It's that time of year again - time to show everyone that LWHE has TALENT! 

Last year's show was a smashing success.  I was so happy to see the amazing talents of our homeschooled students.

Please reply to Angie at taylorseven@verizon.net if you would like to participate.  ALL acts MUST be prescreened for both time and content.  This will take place at Easton on March 19th.  Once you sign up, you will receive an e-mail with the exact time of your child's screening.  (We try to accommodate everyone, so please let us know of any scheduling conflicts you may have.)
There is a maximum number of performances in the time we are allowed so sign up TODAY!

TALENT SHOW DETAILS:

Mark your calendars now! Living Water Home Educators Drama Club presents "The Spectacle"!

PLACE:    The Enterprise Center at BCC
DATE:    Saturday, May 12th at 5:00 PM
COST:    Tickets only $3.00 each

Creekside Valley Christian School is about to put on their annual spring show.  Written, cast, and directed by the senior class, and led by their class advisor.  Excitement, song and talent mixed with pride, greed, and jealousy.  Watch what unfolds as the kids work through their issues with help from the school counselor and his sweet but inept intern.

Registration for the 2012 Homeschool Softball League has begun!  Click here to download the registration form and to get all of the details!

Mark your calendars, it's time for Striders Track & Field!!

My name is Mike Ricci, one of the Mt. Laurel Strider Coaches. This spring the Striders will be entering our 23rd year here in Mt. Laurel. The Striders are a Youth Track, Road Racing and Cross-country team. The club is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 14 years of age.

We are a private organization which allows us to have certain luxuries that Rec-council or Township clubs do not have. One being we accept children from all-over; you do not have to be a Mt. Laurel Resident to join our team. The Striders belong to AAU, USATF and the SJTFA, the last pertaining to the upcoming track season.

PLACE: Courts on Willow Turn, Mt. Laurel, NJ
DATE: Tuesdays starting April 10th
TIME: 1pm for ages 5-10; 2pm for ages 10 through adults
COST: $5 per lesson, pay as you go

YAY! It's almost time. We have a couple of weeks left of indoor tennis and then we will be back outside.  Come join us!  For any questions, contact Jacqui Zollner at wmjz@earthlink.net.

The First Tee of Philadelphia will be having homeschool golf classes this Spring at Walnut Lane Golf Club.  Classes will run for 8 weeks starting on Tuesday, April 3rd from 11:00 to 12:30.  This class is designed for all playing levels, where students will experience some of each level.  The class will not be level specific.  Please this information on to anyone interested.  Thanks, and we look forward to a great Spring!!

David Zimmaro, PGA
PGA Professional
Program Director
The First Tee Philadelphia
Walnut Lane Golf Club
215-508-4135
dzimmaro@walnutlanegolf.com

Hello,

My 4-H group  (The Active Citizenship Club) and I are restarting what was once the Tri-County Field Day. I know many of you used to come and were involved.

Our date is set for May 5th. I just wanted to make sure there is still a general interest, and to see if any of you would be interested in volunteering.

Once again, It will be May 5th, most likely from 8-12 in the morning. Other details are still being ironed out.

So, those of you who are interested in coming or would like to volunteer, if you could email me at abereuther96@gmail.com

I would appreciate it.

Thank you!
Abe Reuther

Summer will be here before you know it!  Harvey Cedars Bible Conference on Long Beach Island offers two different weeks exclusively for homeschoolers.  The speakers are encouraging, there are morning classes for the kids, great food, and afternoons at the beach—all for a very affordable price. For more information, download their brochure: www.hcbible.org/Portals/0/PDFs/hc_summer12_brchr.pdf

Plans are already underway for an exciting Arts Camp 2012 - which for the first time will include a Full Length production! This summer's show will be ANNIE. Check out TAC website for all the exciting details, registration, and audition information - as well as photos from past shows: http://artscamp.webs.com/

The Garden State Homeschool High School Graduation (a LWHE event) will be held:

PLACE: Columbus Baptist Church
DATE: Saturday, June 2nd, 2012

Do you have a 12th grader?  Join us for this exciting day – you’ve earned it, Mom!  Email Ro Laberee at gardenstatehomeschoolgraduation@verizon.net for details.

The SJ Homeschool Choir under the direction of Mrs. Renee Bussey will resume for the spring semester on Tuesday, February 7th! New members are welcome, and it is not too late to register.

Students will enjoy 15 weeks of vocal training followed by a concert on May 22nd.

TIME: Tuesday Evenings 6:00 - 8:30pm
PLACE: Wiley Church, 99 Main Street, Marlton, NJ
COST: $100 per student, $50 for siblings, not more than $200 per family

DETAILS: For further information, check out our website!  http://southjerseyhomeschoolchoir.webs.com/

Fellowship Alliance Chapel in Medford is excited to announce that registration for our third season of UPWARD Flag Football and Cheerleading is now open!

• FLAG FOOTBALL for boys and girls in grades K-8th.
• CHEERLEADING for girls in grades K-5th.

Boys and girls learn basic skills and Christ-like character, and every child plays every week! The season runs from mid-March through the end of June. There is an end-of-season banquet on June 22nd. There is one practice per week and games are held on Saturday mornings or early afternoons.

If you  have an 8th grader and plan to participate in the LWHE 8th Grade Graduation please be sure to get onto the Yahoo Loop for this event very, very soon.   Time is running out!   If you don't indicate interest by joining the loop, we won't know that you hope to participate and you might miss out.  Email Ro Laberee at labereeland@verizon.net or just join the loop by emailing LWHE8thgraders2012-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

You are cordially invited to participate in the Garden State Homeschool High School Graduation brought to you by LWHE, Inc., a non-profit NJ corporation.

This high school graduation will be offered annually by LWHE.

Date: June 2, 2012
Place: Columbus Baptist Church, 24260 West Main Street Columbus, NJ 08022
Cost: $60 per student (approx)

To participate please email GardenState2012SeniorGrads@verizon.net by March 1, 2012.  We hope you join the fun!

General Info:
This graduation is a turnkey event.   Help will be needed with set-up, break-down and clean-up of the church and attendance at 2 meetings is required.  That's it!  It will be an overtly Christian ceremony but open to all.  After the graduation ceremony families are welcome to come together for a meal at Mastoris. http://mastoris.com/

Next Meeting: January 19th, 7pm, at Labereeland!

If you have an 8th grader and want to celebrate the end of their middle school years (and the beginning of those high school years!) then jump in on the LWHE 8th Grade Graduation. There are already over 30 grads!!

This promises to be a heart-warming evening. There will be the traditional rose/diploma exchange, a powerpoint presentation featuring photos of your grad, wonderful music and refreshments afterward, too!

The date: Friday night, June 8th, 2012

To jump in (better do it fast!) contact Loretta Ash at syndram@verizon.net or Ro Laberee at labereeland@verizon.net.

LWHE is running its first 12th Grade Graduation. The Garden State Homeschool High School Graduation will take place on June 2nd at Columbus Baptist Church. Do you have a high school student who is graduating this year?

Don’t miss a chance to see them in cap and gown, walking down the aisle, ready for the world now! Mom and Dad...you have earned this special day, so don’t delay!  Contact info: Gardenstatehomeschoolgraduation@verizon.net.

To our Homeschool community:
 
Since September, many homeschooling teens and some parents have been enjoying a wonderful art history program at the Penn Museum, which started with prehistoric art and will conclude in January with the art of China and the Islamic world. 

Beginning on January 26, 2012, this program will shift to Thursdays at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, picking up where our collection starts (with Medieval Art).  You are welcome to join us for the remainder of these sessions, even if you did not participate in the first 7 sessions at the Penn Museum.
 
Please see the information below regarding program specifics and registration.  We hope to see you here at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for this series!
 

For this coming year, Six Flags has changed their program for home schools. They are now registering individual home schools only, so you will need to go directly to their website and sign up. The directions are easy, and available on the site. When your student has completed their six hours, just finish the log in information to receive your tickets for Six Flags which are good from mid-June to early August. Any questions you can contact Six Flags via their website contact information.

Happy Reading!

http://readtosucceed.discoveryeducation.com/homeschool.cfm

LIVING WATER HOME EDUCATORS DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS:

FAITH 101 : LIVE OUT LOUD
an original screenplay

Welcome to the town of Meadowville, USA.  Come and see what happens when a group of friends is challenged by their Sunday school teacher to live out their faith.  Join us for all the ups, downs and unexpected twists as they endeavor to live for God and share their faith with others.  An original screenplay filled with comedy, drama, and song! 

WHO:    A cast of 18 homeschooled students

WHEN:    Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 at 5:00 PM

WHERE:    BCC (Mount Laurel Campus)

Admission: $3 per person

Any questions contact Rebecca Minnix - jeanbeca@comcast.net ~ or ~ Tricia Weiss - tricia.weiss@gmail.com

Hello, friends,
 
The committee of moms organizing the 8th grade graduation for this year have started their labor of love and preparations are underway for an awesome graduation ceremony this year!
 
There is a cutoff date for participating in this ceremony.  That cutoff date is February 1, 2012.  If you would like your 8th grade student to be part of this memorable event, please get onto the LWHE 8th Grade Grad 2012 yahoo group!   Here is the email:  LWHE8thgraders2012-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
If this does not work, just email me directly and I will get an invite sent to you from the yahoo group.
 
The next meeting will be held in early January 2012, but you will find all of the details you need on the 2012 8th grade grad loop.
 
Remember the deadline is February 1, 2012 - pass it along!
 
Thank you!
Ro Laberee
labereeland@verizon.net