New HOME Regional Representatives
Region 3 - Hancock and Washington Counties:
Mark and Melanie Chandler
RR Box 4, Cherryfield, ME 04622
207-546-2510   mmchandler@gwi.net

Region 4 - Knox, Waldo and Lincoln:
Craig and Laurie Morin
22 Pleasant Dr., Rockland, ME 04841
207-594-7411   lauriemorin@gwi.net
 

Maine State Museum School Programs 2004
Bring your class to the Maine State Museum for FREE tours and education programs. The museum features four floors of exhibits about Maine's natureal history, prehistory and social history. A complete listing of tours and programs and a registration form are available at: www.mainestatemuseum.org

Greater Portland YMCA Homeschool Program
Session information for the Greater Portland YMCA Homeschool Program is available by contacting Jane, Terry, or Carissa, Greater Portland YMCA Homeschool Program Staff at 874-1111. Visit the website at www.portlandymca.org
 

Pine Tree State Arboretum
2005 Winter Education Programs include:
SNOWSHOE ADVENTURE
ANIMAL TRACKS & SIGN
PLANTS IN WINTER

Pre-registration is required. Call Darcy Whittemore at 621-0031, or email: ptsaedu@adelphia.net for more information about the programs. Visit the website at www.pinetreestatearboretum.org
 

Free Teaching Art Video Available
The Maine Artist and Landscape Project was formed to provide videos for teaching Art. After visiting many parts of the state, Artist Nancy Glassman conceived of the project. She started making videos for art teachers, and other teachers to use as teaching tools. The first one is now at the Maine State Library. To receive a copy of the video with teacher’s notes, send a blank tape and a return envelope to:
Media Services
Maine State Library
State House Station, #46,
Augusta, Me. 04333

Classes in Government
The 2005 TeenPact four day class is scheduled for May 2-5, with an optional public speaking class on the 6th and a one-day class for 8-12 year olds. Visit the TeenPact Maine website at http://teenpact.com/stateclass/ME.htm  for more info. DVDs are available for Regional Reps and support group leaders to share, too.

Program Offer
Start your highschooler on the path to college with a free information sheet from HSLDA. It outlines the basics of what your homeschool program should cover--from recommended courses to recordkeeping to further resources. You can successfully homeschool your highschooler! Request this resource at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1809
 

Early College Program
The objective of this new program is to reach high school seniors who are academically capable of succeeding in college but who have not planned for college, have limited financial resources, and are uncertain of their career plans and academic abilities. The program will provide early exposure to college, support through the college planning and admissions process, and significant financial assistance to attend college. For more information on this program contact: Dorry French at 767-5210, ext. 4117 or email dfrench@ccd.me.edu.

National Homeschool Olympics
A National Homeschool Olympics will be held from May 19 through May 26, 2005, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The purpose is to provide a national platform for homeschool student/athletes to compete against other homeschool student/athletes. Most of the events are individual events but there will also be some small team events. Visit the website at http://www.asem16.com/ for more information, or contact: Ace Young - President, All Sports and Event Management http://www.asem16.com/

Home School Heartbeat: Teaching Teenage Boys
Is teaching your teenage son making your hair turn gray? Five Patrick
Henry College students remember their parents' solutions.
Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2040

Generation Joshua - 2005 Benjamin Rush Awards Program
The Benjamin Rush Awards Program began January 7, 2005 and runs until October 1, 2005. Previous winners enjoyed an all expenses paid trip to Washington DC.
The awards program is designed to help the members of Generation Joshua refine their talents, preserve liberty and uphold the original intent of the Constitution. We look forward to seeing a new generation advance liberty in America as Generation Joshua members achieve excellence in the fields in which they have talent and interest and gain a deeper understanding that they are citizens of a great nation. To find out more about the program: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2041

Homeschool Heartbeat: Homeschooling Gifted Children -- An interview
with Inge Cannon
How can you know if your child is gifted? This week, Inge Cannon
discusses testing, assessment, and other considerations. Read more about it at:
http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2027