This week at Connections!

Please turn your 3rd Quarter Grade Report in to your advisor by Wednesday, March 5th.

Click the image below to access a blank quarter report. You can request a pre-filled form from your advisor.

High School Eligibility

This 3rd Quarter Grade Report is also the high school eligibility report. If your student is currently participating in a high school sport or plans to participate in a spring sport, please be sure to submit your report on time so grades can be entered into PowerSchool on time!

Congratulations to those that won the February coloring contest in the Greatlander!

Winners were awarded a Gift Card to their local theatre of choice!

The next Connections sponsored coloring contest will be in the May edition of the Greatlander!

Thursday, March 6th- NO Open Gym

Thursday, March 13th- Spring Break- NO Open Gym

Thursday, March 20th- Open Gym resumes!

Homer area- please note that the SPARC Open Gym will be cancelled during Spring Break, March 11th and March 13th!

We will have a Book Fair at the Soldotna Prep School on April 22nd-25th!

The fair will run 10am-3pm daily with an additional *Adventure Night* on Thursday, April 24th from 5-7pm!

Online ordering will be available for those not able to attend in person!

More details to come!

In a grueling day-long battle, team Sky Opal’s hard-work, dedication and teamwork took them to a strong second-place finish in the state Battle of the Books tournament for the 7/8 grade!! In the final battle, they only missed one question and tied with MatSu.

The team would like to give a shout out to Connie for her organization and dedication and to the parents who helped and inspired along the way.

Dee Wilmeth, Audrey Crocker: Reader Extraordinaires!

As we continue planning for the remainder or the 24-25 school year and look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, we'd like some feedback on the events that Connections offers.

Please take the time to complete the short feedback survey below. Thanks in advance for helping us serve our families as best we can!

As homeschool parents, you have taken steps to prioritize your child’s education and to give them the tools they will need to be successful. While it may be impossible to predict the future or even know what our kids will be “when they grow up”, one thing is for sure – it will be very different than the world we grew up in, and artificial intelligence will be a part of it!

AI has exploded on the scene in the past year or two, and if you are curious, or perhaps even a bit skeptical, about Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT, Seward Connections Advisor, Laura Haskins, has put together a Video Series called “Understanding and Navigating Artificial Intelligence”. The information in this series is geared toward K-12 parents and students. Her hope is that you gain a basic foundation in order to start a conversation with your family and to explore it further.

The link will take you to a Google Folder where you will find 5 short videos to watch at your convenience. Please also check out the other resources in the Folder and she would also appreciate it if you complete the feedback survey when you are done. Click the image below or scan the QR code to get started.

The Homer Veterinary Science students did comparative dissection of cow, sheep and pig eyes.

In addition to structural and functional elements of the eye, these students also learned some amazing facts about exotic animals' eyesight.

The group of students in amazing, dedicated, and engrossed in science!

We have about 45 students doing different vet science classes (2 age levels and online). Teacher Lindsey Blaine sends a big THANK YOU to all that are attending!!

If you are wondering about the gorgeous colors on the back of the cow eye... it's part of the reflective color we see in a cat and even moose eyes when the light hits just right. It helps them see at night. Humans do not have that.

Thanks to all those that joined us at Alyeska last week! Fun was had by all! Enjoy a few more highlight pictures!

Soldotna area families- here is a great opportunity for Elementary Music Class!

Tuesdays- March 4, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st, April 15th, and April 29th

Classes will take place at the Soldotna Prep Music Room.

K-2nd graders 1:30-2:20pm *must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

3rd-6th graders 2:30-3:20pm *drop-off is okay

Please click the image below to sign-up!

Connections will hold our annual Art Show March 31st - April 4th at the Soldotna Connections office. Art pieces of any medium that are created by any of our students can be entered into the Art show. These pieces DO NOT have to be within a certain theme. Any creation is welcome! Pieces need to be to the Soldotna Connections office no later than March 28th.

Connections is also excited to be a part of the City of Soldotna Art Exhibition. Our school will be featured April 14th - May 19th. These art pieces are to be within the theme 'Connecting in Soldotna'. Think about what traditions or family adventures connect you to our community. Fishing, camping, hunting, berry picking, four-wheeling, snow-machining, wildlife viewing, etc. and share these through your art! If you do not live in the Soldotna area, the general Alaska Adventure theme will be great!

If you plan to participate in this Art Exhibition, please click the link HERE and let us know as we have to have a certain number of participants in order to do it.

These themed art pieces must be flat and be able to fit in an 8x10 or 11x14 frame.

Any questions, please contact our office at 907-714-8880.

All participants did an amazing job! Enjoy some highlights!

A great opportunity for Connections students grades 3rd-9th!

April 27th - April 28th

Limited spots available, so sign up today!

See the flyer for all the details.

CLICK HERE to sign-up!

Each of our locations have special events in their certain areas!

Be sure to click the link below for your area to see what each Connections location has coming up AND the community events for each area.

Connections will be holding a Spring Recital on Tuesday, April 22nd at 6pm. It will be held at the Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna.

We would love to see the musical talents of our 6th-12th graders! This is open to ALL Connections 6th-12th graders peninsula wide!

Sign-up today if you are interested in participating! Click the image below to sign up by March 21st!

If you've participated or attended before, you know what an amazing job all the students do on their projects and how much fun it is to observe, interact, and learn through their displays!

We hope you will consider joining us for this years Summit, whether you've done it before or if you will be joining us for the 1st time- we will be so happy to have you!

This is open to all Connections students PreK-12th grade & from all Connections locations!

Click the image below for all the details and to sign-up!

Explore the fascinating world of veterinary medicine in this engaging course! Perfect for aspiring young vets, this program introduces students to small animal care, large animal medicine, exotic animal health, parasitology, toxicology, and zoonotic diseases. Through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world case studies, students will gain foundational knowledge and practical skills. There are two class groups: for grades 2-5 choose ‘A’ and for students in grades 6-12 choose ‘B’.

Our new zoom option is open to all students but designed for K-6. Please be aware that younger students will need help with navigating zoom and the activities. There will be downloads available and supply notes for hands on activities. If enough older students are interested, we can organize a specific class for them. Please sign up for planning purposes. You are not obligated to attend every class.

Do you know how your town was named? Explore the wild wonders of the Kenai Peninsula in this engaging course that dives into our rich history and unique ecology! From gold rush tales and Native Alaskan heritage to diving into our region’s incredible wildlife and ecosystems, this class combines fascinating stories with hands-on learning.

All ages are welcome. Activities allow for participation of all attendees. Younger students will need parental assistance with reading and directions. In person classes available at the Homer Connections Office. Please sign up for planning purposes. You are not obligated to attend all the classes.

New! Online class through zoom. Any student from anywhere on the peninsula can take part!! Please sign up to receive your zoom log in link. Some activities will be available for download.

We have added a second boat for our Marine Science Tour!!

Monday, April 28th, 2025

Check in time: 9:30am

Tour: 10am-3pm

Seward Harbor

Please click the image below and sign-up if you would like to go:

THIS IS CURRENTLY FULL! If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, please sign-up.

SIGN UP LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nocturne-sleepover-at-the-seward-sea-life-center-tickets-1096786460829?aff=oddtdtcreator

Would you like a Connections hoodie, t-shirt, or other item to represent your school?

Heather & Heather Screen-Printing has created an online store for us! Click the link below to access and order directly!