Sunday, August 31, 2014

TeenPact Registration Opens 9/1

TeenPact is a dynamic, hands-on leadership school for Christian students. The mission of TeenPact is to train youth to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend their Christian faith and engage the culture at a time in their lives when, typically, they do not care about such things.

The TeenPact experience is one of intentional growth, education and encouragement. We believe that God gives every young person a great spiritual capacity as well as a scriptural mandate to cultivate and use their talents – even before they are old enough to drive, work or vote!  TeenPact trains these young people to embrace their call as the next generation of leaders by giving them tools, teaching and opportunities.

Each TeenPact program is marked by spiritual discipleship, student leadership, parental involvement and a commitment to excellence. Our loyal base of parent volunteers and student leaders keep the vision alive and growing as we continue to expand nationally. Founded in 1994 by Tim Echols, TeenPact currently offers classes in 39 states and counting.

“Changing lives to change the world” is more than a motto to us. It’s literally what we do every day.

Key dates:

September 1, 2014:  Registration opens!  $30 discount for registering during the month of September.

January 26-29, 30, 2015: Texas I
4-day Class (for ages 13-19) with optional Political Communication Class, and Texas One-day Class (for ages 8-12).

February 2-5, 6, 2015: Texas II
4-day Class (for ages 13-19) with optional Political Communication Class, and Texas One-day Class (for ages 8-12).

February 9-12, 13, 2015:  Texas III
4-day Class (for ages 13-19) with optional Political Communication Class, and Texas One-day Class (for ages 8-12).

A residential camp will be available all three weeks.  We are seeking a limited number of fathers to chaperone the young men at camp.  Please contact me if you are interested in serving the ministry in this capacity while experiencing TeenPact with your young leader.

For more information on the Texas State Capitol Class, see http://teenpact.com/state-classes/texas/

Don't miss out on TeenPact in 2015!  Bring along a friend and get ready to change the world!  Register early.  Classes fill very quickly!

The Eaton boys have attended TeenPact for the past 5 years, and they have been greatly impacted by it. I highly encourage you to send your child at least once before they graduate.

- Elise Eaton

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Back to School Information

I hope you are getting ready for an extraordinary first week of school!

Please take some time to familiarize yourselves and your students with the information provided in our Handbook taking special note of the Dress Code, Electronics Policies, Behavior Expectations and Lunches.

The Handbook, Facility Map and other First Day information can be downloaded and printed from the following page of our website:
http://extraed.net/first_day_information

The Member's Handbook is also included inside your child's Day Planner which was handed out at Orientation. If you did not yet get a Planner, please stop by the House Manager's desk to take your ID PHOTO and get your Planner on your first day of class. Each enrolled student will receive ONE Planner. Replacement Planners are $5.

CLASS DAY PROCEDURES

Arrival

  • Please check in with the House Manager upon arrival.
    • ALL STUDENTS MUST CHECK IN BEFORE GOING TO THEIR CLASSROOM.
    • ALL ADULTS AND SIBLINGS WHO REMAIN ON CAMPUS MUST CHECK IN AND WEAR A NAME TAG.
    • We will be using paper check-in lists and temporary name tags for the first week of class until enrollment settles.
  • Please wait in the Library until it is time for your class to start. (We will ring a bell.) Students should not wait in the Kitchen, on the porches, on the playground, in cars or anywhere else on campus unless supervise by their parent.
  • Please do not go to the classroom early as this disrupts the prior class and/or it disrupts the teacher while he/she is preparing for class.
  • Please check out before leaving the campus.

Classrooms

As a university-style program we must make classroom adjustments from time to time based on class needs as well as class sizes. Please double-check the classroom assignments online or posted near the front door before going to your classes for the day. Most classes will be in the same room as Orientation, but a few classrooms may have changed.

If the teacher is not in the room when it is time for the class to start, please return to the Library to double-check the room assignment and wait for the teacher to arrive if necessary. Students should never be in a classroom without a teacher or responsible adult present.

Lunch Orders

Lunch will be available to order each day for $5.00 a person. You may also bring a lunch from home.
Lunch orders must be received by 10:30am at the House Manager's Desk in the Library.
You can order on a daily basis, or you can set up a "running tab" with the House Manager.
The weekly lunch menu and additional lunch information will be sent our separately.

Scholastic Book Orders

Love books?
Interested in ordering from SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB?
 

This code will connect you to Mrs. Killian’s class, that’s me!

The deadline for the first order is September 30, 2014.

So many books, so little money. You may order from any level. Hoover over any grade level and you’ll see nine submenus. Check them all out.  Place your order and pay online. I will complete the order at the end of September.

The books will be delivered to me at EE and will be distributed from my classroom (Pondlilly). After you place an order, send me an email so I can let you know when the books are in and ready to be picked up.

Happy reading,

Dianne Killian
dkillian@extraed.org

Dianne Killian’s Homeschooling EdVentures
http://homeschoolingpioneer.com/

Extraordinary Innovation Labs: BEST Kick-off Meeting!

Kickoff for B.E.S.T. is about to begin!

best-robotics-348Tuesday AUGUST 26th
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
@ Extraordinary Education

  • Learn about the team and new developments over the summer.
  • Hear from those who want to run for office this year. Question the candidates.
  • Candidates: Please be ready to give a short presentation about why you want to hold a leadership position and/or why you are a good candidate

Preliminary positions:

  • President
  • VP - Technical/Robot
  • VP - Sales/Marketing
  • Treasurer

Tuesday SEPTEMBER 2nd
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
@ Extraordinary Education

  • Planning for this year's season
  • Last chance speech for prospective officers.
  • VOTE for your officers

ap1270491Team meetings will continue on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Kick Off Day until Game Day. 

MORE BEST INFO:
Our HUB:

North Houston BEST
http://www.northhoustonbest.org/

Kickoff Day
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Lone Star College - Montgomery Campus, Commons (Building A)
http://www.lonestar.edu/maps-montgomery.htm

Learn about this year's game, see the course, and get team materials.
Head back to EE for preliminary brainstorming and planning.

Demonstration Day
Saturday, October 11, 2014
The Woodlands Mall

Required event for all participating teams. Run your robot over the course and practice for next week's contest. There may be prizes as well!

GAME DAYS

BEST Presentations
Friday, October 17, 2014
The Woodlands College Park High School

BEST Award competitors will offer a presentation that counts towards total points.

Machine Check-In
Friday, October 17, 2014
The Woodlands College Park High School

All robots that will be competing must be turned in during this time.

P1520241 filteredNorth Houston BEST Competition
Saturday, October 18, 2014
The Woodlands College Park High School

The Big Event!

TEXAS BEST Competition
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, 2014
Curtis Culwell Center, DALLAS, TX

If we qualify at HUB we will compete at this event in Dallas.

TKD Winners!

Congratulations to EE’s competitors (Peoples TKD Program): Ethan Bauder, Jack Alderson, Claire Alderson, Caden Alderson, Cruz Suarez, Grant ...