WONDERING HOW TO REGISTER?

OCTOBER EVENTS

2 0 2 0 - 2 0 2 1 E D I T I O N

Southern Alberta

1. All of the events can be found at centreforlearning.ca by clicking on the Events tab.

2. Then follow the Registration link to see all of the current and upcoming events.

3. USEFUL TIPS for searching program offerings and locations

Locate the blue “Find” button at the top right of the Events’ Registration tab

Using the “Title” field, type in an activity (eg. Art, Basketball, Theatre) CLICK SEARCH.

OR

Using the “Title” field, type in one of the following for a more comprehensive geographic list of activities. CLICK

SEARCH.

CAL – for Calgary and surrounding communities

CENTRAL – for Red Deer and surrounding communities

MED HAT – for Medicine Hat and surrounding communities

LETH – for Lethbridge and surrounding communities

EDM– for Edmonton and surrounding communities

GP – for Grande Prairie and surrounding communities

PEACE RVR – for Peace River and surrounding communities

PROV – for provincial activities that may be of interest to all geographic locations

Susan French Program Enhancement Coordinator

Email: sfrench@redeemer.ab.ca

Phone: 403-915-6279

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 2020 - 2021 SCHOOL YEAR EVENTS Information for 2020-2021 School Year School authorities continue to have the flexibility to offer extra-curricular activities to students. Planned events will follow the Alberta Health Services recommendations, Christ the Redeemer Re-entry to Schools Plan, The Centre for Learning@HOME event guidelines, Alberta Safety Guidelines for Physical Activity in Alberta Schools, venue and facilitator requirements. Sibling participation will be limited to family orientated events. Your Program Enhancement Coordinator will strive to offer a variety of activities with your student’s safety in mind. CO– CURRICULAR CLASSES Co-curricular outings are suspended until further notice. Please see Christ the Redeemer COVID 19 Re -entry guidelines here COVID-19 PRE EVENT PREPARATION

Parents please:

Reinforce proper hand washing technique.

Teach responsible respiratory etiquette.

Encourage non-contact greetings. (No hugs, high-fives, fist bumps at events)

Ensure your child feels comfortable wearing a mask.

Label your students water bottle that they bring to events.

COVID-19 EVENT PRECAUTIONS 1. Prior to attending an event or activity, attendees are expected to review the COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire.

The questionnaire may be found on The Centre for Learning@HOME website under events tab, or follow the link

COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire

If attendee answers “Yes” to any questions - stay home and use the COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to determine

whether you need to be tested for COVID-19.

2. All attendees must be registered in the appropriate category, this includes parent/guardian, siblings and or

students who are observing or chaperoning event.

This will assist with AHS contact tracing is the need arises.

3. Prior to commencing any activity participants will be required to wash or sanitize their hands and Physical

distancing will be encouraged where ever possible. For indoor events participants and staff will wear a mask

whenever possible.

S E P T EMBE R 2 8 – J UN E 1 0

S I G M U N D B R O U W E R - W r i t i n g W o r k s h o p I T R O C K S T O B E A S T O R Y N I N G A - V i r t u a l P r o g r a m

The Story Ninja Writing Course includes: - two live on-line lessons per week from October to June - 30 to 40 minutes teaching each session, followed by text chat interaction with students - available Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday - three different grade levels: ¾, ⅚, ⅞ - taught by best-selling author Sigmund Brouwer - lessons are privacy secured - lessons are archived for access at any time - all components of writing curriculum covered for each grade level - lessons on narrative, expository and essay writing - a pdf for each lesson with outcomes and goals for teachers/parents - a worksheet for each lesson with assignment for the Story Ninja - Sigmund Brouwer ebooks included to encourage reading - a bonus membership to 28-video lessons from the Academy For Writers

Where: Virtual When: Monday/ Wednesdays or Tuesday/ Thursdays Who: Grade 3-8 Cost: CFL Group rate Student - $79 Family - $105

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O C T OB E R 7 R O Y A L T Y R R E L L M U S E U M – D R U M H E L L E R A Royal Tyrrell Museum interpreter will guide students on a 90 min hike in the badlands to search for fossils, see real dinosaur remains, and learn about ancient Alberta. WHERE: Meet outside the front entry of the Royal Tyrrell Museum WHEN: Wednesday, October 7 TIME: Option #1 10:15 AM Dinosite (90min Hike) Group will depart the Museum at 10:30 it will NOT be possible to join the group late. 12:00 Lunch break in personal vehicle as cafeteria is closed 12:30 PM- 12:45 PM timed ticket entry to Museum exhibits (single entry, no re-entry) Option #2 12:30 PM- 12:45 PM timed ticket entry to Museum exhibits (single entry, no re-entry)

3:00PM Dinosite (90min Hike) Option #3

Timed entry to Museum at 1:00 PM. No hike, just general admission for Centre for Learning@HOME students and 1 parent.

WHO: Hike is best suited for students Grade 4-12 Students only on hike as program size is limited. Museum entry must be with a parent chaperone. COST: $10.50/ student for hike only

FREE entry to Museum for The Centre for Learning@HOME home school students and one home school parent.

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O C T O B E R 9 C Y P R E S S H I L L S P R O V I N C I A L P A R K Park interpreter will lead our group on a guided hike. GPS / Geocaching - Discover the thrill of geocaching…a high-tech navigational treasure hunt for all ages! Learn how to use the GPS to find hidden caches with your team, and how GPS, compass and map skills can help navigate the backcountry. Students grade 6+ may navigate without parent assistance, younger students may require parent assistance.

Where: Meet at Cypress Hills Visitor Centre - Elkwater When: Friday, October 9 Nature Hike: 10:00 AM -11:30 AM Geo Caching: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Who: Best Suited for CFL Students Grade Grade 4 + Cost: CFL Student = $11

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O C T O B E R 19 - N O V E M B E R 9 C L A Y H A N D B U I L D I N G – G R A D E 1 - 3 L E T H B R I D G E Join us for a hands-on learning experience with clay! Our instructor Ethan will take you through a series of projects featuring the three main handbuilding techniques: pinch pot, coil, and slab building. After working with these techniques for the first three classes, decorate your pieces with underglaze and make them uniquely yours. Items are available for pick up 2-3 weeks following the end of class.

Where: CASA Clay Studio When: Mondays, October 19, 26, November 2, & 9 _ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Who: Best suited students grade 1-4 Cost: $90.00

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O C T O B E R 19 - N O V E M B E R 9 E X P L O R I N G A R T – G R A D E 4 - 6 L E T H B R I D G E Explore 2D mediums like painting, drawing, printmaking and collage in this supportive environment. Learn more about colour theory, compositions, values and tones while creating beautiful pieces of art. All materials are supplied, so come ready to learn new things and expand your art repertoire under supportive instruction.

Where: CASA 2D Studio When: Mondays, October 19, 26, November 2, & 9 _ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Who: Best suited for students grade 4 - 6 Cost: $90.00

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OC T OB E R 14 - N O V E M B E R 4 A T H L E T I C S / R U N P R O G R A M - L E T H B R I D G E Caylee Vogel, Lethbridge College Women’s Cross Country coach and her team of Be Fit for Life staff will lead an Athletics program with a focus on running. Where: Meet at Lethbridge College Tennis courts When: Wednesday, October 14, 21, 28, November 4 Who: CFL Students Cost: $20

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OC T OB E R 15 - N O V E M B E R 3 R U N C L U B - M E D H A T Ms. Catherine Scott, The Centre for Learning@HOME teacher / facilitator will lead a Walk-to-Run program where students will gradually learn to run a distance event. Where: Kin Coulee Toboggan Shelter When: October 15, 20, 27, November 3 Who: CFL Students Cost: Complementary

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OC T OB E R 22 P A I N T I N G C L A S S - M E D H A T Graphic design artist Christie the painter girl will lead students in creating a 16X20 painting on canvas. All supplies provided. Where: TBD When: October 22 Grade 1-3 _ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Be kind painting) FULL Grade 4-6 _ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Love Hooo) Grade 6-12_ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Love Hooo) Who: CFL Students Cost: $21.00

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O C T O B E R 22

V I R T U A L T R A V E L C L U B

Using Google Earth and free virtual museum tours, we can still explore cities, museums, and other tour sites. Some highlights include virtual tours of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Louvre in Paris, and Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. We will also explore features of Google Earth. Not only will we view masterful art and architecture, but we will also build our community while learning new technology. WHEN: Thursday, October 22 TIME: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM WHO: CFL Students

Zoom link to join us for our virtual tours: https://redeemer.zoom.us/j/99986828132?pwd=TjBsMkJjNDhkdTZ2UE5wT3RWa25oQT09 Zoom Meeting Password: 843046 TEACHER: Mr. Marion vmarion@redeemer.ab.ca 1-800-659-1945 Ext 5317

N O V E M B E R 03 - D E C E M B E R 15 S W I M L E S S O N S – M E D I C I N E H A T Red Cross Swim Lessons Levels 1-6. IMPORTANT - Parents are required to go into the water with students in Swim Kids level 1, 2, and 3. Parents are required to assist with student physical manipulation while students learn skills as the instructor needs to stay distanced. Where: Family Leisure Centre When: Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 Level 1 & 2 1:05PM - 1:40 PM $60.00 Click Here to Register Level 3 & 4 1:45 PM - 2:20 PM $60.00 Click Here to Register

Level 5 & 6 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM $73.00 Click Here to Register

N O V E M B E R 10 – D E C E M B E R 15 S P O R T F O R F U N - M E D H A T E v e n t d e t a i l s t o f o l l o w .

Where: Medicine Hat Leisure Centre – Fieldhouse When: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 Who: 2:30 PM– 3:15 PM Grade 1-6 Click Here to Register 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Grade 6-12 Click Here to Register Cost: $25

N O V E M B E R 5 , 1 2 , 2 6 , D E C E M B E R 3 S P I N - L E T H B R I D G E Spin is a high-intensity rhythm-based workout done on a specialized stationary bike. The instructor will

take you on a journey of races, hills and jogs. Expect a party on the bike, incredible beats, simple

choreography and an energy you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else! The Spin portion of the class

will be followed by stretching to increasing flexibility.

Where: Unite - 315 – 8TH St S, Lethbridge When: Thursdays, November 5, 12, 26, December 3 at

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Who: Students 4”11 or taller Cost: $35.00

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N O V E M B E R 16 - D E C E M B E R 7 E X P L O R I N G A R T – G R A D E 1 - 3 L E T H B R I D G E Designed for early art appreciators, this class is a great option for those with big imaginations that need a creative outlet! Collage, painting, drawing, and table top sculpture (model magic and/or paper mache) are all covered in this wonderful four week course. Learn about the basics of colour theory and explore what it means to be an artist. All materials are supplied!

Where: CASA 2D Studio When: Mondays, October 19, 26, November 2, & 9 _ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Who: Best suited for students grade 1-3 Cost: $90.00

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N O V E M B E R 16 - D E C E M B E R 7 C L A Y W H E E L – G R A D E 4 - 6 L E T H B R I D G E Whether you have previous experience or this is your first time playing with clay, this class is a very popular option for the older students. With an extra hour built into the class for practicing centering, shaping and trimming, you'll be a pro in no time. Bring some patience with you and be prepared to get muddy! Functional or decorative, the choice is yours! Items are available for pick up 2-3 weeks following the end of class.

Where: CASA Clay Studio When: Mondays, November 16, 23, 30, December 7 _ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Who: Best suited for students grade 4 -6 Cost: $115.00

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N O V E M B E R 18 - D E C E M B E R 9 C O U L E E C L I M B I N G B O U L D E R I N G S E R I E S –L E T H B R I D G E Ready for a challenge? Register for our 4-session bouldering series! Participants will be instructed on safe conduct, falling technique, and the basics of bouldering. Where: Coulee Climbing 1-1602 3 Ave S When: Wednesdays, November 18, 25, December 2 & 9 Who: Grade 1-6 _ 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM Grade 6 -12_ 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM Grade 1-12 _ 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM (if first two programs meet capacity) Cost: $52.50 /Shoe Rental Included

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N O V E M B E R 19

P A I N T I N G C L A S S - M E D H A T Graphic design artist Christie the painter girl will lead students in creating a 16X20 painting on canvas. All supplies provided. Where: TBD When: Thursday, November 19 Grade 1-3 _ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Grade 4-6 _ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Grade 6-12_ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Who: CFL Students Cost: $21.00

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N O V E M B E R 19

V I R T U A L T R A V E L C L U B

Using Google Earth and free virtual museum tours, we can still explore cities, museums, and other tour sites. Some highlights include virtual tours of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Louvre in Paris, and Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. We will also explore features of Google Earth. Not only will we view masterful art and architecture, but we will also build our community while learning new technology. WHEN: Thursday, November 19 TIME: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM WHO: CFL Students

Zoom link to join us for our virtual tours: https://redeemer.zoom.us/j/99986828132?pwd=TjBsMkJjNDhkdTZ2UE5wT3RWa25oQT09 Zoom Meeting Password: 843046 TEACHER: Mr. Marion vmarion@redeemer.ab.ca 1-800-659-1945 Ext 5317

N O V E M B E R 20 W O R M C A S T I N G S – M E D I C I N E H A T Students will have the opportunity to tour the farm where worm castings are made. T.R.A.D. Worm Industries is dedicate to preserving the environment by re-purposing materials that would normally end up in a land fill. By doing this, T.R.A.D. Industries manufacture an organic super food for your growing needs. Where: T.R.A.D Worm Industries Ltd When: Friday, November 20 _10:00 AM– 11:00 AM Who: Grade 1-12 students Cost: Free

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U P C O M I N G EV E N T S These events are not confirmed and are subject to change based on venue availability and COVID 19 spread. At this time, please refer to the Events tab of The Centre for Learning@HOME website www.centreforlearning.ca for a list of upcoming events.

December 14 – Family Christmas Party – Medicine Hat

December 16 – Family Christmas Party – Lethbridge

D E C E M B E R E V E N T S W I L L B E L A U N C H E D N O V E M B E R 1 .

P L E A S E W A T C H O U R W E B S I T E W W W . C E N T R E F O R L E A R N I N G . C A O N T H E E V E N T S T A B

F O R T H E M O S T U P T O D A T E I N F O R M A T I O N .

E V E N T V O L U N T E E R S N E E D E D

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.

CFL Sibling Participation Siblings of CFL students may register and participate in a limited number of CFL events in the 2020 –

2021 school year. Each event description will indicate if siblings may attend.

• Parent/guardian must attend and supervise sibling attendees.

• Event must be low risk, age appropriate, and have ample capacity.

Co-Curricular Workshop are limited to CFL students only.

S T U D E N T S U P E R V I S I O N S T A N D A R D S A N D P A R E N T P A R T I C I P A T I O N All field trips and events hosted by The Centre for Learning@HOME require supervision to ensure acceptable levels of behavior and safety.

The Centre for Learning@HOME will have at least one school staff member on site at every event we host. Staff, and when necessary, parent

volunteers (who have provided police issued security clearance documents), will attend events to meet the necessary supervision ratios set

out by Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools and as listed below.

The CFL welcomes parents to participate in activities and events whenever possible. Some events require a parent supervise every

participant; other events/venues restrict parent participation. The role of the parent is included in each event description. Please see below

for an explanation of the rational.

1. P A R E N T P A R T I C I P A T I O N I S M A N D A T O R Y In this scenario, the students will require one on one assistance to complete the task or the venue has asked us to have a parent

with each child. A CFL staff member will be there to assist the event leader, check in students and parents, and obtain the activity

waiver forms.

2. P A R E N T P A R T I C I P A T I O N I S V O L U N T A R Y In this scenario, the parents are welcome to stay and participate, or release their student(s) to the care of The CFL staff and

approved volunteers. The ratio of adults to students is in accordance with Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools’ policy (below). If

the parent elects to drop their student(s) off, they must deliver the student(s) to the school staff member at the event to check

them in and sign the activity waiver. At the end of the event, the parent must collect the student(s) from the school staff member

at the specified time and ensure the staff member knows the parent has arrived to pick up the student(s). Please do not drop your

student off at the door or plan to pick them up outside.

3. P A R E N T P A R T I C I P A T I O N I S R E S T R I C T E D O R N O T A L L O W E D In this scenario, the host venue has asked that parents not participate either due to the nature of the event (i.e. swim lessons) or

because of limited space. The Centre for Learning@HOME will provide supervision according to the supervision standard set by

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools. Parents may be able to watch from the sidelines (like in swim lessons) or drop the student(s)

off and pick them up at the end of the program. When dropping off your student(s), please deliver the student(s) to the school staff

member at the event to check them in and sign the activity waiver. At the end of the event, the parent must collect the student(s)

from the school staff member at the specified time and ensure the staff member knows you have arrived to pick up the student(s).

Please do not drop your student off at the door or plan to pick them up outside.

If arrangements are made for someone other than the parent/guardian to pick up a student, please notify The CFL staff member, in writing,

prior to the start of the event.

S U P E R V I S I O N R A T I O S A S S E T B Y C H R I S T T H E R E D E E M E R C A T H O L I C S C H O O L S F O R F I E L D T R I P S

G R A D E L E V E L A D U L T : S T U D E N T R A T I O

1-3 1:5

4-6 1:10

7-9 1:15

10-12 1:25

Please note, some activities replicate a classroom setting (example: teacher led co-curricular classes) and in such situations, the Field Trip

Supervision Ratios will not apply. Ratios similar to a traditional classroom will apply.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding supervision, please contact The Centre for Learning@HOME Program Enhancement

Coordinator for your area.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Screening Questionnaire

PARENTS/GUARDIANS/STUDENTS MUST USE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE DAILY TO DECIDE IF THE

STUDENT SHOULD ATTEND EVENTS AND ACTIVITY

Risk Assessment: Initial Screening Questions

1. Do you, or your child attending the program, have any of the below symptoms: CIRCLE ONE

Fever YES NO

Cough YES NO

Shortness of Breath / Difficulty Breathing YES NO

Sore throat YES NO

Chills YES NO

Painful swallowing YES NO

Runny Nose / Nasal Congestion YES NO

Feeling unwell / Fatigued YES NO

Nausea / Vomiting / Diarrhea YES NO

Unexplained loss of appetite YES NO

Loss of sense of taste or smell YES NO

Muscle/ Joint aches YES NO

Headache YES NO

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) YES NO

2. Has the person attending the activity/facility travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days? YES NO

3. Have you/your child had close unprotected* contact (face-to-face contact within 2 meters/6 feet) with someone who has travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days and who is ill**?

YES

NO

4. Have you/your child attending the program or activity had close unprotected* contact (face-to-face contact within 2 meters/6 feet) in the last 14 days with someone who is ill**?

YES NO

5. Have you/your child or anyone in your household been in close unprotected* contact in the last 14 days with someone who is being investigated or confirmed to be a case of COVID-19?

YES

NO

* “unprotected” means close contact without appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

** “ill means someone with COVID-19 symptoms on the list above”

If you have answered “Yes” to any of the above questions, please DO NOT enter the school at this time. You

should stay home and use the COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to determine whether you need to be tested

for COVID-19.

If you have answered “No” to all the above questions, you may attend events and activities.

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Published: July 21, 2020

COVID-19 INFORMATION

THINGS TO DO TO STAY SAFE

Wash your hands

Keep a safe distance from each other Cover

your cough

Stay home if sick

Do not share food or personal items

Follow the rules for masks