RHSA Newsletter May 2014 - Richardson Home School Association
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RHSA Newsletter May 2014 - Richardson Home School Association
Please Make Sure You Are Using the Correct PO Box No. P.O. Box 831991 Richardson, TX 75083 RHSA Newsletter May 2014 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rhsa.org RHSA Used Book Sale 6-8:30pm Friday, May 2, 2014 July Newsletter Deadline: Sunday, June 15, 2014 Make submissions to: Virginia Jenkins at [email protected] RHSA Board of Directors: Teri Vedrenne, RHSA President & Co-op Director Julie Jackson, RHSA Treasurer Virginia Jenkins, RHSA Secretary & Newsletter Editor Heather Goodall, RHSA Software Coordinator Lisa Shirley RHSA New Family Mentor Teri Estes, RHSA Co-op Registrar Stephanie MacMiller RHSA Co-op Parent/ Teacher Liaison Candy Boyd, RHSA Co-op Service Hours Coordinator Kristi Hawkinson RHSA Co-op Facility Coordinator If something is missing from the newsletter, please do not hesitate to let us know at [email protected]. Waterview Church of Christ 1409 N. Waterview Drive Richardson, TX 75080 All Homeschoolers Welcome to Buy and Sell! (See p. 16 of this newsletter or go to www.rhsa.org for more information.) Graduation 2014-15 RHSA hosts a graduation every year in May. It is time to begin determining who will graduate with RHSA in 2015 and start forming a Committee to begin the planning. PLEASE let Julie Jackson ([email protected]) know if you have a Senior who plans to graduate with RHSA in 2015. Julie Jackson, 972-467-6848 [email protected] Join us for prayer each Tuesday at 1:30pm in Room 117 at Northrich Baptist Church, located at 1101 Custer Road in Richardson. Hope to see you there! “Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.” ~ Proverbs 22:6 ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS & CONTACTS Information on this page is for RHSA Members and is sponsored and endorsed by RHSA. TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Page(s) Table of Contents & Contacts..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 RHSA Co-op Information ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 RHSA Calendar .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Chess Club ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Scouts ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7 Sports ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-9 Family Field Trips / Free Events in the Metroplex ............................................................................................................................... 10-14 Reading Reward Programs ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15 RHSA Used Book Sale ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Home School Community .................................................................................................................................................................... 17-26 Advertising........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27-38 2013-2014 CONTACTS Name Email Address Office/Position RHSA President ......................................................................... Teri Vedrenne............................................................president@rhsa.org RHSA E-Alerts Coordinator ........................................................ Tracy Sheffield ......................................................... [email protected] RHSA Email Coordinator ............................................................ Virginia Jenkins ............................................................... [email protected] RHSA Field Trip Director ............................................................ Tricia Horne ................................................................ [email protected] RHSA Field Trip Assistant Director ............................................ Coleen Roudebush.............................................. [email protected] RHSA Family Field Trips ............................................................ Gerri Hawes .............................................................. [email protected] RHSA High School Graduation .................................................. Mary Dell Lorenz/Candace Lewis ........................... [email protected] RHSA New Family Mentor.......................................................... Lisa Shirley ................................................................... [email protected] RHSA Secretary & Newsletter Editor ......................................... Virginia Jenkins ....................................................... [email protected] RHSA Software Coordinator....................................................... Heather Goodall ............................................................. [email protected] RHSA Treasurer ......................................................................... Julie Jackson ..................................................... [email protected] RHSA Webservant ..................................................................... Drew Jenkins ......................................................... [email protected] RHSA Co-op Registrar ............................................................... Teri Estes ............................................................coopregistrar@rhsa.org RHSA Co-op Facility Coordinator ............................................... Kristi Hawkinson ............................................................ [email protected] RHSA Co-op Parent/Teacher Liaison ......................................... Stephanie MacMiller ............................................. [email protected] RHSA Co-op Service Hours Coordinator.................................... Candy Boyd .......................................................... [email protected] RHSA Boy Scout Scoutmaster ................................................... Lee Hall ....................................................................... [email protected] RHSA Boy Scout Senior Patrol Leader ...................................... Grainger Hall ............................................................ [email protected] RHSA Boy Scout Troop Historian ............................................... Gabriel Shurtleff ..................................................gb.shurtleff@gmail.com RHSA Cub Scout Cubmaster ..................................................... Tad McClellan ............................................ [email protected] RHSA Chess Club Director ........................................................ Dwight Patterson ............................................. [email protected] RHSA Newsletter News The RHSA newsletter is available online at the beginning of each month (except June) at www.rhsa.org. You will receive an ealert containing the login information just after each newsletter is published. During the school year, you may view a paper copy in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Co-op hours in the RHSA Co-op Committee Room at Northrich Baptist Church, 1101 Custer Road, Richardson, just north of Arapaho Road. -2- RHSA CO-OP INFORMATION Information on this page is for RHSA Members and is sponsored and endorsed by RHSA. Richardson Home School Association - RHSA P.O. Box 831991 Richardson, Texas 75083 www.rhsa.org “Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.” ~ Proverbs 22:6~ CALENDAR DATES May 2 6-8:30pm May 6 May 13 May 13 & 15 May 17 7pm RHSA Used Book Sale (at Waterview Church of Christ) Drama Performances Piano & Voice Recital Last Week of Classes RHSA Graduation at Prestoncrest Church of Christ, 12700 Preston Road, Dallas EDLINE ACTIVATION Edline is Co-op’s Class and Student Management website and Communications website. With this website you may view your students’ class pages, grades, syllabus, etc. This website and the emails it generates are our primary means of communication with you. Please remember to activate your Edline account, using the activation code that was provided to you at registration, or that was emailed to you. For help with activating, please go to www.edline.net. Select Help (in the top right corner). Or, you may contact our Edline Coordinator at [email protected]. BOX TOP COUPONS Don’t forget to continue collecting your Box Top coupons from grocery products and bring them to Co-op in September. This helps us replenish balls and jump ropes! There will be a Box-Top collection box at Co-op in which you may deposit your Box-Tops. Thank you! QUESTIONS ABOUT CO-OP Most Co-op information, including Class Schedules, Calendars, Registration Dates, etc., is on our website at www.rhsa.org/coop. If you have any questions, please e-mail the Co-op Director, Teri Vedrenne, at [email protected] or the Co-op Registrar, Teri Estes, at [email protected]. Sincerely, Your RHSA Co-op Committee Richardson Home School Association Teaching Co-op is a Christian organization with teachers who teach from a Biblical perspective. The Co-op, which began in 1992, exists for the primary purpose of enriching the education of our children and providing Christian fellowship with other home school families. The Co-op is not designed to take the place of parental education at home, but to provide enhancement educational opportunities. The Co-op offers classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays on a 32 week schedule, September through May, at Northrich Baptist Church (NBC), 1101 Custer Road, Richardson, Texas, 75080 just north of Arapaho Road. Contacts and Other Information: Email Address: Co-op Director – [email protected] Our Website: www.rhsa.org: click on “Teaching Co-op” Edline: Parents and students must make any e-mail address changes on Edline themselves. Go to www.edline.net and enter your screen name and password; click on “Manage Account.” -3- RHSA CALENDAR Information on this page is for RHSA Members and is sponsored and endorsed by RHSA. May 2014 FT = Field Trip Sunday APRIL 27 4 Monday Tuesday 28 For Cub Scout and Boy Scout schedules, go to www.troop437.org 29 5 6 RHSA CO-OP CLASSES Wednesday 30 Thursday MAY 1 RHSA CO-OP CLASSES Chess Club Classes (p. 5) 7 8 FT: Charlotte’s Web Friday 2 RHSA USED BOOK SALE (p. 16) Homeschool Ice Skating (p. 23) 9 ARLINGTON BOOK FAIR RHSA CO-OP CLASSES 11 Happy Mother’s Day! 12 13 LAST WEEK OF RHSA CO-OP CLASSES 18 19 PIANO & VOICE RECITALS 20 25 26 27 14 FT: Sherlock Holmes Chess Club Classes (p. 5) 15 LAST WEEK OF RHSA CO-OP CLASSES Saturday 3 10 ARLINGTON BOOK FAIR Chess Club Meeting (p. 5) 16 Homeschool Ice Skating (p. 23) 17 RHSA GRADUATION (p. 3) Chess Club Classes (p. 5) 21 22 Chess Club Classes (p. 5) 23 24 28 29 Chess Club Classes (p. 5) 30 31 RHSA SPLASH DAY HOSTED BY THE RHSA CHESS CLUB (p. 5) * * * For more information on the items on this calendar, please see the full ad elsewhere in this newsletter. * * * -4- CHESS CLUB Information on this page is for RHSA Members and is sponsored and endorsed by RHSA. RHSA Chess Club Chess Club Top 30 as of April 12, 2014 1. 2. 3. (tied) 5. 6. (tied) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Matthew Patterson Sarah Patterson Mark Patterson Hannah Patterson Kevin Yu John Patterson William Schmitz Max Nichols Ben Irwin Patrick Ralston Kate Patterson Michael Kneen Joanna Patterson Andrew Cash Spencer Megrue 16. 17. 18. (tied) 20. 21. (tied) (tied) 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Nathanael Blocher Josh Thomas Matthew Shear Sebastian McKee Sam Cassels Jefferson Cooley Corbin McKee Margaret Schmitz Ethan Perry Laynie Miller Brett McCabe Hannah Kneen Christian Perry Rebekah Patterson Lilly Counts The next RHSA Chess Club meeting will be Saturday, May 10 from 11am to 2pm at the Campbell Green Recreation Center (near the SW corner of Campbell and Hillcrest roads in North Dallas/Richardson: 214-670-6314). The club cost is $35 for a 4-month period. At our club meeting, we will discuss our upcoming May 17 Chess Tournament (see below for details) and including our annual (and free of charge) "Club-vs-Club" Tournament against Richardson's Senior Chess Club. We need more (and new) chess players to attend our club meetings so that we can plan our chess events effectively. We are also offering all Boy Scouts the Chess Merit Badge! Get your Scout paperwork from your Troop leadership and attend our Chess Club or weekly classes to work on your badge. Our 2014 May DFW ACF Chess Tournament will be on the following Saturday, May 17 from 10am to 2pm. Early cheaper fee ($20) is due on Sat, May 10 ($30 thereafter). You can sign up by calling the Rec phone number: 214670-6314 or you can do so during our Chess Club Meeting. The RHSA Chess Club and the Patterson family are hosting an RHSA Annual Richardson SPLASH DAY swimming pool activity at the Canyon Creek Swimming Pool (located at 600 Aspenwood Drive, Richardson, TX ) on Saturday, May 31 from 1pm - 8pm FOR FREE. We will have a fun water gun war, gutter-ball, water capture the flag, and many other fun swimming pool activities. If anyone is interested, please call Dwight Patterson at 972-470-9247. For more info, including weekly Thursday evening chess classes (6pm-9pm), fun family events, and chess tournaments for all ages, please call the RHSA Chess Club Coach: Dwight Patterson, at 972-470-9247 or email him at: [email protected]. -5- CUB SCOUTS Information on this page is for RHSA Members and is sponsored and endorsed by RHSA. RHSA Cub Scouts Pack 437 We meet on Monday nights at 7pm at Town North Presbyterian Church, 1776 N. Plano Road, Richardson, TX 75081. If you would like for your son to be part of a growing and exciting Pack … then feel free to contact me for more information! Tad McClellan, Cubmaster, Pack 437, [email protected] Cub Scout Pack 437 Scouts is back in action and better than ever. This year we are redoubling our efforts to show our young men what the Bible teaches and what being a servant leader is all about. We want to show our scouts what it takes to be strong in our faith in a world that seems to fall farther and farther away from God’s will. I was reminded by the dad of one of our scouts who happens to be a pastor that God has defeated evil already. So that while we see evil in our world, God is often able to use that for his purposes. I believe God can use all circumstances to accomplish His Mission and I desire that Pack 437 continues to be part of that. This year is a going to be great. As always our goal is that Monday nights is the scouts’ favorite night of the week and while doing that, they learn that God has called His men to be leaders and by doing so has called us to be servants. Upcoming events include the fall family campout, rockets and movie night. There is no better time to start than right now. Tad McClellan Cubmaster, Pack 437 [email protected] HTTP://www.cubpack437.org -6- BOY SCOUTS Information on this page is for RHSA Members and is sponsored and endorsed by RHSA. RHSA Boy Scouts Troop 437 We meet on Monday nights at 7pm at Town North Presbyterian Church, 1776 N. Plano Road, Richardson, TX 75081. th We camp the 4 weekend of every month, except July when we brown out. If you would like more information, please email Lee Hall at [email protected]. Troop 437 Gazette “The seven stars of the big dipper are Alkaid, Mizar, Alioth, Megrez, Dubhe, Merak, and Phecda.” The trip to Fort Davis, the McDonald Observatory, and Carlsbad Caverns was a once in a lifetime opportunity. In March, Troop 437 packed up their gear and departed to Davis Mountains State Park that would be their home for the next three days. This campout, the scouts would be heading to West Texas and New Mexico for an exciting weekend of traveling through caverns and old forts to find discoveries of their own. On Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m., the troop met at the parking lot to prepare for the ten hour drive to Davis Mountains State Park. When they arrived, the troop unpacked, set up camp, and cooked dinner. At 6:00 a.m. the next morning, the troop loaded the bus and departed to Fort Davis where they saw what it was like to live in a fort right after the Civil War. Each scout earned their Junior Ranger badges by going around the whole fort answering questions. When the troop left Fort Davis, they headed to the McDonald Observatory where they were given a tour of two large telescopes and a presentation on the sun. Later that night, the troop returned to the observatory to participate in a star party where they were given a chance to look through many different telescopes and see star clusters and the planet Jupiter. After a busy day, the troop returned to Davis Mountains State Park for the night. The next morning, they woke up and hastily departed to Carlsbad Caverns to have an amazing time hiking around in the caverns. In two groups, the troop went down into the King’s Palace room and the big room. The big room had an enormous, natural cross on the ceiling that was about the size of one whole football field. After a well-earned dinner at Pizza Inn, the troop departed to Brantley Lake State Park and set up camp for the night. The next morning, the troop ate their last breakfast of that campout together, packed up their gear, and set off on their long journey home. The scouts returned home with fond memories of one of the troop's most exciting campouts and many treasured memories. But our adventures are not over. If you are interested in the scouting adventure and Troop 437 excellence, we invite you to visit our website at www.troop437.org Thank you for reading, and please keep the troop and its leaders in your prayers. The RHSA Chess Club is now offering all Boy Scouts the Chess Merit Badge! Get your Scout paperwork from your Troop leadership and attend our Chess Club or weekly classes to work on your badge (see website for www.troop437.org for meeting dates). -7- SPORTS Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. -8- SPORTS Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Home School Athletic Association (HSAA) HSAA was established to provide homeschooled youth with opportunities to compete in competitive athletic events in a Christian atmosphere. Through this athletic competition, HSAA is committed to providing parents with support in their responsibility of developing high moral character within each student-athlete. Each participating adult volunteer must sign a statement of faith. If you would like to receive information about HSAA, please e-mail us at one of the following addresses: Kim Wallar (Volleyball): Michael Sanders (Football): Paul Cordell (Cross Country): Paul Davis (Basketball): Trey Hoegenauer (Soccer): Ken Goode (Baseball): Kara Schmidt (Track & Field): Beth Sanders (Cheerleading): [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Check out HSAA’s Sports Schedules at www.hsaa.org. The Wylie Saints are Looking for YOU! The Wylie Saints are a 6-man homeschool Jr. High tackle football team in the Wylie area. We are looking for 6th-8th grade players for our 2014 fall season. We are coached by Tom Nicklas, an Allen High School football coach with over 20 years’ experience and 2 retired NFL players. Your son will be given the chance to get into shape at our summer conditioning program along with participating in devotions for character building. We strive to keep costs affordable for all parents and to be good stewards of what the Lord provides. If you would like more information, please contact Brynn Rogers at [email protected]. An informational meeting will take place in the spring. -9- FAMILY FIELD TRIPS Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. FREE EVENTS IN THE METROPLEX A. W. PERRY HOMESTEAD MUSEUM -- CARROLLTON FREE Admission and Tours Monday-Saturday, 10am-noon and 1-5pm, www.cityofcarrollton.com. DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE AT OLD CITY PARK – DALLAS KIDS FREE 1st Sunday each month. Closed January & August. Location: 1515 S. Harwood, Dallas, Texas 75215. Phone: 214-421-5141. For more information: http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org. Members always FREE. KIMBELL ART MUSEUM EXHIBIT – FT. WORTH Admission to the museum's Permanent Collection is always FREE. For more information: https://www.kimbellart.org/. VARIED UTD EVENTS FROM CONCERTS TO LECTURES – RICHARDSON For a complete calendar and details: http://www.utdallas.edu/ah/events/index.html. MEYERSON ORGAN RECITAL & TOUR MONTHLY DURING WEEKDAYS – DALLAS For details: http://www.dallasculture.org/meyersonSymphonyCenter/eventCalendar.asp?cat=0&page=category&category=Free. WRR CLASSICAL 101 HAS CALENDAR WITH AREA MUSIC/ART INFO, LOTS OF THEM FREE – DALLAS/FT. WORTH For upcoming events: http://www.wrr101.com/?id=1. LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN PLANO FINE ARTS CONCERT SERIES – PLANO Monthly evening concerts for the church and community, always featuring quality soloists or ensembles. There are few concerts of this same excellence anywhere, and on most occasions we ask only for a door offering. Link for more info about performers: http://www.lolplano.org/finearts.htm. Link to sign up for concert notices: http://www.lol-plano.org/finearts.htm. FREE TARGET FIRST SATURDAYS AT NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER – DALLAS Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. For details: http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/learn/kidsfamilies. CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART – DALLAS Located at 2010 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75021. Daily admission is free with a suggested donation of $7 for adults and $5 for Seniors. For details: http://crowcollection.org/visit/. TRINITY RIVER AUDUBON CENTER FREE THIRD THURSDAYS – DALLAS Located at 6500 S. Loop 12, Dallas, Texas 75217, 214-398-8722. For details: http://trinityriver.audubon.org/hours-fees-directions. DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART – DALLAS Free admission for self-guided tours and more. For details: http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org/visit/explore-free. Also, many events for kids on first Tuesday of each month. Check the calendar each month here http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org/visit/calendar for details. 50 FREE THINGS TO DO – DALLAS Having fun doesn't have to be expensive! The many things to see and do in Dallas include those that can be enjoyed absolutely free. Check out the list here: http://www.tourtexas.com/content.cfm?id=136. THE MORTON H. MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER ORGAN RECITALS AND TOUR -- DALLAS Organ Recitals are open to the public at no charge. Reservations are not required but requested for groups of 15 or more. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes. Tours of the building are given following each recital. Tours last approximately 1 hour. No Recitals are scheduled during the summer months. For more information, please call 214/670-3331 or check the events calendar at http://www.dallasculture.org/meyersonSymphonyCenter/eventCalendar.asp. * * * If you find that an item is no longer offered, please let us know at [email protected]. Thank you! * * * - 10 - FAMILY FIELD TRIPS Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Please DO NOT contact the field trip director or field trip hosts about the events that appear on the Family Field Trip pages. These are opportunities that your family members may enjoy together. YOU are responsible for communicating directly with the entity offering the field trip. Please confirm the details by phone. We cannot guarantee that all information we have received is correct. You will find a Field Trip Newsletter for RHSA-hosted field trips online at www.rhsa.org under the Field Trips link. Thank you! YEAR-ROUND (EXCEPT MONDAYS AND HOLIDAYS): HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM – PLANO Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-4:30pm. Location: Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 West 15th Street, Plano. Docent-Led Tours: Time: 1:30pm, Tues-Sun. (one tour daily). Admission: $5 Adults; $3.50 Children 5 & up, Students, and Seniors (65+); Children 4 and under are free; Museum members free. Docent will collect admission fees before the tour begins. Self-Guided Grounds Tours: Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm, Tues. - Sun. Tour the grounds only, no access to the Farrell-Wilson house or outbuildings. Grounds guide available. Admission: $2 per person, Children 4 and under free; Museum members free. Group Tours: Time: Each program lasts about 11/2 hours; Available by appointment only. Cost: $5/child; $3/adult chaperones. Depending on the size of the group, up to two teachers can attend free of charge. For Registration and Other Information: call 972 881 0140 or Click Here. Discount: Heritage Farmstead Museum is offering HEART of Texas members a $1 off the adult regular admission price (up to 4 people) and 50 cents off child's regular admission, good for either the 1:30pm Historic Farrell-Wilson house tour or for the following special events: Harvest Festival, Lantern Light, and Spring Festival. ~ The items in this section of the newsletter originate from the HEART of Texas’ Bi-Monthly Newsletter. ~ *** All links in the items below should be active, so please click on them for more information. Thank you! *** MAY 2 RICHARDSON HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION USED BOOK SALE Time: 6pm-8:30pm. Location: Waterview Church of Christ, 1409 N. Waterview Drive (Between Arapaho and Campbell). Details: Hundreds of books, games and videos to choose from. All homeschoolers welcome! You do not have to be a member of RHSA to shop and sell your books. For More Information: Click Here (click on "Used Book Sale" then click on "Book Sale Flyer"). To Help and Shop Early: Contact Kim Ritchie Here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ime: 10am-4pm. Cost: $23/participant. Details: (Class + Tour). This amazing cat is designed for maximum speed! That comes with great advantages, as well as some disadvantages. Come learn about, see and fall in love with our amazing cats! To Register, Call: 254-897-2960. MAY 9-10 HOMESCHOOL BOOK FAIR Time: 8:30am-5:30pm. Location: Arlington Convention Center: 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington. Admission: $20 per adult at the door; $5 per child (ages 5-20) at door; FREE for children 4 and under. The registration fee is the same whether you attend on or both days. For More Information: Click Here. - 11 - FAMILY FIELD TRIPS Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. MAY 22 SANDY LAKE AMUSEMENT PARK HOME SCHOOL FAMILY DAY Time: 10am-4pm. Fee: $10 per person; Children under 2 are free. Activities Include: Unlimited use of all 19 Amusement Rides; Miniature Golf; Live Shetland Ponies; Paddle Boats; Hula Hoop Contest; and Falcon Flyers Jump Rope Show. Door Prize Drawings and Home School Vendor Booths will add to the fun! Details: You will need a copy of the event flyer to receive discount. Without discount, admission will be $15 per person. For More Information/Flyer: Click Here. MAY 28 WILD HOMESCHOOL DAY SHARKAROSA WILDLIFE RANCH Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: $5 per attendee. Pre-Registration Deadline: May 26. Pre-registration Required! Click Here or call: 940-686-4600. VARIOUS EVENTS AROUND THE METROPLEX CONTESTS/COMPETITIVE EVENTS 1. BEST Robotics 2. FIRST Lego League: 2014 FLL WORLD CLASS CHALLENGE 3. National Engineers Week 4. USA Mathematical Talent Search 5. Igniting Creative Energy Challenge for K-12 6. Texas Beef Leaders of Tomorrow Contest CIVICS/GOOD CITIZENSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 7. City of Fort Worth Youth Advisory Board -- Fort Worth 8. City of North Richland Hills Teen Court -- North Richland Hills 9. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court -- Hurst-Euless-Bedford NATURE CENTERS, ZOOS, & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS/CAMPS 10. Camp Tonkawa (Day Camps and Outdoor Education) -- Collinsville 11. Dallas Arboretum -- Dallas 12. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs 13. Fort Worth Botanic Gardens -- Fort Worth 14. Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Classes -- Fort Worth 15. Fossil Rim 16. Haven's Horses (Horsemanship & Outdoor Education) -- Keller 17. Heard Museum Homeschool Classes – McKinney 18. Heritage Farmstead Museum -- Plano 19. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area 20. Nash Farm -- Grapevine 21. Oliver Nature Park -- Mansfield 22. Ride with Pride -- Southlake 23. Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch -- Pilot Point 24. Texas Discovery Gardens -- Dallas 25. Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs -- State Parks in North Texas Purtis Creek State Park -- Athens Cedar Hill State Park -- Cedar Hill Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Denton Eisenhower State Park -- Denison Dinosaur Valley State Park -- Glen Rose Fort Richardson SP and HS/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway -- Jacksboro Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway -- Mineral Wells Tyler State Park -- Tyler Important Reminder: Items in this newsletter may not necessarily be in alignment with your family’s moral/ethical/religious values. As with any events you come across, please check out the appropriateness of the event before attending. Thank you! - 12 - FAMILY FIELD TRIPS Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. PERFORMING ARTS 26. Artisan Center Theater Performances -- Hurst Artie's Children's Playhouse: My Son Pinocchio Jr -- May 10 Shrek the Musical -- June 7 - July 12 Main Stage Performances: Lost In Yonkers -- May 10 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers -- May 16 - June 28 27. Breitling Youth Theater/Acting for Children Performances -- Garland 28. Cantare Performance Choir -- Southlake 29. Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse Performances -- Fort Worth 30. CATS Theater Performances -- Arlington 31. Cottage Theater Performances -- Watauga 32. Dallas Children’s Theater Performances -- Dallas 33. Dallas Symphony Orchestra -- Dallas 34. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra -- Fort Worth 35. Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra -- Dallas 36. Plano Children’s Theater Performances -- Plano 37. Texas Ballet Theater Performances -- Special Pricing -- Dallas/Ft. Worth Swan Lake -- May 30-June 1 HEART of Texas Discount Day -- May 31 at 2pm (30% Discount) 38. Texas Ballet Theater Dance School -- Dance Classes -- Fort Worth 39. Home School Discount Tickets to Dallas Theater Performances ART MUSEUMS 40. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – Fort Worth 41. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibits -- Dallas Variations on Theme: Contemporary Art 1950s - Present Through Encountering Space in the Center for Creative Connections -- Throughout Spring 2013 42. Kimball Art Museum Exhibit -- Fort Worth Admission to the museum's Permanent Collection is always FREE 43. Perot Museum -- Dallas Homeschool Programs: 44. Museum of Science & History -- Fort Worth 45. Nasher Sculpture Center -- Dallas OMNI THEATERS 46. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater -- Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History Rocky Mountain Express Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure Animalopolis Forces of Nature HISTORICAL PROGRAMS 47. Programs at Log Cabin Village -- Fort Worth 48. Dallas Heritage Village -- Dallas 49. Old Red Museum -- Dallas SCIENCE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES 50. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History -- May 10 51. North Texas District Science Fair for Home Schoolers - 13 - FAMILY FIELD TRIPS Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS 1. Baylor and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) Scholarship VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer opportunities must indicate a direct homeschool interest to be included in this listing. 2. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties -- American Cancer Society 3. Learn to Laugh in Another Language: Be a Host Family for a Foreign-Exchange Student -- INTO EdVENTURES 4. Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals; Friendship -- Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County 5. Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals -- Johnson & Ellis Counties 6. Home School Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals -- Dallas -- The Stewpot 7. Texas Global Education and Cultural Exchange Program I lift up my eyes to the mountains— Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, The Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— He who watches over you will not slumber; Indeed, he who watches over Israel will Neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you— The LORD is your shade at your right hand; The sun will not harm you by day, Nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm— He will watch over your life; The LORD will watch over your coming and Going both now and forevermore. ~ Psalm 121 ~ - 14 - READING REWARD PROGRAMS Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. PIZZA HUT BOOK IT! READING PROGRAM BOOK IT! runs every school year from October through March. The teacher sets a reading goal for each child in the class. A tracking chart and reproducibles are included to make it that much easier. And, we now offer a free online Minute Tracker! As soon as a child meets the monthly reading goal, the teacher gives him or her a Reading Award Certificate. Program for grades K-6. Orders are taken on an individual homeschool family basis only. Homeschool group orders are no longer accepted. Each family must submit their own individual request. Enrollment for the 2013-14 program has closed. Be sure to mark your calendar and check back after May 1, 2014 to enroll for the 2014-15 program. Planning on moving? Materials will not ship until September and will not forward, therefore, if you are planning on moving, please wait to enroll until you have your new address. To Enroll Your Homeschool: Click Here Book It! Hotline: 1-800-426-6548 Hotline Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT (Monday through Friday) BRAUM’S BOOK BUDDY PROGRAM The Braum’s’ Book Buddy program gives children the opportunity to read for delicious prizes from Braum’s! Who Can Participate: Children in 1st - 5th grades. Program Runs: September through end of school year. Read to Succeed is an exciting program that encourages students in grades K through 6 to read for fun. Reward: Each child can earn a delicious treat from Braum’s! The best part...it costs nothing to participate in Braum’s Book Buddy reading program. We're happy to offer this program to elementary schools and homeschools absolutely free! At Braums, we want to promote a positive attitude in children for a lifetime love of reading. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to Six Flags! The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate, and it's a great way to motivate kids to read. How does Book Buddy work? Teachers distribute Braum’s Book Buddy booklets to their students and then monitor book reading by placing a Book Buddy sticker in the student's booklet for each book read. When a student has read six books, the teacher rewards the student with a coupon for a free treat from Braum’s! The program deadline is March 3, 2014 at 5pm CST. To Enroll: Send us a written request for enrollment information on school letterhead to (homeschoolers, give your school a name and use it to make letterhead): Please use one of the following web browsers to access Read to Succeed: Chrome (preferred!), Safari, Firefox, Opera or Internet Explorer 10. Please do not use Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9. Braum’s Book Buddy Reading Program PO Box 25429 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Go to the website to sign up: https://feedback.sixflags.com/rts/default.aspx Upon receipt of your written request (and upon meeting criteria) we will add your school to our mailing list and your school will automatically receive information on the program each year. Braum’s Book Buddy program is a great way to encourage children to read and earn prizes at the same time! For More Information: Click Here. - 15 - RHSA USED BOOK SALE Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. * * * CAUTION: All money and items left behind at the end of SALE DAY will be considered donations to RHSA. * * * Richardson Home School Association Used Book Sale Friday, May 2, 2014 6:00pm to 8:30pm Waterview Church of Christ 1409 N. Waterview Drive between Arapaho & Campbell SEE CAUTION ABOVE ↑ ALL ITEMS MUST BE PRICED IN WHOLE DOLLARS. (Items not priced in WHOLE dollars will round to the nearest dollar.) Stick the index card on the item. Multiple items should be bagged and TAPED closed with the card attached to the OUTSIDE of the bag. Please sort items into these categories: WRITE ON A SELF-STICK INDEX CARD: Category:_________________ Price:__________________ Name of the Item:________________________________ Your Name:_____________________________________ (Self-stick index cards may be available at Walmart. If you can’t find self-stick cards PLEASE USE MASKING TAPE to attach regular index cards.) • • • • • • Preschool K-2 Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 FREE STUFF • • • • • • Reference / How-to* Miscellaneous Computer / DVD / video Multi grade / Full line / Unit Studies** General Reading Games Books for sale will be received at the door between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Friday afternoon. The sale will run from 6:00pm to 8:30pm and you may pick up your money and any unsold items between 9:00pm and 9:30pm. * * * CAUTION: All money and items left behind at the end of SALE DAY will be considered donations to RHSA. * * * INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUYERS • Procure a plethora of one dollar bills and bring them along. • Bring a brand new full book of checks. Bring boxes, bags or sacks to carry your purchases home. • Shop politely. • Do not open packages. Keep tables neat. • Stockpilers will be persecuted!!! • Do not pile up what you’re thinking of buying—it’s unfair to other shoppers. This is the pay as you go plan! Impulse buying to the max!! Life on the edge!! (You can always sell it next year.) • If you have all you can carry, go and pay for it, put it in your car and come back to buy more. • While you’re standing in line, make sure you have correct bills or write a check to cover each purchase. Do not detach cards from items. • If you have multiple items from one seller, group those items together and write one check to cover all, but do not detach cards from items. • Proceed to the cashier with your stack of grouped items. Do not detach cards from items. • Do not detach cards from items. ;-) • The cashier will remove cards from your items and receive exact amounts for each card or group of cards. NO CHANGE WILL BE MADE. COME PREPARED! If you have any questions about the book sale, please contact Kim Ritchie at [email protected]. * * * CAUTION: All money and items left behind at the end of SALE DAY will be considered donations to RHSA. * * * - 16 - HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Help Needed at Arlington Book Fair In Exchange for Free Admission If you missed online registration for the 30th Home School Book Fair May 9-10, 2014, you can still register at the door. Better yet you can attend both days of the Book Fair without paying any registration fee at all if you volunteer only two hours of your time. We still need people as registrars, badge checkers and parent volunteers in the Check Room. We also need child volunteers to work as runners in the Exhibit Hall (age 11 and up), vendor bag distributors (age 10 and up) and helpers in the Check Room (age 13 and up). If you or your children are interested in volunteering, please call: Child Volunteers Call Linda: 817-465-5244 Adult Volunteers Call Elizabeth: 817-299-0484 Perot Museum of Nature and Science Homeschool Programs We are excited to announce our new upcoming Homeschool programs. Choose one or more programs from our six upcoming two-part series. See programming topics and dates below: - April 7 & 14, 2014 – Habitats & Animals There is still space available for these hands-on, educational laboratory based programs located at the Perot Museum. Simply click on the following link for information and reservations. Homeschool information is located on our web site at http://www.perotmuseum.org/events-and-programs/school-programs/homeschool/index.html. Beyond our upcoming Homeschool days, we offer additional time in the Museum and recommend that you stay and take advantage of visiting all five levels. Five floors house 11 permanent exhibit halls containing state-of-the-art video and 3D computer animation with thrilling, life-like simulations where visitors can exercise their brains through hands-on activities, interactive kiosks and educational games. The extraordinary building and outdoor space serves as a living science lesson, offering provocative illustrations of engineering, technology and conservation. To reserve a space for one or more of the upcoming Homeschool programs, please register online. If you have any additional questions regarding a museum visit, or any of our upcoming Homeschool programs, do not hesitate to send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you and your students at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Linda Murdock Director of Sales Perot Museum of Nature and Science Phone 214.756.5750 | [email protected] 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX 75201-1704 Phone 214.428.5555 | Fax 214.756.5890 | perotmuseum.org - 17 - HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY - 18 - Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. EXTRA!!! READ ALL ABOUT IT! We are wanting to do a reception scene for "Father of the Bride". In order to do this, we need lots of extras (characters that have no speaking part). Spread the word! WE NEED: 40-50 extras- About 40 Extras 5 foot or taller, 10+ extras under 5 ft. COST: $0 PROVIDE: Dress clothes to attend a wedding reception and get approved ahead of time. ATTEND: A few Rehearsals in MAY, Perform May 24th 4:15pm & 7:00pm PLEASE EMAIL US if you are interested in this! NEW YORK TRIP PLANNING IN THE WORKS! PAST & CURRENT STUDENTS! We are hoping to have about 20 students and parents going. Please let us know if your student(s) or you & your student(s) are interested in this. HOW: WE'D DO FUNDRAISING ALL YEAR LONG - working towards the goal of going WHEN: Spring Break March 2015, sometime between March 7-14th. (4-5 Nights) Estimated Cost Per person: $2150 (4 people to a room), $2300 (3 people to a room), $2500 (2 people to a room) WOULD INCLUDE: • Round trip flights to your destination • Transportation from the airport to your hotel • Subway transportation as needed for your suggested itinerary • Transportation from your hotel to the airport • Four Nights Hotel accommodation in midtown Manhattan • Professional tour manager with your group throughout the tour • Night Security at Hotel • St Patrick's Cathedral, Tiffany's & Co (From Breakfast at Tiffany's!) • 4 Dinners Dinner at Ellen's Stardust Diner Dinner at Planet Hollywood Dinner at Buca di Beppo Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe • Central Park Walking Tour • Visit to the Apple Store/FAO Schwarz/Fifth Avenue • Admission to the tour at NBC Studios & Admission to the observatory at Top of the Rock • Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour • Guided tour of the New Amsterdam Theatre • Believe NYC Program (includes a show, workshop and meet the artist) • Free time in Times Square • Three Broadway show tickets (rear mezzanine seating) • Talk back with the cast at the conclusion of one of your Broadway shows • Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island Ferry Ticket • Visit to the Wall Street Area, the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center , Chinatown & Little Italy • Be a part of the outdoor audience at the NBC Today Show • Admission to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) • Theatre or dance workshop (topic to be chosen) • Visit to Greenwich Village & SoHo, High Line Park , Chelsea Market, Empire State Building • Trip delay and medical insurance coverage up to $50,000 per person • FREE website where parents and students can register and pay online with no monthly fees Annie Breitling 972-658-3915 www.ActingForChildren.org [email protected] - 19 - 303 Main St., Garland, TX 75040 HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP Teens: How are you spending your summer? As relaxing as it may be to chill at the pool or hang out with friends, what if you chose instead to make an eternal impact in the lives of kids right where you live?! Teens and college students from around your state are coming together to reach the boys and girls of your community and YOU can be a part of this team! Christian Youth in Action® (CYIA) is a program designed to train you and a team of other young people in effective and engaging ways to teach children about God. You will attend a one week training school where you will learn to present the Gospel, counsel a child for salvation and lead a dynamic club ministry for kids. After this training, you will return to your local community and teach clubs at various locations with a team of other young people. If you have a heart for ministry and want to team up with other young people to reach the children in your community, then CYIA is for you! Just think, this summer you can: • • • • • Reach boys and girls with the Gospel See your faith and vision grow deeper Build new friendships that will last a lifetime Grow in communication, teamwork, endurance, responsibility, and self-confidence Gain experience for ministry in your own local church, school or vocation Now, doesn't THAT sound like a rewarding summer?! ----------------------------------------------------------------CYIA DALLAS INFO: Each teen who meets the application requirements and successfully completes the training will be certified by CEF to be a summer missionary and lead 5-Day Clubs. Teens will attend a training camp from June 9-14 where they will learn to present the Gospel clearly on a child's level, counsel a child for salvation and lead a dynamic 5-Day Club ministry for kids. After this training, teens will return to their local community and teach 5-Day Clubs. 5-Day Clubs are Bible clubs for children ages 4-12 which are held in homes, apartment complexes, parks, and various other places for about an hour a day for five consecutive days during the summer. Exciting Christ-centered Bible lessons and true missionary stories are taught, along with memory verses, songs, and reviews games. Requirements for CYIA, To qualify, a teen must: 1) be a committed Christian; 2) be 14-18 years of age; We will interview 13 year old students for consideration. 3) be able to teach at least six 5-Day Clubs after training (we recommend scheduling from 2 to 4 clubs a day each week for each team!) 4) actively raise prayer and financial support. ($180.00 for training which includes 5 day camp and all materials) CEF obligation to the summer missionary The CEF Dallas Area will: 1) train the teen in sharing the gospel, preparing Bible lessons, and conducting a good Bible club; 2) assist the supporting church to organize 5-Day Clubs for outreach and each teen's experience of conducting a Bible club; 3) organize 5-Day Clubs in the area and assign teens to work as teams at their availability; 4) train the teens to write support letters and thank you letters, and help them in raising prayer and financial support; 5) If the teens want to raise support to be paid a small amount for each club in which he/she works for the summer, he/she must raise more than the cost of training and will be paid $25.00 per club according to the amount raised above expenses. Parental participation will be needed on various levels to assist with transportation and other needs as they may arise. Contact CEF Dallas/Lauri Mayberry at 903-217-6387 or [email protected] for more information. - 20 - HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. ~ Please note that early registration ended on March 21, 2013 ~ - 21 - HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. ETA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL HOME SCHOOL HONOR SOCIETY IOTA ALPHA CHAPTER 2011-2012 INFORMATION SHEET MISSION STATEMENT Eta Sigma Alpha is a student-run organization whose purpose is to promote scholarship, develop leadership skills, and provide opportunities for community service and networking with like-minded students who desire to advance the honor society’s purpose. HISTORY Eta Sigma Alpha is the first honor society established exclusively for home schooled students. It was founded by Joanne E. Juren, M. Ed., Executive Director of the Home Education Partnership of Texas. It has grown into a national organization with 259 chapters in 42 states. The Iota Alpha Chapter began in August of 2003. During the first year, the members completed service hours for two organizations that assist homeless people in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and since then, members have continued to serve at a local charity chosen by the society. ELIGIBILITY Becoming a member requires outstanding academic achievement. Membership is available to 9th -12th grade students who meet the academic and application requirements of the honor society. There are several requirements for new membership for each student: • Be a home schooled student by the HSLDA definition completing 50% of his/her studies at home under the direct supervision of the parent. Co-op programs, group classes, and even community college courses are acceptable as long as the 50% rule is followed. Students enrolled in public school programs, charter school programs, full-time college programs, or other programs where more than 50% of the school time is spent in supervision of a school setting or where public school receives 50% funding for the student's attendance are not eligible for ESA membership. • Have at least a 3.5 GPA on a four-point scale as shown on a parent prepared transcript that you provide. • Applicant must supply a photocopy (with test date visible) of minimum test scores from one of the following tests within 12 months of the application deadline : IOWA, Stanford, or CAT normed standardized achievement tests (90% composite or complete battery score, not “core total), SAT (1800), ACT (26), PSAT score (180). Per ESA national guidelines, we cannot accept any other standardized test and we cannot accept test scores from a parent-administered test. IOTA ALPHA Chapter is not allowed to consider test scores from parent-administered tests. • Read, sign and date a code of conduct sheet that will be included with the application papers. • Submit recommendations from three different individuals (one from a parent) who know the applicant personally. Applications must be postmarked or received by August 31, 2014 and will not be processed if incomplete. MEETINGS The members will meet 6 times during the school year on Fridays in the early-mid afternoon for approximately one and a half hours. A luncheon will be held sometime after the last meeting with an announcement of officers for the following year during the luncheon. The location of the meetings Plano area. All members will be required to complete 15 hours of volunteer service. COST Annual dues are $25 per year per applicant. For more information or to obtain an application form and instructions, email or send a SASE to: Mrs. Kathi Boor, 3524 Mason Dr., Plano, TX 75025, [email protected]. - 22 - HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. The Roman Road to Salvation Homeschool Skating at Allen Community Ice Rink Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Allen Community Ice Rink has graciously extended an invitation to all area homeschoolers to have a bi-monthly ice skate session. Romans 3:10-11 There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one. Skate sessions are from 12:45 - 2:45 on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Cost is $5 per skater, which includes skate rental. This is a fantastic price!!! Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Allen Community Ice Rink is located at 200 E. Stacy Road in Allen (S.E. Corner of Central Expressway & Stacy Road). Romans 10:9 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Below are the dates that have been scheduled for homeschoolers only for the 2013-2014 of the school year: Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. May 2 & 16 June 6 Have Questions? Go to http://www.gotquestions.org. For more information: http://www.cityofallen.org/index.aspx?NID=1391 Collin College Dental Hygiene Clinic 2200 W University Drive McKinney, TX 75071 (972) 548-6535 We are a dental hygiene clinic at Collin College in McKinney. We wanted to let your homeschool group know about our program and our dental cleanings for children and adults. We see kids (ages 5+) and adults in our clinic each Fall and Spring semester. The dental cleanings are very thorough and are only $5 for children and $15 for adults. Since we are a teaching facility, the appointments are very thorough and are longer than typical dental cleaning appointments. Each appointment is 3 hours long and we do many assessments in addition to the dental cleanings. Typically for younger children, only 1 appointment is needed. As they get older (and have most of their permanent teeth), children may take more than 1 appointment. The cleanings include an oral cancer screening, x-rays (add’l charge), dental exam by a dentist, full mouth cleaning, fluoride treatment and polish. We've attached a price sheet in case you would like to forward on to your members. We are currently scheduling cleanings for March-May. We are always looking for new patients! Please contact us if you would like any additional information. - 23 - HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Are your kids fed up with your lengthy reading lists? Are they driving you crazy bouncing a ball inside your house? Hulcy PE is scientifically proven to drain all the energy from your child! For over 30 years the Hulcys have been bringing Physical Education to homeschoolers in the Dallas Metroplex area. After rd Wade Hulcy started the class in 1980 with some of his sons as the freshman students, he handed it off to his 3 son Rhett Hulcy, who has been coaching for the last 13 years. Rhett has an amazing knowledgebase and a love of sports as well as infamous capabilities working with kids; Rhett plays in a rock band for kids on the side! Rhett’s wife Jennifer joined the team last year, bringing with her a degree & several certifications in physical fitness and a passion for kids and their health. Together they make one strong and fun team! Each class (one for boys, one for girls) warms up with stretches & calisthenics, after which they play a variety of sports including touch football, baseball, soccer, kickball, capture the flag, different versions of dodge ball, and much more. The Hulcy’s class structure is simple … teach sports (rules, knowledge and athleticism for any & all skill levels), teach good sportsmanship in a Christian environment (how to win & lose with a great attitude) and teach leadership skills by the Book (how to lead from a Biblical perspective). AGE: 6-12 COST: $25 a month for 1st child, $20 a month for each additional child, one-time family registration of $15 (registration is open throughout entire school year). WHEN/WHERE: Heights Park in Richardson Click Here for Map to Heights Park. Starts September 3, 2013 and runs through May 20, 2014 Every Tuesday - Girls 2:00p-3:30p, Boys 3:30p-5:00 Come try the class for FREE and see if our 30+ year reputation is right for your family. Rhett Hulcy (214) 695-5560 Inclement Weather Number (214) 415-4560 - 24 - HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Heritage Farmstead Museum Seeking Junior Docents!!! Heritage Farmstead Museum (HFM) is a Museum reflecting the farm life of the Texas black land prairie from 1891 to 1920 and is located in Plano, Texas. HFM is a premier living site interpreting what life was like more than 100 years ago. One of only 4-5% of all museums in the country to receive the accreditation of The American Association of Museums, HFM features four beautiful acres, several original outbuildings, antique farm equipment, early modes of transportation, a one room schoolhouse reproduction, livestock, wagon rides, and a stellar two story Victorian home on the original site where it was built in 1891. The Museum is also a perfect venue for picnics and special Events. The 1900’s One Room Schoolhouse is also available to rent for special history classes. The popularity of HFM has created a critical need for docents (tour guides) during the weekdays for the many children tours that have been scheduled. We are reaching out to the homeschooling community families as our Junior Docent Program is a perfect match for homeschooling students!! The Junior Docent Program provides: ** Hands on North Texas History Lessons ** Public Speaking Experience ** Social Skills Development ** Develops New Friendships ** Emphasizes Responsibility and Accountability ** Credit Certification in Texas History or Communications ** Additional Volunteer Entries for College Applications and Employment Resumes ** Most Importantly - An Opportunity to Give Back to Society and to Our Community!! If you have an interest in this wonderful opportunity, please contact Lindsay Bradshaw, Director of Education at the Museum at 972-881-0140 or [email protected]. GIVING BACK IS NOT ONLY RIGHT - IT'S FUN!!! - 25 - HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Home School Discounts* Home School Resources Dallas Museum of Art – $40 Annual Membership Dues for Texas Home School Coalition (Christian state-wide legislative watch organization) http://www.thsc.org Homeschool parent and children under 18 living at home (not Barnes & Noble – 20% off Home School Legal Defense Association (weekly email updates on issues affecting homeschoolers) http://www.hslda.org Cartridge World – 10% off (see ad in this newsletter) Arlington Home School Book Fair advertised, but confirmed by phone on 3/26/09) Dallas Theater at Music Hall at Fair Park – 20% off (for information, http://www.homeschoolbookfair.org email Susan Frederick at [email protected]) Home School Foundation http://www.homeschoolfoundation.org Half Price Books – 10% off Joann Crafts – 25% day of application with 15% all other times to: North Texas Home Educators Network http://www.nthen.org http://www.staplesrewardscenter.com/SORC/UserManagement/Login A Beka Books https://www.abeka.com Staples Office Supply – to learn more, go /LearnTeachersRewards.aspx Bob Jones University Press http://www.bjupress.com Office Depot – 10% off Sonlight Curriculum http://www.sonlight.com Henne's Drafting & Art Supply – up to 25% off Konos http://www.konos.com GreatScopes.com – use code HS10 for 10% off on microscope Saxon Math http://saxonpublishers.com purchase of $149 or more National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com FedEx Kinko's Educator Savings Program – 15% off Hancock Fabrics – 15% off Dori’s Links (many, many websites!!!) http://www.angelfire.com/me3/dorioakes Lakeshore Learning – 15% off Walden Books – 20% off Home School Loft New & Used Books www.hsloft.com *Please check the validity of these discounts with the vendor before making a purchase. Thank you! * * * If you have contributions or corrections, please send them to [email protected]. Thank you! * * * Websites to Check Out Heart of Texas (homeschool information) www.heartoftexas.org Home School Legal Defense Association www.hslda.org Family Research Council www.frc.org Simple Times http://www.SimpleMom.com Texas Home School Coalition www.thsc.org Virtue Alert (parenting teens) www.virtuealert.com Flylady (organization skills) www.flylady.net - 26 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Homeschool Teacher Accepting Student for 2014-2015 School Year Homeschooling teacher accepting students for the 2014-2015 school year. Three years’ experience and excellent Iowa Basic Skills Test results. Rod and Staff, Beautiful Feet Curriculum with literature by Genevieve Foster and James Daugherty, and other curricula are used. Non-denominational Christian focus with an emphasis on our heritage as a democratic republic and free country. Please contact Risë Nyren at 859-684-0870, or by email at [email protected] for more information. Evening tutoring also available! Horsemanship and Riding Lessons Ages 4 years through Adult – All skill levels welcome English – Western – Jumping – Dressage – Pleasure – Showing – Therapeutic Riding In addition to mounted instruction, each lesson builds a foundation of knowledge to interact, handle and train the horse by understanding their unique design, instincts and how they think and react. Lessons are offered year-round. A variety of summer opportunities are available. Whether you are looking for a one-time riding experience, weekly or bi-monthly lessons, un-mounted Horsemanship, Therapeutic activities for those with Special Needs, or Equine Experiential Education group classes or day camp teaching character skills through hands-on experience with the horse, there is an option to fit your needs. Located at: Karma Ridge Farms 5504 Gregory Lane Allen, TX 75002 Contact: Amanda Berry 214.636.6259 [email protected] www.facebook.com/HHHAmanda - 27 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. New Homeschool Choir for the Greater Dallas Area!!! We are thrilled to announce the beginning of a homeschool choir for the Greater Dallas area! The Jubilate! Children's Chorus will meet on Thursdays at Waterview Baptist Church in Richardson. 3-5 year olds will practice from 1:30-2:00p 6-16 year olds will rehearse from 2:10-3:00p* *(Note: some of these rehearsals will be divided into groups by age; if we have a large enough mix, we will consider separating into 2 choirs in the future.) The Autumn session will run for 12 weeks, September 4 thru November 20. The last practice on November 20 will be a late afternoon Dress Rehearsal, with the program occurring on the evening of Saturday, November 22, probably around 6:00p, TBD. The Spring session will also run 12 weeks of rehearsals, not including Spring Break, from January 22, 2015 thru April 16. Just as in the Autumn, the final practice on April 16 will be a late afternoon Dress Rehearsal, with the program occurring on the evening of Saturday, April 18, 2015. We are already lining up some highly skilled musicians to play with the choir for the performance, so it should be a wonderful musical experience for your students! Cost for the 3-5 year old choir is $55/semester; cost for the Jubilate! Chorus is $65/semester. For families with multiple children participating, payments may be made in 3 installments if desired. We NEED older kids! Lots of them!! Please let me know if you would like to participate ASAP, as we need to finalize arrangements with the church, musical selections, etc. Jessica Bates: [email protected], 214-868-4632 - 28 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Austin Pruitt Private Piano Instruction I am proud to say that I was homeschooled from 2nd grade to 12th grade and I took classes at RHSA from 7th to 11th grade. Today I am a professional pianist, composer, recording artist, and piano instructor. I teach piano lessons at my private studio in University Park and I’m currently taking new students. Several of my students attend classes at RHSA and I’d love nothing more than to work with more homeschooled boys and girls. My Background: When I was younger, after 10 years of intensive piano instruction, my interest in music began to fade. I soon came to the realization that for years I was taught “mechanics” and not “musicality”. I was saddened when I discovered that a vast number of students, like me, had this same void in their piano instruction. Fortunately, I came to fully appreciate the extraordinary dimension of music and this discovery changed my life. I began composing piano music, which has been sold on iTunes in over 60 countries worldwide. I also began teaching the art of playing the piano to students of all ages. For several years I have been teaching students everything about mastering the piano - technique, proper form, chord structure, scales, theory etc., but most importantly I help my students tap into and discover their “Inner Mozart” so that music becomes a source of joy and fulfillment. My mission is to instill in my students the same passion, love, and joy for the instrument that I now have. I strongly believe that there is what I call an “Inner Mozart" deep within all of us; and, when we search within ourselves and learn to cultivate our intrinsic musicality, we will soon discover our true potential as a musician. I personally believe very strongly that developing musicianship is an absolute must for any child and it’s never too late to start learning piano mastery. If a student begins to lose his or her “fire” for music, then the flame slowly fades over time and finally burns out. This is a tragedy that can be prevented. For this very reason, many students take “supplemental” musicianship lessons from me (as well as from another teacher) so that I can help them discover, awaken, and cultivate their musical and artistic expression so that the “dying flame” can turn into a “raging bonfire”. You may schedule a preliminary 45 minute lesson completely free of charge. Contact me for scheduling, references, rates, or more information: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-478 -3639 - 29 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. - 30 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Home School BAND, CHOIR, and ELEMENTARY MUSIC Register online now!!! Elementary Music, Grades 1-4. Folk songs, folk dances, singing games. Recorders (3rd and 4th Graders only), rhythm sticks. Concerts, Choir contest. No experience necessary. Beginning Band, Grades 5-12. No experience necessary. Concerts, Band contest. Solo and Ensemble contest opportunity available. Intermediate Band, Grades 5-12. Must have had one year experience in Band. Advanced Band, Grades 5-12. Must have had at least two years’ experience in Band. Intermediate and Advanced Band membership determined by audition. S&E Contest. Choir, Grades 5-12. No experience necessary. Concerts, Choir contest. S&E Contest. Intermediate/Advanced Band and Choir Honor Group opportunities available. See us on the web: http://www.singandplay.com/ or call 972-843-0329 or 972-632-9201. [email protected], www.singandplay.com. I look forward to meeting you! One-on-one Phonics Based Instruction, Dramatic Results, Proven Success Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding ~ Proverbs 3:5~ Reading Instruction Specialists for: • Students who are behind in reading skills • Students who are struggling with reading and do not enjoy reading • Students with learning or reading disabilities • Beginning readers • Good readers who want to excel Call for a FREE reading assessment and consultation. 214 794-1232 [email protected] www.iwant2read.com - 31 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Cartridge World 7632 Campbell Rd., Suite 311 Dallas, Texas 75248 SW Corner - Coit & Campbell - 32 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. - 33 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. Breitling Youth Theater 972-658-3915 www.ActingForChildren.org For the Summer we are doing something DIFFERENT!! We are going to make a short film! This will be about 25-30 minutes long and our acting classes in the summer will focus on Camera Acting! This will be more flexible for your busy summer schedules! Summer Film CLASSES Yes! BYT is going to make a Short Film this Summer! Come be a part of the learning and the fun! PLEASE LET OTHER FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN KNOW ABOUT OUR PROGRAM SO WE CAN MAKE THIS OUR BEST SUMMER EVER! Registration Begins March 1st for Current Students New student enrollment starts April 1st. Current students just need to turn in NEW enrollment forms to register for summer. June 3rd - Aug 22nd 2014 Classes will be offered on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Evenings and Possibly Saturday Mornings. Our Summer Classes for teens and children Ages 4-19 are designed for kids with little or no previous film acting experience. Students will learn about Acting For Film through exercises and games. They will learn the differences between stage acting and camera acting. They will develop on-camera skills, techniques and movement. Students will also learn basic film vocabulary and terms. Students will Attend ONE Film Acting Class each week (based on your child's availability and our schedule) Monday 6-7pm Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Tuesday 7-8pm Thursday 7-8pm Saturday 10-11am During Class, students will Audition for a Part in the Short Film (approx. 20-30 minutes) Receive a schedule to film their part (based on child's availability-Fill out Student Availability Form) Watch the film with friends and family at The Plaza Theater upon completion Go to our website for more information and Enrollment Forms. Everyone needs to complete new Forms for the Summer! Annie Breitling 972-658-3915 www.ActingForChildren.org [email protected] - 34 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. - 35 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. - 36 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. 2014 Communications Training Camps REGISTER NOW for our beginner, intermediate and advanced Speech & Debate training this summer. Our Summer Camps give students an important jump-start, positioning them to excel in competition throughout the season! See How Well Our Campers Are Doing in Competition Across the Nation: Hall Of Fame REGISTER NOW Apologetics Intro to Speech Junior Speech for 6-11yos Extemporaneous Speech Limited Prep Life-Skills (new!) Intro to Team Policy Debate Intro to Lincoln Douglas Debate Intermediate/Advanced Team Policy Intermediate/Advanced LD Parent/Coach Workshops Model UN Moot Court and more! What Makes Our Training Unique? Our focus on critical-thinking and application. Our goal is to help students sharpen their analytical and reasoning skills, to understand the what, why and how behind the ideas they encounter, and solidify these skills with hands-on application at camps. Camps are taught by curriculum authors and alumni who have trained hundreds of students in this field. Our camps fulfill the prerequisite for students to join any NCFCA-affiliated club. The NCFCA is the 3rd largest forensics league in the nation, and is for home-schooled students only. "I made it to semis in Lincoln Douglas at the 2014 NC National competition (with 152 LD competitors), with my AFF case that was based largely on what I learned at DFW Speech & Debate's summer camp! The case was undefeated in elimination rounds - I went AFF four times in elem rounds and it won every time! THANK YOU SO MUCH DFWSD!" - Cody Dedon (LA) www.dfwspeechdebate.com "The caliber of our training makes all the difference.” - 37 - ADVERTISING Information on this page is not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by RHSA. REACH Homeschool Co-op is a not for profit Christian organization of homeschool families that has been offering a variety of enrichment, supplemental, and academic classes in the Richardson area for 13 years. We offer four hours of classes taught by our parents on Friday mornings for 24 weeks during the year, 12 weeks each semester. Our parents bring together a variety of diverse gifts, talents, interests, and other special training to create interesting classes that meet the needs of the students in our co-op. Our primary goals are to offer quality classes as well as cultivate a homeschool Christian community that benefits the families in our co-op. We do this through events such as field trips, Mom's Night Out, High School, and Jr. High activities. We meet on Friday mornings from 8:00am-1:30pm at Town North Presbyterian Church, 1776 N. Plano Road in Richardson for four hours of classes and a lunch break. If you are interested please see our website: reachco-op.com for a class list and other registration details, and email any questions to [email protected]. • • • M-W-F Walk-ins Welcome Covered by most insurance Ask about our Family Plan - no co-pay if - 38 -