Friday, May 31, 2013

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--May 31

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--May 31

Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com   website: www.hshub.org  facebook:  www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
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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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.)

June 7--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game


GENERAL INTEREST

G1)  Math website free access
G2)  Free educational games and software


G1)  Math website free access

We are offering free access to the first tier of the Triad Math system to homeschoolers.  The free access is not advertised on our page.  All I would need is a name and email address to enter into our system.  Thank you.  Contact  Bill Greely   812-345-6225 or bbg42813@yahoo.com for information

http://www.triadmathinc.com


G2)  Free educational games and software

This website lists and reviews educational software, websites, and games people can get for free.  You can choose a category like Art or a grade or age range and see what's available.  It could be a good resource.  http://www.educational-freeware.com/



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1)  Junior Achievement Event for Homescholers


1)  Junior Achievement Event for Homescholers

Junior Achievement office of Northern Indiana will offer an event for homeschoolers. Junior Achievement is a non-profit with the goal of promoting entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness. They have an event coming up just for homeschool students on Thursday, June 13th from 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM at the Indiana Tech Campus in downtown Fort Wayne.  Lunch is included.

Here is the link to our page with more information about the day and registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6gjeutbab&oeidk=a07e7aq4bodbc6c96a1


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LINKS TO SHARE:

Activities and information about ancient peoples:
http://www.nms.ac.uk/kids/people_of_the_past.aspx

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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:

Like us on facebook for discussions, announcements, questions, and support:  https://www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
Join our yahoo group for discussions, announcements, questions, and support:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolhub/
Check out our website for info (refer your friends, too, if you like!):  http://www.hshub.org/

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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