SPORTS CONNECTION

YMCA Connect Swim &
Gym CLICK HERE

Indiana Christian
Basketball Alliance
Basketball Connect Here

Upward Sports League
Upward Connect Click Here.

Plex Homeschool Soccer
Plex Connect Click Here.

Homeschool Sports USA
Sports USA Connect Here

Homeschool Sports Net
(links to Fort Wayne area)
HSPN Connect Here

Summit Academy of
Gymnastics
Homeschool Classes
CALL 260-482-2511 for info
for ages 4-7  & ages 8-14

Pine Ridge Tennis 4
homeschoolers
Pine Ridge Connect HERE

Fort Wayne Lifetime Sports
Academy. Directed by Tom
Hogan, this is open to boys
and girls ages 8-18 and
offers free group lessons.
LINK>>

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





Ft Wayne Home school
Crusaders
High School Boys' Baseball
Email  
petersentandm@juno.com
Here>

Learning at the Library
Allen County Main Library:
located @ 900 Library Plaza
Fabulous Fridays book club@
Main Library Downtown
Phone: 421-1220
discussions: One Friday
each month
Grades 3-6th at 1:30 p.m.

Summer Reading Program
at the library
Summer reading with rewards.
Monday, June 2
through Friday, July 25
Summer is almost here, and
that means...summer reading
fun! Once again, the Library is
hosting a Summer Reading
Program for children from Birth
through Fifth Grade, with LOTS
of fun programs and activities.  
Register online at
http://summer.acpl.lib.in.us/


For More Library Events:
ACPL BLOG SPOT>>
Link to the ZAP ZOO
worksheets HERE.
Link to the zoo: Click 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,
Mom's Night Out and Fellowship, and a children's playgroup.
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 and ideas
for your home school. Check out Area EVENTS for homeschooler events listed by
sources outside TEAM but still available to you!


May to August
Monthly Planner 2008

Friday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m., Rescue Mission Planting Day. TEAM will be planting
flowers and sprucing up the grounds at The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. Please wear
clothes you'll be ready to work in and bring shovels, work gloves, rakes or other items to
help us clean-up. Also please bring some flowers and/or mulch to donate to our planting
day. Contact Tara Lee to let her know you plan to attend and for more information at
260-432-1186. We will be meeting at: The Rescue Mission, 301 W. Superior Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46855-1116. www.rescueministries.us

Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m.: Mom's Night Out
Meet at Flanagan's Restaurant in Covington Plaza for food, fun and fellowship.
RSVP to admin@teamhomeschool.net or call Tara Lee at 260-432-1186.











Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 11:00am-8:00pm, Colonial Re-enactment
Sunday, June 8, 2008 from 11:00am-4:00pm
Come join General Washington’s army as they camp at Fort Wayne.  They will be
completing drills with their muskets as well as the cannons.  Join the men as they
complete their tasks and guard duty.  Talk with the women as they complete daily work
tasks around the fort.  Spend time playing games with your children. Saturday, June 7th
from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Admission of a free will donation is appreciated.
The Old Fort is located right over the bridge as you are going north on Spy Run Ave. You
will want to go to Fourth Street and park at Lawton Park and enjoy the short stroll down
the River Greenway until you reach the Fort.  www.oldfortwayne.org

Tuesday, June 10: FWAHS Used Curriculum Sale
Taylor University, Gerig Activities Center, 1025 West Rudisell Boulevard
9 a.m.-12 Noon       COST: Free
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.
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 needed.

Wednesday, June 11th: Begin the summer Pool Party!
Renee Hicks invites you to begin the summer at her home with a pool party. Please bring
a snack, drink, towels, and sunscreen. Arrive at 2:30 p.m. and call for directions. Please
let  Renee know you’ll be there by calling 260-672-9163.

Saturday, June 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.,  Horse Power!   
Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Meet some of the powerful farm horses of the past and present.  Percherons, Belgians,
Fijords, Spots and Mules will be visiting Salomon Farm on June 21.  Members of the
DeKalb County Horsemen’s Association will talk about the purpose and history of these
animals, as well as harnessing and driving methods used. Weather permitting, these
beautiful animals will take you on a wagon ride around the farm. The program is FREE, so
bring the family and enjoy a day at the farm!

PACCC (Parent and Child Computer Class)
Blog Bash (Everything About Blogs, Including Blogs by You):
*Tuesday, June 24, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Step up and join the PACCC (Parent And Child Computer Class). Everybody has to know
how to do more than play games with a computer. Have fun learning together! Safety will
be a constant theme. Registration is necessary due to space limitations. Please call
260-421-1220 or visit Children’s Services to sign up!.

Friday, June 27, 2:00 p.m., Fabulous Fridays Book Party: How to Eat Fried Worms
Could you eat 15 worms in 15 days? Billy thinks he can! Read the book How to Eat Fried
Worms, by Thomas Rockwell, to find out what happens to Billy and his friends. Then, join
us for our Fabulous Fridays Book Party, where we'll celebrate this classic story with
games, crafts and snacks. Don't miss it!  
All School-age children; groups MUST pre-register by calling 260-421-1220
at the Allen County Main Library.

Thursday, July 10, 2:00 p.m., Aboite Branch ACPL
Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 p.m., Main
Wednesday, July 23, 2:00 p.m., Main
Thursday, July 24, 2:00 p.m, Main.: Learning about Indiana Insects
at the Allen County Public Library downtown. Naturalists from Fox Island will be bringing
the insects of Indiana to you. Learn about the bugs in the world around you. Groups
MUST pre-register by calling the Children's Services department at 421-1220.

Friday, July 25, 2:00 p.m.: Fabulous Fridays Book Party: James and the Giant Peach
Come to our book party and get acquainted with this classic story by Roald Dahl. We'll
have crafts, snacks, and other activities to celebrate the story James and the Giant Peach
Allen County Main Public Library.

Friday, August 22nd: Field Trip to Salamonie Reservoir’s Lost Bridge Learning Center
and a Nature Hike.  We will take a 1/2 hour hike led by a naturalist and then participate in
a 1/2 hour lesson at the Salamonie Interperative Services Center.  Our trip will begin
promptly at 1:00 p.m. so, please arrive at 12:45 p.m.  Our trip will last about 1 hour.
Afterwards students are invited to explore nature exhibits at the center. Cost is $1 per
student, adults are free. Location is Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area (About 8
miles South of US 24 on SR 105 ), phone (260) 468-2127. Attendees will receive a map
prior to visit. This trip is limited to 30 students. Register for this trip by calling Heather
Rosbrugh at 260-436-3022 or email admin@teamhomeschool.net.

Join homeschooling moms as we talk, share and read together!
The TEAM Homeschooling Moms Reader's Club will begin meeting on August 28th.
Please meet at the Jefferson Pointe Barnes & Noble Café at 7 p.m. to discuss themes,
what we liked and more about our book selections. You may purchase books from the
bookstore, lend from the library, or borrow from friends.
No RSVP needed.
Upcoming Discussions:
August 28th at 7p.m.: The Shack by William P. Young


More Events LINK HERE>

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Last update 6/25/2008
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Interested in the environment?
Merry Lea homeschool events:
Visit the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center site by clicking HERE
Need more Nature?    Visit Fox Island Nature
www.foxislandalliance.org   Preserve, 7324 Yohne Rd.
Southwest Fort Wayne.    Call 449-3180 for details
Internet Safety Tips!
Tips to keep your kids safe while online
Link here
Microsoft Internet Safety Tips
Remember to teach your kids NEVER to
register for a contest or game without
checking with parents! Parents, always
check for where your child's information is
going and how it is being used!
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Fort Wayne Zoo
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.




Purdue University
ONLINE EXTENSION MATERIALS
AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD.
CLICK HERE.
Hand in Hand Adoption
www.hihiadopt.org
& Adoption Adventure
www.adoptionadventure.com
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.
IPFW
Indiana Purdue
University Fort Wayne
COMMUNITY ARTS
CLASSES FOR 2008.
REGISTRATION CLICK HERE
for details.
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.

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, start-time & place.

Q: If I regularly attend TEAM field trips should I become a member?
A: YES! I think you should and by paying a low $5 yearly membership
fee, you'll be connected to lots of ideas, resources and families ready to
share their top tips with you and your homeschoolers! TEAM members
also receive a monthly mailed newsletter and may participate in
Scholastic and Wizards Baseball Reading Programs.
   Early Entry College Connections
Community Connections
Girl Scouts connect here.
Boy Scouts connect here.
4-H Allen County
Youth For Christ (YFC)

READY TO REACH OUT?
Volunteer opportunities

*Children's Hope House
We have volunteer
opportunities available in meal
preparation and special
events. Children's Hope
assists families of children
receiving medical treatments.
Located at 7922 W. Jefferson
Blvd.
(@ Lutheran Hospital) Phone:
459-8550 for more information.

*Volunteer! Camp Red Cedar in
Fort Wayne has a variety of
volunteer opportunities for
therapeutic riding lessons and
general
summer camp activities.
Volunteers opportunities are
available from March through
September.
Prospective volunteers must
be 13 years or older. Visit their
website HERE>>>

Still searching for the
volunteer job for you?
Visit www.volunteermatch.org

Volunteer opportunities may be
submitted to
admin@teamhomeschool.net
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Testing
Registration
SAT Testing
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ACT Testing
INFO LINK>
Check out TEAM Southwest's
latest video field trips to
Smith Field Airport,
Mitchell Books for Movie Day & Turnstone
Center for Disabled Adults and Children
Click HERE>
Curriculum
seekers
Link to spots that
help get you
going!
LINK>





Huntington Early Entry
Program in Huntington, Indiana.
Click logo for details.
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.
Welcome to the TEAM Southwest Homeschoolers Website.
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. Blackhawk will begin taking
home school applicants on August 1, 2008
for PSAT testing.
*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 and will take applicants
beginning September 29, 2008.
*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 2008 are Wednesday, October 15 and
Saturday, October 18.

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>>
Come check
out some
ROBOT Fun!
National FIRST
LEGO League
LINK HERE >
Be a spectator
or join in the
fun!
Legal Resources for Homeschooling:
Link to learn more:
Friday, May 30th: Baseball Game. TEAM Homeschool
Wizards Reading Program baseball game day. At the
Wizards' baseball stadium next to Memorial Coliseum.
Visit www.fortwaynewizards.com. Please remember to
turn in your student ticket order form to the Wizards'
office by April 26th if you plan to attend our group game.
This is a fireworks game so please plan to bring all that
you will need for a fun evening!



Jefferson Pointe Mall will host a FREE
event every Tuesday at 11:00am!
June 24th: Bob Evans @The Food Court
July 1st: Starbucks @ Starbucks
July 8th: Barnes & Noble @ B&N
July 15th: Williams-Sonoma @
Food Court
July 22nd: Tag Art @ The Food Court
July 29th: Keystone Schools @ The
Food Court
Events are designed for
children 2-5yrs old.
www.jeffersonshopping.com
Science Central Home Educator Open
House to be held August 19, 2008.
Reserve a spot today!