Houston Model UN Summer Camp (7/23-8/2)

From:	Maureen Brisack <maureenbrisack@sbcglobal.net>

Summer Greetings, Want to learn more about Model UN and get a jump start for conferences in the fall? Consider attending a Houston area summer camp hosted by Lone Star College on July 23rd- August 2nd.  The Brisack Home is offering lodging for any out of town students.  Also – The Brisack Van is taking reservations for students who need transportation to the camp.  If you have a willing student – we'll make this summer camp happen! The Lone Star Model UN Summer Camp will meet Monday through Thursday from 1 to 5 (July 23 – August 2nd)  at the University Park Campus.  The instructor, Cassandra Khatri, is a dynamic professor and the camp fee is only $189.00 for two fantastic weeks of instruction. She has even offered to help our Model UN club next year -- as long as times don't conflict with her Lone Star Campus College MUN team -- what a great opportunity we have been given! I met with Professor Khatri this summer and appreciated her enthusiasm for high school students' participation in Model UN.  While the websites below do not provide detailed information about the Model UN Prep Camp I do believe the director, Professor Khatri, will provide a rich and rewarding educational experience to the participants.  Professor Khatri plans to take the students through the entire process of preparing for a conference and on the last day of the summer program the students will participate in a mock committee session.   Flyer: http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/ce/DCuniversityPark5_medium_res_links_03.28.12.pdf Registration: http://www.lonestar.edu/18792.htm I spoke with the administrative offices today and was told that registration does not have to be in person but can be completed via fax or email.  Please call 281-290-2601 if you need more information to complete the registration process. Hope to see you at the camp! Maureen Brisack Ball 6102 Inway Drive Spring, Texas cell  713-231-6175

EE Road Repairs UPDATE

From:	Jackie Pace <ashley-pace@sbcglobal.net>

Have you tried to drive on the Extraordinary Education campus lately?

You know a road repair job is sorely needed if you’ve been to EE in the past five months.

The EE Board & property owners are in total agreement.  But, oh, the expense!

We have had only one bid: $20,000 + tax for the full 700 feet (less for patching only).

The owners can manage only half that much so we are seeking more bids.

 

Do you know anyone in the asphalt or concrete roadway business?

If so, please tell them about the EE job. Bids are needed ASAP!

 

E-mail Jerry PACE concerning bids: jerry.pace@sbcglobal.net

Phone: 281-292-8962
Cell: 832-640-3255

Dual Credit at Extraordinary Education

Extraordinary Education is in the final stages of forming a partnership
with Lone Star College to offer dual credit classes at the EE campus
next year. This is a very exciting opportunity, and we are working hard
to make it a reality.

In order to offer these courses, we are looking for dynamic instructors
who are qualified to teach dual credit classes. We do already have
instructors for certain subjects, but we would like to be able to offer
other courses as well.

Potential instructors would have to meet EE qualifications (especially
be in agreement with our Statement of Faith) as well as Lone Star
qualifications (Masters degree with 18 hours of graduate credit in the
field in which you are teaching). Teacher certification is NOT required.
Pay rate would be comparable to Lone Star adjunct faculty with the
possibility of a bonus based on class size and course difficulty.

If you or someone you know would be interested in teaching a dual credit
class for us, please contact Elise Eaton at extraed@att.net as soon as
possible. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone you know who may be
a good candidate to teach for us.

The possibilities for dual credit classes are almost endless. See the
following web pages for a listing of various dual credit classes being
offered to local students.
http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit/128.htm
http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit/129.htm
http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit/130.htm
http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit/131.htm
http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit/132.htm

Have an extraordinary summer!
Elise Eaton
Director, Extraordinary Education
www.extraed.net

Wildlife camp this Saturday

This event is NOT sponsored by EE, but it looks like a great experience.
I thought some of our folks may be interested.
Elise

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TWRC Wildlife Center presents:
A Day in Harmony with Wildlife
June 23, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Ages: 8-12 years
Workshop: $35.00 per participant
Space is limited, so register now!

Birds, mammals and reptiles, oh my! Come joins us for a day of wildlife,
conservation and fun. Hands-on learning and live wildlife interactions
make learning come alive. Discover the unique adaptations that make
Houston's urban wildlife successful, explore ways to support local
wildlife and lend a hand in wildlife service projects!

Campers will be charged with caring for wildlife including a Virginia
Opossum, Black Tail Prairie Dog, Eastern Screech Owl, Rat Snakes, Box
Turtles, frogs, toads, lizards and MORE!
Activities will be indoors and outdoors.
Beverages and snacks are provided. Participants need to provide their
own lunch.

Hosted by Cunae International School
5655 Creekside Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77389
(located on south side of Creekside Forest between Gosling Rd and the
roundabout)

Registration or questions:
(713) 468-8972 ext. 154
www.twrc-houston.org
education@twrc-houston.org

PSAT Testing - Sign up Now!

Sign up here: http://psat2012.eventbrite.com/

PSAT Testing for Homeschoolers Offered by Extraordinary Education
LOCATION: To Be Determined (Spring/Woodlands/Tomball area)

• The PSAT test will be administered this year on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012
• Registration & Payment Deadline is August 1st
• The Testing Fee is $25 for EE members and $35 for non-members.
• A PSAT Overview Class is included.

GREAT NEWS!

Extraordinary Education will again be administering the PSAT test for all homeschoolers in the north Houston area who want to take it! Even middle schoolers can take it for practice. No need to be a member of a particular homeschool group.

The registration deadline this year is AUGUST 1st so that tests can be ordered and facilities arranged. Space may be limited, so you are encouraged to sign up early!

You may choose to pay either online or by check.

• If you choose pay online there is a convenience fee added by the ticketing system.
• If you choose to pay by check, please make your check payable to "Extraordinary Education" and drop off or mail to:
  Extraordinary Education Center
  9522 Carraway
  Magnolia, TX 77354

Registered students will receive all testing related information via email, so please be sure to include a working email address!

Extraordinary Education Center
www.extraed.net

ALEKS Math - School Subscription Rates

Are you looking for a way to keep your child's math skills fresh this summer?
Does your child need to review math concepts that were not mastered in the past?
Does your child love math and want to move ahead at their own pace?

ALEKS Math may be just what you are looking for!
http://www.aleks.com/

Extraordinary Education is now offering a ONE YEAR "school" membership to enrolled students and affiliates at a large discount when compared to the single family subscription. The regular subscriptions price is $19.95/month or $179.95/year. (See subscription options below.)
In order to get this discount, we must order our subscriptions as a group. Because of this, there is a firm deadline on ordering with a short window so that folks don't have to wait all summer to get started with the program. *** Order Deadline: June 15th ***
Ordering Info Here: http://extraed.net/aleks_math

ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces)
ALEKS is accessible from virtually any computer with Internet access, making it a flexible and mobile educational solution for your children. ALEKS can be implemented as a core curriculum or supplement for use with students in grades 3-12, including those needing remediation or intervention as well as gifted/advanced students.

ALEKS is a Research-Based Online Math Program

• Complete Curriculum Solution for Math with Access to Full Course Library
• No Textbook Required
• Assessment and Individualized Learning for Grades 3-12
• Artificial Intelligence Targets Gaps in Student Knowledge. You start at the level you are at, and progress at your own pace. There is no extra cost to move students among different courses in order to find the right placement.
• Master Account Includes Quizzing and Automated Reports to Monitor Learning Progress
• Unlimited Online Access - PC & Mac Compatible

School Subscriptions available through Extraordinary Education
*** Order Deadline: June 15th ***

• K-12 Math Course + QuickTables (12 Months)
  
• $50/student (members - enrolled students)
• $75/student (non-members - affiliates, non-enrolled students)
• K-12 QuickTables Only (12 Months)
• $15/student (members - enrolled students)
• $25/student (non-members - affiliates, non-enrolled students)
• AP Quantitative Statistics or AP Chemistry (12 Months)
• $100/student (members - enrolled students)
• $150/student (non-members - affiliates, non-enrolled students)

ALEKS QuickTables
QuickTables is a research-based, math fact mastery program for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction for grades 3 and up. QuickTables is complimentary with any mathematics course or you can order it as a stand-alone product if you only want your child to master their math facts.
http://www.aleks.com/k12/quicktables

RtI (Response to Intervention)
RtI is an early detection, prevention, and support system that attempts to identify and assist struggling students with appropriate levels of intervention. Special courses are available for students who are moderately behind or more than a year behind.

Courses Available
http://www.aleks.com/about_aleks/course_products

• Mathematics - LV 3 with QuickTables (3rd Grade)
• Mathematics - LV 4 with QuickTables (4th Grade)
• Mathematics - LV 5 with QuickTables (5th Grade)
• Mathematics - MS/LV 6 (6th Grade)
• Middle School Math Course 1 (6th Grade)
• Middle School Math Course 2 (7th Grade)
• Middle School Math Course 3 (8th Grade)
• RtI 6 - Tier 2 intervention for grade 6
• RtI 7 - Tier 2 intervention for grade 7
• RtI 8 - Tier 2 intervention for grade 8
• MS RtI Tier 3 - Tier 3 intervention for grades 6-8
• Arithmetic (with QuickTables)
• Essential Mathematics (with QuickTables)
• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra Readiness
• High School Preparation for Algebra 1
• Algebra 1
• High School Geometry
• Integrated Mathematics I
• Foundations of High School Math
• GPS Integrated High School Math I (GA)
• Algebra 2
• Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
• PreCalculus
• Trigonometry
• Mastery of SAT Math
• Math for College Readiness
• Math for College Success
• High School Prep for Statistics
• Math Review for AP Physics
• Math Review for AP Calculus
• Business Math

Course Selection Recommendations
http://www.aleks.com/k12/course_products/recommendations
You child will not complete all of the courses in the course library. Students can move slowly or quickly and skip over similar courses. The chart at the link above can help in selecting your child's course placement.

Important Notes
There are no refunds on this program once your subscription has been activated. It is a one-year activation through EE. You may change your child's course selection at any time if the level is not right for your child.

Last call! Reading Readiness Camp 6/5-6/14

Reading Readiness Camp
at Extraordinary Education
Instructor: Allison Anderson
Age group: Pre-K, K, 1st

Four Classes: 6/5, 6/7, 6/12, 6/14 (Tues & Thurs)
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Register here: http://www.extraed.net/reading_readiness_camp

Get a jump-start on next year's reading adventures with a hands-on overview of the basic literacy skills: letter identification, phonemic awareness (letters make sounds!), recognition of minimal pairs (rhyming), and blending (the sounds come together to make a word!) We will explore these vital foundational skills through song, hands-on activities and take-home crafts, and reading every fun book we can get our hands on!

The instructor received extensive training while serving as a Director of Education at a local Sylvan.

Camp Cost: $175.00/student
Min enrollment: 4 / Max enrollment: 10
Register here: http://www.extraed.net/reading_readiness_camp

Last call! The Musical Time Machine Camp - 6/4-6/8

The Musical Time Machine Camp
at Extraordinary Education
Instructor: Brian P. Herrington, Ph.D.
Age Group: 4th-up
June 4th-8th (Monday-Friday)
Time: 9:30 - 12:30pm
Register here: http://extraed.net/the_musical_time_machine

Dr. Herrington takes the students back in time through the history of classical music, from the music of knights and ladies in the Middle Ages to the music written in our own time. Students will also learn about the instruments of the orchestra, the fundamentals of reading music (even playing an instrument a bit), songwriting, and music appreciation skills. Appropriate for both young musicians and those with no musical experience (exercises are tailored to students’ skill levels). This is an excellent Fine Arts credit!

Camp fee includes tuition and all supplies: Listening CDs and Worksheets, a recorder (instrument), music paper, and binding of each student's final songwriting project.

NOTE: The camp instructor is a long-time music professor at Sam Houston State University. He teaches these same concepts in his college-level music history and appreciation courses.

Camp Cost: $100/student
Min enrollment: 6 / Max enrollment: 15
Register here: http://extraed.net/the_musical_time_machine

Free Enterprise/Business Summer Camp

Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge is in Texas!

For the second summer, the Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge (FELC) will be conducted in Texas this summer.  In 2011, the program hosted a successful event on the campus of Houston Baptist University.  Due to popular demand, the program will again be held in Texas this summer on the campus of Northwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas, just 20 miles from the heart of Dallas.  During this five-day residential summer camp, high school-age participants will learn about entrepreneurship, the important role capitalism plays in our economy, principled leadership and ethical decision making (additional program details below).

FELC Session II
at Northwood University
June 24-28, 2012

Cost $100 (includes meals, housing and all activities)
Apply at www.felcexperience.org

What do students do?
A company competition is the core activity.  In small groups, students compete to form companies which produce, market and sell products.  Students learn about and create business plans, marketing plans and accounting records.  FELC is an interactive, fast-paced approach to learning, so it doesn’t stop with the company competition.  Students also participate in a Virtual Trade Mission project, speech and debate contests, the Laws of Life Essay Contest and receive hands-on principled leadership training.  FELC is unique because it offers students the opportunity to learn by doing.  Students who will be high school sophomores, juniors or seniors in fall 2012 and have demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in learning more about business are encouraged to apply.  The only cost for this program is a $100 registration fee (due after acceptance).

Visit the FELC website to learn more and apply: www.felcexperience.org 
For questions please contact Lindsay Hollandsworth by email at lindsay@jessehelmscenter.org or by phone at (704) 233-1776, ext. 8.