SALT Kids Volunteer at Homeless Daycare

Last night, thirteen SALT students and parents helped entertain children who have recently been homeless at the Vogel Alcove near downtown Dallas. We sang Christmas carols, played games, and worked puzzles with the kids.  We also got to visit with the moms, who all seem to be doing a good job with their kids. The children were very sweet and smart.

Afterwards we made s'mores at Tillman's Roadhouse in the Bishop Arts District.

Rock Cycle Fudge Recipe

If you are studying geology with the kids this year, here is a fun lesson where you explain the rock cycle while making fudge.  I tried it yesterday with my General Science class and wished I had had more time to fully explain how each step of the recipe corresponds to the rock cycle.  I think this would be best done in a smaller group at home when you have plenty of time to discuss.
Click here to print out the lesson.

If you find yourself headed north...

Try out the new Red Mango frozen yogurt shops with a free small yogurt and one free topping.  They are giving them away at all location on Saturday, Deember 12 for their grand opening.

I'll be going for their pumpkin spice fro-yo with graham cracker topping

NorthPark:  8687 N. Central Expressway
McKinney Avenue:  2811 McKinney
Lovers Lane:  5700 W. Lovers
Cedar Springs:  4123 Cedar Springs

Boxtops Savings

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Is your child struggling in math?

What's the big deal about math?
Why is my child struggling?
Complimentary Parent Seminar and Math/Problem Solving Screening
When: Thursday, December 10 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Where: 5136 Village Creek Drive in Plano

Who: All parents and professionals are invited.

What: Is math a big deal in your family? Is your child struggling to learn math facts? Is your child unable to independently solve problems? Does it take your child too long to complete math homework? Come and get an understanding of why your child is experiencing difficulty with math.

Guest Speaker: Connie Newville M.Ed., Math Specialist. Connie has been tutoring students for 20+ years. She motivates students of all levels to succeed on math concepts in grades Pre K- 8.

How: To register, please call 972.267.8900.

Pecan Pies and Fudge

Once again we will be offering Lauren's Perfect Pecan Pies and our "newest addition" Carson Frick's Fantastic Fudge for sale at SALT next week. To ensure your choice will be available, you may pre-order by emailing mailto:alifrick@verizon.net  Perfect Pecan Pies are $12 and Fantastic Fudge is $8 for an 8x8 size pan. Please order by Sunday, December 13th. All orders will be delivered to Salt on Wednesday December 16th. All proceeds benefit our summer Washington DC trip. Merry Christmas, The Frick Family

RSVP for Roller Skating in Duncanville

Please RSVP to purpleangel27@sbcglobal.net.  If we can get 25 more skaters, the cost will be $4/skater.


Greetings Homeschoolers,


We know that most families are very busy this time of year, however a couple of hours off may help moms/dads relax and the children have some free time. Next, Friday, December 11 at 12p-2p Redbird Skate will open for us. The rate will be determined by the amount of skaters. For example, if we have at least 40 skaters it will be $5/skater and that includes the skates. If we have more than 40 the amount will be less. Please RSVP so that we can get a count. The rink is located at 1206 N. Duncanville Rd, Duncanville, TX. The rink is right off Interstate 20 pass Spur 408. I know some of you don't leave in the Duncanville area, but just wanted to invite you anyway.

Have a great day!

Angela Edwards

Free- Santa's Dock Party

Enjoy a boat parade and fireworks over Joe Pool Lake, this Saturday at Lynn Creek Park from 2-7.   Free with a donation.  Go here for more info:  http://www.santasdockparty.com/

Tamale Orders Due

Tamale Orders are due this week for delivery next week. This is our last order before Christmas so be sure to order plenty for Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve dinners/parties.


Blessings,
Susan

smramsey@flash.net

A Christmas Carol-- Pay What You Can Night CANCELLED

The Pay What You Can Night has been cancelled.  Watch for entries about purchasing tickets for this show for $10 through Event Alert.  When they become available, I'll let you know ASAP.

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Free Writing Workshops for Teens

Moving Words Writing Camps are a series of tuition-free one-hour writing camps taught by local writers who assist teens in the art of creative writing. Each one-hour camp will focus on either Fiction, Poetry or Playwriting. The camps are presented by the Dallas Public Library system and Thriving Minds, with the classes being taught by Junior Players' teaching artists. (You don't have to live in Dallas to participate.)


Upcoming camps include Fiction, Playwriting, and Poetry, and will be provided throughout Dallas. Please read below for details.

Details for the Saturday December 5th Playwriting camp:
Class: Playwriting
Date: Saturday December 5, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Age Range: 13 -19 years old
To register for this Playwriting class, please call or visit any of the libraries listed below.

Locations:
Arcadia Park Library- 214-670-6446 (Corrie Coleman is attending this one.)
1302 N Justin Ave Dallas, TX 75211

Fretz Park Library- 214-670-6421
6990 Belt Line Rd Dallas, TX 75254

Highland Hills Library- 214-670-0987
Stuart Rd Dallas, TX 75241

Lochwood Library- 214-670-8403
11221 Lochwood Blvd Dallas, TX 75218

Polk-Wisdom Library- 214-670-1947
7151 Library Ln Dallas, TX 75232

There will also be a Poetry Writing Camp on Saturday December 12.

For more information or questions concerning the Moving Words Camps, please call Program Director Rosaura Cruz at 214-526-4076

Opportunity to Serve Homeless Kids

On Thursday night, December 17, the Coleman family is going to host a simple party for children who have recently been homeless.  We will be at the Vogel Alcove, a day care center for homeless children in Dallas.  Their parents will be in the building in another room choosing Christmas gifts for their kids.  We will be entertaining the children.

Let me (Kristi) know if you would like to join us.  You could bring a favorite Christmas book to read to them or a game to play or a snack.

What a neat way to be kind to kids who've already had a rough life!

Homeschool Choir Concert

Dear Home School Families,


I would like to invite you to Faith Bible Church on December 6, at 6:00 pm. We will be hosting a wonderful evening of two great events you won’t want to miss!

The Home School Reflections Concert Choir (an 80 voice choir comprised of home schoolers from the DFW metroplex who have had distinguished honors of singing at such events as the Veterans Day Celebration in Downtown Dallas and the DFW Nat’l Memorial Cemetery, the Rep. National Convention, and will be singing for the troops in Ft Hood in December) will be singing a delightful concert, sharing songs from their Christmas repertoire. It will bless your soul and point you to the “Reason for the Season.”

Dr. John Whitcomb (an expert in the creation science field and well known author and speaker) will be speaking on the subject of The Tower of Babel-Genesis. He will also be speaking at a workshop here at Faith Bible Church on Saturday Morning, December 5 on The Origin of Mankind (9:30 am) and Dinosaurs and Man (10:45 am) and Sunday Morning, December 6 at 9:30 and 10:45 on What is Man? -Psalm 8.

Come and bring your questions to the workshop and be blessed! J

We look forward to having you!

For more information, please contact Faith Bible Church at 972-223-0000

~Deedy Gonzales

Director of Worship and Music

Free Harp Concert in Waxahachie

This info is from a harpist I know named Laurel Allen.  She's been playing professionally for 25 years.
 
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25? Has the celebration of Christmas ever been outlawed in America? Why do we put tinsel on our Christmas trees? Just what do all those silly words mean in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"? Learn the answers to these questions and more on Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. I'll be performing my special Christmas program, CHRISTMAS IN NORTH AMERICA at First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie located at 505 W. Marvin, Waxahachie 75165. The program is free and open to the public, although an offering will be taken to benefit Golden Cross, a United Methodist affiliated charity.

Free Tap Dance Show

The Souls of Our Feet: A Celebration of American Tap Dance


Catch The Souls of Our Feet, a dazzling display of 16 flying feet featuring Tapestry Dance Company. The concert starts tap master Acia Gray and the legendary Arthur Duncan from The Lawrence Welk Show. Seating is first come, first served. Free.

Where: Irving Arts Center


3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Irving, TX 75062
When: Dec 4

7:30pm
Price: Free
Phone: 972/252-7558
Web: http://www.irvingartscenter.com/

Free Museum Day-- Science Place and Natural History

Free holiday festival featuring Dallas Wind Symphony Quintet concert, free museum visits, kids activities, arts and crafts, The 500 Inc. Holiday Market, plus Esplanade Fountain “dancing water” debut


Sunday, December 6, 2 – 7 p.m.
3 – 6 p.m.

Free admission to all Fair Park museums

4:30 p.m.

Dallas Wind Symphony Quintet concert

6 p.m.

City of Dallas Tree-Lighting Ceremony, Candlelight Military Tribute and a holiday-themed Esplanade Fountain water performance


FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Fair Park Dallas, Texas

Celebrate the season and have a Sunday “fun day” filled with free museum visits, a Dallas Wind Symphony Quintet concert, arts and crafts, kids activities, Holiday Market presented by The 500 Inc., entertainment and more at MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday on December 6, from 2 – 7 p.m.

Come see the unveiling of the newly renovated “Bellagio-style” Esplanade Fountain. Also, two original recreations of the 1936 sculptures will be introduced – Tenor and Contralto, which adorned the Esplanade Fountain during the Texas Centennial Exposition. Armed with 272 jets shooting water as high as 100 feet, the Esplanade Fountain will paint the skies with “dancing water” performances synchronized to music throughout the day.

Other highlights of MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday include free admission to all Fair Park museums from 3 – 6 p.m., a holiday concert by the Dallas Wind Symphony Quintet at 4:30 p.m. and the official City of Dallas Tree-Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m., which includes a special candlelight tribute to the men and women serving in all branches of the U.S. military and a special Esplanade Fountain water show featuring holiday music.

The Holiday Children’s Area in Centennial Hall will house arts and crafts, ornament-making, do-it-yourself gift wrapping (kids only), pictures with Santa, bounce houses, and a variety of activities and entertainment. The 500 Inc. Holiday Market will feature a variety of quality merchandise, gifts and holiday décor.

Concessions will be available for purchase. Admission is free, and parking is $10.