These guys did a great job helping me clean up the back yard last week! I asked if anyone would be willing to help and they all said yes! I told them all thank you, but I would greatly appreciate if y'all did too!
Back row, left to right is Feda, Trevor, John, Brandon, and Chandler
~Have a blessed day~
Linda Tindall
Join us a week from today, March 5th at 7pm, for an evening of encouragement, fellowship, and the opening of Fall Registration. Don't forget to RSVP below.
The Academy at Houston Baptist University invites you to join us for our Spring Family Night
March 5th, at 7pm, in The Hinton Center at HBU.
Whether you're a current Academy family or a potential one, come hear from the Director of The Academy, Cate MacDonald, HBU Provost, Dr. John Mark Reynolds, and Peter Gross, Executive Director of Wheatstone Ministries, as they share their vision for what high school education can, and should, be.
All family members are welcome, and current and potential students are especially encouraged to come.
The Academy Family Night will be your first opportunity to hear about our Fall class offerings, pre-register for Academy Summer and Fall classes, and register for the Wheatstone Ministries Summer Conference, coming this July to HBU.
We hope to see you there!
Let us know you're coming: RSVP
*Important Note: Registration for the Fall semester begins April 10, 2013 and closes for Dual Credit students on June 15, 2013.
Please join us to learn more about opportunities available through Dual Credit for high school juniors and seniors to begin earning college credit. Lone Star College-Tomball administrators, faculty, and advisors will be available to help you understand what Dual Credit is all about and how to get started. This is your chance to visit with other homeschool families, gain a glimpse of college life at Lone Star College-Tomball, and begin the Dual Credit enrollment process! Even if you have been part of the Dual Credit program previously, you are encouraged to attend and learn about important updates and procedures.
Please follow the link below to RSVP for the March 22nd Open Door Visit designed especially for you!
RSVP at: lsctomballdc.eventbrite.com
Who: Prospective and Current Homeschool Dual Credit Students and Families
What: Become familiar with the policies and procedures related to the LSCS Dual Credit program and learn about college life at LSC-Tomball
When: Friday, March 22nd 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Check-In: Begins at 8:30 a.m.
Optional Extras: Campus tour; LSC Application assistance; Placement testing sign-up
Save the Date: Dual Credit Homeschool Registration Days - April 26 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) or June 4 (4 p.m.-7 p.m.)! Invitation to follow.
Students will have the opportunity on one of these days to visit with a LSC-Tomball advisor, visit with other Dual Credit Homeschool students, and register for Fall semester classes.
Bring your Friends! Feel free to share this invite with friends or family who might be interested!
Don’t Forget! RSVP for your Dual Credit Homeschool visit: lsctomballdc.eventbrite.com
Questions? Contact ROaDI@lonestar.edu or 281-357-3782
We appreciate your interest in making Lone Star College-Tomball the foundation of your college journey and look forward to seeing you March 22nd!
C.H.S.M. Information Night
The C.H.S.M staff is looking forward to meeting new families and sharing plans for the 2013-2014 basketball season at their next Information Night.
When: March 12, 2013 @ 6:30 pm
Where: Windwood Presbyterian Church
10555 Spring Cypress, Houston, TX 77070
We will be sharing important information about the basketball philosophy, games, practices and vision of C.H.S.M. If you are interested in more information about C.H.S.M. please visit our website at chsmhouston.com and fill out the Contact Form.
There is a location map for Windwood Church on our website.
Saturday, April 20, 2013, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in La Porte, just east of Houston.
The San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment is a full day of music, entertainment, food, games and fun set amidst living history. The Battle Reenactment,the most popular event of the day, dramatizes the decisive battle where General Sam Houston led his Texian soldiers to victory over the Mexican Army.
This year celebrates the 177th anniversary of Texas independence!
the top for a panoramic view of the festivities, explore the special
exhibit, watch a Texas history movie and tour the hundreds of museum pieces on display. There are modest admission fees for the elevator ride, movie and special exhibit inside the monument.
The day is always a celebration and attracts around 20,000-30,000 visitors to the site. Through corporate sponsorships, the San Jacinto Museum of History Association is able to maintain this as a public admission-free event.
There is also a curriculum guide available so you can incorporate your visit with your studies.
http://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/About_Us/News_and_Events/Curriculum_Guide_Release/
For more information, the public may call 281/479-2421 or visit
www.sanjacinto-museum.org and Facebook.
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/san-jacinto-battleground
Our favorite cooking teacher, Mrs. DeLisle, will be offering some special classes during Spring Break. These classes will be offered at her business, Sweet Magnolias Bakery, which is just up the road from EE.
Cupcake Decorating Workshop - Wilton Icing Fun
Download Cupcake Workshop Flyer
All materials will be provided. Participants will also receive their own Wilton Icing Fun Sampler Kit, which contains 3 tips, a coupler, a decorating bag, and a Wilton Icing Fun Patch.
No minimum age requirement, but it is recommended that children have the maturity for a 90-minute class and sufficient hand strength to squeeze decorating bags.
Fee: $16 per personFood items and food coloring dyes are used; please dress accordingly.
Psyanky Classes - Art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs
Download Psyanky Workshop Flyer
Adults and children ages 10 and older.
Children ages 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials will be provided. Participants have the option of purchasing a basic kit that contains a kistka, beeswax, and a set of 6 dyes.
Fee: $12 per person
Kit (Optional): $12
Class Size: 6 to 12
Payment: Cash, check or credit card.
Hot wax and permanent dyes are used; please dress accordingly.
Schedule of Classes
I've alternated one egg and cupcake class for each week.
Cupcake Decorating Classes
Psyanky Decorating Classes
Location:
Sweet Magnolias Bakery
Village at Spring Creek
25435 FM-2978 Suite 115
Tomball, TX 77375
Information about these classes was sent to us by one of our teachers, Mrs. Phillips. She says, “This is a really wonderful art form taught by a local veteran homeschooling mom. She includes the European history involved while teaching the students how to create their masterpiece. We have taken her workshop several times and thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Eggs by Marilyn will be offering workshops during the month of March to teach the art of pysanky: decorating eggs using a wax-resist dye technique. To see samples and to learn more about pysanky, please visit her website, www.eggsbymarilyn.com.
Workshops Offered
Basic I, for ages 8 and older. This will be an introduction to pysanky. Each student will complete two chicken eggs. Children 10 and younger will need an adult to stay and help them. The class lasts about 2 ½ hours and costs $20. This is for those who have not taken a class with me before, and for children under 12, even if they have taken a class.
Basic II, for ages 12 and older. This will be an introduction to pysanky and will use more difficult designs than the class with younger children. It also lasts about 2 ½ hours and costs $20. Each student will complete two chicken eggs.
Intermediate, for ages 12 and older. This class is for those who have taken at least one previous pysanky class. Each student will complete one chicken egg and one goose egg. The class will last about 3 hours, and costs $25.
Specialty, for ages 12 and older. This class will teach acid-etching brown chicken eggs. (You can see samples on my website.) Students will complete 2 – 4 eggs. The class will last about 3 hours and costs $25.
Advanced, for ages 12 and older. This class is for those who have taken previous pysanky classes and are ready for advanced techniques. We will use electric kistky to complete one chicken egg and one goose egg. The class will last about 4 hours, and costs $40. Advanced classes will be kept small.
Tentative schedule:
Basic I Each class will require a minimum of 3 students to held. For Basic I, there is a maximum of 6 students. Basic II, Intermediate, and Speciality have a maximum of 10 students, and the Advanced class has a maximum of 4 students.
http://www.birthplaceoftexas.com/
Texans Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
http://www.birthplaceoftexas.com/Events.htm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site will mark the 177th anniversary of Texas’ Declaration of Independence with a 2 day festival featuring music, historic demonstrations and reenactments.
Every year Washington-on-the-Brazos is the site for a giant party celebrating Texas birthday, bringing thousands of visitors out to join in the recognition of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Festivities, sponsored by the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park Association, include traditional crafts and music demonstrations, living history presentations, firing demonstrations, historical encampments, and commemorative programs.
Picasso Black and White
Tuesday, March 19
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Available only to homeschool families with children ages 4+
http://www.mfah.org/exhibitions/picasso-black-and-white/
More Homeschool Programs at the Museum
http://www.mfah.org/learn/homeschool-programs/
MFAH Teen Event
How to Look at Contemporary Art
March 12, 2–3 p.m. OR March 23, 2–3 p.m.
Meet MFAH Staff in the Audrey Jones Beck Building Lobby
http://www.mfah.org/learn/how-look-art-workshops/
For any teen whose response to a work of contemporary art has been "I don't get it" or "Why is this art?" we're offering something new. This program is an informal discussion for teens who want to learn some basic tools for engaging, interpreting, and experiencing contemporary and modern artworks. "How to Look at Contemporary Art" will teach teens about strategies and tactics for looking at contemporary art as well as about its art historical context.
MFAH Teen Membership
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, welcomes teens of all ages and backgrounds to a complimentary teen membership! Learn about works of art, digital media, and even yourself within a group of your peers. Explore creativity and self-expression in the fun, community atmosphere of the MFAH. Teen membership is free to any teen age 13–19, but registration is required. Fill out a form at the membership desk.
HANG@MFAH
HANG@MFAH is a group of motivated area teens who are interested in the visual arts and digital media. Guided by a local mentor artist, HANG@MFAH experiments with new digital tools to develop and organize innovative programming at the museum. Teens also have the opportunity to learn about careers in the arts while connecting to their peers, museum staff, and local arts community. Interested teens should e-mail resource@mfah.org for more information.
MFAH Teen Survey
In an effort to more fully understand pre-teens and teens at the museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is conducting a research study with select pre-teens and teens. Your input can help us discover how teens use technology at the museum as well as attitudes on informal learning in the museum. Your participation will help us create the best experience for you and your peers. This survey will only take a few moments of your time.
Simply click here to complete the survey.
http://fluidsurveys.com/s/MFAH-teen-attitudes-survey/
54th Anniversary Science Engineering Fair of Houston
http://www.sefhouston.org/
George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall-A3
March 1, 2013
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Open Viewing Session – Note: This is the only time during the event that the hall is open to the public to view entries.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Physics and Engineering Festival
Affiliate Festival to the USA Science & Engineering Festival
April 5-6, 2013
Located in the Mitchell Physics Buildings
The Department of Physics & Astronomy and the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University invite the public to an entertaining and informative event. People of all ages will find funny, puzzling, and fascinating hands-on experiments. Everyone is invited to participate.
See website for schedule:
http://physicsfestival.tamu.edu
We invite you to come experience a tale of love, faith, courage, and sacrifice.
Homeschool Day - April 3, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m.
School Days - April 4 & 5, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m.
Evening Performance on April 5, 2013 @ 6:30 p.m.
For more details and to purchase tickets, go to www.hbu.edu/childshow
Tomball Regional Science Fair
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Tomball College
Beckendorf Conference Center
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, Texas
Registration Deadlines:
Regular Registration : Receive by Friday, March 1st, 2013
Late Registration: Receive by March 8th, 2013 http://www.texasregionalsciencefair.com/
2013 is our 17th year and we are excited about YOU being one of our
Exhibitors!! This regional level fair is open to home school students from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Everyone is invited to come during our Public Viewing time to see projects & talk to the Exhibitors! Public Viewing time can be updated due to the number of exhibitors, SO CHECK BEFORE COMING!
Got questions? Contact the organizer:
texasregionalsciencefair@yahoo.com
Pro-Life? Heading to college soon? Need money for college? We’ve got the perfect solution for you!
Pro-Life college leaders can earn up to $8000 throughout their undergraduate collegiate career while promoting a Culture of Life on campus.
Montgomery County Right to Life is seeking applicants who will be attending the Montgomery County campuses of Lone Star College ( Conroe and The Woodlands) to apply for the Dr. Joseph Graham Fellowship for College Pro-life Leaders. MCRTL would like to underwrite two scholarships. Lone Star is an integral part of our community and greatly impacts the academic, moral and social growth of our area students. Through the Dr. Joseph Graham scholars we will be able to help form a stronger pro-life foundation for our youth and society. Please encourage college-age students you know to apply!
To be eligible to apply, students need to have at least 3 years of undergraduate course work remaining to complete in the fall of 2013.
For more information and a complete list of requirements please visit the Texas Right to Life website at the link below or contact Teresa at 281-900-8209.
http://www.texasrighttolife.com/students/480/quotGeneration-Nowquot-Scholarship-Program or contact Teresa at 281-900-8209.
The 2013 application is due March 25, 2013.
Details about upcoming history events at George Ranch
The George Ranch Historical Park presents "Home [School] on the Ranch," a day program specifically designed for homeschoolers. You'll travel back in time through four different sites - the 1830s Jones Stock Farm, the 1860s Ryon Prairie Home, the 1890s Davis Victorian Mansion and the 1930s George Ranch Home - and focus on what home life was like in each of those time periods. Since public schools weren't widespread in the early days, the Jones and Ryon families were some of the first homeschoolers in the area! Bring the whole family for a day of fun and learning. And don't forget to wear your pioneer dresses and cowboy hats!
For more information, call (281) 343-0218 x.220 or email our Education Sales Coordinator for more information.
http://www.georgeranch.org/education/homeschool/
On Texas Independence Day, come learn about Texans who certainly made an impression. Visit each historical time period and learn about the people who helped make this state great!
For more information, call (281) 343-0218 or e-mail info@georgeranch.org.
http://www.fortbendmuseum.org/annual-events/Tales%20of%20Texas/
Pave your own trail this Spring Break at the George Ranch Historical Park. Want to try your hand at pioneer life? Get a taste of an old-fashioned cattle drive? Experience these programs and more at our “Trails Through Time” Spring Break Celebration. A historic lunch will be offered every day from 12:30-2pm and is a wonderful way to round-out your visit.
For details and to see the daily event schedule see our Spring Break Flyer.
For more information, call (281) 343-0218 or e-mail info@georgeranch.org.
Our next Info Meeting will be held NEXT MONDAY, February 25, from 1:00-2:00pm.
New Family Information Sessions are offered twice a month to help families who may be considering enrolling in EE for the current semester or for the fall. Meetings are normally offered on the 1st Monday from 1:00-2:00 and the 3rd Tuesday from 4:00-5:00. (We will be on Spring Break the first Monday of March, so the “first Monday” meeting will take place on February 25th instead.)
Prospective families are invited to attend an informational meeting hosted by the Director prior to enrollment. Attendance is required for all families who are new to our program who plan to enroll in the CORE Program/EXCEED Academy or HBU Academy Satellite classes. Attendance is encouraged but not required for families enrolling in 'a la carte' core or enrichment classes.
Please RSVP on our website at the link below: http://www.extraed.net/new_family_information_meeting
Interested in Texas History? George Ranch has a great event coming up on February 28th, 2013. Tales of Texas is a celebration of Texas history with first hand encounters with historic figures!
Check out our website and come join us for a day of a day of facts and fun. We hope to see you there!
Susan Rezeppa
www.georgeranch.org
T3: Taters, Talent, and Treats (EE's Spring fundraiser) is rapidly approaching! T3 takes place Friday, April 5th.
Thirty eight students tried out and were placed in the Talent Show, so if your student tried out, please check your email Inbox for details about "You Can't Stop the Beat" (the talent show).
Also, we are in need of sponsors and donors for the fundraiser! If you (or a friend, neighbor, or family member) own a business that you/they would like to promote or if you/they are willing to donate a themed basket, prizes, or funds please contact Renee Campbell or Linda Tindall to do so. No donation is too small, so please let us know if you can help EE out this year. I've pasted a copy of the details concerning sponsors and donations below for those who are interested -- and thank you in advance for your support!
Renee Campbell
T3 Coordinator
To Whom It May Concern:
The Extraordinary Education Center is a Christian, university-styled, 501c3 non-profit educational center committed to partnering with parents to provide a rigorous academic curricula coupled with an outstanding extracurricular program that together are designed to develop children into responsible, moral, culture changing leaders for the next generation. We are in tremendous need for sponsors and donations for our first annual fundraiser and are hoping that you will help us out in exchange for much goodwill, a tax donation letter, and some advertising of your business to our community! All donors ($100.00 and under) will be listed in our newsletter and recognized in written form at the fundraiser. All sponsors ($101.00 and over in donations) will be listed in our newsletter, recognized in written form at the fundraiser, printed in our Talent Show program, and listed in all of the local newspapers who accept our article submissions.
This year’s fundraiser, “T3: Talent, Taters, and Treats”, will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013. The funds raised will help us in areas as diverse as educational programming, building improvements, and scholarships for families in need. “T3” will provide opportunities for students to perform in public; fellowship between our students, their families, and the community; and fun for all who attend! Some of the highlights of this event will be:
Please consider helping our school in any way that you are able. No donation is too small! We are appreciative for any support that you may be able to give us and will be happy to provide a tax donation letter for all donations of $10.00 value or more upon request. If applicable, please make checks out to: Extraordinary Education Center.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of supporting our students and our organization. We hope that you and your family will be a part of our “T3: Talent, Taters, and Treats” evening this year!
With grateful hearts,
Extraordinary Education Center’s families, teachers, administrators, and students
Please join us for the second Woodlands Homeschoolers BEST Robotics event of 2013 on Saturday, March 16th.
From 9:00 am until 11:30 am in the Pond Lily Room and the Barn at Extraordinary Education (EE), Mr. Bill Lane will lead another fun and challenging workshop for youth on robot design. More specific workshop information will be provided in a subsequent email.
Youth Officer Elections
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at his email address or call met 936-647-3070. Thank you.
Peter Han
Adviser, The Woodlands Homeschoolers BEST Robotics Team
Prospective families are invited to attend an informational meeting hosted by the Director prior to enrollment. Attendance is required for all families who are new to our program who plan to enroll in the CORE Program/EXCEED Academy or HBU Academy Satellite classes. Attendance is encouraged but not required for families enrolling in 'a la carte' core or enrichment classes.
RSVP is required. Please RSVP on our website at the link below: http://www.extraed.net/new_family_information_meeting
Simply click on the date you would like to attend and complete the sign-up form. If the online system is not allowing you to RSVP, please email us at extraed@att.net or call to let us know you would like to attend. 281-652-5918. If no answer, please leave a message.
This camp is no cost if you are accepted, and it is for high school girls only. The camp is held on the campus of UT in Austin.
First Bytes is an exciting step toward a fascinating college major and a challenging, lucrative, in-demand career. Computer science touches everything in today’s digital world. From cell phones, MP3 players and animation technologies, to medical devices, robotics and business applications, computer science is driving today’s technology.
The camp is fun, stimulating and action-packed. The experience includes:
The camp will be held June 16-22, 2013.
Complete your online application and submit your transcript and
recommendation letter between January 29 and March 22 View criteria at www.cs.utexas.edu/outreach/first-bytes.
Sixty selected students will be notified of admittance by April 17.
Apply if you are currently a female Texas high school sophomore or junior who shows academic achievement and
initiative, possesses problem-solving and creative skills, wants to know how things work, and enjoys logic, math or
computers! No computer programming experience is required – just a bright and curious mind.
All costs for the camp, except travel to and from campus, are covered.
This includes meals, lodging, activities and field trips.
A $100 refundable registration deposit is required only upon admittance to the camp.
See www.cs.utexas.edu/outreach/first-bytes for full details on the program, application, finances, and time lines.
To contact the First Bytes Coordinator, email firstbytes@cs.utexas.edu or call 512-471-9703.
Mary Esther Middleton
First Bytes Coordinator
mem@cs.utexas.edu
The Conroe Diving Club will be holding an "Open House" Tuesday February 26 from 11-12 at the Aquatic Center located at the Conroe Rec Center. They offer homeschool diving classes.
Passing on info about a local homeschool athletics program.
SATCH Homeschool Volleyball's Off-season Training is adding new players each week!! Come Join Us!! It's not too late!! Classes run from January to May, 2013.
New Players may try one class for FREE!!
See website links below for details!!
Who:
SATCH Homeschool Volleyball Program
*Sports Association of Texas for Christian Homeschoolers*
What:
2013 Off-season Volleyball Training Classes
*open to new or veteran players*
When:
9th to 12th grades - Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m.
6th to 8th grades - Mondays and/or Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m.
1st to 5th grades - Wednesdays, 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Conroe Rec Center, 1203 Callahan, Conroe
Why:
Because Volleyball is Fun!!!! :)
Registration:
Online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/H3Z65KZ
Try-outs for Teams for the Fall 2013 Season:
May 1, 2, 8, 9, 2013
Please contact me if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you soon!!
Becca Sheaff, SATCH Vball Coordinator
E-mail - satchvolleyball@yahoo.com
SATCH Volleyball website - www.satchvolleyball.com
SATCH Athletics website: http://www.satchsports.webs.com/
Eta Sigma Alpha
National Home School
Honor Society
Induction Meeting
February 26, 2013
6:00-8:00pm
La Madeleine /Market Street
All new & current members and their families are invited to join us as we introduce our newest members and officially welcome them to the Honor Society. Families who may be interested in joining our Chapter are also invited to attend.
If you are interested in joining a chapter in the future, you should plan to take the Stanford or Iowa Achievement Test, ACT, or SAT to be eligible to join the honor society next year. Eighth graders’ scores on the Stanford will work for high school membership. Please contact the chapter sponsor with questions.
NATIONAL HOME SCHOOL HONOR SOCIETY
PHI IOTA CHAPTER of ETA SIGMA ALPHA
Huntsville/Conroe, Texas
Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society’s PHI IOTA CHAPTER welcomes home school students from the 9th-12th grades.
VALUES: Leadership, Community Service, Networking, Scholarship
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
Only those students who meet the HSLDA definition of a home schooler are eligible for ESA membership. This rule states that a student must complete 50% of his/her studies at home under the direct supervision of the parent.
CHAPTER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
COMMITMENTS OF PIC MEMBERS:
For more information on attending our next meeting or for more information on joining, please contact:
Melanie Springer/Chapter Co-Sponsor
melanie@trinitypines.org
936-662-3590
This summer, The Academy is offering our first ever day camp. And this isn't your average day camp. This is a philosophical theology day camp. Awesome, right?
Christians today have acquired a bad reputation, intellectually. But we Christians, above all others, have a tradition of truth-seeking, strong minded, women and men earning their place at the cultural table. In order to inherit that legacy, we need to participate in it. In this intensive week-long class, you will get the opportunity to do just that. Beginning with St. Paul in Athens in Acts 17 and continuing until modern writers, we will cover the major reasons for and philosophic foundations of Christian thought.
God and Reason runs from Monday through Saturday, 9am-4pm, with special events on Wednesday and Friday night. Tuition is $300 for the week. This camp is open to all who are interested in the subject, and highly recommended for students starting Great Books III in the Fall.
We are offering the same camp during three different weeks this Summer:
Please complete the Pre-registration Form to reserve your spot!
Space is limited, so submit your pre-registration soon.
Cate MacDonald
Director of The Academy
Houston Baptist University
281-649-3661
cmacdonald@hbu.edu
The Academy at HBU on Facebook
Whether you're a current Academy family or a potential one, come hear from the Director of The Academy, Cate MacDonald, HBU Provost, Dr. John Mark Reynolds, and Peter Gross, Executive Director of Wheatstone Ministries, as they share their vision for what high school education can, and should, be.
All family members are welcome, and current and potential students are especially encouraged to come.
The Academy Family Night will be your first opportunity to hear about our Fall class offerings, pre-register for Academy Summer and Fall classes, and register for the Wheatstone Ministries Conference, coming to HBU this summer.
The Academy at Houston Baptist University is a distinguished dual-enrollment, academic curriculum for homeschoolers, offered this Fall at HBU and at Extraordinary Education Center in Magnolia, TX.
Let us know you're coming: RSVP
Cate MacDonald
Director of The Academy
Houston Baptist University
281-649-3661
cmacdonald@hbu.edu
The Academy at HBU on Facebook
Date: Friday, February 15, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Extraordinary Education Lunch Room Area
We will be having a school Valentines Day Party. There will be games, food and fun! Come join us and have a wonderful time.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ACA82DA64-valentines
Thank you in advance for your donations. If you have any questions please feel free to email the coordinators.
Hope to see you all there!
Linda Crank epcwork@hotmail.com
Tammy Trapp tammy.trapp@gmail.com
Party Coordinators
Extraordinary Education will again be hosting standardized testing for those families who choose to test. Stanford Testing at EE is open to all area homeschoolers. See below for costs and co-op expectations.
STANFORD Achievement Test (SAT)
MAY 14, 15 & 16 (TUES, WED, THUR)
Daily test period: 9:00 am-noon
(Exact times will vary by day & grade level.)
Please take some time to look over information about the test before registering. Basic testing information can be found on the BJU Press website: http://www.bjupress.com/testing/stanford.php
The Stanford Test will be ordered by families individually and administered as a group at the EE campus. The test results will be delivered directly to each family privately. Stacy Shelton is coordinating Stanford testing at EE this year.
Please register for the Stanford Test at the link below:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5492123088
NOTE: Tests will be ordered by parents in April. This portion of registration is for space and personnel planning only.
COSTS
A separate email will be sent out to registered families with further information about the Stanford Test procedures and how to order the test for your child/children.
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 31.
Tests will be ordered in April.
(Please do not order any tests until you receive instructions!)
It is important to point out that standardized testing is NOT required in Texas. We offer testing to families as a way to help parents assess their child's progress and assist them in making curriculum and course choices.
It is also important to note that the "SAT" test we will be administering is NOT the same "SAT" test that students take for college entrance. That test is administered by the College Board, and it is only for high school students who are preparing for college entrance.
Please contact Extraordinary Education by email with any questions you may have about SAT testing. (extraed@att.net)
-- Elise Eaton
Director, Extraordinary Education
www.extraed.net
Here is another homeschool “prom” event. It is open to all homeschoolers ages 16-up. This one is in the Cypress area.
The HCYA Gala Dinner and Dance is fast approaching on Thursday, April11th. The event is open to all homeschoolers age 16 and older. After March 10th, sales are open to any high schoolHCYA GALA DINNER & DANCE
Date: April 11, 2013
Time: 7:00 – 11:00p.m.
Place: Northwest Forest Conference Center, Settlement House.
12715 Telge Road, Cypress, TX
For maps, please Mapquest the address. Please plan to arrive BEFORE 7:00p.m. There will be some nice settings for photographs before dinner.
Dinner will be served at 7:15 p.m. Dancing and door prizes will follow dinner. The Gala is over at 11:00 p.m. For security purposes, no one will be allowed to leave early.
TICKETS
Ticket cost: $67 per person until March 22nd when the price goes up to $77
Each 2013 HCYA graduate may purchase up to 4 tickets, until March 11th.
March 11th ticket sales will be open to others outside HCYA graduates.
March 22nd ticket price goes up to $77
April 5th is the last day to purchase tickets (I must have all money
that day). All money for tickets must be received for the ticket to be considered purchased.
I will accept ticket purchases early for those not graduating in 2013 with HCYA, but I will not mail the tickets until after the March 10th 2013 graduate deadline, and your check will not be cashed until after March 10th as well.
EMAIL any questions regarding Gala to: gala@hcya.org
HCYA GALA GUIDELINES
The Graduation Committee asks that each prospective participant read and seriously consider the following questions and guidelines when choosing whether to attend the GALA and in deciding whether to wear either Semi-Formal or Formal Dress. Please be sure to give these guidelines to your guests.
1.) Will my choice of attire add to or detract from my witness and
testimony as a Christian?
2.) Will my choice of attire honor GOD in all respects?
3.) Will my participation in the Gala create a memory for others and myself that I am willing to live with and positively reflect upon for the rest of my life?
There can be considerable difficulty in obtaining stylish and, yet,
modest attire in today’s world. This is especially true for young ladies’ formal dresses. The “fashion” styles of the world for both young men and young ladies have seriously departed from the traditional customs of semi-formal and formal style of the past when they generally reflected Christian values. Therefore the Graduation Committee offers the following:
GUIDELINES FOR SEMI-FORMAL or FORMAL ATTIRE
GENTLEMEN
Semi-formal means the wearing of a suit or sport coat and slacks with a dress shirt, tie, socks and dress shoes.
Formal means the wearing of a tuxedo with all standard accessories included.
LADIES
Dresses can be semi-formal or formal.
Dresses should not have cutouts, see-through panels, be backless,
or have a bare midriff. All dresses must have straps and not have
slits higher than two inches above the top of the knee. One should be able to sit down in the dress in a very modest manner, so no dress length should be shorter than two inches above the top of the knee. (Please, no mid-thigh length dresses….remember - modesty).
These guidelines are applicable to graduates and all other guests
attending the GALA. If you invite guests, be sure to pass on this information to everyone you invite.
We have, in the past, had girls in very unacceptable, seductive
dresses, and guys dressed for a casual night out. We hope these guidelines help you to plan your dress appropriately for this event. Our desire is to host a fun and memorable event for all who attend.
ADDITIONAL INFO
We also have a Facebook page that you can let your friends know about as well. On Facebook you can find the gala information under the name "HCYA Annual Gala Dinner and Dance."
We would appreciate it if you could "like" the event and help get the word out to others through the social media.
Please remember that any guests brought, they do not have to be
homeschoolers, but must agree to adhere to our guidelines as attached and the following:
1. You cannot leave before eleven.
2. The deadline for purchase of tickets is firm.
3. Your guests may be non-homeschoolers.
4. This is a well-chaperoned event.
5. Any music you wish to bring to dance to MUST have the printed
lyrics and be approved by the DJ who has a extensive collection. He will ask you what type of dancing you would like before the dance begins- please answer, so that he knows what you want.
6. A professional photographer will be available for photos at a cost.
I will do my best to include the flier with any purchased tickets.
Lone Star College has a service to high school young ladies that have a true financial need to assist them in obtaining prom dresses and accessories. If you have a true financial need, or you would like to donate lightly used prom / semi-prom dresses or accessories, please see this attached link for the information. http://www.lonestar.edu/library/15129.htm
We hope to see you April 11th. Communications should come to me through gala@hcya.org.
Jeannie Tate
For the entire HCYA Graduation Committee
You do not have to be on a team to participate in this track and field event for homeschooled students ages 10-18. Just follow the instructions for UNATTACHED ATHLETES to register.
THE 5th ANNUAL TEXAS STATE HOMESCHOOL TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Registration is open starting February 1, 2013. Additional information will be posted to at the link below as it becomes available.
The group mentioned in this message is not connected with Extraordinary Education, but their programs may be very helpful to our new homeschooling families.
New Bee Homeschooler was founded out of a desire to mentor new homeschool parents. We remember the struggles, worries and questions we had when we first started homeschooling many years ago. We felt the need to share our journey with new homeschoolers and thus New Bee Homeschooler was formed.
Feb. Topic: " From Dr. Seuss to 7th Grade "
How do I educate my toddlers and preschoolers and still keep my sanity? When, how and what do I teach my child in each grade? What does multi-level teaching mean? After this workshop, you will walk away with a plan for teaching Pre-K to 7th grade.
Physical Locations:
South Houston
Group meets Saturday morning, February 16, 2013 at HEP Book Store, 11665 Fuqua, STE A-100 Houston, Texas 77304, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No kids but nursing babies and dads welcomed. Your first workshop with us is free. Please be on time because we start on time. RSVP newbeehomeschooler@ yahoo. com so we can set out an extra chair or two for you.
The Woodlands
Group meets Monday night, February 18, 2013 at the South County Community Center Room 109, 2235 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. No kids but nursing babies and dads welcomed. Your first workshop with us is free. Please be on time because we start on time. RSVP newbeehomeschooler@ yahoo. com so we can set out an extra chair or two for you.
You can read about joining our program here.
http://www.newbeehomeschooler.com/membership-options
Your 1st meeting to a physical location is FREE.
You don't live near a physical location? Read on.
Web Workshops
IF you do not live near any locations or cannot physically get to a location, you can still "attend" our program through viewing it on your computer on Monday February 18. All you need is a high speed internet connection. Email us at newbeehomeschooler @ yahoo.com to RSVP for the link.
Your 1st web workshop is FREE and it is "Here We Go".
http://www.newbeehomeschooler.com/apps/videos/
::- Kelley Williams -::
-:-Tina Robertson-:-
New Bee Homeschooler?
http://www.newbeehomeschooler.com/
The EE Valentines Party will take place on Friday, February 15th from 10:00-noon.
More details will be coming soon!
Students will also be creating “mail bags” to put on their lockers or in the Library in order to give and receive Valentine cards and treats.
If you are sending Valentines, please send enough cards for all of your child’s classmates. You do not need to send cards for every child at EE, nor is it required to send cards at all. For those students who do bring cards, we ask that they include all of the students in their classes and not single anyone out to not receive cards. Some students get hurt feelings when they only receive a few cards, and that is not what we want to promote.
When sending Valentines, it is requested to simply sign the name of the sender on the card itself. Do not sign the “to” section of the card. This will make it much simpler to pass out cards. It will also avoid any potential embarrassment due to leaving someone out.
The Woodlands Township presents some excellent educational workshops at no cost. Learn about snakes you might see on the EE property – or in your own backyard.
Walk in the Woods Nature Lecture Series
Identifying Backyard Snakes
Presented by Herpetologist, Mike Howlett
Thursday, February 7, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.
Nancy Bock Auditorium
McCullough Junior High, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr.
Venomous snake or harmless species? You need to know!
Learn quick tips to distinguish venomous snakes from harmless ones. Mr. Howlett dispels the myths and reveals the vital role that snakes play in the ecosystem. Featuring live contained specimens, this free, family-friendly program will interest your whole family!
For more information, please visit the Walk in the Woods page on The Woodlands Township website or call 281-210-3800.
The Rock Teen Entertainment would like to invite you to their Neon Party on February 22, 6pm – 11pm. Wear your neon!! We’re going all out with the black lights and were gonna make you SHINE!
The Rock events take place at the Oklahoma Community Center which is only two blocks from Extraordinary Education – just at the other end of Carraway Lane! Additional information can be found at www.TheRock4Teens.com or on their Facebook site TheRockTeenEntertainment.
The Rock an organization run by my a local homeschool family as a fun, safe environment for Christian teens to hang out, dance, play games, and just have fun. It is dedicated to providing a safe, fun environment for teens who want to hang out with like-minded kids and not be bombarded with the morally depraved atmosphere so common at popular teen hangouts.
Entrance fee is $7 with a $20 family maximum.
Kids 5 and under and Parents get in FREE!
If your teen would like to volunteer to work a 2 hour shift in lieu of entry fee, contact Jessie at missmarvelle@gmail.com. Positions are available for set-up, tear-down, cashier, and kitchen help. Volunteers also get fed!
If you have a daughter or son in the 8th to 12th grade who is interested in learning more about our team, please join us at this event.
Our team engages in six kinds of activities that interest a wide diversity of youth and parents. These activities are:
Making presentations to schools, organizations, businesses and tournament judges regarding our team and our team robot. 
Building Robotic Arms & Actuators (for youth)
9:00 am – 9:30 am: Start in the Pond Lilly room at EE for a show and tell of an arm and gripper (non-powered) built by Mr. Bill Lane, team mentor and founder.
9:30 am – 10:00 am: Move to the Barn at EE to set up for the hands on construction activities.
Mr. Bill Lane will lead participants in learning valuable skills for designing and constructing vital robot components. You won't want to miss this fun and valuable workshop.
Informational Meeting (for parents)
9:00 am – 12 noon: While the youth are participating in the workshop described above, parents will meet in the EE Library to learn about The Woodlands Homeschoolers team and our plans for the 2013 season.
Please let us know if you and your daughter or son will join us for the youth workshop and parents meeting on Feb 9th from 9 am - noon at EE by sending Peter Han, the team adviser, an email at: thewoodlandsvc8@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Peter Han
Homeschoolers are welcome to enter this local contest.
Various types of art as well as photography are accepted.
COMPETE, WIN, EXHIBIT: All area artists are invited to compete in the Conroe Art League's annual judged Spring Show, which takes place this year on Saturday, February 23 at the First Baptist Church, 600 North Main Street, Conroe. Winning artwork will be showcased in the Gallery at the Madeley Building, 127 Simonton Street, Conroe throughout the month of March.
As always, the competition is open to any area artist of any age, with entry divisions from elementary school to professional levels. The competition accepts a broad variety of two and three-dimensional art work. To save time on show day, pre-registration is recommended.
THE PRE-REGISTRATION DATE IS FEBRUARY 18. For registration and other relevant details, see the "Events" section of the league website at CONROEARTLEAGUE.COM. You can also stop by the Gallery at the Madeley Building, 127 Simonton Street, (Tuesday through Saturday between 10 am and 5 pm) to pick up details about the February 23 competitive show.
Congratulations to EE’s competitors (Peoples TKD Program): Ethan Bauder, Jack Alderson, Claire Alderson, Caden Alderson, Cruz Suarez, Grant ...
