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April to July  2009

The MidWest Homeschool Convention April 16-18, 2009
is a three-day event devoted to the display, discussion and sale of the very best in
educational materials and curriculum. For more
visit http://www.cincinnatihomeschoolconvention.com/>>

Friday, April 17th: Fabulous Fridays Homeschool Book Club at 2 p.m.
Early Reader Roundup, for children in Grades K-2, will be reading and discussing
Minnie and Moo Go Dancing by Denys Cazet.
Reading Rocks! Book Club, for children in Grades 3-6, will be reading and discussing
My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.
Children's Services, Main Library. Talk about the book, activities, food and fun.
Homeschool children in grades K to 6

Tuesday, April 21st: Barnes & Noble Homeschoolers Day  from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
We will have four events going on simultaneously throughout the store just for
Homeschoolers, including a special storytime and crafts for younger children, a
scavenger hunt for middle school-aged children and games for high school-aged
students. These events will have an environmental theme to tie in with Earth Day on April
22nd. At the same time, we will have a book talk for parents in the Café. April 18th – 26th
is Spring Educator Appreciation Week at Barnes & Noble! Pre-K to 12 Educators, save
25% on Books, Gifts and Café items, and 10% on CDs and DVDs for the classroom AND
personal use. Location: B&N,  Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center
4140 W. Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Thursday, April 23rd: Moms Night In
at Nikki Hensel's home. Join us for food,
fun and fellowship  beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please
bring curriculum ideas, schooling questions and educational insights. Please RSVP by
calling Nikki Hensel 260-747-1454 or email hensel_home@msn.com

Friday, April 24th: Moonlit Morroco Homeschool Prom and Social
Faithful Youth Involved Invites all area teens to their 4th annual homeschool Prom &
Social. For more information please visit: www.faithfulyouthinvolved.org

Monday, April 27th: Home School Days at Crazy Pinz + Pizza Party Finale
will be held from 1-3 p.m. This is our final bowling event of this school year and we will
have a pizza party! The cost is$7 per person to bowl from 1-3 pm, have pizza and sodas
during this special day. Those who wish just to bowl with no pizza may still pay $3 per
person. All ages are welcome. If you plan to attend for pizza please
RSVP to Heather at admin@teamhomeschool.net or call 437-4515.
For Directions see www.crazypinz.com  
Additional extension activities for bowling and materials that meet Physical Education
requirements available for free by logging in at www.bowlersed.com

Friday, May 1st: CHAT(Christian Assoc of/for Teens) Spring Ball
Invitation to all area homeschool teens and their age appropriate guests(13-25,
unmarried) to attend the 8th annual Spring Ball. For more information about the ball or
CHAT visit: www.fwa-chat.org

Friday, May 8th Teen Homeschoolers Book Club 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Discussion: Shane by Jack Schaefer
Location: ACPL Main Library Young Adults' Living Room

Friday, May 8th: Fabulous Fridays Book Club from 2 to 3 p.m.
Homeschoolers! Join us for our Fabulous Fridays Book Clubs: Early Reader Roundup &
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. Meetings will be held once a month.
Parents are welcome, too. Don’t miss out!
Early Reader Roundup, for children in Grades K-2, will be reading and discussing The
Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss.
Reading Rocks! Book Club, for children in Grades 3-6, will be reading and discussing
The Mouse and the Motorcycle, by Beverly Cleary.
Location: Main Library downtown

Salomon Farm Fiber Arts Celebration!
Friday & Saturday, May 8 & 9 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne
FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING
Join us at Salomon Farm for this two-day celebration of fiber arts. The focus of this festival
is education through hands-on participation and demonstrations of the processes of
making natural fiber products – wool dyeing,spinning, weaving and more.

May 15, 2009 FWAHS Resource Preview
This evening is designed to help homeschool parents make the most of the Resource
Expo. Gather information about curricula from experienced teacher/parents and attend
workshops. Those who attend the Preview will receive a free pass for Saturday’s Expo.

May 16, 2009 FWAHS Resource Expo: Memorial Coliseum, Ft. Wayne
The Exhibit Hall features booths filled with curricular and extra-curricular materials.
Featured speakers and vendors will offer homeschooling workshops throughout the day,
including one orientation meeting for new or prospective homeschoolers.
www.fwahs.org

Friday, May 29th: TinCaps Reading Program Game Day 7:05 p.m.
TEAM Southwest Readers will celebrate rounding their reading bases with a trip to the
TinCaps Parkview baseball stadium in downtown Ft. Wayne. Participants will receive a
game day ticket voucher, free hot dog and soft drink coupons for each student. If your
family would like to participate please email the # of pre-k to 6th grade home school
readers & your mailing address to admin@teamhomeschool.net. Info will be sent to
begin your reading goals with the TinCaps!

Homeschool Week at Indiana Beach, June 1 - 5
Home school families can visit Indiana Beach to receive special discounts and exclusive
events!  Take part in a Recycling Regatta, tour the Skyroom kitchen, or even build a Roller
Coaster Model. Call 800-583-4306, option 3 for more information and to make a
reservation or download the Home School Registration form and mail in.
http://www.indianabeach.com/pages/indianabeach_events
Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
5224 E. Indiana Beach Rd.
Monticello, IN 47960
574-583-4141

Friday, June 5th Missions Event: Once again TEAM SW will be sprucing up the grounds
at the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission in their annual Spring clean up & flower planting day.
This year we ask that you donate some flowers or money (suggested $5 or so) that will
be used to purchase large planters, flowers, potting soil, mulch and materials. A team of
volunteers from our group will meet to clean the grounds and arrange these planters at
the Rescue Mission. If you want to donate or join the TEAM clean up volunteers, please
contact Tara Lee at 260-432-1186. To learn more about the Rescue Mission visit:
www.rescueministries.us

Free Fishing Weekend
June 6 & 7, Saturday and Sunday, Fox Island County Park, SW Fort Wayne.
Enjoy free fishing at Fox Island County Park all weekend, 9AM-6PM.  Park entry fee of
$2.00 per person for ages 7 and up still required but no additional fishing fees.  
Call 260-449-3180 for more information

Saturday, June 6, 2009: Miami Indian Heritage Days From 1:00pm-4:00pm
Join Dani Tippman, a dedicated interpreter of Miami culture at  the Chief Richardville
House, he will describe edible and usable native herbs, plants, roots, and vegetables.
Admission:$7.00 Adults  $5.00 Senior/Students
Free to children age 5 and under and History Center Members
Location: Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road
For additional information, please visit the History Center website at
http://fwhistorycenter.com/

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009: FWAHS Used Curriculum Sale, 9-noon
Bring your used books and curriculum, a card table, and your own change to do
transactions; then turn your discards into someone else’s treasures. Please limit your
sales to curriculum, books, videos, etc.– no food or drink sales will be permitted. Those
looking for good buys come and shop among friends.
The doors open for sellers at 8:40 a.m. to
set up their tables, but please do not make sales or purchases until 9 a.m. when the
doors open for buyers. No registration necessary.
Location: Fellowship MIssionary Church, Gymnasium, enter at door A,
2536 East Tillman Rd, Fort Wayne
www.fwahs.org

Tuesday, July 28th: Moms Night Out at 6:30 p.m.
Meet at Panera Bread in the Jefferson Pointe Mall of Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne.
Join us as we chat, share and enjoy a night out together. Please feel free to bring
curriculum ideas, general homeschooling insights or other questions. Please RSVP so
we know to look for you by calling Heather Rosbrugh at 437-4515 or email
admin@teamhomeschool.net


More events  GO>>:
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.
Support our site
by becoming a
TEAM member!
Questions?
Contact Heather Rosbrugh
admin@
teamhomeschool.net

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SPORTS CONNECTION

YMCA Connect
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 Merry Lea                                      
              Environmental Learning 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 for
Grades 1- 3, 4- 5 & 7-12; Apr 23rd, May 21
Call to register at 260-449-3777or email
(preferred): kharding@allencountyparks.org
Cost: $10 per student for 2 months. Link>>
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 will be posted as they are scheduled.

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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Together Educating And Mentoring
Together Everybody Achieves More.
Last update 5/29/2009

See our latest video
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.
Taylor
University
Credits in Escrow
College Courses
offered to junior & senior-
high grade-level students.
For more information
CLICK HERE.

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>>
Classes at Lakeside Learning Garden
Classes held Tuesdays & Thursdays
All classes are offered at no charge, but do require
pre-registration at 485-4441
www.lakesidelearninggarden.com