Weekly news & updates
October 12
We're so excited to see you!
In this weekly newsletter, we first list relevant information for ALL campuses.
Then we break down campus-specific announcements by campus
Announcements for Everyone:
Picture Days are almost here!
Portrait Day is coming to Homeschool Connections (see the schedule below). 

Photographs will be taken for the school yearbook and complementary student ID cards so please dress and comb hair accordingly. New this year, we will be more environmentally conscious and implement COVID safety measures by having all portrait viewing and ordering take place online after Portrait Day. You will not have to fill out any forms beforehand. You will receive a special link and password via email to view and order your child's portraits about one week after portrait day. 

Similar to previous years, parents can come and be photographed for a Homeschool Connections Teacher ID for $5. 

If you have any questions about Portrait Day please contact Chris Belli at Midtown Event Photography (586.219.0063 or chris@midtowneventphotography.com).

Homeschool Connections Portrait Dates/Times by Campus
  • Monday Oct 26th at Clarkston Campus from 11:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Tuesday Oct 27th at Rochester Hills / Faith Church Campus from 11:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Friday Oct 30th at North Rochester / Rochester Church of Nazarene Campus from 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Please send a water bottle (or 2) with your child to campus!
All drinking fountains are turned off at every campus. Please send water with your child every week!
Electronic Policy Reminder
There are no phones, computers, iPads, or shared technology allowed during classes or lunch.

The only exception is study hall (but still no sharing).
We need lunch moms and dads!
All of our campuses are in need of additional lunch moms and dads. Lunch parents help setup for lunch, sell snacks and pizza, help children open packages, tear down lunch tables, and sanitize.

Parents that help weekly at lunch will have all of their students' lunches compensated at the end of the semester! Reach out to your campus supervisor if you're available and interested!
Have you filled out these required forms?
Dress Code Reminders
Please make sure that your clothing (including prints on facemasks) are appropriate for ALL ages! Nothing scary!

We do not dress up for Halloween on campus - nor should political t-shirts, hats, etc. be worn to campus.

Thank you for joining us in the effort of making sure that EVERYONE feels comfortable on campus!
Contact Information for our Homeschool Connections Administrative Team
If you have campus operation questions, please reach out to Shelly at Shelly@MIHomeschoolConnections.com or 248-710-0360 ext. 2016.

For class/homework questions, please message your child's teacher through Orbund.

If you have family financial account questions, please ask Pam at accounting@MIHomeschoolConnections.com or 248-710-0360 ext. 2017.

For faculty (not class 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.

For help with Orbund (including resetting your login), 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.
Clarkston Campus (Clarkston Community Church)
Session 5 - October 12
Adults must wear face masks or shields
We were recently informed by Clarkston Community Church that all adults must wear masks or face shields in the common areas of the building only. This means that if you are coming in with your child(ren) you must wear a mask or shield. Children are not required to wear masks at any time. Teachers and staff do not have to wear a mask or shield in the classrooms. Campus Supervisors will be wearing a mask or shield while others are present at the desk. Thank you for your understanding of this unforeseen change.
Pizza Day is November 2
Pizza must be pre-ordered and paid for with your campus supervisor. Slices are $1 each. Options are cheese and pepperoni.
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Attention to Parents
To help our teachers and students start class on time, we kindly ask that parents say goodbye to their children in the gym.

If you have specific questions or concerns for their teacher, please contact them and schedule an appointment. 
Please send a water bottle with your student! Drinking fountains are unavailable.
CCS Families: Mentor Meetings
For CCS families, you may come to campus up to 15 minutes before your first class in order to do the zoom call with your mentor.

Thank you for your patience as we have worked through some bugs and tried to figure out the best way of getting this done!
Snacks are back!
Snacks will be available to purchase at lunch time. Each snack is approximately $1 or less.
Your Campus Supervisors' Contact:

Michelle McCoy (248) 840-5626

Lora Vogler (248) 765-1221

Please save these to your phone in case they call you!
Please bring appropriate clothing for outdoor recess!
When students finish their lunches, campus supervisors will take students to the outdoor playground! Please send a warm jacket and appropriate shoes as the days are getting cooler.
Weekly Health Assessment Form
Welcome to a new school year! We use a communication tool called Remind to help our families stay informed and up to date.
Remind is a safe and free messaging app. It allows us to quickly send out reminders and other important information and helps us stay connected throughout the school year. In order to sign up to receive these messages, please follow the instructions for one of the options below:
Rest assured, this is a secure app. You will not receive spam texts and your phone number will remain private.
Please let your Campus Supervisor know if you have any questions!
Distance Learning
Session 5 - October 12 through October 16
If you need help with Orbund or accessing the Google Meet links, please contact Help@MiHomeschoolConnections.com.
Live Sessions
During each weekly live session, please make sure you mic and camera are on so that you may participate in the class. If you don't have a mic, you are able to call into the class. Ask your teacher how.

If you do not participate in a live session, even if you are signed in, you will be marked absent from the Google Meet.
Rochester Hills Campus (Faith Church)
Session 5 - October 13
Adults must wear face masks or shields
Faith Church has requested that all adults must wear masks or face shields. This means that if you are coming in with your child(ren) you must wear a mask or shield. Children are not required to wear masks at any time. Teachers and staff (and all adults) do have to wear a mask or shield in the classrooms. Campus Supervisors will be wearing a mask or shield.
Pizza Day is October 20
Pizza must be pre-ordered and paid for with your campus supervisor. Slices are $1 each. Options are cheese and pepperoni.

Please pre-pay and order on Tuesday, October
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Mark your calendars!
There will be NO classes on November 3 at this campus.

There will be classes on November 24 to make up for this day.
Please send a water bottle with your student! Drinking fountains are unavailable.
Your Campus Supervisors' Contact:

Rachel Charlton (586) 212-7974

Theresa Durda (248) 330-9988

Please save these to your phone in case they call you!
Weekly Health Assessment Form
Welcome to a new school year! We use a communication tool called Remind to help our families stay informed and up to date.
Remind is a safe and free messaging app. It allows us to quickly send out reminders and other important information and helps us stay connected throughout the school year. In order to sign up to receive these messages, please follow the instructions for one of the options below:
Rest assured, this is a secure app. You will not receive spam texts and your phone number will remain private.
Please let your Campus Supervisor know if you have any questions!
North Rochester Campus (Nazarene Church)
Session 5 - October 16
Your Campus Supervisors' Contact:

Katie Vallus (586) 698-8825

Stephanie Caira (586) 549-0450

Please save these to your phone in case they call you!
Carpool Request
I'm willing to meet at Trinity Lutheran Church near Hall Road and Van Dyke.

Would love to swith driving turns with another parent.

Please call me at 586-883-3045.

From, Mathilde Vandenbulke
Pizza Day is November 13
Pizza must be pre-ordered and paid for with your campus supervisor. Slices are $1 each. Options are cheese and pepperoni.
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CCS Families: Mentor Meetings
For CCS families, you may come to campus up to 15 minutes before your first class in order to do the zoom call with your mentor.

Thank you for your patience as we have worked through some bugs and tried to figure out the best way of getting this done!
Please send a water bottle with your student! Drinking fountains are unavailable.
Weekly Health Assessment Form
Welcome to a new school year! We use a communication tool called Remind to help our families stay informed and up to date.
Remind is a safe and free messaging app. It allows us to quickly send out reminders and other important information and helps us stay connected throughout the school year. In order to sign up to receive these messages, please follow the instructions for one of the options below:
Rest assured, this is a secure app. You will not receive spam texts and your phone number will remain private.
Please let your Campus Supervisor know if you have any questions!
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