Homeschool Roster Weekly: July 14 – 20
Check out your Homeschool Roster West Tennessee homeschool news for the week of July 14 – 20, 2024, to keep up to date on what is happening in the West Tennessee area.
What’s Happening in West Tennessee?
FIELD TRIPS
Homeschool Roster is gearing up for its 2024/2025 field trip and event season. Be sure to sign up for your free account, so you can start making field trip and event plans for your school year. See what is already on the calendar for August. Don’t miss out! Join the Homeschool Roster – Get Out of the House group to keep up with field trip updates. See all of the field trips with open registration.
FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
ONGOING
Complete Tennessee Promise Community Service Hours Before Deadline
Tennessee Promise students are able to complete their next series of community service hours due by Monday, December 2, 2024, to remain eligible for the Tennessee Promise scholarship. Did you know four of those hours may be completed online?
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? – Confirm in-person events are still happening before heading out.
MONDAY, July 15, 2024
Show your Tennessee State issued I.D. and get free admission at the National Civil Rights Museum from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Maximum of two adults and up to four children or one adult and up to five children per reservation.
WTHEA is holding a Basketball Youth Camp for children in the kindergarten through fifth grade at Popular Heights Baptist Church {1980 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, 38305} from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register to attend.
Get creative with Wired Wrapped Jewelry at the Raleigh Library {3452 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis, 38128} and learn several of the basic wire wrapping techniques and create your very own pendant! All supplies will be provided, including everything you need to turn your unique pendant into a necklace, bracelet, or keychain. (901) 415-2778
WTHEA is holding a Cross Country Information Meeting at Popular Heights Baptist Church {1980 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, 38305} from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
FAFSA Assistance Clinic in Dyersburg. Learn more.
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024
Summer movie series featured films this week are Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken and The Flintstones at Empire 8 Theatre in Jackson at 10 a.m.
Tennessee Tuesdays
Learn about the Classical Conversations Medina Community at Popsicles in the Park {Three Way, 38343} at 11:30 a.m. Contact Sarah Brown {[email protected] or (731) 513-1979} for more information.
WTHEA is holding a Basketball Youth Camp for children in the kindergarten through fifth grade at Popular Heights Baptist Church {1980 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, 38305} from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register to attend.
FAFSA Assistance Clinic in McKenzie. Learn more.
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024
Summer movie series featured films this week are Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken and The Flintstones at Empire 8 Theatre in Jackson at 10 a.m.
Arts & Crafts (for Teens and Grownups) will be held at the Jackson-Madison County Library {433 East Lafayette Street, Jackson, 38301} from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy getting crafty while listening to a podcast.
WTHEA is holding a Basketball Youth Camp for children in the kindergarten through fifth grade at Popular Heights Baptist Church {1980 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, 38305} from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register to attend.
FAFSA Assistance Clinic in Memphis. Learn more.
THURSDAY, July 18, 2024
The Metal Museum offers free admission to Tennessee residents with a Tennessee state issued photo ID for visitors 18 years of age or older. Visitors under the age of 17 without a state issued photo ID must be accompanied by a current Tennessee resident with a valid photo ID.
Summer movie series featured films this week are Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken and The Flintstones at Empire 8 Theatre in Jackson at 10 a.m.
WTHEA is holding a Basketball Youth Camp for children in the kindergarten through fifth grade at Popular Heights Baptist Church {1980 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, 38305} from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register to attend.
FAFSA Assistance Clinic in Henderson. Learn more.
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024
CSTHEA Homeschool Expo will be held at the Camp Jordan Arena {323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge, 37412} on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 9 a.m., to 4 p.m.
WTHEA is holding a Basketball Youth Camp for children in the kindergarten through fifth grade at Popular Heights Baptist Church {1980 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, 38305} from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register to attend.
Disney Newsies The Broadway Musical auditions will be held at New Day Children’s Theatre {454 West. Poplar Avenue, Suite 210, Collierville, 38017} from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, July 20, 2024
Disney Newsies The Broadway Musical auditions will be held at New Day Children’s Theatre {454 West. Poplar Avenue, Suite 210, Collierville, 38017} from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Tennessee Soccer Referee Program is offering referee certification classes in July and August. Teens as young as 13 years old can become certified as soccer referees.
Catch Up on Your Homeschool News!
How to Register an Independent Home School
As an independent homeschooler, you are on your own – independent – for managing your home school and ensuring your child is meeting their academic and grade level milestones. READ MORE
Carson-Newman Recognized for Supporting Community College Transfer Students
“We try to remove obstacles and help ease the transfer process for students choosing to continue their education at Carson-Newman.” ~ Mr. Jamie Hamer READ MORE
Counties Across West Tennessee to Hold Annual Fairs
Fair season in West Tennessee is right around the corner and that means Ferris wheels, farm animals, and demolition derbies. READ MORE
All-Terrain Wheelchairs Now Offered at Tennessee State Parks
Several Tennessee State Parks are now equipped with all-terrain wheelchairs making it easier for visitors with accessibility needs to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. READ MORE
Register Now for the Book It! Incentive Reading Program for Children
If you are looking for a creative way to encourage your children to read this school year, Pizza Hut just may have the answer for you. READ MORE
Upcoming ACT Test Dates and Help Resources
Students who take the test are assessed in English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. READ MORE
tnAchieves to Hold FAFSA Assistance Clinics Across Tennessee Before Deadline
The clinics comes just in time before the Thursday, August 1, 2024, FAFSA deadline to meet the Tennessee Promise Scholarship requirement, and also for students to learn of other financial aid opportunities available to them for the upcoming and future school years. READ MORE
Do You Have a 2025 Graduating High School Senior?
Homeschool Roster offers a graduation ceremony in the West Tennessee area, because we believe home school students should have the opportunity to celebrate with their family and friends a pinnacle moment in their life as they successfully close their home school years. READ MORE
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 home school 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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How Do You Legally Home school in Tennessee?
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