Inside This Issue: an Enjoyable Break

God of power and mercy, open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy, so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. We want to take this opportunity to wish you all a “Merry Christmas”. We trust you will have Inside this issue: an enjoyable break. Parent-Teacher interviews were very successful for our online courses. We thank all those students and parents who were able to make it in person. It is always a pleasure for us to meet Expenses 2 those we serve, in person. High school students are reminded that there are only a few weeks remaining in the semester. If you need to catch up or focus more time in a certain subject, you Europe Trip 2013 3 may find time over the break to do so. In the November newsletter, we stressed the importance of reading on a very regular basis. The more you read and write, the better you get with reading and writing. This also holds true for Counsellors Corner 4 math. We need to stress the importance of building a strong foundation in math. Basic math operations, fractions, and algebra are skills that you will need in life. Please ensure you focus your efforts on math as well as reading and writing. Our school will continue to stress the From the Associate Superintendants importance of literacy in the coming months and years. We plan on implementing new initiatives 5 Office in the near future to promote literacy across the curriculums. On November 27, we held our annual awards ceremony for The Centre For Learning@HOME. I want to congratulate and commend all of our award recipients for leading the way in home- based education; your example is truly one for all to follow. Focus (Learning Support) 6-7 November also saw some staffing changes at the CFL. Ms. Marilyn Wright has transferred to our board office. Mrs. Ridsdale is moving from her TA position to Finance, taking Ms. Wright’s Adopted Families 8-13 position. In addition we welcome Jill Whaley and Skye Flynn to our staff as TAs. Deena Martins joins us as a blended teacher serving families in northern Alberta. Finally Stephanie Jones is joining our online teachers starting in December. We wish all the very best in their new roles. Band@HOME 14-17 Parents and students in grade 4, 7, and 10 will be surveyed by Alberta Education for the Accountability Pillar. You can expect the survey in the near future to be mailed to you (parents) or emailed to students. We really need your input and feedback. We ask everyone selected for Awards Winnes 18-23 the survey to complete it. More information will be sent out closer to the survey date. We will also be administering our school survey in the very near future. This is a survey designed to gather your feedback on the things we do at The Centre For Learning@HOME. This Tahanan Magazine Article 24-27 is administered to all families. Again, your feedback is greatly appreciated. Finally it is that time of year to help support those among our CFL community who are in need during the Christmas Season. I encourage everyone to support our Adopt a Family Program. Christmas Open House—Calgary 28 Over the years we have managed to support many of our families in need. Your generosity and support has not gone unnoticed by those who receive this support. It really does make a difference in their lives. Please support this worthwhile effort! Christmas Open House—Edmonton 29 We wish you all the best!

Events 30-33 God Bless!

Paul Byrne Classified Ads 34 Principal Heather Ridsdale [email protected] 403-938-4119 x 222

Mary Lynn Schneider Funding Corner [email protected] 403 938 4119 x 254

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  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

 Expense Claim Summary sheets can be found on our website at http://albertahomeeducation.ca/ in the Parents Corner area.  Please note Page 2 of the summary sheet has a wealth of important information.

 Following these guidelines will ensure timely processing of your claim

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.

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.

Coliseum in Rome

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Paris and the Eiffel Tower

The Centre for Learning (CFL) is organizing an April, 2013, Easter break trip to France and Italy for students in grades 9 to 12 (March 27 to April 5). Students are taken on a first-come-first-serve-basis. If you are interested in joining us on this school trip please contact Mr. Allan Brennan at 1-800-659-1945 ext. 291. The next three students that sign up receive a $99 discount. For trip details click on the Italy and France Trip tab at our CFL web site or check out check out the following web link: http://albertahomeeducation.ca/uploads/France-Italy2013Trip.pdf

COUNSELLOR’S CORNER

Mr. Leonard Quilty Mrs. Annemarie Barwich Ms. Caroline St-Pierre Guidance Counsellor Teacher Consultant Student Services Phone: (403) 938-4119 ext. 237 The Centre for Learning@Home Centre for Learning@Home Toll Free Phone: 1-800-659-1945 Phone: 403 931-4279 Email: [email protected] Fax: (403) 938-8070 Fax: 403 931-4037 (403) 938-4119 ext. 236 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 1-800-659-1945 ext. 236 The Centre for Learning@Home -- St. Paul's Academy Blended/Traditional High School Guidance Counsellor Fax 403-938-8070 www.albertahomeeducation.ca Centre for Learning @ Home 1 800 659-1945 403 938-8046 Ext. 272

Greetings from Student Services!

Please take some time during the upcoming Christmas holiday season to relax and reflect. We all need time to unwind and focus on what is really most important in life.

As students consider adjustments to their high school timetables for semester two, myself and Mrs. Barwich are available to advise and make changes. Please call if you need help.

Mr. Leonard Quilty – 403-938-4119, ext. 237 Mrs. Annemarie Barwich (normally on Wednesdays only) – 403-938-4119, ext. 272

Please be aware that most postsecondary institutions have deadlines in the early spring, so if you are considering starting school in the fall of 2013, please look at the deadlines for the schools you are interested in to ensure you do not miss those dates, as well as applicable scholarship dates. Remember, in the previous newsletters as well as in the announcements folder, there is a list of postsecondary dates (open houses) as well as Scholarships. In particular, please do not forget to apply for the Rutherford Scholarship by May 1, 2013 if you are intending to pursue postsecondary studies in the fall. You have to apply. It is not an automatic qualification. That being said, the application is very basic and simple to do.

http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/scholarships/RutherfordScholarship.pdf

If you would like an official copy of your transcript you must request one yourself from the following link: http://alis.alberta.ca/et/ep/pps/high-school-transcripts.html

God bless and peace to you all. I hope you have a very restful and enjoyable Christmas holiday with your family and friends.

Mr. Leonard Quilty

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From your Learning Support Team

Hello everyone,

We have seen a few changes this week in our Learning Support program. We welcome Skye Flynn to our team; she is the Educational Assistant for Grade 11. Jill Whaley has assumed the Grade 9 Educational Assistant position and is taking over from Heather Ridsdale this week.

Christmas is coming and everyone is looking forward to the break. Use some of your time over Christmas to get caught up with missing assignments. It is such a good feeling to be able to start the New Year with no missing work and to feel that you are Ruth Craigen approaching your courses afresh! Learning Support Coordinator This is our last newsletter before Christmas. I wish all our families a very blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Heather Ridsdale has a new position in The Centre for Hello, My name is Jill Whaley and I have Learning@HOME, she is now the just recently moved here from Ontario Finance Administrative Assistant. with my husband and two children. I All the Learning Support Team are have taken over the Grade 9 E.A. position sad to see her go, we will miss her from Mrs. Ridsdale and wish her much expertise and friendly face. She has success in her new role. Thank you all for worked with us for almost 9 years a warm welcome and I appreciate your and has been outstanding with her patience as I get settled in my new support of students and teachers position. alike. We wish her all the best for the future!

Hi, I am Skye Flynn. I used to work in the CFL Registrar’s Office, and I am excited to join Learning Support. I am looking forward to working with the grade 10 students, and getting to know Don’t cry because it’s over, you all. smile because it happened. 6 - Dr. Seuss “Calling All Diploma Students”

This one is for you!

The end of semester 1 is coming up fast, a bit too fast for some of us! The diploma exams are just on the other side of the Christmas holiday and there is still work to be done before your course will be complete. It is very easy to get into the spirit of Christmas, relax, catch up with family and friends, and not notice how the days are slipping by. Before you know it, it’s January—Happy New Year! Yikes, what happened to December?

Diploma students who are not up to date with their work should strongly consider the advantages of taking a few days over the Christmas break to catch up on any missing work. Grade 12 is such an important year; every single extra point you can get will make a difference to your mark on your transcript, so don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers.

This year your mock exams start on December 17 and they go through January and run right into the actual diploma exams, so you see there really isn’t much ‘learning’ time left. Do yourself a favour and take a few days over the break to hit the books and get yourself ready for your exams. Remember this:

‘Preparation is the Key to Success’

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Tech talk….. My name is Inna Bolechowsky (also known as Mrs. B). I am the

When submitting assignments to your Elementary EA here at SPA, classroom submissions folders, please providing learning support to remember to use the correct subject students in grades 4-6. I have some line according to the instructions exciting news to share with you. I recently given by your teacher! And always remember to put your name at the received my Alberta Teaching Certificate and my top of your attachments. hope is to be a teacher at Christ the Redeemer Catholic schools. Also, my husband and I are expecting our first child in January (it’s a girl!). This means that I will have to say goodbye for a year to all of my Elementary students, teachers and the 7 Learning Support staff. I will

It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving. Mother Teresa

Every year we run an Adopted Family program from The Centre for Learning @HOME to help families in need over the Christmas period. In the past, from September until December, we have collected gift cards, cash and items that they require, from members of The Centre for Learning @HOME from a list created by the family themselves.

How can you help? Coordinator – If you are interested in collecting/delivering items at your home for one of our families, please send me an email and I will forward the details.

Gift certificates – We are able to give tax receipts on request with a receipt for the purchase. This is the best way to support our families as they are easy to pass on. Gift Certificates can be dropped at the office in Okotoks or sent to:

Ruth Craigen ( nee Barrett) The Centre for Learning@HOME Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools Box 137, 46 Elma Street Okotoks AB T1S 1J7

Money donated via Visa or MasterCard – We are able to give tax receipts on request for donations over $20. Money will be used to purchase Gift Cards required by the family. Call Marilyn Wright on 938 8046 ext 222 to do this.

Items – Once our lists are compiled, we will send out the family requirements. I ask for local families within the area of each Adopted Family to take care of item collection and delivery for these families. We do not have the room in the office to collect these, so please do not send any items to me.

Magazines – Each year we offer magazine subscriptions and a portion of the cost is donated to the Adopted Family. Details will follow.

Once we have families registered for the Adopted Family Program, we will send out more details.

God Bless and thank you in advance for your support.

Please direct any questions to - [email protected] 403 938 8046 ext 226 - Ask for Mrs. Craigen (was Mrs. Barrett)

ADOPTED FAMILY 1

RED DEER – Austin Shier - Leslie and Rhonda Leslie CONTACT - 403 886 2570 Email – their own personal one for this family - [email protected]

We ask these families to put EVERYTHING that they need or want down. We have had some surprising donations and you never know what someone else wants to recycle. We have furnished a home from top to bottom and gifted a car to a family in the past. We never know what will turn up so we ask them to put everything on their list. People Clothing Sizes – Needs - clothing, food, necessary Wants – Christmas presents etc. List Second items. everything! Hand Items Accept- able? Yes/No

Dad Work boots –Size Tools for work – sander, plainer, chop Family TV with new hook ups in back. YES 91/2 saw, pressure washer, small compressor, Cappuccino coffee maker. impact drill - cordless, generator, long level skill saw, dewalt set. Mum Shirts Medium Vacuum, Upright Freezer for bulk food New washer ( Love a Whirlpool front load YES Shoes/Runners – sales, Tall book shelf, Wooden storage duet), Food processor, sewing machine, Size 7 shelves. grinder (hand)

Son – Aged 17 Shirts Medium Computer battery, Dragon Naturally I tunes card, Canadian Tire Card YES Pants 30 032 (31) Speaking (home edition). Hoodie Shoe size 9 Daughter – Aged 10 Clothes 7-10 Dragon Naturally Speaking (Home Edi- Would love I-Pad 2 for education, apps on YES Shoes 2-3 tion), special needs – for all three students to have access to. I-Pod, Toys R US card, Crafts (Michaels Gift Card, Mountain Bike, D/S Game. Loves horses and art.

Daughter – Aged 8 Clothes 7-8 Dragon Naturally Speaking (Home Edi- Lalaloopsy dolls, Toys R US card, Crafts YES Shoes 3-4 tion), Winter or cowboy boots. (Michaels Gift Card), Mountain Bike, D/S Game. Loves horses and art.

Son- Aged 7 Clothes 7 Books Chimpanzee DVD (Loves nature), Magic YES Shoes 13-1 Tree house. Lego – Prince of Persia, Toys R US cards. Chapters Card, D/S Game. Adventures in Odyssey DVD”S And CD”S Son – Aged 4 Clothes 4-5 Books , Winter boots. Jake and Neverland Pirate Toys, Hot YES Shoes 9-10 wheels track, Farm Toys, Toys R US Card. Adventures in Odyssey DVD”S And CD”S

GIFT CERTIFICATES REQUIRED VISA COOP WALMART CHAPTERS COSTCO CANADIAN TIRE TOYS-R-US FUTURE SHOP ONCE UPON A CHILD SUPERSTORE PERSONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS

We are a family of seven children, who love the outdoors and are homeschooled. There are several learning disabilities and health issues requiring special diets within the family. Last Christmas, we had a major break in at our home and a series of devastating events afterwards. It destroyed our feeling of security and our innocence. We are not used to asking for things, we were usually helping others so this is difficult. The children have been told that Santa will bring them a stocking, but no store bought presents. We may have listed expensive items, these are just the wishes of the children. We would appreciate anything that would give them a good Christmas, I know they would be excited and over the moon to receive anything, new or second hand.

Note from Adopted Family Program Organizer:

I strongly recommend giving Gift Cards for this family to allow the children and parents to purchase their own items due to health and dietary issues. Obviously, if you have second hand items to pass on, these would be gratefully accepted too.

Adopted Family 2

Area that you live – Lethbridge – Coordinator - Marie O'Shea - Call 403-504-1662 - [email protected]

GIFT CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

Wal Mart, Great Canadian Food Store, Safeway.

PERSONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS

Kids need new clothes but we do not know what they will need for Winter so we would appreciate Gift certificates so we can buy the right Size. Thank you.

ADOPTED FAMILY 3 Area that you live – Cochrane – Coordinator - Nicole Matyjaka – 403 698 0488 - [email protected] or 2matyjanka

Person Clothing Sizes Needs - clothing, food, necessary Wants – Christmas presents etc. Second Hand items. Items Accept- able? Yes/No

Daughter 17years XL-2XL PJ’s (2XL) CHRISTMAS PRESENTS - Any- Yes, except old thing zebra print, feather earrings, underwear. earcuff with attached ear- ring(Claires), Hair accessories, Nail Polish Underwear Group one Crew CD (Not Ordinary Dreamers)

Socks A cool Teenage Bible

Belts

Size 16 Jeans

Mother 4XL Penning- Epson Salts, Voltarin Cream, Tim Hortons Gift Card, any gift card tons Gift cards. Tops, PJ Bottoms. to do things with daughter.

Household Needs Washcloths, ice cream scoop, purex laundry soap (allergies), Lexmark Ink for printer 36 and 37.

GIFT CERTIFICATES REQUIRED Groceries, Gas, ITunes, Wal-Mart, etc. Note from Mrs. Craigen – I suggest gift cards for clothing and accessories above too , much easier for the family and also much better to be able to choose your own items.

PERSONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS Father has left the home, Mum suffers chronic illness and is unable to work. At risk of being evicted from their rental due to lack of funds and struggling to support themselves. I am more concerned that my daughter has something for Christ- mas than anything else. Thank you for any help you are able to give, we truly appreciate it.

10 ADOPTED FAMILY 4

Area that you live – Calgary

PERSONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS This is a family of five. Dad is no longer in the home and does not support the family. Mum lost her job a few weeks ago and is looking for a new one. Her home is rented and she has no money to pay rent so is at risk of losing it. More than anything, this family needs help with rent money. They do not ask for anything else but this form of assistance. They have no rent for December 1st.

If you assist this family, and would like to help with the rent, please donate money to our office through Marilyn Wright , 403 938 8046 ext. 222. State family 4 as the receiving family and we will be able to pay the rent for her.

She thanks anyone for any assistance that she receives. God bless you.

ADOPTED FAMILY 5

Area that you live – Near Sylvan Lake – Coordinator Laurel Allan- [email protected] – 403 729 2164

GIFT CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

Wal-Mart Stitches

PERSONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS

Dad has cancer and cannot work. Requirements below in table.

Person Clothing Sizes Needs - clothing, food, necessary Wants – Christmas presents etc. Second Hand items. Items Accept- able? Yes/No Mum Ladies 10 to 12 Clothes, Hotel Room Payment Shoes Size 8 Dad XXLarge – shirt Work Boots Mark Work Ware- or sweater house, Socks Shoe Size 13

Daughter Ladies 10-12 Clothes Ipod, Shoe Size 10/11 Son Boys 16 or a Pants Meccano Set men's x small

Son Boys 8-10 Shoe Dresser DS Games

Daughter Girls 8 Shoe Clothes Computer

Daughter Ladies 8-10 Dolls, LeapFrog

Son Boys 14-16 Dresser Toy Truck

Daughter Girls 4-6x Shoe Clothes Hello Kitty

11 ADOPTED FAMILY 6

Area that you live – Grande Prairie – Call Mrs. Schmidt - Home phone #780-568-4468 - [email protected]

Person Clothing Sizes Needs - clothing, food, neces- Wants – Christmas presents Second Hand sary items. etc. Items Accept- able? Yes/No

DAD 4 tyres 235/75R16 yes

MOM See below. yes

Son 13 years old XL Youth Shirts Cars, PS Games yes Size 14 Pants Size 8 Boots Winter Boots PJ’s

Daughter 10 Size 10 Jeans I-Pod Games PS2 Games, yes years old 14 XL PJ’s Dolls

Daughter 9 years Medium PJ”s I-Pod Games PS2 Games, yes old Dolls Son 5 years old 6X PJ’s I-Pod Games PS2 Games, yes Cars

GIFT CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

WalMart Superstore, Addition Elle for mum. Money to pay bills would be a great help.

PERSONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS

Dad says - I don’t know my wife’s size. Any gift certificates for her would be great. I would love to get her something really nice after going through everything she has with her cancer.

ADOPTED FAMILY 7

Area that you live –NE Calgary - Jolene Howard - (403) 251 - 4967 - [email protected]

Person Clothing Sizes Needs - clothing, food, necessary Wants – Christmas presents etc. Second items. Hand Items Ac- ceptable? Yes/No

Mom S, shoe size 6 Rocking chair, Natural skincare, Yes blender/food processor, small ladies bike, grain mill, grinder, juicer countertop dishwasher Dad S/M, shoe Car – looking for a minivan, Tent, sleeping bags, fishing Yes size 10 but any car will do rods Daughter (7 y.o.) 6 or 7, shoe Clothes Playmobil – family, nature, Yes size 13 travel, Crazy Forts, Syrian baby hamster (with/without cage)

GIFT CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

Walmart, London Drugs/Shoppers Drugmart, grocery stores, Value Village, Community Natural Foods

PERSONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS

12 We're a one-income family in need of help this Christmas. Having problems with getting a car loan. Dad needs a car to get a more paying job. God bless. ADOPTED FAMILY 8

Area that you live – North East Calgary – Ms. Bruinsma - 403-440-9301 [email protected]

GIFT CERTIFICATES REQUIRED; Safeway, Toys R Us, Superstore, FutureShop/BestBuy, Chapters, The Lego Store

PERSONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS; This has come at the right time. We were left without income for the month of November so as you can imagine it has been extremely difficult to pay bills and buy groceries. My youngest son has Type 1 Diabetes so groceries have had to be our priority and Christmas wasn't going to be much this year. And as a result, I haven't been able to buy winter boots for my oldest. He is growing into men's sizes which makes it much more expensive to buy. This is such a blessing to us, and to all the families who will be taken care of through this program! I can't express enough how incredibly overwhelming it is (and a relief) to have help come at a time like this. Thank-you!

Person Clothing Sizes Needs - clothing, food, Wants – Christmas presents Second Hand – necessary items. etc. Items Acceptable Yes/No mum Pant size 0-1 Pants ie. Cords for winter Photoshop Elements 11 (loves Yes; if small. Shirts; small to Safeway giftcards for groceries photography & sells cards) hard to fit; gift ex- small (even Superstore or Costco) cards are best Son age 13 Clothing sizes Socks, underwear, pants for Lego; Books yes vary (pant size winter, snow boots (men size 8- Giftcard to Toys R Us or Chapters 14) 10) Son age 11 Socks are Socks, underwear, pants for yes difficult to fit as winter (pant sizes 10/12) Same as above he has big calf Super Mario Galaxy 2 (for the muscles Wii).

Many thanks to this company for making a substantial donation to our Adopted Family Program. The money will help to give these families a very Happy Christmas.

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Governor General Award Given to graduating student with the highest academic standing.

Presented by Mr Paul Byrne SPA~Heidi Edwards OHS~Dillon Huston

Top Academic Grade 11

Recipient must be in the grade the award is for and be taking a minimum of 3 courses at this grade level. Average is calculated using English and the top four other courses

Presented by Ms Burkie Burgess SPA~Alexandra Clark Presented by Ms Shar Fontaine OHS ~Anna Law

Top Academic Grade 10 Presented by Mrs Ruth Craigen SPA~ Sean Daley Presented by Mrs Dawn Williams OHS~ Christopher Mossman

Most Improved

Work is completed consistently and on time despite adversity. Criteria will include characteristics such as “active learner” “struggles”, “inspirational effort”, “extraordinary growth” and “overcoming obstacle(s)”. Teacher nominated.

Grade 7 Presented by Mr David Tait Jeremy Brobbel

Grade 8 Presented by Dr Janice Dahms JD Gould

Grade 9 Presented by Mr Mike Jerrett Austyn Viola

Grade 10 Presented by Mr Scott Mackay Shyanne MacLean

Grade 11 Presented by Miss Jaqueline Harnish Blake Vanden Broek

Grade 12 “Brendan Jost Memorial Award” Presented by Mr Marco Pacione Bradley Meadows

Christian Values Award

Participation in Church based activities and evidence of how they share their faith with others.

Junior Presented by Mrs Darlene Rumbolt Makailah Strandberg

Senior Presented by Miss Meghan Young Emily Fletcher

Service Award

Student must complete a summary of activities that they have been involved with during the school year. A students motivation for involvement in service activities will be key.

Junior High Presented by Mr Mark MacDonald Karilynn Rotchford Joanne Rotchford

Senior High Presented by Mr Vince Marion Jessica Yee

20 Grade Nine Citizenship Award

This is an ATA sponsored award Student must be a positive role model to their peers

Student must be involved in school and/or community activities Student must demonstrate citizenship qualities

Presented by Ms Maureen Dunn Angela Chen & Victoria Basile

Top Divisional Student

Includes all schools within the division. Work is completed consistently, with quality, and on time. Student is an active learner and responds quickly and positively to teacher requests. Student must have a passing grade, but otherwise grade is not a factor.

Presented by Miss Shannon Abercrombie Bret Nash

Premier’s Citizenship Award

Recipients are selected by a selection committee. Selection is based on leadership, citizenship, community service activities or volunteer work. Academic achievement may be considered once candidates have met the eligibility criteria. The SchoolAwards Committee will choose a graduating student at CFL.

Presented by Mr Leonard Quilty Alena Terlecki

Junior St. Sebastian Award

Student who has the ability to succeed in athletics and academics. Must be full time student with CFL. Displays outstanding character and sportsmanship. Dedication to athletics. Community or school based

Presented by Mrs Leanne Wynder Ashleigh Jacobs

Grade 12 Top CTS Award

Recipient must have taken CTS courses for all 3 years and have a minimum of 5 credits in a 3000 level CTS course. Calculations will be based on mark for the entire course not for individual modules

Presented by Mr Hans Woehleke Mitchell Hofland

Craig Gilbertson Memorial Award Family of the Year

Recognize family that exemplifies spirit of home education Outstanding dedication to home schooling Support and advocate for others in their community in their home schooling choice Role modelling excellence in home schooling Longevity with CFL

Presented by Mr Paul Byrne North - The Daley Family South - The Dion Family

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Adapted from the Fall edition of the Filipino— Canadian Family and Lifestyle magazine ‘Tahanan’

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“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

Date Time September 13 noon-3 Directions for the registration process are below.

October 4 9-noon For more information contact Mrs. LeeAnn Wynder October 25 noon-3 [email protected]

November 8 9-noon 403-938-4119 ext. 274.

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

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 30 made! 7 Well it seems that winter time has started early in Southern Alberta! That doesn’t mean you have to stop being active. There are all sorts of fun winter activities that you can experience on your own or with your family during this winter season.  Cross Country Skiing  Downhill Skiing  Snow Shoeing  Hiking  Building a Snowman  Skating  Curling  Tobogganing

31 Many fun and exciting activities are planned for December and January. Please register online (by visiting our CFL website) and feel free to call or email me for more information.  December 6—West Edmonton Mall Christmas Trip (Full)  December 11—Christmas Ceramics @ Artopia  CFL Christmas Skating & Crafts Party (10:30—12:00) @ South Fish Creek Recreation Complex  January 11—High School Bowling  January 15—Cross Country Skiing @ COP  January 18—Junior High Bowling  January 22—Curling League  January 25—Elementary Bowling  January 29—Curling League  January 30—Calgary Philharmonic ”Alberta A Land of Many Peoples” 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 Folders—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 lessons 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 Events Coordinator South Centre for Learning@HOME 403.938.8046 ext. 277 403.483.8992 (cell) Email: [email protected]

32 CFL North Upcoming Events INTRODUCTION TO A Prairie Christmas Social HORSEMANSHIP Where Prairie Gardens, 56311 Lily Lake Rd, Bon Accord (25 min North of Edmonton) Google Maps: Where Horse Sense Zoo, 54410 Range Road 255, http://bit.ly/qN0418 Sturgeon County (google maps: http://q.co/maps/mk7nf) When Thurs Dec 13th, 2012 When Friday DEC 7th Time 10.00am—2.00pm Only 5 Cost $75 Who Grades 1– 12 & Parents spots Time 12:30-2:30pm left Cost $8.50 ($13.50 if ordering Picnic Pack) Grades 1-12 (Age 6 and up) A Prairie Christmas Social A Unique Christmas Experience! Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm is an award winning 35-acre adventure farm filled with good old- Do you love horses? fashioned family fun activities for every age. Our custom built program for CFL includes Indoor Christmas Icebreakers & Games, Gingerbread Cookie Deco- Sign up for Introduction to Horsemanship and you will rating, Crafts including; Corncob Wild Bird Feeder, Ornaments & Door Hangers, get a taste of what riding lessons are like. You will learn Puppets, Corn Maze, Bonfire & Marshmallows, Farmer's Olympic Challenge, In- door "Sno-ball" Fight, Petting Zoo, Giant Checkers & Chess and Polar Express safety, grooming, saddling, rider position, walk & trot Train Ride around the Farm. and learning to control the horse on the ground. Horse Come out and enjoy the Christmas & Winter fun with other CFL families! Sense Zoo is offering this Introduction class at a special Optional Hotdog Picnic Packs available and include hotdogs to roast (depending on the weather), drinks & potato chips for $5.00/person. rate for our students! And it is INDOORS!

FIRST NATIONS DRUM CIRCLE & ROUND DANCE WORKSHOP OUTDOOR SKILLS

Where CFL Edmonton Office (100, 10634 - Where Emily Murphy Park, Edmonton 178 St) When Monday DEC 10 When Tuesday DEC 18, 2012 Time 12:30-3:30pm Time 12:45-3.00pm Who Grades 4-12 Grades 1-12 Cost $5 Cost $15 Brave the cold and develop essential winter survival skills! Travel the snow of Emily Murphy Park and learn how to build fire and shelter to survive in cold temperatures, and have fun enjoying nature! Parents Welcome

The Running Thunder Dancers bring history, teachings and fun to this First Nations Make sure to check out all the other great stuff dance workshop. Students will learn about the origins on the CFL website, click here to view events. of Native dance, the significance of animals and colours, hoop dance, smudging, round dance and more! Prepare to have a fun time learning and dancing Call or email Samantha together as we explore First Nations culture! at: 780-481-5670 [email protected] 13 33 These are paid advertisements. The Centre for Learning@HOME is in no way Classified Ads liable for the companies or their services

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Fine art classes for homeschooled kids taught by a former homeschool mom. Instruction will be given in elements and principles of design. Classes Art For Kids 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, Watercol- Zoe, Age 11 Watercolour with

34 6 Mikaela, Age 13 Acrylic 3-D Pastel Watercolour Clay