Mid-June 2007
HEART OF
TEXAS
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
MID-JUNE 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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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
1. North Texas Library Summer Programs --- Summer 2007
2. Ringling Brothers Reading Club --- Through 8/15/07 ---- Participating Texas Libraries
3. Sale at The Book Cover --- North Richland Hills --- June
4. Sunkist "Take a Stand" Free Lemonade Stand Program --- Through Sept 4
5. THEO Offering Summer SAT Classes and Summer Activities
6. AMC Theatres Summer Movie Camp --- Free Movies --- Summer 2007
7. Achievement Testing Available at CERC in Rowlett
8. BEST Robotics 2007 Preview: 2021 a Robot Odyssey
9. Lewisville Area Homeschool Speech --- Intro to Competitive Speech Classes --- Registration Open
10. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist in Euless --- Registration Open
11. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas --- June/July
Montgomery, TX - June 22-23
Decatur, TX - June
Wichita Falls, TX – July 7
Plano, TX – July 12-14
12. Sharkarosa Open-to-the-Public Days --- Every Saturday in June
13. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater --- June
14. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature – June
15. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs --- June
16. Free Family Movies --- Cinema in the Circle in Addison Circle Park --- June
17. Sounds of Lewisville Free Concert Series --- Every Tuesday in June and July
18. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater --- Hurst
Annie Get Your Gun --- Through June 30
Artie's Playhouse Presents: Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowboy Boot ---Through June 22
Character Focus: Respecting and Honoring Parents
19. CATS Theater Performances --- Arlington
Stinky Cheese Man --- June 26-28
Adventure of Nate the Great --- July 31 - Aug 2
20. STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination Exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- June 9 - Sept 3
21. Home School Communications Club Forming in Plano/Richardson --- Information Mtg --- June 20
22. State Convention and Family Conference --- The Woodlands --- Pre-Register by June 22
23. Children's Concert Series at Dallas Arboretum -- June 24
24. New to Homeschooling Workshop --- Watauga --- June 26
25. Enjoy Free Ice Cream at
Blue Bell Ice Cream's 100th Anniversary Celebration – Various North Texas Cities --- June/July/August
26. Texas Discovery Gardens --- Dallas Blooms --- July 1
27. Birthday Party for Storm (the new baby horse) --- Camp Tonkawa --- July 8
28. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibit --- From the Ashes of Pompeii --- Opens July 8
29. Animal Enrichment Class and Tour at Fossil Rim--- July 9
30. Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Bass Hall --- July 10 – 15
31. Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A --- July 13
32. The Rebelution Conference --- July 21 (Preregistration ends July 14)
33. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- July 21
34. Dallas Children’s Theater Performances --- June/July
Pinkerton!!! --- June 22–July 22
35. Animal Fashions Class and Tour at Fossil Rim--- July 23
36. Meet Children’s Author and Illustrator Steven Kellogg --- Dallas --- July 23
37. An Evening with Author Tim Madigan --- Bedford --- July 28
38. Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land Exhibit at Embarcadero Building in Dallas Fair Park --- Through July 28
39. State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Competition --- Entry Forms and Fees Due by Aug 2.
40. 11th International Conference on Rethinking Education in Irving --- Keynote John Taylor Gatto --- August 30 - Sept 3
41. Registration Under Way at Tarrant County College for Home School Classes --- FREE MATH ASSESSMENT
42. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties --- American Cancer Society
43. PSAT/SAT Prep Classes--- www.maryhamilton.us
44. Discounts 30/80 Percent for Health Care--- www.rrussell.dreambigger.net
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1. SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES --- SUMMER 2007
Summer Reading Clubs, Story Times, Events, Activities, and more!
Libraries in North Texas are gearing up for an action-packed, fun-filled summer that will inspire a love of reading!
To find out what your local libraries are doing, 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 this Summer!!
http://www.publiclibraries.com/texas.htm
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2. RINGLING BROTHERS READING CLUB --- PARTICIPATING TEXAS LIBRARIES --- THROUGH AUGUST 15
Reading is a great way to spend your summer! And, it can even take you to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® present Circus of Dreams, which will play at American Airlines Center, August 1-12, and Fort Worth Convention Center, August 15-19.
Available for kids 2-12 years of age, it is easy to join. All you have to do is visit your local participating library and read a few books. Then, you will earn a free ticket to the circus this summer!
Your librarian will give you everything to join Reading with Ringling Bros.!® including cool bookmarks, clown noses, puzzles and coloring sheets.
If your library is not listed, tell them about the circus reading program. It’s not too late to join!
Who Can Participate:
Kids ages
2-12
For Details:
Participants receive cool bookmarks, clown noses, and coloring sheets. List of Participating Libraries:
http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw.html Clown Appearances at D/FW Libraries:
http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw_clown.html
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3. JUNE SALE AT THE BOOK COVER --- NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Stock up on Reading Books!
Buy 3, Get 1 FREE!!
We have almost 5,000 reading books for sale - most for under $3 each!
Buy 3, get 1 FREE in June... ...Reading books are all on sale. Pick up 4 today!
Our shelves are OVERFLOWING with reading books. Reading is a great way to keep the kids busy learning this summer. Our readers are all included in this great special - buy 3, get one FREE!
Included in this sale are all fiction readers, historical readers, preschool readers, phonics readers and older edition curriculum readers. We are including over 5,000 books in this sale. But the good books can go fast, so come by today!
There is no limit to the number of reading books you can purchase; every 4th book will be FREE! So bring the kids along and help them pick 4, 8 or even 12 books each. Every 4th book will be free.
Location: 5064 Davis Boulevard
North Richland Hills
For Map and Store Hours:
www.the-book-cover.com/maps.htm
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4. SUNKIST "TAKE A STAND" FREE LEMONADE STAND PROGRAM --- THROUGH SEPT 4
Sunkist's "Take a Stand" program is giving away 10,000 free lemonade stands (while supplies last) to kids ages 7 to 12 who are interested in raising money for charities of their choice.
Who Can Participate:
Ages 7-12
How to Participate:
To receive a complimentary stand, young philanthropists and their parents must submit their "Take a Stand" pledges online. Details and order forms are available at the Sunkist website. Stands are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. For Details:
http://www.sunkist.com/takeastand
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5. THEO IN PLANO OFFERING SUMMER SAT PREP AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES
SAT Prep Clases:
Tuesday mornings beginning June 19
For high school students will be offered weekly from 9-12 on Tuesday mornings beginning June 19 and continuing every Tuesday through August 14. The final details will be posted on the web shortly, so watch for updates. The kids will move through four stations which expand their knowledge incrementally without making them feel like they have labored and lost their summer. I am thrilled with the concept we have built into this affordable weekly SAT prep class; I believe you will also be pleased with the results if your students participate.
Summer Activities for ages 13-15: Weekly Throughout the Summer
We have decided that students 13 to 15 years old endure some of their hardest summers. They are too young to work and yet too old to enjoy the activities that once captivated their elementary aged summer vacations. Because of this dilemma, we will offer field trips and activities for students weekly during June, July and August. Some will be service projects, but not all. We want them to have a chance to fellowship—playing games, doing art projects, watching movies, going on field trips and more.
Location:
The Summit Church
4101 E. Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75074
For More Information:
www.THEOsonline.org
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6. AMC THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE CAMP --- FREE MOVIES --- SUMMER 2007
Explore the wild side of AMC. Free Movies. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. All summer long.
Families, schools, and organizations alike are invited to see great kids’ movies -- for FREE -- during AMC Summer MovieCamp®. Available at select AMC Theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:
* FREE movies from June 27 – August 15 (excluding July 4)
* Shows starting at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday
* Great field trip opportunities – groups can reserve FREE tickets one week in advance at the box office at participating theatres.
To Find an AMC Theater Near You:
http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/
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7. 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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8. 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.
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9. LEWISVILLE AREA HOME SCHOOL SPEECH --- INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SPEECH CLASSES
Registration Open Today!
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.
Y
ear 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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10. 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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11. LIBRARY USED BOOK SALES IN NORTH TEXAS --- JUNE/JULY
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:
MONTGOMERY - June 22 - 23
Time:
Fri 10 – 4; Sat 10 - 2
Location:
Stewart-West Branch Library
202 Bessie Price Owen Dr.
Contact:
936-788-8314
Books: 2,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25 - $2
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DECATUR - June
Time:
Wed-Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10-2
Location:
Decatur Public Library
1700 Highway 51 South
940-627-5512
Contact:
director@decaturpubliclibrary.com
Books: 750 - 1,000; 100$ donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25 - $1
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WICHITA FALLS – July 7
Location:
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Wichita Falls Public Library
600 11ttth Street
940-767-0868 x248
Books: 3,000; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; .50 - $2
Half-price sale on most books 1st Saturday of each month
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PLANO – July 12 - 14
Time:
Fri 9 – 9; Sat 9 - 1
Location:
Plano Centre
2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy
972-208-8382
Contact:
cherig@plano.gov
Books: 750 - 1,000; 100$ donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25 - $1
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12. SHARKAROSA OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC DAYS
SATURDAYS IN JUNE
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last tour begins at 4:30)
Admission: $8 per person; kids 3 and under are free
INCLUDES:
- Meet & Greet with our Education Animals (kangaroos, monkeys, lemurs & more)
*Animals available for meet and greet vary with the season and off-site events schedule*
- Safari Wagon ride through exotic pastures to see camels, zebra, buffalo & more
- Kids Bucket Train rides thru 22 acres of “wild” trails!
- Use of pavilion for lunch (you may purchase lunch at our concession stand or bring your own)
NOTE: NO OTHER EVENTS(PRIVATE TOURS, FIELD TRIPS, ETC.) WILL BE BOOKED ON OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAYS.
We are currently taking deposits for fall field trip reservations. Please visit the Field Trip page under the "Visiting Section" of our web site for details on booking a field trip for your home school group. For More Information:
www.sharkarosa.com
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13. SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI THEATER - JUNE
Special Effects - through September 3
Explores the magical world of movie illusions. For More Info:
http://fortworthmuseum.org/omni/SpecialEffects.html For Info About the Movie:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/specialfx
Dolphins - through September 3
For More Info:
http://www.fwmuseum.org/omni/dolphins.html For Info About the Movie:
http://dolphinsfilm.com/ or
www.macfreefilms.com
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14. SHOWS AT THE DALLAS IMAX THEATER - MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & NATURE --- JUNE
Dinosaurs Alive! - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets:
www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Sharks - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets:
www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of famed underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau), Sharks brings you face to fin with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating creatures, but wild, beautiful and endangered animals that have been in existence since a million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth. So join us on this unique round-the-globe expedition and you'll enjoy astonishing up-close encounters for an unforgettable giant screen experience.
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15. FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS --- JUNE
JUNE 24 --- Arthropods among Us
Enjoy a nature hike on the lookout for some creepy crawlies. Ages
: 6 and up
Admission:
Non-members - $5
Members - free
For More Information:
817-237-1111
http://www.fwnaturecenter.org
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16. FREE FAMILY MOVIES --- CINEMA IN THE CIRCLE IN ADDISON CIRCLE PARK
Pack up your family, friends and a blanket and enjoy some of the most memorable musicals to hit the big screen. Join us in the bowl at Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle Drive). This is a FREE event.
JUNE 23
--- Singin' in the Rain
Time:
9:00 p.m.
Location:
Addison Circle Park - Bowl
4950 Addison Circle Drive
Admission:
FREE
For More Information:
http://www.addisontexas.net
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17. FREE --- SOUNDS OF LEWISVILLE CONCERT SERIES
Every Tuesday from June 5 - July 24
(no concert July 3)
Time:
7:30 p.m. Admission:
FREE
Enjoy free concerts under the stars with a different band each week, featuring a variety of music. Location:
Vista Ridge Amphitheater, 3049 Lake Vista Drive, in Lewisville. For More Information:
http://www.cityoflewisville.com 972-219-3836
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19. THEATER PERFORMANCES at ARTISAN THEATER
Artisan Center Theater holds quality, "in the round" performances that are family-friendly, entertaining, and affordable! Artie's Playhouse, their Interactive Children's Theater, offers original, fun-for-all-ages productions featuring familiar characters and themes, but with fresh twists that keep it entertaining and exciting for parents as well as children. Each story has its own character focus, which is reinforced throughout the play.
The plays are about 30-45 minutes long, and include lots of audience participation to hold the interest of even the youngest child in the family. The theater's full-length stage productions include musicals, comedies, and family dramas which are entertaining, as well as family-friendly. Past performances have included such classics as Godspell, Cheaper By the Dozen, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Sound of Music.
Through JUNE 30--- Annie Get Your Gun
Times:
7:30 p.m. (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)
3:00 Saturday Matinee
Ticket Prices:
Reserved seats: $13.00 for adults, $11.00 for students and senior citizens, $8.00 for children 12 and under. Mondays and Thursdays are $9.00 adults; $6 12 and under
Reservations recommended.
Through JUNE 22 --- Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowboy Boot (Artie's Playhouse Children's Production)
Character Focus:
Respecting and Honoring Your Parents
Times:
Mondays: 4:30 p.m.
$3 per person
To Reserve Tickets:
817-284-1200
For More Information:
www.artisanct.com Address:
420 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst, Texas (in the Bellaire Shopping Center)
Artisan Theater can come to you!!!
For more information about how to schedule a performance at your location, contact the theater at 817-284-1200. They can perform for events, birthday parties, church functions, and more!!! Bring their family-friendly, entertaining shows to your front door!! Very reasonable prices!!
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19. CATS Theater Performances --- JUNE
JUNE 26- 28 --- Stinky Cheese Man
Adapted by Kent Stephens. Cinderumplestiltskin, The Little Red Hen, and others recreate and turn upside down fairytale favorites in this whirlwind of a musical.
JULY 31 - AUGUST 2 --- Adventures of Nate the Great
By Pamela Sterling, based on the books by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Come join Nate and his loyal dog Sludge, as they solve the important mysteries unfolding in their neighborhood.
For More Information:
www.creativearts.org/shows.html
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20. STAR WARS: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS IMAGINATION at the FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
Through September 3, 2007
The first exhibit of its kind, Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, combines costumes and props from all six Star Wars films with real-world technologies, video interviews with film-makers, scientists, engineers, and exciting hands-on components, including two large Engineering Design Labs, where guests can build and test speeders and robots. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore the galaxies of Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination.
Admission:
Admission will be by timed ticket only, thus advance tickets are recommended. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children (3-12) and seniors (60+). Museum Members pay just $4 per person!
To Order Tickets:
By Phone 817-255-9540
(Mon-Sat, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Sun, 11 am - 4:30 pm)
http://www.fwmuseum.org/exhibits/trav_starwars.html
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21. HOME SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS CLUB FORMING IN PLANO/RICHARDSON --- INFORMATION MEETING
JUNE 20 --- Meeting to Introduce a Home School Communications Club in the Richardson/Plano Area
Time:
1-3 PM
Location:
The Summit Church
4101 E Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75074
(NW corner of Los Rios and Park Blvd. in East Plano). 972-578-9999
For More Information or to RSVP:
Email Sandra Carey at
sandra_d_carey@yahoo.com
Here are our proposed course offerings:
Grades 1-3
Readers' Theater I
Instructor Needed
You and your students are bound to love Readers’ Theater! Readers’ Theater is an activity in which students, while reading directly from scripts, are able to tell a story in a most entertaining form, without props, costumes, or sets.This is a reading activity, and students are not asked to memorize their lines. They are, however, encouraged to "ham it up" and use intonation and gestures appropriate to their characters
and their characters’ words.
Grades 4-6
Readers' Theater II
Reader's Theater II maintains the fun, non-threatening atmosphere of the first class, while challenging students to use their skills in problem solving and developing a sense of community. They will learn scripts of stories that reflect constitutional principles and concepts which can infuse the study of the U.S. Constitution. One of the goals is to develop the child's ability to see more than one side or point of view
regarding an issue or problem. (No prerequisite required.)
Grades 6-8
Junior Youth and Government
Junior Youth and Government is an exciting experience in the mechanics of the state legislative process of government. It provides opportunities for middle school youth to study and debate public issues, experience the Legislative branch of our state government, write legislation and participate in a Youth Legislature.
Grades 9-12
Youth and Government
Instructor Needed!
The purpose of the program is to bring the workings of state government alive to students. It creates an opportunity for student to discuss current state issues with state administrators, elected officials, and students from high schools and YMCA's throughout the state. Each conference is led by teens elected to office by their fellow delegates. Each state provides facilities and volunteers from various state
departments who act as resources for the students while they debate the issues. The volunteer help guide the students through mock committee meetings. Students debate and vote on the bills that their fellow delegates have written and presented. Bills that pass in committee are then taken to the floor of the House of Senate for full debate and vote.
Ages 12-18
Speech
Instructor Needed
The purpose of Speech club is to train and prepare students for Individual Event (IE) competition. The NCFCA offers 10 competitive speech events within three categories (Interpretations, Platform speeches and Limited Prep events) as follows:
Interpretations -- Dramatic, Humorous, Duo, Open
Platform - Oratory, Persuasive, Expository
Limited Preparation Events - Impromptu, Apologetics, Extemporaneous
Instruction on how to find, write and perform a good speech is provided at club near the beginning of the season. Students will choose appropriate literary pieces from good books or original literary works, depending on speech category.
Ages 12-18
Debate
The objective of the Debate club is to train and prepare students for debate tournaments. Students can choose either Team (policy) or Lincoln Douglas (values) debate. Meetings will include teaching time, small group exercises and practice time (with parent coaches), to develop debate skills as well as affirmative and negative cases for this year's NCFCA resolution.
Grades 9-12
Model United Nations
Instructor Needed!
Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization's agenda. While playing their roles as ambassadors, student "delegates" make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflict, and navigate the Model UN conference rules of procedure - all in the interest of mobilizing "international cooperation" to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.
Grades 9-12
Instructor Needed!
Mock Trial
The program was created to help acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. Each year, new Mock Trial materials are created based on an important issue facing America's youth. The materials include a hypothetical criminal case (including
summaries of case law, witness statements, official exhibits, and simplified rules of evidence); lesson plans on the central issue facing America's youth. Students actively experience the excitement of working in teams, exchanging ideas, setting goals, and examining issues while interacting with positive role models from their communities. By studying the case and preparing strategies and arguments for trial,
students also develop presentation skills, analytic ability, and team cooperation.
Come See Young Competitors Demonstrate Their Skills!!
We are very fortunate to have Suzanne Nasser, Administrator of Speak Out North Texas bringing Marshall Sherman who will do his Persuasive Speech on Parental Authority (the speech which won him 1st place in the Region in Persuasive) and his humorous interpretation entitled Lone Stranger. Also presenting is Alan Carrillo, a two-time IRON MAN at the National Tournament demonstrating his skill at Impromptu. Alan will have 30 seconds to prepare a speech on a topic we select. John Ehrett, Adam Nasser, Alan Carrillo and Samantha Nasser will be demonstrating their award-winning skills at Team Policy Debate on this year's topic "Resolved: That the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) should be significantly reformed or abolished."
Volunteers Needed!
Experience in debate is not required because a successful club needs the contribution of many talents.
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22. STATE CONVENTION AND FAMILY CONFERENCE --- THE WOODLANDS
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Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
MID-JUNE 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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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
1. North Texas Library Summer Programs --- Summer 2007
2. Ringling Brothers Reading Club --- Through 8/15/07 ---- Participating Texas Libraries
3. Sale at The Book Cover --- North Richland Hills --- June
4. Sunkist "Take a Stand" Free Lemonade Stand Program --- Through Sept 4
5. THEO Offering Summer SAT Classes and Summer Activities
6. AMC Theatres Summer Movie Camp --- Free Movies --- Summer 2007
7. Achievement Testing Available at CERC in Rowlett
8. BEST Robotics 2007 Preview: 2021 a Robot Odyssey
9. Lewisville Area Homeschool Speech --- Intro to Competitive Speech Classes --- Registration Open
10. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist in Euless --- Registration Open
11. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas --- June/July
Montgomery, TX - June 22-23
Decatur, TX - June
Wichita Falls, TX – July 7
Plano, TX – July 12-14
12. Sharkarosa Open-to-the-Public Days --- Every Saturday in June
13. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater --- June
14. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature – June
15. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs --- June
16. Free Family Movies --- Cinema in the Circle in Addison Circle Park --- June
17. Sounds of Lewisville Free Concert Series --- Every Tuesday in June and July
18. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater --- Hurst
Annie Get Your Gun --- Through June 30
Artie's Playhouse Presents: Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowboy Boot ---Through June 22
Character Focus: Respecting and Honoring Parents
19. CATS Theater Performances --- Arlington
Stinky Cheese Man --- June 26-28
Adventure of Nate the Great --- July 31 - Aug 2
20. STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination Exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- June 9 - Sept 3
21. Home School Communications Club Forming in Plano/Richardson --- Information Mtg --- June 20
22. State Convention and Family Conference --- The Woodlands --- Pre-Register by June 22
23. Children's Concert Series at Dallas Arboretum -- June 24
24. New to Homeschooling Workshop --- Watauga --- June 26
25. Enjoy Free Ice Cream at
Blue Bell Ice Cream's 100th Anniversary Celebration – Various North Texas Cities --- June/July/August
26. Texas Discovery Gardens --- Dallas Blooms --- July 1
27. Birthday Party for Storm (the new baby horse) --- Camp Tonkawa --- July 8
28. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibit --- From the Ashes of Pompeii --- Opens July 8
29. Animal Enrichment Class and Tour at Fossil Rim--- July 9
30. Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Bass Hall --- July 10 – 15
31. Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A --- July 13
32. The Rebelution Conference --- July 21 (Preregistration ends July 14)
33. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- July 21
34. Dallas Children’s Theater Performances --- June/July
Pinkerton!!! --- June 22–July 22
35. Animal Fashions Class and Tour at Fossil Rim--- July 23
36. Meet Children’s Author and Illustrator Steven Kellogg --- Dallas --- July 23
37. An Evening with Author Tim Madigan --- Bedford --- July 28
38. Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land Exhibit at Embarcadero Building in Dallas Fair Park --- Through July 28
39. State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Competition --- Entry Forms and Fees Due by Aug 2.
40. 11th International Conference on Rethinking Education in Irving --- Keynote John Taylor Gatto --- August 30 - Sept 3
41. Registration Under Way at Tarrant County College for Home School Classes --- FREE MATH ASSESSMENT
42. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties --- American Cancer Society
43. PSAT/SAT Prep Classes--- www.maryhamilton.us
44. Discounts 30/80 Percent for Health Care--- www.rrussell.dreambigger.net
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1. SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES --- SUMMER 2007
Summer Reading Clubs, Story Times, Events, Activities, and more!
Libraries in North Texas are gearing up for an action-packed, fun-filled summer that will inspire a love of reading!
To find out what your local libraries are doing, 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 this Summer!!
http://www.publiclibraries.com/texas.htm
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2. RINGLING BROTHERS READING CLUB --- PARTICIPATING TEXAS LIBRARIES --- THROUGH AUGUST 15
Reading is a great way to spend your summer! And, it can even take you to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® present Circus of Dreams, which will play at American Airlines Center, August 1-12, and Fort Worth Convention Center, August 15-19.
Available for kids 2-12 years of age, it is easy to join. All you have to do is visit your local participating library and read a few books. Then, you will earn a free ticket to the circus this summer!
Your librarian will give you everything to join Reading with Ringling Bros.!® including cool bookmarks, clown noses, puzzles and coloring sheets.
If your library is not listed, tell them about the circus reading program. It’s not too late to join!
Who Can Participate:
Kids ages
2-12
For Details:
Participants receive cool bookmarks, clown noses, and coloring sheets. List of Participating Libraries:
http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw.html Clown Appearances at D/FW Libraries:
http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw_clown.html
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3. JUNE SALE AT THE BOOK COVER --- NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Stock up on Reading Books!
Buy 3, Get 1 FREE!!
We have almost 5,000 reading books for sale - most for under $3 each!
Buy 3, get 1 FREE in June... ...Reading books are all on sale. Pick up 4 today!
Our shelves are OVERFLOWING with reading books. Reading is a great way to keep the kids busy learning this summer. Our readers are all included in this great special - buy 3, get one FREE!
Included in this sale are all fiction readers, historical readers, preschool readers, phonics readers and older edition curriculum readers. We are including over 5,000 books in this sale. But the good books can go fast, so come by today!
There is no limit to the number of reading books you can purchase; every 4th book will be FREE! So bring the kids along and help them pick 4, 8 or even 12 books each. Every 4th book will be free.
Location: 5064 Davis Boulevard
North Richland Hills
For Map and Store Hours:
www.the-book-cover.com/maps.htm
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4. SUNKIST "TAKE A STAND" FREE LEMONADE STAND PROGRAM --- THROUGH SEPT 4
Sunkist's "Take a Stand" program is giving away 10,000 free lemonade stands (while supplies last) to kids ages 7 to 12 who are interested in raising money for charities of their choice.
Who Can Participate:
Ages 7-12
How to Participate:
To receive a complimentary stand, young philanthropists and their parents must submit their "Take a Stand" pledges online. Details and order forms are available at the Sunkist website. Stands are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. For Details:
http://www.sunkist.com/takeastand
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5. THEO IN PLANO OFFERING SUMMER SAT PREP AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES
SAT Prep Clases:
Tuesday mornings beginning June 19
For high school students will be offered weekly from 9-12 on Tuesday mornings beginning June 19 and continuing every Tuesday through August 14. The final details will be posted on the web shortly, so watch for updates. The kids will move through four stations which expand their knowledge incrementally without making them feel like they have labored and lost their summer. I am thrilled with the concept we have built into this affordable weekly SAT prep class; I believe you will also be pleased with the results if your students participate.
Summer Activities for ages 13-15: Weekly Throughout the Summer
We have decided that students 13 to 15 years old endure some of their hardest summers. They are too young to work and yet too old to enjoy the activities that once captivated their elementary aged summer vacations. Because of this dilemma, we will offer field trips and activities for students weekly during June, July and August. Some will be service projects, but not all. We want them to have a chance to fellowship—playing games, doing art projects, watching movies, going on field trips and more.
Location:
The Summit Church
4101 E. Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75074
For More Information:
www.THEOsonline.org
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6. AMC THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE CAMP --- FREE MOVIES --- SUMMER 2007
Explore the wild side of AMC. Free Movies. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. All summer long.
Families, schools, and organizations alike are invited to see great kids’ movies -- for FREE -- during AMC Summer MovieCamp®. Available at select AMC Theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:
* FREE movies from June 27 – August 15 (excluding July 4)
* Shows starting at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday
* Great field trip opportunities – groups can reserve FREE tickets one week in advance at the box office at participating theatres.
To Find an AMC Theater Near You:
http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/
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7. 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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8. 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.
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9. LEWISVILLE AREA HOME SCHOOL SPEECH --- INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SPEECH CLASSES
Registration Open Today!
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.
Y
ear 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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10. 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
legacy@discoveryfirst.org
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11. LIBRARY USED BOOK SALES IN NORTH TEXAS --- JUNE/JULY
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:
MONTGOMERY - June 22 - 23
Time:
Fri 10 – 4; Sat 10 - 2
Location:
Stewart-West Branch Library
202 Bessie Price Owen Dr.
Contact:
936-788-8314
Books: 2,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25 - $2
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DECATUR - June
Time:
Wed-Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10-2
Location:
Decatur Public Library
1700 Highway 51 South
940-627-5512
Contact:
director@decaturpubliclibrary.com
Books: 750 - 1,000; 100$ donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25 - $1
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WICHITA FALLS – July 7
Location:
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Wichita Falls Public Library
600 11ttth Street
940-767-0868 x248
Books: 3,000; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; .50 - $2
Half-price sale on most books 1st Saturday of each month
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PLANO – July 12 - 14
Time:
Fri 9 – 9; Sat 9 - 1
Location:
Plano Centre
2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy
972-208-8382
Contact:
cherig@plano.gov
Books: 750 - 1,000; 100$ donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25 - $1
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12. SHARKAROSA OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC DAYS
SATURDAYS IN JUNE
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last tour begins at 4:30)
Admission: $8 per person; kids 3 and under are free
INCLUDES:
- Meet & Greet with our Education Animals (kangaroos, monkeys, lemurs & more)
*Animals available for meet and greet vary with the season and off-site events schedule*
- Safari Wagon ride through exotic pastures to see camels, zebra, buffalo & more
- Kids Bucket Train rides thru 22 acres of “wild” trails!
- Use of pavilion for lunch (you may purchase lunch at our concession stand or bring your own)
NOTE: NO OTHER EVENTS(PRIVATE TOURS, FIELD TRIPS, ETC.) WILL BE BOOKED ON OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAYS.
We are currently taking deposits for fall field trip reservations. Please visit the Field Trip page under the "Visiting Section" of our web site for details on booking a field trip for your home school group. For More Information:
www.sharkarosa.com
940-686-4600(main)
940-686-3715(fax)
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13. SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI THEATER - JUNE
Special Effects - through September 3
Explores the magical world of movie illusions. For More Info:
http://fortworthmuseum.org/omni/SpecialEffects.html For Info About the Movie:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/specialfx
Dolphins - through September 3
For More Info:
http://www.fwmuseum.org/omni/dolphins.html For Info About the Movie:
http://dolphinsfilm.com/ or
www.macfreefilms.com
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14. SHOWS AT THE DALLAS IMAX THEATER - MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & NATURE --- JUNE
Dinosaurs Alive! - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets:
www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Sharks - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets:
www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of famed underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau), Sharks brings you face to fin with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating creatures, but wild, beautiful and endangered animals that have been in existence since a million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth. So join us on this unique round-the-globe expedition and you'll enjoy astonishing up-close encounters for an unforgettable giant screen experience.
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15. FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS --- JUNE
JUNE 24 --- Arthropods among Us
Enjoy a nature hike on the lookout for some creepy crawlies. Ages
: 6 and up
Admission:
Non-members - $5
Members - free
For More Information:
817-237-1111
http://www.fwnaturecenter.org
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16. FREE FAMILY MOVIES --- CINEMA IN THE CIRCLE IN ADDISON CIRCLE PARK
Pack up your family, friends and a blanket and enjoy some of the most memorable musicals to hit the big screen. Join us in the bowl at Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle Drive). This is a FREE event.
JUNE 23
--- Singin' in the Rain
Time:
9:00 p.m.
Location:
Addison Circle Park - Bowl
4950 Addison Circle Drive
Admission:
FREE
For More Information:
http://www.addisontexas.net
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17. FREE --- SOUNDS OF LEWISVILLE CONCERT SERIES
Every Tuesday from June 5 - July 24
(no concert July 3)
Time:
7:30 p.m. Admission:
FREE
Enjoy free concerts under the stars with a different band each week, featuring a variety of music. Location:
Vista Ridge Amphitheater, 3049 Lake Vista Drive, in Lewisville. For More Information:
http://www.cityoflewisville.com 972-219-3836
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19. THEATER PERFORMANCES at ARTISAN THEATER
Artisan Center Theater holds quality, "in the round" performances that are family-friendly, entertaining, and affordable! Artie's Playhouse, their Interactive Children's Theater, offers original, fun-for-all-ages productions featuring familiar characters and themes, but with fresh twists that keep it entertaining and exciting for parents as well as children. Each story has its own character focus, which is reinforced throughout the play.
The plays are about 30-45 minutes long, and include lots of audience participation to hold the interest of even the youngest child in the family. The theater's full-length stage productions include musicals, comedies, and family dramas which are entertaining, as well as family-friendly. Past performances have included such classics as Godspell, Cheaper By the Dozen, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Sound of Music.
Through JUNE 30--- Annie Get Your Gun
Times:
7:30 p.m. (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)
3:00 Saturday Matinee
Ticket Prices:
Reserved seats: $13.00 for adults, $11.00 for students and senior citizens, $8.00 for children 12 and under. Mondays and Thursdays are $9.00 adults; $6 12 and under
Reservations recommended.
Through JUNE 22 --- Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowboy Boot (Artie's Playhouse Children's Production)
Character Focus:
Respecting and Honoring Your Parents
Times:
Mondays: 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays: 10:30
a.m.
Ticket
Price:
$3 per person
To Reserve Tickets:
817-284-1200
For More Information:
www.artisanct.com Address:
420 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst, Texas (in the Bellaire Shopping Center)
Artisan Theater can come to you!!!
For more information about how to schedule a performance at your location, contact the theater at 817-284-1200. They can perform for events, birthday parties, church functions, and more!!! Bring their family-friendly, entertaining shows to your front door!! Very reasonable prices!!
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19. CATS Theater Performances --- JUNE
JUNE 26- 28 --- Stinky Cheese Man
Adapted by Kent Stephens. Cinderumplestiltskin, The Little Red Hen, and others recreate and turn upside down fairytale favorites in this whirlwind of a musical.
JULY 31 - AUGUST 2 --- Adventures of Nate the Great
By Pamela Sterling, based on the books by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Come join Nate and his loyal dog Sludge, as they solve the important mysteries unfolding in their neighborhood.
For More Information:
www.creativearts.org/shows.html
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20. STAR WARS: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS IMAGINATION at the FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
Through September 3, 2007
The first exhibit of its kind, Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, combines costumes and props from all six Star Wars films with real-world technologies, video interviews with film-makers, scientists, engineers, and exciting hands-on components, including two large Engineering Design Labs, where guests can build and test speeders and robots. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore the galaxies of Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination.
Admission:
Admission will be by timed ticket only, thus advance tickets are recommended. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children (3-12) and seniors (60+). Museum Members pay just $4 per person!
To Order Tickets:
By Phone 817-255-9540
(Mon-Sat, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Sun, 11 am - 4:30 pm)
In person at the Museum
Ticket Office during Museum hours.
For More information
about the exhibit:
http://www.fwmuseum.org/exhibits/trav_starwars.html
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21. HOME SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS CLUB FORMING IN PLANO/RICHARDSON --- INFORMATION MEETING
JUNE 20 --- Meeting to Introduce a Home School Communications Club in the Richardson/Plano Area
Time:
1-3 PM
Location:
The Summit Church
4101 E Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75074
(NW corner of Los Rios and Park Blvd. in East Plano). 972-578-9999
For More Information or to RSVP:
Email Sandra Carey at
sandra_d_carey@yahoo.com
Here are our proposed course offerings:
Grades 1-3
Readers' Theater I
Instructor Needed
You and your students are bound to love Readers’ Theater! Readers’ Theater is an activity in which students, while reading directly from scripts, are able to tell a story in a most entertaining form, without props, costumes, or sets.This is a reading activity, and students are not asked to memorize their lines. They are, however, encouraged to "ham it up" and use intonation and gestures appropriate to their characters
and their characters’ words.
Grades 4-6
Readers' Theater II
Reader's Theater II maintains the fun, non-threatening atmosphere of the first class, while challenging students to use their skills in problem solving and developing a sense of community. They will learn scripts of stories that reflect constitutional principles and concepts which can infuse the study of the U.S. Constitution. One of the goals is to develop the child's ability to see more than one side or point of view
regarding an issue or problem. (No prerequisite required.)
Grades 6-8
Junior Youth and Government
Junior Youth and Government is an exciting experience in the mechanics of the state legislative process of government. It provides opportunities for middle school youth to study and debate public issues, experience the Legislative branch of our state government, write legislation and participate in a Youth Legislature.
Grades 9-12
Youth and Government
Instructor Needed!
The purpose of the program is to bring the workings of state government alive to students. It creates an opportunity for student to discuss current state issues with state administrators, elected officials, and students from high schools and YMCA's throughout the state. Each conference is led by teens elected to office by their fellow delegates. Each state provides facilities and volunteers from various state
departments who act as resources for the students while they debate the issues. The volunteer help guide the students through mock committee meetings. Students debate and vote on the bills that their fellow delegates have written and presented. Bills that pass in committee are then taken to the floor of the House of Senate for full debate and vote.
Ages 12-18
Speech
Instructor Needed
The purpose of Speech club is to train and prepare students for Individual Event (IE) competition. The NCFCA offers 10 competitive speech events within three categories (Interpretations, Platform speeches and Limited Prep events) as follows:
Interpretations -- Dramatic, Humorous, Duo, Open
Platform - Oratory, Persuasive, Expository
Limited Preparation Events - Impromptu, Apologetics, Extemporaneous
Instruction on how to find, write and perform a good speech is provided at club near the beginning of the season. Students will choose appropriate literary pieces from good books or original literary works, depending on speech category.
Ages 12-18
Debate
The objective of the Debate club is to train and prepare students for debate tournaments. Students can choose either Team (policy) or Lincoln Douglas (values) debate. Meetings will include teaching time, small group exercises and practice time (with parent coaches), to develop debate skills as well as affirmative and negative cases for this year's NCFCA resolution.
Grades 9-12
Model United Nations
Instructor Needed!
Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization's agenda. While playing their roles as ambassadors, student "delegates" make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflict, and navigate the Model UN conference rules of procedure - all in the interest of mobilizing "international cooperation" to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.
Grades 9-12
Instructor Needed!
Mock Trial
The program was created to help acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. Each year, new Mock Trial materials are created based on an important issue facing America's youth. The materials include a hypothetical criminal case (including
summaries of case law, witness statements, official exhibits, and simplified rules of evidence); lesson plans on the central issue facing America's youth. Students actively experience the excitement of working in teams, exchanging ideas, setting goals, and examining issues while interacting with positive role models from their communities. By studying the case and preparing strategies and arguments for trial,
students also develop presentation skills, analytic ability, and team cooperation.
Come See Young Competitors Demonstrate Their Skills!!
We are very fortunate to have Suzanne Nasser, Administrator of Speak Out North Texas bringing Marshall Sherman who will do his Persuasive Speech on Parental Authority (the speech which won him 1st place in the Region in Persuasive) and his humorous interpretation entitled Lone Stranger. Also presenting is Alan Carrillo, a two-time IRON MAN at the National Tournament demonstrating his skill at Impromptu. Alan will have 30 seconds to prepare a speech on a topic we select. John Ehrett, Adam Nasser, Alan Carrillo and Samantha Nasser will be demonstrating their award-winning skills at Team Policy Debate on this year's topic "Resolved: That the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) should be significantly reformed or abolished."
Volunteers Needed!
Experience in debate is not required because a successful club needs the contribution of many talents.
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22. STATE CONVENTION AND FAMILY CONFERENCE --- THE WOODLANDS
Preview and purchase curriculum as you browse the carpeted Exhi