[HUBNEWSLETTER] Homeschool HUB News Update--February 28 [2 Attachments]

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--February 28

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!  :-)


MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES



1) Spring Dance for Homeschoolers
2)  Trial Offer for Michiana Christian Co-op
3) Charlotte Mason Conference






4)  Trivia Night to Benefit Relay for Life


1) Spring Dance for Homeschoolers

All area middle and high school age homeschool students welcome. Friday, May 9, 2014  7:00 – 9:30 pm at Berrien Springs Middle School. No cost to attend. Semi-formal attire encouraged but not required. Hosted by the Berrien Springs Partnership. You do not need to be in Partnership to attend.
 
Thank you very much,
Noel Bash
bash5849@sbcglobal.net


2)  Trial Offer for Michiana Christian Co-op

Michiana Christian Co-op is please to present the "Try Us Offer" available for Spring (3rd) Trimester only!  For only $20 (instead of the usual $50 registration fee) your family can try us for any one hour of the day.  This means that you chose the hour (9-10, 10-11 etc... and each student can sign up for any available class in that time period.)  See the course description page for classes that are eligible for the Try Us offer.  We are a parent lead co-op that offers a variety of core and elective classes for pre-K to 12th grade students.  Check out the website at http://michianachristiancoop.com or contact us at michianachristiancoop@yahoo.com. 





3) Charlotte Mason Conference

Hello,

The Charlotte Mason Association of Detroit is hosting a one-day conference with national CM presenters.  You can learn more about the conference at www.charlottemasoncs.org. Also see the attached file. Thank you.

Blessings,
Evelyn Hoey, Principal
Charlotte Mason Community School
3816 Toledo
Detroit, MI 48216





4)  Trivia Night to Benefit Relay for Life

Hi!

I just wanted to invite you to our Relay-For-Life Trivia Night at St. Mark Church in Niles, MI.  St. Mark runs one of the best (if not THE best) trivia contests in Michiana and this one will benefit the Relay-For-Life fundraising at Notre Dame.  If you'd like to have a great time AND help raise $$ for Cancer research, don't miss this fun event!

It's on March 15th, from 7-10:00 PM.  Families are welcome.  See the flyer for details.  If you can't make it, that's ok.  Please forward this on to everyone in your contact list - our best advertising is word-of-mouth.

Thanks in advance,

Martin Klubeck, MA
Strategy & Planning Consultant
Office of Information Technologies
200A ITC
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574)-631-5447


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LINKS TO SHARE:

Math Activities using Online Manipulatives:
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

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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.

--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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[HUBNEWSLETTER] Homeschool HUB News Update--February 21 [3 Attachments]

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--February 21

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!  :-)


MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES



1) Culture and Art Class
2)  American Teens in Crisis Conference



3) Kalamazoo Homeschool Expo



4)  Grace Homeschool Co-op Open House


1) Culture and Art Class

Gloria Seitz, a certified K-12 art teacher, will be teaching classes on UNCOVERING THE ART OF ANCIENT CULTURES.

In this seven week class we will be learning about the various cultural styles of art which will culminate in a  project related to the style we are exploring. We will also be fitting the civilizations into a timeline. Some of the cultures studied will include Egyptian, Vietnamese, African, Indian, and Chinese. We will use a variety of exciting materials including clay, scratch art paper, feathers and beads, metal tooling and plaster.

CLASSES WILL BEGIN ON  Wednesday, March 5th for Trinity students and Thursday March 6th for Hobby Lobby students. Classes will END on April 23 and 24 with the Art Festival on Friday, April 25. There will be no classes on April 9th and 10th to allow for spring break.

PLEASE NOTE THE ADDITION OF A NEW Middle Elementary CLASS at Hobby Lobby from 10:15-11:15 A.M.

The cost for the seven week classes is $75 for the first child and $5 LESS for each additional child. Cost for this class is slightly higher due to cost of materials used. You will save $5 on the total cost (not per student) if you pay by February 26th by mailing in check with form.  Cost includes supplies (except sketch book, erasers, pencils, fine line Sharpie). Please call Gloria at 574-315-1858 before February 26th to enroll or email her at seitzhome@sbcglobal.net. You may also sign up on line at www.newcreationsart.com. My new address: 2248 Farifield Blvd. PLYMOUTH, IN 46563

Wednesday classes meet at Trinity Free Church on Miami Road in South Bend. Ages 6-9 will meet at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 9-13 meet from 11:45 -12:45 p.m. and 7th -adult meet from 1-2 p.m.  Classes meet on lower south entrance across from gym.

Thursday classes meet at Hobby Lobby in Mishawaka at the following times:  Ages 6-9 will meet at 11:30-12:30 a.m. AND at 12:45-1:45 p.m. Ages 9-13 will meet at 10:15-11:15 a.m. AND 2-3 p.m..  7th through adult will meet from 3:15-4:15 p.m.. 8 through 13 year olds will meet from 4:15 -5:30 p.m. An extra 15 minutes is added to allow for cleanup. Classes meet on right side of building near fabrics.


2)  American Teens in Crisis Conference

Join Us Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Valparaiso, IN.

American Teens in Crisis is a conference designed to equip, empower and encourage parents, educators, counselors, youth workers, clergy and anyone who is a part of a youth support system.

Be equipped and empowered with up to date information on current topics of concern and take away practical tools of implementation. Be encouraged to continue the positive and important work that you are doing. You are making a positive impact! Together we can make a difference one child at a time.

American Teens in Crisis: Teens Under Stress is focusing this year's efforts to empower adults in coping with current teen issues, improving communication
and increasing commitment to today's youth.

For more info:  http://www.pathblazer.org/events/ATIC2014/





3) Kalamazoo Homeschool Expo

Kalamazoo Area Home School Association would like to invite you to our upcoming Homeschool Expo on March 8, 2014.  This amazing one-day event brings you Todd "The FamilyMan" Wilson, author of Help, I'm Married to a Homeschool Mom, Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, and Kathie Morriessey, Michigan homeschool veteran and owner of Character Corner.

Attached please find the event flyer and the daily schedule.  We are hoping you will join us and spread the word to other homeschool families.

We are excited to present our exhibitors for the day:

1. BiblioPlan For Families
2. Bob Jones University Press
3. The Bookshelf
4. Bower Family Books
5. Character Corner(Kathie Morrissey – speaker)
6. CIA Cyberops
7. Classical Conversations
8. Design Street (art studio in Plainwell offering classes to homeschoolers)
9. Everything Educational
10. FamilyMan Ministries
11. Family Renewal
12. Good Steward Books
13. Homeschool Resources (new and used curriculum and books - They are HUGE)
14. Homeschool Works (testing and tutoring services)
15. Home School Legal Defense Association
16. Information Network for Christian Homes
17. Institute Excellence in Writing
18. Kalamazoo Area Tutors
19. Kalamazoo Home School Sports
20. Martial Arts Classes
21. The Mystery of History
22. Nature's Workshop Plus (science, art, nature, craft kits, wood kits, etc. supplies and curriculum - including Apologia AND the kits, too!!)
23. New Chapter Learning (dyslexia correction program)
24. Oasis Family Co-op and Homeschool Support
25. Parenting For Purity
26. Sherese Mom - Suzuki violin
27. Teaching Textbooks
28. Thompson Tutoring
29. The Learning Community
30. True Vine Equestrian Center
31. West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
32. Worship Arts
33. Barnes and Noble - Sign-up for education cards the day of the Expo!
34. Kalamazoo Nature Center
35. YMCA Art and Dance classes
36. Kindermusik of Kalamazoo
37. Kalamazoo Christian Academ

Blessings,

Bonnie Snell
Kalamazoo Homeschool Expo Coordinator





4)  Grace Homeschool Co-op Open House

Greetings!  My name is Barbara Kuhlmann and I live in Saint Joseph.  I am on the leadership team for our co-op.  Our co-op meets in Berrien Center on Mondays.  We are going to have a couple visitation days as well as an informational meeting during the next 2 months.  Come for an informal introduction to our Co-op.  Learn how a co-op is set up and the many ways it will benefit your homeschooling experience.  Come tour the classes too!  Class  is from 9:00-2:00.  See attached flyer for more information.

Thanks for your consideration!
Contact person:
Barbara Kuhlmann
tinydelite@gmail.com
www.homeschool-life.com/mi/ghc



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LINKS TO SHARE:

Please share your favorite links at homeschoolhub@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.

--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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[HUBNEWSLETTER] Homeschool HUB News Update--February 7 [2 Attachments]

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--February 7

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!  :-)


GENERAL INTEREST


G1) Watch a Fluffy Albatross Chick Grow Up on a Nestcam

G2)  The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Feb. 14!

G3) Math Contest for Students 14 and under
G4)  Free Art Books

G1) Watch a Fluffy Albatross Chick Grow Up on a Nestcam

It may not seem like nesting season to most of us, but it is for Laysan Albatrosses in the Hawaiian islands. Cornell University's  Bird Cams began streaming the action from a nest on Kauai last week, just as a little gray-and-blond chick emerged from its shell. By July this chick—which weighed less than a glass of water at hatching—will grow into a bulky brown-and-white bird with a nearly seven-foot wingspan. To raise their chick, the two parents will range across the Pacific, traveling as far as Alaska or Japan to bring back meals of digested squid. The camera captures incredible details of the birds' plumage—including the soft, almost airbrushed shading of the adults' faces and the frizzy down of the chick.

Watch the cam here:  http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/41/Laysan_Albatross   (If you see a dark screen, bear in mind that dawn in Hawaii is at around noon Eastern time, or 9 a.m. on the West Coast.)


G2)  The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Feb. 14!

Everyone's favorite midwinter bird count is happening this February 14–17, and for the second year in a row it's open to anyone, anywhere in the world. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a free event now in its 17th year, and by participating you're helping give scientists their biggest, broadest single-moment snapshot of bird populations. Last year nearly 138,000 people participated, counting 33.4 million birds and 4,258 species. A newly redesigned website is full of great features like a gorgeous display for your photo submissions, how-to materials, data exploration tools, and tricky bird ID help. Come count with us.

http://gbbc.birdcount.org/





G3) Math Contest for Students 14 and under



A national U14 math competition will be held in Orlando, Florida on Friday, March 28th, 2014. The winner will receive $10,000. This competition is called National Number Knockout (N2K) because we want to knock out innumeracy by improving calculating speed and accuracy. At the moment, N2K is accepting scouting videos of students playing the game. Videos are due by  February 20, 2014. After we review the videos, we will choose the 32 best and brightest students to compete for the grand prize. All expenses to Orlando will be paid—covered for the 32 finalists and one parent each!



Learn about the contest:  http://nationalnumberknockout.com/

Register for FREE, receive the PDF rulebook, and upload the scouting video of your student:  http://www.classicalconversationsbooks.com/nanukn.html





G4)  Free Art Books

The Getty Museum offers an extensive collection of art books in digital format that you can download for free.  Many would go well with art or history studies.
Check it out:  http://www.getty.edu/publications/virtuallibrary/index.html


MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES



1) 2014 Spring Formal May 10th

2)  Dance/Movement Classes for Homeschoolers

3) LMC Community Classes
4)  10-12th graders sought as Art Prize Advisers



5)  Weather and Cancellations


1) 2014 Spring Formal May 10th



This year the spring formal will be held at The Oaks also known as SouthPaw Farm south of Mishawaka.  This is the same place as last year.  The date is Saturday May 10th with the event starting at 6pm -11pm.  The formal is open to home schooled high school students. A date is not necessary to attend and we encourage the students to come with a group of people instead.  We will have food and music for the evening.  Paris is going to be the theme this year.  New this year is the following instructions for registering.  Registration will begin Feb 1st which the price will be $25 a person.  After March 1st the price will be $30 a person, and then after April 26th the price will be $35.  No one will be accepted at the door that has not previously signed up. Guys need to wear dress slacks and collared shirts and girls modest dresses.  We only have limited amount of seating so please try to get your registration in early.  Nonrefundable checks are to be made out to Dana DoBrodt and sent to 58896 Elm rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544. Questions can be sent to Dana at hiddeneagles@att.net





2)  Dance/Movement Classes for Homeschoolers



Ready to Dance? Calling all homeschoolers who are interested in hip hop/jazz/ creative movement/Special Needs/tap/musical theatre/poms/acting/Shakespeare study.Classes are held at Lori's Performing Arts Center at 14500 State Road 23 in Granger and taught by owner and instructor of over 20 years Lori Robinson.These classes are for ages 3-90.Performance opportunities are available to all students. No experience necessary. Classes will be set up in specific age groups so learning is age appropriate. Students will gain self-esteem while learning and having fun.Contact info:Lori Robinson 574.299.3368/574.271.1118.





3) LMC Community Classes



Lake Michigan College offers many free and low-cost classes and workshops for the community.  See the two attached flyers for info on those upcoming this spring, including massage, gardening, cooking, home recording, astronomy, history, geology, and more.





4)  10-12th graders sought as Art Prize Advisors



ArtPrize influences our culture. You can influence ArtPrize.



The ArtPrize Education Youth Advisory Committee is currently seeking 8 - 10 individuals who are sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school (as of September 2014). 

 Your role on the ArtPrize Education Youth Advisory Committee includes:


          Developing and launching NEW youth programming at ArtPrize 2014
 
         Managing the statewide ArtStart: Online Competition for Youth, and participating as a juror.

          Designing and creating all promotions for ArtPrize youth programming.  



As a member of the Youth Advisory Committee, you'll serve as an advocate for the promotion of these programs in your school and community.  You will be involved in the concept and creation of multi-media promotional materials, providing feedback to ArtPrize on existing programming and brainstorming the future of ArtPrize.



If you're interested, you must commit to monthly meetings at the downtown Grand Rapids, MI ArtPrize offices taking place on the third Saturday of each month from 10:00am - noon beginning in April.  The meeting dates are as follows: April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, and October 18. 



If you are a highly motivated young person and you have an interest in the arts, apply today!  Applications are DUE MARCH 14, 2014.  The application requires a one-paragraph recommendation from an adult who is not related to you, and can speak to your leadership potential.  Both you and your parent/guardian MUST sign an assurances page at the end of the application.



Fill out an online application here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12436gSvryBbqYAauT3H5TuXPeKfP7c43sg9GtlZtY8Y/viewform#start=openform



If you have additional questions or concerns please contact Angela De Luca Placencia, Director of Education by phone 616.214.7924 or email angela@artprize.org.


5)  Weather and Cancellations

Please contact the organization/person running an event or offering a class before attending if you think cancellations are possible or if you want to now about weather or road conditions in the area.  The Homeschool HUB does not run most of the events.  For any event the Homeschool HUB is sponsoring, we will announce any changes/cancellations with a special notice through this email group.  You can also call the HUB to check on any HUB-sponsored event.  Thank you.  Stay safe.


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LINKS TO SHARE:

Please share your favorite links at homeschoolhub@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!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.

--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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[HUBNEWSLETTER] Homeschool HUB News Update--January 24 [2 Attachments]

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--January 24

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!  :-)


GENERAL INTEREST


G1) Get a Free Copy of the "What We Do at the Federal Reserve" Teaching Kit


G1) Get a Free Copy of the "What We Do at the Federal Reserve" Teaching Kit

Get a professionally-designed lesson plan produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

The kit is designed to give teachers hands-on activities to explain the role of the Fed. The kit's curriculum guide emphasizes key points teachers can highlight while studying topics like how prices, inflation and ultimately monetary policy affect our economy.

The kit includes a curriculum guide, a movie, classroom presentation on a CD, plus two bags of "Fed Shreds" to support conversations around money supply and what happens to old money.

To have a complimentary package shipped or to learn more, go to: http://www.dynamindspublishing.com/free/fed.html. Just provide your shipping address - that's all.  Please forward this email to other homeschoolers and related groups who may be interested in the teacher's kit


MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Opportunity for homeschoolers to participate in Elementary Fine Arts Festival
2)  The Miracle Worker Performance
3) Wine Evaluation Workshop in Southwest Michigan
4)  Sociology Class for Homeschoolers
5) ITBS Testing for Homeschoolers


1) Opportunity for homeschoolers to participate in Elementary Fine Arts Festival

Hello!

My name is Grace Mieczkowski, and I am a homeschool graduate who currently teaches private music lessons. I coordinate the annual Elementary Fine Arts Festival that is hosted by the Michigan Association of Christian Schools (MACS). This festival is held at Bethany Christian School in Troy, Michigan, and is open to students in 4th-6th grades, both in MACS schools and other schools, churches, homeschool groups, and families.

The 2014 MACS Elementary Fine Arts Festival will be held on Friday, February 28th, 2014.

Here is a list of all the categories that we have available:

Speech:   Poetry Recitation, Scripture Recitation, and Oral Reading

Music:  Vocal Solo, Piano Solo, String Solo, Brass Solo, Woodwind Solo (including recorder), Guitar Solo, Percussion Solo (snare drum or mallet instrument), Harp Solo, Piano Ensemble (1 or 2 pianos available), Small Instrumental Ensemble (2-5 students), Large Instrumental Ensemble (6 or more students), Small Vocal Ensemble (2-5 students), and Large Vocal Ensemble (6 or more students)

Art: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Craft - students may use a kit in this category, Sculpture, Printmaking, Calligraphy, and Mixed Media

For music and speech entries, the student will perform his or her prepared piece for a judge and a small audience, and then the judge will give verbal feedback and work with the student on the performance. The judge will also provide a written critique. For art entries, the judges will be available to talk and provide feedback to the students. For all entries, the student will receive a rating and a corresponding rating ribbon. The festival is non-competitive, with the main purpose being to give an opportunity for the students to perform and receive feedback.

As a former homeschool student myself, I can tell you that this is an excellent opportunity for homeschooled elementary students! It provides a goal to work toward, as well as an opportunity to receive feedback from excellent judges. I teach music lessons to my younger siblings, and their participation in this festival is motivating their practicing and preparation!

Our purpose is to give as many elementary students as possible an opportunity to develop fine arts skills that can be used in future ministry, glorifying Christ with their God-given talents.

To register for the Elementary Fine Arts Festival, please email or call me by January 31st. The attached brochure contains more details on the event and its fees (just $2 for student registration and $6 for an individual event).

Please pass this on to any homeschoolers you may know who are involved in fine arts and would benefit from an opportunity like this!

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

God bless,

Grace Mieczkowski
Coordinator, MACS Elementary Fine Arts Festival
248-689-4821
grace.mieczkowski@fbctroy.org

See attached file for more info.


2)  The Miracle Worker Performance

The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts presents the 2013-2014 season of Page to Stage, a theater and literacy program that brings to life curriculum-linked stage adaptations of both new and familiar stories. These world-class productions starring professional actors bring characters from history and literature to the stage, giving voice to words and inspiring young people to find their own voices.  We are proud to present The Miracle Worker on Thursday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The Miracle Worker – ASL Interpreted Performances

"The Miracle Worker" tells the story of Helen Keller, deaf and blind since infancy, who finds her way into the world of knowledge and understanding with the help of Anne Sullivan, her gifted tutor. In some of the most turbulent and emotion-packed scenes ever presented on the stage, Helen overcomes rage and confusion to triumph over her physical disabilities. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Attached please find information about the performance along with details about making reservations for a group if you are interested in planning an outing.  Tickets are on sale now at the Macomb Center Box Office at 586.286.2222.  To get the best seats, book your reservations as soon as possible.  If you have any questions or would like printed materials to share, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Sarah Bojanowski
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts


3) Wine Evaluation Workshop in Southwest Michigan

Michigan wines are receiving increased national attention due to recognition of their quality, and wines from Southwest Michigan are among the best the state has to offer. Whether you are a professional in the wine industry or a wine aficionado, don't miss this opportunity to taste Southwest Michigan wines.

A panel of knowledgeable experts will guide you through tastings of wines from the Lake Michigan Shore Appellation, along with world class examples of wine styles from other wine regions similar to SW Michigan wines. Participants will taste the wines at the same time as the experts to get a first-hand appreciation of the subtleties of the wines. At the end of the session, the best SW Michigan wine in each category will be chosen by the panel. The event will end with a hospitality session of SW Michigan wines. Representatives of the wineries will be present to answer any questions you may have about their wines.

This event, sponsored by The Michigan Grape Society, will be held on Feb. 4th, 2014 from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC), 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, Michigan. Registration for this event is $75/person by February 1 and $90/person for paid registrations after that date. Registration includes a catered lunch.

For additional information, contact Diane Dings, 269-944-1477 or email: dingsd@msu.edu at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC). Registration forms can be obtained from SWMREC, 1791 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, Mich. (view map and directions). To register, fill out the registration form and mail a check payable to Michigan Grape Society, P.O. Box 151 Baroda, MI, 49101.


4)  Sociology Class for Homeschoolers

Dear Homeschooling Friends,

I am a longtime homeschooling parent in the Genesee County area as well as a college instructor for over 20 years. Many of you know that I have offered sociology courses in the past to homeschooled high school students (grades 9-12) and have asked when I would be doing one again. You will be happy to hear that I am now in the process of putting plans together for another Introductory Sociology course to be held in the near future.

Sociology is an elective course in the social sciences and, in this format, I recommend one-half high school credit for the student who completes this course. Sociology is a vital course to understanding the relationship between the groups of which we are (or have been) a part, and who we come to be as individuals. This is an especially important concept for teens to grasp as they are beginning to make decisions for themselves about groups and personal relationships (1 Corinthians 15:33).

Unfortunately, much of academia has used sociology as a tool to be used to further the liberal agenda. As a Christian and a sociologist, I am unwilling to "throw the baby out with the bathwater," and I continue to highly value the sociological approach to understanding human behavior in our society and in our world. For this reason, I have put together this one semester, 10-week course for Christian homeschooled high school students. Students taking this course get experience in a classroom setting, and have the opportunity to learn notetaking skills as well. In-class writing assignments are brief and largely opinion-based, which presents homeschooled students with practice in developing their skills in a low-pressure situation. These assignments are graded on a pass/fail basis, meaning that they have either completed the assignment or they have not. (They are not graded based on their writing skills.) The course is discussion-based and information is presented from a biblical perspective. Students are encouraged to actively participate in the discussions and to contribute their comments and opinions. The course also requires two exams which may include multiple choice and short answer questions, and possibly a short essay question.

 As I said, the course is planned to be about 10 weeks long, and we will meet once a week for two hours. I am tentatively planning for the course to meet on Monday mornings from about 10-12 or Wednesdays (maybe 10-12 or 1-3), depending on the schedules of the families involved. I will be looking for a location in the Grand Blanc area where the class can meet.

The course syllabus will be available soon for review (upon request). Please contact me with questions or to indicate interest in having your child take this course. I am looking for about 10 committed students in order to run this course. So please pass this information on to others!

I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
Jodi Brown, M.A., C.F.L.E
Phone: 810-962-6063
Email: ladyhawke122@gmail.com
(Please note that my email address and phone number are both different than when I offered this course in the past.)


5) ITBS Testing for Homeschoolers

See the attached information regarding standardized testing for this spring. Registration will be from February 1-18 this year.

Thanks,
Tammi Meister


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