Spark Joy Homeschool Co-op

February Newsletter

Valentines Fundraiser deadline extended due to weather. Please make all orders by Tuesday Feb 10 by NOON. Payments can be made by Venmo.

CALL Theresa to order (570)398-2934

Delivery on Sat Feb 14 available for additional $3 fee

Art Class: I am hoping to reschedule art for Feb 24 @ Cypress Grove Nature Park

Art is is open to the public and will occur once a month on a Tuesday.

Register for all art classes here: https://signup.com/go/zgDDmFU​

$5/student for Spark Joy Members. $10 per student/general public

Hideaway in History Class:

Spark Joy and Ridgecrest members will continue to hold indoor history classes once a month. The indoor classes are not open to the public. Tues Feb 17 12:30pm

Monthly Public history class : Outdoor public history classes are cancelled until further notice.

Tues Feb 20 @ 12:30 PM Class at Ridgecrest: Open to Spark Joy and Ridgecrest students only

Field Trips:

Union University Physics Department : Feb 13 @ Noon-1PM Middle and High school students ONLY. Spark Joy and Ridgecrest students will get an opportunity to learn interesting topics and see demonstrations that show off physics as a discipline. This trip IS NOT open to the public. Ms. Patricia and Ms. Alexis are willing to provide transportation to older students attending this trip while younger students remain at co-op.

JEA Tour : Feb 20 (Free Admission) We will tour the JEA bunker. This trip is open to Spark Joy members ONLY. This trip is not open to the public.

Jackson Recycling Center: Feb 27 @ 9:30AM SHARP! (Free Admission) We will tour the Jackson Recycling Center. This trip is open to Spark Joy and Ridgecrest members ONLY. This trip is not open to the public. Parents MUST be on time!

Adventure Science Center in Nashville: Rescheduled for March 16 @ 10:30 AM due to snow in January. I have a ticket for ONE adult and ONE child due to a family being unable to attend the new date. I could not get a refund for the individual tickets purchased. I would love to find someone willing to grab them up. $20 for the pair.

West TN Department of Ag. museum: Ledbetter Rd Milan: Friday March 20 @ 10:30AM (Free Admission) We will tour the Jackson Recycling Center. This trip is open to Spark Joy and Ridgecrest members ONLY. This trip is not open to the public. Parents MUST be on time!

Music Class: North Park Studio of the Arts

Last Wednesday of every month at noon. $10/child paid directly to the studio

​https://signup.com/go/mhScKzp​

Science Class: Feb 6 & 13: Science classes are held at Beech Bluff Rec Center. which is located in the former Elem. School 10AM - 2PM

Feb 6 topic: Air pressure, Gyroscopes, Balance, and Gravity We will explore and play with various toys to learn physics principles. This will be a fun and educational opportunity to explore physics.

Feb 6 topic: Flight (Rockets, helicopters, drones) We will explore and play with various toys to learn physics principles related to flight. This will be a fun and educational opportunity to explore physics. Students will have an opportunity to fly a drone and a mini helicopter.

Non-Member science class registration https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FAAAB2FA1F94-47228472-science?useFullSite=true $20 drop in fee per family per session (we do not charge per child)y

Free Forest School Announcements: FFS is an all season program. However, we do cancel if serious adverse weather conditions are present such as ice, hail, freezing rain, extreme cold etc. Please be sure to watch the group chat for weather related announcements. If the weather is good enough for hiking we will go out! We do often modify winter lessons. Until further notice book/snack/craft are not occurring. We are only nature walking. If we have a reasonably nice day, we may do some knot tying this month.

Draw Write Now: April 13 @ 1:15 PMDraw Write Now Art+Li+history : Ridgecrest Academy (Theresa)

This program is open to current Spark Joy science class members only.

Art class: is open to the public and will occur twice a month on a Tuesday and a Wednesday. visit: https://signup.com/go/zgDDmFU​

Chess club: Last Saturday of every month at Jackson Main Library just after Pokemon trading time

Book Club: Meets 11:30 AM at Jackson main library 433 E. Lafayette st. one Wednesday a month. Please check our calendar as dates are dependent on library program room availability.

We have open slots for up to two more families. If interested reach out to SparkJoyHSC@gmail.com

Volunteers needed: RIFA Canned Good Delivery Throughout the winter months Rifa will deliver canned goods one Monday every other month to senior citizens in need. Any family interested in volunteering for this mission can register on our sign up roster. The roster will be updated each month when Rifa schedules the drop off. Please check back regularly.

​https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FAAAB2FA1F94-47152762-volunteer​

MD Anderson Planetarium

Free shows every Friday and Saturday when the University at Lambuth is open.

Home Depot and Lowes

Building Kids clubs every month. Home Depot is the first Sat. every month 10AM-Noon

Lowes Varies check website for details

Homeschool Roster Field Trips

​https://www.homeschoolroster.com/​

February 4 & 5 Taming of the Shrew

Feb 11: Jazz Festival

February 18: Sound of Music

March 2: Sound Waves indoor waterpark Opreyland

March 6: Birds of Prey

March 20 & April 3: 11AM -12:30PM

March 27 Peter Pan March 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Madison County Parks and Rec.

Lexington Parks and Rec: Softball Signups are open

​www.lexingtontnlittleleague.com​

Local Libraries

Madison County Library: https://jmclibrary.org/program-guide​

Lexington Library events: https://www.ehlibrary.com/kids--teens.html​

Everett Horn Library Events Library temporarily closed for renovation

Gibson Library events https://www.facebook.com/gcmlibrary/​

The Jackson The Jackson Symphony in Jackson, T​

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Exotic Pet Expo SAT, FEB 21 - FEB 22Jackson, TN Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo Feb 21 & 22, 2026​

Henderson Elite: Give your kids confidence, give them motivation, give them strength to stand up for themselves! We offer all of that right here! We have seen kids come in so shy and scared and grow into brave and confidence people! Kids deserve to have their own confidence! Come sign up! Boxing, gymnastics, and archery!

Archery is $150 for the season. That includes a team shirt. Ages 5 and up. Starting March. We practice every Thursday 5:30-7:00 at Chickasaw state park. We will learn the basics and fundamentals of handling and shooting a bow. And learning to aim at targets. We will do awards at the end and compete within the team.