First of all, please email me your telephone number, Sherre.  I wrote it down to
call you back yesterday and, in the midst of all of our company, the number got
misplaced and I can't find it.


> Lisa ~ we filed an individual affidavit last year.  Named our "school" and
> everything. Sometimes it makes it easier when requesting materials to actually
> have a school name.

I agree.  I have had years were the deadline Oct. something) passed so, we
didn't
end up filing.  Other years, I've filed.  I've registered with CLonlara for next
year so, they will file anything that needs to be filed, for me.  Fortunately,
California and Fresno City schools are lenient.  As for filing for preschoolers,
I
probably wouldn't bother filing until my child was six years old (mandatory
school
age here).

> I just received a wonderful set of chemistry/science posters
> that total 20' in length when put together

This is definitely one of the perks.  Some homeschoolers have actually had
business
cards and letterhead made, with their school name/logo on it, for just such
purposes.

> Do you all think we should pick one location or alternate between a couple of
> parks?

I'm flexible.  I like Oso de Oro, since it's such an awesome park but I'm open
to
other parks, as well.

> Are any of you currently participating in gymnastics, iceskating,
> karate, etc. and could offer others some directions for where/when/who to
> contact?

Currently my children are involved in gymnastics and Tae Kwon Do over at Break
the
Barriers.  I like their philosophy there and my children seem to enjoy
themselves.
The lessons there (for these two activities, anyway) are $28/mo, with a once a
year
registration fee of $30 per child.

>  We really like the Met and would enjoy a group activity there, too.
> Zoo days, movie days, park days, pool days

All of these things sound great to me.

>
>
>  Jill, you know I've kinda volunteered Addison and me for ASL! He
> said he would like to learn Spanish; we got some materials for beginning with
> the basics but it doesn't help me with my accent (or lack of one, actually!)

I could probably be of some help with both of those languages.  I am fluent in
ASL
(alittle rusty on "reading" others but, it would come back quickly, I hope).  As
for
Spanish, I had three years in high school and two years in college.  I also was
an
exchange student in El Salvador, many, many years ago.  I used to be fluent in
Spanish.  I am no longer fluent but wouldn't have trouble teaching at least the
elementary levels of it.  BTW, I'd love to have you teach my children arts and
crafts (when things calm down for you, of course)!

>
>
>
> Again, Sherre, please email your phone number to me so that I can return your
> call.  (Sorry!)
>

Jill

Lisa ~ we filed an individual affidavit last year.  Named our "school" and
everything. Sometimes it makes it easier when requesting materials to actually
have a school name. I just received a wonderful set of chemistry/science posters
that total 20' in length when put together......anyway, my point was they came
quickly to our "school" and they are extremely high quality,
lessons/informations included.  We showed our affidavit at Hollywood when we
signed up for the teacher's program (for free videos).

Jill - I agree that activities together would be so much fun! I'd like to see
regular park days and such, too.

Do you all think we should pick one location or alternate between a couple of
parks?  Are any of you currently participating in gymnastics, iceskating,
karate, etc. and could offer others some directions for where/when/who to
contact?  We really like the Met and would enjoy a group activity there, too.
Zoo days, movie days, park days, pool days

The idea of helping each other teach sounds really good, too! I would love to do
some arts/crafts classes for the kids.  Later (after things are settled down
with my dad) I would enjoy teaching or co-teaching something else. Any other
volunteers? Jill, you know I've kinda volunteered Addison and me for ASL! He
said he would like to learn Spanish; we got some materials for beginning with
the basics but it doesn't help me with my accent (or lack of one, actually!)


Let's hear from some of you other list members, too, please!!

Sherre


> From: "David and Lisa" <agaofam@...>
>
> I''m curious. Have you filed an individual affidavit to homeschool or are you
> part of a private independent group of homeschoolers already?
>

Jill and others,
I'm curious. Have you filed an individual affidavit to homeschool or are you
part of a private independent group of homeschoolers already?

Our son is only three. He isn't ready for a lot of formal education. We do
some activities with A Bekka preschool materials and a lot of arts and
crafts. We will probably join Tower, one of the local Christian homeschool
groups, eventually.

I think I would like to use this group as an additional source for ideas and
support.
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
From: Jill (Shira) <shira@...>
To: FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com <FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com>
Date: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [FresnoHomeSchoolers] I'm baaaacccccckk!


>From: "Jill (Shira)" <shira@...>
>
>
>
>quest_j@... wrote:
>
>> what would you each like to see come
>> across the list?
>
>Hi!!!  One of the things I'd like to see is perhaps the formation of a
>homeschooling group where we could have park days, perhaps have informal
meetings
>where we could share ideas, have our children get to know one another, etc.
>Perhaps we could even trade off teaching parts of a unit study or
individual
>subjects.  I could, for example, teach sign language or elementary Spanish.
>Someone else might teach a lesson in science, math, arts and crafts, etc.
Another
>idea could be to set up a curriculum exchange.  If anyone else is
interested in
>any of these things, pleas let me know.  I'll be anxious to see what others
think
>of, as well.
>
>Jill
>
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Did you know each week we feature a ONElist story?
>http://www.onelist.com
>How has ONElist changed your life?  Please share your story.
>

Cheryl,
You demonstrate a lot of courage. My prayers are with you too.
May God grant you and your family the peace that passes all
understanding.

Do the doctors have any idea what is causing the bleeding?
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
From: CIKLONE@... <CIKLONE@...>
To: FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com <FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com>
Date: Thursday, June 03, 1999 11:58 PM
Subject: [FresnoHomeSchoolers] Prayers, please


>From: CIKLONE@...
>
>Hi all,
>
>I missed park day but had a great excuse...my daughter had the flu earlier
in
>the week and I thought I had the same thing...Thursday (1 week ago) I went
to
>the Dr. and he sent me immediately to St. Agnes for internal bleeding.
>Saturday I was air-lifted to UCSF and am still there.  My mom (from AZ) is
>with me - hubby went home to spend a night with the girls but will return
>tomorrow (Friday).  I have several blood clots in my veins surrounding the
>liver but they cannot operate and are trying to figure out what medicines
>might work with me.  I am on one and when they tried to wean me off, the
>internal bleeding began again.  I have received 10units of blood thus far
and
>am stable right now.  I solicit your prayers - God is in complete control
in
>this situation and will be glorified in the outcome.  I look forward to
>meeting everyone *someday* but it'll have to be another week.
>
>Thank you for your prayers,
>Cheryl Ogle
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Have you entered ONElist's "Grow to Give" program?
>http://www.onelist.com
>Deadline is June 19.  Join now to win $5000 for your charity of choice.
>

Hi Cheryl,
I, too, am so sorry that you and your family are going through such an ordeal.
Please know that our prayers are with you all.

God bless you,
Jill

quest_j@... wrote:

> From: quest_j@...
>
> Cheryl~I am so sorry that you and your family are going through such an
ordeal.

Cheryl~I am so sorry that you and your family are going through such an ordeal.
You are in our thoughts and our prayers;I am sending your need  to our church
group who will also lift your name up in prayer.

Our family spent 7 weeks at UCSF about 4 years ago with my dad who stayed in the
CCUand ICU nearly the entire time. They have some wonderful physicians, surgeons
and a very caring staff who will offer your family much support. Just in case
you
haven't been told yet, however - 1.)there are special facilities within the
hospital itself for families to sleep and shower daily; 2.) many motels, hotels,
B & B (some of which are just across the street from the hospital) offer good
discounts and/or shuttle service for patient families. It makes the stay
somewhat
easier for the family!

Our prayers are with you and yours, Cheryl. Get well soon; we'll have a park day
celebration in your honor!

Sherre

Hi all,

I missed park day but had a great excuse...my daughter had the flu earlier in
the week and I thought I had the same thing...Thursday (1 week ago) I went to
the Dr. and he sent me immediately to St. Agnes for internal bleeding.
Saturday I was air-lifted to UCSF and am still there.  My mom (from AZ) is
with me - hubby went home to spend a night with the girls but will return
tomorrow (Friday).  I have several blood clots in my veins surrounding the
liver but they cannot operate and are trying to figure out what medicines
might work with me.  I am on one and when they tried to wean me off, the
internal bleeding began again.  I have received 10units of blood thus far and
am stable right now.  I solicit your prayers - God is in complete control in
this situation and will be glorified in the outcome.  I look forward to
meeting everyone *someday* but it'll have to be another week.

Thank you for your prayers,
Cheryl Ogle

quest_j@... wrote:

> what would you each like to see come
> across the list?

Hi!!!  One of the things I'd like to see is perhaps the formation of a
homeschooling group where we could have park days, perhaps have informal
meetings
where we could share ideas, have our children get to know one another, etc.
Perhaps we could even trade off teaching parts of a unit study or individual
subjects.  I could, for example, teach sign language or elementary Spanish.
Someone else might teach a lesson in science, math, arts and crafts, etc. 
Another
idea could be to set up a curriculum exchange.  If anyone else is interested in
any of these things, pleas let me know.  I'll be anxious to see what others
think
of, as well.

Jill

Hi, I'm back and trying to catch up the mail. Looks like our list was
pretty quiet the last few days; what would you each like to see come
across the list? Specifically.........do you want homeschooling
links/sites, contacts, organizations, curriculum information, support,
shared stories from others who homeschool, information about activities
in Fresno (not necessarily related to hs'ing) are any of you SAHM, WAHM
and want information about others who are also
or.......................??  Please let the list members know what you
would like from the list and its members!

In the meantime, here are a few more sites that work well for
homeschooling.

GRADE K-2; Magnets
Magnet Lesson Plans and Activities -
http://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/instruction/lessons/magnets/magnet.html

GRADES 3-5; Planets, solar system, stars
Amazing Space Web Based Activities - http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Third from the Sun -
http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/landsat/index.html
Athena Space and Astronomy -
http://inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space/index.html

GRADES K-12; Etymology
Vocabulary.com - http://www.vocabulary.com/
What's in a Name? -
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/letsnet/NoFrames/Subjects/la/b8u3.html

GRADES PreK-2; Reading
A Bear Called Paddington -
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/1742/index.html
The Cat in the Hat -
http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Lang_arts/Reading/RDG0009.html
Inferring Character Traits -
http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Lang_arts/Reading/RDG0002.html

GRADE 2; Growing plants
Biology Lesson Ideas -
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/science/scibio.html
Do Plants Need Sunlight? -

http://www.eecs.umich.edu/~coalitn/sciedoutreach/funexperiments/agesubject/les

sons/sunlight.html
Plant Systems - http://www.col-ed.org/cur/sci/sci192.txt
__________________________________________________

Sherre, add my prayers, too.
Our day at the park was, indeed, delightful!!  I hope that we can find a way
to do it often.

Jill

quest_j@... wrote:

> From: quest_j@...
>
> Hi, everybody ~ this list sure has been quiet!! We had a nice day at the
> park last week. Sure would like it if some of you could come join us
> soon!
>
> I won't be posting much in the way of sites the next day or two; my
> dad's terminal and I'll be taking care of him the rest of the weekend.
>
> Be back in touch early next week. Til then, talk to one another!! <vbg>
>
> Sherre
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> It's finally here!  What's your opinion?
> http://www.onelist.com
> Create a Star Wars discussion group at ONElist.

Yes, the Chaffee Zoo sounds like a good trip.
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
From: CIKLONE@... <CIKLONE@...>
To: FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com <FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com>
Date: Friday, May 21, 1999 10:56 PM
Subject: [FresnoHomeSchoolers] Field trip to zoo?


>From: CIKLONE@...
>
>Is anybody interested in meeting at the Chaffee Zoo in near future?  Maybe
>the first week in June?  Also, if there are people involved in Christian
>'schools,' I would be interested in hearing about your school - its size,
>what y'all do, etc.  Please e-mail me privately.
>
>Thanks!
>Cheryl
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Are you hogging all the fun?
>http://www.onelist.com
>Friends tell friends about ONElist!
>

Hi Cheryl and others,
I just read your email. I have the tape and a book about documenting student
progress as a home educator. I haven't read the book or listened to the tape
yet. I would be happy to loan the tape to you. I have read that some
homeschoolers enroll in private distance learning type programs for high
school. Much of the school work is completed on line or through videos. The
schools are accredited and provide official transcripts. One of my
homeschool magazines also provides lists of colleges and universities that
actively recruit and welcome homeschoolers. My son is still only three years
old. We don't know what route we will take. For the time being, we are
committed to homeschooling.
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
From: CIKLONE@... <CIKLONE@...>
To: FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com <FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com>
Date: Tuesday, May 25, 1999 9:41 AM
Subject: [FresnoHomeSchoolers] Park Day & Convention


>From: CIKLONE@...
>
>Lisa,
>
>I went to the convention both days.  I'd love to hear some of the points
from
>the tape regarding "how to document student progress."  This has been our
>first year and, while I'd like to keep the girls home through high school,
>hubby would like them back in middle or high school (this is still under
>discussion!).  I would like to make sure my records are accurate, report
>cards look professional, etc. so we don't try to enroll them in college
with
>a bunch of chicken scratch records.  Does anybody know of a
>report-card/record computer program?
>
>Park day:  We're going to try to make it if daughter #2 is over the flu :oP
>Our best days are typically Monday and Tuesday - noon or afternoon.  Other
>neat parks:  Bob Belcher (Alluvial/Maple(?)); Kaiser Park (east of Kaiser,
on
>Alluvial); Gettysburg Park (behind Gettysburg Elementary School -
>S/Gettysburg between Fowler & Armstrong).
>
>Off to spray the house with Lysol...
>Cheryl
>
><< From: "David and Lisa" <agaofam@...>
>
> Tuesdays and Thursdays are generally best for me.
> Did anyone else go to the homeschool conference at the Fresno Convention
> Center
> besides me? I got a lot of great materials and a set of casette tapes for
> practical ways to
> handle homeschooling- such as how to document student progress.
> Lisa >>
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
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>http://www.onelist.com
>More than 1,000!  Create yours now!
>

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sherre.
Lisa


-----Original Message-----
From: quest_j@... <quest_j@...>
To: FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com <FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com>
Date: Saturday, May 29, 1999 5:10 PM
Subject: [FresnoHomeSchoolers] Quiet list


>From: quest_j@...
>
>Hi, everybody ~ this list sure has been quiet!! We had a nice day at the
>park last week. Sure would like it if some of you could come join us
>soon!
>
>I won't be posting much in the way of sites the next day or two; my
>dad's terminal and I'll be taking care of him the rest of the weekend.
>
>Be back in touch early next week. Til then, talk to one another!! <vbg>
>
>Sherre
>
>
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>It's finally here!  What's your opinion?
>http://www.onelist.com
>Create a Star Wars discussion group at ONElist.
>

Hi, everybody ~ this list sure has been quiet!! We had a nice day at the
park last week. Sure would like it if some of you could come join us
soon!

I won't be posting much in the way of sites the next day or two; my
dad's terminal and I'll be taking care of him the rest of the weekend.

Be back in touch early next week. Til then, talk to one another!! <vbg>

Sherre

I haven't checked any of these out, just wanted to post them first.

http://www.sssoftware.com/freeworksheets/index.html
FREE WHOLE NUMBER ARITHMETIC WORKSHEETS

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/6991/math1.htm
Venture Home Schoolers Resources Math Websites

http://www.coastlink.com/users/sbryce/mathwork/index.htm
MathWork -- Math worksheets you can create in your browser

http://www.worksheetfactory.com/
Mathematics Worksheet Factory

http://www.worksheetfactory.com/links.html
Mathematics Worksheet Factory - Resource Links

http://www.happychild.org.uk/wks/math/index.htm
Maths Worksheets Index - Project HappyChild

http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/math/
SuperKids Math Worksheet Creator

http://www.mathgen.com/free.htm
Free Math Worksheets Generated by MathGen Software

http://direclynx.net/~garner/mgdetail.htm
Math Worksheet Generator Software for Educators - Details

http://freeweb.pdq.net/jomar1/math.html
Print Your Own Math Worksheets!

http://www.shearwater-boats.com/improvingeducation.org/math_worksheets.htm

Improving Education Inc. - Online Math Worksheets

http://www.coastlink.com/users/sbryce/mathwork/sub1.htm
Mathwork Math Worksheets: Single Digit Subtraction

http://www.mathsphere.com/wel2.html
MathSphere: mathematics worksheets for children and lots more.

http://www.black-hole.com/users/rsch/indexnew.html
Welcome To Rick Schauer's Math Pages

http://www.happychild.org.uk/wks/math/key1/index.htm
Maths Worksheets: Key Stage 1: Index - Project HappyChild

http://www.millikenpub.com/bookdiv/mathrepro.html
Milliken Publishing Math Reproducibles

http://www.ti.com/calc/docs/act/ms24t.htm
TI-92 Geometry Worksheets

http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/linda/activities/activities

>html
>Linda's Activities
>
>http://members.aol.com/joemercer/Gxy.htm
>Graphing Lessons
>
>http://www.rhlschool.com/math.htm
>Mathematics Problem Solving - Free Worksheets
>
>http://www.fifeschools.com/math/arithmetic/Worksheet.html
>WorksheetMaker + - x /
>
>http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2200/assess.htm
>Interactive Assessment Worksheets
>
>http://www.mathstories.com/index.htm
>Math Stories for Grades 1 through 5
>
>http://www.schoolexpress.com/free/science/Dinosaurs/wsA.gif
>
>http://www.flora.org/ott.education.misc/1746
>FREE! stuff for chemistry teachers : ott.education.misc:1746
>
>http://www.anr.ces.purdue.edu/anr/anr/fdag/FdSNut.htm
>Food Science and Nutrition
>
>http://weber.u.washington.edu/~chudler/works.html
>Neuroscience for Kids - Worksheets
>
>http://www.warner.clara.net/sciencef/plantsws.htm
>Label the Plants Worksheet
>
>http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/scihome.html
>Hands-On Technology Program
>
>http://www.utenn.edu/uwa/vpps/ur/ut2kids/maps/map.html
>Mapmaker, Mapmaker, Make Me a Map
>
>http://www.webbschool.org/nancy/index.html
>Biology Notes Index
>
>http://student.biology.arizona.edu/sciconn/blood/teachernotes.html
>Science Connection - Blood
>
>http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/Inventions%20Worksheet.htm
>Inventions Worksheets
>
>http://www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.htmlLanguage Arts Lesson Plans
>
>http://www.schoolexpress.com/free/langarts/index.html
>Free Language Arts Worksheets
>
>http://www.tampareads.com/worksheets/index.htm
>Welcome to Grade 2Reading Vocabulary WordsREADING LEVELS 28
>
>http://tampareads.com/
>101 Reading Worksheets - Phonics - Vocabulary -
>
>http://english.ttu.edu/uwc/tablecontents.html
>The University Writing Center--Texas Tech University
>
>
http://www.shearwater-boats.com/improvingeducation.org/language_arts_worksh

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>ets.htm
>Improving Education Inc. - Online Language Arts Worksheets
>
>http://www.ilovejesus.com/myhome/holt/school/index.html
>Time for School! Fun Educational worksheets, puzzles and games for
kids.
>
>http://www.kids-japan.com/knjiwork.htm
>Kanji Worksheets
>
>http://www.warner.clara.net/
>Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers
>
>http://www.frankschaffer.com/frntpage.html
>WELCOME TO FRANK SCHAFFER ONLINE!
>
>http://www.qualint.com/wordsheets.html
>Wordsheets - Create crossword, word search, and word scramble
worksheets
>
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>Copycat Press Inc. Home Page
>
>http://www.teachersfirst.com/class-f.htm
>TeachersFirst - Classroom Resources & Lesson Plans for K-12 Teachers
>
>http://www.kings.k12.ca.us/math/lessons/growth.html
>Emilie Mason, Teacher Instructions, Growth
>
>http://www.schoolexpress.com/
>Welcome to School Express!
>
>http://w3.nai.net/~bobsalsa/lds1.htm#Lewis
>Dot Structures Worksheet 1 of 5
>Lewis Dot Structures Worksheet 1 of 5
>
>http://www-saps.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/info/worksheets.html
>saps worksheets
>
>http://www.scholastic.com/
>Scholastic Inc
>
>http://www.tipztime.com/minicharts/freeminichartsandworksheets.html
>Free Mini Charts & Worksheets
>
>
http://www.sunshine.co.nz/nz/teachers/V2/Longterms/ActShts/ActivitySheets.h

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>Sunshine Online: Activity Sheets
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>RHL School - Free Worksheets and More
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>Free Worksheets For Ages 4-6
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>A to Z Lessons - Rumble Fish - Unit Worksheets
>
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>Grade 6 Football Stadium Pre-Start
>
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>Home School Help - Curriculum tools and research information for the
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>
>http://www.tut-world.com/
>FREE School Worksheets In English, Maths & Science.
>
>http://www.shearwater-boats.com/improvingeducation.org/worksheet.htm
>Improving Education Inc. - Online Worksheet Project
>
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>Activity Sheets 1-3
>
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>Islamic Activities and Worksheets
>
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>KD Printable Worksheets Links
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>Preston Online - Free Worksheets
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>OWL Handouts in Outline Form
>
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>Zini's Activity Page
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>Quizzes Online
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>
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>Frames page
>
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>http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/6727/reproduc.html
>Reproducibles and Worksheets Free on the Internet for K-12 Teachers
>
>http://themailbox.com/whatsnew/newjun98.html
>Product Preview Area: The Education Center, Inc.
>
>http://www.mhelt.com/resource/reward/howmany.htm
>MHELT - Reward Worksheets
>
>http://www.merseyworld.com/educate/planning_lessons.htm
>Educate the Children - Planning Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources
>
>http://www.accessone.com/inew/
>INEW Home Page
>
>http://weber.u.washington.edu/~chudler/works.html
>Neuroscience for Kids - Worksheets
>
>http://www.puzzlemaker.com/
>Puzzlemaker
>
>http://webusers.anet-stl.com/~stars/index.html
>Chores with StarCharts
>
>http://www.kidcrosswords.com/
>Table of Contents--April 1999
>
>http://www.tipztime.com/chorecharts/freechorecharts.html
>Free Chore Charts
>
>http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/quiz.cgi
>Funbrain Quiz Lab - Welcome
>
>http://www.infinet.com/~baugust/worksheets.htm
>Home Schooling Daily
>
>http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6459/archive.html#The+Attic
>The Attic
>
>http://www.kidsdomain.com/down/mac/worksheetmagic.html
>KD Mac Download: Worksheet Magic Demo
>
>http://www.frankschaffer.com/calendar.html
>Online Daily Activity Calendars
>
>http://www.cstone.net/~bcp/BCPIntro2.htm
>Baltimore Curriculum Project Lesson Plan Index
>
>http://www.schoolexpress.com/free/langarts/index.html
>Free Language Arts Worksheets
>
>http://www.worksheetfactory.com/
>Mathematics Worksheet Factory - Math Worksheets
>
>http://tampareads.com/
>101 Reading Worksheets - Phonics - Vocabulary
>
>http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/frac/pages.html
>Fractals Handouts
>
>
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Library/Materials_Search/Worksheets/Worksheet

s
>.html
>Awesome Library - Materials_Search
>
>http://www.rhlschool.com/research.htm
>Reference Skills - Free Worksheets
>
>http://www.rhlschool.com/reading.htm
>Reading Comprehension - Free Worksheets
>
>http://www.tc.cc.va.us/writcent/handouts/index.htm
>Self-help Handouts - Writing Center at TCC
>
>http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/ho.html
>Handouts For Your Classroom
>
>http://www.nspace.com.au/~mvisser/musictut/
>Sharon's Tiny Hands Music Tutorials
>
>http://www.clearvue.com/EducatorResources.html
>Educator Resources
>
>http://members.aol.com/ggallag958/default.html/worksheet.html
>
>http://www.mcschool.com/html/try_some_activities.html
>Try Some Activities
>
>http://cesme.utm.edu/resources/math/MAG/3-5MAGActivities.pdf/35act.html

>
>http://cesme.utm.edu/resources/math/MAG/6-8MAGActivities.pdf/6-8.html
>
>http://cesme.utm.edu/resources/math/MAG/K-2MAGActivities.pdf/K-2.html
>
>http://www.mathstories.com/
>Math Stories for Grades 1 through 5

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/themes/index.html
Thematics Unit

There is a place to go to for various subjects and download lesson plans
on
statistics, measurement, algebra, and other topics in .pdf  format.
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/

Check out this site for grammar lessons, 6th grade and up.
http://www.readbygrade3.com/cvrltr.html
You'll need acrobat reader.

http://www.schoolexpress.com/free/langarts/index.html
Free Language Arts Worksheets

http://www.rhlschool.com/
RHL School - Free Worksheets and More

http://arabesq.com/educate/monthly.html
Islamic Activities and Worksheets

http://www.maineaquarium.com/quest.html
Worksheets

http://www.merseyworld.com/educate/lessons.htm
Educate the Children - Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Resources

http://www.qualint.com/samples/index.html
Qualint: Free Puzzle Worksheets

http://www.kidsdomain.com/grown/links/Printable_Worksheets.html
KD Printable Worksheets Links

http://www.preston.com.sg/pr_worksheets_teachers.html
Preston Online - Free Worksheets

http://www.schoolexpress.com/free/
School Express Free Worksheets!

http://www.incwell.com/Zini/index.html
Zini's Activity Page

http://edutools.cityu.edu.hk/wwwtools/Quiz.htm
Quizzes Online

http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/
SuperKids Educational Tools

http://www.geocities.com/heartland/pointe/6045/links.html
Our Favorite Sites

http://www.angelfire.com/hi/christianteacher/lesson.html
Lesson Plans and Curriculum

http://www.connectingstudents.com/themes/ps2.htm
Preschool Through Second Grade

http://www.argosphere.net/freebie/maths/index.htm
Frames page

http://www.homeschoolfun.com/learn.html
Homeschool Fun!

http://www1.oup.co.uk/elt/magazine/worksh/worksh.html
ELT Website

http://www2.mdek12.state.ms.us/7500/wwwroot1/redwood/teach.htm
TEACH

http://www.angelfire.com/hi/christianteacher/index.html
Resources for Christian Teachers

http://www.mathclub.com/activity/8to12/8-12chal.html
Challenge Activity for Ages 8-12

http://www.schoolexpress.com/free/science/Dinosaurs/wsA.gif

http://communities.msn.com/education/features_he/resources/he_trace_ttf.asp

.
Teach your child to print with this TRACE font -- Home Education and
Homeschooling Community on MSN

Unit study on the 50 states
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/unit-study/lessons/50states.htm

Lisa,

I went to the convention both days.  I'd love to hear some of the points from
the tape regarding "how to document student progress."  This has been our
first year and, while I'd like to keep the girls home through high school,
hubby would like them back in middle or high school (this is still under
discussion!).  I would like to make sure my records are accurate, report
cards look professional, etc. so we don't try to enroll them in college with
a bunch of chicken scratch records.  Does anybody know of a
report-card/record computer program?

Park day:  We're going to try to make it if daughter #2 is over the flu :oP
Our best days are typically Monday and Tuesday - noon or afternoon.  Other
neat parks:  Bob Belcher (Alluvial/Maple(?)); Kaiser Park (east of Kaiser, on
Alluvial); Gettysburg Park (behind Gettysburg Elementary School -
S/Gettysburg between Fowler & Armstrong).

Off to spray the house with Lysol...
Cheryl

<< From: "David and Lisa" <agaofam@...>

  Tuesdays and Thursdays are generally best for me.
  Did anyone else go to the homeschool conference at the Fresno Convention
  Center
  besides me? I got a lot of great materials and a set of casette tapes for
  practical ways to
  handle homeschooling- such as how to document student progress.
  Lisa >>

Tuesdays and Thursdays are generally best for me.
Did anyone else go to the homeschool conference at the Fresno Convention
Center
besides me? I got a lot of great materials and a set of casette tapes for
practical ways to
handle homeschooling- such as how to document student progress.
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
From: quest_j@... <quest_j@...>
To: FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com <FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com>
Date: Monday, May 24, 1999 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [FresnoHomeSchoolers] Park Day Get Together


>From: quest_j@...
>
>Lisa ~ sorry to hear you won't be able to make it; hope another time does
>work for your schedule. I'd like to try to plan regular park days, as well
as
>other activities. If you have suggestions for get togethers, what
times/days
>work best for you (this goes for everyone!) let the list know so we can try
>to coordinate as best we can.
>
>I look forward to meeting you, Lisa, as I look forward to meeting each of
you
>on the list. The others who will be coming are homeschoolers, too, and that
>means new faces and opportunities for all of us to network!!
>
>Sherre
>
>
>David and Lisa wrote:
>
>> From: "David and Lisa" <agaofam@...>
>>
>> I'm sorry I won't be able to make this get together. We love Oso de Oro
>> Park. Maybe next time.
>> Lisa Agao
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: quest_j@... <quest_j@...>
>> To: FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com <FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com>
>> Date: Monday, May 24, 1999 12:48 PM
>> Subject: [FresnoHomeSchoolers] Park Day Get Together
>>
>> >From: quest_j@...
>> >
>> >Hello, Fresno Homeschoolers!
>> >
>> >We're having our first park day on Wednesday, the 26th.  The meeting
>> >place will be Oso de Oro park on Forkner, between Bullard and Barstow.
>> >We plan on arriving about 11 am and "hanging out", getting to know one
>> >another for several hours. There will be several other area
>> >homeschoolers who are not on the list currently because of computer
>> >problems. One of them is setting up a "Storyland at Roeding Park" play
>> >for homeschoolers to participate in.
>> >
>> >This park is one of our favorite Fresno parks because of its multi
>> >purpose use, 2 playgrounds, great paths, etc.  Bring along a lunch and
>> >we'll all relax and get to know one another.
>> >
>> >Hope you can make it!!
>> >
>> >
>> >------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >ONElist:  where real people with real interests get connected.
>> >http://www.onelist.com
>> >Join a new list today!
>> >
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> What was YOUR favorite part?!
>> http://www.onelist.com
>> Tell other Star Wars fans at ONElist!
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>How many communities do you think join ONElist each day?
>http://www.onelist.com
>More than 1,000!  Create yours now!
>

Lisa ~ sorry to hear you won't be able to make it; hope another time does
work for your schedule. I'd like to try to plan regular park days, as well as
other activities. If you have suggestions for get togethers, what times/days
work best for you (this goes for everyone!) let the list know so we can try
to coordinate as best we can.

I look forward to meeting you, Lisa, as I look forward to meeting each of you
on the list. The others who will be coming are homeschoolers, too, and that
means new faces and opportunities for all of us to network!!

Sherre


David and Lisa wrote:

> From: "David and Lisa" <agaofam@...>
>
> I'm sorry I won't be able to make this get together. We love Oso de Oro
> Park. Maybe next time.
> Lisa Agao
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quest_j@... <quest_j@...>
> To: FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com <FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com>
> Date: Monday, May 24, 1999 12:48 PM
> Subject: [FresnoHomeSchoolers] Park Day Get Together
>
> >From: quest_j@...
> >
> >Hello, Fresno Homeschoolers!
> >
> >We're having our first park day on Wednesday, the 26th.  The meeting
> >place will be Oso de Oro park on Forkner, between Bullard and Barstow.
> >We plan on arriving about 11 am and "hanging out", getting to know one
> >another for several hours. There will be several other area
> >homeschoolers who are not on the list currently because of computer
> >problems. One of them is setting up a "Storyland at Roeding Park" play
> >for homeschoolers to participate in.
> >
> >This park is one of our favorite Fresno parks because of its multi
> >purpose use, 2 playgrounds, great paths, etc.  Bring along a lunch and
> >we'll all relax and get to know one another.
> >
> >Hope you can make it!!
> >
> >
> >------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >ONElist:  where real people with real interests get connected.
> >http://www.onelist.com
> >Join a new list today!
> >
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> What was YOUR favorite part?!
> http://www.onelist.com
> Tell other Star Wars fans at ONElist!

I'm sorry I won't be able to make this get together. We love Oso de Oro
Park. Maybe next time.
Lisa Agao
-----Original Message-----
From: quest_j@... <quest_j@...>
To: FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com <FresnoHomeSchoolers@onelist.com>
Date: Monday, May 24, 1999 12:48 PM
Subject: [FresnoHomeSchoolers] Park Day Get Together


>From: quest_j@...
>
>Hello, Fresno Homeschoolers!
>
>We're having our first park day on Wednesday, the 26th.  The meeting
>place will be Oso de Oro park on Forkner, between Bullard and Barstow.
>We plan on arriving about 11 am and "hanging out", getting to know one
>another for several hours. There will be several other area
>homeschoolers who are not on the list currently because of computer
>problems. One of them is setting up a "Storyland at Roeding Park" play
>for homeschoolers to participate in.
>
>This park is one of our favorite Fresno parks because of its multi
>purpose use, 2 playgrounds, great paths, etc.  Bring along a lunch and
>we'll all relax and get to know one another.
>
>Hope you can make it!!
>
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>ONElist:  where real people with real interests get connected.
>http://www.onelist.com
>Join a new list today!
>

Hello, Fresno Homeschoolers!

We're having our first park day on Wednesday, the 26th.  The meeting
place will be Oso de Oro park on Forkner, between Bullard and Barstow.
We plan on arriving about 11 am and "hanging out", getting to know one
another for several hours. There will be several other area
homeschoolers who are not on the list currently because of computer
problems. One of them is setting up a "Storyland at Roeding Park" play
for homeschoolers to participate in.

This park is one of our favorite Fresno parks because of its multi
purpose use, 2 playgrounds, great paths, etc.  Bring along a lunch and
we'll all relax and get to know one another.

Hope you can make it!!

We have 2 two new subscribers to the list; we're glad you're here! When
you feel comfortable, please give us a brief info of your children's
ages, how long you've been homeschooling, questions and/or ideas you may
have......you know, the basics!

Have any of you tried out the Hollywood Video Teacher's offer yet?
Remember that you can get ANY video, except new releases, FREE. And
there are achievement coupons for the kids to use for their own free
rentals. It's a great program.

Bill Nye, the science guy, will offer you free science kits fairly
often. Check out his site for science, videos, offers and his schedule!

Discovery provides you with a complete teacher's planning guide,
schedule, etc. And discounts when you order. They send you a really nice
teacher's guide for planning and ideas/support.

The Exploratorium in S.F. has one of the best sites we've found, for a
lot of reasons - especially for the home experiments (for all age
ranges). They've got some really, really fun experiments, but most
importantly, they provide a complete and understandable explanation of
what's happened during the experiment.

Today is Addi's 8th birthday - so I'm keeping this short since I have so
much to do.

Y'all have a great weekend!

Sherre

Please post your responses to the list, too, so that we can learn about
different "schools", etc! One of you might have just what someone else needs
(in terms of information, contacts, etc) but if the responses aren't to the
list, they'll never know! :-(

I'd enjoy meeting at Chaffee Zoo, too. Anyone else?!

How 'bout a trip to the Met - is anyone interested in coming along?

Please also remember to introduce other friends to the list; together we have
a lot to share!

Thanks

Sherre


CIKLONE@... wrote: Is anybody interested in meeting at the Chaffee Zoo in
near future?  Maybethe first week in June?  Also, if there are people involved
in Christian'schools,' I would be interested in hearing about your school -
its size,what y'all do, etc.  Please e-mail me privately.Thanks!Cheryl

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Are you hogging all the fun?
> http://www.onelist.com
> Friends tell friends about ONElist!

Is anybody interested in meeting at the Chaffee Zoo in near future?  Maybe
the first week in June?  Also, if there are people involved in Christian
'schools,' I would be interested in hearing about your school - its size,
what y'all do, etc.  Please e-mail me privately.

Thanks!
Cheryl

http://www.pizzafarm.org/make_pizza/index.html
Make your very own pizza....directions with pictures and recipes for
sauce
and dough....there are lesson plans here too.

http://www.geocities.com/~atozteachstuff/themes/farm.html
Down on the Farm....lesson plans,activities,coloring, units all for
kindergarden.GOOD!

http://topaz.kenyon.edu/projects/farmschool/addins/farmscho.htm
Welcome to Farm School cute for the younger kids!

http://www.popcorn.org/mpindex.htm
Popcorn.... Popcorn Board Teaching Guide


http://www.kinderart.com/krecipe.htm
The KinderArt Kitchen. Choose and click on a recipe below and get ready
to
mix....Much more at this site!

This includes rules for good handwriting & a program to make your own
handwriting worksheets.
  http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/quilljar/rules.html


VRML Geometry Teacher
http://www.voicenet.com/~techno/geom.html
Was designed to help students visualize solids. "You can
spin
them, walk around them, or just let them rotate."

Lemonade Stand
http://www.littlejason.com/lemonade/index.html
Players must decide how much lemonade to make, how much to
charge for each cup, and how much to spend on advertising.

What Good is Math?
http://www.richmond.edu/~ed344/96/math/
This page provides arguments and examples to help students
understand the uses of math in everyday life. Includes
interactive
activities and lessons.

MegaMathematics
http://www.cs.uidaho.edu/~casey931/mega-math/menu.html
The MegaMath project is intended to bring unusual and
important mathematical ideas to elementary school classrooms
so that young people and their teachers can think about them
together." Includes games, graphics, and links.

A simple little counting game,suitable for kindergarten:

http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/linda/activities/count
ing/count.html

This site offers the following drill materials for Primary
Math
students: Math Flashcards for Kids,  Time Experience Drill ,
Money
Experience Drill
http://www.edu4kids.com/

SCR-TEC mathematics materials must be downloaded.  They
include
Bullfrog math and Dollar Daze.
http://explorer.scrtec.org/index.html

The best flashcards, plus Bingo, Hidden Picture Game,
concentration:
http://www.aplusmath.com

A nice site for drilling the math facts.  There are
flashcards,matching games, or concentration games.  You can use thegames

thatare already at the site, or make up your own.
http://www.quia.com

Kids Money Page:
http://www.pages.prodigy.conm/kidsmoney/kids

Pass the Pigs is a silly little online dice game.  The
scoring of thegame is very do-able for primary students.  The online
edition
automatically keeps score, but it would be excellent for printing the
opening page and putting it in a learning center for making up word
problems.
http://www.ultranet.com/~gkramer/PassThePigs.shtml

Funbrain includes simple games such as Math Baseball,
Changemaker, and a number line game called Line Jumper.  The games are
fairly slow, and theres a lot of distracting information that does not
relate to the problem at hand.  http://www.funbrain.com

At the Monster Math site, there are monster story problems.
Sound is available on Macs.  (If you have a PC, pair good readers with
less
proficient readers to work at this site.)  This site is very good for
second
graders who need to work on story problems, but have trouble reading
them!
http://www.lifelong.com/CarnivalWorld/MonsterMath/MonMathHP.html

In case you need it, here's an Online Calculator:
http://www.exmandato.se/~martin/cgi-bin/calculator.cgi

An interactive pattern blocks game is available.
http://www.best.com/~ejad/java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml

Other interactive math websites:
http://www.proteacher.com
http://www.saxonpub.com   (go to online activities)
http://www.algebra-online.com

A collection of math websites for middle school students:
http://www-personal.umd.umich.edu/~jobrown/math.html
http://www.kidspace.com/kids/
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/library


Math Drill Fun (Ages 6 up)
http://www.exit109.com/~learn/mathdrill.htm
If you are tired of flash cards,try this little game that
offers drill in addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Your parents can set the range of numbers for you.  Work the
problem and check your answer.  If you are not correct,
you have to do it again. The score is kept for you.

Lunar Phases web tool:
http://www.calvin.edu/~lmolnar/moon/
Start close to home first. Tutorials here on the
moon and its phases, along with Tool and Quiz.

Solar System Guide:
http://stardate.utexas.edu/resources/ssguide/planet_form.html
With a teacher guide available, StarDate Online supplies
visuals and text on planet formation, origins, dicovery of
planets, solar winds, novae and supernovae, and more!
Each planet has its own text site with graphics.

The Astronomical Journal:
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/AJ/home.html
This site provides the electronic edition of the
Astronomical Journal. Also find the electronic edition
of the Astrophysical Journal at:
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/ApJ

Space & Astronomy Lesson Resources:
http://inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space/index.html
Very resourceful. Task cards, models, tutorials,
multimedia projects, research topics...incredibly
extensive leist, with printable forms for classroom
activities.  Subjects range from the solar system
to obervation techniques to Hale-Bopp.

Solar System Simulator:
http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/
Here we go to NASA! And doesn't this site sound like
fun? It is. Choose your viewpoint, target, then run
the simulator. You can be a lot of places in this
simulator. Kids will love this site, and you may just
inspire a passion for astronomy!

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Hubble:
http://www.discovery.com/area/specials/hubble/hubble1.html
Who can resist a title like that?  With a daily log,
live feed, Ask the Astronauts, more. Fascinating.

SETI at home:
http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu
I'll resist any cracks about ET phoning anywhere. The
SETI program at Berkeley wants you to help search
for extra-terrestrial communications, by sifting
through their data using your computer on idle time.
Works as a screen saver.

Teacher's Guide:
http://stardate.utexas.edu/resources/tguide/intro.html
Visiting StarDate Online again, this time to the Teacher's
Guide. Here you will find sample lessons and activities
to teach astronomy for grade 3 and up. You are also given
an address to request a free subscription to the monthly
StarDate cd, as well as printed copies of teaching guides.
Also available in Spanish. Worth a stamp, don't you think?

Hands-On Astronomy Activities:
http://www.math.montana.edu/%7Etslater/plw
Hands-on astronomy activities from scientist Tim
Slater, working with NASA. Some activities
include: Make it Yourself Constellation Finder;
The Structure of the Galaxy; Tracking the Sun,
etc. Also, a curriculum available focusing on the
Nature of Science.

Lab Archive:
http://www.astro.washington.edu/labs/
>From the University of Washington Astronomy
Dept., an archive of labs, assignments, &
homework. Introductory astronomy. Some
fun ones here.

Astronomy For Kids:
http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/
Want to make astronomy lessons appealing to kids?
This site claims they know how! Promises a great
time exploring space, with puzzles, sky maps,
and postcards along the way. Explore the planets
first. Each planet comes equipped with a kid-tested
lesson, and questions answered such as What is
it made of? What's it like down there? Elementary
through middle school.

Amazing space:
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Many learning and fun activities here. Try Solar
Trading Cards, where you answer the question right, and
you'll receive a card to collect. Or take an Astronaut
Challenge Mission to service the Hubble Space
Telescope. Managed that one and still want more?
Then try Galaxies Galore and Galaxy Games. Comes
with teaching tips for the various activites,
including lessons plans, relations to National
Standards, and resources. Both kids and teachers
will give this site a thumbs up.

2001 Mars Odyssey Student Challenge:
http://planetary.org/learn/nanoexp.html
A wonderful contest this time.  Called A 2001 Mars
Odyssey: The Student Nano-Experiment Challenge.
competitors will design and submit a prototype
for a student-designed experiment to go on the
2001 Mars expedition. Entry form, rules, mission,
materials, etc. all here. Many regulations, cautions
and guidelines to observe for this experiment
challenge, but worth the effort.

Space Camp:
http://www.spacecamp.com/chroniclers/default.htm
Summer's around the corner, kids are thinking of
camp (or are those the parents?!), and this one is
one of the best!  There are two scholarship levels
available for this scholarship program: current
9th-10th grade students, and high school seniors.
9th & 10th grade winners go to the Science
Communication Advanced Space Academy at the
U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
The high school senior scholarship recipient will
receive a full tuition scholarship to Vanderbilt
University, providing he or she meets Vanderbilt's
admission criterium and enters an interdisciplinary
major in communication of Science, Engineering
and Technology. Rules, entry, etc. here.

<A HREF="http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query">Click here: Received Data</A>

http://www.thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query

OK - here's more - I should have done my research before sending the last
e-mail - sorry!

I went into another area of the ca.gov site and found the true HR1691 - the
above link should take you there.  I don't have time to read the whole thing
right now...

Cheryl

IF this is the same as the bill in question (HR 1691), I can't see where it
will affect homeschoolers - it seems to be something to improve existing
school buildings.  I'll continue my search :o))

Cheryl



BILL NUMBER: AB 1691 INTRODUCED
	 BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Kaloogian

                         MARCH 23, 1999

    An act to amend Section 17070.15 of the Education Code, relating
to school facilities.


	 LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


    AB 1691, as introduced, Kaloogian.  School facilities:  charter
schools.
    Existing law, the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998
(hereafter the Greene Act), authorizes the State Allocation Board to
apportion per-pupil state funding to applicant school districts for
designated school facilities, including site acquisition assistance.

    Existing law authorizes the petition for, and the establishment
of, charter schools to provide opportunities for teachers, parents,
pupils, and community members to establish and maintain schools
independently from the existing school district structure, as a
method to accomplish, in part, improved pupil learning.
    This bill would authorize charter schools to apply for
apportionments for per-pupil school facilities funding pursuant to
the Greene Act.
    Vote:  majority.  Appropriation:  no.  Fiscal committee:  yes.
State-mandated local program:  no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:


   SECTION 1.  Section 17070.15 of the Education Code is amended to
read:
    17070.15.  The following terms, wherever used or referred to in
this chapter, shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless
a different meaning appears from the context:
    (a) "Apportionment" means a reservation of funds for the purpose
of eligible new construction, modernization, or hardship approved by
the board for an applicant school district.
    (b) "Attendance area" means the geographical area serving an
existing or proposed high school and those junior high schools and
elementary schools included therein.
    (c) "Board" means the State Allocation Board as established by
Section 15490 of the Government Code.
    (d) "Department" means the Department of General Services.
    (e) "Committee" means the State School Building Finance Committee
established pursuant to Section 15909.
    (f) "Modernization" means any modification of a permanent
structure that is at least 25 years old, or in the case of a portable
classroom, that is at least 20 years old, that will enhance the
ability of the structure to achieve educational purposes.
    (g) "Property" includes all property, real, personal or mixed,
tangible or intangible, or any interest therein necessary or
desirable for carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
    (h) "School district" means a school district  , a charter
school,  or a county office of education.  For purposes of
determining eligibility under this chapter, "school district" may
also mean a high school attendance area.
    (i) "Fund" means the 1998 State School Facilities Fund established
pursuant to Section 17070.40.
    (j) "County fund" means a county school facilities fund
established pursuant to Section 17070.43.
    (k) "Portable classroom" means a classroom building that is
designed and constructed to be relocatable and transportable over
public streets, and with respect to a single story portable
classroom, is designed and constructed for relocation without the
separation of the roof or floor from the building and when measured
at the most exterior walls, has a floor area not in excess of 2,000
square feet.
    (l) "School building capacity" means the capacity of a school
building to house students.

Cheryl ~ thanks for the url but, so far, I haven't been able to access it. have
you had a chance to read the bill? Does it, in fact, pertain to homeschooling?

Thanks



CIKLONE@... wrote:

> From: CIKLONE@...
>
>
> <A
> HREF="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_1651-1700/ab_1691_bill_1999032
> 3_introduced.html">AB 1691 Assembly Bill - INTRODUCED
> </A>
>
> < Have any of you heard about this bill? If so, please let us know what
>  it's about!>
>
> I don't see anything about HR1691 - but AB1691 came up - it appears to be the
> one.
>
> Cheryl
>
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<A
HREF="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_1651-1700/ab_1691_bill_1999032
3_introduced.html">AB 1691 Assembly Bill - INTRODUCED
</A>

< Have any of you heard about this bill? If so, please let us know what
  it's about!>

I don't see anything about HR1691 - but AB1691 came up - it appears to be the
one.

Cheryl

Have any of you heard about this bill? If so, please let us know what
it's about!

Thanks