Homeschool HUB News Update--November 16
Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org
Editor: Andrea Bikfalvy
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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.)
November 20--Homeschool Hangout. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd.
November --22--Happy Thanksgiving!!
November 30--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
December 3--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
December 11--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting, 7 pm Niles Police Complex
December 14--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental (special cookie party)
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Spelling Bee
2) Tourney for Tots--this Saturday!
3) Winter Art Classes
4) Michiana Christian Co-op Classes
5) Spring Sports Class in Niles
1) Spelling Bee
The Spelling Bee is fast approaching but it's not too late to sign up! Registration is only $15. There are prizes just for participating! This is a great opportunity to hone those spelling skills AND take part in some healthy competition.
Email me for Spelling Lists if you haven't received them yet. Deadline to sign up is November 30.
Contact me today!
Email: joharding_20@yahoo.com
2) Tourney for Tots--this Saturday!
November 17, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. there will be a Toys-for-Tots fundraiser entitled "the St. Nicholas Tourney for Tots." Archery, sword fighting, costumes, scavenger hunts, food, and fun! Entry fee is one new toy ($5 or more) per person aged 16 and up and one can of food per family.
St. Nicholas Tourney for Tots
November 17, 2012: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Central Christian Church
418 W. Franklin St.
Elkhart, IN 46516
For more info, including menus:
http://www.midrealm.org/whitewaters/news-and-events/events/st-nicks-tourney-for-tots.html
3) Winter Art Classes
Dear parents, students, and newsletter/ newspaper editors,
It is not too soon to be thinking of the snowy days of January and planning for some challenging classes to look forward to. I am especially excited to offer classes on calligraphy and graphic design!
Thank you for allowing to do what God gifted me to do: teach art! And thanks for forwarding or publishing this email to help get the word out!
Have a blessed holiday season.
Gloria Seitz,
Art Instructor
New Creations Offers Calligraphy Classes in Michiana for Students in Grades 1-12. Adults and home schoolers welcome!
Gloria Seitz, a certified K-12 art teacher, will be teaching classes on the topic of Graphic Design and Calligraphy. In this seven week class, students will be learning how to communicate through using lettering and illustration. Various lettering styles, layout and design principles will be covered. Some of the projects may include illustrated writing, monogram and logo design, pop out cards, signs, and lettering and illustrating a favorite quote. CLASSES WILL BEGIN ON THE WEEK OF JANUARY 14 AND END THE WEEK OF MARCH 4. The last week of February will be a snow makeup week if needed.
Tuesdays, classes at Community Free Church in Niles are as follows: Ages 6-10 will meet at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 9-13 meet from 11:45 -12:45 p.m. and 7th -adult meet from 1-2 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, January 15.
Wednesday classes meet at Trinity Free Church in South Bend. Ages 6-10 will meet at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 9-13 meet from 11:45 -12:45 p.m. and 7th -adult meet from 1-2 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, January 16
Thursday classes meet at Hobby Lobby in Mishawaka at the following times: Ages 6-10 will meet at 11:30-12:30 AND at 12:45-1:45 p.m.. Ages 9-13 will meet at 2-3. 7th through adult will meet from 3:15 -4:15. 8 through 13 year olds will meet from 4:20 -5:30 p.m. (Extra time at end of day to allow for cleanup!) beginning on Thursday, January 17.
The cost for the seven week classes is $70 for the first child and $5 LESS for each additional child. You will save $5 on the total cost if you pay by January 8. Cost includes supplies (except sketch book, erasers, pencil, rulers, and folder: These you will need to purchase), room rental, and Art Festival. Middle elementary students will need to purchase calligraphy markers (ITOYA black marker recommended—you may also purchase other colors), and 7th through adult will need to purchase Speedball calligraphy pens (pen holder and B4 or 5 and C4 or 5 tips at minimum) and a bottle of black India ink. Classes are also available through the Niles and Berrien Springs Parent Partnerships.
The Art Festival will be held on Friday, March 8. You may print out a registration form on line at www.newcreationsart.com. Classes do fill up, so be sure to get your registration in early. You may reserve your spot by calling Gloria at 574-271-8069 even before sending in your reservation.
4) Michiana Christian Co-op Classes
Michiana Christian Co-op: The schedule for our next Trimester of classes just went up on our website, http://michianachristiancoop.com. We are accepting registration for new and existing co-op families for our 2nd Trimester which begins January 9th. Please check out the website for class descriptions and times. We meet on Wednesday's at Community Evangelical Free church in Niles. If you're looking for a parent directed cooperative Christian learning environment for your family give Michiana Christian Co-op a look! Registration deadline is Dec. 1st (late registration is available through Dec. 10th.) Classes for 2nd trimester include; Forensic Science, To Kill a Mockingbird, Swiss Family Robinson, Drawing, Foxcubs (preschool class), MI lapbook, The Whipping Boy, Chess Wars, Young Explorers Human Body, Swimming Creatures, Presidents, Early American History, Civil War and Play doh Construction. Please see the website for age and class requirements. http://michianachristiancoop.com
5) Spring Sports Class in Niles
Coach Brian is looking forward to another semester teaching character and sport skills! The class will include warm up exercises and a team talk time. Tennis shoes are required. We will begin with basketball and see if weather permits for some outdoor sports and an option for some time on other indoor sports. There will be twelve weeks of instruction.
Beginners Class: for ages 8-11 3:30 - 4:30 PM Cost: $60.00 if you were in fall class: $75.00 if new this year.
Intermediate Class: for ages 12 and up from 4:30 - 5:45 Cost: $70.00 if you were if fall class: $85.00 if new this year.
(The extra fee if new is to cover insurance costs that are only paid once per year per student)
Classes meet Monday afternoons beginning January 10, 2013.
Niles Adventist School 110 N. Fairview Ave, Niles, MI 49120
Contact information is Peggy Sergio 269-687-3096 or e-mail peggysue0612@aol.com
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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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