Homeschool HUB News Update--July 5
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.
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.)
Tuesday, July 9--Homeschool Beach Day at Fuller's Resort, 1.50 per person
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) $4,000 Scholarship Contest
G2) $4,000 Scholarship Contest for Facebook Users
G3) Landry Academy Homeschool Mom Retreats
G4) Free Online Computing Class for Kids
G1) $4,000 Scholarship Contest
Take a photo of you and your dad while he gets his blood pressure checked to enter a contest for a $4,000 scholarship.
More info: http://www.dosomething.org/iheartdad
G2) $4,000 Scholarship Contest for Facebook Users
Take pictures of pets in need of a home at your local shelter and share to enter the contest for a $4,000 scholarship.
More info: http://pics.dosomething.org/login
G3) Landry Academy Homeschool Mom Retreats
Now open for early registration on a
first-come-first-served basis..
(please forward this to your friends)
http://www.landryacademy.com/mom.html
G4) Free Online Computing Class for Kids
The class teaches kids how to use/program/get creative with a "Raspberry Pi". This little computer costs only $25 or $35 (depending on the model) and is the size of a credit card! The class is offered by Young Engineers of Today. Check out the details below:
LIVE, FREE RASPBERRY PI WEBINAR
Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi
Students (10 and older) will learn how to setup, run and use a Raspberry Pi microcomputer*
This class will be live, conducted by an experienced teacher.
This class will be one hour long and meet on two occasions.
This class is great for kids who received a Raspberry Pi and are "unsure" how to proceed.
While the webinar is FREE, you will need your own Raspberry Pi.
Did we mention the class is FREE?
Already experienced Raspberry Pi user? We will offer free mini courses in Python and Scratch (simple computer programming languages)
Would you rather build than program? We have that covered too!
Email youngengineersoftoday@gmail.com to get signup information.
Please check out YoungEngineersOfToday.com
The class will meet online Tuesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 18 at 1:00 PM Eastern (10:00 AM Pacific).
Why do we offer this class?
First, our mission is to help create the next generation of engineers and programmers. We think that Raspberry Pi helps kids of all ages become technology creators, not just consumers.
Second, we want you to check out Young Engineers of Today.
We offer both virtual engineering classes for young people, as well as classes that meet physically.
What is the Raspberry Pi?
"The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It's a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. We want to see it being used by kids all over the world to learn programming." Also,we would like to add that the Raspberry Pi with its GPIO can do things your PC cannot do on its own. You can turn on lights, motors and sense your environment using this little computer.
For more info: http://www.raspberrypi.org and http://youngengineersoftoday.com/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Discount Kids' Events
2) Pledge of Allegiance Project
3) Nature Explorers Program
4) Michiana Christian Academy
5) Host Families Needed
1) Discount Kids' Events
If anyone is interested in attending any of these events, please let me know and I will reserve some group tickets (ticket price about $12 each):
Disney on Ice: 100 years of Magic Oct 16-20 at The Palace of Auburn Hills
Disney Live Nov 1 at The Palace of Auburn Hills
Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus: Dragons Nov 13-17 at The Palace of Auburn Hills
Monster Jam Jan 11, March 1 Ford Field; Feb 21-22 Dow Event Center in Saginaw
Monster Supercross March 15 Ford Field
Disney On Ice: Let's Celebrate March 19-23 at The Palace of Auburn Hills
Contact Andrea homeschoolhub@yahoo.com if you are interested.
2) Pledge of Allegiance Project
We The Kids is making a Pledge of Allegiance video. The date is Tuesday July 16th, 2013. We need at least 25-30 kids of all ages to participate who can recite The Pledge of Allegiance. The film will be aired on Michiana Access TV and will be used to promote the Pledge of Allegiance.
We will be acknowledging the grand opening of The Red Skelton Museum and Educational Center in Vincennes, IN on July 18th, 2013. We will be commemorating Red Skelton's 100th birthday with using his wording for the video!
If your child/children are interested please contact me at for time and location. judy@wethekids.us.
**** We will be shooting the video at the America Legion Post 357 on Grant Rd, South Bend, IN. All kids need to be at the legion at 12:30 PM. I will send out what to wear as parents contact me. The Legion has a huge/beautiful hall and is allowing us the use of the hall for free!
Thank you for your patience.
Thanks,
Judy
574-315-1547
3) Nature Explorers Program
Sarett Nature Center will offer weekly programs for homeschoolers starting in September. Each program is open to children 6 years and up and costs about $3. See the attached file for more information.
4) Michiana Christian Academy
In August, Michiana Covenant Academy will be updating their website with classes for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. Check out our Calendar for the year, class schedules, and course descriptions. New classes this year include Biology I, Chemistry, and Technology: The World of Computers. We continue offering Art K-12, Music K-12, Literature 3-12, History 5-12, Geography 3-5, Grammar 4-8, Science 3-12, IEW Writing 3-12 and Spanish 8-12. We will also have three sections of SAT I Prep, with 25-minute Essay, Math and Verbal concentrations.
You are welcome to come in to the Academy to register for classes on Wednesday, August 7, from 1-3 pm, or send in your registration forms to 14567 Cleveland Road, Granger IN 46530. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 11. If you have any questions, please email academy@michianacovenant.org or call 574-339-2475.
5) Host Families Needed
I am an Educator with the 4-H Youth Development Program of Michigan State University Extension. I coordinate an international exchange program which brings a delegation of youth (ages 12-16) from Japan to Michigan for 4 weeks this summer. I am desperately searching for Michigan families who would be able to host a Japanese student in their home July 27-August 23, 2013. Families do not need to be involved in the 4-H program in order to host, this program is open to ALL Michigan families!
A flyer with information about the exchange program, as well as the profiles of the Japanese youth who I need to find host families for is available to see here:http://www.msue.msu.edu/objects/content_revision/download.cfm/revision_id.630942/workspace_id.-30/Michigan%204-H%20Japan%20Delegate%20List.pdf/
Host families have the option of picking-up and dropping off their Japanese student in Dearborn, Lansing, Mount Pleasant, Grayling, Mackinaw City, or Marquette. During the exchange, host families are not required to participate in any specific activities, although many host families choose to attend some local 4-H events, county fairs, or get together with other host families in their area. Host families do not need to be able to speak Japanese in order to host. The Japanese youth can sleep in a bedroom with a child of the same sex, but they do need to have their own bed or mattress.
Families interested in hosting one of the students may contact me to receive an application packet, or they can download a packet from here:http://4h.msue.msu.edu/uploads/files/2013%20Japan%20Summer%20Inbound%20-%20Host%20Family%20Application%20Packet.pdf
I found your homeschool group listed on a Michigan homeschooling resource website. We generally have quite a few homeschool families participate in this exchange program, and the hands-on, experiential learning nature of the program fits especially well with the educational philosophies of many homeschooling families. I would be greatly appreciative if you would consider sharing this with other families that you know who might be interested in hosting one of the remaining students!
If you'd like to learn more about this, and other international exchange programs offered by Michigan 4-H, please visithttp://4h.msue.msu.edu/programs/global_cultural_education/international_exchange_programs
I'd be grateful to answer any questions you have about the exchange. Thank you very much for your time and consideration!
Brian Wibby
184 US Highway 41 East
Negaunee, MI 49866
phone: 906.475.5731 fax: 906.475.4940
email: wibby@anr.msu.edu
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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.
--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.
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.
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.)
Tuesday, July 9--Homeschool Beach Day at Fuller's Resort, 1.50 per person
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) $4,000 Scholarship Contest
G2) $4,000 Scholarship Contest for Facebook Users
G3) Landry Academy Homeschool Mom Retreats
G4) Free Online Computing Class for Kids
G1) $4,000 Scholarship Contest
Take a photo of you and your dad while he gets his blood pressure checked to enter a contest for a $4,000 scholarship.
More info: http://www.dosomething.org/iheartdad
G2) $4,000 Scholarship Contest for Facebook Users
Take pictures of pets in need of a home at your local shelter and share to enter the contest for a $4,000 scholarship.
More info: http://pics.dosomething.org/login
G3) Landry Academy Homeschool Mom Retreats
Now open for early registration on a
first-come-first-served basis..
(please forward this to your friends)
http://www.landryacademy.com/mom.html
G4) Free Online Computing Class for Kids
The class teaches kids how to use/program/get creative with a "Raspberry Pi". This little computer costs only $25 or $35 (depending on the model) and is the size of a credit card! The class is offered by Young Engineers of Today. Check out the details below:
LIVE, FREE RASPBERRY PI WEBINAR
Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi
Students (10 and older) will learn how to setup, run and use a Raspberry Pi microcomputer*
This class will be live, conducted by an experienced teacher.
This class will be one hour long and meet on two occasions.
This class is great for kids who received a Raspberry Pi and are "unsure" how to proceed.
While the webinar is FREE, you will need your own Raspberry Pi.
Did we mention the class is FREE?
Already experienced Raspberry Pi user? We will offer free mini courses in Python and Scratch (simple computer programming languages)
Would you rather build than program? We have that covered too!
Email youngengineersoftoday@gmail.com to get signup information.
Please check out YoungEngineersOfToday.com
The class will meet online Tuesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 18 at 1:00 PM Eastern (10:00 AM Pacific).
Why do we offer this class?
First, our mission is to help create the next generation of engineers and programmers. We think that Raspberry Pi helps kids of all ages become technology creators, not just consumers.
Second, we want you to check out Young Engineers of Today.
We offer both virtual engineering classes for young people, as well as classes that meet physically.
What is the Raspberry Pi?
"The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It's a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. We want to see it being used by kids all over the world to learn programming." Also,we would like to add that the Raspberry Pi with its GPIO can do things your PC cannot do on its own. You can turn on lights, motors and sense your environment using this little computer.
For more info: http://www.raspberrypi.org and http://youngengineersoftoday.com/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Discount Kids' Events
2) Pledge of Allegiance Project
3) Nature Explorers Program
4) Michiana Christian Academy
5) Host Families Needed
1) Discount Kids' Events
If anyone is interested in attending any of these events, please let me know and I will reserve some group tickets (ticket price about $12 each):
Disney on Ice: 100 years of Magic Oct 16-20 at The Palace of Auburn Hills
Disney Live Nov 1 at The Palace of Auburn Hills
Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus: Dragons Nov 13-17 at The Palace of Auburn Hills
Monster Jam Jan 11, March 1 Ford Field; Feb 21-22 Dow Event Center in Saginaw
Monster Supercross March 15 Ford Field
Disney On Ice: Let's Celebrate March 19-23 at The Palace of Auburn Hills
Contact Andrea homeschoolhub@yahoo.com if you are interested.
2) Pledge of Allegiance Project
We The Kids is making a Pledge of Allegiance video. The date is Tuesday July 16th, 2013. We need at least 25-30 kids of all ages to participate who can recite The Pledge of Allegiance. The film will be aired on Michiana Access TV and will be used to promote the Pledge of Allegiance.
We will be acknowledging the grand opening of The Red Skelton Museum and Educational Center in Vincennes, IN on July 18th, 2013. We will be commemorating Red Skelton's 100th birthday with using his wording for the video!
If your child/children are interested please contact me at for time and location. judy@wethekids.us.
**** We will be shooting the video at the America Legion Post 357 on Grant Rd, South Bend, IN. All kids need to be at the legion at 12:30 PM. I will send out what to wear as parents contact me. The Legion has a huge/beautiful hall and is allowing us the use of the hall for free!
Thank you for your patience.
Thanks,
Judy
574-315-1547
3) Nature Explorers Program
Sarett Nature Center will offer weekly programs for homeschoolers starting in September. Each program is open to children 6 years and up and costs about $3. See the attached file for more information.
4) Michiana Christian Academy
In August, Michiana Covenant Academy will be updating their website with classes for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. Check out our Calendar for the year, class schedules, and course descriptions. New classes this year include Biology I, Chemistry, and Technology: The World of Computers. We continue offering Art K-12, Music K-12, Literature 3-12, History 5-12, Geography 3-5, Grammar 4-8, Science 3-12, IEW Writing 3-12 and Spanish 8-12. We will also have three sections of SAT I Prep, with 25-minute Essay, Math and Verbal concentrations.
You are welcome to come in to the Academy to register for classes on Wednesday, August 7, from 1-3 pm, or send in your registration forms to 14567 Cleveland Road, Granger IN 46530. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 11. If you have any questions, please email academy@michianacovenant.org or call 574-339-2475.
5) Host Families Needed
I am an Educator with the 4-H Youth Development Program of Michigan State University Extension. I coordinate an international exchange program which brings a delegation of youth (ages 12-16) from Japan to Michigan for 4 weeks this summer. I am desperately searching for Michigan families who would be able to host a Japanese student in their home July 27-August 23, 2013. Families do not need to be involved in the 4-H program in order to host, this program is open to ALL Michigan families!
A flyer with information about the exchange program, as well as the profiles of the Japanese youth who I need to find host families for is available to see here:http://www.msue.msu.edu/objects/content_revision/download.cfm/revision_id.630942/workspace_id.-30/Michigan%204-H%20Japan%20Delegate%20List.pdf/
Host families have the option of picking-up and dropping off their Japanese student in Dearborn, Lansing, Mount Pleasant, Grayling, Mackinaw City, or Marquette. During the exchange, host families are not required to participate in any specific activities, although many host families choose to attend some local 4-H events, county fairs, or get together with other host families in their area. Host families do not need to be able to speak Japanese in order to host. The Japanese youth can sleep in a bedroom with a child of the same sex, but they do need to have their own bed or mattress.
Families interested in hosting one of the students may contact me to receive an application packet, or they can download a packet from here:http://4h.msue.msu.edu/uploads/files/2013%20Japan%20Summer%20Inbound%20-%20Host%20Family%20Application%20Packet.pdf
I found your homeschool group listed on a Michigan homeschooling resource website. We generally have quite a few homeschool families participate in this exchange program, and the hands-on, experiential learning nature of the program fits especially well with the educational philosophies of many homeschooling families. I would be greatly appreciative if you would consider sharing this with other families that you know who might be interested in hosting one of the remaining students!
If you'd like to learn more about this, and other international exchange programs offered by Michigan 4-H, please visithttp://4h.msue.msu.edu/programs/global_cultural_education/international_exchange_programs
I'd be grateful to answer any questions you have about the exchange. Thank you very much for your time and consideration!
Brian Wibby
184 US Highway 41 East
Negaunee, MI 49866
phone: 906.475.5731 fax: 906.475.4940
email: wibby@anr.msu.edu
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LINKS TO SHARE:
Activities and information about ancient peoples:
http://www.nms.ac.uk/kids/people_of_the_past.aspx
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.
--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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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