EE Scholarship Fund

If you would like to help fellow homeschool families in a direct way, please consider making a donation to the EE Scholarship Fund. Money will be used to help pay tuition and supply fees for families who suffered loss through the storm. All donations made to EE are tax deductible.

Please go to the link below to make a donation online:

https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/extraedattnet/scholarshipfund

You can also make a donation via check or cash by mail or in person at the EE campus. 9522 Carraway, Magnolia, TX 77354.

If your family was affected by the storm and you would like to apply to receive a scholarship, please let the EE office know by sending a message to office@extraed.org .

EE Update

Many have asked about how the EE campus fared during the floods. Thankfully, the Lord spared us, and we did not get any storm water in the buildings. We do still have other construction and repairs to complete from the plumbing leaks that happened the week before school started. We are hopeful that situation can be repaired quickly so that our contractors can move on to help Harvey victims.

We know of at least two teachers who got water in their homes. We do not have any information about other affected families, but we have received have MANY offers of help from our families. If your family was affected, please let us know! You can send a message to office@extraed.org . We have many people who very much want to help wherever it is needed.

We are praying for all who are affected. God bless Houston!

Classes cancelled through September 4th

This is just a reminder that we have decided to cancel classes for the remainder of the week. We will return on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th.

If your family has been affected by the flooding or has needs that our EE families can help fill, please send a message to office@extraed.org. Other EE families are eager to help!

Please note that enrolled families should have received a notification about class cancelations via email and text message. If you did not receive a message, please check your spam folder and update your email settings to allow messages from our mailing system. Please also remember to update your text notification settings. All of the instructions are included in your Parent Orientation course.

Some of your child's teachers may send home assignments to be completed this week. If you have the means to do so, this might help keep your kids occupied. :-) Be looking for those emails separately.

Stay safe and dry, and let us know of any needs we can help with!

Elise Eaton

Classes canceled 8/28

Due to rain and flooding, classes have been canceled for Monday, 8/28/2017. We are watching the weather and will make decisions for the remainder of the week on a day by day basis.

Please be sure you have your text messaging options set up in your ClassJuggler account so you can receive last minute updates quickly.

We are praying everyone stays safe and dry!

Greece Trip June 2018–Info Meeting Aug 22

WE HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!  WE WILL NOW BE TRAVELING TO GREECE “IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL” FROM JUNE 20-30, 2018, and you're all invited to join us!!!  

An  informational meeting for our trip to Greece/Turkey will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 5:00 PM* in the Passion Vine room on the Extraordinary Education campus. In order to get $200 off of the trip cost and be guaranteed  $600 off of the airfare and a spot on the tour, you must enroll with Renee Campbell no later than November 25th, so if you can't come to this meeting, but want to travel with us, please see the note at the end of this email for additional information.

*Free backpacks are available for those who attend the meeting on Tuesday!

This eleven day trip will take you to the famous sites of Ancient Greece (Athens, Delphi, Thermopylae, etc.), includes travel on a cruise ship in the Aegean Sea  that stops at three different islands (one per day), then pops on over to Turkey for a little visit, and explores the cities and towns related to the Apostle Paul's journey to spread Christianity (like Corinth, Philippi, Thessaloniki, etc.), all while making memories that will truly last a lifetime!

I've chosen a new travel company for this trip (same  basic costs but better meals  -- with three entree choices for dinner, better hotels, they carry your luggage to and from your room for you, headsets for all, and more) and with that comes the ability for families to travel together, no matter the age of the children (although I still wouldn't recommend these types of trips for any child under the age of ten.)  All adults ages 18 and up are welcome to travel with us with no restrictions; teens aged 16 & 17 can travel without their own parent if they have a "surrogate/chaperone" parent (which, with permission, could be me or another adult) traveling with them.

I look forward to seeing you at the meeting, answering questions in person or via email, and sharing a fabulous traveling experience with you all!

Renee Campbell

PS  If you can't make it to the meeting but are curious about the trip

"Traveling in the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle"

then please click on the link below to watch a 35 minute webinar  that contains an overview of the trip and most of the details you will need to get started.  Please email Renee Campbell at rcampbell@extraed.org with additional questions or to enroll on the trip.

Below you will find the link for the "Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle" trip.

Once you click on the link and sign in the webinar will begin playing and you can pause at any time and restart. (The opening page says it's 55 minutes long, but it's only 35 minutes!)

http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1400003/50FC7C40BF1BE4198A0601803A7E48D5

EE Meet the Teachers, Registration Deadline

If you have been thinking about enrolling for our fall classes, time is almost up! Registration deadline is this Friday. Classes start Monday August 21st!

MEET THE TEACHERS NIGHT
Tuesday, August 15th
6:00-9:00pm

Come out and meet the teachers, learn about their classes and curriculum and decide if you want to register.

If you also plan to attend the New Family Overview Meeting below, please come meet teachers from 6:00-7:00. These events are on the same night.

NEW FAMILY OVERVIEW
Tuesday, August 15th
7:00-8:30pm

This meeting is required for ALL NEW FAMILIES. Learn about how EE works and how to get enrolled.  RSVP now. http://www.extraed.net/new_family_information

Please note: Any other events taking place this week on the EE campus are for families who have already attended a New Family Overview Meeting and who are already registered.

Upcoming Info Meetings & Dual Credit Meetings

New Family Information Meetings
July 25th @ 7:00-8:30pm
August 15th @ 7:00-8:30pm
RSVP NOW:
https://www.universe.com/events/ee-new-family-overview-meeting-tickets-F8BGJC

You are invited to join us for our final EE New Family Information Meetings before the start of the 2017 school year. These presentations are hosted by the Director and attendance is required for all new families interested in joining our program. Question & Answer will follow the meeting. Please RSVP here. https://www.universe.com/events/ee-new-family-overview-meeting-tickets-F8BGJC

Note: Please plan for a minimum of 90 minutes for the meeting. This meeting is best suited to parents and teen students. Younger children will likely become bored.

Location: EE Campus, Annex (T-Buildings)
9522 Carraway, Magnolia TX 77354
www.extraed.org

EE Dual Credit Information Meetings
August 1st @ 7:00-8:30pm
August 8th @ 7:00-8:30pm
RSVP NOW:
https://www.universe.com/events/ee-dual-credit-information-meeting-tickets-NH24TJ

This meeting is for parents and students interested in learning more about dual credit opportunities at Extraordinary Education. RSVP is required. Please plan for a MINIMUM of ONE HOUR for this meeting plus additional time for question & answer and completion of paperwork. Teachers will be present to provide information about their classes.

Location: EE Campus, Annex (T-Buildings)
9522 Carraway, Magnolia TX 77354
www.extraed.org

Attendance at a Dual Credit Information Meeting is required for all EE dual credit students and at least one parent. Please complete the Dual Credit Interest Form at the link below prior to attending this meeting.
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSe26Evi8Xj7vfiJOly_XSuwwlafPh7laCm9lwyWeVKWr42isg/viewform

Please bring your child's high school TRANSCRIPT to this meeting. If you do not have one, we recommend Transcript Maker. (www.transcriptmaker.com)
If you would like a coupon code for 25% off your subscription, please send an email request to admin@extraed.org

LeTourneau Dual Credit, $16K Scholarship

Extraordinary Education's newest dual credit partnership is with LeTourneau University, a private Christian university in Longview, Texas. EE will be offering the following dual credit classes through LetU during the 2017-18 academic year.
Confirmed:
ENGL 1013 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (Fall)
ENGL 1023 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (Spring)
Instructor: Kathrine Williams
Confirmed: BIBL 1033 - BIBLICAL LITERATURE (Fall)
THEO 1043 - BIBLICAL THEOLOGY FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (Spring)
Instructor: Ted Cox
Tentative:
PHIL 2013 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (Fall)
CCLT 3203 - RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD (Spring)
Instructor: Kathleen Ramsey
DUAL CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP
As an amazing bonus for passing a LetU dual credit course, the university is offering an outstanding scholarship opportunity. The LetU Dual Credit Scholarship offers students $16,000 PER YEAR for up to 4 years if they take and pass one LetU dual credit class!
http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/dualcredit/scholarship.html
HOMESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
In addition to the Dual Credit Scholarship, LetU offers a stackable Homeschool Scholarship of up to $3,000/year.
http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/letu/home-school-endowed-scholarship.html
The two scholarships together bring the cost to attend this highly respected Christian university down to a very reasonable level. Even more exciting is that these scholarships are attainable by an average student!
CLASS DETAILS:
While our EE-LetU dual credit classes do not offer "free" tuition, the trade-offs when compared to other local dual credit options are significant.

• A distinctly Christian course from a Christian university
• In-person classes on a homeschool friendly campus
• Very small class size with similar age students
• Credit from a university rather than a community college
• The chance to qualify for a significant scholarship

TUITION & FEES*
$270/course Tuition (payable to LetU)
$225/course Facility Fee (payable to EE)

As a comparison, similar HBU Academy classes are $1,000/year for 3 hours of credit.
https://www.hbu.edu/the-academy/course-listings-2017-2018/
GET STARTED!
If you are ready to get started with one of these LetU dual credit classes this fall or with one of our Lone Star dual credit classes including Chemistry or College Algebra, please complete the interest form at the link below to get on the mailing list. We will be hosting a series of meetings where you can get more information and get paperwork together to send in to LetU and/or Lone Star. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe26Evi8Xj7vfiJOly_XSuwwlafPh7laCm9lwyWeVKWr42isg/viewform
ABOUT LETU
In case you you don't know about LeTourneau University, here is a bit about them from their website:
VISION STATEMENT
Claiming every workplace in every nation as our mission field, LeTourneau University graduates are professionals of ingenuity and Christ-like character who see life’s work as a holy calling with eternal impact.
HISTORICAL IDENTITY
Established in 1946, the University is the result of the work and dreams of R.G. and Evelyn LeTourneau. The University still pursues the great skills, character, and passions of R.G. LeTourneau – engineer, entrepreneur, inventor, businessman, missionary, and Christian leader. LeTourneau University is an institution of higher education that is coeducational, interdenominational, and evangelically-Christian. Historically, the University is most well-known for providing excellent professional and technical training and expertise paired with personal, hands-on learning experiences throughout its comprehensive slate of academic programs. The University provides a distinctly Christ-centered approach to teaching and learning.
http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Other-Resources/_Community-and-Media/about-letourneau/mission-and-vision.html
http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Other-Resources/_Community-and-Media/about-letourneau/infographic.html
*Registration fees, other fees and curriculum costs may apply depending on the course and situation.

MakerBarn Anniversary Event - JUNE 3rd

YOU'RE INVITED
to help celebrate
THE MAKER BARN'S
1st Anniversary!!

Bring your family and join us for food, fun, games, vendors, and demonstrations. Meet a few of your fellow Makers, too!

We opened the doors just one year ago and now we're approaching 100 members. Now that's something to get excited about!

This special event is open to the public - so invite your friends and neighbors!

See y'all Saturday, June 3rd!

MORE Summer Camps Added!

We have added many new camps!  Check out our new offerings that are either one day or multi-day camps and don’t sweat about what your kids will be busy doing this summer!  (Listed in order of dates offered.)

Count the Beat
Instructor: Julia Moebius

Camp Description: We will be making the connection between Math and Music with a little dancing, introducing kids to reading music, playing math games and introducing a few instruments. Let's catch the beat and have some fun.

Camp Date: June 12-15
Grade/Age Range: K-3rd grade
Camp Schedule: 4 days/12:30pm-3pm
Camp Cost: $75/camper
Email for more information/registration: juliacdelgado@yahoo.com

Everything Eastern
Instructor: Renee Campbell

Camp Description: This fun, one day workshop focuses on the Far East and teaches participants to make Japanese desserts (and dessert "sushi"!), participate in a tea ceremony, sample Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Yoga, and even make a reverse tie-dye wall hanging.  Participants should bring a sack lunch and wear comfortable clothing that they can move easily in.  If they would like to bring a thin robe, flip flops, and white socks I can help them turn it into a kimono for the tea ceremony! *Snacks and food will be served. If your child has food allergies, please let me know!

Camp Date: June 26
Grade/Age Range: 10-18 (ages 7-9 may attend if parent stays with them)
Camp Schedule: Monday/11am-4pm
Camp Cost: $69/camper
Email for more information/registration: rcampbell@extraed.org

Something Fishy - Super Cute Art
Instructor: Renee Campbell

Camp Description: This one day workshop will bring out the creative kid in all who participate and they will leave with the cutest wall or table art imaginable!  These "fishy" projects are based on art I saw while in Asheville, NC -- and will be every bit as lovable, but at a fraction of the cost.  You will need to supply as many unusual small/smallish items as possible to be wired onto a racquet that I will supply.  You may come up with a theme (like toys,  or game pieces from old fashioned games, or a kitchen fish, or a bathroom fish, etc.) or no theme at all.  Either way, you will want to collect as many miscellaneous items as you can find....old keys, film canisters, marbles, Lego pieces, wheels, metal band-aid boxes, a loose measuring spoon, an old screwdriver.....anything small/smallish may work!  (Now you know what to do with all of those parts and pieces and leftover "whatevers" that you were afraid to throw away...send them to us, please!).  You will also need to bring a sack lunch, please.  Snacks will be served, so if your child has food allergies, please let me know.

Camp Date: June 28
Grade/Age Range: 10-18 (ages 7-9 may attend if parent stays with them)
Camp Schedule: Wednesday/11am-4pm
Camp Cost: $69/camper
Email for more information/registration: rcampbell@extraed.org

Denim Daze
Instructor: Renee Campbell

Camp Description: This one day workshop will put you in a blue daze -- but in a good way!  Participants will have the option to choose from the following projects (and more): create a purse from blue jean shorts, pocket sized magnetized holders for lockers/refrigerators/etc, tissue box covers, pencil holders, pot holders, skirts, pillows, water bottle holders, etc.  If you choose to make a purse or water bottle holder, please bring something to use for a strap.  Examples include: old belts, twill type ribbon, braided string or shoelaces, an old tie, metal chain (from a craft store, not your bicycle!), rope, etc.  Also, if you have any particular patches that you'd like to add to your project, please bring those as well.  All participants will need to bring a sack lunch, please.  Snacks will be provided, so if your child has food allergies, please let me know.

Camp Date: June 29th
Grade/Age Range: 10-adult
Camp Schedule: Thursday/11am-4pm
Camp Cost: $69/camper
Email for more information/registration: rcampbell@extraed.org

Clip’n Snip Tees + Zumba
Instructor: Renee Campbell

Camp Description: This one day workshop combines the fun of putting your own special spin on a tee shirt (or two or three) and then wearing it as you show off your moves (or just move!) in a zany Zumba class geared for all!  Participants will design and then cut patterns into old tee shirts to create new ones, so if you have any old tees that you were going to get rid of, this is a great way to recycle them....and maybe even get some more use out of them as new workout shirts.....either way, it's fun, fun, fun!  Please bring a sack lunch, some extra water, and maybe even a towel to pat your glistening self with after Zumba.  Dress comfortably as I will teach some of the dance moves in an easy to learn manner....and then we'll all just go for it!  Snacks will be provided, so if your child has food allergies, please let me know.

Camp Date: June 30
Grade/Age Range: 10-adult (ages 7-9 may attend if parent stays with them)
Camp Schedule: Friday/11am-4pm
Camp Cost: $49/camper
Email for more information/registration: rcampbell@extraed.org

Maker Camp
Instructors: Makerbarn Volunteers

Camp Description: Maker Camp provides a simple, fun way for kids to get involved in making. The MakerBarn is part of a worldwide network of affiliate hosted Maker Camps. Cool projects are always available online at http://makercamp.com/!

Camp Date: June 26-June 30
Grade/Age Range: 8-12 years old
Camp Schedule: 5 days/1:30pm-3:30pm
Camp Cost: $25/camper
Email for more information/registration: jeanieljames@hotmail.com

Pokemon Camp
Instructor: Julia Moebius

Camp Description: Come play or learn to play Pokemon, if you don't have a deck just bring your cards and we'll help you put one together, if you don't have any just come and borrow a deck on hand. We don't play to destroy an opponent, we play to have fun, strategize, evolve our Pokemon and spend time with friends. It doesn't hurt that there is some serious comprehension and math also in the game.

Camp Date: July 18-20
Grade/Age Range: 1st-12th grades
Camp Schedule: 3 days (Tues/Wed/Thurs)/12:30-2:30
Camp Cost: $35/camper
Email for more information/registration: juliacdelgado@yahoo.com

Creative Dramatics:  Building Worlds
Instructor: Sarah Mau

Camp Description: Students will learn about various aspects of theatre and produce theatrical work of their very own using their creative ideas, bodies, and voices!  This will also give kids a chance to learn about different cultures as well as classical theater and literature. 

Camp Date: July 31-August 4
Grade/Age Range: 5th-7th grade/ages 9-12
Camp Schedule: 5 days/9am-12pm
Camp Cost: $125/camper
Email for more information/registration: Info: Sarah Mau (snm013@shsu.edu)/  REGISTER AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-dramatics-building-worlds-tickets-34978260920