Vol. 10       No. 79    Updated: Mar. 9, 2010          San Antonio, TX.    Copyright (c) 2010     Patricia  Valdez.            All Rights Reserved. FROM THE EDITOR:    Gosh, where did the seasons go? My roses are putting out buds and I know by the sounds of the birds that spring is around the corner. Ahaaaa...time to school outdoors. I love it!        Mrs. Pat Valdez   Editor of HCentralSA.org   Join the Mailing HCentralSA.org List Receive this bi-monthly newsletter in your email! Enter your name and email address below: Name: Email: Subscribe  Unsubscribe  Thanks to: Our Newest Sponsor! Alexandra Kuperman Piano , Accordion ,Voice lessons Age 4 up 210-494-7055 ekupe60399@yahoo.com Read below for more information.

Curriculum HERE http://www.christianbook.com/homeschool?event=AFF&p=1149087 NEW Co-op!!! A new homeschool group/coop is beginning in the Pleasanton/Poteet/Jourdanton area. We will be doing support type meetings, classes, field trips, and other social activities together.　 If you would be interested in more information, please email Dawn at charafarmtx@yahoo.com or call her at 830-569-8996.　 We would like to begin planning for the next school year,　and have　some "get to know you" type activities over the summer.   ONCE A MONTH Bowling on the 3rd Wed of each month. Beginning Jan. 20, 2010 from 1- 3pm. We would meet at the AMF Bowling Alley located on 2118 Goliad Rd,San Antonio, TX. 210-333-6150. questions - please let me know - Thanks Susan Molina "smsmolina" sms263@hughes.net Roller Skating Every last Monday of the Month from 1-3 p.m. 223 Recoleta Rd San Antonio, TX 78216 Get Directions (210) 826-6361 $5 per person   Ice Skating Homeschoolhappenings and most are out of Floresville, but they set up alot on the south side of  S.A.  The lady who organizes the homeschool ice skate day is Shelley Terrell  school4boyz@yahoo.com     If anyone is interested in having their child participate in a 2010 Graduation. Contact Mrs. Price for details. tprice767@att.net Homeschool Spanish Course Recommendation "...She has learned so much more with Visual Link™." Click here now for free Spanish demo lessons. Kids learn to converse fast! Parents don't need to know Spanish Keeps kids interest so they want to keep learning Recommended ages: 7-18 $15 OFF Coupon Code : HCSA Visual Link Spanish™ Course Testimonial: Our daughter is really enjoying your program. We had used so many others before and even bought Rosetta Stone® at ridiculous prices and our daughter found it very boring and repetitive. She has learned so much more with Visual Link™. She works independently and takes the tests and is doing great. - Maria  Thank Our Sponsors! This website is runned by sponsors who help support this site with their ads. Take time today to thank one of the following sponsors. Alexandra Kuperman Accordian/ Piano Celestia Smith Violin Lessons Crystal Sea Drama Company http://hcentralsa.org/CSDCWhBoard.pdf  CBD Homeschool Curriculum D'Nel Stucki Voice Lessons Inspire Fine Art Online Science Science To YOU!  Stone Oak Piano Studio Tutors/Teachers Listing The following sponsors have paid for their advertisements. These organizations are what pay for the domain name, hosting site and upkeep of this site. ~Thanks Place an ad HERE for $35 (one month) or $75 a year!

Homeschool Groups Do you have a facebook? Join the San Antonio Homeschoolers and let's connect. http://www.facebook.com   NEW Co-op!!! A new homeschool group/coop is beginning in the Pleasanton/Poteet/Jourdanton area. We will be doing support type meetings, classes, field trips, and other social activities together.　 If you would be interested in more information, please email Dawn at charafarmtx@yahoo.com or call her at 830-569-8996.　 We would like to begin planning for the next school year,　and have　some "get to know you" type activities over the summer.

.    Crystal Sea Rummage Sale  Fundraiser Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm Location: Crystal Sea Drama Company Fine Arts Studio Street: 8414 Speedway City/Town: San Antonio, TX View Map Description Rummage Sale Fundraiser for Student Production Fees for "The Mikado".   Crystal Sea Drama 8414 Speedway San Antonio, Tx 78230 Crystal Sea Drama Company is a non-profit Christian Drama Troupe that has worked withing the Home School Community for the last 7 years. With the opening of our new studio, we will be the 1st Fine Arts Studio in San Antonio dedicated to training Christians to be entertainment missionaries. 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 Flyer: http://hcentralsa.org/CSDCWhBoard.pdf Contact Irene Miller imgenscrap@yahoo.com, (210)849-0943, for more information.

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Great Deals on School & Homeschool Curriculum AND Buy and Sell Curriculum to others in San Antonio and surrounding areas. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAEducationalBookSwap/

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spring Online Courses!!! Enroll NOW with TX Certified Instructor Mrs. P. Valdez  Elementary Sciences (Chemistry and Astronomy) Gemeral Science Life Science (Middle School) Earth 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

Great Deals on School & Homeschool Science Kits Click to join Sciencehelper  FREE help for homeschoolers in Science at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sciencehelper   Science to YOU!!! Visit: http://hcentralsa.org/camps.html    ALGEBRA   Baumil Math Tutor Location:  Mrs. Bauml’s house 9130 Oak Downs 78230 210-287-1898 If you are interested in teaching Spanish to your kids here is some information about a great homeschool Spanish program from Visual Link Spanish: This is the link to watch a free demo and/or place an order: http://www.learnspanishtoday.com/hs/hcsa.html Get an additional $15 OFF with the following coupon: HCSA

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 thecassos@att.net

Place an ad HERE for $35 (one month) or $75 a year!   Alexandra Kuperman Piano , Accordion ,Voice lessons Age 4 up 210-494-7055 ekupe60399@yahoo.com   Alexandra Kuperman has over fifteen years of piano instruction in the United States. She received her Bachelors degree from the University of Ukraine in Piano Pedagogy and Music Theory. Alexandra teaches all levels and styles of music. Her main expertise is in piano, voice, and accordion. She also teaches theory of music, composition, solfeggio singing, ear training, children music, and songwriting. Alexandra has had many years of experience teaching privately, as well as at well-established music schools in Ukraine and United States. She has been teaching piano at St. Marys Hall for over ten years. Her previous experience also includes piano instruction at Alamo Music Center, and private lessons at Monfreys Music Piano Store. Besides teaching at the places listed she also maintained her own piano studio at home. Alexandras main belief is that Music brings joy to the heart. She would like to instill a long lasting positive reception for music to all ages. Most of Alexandras students describe her as caring, happy, having a good sense of humor, and patient. She really wants her students to enjoy music and their lessons. She thinks it is important for kids and adults to find pleasure in learning to play the piano and expanding their appreciation for all types of music. Alexandra combines her classical training and many years of experience to cater to each persons unique interests. She designs programs that fit with the style of music that the students are most interested in learning. Professional Memberships: National Music Teachers Association, San Antonio Music Teachers Association, and National Guild of Piano Teachers Division of American College of Musicians Certifications: Orff Schulwerk Certification Training at Trinity University of San Antonio Preformance: Present Russian culture program for Trinity University, the McNay Art Museum, and Jensen's Yamaha of San Antonio Please call at (210) 494-7055. Celestia Smith Professional Studio Violin Instructor celestiasmithviolinstudio@gmail.com 210-520-1519 6134 Broadmeadow San Antonio, Tx. 78240 Huebner and Babcock/Medical Center Area

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  My name is Denise Ortiz. I work with the city of San Antonio > Parks and Recreation Department as a Program Coordinator at Copernicus > Community Center. Copernicus Community is a beautiful community center > located in East San Antonio. We are currently searching for home school > youth interested in participating in out first PE program for home school > youth on Mon Tues or Thurs for children ages 5-16yrs from > 10-12pm. Our PE program will consist of the introduction of various > sports, fitness and host some home school socials to give the home school > youth the opportunity to interact with other home school youth through out > San Antonio. If you are interested in registering for our program please > contact Denise Ortiz @ 210-648-1072 or you can email me at > denise.ortiz@sanantonio.gov<mailto:denise.ortiz@sanantonio.gov ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Young Birders Club Do you like to look at, listen to and learn about birds? That makes you a Birder. Are you between the ages of 9 and 14? That makes you a Young Birder. Would you like to improve your birding and leadership skills along with other people about your age who are also interested in birds = a Young Birders Club. THEN JOIN THE CLUB! Friedrich Wilderness Park classroom March 13, 2010 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm April 10, 2010 8:00 am – 10:00 am May 8, 2010 8:00 am – 10:00 am June 12, 2010 8:00 am – 10:00 am Bring binoculars if you have them. See www.sanaturalareas for directions to park Suggested donation: $2/meeting San Antonio Museum of Art 200 West Jones Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78215 (210) 978-8100 info@samuseum.org Tuesday, March 2 & 9, 4:30 pm Public Tour: Museum Highlights Meet at the Front Desk.  Free. Part of the Free Tuesday sponsored by Chase.   Carver Community Cultural Center http://www.thecarver.org/education_csvpa.html This schedule is always subject to change based on enrollment and interest in additional classes. Spring Session II: March 27 – May 15, 2010 CALL (210) 207-2719 TO REGISTER 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   FREEBIE of the Month! Teacher Calendar http://www.teachervision.fen.com/holidays-and-seasonal-events/printable/55993.html?WT.mc_id=SOT_2009-12-29_email   Highlight of the Month! NEW Playgroup on the SouthEast I decided to start this group because there are no homeschool groups on the southeast side of San Antonio so it would be great to get together with other homeschoolers on the southside so we can enjoy activities with our children as they interact and have fun. We also welcome other homeschoolers from the surrounding areas. Some of our activities can include park days, fieldtrips, arts and crafts, games or whatever creative ideas we can come up with for the kids. This group is for the kids to interact and have fun and it is also a support group for the parents all religions are welcome, but lets also remember to respect one another and our beliefs. If we can all deliver good parenting skills and help one another I believe this can be a great group and I look forward to meeting ya'll soon. Join TODAY http://www.meetup.com/sa-southeast-homeschool-group First Playgroup starts this Tuesday! Great Deals on School & Homeschool Curriculum    Sign the Guestbook!http://pub44.bravenet.com/guestbook/3754653768 Own your own business? Now you can let every homeschooler in and around San Antonio know about your business. Visit: www.hcentralsa.org and click the ADD YOUR URL http://pub44.bravenet.com/forum/3754653768link.   Join HCentralSAers at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hcentralsa for up to the minute news flashes.