PHEA Executive Get Noticed! Contact List Would you like to advertise in our newsletter? January 2013 $10 Business card stapled to newsletter. $15 Quarter page advertisement $20 Half page advertisement $40 Full page advertisement A Moment With Your 2013? Co-Presidents All Ads run for 2 consecutive months and also appear on our Facebook page! Wait when did that happen? [email protected] It really does feel like yesterday that my family started our home educating journey. And, somehow, we’re now halfway Co-Presidents: Edmonton Opera into our 6th year. Woah, even writing that kind of amazes me!

Kari-Lynn H Inspiration I remember in our first year feeling so intimidated, so worried, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans Lesley C and so terrified of what would come our way. I purchased a Secretary: to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and giant white board, a huge clock, a recess bell and even school- Lisa J a future.” room desks. Everything was graded. Everything was docu- Ahhh….January. This month and next are known to be the most mented. Filing minute by minute representations of our days Treasurer: difficult months for educators. These are the months we reflect became regular, and eventually, exhausting. Kim F on what we’ve accomplished and how far we have to go yet. We battle illnesses, and bad weather. Often we are house [email protected] bound, go a little stir-crazy and before you know it, we’ve for- Looking back on that first year now I am nothing but thankful Sports Coordinator: gotten what inspired us to begin with while we question our for it. Although in some ways I wish I’d known then what I motives, direction and even our abilities. We can lose hope. know now, at the time, I really relied on that havoc. The con- Dawn S Even if we’ve forgotten our plans, been discouraged from, or stant fear of “doing this home schooling thing wrong” is what [email protected] completely feel defeated and want to give up on our plans, let kept us afloat. us not forget the promises God has made to us. He never for- We had little support and knew no other home educating fami- Sports Level 2/3 Administrator: gets the plans He has for us; plans to give us a future and a lies. We were alone in our journey and it was the stress and Janet T hope. He has plans for our children too. Let’s be encouraged to know that our Maker never gives up on concentrated scheduling that forced me to keep with it. Sports Level 4/5 Administrator: us, He never gives up on our kids and He has the most won- Christine R WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY derful plans in store for us. Oh, how things have changed! Although there are still specific JANUARY 30/ 13 APRIL 17/ 13 This month I have an inspirational project you can try at home academic requirements that I challenge my children to meet, Webmaster: with your kids. It’s really cool. As you do it, be reminded of my approach is much more relaxed. Our days are no longer Levi H 11:00 AM 11:00 am God’s promises, and the future He has for you and your family. Doing my best, and letting God do the rest, scheduled down to the minute and our down time is spent in PRICES: Elementary Students $10 Jr/Senior High Students $15 Chaperones $20 [email protected] Kari-Lynn sweet softness. Newsletter Editor: As we venture into the remainder of this year together, I thank Those interested should contact Janice Freund (780) 963-3738 Hope Jar DIRECTIONS: 1. Cut a glow stick or 2 and shake the contents into a small jar. Be this group for it’s support, it’s fellowship and especially it’s Lynn P diversity. We all follow our own paths and I take comfort in Email: [email protected] sure to shake IN the jar so not to splatter. Add diamond glitter [email protected] 2. Seal the top with a lid. the knowledge that every member of this group is appreciated, 3. Shake again and turn out the lights! accepted and supported. No matter where we are in our jour- neys we are in this together! J Blessings, The PHEA is a family friendly association and although most meetings are geared towards the H o parents the whole family is always welcome. We do ask that you keep your children sitting quietly p Lesley with you so that all attending may be able to listen and enjoy. No children should be in the hall- e ways or other areas of the church without an adult . Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Our monthly meetings are held at the Spruce Grove Community Church located at 180 Century Road on the last Monday of each month from 7:00 - 9:30PM Happy New Year! May You Experience Many Homeschool Blessings in 2013! Join Us For Our Next Meeting February 25th, 2013 Please visit our website: www.pheafamily.blogspot.com Or our Facebook page: Parkland Home Educators Association

Sleigh Ride—February 23rd, 2013 Pegasus Stables– Box 36 Site 1, RR4, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1X4 Cost per person $8-$12, Due by February 12th Coming Up! We need 20 people so invite your friends! There will also be sledding and a fire so bring a February– Honoring the Home School Mom! A special night to pamper those dedicated home educating moms. We have a sled. Everyone must bring a signed waiver (found at www.pegasusstables.ca) Please RSVP no later than February 17th. Event will be cancelled if colder than –18 de- few surprises in store, so come for a night to relax and unwind...you won’t want to miss it! The TSA is helping to make the ar- grees, or under 18 people. rangements , scheduled to include a hand massage treatment from a Beauty Control Consultant. Come visit and enjoy! RSVP to [email protected] March– We will be having a curriculum fair and the TSA will be hosting guest speaker Joel Pukalo who will be speaking on For More info please contact: Kyla Rushton: 780-968-2760 (email above) ‘Planning For The Future’. Bobbie-Lynne Rushton: 780-968-2760 [email protected] April– We will be having a project fair.! Now’s the time for the kids to get planning their projects! All ages are encouraged and welcomed, we hope to see many of our TSA members involved! Please note we will also be conducting Executive Nomi- nee Introductions. This is an opportunity for those running for new positions to introduce themselves and express their posi- tion of interest to the other members. TSA

Have you visited our new website at www.pheafamily.blogspot.com ? We are currently building a new, interactive web- President: - Levi H site where all of our information, events and activities can be shared and viewed with ease. Have a look! If you have any suggestions for what you’d like to see on the website let us know at [email protected]. We welcome feedback! Vice President - Zayal S Would you like to contribute to the website? Maybe you have a project that you’d like to share, an idea, or a step by step art Secretary - James B lesson that you’ve put together? We would love to have you contribute to our website!

Please e-mail us at [email protected]

Curriculum Table Join Us In Prayer! PHEA is offering a monthly curriculum table for you to bring your books, manipulatives, games, toys, and clothes for sale or donation. You may have your own table or share one, but you must manage Prior to each meeting there will be a prayer group gathering at 6:45PM. Bring your your own items and make sure to take left over items home with you at the end of the evening. prayer requests and thanksgivings, joining our group to lift up any needs you may have for yourself, our community, our families, local schools, children and our PHEA group.

Would you like to mentor a new homeschooling family? A lot of new home schooling families find those first few years especially challenging and we If a generation is to rise up and call America back to its biblical foundations, it must surely come would like to create a safe place for advice, fellowship and a listening ear. If you would be from the ranks of her home schoolers. But home education is not an end in itself — only a God- ordained means of accomplishing God’s purpose in the home, in the heart of a young person, and interested please contact Lesley at 780-968-1158 in society as a whole. This message is for every exhausted parent who needs to be reminded of the beauty and greatness of the home school vision. CD is available for purchase through: Family Vision Media for $7.00 plus s/h. Contact Kari-Lynn at: [email protected] Do you have a student graduating home education this year?

We are approaching our first Grad Committee meeting at Kari-Lynn’s Please join us after the PHEA monthly meeting at Boston Pizza in Spruce house on Thursday, January 31st at 2:00PM. Please RSVP kare- Grove for fellowship. [email protected] Grads are encouraged to come! This is a wonderful chance to get to know one another and have some fun conversation. AHEA Conference 2013 *Free Pre-School Membership* ‘Standing Firm’ “Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 Because young families are facing increasing cultural pressure away from a home- schooling lifestyle, HSLDA has decided to offer a preschool membership for the first Convention Highlights Voddie Baucham, Keynote Speaker time. Free from the outset, this membership will help families explore the option to Additional Speakers and Sessions homeschool, and help them prepare for a lifetime of success in a non-traditional Children’s Program—Run by Gary and Beth Wiens– Ages 5-12 (children must be registered to attend) learning environment. Our vision is to see as many families as possible experiencing Parent/Baby Room with TV Monitor Lots of Shopping Time the blessings of home education and effectively meeting whatever challenges they Johnson Family– Friday Evening Concert (Toonie Collection) may face on this journey. To find out more about HSLDA and what they have to offer , visit the website at: An Exhibit Hall Including: http://www.hslda.ca/ Approximately 150 Exciting Booths Exhibitor Workshops New Home Educators Information Booth Coat/Bag Check (so you don’t have to carry your things) Curriculum, Science Equipment, Toys, Games, Books Ministries, School Boards, Post-Secondary. Concessions Rest Area (to sit and read or look at your catalogues)

For more information, to register for the convention ,or to register for the children’s program visit: http://www.aheaonline.com/index.php/convention-2013/convention-2013-information

Voddie Baucham

Voddie Baucham wears many hats. He is a husband, father, pastor, author, professor, conference speaker and church planter. He currently serves as Pastor of Preaching at Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, TX. He has served as an adjunct professor at the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, TX, and in Jackson, TN. He has also lectured at Southern Seminary.

Voddie Baucham holds degrees from Houston Baptist University (BA in Christianity/BA in Sociology), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min), an honorary degree from Southern California Seminary (D.D), and additional post-graduate study at the University of Oxford, England (Regent’s Park College).

Voddie and his wife, Bridget have been married since 1989. They have seven children, Jasmine, Trey (Voddie III), Elijah, Asher, Judah, Micah, and Safya.They are committed home educators. PHEA Lego Club! February’s Theme: Valentine’s Fun! Have fun decorating for

Valentine’s with Lego and use as many red blocks as you can! You

can do a Valentine Card, a Valentine Voice lessons offered from professional party scene or any other Valentine instructor with many years teaching related project. experience. Deadline: Feb. 15th Specializing in Christian music. Send your Lego project pictures to [email protected] (no people in photos please) Please call - Birgit Sam - 780-960-3097 Watch for it on our website! Pheafamily.blogspot.com

Here are a couple of submissions from our ‘Wearable Lego’ theme!

Award-winning Usborne Books offer high-interest, user-friendly chil- dren's books that motivate kids of all ages to learn. They are adored by children and educators alike... what's not to love? Quality books for all ages at affordable prices, and an opportunity for anyone to start up their own business doing something they love. Up With Reading! Please contact Debbie Bridge at 780-987-4988 or [email protected] to find out more.

Mega Music

Free Skate! My name is Seth and I am 12 years old. I have been enjoying drums for 5 years, and guitar for 1 year. Under the supervision Time: 12:00—1:00PM of my music teacher, I taught drums to 3 students last year.

Grant Fuhr Arena I am offering guitar or drum lessons in my home.

9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove, AB Cost: $10 per 30 minute lesson.

Monday thru Friday every week until March 29, 2013 780-960-6968