Waco Water Park

900 Lake Shore Dr

$2.00 per person donation age 3-up ($10 max per family) payable in advance

Make your reservations (with donation) by Saturday, August 21st

Please send donations to GWCHE Splash Bash – email splashbash@gwche.org for mailing address.

Checks should be payable to GWCHE

Please [...]]]> Monday, August 23rd 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Waco Water Park

900 Lake Shore Dr

$2.00 per person donation age 3-up ($10 max per family) payable in advance

Make your reservations (with donation) by Saturday, August 21st

Please send donations to GWCHE Splash Bash – email splashbash@gwche.org for mailing address.

Checks should be payable to GWCHE

Please note this event is for GWCHE members only.

Applications and dues will be available and collected at the gate.

One piece swimsuits, please, or white cotton/synthetic tees over two piece suits.

Food may be brought in but no glass containers will be allowed.

For more info contact splashbash@gwche.org

Join GWCHE today.  GWCHE membership for 2010-2011 is $20.00 until July 1, 2010.  After that date, the price goes up to $25.00.  Send your application and fees to the address on the application.

You may use PayPal button below to pay for your GWCHE membership.  Please remember to send in your application.

LOCATION CHANGE:  MOUNTAINVIEW PARK

Off Bishop, behind Mountainview Elementary

Park on road beside school near spray park

TIME: 9:00-12:00 (thank you for arriving promptly)

DATE:  THIS FRIDAY, MAY 14

WEATHER NOTICE:  CHECK GWCHE WEBSITE ON FRIDAY MORNING AT 8:00AM FOR POSSIBLE CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER.  PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER!  At this time I do not have [...]]]> *************CHANGES TO GWCHE FIELD DAY****************

LOCATION CHANGE:  MOUNTAINVIEW PARK

Off Bishop, behind Mountainview Elementary

Park on road beside school near spray park

TIME: 9:00-12:00 (thank you for arriving promptly)

DATE:  THIS FRIDAY, MAY 14

WEATHER NOTICE:  CHECK GWCHE WEBSITE ON FRIDAY MORNING AT 8:00AM FOR POSSIBLE CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER.  PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER!  At this time I do not have an alternate indoor location, but this will be announced on the website if Field Day is relocated.

WHAT TO BRING:

Sunscreen (?), hats, waterbottles, blankets/chairs, lunches for picnic if desired.

It will be lots of fun…..snowcones, candy prizes, races and relays!

On your mark…get set….go!

What: GWCHE Field Day When: Friday, May 14 Time: 9:30-11:30 Where: China Sping Elementary Track Who: all aspiring GWCHE runners, relay racers and parents

Mark your calendars now…..details to follow. Team and individual events.

Homeschooled students who are currently classified as high school juniors (grade 11) in the 2009-2010 school year will have [...]]]> THSC was contacted by home school parents interested in the state-sponsored SAT/ACT testing that was taking place in public schools. THSC contacted TEA and negotiated a change in the testing eligibility, allowing for home school student participation.

Homeschooled students who are currently classified as high school juniors (grade 11) in the 2009-2010 school year will have the opportunity to select one college readiness assessment at state expense. At this time, students may take an administration of either the SAT or the ACT, and the state will pay the cost of their regular registration fees to the extent that funding is available. Registration for 11th grade college readiness exams is limited. Students may register for state-funded testing on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to check the TEA webpage for information and to ascertain the availability of state-funded registrations before they register for the test.

Students who have already registered and paid for the May or June SAT or the April or June ACT may be eligible to be reimbursed by the applicable vendor (see below for test-specific reimbursement information).

There are different registration directions and test dates for each exam; please read the following very carefully.

SAT: There are two chances to take the SAT exam, but the deadlines are fast approaching. The first exam is May 1, and the registration deadline is April 15. The Second exam is June 5, and the registration deadline is April 29. To register for the exam, call the SAT Help Line at 866-756-7346. You will receive your voucher and your test site information when you call. For more information, visit the College Board website. For SAT registration reimbursement information, contact the College Board.

ACT: The ACT exam is June 12, and the registration deadline is May 7. In order to begin the registration process, you will need to request a paper voucher from THSC. To request your voucher and have it mailed to your residence, e-mail THSC and include the following information:

• Parent’s (Guardian’s) Name
• Student’s Name
• Mailing Address
• Phone Number
• And the following statement: “I certify that my child is homeschooled and is currently classified as a junior (grade 11).”

ACT vouchers must be requested by Sunday, May 2. After you receive your paper voucher, you will need to register for the exam at the ACT website. Requesting and/or receiving a voucher from THSC does not guarantee testing availability.

In order to apply for ACT registration reimbursement, you will need to first request a voucher from THSC according to the instructions given above. Once you have received your voucher, visit the ACT website for more information.

We are presenting a preview of our summer activities at the Education service Center , Region 12, on Monday April 19 from 4:30 – 6 pm. We would like the area homeschool parents to be invited. Download our brochure that describes what we hope to impart about our summer reading club, summer showcase, and [...]]]> GWCHE Members

We are presenting a preview of our summer activities at the Education service Center , Region 12, on Monday April 19 from 4:30 – 6 pm. We would like the area homeschool parents to be invited. Download our brochure that describes what we hope to impart about our summer reading club, summer showcase, and Angel Paws Reading Buddies. Please share this information with your group. Thanks!

Linda Bogusch

Youth Services Manager

Waco-McLennan County Library

lbogusch@ci.waco.tx.us

254.750.5942

Belton High School, Belton, Texas

Age Divisions: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U

Fees: 10U – $11, 12U through18U – $16

Registration Deadline: April 19, 2010

Late Registration Deadline ($5 fee): April 21, 2010

Spectator Admission: FREE

More information: chargers.teamopolis.com

The first Texas State Homeschool Track & Field Championships was a great success last year with over 220 athletes [...]]]> April 24, 2010

Belton High School, Belton, Texas

Age Divisions: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U

Fees: 10U – $11, 12U through18U – $16

Registration Deadline: April 19, 2010

Late Registration Deadline ($5 fee): April 21, 2010

Spectator Admission: FREE

More information: chargers.teamopolis.com

The first Texas State Homeschool Track & Field Championships was a great success last year with over 220 athletes participating, and we are looking forward to having even more this year. The meet will be April 24, 2010, at Belton High School (note the location change from last year).  Field Events will begin at 9:00, the 3200m at 10:30, and other running events at noon.  You do not have to be on a track team to participate. More details can be found at chargers.teamopolis.com.

We are adding a 10U this year for the 50m, 100m, 4X100m, long jump, and high jump.

We will again have the PeeWee 50m for all children in attendance under age 9, for which no registration is required.

Registration is a two-step process, and it is done differently depending on if you are entering with a team or as an unattached athlete.

1.  REGISTRATION FEE. ALL PARENTS go to the chargers.teamopolis.com website and register for the meet.  The registration link can be found in a box in the upper right corner of the page or in the left menu.  This is where you will pay their registration fee, pay for T-shirts if they want to pre-order them, and sign the liability waiver.  You may register all your children at once.

2.  EVENT ENTRY.

COACHES go to www.athletic.net to enter athletes in events.  You must have a free team account to do this.  You must also have your team designated as a “High School” team to be allowed to register for this meet.  When entering younger athletes, just leave the “Grade” and “Division” blank and enter the gender and birth date.

UNATTACHED ATHLETES will enter their events on www.athletic.net under the team name, “Texas Independent Homeschools.”  Instructions for how to do this are on the Chargers website when you register.

Registration is DUE midnight APRIL 19. There will be a $5 late fee for registrations received after this time. Final registration deadline is midnight, April 21.

Please be aware that you may make changes in your event entries up to midnight, APRIL 21.  NO changes or additions can be made after that time, no exceptions.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

If you would like to receive emails about the state homeschool track meet, please respond and verify your continued interest. Also, please respond if you would like not to receive any furture information about the state meet. Thank you!

Please email or call John Ash at 254-493-8469 if you have any questions.

John & Gayle Ash

Meet Directors

PS – A group can still participate in the meet as a team even if you don’t have a full-fledged track program.  Call or email if you have any questions!