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*Note: Next meeting

March 18-“Choosing Curriculum”

Meetings are held at The Christian Church of Moncton, 2131 Mountain Road and begin at 7:00 p.m.

*If you would like to bring snacks or other finger food or desserts along to share that would be wonderful.

FREE RIDES AT CRYSTAL PALACE

Friday February 26th, 2010 will be the March Break Kick off. There will be FREE rides from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Used book sale

A used book sale is being held at the Shediac Public Library located at 290 Main Street, unit 100, from March 2 to April 3, 2010.

This sale will take place in the library’s activity room during the library’s normal open hours.

All profits from this sale will help finance the purchase of new books to renew and enrich the library’s permanent collection.

Thousands of books in French and English at bargain prices! Select from fiction, nonfiction, how-to’s, biographies, reference, and more! Everyone is welcome!!!

Librarian: Gabrielle LeBlanc

532-7000, Ext: 244

Vente de livres usagés

Une vente de livres usagés se déroulera à la Bibliothèque publique de Shediac au 290, rue Main, Shediac NB du 2 mars au 3 avril 2010. Cette vente se déroulera dans la salle d’activités de la bibliothèque pendant ses heures d’ouvertures régulières. Tous les profits amassés par cette vente serviront à financer l’achat de nouveaux livres pour renouveler et enrichir la collection permanente de livres de la bibliothèque. Vous êtes tous invités à venir fouiller dans une vaste sélection de titres, anglais ou français, sur une multitude de sujets. Il y a des petits trésors qui vous attendent…

Co-op Classes for the Spring!

Mark your Calendars!  Co-op Classes for the Spring!

There are some exciting opportunities for the homeschooling community starting this spring. Beginning on Wednesday, March 24th for 6 weeks and finishing on April 28th, various classes will be offered at Allison Community Church, 1539 Salisbury Road.

ART

An Art program for home schooled students is once again being offered by Dawn Campbell.

Dawn is very happy to be asked back and is looking forward to seeing the children again and to inspire them in the love of art.

Classes will be broken into the following age groups:

1:00 – 2:00 K- grr 2

2:00 – 3:00 Gr 7 – and up

3:00 – 4:00 Gr 3 – gr 6

There is a cap on class sizes, so sign up right away!

Dawn would like all the children to come with pencil, eraser, scissors, ruler, and sketch book and art pastels in a carry case with the child’s name on everything.

The classes will cost $5.00 per week or $30 for the session.  Payment must be made at the beginning of the first class.  If you are interested in signing up, please call Judith Forsythe at 372-4499 or email me at jerryandjudith@rogers.com.  Looking forward to seeing you there!

CHOIR

A choir program for children in grades 3 – 6 is being offered again by Doris Sabean.

Doris enjoyed her experience with us and is pleased to be doing this for us again.

The choir class will run from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. for a minimum of six weeks with the possibility of a seventh class before the performance at the end of year celebration/graduation.

Cost will be a maximum of $4 per class and there is a minimum required registration of ten children for us to offer the choir.  Payment must be made at the beginning of the first class.  If you are interested in signing up, please email Rachael MacCabe at rmaccabe@nb.sympatico.ca.

TOASTMASTERS

A Toastmasters class will be offered by Heather Harris (Owner and President Training Wheels, Advanced Toastmaster-Gold).

The class will be open to children in grades 4 – 6 and will run from 12:30 – 2:00 P.M.

Cost will be $10 per student for the entire six week session.

The maximum number of students for this class is 9.***

Each mom will be scheduled a turn to supervise once during this session
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Class preparation: “Mastering public presentation skills, like learning to ride a bike, requires practice.  Each week, course participants will be asked to prepare a short presentation incorporating new skills they have learned.  Preparing and practicing is key to successful understanding and retention of course material. Encouragement from parents to complete weekly assignments is important.“

Payment must be made at the beginning of the first class.  If you are interested in signing up, please email Krista Lutes at rklutes@rogers.com.

ORIGIN OF LIFE

A class on the “Origin of Life” will be offered by Judith Forsythe and Krista Lutes.  As we explore life’s origin and design, students will gain a deeper understanding of the evidence of an Intellegent Designer and defend their Christian Worldview of Biology.

The class will be open to all students in grade 7 and up and will run from 12:30 – 2:00 P.M.

Cost will be $10 per student for the entire six week session.

Maximum number of students for this class is 10.***

Class preparation: Students will be expected to complete assignments at home (approximately one hour + worth of work at home per week)  and be prepared to give a short presentation which will be presented on week 5.

Payment must be made at the beginning of the first class.  If you are interested in signing up, please email Krista Lutes at rklutes@rogers.com.

*** Members of Moncton Christian Home Educators have priority in classes where there is a max.***

MOTHERS IN TOUCH

What a blessing it is to have the support of other praying moms.  Join us as we pray specifically for our homeschooled children and the needs of the greater homeschooling community.
Mothers in Touch will take place from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M.

BUILDING FEE

The building fee is $7.00 per family.  This will cover all co-op classes.  We ask that payment be paid for all classes and the building fee on the first day of the co-op, Wednesday, March 24^th.

All children not in class must be supervised by a parent or their designate.

Grade RangeK – 23 – 67 & Up
12:30 – 2 P.M.Art (1 – 2 P.M.)Toastmasters
(grades 4 – 6)Origin of Life
2 – 3 P.M.-ChoirArt
3 – 4-Art-

Next Homeschool Meeting!

Friday, February 19^th – “Record Keeping” (how to keep a record of work/courses completed for university/college entrance requirements) and “Relaxed Homeschooling for the early grades“.

Meetings are held at The Christian Church of Moncton, 2131 Mountain Road and begin at 7:00 p.m.

*If you would like to bring snacks  or other finger food or desserts along to share that would be wonderful.

HENB Annual Home School Conference

Mark Your Calendar!

HENB is sponsoring the
HENB Annual Home School Conference
May 28^th and 29^th, 2010

All at a central location: Sussex Wesleyan Church
280 St. George St., Sussex, New Brunswick

Featuring Key Note Speakers: Mike and Elizabeth Smith

Mike Smith is President of HSLDA USA, a wonderful home educating advocator and serves on the HSLDA Canada Board of Directors

Our 2010 Conference will feature…
Workshops … Used Curriculum … Vendor Hall … Children’s Program…

For more info, click here: http://www.henb.org/conference.htm

Upcoming Meetings

Here’s a list of dates and upcoming meetings for homeschool moms to get together and encourage and grow together:

Friday, February 19^th – “Record Keeping” (how to keep a record of work/courses completed for university/college entrance requirements) and “Relaxed Homeschooling for the early grades“.

Thursday, March 18^th – “Choosing Curriculum”

Friday, April 16^th – Used Curriculum Sale

Friday, May 14^th – Panel of Grads

*Note-these topics are tentative and may change.

Hope to see you all out!

Study Tools Workshop

Hello Everyone,

Ever wonder how you could have done better on tests and want to provide tools to help your homeschooled students study effectively?

Spend an afternoon and learn memorizing tools that will last a lifetime.

It doesn’t matter what age you are or what level your memorizing capabilities are at; any person can benefit from the memorization tools offered in this lesson. Memorization tools are applicable for history dates, shopping lists, chemistry and math formulas, Bible verses, names, events, and directions.

Join Jessalyn Forsythe on Monday, March 8^th at 2:00 for approximately an hour and a half at the Christian Church of Moncton – Mountain Rd. and learn these valuable tools.

All you need to bring is a pen and scrap paper.

This opportunity is open to homeschool students in grade 6 and up and moms who want to pass on these study tips to their children!

Please email jerryandjudith@rogers.com to sign up.

Kings Landing Historical Settlement 19th Century Sugar Bush

It is time now to reserve your class field trip to Kings Landing Historical Settlement 19th Century Sugar Bush.

All of Kings Landing Education Programs are designed to provide high quality learning activities which emphasize knowledge and understanding through student involvement.

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19th Century Sugar Bush
March 15 to 26, 2010
All Grade Levels
$6.50 per student

Kings Landing’s Sugar Bush will demonstrate methods of sugaring off in 19th century New Brunswick from beginning to end. Discover how they made use of their natural environment as you vist our Sugar Bush. Sample maple sap and maple candy on the snow.  Program Length: 2 hours.  This program is currently available in English only

Grades K to 3

• Introduction with props
• Trip to the bush
• Video “Frost and Fire”

Grades 4 and up

• Video “The World Turned Updside Down”
• Trip to the bush
• Video “Frost and Fire”

Optional: Sugar Bush Meal Package
$6.00 per person
Meal will be served at the historic King’s Head Inn located in the heart of the village.  Students and Teachers can pre-order the following:

• Homemade pancakes with maple syrup
• A cookie
• A small milk

Click on “ Register Now” to sign up today!

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Information about our spring education programs will be available in mid March

WHEN
March 15 to 26, 2010

WHERE
Kings Landing Historical Settlement
Exit 253
Route 2 Trans-Canada Highway
Prince William, NB
E6K 0A5

PLEASE NOTE RESERVATION PROCEDURES:
We realize it can be frustrating to be unable to contact us at your convenience; therefore we encourage you to register for Sugar Bush Program by using the on-line registration form. If you have any trouble submitting the electronic form, please provide all of the same information via email or fax:

E-MAIL: Karen.Price2@gnb.ca
FAX: 506-363-4989

MAIL: Education Office
Kings Landing Historical Settlement
5804, Route 102
Prince William, NB
E6K 0A5

Provide all information requested on the registration form

19th Century Sugar Bush Cost $6.50 per student

Complimentary admission is provided for 1 adult teacher/supervisor for every 10 paid students

$11.25 per additional teacher/supervisor will be added to your bill

Optional Sugar Bush Meal Package $6.00 per person

You will receive written confirmation detailing your program via e-mail or fax. Please return the questionnaire to enable us to be prepared for your group as soon as possible

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