Friday, December 7, 2012

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--December 7

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--December 7

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  (Check with those offering the program for cancellations or changes before you go.)

December 14--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game
December 14--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental (special cookie party)
December 18--Homeschool Hangout. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd.
December 18--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting, 7 pm Niles Police Complex
January 7--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm


MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Free Curriculum
2) Beverly Hillbillies
3) Fernwood Holiday Events


1) Free Curriculum

The HUB has much used curriculum to give away for free.  A homeschool mom moved and liquidated everything in her inventory that was below her children's grade levels.  All material is 7th grade and below; 90% is aBeka.

If you would like to go through this material, call Andrea 269-240-6094 or email andreamom001@gmail.com to set up a time.


2) Beverly Hillbillies

Theater for Children and Young Adults will present The Beverly Hillbillies on December 14 at 7 pm at Community Congregational Church at the corner of 933 and Cleveland Road in South Bend, IN.  Contact Jane Burkhart for tickets.  theatreforchildren@gmail.com


3) Fernwood Holiday Events

Fernwood Botanical Garden in Buchanan, MI has lots of holiday events including Breakfast with Santa, a shopping trip to Chicago; free music, kids crafts, and ice carving; graham cracker gingerbread house class for kids; adult gingerbread class; and more!  Click the link below for more info:

http://www.fernwoodbotanical.org/events/holidays.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 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


READING WEBSITE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

The Easyread System is a fully supported online phonics course for children with dyslexia, auditory processing issues and highly visual learning styles who struggle to read and write. Easyread uses Guided Phonetic Reading to help kids overcome guessing, skipping words, reading stress and more. It works through fun 15-minute daily lessons and has an unconditional refund guarantee. We are currently offering a 10% discount to Homeschool Hub members. If interested, we can put you in touch with another parent who has been through the course as a first-hand (unbiased!)reference. For more information, visit www.easyreadsystem.com or email sarah@easyreadsystem.com


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 Andrea Bikfalvy homeschoolhub@yahoo.com or 269-240-6094

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 member 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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