Don't forget the Spring Cleaning Sale from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine-- you'll be so inspired as you leaf through each issue, and all the free gifts are so much fun!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
New Blog Address
I finally have a spot of my own for a blog, so I will most likely be writing more of my literary posts at www.Janice-Campbell.com. I will keep this blog for news, special events, sales, and other good stuff.
Don't forget the Spring Cleaning Sale from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine-- you'll be so inspired as you leaf through each issue, and all the free gifts are so much fun!
Don't forget the Spring Cleaning Sale from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine-- you'll be so inspired as you leaf through each issue, and all the free gifts are so much fun!
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Eclipse Tonight!
Sky watchers from many nations will be able to see a partial to full eclipse of the moon tonight. It will occur near moonrise, so be sure to be looking heavenward!
You can read all about it at the Classical Astonomy blog, and if you visit the Classical Astronomy website (very nicely designed, btw) and sign up for their free update, you'll be ready for all sorts of astronomical learning.
You can read all about it at the Classical Astonomy blog, and if you visit the Classical Astronomy website (very nicely designed, btw) and sign up for their free update, you'll be ready for all sorts of astronomical learning.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
German Homeschooler Update & Old Schoolhouse Sale
Two things today-
First, a brief update on Melissa Busekros, the German teen who was forcibly removed from her family's home and incarcerated in a psyciatric institution. According to HSLDA, the situation has worsened, and Melissa has been removed to foster care. The government has suggested that if the Busekros family gives up custody of their other five children, the situation might be resolved. Needless to say, that is not an option.
For now, HSLDA suggests writing to the German Embassy and the Minister of Bavaria to protest this violation of the family. You may read more about this, and find their addresses in the HSLDA e-lert archive at: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2007/02/20070222140156.asp
This particular e-lert also provides an address to which you could send encouraging cards and letters to the Busekros family. Most German people speak at least a little English, so please don't let the language barrier stop you from being a blessing.
In connection with this, the current edition of Homeschool Enrichment magazine has a very well researched article on homeschool conditions in Germany. It's well worth reading as a cautionary tale. It could happen anywhere!
Finally, one of my very favorite magzines, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, is having a major subscription sale with a bunch of freebies added to an already discounted subscription. I always find good things to read in TOS-- it's a great resource that I recommend often.
First, a brief update on Melissa Busekros, the German teen who was forcibly removed from her family's home and incarcerated in a psyciatric institution. According to HSLDA, the situation has worsened, and Melissa has been removed to foster care. The government has suggested that if the Busekros family gives up custody of their other five children, the situation might be resolved. Needless to say, that is not an option.
For now, HSLDA suggests writing to the German Embassy and the Minister of Bavaria to protest this violation of the family. You may read more about this, and find their addresses in the HSLDA e-lert archive at: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2007/02/20070222140156.asp
This particular e-lert also provides an address to which you could send encouraging cards and letters to the Busekros family. Most German people speak at least a little English, so please don't let the language barrier stop you from being a blessing.
In connection with this, the current edition of Homeschool Enrichment magazine has a very well researched article on homeschool conditions in Germany. It's well worth reading as a cautionary tale. It could happen anywhere!
Finally, one of my very favorite magzines, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, is having a major subscription sale with a bunch of freebies added to an already discounted subscription. I always find good things to read in TOS-- it's a great resource that I recommend often.
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