February 2014 Rollerskating Event

We will be having another Rollerskating event for homeschoolers at the UP Sportsplex on Monday, February 17 from  2-4pm.  The UP Sportsplex is located at 1110 Wright Street in Marquette.  Cost is $4 per participant- this includes skate rental and admission.  We will also be able to use the turf room as before.

If you are able, please RSVP by February 10, although last minute arrivals are welcome.  It is helpful to have a general idea of how many are coming for the staff to be prepared.   RSVP to marquettechums@yahoo.com.

P.S. Thank you for making our last rollerskating event a big success.  The management said they were very impressed by the respectfulness and politeness of our group.  Keep up the great work in representing Christ in the community!

Day of Prayer for Romeike Family

Tomorrow (Sunday, November 17) is a day of prayer for the Romeike family.  For more information, please go here and please be in prayer this week for HSLDA and the Romeikes.

Rollerskating/ Gym Day

Date: Monday, December 9, 2013
Time: 2-4 pm
Cost: $4 per child

The U.P. Sportsplex in Marquette is offering us a special group rate for homeschoolers to use their facilities on December 9 from 2-4 pm.  Skate rental and all equipment is included in the $4 per child. In addition to rollerskating, the astro-turf field will be open for younger ones to play dodge ball, floor hockey or soccer.  

The U.P. Sportsplex is located at 1110 Wright Street in Marquette.

If possible, please RSVP by December 3 so that we can give them an idea of how many kids to expect and know how many staff member to have on hand.  However, everyone is welcome even if you are not able to RSVP.  Please let me know how many children you will be bringing at marquettechums@yahoo.com.  Hope to see you there!

December Mom's-Only Meeting

Our next Mom's-Only Meeting will be Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 pm.  It will be held at Beth's house in Marquette. Please email if you need directions.  We will be having a "white elephant party".  So bring any used item wrapped, serious or silly.  Hope to see you there!   Marquettechums@yahoo.com

Mom's Meeting for November Canceled

We're sorry for any confusion, but the mom's meeting for November is canceled due to a family emergency.  Please pray for Erica and family as they travel to be with family.  Mom's meeting will be resumed next month.

BOWLING ACTIVITY

We are going to be having a bowling activity on the next scheduled Harbor Day.  For those that are already planning on coming, this will be in place of Harbor Day, as it gets a little cold down there in November!  So, the date is set for Wednesday, November 20, at 1pm.  It is at the Country Village Lanes in Ishpeming.  They gave us a great deal of two games and shoes for $5/kid.  Parents can bowl also.  Some are and some aren't, as they have little ones to watch after.  There will be lanes with bumpers available.  They have also offered to do a weekly time for the home school group for anyone interested in lessons/group time.  It is the same cost.  We will see how many are interested on the bowling activity day. 

So, if you could let me know if you would like to attend, I need to get them a total the week before.  I just need your name, and the names and ages of your children.  Also, you can let me know if you are interested in a weekly group.

Some of you may already know about this from FB.  I am working on an email list from those that are interested in getting info from our group.  If you'd rather just get it on FB, just let me know, and I'll take you off the list.  :)

Thanks so much!

Shannon

November Mom's-Only Meeting

Our Mom's Only meeting for November will be graciously hosted by Erica Smith on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm.  If you need her address, please let me know at marquettechums@yahoo.com.  Hope you can make it!

Agripalooza Field Trip Full

Thank you for your quick response! The Agripalooza Field trip is now full.

Mom's Meeting

Next month's Mom's-only meeting will be Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 pm.  We will be meeting at Culver's in Marquette.  Hope to see you there!

Agripalooza

There is still a chance to take part in the Agripalooza field trip coming up next week - there are a few slots left to fill!  Also, while the targeted age group is 5th graders, other siblings are welcome to come along under the supervision of their parent(s).   If you are interested, please let us know right away so we can let them know how many are attending. You can email marquettechums@yahoo.com

Fish Hatchery Field Trip

September 18th at 1 pm, the Bishop Baraga Home Educators are heading over to the Fish Hatchery (Harvey) after Harbor Day for a tour.  They have kindly invited anyone else who might be interested in joining them for the field trip.  If you are interested, please let me know, and I can pass on the information to them.  RSVP at marquettechums@yahoo.com.  The tour is free.

Sugar Loaf Mountain Hike

Wednesday, October 2nd at 2 pm, Shannon and Angela will be leading a hike up Sugar Loaf for home schoolers.  (Canceled, if rain)  If you have any questions, please contact Shannon at kemps4christ@yahoo.com

Home School Picnic

Come join us for a family home school picnic at Presque Isle on Saturday, September 21, 1-4 pm.  Bring your own main dish (meat, buns etc), place settings, drink, and a dish to pass.  Weather permitting we will be meeting in the parking lot by the bandshell.  If it rains, the picnic will be canceled.  Any questions, please contact Shannon Kemp at kemps4christ@yahoo.com.

AgriPalooza Field Trip

September's Field trip will be MSU's AgriPalooza Field trip on Friday, September 27 from 9am to 2 pm.  We can take a group of homeschoolers in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades.  It will be at the MSU Experimental Station Farm in Chatham where the kids will go from station to station learning about conservation, food, and farming.  If you are interested, please RSVP as space is limited.  Marquettechums@yahoo.com.

Art Class Carpool

For anyone considering the upcoming art class, there is someone interested in doing a carpool since Big Bay is quite a drive for many.  If you live in Negaunee or Ishpeming and would be interested in carpooling, please send me an email message. marquettechums@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Visual Art Class available this coming school year from Elizabeth Howe

If you are interested, please let me know the name and ages of the children participating: marquettechums@yahoo.com.  This does require a weekly commitment,  and we ask that only people who are serious and committed to attending regularly register, as the class size is limited.

Class Description. - This class is an introduction to Composition and Design as the structure of art. It teaches the principles of good composition and design through the use of the elements and principles of design, tools and techniques. Exploring the elements and principles, through the use of multiple mediums, art history, artistic movements and self expression.

This class can be used as a visual art credit for middle-school and high school students.

To receive one full credit students would have to participate in classes and complete homework from Sept - April.

Students can participate in Fall session only from Sept - Dec and receive a half credit.

Classes will be at my home studio which is about 17 miles out of Marquette on county road 550 toward Big Bay. It takes about 20 minutes with out snow. Any days we determine to be snow days, we may have the option to live video, or at least emailing of lessons concepts and homework. I have done this type of co-op with other families from town and we have never had to cancel due to snow.

I understand that some people interested have to come from Ishpeming or Negaunee and my studio is not convenient.

Having the class at my studio allows me to offer this class. As the time for packing, and unpacking supplies as well as travel to another location consumes so much of a day we get no other school done that day. It also allows me to offer the class at a very affordable cost as everything we need is right here.

Class will be Tuesdays at 2:00

Beginning Sept 17

cost will be $5.00 per student per week. This will cover most materials.  There will be a fee of $10.00 each family at the first class in addition to the $10.00 to cover the cost of a small textbook.

The class will include many art projects, as well as discussions about art and the purposes of art, and some written assignments. It is a class that can be good for 7 grade - highschool.

Any questions and people can email me at bemedropin@msn.com  or call  my home at 906-345-9348

A full schedule of classes and a scope and sequence will be available by next week for those interested.

We will run most weeks, with time off for holidays.

Thanks Elizabeth

Community Drama Camps Information

Lake Superior Youth Theatre recently held a largely successful Technical Theatre Camp for youth.  The day camps will continue into August.  We would appreciate any assistance in helping us to promote these wonderful camps, especially our Drama and Dreams Camp which has been said "to change lives"!  Financial Aid is available to all who need financial assistance.

Lake Superior Youth Theatre will be offering a variety of summer day camps and offering this summer. 

5th Annual Drama and Dreams Playscape Camp- August 5-9 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Preschool and Elementary School Acting Camp- August 19-23 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Negaunee Acting Camp- August 26-30 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

This summer marks the fifth anniversary of Lake Superior Theatre's Drama & Dreams Playscape Summer Camp; a one-week theatre camp. Children with special needs are particularly encouraged to enroll.  Space is limited!  Due to the success of the camp for the past four years, people are already asking about it.  Please sign up now to reserve your child’s spot!   The camp is designed to help children, ages 8-14, work on socialization and communication skills as they learn about theatre, costume and set design, stage make-up, facial expression, voice projection, team building and leadership.    Students will sing, tell stories, read poetry and develop a live performance in a fun, safe, creative environment. Drama and Dreams Playscape Camp is being held 9 am-1pm on August 5th-8th (Monday-Thursday).  Most camp activities will take place at Graveraet School located at 611 N. Front St., and will culminate in a live performance for family and friends on the evening of Thursday, August 8th in Kaufman Auditorium.   There will be an optional final session/award celebration for students the morning of Friday, August 26. The cost is $40/person. Each child will receive a t-shirt for the final performance that s/he can keep.  Makeup, props, costuming and professional coaching will be provided.  Need based scholarships are available.  

Youth ages preschool to 8 years old will have an opportunity to be introduced or expand their skills in the Preschool and Elementary School Acting Camp taking place August 19th-August 23rd from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Lake Superior Theatre.  Youth will be introduced to all aspects of acting, music, and dance while working on a final production.   Acting games and imagination exercises will be used to teach.  The camp is directed by LSYT Artistic Director who said, “This is my favorite age group to work with.  The level of imagination and ability to let go make preschool and elementary students the perfect age to begin acting.  This camp is perfect for those who’ve never been onstage before and those who want to expand their skills”. 
A performance will take place Friday evening with a play and demonstration of learned acting skills.  The cost is $75 per youth and financial aid full and half scholarships are available provided by the L.G. Kaufman Foundation and the Phyllis and Max Reynolds Foundation.

An Acting and Theatre day camp will be held in Negaunee on August 26-August 30th for youth ages 6-18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Youth will be introduced to all aspects of acting, music, and dance while working on a final production.  The cost is $75 per participant.  Scholarships will be available to all in financial need thanks to a grant from the Marquette County Community Foundation, Negaunee Area Community Fund. 

Sign up in person at the box office is at Lower Harbor Park near the water's edge; look for the small lighthouse. Box office hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Click on www.lsyt.org to fill out registration forms or call (906) 362-6453 to register by phone.  

Mom's Only Meeting

This month's Mom's-only meeting will be Tuesday evening, August 20.  We'll be meeting at  Culvers in Marquette at 6:30 pm.  Hope to see you there!

Fireworks!

If you are planning to buy fireworks, be sure to stop by the big white TNT tent in Marquette's Walmart parking lot.  You'll get great quality fireworks AND be supporting a wonderful local homeschooling family!

July Mom's-only Meeting

Our next get together is Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 pm.  We will be meeting at Kathy Millin's house.  Email marquettechums@yahoo.com if you need directions. See you then!

Curriculum Sale

The homeschool curriculum sale will be on Friday, June 21, 6-8 pm at Bethel Baptist Church.
Bethel Baptist is located at 829 Grove Street in Marquette (behind Econo Foods)

Please spread the word, and let me know if you will be selling as we need an idea of how many table to have set up.  Also, if you are not selling, please plan on coming!

Thank you.

Art Summer Camp Specifics from Elizabeth Howe

SUMMER ART CAMP

Sculpture- This is a basic class exploring the ideas, techniques, and terminology of sculpture.  Student will complete a few

sculptures over the course of the week.  This class is great for students of a variety of ages as projects are geared to meet the student where they are at as far as age and motor-skills, while building and strengthening those abilities.  This is a great chance for kids to explore their creative and design skills and critical thinking skills.  We will not be doing clay as that is a class on its own.

Dates: June 24-28

Time: 1-3 pm each day

Place: Calvary Baptist Church

Ages: 6 and up

Beth Farmer will be taking registration names and number of students, including their ages and phone numbers. 

Cost is $40.0 for the week for each student.

For Families with 3 or more, cost is the $40.00 for the week for each of the first 2 students and $15.00 for the week  for each additional student.  Cost includes materials and supplies.

Payment will be due on the first day of camp.

No open toed shoes or sandals will be allowed during camp due to the nature of the project. 

Each student should bring a small snack and drink so we can keep our brains sharp.

One of  our projects will be done with found objects. Students need to bring found objects that they would like to make into a sculpture. Each student needs to have their object(s) in a bag with their names on them. AND BRING THEM ON THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP.  The goal is to think outside the box and come up with some unusual object to turn into something. They do not need to know what they think they want to turn them into yet, but just bring objects that they think will inspire them.  We will be discussing what everyone has brought in and create a plan, on the first day. We will not begin using them until later in the week.  They can bring as many objects as they choose.

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION carefully several times to make sure you've got all the information included.  

I need a commitment as much as possible by June 11, which is one week from today, so I can order materials and supplies in time for camp. Class will be limited to 15 students. I can do more that that if there is more older students 10 and up.  So let Beth know of your interest early so we can make a plan.

Please call me if you have any questions, or special circumstances.

Elizabeth Howe

Home 906-345-9348

Cell 906-236-0902

Beth's email: Marquettechums@yahoo.com

Japanese Exchange Program Opportunity

From Brian Wibby:

I am an Educator with the 4-H Youth Development Program of Michigan State University Extension.  I coordinate an international exchange program which brings a delegation of youth (ages 12-16) from Japan to Michigan for 4 weeks this summer.  I am desperately searching for Michigan families who would be able to host a Japanese student in their home July 27-August 23, 2013.   Families do not need to be involved in the 4-H program in order to host, this program is open to ALL Michigan families! 

A flyer with information about the exchange program, as well as the profiles of the Japanese youth who I need to find host families for is available to see here:http://www.msue.msu.edu/objects/content_revision/download.cfm/revision_id.630942/workspace_id.-30/Michigan%204-H%20Japan%20Delegate%20List.pdf/

Host families have the option of picking-up and dropping off their Japanese student in Dearborn, Lansing, Mount Pleasant, Grayling, Mackinaw City, or Marquette.  During the exchange, host families are not required to participate in any specific activities, although many host families choose to attend some local 4-H events, county fairs, or get together with other host families in their area.  Host families do not need to be able to speak Japanese in order to host.  The Japanese youth can sleep in a bedroom with a child of the same sex, but they do need to have their own bed or mattress. 

Families interested in hosting one of the students may contact me to receive an application packet, or they can download a packet from here:http://4h.msue.msu.edu/uploads/files/2013%20Japan%20Summer%20Inbound%20-%20Host%20Family%20Application%20Packet.pdf

We generally have quite a few homeschool families participate in this exchange program, and the hands-on, experiential learning nature of the program fits especially well with the educational philosophies of many homeschooling families.  I would be greatly appreciative if you would consider sharing this with other families that you know who might be interested in hosting one of the remaining students! 

I'd be grateful to answer any questions you have about the exchange.  Thank you very much for your time and consideration!

Brian

-- 

Brian Wibby

Extension Educator

Michigan State University Extension

184 US Highway 41 East

Negaunee, MI 49866

phone: 906.475.5731

Summer Art Camp Week

An Art Sculptures Class with Elizabeth Howe will be held June 24-28 from 1-3pm at Calvary Baptist Church in Negaunee. 

If you have already responded with the names and ages of your children, you do not need to reply as I have them registered. However, if you have not RSVP'd and would like to take part, please email me the names and ages of the children participating.  

Please take note that this is not a drop and run event.  Parents are to be responsible for their own children, and siblings who are not participating are not to be running around unsupervised.  Parental involvement and help is encouraged during the class.

For those participating in the class, Elizabeth would like the kids to begin looking now for objects they can turn into a sculpture. She encourages everyone to "think outside the box".  Also, if you have paper tubes, please start collecting them for the class.

Cost of the class will be posted soon.

Self-Defense class

Anyone interested in a self-defense class for parents and their homeschoolers ages 10 and up, please email me for more details. Girls and boys classes would be separate.  Your response would be appreciated by next Wednesday (May 1).   Email me at marquettechums@yahoo.com.

Art Class Survey

For those interested in art, Elizabeth Howe is willing to offer some more classes for homeschoolers.  In order to figure out a schedule and what to teach, I need some input from you as we work it all out.  There are many types of art classes she can teach, some of which do not require the Drawing and Color Theory she did last year.  So even if you haven't taken art from Elizabeth before, you may be able to participate in these next classes, depending on what type we decide on.

First, let me know what art classes you'd be interested in. Elizabeth suggested the following:
Sculptures, painting, china silk, mix media, fiber art.

Secondly, she'd like the number and ages of kids interested.

Thirdly, what do you feel about summer camps? She could do classes during the summer 2 hours a day for 5 days, rather than once a week.

Please email me at marquettechums@yahoo.com ASAP and I will contact Elizabeth with the results so that we can move on with our planning.  Thank you!

Michigan State Police Open House

For those that missed our field trip of the Michigan State Police post last year, the Negaunee Post of the Michigan State Police is having an open house Friday (April 19) from 4-7 pm.  It is open to children and adults. They're offering tours of the facility which also includes a look at the Marquette County Central Dispatch center.  The history of the Michigan State Police and a number of displays will also be part of the event.

Mom's-only Get Together

Our next Mom's-only Meeting will be Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm.  It will be at Beth's house- please email if you need directions.  See you then!

March Mom's Only Meeting

This month's Mom's-Only Meeting will be Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 pm at Kathy Millin's house.  If you need Kathy's address, please email me at marquettechums@yahoo.com.  Everyone bring a baby (or toddler) picture of yourself to the meeting (but don't show anyone when you arrive!)  See you then!

February Mom's-Only Meeting

This month's Mom's-only meeting will be Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 pm.  Same location- my house.  If you need directions, let me know!  No specific theme this month- just bring yourself for some visiting and catching up!

February Field Trip

Next month's field trip will be to Hotplate Pottery (on the corner of Washington and Third in Marquette) on Tuesday, February 12 at 1 p m.  We will learn about the process: painting, glazing, and the kiln.  Afterwards, families are welcome to stay and paint something with their children.  Items to paint range from $8 to $60, and there are a lot to choose from!  There is a number limit to do the tour, so please RSVP by January 31 at marquettechums@yahoo.com.

Young Authors Registration

It's time to get serious about YOUNG AUTHORS!! I have 30 slots available for the conference.  I will place your children on a first come, first serve basis.  Any others will go on a waiting list.

NOW is the time to register.  Send me the FIRST NAME ONLY & GRADE of the children that will be attending.  Registration will close FEBRUARY 15.

The conference will be held May 6-9 at NMU.  Looks like we will be attending on Tuesday, May 7 and we will be attending the AUTHOR ONLY portion of the day (more details to follow).  The featured author is Kristine O'Connell George (www.kristinegeorge.com).

Do not delay!! Plan now to attend!!

Kathy Millin (kmillin1969@att.net)