CHOIS received this advertisement for a homeschool discount to a waterpark and lodge in Washington and thought we’d pass it along for those who may be traveling to the Seattle area.

 Looking for something to do this summer before it ends, or once everyone else goes back to school?   How about coming to the Great Wolf Lodge?

 We are currently running a special for Homeschool families to make individual reservations to enjoy the fun!

 Call 1-800-640-WOLF, or use the promo code: SUMMERSCHOOL  or  1009FALL online to book now!

 Valid Dates: 8/23/10-8/25/10, or 9/13/10-9/15/10

Reservations must be made by August 12^th to receive the discount

 Limited number of rooms available; so don’t wait!

 P.S. If you are interested in booking 10 or more rooms, ask me about our Budget Widget Program!  Earn something back for staying with us!

 Lizzie Hart | Sales Manager

Great Wolf Lodge – Grand Mound
20500 Old Highway 99, SW | Centralia , WA   98531
360.273.7718 ext. 4916 | Direct: 360.347.0991  | Fax: 360.273-8406

Registration for March testing closes at midnight on August 1st.  Go
to www.iche-idaho.org to register online or to print out a mail-in
registration form.  Registration forms must be postmarked no later
than August 1st.  Late registrations cannot be accepted.
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This is an updated prayer request that CHOIS has received. Please join us in praying for Sono Harris.

Many of you are aware of the ministry over the years of Gregg &
Sono Harris. Gregg has been a long-time Christian homeschool
advocate, speaker and pastor and has been very instrumental in
the Christian homeschool movement. In fact, Gregg’s ministry
helped launch many of our state homeschool organizations.
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There will be several radio interviews in the next week to promote home education and the CHOIS Convention. Please tune in to and perhaps get a chance to win a free registration to the convention.

Thursday, May 27 at 8 in the morning on KIDO 580AM. This will be a 10 minute interview with CHOIS Chairman Linda Patchin

Monday-Friday, May 31-June 4 at 8:15 in the morning on KBXL 94.1 FM. This will be a series of 15 minute interviews on the Valley Church program. Topics include: Convention information, Why Homeschool?, How to get started homeschooling, Idaho Homeschool Laws, and Parental Rights Amendment. Guests will include CHOIS Chairman, Linda Patchin. Parental Rights Chairman, Micheline Ghioroso, and new homeschool parents, Amy and Mark Duenas.

Tuesday, June 1 at 4 in the afternoon on KBXL 94.1 FM. This will be a half hour broadcast on the upcoming convention and the station will definitely be giving away a free registration. CHOIS Chairman, Linda Patchin will be the guest.

Be sure to visit the HSLDA booth at the CHOIS Convention for your chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card!

PLUS – If you join HSLDA at the conference and enter the drawing, CHOIS will receive $10, thereby supporting your state organization!

A family picture taken in the summer of 2008.

Just a few weeks ago our family was hit hard with the news that my dear mother, Sono Harris, has stage IV cancer. It that started in her colon has spread to her liver and the base of her lungs. Read the rest of this entry »

I would like to thank the Eagle Rock Christian Homeschool Association in Idaho Falls, and the Heart and Soul Homeschool support group in American Falls for being such kind hosts on my recent trip to their cities. I really enjoyed meeting with so many wonderful homeschool families.

Linda Patchin

CHOIS Tidbits Author to Speak in American Falls

CHOIS Connection columnist, Linda Patchin, will be speaking in American Falls, Idaho on Wednesday, April 14th at 3 pm at the American Falls public  library. Her workshop is entitled: Developing a High School Course of Study. Join us if you are in the area. All are invited to attend this free workshop.

CHOIS Tidbits Author to Speak in Idaho Falls

CHOIS Connection columnist Linda Patchin will be speaking at the Calvary Chapel in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Monday, April 12th. Her first workshop will be at 5:30, entitled The ABC’s of Curriculum and Teaching Methods. Her second workshop is entitled: Developing a High School Course of Study and will be presented at 7:00 pm. Please join her if you are in the area. All are welcome to attend this free event!