June 2007

Regal Family Film Festival

Kids and their parents can enjoy G and PG movies at 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday, free of charge, at Cielo Vista, 2828 Cinema Ridge (680-7469); Fiesta, 12631 Vance Jackson (333-3456); and Northwoods, 17640 Henderson Pass (402-7369).

Contemporary Art Month

The heART of it all is the theme that is celebrated throughout the month of July with Contemporary Art Month. The Parks and Recreation Department honors the arts with a series of one week art workshops this year, in addition to the traditional exhibit of paintings, sculptures and mixed media art created by students and instructors in the department's art program.

The 2007 exhibit will be mounted at Bolivar Hall, La Villita, 428 Villita Street, for the month of July. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Three art workshops will be offered at Roosevelt Park's new community facility, 331 Roosevelt, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through Friday, during the month of July for children ages 6 to 14. The cost is $50 per week and students may sign up for one or all three weeks. The July 9 session deals with clay works; July 16 with paper mache; and July 23, with creating a group mural or a three-dimensional form using skills learned in the previous two weeks.

Language Arts Summer School for Students with Dyslexia

This Language Arts Summer School is a learning opportunity for children with dyslexia or learning difficulties in the area of Language Arts and Reading. It is an opportunity for young students to enjoy learning and improve language skills.

• Students who will benefit most from this instructional opportunity include:
• Children who have completed 2nd through 4th grade.
• Children who are not achieving as expected in reading, spelling, handwriting, and/or written expression, but appear to possess an average learning ability.
• Children who have been identified as dyslexic.
• Children who appear to have dyslexic tendencies.
• Children who are able to focus in a structured learning environment.

Mrs. Carol Denman and Mrs. Margaret Oberkofler will be teaching this summer program. They have each been in education for more than 20 years, teaching 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade in NEISD. Mrs. Denman completed two years of training in the Slingerland® Multisensory Approach, which she used with great success in her classroom. Mrs. Oberkofler has taught with the approach for 16 years and has trained many teachers in its use. Mrs. Oberkofler and Mrs. Denman find great pleasure in helping children master reading and writing skills.

DATES July 6 - July 27 The first session includes informal assessments. Daily attendance is required.
TIME 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. This includes 1/2 hour for chapel.
TUITION $400.00

Please contact: MacArthur Park Lutheran School 2903 Nacogdoches Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 822-5374 for more information or to register.

Homeschool Football & Basketball Program

ENAACT Family Academy is beginning a homeschool football and basketball program for boys ages 12-19. Informational meetings are scheduled for Monday, June 18th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, June 23rd at 10:00 am at Tree of Life Church. Interested families are required to attend one meeting.

The program is open to all homeschool boys, not just boys who attend ENAACT. Students who join the athletic team(s) will be required to sign a statement of faith, abide by the ENAACT student rules, and earn a 70 or above in all of their classes. Parents will be required to turn in homeschool grades to the academic office.

Homeschool Discount for Broadway Shows

We need your input on which shows to offer for both Houston and San Antonio for next season. We need a min of 20 tickets for each show we set up offers for, so your feedback helps us decide which ones homeschoolers are likely to buy tickets for. Those shows that don't get enough votes will NOT be offered for homeschool group discounts. We will ask for feedback for Dallas shows at a later date.

Of these shows listed below, please rate them on a scale of 1-5
1- no way
2 - fairly unlikely I would attend
3 - may be interested depending upon when it is offered
4- very interested in this show
5 - count me in, I can't wait to see this show
If none of the shows interest you, do not clutter my inbox with that result, We don't need a 100 emails saying you won't go to anything. Please only respond if it's likely you would want to attend at least one of these shows. Please send your votes off-list to Susan Frederick at .

Based upon your feedback, we will pick what shows will be offered for Homeschool Discounts for the next season. Exact show time dates will be picked at a later time. In general the offers for these shows will take place anywhere from 3 to 8 months before the show date, depending upon the availability of tickets.

Show descriptions are listed on this page: http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/Broadway.html

1.Avenue Q (Houston) - Oct/Nov 2007
2.Jersey Boys (Houston) - Jan/Feb 2008
3.The Rat Pack Live at The Sands (Houston) - March, 2008
4.The Wedding Singer (Houston) - May, 2008
5.Sweeney Todd (Houston) - June, 2008

San Antonio shows (Majestic Theater): Please vote for the shows you would like to see offers for

1.Mamma Mia!(San Antonio) - October 2007
2.Twelve Angry Men (San Antonio) - October, 2007
3.The Ten Tenors (San Antonio) - Nov/Dec, 2007
4.Camelot (San Antonio) - January, 2008
5.The Wedding Singer (San Antonio)- April/May, 2008
6.Spamalot (San Antonio)- June, 2008
7. Phantom of the Opera (San Antonio) - Feb 200

Please pass this onto other lists and other homeschoolers and contact me with any questions. Thanks to your help and support, we have been able to offer homeschool theater discounts in Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio.

Classes at Sebastopol House in Seguin

Kay Scott of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has been working to put together some history classes for homeschoolers. Kay is located in Seguin at the Sebastopol House. She has come up with different classes for homeschoolers to help them gain a better understanding of what life was like in the 1850's.

Here's some information about these classes:

Duration - 1.5 hrs

Age - All ages are welcome. Children 11 & up may be dropped off, but there must be an adult present in charge of your child. This also needs to be arranged in advance.

Cost - There is a $2 fee for each class. Some classes will require adults to pay, while others will be only for the kids. If you have a question about the fee, please ask Kay when you register.

Location - Sebastopol House, 704 Zorn St, Seguin 78156

Registration - Classes need to have at least 7 but not more than 20. Classes with less than 7 may be canceled. Please RSVP to Kay Scott at 830-379-4833.

What to bring - Each child will NEED to bring something to drink (like a bottle of water). Outdoor activities will utilize the shade as much as possible, but bring sunscreen, hats, etc. just in case. You may bring a lunch and picnic on the lawn if you like.

Dates & Times -

July 10, 12 & 18 - classes at 10am & 1pm each day

Aug 7, 9 & 15 - classes at 10am & 1pm each day

Classes offered - June - Tour & Corn Husk Toy July - Butter & Biscuits Aug - Chores & Games

Tour & Corn Husk Toy - Take a tour of Sebastopol House State Historic Site and then learn how to make your own corn husk toy. The fee is $2.00 per person.

Butter & Biscuits - What could taste better than butter and biscuits in July? You make it fresh in the backyard! The fee is $2.00 per person.

Chores & Games - Pleasures and Past Times are chores & games from the 1850's. For example, learn to peel apples with an apple peeler, wash clothes in a tub & play popular period games. The fee is $2.00 per child (no fee for adults).

City of San Antonio Tree Planting Challenge

June 29. Deadline to submit applications for the City of San Antonio Tree Planting Challenge in the Neighborhood and Commercial categories. The program will award 25 free trees to two neighborhood and one commercial project in each of 10 City Council Districts. For more information, call 207-3018.

Deadline for entering the 2007 Photo Life Contest

4 p.m. Parks and Recreation Office at Catholic Life Insurance Building, 1635 Northeast Loop 410. suite 700. Photos should capture a fun and active lifestyle in a city park, pool, community center or while participating in a Parks and Recreation Department cultural, recreational or athletic program. Open to amateur adult photographers 18 and over with a San Antonio physical address. 207-3132. Winners will be announced at a BRAVO! performance at the Arneson River Theater on Thursday, July 13, from 8 to 9 p.m.

NW Homeschoolers Summer Meeting Schedule

NW Homeschoolers will now be meeting during our summer hours of 10am till 1pm every Tuesday. Starting in September, we’ll return to the hours of noon till 3pm. So, come join the fun at Raymond Russell Park with a multitude of playgrounds, volleyball and basketball courts, and even a riverbed for exploring the wonders of nature. This park shares an exit with Camp Bullis from Interstate 10, and is located about 3.5 miles north of 1604 (Anderson Loop) and the I-10 intersection. From the Camp Bullis exit, continue straight (north) on the I-10 access road, beyond the four-way stop. Raymond Russell Park will be on your right. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NW_Homeschoolers

YMCA Teen Job Fair

Are you a teen looking for a summer job? The Davis Scott YMCA of Greater San Antonio is holding job fairs in two locations, for teenagers looking for summer employment. This is an opportunity for teens, ages 16-21, to explore job prospects with various area companies. Teens can meet employers, ask questions, and fill out applications. Many companies will conduct on site interviews. A variety of companies including, but not limited to, fast food restaurants, retail stores and summer camps will be attending. Breakout sessions on filling out applications, interviewing skills and employer Q&A will be offered. Applicants should bring a valid I.D. and social security card. Professional attire is recommended.

To RSVP for this event, teens or interested companies should call Cynthia Hornsby at 210-532-0932 or email at cynthiah@ymcasatx.org.

WHEN:
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Workshops - 9:00am – 10:30am
Job Fair - 9:00am - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:
TWO LOCATIONS:
Windsor Park Mall, IH35 and Walzem Rd, inside Montgomery Ward
Antioch Sports Complex, 1001 N. Walters

Chess in the Northwest

Maverick Library every third Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Bring a chess board, if you have one. Any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Jill at

Hill Country Christian Homeschoolers Secondary Academic Class (SAC) Day

HCCH SAC Day has it's fall schedule posted. New family orientation will by August 13th. RSVP is required.

Boerne Library Summer Reading Program for Teens Is Coming!

Sail away with books this summer on our best-ever summer reading program for teens. We've got it all for teens in grades 6 and up--fabulous flicks, cool smoothie sessions, a vampire frite nite, and a live music Blast in the Park. Keep track of the books you read. Prizes go to our top readers, plus everyone who completes the program gets a free book. Boerne Library.