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MHEA is a Christian organization, dedicated to serving home educators, and is the Memphis-area organiztion of the Tennessee Home Education Association

Contacting MHEADirect MHEA E-mail Links:

MHEA@MyMHEA.org (office)Activities@MyMHEA.orgGraduation@MyMHEA.orgHonorSociety@MyMHEA.orgHighSchoolConnections@MyMHEA.orgNewsNViews@MyMHEA.orgPresident@MyMHEA.orgSports@MyMHEA.orgSpringGala@MyMHEA.orgSWATspeechdebate@MyMHEA.orgWebmaster@MyMHEA.orgYearbook@MyMHEA.orgFacebook: Memphis-Area Home Education Assoc

Vis i t www.MyMHEA.org for up- to-the-minute news on events , spor ts ,

and everyth ing MHEA!

Is Your Child Truant? Are you 100% certain that you are following the legal requirements for homeschool-ing? Maintaining membership in MHEA or enrolling in a tutorial or co-op is NOT considered legally homeshooling. If you aren’t completely certain that you have fulfilled all requirements to legally homeschool you had best read on...Starting at age 6 and until your child turns 18, your child is required to attend school or comply with the homeschool laws. You may homeschool in Tennessee by enrolling your child in one of the three types of schools described below. As a general rule, you are required to teach your child for at least 180 days per school year, and you must be a parent or legal guardian of the child. (You may employ a tutor who has the same educational qualifications that you are required to have to do some or all of the teaching.)

Option 1: Independent HomeschoolBefore the start of the school year, you must submit a notice of intent to the superintendent • of your local school district (also called a local education agency, or LEA) “for purpose of reporting only.” Your notice must include the names, number, ages, and grade levels of the children you are homeschooling; the location of your school; the curriculum to be offered (no particular subjects are required); the proposed hours of instruction; and your educational qualifications. Proof that your child has been immunized or has a medical or a religious exemption from • immunization must be attached to your notice of intent.You must teach at least four hours per school day for 180 days each academic year.• You must maintain attendance records, which must be available for inspection by the local su-• perintendent and must be submitted to the superintendent at the end of each school year.In grades 5, 7, and 9, your child must take a standardized test administered by the com-• missioner of education, by someone designated by the commissioner, or by a professional testing service approved by the LEA.

Option 2: Church-related School (also known as an umbrella school and the most common option in this area)

A church-related school (CRS) is a school • operated by a denominational, parochial, or other bona fide church organization and accredited by various Tennessee agencies. Your child must be enrolled in the CRS • and your homeschooling must be “super-vised” by the director of the CRS.You must submit proof to the CRS that • your child has been immunized or has a medical or a religious exemption from immunization.You must meet any teacher qualification, • recordkeeping, and testing requirements established by the CRS. These require-ments may vary depending on the CRS you choose and your technical relationship with the CRS.A list of CRS’s for the Memphis area is • located on the MHEA website (MyMHEA.org), under the “Resources” tab.

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2019-2020MHEA

OFFICERSPresident

Wayne AddisonExecutive Vice President

VacantVice President Kathy Armstrong

Secretary Laquitta Hodges

Treasurer Donna Marsh

ActivitiesGinger VelasquezAthletics Director

BasketballJohn Eubank

Athletics DirectorNon basketball

Omar RuvalcabaAt-LargeKris Soler

Communication(Newsletter/Website/Emails)

Becky SaterMichele Griffith

Contacting MHEA

Mailing Address P.O. Box 2196

Cordova, TN, 38088 901-753-4705

Office HoursMondays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pmTuesdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pmThursdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pmClosed on Wednesdays and

FridaysOffice Location

879 Willow Tree Circle, Suite 111 Cordova, TN 38018

Email Address: MHEA@MyMHEA.org

Web Address MyMHEA.org

Yearbook NewsTime to Order Your Yearbook

Go to www.yearbookforever.com and type in our school name, “Memphis Home Edu-cation Association.” Simply follow the prompts to get exactly what you want.

REMEMBER: Seniors graduating at the MHEA ceremony will receive a FREE name-stamp on their yearbook! You don't have to do anything to get that; the yearbook staff will take care of it for you! So order your yearbook now, and you and your family will enjoy those memories for years to come!

We Need Your Photos!The yearbook staff has already designed the cover and pages for the 2020 yearbook; all we are waiting for are your pictures! We want everyone included in the yearbook, so we need everyone’s pictures of activities, sports, school lessons and projects, clubs, PE, field trips.......you name it, we want it! We do need submissions to follow a few guidelines. MOST IMPORTANTLY, please set your camera on the highest resolution possible. We have received a few pictures with such poor resolution that they won’t even load onto our pages! Camera phone pictures can be used, as can pictures taken from Facebook.Please email pictures to Deskmom1@aol.com and include students’ names, current grade, and activity. Please submit photos by Monday, January 20.We are looking forward to another fantastic yearbook, and it will be even better with pictures of your homeschooling family in it! Thank you for your help in making this year’s book the best yet!

Senior Yearbook AdsWe have completely updated how you can design and submit your senior’s ad! Now you do not have to part with precious pictures, or be concerned that it won’t come out exactly as you would like. You design it yourself with our easy program!

1. Log on to yearbookforever.com.2. Type in the school name: Memphis Home Education Association.3. Click on “Create a Personal Ad.”4. Then click on “Upload my finished ad” or “Design my own ad online” and follow the prompts!

Ad Prices: Full Page - $300; Half Page - $200; Quarter Page - $100; Eighth Page: $75The deadline to submit your student’s SENIOR AD is Wednesday, January 15, 2020. You can show your student how proud you are of this great accomplishment, and it’s so easy!

Rally Day 2020Tennessee State Capitol, Nashville, TN

Tuesday, March 31, 2020You won’t want to miss Rally Day this year, because a great day is being planned with extra-special activities for all. We’ll join together with home educators from all across our state as we bring the good report of family-directed education to Capitol Hill. We’ll also share in a celebration of God’s blessings to Tennessee home-educating families! Details are still being finalized, but watch the THEA website, thea.mykajabi.com; in-formation will be posted there when it is available.

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Family Cupcake WarsSaturday, February 1, 9:45 am - 12:00 pm

Bert Ferguson Community Center (banquet hall), 8505 Trinity Rd., Cordova 38018MHEA is proud to present another round of Cupcake Wars! This year's event is open to MHEA families of all ages, and will be limited to 10 teams, with a cost of $10 per team. The two themes this year are "Nature" and "Circus." You will need to bring 24 already baked, undecorated cupcakes, icing, decorations, tools for decorating, and a way to display your cupcakes for the judges. Cupcakes can be homemade or from a box mix, and can be any flavor. Icing can be homemade or store bought. Decorations should be edible, and can be homemade or store bought. No baking will be allowed at the event.One ribbon per family will be awarded for each theme for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.Please arrive on time to set up as the competition will begin promptly at 10:00 am. To register, go to MyMHEA.org and click on the “Field Trips” tab at the top of the homepage. Registration dead-line is Thursday, January 30. Sorry, no refunds. Please contact Kris Soler at FieldTrips@myMHEA.org with questions.

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Option 3: Category III Distance-learning School“Category III” schools are non-public schools that are accredited by various accrediting agencies. Category • III schools must report student attendance information to the director of the public school system where the student lives. School policies for Category III schools vary by school and we encourage families interested in this homeschooling option to thoroughly review the requirements of the schools they are considering.

An Important Note on RecordkeepingIt is highly recommended that you keep detailed records of your homeschool program. These records may be helpful if you face an investigation regarding your homeschooling, or if your student needs to furnish proof of education. These records should include attendance records, information on the textbooks and workbooks your student used, samples of your student’s schoolwork, correspondence with school officials, portfolios and test results, and any other documents showing that your child is receiving an appropriate education in compliance with the law. You should maintain these records for at least two years. You should keep your student’s high school records and proof of compliance with the home education laws during the high school years on file forever.

What Are the Ramifications of Not Complying with the Law?Records of education and proof that your child is being legally homeschooled may be requested in a number of situations such as obtaining a driver's license if your child is a minor, enlisting in the military, applying to col-leges, or demonstrating eligibility for Social Security benefits. Proof of legal education can also be requested by the court system or local school district in instances of child neglect allegations or truancy complaints. Instances when information or proof is needed is not the time to try to backtrack or fill in missing information. It is better to be prepared, because it’s not a matter of “if” information will be requested, it’s “when.” This article was reprinted and adapted from information provided by the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. For more detailed information regarding legally homeschooling in Tennessee and the surrounding states, please visit HSLDA.org. HSLDA is a national advocacy organization that supports the right of parents to educate their children at home. They are dedicated to protecting the legality of your homeschool while equipping you to successfully teach your children. MHEA recommends membership in HSLDA. Copyright 2018 HSLDA Reprinted with permission of HSLDA http://www.HSLDA.org

But now, O LORD, you are our Father: we are the clay, and you our potter, and we are all the work of your hand. Isa. 64:8 NKJV

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Botanical Folklore; Plants of the Bible; Gardening Legends and MythsWednesday, April 1, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Bert Ferguson Community Center (banquet hall), 8505 Trinity Rd., Cordova 38018Is there scientific proof behind old wives’ tales? Any truth to the infamous adage, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky at morning, sailors take warning.”? Master Gardeners Genie Ashworth and Catherine Lewis will teach students in grades K5-8 about botanical folklore. In addition, students will learn about plants of the Bible with historical and religious significance and their botanical counterparts. The class size is limited to 24 students at a cost of $4 per student. Please register by Friday, March 27. Sorry, no refunds.

Just Horsin’ AroundTuesday, March 24, 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Shady Creek Farm and Riding Academy11083 Shady Lane, Eads 38028

Students will learn how to safely groom and work around a horse, learn important horse body cues, learn parts of the horse, practice how to take care of a stabled horse, and have a mini horse riding lesson! Plus, horse crafts will be available for students to make. Please come dressed appropriately for being outdoors and wear boots or closed-toe shoes that can get dirty or wet. Shady Creek Farm has an indoor arena, so this event will take place rain or shine. This field trip is available for $10 per child, for students in grades K5 - 6. The class will be limited to 20 students. Parents must stay onsite, and must sign a waiver before their students can participate. The waiver is available on the Shady Creek Farm website - http://www.shadycreekfarm.com/wordpress/ - under the “Forms, Policies & Procedures” tab. Please register by Tuesday, March 17. Sorry, no refunds.

LEGO Mini Science CampMon., March 2 and Tues., March 3, 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Bert Ferguson Community Center (banquet hall)8505 Trinity Rd, Cordova 38018

In this amazing LEGO experience, your student will harness the power of LEGO bricks and their own imagi-nation as they discover and apply lessons in physics such as energy transfer, levers, torque, friction, statics,

and gravity. The cost is $10 per student, which covers both days. The class will be limited to 15 stu-dents, ages 8 - 12. LEGO bricks will be supplied, and students are welcome to bring their own snack and drink. Students may

be dropped off for the mini-camp, though parents will need to check their students in and out. Please register by Monday, February 24. Sorry, no refunds.

MHEA Field Trip OpportunitiesMHEA is pleased to share these field trip opportunities for the spring semester. MHEA membership is required for participation. To register, go to MyMHEA.org and click on the “Field Trips” tab at the top of the homepage. For questions, please contact Kris Soler at FieldTrips@myMHEA.org.

We Love God’s Creatures!Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 pm

Collierville Animal Shelter, 603 E South St., Collierville 38017Do you know what do if you meet a stray animal? Do you know what happens at the animal shelter? What do animals need? Let’s take a trip to a local animal shelter to find out! This event will be limited to 15 students ingrades K5 - 6. We’ll show the animals how much we love them by bringing donations from the shelter’s wish list. After registration and before the event, you will receive an email with the shelter’s wish list and a waiver that you must fill out. Please bring both the waiver and an item from the wish list with you on the day of the field trip. Registration deadline is Friday, February 7.

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Enjoy America's Favorite Pastime with the Whole Family!

Monday, April 27, 9:00 amAutozone Park, 198 Union Ave, Memphis 38103

The Memphis Redbirds are offering our members a fabulous deal for the entire family! Ticket price includes a tour of the stadium, a Redbirds hat, a hot dog and soda, and dugout seats by the home team for the 11:00 amgame against the Oklahoma City Dodgers. We will meet on the Plaza (at the Main Entrance), which is right at the corner of Union and B.B. King for the tour.This event will be limited to 60 attendees, at a cost of $21 per attendee (children two and under arefree). To register, go to MyMHEA.org and click on the “Field Trips” tab at the top of the homepage. Please register by Wednesday, April 22. Sorry, no refunds. For questions, please contact Kris Soler at FieldTrips@myMHEA.org.

MHEA Field DayThe 26th annual MHEA Field Day for 5K - 6th grade will be hosted by the Eta chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society again this year on Friday, April 3. This year’s venue is Bellevue Baptist Church, and we should have an indoor option in the event of inclement weather. You must be an MHEA member in order to participate. Check-in will begin at 9:30 am, and the Opening Ceremony will begin at 10:00 am; games will run until noon, with lunch and prizes following. Participants will enjoy various games, relays, and competitions appropriate for their age levels. Parents must stay to “cheer on” their children. In addition to providing a fun day for our children, this is the Honor Society’s annual fundraiser for a Memphis charity. Concessions will be available at a reasonable cost for lunch and snacks. Feel free to bring a blanket or chair to enjoy lunch with us before we hand out our prizes. Our “silent auction” will be back by popular demand! ALL participants will be awarded ribbons and a treat bag, and there will be door prizes as well.The cost for Field Day is $4 per student. We will have an online link to register and pay through the MHEA website; watch the weekly email for information on when the registration link opens. We look forward to a great turnout this year!

End-of-School BashTuesday, May 12, 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Urban Air, 704 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova 38108MHEA is inviting all families and students of all ages to participate in School Spirit Night at Urban Air Cordova. Each student is welcome to bring one friend, which extends to non-MHEA members as well.Great news: 20% of the ticket and meal combo sales will be donated back to MHEA!Jumpers will have access to all jump areas for two straight hours (time starts after receiving wristband). The $15 entry fee includes jump socks. A meal combo, which includes 2 slices of cheese or pepperoni pizza and unlimited fountain drinks, can be purchased at the time of entry for $3.Only high school students (grades 9 - 12) can be dropped off the day of the event. Be sure to pick them up after their 2-hour jump time. All other participants must have a supervising parent on site.Preregistration is required for planning purposes; however, you will pay in person at the door (cash and major credit cards are accepted). Preregistration will open early spring.Please preregister by Monday, May 11 so we can provide Urban Air with a headcount. Of course, if your plans change, you are welcome to show up the day of the event anytime during the four hour window.

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MHEA Spelling Bee WinnersCongratulations to the winners of the 2019 - 2020 MHEA Spelling Bee held on Friday, November 1, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Thank you so much to all the parents who brought their students to participate. From coordination to completion the event was a success. We would like to thank Lydia Johnson for the hours she spent coordinating and planning this event, as well as her army of volunteers who stepped up and made this event possible. Thank you also to Lord of Life Lutheran Church for allowing us to use their facilities and providing a few volunteers.Seventh grader Isabelle Dibb will represent MHEA in the Memphis-Shelby County Spelling Bee to be held in February. Isabelle won the MHEA Spelling Bee by successfully spelling the word “salamanders.” Below are the winners from each grade level that was represented, along with the word that the first-place winner successfully spelled in order to win.

2nd Grade1st Place: Mason Johnson2nd Place: Tucker Woods

winning word: shake

4th Grade1st Place: Gracie Kinsey

2nd Place: Danielle Mendozawinning word: usual

5th Grade1st Place: Edrie Gray

2nd Place: Evelyn McKennawinning word: generation

6th-8th Grade1st Place: Isabelle Dibb

2nd Place: Dakota Koontzwinning word: salamanders

2019-20 Track and Field Is Underway!MHEA Track and Field is coming off of a very successful 2018 - 19 season, in which several athletes posted marks in track and field events garnering state-wide ranking (for all schools). Just as significantly, each athlete improved personal bests during the competition season.The team is six weeks into the indoor season and has grown significantly since this time last year. Many new student athletes have joined the team, along with those who returned from last year. The team is on pace to exceed the 36 total athletes of last year on the middle school and high school teams. Indoor practices are held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00 pm at White Station Church of Christ Life Center; where athletes do conditioning and running drills, strength training, flexibility, and coordination de-velopment. They use resistance bands, an adjustable plyometric box, weight and treadmill machines, and three hurdles for indoor hurdle drills.MHEA Track and Field is beginning to build its indoor meet season which, due to the lack of indoor track facilities in the area, requires out of town travel. The outdoor practice and track meet season begins in early March.Though the team has some very experienced and accomplished athletes, coaches are certainly open to working with novices who want to explore their potential in this sport, which offers enough variety that most athletes are able to find events where they can enjoy some success (MHEA has a significant focus on personal improvement). For more information, please email head coach Bill Duff at TrackField@MyMHEA.org.

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Gingerbread Decorating Party RecapWith raffle drawings, candy giveaways, and a table full of goodies this year's gingerbread decorating party was a smashing success! The atmosphere was cheery as families gathered to showcase their creative sides. There were no "ugly Christmas sweaters"; instead there were festive outfits making it difficult to pick just one winner. The grand prize went to 12th grader Danielle Allen for her homemade sweater of sweet treats. Plan to participate next year, because who knows what kind of delights will await you?!

Carson Stilgenbauer (6th grade), left; the Villem family, center; and Danielle Allen (12th grade), right; were a few of the MHEA members who enjoyed decorating gingerbread structures.

Little White Lies and Big WhoppersKris Soler, Field Trip Coordinator and At-Large MHEA Board Member

“What’s so funny?” my husband asked me one evening after the kids were in bed. “I’m reading an article that asks readers what was the funniest lie they ever told their kids.” He had a look of consternation on his face when I glanced at him. After a few beats he said, “I don’t think I’ve ever lied to the kids.” “Of course you haven’t,” I deadpanned. “I am married to Charles Ingalls, sans fiddle. And beard.”

I remember telling my toddler twins that I was eating baby carrots so they would leave me alone to eat the cheese doodles in peace. I’ve told my kids their finger paintings were spectacular when they really looked like something a cat coughed up. I’ve lied about the time on the clock; about who got what and how much; that Santa only visits kids who don’t fight; and the classic every mom uses, “I’ll think about it.” Caroline “Ma” Ingalls I am not.

Some kids are easy to fool. So are some adults. All of us, at some point, get bamboozled by the enemy. We pay heed to the lies he whispers. We believe it when he tells us that we’re not very good at parenting, or that we will never get our act together, or that Child A is a wee bit obtuse. We believe it when he tells us that other families have it so much better than we do.

So some of us might tell our children that the grocery store ran out of ice cream; and while that particular whopper doesn’t cause irrevocable harm per se, it can contribute to a pattern to which we grow accustomed. God wants to elevate us, not have us be intertwined with what the enemy regularly engages in doing.

A lie is a lie; regardless of whether it’s funny or harmless, whether it’s something we tell ourselves, or something the enemy throws at us. The more you walk in God's truth, the easier it will become to recognize the enemy’s attempts to ensnare you in his lies.

The Father of Lies wants you to feel undervalued and unappreciated. He wants to keep you exhausted, overextended, and too busy to cultivate substantial relationships. He wants you to feel like everyone else is smarter, prettier, and more fantastic than you are. He wants you to believe that everyone but you has a clean, organized house, smooth homeschooling days, a romantic spouse, no bills, cooperative children, and a reliable babysitter.

You were specifically beckoned to instruct your children. No one else can mother your kids the way you can. And if you believe what Psalm 139:14 has to say, then you must know that you are worth so much more than what the enemy would have you believe. "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:14

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upcoming DeadlineSWednesday, January 15

Second • grad fees payment due (if using install-ment plan)Outstanding • Student application dueLast day for seniors to have pictures made to be • included in the yearbookSenior yearbook ad deadline• Senior picture submission form for yearbook due•

Monday, March 2Final • grad fees payment due (if using installment plan)Deadline to receive refund• of grad feesValedictorian/Salutatorian eligibility form due• Deadline to order yearbook with FREE name • stamp on cover

Thursday, April 2Spring Gala early bird ticket deadline• Senior Bio due• Sue Parkerson Scholarship app• lication due

Sunday, April 12Senior Memories video pictures deadline• Spring Gala online reservation deadline•

MHEA Outstanding Students NominationsMHEA is now accepting nominations of 12th grade students to be considered for Outstanding Students for the 2019-2020 school year. Each year, two students are chosen to represent MHEA at the THEA Statewide Homeschool Rally Day in Nash-ville, TN. Students are selected based on their academic accomplishments, civic involvement, and participation in MHEA-sponsored activities. Winners must be able to attend Rally Day in March to receive their award in person. Rally Day is currently scheduled for March 31. To nominate a student, please download and mail the application form available on the website – MyMHEA.org. Look for the “Outstanding Students Nominations” link in the “What’s Happening Now” section of the home page. A sample form is also available on page 15 of this newsletter. Completed application forms, along with a yearbook photo, must be received in the MHEA office by Wednesday, January 15. Any MHEA member may nominate any 12th grade MHEA student, including his or her own child.

High Schoo l Connect i ons

High school students get ready for a fun spring semester! We are scheduling some events we know you will love!February - Game NightMarch - Ice SkatingApril - Amazing RaceMay - Spring Gala - with an all new format !Watch your weekly emails and Facebook for all of the details for these upcoming events!If you have questions, please email them to HighSchoolConnections@MyMHEA.org.

Student AchievementsMHEA is proud to announce that two of its students, Daniel DuBois and Joseph Gray, were recently named as National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to these students and their parents on this accomplishment!

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“MHEA High School Connections”

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MHEA HOSA Has Been Busy!Stephanie Jones, Sponsor

Along with health and medical-related activities in the fall chapter meetings, HOSA had an orthopedic surgeon as well as guest speakers from the University of Memphis who visited to present information about their fields. Members collected food items and made a donation to the Mid-South Food Bank in December. HOSA also hosted a fundraising night at Moe’s.Several HOSA members competed in the first round of the Regional HOSA Competition: Stephanie Bonner, Kaki Burleson, Lucy Duff, Caleb Jones, Emerie Landers, Elechi Madu, Katherine Moore, Sydney Robbins, and Hannah Stoneking. Several members qualified for the next level! Caleb Jones qualified for state in Medical Terminology; Hannah Stoneking qualified for state in Nutrition; and Kaki Burleson, Lucy Duff, and Katherine Moore qualified for round two in Bio-medical Debate. Emerie Landers and Sydney Robbins qualified for round two in Forensic Science, and Brooklyn Robbins will compete in Researched Persuasive Speaking. Rachel Dawson will compete at state in Pharmacy Science, and several mem-bers will join the courtesy corps: Kaiden Bland, Isabelle Dibb, Katherine Hall, and Ava Slone. Congratulations to all HOSA members who are working hard in competitive events.

Eta Sigma Alpha Honor Society, ETA ChapterCindy Pillow and Melodi Brewer, Sponsors

The Honor Society students had a great day serving at the West Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery for their fall service project on Saturday, November 9. Students placed flags in honor of those who so bravely served our country. The morning began with different groups gathering for a brief service to pay respects to those who have served. The students were honored to serve the community and those who have given of themselves to protect our freedoms. Eta Sigma Alpha is already preparing for an exciting Field Day for MHEA elementary students! Field Day will take place at Bellevue Baptist Church on Friday, April 3. Be watching the weekly email announcements for more details on registration.

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Senior Pictures - Dates and DetailsMHEA PHOTOGRAPHER: Shelby Images11973 Macon Rd #2, Collierville, TN 38017

Phone: (901) 853-5321 ALL MHEA SENIORS GRADUATING IN THE MHEA CEREMONY will receive a voucher for a free basic sitting with Shelby Images Studio ($34.95 + tax value). The last date to use your voucher is January 15, 2020. Please call the studio to make your senior picture appointment as soon as possible if you have not had them done!*Those participating in this special offer with Shelby Images must have paid or be current on graduation fees, have a voucher, and plan to walk in the MHEA ceremony.*

READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY. MANY TIMES WRONG INFORMATION HAS BEEN ASSUMED, LEADING TO

MISTAKES WITH DEADLINES AND YEARBOOK PARTICIPATION.

For the yearbook, photos must meet the following requirements:

Professional photos only; Shelby Images submits directly • to us so when you have your pictures made with them, you don’t have to submit yourself!

Digital image• Head shots only (no full body shots)• Vertical only (no horizontal)•

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In addition, photos may be:Either sharp focus or soft focus• Casual shot• If cap & gown, royal blue ONLY (no black, navy, etc.)• Drape for girls, royal blue ONLY (no black, navy, lace, etc.)• Simple jewelry with the drape (pearls or small chain)• Black tux for boys•

*Eta Sigma Alpha Honor Society seniors will also need to be photographed at Shelby Images in a royal blue cap/gown picture wearing the gold MHEA Honor Society collar. Honor Society members have a special page honoring them. Therefore, Honor Society members need to choose a picture for the senior pages AND a picture in cap/gown for the Honor Society page.

DEADLINESDeadlines ensure YOUR picture is included in the yearbook. These are firm deadlines.

Wednesday January 15• : Deadline to have senior ads submitted to the yearbook staff.Wednesday, January 15• : LAST possible date to have Shelby Images take pictures. You may select your yearbook pose before you leave that day. LAST DAY to send the senior picture submission form to the yearbook staff. Shelby Images will get your picture to the staff by the deadline, but YOU must submit the form (see page 11).Wednesday, March 4• : Deadline for MHEA graduates participating in the MHEA graduation to purchase a yearbook with their free name stamp on the front.

If you use a different photographer, YOU will be responsible for getting the photo, as well as the form (see page 11), to the yearbook staff by the final deadline. Photo requirements are the same. Mail to MHEA Yearbook Staff, 7596 Apple Valley Rd., Germantown, TN 38138.

The senior pictures are the highlight of the yearbook. We look forward to receiving yours.

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MHEA SENIOR PICTURE SUBMISSION FORM PRINT Senior’s name exactly as it is to appear in the yearbook: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scripture Reference for Yearbook: (REQUIRED)

Se n io r Q uo te : (REQUIRED)

Senior’s greatest accomplishment: ____________________________________________________________________

Senior’s future plans: _______________________________________________________________________________

MHEA Number: Parent’s Phone number:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Photo taken at Shelby Images? Digital Photo Emailed?

Mail to: MHEA Yearbook 7596 Apple Valley Rd. Germantown, TN 38138 POSTMARK DEADLINE: January 15

Senior Yearbook AdsWe have completely updated how you can design and submit your senior’s ad! Now you do not have to part with pre-cious pictures, or be concerned that it won’t come out exactly as you would like. You design it yourself with our easy program!

1. Log on to yearbookforever.com.2. Type in the school name: Memphis Home Education Association.3. Click on “Create a Personal Ad.”4. Then click on “Upload my finished ad” or “Design my own ad online” and follow the prompts!

Ad Prices: Full Page - $300; Half Page - $200; Quarter Page - $100; Eighth Page: $75

The deadline to submit your student’s SENIOR AD is Wednesday, January 15, 2020. You can show your student how proud you are of this great accomplishment, and it’s so easy!

Time to Order Your YearbookSeniors graduating at the MHEA ceremony will receive a FREE namestamp on their yearbook! You don't have to do anything to get that; the yearbook staff will take care of it for you! So order your yearbook now, and you and your family will enjoy those memories for years to come! Go to www.yearbookforever.com and type in our school name, “Memphis Home Education Association.” Simply follow the prompts to get exactly what you want.

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The Memphis Speech & Debate Club is hosting a Regional Qualifier Tournament

Attention Parents / Community Members:We need you! Please consider signing up to judge a round by going to the link below and choosing a

time slot that works for you. We need roughly 400 judges from the community for this event!

https://www.ncfca.org/2020-memphis-tn

If you are considering speech & debate for your kids, need college service hours, or just want to help some great future leaders by giving valuable feedback, then you need to attend this tournament!

• No experience is necessary – you will receive an orientation• Feel free to bring your school age students with you

• Judges must be 19+ and out of high school

If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact David Drees at ncfcabluescityblast@gmail.com.

For more information, see our Facebook page: SWAT Memphis Speech & Debate

January 23 - 25, 2020First Evangelical Church

735 Ridge Lake Blvd, 38120

Speech & Debate Showcase Coming SoonThe Memphis Speech & Debate Club (S.W.A.T.) will host a Showcase for families who want to hear more

about speech events, debate categories, our local club, and our national organization: The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA).

Date will be in March/April 2020 – Announcement will be in the MHEA What’s Happening Now Monday emails and on our

Facebook page: SWAT Memphis Speech & Debate

The Showcase itinerary will include pertinent information for the 2020/21 school year, example speeches from a few students, and a Q & A time. The Showcase is primarily geared towards families of middle and

high school students; however, we will have information on our Juniors Club (students who have not turned age 12 by September 1, 2020.)

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SUPPORT GROUPS

GrapevineLeader: Kathy Armstrong Grapevine@MyMHEA.orgWe are a group focused on pursuing whole hearted learning, preserving homeschool freedoms, and providing prayerful support. We meet on the second Thursday of each month.

LOGOS First Leader: Denise Turner LogosFirst@MyMHEA.org Web Site: logosfirst.org

Proverbs Twenty-Two SixLeaders: Omar & Saleama Ruvalcaba Proverbs226@MyMHEA.orgWeb Site: www.homeschool-life.com/2469/index_public

MHEA-Affiliated Support Groups

Other Area Support Groups

MS Homeschool LifeContacts: Rebecca Strozier (Leader) Heather Petersen (Co-Leader) Web Site: www.HomeschoolLife.org

North MS Home Educators AssociationContacts: Michael and Laura Matlock, 662-429-7933Web Site: https://nmhea.wordpress.com/

OBLIQUEducatorsContact: Dawn Robinson Web Site: http://obliqueducators.org/

Harvest Homeschool Moms Contact: Linda Lacour Hobar lindahobar@comcast.net

Rick Black Rick@CORPROCPR.com 901-569-2929

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Group rates available

Apologetics Student Conference

Birmingham, AL April 24-25, 2020Seven scheduled

speakers, including Sean McDowell. For more infor-mation: http://

rethinkapologetics.com/al/

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Pre-Registration begins mid-February

Visit our website frequently | Questions? Contact Stephanie Redmond stephanie@redmondroad.com | 901-826-1818

Supporting, Assisting, and Encouraging Homeschool Families with excellence for over 15 years

Our 2020-2021 Class Schedule released *mid-February* www.thebridgeclasses.com

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2019-2020MHEA Outstanding Student

Application

Nominee:

Age: Years Homeschooled:

Nominee Address:

City: State: Zip:

Cell phone: Email:

Parents’ Names: Parents’ cell:

Nominator:

Nominee relationship to nominator:

Achievements:

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Future plans:

Please attach a one (1) page summary, not to exceed 500 words, to be written by the

nominator, stating why this student should receive this recognition.

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