March 27, 2020
First, read through the general Homeschool Connections news!
Then, each campus' announcements are listed.
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Dear Homeschool Connections Families,
First of all, we are so grateful to be a part of your children’s and teens’ education. We consider this to be an honor and privilege.
While there is much uncertainty around us right now, we wanted to reach out and let you know that we are praying for you and your families. The stay-at-home order influences each of us. Our hearts are with those who have been affected personally by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
We are hopeful to return to our regular schedules soon. In the meantime, we hope that you’re enjoying time with your families and doing some “out of the box” activities together - extra forts, baking, games, and imaginative playing! To the same end, we are still preparing for our future regular spring and summer activities and adding them to our calendar. If any of these events are changed or postponed, we will let you know.
Our teachers and staff have been hard at work getting ready for classes to pick up again after our modified Easter/Spring Break. Many teachers are volunteering their time to prep and learn new techniques to teach and care for your students. During Spring Break, there are no Fast Five Feedbacks assigned (though you may catch up on these during this time) or homework assignments.
We feel so blessed to have the freedom to homeschool in our great country. We are privileged to serve you and our community and look forward to seeing you soon.
Yours in Service,
Your Homeschool Connections Team
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Concerning Family Balances
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Balance were originally due April 3rd.
In light of the many changes brought on by COVID-19, we understand that some of our families have been financially impacted, possibly creating stress and hardship as bills become due.
Under normal circumstances, balances were due by April 3rd, but we understand that some may need more time and therefore we can offer an extension of payments through April 24th. If you are able, we kindly ask that you make every effort to pay your balance in full by April 3rd. If you cannot make this deadline please reach out to me via email or phone so that we can set up a payment arrangement.
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.
These fees are due April 3.
Over the next few weeks, statements will be emailed out to families who have a balance, but remember you can always go on
Orbund
to see your balance.
All district funding credits have been applied, any amount left on your account is now your responsibility.
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If you have any questions please email me at accounting@mihomeschoolconnections.com.
Thank you - Pam Koskinen
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Iowa Test Proctoring Available!
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Wendy Kapusta is once again offering to proctor the IOWA Test for any student in the homeschool community. The IOWA test is a series of grade-standardized tests that are created by the College of Education of the University of Iowa. This is a voluntary evaluation and the results are sent to parents confidentially about 4-6 weeks after the tests are completed.
Dates:
June 1, 3, 4
(The last day may be eliminated or lessened, depending on the testing situation)
Costs:
$65/test
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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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Our 2020 Teacher Showcase and Science Fair
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! 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).
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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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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.
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Homeschool Connections is proud to partner with Academy Driving School of Troy to offer the opportunity to take Homeschool Driver’s Education Classes.
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End of Year Picnic, Book Sale, & New Parent Orientation!
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Come connect with other homeschoolers this summer at our Homeschool Picnic & Used Book Sale!

This event is open to all homeschoolers and those thinking about homeschooling. Invite your friends to our picnic, book sale - and the New Parent Orientation! Learn more
here
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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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If you have
campus operation 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
faculty questions
, please speak with Ruth at Ruth@MiHomeschoolConnections.com or 248-710-0360 ext. 2019.
For Current Families that need
help with Orbund
, contact our Help Line at Help@MiHomeschoolConnections.com or 248-710-0360 ext. 2006.
For
Newsletter or Marketing inquiries
, please contact Vickie at Vickie@MiHomeschoolConnections.com or 248-710-0360 ext. 2007.
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