May 18, 2020
Hello HC Families!

Whew! We made it to the end of the semester. Who would have ever imagined that 2020 would change our lives so quickly and in such drastic ways? I want to take a minute and thank you all for coming along with us as we made the drastic change from in-person classes to distance learning. I am so thankful for our amazing teachers and admin team for figuring out a great solution and who were able to make the shift so quickly. Parents, your children are amazing and adapted quickly. We are very glad that everyone was able to finish up so well. We hope your children learned much and had some fun as well. Our teachers enjoy telling us about the cool things your children were doing, the fun they were having connecting with each other online, and how much fun they had facilitating it all. We know that it took a lot of effort on your part to do all that you did to finish the semester well. We want to thank and commend you for that! Good Job!!

With all of the regular school children at home, we know there are going to be many who are deciding how they want to educate their children next year. Many have found that they like the homeschooling lifestyle and will be looking for help and guidance. Our mission is to help, support, and encourage all who choose to educate their children at home so please tell them about us. 

We pray for you and hope you all have a good summer even as we navigate all that is going on. We are putting the finishing touches on next year's schedule and are planning great things for the fall. We hope to see you all then! 

Sincerely,
Tarla Gernert
Founder and CEO
Homeschool Connections and HighPoint Hybrid
Projects during Distance Learning:
Thank you!
Thank you to those who have purposefully reached out with your encouraging words! We share them among our staff & have all felt your love and care.

If you'd like to, we'd love for your to leave us a review on Facebook or by emailing Vickie@MiHomeschoolConnections.com. We are looking to add fresh reviews to our website - and for that, we need you!
Future Events
Registration is opening soon
Registration is opening later than we had hoped due to the transition to distance learning. But if you're ready to add another student to our program, fill out the application here (this link is not for new families).

Projects from Campus
Projects that were stored on campus will be available for pick up this summer. Details will be announced when the "Stay at Home" Order is lifted.

Yearbooks have arrived!
  • Pick them up from our office in Auburn Hills after the "stay at home" order has been lifted.
  • Come to our end of the year picnic - hangout and sign yearbooks!

End of the Year Picnic has been postponed. Date and location are to be determined. We will email you when there is an update.

Graduation Ceremony has been cancelled. We are saddened but are so grateful for being able to have been part of your homeschooling journey! We miss you already and God bless you, graduates!

Teacher Showcase and Science Fair
Science Fair has been cancelled. We are looking to reschedule the Teacher Showcase in fall, possibly combining with another event.
If you'd like to show off your child's hard work, please send a photo to Vickie@MiHomeschoolConnections.com to be posted to our public Facebook page.

SHARE: Information Meetings and New Parent Orientations
These have gone virtual! Follow our Facebook Page to see when we are going live! Please share and tag any friends interested in joining our program in the fall.

Concerning Family Balances
Balances Are Now Due!

First of all, thank you to our families who have paid their balances in full! As a small business we appreciate that you are remembering us and the services we have provided your family. 

I’m sure you have noticed I have been sending out invoices as a reminder that your bill is due. We extended our deadline for payments through April 24, now that April 24th has come and gone we ask those of you who still have a balance to please pay it or reach out to me so we can discuss a plan to pay off your balance. We are willing to work with you, but need to have contact. 

If you are unsure whether or not you have a balance, simply log on to Orbund and check your account. 

Registration will be opening SOON and any previous balance must be paid in full before you can register for classes. 

As you know, we have reduced our lunch and study hall fees by 50% this semester, which is reflected in your account. If you now have a credit because of the reduction of those fees, it will be applied to next semester's class fees, not registration fees. 

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 

~ Pam Koskinen
248-710-0360 x 2017
Director of Finance
Best Ways to Contact Us
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, distance learning technology or if you don't know who to contact , 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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