Homeschool HUB News Update--September 9
Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org
Editor: Andrea Bikfalvy
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
September 16--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp
September 16--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental.
October 11--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Newsletter migration
G2) Exploravision Contest
G1) Newsletter migration
The Homeschool HUB newsletter is moving to a yahoo group. All the email addresses that currently receive this newsletter will be gradually shifted over. Once your email is shifted, you will get an email from yahoo groups that will give instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe, so you can manage how and when and if you continue to receive this newsletter. If you want to subscribe a new email or suggest the newsletter to someone else who might want to subscribe, the group is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ and you can also send an email to the following addresses: Subscribe: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe: HUBnewsletter-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com It will take some time to complete the move, so please be patient. Thank you.
G2) Exploravision Contest
This is a good fall semester project. It's a science contest where students work in groups of 2 – 4 to simulate real research and development. They study a technology of interest and predict what that technology might be like 20 years from now. Teams explore what is necessary to make their visions a reality.
The contest is open to grades K - 12. The divisions are K - 3, 4 - 6, 7 - 9, and 10 - 12. Each project must include an abstract, description, bibliography, and five sample Web pages. First prize in each division is a $10,000 savings bond for each student on the team, second is a $5,000 savings bond.
For more info check it out here: http://www.exploravision.org/about/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) HANDS ON Health & Nutrition Classes
2) Tennis Class
3) Creative writing class--with a twist!
4) Photography class
5) Cool class--make your own movie!
6) Individual Sports class
7) Bethel Hosts Free College Fair
8) 9/11 event
9) Hospice at Home Open Houses
10) Spelling Bee
11) Bethel College Presents "The Hobbit"
12) Local Partnerships with School Districts--MI
13) Volunteer Opportunities
1) HANDS ON Health & Nutrition
Ideal for Health and Nutrition credit in your homeschool, these classes are geared for ages 13 and up. Ideally the student has an interest in learning about these things. Imagine having an interested student who comes home and takes over responsibility in your kitchen (a mom's dream come true)! At the very least, your student will begin to understand why we eat to live and not live to eat and what the elements of proper nutrition are and why we should all care about that. These classes are primarily hands on (with the exception of THE BASICS – Class 1, $2.75) and will be chock-full of tricks, tidbits and important concepts. Classes run $7 per class and will last approximately one hour. Moms are welcome to take classes too! Take any classes you are interested in as each class stands alone. The first class is being offered 9/23 at 3pm.
Classes are THE BASICS; RICE & BEANS; HOMEMADE PIZZA AND HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE; FRESHLY MADE BREADS, MUFFINS, AND PANCAKES – from scratch!; HOMEMADE DRINKS,HOMEMADE CHICKEN STOCK AND USING A WHOLE CHICKEN
Cyndy has been cooking since she was 15 and grows more passionate about food and health daily. Her journey into healthy foods, surprisingly enough, did not come in her college nutrition class, but started out when seeking alternatives to Ritalin for one of her children. This was 16 years ago. While neither formally trained nor certified in nutrition or cooking, Cyndy has learned a wealth of information and is happy to share. The rest is up to you! Cyndy is the wife of 1 and mother of 4. Two of her children are still at home and are homeschooled. She is grateful to see the two who have left the nest still eat amazingly healthy and one is studying to become a chef.
All classes take place at Cyndy's home in Elkhart near Ash and Day Roads. For class schedules or to place your student in a class or on the waiting list, email CLHERMS@COMCAST.NET .
2) Tennis Class
Lakeland Tennis Club will be offering tennis for ages 6 to 9
from 10:30 to 11:30 Mondays and Wednesdays
and 3:45 to 4:30 on Wednesdays.
If interested in signing up, please call Melissa Brown at 269-684-8030 at Lakeland Tennis in Niles.
3) Creative writing class--with a twist!
Creative Expression for the tech savvy generation
This class will help students learn to convey thoughts and emotions through writing for today's "connected" world in ways that will be well received by their audiences. Scripts for digital presentation, blogging, and web sites will be explored. In this workshop based class, students will be given exercises to hone their writing and their ability to integrate it with today's technology tools. Most reading materials will be provided for in class reading. If additional books are necessary students will be given a list of books to choose from which should be available at local libraries. Progress will be determined by improvement rather than meeting a standard. That way each student will have his or her own goals to set and meet. Students should be prepared to turn in digital copies of their work each week.
Instructor: James Gigante
Meeting time: 10:30-12:00
Days: Thursdays
Contact Beth Denton for more info or to sign up: farmgirlbeth@gmail.com
4) Photography class
This class will teach students the basic principles behind design and composition in art, as well as the fundamentals of photography. We will focus on composition, framing, color, exposure, expression and styles in design, as well as the principles behind light capturing and the mechanics of photography. Reading materials and handouts will be distributed in class. Students must have a camera that allows manual control over ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed. They may use a camera they own that fits these parameters or one will be provided for use during the class. Students will need access to their own laptops with Gimp (a free photo editing software). This editing software will be uploaded onto their computers by the instructor when it the laptop is brought to class.
Instructor: James Gigante
Meeting time: 12:30-2:00 (time may switch to 2:30-4:00)
Days: Thursdays
Contact Beth Denton for more info or to sign up: farmgirlbeth@gmail.com
5) Cool class--make your own movie!
Video Production
The purpose of this class is to help students gain a basic understanding of Digital Video Production. Students will learn the technical aspects of camera work, lighting and basic video and sound editing. Students will also be encouraged to improve their creativity and story telling skills. This is a year-long class with the first semester geared toward class instruction and acquiring new knowledge, and the second semester is working in teams with one-on-one time with the instructor to produce a video.
Instructor: James Gigante
Meeting time: 2:30-4:30 (time may switch to 12:30-2:30)
Days: Thursdays
Contact Beth Denton for more info or to sign up: farmgirlbeth@gmail.com
6) Individual Sports class
This class is designed to be offered for an entire year, encompassing two sports: tennis and skiing. From September to December, students will have tennis instruction, from December to March the student will ski (at either Bittersweet Ski Resort in Kalamazoo or Swiss Valley – student's choice), and then from March to June it's back to tennis. Tennis instruction will have a specific day and time of meeting, while the skiing will be of the skier's choice. The student will be limited to a specific number of days to go skiing.
Tennis day/time: Wednesdays, 1-2:30
Must have at least 10 to make this class happen.
Contact Beth Denton for more info or to sign up: farmgirlbeth@gmail.com
7) Bethel Hosts Free College Fair
Bethel College will host more than 40 Christian colleges for the annual South Bend/Mishawaka Christian College Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Wiekamp Athletic Center. High school, junior high, junior college students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Christian college representatives will be available to answer questions and discuss options for those interested in a four-year institution. Financial aid seminars will also be conducted on how a college education can be affordable. The free event is sponsored by the North American Coalition of Christian Admissions Professionals.
For more information or for a list of colleges attending, please visit www.nccf.us or call 574.807.7600.
8) 9/11 event
The author of Thunder Dog, a blind survivor of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, will be doing a presentation at Lake Michigan College in Niles on Monday, September 12 at 6 pm. See the attached flier for details.
We are thankful to Barnes and Noble for helping sponsor our program to mark the 10 year anniversary of September 11, 2001. It would be lovely to see you here if you have time on Monday evening. Please help spread the word. We look forward to seeing you. Please RSVP to 1.269.695.1391 or by email to Craig@lakemichigancollege.edu if you are able to attend. Thanks.
Barbara Craig, Executive Dean, Lake Michigan College at Bertrand Crossing
9) Hospice at Home Open Houses
Hospice at Home is celebrating 30 years of serving our community. They holding open houses at their facilities and have invited homeschoolers to join them for refreshments, tours, and good conversation. Details follow:
September 15, 4-7 p.m. Garden dedication to begin at 6 p.m. - St. Joseph, 4025 Health Park Lane - Remembrance Garden Dedication & 30-year Anniversary Open House
September 22, 4-7 p.m. - Buchanan, 4017 Chamberlain, 30 year Anniversary Open House
October 20, 4-7 p.m. - South Haven, 30 year Anniversary Open House
05055 Blue Star Highway
November 9, 4-7 p.m. St. Joseph, Lory's Place, 445 Upton Drive, 7-Year Open House/Hospice at Home 30 year Anniversary Open House
10) Spelling Bee
The Homeschool Hub will again be sponsoring the Scripps Spelling Bee this year. The date of the school spelling be will be announced later as those who sign up discuss the range of date possibilities. Any student interested in signing up should email Diane Day for details. The enrollment fee is up this year so the entrance fee will be $15 per speller. Please do not delay. Email or call with questions or committments. Diane Day 269-445-1900 or joharding_20@yahoo.com.
11) Bethel College Presents "The Hobbit"
Bethel College will present, "The Hobbitt" October 6, 7, & 8. They are offering a field trip performance on that Thursday, October 6 at 9:30 am. Ticket prices are greatly reduced to Students - $5, Teachers are free. Those interested should contact Bethel ticket office directly at 574-807-7080. You may request seating with the Homeschool Hub.
The Bethel College department of theatre will present J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," dramatized by Patricia Gray. "The Hobbit" stirs the imagination and intellect of everyone. Bilbo, one of the most conservative of Hobbits, is asked to leave his home in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It's the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do. The epic journey, filled with dwarfs, elves, goblins and other adventures is sure to thrill one and all. It's a show the whole family can enjoy.
12) Local Partnerships with School Districts--MI
Right now, there are three local school districts (that we are aware of) with some sort of program partnering with homeschoolers. These programs are run by school districts in the state of Michigan, so students must be residents of Michigan to participate. Registration is open and classes start soon!
Berrien Springs info (grades 1-12): http://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/
Niles Info (grades 1-12): http://nilesschools.schoolwires.net/212620428164940510/site/default.asp
Bradywine is also introducing a virtual high school option through Job Skills Technology. You can call the school 269-684-7150, or JST at 800-783-5780 for information.
13) Volunteer Opportunities
A) Sunday 9/10/11 Enjoy live music and great food from 4 pm to 9 pm at the Livery in Benton Harbor to help support R.E.A.D.Y. Taekwondo - a nonprofit that has the mission:
"Reclaiming, Equipping, And Directing Youth (R.E.A.D.Y.) encompasses taking children to their rightful places in society and equipping them with all equalities to succeed." http://readytaekwondo.org The event is $5 in advance and $8 at the door.
Contact Tom Austin, board member if you are willing to volunteer, helping with set up or take down. 269-429-1585 or email: tom@austinfinancial.us
B) Can you do third grade homework? Do you like to read Dr. Seuss and Clifford the Big Red Dog books? Do you like to work with students in first through third grade? Come to the Salvation Army in Benton Harbor, Mondays - Thursdays from 4 pm to 5:30 pm from September through May. Volunteer one day per week or more, as you assist students with homework, practice reading and math skills, as they learn new skills in a positive environment. High school students are also welcome to apply to be volunteers. Want to know more? Attend the volunteer meeting Wednesday, September 14, 4- 5:30pm. Salvation Army Care Center 233 Michigan Street , Benton Harbor , MI Enter Door A or C.
Debra Panozzo
Adult and family volunteer coordinator
Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
269-983-0912 ext 13 St. Joseph
269-683-5464 Niles
www.volunteerswmi.org
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LINKS TO SHARE:
Games based on Nobel Prizes
http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/
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CLASSIFIEDS
BANJO TEACHER SOUGHT
Diane Day is looking for a banjo teacher to teach her 10 year old son. If you know of someone or have the skill yourself, please give her a call - 269-445-1900.
FREE CURRICULUM
The Homeschool Hub has some used curriculum that is available for free. They also accept anything, school related for donation and will keep it for use by other homeschoolers. If you have and want to donate or need call Diane Day 269-445-1900.
VOICE LESSONS
Alyssa Barber graduated with a degree in vocal pedagogy May 2010 from Northland International University. She grew up performing solos and with ensembles at First Baptist Church of Mishawaka and a few other churches in Indiana. She discovered her passion for singing and teaching while at college and participated in a pedagogy internship her senior year. In addition to the internship she traveled with the college's small ensemble as a member and soloist. Now she is located in Mishawaka offering private voice lessons and continuing to minister with music in local and not so local churches.
For information about lessons email: thesingingbarber@gmail.com
Looking for a group? Join the HUB! We need you.
There are several benefits of membership including a travel club and a resource library that includes things like books, games, laptops, video cameras and other items to borrow (free, members only). Members receive first chance at events and classes when availability is limited. The cost of membership is only $24/year. Information about becoming a member is on the website at www.hshub.org
Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here!
Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too. It's free!
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LETTING IT RIDE:
Amazon.com--Please come to www.hshub.org before you shop at Amazon. You can either shop the Associate Store listed in the Menu bar or click on the "Help the Homeschool HUB - Purchase at Amazon" link just below the Menu bar. By using this link to Amazon The Homeschool HUB will earn money through Amazon's Associates program on everything you purchase. So whenever you think "Amazon" please remember your purchase can help The Homeschool HUB.
The Homeschool HUB is collecting used textbooks. Contact Diane Day: joharding_20@yahoo.com or 269-445-1900.
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 many products.
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!
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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.
Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org
Editor: Andrea Bikfalvy
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
September 16--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp
September 16--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental.
October 11--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Newsletter migration
G2) Exploravision Contest
G1) Newsletter migration
The Homeschool HUB newsletter is moving to a yahoo group. All the email addresses that currently receive this newsletter will be gradually shifted over. Once your email is shifted, you will get an email from yahoo groups that will give instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe, so you can manage how and when and if you continue to receive this newsletter. If you want to subscribe a new email or suggest the newsletter to someone else who might want to subscribe, the group is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ and you can also send an email to the following addresses: Subscribe: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe: HUBnewsletter-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com It will take some time to complete the move, so please be patient. Thank you.
G2) Exploravision Contest
This is a good fall semester project. It's a science contest where students work in groups of 2 – 4 to simulate real research and development. They study a technology of interest and predict what that technology might be like 20 years from now. Teams explore what is necessary to make their visions a reality.
The contest is open to grades K - 12. The divisions are K - 3, 4 - 6, 7 - 9, and 10 - 12. Each project must include an abstract, description, bibliography, and five sample Web pages. First prize in each division is a $10,000 savings bond for each student on the team, second is a $5,000 savings bond.
For more info check it out here: http://www.exploravision.org/about/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) HANDS ON Health & Nutrition Classes
2) Tennis Class
3) Creative writing class--with a twist!
4) Photography class
5) Cool class--make your own movie!
6) Individual Sports class
7) Bethel Hosts Free College Fair
8) 9/11 event
9) Hospice at Home Open Houses
10) Spelling Bee
11) Bethel College Presents "The Hobbit"
12) Local Partnerships with School Districts--MI
13) Volunteer Opportunities
1) HANDS ON Health & Nutrition
Ideal for Health and Nutrition credit in your homeschool, these classes are geared for ages 13 and up. Ideally the student has an interest in learning about these things. Imagine having an interested student who comes home and takes over responsibility in your kitchen (a mom's dream come true)! At the very least, your student will begin to understand why we eat to live and not live to eat and what the elements of proper nutrition are and why we should all care about that. These classes are primarily hands on (with the exception of THE BASICS – Class 1, $2.75) and will be chock-full of tricks, tidbits and important concepts. Classes run $7 per class and will last approximately one hour. Moms are welcome to take classes too! Take any classes you are interested in as each class stands alone. The first class is being offered 9/23 at 3pm.
Classes are THE BASICS; RICE & BEANS; HOMEMADE PIZZA AND HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE; FRESHLY MADE BREADS, MUFFINS, AND PANCAKES – from scratch!; HOMEMADE DRINKS,HOMEMADE CHICKEN STOCK AND USING A WHOLE CHICKEN
Cyndy has been cooking since she was 15 and grows more passionate about food and health daily. Her journey into healthy foods, surprisingly enough, did not come in her college nutrition class, but started out when seeking alternatives to Ritalin for one of her children. This was 16 years ago. While neither formally trained nor certified in nutrition or cooking, Cyndy has learned a wealth of information and is happy to share. The rest is up to you! Cyndy is the wife of 1 and mother of 4. Two of her children are still at home and are homeschooled. She is grateful to see the two who have left the nest still eat amazingly healthy and one is studying to become a chef.
All classes take place at Cyndy's home in Elkhart near Ash and Day Roads. For class schedules or to place your student in a class or on the waiting list, email CLHERMS@COMCAST.NET .
2) Tennis Class
Lakeland Tennis Club will be offering tennis for ages 6 to 9
from 10:30 to 11:30 Mondays and Wednesdays
and 3:45 to 4:30 on Wednesdays.
If interested in signing up, please call Melissa Brown at 269-684-8030 at Lakeland Tennis in Niles.
3) Creative writing class--with a twist!
Creative Expression for the tech savvy generation
This class will help students learn to convey thoughts and emotions through writing for today's "connected" world in ways that will be well received by their audiences. Scripts for digital presentation, blogging, and web sites will be explored. In this workshop based class, students will be given exercises to hone their writing and their ability to integrate it with today's technology tools. Most reading materials will be provided for in class reading. If additional books are necessary students will be given a list of books to choose from which should be available at local libraries. Progress will be determined by improvement rather than meeting a standard. That way each student will have his or her own goals to set and meet. Students should be prepared to turn in digital copies of their work each week.
Instructor: James Gigante
Meeting time: 10:30-12:00
Days: Thursdays
Contact Beth Denton for more info or to sign up: farmgirlbeth@gmail.com
4) Photography class
This class will teach students the basic principles behind design and composition in art, as well as the fundamentals of photography. We will focus on composition, framing, color, exposure, expression and styles in design, as well as the principles behind light capturing and the mechanics of photography. Reading materials and handouts will be distributed in class. Students must have a camera that allows manual control over ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed. They may use a camera they own that fits these parameters or one will be provided for use during the class. Students will need access to their own laptops with Gimp (a free photo editing software). This editing software will be uploaded onto their computers by the instructor when it the laptop is brought to class.
Instructor: James Gigante
Meeting time: 12:30-2:00 (time may switch to 2:30-4:00)
Days: Thursdays
Contact Beth Denton for more info or to sign up: farmgirlbeth@gmail.com
5) Cool class--make your own movie!
Video Production
The purpose of this class is to help students gain a basic understanding of Digital Video Production. Students will learn the technical aspects of camera work, lighting and basic video and sound editing. Students will also be encouraged to improve their creativity and story telling skills. This is a year-long class with the first semester geared toward class instruction and acquiring new knowledge, and the second semester is working in teams with one-on-one time with the instructor to produce a video.
Instructor: James Gigante
Meeting time: 2:30-4:30 (time may switch to 12:30-2:30)
Days: Thursdays
Contact Beth Denton for more info or to sign up: farmgirlbeth@gmail.com
6) Individual Sports class
This class is designed to be offered for an entire year, encompassing two sports: tennis and skiing. From September to December, students will have tennis instruction, from December to March the student will ski (at either Bittersweet Ski Resort in Kalamazoo or Swiss Valley – student's choice), and then from March to June it's back to tennis. Tennis instruction will have a specific day and time of meeting, while the skiing will be of the skier's choice. The student will be limited to a specific number of days to go skiing.
Tennis day/time: Wednesdays, 1-2:30
Must have at least 10 to make this class happen.
Contact Beth Denton for more info or to sign up: farmgirlbeth@gmail.com
7) Bethel Hosts Free College Fair
Bethel College will host more than 40 Christian colleges for the annual South Bend/Mishawaka Christian College Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Wiekamp Athletic Center. High school, junior high, junior college students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Christian college representatives will be available to answer questions and discuss options for those interested in a four-year institution. Financial aid seminars will also be conducted on how a college education can be affordable. The free event is sponsored by the North American Coalition of Christian Admissions Professionals.
For more information or for a list of colleges attending, please visit www.nccf.us or call 574.807.7600.
8) 9/11 event
The author of Thunder Dog, a blind survivor of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, will be doing a presentation at Lake Michigan College in Niles on Monday, September 12 at 6 pm. See the attached flier for details.
We are thankful to Barnes and Noble for helping sponsor our program to mark the 10 year anniversary of September 11, 2001. It would be lovely to see you here if you have time on Monday evening. Please help spread the word. We look forward to seeing you. Please RSVP to 1.269.695.1391 or by email to Craig@lakemichigancollege.edu if you are able to attend. Thanks.
Barbara Craig, Executive Dean, Lake Michigan College at Bertrand Crossing
9) Hospice at Home Open Houses
Hospice at Home is celebrating 30 years of serving our community. They holding open houses at their facilities and have invited homeschoolers to join them for refreshments, tours, and good conversation. Details follow:
September 15, 4-7 p.m. Garden dedication to begin at 6 p.m. - St. Joseph, 4025 Health Park Lane - Remembrance Garden Dedication & 30-year Anniversary Open House
September 22, 4-7 p.m. - Buchanan, 4017 Chamberlain, 30 year Anniversary Open House
October 20, 4-7 p.m. - South Haven, 30 year Anniversary Open House
05055 Blue Star Highway
November 9, 4-7 p.m. St. Joseph, Lory's Place, 445 Upton Drive, 7-Year Open House/Hospice at Home 30 year Anniversary Open House
10) Spelling Bee
The Homeschool Hub will again be sponsoring the Scripps Spelling Bee this year. The date of the school spelling be will be announced later as those who sign up discuss the range of date possibilities. Any student interested in signing up should email Diane Day for details. The enrollment fee is up this year so the entrance fee will be $15 per speller. Please do not delay. Email or call with questions or committments. Diane Day 269-445-1900 or joharding_20@yahoo.com.
11) Bethel College Presents "The Hobbit"
Bethel College will present, "The Hobbitt" October 6, 7, & 8. They are offering a field trip performance on that Thursday, October 6 at 9:30 am. Ticket prices are greatly reduced to Students - $5, Teachers are free. Those interested should contact Bethel ticket office directly at 574-807-7080. You may request seating with the Homeschool Hub.
The Bethel College department of theatre will present J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," dramatized by Patricia Gray. "The Hobbit" stirs the imagination and intellect of everyone. Bilbo, one of the most conservative of Hobbits, is asked to leave his home in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It's the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do. The epic journey, filled with dwarfs, elves, goblins and other adventures is sure to thrill one and all. It's a show the whole family can enjoy.
12) Local Partnerships with School Districts--MI
Right now, there are three local school districts (that we are aware of) with some sort of program partnering with homeschoolers. These programs are run by school districts in the state of Michigan, so students must be residents of Michigan to participate. Registration is open and classes start soon!
Berrien Springs info (grades 1-12): http://www.homeoftheshamrocks.org/
Niles Info (grades 1-12): http://nilesschools.schoolwires.net/212620428164940510/site/default.asp
Bradywine is also introducing a virtual high school option through Job Skills Technology. You can call the school 269-684-7150, or JST at 800-783-5780 for information.
13) Volunteer Opportunities
A) Sunday 9/10/11 Enjoy live music and great food from 4 pm to 9 pm at the Livery in Benton Harbor to help support R.E.A.D.Y. Taekwondo - a nonprofit that has the mission:
"Reclaiming, Equipping, And Directing Youth (R.E.A.D.Y.) encompasses taking children to their rightful places in society and equipping them with all equalities to succeed." http://readytaekwondo.org The event is $5 in advance and $8 at the door.
Contact Tom Austin, board member if you are willing to volunteer, helping with set up or take down. 269-429-1585 or email: tom@austinfinancial.us
B) Can you do third grade homework? Do you like to read Dr. Seuss and Clifford the Big Red Dog books? Do you like to work with students in first through third grade? Come to the Salvation Army in Benton Harbor, Mondays - Thursdays from 4 pm to 5:30 pm from September through May. Volunteer one day per week or more, as you assist students with homework, practice reading and math skills, as they learn new skills in a positive environment. High school students are also welcome to apply to be volunteers. Want to know more? Attend the volunteer meeting Wednesday, September 14, 4- 5:30pm. Salvation Army Care Center 233 Michigan Street , Benton Harbor , MI Enter Door A or C.
Debra Panozzo
Adult and family volunteer coordinator
Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
269-983-0912 ext 13 St. Joseph
269-683-5464 Niles
www.volunteerswmi.org
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LINKS TO SHARE:
Games based on Nobel Prizes
http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CLASSIFIEDS
BANJO TEACHER SOUGHT
Diane Day is looking for a banjo teacher to teach her 10 year old son. If you know of someone or have the skill yourself, please give her a call - 269-445-1900.
FREE CURRICULUM
The Homeschool Hub has some used curriculum that is available for free. They also accept anything, school related for donation and will keep it for use by other homeschoolers. If you have and want to donate or need call Diane Day 269-445-1900.
VOICE LESSONS
Alyssa Barber graduated with a degree in vocal pedagogy May 2010 from Northland International University. She grew up performing solos and with ensembles at First Baptist Church of Mishawaka and a few other churches in Indiana. She discovered her passion for singing and teaching while at college and participated in a pedagogy internship her senior year. In addition to the internship she traveled with the college's small ensemble as a member and soloist. Now she is located in Mishawaka offering private voice lessons and continuing to minister with music in local and not so local churches.
For information about lessons email: thesingingbarber@gmail.com
Looking for a group? Join the HUB! We need you.
There are several benefits of membership including a travel club and a resource library that includes things like books, games, laptops, video cameras and other items to borrow (free, members only). Members receive first chance at events and classes when availability is limited. The cost of membership is only $24/year. Information about becoming a member is on the website at www.hshub.org
Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here!
Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too. It's free!
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LETTING IT RIDE:
Amazon.com--Please come to www.hshub.org before you shop at Amazon. You can either shop the Associate Store listed in the Menu bar or click on the "Help the Homeschool HUB - Purchase at Amazon" link just below the Menu bar. By using this link to Amazon The Homeschool HUB will earn money through Amazon's Associates program on everything you purchase. So whenever you think "Amazon" please remember your purchase can help The Homeschool HUB.
The Homeschool HUB is collecting used textbooks. Contact Diane Day: joharding_20@yahoo.com or 269-445-1900.
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.
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We are still accepting Boxtops for education labels. You can find these on many products.
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!
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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.
