Just a friendly reminder that some of our kiddos are taking the TAKS test this week. Remember to help them do their very best by keeping a positive attitude, helping them to get a good night sleep and eating a healthy breakfast in the morning.

These are the tests that will be administered this week:

Tuesday April 6 - 5th and 8th grade Math

Wednesday April 7 - 5th and 8th grade Reading

Friday April 9 - all make up tests for 5th and 8th grade

In today's classrooms everywhere, teachers are stressing memorization of multiplication math facts. Why is it then, that our children are still struggling ? There are a number of problems that hinder how our children memorize multiplication tables, here are just a few:

• Multiplication is often introduced when students haven't fully mastered simple  addition and subtraction facts.

If your child is struggling with math at any level, we can help them master their math struggles.

• Traditionally, students are taught multiplication, then move on to division, however, studies have shown that students who have learned multiplication and division together, have a better understanding of the mathematical concept.

Math is an integral part of every day life, students who struggle with math, may suffer from lower self esteem.
We can help your child build their math skills and boost their self esteem.

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Do you have a student who is getting ready to take the SAT test? We have a tutor who can help your child be better prepared to take this test and show them how to achieve the best scores they can get. Call us today to set up your first session. We have package rates for the SAT Test Prep sessions.

Hurry, it's not too late the get a few sessions in before the next SAT Test on March 13, but it's the perfect time to start to prepare for the SAT Test for the May 1st SAT Test date!

So, you've decided to homeschool your student and at some point begin to realize there may be a need to have your child evaluated for Special Ed. So, now what are your resources?The first thing to know is that legal rights for homeschoolers vary from state to state, according to Darren Jones, an attorney with the Home School Legal Defense Association.

The first part of the special education process is straightforward: Every child, no matter what state he or she lives in, has the right to be evaluated for special education. But once the testing in completed, all consistency goes out the window. The level of services schools provide to homeschoolers varies from state to state, and sometimes from town to town. In 12 states homeschooling is considered the same as private schooling, and students have access to services at public schools, Jones says. But the other states have different rules. 

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Tonight marks the beginning of the 2010 Winter Olympics ! Do you have a favorite event? Does your family gather around the television to cheer on your favorite athlete? This is a great time to come together and spend quality family time with your children. Use this time to predict who will win the event, who will come away with the most medals or how different scores are tabulated. Your children will never know that you just caused them to do math while they were rooting on the home team!

Go USA! Enjoy these events with your family and squeek in some learning when they're not lookin'!