Archive Notice:
This is an archived version of the emailed newsletter: "Updates!" All contact info has been deleted for privacy sake. If you need information on any of the events/items posted on this blog please email ccheupdates@gmail.com for further information.
American Sign Language Classes (TODAY @ 3:30pm)
From Val: Sorry this one is so late. If you cannot attend, please email ccheupdates@gmail.com if you are interested and I will tell you how to proceed from here.
Classes in American Sign Language are beginning. We're going to meet downstairs at Hardee's Friday at 3:30. Each one-hour lesson is $10.00. The teacher is very open to tailoring the class to what people are interested in learning.
CCHE Parents' Night Out & Board Meeting
CCHE will be hosting a social gathering at 6pm at Cyberia Café on Wed, Feb. 9th. All are welcome to attend. This will be followed by our quarterly board meeting which is open to the public. Please email ccheupdates@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Youth Advisory Council of the Keweenaw Community Foundation
A Youth Advisory Council is being formed in the Keweenaw and Joan would like the homeschool community to be involved with it. If your student has an interest in this, please contact either Joan Chadde or Lois Jambekar at the emails provided in the following note.
Dear Teachers & Parents:
(withheld for archive)are new members of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) Board of Directors. We've been asked to revive the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) which has been dormant for a few years.
The Youth Advisory Council is typically comprised of 10-20 middle and high school students in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. We currently have about 8 students from Lake Linden-Hubbell, Dollar Bay and Houghton Middle/High Schools.
YAC activities include:
- identify youth needs in the Copper Country,
- come up with ways to address those needs
- take the lead in grant-making ($200-$500 grants) to address priority youth needs.
- do community service projects to raise awareness of YAC and youth "giving" back to the community
- having fun together
We are writing to ask you to help recruit a few middle and high school students at your school to participate. Please have Interested students complete the attached application form and return it to us via email, mail, or bring to the next meeting (if possible, call me at (withheld for archive)to let us know they're planning to come, so we have enough pizza!)
Our next meeting will be Sunday, February 20, 4-5:30 at the Maasto Hiihto chalet, next to the Hancock County Fairgrounds. We plan to go snowshoeing (optional) in the Swedetown Gorge from 3-4 pm, so students should come at 3 pm if they're interested! Snowshoes will be provided.
Thanks so much for your help!
(withheld for archive)
Snowshoe Hike at Keweenaw Shore Nature Sanctuary
2-4 pm, Sunday, Feb. 13. Snowshoe hike at the Michigan Nature Association's Keweenaw Shore and Upson Lake Nature Sanctuaries.
Driving Directions: We'll meet at Esrey Park across from the Keweenaw Shore Nature Sanctuary trailhead sign. From Eagle Harbor follow M-26 northeast about six miles (eight miles west of Copper Harbor) to Esrey Park along Lake Superior, less than a mile past Brockway Mountain Drive's west entrance. You can park at Esrey Park as it is plowed during the winter.
Snowshoe Hike Description: The trail is flat to rolling and will be about 3 miles roundtrip. The trail leads south from M-26, winding over several ridges and traversing four different plant communities. First, the trail passes through a northern boreal forest of white spruce, balsam fir, aspen, and white birch. After climbing over three ridges, the trail passes through a cedar swamp, followed by a northern bog, and lastly climbs over another ridge to a dry northern forest before it descends to Brockway Mountain Drive. Across Brockway Mountain Drive, the trail continues to the Upson Lake Nature Sanctuary, crossing a beaver dam before entering a forest of white and black spruce, white and red pine, balsam fir and red maple.
Dress warmly and bring water and snacks, if you wish. (withheld for archive)will lead the hike. For more information, email Nancy, Michigan Nature Association's Western UP Stewardship Coordinator, at (withheld for archive).
PLDL Wellness Series, Acupuncture –
The Portage Lake District Library will host its monthly program in the Natural Health and Wellness series on Thursday, February 10, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Family Nurse Practitioner Joan Suits will discuss "The Rediscovery of Acupuncture" as it relates to uses in the west. She will also trace the development of different styles of acupuncture including Chinese, French, American medical, and "battlefield acupuncture," which is used by the military during combat. Suits will describe the theories behind traditional Chinese acupuncture and western medical acupuncture, list some conditions that are treatable using this healing method, explain who can practice it, and offer suggestions on how to find a therapist. She will also demonstrate an acupuncture session as well as show acupressure points which people can use for headaches and nausea.
Suits is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who received training at Michigan State University. She has 300 hours in acupuncture training through a program sponsored by the University of California Irvine School of Medicine and the Academy of Pain Research in San Francisco. She is currently employed as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Aspirus Keweenaw Medical Arts in Houghton.
This Natural Health and Wellness series is held on the second Thursday of each month. All programs are free, and everyone is welcome. For more information, please (withheld for archive) visit www.pldl.org.
Autism: Focus on the Family
The Michigan Autism Partnership Presents, "Autism: Focus on the Family" with Keynote Speaker Dr. Laura Marshak. Other speakers include: Dr. Richard Solomon MD (http://www.aacenter.org/), Dr. Mark Bowers PHD (http://www.aacenter.org/) and Attorney Laura Athens.
Join us for a day dedicated to discussing the challenges of building strong family relationships and making healthy decisions that are in the best interest of your family after your child or children have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Topics of the day include, "Married with Special Needs Children," Autism: What to do about Activities of Daily Living," What Happens When your child with ASD Grows Up?' and 'How to Advocate for Your Child through the Lifespan.'
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crystal Gardens Banquet Center
5768 East Grand River, Howell Michigan
Tickets are $80.00 per person and they include lunch
Please call (withheld for archive) to reserve tickets.
Dr. Laura Marshak is a professor in the Department of Counseling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Indiana, PA). Her doctorate is in Rehabilitation Counseling so disability issues have been central to her career. In addition, she is a licensed psychologist and founding partner of North Hills Psychological Services. As psychologist, she specializes in working with individuals and couples who coping with the intensified pressures of raising children with a broad range of disabilities and/or illnesses. Many of these parents have one or more children with autism spectrum disorders. Others have a range of developmental and/or physical disabilities. In addition she works with parents of medically fragile children. Her focus has been on enhancing the quality of couple relationships and individual life under extremely challenging external circumstances
She has written six books on disability related topics. They include Married with Special Needs Children [A couple's guide to keeping connected]. She has written many journal articles and chapters on different aspects of family and disability. In addition, she speaks nationally and internationally on the topic of marriage, long term relationships, family and disability. Dr. Marshak is the professional advisor of the Friendship Circle, a large inclusion group for children in Pittsburgh, PA.
She is married and has three sons. Dr. Marshak knows the topic of family and disability both from a personal and a professional perspective.
From Val: Our local parent-to-parent support group passed along the previous information with the following note:
"Hello everyone!
Holly Carter asked me to forward this flier to my contacts. Please feel free to share this as you see fit. Holly is a mother of a diverse child and her family resides downstate. Holly is also the founder and group leader of a support group called, Boxing Autism.
This event she is holding is dowstate. However, she may be willing to offer a discount to anyone that is traveling from here to attend the presentations; it never hurts to ask for those who are interested. Her contact number is in the below email.
Cheers!
(withheld for archive)
Visit us at: ccsupportgroup.blogspot.com"
Autism Spectrum Symposium (Downstate: Pontiac, MI) –
2011 Autism Symposium, May 12 – 13th – "Quality of Life - Adolescents & Adults with ASD/Asperger's Syndrome". Presented by Oakland University Center for Autism Research, Education and Support (OUCARES) & The Department of Human Development and Child Studies. For educators, parents/family members, policy makers, researchers, practitioners, persons living with ASD, and students.
More Information & Registration at: http://www.oakland.edu/?id=16741&sid=156
Free Science Curriculum Supplements from NIH –
Dear Science Educator:
Enhance your science education curriculum with free materials from the National Institutes of Health, including the latest issue of Findings magazine. It's free and available in print and online at http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/. Each issue "puts a face on science" by profiling the work and personality of two interesting researchers.
The latest issue (Jan 2011) features:
Drugs from Deep Down; Brian Bachmann, Vanderbilt University
Bachmann, a chemist, ventures into caves and peers into Petri dishes to find undiscovered organisms that produce substances with medicinal potential.
Mesmerized by Metals; Amy Palmer, University of Colorado at Boulder
Biochemist Palmer created fluorescent sensors to study the role of zinc and other metals in brain signaling, bacterial infection and diseases like Alzheimer's, diabetes and prostate cancer.
Findings and all of our other free science education materials are available at
http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Publications/Classroom.htm.
Order single copies or classroom sets now by clicking on the link below or cut and paste the URL into your browser http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/order/classroom.html.
If you have any questions about NIGMS science education materials, please contact me at (withheld for archive)
Science Writing, Editing and Education
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, MD, 20892-6200
Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/nigms and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/nigms.nih.gov
Winter Carnival @ MTU Events -
http://www.mtu.edu/carnival/schedule/
Jan 4th – 6th
Curling Friday, February 4, 6:00 p.m. at the Calumet Drill House
Skating, February 5, 8:00 a.m. at Dee Stadium
Ice Fishing, February 5, 8:00 a.m. at Chassell Bay Saturday
Snow Volleyball, February 5, 10:00 a.m. at SDC Practice Fields
Curling, February 5, 10:00 a.m. at Calumet Drill House
Cross Country Skiing, February 5, 1:00 p.m. at Tech Trails
Queens Coronation, February 5, 7:30 p.m. at Rozsa Center
Curling, February 6, 10:00 a.m. at Calumet Drill House
Snow Volleyball, February 6 10:00 a.m. at SDC Practice Fields
Jan 7th – 10th
Broomball, February 8, 9:30 p.m. at Campus
Ice Bowling, February 8, 9:30 p.m. at Dee Stadium Wednesday
One-nighter Statue Contrstuction Begins, February 9, 4:00 p.m.
All statue construction ends, February 10, 8:00 a.m.
Statue Judging Begins, February 10, 9:00 a.m.
Sleigh Rides, February 10, 9:00 a.m. Outside DHH
Dog Sled Rides, February 10, 12:00 p.m. on Campus Outside DHH
Beards Competition Judged, February 10, 1:00 p.m. Fisher 135
Banner Competition, February 10, 2:00 p.m. at SDC
Stage Revue, February 10, 5:00 p.m. at Rozsa
Stage Revue, February 10, 9:00 p.m. at Rozsa
Jan 11th – 13th
Sleigh Rides, February 11, 9:00 a.m. Outside DHH Friday
Snow Volleyball, February 11, 10:00 a.m. at SDC Practice Fields
Human Dogsled, February 11, 11:00 a.m. at SDC Practice Fields Friday
Tug-o-War, February 11, 11:00 a.m. at SDC Practice Fields Friday
Yooper Sprint, February 11, 11:00 a.m. at SDC Practice Fields Friday
Dog Sled Rides, February 11, 12:00 p.m. on Campus Outside DHH Friday
Downhill Skiing, February 11, 12:30 p.m. at Mont Ripley Friday,
Snowboarding, February 11, 3:00 p.m. at Mont Ripley
Sleigh Rides, February 12, 9:00 a.m. on Campus Outside DHH
Dog Sled Rides, February 12, 12:00 p.m. on Campus Outside DHH
Kids' Dog Sled Rides, February 12, 2:00 p.m. on Campus Outside DHH Saturday
Torchlight Parade, February 12, 8:30 p.m. at Mont Ripley Saturday
Fireworks, February 12, 8:45 p.m. at Mont Ripley
Awards Ceremony (semi-formal), February 12, 9:00 p.m. at MUB Commons Saturday
Snowball (semi-formal), February 12, 9:00 p.m. at MUB Commons and Ballroom
Project Learning Tree Workshops
NEW! Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood Teacher Workshop
Two 1-day workshops offered; choose ONE. First time offered in the UP!!
8:30 am -3:30 pm, Thursday, March 10: Focus: Integrating into the Classroom Curriculum
OR
9:00 am -3:00 pm, Friday, March 11: Focus: Using in an After School Setting
Presenter: Ada Takacs, MI Project Learning Tree Coordinator
Location: Nara Nature Center, on US 41 east of Houghton, at Nara Nature Preserve along the Pilgrim River
Credit: 0.5 SB-CEU pending (available Thursday only).
Cost: $30 for activity guide & lunch. (No charge for GE staff, LSSI partners, or classroom teachers in CCISD & GOISD.) Every participant receives Project Learning Tree: Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood Activity Guide and a music CD.
(withheld for archive)
Maximum: 25 participants per workshop
Workshop Description
An interdisciplinary guide designed for educators who work with children ages 3-6.
· Over 130 experiences that engage children in outdoor play & exploration.
· Topics include:
• Exploring Nature with Five Senses
• Experiencing Trees Through the Seasons
• Meeting Neighborhood Trees
Exploring nature is a complete sensory experience. Early experiences with the natural world have been positively linked with the development of children's imaginations and their sense of wonder and curiosity –important motivators for lifelong learning. Activity guide contains more than 130 experiences.
Sponsored by the Lake Superior Steawardship Initiative and BHK Great Explorations Program.
High School Local History Smackdown Coaches
Dear Past & Prospective High School Local History Smackdown Coaches:
In case it hasn't made its way to you, I am forwarding an email with
attachment sent to your building principals by (withheld for archive).
It has to do with a great opportunity to earn some SB-CEUs and enhance your
coaching skills for the 9th Annual High School Local History Smackdown (see
the particulars below). Please let me (withheld for archive)
know if you have any questions. I can be reached by phone at (withheld for archive)
and (withheld for archive).
I hope to see all of you at the workshop and at the Smackdown!
Regards,
Brian
Good Afternoon-
I'm forwarding an announcement from the Keweenaw National Historic Park
regarding a free workshop they are presenting on February 14 from 12:20
- 4 pm at the park headquarters (in Calumet) . Sub costs for any
interested teachers will be covered through grant funds. Additionally,
teachers who attend the workshop and take a team to smackdown can get
SB-CEUs.
Please forward to your Social Studies/English teachers. The
registration deadline is in 2 weeks.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Carla
(See link: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1n0QYmpy7JoPA9tia_XX_m0rNgMENa_XLwwCiuozmGSu-eTVC_EFUy694i4ts&hl=en&authkey=CIqHz7oG)
Brian (withheld for archive)
Museum Curator/ Chief, Museum and Archival Services Division
National Park Service
Keweenaw National Historical Park
Keweenaw History Center
25947 Red Jacket Road
Calumet, Michigan 49913
(withheld for archive)
web: www.nps.gov/kewe
Items to Remember:
Open Swim at Finlandia's Pool, 1-2pm on Thusdays ($2 per a person; $6 for a family, with possible gym time afterwards until 2:30). Parents can swim too or enjoy some time chatting with other adults. This is an excellent way to get to know other homeschoolers while giving the kids some exercise and group activities! Remember that in order to participate in the Open Gym the child must wear clean gym shoes or socks. Per Finlandia's rules – bare feet are not permitted.
Drama Club - Tuesdays, 3-4(:30) at Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay.
Gymnastics with Jeanie on Mondays at 2:30 (for young kids) and 3:30 for grade-schoolers.
Home School Chess Club – Meets at Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay every 2nd and 4th Friday. Next meeting: Friday February 11th, 2011 at 3:00pm
Help Grand Marais – Grand Marais is in 1st place to win a grant of $40,000 from Readers' Digest. Contest ends on the 7th – help keep them in 1st place by voting here:
http://wehearyouamerica.readersdigest.com/town.jsp?town=GRAND MARAIS&state=MI
From Val (Updates Coordinator):
Sorry for not getting the "Updates!" out in a timely fashion. My life has been very stressful as of late and unfortunately, my health is starting to suffer because of it. Please be patient as I try to sort out all my responsibilities. I will be asking for some assistance at the next board meeting so if you are interested in learning how to do the "Updates!" or maintain online web presences – please consider coming on Feb. 9th. Thank you!
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http://www.cchomeeducators.com/
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