BHEA Membership and Organizational Information
BHEA
Activities
There is always a full calendar of activities in the BHEA newsletter, as well as here on the website - lots for all ages and interests. The list below is a sampling of some of the things we do or have done. When you look over this list you can see why most homeschoolers laugh when asked, "What about socialization?"!!!!
Each of these activities is organized by members or groups of members. If you have an idea for an activity or wish to volunteer to help with an activity with no contact information beside it, please email activities@bhea.net.
B.H.E.A.lthy -- A special physical education program offered exclusively for homeschoolers by Maryville College. Four sessions per year are offered. Each session is generally 5 weeks long. Contact: Leigh Laney at kampingkiwi@aol.com.
BHEA Yearbook -- BHEA publishers an annual yearbook. This yearbook features individual school pictures which are taken once a year at a location announced in the BHEA newsletter. Also included are candid photos submitted by BHEA members of their children at various field trips and events. Our BHEA Yearbook is only as good as the pictures that are submitted. Please take advantage of this opportunity and remember to take pictures throughout the year of your children participating in BHEA. Watch your newsletter for more information about the BHEA Yearbook. Contact LaDonna Covert at Homescool87@gmail.com.
BHEA Campout -- Contact Sarah Small at shc.small@gmail.com.
BHEA
Newspaper Articles -- Our students have the opportunity
to write an article about activities for homeschoolers to be published
Box-Tops for Education -- Most all of you have seen them on your box tops. They come on General Mills and Betty Crocker products. All you need to do is simply tear the box-top off and give it to the box top coordinator. Each box top is worth .10 cents. May not sound like much but 1 box top from each of our 100 or so families each week adds up fast. I send these in and they send us a check!!! How easy is that. Get everyone you know to save these for you and we can earn lots of money for very little effort. Coordinator: Debbie Hodge at mommyofjmtera@aol.com.
BHEA Home-based Business Directory - Are you a member of BHEA? Do you have your on business? We would like to get this information out to all BHEA members. This is a service to our BHEA members. Coordinator: Debbie Hodge at mommyofjmtera@aol.com.
Christmas Program – A time for BHEA to celebrate Christmas. This program involves individual families as well as Monday Fun classes.
Christmas Tree at the Courthouse – Contact: Elizabeth Day at miniday@aol.com.
The Congressional Award - The Congressional Award Program is about challenge. The award offers young people (14 - 24 years old) the opportunity to set a personal goal and achieve it. Four areas are included in the challenge: volunteer public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. Along the way, you will learn about yourself and about qualities like responsibility, citizenship and the ability to plan and organize. This looks like a great program. It seems to suit itself to individual families doing the program, so we don’t have a leader. It may be beneficial to work with other families in some areas of the challenge. When you get to an area where it would be beneficial just put out a notice and try to get a group together to do the activity. We could even start a BHEA Congressional Award message board for those involved. Just let us know of your needs in this area. For more information contact: The Congressional Award Foundation, P.O. Box 77440, Washington, DC 20013. The phone number is 202-226-0130. Or visit the website at www.congressionalaward.org. Are you interested in coordinating this?
Festival of Nations - An event wherein each participating family hosts a table of information about another nation. Visitors are given a "passport" to have stamped on their travels. There are exotic foods to eat, costumes to wear, and authentic trinkets to examine. This is both educational and fun for the hosts and "tourists" alike! Contact: LaDonna Covert at Homescool87@gmail.com.
Field Day - An annual fun-filled event in late spring for children to test their athletic ability, stretch their spirit of competition, and good ole fashioned fun for the whole family! A fitting end to a successful school year. Contact: Laurie Leslie at laurie_leslie@pobox.com.
Field Trips -- Field trips can be a fun part of the educational experience. All of our members are encouraged to arrange field trips. It is really very easy. Click here for thorough instructions and ideas or click here for a Planning Guide. Now: You can now add your trip directly to the calendar on the BHEA Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BHEA/cal! (You will first need to subscribe to the yahoogroups list by going to BHEA-subscribe@yahoogroups.com).
High School Graduation - If you have a graduating senior in 2008, please contact LaDonna Covert as soon as possible at Homescool87@gmail.com.
Kindergarten Graduation - If you have a graduating child and are interested in helping, please email activities@bhea.net.
Mom’s Night Out – A time for fellowship with other homeschooling moms. Watch the calendar and loop for announcements or plan one on your own!
Oak
Ridge Junior Playhouse Plays –
Contact: Sarah Small at shc.small@gmail.com.
Park
Day -
The children play and the moms supervise and fellowship. Check the
newsletter and BHEA weekly emails for date, time and location. This
event is usually held on the 2nd Friday of each month.
Scholastic
Book Club –
A secular book club that offers books to homeschoolers and schools.
Contact: Julie Griesen at knxmag@yahoo.com.
Skating at Skatetown -- All ages have fun and skate at this inexpensively priced event. Strollers are allowed on the floor. Can you coordinate this? Contact the activity coordinator at activities@bhea.net.
Spelling Bee -- Local, regional and national spelling bee competition. Contact: Tiffany White @ 2millenniumbabies@charter.net.
Student
Council - If you or your
child are interested in participating, please contact Leigh Laney @ teens@bhea.net.
Winter
Park Day –
During winter we have park day at indoor facilities (gymnastics,
JumpZone or some other indoor activity). Can you coordinate this?
Contact the activity coordinator at activities@bhea.net.
Youth Leadership Blount - serves high school sophomores who show leadership abilities but who may not have the opportunity to reach that potential. The program challenges and sustains youth in developing:
- The ability to provide effective and ethical leadership for Blount County,
- An increased awareness of and appreciation for Blount County and its people,
- The ability and desire to serve the needs of the community both now and in the future,
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A strong bond with a diverse network of peers from throughout Blount County.
Nominations for the program are accepted in January. Teachers, guidance counselors, neighbors, clergy, alumni or other non-family members can nominate students for the program. Candidates for selection must be currently enrolled as a high school freshman and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. Individuals should also have a sincere interest in serving the community and demonstrate the potential for leadership. Learn more about the program by clicking here. Please contact Lori Wade at topside4@aol.com if you have an interested 9th grade teen.
Volunteers and fresh ideas are always needed!