Homeschool HUB News Update--June 29 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: Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub July 2 and 9--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Traditional summer camp with sports and science 2) Open play tennis at Plym Park 3) Acting opportunity 4) Homeschool HUB website needs YOU! 5) Volunteer oppportunities 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 1) Camp Fire USA is celebrating its centennial this year by adding on sports options and science exploration to our regular activities at our resident camp Tannadoonah in Vandalia, MI. At www.riverbendcampfire.org you can learn about and register for our traditional program and our soccer, cheerleading, diving, volleyball, basketball and SCIENCE add-ons, which are available on specific weeks. Get your traditional camp experience and sports camp all at once! Marty McKiernan, Camp Fire USA 2) Summer homeschool tennis - open play Show up at Plym Park in Niles on Thursdays from 10am to noon to join in the fun. Bring your own racquet, balls, and water. 3) Acting opportunity in an ad for an Andrews University Professor High school age volunteers needed who want some acting experience and a chance to see how a movie shoot works. Here is the info from the production team: 1. We will do the shoot sometime between July 6 – 8, 2010. 2. The shoot will last for at least 3-4 hours; could be longer. 3. The shoot will begin at 6pm in the science building on the campus of Andrews University. 4. We will provide lab coats and goggles for the lab scenes. However, all actors should dress appropriately. Clothes should be plain, solid colors without highly visible labels, taglines and slogans. 5. The first hour and a half will involve: introduction, set-up, familiarization with the location/set, 'auditioning' of lines, voiceovers, etc. 6. The rest of the time will mainly be focused on the video shoot. Anyone interested call Kathy Joyce at 269 695-1654. 4) The Homeschool HUB website needs your Help! Hi, this is Brad, the webmaster for the Homeschool HUB's website. We need your help! We are on a quest to make the Homeschool HUB website more more useful for everyone and attractive to folks outside the Michiana area. We are looking for the following things: 1. Articles - We need your homeschooling/educational articles for our new "Articles" section. We would like to post articles from homeschooling parents, students and others that would benefit you, our visitors. Articles relating to homeschooling or an educational topic are welcome. 2. Your ideas. We want to know what you would like to see added to the Homeschool HUB website. Here's your chance to give us your best ideas. We are specifically looking for content ideas. What information do you need that is not readily available to you as a homeschooler? What information would help those that are new to homeschooling? 3. Photos of our homeschoolers doing homeschooling things. These photos will be used to replace the photos (of the unknown people) in the slide show on the Home page and may be used on other pages throughout the website. The photos need to be in digital (emailable) format. No names will be used with the photos on the website. Please send all entries to: webmaster@hshub.org Please note: By sending your photos, articles, or ideas you consent to the following terms: The Homeschool HUB reserves the right to all decisions regarding posted photos, articles or ideas used. The Homeschool HUB may use your photos, articles and ideas without compensation. You release The Homeschool HUB and it's officers, board members or volunteers of any damages or harm to you, caused by the usage of these materials. 5) Summer volunteer opportunities Are you finding yourself with some extra time this summer because your workplace is not giving you enough hours? Are you a college student or recent college graduate, wanting to add something meaningful to your resume? Perhaps you are an adult who is in the process of transiting to a new career and would like to gain some new experiences, consider volunteering with HOYA -Helping Our Youth Achieve a program for high school students located in Benton Harbor . If you have patience to tutor high school students, you can choose your favorite subject to work with: Algebra, science, English, history, etc. The summer session has started already and the hours are 2:30-4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The staff is flexible as to the day you would like to participate and will allow for your time off for vacations, work schedules, etc. If you would like to learn additional details contact the Volunteer Center . Perhaps you would like to visit and see how they are set up, the students work at their own pace on computers, volunteers make themselves available as students need additional help or encouragement. Help a student achieve their dream of graduating from high school! ~~AND~~ The Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan announces an exciting AmeriCorps volunteer opportunity "AmeriCorps is a national network of programs that engages more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in communities throughout the nation." At this time, the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan and its youth-volunteer program, Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Southwest Michigan , has three AmeriCorps member slots available through its national affiliate, the Youth Volunteer Corps of America. These volunteer service positions require the potential member to serve and complete a one-year term of service for at least 300 hours with the YVC of Southwest Michigan beginning July 31st, 2010. Upon successful completion of the member's term of service, they will be granted a $1,000 education award. College students are especially encouraged to apply. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED TASKS: ·Form relationships and work with: youth, teachers, parents, nonprofit organizations, schools, and other local and community entities with regard to youth volunteerism and program development, including but not limited to: service learning, scholarship and service awards, volunteer projects DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ·Ability to relate and communicate well with all types and ages of people, including diverse populations ·Ability to conceive and follow-through on youth-volunteer projects ·Ability to recruit and lead groups of youth volunteers through project planning, development, funding, and execution Due to the quick turn around time, interested individuals should contact the Volunteer Center as soon as possible to set up an interview. Please address inquiries to Callie Campbell , youth@volunteerswmi.org or 269-983-0912. No applications will be considered after July 16th. ~~AND~~ The First Tee of Benton Harbor provides local youths with activities that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. The First Tee is a World Golf Foundation program for young people of all backgrounds, offering them an opportunity to develop life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship. The Benton Harbor program is located at the Boys & Girls Club, 1200 East Main Street . This summer over 150 kids are registered and they are looking for additional volunteers to join the action. If you like golf and kids this may be the volunteer opportunity for you. Safety is a concern since golf clubs are used, so a role the volunteers play is to ensure safety. They would love volunteers who have golf experience but it is not necessary since the program teaches life skills through the game of golf. Summer camp is on Tuesdays -Fridays: 9-10 a.m. 10-11 a.m. 1-2 p.m. 2-3 p.m. (Wed and Friday only) They are especially looking for help during the morning sessions. They have sessions at Harbor Shores , so this is your chance to get out on the newest course! ~~AND~~ Take a look at this unique volunteer option listed on our web site: Volunteer Center: www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/volunteerswmi/vcindex.do Posted by Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project For more details on the above mentioned opportunities, contact: Debra Panozzo Adult and family volunteer coordinator Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan 269-983-0912 ext 303 St. Joseph 269-683-5464 ext 322 Niles www.volunteerswmi.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LINKS TO SHARE: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 -------------------------------- 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 --------------------------- 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. |
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
HUB news update
Monday, June 14, 2010
HUB news-June 14
Homeschool HUB News Update--June 14 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: Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub June 18--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp June 19--Chess at Niles library, 9:30 a.m., free HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Self-defense classes at Notre Dame 2) Art summer camps 3) Beach days and Homeschool Hangout 4) Pickleball demonstration open house 5) Volunteer oppportunities 6) Summer music classes 7) Fort St. Joseph archeology project 8) Curriculum/book sale 9) Fort St. Joseph Museum programs 10) Coloma Virtual Academy 11) Acting classes: Becoming an Actor 101 1) The Notre Dame Security Police will be offering a 12 hour self-defense course taught by Nationally Certified R.A.D. Systems instructors. This course has its foundations in education and awareness. The course includes lecture, discussion and practical self-defense techniques, suitable for women ages 13 and older of all abilities. When: June 22, 23, 24, 25; 1-4pm each day (Meets Tuesday-Friday for 3 hours each class, you must be able to attend each session.) Where: Hammes Mowbray Hall—3rd floor—room 319 (Notre Dame police station) Cost: $5 Register: Contact Marty Klubeck, (574)-631-5447 Register by Monday, June 14th, space is limited. 2) Gloria Seitz, a certified K-12 art teacher, will be hosting summer art camps for students. The classes will meet for four days in one week, for 1 ½ hours each day. Students will receive 6 hours of concentrated art instruction in various mediums including clay, printmaking, drawing and painting. Adults are welcome to participate at the high school level. An art festival will be held the last half hour of class on the last day of the class. ALL ART CAMP TIMES are as follows: Ages 6-10 will meet at 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Ages 9-13 will meet from 12:30-2 p.m. and 7th grade–adult will meet from 2:30-4 p.m. ART CAMP #1: LOCATION: HOBBY LOBBY in Mishawaka. DATES: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday June 22,23,24,25. Room location: far right wall near fabrics. ART CAMP #2: LOCATION: COMMUNITY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI. DATES: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday June 28, 29, 30, and July 1. Room location: enter through the main (east) entrance and go left through the gym then right up the stairs to the classroom. ART CAMP 3: LOCATION: THE OAKS AT SOUTH PAW FARM located at 16323 Roosevelt Rd. just west of hwy. #331 on the south side of Mishawaka south of the 20 bypass. DATES: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 20, 21, 22, and 23. THE COST for the 6 hours of class is $55 for the first child and $50 for each additional child. You will save $5 on the total cost if you pay one week before class begins. You can send the check to Gloria at 18285 Amberly Ln. South Bend, IN 46637. Cost includes a $10 supply fee (except sketch book, erasers, pencils and white cotton T shirt. These you will need to purchase).You may print out a registration form OR ACTUALLY REGISTER on line at www.newcreationsart.com beginning on May10. Classes do fill up, so be sure to get your registration in early. You may reserve your spot by calling her at 574-271-8069 even before sending in your reservation. 3) Greetings Homeschool friends old and new, Most of you are not on the mailing list of the Homeschool Hangout activity group. If you are interested in participating in this communication and activity group please go to www.homeschoolhangout.blogspot.com and join the Google Group with the link on the right side. You can check out what we've done and what we do there. It is a place for regular fellowship and unstructured fun. Your kids are welcome to create structure, infuse ideas, bring their favorite things, or just start up an activity in the gym. Clay Church lets us use their fellowship hall which is open to a carpeted gym. This year we met every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd. in South Bend. The schedule will probably stay the same next year. Clay "Firehouse" Youth Center is very centrally located. It is a casual fellowship time. Kids had free play time where they invented their own adventures, brought props or costumes, Legos, board games or other toys. We kept this time unfettered with scheduled activities and so the kids could look forward to having the freedom to choose what they wanted to do and the adults could talk and share ideas or bring something to work on and accomplish something. Meetings were not mom's only. Dad's and grandparents joined us too. You may use the Google Group to let others know you're coming or ask if anyone with a certain age groups would like to meet you there. We have not done this in the past but it should make it easier to find like age kids on Tuesdays. If we have a new child, the adults with similar age kids take the initiative to try to connect them to others with similar interest through introductions. Beyond that, they are encouraged to join in an activity or invite someone to play a game. We had a steady group of about 10 families who came fairly regularly this year and many others who came on occasion. If you have any questions, please email me. I will certainly not be able to find all those who might like the activities and who are not on the Hangout Group mailing list. It's not a complicated list of activities, but it is regular, reliable and fun. Therefor, I encourage you to join the list if you are at all interested. The list and the group will become what it needs to be, but I don't make it more complicated than necessary. Since we do meet in the South Bend area through the school year, this may or may not be for you. You are ALWAYS welcome to come no matter where you live. Parents are responsible for managing the behavior of their own children, but co-parenting also happens when conflicts arise. On the GOOD side, we seldom have conflicts. This group is an activity group and a place to share ideas online AND in person. You are welcome to post questions to this group if you join, if you are new to homeschooling and mainly if you plan to COME to Homeschool Hangout. If you do NOT plan to ever actually VISIT Homeschool Hangout, please just stay in your current group and foster those friendships. Each group meets a unique need, so it's nice to have options when you need them. It is a place where we can meet face to face AND reach out to people we actually know. Since I'm mailing this to the HUB and Michiana-LIFE, I realize you have a communication outlet, but those attending Hangout wanted a place to communicate with those they've gotten to know, so I'm opening it up for that request and to further some community within that group. If you don't want to do this, you and your groups are all welcome to join us at the beach! Just mark the beach days on your calendar for this summer! I'm sure people of all the area groups will be represented and and re-connecting! OUR SUMMER PLANS! We're off to Buchanan, MI to Fuller's Resort on Tuesdays! Our beach days have been a huge success! Kirsty and Mark Dykstra are inviting you to come each Tuesday this summer at Fuller's Resort and Campground. They will give you the $1.00 per person rate EVERY Tuesday this summer! The normal admission is $3 for adults and $1.75 for ages 12 & under. On Homeschool Tuesdays you just tell them you are a homeschooler and they only charge you $1 for all ages, all day. I recommend getting there around 11:00. It is a small, clean, beach with great ice cream, many rental item options like tubes, kayaks, and paddle boats, and SHADE! They have beach volleyball, picnic tables, grills, and a concessions area with hot dogs, hamburgers, etc., as well as great ice cream cones. The Homeschool HUB has also secured this deal with Fuller's, so it's a come one, come all deal! This will be a frequent "Hangout" location this summer. Regular indoor meetings will resume sometime in the fall and other meeting locations and activities can be posted or arranged through the group site. Peace to you, Anne Huffman Homeschool Hangout Coordinator 4) Pickleball Demonstration Open House Friday June 11 at 10:30 am at Lakeland Athletic Club, 1912 S. 3rd St, Niles-- call 269-684-8030 to RSVP. Pickleball is an extremely popular sport that is spreading into the Midwest from the Southern and Western States where it is played all year long. It is especially suited to Seniors although all ages enjoy the sport. We are targeting new adult players although kids are welcome to come to the open house. Played much like tennis, the court is the size of a badminton court with slightly lower net. It is played with paddles and whiffle ball and scored more like volleyball. It can be an extremely competitive sport including tournament play or just played recreationally. It is easy for anyone to learn. We are introducing the sport and will be offering Pickleball programs and league play at Lakeland Athletic Club in the afternoons during the week and on Saturdays/Sundays in the near future. Join us for the Open House, see how the game is played and pick up more information. If you cannot come to see it yourself and are interested, contact me by email for further details about the program. Patty Schrock, Manager Lakeland Athletic Club 269-684-8030 5) Volunteer opportunities **If you love the music of the Southwest MI Symphony their marketing team would welcome your assistance. The marketing committee would like to distribute posters to a variety of communities in southwest Michigan to invite people to a concert. No one knows your community like you do. Perhaps a few sites come to mind as to where you could hang the posters near your home advertising the Summer Series and Beach Series, with concerts in St. Joseph and New Buffalo . For the dedicated volunteers who join the team and assist the Symphony to strategize how to get the word out and do the leg work to hang posters, you will receive a ticket to an event. Questions: contact the Volunteer Center or the office of the Southwest MI Symphony: 982-4030. **Each community needs to be prepared for an emergency. The Berrien County Emergency Management office, along with the Berrien County Health Dept is hosting an exercise where National Guard units can assess their readiness for emergencies and affirm their response to homeland security. On Wednesday morning, June 16, volunteers will be "actors" in the establishment of a Point of Distribution by the Health dept, as if there is a public health emergency and people need to come and receive medication. The medication will be simulated and no actual pharmaceuticals will be used during the exercise. This is a great opportunity for families, teens or adults. Just as in a real emergency, people come in all shapes and sizes and so volunteers can also play a variety of roles, just by being themselves. The exercise will take place at the Benton Harbor Charter School , located at 455 Riverview, Dr. in Benton Harbor . If you would like to participate in this one day event contact the Volunteer Center or Carlotta Taylor, Berrien County Emergency Services Coordinator at 269-927-5621. **Do you know sign language? Would you be willing to assist a Benton Harbor church on a Sunday morning to sign for a new member who understands sign language? **The Krasl Art Fair is coming to St.Joseph on Saturday and Sunday, July 10th and 11th. It is one of the best art shows in the nation. Volunteers are needed in a variety or areas. All of our volunteer shifts are for 3 hours. Volunteer options: - operations doing set up, weekend needs, and take down. Times are still available starting at 8:00am on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. - Boothsitter, Saturday afternoon, 2:15-5:30, Sunday, 11:00-2-15, Sunday, 2:15-4:30. - Krasl Kids Zone Saturday, 10:00-1:00, 1:00-3:00, 3:00-6:00. Sunday, 10:00-1:00, 1:00-3:00, 3:00-5:30. - Sales and Information, Sunday 12:00-3, 3-5:30. (Selling Art Fair Stuff) - Water Sales, Saturday, 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday, 9:30am-12:00, 12:00-3:00pm, 3:00pm-5:30pm - Gift Shop, (inside the Krasl Art Center ) Saturday, 3:00-6:00, Sunday,10:00-1:00, 1:00-3:00, 3:00-5:30 - Parking Lot Supervisors, Saturday, 6am-8:00am, 8:00am-11:00am, 11:00am-2:00pm, 2:00pm-4:30, Sunday, 7:30am-10:00am, 10:00am-1:00pm, 1:00pm-3:30pm, 3:00pm-4:30pm. All of these opportunities are fun, including parking... many past volunteers have said they meet lots of nice people. It is a chance to be down where the action is. **The kids don't ride the horses at the Silver Beach Carousel without volunteers. Want to have fun this summer? Join the volunteer team at the Silver Beach Carousel in St. Joseph . Go to their web site to see what slots need to be filled. http://silverbeachcarousel.com For more details on any of the above options, contact: Debra Panozzo Adult and family volunteer coordinator Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan 269-983-0912 ext 303 St. Joseph 269-683-5464 ext 322 Niles www.volunteerswmi.org ~~AND~~ The Fort St. Joseph Museum is looking for a few High School volunteers. These volunteers will assist at special events and group programs mainly helping at craft stations. Must be comfortable working with the public and assisting children of all ages. Special events are at least once a month, group programs are when scheduled. Contact: Annette Morales Education Curator Fort St. Joseph Museum 508 E. Main St. Niles, MI 49120 269-683-4702 ext. 236 6) Music classes are being offered this summer at "The Music Academies", 115 North 3rd Street, Niles. Beginning classes are a great way for the parents and students to learn if they are interested in a particular instrument and what they can perform within a short period of time. Cost of classes per student is $100.00 for ten weeks. Fees include lesson books, proper playing techniques on each particular instrument, how to care for instruments, theory papers, handouts for classes and a recital at the end of the 10 weeks. Sign up0s begin May 4 and run until June 14. Classes begin June 14 and run through August 19. Learn to play the keyboard: Monday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Beginning June 14, or Friday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. beginning June 18. Students learn to read music, music theory and music history and will have songs to play the first day. Recital at the end of the first 10 weeks. Learn to play the Guitar: Wednesday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Beginning class June 16, or Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. beginning June 17. Students will learn to play acoustic classical guitar, play melodies and chords, read music and tabs. Recital at the end of first 10 weeks. Learn to play a String instrument: Monday 1:30 - 2:30 classes begin June 14 Learn to play the violin, viola, or cello in a 10 week session. Summer Orchestra: Have you ever been interested in performing with an orchestra? Here is the opportunity to play with a community Home school Orchestra. Two times are being offered for those interested in performing with the Home school Orchestra. Session will meet Thursday mornings 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. or Thursday afternoon 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Cost for those interested in participating in the orchestra is $60.00 dollars. Sessions will begin June 17 with a final summer concert August 5. Open to those who already play instruments which include woodwinds, strings, brass and percussion. All classes are open to adults as well as students. This is a great opportunity to have a family activity that is fun and instructional at the same time. Students will need to have their own instruments to play on or rental instruments are available. Discounts are given for more than one family member interested in classes. Private lessons are also available for piano, violin, viola, cello and guitar. Please contact Valerie Rumpf for additional information or any questions you may have: 574-292-2714 or 269-362-5780 7) August 14-15 Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project Open House, Bond Street 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A way to involve the public in the annual excavations that take place at the 18th century mission-garrison-trading post Fort St. Joseph . At the open house the public will be able to see a real archaeological dig in process as well as speak with archaeologists. Archaeological finds will be displayed and presentations on Fort St. Joseph will also take place. In addition to the archaeology aspect there will also be demonstrations of life at the Fort by 18th century re-enactors. This is a great family outing that will provide activities for the kids, and fun for all! For more information about the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project please visit our website: www.wmich.edu/fortstjoseph 8) HOMESCHOOL "BOOK" SALE, Friday, June 18 Anyone and everyone is welcome to contribute. It will be set up like a big curriculum (and miscellaneous homeschool supplies) fair. You can bring your items priced to sell, and you can shop others who have items to sell. Those who help with the sale will have a special pre-sale time to shop, then there will be an open time to shop. We will have everything from crafts, puzzles, curriculum, manipulatives, and much more for all ages of learners. The exact location will be announced soon, but it will be held on the north side of South Bend. Drop off will be Thursday, June 17, from 2-6 p.m. Pre-sale time will be Friday, June 18, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The actual sale will be Friday, June 18, from 2-6 p.m. For more details please call Sharon Gregor at 257-8021 or email sgregor@comcast.net or Pam Smith at mrsauntiepam@yahoo.com. This is going to be a great way to get some good deals and get rid of some of those no longer needed items. Pam and I are hoping this will turn into a great way for all of us to help each other. 9) What Can You Do With A Sea Shell? Fort St. Joseph Museum Open House June 19th from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Free Admission! Children can explore different types of sea shells, create some great works of sea shell art, go on a sea shell hunt and make a piece of sea shell art that will be displayed in the museum. Please see attached. Also the First Annual Vandalia Underground Railroad Days will be taking place Saturday July 17th 10a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday July 18th noon to 5. Annette Morales Education Curator Fort St. Joseph Museum 508 E. Main St. Niles, MI. 49021 269-683-4702 ext. 236 10) COLOMA VIRTUAL ACADEMY INFORMATIONAL MEETING Coloma Community School District has partnered with JST, Inc. and K12 Learning to create the Coloma Virtual Academy. Coloma Virtual Academy utilizes K12 Learning teachers, curriculum, and materials to deliver a first class program that students can do from home. In addition, being a public school academy, it is at NO COST to you or your family. The program is available for high school students in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties Earn your HS Diploma online! Courses are FREE to enrolled students. Huge course selection. Join the Band! JOIN CHOIR! Play MHSAA sports! Join us for a free, no obligation informational meeting on Thursday, June 17th at 6:00 pm at the Coloma Junior High School Library at 302 W. St. Joseph St. in Coloma. Call 800-783-5780 to RSVP or to get more information. Dennis Haggerty JST, Inc. 1000 N. Opdyke, D-2 Auburn Hills, MI 48326 office: 800-783-5780 cell: 248-444-6541 fax: 248-370-8124 11) There has been a great deal of interest in the ANNIE Jr. Musical Theater workshop, but the high schoolers felt left out. So, the director, Mahaffa Thompson, has designed a workshop just for teenagers (Jr/Sr High) entitled: Becoming an Actor 101. The class will cover: --Foundations of Acting --Creating a Character --Physicalization (using imagination & research to create animals, young children, older persons, sicknesses, or infirmities) --Voice Techniques --Special topics will be decided upon by the participants but may include: stage combat, Shakespeare, how to audition, how to speak with an accent, or musical theater. (All dates and times are negotiable but the schedule will be finalized on June 21st. All meetings and classes will take place at Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Grant Street, Niles, MI.) A parent/student meeting will take place on June 21 at 8:00 p.m. after the ANNIE JR Parents' Meeting. The workshop will run from June 28th-August 13th with a showcase of a one act or selected scenes. August 13th (a Friday) @ 7pm at Grace United Methodist Church will be the showcase. Classes will be each Monday and Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm. or from 8:45-9:45pm whichever is easiest for all of you. The cost is $120 per child. If there are any problems, please let me know right away so we can work something out--I don't want anybody to miss out because of the cost. If you are interested, please contact Mahaffa Thompson at lemahaffa@gmail.com or cell phone: 574-343-9138. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LINKS TO SHARE: We just launched a website that will help homeschoolers and other community groups share items (books, supplies, etc) amongst themselves. The site is free, you can create a public or private group, and you can have an unlimited number of people giving/receiving items. For example, you can create a cause on the site to share supplies with people in your local community or across the country. There is no cost to anyone involved. If you are interested, please visit http://www.thegivingeffect.com, and let me know if you need any assistance getting started. Mitchell Silverman Co-Founder & CEO The Giving Effect 917-716-9483 ~~AND~~ We are homeschool parents of 8 kids – They are all done now, the youngest having begun at San Antonio College in January of 2010. My wife and I have been teaching both inside and outside of schools for over 20 years. I have prepared a series of videos (DVD) that teach ALGEBRA and is specifically designed for homeschooling. I would like to invite you to visit my web site: http://www.homespun4homeschoolers.com And I would be happy to e-mail my 180-page "Algebra Workbook" file as a "free gift" to anyone who so requests by e-mailing me at: uncledan@homespun4homeschoolers.com The "Workbook" shows exactly what is covered in the video course, but is a valuable tool in itself and a great "freebie". Sincerely, Dan Suttin ~~AND~~ Free DVD from NASA: http://journeytothestars.org/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 -------------------------------- 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 --------------------------- 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. |
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
HUB news update-June 1
Homeschool HUB News Update--June 1 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: Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub June 5--Chess at Niles library, 9:30 a.m., free HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Community gardens 2) Summer musical theater workshop 3) Architecture day camp 4) Summer reading program at Niles library 5) Lake Michigan College summer camps 6) Summer music classes 7) One day government class 8) Play group forming 9) Used curriculum/book sale 10) YDACS CDs request 11) Speaker: Dr. Brian Ray 12) Free book at Borders! 1) Community Gardens Niles has a new project this year. They are putting in community gardens at four locations in the city. The cost for you to rent a plot that has already been tilled for you is $15 for a 10x10 plot and $25 for a 10x20 plot. There is a water spigot at each location. They have already had some educational classes to prepare people for planting, and a Master Gardener is available for consultation at each location. Planting time is now!! To see their brochure and get contact info go to: http://www.ci.niles.mi.us/DeptsAndServices/CommunityDevelopment/NCGBrochure.pdf 2) Summer Musical Theater Workshop: ANNIE JR. comes to Niles, MI An all-time Broadway favorite has now been tailored especially to the talents and abilities of young performers (8-14 year olds). Based on the popular comic strip, Annie Junior tells of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. In a workshop setting, local children can experience the excitement of singing, dancing, and acting in this energetic musical theater production. In weekly classes, participants will learn vocal performance techniques, dance choreography, acting techniques, scene blocking, audition preparation, and the technical aspects of drama culminating in a full length production of the musical ANNIE JR. A team of fine arts professionals and college student assistants will nurture young performers of all ability levels with the goal of helping them all to develop through instruction and performance experience. When: Monday, June 21, Required Parents' Meeting & Introduction, 7:00 p.m. Mondays, June 28 – July 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (off July 5, make-up date TBA Mondays + one other night per week, Aug. 2-15 Nightly Monday-Thursday, August 17-19 Performances, Friday & Saturday, Aug. 20 & 21, 7:00 p.m. Schedule Conflicts: Students may be involved in the workshop even if there are some dates that they will be unable to attend. However, schedule conflicts will be used in the final determination of roles. Where: Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Grant St., Niles, MI Who: Children ages 8-14 (older teens may volunteer for the technical crew) Cost: $60 for the first child in the workshop, $20 for each additional child in the same family (This is a special introductory rate; the workshop & show are being underwritten by a special grant received from Grace Church and will be taught by volunteers from the Bethel College Theater Department, The Music Academies, and volunteers from the church. Cost includes two tickets per family for one of the performances.) For a more detailed information sheet and a registration form contact: Cordelia Tomasino, (269) 684-3454 or email: gracechurch-annie@att.net. A limited number of spaces are available and will be assigned on a first come-first served basis. 3) Renaissance Kids Architecture Day Camp at Andrews University Registration is underway for Renaissance Kids, an architecture day camp for kids ages 6–14, held at the Andrews University School of Architecture. There are five weeklong sessions offered during the months of June, July and August. Kids get to experience hands-on fun with design, drafting, building, sketching, water colors and more. While exploring the discipline and lessons of architecture, Renaissance Kids provides a fun array of hands-on projects through which children learn about history and culture, design concepts, the architect's tools, construction and materials, community and citizenship. This year, kids attending Session 5 (July 26-August 4) will be constructing a project for the Curious Kids' Discovery Zone in St. Joseph, Mich. Last year, this same session constructed a patio and arbor by the entrance to the Andrews University School of Architecture. Renaissance Kids is in session during the following dates: Session 1: $130 June 7–11, 1:15-5:15 p.m. For newcomers, ages 6–9 Session 2: $130 June 14–18, 1:15-5:15 p.m. For newcomers, ages 9–12 Session 3: $130 June 21–25, 1:15-5:15 p.m. For returning kids, ages 9–12 Session 4: $130 June 28-July 2, 1:15-5:15 p.m. For returning kids, ages 9–12 Session 5: $260 July 26—August 4, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Excludes Saturday and Sunday) For ages 12–14 To register, download a registration form at www.andrews.edu/go/renaissancekids. Mail your completed registration form and payment to Mark Moreno, School of Architecture, 8435 E Campus Circle Dr, Berrien Springs MI 49104-0450. For more information, e-mail mmoreno@andrews.edu or call 269-932-5055. 4) Make a Splash—READ @ the Niles District Library this summer! Our summer reading program is for every member of the family. Here are the details: Starts: June 7th and ends July 31st Weekly Storytimes: Monday & Wednesday 10:30 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 p.m. All ages welcome! Squigglers at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m on Wednesdays Weekly Themes: June 7-12 Splish Splash Bath June 14-19 Splatter Puddles June 21-26 Sprinkling Splashes June 28-July 2 Splash of Color July 6-10 Splishy Fishy July 12-17 Splashing Ducks July 19-24 Sporty Splashes July 26 –31 Splashy Spills Crafts for the older kids every week of summer reading. Coloring pages given away after every storytime. 3 Brain Puzzles every week. All correct answers go into a drawing for weekly winners. Calendar Check-in Weeks: Kids check-in: June 21-26, July 6-July 10 July 26-31 (special drawings on June 26 & July 10) Teen & adult check-in: June 28-July 2, July 12 –17 and July 26–31 (special drawings on July 2 & July 17) Niles District Library 620 E. Main St., Niles, MI Phone: 269-683-8545 Contact: Nancy Studebaker or Darlene Jackson 5) The following is the link to camps that are going on this summer at Lake Michigan College: www.lakemichigancollege.edu/ce. The summer camps are listed in the left sidebar. 6) Music classes are being offered this summer at "The Music Academies", 115 North 3rd Street, Niles. Beginning classes are a great way for the parents and students to learn if they are interested in a particular instrument and what they can perform within a short period of time. Cost of classes per student is $100.00 for ten weeks. Fees include lesson books, proper playing techniques on each particular instrument, how to care for instruments, theory papers, handouts for classes and a recital at the end of the 10 weeks. Sign up0s begin May 4 and run until June 14. Classes begin June 14 and run through August 19. Learn to play the keyboard: Monday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Beginning June 14, or Friday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. beginning June 18. Students learn to read music, music theory and music history and will have songs to play the first day. Recital at the end of the first 10 weeks. Learn to play the Guitar: Wednesday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Beginning class June 16, or Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. beginning June 17. Students will learn to play acoustic classical guitar, play melodies and chords, read music and tabs. Recital at the end of first 10 weeks. Learn to play a String instrument: Monday 1:30 - 2:30 classes begin June 14 Learn to play the violin, viola, or cello in a 10 week session. Summer Orchestra: Have you ever been interested in performing with an orchestra? Here is the opportunity to play with a community Home school Orchestra. Two times are being offered for those interested in performing with the Home school Orchestra. Session will meet Thursday mornings 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. or Thursday afternoon 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Cost for those interested in participating in the orchestra is $60.00 dollars. Sessions will begin June 17 with a final summer concert August 5. Open to those who already play instruments which include woodwinds, strings, brass and percussion. All classes are open to adults as well as students. This is a great opportunity to have a family activity that is fun and instructional at the same time. Students will need to have their own instruments to play on or rental instruments are available. Discounts are given for more than one family member interested in classes. Private lessons are also available for piano, violin, viola, cello and guitar. Please contact Valerie Rumpf for additional information or any questions you may have: 574-292-2714 or 269-362-5780 7) Special Invitation for Home School Students! You are cordially invited to attend a special Government class with: Congressman Peter Hoekstra as he continues his "100 Jobs" tour. Congressman Hoekstra will be teaching this class on: Friday, June 4th, 3:00 p.m. at "The Bridge" 7200 Angling Rd. Portage, MI site of the new KAT classes next fall. For one hour, you will learn from the Congressman how government works, (and doesn't work!) in Washington. He will answer your questions about government, Congress and the Constitution. Joining Congressman Hoekstra will be: Michael Farris Chairman and co-founder of the Home School Legal Defense Association. Seating is limited for this class, but room will be made for parents of the students in attendance. This class is intended for 8th grade through high school students. If you would like to attend, please RSVP here with the names of the students and parents who will be in attendance: jack.core.principles@gmail.com 8) Play group We are attempting to put together a play group. All youngsters are welcome.Right now we are staying footloose but may consider activities after we get situated. We will be meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 2 pm. The location for now is the park at 17th street & Sycamore in Niles. Come and join us and make some new friends! Any questions contact Diane Day. 269-445-1900. 9) Used curriculum/book sale-June 18, 2-6 p.m. There's no cost to participate/sell. Contact Sharon Gregor 574-257-8021 Anyone who helps on the sale day is eligible for pre sale time. You don't have to be present at the entire sell time. We are hoping to all share the time and with everyone's stuff being marked we will know whose it is as it sells. The contributor presale is June 18th from 10:00-12:00 at 18314 Balston Circle, South Bend. Curriculum sale meeting: June 4th at 10:00 18314 Balston Circle, South Bend. Attend if you are interested in contributing! You will receive your information packet and contributor #! Please RSVP with # of adults and children to mrsauntiepam@yahoo.com if you plan to attend. 10) Request for Parent Partnership participants If you took any of the online YDACS (Youth Digital Art Cyber School) courses please turn in your Multi Media Fusion software CDs. If anyone is curious to know more about these classes that are offered through the Berrien Springs Parent Partnership you can check it out at www.ydacs.com. 11) To all the homeschool community, Dr. Brain Ray will be coming all the way from Oregon and making time to address homeschoolers in Michigan on June 15th in Holly. Although Holly Michigan may seems far for some of you it will be well worth the drive. It is free admission but donations will be taken. If you have never heard of Dr. Ray before you are urged to goggle his name and read up on him. He has been working with homeschoolers and in the education field for many years. He has worked alongside Home School Legal Defense in the fight for our freedoms as homeschoolers. He has much to say and is a wealth of knowledge. 12) Borders Reading Program for students ages 12 & under Announcing the Kids' Summer Reading Double-Dog Dare: read 10 books, get one FREE! Here is the address to go to for more info: http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/tBL6$pAAQfEXsB8IcqyCKRc$p.AVvW22Gz/doc.html?t_params=I_FROM%3D1%26I_NEW_FOOTER1%3D0%26EMAIL%3Dtaraj%2540andrews.edu&cmpid=SA_20100513_V2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LINKS TO SHARE: Dear Homeschool / Home Learning Network / Organization / Group, My name is Alessandra Early. I am a tenth grade student at Andover High School, Bloomfield Hills, MI. As part of my MYP (Middle Years Program) project, I created and designed an international essay contest to help spread awareness about the mistreatment and stereotypes that albinos (specifically from Tanzania) are experiencing. Under The Same Sun, "a Canadian federally registered non-profit organization founded in 2008 by Peter Ash (who is himself an albino)," has agreed to work with me on the contest. The contest asks high school students (grades 9 - 12): How can you and other young people today raise awareness about the mistreatment and stereotypes of albinos? Write an essay explaining your answer, thoughts, and ideas. Give specific examples and be creative and insightful. First, second, and third place winners will receive a savings bond and a certificate. Any honorable mentions will receive a certificate. Would you please post/publish (to your associated families, in your newsletter, on your website, etc.) the attached press release and/or information about the contest so homeschooled high school students may consider participating in this international contest? (See http://www.nieonline.com/detroit/students.cfm for a Detroit News In Education Announcement about the contest.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 --------------------------- 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. |
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