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Homeschool Roster Weekly: October 13 – October 19

Check out your Homeschool Roster news for Tennessee Homeschoolers for the week of October 13 through October 19, 2024, to keep up to date on what is happening.

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FIELD TRIPS
Homeschool Roster is going places and doing a lot of exciting things this fall. We are excited and hope you are too! Individuals and groups are invited to join us. Sign up for your free account and start making your field trip plans for the school year. Don’t miss out! Join the Homeschool Roster – Get Out of the House group to get quick field trip updates. See all of the field trips with open registration.

DON’T MISS THESE FIELD TRIPS!

REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? – Confirm in-person events are still happening before heading out.

ONGOING
tnAchieves needs 5,000 volunteer mentors by Friday, November 15, 2024, to serve Tennessee Promise high school seniors across the State of Tennessee. Learn more about how you can help!

Homeschool Days continue through October 2024 at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum and WonderWorks.

MONDAY, October 14, 2024
FIELD TRIP
: S.T.E.M. Exploration and Investigation. Space is still open for you to register.

Show your Tennessee State issued I.D. and get free admission at the National Civil Rights Museum from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, October 15, 2024
Tickets for the An Enchanted Evening” – A Homeschool Prom 2025 go on sale. Purchase your tickets now!

THURSDAY, October 17, 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.

FRIDAY, October 18, 2024
FIELD TRIP
: Elmwood Cemetery Tour. Space is still open for you to register.

FIELD TRIP: Frontier Days Lantern Tour. Space is still open for you to register.

SATURDAY, October 19, 2024
Free ACT Workshop
at Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTCC) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

AUDITION NOTICE: Jackson Theatre Guild is holding auditions for Annie at 2 p.m.

Atlatl Throwing at Chickasaw State Park from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, October 20, 2024
AUDITION NOTICE
: Jackson Theatre Guild is holding auditions for Annie at 2 p.m.


Catch Up on Your Home School News!

Frist Art Museum Homeschool Mondays

Frist Art Museum holds Homeschool Mondays inviting homeschool families to drop-in and participate in a variety of educational activities designed to maximize the experience for homeschoolers. READ MORE


Carson-Newman University to Offer Homeschool Day

There will be a panel of home school graduates that are current CN students, who will share their experiences as students at the university. READ MORE


Interactive LED Floor Unveiled at Discovery Park of America

The sensory experience activates with every step, jump or dance triggering a display of lights in a variety of patterns and colors. READ MORE


Tennessee Promise Marks Decade of Success with Over 150,000 Students

Tennessee was the first state in the country to implement a college promise program for students to access free tuition. READ MORE


SWTCC Offering Free ACT Prep Workshop

The workshop is offered just in time before the next ACT testing date on Saturday, October 26, 2024. READ MORE


Celebrate Your Child with an Award for Their First Fish Catch

For catching that first fish, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has a special award. READ MORE


Rhodes College Works to Expand Access for Highly Talented Low-Income Students

“I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with other colleges and universities dedicated to expanding access and opportunity. Ensuring that students from all backgrounds can enroll and thrive at Rhodes, regardless of their financial circumstances, is one of our core institutional commitments.” ~ Rhodes College President Jennifer Collins. READ MORE


Discovering Your Own Destiny Field Trip Series

The Discovering Your Own Destiny (DYOD) experiences were created, so your teen can plan for their future/life after high school graduation. READ MORE


Upcoming Homeschool Roster Events

An Enchanted Evening” – A Homeschool Prom 2025 tickets go on sale on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 12 p.m.!

Yay! Tickets for the An Enchanted Forest” – A Homeschool Prom 2025 go on sale on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 12 p.m. CST. The prom will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Hardeman County, Tennessee. LEARN MORE

NutRemix is always an exciting performance. Space is limited and the deadline is soon. Learn more.


CONNECT
Connect with Other Tennessee Homeschoolers

Do you have questions about homeschooling in West Tennessee? You may connect with other homeschoolers by joining one or all of the following groups:

Join the Tennessee Homeschool Support group,

Join the West Tennessee Homeschool Support group.

Live in Hardeman County? Join the Hardeman County Homeschoolers group.

Homeschool Roster on Facebook.

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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How Do You Legally Homeschool in Tennessee?

Read the Homeschool 101 article to learn how to get started with homeschooling in Tennessee. READ MORE


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