by Kent Boyle | Feb 19, 2020 | Left
From my observation, homeschooling parents seem to fall into three categories as it relates to the homeschool convention … There’s the “I wouldn’t miss it for the world” crowd, the “I already have my curriculum and don’t really need to go” folks, and then there’s the...
by Kent Boyle | Feb 12, 2020 | Messenger
1. Judges needed. No experience necessary! From Kathy Edelblut: The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) is hosting a speech and debate tournament with over 150 students competing on March 6-7 at CenterPoint Community Church, 101 School...
by Kent Boyle | Jan 29, 2020 | Messenger
1. An “accurate alternative to the groundhog” – by homeschoolers! How about a homeschooled-fueled alternative to Groundhog Day this coming Sunday?For several years, three homeschooled brothers from Eastford, Connecticut have been running an event in...
by Kent Boyle | Jan 21, 2020 | Messenger
1. Take action to defeat harmful mandate The following message comes from Andrew Beckwith, President, Massachusetts Family Institute. Although it does not directly concern us as homeschoolers, this issue has enormous implications for our friends and neighbors who are...
by Kent Boyle | Dec 18, 2019 | Messenger
1. Merry Christmas!!! See you back here on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. 2. Art contest This year’s HSLDA art contest is challenging students to experiment with characteristics of three historic genres of art. Whether Cubist, Rococo, or Impressionist,...
by Kent Boyle | Dec 4, 2019 | Messenger
1. We heard… …that there is a homeschooled-fueled alternative to Groundhog Day! For several years, three homeschooled brothers from Eastford, Connecticut have been running an event in their small town 20 minutes south of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. At 7:30...
by Kent Boyle | Nov 20, 2019 | Messenger
1. Local living nativity sites this Christmas season We have just become aware of two Living Nativities – one in Acton and the other in Grosvenordale, Connecticut. Here are links with more information: https://facebook.com/events/453906528887440/?ti=cl Walk...
by Kent Boyle | Nov 6, 2019 | Messenger
1. Field trip idea: Historic New England Thanksgiving is right around the corner, a time when many of us start thinking about our region’s history and cultural heritage. Check out homeschool programs at Historic New England for group field trips, or plan a...
by Kent Boyle | Oct 9, 2019 | Messenger
1. Big changes in Box Tops* Box Tops for Education is in the process of changing over to a totally new system: from low-tech (scissors) to high-tech (phone app). In a nutshell, this is what you’ll do: 1. Download the Box Tops app to a smartphone, designating...
by Kent Boyle | May 8, 2019 | Messenger
1. YOUR opinions NEEDED Did you attend this year’s convention? MassHOPE desires to serve the homeschooling community, but we can’t read your mind. We need your feedback! Let us know what you think, what you need, maybe even what you can do to help. If you...
