leigleigh_bird Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 We're in 20121. The hubby takes the bus and the metro, so that makes the commute longer. It's worth it for a little more room. Springfield is nice. Stay away from the Springfield Mall area - a kid was stabbed in the mall a year or so ago (some gang activity, if I recall). Good luck! DC is wonderful for homeschooling families. So much free stuff to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 We just moved to VA and we're south of Richmond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 DH expects to make a choice today, between a house in Annandale (inside the beltway) and Herndon. The Annandale house is closer to work, but smaller, older, and has no master bathroom, lol. The Herndon house is nicer, a bit larger, the rent is less expensive, and not a terrible commute. I think right now (in this 5 minutes) he's leaning towards Herndon, but I've heard that Herndon is not a good place to live. Any opinions/knowledge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shanna Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 DH expects to make a choice today, between a house in Annandale (inside the beltway) and Herndon. The Annandale house is closer to work, but smaller, older, and has no master bathroom, lol. The Herndon house is nicer, a bit larger, the rent is less expensive, and not a terrible commute. I think right now (in this 5 minutes) he's leaning towards Herndon, but I've heard that Herndon is not a good place to live. Any opinions/knowledge? I.think.it.depends.on.where.in.Herndon. Parts.of.Herndon.are.really.nice. My.husband.commutes.to.Herndon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I.think.it.depends.on.where.in.Herndon. Parts.of.Herndon.are.really.nice. My.husband.commutes.to.Herndon. 20170 zip code, near (east of) Bready Park, north of Elden St., south of Herndon Parkway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 ...before moving out to Gainesville/Warrenton. We LOVED it. One thing to note, however: in the area you're talking about, it gets QUITE congested. Centreville Road, which is 8 lanes wide, turns into Elden Street when it crosses the Toll Rd, and Elden Street squeezes down to two lanes each direction and then ONE lane each direction. We liked living on the OTHER side of the Toll Rd (in one of the THOUSANDS of McTownhouses there) to avoid the squeeze. When you hear about seedy sections of Herndon, well, they're on the side that you're talking about. However, there are also really nice sections on that side of town! Herndon is only 15 minutes from Tysons Corner, which is essentially the center of Western Fairfax County. That's, um, 15 minutes during nonrush hours, of course. My husband and I both commuted and had reasonable commute times because, barring an accident, the toll road just doesn't (didn't? It has been 5 years) get backed up like 95/395/495/66. But we also both left for work VERY early, my husband at 5 AM and me no later than 6. Prepare to dish out big bucks on tolls, too. The toll road's just TOO convenient to avoid. :001_smile: Best of luck! Layla McB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 ...that my DH is the captain of Fire Station 31 nearby. He's been in various stations in and around Herndon/Reston for most of the past 10 years, so he knows the area WELL. If your DH has a specific address (street and/or complex or neighborhood name), lemme know and I'll run it past him. :001_smile: Layla McB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahbanana Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Was so excited to see that you are near where we are coming in mid August.....are there any good homeschooling groups in the Norfolk area? thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 My son will be in WDES until Christmas break, but after that we'll be homeschoolers. If there's anyone from King George or Warsaw or any other surrounding counties, could you email me? All I can seem to find around here are unschoolers and I was hoping to find my son some friends that use a similar curriculum. Also, what do all the "hive" references and ds de dd, etc, mean? Thanks, Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 where the Potomac meets the Chesapeake Bay... Kim We're up river from you, just a few minutes from George Washington's Birthplace, Stratford Hall and all that jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Hi all, I just moved here. Or I should say I moved back here. I lived in Annadale from 1979 to 1981 but haven't lived here since. I am living outside the beltway now. It is a very big change for us and it will take a while to get used to this here. Now for writing a curriculum description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Traffic traffic traffic. *sigh* How is it in Annandale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Well, since we're supposed to be updating, here's a bump for Virginia. I'm a Hampton Roads native, living in Northern Virginia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirlinwv Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Is it still ok to submit the CAT as my end of year testing? Dd has dyslexia and dyscalculia and I want to test her at home in a setting that's comfortable. In WV we had portfolio eval's done by her tutor. I wanted to do a test this year to get some idea of where she is and also to expose her to testing. thanks, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailuamom Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Is it still ok to submit the CAT as my end of year testing? Dd has dyslexia and dyscalculia and I want to test her at home in a setting that's comfortable. In WV we had portfolio eval's done by her tutor. I wanted to do a test this year to get some idea of where she is and also to expose her to testing. thanks, Lisa We are in Fairfax county and have submitted the CAT for the last two years, no problem. We got it from Seton -- very fast & efficient. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirlinwv Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Thanks so much Deborah! That's where I got it before! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnbacademy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Northern Va Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We're in the Metro Richmond area. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I live right outside the front gate of Quantico. (Marine Corps Base) I am in Manassas every Thursday. My sister lives in Westmoreland county and just pulled my 15 year old niece out of school to homeschool her. They live at Ebb Tide Beach. I am down there at least once a week. Anyone in the area that would like to get together let me know. During the summer my kids and I will travel all over VA, so if you have something fun near you, let us know and we will come visit. We especially like historical places and national parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Just waving at you all! Welcome aboard!:seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I live right outside the front gate of Quantico. (Marine Corps Base) I am in Manassas every Thursday. My sister lives in Westmoreland county and just pulled my 15 year old niece out of school to homeschool her. They live at Ebb Tide Beach. I am down there at least once a week. Anyone in the area that would like to get together let me know. During the summer my kids and I will travel all over VA, so if you have something fun near you, let us know and we will come visit. We especially like historical places and national parks. Next time you're down here have your niece call my daughter and maybe we can hang out :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 We live in western Loudoun County near Purcellville. Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Well Blessed Family asked how Annandale is turning out. I was just talking with my dh this morning about how much I love my house and neighborhood, the church is great, the libraries are good (though Florida was better), and the cultural activities are wonderful. The only real complaint I have is homeschooling. We haven't found a group nor a homeschool co-op or enrichment classes and the community college is very expensive. ( I am used to free in Fl for dual enrolled and 60 regular price in CA). WE are on a wait list at the closest homeschooling group and we are 17 in line and they usually don't have many openings for my age group (high school and junior high). We tried another group but everyone was younger and almost all by much younger. SOme of the other groups don't have their schedules up yet and while one may work for one girl, it looks a lot less promising for the other. THe girls are doing homeschooled soccer and I thought I might meet people that way but it hasn't turned out. We ended up in the group far away from our house rather than the team right near us where we could meet local homeschoolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Well Blessed Family asked how Annandale is turning out. I was just talking with my dh this morning about how much I love my house and neighborhood, the church is great, the libraries are good (though Florida was better), and the cultural activities are wonderful. The only real complaint I have is homeschooling. We haven't found a group nor a homeschool co-op or enrichment classes and the community college is very expensive. ( I am used to free in Fl for dual enrolled and 60 regular price in CA). WE are on a wait list at the closest homeschooling group and we are 17 in line and they usually don't have many openings for my age group (high school and junior high). We tried another group but everyone was younger and almost all by much younger. SOme of the other groups don't have their schedules up yet and while one may work for one girl, it looks a lot less promising for the other. THe girls are doing homeschooled soccer and I thought I might meet people that way but it hasn't turned out. We ended up in the group far away from our house rather than the team right near us where we could meet local homeschoolers. Have you checked into Harvester Presbyterian Church's homeschool classes? http://www.htslink.org/ I proofread the HEAV weekly email newsletter (the Update) and they announce classes and activities a lot. Also, have you joined HEAV? They might be able to direct you to more homeschoolers in your area. www.heav.org ETA: I also found that there is a Yahoo group for Fairfax County Homeschoolers: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fxcovahomeschoolers/ Edited June 2, 2009 by Kathleen in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 There's also a group called (I think) SPARK, which is NOVA homeschoolers. They do lots of really cool field trips and such and often invite otehr HS groups from around the state to join them. One of the biggest is the twice-yearly trip to Colonial Williamsburg. It's pretty much the only time of year we can go and actually see any of the "pay" exhibits, because you get basically everything for less than $10/person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peg Graham Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 We live in Chesapeake, VA :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Peg and Terrie Welcome to the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cseitter Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I am in Chesterfield, VA and new to homeschooling. Cindy Mama to: Tanner 13 Aubrey 5 Cole 2 Ryleigh 2 Tristan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Welcome, Cindy! I'm fairly close to you. :) PM me if you'd like my phone number and we can get together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmmMubarak Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I am new to the forum and to homeschooling. My We are located in Central Virginia, just outside of Richmond Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hi, Sandra! I'm in your area. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 We are in Oakton in Fairfax County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurafrantz Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Do any of you lovely ladies have any recommendations for public elementary schools in Fairfax County? We may be moving down & putting our kids into ps for a year while I work and my hubby gets his business up and running. I'd sure love to hear some suggestions on where to move & which schools to move near! Thank you so much, in advance :). Looking forward to having me some Baja Fresh after 5 years up here in the North, by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Do any of you lovely ladies have any recommendations for public elementary schools in Fairfax County? We may be moving down & putting our kids into ps for a year while I work and my hubby gets his business up and running. I'd sure love to hear some suggestions on where to move & which schools to move near! Thank you so much, in advance :). Looking forward to having me some Baja Fresh after 5 years up here in the North, by the way! Laura, I don't know that many elementary schools in Fairfax County, but a friend of mine (an old boss, actually, from my teaching days) is the principal at Great Falls Elementary. He was the principal of Cherrydale Christian School when I taught there twenty-five years ago and is a wonderful guy. Great Falls is a very nice part of the county, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigleigh_bird Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 There seem to be quite a few of us in NOVA, particularly Fairfax County. I think we should get together. Anybody interested? PM me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 :seeya: I'm in Charlottesville. Laura, I'm not from NOVA but my dh's family is and I recall his sister talking about wanting to buy a house where her dd could go to Silverbrook Elementary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenoraddict Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) For all of you Virginians: I won a prize at the NoVA conference (yeah!), but we can't use it (boo!). We won 4 tickets to the Wolf Trap Theatre in the Woods on Thursday, July 30. The tickets are good for both shows (the first one starts at 10am). We live in DE, and just can't rearrange our schedule that day to make it work. I will happily mail these to someone who can use them. Send me a pm. Becky The tickets have been claimed. Have fun, Kathleen! Edited July 17, 2009 by tenoraddict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyWifeandMommy Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 We will be in VA after Christmas. We will be living in one of the military housing unless we can find a house to rent for $1000 and not live 30 plus miles away from hubby's ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Conley Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I want to assure you that that is perfectly do-able. You will be able to find the house you're looking for. Since you're home schooling, school districts aren't a big issue for you. This will make your search easier. I live in Norfolk VA, and all of the port cities in Virginia have a mid-range cost of living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatertotschool Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I live in Fredericksburg, VA. I've thought for a long time that I'd like to homeschool. My oldest is just now preschool age. Instead of sending her to preschool, we've decided to give this homeschooling thing a practice go. From what I understand, my area is full of homeschooling advocates and resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I live in Fredericksburg, VA. I've thought for a long time that I'd like to homeschool. My oldest is just now preschool age. Instead of sending her to preschool, we've decided to give this homeschooling thing a practice go. From what I understand, my area is full of homeschooling advocates and resources. I live in Stafford so am fairly close by. I highly recommend that you check out www.heav.org - there are lots of great articles and links to help you get started. Also, HEAV offers "How to Homeschool" seminars several times each year all over the state. If you subscribe to their free weekly email newsletter you will be aware of the ones that are held near you, as well as be informed about lots and lots of other activities and events that could help you along the way. Feel free to email or pm me if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatertotschool Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks! I feel connected already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahb44 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 New to VA. We are in Stafford :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 New to VA. We are in Stafford :o Welcome! Kathleen in VA and I are both in the northern part of Stafford aka North Stafford. Have you signed up for NSMoms Yahoo Group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 New to VA. We are in Stafford :o Hi Sarah! Welcome to Stafford.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurafrantz Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Well, it's official: we're moving from Syracuse, NY to Fairfax, most likely on or around February 1st 2010. We're sooo excited, both of our kids were born in Fairfax County and we're looking forward to returning to friends and our church. I'd love to find other WTM families living in the area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeschoolingMy4 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 We're new to VA, my kids & I have been here since end of June '09, my husband's been here since March '09. We live in the Richmond area and are also new to homeschooling. I've homeschooled my youngest since Sept '09, my son since Oct '09, and my two middle girls just started their 3rd week of homeschooling! It's an adventure! :) We're living in the Richmond area and would love to meet up with others here! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 welcome! The Richmond area is a great one when you HS. There are lots of resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmummy Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 There are several homeschoolers in our area using TWTM methods. Looking to meet others in the area... Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomOfC&L Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hi, I'm new here and I live in Lynchburg. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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