March 13, 2020
First, read through the general Homeschool Connections news!
Then, each campus' announcements are listed.
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Please fill out these important surveys
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Your insight is valuable & we favor your opinion! Please take the time to fill out these surveys, as applicable.
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Don't wait until the last minute!
Balances for Winter 2020 Semester are due
April 3, 2020
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Payments received after April 3rd may be subject to a
late fee
and your account will be locked for our Fall 2020 registration until it is paid in full. Please make sure you are in the
correct semester
when making payments - Winter 2020. If you have any questions please email accounting@mihomeschoolconnections.com.
Thank you - Pam Koskinen
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- Remember that the districts do not pay for registration fees, lunch, study hall, certain science lecture classes and any other class that they have told you they will not cover. When you are in Orbund, double check that you are in the correct semester.
- You MUST satisfactorily complete any requirements as specified by the district in order to be eligible for district funding. Count requirements are listed below.
- If you have questions about what they will pay for, please reach out to Ken Janczarek, Clarkston representative at: kpjanczarek@clarkston.k12.mi.us
- Verified and approved district funding credits will be applied to your account once count is complete, usually by mid March.
- If balances are not paid in full by registration for the following semester your account will be blocked from being able to register until the balance is paid in full.
- If you do not complete your Fast Five Feedbacks, you are jeopardizing your district funding.
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If you have any questions please email me at accounting@mihomeschoolconnections.com.
Thank you - Pam Koskinen
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Thank you for finishing Count so well!
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Homschool Prom - Hosted by The HOME Group
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Tuesday, May 5th from 6-11 pm
The Homeschool Prom is hosted by The HOME Group as a celebration for CURRENT HOMESCHOOLED SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS (age 15-19 years old).
Held at the Palazzo Grande (54660 Van Dyke Ave - Shelby Twp. 48306). Doors open at 6:00, buffet dinner served at 6:45, and Prom ends at 11:00. Registration is open through April 17th or until maximum of 285 students has been met.
The $47 ticket includes: dinner, beverages, ice cream, DJ and dancing
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Optional: picture taking at Mae Stecker Park (8600 24 Mile Rd - 48319 from 4-5:30).
The Homeschool Prom is designed for homeschool students to celebrate together in community and encourages students to attend individually. If a homeschool student would like to bring a guest from parochial, private or public school, they must first request exception from Kim Heisler, Student Advisor. Please email Mrs. Heisler at
kheisler@faithtroy.org
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March 15: Family Free Day at The Henry Ford Museum
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Enjoy a FREE day of inspiration and family fun at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
®
. Museum admission and parking are complimentary, thanks to a generous donor.
Step inside the bus where Rosa Parks took a stand by taking a seat. Play pilot as you explore flight innovations, starting with the Wright brothers' achievements, or make yourself at home inside Buckminster Fuller’s circular Dymaxion House. Put yourself in the place of the movers and shakers who blazed the trail to where we stand today. And in doing so, discover your own path.
Your Experience Includes:
- Museum Admission
- Free Parking
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We are working closely with Clarkston Community Schools to stay on top of the latest information being given to public schools as well as keeping a close eye on any CDC updates and
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
among other things.
At the time of this writing, we will be having classes at our Clarkston and Shelby Twp locations, tomorrow, March 13th. If the public schools in those areas close, we will close as well.
Your safety and wellbeing are our priority and so we want to assure you that we are taking precautions to stop the spread of viruses of all kinds, including coronavirus and the flu. Staff and faculty are washing their hands often and thoroughly along with having students wash theirs when they come to campus, in between classes, before and after lunch and at the end of the day. All surfaces are being thoroughly cleaned, including but not limited to door handles, tables, computers, and bathroom faucets. We are asking that students not share writing utensils and have switched to having our supervisors digitally check students in and out. As mentioned in our last e-mail, please remember that these viruses are most harmful to young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health issues. If you have anyone in your home that is at risk please keep them safe at home. In addition, if anyone in your home has symptoms of the flu or coronavirus, specifically fever, cough, body aches or chills, please keep them home. If students or staff present with symptoms on campus we will be sending them home immediately. We want everyone to be safe and comfortable and if that means keeping your student(s) home we encourage you to do what is best for your family.
Lastly, we are working on plans for extra virtual content should we need to close campuses for an extended period of time. We will keep you updated as more information is available.
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Our 2020 Teacher Showcase and Science Fair is May 1st at 6:30 pm!
Hosted at the Rochester Church of the Nazarene
1799 Walton Blvd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
This year’s teachers will be at this event to show off Winter 2019-2020 classes! Come and see your students’ teachers! They may even have students’ work samples, current curriculum, and class manipulates used during class.
We are very excited to bring you the fifth ever, Homeschool Connections and HighPoint Hybrid Science Fair. This contest is open to all students. If you have an interest in Science, or anything relating to Scientific Principles, you are encouraged to attend. We want it to be a great time with lots of fabulous science projects, but for that to happen we need people to participate. You will find the signup form here:
SIGN UP NOW
! There is still enough time to put together a winning science project.
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Box Tops are going digital!
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You can STILL turn in your box tops to any campus!
You can also begin digitally turning them! Download the app ("Box Tops for Education"). Watch
this video
for instructions on how it works. Read FAQ's
here
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IT'S SO EASY!
- Scan your receipt. - That's it!
The app automatically finds your purchased items with box tops on them for you! No more turning them into campus!
To give Homeschool Connections your credits, please search by our zip code (48326). Then choose "Home School Connections" (we are working to get the spelling corrected).
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The 2019-2020 Homeschool Connections Yearbook is now available for order online. The yearbook is a student created keepsake that encompasses student photographs and Homeschool Connections activities from the year. The yearbook is hardcover and available for $35.00. Please place your order online anytime through
Sunday, April 5th
to receive your copy.
Click here
or follow the link below to the online yearbook order form and please note student name and delivery campus for each yearbook order. Contact
chris@midtowneventphotography.com
/ 586-219-0063 if you have any questions.
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Have a teen looking for work? Vineyard in Dryden is looking for pruners!
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Auburn Hills Campus
- Enter/exit through NORTH doors.
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March 9 is Session 8 - March 16 is Session 9
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Please park in a parking space,
not
at the door or in front of the mailbox!
Parent Coffee Hour:
All homeschooling parents are encouraged and welcome to spend time getting together and getting to know one another!
9 am - Noon, March 23rd
Homeschool Connections t-shirts
are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
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Your Campus Supervisors are:
- Vickie Turner - 248-807-4147
- Michelle McCoy - 248-710-0360 ext. 1001
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Clarkston Campus
- Enter/exit at door #7
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March 13 is Session 8 - March 20 is Session 9
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Please dress warmly to play outside after lunch!
Pizza Day is TODAY, March 13th!
Preorder your pepperoni or cheese slices for $1 each with your campus supervisor.
Homeschool Connections t-shirts
are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
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Your Campus Supervisors are:
- Michelle McCoy - 248-710-0360 ext. 1003 or 248-840-5626
- Lora Vogler - 248-765-1221
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Rochester Hills Campus
- Enter/exit through BACK doors.
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March 17 is Session 8 - March 24 is Session 9
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Rochester Hills
WILL
have classes on
May 12
to make up this day of classes.
March 17 is March Madness/Sports Dress Up Day!
Pizza Day is March 24!
Choices are pepperoni and cheese. Prepay your campus supervisor $1 per slice.
Homeschool Connections t-shirts
are available for purchase at your campus!
$10 each.
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Your Campus Supervisors are:
- Katie Vallus - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004
- Stephanie Caira - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004
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Romeo Campus
- Enter/exit through NORTH doors.
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March 12 is Session 8 - March 19 is Session 9
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Check lost & found!
The collection is growing!
Pizza Day is April 2!
Options are cheese or pepperoni. Pay $1 per slice to your campus supervisor.
Please check Orbund for any assignments or messages from your teachers from our snow day
Homeschool Connections t-shirts
are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
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Your Campus Supervisors are:
- Jodi Kloock - 248-710-0360 ext. 1005
- Erika Bowers - 248-710-0360 ext. 1005
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Shelby Township Campus
- Enter/exit through the SOUTH doors.
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March 13 is Session 8 - March 20 is Session 9
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SPRING BREAK CLARIFICATION:
Due to a scheduling conflict the Shelby Twp. campus
WILL MEET
on Friday, April 17, but
WILL NOT
on Friday, April 24.
March 20 is March Madness/Sports Dress Up Day!
Pizza Day is March 27!
Choices are pepperoni and cheese. Prepay your campus supervisor $1 per slice.
Homeschool Connections t-shirts
are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
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Your Campus Supervisors are:
- Katie Vallus - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004
- Stephanie Caira - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004
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Troy Campus
- Enter/exit through the EAST doors.
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March 12 is Session 8 - March 19 is Session 9
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Join us for March Madness!! Prizes and games each week!
- March 19 - Wear your best green outfit for St. Patrick’s Day!
- March 26 - Silly sock day! Wear you silliest socks!
Homeschool Connections t-shirts are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
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Your Campus Supervisors are:
- Michelle Davis-Poeder - 248-710-0360 ext. 2016
- Shelly McMahon - 248-710-0360 ext. 2016
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