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Dear Customer,
You've waited so patiently for the
new catalog. I just couldn't keep it to myself any longer:
Click here for an
electronic version of the 2011 Sonlight catalog.
(Please Note: The new, updated materials in
the 2011 catalog will be available to order online starting April
4. In other words, orders placed on or
after April 4 will receive 2011 materials. Orders placed before April 4
will receive 2010 materials.)
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What's New? (Including
the "big change"!)
Before you look at the catalog (if you can restrain yourself for 3 more
minutes), I suggest you watch this short video for
explanations of some of the changes:
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Better labels for Core
Programs!
It's true. Many of the Core, Language Arts and Science Programs now have
new labels. Some astute moms on the Forums figured out the new names
before we even intended to release them! Lotusutol saw a tiny mention of
Core F, Eastern
Hemisphere, and cracked the code. I'll let her fill you in:
"I think the Cores have been renamed from
K-7 to A-H, so that people don't get confused by the 'grade level'
numbers. I think the letters would make things less
confusing in choosing and combining cores."
She's right. And that's exactly why
we changed. As charleysoup points out, Sonlighters have been suggesting
this change for a while:
"Now—you gotta love Sonlight.
Yes, some of us have been asking for this for a LONG time, and they do
pay attention and respond when appropriate."
So why have many customers asked for
this change? How does it help you? Watch
the "What's New" video and I'll explain further
there. In short, using letters removes the grade connotation from the
Cores. This helps show that each Core works well for a range of ages and
grades.
For example, it's easier to accept
that Intro to American
History, Year 1 of 2 can be used effectively by a 5th
grader if it's called Core D instead of Core 3. Even though Core 3 was
always meant to serve a range of ages and grades, that number always got
in the way. Moms would feel unnecessarily hesitant to use a program
called Core 3 with their fourth or fifth grade students, even though that
might be the very best program for them to use. Click
here to learn more about this change.
Finding the next Core in
your sequence
I know this is a lot to take in. If you've purchased a Core program
recently, I'll email again in the next few days to recommend the next
Core program in line for you (based on what you've purchased in the
past).
In the meantime, check out the new
Scope and Sequence charts on pp. 150-151 of the catalog at sonlight.com/ecatalog.
Those charts can help you adjust to the new naming system as you
determine the next Core, Language Arts and Science programs you might
want to consider.
April 4: the first day to
order from the new catalog
In the days ahead, please read the new catalog to your heart's content.
Then, as soon as the website goes live sometime in the afternoon of
Monday, April 4 (if all goes well), you can order your 2011 curriculum.
Until then, the Sonlight website and
any order you place will reflect the current products and prices of the
2010 catalog. I'll email you again when the updated website is live.
This exclusive e-catalog
link
Since you are a recent Core or Heirloom customer, I wanted you to be
among the first to see the 2011 e-catalog. I rejoice that you use
Sonlight in your homeschool.
I'll send this link to others soon,
but if you want to be the first to share it with friends who may or may
not get my next email, go right ahead. I'm sure they'll appreciate the
advance copy!
I also want to assure you that a
print catalog is still on its way to your mailbox. I trust it will arrive
within the next week or two (longer for international mail).
If you have questions...
Please let me know, or simply contact
a Sonlight Curriculum Advisor at no charge and no obligation.
These veteran Sonlight moms are already familiar with the new catalog and
can help answer any questions you may have.
Click
here now to browse the Sonlight 2011 e-catalog.
I consider it a great honor to serve
you. Thank you for choosing Sonlight Curriculum.
Many blessings,
Sarita
President
www.sonlight.com
P.S. I'm sure I missed a few people
who should have received this email. If you have friends who didn't get this, please
pass along my apologies and forward this email with the
e-catalog link (sonlight.com/ecatalog)
to them. If they have questions about which Core is next for them, they
can get help at sonlight.com/SCA. Share the Sonlight
love!
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