Thriving Minds

We had a wonderful time today at AliYah Academy’s third annual Homeschool Carnival! This is our first year there as a vendor, and we loved seeing all the smiling faces and playing some of our Brain Training games!

Don’t forget to come see us tomorrow at the carnival. I have some Brain Training games ready to challenge you.

You can RSVP on your AliYah Academy account on the "Events" tab.

For those in Cooke, Grainger, Jefferson County.
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📚 Need school supplies? Visit the AMOS Annual Back to School Bash: July 30, 9am-3pm!
Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies, 511 Municipal Drive, Jefferson City, TN

Open to all families of school-age children in Jefferson, Grainger, and Cocke counties. Questions? Call 865-475-5611 or email [email protected]

What to Expect:
• Backpacks filled with school supplies
• Food boxes
• Dental kits
• Other helpful items for students and families

What to Bring:
• Photo ID
• A recent piece of mail showing your current address

🎉 Children are encouraged to attend and enjoy fun activities throughout the event! Your child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

⚠️ Parking Information: Parking will begin at 8 a.m. Please do not arrive on the property before that time.

Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies Events & Updates

Here’s a fun freebie for later in July! Put it on your calendar and check it out. Wilderness is a great park and isn’t too far away. Click on the link for more details.

Save the date! We're hosting a free day of family fun to thank our community for its continued support. 🎉 Come enjoy historical activities and tours alongside bounce houses, water slides, games and more!

📅 July 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is free
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-13-09-19-21-928984-rn1

Community Appreciation Day is sponsored by the Friends of Wilderness Road State Park.

I recently saw a post that asked, “ What is the best homeschool advice you could offer?”
That’s a hard question to limit to one specific thing. Here’s a tidbit from me;
Begin where your child is at, not where the world says he should be at that age or grade.
Teach for mastery , it may take some time.
Make lessons meaningful to how your child learns. It may not be pencil and paper yet.
Take breaks and change gears if it’s too frustrating.
Laugh and love much! Seek God always!

Who we are: We are a small, homeschool hybrid program that currently offers K-8 classes to homeschool families. We are a Non-denominational Christian, faith-based program that comes along current homeschool families to offer additional support. We hold academic based classes with focused lesson plans and hands on learning opportunities two days each week, and in the upcoming school year we are also offering a third day option that will feature extra curricular electives such as American Sign Language, Art, STEM projects, and more.

We are currently accepting student applications for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. We have several student spots open in various classes, so please call an administrator today to determine if there is availability for your student and to receive an application. 

Today we remember and honor those who have given their lives so that we could have the freedoms that we have in our country today. No greater love has any than this. Today, as we remember their selfless acts of love, we also pray for the families they leave behind them.

May we NEVER take these freedoms for granted!

Have a safe and blessed Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

We still have a few spots left for the 2026–2027 school year!

Who we are: We are a small, homeschool hybrid program that currently offers K-8 classes to homeschool families. We are a Non-denominational Christian, faith-based program that comes along current homeschool families to offer additional support. We hold academic based classes with focused lesson plans and hands on learning opportunities two days each week, and in the upcoming school year we are also offering a third day option that will feature extra curricular electives such as American Sign Language, Art, STEM projects, and more.

We are currently accepting student applications for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. We have several student spots open in various classes, so please call an administrator today to determine if there is availability for your student and to receive an application. 

Ms. Leisa will be out of office next week (May 25-29), but our assistant director will be in office for any application or enrollment questions. Reach out to her at 865-256-7194 for any questions!