| These two items are happening soon, so we are sending out a "Pre-update" this week, to get the info to you in time. 1) The Homeschool Showcase is this Saturday, May 1st, in Niles. It's from 10am til 2pm at the Bertrand Crossing Campus of Lake Michigan College, which is at the intersection of the 31 bypass and US 12. For the entire time there will be robotics and Fab Lab demonstrations and art displays. The tables will be set up to show the Lego robots in action - these are built and programmed by students in elementary and junior high. In the shop the high school robot will be running, with students and adults allowed to try their hands at the joystick controls. The Fab Lab will have a table showing student projects and will be running the laser cutter and vinyl cutter for you to see in action. At 11:30 the Homeschool Choir under the direction of Valerie Rumpf will be performing, as well as guitar and recorder ensembles. At 1pm the Spanish students will perform several songs. From 12:30 - 2pm there will be chess lessons/demonstration/mini tournament (possibly). The chess program is flexible, dependent upon the number and skill level of students and adults who come. Marty may set up a row of 10 or 12 boards and play against all takers at once! There will be info on week long summer camps in Robotics, Fab Lab/Entrepreneurship, and Fab Lab/Engineering. There will also be info on the Homeschool HUB and the Parent Partnership for next fall. You can see some of the artwork created in the Buchanan Art Center and Krasl classes this year. We will have a "hangout room" with games and snacks throughout the entire time. Come celebrate the year, and start planning for summer and next year. 2) This next event has a sign-up period that ends this Saturday, May 1st.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
"Pre-update" - Showcase and Capitol Day
Sunday, April 25, 2010
HUB news update-April 25
Homeschool HUB Weekly News--April 25 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 Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub ON THE CALENDAR: April 26 and 29--Open swimming for homeschoolers at Niles YMCA, 2-4 pm, $2 April 30--Homeschool bowling, Strikes and Spares, 1-3, $5 May 1--Chess at Niles library, 9:30 a.m., free HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Homeschool Showcase 2) Free concert with lunch 3) Life for Christ Karate Ministries open house 4) Junior/senior banquet 5) Robotics and Fab Lab summer camps 6) Summer art classes 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) Homeschool Showcase On Saturday, May 1st, at the Bertrand Crossing Campus of LMC we will be having our Homeschool Showcase from 10am – 2pm. Save the date on your calendar! It's a celebration of all that we've been doing this year. The robotics tables will be set up with ongoing demonstrations and the Fab Lab will be open for demonstrations as well as having student projects displayed. Art projects will be on display. There will also be chess lessons from 12:30 to 2:00 with homeschool dad Marty Klubeck. If your student would like to set up a display or perform, they are welcome. It's a great time to bring family members, people considering homeschooling, and those who support you in your educational choice. To arrange a time to perform or a table space for display call Kathy Joyce at 269 695-1654. 2) Free concert with lunch 7th and 8th graders are invited to enjoy a woodwind quintet at the Howard Performing Arts Center at Andrews University in Berrien Springs on April 29 at 11:00--AND--enjoy a free lunch afterward! RSVP to Liz Andrews at 269-471-7725 ext. 1331. 3) Life for Christ Karate Ministries is hosting an open house on May 3, 1-4 p.m. (homeschool classes) and 5-8 p.m at Calvary Baptist Church, 3001 W. Cleveland Rd in South Bend. Come see classes in action and find out what Christian martial arts is all about! You may contact Marc or Jenny England with questions: 574-514-3199. 4) Junior/Senior Banquet The Event is a special formal activity for homeschooled high school juniors and seniors. The evening will consist of a meal, entertainment, mixer games, and activities. Performing will be Tommee Profitt, a Christian artist whose style is comparable to that of Michael W. Smith and Chris Tomlin… piano-driven rock/worship tunes. Check him out at www.tommeeprofitt.com. This will all be happening at the Life Action Camp on Clear Lake , just west of Buchanan , MI . It will be on May 7, from 6:30 -10:30pm. The cost is $30/ticket and a date is not needed to attend, though you may bring a date – if you do so, please refrain from physical displays of affection during the evening. The signup deadline is April 17. Call Tammy Rensberger at 695-5804 to get dinner choices and the address to send your check. 5) Robotics and Fab Lab summer camps These week long summer camps at LMC were announced several weeks ago. They are offering Robotics, Engineering & Fab Lab, and Entrepreneurship & Fab Lab. This is just a reminder in case you haven't signed up yet but were planning to do so. Fliers about these camps go out this week to all the public schools. If you want to be assured of a spot call 269 695-2990 to sign up. 6) Summer Art Programs for Children 5 to 13 years offered at Studio Art Classes, 4609 Grape Road, Mishawaka. 574-243-2006 | admin@studioartclasses.org Summer Art Camps for Kids with Vincent Dominello Beginning the week of June 7 to the week of August 16 One week sessions meeting Monday through Friday 5-7 years - 9:00 am to 10:00 am | $45 including all materials and snack each day 8-12 years - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm | $80 including all materials and snack each day Join Mr. Vince during summer vacation for week-long art camps. Students will work on age-appropriate projects learning drawing, painting, printmaking, use of materials, and end the summer with a special exhibit of art completed during camp sessions. Summer Open Studio for Kids with Vincent Dominello Monday through Friday 5-7 years - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm 8 Sessions - $45 members/$55 non-members 8-12 years - 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm 8 Sessions - $95 members/$105 non-members Parents may take advantage of the flexibility of "Open Studio" by purchasing 8 sessions with the option of choosing when to bring their children to Open Studio. Classes do not need to be consecutive. Young artists will enjoy exploring the fundamentals of drawing and painting. The goal of this program is to develop children's confidence in their ability to create using a wide variety of media including oil and soft pastels, watercolor, acrylics, tempra, graphite, and charcoal. For Boys Only!! with Heather Murray Beginning the week of June 7 through July 26 Weekly art camps designed specifically for boys age 5 to 12 years Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm $50 per week including all supplies and snacks Registration for each additional week—$45 Heather Murray, MFA, knows what boys like in art. As a former camp art director and mother of three sons, she will lead young boys through a fun summer of creativity. Whether it's fantasy creatures, cars, bugs, warriors, or space ships boys like, she will cover them all. With a wealth of experience, Heather will strengthen camper's skills in drawing and painting while introducing them to a variety of stimulating art materials. Register for one week or more. There will be different activities introduced each week. Watercolor Creations - Gina Mitchell June 9, Wednesday; 1:30 – 4:30 Ages 7—13 years $30.00 all supplies included Sparkling Wind Dancer - Gina Mitchell July 13, Tuesday; 1:30 – 4:30 Ages 6—13 years $36.00 all supplies included Watercolor Splash - Gina Mitchell June 21, 22, 23, 24, 25— 1:30 – 3:00 Ages 6—13 years $15.00 for each class session (sign up for as many as you prefer, or choose all 5 for $68.00) all supplies included June 21 – Claude Monet - Water Lilies June 22 – Wassily Kandinsky – Farbstudie Quadrate (colorful square concentric rings) June 23 – Vincent Van Gogh – Starry Night over the Rhone June 24 – Georgia O`Keefe – White Flower June 25 – Paul Gauguin – Road to Tahiti Art Explorations - Gina Mitchell July 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23; 1:30 – 3:00 Ages 5—11 years $15.00 for each class session (sign up for as many as you desire or choose all 5 for $68.00) all supplies included July 19 – Dog and Kitty drawings in a colorful decorated frame July 20 – Sailboat, Sunset and a Tropical Island Print and Painting July 21 – Lizards and Butterflies, and the City at Night Painting July 22 – Rainbow Sparkle Fish in their Underwater World Painting July 23 – Batik fabric design and painting with a finished mini tote bag ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LAST BUT NOT LEAST--LINKS OF INTEREST (links do not imply endorsement): Free science video lessons: http://www.khanacademy.org Interactive geometry game: http://www.homefires.com/click?billybug How animals and people make sounds and music: http://www.wildmusic.org/ Live owl nest box cam: http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/Live_Owl_Nest_Box_Cam.html Do you have any favorite websites? Send them to us and we'll share them! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LETTING IT RIDE: LMC Middle School Summer Robot Camp This fun and educational camp is designed for students entering grades 5-9 in the fall. This is a five-day fun and creative learning experience to keep kids busy during the summer. Kids work in pairs to solve challenges by building and programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms (RCX) Robotics Invention System. In addition to having fun, participants learn about mechanical and software design, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Student teams will complete several projects and mini challenges. Build your own programmable robot! Learn some computer programming to control your robot! * Minimum age is 9 (recommended for ages 9 - 14). No previous experience required. * Students will have a partner for most activities, and are expected to cooperate and share well. Each day includes structured lessons and activities to practice construction and programming skills. * Student need to bring their own sack lunch, and be motivated and mature enough to stay focused on robotics activities all day. Robot I Courses: 07/12/10 - 07/16/10 CRN 50345 07/19/10 - 07/23/10 CRN 50346 07/26/10 - 07/30/10 CRN 50495 8/02/10 - 08/06/10 CRN 50344 Time: 9am - 3pm Location: Lake Michigan College , Bertrand Crossing Campus, 1905 Foundation Drive , Niles Limit: 16 students/camp Cost: $150 Instructor: Meg Edwards For information and registration call 269 695-1391 ----------------------------------------- America The Story of US — premiering on HISTORY™ April 25 at 9pm/8c — is a six week event that provides a fascinating look at the stories of the people, events, and innovations that forged our nation. It will provide you with an unprecedented opportunity to bring our nation's history to life for your students. This 12-hour series will be supported by educational materials tied to curriculum standards and is copyright cleared for Fair Use in the classroom by instructors or pupils in the course of face-to-face teaching activities. HISTORY is offering "America The Story of US" on DVD to every school in the United States . School must be an accredited public, private or home school, for grades K-12 and college. In order to receive your school's DVD, your school principal (grades K-12) or Dean of Students (college) should fill out the request form at the link below. HISTORY strictly limits one request per school. DVD requests must be made prior to July 1, 2010. DVD's will be mailed around August 2010 and free shipping is included in this offer. http://classroom.history.com/america-dvd/event/form -------------------------------- Homeschool high school science classes: A deposit of $75 is required to hold a spot in either class. Below are the age/grade levels we believe are appropriate for the courses we offer. There are overlaps allowing for difference in maturity, science interests and math skill level prior to taking a course. Approximate Level COURSE-Year offered AGE range GRADES MATH SKILL LEVEL 1 Physical Science-11/12 13-16 8-10 Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1 Biology-10/11 13-16 8-10 Pre-Algebra or Algebra 2 Chemistry-11/12 16-18 10-12 Algebra or Advanced Math 2 Adv. Biology-10/11 16-18 10-12 Algebra or Advanced Math Courses in levels 1 or 2 can be taken in any order within that level but it is important to take Physical Science before taking Chemistry and Biology before taking Advanced Biology. Note: It is my goal to continue offering these courses as long as they are needed but the above schedule cannot be considered a guarantee as personal circumstances could dictate otherwise. Costs – Biology: $ 340 Tuition for the year Advanced Biology: $400 Tuition for the year Lab costs for either class: $90 approximate for the full year. The $75 deposit goes toward these lab costs. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Randy Graves, M.S. gravesr@andrews.edu 269.473.5935 --------------------------- Michigan 's largest homeschool event of the year is coming May 14 and 15 to the Lansing Center , 333 E. Michigan Ave. , in downtown Lansing … Are you coming, too?!? Registration and details are now available on the INCH website: inch.org ~ Visit today and register by March 31 to get the best "early bird registration" rates! Featuring: -Three amazing keynote speakers… Plus more than 50 other talented and knowledgeable workshop leaders -Over 70 informative, inspiring workshops… on topics for every homeschool family Expanded shopping hours… Exhibit hall opens at 10 am Friday for 16 hours of shopping pleasure -Special onsite programs for children and young adults… Led by Children's Conferences International and HSLDA'sGeneration Joshua -Discount group rates at local hotels… Plus FREE host homes offered by local homeschooling families -NEW Used Curriculum Sale , "Taste of Homeschooling", and Leaders' Seminar… All offered on Thursday -Discounted family registration rates… Make it a family affair, and bring your children, teens, young adults, and even interested grandparents! -Concerts, movies, networking, recognition of 2010 homeschool grads… and much, much more! Become an INCH fan on facebook to keep up with all the latest convention details and developments.http://www.facebook.com/INCHMI We invite you to join thousands of other home educators from around the state ~ Attend the 27th annual Michigan Home Education Convention in Lansing on May 14 & 15, with Pre-convention activities beginning on Thursday, May 13! ---------------------------- Anthony Beer is accepting new students of all ages in the South Bend , Mishawaka , Granger and Niles area. His studio offers a wide range of opportunities for students to excel with his/her skills at the piano. The Studio exposes each student to many different styles of music, ranging from classical, jazz, religious and contemporary music. This enhances their musical knowledge in theory,music history and their musicianship and performance skills. His goal as a teacher is to nurture each student and to help them explore the beauty and love of music. He encourages all students to support the arts in their community. He is conservatory trained as a classical pianist and teacher and has studied at Goshen College , IUSB and the Eastman School of Music in Rochester NY . Contact: 574-292-2038 or email apbeer@yahoo.com ----------------------------- 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. |
Sunday, April 18, 2010
HUB news update-April 18
Homeschool HUB Weekly News--April 18 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 Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub ON THE CALENDAR: April 19 and 22--Open swimming for homeschoolers at Niles YMCA, 2-4 pm, $2 April 20--Michiana Spring College Fair, April 20, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Wiekamp Athletic Center at Bethel College, free and open to public April 23--Homeschool bowling, Strikes and Spares, 1-3, $5 HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) CTE classes 2) Concert at Andrews University 3) Toy boat class 4) Homeschool showcase 5) Robotics and Fab Lab summer camps 6) Summer art classes 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) Invitation to take CTE classes at Buchanan High School We've been asked to let homeschoolers know that they are welcome to take any of the 3 CTE programs offered at Buchanan High School. They offer Culinary Arts, Cisco Network Administration, and Sports Medicine. These are available to high school juniors and seniors, who would spend 3 hours in the mornings at the high school in the classes. Buchanan is taking sign-ups for next fall now. If you are interested please contact counselor Sonia Barlow at 695-8405. 2) Symphony Orchestra and University Singers Concert The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Claudio Gonzalez and University Chorale with Chorus Master Stephen Zork are performing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 9:00 P.M. This performance will feature Julia Lindsay, soprano, Chi Yong Yun, mezzo-soprano, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, tenor, and Stephen Zork, baritone. Also performed in this concert is Romance No.2 in F Major, Op. 50 with Carla Trynchuk, violin. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens. There will be a Pre-concert Talk at 8:45 with Dr. Lilianne Doukhan. 3) Build a Toy Boat Class Last week we forgot to include the sign-up deadline for this class. It's May 1st. This homeschool class for ages 9 and up (younger if accompanied by a parent), will take place at the Niles High School shop. Tom Hurst, an industrial arts instructor there is offering the class which meets for two sessions on May 17 & 20 from 3:30 – 5:30. Day one 2 hours stitch and glue the hull. Day two 2 hours sand and paint with acrylics. Boats will have to be picked up on a third day, after the paint has dried. Tom has taught this class, and classes on building a canoe or sea kayak, at Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph . The cost for the class is $40 and includes all materials. For one fee, Tom encourages a parent to come and share in the project with their student. Class size is 8 – 20. To sign up call Kathy Joyce at 269 695-1654. 4) Homeschool Showcase on May 1st A new addition to the Showcase -- from 12:30 - 2pm we will have chess lessons and some fun playing opportunities. This will be run by Marty Klubeck, homeschool dad and chess player extraordinaire! All ages and skill levels can participate. 5) Robotics and Fab Lab summer camps These week long summer camps at LMC were announced several weeks ago. They are offering Robotics, Engineering & Fab Lab, and Entrepreneurship & Fab Lab. This is just a reminder in case you haven't signed up yet but were planning to do so. Fliers about these camps go out this week to all the public schools. If you want to be assured of a spot call 269 695-2990 to sign up. 6) Summer Art Programs for Children 5 to 13 years offered at Studio Art Classes, 4609 Grape Road, Mishawaka. 574-243-2006 | admin@studioartclasses.org Summer Art Camps for Kids with Vincent Dominello Beginning the week of June 7 to the week of August 16 One week sessions meeting Monday through Friday 5-7 years - 9:00 am to 10:00 am | $45 including all materials and snack each day 8-12 years - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm | $80 including all materials and snack each day Join Mr. Vince during summer vacation for week-long art camps. Students will work on age-appropriate projects learning drawing, painting, printmaking, use of materials, and end the summer with a special exhibit of art completed during camp sessions. Summer Open Studio for Kids with Vincent Dominello Monday through Friday 5-7 years - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm 8 Sessions - $45 members/$55 non-members 8-12 years - 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm 8 Sessions - $95 members/$105 non-members Parents may take advantage of the flexibility of "Open Studio" by purchasing 8 sessions with the option of choosing when to bring their children to Open Studio. Classes do not need to be consecutive. Young artists will enjoy exploring the fundamentals of drawing and painting. The goal of this program is to develop children's confidence in their ability to create using a wide variety of media including oil and soft pastels, watercolor, acrylics, tempra, graphite, and charcoal. For Boys Only!! with Heather Murray Beginning the week of June 7 through July 26 Weekly art camps designed specifically for boys age 5 to 12 years Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm $50 per week including all supplies and snacks Registration for each additional week—$45 Heather Murray, MFA, knows what boys like in art. As a former camp art director and mother of three sons, she will lead young boys through a fun summer of creativity. Whether it's fantasy creatures, cars, bugs, warriors, or space ships boys like, she will cover them all. With a wealth of experience, Heather will strengthen camper's skills in drawing and painting while introducing them to a variety of stimulating art materials. Register for one week or more. There will be different activities introduced each week. Watercolor Creations - Gina Mitchell June 9, Wednesday; 1:30 – 4:30 Ages 7—13 years $30.00 all supplies included Sparkling Wind Dancer - Gina Mitchell July 13, Tuesday; 1:30 – 4:30 Ages 6—13 years $36.00 all supplies included Watercolor Splash - Gina Mitchell June 21, 22, 23, 24, 25— 1:30 – 3:00 Ages 6—13 years $15.00 for each class session (sign up for as many as you prefer, or choose all 5 for $68.00) all supplies included June 21 – Claude Monet - Water Lilies June 22 – Wassily Kandinsky – Farbstudie Quadrate (colorful square concentric rings) June 23 – Vincent Van Gogh – Starry Night over the Rhone June 24 – Georgia O`Keefe – White Flower June 25 – Paul Gauguin – Road to Tahiti Art Explorations - Gina Mitchell July 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23; 1:30 – 3:00 Ages 5—11 years $15.00 for each class session (sign up for as many as you desire or choose all 5 for $68.00) all supplies included July 19 – Dog and Kitty drawings in a colorful decorated frame July 20 – Sailboat, Sunset and a Tropical Island Print and Painting July 21 – Lizards and Butterflies, and the City at Night Painting July 22 – Rainbow Sparkle Fish in their Underwater World Painting July 23 – Batik fabric design and painting with a finished mini tote bag ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LAST BUT NOT LEAST--LINKS OF INTEREST (links do not imply endorsement): Celebrate April is Poetry month: www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/94 Number gossip: www.numbergossip.com Free indoor/outdoor science acitvities: www.naturerocks.org |
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Homeschool HUB update, April 12, 2010 (a long one, since we took off a week for Easter)
Homeschool HUB Weekly News--April 12, 2010 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
Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub ON THE CALENDAR: Apr. 15--Open swimming for homeschoolers at Niles YMCA, 2-4 pm, $2 Apr. 16--Homeschool bowling, Strikes and Spares, 1-3, $5 Apr. 17--Chess at Apr. 17--Free band concert at HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Homeschool Showcase on May 1st 2) "Escape to Freedom" in Dowagiac 3) PLOW DAY and TIMBER FRAME RAISING, Saturday, April 24, 2010 4) 5) "A Second Chance" Woodworking Class 6) Build a Toy Boat Class 7) AP Exams and College Admissions for Homeschoolers 8) 9) Can you help a homeschool mom with her college class project? 10) Homeschoolers Sought for German-American ePal Program 11) Homeschool Prom 12) Junior Senior Banquet 13) 3 Volunteer Options for You to Consider 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) Homeschool Showcase On Saturday, May 1st, at the Bertrand Crossing Campus of LMC we will be having our Homeschool Showcase from 10am – 2pm. Save the date on your calendar! It's a celebration of all that we've been doing this year. The robotics tables will be set up with ongoing demonstrations and the Fab Lab will be open for demonstrations as well as having student projects displayed. The choir, orchestra, guitar and recorder groups will perform from 11:30 – 12:30. Art projects will be on display. If your student would like to set up a display or perform, they are welcome. It's a great time to bring family members, people considering homeschooling, and those who support you in your educational choice. To arrange a time to perform or a table space for display call Kathy Joyce at 269 695-1654. 2) "Escape to Freedom" 3) PLOW DAY and TIMBER FRAME RAISING, Saturday, April 24, 2010 4) The Bethel College Concert Band will perform its spring concert on Saturday, Apr. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Everest-Rohrer/Chapel Fine Arts Center Auditorium. Under the direction of Mike Kendall, Ph.D. and professor of music education, the Concert Band will feature several numbers. In addition to the Concert Band, the performance will feature numbers by the Trombone Quartet, flute trio, Saxophone Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. Concert selections include: "Festive Variations on 'Lasst uns Erfreuen" by Thomas Root, "Jubilation" by Larry MacTaggart, "Amazing Grace" by Frank Ticheli and "Psalm 46" by John Zdechlik. Chamber music selections include: "Contrapuntus IV" by J.S. Bach, performed by the Trombone Quartet; "Quintet in Bb" by N.Rimsky-Korsakov, performed with the flute, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano; "Irish Suite" by E.A. Del-Borgo, performed by the Saxophone Quartet; and "Trio No. 5, Op. 83" by James Hook, performed by the Flute Trio. "The one-hour concert will feature a wide variety of fine music and should be a very enjoyable concert experience for everyone," says Admission is free and open to the public. For more information contact the 5) "A Second Chance" Woodworking Class Learn to turn found objects (driftwood, barnwood, etc) into something beautiful and useful using hand tools. Hugo Caceres, who teaches the Conversational Spanish class for the Parent Partnership, will share his hobby with us this summer. Students and adults can take this 4 week class that meets in Berrien Springs on Tuesday mornings from 9am to noon – on June 2, 9, 16, 23. The cost is $75 and Hugo will supply all the tools and found materials; if you choose a lamp as your project you will have to purchase your own lampshade and electrical parts, and if you choose to varnish your project you will have to purchase the varnish. It is fine for a student and parent to come together and work on the same project for one $75 fee. Class size is 4 to 8 students. If the time or the day is not good for you, let us know your preference because a second class will be added after this one fills up. Hugo will also offer the class again in July. Call Kathy Joyce at 269 695-1654 to sign up for either the June or July sessions. 6) Build a Toy Boat Class This homeschool class for ages 9 and up (younger if accompanied by a parent), will take place at the Day one 2 hours stitch and glue the hull. Boats will have to be picked up on a third day, after the paint has dried. Tom has taught this class, and classes on building a canoe or sea kayak, at 7) AP Exams and College Admissions for Homeschoolers Where: When: Thursday, April 29th, at 7:00pm Who: Any homeshooling parent and/or student wishing to learn more about AP exams and college admissions Cost: None John served as the National Content Director of Tutoring at The Princeton Review for seven years. In this capacity, he trained hundreds of teachers and tutors across the country, edited and wrote content for several of the Princeton Review's books, and helped connect hundreds of tutors and teachers in a national online network. He also worked as a Premier tutor in the 8) High school students from at least six The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Tom Carpenter at 800.422.4101 ext. 77357 or Clarence Thomas, JAG coordinator, at 574.237.9675 ext. 1136. 9) Can you help a homeschool mom with her college class project? If you bake and would like to help Gail out please cut and past the questionnaire below into an email and send it to her.
I am taking a business class that required that I create a business plan, so I thought about what I like to do most and came up with the idea of a cake, candy and cookie supply shop in
Gail Bliss blissfamily@gmail.com If a retail shop designed to supply all your needs for cake decorating, cookie decorating and candy making were to open up in Yes No If so, how often? Weekly Monthly Bi-monthly Quarterly Yearly Would you purchase cake decorating supplies? Would you purchase candy making supplies? Would you purchase cookie decorating supplies? If this store offered classes would you take any? If this store offered demonstrations by Chefs, would you pay to attend such a presentation? Where do you currently buy your supplies? 10) Homeschoolers Sought for German-American ePal Program The German-American ePal Program educates German students and their families on advantages of homeschooling while improving their English. It enriches homeschoolers with a unique learning experience and new friendships. Knowledge of German is not required, but homeschoolers studying German rapidly improve their language skills. Participants must be 12–17 years old and are paired with same-gender ePals according to similarities. Parents oversee their child's ePal experience. Christian German ePals may also be requested. Homeschoolers may also request more than one German ePal at no extra cost. The German-American ePal Program was developed in 2008 by 14-year-old homeschooler Claire Gleason and her mother, Susan, during an annual trip to The German-American ePal Program is partnering with Homeschool America Inc. (HSA), which oversees applications from homeschoolers. The director for homeschooled American students is HSA rep Sondra Muench. Susan Gleason is the director for German students. All students are screened. Parents and teachers are assured of safe, secure internet communication with personalized service. Join other homeschoolers across the nation who are participating in the ePal Program and having the time of their lives! There is a one-time enrollment fee:
For more information or to register, visit www.homeschoolamericainc.org/programs.php 11) HOMESCHOOL PROM Saturday, May 1 The homeschool prom, "A Night of Divine Perfection," on May 1st still has a few more openings. The evening starts at 5:30 and goes to 10:30 p.m. Dinner will be served with dancing afterward. We will also take the time to honor our seniors and pray over them. The cost is $25/person, and checks should be made out to Dana DoBrodt and sent to her at Please do not feel that you need a date to come. Most people who have signed up already are coming alone or with friends. We would love to have a few more gentlemen sign up. Dress is dressy slacks and shirts for guys and dresses for girls. The event will be held at the "RES" in 12) Junior Senior Banquet The Event is a special formal activity for homeschooled high school juniors and seniors. The evening will consist of a meal, entertainment, mixer games, and activities. Performing will be Tommee Profitt, a Christian artist whose style is comparable to that of Michael W. Smith and Chris Tomlin… piano-driven rock/worship tunes. Check him out at www.tommeeprofitt.com. This will all be happening at the Life Action Camp on The cost is $30/ticket and a date is not needed to attend, though you may bring a date – if you do so, refrain from physical displays of affection during the evening. The signup deadline is April 17. Call Tammy Rensberger at 695-5804 to get dinner choices and the address to send your check.
#1 Pioneer Day WHEN: Friday, May 7, 9 am to 3:30 pm WHERE: The WHAT: Pioneer Day: Springing into the 1830's. Volunteer as an activity leader or assistant by cooking over an open hearth, shelling corn, using the crosscut saw, firing the musket, dancing, stenciling and blacksmithing. WHY: Step back in time with students and experience pioneer life, bringing history to life. #2 Volunteer driver with American Cancer Society WHEN: April 8 to May 21, Mondays: 8 am to noon for chemotherapy, Tues - Fridays: 8 am to 8:20 am for radiation WHERE: Gentleman lives in WHAT: Become a member of the team of volunteer drivers for a cancer patient living in #3 Bike Rodeo WHEN: Saturday, April 24 from 9 am to noon WHERE: Mc Cord elementary school in WHAT: Bike Rodeo event will be an opportunity to learn about safe biking with a project is called Safe Routes to School where students are encouraged to walk or ride to school. WHY: Share your passion for biking, walking and staying healthy with students from the school, ages kindergarten - 5th grade. Older students, 16 and older are welcome to volunteer. (You do NOT need to have walked uphill both ways to school, when you were a kid, to be qualified.) If you would like to volunteer or have questions contact: Debra Panozzo Adult and family volunteer coordinator Volunteer 269-983-0912 ext 303 269-683-5464 ext 322 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS
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: Previously announced but still open opportunities This fun and educational camp is designed for students entering grades 5-9 in the fall. This is a five-day fun and creative learning experience to keep kids busy during the summer. Kids work in pairs to solve challenges by building and programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms (RCX) Robotics Invention System. In addition to having fun, participants learn about mechanical and software design, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Student teams will complete several projects and mini challenges. Build your own programmable robot! Learn some computer programming to control your robot! * Minimum age is 9 (recommended for ages 9 - 14). No previous experience required. * Students will have a partner for most activities, and are expected to cooperate and share well. Each day includes structured lessons and activities to practice construction and programming skills. * Student need to bring their own sack lunch, and be motivated and mature enough to stay focused on robotics activities all day. Robot I Courses: 07/12/10 - 07/16/10 CRN 50345 07/19/10 - 07/23/10 CRN 50346 07/26/10 - 07/30/10 CRN 50495 8/02/10 - 08/06/10 CRN 50344 Time: 9am - 3pm Location: Limit: 16 students/camp Cost: $150 Instructor: Meg Edwards For information and registration call 269 695-1391 ----America The Story of US — premiering on HISTORY™ April 25 at 9pm/8c — is a six week event that provides a fascinating look at the stories of the people, events, and innovations that forged our nation. It will provide you with an unprecedented opportunity to bring our nation's history to life for your students. This 12-hour series will be supported by educational materials tied to curriculum standards and is copyright cleared for Fair Use in the classroom by instructors or pupils in the course of face-to-face teaching activities. HISTORY is offering "America The Story of US" on DVD to every school in the ----Homeschool high school science classes: A deposit of $75 is required to hold a spot in either class. Below are the age/grade levels we believe are appropriate for the courses we offer. There are overlaps allowing for difference in maturity, science interests and math skill level prior to taking a course. Approximate Level COURSE-Year offered AGE range GRADES MATH SKILL LEVEL 1 Physical Science-11/12 13-16 8-10 Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1 Biology-10/11 13-16 8-10 Pre-Algebra or Algebra 2 Chemistry-11/12 16-18 10-12 Algebra or Advanced Math 2 Adv. Biology-10/11 16-18 10-12 Algebra or Advanced Math Courses in levels 1 or 2 can be taken in any order within that level but it is important to take Physical Science before taking Chemistry and Biology before taking Advanced Biology. Note: It is my goal to continue offering these courses as long as they are needed but the above schedule cannot be considered a guarantee as personal circumstances could dictate otherwise. Costs – Biology: $ 340 Tuition for the year Advanced Biology: $400 Tuition for the year Lab costs for either class: $90 approximate for the full year. The $75 deposit goes toward these lab costs. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Randy Graves, M.S. gravesr@andrews.edu 269.473.5935
---- Registration and details are now available on the INCH website: inch.org ~ Visit today and register by March 31 to get the best "early bird registration" rates! Featuring: -Three amazing keynote speakers… Plus more than 50 other talented and knowledgeable workshop leaders -Over 70 informative, inspiring workshops… on topics for every homeschool family Expanded shopping hours… Exhibit hall opens at 10 am Friday for 16 hours of shopping pleasure -Special onsite programs for children and young adults… Led by Children's Conferences International and HSLDA's Generation Joshua -Discount group rates at local hotels… Plus FREE host homes offered by local homeschooling families -NEW Used Curriculum -Discounted family registration rates… Make it a family affair, and bring your children, teens, young adults, and even interested grandparents! -Concerts, movies, networking, recognition of 2010 homeschool grads… and much, much more! Become an INCH fan on facebook to keep up with all the latest convention details and developments. http://www.facebook.com/INCHMI We invite you to join thousands of other home educators from around the state ~ Attend the 27th annual Michigan Home Education Convention in
The cost is $25 a person. Please make checks out to Dana DoBrodt and send to We ask that guys wear dress slacks and ties and girls wear modest dresses ("If you are in doubt, probably not" would be a good motto for choosing attire that evening). Pictures will also be offered that night. Please fill out the registration form and send along with your check. Questions can be sent to hiddeneagles@att.net.
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Guest's phone number __________________Yr in school___________ Anthony Beer is accepting new students of all ages in the Contact: 574-292-2038 or email apbeer@yahoo.com The Homeschool HUB is continuing to collect Campbell Soup labels, --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 Suddenly Salad Yoplait Fruit Flavored shapes Ziploc Kleenex Scott Kotex Poise Depend Hefty Cottonelle Huggies Goodnites Pull Ups 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! Web sites: http://www.culturecottage.com/ http://www.niler.com/machupichu/inca1.html http://www.googolpower.com/content/radio/free-educational-music-online-radio http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/index.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. |
