AUGUST 2010 NEWSLETTER
BEREAN HOMESCHOOL ACADEMY
TRAINING MINDS AND TURNING HEARTS TOWARD GOD
OFFERING FIELD TRIPS, CORE & ELECTIVE CLASSES, MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORT FOR HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES
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August 2, 2010
Back-to-School Meeting
School Pictures
August 5, 2010
Atlanta Braves Turner Field Tour
Open to All Berean Families
August 16, 2010
Atlanta History Center Open House
Homeschool Day: Free Admission
September 7, 2010
Berean Homeschool Academy
First Day of Class
September 14, 2010
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and Atlanta History Center Homeschool Day
in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, “Lincoln’s Life” (Biography)
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I
have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
Amen. Matthew 28:18–20
August Announcements
BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEETING
BHA HISTORY FAIR (Grades 1-12)
August 2, 2010
7-9 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Please join us for dessert and coffee at
our First Annual BHA Back-to-School
Meeting. It is VERY IMPORTANT that at
least one parent from each family attend
this highly informative meeting. We will be
taking school pictures that night as well,
so please sign up at the BHA table if you
are interested. This meeting is open to
anyone interested in participating in our
homeschool group.
October 4, 2010
Participation Cost: Free
Our theme is “American History” with an
emphasis on the sovereignty of God over our
nation. Encourage your students to spotlight a
famous American, historic place, invention, event,
or even a favorite American food. This noncompetitive exhibition provides homeschoolers an
opportunity to showcase their hard work in a
public setting. Invite your homeschooling friends
to participate. Reserve your children’s exclusive
topics at the BHA table.
CORE & ELECTIVE CLASSES
BHA SCIENCE FAIR (Grades 1-12)
Class Descriptions and Registration
Packets will be available at the Back-toSchool Meeting on August 2. For more
information, please contact Robin Mauck
at 770-601-5514. Registration deadline is
Friday, August 20. Classes begin on
Tuesday, September 7.
January 8, 2011
Participant: $5 (Maximum per Family: $15)
It’s not too early for your young scientists to begin
experiments or design inventions for the Science
Fair. BHA emphasis will be on how students
integrate Biblical truths into their scientific
research. Projects will be judged by Christian
science professionals. High school students will
BHA OFFICIAL INFORMATION
need to comply with the Georgia Science &
Engineering Fair rules for first place winner(s) to
The Berean Homeschool Academy is a
ministry of Berean Baptist Church, Lilburn, compete at the Gwinnett (or your county) Science
& Engineering Fair in February 2011, the precursor
Georgia.
to the Georgia Science & Engineering Fair in April
Senior Pastor: Pastor Dan Sweatt
2011. Invite your homeschooling friends to
Administrative Pastor: Pastor Randy Hurst
participate. Information and registration forms
Director: Robin Mauck
are available at the BHA table.
Editor: Jan Thompson
October 4, 2010
BHA History Fair
Display Setup: October 3, 2010
October 13, 2010
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Atlanta History Center Homeschool Day
“Lincoln’s Legacy” (Presidency)
November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas!
January 8, 2011
BHA Science Fair
Display Setup: January 7, 2011
Please visit the BHA table
for more information.
BHA Park Days (1-3PM)
08/13/2010: Five Forks/Ronald Reagan
08/23/2010: Tribble Mill Park
09/10/2010: Playtown Suwanee
09/20/2010: Grayson Park
10/01/2010: Collins Hill Park
10/18/2010: Alexander Park
11/05/2010: Bay Creek Park
11/15/2010: Freemans Mill Park
12/03/2010: Mountain Park Park
12/17/2010: Grayson Park
01/14/2011: Game Day: Children’s Area
Coordinator: Jennifer Scoggins
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Berean Homeschoolers on Summer Mission Trips (Part 1)
My family and I took a mission trip to Spain May
6th - 12th. Our plane landed in Madrid and we
drove to Segovia where we toured a castle that
Christopher Columbus was commissioned in to
discover the New World. Then we drove the 4
hour drive to Zegama, the town in which the
Bonikowskys, who we would staying with,
lived. Later that week we worked at the Aierdi
farmhouse, played offertory at the church, met
many new people and made new friends. God
taught me that we don't have to be on a foreign
mission field to serve Him, but that we can serve
him wherever we are.
Candace Mauck
8th Grade
I went on the Junior High 3-day mission trip
to Nashville. As a team, we helped prepare
a previously flooded building so that it can
later be used for offices and housing for
other relief workers. We scrubbed the walls
with bleach, scraped up tile, and helped
organize the second floor.
Joshua Dwire
9th Grade
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I had the privilege of going on the Nashville, TN,
mission trip. The purpose of the trip was to help
rebuild flood damaged buildings for Lighthouse
Ministries. It was hard work: we tore up floors,
bleached walls, swept rooms, and even cleaned up
the outside of the buildings!
We were able to fit some fun
into these busy three days,
too, like late-night soccer
games and bowling. I can't
wait for the next mission trip!
Caleb Goodwin
8th Grade
Photographs courtesy of Joshua Dwire and Pastor Shawn Kook
July Field Trip: Federal Reserve Bank
Photograph by the Maucks
We had a great time at the Federal Reserve Bank of
Atlanta Visitor’s Center and Monetary Museum on July
15, 2010.
I learned that the first American bank was started
in 1791, and that the $20 bill is the most counterfeited. I
also learned how the Atlanta Fed counts, sorts, and
stores money, and how they destroy old and worn bills.
It was fascinating to see old coins, a stone from
Yap, Japanese money trees, an old shekel, and even a
widow’s mite!
I enjoyed the field trip. It was awesome!
Noah Thompson
6th Grade
When a true
believer is not
walking with God,
there is turmoil.
When you are
having fellowship
with Christ, you
have peace.
Pastor Dan Sweatt
New Beginnings Class
June 20, 2010