Homeschool HUB News Update--May 11
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.
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ON THE CALENDAR:
Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub
May 15--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30
May 18--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
May 18--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/p
May 18--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
June 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
June 8--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Mom's Science Retreat
G2) Volvo Environment Contest
G1) Mom's Science Retreat
Landry Academy's annual Mom's Science Retreat is now open for registration.
It a wonderful two and a half days of fellowship, learning, relaxing, and recharging in the fall-colored Blue Ridge Mountains.
Held at a beautiful, small mountain retreat center, for $75 you'll receive..
9 meals, a room for 3 nights, 2.5 days of science teaching instruction and materials, free coffee/tea/hot chocolate 24/7, wireless internet access, deck and rocking chairs with gorgeous views, beautiful lobby with couches and fireplace, etc) - all you have to do is get here. :)
Please note: We have limited space at this retreat and at $75 per person it will fill quickly.
See details and photos here..
http://www.landryacademy.com/momsretreat.htm
G2) Volvo Environment Contest
Start now on planning your projects for this competition: http://www.volvoadventure.org/home.aspx
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
The Volvo Adventure - in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme - is an educational programme that rewards environmental activities and the decision-makers of the future. To enter, you form a team of 2 to 5 members aged 13 to 16 (at competition opening - July 1st 2012). Perform an environmental project in your local community & submit the project via our online submission tool before the competition deadline, January 31st 2013.
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 (You can also sign up on the home page of our website hshub.org--just type your email in the box!)
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
May 15--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30
May 18--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
May 18--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/p
May 18--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
June 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
June 8--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Mom's Science Retreat
G2) Volvo Environment Contest
G1) Mom's Science Retreat
Landry Academy's annual Mom's Science Retreat is now open for registration.
It a wonderful two and a half days of fellowship, learning, relaxing, and recharging in the fall-colored Blue Ridge Mountains.
Held at a beautiful, small mountain retreat center, for $75 you'll receive..
9 meals, a room for 3 nights, 2.5 days of science teaching instruction and materials, free coffee/tea/hot chocolate 24/7, wireless internet access, deck and rocking chairs with gorgeous views, beautiful lobby with couches and fireplace, etc) - all you have to do is get here. :)
Please note: We have limited space at this retreat and at $75 per person it will fill quickly.
See details and photos here..
http://www.landryacademy.com/momsretreat.htm
G2) Volvo Environment Contest
Start now on planning your projects for this competition: http://www.volvoadventure.org/home.aspx
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
The Volvo Adventure - in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme - is an educational programme that rewards environmental activities and the decision-makers of the future. To enter, you form a team of 2 to 5 members aged 13 to 16 (at competition opening - July 1st 2012). Perform an environmental project in your local community & submit the project via our online submission tool before the competition deadline, January 31st 2013.
Projects are judged and the best projects are selected for an all expenses paid trip to Göteborg, Sweden where they can win: 1st place = 10,000 USD, 2nd = 6,000 USD and 3rd = 4,000 USD
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
Too young to enter the Volvo Adventure ? Bob the Bunny's competition is aimed at younger adventurers aged between 10 to 12 years old (at the competition opening - July 1st 2012). To enter, you form a team of 1 to 3 members, identify a local environmental issue and create an A4 cartoon strip illustrating the issue and actions that you might take to solve it. The submissions should be sent to us before the competition deadline of 24:00 CET on February 28th 2013. Next years winning team will be sent to the 2013 Volvo Adventure final.
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Time to sign up for Pizza Hut BookIt program
2) Godspell, Jr.
3) Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Camps
4) The Crucible performance in South Bend
5) Outreach for World Hope Benefit--tomorrow!
6) Summer Architecture Camps for kids
7) Christian Football League
8) Volunteer opportunities
1) Time to sign up for Pizza Hut BookIt program
They do not allow homeschool groups to do this any longer....individual homeschool families must go to the web site here and sign up: http://www.bookitprogram.com/Enrollment/index.asp
You will receive 6 personal pan pizza coupons to be used each month next school year as your K-6 student reaches his/her reading goals.
2) Godspell, Jr.
Can't make it to the Broadway revival of Godspell in NYC (that would be most of us)? Come to Godspell Jr. right here in Michiana to experience a youth version of the play which includes 14 of the original Broadway songs including "Day by Day" and "All Good Gifts." Hear the Gospel of Matthew brought to life by a cast of youth 9-19 years old acting/singing the parables to upbeat rock tempo music in a play appropriate for all ages. Show Dates: Friday, May 18 & Saturday, May 19, 7:00 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Grant St., Niles, MI. Tickets $5 (10-pack $45, further discounts available for children's groups or larger groups--Call 269-684-3454). All ticket sales benefit children's charities here and abroad. Tickets available at Color Me Christian, 101 E. Main St, Niles; from the Grace United Methodist Church office, 501 Grant St., Niles (phone: 269-683-8770); or contact Cordelia Tomasino (269-684-3454) or a cast member. See the church website for more information: www.graceumcniles.org.
3) Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Camps
Hello,
The attached documents have information on the upcoming Fort St. Joseph Archaeology camp season and open house. If you know anyone who would be interested, please share this with them.
This is going to be a great season, so I hope to see you either at a camp or the open house!
Carol Bainbridge, Director
Fort St. Joseph Museum
508 E. Main St.
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-4702, ext. 212
cbainbridge@nilesmi.org
4) The Crucible performance in South Bend
In an age where one's reputation can so quickly be tarnished by a blogpost or tweet, we do well to think before we "speak". Trinity School at Greenlawn's senior class will perform "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, which deals directly with the questions of honesty, justice and reputation. The performance will take place in the Trinity School auditorium on Friday, May 18 at 7:30. The play is based on the historical event of the Salem witch trials of 1692. Miller wrote this play in 1953 to mirror the anti-communist hysteria inspired by Senator Joseph McCarthy. Miller himself was called before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1956 and asked to name people in the theater community whom he knew were members of the communist party in America. This play is open to the public. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and $16 for families. For more information, please call 574-287-5590.
5) Outreach for World Hope Benefit--tomorrow!
The last two years students from Trinity School's Life Committee have hosted a concert for the benefit of a charity. This year, students will be giving proceeds to Outreach for World Hope, a Christian organization that focuses helping the poor in the Chiquimula region of Guatemala. Many of the school's students have gone on mission trips to this region to feed and cloth many in need. The benefit will take place on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30, at the Trinity School Athletic Center- 53666 N. Ironwood Dr.. Student band, Liquid Rabbit, will be playing and tickets are $7 at the door. For more information, please contact Wendy Baxter at wbaxter@trinityschools.org or 574-315-3755.
6) Summer Architecture Camps for kids
Please see the attachment for more info on Architecture Classes being offered at Andrews University in Berrien Springs.
7) Christian Football League
Here is an opportunity for homeschoolers and private schoolers to play in a Christian football league. Christian Football League of MI is in the process of gathering interested players in Berrien and Cass Counties and in Northern Indiana to form a new team for this area for the fall 2012 season. Players from 7-12 grades (current 6th graders) are invited to contact Boyd Meyers at boydmeyers@gmail.com. Cost is less than $300, which includes everything except cleats. The CFL has accident/health/liability insurance. Visit their website at www.cfl-mi.com for more info. We invite you to pass this information on to private schoolers and other homeschoolers.
8) Volunteer Opportunities
A) Want Free Access to the Senior PGA Championship Tournament While Giving Back to Your Community?
We need 40 Volunteers to work the concession stand from May 22nd through May 27th.
Three shifts available, choose one shift for each day:
5:30 – 10:00 10 people
10:00 – 4:00 20 people
4:00 – 8:30 10 people
After your shift, you will have free access to stay and watch the golf event!!!
Please respond by Wednesday, May 9th at Noon (If they still need people, I am sure they would be happy to hear from someone)
For your generous efforts, we will make a donation in your name to one of the following local charitable organizations:
The Opportunity Center
Gateway
Emergency Shelter Services
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency
The Volunteer Center
Please contact:
Herb Caldwell
hcaldwell@c4cd.org
Herbert Caldwell
Vice President, Consortium for Community Development
175 W. Main St .
Benton Harbor , MI 49022
269.277.5201 Office
269.208.8457 Mobile
269.926.4045 Fax
B) Girls on the Run
Want to join an afternoon of fun? Do you enjoy styling hair? What about cheering others on as they make their way around a 5K course? United Way of Southwest Michigan needs your help! On Thursday May 31st the Girls on the Run program is having its 5K event at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs.
The following positions are volunteer opportunities with tentative time frames:
Registration Check In: Attend the event from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (aid in the check in of all racing participants)
Hair Station: Attend the event from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. (help style hair!)
Food Table: Attend the event from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (help staff a food table)
Parking Assistance: Attend the event from 3:15 - 6:30 p.m. (help direct incoming traffic as they enter the fairgrounds)
Route Assistance: Attend the event from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (help cheer the girls around the route)
Volunteer Check In Attend the event from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. (help check in all volunteers for specific positions)
If any of these positions are of interest to you, please click here to register! Please make sure to select the appropriate position under the "5K Volunteer Positions".
Questions: Adam Burnett, Impact Strategies Coordinator at United Way of Southwest Michigan . Email adam.burnett@uwsm.org phone 269-982-1700 ext.24.
Positions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis."
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
"The Volunteer Center promotes, supports and connects volunteers working to build a strong, caring community."
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LINKS TO SHARE:
If you have a favorite link or website, please share.
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CLASSIFIEDS
PHONE NEEDED
Boost mobile phone needed
The Homeschool Hub is currently in need of an upgraded cell phone for Boost Mobile. This is our groups phone and we get calls from parents with questions about homeschooling. Very needful. However, our current phone is very outdated. We are told that we may not get calls because of the system on the old phone.
If you happen to have an old Boost Mobile phone with CDMI (updated coverage), we would appreciate the donation. It will go to a good cause. We would be willing to trade this old dinosaur!
Thank you
text or call
269-370-4589
ONLINE TUTORING
Online video tutoring in math, science, English and writing, and ACT/SAT, CLEP, and college testing.
$20 per hourly session.
Sam Salo
262-721-8887
samuel.a.salo@gmail.com
facebook.com/samsalotutoring
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
Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! (Advertisements stay in for two weeks unless we work out something else in advance)
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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