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

Summer Camps at EE

Are you wondering what to do with your kids this summer?  Are you wondering how you will keep them busy and entertained ALL summer long rather than having their eyes glued to their electronic devices?  Well, if you haven't figured your schedule out, let Extraordinary Education help you with our summer camp offerings!  We have options to help them prepare/review for math or the PSAT/SAT/ACT in the upcoming school year, get a little exercise, or just have some good old-fashioned fun!  Camps will fill up fast so make sure that your child won't be left out of the fun!  Register today!
Please contact each instructor to register. Email addresses are listed below.
All camps will be held at Extraordinary Education, 9522 Carraway Lane, Magnolia, TX 77354.

Potter Camp Craft
Camp Description: Camp Craft includes beginning art, art journaling/smash booking, endless games, random bouts of dancing and just all out having a blast.  Our goal is to teach campers to find their own creativity, to embrace what makes them unique as artists, to make lots of mistakes and keep going, to form new friendships, and to stir up a new appreciation for God's beautiful creation.  This year's Potter-themed Craft Camp will offer lots of Potter themed crafts, let the kids use their imagination to create their own houses.  We will do art experiments in Potions, play Quidditch, and so much more!  Potter Camp will be $200 because we are packing so much into our 4 day camp! We warn you if your kid hasn't read all the books there is a very real possibility for spoilers.
Camp Dates: June 12-16
Age Range: 6-14
Camp Schedule: 4 days/10am-3pm
Camp Cost: $200/camper
Email for more information/registration: missmarvelle@gmail.com

Tae Kwon Do and Self Defense
Camp Description: TKD means "the way of the fist and foot". It is a world renowned system of martial arts that can be used for self defense, but likewise instills tenets such as discipline, respect, and self confidence which is valuable for anyone at any stage of life. Classes will consist of learning basic exercises, stretches, proper fighting stances, blocks, kicks and punches.  Light sparring may be included.  Self defense maneuvers, such as how to get out of various holds (headlocks, chokeholds, bearhugs, etc.) will also be taught.  Take downs and pressure point techniques will also be practiced.  Board breaking for beginners may also implemented.
Instructor: Joe Peoples is a 2nd degree black belt who was instructed and trained for 10 years by former PKA world champion Ishmael Robles of Galveston, TX.  Mr. Peoples competed in over 50 martial arts tournaments before becoming a professional kickboxer.  In 1985, he fought on ESPN and was ranked 3rd in the world in the PKA flyweight division.  He has taught martial arts extensively across Galveston, Harris, and Montgomery Counties.  Mr. Peoples is a recent retired police officer having served 30 years in Harris County.
Additional Information: Please note that there are 2 classes on the listed Tuesdays - One in the morning and one in the afternoon.  If a student is not able to come to their regular class, they can make up in the opposite class time.
If student has a uniform, please wear it to camp.  If not, comfortable work out clothing will be acceptable.
Camp Dates: May 30-July 25
Age Range: Class is for 3rd grade - Adult; Parents and teachers are also welcomed and encouraged to join.
Camp Schedule: Every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 or 1:00-2:30 (one day per week)
Camp Costs: $130 for 8 weeks
Max number of participants:  6/morning session and 6/afternoon session
Email for more information/registration: jpeoples@extraed.org

Gamer's Camp
Instructor: Jon Santos
Camp Description: We will be doing Chess and Video Game programming in the morning. After lunch we will start the Minecraft camp (with Redstone Engineering).
Additional Information:Participants will need to bring their own laptops for the computer camps.
Camp Dates: August 7-11
Age Range: 4th-12 grade
Camp Schedule: 5 days/9am-4pm
Camp Cost: $150 for half-day/$250 all day/camp
Email for more information/registration: jonsantos83@gmail.com

Summer Exceed
Instructor: Chad Hall
Camp Description: Summer Exceed is a place for any student who needs to maintain a skill or finish out a curriculum that has been a hassle to complete during the school year!  Starting May 30th and running through July 27th, Mr. Hall will be at EE on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm and then from 1pm to 3pm to help ANY student who is working on an academic goal.  The fee is $15 per two-hour session, a la carte, and the student is expected to arrive prepared to work and/or ask questions for the entire two-hour term.  Please note that all math students who have not yet passed pre-algebra are expected to work in Mrs. Peoples’ math camp.  Additionally, this rate is for students to arrive with a declared goal and curriculum to be aided by Mr. Hall, not for Mr. Hall to create summer course-work for students.  I look forward to a summer of curiosity and discovery!  Please join me in building up your skills or just escaping your summer routine to make sure you are ready for next year! 
Dates offered: May 30-July 27
Class Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10-12pm and 1-3pm.  
Cost: $15/2-hr session (a la carte)
Email for more information/registration: exceedsacademy@gmail.com

Pre-Algebra A/B Help
Instructor: Teri Peoples
Camp Description:  Summer tutoring IS available for those students getting ready to enter Pre-Algebra A. This camps is also for those students needing help with Pre-Algebra B review to get ready for Algebra 1.  
Dates offered: June 6-29 and July 11-27. (Mrs. Peoples will be gone from June 13-22, but Mr. Hall will take her students during these two weeks.)
Class Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 1-3pm. 
Cost: $15/hr (a la carte)
Email for more information/registration: tpeoples@extraed.org

SAT/PSAT/ACT Math Camp
Instructor: Dr. Young
Camp Description: Does your student need to improve their SAT or ACT math score? Then, this is the camp for you.
Additional Information:  Students will need to have completed Algebra I and Geometry. Maximum number of campers is 12.
Dates offered: July 31-August 11
Class Schedule: Monday-Friday from 10-12pm (for two weeks)
Cost: $200 camp fee/$30 supply fee 
Email for more information/registration: cyoung8181@hotmail.com

Math Help Sessions/Math Class Prep
Instructor: Dr. Young
Camp Description: Need help completing last year's curriculum? Need help on the Summer Math Review packet? Then this is the help session for you!
Additional Information: Students will need to bring their own curriculum that they need help finishing.
Dates offered: July 31-August 11
Class Schedule: Monday-Friday from 1-3pm (come whatever and how many ever days suit your needs)
Cost: $10/hr (bring payment when you come)
Email for more information/registration: cyoung8181@hotmail.com

CLT Test Offered at EE

The registration deadline for the May 20th Classic Learning Test (CLT) is quickly approaching.  The CLT, a new and classically based alternative to the SAT and ACT, has been adopted by over 50 colleges for admission and scholarship purposes.  The intent of the CLT is to provide the highest-quality aptitude testing along with the most thoughtful examples of writing that we can find. You can visit the CLT website and learn much more here: https://www.cltexam.com/
Please consider joining us for the May 20th test.  Register here. https://www.cltexam.com/register
Sincerely, the CLT Team
--
Joseph Loomis
Classic Learning Test
https://www.cltexam.com
(844) 925 8392 ext. 709

EE Robotics Team Featured on National Robotics Contest Website

Extraordinary Innovation Labs BEST Robotics team students won the Texas BEST Regional Simulink Programming Design Award along a $1500 CASH award last fall. Now their entry has been featured on the national BEST Robotics website as a sample of outstanding work . Click the link to see their entry!

https://www.mathworks.com/academia/student-competitions/best-robotics/simulink-award.html

Art Show May 11

Artists have a way of,
finding the extra in the ordinary!

Please Join Us
as we Celebrate the
Extraordinary Artists at
Extraordinary Education's
Art Open House

May 11, 2017
4:30-6:30pm
”Beautyberry” Art Room

followed by an evening of
extraordinary entertainment
and desserts at Mrs. Campbell's
theater arts class show!

(Tickets required for the theater
portion of the evening only.)

PSIA State Contest Extraordinary Results!

Congratulations to all 3 EE students who competed at the PSIA State Contest this past weekend in Fort Worth!  They worked hard, represented themselves & EE well, and performed great!  It is a huge accomplishment to place at State, and with the team competing this year in the larger AA division, it is an even greater honor. Congratulations on this outstanding effort!

Alina Rodriguez

• 2nd PLACE - Vocabulary 7,8
• 6th PLACE - Ready Writing 7

Anita Skaria

• 6th PLACE - Art Memory 6,7,8

Sebastian Fernandez

• 8th PLACE - Ready Writing 6

Fall 2017-18 - Meet the Teachers Tuesday 5/2

Meet the Teachers / Open House
May 2nd @ 6:30-8:30pm
Families both “old”and “new” are invited to come learn about all of the great classes we have in store for next year and meet our extraordinary teachers at Extraordinary Education on Tuesday, May 2 from 6:30-8:30pm. This is your chance to get to know our teachers and learn more about their classes/camps and curriculum for Summer and Fall 2017. This a come and go fair style event. Each teacher will have a table display and families can go around and talk to teachers individually. Families may also explore the campus during this time. (Children must remain with a parent at all times during this event.) Please pass it on to your friends and other groups!
New Family Information Meeting
May 2nd @ 4:00-5:30pm
A New Family Information Meeting will also be held from 4:00-5:30pm on the same date, Tuesday, May 2. This presentation is hosted by the Director and is required for all new families interested  in joining our program. Question & Answer and a brief tour 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-Building)
9522 Carraway, Magnolia TX 77354
www.extraed.org

Meet the Teachers Nights

Families are invited to come out and meet our extraordinary teachers on Thursday, April 20th and Tuesday, May 2 from 6:30-8:30pm. This is your chance to get to know our teachers and learn more about their classes/camps and curriculum for Summer and Fall 2017. Families may also explore the campus during this time. Children are welcome to attend, but they must remain with a parent at all times while on campus.

A New Family Meeting will also be held each of the above dates from 4:00-5:30pm. This meeting is required for all new families interested  in joining our program.  Please RSVP by clicking here.  Note: This meeting is best suited to parents and teen students. Younger children will likely become bored.