Beacon is now officially open for business. Formerly the H.E.L.P. group, we have changed the name to update our image and what we stand for. Our key verse is Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.” A Beacon has always been known for showing the way to lost seaman as they navigate the seas. The Beacon Homeschool Support Group is also hoping to be there to provide a hope for those trying to navigate their way through the rough waters of home education and discipleship. In its basic essence, home education is more than academia. It’s discipleship. We are sharing with our children our values and philosophies that no one else can do better than us. It is our core beliefs that we pass on to our children by being with them 24/7. Luke 6:40 says “A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.” I’m grateful for what we’ve been able to accomplish so far.
Now back to Beacon. We have a new website (thanks to Danielle Dittmer, webmaster extraordinaire!!) and all your business can be done right through the simple click of your mouse through the website. If you’re not click saavy, don’t worry. At every meeting, we’ll have hard copies of all the things you’re missing on the web……like activities news, membership packet, field trip RSVP forms, etc. The new website is www.beaconhomeschool.org. It is still not complete so bookmark it and come back often.
For the month of August we are offering a really special deal too. We know educating our own children is a big expense, so we are offering membership for only $15 for the year during the month of August only. Click on the ‘Join’ tab and download the 2009-10 registration form. We’ve updated the form to make it easier to join too. Hurry and Mail it in before August 31. After that it goes back to $25.
Get ready for our kick-off picnic too! Friday, August 21 at 3:00pm at the Twin Lakes Park in Palatine, off of route 53 and Palatine Road. We’re bringing sub sandwiches and pizza! You bring side dishes and dessert to pass. Bring drinks for your own family and voila…. a picnic!! Have the kids bring their finest nautical attire! It will be a fun afternoon catching up with everyone. You can even sign up to join Beacon at the picnic too!! Please RSVP to aapburnham@yahoo.com with number of adults and children. Please type ‘picnic’ in the subject line.
Then join us for the first Beacon meeting – Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00-9:00pm. If you miss the picnic, you can sign up at that time too and take advantage of the new lending library. We’ve tossed the old and kept the most current books with topics that are of most interest. We’ll have a meet and greet meeting and introduce you to the new board and details about the new field trip procedures. Field trips can now be set up by anyone and it’s as easy as 1-2-3 ! No handling of money! Just set one up and we do the rest! You show up with a list of names in your hand and have fun!
For our October 27 meeting we have invited Todd Wilson, the Family Man to join us! This is a no miss event for everyone….especially dads! Make sure to let dad’s know and bring a guest and a guest’s dad! You are sure to love this evening. Todd has a way with humor that will bring the house down and he’ll send you off with a mission for your family! See in advance what Todd is all about at www.familymanweb.com
May God bless you and your family! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via our new hotline. 224-356-3967.
Amy Burnham on behalf of the board, Mike Burnham, Maryanne & Joe Kyle-DiPietropaolo,
Marcy Schmidt, Kim Savage, Deb Holmen, Noelle Vook, Laura Kvistad, Eunice Floyd
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