Job Opportunities for Homeschoolers at Chick-fil-A Thoroughbred Square

Chick-fil-A Thoroughbred Square is committed to creating a positive and productive work environment for all of our employees. This environment aids us in our ultimate goal of providing a remarkable experience for everyone who walks through our doors. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about service to join our team. As one of the premier Chick-fil-A locations in the Southeast, you will be a member of an award-winning team focused on both personal and professional excellence. We offer competitive pay, employee scholarships, and guaranteed Sundays off for all shifts and positions. Our flexible scheduling is ideal for homeschool and tutorial students as well as parents. Interested applicants can download an application here and submit it in person anytime. We hope to see you soon!

Belle Meade Plantation Homeschool History Club

Belle Meade Plantation's Home School History Club is open to young learners Pre-K through 12th Grade. Each month the Club explores and experiences different aspects of American history through interactive games and activities, projects, and lessons.

Registration will be available through the Gamma Gazette Newsletter. Click Here to receive Gamma Gazette.

For more information click here to e-mail the Club or click here to find out more about other Home School Events happening this Fall.

Write It Right on National Punctuation Day ~ by Jennifer Smeltser

On Thursday, September 24, Jeff Rubin and his wife, Norma, will celebrate National Punctuation Day (NPD), which is an event they created more than 10 years ago. You may wonder why they would create such an event, and the logical explanation is because “Punctuation counts. A misplaced comma can alter the meaning of a message.”

As homeschoolers, we do understand the importance of punctuation and it’s proper use. There is nothing worse than reading a sentence with punctuation gone haywire.

How many of you just cringed while reading the previous paragraph? Believe me; it was just as difficult for me to write as it was for you to read.

Let us try that again.

As homeschoolers, we do understand the importance of punctuation and its proper use. Is that better?

Williamson County 4-H Eagle Homeschool Club

4-H Eagle Homeschool Club is open to all homeschool families with students in 4-12th grade. We meet once a month during the school year providing hands on learning activities, contest that teach life skills including public speaking, and opportunities to serve the community. We also have a “Clover Buds” group for younger students and siblings, this group meets at the same time as the Eagle Homeschool group. We have an optional potluck lunch at noon before our meeting, bring a dish to share & enjoy some fellowship!

Our first meeting will be Wed. Sept. 16, 2015 at 1:00-2:30pm at the Ag. Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN. Free to join! 

For more information, visit our website or contact 4-H Agent Mary Beth Antunes by email: mlee60 at utk dot edu or by phone 615 790 5721.

Looking for a Homeschool Cub Scout Pack?

Cub Scout Pack 747 is a Home School oriented Pack and invites you to join us for our Round Up at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Forest Hills United Methodist Church located at 1250 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood, TN.

To learn more about Cub Scout Pack 747, visit our website or visit the Cub Scouts website.

Thanks,
Kris Thurman
Cubmaster, Pack 747
615.491.8623
kristhurman5 at gmail dot com

Franklin Homeschool Mom Signs Publishing Deal

In February, I wrote a post here on HomeschoolingWC called When Homeschool Moms Write Novels. In it I talked about the side gig that helps support my homeschool. Well, that side gig has swelled into a career and I wanted to share some news, hoping to inspire other moms to pursue their passions.

If you read The Land Uncharted, you know the Uncharted storyline begins in the year 2025 in a hidden land that was settled in the 1860s by Americans. In the Uncharted series, the characters refer to their history as the founders’ story. Tidbits of the founders’ story are given throughout the Uncharted books and many readers have expressed their desire to read the story of how the founders came to the Land.

*~*~*~ Good news! ~*~*~*

I spent last winter writing the first book of the founders’ story. It’s titled Aboard Providence. I’m super excited to let you know that I’ve signed Aboard Providence with

Physics of Flight Educational Animal Program at WCPL

The Natural History Educational Company of the Midsouth

"Physics of Flight" the educational animal program with Bob Tarter will be at Williamson County Public Library August 6, 2015. There will be 3 shows: 2:30pm, 4:00pm, and 6:00pm. 

From WCPL: 
Come meet and learn about owls, hawks, and more! "Physics of Flight" offers a fascinating view of nature’s first fliers, or “gliders”, and how they uniquely navigate their habitat. Come and meet live birds and other animals that fly!

How Music Lessons Lighten Homeschool Planning

It's back-to-school planning time and for homeschool families, lesson planning can often take longer than teaching. As a homeschool parent, I get it. I'm a professional guitar teacher, but in our homeschool I am the Science and Bible teacher. I know what it's like to spend 20 minutes prepping something for science class and it only gets a 20 second spotlight in the actual lesson. Combine all the subjects and that's a lot of prep time to meet the 4 hours per day of school children's needs.

That's one of the bonus benefits of music lessons for homeschoolers. Let's say your child takes guitar lessons from me as part of their education. It's a 30-minute lesson, but to truly learn an instrument, students need to practice at least 30-minutes everyday. That takes care of 2 1/2 hours of school time every week!

I am currently scheduling students for the new school year and have a few openings available (ages 6 and up). Lessons are 30-minutes, once a week and cost $25 per lesson. ($100 for a 4-week month, $125 for a 5-week month.) Hour lessons are available for advanced students. Besides guitar, I also offer lessons on bass guitar, ukulele, stage performance, songwriting, and artist development. Adult students are welcome, too!

I'm located just half a mile off I-65 (Exit 65, Hwy. 96) in Franklin. If you'd like to add guitar lessons to your homeschool plan this year, call me, Marty Keith, at 615 415 1942 or email johnmartinkeith at hotmail dot com

Here's what some of my students and their parents have to say

Franklin Police Teen Academy Now Accepting Applications

FOR INFO:

Franklin PD Teen Academy

 

Fun, Educational and Free Field Trips to Plan This School Year By Jennifer Smeltser

Going on field trips is a big part in the lives of homeschoolers. If you are anything like me, you are probably always looking for an excuse to just go somewhere. There are a lot fun and educational places to visit in the Williamson County area. Did you know many of them have free admission days for your children, and sometimes you, to enjoy everything the venues have to offer?

The following is a list of locations in or around the Williamson County area. It is not exhaustive, but gives you a starting point for