Vol. 10 No. 92 Updated: Aug. 24, 2010 San Antonio, TX.
Copyright (c) 2010 Patricia Valdez. All Rights Reserved.
FROM THE EDITOR:
Well, my son and I are back to schooling. Yes, we are both up to a new year of challenges. It has always been difficult for my son to focus at home since he turned thirteen. He is the youngest of four boys and has been our most outgoing of them all. When it comes to his studies, he really isn't in to it.
Last year, I discovered that we both needed something different to get through the tough subjects. Reading, writing and arithmetic needed to get done one way or another. I began thinking maybe if we went out of the house to a place that took him away from all distractions; like, television, video games, and computers.
We now go out at least twice a week to a local library. It's amazing how the right atmosphere produced conducive results. I am a happy mom again.
Being, I only have one child left, I find it much easier. It does take creativity to find what works for each of your children. It could be as simple as going out your front or backdoor. Who knows?
Happy Homeschooling, 
Mrs. Pat Valdez Editor of HCentralSA.org
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NE side of town
Homeschool Bowling: Mondays at 1 p.m. 3 games, hotdog and soft drink for only $6.00. Brunswick Thousand Oaks Bowl, 4330 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 654-0031
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Southside of town
Bowling on the 3rd Wed of each month. 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
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Roller Skating
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San Antonio, TX 78216 Get Directions
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Geology
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Students will need: 2 pencils, color pencils, crayons, scissors, glue stick, Metric Ruler
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Students will have weekly homework assignments. A 1 inch notebook is required for all work.
Students must be able to read at a 3rd grade level and write short paragraphs.
Students will learn the layers of the Earth and it’s composition and that which creates the changes of the terrain. Even though we will follow in our textbooks, students will begin the semester on
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Grades 8th - 12th grades Textbook: United States History, Bob Jones Press, 3rd edition
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This will be a survey of our history from influence of explorers to present day. Notebooks will be kept including timelines,
notes, maps, exercises, reports and projects. This will be a fast paced course through our national history. Included will be
discussions of current events and the providential aspect of our history. Full year course.
US HISTORY 1800- PRESENT
Upper Level 3rd=6th grade
$45/ month($405 yearly) Supply fee: $30/ semester Textbook under review
A textbook will need to be purchased by each student. We will begin with 1801 and continue to present. Historical
fiction and historical biographies will be included. Notebooks will contain: Daily copying activity (handwriting and hand-eye
coordination exercise), timelines, maps, short reports on historical figures, activities, exercises assigned for completion during
the week, and drawings. Some craft/art activities included. Full year course.
NEW COMBINED SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE:
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American History, World History and Geography Combined 5th - 8th grade
$60/ month($540 yearly) Supply fee $50/ semester Textbook: World Studies, Bob Jones Press 2nd preferred
This is a new class. We will study American History, World History and Geography all in one course! The students will
cover 3 subjects in one course. This will take time at home reading material or working a couple of assignments weekly.
Students will keep notebooks that will be part of their grade. This aids in their organizational skills and learning skills. Core
curriculum lessons will be included.. Three credits for this course will be earned.
Science for Elementary Students-3rd -5th Grade -No textbook needed
Tuition: $40 month Supply Fee $50 This will be a fun experiment-based class.
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AROUND TOWN
Make your reservation today for shows in our 17th season. Call our box office at 210-227-2751, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm to reserve your school field trip. We've got a very fun season in store and you don't want to miss it...
A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD (part of our '09-'10 season) - Now playing through Sept. 26!
PETITE ROUGE October 6 - November 6
JUNIE B. JONES: JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS November 17 - December 23PECOS BILL January 7 - February 5
IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY February 16 - March 26
CHARLOTTE'S WEB April 6 - May 7
PINKALICIOUS May 13 - June 25
PHANTOM OF THE ALAMO June 29 - July 30
THE WIZ August 10 - September 24
All plays, dates and times are subject to change. Descriptions of the shows can be found on our website. Our group prices remain the same and shows are still offered Tuesday-Friday at 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Please feel free to contact us at 210-227-2751 if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you at The Magik Theatre!
Best wishes for a great start to the 2010-2011 school year,
- Richard Rosen, Executive Director and the entire Magik Theatre Company
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We are starting a new homeschoolers 4H club in South Bexar county. Our first two meetings will be at my home Just south of 1604 on Priest Rd. anyone interested please email me privately for more information. Members must be at least 8 years old and younger than 19 years old. You don't have to do agriculture, many other options are available. Such as public speaking, photography, community service, clothing and textiles, nutrition and hundreds more. Everyone is invited, tell your friends, and if for some reason I don't email you back give me a call. Only thing is you must live in Bexar county. I know we are right on the line and many of you do not....sorry!
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Join the GIRL and CUB SCOUTS of the HILL COUNTRY HOMESCHOOL SCOUTS! Friendship, camping skills, leadership skills, and fun are just some of the reasons you should consider joining us. For girls age 5-17 years old and boys age 6 through 11. We meet every other Tuesday at Beefy's Backyard, 25900 US 281 N 78258, about 5 miles north of Loop 1604. Cub Scouts' pack meeting is once a month at the Bulverde Community Center. We are a very camping oriented group, offering 5-6 campouts per year. Contact Michelle Vequist: miamid13@yahoo.com.
Home School Day
October 6, 2010
Come and blast off for Home School Day with Space Center Houston. You and your family will have the opportunity to experience our universe through our Home School ONLY special event!
- Your students will be able to become rocket scientists by building and launching their very own rockets.
Available from 10am to 2pm - Explore our universe through a Planetarium in our new Starlab Planetarium.
Available at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm - Take a Discount Tire Tram Tour and dive into the Saturn V experience and assist our engineers in launching a real rocket!
Running every 30 minutes. Last tram leaves at 3:30pm - Take a jump on the Great Wall of Physics!
Will run from 10:00am-2:00pm - Rad Rhonda’s Ultimate Science Lab
Show Times are 10:30am and 12:30 pm - Combustion Show
Show Times are 11:00am and 1:00pm - Visit the planets with the Planet Hunter!
Show Times are 11:30am and 1:30pm - Exploration Academy – stop by and check out are ALL NEW classes!
Demonstrations available at 11:00am and 2pm
All activities and times are subject to change.
Order and pay by September 28th and the price is only $9.95 per person! Orders placed on or after September 28th are $11.95 per person.
To ensure all participants get the thrill of a lifetime advance registration is required.
Have questions? Check out our Information Packet! (PDF)
*Space Center Houston is closed to the general public on this day! So register early and come enjoy a family friendly event!
Email – reservations@spacecenter.org
Fax – 281-283-4766
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Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010
Place: University of Texas at Arlington
Time: 11:00pm to 4:15pm
Fee: $20
Presented by ExxonMobil, the Sally Ride Science Festival includes:
• An inspiring talk by astronaut Barbara Morgan
• Discovery workshops for girls, which may be given by local veterinarians, astronomers, microbiologists and more
• Workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support girls' interests in science
• A street fair with booths, hands-on activities, food, and music
While our festivals are primarily focused on encouraging 5th-8th grade girls to pursue their interests in science, everyone is welcome to attend!
Don’t miss out—sign up now at
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Or call us at 1.800.561.5161
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Engineering Saturday at UT Arlington College of Engineering on September 18th.
We’ll have choices of presentations with hands-on activities, during sessions at 9am, 10:45am, and 1:30pm, for all ages of pre-college students. Register your students to come to one session, two sessions or all three! And best of all, it’s FREE! More Engineering Saturday information is available at www.uta.edu/engineering/saturday. Families can register by going to the website, clicking on “Sign me up,” and following the instructions.
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Institute of TX Cultures
We have a program specifically targeted for homeschoolers at our museum that you and your organization might possibly be interested in attending. In November, we will have a workshop for students called Walking with Texans: On the Indian Trail. The dates are November 1, 8, and 15, 2010. (All Mondays). This workshop explores American Indian cultures in depth, with hands-on experience supplementing each session. Will it possible to advertise this program on your website? I have attached the flyer with the program description. I hope to hear from you soon. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
FREEBIE of the Month!
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NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants examine three possible
observations taken by Cassini and choose the one they think will yield
the best scientific results. This choice must then be supported in a
500-word essay. Teaming up is encouraged. Winners will participate in a
teleconference with Cassini scientists.
The contest is open to all students in the United States from grades
5-12, working alone or in groups of up to four students. The essays will
be divided into three groups: grades 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12. All submissions
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Deadline for Fall 2010 submissions is *noon Pacific time (3 p.m. EDT)*
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