Homeschool HUB News Update--February 9
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
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GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) 2017 Clean Tech Competition
G3) FEE Seminar Scholarships for Homeschool Students
G4) New York Times seeking Teen Perspective
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
What goes up but never comes down?
Answer to the last puzzle:
Two statements here are false.
G2) 2017 Clean Tech Competition
Challenge your students to "Create a Greener Future"
Registration for the 2017 Clean Tech Competition has been open for three weeks and in that time, we have had 60 different teams from eight different nations sign up to take on the challenge to Create a Greener Future!
The Clean Tech Competition is an international research and design challenge for 15-18 year old pre-university students. This is a prestigious educational opportunity for students across the world that challenges students to be innovative while encouraging their passion for the sciences and we want to invite the students of your school to participate in this year's competition!
Competition Information
Each year, the Clean Tech Competition encourages scientific understanding of real-world issues and the integration of environmentally responsible energy sources.
The 2017 Challenge: "Creating a Greener Future" asks students to develop a clean technology solution to the problems associate with buildings, homes, efficiency and building materials.
Teams consist of 1-3 students, are assisted by a Team Leader (i.e. parent, teacher, or mentor), to develop a written proposal.
There is no entry fee.
Online registration is open!
First Round Paper Submissions are due 14 April, 20176.
10 Finalist Teams are selected, given a $200 (USD) stipend and matched with a Mentor to help them prepare a Prototype and presentation for the Finalist Event.
Finalists compete for the $10,000 (USD) grand prize and 'Continued Mentorship'
Final event to happen at Stony Brook University, NY, USA!
Official Competition website www.CleanTechCompetition.org
Contact Information
Competition Administrator: Mr. Frank DiGiovanni
* Email: cleantech@cstl.org ( Phone: +1-516-764-0045
: Website: www.CleanTechCompetition.org
G3) FEE Seminar Scholarships for Homeschool Students
For over 70 years, the non-profit Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has been providing free resources to inspire and educate students on free market principles. Recently named by Forbes as a top summer student in-person program, FEE is happy to be able to offer tuition reimbursement scholarships to homeschool students.
Students ages 14-26 can apply to one of nine life-changing seminars around the country. Network with peers by joining top students, successful business leaders, and inspiring professors as you discover the relationship between ethical entrepreneurship, personal character, leadership, and the virtues of an enterprising life. Write in the discount code "Homeschool17" at the beginning of the scholarship question on the application. This will guarantee tuition reimbursement (which also covers food and dormitory housing) for those applicants who are accepted. *Travel reimbursement scholarships also available.
Scholarship Application deadline Feb.14th, 2017
For those who are unable to attend one of our in-person events, FEE offers free online courses on Economics and Entrepreneurship, thus providing an even greater number of students the opportunity to access FEE's educational resources. Available today at no charge at FEE.org/Courses.
For questions or more information about seminars, please contact Anna Jane Parrill at ajparrill@fee.org
If you are in need of a scholarship and are not a homeschool student, please reply to this email and I will be happy to assist you any way I can.
*Summer 2017 Seminar Schedule attached*
Warm regards,
Marianna Brashear
Curriculum Development Manager and Homeschool Advocate
Foundation for Economic Education | FEE.org
1819 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 300 | Atlanta, GA 30309
Office: 404-554-9980 | Mobile: 678-827-2555
mbrashear@FEE.org
Visit FEE.org/Courses for easily shareable, free online economics and entrepreneurship courses that teach the inextricable link between free markets, personal character, and civil society.
G4) New York Times seeking Teen Perspective
Dear homeschool families,
I'm a writer for the New York Times opinion section, and I'm working on a project to highlight the voices of youth around the country. Specifically, I'm looking for teenagers, ages 13-19, to submit very short videos about their lives and perspectives on our country today. I'd love to include the perspective of a homeschooled teen, and I'm reaching out to see if any teens involved with the Homeschool Hub might be interested in participating. If so, you or they can reach me at anna.north@nytimes.com or at 718-487-9340. Thanks, and happy to answer any questions you might have about the project!
All best,
Anna North
Staff Editor, Editorial Dept.
The New York Times
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Michigan Envirothon Registration
2) Curriculum Fair
3) Elementary Fine Arts Festival
4) Homeschool Formal: "Deeply Anchored"
1) Michigan Envirothon Registration
Greetings!
You are invited to participate in the 2017 Michigan Envirothon!
This year Regional Competitions will be held around the state March 3 - 31, 2017. Form a team and join us for a day of hands on environmental education with Michigan natural resource professionals. Top teams will move on to the State Competition May 15 - 17, 2017 in East Lansing on the campus of Michigan State University.
Will your team go even farther and represent Michigan at the North American Envirothon in Emmitsburg, Maryland, this July?
Click on the link below to find out more about Envirothon and to register.
Get more information and Register Now! http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edso3m2vf99bd546&llr=vhr65vnab
Thank you for your attention and response, I look forward to seeing you at a competition!
Sincerely,
Angie Sandusky
Michigan Envirothon
MiEnvirothon@macd.org
517-324-5274
2) Curriculum Fair
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 9am - 2pm.
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) 2017 Clean Tech Competition
G3) FEE Seminar Scholarships for Homeschool Students
G4) New York Times seeking Teen Perspective
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
What goes up but never comes down?
Answer to the last puzzle:
Two statements here are false.
G2) 2017 Clean Tech Competition
Challenge your students to "Create a Greener Future"
Registration for the 2017 Clean Tech Competition has been open for three weeks and in that time, we have had 60 different teams from eight different nations sign up to take on the challenge to Create a Greener Future!
The Clean Tech Competition is an international research and design challenge for 15-18 year old pre-university students. This is a prestigious educational opportunity for students across the world that challenges students to be innovative while encouraging their passion for the sciences and we want to invite the students of your school to participate in this year's competition!
Competition Information
Each year, the Clean Tech Competition encourages scientific understanding of real-world issues and the integration of environmentally responsible energy sources.
The 2017 Challenge: "Creating a Greener Future" asks students to develop a clean technology solution to the problems associate with buildings, homes, efficiency and building materials.
Teams consist of 1-3 students, are assisted by a Team Leader (i.e. parent, teacher, or mentor), to develop a written proposal.
There is no entry fee.
Online registration is open!
First Round Paper Submissions are due 14 April, 20176.
10 Finalist Teams are selected, given a $200 (USD) stipend and matched with a Mentor to help them prepare a Prototype and presentation for the Finalist Event.
Finalists compete for the $10,000 (USD) grand prize and 'Continued Mentorship'
Final event to happen at Stony Brook University, NY, USA!
Official Competition website www.CleanTechCompetition.org
Contact Information
Competition Administrator: Mr. Frank DiGiovanni
* Email: cleantech@cstl.org ( Phone: +1-516-764-0045
: Website: www.CleanTechCompetition.org
G3) FEE Seminar Scholarships for Homeschool Students
For over 70 years, the non-profit Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has been providing free resources to inspire and educate students on free market principles. Recently named by Forbes as a top summer student in-person program, FEE is happy to be able to offer tuition reimbursement scholarships to homeschool students.
Students ages 14-26 can apply to one of nine life-changing seminars around the country. Network with peers by joining top students, successful business leaders, and inspiring professors as you discover the relationship between ethical entrepreneurship, personal character, leadership, and the virtues of an enterprising life. Write in the discount code "Homeschool17" at the beginning of the scholarship question on the application. This will guarantee tuition reimbursement (which also covers food and dormitory housing) for those applicants who are accepted. *Travel reimbursement scholarships also available.
Scholarship Application deadline Feb.14th, 2017
For those who are unable to attend one of our in-person events, FEE offers free online courses on Economics and Entrepreneurship, thus providing an even greater number of students the opportunity to access FEE's educational resources. Available today at no charge at FEE.org/Courses.
For questions or more information about seminars, please contact Anna Jane Parrill at ajparrill@fee.org
If you are in need of a scholarship and are not a homeschool student, please reply to this email and I will be happy to assist you any way I can.
*Summer 2017 Seminar Schedule attached*
Warm regards,
Marianna Brashear
Curriculum Development Manager and Homeschool Advocate
Foundation for Economic Education | FEE.org
1819 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 300 | Atlanta, GA 30309
Office: 404-554-9980 | Mobile: 678-827-2555
mbrashear@FEE.org
Visit FEE.org/Courses for easily shareable, free online economics and entrepreneurship courses that teach the inextricable link between free markets, personal character, and civil society.
G4) New York Times seeking Teen Perspective
Dear homeschool families,
I'm a writer for the New York Times opinion section, and I'm working on a project to highlight the voices of youth around the country. Specifically, I'm looking for teenagers, ages 13-19, to submit very short videos about their lives and perspectives on our country today. I'd love to include the perspective of a homeschooled teen, and I'm reaching out to see if any teens involved with the Homeschool Hub might be interested in participating. If so, you or they can reach me at anna.north@nytimes.com or at 718-487-9340. Thanks, and happy to answer any questions you might have about the project!
All best,
Anna North
Staff Editor, Editorial Dept.
The New York Times
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Michigan Envirothon Registration
2) Curriculum Fair
3) Elementary Fine Arts Festival
4) Homeschool Formal: "Deeply Anchored"
1) Michigan Envirothon Registration
Greetings!
You are invited to participate in the 2017 Michigan Envirothon!
This year Regional Competitions will be held around the state March 3 - 31, 2017. Form a team and join us for a day of hands on environmental education with Michigan natural resource professionals. Top teams will move on to the State Competition May 15 - 17, 2017 in East Lansing on the campus of Michigan State University.
Will your team go even farther and represent Michigan at the North American Envirothon in Emmitsburg, Maryland, this July?
Click on the link below to find out more about Envirothon and to register.
Get more information and Register Now! http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edso3m2vf99bd546&llr=vhr65vnab
Thank you for your attention and response, I look forward to seeing you at a competition!
Sincerely,
Angie Sandusky
Michigan Envirothon
MiEnvirothon@macd.org
517-324-5274
2) Curriculum Fair
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 9am - 2pm.
3) Elementary Fine Arts Festival
Hello everyone!
Sorry, this is a bit late!
I'm Lydia Mieczkowski, the Elementary MACS (Michigan Association of Christian Schools) coordinator.
I just wanted to inform you all about the 2017 fine arts festival that is just a few weeks away. This festival is for your elementary kids, those that are in 4-6 grades (approximate ages 8-12). The festival will take place on February 24th, 2017 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bethany Christian School (2601 John R Rd., Troy, MI 48083).
If you haven't heard about Elementary MACS, it is designed to give elementary students an opportunity to begin to develop fine arts skills that can be used in future ministry. The festival will provide insight from qualified judges to help young people improve their abilities in the fields of music, speech, and art. The festival will be non-competitive, with students performing for the purpose of ratings and feedback from the judges. Our goal for this festival is to glorify Christ by helping elementary young people develop their God-given talents.
Attached is an individual entry form for you to fill out for your children if you would like them to participate. Please send it with payment to:
Bethany Christian School
Attn: Lydia Mieczkowski
2601 John R Rd.
Troy, MI 48083
Here is the 2017 fee schedule:
- $2 registration fee (paid once by each student)
- $6 individual event fee (paid per event)
- $2 group event fee (paid per student in each group event)
Also, if you pre-purchase lunch, it is $5 per person. On the day of Elementary MACS, it will be $6 per person.
All checks should be made out to Bethany Christian School. If you do make out a check, please make out a separate check for fees and for lunches. No registrations will be accepted after January 27th.
The Group Registration Form is only for those who want to register a group event (piano ensemble, instrumental ensemble, etc.). In the "School" field near the top, just write "Homeschool".
Also, you are welcome to enter any art that fits within the categories. There is a separate form attached for that as well.
Please take a look at the manual for this year, which includes rules and guidelines for all of the festival categories. The manual can be found online here: http://macshome.org/prom ote/fine-arts-festivals/elemen tary/
Please pass this on to any homeschoolers you may know who are involved in fine arts and would benefit from an opportunity like this!
I hope that you can join us for a wonderful experience for your Elementary children!
Lydia Mieczkowski
Elementary MACS coordinator
248-689-4821
lydia.mieczkowski@fbctroy.org
4) Homeschool Formal: "Deeply Anchored"
This year's homeschool formal, "Deeply Anchored," will be Friday, May 5, from 5:30-10:30 p.m. The event will again be held at The Oaks (16323 Roosevelt Rd., Mishawaka). Any homeschooler in 9th-12th grade may attend. Many students come in groups and not on dates. We will have food and a DJ to keep us entertained.
Registration is now open. Payment can be made out to Dana DoBrodt and sent to 58896 Elm Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544. The form (attached to this email) needs to be filled out completely, including any guest information. If you are bringing a guest, you are responsible for his or her behavior. Instructions for payment are as follows: if you pay by March 3rd (postmarked), the cost is $30 per person; by April 3rd, the cost is $35 per person; any date after April 3rd is $40 per person. The last few years we have filled up and had to turn people away, so sign up early.
The night is formal, so girls wear dresses and guys wear dress shirts and nice slacks or suits. We will again honor and pray over any seniors. Due to lack of space, parents are asked to take pictures between 5:00-5:30 and then remain outside for pick up at 10:30. Email Dana at hiddeneagles@att.net with any questions.
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Address and Contact Info:
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation
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Buchanan, Michigan 49107
Phone: 269.695.3521
Fax: 269.695.4250
email: info@mgcf.org
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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.
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