MCESA is committed to consistently providing resources, leadership and support for the educational needs of all homeschooling families.
 Homeschool Week
November 2-6
Our November lesson will be a squid dissection!
The lesson will focus on the anatomy and habitats of these amazing cephalopods, some of their many features, and an opportunity to see how their ink can be used to write with.
Cost: $8.00 Per person
Times: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Session times will be 45 minutes each
High School: We will have a high school session available on Thursday November 5th between the hours of 2:30pm-4:00pm on that day only. Please call 480-478-7594 if you have any questions.
When booking tickets, select the desired time of your lesson, which will last about 45 minutes. Your ticket is valid for all-day admission!
Visit: https://www.visitsealife.com/arizona/homeschool/
 Homeschool Schedule of Classes: Grades 2 through 5
Dig It! - Students will learn about the science and fields of paleontology and archaeology. Students will reconstruct past cultures based on their findings at different "dig sites".
November 10, 2015 9:30am - 11:00am
November 10, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00am
November 12, 2015 9:30am - 11:00am
November 12, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Homeschool Schedule of Classes: Grades 5 through 8
Excavation Adventures - Step into the shoes of a paleontologist and learn about the fossilization process, tools of the trade, and how to properly execute a dig in different environments. Using paleontology tools and methods, students will excavate various "dig sites."
November 17, 2015 9:30am -11:00am
November 17, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm
November 19, 2015 9:30am - 11:00am
November 19, 2015 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Note: Classes are 90 minutes long. There are extended classes, which are two hours long, and noted in the class description.
Pricing per child ( some classes may include additional fees):
$15 Member, $20 Non-member
Register online at: http://azscience.org/who_are_you/home_school_connections
For all questions, email homeschools@azscience.org
 Butterfly Wonderland has posted their Homeschool Days for 2015 – 2016 ~ you can find the list below:
- November 9, 2015
- November 10, 2015
- December 7, 2015
- December 8, 2015
- January 25, 2016
- January 26, 2016
The Days are structured for Homeschool families – a minimum of 10 people is needed to score the discounted admission of $8 per student, (2 and under are FREE) and $12 per adult. Tax is 7.95% – you MUST complete the homeschool reservation form.
For Information: http://butterflywonderland.com/
CONTACT: (480) 800-3000
9500 E. Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85256
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Homeschool Seminar at Desert Foothills Library
with Nancy Manos and Linda Crosby
GETTING STARTED HOMESCHOOLING
If you’re new to homeschooling or thinking about this exciting education option for your family, be sure to join us for this 3-hour seminar. AFHE board members Linda Crosby and Nancy Manos will present three workshops including Getting Started Homeschooling, Choosing Curriculum, and Ideas for Lesson Planning and Scheduling. Lunch is included.
WHEN
Saturday, January 16, 2016, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
WHERE
Desert Foothills Library, Conference Room, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
COST Free
REGISTER Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286
CONTACT Nancy Manos, AFHE, homeschool@afhe.org with workshop or AFHE questions. Contact Desert Foothills Library to reserve your spot or for facility-related questions.
Upcoming
Sale: November 17th-21st
20% off used books
10% off most* new
books
Please note we will
not be able to discount
New BJU or Berean
Builders books*
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Now
Open Fridays Year Round and
one Saturday
a Month!
We are pleased to
announce that in order to serve the homeschooling community better, we are
now open on Fridays year round.
Our new hours are
Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm and one Saturday a month.
Our October Saturday is the 17th.
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Apologia 1st
Edition Sale!
All first edition
middle school/high school textbooks are just $10 each! The differences
between the first and second editions are minor. The main changes are
improvements of images and the addition of color. Most pages match word by
word with very few exceptions.
 Desert Ridge Marketplace, together with Cactus Brick, Arizona’s leading Lego user group, will give Valley residents the chance to see exactly how creativity, combined with basic building principles, can help a miniature Lego City rise out of the rubble of hundreds of thousands of Lego bricks.
Lego hobbyists who created the display will be on hand to show off their creations and inspire others to harness their imaginations and build their own tiled creations.
The free family event is to be weekends only Oct. 23 through Nov. 29. Hours are to be 6-9 p.m. on Fridays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Desert Ridge Marketplace is located 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix.
The miniature city, featuring high-rise buildings, trains, bridges, trolleys, trees and other streetscapes will be set up near The District Stage next to GameStop at the open-air shopping destination.
Creativity and imagination are at the root of innovation. And for many Valley residents, childhood exposure to Lego bricks has been one of the first outlets for their creativity and imagination to flourish. The Cactus Brick group continues to translate their childhood love of building into a stimulating hobby that demonstrates imagination has no limits or age restraints.
As part of the miniature city, guests will be able to see:
- Intricate working cityscapes;
- Imaginary and replica buildings; and
- A variety of vehicles, including trains, bridges, trollies and cars.
November 23 through January 10, 2016
5:30 – 10:30 p.m. nightly
Animal viewing is limited during ZooLights.
ZooLights, powered by SRP EarthWise Energy, is a magical experience guaranteed to illuminate your holiday season.
WATCH FOR!
- Several new 3-D light sculptures featuring stingrays, flowers, humming bird and tiger
- Search for the new 2-D butterflies and lion cubs
- Enjoy two new Music in Motion shows featuring music from the movie Polar Express and Winter Palace by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
- Watch as an ice sculptor magically makes an animal appear out of a 300 pound block of ice every Thursday during ZooLights starting Thursday, November 26.
- Longer hours – 5:30 – 10:30 p.m.
- Opens to the public on the Monday prior to Thanksgiving.
Plus:
- Millions of lights
- Hundreds of sparkling displays
- Jengo the Talking Giraffe returns with his pal Tortuga the talking tortoise
- Stingray Bay touch tank *
- Carousel and camel rides*
Make ZooLights a family tradition and enjoy one of the largest holiday light shows in the country!
* Additional fee required.
 Admission Gate Hours & Prices:
Mon: CLOSED
Tues: CLOSED
Wed: Noon - approx. 9pm
Thurs: Noon - approx. 9pm
Fri: Noon - approx. 10pm
Sat: 10am - approx. 10pm
Sun: 10am - approx. 9pm
Midway and Grounds closure times vary per day.
Regular Admission Prices: $10 Adults, $5 Children (Ages 5-13) & Seniors (55+)
 Saturday, November 7, 2015 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
LOCATION: Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV (ISTB 4)
Earth and Space Exploration day is a free annual fall event hosted by the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) on ASU’s Tempe campus inside/outside ISTB 4. The SESE community offers special science-related activities from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for students age five and up, families, educators and anyone interested in exploring Earth and space. One of the biggest attractions is ISTB 4 with its Gallery of Scientific Exploration offering a variety of interactive exhibits and the Marston Exploration Theater, which will be running 3-D astronomy shows. Visitors can also see a replica of Curiosity Mars rover, explore "A" Mountain (Tempe Butte) on a guided field trip, bring rock samples for Dr. Rock to examine, and so much more!
SESE’s research portfolio includes projects on every continent of the world, and extends to the Moon, Mars, Mercury, and beyond. We are taking photos of the lunar surface with special cameras, sampling the Red Planet using robotic rovers, studying earthquakes big and small, investigating mud volcanoes in Indonesia and much, much more! Each year, the SESE community brings to life its research through innovative hands-on activities as part of this special Earth and Space Exploration Day.
PRE-REGISTRATION @ https://nasa.asu.edu/ESE-Day-Registration
Attending Earth & Space Exploration Day 2015 is free (including parking). But you can help us anticipate the number of people that will attend by pre-registering at https://nasa.asu.edu/ESE-Day-Registration. Pre-registration also allows a speedy check-in for you and your family.
HIGHLIGHT ACTIVITIES
The Marston Exploration Theater will be offering 3-D astronomy shows.
The Center for Meteorite Studies features interactive displays, touchable specimens, and a video display of the collection’s specimens. Staff will be on hand to inspect potential meteorite specimens in person. Only one sample will be identified per person.
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) Science Operations Center, located in Interdisciplinary A, will be open. Visit the Moon rock and enjoy a guided walk through of the Visitors Gallery.
 Arizona State Envirothon Competition- Join with other homeschoolers to form a 5-member team and sign up for the 2016 Arizona Envirothon, a natural resource competition for high school students in grades 9-12. Show case your knowledge of the environment in this two-day, fun-filled competition. 2016 topic: "Invasive Species - A Challenge to the Environment, Economy, and Society."
WHEN: April 8-9, 2016
WHERE: Desert Outdoor Center, Lake Pleasant, Peoria / Hassayampa River Preserve, Wickenburg
COST: $100 per team (includes meals for 5 students and 2 coaches, t-shirts, etc.)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 8, 2016
TRAINING WORKSHOP: An optional training workshop has been tentatively scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2016, 10 AM - 3:00 PM, Location TBD.
CONTACT: Rodney Held, 480-250-8786, azenvirothon@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.azenvirothon.org
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 Music Lessons - Guitar, Piano, Voice, Drums, Ukelele
Strum University Phoenix
Se offer private music lessons for children and adults at all skill levels. Strum University was founded by Nick Jensen who has been sharing his love of music with students since 2006. He has taught over 10,000 lessons and helped hundreds of students achieve their musical goals. Besides maintaining a full roster of budding rock stars, Nick is also the Praise and Worship Leader at Desert Foothills Lutheran Church, where he leads a contemporary praise band every Sunday. All of our lessons are custom designed to each student. This way you are learning the fundamentals of your instrument through songs and styles that you personally enjoy. Sign up by December 1 and receive the first lesson free + 25% off first month!
WHERE: 320 W Lone Cactus Dr, Suite 1, Phoenix, 85027 (Deer Valley Air Park)
CONTACT: Nick Jensen, StrumUniversity@gmail.com, 623.451.0976
WEBSITE: www.StrumUniversity.com
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 Order advance passes by the end of October for substantial savings on this panoramic, historical, educational, family-oriented, family-friendly, creative, highly interactive event that is respectful of those who have gone before us. Battle reenactments, musical presentations, historic fashion show, historic church service, historic crafts, skills, and presentations ranging from Colonial times through the 20th century.
WHEN: Saturday, November 21
WHERE: Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek
TICKETS: $10 per person advance purchase by October 31
$15 per person at the gate
WEBSITES: www.americanheritagefestival.com
www.wemakehistory.com
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