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Homeschool Group

 Homeschool Group

      Home school group that exists to aid each family in their homeschooling.  Activities include monthly moms' meetings, attending symphonies, field trips, parties, family outings, annual spring retreat, field day, and mission projects.  Contact Suzanne Willis at suzannewillis@comcast.net or 794-0745.

Calendar of Events
- Friday, October 17, 24, 31, at 1:00 p.m. Park Day at Pinkerton Park. Meet at the covered picnic tables close to the wooden playground. We will meet rain or shine..
- Friday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m. The Nashville Children's Theatre presents "Frankenstein." (Young Adult Classics Series) Adapted by Nick DiMartino from the book by Mary Shelley. Appropriate for: Grades 6 and up. Cost $7 per person.
- Monday, October 27, at 10:00 a.m. We will have a tour of the Fire Station on HWY 96.  This tour is designed for boys and girls from kindergarten through 4th grade, but everyone is welcome.  (The fire station next to Vanderbilt Walk-in Clinic.) Sign-up with Gabrielle D. Jones gabrielledn@comcast.net
- Friday, October 31, from 10 a.m. till noon "Fall Fun Day" at the McDaniel's.
The Fun Day is geared towards preschool and elementary age, but older helpers would be welcome!!  PLEASE RSVP BY OCTOBER 22ND to kristy_mcdaniel@charter.net or 615.364.2192.
- Saturday, November 1, Family Cook-out at The Jackson's - 4:00 p.m. - Each family needs to bring their own hot dogs and buns. Please call Debbie Jackson to sign-up for a side dish, paper products, drinks, or dessert and just to let her know you are coming.  791-0140 or stichinma@bellsouth.net Other items you might like to bring: lawn chairs, flash light, stick to cook your hot dog on.
- Friday, November 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1:00 p.m. Park Day at PinkertonPark. Meet at the covered picnic tables close to the wooden playground. We will meet rain or shine.
- Friday, November 14, at 10:15 a.m. Young People's Concert at Schermerhorn Symphony Center -  Licks, Riffs and Picks for Grades 5-8.
- Thursday, November 20, at 10:00 a.m. Nashville Symphony Dress Rehearsal - Beethoven's Violin Concerto. Please let me know if you would like to go. I have ten seats.
- Friday, November 21, at 10:00 a.m. The Nashville Children's Theatre presents "Charlie & Chocolate Factory" adapted from the book by Roald Dahl.  Approximate run time: 75 minutes. Cost $7 per person. Please make your check out to Suzanne Willis and mail to her by Wednesday, October 22. (2001 Beacon Hill Drive, Franklin, 37067)  Participants are asked to bring $3 a child (to cover hot dogs and craft supplies), and a fun snack or goody to share!

 

Nashville Children’s Theatre
 Please mark your calendar for the following performances:
   Friday, October 24, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Frankenstein
   Friday, November 21, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
   Friday, February 13, 2009,  at 10:00 a.m. The Giver  
    Friday, March 13, 2009, at 11:45 a.m. Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse ****please note time              change****
   Wed, May 13, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Still Life with Iris

The cost this year will be $7 per person. Questions regarding age recommendations or content please go to www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org  Please don't send me any money now. You will be notified about seven weeks before the day of the performance when to send the money in.

 2008-2009 Young People's Concerts at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- Grades 5-8 Licks, Riffs and Picks, Friday, November 14, at 10:15 a.m.
- Grades 3-4  Lemony Snicket's - The Composer is Dead, Friday, January 23, at 10:15.
- If you would like to go please let me know. I might be able to get more seats. If you need a description of the concerts go to www.nashvillesymphony.org and click on education. The concerts are free.
- There is a special presentation for grades 9 - 12. Michael Daugherty's - Metropolis Symphony - Giancarlo Guerrero, conducting, Friday, January 23, at 10:15.  If you would like to go please let me know.

 Annual Homeschool Retreat
Dates: April 17-19, 2009
Location: Cumberland Mountain State Park, Crossville TN
Deposit for cabin is $82, due to Suzanne Willis by Sept 3.  Each family  has their own cabin.
For more information, contact suzannewillis@comcast.net

If you would like to participate in the following:

·        Pizza Hut Booket - contact - Debbie Reed- 599-0018 or ddebreed@wmconnect.com

      This is for grades K-5th grade.  Please let Debbie know your child's name and age.

·        Nature Friend Magazine - Debbie Reed- 599-0018 or ddebreed@wmconnect.com

      The cost will be approximately $18 for a yearly subscription.

God's World Newspaper- Lisa Salstrand- 591-0475 or lisasalstrand@yahoo.com.  Reading levels are:

      Pre-K-1st Grade, 2nd-3rd Grade, 4th-5th Grade, 6th-9th Grade

      World Magazine for students 10th-12th Grade

Please tell Lisa which level you need for each child.

·        Keepers (girls)  - Jenny Vickers - 395-0205

·        Contenders (boys)- Debbie Dickerson - 591-9673

 

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