Homeschool HUB News Update--June 29
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
July 2--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
July 3 Homeschool Beach Day--admission will be FULL PRICE due to the holiday
July 6--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
July 12--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
July 18--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Help Niles, MI community garden get a $4,000 grant!
G1) Help Niles, MI community garden get a $4,000 grant!
The gardens are available to and utilized by homeschool families. There is an online competition in which the top 5 vote getting gardens split a $20,000 grant. You can vote online once daily until August 6th. If we can get more people voting for Niles we have a very good chance to help a great project in our community. Here is the link you go to for voting...Niles is bottom row, second from left:
Garden voting until August 6….top 5 get $4,000 each …. http://deloachcommunitygardens.com/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Performance Arts Workshop in Niles
2) Theater Performance at the Fair
3) Berrien Springs Parent Partnership
4) Niles Homeschool Partnership
5) Volunteer Opportunities
1) Performance Arts Workshop in Niles
For students who just finished 3rd-6th grade. July 9-12 (M-Th), 9 am-12 pm for 3rd/4th graders, 1-4 pm for 5th/6th graders. Held at Brandywine Elementary School. Showcase Performance on Thursday, July 12, 7 pm (Students should arrive at 6:30 pm). Daily activities include singing, dancing, creative music, guest performers, performance practice. snack. Director, Denise Boger (choir director, Brandywine Schools); Artistic Director, August Garritano (former Young American, student at Southwest MI College); Lena Miles (vocal music education student, MSU). Questions? Contact Camp Director, Denise Boger at dbogersing@yahoo.com or (269) 362-4527. For more information see: Brandywine Performing Arts Workshop
2) Theater Performance at the Fair
Theater for Children and Young Adults will be performing patriotic songs and Camp Rock songs at the St Joe County 4H fair July 3 and 4 at 2 pm and will also participate in the Talent Show at 6:30 on July 3. These are some talented local kids, so stop by and support them if you are at the fair. It will be a fun show to see!
3) Berrien Springs Parent Partnership
Berrien Springs Parent Partnership is a FREE program to enhance your child's homeschool education with elective class choices in a variety of settings.
What is different this year?
No seated class is required, for any student in grade 1-12!
Only 1-2 virtual classes are required per semester, depending on your student's grade level. All Community Classes are optional, and each student may choose up to 3 per semester. The field trip and dance classes remain as just two of the many community classes offered. We have more exciting community classes than ever! Check out our NEW website at www.berrienspringspartnership.com for more information and how to register.
Registration will begin Sunday, July 29th through the online link found on the website.
Questions? Call Sharon Haynes: 470-0352 or email: shaynes@homeoftheshamrocks.org
4) Niles Homeschool Partnership Program
Registration for the 2012-2013 school year is open, and info about the class choices are available online, including some new ones. More info at the site below (you may need to cut and paste it into your browser--it's a long one):
http://nilesschools.schoolwires.net/212620428164940510/site/default.asp?2113
5) Volunteer Opportunities
A: WHO: Niles Parks Boards invites volunteers to join them once a month.
WHAT: Collect garbage and keep the parks looking good and trash out of the river.
WHERE: Niles City Parks - there are 20 parks within the city.
WHEN: Monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Meet at the Riverfront Amphitheater at 9 am, rain or shine (not storms) for your assignment. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20.
B: Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph where you can volunteer on a short term basis for the Art Fair coming up on July 14&15 or volunteer on an on-going basis as a greeter/receptionist.
For details go to www.volunteerswmi.org and reviewing the listings under Krasl Art Center .
Do you enjoy talking to people? The Krasl Art Center has the perfect opportunity for you. They are in need of volunteers to sit at the receptionist desk. Greet visitors, answer the phone, assist with occasional mailings and other small tasks as needed. The Krasl is a fun, inviting and always changing place to be. Times available to volunteer are Monday - Friday, 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm. They would love to have you join the volunteer team!
Debra Panozzo
Adult and family volunteer coordinator
Volunteer Southwest Michigan
269-983-0912 ext 13 St. Joseph
269-683-5464 ext 16 Niles
www.volunteerswmi.org
Volunteering made easy!
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LINKS TO SHARE:
If you have a favorite link or website, 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
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.
--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 (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
July 2--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
July 3 Homeschool Beach Day--admission will be FULL PRICE due to the holiday
July 6--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
July 12--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
July 18--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Help Niles, MI community garden get a $4,000 grant!
G1) Help Niles, MI community garden get a $4,000 grant!
The gardens are available to and utilized by homeschool families. There is an online competition in which the top 5 vote getting gardens split a $20,000 grant. You can vote online once daily until August 6th. If we can get more people voting for Niles we have a very good chance to help a great project in our community. Here is the link you go to for voting...Niles is bottom row, second from left:
Garden voting until August 6….top 5 get $4,000 each …. http://deloachcommunitygardens.com/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Performance Arts Workshop in Niles
2) Theater Performance at the Fair
3) Berrien Springs Parent Partnership
4) Niles Homeschool Partnership
5) Volunteer Opportunities
1) Performance Arts Workshop in Niles
For students who just finished 3rd-6th grade. July 9-12 (M-Th), 9 am-12 pm for 3rd/4th graders, 1-4 pm for 5th/6th graders. Held at Brandywine Elementary School. Showcase Performance on Thursday, July 12, 7 pm (Students should arrive at 6:30 pm). Daily activities include singing, dancing, creative music, guest performers, performance practice. snack. Director, Denise Boger (choir director, Brandywine Schools); Artistic Director, August Garritano (former Young American, student at Southwest MI College); Lena Miles (vocal music education student, MSU). Questions? Contact Camp Director, Denise Boger at dbogersing@yahoo.com or (269) 362-4527. For more information see: Brandywine Performing Arts Workshop
2) Theater Performance at the Fair
Theater for Children and Young Adults will be performing patriotic songs and Camp Rock songs at the St Joe County 4H fair July 3 and 4 at 2 pm and will also participate in the Talent Show at 6:30 on July 3. These are some talented local kids, so stop by and support them if you are at the fair. It will be a fun show to see!
3) Berrien Springs Parent Partnership
Berrien Springs Parent Partnership is a FREE program to enhance your child's homeschool education with elective class choices in a variety of settings.
What is different this year?
No seated class is required, for any student in grade 1-12!
Only 1-2 virtual classes are required per semester, depending on your student's grade level. All Community Classes are optional, and each student may choose up to 3 per semester. The field trip and dance classes remain as just two of the many community classes offered. We have more exciting community classes than ever! Check out our NEW website at www.berrienspringspartnership.com for more information and how to register.
Registration will begin Sunday, July 29th through the online link found on the website.
Questions? Call Sharon Haynes: 470-0352 or email: shaynes@homeoftheshamrocks.org
4) Niles Homeschool Partnership Program
Registration for the 2012-2013 school year is open, and info about the class choices are available online, including some new ones. More info at the site below (you may need to cut and paste it into your browser--it's a long one):
http://nilesschools.schoolwires.net/212620428164940510/site/default.asp?2113
5) Volunteer Opportunities
A: WHO: Niles Parks Boards invites volunteers to join them once a month.
WHAT: Collect garbage and keep the parks looking good and trash out of the river.
WHERE: Niles City Parks - there are 20 parks within the city.
WHEN: Monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Meet at the Riverfront Amphitheater at 9 am, rain or shine (not storms) for your assignment. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20.
B: Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph where you can volunteer on a short term basis for the Art Fair coming up on July 14&15 or volunteer on an on-going basis as a greeter/receptionist.
For details go to www.volunteerswmi.org and reviewing the listings under Krasl Art Center .
Do you enjoy talking to people? The Krasl Art Center has the perfect opportunity for you. They are in need of volunteers to sit at the receptionist desk. Greet visitors, answer the phone, assist with occasional mailings and other small tasks as needed. The Krasl is a fun, inviting and always changing place to be. Times available to volunteer are Monday - Friday, 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm. They would love to have you join the volunteer team!
Debra Panozzo
Adult and family volunteer coordinator
Volunteer Southwest Michigan
269-983-0912 ext 13 St. Joseph
269-683-5464 ext 16 Niles
www.volunteerswmi.org
Volunteering made easy!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LINKS TO SHARE:
If you have a favorite link or website, please share.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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