January 2020 MANNA Magazine

Family Educators Alliance of South Texas
MANNA
Humane Society
comes to FEAST
Volume 41/ Issue 1/ January
start
the New
year with
Science
Joyfully His
Goal Setting & Prioritizing
"Topp" Tips
for
Homeschool
Leaders
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In This Issue
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Letter from Linda
Calling All Homeschool Groups
Co-Op Update
Science Workshops
Spelling Bee
Civics Classes
Tips for Homeschool Leaders
Joyfully His
Feature Web Page
Humane Society
Homeschool Day
Playtime Challenge
What's Up
From the Bench
Volleyball
Basketball
Football
Track & Field
Softball
Baseball
Soccer
Calendar
Click HERE to read previous issues.
2020 Vision
As we go into the New Year 2020, what is your vision? Do you know that you can choose
how to see things? Your vision is not limited to just your physical sight. Let’s look at some of
the things we see and how we can see them.
When your kids misbehave, do you get frustrated and lash out at them? “Does the
punishment fit the crime?” If only we could take the time to examine the facts, our hearts,
and the right course of action. Choose to discipline in love. Choose not to react in anger.
“He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.”
Job 36:10
How about when you encounter someone who is unjust or unfair in the way they
interacted with you. Do you react poorly because of their treatment of you? How will they
ever be exposed to a better way, unless you demonstrate it? Think of how patient Christ is
with us…why not extend that same grace?
“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to
God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:” I Peter 3:18
Why should we make 2020 different? Consider how blessed we are. God is our heavenly
Father who loves us. He sent His son to die, thus making a way for us to spend all of eternity
with Him. Not because of anything we did, but as a free gift. Ours for the taking; claim
yours today!
“And He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the
whole world.” I John 2:2
They say 2020 is perfect vision…this is our challenge in the New Year. Anyone can see
things as they are, but try to be the one who sees things through the eyes of Christ. Every
person you encounter is an opportunity to either share Christ, encourage them in Christ,
or encounter their encouragement to you. Recognize that you may be someone’s only
example of Christ. Make sure that you praise Him for all the good things in your life, all the
people that you love, and every good a perfect gift that He has given you.
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“…Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory.”
Isaiah 6:3
Happy New Year!
Trusting in Him,
Linda S. Whiten
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Focus on
HOMESCHOOL
Calling all
South Texas Support
Groups, Co--ops, and
all other Homeschool
Organizations!
Happy New Year from the Co-op!
Focus on
CO-OP
It’s absolutely mind-boggling to think that in just a few more months, we’ll be saying
goodbye to the 2019 – 2020 school year! Our children will be moving up a grade,
graduating, and even going away for college! As we reflect on the upcoming
milestones in our lives, let’s not forget the moments that we have now to prepare
for the future! Soon FEAST Co-op will be handing over its administration to the very
capable FACET Board, and we ask that you keep all of us in your prayers!
• Would you like your group information more available to homeschoolers?
• Do you need a location to host a planning meeting?
• Would you love to pamper your group volunteers with a nice meal or ceremony?
• Are you interested in training/workshops on specific topics?
FEAST is here to serve YOU! We get calls every day from families all across South Texas wanting
information about support groups that are near them and/or meet certain needs they have. We want
to put updated information on our website to help direct families toward your group.
FEAST is not trying to take the place of the local support group, nor are we in competition with you. We
know that God has provided our region with so many different “flavors” of co-ops and support groups
because homeschoolers are a diverse group of people.
Did you know that the primary purpose for FEAST is to serve, honor and glorify God by taking
appropriate steps to unify and focus the homeschoolers and homeschool support groups in the South
Texas Region? In an effort to make this purpose more known in the community, we need to hear from
you! We want to know how we can serve you. You know your group and their needs. Let us know how
we can help.
How can you aid us in helping you? These three simple ways:
Check our website and see if your information is listed and is current. If you need to be added to
the list or have information updated, send an email to community@homeschoolfeast.com. If you
can, please include a one-page advertisement we could print and display in our support group binder
in our Resource Center.
As we begin this transition, please be aware of the following:
· The Co-op office will no longer receive monthly tuitions. Teachers will be
accepting their own payments. Payments are still due the first Tuesday and
Thursday of each month.
· Any questions regarding FACET operations should be directed to any of the
FACET board members, or you can email your inquiries to:
FACETHomeschool@gmail.com
Remember, we are here for you! The FEAST Co-op staff will continue to operate
for the remainder of the school year, and we are committed not only to our
families and teachers but also to the Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Our co-op days
will function as normal as we direct parent volunteers, assist the needs of families
or teachers, and address any issues on campus. We ask for your continued
commitment as parent volunteers and monitors. You all did such an awesome job
during the Fall Semester, and we couldn’t have done it without you! As the saying
goes, the family that prays together, stays together and that is our hope as we
transition from FEAST to FACET.
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of GOD in
Christ Jesus concerning you.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Email community@homeschoolfeast.com and let us know the answer to the above questions.
Do you need help starting or organizing your group or a sports program? We can help. Let us know
how we can serve YOU!
Spread the word! Homeschooling, in general, is growing in leaps and bounds and especially here in
South Texas. Let other homeschool groups know that FEAST can advertise for them to help them serve
others.
We are so happy that you exist to serve our homeschool community and look forward to partnering
with you to help you continue doing so!
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Focus on
SCIENCE
Local Creation Seminar
SABBSA CREATION SEMINAR TO START THE NEW YEAR!
Free nine-part Creation Science Seminar showing God is the Creator!
January 5th
4pm each Sunday
Cibolo Valley Baptist Church
5500 FM 1103, Schertz, Texas, 78108
The churches’ AWANA program will be going on at
the same time as this seminar, providing a positive
spiritual program for young children as older teens
and adults enjoy this seminar. Each session will
feature multimedia sessions presented by SABBSA
President Scott Lane, as well as the availability of
hundreds of books and videos on the subject.
Go to www.sabbsa.org for more information.
For more information call Scott Lane at 210-861-0454
2020
Spelling Bee
Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 1pm
Registration deadline: January 7, 2020
$10 per participant, Patriot Pass Families - FREE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Focus on
SPELLING
FEAST
2019-2020
FEAST Science Workshops
Monday
January 27th
6:30 – 8:30pm
At the Denman Estate
7735 Mockingbird Ln.
Click HERE to Register
PRESCIENCE IN THE BIBLE
The Bible was not written to be a science
textbook, but where it does speak of
scientific issues (about 200 times), it should
be 100% accurate if it was inspired by God.
We will examine dozens of the examples of
Prescience in the Bible, showing God knew
what He created thousands of years before
we figured just some of it out.
Spelling Bee is a fun activity that really causes your child to stretch toward a goal!
All students, ages 7-15 (student should not have reached his/her 15th birthday on or
before August 31, 2019) are invited to participate.
The Spelling Bee consists of two divisions:
Division 1 (just for fun) is for students 7-9 years of age. The first place winner of this
division will not move on to the Regional Spelling Bee.
Division 2 is for students 7-15 years of age. The first place winner of this division will
move on to the Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by the San Antonio Express News.
All participants of the Spelling Bee will receive a certificate congratulating them on
their hard work in preparing for the Spelling Bee.
Study words are available for registered participants.
Please email or call Estela Frias with any questions:
one_and only2@yahoo.com or call (210) 240-8912.
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Focus on
CIVICS
Topp Tips for
Focus on
LEADERS
Homeschool
FREE Monthly Classes for 2020!
Please join us for our FEAST Civics Class
January 15th at 9:45am
Communion Chapel
5919 Mobud, San Antonio, TX 78238
We are excitedly planning for a glorious 2020 with full family participation.
The FEAST Civics Class started over 15 years ago, and we have hosted scores of
city leaders as well as state-level dignitaries. Training the leaders of tomorrow is
very important for the community. We meet every 3rd Wednesday from 9:45-Noon.
Our speakers share about their personal journeys and vocations. They entertain
questions from the students and parents. Speakers can also take questions during
their presentation. It is informal, and Business Casual is our dress. We conclude at
noon with a complimentary lunch.
This class is completely FREE each month, but your donations are appreciated. It is
a wonderful opportunity to meet influential political figures and to educate them
about the values of homeschooling!
The class is open to all ages and to your family and friends.
Sign up on the FEAST website and email Gale Sayers at Hopegale50@gmail.com.
Leaders
Given by Carol Topp, CPA
Tuesday, February 25th, at 7pm
At the FEAST Denman Estate
7735 Mockingbird Lane in San Antonio
Register Here
All homeschool leaders are invited to come fellowship with others as you glean
from one of the nation’s best advisors on the critical balance of homeschool
leadership demands and best practices for homeschool organizations. This will
be a “potpourri” of topics, and attendees can bring up any subject they wish to
discuss. Carol Topp will lead off with her Topp tips for homeschool leaders. Included
are tips onboard duties, avoiding fraud, hiring workers, IRS tax-exempt status, and
recruiting volunteers. A handout of tips for leaders to share with their board back
home will be provided — lots of time for feedback, questions, and discussion with
other leaders.
Meet Carol Topp:
Carol Topp, CPA is a retired homeschool mother, accountant, and author of 15
books including The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization, Homeschool Coops:
How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out and the award-winning book
Starting a Micro Business. Carol runs an accounting practice specializing in helping
nonprofit organizations, especially homeschool groups. She is also the host of the
public television show “Starting a Micro Business” and a podcast called Dollars and
Sense on the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.
Her website, HomeschoolCPA.com, was awarded a Top Accounting Blog five
times, but her greatest compliment came from an audience member who, after
sitting for 90 minutes, said, “You kept my attention the entire time.” That’s high
praise for a CPA!
Carol and her husband live in Cincinnati, Ohio, and have two daughters, both
homeschool graduates. When not helping homeschool leaders, Carol enjoys hiking
with her family, reading, and watercolor painting.
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Focus on
JOY
GOAL SETTING &
PRIORITIZING
January 16th, 6:30-9pm
EZ’s Brick Oven & Grill
734 W. Bitters Rd.
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RSVP HERE
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Joyfully
His
TEACHER TIME-OUT
Featured Web Page
Focus on
MORE
FEAST TUESDAY’S TEACHING TIPS will focus on teaching tips that can help
enrich a lesson and create a love of learning atmosphere. We will touch base on some
homeschooling curriculum and other tools that can help your homeschool flourish.
Find the page by going to: http://www.homeschoolfeast.com/tuesdays-teaching-tips/
Come join veteran homeschool moms and all ages and stages of homeschool
moms! We are here to encourage and support each other! At Joyfully His, we
discuss and share in an atmosphere without judgment and condemnation. We all
share our experiences and learn with and from other homeschool moms!
Joyfully His is a time
for all of us to be
REAL
Real
Encourage
Affirm
Laugh
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Jeanette Watje facilitates these encouraging gettogethers.
Married to her best friend, Paul, for 28
years, they have ten children, ages 6 to 27, and seven
grandkids. Jeanette has led multiple women’s groups,
speaks on organization and marriage, and enjoys
using her task-oriented abilities to plan fun events.
While her loud laugh can be annoying to her kids, most
appreciate her light-hearted attitude. One of Jeanette’s
passions is being transparent about her mistakes in
hopes of helping others, especially in pouring into their
marriage and keeping those home fires burning.
“Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which
commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the
same, but have pleasure in them that do them.”
Romans 1:32
Have any questions?
Suggestions for topics? Restaurants you would like for us to try?
Contact Jeanette at Community@homeschoolfeast.com
SAVE THE DATES!
Third Thursday of each month 6:30-9pm
February 20 - What’s Love got to do with it?
March 26th (not the third Thursday due to Spring Break)
April 16th, May 21st, June 18th
HUMANE SOCIETY COMES TO FEAST
7735 Mockingbird Lane
January 29th at 1pm
Come and meet the San Antonio Humane Society!
This exciting, FREE workshop will fill up fast.
Hear about their services: in addition to adoption, they
offer wellness clinics, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries,
public intake and educational programs (camps, field
trips, reading programs, etc.)
Learn what considerations need to be made when
considering the adoption of a pet. They will talk about
what the adoption process looks like at the shelter, and
they will share a few stories of some of our SAHS alumni
animals.
See how you can get involved with SAHS if you are not
able to adopt: volunteering, fostering and donating.
Register HERE before January 22nd
Questions, contact Jeanette Watje,
FEAST Community Outreach Coordinator,
community@homeschoolfeast.com
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Focus on
PLAYTIME
HOMESCHOOL DAY
Focus on
PLAYTIME
January 22nd,
10am-9pm
$7 Ages 11 and under
No charge for
12-year-olds and up
Rolling Oaks Mall
6909 TX-1604 Loop,
San Antonio, TX 78247
Playtime Challenge Accepted!
Come jump, laugh and play at Inflatable Wonderland! Inflatable Wonderland is a
Christian owned company. They play family-friendly music. This is a great place to
meet friends and let the kids play! Reasonably priced cafe for everyone to eat!
Jumps, bounce scape, and play equipment are for ages 11 and under, siblings 12
and older can play arcade games, watch a movie, do schoolwork, etc.
Socks, Adult supervision, and a signed waiver are required and your wristband is
good for the entire day! Come and go as you like.
Jeanette Watje is happy to answer any questions, Community@homeschoolfeast.com
For more info: http://inflatablewonderland.com/
There is a playtime challenge going on that FEAST would like to share with our
homeschool families. It is called the “1000 Hours Outside Challenge!” The 1000 hours
outside challenge came from a homeschool couple by the name of Josh and Ginny
and their family of five. They were curious to know what the benefits of outdoor play
was for their young children, and they found that there were many benefits for their
children’s mental, physical, educational, and overall health. In their research, they
found that it was ideal for children to spend 4-6 hours of play outdoors to nurture their
growth. Once they began to implement the hours of playtime, they started to really
enjoy the time and realized that it did help their family thrive. Now Josh and Ginny want
to promote more play for kids through launching 1000 hours outside so other families
can thrive as they did.
We here at FEAST are encouraging you to join in the fun and accept the challenge to
invest more time in outdoor play. We invite you to come play at the Denman Estate Park
and be sure to stop by FEAST and let us know how many hours you have accumulated!
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 1000 HOUR PLAY GOAL CHART ON THE LINK HERE.
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Focus on
FUN
What’s
UP?
Focus on
FUN
FREE MOVIES AT THE TOBIN CENTER
2nd Friday at 8pm
H-E-B Cinema on Will’s Plaza is a
free outdoor event for all ages!
Every second Friday of the month,
family-friendly films offer patrons
of all ages a great cinematic
experience on the 32ft video wall
of the Will Naylor Smith Plaza at
The Tobin Center.
No outside food or drinks are
allowed, but the “Plaza” opens at
7pm with concessions available.
There are chairs, but you might
want to bring your own blankets
and portable chairs to ensure
availability.
Click HERE for more information.
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT FOR ALL
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Saturday, January 4th, 8am - 12pm
10750 Pleasanton Road
Bring the entire family for the Christmas Bird
Count for All! The Christmas Bird Count itself
is a hundred-year-old tradition, so come
contribute to Mitchell Lake’s own familyfriendly
tradition. Join other young birders,
new birders, and birding families to learn
about the annual community science event,
and see some new birds. No binoculars? No
problem! You can borrow ours.
Click HERE For more information.
CHUCK E CHEESE SENSORY SENSITIVE SUNDAYS
First Sunday of every month
ONLY at this location: 11735 Bandera Road
Activities & Play Place for Children with Autism & Special Needs
Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children
with autism and other special needs. We offer a sensory-friendly
experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating
locations, opening our stores two hours before their normal opening
time. Our Sensory Sensitive events include a trained and caring staff
that works to ensure each guest has a fun-filled visit. We realize that
the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, so our
mission is to create an event that allows ALL kids to be a kid.
Some of the Benefits of our Sensory Sensitive Sunday Event Include:
- Less crowding and a quieter restaurant environment
- Dimmed lighting
- The show and music turned down or off entirely
- Limited appearances by Chuck E.
- Ability to order from of the full menu
- Access to play all games and rides
- All ages and siblings welcome
- No admission fees
Happy New Year
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Focus on
SPORTS
THE CAR RIDE HOME PART 4: ATTITUDE
By Mark Maguire – CoachUp Nation
Focus on
SPORTS
From the Bench
LETTER FROM THE ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR
The car ride home is an experience that helps define a
parent/child relationship. Here are six topics that have
helped me improve myself, understand my son better, and
allowed him to challenge himself to be the best athlete
he can be. This is your fourth ride sitting in the backseat
of my car listening in on our relationship. And if you’re
wondering… yes, he did agree to everything written.
At the very least, expect THIS from your child.
Theoretically, as parents, we have an unfair advantage of
instilling our will and discipline on our kids. Most of us would
have no chance if we had to sell our will and discipline to
them like one businessperson to another. That salesperson
really must work to sell their idea or product.
A parent can use their authoritative position to demand the
sale, and most of the time, it’s reluctantly bought—I mean
enforced.
I’ve tried to enforce my will and my view about my son’s
baseball on him many times. The more I tried to assist—I
mean enforce—the more he would resist. By the age of
nine, he knew, and I knew that he knew much more than
I did. He said to me at the age of twelve, “Dad, your job is
now to help me with my mind.”
One thing we both agreed upon was one’s attitude
towards playing the game. It is easy to tell on the baseball
diamond— or any sporting field—what a kid’s attitude is
like by what she or he did: were they running on and off the
field? Were they watching the coach when they talked to
him or her? Did they even listen to the coach?
There were always obvious actions, one observed if a
young athlete had a good attitude.
Imagine a batter hits the ball into what looks like an
automatic ground out or pop fly. The batter doesn’t
run at full speed to first base he or she considers
themselves a given out. The observers are judging
the player’s attitude by his or her speed.
Coaches generally want their players to hustle on
and off the field. Look interested. Look alive. Look like
you want to be there. Look like you’re a ballplayer
that cares. Again, this is where a young player’s
attitude is judged.
Coaches love a great attitude even more than a
pretentious skill.
Yes, skill can be obvious, but skill with a poor
attitude is obnoxious.
A lack of skill, or some bad luck out on the field, can’t
be helped, but a good attitude will always give hope
for a better outcome.
One thing is never accepted between my son and
me: poor attitude. Whatever team he is on, whoever
his teammates are, whatever level he is playing at no
matter if his personal form is down, a good attitude
is expected. This is the one thing that he excels
in. Whether he makes it to the top or not, a good
attitude will help him be successful in whatever he
does in life.
If you’re ever going to expect anything from your
child, if you’re ever going to have those challenging
conversations, make it about attitude. Attitude can
be measured and seen. You can’t enforce it, but
you can expect it.
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In baseball, a simple measure of attitude is how fast
a batter runs to first base. If a batter hits a ball and is
guaranteed to reach first base, do they blast off the blocks
hoping to gain that extra base? Or do they run at 75% with
no consideration of getting onto second base?
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Focus on
SPORTS
Volleyball
Basketball
Focus on
SPORTS
FEAST Volleyball has seen some great success these past few
years. In 2017, the JV captured 2nd place at the national
Homeschool Tournament in Omaha, NE. That same team
stepped up to varsity who had only two remaining players from
the year before and captured the 3A National Championship in
Wichita, KS. This past season, once again, our varsity team rose
to play in the championship match, placing 2nd in the nation.
The FEAST JV team found great success this year as well and captured the Bronze Ball
at the National Tournament. This much-talented JV team has many players ready
to step up to the 18u/varsity level. This does not happen by accident or chance. It
comes with hard work and dedication from both players and coaches.
FEAST is offering volleyball skills camp so everyone can improve their skills and
knowledge of the game. This is an excellent opportunity for all players at all skill
levels to come together. Whether you are brand new to volleyball or expect to play
in college, we have a skills class just for you. If you play club, we invite you to still
participate in skills. It is a great way to get in a third practice every week and to bring
teammates together and form strong bonds for the upcoming 2020 season.
December was a busy month for our basketball teams. We started
the month with a lot of great play by several teams in the FEAST
Invitational Tournament on December 6 and 7. Our boy’s Varsity
I team won the Varsity boys division defeating every opponent
by 30+ points. The boy’s Varsity II / JV1 team went 2 and 2 in the
varsity division, acquitting themselves quite well. Our JV2 team
won the 16U boys division. Our 14U boys A team placed 2nd in
their bracket.
On the Girl’s side, the Varsity girls placed 2nd, and the JV girls team won the 16U
division. In addition, our girls 14U, boys 12 U and boys 14U B teams all played and
competed well in this tournament, and we were proud of their accomplishments.
In our tournament, we were pleased to host the Australian South East Storm teams, as
well as get to play games against Australia’s Sheldon school. The photo you see is of all
of these players and ours getting together for a post-game meal at Chick-fil-A.
Our thanks to the parents who gave us donations to help fund this event!
Skills classes begin WEDNESDAY, January 22nd at SA Force Gym (11803 Starcrest)
at 9:30 until 11:30. The cost is $40 per month per player. Grades 5th-11th.
Registration will be open on the FEAST website beginning January 8th, 2020.
These classes are month to month. You do not have to start the first day, and you may
end at any time as well. Payments are due the first Wednesday of every month.
The players’ skills will be assessed, and each player will be placed into the level that
fits them best. Depending on the number of players at skills, other times may be
added in February.
Any questions?
Contact head coach Edie Miller at
volleyball@homeschoolfeast.com
"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in
lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
Philippians 2:3
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Focus on
SPORTS
Football
Focus on
SPORTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FEAST PLAYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE
TAIAO ALL-STAR GAME REPRESENTING THE DIVISION 1 SOUTH TEAM.
#28 Daniel Abrams is MaxPreps Special Teams Player of the Game five times this year
with 69 PATs and three Field Goals for a total of 78 kick points for 156 total points and
2,421 yards. His longest kick-off yard is 55 yards. Daniel received the 2019 Gus Award for
winning the TAIAO Kicking Battle with a 50-yd field goal. Mr. & Mrs. Abrams are grateful
for Daniel’s achievements but most proud of his character.
#9 Josiah Dagerath is MaxPreps
Offensive Player of the Game twice.
His love of the game showed when
he completed ten TDs for a total of 60
points. Josiah would encourage both
the fans in the stands, and players
to cheer for the team. Mr. & Mrs.
Dagerath are so proud of Josiah’s
growth and achievements.
#39 Chase Hill is MaxPreps Defensive
Player of the Game twice. He made
nine kick-off returns, eleven TDs for
66 points, and his longest return is
68 yards. Mr. & Mrs. Hill love seeing
Chase’s passion and dedication on
the field and are so proud of all he has
accomplished.
CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIORS ISAAC BENITEZ, MITCHEL SANDIDGE, AND
NATHANIEL CRENWELGE. THEY WERE SELECTED FOR THE TEXAS PRIVATE SCHOOL
SIX-MAN ALL-STAR GAME 2019.
#6 Isaac Benitez is MaxPreps Player of the Game three times. He completed 66 passes.
He scored 14 touchdowns for 84 points. His total rushing yards is 601 yards and total
passing yards of 830 yards. A first for FEAST, he was the starting quarterback for all four
years. Mr. & Mrs. Benitez are so proud of his achievement, over his high school football
career.
#18 Nathaniel Crenwelge is MaxPreps Defensive Player of the Game once. He had
13 Pass Defense, five interceptions, and two Touchdown Interception Returns. He
made five TDs for 30 points. Mr. & Mrs. Crenwelge appreciate the mentors that helped
develop Nathaniel into an honorable young man.
#12 Mitchel Sandidge is MaxPreps Player of the Game eight times. His 1,665 rushing
yards, three interceptions, 30 touchdowns for 180 points, scored two touchdowns on
kick-off returns, and scoring on an interception return places him on the Senior All-Star
Team. Mr. & Mrs. Sandidge are proud of his achievements both on and off the field.
If you are interested in playing FEAST Football, there will be a spring camp in May 2020.
Contact feastathletics@homeschoolfeast.com or look in future Manna articles for more
information.
#11 Gabriel Sones is a new player this
year. Gabe was chosen for his blocked
field goal; two kick-off returns and
one tackle for loss of yards. Mr. & Mrs.
Sones are grateful for the patience and
flexibility he’s learned while playing five
different positions at any given time.
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Focus on
SPORTS
Track & Field
FEAST Girls and Boys Varsity Track Teams Begin
Quest for 12th Consecutive State Championship
The FEAST Track and Field boys’ and girls’ varsity teams
have won 11 consecutive State Championships. However,
championships begin with hard work in January and February.
Track practices will begin on January 15th for the high school teams and on
January 29th for the middle school teams. The track teams will practice every
Monday and Wednesday from 4:45 to 6:30pm at Randolph High School,
except for the first three high school team practices, which will be at River City
Community Church soccer fields.
January Practices and Assessments:
· River City Community Church, January 15, 20, 22 (high school), 4:45pm
· Randolph HS, High School Skills Assessment, January 27th, 4:45pm
· Randolph HS, January 29th (middle school and high school), 4:45 pm
· Randolph HS, Middle School Skills Assessment, February 3rd, 4:45pm
During the Skills Assessment practices, the athletes will be tested to determine
which event or events they are best suited for. All first-year track athletes must
attend one of these Skills Assessment practices.
Attend one of the Track kick-off meetings in January. These
meetings will review our team rules, explain how to register,
how to access our online store and how to gain access to
the practice facilities, and provide sample uniforms and
warm-ups to try on for size.
Track Kick-off Meeting Dates and Location
· January 1st, Noon, At Lopez Middle High School Track.
An optional pre-season practice will precede the meeting
and this practice will start at 10am.
· January 6th, 6:30pm, FEAST (7735 Mockingbird Lane)
· January 9th, 6:30pm, FEAST (7735 Mockingbird Lane)
Focus on
SPORTS
Track is More than Running, Jumping and Throwing
Our mission for the track team is “To provide a
positive Christian environment and spiritual growth
through competitive Track and Field athletics to
currently homeschooling families.” A big part of our
team is the culture that has been developed over
many years. While we do strive to do our best and
compete, the bigger part is the friendships that
develop, the needs that are met, the work ethic that
is built, and the Christian values that are instilled and
lived out.
HOW TO JOIN THE TEAM
The track team is open to any homeschool athletes
in grades 5th through 12th. If you have an interest,
please consider joining the FEAST Track team this
year. We would love for you to join and compete
with us.
Online registration will open in January on the FEAST website.
The track registration fee is $75 with a $250 max/family. You
cannot join the team or practice until registration has been
completed. Meet tops are covered by the registration fee,
but each athlete will need to purchase their own shorts from
the online store. REGISTRATION Will Close on January 22nd.
If you have any additional questions about the FEAST Track
and Field program, please contact
Coach Dunn at feasttrack@gvtc.com.
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Focus on
SPORTS
Softball
Patriot Softball is underway! We are looking for at least one
more middle school student to field a complete team.
We are excited to have our first middle school team!
Patriots Softball team meeting was a success as the parents and players
were brought up to spend on FEAST Softball. Coach Doug talked about the
program’s CORE Values. Integrity, Commitment, Service & Sacrifice, Work
Ethic, and Joy.
The first Varsity game is January 28th at TMI. The game starts at 5pm.
Baseball
The new year is upon us, and the FEAST Patriots’ 2020 baseball
season is just around the corner. Our dedicated staff is hard at
work seeking to ensure a season full of fun, faith, development,
and success.
Player registration for both High School (ages 15-18) and Middle School (ages 11-14)
is open and will run through January 15th, 2020. Players do not need to be enrolled in
FEAST co-op classes in order to be eligible for FEAST athletics.
Our Home Field location is Missions Baseball Academy (MBA),
located at 5707 Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78227.
Soccer
We are very blessed and thankful for our FEAST Soccer
coaches. Both give of their time and talents to coach our
soccer team.
Coach Joel White is there to assist Coach Rod and the players in many different
ways. The team loves having him as their coach.
He is a Sophomore at SAC studying Speech and Communications. He has been
active in his church through his youth and young adult life, enjoys leading in VBS,
and also with some student ministries.
Focus on
SPORTS
Along with college and coaching, Coach enjoys gaming with his friends, spending
time with his family, and his dog Koda.
Coach Joel has been involved with soccer since he was eight years old. He is an
alumnus of FEAST High School soccer and was invited to be an assistant coach at
his senior soccer banquet by coach Rod Tanner due to his talent and leadership
skills.
Joel is also an Eagle scout and takes his leadership of the students very seriously,
expecting integrity, hard work, and good sportsmanship.
THANK YOU, COACH JOEL, FOR
GIVING YOUR TIME AND TALENT
TO HELP THE FEAST SOCCER
TEAM THIS YEAR!
Please mark your calendars with these important dates and information:
-January 4th Noon-4:00pm. HS & MS evaluations/combine at (MBA)
-January 13th, practices begin for both HS and MS at MBA
-January 15th, Registration closes
If you or someone you know is interested in participating in FEAST’s baseball program
or should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Commissioner Hunter
Kennemer at feastbaseball@gmail.com.
As always, we are grateful for our volunteers and their families who selflessly give their
time, energy, knowledge, and love for the benefit of our young men—thank you!
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FEAST Calendar
January
23 S February
1 Track Kick-off Meeting (Also on 6th & 9th)
5 Creation Seminar
7 Spelling Bee - Registration Deadline
14 Spelling Bee
14 Basketball Evaluations
15 Civics Class
16 Joyfully His
22 Inflatable Wonderland - Homeschool Day
22 Volleyball Skills Class
27 Feast Science Workshop
29 Humane Society comes to FEAST
20 Joyfully His
24 Feast Science Workshop
25 Tips for Homeschool Leaders
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