Homeschool HUB News Update--April 11
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) Documentary about Common Core
G2) Duke University Youth Summer Camps
G3) Photo Project for Military
G4) College Classes for Homeschool Students
G5) Free Online Html Class for Homeschool Students
G6) Video Contest for High Schoolers
G7) Beta Game Invitation
G8) EE week is this week
G9) Kentucky Catholic Homeschool Conference
G1) Documentary about Common Core
There is a documentary about Common Core you can watch free online, if you wish:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjxBClx01jc
G2) Duke University Youth Summer Camps
For more than 30 years Duke Youth Programs has offered academic enrichment opportunities for students in middle and high school. The program attracts campers from all over the United States and from many other countries. We have a lot to offer-writing, science, math, service learning/leadership and college planning. Information about our 2014 camps is available on our web site. http://learnmore.duke.edu/youth/
If you have other questions or need more information, please contact us at youth@duke.edu. See the attached flyer for more information.
Hope to see your students at Duke this summer!
Thanks,
Thomas E.Patterson,
Program Director
Duke Youth Programs
919-684-5387
G3) Photo Project for Military
A company called RocketLife will print a 5x7" photo book with approximately 60 photos that are taken by your class/family. The book will be sent to a single military service person to remind them of home. The USO will pay for the shipping abroad.
More info:
http://www.weareteachers.com/community/blogs/dealfinder/deal-finder/2014/04/02/free-20-page-photo-book-for-military-free-shipping
G4) College Classes for Homeschool Students
Trine University is a private post-secondary institution located in Angola, Indiana. The school was founded in 1884, and offers degrees in the arts and sciences, business, education and engineering. Trine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Trine University is dedicated to enhanced learning opportunities and offers Dual Enrollment for high school students. The Dual Enrollment program enables high school students (including home school students) to get a taste of college academics and earn credits at a discounted rate.
Home school students in grades 10-12 are eligible to take dual enrollment courses ONLINE at the rate of $75.00 per credit hour (a savings of over $800.00 per course). In addition, students who choose to pursue a degree with Trine University as a full-time student at our main or online campus, may be offered a $4000.00 scholarship ($1,000 per year for four years).
Here is an example of the courses available to home school students through Trine's ONLINE Dual Enrollment program:
· English Composition (ENG 103)
· Introduction to Literature (ENG 153)
· Principles of Psychology (PSY 113)
· Principles of Sociology (SOC 103)
· World Civilization (HIS 203)
· World Civilization II (HIS 213)
· Introduction to Government (GOV 113)
· American History I (HIS 103)
· American History II (HIS 113)
· College Algebra (MA 113)
· Trigonometry (MA 123)
· Pre-Calculus (MA 124)
· Calculus I (MA 134)
· Information Applications (INF 103)
· Business Applications (INF 113)
· General Biology (BIO 104)
I would love the opportunity to speak with you more about opportunities we can provide for your students. Please feel free to respond to this email or call me at 260.665.4600.
Sincerely,
David W. Wood
Assistant Vice President for Academic Resources and Planning
Trine University
One University Avenue
Angola, Indiana 46703
Office: 260.665.4600
Fax: 866.523.0898
Email: woodd@trine.edu
http://edge.trine.edu
G5) Free Online Html Class for Homeschool Students
A homeschooling dad in Alexandria, VA is teaching an online class "HTML 101 for Homeschoolers" starting May 5th. There's no charge for the class, it's self-paced (but moderated), and completely online.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions in helping connect other homeschool parents to this class!
http://www.FortHuntParent.com/HTMLClass?from=HUBNEWSLETTER
G6) Video Contest for High Schoolers
A Day in the Life--Oak Meadow Video Contest for High Schoolers
What do YOU want other teens to know about homeschooling?
Oak Meadow is throwing a video contest and we want you to play! Great prizes, video exposure, and your chance to show the world what homeschooling in high school is really all about.
Grand Prize: Google Nexus 7 and one free enrollment in any Oak Meadow class
Two Runners Up: Google Nexus 7 and one free high school curriculum package.
Three Honorable Mentions: One hour of college counseling or a $60 gift certificate in the Oak Meadow Bookstore
Here's what you need to do (in a nutshell): Submit two minutes of video that gives us a glimpse into your daily life and shows the world why homeschooling is so cool. The winning videos will be shared on our website. Click http://www.oakmeadow.com/video-contest.php to see the full contest information. Deadline is May 15.
3 - 2 - 1, action!
P.S. The contest is open to ALL homeschooling high schoolers! Spread the word!
G7) Beta Game Invitation
Greetings,
To introduce ourselves in short order and keep your day moving along, we are a group called FRACTAL, and we have just published a paper on what is popularly called "the unified theory of everything". More accurately, it is a game called FRACTAL, and we have a club of the same name that plays a game designed off of the unified theory of everything. If you are not up to speed on the idea, the theory solves for relativity theory and quantum theory, and our paper (it's a book) proves God as well. We are looking for players, and we wanted to get in touch with your group and extend the olive branch as it were.
Please visit http://www.fractalfighting.com and take it from there!
Sincerely,
Calvin Abramson
G8) EE week is this week
Sunday marked the beginning of 2014's National Environmental Education Week! Thanks for joining the thousands of educators and students around the country focused on connecting the importance of the environment with STEM learning -- Greening STEM. If you haven't already registered for EE Week this year, please do! EE Week 2014 Registration: http://eeweek.org/register
As part of this year's Greening STEM theme, Engineering a Sustainable World, EE Week will explore the application of engineering to sustainable solutions for a healthier planet and healthier people. Engineering employs math, science and technology to develop sustainable solutions to real-life environmental and other challenges. By incorporating engineering lessons into the other STEM subjects across all grade levels, educators allow students to combine what they've learned in an effort to solve real problems.
Environmental education can provide students with opportunities to engage in meaningful and exciting engineering projects that can spark their interest in STEM and empower them to take part in solutions to local environmental challenges. EE Week has plenty to offer this year! Stay tuned all week--and beyond--on http://eeweek.org, EE Week's Facebook and Twitter pages, and via our daily updates.
Don't miss these great EE Week offerings!
Engineering Toolkit for Educators
Engineering & Our Planet Infographic
EE Week Photo Contest (via #eeweekphoto on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram)
Engineering Apps & Games
Greening STEM Webinars
Tweet Chat on Wednesday, April 16 from 9-10 PM ET using #enviroed
Google+ Hangouts
NASA Engineers: April 22 at 1 PM ET
Samsung: April 22 at 12 PM ET
G9) Kentucky Catholic Homeschool Conference
Kentucky Catholic Homeschool Conference
Caritas! Teaching Catholic Families with Love
June 6-7, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Church in La Grange, KY
SPEAKERS include:
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, President, USCCB
Phil Lanahan, Veritas Financial Ministries
Martin Cothran, Family Foundation of KY and Memoria Press
Michele Quigley, a Catholic Charlotte Mason expert (http://materamabilis.org/)
Larger, More Spacious Facility! New Homeschoolers Panel! Teen Tracks! Tons of Catholic Vendors! More speakers to come!
http://KYCatholicHomeschoolConference.com
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Healthy Michigan Plan
2) Spring Home School Program at Bradford Woods
3) Writing Contest at Niles District Library
4) Writing Seminar in Fort Wayne
5) Homeschool Showcase in Niles, MI
1) Healthy Michigan Plan
On April 1, 2014, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) launches the Healthy Michigan Plan - a new, affordable healthcare program for adults between the ages of 19 and 64 earning about $16,000 a year if single or $32,000 a year for a family of four. The Healthy Michigan Plan covers many services, including preventive and wellness services, doctor visits, hospital care, prescription medications, dental and vision services and much more – all while offering incentives for people who adopt healthier behaviors. Individuals can apply using a simple online application found at healthymichiganplan.org, over the phone by calling 1-855-789-5610 or with in-person assistance from a local community partner organization.
2) Spring Home School Program at Bradford Woods
Monday April 21, 2014 from 10:00am – 3:00pm Topics are for grades 3-8
10:00 – 12:00
Trail Lesson: Wings of the Woods
10:00 – 3:00
Trail Lesson: ADE – OLS (include wild edibles) & Dirt on Dirt
1:00 – 3:00
Trail Lesson: Aquatic Life
For more details on our curriculum, please go to http://www.bradwoods.org/program-areas-2/environmental-education/curriculum/ Cost: $10/student for two-hour module or $25 for the entire day experience. Lunch not included. To sign up, please contact Melanie Wills mjwills@indiana.edu or 765-342-2915
Please spread the word! We hope to see you there.
Melanie Wills, B.A., EMT-B, LGI, AHA Instructor
Director of Outdoor Education and Professional Services
Bradford Woods
Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5238
Indiana University
Fax: (765) 349-1086
5040 State Road 67 N
www.bradwoods.org
Martinsville, IN 46151
3) Writing Contest at Niles District Library
Saturday, April 19th 4:30pm - 5pm at Niles District Library: Writing Contest Launch
We're having a writing contest! Hopefully it's the first of an annual series. There will be categories for children, teens, and
adults. Submissions will be due in June. The winner in each category will be published in the Niles Daily Star. Judging
will be overseen by K4K book (a publisher of books by kids for kids) and Patricia Strefling, a local author with numerous
published works. Details and submission guidelines will be revealed at this event, and will also be available in the library
through the submission deadline.
4) Writing Seminar in Fort Wayne
Taylor University is once again hosting a seminar entitled "Discover the Writer Within You" in May. It will be led by published author and Director of Taylor's Professional Writing Department, Dr. Dennis E. Hensley.
We welcome student and adult aspiring writers to attend, and hope that you might pass along this information to anyone at Homeschool HUB you think could benefit. Dr. Hensley will discuss the craft of professional writing as a career, writing techniques, navigating the publishing process, and manuscript marketing.
The seminar will be held in meeting room A at the Main Library in Fort Wayne on Saturday, May 10th from 1:30pm to 4pm. The event is $10, and space is limited, so we ask that participants preregister through our website at http://online.taylor.edu/writing.
Thank you for your time. Please feel free to copy and paste or forward the information in this email and my contact information to anyone who'd be interested in the seminar.
Sincerely,
Katy Hobbs
Marketing & Development Specialist
Taylor University Online
3201 Stellhorn Road, Box C130
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
kthobbs@taylor.edu
5) Homeschool Showcase in Niles, MI
Hi Everyone,
Next week is our Spring Showcase. The event will take place on Thursday April 24th from 6-8 pm at the Bell Building in Niles. Set up will be during the day on Wednesday. I plan on being over there most of the day so just let me know what time you anticipate coming so I can make sure I am there.
Please go to this Google Doc and RSVP if you will be participating and please indicate if you will be participating either in a performance or a display. Put you last name on the list and indicate "yes" or "no" if you will be participating.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqacbpdYYoY7dEUxUW40NXBmeVhNUEtWakhSem1TNUE&usp=sharing
If you have problems clicking on the link then copy and paste it into your browser or email Gail Bliss at gail.bliss@nilesschools.org and she will add it to the list.
The School Board and various members of the District like the Superintendent will be invited. Our Marketing Group may be sending a photographer. It would be awesome if we had a good showing.
People are also welcome to attend in order to see the displays and performances.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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!
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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! :-)
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Documentary about Common Core
G2) Duke University Youth Summer Camps
G3) Photo Project for Military
G4) College Classes for Homeschool Students
G5) Free Online Html Class for Homeschool Students
G6) Video Contest for High Schoolers
G7) Beta Game Invitation
G8) EE week is this week
G9) Kentucky Catholic Homeschool Conference
G1) Documentary about Common Core
There is a documentary about Common Core you can watch free online, if you wish:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjxBClx01jc
G2) Duke University Youth Summer Camps
For more than 30 years Duke Youth Programs has offered academic enrichment opportunities for students in middle and high school. The program attracts campers from all over the United States and from many other countries. We have a lot to offer-writing, science, math, service learning/leadership and college planning. Information about our 2014 camps is available on our web site. http://learnmore.duke.edu/youth/
If you have other questions or need more information, please contact us at youth@duke.edu. See the attached flyer for more information.
Hope to see your students at Duke this summer!
Thanks,
Thomas E.Patterson,
Program Director
Duke Youth Programs
919-684-5387
G3) Photo Project for Military
A company called RocketLife will print a 5x7" photo book with approximately 60 photos that are taken by your class/family. The book will be sent to a single military service person to remind them of home. The USO will pay for the shipping abroad.
More info:
http://www.weareteachers.com/community/blogs/dealfinder/deal-finder/2014/04/02/free-20-page-photo-book-for-military-free-shipping
G4) College Classes for Homeschool Students
Trine University is a private post-secondary institution located in Angola, Indiana. The school was founded in 1884, and offers degrees in the arts and sciences, business, education and engineering. Trine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Trine University is dedicated to enhanced learning opportunities and offers Dual Enrollment for high school students. The Dual Enrollment program enables high school students (including home school students) to get a taste of college academics and earn credits at a discounted rate.
Home school students in grades 10-12 are eligible to take dual enrollment courses ONLINE at the rate of $75.00 per credit hour (a savings of over $800.00 per course). In addition, students who choose to pursue a degree with Trine University as a full-time student at our main or online campus, may be offered a $4000.00 scholarship ($1,000 per year for four years).
Here is an example of the courses available to home school students through Trine's ONLINE Dual Enrollment program:
· English Composition (ENG 103)
· Introduction to Literature (ENG 153)
· Principles of Psychology (PSY 113)
· Principles of Sociology (SOC 103)
· World Civilization (HIS 203)
· World Civilization II (HIS 213)
· Introduction to Government (GOV 113)
· American History I (HIS 103)
· American History II (HIS 113)
· College Algebra (MA 113)
· Trigonometry (MA 123)
· Pre-Calculus (MA 124)
· Calculus I (MA 134)
· Information Applications (INF 103)
· Business Applications (INF 113)
· General Biology (BIO 104)
I would love the opportunity to speak with you more about opportunities we can provide for your students. Please feel free to respond to this email or call me at 260.665.4600.
Sincerely,
David W. Wood
Assistant Vice President for Academic Resources and Planning
Trine University
One University Avenue
Angola, Indiana 46703
Office: 260.665.4600
Fax: 866.523.0898
Email: woodd@trine.edu
http://edge.trine.edu
G5) Free Online Html Class for Homeschool Students
A homeschooling dad in Alexandria, VA is teaching an online class "HTML 101 for Homeschoolers" starting May 5th. There's no charge for the class, it's self-paced (but moderated), and completely online.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions in helping connect other homeschool parents to this class!
http://www.FortHuntParent.com/HTMLClass?from=HUBNEWSLETTER
G6) Video Contest for High Schoolers
A Day in the Life--Oak Meadow Video Contest for High Schoolers
What do YOU want other teens to know about homeschooling?
Oak Meadow is throwing a video contest and we want you to play! Great prizes, video exposure, and your chance to show the world what homeschooling in high school is really all about.
Grand Prize: Google Nexus 7 and one free enrollment in any Oak Meadow class
Two Runners Up: Google Nexus 7 and one free high school curriculum package.
Three Honorable Mentions: One hour of college counseling or a $60 gift certificate in the Oak Meadow Bookstore
Here's what you need to do (in a nutshell): Submit two minutes of video that gives us a glimpse into your daily life and shows the world why homeschooling is so cool. The winning videos will be shared on our website. Click http://www.oakmeadow.com/video-contest.php to see the full contest information. Deadline is May 15.
3 - 2 - 1, action!
P.S. The contest is open to ALL homeschooling high schoolers! Spread the word!
G7) Beta Game Invitation
Greetings,
To introduce ourselves in short order and keep your day moving along, we are a group called FRACTAL, and we have just published a paper on what is popularly called "the unified theory of everything". More accurately, it is a game called FRACTAL, and we have a club of the same name that plays a game designed off of the unified theory of everything. If you are not up to speed on the idea, the theory solves for relativity theory and quantum theory, and our paper (it's a book) proves God as well. We are looking for players, and we wanted to get in touch with your group and extend the olive branch as it were.
Please visit http://www.fractalfighting.com and take it from there!
Sincerely,
Calvin Abramson
G8) EE week is this week
Sunday marked the beginning of 2014's National Environmental Education Week! Thanks for joining the thousands of educators and students around the country focused on connecting the importance of the environment with STEM learning -- Greening STEM. If you haven't already registered for EE Week this year, please do! EE Week 2014 Registration: http://eeweek.org/register
As part of this year's Greening STEM theme, Engineering a Sustainable World, EE Week will explore the application of engineering to sustainable solutions for a healthier planet and healthier people. Engineering employs math, science and technology to develop sustainable solutions to real-life environmental and other challenges. By incorporating engineering lessons into the other STEM subjects across all grade levels, educators allow students to combine what they've learned in an effort to solve real problems.
Environmental education can provide students with opportunities to engage in meaningful and exciting engineering projects that can spark their interest in STEM and empower them to take part in solutions to local environmental challenges. EE Week has plenty to offer this year! Stay tuned all week--and beyond--on http://eeweek.org, EE Week's Facebook and Twitter pages, and via our daily updates.
Don't miss these great EE Week offerings!
Engineering Toolkit for Educators
Engineering & Our Planet Infographic
EE Week Photo Contest (via #eeweekphoto on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram)
Engineering Apps & Games
Greening STEM Webinars
Tweet Chat on Wednesday, April 16 from 9-10 PM ET using #enviroed
Google+ Hangouts
NASA Engineers: April 22 at 1 PM ET
Samsung: April 22 at 12 PM ET
G9) Kentucky Catholic Homeschool Conference
Kentucky Catholic Homeschool Conference
Caritas! Teaching Catholic Families with Love
June 6-7, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Church in La Grange, KY
SPEAKERS include:
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, President, USCCB
Phil Lanahan, Veritas Financial Ministries
Martin Cothran, Family Foundation of KY and Memoria Press
Michele Quigley, a Catholic Charlotte Mason expert (http://materamabilis.org/)
Larger, More Spacious Facility! New Homeschoolers Panel! Teen Tracks! Tons of Catholic Vendors! More speakers to come!
http://KYCatholicHomeschoolConference.com
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Healthy Michigan Plan
2) Spring Home School Program at Bradford Woods
3) Writing Contest at Niles District Library
4) Writing Seminar in Fort Wayne
5) Homeschool Showcase in Niles, MI
1) Healthy Michigan Plan
On April 1, 2014, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) launches the Healthy Michigan Plan - a new, affordable healthcare program for adults between the ages of 19 and 64 earning about $16,000 a year if single or $32,000 a year for a family of four. The Healthy Michigan Plan covers many services, including preventive and wellness services, doctor visits, hospital care, prescription medications, dental and vision services and much more – all while offering incentives for people who adopt healthier behaviors. Individuals can apply using a simple online application found at healthymichiganplan.org, over the phone by calling 1-855-789-5610 or with in-person assistance from a local community partner organization.
2) Spring Home School Program at Bradford Woods
Monday April 21, 2014 from 10:00am – 3:00pm Topics are for grades 3-8
10:00 – 12:00
Trail Lesson: Wings of the Woods
10:00 – 3:00
Trail Lesson: ADE – OLS (include wild edibles) & Dirt on Dirt
1:00 – 3:00
Trail Lesson: Aquatic Life
For more details on our curriculum, please go to http://www.bradwoods.org/program-areas-2/environmental-education/curriculum/ Cost: $10/student for two-hour module or $25 for the entire day experience. Lunch not included. To sign up, please contact Melanie Wills mjwills@indiana.edu or 765-342-2915
Please spread the word! We hope to see you there.
Melanie Wills, B.A., EMT-B, LGI, AHA Instructor
Director of Outdoor Education and Professional Services
Bradford Woods
Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5238
Indiana University
Fax: (765) 349-1086
5040 State Road 67 N
www.bradwoods.org
Martinsville, IN 46151
3) Writing Contest at Niles District Library
Saturday, April 19th 4:30pm - 5pm at Niles District Library: Writing Contest Launch
We're having a writing contest! Hopefully it's the first of an annual series. There will be categories for children, teens, and
adults. Submissions will be due in June. The winner in each category will be published in the Niles Daily Star. Judging
will be overseen by K4K book (a publisher of books by kids for kids) and Patricia Strefling, a local author with numerous
published works. Details and submission guidelines will be revealed at this event, and will also be available in the library
through the submission deadline.
4) Writing Seminar in Fort Wayne
Taylor University is once again hosting a seminar entitled "Discover the Writer Within You" in May. It will be led by published author and Director of Taylor's Professional Writing Department, Dr. Dennis E. Hensley.
We welcome student and adult aspiring writers to attend, and hope that you might pass along this information to anyone at Homeschool HUB you think could benefit. Dr. Hensley will discuss the craft of professional writing as a career, writing techniques, navigating the publishing process, and manuscript marketing.
The seminar will be held in meeting room A at the Main Library in Fort Wayne on Saturday, May 10th from 1:30pm to 4pm. The event is $10, and space is limited, so we ask that participants preregister through our website at http://online.taylor.edu/writing.
Thank you for your time. Please feel free to copy and paste or forward the information in this email and my contact information to anyone who'd be interested in the seminar.
Sincerely,
Katy Hobbs
Marketing & Development Specialist
Taylor University Online
3201 Stellhorn Road, Box C130
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
kthobbs@taylor.edu
5) Homeschool Showcase in Niles, MI
Hi Everyone,
Next week is our Spring Showcase. The event will take place on Thursday April 24th from 6-8 pm at the Bell Building in Niles. Set up will be during the day on Wednesday. I plan on being over there most of the day so just let me know what time you anticipate coming so I can make sure I am there.
Please go to this Google Doc and RSVP if you will be participating and please indicate if you will be participating either in a performance or a display. Put you last name on the list and indicate "yes" or "no" if you will be participating.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqacbpdYYoY7dEUxUW40NXBmeVhNUEtWakhSem1TNUE&usp=sharing
If you have problems clicking on the link then copy and paste it into your browser or email Gail Bliss at gail.bliss@nilesschools.org and she will add it to the list.
The School Board and various members of the District like the Superintendent will be invited. Our Marketing Group may be sending a photographer. It would be awesome if we had a good showing.
People are also welcome to attend in order to see the displays and performances.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.
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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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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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