Scott Valley Homeschoolers

JOINT LEGISLATIVE VICTORY NEWSFLASH - September 29, 2014 From: Roy Hanson--Family Protection Ministries and Mike Smith--HSLDA ***** ***** ***** ***** Bill: AB 1444 as amended April 22, 2014 - Mandatory Kindergarten... Author: Assemblymember Joan Buchanan Position: We Strongly Opposed. Status: VETOED By Governor Brown - A Great Victory for Children and their Parents!! Thank you for your important prayers and phone calls that played a key part in this victory! It is with grateful hearts and thanksgiving to God that we received news that Governor Brown vetoed AB 1444 yesterday. This is truly an answer to prayer. FPM's Nathan Pierce testified in opposition to AB 1444 and worked toward this victory at the Capitol in your behalf. We appreciate all who helped with your vital phone calls and prayers, and with teamwork support of our (FPM's) work at the Capitol in Sacramento. Summary of Concern: AB 1444 would have encroached upon parental rights by making kindergarten mandatory before taking the first grade, forcing the addition of one more year to a child's education. No further action is required on AB 1444. Here is the Governor's veto message: ***** ***** ***** ***** SEP 28 2014 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 1444 without my signature. This measure makes kindergarten compulsory by requiring all students to attend one year of kindergarten before entering first grade. Most children already attend kindergarten, and those that don't may be enrolled in other educational or developmental programs that are deemed more appropriate for them by their families. I would prefer to let parents determine what is best for their children, rather than mandate an entirely new grade level. Sincerely, Edmund G. Brown Jr. ***** ***** ***** ***** Thanks again for your important prayers, phone calls, and support of our work! ***** ***** ***** ***** Permission given to forward this Action Alert unaltered to your friends, church, school, and group. This Newsflash was sent out by Roy Hanson and Nathan Pierce Family Protection Ministries PO Box 730 Lincoln, CA 95648

Remembering what Homeschool is all about, as we plan for a new school year.

WOW this summer is going by so fast!!! I can't believe it!! I am trying not to blink for fear I will open my eyes to September.

This is a GREAT group!! We have used it for a few years now. Take a look, they are offering so much more this year!

This site will tell us which companies/families are changing their products to fit with the CCC. All have different views on this, I am only posting it so all of us can make informed choices, on the materials we choose for families.

THIS IS HAPPENING 5-7-2014, THAT IS TOMORROW!!!

It’s time for another FREE history favorite for homeschool families. Heritage History is a wonderful site that supplies living books, that are formatted perfectly, for an extremely low price. Check them out.

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CHP will be offering a get to know us event. It will be Thursday, April 1st, between 11am and 12 across the street from The Living Well, Dr. Hess's office in Fort Jones. Look for the CHP patrol vehicle. Ask questions, tour the vehicle and get to know one of your local CHP officers. It will be a fun and informative time for all ages.

Spring is here in the valley!! Praying you all are hanging in there, no one gets spring fever to badly, and that we all finish this school year strong.. Amen