Home School Diving

Come and Try Spring Board Diving!!
May 19th or May 26th: noon-1
at UT Allan Jones Aquatic Center

All you need is a swim suit (1 piece) and a towel
Divers must be comfortable swimming in deep water.

Tennessee Diving offers diving lessons for all levels: beginner - elite.
Springboard diving is a high school and collegiate sport.
Summer diving camps and lessons available
Homeschool classes available in the fall

To learn more contact Brian Pritt at tennesseediving@hotmail.com or call 740-2756

Directions to Allan Jones Aquatic Center
From I-40 East or I-40 West:
•Take Alcoa Hwy/129 Exit
•Take first Exit to Kingston Pk/Cumberland Ave
•Turn Left onto Cumberland Ave
•Go approximately 1/4 mile, Under Railroad Bridge
•Take first right after bridge, Volunteer Blvd.
•At the first traffic light, make a left turn onto Andy Holt Blvd.
•Alan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center will be directly on the right.
*Park at meters on Andy Holt Blvd.

Lisa Haskell's Home School Classes

Lisa Haskell's Homeschool Classes in Powell/Halls area winter 2010! The classes will be on Mondays.

I have included some information about myself for those of you who do not know me.

As usual, parents are more than welcome to stay, but you may drop off as well! Most classes are almost full. E-mail soon to reserve a spot!

Here is the schedule for the winter:

Mondays: 
9:00-10:00- Hands-On Science (grades K-5) 
10:00-11:00- History- "You Wouldn't Want to be Invited to the Boston Tea Party!" (grades K-5) 
11:00-12:00- Critters, Critters, Critters! (grades K-5) 
12:00-12:30- Lunch (bring your own, or we may order pizza if there is interest!) 
1:00-2:00- Writing With the Best (grades 4-8) 
2:15-3:15- U.S. Geography (grades 3-8)

*Each class will end 5 minutes early to allow for restroom breaks and people coming and going.

Instructor- Lisa Haskell v Has B.S. in Elementary Education v Has Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction v Has a teacher's license in the state of TN. v Has taught at Sequoyah Elementary, Alcoa Elementary, Berean Christian School, Thursday Connection Homeschool Coop, and other public and private school settings in the Knoxville area

Class Descriptions: · Hands-On Science (grades K-5)- 100% All Hands-On Experiments! Students will discover the tools of being a good scientist right inside themselves as they learn to question, observe, predict, and estimate! This class is loaded with fun, meaningful experiences that will stimulate the child's natural curiosity, imagination, understanding, and respect for the wonders of our world! It is hard not to learn about molecules when you are doing the "molecule dance;" and it is hard not to learn how tornadoes are formed when you are the tornado and your classmates are the molecules! We will study weather, rocks, water, mixtures, air, molecules, bubbles, chemical reactions, and microscopy! Packed full of hands-on activities: Learn how to use a 3-D microscope as we observe all kinds of things in nature and sketch what we see in our nature journals. Have some fun, hilarious experiences as we learn the scientific method, dramatize scientific processes, create giant, floating bubbles, make rock gardens and "sandscapes", build a roller coaster to learn about inertia, make tornadoes, lightning, and rain! Plus more!! Material fee- $20/semester plus $5 per class meeting

· "You Wouldn't Want To Be Invited To the Boston Tea Party!" (grades K-6)From colonies to country, students will explore the beginnings of America as well as covering the sweep of world history and civilizations from 1368-1850. We will discuss stories of God's providence, and how He blessed and protected our young nation and its leaders. Activities include: Skits, art, "3-D" reports, dioramas, map work, creative writing, cartooning, battle reenactments, and staged boycotts! We will also produce and perform our own small, class play for parents to come watch! Main texts I use: The Story of the World (Early Modern Times- From Elizabeth to the First Forty-Niners), History of US, Truthquest History, A Child's Story of America (Parents are not required to purchase these). Material fee- $15 per semester plus $5 per class meeting

· Critters, Critters, Critters! Grades K-6)- A hands-on class! We'll explore the world of God's creatures with the Knoxville Zoo and Ijams Nature Center bringing three live animals at each visit (most can be touched!) for us to observe and learn about! Using Jeannie Fulbright's Exploring Creation with Zoology series students will participate in integrated, hands-on activities including: games, free exploration, quality children's literature, creative writing, poetry, crafts, science experiments, cooperative learning, book making, and creative dramatics! We will explore mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, animal habitats, herpetology, ecosystems, camouflage, migration, and more! Students will have an opportunity to bring in some of their unusual pets to share with the class! We will also have a visit from the Knoxville K-9 Unit to learn how police dogs are trained and we'll actually see some of the things they do! Material fee: $35/semester for materials and guest speaker fees plus $5 per class meeting

· Writing With the Best (grades 4-8)- We will study classical literature and other great works as models of excellent writing while teaching students literary appreciation and analysis at the same time. Writing will be taught systematically in a clear and concise way with lots of encouragement that, "You can do it!" and with every effort to make writing fun!" Students will be guided in the writing of specific genres and poetry forms. The curriculum follows in the literary steps of writers of great works of world literature, modeling writing after their methods and techniques for successful composition. Students will be allowed to read their writing to classmates and sometimes to work in groups to complete assignments. Among the great writers we will model are: Emily Dickinson, Thomas Paine, Edgar Allen Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, Marcus Tullius Cicero, and William Shakespeare. Material fee: $15/semester plus $5 per class meeting

· U.S. Geography (grades 3-8)- In this class students will learn all of the 50 states and their capitals as well as: · Recognize important characteristics of each state · Develop research and map skills · Make a personalized state geography notebook · Understand geography terms · Read and design maps · Do geography-related art projects Curriculum I will use- "Cantering the Country", "Trail Guide To U.S. Geography", and others. Material fee: $15/semester plus $5 per class meeting

Fees: The first month's tuition and material fees are due at registration. For all other months- payment is due at the first class of each month $5/class- per week $2.50/ per week to stay (unless you are in a class before and after lunch, then lunch is free!) Bring own lunch and drink. material fees/semester- refer to each class description

Location: My home in the Powell/Halls area!

Directions: From Maynardville Hwy: Turn onto Norris Freeway by Walmart. Turn right onto Miller Rd. Go @ 1/4 mile and then stay straight. Turn right onto Pleasant Gap Rd. Go 1/4 mile into Arlington Ridge subdivision. Turn into 2nd driveway on left (gravel road).

From interstate: Take I-75 North from Knoxville. Take the Raccoon Valley exit #117. Turn right onto Raccoon Valley. When it ends, turn right onto Norris Freeway. Turn left onto Miller Rd. Go @ 1/4 mile and then stay straight. Turn right onto Pleasant Gap Rd. Go 1/4 mile into Arlington Ridge subdivision. Turn into 2nd driveway on left (gravel road).

*Registration begins now for the fall! Space is very limited. Certain classes may be cancelled if the minimum students for classes (5) is not met. *To register e-mail lisahaskell@tds.net or call 765-1207. I will send you an emergency contact form for you to fill out and send back.

Fencing Lessons

Both the West Knox area and the Maryville Fencing Club will be starting up their winter practice sessions the first week in January. If you or one of your students is interested in learning to fence, now would be a good time to start.

If you live in the west Knox area, we meet at the Karns Community Youth Center on Monday nights at 6:00pm.

If you live in the Blount County area, we are now meeting at the Maryville Church of Christ located on Sherwood Dr. Friday afternoons at 3:30pm.

What is expected of all new students: students need to be 10 years or older and be able to follow instructions that I give--fencing can be a hazardous sport even when properly done; anyone who cannot follow basic safety instructions increase the danger significantly and thus may be asked to attend at a later date. Although not needed at the beginning of lessons, students will eventually need to purchase their own equipment. The lessons themselves are free.

Any questions can be directed to me, Jeff Shoffner at jshoffner7176@tds.net. 

See you there.

Private Flute Lessons 

There are 2 openings for flute lessons during the day on Thursdays. If you are interested, please contact Joan Whiteside at joanwhiteside@gmail.com

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