We have all the kids we can possibly squeeze into our classes right now. We can not take anymore. If anyone is interested but has not signed up yet, email me and I will place you on a waiting list. mommashepherd@gt.rr.com.

We will have our Christmas party at our December meeting on the 5th from 11:45 - 1:00. The party is open to all members of the group not just those attending classes. Please bring finger foods to share with all.

We will be having a field trip to the Julie Rogers Theatre on Friday, December 12, 2008. The Nutcracker will be performed at either 9:30 or 11:00a.m. depending on availability. Please respond by November 19th to Jennifer Folse at jfolse38@sbcglobal.net and let her know the name and number in your party. The cost is $2.00 per person and will be collected at the door. If you decide after the deadline to attend, please email Jennifer and if she has extra tickets she can let you know.

We are looking for ideas for activities we can do specifically for middle and high school homeschoolers. Moms who are interested in this can meet at my house, 1475 Rikisha Lane, on Nov. 21 at 1:00. We can brainstorm ideas and hopefully come up with a plan for the new year. We will be having a Christmas party for this age group on Dec. 5 at 6:00 in the evening at Christian Fellowship Worship Center, 420 S. Major Drive. Each child needs to bring a wrapped, used but interesting item for a white elephant gift exchange. Also bring finger foods.

We will have a float in the Christmas Parade in downtown Beaumont on Dec. 6. To participate contact Brenda Perricone at jbaperricone@sbcglobal.net.

Mid County Performing Arts Company will be performing the Whimsical Christmas Thursday, December 11th at 12:00 (arrive at 11:30) at the Nederland Performing Arts Center. Cameron & Samuel Wille and Olivia Sanders are local homeschoolers performing. Tickets are $1 per person. If you are interested Carol Wille is holding 150 tickets for our homeschoolers. We would love your support! Reserve your tickets by contacting Carol at cwille@gt.rr.com.

Our group will be holding our second annual spelling bee on Friday, January 23. There will be a Just for Fun Bee for grades K-3 and the SETHSA Bee for grades 4-8. The winners of our bees will be eligible to go to Houston and compete in SETHSA's annual bee. If you would like to participate contact Rosa Calhoun at 751-3081.

Houston and Beyond

Homestead Heritage Craft and Children's Fair - Thanksgiving weekend at Elm Mott near Waco. For more information visit www.homesteadheritage.com.