Homeschool HUB News Update--January 13
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
To subscribe to this newsletter, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ OR send an email to the following address: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Yes, you are welcome to forward the newsletter to anyone who might be interested! :-)
ON THE CALENDAR:
Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub
January 17--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30
January 20--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental.
January 20--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp
February 9--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Home Education Conferences 2012--Mark your Calendars!
G1) Home Education Conferences 2012--Mark Your Calendars!
Unschoolers Waterpark Gathering January 23 - 27 Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Resort, Sandusky, OH http://www.unschoolerswaterparkgathering.com
Mid-Winter Home Educators Conference: January 27-28 at Grace Community Church in Hudsonville, MI http://MidWinterConference.wordpress.com
Southeast Homeschooling Convention March 22–24 TD Convention Center (Greenville, SC) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
Mid South Homeschooling Convention April 12–14 Memphis Cook Convention Center (Memphis, TN) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
Midwest Homeschooling Convention April 19–21 Duke Energy Convention Center (Cincinnati, OH) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
2012 INCH Conference: May 10-12 at the Lansing Convention Center in Downtown Lansing, MI http://inch.org/convention
California Homeschooling Convention May 24–26 Long Beach Convention Center (Long Beach, CA) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
Life is Good Conference (unschooling) May 24-27 The Hilton Hotel Vancouver, WA http://lifeisgoodconference.com/
Northeast Homeschooling Convention June 14–16 Hartford Convention Center (Hartford, CT) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
Northeast Unschooling Conference Wakefield, MA Aug 23-26 www.northeastunschoolingconference.com
Good Vibrations Unschooling Conference September 5-9, 2012 - San Diego, CA http://www.wideskydays.com/
There's more if you google...some fall ones do not have dates up for 2012 yet.
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Martin Luther King Day Celebrations at Bethel College
2) February Youth Programs at the Niles Library
3) Niles Extended School Community Update--Sports!
4) Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
5) Girls on the Run/Girls on Track in Berrien Springs
6) Bethel College Presents "Classifieds" Art Exhibit
7) Student Art Show Opportunity
8) Answers in Genesis Conference
9) Notre Dame DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
1) Martin Luther King Day Celebrations at Bethel College
Bethel College's Center for Intercultural Development (CID) and Multi-Ethnic Resource Team (MERT) will offer activities for faculty, students and staff in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16. Classes are canceled from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and staff and faculty will receive four hours of paid release time for the purpose of attending a sponsored activity of their choice.
"We believe in Dr. Martin Luther King's message of equality and brotherly love," says Alex Gonzalez student coordinator of the Center for Intercultural Development. "As a Bethel community, not only do we want to celebrate and honor our own diversity, we also want to provide the opportunity for our faculty, staff, and students to participate in the South Bend/Mishawaka community as well."
The celebration begins during chapel from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. inside the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center –Auditorium. The message is "King's Timeless Dream." In addition, Bethel administrators encourage faculty, staff and students to take part in some afternoon activities.
Showing of the feature film, "The Help"
Will be shown three times, followed by facilitated small group one-hour discussions
Traditional Memorial March
March to Century Center from County City Building/Lobby
Location: County City Building Lobby
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
How Do We Eliminate the Racial Gap for Youth and Adults - seminar/lecture
Followed by one- hour discussion back on campus
Location: Century Center/Recital Hall
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
"A Free Life" Center for History Tour and Documentary
Followed by a one-hour discussion on what you saw and heard back on campus
Location: Center for History Museum, 808 W. Washington St. – free admission
Time: 1:30 p.m. with movie showing at 2:30 p.m. in the Center for History Auditorium
Martin Luther King Celebration Concert
Location: Northside Hall Auditorium on the IUSB Campus
Time: 7 p.m.
2) February Youth Programs at the Niles Library
Some of these sound like FUN! Check times and dates with the Niles Library.
Book Bingo – Stop by the Children's Department of the Niles District Library and pick up a Book Bingo Card. All you have to do is read books to receive prizes. Call (269)683-8545 x106 with any questions.
Get Creative with Toothpicks – Explore your architectural skills at 3:00pm on Saturday February 25th in the Children's Department at the Niles District Library. Ages 5 and up please. Call (269) 683-8545 x106 with any questions.
Love Stinks Chocolate Fest – An Anti Valentines Day Celebration will be held on Monday February 13th at 5:00pm in the community room at the Niles District Library for teens ages 13-17. This event will feature Chocolate Fondue, Heartbreakers, Book Speed Dating, Mancala with M&M's and prizes!
Celebrate Black History Month – Look for a poster in the Young Adult section with famous black entertainers. Guess each person and what they did to become famous. All guesses will be entered into a prize raffle for a bookstore gift card. Answers will be posted March 1st.
Evening Storytime – Evening story time will be held Tuesday February 14th at 6:30. Come listen to stories, sing songs, and make a fun craft. February's theme will be red.
Chips 'n' a Chapter - a NEW after school program for grades 1-5 will meet on Mondays at 4:30pm in the storyroom. Come kick back with a small snack and listen to a story. Questions? (269)683-8545 x106.
The Jr. Garden Club – February 11th at 1:00pm we will be learning about soil and compost. Please stop by or call (269)683-8545 x106 to sign up.
Squealers – a NEW baby lap-sit program designed for birth – 18 months meets every Wednesday at 9:30am.
Squigglers - a lap-sit preschool program will be held at 10:00am and 11:00am every Wednesday.
Storytime - will be at 10:30am and 1:30pm every Wednesday.
Chess Club - will meet on February 4th and February 18th at 10:00am. All skill levels welcome.
Legos© @ The Library - will meet on the 11th and 25th of February from 10:30am- 12:00pm, for ages 9-14. Sign up starts February 1st at the children's desk, or call (269)683-8545 x106.
Guys Read – A book club for teens meets every Thursday evening from 6:00 – 7:45 in the board room at the Niles District Library.
Girls Read – A book club for teens meets every Thursday from 4:30 – 5:45 in the board room at the Niles District Library.
3) Niles Extended School Community Update--Sports!
Homeschoolers may participate in sports with the Niles Community Schools providing certain qualifications are met. You may participate if you are enrolled in at least 4 classes and are receiving a 70% or better grade in those classes all through the semester. If you are enrolling in the Niles Schools and you are a sophomore (10th grade), Junior (11th grade), or Senior (12th grade) you must meet an addition one semester enrollment requirement. The Michigan Athletic Association requires that you must enroll for one semester before you may participate in any of the sports programs. If you have any further questions or wish to enroll in any of the sports programs please contact Gail Bliss at (269) 683-0439 or gail.bliss@nilesschools.org.
4) Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
Anyone planning on graduating in 2012, keep in mind all Michiana area Homeschoolers are invited to participate in a Graduation Ceremony with a possible Graduation date of June 2, 2012. This includes cap and gown, diploma and speaker. It is a great way to celebrate with other Homeschool graduates in this area and finalize your years of Homeschooling! Our first meeting will be 6:30 on February 7th at Calvary Baptist Church (3001 West Cleveland Road South Bend, IN 46628)
Anyone interested please contact Jenny Sergio at 269-683-3886 or sergiojen7@gmail.com
5) Girls on the Run/Girls on Track in Berrien Springs
Girls on the Run/Girls on Track is a nationwide health and wellness/phys ed program run by many area elementary and middle schools. It has not been offered to homeschoolers until now!
Berrien Springs Partnership is opening their teams to any area homeschooler without being part of the Partnership at all!
What it is: see http://www.girlsontherun.org/default.html for more info
An amazing journey in teambuilding, fun physical activities and esteem building, culminating in a 5K run and celebration at the fairgrounds on May 31st!
Where: Berrien Springs, Sylvester Elementary, Rm #43, gym and HS gym balcony
When: Thursdays, 2-3:30 AND Fridays, 12:30-2:00 beginning wk of March 12-May 31st.
Who can join: Girls, grades 3-5 and grades 6-8 (separate teams of 8-15 for grades 3-5/6-8)
Cost: free for Partnership students. $60 for all others - Includes new New Balance tennis shoes, GOTR shirt and 5K event shirt, snacks, fellowship with other girls and positive role model staff. Scholarships are available; just ask to apply.
Teachers/Coaches: Sarah Counsellor (formerly Sarah Stewart, formerly homeschooled, now certified teacher) and Sharon Haynes (coach on Fridays) We are also looking for more volunteer coaches please :-) Older teens welcome to apply!
We need more students to join with our Partnership students to have enough girls on each team, so please consider this as "spring training!" Parents not required to stay or help unless you'd like to volunteer :-)
I need to know if you are interested by Jan. 15th so we know if we'll have teams.
Sharon Haynes
429-4004
470-0352
6) Bethel College Presents "Classifieds" Art Exhibit
The Bethel College department of visual arts presents the "Classifieds" art exhibit, featuring the multimedia artwork of local artist Kevin Wadzinski. The opening reception for the exhibit will be Jan. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Weaver Art Gallery. The display will be available for viewing Jan. 14 through Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but will be closed on Sundays.
"There's a little bit of everything — collage, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture — it's all fairly poppy and cartoony," said Wadzinski. "The title of this show has multiple meanings in relation to the artwork. Classified can refer to something secret, or unknowable to all but a privileged few. It is also the title for the section of the newspaper that directly deals with the needs and desires of the people in that community. At its root, it means to divide and organize."
The exhibit is located inside the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center and is free and open to the public. For questions, contact the department of visual arts at 574.807.7022.
7) Student Art Show Opportunity
Enter your 2 dimensional artwork featuring "God's Creation" this month (simply reply to this email). Art will be on display at the Answers in Genesis Conference at Trinity! Click below for our 1 minute video and more details. Blessings on your day~ Jen Siek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kcMVltWHYc&context=C3f7cf7dADOEgsToPDskL03J4ihze4T0BVLs72r34c
8) Answers in Genesis Conference
Answers in Genesis speaker, Dr. Tommy Mitchell is coming to Trinity Lutheran Church January 29-30, 2012. This conference will cover a variety of insightful topics for age 11-adult such as "Why Genesis Matters", "Jurassic Prank: A Dinosaur's Tale", "Modern Medicine and Ancient Authority" and "Why Can't a Day Mean a Day?"
Childcare available for infants and toddlers, and workshops will be provided for children age 3-10, running concurrently with the seminar sessions.They feature Gospel Illusionist John Swomley (and even a dinosaur museum!)
We welcome you to come and examine these crucial topics with your family.
The conference is free.
Also, a student art show on the theme "God's Creation" will be set up as well for your enjoyment that same weekend. Homeschooled students are welcome to submit their expressions of art for this.
Please contact Jenny for specific details at sevensieks@yahoo.com or feel free to phone me at 610 945-7895.
Posters and flyers are available for your church or place of business. *Please see our AIG ad under "Files" on the HUB yahoogroup website. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolhub/. Go to the left sidebar on the site, Click on "Files" Select AIG ad for detailed times and topics of the Answers in Genesis topics.*
9) Notre Dame DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Special Pricing for School Group Matinee Performances
Happy New Year! The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office has reopened. Now is the perfect time to make sure that your students attend our fabulous School Group Matinee events this February and April! We encourage you to finalize your reservations early.
Give your students a field trip to remember by attending one or more of these events we are offering exclusively to school groups of ten (10) or more. Your students will discover the artistry of professional touring performers, be enchanted by inventive sets and discover engaging music—all for only $8 per ticket.
When we contacted you and other Michiana educators last spring about our high caliber theater and music productions there was great interest. Don't delay. Make your reservations quickly and conveniently today!
Available Performances:
+ The Magic School Bus Live!
Friday, February 10 at 9:30 AM (limited seating) and 11:30 AM
The children's book series for the curious kid is celebrating 25 years of discovery. Ms. Frizzle-style! A musical adventure begins with researching facts on climate change and ends with learning how to make a difference. Students will love our intrepid heroine dedicated to teaching and learning, and her science hero kids. Best for ages 5-10.
+ Charlotte's Web
Friday, April 27 at 10 AM
Children will delight in E.B. White's childhood classic about the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Whimsical characters come to life to offer gentle lessons on bravery, selflessness and the cycle of life. Best for ages 8-10.
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LINKS TO SHARE:
If you have a favorite kid/family/educational link, please share!
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CLASSIFIEDS
Looking for a group? Join the HUB! We need you.
The HUB is a volunteer organization. Without the support and participation of homeschool families, we can't function effectively. 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. 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
LATIN, GREEK, AND HEBREW TUTOR
My name is Dean Furlong, and I can offer tutoring for home-school children in Latin, Greek (Classical or Biblical) or Biblical Hebrew. I live in the South Bend area, with my wife and five children (some of whom were homeschooled for a time). I am currently a graduate student in Biblical Studies within the department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, and I hold a BA in Classics (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Colorado, and an MA in Classical and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Minnesota, where I was Hebrew Student of the Year during my final year of studies. I have been a teaching assistant in New Testament and World of the Bible classes, and have tutored privately in Greek and Latin. I know the challenges of learning languages, but I also know that it brings rich rewards; and there is no better time to begin language acquisition than the younger years, especially when learning inflected languages. If there is interest in developing this opportunity, please contact me at furlongd@colorado.edu.
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 functions that we have. 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
To subscribe to this newsletter, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ OR send an email to the following address: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Yes, you are welcome to forward the newsletter to anyone who might be interested! :-)
ON THE CALENDAR:
Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub
January 17--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30
January 20--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental.
January 20--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp
February 9--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Home Education Conferences 2012--Mark your Calendars!
G1) Home Education Conferences 2012--Mark Your Calendars!
Unschoolers Waterpark Gathering January 23 - 27 Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Resort, Sandusky, OH http://www.unschoolerswaterparkgathering.com
Mid-Winter Home Educators Conference: January 27-28 at Grace Community Church in Hudsonville, MI http://MidWinterConference.wordpress.com
Southeast Homeschooling Convention March 22–24 TD Convention Center (Greenville, SC) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
Mid South Homeschooling Convention April 12–14 Memphis Cook Convention Center (Memphis, TN) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
Midwest Homeschooling Convention April 19–21 Duke Energy Convention Center (Cincinnati, OH) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
2012 INCH Conference: May 10-12 at the Lansing Convention Center in Downtown Lansing, MI http://inch.org/convention
California Homeschooling Convention May 24–26 Long Beach Convention Center (Long Beach, CA) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
Life is Good Conference (unschooling) May 24-27 The Hilton Hotel Vancouver, WA http://lifeisgoodconference.com/
Northeast Homeschooling Convention June 14–16 Hartford Convention Center (Hartford, CT) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com
Northeast Unschooling Conference Wakefield, MA Aug 23-26 www.northeastunschoolingconference.com
Good Vibrations Unschooling Conference September 5-9, 2012 - San Diego, CA http://www.wideskydays.com/
There's more if you google...some fall ones do not have dates up for 2012 yet.
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Martin Luther King Day Celebrations at Bethel College
2) February Youth Programs at the Niles Library
3) Niles Extended School Community Update--Sports!
4) Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
5) Girls on the Run/Girls on Track in Berrien Springs
6) Bethel College Presents "Classifieds" Art Exhibit
7) Student Art Show Opportunity
8) Answers in Genesis Conference
9) Notre Dame DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
1) Martin Luther King Day Celebrations at Bethel College
Bethel College's Center for Intercultural Development (CID) and Multi-Ethnic Resource Team (MERT) will offer activities for faculty, students and staff in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16. Classes are canceled from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and staff and faculty will receive four hours of paid release time for the purpose of attending a sponsored activity of their choice.
"We believe in Dr. Martin Luther King's message of equality and brotherly love," says Alex Gonzalez student coordinator of the Center for Intercultural Development. "As a Bethel community, not only do we want to celebrate and honor our own diversity, we also want to provide the opportunity for our faculty, staff, and students to participate in the South Bend/Mishawaka community as well."
The celebration begins during chapel from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. inside the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center –Auditorium. The message is "King's Timeless Dream." In addition, Bethel administrators encourage faculty, staff and students to take part in some afternoon activities.
Showing of the feature film, "The Help"
Will be shown three times, followed by facilitated small group one-hour discussions
Traditional Memorial March
March to Century Center from County City Building/Lobby
Location: County City Building Lobby
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
How Do We Eliminate the Racial Gap for Youth and Adults - seminar/lecture
Followed by one- hour discussion back on campus
Location: Century Center/Recital Hall
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
"A Free Life" Center for History Tour and Documentary
Followed by a one-hour discussion on what you saw and heard back on campus
Location: Center for History Museum, 808 W. Washington St. – free admission
Time: 1:30 p.m. with movie showing at 2:30 p.m. in the Center for History Auditorium
Martin Luther King Celebration Concert
Location: Northside Hall Auditorium on the IUSB Campus
Time: 7 p.m.
2) February Youth Programs at the Niles Library
Some of these sound like FUN! Check times and dates with the Niles Library.
Book Bingo – Stop by the Children's Department of the Niles District Library and pick up a Book Bingo Card. All you have to do is read books to receive prizes. Call (269)683-8545 x106 with any questions.
Get Creative with Toothpicks – Explore your architectural skills at 3:00pm on Saturday February 25th in the Children's Department at the Niles District Library. Ages 5 and up please. Call (269) 683-8545 x106 with any questions.
Love Stinks Chocolate Fest – An Anti Valentines Day Celebration will be held on Monday February 13th at 5:00pm in the community room at the Niles District Library for teens ages 13-17. This event will feature Chocolate Fondue, Heartbreakers, Book Speed Dating, Mancala with M&M's and prizes!
Celebrate Black History Month – Look for a poster in the Young Adult section with famous black entertainers. Guess each person and what they did to become famous. All guesses will be entered into a prize raffle for a bookstore gift card. Answers will be posted March 1st.
Evening Storytime – Evening story time will be held Tuesday February 14th at 6:30. Come listen to stories, sing songs, and make a fun craft. February's theme will be red.
Chips 'n' a Chapter - a NEW after school program for grades 1-5 will meet on Mondays at 4:30pm in the storyroom. Come kick back with a small snack and listen to a story. Questions? (269)683-8545 x106.
The Jr. Garden Club – February 11th at 1:00pm we will be learning about soil and compost. Please stop by or call (269)683-8545 x106 to sign up.
Squealers – a NEW baby lap-sit program designed for birth – 18 months meets every Wednesday at 9:30am.
Squigglers - a lap-sit preschool program will be held at 10:00am and 11:00am every Wednesday.
Storytime - will be at 10:30am and 1:30pm every Wednesday.
Chess Club - will meet on February 4th and February 18th at 10:00am. All skill levels welcome.
Legos© @ The Library - will meet on the 11th and 25th of February from 10:30am- 12:00pm, for ages 9-14. Sign up starts February 1st at the children's desk, or call (269)683-8545 x106.
Guys Read – A book club for teens meets every Thursday evening from 6:00 – 7:45 in the board room at the Niles District Library.
Girls Read – A book club for teens meets every Thursday from 4:30 – 5:45 in the board room at the Niles District Library.
3) Niles Extended School Community Update--Sports!
Homeschoolers may participate in sports with the Niles Community Schools providing certain qualifications are met. You may participate if you are enrolled in at least 4 classes and are receiving a 70% or better grade in those classes all through the semester. If you are enrolling in the Niles Schools and you are a sophomore (10th grade), Junior (11th grade), or Senior (12th grade) you must meet an addition one semester enrollment requirement. The Michigan Athletic Association requires that you must enroll for one semester before you may participate in any of the sports programs. If you have any further questions or wish to enroll in any of the sports programs please contact Gail Bliss at (269) 683-0439 or gail.bliss@nilesschools.org.
4) Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
Anyone planning on graduating in 2012, keep in mind all Michiana area Homeschoolers are invited to participate in a Graduation Ceremony with a possible Graduation date of June 2, 2012. This includes cap and gown, diploma and speaker. It is a great way to celebrate with other Homeschool graduates in this area and finalize your years of Homeschooling! Our first meeting will be 6:30 on February 7th at Calvary Baptist Church (3001 West Cleveland Road South Bend, IN 46628)
Anyone interested please contact Jenny Sergio at 269-683-3886 or sergiojen7@gmail.com
5) Girls on the Run/Girls on Track in Berrien Springs
Girls on the Run/Girls on Track is a nationwide health and wellness/phys ed program run by many area elementary and middle schools. It has not been offered to homeschoolers until now!
Berrien Springs Partnership is opening their teams to any area homeschooler without being part of the Partnership at all!
What it is: see http://www.girlsontherun.org/default.html for more info
An amazing journey in teambuilding, fun physical activities and esteem building, culminating in a 5K run and celebration at the fairgrounds on May 31st!
Where: Berrien Springs, Sylvester Elementary, Rm #43, gym and HS gym balcony
When: Thursdays, 2-3:30 AND Fridays, 12:30-2:00 beginning wk of March 12-May 31st.
Who can join: Girls, grades 3-5 and grades 6-8 (separate teams of 8-15 for grades 3-5/6-8)
Cost: free for Partnership students. $60 for all others - Includes new New Balance tennis shoes, GOTR shirt and 5K event shirt, snacks, fellowship with other girls and positive role model staff. Scholarships are available; just ask to apply.
Teachers/Coaches: Sarah Counsellor (formerly Sarah Stewart, formerly homeschooled, now certified teacher) and Sharon Haynes (coach on Fridays) We are also looking for more volunteer coaches please :-) Older teens welcome to apply!
We need more students to join with our Partnership students to have enough girls on each team, so please consider this as "spring training!" Parents not required to stay or help unless you'd like to volunteer :-)
I need to know if you are interested by Jan. 15th so we know if we'll have teams.
Sharon Haynes
429-4004
470-0352
6) Bethel College Presents "Classifieds" Art Exhibit
The Bethel College department of visual arts presents the "Classifieds" art exhibit, featuring the multimedia artwork of local artist Kevin Wadzinski. The opening reception for the exhibit will be Jan. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Weaver Art Gallery. The display will be available for viewing Jan. 14 through Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but will be closed on Sundays.
"There's a little bit of everything — collage, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture — it's all fairly poppy and cartoony," said Wadzinski. "The title of this show has multiple meanings in relation to the artwork. Classified can refer to something secret, or unknowable to all but a privileged few. It is also the title for the section of the newspaper that directly deals with the needs and desires of the people in that community. At its root, it means to divide and organize."
The exhibit is located inside the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center and is free and open to the public. For questions, contact the department of visual arts at 574.807.7022.
7) Student Art Show Opportunity
Enter your 2 dimensional artwork featuring "God's Creation" this month (simply reply to this email). Art will be on display at the Answers in Genesis Conference at Trinity! Click below for our 1 minute video and more details. Blessings on your day~ Jen Siek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kcMVltWHYc&context=C3f7cf7dADOEgsToPDskL03J4ihze4T0BVLs72r34c
8) Answers in Genesis Conference
Answers in Genesis speaker, Dr. Tommy Mitchell is coming to Trinity Lutheran Church January 29-30, 2012. This conference will cover a variety of insightful topics for age 11-adult such as "Why Genesis Matters", "Jurassic Prank: A Dinosaur's Tale", "Modern Medicine and Ancient Authority" and "Why Can't a Day Mean a Day?"
Childcare available for infants and toddlers, and workshops will be provided for children age 3-10, running concurrently with the seminar sessions.They feature Gospel Illusionist John Swomley (and even a dinosaur museum!)
We welcome you to come and examine these crucial topics with your family.
The conference is free.
Also, a student art show on the theme "God's Creation" will be set up as well for your enjoyment that same weekend. Homeschooled students are welcome to submit their expressions of art for this.
Please contact Jenny for specific details at sevensieks@yahoo.com or feel free to phone me at 610 945-7895.
Posters and flyers are available for your church or place of business. *Please see our AIG ad under "Files" on the HUB yahoogroup website. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolhub/. Go to the left sidebar on the site, Click on "Files" Select AIG ad for detailed times and topics of the Answers in Genesis topics.*
9) Notre Dame DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Special Pricing for School Group Matinee Performances
Happy New Year! The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office has reopened. Now is the perfect time to make sure that your students attend our fabulous School Group Matinee events this February and April! We encourage you to finalize your reservations early.
Give your students a field trip to remember by attending one or more of these events we are offering exclusively to school groups of ten (10) or more. Your students will discover the artistry of professional touring performers, be enchanted by inventive sets and discover engaging music—all for only $8 per ticket.
When we contacted you and other Michiana educators last spring about our high caliber theater and music productions there was great interest. Don't delay. Make your reservations quickly and conveniently today!
Available Performances:
+ The Magic School Bus Live!
Friday, February 10 at 9:30 AM (limited seating) and 11:30 AM
The children's book series for the curious kid is celebrating 25 years of discovery. Ms. Frizzle-style! A musical adventure begins with researching facts on climate change and ends with learning how to make a difference. Students will love our intrepid heroine dedicated to teaching and learning, and her science hero kids. Best for ages 5-10.
+ Charlotte's Web
Friday, April 27 at 10 AM
Children will delight in E.B. White's childhood classic about the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Whimsical characters come to life to offer gentle lessons on bravery, selflessness and the cycle of life. Best for ages 8-10.
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LINKS TO SHARE:
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Looking for a group? Join the HUB! We need you.
The HUB is a volunteer organization. Without the support and participation of homeschool families, we can't function effectively. 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. 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
LATIN, GREEK, AND HEBREW TUTOR
My name is Dean Furlong, and I can offer tutoring for home-school children in Latin, Greek (Classical or Biblical) or Biblical Hebrew. I live in the South Bend area, with my wife and five children (some of whom were homeschooled for a time). I am currently a graduate student in Biblical Studies within the department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, and I hold a BA in Classics (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Colorado, and an MA in Classical and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Minnesota, where I was Hebrew Student of the Year during my final year of studies. I have been a teaching assistant in New Testament and World of the Bible classes, and have tutored privately in Greek and Latin. I know the challenges of learning languages, but I also know that it brings rich rewards; and there is no better time to begin language acquisition than the younger years, especially when learning inflected languages. If there is interest in developing this opportunity, please contact me at furlongd@colorado.edu.
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 functions that we have. 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.
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