SPRING FREEZE - Homeschool Semi-Formal

This is an area-wide homeschool “prom” event open to all high school age homeschool students. Please contact the organizer with questions.

Conroe Area High School Homeschool Semi-Formal
May 11, 2013

Who: Homeschool High School Students (grades 9-12, 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, May 11, 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 31: $50 per person including alumni.;
• April 1 – April 30: $70 per person including Alumni. 
• NO Registrations will be accepted after April 30.  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.

Checks payable to : Billie Jo Craig

Send the following information to: 
Billie Jo Craig
9613 Crystal Springs Dr.
Conroe, Texas 77303

• Name
• Address
• Email – this is how we will send out information
• ADULT contact phone number
• Age as of May 11, 2013
• Grade
• Chaperone?

Questions: 936-203-2866
billiejocr@yahoo.com

LAST CALL for PSIA Contestants!

If you are considering participating in PSIA this year, we need your registration by February 1st.

Extraordinary Education PSIA Team Registration
REGISTER NOW for the EE TEAM – Click Here!

Please check out the contest descriptions on the PSIA website and let us know ASAP if your student is interested in filling any slots on our team. There are a limited number of slots available for each event, and slots are filled on a first come basis. Participation fees must also be paid to hold your child’s spot.
www.psiaacademics.org

The following events are FULL, but most events are still open.
Mathematics - 4th & 5th (Grades 6, 7, 8 are still open)
Listening Skills - 4th/5th (Grades 6-7-8 are still open)
Storytelling - 2nd (Grades 1 & 3 are still open)
Creative Writing - 1st (Grade 2 is still open)

Texas Home School Coalition Capital Days 2013

THSC Capitol Days 2013

    Wednesday, February 27, 2013
    Wednesday, April 3, 2013
    Thursday, May 2, 2013

Location: Texas Capitol Building Extension Auditorium
Austin, Texas

Cost: $20 for THSC Association members, $25 for non-members, groups of 10+ are $17.

Register at the link below:
http://thsc.org/events/capitol-days/

Registration Notes: All attendees must register for this event (parents, grandparents, and siblings of students). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Refunds requested in writing by the posted registration deadline (Feb 21, March 20, and April 18) will be issued minus 10 percent. There will be no refunds after the registration deadline.

Hotel Information: Please check the THSC website for details coming soon.

Temple Grandin ~ Speaking in The Woodlands

IMPACT - ‘Different Not Less’
Dr. Temple Grandin, Motivational Speaker

You are invited to attend an educational speaking event hosted by the Junior League of North Harris – South Montgomery Counties, featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world.

When:  Saturday, February 9th
Where:  Woodlands Church, Fellowship Campus
1 Fellowship Lane,  The Woodlands, TX

Time: 
8:00 a.m. - Registration Opens
9:00 a.m. - Presentation Begins
9:15 a.m. - Doors Close

Dr. Temple Grandin Biography Highlights:

• Most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world.
• One of only a few professional livestock-handling equipment designers
• Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University
• “Time 100” list of the world’s most influential people
• Life story brought to the screen by HBO’s full length film “Temple Grandin”
• For more information, please visit www.templegrandin.com

Ticket Information:

Educators, Parents and Community Members welcome.
Tickets are $10. Click the link below to register:

http://www.jlnhsmc.org/?nd=impact

Talent Show Auditions! “T3: Taters, Talent & Treats”

Mark Your Calendars so you won’t miss this exciting, fun-filled family event!

“T3: Taters, Talent, and Treats” is coming on Friday, April 5, 2013 to our campus or a location near EE!!!!

We will have lots of family style fun at this year’s fundraiser including a baked potato supper, a cake decorating contest, a talent show, and a silent auction! 

Students:  If you are interested in auditioning for the Talent Show then you must sign up with Mrs. Campbell for auditions to be held on Tuesday, February 5^th; Wednesday, February 6^th; and Thursday, February 7^th (or by special appointment) in the afternoons.  Various time slots are available.  The guidelines for auditioning are as follows:

1) Mrs. Campbell will have final approval over the content (including music) and costumes employed in your act. 

2) I am looking for all sorts of interesting talent so don’t be afraid to come and audition!  The talent show will be part of a “play” I’ve written so we need singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, comedy acts, unusual talents, actors, etc.

3) We have three speaking roles designated for students in the sixth grade or above, so actors are welcome to audition, too!  I need at least one of the actors to be able to sing or dance….

4) No lip syncing will be allowed unless it’s part of a comedic act!

5) We have a small electronic keyboard at EE available for the audition, but you are also encouraged to video tape yourself playing and put it on a flash drive or a CD so that I can see/hear your audition. Depending on where the fundraiser is held will determine what type of piano we will have available for the show.

6) Bands should video tape themselves and put it on a flash drive or CD so that I can see/hear your audition, please.

7) I will choreograph a G-rated dance number “a la High School Musical” style, so you may audition for just that part of the show if you wish.  You should come prepared with music and a minute or two of your style of dance to show me, please.  I will have a CD player available for use.

8) Auditions are limited to three minutes each.

9) All who are cast in the show will be required to attend at least three rehearsals – two are tentatively scheduled for the last week of March and one in the week before the show.  Dancers will have to attend two extra rehearsals….tentatively scheduled for the last week in February.

Parents:  If you have any items you would like to donate for the silent auction, please drop them off in Mrs. Campbell/Mrs. Phillips classroom (in the north portable building -- first room on the right).  If you would like to volunteer to help with the activities associated with “T3” then please let me know that as well.  I have a teacher mailbox near the lockers that will be a good way to communicate with me at this point.   Thank you!!! 

I’m looking forward to a fun evening with you, your families, and your friends! 

Mrs. Campbell

Pearl 2013 Student Art Contest

I am passing on this information about an art contest in our area. Our art teacher, Ms. Linda, is sure to be sending entries from our Extraordinary Education students, and I believe homeschoolers can enter independently as private schools as well. So get your art work completed and sent in!

Dear Private School Educator,

The Pearl's 2013 Student Art Contest is rapidly approaching. This is just a reminder that your entries (no more than 20 per school) should be submitted March 25-27 by an appointment with me. No entry fees are required again this year.

Please do not submit more than one entry per student; no electronically altered works; no collage extending more than 1/2 inch. All works on paper should be matted, and no larger than 18x24 (not including matting). Works on canvas boards or stretched canvas do not need to be matted. No frames, please. New this year: Entries no longer need to remain anonymous and unsigned. The Pearl hires independent jurors usually from outside the contest area and the chance for conflict of interest is rare. It's disappointing for us to reject entries once they reach the Pearl. For more information, contact me or consult the Pearl website www.pearlmfa.org

I'm looking forward to seeing your students' remarkable art work!

Best regards,
Sylvia deHek
Co-Chair, Pearl 2013 Student Art Contest
281-257-2780

Woodlands Mom EXPO–January 25-26

Come visit the EE booth at
The Woodlands Mom EXPO
this weekend!

January 25-26, 2013
Friday 10-3
Saturday 10-4
Legends Sports Complex
602 Pruitt Rd.,
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Mom EXPO 2013
Celebrating A Mother's Journey

Being a mom is a special bond shared between women. This two day tradeshow is designed to bring moms together, motivate, inspire, nurture, and reward women of young families as they travel through their journey we call "motherhood".

This tradeshow will be held at Legends Sports Complex, in their 44,000 sq. ft. stadium, and will feature exhibitors with special interest items particularly for women, moms of young children, and kids from newborns to school age, with educational content, demonstrations, play zones, music, entertainment and more!

Come to this show to get answers, seek guidance, and find options that meet your family needs no matter which stage of motherhood you are in.

New 2013 Features

Friday

• Early Bird Play Zones Open at 9AM
• Baby BootCamp - Early Bird FREE Class 9AM - 10AM
• Work-At-Home Moms Recruitment Showcase & Mompreneur Forum

Saturday

• Mardi Gras Spirit Celebration
• Ronald McDonald Appearance 11AM-1PM
• Ask the Professional Panel 1:15 PM

Register NOW to Attend!

TEXAS REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR

This is not an EE-specific event, but it is a great opportunity that is available in our area. We are passing on the information so families can participate if they choose.

It is time to take science back!! It was created by God for God and science provides us with a window to look through to learn more about the power, majesty, and creativity of our God! Make this the year you go from “meaning to” to “doing!” Don’t miss out!

Join us this year on April 6, 2013 at Tomball College Beckendorf Conference Center! Take on the challenge of diving deeper into science while also having a chance to be awarded great prizes. This will be ICARE’s 17th year to host the fair!

This past year, God once again made provision that allowed our 5 Grand Champions to receive $100 savings bonds and our 5 Reserve Grand Champions to receive $50 bonds, as well as science related gifts through donations from ICARE, CACHE, and Heritage Christian Homeschool support groups along with Gateway Christian Fellowship church.

Every student is recognized in our program, earns a ribbon, and receives a gift pack. These were made possible in 2012 through donations from individual sponsors that are choosing to remain anonymous along with Chick-fil-A. We look forward to additional sponsors who choose to help make this fair possible! If you or your company are interested in being a sponsor, please contact us at the email below.

Keep updated at www.texasregionalsciencefair.com or contact Karen Garza at texasregionalsciencefair@yahoo.com.

Fees: $15 per exhibitor, teams limited to 2 students

Registration deadline: Friday, March 01, 2013

NOTE on REGISTRATION: Each year we receive late registrations that make it difficult for our volunteer team, but we don’t want any student to be left out, so this year late registrations fees are $20 per exhibitor and will not be accepted after March 08, so please plan accordingly.

Oratory Contest/Scholarships

Come express your pro-life beliefs through the Montgomery County Right to Life Oratory Contest and compete to win scholarship money!   First prize is $1000 along with an all expense paid trip to compete in the National Right to Life Contest to be held in Dallas, June 29.  Second prize is $500 and third prize is $250.   All winners will also receive a 50% discount off the registration fee for REveAL and REveAL2, Texas Right to Life's pro-life summer camps.

Any area high school junior or senior is eligible to participate.  Students do not need to reside in Montgomery County.  Students are to research, write, and present a 5-7 minute speech on abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, or stem cell research.  This is a wonderful opportunity to think about and articulate your beliefs!  Homeschoolers have won the MCRTL contest the last five years.

The event is scheduled for February 23 with a 9 am check-in time. The contest will be held at Conroe Bible Church  4491 I-45  Conroe, 77304.  The registration deadline is Feb. 18, 2013. For further information or to obtain an entry form please visit our website at mcrtlife.com  or contact Teresa Strack at  mcrtlife@gmail.com or  281-900-8209.

CYT Field Trip Shows

CYT has two fantastic shows going on this week – both with school-day shows available. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend both shows. At $6 per person, it is the best deal in town!

• 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.