News and Events that you don't want to miss! First, important announcements for everyone. Then announcements by campus. Week 8: October 29 - November 2 Week 9: November 5 - 9

On the Blog:

Monique wrote a great article about Ms. Ellen Oskoian. Follow the link to get an inside look at her wonderful, creative art classes!

We know there can be a lot of fear and uncertainty when starting homeschooling especially in the middle of the year. The article is great to share if your friends are considering homeschooling mid-year.

Winter Registration

We're getting excited for winter semester! (More the classes than the snow ;) )

Winter Registration will open first for returning families after Thanksgiving. You will be notified via email.

Dear Parents,

Homeschool Parent Talk Group Are you in need of encouragement and support in your homeschooling journey? Do you want to find unique ways to get kids to do school? Do you struggle to get the house clean and dinner made every night? Do you struggle to make your schedules work? Do you want to learn more about different types of curriculum? Do you want to make friends in the homeschool community? Do you want advice on how to “do it all”? Do you have wisdom to share? Our next Parent Talk is November 8th at 6:30pm. We will meet at our Main Office, 2685 Lapeer Rd., Suite 208, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. For more information, visit our website .

Dear Moms,

You're Invited to Mom's Night Out! Come join us for a night out without the kids. You are not meant to be alone in this journey of homeschooling. You will be encouraged and motivated to learn more about homeschooling and how to deal with everyday life. We will discuss classes, curriculum, learning styles and much more. If your new to homeschooling and have questions, this is for you too. If you have questions about both our programs, Homeschool Connections and Highpoint Hybrid, we want to help you to understand the difference.

Read the Details and RSVP!

Moms night out Thursday November 15th at 7pm IHOP restaurant by Lakeside Mall 13785 Lakeside Circle Sterling Heights, 48313 Space is limited.

Dear Parents of Graduates,

Graduation Meetings If you have a student who is eligible to graduate in May 2019 and you want to participate in our annual Homeschool Connections ceremony, it is very important that you attend one of our meetings:

Monday, Nov. 5 at Auburn Hills at 9:30 am Five Points Community Church 4311 Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills Enter through back of church. Or Friday, Nov. 16 at Shelby Twp at 9:30 am Shepherds Gate Church  12400 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Twp. Enter through the back of church.

For more information about Michigan's Department of Education graduation requirements, read more here . If you have any questions, contact Shelly McMahon .

Picture Day Information

Pictures will be back around Thanksgiving. If you forgot to preorder your students pictures, when they come back you will have another chance. You will be able to see a copy of the proof image on the envelope and on their school ID. There will be a two week period after photographs are delivered where you can order online. The delivery envelope will have instructions including the website address to guide you in the order process. You can download an order form here ( http://www.midtowneventphotography.com/HC_ORDER_FORM.pdf ).

Events to Check Out in SE Michigan:

Reserve your child's spot: Driver's Education! Driver's Ed classes start soon! Segment 1 class is from November 5 - 27th!  Homeschool Connections is proud to partner with Academy Driving School of Troy to offer the opportunity to take Homeschool Driver’s Education Classes. Classes are held at Rochester Hills Christian School, 3300 S. Livernois Rochester Hills, MI 48309. Read more about Driver's Ed. Sign up today!!!

Tip of the Week:

If you need a refresher on how to use Orbund, please visit our help page. More videos have been added recently.

Reminder: Do NOT call churches directly about Homeschool Connections. Call our main phone number for help: 248-710-0360

Auburn Hills Campus Announcements

Enter and exit through the NORTH doors. Only teachers can enter at the South doors.

Pizza Day is November 12! Please pre-order at the front table. Cheese or Pepperoni $1 per slice. Please regularly check lost and found.

Heads up! There are coat racks in the far hallway for coats & winter clothes.

Campus Supervisor Contact Info: Shelly McMahon - 248-710-0360 ext. 2016, shelly@mihomeschoolconnections.com Michelle McCoy, Renee Schnabel, Jessica Thompson, and Tracy Dushaj 248-710-0360 ext. 1001 You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.

Clarkston Campus Announcements

Enter and exit from the side parking lot at door #7. All other doors are locked.

It's getting cold! There are coat racks just inside the door for coats & winter clothes. As it gets colder outside, please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor recess after lunch. Please be sure the check the lost and found near the sign-in desk every week.

Pizza Day is November 9! Please pre-order at the front desk. Cheese or Pepperoni, $1 per slice. Book Club: The Book Club class at Clarkston read about the boy who made toothpaste & learned to sell it! The Book Club then cleverly made their own slime & offered 50 or 25 cent containers for sale at lunch! Mrs. Boyer is doing a great job at using Book Club to teach economics, resourcefulness and more!

Campus Supervisor Contact Info: Lora Vogler and Michelle McCoy - 248-710-0360 ext. 1003 You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.

Eastside Campus Announcements

Enter and exit through the WEST doors.

Pizza Day is November 12! Please pre-order with your campus supervisor. Cheese or Pepperoni, $1 per slice.

Parent Reminder: As it gets colder outside, please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor recess after lunch. Please be sure the check the lost and found near the sign-in desk every week.

Campus Supervisor Contact Info: Latunya Mann and Anna Opel - 248-710-0360 ext. 1002 You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.

Rochester Hills Campus Announcements

Enter and exit through the back of Faith Church.

There will be NO CLASS on November 6th! The Rochester Hills Campus is a location for the voting polls so there are no classes on November 6!

GO TEAM GO!!! Wear your favorite team uniform to classes on November 20th! Show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite team's gear!

Pizza Days are Nov. 20 and Dec. 11 Sign up and pay your campus supervisor. $1 per slice.

Paper Airplane Engineering Class: Aerodynamics in action with paper airplanes! Each week, students are given various patterns from paper airplane kits to fold and perform experiments.

Wear your Christmas clothes (sweaters, socks, etc.) on December 11th!

Campus Supervisor Contact Info: Katie Vallus, Karen Cuyler, and Jessica Thompson - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004 You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.

Romeo Campus Announcements

Enter and exit through the NORTH doors.

Operation Christmas Child - Fundraiser! A Bake Sale to raise money for Operation Christmas Child will be held on Nov 1, 8 and 15 , bring extra $$$ those days to buy a sweet treat and help a great cause!

Hat Day is November 8! We hope everyone will be excited & participate! Be as cool or funky as you want!

Healthy Cooking Class: In Healthy Cooking, students are learning how to make and prepare healthy meals & snacks, conquer the grocery store, and properly read food labels. Recently, Wauketa Thelen's class made an Apple Punch! Perfectly timed with the fall weather!

Campus Supervisor Contact Info: Allison Powers and Jodi Kloock - 248-710-0360 ext. 1005 You can message any campus supervisor through Orbund.

Shelby Township Campus Announcements

Enter and exit through the SOUTH doors.

Pizza Days are Nov. 9 and Dec. 7 Sign up and pay your campus supervisor. $1 per slice.

GO TEAM GO!!! Wear your favorite team uniform to classes on November 16th! Show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite team's gear!

Student Play - The Wizard of Oz! 10 am Date is to be determined. There's no place like home! The Wizard of Oz is brought to life by our talented, passionate, drama student! Parents are encouraged to attend.

Wear your Christmas clothes (sweaters, socks, etc.) on December 14th!

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 Campus Announcements

Enter and exit through the EAST doors.

It's Getting Cold! As it gets colder outside, please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor recess after lunch. Lost & Found Please be sure the check the lost and found near the sign-in desk every week.

Drive Carefully! Please drive slowly around the building. If you are dropping your children off in front of the East doors, please slowly circle around to make sure the passenger door is facing the doors and the kids exit the car on the sidewalk. Thank you.

Remember to sign in when arriving and sign out when leaving! 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 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

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