Texas HOME Educators - March Newsletter

Calendar of Events

March 06 Ballet Classes & Co-op Classes

March 13 Ballet Classes & Track Meet

March 20 Ballet Classes & Track Meet

March 27 Ballet Classes & Track Meet

Co-op Classes

Musical Theater – we will meet on March 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas for our “Annie” rehearsal. Cast members need to be prepared to work without script.

Service Scouts – we will meet on March 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Lumberton, Texas to play BINGO with the residents. Each family will need to bring 2 fleece blankets and 2 non-skid socks (think neutral colors so the prize may be given to male or female).

Members can enroll in our group at any time during the year. Students K-12 may participate in Service Scouts, a program designed to award youth for their community service.

Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

09:45 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

09:45 Jazz (ages 11+)

10:30 Ballet III (ages 11+)

11:15 Pointe (ages 11+)

Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Tuition is $50 per class, per month. Tuition is due by the first Friday of each month. Girls ballet attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys ballet attire is white fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and black ballet shoes. Girls pointe attire is black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink pointe shoes, and hair in bun. Girls jazz attire is black leotard, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. Boys jazz attire is black fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. If you have any questions, please text Susan Reed at 409-504-8135 or Brieanna Reed at 409-998-9159.

Parents, students are now working on choreography and need to be in class so they do not fall behind. Between now and recital, we need all students in class. No more absentees.

Texas HOME Educators Track Team

THE Track Team will meet on the 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Journey Community Church located at 1534 South Main Street, Lumberton, Texas. Athletes will have the opportunity to run in the 100 meter dash twice with an average time recorded and the 400 meter dash at each track meet. THE Track Team will provide the following age groups and athletes will run in their age group: ages 5-6, ages 7-8, ages 9-10, ages 11-12, ages 13-14, and ages 15-18. Athletes must wear uniform – singlet, shorts, and running shoes – to participate in track meets. For safety, athletes cannot wear hard/soft casts or jewelry of any sort during track meets. All timed events will count toward standings. Points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for 1^st place, 2 points for 2^nd place, and 1 point for 3^rd place. Athletes will be given awards after the last track meet based upon their standings. In the event of a tie, within an age group, athletes will run a 100 meter dash to break the tie.

To respect the privilege of using facilities, athletes/parents must follow Journey’s Track & Field Policy. Track and field must be free from trash and debris after each track meet. All trash must be taken to the dumpster or taken with you as you leave. Drivers must adhere to the 10 mph speed limit while entering and exiting the property. Drivers must park in the available parking spaces by the field. Restrooms are not available at the track, so please be sure athletes/parents use a restroom facility elsewhere before coming to the track.

Happy Homeschooling!

Texas HOME Educators - February Newsletter

Calendar of Events

February 07 Ballet Classes & Co-op Classes

February 14 Ballet Classes

February 17 Field Trip

February 21 Ballet Classes

February 28 Ballet Classes



Co-op Classes

Musical Theater – we will meet on February 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas for our “Annie” rehearsal. Cast members need to be prepared to work without script.



Service Scouts – we will meet on February 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas to make Valentine cards for the Girls Haven. Each family has signed up to bring 24 items to also take each girl a goodie bag; if you do not remember what you signed up for, please text Susan Reed. After we make the cards, we will deliver cards and goodie bags around 3:30 p.m. to the Girls Haven.



Members can enroll in our group at any time during the year. Students K-12 may participate in Service Scouts, a program designed to award youth for their community service.



Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

09:45 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

09:45 Jazz (ages 11+)

10:30 Ballet III (ages 11+)

11:15 Pointe (ages 11+)



Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Tuition is $50 per class, per month. Tuition is due by the first Friday of each month. Girls ballet attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys ballet attire is white fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and black ballet shoes. Girls pointe attire is black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink pointe shoes, and hair in bun. Girls jazz attire is black leotard, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. Boys jazz attire is black fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. If you have any questions, please text Susan Reed at 409-504-8135 or Brieanna Reed at 409-998-9159.



Parents, students are now working on choreography and need to be in class so they do not fall behind. Between now and recital, we need all students in class. No more absentees.



Field Trip

Register by February 10 for our family field trip on February 17 to see the Museum of Southern History, the Museum of American Architecture & Decorative Arts, and the Dunham Bible Museum located at 7502 Fondren Road in Houston, Texas. Our guided tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $6.50 per person. Register to join us for the February family field trip!



Texas HOME Educators Track Team

Register by February 14 to participate in THE Track Team.  Please make sure you read and review the policy below with your athlete before you go through the registration process. Your registration is your agreement to abide by the policy below and there will be no refunds once the registration is complete.



Part 1: Season

The spring season shall begin March 13 and continue for 6 additional weeks, excluding April 3, 2020. Track meets are held at 1:00 p.m. at Journey Community Church located at 1534 South Main Street, Lumberton, Texas.



Part 2: Eligibility

THE Track Team is a coed competitive running team for ages 5-18. Athlete’s age group is determined by his/her age on September 1, of the current school year.



Part 3: Events

Athletes will have the opportunity to run in the 100 meter dash twice with an average time recorded and the 400 meter dash at each track meet. THE Track Team will provide the following age groups and athletes will run in their age group: ages 5-6, ages 7-8, ages 9-10, ages 11-12, ages 13-14, ages 15-16, and ages 17-18.



Part 4: Uniform

Athletes must wear uniform – singlet, shorts, and running shoes – to participate in track meets. For safety, athletes cannot wear hard/soft casts or jewelry of any sort during track meets.

	Chest	Waist	Hips
Youth Small	24-26	22-24	25-27
Youth Medium	28-30	24-26	28-30
Youth Large	32-34	26-28	31-33
Adult Small	34-36	28-30	33-35
Adult Medium	38-40	32-34	37-39
Adult Large	42-44	36-38	41-43
Adult X-Large	46-48	40-42	45-47

Part 5: Standings

All timed events will count toward standings. Points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for 1^st place, 2 points for 2^nd place, and 1 point for 3^rd place. Athletes will be given awards after the last track meet based upon their standings. In the event of a tie, within an age group, athletes will run a 100 meter dash to break the tie.



Part 6: Facilities

To respect the privilege of using facilities, athletes/parents must follow Journey’s Track & Field Policy. Track and field must be free from trash and debris after each track meet. All trash must be taken to the dumpster or taken with you as you leave. Drivers must adhere to the 10 mph speed limit while entering and exiting the property. Drivers must park in the available parking spaces by the field. Restrooms are not available at the track, so please be sure athletes/parents use a restroom facility elsewhere before coming to the track.



Part 7: Safety

Athletes will be notified via Facebook no later than one hour to the meet that is cancelled due to weather.



Part 8: Expectations of Athletes

Athletes will be responsible for training at home on their own. Athletes will be responsible for their own warm-up prior to each track meet. Athletes will be expected to arrive on time and be prepared for all track meets: proper uniform, running shoes, and a water bottle. Athletes will be expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship. Please note, if an athlete displays poor attitude and/or behavior, he/she may be asked to sit out a track meet.



Part 9: Expectations of Parents

Parents must be willing to help in some form, such as: chalk the track, pick-up trash, be a timer, or cheer from the sidelines. Parents must advocate a sports environment that is free of drugs, alcohol, and abusive language, including profanity, and remain from use during any track meet. Parents, there will be no dropping off of children for track meets. Parents are expected to accompany their children at all times. However, in the event of illness of a sibling or unexpected circumstance, a substitute guardian may be appointed by the parent for that particular track meet. This appointment must be made in writing noting the following: the reason the parent is absent, whom is in charge of the child, and emergency number, and the parent’s signature.



Part 10: Registration

Your registration is your agreement to abide by the policy above. In the event of an accident or injury, your registration is your agreement to assume full responsibility for your child, thereby releasing Journey Community Church, Texas HOME Educators, its representatives, volunteers, and members f any obligation or responsibility. Your registration also allows Texas HOME Educators to use photographs and/or videos for promotional and/or educational purposes.



During registration, please be sure to register using the athlete’s name, not the parent’s name. Register through the link below by February 14 to participate in THE Track Team!

Texas HOME Educators - January Newsletter

Calendar of Events

January 10 Ballet Classes & Co-op Classes

January 17 Ballet Classes & Graduation Meeting

January 24 Ballet Classes & Field Trip

January 31 Ballet Classes



Co-op Classes

Musical Theater – we will meet on January 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas for our “Annie” rehearsal. Cast members need to be prepared to work without script.



Service Scouts – we will meet on January 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas to make dog treats for the animal shelter. Each member will also need to purchase a rubber or rope toy; and after we make the peanut butter dog treats, we will deliver them to the animal shelter in Beaumont. Members can enroll in our group at any time during the year. Students K-12 may participate in Service Scouts, a program designed to award youth for their community service.



Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

09:45 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

09:45 Jazz (ages 11+)

10:30 Ballet III (ages 11+)

11:15 Pointe (ages 11+)



Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Tuition is $50 per class, per month. Tuition is due by the first Friday of each month. Girls ballet attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys ballet attire is white fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and black ballet shoes. Girls pointe attire is black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink pointe shoes, and hair in bun. Girls jazz attire is black leotard, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. Boys jazz attire is black fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. If you have any questions, please text Susan Reed at 409-504-8135 or Brieanna Reed at 409-998-9159.



Parents, please be aware that tuition is due by January 10. We extended the due date for the $60 building fee, this will be due by January 10 when you pay monthly tuition. Please remember, all tuition checks are made payable to Brieanna Reed and recital checks are made payable to Texas HOME Educators.



Field Trip

Register by January 17 for our family field trip on January 24 to see the Aquarium in Kemah, Texas. At 2:00 p.m. students will go behind the scenes with a guided tour of all exhibits both upstairs and downstairs, as well as behind the scene areas and life support systems. This tour includes admission to stingray reef and stingray feeding.  Students will experience their classroom program hands-on with a squid anatomy dissection. Each participant will receive a squid along with dissection tools. We dissect the squid together as a group and learn about each body part and what role these body parts play in order to keep a squid alive. This classroom program includes general squid facts. Cost is $16 per student and $13 per adult. Register to join us at the Aquarium!



Graduation Meeting

If you have a Senior in high school this year, join us on January 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the food court at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont for our first graduation meeting. Please be sure to bring your datebook and a notebook to take notes.



Texas HOME Educators Track Team

Registration is now open for THE Track Team.  Please make sure you read and review the policy below with your athlete before you go through the registration process. Your registration is your agreement to abide by the policy below and there will be no refunds once the registration is complete.



Part 1: Season

The spring season shall begin March 13 and continue for 6 additional weeks, excluding April 3, 2020. Track meets are held at 1:00 p.m. at Journey Community Church located at 1534 South Main Street, Lumberton, Texas.



Part 2: Eligibility

THE Track Team is a coed competitive running team for ages 5-18. Athlete’s age group is determined by his/her age on September 1, of the current school year.



Part 3: Events

Athletes will have the opportunity to run in the 100 meter dash twice with an average time recorded and the 400 meter dash at each track meet. THE Track Team will provide the following age groups and athletes will run in their age group: ages 5-6, ages 7-8, ages 9-10, ages 11-12, ages 13-14, ages 15-16, and ages 17-18.



Part 4: Uniform

Athletes must wear uniform – singlet, shorts, and running shoes – to participate in track meets. For safety, athletes cannot wear hard/soft casts or jewelry of any sort during track meets.

	Chest	Waist	Hips
Youth Small	24-26	22-24	25-27
Youth Medium	28-30	24-26	28-30
Youth Large	32-34	26-28	31-33
Adult Small	34-36	28-30	33-35
Adult Medium	38-40	32-34	37-39
Adult Large	42-44	36-38	41-43
Adult X-Large	46-48	40-42	45-47

Part 5: Standings

All timed events will count toward standings. Points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for 1^st place, 2 points for 2^nd place, and 1 point for 3^rd place. Athletes will be given awards after the last track meet based upon their standings. In the event of a tie, within an age group, athletes will run a 100 meter dash to break the tie.



Part 6: Facilities

To respect the privilege of using facilities, athletes/parents must follow Journey’s Track & Field Policy. Track and field must be free from trash and debris after each track meet. All trash must be taken to the dumpster or taken with you as you leave. Drivers must adhere to the 10 mph speed limit while entering and exiting the property. Drivers must park in the available parking spaces by the field. Restrooms are not available at the track, so please be sure athletes/parents use a restroom facility elsewhere before coming to the track.



Part 7: Safety

Athletes will be notified via Facebook no later than one hour to the meet that is cancelled due to weather.



Part 8: Expectations of Athletes

Athletes will be responsible for training at home on their own. Athletes will be responsible for their own warm-up prior to each track meet. Athletes will be expected to arrive on time and be prepared for all track meets: proper uniform, running shoes, and a water bottle. Athletes will be expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship. Please note, if an athlete displays poor attitude and/or behavior, he/she may be asked to sit out a track meet.



Part 9: Expectations of Parents

Parents must be willing to help in some form, such as: chalk the track, pick-up trash, be a timer, or cheer from the sidelines. Parents must advocate a sports environment that is free of drugs, alcohol, and abusive language, including profanity, and remain from use during any track meet. Parents, there will be no dropping off of children for track meets. Parents are expected to accompany their children at all times. However, in the event of illness of a sibling or unexpected circumstance, a substitute guardian may be appointed by the parent for that particular track meet. This appointment must be made in writing noting the following: the reason the parent is absent, whom is in charge of the child, an emergency number, and the parent’s signature.



Part 10: Registration

Your registration is your agreement to abide by the policy above. In the event of an accident or injury, your registration is your agreement to assume full responsibility for your child, thereby releasing Journey Community Church, Texas HOME Educators, its representatives, volunteers, and members of any obligation or responsibility. Your registration also allows Texas HOME Educators to use photographs and/or videos for promotional and/or educational purposes.



During registration, please be sure to register using the athlete’s name, not the parent’s name. Register by February 14 to participate in THE Track Team!

 

Texas HOME Educators - December Newsletter

Calendar of Events

December 06 Ballet Classes & Co-op Classes

December 13 Ballet Classes & Bowling Banquet

December 20 Ballet Classes & Co-op Christmas Party



Co-op Classes

Musical Theater – we will meet on December 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas for our “Annie” rehearsal. Please be sure each student brings their copy of script and music that were sent through email (two attachments).



Service Scouts – we will meet on December 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas to make Christmas cards for the military. Each family needs to bring 25 blank cards with envelopes and card making supplies. Members can enroll in our group at any time during the year. Students K-12 may participate in Service Scouts, a program designed to award youth for their community service.



Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

09:45 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

09:45 Jazz (ages 11+)

10:30 Ballet III (ages 11+)

11:15 Pointe (ages 11+)



Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Tuition is $50 per class, per month. Tuition is due by the first Friday of each month. Girls ballet attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys ballet attire is white fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and black ballet shoes. Girls pointe attire is black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink pointe shoes, and hair in bun. Girls jazz attire is black leotard, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. Boys jazz attire is black fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. If you have any questions, please text Susan Reed at 409-504-8135 or Brieanna Reed at 409-998-9159.



Parents, please be aware that tuition is due by December 6, but t-shirt order forms and costume fees are due by December 13. No costume will be ordered without payment. Recital fees must be paid separately from monthly tuition; and checks made payable to Texas HOME Educators. We have extended the due date for the building fee, this will be due by January 10 when you pay monthly tuition.



Bowling Banquet

The homeschool bowling league will meet on December 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Crossroads Bowling Center in Beaumont, Texas for their bowling banquet. Bumper Buddies pay $5 weekly to bowl 2 games. League Members pay $8 weekly to bowl 3 games. Members will receive patches for highest game and highest series.



Christmas Party

Our co-op Christmas party will be held on December 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas. Each student will need to bring a $5 gift card for a gift exchange, as well as a bag of candy for the goodie bags that will be given to each student. Each family needs to sign-up for an activity table – game or craft – and post on our Facebook page so we do not duplicate an activity. Each family is responsible for gather supplies needed and parents will work their table while students enjoy their Christmas activities.

Texas HOME Educators - October Newsletter

Calendar of Events

October 04 Ballet Classes & Co-op Classes

October 11 Ballet Classes & Bowling League

October 18 Ballet Classes & Bowling League

October 25 Ballet Classes & Bowling League

Co-op Classes

Musical Theater – we will meet on October 4 at 1:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 4512 Ellis Drive, Kountze, TX 77625 for rehearsal of our “Annie” musical theater production. Please be sure each student brings a copy of the script and music that were sent through email (two attachments).

Service Scouts – we will meet on October 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 4512 Ellis Drive, Kountze, TX 77625 to complete attendance, awards, share and prayer; then we will carpool to the Lumberton Fire Department for a fire safety lesson. Each family needs to bring one dozen cookies for the firefighters. Members will be earning two patches this month, Fire Safety and Cookies for Firefighters. Members can enroll in our group at any time during the year. Students K-12 may participate in Service Scouts, a program designed to award youth for their community service.

Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

09:45 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

09:45 Jazz (ages 11+)

10:30 Ballet III (ages 11+)

11:15 Pointe (ages 11+)

Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Tuition is $50 per class, per month. Tuition is due by the first Friday of each month. Girls ballet attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys ballet attire is white fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and black ballet shoes. Girls pointe attire is black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink pointe shoes, and hair in bun. Girls jazz attire is black leotard, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. Boys jazz attire is black fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. If you have any questions, please text Susan Reed at 409-504-8135 or Brieanna Reed at 409-998-9159.

Bowling League

The homeschool bowling league is a seven-week season held at Crossroads Bowling Center in Beaumont, Texas. Bumper Buddies pay $5 weekly to bowl 2 games. League Members pay $8 weekly to bowl 3 games, plus a one-time $4 registration fee. Please bring cash weekly because all money is collected in team envelopes. League games will start promptly at 1:00 p.m. on the 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th Friday of each month. Please note, no league games will be played on the 1^st Friday due to co-op classes.

Texas HOME Educators - September Newsletter

Calendar of Events

September 6 Ballet Classes & Co-op Classes

September 13 Ballet Classes

September 20 Ballet Classes & Field Trip

September 27 Ballet Classes & Bowling League

Co-op Classes

Musical Theater – we will meet on September 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 4512 Ellis Drive, Kountze, TX 77625 to cast our “Annie” musical theater production.

Service Scouts – we will meet on September 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 4512 Ellis Drive, Kountze, TX 77625 to complete $20 registration and planning meeting for the 2019-2020 scouting year. Students K-12 may participate in Service Scouts, a program designed to award youth for their community service.

Ballet Classes

08:00 Tiny Tots (ages 3-4)

08:45 Ballet I (ages 5-6)

09:30 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

09:30 Jazz (ages 11+)

10:15 Ballet III (ages 11+)

11:00 Pointe (ages 11+)

Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Tuition is $50 per class, per month. Tuition is due by the first Friday of each month. Girls ballet attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys ballet attire is white fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and black ballet shoes. Girls pointe attire is black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink pointe shoes, and hair in bun. Girls jazz attire is black leotard, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. Boys jazz attire is black fitted shirt, black jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes. If you have any questions, please text Susan Reed at 409-504-8135 or Brieanna Reed at 409-998-9159.

Field Trip

Register by September 13 for our family field trip on September 20 to see the Ellen Trout Zoo located at 300 E. Shepherd, Lufkin, TX 75902. Students will have a classroom session at 2:00 p.m. followed by a self-guided tour through the zoo. Grades K-3 will take the Body Coverings classroom session. Grades 4-7 will take the Animal Adaptations classroom session. Grades 8-12 will take the Modern Zoo classroom session. Cost is $3 per person. REGISTER by September 13 to join us at the Ellen Trout Zoo!

Bowling League

The homeschool bowling league is a seven-week season held at Crossroads Bowling Center in Beaumont, Texas. Bumper Buddies pay $5 weekly to bowl 2 games. League Members pay $8 weekly to bowl 3 games, plus a one-time $4 registration fee. Please bring cash weekly because all money is collected in team envelopes. League games will start promptly at 1:00 p.m. on the 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th Friday of each month. Please note, no league games will be played on the 1^st Friday due to co-op classes.

Texas HOME Educators - May Newsletter

Calendar of Events

May 03 Co-op Classes & Musical Theater Performance

May 10 Ballet Classes

May 24 Ballet Classes  

Co-op Classes

09:00 Service Scouts – please bring a breakfast dish and drink for our annual achievement awards.

10:00 Musical Theater – this is our dress rehearsal and the program will be that evening at 7:00 p.m.

Ballet Classes

Ballet III needs to arrive at 9:00 a.m. for warm-up, and all other classes need to arrive by 9:30 a.m. to run through the group numbers, and then through their class numbers. Students need to wear class attire (please put ballet shoes on at the studio, do not wear them outside). We will share the recital announcement in May and encourage you to share through text and Facebook to invite family and friends.

May 3 – Tuition is due.

June 7 – Student’s presentation of Dancing Through Frozen.

Texas HOME Educators - April Newsletter

Calendar of Events

April 05 Co-op Classes & Homeschool Track

April 12 Ballet Classes & Homeschool Track

April 19 Family Field Trip

April 26 Ballet Classes & Planning Meeting

Co-op Classes

09:00 Musical Theater – this is our last rehearsal before dress rehearsal, please do not be absent.

11:00 Service Scouts @ Village Creek State Park in Lumberton.

Homeschool Track

Track meets are held at Journey Community Church at 2:00 p.m. We will distribute awards on April 12, after the track meet. Please do not leave after your events, all athletes will receive an award for the 100 meter and 400 meters.

Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

10:00 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

11:00 Ballet III (ages 11+)

12:00 Beginner Pointe (ages 11+)

April 12 – Tuition and tight orders are due.

April 26 – Ballet pictures will be taken during class time.

Family Field Trip

Register by April 12 to join us on April 19 at 10:00 a.m. to tour the Bush Presidential Library and Museum located at 1000 George Bush Drive W, College Station, TX 77845.

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Planning Meeting

We will meet at the Kountze Public Library on April 26 at 2:00 p.m. to plan field trips, co-op classes, sports, and other activities for the 2019-2020 school year. Please be ready to share your ideas and help us plan out the year. If you need to bring the kids, please be sure to bring something quiet to keep them busy during the meeting.

Texas HOME Educators - March Newsletter

Calendar of Events

March 01 Co-op Classes & Homeschool Track

March 08 Ballet Classes & Homeschool Track

March 15 Family Field Trip

March 22 Ballet Classes & Homeschool Track

March 29 Homeschool Track & Graduation Meeting

Co-op Classes

09:00 Musical Theater

11:00 Service Scouts @ Jiu-Jitsu, 3965 Phelan Blvd. Suite 108, Beaumont, Texas 77706

Homeschool Track

The track season is a six-week season; but please note, there is no track meet on March 15 due to the field trip. All track meets are held at Journey Community Church at 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Reed at 409-504-8135.

Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

10:00 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

11:00 Ballet III (ages 11+)

12:00 Beginner Pointe (ages 11+)

Family Field Trip

Join us on March 15 at 10:00 a.m. for our family field trip at Sheldon Lake State Park, 14140 Garrett Road, Houston, TX 77044. We have the following activities scheduled: Discovery Hike, Geocaching 101, and Arts in the Park. Everyone will need to wear closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a sack lunch. There is no cost for this field trip; but we must give the park ranger a headcount by March 8, so please text Susan Reed at 409-504-8135 to reserve your spot.

Graduation Meeting

If you have a Senior, join us on March 29 for our next planning meeting at 4:30 p.m. at Crossroads Bowling Center in Beaumont, Texas. This is also another opportunity for our Seniors to hang out and have fun!

Texas HOME Educators - February Newsletter

Calendar of Events

February 01 Deadline to Register for Homeschool Track

February 01 Co-op Classes

February 08 Ballet Classes

February 15 Ballet Classes

Homeschool Track

Register through this LINK to participate in Homeschool Track.

Co-op Classes

09:00 Musical Theater – students need to be prepared to run through the presentation without script.

11:00 Service Scouts – members need to bring card making supplies to make Valentine cards and then we will deliver the cards to the nursing home.

Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

10:00 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

11:00 Ballet III (ages 11+)

12:00 Beginner Pointe (ages 11+)

Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Girls attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Please do not wear ballet shoes outdoors. Ballet tuition is $25 per month. Pointe tuition is $25 per month. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Reed at 409-504-8135.

Texas HOME Educators - January Newsletter

 

Calendar of Events

January 04 Co-op Classes

January 11 Ballet Classes

January 18 Family Field Trip

January 25 Ballet Classes

 

Co-op Classes

09:00 Musical Theater

11:00 Service Scouts – this month, we are collecting fleece blankets, cat beds, toys without studding, leashes without hooks, dog food, and cat food to take to the animal shelter. Each member will need to bring one of these items to earn their patch; but feel free to bring more than one item to donate.

 

Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

10:00 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

11:00 Ballet III (ages 11+)

12:00 Beginner Pointe (ages 11+)

 

Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Girls attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Please do not wear ballet shoes outdoors. Ballet tuition is $25 per month. Pointe tuition is $25 per month. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Reed at 409-504-8135.

 

Family Field Trip

Register by January 11 for our KSBJ Tour on January 18. Our tour begins at 2:15 p.m. at KSBJ, 1722 Treble Drive, Humble, TX 77338. There is no cost for this field trip; but we are limited to 20 people. Please text Susan Reed at 409-504-8135 to reserve your spot for the KSBJ Tour.

Texas HOME Educators - December Newsletter

Calendar of Events

December 07 BCB Nutcracker School Performance

December 14 Ballet Classes

December 21 Family Field Trip

December 28 Ballet Classes

 

Co-op Classes

Please note, there are NO co-op classes this month due to the BCB Nutcracker School Performance.

 

BCB Nutcracker School Performance

The following families have registered to see the BCB Nutcracker School Performance on December 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Julie Rogers Theater in Beaumont, Texas – 4 Beck, 4 Jones, 2 Fregia, 3 Reeves, 2 Bowen, 4 Aragon, and 3 Reed. The ballet last approximately 1 hour. The performance begins with Prologue, the Christmas party scene, the battle scene, and the program ends with the Snow Flakes; due to the length of The Nutcracker, Act II will not be performed at the school performances. The full-length ballet will be performed at the public performances on December 8 & 9.

 

Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

10:00 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

11:00 Ballet III (ages 11+)

12:00 Beginner Pointe (ages 11+)

 

Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Girls attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Please do not wear ballet shoes outdoors. Ballet tuition is $25 per month. Pointe tuition is $25 per month. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Reed at 409-504-8135.

 

Family Field Trip

Register by December 16 for our family field trip to see the Chambers House Museum. Our tour begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Chambers House Museum, 2240 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77701. Cost is $6 per person. Register through the link below to join us at the Chambers House Museum!

 

https://www.freewebstore.org/texas-home-educators/Chambers_House_Museum/p4485292_19364871.aspx

 

 

Texas HOME Educators - November Newsletter

Calendar of Events

November 02 Co-op Classes & Graduation Meeting & Bowling League

November 06 Deadline to Register for The Nutcracker School Performance

November 09 Ballet Classes & Bowling League

November 16 Pottery Class & Bowling League

November 30 Ballet Classes & Pottery Class

 

Co-op Classes

09:00 Musical Theater

11:00 Service Scouts

 

Service Scouts will collect coats/sweaters for the women/children shelter in Beaumont. Members will discuss and plan in detail float decorations for the Lighted Christmas Parade on December 1, 2018.

 

Graduation Meeting

Our next planning meeting is scheduled for November 2 at 12:30 p.m. in the Food Court at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont, Texas.

 

Bowling League

The bowling league is a seven-week season held at Crossroads Bowling Center in Beaumont, Texas. Please arrive by 1:45 p.m. to be ready to bowl when the lanes come on at 2:00 p.m. Bumper Buddies pay $5 to bowl 2 games. League Members pay $8 to bowl 3 games. Please bring cash weekly because all money is collected through team envelopes.

 

Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

10:00 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

11:00 Ballet III (ages 11+)

12:00 Beginner Pointe (ages 11+)

 

Classes are held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Girls attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Please do not wear ballet shoes outdoors. Ballet tuition is $25 per month. Pointe tuition is $25 per month. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Reed at 409-504-8135.

 

The Nutcracker School Performance

Register by November 6 to attend the Beaumont Civic Ballet Nutcracker School Performance on December 7, 2018 at Julie Rogers Theater in Beaumont, Texas. The ballet last approximately 1 hour. The performance begins with Prologue, the Christmas party scene, the battle scene, and the program ends with the Snow Flakes; due to the length of The Nutcracker, Act II will not be performed at the school performances. The full-length ballet will be performed at the public performances on December 8 & 9.

 

Pottery Class

Register by November 9 for the pottery class at the SETX Art Museum in Beaumont, Texas. Students will mold clay on November 16 at 10:00 a.m. and then return to glaze clay on November 30 at 2:00 p.m. There is no cost for this pottery class; but we are limited to 20 students. Please text Susan Reed at 409-504-8135 to reserve your student a spot in this class.

Texas HOME Educators - October Newsletter

 

Calendar of Events

October 05 Co-op Classes

October 12 Ballet Classes & Bowling League

October 19 Field Trip & Bowling League

October 26 Ballet Classes & Bowling League

 

Co-op Classes

09:00 Musical Theater - please print your script and bring it with you to class.

11:00 Service Scouts - please bring 12 craft items to make craft kits for children. Moms, please post of our FB group page what you are bringing so we do not duplicate an item. After members assemble the craft kits, we will take them to St. Elizabeth Hospital, so be sure to wear your vest to the Service Scouts meeting.

 

Ballet Classes

09:00 Ballet I (ages 3-6)

10:00 Ballet II (ages 7-10)

11:00 Ballet III (ages 11+)

12:00 Pointe (ages 11+)

 

Classes will be held at Studio D in Lumberton, Texas. Girls attire is black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a bun. Please do not wear the ballet shoes outdoors. Ballet tuition is $25 per month. Pointe tuition is $25 per month. If you have any questions or need help with directions, please contact Susan Reed at 409-504-8135.

 

Bowling League

October 05 at 2:00 p.m.

October 12 at 2:00 p.m.

October 19 at 2:00 p.m.

October 26 at 2:00 p.m.
 

Texas HOME Educators Bowling League is a seven-week season held at Crossroads Bowling Center in Beaumont, Texas. Please arrive by 1:45 p.m. to be ready to bowl when the lanes come on at 2:00 p.m. League members pay $8 weekly to bowl 3 games; plus a one-time $4 fee for the United States Bowling Congress. Bumper Buddies pay $5 weekly to bowl 2 games. Please bring cash weekly because all money is collected through team envelopes.

 

Family Field Trip

Register by October 14 for our family field trip on October 19 to see the National Museum of Funeral History. Our self-guided tour begins at 10:00 a.m. at the National Museum of Funeral History, 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, TX 77090. Cost is $8 per student and $9 per adult. Register through the link below to join us at the National Museum of Funeral History!

 

https://www.freewebstore.org/texas-home-educators/Field_Trips/cat4485293_3673518.aspx

 

Happy Homeschooling!