Welcome!

We would like to say a great big "WELCOME" to any new families who have either joined the co-op or have signed up for the newsletter to get more information before joining.  If you have already joined our group that is fantastic!  We look forward to getting to know you during the next school year.  If you are still not sure if you are going to join us, that is OK too!  Hopefully the articles in this newsletter and some of the previous articles will give you more information so that you can make an informed decision.  We would love to get to know your family as well!

Below is an email written by one of our Moms, around this time last year when she first joined the co-op.  We hope that all of you are equally as excited as she was!  ARC

I am super excited about a co-op that I joined this summer, and I wanted to let you all know about it!! I have my bachelor's degree in music education, and I taught public school for a few years before I started having my own kids. I have stayed home since then, but I am thrilled to be teaching my passion again- CHOIR!!! You probably already know that music is a unique medium that uses many parts of your brain at once, so it can really enhance your intelligence, and get the two sides of your brain to communicate better! I also know that some people want something fun to do with other homeschoolers!! So here's the lowdown...

If you hurry, you can get involved this semester with Galveston Performing Arts Co-op (GHPAC)!!!

This Co-op meets on Fridays at First Baptist Church in Galveston for music classes from 8:30- 12:15, and  after a lunch break, we also offer Dance & Drama from 1:00- 3:00.

There are choirs, bands, music theory, music composition, rhythm band, recorder, brass, woodwind, percussion, strings, and a string ensemble available.

There are creative movement and theater classes also available.

All families participate in some way, shape or form, but you don't have to have musical training!  There is free nursery care for little ones, and study hall for older ones not taking music classes.

You may register online at www.galvestonhomeschool.net

If you are thinking it is too far to drive, just know that there are member families that drive from Lake Jackson! It is a high quality program!