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  Vol. 10       No. 63   Updated: July 19, 2009          San Antonio, TX.
   Copyright (c) 2009    
 Patricia  Valdez.            All Rights Reserved.

ONE Day Academy Coming to San Antonio (Converse, TX)!

FROM THE EDITOR:
 
Homeschooling Friends
 
 
Well it's time to start gearing up for the upcoming school year for those who take a break in the summer. Getting curriculum and deciding whether to join a co-op or not.
 
My advise is get ask around on loops and see what people have to say about different textbooks or methods of teaching. Sometimes hearing the pros and cons from people will not only save you time and money. It's not a good feeling when you spend so much on a product and then to find it really didn't fit your child's learning style.
 
Co-op or not? Ask around on the loops, too. Find out if anyone has participated in a certain group. Find out before investing time and money in these groups.
 
Hope this helps you on your homeschool journey.
 
Happy Homeschooling,

       Mrs. Pat Valdez   Editor of HCentralSA.org

 

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Great deals on School & Homeschool Curriculum Books and Software
Highlight of the Month!
AND
 
Check out www.fridayschool.com a one day tutoring school for homeschoolers. Schedule is now on the website!!!
Registration Day has been set for August 7th. Please watch the website for details as there will be changes this year. Remember, we will be meeting at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 16320 Huebner, 78248
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ENAACT Family Academy, a cooperative homeschooling ministry located at Tree of Life Church, is accepting applications for the upcoming school year.  This program is geared for both the family who would like to supplement its homeschool curriculum with additional classes and the family who is looking for an alternative to a public or private school.  ENAACT offers:

·        A full core curriculum for all grades including Apologia Sciences, Financial Peace University Economics, and a Worldview class written and taught by a former ENAACT parent

·        An extensive variety of elective classes including Drama, Art, and Music

·        Fellowship and camaraderie that both parents and students crave

·        A flexible schedule to suit your family’s needs

·        Chapel and Praise Band

·        Graduation and Prom

·        Grading, report cards, and transcripts for all core and high school elective classes

For additional information, visit our web site at www.enaaact.net or call 830-626-0320. In His service, Pat Cobb ENAACT Family Academy Director

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Letting you know that there is a big sale going on right NOW. Click Link below!
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Find out what's happening with homeschoolers around TEXAS.
 
 
Homeschool Scout Group
Meet in the Leon Valley Area
 
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2009 National Homeschool Volleyball Tournament
November 4th, 2009 - November 7th, 2009
Omaha, NE.

This tournament is open to girls in varsity level home-school teams. To
be eligible, ALL players must be home schooled at least 50%. Any student
reaching their 19th birthday prior to September 1, 2008 shall NOT be
eligible. Once a student has graduated or gone through a graduation
ceremony, they will no longer qualify regardless of their age.
http://nhsvbt.org/

Texas teams that participated last year included:
Austin Royals, Dallas HSAA Angels, Ft Worth THESA Riders, Houston CHSA
Wolverines, Houston HCYA Lady Eagles, Lubbock Titans, Parker Tarrant
Lady Warriors, San Antonio FEAST Patriots

  

Crystal Sea Drama & Grace Point

Conservatory of the Arts

Grace Point Conservatory and Crystal Sea Drama Registration
Registration has now started for Grace Point Conservatory of the Arts and for Crystal Sea Drama Company. Classes are held on Thursdays at Grace Point Church, 9750 Huebner Road. This year's classes include Acting on Camera, American Sign Language, Art, Beginning Film making, Character Building Through Paper Arts, Contemporary Music Group, Costume Design, Dance, Design and Architecture, French Horn, Fundamentals of Guitar, Hebrew Dance, Holy Yoga, Jewelry Making, Keyboard, Photography, Piano, Set Design, Theatre Arts, Trumpet, Voice, Writing for the Stage, and Young Choral Group. There are classes for ages K-adult. For more information or to register, contact Irene Miller,
irene@crystalseadrama.org or 210/849-0934 or visit our website, 

www.crystalseadrama.org

Contact Irene Miller imgenscrap@yahoo.com, (210)849-0943, for more information.

 

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 Buy and Sell Curriculum

to others in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAEducationalBookSwap/

Steps 2 Success

 Need help teaching your child to read? Is your child struggling with other subjects due to low reading comprehension? 

Louise Cates can help you with: 

          Reading readiness

          Elementary reading

          Middle school reading in the content areas

  • English tutoring
  • Processing difficulties and dyslexia issues 
  • For more information call:
  • Office: (210) 764-1862
  • Cell: (210) 710-1862
  • Email:   llcates@att.net


 

 

Summer Online Courses!!!
Enroll NOW 
 
Elementary Sciences (Chemistry and Astronomy)
Life Science (Middle School)
Biology (High School)
Physical Science (High School)
Introduction to Chemistry ( Middle & High School)
Introduction to Physics ( Middle & High School)

Visit:
http://hcentralsa.org/OnlineBiology/photos.html to view photos of other students
who have taken the online courses.
Students are from all across the U.S. (New York, New Jersey, Washington, S. Carolina, Georgia, California)

Loma Linda University in California State's  Dean accepted the Online Introduction to Chemistry for their students.

Register TODAY!!! http://hcentralsa.org/OnlineBiology/enroll.html

Inquiries? Email: pvaldez121@satx.rr.com

 
 
 
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FREE help for homeschoolers in Science at:
  Science Camps in your own HOME!!!

Host a science camp and your child attends FREE!!!  Visit: http://hcentralsa.org/camps.html

 

Friday School Registration Aug. 7th

 
                              ALL Geography CLASSES OFFERED
AT "FRIDAY SCHOOL" CAMPUS
Nora Gorhum: 830-334-4020
ngorhum@yahoo.com


Elementary Classes:
(reading and spelling will be included through the study)

1.) World Habitats: A Geography and Science course concentrating on two
habitats.
First Semester: Tropical-Rain Forests
Deserts
Second Semester: Polar
Mediterranean/Temperate
2.) Geography: Concentration on one continent
First Semester: Africa
Second Sem. : Australia & new Zealand

3.) American Survey: This is a study of ourselves, our families, our community,
and our nation
Included will be history, government, geography, science, art projects and
food. This is a nice Social Studies class.

Middle School-High School:
Texas History: Survey of our state's history, people, government, current
events and geography.
World Geography: A Quick study of the 7 continents: culture, geography and
current events will be included.

Every Friday.
http://www.fridayschool.com
 
Friday School will be mtg. at St. Luke's Luthern Church.
 
Biology Lab with Mrs. Valdez

  

ALGEBRA

 
Baumil Math Tutor

Location:  Mrs. Bauml’s house

9130 Oak Downs 78230

210-287-1898

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1.) Piano lessons - a combination of Suzuki and traditional methods.  $65 per month.  NW side of town off of Braun outside of 1604.  Daytime hours available.
2.) Group or individual Spanish lessons from pre-school to adult
 
I have 16 years of experience in teaching piano and 8 years in teaching Spanish.  And I love teaching  both subjects.
 
Marte Casso
488-3120

 The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas

OFFERING EXCELLENCE IN BALLET TRAINING

Artistic Director Catherine Batcheller is a former principal ballerina
with the San Francisco Ballet, the Stuttgart Ballet
and the Birmingham Royal Ballet!

Classes available:
Creative Movement (Ages 3-5)
Pre-Ballet (Ages 5-6)
Ballet 1-6 (Ages 6-21)
Boys' Ballet (Ages 7-11)
Adult Ballet (Ages 18+)
Musical Theater Community Classes (Ages 12-Adult; no experience required)
Pre-Professional Company (Ages 11-21)

5200 Broadway San Antonio, Texas 78209
210.820.3400
balletfrontdesk@grandecom.net
www.balletsouthtexas.org

((Please refer to our website for class schedules
and more information about BCSTX.))

Whatever your skill level, let us
inspire you to DANCE!


 
Violin Lessons by Fred Masinter (near UTSA)
Mondays thru Wednesdays in my home
$25.00 - 45 minute lessons.
Ages starting at 6 years old thru adults.
Young children must be monitored by parents at lessons for the first
few months.
I welcome parents of all children stay for lessons. I teach how to
read music and some ear training. (210) 694-0635; e-mail
fred
 
Stone Oak Piano Studio
Susan Hong : Piano Teacher
Learn to play piano!!
 
All ages and levels.  Degreed and over 20 years of experience. Excellent references available.  Have been teaching homeschool students for over 10 years.
 
We focus on many aspects of music and not just performance.
 
Performance
Theory
Ear Training
History
Composition
 
Instructional fee for home school students:
 
Tuition:  $25 per 30 min. weekly lesson.
Associated Membership:
 
Ms. Hong has renewed our 11 year old daughter's interest in piano.  She had completely stopped  practicing and no longer enjoyed her lessons. Ms. Hong's genuine love for music and teaching was an immediate inspiration.  Our daughter now, not only, loves her lessons but, enjoys practicing and is making  great progress. Our 7 year old son also takes lessons from Ms. Hong. She has given him a sense of pride and he plays with a smile on his face. She has made it fun for him and he even likes to play for family and visitors. Ms. Hong is energetic and enthusiastic.  We are so blessed to have found her.
Vivian M.  :  Parent.
 
San Antonio Music Teacher Association
Music Teachers National Association
Texas  Music Teachers Association
National Federation of Music Clubs
Location:  Stone Oak Parkway and 281
 
FREE TRIAL LESSON is offered so please contact  Susan Hong @ stoneoakpianolessons@yahoo.com or   cell  210-413-6348

AROUND TOWN

Home School ART Classes 2008

Inspire Fine Art Center 335 W. Sunset Rd.

Call 210-829-5592 or go to 

http://www.inspirefineart.org

 for more details.

Inspire is conveniently located at 335 W. Sunset Rd, between 281 & Broadway. Inspire Fine Art Center is a non-profit corporation.
 
Please contact us at (210) 829-5592 or register online at inspirefineart.org


Thanks!

Rachel Brownlee