Homeschool HUB Weekly News--Jan. 23 Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094 email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org Editor: Annette Ernsperger The information below is offered to you as a service. Please research and decide for yourself the value to your family. The Homeschool HUB does not endorse any programs or services other than those offered by the Homeschool HUB. Send information to be added to the update no later than the Thursday before the week you want it to appear: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com ON THE CALENDAR: Jan. 25 and 28--Open swimming for homeschoolers at Niles YMCA, 2-4 pm, $2 Jan. 29--Homeschool bowling, Strikes and Spares, 2-4, $5 Jan. 29--Game night, Niles and Berrien Springs, see below for more details Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Homeschool game day 2) GoNorth! Polar Husky online expedition 3) Upcoming performances 4) Michiana Covenant Academy open house 5) Homeschoolers support Haitian community And LAST BUT NOT LEAST: classified ads and links of interest at the end of your weekly news. See also the Letting it Ride section at the end. 1) Are you ready to play?! There are two different game days from which to choose, both on Friday, Jan. 29: Niles--7-12 p.m. at the Niles Police Station, 1600 Silverbrook. The Homeschool HUB is hosting this one where there will be board games going on in one room and electronic games such as Wii and Nintendo, etc., in another room. Please bring snacks and drinks to share. Paper products will be provided. And if you have Campbell's labels or Box Tops you may drop them off at that time. Berrien Springs--1-3 p.m. at the Berrien Springs Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event will be held in the library's community room. The library is located at 215 West Union Street, Berrien Springs. Questions can be directed to Lakeshorelifelonglearners@hotmail.com 2) This is an interesting expedition to follow with your students. Go to their website to sign up. These huskies spend their summers here in SW Michigan, and a group from the HUB visited them the summer before last! Greetings from Education Basecamp, It's that time of year again! Polar Huskies are pulling 4-wheelers across the snowy field, gear is being tested and checked off the list, and at Education Basecamp we are working around the clock: We are gearing up for the upcoming adventure learning expedition: GoNorth! Greenland 2010 will take us to Greenland - or Kalaallit Nunaat meaning "Land of the People" in the Native language of Kalaallisut. The program goes live February 22 at 8 AM US Central Standard Time running for 14 weeks ending May 28th. Setting out to explore the biggest island in the world inhabited for 4,000 years by the Kalaallit, an Inuit people depending on the resources of the ocean, our focus this year is "the ocean and marine resources." This years Curriculum & Activity Guide will consist of four three-week modules: Module 1 - Explore: The Arctic Why Explore? The human history of science and exploration is underpinned by the skill of observation, not least that compiled in the traditional knowledge of Native peoples - the world's first explorers, who adapted to survive on every corner of the planet. An ocean people, Inuit migrating from Canada were the first to settle in Greenland some 4,000 years ago. Knowledge passed from generation to generation is at the heart of lifestyle and identity of the Native Kalaallit in Greenland, and has been holding tremendous value to our collective knowledge - not least today in our study of climate change and sustainable development. Chat topic: Arctic exploration. Module 2 - Geology: People How do places and cultures shape over time? We are shaped by our environment - and we shape our environment. Our clothing, languages, and customs are all linked to our sense of place. But as we live in a place we change it, and these changes, in turn, influence our culture. This slow flux has taken place throughout human civilization, but since the Industrial Revolution change has accelerated. Today, earth's climate is changing rapidly, in turn changing places and forcing cultures to adjust expeditiously - as is seen in Greenland, or Kalaallit Nunaat. An ice cap covers more than 80-percent of Greenland, the world's biggest island, and sea ice surrounds it for most of any year. These conditions, upon which the people of Greenland have relied and which have shaped their culture, are swiftly changing. Chat topic: The Human Connection. Module 3 - Ecology: Sustainable Development How should our used of resources be handled? Each of us uses natural resources in order to provide for our basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter - to say nothing of items like transportation and consumer goods. Sustainable development recognizes these resources as finite and seeks to manage our uses for the long term. Greenland's diverse coastal ecosystem has experienced both the pitfalls of unchecked resource extraction and some successes in sustainable solutions. By studying the population dynamics and management strategies of Greenland's marine ecosystems, we gain an understanding of the complex global relationships between humans and our environment. Chat topic: World Resources. Module 4 - Climate: Ocean How does natural regions and climate affect each other? Covering about 2/3 the surface of earth, oceans are largely responsible for making earth a livable environment to humans as they regulate climate long-term and provide the world with most of its oxygen. Today ocean temperatures are rising at the same time CO2 pollution is transforming the chemistry of the ocean making the water more acidic. The most rapid change is taking place in the Arctic's cold-water regions, leaving its marine environment, such as that of Greenland, in double jeopardy. Oceans are resilient, however, and studying the interplay between earth, ocean and climate, we will explore our role in protecting life in the oceans - and ourselves. Chat topic: Climate Change. We will be sending you Alerts by email, as the modules along with standard alignments become available for download and online viewing at PolarHusky.com. In the meantime, you may find it helpful to check out Module 1 from last year's Curriculum & Activity Guide. How a module is structured remains the same from year to year, and while this year's Module 2, 3 and 4 will differ in content from that of past years - Module 1 is different in that it will use different primary resources etc. but the gist of the activities remain the same. You access Modules in Get Curriculum in the Support section of PolarHusky.com. Education Basecamp is here to support you, so don't hesitate to ask for help! Think Snow! University of Minnesota 130D Peik Hall 159 Pillsbury Dr SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Explore the Arctic and experience adventure learning online! Visit: http://www.polarhusky.com 3) For the following events, contact Diane Day 269-445-1900 or 269-370-4589 or joharding_20@yahoo.com. Grace Apostolic Lighthouse Church's Youth Choir is planning a free special performance on Thursday, January 28 at 7pm. Location: 37377 M-51, Decatur, MI. Mendel Center presents The Underground Railroad; The Story of Harriet Tubman, Friday, February 5. Ticket prices are $10 & $15 for PUBLIC admission. They are offering a matinee performance for area schools on that day at 10 am. These seats are only $3 each. Call or email to reserve your seats 2 weeks prior to the event. Bethel College presents the musical "Jane Eyre" Feb. 11 and 12, at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for students and seniors. I also have seats reserved for this play. Bethel College offers a field trip performance on Thursday, February 11 at 9:30 am. These tickets are $5 for students and teachers are free. Call or email to reserve your seats 2 weeks prior to the event. 4) Michiana Covenant Academy is excited to present our 3rd Annual Open House. This is the only Academy around designed to support homeschooling families. Please join us Friday, February 19th, 7:00-8:30pm to see how the Academy can help support you in your homeschooling endeavors. We are located at: 14567 Cleveland Rd Granger, IN 46530 http://michianacovenantacademy.org/ 5) Homeschoolers around the world band together to support the Haitian community during their time of crisis. Through World Vision and CurrClick.com, homeschool families can now come together to support Haitian earthquake victims and their families. Small donations of $5 and $10 are being accepted at http://www.currclick.com CurrClick.com will be matching donations. A counter is being kept on the CurrClick.com homepage that will keep track of the donation amount as it grows. "Homeschoolers are generous, giving people and CurrClick is excited about being able to match that generosity with a donation to World Vision. World Vision is a great organization and we look forward to donating a significant amount to their efforts in Haiti," said Staley Krause of CurrClick. Leah Nieman, also from CurrClick asks that homeschoolers help spread the word about this opportunity by posting the following text on Twitter and Facebook: Homechoolers Help Haiti! Join with other homeschoolers & donate now: http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=33677&it=1 "Social media is one of the best and fastest ways to spread the word," says Nieman. All donations will go directly toward distributing life-saving relief supplies – including food, clean water, blankets, and tents -- to children and families devastated by the earthquake and aftershocks in Haiti. To make a donation, visit: http://www.currclick.com/index.php -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS As a homeschooling family, we want to offer other homeschool families a 10% discount on our family friendly Beach Condo in Okaloosa Island. Our Condo is located on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, just 5 minutes from Destin. You can easily take advantage of the beach (beach towels, chairs, and toys provided) or make a visit to the Aquarium, Golf Courses, Fishing Pier, Boardwalk, and Outlet Malls. You can relax in the heated pool, Jacuzzis, or exercise in the state-of-the-art fitness room. There are also plenty of casual and fine-dining choices nearby, plus a grocery store down the street if you choose to cook. We offer free WIFI, in addition to so many extras to make your vacation special. Our kitchen is fully-equipped with plenty of cooking gear, appliances, a stainless steel refrigerator, espresso machine, toaster, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer and flat screen TV's in every bedroom! We also provide fishing poles, boogie boards, and buckets to build that memorable sand castle! Our rates include the 11% Florida tax, Cleaning Fee, and Linen Fee. There are no additional fees. You can view photos and availability on our vrbo site: www.vrbo.com/202079 Blessings, Michele Day 337.552.7880 www.vrbo.com/202079 --AND-- Commemorate your Graduation or End-of-Year with a Celebration Party, Cap & Gown Photo (Kinder, 8th & 12th) and a personalized Certificate of Completion for all students. Add a wonderful family vacation, hands-on learning workshops and family-fun activities ... and you have SCHOOL AT SEA - HOMESCHOOL CRUISES The World is Our Classroom, Where homeschooling families and friends make memories to last a lifetime. In addition to an exciting vacation onboard a luxurious cruise ship, School at Sea provides a unique program of special interest to homeschooled families and friends who share a love of learning by experiencing the world. Along the way we will visit exciting ports of call. Our Group Cruise Specialist will be onboard to help ensure your family has a wonderful vacation experience. Graduation/End-of-Year: In addition to our School at Sea program, our April / May cruise events include a Graduation Ceremony and End-of-Year Celebration Party. All students are recognized (parents may provide accomplishments information to be announced) and receive a certificate of completion. Cap & Gown photo opportunity is available for Kinder, 8th & 12th graduates. April 18th-25th, departing Galveston, TX - sailing to the Western Caribbean May 16th-23rd, departing Baltimore, MD - sailing to the Bahamas "NOT" Back To School: In addition to our School at Sea program, our August / September cruise events include a New School Year Kickoff Celebration with Teacher Gifts and Students Survival Kits for all participants. August 28th-September 2nd, departing Mobile, AL - sailing to the Western Caribbean September 5th-12th, departing Los Angeles, CA - sailing to the Mexican Riviera Happy New Year 2011: In addition to our School at Sea program, our January cruise event includes a Celebrate 2011 Party with souvenirs for all party guests. We will also make Time Capsules and share our Zaniest Resolutions. January 15th-23rd, departing San Diego, CA - sailing to the exotic Mexican Riviera For more details, please visit: www.worldwidefamilyvacations.com/SchoolAtSea or contact: Karen Hall - School at Sea part of Worldwide Family Vacations (949) 466-3571 or (866) 746-5712 14 Via Arribo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Karen@WorldwideFamilyVacations.com Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LAST BUT NOT LEAST--LINKS OF INTEREST (links do not imply endorsement): Do you have any favorite websites? Send them to us and we'll share them! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LETTING IT RIDE: The Homeschool HUB is continuing to collect Campbell Soup labels, Campbell's Chunky Soup labels, Campbell's Healthy Request labels, Campbell's Select harvest, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Spaghettios, Swanson, V-8 Beverages, V-8 Fusion, Prego Italian Sauces and Campbell's Food Service. Give your labels to any board member or bring them to our homeschool functions. --AND-- We are still accepting Boxtops for education labels. You can find these on: Betty Crocker goods Gold Medal Flour Nestle products Cherrios Cascadian Farm products Chex Cocoa Puffs Cookie Crisp Country Cornflakes Fiber One products Golden Grahams Honey Nut Clusters Lucky Charms Oatmeal Crisps TotalTrix Wheaties Green Giant vegetables Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Totino Pizza olls Hamburger Helper meals Old El Paso Suddenly Salad Yoplait Fruit Flavored shapes Ziploc Kleenex Scott Kotex Poise Depend Hefty Nature Valley Cottonelle Huggies Goodnites Pull Ups Avery School supplies Go to Boxtops for Education.org for more info, and then SAVE SAVE SAVE those labels. Each one nets 10 cents and every 10 cents adds up. You can give them to any HUB board director or bring them to any of our functions that we will be having. Thank-you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DISCLAIMERS: While the Homeschool HUB believes that these events or opportunities may be of value to home educators, announcements do not constitute an endorsement by the Homeschool HUB, or its Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of individual parents to determine the appropriateness of any event or opportunity for their children. Participation in any event is voluntary and the participant assumes complete responsibility and liability for themselves, their family, anyone accompanying them, and their personal property. |
Saturday, January 23, 2010
HUB news update--Jan. 23
