• Thanksgiving Feast Thank Yous & Christmas Party Sign-Ups! - LW MEMBERS ONLY
• Toy Drive at the LW Christmas Party
• H20 Christmas Caroling Party - LW MEMBERS ONLY
• Reminder: Living Water Bonfire Party & Coat Drive - LW MEMBERS ONLY
• 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony Date Set
• December Chessnuts
• Fall Party With a Cause 2008
• Tale of the Tempest Cast Thanks Their Supporters
• Spelling Bee Mythbuster #1
• Spelling Bee Mythbuster #2
• Spelling Bee Mythbuster #3
• Spelling Bee Tip of the Week
• Snowflake Ski Club Extends Registration Deadline
• Openings Still Available on TCHSA Falcons Bastketball Teams
• Junior Achievement High School Hero Opportunity
• Junior Statesmen of America Q&A Meeting
• Free Online Spanish Tutoring Lessons

Thank you all for coming and enjoying the Living Water Thanksgiving Feast!  I have only heard wonderful comments about it and appreciate all the "thank you's."

I wanted to stop and give special recognition to our Sunday and Monday set-up crews, the Food Menu crew, the Food Preparation crew (all of you!), the Decorating crew, the Kitchen crew, the Last-minute-cooks crew, the Serving crew, the Craft Room crew, the dish-washing crew, the clean-up crew, those who donated clothing/food/coats, those who helped keep all the children under control, and all those helpers who the group didn't even realize were there working behind the scenes.  Did I miss anyone one?!?

Do you all see how many people it takes to make a LW party a success?

We have a Christmas Party coming up at on December 22nd. If you haven't signed up to help somewhere, anywhere, I encourage you to contact me at gtafam@juno.com.  These parties are a only as good as the people who help make them good.  There are plenty of big and small jobs available!

Please choose to be someone who not only attends our parties, but also helps to make it successful!

Tracy Apple

Nadia Emery is organizing a toy drive for the children (babies to teens) admitted to the Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital in Marlton.  As with last year's donations, this year's new toy donations will be used as Christmas gifts for the children.

New toy donations will be accepted at the Living Water Christmas party on December 22nd.  If you cannot attend and still wish to donate, please email Nadia at kenandnadia@yahoo.com to discuss alternative drop-off arrangements.

Click here for the hospital's wish list.  Please take note that for health safety reasons, the hospital cannot accept stuffed animals or used items of any kind.

To learn more about Weisman Pediatric Rehab Hospital, please visit their website at www.weismanchildrens.com.

We know we said December was a month off…but we just couldn’t resist getting together with the H20 gang!

WHEN:  Monday, December 15th, 6:30p - 8:30pm*

WHERE:  The Young’s residence, 38 Cochise Circle, Medford Lakes

WHAT:  Get in the Christmas spirit with your middle school friends!  Join us in our annual tradition of caroling around our circle delivering homemade breads with tracts to every neighbor. Followed by cookies & cocoa.
               
BRING:

• Flashlights or battery operated candles.
• A plate of your favorite Christmas cookies to share.

NOTE:  Please dress warmly!

RSVP: Robin Young at cochisecr@aol.com.

*In the case of bad weather, caroling will take place on 12/22.

The Living Water Bonfire Party and Coat Drive is still rescheduled for Saturday, November 29th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at the Taschek Farm in Marlton.   Bring a hot covered dish (or soup/stew) to share along with lawn chairs, and any children's or adults coats you would like to donate to a local homeless shelter!  Please contact Irene Taschek at itaschek@comcast.net if your family would like to attend! 

Are you graduating an 8th grader this year?  Congratulations!  Now mark your calendars for Friday evening, June 12th, 2009 at Easton Bible Church!  Parents of grads: our first planning meeting will take place at Borders on Rt. 73 in Marlton on Monday, January 12th.  We will meet in the cafe area at 7:00pm. Come and bring your ideas for organizing a memorable event for the grads and their families.

The next gathering of the Chessnuts Club is on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at the Evesham Township Library.  All chess skill levels are welcome...including those that have never played before!  We'll teach you how!  For more information, contact Tammy Kolo at tlkolo@hotmail.com. 

When: Saturday November 29th

Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Where: The Ryder's Residence, 1662 Rt. 206 S., Southampton (9/10 mile south of Rt. 70 & Rt. 206)

Why: Help support Liberty USO, share/discover your talents and enjoy winter food & chill! 

Details:

• Open Mic (Bring your own equipment - Small venue, piano provided)
• Karaoke (provided)
• $5 donation welcomed for Liberty USO
• Hot soup and drinks provided
• Bring your favorite snack to share
• After The Cause, bonfire with marshmallows

*Feel free to invite your friends for a fun night with a cause!

Please RSVP for planning purposes/or with questions to anunspeakablejoy@yahoo.com or call 609-304-5417 or 609-859-9041.

The Tale of the Tempest Cast and Crew say thank you for your support!  Our leader, Lesa Thibodeaux worked hard, the teen helpers worked hard, and cast gave it there all!  What a fun night!  Thank you for coming to see the show - we hope you had fun, too!

The ENOCH - South Jersey

This is not just another Spelling Bee.  You'll be challenged!  You'll increase your vocabulary!  You'll have fun!

One common misconception about spelling bees that may make you reluctant to participate is that you think you're not allowed to write the word down before you spell it out loud.  Of course you can write it down!  Each participant will be given scrap paper and a pen.  It's so much easier to spell when you can visualize what you're thinking.

There's nothing to be afraid of!  We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, email Jack at jack.august@verizon.net.

The ENOCH - South Jersey

Hello again!

Is your excitement building for the Spelling Bee?  I hope so!

Here's another common misconception about the Spelling Bee: you might think it's too hard to compete with kids that are older than you.  Well, don't fret.  There are winners and prizes for each grade!  So have no fear!

We'll see you there!

For more information contact Jack at jack.august@verizon.net.

The ENOCH - South Jersey

Hi!

For all those attending the spelling bee, don't be fooled into thinking that kids who win spelling bees have to study for three hours a day!  All you have to do is review maybe twice a week, and be sure to know tricky words like homonyms.  For instance, "stationary" and "stationery".  They're pronounced the same way but spelled differently, so be aware of those types of things.

Have a nice week!

For more information contact Jack at jack.august@verizon.net.

The ENOCH - South Jersey

Hello, fellow homeschoolers!

So far you have read several myth-buster emails and have become more acquainted with the format of our upcoming spelling bee.  Now, for the next several weeks you will be peppered with ideas that will hopefully provide a welcome spice to your spelling bee preparations.

The first idea would be to learn to spell new words from the Scripps' list by playing games with your family. An activity such as Boggle, Scrabble or even a simple game of Hangman will raise your level of interaction with the words you're studying and will impress them more firmly on your mind.

Have fun while prepping for the Spelling Bee!

For more information contact Jack at jack.august@verizon.net.

Snowflake Ski Club, skiing Tuesdays at Shawnee Mountain, is extending its registration deadline to Saturday, November 29th.  If you haven't already registered and would like to, contact Ana Williams at williamsville@comcast.net soon!  Click here for registration information.

TCHSA Falcons is a homeschool basketball team with both boys and girls junior varsity and varsity teams which play Christian school teams, a few public schools and other homeschool teams in the area throughout the basketball season.  There are about twenty games scheduled so far.  They started practicing in October but have just enough signed up for each team and are looking for a few more players.  This is a great opportunity to join a competitive homeschool team.  Contact information is below.  If transportation is an issue, there are several parents from areas all over South Jersey that are willing to carpool or help in that regard.  Contact information is below, it isn't too late to join.
 
Tri-County Homeschool Sports Association (TCHSA) is a homeschool athletic organization specifically focused on high school athletic opportunities for homeschooled children. We are located in Southern New Jersey. If you would like information about our organization you can e-mail Ed Howell at tchsafalcons@yahoo.com.

Are you a High School Hero?  Junior Achievement of NJ is offering area homeschoolers an opportunity to teach Kindergarten and 1st Graders at the Hawthorne Elementary School in Willingboro on December 4th from 8:30am to 1:00pm.   If you are interested, you need to attend a brief training session on December 2nd at the Boyajian home in Lumberton.   Please email them ASAP at boyajiancrew@comcast.net, if you can help out.

This community service project will be a terrific chance to get first hand experience with teaching and public speaking.

The detailed information should give you all the information on this Junior Achievement Program…but don’t waste any time in emailing the Boyajians!

Have you heard of JSA (Junior Statesmen of America)?  There is some general information below.  On Friday, December 5th, a veteran JSA Leader is going to address area homeschool high school students and answer their questions.  You do not have to join JSA to come and hear about it.  Snack and beverages will be offered.

Also, there will be an informal debate on whether wiretapping should be permitted by the NSA.  There are many homeschool teens involved with this new chapter - don't miss your chance to see how enlightening and fun this is!  This December 5th event is open to all high school young ladies and men who are homeschooled.  It will be from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at 107 Fostertown Road, Lumberton, NJ.  Contact Peter Boyajian at boyajiancrew@gmail.com for more information.

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Junior Statesmen of America - An Opportunity for High School Students

On high school campuses across the country, there are young men and young women concerned with what is happening around them -- students who are interested in politics and government, foreign affairs, the law, and education. The Junior State of America (JSA) was created by and for these students. Since its inception in 1934, more than 500,000 student members have become active, informed citizens through the Junior State.

What makes JSA so unique is that students organize every aspect of the organization, all the way from the chapter level to state and national administration. Our student leaders, elected by their fellow JSA members, plan and execute all of the conventions, conferences, and political awareness events held by the Junior State.

JSA allows for an exchange of ideas through stimulating student debates, thought talks, problem solving, and a variety of simulations. By participating in these activities, each member gains a more intelligent and informed viewpoint. JSA also provides a wonderful chance to meet and make friends with scores of other bright, involved students who have similar interests. It's an experience that you don't want to miss.

Learn more about Junior Statesmen of America by going to www.JSA.org or email Peter Boyajian at boyajiancrew@gmail.com. 

Spanish Luna, a NJ-based company, is celebrating their first year in business. To say thank you to our NJ homeschool families, we are offering free online tutoring classes until January. To sign up, please email us at contactus@spanishluna.com or visit us at www.SpanishLuna.com/enochnj.html.