We hope you stay warm this week!
Important Dates:
February 1: Picture retakes at Shelby Township Campus (Read details below.)
February 4: Homeschool Connections & HighPoint Hybrid Info Meeting at Clarkston Campus (Bring a friend! Details below.)
February 5: Homeschool Gathering! Let's talk about curriculum! (Details below.)
February 7: Homeschool Connections & HighPoint Hybrid Info Meeting at HighPoint Hybrid Academy's Clinton Twp. Campus (Bring a friend! Read details below.)
February 11: Picture retakes at Auburn Hills Campus (Read details below.)
April 9: Science Fair, Student Showcase and Meet the Teacher Night
  • Hosted at our Shelby Township Campus - for students at all of our campuses to participate in!
  • Click here to download the guidelines for the Science Fair. The QR code goes to this link.
June 1: Graduation Ceremony
  • Hosted at our Romeo Campus - for students at all of our campuses to participate in!
News for all families:
(Campus announcements are found below.)
Important Financial Information

If you enrolled in the fall and did not already pay your winter semester registration fee, $50 was added to your account around January 18. If you are participating in the SOARCE program and meet their requirements for funding, those credits will be applied to your account in March.

All invoices are due, paid in full, by March 31, 2019.

Thank you! If you have any questions, please email our accounting department at accounting@mihomeschoolconnections.com
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Dear Homeschool Connections families,

We have updated our Bad Weather Policy to try and limit the number of "snow" days we have, thereby limiting the number of days we have to make up. Starting January 29, the following policy is in place.

If you'd like to read the full update, please visit our website .

Here is a chart for your convenience:
If the weather conditions prevent you to getting to campus, and classes have not been cancelled, please call or text (include your child's name) the Campus Supervisor(s) and let them know that your student(s) will be absent due to the weather.

If you'd like a downloadable version of this announcement, click here .
ACT Prep Class! It's back!
Class space is limited! Six sessions, 12 hours to build more confidence and a better ACT score!
High test scores on standardized tests are still an avenue for scholarship money and college admission. In this class, students will learn the ACT’s “evil tricks” and practice test-taking strategies designed to improve their overall ACT score.
This ACT Prep Class is taught by Wendy Kapusta on Saturdays at our Main Office in Auburn Hills starting on February 9th and running through March 23rd (no class on March 2).
The class fee is $135 if paid by January 30. After January 30, the fee is $175. Please note, there is a textbook required for this class. Details are in the link below.

Deadline to join is February 8. You, one of our current families, may still join! (SOARCE deadlines have passed.)
Picture Retake Days for All Students - Auburn Hills has been rescheduled
Physics Class Experiment
Portrait Retake Day is open to new families as well as all students wanting a retake from the Fall Portrait Day. 

We have two options available to accommodate you: Friday, February 1st at Shelby Township Campus from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and February 11th at Auburn Hills Campus from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm . Families from any Homeschool Connections Campus can be accommodated at these locations and times.

You do not need to sign up ahead of time. Please print the online form (click here http://www.midtowneventphotography.com/HC19PhotoForm.pdf ), fill it out, and send it with your child along with payment to turn in when being photographed. 

If you have questions, please contact Chris at Midtown Event Photography at 586-219-0063. Thank you!
Invite a friend to learn more about Homeschool Connections and HighPoint Hybrid Academy!
We love sending you emails about activities and opportunities for homeschoolers!

If you'd like to learn more or invite a friend, please attend one of our upcoming informational meetings:
Clarkston Campus
Monday, February 4th
Informational Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Clarkston Community Church
6300 Clarkston Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346
HighPoint Hybrid Academy's Clinton Township Campus
Thursday, February 7th
Informational Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Bethany Baptist Church
19700 15 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp., MI 48035
Let's talk about curriculum!
Let’s talk about curriculum, homeschooling styles, and programs that can help you along your way! Bring your favorite curriculum and/or books, your questions, and a friend! We will talk about what works, what doesn’t, and help you figure it all out!
Everyone is welcome – but leave the kids at home if possible! We’ll bring the chocolate! Come to join us!
Tuesday, February 5
7:00 pm at the Main Office
2685 Lapeer Rd.
Suite 208
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Auburn Hills
Week 2 - January 21
Week 3 - Closed
Week 4 - February 4
Enter and exit through the NORTH doors. Only teachers can enter at the South doors.
Picture Retake Day: February 11th at Auburn Hills Campus from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Families from any Homeschool Connections Campus can be accommodated at these locations and times.

You do not need to sign up ahead of time. Please print the online form (click here http://www.midtowneventphotography.com/HC19PhotoForm.pdf ), fill it out, and send it with your child along with payment to turn in when being photographed. 

If you have questions, please contact Chris at Midtown Event Photography at 586-219-0063. Thank you!
Campus Supervisor Contact Info:
  • Michelle McCoy and Renee Schnabel - 248-710-0360 ext. 1001
  • You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.
Clarkston
Week 3 - February 1
Week 4 - February 8
Enter and exit from the side parking lot at door #7. All other doors are locked.
Pizza day is February 8! Please sign up with a campus supervisor beforehand. Slices are $1 each. Pepperoni or cheese.
Dress Warm!
Weather-permitting, we will allow everyone to play outside after lunch! Please dress your child in warm clothes.
Campus Supervisor Contact Info:
  • Lora Vogler and Michelle McCoy - 248-710-0360 ext. 1003
  • You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.
Eastside
Week 2 - January 14
Week 3 - Closed
Week 4 - February 4
Enter and exit through the WEST doors.
Pizza day has been rescheduled for Monday, February 4th! Slices are $1 each. Pepperoni or cheese.
Campus Supervisor Contact Info:
  • Latunya Mann and Anna Opel - 248-710-0360 ext. 1002
  • You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.
Rochester Hills
Week 2 - January 22
Week 3 - Closed
Week 4 - February 5
Enter and exit through the back doors of Faith Church.
Pizza day is February 12! Please sign up with a campus supervisor beforehand. Slices are $1 each. Pepperoni or cheese.
Winter Clothing

Please send your children with warm, winter clothing for some outdoor recess when they've finished eating lunch!
Campus Supervisor Contact Info:
  • Katie Vallus and Karen Cuyler - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004
  • You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.
Romeo
Week 3 - February 7
Week 4 - February 14
Enter and exit through the NORTH doors.
Campus Supervisor Contact Info:
  • Allison Powers and Jodi Kloock - 248-710-0360 ext. 1005
  • You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.
Shelby Township
Week 3 - February 1
Week 4 - February 8
Enter and exit through the SOUTH doors.
Picture Retake Day: Friday, February 1st at Shelby Township Campus from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Families from any Homeschool Connections Campus can be accommodated at these locations and times.

You do not need to sign up ahead of time. Please print the online form (click here http://www.midtowneventphotography.com/HC19PhotoForm.pdf ), fill it out, and send it with your child along with payment to turn in when being photographed. 

If you have questions, please contact Chris at Midtown Event Photography at 586-219-0063. Thank you!
Lost and Found

Please take a couple minutes to look at our ever growing pile in the lost and found. From artwork and jackets to water bottles and lunch boxes, we have LOTS.

Everything unclaimed will be donated or tossed by end of day February 1st.
Pizza day is February 15! Please sign up with a campus supervisor beforehand. Slices are $1 each. Pepperoni or cheese.
Campus Supervisor Contact Info:
  • Katie Vallus, Karen Cuyler and Stephanie Caira - 248-710-0360 ext. 1006
  • You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.
Troy
Week 2 - January 24
Week 3 - Closed
Week 4 - February 7
Enter and exit through the EAST doors.
Campus Supervisor Contact Info:
  • Michelle Davis Poeder, Anna Opel, and Renee Schnabel - 248-710-0360 ext. 1007
  • You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.
Contact Information:

Main Phone Number: 248-710-0360

If you do not know who to contact, please email help@mihomeschoolconnections.com .

If you have questions about Orbund, please read our Orbund Help Page .

If you have campus operation related questions, please reach out to Shelly at Shelly@MIHomeschoolConnections.com or 248-710-0360 ext. 2016.

If you have family financial account questions, please ask Pam at accounting@MIHomeschoolConnections.com or 248-710-0360 ext. 2017.

For teacher related questions, please speak with Ruth at Ruth@MIHomeschoolConnections.com or 248-710-0360 ext. 2019.

For Human Resources , contact Becky at Becky@MIHomeschoolConnections.com or 248-710-0360 ext. 2018.

Yours in Service,

Your Homeschool Connections Team
Homeschool Connections | www.MIHomeschoolConnections.com