American Girl EdVentures & Dinner Theater

My American Girl
EdVentures & Dinner Theater
Instructor: Ms. Dianne Killian
Ages 1st-6th
9:00am-3:00pm (Mon-Thurs)
11:00am-8:30pm (Fridays)
Dinner Theater - Friday @ 7:00pm
$175/camper
http://homeschoolingpioneer.com/my-american-girl-summer-camp/

Bring a doll, any 18” doll will do, and join us for an exciting EdVenture as we step back in time and discover how American girls lived, and played. Ms. Dianne brings her ever-growing collection of dolls, doll furniture, doll food, doll accessories, and doll clothes.  Projects vary each week and include: making a papoose, cross stitching, sewing a miniature quilt, creating matching jewelry for you and your doll, making a Victorian hat, a yarn doll, a lunch basket.

• Each camp culminates in a Dinner Theater.
• At the end of the week, each camper, will take home a sack of DIY doll accessories, plus a few surprises.
• Camp Fee $175 – includes EE facility use and all supplies.
• Monday – Friday: Monday – Thursday 9:00 – 3:00  AND Friday 11:00 – 8:30ish

“Felicity” - June 2-6
"Felicity" - REGISTER NOW

“Kaya” - June 9-13
"Kaya" - REGISTER NOW

“Caroline” - June 16-20
"Caroline" - REGISTER NOW

“Kirsten” - June 23-27
"Kirsten" - REGISTER NOW

“Addy” - July 7-11
"Addy" - REGISTER NOW

“Samantha” - July 14-18
"Samantha" - REGISTER NOW

“Kit & Molly” - July 29-Aug 1
"Kit & Molly" - REGISTER NOW

Please contact Ms. Dianne with any questions.
You can view her site at the Homeschooling Pioneer.

Art Excursions with Linda Marie

Summer Art Excursions
with Ms. Linda Marie
Various Weeks
Ages: 6-10 yrs - 9:30am-12:30pm
Ages 10 yrs+ - 1:00-4:00 pm
- $125/student

Discover creativity using the principles found in Creation! Genesis 1 & 2 is the formula for success in re-creating. This summer we will travel through art history, following Art Masters to better understand how they used these principles to create their great works.

WEEK 1: May 27-30 (Tu-F)
WEEK 1-REGISTER NOW

WEEK 2: June 2-6 (M-F)
WEEK 2-REGISTER NOW

WEEK 3: June 9-13 (M-F)
WEEK 3-REGISTER NOW

WEEK 4: June 16-20 (M-F)
WEEK  4-REGISTER NOW

WEEK 5: June 23-27 (M-F)
WEEK 5-REGISTER NOW

WEEK 6: July 7-11 (M-F)
WEEK 6-REGISTER NOW

WEEK 7: July 14-18 (M-F)
WEEK 7-REGISTER NOW

WEEK 8: July 29-Aug 1 (M-F)
WEEK 8-REGISTER NOW

BEST Robotics Camp–June 2-6–Register Now!

EIL BEST Robotics RE-BOOT Camp
Presented by: Extraordinary Innovation Labs BEST Robotics Team
REGISTER NOW!

Dates: June 2-6, 2014
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 6th-12th grade
- $150/camper (New EE BEST Robotics Team Member)
- $25/camper (Previous EE BEST Robotics Team Member)

Students in this camp will develop many of the skills necessary for a successful BEST Robotics contest season. The camp is designed to prepare students who want to be part of the Fall 2014 BEST Robotics Team at Extraordinary Education.

This camp is open to *girls and boys* entering grades 6-12. Prior robotics experience is not necessary.

Skill focus areas will include:
- Use of various power tools
- Robot construction
- Programming
- Problem solving and mini-challenges
- CAD Drawing
- Presentation skills
- Team-building activities

Music Camp - June 16-20 - Register Now!

Come experience The Musical Time Machine!

The Musical Time Machine
Instructor: Dr. Brian Herrington (SHSU)
June 16-20, 2014 (Mon-Fri)
3rd-6th Grades - 9:30am-12:30pm
7th-12th Grades - 1:00-4:00pm
- $100/student
REGISTER NOW!

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 make and play an instrument), 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.

Rational Defense of Faith - Friday May 16th

RDOF Event 2 - "God, Laws or Nothing"

Featuring edgy, modern music, awe-inspiring videos projected on 3 huge, HD projection screens through a powerful sound system.

When: Friday, May 16, 7-9 pm
Where: The Crossing Church
6265 Shadow Bend Pl, The Woodlands, TX 77381

RDOF (Rational Defense of Faith) is geared towards students and Christians who are being told that modern science and philosophy has dis-proven the existence of God. 
We address these ideas from a rational, scientific and philosophical perspective in a multimedia, powerhouse presentation! There will be free food, free childcare (let them know) and good times for all!

Heres a promo video for it. 
www.vimeo.com/RDOF/event2

Daryl Youngblood has a wonderful testimony and is using his God given talents to pour into the next generation. He has such a passion for Jesus and equipping our High schoolers (and adults) out there who are being bombarded by the secular society, with truths. Bring the family and be reminded of the wonders of God.

Microsoft Products for Homeschoolers

Passing on this info from another loop.

Microsoft Education Product Policy allows nonprofit NFS to offer in-classroom technologies (previously reserved for traditional public school facilities) to Homeschool families.

Based on Microsoft Education Product guidelines, on Tuesday April 1, 2014 the NFS Board voted to categorize homeschool families as schools and to implement Homeschool Group Purchasing to facilitate access of in-classroom technologies for individual Homeschool families.

Homeschool families are now able to acquire computers/software at the same wholesale pricing the NFS program affords to traditional public school facilities.

NFS Board “our organization is only three years old. In that time we have stressed moving forward to meet the technology needs of all education providers. First we addressed colleges and individual students. In 2012/13 we moved on to k-12 public schools and off-campus learning centers in all settings (daycare, church, Title 1 funding, etc). In 2014 NFS is implementing a program which will greatly increases access to in-classroom technologies for individual Homeschooling families.”

Homeschool families can purchase from NFS as individual families or form a group for a Group Order. In both cases the families must provide their Homeschool affidavit, notice of intent or other form (depending on the State of residence) to NFS. This is required to receive the full package of Microsoft software and lower laptop costs.

For full details please visit; www.notebooksforstudents.org/homeschoollaptopdiscount.htm

About Notebooks for Students

Notebooks for Students is a nonprofit private operating foundation located in Carlsbad, Ca. Incorporated in 2011, our mission is to address the ever-growing Digital Divide within the national student body by increasing the availability of computers to all education providers and their students.

5/7/14

CONTACT:

David Puzo
Notebooks for Students
2588 El Camino Real F253
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(800) 991-7631
www.notebooksforstudents.org

Final EE Open House! WED 5/7

Please join us for our FINAL EE Open House event this spring.

Open House, Meet the Teacher & New Family Overview
• WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th – 6:30-8:30pm

Make your plans now to attend this informative event and be sure to bring a friend! All families both old and new are invited to come out and talk with teachers about their fall classes and summer camps. Find out about curriculum, workload expectations, course objectives and more.

Teachers will be set up with displays and information in the “large” portable from 6:30-8:30pm. This is a 'come and go' style event. Teachers will have tables set up with information about their classes, and parents can walk around and talk with teachers one on one. This time is offered for ALL parents to speak with teachers and ask questions about their classes and camps. Children are welcome, but they must stay with a parent at all times.

A New Family Overview will also take place from 7:00-8:00 pm in another nearby classroom.The New Family Overview is designed to provide an introduction to the Extraordinary Education program for families who are new to EE and to answer common questions. All families who plan to enroll in CORE classes are expected to attend a New Family Overview.

Please note that "Open House" at EE is a bit different than at a traditional school. It is an opportunity for families to view the campus and talk with teachers in an informal atmosphere. Parents and student can meet teachers, gather information about their classes and ask questions to help them determine the best classes for their needs. Several Open House events are planned to help families get ready for the 2014-2015 school year.  Please note that not all teachers will be able to attend all Open House events. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Event Location: Extraordinary Education Center
9522 Carraway, Magnolia, TX 77354
www.extraed.org

Extraordinary Education Receives ‘Best of Magnolia Award’

Magnolia Award Program Honors the Achievement

MAGNOLIA April 27, 2014 --

Extraordinary Education Center has been selected for the 2014 Best of Magnolia Award in the Youth Center category by the Magnolia Award Program.

In addition, Extraordinary has been selected two years in a row for the Best of Magnolia Award and now qualifies for the Magnolia Business Hall of Fame.

Each year, the Magnolia Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Magnolia area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2014 Magnolia Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Magnolia Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About the Magnolia Award Program

The Magnolia Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Magnolia area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Magnolia Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Magnolia Award Program