Spirit Night with the Memphis Grizzlies

MHEA
NEW
S & VIEWS
Feb2015
Vol28 Issue 2
Spirit Night with the Memphis
Grizzlies
Get Your Tickets Now!
On Saturday, March 21, the Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Portland Trail Blazers
at the FedEx Forum at 7:00 pm, and it will be MHEA Spirit Night! This will be a game
you won’t want to miss, as both teams are primed to make this an exciting showdown.
The MHEA group attending the game has the opportunity to have some great fan
experiences pending the number of tickets sold. So encourage your friends and family
to come along with you. MHEA members should purchase tickets through a web-portal
on the MHEA webpage (MyMHEA.org and use the code “MEMPHIS” to get your tickets)
to register with our group. If your sports team, support group, or group of friends
would like to attend the game together, you may purchase group seating through our
own ticketing liaison, Ashley Hill (901-205-1449). This game will most likely sell out,
so don’t delay; get your tickets today!
Your family may get to high-five some NBA stars! The first 30 tickets we sell will
get a fan tunnel experience. If we sell another 30 tickets, those ticket holders will
also get a fan tunnel experience. If 75 tickets beyond those are purchased through
MHEA, our ticket holders will have the opportunity to attend the “shoot-around”
(warm-up) on the floor of the FedEx Forum two hours prior to the game! But wait,
there’s more . . . those who purchase tickets will also have the unique experience to
opt into one of several special VIP tours of Fed-Ex Forum (organized just for MHEA)
in the weeks leading up to the game. Tickets prices start at just $19, but you may
order tickets at any price point you choose. And, the higher the price point, the
more credit MHEA gets towards the “tickets sold,” getting our group closer to those
special fan experiences.
So, make this a unique family field trip and show off just how cool your homeschooling
family is; organize your sports team for an
outing they will always remember; give your
kids an incentive to work toward that will
motivate and make memories; get grandma
w w w. M y M H E A . o r g
and grandpa out of the house to scream
Direct MHEA E-mail Links:
and shout. Come on out to show that you
BELIEVE in MHEA and the MEMPHIS
MHEA@MyMHEA.org (office)
GRIZZLIES!
Activities@MyMHEA.org
Contacting MHEA
Rally Day 2015
Tennessee State Capitol, Nashville, TN
Tuesday, April 14
You won’t want to miss Rally Day this year, because a great day is being planned with extraspecial activities for all. We’ll join together
with home educators from all across our state
as we bring the good report of family-directed
education to Capitol Hill. We’ll also share in a
celebration of God’s blessings to Tennessee
home-educating families! Lots more details
will be coming your way in the weeks to come.
Watch your newsletter. We look forward to
seeing you there!
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MHEA is a Christian organization, dedicated to serving home educators, and is the Memphis-area organiztion of the Tennessee Home Education Association
2014-2015
MHEA
OFFICERS
President
Wayne Addison
Executive Vice President
Bill Richard
Vice President
Kathy Armstong
Secretary
John Vanzant
Treasurer
Paulette Mastin-Gunder
Legislative Liaison
Karen Johnson
Athletics Director
Kurt Brown
At-Large
Suzanne Marrero
April Shamoun
National Geographic Bee
Winners
We had another group of talented students who competed for this year’s title of MHEA
National Geographic Bee Winner. Nicholas Armstrong and Gloria Davis went head to head
in a tie breaking question during the final championship round. It was an exciting finish!
Congratulations to all the students
who did an amazing job answering a
wide range of questions from physical
geography, U.S. states and capitals,
as well as countries, landmarks,
and regions from around the globe.
This year also featured several
new categories like Fun Facts from
Around the World, Wild Animal Atlas,
and Popular Artists on Tour.
If you would like more information
on study tips and ideas to help you
prepare for next year’s geographic bee,
check out www.nationalgeographic.
com/geobee/study-corner. There are
some great tips for teachers on how
to easily incorporate geography into
your studies.
Webmaster
John Vanzant
First place winner: Nicholas Armstrong, grade 8
Second place winner: Gloria Davis, grade 8
Third place winner: Kirsten Erickson, grade 7
Science Fair
Newsletter Editors
Becky Sater
Michele Griffith
The MHEA Science Fair will be Friday, February 20, at Great Oaks Church of Christ.
This year we have decided to shake things up a bit. New this year: Students will have 3
minutes to present their projects to the judges, and PRIZES!!!
Contacting
MHEA
Presenting your projects may seem a little scary, but have no fear. For grades K-3, parents
will be allowed to stay in the gym until their students have presented. Also new this year,
if students want to see how they scored, they can submit a self-addressed, stamped
envelope, and the judges’ score sheet will be mailed to them.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2196
Cordova, TN, 38088
901-753-4705
Fax: 901-753-4706
Office Hours
Mondays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed on Thursdays and Fridays
Office Location
879 Willow Tree Circle, Suite 111
Cordova, TN 38018
Email Address:
MHEA@MyMHEA.org
Web Address
MyMHEA.org
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Currently, the Memphis Zoo, the University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering, and
In His Presence Farm have committed to donate prizes. The Memphis Zoo is giving 4 free
admission passes to the student with the best animal-based project. The Herff College
of Engineering is giving a loaded pack of goodies to the best engineering project. In His
Presence Farm will give a $20 gift card to the best agricultural-based science project in
grades K-5, a $30 gift card for middle school, and $50 gift card for high school.
A host of other companies and colleges are being contacted, so new prizes will be added
weekly. As the donations come in, we will get the word out through our Facebook page and
website, so keep watching.
The tentative schedule is:
Student Set-up: 10:15-11:15 am
Clear for Judges: 11:15-11:30 am (parents of children older than 3rd grade are welcome
to wait in the parking lot, but not in the hallway of the church)
Judging will start at 11:35 am and continue until done.
Registration: See page 13 for registration form. All registration forms must be dropped
off at the MHEA office or postmarked by Tuesday, February 10.
Once the registration deadline has passed, a viewing time will be set up. For all other
questions and concerns, contact Tamara Cunningham at ScienceFair@MyMHEA.org.
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February 2015
Field Day
The 21st annual MHEA Field Day for grades 5K-6 will be hosted by the Eta chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha National
Homeschool Honor Society again this year on Friday, April 10, with a rain date of Friday, April 17, at Buckhead Creek
Recreation Complex, 8300 Hwy 70, Arlington, TN. You must be an MHEA member in order to participate. Check-in
begins at 9:30 am, and the Opening Ceremony begins at 10:00 am, with games running until noon. Participants will enjoy
various games, relays, and competitions appropriate for their age levels. Parents must stay to “cheer on” their children.
In addition to providing a fun day for our children, this is the Honor Society’s annual fundraiser for a charity voted
upon by the Honor Society. Concessions will be available at a reasonable cost for lunch and snacks. Also, our “silent
auction” will be back by popular demand!
ALL participants will be awarded ribbons, and there will be door prizes as well!
The cost for Field Day is $4 per student with a family maximum of $12. Preregistration with payment is required,
and postmark deadline is Tuesday, March 31! (See form on page 18.) There will be NO REGISTRATION available
on Field Day. In the case of inclement weather, please check the Honor Society (honorsociety.mymhea.org) and the
MHEA websites (mymhea.org) for announcements. If Field Day must be cancelled, registration fees will be given to
the charity for this event.
Achievement Testing
MHEA is pleased to announce that we will be offering Stanford Achievement Testing again this year through MHEA
Renewed Moms Ministry for grades K-12. This is for MHEA members only.
Test: Stanford 10
Dates and times: Monday – Wednesday, April 27 - 29, 9:15 am - approximately 11:30 am each day
Cost: $50 per student (cannot be refunded once testing materials are ordered)
Location: Germantown Presbyterian Church, 2363 South Germantown Road, Germantown, TN 38138
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE CHURCH; THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE TESTING.
Postmark Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 10.
Registration materials and payments must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 10.
Registration Form: Available below or the MHEA website, MyMHEA.org.
This will be a drop-off event. Parents are not required to stay with students.
For more information, email RenewedMoms@MyMHEA.org.
Achievement Testing Registration
Registration DEADLINE - Tuesday, March 10
(PRINT CLEARLY)
ONE registration form per family. Space is limited.
Registration is for members only. $50 per student.
Parent’s Name Parent’s Email
Parent’s Phone
Parent’s Address
City
Zip
Student Name
Grade
Age
Student Name
Grade
Age
Student Name
Grade
Age
Student Name
Grade
Age
State
MHEA #
For information about joining
MHEA visit
MyMHEA.org
or
call the MHEA office at
901-753-4705
Mail form and registration fee to: MHEA, Achievement Testing, P.O. Box 2196, Cordova, TN 38088.
Office Use Only: Date Received:_____________ Check:____________ Check Amount:_____________ MHEA #:_____________
February 2015
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SNOWFLAKE BALL Recap
It was a flurry of excitement at MHEA’s very first Snowflake Ball! The Woodland Hills Grand Ballroom was filled
with students arrayed in beautiful dresses and fancy bowties. The dance floor was rockin’ all evening with a variety
of swing dance, disco, classic rock, line dancing, and pop music. Students also had the opportunity to compete for
awesome door prizes throughout the night.
One of the highlights of the evening was dressing in super hero masks, feather boas, funky sunglasses, and other
funny props for the photo booth. What a fabulous way to capture the evening’s memories! All the photos taken at
the photo booth and in the selfie area can be viewed by going to www.photoboothbling.smugmug.com/; then click on
“browse”, find “Snowflake Ball 2015,” then enter the password “snowflake.” Thanks to Photo Booth Bling for making
the evening extra special!
A special thank you to Patricia Robinson and her Snowflake Committee who worked tirelessly to put on this event. It
takes many hours of preparation and many hands to accomplish a task of this magnitude. They did a phenomenal job!
Thank you to committee members Kathy Armstrong, Donna Eakes, Tonya Richard, Cindy Rogers, Becky Sater, Britt
Shideler, and Heather Weiner; decorating assistants Anna Grace Rogers, Ragan Robinson, and Dennis Robinson;
and chaperones Bill Richard, Karen and Greg Spencer, and David Weiner. Thanks also to Paulette Mastin-Gunder
and Helen Sater who worked behind the scenes on the website and in the office to make registration go smoothly.
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High School Connections
Kroc Center Team Challenge Course
In February we’re going to try something new – the Team
Challenge Course at the Kroc Center! Participants will be
CoreFire Commandos (an elite team of search-and-rescue
operatives) and “train for deployment on missions around
the world.” Participants will be in teams of 6-8 and will
compete in a series of 5-minute mental and physical challenges, each designed to teach critical thinking, teamwork,
and leadership skills. This event is open to ALL MHEA
students in grades 9-12.
When: Friday, Feb. 27, 4:15 – 6:30 pm.
Where: Meet at the Kroc Center lobby, 800 East Parkway
South, Memphis, TN 38104.
Price: $8.50 per person.
Register online at MyMHEA.org or mail the form found
on page 18 with payment.
Contact Sherry Shaffer with any questions - phone/
text 901-497-1755 or email HighSchoolConnections@
MyMHEA.org.
Collierville Burch Library
Teen Events
Some exciting events are coming up soon for teens at the
Collierville Burch Library! Register for all events online at
colliervillelibrary.org/events.
Lasertag
For March we’ve scheduled one of our more popular activities - Lasertag. This event is open to ALL MHEA students
in grades 9-12.
When: Friday, March 27, 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
Where: Golf and Games Family Park, 5484 Summer Avenue,
Memphis, TN 38134.
Price: $15.50 per person; includes 1 game of Lasertag, 1
game of Putt-Putt, and $5.00 in game room credits. Bring
extra money for concessions.
Register online at MyMHEA.org or mail the form found on
page 18 with payment.
Contact Heather Weiner with any questions - phone/text
901-517-4889 or email HighSchoolConnections@MyMHEA.
org.
Find Us on
Facebook!
“MHEA High School Connections”
We have our own Facebook page!
It’s a great way to stay connected and informed
of High School Connections events and news.
Practice SAT Test
Saturday, February 21, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Registration opens Saturday, February 7 at 10:00 am.
Take a free full-length practice SAT test, and see the score. Get realistic practice on the types of questions that
will be on the actual exam. Receive a personalized score report pinpointing strengths and weaknesses as a follow up
to the practice test. Held in the Halle Meeting Room.
Practice ACT Test
Saturday, February 28, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Registration opens Saturday, February 14 at 10:00 am.
Take a free full-length practice ACT test, and see the score. Get realistic practice and on the types of questions that
will be on the actual exam. Receive a personalized score report pinpointing strengths and weaknesses as a follow up
to the practice test. Held in the Halle Meeting Room.
Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Saturday, February 14, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Come to the Collierville Burch Library Teen Anti-Valentine's Day Party! Play the ultimate anti-romance board games,
vote on most ridiculous rom-com, make an anti-Valentine's card, and enjoy unromantic treats! This event is for ages
12-18. Held in the Storytelling Room.
February 2015
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CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY
MHEA High School Banquet
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Racquet Club of Memphis
5111 Sanderlin Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
Life brings many journeys throughout the years. High school years and graduation are ones that stay with us a long
time. As the Class of 2015 brings their high school years to a close, help us Celebrate the Journey with them at
this year’s MHEA High School Banquet. The MHEA High School Banquet is open to high school students and friends
(completing grade 9 and above), parents, and grandparents.
Complete the registration form (found on page 15) and mail with your payment to MHEA High School Banquet, P.O.
Box 2196, Cordova, TN 38088. Once again, groups of 10 or more can reserve a table(s) for your family and friends.
Separate checks for tickets are acceptable but MUST be submitted together with one registration form. If more
than one table is needed, please submit all forms and payments together. Forms and payments received separately
are not guaranteed seating together, and will be seated at Open Seating tables.
Eta Sigma Alpha National Homeschool Honor Society, ETA Chapter
Molly Matheny & Lexie Lagen, sponsors
Eta Sigma Alpha is looking forward to sponsoring MHEA’s Field Day for elementary students again this year. Please
see the Field Day announcement and registration form in this issue!
Our members are always looking for more opportunities to obtain individual service hours; if any of you have knowledge of service opportunities for our members, please let us know! You can contact Molly Matheny or Lexie Lagen at
HonorSociety@mymhea.org with the information.
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Pick Up Scheduled for Graduation Announcements
Seniors, if you ordered announcements from Balfour, the pick up has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, from 4:006:00 pm, at the MHEA office, 879 Willow Tree Circle, Cordova, TN 38018. Pick up will be in the conference room.
If you didn’t order announcements and now would like some, or if you need extras, they can be purchased at that
time on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need more than 2 or 3, please contact Tonya Richard at Graduation@
Mymhea.org or 901-465-5517. The cost is $1.25 each and must be paid in cash or money order. If you want name cards,
Balfour has the stock on hand and can print them for you. You must call ahead, 901-759-0116, to make arrangements
and prepay by Friday, February 27. Balfour will have them ready for you to pick up on March 3. They come 15 cards
to a sheet and cost $7.50 per sheet. If a balance is due for graduation supplies, payment must be cash or money order
only (no checks or credit cards).
WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS NOW FOR
BANQUET AND GRADUATION VIDEOS!
BLINK, BLINK! That’s how fast time seems to go these days with planning graduation, college tours, and senior year
activities. These are such precious days, and we know you will not want to miss a moment of them. Now is the time to
get your forms and pictures in for the banquet and graduation. Before you know it, another week or month will BLINK
away! Following is what we need from you.
High school experience photos: ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS are asked to submit photos for this video.
Photos need to be from ALL of your high school years even if you have submitted them in the past. We don’t keep
them from year to year. Photos can be candid or formal shots from field trips, family outings, classes, sporting events,
parties, or clubs; anywhere you had fun with your friends and family. There is no limit on the number of photos. Send
as many as you have. It’s about the memories! Everyone loves to reminisce about “the good ole days.”
Banquet/Graduation senior photos: SENIORS are asked to submit approximately five photos, including a baby
picture, grade school picture, middle/high school picture, and your senior or current picture. Include your parents’
names, your full name including first, familiar name, middle and last name (ex: David (Dave) Allen Smith, son of Jim
and Lucy Smith), mailing address, phone number, and email address (printed on a separate piece of paper with hard
copy photos or in the body of your email for electronic submissions). MHEA seniors who are attending the MHEA
graduation and banquet are asked to submit photos. Two separate videos will be prepared - one for banquet and one
for the graduation ceremony, each including the seniors participating in those events.
Please don’t wait! Submit your pictures early! Electronic submission of photos is strongly encouraged.
We’ll Scan Your Photos for You - For those photos that are not digital, two Scan Days are scheduled for you to
bring your hard copy photos to the MHEA office for us to scan while you wait. You will then be able to take them back
home with you for safe keeping. The dates are Friday, February 6 and Friday, March 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
both dates. The MHEA office is located at 879 Willow Tree Circle, Suite 111, Cordova TN 38018. Scanners will be
set up in the conference room as you enter the building.
The deadline for photo submission is Wednesday, April 1. Please don’t miss out on this fun element of graduation
weekend.
ACT/SAT Dates for 2014-2015
The ACT dates for this school year are:
(Test Date / Registration Deadline / Late Fee Required)
April 18/ March 13 / March 14-27
June 13 / May 8 / May 9-22
February 2015
The SAT dates for this school year are:
(Test Date / Postmark Deadline / Late Fee Required)
March 14 / February 13 / March 3
May 2 / April 6 / April 21
June 6 / May 8 / May 27
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Area Activities
Art Museum of the Univ. of Memphis
142 Communication and Fine Arts Building, 901-678-2224.
Includes The Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology. Monday
- Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed university holidays and
between temporary exhibits). Please visit www.memphis.edu/
amum for more information, directions, parking, as well as
information for group tours conducted by docents. Admission
is free.
Biblical Resource Center & Museum
140 East Mulberry, Collierville. 901-854-9578, www.biblicalmuseum.org. General admission is free at all times. Hours are
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Inquire about Bible
Lab classes, group presentations, and other special events.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park Avenue, Memphis. 901-761-5250, www.dixon.org.
Free admission Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon; Pay-WhatYou-Can Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Fire Museum of Memphis
Fire Engine House No. 1, 118 Adams Ave., Downtown Memphis, TN, 38103. 901-636-5650, www.firemuseum.com.
Tuesday all day: Two admissions for price of one (pay for
higher price admission). Holidays excluded. Group tours are
available, schedule in advance, $3 per person.
Lichterman Nature Center
5992 Quince, Memphis. 901-767-7322, www.memphismuseums.org/lichterman. Free admission Tuesdays, 1:00 pm
- closing.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis. 901-544-6200, www.
brooksmuseum.org. Pay-What-You-Can Wednesdays,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free parking.
Memphis Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central, Memphis. 901-636-2362, www.memphismuseums.org. Free admission Tuesdays, 1:00 pm-closing.
(Does not include IMAX, planetarium, or Enchanted Forest.)
Memphis Zoo
Overton Park, Memphis. 901-333-6500. Free admission
Tuesdays, 2:00 pm - closing. Tennessee residents only, all
adults must present valid Tennessee ID. See www.memphiszoo.org/hoursprices for special guidelines regarding
children. Free Tuesdays are not held during the month of
March.
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry, Memphis. 901-521-9699, www.civilrightsmuseum.org. Free admission Mondays, 3:00-5:00 pm.
Tennessee residents with state issued ID only. Not valid
during special events or holidays.
Center for Earthquake Research and
Information (CERI)
University of Memphis, 3890 Central Ave., Memphis. 901678-1723, www.ceri.memphis.edu/perc. Free admission at
all times. Appointments required. Presentations available
for groups with appointment.
Plan ahead for mhea events
Mark your calendars for these great MHEA sponsored events for 2014-2015!
Spirit Night with the Grizzlies - Saturday, March 21
Field Day - Friday, April 10
THEA annual Rally Day - Tuesday, April 14
Spring Banquet and Senior Graduation - May 7 & 9
Kindergarten Graduation - target date in May
MHEA Used Book Sale - Wednesday, June 3
Submission Guidelines: Submissions to the newsletter are evaluated taking into consideration all of the following criteria: to promote the mission of MHEA/THEA/HSLDA; to promote and
provide follow-up for MHEA/THEA/HSLDA sponsored events and services; to celebrate MHEA member student accomplishments; and to list MHEA support groups and some of their
key monthly activities. Submissions may be included that provide information about other area events and services of interest to home educators that are not provided by MHEA as a
community service to our members, however, we do not promote activities or functions that are in direct competition with MHEA. All news submissions must be received by the 10th of
the month prior to publication. “Editorial privileges” will be used when necessary without changing the intention of the submission content. Submissions may or may not be printed.
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February 2015
Community Tutorial Open House & Registration
Thursday, February 19th, 2015
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
at Highland Church
400 N. Houston Levee
Meet tutors & register for classes. 1st - 12th grades.
Contact tutors now to reserve classes. Space is limited.
More info:
www.communityhomeschoolclasses.com
THE BRIDGE TUTORIAL
thebridgeclasses.org
The Bridge Tutorial Open House will be held on Thursday, March 5th, from 4:00-6:00 pm
at our Bridge location – First Baptist Church, Fisherville, 11893 Macon Road, Eads, TN 38018.
(Please do not contact the church for information.)
Visit www.thebridgeclasses.org to see the full list of course options. Open House is a great
2015/16 school year planning opportunity in which to meet Bridge tutors, ask specific
questions, see curriculum, and enjoy an art show by current art students. General questions
may be directed toward The Bridge Administrative Assistant, Stephanie Redmond
(stephanie@redmondroad.com or 901-826-1818.)
The Bridge has offered quality tutorial instruction for almost 15 years in the Memphis
area. We offer classes for older elementary, middle school, and senior high
homeschooled students. We aim to glorify the Lord in supporting and assisting
parents as they instruct their children.
February 2015
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Archery News
Paulette Mastin-Gunder, Archery Coach
TN STATE INDOOR TOURNAMENT: This year’s NFAA TN State Indoor Tournament will be held FridaySunday, February 6-8, at Avery Outdoors in Memphis. For more information about participation in this
tournament, please contact Coach Paulette. A reminder that this tournament is mandatory for our high
school students who are seeking a varsity sports letter for archery. Stay tuned for results!
There were 10 TN state records set by Memphis archers during last year’s state tournament. SIX (6) of
those were MHEA archers! Congratulations to our MHEA TAA state record holders: Agnes Duncan, Rebekah
Mastin, Morgan Mastin, Kelsie Mastin, Taylor Owens and Jason Weiner!!!! So proud of you all!!!
NFAA INDOOR NATIONALS: This year the NFAA Indoor Nationals Tournament will take place in
Louisville, KY, on Friday-Sunday, March 13-15. Stay tuned for results!
MHEA Cheerleading
Girls’ Softball
Girls’ softball for spring 2015 is right around the corner! This will be
the 3rd season, and a tournament and 15 games are already scheduled.
All games are played from the end of March through the month of
April. We need a few more players in grades 7-12! Current players
from last year will have no player fees. Practices started in January;
tryouts and an informational meeting will be held Friday, February 13,
at 10:00 am in the Bellevue gym. All interested girls and parents are
invited to attend. If you have any questions, call Coach Cheryl Willis
at 901-299-1557.
Patricia Robinson, Sponsor
The cheerleaders are excited about
supporting the basketball teams at
Regionals this month! Also, everyone
be on the lookout for 2015-16 Cheer
Tryout info coming in March. Tryouts
will be held in April and May for
Middle School (grades 6-8) and
Varsity (grades 9-12). Can't wait to
see you!
Sports Team Contacts
Athletic Director/General Info
Archery Basketball - Jr High / 12u Boys
Basketball - Varsity boys
Basketball - 10 and under boys
Basketball - all girls’ teams
Baseball - Varsity Baseball - JV / Middle School
Bowling Cheerleading (Varsity)
Cheerleading (JV)
Fencing
Golf
Soccer - Girls ages 12 - 18 Soccer - Jr High Boys
Softball - Ages 12 - 18 Swimming
Track & Field Volleyball
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Kurt Brown
901-496-1920
Paulette Gunder 901-340-4969
Kurt Brown 901-496-1920
Andreus Shannon 901-299-5727
John Moore 901-270-1230
Tracy Rice 901-413-8789
Ron Hobar 901-581-7508
Scott Murry 901-590-9933
Jim Rohde
901-383-8361
Patricia Robinson 901-794-2143 Susan Powers
901-873-1883 Tom Knowles
901-258-1075
Scott Murry
901-590-9933
Bill Ragatz 901-652-0359
Mark Baker
901-484-1193
Cheryl Willis 901-299-1557
Margie Wray 901-896-0303 Quintel Cooks 901-254-4540 Gina Brown
901-949-5866
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Golf@MyMHEA.org
Soccer@MyMHEA.org
Boys.Jr.Soccer@MyMHEA.org
Softball@MyMHEA.org
Swim@MyMHEA.org
TrackField@MyMHEA.org
Sports@MyMHEA.org
February 2015
MHEA Eagles Swimming
Exciting times! Are you ready to try something NEW?
Kellye Stelling
MHEA is planning to start a co-ed WATER POLO team! The only requirement is that you are able to
swim one length of the pool unassisted - you DON’T have to know anything about water polo - that’s what
practice is for! Our own Kelsey McDonald will be coaching the team. You
may recognize her name already from our training program. Water Polo
encourages team spirit, good health and FUN! Practice will be held at
St. George’s High School on Houston Levee. Our meeting to discuss the
particulars will be the first week in February. Please see our website for
the exact DATE and TIME. Go to www.mheaswim.com.
January 15 was our last dual meet, and our swimmers swam fast! However,
with many attending the Snowflake Ball, we couldn’t pull off a win against
Collierville. First place finishes for the night went to Caelin Weaver (200 Free), Shelby Halliday (100 Free),
Lucas Franklin (50 Free), and Molly Stelling (100 Back). BOTH the girls’ and boys’ 400 Relay teams won!
Coach Amanda Galbraith says, “I am so proud of your hard work through the tough part of the training
season. Keep up the good work!” All that dedication culminates in two key meets - County (January 31) and
State (February 13-14) . Coach Amanda plans to take around 20 swimmers to Knoxville to compete. You’ll
be able to see the results here in the March issue! We couldn’t do what we do without parent volunteers.
THANK YOU, moms and dads, for all you do to encourage your swimmers and to run our meets!
Our middle school Eagles swam their final regular season meet on Saturday, January 10. This was their last
chance to qualify for the County Championship at St. George’s. As their times get faster and faster, our
kids hold their own against MUCH bigger teams. At that last regular season meet, our team placed 3rd
overall (out of 24 teams) with only 17 swimmers. The first place team had 33 swimmers, and the second
place team had 40 swimmers. That’s some QUALITY swimming, kids! Way to go! Top point winners for the
girls were Shelby Hale, Amber Schulte, and JoBeth Hillyard. The boys’ top scorers were Hobson Stelling,
Wood Davis, and Levi Reeves. Two of our girls took FIRST place finishes. Congratulations to Shelby Hale
for winning the 100 Individual Medley and to JoBeth Hillyard for winning the 50 Backstroke.
The training program continues to be a place of fun and learning! The kids have a GREAT time whether
they are beginners or are honing their strokes to compete in the meets. JOIN US! We’d love to have you.
All information can be found on our website - www.mheaswim.com. Go EAGLES!!
The Dedicated - the
pool’s the place to be!
High school swimmers
having fun on January 15!
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MHEA Memphis Eagles Baseball
JV & Varsity Teams Begin Preparations For Another Competitive Season
After nearly winning the High School Homeschool World Series last year in Auburndale, Florida (the team fell just
short in the championship game, 2-1 in extra innings, to a very strong Dallas Angels team), the MHEA-Memphis Eagles
baseball teams are gearing up for another season. It’s not going to be an easy road to get to the championship game again
this year, having lost 10 players to graduation, moves, and such. However, the Eagles baseball squad is optimistic.
Preparations began in September with the players going through a fall workout program
that included a strength, quickness, agility, and conditioning emphasis, along with some
baseball skill development. The team recently started pre-season team workouts on January
2nd - training on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for 3 1/2 hours a day. The Eagles are
going to have to play a different brand of baseball this year after losing solid pitching and
good offensive production, but with the returning varsity players’ experience, athleticism,
and leadership, the coaching staff believes that good defense, playing small-ball offense
and smart pitching can get the job done. The Eagles baseball team has much work to do
before the season kicks off on February 16 at Magnolia Heights, so please pray for the
team when you think about it. Pray for good health, no injuries, focus, determination, hard
work, selflessness, and a passion to play the game for God.
A very competitive schedule this year will include the
following Memphis-area schools: Magnolia Heights,
Covington, FACS, Tipton-Rosemark Academy, Trinity
Christian Academy (Jackson, TN), Jackson Southside,
Adamsville, Chester County, Fayette Academy, Starkville Academy, Heritage
Academy, Rossville Christian Academy, St. Benedict, Bolton, Haywood, ECS,
Cordova, Millington, Brighton, Munford and Briarcrest. The Eagles will also be
traveling to Jackson, MS for a Homeschool/Private School Tournament and to
Nashville for the Music City Homeschool Invitational. The season will again
culminate with a trip to Auburndale, Florida to play in the Homeschool World
Series. If interested in coming out to some ball games to cheer on the team,
contact Coach Hobar for a copy of the schedule at Baseball@MyMHEA.org.
2015 MHEA-Memphis Eagles High School Baseball Team Roster
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Coaches
Joseph Addison
Nathan Appling
Chase Baker
Alex Bush
Nathan Dickerson
Cody Essary
Billy Causgrove
Ryan Guyton
Ron Hobar - Varsity
Head Coach
Garrett McAdams
Matthew Guyton
Sam Conrey
Mason Houck
Jax Pennington (8th)
Drew Murry
Aaron Hill
Micah Kendall
Turner Seilhamer
Avery Pattat
Adam Sanderlin
Brenner Whitney
Cody Stafford
Jesse Silvis
Camden Nephew Stephen Sanderlin - Pitching Coach
Freshmen
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Scott Murry
Varsity Head Coach
-
Jr
Cody Walding
February 2015
MHEA MARKETPLACE
Welcome to the MHEA Marketplace! These ads are submitted
by MHEA members “selling their wares.”
MHEA Marketplace provides MHEA members
advertising advantages of increased visibility,
increased ad type identification, and increased quantity for the price $5 per 50 words for members versus $5 per 25 words for non-members.
member ads
Learn how to impact your state government for Christ - TeenPact Leadership School, February 2-6 at the State
Capitol in Nashville (http://www.teenpact.com/); phone 888-343-1776.
non-member ads
Christian Renaissance Camps - After a century of death and despair, the time is ripe for a Christian Renaissance. Dr.
Steven Hake, a literature professor at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, VA, has been praying for a Christian Renaissance
for many years and is now offering two camps to help begin such a Renaissance. He is inviting young people aged 1418 to his home for a week to wrestle with one classic work and one contemporary one; to impart the vision of a Christian
Renaissance to them; to challenge them to love God with their minds in the context of loving Him with their heart, soul, and
strength; and to consider the part they and their children might play in this Renaissance. Find out more and register at www.
christianrenaissance.org.
The MHEA Board would like to state that the appearance of a product, program, or other non-board related business in the News & Views newsletter
does not necessarily have the approval of the Board. Any advertisement, program, etc., not directly related to the business of the MHEA Board should be
carefully scrutinized and considered for the best interests of your family before obtaining/participating in it. The Board is not responsible in these areas.
Science fair Registration
POSTMARK DEADLINE - Tuesday, February 10
ONE registration form per individual or group. Parent will be primary contact for student and/or groups.
Registration is FREE for members and $15 per individual or group registration for non-members.
(PRINT CLEARLY)
Parent’s Name Parent’s Address
Parent’s Email
Parent’s Phone
City
State
Zip
MHEA #
Grades K-12 may enter either a group or individual project. Limit is 4 for any group.
All group member names must appear on original form and cannot be added later.
Student Name
Grade
MHEA #
Cover School
Student Name
Grade
MHEA #
Cover School
Student Name
Grade
MHEA #
Cover School
Student Name
Grade
MHEA #
Cover School
Mail form and registration fee to: MHEA, Science Fair, P.O. Box 2196, Cordova, TN 38088.
For information about joining MHEA see form on Page 15.
Office Use Only: Date Received:_____________ Check:____________ Check Amount:_____________ MHEA #:_____________
Entry in Grade Level ______________________ # students _________________________ Project ID # ____________________
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So are we. As the only women’s college in Alabama and one of the only
Christian women’s colleges in the nation, we know what it’s like to
stand out in a crowd.
If you’re not afraid to be the best possible version of yourself in a world
that often settles for second best, you might have what it takes to be a
Judson Girl. Find out at the Greater Memphis National College Fair
February 24-25, then schedule a visit to experience Judson for yourself!
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CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY
2015 MHEA High School Banquet Registration
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Racquet Club of Memphis
Please order your tickets early.
$45 per person if postmarked by April 3, 2015
$65 per person if postmarked after April 3 but before final deadline of April 24, 2015
Name: ___________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
E-mail: _____________________ Phone Number _______________
For high school students and friends (completing grade 9 and above), parents, and grandparents.
Please print clearly.
Please list all that will be attending, including yourself.
Name
Homeschool Participating in
Graduating
Senior
Senior
Presentation
Grade/
Adult
(circle one)
(circle one)
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Graduating with
MHEA, Faith
Heritage, Other
E-mail
(Senior Presentation
Participants Only)
(Senior Presentation Participants Only)
A Table of 10 can be reserved for families and groups. Separate checks for tickets are acceptable but MUST be
submitted together with one registration form. If more than one table is needed, please submit all forms and payment
together. Forms received separately will be seated at open seating tables.
I have 10 attending. I would like to reserve a table.
Yes
No
Please Circle One
Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with payment. Forms received without
self-addressed stamped envelope will receive e-tickets at e-mail listed on form.
MHEA High School Banquet, P.O. Box 2196, Cordova, TN 38088
Date Rec'd__________ Ck #___________ Amt______________ Ck Date__________ Mem #_________
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GROUP NEWS
Support Groups
Ebony Homeschoolers
Shelby Homeschoolers
Leaders: *Tamara Cunningham, 901-864-5151
ShelbyHomeschoolers@MyMHEAorg
Web Site: www.shelbyhomeschoolers.weebly.com
Contact: 641-715-3900, ext. 348907
EbonyHomeschoolers@MyMHEA.org
Web Site: www. EbonyHomeschoolers.org
Grapevine
Leader:
Kathy Armstrong, 901-388-8364
Grapevine@MyMHEA.org
Support Group Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 7:00 pm, Advent Presbyterian Church, 1879 N.
Germantown Pkwy. We are a group focused on pursuing whole hearted
learning, preserving homeschool freedoms, and providing prayerful
support. We meet on the second Thursday of each month.
Renewed Moms Ministry
Leader: *Denise Turner
RenewedMoms@MyMHEA.org
Web Site: www.renewedmomsministry.org
Spring Class Day
Thursday, February 5, 9:30 am– 1:30 pm, Germantown Presbyterian Church, 2363 Germantown Road South. Bible Study – Lesson
6. Faith 828 Praise Band practice 1:30–3:30 pm. Art with Heart
1:30–3:30 pm.
Attention Members
Please notify the MHEA office if you change your
mailing address. We use non-profit bulk mailing for the
newsletters; therefore, the post office will not forward your
newsletter to you even if you have given the post office a
change of address. Instead the newsletters are returned
to the office (sometimes 3 months later) and we have to
pay for them. Thank you all so much.
A BIG THANK YOU to all the wonderful MHEA
members who write their membership number on their
payments. It really saves time in the office and is greatly
appreciated.
Please note that email addresses for support groups and support group
leaders are to be used for support group questions and correspondence
only, not for unsolicited emails and/or sales and advertisements.
Northern Mississippi
GROUPS
Spring Class Day
Thursday, February 12, 9:30 am–1:00 pm, Germantown Presbyterian
Church, 2363 Germantown Road South. Bible Study – Lesson 7. Gen
SC officer meeting 1:30-2:30 pm.
Spring Class Day
Thursday, February 19, 9:30 am–1:00 pm, Germantown Presbyterian
Church, 2363 Germantown Road South. Bible Study – Lesson 8. Gen
SC regular meeting 1:30–2:30 pm. Faith 828 Praise Band practice
2:30-3:30 pm.
Spring Class Day
Thursday, February 26, 9:30 am–1:00 pm, Germantown Presbyterian
Church, 2363 Germantown Road South. Bible Study – Lesson 9. 20152016 Instructor Meeting 1:30-2:30 pm.
Fellowship of Christian
Home Educators (FOCHE)
Contacts: Web Site: Michael and Laura Matlock, 662-429-7933
www.ourchurch.com/member/f/FCHE
OBLIQUEducators
Contact: Web Site: Dawn Robinson
www.OBLIQUEducators.com
Olive Branch Christian
Home Educators (OBCHE)
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Laurinda Sparks, 901-486-9047
OBCHE.org
February 2015
GROUP NEWS
Activity Groups
Choir
Contact: John McWhorter, 901-292-4690
HiSChoir@MyMHEA.org
Honor Society
Contacts: Molly Matheny
*Lexie Lagen
HonorSociety@MyMHEA.org
SWAT Speech & Debate
Contact: *Nanci Heath
SWATspeechdebate@MyMHEA.org
Yearbook
Contact: Karen Johnson, 901-438-3834
Yearbook@MyMHEA.org
Sports Groups
Archery
Contact: Paulette Mastin-Gunder, 901-340-4969
Archery@MyMHEA.org
Baseball
Contact: *John Silvas
BaseballSG@MyMHEA.org
Basketball
Contact: Website: *Kit Carson, 901-734-8092
BasketballSG@MyMHEA.org
MHEAsports.org
Bowling
Contacts: *Jim & Dee Rohde, 901-383-8361
Bowling@MyMHEA.org
Cheerleading
Contact: Patricia Robinson, 901-794-2143
Cheerleading@MyMHEA.org
Softball
Contact: *Cheryl Willis, 901-299-1557
Softball@MyMHEA.org
Swimming
Contacts: Website: Margie Wray, 901-896-0303
Pam DeSalvo
Swim@MyMHEA.org
www.MHEAswim.com
Track & Field
Contact: *Heather Adams, 901-299-7707
TrackField@MyMHEA.org
*Denotes MHEA Board representative
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High School Connections Challenge Course
Postmark deadline: Friday, February 20
Student’s Full Name _________________________________________________ Grade ____________
Phone No. ___________________________________
Email Address _ ________________________
MHEA No. _ _________________________________
Current Age ___________________________
Registration: $8.50 per student.
Make checks payable to MHEA and mail to:
MHEA
High School Challenge Course
P.O. Box 2196
Cordova, TN 38088
For Office Use Only
Date received ____________________Check #________________Check Date ________________Amount __________________
High School Connections Lasertag
Postmark deadline: March 20
Student’s Full Name _________________________________________________ Grade ____________
Phone No. ___________________________________
Email Address _ ________________________
MHEA No. _ _________________________________
Current Age ___________________________
Registration: $15.50 per student.
Make checks payable to MHEA and mail to:
MHEA
High School Bowling
P.O. Box 2196
Cordova, TN 38088
For Office Use Only
Date received ____________________Check #________________Check Date ________________Amount __________________
Parents’ Names
MHEA Field Day Registration
postmark deadline Tuesday, March 31
Address
Phone
City
State
Email
Fax
Child’s Name
Grade
Child’s Name
Grade
Child’s Name
Grade
Child’s Name
Grade
MHEA Membership Number Registration: $4.00 per child; $12.00 maximum per family; $_______ total enclosed.
Zip
Make checks payable
and mail to:
MHEA
Field Day
P.O. Box 2196
Cordova, TN 38088
For Office Use Only
Date received ____________________________ Check #________________ Check Date ________________Amount _ _________________
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2014-2015 MHEA Membership Application
All memberships/subscriptions expire on July 31 of each year regardless of the month in which they begin.
Membership Dues - $35.00 (THEA annual dues are included in this price.)
Please choose one:
News & Views online (viewed at website)
News & Views hard copy
Make checks payable and mail to:
MHEA Membership
P.O. Box 2196
Cordova, TN 38088
Name of Cover School and/or School District for your student(s) _ ____________________________________________________________
MHEA Membership No. (if renewing) ________________________ Widow(er) _______________ (If yes, ask about additional MHEA services.)
Last name - husband ____________________________________ Last name - wife ___________________________________________
First name - husband ____________________________________ First name - wife ___________________________________________
Address _ _____________________________________________ City _________________ State _____ Zip ______________________
County _ _____________ Home phone _ ____________________
Work phone ___________________ Mobile ____________________
Email address __________________________________________ MHEA Support Group _ _____________________________________
MHEA Sports/Activities___________________________________ Church Attending __________________________________________
Child’s first name __________________ Last name ________________________ Grade ____________ Date of birth _ ________________
Child’s first name __________________ Last name ________________________ Grade ____________ Date of birth _ ________________
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Child’s first name __________________ Last name ________________________ Grade ____________ Date of birth _ ________________
(Use back of form for additional children.)
Unless otherwise informed by the member, MHEA reserves the right to use the name/photo of your family members in our association’s
publications for the purpose of recognizing the individual’s service to MHEA or for winning or placing in a competition sponsored by MHEA.
Date Rec’d__________ Check #__________ Amount__________ Check Date__________ Member__________ Card__________ Letter___________ Mailed___________
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M e m p h i s - a r e a
H o m e
E d u c a t i o n
A s s o c i a t i o n
Inside read about:
Save the Date!
Rally Day
2015
Tuesday, April 14
TN State Capitol
Field Day
Science Fair
Grizzlies Spirit Night
Geographic Bee Winners
Snowflake Ball recap
High School Banquet
Teen News, Sports News
and much, much more!