Homeschool Roster Weekly: January 22 -28

January 22, 2024 Homeschool Roster

It has been a winter wonderland week. With the warmer weather returning, it is time for some normalcy. Check out your Homeschool Roster West Tennessee homeschool news for the week of January 22 through January 28, 2024, to keep up to date on what is happening in the West Tennessee area. See previous Homeschool Roster Weeklies.

What’s Happening in West Tennessee?

FIELD TRIPS
We have a few field trips scheduled for this week and will be adding more to the calendar for March and April. Some will have quick registration and payment deadlines. You may see all field trips with open registration. See what’s on the schedule for January and February. Don’t miss out! Join the Homeschool Roster – Get Out of the House group to keep up with field trip updates.

FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

ONGOING
Jackson Symphony League Holds Color of Music Art Contest 2023/2024
Each year, kindergarten through eighth grade students across West Tennessee share their artistic talent and creativity producing beautiful artwork for the Jackson Symphony League’s Color of Music art contest. The deadline for art submissions has been extended. { read to learn how your child can participate }

Discovery Park of America Offering Free Admission
The Discovery Park of America is partnering with Magnolia Place Assisted Living and offering free admission for January 2024 to children 17 years of age and younger as the museum and heritage park kicks off the celebration of its eleventh birthday.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? – Confirm in-person event(s) is still happening before heading out.
MONDAY, January 22, 2024
Obion County homeschool students have their Tennessee Promise Team Meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Call to confirm the school will be open and not closed due to road safety.

TUESDAY, January 23, 2024
FIELD TRIP: Homeschool Roster is heading to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The WTHEA Warriors basketball will play against Central Baptist at Popular Heights Baptist Church, 1980 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, Tennessee, 38305, at 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, January 24, 2024
FIELD TRIP: Homeschool Roster is heading to Buff City Soap.

The Mid-South Ice House is offering a Homeschool Learn to Skate Program every Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All ages from three to adult are welcome to attend. After the class, students are invited to stay free for the weekly Homeschool Skate from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

DEADLINE: Color of Music Art Contest 2023/2024 submissions are due.

THURSDAY, January 25, 2024
FIELD TRIP: Homeschool Roster is heading to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

FIELD TRIP: Homeschool Roster is heading to Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story.

Parents are invited to tour Fayette Christian School (FCS) Homeschool Network to learn about its homeschool program offerings. Register for group tours that will be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Chester County homeschool students have their Tennessee Promise Team Meeting at Chester County High School. Call to confirm the school will be open and not closed to to road safety.

Madison County homeschool students have their Tennessee Promise Team Meeting at Jackson State Community College.

Tipton County homeschool students have their Tennessee Promise Team Meeting at Brighton High School.

FRIDAY, January 26, 2024
FIELD TRIP: Homeschool Roster is heading to a hands-on experience of Donut Making.

FIELD TRIP: Homeschool Roster is heading to Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story.

The WTHEA Warriors basketball will play against Desoto Christian Academy on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Popular Heights Baptist Church, 1980 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, Tennessee, 38305.

Union University Engineering Department is holding 3DP Fridays at the university.

YOU CAN GET ONE OF THESE MESSAGES TOO!

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Attend one of these free FAFSA assistance events and get it done today!

Catch Up on Your Homeschool News!

Celebrate Your Decision to Homeschool During National School Choice Week

National School Choice Week (NSCW) has been celebrated across the country since 2011 bringing awareness to the number of education options available to parents and their kindergarten through twelfth grade children. READ MORE

Complete Tennessee Promise Community Service Hours Online

Students planning to use or are already using the Tennessee Promise scholarship for college may compete community service hours virtually from the comfort of their home or from anywhere they have access to the Internet. READ MORE

Get FAFSA Help Now!

With the launch of the new and improved FAFSA form on Sunday, December 31, 2023, students and their parents are finding the need to seek assistance with walking through the form, understanding it, and completing it with the correct information. READ MORE

Scholarship: The Ned McWherter Scholars Program

“It is intended to encourage academically superior Tennessee high school graduates to attend college in Tennessee.” READ MORE

Middle Tennessee State University Promise Tour Coming to West Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is bringing its MTSU Promise Tour to West Tennessee for college (and high school) students to learn more about the opportunities and ease of transferring to the university to continue their education after earning an associate degree. LEARN MORE

9th Annual Death by Voice Vocal Competition

Registration is now open for the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) 9th Annual Death by Voice Vocal Competition that will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024. READ MORE

University of Memphis Engineering to Hold eDay 2024

The Herff College of Engineering is in preparation for eDay 2024, an event designed to encourage interest in engineering and STEM-related programs. READ MORE

Mandatory Tennessee Promise Team Meetings for Homeschool Students {West Tennessee}

All Tennessee Promise applicants are required to attend a team meeting to remain eligible for the scholarship. Students should attend the team meeting that is held in the county where they live. READ MORE

Upcoming Homeschool Dances

Homeschool Rockin’ Sock Hop

Tickets are now on sale for “The Homeschool Rockin’ Sock Hop“. Put on your capri pants*, button your poodle skirt, slick back your hair, cuff your jeans, and come out to rock the night away at the “Homeschool Rockin’ Sock Hop“. Read to learn how to purchase sock hop tickets.

A Night on Broadway” – A Homeschool Prom 2024

Tickets are now on sale for “A Night on Broadway” – A Homeschool Prom 2024. The red carpet will be laid directing prom guests into a magical evening at “A Night on Broadway” – A Homeschool Prom 2024, and brings a spectacular close to the school year. Spend the evening dancing the night away with your friends out on a night on Broadway in a theatrical setting that is the perfect location for the drama and excitement that is Broadway. It is expected to be a wonderful evening for our middle school and high school homeschoolers. Read to learn how to purchase your prom tickets.

Celebrate Your Senior!

The Homeschool Graduation 2024 is an event for the homeschool graduate as well as their family. A day when years of hard work and preparation are rewarded with a robe and a “turning of the tassel.” We are excited to celebrate your senior with you, and your family and friends. LEARN MORE.

Freebie Find

THIS WEEK’S FREEBIE FIND: IEW Digital Samples

The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) has free digital samples in grammar, spelling, and writing for you to check out the curriculum and learn if it is a good fit for your child.

CONNECT
Connect with Other Homeschoolers in West Tennessee
Do you have questions about homeschooling in West Tennessee? You may connect with other homeschoolers by joining the West Tennessee Homeschool Support group. Not on Facebook and have homeschool questions? Send an e-mail to Homeschool Roster at [email protected] with your questions. We are happy to help direct and connect you.

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