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It is the desire and vision of the HEAR support group to see all homeschooling families first grow in their relationship with the Lord, and then with one another. Our society offers us many opportunities, many of which steal our time and prohibit the building of relationships. We want to be an organization that cares more about its people than its "programs". Therefore, we have made a commitment to keep operations and group related activities simple.
The underlying theme for all support group meeting and activities is "The desire to encourage and build one another up in the faith". We want to assist the Lord in "recharging your battery", so to speak; in order for you to press on without growing weary in the calling that God has given you for your family.
When we unite ourselves with like-minded people, we are strengthened and encouraged. We hope that all the new homeschoolers will experience the wonderful networking and "safety in numbers" feeling that we are blessed to have within the HEAR support group. If this is your first year home schooling, we ask that you not volunteer for anything within the support group this year. Glean from seasoned home school families and allow us to serve you.
This is the nineteenth year as a support group and we want to extend a warm welcome to all the new homeschooling families. Please read on for a list of important reminders about HEAR.
The following is a list of important reminders about the Home Educators Association of Roxboro:
1. Support group meetings are held in the Timberlake Gallery of Piedmont Community College on the 2nd Friday of September, November, January, March, and May. We start at 7:00 p.m. and anyone may bring "for sale" items and set up a table.
2. This is a parents' meeting with topics geared toward parents. Please make other arrangements for your children (except nursing babies). In the event that babies are brought, or the child care plans that you make fall through, we ask that you consider your fellow homeschooling parents and sit with your child/children near the back and slip out if necessary, to avoid distracting others.
3. Our library of home school resources is available to all members. Members may check out or return materials at the HEAR support group meetings or other designated times. Please ask to see our guidelines for the HEAR Library. Our guidelines are included in the membership packet.
4. Our Coordinators are available to assist you in organizing activities such as field trips, events, and enrichment classes. All scheduled HEAR activities must be approved by the coordinators and will be posted on the HEAR website calendar. We encourage members to organize an event and participate in the things that interest your family. Don't wait for a "scheduled" outing. Many times the impromptu field trips taken as a family bring the greatest educational benefits and strengthen family relationships.
5. If your children (K-6 grade) enjoy reading, you may want to sign them up for the BookIt reading program, which runs from Oct.-Feb. You may contact the Book-It coordinator to make arrangements to receive your program information and free pizza coupons.
6. The email chain is an option to receive important HEAR reminders and announcements.
Please continue reading about our important reminders!
7. Our members recieve the HEAR Herald newsletter. The newsletter will be made available for download from the website. Submissions to the newsletter are encouraged and welcome!
8. Members can refer to the 2007-2008 HEAR group calendar of scheduled activities for this year to plan out activities your family will be participating in. Activities will be added as they are planned. Please mark your family calendar with the dates of HEAR activities you want to participate in.
9. HEAR membership is $20 per year and must be renewed each year from the date you join. This fee covers the bulk of our expenses, which includes the website, graduation, packet and newsletter copies, secretarial/treasury expenses and library expenses. Our treasurer keeps accurate records, which are open to all HEAR members. Membership is not required in order to participate in HEAR events (unless otherwise stated). We invite all families, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and others interested in learning more about home education to attend HEAR meetings.
10. HEAR membership privileges include HEAR membership card, website accessibility, newsletter, email, Book-It, HEAR Lending Library, group graduation, voting privileges, first choice for parent workshops, first choice for enrichment classes and planned activities.
11. The HEAR website address is HEARsupport.org and the HEAR mailing address is PO Box 792, Roxboro, NC 27573. |
