​We are so excited to be going to Teach Them Diligently in Nashville this week. Chestnut Ridge Academy will be in Booth #1423. Stop by to see us and ENTER TO WIN FREE REGISTRATION for your family for the 2020-21 school year. We will also be offering other deep discounts on umbrella registration fees for next year and information on how we can help you set up a co-op in your area. #TTDNashville #ChestnutRidgeAcademy

​Our Spring 2020 Fine Arts Series will focus on Vincent van Gogh.

​Join us as we explore the works and techniques of one of the world’s most known artists through a series of workshops that will launch with a Masters & Me Tea and conclude with a birthday party for Vincent Van Gogh. Each workshop has a different fee based on supplies needed.

You must reserve a spot for each of the events in this series so we can be sure to have enough supplies on hand.

Series Events:
Thur, Jan. 16 ~ Masters & Me Tea
10am to Noon
Washington Street Church of Christ
$10 per person includes all supplies
Take some time with the Masters. This month's focus is on Vincent Van Gogh and is our launching event for this fine arts series. While enjoying tea, we will do a Charlotte Mason style picture study. Afterward, we will create a work of art using oil pastels.
This event is appropriate for all ages. Cost: $10 per person
Tea includes seasonal fruit, scones, iced tea and hot tea.
Please save your spot by January 14 telling how many children in your family will be attending in the comments or you can send Patti an email at ChestnutRidgeAcademy@gmail.com

Thur, Feb 13 ~ Impasto Painting
10am to Noon
Washington Street Church of Christ
Van Gogh is known for his contrasting colors and his impasto style filled with hatch stokes and rolling, pulsing motions of his paintbrush. During this workshop, students will create a piece of art using this method of painting.
Cost is $15 and includes all supplies.
Please save your spot by Feb 11 telling how many children in your family will be attending in the comments or you can send Patti an email at ChestnutRidgeAcademy@gmail.com

Thur, March 5 ~ Starry Night
In this workshop, students will explore how Van Gogh was able to paint movement into his work by painting their own Starry Night.
Cost is $10 and includes all supplies.
Please save your spot by March 3 telling how many children in your family will be attending in the comments or you can send Patti an email at ChestnutRidgeAcademy@gmail.com

​Thur, April 2 ~ Van Gogh Birthday Party $5
Happy Birthday, VanGogh! We will celebrate with a party that will include a student art gallery, activities, games and cake.
Please save your spot by March 31 telling how many children in your family will be attending in the comments or you can send Patti an email at ChestnutRidgeAcademy@gmail.com

This week's Show & Tell doesn't disappoint. Along with our pictures of the everyday, we have several pictures from our co-op and Masters & Me Tea. For more information on any of the activities we sponsor, contact Patti at (931)227-7391 or ChestnutRidgeAcademy@gmail.com.

Are you looking to incorporate some Thanksgiving fun into your homeschool this year? Check out Chestnut Ridge's "Recommended Resources" for some ideas. You can support Chestnut Ridge by purchasing products listed through the website. Click here to be taken to the list: Recommended Resources

​Lincoln County Museum Tour
November 15
Middle school students (and families)...Our Middle School Coordinator, Laurena Miller, has arranged a private tour of Fayetteville’s hidden gem, a must see!
Laurena needs a head count by NOV. 8th PLEASE! This will determine if we need to divide the group.
Please contact Laurena for more details.

From our high school coordinator: 
​High School Seniors: Your TN Promise application is due November 1st! If you have not completed your application and need help with the application please pm me to set up an appointment to get help.
I am also taking appointments for assistance in filing out the FAFSA.