This is on the news right now. There was a carbon monoxide emergency (highest readings the emergency people have EVER detected) at Finch Elementary school. Most parents found out about it because they noticed helicopters in the neighborhood and walked or drove to the school. Some kids and teachers were taken to the hospital, the rest were bus on a but and taken to Brown Middle school.
Parents were told on the news that they could come and get their kids if they want, but now parents
Homeschool hostile college?
I'm not naming names since my daughter's application is still in processing, but I think we are dealing with a homeschool hostile college.
We know what homeschool friendly looks like because of my son's experiences where he was immediately accepted to several colleges, with only one giving push-back. My daughter has also heard back from 2 colleges as I keep mentioning;)
She has withdrawn one application, and is letting one more go through for giggles and grins. But this
We know what homeschool friendly looks like because of my son's experiences where he was immediately accepted to several colleges, with only one giving push-back. My daughter has also heard back from 2 colleges as I keep mentioning;)
She has withdrawn one application, and is letting one more go through for giggles and grins. But this
Daughter finally excited about college
While she has gone through all the motions of applying to colleges with great results, she has yet to show any real passion about going to college. She only wants to go... one might say, to get away from parental micromanagement. (Trying to not take it personally.)
In an effort to help her find a college that would put a smile on her face, I started talking about colleges in NY. That makes her really happy, but once again, since she is so young, it has been agreed that NY isn't going to happen right away. Then came the magical words. Grad School.
In an effort to help her find a college that would put a smile on her face, I started talking about colleges in NY. That makes her really happy, but once again, since she is so young, it has been agreed that NY isn't going to happen right away. Then came the magical words. Grad School.
Is looking forward to the empty nest so wrong?
I have been raising kids for 18 years. I have been homeschooling for 10. It is almost over because my youngest is finishing early with college acceptance letters in hand. Time for the happy-dance, right? Wrong.
People, other homeschoolers, and also some family members are trying to get me to reconsider LETTING my child go to college at 17 (summer birthday). Apparently they don't know her like they think they do. Just like myself, no one LETS her do anything. She bulldozes through life, leaving accomplishments and her wake and woe to anyone who tries to stop her. I certainly know better. So
People, other homeschoolers, and also some family members are trying to get me to reconsider LETTING my child go to college at 17 (summer birthday). Apparently they don't know her like they think they do. Just like myself, no one LETS her do anything. She bulldozes through life, leaving accomplishments and her wake and woe to anyone who tries to stop her. I certainly know better. So
Last Christmas Chorus Concert
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| Photo generously provided by another parent |
They started out with sacred music, much of which was performed last month at competition, and as they evening progressed, the music got more jolly, and ended on a positively hilarious note. And after all was said and done, a few kids got back on the stage and performed "fruitcake", a song they had done in previous years but was not on their program this year.
Here's a list of some of the songs, just to give you an idea of the depth and breadth of the concert:
Bethlehem Procession
Thanks Giving Prayer
Silver Swan
Gloria
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Dance at the Manger
Tollite Hostias
Feliz Navidad
All I Want for Christmas is You
O Little Town of Hackensack
Good King Kong Looked Out
Jing-a-ling
There were 29 songs in all, and one dance, from 7 Choirs and Ensembles 4 of which my daughter is in. I asked how she learned all those songs as I was astounded... Her answer... I don't. I get familiar with them, then I read them as I sing.
Ohhhh... is that the reason for the binders!
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Carnival of Homeschooling: No two are alike
Whenever I host a Carnival of Homeschooling, I read the posts as they come in and try to see how they may tie in together- to see if a theme may emerge. This time I found less similarities than in previous issues. To me, this shows how homeschooling has evolved since I began 10 long years ago. Back then, every homeschooler I met was an Evangelical Christian, and homeschooling mostly for religious reasons. This made me stand out because while I am Christian, I wouldn't call myself Evangelical, and I was homeschooling out of what I felt was necessity.
Personally, I find comfort in the diversity that has evolved in the homeschooling community, and would like to celebrate in this edition of The Carnival of Homeschooling.
Peeking in: If you were to peek into the houses of several homeschoolers, you would find some busy at school. You would find others laid back. Others still would seem to be in a state of complete Chaos. The following posts
Personally, I find comfort in the diversity that has evolved in the homeschooling community, and would like to celebrate in this edition of The Carnival of Homeschooling.
Peeking in: If you were to peek into the houses of several homeschoolers, you would find some busy at school. You would find others laid back. Others still would seem to be in a state of complete Chaos. The following posts
Upcoming Carnival of homeschooling
I am hosting the Carnival of Homeschooling this coming week (Tuesday) and would love submissions from my readers and favorite homeschool bloggers.
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12 grade year of homeschooling, Finishing Strong
We are almost done with my college prep series. There will still be a video on completing the transcript. Stay tuned... meanwhile, ...
