Posted by Peggy on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 @ 07:51 PM
A couple weeks ago, my old computer died - then last week Richard's
hard drive quit. No web searches, no e-mail, no blogs - we CAN'T live
this way! Makes me wonder how we survived before the computer age.
Anyway, that is why you haven't heard from us. It was good to catch up
on the blogs, but too much information to digest and respond to quickly.
One thing that I have wanted to pass on to HeatherDawn, is the web site for free home schooling: www.connectionsacademy.com
It is based in Maryland, and is free public schooling on the internet.
We have enrolled Violet, here in Oregon, for next year. You might want
to check it out for Kadie - sorry Lisa, as yet Washington has not yet
had a school district join.
Because it is public schooling, it is funded by the state and cost you
nothing (except your school taxes) and is fully accreditied. Each
student is assigned to a teacher, who is available to help the home
coach M-F, 8-4:30. Students need to check in daily for attendance and
to report work accomplished, however, you can adjust their work
schedule to meet the needs of your family. All supplies (books,
workbooks, & instructions) are supplied by mail, and all
assignments are supplied weekly on the internet. Students are required
to meet all state regulations and testing. They also offer electives
(starting in K,) including foreign languages (starting in 1st grade.)
Other than that, I just want to say thankyou for all the
birthday/Mother's day greeting. Wed., Richard BBQ'd steaks for dinner
and made me a cake. Then on Friday, Lois and Mike came for the
weekend. Lois, Sue, Mom, and I went into town Sat. for shopping and
lunch, while Michael stayed with Dad. Then after church on Sunday,
Violet went to a birthday party for her friend and the grown-ups all
went to Bandon for a seafood dinner by the ocean.
My note got a little long - love to all - hope you are all enjoying spring. Peggy