March Homeschool Newsletter

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MCESA is committed to consistently providing resources, leadership and support for the educational needs of all homeschooling families.

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Arizona Science Center

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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

Build A Bug - Do you have the bug? Come and build one then put it down to watch it wander around the floor as if it's alive. Best of all, you take it home with you for more exploration and fun.

  • March 26th - 27th    Morning classes only

Beautiful Butterflies - Learn all about the metamorphic stages of the Painted Lady butterfly. Leave for home with larvae and a habitat, you made, so that you can witness the transformation from chrysalis to butterfly.

  • March 31st - April 2nd     (Extra charge of $7 per participant)

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Homeschool Tween Program

Classes suggested for ages 11 and up

For information on times visit: http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/tweens.pdf

Water Parks and Mechanical Waves Physics - Remember that exhilarating ride through a water park? Did you get bounced all around? Did you get splashed? Find out how waves in water work to move you through the ride and see what kind of wave designs you can come up with.

  • April 13th or 14th      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 8, 2014

Time:  10:00am to 1:00pm

For project guidelines, event day information and registration visit: http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/home_school.pdf  

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AFHE Events

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It's Convention Time!

Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2015

Mark your calendar's, it is AFHE's 32nd annual Arizona Home Education Convention.

Convention Highlights

  • Workshops - A variety of speakers and workshops for veteran homeschoolers and parents new to homeschooling
  • Exhibit Hall - Come browse and shop the vast array of curricula and resource vendors
  • Mentoring Moms Booth - Homeschool moms will be available to answer any questions you may have about homeschooling.
  • Young Entrepreneurs - Homeschooled students and graduates share their talents and creations in the exhibit hall
  • Free Pre-Convention mini-conference - Those new to homeschooling are invited to this free mini-conference Thursday afternoon.
  • Silent Auction - Participate in the silent auction and support two great organizations that serve Arizona homeschoolers all year long.

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Convention Add-On Events

AFHE is offering two extra special add-on events in 2015. Details about these ticketed events can be found on the CONVENTION EXTRAS page. Register early. Space is limited for each.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 - DISSECTION LAB WORKSHOP FOR TEENS

"The Marvelous Expedition: A Journey through God's Wondrous Machine"

  • $30 per student ages 12-18 | 2:30 - 5:00 PM | Limit: 150 students
    Do you have teens who love science? Don't miss this extra special hands-on, interactive, fascinating, and fun workshop taught by Dr. Lainna Callentine.
    DISSECTION LAB DETAILS
FRIDAY, JULY 10 - LADIES' NIGHT OUT WITH HEIDI ST. JOHN

"Fill My Cup"

  • $25 per person | 8:00-9:15 PM | Hyatt Regency | Limit: 120 women ages 18 and older. Ladies, you won't want to miss this special evening with Heidi St. John. Coffee and dessert, fellowship, prize drawing, and a 45-minute talk "Cultivating REAL Relationships" by Heidi. 
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AFHE 8th Annual Junior/Senior Homeschool Prom

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Arizona homeschooled juniors and seniors, bring your friends or come with a date!  Dinner, dancing, dessert and Duke Photography. Professional 5X7 souvenir portrait and photo-booth included with each ticket!  Alumni always welcome.  Sophomores by invite only. 

WHEN: April 17, 2015, 5:30-11:45 pm      Parent Reception: 5:30 - 6:30pm 

WHERE  Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, 7677 N 16th Street, Phoenix 

COST: $85 per person before March 20; $95 per person after March 20 

PAYMENT DEADLINE: No Registrations will be accepted after April 10 

CONTACT: Sharon Lilly at thelil@cox.net 

WEBSITE: http://www.moezartproductions.org/?page_id=147

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Homeschool Night at Chase Field

Enjoy a fun night out with fellow homeschool families and the Arizona Diamondbacks! Bring your family and friends and cheer on the Dbacks as they play the Milwaukee Brewers. The Arizona Diamondbacks will make a donation of $4 for every ticket purchased through AFHE to the Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund. 

WHEN: Friday, July 25, 5:10 PM game time

WHERE: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street

COST: $16 per ticket (Regularly priced $21)

DEADLINE: Tickets must be purchased by July 12

WEBSITE: www.afhe.org/dbacks.html

 CONTACT:  Rick Crosby, Scholarship Liaison, scholarships@afhe.org

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Digital Photography Class in the Mesa Area

Introduction to Digital Photography.  Learn to shoot beautiful photographs with your digital camera!  Class will cover everything from basic composition and workflow management to manual exposure and camera settings.  Includes a portfolio of your work over the course of the month, a professional headshot for your own use, and print material.  Your instructor will be Miss Natalie Rockwell.  A homeschool alumni, Natalie launched her photography business in the Fall of 2013, and has been shooting portraits in the East Valley for over 6 years. Please contact us if you have ANY questions.  Natalie would love to hear from you!!!

WHEN: March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 3:15-4:45pm

WHERE: Location TBD (Mesa area, depending on the size of the class)

COST: $150 per person (open to ages 15+)

CONTACT: Natalie Rockwell, 480-603-6883, booking@natalie-lynn.com

WEBSITE: http://www.natalie-lynn.com

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Math & Science Tutoring in the East Valley

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Jared Fritz, a homeschool graduate and Chemical Engineering major is available to tutor in any level of math or science. He has been teaching for four years and has many referrals from Home School families. Jared also has educational science labs to share if desired that correspond to the subject matter for individuals or groups!

COST: Private tutoring $15/about 75 min. or small groups are negotiable.

WHEN: Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays

WHERE: North Gilbert area by Gilbert Rd. and Baseline (next to Freestone Park) just south of 60.

CONTACT:   Carla or Jared Fritz, 480-747-7144 or 480-433-6366

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Events at Covenant Homeschool Resource Center

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1117 E. Devonshire Ave

Phoenix AZ  85014

HOURS:  9am-4pm Tuesday-Thursday and one Saturday a month.

CONTACT: 602.277.3497      info@chsrc.org       chsrc.org

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  There is still time to Register for Spring

Iowa Testing at CHSRC!  

Session 1: March 17th and 18th. (K-2nd grade will be offered the 17th and 18th ONLY.)

Session 2: March 19th and 20th.    

Registration forms  are available on our website 

 Call our office at (602) 277-3497 if you have any questions. 

High school testing will be offered in June. Registration for June testing will open at the end of March.  For more information check out our testing schedule.

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Landry Academy at CHSRC April 24th and 25th

On April 24th and 25th, Landry Academy will have a Landry Intensive Chemistry Workshop here at Covenant from 9:00am-5:00pm both days.  

Intensives are led by teachers who love the Lord, have expertise in their area, and are passionate about teaching young people. Students will do hands-on labs, many of them well beyond the scope of what most private and public school students ever experience.

Please note: Registration takes place directly with Landry Academy. If interested, visit Landry Academy directly as soon as possible, as the earlier you register, the more you save.  If you have any questions, please e-mail Landry academy.

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CPR Classes at CHSRC  

March 17th and March 19th

We would like to thank Domestic & International Response Corps for volunteering to have a couple of fundraising CPR classes here at CHSRC. 100% of proceeds will directly benefit CHSRC! Classes will be small with a maximum of 10 participants in each session. Visit www.chsrc.org for registration details.
 
Session 1:   March 17th from 9am-12 noon.  
Session 2: March 19th from 9am- 12 noon.  

Location: CHSRC 1117 E. Devonshire, Phoenix, Arizona 85014.
Age requirements:   Mature children as young as 8 are welcomed to participate. Children will only receive a ONE YEAR certification card if they are able to complete the requirements.  Adults and older children who complete the requirements will receive a two year certification card.

Cost: $35 per person.

Discounts are available if several members of the same family would like to take the class together.  To receive a discount code please contact Steve at 1-800-937-1849 X107 or training@dircorps.com

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book sale

25% off used books

10% off new books (except BJU)

Manipulatives and miscellaneous items priced as marked (as they are already discounted up to 90% off!) Feel free to give us a call to find out if we have what you need. (602) 277-3497 We are distributors for Alpha OmegaApologiaBob Jones, Common Sense PressNew 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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11:00 am-3:00 pm at Grand Canyon University

Hosted by the AZ Home School Foundation Ambassador Team; all proceeds go to benefit hurting homeschoolers right here in Arizona. Please donate curriculum by April 18th.  Several drop-off locations are available around the Valley.  Contact the Home School Foundation to arrange drop-offs. 

New this year: If you are interested in hosting a table of curriculum to sell, you may rent a space for a tax-deductible donation of $20 with the agreement to donate all unsold items to HSF at the end of the day in exchange for a tax-deductible acknowledgement.  Contact Carol Gary at 623-217-1249 to reserve your table! 

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We Make History

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The Battle of Goodyear event will be held on property belonging to Desert Springs Community Church at 14440 W. Indian School Rd. in Goodyear. The date is Saturday, March 28th, 2015 and we will be open from 11AM-3:30PM. You are welcome to arrive and leave at any time during those hours. A detailed schedule is below.

2015 Battle of Goodyear Schedule
Schedule for March 28th    Adjustments are possible.
11:00  Open to Public
11:30  Fashion Presentation at Fashion Tent
12:00  Musical Program at Music Tent
12:30  Battle
1:00  Medical Demonstration at Medical Tent
1:30  Fashion Presentation at Fashion Tent
2:00  Battle
2:30  Medical Demonstration at Medical Tent
3:00  Musical Program at Music Tent
3:30  Close
Ongoing Most of the Day: Wooden Musket Drill in Military Camps, Writing & Games at School Display. Between Scheduled Events please enjoy interacting with our many living historians who will be demonstrating crafts, activities, clothing, weapons and equipment of the Civil War era. Water, Pop and Civil War Flags as souvenirs will all be available on site!

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Phoenix Boys Choir

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Sports and Gaming Music Workshop

Spring Training is in the air and we're celebrating! Boys ages 7-13 with unchanged voices are invited to register for our next FREE workshop and learn music from the world of gaming and sports on Saturday, March 14 from 9am - Noon. Each participant will learn how to sing, read music and perform, including the baseball favorite "Take Me Out to the Ballgame". The workshop culminates in a short performance for family and friends to showcase everything the boys learned. Participants will also enjoy a short performance by the Phoenix Boys Choir.

Participating boys study the fundamentals of expressive choral singing, music literacy, and concert etiquette lead by members of the Phoenix Boys Choir Artistic staff and Phoenix Boys Choir Alumni. Boys will participate in fun activities to help build character, self-confidence, and promote a unified ensemble. Each participant also has the opportunity to audition on the spot to become part of the Phoenix Boys Choir!

Camp takes place at the PBC building, located at 1131 E. Missouri Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85014. Snacks and water will be provided. For more questions, please contact us at 602-264-5328. 

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Superstition Farm

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We are located at 3440 South Hawes Road, crossroads are Hawes & Elliot, just off the 202.

(602) 432-6865

Educational Tours
Tuesday - Friday
(by appointment only)
and Saturday

Typically at least 24 hours advanced notice or more is required & we cannot guarantee availability unless we reserve space for you. 

Saturday classes are held at 10 am & 12 noon. The Saturday classes do not require a reservation, just show up. 

Tours are only $8.00 for adults & $6.50 for kids (1-12 years old) plus tax and last about 1 hour.

What will we do?

First, you’ll enjoy learning in our classroom.  It is of course called Moo-University. 

Next, you will take a leisurely, informative ride around the dairy on our tractor-pulled, guided hayride to continue our education about the dairy farm. 

Then we’ll teach you how to properly hand feed some of our rescue animals which may include goats, sheep, a donkey, a miniature horse & more. We’ll even teach you how to hold one of our favorite chickens! 

Lastly, you will enjoy a cup of flavored milk from our Milk Bar.  We have 13 exotic flavors to choose from! 

If Toby the Farm Dog decides to show up, you can play catch with him!  He loves to fetch & will show you his high jumping skills.

We offer a special rate for school groups. Bring 20 or more human bellybuttons to our farm to extend your classroom knowledge on a REAL dairy farm & you’ll pay only $6 per person (plus tax) and includes one of 13 flavors of milk to taste! (Choose from Chocolate, Strawberry, Grape, Lime, Cherry, Raspberry, Moo-stachio, Butterscotch, Banana, Orange, Peach, Cookies and Cream, or Moo-berry). Discounts are available for our Udder Delights ice cream too. Just ask!

Call Farmer Freida at (480) 826-7979
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Home School Foundation

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The Home School Foundation is a nationwide organization whose mission is to bless homeschool families and further the cause of homeschooling.  Founded in 1994 as a non-profit 501(c)(3), HSF is the charitable arm of the Home School Legal Defense Association. These two organizations are very closely tied in their mission to support the home school community. 

HSF offers financial assistance to homeschooling families with specific needs ... widows, single parents, special needs, military families, curriculum relief, disaster relief, and more. Many of our state's homeschool families have received assistance from HSF.  

HSF AMBASSADORS

HSF works through the volunteer Ambassador Program to bring personal, tangible help to struggling homeschool families. HSF Ambassadors identify the needs of families in their own communities and implement service projects such as providing clean up after a house fire, assisting a widow with home repairs, helping a single mom with yard maintenance, or arranging for financial assistance to purchase living essentials such as children's clothing. 

Would you consider volunteering as an ambassador for HSF?  We need many more ambassadors all over our state.  

WEBSITE:  www.homeschoolfoundation.org/volunteer

CONTACT:  Carol Gary, HSF Arizona State Ambassador, AZStateAmbsdr@cox.net

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The Shamrock is a Symbol?

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What do Shamrocks have to do with St. Patrick’s Day?

St. Patrick traveled to Ireland to teach Christianity to the Irish. In order to make the people understand the doctrine of the Trinity—that there are three beings who make up one divine God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—St. Patrick drew an analogy by picking a shamrock and showing that its three leaves were on only one stem. The shamrock was already a sacred plant in ancient Ireland because it symbolized the rebirth of Spring. Shamrocks, of course, are green, hence the stipulation that one must wear green on St. Patrick’s Day!

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