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

Journey to Health Fair

Journey To Health will take place this Saturday, April 26, from 9-3 at Woodlands Community Church. (5401 Rush Haven, The Woodlands 77381)

Jumpstart or enhance your Journey to Health at this free community health fair designed to provide tools and information to bolster your quest for health and wellness. You can participate in screenings, presentations on informational topics, and interactive indoor and outdoor stations for adults and kids.  Topics on nutrition, fitness, home safety and more!

Not only will you enjoy better health, you and your family will enjoy the new nature path that has been created on the WCC church property.

The following free screenings will be available:

• Height
• Weight
• Blood Pressure
• Blood Glucose
• Doppler Screening for blood clots

Workshops presented by physicians:

• Breast Cancer
• Obesity
• General Health Concerns

There will also be stations with information regarding

• Diabetes
• Women's Health
• Home Safety
• Cardiac Care
• Nutrition
• Fitness
• Stress Management
• and even a few Zumba classes!

Special thanks  to Amigas and Conroe Physicians Associates who helped support this event.

Woodlands Community Church 
5401 Rush Haven Dr.
The Woodlands 77381
www.wccnaz.org
(This is the church where Extraordinary Education classes were held before we moved to our current location.)

Block Walking Opportunity for Ted Seago

Please note that Extraordinary Education does not endorse candidates. This information is being provided via the Texas Home School Coalition. All students and parents are encouraged to learn about the candidates and issues and help make a difference by getting involved in their community.

The THSC Rangers program is initiating a block walk campaign for home school dad and TX State House Candidate Ted Seago. Dr Seago is a home school dad from the Conroe area running for TX State Rep in House District 16, and he is in dire need of home schoolers who will turn out in force to support his campaign before the May 27th Runoff Election!

Block walkers will be paid at a rate of $0.50 per house. (This adds up quickly, with most walkers getting between $50-150 each Saturday.) Block walkers will meet at Panera Bread at 1302 W Davis St Conroe, TX 77304 at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm every Saturday until the Runoff election on May 27. Each walker will be given a snack and drink to take with them.

Ideally, each walker is respectful, mindful of the door (put flyer only on the glass), speaks knowledgeably about the candidate if asked a question, and tries to engage with the homeowner rather than just putting the push card on the door and hurrying off to the next house. Ted does not want anyone bashing the opponent and no one is allowed to pull opponent signs out of yards. Dress is casual but not wrinkled.

A coordinator position pays $10 an hour. He/she can clock hours at home or away that they accrued. That would include calls and paperwork. They will need to try and get a count and time slot before each Saturday and be at Panera by 9:30am to meet with Ted Seago and get walk lists.

Please contact Tristan Amaya with any questions at
469-215-8229 or tristan.amaya@gmail.com

Please complete the form below to sign up to be a block walker with the THSC Rangers Ted Seago Block Walk.
To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DkTnDSMW42dpKps2gzBiemvAzb29GTshlEWjRbT7xVo/viewform?usp=mail_form_link

Senator Ted Cruz to Speak at HBU 5/2

Faith & Freedom in the Public Square
An Evening w/ Senator Ted Cruz, Dr. Robert Sloan and Dr. Marvin Olasky

Fri, 05/02/2014 07:30 PM
Houston Baptist University - Dunham Theater
General Admission - $20 + Fee
VIP Admission - $100 + Fee
Get Tickets: https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=2288

On the evening of Friday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM - on the campus of Houston Baptist University - Dr. Robert Sloan (President, HBU) will be joined on stage by journalist Dr. Marvin Olasky and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz for a candid conversation on the topic of "Faith and Freedom in the Public Square."

We live in trying times. Those of us who take belief in the God of the Bible seriously feel burdened by the problems that arise in our increasingly secular society. People are abandoning truth, Western culture is failing, and the previously distinct lines between right and wrong are becoming irrevocably blurred.

This event gives you the chance to hear three prominent voices in the public square - an educator, a journalist, and an elected representative of the state of Texas - engaging in an open, honest and meaningful dialogue about the spiritual and cultural challenges we face as a nation. This is about asking and answering tough questions in a God-honoring and purposeful way.

This unique dialogue among the speakers, and between the speakers and the audience, will be facilitated by Warren Cole Smith of World Magazine, and hosted by the Center for Law and Liberty at HBU.

Tickets are $20 for General Admission seating, and a limited number of $100 VIP Reserved seating (which includes admittance to a catered pre-show VIP reception with the speakers that begins at 6:45 pm).

EE Open House & Fall Preview–THURS 4/24

Come on out and see what’s going on at Extraordinary Education this summer and next fall!

Meet the Teacher & Open House Events
• THURSDAY, APRIL 24th
• WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th

Make your plans now to attend one of these informative events 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. Registration will be available at these events.

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 classroom across the deck. This meeting is offered to help new families understand how our program works and to answer common questions. The New Family Overview is designed to provide an introduction of the Extraordinary Education program for families who are new to EE. 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. This is an opportunity for families to view the campus and talk with teachers in an informal atmosphere. Several Fall Preview/Open House events are 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.

Playground Project Complete!

Special thanks are in order for Ion Powell, Todd Powell (his dad), and scouts from BSA Troop 1945 for completing our playground project! This effort was Ion’s Eagle Scout project, and it was a major requirement needed to complete this special achievement.

As you may have noticed while driving on the campus this week, the playground now has an expertly installed wooden border filled with several inches of cushioning playground mulch. Prior to installation of the border, Ion and several of our EE students also spread a load of dirt to level the ground and alleviate flooding and standing water problems around the playground structure.

In addition to the final border and mulch, other volunteers have contributed significantly to the completion of the playground project. Mr. Chuck Venezia (Zoe & Tristan’s dad) along with Chris Walker, Michael and Jason Eaton (Elise Eaton’s sons) and several other volunteers helped with moving the play set from it’s original location and reconstructing the deteriorated and broken sections. Then Sheila Warrick (Christian, Jonathan and Caroline’s mom) singlehandedly repainted the entire structure over a period of several months.

The playground has been in the process of being relocated and refurbished for over a year. It has taken a great deal of time, energy and money to complete this project. Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time as well as all those who have contributed funds through our silent auctions and other fundraisers during the past two years. These events have provided the funding necessary to complete this effort.

New Eagle Scout at EE

Mr. & Mrs. Terry C. Schultz and BSA Troop 533
proudly invite you to attend the

Eagle Scout Court of Honor
for
Ethan Charles Schultz

Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at 2:00 pm 
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
              20155 Cypresswood Drive
Cypress, Texas 77433

Ethan Schultz, a student of EE and HBU Academy, will be receiving his Eagle Scout Award this Saturday, April 26 at a special Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Ethan is a scout with Troop 533 in Cypress, Texas.

To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Only 5% of boys who enter scouting achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.

Ethan’s Eagle Scout Project benefited the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Departments K-9 Search and Rescue Team. The project consisted of refurbishing and making new bark barrels as part of a FEMA Directability training course.