Homeschool Roster Weekly: March 3 – 9

March 4, 2024 Homeschool Roster

Check out your Homeschool Roster West Tennessee homeschool news for the week of March 3 through 9, 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
You may see all field trips with open registration. See what’s on the schedule for March. Don’t miss out! Join the Homeschool Roster – Get Out of the House group to keep up with field trip updates and follow Homeschool Roster on Facebook.

FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? – Confirm in-person event(s) is still happening before heading out.
MONDAY, March 4, 2024
Free Choreography and Staging Workshop Offered at the Stax Music Academy at 5 p.m.

Free Master Classes and music at the Stax Music Academy at 5:30 p.m.

The WTHEA Warriors girls middle school volleyball plays at home against Peabody at 5 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church {Paul Coffman Drive, Jackson, 38301}.

Town Hall Meeting online to discuss the Freedom Act and school vouchers and how they will affect families, especially homeschoolers at 7 p.m. CST.

TUESDAY, March 5, 2024
The WTHEA Warriors girls middle school volleyball plays at home against Augustine with the junior varsity at 5 p.m. and varsity playing afterwards. The game will be played at Hillcrest Baptist Church {Paul Coffman Drive, Jackson, 38301}.

“Light Years From Andromeda” will show at the University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium at 5:30 p.m.

UT Martin is offering a free online ACT Accelerator Workshop to high school students at 7 p.m. CST.

WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024
FIELD TRIP: The History to Hip-Hop chronicles the evolution of African-American music from the field song to hip-hop.

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.

Homeschool Book Club at the Jackson-Madison County Library from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, March 7, 2024
FIELD TRIP: The Car Factory Tour takes you to an automobile assembly factory where you will see everything come together in the making of a car.

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.

FRIDAY, March 8, 2024
FIELD TRIP: The Beverly Hillbillies introduces us to the lovable Clampett family as it rides onto the stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity.

SATURDAY, March 9, 2024
FIELD TRIP: The Beverly Hillbillies introduces us to the lovable Clampett family as it rides onto the stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity.

“Women in History” Junior Ranger Program to be Held at Shiloh National Military Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SUNDAY, March 10, 2024
FIELD TRIP: The Beverly Hillbillies introduces us to the lovable Clampett family as it rides onto the stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity.

Catch Up on Your Homeschool News!

Homeschool Rockin’ Sock Hop Rocked the Night Away {with pictures and video}

The Homeschool Rockin’ Sock Hop took party guests all the way back to the 1950s and 1960s on Saturday, February 24, 2024, to a period when greasers were cool and poodle skirts were all the rave. LEARN MORE

Spring Homeschool Days at the Memphis Botanic Garden

Each Homeschool Day sessions has a focus and hands-on activities that will keep students engaged. The theme for the spring semester is nature journaling. READ MORE

Ashlyn Chandler: A Stage Star Makes Her Directorial Debut

At just 19 years old, Ashlyn Chandler is a Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) senior and preparing for her directorial debut of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. READ MORE

S.T.E.M. Mini-Camp to be Offered at Lone Oaks Farm

“We hope that by offering the camp for free that it will remove the financial barrier that prevents many potential first-generation college students from participating,” ~ Aaron Spurling, UT Extension Specialist. READ MORE

Hardeman County 4-H Junior High Team Takes Home First Prize in Meat Judging Competition

Judging meat is more than just making sure it looks right and each had to prepare for the competition to be knowledgeable as what to look for in determining good meat. READ MORE

Free Choreography and Staging Workshop Offered at the Stax Music Academy

Students in sixth through twelfth grades will learn movement skills and how to improve their stage presence to use in performance and auditions. READ MORE

Memphis Metro/Shelby County High School Students Invited to Compete in Spoken Word Competition

Contestants will share about Dr. King’s enduring legacy through poetry with a focus on “topics that identify their thoughts, solutions, or designs on how they envision freedom, equality and justice, for their future”. READ MORE

“Women in History” Junior Ranger Program to be Held at Shiloh National Military Park

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Junior Rangers will learn about the women who helped shape the United States with a special focus on women who were in Corinth or Shiloh during the Civil War. READ MORE

Broadway Nights Returns and Auditions are Open

It has been about one year and four months (but who is counting – patiently waiting) since director Thomas Farmer with Star Inc. brought his vision of Broadway Nights to the Fair Theatre stage in Somerville, Tennessee and literally wowed the audience with the production. READ MORE

March University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium Schedule

The University of Lambuth M.D. Anderson Planetarium is geared up for March with a number of shows that will have your children gazing into the night sky. READ MORE

Marble Springs State Historic Site Takes Students Back to the Past for Homeschool Day

The March date sold out quickly and due to an overwhelming response of interest, the April date was added. READ MORE

Upcoming Homeschool Roster Events

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

Get Out of the House for These Free Events

Homeschoolers love “free”! Check out these West Tennessee events that are free, educational, and fun.

CONNECT
Connect with Other Homeschoolers in West Tennessee
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