MCESA is committed to consistently providing resources, leadership and support for the educational needs of all homeschooling families.
The upcoming homeschool event will be focused around Bioluminescence. Students will learn how and why different sea creatures use bioluminescence through a fun and interactive experiment.
We are offering special lessons for kids grades 7 - 12 on Tuesday the 3rd and Thursday the 5th of homeschool week, in the 1:00pm and 1:30pm time-slots. These lessons are more geared towards older kids, and will not include younger children.
*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
https://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!
 Arizona Science Center 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 information on times visit: http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/Explorer_flyer_14-15.pdf
Shake, Rattle and Roll - We go about our daily activities not realizing that beneath our feet is a very restless Earth. Get the inside scoop about earthquakes, volcanoes and more, why they happen, and where they are located around the world.
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Homeschool Tween Program
Classes suggested for ages 11 and up
For information on times visit: http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/Home_School_Tweens_-_Final.pdf
Color My Universe - Learn about some of the different objects located in our universe. Control a telescope to take a picture and send it to yourself. Using a picture of a nebula and apply color filters to create a colored image.
- February 4th or 5th Morning or afternoon classes available
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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
 
Read On Arizona is a statewide, public/private partnership of agencies, philanthropic organizations, and community stakeholders committed to creating an effective continuum of services to improve language and literacy outcomes for Arizona’s children from birth through age eight over the next ten years. Read On Arizona is committed to helping create an early literacy system that delivers the right program at the right time for every child.
Developing a Thriving Reader from the Early Years: A Continuum of Effective Literacy Practices - is a helpful tool to inform parents and families on their children's learning milestones. This approach recognizes that a reader's journey starts from birth and there are strong components and critical milestones that guide the development of a healthy reader. http://www.azed.gov/mowr/files/2012/08/read-on-a-building-blocks-reader-chart.pdf
Attention! Attention! Attention!
MCESA is pleased to announce that training for teachers and leaders in implementing the new Arizona Mathematics and English Language Arts Content Standards is available to homeschool parents!
Would you like to experience multiple ways to bring words to life in your homeschool classroom or construct a deeper understanding of Geometry Foundations? Visit our professional development website for a list of classes, registration information and registration fee.
http://maricopacountyesa.wildapricot.org/
AZCCRS ELA Phase 2: Anchoring Reading Practices in AZCCRS
Participants will learn how to plan and implement strong reading instruction to meet the demands of AZCCRS. Topics include a deeper understanding of instruction for reading to learn and resources to engage and empower students as independent readers. Additionally, an Integrated Model of Instruction will be introduced.
AZCCRS ELA Phase 2: Words-An Integrated Model of Literacy: An AZCCRS Expectation
Participants ill explore the concepts of the integrated model of literacy, its impact on lessons and units, and how to implement in the classroom. Topics include meeting AZ College and Career Ready Standards expectations, lesson and unit design, and experiencing an integrated model of literacy as a student.
AZCCRS ELA Phase 2: Words-The Building Blocks of Communication
Participants will be exposed to and experience multiple ways to bring words to life in the classroom. Topics include nonlinguistic representations, interactive Word Walls, "Thesaurusitis," graphic organizers, word families, etc. This training is primarily based on the vocabulary research of Robert Marzano and Janet Allen.
AZCCRS Mathematics Phase 2: 3rd - 5th Grade Content Training in Geometry
Please note that this is a two-day workshop. Participants are expected to attend both days.
Participants will construct a deeper understanding of Geometry Foundations with a special emphasis on the learning progression for Geometry. Topics will include attributes, properties, and the organization of two and three dimensional geometric figures, developing flexible spatial sense, and using geometry to support the four operations; making explicit connections among domains, mathematical practices, and mathematical tasks.
AZCCRS Mathematics Phase 3: Response to Intervention in Mathematics
Please note that this is a two-day workshop. Participants are expected to attend both days
Participants will learn about what Response to Intervention (Rtl)is and is not. Participants will learn successful components of mathematics focused Response to Intervention models. Topics include strategies to assist intervention and enrichment for students based on data will be discussed. Time will be provided to begin planning a Mathematics Rti model specific to the participant's site's needs.
 Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE) is the statewide organization that has been serving the needs and protecting the rights of Arizona’s homeschooling families since 1983. AFHE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational corporation run by a Christian board of directors. AFHE membership is available to all homeschooling parents in Arizona.
For more information visit: http://www.afhe.org/
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 Come on out for a fun, family-friendly event as we celebrate home education and freedom in our great state!
When: Monday, March 2, 2015
Where: Arizona State Capitol - Lawn
1700 West Washington St, Phoenix 85007
(SW corner of 17th avenue and Adams Street)
For more information visit: http://www.afhe.org/events_capitol_day.html
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OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CAPITOL
Self-Guided Tour of the Capitol Building Exhibits and Museum
Families can tour the Capitol building exhibits and Arizona Capitol Museum on your own between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. (Note, the north wings of the 2nd and 3rd floors are only accessible when on a reserved, guided tour.
Current Exhibits: http://www.azlibrary.gov/azcm/exhibits
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Schedule a 45-Minute Guided-Tour
See the Capitol building on a 45-minute tour with a guide. Times available for Monday, Mach. 2, 2015 are 11:45 AM. and 1:15 PM (confirmation coming soon to verify these times). There are 60 slots for each of these times.
Register here: http://www.azlibrary.gov/museum/tourrequest.aspx
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Tour the House and/or Senate Buildings
Tour the current House of Representatives and/or the Senate buildings by contacting your Representative or Senator for a tour. Contact your legislator: http://www.azleg.gov/alisStaticPages/HowToContactMember.asp
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Sit in on House or Senate Proceedings
Sit in on the proceedings in the House or Senate following the Homeschool Day at the Capitol program. Check in with the security guard at each legislative session.
Schedule of proceedings: http://www.azleg.gov/ Under either Senate or House click on Weekly Schedule.
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GET INVOLVED IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
At the Capitol, you can register at the Request to Speak kiosk in the Senate or House of Representatives buildings. Once you are registered, Request to Speak is a system that allows citizens to use the Internet to submit their opinion on any bill pending in the Arizona Legislature. In addition, you can use the A.L.I.S. Tracking Website to follow the progress of bills through the Arizona Legislature.
 Mark your calendars and join us for a very special evening honoring Arizona homeschooled students graduating from senior high in a formal, reverent, cap and gown ceremony. Admission is free for friends, family, and the homeschool community to attend.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS February 6, 2015
Open
Saturday January 17th
9am-4pm
Alpha
Omega Publications 20% off Sale!
(On this date only)
In
addition to our regular hours, we will
be open on Saturday
January 17th! Come visit us and browse our large selection of new and
used curriculum. On this
date only, AOP's sale includes Horizons, Life Pac and Switch-On-School House! Save even
more as we do not collect sales tax and if you pick up your items at our
resource center, you won't need to pay shipping either! If you can't come in, place your order over the
phone on the 17th to receive the 20% discount!
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March
17th-21st Sale!
25%
off used books
10% off
of new books (Except BJU)
Manipulatives
and miscellaneous items 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!
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Phoenix Junior Strings meeting at CHSRC through April
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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Registration
for Spring
Iowa Testing
is Open
March
17th and 18th or
March
19th and 20th
The IOWA
Test is a standardized test that helps a parents know what level their child is
at and where they need to focus more in homeschooling. We are
testing Kindergarten-8th grade in March. K-2nd
grade will be offered the 17th and 18th ONLY. High
school will be offered in June. Registration for June testing will open at the
end of March.
Registration forms are
available on our website.
Call our office at (602) 277-3497 if you have any questions.
Fundraising
Rummage Sale!
March
6th and 7th, 2015
With
the encouragement of our board members we are looking to start a fund for
future repairs and improvements. Possibly... adding a bathroom on the
resource center building! (We currently don't have bathrooms and walk
across to the church to use the restrooms.) How can
you help? Come shop and...Please donate gently used items such us: Furniture, toys, household
items, clothing, and
miscellaneous. Pick up
for furniture and large items can be arranged!
Call us
at (602) 277-3497 or info@chsrc.org us.
We will
be also selling hot dogs, soda and water. Donations
of water and Soda are also appreciated! Monetary
donations are always accepted and can also be made online.Tax-receipts
are available for all donations made!
Central
Phoenix drop of location:
CHSRC
1117 E. Devonshire, (602) 277-3497
West
Side location:
67th
Ave and Union Hills.
Call
Tiffany at (602) 738-1150 to arrange drop off.
As you
do your early spring cleaning, don't forget to donate your gently used
items to CHSRC!
 If your child, age 5-13, is interested in learning the art of singing, please join us for this choir. Beginning February 6, this class will teach your child the basics of singing and performing as a choral group in a fun, informal setting. Taught by an Arizona State University Vocal Performance major, this choir is the perfect opportunity to learn about music. There will be weekly rehearsals with three performances throughout the semester.
WHEN: Fridays, February 6 through May 17. 4:30pm - 5:30 pm
WHERE: 6342 W. Aurora Dr., Glendale
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: February 6, 2015
COST: $100 enrollment fee per child (discounts for families).
CONTACT: Sam Stefanski, samstefanski@gmail.com, 623-258-2440
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 Come celebrate along Roxie's first annual Birthday Bash at Shamrock Farms Farm Tour! In addition to your hour-long tour on the cow spotted tram. We will be celebrating Roxie, our very own Dairy Diva's Birthday in style with complimentary mini cupcakes and your choice of white or chocolate milk. Kids will enjoy painting their very own, ceramic cupcake bank! Each child will receive a token birthday prize from Roxie as well.
WHEN: Saturday, February 7
Tours at 10:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
WHERE: Shamrock Farms Farm Tour, Stanfield
COST: Adults: $9, Children: 2-12 $6, Children under 2: Free
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: www.shamrockfarms.net/farm-tour/reservations/public
CONTACT: Shamrock Farms, 602-477-2462
WEBSITE: www.shamrockfarmstour.com
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 VNSA Book Sale
The VNSA Book Sale provides a wonderful opportunity for teachers, parents, and students to purchase a wide variety of quality used books at very reasonable prices. The average book sells between $1 to $5. There will be more than 500,000 gently used fiction and non-fiction books, foreign language books, text books, CDs, DVDs, computer games, music, puzzles, maps, computer manuals and software, and other book-related materials. All books, except for Rare and Unusual are half-price on Sunday!
WHEN: Saturday, February 15, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM and
Saturday, February 16 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Arizona State Fairgrounds - Exhibit Building
1826 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, 85007
COST: Free admission. The Fairgrounds charges for parking.
WEBSITES: www.vnsabooksale.org,
www.facebook.com/vnsausedbooksale
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Home School Foundation Book Sale
If you have new or used curriculum or books appropriate for the homeschooling community that you would like to donate, please consider giving your materials to a local representative for the Home School Foundation by April 18 for our upcoming sale that will benefit hurting homeschooling families right here in Arizona! Appropriate related items such as literature books, puzzles, games, and manipulatives are welcome too. Whatever we cannot match to a family in need will be sold during the spring sale. The Home School Foundation is the charitable arm of HSLDA.
WHEN: Saturday, May 2 (Time: to be announced)
WHERE: Grand Canyon University, 3300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 85017
COST: Items at the sale will be clearly marked with minimum donation amounts that reflect their fair market value (FMV). Personal check, credit card (Mastercard, Visa, or AMEX), or cash payments are all acceptable. Donations of $10 or more above and beyond your FMV purchase are very much appreciated and will receive a tax deductible donation acknowledgement from the HSF.
CURRICULUM DONATION DEADLINE: Please deliver your curriculum donations to us by April 18. We have East Valley, NW Valley, and SW Valley drop-off options. Tax deductible receipts are available upon request, if you let us know in advance that you would like one.
CONTACT: Carol Gary, AZ State Ambassador,
AzStateAmbsdr@cox.net. 623-217-1249 WEBSITE: www.homeschoolfoundation.org
 Qualified middle and high school applicants are invited to experience our week-long residential science program this summer. During the Biosphere 2 Summer Science Academy, students will reside at Biosphere 2 in our casitas and participate in our research, while also developing leadership and collaboration skills. Biosphere 2 faculty and staff along with trained University of Arizona Students will mentor, engage, and supervise the participants. Research areas include earth science using our Landscape Evolution Observatory, marine science in the Biosphere 2 Ocean and Mangrove Biomes, ecosystem and climate science in the Biosphere 2 Tropical Rainforest Biome, and others.
WHEN: 7th-9th grade students July 12-18
9th-12th grade students July 19-25
WHERE: Biosphere 2, Tucson
COST: Non-refundable deposit $250 - $1599 per student if paid by the end of January 2105; prices increase by $100 each month thereafter.
CONTACT: Nancy Boklund, nboklund@email.arizona.edu, 520-838-6192
WEBSITE: http://b2science.org/outreach/sciacademy for details, pricing, deadlines, testimonials, and application materials
 We will combine the British flavor of our Pride & Prejudice Ball and the American flavor of our Dolly Madison's Ball for the ultimate Regency era experience! Live music, elegant Regency fashion and both graceful and lively Regency dances will all be part of the fun.
WHEN: March 7, 6:30 -10:30 PM
WHERE: Fitch Center, NE corner of Center St. & 2nd Ave. in Mesa
COST: $15 in advance. An advance family discount is also available from the Dolly Madison Ball webpage.
WEBSITES: www.dollymadisonsball.com, www.wemakehistory.com
 Enter a world of fascinating, bigger-than-life characters from Disney, sci-fi, comic books and more as all join together for a wonderful evening of dance and costume! Dress like your favorite character from animated movies, sci-fi films, Disney, classic TV, comic books, historic novels.... Let it go!
WHEN: February 7, 6:30-10:30 PM
WHERE: Fellowship Hall, SE corner of Center St. & 1st Ave. in Mesa
COST: $15 in advance. An advance family discount is also available from the Frozen Ball webpage.
WEBSITE: www.frozenball.com, www.wemakehistory.com
 The Phoenix Festival is an educational celebration of American History for all ages, focused entirely on War for Independence, the struggle for liberty! We are very excited about this year's event with an expanded and inspirational panorama of the American Revolution! Battle reenactments, music, fashions, crafts, historic medical practices, experiencing training with wooden muskets, and meeting historic characters are all part of the fun at the Phoenix Liberty Festival. The Liberty Festival is organized by homeschoolers with a passion for clean, family-friendly education for all ages!
WHEN: February 21, 11:00 AM-3:30 PM
WHERE: Northwest Christian School, 16401 N. 43rd Ave, Phoenix
COST: Homeschool special of only $8 per person through Jan 31 or $12 at the door. Ages 3 and under are free. NOTE: This offer will not be found on the website. It will only be publicized via e-newsletter ,which you are welcome to share with other homeschoolers.
TO ORDER PASSES: Please send a check payable to We Make History for $8 per person attending, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope and your email address* to: We Make History, P.O. Box 1776, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. We will send you your passes by mail. *We will also email you detailed info so it is important that we receive your email address!
WEBSITES: www.americanlibertyfestival.com, www.wemakehistory.com
HISTORIC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: We are always looking for historic volunteers we can train and outfit for living history as well as volunteers in modern clothing to serve in various capacities at the event.
CONTACT: We Make History, wemakehistory@aol.com
 The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to per-form marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first "valentine" greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl--possibly his jailer's daughter--who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed "From your Valentine," an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and--most importantly--romantic figure. By the Middle Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and France
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