CO-OP @ CONNECTIONS

Club Cost: There is a $30 yearly family registration fee due upon enrolling in Connections Homeschool Club. Location: Our club meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at LifePoint Community Church in Elkin (1785 North Bridge Street, Elkin NC 28621). Club Semesters: Our fall semester is September to November. Our spring semester is January to May. We break during the months of December, June, July and August. Field Trips: We have a group field trip every 4th Monday of each month. Times and location varies. Registered families will have access to the parent portal on facebook for detailed field trip information.

Preschool Club: Our Preschool Club has age appropriate, fun and educational activities just for them. They can participate in the activities of the K3 club when appropriate and the group assembly. Due to limited space, Preschool Club is only available to the siblings of students in K3 Club or 4+ Club. K3 Club: Our Kindergartners to 3rd graders will rotate three stations each month based on the monthly theme. They will also participate in the group assembly. See schedule below: • Station 1: Story/Lesson (30 Minutes) • Station 2: Snack/Games (30 Minutes) • Station 3: Craft/Application (30 Minutes) • Group Assembly (1 Hour) 4+ Club: In our 4th grade and up club, students will be able to choose (3) 30 minute classes. Classes will be chosen twice in the year (September and February). In addition to the monthly clubs, your student will have the opportuity to participate in an hour long group assembly each month. Your student will be able to choose 3 clubs from the below list to participate in: • Helping Hands Club • Globetrotters • Food and Nutrition • Science • Games • Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Schedule: 9am to 10:30 - Students will participate in clubs (Preschool, K3 and 4+) 10:30 to 11:30 - All students will come together for assembly and announcements Themes: • September - Fall • October - Safety • November - Thanksgiving • January - Winter • February - Love • March - Spring • April - Around the World • May - Ocean Assemblies: • September - Get to Know You Game • October - Elkin Fire Department Visit • November - Thanksgiving Feast • January - Guest Speaker - Meteorologist • February - Art Fair • March - Science Fair • April - Geography Fair • May - Book Fair

Helping Hands Club: This club will have hands on opportunities to reach out to the community and foreign countries. Through crafts and other activities, they will work to bring a smile to the face of someone less fortunate. Globetrotters: This club explores world culture with a focus on a different country each month. Students learn about customs and geography, as well as, sample some delicious food from that region. Food and Nutrition: This club explores the different elements of food and nutrition through hands on activities and learning experiences. Science: This club focuses on hands on activities that explore science and how it affects our daily lives. Games: This interactive club allows students to hang out, play games and just enjoy spending time with friends. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Each month we will have a special guest speaker come and talk about their job. This is a hands on experience that allows the kids the opportunity to interact with professionals in our community, learn more about different careers and ask questions.

Monthly field trip details and locations are posted on the Connections Homeschool Club Members only Facebook page. To access this page you must be a registered family with Connections. If you are a registerd family, you can click here for field trip information or to request access.

Jr. Beta club promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary school students. Students in this club, are required to participate in service activities and be inducted into our local chapter. There is an additional $15 fee for this club to cover the cost of registering you child with National Beta Club. Our Jr. Beta Club meets Bi-monthly on Tuesdays at 12pm.