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March  to May 2010

JOIN TEAM Homeschool Dayz at Crazy Pinz!
Join us the fourth Mon. of every month
from 1 - 3 p.m for bowling at Crazy Pinz. The cost is $3 per person to bowl for
2 hours and covers shoe rental + 1 free drink.
All ages are welcome. No pre-registration is necessary; however, if you know you’re
planning to attend contact Heather Rosbrugh in advance to ensure we have enough
lanes reserved for all our bowlers--
admin@teamhomeschool.net or call 437-4515. Thanks! Check in with TEAM
Homeschoolers Bowling Field Trip at front desk upon arrival. For Directions see   
www.crazypinz.com
Feb 22, Mar 22,
April 26 (Finale bowling & pizza party.)
Get free P.E. bowling lesson plans at
www.bowlersed.com

Art for Homeschoolers at the Aboite branch library:
meeting on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals of art, from drawing to sculpture. Classes start with the basics of
drawing, including shape, form, perspective, and other skills. All supplies provided.
Target audience: homeschoolers age 6 - 11. For further details contact librarian
Nate at 421-1310

4-H Clubs
Please come to learn more about joining 4-H, hear about the projects available, and to
register your children for the 4-H projects they are interested in, and just to have fun
getting to know one another!
If you are interested in joining a new 4-H group please contact Dawn at
dawn21859@yahoo.com or call 260-747-5733. You must register to join.

Thursday, February 4th at 6:30 p.m.: TEAM Mom's Night In. Please join us for a mom's
night in graciously hosted by Becky Vickory. Join for hors d'oeuvres, fellowship, curriculum
share, and homeschooling insights. To RSVP contact Becky at
R_e_vickery@hotmail.com

Fabulous Fridays Book Club. Friday, February 5th, 10 to 11 a.m.
at the Main ACPL Meeting in Rooms B and C (near the Dunkin Donuts)
TEAM Young Readers (Grades pre-K - 2): Lyle, Lyle, crocodile
By Bernard Waber
TEAM Reading Rocks (Grades 3 - 5): Ida B., by Katherine Hannigan

Homeschoolers! Join us for our Fabulous Fridays Book Clubs: Early Reader Roundup
and Reading Rocks! Every month we’ll read a different
book, and then get together to talk about that book, along with activities, food and fun.
Parents are welcome, too.  *Parents please sign up with Heather to bring snacks or lead
discussion. This group is now being lead by homeschooling parents so your participation
is much appreciated! You may put a book on hold at the library, borrow one from a friend,
or please find this book at your local book store.
Questions? Contact Heather at 437-4515.

Monday, February 22nd: Exploring the Rare Book Room
Homeschoolers in grades 3 through 6 are invited to join us as we exlore some of the
hidden treasures in the Allen County Public Library's Rare and Fine Book Collection.
Materials in this locked collection may only be viewed by appointment. Here's your
opportunity to find out what the Library keeps behind locked doors. (We will meet in
Children's Services at 2:00.)

Thursday, February 25th: Princes and Princesses with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Enjoy the dancing princesses and princes during this enchanting FREE mini-
performance. For homeschoolers from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Children's Services, ACPL Main
Theater.

Monday, March 1 at 11:45am. Fort Wayne Courthouse Tour and Mock Trial.  If need be,
2 groups (K-6 and 7-12) of approximately 20 kids in each group.  The tour will take about
an hour and 15 minutes, into a courtroom and performing a mock trial with the kids.
Parents please RSVP by Feb. 15 to Lisa Marsh @  tlccmarsh@verizon.net

Friday, March 5th: Homeschoolers Teen Book Club (age 11 – 18) at 10:00 a.m.
Join for discussion and bagels/donuts.
Please register to join this group by calling the Main Library at 421-2100
or sign up online at www.acpl.lib.in.us
Discussing: Dark Water Rising, by Marian Hale.
(There is also a homeschooling "just for high-schoolers" reading group. Please contact
the library for details.)

Thursday, March 4th: Homeschool Happenings: 1st Thursday of each month, 1:00-2:30.
Learn something new or participate in an interesting activity every month. Enjoy food and
fun. For more information call 421-1255. "Getting a Grade for What You Love to Do"
Presenter Jennifer Kaufeld who has written Homeschooling for Dummies will offer useful
information on how to turn your interests and hobbies into school credits. Homeschooled
teens (ages 11-18) and parents welcome. Refreshments provided.  You must register to
join by calling Cathy Lambert X3264

Friday, March 5th, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Fabulous Friday Book Club
the Main Library Meeting Rooms
(Pre-k to 2nd grade) Young Readers: Harry the Dirty Dog, by Gene Zion
(3 to 5th Grade) Reading Rocks: Castle in the Attic, by Elizabeth Winthrop

Homeschoolers! Join us for our Fabulous Fridays Book Clubs: Early Reader Roundup
and Reading Rocks! Every month we’ll read a different book, and then get together to talk
about that book, along with activities, food and fun. Parents are welcome, too.  
*Parents please sign up with Heather to bring snacks or lead
discussion. This group is now being lead by homeschooling parents so your participation
is much appreciated! You may put a book on hold at the library, listen to an audio version,
borrow one from a friend, or please find this book at your local book store. Questions?
Contact Heather at 437-4515.

Monday, March 8th: Social Science Sleuths. Target age: Middle schoolers.
Ever want to try your hand at alchemy? Medieval Science will brew up some interesting
knowledge. Join at the Hessen Cassel Branch Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Karen Nesius Roeger @ 421-1330

Thursday, March 18th: Puppet-Palooza!
Homeschoolers are invited to attend this introductory workshop on the art of puppetry. We’
ll learn about the history of puppetry, and find out how to plan and prepare for a puppet
show. At the end of the program, we’ll even provide the opportunity for some short
performances!  2 to 3:30 p.m. Main Library in Children's Services.

Monday, March 22nd: Social Science Sleuths. Target age: Middle schoolers.
Pharoahs? Mummies? Sphinxes? Yes, but Egypt is some much more.
Join at the Hessen Cassel Branch Library from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Contact: Karen Nesius Roeger @ 421-1330

Friday, March 26th at 10 a.m.: TEAM Southwest to the Spring Ballet! We have 50 tickets
available. Please note that you payment is needed to reserve your spot. This is needed
because our group sends payment for our seats several weeks prior to attending.
Thank you!
La Sylphide is a story of magical, mysterious love between a mortal man at a crossroad
in his life and the mythical maiden (the Sylph) -yet this old and romantic tale is full of
passion, humor, and beautiful dance between two worlds of fact and fantasy. Bring your
heart and handkerchief- you'll love this performance. This performance will be at the Arts
United Center in downtown Fort Wayne and will feature excerpts from La Sylphide. Tickets
are $4 each.  Please arrive at 9:15 a.m. to participate in the docent program where
students will see dancers, learn about costumes and shoes.
To register please email admin@teamhomeschool.net or call 437-4515. Thank you!

Thursday, April 1st: Homeschool Happenings at the Main Library
"Bingo for Books" It's simple--play bingo and get books as prizes. Homeschooled teens
(ages 11-18). Snacks provided. Learn something new or participate in an interesting
activity every month. Enjoy food and fun. For more information and to register
call 421-1255 X3264. Time is from 1 to 3 p.m.

Friday, April 2nd at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Fabulous Fridays Book Club
the Main Library Meeting Rooms
(Pre-K to 2nd grade) Young Readers: Bread and Jam for Frances, by Russell Hoban
(3 to 5th grade) Reading Rocks: Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan

Homeschoolers! Join us for our Fabulous Fridays Book Clubs: Early Reader Roundup
and Reading Rocks! Every month we’ll read a different book, and then get together to talk
about that book, along with activities, food and fun. Parents are welcome, too.  
*Parents please sign up with Heather to bring snacks or lead
discussion. This group is now being lead by homeschooling parents so your participation
is much appreciated! You may put a book on hold at the library, listen to an audio version,
borrow one from a friend, or please find this book at your local book store. Questions?
Contact Heather at 437-4515.

Thursday, April 15th: Mom's Night Out at 6:30 p.m.
Moe's Southwest off Jefferson. Please RSVP so we know to look for you there by calling
Heather Rosbrugh at 437-4515. Bring you homeschooling questions, insights, and any
books/curricula you'd like to swap or share with others. Thank you!

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Homeschool Soccer Sessions at The Plex
from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (6-8);   1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (9-11, 12-17)
WINTER: Jan 7 - Feb 25th
SPRING: Mar 11- May 6th
Where: The Plex, 1807 E. California Rd,
Cost: $48 for the first two children from the same family, $38 for the third and after
Contact: Rob Coons
(260) 496-9999 ext. 22
coonsrj@gmail.com.  www.plexsports.com

Mr. Music is now set up for the 2009 - 2010 home school band program.
Beginning Band Classes: Location: Mr. Music Store
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays    Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Semester 1: Begins Monday September 14, 2009 and ends on Wednesday
December 23, 2009.
Semester 2: Begins Monday January 4, 2010 and ends on Wednesday April 21,
2010. Cost: $35.00 / month. Advanced Band Classes Also Offered.
If you would like to sign up, just call Mr. Music at 260-483-8230

Training for Triumph Cottage Classes in Fort Wayne
Training for Triumph (TFT) offers cottage classes for home schoolers in and around the
Fort Wayne, Indiana area. Cottage classes are essentially “co-op classes” in which the
parents do not teach but rather pay for Training for Triumph teachers to teach. They are to
be additions to what you are already doing in your home school - not in place of your
home school. For upper elementary through high school grades.
Visit: www.tfths.org

FWAHS & Home Crusaders GEOGRAPHY FAIR  2010: Tuesday, March 30,  2010
Arrival for participants 5:30pm for set up
For spectators/family/friends to view: 6-8 pm
Where? First Missionary Church, 701 W Rudisill Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Open to all area homeschoolers of any age; can be one student, all students in a family,
co-ops, or a group of friends! Similar to a science fair, I will be organizing my 6th
Geography Fair once again in March 2010.  Students pick a country to research and
display at the fair. Three fold display boards are used to color, draw, or glue a map of your
country to display. For more information, to register, help with making this a unit study, or
help in picking a country -- please email
Leslie Schauer at usteach@aol.com or call 615-4583.

More area events HERE>>
T.E.A.M. Southwest Homeschoolers
Together, Educating And Mentoring is a group of home
schooling families whose purpose is to provide mutual
fellowship, support and education to other home schooling
families in and around the area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. We
offer monthly gatherings, field trips, Moms Night Out, and
Fellowship. Attendance is open to all persons regardless of
religious affiliation. Find out more at ABOUT US above!
Search for more support at the Support Page. This page is
full of helpful links, lesson plans, curriculum starters, lists
other support groups and general ideas to help your home
school. Check out Area EVENTS for homeschooler events
listed by sources outside TEAM but still available to you!
Thanks for visiting.
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Questions?
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admin@
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SPORTS CONNECTION

YMCA HOMESCHOOL
Swim & Gym >>

Indiana Christian
Basketball Alliance
Basketball>>

Upward Sports League
Upward>>

Plex Homeschool
Soccer. Plex >>

Homeschool Sports
USA. Sports USA >>

Homeschool Sports
Net. HSPN >>

Summit Academy of
Gymnastics
Homeschool Classes
CALL 260-482-2511
for info for ages 4-14

Pine Ridge Tennis 4
homeschoolers
Pine Ridge>>

FORT WAYNE FUSION
FUTBOL CLUB  
Mark Schlatter,
Athletic Director
Boys' competitive high
school soccer.
twinelms@netzero.net
260-760-8627
Fusion >>

Ft Wayne  
Crusaders
High School Boys'
Baseball
Email:
petersentandm@juno.com

Fort Wayne Hawks,
north side
homeschool boys
basketball team,
ages 11-18. Tina
Hatfield at
260-492-9024 or at
Hatfield72@Hotmail.com

Fort Wayne Panthers -
Girls basketball
(grades 6th - 12th) For
more information
contact Ben Walker
(260) 745-4152.

Homeschool Co-ed Ice
Hockey for grades
8-12th.
Contact: Tricia Fox
317.385.9864
tricialfox@yahoo.com

Homeschool World
Series Baseball
Merry Lea homeschool events.
Visit  the Environmental Center  
(scroll down at their site to view)
Link here>>   

Visit Fox Island Nature Preserve
www.foxislandalliance.org
7324 Yohne Rd., SW Ft Wayne
Phone 260-449-3180 for details

Camp Lutherhaven Day Classes for
grades 1- 8 connect here>

2009  Metea Park Home School Series
home school science enrichment
program students in three age groups,
grade 1-12. Session 1 – August 20,
Session 2 – Sept. 17, 2009 2:00 pm.
Link HERE>>www.allencountyparks.org
Testing Registration Homeschooled
students can register by paper or online for the
SAT®. When prompted for their high school
code, they should supply the number 970000.
SAT Testing is held throughout the year at IPFW.
SAT Testing& Registration INFO LINK>

ACT Testing INFO LINK>



Legal Resources for Homeschooling
Link >>
PSAT Registration information:
You or your student should contact a local
public or independent high school. Call the
school's main number and ask to be directed to
whoever handles the PSAT/NMSQT
arrangements. Be sure to do so well in advance
of the mid-October test dates. If the school
seems resistant, you should ask another
school in the area.
These following area schools are participating
in administering the PSAT:
*Blackhawk Christian HS, Phone
260-493-7400.
*Homestead HS, Phone
Mr. Tom Quigley at 260-431-2267 or email
Tquigley@sacs.k12.in.us
Homestead will allow students in Southwest
Allen County District (must prove residence)
to take the PSAT.
*Northrop High School,  Phone 260-467-2300
*Snider High School, Phone 260- 467-4600
*Wayne HS, Phone 260-425-7630
Depending on the school, the PSAT /NMSQT is
given on one of two days in October. Test dates
for 2009 are
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
All homeschooled students who are taking this
test are asked to use the “Homeschool Code”
for their state. Use the following code when
taking as your school code
(this identifies you as a homeschooler).
PSAT: 991599 Indiana
More info visit www.collegeboard.com>>
IPFW
Indiana Purdue
University Fort Wayne
COMMUNITY ARTS
CLASSES FOR 2009.
REGISTRATION
CLICK HERE
for details.
Q: Do I need to be a member of TEAM to join a TEAM field trip?
A: NO! Bring your homeschoolers and have fun with us.
Remember to RSVP & know the details of the trip cost, arrive
on time and have fun!
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field trips to
Smith Field Airport,
Mitchell Books for
Movie Day &
Turnstone Center for
Disabled Adults and
Children
Click HERE>
Hand in Hand Adoption
www.hihiadopt.org
& Adoption Adventure
adoptionadventure
are
seeking home
schooling families
interested in bringing
a child needing
adoption into your
home. If you are
considering adoption,
you may link to their
sites.
T.E.A.M. does not endorse any particular home
school program, group or link and asks that you
research each organization that interests you.

Indiana
University
distance learning for high
school grade-level
CLICK HERE.
TRINE UNIVERSITY
Angola , Indiana
College Connections for
junior and senior high
students. CALL
260-665-4307
www.trine.edu
University of
St. Francis
Achieving Credits
Early Program (ACE)
LINK to LEARN
MORE>>
Ivy Tech Community
College FAST TRACK
Programs>>
Learn more link
here>>
Grace College in
Winona Lake, Indiana
"Jump Start" Program
for juniors and seniors at high
school level
LINK TO LEARN> or
1-800-54-GRACE, ext. 6466.




Purdue University
ONLINE EXTENSION MATERIALS
AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD.
CLICK HERE.
Learning at the
Library
Allen County Main
Library:
located @ 900 Library
Plaza
Homeschooler events
and extras are
happening throughout
the year. Link to the
library to learn more:
www.acpl.lib.in.us
Scholastic
Members Link
to online Book
Club ordering
LINK>>
Indiana Tech

Homeschool student
connections
Ft. Wayne>>
Homeschoolers Lego League
Meeting at Brookside Church
Thursdays at 7pm
To join or learn more contact: Michelle Wyatt
eleanorspearls@hotmail.com   
More about Lego League: firstlegoleague.org>