EE Internship Program

EE is looking for a few dedicated high school students to serve as Interns in various areas within the EE organization during the Spring 2013 semester. This is a mentorship/service opportunity offering experience and development in the areas of leadership, problem-solving, planning and communication skills.

Students in the program will lead or co-lead an enrichment class or lead in an area of responsibility under the guidance and supervision of an adult mentor. Students in the program will meet weekly with their mentor for training, to review past activities, and to plan for upcoming activities. They will also serve a minimum of one hour weekly in their area of responsibility.

Participants will learn many new skills throughout the semester while gaining valuable experience and on-the-job training. At the end of the semester, students will come away with a letter of recommendation from their mentor and service hours that can be included on applications for college and employment. Students may also count their activities and service toward earning the Congressional Award if desired. http://www.congressionalaward.org/

These are not paid positions (and there is no cost for the program) but a high level of commitment is required. If your student in interested in applying for one of these positions please contact the Director, Elise Eaton. extraed@att.net 

Teaching Intern – Lego Engineering 3 (Mon 2:30-3:30)
Teaching Intern – Lego Engineering 2 (Wed 2:30-3:30)
Teaching Intern – Chess Club (Mon 1:30-2:30)
Children’s Chapel Intern – help plan/lead music & activities for Children’s Chapel service (Mon 11:00-11:30)
Social Media Intern - develop EE Facebook/Twitter sites and/or blog, write posts, post photos, get the word out about activities and news, etc. (flexible schedule)
Public Relations Intern - develop relationships with local newspapers and other media, write press releases, help represent EE at outreach events and activities such as booths, new family meetings, open houses, etc. (flexible schedule)
Habitat Project Intern - help with development and maintenance of Habitat areas in cooperation with Habitat Coordinator, enlist volunteers to help with Habitat needs, guide student groups to work on Habitat projects, promote responsible actions such as recycling, composting, trash pick-up, etc. (flexible schedule)
Events Intern – help plan/lead special events in cooperation with Director and Event Coordinator, enlist volunteers to help with events, promote events (flexible schedule)
Others may be available. If you have a special interest or calling in a particular area, please send Elise a message describing how your student could serve EE as an Intern.

EE Letter Jackets Group Order

 

A number of our students have expressed interest in having letter jackets. The students have had an opportunity to view and discuss the colors and other jacket details and have come up with the jacket options shown below. I have found some great prices online at www.webjacket.com. Since it takes 4-6 weeks for delivery, we must order very soon. We can get jackets delivered by mid-February if we order before Christmas. The prices shown below reflect a jacket with a wool body, synthetic leather sleeves, snap closure, and thin satin black lining.

Students will be able to earn a special EE Service patch to go on their jacket by doing volunteer service this spring. Additional patches and letters will be available for participation in EE teams and activities. Parents can also order patches and letters individually from a variety of online sources for activities in which their students have been involved.

We will be placing a GROUP ORDER on December 21st with a projected delivery date in mid-February.
For those who can’t order right now, we will place a second order on January 18th with a projected delivery date in mid-March.
EE will pay the SHIPPING on these group orders and you can also avoid paying TAX by ordering with the group.

To be part of the 12/21 order, I must know the size/options information below AND HAVE PAYMENT by 12/21/12.

· Please EMAIL your order info to extraed@att.net.
· For PAYMENT you can either MAIL A CHECK to Extraordinary Education, 9522 Carraway Lane, Magnolia, TX 77354.
· Or PAY ONLINE VIA CLASSJUGGLER.
Please add $5 to the total amount if paying online.

Please note that ANYONE can order from the webjacket.com website. It is not necessary to order with the group.
You can order other colors, personalization options and special features if you order on your own.

Order Info Needed

· Jacket SIZE and STYLE (PLAIN, EE Front ONLY, EE Front & NAME on Back)
Please include EXACT SPELLING if ordering your name on back
· Other OPTIONS if desired (Removable lining, short/tall size)

Please email Elise with any questions. extraed@att.net

Jacket Options & Prices

PLAIN JACKET
Children XS-XL  $77.32
Youth XS-XL       $88.37
Adult XXS-XL     $99.42
Adult 2XL-3XL  $110.47

 

 

"EE" on FRONT ONLY
Children XS-XL $91.77
Youth XS-XL $102.82
Adult XXS-XL $113.87
Adult 2XL-3XL $124.92

 

 

"EE" on FRONT & NAME on BACK
Children XS-XL $111.30
Youth XS-XL $122.35
Adult XXS-XL $133.40
Adult 2XL-3XL $144.45

 

 

OPTIONS

+$ 16.99 - Partly removable lining. (Zippered on and off lining to do embroidery work in the future.)
+$5 - Short (- 1 inch)
+$11 - Tall (+ 1 inch)

Please see sizing details on www.webjacket.com

NEW Martial Arts Classes - Spring Semester

Since the first class was taught many years ago, the focus of Songahm Taekwondo has remained the same: to provide students the highest quality martial arts instruction available in a safe and positive learning environment that people of all ages can enjoy.

Being prepared for class includes being dressed properly in uniform or approved t-shirt & work out pants. The student will be required to participate in 12 classes per testing cycle. The classes are 40-45 minutes in length to give the students time to cool down and clean up for their next classes.

In Martial Arts 101 students will learn the following:

• Students will earn nationally recognized ranks with the American Taekwondo Association (ATA)
• In as little as five semesters they can earn their 1st Degree Black Belt
• Life Skill training: Respect, Honor, Discipline, Self-Control, Integrity, Goals & Perseverance
• Students will learn how to teach & speak in front of large groups
• Learn how to set and achieve Goals
• Increased Coordination - Increased Focus and Concentration - Increased Strength & Flexibility - Overall Body Workout - Decrease Chances of Injury in Sports and
  Everyday Life
• Basic self-defense, Basic joint-locks, Street self-defense, Bully Prevention
• Combat Weapons Training (optional)
• Board breaking
• Introduction into kicking, punching and cross-fit drills
• Nutritional instruction

Class Sessions Offered

• Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30-1:30
• Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30-2:30

Both class sessions are offered for ages 6 years-up. The instructor has experience working with mixed-age groups.
Class sizes will be limited due to space/facility considerations.

Testing

• 1st Testing: February 27 (Orange Belt)
• 2nd Testing: May 8th (Yellow Belt)

Note: Every belt will have requirements that students must achieve in order to test.

Tournaments

• March 2nd: Atascocita, TX
• April 29th: Magnolia, TX

Note: Tournaments are NOT a requirement, but are encouraged

Supplies (included with Supply Fee)

• Deluxe Uniform, T-shirt & Curriculum book

About the Instructor
Mr. Kalob Cox comes from a home schooled family of six. He was home schooled from 1st-12th grade. All six of his siblings have been home schooled from K-12th. He has been a Children's & Student Pastor for the past ten years. He received his ordination in 2007 from Kerry Shook of Woodlands Church.
Mr. Cox is a 3rd degree Black Belt, Six Time State Champion, Nationally Certified Instructor & Owner of Cox ATA Martial Arts. He has a beautiful wife Charissa Cox & Baby Girl Kyrene Cox.

CYT Field Trip Opportunities

CYT has three fantastic shows coming up; all with school-day shows available. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend all three shows. At $6 per person, it is the best deal in town!

• Guys & Dolls, Jr. – Friday, December 14^th at 11:30 a.m. in Tomball
• Canterbury Tales – Monday, January 21^st at 11:00 a.m. in The Woodlands
• Schoolhouse Rock Live! – Thursday & Friday, January 24^th & 25^th at 1:30 p.m. in Conroe

To purchase school-day tickets, please contact Cyndie Phillips at Cyndie@cythouston.org.

Yours Truly,

Cyndie Phillips
PR Group Sales
Christian Youth Theater Houston
www.cythouston.org

CYT Scholarship for 5-7 year-olds

Christian Youth Theater Houston has three full scholarships available for Extraordinary Education students. These scholarships are for theatrically inclined 5, 6, or 7 year-olds for the “Our Gang'” performing arts class current WinterSession 2012/13. This class is valued at $185 and is being taught Mondays 4:45-6:35pm at First Christian Church, 3500 Loop 336, Conroe TX 77304.

Conditions of the scholarship:

• Immediate enrollment at www.cythouston.org as students must be available to start class this Monday, Dec 10.
• No absences (except for fever/illness)
• Mandatory attendance at Showcase on Monday, Feb 4

Class schedule:

• Mon Dec 10
• Mon Dec 17
• **2 week Christmas break
• Mon Jan 7
• Mon Jan 14
• **break Mon Jan 21
• Mon Jan 28
• Mon Feb 4 (class and showcase) 4:45-9pm

Contact Ann Seberino at 619-664-6369 as we want these scholarships used. Thank you and we at CYT look forward to working with you and your students!
Sincerely,
Ann Seberino
Area Coordinator
CYT Houston Conroe/Montgomery

HBU Academy - Spring 2013 Registration

HBU Academy North Houston Satellite
Dual Credit Classes for Homeschoolers
SPRING 2013 REGISTRATION
Register NOW!

Houston Baptist University is proud to announce The Academy, a brand new, dual-enrollment program designed specifically for homeschoolers!

The Academy at Houston Baptist University exists to extend the challenge and rewards of university style classes to Houston area home school students, providing them with the opportunity to earn transferable college credit along the way. Each class is designed to immerse the student in an essential era or theme in western history, literature, philosophy and culture through reading of the original texts that shaped the world.

Houston Baptist University will be offering two classes at Extraordinary Education on Tuesdays and Thursdays this Spring. Both classes can earn the student 3 units of transferable college credit. An additional theater/literature will be offered on Thursday evenings if there is sufficient interest.
Courses to be offered include:
Western Civilization 2320 - Politics, Science and the Development of the Modern Mind (Tues/Thurs 1:15-3:15pm)
English 2320 - Warriors Heroes and Sagas (Tues/Thurs 3:30-5:30pm)
Both classes are in the style of the HBU Honors College, meaning they're discussion based, and founded on the Great Books.

Class sizes will be limited to facilitate class discussions. Families are encouraged to register soon to reserve their child's spot. ONLINE Registration is quick and easy through the EE website. See the links below for details.
HBU Academy North Houston Satellite Information
Spring 2013 Course Offerings
Registration Information

At The Academy, they don't believe in busy work, lecturing, or that tests are the most important part of education. Their classes are Christian, classical, Socratic, and centered on engaging students in the great conversation as it has existed throughout history, and as it continues today.

EE Christmas Party

Friday, December 14
2:00-5:00pm

Come join us for a jolly afternoon enjoying Christmas snacks, making Christmas crafts and having fun with friends. We’ll have different areas set up with special activities for all ages.

Students have been helping plan our party as a service-learning project, but we need plenty of adults to help with the details and supervision. Responsible teens ages 14-up are also welcome to volunteer. We’ll also need snacks, so plan to bring something yummy!

We need all attendees to RSVP in order to plan for sufficient craft supplies. We also need all volunteers to sign-up so we can make plans to include you.

Please RSVP and sign-up to Volunteer via PT Avenue.
Go to https://www.ptavenue.com/login.asp OR http://www.extraed.net/pt_avenue_login
Use the organization code "extraed" in the left-hand section.
NOTE: It is not necessary to create a PT Avenue account in order to sign-up.

• To RSVP, click the Calendar icon at the top of the screen.
• Then click on the RSVP link shown on December 14th.
• To volunteer, click on the Volunteer icon at the top of the screen.
• Then select Show Volunteer Needs and fill in your name and contact information.

Volunteers should plan to help for the entire party. Specific jobs will be assigned by the Party Coordinator.