Friday, January 25, 2013

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--January 25

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--January 25

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.)

February 1--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game
February 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
February 5--Homeschool Hangout. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd.
February 8--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
February 12--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting, 7 pm Niles Police Complex



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES


1) Free skiing for MI 4th graders


1) Free skiing for MI 4th graders

If you have fourth-grade students, they can ski for free!  The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) wants to give Michigan kids an opportunity to get out, have fun and get healthy this winter. This is why MSIA has established a state-wide program which provides every fourth grader in Michigan the opportunity to ski for free. Fourth graders can obtain a "Cold is Cool" Ski & Ride Passport that gives them up to three free lift tickets or trail passes at 20 participating ski areas. For more information:  http://goskimichigan.com/michigan-ski-programs/michigan-ski-cold-is-cool



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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


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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Saturday, January 19, 2013

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--January 18

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--January 18

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.)

January 25--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game
February 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
February 5--Homeschool Hangout. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd.
February 8--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
February 12--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting, 7 pm Niles Police Complex


GENERAL INTEREST

G1) The HUB supports learning in the community


G1) The HUB supports learning in the community

What does the Homeschool HUB do besides support homeschoolers with a phone line and website and newsletter and yahoo group to share information, events, and ideas?  Besides the annual Showcase in the spring to let homeschoolers show off their skills and talents and projects and achievements?  Besides the annual Info Night in the fall to let homeschoolers connect with clubs, groups, tutors, and businesses that could help them?  Besides the classes we sponsor?  Well, the Homeschool HUB just donated two laptops to local Robotics teams (one to each team).  Now the future robot engineers of America have what they need to learn their craft--or at least the kids on the team have what they need to learn, build robots, problem solve, and compete.  Go get 'em! 
 


MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Homeschooling Works Spring Book Fair
2)  Kalamazoo Homeschool Expo 2013
3)  Windows to Heaven: Russian Icons Bus Tour
4)  Studio Photography Class
5) Coastline Children's Film Festival


1) Homeschooling Works Spring Book Fair

Vendors coming from as far away as South Carolina and Wisconsin and as close as Livonia and Lake Orion will fill nearly 15,000 square feet with home school curriculum and materials. Workshops on a variety of topics are included. Go to as many as you like... there is no extra charge. In addition, the huge Used Book Sale offers thousands of bargains. 

Saturday, March 16, 2013
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
William Costick Activities Center
28600 Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Admission: (still) $10.00 per person

General Information

    Registration is at the door.
    Admission is $10 per person.
    Lunch will be available at the fair.
    Overflow parking and free shuttle are located at Mercy High School, right next door to the fair.
    Due to safety and security standards strollers, portable shopping carts, crates and wheeled carts of any other description will not be permitted in the vendor hall or used book room. A stroller parking area is provided in the lunch area.
    Please do not bring young children, you will be too busy shopping for their curriculum.
    A private room for nursing mothers will be available.

Visit http://homeschoolingworks.com/Homeschooling_Works_Detroit_Michigan/Book_Fair.html for more information.


2)   Kalamazoo Homeschool Expo 2013

Kalamazoo Area Homeschool Association invites you to our fourth Homeschool Expo on Saturday, March 9, 2013! Gus and Shirley Solis of Lifetime Books and Gifts and Andrew Pudewa of Institute for Excellence in Writing are our keynote speakers! We will also be blessed with Michigan native, Sheila Carroll of Living Books Curriculum. These homeschool veterans are accomplished speakers at conventions across our great nation. Come be encouraged and inspired like never before!

Visit http://www.kahsaconnection.com for more information!


3)  Windows to Heaven: Russian Icons Bus Tour

Grand Rapids MI  March 26, 2013

If you want to see historically significant Russian icons dating from 1590 to the present, come on this tour. Content will address the historical background in which the icons were created, the historical process involved with creating icons and tour of an Orthodox church.  There are several interesting stops and speakers on this tour.  We will also have an icon "writer" join us for lunch and maybe even give a demonstration.  $75/person

For more info:  www.steponbustours.com


4)  Studio Photography Class

The purpose of this class is to give students experience working in a mock photographer/client setting, where the student will be given a project, just as a client would ask if it were in an advertising firm. The process will include meeting with the "client", developing the project, setting up the studio backdrop and lights, working with and photographing models, editing photos in Photoshop (or Gimp) and delivering prints. Each student will have useable portfolio photos by the end of the semester.  Cost:   $350 per semester  This class will be available through the partnerships for MI students.  Class begins in February.  Email homeschoolhub@yahoo.com for more info if you are not a partnership student.


5) Coastline Children's Film Festival

Taking place from Feb 1-10 at various locations around southwest Michigan.  Lots of free and low-cost family-friendly events including screenings of new and classic movies.  See attachments for more info.


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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


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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Saturday, January 12, 2013

[HUBnewsletter] Special Notice

 

Many of you may know the Moss family, a homeschooling family from the South Bend area.  Dr. David and Tammy Moss.  Their daughter, Sarah Moss (13) passed away recently.  Sarah was involved in robotics and Life for Christ Karate, among other things.

Here is a copy of an email sent out by Sarah's father that includes information about funeral services in case anyone wishes to pay their respects:

Hello Again Everyone,

Here are the arrangements for Sarah's Home Going Celebration. It will be held on Monday evening, January 14, 2013 at Faith Apostolic Ministries in South Bend. The address is 909 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN 46628. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Celebration Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. We will also have a service in Tallahassee, Florida later in the week and will bury Sarah there. Many have expressed an interest in supporting our family and we have felt the love of God in a powerful way through the meals and other items you have provided to keep our family going. We can't thank you enough for your compassion during this important time for our family.

Peace,

David

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Friday, January 11, 2013

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--January 11

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--January 11

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.)

January 15--Homeschool Hangout. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd.
January 18--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game
February 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
February 8--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
February 12--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting, 7 pm Niles Police Complex


GENERAL INTEREST

G1) Great Homescool Conventions 2013
G2)  Fascinating Videos
G3)  Bird Count Photo Contest Winners


G1) Great Homescool Conventions 2013

    Southeast (Greenville, SC) March 14–16
    Midwest (Cincinnati, OH) April 4–6

For more info:  http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com/


G2)  Fascinating Videos

This is a series of short videos of a very endangered bird (less than 100 mating pairs left).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0Mmd70n36w

If you want to read a full article on the bird and movie, click here:  http://www.allaboutbirds.org/page.aspx?pid=2577


G3)  Bird Count Photo Contest Winners

http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/2012-photo-contest-winners/index

Great photos of birds and birdwatchers.



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Disney's Dare to Dream on Ice
2)  Plumbing Apprenticeship
3)  PHM Planetarium Shows
4)  Studio Photography Class
5) Bethel Presents: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat"


1) Disney's Dare to Dream on Ice

This show will be at the place of Auburn Hills, MI.  There is a special matinee with ticket prices of $11 on Friday March 15.  See attached form for details.


2)  Plumbing Apprenticeship

For 18 y/os and up with a high school diploma, there is a local opportunity for a plumbing apprenticeship.  See attachment for more info.


3)  PHM Planetarium Shows

PHM School Corp has public programs at their planetarium. The shows offered cover a range of topics. Info about times and scheduled content can be found at their website. Cost $3 adult, $1 child.

http://www.phm.k12.in.us/node/40  Click the link for the schedule.


4)  Studio Photography Class

The purpose of this class is to give students experience working in a mock photographer/client setting, where the student will be given a project, just as a client would ask if it were in an advertising firm. The process will include meeting with the "client", developing the project, setting up the studio backdrop and lights, working with and photographing models, editing photos in Photoshop (or Gimp) and delivering prints. Each student will have useable portfolio photos by the end of the semester.  Cost:   $350 per semester  This class will be available through the partnerships for MI students.  Class begins in February.  Email homeschoolhub@yahoo.com for more info if you are not a partnership student.


5) Bethel Presents: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat"

The Bethel College theatre department presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat" by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Thursday, Feb. 14 and Friday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat" is a musical parable where the biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.

Purchase tickets online or call the ticket office at 574.807.7080, Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. This performance is interpreted for the d/Deaf community on Friday, Feb. 15. The cost is $15 for adults and $13 for students and seniors.


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A brand-new social network for homeschoolers
http://www.homeschoogle.com/
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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


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.

--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 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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Friday, January 4, 2013

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--January 4, 2013

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--January 4, 2013

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.)

January 7--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
January 8--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting, 7 pm Niles Police Complex
January 11--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
January 11--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game
January 15--Homeschool Hangout. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd.


GENERAL INTEREST

G1) Share with other homeschoolers


G1) Share with other homeschoolers

Have you heard of a cool workshop or class homeschoolers might be interested in?  Found a cool website or youtube video you think other might like?  Send the info to homeschoolhub@yahoo.com so we can put it in the newsletter and let everyone know.  Help us keep everyone up to date on the happenings and opportunities in the area and online.  Thanks!!  :-)



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Fun and Educational Bus Tours
2) Debate and Composition Classes


1) Fun and Educational Bus Tours

PACZKIS, PIEROGIES & POLKAS
Detroit MI  February 7, 2013

Learn about the wonderful culture of the Polish.  Private led docent tour at St Mary's Orchard Lake.  Visit historical churches, neighborhoods and other venues that have kept their Polish tradition alive.  Best of all... the food! $70/person
 
QUILTS, QUAKERS & QUESTORS: UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Southwest MI February 22, 2013

The paths or freedom were the tracks of the Underground Railroad and many led to Michigan, particularly in Southwest Michigan, as African American slaves sought the best routes to Canada.  This Michigan tour visits historic sites of undeniable interest to all who would show solidarity with the brave resistance against slaves in our state. $80/person

For more info:  www.steponbustours.com


2) Debate and Composition Classes

Tom Borek will be teaching a course in "Pre-College Writing."

Through a mixture of one-on-one feedback and group teaching experiences, over a 10-week period, each student will either be fully prepared for his or her first college paper or will make great progress toward that preparation. Mr. Borek will give weekly writing assignments, analyze/evaluate each assignment in detail, and teach whatever the student needs. Assignments will be individualized as well.

The progression is as follows:

1. Writing with appropriate grammar;
2. Writing in a formal voice;
3. Writing with improved organization and style;
4. Writing persuasively;
5. Researching;
6. Citing authority; and
7. Managing a very large research paper.

Each assignment will be manageable without tears, without excessive parental involvement, and without all-nighters.

$20 per week (Ask him about his qualifications.)

(Virtual participation via Skype is an option as well.)


Mr. Borek will also offer Speech & Debate for 10 weeks this semester. Each student will have a chance to give at least 9 speeches, which will be primarily oral arguments. Every student will have different needs. The instruction will be individualized.

The progression will be as follows:

1. Speaking with little or reduced fear;
2. Speaking with appropriate volume and inflection;
3. Speaking from an outline with eye contact;
4. Organizing an oral argument;
5. Using quotations and facts;
6. Responding to an argument extemporaneously;
7. Practicing for fluency.

$20 per week ($10 per week if taken with "Pre-College Writing")

Let Tom know if you'd like to join.

Regards,

Tom Borek
574-302-7865


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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


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.

--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 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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