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Inside this issue:
Expenses 2
13th Annual Talent Show 3
Focus (Learning Support) 4-5
Information Sessions Schedule 6-7
Your childs health 8
Counsellors Corner 9
Homeschooling Webinars 10-11
Events 12-19
Classified Ads 20-21
In the last provincial budget, funding to Alberta Distance Learning was reduced from 156%
to 100%. We support this step taken by Alberta Education. The Centre for Learning@HOME offers
distance learning courses, but we have to offer these courses at 100% funding. There are many
providers of these courses now in Alberta so why is one school getting preferential treatment. Alberta
Education must take steps to change this unfair practice. We have advocated for similar funding as
ADLC, but given the financial situation in Alberta this is not feasible. Therefore, reducing the
funding of ADLC is understandable.
Please know, Alberta Education is not cutting funding to Distance Learning in Alberta.
They are reducing funding to one school, Alberta Distance Learning Centre. We still have our same
levels of funding at The Centre for Learning@HOME. We look forward to offering our courses to any
student who desires access. We are confident that allowing for greater choice in this area can only
benefit the quality of Distance Education in Alberta.
Graduation is quickly approaching. We are looking forward to celebrating this very special
occasion with our grade 12 graduates. It truly is a special day for all of us involved. There are a lot of
requirements to prepare for graduation. I strongly encourage all graduates and their families to
respond to all requests related to graduation. It does make our job easier when everyone cooperates.
We are looking forward to seeing all of our graduates and their families on June 7
Provincial Achievements exams are approaching. Please ensure arrangements are made
with our office for the writing of these tests. There was a lot of discussion before the election about
the future of these tests. To-date, there are no changes and we expect status quo for this year.
Program planning for next year has begun. All high school students should connect with
our counseling team to prepare your high school program for next year. This also applies to our grade
9 students. Please do not wait until August to review your program with one of our counselors.
Planning now can save you a lot of frustration.
We are doing several marketing sessions throughout the province. I encourage all current
families to attend a session and bring along any friends considering homeschooling. We would
welcome the opportunity to highlight our program to returning and new families.
READ, READ, READ! If you have a struggling reader, the best solution is to have him read
more using targeted strategies. There are a lot of strategies available to help struggling readers. We
are expanding our efforts in the area of reading with the hope of helping all students who struggle.
Next year our grade one students can expect to have reading kits available to them as part of their
program. We are currently exploring goals for grades 3-12 for the 2013-2014 school year. Parents, if
you want your child to improve in any subject discipline, it requires time and commitment.
Best wishes to all of our moms. “Happy Mother’s Day.”
“Leave Not One Heart Behind”
Paul Byrne
Principal
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among Women,
and blessed is the fruit of your
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our
death.
Amen.
Funding Corner Mary Lynn Schneider
403 938 4119 x 254
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Please find below some finance information which may be helpful:
The first family reimbursement for the 2012 – 2013 school year is October 31, 2012
Reimbursements are processed each month except July and September
Claims received to the office by the 10th of the month will be reimbursed by the end of that same
month.
Reimbursement is made by
Expense Claim Summary sheets can be found on our website at http://albertahomeeducation.ca/
in the Parents Corner area.
HELPFUL DATES TO NOTE – PLEASE MARK THEM ON YOUR CALENDAR
10TH OF EACH MONTH – Expense Claims received in our office by the 10th of each month will be
processed by the end of that month (except July & September).
BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY (end of 1st Semester of High School) – return first semester high
school textbooks and submit Expense Claim.
HIGH SCHOOL—IMPORTANT REMINDER; RETURN TEXT BOOKS AS QUICKLY AS
POSSIBLE AS SEMESTER 1 FUNDING WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL BOOKS HAVE
BEEN RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE.
EARLY JUNE 2013 – Prepare final Expense Claim submissions. Claims must be received in our
office by June 28th to access 2012/13 school year funding. Reimbursement will be completed by
August 31, 2013.
JULY 15th, 2013 - All textbooks are due back to our office. Refund of Book Deposits for 2012/13 will
be processed August 31, 2013.
NOTE: You will be invoiced for the cost of the textbooks that have not
been returned.
cheque or
direct deposit
void cheque is provided to the office
current email is also required as you will be notified of the deposit by email
Please note Page 2 of the summary sheet has a wealth of important information.
Following these guidelines will ensure timely processing of
your claim
Heather Ridsdale
403-938-4119 x 222
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F F C U SC U S
LEAVE NOT ONE HEART BEHIND March 2013
From your Learning Support Team
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Hello everyone,
With two months to go, summer is approaching fast. We are getting ready for exams, both PAT's
and Diplomas and so it is very busy in the office. Most of you will have exams coming up at the end
of this year so make sure you study well. Here are some tips for effective studying.
How to Study Effectively
Be Positive
In order to remember something thoroughly, you must be interested in it and think that it has
value and relevance in your life. Your attitude has much to do with whether you remember
something or not. A key factor to remembering is having a positive attitude that you will succeed.
Attention is not the same as learning, but little learning takes place without attention.
Time and Place
Study in chunks: 30 - 60 minute time periods followed by a brief break (5-10 minutes) is the most effective way to
study. Use daylight hours: an hour of studying during the day is worth two at night! Do the work that requires the
most concentration first when you have the most mental energy and alertness! Don’t wait until the last day to
study. Review your notes every night. If you don’t understand something, ask a classmate or your teacher right
away. Remove yourself from any distractions and noise. Sometimes low volume music may be effective. Set aside
a routine time to study so your mind isn’t on other things. Have a “study area” that provides you the least
distraction and most active learning environment (Not your bed!)
Notes
Rewrite all notes every night in your own words where possible. Understanding is the key to learning.
Memorizing is not effective. Make questions from your notes based on major concepts as you read through your
notes. Try to answer these questions in your own words. Use your notes as an answer key.
Recitation
Saying ideas aloud in your own words strengthens synaptic connections and gives you immediate feedback. The
more feedback you get, the faster and more accurate your learning. Get a partner or parent to quiz you from your
notes or questions created from notes. AFTER you have studied, get together in study groups to test each other.
Different questions and ideas can help you.
Visualization and Association
The brain’s quickest and probably the longest-lasting response is to images. By making a mental picture, you use
an entirely different part of the brain than you did by reading or listening. Create Webs / graphic organizers for
major concepts and the information that falls under each concept. This may help order the ideas to something easy
to understand.
Also remember to sleep and eat well before your tests, a rested mind and a full stomach help you focus on what is
important.
God Bless
Ruth Craigen
Learning Support
Coordinator
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ST. PAUL’S ACADEMY ON-LINE SUMMER SCHOOL
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
DO WE HAVE AN OPTION FOR YOU! Do you …
WHEN? This summer …
Any time between July 2 and July 26. WHY?
Because you answered “YES!” to one or more of the following …
getting high credits that I need to
HOW?
Register online at:
http://albertahomeeducation.ca/summer-school/
- need one or more high school credits this summer?
- want to actually enjoy summer school?
- like the idea of getting high school credits that you need to graduate?
- enjoy the possibility of a spare next semester?
- believe you already have the knowledge and skills in certain areas that deserve high school
credits?
- prefer the flexibility to take courses anytime, anywhere (even on the beach) and at you own
Then why not register for one or more Career and Technology Studies (CTS) modules?
- On-line delivery from the comfort of your own home … or beach!
- Choose from over 90 one-credit modules.
- Mix and match as you see fit; one to five credits of your choosing.
- I need one or more high school credits this summer
- I want to actually enjoy summer school
- I like the idea of getting high school credits that you need to graduate
- I enjoy the possibility of a spare next semester
- I believe I already have the knowledge and skills in certain areas that deserve high school
credits
- I prefer the flexibility to take courses anytime, anywhere (even on the beach) and at my own
pace
Between July 2—26, 2013
Mrs. Funke
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DATE EVENT VENUE
Friday, April 12th
Saturday, April 13th
Open House 12:00 am – 7:00 pm 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
RED DEER Deer Park Alliance Church
2960 39 Street
Wednesday, April 17th
Family Activity Bowling
2:00 – 4:00 pm
LA CRETE Northern Lights Recreation Centre
10201 99 Ave.
Wednesday, April 17th
Schooling@HOME 7:00 pm
LA CRETE La Crete Heritage Center
La Crete, AB
Tuesday, April 23rd
Schooling@HOME Presentation
7:00 pm
CALGARY Huntington Hills Community Association
520 78 Ave. NW
Wednesday, April 24th
Open House 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
OKOTOKS The Centre for Learning@HOME
46 Elma Street
Thursday, April 25th
Schooling@HOME Presentation
7:00 pm
CALGARY Trico Centre for Wellness
11150 Bonaventure Dr. SE
Tuesday, April 30th
Schooling@HOME Presentation
7:00 pm
EDMONTON The Centre for Learning@HOME Office
#100, 10634 178 St. NW
Wednesday, May 8th
*Family Activity Bowling
2:00 – 4:00 pm
MEDICINE HAT Panorama Lanes 820 6A Ave SW
Wednesday, May 8th
Schooling@HOME Presentation
7:00 pm
MEDICINE HAT Medicine Hat College
299 College Dr. SE
Thursday, May 9th
*Family Activity Swimming
RED DEER Collicutt Centre
3031 30 Ave.
Thursday, May 9th
Schooling@HOME Presentation
*6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
RED DEER Red Deer Public Library
4818 49th Street
Tuesday, May 14th
Schooling@HOME Presentation
7:00 pm
CALGARY Trico Centre for Wellness
11150 Bonaventure Dr. SE
Wednesday, May 15th
Schooling@HOME Presentation
7:00 pm
CALGARY Cardel Place
11950 Country Village Link NE
Wednesday, May 22nd
*Family Activity Bowling
LETHBRIDGE Holiday Bowl
#A, 2825 2nd Ave. S
Wednesday, May 22nd
Schooling@HOME Presentation
7:00 pm
LETHBRIDGE Lethbridge Public Library
810 5 Ave. S
The Centre for Learning@HOME
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ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION SESSION SCHEDULE
The Centre for Learning@HOME OKOTOKS: P.O. Box 137, 46 Elma St. EDMONTON: #100, 10634 178 St. NW
Phone: (800) 659-1945 or 403-938-4119 Phone: (780) 481-5670
Website: www.centreforlearning.ca Email: [email protected] Rev. 02/04/13
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DATE EVENT VENUE
Thursday,
May 23rd
Schooling@HOME
Presentation
7:00 pm
CALGARY
Trico Leisure Centre
11150 Bonaventure Dr. SE
Thursday,
May 23rd
High School Informa-
tion
6:00 – 8:00 pm
EDMONTON
The Centre for Learning@HOME Office
#100, 10634 178 St. NW
Tuesday,
May 28th
Family Activity
Bowling
300 – 5:00 pm
GRANDE PRAIRIE
HJ’s Family Bowling Centre
9650 94 Ave.
Tuesday,
May 28th
Schooling@HOME
Presentation
7:00 pm
GRANDE PRAIRIE
Coca Cola Centre
6 Knowledge Way
Wednesday,
May 29th
Open House
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
EDMONTON
The Centre for Learning@HOME Office
#100, 10634 178 St. NW
Tuesday,
June 11th
Schooling@HOME
Presentation
7:00 pm
CALGARY
South Fish Creek Recreation Association
#100, 333 Shawville Blvd. SE
Wednesday,
June 12th
Schooling@HOME
Presentation
7:00 pm
EDMONTON
The Centre for Learning@HOME Office
#100, 10634 178 St. NW
Thursday,
June 13th
Schooling@HOME
Presentation
7:00 pm
RED DEER
Collicutt Centre
3031 30 Ave.
Thursday,
June 13th
Schooling@HOME
Presentation
7:00 pm
CALGARY
Huntington Hills Community Association
520 78 Ave. NW
Tuesday,
June 18th
New to Homeschooling
Session
7:00 – 9:00 pm
CALGARY
Canadian Home Education Resources
108-1289 Highfield Cres. SE
Wednesday,
June 19th
New to Homeschooling
Session
1:00 – 3:00 pm
EDMONTON
The Centre for Learning@HOME Office
#100, 10634 178 St. NW
Tuesday
August 20th
New to Homeschooling
Session
7:00 – 9:00 pm
EDMONTON
The Centre for Learning@HOME Office
#100, 10634 178 St. NW
Wednesday,
August 21st
Schooling@HOME
Presentation
7:00 pm
CALGARY
Trico Leisure Centre
11150 Bonaventure Dr. SE
Thursday,
August 22nd
New to Homeschooling
Session
7:00 – 9:00 pm
CALGARY
Canadian Home Education Resources
108-1289 Highfield Cres. SE
Thursday,
August 22nd
Schooling@HOME
Presentation
7:00 pm
CALGARY
Huntington Hills Community Association
520 78 Ave. NW
The Centre for Learning@HOME OKOTOKS: P.O. Box 137, 46 Elma St. EDMONTON: #100, 10634 178 St. NW
Phone: (800) 659-1945 or 403-938-4119 Phone: (780) 481-5670
Website: www.centreforlearning.ca Email: [email protected] Rev. 02/04/13
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COUNSELLOR’S CORNER
Mr. Leonard Quilty
Guidance Counsellor
Phone: (403) 938-4119 ext. 237
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-659-1945
Fax: (403) 938-8070
E-mail: [email protected]
The Centre for Learning@Home -- St. Paul's Academy
www.albertahomeeducation.ca
Mrs. Annemarie Barwich
Teacher Consultant
The Centre for Learning@Home
Phone: 403 931-4279
Fax: 403 931-4037
Email: [email protected]
Blended/Traditional High School Guidance Counsellor
Centre for Learning @ Home
1 800 659-1945 403 938-8046 Ext. 272
Ms. Caroline St-Pierre
Student Services
Centre for Learning@Home
Email: [email protected]
(403) 938-4119 ext. 236
1-800-659-1945 ext. 236
Fax 403-938-8070
Counsellor’s Corner, May, 2013 Hope the second semester is going well for everyone. I would like to remind everyone to please send in your registration package as soon as possible. If you are in high school, please schedule an appointment with one of the guidance counselors: Mr. Quilty (Online stu-dents); or Mrs. Barwich (Traditional or Blended students). Important: please book your counsellor appointment as soon as possible. You can book these appointments (telephone) on our CFL@Home Guidance Conference Manager at the link below: https://cflhome-guidance.schoolsoft.ca. For in office appointments, please call at the numbers listed below. For families in the Edmonton area, Mr. Quilty and Mrs. Barwich will be available for counselling appointments from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. on May 23 and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on May 24, 2013. Please check with Lynn Cooper at our Edmonton office for details on the location for these appointments. Her phone number is: 780-481-5670. Regarding CFL Awards, please note the message in the Announcements folder regarding our Awards for the 2012-2013 school year. It was posted in late April. Information on upcoming application deadlines for scholarships will be posted in the Announcements folder in First Class. God bless. Mr. Leonard Quilty Guidance Counsellor 403-938-4119, ext. 237 1-800-659-1945, ext. 237
“You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so ... get on your way!” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!
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Thinking About Homeschooling:
Where to Start and Navigating the Sea of Choices
Monday May 13, 2013 7-9 p.m. Calgary Heritage Co-op Community Room,8188
Macleod Trail S.W. (Upstairs in the grocery store) Presented by Judy Arnall, BA,
CCFE (Certified Canadian Family Life Educator) $42 per person, $72 per parent-
ing couple. Please call 403-714-6766 for more information
This seminar is for people with doubts! Come and check out if homeschooling is a
good fit for your family and what types of homeschooling philosophies would fit
with your lifestyle, your child's learning style and your parenting style. You will
also learn the first steps in choosing the supervising school board that is right for
you. This session is delivered by a veteran homeschooler of 14 years experience
and is unbiased, frank, and essential information that is not sponsored by any
school or school board.
Register through
http://www.attachmentparenting.ca/HomeEducation.html
Judy Arnall BA, DTM, Certified Canadian Family Educator
New Live, Interactive, Webinars!
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Homeschooling High School for Post Secondary
Monday May 6th, 2013, 7-9 p.m.Southwood United Church, Board room, 10690
Elbow Drive S.W. Presented by Judy Arnall, BA, CCFE $42 per person, $72 per
couple, teens free with parents. Please call 403-714-6766 for more information
Register through
http://www.attachmentparenting.ca/HomeEducation.html
Understanding Unschooling: The Creative, Motivating and
Educational Pathway to University and Scholarships
Tuesday May 14, 2013 7-9 p.m. Calgary Heritage Co-op Community Room,8188
Macleod Trail S.W. (Upstairs in the grocery store) Presented by Judy Arnall, BA,
CCFE (Certified Canadian Family Life Educator) $42 per person, $72 per parent-
ing couple. Please call 403-714-6766 for more information
This seminar is for people with doubts! Come and check out if unschooling is a
good fit for your family, and how to do it. Learn tips, researched information, and
best practices of this child-directed, form of education. This session is delivered by
a veteran unschooler of 14 years experience and is unbiased, frank, and essential
information that is not sponsored by any school or school board.
Register through
http://www.attachmentparenting.ca/HomeEducation.html
“South Connectors” is a great place to meet as a community of home schooling families with
the purpose of learning and growing together in a group setting. There is support for parents and
a variety of sessions for students!
Dates for the 2012-2013 school year: *Afternoon dates in green/morning dates in blue
Go to www.centreforlearning.ca/
Click on , found on the right hand side.
Click on , found by scrolling down a bit.
Choose the event, and click on it.
Scroll down to the bottom and click on . This will take you through the online registration program. You will be emailed a copy of your registration confirmation. Please ensure that you check the email you used to register for this event for
confirmation, as well as checking a day prior to the event to note any changes that may have been made!
Date Time
Directions for the registration process are below. For more information contact Mrs. LeeAnn Wynder [email protected]
403-938-4119 ext. 274.
September 13 noon-3
October 4 9-noon
October 25 noon-3
November 8 9-noon
November 29 noon-3
December 6 9-noon
January 31 noon-3
February 14 9-noon
March 7 9-noon
March21 noon-3
April 11 9-noon
April 25 noon-3
May 9 9-noon
May 23 noon-3
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Well, I hope you have all managed to survive a long winter! Time to get out and
enjoy all of the beauty spring has to offer!!
Enjoy the sunshine!
Healthy Snack Idea: Hello Sunshine
Make a Bird House
Fly a Kite
Play in the Rain
Plan a Picnic
Blow Bubbles
Plant a Garden
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Many fun and exciting activities are planned for May and June, I would
love to see you out! Please register online (by visiting our website http://
albertahomeeducation.ca/news-events) and feel free to call me for more
information.
May 1: Theatre Calgary’s “Anne of Green Gables” (FULL)
May 8, 15, 22, 29 Parkour Lessons (FULL)
May 10: Chinook Honey Farm
May 14: Spaceport Calgary Airport
May 21: Medalta Potteries Medicine Hat
May 24, 31 Kayak/Canoe Lessons (FULL)
May 28: Llyod’s Roller Rink
June 4: “Cotton Patch Gospel” at Rosebud Theatre
June 7: GRADUATION
June 27: YEAR END PICNIC
This is just what has been set up currently– as more events are added you
will see information posted in the SPA Events and Announcements Fold-
ers—Please check on a regular basis to avoid missing the FUN!
Have an idea for an event you would like to participate in? Dying for les-
sons in a sport that isn’t listed? I am always open to
suggestions and ideas– feel free to e-
mail me anytime and I will look into
your ideas!
For more information please feel
free to contact me!
Carlene Ethier
Recreation Coordinator
Centre for Learning @ HOME
403.938.8046 ext. 277
403.483.8992 (cell)
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University of Alberta Sports Day
Saville Community Sports Centre, U of A South Campus, 11610 - 65th Avenue, Edmonton
Monday May 13, 2013
Grades 4-9 COST: $25
9:30am-2:30pm
Come out to the U of A Sports Day. Students learn skills in Soccer, Badminton and Volleyball and put those skills into practice on the courts!
Skills Canada Trade & Industry Workshop
CFL North Office, Edmonton
Tuesday April 30, 2013
Grade 6-12 FREE!
1:00-2:00pm
Join Drew Ziprick, Educational Coordinator for Skills Canada for this awesome free workshop. Learn about how students can travel the world utilizing their skills, What careers are in most demand, How to turn a hobby or interest into a fulfilling career, How the choices students make in high school serve as a launching pad for future success. Drew will also describe the Skills Competitions – Cardboard Boat Races, Provincial, National & WorldSkills Competitions.
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If you would like to advertise in our newsletter please note the following:
Costs are $100 per year
Artwork should be forwarded via email to
Mandie Barker, email address: [email protected] Contact number 403 938 4119 x 250
Classified Ads These are paid advertisements.
The Centre for Learning@HOME is in no way
liable for the companies or their services
Art For Kids
Acrylic 3-D Pastel Watercolour Clay
Fine art classes for homeschooled kids
taught by a former homeschool mom.
Instruction will be given in elements
and principles of design. Classes
will explore art through drawing,
painting and clay. Art theory and a
study of the art masters is also
incorporated in the curriculum.
Fall Session: Tuesdays, Sept 25 — Dec 11/12
Winter Session: Tuesdays Jan 8 — Mar 26/13
Ages 6-9 10:00am — 12:00 noon
Ages 10-14 1:30pm — 3:30 pm
Class Fee:$288.75 (Supplies not included.
Art kits will be available for purchase at
registration).
Location: Hughes on Tenth, Kensington
132—10 St NW
Register: 403.457.1423
Email: [email protected]
www.hughesfineart.ca
www.andreaslack.com
Heidi Age 12,
Watercolour
Mikaela, Age 13
Pastel
Zoe, Age 11 Watercolour
with
plastic wrap
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If you would like to advertise in our newsletter please note the following:Costs are $100 per year
Artwork should be forwarded via email to
Mandie Barker, email address: [email protected] Contact number 403 938 4119 x 250
Classified Ads These are paid advertisements.
The Centre for Learning@HOME is in no way
liable for the companies or their services
Music Lessons Okotoks
Gordon Chadney
Available during the day
Keyboard, Drum Set, Hand Drums, Steel Drums,
all school Percussion instruments.
Music Theory and Preparation for Royal
Conservatory Exams.
Please call
EPIC Fencing Club operates out of our custom built, family-friendly facility in North East Calgary.
We offer fencing lessons for all – age 8 to adult.
2013/14 Season begins in September.
Beginner Summer Camps 5th – 9th August for ages 8 - 11
2th - 16th August for ages 12 - 15
Check out our new website for all the details, registration forms for summer camps,
and the upcoming season.
epicfencing.ca
