Homeschool HUB News Update--July 6
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 (Check with those offering the program for cancellations or changes before you go.)
July 10 Homeschool Beach Day--
July 12--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
July 13--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
July 18--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
August 6--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Help Niles, MI community garden get a $4,000 grant!
G2) Blue Heron Highlight Video
G3) High School Students Sought for Game Program Opportunity
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/
G2) Blue Heron Highlight Video
Don't miss this! A short 3 1/2 minute video of the blue heron nest from the Cornell nestcam (Note: a brief scene of the parents mating occurs at 0:26-0:31)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH5K4tjjBjs
G3) High School Students Sought for Game Program Opportunity
My name is Sam Salo. As a former homeschooler, my great desire is to tap into the homeschooling world to find bright minds who are interested in the burgeoning field of gaming and gaming's new and cutting-edge frontiers.
In short, Red Letter Calculus is a set of algorithms that are designed around procedural generation of 3D worlds, characters, animation, and artificial intelligent. The end goal is to create a software program, centering around a scripting language, that would facilitate the creation of complete video games with a fraction of current monetary, people, and time requirements. With a proper team to development this project, each member could be creating complete, triple-AAA quality games with their own hands in as little as one year from the current moment.
At this point, positions aren't paid; more specifically, the initial approach at this point shouldn't be classified as either "paid" or "unpaid". This is a development project of its own type, with high amounts of immediate academic profit and future business potential involved for everyone on the team.
The website for the project is http://www.redlettercalculus.com/. I have spent the last year inventing the mechanics of the design, and I am now in need of a small to medium-sized team of able minds to bring the design to complete fruition as a software product and scripting language. Regarding the particular types of skills I am looking for...
-Teen, highschool, and/or college-aged homeschoolers with knowledge and/or experience in any of the following:
-OpenGL
-Unity 3D
-3D modeling and animation
-C, C++, C#, and/or assembly language
-General knowledge in graphics programming and theory
-A good grasp of math and physics as they pertain to graphics and gaming
-Knowledge of voxel theory a bonus
Please feel free to contact me with the following information:
Email: samuel.a.salo@gmail.com
Phone: 262-721-88887
Website: http://www.redlettercalculus.com/
I look forward to talking with anyone in the group!
Sincerely,
Sam Salo
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) 2nd Annual Homeschool Info Night
2) Congratulations to Theater Students!
3) Science Conference for High School Students
4) Robotics/FabLab Summer Camps for Kids and Adults
5) Homeschool Football League
6) Million Mother March in Lansing
7) Banana Splits Relay Teams
8) Kindleberger Performing Arts Festival
9) Berrien Springs Parent Partnership
10) Niles Homeschool Partnership
11) Volunteer Opportunities
1) 2nd Annual Homeschool Info Night
Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Homeschool Info Night will be Tuesday August 28th from 6-8 at LMC Bertrand in Niles, MI. If you have a club, class, group, or activity that caters to homeschoolers, you are welcome to set up an info table. If you are a tutor or teacher or offer any service of interest to homeschoolers, you are welcome to set up an info table. Contact Diane Day to reserve a spot: joharding_20@yahoo.com. If you are a homeschooler, save the date! It will be a night for info and connection with other homeschoolers. Last year was great, and we hope to make this year even greater!
2) Congratulations to Theater Students!
The students from Theater for Children and Young Adults who competed in the talent show at the St. Joe County Fair did very well. Congrats to Emily Wallace for being getting first place with her solo in the Jr. Vocal Solo division--she is going to STATE FAIR! Congrats to Lizzy Jensen for Third Place in the Jr. Vocal Solo division. Congrats to Renee' & Raquel for 2nd place in the Sr. Vocal Group division!
3) Science Conference for High School Students
There are some spots open for homeschoolers at this one-day conference in South Bend. It looks like a great opportunity. The theme this year is aeronautics. Check the website for more info and highlights from last year's conference:
http://www.tech.purdue.edu/SouthBend/pltw/2012PLTWConf.cfm
4) Robotics/FabLab Summer Camps for Kids and Adults
Lake Michigan College is offering robotics and fabrication camps this summer for students ages 7-14, along with two-day seminars
for building and programming robots for adults. The instruction will take place at LMC's Bertrand Crossing Campus, South Haven Campus, and at Niles Eastside Connections School. There is a small amount of scholarship money available, so please inquire if you need that. They are really looking for some more enrollment in the July 9-13 Robotics camp! The following camps and seminars will be offered:
Robotics Camps for Students Aged 9-14
In the Robotics camps, students work in pairs to solve challenges by building and programming robots using the LEGO® Mindstorms® (RCX) Robotics Invention System. They build their own robot and learn computer programming to control it. Each day includes structured lessons and activities to practice construction and programming skills.
Dates:
July 9-13 Robotics I (at Niles Eastside Connections School)
July 23-27 Robotics I (at LMC South Haven Campus)
Aug 6-10 Robotics I (at Niles Eastside Connections School)
Aug 20-24 Robotics II (at Niles Eastside Connections School)
Time:9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Cost:$250
Fabrication Camp for Students Aged 10-15
Students learn about digital fabrication, making both artistic and practical designs using laser cutting, vinyl cutting, 3D printing, and
CNC router technology. LMC Bertrand Crossing is one of only approximately 100 Fab Labs (short for Fabrication Laboratory) in the
world that believe anyone can make almost anything. Participants learn about mechanical and software design, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Students will complete several projects and mini challenges.
Dates: July 30-Aug 3
Time: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Location: LMC Bertrand Crossing Campus
Cost: $250
Elementary Lego We-Do Camp for Students Aged 7-8
Using LEGO® kits, students use computer programming to make machines that move. Gears, levers, motors, and machines of all kinds are discussed, all with step-by-step pictures.
Dates: July 30-Aug 3
Time: 9 a.m.- Noon
Location: Niles Eastside Connections School
Cost: $150
Train the Trainer Two-Day Seminar for Adult Students
Adult students receive hands-on experience with building and programming the Lego® NXT robot, an introduction to other Lego®
curriculum including Simple Machines® and WeDo®. Competition opportunities will also be introduced, specifically First Lego League,
First Tech Challenge, and VEX®. Attendees will have enough information at the end of the seminar to find the tools they need to start their own program. Lunch and snacks provided.
Dates: July 16-17 (at Niles Eastside Connections School)
July 19-20 (at LMC South Haven Campus)
Time: 8 a.m.- 4p.m.
Cost: $200
For more information, visit www.lakemichigancollege.edu/ce.
Pre-registration is required. Those interested in registering, call
(269) 695-1391.
5) Homeschool Football League
A Homeschool Football League has established a team in our community. There is a team for Junior High and one for High School. It is a bit costly, but the Niles Homeschool Partnership Program will offer it as a Community Resource class, so it will be paid for if you wish. The Niles Program will be creating a Sports class that Junior High or High School student can customize to their likes. It will include such choices as football, basketball, flag football, skiing, and tennis.
The Football League is available to Homeschoolers, Private Schoolers and Public Schoolers in Indiana and Michigan. You must be a Michigan resident to participate in the Niles Homeschool Partnership program, however.
Here is an overall picture of the approaching season dates. It can be a bit overwhelming to look at the whole thing at one time but I reminded myself as the chauffeur mom - it's a limited time, not an entire year. :)
Practices:
June/July (except July 2) - Mon. mornings 9-12:00 (recommended) Usually at the First Miss. Church field, but at Harvest Fields when announced.
Aug. 8 - Pay'n Pads Day - time and location TBA (possibly at Community Baptist on Rt. 12) This when the boys will be fitted and receive their pads. Payment is due at his time unless you are with the Niles Partnership.
Aug. 13-24 (2 wks.) - practice each evening, time TBA (4:30-6:30 or 5-7:00) -( state requirement of 2 wks. with pads before first game)
Aug. 25 - First Game
No Game Labor Day weekend
Sept. 8 - Game and each succeeding Sat. through Oct. 27. = total of 9 games.
Sept. - Oct. - practices each evening except for Wed. evening (recommended)
Please contact Joan Steere if you or someone you know might be interested in the football league: jpsteere@gmail.com
6) Million Mother March in Lansing
A great family-friendly opportunity to visit the state capitol and show your kids how citizens affect laws and policy! There is a "march" in support of moms and breastfeeding taking place July 18th at 10 am at the capitol building in Lansing. Registration is free, and all people are welcome, not just moms.
The March is intended to bring attention to breastfeeding as well as to show that the issue has supporters that are willing to stand up for the rights of mothers; To strengthen families and bring together communities through the support, empowerment and advocacy of mothers doing what is right and natural for their children. The hope is that laws preventing the harassment of breastfeeding mothers will be enacted.
For more info: http://breastfeedingmothersunite.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/millionmothersmarch
7) Banana Splits Relay Teams
Time to Run for Fun! The Banana Split Relay is a track relay featuring two events, a 6 mile run and 4 mile walk to be held on Saturday July 28th in Saint Joe, Michigan. Kevin Siek of St. Joe is coordinating a few teams of interested runners/walkers for this event. Kevin has enjoyed a 28 year running career and has finished first in his two most recent Berrien County races, including the Blossomtime 5K. He is a homeschooling Dad and enjoys sharing his love of running with all ages.
This opportunity is perfect for current students running track in school, for families looking to increase their fitness goals and even youngsters who want to see what it is like to participate in a relay. Any age is welcomed. Please check out the following link and reply to this email: sevensieks@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Jen and Kevin for Banana Splits
http://www.bccancerservice.org/Banana Splits Relay.pdf
8) Kindleberger Performing Arts Festival
The Kindleberger festival offers free family entertainment. It takes place in Kindleberger park in Parchment, MI (near Kalamazoo). It is well worth a drive. This year's plays are Honk! a musical based on The Ugly Duckling fairy tale and Charlotte's Web. All Performances are FREE!
Performance Dates for 2011:
Wednesday, July 11:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 5:30pm; "Honk!": 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 12:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 5:30pm; "Honk!": 7:00 pm
Friday, July 13:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 5:30pm; "Honk!": 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 14:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 3:30pm; "Honk!": 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 15:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 3:30pm; "Honk!": 5:00 pm
Lawn Seating: Bring a Blanket or a Lawn Chair. Rain site for all play performances is Parchment Middle School at 307 N. Riverview Drive. There are additional activities on the weekend including a car show, children's activities, and more. See the attached flyer or website for more info: http://www.kindleberger.org/festival.php
9) 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
10) 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
Remember that middle school and high school students registered with the program are allowed to participate in school sports teams.
11) Volunteer Opportunities
A) Come to St. Joseph and hang out with the "Pirates" and help visitors have a good time while in the area. St. Joseph Today is looking for volunteers who will greet volunteers at their Center and provide information. They are especially looking for volunteers on Monday or Friday mornings.
B) Crafts with Kids
WHERE: Benton Harbor Street Ministry
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for the month of July. Starting with lunch at noon and activity time until 4 pm.
WHO: Volunteers to assist at craft time with youth between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.
WHAT: Keep kids learning (while having fun.)
C) Berrien County Trial Courts
If you can smile, you have one of the skills needed to join the Welcoming Team program. People coming to the courthouse are often there for their first time and unsure of the where to go. The Welcoming Team provides directions to the public as to location of court rooms and other government offices.
If you enjoy working with numbers and data there is a volunteer position for a skilled office clerk volunteer to assist in the Financial Office. To connect or review additional details go to: www.volunteerswmi.org and link to Berrien County Trial Courts, Family Division to review the volunteer options.
D) Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, July 14-15, 2012 in St. Joseph Volunteer options:
Parking attendants provide directions to the correct lots, whether they are artists, visitors, looking for parking lot for the disabled. Operations volunteers serve on various shifts from Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15th. Operations volunteers are involved in a variety of tasks: set up, take down, and all the things that happen in between. It is fun work, with great people and lots of variety. If you would like to volunteer go to volunteerswmi.org, link to Krasl Art Center to view the volunteer options. You can express interest and link to their volunteer coordinator to sign up.
If you have questions respond to this email. Thank you for being willing to consider becoming a volunteer.
For more options go to www.volunteerswmi.org.
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:
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 (Check with those offering the program for cancellations or changes before you go.)
July 10 Homeschool Beach Day--
July 12--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
July 13--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
July 18--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
August 6--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Help Niles, MI community garden get a $4,000 grant!
G2) Blue Heron Highlight Video
G3) High School Students Sought for Game Program Opportunity
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/
G2) Blue Heron Highlight Video
Don't miss this! A short 3 1/2 minute video of the blue heron nest from the Cornell nestcam (Note: a brief scene of the parents mating occurs at 0:26-0:31)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH5K4tjjBjs
G3) High School Students Sought for Game Program Opportunity
My name is Sam Salo. As a former homeschooler, my great desire is to tap into the homeschooling world to find bright minds who are interested in the burgeoning field of gaming and gaming's new and cutting-edge frontiers.
In short, Red Letter Calculus is a set of algorithms that are designed around procedural generation of 3D worlds, characters, animation, and artificial intelligent. The end goal is to create a software program, centering around a scripting language, that would facilitate the creation of complete video games with a fraction of current monetary, people, and time requirements. With a proper team to development this project, each member could be creating complete, triple-AAA quality games with their own hands in as little as one year from the current moment.
At this point, positions aren't paid; more specifically, the initial approach at this point shouldn't be classified as either "paid" or "unpaid". This is a development project of its own type, with high amounts of immediate academic profit and future business potential involved for everyone on the team.
The website for the project is http://www.redlettercalculus.com/. I have spent the last year inventing the mechanics of the design, and I am now in need of a small to medium-sized team of able minds to bring the design to complete fruition as a software product and scripting language. Regarding the particular types of skills I am looking for...
-Teen, highschool, and/or college-aged homeschoolers with knowledge and/or experience in any of the following:
-OpenGL
-Unity 3D
-3D modeling and animation
-C, C++, C#, and/or assembly language
-General knowledge in graphics programming and theory
-A good grasp of math and physics as they pertain to graphics and gaming
-Knowledge of voxel theory a bonus
Please feel free to contact me with the following information:
Email: samuel.a.salo@gmail.com
Phone: 262-721-88887
Website: http://www.redlettercalculus.com/
I look forward to talking with anyone in the group!
Sincerely,
Sam Salo
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) 2nd Annual Homeschool Info Night
2) Congratulations to Theater Students!
3) Science Conference for High School Students
4) Robotics/FabLab Summer Camps for Kids and Adults
5) Homeschool Football League
6) Million Mother March in Lansing
7) Banana Splits Relay Teams
8) Kindleberger Performing Arts Festival
9) Berrien Springs Parent Partnership
10) Niles Homeschool Partnership
11) Volunteer Opportunities
1) 2nd Annual Homeschool Info Night
Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Homeschool Info Night will be Tuesday August 28th from 6-8 at LMC Bertrand in Niles, MI. If you have a club, class, group, or activity that caters to homeschoolers, you are welcome to set up an info table. If you are a tutor or teacher or offer any service of interest to homeschoolers, you are welcome to set up an info table. Contact Diane Day to reserve a spot: joharding_20@yahoo.com. If you are a homeschooler, save the date! It will be a night for info and connection with other homeschoolers. Last year was great, and we hope to make this year even greater!
2) Congratulations to Theater Students!
The students from Theater for Children and Young Adults who competed in the talent show at the St. Joe County Fair did very well. Congrats to Emily Wallace for being getting first place with her solo in the Jr. Vocal Solo division--she is going to STATE FAIR! Congrats to Lizzy Jensen for Third Place in the Jr. Vocal Solo division. Congrats to Renee' & Raquel for 2nd place in the Sr. Vocal Group division!
3) Science Conference for High School Students
There are some spots open for homeschoolers at this one-day conference in South Bend. It looks like a great opportunity. The theme this year is aeronautics. Check the website for more info and highlights from last year's conference:
http://www.tech.purdue.edu/SouthBend/pltw/2012PLTWConf.cfm
4) Robotics/FabLab Summer Camps for Kids and Adults
Lake Michigan College is offering robotics and fabrication camps this summer for students ages 7-14, along with two-day seminars
for building and programming robots for adults. The instruction will take place at LMC's Bertrand Crossing Campus, South Haven Campus, and at Niles Eastside Connections School. There is a small amount of scholarship money available, so please inquire if you need that. They are really looking for some more enrollment in the July 9-13 Robotics camp! The following camps and seminars will be offered:
Robotics Camps for Students Aged 9-14
In the Robotics camps, students work in pairs to solve challenges by building and programming robots using the LEGO® Mindstorms® (RCX) Robotics Invention System. They build their own robot and learn computer programming to control it. Each day includes structured lessons and activities to practice construction and programming skills.
Dates:
July 9-13 Robotics I (at Niles Eastside Connections School)
July 23-27 Robotics I (at LMC South Haven Campus)
Aug 6-10 Robotics I (at Niles Eastside Connections School)
Aug 20-24 Robotics II (at Niles Eastside Connections School)
Time:9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Cost:$250
Fabrication Camp for Students Aged 10-15
Students learn about digital fabrication, making both artistic and practical designs using laser cutting, vinyl cutting, 3D printing, and
CNC router technology. LMC Bertrand Crossing is one of only approximately 100 Fab Labs (short for Fabrication Laboratory) in the
world that believe anyone can make almost anything. Participants learn about mechanical and software design, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Students will complete several projects and mini challenges.
Dates: July 30-Aug 3
Time: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Location: LMC Bertrand Crossing Campus
Cost: $250
Elementary Lego We-Do Camp for Students Aged 7-8
Using LEGO® kits, students use computer programming to make machines that move. Gears, levers, motors, and machines of all kinds are discussed, all with step-by-step pictures.
Dates: July 30-Aug 3
Time: 9 a.m.- Noon
Location: Niles Eastside Connections School
Cost: $150
Train the Trainer Two-Day Seminar for Adult Students
Adult students receive hands-on experience with building and programming the Lego® NXT robot, an introduction to other Lego®
curriculum including Simple Machines® and WeDo®. Competition opportunities will also be introduced, specifically First Lego League,
First Tech Challenge, and VEX®. Attendees will have enough information at the end of the seminar to find the tools they need to start their own program. Lunch and snacks provided.
Dates: July 16-17 (at Niles Eastside Connections School)
July 19-20 (at LMC South Haven Campus)
Time: 8 a.m.- 4p.m.
Cost: $200
For more information, visit www.lakemichigancollege.edu/ce.
Pre-registration is required. Those interested in registering, call
(269) 695-1391.
5) Homeschool Football League
A Homeschool Football League has established a team in our community. There is a team for Junior High and one for High School. It is a bit costly, but the Niles Homeschool Partnership Program will offer it as a Community Resource class, so it will be paid for if you wish. The Niles Program will be creating a Sports class that Junior High or High School student can customize to their likes. It will include such choices as football, basketball, flag football, skiing, and tennis.
The Football League is available to Homeschoolers, Private Schoolers and Public Schoolers in Indiana and Michigan. You must be a Michigan resident to participate in the Niles Homeschool Partnership program, however.
Here is an overall picture of the approaching season dates. It can be a bit overwhelming to look at the whole thing at one time but I reminded myself as the chauffeur mom - it's a limited time, not an entire year. :)
Practices:
June/July (except July 2) - Mon. mornings 9-12:00 (recommended) Usually at the First Miss. Church field, but at Harvest Fields when announced.
Aug. 8 - Pay'n Pads Day - time and location TBA (possibly at Community Baptist on Rt. 12) This when the boys will be fitted and receive their pads. Payment is due at his time unless you are with the Niles Partnership.
Aug. 13-24 (2 wks.) - practice each evening, time TBA (4:30-6:30 or 5-7:00) -( state requirement of 2 wks. with pads before first game)
Aug. 25 - First Game
No Game Labor Day weekend
Sept. 8 - Game and each succeeding Sat. through Oct. 27. = total of 9 games.
Sept. - Oct. - practices each evening except for Wed. evening (recommended)
Please contact Joan Steere if you or someone you know might be interested in the football league: jpsteere@gmail.com
6) Million Mother March in Lansing
A great family-friendly opportunity to visit the state capitol and show your kids how citizens affect laws and policy! There is a "march" in support of moms and breastfeeding taking place July 18th at 10 am at the capitol building in Lansing. Registration is free, and all people are welcome, not just moms.
The March is intended to bring attention to breastfeeding as well as to show that the issue has supporters that are willing to stand up for the rights of mothers; To strengthen families and bring together communities through the support, empowerment and advocacy of mothers doing what is right and natural for their children. The hope is that laws preventing the harassment of breastfeeding mothers will be enacted.
For more info: http://breastfeedingmothersunite.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/millionmothersmarch
7) Banana Splits Relay Teams
Time to Run for Fun! The Banana Split Relay is a track relay featuring two events, a 6 mile run and 4 mile walk to be held on Saturday July 28th in Saint Joe, Michigan. Kevin Siek of St. Joe is coordinating a few teams of interested runners/walkers for this event. Kevin has enjoyed a 28 year running career and has finished first in his two most recent Berrien County races, including the Blossomtime 5K. He is a homeschooling Dad and enjoys sharing his love of running with all ages.
This opportunity is perfect for current students running track in school, for families looking to increase their fitness goals and even youngsters who want to see what it is like to participate in a relay. Any age is welcomed. Please check out the following link and reply to this email: sevensieks@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Jen and Kevin for Banana Splits
http://www.bccancerservice.org/Banana Splits Relay.pdf
8) Kindleberger Performing Arts Festival
The Kindleberger festival offers free family entertainment. It takes place in Kindleberger park in Parchment, MI (near Kalamazoo). It is well worth a drive. This year's plays are Honk! a musical based on The Ugly Duckling fairy tale and Charlotte's Web. All Performances are FREE!
Performance Dates for 2011:
Wednesday, July 11:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 5:30pm; "Honk!": 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 12:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 5:30pm; "Honk!": 7:00 pm
Friday, July 13:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 5:30pm; "Honk!": 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 14:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 3:30pm; "Honk!": 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 15:
Children's play "Charlotte's Web": 3:30pm; "Honk!": 5:00 pm
Lawn Seating: Bring a Blanket or a Lawn Chair. Rain site for all play performances is Parchment Middle School at 307 N. Riverview Drive. There are additional activities on the weekend including a car show, children's activities, and more. See the attached flyer or website for more info: http://www.kindleberger.org/festival.php
9) 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
10) 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
Remember that middle school and high school students registered with the program are allowed to participate in school sports teams.
11) Volunteer Opportunities
A) Come to St. Joseph and hang out with the "Pirates" and help visitors have a good time while in the area. St. Joseph Today is looking for volunteers who will greet volunteers at their Center and provide information. They are especially looking for volunteers on Monday or Friday mornings.
B) Crafts with Kids
WHERE: Benton Harbor Street Ministry
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for the month of July. Starting with lunch at noon and activity time until 4 pm.
WHO: Volunteers to assist at craft time with youth between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.
WHAT: Keep kids learning (while having fun.)
C) Berrien County Trial Courts
If you can smile, you have one of the skills needed to join the Welcoming Team program. People coming to the courthouse are often there for their first time and unsure of the where to go. The Welcoming Team provides directions to the public as to location of court rooms and other government offices.
If you enjoy working with numbers and data there is a volunteer position for a skilled office clerk volunteer to assist in the Financial Office. To connect or review additional details go to: www.volunteerswmi.org and link to Berrien County Trial Courts, Family Division to review the volunteer options.
D) Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, July 14-15, 2012 in St. Joseph Volunteer options:
Parking attendants provide directions to the correct lots, whether they are artists, visitors, looking for parking lot for the disabled. Operations volunteers serve on various shifts from Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15th. Operations volunteers are involved in a variety of tasks: set up, take down, and all the things that happen in between. It is fun work, with great people and lots of variety. If you would like to volunteer go to volunteerswmi.org, link to Krasl Art Center to view the volunteer options. You can express interest and link to their volunteer coordinator to sign up.
If you have questions respond to this email. Thank you for being willing to consider becoming a volunteer.
For more options go to www.volunteerswmi.org.
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:
A collection of math resources:
https://sites.google.com/site/reynoldsmathcom/
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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
ONLINE MUSIC PROGRAM
The Spaulding School of Music is now releasing a new service to homeschool parents where families can learn from home in our unique online environment. After 20 years of development, the Spaulding Method successfully creates a process that enables any student to learn an instrument "by ear" through a process that is in large part driven and customized by each student. Our teachers can either teach parents how to teach their children, or teach the children directly; the decision is truly up to the parent and how they would like to experience the process.
Religious individuals can learn music through their preferred selection of music as well. With the "child directed" approach that we employ, learners that regularly do not learn well in a standard instructional setting tend to excel.
More information can be found:
http://www.spauldingschoolofmusic.com/OnlineHomeschoolMusicLessons.htm
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.
https://sites.google.com/site/reynoldsmathcom/
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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
ONLINE MUSIC PROGRAM
The Spaulding School of Music is now releasing a new service to homeschool parents where families can learn from home in our unique online environment. After 20 years of development, the Spaulding Method successfully creates a process that enables any student to learn an instrument "by ear" through a process that is in large part driven and customized by each student. Our teachers can either teach parents how to teach their children, or teach the children directly; the decision is truly up to the parent and how they would like to experience the process.
Religious individuals can learn music through their preferred selection of music as well. With the "child directed" approach that we employ, learners that regularly do not learn well in a standard instructional setting tend to excel.
More information can be found:
http://www.spauldingschoolofmusic.com/OnlineHomeschoolMusicLessons.htm
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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