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Enrique Barrera Community Center PE Class Update

I want to thank everyone for the numerous and positive response's  about the Free P. E classes that are starting next week.  I spoke with Claudia today and  so far we have the following  number of students signed  up in each class:
 
Tues.                                Thrus.
7-13 yr. olds                      4-6 yr, olds. 
2 students                         4 students.
 
*Each class needs a minimum of 5 students.  With the response from the past the older class should have at least 15 students and the younger class at least 6...
 
Please go by and sign up before Tuesday...simply add your name to the list and  complete a sign up form. 
 
Give them a call at 207-3221 if you need directions.   Some landmarks in the area are the Nelson Wolff baseball stadium and old Levi Strauss building these are located off  US Hwy 90 .....Old Hwy 90 runs parallel  to US Hwy 90....The center is on Old Hwy 90 behind these landmarks.

Update on Disney on Ice

Disney on Ice is now available for online orders, you don't have to follow the special instructions to call in your order. Seats start at just $10
March 17-20, 2010 Alamodome
Wed March 17, 2010 at 7:30pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:30pm,
Saturday March 20, 2010 at 3:30pm, and 7:30pm. Order while supply lasts. Saturday 11:30am and Sunday March 21 shows are no longer available.

http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/BroadwaySA.html
Order your tickets by logging on to:
http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/groupsales
and enter your special password:
taffiesa

You can continue to order for 101 Dalmatian, South Pacific, Young Frankenstein! If you order, please email Susan Frederick at sjf@jsoft.com and let me know how many tickets and which show.

Another Homeschool PE Class - Copernicus Community Center

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

We are looking for a few serious young birders to form the beginning of our Young Birders Club Our target ages are 9 - 14; if you have a younger child who is 'bird-brainy', let us know and we'll consider an exception.  Parents are welcome to attend with their child or we have nice outdoor areas where you can wait.  You could also take a hike during class time along one of Friedrich Parks excellent trails.  

This club will meet on a monthly basis this spring beginning February 27.  The attached flyer has the meeting dates as well as other information: The leaders of this club are Patsy and Tom Inglet - enthusiastic area bird educators.  Many of you have met them at our programs before.  

At the first meeting, some basic bird watching skills will be reviewed but the emphasis will be on getting out into the Natural Area to look for birds.  Patience is a must!!!   Please let us know if you think you have a child who would enjoy this club and share the word with others.   Looking forward to hearing from you, Peggy Spring   Park Naturalist City of San Antonio 210-564-6402 www.sanaturalareas.org

Friedrich Wilderness Park classroom
February 27, 2010     8:00 am – 10:00 am
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

Audition Time

TAKE NOTE - Youth Band
207-3132
Turn in your audition tape, CD or DVD by Feb. 26, 2010
The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for aspiring musicians and vocalists ages 13 to 18 for our youth band TAKE NOTE. If you play the drums and/or percussion, acoustic, electric or bass guitar, keyboard, or saxophone, you are invited to submit an audition tape by Feb. 26. We are also looking for male and female vocalists.

If you have a desire to make a career as a professional musician or singer we want to help get you started! It all begins by submitting to us a promotional packet that will include a photo, a demo (showcasing your skills on DVD or CD) and a letter telling us how you could add to and benefit from this exciting program. Once selected and passing a live audition, each musician or singer will be introduced to the concepts needed to perform a variety of styles of music such as pop, rock, jazz and blues, in preparation for upcoming live performances at major venues throughout the city. So if you’re interested in being a part of our City's youth band TAKE NOTE we want to meet to you! Call 207-3132. Your application promo pac should include:
-Photo: headshot or with instrument
-Demo: live performance (DVD or VHS) or recorded demo (CD) showcasing current level of rhythm and improvisation skills in all styles of music studied
-Letter: Bio is encouraged if musician already has performance experience and/or a letter telling us how they could add to and benefit from this exciting program

Lou Hamilton Homeschool PE Class Update

With the overwhelming response to the Monday class, we've added another day for homeschoolers to participate. So, now you can choose to either come on Monday, Wednesday, or both! The time is the same for both days, 12:30-2:00. Both classes are free of charge.

I  have set up a Yahoo group to help with communication between us all regarding the class. I will be sending an invitation to join the group to all of the homeschool group emails that I am aware of. The yahoo group is:  SAhomeschoolPE@yahoogroups.com  and if I've figured it out right, the way to subscribe is this:     SAhomeschoolPE-subscribe@yahoogroups.com I will try this week to set up a calendar to begin the helpers list.   Thanks for taking time to read this! Have a great Monday! Stacy Molina smolina23@satx.rr.com

DIiscover DIGISTAR 3!

Imagine a planetarium theater where all the sights and sounds are created digitally.  A theater where the dome is covered with breathtaking images and the audience is immersed in the images of outer space.  “Digital theater” has arrived in San Antonio and is now available at the Scobee Planetarium!

Because the Scobee Planetarium is located on the crowded campus of San Antonio College, our public shows are only presented on Friday evenings when parking is available.  Public shows are presented each Friday night with the exception of school or national holidays.  Please note and comply with our age restrictions. Yes, our Friday night shows are often very crowded and usually fill quickly to capacity.  Arrive early for the best seats!

FRIDAY PUBLIC SHOW ADMISSION FEES
Children Age 4 to 17 - $2.00 for each show
Adults Age 18 to 54 - $5.00 for each show
Senior Citizens Age 55 and above - $3.00 for each show
Students, Staff, and Faculty of any of the Alamo Colleges are admitted free of charge with current ID card.  Valid ID is required for free admission and applies only to Alamo College students.
ARRIVE EARLY, WE ARE USUALLY VERY CROWDED!
Doors open 20 minutes prior to show time to begin ticket sales and seating. 
Tickets sales are cash only. No credit cards are taken. 
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Sorry, reservations are not accepted. 
Our seating capacity is approximately 80 to 85 people.  Shows often fill quickly, so please arrive early to be in line. 
Once a program has begun, there is absolutely no late admittance. 
Please remember our age restrictions. They are enforced at the door.

Summer Youth Recreation Program

The income verification process opens for the 2010 Summer Youth Recreation Program. Parents wishing to utilize the sliding fee scale based on income are invited to complete the income verification process by coming to the Ron Darner Parks and Recreation Operations Headquarters, 5900 Old Highway 90 West, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The verification form must be completed prior to registration, which will occur in April, details pending. The program will run June 14 through August 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at more than 40 sites, including schools and community centers. School sites are open to children ages 6 to 12 and community centers, ages 6 to 14. For more information, call 207-3000.

Cibolo Outdoor Classroom Guide Training and Organizational Meeting

We need you! Please come to our spring Outdoor Classroom organization meeting and see if you would like to become a Trail Guide with this award-winning program. Help us lead children in fun-filled educational activities that teach about natural systems and the importance of conserving our natural resources. No formal teaching experience necessary. If you love nature and enjoy happy children, this is the volunteer opportunity for you.  Breakfast provided.   Contact Mary Gomillion: 830-249-4616 or education@cibolo.org at the Cibolo Nature Center.
February 10, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: CNC Auditorium

Homeschool PE Class

Great news!!  The start date for the P.E class is Feb. 9th through April 11th,  this is an 8 week session.  The details are as follows:  

Location:       
Enrique Barrera Community Center                       
5800 Old Hwy 90 W.                       
Fee: $40.00 per child.....cash only...exact change  

7-13 yr. olds: Tuesdays; Feb 9 to Mar 30; 12:00 to 1:00
4-6 yr olds: Thursdays; Feb 11 to Mar 1; 12:00 to 1:00 

**We need a minimum of 5 children per class for the class be established.  Currently the  4 -6 yr Old class needs additional children to meet the minimum. The 7 -13 yr. old class has the minimum required at this time.   Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to complete the paperwork for your student. Some friendly reminders: Parents need to stay on site during the class. The facility does have a fitness center that parents can use, it does require a $25.00 annaul membership fee. You can decide on this at a later date. This is not required for your child to participate in the P.E. class.  I know that several families have responded.  Please kindly respond again to me at nancyw34@yahoo.com if you are still interested and will be attending.  Please include your child's name and age.   Sincerely, Nancy Warner

“Celebrate America” Deadline Extended

The immigration law firm De Mott, McChesney, Curtright & Associates announced today that the entry deadline for a writing contest for fifth grade students has been extended.

Submissions for “Celebrate America”, a writing contest sponsored by the American Immigration Council, will now be accepted through Friday, February 12, 2010, the birthday of Abraham Lincoln (and three days before Presidents’ Day, in which Lincoln’s and George Washington’s birthdays are observed).

Any fifth grader enrolled in either a public or a private school (home-schooled students are included in the private school category, and are strongly encouraged to enter) is invited to share his or her creative writing and research skills by writing a poem, essay, or short story on “Why I Am Glad America Is A Nation Of Immigrants.”

Entries are limited to 500 words and can be an essay, poem, short story, interview, or the like. Each entry must include a cover page with the following information: student’s name; grade; age, school; address; telephone number; and proof of enrollment in the fifth grade, such as a transcript, report card, or letter from the student’s teacher, the school principal, or the guidance counselor.
All entries must be mailed or delivered in person no later than
Friday, February 12, 2010 to:
 
Immigration Writing Contest
c/o De Mott, McChesney, Curtright & Associates
Immigration Lawyers
8930 Fourwinds Dr., Suite 106
San Antonio, TX 78239-1971

For official contest details, please visit www.celebrateamericawritingcontest.org, or call Joseph B. De Mott directly at 210.590.1844.

San Antonio Missions Baseball Math and Weather Days

Each year we have a couple of day games to use as education days for students of San Antonio.  We typically have up to 50 different schools represented at each game.  This year our day games will be a Math Day on May 3rd and a Weather Day on May 5th.  The games are at 11:05 and are usually over around 2:00.  We have tickets for $5.50 in the outfield reserved and $6.50 in the upper reserved, and kids are allowed to bring in sack lunches on these days.  In addition to the baseball game, their will be educational programs and games throughout the day to help stimulate learning.  I wanted to try to reach out to the homeschooling community to see if there would be an interest in coming out to one of those games or even one of our regular games.   Please let me know if you are interested in getting involved.  I would love to meet with you about this. Tiffany
554-1508.tjohnson@samissions.com.

Homeschool Drama Classes

Let your children, young and old, explore the world of theatre through creative drama at Acting Up Creative Drama Academy.  Lead by a Texas Certified Theater Teacher with 10 yrs public school theatre teaching experience and another lifelong thespian with Master's Degree in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University. 
 
For elementary learners, our goal is to help every young person achieve "Social Presence", the confidence to speak up in any situation. We will achieve our goal through the use of Creative Drama which includes Theatre Games, Improvisation, Storytelling, Pantomime, Diction, Vocal Projection and more.
 
For middle and high school learners, focus of weekly classes can include: theatre games, pantomime, improv, monologues, scenes, skits, plays, technical theatre, theatre history, playwriting, business of theatre and final class performances. 
   
Most importantly, we will have FUN doing it!  If you want you child to have a blast, while gaining confidence, using their imagination and enhancing skills in math, science, reading, writing, visual art, history, and much more, check our web site today, http://www.actingupcda.com/bio.php
 
Classes are Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:00 and are $65 month with a $50 registration fee. We are also available to do day long workshops at our location or yours.  
 
Our location is:
12002 Bandera Rd., Suite 104
in the Falcon Bank business center at Bandera & 1604.

Girls Spring Fast-Pitch Softball Registrations Begins

The girls' divisions are 8 and under; 10 and under; 12 and under; 14 and under; 16 and under; and 18 and under. For more information, call 207-3109 or 207-3127 or visit www.saparathletics.com

Homeschool Volleyball League

The Lou Hamilton Community Center is hosting a Volleyball League for homeschooled kids, ages 9-13. We'll meet every Thursday, beginning Jan. 7th, from 12-1:30pm. It's open to both boys and girls, no experience needed. The first couple of weeks will be devoted to skills and drills, and they will begin playing games the following week. It's just $5 for the entire season; you can register when  you show up. The address is 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, call Travis or Sandra for more info: 654-7749.

Summit Christian Academy Informational Meeting

Summit Christian Academy will be hosting an informational meeting Thursday January 21st at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be at Boerne First Baptist Church, Family Life Building room 200.

Summit Christian Academy is a University-Model School® located at Boerne First Baptist Church. University-Model Schools allow parents more involvement in their children's education by combining the traditional private classroom environment with homeschooling. Classes are attended Tuesday and Thursday with optional electives on Wednesday. This allows for more family time on alternate days as parents guide their children through detailed lessons given by the teacher to complete their student's education. This formula allows for better character development as quality relationships between parents and children are fostered.

ENAACT Family Academy Elective Classes

ENAACT Family Academy is now accepting application for it's Friday elective classes. This semester our Drama dept. is performing Willie Wonka, Jr. and we have openings for actors and singers from ages 8-18. This is a high energy Broadway production designed for the dramatically inclined homeschool  student. Mr. Rich Ronald, a former member of the production team at Oak  Hills Church and current Pastor of their North Central church plant is the Director of our Drama Dept.

We have a limited number of openings avalable in our Literary Criticisms  (Jr. and Sr. High School level), Karate, Art , Private Voice and Guitar Classes. These classes are taught by professionals in their area of  expertise. We also have openings for some of our "fun classes" such as embroidery,  American Girls, Celebrations Around the World, Lego/Knex Builders, Cake  Decorating, and many others. These classes are taught by some of our  homeschool parent volunteers.

To find out more about our exciting program, please attend one of our  Information Meetings which will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12th at 7:00 or  Friday, Jan. 15th at 10:00. The meetings will be held at Tree of Life
Church on I-35 in New Braunfels. Please call 830-626-0320 if you need childcare or additional information.

Crystal Sea Drama Company is now registering for Spring Semester

Our class offerings this year include:
You Can Be in Theatre- K-4th
Developing and Maintaining a Character- 9th - 12th
Intensive Makeup Training - 9th - Adult
Intro to Dance- 3rd and up
Costuming with Historical Accuracy Through Undergarments and Accessories- 7th-Adult
Intensive Light and Sound- 7th -12th
Drama Fun
All the World's a Stage
A Performer Prepares for Musical Theatre- 7th - 12th
Brush Up On Shakespeare- 4th - 8th
Jewelry Design and Construction- 12 years - Adult

You can view our schedule, download class descriptions, print out a registration form and ask more questions at our website:
http://www.crystalseadrama.org/Crystal_Sea_Drama_Company/Home.html.
Our spring schedule is here:
http://www.crystalseadrama.org/Crystal_Sea_Drama_Company/Spring.html

For those who don't know who we are, Crystal Sea Drama Company is a Christian Drama Company whose mission is to prepare our students to go into the world as a light for Christ through the Arts and Entertainment industry. Founded by Irene Miller and Marla Ripps in 2003 as God put a vision he had given both of them at separate times in their lives together to form one shared vision which became Crystal Sea Drama Company.

The Magik Theatre is offering “Imagine That!”

In this new year, The Magik Theatre is offering “Imagine That!”,a class for Home Schoolers beginning Wednesday, January 13th from 1-2:30.  Classes will meet every Wednesday through April 7 (the week of March 15-19 will be off for Spring Break and our Spring Break Camp) with a final performance scheduled for April 10th.   The class will choose a topic of mutual interest as the theme and focus of the final piece.  We will build in age appropriate creative research projects to broaden the scope of the class from just an acting adventure to a multi-disciplined learning adventure as well.  This class is modeled on a program that I did in Fort Worth at a community arts center. 
If we get 10 or more students, we can reduce the class cost ($175.00) by 10%.  I know that we have wonderful support from the home school community for our performances and we hope that this offering will resonate as a new and exciting learning opportunity for your children.  I look forward to hearing from you.
All good wishes for the New year,
Lisa Davis
Director of Education
The Magik Theatre
www.magiktheatre.org

Art Time  Classes for Homeschoolers ages 6-12

Your Children will work with pastels, rice paper, clay, foil, watercolors, acrylics, Plaster of Paris and much more. The program includes warm-up activities and art projects to help bring out personal creativity.
 
 Fridays;  11:45-1:00pm at the Hobby Lobby Stone Oak, 23128 US 281 N.
First class February 5, Last class May 7, No class on April 2
 
Tuesdays;  12noon-1:15pm at the Hill Country Bible Church. 20885 FM 306
First Class February 9, Last class May 4,
 
 Tuition fee is $99 plus $35 supply fee for 13 weeks.10% off tuition fee for a sibling(s).
 You must pre-register by calling   830-481-7378  830-481-7378 or e-mail arttimeparty@yahoo.com

Guadalupe Dance Academy Lessons

Spring classes begin January 11, 2010. Register early! You may register in person at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Main Office at 1300 Guadalupe Street Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 5:30 or by phone at 210.271.3151.
 
Dance Classes 2010
Spring Semester: January 11 – May 22, 2010

MEXICAN FOLKLÓRICO DANCE CLASSES
Folklórico Basics - Ages 6-9
Folklóritos - Ages 4-5
Folklórico I –  Ages 10 - 13
Folklórico II - Pre-Teens & Teens
Adult Folklórico - Teens & Adults

FLAMENCO DANCE CLASSES
Flamenco II: Pre - Teens and Teens
Flamenco III: Teens & Adults
 
Tuition and Registration:
Registration Fee: $25
Tuition: $40 per month for 2 hour classes & $25 per month for one hour classes
Location:
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center School and Galeria
723 S. Brazos
Spring Semester:
January 11 – May 22, 2010

Writing Classes

My name is Jamie Miranda, founder and coordinator of Haven Home Educators. After homeschooling my own sons for 15 years, all of whom are now in college (one in grad school at Texas A & M University, one at Baylor University, and one at Texas State University), I returned to college to finish my degree. I have earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and have worked for the past two years as an English, history, and speech tutor (Tutor V) and now as an Instructional Skills Specialist at St. Philip's College as I attend graduate school at Our Lady of the Lake University. I work with college students daily, teaching them to create outlines; develop strong theses; strengthen topic sentences; correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and much more with regard to their writing skills. In addition, I teach high school students to PhD candidates how to improve their scores on the essay portion of the Accuplacer, SAT, GRE, TOEFFL, MCAT, and other admissions tests. In that capacity, I have developed five writing courses: 

Junior High Creative Writing with a focus on poetry and short fiction
High School Composition I, mirroring college freshman composition
Advanced High School Composition, covering critical, biocritical, & historical analyses of literature
Research Writing I -- covering all aspects of research from finding sources to bibliographies using MLA Formatting
Research Writing II -- same as above but in APA Formatting
 
All classes are online and consist of a series of weekly modules emailed to students and parents over the course of twelve weeks. I limit the number of students in these courses so that I may provide quality feedback on student work. Comments such as, "Great job" or "Nice work" do not give students any information concerning the improvement of their writing skills. I provide a combination of constructive criticism and praise to build confidence and enable students to hone their skills as writers. Registration for spring has begun. In developing these courses, I have combined expressivist, critical, and process teaching methods to impart skills to students in what I call a hybridized pedagogy. Even strong writers can benefit from detailed commentary to enable them to strengthen their writing further.

The spring courses begin Jan. 29. Space is limited.  Please contact me to obtain course syllabi.  Each 12-week course is $120.00, a fee comparable to local co-ops, payable in one lump sum or three monthly payments of $40.00. Please contact me at 210-733-1757, MirandaWorkshops@aol.com , or mypinkkoala@aol.com for further information. Space may be reserved on your word but is not guaranteed until the first payment is received. Registration deadline is January 25. Improve your student's writing with these innovative and easy to use workshops.

Artworks is Registering for Spring Session

Our break is almost over and we will be back to our pre-holiday routines next week. It's a natural time to assess your child's enrichment activities and make changes to avert boredom and expose them to new skills and experiences. Artworks provides the perfect complement to your child's education and adds a highlight to any day. With classes available for 18-months to tweens, we have something for everyone.  New students can attend any first class for a free trial and sign up on your first visit if you wish to continue!

Young Artist Program of San Antonio

Young Artists Program of San Antonio is offering their introductory class beginning January 13, 2010. Register with Jan Larson  - tljl@sbcglobal.net .  Registration  will remain open throughout the class. Experts tell us that students who have studied fine arts – music, art, dance, theatre– do better in school and participation in a fine arts programs increases a child’s self-esteem as well as verbal and non-verbal skills. Each fine art discipline reaches different thought processes and senses thereby EXPANDING BRAIN POWER
 
HELP YOUR CHILD ACHIEVE IN A FUN AND LOVING ATMOSPHERE!
 
Young Artists Program of San Antonio was developed to introduce young students (ages 4-8) to the basic disciplines of fine arts. Our teachers love children and desire to help them learn about themselves and explore the many disciplines of fine arts.
¨ Dawne Broadfield, Dance
¨ Linda Cowan, Art
¨ D’Nel Stucki, Music
Students will rotate through art, music and dance. Each session is approx.  45 minutes.
 
NOW ENROLLING
Ages 4—8
Winter Class     January 13—March 10, 2010
Spring Class     March 24—May 26, 2010
9:00 a.m.—  11:30 a.m.
$150 each session
 
Classes are held at CSDC Fine Arts Studio
8414 Speedway, San Antonio, TX 78230
Just outside Loop 410 between Vance-Jackson & Jackson Keller

Intensive Theater Classes

Crystal Sea Drama Company offers Intensive Theatre Classes for students who love the theatre and drama!  All your student needs to know about every area of theatre and stage in preparation for auditions. Each class in the Intensive Track is $200 per session with discounts for multiple classes / students.  Each class is 1 ½ hour weekly. Our new studio  & Black Box Theatre is centrally located at Vance Jackson & Loop 410 – 8414 Speedway, san Antonio, Tx 78230. Register by contacting jan.larson@crystalseadrama.org or on the first day of class – Thursday, January 7, 2010

Wolverine High School Baseball Information Meeting

The San Antonio Wolverines will have a mandatory meeting of all interested players on January 11th at 7:00pm, at the Crystal Sea Drama Company, 8414 Speedway, San Antonio, TX 78230. The San Antonio Homeschool Wolverines are a baseball program for homeschool students. We currently have a varsity level program. We believe homeschool students should have the right to compete for baseball scholarships and recognition.

We strive to provide a team that provides for these goals. For High School level players we are looking for:

  1.  Homeschool students interested in playing high school level baseball
  2.  Must be between the ages of 13 and 19 years as of Sept 1 of the school year the player will be playing.
  3.  Must be certified by parents as 8th grade or older (8th graders may get 5 yrs of high school eligibility).
  4.  Must be certified by parents that the player is in good academic standing.

If you are interested contact us at sasoefje@sahomeschoolbaseball.org 

Sunburst Gymnastics

Sunburst Gymnastics off Bandera and Mainland has expanded their homeschool program in a big way.  They used to have one time slot for HS'ers once per week (and even that was after regular school let out!) but they hired a new coach and are now offering classes 9-1 Monday through Friday (actual time available will depend on class size, child's age/skill, etc) .  They are the cheapest I've found also - $48 mo for one class a week and $80 mo for two classes a week.

http://www.sunburstgymnasticsacademy.com/ is the website.  Contact Coach Melinda Richardson (homeschool and preschool coach) at 210-887-0321 and the Gym's number is 210-680-0944.  There is a free trial class available for new students.  Also, another thing worth mentioning, the Homeschool student rate of $48/mo is $16 cheaper than the "regular" rate (which is $64).

On-Going Activities

Folk Dancing

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING Happens once a month, the first Saturday of the month, 7:30 pm at Incarnate Word Univ next to Central Market. The dances are partner dances done in a long line of couples, as seen in the latest Pride and Prejudice movie. There is no footwork or steps to learn, the couples dance figures that move them up and down the line. It is a great activity for the whole family. Suggested donation for adults is $2.00, and kids are always free. From Broadway, enter the driveway across from Denny's and follow the signs back to the Garden Room.

INTERNATIONAL DANCING Takes place every Friday at Lions Field Rec Center, 2809 Broadway (at Mulberry) Yes it is a senior center, but young people are invited for international dancing on Fridays, 7:30 pm. These dances are easy and mostly line or circle dances from countries like Romania, Greece, Israel, and France, among others. The dances and music are traditional, we learned them from dance teachers from the respective countries. So it's a great opportunity to learn about other cultures, choose an activity that provides some exercise, and suitable for the whole family, because there's no smoking or alcohol here! Kids come free, and for adults $2.00 suggested donation. Wear comfortable, sensible shoes, and casual clothes.  

Homeschool Swim Team

The Home School group is open to all ages and grade levels. It is recommended that children be able to swim at least one length of a 25 yard pool to enroll. Instruction is designed to accommodate a variety of swim abilities. The Wave Home School program is geared toward helping Home Schoolers fulfill their PE requirement, while becoming water safe, better swimmers and having fun at the same time.

The group trains at the Alamo Heights High School (6900 Broadway) on Monday, Wed. and Friday at 1:15 pm. Your children can attend any or all of those 3 days that work best. Home School swimmers may compete at the weekend meets, if desired. By participating in an early afternoon practice, the evening hours belong to your family. Please call Coach Susan, for try-out information: 210-488-1923.

Visit http://www.sawave.org/ for more information.

Builder's Academy

Members of the EAA Chapter 35 at San Geronimo Airpark (map http://www.eaa35.org/8T8_map.html ) mentors high school students in building the Dream Classic aircraft.  The program is free to high school students.  The mentors meet the students at San Geronimo Airpark every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m - noon.  The students learn to fabricate rivets, use a rivet gun, drill, follow skematics, and so much more.  If you are interested contact Bob Severance at   SAPropbuster@satx.rr.com;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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