Homeschool HUB News Update--September 21
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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Yes, you are welcome to forward the newsletter to anyone who might be interested! :-)
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) HSLDA Essay Contest
G3) Trip to Scotland
G4) Online Math Contests
G5) Affordable Computer Equipment
G6) World of 7 Billion Video Contest
G7) How does NYC's 9/11 Memorial Impact Migrating Birds?
G8) Free STEM Career Webinar by a Zoologist
G9) Computer Hacking Competition/Game
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.
G2) HSLDA Essay Contest
HSLDA Essay Contest Now Accepting Entries through November 1
Careers: past, present, and future!
We're excited to announce the opening of our annual essay contest! We invite all homeschool students ages 7—19 to submit thoughtful responses to the prompts outlined below. Winning essays will receive up to $200 in cash prizes!
Category 1 (ages 7–10*): From being an astronaut or teacher to being president, there are so many exciting jobs you could have when you're older! What do you want to be when you grow up—and why?
Category 2 (ages 11–14*): As exciting new technology changes the way things get done, jobs change as well. Teachers no longer get chalk all over their hands, farmers use tractors instead of horses for ploughing, and reconnaissance missions are often done via satellite instead of physically scoping out the terrain. What is a job that you think would have been really fun to do "back in the day"—and why?
Category 3 (ages 15–19*): Technology is advancing so fast that some popular jobs didn't even exist 10 years ago! Imagine some of the fascinating new jobs that could exist in 2028: tele-surgeon . . . drone delivery support . . . flying car parking attendant. . . What is a fascinating new job that you hope exists by 2028—and why would it be so great? (Tip: Start by thinking of a need in your family, community, or the larger society. Could technology be used to help meet that need? What would that job look like?)
Go to https://hslda.org/content/Contests/Essay_main.aspx to view the contest guidelines.
G3) Trip to Scotland
First 15 People to Register Receive Special Price: $1,975 Per Leg or $3,750 for Whole Haggis! SAVE UP TO $1,000 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE!
Our nation has more ties to Scotland than any nation in the world. For two weeks Bill Potter, Colin Gunn and a host of local Scottish churchmen and historians, will lead a small band of adventurous souls on an unforgettable providential history tour of the land of the ancient Celts in Scotland.
https://landmarkevents.org/scotland/
G4) Online Math Contests
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Thomas Wolf. I am the
organizer of a Caribou Mathematics web site. There, we provide
practice and enrichment material as well as online mathematics
contests which are suitable not only for those who excel in
mathematics, but for elementary, middle and high school students
of all levels.
Our contests, provided in English, French and Persian, contain
questions from a wide range difficulty levels and are suited for
students of all levels.
Caribou contests differ from other contests in that they:
- are offered six times per school year,
- contain interactive questions loved by students,
- require minimal effort and time from schools since contests are
being held online with automatic marking, complete statistics
available on the evening after the contest and no need to contact
the Caribou organzation,
- provide 250 video solutions to selected questions,
- offer interactive practice access to previous years contests and
detailed written solutions, and
- give prizes to the winners at the end of the cup.
Apart from online contests, we also offer math learning resources
that do not require contest participation: previous years contest
questions with detailed solutions, tutorials and mini courses,
for example, on interactive geometry for all grades, combinatorial
game theory for middle and high schools.
We invite you to have a look at our web page: cariboutests.com .
If you find it interesting, then please pass on this email to your
teachers in time for the first contest on October 17-18, 2018
which is free for all students.
Thank you for reading this email.
Sincerely,
Thomas Wolf
Caribou Contests,
Prof for Mathematics
Brock University
https://cariboutests.com/
G5) Affordable Computer Equipment
Hello,
My name is Austin and I work for the MSU Surplus Store as the Student Marketing Coordinator. I am emailing to let you know of some things that may benefit the community of home-schoolers. We have an abundance of computer equipment to help make supplying adequate tools for their children to learn from home more affordable!
Check out our pricing here:
Mouses are available for $5 each.
Keyboards are also available for $5 each.
Monitors range from $20 - $65 each depending on brand, quality, and size; most are priced at $20 - $25 each.
Computers are generally priced from $100 to $275 each.
Additional Information:
Most of our merchandise is sold in-store, however we do have some available online at our website as well.
You can contact me directly for more questions at radema98@msu.edu or the store directly at 517-355-1723 or via email at surpluss@msu.edu.
Check out our website for more information on us: https://msusurplusstore.com/
G6) World of 7 Billion Video Contest
Back by popular demand, the World of 7 Billion student video contest helps you bring technology and creativity into your middle and high school classes. The contest challenges students to create a short video connecting world population growth to one of three global challenges: preserving biodiversity, sustainable resource use, or human rights. Students can win cash prizes (featuring 80+ new prizes this year!), and participating teachers will receive free curriculum resources. The deadline for submissions is February 28th, 2019 – use this lesson plan to get started now! https://www.worldof7billion.org/get-started/ Full contest guidelines, resources for research, past winners, and more can be found here. https://www.worldof7billion.org/student-video-contest
G7) How does NYC's 9/11 Memorial Impact Migrating Birds?
A fascinating article about the World Trade Center memorial of two beams of light and how bird experts watch for trapped or disoriented migrating birds. In a partnership with the city, conditions were defined that allow them to ask for the memorial to be turned off temporarily to help the bids. This is really worth checking out!
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/9-11-tribute-in-light-birds-night-migration
G8) Free STEM Career Webinar by a Zoologist
Prerecorded webinar by a female Zoologist who studies nocturnal mammals in Malaysia.. Priscillia Miard is a postgraduate student at Universiti Sains Malaysia where she studies nocturnal mammals that live in the rainforest. Her research helps shed light on the distribution and behavior of these animals in order to help conserve their populations and shed light on the important roles they play in their environment.
https://jason.org/priscillia-miard
G9) Computer Hacking Competition/Game
picoCTF is a free computer security game targeted at middle and high school students. The game consists of a series of challenges centered around a unique storyline where participants must reverse engineer, break, hack, decrypt, or do whatever it takes to solve the challenge. The challenges are all set up with the intent of being hacked, making it an excellent, legal way to get hands-on experience.
The 2018 competition will begin at 12PM noon EST on Friday, September 28, 2018 and end at 12PM noon EST on Friday, October 12, 2018.
To be eligible for competition team prizes, please see the rules for full details. Otherwise, anyone 13 and older can play for fun or learning during or after the competition period!
https://picoctf.com/about
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Homeschoolers Wanted for Election Involvement
2) Scholarship and FREE College Visit for Catholic Homeschoolers
3) Volunteer Opportunity
4) Free K-12 Learning Guide
1) Homeschoolers Wanted for Election Involvement
Hey! I am looking for homeschoolers who are interested in getting involved in the next 50 days before the Tuesday, November 6 election in Michigan (if you are not in Michigan - forgive me!)
I am a homeschool alum. Went all through high school with my home education. Amazing and awesome experience!!!!! I got started in politics while still in home school - Mom taught me that "our freedoms as home schoolers are never guaranteed. And if we ever come to a time when we may need help - we need to make sure our elected leaders know who we are."
Little did I know that when I started walking in parades, and making phone calls for candidates that God was birthing something in my DNA … and that this arena is something I would be called to influence. Many of you know me through my work with Citizens for Traditional Values (departed there in 2015) or Information Network for Christian Homes (INCH).
There are two things I want to draw to your attention:
1 - There is a HUGE (huge huge huge) election on Tuesday, November 6. I'll include a list below of many things that is on the ballot. Look for your sample ballot here: www.michigan.gov/vote
2 - Do you have students that you would like to get involved? It is an incredible opportunity to build relationship with people who are running for office or to engage with the community.
I personally am looking for people who could help on the Proposal 18.1 - the ballot proposal regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana. I am working hard to DEFEAT it. Whether you are for or against recreational marijuana - please encourage people to learn more about what this proposal would do.
We need help making phone calls out of our Grosse Pointe office, also writing letters to the editors, informing church leadership in communities, handing out flyers.
You can learn lots via these links.
Talking Points http://healthyandproductivemi.org/talkingpoints/
Questions and Answers http://healthyandproductivemi.org/questions/
Resources http://healthyandproductivemi.org/resources/
Ballot Language http://healthyandproductivemi.org/officialballotlanguage/
IF you are not interested in helping on the marijuana proposal — but would like to help with the Governor race etc please let me know. Michigan could USE your students and families engaged. Elections matter - and you never know: The engagement your family does now may be the birthing ground for your child to discover where God has called him/her to serve. The political arena is thrilling: we need more men and women who love the Lord, are committed to His values and are willing to serve and influence with integrity.
Thanks for all that you do for God.
As home schooling warriors you really are - heroes.
With all my love and gratitude.
Amy J. Hawkins
President, Generation Strategies, LLC
517-490-1614 | amy@generationstrategies.com | GenerationStrategies.com
WHAT'S ON THE BALLOT - includes:
Governor/Lt. Governor
US Senate
ALL US Congressional seats
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Supreme Court - 2 seats
State Board of Education - 2 seats
University of Michigan - 2 seats
Wayne State University - 2 seats
MSU - 2 seats
State Senate
State House
Local elected officials
Ballot proposals
... and some possible millages
2) Scholarship and FREE College Visit for Catholic Homeschoolers
Attention Homeschooling Parents –
I am contacting you to let you know that Ave Maria University (AMU) is offering generous scholarships specifically for Catholic Homeschool students from Michigan to attend AMU in Florida. If you have a son or daughter who is a SENIOR this year, we want you to take advantage of the Michigan Homeschooled Faith Scholarship, which awards $9,000 per year for four years! [This is in addition to any institutional or federal aid they might qualify for.]
In addition to the information below on this scholarship, if you have a son or daughter who is a senior, I want to invite them to participate in our Michigan AMU Fly-In 2018.. Even if they cannot participate in the free college visit (AMU Fly-In), please review the below SCHOLARSHIP details.
We believe AMU is a great fit for students who have been homeschooled. If you have a Catholic son or daughter looking for an excellent and yet affordable way to continue their Catholic education, please review the below information.
[Note: I am sensitive that some of you receiving this message may not be Catholic. Please be assured that I / we celebrate the unity that we do have in Christ.. However, for this specific scholarship and fly-in opportunity, it is intended for Catholic students. Thank you for your understanding.]
Sincerely,
Jeff Randolph
The Ave Maria Foundation
Generous Scholarship Opportunity: AMU (near Naples, FL) is offering the Michigan Homeschool Faith Scholarship ($36,000 over 4 years) to Catholic homeschool students (from MI), making an authentic Catholic education truly affordable.
For more information on this scholarship visit: https://www.avemaria.edu/future-students/scholarships/#michigan-homeschooled-faith
FREE College Visit: Through the generosity of several local donors, we are happy to be able to send a limited number of high school seniors to AMU for a free college visit! This package will include round-trip airline tickets, food, lodging and ground transportation in Florida. (Should you be chosen, you will need to provide your own transportation to and from Detroit Metro Airport.)
When: Thursday, November 1 – Saturday, November 3, 2018
Who: We will be sending a limited number of high school seniors (see details below), along with several adult chaperones to Ave Maria University for the weekend.
Note: This is a GREAT opportunity made available through the generosity of several local donors. While this will be an enjoyable weekend, it is reserved for students actively considering attending AMU. Thank you for your cooperation!
Prerequisites to qualify for the Michigan AMU Fly-In 2018:
You must be a Catholic high school Senior who lives in Michigan
You must have applied and been accepted to AMU
** If you haven't yet applied, START NOW! Via the online application…
** GO TO: https://www.avemaria.edu/apply-now/
** Contact Mary Reed, AMU Admission Counselor, at mary.reed@avemaria.edu or 239-280-2487 if you have any questions.
Action Required:
# 1 – Complete your online application to AMU (as mentioned above)!
# 2 – GO TO: www.avemariafoundation.org to complete your online FLY-IN application and permission slip. (Note: This is separate from the University application.)
Fly-In Registration closes Sunday, September 23. On Tuesday, September 25, we will notify the students (via email) who have been selected for this incredible opportunity.
3) Volunteer Opportunity
Good afternoon,
My name is Shelby Cook and I work for a fantastic organization called Cultivate Culinary. If You haven't heard of us please allow me to explain a little bit about what we do. I have also added a link to our website for more information.
https://cultivateculinary.com
Cultivate Culinary School & Catering is a 501c3, not-for-profit that is devoted to ending the cycle of joblessness, poverty, and hunger in the local communities of northern Indiana by providing a food rescue service and job training in the culinary arts.
Food rescue is the practice of gathering edible food that would otherwise go to waste from places such as restaurants, grocery stores, or dining facilities, and turning that food into frozen meals. After the meals are frozen we then distribute them to local food banks, food pantries, and emergency food programs.
We are always looking to partner with members and organizations in the community as well as looking for groups to come in and volunteer with us for two-hour shifts!
Currently, at Cultivate I organize all the volunteers and handle all communications within our organization..
Thank you so much in advance for your time and I look forward to hearing back!
Shelby Cook
Volunteer and Communication Coordinator
Cultivate Culinary School & Catering, Inc.
m: 574-551-4186
e: shelbyc@cultivateculinary..com
a: 701 N Niles Ave.
4) Free K-12 Learning Guide
Indiana State Museum's PreK-12 Education Program Guide is now available! Use this guide to plan unique and affordable learning opportunities across the state.
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites are a great resource for students when learning about the Hoosier state. Review our new PreK-12 Education Program Guide to learn about our field trips, school and outreach programs, galleries, and special exhibitions. This year we've modified many of our programs to focus on hands-on learning and STEM opportunities.
https://www.speakcdn.com/assets/2380/prek-12_education_program_guide_final_aug_29_2018.pdf
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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/
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 you shop 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) HSLDA Essay Contest
G3) Trip to Scotland
G4) Online Math Contests
G5) Affordable Computer Equipment
G6) World of 7 Billion Video Contest
G7) How does NYC's 9/11 Memorial Impact Migrating Birds?
G8) Free STEM Career Webinar by a Zoologist
G9) Computer Hacking Competition/Game
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.
G2) HSLDA Essay Contest
HSLDA Essay Contest Now Accepting Entries through November 1
Careers: past, present, and future!
We're excited to announce the opening of our annual essay contest! We invite all homeschool students ages 7—19 to submit thoughtful responses to the prompts outlined below. Winning essays will receive up to $200 in cash prizes!
Category 1 (ages 7–10*): From being an astronaut or teacher to being president, there are so many exciting jobs you could have when you're older! What do you want to be when you grow up—and why?
Category 2 (ages 11–14*): As exciting new technology changes the way things get done, jobs change as well. Teachers no longer get chalk all over their hands, farmers use tractors instead of horses for ploughing, and reconnaissance missions are often done via satellite instead of physically scoping out the terrain. What is a job that you think would have been really fun to do "back in the day"—and why?
Category 3 (ages 15–19*): Technology is advancing so fast that some popular jobs didn't even exist 10 years ago! Imagine some of the fascinating new jobs that could exist in 2028: tele-surgeon . . . drone delivery support . . . flying car parking attendant. . . What is a fascinating new job that you hope exists by 2028—and why would it be so great? (Tip: Start by thinking of a need in your family, community, or the larger society. Could technology be used to help meet that need? What would that job look like?)
Go to https://hslda.org/content/Contests/Essay_main.aspx to view the contest guidelines.
G3) Trip to Scotland
First 15 People to Register Receive Special Price: $1,975 Per Leg or $3,750 for Whole Haggis! SAVE UP TO $1,000 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE!
Our nation has more ties to Scotland than any nation in the world. For two weeks Bill Potter, Colin Gunn and a host of local Scottish churchmen and historians, will lead a small band of adventurous souls on an unforgettable providential history tour of the land of the ancient Celts in Scotland.
https://landmarkevents.org/scotland/
G4) Online Math Contests
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Thomas Wolf. I am the
organizer of a Caribou Mathematics web site. There, we provide
practice and enrichment material as well as online mathematics
contests which are suitable not only for those who excel in
mathematics, but for elementary, middle and high school students
of all levels.
Our contests, provided in English, French and Persian, contain
questions from a wide range difficulty levels and are suited for
students of all levels.
Caribou contests differ from other contests in that they:
- are offered six times per school year,
- contain interactive questions loved by students,
- require minimal effort and time from schools since contests are
being held online with automatic marking, complete statistics
available on the evening after the contest and no need to contact
the Caribou organzation,
- provide 250 video solutions to selected questions,
- offer interactive practice access to previous years contests and
detailed written solutions, and
- give prizes to the winners at the end of the cup.
Apart from online contests, we also offer math learning resources
that do not require contest participation: previous years contest
questions with detailed solutions, tutorials and mini courses,
for example, on interactive geometry for all grades, combinatorial
game theory for middle and high schools.
We invite you to have a look at our web page: cariboutests.com .
If you find it interesting, then please pass on this email to your
teachers in time for the first contest on October 17-18, 2018
which is free for all students.
Thank you for reading this email.
Sincerely,
Thomas Wolf
Caribou Contests,
Prof for Mathematics
Brock University
https://cariboutests.com/
G5) Affordable Computer Equipment
Hello,
My name is Austin and I work for the MSU Surplus Store as the Student Marketing Coordinator. I am emailing to let you know of some things that may benefit the community of home-schoolers. We have an abundance of computer equipment to help make supplying adequate tools for their children to learn from home more affordable!
Check out our pricing here:
Mouses are available for $5 each.
Keyboards are also available for $5 each.
Monitors range from $20 - $65 each depending on brand, quality, and size; most are priced at $20 - $25 each.
Computers are generally priced from $100 to $275 each.
Additional Information:
Most of our merchandise is sold in-store, however we do have some available online at our website as well.
You can contact me directly for more questions at radema98@msu.edu or the store directly at 517-355-1723 or via email at surpluss@msu.edu.
Check out our website for more information on us: https://msusurplusstore.com/
G6) World of 7 Billion Video Contest
Back by popular demand, the World of 7 Billion student video contest helps you bring technology and creativity into your middle and high school classes. The contest challenges students to create a short video connecting world population growth to one of three global challenges: preserving biodiversity, sustainable resource use, or human rights. Students can win cash prizes (featuring 80+ new prizes this year!), and participating teachers will receive free curriculum resources. The deadline for submissions is February 28th, 2019 – use this lesson plan to get started now! https://www.worldof7billion.org/get-started/ Full contest guidelines, resources for research, past winners, and more can be found here. https://www.worldof7billion.org/student-video-contest
G7) How does NYC's 9/11 Memorial Impact Migrating Birds?
A fascinating article about the World Trade Center memorial of two beams of light and how bird experts watch for trapped or disoriented migrating birds. In a partnership with the city, conditions were defined that allow them to ask for the memorial to be turned off temporarily to help the bids. This is really worth checking out!
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/9-11-tribute-in-light-birds-night-migration
G8) Free STEM Career Webinar by a Zoologist
Prerecorded webinar by a female Zoologist who studies nocturnal mammals in Malaysia.. Priscillia Miard is a postgraduate student at Universiti Sains Malaysia where she studies nocturnal mammals that live in the rainforest. Her research helps shed light on the distribution and behavior of these animals in order to help conserve their populations and shed light on the important roles they play in their environment.
https://jason.org/priscillia-miard
G9) Computer Hacking Competition/Game
picoCTF is a free computer security game targeted at middle and high school students. The game consists of a series of challenges centered around a unique storyline where participants must reverse engineer, break, hack, decrypt, or do whatever it takes to solve the challenge. The challenges are all set up with the intent of being hacked, making it an excellent, legal way to get hands-on experience.
The 2018 competition will begin at 12PM noon EST on Friday, September 28, 2018 and end at 12PM noon EST on Friday, October 12, 2018.
To be eligible for competition team prizes, please see the rules for full details. Otherwise, anyone 13 and older can play for fun or learning during or after the competition period!
https://picoctf.com/about
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Homeschoolers Wanted for Election Involvement
2) Scholarship and FREE College Visit for Catholic Homeschoolers
3) Volunteer Opportunity
4) Free K-12 Learning Guide
1) Homeschoolers Wanted for Election Involvement
Hey! I am looking for homeschoolers who are interested in getting involved in the next 50 days before the Tuesday, November 6 election in Michigan (if you are not in Michigan - forgive me!)
I am a homeschool alum. Went all through high school with my home education. Amazing and awesome experience!!!!! I got started in politics while still in home school - Mom taught me that "our freedoms as home schoolers are never guaranteed. And if we ever come to a time when we may need help - we need to make sure our elected leaders know who we are."
Little did I know that when I started walking in parades, and making phone calls for candidates that God was birthing something in my DNA … and that this arena is something I would be called to influence. Many of you know me through my work with Citizens for Traditional Values (departed there in 2015) or Information Network for Christian Homes (INCH).
There are two things I want to draw to your attention:
1 - There is a HUGE (huge huge huge) election on Tuesday, November 6. I'll include a list below of many things that is on the ballot. Look for your sample ballot here: www.michigan.gov/vote
2 - Do you have students that you would like to get involved? It is an incredible opportunity to build relationship with people who are running for office or to engage with the community.
I personally am looking for people who could help on the Proposal 18.1 - the ballot proposal regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana. I am working hard to DEFEAT it. Whether you are for or against recreational marijuana - please encourage people to learn more about what this proposal would do.
We need help making phone calls out of our Grosse Pointe office, also writing letters to the editors, informing church leadership in communities, handing out flyers.
You can learn lots via these links.
Talking Points http://healthyandproductivemi.org/talkingpoints/
Questions and Answers http://healthyandproductivemi.org/questions/
Resources http://healthyandproductivemi.org/resources/
Ballot Language http://healthyandproductivemi.org/officialballotlanguage/
IF you are not interested in helping on the marijuana proposal — but would like to help with the Governor race etc please let me know. Michigan could USE your students and families engaged. Elections matter - and you never know: The engagement your family does now may be the birthing ground for your child to discover where God has called him/her to serve. The political arena is thrilling: we need more men and women who love the Lord, are committed to His values and are willing to serve and influence with integrity.
Thanks for all that you do for God.
As home schooling warriors you really are - heroes.
With all my love and gratitude.
Amy J. Hawkins
President, Generation Strategies, LLC
517-490-1614 | amy@generationstrategies.com | GenerationStrategies.com
WHAT'S ON THE BALLOT - includes:
Governor/Lt. Governor
US Senate
ALL US Congressional seats
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Supreme Court - 2 seats
State Board of Education - 2 seats
University of Michigan - 2 seats
Wayne State University - 2 seats
MSU - 2 seats
State Senate
State House
Local elected officials
Ballot proposals
... and some possible millages
2) Scholarship and FREE College Visit for Catholic Homeschoolers
Attention Homeschooling Parents –
I am contacting you to let you know that Ave Maria University (AMU) is offering generous scholarships specifically for Catholic Homeschool students from Michigan to attend AMU in Florida. If you have a son or daughter who is a SENIOR this year, we want you to take advantage of the Michigan Homeschooled Faith Scholarship, which awards $9,000 per year for four years! [This is in addition to any institutional or federal aid they might qualify for.]
In addition to the information below on this scholarship, if you have a son or daughter who is a senior, I want to invite them to participate in our Michigan AMU Fly-In 2018.. Even if they cannot participate in the free college visit (AMU Fly-In), please review the below SCHOLARSHIP details.
We believe AMU is a great fit for students who have been homeschooled. If you have a Catholic son or daughter looking for an excellent and yet affordable way to continue their Catholic education, please review the below information.
[Note: I am sensitive that some of you receiving this message may not be Catholic. Please be assured that I / we celebrate the unity that we do have in Christ.. However, for this specific scholarship and fly-in opportunity, it is intended for Catholic students. Thank you for your understanding.]
Sincerely,
Jeff Randolph
The Ave Maria Foundation
Generous Scholarship Opportunity: AMU (near Naples, FL) is offering the Michigan Homeschool Faith Scholarship ($36,000 over 4 years) to Catholic homeschool students (from MI), making an authentic Catholic education truly affordable.
For more information on this scholarship visit: https://www.avemaria.edu/future-students/scholarships/#michigan-homeschooled-faith
FREE College Visit: Through the generosity of several local donors, we are happy to be able to send a limited number of high school seniors to AMU for a free college visit! This package will include round-trip airline tickets, food, lodging and ground transportation in Florida. (Should you be chosen, you will need to provide your own transportation to and from Detroit Metro Airport.)
When: Thursday, November 1 – Saturday, November 3, 2018
Who: We will be sending a limited number of high school seniors (see details below), along with several adult chaperones to Ave Maria University for the weekend.
Note: This is a GREAT opportunity made available through the generosity of several local donors. While this will be an enjoyable weekend, it is reserved for students actively considering attending AMU. Thank you for your cooperation!
Prerequisites to qualify for the Michigan AMU Fly-In 2018:
You must be a Catholic high school Senior who lives in Michigan
You must have applied and been accepted to AMU
** If you haven't yet applied, START NOW! Via the online application…
** GO TO: https://www.avemaria.edu/apply-now/
** Contact Mary Reed, AMU Admission Counselor, at mary.reed@avemaria.edu or 239-280-2487 if you have any questions.
Action Required:
# 1 – Complete your online application to AMU (as mentioned above)!
# 2 – GO TO: www.avemariafoundation.org to complete your online FLY-IN application and permission slip. (Note: This is separate from the University application.)
Fly-In Registration closes Sunday, September 23. On Tuesday, September 25, we will notify the students (via email) who have been selected for this incredible opportunity.
3) Volunteer Opportunity
Good afternoon,
My name is Shelby Cook and I work for a fantastic organization called Cultivate Culinary. If You haven't heard of us please allow me to explain a little bit about what we do. I have also added a link to our website for more information.
https://cultivateculinary.com
Cultivate Culinary School & Catering is a 501c3, not-for-profit that is devoted to ending the cycle of joblessness, poverty, and hunger in the local communities of northern Indiana by providing a food rescue service and job training in the culinary arts.
Food rescue is the practice of gathering edible food that would otherwise go to waste from places such as restaurants, grocery stores, or dining facilities, and turning that food into frozen meals. After the meals are frozen we then distribute them to local food banks, food pantries, and emergency food programs.
We are always looking to partner with members and organizations in the community as well as looking for groups to come in and volunteer with us for two-hour shifts!
Currently, at Cultivate I organize all the volunteers and handle all communications within our organization..
Thank you so much in advance for your time and I look forward to hearing back!
Shelby Cook
Volunteer and Communication Coordinator
Cultivate Culinary School & Catering, Inc.
m: 574-551-4186
e: shelbyc@cultivateculinary..com
a: 701 N Niles Ave.
4) Free K-12 Learning Guide
Indiana State Museum's PreK-12 Education Program Guide is now available! Use this guide to plan unique and affordable learning opportunities across the state.
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites are a great resource for students when learning about the Hoosier state. Review our new PreK-12 Education Program Guide to learn about our field trips, school and outreach programs, galleries, and special exhibitions. This year we've modified many of our programs to focus on hands-on learning and STEM opportunities.
https://www.speakcdn.com/assets/2380/prek-12_education_program_guide_final_aug_29_2018.pdf
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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 you shop 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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