Homeschool HUB News Update--October 6
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 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) Free Illustrated Pilgrim's Progress ebook
G3) Learn to Code a Game in 45 Minutes
G4) Recycling Awareness Contest
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
You may enter, but you may not come in,
I have space, but no room,
I have keys, but open no lock.
What am I?
Answer to the last brain teaser: Two statements here are false.
G2) Free Illustrated Pilgrim's Progress ebook
As part of a promotion for the upcoming movie of Pilgrim's Progress, you can download a free illustrated ebook of the John Bunyan classic.
https://www.revelationmedia.com/Pilgrims/CHOPB1001
G3) Learn to Code a Game in 45 Minutes
This is a recording of a free webinar to learn to code a simple game in Javascript
https://simplystem.com/live-coding-webinar-build-your-own-game-in-45-min/
G4) Recycling Awareness Contest
Calling all artists, filmmakers, and recyclers! Students in grades K–12 are invited to participate in a national recycling awareness contest sponsored by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and JASON Learning. The theme of this year's contest is:
RECYCLE TO REBUILD
Your challenge through a video or poster, is to imagine using RECYCLED materials to support the rebuilding of our infrastructure enabling us to reduce the cost, use fewer natural resources, decrease the energy requirements, and clean up our air and water.
Create something amazing and you could win our grand prize – a trip to ISRI's Annual Convention, to be held in April 2019 in Los Angeles!
All entries must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2018.
For complete contest guidelines, prize details, and more information about recycling, visit the contest page at Jason.org/contests.
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Fort Wayne Homeschool Academy
2) Page to Stage
3) Aviation Career Fair
4) Fernwood Seeks Holiday Decorations, Candy, and Volunteers
5) Fernwood October Events
1) Fort Wayne Homeschool Academy
Fort Wayne Homeschool Academy offers a relaxed and flexible alternative learning environment in a separate area of a private home with a variety of seating and work arrangements. Courses include academic classes for grades 9-12 (with a few for grades 7-8), seminars for grades 7-12, and one-day events for grades 1-6. For more information, visit http://fortwaynehomeschoolacademy.com/.
2) Page to Stage
Please see the attached brochure for the 2018-2019 Page to Stage season. This series is a great enrichment activity, and also a great way to introduce students to live theatre. Please call if you have any additional questions or if you would like more information. Tickets can be purchased by calling our box office at 586-286-2222.
The production companies do a great job of putting together study guides for each production, and if you would like to see them they can be found on our website at: http://www.macombcenter.com/education-outreach/page-to-stage-series.html you will also find curriculum connections there showing what standards the productions align with.
3) Aviation Career Fair
On Tuesday, October 16, the LaPorte Municipal Airport is hosting an Aviation Career Fair. Representatives from universities, military branches, and employers will be present to answer questions regarding the many opportunities available in the aviation industry.
If any families/students are interested in attending, please have them contact me and I can give them additional information as well as a time slot.
Thank you,
Diane Schwarz
Manager –Planning & Operations
LaPorte Municipal Airport
diane@laporteairport.com
219-324-3393
e: shelbyc@cultivateculinary.com
a: 701 N Niles Ave.
4) Fernwood Seeks Holiday Decorations, Candy, and Volunteers
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS WANTED!
Are you going for a new look or holiday theme this year? Do you have quality Christmas items you no longer are using? Bring them to Fernwood, and we will offer your holiday decor at our Holiday Market in November.
CANDY DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Want to help Fernwood with this community event? We're in need of bags of individually wrapped candy and volunteers to decorate the gardens.
Call us at 269.695..6491 for more information.
5) Fernwood October Events
Free Reception and Tour of the new Education Building October 14th 2-5pm RSVP here: https://55268.blackbaudhosting.com/55268/Education-Center-Grand-Opening
Trees and Shrubs for Fall Color
Come and learn what are the best easy-care trees and shrubs for fall color in our area.
Click here to register: https://55268.blackbaudhosting.com/55268/Trees-and-Shrubs-for-Fall-Color
$12 (Members $10)
Register by October 19.
Halloween Happening October 27 6-8 pm
Dress in your best costume and find your way to Fernwood to celebrate Halloween with activities and treats for the entire family. Enjoy trick or treating in the gardens, a fun, creepy craft, spooky creatures and stories, and more!
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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
--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 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) Free Illustrated Pilgrim's Progress ebook
G3) Learn to Code a Game in 45 Minutes
G4) Recycling Awareness Contest
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
You may enter, but you may not come in,
I have space, but no room,
I have keys, but open no lock.
What am I?
Answer to the last brain teaser: Two statements here are false.
G2) Free Illustrated Pilgrim's Progress ebook
As part of a promotion for the upcoming movie of Pilgrim's Progress, you can download a free illustrated ebook of the John Bunyan classic.
https://www.revelationmedia.com/Pilgrims/CHOPB1001
G3) Learn to Code a Game in 45 Minutes
This is a recording of a free webinar to learn to code a simple game in Javascript
https://simplystem.com/live-coding-webinar-build-your-own-game-in-45-min/
G4) Recycling Awareness Contest
Calling all artists, filmmakers, and recyclers! Students in grades K–12 are invited to participate in a national recycling awareness contest sponsored by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and JASON Learning. The theme of this year's contest is:
RECYCLE TO REBUILD
Your challenge through a video or poster, is to imagine using RECYCLED materials to support the rebuilding of our infrastructure enabling us to reduce the cost, use fewer natural resources, decrease the energy requirements, and clean up our air and water.
Create something amazing and you could win our grand prize – a trip to ISRI's Annual Convention, to be held in April 2019 in Los Angeles!
All entries must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2018.
For complete contest guidelines, prize details, and more information about recycling, visit the contest page at Jason.org/contests.
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Fort Wayne Homeschool Academy
2) Page to Stage
3) Aviation Career Fair
4) Fernwood Seeks Holiday Decorations, Candy, and Volunteers
5) Fernwood October Events
1) Fort Wayne Homeschool Academy
Fort Wayne Homeschool Academy offers a relaxed and flexible alternative learning environment in a separate area of a private home with a variety of seating and work arrangements. Courses include academic classes for grades 9-12 (with a few for grades 7-8), seminars for grades 7-12, and one-day events for grades 1-6. For more information, visit http://fortwaynehomeschoolacademy.com/.
2) Page to Stage
Please see the attached brochure for the 2018-2019 Page to Stage season. This series is a great enrichment activity, and also a great way to introduce students to live theatre. Please call if you have any additional questions or if you would like more information. Tickets can be purchased by calling our box office at 586-286-2222.
The production companies do a great job of putting together study guides for each production, and if you would like to see them they can be found on our website at: http://www.macombcenter.com/education-outreach/page-to-stage-series.html you will also find curriculum connections there showing what standards the productions align with.
3) Aviation Career Fair
On Tuesday, October 16, the LaPorte Municipal Airport is hosting an Aviation Career Fair. Representatives from universities, military branches, and employers will be present to answer questions regarding the many opportunities available in the aviation industry.
If any families/students are interested in attending, please have them contact me and I can give them additional information as well as a time slot.
Thank you,
Diane Schwarz
Manager –Planning & Operations
LaPorte Municipal Airport
diane@laporteairport.com
219-324-3393
e: shelbyc@cultivateculinary.com
a: 701 N Niles Ave.
4) Fernwood Seeks Holiday Decorations, Candy, and Volunteers
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS WANTED!
Are you going for a new look or holiday theme this year? Do you have quality Christmas items you no longer are using? Bring them to Fernwood, and we will offer your holiday decor at our Holiday Market in November.
CANDY DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Want to help Fernwood with this community event? We're in need of bags of individually wrapped candy and volunteers to decorate the gardens.
Call us at 269.695..6491 for more information.
5) Fernwood October Events
Free Reception and Tour of the new Education Building October 14th 2-5pm RSVP here: https://55268.blackbaudhosting.com/55268/Education-Center-Grand-Opening
Trees and Shrubs for Fall Color
Come and learn what are the best easy-care trees and shrubs for fall color in our area.
Click here to register: https://55268.blackbaudhosting.com/55268/Trees-and-Shrubs-for-Fall-Color
$12 (Members $10)
Register by October 19.
Halloween Happening October 27 6-8 pm
Dress in your best costume and find your way to Fernwood to celebrate Halloween with activities and treats for the entire family. Enjoy trick or treating in the gardens, a fun, creepy craft, spooky creatures and stories, and more!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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/
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
--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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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