HOMESCHOOL
HAPPENINGS
November 2011
Homeschoolers Serving Homeschoolers since 1986
Member Info
Newsletter deadline is the 25th
of each month.
Time to Re-designate MDHSA
You must re-designate a school each year in order for MDHSA to
receive credit. Re-designation starts in September. This year's
Rewards program begins in October and ends March 2012.
Again this year, as in the past a great way to raise money for the
MDHSA organization is to shop!!! Without doing anything more
In This Issue
then we normally do - go grocery shopping - we can raise money
for our home school support group.
All you need to do is go to is go to:
www.giantaplus.com/SchoolDesignationLogin.html_
PAGE 2 Fire Safety
PAGE 3 MDHSA Minutes
PAGE 4 Opportunities
and enter your bonus card number - it will ask you to designate a
school: you will look for Mason Dixon Home school or use Our ID:
02305
That is it - and MDHSA will earn 1% of what you spend at Giant
or Martins.
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Theater
[ Currently, there are only 7 families who have re-designated for
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Calendar
this year].
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INFORMATION
November 2011
Field Trip:
Online Information on Fire Safety
2nd Street Fire House
From Patti Eby
November 21st., 11am
Here is a booklet I found online for fire safety.
We will meet at the 2nd Street (Chambersburg)
Fire Station. 130 N 2nd St, Chambersburg, PA
17201
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/
publications/fa-295-press.pdf
We will be learning fire safety and other safety
education
Geared to Elementary school - but ALL are
There are other choices at this same website:
invited.
Please contact: Kim Travis at [email protected]
or (leave message with name and number
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/applications/
publications/
attending) at 717-375-2662 by November 16th.
Two Educational Opportunities
J-Term SAT Writing Class—online writing
class focusing on SAT essay writing. This is a
four week class. Cost—$50.00
When you click on one of the choices it looks like
you have to add it to a cart. But if you can click on
the Read Online/Download line on PDF and they will
hopefully download for you. I got the top one to
work.
Speech Boot Camp—9-week Spring semester
class in Shippensburg. Beginning February
2012. Cost $70.00 Grades 6-12
Contact—Wanda Johnson #530-8796 or
[email protected]
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MINUTES
Mason Dixon Homeschoolers Business Meeting Minutes
November
2011
October 8, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at Living Faith Chapel. MDHSA Chairman Steve Appenzellar opened the
meeting with prayer and then introduced the new executive committee members. The minutes from the February 22,
2011 meeting were read by MDHSA Secretary Valerie Eby. A motion was made to accept the minutes as presented;
the motion was seconded and passed.
Mary Hudzinski presented the financial reports for MDHSA on behalf of Treasurer Anita Powell. She advised
members that the Form 990 tax return is on file at the MDHSA office and available for public inspection. The total
income for MDHSA for the fiscal year 9/1/10 through 8/31/11 was $29,046.33. Total expenses were $25,324.87,
giving a net income of $3,721.46. Mary reviewed the breakdown of the individual accounts, including the Diploma
Program and the respective co-ops. A motion was made to accept the financial reports as read; the motion was
seconded and passed.
Valerie Eby presented the Box Tops report. The amount listed as the field trip account in the financial reports
actually represents the field trip, beneficent, and resource center funds. Current submissions will generate an
income of $310 for this year. The field trip fund will receive $155, while both the beneficent and resource center
funds will receive $77.50.
MDHSA Administrator Barb Snider presented the administrative report. Last year MDHSA had 136 member
families; the current membership for this year is 122. To date, 162 diplomas have been issued for this year, although
it is estimated that 200 will be issued by the end of the year. The proposed unit study day program failed due to
lack of participation. Barb reported that she has relied more on the secretary and development chairperson so that
she can use her hours more efficiently. Barb also reported that MDHSA members are not using either Good Search
or Giant A fundraisers very much. T-shirts and sweatshirts are another fundraiser that Barb organizes in the fall
and spring. It was suggested that samples for people to view be sent to the co-ops. Kim Travis volunteered to upload
photos of the shirts onto the co-op Facebook page. Both co-op south and co-op north have started Facebook pages.
Under new business, the fiscal year budget was presented by Mary Hudzinksi on behalf of Treasurer Anita Powell.
The administrative salary has been increased by $800 in order to provide more needed man hours for the diploma
program. Bank service fees have increased; therefore, options to reduce our costs and maximize our earnings are
being looked at. Changes have been made to reduce our DSL fees by $20/month. In addition, MDHSA has found a
business that will print our diplomas at a lower cost. A motion to accept the proposed budget was made; the motion
was seconded and passed.
Continued on next page
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MINUTES CONTINUED
November 2011
Continued from previous page
Minutes—October 8, 2011
Development Chairperson Kim Travis reported on the proposed year book project that will benefit all of
MDHSA’s member families. She envisions that it will include pictures of co-op activities, field trips, MDHSA
events, etc. She is currently looking for people from each of the co-op who would volunteer to be responsible
for their respective co-op’s pictures. Kim Travis also reported that Broadfording Church of the Brethren in
Cearfoss has offered their facility to MDHSA at no cost for a gym time. Since no one volunteered to
coordinate a program, Kim has found an individual who is willing to run 4-week gym sessions for a small fee. Kim
additionally reported that the MDHSA Formal is scheduled for Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Kauffman
Community Center. Missy Routzahn and Michelle Martin are planning the formal. There will be separate fees
for MDHSA members and non-members. A dessert bar is tentatively planned. Teens must be 14 by June 30 in
order to attend. Kim also expressed a desire for members to contact her with ideas on how best to serve
MDHSA and its members.
Barb Snider advised that the next business meeting will be in March. Steve Appenzellar indicated that he and
Barb will be visiting the different co-ops to meet people and become more familiar with the families.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made; the motion was seconded and passed. Steve Appenzellar closed the
meeting in prayer at 7:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Eby, MDHSA Secretary
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THEATER INFORMATION
November 2011
FREE
EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Tuesday, November 8 10:00 AM
(one hour show)
“The Majestic Theater’s school performance on
November 8th is made possible in part by a gift from The M.C. Jones Fund and The Donald &
Mildred Hershey Fund at the Adams County
Community Foundation
For reservations (required) contact:
Judy Marti, Arts in Education Coordinator
Adams County Arts Council
Phone: 717-334-5006 [email protected]
At the time the Lincoln-Douglas debates took place, Abraham Lincoln was an ambitious, passionate and virtually
unknown candidate in the Republican Party. The Rivalry Education Performance is a unique opportunity for students to participate in one of history’s most infamous political debates, meeting Lincoln in the early stages of his
political career, well before he matured into the measured, stoic 16th President of our nation, and to gain insight
into Lincoln’s guiding principles through readings from America’s most important governing documents.
The performance aligns with 8th and 11th grade history standards.
“Hosted” by Adele Douglas, the performance begins with an introduction of Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, setting
the history and scene of the debates. Throughout the presentation, Adele also contrasts 19th century debates
with contemporary debate tactics highlighting major shifts in how candidates position themselves in a public
forum. Stu-dents will be asked to participate as “crowd members”. As the program progresses, Adele will also
describe some little known personal attributes about Lincoln, such as his love of practical jokes and storytelling.
Reading the beginning of the Declaration of Independence with a focus on the phrase "All men are created
equal..." Adele introduces Lincoln's value system. Lincoln discusses his concerns with the “3/5 compromise”, as it
states that all men are not created equal. Adele summarizes why the 3/5 compromise passed into law.
Adele then introduces the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln highlights the value system of the Emancipation
Proclamation while Douglas debates the logistical challenges with ending slavery ultimately arguing that states
should have the right to decide for themselves. The performance concludes with Lincoln reciting excerpts from
his 1865 inaugural address – showing the audience how and where he intended to take America.
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INFORMATION
November 2011
Homeschool Bowling
Where: Lincoln Lanes (Route 30, Chambersburg,
PA)
When: Every Wednesday at 1:30 (beginning
September 14th)
Fee: $5 (includes 2 games, shoes and coaching)
Study Abroad!
The US State Department is offering scholarships
to qualified high school students ages 15-18 to study
in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, OMan, Thailand, and
Turkey for a full academic year. There are also
scholarships to study for the first semester of the
2012-2013 academic year in Mali.
There is *no* language requirement.
Eligibility is:
We will provide a mini newsletter for the month
of January 2012. This newsletter will be
available to announce field trips and activities.
If none are submitted there will not be a
January newsletter. The deadline for
submission to the newsletter editor will be
December 28th. Please make submissions to
[email protected] or
[email protected].
Currently in high school (home educated students
are eligible)
15-18 years of age at the time of the application
US citizens
Deadline for applications is January 11, 2012.
Please contact Mary Hudzinski (blufroghollow @
pa.net or 717-762-3357) for more information.
Just a reminder
The MDHSA Membership Directory and
Handbook can befound on the website. The
MDHSA-pa.org under the members only
(password protected )section
A personal note: one of my daughters spent a year as
an exchange student and it was a terrific learning
experience for her. There were certainly some
difficulties but the rewards are tremendous.
Mary Hudzinski
The Directory will be updated once a month
by the MDSHA secretary, Valerie Eby.
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Mason Dixon Homeschoolers Association
Newsletter Editor—Wanda Johnson
32 West Main St. #5
Waynesboro, PA 17268
MDHSA Administrative Office
Hours of phone/office availability are flexible daytime hours
Mon.-Fri. Administrator is usually in the office on Mon. and/or
Thurs this is subject to change without notice—call ahead) The
office is staffed part-time by the administrator and volunteers .
MDHSA Office: 32 West Main St., #5, Waynesboro, PA 17268
749-5767
Website:
www.mdhsa-pa.org
Diploma program:
[email protected]
Administrator & MDHSA Office:
[email protected]
Checked by the administrator and volunteers.
[email protected]
For Member Use Only, Confidential E-mail for Barb Snider
Chairman
Steve Appenzellar [email protected]
(717) 261-1771
Development Chairperson
Kim Travis [email protected]
(717) 375-2662
Secretary
Valerie Eby [email protected]
(717) 593-9650
Treasurer
Anita Powell
[email protected] (207) 850-1134
Administrator
Barbara Snider [email protected]
(717) 749-5767
Activities Coordinator
Virginia Baker [email protected] (717) 530-1446
Five Forks BIC Facilities Coordinator
Jana Hege [email protected]
(717) 749-0474
MDHSA CoCo-Op Committees
CoCo-Op North Committee
Susan Montano [email protected]
(717) 420-0675
Cheryl Martin [email protected]
(717) 532-9643
Ruth Ebersole [email protected] (717) 352-4007
Treasurer
Julie Wirth [email protected]
(717) 267-1833
CoCo-Op South Committee
Vicki Eshe
(717)655-5351
Merri Tabor
[email protected]
(717) 765-8041
Kim Travis
[email protected]
(717) 375-2662
Tammy Gift
[email protected]
(717) 794-5043
Melinda Hollingshead
[email protected]
(717) 762-4333
Treasurer
Barb Ward [email protected]
(301) 824-3512
CoCo-Op West
Robin Appenzellar [email protected]
(717) 261-1771
Denise Rine [email protected]
(717) 294-3610
Teresa Sollenberger [email protected]
(717) 369-2574
Sarah Eshleman [email protected] (717) 328-5984
Deloris Elliott
(717) 987-3985
Office Building Coordinator
Pam Heavner
[email protected]
(717) 387-5612
To join the MDHSA Announcement Group visit:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MdhsaAnnouncements/
To join the MDHSA Discussion Group visit:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MdhsaDiscussionGroup/
5/26/10
5/26/10
MDHSA CO-OP South
Parent Registration Form — Five Forks BIC, Five Forks, PA
By completing and returning this form, you are making a commitment to participate in Co-Op South and are agreeing to abide
by the spirit of the doctrinal statement of MDHSA. In order for a family to participate at Co-Op, your MDHSA membership must
be current* and at least one parent must register to teach or co-teach a class. First time attendees are only required to assist in
classes.
*MDHSA Membership forms and fees should be mailed to MDHSA Membership, 32 W Main Street, #5, Waynesboro, Pa
17268. For more information on MDHSA Membership, contact Barb Snider at [email protected], or call 717-749-5767. The
membership form and doctrinal statement are also available at the MDHSA website: www.mdhsa-pa.org.
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Co-Op Registration forms and fees must be returned by November 15 for Spring semester. You must register for
each 15 week semester separately. Each weekly session runs from 9:15 am until 12:30 pm. Class choices are offered for
three periods for Pre-School, Kindergarten, 6-8’s, 9-11’s, 12 and up. Class choices are offered for two 1.5 hour periods for
junior/senior levels. There is also a nursery for infants and toddlers. This co-op session will run from January 17th through May
1st, with no class on April 3rd.
Class Choices for all classes will be mailed out once the courses have been compiled based on the information collected from
the Parent Registration forms. PLEASE NOTE: Our scheduling has changed—registration is due sooner so that the committee
can get the class choice packets back to you sooner.
PARENT INFORMATION
Parent’s Name:__________________________________________________________Phone:_________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________________ Do you prefer
e-mail or mail for updates.
To help us plan ahead, please list the names and ages of ALL children (including infants and daycare children) that you will be
bringing to co-op. Please circle the level of co-op courses chosen for each child.
_________________________ Elem. Jr./Sr.
Name/Age
_______________________ Elem. Jr./Sr.
Name/Age
_________________________ Elem. Jr./Sr.
Name/Age
_______________________ Elem. Jr./Sr.
Name/Age
_________________________ Elem. Jr./Sr.
Name/Age
________________________ Elem. Jr./Sr.
Name/Age
_________________________ Elem. Jr./Sr.
Name/Age
________________________ Elem. Jr./Sr.
Name/Age
Registration fees per family
Post marked before
November 15 th
Post marked after Dec
November 16th
All co-ops Elem and Jr.Sr
High
$50
$70
Is this your first semster at Co-op?
Did you included your co-op registration fee?
Yes
Is your MDHSA membership current for this school year?
Yes
No registration accepted
after
December 14th
No
No
Yes
No
Please send this form along with your check made out to MDHSA Co-Op South to: BARBARA WARD, Treasurer, 14134 Windy
Haven Road, Smithsburg, MD 21783. Contact Barbara at (301) 824-3512 or [email protected] if financial difficulties interfere
with paying the registration fee.
ELEMENTARY CLASSES ONLY
Please indicate below the class you are committing to teach/co-teach. For your second class period, you are
required to help in another class, but please indicate what age and/or type of class you would like to be assigned. If you
have attended at least one semester of Co-Op, we ask that you teach/co-teach a class so that we have enough
classes to offer to students. Co-teaching is defined as two teachers working together to teach a class. If you need an
idea for a class or have any questions, please contact a Co-Op committee member.
If this is your first time attending Co-Op, you are not required to teach a class, however you will be asked to be a
helper in 2 classes. Please make note as to any areas of interest that you would like us to consider in placing you. For
example, please note any age preference as well as class type that interest you (i.e., language, math, social studies,
science, arts, gym).
Please write your class description so it can be used in the Student Registration Form.
JR./SR. HIGH CLASSES ONLY
We are asking that you commit to teach or help with one class when joining this part of the co-op. This can be a class of
any age level, including elementary classes. If you choose to teach a Jr./Sr. high course please contact a committee
member ASAP.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________
CLASS #1
ELEMENTARY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
Your Name: _______________________________________ is committing to teach/co-teach (circle one)
Co-Teacher or Helper requested: (only 2 teachers for a co-teaching class): _________________________________
Class Title :_____________________________________________ Course Description:___________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_
Age range (circle)
Nursery 3-5 years
6-8 yrs
9-11 yrs 12+
Jr./Sr
.
Fee (if any) __________________ All fees must be listed here in order to provide parents with accurate information.
Minimum Number of students: ___________ Maximum Number of students:___________ (15 unless otherwise stated)
Special Requirements: _____________________________________________________________________
Reading/Writing Required: (circle) Yes or No
Period Preference: (circle) 1st 2nd 3
rd
Quizzes/Tests given: (circle) Yes or No
CLASS #2 (for helping)
Age range (circle)
Nursery
3-5 yrs
6-8 yrs
9-11 yrs
12+
Jr./Sr.
Area of interest
____________________________________________________________________________________
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Barb Ward, Treasurer (301) 824-3512 [email protected], Tammy Gift (717) 794-5043 [email protected], Kim Travis (717) 375-2662
[email protected], Vicki Esche, Mindy Holinghead and Jana Hege
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
COMMITTEE USE ONLY: Verify MDSHA membership ________ Post Mark date: _________ Payment amount: ________ Payment Type: _________