Saturday, December 14, 2013

[HUBNEWSLETTER] Homeschool HUB News Update--December 13

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--December 13

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.)

December 17--Homeschool Hangout, 2:00-3:30 at Clay Church Firehouse


GENERAL INTEREST

G1)  Free weekly wellness emails
G2) Free children's book download


G1)  Free weekly wellness emails

Wellness Wednesday Starts Jan. 1

Your body is like any good recipe. When the recipe has the right ingredients, in the right amounts and mixed according to the directions the recipe has what it needs to be perfect. Your body with a healthy mix of ingredients such as the right foods, activity and stress reduction you will feel good and look better inside and out. The question then is what's the mix?

These days most of the time the Information provided in the news, your friends and the health food store clerk on what you need to do to get healthy is "all mixed up" and confusing, With the help of health and wellness experts we can help you sort out what's the best recipe for you and your family to celebrate being healthy and vibrant all the days of your life.

Wellness Wednesday - Each week you will receive a new healthy lifestyle question & the answer to that question. The answers will arrive each week in your email box. The subject line will say WELLNESS WEDNESDAY.  Three weeks of the month you will receive health information and once per month there will be a live presentation which will be recorded for you and will last approx.15 minutes.  click here to learn more

To learn more or sign up: http://yourwellnessclub.weebly.com/


G2) Free children's book download

Download a free copy of a children's picture book from the Uncle Rocky, Fireman Series of children's picture books. Free coloring pages are also available.

Uncle Rocky, Fireman is a 32 page illustrated picture book designed to be read to children 7 and under. In book #1 "Fire!", Uncle Rocky arrives at his first fire and is confronted by a frantic mother shouting, "Save my Baby, Save My Baby." While his partners attack the fire Uncle Rocky, his heart pounding with the urgency of the situation, crawls through the upstairs searching for the baby trapped in her crib.

The author told these stories to his two oldest boys (he had 5 children) as part of his homeschool duties.  You may download Uncle Rocky, Fireman #1 Fire! in Nook, Kindle, and computer formats from http://www.gladtodoit.net/



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Regional Homeschool Spelling Bee
2) Free String Ensemble Christmas Concert--Saturday!
3) Upcoming Glass Bus Tour


1) Regional Homeschool Spelling Bee

Calling all spelling enthusiasts!

The Regional Homeschool Spelling Bee is scheduled for Wed.,  Jan. 15th, 10 a.m. at Berrien Springs Community Library.  This Bee is the first step toward qualifying for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.  The top 3 finalists from this Regional Homeschool Bee will go on to compete at the Cloverleaf Regional Bee at the Mendel Center at LMC on Feb. 11th, 2014.  The winner of the Cloverleaf competition receives free entry and travel expenses to compete in the National Bee.

No entry fee is required.  Please RSVP to me if you are interested.  Students in grades 3-8 may enter, but if younger students want to participate they may.  All grades compete against one another.  The study words for both this homeschool (school) bee and the Spell It list for the Cloverleaf Bee can be found at www.spellingbee.com.  The username is shaynes@homeoftheshamrocks.org, and the password is spellit.  (spell it but without a space).  Click on Student Materials to download the lists.  Students should be prepared to know the entire list, not just their grade level, though this Homeschool Bee may not reach the most challenging 8th grade words. Open to all homeschoolers, you do not need to be a part of any specific group. This Bee is an excellent, friendly, non-stressful way to practice your spelling and learn proper Bee etiquette.

This Bee is different from the previously announced Homeschool Bee to take place in May in Coloma, which is competitive only within each grade level and does not advance to the National Spelling Bee or any other Bee.

Happy Spelling!
Sharon


2) Free String Ensemble Christmas Concert--Saturday!

A local Orchestra Ensemble from The Music Academies will play a free Christmas concert at the Niles Public Library Saturday December 14 at1:30 pm.  Come on out and listen to some cheerful Christmas music..


3  Upcoming Glass Bus Tour

Glass & Glitz The Libbey Way
January 25

This Saturday tour is focused on glass. We will see important glass windows, buildings, art and more in both Michigan and Ohio in major and off-the-beaten-track venues. Our visit to the Glass Pavilion w/docent tour will show the best of the Libbey, a glass blowing demo, stop at Libbey Glass Factory Outlet, lunch at the Spaghetti Warehouse. We may also go to the Libbey House for a tour.  And for kicks, a two-hour stop at Hollywood Casino. We will also view Tiffany windows in Toledo at places you would never visit on your own.  This is really an amazing trip. The only thing that would make it better would be if Dale Chihuly would be on the bus ... but just maybe we can make a little bit of his glass magic happen just for you. $75/person   For more info:  www.steponbustours.com


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CLASSIFIEDS


WANTED TO BUY

Looking for 4th & 6th Grade Math, Language & Spelling.  Looking to change up from Switched on Schoolhouse. Please reply with price including shipping to 34448.

Thanks
Diane
352-573-6014  Text or call


ONLINE TUTORING

ATS Project Success, an accredited tutoring company, offers students in grades K-12 tutorial services in Reading and Mathematics.  Services take place online, in the student's home. Parents/students are able to choose a schedule that meets their needs.  As students work in the program they are continuously monitored, and tutors adjust the curriculum according to their needs. 

Read more about us at:
http://atsprojectsuccess.com/success-special/



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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