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SWAT Team

SAWs has an educational opportunity for high school students. Learn about water issues, history or science and do a service learning project and come to a Conference and showcase your project!

This is an opportunity for everyone. There are two teams: NE and NW there is minimal to no cost involved in participating.

go to www.saws.org and look under education to get more details. There is a rally this saturday October 20th workshops, pizza and prizes for students!

Email me at tduncan1@satx.rr.com or call at 210-863-1126

High School Physics Honors Class

Seating is limited to five students.

Professor: Robbie Kouri, Physics Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University Textbook: College Physics 7th edition by Serway and Faughn Used textbook is fine. It may be purchased at www.half.com or www.amazon.com

Classes: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Date: First Semester will be Oct. 29th - Feb. 2008 Second Semester will be Feb. 2008- May 2008 Location: Room 202 , Metz Hall, Science Bldg. @ Our Lady of the Lake University Requirements: Be punctual and committed to stay with the course for the year.

Bring your textbook, notebook, pencil, and a scientific calculator to every class (Scientific calculator can be TI 82, TI 83, TI 84, or TI 85)

Must have at least basic knowledge of the following: Significant figures Algebra II Scientific Notation Conversion Methods (slash and burn) Graphic techniques Some Trigonometry Basic understanding of sine and cosine

The first few classes will be mainly an evaluation of basic skills. Classes will include labs to meet the TEA code requirements for an Honors course.

Cost: $15.00 per class payable every two weeks Questions: Feel free to email Prof. Robert Kourri at kourr@lake.ollusa.eduor call him at home at 877-0120.

Let me know if this interest you as soon as possible. Marta Gillette _gillettesintexas at aol.com_210-653-0249 (leave a message if seriously interested)

Dinner with Kelly Crespin-Unit Studies

San Antonio HERO is pleased to announce our October "Dinner with..." speaker will be Kelly Crespin speaking about Unit Studies

Unit studies are a terrific way for learners to explore one topic that fascinates them through multiple subjects at the same time! Unit studies can be used for any age level and any type of learner! Unit studies are also great for families with multiple children of various ages. This discussion will explore how to get started with unit studies, possible topics to explore, and how unit studies can help internalize information so it is remembered weeks and years later.

Thursday, October 11th at 7 P.M. at La Madeleine 4820 Broadway, San Antonio 78209. Across from HEB Central Market on Broadway about 4 blocks north of Hildebrand.

Seating is very limited. RSVP to hmschoolsa@gmail.com. The event is free. Dinner and drinks are not included. Come join us for a fun and enlightening event!

Geometry at the ITC Field Trip

A field trip for the whole family! On November 1st , we'll be off to the Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) for a wide range of activities. The day will start at 10am. We have a shaded area with picnic tables reserved, so plan on bringing a lunch. Planned activities will end at 2:10pm, but you can stay longer if you like.

We'll have five activities. The kids will be divided by ages in order to attend the Geometry Lab. This lab's full name is San Antonio Virtual & Interactive Geometry (SAVIG), and its hands-on activities and demonstrations will be geared for each age group: 6-9, 10-13, and high school. Those younger than six can keep busy while siblings rotate through the Geometry Lab. There's a special exhibit on DRAGONS! There's even an animatronic dragon that will greet the kids with a puff of smoke! Nearby you'll find Legos, a storybook area and art supplies to keep the younger set engaged!

All ages will have two docent-led tours: the Exhibit Hall with displays about the cultures and history of Texas, and the BACK 40, an outdoor living history area. Ages 13 and under can attend the interactive Bluebonnet Puppet Theater, and all students will watch memories of Texas past at the Dome Show.

Free parking is available in the parking lot in front of the museum. Here are some directions: http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu/visit/direction.html The price is $5 per student, under 2 is free and $7 per adult. Please let me know the age of the children attending, and how many adults will attend. I'll send you an invoice from Paypal. Please remember that I CANNOT take debit or credit cards, nor instant payments. Space is limited. Please direct any questions to Linda at llibasci@earthlink.net.

Golfing Class

SHORT FUSE, GREAT OPPORTUNITY! GOLF! This sport offers more than just exercise, discipline and fresh air...it's a business fact of life that many deals are sealed on the golf course, many contacts made, many opportunities to change a career resides on the links.

NOW...how does the word FREE grab you? That's right! First, let me tell you about the course.

This is a seven week course, starting Monday, October 15th and running through December 3rd from 9:30am-11:00am. We'll be skipping November 19th for the Thanksgiving week. For the first six weeks, the class location is Joe Caruso Golf Academy, 16900 Blanco Rd, just north of 1604. The last class, December 3rd, is at Oak Valley Par 3 Golf Course, 18632 Bandera Rd (210) 695-2606, located off HWY 16 (north of 1604).

The instructors at the Joe Caruso Golf Academy emphasize etiquette, sportsmanship, honesty to foster the discipline and dedication of a champion, on and off the course. Participants will be divided according to age and/or ability. Equipment is provided, although kids can bring their own clubs.

NOW FOR THE FREE PART. There is financial assistance available of 100%, 50% and 25% of the class fee. Families with a gross income of under $25,000 are free (limited availability) Families with a gross income between $25,000-$35,000 pay half. Families with a gross income between $35,000-50,000 pay 75%. These free or discounted registrations will be funded by The Central Texas Junior Golf Association, a 501(c)(3) from donations from such sponsors as Applebee's and IBC Bank. The class fee is $175 for seven classes...that includes the equipment, greens fees, etc. Call Brit Gentry, 210-492-7888 for your application form. You can pay by cash, check or credit card.

Make a Splash Home School Water Festival

We would like to invite you all to our first annual Make a Splash Home School Water Festival on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Eisenhower Park. Eisenhower Park is located at 19399 NW Military Hwy. 78257. The festival will run from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  

• Educational water presentations and demonstrations by the Edwards Aquifer Authority, San Antonio Water System and the San Antonio Natural Areas.
• Librarians on hand to read stories about water at the San Antonio Public Library Story Station.
• Four scheduled hikes throughout Eisenhower Park led by members of the San Antonio Natural Areas (on-site registration required).
• Local water and environmental agencies hosting activities and lessons in the Learning Lab.
• Entertaining attractions such as a bubble blowing playground, an inflatable rock climbing wall and an inflatable caterpillar just for the little ones.
• Skill games such as Fishing for Pollution, Toss in the Cup and Hazardous Waste Round-Up.
• FREE snacks and drinks including fruit, popcorn, granola bars, bottled water, cotton candy and sodas throughout the day.
• FREE Make a Splash water bottles for the first 200 people that enter the front gate beginning at 9:00 a.m.   

Here is some additional information that you may need to know before visiting:

1. This event is completely free for home school parents and students from across our region. 

2. You do not need to register for this event. The festival runs from 9:00 a.m until 3:00 p.m and you may come and go as you need to. Due to the popularity of the guided hikes, this element will have an on-site registration process.

3. Lunch items will not be sold at the event so you may wish to bring lunch with you. Picnic tables are available inside the festival grounds and throughout Eisenhower Park.

4. Security will be available at the festival as well as a first aid tent that will be able to handle minor emergencies.

5. There will be educational activities, attractions, games and workshops for ages K-12. Even though most events will be manned by volunteers, we cannot guarantee supervision by the Make a Splash volunteers.

6. A schedule and listing of all activities will be e-mailed out the week of October 8-12. 

7. This event is completely free for home school parents and students from across the South Central Texas Region. 

If you have any additional questions or if you did not receive this e-mail directly and would like to be contacted about future Make a Splash Water Festival notices, please e-mail Gwukasch@saws.org

Teen Workshop: Sketching in Mexico and Modern Printmaking

Take the first step to becoming a printmaker by learning to draw from artist Anabel Toribio. For students 15 and up; space is limited. October 21st. Fee includes materials: McNay Members $8; nonmembers $10. Call 210.805.1768 to register.

Student Workshop: A Shakesperience from Page to Stage

A Shakesperience from Page to Stage Play the play with SH/OUT Winedale Players and Shakespeare at Windedale OUTreach Coordinator Clayton Stromberger. Banish jitters with theatre warm-ups, enjoy a brief performance by the SH/OUT players, engage with Midsummer Night’s scenes, and end with an ensemble performance. Students ages 9−14 create, explore, and bring to life a character using Shakespeare’s language, simple props, and a bare stage. October 13th. Fee: McNay Members $10; nonmembers $15. Space is limited and reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis. Call 210.805.1768, or email education@mcnayart.org to register by October 10.

Co-ed Youth Volleyball League

Co-ed youth volleyball leagues at 23 year-round community centers for youngsters ages 6 - 16. Geared toward novice players. Register at the center in your neighborhood prior to the league start date. Six-player, co-ed triples or triple volleyball depending on the number who want to play. Participants may register as group, team or individual. 207-3056.

Opera Performance for Children

If you are interested in taking your children to an opera; here is one for October. More announcements to come on other events for high school students.

The Performance is based on the story of the Ugly Duckling
It runs two hours including intermission. This opera is appealing to elementary and middle schools Two performances on October 4, 2007 at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Email me and tell me which performance you would like to attend by September 28th.

The Guild is offering this opportunity for children and they asked (if possible) if more families knows each other and are comfortable, if they can group their kids and lessen the number of adults taking seats. We won't turn anyone away. This theater is at the downtown UTSA campus there are
several restaurants near the campus.

Email me or call if you have any questions.
Terry Duncan
SAHERO
863-1126

SAT Prep Class

Offered by:  Pauline Bauml (math) and Cayce Yarbrough (language)

 Both of these teachers are well known, respected and valued in the home school community.  Studies have shown that prep courses will boost students’ test scores significantly and, with these two teachers, your student will look forward to these beneficial classes.

Location:  Our Lady of the Lake University, Metz Building
Dates:  Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, 2007
Time:  9:00 am – 12:00 noon
On-time fee:  $150 plus $20 registration fee
Walk-in fee:  $150 plus $40 registration fee
All material provided.

To register:  mail $20 registration fee to Pauline Bauml.  Must be postmarked by Oct. 17, 2007 to be “on-time.”  Please do not mail after this date. 

For questions or to register, please contact Pauline Bauml:
9130 Oak Downs
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 287-1898

Free Homeschool Information Session

SA-HERO will present a homeschool information session on "Everything you wanted to know about homeschooling but didn't know who to ask" at 7:00 pm at the Cody Library on Wednesday, October 17th. We will go over how to get started, review local resources, and answer any questions. All participants will receive a homeschool information bag from the HERO Roundup. Email contact@sahero.org for more information.

NEISD PSAT Testing

Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.

Registration:
The 2007 PSAT/NMSQT test date for North East ISD is Wednesday, October 17. You must sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT at the North East department of Guidance Services.

This test will be administered by North East ISD. If you are a home-schooled student, please contact Guidance Services at 804-7139 to find out about registration, time, and location for testing.

NISD PSAT Testing

PSAT Testing Opportunity for Home School Students

Home school students whose instructional level is either Grade 10 or 11 are eligible to take the PSAT at Northside ISD schools if they live inside the Northside boundary.

The PSAT test date for 2007 is Wednesday October 17 with all home school students testing at one central site in Northside, the Patrick Teicher Student Services Building located at 5651 Grissom Road, 78238.

Interested parents should complete the registration form attached to this notice making special note of the requirements for this testing opportunity. Please contact the Testing and Evaluation Department at 210-397-8726 for more information. Registration Deadline is September 28th.

Social Graces Dance and Etiquette

Social Graces Dance and Etiquette classes continue with Eastern Swing and Western Two Step, two dances that will serve your child well wherever they may be in this great country! These classes will build on the introductory classes from September, but beginners are more than welcome! The students will be able to learn more intricate steps by concentrating on just two dances. Everyone will start from "the beginning" which is great reinforcement for our returning students, and beginners will quickly be up to speed.

Classes are held once a week for four weeks starting Wednesday, October 17th till November 7th. Starting time is noon until 12:50 pm at the "The Blue Bubble Ballroom", located just north of Loop 410 at 9315 N.Broadway.

STUDY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR NON-DANCERS DURING THE CLASS! Bring your favorite game, or your schoolwork, etc.!

The price is still a low $20; that's $5 per class. Please email
Lindsey Zuniga at .net for your invoice. Please tell her the age and sex of your child.
She cannot take credit or debit cards, nor instant payments. Space is limited.

Judson ISD College Fair

The 21st annual Judson ISD College Fair is Oct. 9 at Wagner High School from 7-8:30 p.m. The fair is designed to help families begin planning for college. Ninth through twelfth grade students—and their parents--can visit with representatives from dozens of state and national colleges and universities.

“College representatives will provide educational information about their campuses and share helpful tools to plan for college,” said Blanca Muniz, Wagner High School college counselor.

“All area high school students are welcome to attend,” Muniz said. For more information, contact Ms. Muniz at 662-5000, ext. 1594.