HISTORY
The
CMHEA was first organized in the fall of 1993, when the Campbell’s and
Belknap’s decided to meet at the base park.
A week or so later two more families joined them. Within a month, by word of mouth,
approximately 50 families had called and asked to come. From a simple desire to spend time together came a group that
formed into CMHEA. Begun as an informal
support network of active duty, retired and reserve military families, CMHEA has grown
into a structured, organized association designed to serve the military
home educators of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
CMHEA continues to grow with each passing year. The growing need and concern for a better
education has brought many parents to our group.
MEMBERSHIP
We are a Christian organization that is special in the fact that members must be affiliated with the military in some manner. CMHEA is designed for active duty, reserve, national
guard or retired military families.
BENEFITS OF JOINING CMHEA
By joining CMHEA you are
joining a group that cares about the education of their children. You will receive support from other parents
who home educate. This gives you an opportunity
to share ideas, advice and guidance from other home educators.
MEETINGS
CMHEA meets the second
Tuesday of the month (Sept-May) at the Triangle Chapel Annex at 7pm located on
Keelser Air Force Base. You are welcome
and encouraged to come for a "Teacher's Night Out."
This is a great way to gain insight and helpful information that may help you decide if home education is right for your family. Meetings begin with a prayer,
new agenda.
ACTIVITIES
CMHEA organizes weekly
activities. Listed below is an example
of the activities and frequency:
Art Fair
Book It: Reading program
Bowling Day: once a
month
Crafts and Caroling
Field Day
Field Trips: we try for
once a month or more.
Geography Bee
Park Day: once a month
Physical Education:
every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Presidential Physical
Fitness Award Program
Science Fair
Roller skating: once a month
Spelling Bee
Toastmasters
And much more….
FEES
Yearly membership
fees: $20.00 to include a hard copy of
the monthly newsletter, $15.00 to include a copy of the monthly newsletter via
email. These fees enable the group to
purchase supplies, awards, make reservations for facilities and to cover the
cost of printing out handouts.
BOARDPOSITIONS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
If you are considering
home education we encourage you to attend one of our meetings or to contact our
communications coordinator. If she
cannot answer your questions she will get you in touch with someone who
can. This is an opportunity to make one
of the most important decisions of your child’s life. If you are already home educating this will give you an
opportunity to join others with similar interests, to share ideas, activities
and support. Education is the key to
success. Join us on our journey to educate.
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Please email us with any questions or comments.
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