Homeschool HUB News Update--September 21
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!) Don't forget to do one of these if you change your email address!
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.)
September 28--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
October 1--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
October 16--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting
October 19--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Don't forget the Classifieds!
G2) Help the HUB--shop!
G1) Don't forget the Classifieds!
At the end of every newsletter is the FREE classified section. Sometimes people offer free stuff, sometimes they are looking to buy something (like in this issue!), sometimes they have something to sell for a good deal...it's always good to check it out and see what is going on. Feel free to email an ad for the classifieds in to us any time. Just put "ad for newsletter" in the subject and send to homeschoolhub@yahoo.com
G2) Help the HUB--shop!
As you prepare to do your holiday shopping, please remember the HUB. You can go to hshub.org and click on the link to amazon from the main page of our site. Anything you buy, the HUB gets a few pennies--at NO COST TO YOU! It's win-win. You get great deals at amazon, and the HUB gets a donation from amazon. It all adds up and helps us continue services like this newsletter. Thanks in advance!
Remember--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.
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Michiana Covenant Academy Art Classes
2) Homeschool Family Day at the Capitol (Lansing, MI)
3) Homeschool Driver's Ed Class
4) Fun Volunteer Opportunity
1) Michiana Covenant Academy Art Classes
Michiana Covenant Academy art students work with a wide range of media to create original designs based on studied art. K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 follow 3 year rotations and 9-12 a four year rotation based on both time periods and cultures. Our certified teachers explore both 2D and 3D with an emphasis on learning styles, techniques, drawing and exploration. We also offer a fine arts drawing class and a class in graphic design for grades 7-12. Michiana Covenant Academy only serves homeschool students and we have many other classes available. Come check out these classes and other course offerings at: michianacovenantacademy.org If you have any questions contact us at: academy@michianacovenant.org
2) Bethel College Hosts Youth Outreach (See You at the Pole)
Bethel College, in partnership with local churches, is reaching out to local youth through the event, "See You at the Pole" (SYATP) on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Auditorium. High school and junior high youth are encouraged to attend.
This is the 22nd anniversary for SYATP, a student-initiated and student-led movement that started in the Ft. Worth suburb of Burleson, Texas, in 1990. SYATP brings students to their school flagpoles to intercede for their leaders, schools and families, asking God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and countries.
For more information about this event, visit www.syatp.com.
3) Homeschool Driver's Ed Class
See attached file for info on the Marazita Driving school's Driver's Ed Class for homeschool students.
4) Fun Volunteer Opportunity
You are invited to Prom: An Evening With The Stars
WHAT is THE PROM? It is a Magical Evening for Individuals with Special Needs complete with full Star Treatment!
WHERE: First Church of God, 2627 Niles Avenue in St. Joseph , MI
WHY: A fun and practical way to celebrate our friends with special needs with a star-struck evening of dancing, games, food, and celebration = a party!
WHO: Area churches, businesses, schools, agencies and VOLUNTEERS are partnering to create this fun-filled evening.
WHEN: Saturday, October 6, from 6–10 p.m., he theme will be "." Check-in and the red carpet walk opens at 5:30 p.m.
For the Guests...Star Treatment!
As they arrive at First Church in St. Joseph they will be greeted by the registration team, meet their escort who will make sure they have a wonderful time at the prom, travel the Red Carpet and then be off for their complete prom experience! Paparazzi will capture the moments.
Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by music, dancing, game stations, including Deal or No Deal! Of course no prom is complete without prom portraits. They will dance the night away and take breaks: to stop at the mini salon for a quick up-do or make up touch ups, to swing by the Comedy Club for a few laughs, or join in karaoke, and even play some mini-golf!
VOLUNTEERS: will take photos, be an escort, assist with games, prom store, decorations, food prep, serving food and drinks during the event, set up and tear down, safety and security, dress and suit alterations - in advance of the event,
Not able to volunteer - Making a DONATION:
Corsages, boutonnieres, red carpet, sheet cakes, punch fountains, bottles of water, white Christmas lights, Electric extension cords, Gently used formal wear: ALL sizes are needed!
Prom / pageant / bridesmaid dresses, anniversary / cocktail dresses, men's suits / dress shirts / ties, tuxedos, men's and ladies' party shoes, formal handbags, costume jewelry. For more information: specialneedsprom.com
To volunteer log in at www.volunteerswmi.org to register as a volunteer and connect with Overflow Church (one of the sponsors) to see the volunteer options under Special Needs Prom An Evening with the Stars.
Contact Volunteer Southwest Michigan for more details.
Debra Panozzo
Adult and family volunteer coordinator
Volunteer Southwest Michigan
269-983-0912 ext 13
www.volunteerswmi.org
Volunteering made easy!
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LINKS TO SHARE:
Download free pdf versions of a "living books" literature magazine for kids:
http://www.sparrowtreesquare.com/magazine.html
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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 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
WANTED TO BUY!!
I am looking for Switched on Schoolhouse for 7 grade. I would prefer a "package deal" but will consider individual subjects.
contact Amy 269-436-4120
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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EASY WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
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.
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!) Don't forget to do one of these if you change your email address!
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.)
September 28--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
October 1--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
October 16--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting
October 19--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Don't forget the Classifieds!
G2) Help the HUB--shop!
G1) Don't forget the Classifieds!
At the end of every newsletter is the FREE classified section. Sometimes people offer free stuff, sometimes they are looking to buy something (like in this issue!), sometimes they have something to sell for a good deal...it's always good to check it out and see what is going on. Feel free to email an ad for the classifieds in to us any time. Just put "ad for newsletter" in the subject and send to homeschoolhub@yahoo.com
G2) Help the HUB--shop!
As you prepare to do your holiday shopping, please remember the HUB. You can go to hshub.org and click on the link to amazon from the main page of our site. Anything you buy, the HUB gets a few pennies--at NO COST TO YOU! It's win-win. You get great deals at amazon, and the HUB gets a donation from amazon. It all adds up and helps us continue services like this newsletter. Thanks in advance!
Remember--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.
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Michiana Covenant Academy Art Classes
2) Homeschool Family Day at the Capitol (Lansing, MI)
3) Homeschool Driver's Ed Class
4) Fun Volunteer Opportunity
1) Michiana Covenant Academy Art Classes
Michiana Covenant Academy art students work with a wide range of media to create original designs based on studied art. K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 follow 3 year rotations and 9-12 a four year rotation based on both time periods and cultures. Our certified teachers explore both 2D and 3D with an emphasis on learning styles, techniques, drawing and exploration. We also offer a fine arts drawing class and a class in graphic design for grades 7-12. Michiana Covenant Academy only serves homeschool students and we have many other classes available. Come check out these classes and other course offerings at: michianacovenantacademy.org If you have any questions contact us at: academy@michianacovenant.org
2) Bethel College Hosts Youth Outreach (See You at the Pole)
Bethel College, in partnership with local churches, is reaching out to local youth through the event, "See You at the Pole" (SYATP) on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Auditorium. High school and junior high youth are encouraged to attend.
This is the 22nd anniversary for SYATP, a student-initiated and student-led movement that started in the Ft. Worth suburb of Burleson, Texas, in 1990. SYATP brings students to their school flagpoles to intercede for their leaders, schools and families, asking God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and countries.
For more information about this event, visit www.syatp.com.
3) Homeschool Driver's Ed Class
See attached file for info on the Marazita Driving school's Driver's Ed Class for homeschool students.
4) Fun Volunteer Opportunity
You are invited to Prom: An Evening With The Stars
WHAT is THE PROM? It is a Magical Evening for Individuals with Special Needs complete with full Star Treatment!
WHERE: First Church of God, 2627 Niles Avenue in St. Joseph , MI
WHY: A fun and practical way to celebrate our friends with special needs with a star-struck evening of dancing, games, food, and celebration = a party!
WHO: Area churches, businesses, schools, agencies and VOLUNTEERS are partnering to create this fun-filled evening.
WHEN: Saturday, October 6, from 6–10 p.m., he theme will be "." Check-in and the red carpet walk opens at 5:30 p.m.
For the Guests...Star Treatment!
As they arrive at First Church in St. Joseph they will be greeted by the registration team, meet their escort who will make sure they have a wonderful time at the prom, travel the Red Carpet and then be off for their complete prom experience! Paparazzi will capture the moments.
Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by music, dancing, game stations, including Deal or No Deal! Of course no prom is complete without prom portraits. They will dance the night away and take breaks: to stop at the mini salon for a quick up-do or make up touch ups, to swing by the Comedy Club for a few laughs, or join in karaoke, and even play some mini-golf!
VOLUNTEERS: will take photos, be an escort, assist with games, prom store, decorations, food prep, serving food and drinks during the event, set up and tear down, safety and security, dress and suit alterations - in advance of the event,
Not able to volunteer - Making a DONATION:
Corsages, boutonnieres, red carpet, sheet cakes, punch fountains, bottles of water, white Christmas lights, Electric extension cords, Gently used formal wear: ALL sizes are needed!
Prom / pageant / bridesmaid dresses, anniversary / cocktail dresses, men's suits / dress shirts / ties, tuxedos, men's and ladies' party shoes, formal handbags, costume jewelry. For more information: specialneedsprom.com
To volunteer log in at www.volunteerswmi.org to register as a volunteer and connect with Overflow Church (one of the sponsors) to see the volunteer options under Special Needs Prom An Evening with the Stars.
Contact Volunteer Southwest Michigan for more details.
Debra Panozzo
Adult and family volunteer coordinator
Volunteer Southwest Michigan
269-983-0912 ext 13
www.volunteerswmi.org
Volunteering made easy!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LINKS TO SHARE:
Download free pdf versions of a "living books" literature magazine for kids:
http://www.sparrowtreesquare.com/magazine.html
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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 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
WANTED TO BUY!!
I am looking for Switched on Schoolhouse for 7 grade. I would prefer a "package deal" but will consider individual subjects.
contact Amy 269-436-4120
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
EASY WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
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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