BCEI Bulletin Board

WEEK
Aug. 22 - Aug. 28

8/22/10 - High School End-of-Summer Bash!!
Since summer is almost over, Frank and Kathy Boyle have planned an End of Summer BASH scheduled for Thursday, August 26th at Green Lane Park on Hill Road from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. This is for all BCEI students grades 7-12. The cost is $4.00 per person, and we ask you to bring a drink and a side dish to share with the group. We will be having hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill at lunch. Tug of War, Dodge Ball, Ultimate Frisbee, fishing (if you're liscensed), boating rentals available, and other fun activities are planned and of course if you choose you may just enjoy the out of doors getting to know other students. We hope to see you there!

8/22/10 - Fire Safety Education Program
As you well know, fire safety education must be taught every year for grades K-12, and to make this simpler for you BCEI and the Telford Fire Company offer special programs to our BCEI families each year. Monday, October 11th has been set aside for students in grades K-6 and Wednesday evening, October 13th has been set aside for students in grades 7-12. ALL students must pre-register by sending a $5.00 deposit per student, check made payable to BCEI along with the student name, grade and which evening you will be attending. Registration due no later than October 1st. Certificates will be prepared for those present and the $5.00 deposit will be returned when you attend the program. If you have several students and do not wish to attend both evenings simply choose which evening you wish to attend and let us know. Just remember that Monday will be geared to a younger crowd and Wednesday will cater to the older students. Deposit and student info can be sent to BCEI at 146 West Broad Street Telford, PA 18969.

8/22/10 - Classes Being Offered
1. Institute for Excellence in Writing Classes: Being taught by Mrs. Susan Pritt on Tuesday/Thursdays Numerous levels of instruction. For more information visit www.hssegue.com or contact Mrs. Pritt at vpritt@comcast.net
2. Christian Homeschool Speech and Debate: Informational meeting August 24th at 7:00 pm at Conestoga Mennonite Church in Morgantown. Call Pam Hopkins at (610) 913-6033 with questions or more information.
3. ASL (American Sign Language) Classes: Classes to begin in November and run through April. $10.00 per class open to junior and senior high students. Classes will run every other Wednesday, late afternoons. For more information call (215) 536-7166 or maryruthg@att.net. Classes to be held at 1627 Easat Sawmill Road in Quakertown (near Lake Nockamixon)
4. BCEI Handbell and Choral Instruction: Meeting every other Friday at Family Worship Center in Lansdale. Open to all ages and grades. Contact Mrs. Debbie Benner Davis for more information at (610) 564-3295
5. Apologia Science Classes: General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Anatomy and Physiology are being offered on Tuesdays at Finland Mennonite Church, 1685 Upper Ridge Rd., Pennsburg, PA, 18073. The cost is $230 for the entire year. This includes lab and registration costs. The text and solutions manual must be purchased by the parent. The curriculum used is the Apologia Curriculum. Class time will be divided between discussion of the current module and a lab experience. Lab reports, homework, class participation papers, and tests will be assigned on a regular basis. Unless otherwise noted, classes will start on Tuesday, August 31 and continue through the school year until the end of April. Call 215-257-8746 or email zigs7@juno.com

8/22/10 - Homeschool Bowling League
Homeschool Bowling League will be meeting weekly at Limerick Bowling Center - Beginning Sept. 16th, Thursdays at 1:30pm. Call (610)495-7143 or visit www.LimerickBowl.com

8/22/10 - The Schoolhouse Expo
Tickets are on sale now for The Schoolhouse Expo, an online homeschool conference bringing you five days of top homeschool speakers, fellowship, and fun door prizes. Our theme this fall is "Celebrate Homeschooling!" We're going to celebrate the unique blessings of homeschooling, the beginning of another school year, our families, and the freedom to tailor our children's education to best meet their needs. The Schoolhouse Expo will be held from Monday, October 4, to Friday, October 8 with great sessions everyday plus bonus pre-conference sessions will also be held in August and September all for only $24.99. Visit www.schoolhouseexpo.com for more information and to register for this event!

WEEK
Aug. 1 - Aug. 7

08/02/10 - Student Council and Class Officer Elections
Now is the time that BCEI is receiving nominations for potential student council members and class officers. If you are in grades 7-12 you can be involved. Nominations are now being received through the BCEI office. BCEI will check qualifications of nominees and then notify them of their nomination to see if they wish to hold an office or position. Nominees will then prepare a campaign slogan, present a mini-resume and be prepared to giev a speech at the September Back to School Pizza Party to be followed with elections. Any questions contact your class sponsors or BCEI.

08/02/10 - Back to School Pizza Party
Students in grades 7-12, mark your calendars now for our Back to School Pizza Party planned for Thursday, Sept. 16th. Details will be forthcoming. This will also serve as our election of class officers and student council representatives.

08/02/10 - HELP WANTED
BCEI is seeking a mature responsible teen who would be interested in earning credits in Business Administration by volunteering their time in the BCEI office once a week throughout the school year. Please contact BCEI for mroe information.

08/02/10 -

E-MAIL ALERT from HSLDA

Warning: Home School Foundation Impersonator Calling Leaders

It has come to our attention that multiple homeschool leaders have received phone calls from a person falsely saying he is from the Home School Foundation.

This caller, who is believed to be male but identifies himself as a woman, will often claim he is calling from the Home School Foundation and indicate that you have been nominated for a grant or award of some sort. This individual usually states that "she" has 10 children and a college degree in psychology, before proceeding to ask questions about your family's homeschooling practices to follow up on the grant/award that you have been "nominated" for. The questions quickly get around to your disciplinary methods and practices. Please note, HSF has no right to ask you about your disciplinary methods with your children!

If you are ever on the phone with someone saying he or she is from HSF and you become slightly suspicious, or if the questions don't directly relate to the work of the Foundation (helping families homeschool through hard times), please ask for a name and number for you to call back. The Foundation's number is (540)338-8688. If you are given a different number and/or receive a call from an individual who fits the above description, please alert us immediately!

We are trying our best to find out who this caller is and stop him from harassing homeschoolers in our name. This is not actually a new issue; we had a similar situation many years ago and we came close to finding the caller before he went underground. This may be the same person.

If you receive a phone call, write down the date, time and as much information as possible about the caller. Personal information disclosed by the caller and the questions he asked would be helpful. Also collect any information displayed on your caller ID or obtained from tracing the phone number (often by dialing *69). Contact HSLDA or HSF with this information and we will collect it to help authorities in their attempt to track this individual down.

If you have any details that may help us find out more about this caller, please email them to info@homeschoolfoundation.org with "impersonator" in the subject line.

Sincerely,
Mike Smith,
HSLDA President

WEEK
Jul. 11 - Jul. 17

07/17/10 - New Senior Class Meeting Facility!
SENIORS - Please update your calendars! BCEI has established a location for the Senior Class Meeting scheduled for Sept. 20th, 2010, which will be held at the Bridge Community Church (formerly Maranatha Assembly Church), in Lansdale, PA.

WEEK
Jun. 6 - Jun. 12

06/11/10 - Kids Bowl Free Program
Kids Bowl Free allows your family to bowl 2 Games FREE everyday all summer. There is a family pass option where parents, grandparents, older children that don't qualify for the Kids Bowl Free passes and even babysitters can join in the fun and get the same great 2 FREE Game offer every day for a one-time fee of $24.95. Visit www.KidsBowlFree.com for all the details.

WEEK
Apr. 4 - Apr. 10

4/7/10 - Play Date at the Park
Are you a mom of preschoolers or early elementary-aged children looking for a laid back opportunity for your child/ren to play with other children? If so contact Pauline at BCEI for more information regarding Play Date at the Park at bceione@fast.net Moms can connect while the kids play!

WEEK
Oct. 25 - Oct. 31

10/26/09 - Moms In Touch International Group
BCEI is hoping to begin a Moms In Touch International group. Jennifer Brogan has opened her home in Chalfont for the purpose of beginnig this prayer group. Moms In Touch International (MITI) is designed to pray for our children and their schools and they have a wonderful devotional guide to go along with the program. For more information visit www.MomsInTouch.org and be sure to let Jennifer know that you might be interested in becoming a part of this group by contacting her at Jennifer_brogan@yahoo.com

WEEK
Aug. 30 - Sept. 5

9/1/09 - BCEI Prayer Team
Don't forget that BCEI has certain individuals willing to pray for your specific prayer requests. If you have a prayer need please contact BCEI at (215) 723-7226 or if you would like to be a member of the prayer team contact BCEI as well.

146 West Broad Street - Telford, PA 18969 - (215) 723-7226