CHUMs blog update

This blog will no longer be updated or active after this month. Most activities and events are posted on the Chums Facebook page or sent out by email. If you would like to be added to either of these, or have any questions, please contact Kathy at kmillin1969@att.net or Shannon at kemps4christ@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Mom's Meeting

Our next Mom's meeting is Monday, October 17, 6:30 pm at Culvers in Marquette. This is an informal get together for homeschooling moms to get together and visit. All homeschooling moms welcome!

Sugar Loaf Mountain Hike

When: Tuesday, October 4, 2 PM:
We will meet in the parking lot at the base of Sugarloaf for any home schooling family that would like to hike the mountain together. Date may change due to weather.

Homeschool Park Picnic

When:  Saturday, September 17, 12-3PM
Where: Presque Isle Park Ice Cream Store Pavilion

Bring meat to grill and a dish to pass! Any and every home schooling family is welcome to come!  A grill will be there for everyone's food to be cooked on, or you can bring your own charcoal and use one of the park grills.  We will meet in the pavilion by the ice cream store, and the kids can play at the park. Come and meet other home schooling parents and their kids.  Find new friends or kids the same age as yours for your kids to play with.  Make sure you watch the weather and bring clothes that are appropriate.  It can get pretty cold down there, even in September!  If it rains, the date may be postponed to the following weekend, but we will not have use of the pavilion, in which case we would meet at the playground and just get picnic tables together.

Homeschooling Start Up Meeting

 Monday, September 12, 6-8 pm:  Peter White Public Library Community Room

If you are a home schooling parent, or interested in home schooling, we'd love for you to attend the beginning of the year start up meeting. Come and find out what will be happening during the school year (activities, field trips, what's on the horizon), share ideas, and meet new friends.  Also, meet those who are in charge of different aspects of our home school community!  Bring a dessert to share.  Please, parents only! No children. (Breastfeeding babies will be welcome). Also we do have to pay for various event venues, so a donation can will be set out. If each family could donate $5 for the year, this would go so far in helping retain current and future venues.  Anything you can do will be very much appreciated!

Mom's/girls Meeting

Monday, August 22nd we will be kicking off the new school year with a mom's meeting at Culvers. Come join us for fun and fellowship starting at 6:30 pm. Tween and teen girls are welcome to come and visit in their own booth! Hope to see you there!

Beach Day!

Saturday, June 25, we will be heading to the beach! Anyone who would like to join us is welcome. We will be meeting at 1 pm at Wetmore Landing, weather permitting. Hope to see you there!

NMU Summer Day Camp

Hello,

Northern Michigan Universities, Continuing Education and Workforce
Development office will be running summer camps for kids grade 5 - 12, July
11-13 and 18-20.  The camps that we will be offering include: Welding &
Industrial Maintenance, Crime Scene Investigation and Challenge camp;
Cosmetology; Building Design & Construction; Automotive and small engine and
Bike repair.  These are full day camps and the cost for them is $65.  We
also have scholarships available for kids 14 years and up ( the deadline to
apply for scholarships is June 24).

More information is available on our website: www.nmu.edu/ce

I've also attached a flyer.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Rachel Greco
Student Office Assistant
NMU Continuing Education & Workforce Development
906-227-2103 

New Homeschool Co-op

A new homeschool co-op has been formed, and an archery class has been set up with the co-op. Visit MACHE for more details.

Isle Royale opportunity

Hi All,

I am passing on another chance for 12-13 year old homeschool students to have the chance to go to Isle Royale. This year we have a limited number of seats available (8) as the Homeschoolers are partnering with another school, all information is included in the following website. September 20-25, 2016 are the dates this year.  irephomeschooladventurers.weebly.com

Aneta Rietveld

Renewable World Energies

Renewable World Foundation(Learning outside the books)

(906)563-5265 ext 108 (work number from 8am – 5:30pm

Share Fair next week!

As you may have heard, the original Share Fair plans for this year were just cancelled. A few of us have decided to continue on and host a Share Fair at Calvary Baptist in Negaunee (on US 41). It will be on the same day, Friday, April 29 at 7 pm. We will have oral presentations, recitations, and musical performances upstairs at 7 and tables set up downstairs for projects to show afterward. Please come a few minutes early to set up if you need a table. Feel free to bring a snack to share downstairs.

Melissa Collins

Curriculum Fair

CURRICULUM FAIR NEWS:
I finally have all the information I need for some special things happening at the curriculum fair coming up June 10.

1) I have arranged for a representative from NMU to be available to answer questions regarding dual-enrollment for your high school student and what we, as parents, can do to prepare our students for college. I am arranging for him to do a presentation at 7pm.

2) Laura Shambaugh and Jacquie Nelson will have information on the newly formed Co-op...MACHE. You will have the opportunity to talk with them about their future plans and how you can get involved.

3) Bradley Moreau with Home Educational Resources will also be there. His company has developed curriculum-specific Science Kits for selected curricula, namely BJU Press and Abeka. He also has family and educational games such as K'Nex, Perplexus and Snap Circuits. For more information, visit his page at homeeducationalresources.com. (If you let me know before the event that you want a specific science kit, I can ask Bradley if he has it and can bring it with him.)

Of course, this is in addition to local homeschoolers bringing their used curriculum to sell. I find this is a great opportunity to meet other homeschoolers, find out what they like to use (and why!) and get your questions answered on many things related to homeschooling.

I hope to see you there! It is shaping up to be a great event! Don't miss it!!!

Oh and in case you were wondering, the curriculum fair is open to ALL homeschoolers or homeschool groups no matter where you live.....Marquette County, Delta County, Houghton County or any other county I may have forgotten.

Friday, June 10, 2016; 6-9pm; Bethel Baptist Church, 829 Grove St., Marquette

Any questions can be sent to me: Kathy at kmillin1969@att.net or on FaceBook at the CHUMs page.

NMU Opportunity

PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOLERS:

I (Kathy) have been in contact with a representative from NMU who informed me of this upcoming opportunity. If you have a high school student that is looking at college (whether it be NMU or some other college), this may be a great time to explore college life and talk to someone that is in your student's field of interest. There is a link on the following page to register and to see the schedule of activities.

https://www.nmu.edu/admissions/wildcatweekend

Classical Conversations

Below is a message sent to our group regarding Classical Conversations. If anyone is interested, please contact Dennise at libertyff@gmail.com or her phone number below:

Hello,

My name is Dennise Wright and I am a Support Rep. for Classical Conversations in the Northern Michigan area.  I was hoping to meet some folks in your area and share the classical model of learning and the  Classical Conversations homes school program. I currently home school my children in the Traverse City area.  I was hoping to connect with homeschoolers in the UP. Please feel free to call or email. Thanks so much for your time.  Have a blessed day.

Blessings,

Dennise Wright

Classical Conversations

Support Rep. Northern Michigan

"To know God and make Him known"

231-343-0021

dwright@classicalconversations.com

www.classicalconversations.com

Mom's meeting location change

Please note that we will be meeting at Culvers in Marquette for our Mom's meeting on March 8 at 6:30. Hope to see you there!

Curriculum Sale

Mark your calendars:
The Curriculum Sale is scheduled for Friday, June 10, 2016 at Bethel Baptist Church in Marquette from 6-9pm. This is an opportunity to sell your used curriculum, purchase your curriculum for next year or just look at the curriculum and ask questions. I (Kathy) will need to know if you will be selling items and how many tables you will need. Either respond via Facebook or email.

Mom's-only Meeting

Our next Mom's-only meeting will be Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 pm.  Email me if you need directions (marquettechums@yahoo.com). Hope to see you there!

Mom's-only meeting

Join us for a relaxing evening of visiting and encouragement! Our next mom's only meeting is Tuesday, February 9, 6:30 pm. If you need directions to my house, email me at marquettechums@yahoo.com. All homeschooling moms welcome!

Young Authors

YOUNG AUTHOR INFORMATION: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Young Authors is rapidly approaching and it is time to sign up. The date is Tuesday, May 3. Young Authors is for students in grades K-5. This year, we will be attending all day, which includes an author session, a time for your kids to share a book or other writing they have done, lunch and an additional special activity. We will also be pen pals with a public school class.

AUTHOR:

The author this year will be non-fiction nature author Jerry Pallotta. Read more about him at his website: www.jerrypallotta.com.

FEES AND INFORMATION:

We have 22 slots available. If those slots fill up, there will be a waiting list in the event of a cancellation. There will be a registration fee depending on how many kids are signed up (for example, if 30 kids sign up, the fee will be about $2.00 per child). Also, lunch will be an additional $6.00. Lunch will consist of pizza, fruit or veggie, milk and ice cream. T-shirts will be available for purchase later in March.

HOW TO REGISTER:

To register, send a Facebook PM to me (or email Kmillin1969@att.net) with the names and grades of your children. Deadline will be FEBRUARY 8. I need to set up the penpals and register for lunch.

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best to answer them!

Katie Holt

Katiehlt@hotmail.com