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[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--November 15 [2 Attachments]

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--November 15

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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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 19--Homeschool Hangout, 2:00-3:30 at Clay Church Firehouse


GENERAL INFORMATION

G1) Free Trial of Online Courses for Homeschoolers
G2)  Holiday Shopping

G1)  Free Trial of Online Courses for Homeschoolers

Mango Languages is an online language learning company.  We teach over 50 languages, 17 ESL (English as Second Language) courses and 4 Religious and Scholarly courses. Mango has started to create a Home School Edition.  We are looking to launch this product at the beginning of the year.  We would like to extend a free trial anyone the product would be helpful to.  We want you to try the product and give use your feedback. 

Here's the link to the sign up form:

https://community.saywire.com/index.php?go=mango.signup_brochure

It's pretty self explanatory.  In the promo code section put MANGO.  This will give you free access for the rest of the year. Once you sign up, you will receive a user id and password within 24 hours.

A Mango video giving a little insight to what we do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCqy8lwYgMY

Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with.

Sincerely,
Ryan Lucia   Office: 586.651.0059  ryan.lucia@mangolanguage.com

G2)  Holiday Shopping

As you look for holiday gifts, please check out the HUB list



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Holiday Open House
2) Bittersweet Ski Club
3)  Lakeshore Rollerskate Club


1) Holiday Open House

Hello!

Please see the attached for information on our exciting upcoming Christmas open house activities at the Chapin Mansion and Fort  St. Joseph Museum!  This will not be your usual Christmas open house.  The theme for the museum is "A Chinese Christmas" and for the mansion: "An Aesthetic Christmas".  December 7, 2013 from 10am to 1pm.

Please join us!!
Carol Bainbridge, Director
Fort St. Joseph Museum
508 E. Main St.
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-4700, ext. 4010
cbainbridge@nilesmi.org


2) Bittersweet Ski Club

It's time to sign up for discounts on skiing for this winter season!  Available to anyone.  Deadline November 23!  See attached forms for more info.  Fill out and return if you are interested.


3)  Lakeshore Rollerskate Club

Join the rollerskate club at Lakeshore Rollerworld 5567 Red Arrow Hywy Stevensville,MI

Mark your calendars now and Relax! Your membership fee covers 3 Tuesdays this school year :
November 19, 2013
January 7, 2014
March 11, 2014

1:00-3:00 pm private skate sessions (family friendly music)
in a large, beautiful skating facility with other Michiana homeschool moms and young people.

Capped rate for family groups 6 or more.
Need to run an errand, Mom? Ask Jen about drop off sponsorships (certain ages). 

Activity table for tots provided.

3 coordinated events for 2013-2014 ! You pay one time only-once and done. Come all three times- earn one snack bar pizza at the *March 11, 2014 Pizza Party Skate.

Jennifer Siek
sevensieks@yahoo.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:

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 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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