Homeschool Family Expo–4/12/2014

The first annual Houston Homeschool Family Expo featuring a Student Commerce Fair, a Student Art Show, and Career Day will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2014. The event is open to all homeschool families in the Greater Houston area and is a great opportunity for your K – 12th grade child to participate in a fun and educational end-of-the-school-year project!

Extraordinary Education will have a booth at this event, so plan to come out and visit us!

EE students are also encouraged to sign-up for the Student Art Show, Student Commerce Fair and Career Day . The sign-up deadline is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th!

During the event, you’ll have a chance to:

• Meet other local homeschool families
• Explore the latest classes, coops, and support group offerings available in our community
• Shop the unique offerings at the Student Commerce Fair
• Browse original art pieces and meet with student artists at the Student Art Show
• Explore various career opportunities at the Career Day
• Enjoy an info-stuffed take-home bag
• Qualify to win fun door prizes
• Enjoy goodies from our concession stand

This enriching day is sponsored by WoodlandsMommy.com and is totally free to attendees. Register today for the most exciting new homeschool event for families this town has to offer.

Homeschool Family Expo
Saturday, April 12, 2014
10:00am - 5:00pm
Klein ISD Multipurpose Center
7500 FM 2920, Klein, TX 77389

http://www.homeschoolfamilyexpo.com/

Fall Preview Events

It seems that spring had barely sprung, but many families are already looking toward fall and planning their schedules. Our teachers and administrators have also been hard at work trying to come up with the very best class offerings possible for Fall 2014.

We have several Fall Preview events planned to help families get ready for the 2014-2015 school year. These events are designed to allow parents and students to meet the teachers, gather information about their classes and ask questions to help them determine the best classes for their needs.

A New Family Overview will also be presented during each event to help new families understand how our program works and to answer common questions.

Teachers will be set up with displays and information in the “large” portable from 6:30-8:30pm, and a New Family Overview will take place from 7:00-8:00pm in one of the portable rooms across the deck.

• TUESDAY, MARCH 25th
• TUESDAY, APRIL 8th
• THURSDAY, APRIL 24th
• WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th

Make your plans now to attend one of these informative events and be sure to bring a friend!

Conroe Area Semi-Formal Event

Please note that this event is not sponsored by EE or affiliated with EE in any way. Please contact the event sponsor with all questions and to register.

Conroe Area Homeschool Semi-Formal Event
April 26, 2014
Theme: Japanese Gardens
Contact: Billie Jo Craig
936-203-2866, billiejocr@yahoo.com

Who: Homeschooled High School Students (grades 9-12, OR 14 yrs old by day of dance) and their guest.

What: Semi-formal private party including dinner followed by dancing and music.  This event is not a “couples” event.  Join other homeschool high school students for a very special evening of fellowship and fun.

When: Saturday, April 26, 2013.  6:30-11 pm

Where: The Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road (Fm1484), Conroe, Texas 77303

Mandatory Dress Guidelines:  You must dress appropriately or you will not be permitted entry into this event.

• Guys: Either (1) dress slacks and/or a traditional coat and tie.  (2) Tux or (3) “cowboy” tux.
• Gals:  Modest, no shorter than 4 inches above top of  knee-cap - to floor-length dresses. (Modest means: No cleavage and No backless gowns.) Every dress shorter than the knee will be measured before entering.  Failure to comply with dress code, students will not be allowed in and money will not be returned.
• Parents/Chaperones:  Your choice of semi-formal/formal dress (please observe the same guidelines set forth above) or church attire.

Conduct:  
Keep your dress, dance, and attitude respectful.  Remember who you represent!  If your behavior is inappropriate, you will be asked to leave the event and you will not be allowed to re-enter.
Smoke-free and alcohol-free event!  
No Public Display of Affection!

Cost: (includes dinner)

• Early Bird by March 15: $50 per person including alumni.
• March 16 – April 13: $70 per person including Alumni.
• NO Registrations will be accepted after April 14.  
  No WALK INS!
• Adults parents wanting to eat 30.00.  
  Adults not eating are welcome to attend or drop in free of charge, however, we will have a limited number of extra chairs.

You do not need to be a member of any Support Group to Attend.

Please direct all questions to Billie Jo Craig
936-203-2866
billiejocr@yahoo.com

HCYA Gala Dinner and Dance

Please note that the event posted below is not sponsored by EE or affiliated with EE in any way. Please contact the event sponsor directly with any questions.

The HCYA Gala Dinner and Dance is fast approaching on Thursday, April 24th. The event is open to all high school homeschoolers and their invited guests.

2014 HCYA Graduates have the privilege to purchase until March 10th. After March 10th, sales are open to any high school homeschooler and their invited guests. HCYA will accept ticket purchases early for those not graduating in 2014 with HCYA, but we will not mail the tickets until after the March 10th 2014 graduate deadline, and your check will not be cashed until after March 10th as well. Please email the coordinator at gala@hcya.org for ticket prices and registration details.

Please do not feel that a "date" is needed to attend the gala. Groups of girls and groups of guys come every year with no dates, and they enjoy the dancing as well. We hope that you will enjoy the same event with your friends.

We also have a Facebook page that you can let your friends know about. On Facebook you can find the gala information under the name "HCYA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) 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 do not have to be homeschoolers, but they must agree to adhere to our guidelines. Please email the coordinator at gala@hcya.org for details.

We hope to see you April 24th!

Jeannie Tate
For the HCYA Graduation Committee

Stanford Achievement Testing 2014

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. The results of this test are acceptable for entrance into Eta Sigma Alpha, the homeschool honor society. See below for costs and co-op expectations.

STANFORD Achievement Test 2014 (SAT)
MAY 19, 20 & 21 (MON, TUE, WED)
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.

Please register for the Stanford Test at the link below:
www.sat2014.eventbrite.com
NOTE: Tests will be ordered by parents in April. This portion of registration is for space and personnel planning only.

COSTS

• There is no Facility Fee for current EE students to take the Stanford test.
• There is a Facility Fee of $10 per student for non-members to help cover utilities, paper goods and other expenses. Priority will be given to current EE students if space becomes an issue.
• This test is being offered as a "co-op" activity. This means that the test administrators are NOT paid for their time and all testing families are expected to volunteer.
• In order to provide this opportunity for our students we need parents to serve as testers and also fill other volunteer jobs. Please indicate your volunteer preferences when you complete the registration form. (Note: To be a tester you must have a college degree in any field and register with BJU as a tester. They also have a short video to watch that EE can provide.)

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, 2014.
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

Spring Dinner Theater & Silent Auction

Our second annual spring talent show/dinner theatre and silent auction, Fiesta ’14 is coming up on April 4^th and 5^th.  To make this year a great success, we need a lot of items/money donated! 

Do you know someone who owns a business who you could ask to donate an item or gift card?  Would you ask local businesses that you frequent to donate an item/money toward our auction?  Do you have a special talent or are crafty and would like to donate an item or gift certificate for some type of service?  Then we need you!!!

Several of our teachers, classes and even parents are also in the process of creating gift baskets for the auction. If you have been contacted to help with a gift basket, please consider donating some items or funds to help make these baskets really awesome. Maybe you would even like to head up creating a basket yourself!

If you would be willing to donate some time and effort to support our children’s education then please contact Linda Tindall to find out more and learn how you can help.  Linda can usually be found at the front sign in desk on Mondays and Wednesdays between 9:00-1:30.  Or you can call and leave a message for her at 281-652-5918.

A special donation request letter and a tax donation form are available from Linda if you will be soliciting donations.  We will also be looking for help with packaging gift baskets, organizing donations, setting up, and more. We greatly appreciate any and all help!

Superscreener–This Week at EE!

Superscreener - Vision, Hearing, Spinal, Diabetic Screening for Homeschoolers

Click Here to Sign Up Now!

SuperScreener, Kristy Bailey, RN, will be at EE this week on WEDNESDAY, 2/26 and THURSDAY 2/27 to offer screening services to area homeschoolers. This is a great opportunity to get professional screening for a variety of conditions that children would normally receive at public school.

SCREENING SERVICES OFFERED TO HOMESCHOOLERS:

Our professional, kid-friendly RN’s and certified screeners offer:

• Vision and Hearing Screening (pre-K through 12th)
• Eye Muscle testing (8 years and younger)
• Spinal Screening (ages 10-16)
• Pre-Diabetic Screening (all ages, no needles!)

SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE:

• Copy of screening results signed by an RN for each family
• FREE re-screening (on a return visit) for students who fail any part of initial screening
• Doctor referral letter completed by a Registered Nurse for students failing a re-screening.

Click Here to Sign Up Now!

COST: 25/student                                                                         

FAMILY DISCOUNTS:                                                                            

• $20 second child
• $15 third & fourth
• FREE fifth child and beyond
• *Ask about our single-mother discount!
  (email Kristy at info@superscreener.org)

We want to be your HERO!

Kristy Bailey, RN
Director Super Screener

Questions?  Please contact:  
cell:  936-777-4925
email:  info@superscreener.org 
www.SuperScreener.org

Click Here to Sign Up Now!