2017- 2018 EDITION Calgary & Area OCTOBER - DECEMBER EVENTS

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O C T O B E R 2-30 Volleyball Lessons Come out and enhance your volleyball skills. The expert coaches at Rally Pointe will break down the skills to the fundamentals and build them up to ensure each student is game ready. This is a great opportunity to strengthen volleyball skills. Whether you are just learning or an experienced player everyone will enjoy this activity. This event will meet some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education.

Where: Rally Pointe, 11511 35 St SE, Calgary When: Monday’s, October 2, 16, 23 & 30, 1:00-3:00pm **No Class October 9th for Thanksgiving** Who: CFL Students Gr 4-9 Cost: $25.00/student

O C T O B E R 3 Calgary Corn Maze – C a n c elled due to Weather Join us for a trip to the Calgary Corn Maze! The group will rotate through the Petting Zoo, Plant Educational Talk, Gemstone Mining, Pig Races, Grain Tractor Ride, Playground Activities, Mini Golf, Corn Maze and Jumping Pillows according to the schedule provided to us by the Corn Maze. Please feel free to tour with the group or explore parent and student together. The group will have a designated snack area where backpacks can be stored. There is a concession for those who wish to use that option or feel free to bring snacks. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and drop off backpacks at the group area (please note this is not a secure area). We will not wait for late arrivals as it would cause the group to miss a station. Please do your best to arrive on time or early.

Where: Calgary Corn Maze, 284022 Township Road 224 When: Tuesday, October 3, 1:00-2:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-12 Cost: $10/ person

O C T O B E R 4 – M A R C H 28 Hockey Development Come and join us at Trico Centre for Hockey Development.

Where: Trico Centre, 11150 Bonaventure Dr. SE, Calgary When: Wednesday’s, October 11 – March 28 Time: 1:00-2:00 Cost: $85.00 – No Jersey, $105.00 – With Jersey

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O C T O B E R 4 – M A R C H 28 Learn to Skate Come and join us at Trico Centre for Learn to Skate.

Where: Trico Centre, 11150 Bonaventure Dr. SE, Calgary When: Wednesday’s, October 11 – March 28 Time: 2:00-3:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-12 Cost: $55.00

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O C T O B E R 5 Rothney Observatory Come and join us at the Rothney Observatory for an evening of star gazing. Learn about the stars in a guided program put on by the Observatory staff. This event will meet some of the learning outcomes for Science.

Where: Rothney Observatory, Priddis When: Thursday, October 5, 6:00-8:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-12 Cost: $5.00/ student

O C T O B E R 6 Weaselhead/ Glenmore Park Preservation Society Join us at Weaselhead Park for a full day program in the park. Grade 1-3 students will study Animal Life Cycle, Grade 4-6 students will study Tree & Forest, Grade 7-9 students will study Freshwater. We look forward to seeing you there! This event will meet some of the learning outcomes for Science.

Where: Weaselhead Park, North Weaselhead parking lot at the corner of 37th St. and 66th Ave When: Friday, October 6, 9:30am - 2:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-9 Cost: $11.00/ student

O C T O B E R 6 Frank Slide & Bellevue Mine Frank Slide Learn why Turtle Mountain fell and if another rockslide will come down. An Interpretive Centre Guide will lead is on a 1.5km trail through the rock debris to discover the facts first-hand. We will return to the Centre and watch a movie about the disaster. You will never forget the amazing stories of tragedy and triumph you will hear during your visit to the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre.

Bellevue Mine Tour an authentic underground coal mine and experience what it was like to be in a coal mine. The tour will take you 300 meters horizontally into the mine, but at the end of the tour you are 150 feet below the surface. The Bellevue Underground Mine interprets the history of Western Canadian mining communities through its tours. The tour instills a sense of discovery and belonging. Stories from the Bellevue Underground Mine are Canadian experiences: the birth of labour unions, occupational safety, industry, immigration, and transportation. This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Social Studies and Science.

Where: Blairmore/Frank and Bellevue When: Friday, October 6, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Who: CFL Students Grade 1-12 Cost: $15.00/ participant

O C T O B E R 11 A Taste of Studio ME – F i n e A r t s Come out and join us at Studio ME for a sampling of Fine Arts courses. The group will rotate through Art, Dance, Drumming, Music and Drama classes and each class will have a 30 minute time slot with a short break between each class. This will be an excellent opportunity to explore your creativity and find the art form that most speaks to you. I look forward to seeing you there! This event will meet some of the learning outcomes for Art.

Where: Studio ME, 21 Elizabeth Street #102, Okotoks When: Wednesday, October 11 Time: 1:00-4:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-12 Cost: $5.00

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O C T O B E R 12 Jr./Sr. High Fall Soccer Club Please come and join us for soccer this fall! We will be working on basic skills and footwork and moving on to more advanced drills. We will also be participating in mini games and scrimmages. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Junior High and High School Physical Education.

Where: Calgary Soccer Centre, 7000 48 St SE, Calgary When: Thursday’s, October 12- December 14, 1:20-3:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 7-12 Cost: $50.00

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O C T O B E R 12 Jr/Sr. High Royal Tyrell Museum – C a n c e l l e d , Lo w Registration Students will join Mr. VanOverloop on a bus journey to the Royal Tyrell Museum. The bus will be at South Centre Mall (west entrance of The Bay) at 7:30 am for student pick-up and will drop off in the same location at 6:00 pm. Please be prepared for the weather and bring a lunch, snacks and a water bottle (an itinerary and supply list will be sent out prior to this trip). This excursion will be supervised by two veteran science teachers and meets some of the learning outcomes for Science.

Where: Royal Tyrell Museum, 1500 N Dinosaur Trail, Drumheller When: Thursday, October 12, 7:30am-6:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 7-12 Cost: $50.00

O C T O B E R 13 High School Event – Escape Room - F u l l Join us at The Locked Room and participate in the Great Train Heist escape. You are the most notorious thieves in the badlands! You’ve had a great run, but the law is right on your heels. You decide that you need to make one last big score before you call it quits for good and go into hiding. This is it! Your Final Heist! As the train rolls through Fort Calgary, you are waiting on the outskirts. Everything goes off without a hitch, you abandon your horses and board the train. But in the distance you see dust kicking up. Johnny Law is closing in, and you don’t have much time before he catches up with you. It’s now or never. This event will meet some of the learning outcomes for Science and Math.

Where: The Locked Room, 9937 Fairmount Dr. SE, Calgary When: Friday, October 13, 3:40-5:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 9-12 Cost: $27

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O C T O B E R 16 & 23 High School Event - Wall Climbing – Cancelled, Low Registration Come join us at the Calgary Climbing Centre and learn the basics of wall climbing. The knowledgeable instructors will give helpful tips to students who are just starting wall climbing and help challenge those with experience. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for High School Physical Education.

Where: Calgary Climbing Centre Chinook, 7130 Fisher Rd SE, Calgary When: Monday, October 16 & 23, 1:30-2:30pm Who: CFL Students Grade 9-12 Cost: $18/ student

O C T O B E R 17- D E C E M B E R 19 High School Event – Volleyball Team Come out and join us for Volleyball Lessons. We will be focusing on the fundamental skills including passing, blocking, hitting, serving, positioning, and game strategy. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for High School Physical Education.

Where: Rally Pointe, 11511 35 St SE, Calgary When: Tuesday’s, October 17 – December 19, 1:30-2:30pm Who: CFL Students Grade 9-12 Cost: $65/ student

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O C T O B E R 17 Math Olympics We will be exploring the math strands of algebra, geometry, measurement, relations, logic, games, and odds and probability through individual and team exploration. Students will be learning how math is integrated into various life tasks and areas of interest. Students will also get a chance to play some giant games, which involve understanding numeracy, reasoning, and math skills.

Where: Auburn House, 200 Auburn Bay Blvd SE, Calgary When: Tuesday, October 17, 9:30-1:00pm Who: CFL Students Grade 1-12 Cost: $13/ student

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O C T O B E R 18 Cochrane Environmental Society - F u l l Students will learn about the importance of Biodiversity and how the Cochrane Ecological Institute works to protect and enhance Biodiversity. This guided tour takes participants to various enclosures to learn about native wildlife species in their care. The enclosures are large, thus there is no guarantee that all animals will be viewed. Animals that students are likely to see include: deer, moose, elk, bison, owls, hawks, a raven, a pigeon, chickens and wild turkeys. A variety, of curricular connections will be made and the tour may customize based on students interests.

Important Note Dress in long pants, layered clothing with appropriate footwear appropriate for hiking. Bring plenty of your own drinking water, and your desire to learn. This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Science for Grades 1-9.

What: Tour of Cochrane Ecological Institute Where: Please see directions above NE 35 - 27 - 5 W5M When: Wednesday October 18, 2017@ 1 - 3 PM Who: CFL Students Gr 1 - 9 1 parent/guardian per family as classroom space is small. Cost: $15/ student

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O C T O B E R 18 – N O V E M B E R 8 Wildflower Art Centre – 3D Art Program Come and join us for a 3D art program put on by the Wildflower Art Centre. Students will participate in both clay and paper mache art projects. This event will meet some of the learning outcomes for Art.

Where: Wildflower Art Centre, 3363 Spruce Dr. SW, Calgary When: Wednesday’s, Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, Gr 1-6: 1:15-2:45/ Gr 7- 12: 3:00-4:30 Who: CFL Students Gr 1-12 Cost: $75/ student

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O C T O B E R 19 B o w l i n g - F u l l Come join us for an afternoon of fun at Mountainview Bowling. This event will meet some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education.

Where: Mountainview Bowling, 3919 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary When: Thursday, October 19, 1:00-3:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-12 Cost: $8/ student

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O C T O B E R 20 Royal Tyrell Museum Trip In the early 20th century, fossil hunters did not always document their excavation sites and key information was often lost. With the students' help, we locate and uncover one of these lost quarries. During this interactive, multi-media program, participants experience the badlands and discover how scientists find fossils. This curriculum-based, hands-on program will be brought to life by the science of paleontology. Arrive at the Museum at 11 AM. Meet place will be the main entrance. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Science.

Where: Royal Tyrell Museum, 1500 N Dinosaur Trail, Drumheller When: Friday, October 20, 11:00-3:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 2-6 Cost: $10.00/ student

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O C T O B E R 20 Sports for Fun – V o l l e y b a l l Come out and join us for some fun on the courts! Students will work on developing FUNdamental volleyball skills through drills and games. The session will finish with a scrimmage match. We look forward to seeing you there. This events meets some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education.

Where: Genesis Centre, Community Gymnasium, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE #10 When: Gr 1-4: 9:35-10:45am/ Gr. 5-9: 10:50-12:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-9 Cost: $5.00/ student

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O C T O B E R 24 Calgary Zoo Join us for an afternoon at the Zoo. Grade 1-6 students will take part in the Plant Safari program and grade 7-12 students will participate in the Canadian Wilds Edu-trek program. In the Plants Safari program, students will go on a walking tour to uncover the secrets that plants hold to life and the importance of their survival. In the Canadian Wilds Edu-trek program students will follow the footsteps of some of Canada's diverse wildlife through different ecosystems as we tour the aspen parklands, Rocky Mountains and boreal forests at the Zoo. After the school program please feel free to stay and tour the zoo with your student(s) as a public patron. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Science.

Where: Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary When: 12:00 – 1:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-12 Cost: $16.00/student

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O C T O B E R 25 4CATS Art Studio – Edgedale Calgary

This project is inspired by Claude Monet and his impressionism artwork of beauty in nature. We will be painting, on a small 11x14" canvas (already on a frame to be wall mountable), a picture of a lily pond.

We will be using many fun mediums including: - water color, - acrylic paint, - variety of amazing paintbrush styles & sparkles!

We will paint the background, add lilies and flower vines and talk about Monet in a story telling style for a fun art history lesson while we work on our art. :)

When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 @ 1 - 2 PM Where: 4 Cats Art Studio , Unit 8B, 34 Edgedale Dr. NW Who: CFL Students Grade 2 - 6 Cost: $19.00

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O C T O B E R 26 C F L C o - Curricular Classes Join us for the first Co-Curricular class on October 26th. This session will focus on Language Arts, Phys-Ed and other core subjects. Traditional Home Education Students are welcome if space allows. Registration will commence for Traditional Home Education Students 1 week prior to the class start on October 19. We look forward to seeing you there.

Where: First Alliance Church, 12345 40 St SE, Calgary When: Thursday, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 7, Jan 25, Feb 8, Mar 15, Apr 26, May 24 Time: 9:30 -10am drop off and registration, classes run from 10:00am-2:50pm. Pick up by 3:00pm. Who: CFL Students Gr 1-9 Cost: Free for Learn@HOME Students (Teacher-Directed, Online and Blended Program) $20.00/ Traditional Home Education Student

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O C T O B E R 27 Madagascar – Storybook Theatre Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Art. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for seating and check in. The theatre will not be admitting late ticket holders.

Where: Storybook Theatre, 375 Bermuda Dr. NW, Calgary When: 1:00-2:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1- 12 Cost: $12/ ticket

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O C T O B E R 28 Jr/ Sr High Games Night Come and join us in the Cardel Rec South "Flames" room for a night of games, cards, snacks and fun. This will be a great opportunity to socialize with your schoolmates.

Where: Cardel Rec South, 333 Shawville Blvd SE #100, Calgary When: Saturday, October 28, 6:30-8:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 7- 12 Cost: $10/ student

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M ONDAY , O C T O B E R 30 GEOCACHING 101 – Nose Hill Park C a l g a r y Join us for an introduction to the world of GEOCACHING 101!

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. This event will take place outside so please dress for the weather. In order to participate students will need a Smart Phone with Geocaching App (visit Geocaching.com and create a free membership and download the app to your smart device) or a GPS electronic device and weather appropriate clothing. This activity will meet some of the learning outcomes of Physical Education.

WEATHER: This event is subject to rescheduling if weather is poor.

MEETING PLACE: The 64 Ave parking lot of Nose Hill Park.

Where: Nose Hill Park, 14 St NW and 64 Ave NW, Calgary When: Monday, October 30, 1:00-3:00pm Who: Grades 1-4 - require parent accompanying them Grades 5 - 12 - Can Geocache with their school mates Cost: $10/ Student

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O C T O B E R 31- D E C E M B E R 7 G r 6 - 8 Volleyball Team – Cancelled Low Registration Come out and learn the fundamentals of the sport volleyball as part of The Centre for Learning@HOME Volleyball Team. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education.

Where: Rally Pointe,11511 35 St SE, Calgary When: Tuesday's & Thursday's, October 11 - December 7, 1:30-2:30pm Who: CFL Students Grade 6-8 Cost: $50.00/ Student

W EDNESDAY , N O V E M B E R 1-22 S k i p T i m e – Can Skip Program SkipTime is a Calgary based jump rope program, for students aged 6 to 16. Skippers learn individual rope skipping skills, partner skipping, long rope, and double dutch. Jump rope is a technical sport that greatly increases a child's fitness, agility, coordination, and rhythm. It's also one of the most fun and most dynamic sports for kids. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education.

The Centre for Learning@HOME has programed 4 weeks of skipping lessons with SKIPTIME and the CanSkip Badge Program in Single Rope and Double Dutch. Please bring indoor athletic shoes, comfortable PE clothing, a skipping rope & bottled water

Where: Vecova Recreation Centre, located at 3304 33 ST. NW. Calgary When: Wednesdays, November 1-22, 5:00-6:00pm Who: CFL Students Age 6 -16 Cost: $67 Includes: Rope Skipping Insurance until June 2018

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T HURSDAY , N O V E M B E R 2 High School Escape Room – North Calgary Join us at The Locked Room and participate in a Mutiny on the High Sea. "YARRRR - a pirate's life for me! You recently brought forward a couple of concerns to the captain about the pirate ship. Looking back, that was a bad idea. Captain Blackbeard commands his ship with an iron fist. Now you and your matey’s have been locked away in the brig for questioning and the captain's tyranny. You must find a way to free yourselves from your shackles and find your way off of this cursed ship or it be the plank for you!" This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Science and Math.

Where: The Locked Room, Escape Room - #15, 2015 - 32nd AVE NE When: Thursday, November 2, 4:00 – 5:00pm Who: CFL Students Grades 9 - 12 Cost: $27.00 Click Here to Register

N O V E M B E R 2 TELUS Spark – Action, Reaction, Contraption Join us at TELUS Spark Science Centre for the Action, Reaction, Contraption program. In this program students will design, build and test elements of your very own Chain Reaction Machine. Challenge yourself with hands-on STEAM concepts and skills in this creative and collaborative workshop. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Science.

Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 St Georges Dr. NE, Calgary When: Thursday, November 2, 12:30-2:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-6 Cost: $15/ student

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N O V E M B E R 2 TELUS Spark - 3D Design This Join us at TELUS Spark Science Centre for the 3D Design This program. The program is designed to spark thinking within a 3D environment. Give students an appreciation for the power of 3D design while developing the skills of spatial awareness and Computer Assisted Design (CAD). Students will build objects using 3D printed shapes, and then recreate and manipulate these objects in 3D design software. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Science.

Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 St Georges Dr. NE, Calgary When: Thursday, November 2, 1:00-2:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 7-12 Cost: $15/ student

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N O V E M B E R 3 The Military Museum Tour As we get closer to Remembrance Day, let’s take some time to visit the Military Museum and pay tribute to our armed forces. Our group will be seeing the Newfoundland and The Somme theatre presentation and touring both Canada and The Great War and Army Museums of Alberta exhibits. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Social Studies.

Where: The Military Museum, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary When: Friday, November 3, 1:00-4:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1- 12 Cost: $8/ student

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F RIDAY , N O V E M B E R 3 Fusion Glass – C r e e k s i d e - Color Me Mine - FULL Color Me Mine - Creekside is instructing us in Fusion Glass. Our student will create a 6" Glass project. They will be shown how to decorate using bits of glass strips, rods, pebbles, frit, cut glass etc... Students will choose from a 6" Bowl, 6" Square or "6 Sushi plate. Candle holders and Sun Catchers can be made out of the 6" glass base depending in individual preference. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Art.

Where: Color Me Mine, 11988 Symons Valley Rd NW, Calgary When: Friday, November 3, 10:00am – 12:00pm Who: Grades 1-12

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N O V E M B E R 6 - 29 Swim Lessons Shawnessy YMCA Come and join us for Swim Lessons at YMCA Shawnessy. These lessons will be following the YMCA learn to Swim program. Students will be assigned to a time slot based on ability level and notified by email 1 week prior to lessons. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education.

Where: YMCA Shawnessy, 400-333 Shawville Blvd SE, Calgary When: Monday’s and Wednesday’s, November 6th – 29th, No Lessons on Nov 8th or Nov 27th Time: Group 1: 12:00-12:30pm, Group 2: 12:30-1:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1- 12 Cost: $48/ student

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N O V E M B E R 6 National Geographic Live – Pink Boots & A Machete Come and join us for a National Geographic Live presentation by world explorer Mireya Mayor. Mireya, has been hailed as a “female Indiana Jones,” and is an inspiration to young people interested in science and exploration. She’ll share stories, images, and film clips of her adventures, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the hardships and danger of life in the field, along with the moments of discovery that make it all worthwhile. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education and Math.

Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons Building, 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary When: Monday, November 6, 10:15-11:15am Who: CFL Students Gr 1- 12 Cost: $11/ participant

Click Here to Register N O V E M B E R 7 - 21 Swim Lessons Shouldice Pool Come and join us for Swim Lessons at Shouldice Pool. These lessons will be following the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program. Students will be assessed on the first lesson and may be moved based on ability level. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education.

Where: Shouldice Pool, 5303 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary When: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, November 7 - 21, 1:00-1:45pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1- 12 Cost: $31/ student

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N O V E M B E R 10 Glenbow Museum – Black Gold and Museum Collections Come and join us at the Glenbow Museum for a day of historical programming. Students will be participating in the Black Gold and Museum Collections programs. Program descriptions can be found on the Glenbow Museum website. Students are required to bring a nut free lunch to the event. Lunch space will be provided. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Social Studies and Art.

Where: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE, Calgary When: Friday, November 10:00 – 2:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-3 Cost: $21/ student

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N O V E M B E R 10 Glenbow Museum – Fur Trade and Exploring Canadian Landscapes Come and join us at the Glenbow Museum for a day of historical programming. Students will be participating in the Fur Trade and Exploring Canadian Landscapes programs. Program descriptions can be found on the Glenbow Museum website. Students are required to bring a nut free lunch to the event. Lunch space will be provided. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Social Studies and Art.

Where: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE, Calgary When: Friday, November 10:00 – 2:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 4-6 Cost: $21/ student

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N OVE M B E R 10 Glenbow Museum – Landers and Builders and The Outside Circle Come and join us at the Glenbow Museum for a day of historical programming. Students will be participating in the Landers and Builders and The Outside Circle programs. Program descriptions can be found on the Glenbow Museum website. Students are required to bring a nut free lunch to the event. Lunch space will be provided. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Social Studies and Art.

Where: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE, Calgary When: Friday, November 10:00 – 2:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 7-12 Cost: $21/ student

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F RIDAY , N O V E M B E R 10, 2017 Cooking Lessons - G r a d e s 1 - 6 Come and join us at The Real Canadian Superstore for a cooking class. We will be making our own dough and personal size pizza. Students will enjoy choosing and chopping their own pizza toppings, stretching out their own dough and dressing their pizza. We cut up fresh fruit for a snack and a juice or drink is ready for the kids! We may even get a chance to ice some cakes for dessert for a yummy take home treat Please be advised that our Cooking Schools are not allergy-free zones. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Where: Real Canadian Superstore, 100 Country Village Road NE, Calgary When: Friday, November 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm Who: CFL Students Grade 1-6 Cost: $20/ student Click Here to Register

F RIDAY , N OVEMBE R 10, 2017 Cooking Lessons - G r a d e s 7 - 12 Come and join us at The Real Canadian Superstore for a cooking class. We will be cooking a full course Mexican Fiesta. Enjoy a menu inspired by the flavors of Mexico. Students will prepare fresh Guacamole served with Tortilla chips along with Nachos and cheese, chicken fajitas, and for dessert some Toffee Chip Cookies. We will also learn how to make a Mock tail. Please be advised that our Cooking Schools are not allergy-free zones. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Where: Real Canadian Superstore, 100 Country Village Road NE, Calgary When: Friday, November 10, 1:00-3:00pm Who: CFL Students Grade 7-12 Cost: $27/ student Click Here to Register

N O V E M B E R 13 – D E C E M B E R 4 S t u d i o M E – Fine Arts Class Come and join us for a fine arts course at Studio ME. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Art.

Where: Studio ME, 21 Elizabeth St #102, Okotoks When: Monday’s, November 13 – December 4, 1:00-3:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1- 12 Cost: $68/ student

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N O V E M B E R 15 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra – A Canadian M e d l e y This year is Canada’s 150th Birthday and what better way to mark the occasion than by highlighting what makes out country unique: it’s multiculturalism! A Canadian Medley showcases the music of the countries and cultures that shape our proud nation. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Music.

Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons Building, 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary When: Wednesday, November 15, 10:15-11:15 Who: CFL Students Gr 1- 12 Cost: $12/ student, $15/ adult

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N O V E M B E R 17 Sports for FUN – H a n d b a l l Come out and join us for some fun on the Field! Students will work on developing FUNdamental handball skills through drills and games. The session will finish with a scrimmage match. We look forward to seeing you there. This events meets some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education.

Where: Crescent Pointe Regional Field House, 125 Field House Drive East, Aldersyde When: Friday, November 17, Gr 1-4: 9:35-10:45am/ Gr. 5-9: 10:50-12:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-9 Cost: $5.00/ student

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N O V E M B E R 17 Apple Store – Market Mall Join us at the Apple Store for - Discovery and Experimentation Students can learn the value of conducting experiments and overcoming challenges, testing their theories along the way. Your students will use the equipment in the stores to apply their own theories by conducting experiments and solving problems, bring their own stories to life in new, interactive ways and even learn how to embrace and inspire social change. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for CTS.

Where: Market Mall, APPLE Store When: Friday, November 17, 10:00 - 11:30am Who: CFL Students Gr 3 - 9

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N O V E M B E R 18 High School Event – Shakers Fun Centre Come and join us at Shakers Fun Centre. Students will each receive 4 attraction tickets to use in the facility.

Where: Shakers Fun Centre, 9900 Venture Ave SE, Calgary When: Saturday, October 28, 1:00-3:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 9- 12 Cost: $17/ student

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N O V E M B E R 23 C F L C o - Curricular Classes Join us for a Co-Curricular class on November 23rd. This session will focus on Language Arts, Phys-Ed and other core subjects. Traditional Home Education Students are welcome if space allows. Registration will commence for Traditional Home Education Students 2 weeks prior to the class start on November 9th. We look forward to seeing you there.

Where: First Alliance Church, 12345 40 St SE, Calgary When: Thursday, Nov 23, Dec 7, Jan 25, Feb 8, Mar 15, Apr 26, May 24 Time: 9:30 -10am drop off and registration, classes run from 10:00am-2:50pm. Pick up by 3:00pm. Who: CFL Students Gr 1-9 Cost: Free for Learn@HOME Students (Teacher-Directed, Online and Blended Program) $20.00/ Traditional Home Education Student

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N O V E M B E R 25 ‘Twas the Night before Christmas Join US at the Three Hills Arts Academy for a production of 'twas the Night before Christmas ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." But wait! A mouse is stirring because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say "Merry Christmas", we're off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won't take no for an answer. Don't miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Art.

Where: Three Hills Arts Academy, 201 5th Avenue NE, Three Hills When: Saturday, November 25th, 2:00pm Who: All CFL Students who wants to catch the Christmas Spirit Cost: $12/Student. $15/Adult

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N O V E M B E R 28 T h e a t re Calgary Presents – A Christmas Carol Theatre Calgary’s annual production of Dickens’ classic tale has become a favorite holiday tradition. Let Tiny Tim, and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future melt your heart with kindness and rejoice in the music of the season. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Art.

Where: Theatre Calgary, Arts Commons Building, 220 9 Ave SE, Calgary When: Tuesday, November 28, 11:30-1:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1- 12 Cost: $20/ ticket

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N O V E M B E R 29 Storybook Theatre Presents – Wizard of Oz This classic tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has been entertaining audiences for generations and in the StoryBook adaptation it will be reinvented for a smaller cast to tell the same story in a new way! This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Art.

Where: Storybook Theatre, Beddington Community Centre, 375 Bermuda Drive NW When: Wednesday, November 29, 10:00am-12:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-9 Cost: $16/ student Click Here to Register

N O V E M B E R 30 Mad Science – Flight Program Come and join us for a Mad Science Lab on The Science of Flight. The Wright brothers would be proud as we learn the fundamentals about flight, drag, gravity, lift, and thrust. Students will take home a Mad Science Skyhawk Plane. This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Science.

Where: First Alliance Church, 12345 40 St SE, Calgary When: Thursday, November 30, 1:30-2:30pm Who: CFL Students Gr 7- 12 Cost: $12/ student

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N O V E M B E R 30 Mad Science – Brixology Vehicles Come and join us for a Mad Science Lab on Brixology Vehicles. Get in gear as an automotive engineer! Children build a motorized vehicle and learn how to optimize it. They use gears, wheels and axles to reduce friction and make work easier. Then they shift things into a higher gear to get a hands-on understanding of transmissions and gear ratios. Finally, they each build and test their own Mad Science® Hovercraft XS – a vehicle model they can take home! This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Science.

Where: First Alliance Church, 12345 40 St SE, Calgary When: Saturday, November 30, 2:45-3:45pm Who: CFL Students Gr 7- 12 Cost: $12/ student

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D E C E M B E R 7 C F L C o - Curricular Classes Join us for a Co-Curricular class on December 7th. This session will focus on Language Arts, Phys-Ed and other core subjects. Traditional Home Education Students are welcome if space allows. Registration will commence for Traditional Home Education Students 2 weeks prior to the class start on November 23rd. We look forward to seeing you there.

Where: First Alliance Church, 12345 40 St SE, Calgary When: Thursday, Dec 7, Jan 25, Feb 8, Mar 15, Apr 26, May 24 Time: 9:30 -10am drop off and registration, classes run from 10:00am-2:50pm. Pick up by 3:00pm. Who: CFL Students Gr 1-9 Cost: Free for Learn@HOME Students (Teacher-Directed, Online and Blended Program) $20.00/ Traditional Home Education Student

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D E C E M B E R 8 High School Event - West Edmonton Mall Trip This is a great opportunity to meet new friends or reconnect with friends from Camp Evergreen to socialize and do some Christmas Shopping. West Edmonton Mall has over 800 stores, 100 eating establishments and RIDES (We will NOT be going to the water park). This is a school chaperoned event. Students will be required to be in groups of 4 minimum at all times. A bus will be provided leaving from Okotoks and stopping in South Calgary, North Calgary and Red Deer before completing the drive to Edmonton. Come out and enjoy West Ed Mall!

Students will be participating in a curriculum based, holiday themed Amazing Race across the mall with their peers! This activity will take about an hour of your time after lunch and then you will be able to break out to browse the Mall.

Bus pick-up and drop off times will vary depending on location. More details are available on the registration page.

Where: West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton When: Friday, December 8th, 7:00am - 9:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 9-12 Cost: $52/ student

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D E C E M B E R 11-14 Curling Lessons Come and join us to learn the basics of the sport of curling. Trained and qualified instructors will walk all levels of players through the sport in a fun, pressure free environment! This event meets some of the learning outcomes for Physical Education.

Equipment is provided. Please ensure all participants have clean indoor running shoes (no boots). Students without proper foot ware will not be allowed to participate. We recommend mittens, hat or ear covers, a warm jacket and loose fit pants or snow pants.

Where: Huntington Hills Community Centre, 520 78th Ave NW, Calgary When: Monday-Thursday, December 11-14, 12:00-1:00pm Who: CFL Students Gr 1-12 Cost: $35/ student

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D E C E M B E R 15 Polar Express Train at Aspen Crossing Journey to the North Pole!

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to delight in their journey to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate and cookies served on board the train. Passengers will be entertained by many of the characters from the movie as well as a reading of The Polar Express book. Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa will greet the children and each child will receive their own sleigh bell, just like in the movie, to those who BELIEVE.

Experience caroling and holiday entertainment that will surely become an annual holiday tradition for the whole family. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride and join in on the magic of Christmas!

The Train ride is approximately one hour long and includes your golden train ticket, hot chocolate in a ceramic Polar Express collector’s mug, a delicious cookie, as well as your first gift of Christmas, a silver bell.

Where: Aspen Crossing Train Station, Highway 24, Mossleigh When: Friday, December 15, 7:30-8:30pm Who: Recommended for CFL Students Gr 1-6. All ages welcome. 1 parent chaperone per family. Cost: $68/ ticket Please note that ticket sales are final.

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U P C O M I N G E VENTS These events are not confirmed and may be subject to change.

D ECEMBER : D E C E M B E R 1 – F A M I L Y C H R I S T M A S P ARTY

JAUNARY : J A N U A R Y 8 - 29 – A L E X A N D R A W RITER S C E N T R E S O C I E T Y P ROGRAM J A N U A R Y 9 – B U B B L E S OCCER J A N U A R Y 9 – F I R E S TATION J A N U A R Y 11 – CFL C O - C U R R I C U L A R C LASSES J A N U A R Y 12 – S P O R T S F O R F U N – B ASKETBALL J A N U A R Y 12 – H U M A N E S OCIETY J A N U A R Y 23 & 30 – A RCHERY J A N U A R Y 18 – SAIT C A R E E R E XPLORATION C E N T R E E V ENT J A N U A R Y 19 – S K A T I N G A T O L Y M P I C P LAZA J A N U A R Y 25 – CFL C O - C U R R I C U L A R C LASSES J A N U A R Y 27 – H I G H S C H O O L E V E N T – B OWLING J A N U A R Y 29- F E B R U A R Y 13 – Q U I C K D R A W A N I M A T I O N C LASS

FEBRUARY : F E B R U A R Y 1 - 15 – C O O K I N G C LASSES F E B R U A R Y 2 – N A K I S K A S K I D AY F E B R U A R Y 2 - A P R I L 27 – S P R I N G G Y M N A S T I C S C ENTRE F E B R U A R Y 7 – C A L G A R Y P HILHARMONIC O R C H E S T R A – Y O U N G P E R S O N S G U I D E T O O RCHESTRA F E B R U A R Y 8 – CFL C O - C U R R I C U L A R C LASSES F E B R U A R Y 9 – S P O R T S F O R FUN – U L T I M A T E F RISBEE F E B R U A R Y 14- A P R I L 11 – SAIT P ROGRAM F E B R U A R Y 16 – H I G H S C H O O L E V E N T – G A M E S A N D M O V I E N IGHT F E B R U A R Y 26 – S N O W T UBING

E V E N T V O L U N T E E R S N EEDED The Centre for Learning@HOME is actively recruiting parent volunteer chaperones. PARENT VOLUNTEER CHAPERONE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Parent volunteer chaperones will be responsible for a group of students ranging from 5-18 years of age and group sizes ranging from 5- 25 dependent on the event. Successful volunteers will be contacted to sign up for events on a seasonal basis in line with the event release schedule for the school. Parent volunteer chaperones will be asked to chaperone several events per year. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Friendly, responsible adult who enjoys working with and supervising students of all ages. Criminal records check with vulnerable sector required for all successful candidates. PREFERRED SKILLS Friendly, approachable, responsible, experience working with children is an asset.

If you are interested in this role, please contact your local Program Enhancement Coordinator by phone or email.