Encouraging and Equipping Families for a Successful Homeschool Journey



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NEWS & UPDATE

February 2024

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Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.



CLOSED for Good Friday

Friday, March 29th


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UPCOMING EVENTS

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MONTHLY SALES

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LOCATION & HOURS

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WELCOME

CHSRC is here for you!

We're here to support homeschool families with their homeschool needs.

Are you looking for more information on homeschooling? Do you need a specific curriculum suggestion? What about testing? Our mission at CHSRC is to equip and encourage families for a successful homeschool journey. Let us help you find the answers you need.

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JANET'S CORNER

TWO MORE WAYS TO SAVE AT CHSRC!


We are excited to launch our new loyalty program!


With every purchase you make, you will earn points towards a discount. As you start checking out, you will need to enter your phone number or email. When you do, you will get 1 point for each dollar spent. After 200 points, you will qualify for a $5.00 discount on your next purchase!


CHSRC is joining the many small businesses and non-profits that are using a cash discount program to avoid increasing their prices.


With this program, our point-of-sale system automatically includes the credit card fees with the individual price of each book you buy (about 3%.) Those who wish to avoid this small increase, can pay in cash and get the cash discount!


What are some of the other ways to save at CHSRC?


  • Access a large selection of nicely discounted previously owned books.
  • Access a large selection of new curricula at great prices.
  • Touch and compare curriculum instead of buying something online realizing that it isn't what you thought it would be.
  • Curriculum experts available to answer your questions.
  • Expert advice and encouragement.
  • No shipping fees.
  • And much more!


Arizona Homeschool Email Newsletter

One of my favorite things is to meet new homeschooling families. About 5 years ago I had the honor to meet Brenda Serna. Her little one was in the third grade, and Brenda needed to make sure this homeschooling thing was truly doable. She also needed some specific input as her family was considering a transition out of the public school system.


Thinking of Brenda makes me smile, she soon started homeschooling and became not only a great friend to CHSRC but also one of our greatest cheerleaders.


Since the beginning of her homeschool journey, Brenda had in her heart a desire to bless the homeschooling community. Right away, I loved how she regularly sends families to CHSRC. In 2021, she started producing the Arizona Homeschool Email Newsletter when she saw the need for one place where families could find vetted homeschool-friendly events.


CHSRC receives many requests to post in our newsletter many types of homeschool activities and events. Even if we would love to vet them all, we don't have the manpower to do so.


Alas... The solution became clear! CHSRC finds in Brenda a person who not only loves home education but will also jealously work for the benefit of homeschooling families. CHSRC is forwarding many homeschool opportunities to Brenda, she will vet them, and if they meet the required standards, they will be published in the Arizona Homeschool Email Newsletter. The goal of this newsletter is to provide a vetted list of homeschool-related classes, workshops, field trips, discounts, freebies, and much more around the state of Arizona! The newsletter is sent out weekly at no cost or obligation.


I want to thank Brenda for her desire to serve the homeschooling community and for supporting the local homeschool community by also supporting CHSRC!


Please complete this form to request to have your homeschool-related classes/activities and business, including field trips, considered to be listed in the Arizona Homeschool Email Newsletter.


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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

The IOWA test helps parents by providing a comprehensive assessment of student progress in major content areas.

 

CHSRC offers this test twice each year to homeschooling families which gives students group test-taking practice in a homeschool-friendly environment. Register online. 

Spring Testing

3rd-8th Grades

March 21 & 22

 

Summer Testing

3rd-8th Grades & High School

June 6th & 7th

 

Visit our website to learn more about testing at CHSRC.

Register today!

One of my favorite things!

So many things at CHSRC make me think of the iconic song "My Favorite Things." Some might equate testing to... "When a dog bites, when a bee stings..." NOT at CHSRC. Perhaps, that is why our testing is one of my favorite times.

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NEW BOARD MEMBERS


In January of 2022, the move to our new location precipitated many changes. Two of the biggest behind-the-scenes jobs our board tackled were the updating of CHSRC's governance documents and the change of our IRS status from a DBA to a stand-alone 501c3 nonprofit charity.

 

During this transition, we saw firsthand how God prepared our board for this time and gifted us with connections to the experts we needed. CHSRC's team worked diligently with the guidance of these experts and this transition occurred quite seamlessly.



We also knew we needed "new blood" to ensure that CHSRC's mission could continue well into the future! It became evident that more behind-the-scenes work had to be done to be ready to welcome new board members. More work sounds like a funny gift. But, it truly was an amazing gift. 

 

That is why, as we previously announced in December, CHSRC is looking for New Board Members!!!

 

Currently, we are seeking individuals who are passionate about home education, dedicated to the values of homeschooling and CHSRC, and eager to contribute their skills and insights to our organization.


Serving as a board member of Covenant Home School Resource Center provides a unique chance to shape the future of homeschooling, influence policy decisions, and help families thrive in their educational endeavors.

 

Please click below for more information. If you know someone who might be a good match for our board, please send them the link below... gjdklfjlsdkjflkwdss

More information.

SPANISH LANGUAGE CONFERENCE

Join us for this free conference where Edwin and Jennifer Mercado will share their experience in homeschooling. Caridad Legere and our own Janet Forte will be at this event ready to encourage you!


Acompáñenos a esta conferencia gratis donde Edwin y Jennifer Mercado compartirán sobre sus experiencias con la educación en el hogar. Caridad Legere y Janet Forte también estarán en este evento listas para servirlos.


February 28th

6:30 - 8:30 pm


Evident Life Church

415 N. Gilbert Rd.

Gilbert, AZ 85234

Register here

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

CHSRC is proud to offer free homeschool assistance in our bookstore. This includes helping you find a curriculum option that will work for you and your family. 


​For an exclusive, more in-depth experience, we invite you to reserve your own private consultation with one of our experienced homeschool coaches. We offer two consultation formats; In-person and ZOOM. If you would like a more hands-on experience with the various curriculum options, we suggest you choose the In-person consultation. 

Dates & times:

Private consultations are scheduled each Thursday and Friday at 9:00 a.m.

 

Cost:

$50 per one-hour session (plus processing charges).

 

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • How to get started.
  • How to homeschool high school.
  • Planning and preparing for homeschooling.
  • De-schooling.
  • Un-schooling.
  • High school transcript help.
  • Choosing the right curriculum.
  • General homeschooling help/information.


*Consultas disponibles en español.

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SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS

Homeschool families (including ESA) can now receive a 10% discount on Arizona Science Center individual or family memberships by using our promo code COVENANT.


Discount available February 25th thru March 2nd.


Use the discount to visit the Arizona Science Center on March 2nd and meet Janet and Kris as they promote homeschooling to ALL the science center visitors!

BONUS: 20% of all memberships and ticket purchases will go toward bringing a Science on Wheels event to CHSRC.

Purchase here with the promo code COVENANT

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING HOMESCHOOLING IN ARIZONA!

Donations and sales of used books are vital to the furtherance of CHSRC's mission; encouraging and equipping families for a successful homeschool journey. You may never know, in this lifetime, how your generous gifts have blessed other homeschooling families.

 

As a thank you for your donation, CHSRC will offer you a discount coupon for qualifying* used books, as well as, a tax receipt. We receive donations anytime during normal business hours. 

WHAT CHSRC NEEDS

 

The homeschool books and education items we are looking for need to be mostly current edition and in good or better than good condition (meaning no water damage, used but clean, no extreme wear, complete, etc.)

 

 The items we are in most need of are:

  • Current edition homeschool curriculum.
  • Current Edition unmarked homeschool workbooks.
  • One edition old curriculum may be accepted (one edition old, meaning if the current edition is the 4th edition, the old edition accepted would be the 3rd edition.)
  • One edition old, teacher guides alone can’t be accepted but if they accompany the textbook or unmarked workbook, it is good! 
  • Miscellaneous DK or Usborn-style books.
  • Family-friendly chapter books and classics are always well-loved here at CHSRC.
  • Complete educational large-piece puzzles (Please keep in mind that the number of pieces needs to be one that our staff can easily count/verify they are complete)
  • Complete educational games that are easy for us to verify they are complete.
  • Children's books: Due to space issues we can only accept classic children's books such as Dr. Seuss, etc.
  • Vintage educational items or books in reasonably good shape may be accepted. 
  • Microscopes: In good usable condition/without need of repairs.
  • Beakers, and any chemistry/biology glass items and tools, need to be like-new/clean with no stains or residues.
  • Plastic chemistry and biology individual lab items, need to look like new. Non-discolored and clean.

 

Unfortunately, right now we do not have space for:

  • Science kits
  • Chemicals
  • Most old edition curriculum.
  • Magazines.
  • Encyclopedias
  • General books that are not homeschool/educational specific.
  • Public school curriculum.
  • Store-bought per grade level general workbooks. 

 

If you have biology specimens, please let us know in advance so we can contact our science teacher to find out if she can use them.

 

Right now we also have an overflow and will likely not be able to accept:

  • Rod and Staff
  • Christian Light Curriculum

​Why don't we accept donations of cassette tapes or VHS tapes?

Because we're trying to fast-forward into the future, not rewind to the past!

 We reserve the right to not offer a discount on items we won’t be able to sell.

 

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Archery Classes and Competition for 3rd to 12th grades


There are spots available for 3rd-12th grade students to join the Dove Archery Team of Arizona. No equipment is needed.


LOCATION: Glendale Heroes Regional Park, Archery Range

DAY/TIME: Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

CONTACT: Rachel Bain at rachbain@aol.com

COST: $75 for family registration plus $61 per archer for the year.

WEBSITE: chsrc.org/archery-group

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HOW DO WE DO IT?

The mission of CHSRC is to encourage and equip families for a successful homeschool journey. How do we accomplish this?

 

We accomplish this by providing families with how-to-get-started information, personalized consultations, and general homeschooling information in our brand-new, spacious bookstore.

 

Our expertise is in assisting families in finding the ideal educational resources for their households.

 

We welcome your gifts of new and used textbooks and offer a local resource center where homeschool families can find and buy the books they require at significant savings. It's a win-win situation!

 

We thank you if you have chosen to give to CHSRC in the past and encourage your continued support.

 

You may never know, in this lifetime, how your generous gifts have blessed other homeschooling families.

FIND NEW AND USED CURRICULUM AT CHSRC

...AND SO MUCH MORE!

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SO MANY WAYS TO SUPPORT CHSRC

Thank you for your support in choosing

Covenant Home School Resource Center

as your charity of choice!


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