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Homeschool Roster Weekly: September 29 – October 5

Check out your Homeschool Roster news for Tennessee Homeschoolers for the week of September 29 through October 5, 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.

FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN


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.

Homeschool Graduation 2025 registration is open.

MONDAY, September 30, 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.

WEDNESDAY, October 2, 2024
FIELD TRIP
: The Comedy of Errors. Mistaken identity leads to confusion and comedy. Space is still open for you to register.

The Ninja Gym { 450 US-72, Collierville } has Homeschool Open Play from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $20 for non-members and free for Ultimate members.

THURSDAY, October 3, 2024
FIELD TRIP
: Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group: De aquí y de Allá, Tomo II: The Adventure.

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 4, 2024
Bryan College is holding a Homeschool Preview Day for prospective students.

University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is hosting First Friday Tours.


Catch Up on Your Home School News!

Christian Brothers University to Hold Preview Days for Prospective Students

The university includes four academic Schools, the Graduate School, and the Global College as options for student study while attending a private and Catholic based on a Lasallian education. READ MORE


Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center Offering Field School

Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center in Moscow, Tennessee holds monthly Field School for Homeschool programs for students, third through fifth grades. READ MORE


NASFAA Statement on 2025-26 FAFSA Release Plans

“The fact that we are still, to this day, dealing with the aftershocks of this year’s FAFSA rollout shows just how imperative it is that the process is thoroughly tested from end to end and launched as a system, not in a piecemeal manner.” ~ Beth Maglione, NASFAA Interim President & CEO READ MORE


Bryan College to Hold Homeschool Preview Day

Bryan Osborne, from Answers in Genesis, will be the special speaker! READ MORE


Family History Day to be Held at the Tennessee State Library & Archives

“Family History Day is a unique opportunity to dive into the genealogical resources available through the Tennessee State Library & Archives.” ~ Secretary of State Tre Hargett READ MORE


Isabella DeFir: Healing Through Music and Song

Isabella is intentional with the songs she writes and addresses social issues she believes should be given more attention. READ MORE


Mentors Needed to Serve Tennessee High School Seniors

Each volunteer mentor serves a smaller group of 2-3 high school seniors who are engaged and invested in the local support that a mentor provides. No experience is necessary! 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

Celebrate Your Senior at the Homeschool Graduation 2025!


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.

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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