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Volume 24, Issue 9
Homeschooling: Tennessee Law,
Virtual Schools, and the Kitchen Table
Karen Johnson, MHEA Legislative Liaison
There are several ways to legally homeschool in Tennessee. (For more information and listing of exact
requirements, please go to www.hslda.org/laws) In June 2011, the Jeter Memo opinion was voted into
law with some clarifications and additions.
Option 1: Home School Statute - Notify the public school. Parents must submit notice of intent to
the local superintendent prior to each school year “for the purpose of reporting only.” The notice of intent
must include the names, number, ages, and grade levels of children involved, location of the school,
curriculum to be offered, proposed hours of instruction, and qualifications of the parent-teacher. Parents
must maintain attendance records, which are subject to inspection by the local superintendent. Records
must be submitted at the end of each school year. Instruction must be given 4 hours per day for the same
number of days required by the public school. Proof of vaccinations must also be submitted. (example:
School District)
Option II: Home School Statute - Associate with a Church-Related School. (Faith Heritage, Gateway,
HomeLife Academy)
Option III: Home School Statute - Parent as Teacher in a Church-Related School. (example: Faith
Heritage, Gateway, HomeLife Academy)
Option IV: Alternate Statute - Operate as a Satellite Campus of a Church-Related School. Unlike
Options II and III, students in a satellite campus program are not considered homeschoolers.
Option V: Alternate Statute – Enroll in the Distance Learning Program of an Accredited Private
School. Parents may enroll their children in an online, Category III non-public school accredited by one
of the six regional accrediting associations. (example: A Beka Academy)
Now that the law is clear and homeschooling is defined, let’s discuss the new Tennessee Virtual
Schools using K12 curriculum. The first Tennessee Virtual School was approved summer 2011 by the
state legislature. It is operated out of Union County Tennessee for grades K-8. It is a public school that
sends curriculum and other supplies to the parents. The parents school at home with the provided supplies. They must be logged in to the system 6.5 hours per day (time spent online is monitored by K12’s
software) and the parent must be present. Currently, Memphis City Schools, Metro Nashville Schools,
Putnam County, and Bristol City school districts have asked the state board of education for permission
to launch a virtual school. Deputy Supt. Irving Hamer said Memphis plans to offer its catalog of 86 online
courses to any student in the region who could benefit.
While Virtual School students are indeed schooling at the kitchen table, they are not considered
homeschoolers for several reasons. First, they do not meet Tennessee law for homeschool registration. Registration is with a public school and more than 51% of the schooling is done by a person other
than the parent. Secondly, the curriculum is chosen by the school and can’t be adapted by the parent
to meet the individual student’s needs. Also, families are required to follow public school requirements
on attendance and time spent daily in academics. All flexibility for routine and content that has been
cherished always by students and parents has been
removed. While all these items are crucial considering the Virtual School option, the final determination
comes from the legal perspective put forth by the Home
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School Legal Defense Association. Virtual Schools do
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not meet the qualifications of a homeschool set forth in
Tennessee law. Therefore, Virtual School students
MHEA@MemphisHomeschool.org (office)
are registered with a public school; they are not
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considered homeschoolers, and HSLDA will not
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provide representation.
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MHEA will be following the standard set by HSLDA
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with regard to association membership. Families registered with TN Virtual Schools are not homeschoolers,
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therefore they will not be able to join MHEA. Families
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who decide to have some students enrolled in the TNVS
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and some as traditional homeschoolers will be able to
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join MHEA, however, the students enrolled in the
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TNVS will not be permitted to participate in MHEA
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activities due to sports guidelines and insurance
restrictions.
Contacting MHEA
MHEA is a Christian organization, dedicated to serving home educators, and is the Memphis-area organiztion of the Tennessee Home Education Association
2011-2012
MHEA
OFFICERS
President
Bill Richard
Executive Vice President
John Keller
Vice President
Dell Self
Secretary
David Leach
Treasurer
Wayne Addison
Legislative Liaison
Karen Johnson
Activities Director
Tamara Cunningham
Athletics Director
James Pierce
At-Large Members
Mike King
Donnie Wooton
Newsletter Editors
Susan Crowson
Becky Sater
Contacting
MHEA
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
Thursdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed on Wednesdays and Fridays
Office Location
879 Willow Tree Circle, Suite 111
Cordova, TN 38018
Email Address:
MHEA@MemphisHomeschool.org
Web Address
MemphisHomeschool.org
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It’s Time for School Pictures!
Karen Johnson, Yearbook Sponsor
Are you new to homeschooling? Or have you homeschooled
“forever”??? MHEA offers many extras you may not know about.
One such benefit is school picture days! The yearbook staff arranges for Holland Studio to come and take pictures of our students.
These pictures are good for giving to family, chronicling school
years, and inclusion in the yearbook. You will be able to see your
child’s photo immediately, before you order your package!
In the spring, stylized photos and family photo packages at
very reasonable prices will be offered. Watch your MHEA newsletter for details. Please write these dates on your calendar and
come have your student’s picture made!
Friday, September 9, 1:00-3:00 pm, Great Oaks Church of
Christ, 3355 Brunswick Road, Memphis, TN
Tuesday, September 20, 1:00-3:00 pm, Germantown Baptist
Church, 9450 Poplar Ave., Germantown, TN
Tuesday, September 27, 1:00-3:00 pm, Warren Community
Church, 11800 Highway 64 East, Somerville, TN
Wednesday, September 28, 1:00-3:00 pm, Bolton Full
Gospel, 7333 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington, TN
Photo
Packages
Package A: $40
2 - 8 x 10
2-5x7
16 - lg wallets
16 - reg wallets
Package B: $30
1 - 8 x 10
2-5x7
2-4x5
8 - lg wallets
16 - reg wallets
Package C: $25
1 - 8 x 10
1-5x7
8 - lg wallets
16 - reg wallets
If you haven’t yet picked up your pre-ordered 2011 award-winning
Package D: $15
yearbook, they will be available for pickup at the picture days. Also,
1-5x7
pre-orders will be taken for the 2012 yearbook.
2-4x5
The yearbook staff has already designed the cover and pages
4 - lg wallets
for the 2012 yearbook; all we are waiting for are your pictures!
8 - reg wallets
We want everyone included on their grade page and we need
everyone’s pictures of activities, sports, school lessons and projects, clubs, PE, field trips.......you name it, we want it! We do need
submissions to follow a few guidelines. MOST IMPORTANTLY,
please set your camera on the highest resolution possible.
We have received a few pictures with such poor resolution
it won’t even load onto our pages! Camera phone pictures will
not print in the yearbook. Once you have a good quality photo,
please label each digital image as to the student’s name, grade,
and activity. This will help us keep all pictures in the proper place
and correctly identified. If you feel you are a little technologically challenged, here are some
step-by-step instructions for labeling and submitting digital images: 1) upload your pictures to
your computer, 2) right click on the picture you want to submit and click on “rename,” 3) type
in the info and end it with “.jpg”. That’s all there is to it!
E-mail the pictures to Yearbook@MemphisHomeschool.org. We are looking forward to
another fantastic yearbook and it will be even better with pictures of your homeschooling family
in it! Thank you for your help in making this year’s book the best yet!
MHEA Logo Contest
MHEA is sponsoring a logo contest. Help create a new logo that reflects the homeschool
spirit! If your design is chosen, you will win a $100 Scholastic Books gift certificate and your
design will be used as the new exclusive logo in all MHEA publications and promotions. The
only design requirement is that it must include the organization’s name “Memphis-Area Home
Education Association.”
Additional details to help you get started:
Mascot – Eagle
Official colors – Royal Blue & Yellow
Verse – Isaiah 40:31
Please email all entries to MHEA@MemphisHomeschool.org as an attachment. The contest
deadline is Friday, September 30.
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September 2011
Ordering 2012 Yearbooks
After receiving national recognition for our 2009, 2010, and 2011 publications, the 2012 yearbook staff is gearing up to
produce an even better yearbook! Don’t be left without one! You must order before January 10, 2012, to guarantee a yearbook in May. Due to the high cost of printing, we will NOT be ordering extra copies.
To make it easier, you can now order your yearbook online! Simply go to http://www.walsworthyearbooks.com. Click on
“Community Member,” then “Buy your book.” Then simply follow the prompts! Our school name is “Memphis Home Education
Association.” You can use a credit card. All the deadlines remain the same, though, so order now and check it off your list!
NEW THIS YEAR! You will be able to order yearbooks online at the picture days! If you have any problems, please email
Yearbook@MemphisHomeschool.org. Please note that the price goes up after November 18 and December 30, so be sure
and get the best deal by ordering before then!
NOTE TO SENIORS! The yearbook is NOT included in any Senior fees, so be sure to order your yearbook early. Last year
several seniors did not receive a book because they didn’t preorder, and that makes all of us sad! For seniors graduating in
the MHEA ceremony: You will receive a free name stamp on your yearbook! Simply order it online WITHOUT a namestamp.
Your namestamp will be ordered with your MHEA graduation registration. If you want an icon, order your namestamp and
icon and your namestamp cost will be refunded at book pick-up.
The Yearbook Needs You
Abigail Bateman, Co-Editor in Chief
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens,” and for many of us the aroma of
crayons, pencil shavings, and fresh packages of paper signal a season for the return to the comforting routine of our homeschool. The staff of the 2011-2012 MHEA Yearbook, The Shield, completed our award winning 2010-2011 publication and
began our next publication almost simultaneously. Dreams have been realized, plans have been made, goals have been
outlined, and the creativity of new staff members has been included, almost everything is in order for another amazing year.
But all of our plans and ideas cannot produce your yearbook, we need you. It is you, your student, your events, your ideas,
and your memories that make this publication. Our work can only provide a framework upon which your memories are displayed. Make your school year complete by celebrating it in the 2011-2012 Shield.
We all know that one of the best parts of the MHEA Shield is your photos. A good class picture or that perfect snapshot
is what makes your yearbook special. Don’t miss out on the fun! Photographers will be ready to capture your perfect class
picture - see dates on page 2.
It is going to be a year full of memories and the 2011-2012 Shield wants to capture every one of them, but we need you!
Your classes, field trips, events and even vacations can be preserved in our publication. Submission ideas, possibilities and
variations are endless!
Additionally, by purchasing a sponsorship or business card ad, you provide our staff with the means to further showcase
the people and places of homeschooling. The support we have received over the years has given us the opportunity to
produce award winning publications that continue to be treasured. The 2011-2012 Shield staff is extremely grateful for that
support and as we excitedly plan another award worthy yearbook, we remain aware that it is your support that provides us
with this opportunity. For more information contact the Yearbook Staff at Yearbook@MemphisHomeschool.org.
MHEA Graduate Reunion
Friday & Saturday, October 7-8
A reunion is being planned for all former homeschool graduates from MHEA, especially those who graduated about 19902005. We would love for everyone to be able to get together, catch up, and meet everyone's families.
Friday, October 7 -- Family Pizza and Swim party, 7:00-10:00 pm, at Holiday Inn Wolfchase Galleria, 2751 New Brunswick Rd. (across from WalMart on Stage Rd.). Cost $10.00 per family.
Saturday, October 8 -- Family picnic "bring your own lunch" at Buckhead Creek (owned by Faith Baptist Church), 8300
Highway 70 (Summer Ave.), 11:00 am-2:00 pm. Cost $10.00 per family.
Saturday, October 8 -- Banquet Dinner at Holiday Inn Wolfchase Galleria, 7:00 pm. Cost $25.00 per person (adults
only, please).
Rooms are available at Holiday Inn Wolfchase Galleria, $89.00 plus tax per night. Call them to make reservations, 901-2661952, mention our group rate. Reservations are required by Tuesday, September 20. Send your name, address, phone
number, email address, number of persons attending, and a check for events you will attend to Cathy Gross, 2440 Cardigan,
Memphis TN 38119. PLEASE help us spread the word about this event--e-mail, Facebook, or call anyone you know that
might like to come. For more information call Leeanne (Moore) Crisp, (615-415-0286); Cathy Gross, (901-619-5016); or
Gloria Hailey, (901-490-7796); or email Reunion@MemphisHomeschool.org.
September 2011
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MHEA Art Contest Winners
The annual MHEA Art Contest was held Friday, August 12, at Great Oaks Church of Christ in Bartlett, coordinated by the
St. James Anglican Support Group. Many thanks go to Great Oaks Church for graciously allowing us to use their facilities,
and to Lorrie Moore, Carsen Rooney, and Charlotte and Ross Smith for their help with the event. The judges were very
impressed by the quality of the art work. Entries below marked with an (*) will be entered into the school art competition at
the Delta Fair & Music Festival and will be on display throughout the duration of the Fair (September 2-11). Art work may
be picked up at the MHEA office beginning Thursday, September 15, during regular office hours (Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm).
Kindergarten
1st Place - Michelle McSwain*
2nd place - Delanie Curry*
3rd Place - Timmy Gregory
Honorable Mention - Mary Parish
First Grade
1st Place - Jesse James*
2nd Place - Michael Ruffalo*
3rd Place - Riley Gammon
Honorable Mention - Jesse James
Second Grade
1st Place - Emma Gregory*
2nd Place - Emma Gregory
3rd Place- Naomi Bosworth*
Honorable Mention - Naomi Bosworth
Third Grade
1st Place - Eli James*
2nd Place - Gabriel Cooper*
3rd Place - Cade Parish
Honorable Mention - Danielle Curry
Fourth Grade
1st Place - Sarah Cooper*
2nd place - Chloe Stempel*
3rd Place - Griffin Taylor
Honorable Mention - Sarah Cooper
Fifth Grade
1st Place - Gracey Gallagher*
2nd Place - Olivia Baldwin*
3rd Place - Nathaniel Rooney
Honorable Mention - Britton Peel
Sixth Grade
1st Place - Samantha Schell*
2nd Place - Samantha Schell
3rd Place - Timothy Kane*
Honorable Mention - Annie Meeks
Seventh Grade
1st Place - Elita Lewis*
2nd Place - Elita Lewis
3rd Place - Cameron Hart*
Honorable Mention - Emily Heath
Eighth Grade
1st Place - Mackenzie Morse*
2nd Place - Savannah Hottel*
3rd Place - Mackenzie Morse
Honorable Mention - Savannah Hottel
Ninth Grade
1st Place - John Hendricks*
2nd Place - Jodi Woody*
3rd Place - Sheridan Phelan
Honorable Mention - Amber Homolka
Tenth Grade
1st Place - Olivia Avery*
2nd Place - Charity Kirk*
3rd Place - Joseph Goode
Honorable Mention - Catherine Knowles
Eleventh Grade
1st Place - Virginia Kelley*
2nd Place - Anna Witham
Special Learners
1st Place - Andrew Simpson*
Destination ImagiNation
Ready for your student to explore their creative, imaginative side? Want to help them think outside the box? Destination ImagiNation can help them do just that, with a program that focuses on creative thinking, problem solving, and team building!
MHEA DI is ready for another great year! We had five teams last year and each one had an exciting and fulfilling year, three
even made it to Global finals! We would love to see the number of teams double this year! From Rising Stars (kindergarten
through second grade) all the way through high school, for the engineering mind to the artistic, dramatic personality, DI is a
place for everyone to grow!
There are several ways to learn more about the DI program:
1) Attend the informational meeting for MHEA DI on Monday, August 29 at 7:00 pm at Grace Celebration Lutheran Church,
8601 Trinity Road, in Cordova, and spend about an hour going over the program and how it will work this year.
2) There is plenty of great information at the DI website www.idodi.org. You can explore the challenge categories and
read the previews for this year, along with learning about the program in general.
3) Check out Facebook and the MHEA Destination Imagination page. We will be posting lots of information that is
specifically for MHEA: pricing, team opportunities, meeting times, etc....
Our program is only as successful as the volunteers we have to coach our kids! ANYone can help! We can use lead coaches,
assistant coaches, appraisers for tournaments, please email if you are interested in helping in any way! Also, if you already
have a group of kids that would like to form their own team, we will be accepting pre-formed teams as part of the MHEA
program, though the coach will decide if they wish to increase the size of their team.
See you on the Monday, August 29! If you have any questions, please email DI@MemphisHomeschool.org.
"Like" Us on Facebook
The newest way to stay connected and informed of MHEA events, state legislation, and local homeschool
news is to join us on Facebook. Search for "Memphis-area Home Education Association" and add us to
your "like" list. We'll post up-to-the minute news on MHEA events, pending legislation, photographs and
other topics of interest to local homeschoolers. This is a great way for Memphis-area home educators
to stay current with MHEA activities.
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September 2011
MHEA Scholastic Book Fair
Where: MHEA Administrative Office - 879 Willow Tree Circle, Cordova, TN 38018
When: Beginning Friday, September 23 thru Friday, September 30, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm each day (closed Sunday,
September 25).
Scholastic Publishing is the global children’s publishing, education, and media company. Scholastic sees literacy as the cornerstone of a child’s intellectual, personal, and cultural growth. For nearly 90 years they have created quality, budget friendly
products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children to help enlarge their understanding of the world around
them. Many of our parents have fond memories of their schools’ Scholastic Book Fair; take the time to create memories like
those with your children. We can’t wait to see you there!
MHEA Shelby County Spelling Bee
Faith Baptist Church, 3755 North Germantown Road, Bartlett
Friday, December 9
This year’s MHEA Spelling Bee will be held upstairs at Faith Baptist Church, 3755 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett,
TN, on Friday, December 9, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for students in grades 1-8. Postmark registration deadline is Saturday,
November 19. There is no fee for MHEA students to participate this year; the fee for nonmembers is $15 per student (if
joining MHEA this fee will be waived, see page 19 for a membership form). Students MUST be pre-registered to participate.
There will be NO LATE REGISTRATIONS allowed and registrations by phone cannot be accepted! To register, please mail
one registration form per student to MHEA, P.O. Box 2196, Cordova, TN 38088. All participants will receive a certificate. All
winners and runners-up will receive very nice ribbons. The winner of the 6th-8th grade competition must be willing to represent MHEA in The Commercial Appeal’s city-wide spelling bee on Saturday, February 4, 2012, and must be a resident of
Shelby County (please do not compete in this portion of the bee if you cannot or will not attend the city-wide bee). Only Shelby
County residents will be allowed to participate in this bee. Words for grades 1-5 will come from a general spelling book. No
practice lists are provided by MHEA. You may go to www.spellingbee.com for resources for grades 6-8 (click on the “students/
parents” tab then “study tips” then follow the instructions to link to Spellit). The Commercial Appeal no longer provides study
materials. The words asked in the spelling bee will NOT be limited to the words found in the online resources.
Each grade will compete consecutively. The schedule for the spelling bee times are approximate, of course. Be sure to
arrive and check in at least 15-30 minutes before your child’s grade is scheduled to begin in case the time ahead of you is
shorter than expected.
1st grade 9:00 - 9:45 am
2nd grade 9:45 - 10:30 am
3rd grade 10:30 - 11:15 am
4th grade 11:15 - 12:00 pm
lunch break
5th grade 1:00 - 1:45 pm
6th - 8th grade 1:45 - 3:00 pm
For questions, contact Dorann Simmons at SpellingBee@MemphisHomeschool.org. Please do not call the church for information. Once your registration form and fee have been received at the MHEA office, you will be emailed a confirmation.
MHEA Spelling Bee Registration ~ Postmark: Saturday, November 19
Student Name Grade Level
Name of Cover School or School District MHEA number
Parents’ Names
County of Residence
Address
Phone
Email Address (req’d for confirmation)
City, State
Nonmembers include $15 registration fee per student or completed MHEA membership form and fee.
Please submit one form per student. Copy as needed!!
Office Use Only
Date Received:___________ Check No:___________ Check Date:___________ Check Amount:___________
September 2011
Age
Zip
Please mail to:
MHEA
Spelling Bee
P.O. Box 2196
Cordova, TN 38088
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Homeschool Informational Day
Dell Self – MHEA Vice President
On Saturday, August 6, MHEA set up a booth at Hickory Ridge Mall to answer
questions from passersby about homeschooling. A special thank you to Oriana
Lee Farrell whose savvy efforts made the day a success. Thank you also to
Kana Farrell, Israel Self, Doris Williams, and all those who helped in any
way. We accomplished the goal of educating numerous families about the
programs and various MHEA support groups as well as discussing “Getting
Started in Homeschooling,” Tennessee homeschool laws, and many of the
frequently asked questions. We’re already planning for next year to be even
bigger and better!
Plan Ahead for MHEA Events
Mark your calendars for these great MHEA sponsored events for 2011-2012! If you are not a member and wish to participate,
complete the membership registration form on page 19. *not restricted - open to community
Science Fair - target date in January
Kindergarten Graduation - target date in May
Mid-South Homeschool Convention* - April 12-14 Spring Banquet and Senior Graduation - May 10 & 12
THEA annual Rally Day* - Tuesday, April 17
MHEA Used Book Sale* - target date in May
Field Day - target date in April
Newsletter Email Reminder
In an effort to better serve our members, subscribers may now receive monthly email reminders that the newsletter has been posted on the MHEA website. To sign up for the Newsletter Reminder Loop go to: http://groups.
yahoo.com/group/MHEANewsletter. This loop will ONLY be used to send out a monthly reminder notice when the
newsletter is posted to the website. It does not replace the MHEA Info Loop which is used to get out time sensitive
information pertaining to legislative issues and other MHEA events, such as sports, that need to be distributed
between newsletter publication dates. To sign up for the MHEA Info Loop if you have not done so already go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MHEA_Info_Loop.
Bellevue Bands
Bellevue’s School of Performing Arts
Beginning Band
Mondays & Wednesdays
3:30 – 4:15 pm
Intermediate Band
Mondays & Thursdays
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Students must have at least one year
of experience on their instrument to be
eligible for intermediate band.
Come play with us and be a part of
something amazing! To sign up or for
more info, call 901-347-5711
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University of Memphis
Expanding Your Horizons
Math and Science Conference for Young Women
The University of Memphis is currently accepting registrations for its Fourth Annual Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics Conference. EYH is
a one-day conference for young women in grades 6 – 9. Participants will attend
hands-on workshops in science, healthcare, engineering, computers, and more;
talk with women professionals about careers in science and math; and meet other
girls interested in math and science. Parent participants will attend workshops in
educational preparation, student life, & more. The conference will be held Saturday,
September 24, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, at the University Center (UC) located on
the Alumni Mall on the University of Memphis main campus. Registration deadline
is Monday, September 12. For more information go to www.engr.memphis.edu/eyh
or contact Shelia Moses at 901-678-4933 or srmoses@memphis.edu.
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September 2011
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.amum.org 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. Free admission Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon; Pay-What-You-Can
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Fire Museum of Memphis
Fire Engine House No. 1, 118 Adams Ave., Downtown
Memphis, TN, 38103. 901-320-5650. Tuesday all day: Two
admissions for price of one (pay for higher price admission).
Holidays excluded.
Lichterman Nature Center
5592 Quince, Memphis. 901-767-7322. Free admission Tuesdays, 1:00 pm - closing.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis. 901-544-6200. Pay-WhatYou-Can Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free parking.
Memphis Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central, Memphis. 901-320-6320. Free admission Tuesdays, 1:00 pm-closing. (Does not include IMAX, planetarium,
or Enchanted Forest.)
Memphis Zoo
Overton Park, Memphis. 901-276-WILD. 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.
Mud Island River Park
125 N. Front, Memphis. 901-576-7241. Free admission at
all times (does not include Mississippi River Museum). April
9 – May 27, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, May 28 – September 4,
10:00 am - 6:00 pm, September 6 - October 31, 10:00 am 5:00 pm. Last admission is one hour prior to closing. Closed
Mondays throughout the season. Roundtrip monorail ride to
park - $4; Skybridge - free.
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry, Memphis. 901-521-9699. Free admission Mondays, 3:00-5:00 pm. Tennessee residents with state issued
ID only. Not valid during special events.
Public Earthquake Resource Center
University of Memphis, 3918 Central Ave., Memphis. 901678-1723, www.ceri.memphis.edu/perc. Free admission at
all times. Appointments required. Presentations available for
groups with appointment.
Answers in Genesis Conference
Ken Ham will present the Answers in Genesis Conference
on Sunday, October 23 and Monday, October 24, at Bellevue Baptist Church. The Monday conference is designed
for students and is broken into times for various ages. See
the display ad on page 18 or contact Belleuve Baptist Church;
www.bellevue.org.
Delta Fair & Music Festival 2011
Friday, Sept 2 - Sunday, Sept 11, Agricenter, Cordova, TN
Adults and youth are invited to enter their crafts, culinary,
gardening, art and more! Adult volunteers are needed to work
before and during the Fair. Go to the website at www.Deltafest.
com and click on contests or call Jan at 901 487-3075 with
questions. Delta Fair & Music Festival is Everyone’s Fair!
September 2011
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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Swimming News
It’s not too late to join the MHEA swim programs!
Registration is still open for all of our swim programs. Registration is
electronic through our website which can be linked through the sports page
of www.MemphisHomeschool.org. The high school team is for grades 9 - 12,
middle school team is for grades 6 - 8, and the training program is open to
all ages.
Please don’t think you have to be an experienced swimmer to join either swim
team. All abilities are welcome.
The deadline for registering for the high school and middle school swim teams
is Friday, October 14. Registration for the training program is open year
round.
Contact Margie Wray at Swim@MemphisHomeschool.org with any questions.
Archery News
Paulette Mastin, Archery Coordinator
The 2011 season is now over and what a great season we had this year!! Coach Ty, Gail, and I are looking forward to
seeing you all back in January 2012. Any homeschool archers who have shot with us in the past and want to continue
practicing on the range between now and January feel free to go over and practice. Just remember your range
etiquette, because the shop might be exceptionally busy as hunting season approaches. The indoor state tournament
will be held in February and the Indoor Nationals will be held in Louisville, KY, in March, so don’t miss out on getting in
some practice time. Be sure to watch the News & Views in November and December for updates on the 2012 season;
you can also keep up with archery news on our Facebook page!
Fencing News
Calling all champions! MHEA Fencing is taking 12 new students this year for training during the 2011-2012 season!
YOU are invited to tryout! Experience is NOT necessary - determination and interest ARE.
If you have or are an MHEA student age 10 or older who lives in the Germantown/Collierville/Cordova areas and
would like to join the MHEA Homeschool Fencing Team, then come and join us on Saturday, September 10, from 9:00
am - 12:00 noon at Collierville Arts Academy, 369 Distribution Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017.
If you have or are an MHEA student age 10 or older who lives in the Downtown/Midtown/East Memphis areas and
would like to join the MHEA Homeschool Fencing Team, then come and join us on Saturday, September 17, from 9:00
am - 12:00 noon at Memphis Arts Academy, or call 901-515-8353 for the Midtown tryout location.
For more information in general about the Fencing Open House and Tryouts, please visit www.memphisfencers.
org. Contact Coach Tom Knowles at 901-258-1075.
Congratulations go to Coach Tom Knowles for qualifying to attend the National Fencing Championships in Reno,
Nevada, held July 6 –10. In Division II Men’s Epee, Coach Knowles placed 12th out of 111 fencers. In Division III
Men’s Epee, he placed 8th out of 129 and received a medal. In Veteran’s 40-49 Men’s Epee, he placed 5th out of 41
and received a medal. He also placed 15th out of 33 in Veteran’s 40-49 Men’s Foil.
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MHEA Girls’ Softball
Attention all girls grades 9-12! Are you interested in playing high school softball? We're putting a team together
and WE NEED YOU! We will also need coaches. We want to have a team ready to play Spring ’12 ball against other
high school teams. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in playing or coaching softball, please contact us ASAP.
Requirements: must be homeschooled, must be an MHEA member. Contact: Stacey Paulson, 901-870-2856, Softball@
MemphisHomeschool.org.
MHEA Basketball Tryouts
Information may also be obtained by checking the website eteamz.com/mheabball.
Girls’ Tryouts - Wednesday, September 14, at First Evangelical Church
10 and under - TBA
12 and under -1:30-2:30 pm
14 and under -2:30-3:30 pm
16 and under/Varsity -3:30-5:00 pm
Please call/email Tracy Rice for more information about summer clinics for 10u-18u girls, 901-413-8789 or
GirlsBasketball@MemphisHomeschool.org.
Boys’ Tryouts
10 and under - Date TBA
12 and under - September date TBA
14 and under - Date TBA
Please contact the following coaches for information on the dates which are TBA: Keith Taylor, 901-412-0328, Jr.
High Boys; Deron Wilkes, 901-337-2710, 12u Boys; Rich Lewis, 901-488-2601, 10u Boys.
Athletic Director/General Info
Archery Basketball - Jr High Boys
Basketball - Varsity boys
Basketball - 12 and under boys
Basketball - 10 and under boys
Basketball - all girls’ teams
Baseball Bowling Cheerleading
Fencing
Jump Rope Swimming
September 2011
Sports Team Contacts
James Pierce
901-413-9256
Paulette Mastin 901-340-4969
Keith Taylor 901-412-0328
Quinton Lytle 901-603-1381
Deron Wilkes 901-337-2710
Rich Lewis 901-488-2601
Tracy Rice 901-413-8789
Jeff Powers 901-873-1883 Jim Rohde
901-383-8361
Margaret Webb 662-838-3068
Tom Knowles
901-258-1075
Camillia McSwain 901-238-8016 Margie Wray 901-896-0303 Sports@MemphisHomeschool.org
Archery@MemphisHomeschool.org
Sports@MemphisHomeschool.org
Sports@MemphisHomeschool.org
Sports@MemphisHomeschool.org
Sports@MemphisHomeschool.org
Sports@MemphisHomeschool.org
Baseball@MemphisHomeschool.org
Bowling@MemphisHomeschool.org
Cheerleading@MemphisHomeschool.org
Fencing@MemphisHomeschool.org
JumpRope@MemphisHomeschool.org
Swim@MemphisHomeschool.org
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Attention Class of 2012
Graduation for the Class of 2012 is just around the corner and plans are already underway! Save the date - Saturday
May 12, 2012, 10:00 am, at Bellevue Baptist Church. See the article below about our mandatory parent meeting to be
held Friday, September 30, at 7:00 pm, also at Bellevue Baptist Church. Parents of students planning on graduating
in 2013 are also invited to attend the meeting to get prepared for the busy last years of high school. If you have any
questions contact Tonya Richard at Graduation@Memphishomeschool.org.
Parent Information Meeting for
2012 and 2013 Graduates
Join us at Bellevue Baptist Church on Friday, September 30, 7:00 pm, in Rooms F241, F243, and F245, for an
information-packed meeting. This evening will give parents of Juniors a taste of what can be expected from the last
two years before your student graduates. We have helpful hints on what Juniors need to do to make the college/career
selection easier, how to put a portfolio together, when to have senior pictures taken, etc. Spend a few hours with us
and we will help make your last two years of high school easier. Graduating Senior Parents - this meeting is a must for
you!!!! We will go over everything you have to do for your senior to graduate with MHEA this year. Spend a few hours
with us planning, and your graduate’s final year of high school will be so much easier. Bring your grad or soon-to-be
grad because we will have a Junior/Senior Connections Party for them at the same time in a different room.
We have some special opportunities available for you this year if you want to take advantage of them. Please come
EARLY if you are planning on taking advantage of these opportunities:
- The MHEA yearbook staff will be available to help you place your order for your yearbook. Seniors will receive a
free name stamping on their yearbook provided they participate in the MHEA graduation ceremony.
- Balfour will be available if you want to look at class rings, view the products they have available for the seniors, and
answer all the questions you have.
- We will gladly accept any exemption forms that need to be turned in if you would like to bring them that evening.
See you all on Friday, September 30, 7:00 pm, at Bellevue Baptist Church. If you have any questions contact our
Graduation Coordinator, Tonya Richard, at Graduation@MemphisHomeschool.org.
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Plans are underway to make this year an exciting one for our junior and
senior classes. Mark your calendars with the following 2011-2012 dates.
You won't want to miss a single minute of our social events.
Friday, September 30, 7:00 pm, at Bellevue Baptist Church, our first
Connections get-together during the parent meeting.
Saturday, October 29, in the afternoon. Outdoor fun including paint ball,
volleyball, football! Details are coming soon.
Friday, January 6, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Hope Presbyterian Church. Details
for the “Join the Line” social are still being worked out. Open to all MHEA
high school students.
Saturday, March 10, tentative date for our “Wear Your Colors” event
Thursday, May 10, MHEA High School Banquet
Margie Wray and Fay Kelsoe are your Connections coordinators this year.
Contact them at JrSrConnections@MemphisHomeschool.org if you have
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MHEA College and Career Fair
Calling all students, especially the class of 2012! If you haven’t chosen your institute of higher learning – then run,
don’t walk, to the MHEA College and Career Fair on Friday, October 7, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, at Great Oaks Church
of Christ, 3355 Brunswick Road, 38133. Underclassmen are strongly encouraged to attend as well because this is an
excellent opportunity for you to begin to gather information on colleges. We’ll also have dozens of career professionals available to discuss career choices with you. “Like” us on Facebook (Memphis-area Home Education Association)
to receive updates as exhibitor confirmations are received.
Christian College Fair
A Christian College Fair will be held Monday, October 3, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Bellevue Baptist Church in the Grand
Foyer. For more information contact Crystal Brunson, 731-661-5003, cbrunson@uu.edu.
Colleges represented at the fair include:
Belhaven University
Gordon College
Southern Wesleyan University
Boyce College
John Brown University
Tennessee Temple University
Bryan College
Lee University
Trevecca Nazarene University
Charleston Southern University
Ouachita Baptist University
Union University
Evangel University
Southeastern University
Covenant College
Mississippi College
Williams Baptist College
IMPACT 360
The College at Southwestern
CCT’s Etiquette Conference
Stones River Country Club, 1830 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
October 7, 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you see the need for a workshop on etiquette, non-verbal communication or manners for your child (ren)? Christian
Communicators of Tennessee is pleased to announce that we are again offering an Etiquette Conference in Middle
Tennessee in consideration of the requests of parents whose children attended our previous Etiquette events. Students will be taught by one of the most refined, Christian women in Middle Tennessee, a dear friend to Tennessee’s
homeschoolers, leader of many etiquette training events, former State Representative Donna Barrett, wife of Ronnie
Barrett, founder and owner of Barrett Firearms of Murfreesboro, TN. She will train our children on proper greetings,
introductions, dining etiquette, reception etiquette, and more.
An Overview of topics Donna will cover:
Basics: Family relationships, Sibling relationships, Guests
Communication: Body Language, Introductions, Electronic Etiquette (Telephone, Cell Phones, Texting, Social Networking, Email), Written Communication
Shared Spaces: Interpersonal skills
Business Etiquette: Interviewing, Business Meals
Cost: $65.00 per participant (cost includes both a standing reception in the early afternoon and an evening formal
dinner with several courses, all served on china and crystal). We’re also working on plans for an English Country Ball
to follow the formal dinner as we have use of rooms in the Country Club until midnight. So watch for email updates
and more details, including a registration form, coming soon on your chat lists and the CCT web site at www.cctennessee.org.
September 2011
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PSAT Testing Offered
ACT/SAT Dates for 2011-2012
HomeLife Academy is providing the PSAT to all HLA families AND non-HLA friends again this year on Wednesday,
October 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, at Great Oaks Church of
Christ, 3355 Brunswick Road, Memphis, TN 38133. Tests
are $20 per student, due in advance, and on a first come,
first served basis. PAYMENT RESERVES YOUR SPOT.
We have 115 openings this year. Registration closes on
Friday, September 30. Online registration is available www.homelifeacademy, pull down “resources,” then click
on “newsletters" and find the archived newsletter titled
"PSAT Offered by HLA 10/12/2011."
(Test Date / Registration Deadline / Late Fee Required)
October 22, 2011 / September 16 /September 17 – 30
December 10, 2011 / November 4 / November 5 – 18
February 11 2012 / January 13 / January 14 – 20
April 14, 2012 / March 9 / March 10 – 23
June 9, 2012 / May 4 / May 5 – 18
The ACT dates for this school year are:
The SAT dates for this school year are:
(Test Dates / Postmark Deadlines / Late Fee Deadline)
October 1, 2011 / September 9 / September 21
November 5, 2011 / October 7 / October 21
December 3, 2011 / November 8 / November 20
January 28, 2012 / December 30 / January 13
March 10, 2012 / February 10 / February 24
May 5, 2012 / April 6 / April 20
June 2, 2012 / May 8 / May 22
Senior Yearbook Ads
Now is the time to plan your personal ad for your graduating layout you have chosen. We will do our best to include your
senior. Follow the procedure below:
entire message, but the yearbook staff reserves the right
1. Send a SASE to MHEA Yearbook Staff, 7596 Apple to edit any message too long to fit or that has inappropriate
Valley Road, Germantown, TN 38138 for ad options for content. You can email the message to us at Yearbook@
the size ad you wish to purchase. Ad Prices: Full Page - MemphisHomeschool.org.
$200; Half Page - $125; Quarter Page - $75 DEADLINE: 6. Fill out the form below completely and mail to MHEA
Monday, October 31.
Yearbook Staff, 7596 Apple Valley Road, Germantown, TN
38138, or give directly to a yearbook staff member.
2. Look over the options; then decide on your layout.
3. Choose the exact number of photos for your layout 7. Be sure to include your order form, layout, copy, photos,
choice. Keep in mind that the photos must be either and check made out to MHEA.
vertical or horizontal according to the layout. A horizontal If you are in publishing, have a friend who is, or feel
photo will not fit into a vertical space. Do not crop your comfortable with design, you may submit your own layout
photos.
following the restrictions below:
4. Number the picture spaces on your layout, and on the a. Submit your layout as a jpeg file (225 dpi in grayscale)
back, label the photo for that space with the corresponding or a PDF file. If you are submitting digital photos, you
number. If using digital photos, digitally label the picture may email your ad to Yearbook@MemphisHomeschool.org.
with the student’s name and that photo number for that If you are using hardcopy photos, please do not email your
photo to be placed.
layout. Keep it together with your photos.
5. Write your personal message(s), again according to the b. Maximum size for a full page: 7.75 X 10.5 in.
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Senior Ad Order Form - DEADLINE: Monday, October 31
Purchaser’s Name _______________________________ Phone____________________________________
Address ______________________________________ City ________________ State ____Zip _________
Senior’s Name __________________________________ Ad Size _________________________________
Layout Choice __________ # of Photos __________ Copy Enclosed ___________Amount $ ______________
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Staff Use Only
Paid $__________Cash __­______ Check # _________­­_____ Staff Initials ____­________
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Senior Pictures - Dates and Details
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Now is the time for all who will be graduating in 2012 to have senior portraits made at Holland Studio. Call 901-362-1818 to make
an appointment and to get information about sitting options. Book early for the best selection of sitting times.
READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AS THERE ARE CHANGES. MANY TIMES WRONG INFORMATION HAS BEEN
ASSUMED LEADING TO MISTAKES WITH DEADLINES AND YEARBOOK PARTICIPATION.
ALL MHEA ceremony graduates must have a Basic sitting with Holland for inclusion in the senior class composite.
For the yearbook, photos must meet the following requirements:
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professional photos only; Holland submits directly
to us so when you have your pictures made with
them, you don’t have to submit yourself!
digital image
head shots only (no full body shots)
vertical only (no horizontal)
In addition, photos may be:
• either sharp focus or soft focus
• casual shot
• if cap & gown, royal blue ONLY (no black, navy, etc.)
• drape for girls, royal blue ONLY (no black, navy, lace, etc.)
• simple jewelry with the drape (pearls or small chain)
• black tux for boys
*Eta Sigma Alpha Honor Society seniors will also need to be photographed at Holland in a Royal Blue cap/gown picture wearing the
gold MHEA honor society collar. Honor Society members have a special page honoring them. Therefore, honor society members
need to choose a picture for the senior pages AND a picture in cap/gown for the honor society page.
Holland will be taking all senior pictures in a digital format. You may make your selection for the yearbook before you leave the
studio. If you still wish to take proofs from the studio, there will be a NON-REFUNDABLE $100 fee which will be applied to your
final order.
DEADLINES
Deadlines ensure YOUR picture is included in the yearbook. These are firm deadlines.
Friday, October 28 - appropriate Senior Picture Submission form and
Bible Verse (see below) must reach yearbook staff. Holland will get your
picture to the staff by the deadline, but YOU must submit the form.
Friday, November 11 - LAST possible date to have
Holland take pictures. You may select your yearbook
pose before you leave that day.
Friday, October 28 - deadline to have Senior ads submitted to the
yearbook staff. For an ad packet, please send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to: Karen Johnson, MHEA Yearbook, 7596 Apple Valley Rd.,
Germantown, TN 38138.
Thursday, December 8 - deadline for MHEA
graduates participating in the MHEA graduation to
purchase a yearbook with their free name-stamp
on the front.
If you use a different photographer, YOU will be responsible for getting the photo, as well as the form, to the yearbook staff
by the final deadline. Photo requirements are the same. Mail to MHEA Yearbook Staff, 7596 Apple Valley Rd., Germantown, TN
38138. As always, the senior pictures are the highlight of the yearbook. We look forward to receiving yours.
SENIOR PICTURE YEARBOOK SUBMISSIONS FORM
PRINT Senior’s name exactly as it is to appear in the yearbook on the following line:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Scripture reference _____________________________________Phone (
) ________________
MHEA Membership Number__________ Street ___________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State _________ Zip ______________________
Photo taken at Holland Studio_______Photo enclosed _______
Mail to: MHEA Yearbook Staff, 7596 Apple Valley Rd., Germantown, TN 38138
Deadline: Friday, October 28, 2011
Date received ___________________ Staff Initials ________ Complete ___________________ Missing Items __________
For Office Use Only
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SUPPORT GROUP NEWS
Bartlett-Wolfchase
Ebony Homeschoolers
Leaders: Rebecca Beavers, 901-217-0369, President
Dorann Simmons, 901-921-7365, Vice President
*Susan Ragle, 901-867-1553, MHEA Board Rep
BartlettWolfchase@MemphisHomeschool.org
Website: www.homeschool-life.com/tn/bwcgroup
Leaders: Dell Self, 901-624-4582
*Oriana Lee Farrell
EbonyHomeschoolers@MemphisHomeschool.org
Web Site: www. EbonyHomeschoolers.org
Support Group Meeting
Friday, September 23, 12:30 pm, Hickory Hill Community Center,
3910 Ridgeway (diagonally across from the Hickory Ridge Mall on
the Sears side). Regardless of how long we’ve been at this homeschool thing, we can all use some help along the way. We don’t
claim to have all the answers, but if we put our heads together,
we can certainly come up with some ideas and encouragement
to keep you going. Come out and join in the fellowship. Don’t
just look for a blessing – be one.
Tuesday, September 6, 7:00 pm, Faith Baptist Church, 3755
North Germantown Road, Bartlett.
Blessed Sacrament
Catholic
Leaders: Linda Gibbs, 901-853-0677
*Julie Crowell, 901-867-2728
BlessedSacrament@MemphisHomeschool.org
Web Site: www.blessedsacramenthomeschool.org
First Friday Meeting
Friday, September 2, St. Michael Catholic Church. Time & schedule TBD.
Parents’ Pot Luck Dinner
Friday, September 9, 6:00-9:00 pm, Holy Rosary Catholic
Church. Watch the website for more details. Nursing infants are
welcome.
Collierville
Leaders: *Missy Byrd, 901-853-2327
Suzanne Stanford, 901-338-2433
Collierville@MemphisHomeschool.org
Web Site: www.colliervillehomeschool.com
Support Group Meeting
Thursday, September 1, 6:30 pm, Collierville First Baptist
Church.
Support Group Meeting
Fayette County
Leaders: *Donna Loyacano, 901-451-4297
Angela Green, 901-465-8002
Fayette@MemphisHomeschool.org
Support Group Meeting
Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 pm. This is a change from the third
Tuesday of the month. Please call Donna at 901-451-4297 for
the meeting place and directions.
Frayser/Millington
Leaders: *Paul and Liz Gallina, 901-604-7457
Susan Powers, 901-873-1883
Frayser-Millington@MemphisHomeschool.org
HUG - Homeschooling
Under Grace
Contacts: Brenda Scott, 901-837-2183
Jetta Seboly, 901-872-8981
*Denotes MHEA Board representative
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SUPPORT GROUP NEWS
MHEA Renewed Moms
Ministry
Shelby Homeschoolers
Leader: *Denise Turner, Voicemail, 901-969-5885
RenewedMoms@MemphisHomeschool.org
Web Site: www.gbconline.net/homeschool
Leaders: *
Web Site: Bible Study
Support Group Meeting
Generation SC
St. James Anglican
Tuesday, September 6, 9:30 am–12:00 noon, Upstairs Joy Wing,
Germantown Baptist Church. Bible Study Lesson 4: Essentials
of the Gospel.
Tuesday, September 6, 12:30-1:30 pm. Generation SC officer
meeting in Commons.
Generation SC Swim Party
Wednesday, September 7, 1:00-3:00 pm. Check email for details.
NE
Terri Lee-Johnson, 901-219-5417
Tamara Cunningham, 901-864-5151
LaVonda Quinney, 901-901-8806
ShelbyHomeschoolers@MemphisHomeschool.org
www.shelbyhomeschoolers.weebly.com
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Monday, September 12, 10:00-11:30 am, Benjamin L. Hooks
Central Library, 3030 Poplar, Memphis, 38111.
Leader: *Melanie Smith, 901-854-8159
StJames@MemphisHomeschool.org
Bible Study
Tuesday, September 13, 9:30 am-12:00 noon, Upstairs Joy Wing.
Bible Study Lesson 5: The Righteous and the Unrighteous.
Renewed Moms Luncheon
Tuesday, September 13, 12:15-1:15 pm. Check email for details.
Generation SC
Tuesday, September 13, 12:15-1:15 pm. Full Generation SC
group meeting in Commons.
Skate Party and Usborne Book Fair
Tuesday, September 13, 1:30-3:00 pm, GBC ROC.
Generation SC Movie Night
Friday, September 16, 6:00-9:00 pm. Check email for details.
Bible Study
Tuesday, September 20, 9:30 am-12:00 noon, Upstairs Joy Wing.
Bible Study Lesson 6: Salvation and the Heathen.
MHEA School Pictures
Tuesday, September 20, 1:00-3:00 pm, room L115.
Renewed Moms Field Trip
Thursday, September 22. Check email for details.
Bible Study
Thursday, September 27, 9:30 am-12:00 noon, Upstairs Joy Wing.
Bible Study Lesson 7: Observation Worksheet on Romans 2.
Mid-term Progress Reports
SUPPORT GROUPS
Northern Mississippi
Hernando/Nesbit, MS
Contacts:
Michael and Laura Matlock, 662-429-7933
Web Site: www.hnhsg.org
Olive Branch Christian
Home Educators
Contacts: Rachael Rushing, 662-280-3946
Laurinda Sparks
Web Site: http://www.ourchurch.com/member/o/OBCHE/
Thursday, September 27. Sent from instructors to parents.
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.
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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
Martial Arts Classes - Christ First School of Martial Arts is a Christian ministry that incorporates Christian discipleship with
Taekwondo training. Tuesday & Wednesday evenings at Raleigh Assembly, 3683 Austin Peay. Three black belt instructors.
For more information, call the church: 901-386-5055 or email joy14_2005@msn.com. Classes are free of charge.
Piano Lessons - In my home in the Rosemark area. $10 for 30 minute lessons. 14 years experience. Brooklyn Henson,
brooke_714@yahoo.com, 901-692-7356.
Cell Phone Programming - Free classes by Jim Pruett. Help your teen create apps for any Android cell phone. Boys/girls
ages 13+. More information: goo.gl/0eyrg.
Spanish Classes - Forming for the fall at Woodlawn Baptist Academy. Classes will be available for Spanish 1 & 2. Teacher
born and raised in Venezuela of missionary parents. Please contact Amanda Allen at your.rep.amanda@gmail.com or call
901-217-5173.
Curriculum Fundraiser – Various used textbooks and unit study curricula have been given to MHEA. If you are interested,
please email NewsNViews@MemphisHomeschool.org to receive a list of what is available. Make your payment as a donation to MHEA.
non-member ads
Spanish I and II - Licensed MCS Spanish Teacher. Classes taught in my home in Germantown, Monday and Thursday
afternoons, September - May. $125/semester, students provide Bob Jones’ text and activity books. MHEA references available; PattyCorderWall@aol.com.
Piano Lessons - Experienced piano teacher in Germantown/Collierville area with immediate openings for homeschooled
students. Call Paula at 901-489-8122.
Art Classes - For you and your children - ages 10 to 100. Contact Anne Enochs - 901-383-9339 or go to her website www.
anneenochs.com.
Cello Lessons - Study with the principal cellist of the Memphis Symphony. Now accepting students ages 3 and up. Suzuki
method or traditional; www.ruthvalenteburgess.com.
High School Science Classes with Labs - Register now for 2011-2012. (Apologia) Biology, Physical Science and Anatomy.
Call Kellye Albritton, 901-338-8429, www.mrskellyescience.weebly.com.
Boy Scouts Needed
What do John F. Kennedy, Bill Gates and Gerald Ford have in common? They were all Boy Scouts. Cub Scout Pack and
Boy Scout Troop 458 have immediate openings for young men that would like to be leaders. Some of the activities that the
Pack participates in are: the Pinewood Derby, arts and crafts, summer camp, and family camping. The Troop goes rafting,
canoeing, to Philmont Scout Ranch, to Kia Kima summer camp and various service projects. This is a great opportunity to
learn leadership skills while you push yourself to conquer new challenges. You can build self confidence while gaining life
skills. We have a fabulous facility at St. Philips Church on Davies Plantation in Lakeland.
Contact information:
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Grades 1-6: www.lakelandpack458.com
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Grades 7-12: www.bsatroop458.com
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MHEA
HOMESCHOOL SWIMMING TRAINING
PROGRAM
Cordova YMCA
7950 Club Center Cove
Cordova, TN 38018
Coached by Korey Weeks
Monday through Thursday
12:00 to 2:00 each afternoon
(schedule may vary during the summer months)
All ages and ability levels welcome. The only requirement
is that you are able to make it across the pool. Don't
worry about the strokes. Coach Korey will teach you
technique as you build your endurance.
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*Preballet
*Creative
Movement
*Ballet
*Musical
Theater
*Acting
*Jazz*
*Lyrical
*Group Vocal
Training and
Performance
*Tumbling
$70 per month
Discounts available for siblings
$15 annual MHEA Registration/Insurance Fee
(Waived if joining either high school or middle school swim team.)
For more information about the MHEA Eagles and to
register, access our website through the Sports link at
www.MemphisHomeschool.org
FREE
Morning and afternoon time available, we welcome
you to bring a group and form your own schedule.
Please email info@ChildrensBalletTheater.com
Tel 921-0388
Themed Tours & Hands-On Activities
FOR HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS
SELECT THURSDAYS
During the School Year
September 15 – The Impressionist Revolution
December 1 –
Armed + Dangerous:
Art of the Arsenal
10:30am – 12pm & 1pm – 2:30pm
Individual reservations are required; no minimum per
group.Visit brooksmuseum.org to register online, email
edu@brooksmuseum.org, or call 901.544.6242.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON AUGUST 1ST
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