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.
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!
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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.
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LINKS TO SHARE:
Please share your favorite links at homeschoolhub@yahoo.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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