Homeschool HUB News Update--December 16
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) Spring Break in Cuba
G3) Free Bird Identification App
G4) Brain Chase for Adults
G5) Institute for Excellence in Writing Free Gifts
G6) Computer Science and Coding for Kids Free Trial
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
Which statement is true out of the following?
One statement here is false.
Two statements here are false.
Three statements here are false.
Answer to the last puzzle:
A windmill
G2) Spring Break in Cuba
For Teachers and family members also.
visiting schools is an option
individuals & small groups
Costs: Cuba does not need to be expensive
Cultural Immersion Travel or Foreign Language Immersion, 9 days / 8 nights:
Arrival Dates:
March 4th to 12th
March 11th to March 19th
March 18th to March 26th
March 25th to April 2nd
April 1st to April 9th
April 8th to April 16th
April 15th to April 23rd
April 22nd to April 30th
we will add dates for summer
Info Request Form: https://flsas.com/contact-us/
Additional Options:
Foreign Language Immersion & Cultural Immersion--Programs for Adults... of all Ages & Professions--Programs for Teens. 40+ countries
● Foreign Language Immersion ●
- Personal or Professional Interest -
- Focused Foreign Language Learning -
--including LCTL (Less Commonly Taught / Critical Languages)
& LSP (Languages for Specific Purposes)
●Cultural Immersion●
- Go Local Internationally for All -
- Go Local Internationallly for Professionals -
Meet people socially in the same profession
when you travel.
♦To catch up on what is happening
- contemporary culture -
in your country of interest
♦To have a relaxing vacation in a country or region you do not know.
** We will be able to arrange for small "special interest groups"
with & without homestays.
What do you and your friends want to explore in depth?
Let us know.
One Week (more or less) Programs
concentrate on improving skills
including LCTL (Less Commonly Taught / Critical Languages)
Very Intensive
All Year
. advance in present language
. start a new language
. prepare for proficiency exams
Professionals / Executives
Special Request Short Term Programs
including LCTL (Less Commonly Taught / Critical Languages)
NEW! Focused Foreign Language Learning
For those going abroad for professional / business reasons:
What you want to accomplish?
- improve your conversation skills
- prepare for a trade show
- prepare for a presentation or keynote speech in another language
- better understand clients or employees
- learn about the culture of your clients or employees
being culturally aware and culturally prepared
is a necessary part of doing business globally
Middle & High School
Special Summer Teen Programs
concentrate on improving skills
Spain . Switzerland . Germany . Italy
Portugal . France . Quebec City
Japan . China . Russia . Korea
Argentina . Costa Rica . Mexico . Guatemala . Ecuador
Middle & High School
Academic Year Abroad / Semester Abroad
or 2 month / 3 month programs
concentrate on improving skills
*** Plan now for Academic Year 2016-2017.
Spain . France . Germany . Portugal . Italy . Japan . China . Argentina
This is an excellent way for H S Seniors
to make good use of the last semester of high school.
https://flsas.com/
786-216-7302
inforequest@flsas.com
G3) Free Bird Identification App
That's right: our Merlin Bird ID app just got an upgrade that analyzes photos on your phone and offers bird ID suggestions. Just snap a photo or choose one from your photo library, answer a couple of questions, and Merlin will offer smart suggestions about what North American species it might be. Read more at eBird or download Merlin free for your iOS or Android device and try it out.
Can't Get a Photo? Merlin still offers uncannily good ID advice from a simple bird description—now expanded to feature 650 bird species.
http://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/
G4) Brain Chase for Adults
Hello, Parents!
As you know, Brain Chase is a massive global treasure hunt inspiring learning and adventure. As students complete weekly academic challenges, they unlock clues to the location of a real-life buried treasure. The first student to complete their academic work and locate the treasure wins a trip to dig it up - along with a $10,000 scholarship! But who says the kids get to have all the fun? Parents, it's time to see what you're made of. On January 2, we are releasing our first-ever grown-up chase, The Gold Rush: A Brain Chase Resolution Challenge. Our goal: to help you kick off those New Year's Resolutions by motivating you with the possibility of discovering a real-life buried treasure.
You will be able to choose from over a dozen electives from fitness to home organization, financial planning to book club. And the best part? The first person to complete the resolution challenges and locate our buried treasure will receive a trip for two to dig it up! Learn more and register for this exciting 5-week program.
https://brainchase.com/register/registration-new-years-2017/
Want to gift The Gold Rush to someone this Christmas? Purchase a gift registration from our store.
We hope to see you in January!
The Brain Chase Team
G5) Institute for Excellence in Writing Free Gifts
December 25–January 6 - Twelve Days of Christmas Giving
It's our favorite event of the year! On each of the twelve days of Christmas, your inbox receives a special gift from IEW. From free product downloads to audio talks, this event provides an amazing variety of resources. It's our gift to you. And on the twelfth day, we have an extra special gift that will be shipped to your door. Register here: iew.com/christmas16
G6) Computer Science and Coding for Kids Free Trial
We're a new ed-tech company called CSJumpstartr. We've just released a new online product to help kids get started quickly with computer science and coding in Scratch*. We think CSJumpstartr is especially well suited to homeschooling families.
CSJumpstartr is an online, web-based learning environment built around content-driven templates that allow a child to start creating fun, meaningful projects immediately in the popular Scratch graphical programming language. It's project-based computer science. Kids log in, pick a template, and start creating immediately. With CSJumpstartr, parents don't need to be coders themselves to bring coding into their curriculum.
We think CSJumpstartr is a perfect fit for homeschoolers for a few reasons:
It's engaging; with our templates, kids create quizzes, slideshows, and interactive presentations as fun new ways to "show what they know".
It's self-directed; kids create their projects independently with support from our built-in step-by-step guidance.
It's integrated; exposure to Scratch and the fundamentals of coding occurs naturally as a child builds their project.
We offer a 14 day FREE trial at www.csjumpstartr.com, so parents and kids can try it out with no risk at all. And, for those who buy CSJumpstartr (discounted to $39.99 for launch), we have an innovative referral model where we refund a customer's entire purchase price after they refer three friends who also buy! This is a great fit for homeschool groups.
If you're interested in learning more, we'd love it if you'd:
① Check out our brief video introducing CSJumpstartr: https://youtu.be/grjR_jak5Vw
② Check out our website, where you can sign up for our FREE trial: http://www.csjumpstartr.com/
③ Get in touch with us! We would love to talk with you about how CSJumpstartr can help you, your contacts, and/or your group members.
Thank you so much!
-Jason at CSJumpstartr
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) 4-H Tractor Operator Program Offered
2) Curriculum Fair--Save the Date
3) TeenPact Michigan 2017
4) Volunteer Opportunity
1) 4-H Tractor Operator Program Offered
Michigan State University Extension will offer the 4-H Tractor Operator Program (TOP)
beginning January 25, 2017. Successful completion of 4-H TOP provides a certificate of
training required for operation of a 20 PTO HP or greater, garden or agricultural tractor,
by 14 and 15 year old youth employed on property not owned, leased or operated by a
parent or legal guardian. Certification is also utilized by youth who exhibit and participate
in local contests, parades and festival activities.
The 9-week course will be taught on Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., January 25 through
March 29, 2017. This schedule includes educational sessions, some driving practice,
final written and driving tests, and graduation program. In addition, participants will need
access to a computer that is compatible to use a Windows-based CD for part of the
assignments to reach the 24 hours of required training to be certified. We require a
minimum of 24 hours of instruction and participants must be 14 years of age by the date
of the driving test to be eligible for certification.
Educational topics include: farm/ranch hazards and safety, tractor component basics,
pre-operational procedures, operation basics, tractor-powered implements, self-
propelled agricultural equipment, operating on public roadways, basic maintenance and
repair, ATV/utility vehicle safety, first aid and emergencies. The program will meet at the
Old Baroda Township Hall, 9081 First Street, Baroda, Michigan, 49101.
Registration is required through the Berrien County MSU Extension Office by January
12, 2017. Cost is $50.00 per person; checks are to be made out to Michigan State
University. We are located at 1737 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-9630,
Phone: 269-927-5674. The program must have at least six participants registered to be
held, with a maximum of 20.
The 4-H TOP is one of the most valuable experiences we offer that teaches young
people safety, confidence and job skills to last a lifetime. One hundred percent of 2015
participants indicated they would be a safer worker as a result of taking this training. If
you have questions about 4-H TOP, you may contact Deb Barrett through the previous
listed information or by e-mail at smithde6@anr.msu.edu.
2) Curriculum Fair--Save the Date
Last year the Niles Homeschool Partnership held their first annual Curriculum Fair for new and used curriculum vendors. This year they have decided to have a discussion panel addressing the topic of "Special Needs Students". At this point, we have on our panel a couple of veteran homeschool moms.
We have reserved Ring Lardner Middle School on Saturday, March 18th. The curriculum fair itself will run from 10am - 3pm. Save the date so you don't miss this great event.
3) TeenPact Michigan 2017
I'm looking forward to serving students and families February 27th - March 3rd, 2017 at the Capitol for TeenPact Michigan! You can watch for current information at our TeenPact Michigan Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TeenPactMichigan/
We also have a full program for 13-19 year olds. Here is the link to look at & share with others: http://teenpact.com/programs/state-classes/four-day-class/ TeenPact also offers a 1 Day Class. This is for ages 8-12. You can read more about it at http://teenpact.com/programs/state-classes/one-day-class/
It's very exciting to see the months getting closer to this outstanding event! I sure hope you will join me & my family this year.
Many Blessings & I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!
In Christ,
Tracy DuBaere
Michigan State Coordinator
TeenPact Leadership Schools
Email: michigan@teenpact.com
Phone: (586) 212-3533
Website: teenpact.com/michigan
4) Volunteer Opportunity
You already know that homeschooling is a challenge. You can help families meet this challenge by becoming a Community Ambassador with the Home School Foundation (HSF), a nationwide non-profit organization whose mission is to help families homeschool through hard times. HSF offers financial assistance through several funds (such as our Widows Fund, our Children of Single Parents Fund, our Military Fund, and our Emergency Response Fund) so that struggling families can purchase homeschool curriculum and supplies.
But many homeschooling families have needs beyond the scope of a grant to buy books. And that's where you come in.
You + 5 Hours/Month = Changed Lives
As a Community Ambassador with HSF's Ambassador Program, you can work in your local homeschool community to identify and address real, tangible needs—like helping a disabled military family with yard maintenance, arranging for clean-up crews after a devastating house fire, or fundraising on behalf of a widow's family in need of winter fuel and clothes.
Would you consider giving 5 hours each month for a year and volunteer as a Community Ambassador with HSF? Whatever skills God has given you, wherever God has placed you—you can serve struggling homeschool families.
We offer a matching grant program to double the efforts of any fundraising you choose to do. And just to show that we're behind you, the first 10 new ambassadors will receive a contribution of $100 toward your first ambassador project.
Together we can strengthen the homeschooling community—one family at a time.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LINKS TO SHARE:
Share your favorite website: 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/
Make a tax-deductable donation to the Homeschool HUB Endowment Fund. Check with your tax preparer for the most advantageous amount if you wish, but Federal and State deductions are available for charitable donations of this kind.
Checks should be made out to: Michigan Gateway Community Foundation AND "Homeschool HUB Endowment Fund" written in the Memo line of the check.
Address and Contact Info:
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation
111 Days Avenue
Buchanan, Michigan 49107
Phone: 269.695.3521
Fax: 269.695.4250
email: info@mgcf.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.
Amazon Smile--0.5% of what you buy will get donated to the Homeschool HUB when youshop through Amazon Smile.
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) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) Spring Break in Cuba
G3) Free Bird Identification App
G4) Brain Chase for Adults
G5) Institute for Excellence in Writing Free Gifts
G6) Computer Science and Coding for Kids Free Trial
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
Which statement is true out of the following?
One statement here is false.
Two statements here are false.
Three statements here are false.
Answer to the last puzzle:
A windmill
G2) Spring Break in Cuba
For Teachers and family members also.
visiting schools is an option
individuals & small groups
Costs: Cuba does not need to be expensive
Cultural Immersion Travel or Foreign Language Immersion, 9 days / 8 nights:
Arrival Dates:
March 4th to 12th
March 11th to March 19th
March 18th to March 26th
March 25th to April 2nd
April 1st to April 9th
April 8th to April 16th
April 15th to April 23rd
April 22nd to April 30th
we will add dates for summer
Info Request Form: https://flsas.com/contact-us/
Additional Options:
Foreign Language Immersion & Cultural Immersion--Programs for Adults... of all Ages & Professions--Programs for Teens. 40+ countries
● Foreign Language Immersion ●
- Personal or Professional Interest -
- Focused Foreign Language Learning -
--including LCTL (Less Commonly Taught / Critical Languages)
& LSP (Languages for Specific Purposes)
●Cultural Immersion●
- Go Local Internationally for All -
- Go Local Internationallly for Professionals -
Meet people socially in the same profession
when you travel.
♦To catch up on what is happening
- contemporary culture -
in your country of interest
♦To have a relaxing vacation in a country or region you do not know.
** We will be able to arrange for small "special interest groups"
with & without homestays.
What do you and your friends want to explore in depth?
Let us know.
One Week (more or less) Programs
concentrate on improving skills
including LCTL (Less Commonly Taught / Critical Languages)
Very Intensive
All Year
. advance in present language
. start a new language
. prepare for proficiency exams
Professionals / Executives
Special Request Short Term Programs
including LCTL (Less Commonly Taught / Critical Languages)
NEW! Focused Foreign Language Learning
For those going abroad for professional / business reasons:
What you want to accomplish?
- improve your conversation skills
- prepare for a trade show
- prepare for a presentation or keynote speech in another language
- better understand clients or employees
- learn about the culture of your clients or employees
being culturally aware and culturally prepared
is a necessary part of doing business globally
Middle & High School
Special Summer Teen Programs
concentrate on improving skills
Spain . Switzerland . Germany . Italy
Portugal . France . Quebec City
Japan . China . Russia . Korea
Argentina . Costa Rica . Mexico . Guatemala . Ecuador
Middle & High School
Academic Year Abroad / Semester Abroad
or 2 month / 3 month programs
concentrate on improving skills
*** Plan now for Academic Year 2016-2017.
Spain . France . Germany . Portugal . Italy . Japan . China . Argentina
This is an excellent way for H S Seniors
to make good use of the last semester of high school.
https://flsas.com/
786-216-7302
inforequest@flsas.com
G3) Free Bird Identification App
That's right: our Merlin Bird ID app just got an upgrade that analyzes photos on your phone and offers bird ID suggestions. Just snap a photo or choose one from your photo library, answer a couple of questions, and Merlin will offer smart suggestions about what North American species it might be. Read more at eBird or download Merlin free for your iOS or Android device and try it out.
Can't Get a Photo? Merlin still offers uncannily good ID advice from a simple bird description—now expanded to feature 650 bird species.
http://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/
G4) Brain Chase for Adults
Hello, Parents!
As you know, Brain Chase is a massive global treasure hunt inspiring learning and adventure. As students complete weekly academic challenges, they unlock clues to the location of a real-life buried treasure. The first student to complete their academic work and locate the treasure wins a trip to dig it up - along with a $10,000 scholarship! But who says the kids get to have all the fun? Parents, it's time to see what you're made of. On January 2, we are releasing our first-ever grown-up chase, The Gold Rush: A Brain Chase Resolution Challenge. Our goal: to help you kick off those New Year's Resolutions by motivating you with the possibility of discovering a real-life buried treasure.
You will be able to choose from over a dozen electives from fitness to home organization, financial planning to book club. And the best part? The first person to complete the resolution challenges and locate our buried treasure will receive a trip for two to dig it up! Learn more and register for this exciting 5-week program.
https://brainchase.com/register/registration-new-years-2017/
Want to gift The Gold Rush to someone this Christmas? Purchase a gift registration from our store.
We hope to see you in January!
The Brain Chase Team
G5) Institute for Excellence in Writing Free Gifts
December 25–January 6 - Twelve Days of Christmas Giving
It's our favorite event of the year! On each of the twelve days of Christmas, your inbox receives a special gift from IEW. From free product downloads to audio talks, this event provides an amazing variety of resources. It's our gift to you. And on the twelfth day, we have an extra special gift that will be shipped to your door. Register here: iew.com/christmas16
G6) Computer Science and Coding for Kids Free Trial
We're a new ed-tech company called CSJumpstartr. We've just released a new online product to help kids get started quickly with computer science and coding in Scratch*. We think CSJumpstartr is especially well suited to homeschooling families.
CSJumpstartr is an online, web-based learning environment built around content-driven templates that allow a child to start creating fun, meaningful projects immediately in the popular Scratch graphical programming language. It's project-based computer science. Kids log in, pick a template, and start creating immediately. With CSJumpstartr, parents don't need to be coders themselves to bring coding into their curriculum.
We think CSJumpstartr is a perfect fit for homeschoolers for a few reasons:
It's engaging; with our templates, kids create quizzes, slideshows, and interactive presentations as fun new ways to "show what they know".
It's self-directed; kids create their projects independently with support from our built-in step-by-step guidance.
It's integrated; exposure to Scratch and the fundamentals of coding occurs naturally as a child builds their project.
We offer a 14 day FREE trial at www.csjumpstartr.com, so parents and kids can try it out with no risk at all. And, for those who buy CSJumpstartr (discounted to $39.99 for launch), we have an innovative referral model where we refund a customer's entire purchase price after they refer three friends who also buy! This is a great fit for homeschool groups.
If you're interested in learning more, we'd love it if you'd:
① Check out our brief video introducing CSJumpstartr: https://youtu.be/grjR_jak5Vw
② Check out our website, where you can sign up for our FREE trial: http://www.csjumpstartr.com/
③ Get in touch with us! We would love to talk with you about how CSJumpstartr can help you, your contacts, and/or your group members.
Thank you so much!
-Jason at CSJumpstartr
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) 4-H Tractor Operator Program Offered
2) Curriculum Fair--Save the Date
3) TeenPact Michigan 2017
4) Volunteer Opportunity
1) 4-H Tractor Operator Program Offered
Michigan State University Extension will offer the 4-H Tractor Operator Program (TOP)
beginning January 25, 2017. Successful completion of 4-H TOP provides a certificate of
training required for operation of a 20 PTO HP or greater, garden or agricultural tractor,
by 14 and 15 year old youth employed on property not owned, leased or operated by a
parent or legal guardian. Certification is also utilized by youth who exhibit and participate
in local contests, parades and festival activities.
The 9-week course will be taught on Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., January 25 through
March 29, 2017. This schedule includes educational sessions, some driving practice,
final written and driving tests, and graduation program. In addition, participants will need
access to a computer that is compatible to use a Windows-based CD for part of the
assignments to reach the 24 hours of required training to be certified. We require a
minimum of 24 hours of instruction and participants must be 14 years of age by the date
of the driving test to be eligible for certification.
Educational topics include: farm/ranch hazards and safety, tractor component basics,
pre-operational procedures, operation basics, tractor-powered implements, self-
propelled agricultural equipment, operating on public roadways, basic maintenance and
repair, ATV/utility vehicle safety, first aid and emergencies. The program will meet at the
Old Baroda Township Hall, 9081 First Street, Baroda, Michigan, 49101.
Registration is required through the Berrien County MSU Extension Office by January
12, 2017. Cost is $50.00 per person; checks are to be made out to Michigan State
University. We are located at 1737 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-9630,
Phone: 269-927-5674. The program must have at least six participants registered to be
held, with a maximum of 20.
The 4-H TOP is one of the most valuable experiences we offer that teaches young
people safety, confidence and job skills to last a lifetime. One hundred percent of 2015
participants indicated they would be a safer worker as a result of taking this training. If
you have questions about 4-H TOP, you may contact Deb Barrett through the previous
listed information or by e-mail at smithde6@anr.msu.edu.
2) Curriculum Fair--Save the Date
Last year the Niles Homeschool Partnership held their first annual Curriculum Fair for new and used curriculum vendors. This year they have decided to have a discussion panel addressing the topic of "Special Needs Students". At this point, we have on our panel a couple of veteran homeschool moms.
We have reserved Ring Lardner Middle School on Saturday, March 18th. The curriculum fair itself will run from 10am - 3pm. Save the date so you don't miss this great event.
3) TeenPact Michigan 2017
I'm looking forward to serving students and families February 27th - March 3rd, 2017 at the Capitol for TeenPact Michigan! You can watch for current information at our TeenPact Michigan Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TeenPactMichigan/
We also have a full program for 13-19 year olds. Here is the link to look at & share with others: http://teenpact.com/programs/state-classes/four-day-class/ TeenPact also offers a 1 Day Class. This is for ages 8-12. You can read more about it at http://teenpact.com/programs/state-classes/one-day-class/
It's very exciting to see the months getting closer to this outstanding event! I sure hope you will join me & my family this year.
Many Blessings & I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!
In Christ,
Tracy DuBaere
Michigan State Coordinator
TeenPact Leadership Schools
Email: michigan@teenpact.com
Phone: (586) 212-3533
Website: teenpact.com/michigan
4) Volunteer Opportunity
You already know that homeschooling is a challenge. You can help families meet this challenge by becoming a Community Ambassador with the Home School Foundation (HSF), a nationwide non-profit organization whose mission is to help families homeschool through hard times. HSF offers financial assistance through several funds (such as our Widows Fund, our Children of Single Parents Fund, our Military Fund, and our Emergency Response Fund) so that struggling families can purchase homeschool curriculum and supplies.
But many homeschooling families have needs beyond the scope of a grant to buy books. And that's where you come in.
You + 5 Hours/Month = Changed Lives
As a Community Ambassador with HSF's Ambassador Program, you can work in your local homeschool community to identify and address real, tangible needs—like helping a disabled military family with yard maintenance, arranging for clean-up crews after a devastating house fire, or fundraising on behalf of a widow's family in need of winter fuel and clothes.
Would you consider giving 5 hours each month for a year and volunteer as a Community Ambassador with HSF? Whatever skills God has given you, wherever God has placed you—you can serve struggling homeschool families.
We offer a matching grant program to double the efforts of any fundraising you choose to do. And just to show that we're behind you, the first 10 new ambassadors will receive a contribution of $100 toward your first ambassador project.
Together we can strengthen the homeschooling community—one family at a time.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LINKS TO SHARE:
Share your favorite website: 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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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/
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Make a tax-deductable donation to the Homeschool HUB Endowment Fund. Check with your tax preparer for the most advantageous amount if you wish, but Federal and State deductions are available for charitable donations of this kind.
Checks should be made out to: Michigan Gateway Community Foundation AND "Homeschool HUB Endowment Fund" written in the Memo line of the check.
Address and Contact Info:
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation
111 Days Avenue
Buchanan, Michigan 49107
Phone: 269.695.3521
Fax: 269.695.4250
email: info@mgcf.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.
Amazon Smile--0.5% of what you buy will get donated to the Homeschool HUB when youshop through Amazon Smile.
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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