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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

Contacting MHEAwww.MyMHEA.org

Direct MHEA E-mail Links:

[email protected] (office)[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]: Memphis-Area Home Education Assoc

Memphis Area Homeschool ExpoSponsored by MHEA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9; 6:00 - 8:00 pmBellevue Baptist Church West Entrance

Free to the publicCome to this one-night event and explore all of the exciting opportunities

available to homeschoolers in the Memphis area.

Tutorials/Co-ops • Classes • Music Lessons • SportsYouth Organizations • Tutors • Support Groups

and More!

Are you new to homeschooling or know someone who is?Come early or stay late for our half-hour workshop on

“How to Get Started Homeschooling.”Identical sessions will be held at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm.

We’ll also have a table staffed throughout the evening with experienced homeschool moms ready to answer your questions!

See a list of current exhibitors on page 3 of this newsletter.

EXHIBITORS WANTED!!Do you offer a service for homeschoolers in the Memphis area? We want you to “display your wares” at the Expo!

Full 6 ft table - $10; Half table - $5To reserve a table, please visit our website, MyMHEA.org, and click on the “Homeschool Expo” link in the “What’s Happening Now” section. Please reserve by August 2nd. Questions? Please contact Heather Prof-fer, Expo Coordinator, [email protected] or 901-489-0797. Space is limited. MHEA membership not required to exhibit.MHEA groups wishing to reserve a table, please contact Heather directly; do not use online registration.

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2018-2019MHEA

OFFICERSPresident

Wayne AddisonExecutive Vice President

Brett BuckholdVice President Kathy Armstong

Secretary Laquitta Hodges

Treasurer Donna Marsh

ActivitiesGinger VelasquezAthletics Director

BasketballJohn Eubank

Athletics DirectorNon basketball

Omar RuvalcabaWebmaster

Brett BuckholdNewsletter Editors

Becky SaterMichele Griffith

Contacting MHEA

Mailing Address P.O. Box 2196

Cordova, TN, 38088 901-753-4705

Office HoursMondays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pmTuesdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pmThursdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pmClosed on Wednesdays and

FridaysOffice Location

879 Willow Tree Circle, Suite 111 Cordova, TN 38018

Email Address: [email protected]

Web Address MyMHEA.org

MHEA Art ContestAn "Evening of the Arts"

Friday, August 17Our first big event of the 2018/2019 school year is only a little over two weeks away! The 2018 MHEA Art Contest will be on Friday, August 17 at Faith Baptist Church, 3755 N. Germantown Rd., Bartlett. Details about the time schedule and a complete description of the rules can be found on page 7 of this newsletter.

Following in the footsteps of last year's success, we will again showcase the talents of some of our MHEA artists and musicians during the art viewing. If you have an in-strumental or vocal solo piece that you would like to perform, or have a musical group that would be interested in performing several songs, please contact Stacy Loftis at [email protected].

We would also like to showcase some of our students' culinary talents. Any student who has a business or fundraising mission within the culinary arts and would like to offer items for sale during this year’s event, please contact Shannon Bellamy at [email protected] for more detailed information.

Remember that you must be a CURRENT MHEA member to participate in any portion of this event.

If you have any questions please contact Shannon Bellamy at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!

It’s Time for School Pictures!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 Shelby Images to come and take pictures of our students. These pictures are good for giving to family, for chronicling school years, and for inclusion in the yearbook. Also, there will be an option to have a GROUP PICTURE of all your students together after individual pictures are taken. Tell your friends.....THIS IS A FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY with great package prices (a sample form can be found on our website, MyMHEA.org, click the “School Pictures” link in the “What’s Happening Now” section). Write this date on your calendar, and come have your student’s picture made. Don’t miss it!!!

Thursday, September 20, 2:00 - 4:00 pmCollierville Bible Church, 806 Wolf River Blvd., Collierville, TN 38017

Additional picture dates and locations will be announced soon!

Would your group be able to provide a location for an additional picture day? We want to provide as many dates and locations as possible, but need your assistance! Contact Karen Bateman at [email protected] if you can help.

***PLEASE NOTE: ONLY pictures taken at official school picture dates can be used on the student panel pages in the yearbook. Please bring your students to one

of the school picture dates so you don’t miss out!

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MHEA Breakfast Meet and Greet Friday, August 31; 9:00 - 11:00 am

Incredible Pizza, 1245 N. Germantown Rd., CordovaHave an "It's Friday!!" moment or congratulate yourself for making it through August!

You can come and meet some new friends or connect with some old ones at the MHEA Breakfast Meet and Greet at Incredible Pizza!

Whether you just started homeschooling or have been at it a while, come have coffee, orange juice, and cinnamon rolls while the kids play. Come alone or bring the kids. You can chat about curriculum, learn about MHEA field trips and events, or even ask some of our "experienced" MHEA parents your unanswered questions.

Cost is $5 for unlimited cinnamon rolls, coffee, OJ, and soft drinks OR $10 for the unlimited cinnamon rolls, cof-fee, OJ, soft drinks and a $5 game card. Pay at the door; but for planning purposes please preregister by visiting our website, MyMHEA.org, click on "Breakfast Meet and Greet" in the “What's Happening Now” section. Pre-registration appreciated by Wednesday, August 29.

This event is for both MHEA and non-MHEA members, so that you can bring a friend to help them under-stand how much MHEA has to offer.

Email questions to [email protected].

4-H • 5 Senses Learning• 901 Prep• Bellevue School of Performing Arts • Bellevue Tutorial • The Bridge Tutorial • Choice Home• Education Consulting Classical Conversations Books • The College At MidAmerica• Collierville Connections • Community Bible Study • Community Homeschool • The Connection Tutorial • The Cordova Tutorial• CORPRO CPR • Court Reporting • Discovery Homeschool Co-op • Faith Heritage Academy• Faith Music Academy • Fayette Baptist Homeschool Con-• nection First Aid and CPR Training • First Evangelical Church, Boy Scout • Pack and Troop 276

Expo Exhibitor ListThe following is a list of Expo Exhibitors as of July 22nd. We will continue updating the list on our website right up to the day of the Expo, as we expect many more exhibitors to confirm. Please check the “List of Expo Exhibitors” link in the “Breaking News” section of our website - MyMHEA.org.At the Expo you will be able to have your MHEA memberships renewed and all of your MHEA questions answered! We will also have a table of experienced homeschool moms ready to answer your general homeschooling ques-tions. Plus, don’t miss our “How to Get Started Homeschooling” workshops at 5:30 and 8:00 pm!

Gateway Christian Schools • Germantown Orthodontics • Health Occupations (class for • high school students) Helping You Homeschool • HIS Choir • HomeLife Academy• I ASK Labs • Learning Health and Wellness• Memphis Brooks Museum of • ArtMHEA Baseball • MHEA Basketball• MHEA Bowling • MHEA High School Graduation• MHEA HOSA ( Health Occupa-• tion Students of America)MHEA Sports• MHEA Track and Field • Math Abacus • Memphis Homeschool Enrich-• ment Co-op Mid-South Homeschool Tutorial• Moral Kidz•

Moving Forward Tutorial• My Cup Runneth Over Christian • Academy Old • West Special Trails S• ea Cadets and Sea Perch Southwest TN Community Col-• lege Dual Enrollment Spread the Feast (Charlotte • Mason) Susan Ragle, an Affliate of • Academy Travel, an Ear-Marked Platinum Disney Agency SWAT Speech & Debate• Technology Education Two Go• The Institute• T• homas the Farm Autism CtrUT-TSU Extension (Agricenter • Education) Village Mindset Solutions • Young Life•


MHEA Field Trip OpportunitiesMHEA is pleased to share these field trip opportunities for the upcoming months. MHEA membership is required for participation. To register, go to MyMHEA.org and click on the “Field Trips” tab at the top of the homepage, then select the tab for the individual trip. For questions, please contact Kris Soler at [email protected].

Madonna Learning CenterTuesday, October 2, 11:00 am7007 Poplar Ave., Germantown

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:16

If you're looking for an opportunity for your K5 - 6th grade children to share the love of Christ, we’d love for you to join us for this field trip to Madonna Learning Center. Bring your donations from the list of needed supplies (available online under the “Field Trips” tab at MyMHEA.org) then stay for recess and lunch time with the special needs students. You will need to bring your own drink and lunch. Please register by Tuesday, September 18, as space is limited to 15 students.

~~~~~~~~~~~~Bobby Lanier Farm Park

Friday, October 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm2730 Cross Country Drive, Germantown

K5 - 6th grade students will visit chickens, an herb garden and its pollinators (butterflies and honey bees), and participate in a hands-on soil building activity. There is no cost for this field trip; however, space is limited to 25 students. Please register by Monday, October 1. Families are welcome to bring their own lunches for a picnic at the park at the conclusion of the presentation.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~Kroger Grocery Store Tour

Wednesday, October 10, 10:00 am1230 N. Houston Levee Rd., Cordova (corner of Houston Levee and Macon)

Come explore a local grocery store! This exciting field trip is for grades K5 – 5th, and these students will: • Learn how products arrive at the store • Tour the produce and meat departments to learn about various products people can purchase

• See how ice cream is stocked • Visit the bakery department and make their own cookie • Take home a goodie bag

There is no charge for this event, but space is limited to the first 15 students who are registered by Monday, October 1. Registered participants should meet at the Customer Service Desk at 10:00 am.

~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bartlett Police Department Friday, October 19, 10:00 am 3730 Appling Road, Bartlett

Tour the headquarters of the Bartlett Police Department! Students in K5 - 6th grades will learn who the police are, what they do, and will visit their patrol room. Students will also get to see what the courtroom and a holding cell look like. Visit the ISD lab and then stay for a Q & A session. There is no charge for this field trip, but space is limited to 20 students. Please register by Friday, October 12. Registered students should meet at the main entrance at 10:00 am.

~~~~~~~~~~~~Page Robbins Service Project

Friday, November 9, 10:00 amBethany Christian Church, 412 Bethany Rd, Eads 38028

This is a charitable activity for the entire family! Help us make no-sew tied fleece lap blankets for the patients at Page Robbins. Meet at Bethany Christian Church at 10:00 am. Students must bring either 2 yards of the same solid color or print fleece; or 1 yard of one solid color or print fleece plus 1 yard of a different (but complementary) solid color or print fleece. Registration is required by Friday, November 2 for students in grades K5 – 12; and the cost is $2 per registered student. Students will take home a goodie bag.


Homeschool Enrichment for the FamilyMHEA will offer various enrichment activities throughout the year for students in grades K5 - 6. Students in grades K5 - 2 will explore art through story time, while students in grades 3 - 6 will have varied learning opportunities. Parents are asked to stay on site. There will be a room available for parents with small babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. There is even space for your middle or high schooler to hang out, study, or help out the younger students.

Friday, September 21, 10:00 - 11:30 amCollierville Bible Church, 806 Wolf River Blvd, Collierville, 38017

Grades K5 - 2: It Looked Like Spilt Milk, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs, and poems by Robert Louis Ste-venson. Accompanied with an art project.Grades 3 - 6: Drawing for BeginnersCost is $5 per participating child for all grades, which includes supplies. Please register by Friday, September 14.

Friday, October 12: 10:00 – 11:30 amCollierville Bible Church, 806 Wolf River Blvd, Collierville, 38017

Grades K5 – 2: Johnny Appleseed with apple stamping, pumpkin pattern coloring sheet, and pumpkin coloring sheet rubbings.Grades 3 – 6: How to Make a Fleece HatCost is $5 per participating child. Supplies are included for grades K5 - 2. However, participants for grades 3 - 6 must bring 1/2 yard of fleece (solid color or print) and 3 yards of 1” grosgrain ribbon that matches the fleece. All other assembly tools will be provided. Please register by Friday, October 5, 2018.

To register for either activity, go to our website homepage, MyMHEA.org, and click on the “Enrichment Activites” link in the “What’s Happening Now” section. Current MHEA membership number required.For any questions, please contact Kris Soler: [email protected].

MHEA Kindergarten GraduationOn Tuesday, May 22 the Memphis-area Home Education Association recognized 15 students who completed kindergarten this year. Graduates received their diplomas from Mr. Bill Richard. Thank you to Collierville Homeschool Support Group who hosted the ceremony and reception. Thank you to Collierville First Baptist Church for providing the venue. Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this a special evening, especially: Claire and Lotus Devine; Riley Gammon; Sam and Jacob Johnston; Kathy and Mary Parish; Helen Sater and Tonya Richard; Sophia and Grayson Stanford; and Kayleigh, Alexander, and Austin Villem. We would also like to thank Rena Gammon for coordinating again this year. She is retiring as coordinator after this year, her eighth year to volunteer in this role! Thank you, Rena, for devoting your time and energy to make each one of the graduations special; you will be missed! May God bless these sweet children on their journey to becoming the Class of 2030! Graduates’ names are listed below in alphabetical order.

Laila J. BarnerElaina Claire BartoschSyrenity Phalesia BeckfordEmillee Grace ColeLiam Chandler CookAndrew Scott da Silva PetersonOliver Jess Esparza

Caleb Landry GuinterDestiny G. HinesRyder Jack JohnsonJonah Walter MaserDraigan Barrett StanfordSavannah Elizabeth TaylorEmerson Cole TyreeLevi Nathan Zapata


MHEA Chess ClubDr. Efrain Marrero & Dr. Suzanne Marrero, MHEA Chess Club Sponsors

[email protected]

Why chess?Chess is fun and motivational!• Chess can stay with you for life!• Chess helps hone math, reading, and critical thinking skills!• Chess improves concentration and confidence!• Chess teaches one to win and lose with good sportsmanship!•

When & where?We meet on scheduled Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Our meeting dates for the 2018-2019 school year are: August 20, September 17, October 15 & 29, November 12 & 26, January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25, and March 11 & 25. We will meet at the Sycamore View Church of Christ, 1910 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134. Updates to our schedule are posted via the email list and the MHEA Chess Club Facebook group.

What grade levels are included?The club is designed for reading 2nd grade students and above. Last year we had a great age distribution with every student finding room to grow and be challenged.

What will the meetings be like?The MHEA Chess Club sponsors will strive to create a fun, social, learning atmosphere for the students. Meetings will last 1.5 hours and may include large group skills instruction (15-30 min.), chess game drills, chess play, team games, and small group instruction as needed. Opportunities for students to get to know one another, serve, and share about themselves will be incorporated into the club meetings. Competition will not be intense, but chess is a game that ends with a draw or a clear winner or loser. Students will learn camaraderie, sportsmanship, teamwork, and will have opportunities to display the Fruit of the Spirit.

What is the cost?Club dues for the 2018-2019 school year are $20 (payable to MHEA). Dues are to be paid with registration at the first meeting. Your MHEA membership must be current, due to insurance requirements. Please bring your current MHEA membership card to registration.

Plan Ahead for MHEA EventsMark your calendars for these great MHEA sponsored events for 2018-2019! If you are not a member and wish to participate, complete the membership registration form on page 19 or online at MyMHEA.org. These are just a few of the events MHEA has planned for your family for this year. Many are already underway and can be found in the pages of this newsletter. Oth-ers are still in the planning stages and will be announced soon.

Gingerbread House Decorating Party - December 7Snowflake Ball - target date in January

Geographic Bee - target date in JanuaryTHEA annual Rally Day* - target date in April

Field Day - target date in AprilSpring Gala and Senior Graduation - May 9 & May 11

Kindergarten Graduation - target date in MayMHEA Used Book Sale* - target date May/June

*not restricted - open to community


Art Contest Rules(Continued from page 1)

All art should be dropped off from 10:30-11:30 am; this is a strict time frame, and no late entries will be accepted. Judging will be from 12:00-3:00 pm, and viewing of the artwork will be from 5:00-7:00 pm to allow dads and other family members to attend.NEW THIS YEAR: Only ONE entry per student in each category to be judged (school art, photos, textiles, framed art, and other/3-D).

Origin:• All entries must be the original works of the students. Artwork must have been completed since September 1, 2017. Amateur entries only.Theme:• Any theme is acceptable, but must be viewable in accordance to family values.Identification:• On the back of each entry in the upper right-hand corner (paintings, drawing, and photos), record the student's name, grade, and Memphis Home Education Association; make sure it does not show through to the front. Be sure the student's name DOES NOT appear anywhere on the front of the artwork. Artwork must have been completed since September 1, 2017; if artwork was completed during the 2017-18 school year the student's grade for that school year should be used. Artwork completed after August 7, 2018 should have student’s current grade level. Students may enter in only one grade level. Entry Fee: • There is no entry fee, but you must be a current MHEA member to participate. Please bring your current MHEA card to drop off.

FOR PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS COMPETING TO GO TO THE DELTA FAIR: Artwork must be secured on poster board or mat board only. Poster board/matting should extend no more than 1" to 1 1/2" beyond the edges of the original art. Maxi-mum size of the artwork, including the poster board/mat, is 18" x 24". NO exceptions. Artwork over size will not be judged No 3-D artwork will be accepted. No FRAMED artwork will be accepted. No canvas boards or canvas art will be accepted. Decisions of the judges are final. First and second place winners of each grade will be sent to compete in the Delta Fair Student Art Show. Local homeschool-ers can enter drawing/painting artwork into the Delta Fair ONLY through a homeschool association. An MHEA representative will take the winning MHEA entries to the Delta Fair and pick them up at the conclusion of the fair. Each of these winners will be given their MHEA Art Contest ribbon and claim ticket for their artwork at the end of Evening of the Arts. Pick up for these students will be at the MHEA office starting Tuesday, September 11. Any artwork or prizes not claimed before close of office on Thursday, September 27 will be donated to a local charity.

FOR ART IN OTHER MEDIUMS: MHEA recognizes that many of our artists create in many different mediums. We would like to offer those students an opportunity to showcase their creations. The winners in these categories DO NOT advance to the Delta Fair through MHEA; however, those who wish may enter some of these items in the Delta Fair on their own. Information on entering crafts/culinary items in the Delta Fair may be obtained at deltafest.com/p/compete/crafts.In addition to artwork competing to go to the Delta Fair Student Art Show, we would like to offer these areas of competi-tion:

Photos:• Cannot exceed 8" x 10" and must be mounted or matted on an 11" x 14" mat board; no frames or double mats. Black and white and full-color photos are accepted for the following subject matters: animals or pets (no people), nature, people (individual or group), scenic.Textiles: • Any of the following: paper mache, knitted items, macrame, quilted items, sewn items, textile wall hanging (original design), cross-stitch, felted items, or handmade doll.Framed Art: • Must be ready to hang, with a maximum size of 24" x 30". Acrylics, oil, pastel, pen and ink, pencil, or watercolor.Other/3-D: • Modeling dough or clay, mosaic, pottery, origami, or zentangles.

Each of these categories will be awarded one 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbon in the following age ranges: special learners, K-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade. Each item must have student's name, grade, and MHEA member number attached to it in some way (written on the item or on an index card attached to the item; label photos in the same manner as painting/drawing submissions described above).All artwork and/or awards should be picked up at the conclusion of Evening of the Arts at 7:00 pm. No exceptions for early pick up. Any family taking artwork before this time will be notified and penalized in next year's contest. This is to ensure that all our families have the opportunity to experience the art show at the same level of excellence.


MHEA Board ElectionsAt the annual meeting of the full MHEA Advisory and Administrative Boards on Thursday, July 19, our adminis-trative board members were elected for the 2018-19 school year.

Wayne Addison, President• Brett Buckhold, Executive Vice-President & Webmaster• Kathy Armstrong, Vice-President• Laquitta Hodges, Secretary• Donna Marsh, Treasurer• Ginger Velasquez, Activities• Omar Ruvalcaba, Athletics Director - Non basketball• John Eubank, Athletics Director - Basketball•

Board representatives from each qualified MHEA-affiliated support group were approved. Please pray for our MHEA elected leaders - for God’s blessings, provision, and direction for MHEA and their families. The Board would also like to express heartfelt thanks to retiring board members Kurt Brown for 6 years of service to MHEA as Sports Director and Karen (Johnson) Bateman for 7 years as Legislative Liason. Thank you, Kurt and Karen, for the years you have invested in MHEA and Memphis homeschoolers by serving on the MHEA Board.

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Welcome to the 2018-2019 School YearWayne Addison, MHEA President

As President of MHEA, I congratulate everyone on beginning the new school year, and I welcome new families to MHEA. If your family is homeschooling for the first time, welcome to an exciting journey! We want to be a resource to you during that journey. Our website, MyMHEA.org, provides up-to-date, timely information designed to serve as your primary source of MHEA information. Please make checking the website a part of your normal routine. MHEA/THEA continues to lead the way with their influence and guidance on legislative activity that impacts the homeschool community. This upcoming school year is expected to be an uncertain legislative agenda at the State Capital. We must remain diligent in defending the rights and privileges we have earned from those who so tirelessly worked before us, in order to protect those same rights and privileges for our children for years to come. The ability for MHEA/THEA to monitor and advocate legislative activity that protects the rights to homeschool in Tennessee only happens through the support generated by MHEA memberships. Our vision is to provide useful, valuable, and relevant resources and information to our member families; and your Administrative Board is ready to serve you. Our Activities Committee is hard at work, but always needs good people to help support and organize some of these great activities. The MHEA Board would also like to formally thank all of the volunteers who served countless hours this past year. As a volunteer-based organization, nothing happens without the assistance of those willing to sacrifice for the benefit of others. In closing, Suellen and I are honored to have the opportunity once again to serve you and your family. It is a responsibility that we welcome, but we cannot do it alone. I truly believe that the best days are ahead of us. Please stand with us to support the families around the Memphis area and beyond. May the Lord bless you and your family throughout the upcoming school year.


DEBATE CAMP!!The Memphis Speech & Debate Club will be hosting Debate Camp

at First Baptist Church Fisherville, 11893 Macon Road, Eads, TN. Camp willrun from 9:00 am-4:30 pm and is for students who will be ages 12 – 18 by September 1.

Go to the link below for more information or to register:

Debate Camp - August 6-8, 2018 https://tinyurl.com/yb458q9k

If you would like more information, please email [email protected].

Congratulations to the following S.W.A.T. students who placed at the NCFCA National Championship held in St. Paul, MN on June 18-23, 2018:

Molly Ayers / Grayson Landers – 18th place Team PolicyEmily Duff / Lawson Roberts – 23rd place Team PolicyEmily Duff – Ironman award; 18th place ExtemporaneousGrayson Landers – 5th place TP speaker; 15th place ImpromptuRachel Leech / Kaleigh Seagraves – 12th place Duo InterpretationRachel Leech – 31st Open InterpretationKaleigh Seagraves - 15th place After Dinner Speaking

The Memphis Speech & Debate Club meets on Friday afternoons at First Baptist Church Fisherville, 11893 Macon Road, Eads, TN as follows:

Debate Club 12:00 – 2:30 pmSpeech Club 2:30 – 4:45 pmJuniors Club* 2:30 – 4:45 pm

*Juniors club is for students younger than 12 as of September 1, 2018.

For more information, visit our Facebook page: SWAT Memphis Speech and Debate Club

“Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, the victory and the majesty; for all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours;

Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and You are exalted as head over all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11 NKJV


TEENews

Eta Sigma Alpha National Honor Society, ETA ChapterCindy Pillow and Melodi Brewer, Sponsors

We are looking forward to a great year with both our new and returning students! Our deadline to join for this year has passed. Our first meeting for members is Tuesday, August 21, 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Parents are encouraged to come to this meeting. We will hear from our new officers and vote on our group service project for the fall.

Meetings will be held at Bellevue Baptist Church, 2000 Appling Rd., Cordova, from 3:30-5:00 pm on the following Tuesdays: August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, January 15, February 19, March 19, and April 16. There will be a meeting on May 7 for officers only.

We are looking forward to seeing all our members on Tuesday, August 21!

Please let us know if anyone has any service opportunities our students could engage in on an individual basis. You may contact the sponsors at [email protected].

HiS Choir Announces New Rehearsal Time John McWhorter, Director

To all MHEA members: Did you know that MHEA has a junior/senior high choir? In my 21 years of directing it, I have been amazed at the number of people who didn’t know the choir existed. I hope that this news will make the rounds of the MHEA membership, and that you will send your youth to the choir. For those of you who did know about HiS Choir, but had conflicts with the rehearsal time, be advised that the rehearsal time is changing! Rehearsals for the Christmas concert will begin on Thursday, September 6; and our new rehearsal time is 12:00 - 2:00 pm (to 2:30 pm for Ensemble members). Rehearsals are held at First Evangelical Church, 735 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis. Membership in the choir requires students to be in 7th to 12th grade, be members of MHEA, and dues of $20.00 per student, each semester. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected], or at 901-292-4260.

Links of LoveYou can impact a child’s life! Links of Love is a new MHEA student-run service organization for 9th-12th graders who would like to help families with children affected by disability or childhood illness. Join us for the introductory meeting to discuss plans for the school year; we will meet on Monday, August 20 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm in room 208 at Faith Baptist Church, 3755 N. Germantown Pkwy., Bartlett. Beginning in September, we will meet the second Monday of each month from 2:00-3:30 pm at this same location. Hope to see you then!

FHU Memphis Dual Enrollment

We regret to announce that due to low enrollment num-bers, the dual enrollment classes that were to be offered at the FHU Memphis campus have been cancelled for 2018-19. If you have interest in future classes with FHU, please express that interest by contacting Jill Sanderson, Dual Enrollment Coordinator, at [email protected].


TEENewsHigh Schoo l Connect i ons

Kick off the school year with NACHO/TRIVIA night on Friday, August 24!Join us at the Lakeland International Harvester Clubhouse with all of your MHEA friends. We will enjoy nachos and put together teams for a night of fun, answering crazy questions to get our brains in gear for a new school year. Please arrive by 6:00 pm for team placement!!! There will be lots of trivia categories, and prizes will be awarded for the winning team!!

Where• : Lakeland International Harvester Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Rd., Lakeland 38002When• : Friday, August 24; 6:00 - 9:00 pmWho• : 9th - 12th grade MHEA membersCost• : $5.00, pay at the door; no preregistration requiredWhat to Bring• : Guys - a 2 liter drink and bag of tortilla chips; Girls - dessert to share (cookies, brownies, etc)

Putt-Putt Golf and Games - Thursday, September 20Join us for a night of miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, and more!

Where• : Putt-Putt Golf and Games, 5484 Summer Ave., Memphis 38134When• : Thursday, September 20; 6:00 - 9:00 pmWho• : 9th - 12th grade MHEA membersCost• : $13; preregistration and payment required for this event. Deadline to preregister and pay is Wednesday, September 19.

For more information and to register visit our website, MyMHEA.org, click on the “Student Groups” tab at the top of the home page, then click on the “High School Connections” tab.Students, please abide by a modest and Christian dress code so that we reflect MHEA in an honorable way to those we may come in contact with during our outings. As always, the HS Connections events are chaperoned by the HS Connections Moms, but parents are welcome to stay at events. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected].

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.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (NEW EVENT COMING)!!

Volunteer at the Hummingbird FestivalStrawberry Plains Audubon Center in Holly Springs, MS is looking for volunteers for its annual Hummingbird Festival, scheduled for Friday, September 7 - Sunday, September 9. If you are 14 or older and interested in volunteering for this event, please visit this link for more information and to fill out the online volunteer forms: http://strawberry.audubon.org/hummingbird-volunteer. If you have any questions, you may contact the volunteer coordinator, Mitch Robinson, by email at [email protected].


Eagles BaseballEagles Baseball welcomes new head coach, BJ Rule-man, and assistant coaches Chad Lucky, Camden Nephew, and Mike Walker. There will be a “Meet the Coaches” interest meeting in August, followed by evaluations/tryouts for players in 8th – 12th grades in September. Come see us at the MHEA Expo on Thursday, August 9 for more information, and follow us on Facebook (MHEA Eagles Baseball) and Instagram (mhea.eagles.baseball). Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Bowling League NewsThe MHEA Bowling League is ready to roll into the 2018-2019 season!! The bowling league is open to MHEA member children between the ages of 5 and high school senior. The league will meet at Cordova Bowling Center each Wednesday. We will start with an orientation meeting on Wednesday, August 29, and conclude in April 2019. The league is separated into five age-based divisions and is handicapped to level the playing field for bowlers of all skill levels. High school bowlers are eligible to earn a varsity letter and are eligible to compete in several USBC tournaments throughout the year. There are no tryouts. Previous bowling experience is helpful, but not required.The MHEA Bowling League is a great way to get together with old friends and make new ones! Bring your friends and join us for lots of fun and some friendly competition!A mandatory orientation meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 29, at 1:30 pm at Cordova Bowling Center. For more information or to preregister for the league, please contact League Coordinators Jim and Dee Rohde by email at [email protected], or by phone at 901-383-8361.

GO EAGLES!!

Homeschool Gymnastics Next Session Starting

The next nine-week recreational gymnastics session will begin on Tuesday, August 14 and run through Thursday, October 11. Classes take place weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and are held at Memphis Point Gymnastics Academy, 9227 Cordova Park Rd., Cordova.The schedule and pricing information are available on MyMHEA.org; click on "Sports" in the main menu and then select "Gymnastics." Sessions are pro-rated so participants may start at any time during the nine-week session and pay a decreased rate.

All registration and pay-ment takes place in person at the Memphis Point Gymnastics Acad-emy on the first day of participation. Please have your MHEA num-ber handy.

If you have any questions, please call 901-759-2228 or email [email protected].


MHEA AquaticsRic Nuber YMCA, 5885 Quince Rd., Memphis

Come join us in the month of August for Stroke Clinic Saturdays, where we will focus on one technique point for an hour on Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 11:00 am.

Saturday, August 11: Dives• Saturday, August 18: Turns• Saturday, August 25: Stroke•

Regular practices begin Tuesday, September 4. Practice times are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:00 pm; and Monday through Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm.

Middle School Swim Team: First meet will be at the end of October (schedule will be posted middle of September).

High School Swim Team: First meet will be the middle of October (schedule will be posted beginning of September).

Water Polo: Join our swim team to stay in shape! Tryouts will begin in the middle of October. Clinics will be hosted monthly until the new season begins in January. For more information, visit our website at mheaswim.com; or email Coach Kelsey McDonald at [email protected].

Sports Team Contacts Athletic Director - Non basketball Omar Ruvalcaba 901-930-9617 [email protected] Director - Basketball John Eubank 901-331-3074 [email protected] / Water Polo Kelsey McDonald 513-218-8752 [email protected] - ages 9 - 18 Omar Ruvalcaba 901-930-9617 [email protected] - 8th - 12th grades BJ Ruleman 901-258-2058 [email protected] - Varsity boys Isaac Guess 901-496-6773 [email protected] - JV boys John Eubank 901-331-3074 [email protected] - Jr High boys Jordan Thomas 901-896-9981 [email protected] - 12 and under boys Jordan Thomas 901-896-9981 [email protected] - 10 and under boys Mitch Clayton 901-490-4557 [email protected] - 8 and under boys Timothy Guess 901-848-7045 [email protected] - girls ages 9 - 18 Tracy Rice 901-413-8789 [email protected] - ages K - 12 Jim Rohde 901-383-8361 [email protected] - Jr High/High boys Steve McCulley 901-292-0559 [email protected] - girls ages 12 - 18 Carlye Roberson 901-496-3855 [email protected] & Field - ages 12 - 18 Lisa Nolen 870-351-0401 [email protected] - girls 18U / 14U Omar Ruvalcaba 901-930-9617 [email protected]


Homeschool Day at the Delta Fair is Friday, September 7! $5 admission for all ages 5 years and older (4 and under are free); $15 wristbands (regular price $25)

All tickets and wristbands must be purchased by 2:00 pm. All discount tickets will only be sold at Entrance 3 (front of the Agricenter). You may stay as long as the Fair is open, but you must have purchased your tickets and wristbands and be inside the gate by 2:00 pm to receive the discount pricing. Other discounts are not applicable on Homeschool Day. Homeschool patrons should enter off Walnut Grove and park where directed. Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Local Museums & ActivitiesDid you know many of our local attractions have free or reduced price admission days?

Art Museum of the Univ. of Memphis142 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 memphis.edu/amum/ for more information, directions, parking, as well as information for group tours conducted by docents. Admission is free.

Biblical Museum on the Square140 East Mulberry, Collierville. 901-854-9578, biblemuseumonthesquare.org. General admission is $5 per person, $15 per family (3-5 people). Group rates available. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Inquire about available educational programming.

Dixon Gallery & Gardens4339 Park Avenue, Memphis. 901-761-5250, dixon.org. Free admission Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon; Pay-What-You-Wish Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Fire Museum of MemphisFire Engine House No. 1, 118 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN, 38103. 901-636-5650, Firemuseum.com. Group tours are available (minimum 10 persons), schedule in advance, $5 per person.

Lichterman Nature Center5992 Quince, Memphis. 901-636-2211, memphismuseums.org. Free admission Tuesdays, 1:00 pm - closing.

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis. 901-544-6200, brooksmuseum.org. Pay-What-You-Can Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. Free parking.

Memphis Pink Palace Museum3050 Central, Memphis. 901-636-2362, memphismuseums.org. Free admission Tuesdays, 1:00 pm-closing. (Does not include IMAX, planetarium, or Enchanted Forest.)

Memphis RockNSoul Museum200 B.B. King Ave. at FedEx Forum, 901-205-2533, memphisrocknsoul.org. Free admission for Shelby County residents on Tuesdays. Proof of residency required. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Not valid during holidays or special events.

Memphis ZooOverton Park, Memphis. 901-333-6500. Free admission Tuesdays, 2:00 pm - closing. Tennessee residents only, all adults must present valid Tennessee ID. See memphiszoo.org/tickets-and-promotions for guidelines. Free Tuesdays are not held during the month of March.

Morton Museum of Collierville History196 Main Street, Collierville, TN 38017, 901-457-2650, colliervillemuseum.org. Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays. Admission: Always Free

National Civil Rights Museum450 Mulberry, Memphis. 901-521-9699, civilrightsmuseum.org. Free admission Mondays, 3:00-5:00 pm. Tennessee residents with state issued ID only. Not valid during special events or holidays.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music926 E. McLemore Avenue, Memphis, 901-942-7685, staxmuseum.com. Shelby County residents-free admission every Tuesday afternoon 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Proof of residency required. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by adults. Not valid during holidays or special events.


GROUP NEWSGrapevineLeader: Kathy Armstrong [email protected]

Support Group MeetingThursday, September 13, 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.

LOGOS First (formerly Renewed Moms Ministry)Leader: Denise Turner [email protected] Web Site: www.renewedmomsministry.org We offer morning Precept and Discover for Yourself Bible studies for women and for PreK - 12th grade students, as well as afternoon academic courses. Please visit our website for our calendar and additional information.

North Mississippi Home Educators AssociationContacts: Michael and Laura Matlock, 662-429-7933Web Site: https://nmhea.wordpress.com/

OBLIQUEducatorsContact: Dawn Robinson Web Site: http://obliqueducators.org/

Olive Branch Christian Home Educators (OBCHE)Contacts: Marilyn Lundsford, 662-466-2493Web Site: www.OBCHE.org

Northern Mississippi GROUPS

Proverbs Twenty-Two SixLeaders: Omar & Saleama Ruvalcaba [email protected] Site: www.homeschool-life.com/2469/index_public

Should I Join a Support Group?

When homeschoolers get together, excit-ing, creative, and amazing learning hap-pens! Connecting with other homeschool-ers is one of the best ways to ensure that you and your children have a successful and enjoyable learning experience.

Support groups provide opportunities for field trips, support, encouragement, mentoring, continuing education, co-op opportunities, and more!

Any one of our support groups would welcome you to join; and each offers a unique style, so feel free to visit each g r o u p a n d find the one that suits you best!


Homeschool Support Group servicing Cordova, Bartlett, Arlington and surrounding areas.

We are accepting new families starting June 1, 2018.

Annual family fee: $20

(Proverbs Twenty-Two Six Homeschoolers is an MHEA support group. Your MHEA membership must be current before requesting to join Proverbs Twenty-Two Six)

Here is a quick glace at a few upcoming events:

Monthly Family Prayer Gatherings K-3 Art Club (Monthly themed arts and craft projects) 4-8 grade ArtEase! (Students will explore the seven basic elements of art) Dinstuhl’s Field Trip Package or Seed Tour (Pre-k – 2 grade Agricenter Field trip) Nature Hike (Middle-High School Agricenter Field Trip) Father Son/Daughter Field Trip (IMAX) Dad’s Night (Memphis Escape Rooms) All Sports Day Service Opportunities (Memphis Union Mission)

Visit our website to join online: www.homeschool-life.com/2469/index_public Questions: Email [email protected]


This May Be Your LAST NewsletterIf you have not renewed your 2018-19 MHEA membership this WILL BE your last newsletter!

All MHEA memberships expire in July of every year so if you have still not renewed, your name will be dropped from the mailing list.

Why should you pay to join MHEA? What will MHEA membership do for you? Where exactly do our MHEA funds go? The following are just some of the benefits/answers to these questions:

The membership fee goes a long way to provide information, activities, and protection for your family. It covers such things as:

• The website and bi-monthly newsletter- News & Views - are the main forms of information for all members of MHEA. News & Views may be received in hard copy or viewed online at the website. We also have a Facebook page and Constant Contact to give us the ability to keep our member families informed.

• A local office with part-time staff to provide assistance as needed.

• Special services and events are provided at the local level, such as the Used Book Sale, Homeschool Expo, Achievement Testing, High School Connections, maintaining our website, homeschool resources, and much more (browse the website to see many of the events and activities provided by MHEA).

• Local networking opportunities are available through participating activity groups such as HiS Choir, ETA Honor Society, SWAT Speech and Debate, and Yearbook Staff, as well as support groups which offer opportunities for co-op classes, field trips, holiday parties, etc. for students, and encouragement for parents.

• Opportunities to participate in a variety of sports teams, many of which excel at the national level (listing of available sports can be found under the Sports tab on the website).

• A graduation ceremony and banquet for MHEA homeschool graduates.

MHEA membership also gives you automatic membership in THEA, which is Tennessee’s state-wide homeschool association. THEA benefits Tennessee homeschoolers by monitoring legislation and following court battles involving homeschoolers, and hosting periodic exhibits and receptions for legislators, as well as hosting the annual Homeschool Rally Day in Nashville each April. THEA serves as a liaison between homeschool families and public officials, and provides representation at local, state-wide, and even national homeschool meetings. In addition, THEA coordinates a state-wide homeschool support network through its eight chapters.

MHEA membership is open to all homeschoolers, regardless of personal beliefs. Once you join, membership cards will be provided for you and your spouse; hang on to those cards, as they are valuable! Your membership number is needed on your correspondence, checks, and registration forms. Also, most MHEA events throughout the year are for card-carrying members only. Teacher discounts are also available at some merchants - just present your MHEA card.

To renew your membership go to www.MyMHEA.org and click on the “Online Registration & Benefits of Membership” box at the bottom of the home page, or fill out and mail the registration form found on page 19 of this newsletter.


MHEA MARKETPLACELATIN, AMERICAN AND BRITISH LITLATIN I (first year) and AMERICAN and BRITISH LITERATURE classes for junior high/high school, forming for fall 2018. Classes will meet on Mondays and Thursdays. Contact Terry Brown at 901-751-3008 or [email protected].

PIANO & MUSIC THEORY TEACHERTeacher for beginner to advanced levels. Contact for private and group rates! Jon-Paul Smith: [email protected]; 717-598-4827

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL AGESStudy “Red Sea to Jordan River”Age-appropriate classes & study booksThursdays 9:30-11:30 am, beginning August 23, 2018Independent Presbyterian Church4738 Walnut Grove Road, Memphishttp://memphisday.cbsclass.org/Renee Silvis - 901-486-4434 / [email protected]

PRE-CALCULUS & PHYSICS CLASSESIt's not too late!! There are still a few spots available in Pre-Calculus and Physics classes for the 2018-19 school year.textbooks used are Teaching Textbooks Pre-Calculus 2.0 and Apologia Physics 2nd Edition.Classes meet at The Bridge. See thebridgeclasses.com, or con-tact Linda Avery at [email protected].

MHEA MEMBERS - Renew Now!

Your MHEA membership expired on July 31st! If you have not renewed, this will be your last newsletter. Use the membership application form on page 19 or

renew online at www.MyMHEA.org.

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Fall 2018 schedule Full STE(A)M Ahead!

Thursday, September 13: The Science of Sight

Thursday, October 11: Energy + Technology

Thursday, November 8: Shape It Up!

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Art studio opens at 10 a.m. | Tours begin at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.

No reservations needed to participate and the program is free of charge.


Newsletter Article SubmissionsALL newsletter article submissions must be RECEIVED by the 13th of the month prior to publication via EMAIL to [email protected] Deadlines

Aug/Sept issue - July 13• Oct/Nov issue - Sept 13• Dec/Jan issue - Nov 13• Feb/Mar issue - Jan 13• Apr/May issue - Mar 13• June/July issue - May 13•

Submission GuidelinesSubmissions to the newsletter are evaluated taking into con-sideration 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 promote MHEA support groups and activity 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. “Editorial privileges” will be used when neces-sary without changing the intention of the submission content. Submissions may or may not be printed.

2018-2019 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.) Make checks payable and mail to:

MHEA MembershipPlease choose one: P.O. Box 2196

News & Views online (viewed at website) News & Views hard copy 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 - wifeFirst name - husband First name - wifeAddress City State Zip County Phone (primary) Phone (secondary) _________________________Email address ______________________ MHEA Support GroupMHEA Sports/Activities Church Attending _________________Child’s first name Last name Grade Date of birthChild’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

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2018-2019 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.) Make checks payable and mail to:

MHEA MembershipPlease choose one: P.O. Box 2196

News & Views online (viewed at website) News & Views hard copy 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 - wifeFirst name - husband First name - wifeAddress City State Zip County Phone (primary) Phone (secondary) Email address ______________________ MHEA Support GroupMHEA Sports/Activities Church Attending Child’s first name Last name Grade Date of birthChild’s first name Last name Grade Date of birth

Child’s first name Last name Grade Date of birthChild’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’spublications for the purpose of recognizing the individual’s service to MHEA or for winning or placing in a competition sponsored by MHEA.

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Newsletter / Website AdvertisingAdvertising orders are initiated via our online order form located on the homepage of our website - MyMHEA.org. Payment instructions are included on the form, and payment must be received by the submission deadline. All ads must be submitted via EMAIL in digital format (PDF or JPEG) to [email protected] Deadlines

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 9; 6:00 - 8:00 pm MHEANEW S & VIEWS...Aug/Sept 2018 ~ 3 MHEA Breakfast Meet and Greet Friday, August 31; 9:00 - 11:00 am Incredible Pizza, 1245 N. Germantown Rd.,