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A Note from Kay, THSC Leader Liaison
There's nothing like a run through the sprinkler on a hot summer day. The thought that the heat is somehow placed at bay by running barefoot in the sticker-laden grass through a spotty mist of water I am certain was created by my grandmother in an attempt to avoid having to purchase a cattle trough for my brother and me to swim in. We had fun, nonetheless, and so my children follow in my footsteps, except they really do swim in that cattle trough I mentioned.
More than the heat, summer is a time for refreshment, renewal, and relaxation. For support group leaders it is also a time for strategic planning. The last of the events are over, budgets are winding down, and after a quick glass of tea, it seems as if it is time to begin again. So, how do we make the best of our downtime?
This month's featured article, "The Importance of Weekly and Daily Planning," was written by a guest author and posted on Stepcase.com. As your school year comes to a close and the warmth of summer creeps in, take this time to look at your procedures, budgets, bylaws and web content. Make it a point to get together as leadership team to define your goals for the upcoming year and put them in writing. Take a look at the things that worked well, and change the things that did not. Most of all, enjoy this time of planning and renewal, and take an occasional run through the sprinkler.
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in Your Area Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas (CHEACT) Austin, Central Texas Region
Family Educators Alliance of South Texas (FEAST)
San Antonio, South Central Texas Region
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training (HEART)
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Southeast Texas Home School Association (SETHSA)
Houston Region
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As a self-employed mother of a toddler, I fully understand the value of planning. My busy life puts me in the position where daily and weekly planning are essential to create enough time to spend with my son while still succeeding in my home-based business. I plan my days and weeks carefully to include time for my family, business, and health concerns. This allows me to create a clear path for myself that maintains a healthy balance of work and play. In this article I will share with you the reasons why daily and weekly planning is so important, and I will also give you some of the strategies that I use for achieving my goals.
The following points demonstrate why planning is so critical to success.
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State Leadership Conference (Formerly Leadership Training Conference) Save the Date! Don't miss this year's State Leadership Conference (formerly the Leadership Training Conference) on October 12-14, 2012, in Denton. You will not want to miss this information-packed weekend. Bring a buddy, or bring your entire leadership. Everyone will benefit from this time with fellow leaders. Watch for more details in the months to come! |
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Social Waters
June's Question:
Our group is looking to make our meetings and our budget more professional. What format is the best to follow?
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Are there any summer camps specifically for home school students?
Answer:
To find ideas for summer camps for home school students, your best bet is word of mouth. Ask a buddy or fellow home school family, or do a simple search. T Bar M, the 2011 teen sponsor for our leadership conference, hosts a wonderful selection of summer camps for all ages. A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling also provides a list of summer camps for home school students. Another suggestion is to contact local businesses for summer camp options. Most of the time, museums, art classes, sports groups, and colleges in your area will all have some sort of activities for students during the summer hours. Although not all camps will have times specifically for home school students, most will offer a variety of activities sure to provide a learning opportunity for your student!
Email your reply to the question for June to leaders@thsc.org. If you have a question you would like to see featured in an upcoming Leader Letter, submit it to leaders@thsc.org. Together we will navigate the "social waters"! |
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Wise Words
A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.
Ralph Lauren
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