March 20, 2020

First, read through the general Homeschool Connections news!
Then, each campus' announcements are listed.
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Self-Pay Families
Don't wait until the last minute!
Balances for Winter 2020 Semester are due April 3, 2020
Payments received after April 3rd will 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 
Funded Families
  • 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.
If you have any questions please email me at accounting@mihomeschoolconnections.com. 
Thank you - Pam Koskinen 
General Announcements!
Dear Homeschool Connections families, 

We hope you are all safe and healthy and are finding ways to enjoy your family during these uncertain times. We, at Homeschool Connections, are working hard to develop plans to provide high-quality classes for the rest of this semester should we not be able to return to campus(es) on April 6th. We are exploring many options and are discussing the best ways to deliver the quality education that you have come to expect. We also want to let you know that we are staying informed on the situation and will keep you updated weekly, or more often if anything changes. 

As homeschooling families, this gives us time to not only continue in our regular education but to explore our curiosities, passions, and let our creativity thrive. It also gives us the opportunity to help those who aren’t homeschoolers with ideas and support while they navigate having their children home. We look forward to hearing all of the interesting ways that you are spending your time and look forward to seeing you all again soon!  

In Service, 
Your Homeschool Connections Team
Homschool Prom - Hosted by The HOME Group
Tuesday, May 5th from 6-11 pm
Registration at  faithtroy.org

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 .


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 .
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.
Box Tops are going digital!
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 . IT'S SO EASY!

  • Scan your receipt. - That's it! Get in the habit and scan every receipt before you toss 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).
Time to Order Yearbooks!
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.  

Yearbook Online Order Form Link -  tinyurl.com/rtj2aj4
Have a teen looking for work? Vineyard in Dryden is looking for pruners!
Extra Coronavirus guidelines - We are still planning on starting to prune the vines for anyone that can make it. I know there are personal issues for every family. Our group will most likely be less than 10 pruners and since the vines are spaced at 8 feet apart there is very good social distancing. All work is outside in the fresh air.
If you are using my pruning tools - we will sanitize them every day and most pruners like to wear gloves. At break time workers can rest in their vehicles or in my barn. 
This may be a good opportunity to keep kids busy during these challenging times.  If schools are still closed after April 4th, we may have more work days available.
Driver's Education
Homeschool Connections is proud to partner with Academy Driving School of Troy to offer the opportunity to take Homeschool Driver’s Education Classes.
Auburn Hills Campus - Enter/exit through NORTH doors.
March 9 is Session 8 - April 6 is Session 9
Please park in a parking space, not at the door or in front of the mailbox!

  • March 16 - April 5: Extended Spring Break to accommodate the coronavirus situation
  • April 6: Classes resume!
  • May 11: Make up day for extended spring break. We will have class on this day.

Parent Coffee Hour:
All homeschooling parents are encouraged and welcome to spend time getting together and getting to know one another!
This will be rescheduled after classes resume.

Homeschool Connections t-shirts are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
Your Campus Supervisors are:
  • Vickie Turner - 248-807-4147
  • Michelle McCoy - 248-710-0360 ext. 1001
Clarkston Campus - Enter/exit at door #7
April 17 is Session 9
Please dress warmly to play outside after lunch!

  • March 13 - April 16: Extended Spring Break to accommodate the coronavirus situation
  • April 17: Classes resume!
  • May 15: Make up day for extended spring break. We will have class on this day.
  • May 22: Make up day for extended spring break. We will have class on this day.

Pizza Day will be rescheduled. If you paid for your pizza, it will be applied to the next pizza day which will be announced when classes resume.

Homeschool Connections t-shirts are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
Your Campus Supervisors are:
  • Michelle McCoy - 248-710-0360 ext. 1003 or 248-840-5626
  • Lora Vogler - 248-765-1221
Rochester Hills Campus - Enter/exit through BACK doors.
March 3 is Session 7 - April 7 is Session 8
Rochester Hills WILL have classes on May 12 to make up this day of classes.

  • March 4 - April 6: Extended Spring Break to accommodate the coronavirus situation
  • April 7: Classes resume!
  • May 12: Make up day for voting day. We will have class on this day.
  • May 19: Make up day for extended spring break. We will have class on this day.

Pizza Day will be rescheduled. If you paid for your pizza, it will be applied to the next pizza day which will be announced when classes resume.

Homeschool Connections t-shirts are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
Your Campus Supervisors are:
  • Katie Vallus - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004
  • Stephanie Caira - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004
Romeo Campus - Enter/exit through NORTH doors.
March 12 is Session 8 - April 9 is Session 9
  • March 13 - April 8: Extended Spring Break to accommodate the coronavirus situation
  • April 9: Classes resume!
  • May 14: Make up day for extended spring break. We will have class on this day.

Pizza Day will be rescheduled. If you paid for your pizza, it will be applied to the next pizza day which will be announced when classes resume.

Homeschool Connections t-shirts are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
Your Campus Supervisors are:
  • Jodi Kloock - 248-710-0360 ext. 1005
  • Erika Bowers - 248-710-0360 ext. 1005
Shelby Township Campus - Enter/exit through the SOUTH doors.
April 17 is Session 9
  • March 13 - April 16: Extended Spring Break to accommodate the coronavirus situation
  • April 17: Classes resume!
  • April 24: No classes due to church not being available.
  • May 1: Classes resume!
  • May 15: Make up day for extended spring break. We will have class on this day.
  • May 22: Make up day for extended spring break. We will have class on this day.

Pizza Day will be rescheduled. If you paid for your pizza, it will be applied to the next pizza day which will be announced when classes resume.

Homeschool Connections t-shirts are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
Your Campus Supervisors are:
  • Katie Vallus - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004
  • Stephanie Caira - 248-710-0360 ext. 1004
Troy Campus - Enter/exit through the EAST doors.
March 12 is Session 8 - April 16 is Session 9
  • March 13 - April 15: Extended Spring Break to accommodate the coronavirus situation
  • April 16: Classes resume!
  • May 14: Make up day for extended spring break. We will have class on this day.
  • May 21: Make up day for extended spring break. We will have class on this day.

Pizza Day will be rescheduled. If you paid for your pizza, it will be applied to the next pizza day which will be announced when classes resume.

Homeschool Connections t-shirts are available for purchase at your campus! $10 each.
Your Campus Supervisors are:
  • Michelle Davis-Poeder - 248-710-0360 ext. 2016
  • Shelly McMahon - 248-710-0360 ext. 2016
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