I'm getting the same message. Guess it must be.:)

and couldn't find any way to contact them, so I came here. Does anyone have contact info for HSLDA? Thanks.

Btw, this has never been an issue around here before, we just got a new sheriff though... For background here's the link to the first story http://www.picayuneitem.com/archivesearch/local_story_135144847.html

There was an article a couple weeks ago about the school board meeting, mentioned in that story was that two former school board members, now members of the county neighborhood watch were very concerned about home schooled children "turning to crime"(I wish I could find a link to that story, it was ridiculous). Anyway, they had another meeting and that's what this article linked below is about. I just don't know what to do, I'm not a member of HSLDA and so I can't even send a link to them, but I'm very concerned.Any ideas? Thanks. http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_149113615.html?keyword=topstory

Also wondering if doing it twtm suggested way along with SOTW again would work. There were lots of projects we never got around to the first time we went through that would probably be something my 5th grader could be a lot more active in now that he's older. Just thinking aloud. Would love to hear your suggestions. Thanks!

for Ancients. Thanks!

I see in your signature that you're using natural speller, I've beeen thinking about using it but have never seen it in person. I am wondering if you think that it is comparable to PP in any way that would make PP useable in the same way.Hope that makes sense. Thanks!

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We're a little behind in science, but we'll be starting physics in the fall and I'm looking for suggestions.I have my eye on rs4k, but not sure having not seen it in person. Anything you've used and loved or really liked? TIA

My now 4th gr ds will begin logic in the fall. I'm having trouble finding the suggested books in TWTM (i 'm still using the original, maybe that's why). I'd love to hear any suggestions from you all. TIA

I need to know how to go about using PP for spelling, I read the article on the Dorbooks site, but I don't quite get it. If anyone has actually done this i'd really appreciate any info. My now 4th grader has been using SWO all along, but I just don't see where it's working well. I've thought about switching to Natural Speller, AVKO Sequential Spelling or maybe even Spelling Power, but after thinking about it, those all seem to have the same structure as PP and we already have it, so I'm hoping(with some help ;) I can figure out how to use it in the same manner. TIA for any help!

I need to order some Pathway Readers books and wbs. I think they usually run a sale abou this time of year. Can anyone help me? Thanks!

was a bit surprised :), but makes me feel a bit more hopeful that this bill won't pass. Thank you for your email. I have met with Education Chairman Videt Carmichael, and he feels the same as I do regarding S.B. 2271. This is a very inappropriate bill and will not come out of the Education Committee. This bill is dead. Thank you for sharing your concerns with me. Sincerely, Tom King

Just a heads up for MS Homeschoolers, please join in the effort to keep this bill from being passed.Call and write and lets let them know that we are opposed to this bill. ====================================================================== From the HSLDA E-lert Service... ====================================================================== January 25, 2008 Mississippi - Calls Needed to Stop Testing Bill Dear HSLDA Members and Friends: We need your help now! Mississippi homeschoolers are facing the most serious threat to their freedom since the homeschool law was enacted 25 years ago. Senate Bill 2271 would authorize the Mississippi State Board of Education to "establish student testing proficiency standards for promotion to grade levels for students in home instruction programs which are equivalent to requirements applicable to public school students." Your calls to state senators are needed to stop this dangerous legislation! If Senate Bill 2271 passes, it would essentially mean the end of homeschooling in Mississippi. Parents deciding to teach their children at home would have to conform their curriculum to the material taught in public school in order for their children to be able to pass the state tests. The Mississippi Department of Education, not parents, would determine the grade level at which a student was taught in a home instruction program. Sponsored by Senator Sampson Jackson, II (32nd Senate District), this horrendous bill is now in the Senate Education Committee. Senator Jackson and members of the Senate Education Committee need to hear from you today! Action Requested: (1) Please call or write (both would be better) Senator Sampson Jackson and at least one member of the Senate Education Committee with this message: "Please oppose Senate Bill 2271, which would impose public school testing on homeschool students. This bill would effectively destroy homeschooling in Mississippi by requiring parents to adopt the public school curriculum for their home instruction programs." The contact information for Senator Jackson and members of the Senate Education Committee is as follows: Sen. Sampson Jackson, II, 32nd Senate District - (D) sjackson@senate.ms.gov Sen. Videt Carmichael, Chairman, 33rd Senate District - ® vcarmichael@senate.ms.gov Sen. Gray Tollison, Vice-Chairman, 9th Senate District - (D) gtollison@senate.ms.gov Sen. Hob Bryan, 7th Senate District - (D) (601)359-3540 hbryan@senate.ms.gov Sen. Terry C. Burton, 31st Senate District - ® (601)359-3234 tburton@senate.ms.gov Sen. Doug E. Davis, 1st Senate District - ® (601)359-3244 ddavis@senate.ms.gov Sen. Merle Flowers, 19th Senate District - ® (601)359-3211 mflowers@senate.ms.gov Sen. Alice Harden, 28th Senate District - (D) aharden@senate.ms.gov Sen. David Jordan, 24th Senate District - (D) djordan@senate.ms.gov Sen. Tom King, 44th Senate District - ® tking@senate.ms.gov Sen. Chris McDaniel, 42nd Senate District ® cmcdaniel@senate.ms.gov Sen. Bennie L. Turner, 16th Senate District - (D) bturner@senate.ms.gov Sen. Michael Watson, 51st Senate District - ® mwatson@senate.ms.gov Sen. J. P. Wilemon, Jr., 5th Senate District - (D) jwilemon@senate.ms.gov Sen. Lee Yancey, 20th Senate District - ® (601) 359-3770 lyancey@senate.ms.gov Unless otherwise noted, all senators may be reached via telephone by calling the Senate switchboard at (601) 359-3770. To find the name and contact information for your state senator, use HSLDA's Legislative Toolbox at http://capwiz.com/hslda/dbq/officials/ (2) Please forward this email to other homeschooling families who are not members of HSLDA and ask them to contact Senator Jackson and a member of the Senate Education Committee as well. 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