Homeschool HUB News Update--September 6, 2019
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GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) Free Videos for Learning about Birds
G3) HSLDA Essay Contest
G4) Scholarship Opportunity
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
Two men play five complete games of checkers. Each man wins the same number of games. There are no ties. How?
Answer to previous one: odds and ends
G2) Free Videos for Learning about Birds
Did you know that Bird Academy has nearly 200 instructional and informative videos that you can watch for FREE? If you're looking for information on bird songs, foraging behavior, migration or ID tips, bookmark our videos page as a resource you can enjoy anytime!
https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/media-library
G3) HSLDA Essay Contest
Now Accepting Entries through November 1
Get ready to write! The HSLDA Essay Contest is now open. This year we want to hear about where you're from. Maybe you live in a sunny climate, in a close-knit town, or near lots of historic sites... how do you perceive the place you call home?
We're pleased to mention that our prizes have increased since last year. Winners can now receive up to $500! All contest profits go to HSLDA Compassion, which provides resources to help make homeschooling possible for families facing hard times. Keep reading to learn about the theme for each age group. For details on how to enter: https://form.jotform.com/92115715319152
Category 1 (ages 7–10): Imagine that you are pen pals with someone who lives far, far away from you. This person has never seen your home or experienced the sounds, smells, people, and events that happen where you live. How would you describe your house, neighborhood, town, or city to them? Answer this question in an essay.
Category 2 (ages 11–14): Imagine that you are a tour guide in your community. You get to pick three local sights or other noteworthy things to show to tourists. What do you choose? In an essay, explain why these three things are worthy of being included in your tour.
Category 3 (ages 15–19): Imagine that you're in a job interview and your interviewer asks this question to gain more insight about you: "How has the place (or places) where you've grown up impacted who you are? Answer this question in an essay.
G4) Scolarship Opportunity
This is open to homeschoolers:
https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Art Exhibit at Bethel University
2) Corydon Homeschool Day
3) Talking Points in Support of Partnerships in Michigan
4) Events and Exhibits at The History Museum
5) College Scholarship for Catholic Homeschoolers in MI
6) Homeschool Week at SEALIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center
7) We Can Ride 4-H Club Open Fun Show Scheduled
8) Events at Fernwood
9) Paid Research Opportunity
1) Art Exhibit at Bethel University
Bethel University's Weaver Gallery presents their opening art exhibition of the 2019-2020 academic year. The artwork will be on display from Sept. 6 through Oct. 31, 2019. This show will be a collaborative effort, featuring guest artist William Potter's artwork in the Weaver Gallery and Bethel University's Kindergarten Lab students' artwork in the Great Hall.
William Potter is an Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and an Associate Professor of Foundation Studies at the Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis. His exhibit, "Among the Marks," will feature several large works created with a full circle approach (hand to sketch, sketch to screen, machine to studio and back to the hand again) involving many mediums.
"I see the working process as a form of conceptual engagement. As I am working in the studio, I am making abstract ideas physical. I see thinking as tied to structure. The constructions then become a tangible form that mirrors the structure of thinking. They evolve, shift, and re-contextualize like a thought does. I am inspired directly by process, form, and the beauty of abstract relationships," Potter says.
"LabK Unveiled" will run concurrent to Mr. Potter's exhibit and will be an invigorating demonstration of the artistic perspective of kindergarten students. Bethel Art Professor Chad Eric Jay worked in conjunction with Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Ariana Grabill, as well as other Department of Art students and staff, in order to achieve this first-of-its-kind exhibition. These kindergarten students are all a part of the on-campus Kindergarten Lab class, made possible by Bethel's Education Department and School City of Mishawaka. This exhibition is free and open to the public.
The Weaver Gallery Hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
2) Corydon Homeschool Day
Good afternoon! We are now accepting reservations for our popular Homeschool Day event!
Join us on October 9 for a special day at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site tailored especially for homeschooling families! The day includes hands-on activities, interactive presentations, and tons of fun and learning!
Choose to attend either the morning (9:00 a.m.-noon) or afternoon (1 p.m.-4 p.m.) session. You will be assigned a group to rotate through the different activity stations where you'll learn about Indiana history, march like a soldier in 1812, make historic crafts, and more!
Reservations are required and can be made by calling the site at 812-738-4890. Tickets are $8/student. Parent/guardian free. Recommended for ages 6-13, but other ages welcome. Group reservations are welcome, but must be made as a group (not individually). Tickets are non-refundable and this event is held rain or shine.
Reservations fill up quickly. It's recommended to call early!
We hope you'll join us for the fun!
Laura Spalding
Program Developer
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
lspalding@indianamuseum.org
p: 812-738-4890
202 E. Walnut St.
Corydon, IN 47112
www.indianamuseum.org/corydon-capitol-state-historic-site
3) Talking Points in Support of Partnerships in Michigan
Anyone who wants to speak up in support of Partnerships in Michigan now has a sheet of talking points to research and use when calling, writing, or visiting legislators, and when speaking to the state school board on September 10th in Lansing, if they wish. Please see the attached file.
4) Events and Exhibits at The History Museum
Shakespeare Tea September 22, 2019 ~ 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
To tea or not to tea, that is the question. Let's do! Be enchanted with Shakespeare at this tea presented by The History Museum. You will be shown to your table, festive with decorations. This one-of-a-kind experience offers a menu of savories, sweets, and classic teas, and includes visits to the exhibit Full Circle: Shakespearean Culture at Notre Dame. Tickets are $25/general; $20/members; and $20/youth 4-17. Reservations are required by September 19 and can be made online by clicking here or by calling 574.235.9664.
Keepers of the Fire: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, on view April 27, 2019 – January 19, 2020.
Keepers of the Fire: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi explores the thriving community through interviews and oral histories, sculpture and beadwork, art and artifacts. The exhibit immerses visitors in the traditions and teachings of the Pokagon Band.
As visitors move through the exhibit, they can discover pottery, ceramics, quillwork, black ash baskets, and many other art forms of the Pokagon Band. They can also view floral designs common in Potawatomi beadwork designs and learn about the significance of the clothing made and worn, including beaded gloves, moccasins, and other regalia. Special areas on music, language, and housing of the Pokagon invite reflection of the Band's culture and customs. Visitors can see The History Museum's Van Sanden portraits of Leopold Pokagon and Topinabee, the only known paintings of these Pokagon leaders.. Sections on the history and political nature of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi give perspectives of the past and present. When European explorers first arrived in this area, they met the first people–the Potawatomi. Hundreds of years later, while many of their people were forcibly removed, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi remained, through the wisdom of their elders. Today a federally-recognized sovereign nation, the Pokagon Band demonstrates their influence and strength, and their continued reliance upon the Seven Grandfather teachings—wisdom, love, respect, courage, honesty, humility, and family. Keepers of the Fire: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi celebrates and honors these first peoples of the area.
The Final Frontier: Bendix and the Apollo Program July 8, 2019 – June 28, 2020 Carroll Gallery
It was 50 years ago, on July 20, 1969, that U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. This remarkable accomplishment was achieved less than 10 years after President John F. Kennedy challenged the U.S. on May 25, 1961, in his famous speech: "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth." Going to the moon required innovation, engineering, and an enormous amount of manpower. The craft sent to the moon featured the largest rocket ever built, with the most complicated equipment ever designed, and cost billions of dollars to develop. The equipment needed for the Apollo missions was a marvel of engineering, with every part critical to the program's success. South Bend's Bendix Corporation was essential in its development. The contract for the lunar module was awarded to Grumman Aircraft in 1963, which delegated the $350 million project to several subcontractors, including South Bend's Bendix Corporation.
Through artifacts, photographs and documents, The Final Frontier: Bendix and the Apollo Program tells the story of the Apollo program and chronicles its mark on history. An Apollo spacesuit, on loan from the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas, is a stellar centerpiece of the exhibit.
The History Museum
808 W. Washington St.
South Bend, IN 46601
5) College Scholarship for Catholic Homeschoolers in MI
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 2019. 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
Following are the details regarding the generous Michigan Homeschool Faith Scholarship and the opportunity to visit AMU for FREE: 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, October 31 – Sunday, November 3, 2019
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 2019:
You must be a practicing Catholic, a high school Senior, and reside 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 22. On Tuesday, September 24, we will notify the students (via email) who have been selected for this incredible opportunity.
** You MUST submit all requested information in its entirety in order to be considered.
** Do not wait until the last minute to apply.
6) Homeschool Week at SEALIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center
September 16th-20th from 10am-1pm
'Dive' into Homeschool Week for an educational workshop, supplemental educational activities and a FIN-tastic discount! Homeschoolers and their families can purchase tickets for just $10 per person. That's a savings of up to $13.95 each!
FREE Fish Dissection Workshop*
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm daily
Learn about a fish's anatomy and adaptations through this hands-on experience. This program is recommended for students in 4th-12th grade, however, younger students may participate with a parent.
*Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the workshop and gather in Conservation Cove
to participate. First come, first served. Space is limited.
https://www.visitsealife.com/michigan/tickets/homeschool-tickets/?data-accesso-package=8493
September 16-20, 2019 from 10:00am-1:00pm
Join us for Homeschool Week at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan and enjoy supplemental educational activities and a bricktacular discount! Homeschoolers and their families can purchase tickets for just $10 per person. That's a savings of $17.95 each!
Plus, homeschoolers will have the opportunity to participate in a FREE educational workshop! Space is limited. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to workshop time to participate. Homeschool Week admission tickets do not guarantee a workshop.
FREE Educational Workshop: Rube Goldberg Machines 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm
https://michigan.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/?package=8494
7) We Can Ride 4-H Club Open Fun Show Scheduled
We Can Ride 4-H Club will hold an open fun show at the Buchanan Westerners Riding Club Grounds on Saturday, September 21, 2019 starting at 8:00 a.m. Buchanan Westerners is located at 14665 Mead Road, Buchanan, MI 49107.
We Can Ride 4-H Club is part of the MSU Extension's Proud Equestrian Program that enables disabled youth to learn horseback riding skills, showmanship techniques, and stable management. Benefits to the participants include improved balance and coordination, strengthened muscles, improved motor skills, and increased self-confidence.
As part of celebrating the end of summer and a successful riding season, the fun show will include a fun fair of activities and games for non-riders and spectators to enjoy. The event does also serve as a fundraiser for the We Can Ride 4-H Club. For the show flier and more information, please contact Show Chair Karey Sebasty at
269-240-8261
8) Events at Fernwood
The Marvel of Trees Sunday September 15 1-2:30 pm
Become familiar with the methods of estimating the age of a tree and one particular method that you can use today as you walk Fernwood's trails on a scavenger hunt for Fernwood Big Trees! $12 (Members $10) Register by September 13.
Night Hike September 20, 2019 7:30-9:30
Fernwood has a completely different feel under the cover of darkness—the streams seem louder, katydids are calling, and stars grace the overhead sky. Discover how unique nature is at night, call for screech owls, and listen for bats hunting for insects. Please bring a flashlight. $12 (Members $10) All children 8 and under are free. Register by September 18.
Free Day (with coupon) Saturday September 21 As a living museum, Fernwood is participating in Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day. Visit smithsonian.com/museumdaylive to download a coupon for free admission for two at Fernwood.
Color Wheel Saturday September 29 Join us for a natural dyeing workshop led by members of Detroit's natural dye collective, Color Wheel! You'll have the chance to experiment with a bundle dyeing technique that transfers natural color from freshly gathered botanicals onto silk scarves. Color Wheel will also lead a garden tour, exploring the native and cultivated dye plants growing at Fernwood. Check Fernwood's website for more details.
CLUB MEETINGS
Wild Ones Fernwood Chapter
Last Sundays, 12:30pm
Get involved with restoring native plants, natural landscapes, and pollinators to your backyard and local community. For more information on Wild Ones, visit www.wildones.org or contact Heather Catania at skaarcat@aol.com.
September 29: Spiders!
Fernwood Book Group
Third Saturdays, 10:30am
September 21: The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs by Trista Gooley
The Michiana Unit of the Herb Society of America
Second Wednesdays, 10am
Please visit our website for dates and topics.
Niles Handweavers Guild
First Wednesdays, open meeting 10am–2pm
Please contact Elizabeth Pilley at pilleyaw@msn.com for more details.
September 4: Band weaving
Photography Club
First Sundays, 2pm (September meeting 9/8)
Open to all ages and levels of experience. Meetings last 90 minutes, starting with a sharing and discussion of recent images shot by club members, followed by a monthly topical program. For more information, contact Bob Denny at bobdenny.fernwood@gmail.com.
9) Paid Research Opportunity
Dear Friends of the CLAD Lab at Notre Dame,
We are currently studying how parents and children interact with different types of picture books. As part of the study, we are inviting children ages 3-4.5 years old to come with a parent or guardian to Notre Dame to participate in one picture book session. Participating children will look at two children's books with their parent/guardian and then will complete a few activities with one of our team members. Participating families get to choose a children's book to take home with them, and they also receive $20. To schedule a session or request additional information, please email Joanna at clad@nd.edu or call at 574-631-5250.
Find more info here:
https://cladlab.nd.edu/participate/
Feel free to forward to any friends or family who might be interested.
Many thanks for reading this email!
Nicole
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LETTING IT RIDE:
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
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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.
