I just wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that there are updates to the site. You can now find some of the information on the upcoming events for the next few months.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those members, group owners and moderators in other cities who have stepped up to the plate to bring FL Homeschooler events to their area. I hope as we advance into the 2008-09 school year that we will find more volunteers willing to share the FL Homeschooler's mission.
I'd also like to take a moment to remind readers that you can subscribe to this blog. I use Google as my home page and it allows me to have RSS subscriptions. I am sure there are others out there as well. It is a wonderful way to keep up-to-date even if you are not an active member on the forum.
Thank you!
This one has me livid. . .
Kindergarten is supposed to be a special time in a child's life. The bright fresh faces, the 'big' kid clothes, learning the foundation for your education and the years ahead.
But for 5 year old Alex Barton, he learned about the cruelty of others. You see, he is special needs. He is being evaluated for Asperger's Syndrome.
The teacher decided to have him voted out of the class, survivor style.
Morningside Elementary teacher Wendy Portillio was way out of line on this one. Disciplinary action won't change what has been done.
For more information please visit CBS News http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/27/earlyshow/main4130288.shtml
Please allow me a moment to step up on my soap box.
Homeschoolers are a very active part of our communities. We pay the same educational taxes, and we follow our state's requirements to be homeschoolers. Generally when there is any type of educational contest it is either stated homeschoolers may participate - or you need only contact to get the okay.
Not for Subway. You see they have this contest going and if you are a homeschooler - your child cannot participate.
The prize involves sports equipment to be donated to the child's school. Now I can completely relate to the fact that Subway doesn't want to donate $5,000 in sports equipment to a family. However - it could state that it must be donated to a local co-op, park, athletic program or something. Why just flat out exclude homeschoolers? I mean my child cannot even go enter with their receipt and get a free book?
Subway has me fuming over this one. I personally refuse to spend another penny at Subway. Why would I want my homeschooler to eat their sandwhich if my homeschooler isn't good enough to enter their contest?
So - if you are upset like I am - let them know that it is unfair to exclude us. Let your voice be heard! http://www.subway.com/Applications/CustService/frmCustomerService.aspx
Now because I don't believe in offering my opinion without proof - here is their contest: http://www.subwayfreshbuzz.com/kids/contest.aspx
Other sources: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=65217
