September 2007

HEART OF TEXAS
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.


SEPTEMBER 2007 ISSUE
Home School News and Events

Dear Home School Leaders and Friends,

We are excited to share with you some information about several events that may be of interest to home schoolers in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas region. Please feel free to pass along this information to the homeschooling families in your network.

If you would like for us to help you spread the news about an event or activity that your group is doing, or if you know of an event or activity that would benefit other home schoolers, please drop us a line at info@HEARTofTex.org so we can include it in the next issue of our bi-weekly e-newsletter.

Thanks so much!

www.HEARTofTex.org

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Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc., (HEART of Texas) is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to serving the home schooling community. Our mission is to provide leadership, training, and support, as well as to encourage political participation within the home school community through communications, networking activities, and events directed at home school support groups and families in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas region.


This information is provided as a service to our fellow home schoolers. HEART of Texas does not necessarily endorse, warrant, or represent any of the activities, events, or organizations listed, or their content, views, opinions, or recommendations. Please use your own judgment when considering taking part in or attending any of these events or activities or visiting any of the websites or links provided. HEART of Texas assumes no responsibility for the content of any ads, promises made, or the quality/reliability of the products or services offered.


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~~September Highlights~~

SEPTEMBER 7
JESSICA HULCY (co-author of KONOS Curriculum) SPEAKING IN COLLEGE STATION

Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Location:
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Dr., College Station,TX

To register and pay: www.hsiz.org/userPage.asp?userPage=jessicahulcy

For More Information: events@hsiz.org


For a Map of the CS area:
http://www.cstx.gov/home/index.asp?page=1227

Be the 100th person to register online and receive a $50.00 gift certificate from Best Buy. We will let you know with your confirmation email after you register if you are the 100th person.

Here are descriptions of the topics that Jessica will be covering.

Teaching Everyone Together to Build Family and Stay Sane!!!
Jessica Hulcy, co-author of KONOS Curriculum, has been teaching home school for 24 years and still claims to be sane! She credits multi-level teaching with allowing her to teach as much as possible to all her children at one time thereby keeping her sanity while also building family togetherness. Jessica will show actual video footage of her teaching her boys using the unit method to effectively impart knowledge to children of varying ages at the same time...challenging the oldest yet not frustrating the youngest.

Jessica’s Gems
What inside tips would a teacher of 30 years and a home schooling mom/teacher of 24 years share with moms just beginner and veteran homeschoolers? Come hear Jessica Hulcy, co-author of KONOS Character Curriculum, share her wealth of practical advice and information in her hilarious Jessica-style on what she personally recommends young moms do and not do when they homeschool. Be enlightened and encouraged and entertained…all at the same time!

For Information About the KONOS Curriculum: www.konos.com or call 972-924-2712



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SEPTEMBER 7
HOME SCHOOL RESOURCES SEMINAR PRESENTED BY
HAMPTON-ILLINOIS BRANCH LIBRARY IN DALLAS

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Hampton-Illinois Branch Library - Dallas
2951 S. Hampton Road
Dallas, TX

For More Information: Contact Lynda Smith at 214-670-7646 or lynda.smith@dallaslibrary.org

Details: Homeschool families are invited to meet librarians and learn about library educational resources. The seminar will include a presentation on how to start a family history geneology project. A representative from Northeast Texas Library System will provide information on a special media collection for homeschoolers.


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SEPTEMBER 10
OIL SPILL HOME SCHOOL CLASS AND TOUR AT FOSSIL RIM

Time: 10:00 - 2:30ish

Cost: $16/person (2 and under free)
In this class we will observe a miniature version of an oil spill, witness what oil did as a result of one of the products used to try to clean and contain the spill, and experiment with removing oil from fur and feathers.

For more Details: www.fossilrim.com/visiting/home_school.html
To Register: homeschool@fossilrim.org
or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216


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SEPTEMBER 24
FOSSIL DIG HOME SCHOOL CLASS AND TOUR AT FOSSIL RIM

Time: 10:00 - 2:30ish

Cost: $16/person (2 and under free)
This event is multi-level --- all ages will benefit. We will take the bus downtown to the fossil pits and spend some time searching for marine fossils.

For more Details: www.fossilrim.com/visiting/home_school.html
To Register: homeschool@fossilrim.org
or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216



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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
(Click on the links below)


FEATURED ARTICLES

Looking for More Teaching Resources? --- Article by Barbara Rhodes, Media Consultant, NETLS

Free College Can Happen to YOU --- Article by Jean Burk, SAT/PSAT Prep Specialist



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

  1. Library Programs at North Texas Libraries --- September

  1. BEST Robotics 2007 Preview: 2021 a Robot Odyssey

  1. THEO Offering Summer SAT Classes, Summer Activities, and Classes for 2007-2008

  1. Achievement Testing Available at CERC in Rowlett

  1. Lewisville Area Homeschool Speech --- Intro to Competitive Speech Classes --- Registration Open

  1. Homeschoolers East Co-Op Classes --- East Dallas --- Classes Begin September 26

  1. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist in Euless --- Registration Open

  1. Elementary Choir, Music, and Band Classes --- www.singandplay.com --- Classes Start Sept 4

  1. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas --- September
Denton, TX – Sept 8
Sanger, TX – Sept 8
The Colony, TX – Sept 8
Carrollton, TX – Sept 14-16
Ennis, TX – Sept 20-22
Euless, TX – Sept 21-23
Arlington, TX – Sept. 27-30
Decatur, TX – September
Sherman, TX – September

  1. Private One-On-One Tuturing in Mathematics--- www.ed2netlearning.com

  1. Sharkarosa Open-to-the-Public Days --- September

  1. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater --- September (Closes Sept 4)

  1. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature – September

  1. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs --- September

  1. Performances at Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse --- September
Treasure Island --- September 28 – October 4

  1. Performances at CATS --- Arlington --- September
Honk, Jr. --- September 28 – October 7

  1. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater ---Hurst --- September
Beauty and the Beast --- Through September 15
Artie’s Playhouse Presents: The Littlest Viking --- Through September 7

  1. CATS Home School Theatre Classes --- Arlington --- Registration Open for 2007-2008 School Year

  1. STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination Exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- Through Sept 3

  1. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibit --- September

  1. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits - September

  1. Texas Discovery Gardens --- September

  1. Day Camps at Camp Tonkawa --- September

  1. Discounts 30/80 Percent for Health Care--- www.rrussell.thedreamcard.net

  1. Heritage Farmstead Museum --- Plano --- September

  1. Book It! Reading Program --- Now Enrolling for 2007-2008

  1. Braum’s Book Buddy Reading Program – Now Enrolling for 2007-2008

  1. Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program --- Earn a Free Book

  1. Smoothing the Way Meetings in North Texas --- August
Arlington – September 25
Athens/Tyler Area – September 18
Denton – September 6
North Richland Hills – September 3
Plano – September 25

  1. Advanced & Pre-Advanced Placement English and CLEP Classes--- Llambertmark@aol.com

  1. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- September

  1. Programs at Log Cabin Village --- Fort Worth --- September

  1. Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization --- Registration Open

  1. Performance at Bass Hall – Spelling Bee --- September 4 – 9

  1. Homeschool Resources Seminar at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library --- Dallas --- September 7

  1. PSAT/SAT Prep Classes--- www.maryhamilton.us

  1. Jessica Hulcy (co-author of KONOS Curriculum) Speaking in College Station --- September 7

  1. A Literature Approach to Education Seminar by Carole Joy Seid --- September 8

  1. Oil Spill Home School Class and Tour --- Fossil Rim --- September 10

  1. Children’s Chorus Auditions --- Younger Generation Chorus in Plano --- Through September 11

  1. Meet Christian Author Bryan Davis --- Longview, Plano, Garland --- September 20 and 22

  1. Plano Balloon Festival --- Plano --- September 21-23

  1. Fossil Dig Home School Class and Tour --- Fossil Rim --- September 24

  1. Volunteers Needed for Little Hands on the Farm --- State Fair of Texas ---- Sept 28 –Oct 21

  1. Explore Fort Worth Museums for FREE – 2nd Annual Day in the District --- September 29

  1. Lone Star History Day: A Special Day for Homeschoolers --- Dallas Heritage Village – October 5

  1. Irving 1st Annual Home School Showcase --- Lee Park Recreation Center – October 6

  1. Farmstead Family Festival --- Heritage Farmstead in Plano --- October 6

  1. Registration Under Way at Tarrant County College for Home School Classes --- FREE MATH ASSESSMENT

  1. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties --- American Cancer Society


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FEATURED ARTICLE


Looking for More Teaching Resources?
By Barbara Rhodes, Media Consultant, Northeast Texas Library System

The Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS) Media Collection has hundreds of educational videos and DVDs for preschool and school age children. Your public library can serve as a gateway to them. All you need is a library card!

“One homeschooling mom found some videos on Ancient Egypt. Her 7-year-old had become fascinated by the topic and had exhausted everything we owned. She was pleased to see some “new” titles. Another group found some videos on good manners that they found helpful.”
Margie Sanchez, Abilene Public Library

The NETLS Media Collection consists of approximately 4200 educational VHS videos and DVDs, and over 600 die blocks. The collection, which has served public libraries and their patrons for over 20 years, was developed to provide a source of educational media which might otherwise be too expensive or specialized for a single library to purchase.

“The NETLS Media Collection has been extremely useful for the homeschoolers of our community. One family uses the collection to supplement Science lessons while another supplemented their son's English curriculum.”
Barbara Moore, Driscoll Public Library

The NETLS Media Collection can provide a wide range of educational DVDs and videos to complement and expand home school curriculums. Parents with visual learners in the family will find media especially useful. Materials cover age ranges from pre-kindergarten through adult. The collection’s online catalog, WebBOOK©, located at http://www.av.netls.org is available for anyone to visit and search, 7 days a week, 23 hours a day. The catalog can be searched by title, subject or keyword. Some of the subjects you will find are:

· Geography
· Science
· Math
· History
· Ethics/Personal Values
· Holidays
· Multicultural Information
· Programs based on the best in children’s literature
· Health/Safety/Citizenship
· Driver’s Education

After you have searched the catalog and chosen some likely titles, take a list of your selections to your public library where a member of the library staff can go online and book the materials for you. The items will be sent to the library where they can be picked up. The general booking and delivery period is two weeks and the amount of time you may keep the items at home will depend on the loaning procedures at your local library.

Go online to http://www.av.netls.org and visit the NETLS Media Collection catalog today. Our materials can enhance the home school experience for students and teachers alike.


Barbara Rhodes is the Media Consultant for the Northeast Texas Library System.


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FEATURED ARTICLE

Free College Can Happen to YOU!
By Jean Burk

Full Scholarship -two words that could change your life. Getting free college can be like winning the lottery. Imagine throwing away several trash bags full of college scholarships that come in the mail. This is what happened to us. But for some families, getting just one scholarship offer could be the difference in junior college or the university of their choice.

As a homeshooling family, you’ve already dedicated your time, money and energy for your family, so don’t stop there! Even if you haven’t had a lot of extra money to save for college, scholarships can still come your way. Just because you’ve homeschooled, doesn’t mean that you have to be out of the loop when it comes to finding the scholarship
opportunities.

Here are five successful secrets to scholarships and free college that even many public and private schools students are not aware of:

  1. Realize that full scholarships can be obtained by students who receive certain scores on their PSAT/NMSQT or SAT tests. You can have colleges begging you to enroll and who will gladly pay your way. There are usually several full-rides available in each department of most colleges and they love to give them to kids with good test scores.

  1. Understand that the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT tests are tests of logic. They are not about exclusive knowledge or curriculum only learned at public or private schools. Many smart kids (from all academic backgrounds) do poorly on these tests because they don’t understand the test or how to look at the questions logically.

  1. Discover that succeeding on these tests can be just a matter of learning the test-taking techniques and recurring patterns found on these standardized tests. The questions very often point you to the answers and students can learn to answer them quickly once they discover the secret methods that many others successful test-takers have.

  1. Create a successful game plan. After learning the secret strategies of decoding these tests, incorporate this information into your homeschooling. Spend twenty minutes a day or an hour or two a week practicing these techniques on actual tests from the College Board. This will also keep students from cramming at test time.

  1. Prepare your freshman and sophomores to take the PSAT/NMSQT for practice in October and definitely take it in their junior year. This is when it counts for all the big scholarship money. Students should take the real SAT test when their practice scores are above 1500 (the national average) or if they are a senior. The SAT is offered seven times a year and there is no penalty for taking it many times. Colleges usually drop the lowest scores (they don’t average them) and some schools will even take the highest score from each section from different tests.

The home education decision is a life-changing experience and when homeschoolers get the high scores and the incredible scholarships, it speaks for itself. For us, the sacrifice was more than worth it. Besides, we got free college and so can you.


Jean Burk is an author, teacher and speaker. You may contact her at Jean@collegeprepgenius.com or for more college prep tips, raising test scores or info about SAT classes , visit www.collegeprepgenius.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS



1. LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES --- SEPTEMBER

To find out what programs your local libraries have going on, visit the website below. It includes links to public libraries all over Texas, so you and your kids can get in on the adventure of reading.

http://www.publiclibraries.com/texas.htm




BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 1805 L. Don Dodson Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817-952-2342

SEPTEMBER 27 --- Identity Theft
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Scams happen every day. Have you ever received a phishing email disguised as letters from government agencies? You take your garbage to the curb. Have you run those pre-approved credit offers through a cross-cut shredder? You have a Social Security card. Is it in your wallet? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions you are a future victim of identity theft! Bedford Police Officer T. Sgt. Randy Gardner will present a few of the preventative measures you can take to protect your identity.


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TYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
(all events are free and open to the public)
Location: 201 S. College Ave
One block southwest of the square in downtown Tyler
Contact: Evelyn James – 903-593-7323 – programs@tylertexas.com

In the Exhibit Cases:
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER: Native American Artifacts from the personal collection of Joe Martinez


ReadAloud Crowd
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Time: 10:30 in the Storyroom
Storyteller Evelyn James and friends share songs, stories, and simple crafts with preschoolers and their families

AfterSchool Rules!
THURSDAYS (Beginning September 13)
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 in Taylor Auditorium
A reading incentive program for children in grades K-5
Reading games and activities PLUS! One on one reading time with middle and high school “reading buddies”

Printed Page Players
SEPTEMBER 6 --- The Skin of Our Teeth (1943) by Thornton Wilder
Winner of the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Best Drama.
The Eternal Family narrowly escape one disaster after another, from ancient times to the present in this lively combination of farce, burlesque and satire. Meet George and Maggie Antrobus (married only 5,000 years); their two children, Gladys and Henry (perfect in every way!); and their maid, Sabina (the ageless vamp) as they overcome ice, flood, and war -- by the skin of their teeth.


OCTOBER 1-4 --- Teddy Bear Picnic Time: 10:30 in Taylor Auditorium Bring your Teddy Bear and join storyteller Evelyn James and friends for songs, stories, and Teddy Bear FUN! Ages: For preschoolers and their families, as well as childcare groups. Registration required for groups.

OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 2 --- Come in Costume and receive a free Book!!
Visit the Library in your costume this week and receive a free “previously loved” book from our Book Sale Kids’ collection.


American Girl Reading Club
SEPTEMBER 15 --- Changes for Kirsten– A girl of the American Frontier
OCTOBER 20 – Changes for Samantha – A girl of Victorian America
Times: 10 – Noon in Taylor Auditorium


Texas Writers Network
OCTOBER 6
Time: 10:30 A.M. – 4 P.M. in Taylor Auditorium
Scene & Story with award winning author Jory Sherman
Discover Jory’s simple yet comprehensive method to creating and developing the story you want to write.
Sherman began his literary career as a poet in San Francisco's famed North Beach during the heyday of the “Beat Generation.” He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for the novel Grass Kingdom and was a Spur Award winner from Western Writers of America for his novel The Medicine Horn. Since 1965, Sherman has authored 4 books of poetry, over 1000 articles, 500 short stories, and more than 300 books with publishers like Doubleday, Zebra, Avon, Berkley, Tor, Forge, Pinnacle, The First Ozark Press, White Oak Press, Harlequin and Bantam.
Workbook provided. Feel free to bring your laptop and your lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided.

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2. BEST ROBOTICS 2007 PREVIEW: 2021: A ROBOT ODYSSEY


Get the first look at the theme for this year's competition!

Visit: http://www.bestinc.org/MVC/

BEST is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like, science- and engineering-based robotics competition.

Frontier Trails BEST -- Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2007
South's BEST --- December 7-8, 2007
Texas BEST -- To be announced

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3. THEO IN PLANO OFFERING CLASSES FOR 2007-2008

From their NEW SPACE at 15th and Custer!!

Plano’s THEO—The Outsourcing Solution for Home Schoolers---was born to fill in the gaps of what is available to North Texas home educated students. We strive to offer classes which require a large pool of students to “make.”

We chose a centrally placed location, one mile north of George Bush Tollway and two miles west of 75, to provide classes for the home educated junior high and high school student who wants something different.

Bursting at the seams with newly added shop and drafting, sign language, chorus, theater and speech and even a writing club for those students (or adults) who love to write and long to be published, THEO has a heart to help families homeschool through high school, without missing out on the highly academic classes or extracurricular classes offered by public and private schools.

After all, you can hardly have a writing club for excellent writers if you are pulling only from a few hundred families….but you can if you are pulling the best writers from all over the metroplex….same goes for chorus and band a/k/a Instrumental Ensemble….

Academic Tutoring Available:
THEO also offers academic tutoring in a classroom setting for math, science, Spanish, writing, Worldview and more. THEO caters to 6-12th grade, but Paula Smith offers science for all grades from our same great location through The Science Resource. www.thescienceresource.com

For more information:
Visit www.THEOsonline.org to learn more,
or visit us at the Plano Book Fair on August 17 or 18 OR
visit us at our new home, 1301 Custer Road, Suite 616, Plano, TX 75075.

Please visit www.THEOsonline.org to learn more. Or visit us at the Plano Book Fair on August 17 or 18.


Location: THEO’s New Location:
1301 Custer Road, Suite 616
Plano, TX 75075

For More Information: www.THEOsonline.org

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4. ACHIEVEMENT TESTING AVAILABLE AT CERC IN ROWLETT

For Registration and Other Information: http://www.cerconline.org/testingindex.html

Location: Christian Educators Resource Center
3810 Industrial, Suite 300
Rowlett, TX 75088

Contact: 972-475-4138

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5. LEWISVILLE AREA HOME SCHOOL SPEECH --- INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SPEECH CLASSES

Registration Open!

Class Dates: August 2007 Through May 2008
Tuesday afternoons

Grade Levels: 6th-8th Grades
Where: Valley Creek Church in Flower Mound
Cost: $40/month

Contact for More Information: Lisa Tetsch
tetsch@juno.com

Class Description: Each semester students will participate in three different Individual Events (IE's). We will concentrate on all aspects of expression-voice inflection, articulation, pace, timing, facial expression, eye contact and physical delivery (blocking, gestures, poise, energy and passion). At the end of each semester the students will participate in a speech competition rated by judges. Students are greatly encouraged and confidence is strengthened. This is a fun class! Even reluctant first-timers will enjoy it.

Year 1, Semester 1 (Fall 2007)
1. Literary Interpretation (children's story)
2. Oratorical Interpretation (famous speech)
3. Expository (self-written) Students will also recite a poem and play impromptu games. These games teach creative, quick thinking and build confidence.

Year 1, Semester 2 (Spring 2008)
1. Oratory (monologue from book/movie)
2. Nomination/Acceptance speech (working in pairs, self-written)
3. Persuasion (self-written) We will cover humor and play more impromptu games. These games begin to prepare students for Limited Preparation speeches.
In addition to speaking, we will be discussing and memorizing scripture regarding our speech. There is a difference between public speaking, as we defend what we believe, and the speech we use in personal relationships (boldness vs. humility).

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6. HOMESCHOOLERS EAST CO-OP CLASSES --- EAST DALLAS


SEPTEMBER 26 --- Classes Start

Classes Offered:
Mock Trial I (Grades 1-3)
Mock Trial II (Grades 4-6)
Model United Nations (Grades 9-12)
Youth and Government I (Grades 6-8)
Youth and Government II (Grades 9-12)
Ballroom Dancing (Grades 4-6)
Readers’ Theater I (Grades 1-3)
Readers’ Theater II (Grades 4-6)

For Class Schedule: http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dzg7xwz_5hcrtr2&pli=1

Application: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/club_expressions/files/Application Materials/

Contact For More Information: Sandra Carey at club_expressions@yahoo.com

To Join Their Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/clulb_expressions/

Location: The Summit Church
4101 East Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75074


We are seeking a passionate and qualified leader for speech and debate and a model UN leader for our 4th-8th graders.

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7. LEGACY HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT FIRST BAPTIST EULESS

Currently Enrolling for 2007-2008 School Year --- Science, History, and Fine Arts Classes
Grade: K-8
Contact: Laura Lewis at 817-267-3313 ext 267
Email: legacy@discoveryfirst.org

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8. ELEMENTARY CHOIR, MUSIC, BAND CLASSES --- REGISTRATION OPEN

SEPTEMBER 4 --- Classes Begin

Register Now for Fall Elementary Choir/Music and Band Classes
Music and Band for Homeschoolers

Elementary Choir/Music class. Grades 1-4.
Concerts, choir contest, rhythm instruments, recorders
(grades 3&4), folk songs, folk dancing, music
fundamentals, class instruction

Band-Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels.
Grades 5-12.
Concerts, Band contest, Band Solo & Ensemble
Contest, class instruction, all band instruments
taught (see singandplay website for important
information.).

All classes begin week of September 4, 2007 after
Labor Day. Choice of five locations and days.

For Fall class schedule, and information: www.singandplay.com
or email lwhitson@singandplay.com
or call 972-843-0329.

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9. LIBRARY USED BOOK SALES IN NORTH TEXAS --- AUGUST

Looking for inexpensive literature books and other resources to add to your home school library? Library used book sales are excellent opportunities to purchase books at bargain prices. Here are a few sales that we know about in the North Texas area:


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DENTON – September 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10
Time: Sat: 10 – 4;
Location: North Branch Library
3020 N. Locust St.
817-788-7300
Admission: $1 (children 12 and under and Friends are free)

Books: 8,000-9,000; 50% donated; 70% hardcover; some sorting; .50 - $1

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SANGER – September 8
Time: 8-5
Location: Sanger Public Library
501 Bolivar St
940-458-3257

Books: 1,500 books; 100% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; .25 paperbacks; $1 hardcover
Sanger Sellabration: annual city festival and craft fair.

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THE COLONY – September 8
Time: 10-4
Location: The Colony Public Library
6800 Main Steet
972-625-1900, ext 3
Contact: jsveinsson@thecolony.lib.tx.us

Books: 80% donated; sorted; .50 paperback; $1 hardcover

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CARROLLTON – September 14-16
Time: Fri: 3-9; Sat: 10-6; Sun: Noon-3
Location: Carrollton Public Library
Josey Ranch Lake
1700 Keller Springs Rd.
972-466-4800

Books: 8,000; 96% donated; 40% hardover; sorted; not picked over; no buyer restrictions; paperback $1; hardcover $2; children’s .50; Sunday half price

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ENNIS – September 20-22
Time: Fri: 10-6; Sat: 10-2
Preview: Thursday 10-8, $5 (Friends free)
Location: Ennis Public Library
502 West Ennis Avenue

Books: 3,000+; 95% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not picked over; no buyer restrictions; .50 - $2

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EULESS – September 21-23
Time: Sat: 10-5; Sun: 1-3
Location: Euless Public Library
201 N. Ector Dr.
817-685-1679

Books: 10,000; 50% donated; 60% hardover; sorted; not picked over; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50; hardcover $1