“Snapshot Iowa ”
Youth Photography Contest Announced
Entry Deadline: March 14The Iowa Architectural Foundation is pleased to announce
the second annual “Snapshot Iowa,”
a photography contest for 7th – 12th graders.
The theme of this year’s contest is historic Iowa architecture.
One $100 cash prize will be awarded to each of two categories:
7th – 9th grade and 10th – 12th grade.
For more information:
http://www.iowaarchfoundation.org/documents/filelibrary/documents/2012_poster_with_Main_Street_905B5AD57FA6A.pdf
2012 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Entry Deadline March 15
Each year, students from across the state of Iowa
are invited to submit their original artwork
to the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the contest.
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is the receiving site for Iowa.
Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2012.
Regulations and permitted species can be found at
http://www.fws.gov/juniorduck
In addition, in celebration of the 20th anniversary
of the Junior Duck Stamp Program,
a new curriculum has been produced.
It will be available on the JDS website very soon.
If you would like to have a copy please contact Doreen
and she will mail you a CD.
If you have questions about the JDS program
or want the curriculum,
please contact Doreen Van Ryswyk, at (515) 994-3400
or
Doreen_Vanryswyk@fws.gov
Teach Them Diligently Convention
March 15-17, 2012
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Speakers: Voddie Baucham, Ken Ham, Doug Phillips
This event was born out of a recognized need
for more events celebrating
the focus of Christian Homeschool Families—
which is to disciple their children to glorify God.
The organizers of this Convention
are also officers of Worldwide Tentmakers
which is a Mission Agency focused on
Tentmaking as a missions strategy
as you would find in Acts 18.
Therefore, Missions, discipleship, and parenting
will be a large focus for the
Teach Them Diligently Convention.
This will be added to the normal
Homeschool Convention focus
on teaching techniques and use of curriculum.
There will be two distinctions to this Convention.
First any vendors that touch on
the Beginning or Creation
or have a Bible Curriculum
must sign a statement in agreement
of two theological principles:
Scripture teaches a recent origin for man
and the whole creation,
spanning ~4,000 years from creation to Christ, &
the days in Genesis do not correspond to geologic ages,
but are 6 consecutive 24 hour days of creation.
The Bible is the plenary, verbally inspired Word of God.
It is our final authority for faith and practice
and is without error.
Second, all of the profits
for the Teach Them Diligently Convention
will go to missions.
It is our hope to help parents
infuse their educational programs
with a Great Commission focus.
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do,
do all to the glory of God (I Cor. 10:31).
We desire to focus parents and children on the fact
that we should be seeking opportunities
to spread the fame
of our Lord Jesus Christ whether through
school, playing sports, or running the family business.
http://www.teachthemdiligently.net/home
Lennox Speech Contest
March 19 Lennox Leadership Development Organization,
part of the National Management Association,
is sponsoring a speech contest March 19, 2012.
This is for all students 9th-12th grades
traditional schools
as well as home schooled.
Also any student of a parent working at
Lennox Industries meeting the criteria.
The student must submit a draft of their speech
no later than Feb 17th, 2012 by 5 pm either by
email, USPS, fax or dropping by the Lennox HR offices.
The topic must be Leadership.
Each student may handle this in whatever way desired.
The speech must be 4-6 minutes in length.
Cash prizes will be awarded for all actually participating.
If more than 6 speeches are submitted,
there will be an elimination process to arrive at
the 6 speeches for which time is available.
Cash prizes-at the Marshalltown level:
1st place-$300
2nd place-$100
3-6th places $50 each.
The student receiving first place here,
will be eligible to attend the contest in Detroit Michigan
expenses paid for student and one chaperone.
The first place there is $1000.
From there, the national contest is Seattle Washington
and a grand prize of $4000.
All the forms and rules can be found
at the NMA website
www.nma1.org or contact Leah, 641-754-4530 or 641-754-4406,
Leah.cox@lennoxind.com
TeenPact Iowa
March 19-22, 2012
Des Moines
TeenPact is a dynamic, hands-on
leadership school for Christian students.
Our mission is to train youth to
understand the political process, value their liberty,
defend their Christian faith and engage the culture
at a time in their lives when, typically,
they do not care about such things.
Each TeenPact program is marked by
spiritual discipleship, student leadership,
parental involvement
and a commitment to excellence.
Our loyal base of
parent volunteers and student leaders
keep the vision alive and growing
as we continue to expand nationally.
Founded in 1994 by Tim Echols,
TeenPact currently offers classes in 38 states and counting.
“Changing lives to change the world”
is more than a motto to us.
It’s literally what we do every day.
Monday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
First time students: $225
Returning students: $185
Residential Camp: 3 nights, $130; 4 nights, $170
Political Communication Workshop: March 23,
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $50
(or $40 with 4-day class purchase)
One Day Class (ages 8-12):
March 23, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $40, siblings $30
For full information, go to:
http://teenpact.com/state-classes/iowa
Secretary of State Offers Youth Programs
Offer extended to homeschooled students
March 23; April and Fall 2012
The Iowa Secretary of State's Office is excited
to announce programs to encourage youth participation
in their communities through a better understanding
of the legislative and electoral process.
March 23, 2012
Capitol Youth Day Celebrating Democracy Day.
Students will have the opportunity to meet
with available members of the state legislature
and statewide elected officials;
tour the Capitol (dome included);
and participate in a student rally.
April 2012
Capitol Project (three days).
Selected students will choose issues, draft mock legislation,
debate, lobby and vote on their legislative packages.
Fall 2012
Mock General Election (for groups).
Curriculum is being created which classroom teachers may use
to engage students in discussions on the electoral process,
the issues, and the candidates.
For information on how your student or group can participate
in any of these programs,
contact Jen Fagan, project coordinator by email:
jen.fagan@sos.iowa.gov or by phone at (515) 725-2874
2012 NICHE Graduation
May 19, 2012
First Assembly Church
Des Moines, IA
Click here for more information
and registration link
2012 NICHE Conference
June 8-9, 2012
Renovated Vet's Facility/Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, IA
Click here for more information
Dordt Discovery Days
June 25-29, 2012
Sioux Center, Iowa
If you are looking for a strong academic camp
for your junior high/middle school students,
you've found it!
Dordt Discovery Days is a five-day camp
for students who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.
This camp offers over 40 classes
in the arts, sciences, music, and recreation.
Choices include Lego Mania, Beginning Guitar,
Photography, Cartooning, Engineering, CSI,
Ooey- goey Science, Theater Makeup Studio,
and Ink Slingers.
Choose 1 morning & 1 afternoon class for the week.
Lots of hands-on activities and a low instructor/student ratio.
Classes are taught by Dordt College faculty
or local middle school or high school educators.
Residential, commuter or day camper options are available.
Registration opens March 24 at
www.dordt.edu/events/ddd.
Watch this website for class selections about March 1.
Questions? Dianne De Wit (712) 722-6029
ddewit@dordt.eduDordt College is a Christian liberal arts college
located in Sioux Center, Iowa.
This is Dordt Discovery Day's 16th year.
MasterWorks Festival
Summer 2012
MasterWorks Festival is a 4-week
Christian performing arts festival
that strives to reach
the performing arts world for Christ,
offering programs for
classical music, theater, and dance,
and the opportunity for students to come and learn
from professionals in their field
and get training not only in their art form,
but also in learning how
to share their faith with others.
This program is an excellent training source
for students ages 14-26.
If you have any questions, contact Daniel Moore
publicity@christianperformingart.org
or visit their website at
www.masterworksfestival.org
Homeschool Cross Country Meet Planned
Jaguars Plan Midwest Regional for October
October 13, 2012
The Rochester (MN) Area Home School Jaguars
Cross Country team is planning to host a meet
for all homeschool students in grades 7-12
in Minnesota and other Midwest states.
Tentatively, the date is set for October 13, 2012.
This would only be open to individuals
and teams who are homeschooled.
Please contact Wayne Dickie at
wsdickie@q.comto indicate interest in participating
and ensure you are part of future communications.
