Spark Joy Homeschool Oct Newsletter
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Important Notice: A kindly reminder from Brown's Church staff: Please be mindful that at all times 2 adults must accompany students at all times when entering the building. A note from the president: School has kicked off to a great start. All of our classes are seeing ongoing high enrollment! I extend my most gracious thanks to the community for your outstanding support! Want to learn more about Spark Joy? Check out the FAQ youtube video Free Forest School Announcements: A topographical map has been purchased for Forest School. As soon as it arrives we will arrange a special day for Brother Jessie, the Brown's Church pastor to come teach us how to use it and compasses. This will be an event you don't want to miss so be sure to pay close attention to the chat for FFS! Upcoming Spark Joy Events Fundraiser: We are going to launch a Pasta fundraiser stay tuned for further details coming soon. Spark Joy is mostly funded through community donations. Fundraisers like these help keep our programming possible. We thank you in advance for your support. Art class: is open to the public and will occur Tues Oct 7. Registration closes on Saturday Oct 4. Book Club: Meets Oct 7 11:45AM at Jackson main library 433 E. Lafayette st. We have open slots for up to two more families. If interested reach out to SparkJoyHSC@gmail.com Hideaway in History: Ms. Megan will be teaching history class class on October 14th at 12:30PM. RIFA Veggie Delivery: Oct 15th @ 10AM. Spark Joy will assist Rifa in bringing yummy fresh produce to seniors. If you are interested in helping please sign up here: Jackson Area Robotics Competition: October 18 ALL DAY: Union University VEX Robotics Competition Come cheer on all the local teams! Spark Joy is entering an elementary age team. Volunteers needed: Donnel Century Farm Field Trip: 9AM October 23. Kids $10, adults $12. Reach out to SparkJoyHSC@gmail.com if interested in attending. This event is rain or shine. You must register and pay by Oct 17. Planetarium Field Trip: October 31st @ 1 PM MD Anderson Planetarium at Lambuth Campus (do not be late they will lock the doors)! If the weather is nice feel free to pack a lunch and meet in the campus park behind the planetarium at 12:30PM. Acton Children's Business Fair: Nov. 1st at the Jackson Farmer's Market. Please be sure to come out and support the hardworking Kid-entrepreneurs! So far we have 10 student run businesses planning to attend. If you are not signed up and wish to be, it isn't too late! Registration is free. I am asking that all booths consider bringing a canned food item for donation to RIFA https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/jackson-tennessee Business Fair Sponsors: We are seeking sponsors for the fair. If you have a business and would like to display a poster near the registration table and and be posted on our Facebook page and website, please let us know! Sponsorship is completely optional and not required to participate. Sponsorship fee is $25 payable by Venmo. We will email Venmo information to those seeking sponsorship. Reach out to us at SparkJoyHsc@gmail.com September Post Event Highlights: Upcoming Local Community Events Spark Joy will only list free and reasonable cost events in this section of our newsletter. Do you know of an event that should be shared? Feel free to reach out to SparkJoyHSC@gmail.com to get it listed in the next edition! The Chemistry department at Union University is happy to invite homeschooling families to the annual Homeschool with the Chemistry department day on Oct 21st at 9:30 am. This event is completely free and open to all K-12 students. Siblings are welcome. sign-ups will close on 10/15 or when we reach seating capacity. Reach out to Union University for details Jackson Madison County Library Humboldt Library Everett Horn Library The October schedule is not yet posted. Continue to follow the library at https://www.facebook.com/EverettHornPublicLibrary Lexington Library: https://events.lexpublib.org/events?term=fall+break&r=range&start=2025-09-27&end=2025-10-03 Fall Movie Matinee Thursday, October 02: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Create AlebrijesThursday, October 02: 2:00pm - 2:45pm Learn to Play Pokemon! Thursday, October 02: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Family Glow PaintingThursday, October 02: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Nature Journal Hang-OutThursday, October 02: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Preschool Glow in the Dark PartyFriday, October 03: 11:00am - 12:00pm K-Pop Demon Hunters PartyFriday, October 03: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Nazca Lines Art Friday, October 03: 3:00pm - 4:00pm TeenTober Renaissance FaireFriday, October 03: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Gibson Library Homeschool Day Oct 22pm - 6pm Sunset Valley Farms corn maze, corn box, pedal cars, swings, slides, mega slide of west TN, and more Discovery Park Homeschool Day |
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