Phoenix Metro Area

Mom Schools

TJEd Moms' Club

Mission: Our purpose is to create a group setting where mothers can come together to discuss TJEd principles, gain new friendships, and learn from one another.

Description: This is a "Mom's Only" group where we can get together and discuss different topics, get to know one another a little better, and share ideas - without the kids. I know we love our kids to death, but sometimes it's a little easier to think when we have a break away from them.

First Meeting:

• When: Thurs. Aug. 21st. @ 7:00PM -8:15 PM.
• Where: At my house at 2858 E. Javelina Ave./ Mesa, AZ 85204 ( Lindsay and Baseline)
• Discussion: I would like to start off just introducing everyone, and getting a feel for what kinds of things we'd like to talk about. Also, I would like everyone to share what their typical "homeschool day" looks like.

Leader: Becky Chatwin
E-Mail: cbbwchatwin@q.com
Phone: (480)507-7486

Queen Creek Discovery Club

Mission: Our mission is to encourage the habits of creating, valuing and impacting through a colloquium experience by reading classic books, plays, and speeches for students in a Transition to Scholar Phase. We provide a peer group to facilitate these qualities while emphasizing the discovery of one's mission and progression to the Scholar Phase.

First Meeting: Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11th from 1pm - 2:30pm. You may bring a snack item to share. I will provide something to drink and paper products. We will be deciding the selections to read for the year so please come with some ideas of what you would like to study this year. For the first meeting we will play a game to get to know each other better. For location and information contact Celeste Batchelor.

Leader: Celeste Batchelor
E-Mail: batchelorparty@gmail.com
Blog: http://qcdiscoveryclub.blogspot.com/

5 Pillar Classes

5 Pillar Class at Liberty Square

This fall, Mitch and Keelee McGhee will be mentoring a Five Pillar class in Liberty Square (Lindsay and Guadalupe). Our desire is to provide a place where dads feel comfortable pursuing their own education – a class that isn’t just moms – a place where moms and dads can study together!

They (which is open to anyone, not just couples) will meet Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Fall semester begins September 4th and ends December 11th. The cost is $50 per person ($75 per couple) per semester plus books (fees are due on the first night of class). Members should expect to spend 5-10 hours a week studying outside class.

If you have questions, the McGhees can be reached at kmcr154@cox.net or by phone at 480-539-2986.

5 Pillar Class at Power Ranch

Another option for 5 Pillar learning will be held at Power Ranch (Power and Pecos). If you are in the South Gilbert/Queen Creek areas and are interested in building upon your own education with other adult learners, you are welcome to become a part of this new Five Pillar group.

They will meet on Thursdays, from 7:00-9:00 pm. also beginning Sept. 4, 2008 and ending December 11th. Fall semester begins September 4th, and ends December 18th. The semester fee is $50.00 (used for: guest lecturers; gatherings with other Five Pillar groups in the SE valley and Phoenix areas; and an educational scholarship fund).

Please contact Karen Packer at kp.packer@gmail.com for questions, or to add your name to the Power Ranch member “interested” email list.

BLOG for both above groups is at: http://www.gilbert5pillars.blogspot.com/

Phoenix 5 Pillars

When: Every Thursday evening (except holidays)
Starting date: September 4
Time: 7 -9 pm
Location: 19825 N 14th Street (16th Street and Union Hills) Phoenix, AZ 85024
Cost: $50/semester + books ($75/semester for couples)

For more information or to register for the class contact mentor, Toni Miranda at fivepillar@yahoo.com or see the Phoenix 5 Pillar group BLOG at http://phoenix5p.blogspot.com/

New Commonwealth Schools^*

Thomas Jefferson Leadership Academy

The Thomas Jefferson Leadership Academy is a "New Commonwealth School" where Scholar Phase students (12 years and up) meet once a week for a variety of supplemental classes, including "Key of Liberty" (American History), "Shakespeare Conquest," "Sword of Freedom" (Civil War) and others. (PLEASE NOTE: These classes cannot, and do not replace the parents' teaching efforts in the home.)

Classes for Fall 2008 are starting September 3rd! For more information about the classes currently offered, and/or how your children can participate, please contact Celeste Goldthwaite at celestegoldthwaite@yahoo.com.

^* For more information about New Commonwealth Schools, see the Leadership Education Mentoring Institute (LEMI) website at http://www.lemiinstitute.com/.