Saturday, April 26, 2014

[HUBNEWSLETTER] Homeschool HUB News Update--April 25 [6 Attachments]

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--April 25

Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
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Editor: Andrea Bikfalvy
 
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GENERAL INTEREST

G1) BRAIN WARMER UPPERS Opinion?


G1) BRAIN WARMER UPPERS Opinion?

Are you interested in having a puzzle/brain teaser in each issue of the newsletter?  Does that just clutter it up or is it a fun addition?  I will include a sample below,and if you want to see one in each episode or you don't want to see it, feel free to email your thoughts to homeschoolhub@yahoo.com.  There would be a link to the author of each puzzle at the end, as seen below:

Hidden numbers
Example:       AN OBOE IS PLAYED WITH REEDS = THREE

1.         I WILL FEEL EVEN BETTER TOMORROW
2.         I DON'T KNOW IF OUR ANSWERS ARE RIGHT
3.         THE RAT COLLECTOR HAD SOME PRIZE RODENTS
4.         THEY HAD A WIN IN EVERY HOMESTAND
5.         DID QUEEN LATIFAH OUTWEIGH TINA TURNER?
Challenge: THE VINTAGE HAT WENT YESTERDAY

Written by Alan Stillson
http://stillsonworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=59

(Answers will be in the next issue.)



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Homeschool Spring Dance
2) Bethel College Hosts Summer Institute for Teachers
3) Michiana Christian Co-op Open House
4)  Bethel College Summer Camps Encourage Kids to Explore Academics
5) Free Summer Camps for Elementary Students
6) Homeschool Jump Day


1) Homeschool Spring Dance

All Middle School and High School homeschoolers are cordially invited to the Berrien Springs Homeschool Partnership Spring Dance.

Friday, May 9, 2014  from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.  at Berrien Springs Middle School  Semi-formal or formal attire encouraged.  School dress codes apply.

Cost: Free.

You do not need to be in Partnership to attend! For more information, please call Noël Bash – 269-429-3235


2) Bethel College Hosts Summer Institute for Teachers

Bethel College will offer the Summer Institute for Teachers on June 16, 17 and 18 in the Miller-Moore Academic Center, Room AC 342. Those participating in the three-day learning experience can earn up to 18 professional growth points (PGPs) or three graduate credits. Registration will be limited to the first 125 participants per session.

Topics include:
  * "Literacy: Effective Strategies for the 21st Century" on June 16 for one credit hour, or six PGPs
  * "Teacher Resiliency: Navigating Today's Challenges & Avoiding Burnout" on June 17 for one credit hour, or six PGPs
  * "AM-Strategies for Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum" in the morning on June 18 for one credit hour, or six PGPs (must attend entire day)
  * "PM- Positive Behavior Strategies for Today's Classroom" in the afternoon on June 18 for one credit hour, or six PGPs (must attend entire day)

Daily agenda is as follows:

8-8:30 a.m.                        Registration and coffee
8:30-12 p.m.                      Morning session
12-12:45 p.m.                    Lunch (included in fee)
12:45-3:30 p.m.                 Afternoon session

The deadline to submit your application and payment in full is May 24. Cancellations after June 1 will be charged a fee of $25 per day. An application and pricing information may be found at BethelCollege.edu/SummerInstitute. For questions, please contact Jennifer Meert at 574.807.7660 or meertj@BethelCollege.edu.
   

3) Michiana Christian Co-op Open House

Michiana Christian Co-op meeting in Niles Michigan at 120 E. Bertrand would like to invite you to consider attending our Open House on May 14th from 10:30-1:30.  Our fall schedule is out and we will have teachers, curriculum, and syllabi for you to peruse that day.  Feel free to bring your children and a sack lunch if you like.  You'll have the opportunity to sit in on classes, browse fall offerings, talk with teachers and eat lunch with us if you like.  Our schedule offers classes from pre-school to 12th grade and you attend only the classes you desire.  We are a parent lead co-op that strives to keep the parents in control of their students education while sharing our gifts with one another.  Please see our website for full details, Michiana Christian Coop and don't hesitate to contact us with questions.  michianachristiancoop@yahoo.com. 

See attached flyer for more info.

http://www.michianachristiancoop.com/


4)  Bethel College Summer Camps Encourage Kids to Explore Academics

Registration Open Now

Bethel will offer its annual academic camps, which provide campers from ages 11-14 with the opportunity to explore their interests with college professors, instructors and leaders who channel their knowledge into a fun, hands-on college learning experience. Make new friends and explore with us!

Each camp is open to kids who have completed 5th-8th grades. Register online at BethelCollege.edu/Camps and email Academic.Camps@BethelCollege.edu with questions. The registration deadline is two weeks prior to each camp. If space is available, late registrations will be accepted up to the first day of camp for an additional $10 fee.

Food Fun! with Beth Kroa
July 7-11, 9 a.m. to noon  $125

Food, glorious food! We all need to eat, but how do chemists approach the study of our food? Learn how food chemists analyze the snacks we eat. We'll measure the content of sugar, vitamin C, iron and calories in different food items. Chemical tests will be used to determine whether a food contains carbohydrates, fats or proteins. We'll simulate digestion (Ew!), looking to see how our bodies do their business! Have fun exploring the types of chemicals and nutrients in our food!

Spot the Animals! with Kevin Drury
July 7-11, 9 a.m. to noon  $125

Spot the fascinating animal life at Bethel College! We'll use nets (supplied) to collect insects, visit the college's native prairie, and monitor insect diversity. Next, we'll use binoculars (supplied) to explore bird life in the oaks, wetlands, open lawns and the prairie. Third, we'll discover mammalian wildlife and conduct animal behavior studies. Finally, we'll explore Bethel's ponds for abundant life (dress appropriately!). Bethel College's campus is alive with wildlife! Come and explore with us!

Anatomy Camp with Vicki Debolt
July 7-11, 1 to 4 p.m. $125

Your body contains as many cells as there are stars in the sky — that makes you a universe to explore. We'll peer through microscopes to view cellular organelles and observe how cells come in different shapes to perform different purposes. Then on to how cells join together to form tis­sues. Dissecting fetal pigs, cow eyes, sheep hearts and cats will teach us about organs and organ systems. Running common laboratory tests on safe, synthetic body fluids will teach us basic physiology, let us diagnose common illnesses, extract DNA and more!

Youth Gospel Choir with Zachary Gillis
July 14-18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  $250

The Bethel College Youth Gospel Choir Camp is an exciting gospel choral ensemble that reflects the artistic ability of youth. We strive for excellence in leading youth to sing Jesus' message of salvation. This camp empha­sizes the development of vocal skills, group singing and choreography through diverse musical styles including gospel, contemporary, hip hop and songs from other cultures. Campers will make a joyful noise while developing skills in fun and meaningful ways that will serve them during their school years and beyond. Campers will enjoy this all-day camp of singing, music and activities. Snacks will be provided, but students should bring a sack lunch.

 Theater Camp with Deb Swerman
July 14-18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $250

Do dramatic scenes get you wondering how actors create characters? Do you enjoy trying on different personalities? Do you love acting out scenes among family and friends? Maybe you just want to build confidence and make new friends? Then theater camp is for you! Join us this summer as you learn techniques that theater actors use to perform on stage to the delight of audiences. As you build on your own natural creativity, we will explore different aspects of theater, from improvisation and script work to short scenes and playlets. We will perform for an audience at the end of the week, as we introduce you to the spotlight of the stage! Campers will enjoy an entire day of acting and other activities. Snacks will be provided, but students should bring a sack lunch.

 What a Character! with Jennifer Ochstein
July 14-18, 9 a.m. to noon  $125

Create characters that jump off the pages of your short story or novel! This creative writing camp will help students create memorable char­acters that seem to live and breathe on the page. Use your imagination while learning the techniques of professional writers as you craft charac­ters your readers won't soon forget!


5) Free Summer Camps for Elementary Students

The YMCA in Niles is offering some free summer camp opportunities to children grades K-5 this summer. See attached flyers for more information.


6) Homeschool Jump Day

Hello!  We will be having an open jump for homeschoolers only on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014.  The facility, Jump Zone in Crown Point, will not be open to the public during this time.

The cost is only $6.00 per child if we have at least 40 homeschool children participating.  (It would be $7.00 per child if under 40 children sign up).  There is no charge for parents.

The time is from 10:00am - 1:00pm, but you do not have to stay for this entire time if you are unable.  You can arrive and/or leave anytime between 10am and 1pm.

The max number of children allowed for this outing is 85.

Please e-mail me at natandboys@comcast.net with the number of children that will be attending and their ages.  You can also call me at 219-924-5221 if you have questions or want to RSVP.

Tony, the owner of Jump Zone, would like to collect one payment on the morning of the event.  You can prepay before next Wednesday if you would like, or I will just collect as people arrive next Wednesday and pay before the jumping begins. 

We hope to see everyone next week!  God Bless  :)  


http://www.jumpzoneparty.com/Birthday-Party-for-Kids.php?jzpcity=Crown%20Point&jzpid=020


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The Homeschool HUB is collecting used textbooks.  Contact Andrea homeschoolhub@yahoo.com or 269-240-6094

The Homeschool HUB is continuing to collect Campbell Soup labels, Campbell's Chunky Soup labels, Campbell's Healthy Request labels, Campbell's Select harvest, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Spaghettios, Swanson, V-8 Beverages, V-8 Fusion, Prego Italian Sauces and Campbell's Food Service.   Give your labels to any board member or bring them to our homeschool functions.

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We are still accepting Boxtops for education labels.  You can find these on many products.

Go to Boxtops for Education.org for more info, and then SAVE SAVE SAVE  those labels.  Each one nets 10 cents and every 10 cents adds up. You can give them to any HUB board member or bring them to any functions that we have.  Thank-you!

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DISCLAIMERS:

While the Homeschool HUB believes that these events or opportunities may be of value to home educators, announcements do not constitute an endorsement by the Homeschool HUB, or its Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of individual parents to determine the appropriateness of any event or opportunity for their children.

Participation in any event is voluntary and the participant assumes complete responsibility and liability for themselves, their family, anyone accompanying them, and their personal property.

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