MCESA is committed to consistently providing resources, leadership and support for the educational needs of all homeschooling families.
November 3 - November 7
Discover amazing and interesting creatures at SEA LIFE Arizona during Homeschool Week! Enjoy an interactive experience including an educational lesson and interactive projects, designed specifically for homeschool students.
The upcoming homeschool event will be focused around Kelp Forests and Protecting our Oceans. Kids will learn what kelp is, what we use it for everyday, and why this plant is so important. Kids will get to play with Kelp Beads and learn about the amazing properties of this plant!
*Upon arrival please be prepared to show your homeschool reporting form, co-op membership card, "letter of intent to homeschool" or other homeschool documentation.
Questions? Please call 480-478-7600
http://www.visitsealife.com/arizona/homeschool/
Only $6 per person!
Plus tax. A savings of up to $12 on adult tickets!
When booking tickets, select the desired time of your lesson, which will last about 30 minutes. Your ticket is valid for all-day admission!
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Homeschool Classes
Arizona Science Center offers a variety of homeschool opportunities for students from September through May. Homeschool classes are held onsite at Arizona Science Center and offsite at Usery Mountain Park.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Campbell - Senior Educator Coordinator
602-716-2000 Ext. 229
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Homeschool Explorer Program
Classes suggested for ages 6 to 10 years of age.
For iinformation on times visit: http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/explorer.pdf
Slow and Easy Wins - Use your talents and skills to design a track using principles of simple machines, forces of motion and energy conservation. "Win" by being the slowest.
November 12th - 14th Morning classes available
Measurement Matters - Measurement systems were invented thousands of years ago. Explore different measuring devices and use them to measure objects. Learn tricks and tips to use any time and any place for your measuring needs.
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Homeschool at Usery Mountain Park Program
Classes suggested for ages 6 to 10 years of age
For information on times visit: http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/usery.pdf
Measurement Matters - Measurement systems were invented thousands of years ago. Explore different measuring devices and use them to measure objects. Learn tricks and tips to use any time and any place for your measuring needs.
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Homeschool Connections Science Fair
Open to all homeschool students, join us for Arizona Science Center Non-Competitive Science Fair.
When: March 7, 2015
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
For project guidelines, event day information and registration visit: http://azscience.org/who_are_you/home_school_connections
Registration is now open!
For more information, please contact:
Mary Campbell
Senior Educator Coordinator
602-716-2000 ext. 229
campbellm@azscience.org
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SAVE THE DATE!
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR HOME SCHOOLING FAMILIES
FAMILY FUN NIGHT – NOVEMBER 14, 2014
JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF ACTIVITIES AND EXPLORATION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY.
WINTER CAMP – JANUARY 12-16, 2015
FROM PAPER AIRPLANES TO ROCKETS, LEARN THE CONCEPTS OF FLIGHT DURING 5 DAYS OF PROGRESSING LEARNING, ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES. AGES 7-11.
Members $125 Non-members $150
 STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR AZ HOMESCHOOL GROUP LEADERS
Saturday, January 24, 2015, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix
Arizona homeschool group leaders, make plans to join us for an awesome opportunity to connect with other leaders from around the state and get encouraged and equipped in leading.
More information will be posted on the website soon. Invitations will be mailed to group leaders in early November.
For more information visit: http://www.afhe.org/
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November Hours
In addition to our regular hours, this month we will also be open from 9am-4pm on:
Friday November 8th
Saturday November 9th
Saturday November 16th
We will be closed Thanksgiving Day:
Thursday, November 27th
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Book Sale
November 11th-13th
and Saturday the 15th
(We will NOT be open Friday the 14th)
25% off used books
10% off of new books (Except BJU)
Manipulatives and miscellaneous priced as marked
(as they are already discounted up to 90%!)
Feel free to give us a call to find out if we have what you need. (602) 277-3497
We are distributors for Alpha Omega, Apologia, Bob Jones, Common Sense Press, New Leaf Publishing Group and Saxon Math. Buy from us and save on shipping; and even more as we do not collect sales tax!
For the Entire Month of November
we are having two more great deals!
SONLIGHT SALE:
$5.00 per binder
Visit our Facebook page for a list of Sonlight items we have available.
10% all MATH LIFEPAC
items, new and used!
We have all grades from K-12th Grade Lifepac Math sets in stock at our resource center. These items are not eligible for additional discount.
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Landry Academy at CHSRC
November 7th and 8th
On November 7th and 8th, Landry Academy will have a Biology Intensive Workshop here at Covenant from 9:00am-5:00pm both days. Landry has a "Christ-Centered" focus in their courses. Students will perform several dissections, learn their blood type, learn how to prepare college level lab reports, and much more!
Visit Landry's website for more information. Please note: Registration takes place directly with Landry Academy. If interested, contact Landry as soon as possible, as the earlier you register, the more you save.
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Phoenix Junior Strings meeting at CHSRC through November
Junior Strings is a chamber orchestra in Central Phoenix. It focuses on building strength within each musician in a sectional group and chamber orchestra setting. Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass players of all levels are encouraged to audition for PJS's fall program. For information, contact Patty Waxman at 602-908-2929 or visit the Junior Strings website: http://phoenixjuniorstrings.org/
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"BOOK-IT" Reading Program
for Kids 5 to 12 years old
CHSRC is participating in the BOOK-IT program from Pizza Hut. In this program, children can earn a FREE Personal Pan Pizza when reaching specific reading goals.
If you would like your child to be part of this program, set monthly reading goals for your child; once your child reaches the goal, your child is eligible to earn one certificate per month from October to March. BOOK-IT Pizza certificates are available at our Resource Center. If you would like your child to participate, stop by to pick-up a set of certificates. Feel free to pick-up certificates for friends who also wish to participate in this program.
For our hours and location visit CHSRC's website.
For more information on this program please visit BOOK-IT's website
If you've never yet been to the American Heritage Festival you won't want to miss it. The American Heritage Festival is the largest living history timeline event west of the Mississippi, is organized by homeschoolers and is a tremendous educational opportunity for all ages regarding our national, cultural and spiritual heritage.
WHEN: Saturday, November 22 or Sunday, November 23
WHERE: Schnepf Farms of Queen Creek, Arizona
TICKETS: Homeschoolers advance passes are ONLY $8 each for a limited time! (Passes purchased at the event will be $15 each. Ages 3 and under are free and don't need passes.)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: This offer is for a limited time so please take advantage now!
CONTACT: wemakehistory@aol.com, 480-777-1776
WEBSITE: www.americanheritagefestival.com
 IKEA Tempe is Homeschool Week at their store. Homeschooled students and parents are invited to the store to enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt as well as special offers! The management team has prepared a video titled "Running the IKEA Store" so groups can view the video prior to their visit and learn how the various jobs at IKEA all work together and how the team accomplishes their goals.
The IKEA Restaurant is offering free dessert to AFHE members. (1 per member) Must show proof of homeschooling (AFHE Membership card, affidavit of intent to homeschool, HSLDA Membership card, etc.) In case you need to refresh your homeschool set-up, there are products on sale with your IKEA FAMILY card.
WHEN: November 2 through November 8, 2014, during store hours: 10 AM- 9 PM (M-F) and 10 AM - 7 PM (Sunday)
WHERE: 2110 W. IKEA Way, Tempe, 85284 (located off the I-10 at Warner Rd.)
COST: Free. No reservations are needed. If your group is larger than 20 people, please email.
CONTACT: Becky Blaine, Marketing Manager, becky.blaine@ikea.com
WEBSITE: http://www.ikea.us/tempe
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STEM Opportunities for Homeschoolers (SOAH) is a new group serving the homeschool community via a Facebook page. Our goal is to promote STEM competitions, field trips, and fun. We also hope to provide a forum for parents with similar interests to connect to one another regarding forming teams, classes, and support in the STEM areas. This group is open to official homeschooling families with students in grades K-12. We are also an alliance group with Grand Canyon University's ALPHA program, providing SOAH members with high school juniors and seniors the opportunity for dual enrollment at GCU at a discount rate. If you are interested, please request membership at our Facebook page.
CONTACT: Kathryn Graunke arizonagraunkes@msn.com or Mary Ann Ekstrom m.ekstrom@att.net
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/STEMhomeschoolAZ/
 The Arizona Game and Fish Department is pleased to announce that our annual Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center Open House is returning. This is the one time per year where we open the doors allow you to learn about wildlife rehabilitation and see some of our native species live and up close.
This year, the Open House will be taking place on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23 and run from 10am until 3pm each day. The event includes free parking and admission. It is located in north Phoenix near I-17 and Pinnacle Peak Road.
While you are out at the Open House, be sure to check out our newest feature: the Wildlife Education Resource Fair. This is a great opportunity for educators of all types, including Homeschool parents, to learn about the variety of community resources available to help you teach wildlife concepts. A number of local organizations will have booths to showcase their resources and programs. Some of these groups include the Department's own Focus Wild Arizona program, Arizona Project WET, Audubon AZ and the Sierra Club. You can stop by, meet the representatives, and discuss how they might help you. Registration for the Resource Fair is not required. However, it is highly encouraged. All registered educators will receive a "welcome" bag with lots of additional resources.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Eric Proctor at eproctor@azgfd.gov.
 This fall Heritage Square and the Rosson House Museum started offering their first-ever Homeschool Days, and they sold out fast! Due to the demand more dates for the winter and spring have been added. These afternoons are reserved just for home educating families and are designed for children ages 5 to 12, but all ages are welcome.
At Homeschool Days, your family will take a child-friendly tour of the Rosson House, learn 19th century chores, play classic games, and receive a historically themed craft to take home.
WHEN: Tuesdays, January 20, March 24, and April 21 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
WHERE: Heritage Square and Rosson House, Phoenix
REGISTRATION: Register online ASAP as these Homeschool Day events fill up quickly.
CONTACT: curator@heritagesquarephx.org, 602-261-8948
WEBSITE: http://heritagesquarephx.org/learn/educators/
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Join other homeschoolers and a fun and knowledgeable tour guide on an exciting Field Trip Friday Adventure to Southern Arizona. Accompanied with an educational workbook and journal, this day will include a guided tour of the Copper Queen Mine in Bisbee. Dressed in yellow rain slickers, hard hats, and flashlights, participants will discover this once booming mining town. We will make a stop in the Wild West town of Tombstone to get a glimpse of the OK Corral and other historical sites. Also included in this experience is a guided tour of one of the world's most recently discovered caves, Kartchner Caverns. Other customized trips to the Grand Canyon, SeaWorld, and many other locations are available.
WHEN: Friday, January 16, 2015
WHERE: Southern Arizona
COST: $99 a person. The fee includes everything but a sack lunch and souvenirs. Full refundable payment is due upon registration. Must have a total of at least 35 registered participants in order for the trip to happen (must pay for age 3 and older). You can make payments online through the website below.
CONTACT: Jenny Stephan, 602-448-4800, jenny@projectexploration.com
WEBSITE: www.projectexploration.com
NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2014
Join MIM for a Family Day featuring lots of drums! Experience drums from aroundthe world, make a special drum from everyday materials, join in on a family drumming circle and celebrate the opening of Beyond the Beat: Drums of the World exhibition. You can’t beat this day for family fun!
For more information visit: http://mim.org/
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Learning Labs for Homeschoolers
Join us to explore and understand the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Each month participants will take an informative hike followed by a tasty snack and a classroom investigation. Our uniquely designed curriculum blends hands-on, inquiry-based learning with a dose of fun and is taught by enthusiastic Garden staff and volunteers.
This fall we will think about how the world of art and science overlap: we will experiment with plant-based dyes, visit the Garden's Fish Out of Water exhibit, and make nature-inspired art of our own.
For ages 4 -13 For more information, please call 480-481-8123
When: November 20th 1:00pm - 3:00pm
For information on fees and information visit website: http://www.dbg.org/education-programs/kids-camps-programs/learning-labs
 Enjoy a night under the stars or a special tour in our giant indoor planetarium. Learn star names, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. View the moon, planets, star clusters, nebula, galaxies and more through our telescopes. We encourage you to bring your digital camera and binoculars to enjoy the views from these great locations. The stargazing programs are outdoor events, dress appropriately and bring chairs or blankets for your seating comfort.
NOTE: All Stargazing Programs start at 7:30pm - Unless otherwise noted. Time and Dates are subject to change - ALL programs should be confirmed by calling the appropriate location.
Maricopa County Parks (602) 506-2930
*** Stargazing Programs ***
Estrella Mountain Park (623) 932-3811
Saturday November 29, 2014
Challenger Space Center (623) 322-2001
Saturday November 22, 2014
Saturday December 6, 2014
National Astronomy Day
San Tan Mountain Park (480) 655-5554
Saturday November 8, 2014
For more informaiton, website: www.StargazingForEveryone.com
HOME SCHOOL SOCIALS
Come let your child play in a safe environment while you meet other parents!!
November 13th, November 25th and December 11th
11-12pm $6+Tax
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SAVE THE DATE:
GORILLA CLAUS
Sunday Dec 7
3-6pm
You don't want to miss this!
~Picture with the Phoenix Sun's Gorilla ~Pizza Dinner/Treat ~Holiday Games ~Gymnastics/Jump and HOLIDAY CHEER!!
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Meaning of Thanksgiving - The Real Celebration For many of us, the meaning of Thanksgiving usually includes feasting, four-day weekends, football games, floats, family reunions, or a forerunner to Christmas festivities. The “first Thanksgiving,” however, was neither a feast nor a holiday, but a simple gathering. Following the Mayflower’s arrival at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620, the Pilgrims suffered the lost of 46 of their original 102 colonists. With the help of 91 Indians, the remaining Pilgrims survived the bitter winter and yielded a bountiful harvest in 1621. In celebration, a traditional English harvest festival, lasting three days brought the Pilgrims and natives to unite in a “thanksgiving” observance. This “thanksgiving” meal would not be celebrated again until June of 1676. On June 29 the community of Charlestown, Massachusetts proclaimed a day of thanksgiving for their good fortune. Ironically, this celebration excluded the Indians, as the colonists’ recognized their recent victory over the “heathen natives.” One hundred years later, in October of 1777, all 13 colonies participated in a one-time “thanksgiving” celebration which commemorated the patriotic victory over the British at Saratoga. It would take a span of over 150 more years to establish Thanksgiving as we celebrate it -- George Washington proclaimed it a National holiday in 1789, Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November in 1863, and Congress sanctioned it as a legal holiday in 1941. Read more at www.allabouthistory.org
Supplies Needed:
- A Plain white paper plate
- Construction Paper (orange, yellow, brown, and other leaf colors)
- Crayons or markers
- Scissors
- Glue or glue stick
Directions:
- Cut a half circle out of the center of a plain paper plate. This will hold the leaves.
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Cut out a lot of leaves from construction paper. Draw the leaf veins if you wish.
- Glue the leaves all around the rim of the paper plate.
- In the lower center of the wreath, write, "I am thankful for," and then let the child write or draw what they are thankful for. Put the child's name on the wreath (or let them sign it). For variations on this wreath: instead of using leaves, use cut-out handprints of the child, tissue paper baking cups or torn-up scraps of paper.
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