Thanks.
A RALLY TO SAVE HOMESCHOOLING IN NEW JERSEY!
Date: Monday, May 24th, 2004
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., RAIN OR SHINE!
Place: Front steps of the State House, Trenton
Sponsors: ENOCH, Unschoolers Network, Catholic Homeschoolers of New Jersey, Tricounty Home Educators, New Jersey Homeschool Association
We need you and your family in Trenton on Monday!
This is your best chance this year to send the message that no changes are needed to the laws that have allowed tens of thousands of New Jersey children to learn and grow in the safest, most nurturing environment possible — in their own homes, with their own families!
Please put aside any plans you may already have for the day and make sure you’re counted!
We are asking legislators and the press to come out and see what a mighty force homeschoolers are in New Jersey.
If they come and see 200 of us, they will think they can turn away from our plight without a second glance.
If they come and see 2,000 of us, they will know we cannot be ignored!
Your presence on Monday can make or break this effort!
Some of our lawmakers have a very narrow view of homeschooling, fundamentally misunderstanding WHO does it, HOW they do it, and WHY they do it.
It is imperative that we demonstrate the DIVERSITY and DEPTH of the homeschooling movement!
Bring a sign (handheld only -- no sticks), banner, homemade T-shirt, etc., with a slogan that will identify you as a homeschooler. Try to keep it short, and try to use some form of the word “homeschool” or a reference to A1918. Remember, we are not against public education, but for homeschooling.
Some suggestions:
“Homeschooling Works”
“Homeschooling -- 40 Years Of Success”
“Remove A1918, Not Parental Rights!”
“A1918 Is Unnecessary, Unfair, Unfunded!”
“A1918 Discriminates!”
“Homeschoolers Have Civil Rights Too!”
“A1918 Violates Federal Law [Small Print] 20 USC Section 7886(B)”
“Medical Privacy for Homeschoolers Too”
“Homeschooling Saves Taxpayers $130,000 Per Child”
“N.J. Home Education Is Perfect!”
“New Jersey and Home Education -- Perfect Together”
“Home Education Freedom Now”
“Vote for Home Education Freedom”
“Free for N.J. Taxpayers -- Home Education”
“Education Excellence -- N.J. Home Education”
“Oppose A1918”
“Home Education -- The Garden State’s Best!”
“We Grow Great Kids -- N.J. Home Educators”
(Especially for children)
“I (heart) Homeschooling”
“I give homeschooling an A+”
“Homeschooling makes great citizens”
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS:
CHARTER BUSES
Please note that according to our rally permit, charter buses CANNOT discharge passengers directly at the State House complex. We believe that if the drop-off/pick-up point is a few blocks from the complex we will be working within the permit limitations.
PARKING
There is a large overflow parking area on Perry Street where a bus comes by to pick up and drop off at the State House. It is about a 10- to 15-minute walk otherwise, but the bus goes right there.
Public parking is available in the Capitol Complex parking garage. It is accessed by turning right onto Barrack Street from West State Street and turning left at the first light onto Lafayette Street. Proceed to the next light and turn right onto South Warren Street. Make the first right and make another right at the stop sign. Bear left at the light and make a right at the light toward the back of the State House. Proceed to the guard booth and have picture ID ready to gain access to the parking garage.
Metered, on-street parking is available along West State Street. Pay lots are located at the corner of South Warren and Lafayette Streets, and at North Warren and Hanover Streets. Handicap parking is available in the parking garage and on West State Street in front of the State House and Annex and across the street from the State House.
You can get a map of street map of Trenton from www.mapquest.com.
Clover Park & Lock
431 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 392-9582
http://www.trentongarage.com
Hamilton Train Station Parking
800 Sloan Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 584-7703
http://www.trentongarage.com
Park America Inc
Bank, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 396-4440
Park America Inc
State Street Square, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 393-9822
Penn Central Parking Inc
81 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 392-5835
Station Plaza Park & Ride
60 Wallenberg Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 584-7703
(609) 599-2802 (fax)
http://www.trentongarage.com
Station Plaza Park & Ride LP
458 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 599-3100
http://www.trentongarage.com
Trenton Parking Garage
1 West Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 394-9324
VIP Park & Lock
60 Wallenberg Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 599-9614
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Here are the directions to the State House from the NJ Legislative webpage:
From the East: Take 195 west to Route 29 north (toward Lambertville). Exit right at Memorial Drive. Follow signs for the Capitol Complex and proceed through the light at the end of the ramp. After the light, make a sharp first right and proceed making a semi-circle around the parking area. Pass through the light into the Capitol Complex.
From the South: Take Route 206 north or 295 north, and follow directions to 195 west. Follow directions above for traveling from the east.
From the West: Enter Trenton via Delaware River toll bridge (Route 1 north). Exit at Route 29. Take Route 29 north (toward Lambertville). Exit right at Memorial Drive. Follow signs for the Capitol Complex and proceed through the light at the end of the ramp. After the light, make a sharp first right and proceed making a semi-circle around the parking area. Pass through the light into the Capitol Complex.
From the North: Take Route 1 south to the last New Jersey exit (“Capitol Complex”). Turn right onto Warren Street and go to the light where you will make a left onto Market Street. Pass through the next light at William Trent Place and bear right following signs for the Capitol Complex.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
You can take the River Line (www.riverline.com) between Camden and Trenton, and direct rail service to Trenton is provided by both N.J. Transit (1-800-582-5946; www.njtransit.com) and Amtrak (1-800-872-7245; www.amtrak.com). N.J. Transit also provides bus service to and within the Trenton area.
FROM THE TRAIN STATION
Walking: South Clinton Avenue runs along the left side of the train station. Proceed up the avenue (to your right when facing the road) one block and make a left onto East State Street. (You’ll soon pass the Department of Environmental Protection on your left.) At one point, the street becomes a pedestrian mall. After the mall, the street becomes West State Street. The State House is two blocks up on the left. The walk takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Cabs: Cabs are available at the rear of the station.
Buses: Buses stop in front of the train station at the corner of South Clinton Avenue. Most service West State Street and the State House.