Magnolia Community Academy

The Christmas season has finally come to a close, and I’ve been looking back through photos and realizing just how full and busy these weeks have been. Between festivities, projects, traditions, and everyday learning, we truly soaked in this special season together.
Homeschooling gives us the gift of living the seasons, not just marking them on a calendar. We laughed, created, celebrated, and made memories that will stay with us long after the decorations are packed away. Being so closely connected to these sweet kids through it all is something I treasure deeply.
As we step into the next season, I’m incredibly thankful for the joy, the growth, and the beautiful moments we shared during Christmas. What a gift it has been. ❤️

Who knew a pencil could teach so much about economics?

At Magnolia’s Free Market Friday, our upper elementary and middle school students are learning how everyday things—like a simple pencil—show the beauty of cooperation, trade, and human creativity.

Last week: Introduction to the basics of capitalism, socialism, & communism.
This week: I, Pencil.

Big ideas, small seeds—growing future thinkers.

Milton Friedman - I, Pencil Milton Friedman points out the remarkable degree of cooperation between people from many different countries, who’ve never even met, to make what appears to ...

🎭 Manship Theatre Field Trip Opportunity! 🎭

Magnolia Community Academy students are invited to attend one of the upcoming shows at the Manship Theatre—and we’re opening this opportunity to our local homeschool friends as well! 📅 Ticket prices and dates are listed on the attached flyers.

✅ Student tickets are included for Magnolia students.
✅ Parents must purchase their own tickets if they would like to attend.
✅ K–1st grade Magnolia students must have a parent chaperone in order to join.

👉 Please let us know your interest by Friday, 9/5/25 so we can get a head count.
👉 I will follow up with families who express interest via email with directions on payment.
👉 All tickets must be reserved in advance—walk-ins are not allowed.

We’re excited to share this special theatre experience with our students and our homeschool community! ✨

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