Iron Sharpening Iron Speech & Debate Club

Please join Iron Sharpening Iron Debate and Speech club for an evening of fellowship, fun and information as we share how we can serve your family in the fall.  ISI serves communities north of Nashville and meets weekly in Goodlettsville during school semesters.  Feel free to share this invitation with anyone you think would be interested.

You are cordially

invited to:

Iron Sharpening Iron ("ISI")

Orientation Meeting for Home School Debate and Speech

When:  Thursday, April 11, 2013, 7-8:30pm

Where:  Faith Presbyterian Church

372 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville

What:  Families will be introduced to the art of debate and public speaking.

Watch students deliver speeches, give debate presentations,

and learn how your children

can gain these lifetime skills of critical thinking, organization,

 and effective communication…not only for themselves,

but to further God's Kingdom and purpose.

ISI serves families in communities north of Nashville and meets weekly in Goodlettsville.

Who:  Your entire family is welcome to attend this meeting.

For more information or to sign up, please email Angela DiBrito at isidebateandspeech@gmail.com

Age appropriateness for these activities:

Junior Speech:  Children age 9 (by September 1, 2013) to 12

Varsity Speech:  Students age 13 or over by September 1, 2013

Varsity Debate:  Students age 13 or over by September 1, 2013

We look forward to meeting you and sharing with you the value of training up your children with these skills.  Thank you!

(NOTE:  We will be meeting in the main Sanctuary – you may enter through the front doors.  Please call Angela DiBrito (615) 587-9025 for any needed assistance.)

Kids Bowl Free all summer @ Hermitage Lanes

Hermitage Lanes is now registering families for the summer of 2013.
Please visit the link below to receive 2 free games of bowling all summer:
http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=4227

Don't forget to get your school, church or youth based organization involved in Kids Bowl Free. Get all of the details at http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/earlybird/pto.html

Let's Get Social!

TeenPact Leadership/Government Classes

TeenPact State Classes

TeenPact trains young people to be leaders who will impact the nation and world for Jesus Christ. This is a comprehensive leadership experience that challenges students to grow both personally and spiritually. During the week, students will enjoy meeting and interacting with other Christian young people and leaders from across their state. Students will come away from TeenPact with a realization of their spiritual capacity as young people and a desire to change America for Christ. Read more about our vision and mission here.

For students ages 13-19, we have a nationally acclaimed Four Day Class followed by an optional Political Communication Workshop. The entire week is hands on, dynamic and focused on stretching students out of their comfort zones. The students who complete the Four Day Class are now eligible for our national Alumni Events.

For students ages 8-12, we have a fantastic One Day Class where parents and students experience a fast-paced introduction to state politics and the principles of citizenship.

http://teenpact.com/state-classes/

 

The Jimmy Brazell Community Impact Scholarship Award Essay Contest

Jimmy Brazell Community Impact Scholarship

TeenPact is excited to announce the second year of the Jimmy Brazell Community Impact Scholarship Award sponsored by the Jimmy Brazell Foundation. This essay contest recognizes students who are actively serving and loving their communities with the hopes of inspiring other students to also get involved.

ESSAY TOPIC: “How have you impacted the world or your community through servant-minded, Christ-like love?” Tell about a specific time when you had the opportunity to minister God’s love to needy, hurting or lost people in your community and how it affected you.

ESSAY LENGTH: 500-1000 words

RULES: Submissions must be postmarked by May 6, 2013 and mailed to the TeenPact office at 610 Moorefield Park Drive, Suite 700, Richmond, VA 23236. Submissions marked after May 6, 2012 will not be eligible to enter the contest.

AWARDS: Scholarships will be awarded to the top three essays. First place will receive full tuition to be used towards an Alumni Event of their choice. Second place will receive $150 off the Alumni event of their choice, with third place receiving $100 off the Alumni event of their choice.

WINNERS: Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and notified prior receiving their award on stage at National Convention in May 2013 in Dayton, TN.

This award is given in memory of one of our finest young leaders who died in a tragic accident on July 31, 2011. Chandler “Jimmy” Brazell was an excellent TeenPact staffer, a gifted worship leader, a passionate missionary and a beloved friend who spent his life telling others about the love of God. Jimmy had one life message: love. He truly understood what it meant to live with compassion and purpose, motivated by God’s love to give hope to the world. Jimmy was known to say, “It takes a lot of love to live” and the winners of this essay contest follow his example of impacting their communities for Christ. Please take time to read more about Jimmy’s life and legacy at www.jimmybrazell.com.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival School Day

School Days

An Educational Experience for Students
"A Renaissance Day Out in the Month of May"  
Learner Objective:
Students will learn about, and gain an appreciation of, everyday life of the Renaissance Era. By participating in enrichment activities they will broaden their awareness of history, architecture, music and sociology of the Renaissance period.
 
Any educator (public, private or home school) with a group of 20 or more students may call us at (615) 395-9950 for information. Please note, all reservations must be prepaid by April 1st, 2013. Sorry, no refunds can be given on School Day Admissions or Ticket Sales.

Dear Educator,
Tennessee Renaissance Festival is proud to announce our 2013 Education Day for Middle Tennessee students. Our "Renaissance Day Out in the Month of May" will be held at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival Site on Friday, May 3rd, 2013 from 9:00am to 2pm (cst). This day is closed to general public for admission.

During the day's activities students can tour the first floor and grounds of Castle Gywnn, a full-size replica of the twelfth-century Welsh border castle. We suggest that, if you plan to tour the castle, you do so early in the morning to avoid long lines. Students will meet costumed Renaissance characters, experience period music, and enjoy period entertainment. Mounted armored knights will joust for your applause on the jousting tournament field. Artisan and crafters present their unusual and unique wares for your shopping pleasure.

Our Renaissance Day Out is held in Tennessee's forest-covered hills. As this is an outside activity, students should dress comfortably and wear tennis shoes. And of course, all are encouraged to attend in their Renaissance costume. We were pleased with student enthusiasm during our past years' educational Renaissance events. As we enjoy sharing glimpses of a world long past, we hope that you can join us for this year's School Day festival.

For safety and security reasons, our Renaissance School Day is for students, teachers, school-approved chaperones, and their bus drivers, only. We are unable to accommodate babies and children not yet in Elementary School on our School Day. Babies and children not yet in Elementary School are welcome to attend the festival during a regular festival day (May 4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26 and May 27-Memorial Day), but not on our designated School Day.

Public, Private and Home School groups of 12 or more students can call us at (615) 395-9950, Monday through Thursday from 10:00am-noon and 2:00pm-4:30pm (CST), or email us at festival@tnrenfest.com for school day information. Parents wanting information about our school day field trip should contact their students school administrator or teacher for this field trip. Please contact us early to plan your educational fun day out in May for you and your students.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival
P.O. Box 309
Arrington, TN 37014-0309
Phone: (615) 395-9950
Email: festival@tnrenfest.com

Dauphin Island Family Retreat (Science/History)

Dauphin Island Family Retreat – April 1 -3 , 2013
Day 1 – April 1
8:00 A.M  Students 6th -- 12th grade arrive at Discovery Hall
Discovery Hall Program Productive Plankton
Students will play games and collect plankton to be viewed under a microscope to learn of this extremely important part of the world's ecology.
*****This can be a wet or dry class so come prepared. Bring bathing suit or other clothes that can get wet, old tennis shoes that can get wet -- no sandals, and a towel.
Have your student be familiar with the following words so that they are more prepared for the class:
• Plankton
• Zooplankton
• Phytoplankton
• Autotroph
• Heterotroph
• Photosynthesis
8:30 A.M. Students K-5 arrive at Audubon Bird Sanctuary
You and your students will tour the Bird Sanctuary and learn the details of the birds, turtles, alligators and trees and plants of the island.
**You will want to bring binoculars everyday. But today is a must!
After the Bird Sanctuary tour you will go down to the beach and seine (a method of fishing). **We will need help from parents. Dress and prepare for the probability of getting wet. Bring old shoes and a towel. This is always educational and exciting. You never know what you may catch!
For more information on seine fishing go to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seine_fishing
http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/entry/view/seine_fishing/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFUkyyAsNEM
12:00 P.M.Lunch at the cafeteria
1:00 P.M.
Students k-5   Touch and explore class at the estuarium
The program will begin with a lecture to teach the students about marine animals and conclude with students examining and touching many different preserved specimens.
Words you will want your students to know in advance:
• Invertebrate
• Vertebrate
• Phylum
• Adaptation

6-12th Grade    Marsh Trip
This program begins with a discussion of estuaries and their importance in the food chain. Then the students will be introduced to the salt marsh, a wetland habitat with both animal and plant life. The Discovery Hall bus will transport the group to a salt marsh where the students will learn about the life held within by dragging a siene net, sieve mudding and scooping up animals.
****** Your student will get wet. Wear old clothes and old tennis shoes that can be laced up as they will be walking in mud. Also be prepared with sun protection and a water bottle.
Words you will want your student to know in advance:
• Estuary
• Food web
• Detritus
Day 2 – April 2
Fort tours   Civil War historian Tim Kent will be the tour guide for both Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan. He will discuss:

• the construction of both forts and why they were constructed the way they were
• the history of the forts and why they were important to guarding Mobile
• the Battle of Mobile Bay
• the position of the USS Tecumseh and its demise
• the different ships built in Mobile

8:45 A.M. Arrive at Fort Gaines
9:00 A.M. Fort Gaines class begins with a Fort Tour. Fort Gaines is one of the most beautifully preserved forts in the south with incredible architectural design work.
The Fort tour will include:

• History of the Civil War from Fort Gaines
• How the soldiers lived
• The artillery used at the fort
• Blacksmith class
• Were there women at Fort Gaines? If so what was life like for them?
• Who were some of the interesting soldiers at Fort Gaines?
• Famous prisoners held at the fort

12:00 P.M. The group will walk up to the ferry and have lunch on the water as we travel across the bay to Fort Morgan. There will be a choice of turkey or ham Subway sandwiches, chips and drinks for lunch.
****Parents must supervise students on the ferry. Bring extra bread to feed the sea gulls, but please be extremely careful to make sure the birds do not get the plastic bags or wrappers and that they don't fall into the water. Plastic kills thousands or birds and sea turtles yearly.
1:45 P.M. Tour of Fort Morgan and museum
The fort tour will include:

• History of the Civil War from Fort Morgan
• Heroes of Fort Morgan

**The lens from the Sand Island Lighthouse is in the Fort Morgan Museum
5:00 P.M. Ferry Ride back to Dauphin Island
6:00 P.M. Dinner at the dorms
7:00 P.M. Free time **Parents must supervise their children at all times.**
9:45 P.M. Lights out
 
Day 3 April 3
9:00 A.M. Duke Cruise around Sand Island Lighthouse
"The Duke" is a 44 foot boat known as a Bonner. On it we will travel around the Sand Island Lighthouse and hear of the landmark's history. On the return trip we will drop a shrimp net and study the catch. In the past we have caught everything from shrimp, to flounder and even squid. Pelicans always follow the boat waiting on a treat. This is always a wonderful experience for the children and the adults.
Lunch will be on board "The Duke". You will have a choice of turkey or ham Subway sandwiches, chips and drinks for lunch on the boat.
1:00 P.M.  Arrive back at the marina
1:30 P.M. History presentation of Dauphin Island followed by a walking history tour of the island. History of Dauphin Island's early settlement to included Native American History of the area.
5:00 P.M. Dinner at dorms
6:30 P.M. Free Time
•Enjoy a walk on the beach, to the bird sanctuary, or to town or play volleyball or basketball on the courts outside.
***** Parents must supervise their children at all times. *****
9:45 P.M. Lights out

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This is a wonderful time of the year to be at the beach and Dauphin Island isn't just any beach. Dauphin Island is the best kept secret in the Southeast! The cost for all three days filled with activities with meals and lodging included is only:
$345.00 per person for the first 2 family members
$325.00 per person for the third or forth family members
$295.00 for additional family members
If you have children under school age, please contact us at ht101trips@gmail.com for more information.
The price covers the dorm room for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights as well as meals from Wednesday morning breakfast to lunch on Friday.
We will issue no refunds.
** A note to moms: I have been on many trips like this and have found the fact that meals are provided to be such a blessing. No preparing and packing, no cooking. Just show up.
Parents should attend class with their student. If you have a student in each age group please go with your younger student. We know your older students should know how to behave and if there is any kind of a problem we will bring them to you.
If you want to stay Friday night in order to go to the Fort Gaines Civil War event on Saturday, the lodging cost would be an additional $35.00 per night per person. This does not include dinner on Friday night or breakfast on Saturday morning. ***Please see the tab for Friday night lodging in order to pay for Friday night.
Be prepared to wear layered clothing. Bring gear in case it is needed.
Classes will be held regardless of weather, however, the itinerary is subject to change if weather conditions prevent classes as stated.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Historical Preservation LLC, its associates and affiliates for any costs or liabilities which may incur as a result of my family's participation in a Historical Truth 101 organized history trip. Your payment for the tour constitutes your acknowledgement and agreement to the above indemnity clause.
Please provide the following information to ht101trips@gmail.com:
Name of all family members attending
Mailing address
Email
Phone number
Each child's age and grade level
Allergies, if any, for each person
Please specify any special needs your family has. We will do our best to accommodate them.
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Teaching the next generation, Lest not they forget. 

 

Angela Broyles

Homeschool Day @ Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, April 3  10am-2pm

Join other homeschool students and families for a day of educational fun at Cheekwood!  Groups are welcome to picnic at Cheekwood during the day.  Registration is required and space is limited.

Activities:
Garden Tours:  10am, 11am, and 12:30pm
Sculpture Trail Hike:   11:30am
Terrific Tulip Art Activity:  ongoing from 10am - 2pm
Gallery Talks in the Museum:  ongoing from 10am - 2pm
Ben & Jerry's:  selling ice cream through the day

Also...
Pick up self-guided activities to do at your own pace, including Botanical Bingo, Howe Garden Activity Guide, and Backpack Adventure

Admission is FREE for homeschool students and accompanying adults are $10 each (cash only please).  Payment must be made upon arrival.  Reservations are required.

For additional information, please contact Karen Kwarciak at (615)353-6973 or kkwarciak@Cheekwood.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19PRVoiC9e7WZacVPDwveXFk_GaK_5UGqIyfYV3uU8z4/viewform

ING Kids Rock Nashville

Get Ready to ROCK Nashville!   ING KiDS ROCK Nashville Sunday, April 28, 2013 One weekend, two races, three codes to keep some change in your pocket and the whole family fit! St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon presented by Nissan on Saturday, April 27, 2013 NASHMAG* - save $10 on the Marathon & 1/2 Marathon MINIMAG* - save $5 on 2.6 mile Mini Marathon ING KiDS ROCK Nashville on Sunday, April 28, 2013 KRNASHMAG* - Save $5 on the one mile kid's fun run REGISTER NOW! *Online code expires on 4/21 at 11:59pm PST ING KiDS ROCK Nashville is part of the St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon presented by Nissan race weekend lineup.

Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program

Top winners receive $10,000. Nominate through March 15. |

*Associates of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. and/or Associates' immediate family members are not eligible as Students under the Program, but Associates and Associates' immediate family members may nominate Students who are not members of their household. The term "immediate family members" is defined as parent(s), child(ren), spouse and other members of the Associate's household who are declared as dependents on the Associate's federal income tax return. Employees of ACT, Inc. and its respective affiliates may not participate as a Student or nominator in this Program.

Climb Nashville Summer Camp

Register 3 climbers for camp at the same time and save 25%! Now go out and start recruiting! We offer weeklong camps during June and July for climbers ages 7-11. Campers learn the techniques for climbing safely and have a blast completing games and challenges with friends! Dates: Weekly during June and July Time: Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm Ages: 7-11  Cost: $200 per week Find more info and the application online.