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It’s Black Friday in July, and all Homeschool New York families get EPP (Education Purchase Program) exclusive Early Access to limited-quantity deals with DELL Technologies beginning June 30th! Access deals on your member page: www.dell.com/epp/HomeschoolNewYork-NYSLEAH EARLY ACCESS is 6/30 – 7/6 and deals are live through 7/17 XPS 15 Laptop – Save $650 Alienware x15 – Save $750 Inspiron 27 7000 All-In-One – Save $350 As a reminder, you can always save on electronics and accessories with your Education Discount. Click on the accessories “exclusive 10% off coupon” box on your page to access your savings.

We hope the end of your school year is concluding successfully. By this time of the year, you are likely doing one or more of the following: Trying to cover just a few more pages or a couple more chapters Preparing a portfolio and getting ready for your evaluation interview Participating in end of year programs Contemplating summer plans Planning for the next school year This is also a time to reflect on what worked well in the past year and what needs to be adjusted for the next one. I am doing the same with Lightlabetc.com and with the science classes I taught in 2021-2022. Besides having the pleasure of teaching Physics for the third year at Claritas Classical Academy, I was able to delve deeply into Astronomy, Color Theory, and Climate Change. This happened through a series of invitations from different Christian institutions that wanted me to offer their students more STEM education. There were also some Lightlab engagements at a couple of churches and workshops at the MASSHOPE 2022. While the Lightlab workshops went well due to many years of practice, the recent STEM curricula need some editing and testing before I distribute them to a wider audience. It will be worth persevering for the sake of the new generation, and I thank the Lord for His faithfulness so far. It was definitely a joy to teach these subjects while freely sharing about God as Creator and Redeemer. It was also an encouragement for the students to […]

There’s a path — or maybe even a few paths — that are right for you at Villa. Schedule an individual visit to campus and meet one-on-one with an admissions representative, take a tour, and get a feel for what life is like as a Villa Viking. Learn about our 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, our diverse mix of 18+ degree programs, unmatched level of student support, and growing athletics teams. Start with your program of study: animation, community health, computer software development, digital filmmaking, game design, motion design, music industry, PTA and more. You’ll visit your classrooms, state-of-the-art computer labs and recording studio, and all the spaces where you’ll be learning and working on projects. Whatever program you choose, you’ll be supported by a robust network of student services focused on helping you succeed, which is why you should make your next stop to our Student Success Center. Here, you can meet your future academic advisor and the rest of the team that will help you meet your academic, social, and professional goals. Our dining hall will be completely renovated by the start of the Fall 2022 Semester to better meet our student needs! This is where you’ll spend campus hours enjoying student life events that feature giveaways, social activities and much more. This spot also doubles as a great place for clubs to meet, students to socialize and the entire College community to grab a bite to eat between classes. Before you go, head on down to the athletic center, […]

Author: Susan August Published in: ENOCH of NJ Newsletter Published on: Oct. 1, 2007 Even though we’ve been homeschooling for many years now, I have yet to write out my “philosophy of education.” Every homeschool magazine recommends that each family should write down very specific goals before beginning their homeschool journey. I have to admit that the task seems overwhelming to me. I tend to be a very methodical person and have used this as my excuse to procrastinate on the issue of written goals. I figured that if I just followed a chosen curriculum, it would probably take us where I wanted to go. As my son Jack gets older, however, I’m beginning to realize that there are much broader goals to be reached. These goals are way beyond the scope of any curriculum that is currently available. When I picture Jack as an adult, it helps me know what direction I want to head in, in order to equip him for manhood. Besides equipping him academically, there are countless principles I want to instill in him. Following are some examples that come to mind. As adults, we’ve all faced circumstances that have stretched us beyond what we thought we could handle. I want Jack to learn to welcome challenges rather than avoid them. How can I teach him this? How did I handle the first ten weeks of the school year when our curriculum covered simple machines, electricity and the internal combustion engine? Although I felt completely out of […]

Buffalo Urban Mission Partnership (BUMP) provides a uniquely immersive 1-year program for young adults, equipping, training, and launching them into lifelong Kingdom work. BUMP welcomes young adults who are discerning how to be meaningfully engaged in the world and utilizes their strength and passion to serve at a local non-profit, development organization, or congregation. SERVE in Buffalo through paid ministry placements and additional volunteer hours. TRAIN in ministry through weekly classes, church participation, mentoring, and retreats. LIVE in community at the Rectory with other young adults serving/working in Buffalo. BUMP seeks young adults in their 20s who desire to develop spiritually, personally, and professionally as servant leaders within God’s redemptive mission to the whole world.  Ideally, candidates will have at least a two-year college degree, but this isn’t mandatory.  Members will live in community with other young adults throughout their BUMP service.  We welcome a diverse range of individuals, candidates from Western New York as well as candidates who are willing to relocate and immerse themselves in Buffalo.  BUMP serves as a critical year of discernment, helping graduates move into a life and ministry that is more fully aligned with their unique and God-given purpose. Apply Today!

My Father’s World started with a missionary vision: the desire to see God’s Word translated into the heart languages of every people group on earth. David and Marie Hazell recognized the profound need for financing these projects while serving as Bible translators in and around the Siberian region of Russia. Today, My Father’s World continues to hold true to this mission by contributing a minimum of 50% of our annual profits to Bible translation and related projects through our complete Christian homeschool curriculum for preschool through high school. My Father’s World Christian homeschool curriculum combines the best of Charlotte Mason’s ideas, Hebraic classical education, and unit studies with a biblical worldview and global focus. We have worked hard to make homeschooling as easy as possible with our God-centric curriculum mirroring the Greco-Roman classical approach of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Whether homeschooling one child or multiple children, My Father’s World offers a learning experience which unites and engages the entire family. My Father’s World is dedicated to raising up generations of families who see the world through God’s eyes and live according to that knowledge. Our curriculum is uniquely designed to bring God’s Word and academic excellence together in your homeschool journey in a practical and affordable way. Visit MFWBooks.com today to see for yourself the life-transforming academic excellence offered in every curriculum package. While there, you can request a catalog, schedule a free consultation callback, or chat live with one of our knowledgeable representatives.

Hello, Friends! This is such a fun month, don’t you think?  It’s the breaking of a new calendar season when much of New York seems to be rejuvenated from a long winter’s sleep.  Whether you choose to homeschool through the summer months or take a break, the opportunities of togetherness with friends and family are more prevalent.  In fact, I personally enjoy it so much that I tend to lose track of time, and I am grateful for my outdoor grill, crock-pot, and pressure cooker for always getting me through the daily task of dinner! As I said, I am hoping Tis the Season gets an invite to your home this summer, and as your guest, I will share some of my tried-and-true meals and desserts with easy and affordable options. I have over fifteen different spice blends, each of them offering unique, easy, and flavorful options.  However, one of my favorite summertime meals is fish on the grill….if you cut lemon slices and place them on your grill, then place your fish on top of the lemon slices, you’ll not only get a lemon flavor added to your fish, but also the fish won’t stick to the grill, making cleanup quick and easy.  If you’re not a grill cooker, simply use our Roasted Herb Rub for a rich flavor of paprika, garlic, and a small pinch of cayenne pepper on any prime cut of beef or pork, and stick it in your crock-pot or pressure cooker so you do not have to endure any […]

Welcome, Homeschool New York/NYS LEAH, to your Dell Education Purchase Program Store!  We are excited to work with you all. The Dell Education Purchase Program provides discounts to teachers, staff, students, and their families on personal purchases through your custom URL/online store below.  Please explore all your store has to offer and if you have any questions, please reach out to Mitzi_Neville@dell.com www.dell.com/epp/HomeschoolNewYork-NYSLEAH Homeschool New York-NYS LEAH

Fitness should be a Family Affair. Join Body Sculpt of New York, Inc., a not-for-profit health and fitness organization, as we present our next “Six Weeks to Family Fitness” program, which will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 21st through July 28th. This is a virtual (Zoom) event, and all are welcome to attend. During the six weeks, certified exercise and nutrition instructors will engage participants in a variety of exercise and healthy eating activities, some of the exercise activities include: hip hop, Zumba, yoga, pilates, dance & sculpt and more. For additional information, visit https://www.bodysculpt.org/six-weeks-to-fitness or call (917) 523-7379. I hope to see you there.

Join us on Long Island for a Downstate Mini-Conference! Our theme is “Grow!” We will focus on helping parents grow in their confidence to raise and homeschool their children, grow in their faith and knowledge, and grow our chapters!! We’ll kick off registration Friday night with fellowship, worship, and LEAH chapter spotlights. On Saturday, Anita Gibson and Cheri Kay-Sessions, two of HSLDA’s educational consultants, will be coming to speak on Homeschooling Through Highschool and Special Needs. And, local veterans will be presenting a Homeschool 101 – everything you need to know to get started homeschooling well! There will also be special encouragement sessions just for moms and just for dads, as well as exciting freebies & giveaways! Dates: Friday, June 10 | 7-9:30pm Saturday, June 11 | 9am-4pm Location: West Sayville Reformed Bible Church 31 Rollstone Ave. West Sayville, NY 11796 Please note: Lunch will not be provided at the conference, but there are many good local eateries you can take advantage of! Click here to register! https://leah.regfox.com/downstate-conference-june-2022