Homeschool HUB News Update--October 3
Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com
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) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) Political Event for Teens
G3) Free Christian Book
G4) Free online Spanish and French Lessons
G5) Visual Arts Contest for Adults and Kids
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
This week's puzzle:
Pretentious Proverbs
1.The total entity of substances which exhibit a reflection of light particles in awesome profusion are not necessarily composed of a soft, yellow metallic substance.
2. A couple offers possibility of camaraderie, while trebly aggregates often have the appearances of a multitude.
3. A member of the class of Aves that energizes rapidly from a state of nocturnal hibernation is able to seize by force or stratagem the lumbrious terristris.
4. Homo sapiens who inhabit abodes composed of pellucid substances containing silicon materials should be prudent of casting hard cobbles.
Answer to last week's puzzle:
Derek was the culprit.
Looking at Brian's statement, if it was Charles, then Brian was lying in his first statement, which makes the second statement true. Which would mean that it was both Charles and Alan. So it can't be Charles.
Which means Derek was lying in his first statement, which makes the second statement true. Therefore it can't be Alan.
So Eric's second statement must be false, meaning his first statement was true, therefore it was Derek.
G2) Political Event for Teens
HSLDA is organizing Student Action Teams for the upcoming election. They say:
If you want national leaders who support educational freedom, who stand for the rights of the weak and defenseless, and who are committed to responsible government, I invite you to take part.
The future of the United States Senate hangs in the balance, and you can make a difference. Student Action Teams put you and your students on the front lines of the closest races in our nation—the races where every vote matters and you have the ability to bring in that last vote.
The dates of participation in a Student Action Team (SAT) are October 31–November 5. The 31st and the 5th are travel days; the remaining four days will be an exciting, hands-on political education. GenJ and the HSLDA PAC ensure your hotel, food, and local travel. (We also often cover travel to and from the SAT location.) Our experienced team leaders and directors not only guide you through the campaign experience, but also teach about the methods, reasons, and design of our political system.
Students 11-13 may participate with a parent. Students 14-19 may participate on their own with parental permission. Parents are welcome to participate as chaperones. For more information: https://www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Experience/StudentActionTeams/tabid/450/Default.aspx
G3) Free Christian Book
Gospel for Asia is offering No Longer a Slumdog, a book full of stories of children in crisis who were rescued, for free. There could be some tie-in with cultural studies or social studies for homeschoolers. The book is free, and there are no shipping charges. Mobile and audio downloads are also available for free.
Free book: www.gfa.org/book/
G4) Free online Spanish and French Lessons
With over 300 Spanish and French lessons, including hours and hours of video instruction, the ULAT (Universal Language Acquisition Tool) offers classroom teachers, independent study students and homeschooling families, absolutely free of charge, access to world language instruction of the highest caliber. The ULAT gives students more than a mere scholastic knowledge of a language's structure. Thanks to its use of the natural language acquisition sequence, the ULAT enables students to actually speak the language they are studying with increasing fluency, as testified by feedback from educators and from students it has helped to save thousands in college tuition. Go to www.theulat.com and click on "INDEPENDENT" to access the ULAT's beginning Spanish I and French I courses.
G5) Visual Arts Contest for Adults and High School Students
The Oakton Foundation is holding a competition to award the best original painting or sketch that communicates a moral truth with excellence to a wide audience. Potential mediums are limited to oils, acrylics, pastels, water color, charcoal, pencils, or similar mediums. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, quality, and effectiveness in expressing the contest theme.
If you plan to submit one or more pieces, contact us at oaktonfoundation@gmail.com. Contestants are not limited to one submission. You will retain your original piece and all rights to it. Please send only an electronic copy. There is no entry fee.
Submissions should be done by emailing one or more photos (JPEG format) of your piece (no larger than 10 MB per email), and as many as are necessary to adequately capture your work, to oaktonfoundation@gmail.com. You should title your work and provide a few sentences about what you seek to communicate through your piece. You should also submit a paragraph about yourself. Contestants should be at least 18 years old.
First Prize: $500
Second Prize: $300
Third Prize: $200
We are also hosting a contest for high school students (18 years old or younger) with the following prizes:
First Prize: $150
Second Prize: $100
Third Prize: $50
Deadline for Submitting Your Work: December 19, 2014
Awards Will Be Announced January 19, 2015
More Info: http://www.oaktonfoundation.com/---!visual-arts-competition/c1dzm#!visual-arts-competition/c1dzm
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Hero Half-Marathon
2) Home Educator Event
3) Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
4) Informatics App Challenge for High Schoolers and NCWIT Award for Girls
5) College Day
6) Elementary Fine Arts festival
7) Skate and Play in Elkhart, IN
8) Michiana Covenant Academy
1) Hero Half-Marathon
Run for a great cause on October 19th at Indiana Dunes State Park. Support PATH: A Positive Approach to Teen Health equips, empowers and encourages teens to make healthy choices in all areas of their lives.We promote positive self-esteem and motivate youth to see how valuable they are.
We encourage students to set goals and dream big, and to identify how risky behaviors can be obstacles to accomplishing their goals and dreams, requiring them to consider the consequences of their actions. We evaluate what it means to be proud and responsible, and challenge students to consider how the choices they make today will affect their future outcomes.
Sign up today at www.herohalf.com and use coupon code "PATH" to get a $5 discount.
2) Home Educator Event
Barnes and Noble in Mishawaka is holding a free event for Home School Educators on Wed October 15th at 6 pm. They will have free treats from the Cafe, giveaways, prizes, book presentations, trivia, and more. All homeschool moms and teachers are welcome. RSVP to Jimm Emmons by October 10th.
Jim Emmons
Community Relations Manager
Barnes & Noble , Inc.
6501 N. Grape Rd., Suite 200
Mishawaka, IN 46545
o (574) 247-0864 f (574) 247-1156
crm2358@bn.com
3) Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
Presented by ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE on Sunday, October 18th at 11am & 2pm
$12 in advance, $15 at the door, Groups of 10 or more pay only $10 per ticket!
Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie's enchanting play, Disney's Peter Pan JR. is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn't grow up with no flying required! The score includes new arrangements of classic Disney songs, such as "Following the Leader," "You Can Fly," and "The Second Star to the Right." Join Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell, Hook, the Lost Boys, Fairies, Pirates, Indians and one very prompt crocodile for the adventure of a lifetime.
Tickets are on sale now at the Macomb Center Box Office at 586-286-2222. www.MacombCenter.com
4) Informatics App Challenge for High Schoolers and NCWIT Award for Girls
First, the deadline for the 2014 Informatics App Challenge is October 1, so register soon! This competition is open to teams of two to three high school students plus an adult mentor. The registration process is very simple.
Teams will flex their design and development muscles as they work to complete the best possible solution to this challenge on Saturday, October 25 in the state-of-the-art Informatics and Communications Technology Complex on the IUPUI campus. Cash and scholarship awards will go to the top three mobile app teams. More information is available at http://soic.iupui.edu/mobile-app-competition/.
Resources can be found at http://www.appinventor.org/ and http://teamtreehouse.com/features/android.
Register at http://soic.iupui.edu/mobile-app-competition/. If you have questions, please contact me.
Second, all high school girls interested in computing should be made aware of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Please pass this along to young women as soon as possible! Registration is open now, http://www.aspirations.org/. This is an excellent opportunity for girls!
Vicki Daugherty
Recruitment Specialist
Indiana University
School of Informatics and Computing—Indianapolis
Informatics and Communications Technology Complex (IT)
535 W. Michigan Street, IT477
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317.278.4123
www.soic.iupui.edu
www.facebook.com/informaticsIUPUI
www.youtube.com/informaticsIUPUI
5) College Day
Van Buren Technology Center will be having a College Day on Thursday, October 9th. Our students will not be in the building during the lunch hour, 11:00am to 12:00noon, and the college representative will be available to speak with other students.
We would like to invite your students to join us during this time period for an opportunity to speak with over 50 post-secondary representatives. We are located in Lawrence, Michigan. If you are interested, please contact me at 269.539.5328 for more information.
Thanks so much,
Jamie Mitchell
Administrative Assistant, Career Guidance, CTE Programming and Adult Education
6) Elementary Fine Arts festival
The 2014 MACS Elementary Fine Arts Festival will be held at Bethany Christian School in Troy, Michigan on Friday, February 27th, 2015.
Here is a list of all the categories that we have available:
Speech:
Poetry Recitation
Scripture Recitation
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)
Large Vocal Ensemble (6 or more students)
Art:
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Craft - students may use a kit in this category
Sculpture
Printmaking
Calligraphy
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 as a group, please contact me by November 1st. To register as individual families, please contact me by December 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
Elementary MACS Coordinator
248-689-4821
grace.mieczkowski@fbctroy.org
7) Skate and Play in Elkhart, IN
Hello,
My name is Jordan Hansen and I am the General Manager of Holiday Skating Center located at 28736 CR 20 W Elkhart, IN 46517. The purpose of this email is to inform you that we are having our first ever Skate and Play on Wednesday October 29th from 9:30-Noon. The Price will be $2 Admission and $2 Skate Rental (Strollers roll for free). We will be playing primarily christian music, along with playing many games for the kids and adults. This is a great opportunity to meet other kids in the area along with getting some exercise and creating memories for your children. Please call me at (574)293-4981 or email me back on here.
I look forward to talking to you soon.
Thanks,
Jordan Hansen
Hansen Skating Enterprises
8) Michiana Covenant Academy
Michiana Covenant Academy offers a wide variety of classes for homeschoolers, including Art, Literature, History and Music. Please check out our website, michianacovenantacademy.org, and join us for our Second Trimester classes, starting Wednesday, December 3. Registration for Second Trimester begins October 22 and continues through November 12.
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LINKS TO SHARE:
Share your favorite websites 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. 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.
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) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) Political Event for Teens
G3) Free Christian Book
G4) Free online Spanish and French Lessons
G5) Visual Arts Contest for Adults and Kids
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
This week's puzzle:
Pretentious Proverbs
1.The total entity of substances which exhibit a reflection of light particles in awesome profusion are not necessarily composed of a soft, yellow metallic substance.
2. A couple offers possibility of camaraderie, while trebly aggregates often have the appearances of a multitude.
3. A member of the class of Aves that energizes rapidly from a state of nocturnal hibernation is able to seize by force or stratagem the lumbrious terristris.
4. Homo sapiens who inhabit abodes composed of pellucid substances containing silicon materials should be prudent of casting hard cobbles.
Answer to last week's puzzle:
Derek was the culprit.
Looking at Brian's statement, if it was Charles, then Brian was lying in his first statement, which makes the second statement true. Which would mean that it was both Charles and Alan. So it can't be Charles.
Which means Derek was lying in his first statement, which makes the second statement true. Therefore it can't be Alan.
So Eric's second statement must be false, meaning his first statement was true, therefore it was Derek.
G2) Political Event for Teens
HSLDA is organizing Student Action Teams for the upcoming election. They say:
If you want national leaders who support educational freedom, who stand for the rights of the weak and defenseless, and who are committed to responsible government, I invite you to take part.
The future of the United States Senate hangs in the balance, and you can make a difference. Student Action Teams put you and your students on the front lines of the closest races in our nation—the races where every vote matters and you have the ability to bring in that last vote.
The dates of participation in a Student Action Team (SAT) are October 31–November 5. The 31st and the 5th are travel days; the remaining four days will be an exciting, hands-on political education. GenJ and the HSLDA PAC ensure your hotel, food, and local travel. (We also often cover travel to and from the SAT location.) Our experienced team leaders and directors not only guide you through the campaign experience, but also teach about the methods, reasons, and design of our political system.
Students 11-13 may participate with a parent. Students 14-19 may participate on their own with parental permission. Parents are welcome to participate as chaperones. For more information: https://www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Experience/StudentActionTeams/tabid/450/Default.aspx
G3) Free Christian Book
Gospel for Asia is offering No Longer a Slumdog, a book full of stories of children in crisis who were rescued, for free. There could be some tie-in with cultural studies or social studies for homeschoolers. The book is free, and there are no shipping charges. Mobile and audio downloads are also available for free.
Free book: www.gfa.org/book/
G4) Free online Spanish and French Lessons
With over 300 Spanish and French lessons, including hours and hours of video instruction, the ULAT (Universal Language Acquisition Tool) offers classroom teachers, independent study students and homeschooling families, absolutely free of charge, access to world language instruction of the highest caliber. The ULAT gives students more than a mere scholastic knowledge of a language's structure. Thanks to its use of the natural language acquisition sequence, the ULAT enables students to actually speak the language they are studying with increasing fluency, as testified by feedback from educators and from students it has helped to save thousands in college tuition. Go to www.theulat.com and click on "INDEPENDENT" to access the ULAT's beginning Spanish I and French I courses.
G5) Visual Arts Contest for Adults and High School Students
The Oakton Foundation is holding a competition to award the best original painting or sketch that communicates a moral truth with excellence to a wide audience. Potential mediums are limited to oils, acrylics, pastels, water color, charcoal, pencils, or similar mediums. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, quality, and effectiveness in expressing the contest theme.
If you plan to submit one or more pieces, contact us at oaktonfoundation@gmail.com. Contestants are not limited to one submission. You will retain your original piece and all rights to it. Please send only an electronic copy. There is no entry fee.
Submissions should be done by emailing one or more photos (JPEG format) of your piece (no larger than 10 MB per email), and as many as are necessary to adequately capture your work, to oaktonfoundation@gmail.com. You should title your work and provide a few sentences about what you seek to communicate through your piece. You should also submit a paragraph about yourself. Contestants should be at least 18 years old.
First Prize: $500
Second Prize: $300
Third Prize: $200
We are also hosting a contest for high school students (18 years old or younger) with the following prizes:
First Prize: $150
Second Prize: $100
Third Prize: $50
Deadline for Submitting Your Work: December 19, 2014
Awards Will Be Announced January 19, 2015
More Info: http://www.oaktonfoundation.com/---!visual-arts-competition/c1dzm#!visual-arts-competition/c1dzm
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Hero Half-Marathon
2) Home Educator Event
3) Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
4) Informatics App Challenge for High Schoolers and NCWIT Award for Girls
5) College Day
6) Elementary Fine Arts festival
7) Skate and Play in Elkhart, IN
8) Michiana Covenant Academy
1) Hero Half-Marathon
Run for a great cause on October 19th at Indiana Dunes State Park. Support PATH: A Positive Approach to Teen Health equips, empowers and encourages teens to make healthy choices in all areas of their lives.We promote positive self-esteem and motivate youth to see how valuable they are.
We encourage students to set goals and dream big, and to identify how risky behaviors can be obstacles to accomplishing their goals and dreams, requiring them to consider the consequences of their actions. We evaluate what it means to be proud and responsible, and challenge students to consider how the choices they make today will affect their future outcomes.
Sign up today at www.herohalf.com and use coupon code "PATH" to get a $5 discount.
2) Home Educator Event
Barnes and Noble in Mishawaka is holding a free event for Home School Educators on Wed October 15th at 6 pm. They will have free treats from the Cafe, giveaways, prizes, book presentations, trivia, and more. All homeschool moms and teachers are welcome. RSVP to Jimm Emmons by October 10th.
Jim Emmons
Community Relations Manager
Barnes & Noble , Inc.
6501 N. Grape Rd., Suite 200
Mishawaka, IN 46545
o (574) 247-0864 f (574) 247-1156
crm2358@bn.com
3) Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
Presented by ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE on Sunday, October 18th at 11am & 2pm
$12 in advance, $15 at the door, Groups of 10 or more pay only $10 per ticket!
Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie's enchanting play, Disney's Peter Pan JR. is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn't grow up with no flying required! The score includes new arrangements of classic Disney songs, such as "Following the Leader," "You Can Fly," and "The Second Star to the Right." Join Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell, Hook, the Lost Boys, Fairies, Pirates, Indians and one very prompt crocodile for the adventure of a lifetime.
Tickets are on sale now at the Macomb Center Box Office at 586-286-2222. www.MacombCenter.com
4) Informatics App Challenge for High Schoolers and NCWIT Award for Girls
First, the deadline for the 2014 Informatics App Challenge is October 1, so register soon! This competition is open to teams of two to three high school students plus an adult mentor. The registration process is very simple.
Teams will flex their design and development muscles as they work to complete the best possible solution to this challenge on Saturday, October 25 in the state-of-the-art Informatics and Communications Technology Complex on the IUPUI campus. Cash and scholarship awards will go to the top three mobile app teams. More information is available at http://soic.iupui.edu/mobile-app-competition/.
Resources can be found at http://www.appinventor.org/ and http://teamtreehouse.com/features/android.
Register at http://soic.iupui.edu/mobile-app-competition/. If you have questions, please contact me.
Second, all high school girls interested in computing should be made aware of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Please pass this along to young women as soon as possible! Registration is open now, http://www.aspirations.org/. This is an excellent opportunity for girls!
Vicki Daugherty
Recruitment Specialist
Indiana University
School of Informatics and Computing—Indianapolis
Informatics and Communications Technology Complex (IT)
535 W. Michigan Street, IT477
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317.278.4123
www.soic.iupui.edu
www.facebook.com/informaticsIUPUI
www.youtube.com/informaticsIUPUI
5) College Day
Van Buren Technology Center will be having a College Day on Thursday, October 9th. Our students will not be in the building during the lunch hour, 11:00am to 12:00noon, and the college representative will be available to speak with other students.
We would like to invite your students to join us during this time period for an opportunity to speak with over 50 post-secondary representatives. We are located in Lawrence, Michigan. If you are interested, please contact me at 269.539.5328 for more information.
Thanks so much,
Jamie Mitchell
Administrative Assistant, Career Guidance, CTE Programming and Adult Education
6) Elementary Fine Arts festival
The 2014 MACS Elementary Fine Arts Festival will be held at Bethany Christian School in Troy, Michigan on Friday, February 27th, 2015.
Here is a list of all the categories that we have available:
Speech:
Poetry Recitation
Scripture Recitation
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)
Large Vocal Ensemble (6 or more students)
Art:
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Craft - students may use a kit in this category
Sculpture
Printmaking
Calligraphy
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 as a group, please contact me by November 1st. To register as individual families, please contact me by December 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
Elementary MACS Coordinator
248-689-4821
grace.mieczkowski@fbctroy.org
7) Skate and Play in Elkhart, IN
Hello,
My name is Jordan Hansen and I am the General Manager of Holiday Skating Center located at 28736 CR 20 W Elkhart, IN 46517. The purpose of this email is to inform you that we are having our first ever Skate and Play on Wednesday October 29th from 9:30-Noon. The Price will be $2 Admission and $2 Skate Rental (Strollers roll for free). We will be playing primarily christian music, along with playing many games for the kids and adults. This is a great opportunity to meet other kids in the area along with getting some exercise and creating memories for your children. Please call me at (574)293-4981 or email me back on here.
I look forward to talking to you soon.
Thanks,
Jordan Hansen
Hansen Skating Enterprises
8) Michiana Covenant Academy
Michiana Covenant Academy offers a wide variety of classes for homeschoolers, including Art, Literature, History and Music. Please check out our website, michianacovenantacademy.org, and join us for our Second Trimester classes, starting Wednesday, December 3. Registration for Second Trimester begins October 22 and continues through November 12.
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LINKS TO SHARE:
Share your favorite websites 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. Information about becoming a member is on the website at www.hshub.org
Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! (Advertisements stay in for two weeks unless we work out something else in advance)
Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too. It's free!
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LETTING IT RIDE:
Like us on facebook for discussions, announcements, questions, and support: https://www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
Join our yahoo group for discussions, announcements, questions, and support: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolhub/
Check out our website for info (refer your friends, too, if you like!): http://www.hshub.org/
Amazon.com--Please come to www.hshub.org before you shop at Amazon. You can either shop the Associate Store listed in the Menu bar or click on the "Help the Homeschool HUB - Purchase at Amazon" link just below the Menu bar. By using this link to Amazon The Homeschool HUB will earn money through Amazon's Associates program on everything you purchase. So whenever you think "Amazon" please remember your purchase can help The Homeschool HUB.
The Homeschool HUB is collecting used textbooks. Contact Andrea homeschoolhub@yahoo.com or 269-240-6094
The Homeschool HUB is continuing to collect Campbell Soup labels, Campbell's Chunky Soup labels, Campbell's Healthy Request labels, Campbell's Select harvest, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Spaghettios, Swanson, V-8 Beverages, V-8 Fusion, Prego Italian Sauces and Campbell's Food Service. Give your labels to any board member or bring them to our homeschool functions.
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We are still accepting Boxtops for education labels. You can find these on many products.
Go to Boxtops for Education.org for more info, and then SAVE SAVE SAVE those labels. Each one nets 10 cents and every 10 cents adds up. You can give them to any HUB board member or bring them to any functions that we have. Thank-you!
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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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