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PROGRAM GUIDE March 2013 PHOENIX FOUNDATION 320-19 STREET SE BUG’S WORLD WHERE LEARNING COMES ALIVE!
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PROGRAM GUIDE March 2013
PHOENIX FOUNDATION
320-19 STREET SE
BUG’S WORLD
WHERE LEARNING
COMES ALIVE!
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CONTENTS
Welcome to Phoenix!
Who We Are 4
In-The-Scene Education* 5
Other Services We Offer 6
How the Schedule Works 8
Evergreen Theatre 10
Week 29 11
Birds of Paradise 12
Week 30 14
Butterflies 15
Week 31 16
Week 32 17
Reptiles and Amphibians 19
Week 33 20
Pat Schedule 21
Earth day Feast 22
Open House Dates 23
Registration Forms 24
Camps 28
Year Calendar 29
Allergies 30
Other Important Info 31
How to Register 33
Thank you for being a part of Phoenix! Phoenix Foundation, 320 19 Street SE
Open T-F: 9-4 PM
IMPORTANT NOTES
This guide covers the
classes and events that will
be offered from
March 19. 2013 to May 10. 2013
Please be sure to check
out our website and the
Google Calendar for
cancellations and
updates.
www.phoenixfoundation.ca
As new activities, field trips
and events become
available; updates will be
posted there and on our
yahoo group!!
Can’t get on the yahoo
group? Email us and we
will add you!
Registration begins
NOW!
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Phoenix is a publicly accredited, non-profit, private Alberta school that specializes in home
schooling programs. We offer four program choices to families - Kindergarten, School-Directed,
Home Education and Blended from kindergarten through grade 12.
We are not a designated special needs school and as such do not provide
specific programs for students on either end of the learning spectrum.
Our mission is to provide unique learning opportunities for families so
that each young person may develop into a life-long learner and
responsible global citizen.
We offer hundreds of great home schooling classes each year. Classes are open to all families
whether they are registered with Phoenix as their school board or not. These classes should be
considered resources, the same as a book or CD and may not cover all the Alberta Programs of
Study Learning Outcomes in any one class.
Each educational program can be customized to
suit your child's needs, learning styles and the 21st
century environment!
We are accepting rescue
students!
“Learning opportunities must shift from an emphasis on content to an emphasis on process."
~ Alberta Education, Dec 2008
Q. What benefits are there to being a registered student of
Phoenix?
Registered Phoenix Students and their families receive a 20% DISCOUNT OFF all
workshops, camps and events. This discount does not apply to fieldtrips or outside
services such as guest speakers or theatre groups. To get these great discounts, you
must be registered with us prior to September 30 in either a home education, blended
or school directed program.
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IN-THE–SCENE
EDUCATION
Phoenix’s unique IN-THE-SCENE* education concept makes learning
come alive! Resident Artist Jill Mann and her creative team carefully
construct huge SCENES in our 3000 square foot Creation Studio in
which students of all ages can explore ideas, master outcomes and
make memories that will last a lifetime!
FOR GRADES 1-3 and 4-6 students!
Small age range, more customization . . . tons of fun!
Themes for 2012-2013
Fall 2012 Pirates
Late Fall Medieval
Winter 2013 Ancient Greece
Spring Bug’s World
Late Spring Literary
Characters
Early Summer First Nations
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SERVICES WE OFFER
NOVEL STUDIES We have an assortment of novel study packages available
for rent. Please see the front desk for a complete list.
PLANNING OR PROBLEMS Book an appointment with your teacher anytime Tuesday
through Friday from 9AM to 4 PM to plan your year, get
help or ask questions. Your teacher is your LEARNING
COACH.
RESOURCES We can order any resource you may want from the
Learning Resource Centre and many other vendors –
http://www.lrc.education.gov.ab.ca/pro/default.html
TUTORING Just half an hour a week can make a huge difference to your
child’s learning! Perhaps they are struggling in an area and
need extra assistance. Book a one-on-one private session
with your teacher.
Price: $12.50 per half hour for SDP or
Blended Programs
$55.00 an hour for Home Education or
non-members
Price: $FREE
Price: varies per item
Price: varies per item
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Price: $ FREE
SQUAWK CAST Every week we publish an audio cast on our website. It is
hosted by Jill Mann and Diana Stinn, the two slightly nutty
founders of the school and features reviews, tips and things
to do with homeschooling.
YAHOO GROUP Meet other parents and share your ideas, resources and
successes online. This is our primary means of
communicating with families and we ask that all Phoenix
Families join this group.
LITERACY PROGRAM New - This year we have a certificated teacher dedicated
specifically to increasing and improving literacy for our
students. Check out our many Language Arts classes. Your
Learning Coach is also available for private sessions.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING Not sure what level your child is working at? Set up an
appointment with your teacher to do a free diagnostic test
that will help determine what levels your child is working
at in language arts and math.
Price: $FREE for SDP or Blended
Programs
$50.00 for Home Education or non-
members
Price: $FREE
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pho
enixeducationfoundation/
Price: varies per item
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HOW THE SCHEDULE WORKS!
We have heard YOU! Starting with this time period, we will now have designated time slots for each
subject area. The day is divided into 4 periods. Each lesson is 1.25 hours.
TUESDAY THURSDAY
Start Time Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM SOC MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
10:45 AM GYM/
HEALTH SOC MATH LA
12:00 PM LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM LA GYM/
HEALTH SCI MATH
1:45 PM MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
SCI
You may drop your student off after signing him or her in for the program if you feel they are
capable of being on their own. (Improper behavior will not be tolerated. You will be called and your
child will require supervision thereafter.) We do not provide out of class supervision unless you
arrange for it at the Front Desk. Lunch supervision costs $5.00 per child per day.
Your child will need indoor shoes as many of our programs may include gym time. Make sure you
send a lunch, water bottle and a snack. No refrigeration or microwaves are available for students.
Please NO NUT products. All items should be clearly marked with your child’s name.
Prompt pick up is required at the end of all programs. If you are late, please call to inform us so that
your child does not worry. Please note: Babysitting charges ($5.00) will apply for every 15 minutes or
part thereof after the stated program end time that you are late. This will be charged to your credit
card or funding account.
REMEMBER, Phoenix is open to ALL students, families and learners – old or young!
CLASSES
Imagine them there!
BUY A BLOCK!
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WELCOME TO
BUGS WORLD
LEARN SHARE & GROW!
Classes, Camps and Fieldtrips – so
many ways to explore the world
around us!
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EVERGREEN THEATRE IS
COMING . . .
MARCH 8 – 9:30 AM
TICKETS $8.00 per person
(age 2 and under are free)
By Meg Braem
Music and lyrics by Paul Morgan Donald
"Quit bugging me!" Norah squeals as she smacks at
the hoards of mosquitoes descending on her arms
and legs. "Could this family camping trip get any
worse? Why do bugs even exist?" she yells.
Seconds later Norah finds herself no bigger than a
blade of grass. Join Norah on an epic adventure, as
she travels over ant hills, under dead leaves and
across sidewalks discovering the magical and vital
world of insects.
Curriculum Links:
Life Cycles
Waste and Our World
Plant Growth and Changes
Air and Aerodynamics
Flight
JOIN US AFTER THE
SHOW
Special follow-up class
that will include a review
of the show, extension
activities and a take-
home souvenir that the
kids will make!
DIV 1 (Grades 1-3)
DIV 2 (Grades 4-6)
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WEEK 29 – March 19-22, 2013
TUESDAY (March 19) THURSDAY (March 21)
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
My World: Parks What are the things
we expect to see in a park? Discover what kinds of parks exist. Share what makes
your local park special.
3D Bugs Using shapes such as cylinders, cubes and
more make and design a host of 3D
bugs!
Spring Flowers Expanding your
vocabulary! Learn about flowers – what they do, notice their differences and describe how they
look.
Edible Bugs Around the world
people eat bugs – find out how and why!
This class may involve some BUG related
food!
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH SPECIAL
GYM plus Growing like a Weed!
Physical activities and a discussion about how we grow and
what we need for our bodies to grow!
Famous Albertans: John Acorn
The scientist from the Nature Nut series – find out his story!
One Hundred Hungry Ants
They were going to a picnic – first by 4 rows of 25, then by 5 rows of 20 . . . find out if they ever got there!
Professor Ants Join special Guest
Judy from OUTDOORSIN and learn all about the
mighty ant!
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE SPECIAL
Spelling Bee Buzz! Buzz! Learn
some strategies and test your skills. Read
and learn about BEES!
GYM plus Growing like a weed!
Physical activities and a discussion about how we grow and
what we need for our bodies to grow!
Snakes Ever touched a
snake? Come and learn all about these slithering creatures.
Arachnophobia Join special Guest
Judy from OUTDOORSIN and
learn all about SPIDERS!
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE
ARTS SCIENCE
Apple Add Up! Count them! Taste Them!
Compare and graph them! YUM!
Buggy- Adverbs and Adjectives
Using your words, describe the crazy
bugs you see in the Creation Studio.
Edible Bugs Around the world
people eat bugs – find out how and why!
This class may involve some BUG related
food!
Microbes Let’s dig out the
microscopes and look deeper into the world around us. Everything
is made up of cells. How do they work?
Phoenix Families routinely spend an average of $700.00 above their funding
allotment for each child. Most homeschooling families still feel this is a great
deal for such personalized education for their child! This stat is from 2003
Pan Canadian Study on Home Education in Canada.
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EPCOR CENTRE Presents National Geographic Live!
Birds of Paradise with Tim Laman & Ed Scholes
STUDENT EVENT
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 10:15am, EPCOR CENTRE's Jack Singer Concert Hall
Tim Laman, a renowned photographer and forest canopy researcher, and ornithologist Ed Scholes, will
soon publish a major National Geographic book, Birds of Paradise Revealed, taking us deep into New
Guinea to observe these astonishing avian creatures. Evolved to attract mates with their
extraordinarily colorful feathers, which they display in dances executed with ballerina-like grace, these
birds are a living laboratory of evolution. Meet all 39 species and enjoy their secret lives, bizarre
displays, and dazzling courtship antics in breathtaking visuals.
All students welcome.
Recommended for Grades 3-10.
Life sciences
Biology
Ecosystems
Photography
ICT* & STS**
Tickets are $10.00 per person
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James and the Giant Peach
Book Description
A little magic can take you a long way. When James Henry
Trotter accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old
peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the
top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a
house. Then James discovers a secret entranceway into the
fruit, and when he crawls inside, he meets a bunch of
marvelous oversized friends -- Old Green-Grasshopper,
Centipede, Ladybug, Miss Spider, and more. After years of
feeling like an outsider in the house of his despicable Aunt
Sponge and Aunt Spiker, James has finally found a place
where he belongs.
(There is a limit of 10 kids for this class! Starts April 11
and runs for two weeks. Book included in class fee.)
Find out more about Ronald Dahl by going to http://www.roalddahl.com/
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WEEK 30 – March 26 - 29, 2013
TUESDAY (March 26) THURSDAY (March 28)
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
Spring in the Ukraine
Let’s take a look at the spring traditions in this country and compare them to
our own.
Angry Birds Watch out pigs! Here
comes the birds! Discover how angles,
force and speed influence trajectories!
Come prepared to fling a few things!
Scaredy Squirrel Based on the adventures of
SCAREDY SQUIRREL. Learn about this furry creature. Where he
lives and what he eats! You’ll be nuts about
this class.
Easter Crafts and Stories
An hour and 15 minutes for Easter fun. Crafts, music, food and fun!
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH LA
GYM plus Bend, Stretch and Grow Physical activities
plus a health segment on the importance of stretching and
warm up.
Build a City: Urban Planning
Using boxes, paint and more build a city
– learn what characteristics make
a city desirable.
Bunny Bonanza Those rascally rabbits!
This class is sure to have you multiplying
like a bunny!
Flat Flopsy Place Flat Flopsy, the
colorful cardboard bunny around the
creation studio. Take her picture and create
an adventure story.
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE MATH
Frog and Toad are Friends
Based on the fun book about two unlikely friends.
Explore differences, talk about friendship
and more!
GYM plus Bend, Stretch and Grow Physical activities
plus a health segment on the importance of
stretching and warm up.
“Egg”eriments Learn about eggs and do some “egg”citing
experiments with eggs!
“Egg”traordinary Equations
Open an egg and find out what’s inside . . .
solve the problem and get the answer
“egg”actly right to win a prize!
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE
ARTS SCIENCE
Leap Frog Math 2,4,6 . . . skip count
your way by “leaping” over
numbers just like a frog!
Research It: Carnivorous Plants Create a cool project
about man-eating plants. Well . . . ok,
they prefer flies! Who knew!
Easter Eggs and Crafts
An hour and 15 minutes for Easter fun. Crafts, music, food and
fun!
Wormery and Composting
Find out all about worms and how they can help compost your kitchen
waste.
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BUTTERFLIES!!! We have 150 crawling caterpillars in need of a home! Watch them
grow fat, change and transform into beautiful butterflies.
Possible Curriculum Links:
Life Cycles
Waste and Our World
Needs of Plants and Animals
Air and Aerodynamics
Flight
$2.50 each Quantities are limited!
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WEEK 31 – April 2 – April 5
TUESDAY THURSDAY
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
Calgary’s History Part 1
We live in one of the best cities in Canada.
Find out more about the local history, the famous people and their stories.
Graph it! Create some surveys,
find out some interesting things about the people
around Phoenix and then graph it!
Bug Shaped Poems Use bug shapes as a
template to create some spring poetry!
Making Monster Flowers Add some beautiful
flowers to the creation studio. Learn all about the
parts of flowers and the role they play in plant
reproduction.
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH LA
Gym plus Fruits and Veggies
Physical activities along with a discussion about the importance of fruits
and vegetables in a healthy diet.
Famous Canadians: Dr. Suzuki
A part of social studies this year you should be finding out more about famous Canadians and their stories. Dr. David Suzuki is one of those
people.
3D Bugs Using shapes such as cylinders, cubes and
more make and design a host of 3D bugs!
Bug Cartoons Kids love cartoons! Use
our iPads, various pencils and other drawing tools to
create some novel bug cartoons. A great way to
use language skills!
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE MATH
Up, Up, Down Based on Robert Munsch’s famous
book. Related activities, crafts and more! Don’t miss it!
Gym plus Fruits and Veggies
Physical activities along with a discussion about the importance of fruits
and vegetables in a healthy diet.
MSB: Plants a Seed Join the Magic School
Bus on a journey inside a seed. Find out how it grows and changes!
Patterns in the Forest Look around the creation
studio. What kind of shapes do you see? –
circles, squares, cylinders, cubes. What
are the differences between 2-D and 3-D
shapes?
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS SCIENCE
SWAT AWAY Numbers
Use your fly swatter and get rid of those pesky numbers! A
hilarious math class for sure!
Funky Petals Use a simple flower shape
as a graphic organizer. Each petal can represent a thought or idea. Explore
other cool graphic organizers.
Paper Making First we will rip it up,
then mash it and finally we will dip our trays into
it to make beautiful homemade paper!
MSB: Inside the Hive Join the Magic School
Bus and find out all about bees! And what it is like to live inside a hive! This is a
busy class, so please beeeeee on time!
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WEEK 32- April 9 – April 12
TUESDAY (April 9) THURSDAY (April 11)
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
Calgary’s History Part TWO
Pet Care and Costs This fun filled class will study baby animals and
examine the costs involved in their care. A real life lesson in how
things can really add up!
MSB: Spins a Web Join the Magic School
Bus for a look at SPIDERS and what role they play in the web of life! Also sign up for the FINE ARTS class, Itsy Bitsy Spider for more
activities.
Go Fly a Kite There's nothing better to do on a warm and windy
day then to fly a kite. Learn about the history of
kites and make one for yourself.
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH LA
Gym plus Tumble Weeds
This class will focus on tumbling, rolling and
moving. The discussion today will
focus on how movement and music
can make us feel.
Alberta: Spring on the Farm
As the snow slowly melts away, what will farmers across the province be doing?
Caring for newly born baby animals, preparing
fields and planting gardens. Find out more.
Pet Care and Costs This fun filled class will study baby animals and
examine the costs involved in their care. A real life lesson in how
things can really add up!
James and the Giant Peach
This is a novel study class. See page 13 for a description of the book. Cost includes the book!
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE MATH
Hungry Caterpillar – Part 1
Using Eric Carle’s book, explore the
lifecycle of the caterpillar. Create a habitat and take one
home at the end of this two part class.
Gym plus Tumble Weeds
This class will focus on tumbling, rolling and
moving. The discussion today will focus on how movement and music
can make us feel.
Mud Puddles Are a mixture of soil and water and so much fun! Review what you know
about rocks and minerals and then dive into some messy MUD fun! (PSSST – wear old
cloths!)
Make a Fractional Bug Use a quarter of this and
a half of that to create unique and novel bug! This is a class all about
fractions.
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS SCIENCE
Seek and Count This scavenger hunt class will have you
looking for all kinds of things in the creation studio. Count them, categorize them and
record your data!
Bug Bites It is mosquito season
again . . . Don't despair! Let's use these pesky creatures as a story starter! What if your
mosquito character was a vegetarian? Or
couldn't fly? Or didn't want to bite anyone . . .
Itsy Bitsy Spider This fun class will have your student singing, calculating and more! See page 18 for more
info.
Electronic Bugs Spies have used them to listen in on conversations, toymakers have created them for children to play
with! How can you make a simple electronic bug for
yourself?
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Itsy Bitsy Spider
WHAT’S IN A TYPICAL CLASS?
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT YOUR KIDS MIGHT DO IN CLASS (1.25 HOURS)!
1. We are going start the class by introducing the instructor,
meeting the other kids and reviewing the rules. We make sure
everyone knows how to exit the building and the importance of
hand washing. (SAFE AND CARE SCHOOL)
2. Next we are going to sing the song and learn the actions.
We might even make up a new verse or add some additional
moves! (MUSIC, CULTURE AND GROSS MOTOR
DEVELOPMENT)
3. Then we might do a web addition math activity using a
giant spider web in the creation studio. We will add up the
numbers on the flies that are stuck on the web. Then the kids will
try a couple of webs on their own. These are printed on sheets.
Difficulty varies so students can challenge themselves.
(DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION)
4. After this we will need a break, so we are going to play
“Fly, Fly, Spider” or “What Time is it Mr. Spider?” Now that we
have our sillies out, it’s back to work. (DAILY PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY)
5. We are going to craft some egg shell spiders and make them climb a water spout. While the
kids are working, the instructor is chatting with them about this amazing eight legged
creatures. Finding our what they know and expanding their knowledge. What do spiders eat?
Where they live? And so on. (FINE ARTS AND FACTS)
6. To wrap things up, we will clean up together and then for our parents, we
will sing the song again using our spider craft, collect our sheets and
head off to the next class! (OWNING OUR LEARNING)
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Reptiles and Amphibians
Gr. 3 - Gr. 6 (Live Animal Visitor!)
Themes: Life Cycles, Wetlands, Wild vs. Domestic Animals, Conservation, Respect, Compassion, Empathy, Exotic Pets, Human Ecological Impacts, Native vs. Invasive Species, Exotic Animal Care and Ownership and Needs of Exotic Animals.
STUDENT EVENT
Friday, April 12, 2013 - 10:00am - Calgary Humane Society- 4455 110th AVE SE
Yes, the slimy and scaly creatures need attention too! With the recent popularity of reptiles and amphibians in the pet trade it is important both adults and children understand the ins and outs of exotic animal ownership and care.
This program educates students on the difference between wild and domestic animals, showcases the various reptiles and amphibians found in Alberta, and examines popular reptiles in the pet trade today. We take a look at the needs of these unique creatures and some of the conservation efforts and laws that are out there to protect the wild populations. This presentation includes biofacts and a live animal guest.
Curriculum Links:
Life Cycles
Waste and Our World
Volunteerism
Global Citizenship
Social Participation as a Democratic Practice
TICKETS $9.00 per person
(Parents are FREE)
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WEEK 33 – April 16 – April 20
TUESDAY (April 16) THURSDAY (April 18)
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA HOME EC / FINE
ARTS Current Events
As we approach Earth Day, let’s take a look at some of the issues that
affect our local community and what
Calgarians are doing to help out.
Will It Bite? This crazy class is about probability . . . Not sure
what Miss Zara has planned for you today but there is a good chance it
will increase your understanding of
probability and other math concepts!
Clifford Cleans Up Follow along as this
adorable red dog takes us on a reading
adventure. Various language activities will be
used to test comprehension and expand children’s
understanding.
Recycle, Reuse and Renew
As Earth Day approaches, learn all
about the 3Rs of Conservation. This class will have you
turning all kinds of junk into useful and handy
items!
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH LA
Gym plus Fun in the Sun
Physical activities plus a discussion about sun
safety!
Follow the Tracks The railroad played an important part in our history. Find out how
people worked together to build train tracks that
stretched from coast to coast.
Symmetry and Butterflies
Divide them and discover how symmetry works!
(No real butterflies will be used for this class!)
James and Giant Peach – CONT
I hear peaches may be
on the menu today!
12:00 LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE MATH
Hungry Caterpillar – Part TWO
(If the caterpillars have arrived, you will get one to take home today! If not, you will be able to pick it up at the front desk later this week.)
Gym plus Fun in the Sun Physical activities plus a
discussion about sun safety!
Color of Life Take a detailed look at
the colors we find in nature – how certain
ones signal danger, how they mix and make
beautiful sunsets and more!
Sinister Centipedes All those legs! Use your hands, fingers
and toes to solve math problems just like a
sister centipede!
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS SCIENCE
Turn Over a New Leaf The new leaves are
starting to bud out on the trees . . . turn over a new leaf and solve the math problem hidden
beneath!
Under the Toad Stool A toad stool is a
mushroom . . . Imaging being very tiny. What
would the world look like to you? Create a short tall-
tale today!
Pet Rocks Watch a video about how artists create creatures
from rock. Then try a few of your own. Use your imagination to design a
habitat and a story about your new pet!
Bog Beasts This week the
caterpillars arrive at Phoenix. Learn all
about camouflage and how it helps animals in
the wild to protect themselves. This is
based on the book by the Magic School Bus.
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Week 34 – CLOSED - Phoenix will be closed for the week for SPRING
BREAK! (April 22 – 26)
Board – We are still looking for a few good parents. If you would be
willing to sit on the Phoenix Board of Directors for a term, we would love to have you!
Please email [email protected] with your resume.
Provincial Achievement Tests Schedule
All school-directed students
in grades 3, 6 and 9 are
expected to write the PAT
tests!
Check out the FREE PAT
Prep classes for the
grade 3 and 6 kids. See
page 28!
PAT INFO NIGHT for
parents April 16
(Tuesday) at 6:30 PM.
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EARTH DAY FEAST Join us on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Invite your friends and family.
Time: Noon – 1:30 PM
Fee: $10.00 per person or $40.00 for a family
Includes special Earth Day crafts, activities and
a special Earth Day cake!
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ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL That’s what makes homeschooling so special!
Open House Dates
April 5 or April 12– 10:00 AM - Interested in Home Schooling?
Exploring the best options for your children? Come to our Info Session and discover how you can equip your children for success. Find out what home schooling really is in its various forms and how it can enhance your kids future. Meet our Learning Coaches, instructors and tour the most unique learning environment in Calgary. This session is aimed at grades 1-9 children. www.phoenixfoundation.ca
April 19 – 10:00 AM - We offer a unique Kinder Program designed
specifically for families who intend to home education their family. Students who are least 4 years and 6 months old by September 1st of each year and who are registered with Phoenix by September 30 of each year qualify for Kinder Kash [Transportation Grant] and do not have to pay for basic Kinder classes. Kinder classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays or Wednesday and Friday. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Regular attendance is expected. Come find out more.
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BUGS WORLD - GRADES 1-3 Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
TUESDAYS TIME WEEK DATE LESSON TITLES Phoenix Non
SOCIAL 9:30 AM
29 March 19 My World: Parks $12.00 $15.00
30 March 26 Spring in the Ukraine $12.00 $15.00
31 April 2 Calgary’s History – Part 1 $24.00 $15.00
32 April 9 Calgary’s History – Part 2 - $15.00
33 April 16 Current Events $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
Gym/ Health 10:45 AM
29 March 19 Growing like a Weed $12.00 $15.00
30 March 26 Bend, Stretch and Grow $12.00 $15.00
31 April 2 Fruits and Veggies $12.00 $15.00
32 April 9 Tumble Weeds $12.00 $15.00
33 April 16 Fun in the Sun $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
LA 12:30 PM
29 March 19 Spelling Bee $12.00 $15.00
30 March 26 Frog and Toad are Friends $12.00 $15.00
31 April 2 Up, Up, Down $12.00 $15.00
32 April 9 Hungry Caterpillar – Part 1 $24.00 $15.00
33 April 16 Hungry Caterpillar – Part 2 - $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
MATH 1:45 PM
29 March 19 Apple Add Up $12.00 $15.00
30 March 26 Leap Frog Math $12.00 $15.00
31 April 2 SWAT away numbers $12.00 $15.00
32 April 9 Seek and Count $12.00 $15.00
33 April 16 Turn Over a New Leaf $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
Bugged – Evergreen Theatre March 8 – 9:30 AM $8.00 pp
After the Show - Follow Up- Div 1 March 8 - 10:30 – Noon $12.00 pp
Birds of Paradise March 12 – 10:15 AM $10.00 pp
Reptiles and Amphibians April 12 – 10:00 (Humane Society) $9.00 pp
Butterflies Arrive the week of April 16th $2.50 each
EARTH DAY FEAST April 20 - NOON -1:30 PM $10.00 pp / $40.00 family
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
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BUGS WORLD- GRADES 1-3 Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
THURSDAYS TIME WEEK DATE LESSON TITLES Phoenix NON
LA 9:30 AM
29 March 21 Spring Flowers $12.00 $15.00
30 March 28 Scaredy Squirrel $12.00 $15.00
31 April 4 Bug-Shaped Poems $12.00 $15.00
32 April 11 MSB: Spins a Web $12.00 $15.00
33 April 18 Clifford cleans up $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
MATH 10:45 AM
29 March 21 One Hundred Hungary Ants $12.00 $15.00
30 March 28 Bunny Bonanza $12.00 $15.00
31 April 4 3D Bugs $12.00 $15.00
32 April 11 Pet Care and Costs $12.00 $15.00
33 April 18 Symmetry and Butterflies $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
SCIENCE 12:30 PM
29 March 21 Snakes $12.00 $15.00
30 March 28 “Egg” eriments $12.00 $15.00
31 April 4 MSB: Plants a Seed $12.00 $15.00
32 April 11 Mud Puddles $12.00 $15.00
33 April 18 Color of Life $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
FINE ARTS/ HOME EC 1:45 PM
29 March 21 Edible Bugs $12.00 $15.00
30 March 28 Easter Eggs and Crafts $12.00 $15.00
31 April 4 Paper Making $12.00 $15.00
32 April 11 Itsy Bitsy Spiders $12.00 $15.00
33 April 18 Pet Rocks $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
Bugged – Evergreen Theatre March 8 – 9:30 AM $8.00 per person
After the Show - Follow Up – Div 1 March 8 - 10:30 – Noon $12.00 pp
Birds of Paradise March 12 – 10:15 AM $10.00 pp
Reptiles and Amphibians April 12 – 10:00 (Humane Society) $9.00 pp
Butterflies Arrive the week of April 16th $2.50 each
EARTH DAY FEAST April 20 - NOON -1:30 PM $10.00 pp / $40.00 family
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
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BUGS WORLD - GRADES 4-6 Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
TUESDAYS TIME WEEK DATE LESSON TITLES Phoenix NON
MATH 9:30 AM
29 March 19 3D Bugs $12.00 $15.00
30 March 26 Angry Birds $12.00 $15.00
31 April 2 Graph it! $12.00 $15.00
32 April 9 Pet Care and Costs $12.00 $15.00
33 April 16 Will it Bite (probability) $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
SOC 10:45 AM
29 March 19 Famous Albertans: John Acorn $12.00 $15.00
30 March 26 Build a City: Urban Planning $12.00 $15.00
31 April 2 Famous Canadian: Dr. Susuki $12.00 $15.00
32 April 9 Alberta: Spring on the Farm $12.00 $15.00
33 April 16 Follow the Tracks $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
GYM 12:30 PM
29 March 19 GYM plus Growing like a Weed $12.00 $15.00
30 March 26 GYM plus Bend, Stretch and Grow $12.00 $15.00
31 April 2 GYM plus Fruits and Veggies $12.00 $15.00
32 April 9 GYM plus Tumble Weeds $12.00 $15.00
33 April 16 GYM plus Fun in the Sun $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
LA 1:45 PM
29 March 19 Buggy- Adverbs and Adjectives $12.00 $15.00
30 March 26 Research it: Carnivorous Plants $12.00 $15.00
31 April 2 Funky Petals $12.00 $15.00
32 April 9 Bug Bites $12.00 $15.00
33 April 16 Under the Toad Stool $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
Bugged – Evergreen Theatre March 8 – 9:30 AM $8.00 per person
After the Show - Follow Up – Div 2 March 8 - 10:30 – Noon $12.00 pp
Birds of Paradise March 12 – 10:15 AM $10.00 pp
Reptiles and Amphibians April 12 – 10:00 (Humane Society) $9.00 pp
Butterflies Arrive the week of April 16th $2.50 each
EARTH DAY FEAST April 20 - NOON -1:30 PM $10.00 pp / $40.00 family
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
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BUGS WORLD - GRADES 4-6 Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
THURSDAYS TIME WEEK DATE LESSONS Phoenix NON
FINE ARTS/ HOME EC 9:30 AM
29 March 21 Edible Bugs $12.00 $15.00
30 March 28 Easter Crafts and Stories $12.00 $15.00
31 April 4 Making Monster Flowers $12.00 $15.00
32 April 11 Go Fly a Kite $12.00 $15.00
33 April 18 Recycle, Reuse and Renew $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
LA 10:45 AM
29 March 21 SPECIAL: Professor ANTS $12.00 $15.00
30 March 28 Flat Flopsy $12.00 $15.00
31 April 4 Bug Cartoons $12.00 $15.00
32 April 11 James and the Giant Peach- Part 1 $24.00 $15.00
33 April 18 James and the Giant Peach- Part 2 - $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
MATH 12:30 PM
29 March 21 SPECIAL: Arachnophobia $12.00 $15.00
30 March 28 “Egg”traordinary Equations $12.00 $15.00
31 April 4 Patterns in the Forest $12.00 $15.00
32 April 11 Make a Fractional Bug $12.00 $15.00
33 April 18 Sinister Centipedes $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
SCIENCE 1:45 PM
29 March 21 Microbes $12.00 $15.00
30 March 28 Wormery and Composting $12.00 $15.00
31 April 4 MSB: Inside the Hive $12.00 $15.00
32 April 11 Electronic bugs $12.00 $15.00
33 April 18 Bog Beasts $12.00 $15.00
OR Register for all 5 weeks for $50.00 (Members only special)
Bugged – Evergreen Theatre March 8 – 9:30 AM $8.00 per person
After the Show - Follow Up – Div 2 March 8 - 10:30 – Noon $12.00 pp
Birds of Paradise March 12 – 10:15 AM $10.00 pp
Reptiles and Amphibians April 12 – 10:00 (Humane Society) $9.00 pp
Butterflies Arrive the week of April 16th $2.50 each
EARTH DAY FEAST April 20 - NOON -1:30 PM $10.00 pp / $40.00 family
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
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CAMPS FOR KIDS April 30 – May 10
Camps may include art, music, IT and other subjects as well.
Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
TUESDAY April 30 and May 7 THURSDAY May 2 and May 9
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
10:00 – 12:00 AM
PAT PREP LA PAT PREP SOCIAL
PAT PREP Learn how to write
a test. Find out what kinds of
questions will be on the tests.
FREE Members only
Pen Pals Hook up with some friends at another
school. Learn how to write a proper letter
and send them to your new friends.
$40.00 members *50.00 non-members
PAT Prep Learn how to write a test. Find out what kinds of questions will be on the tests.
FREE Members only
Amnesty International Amnesty International is a
global movement of people working together to protect and promote human rights. Find out about the work they do.
$40.00 members *50.00 non-members
12:00 PM LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 – 2:30 PM
SCIENCE PAT PREP SOCIAL PAT PREP
Building Devices and Vehicles that
Move Build a Mousetrap car! And race them to find out whose
design is best.
$40.00 members *50.00 non-members
PAT PREP Learn how to write a test. Find out what kinds of questions will be on the tests.
FREE Members only
Current Events Use the newspaper
and explore the issues. Explore some
current events that affect YOU!
$40.00 members *50.00 non-members
PAT Prep Learn how to write a test.
Find out what kinds of questions will be on the
tests. FREE
Members only
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
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Phoenix 2012 - 2013 (APPROVED March)
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Staff Meet
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NOT AN ALLERGEN-FREE ZONE!
There are many causes of anaphylaxis reaction including nuts, fruits, milk and medication. Phoenix CANNOT in any way guarantee that the Centre is allergen free.
We ask that people be aware and do not bring common causes of anaphylaxis to the centre. Depending on their age, anyone with a anaphylaxis allergy must either keep their epi-pen on their person or have their parent on-site with them at all time.
What are the common causes of anaphylaxis? Amongst the commoner causes of anaphylaxis are:
Foods: especially nuts, some kinds of fruit, fish and less commonly spices
Drugs: Especially penicillins, anaesthetic drugs, some intravenous infusion liquids, and things injected during x-rays. Aspirin and other painkillers (called NSAIDs) can produce very similar reactions.
Latex: mainly in rubber latex gloves, catheters, other medical products, but also in many things encountered in daily life. Sufferers are nearly always health care workers, mainly nurses, or have other occupational contact with latex. They may get anaphylaxis from bananas, avocados, kiwi fruit, figs, or other fruits and vegetables including even potatoes and tomatoes.
Bee or wasp (yellow jacket) stings when these cause faintness, difficulty in breathing, or rash or swelling of a part of the body which has not been stung. If you just get a very large swelling of the part of your body which was stung, you are probably not going to have anaphylaxis if stung again.
Unknown: A substantial proportion of sufferers have no cause found despite all efforts, even in the most expert clinics.
Exercise may precipitate such reactions in some ('exercise-induced anaphylaxis'), and so may exercise after food, sometimes apparently irrespective of what the food is, but in other people after specific foods. This is called 'exercise-induced food-dependent anaphylaxis'.
Medicines called beta blockers used for heart disease or high blood pressure can change mild reactions from another cause into severe anaphylaxis because they block the body's main defense against anaphylaxis.
Wrong diagnosis of anaphylaxis: a proportion (about 10%) of people sent to specialists with a diagnosis of anaphylaxis have a mistaken diagnosis and have not had anaphylaxis. If this might be true in your case, it is well worth finding this out as you may be spared unnecessary fear and wrong treatment.
PLEASE BE SAFE AND COURTEOUS OF OTHERS!
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Other Important Things You Should Know . . .
KINDER KIDS - Please note that if your child is enrolled in the “Phoenix Kindergarten Program” there is NO
CHARGE for regular kinder classes. If you are uncertain, please ask a staff member before you register your child
for that class/event. Kinder parents are required to be their child’s aide for any class they attend or to designate a
responsible adult for the child.
CURRICULUM BASED – All our classes are curriculum based. An objective sheet is available for each class with
exception of kinder classes. (Kinder learning objectives are emailed out at the beginning of the year to registered
families.)
SIBLINGS – Siblings ages 0-3 are welcome in most classes and on fieldtrips. However, if materials, handouts or
supplies are used by the sibling, the class fee will be charged. Further, if siblings are disruptive, we ask parents to
either not bring them or to leave the class area so as to not disturb other participants.
RISKS - Parents assume all responsibility and risk for themselves and their children while participating in any
Phoenix activity.
PHOTOS - During events, Phoenix staff may be taking photos for use on the web site and in other promotional
materials. Registration in the event grants Phoenix permission to use these photos, which may include you and your
children, in such a manner.
REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS - Class fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by Phoenix. This
class schedule is subject to change; please make sure you check our website for up-to-date information and
complete registration details - www.phoenixfoundation.ca Friday at 4:00 PM is the cut-off time for
registrations for the next week.
RESTRICTIONS - Participants in any PHOENIX sponsored functions, field trips, events, classes or programs agree
to follow the Code of Conduct as outlined below. As such, Phoenix reserves the right to deny future access to any
events, functions, fieldtrips, or programs if this code is violated by a participant or parent.
1. Participants are required to be within the age and other guidelines set for the event unless otherwise
specified; to be registered; and to have paid the appropriate fee in advance of the event or class.
2. Participants are required to be on time, dress appropriately and participate fully in any PHOENIX function,
field trip, event or program.
3. The possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and/or weapons is strictly prohibited and intentionally
destructive behavior as such hitting others, spitting, swearing and willful destruction of other’s property will not
be tolerated.
4. Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior at all times and will be asked to correct a child’s
behavior if PHOENIX deems it to be inappropriate or they will be asked to leave if a child continues to be rude
or disruptive or damages the venue’s property or fails to adhere to the venue’s rules and procedures.
5. Participants are required to notify PHOENIX if they are for any reason unable to attend a function, field
trip, event or program. This is so that the venue can be notified and the spot opened to another participant.
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Parent’s Role at Phoenix
You are responsible for:
The care and custody of your children at all times (when children are registered in a class, parents may
leave the centre as long as we have a cell phone number for you. Please be advised we do not provide
babysitting services at break or lunch times.)
Your child’s behavior at all times. Parents may be asked to remove a child if they are disruptive, rude or
disrespectful to the learning coach, instructor or others.
The repair or replacement of any damaged property.
Providing support, encouragement and fulfilling the obligations of your child's program.
FURTHER
You should:
Advise the school of special circumstances or changes in regular routines;
Advise your learning coach and instructors of any allergies, learning disabilities or medical conditions;
Keep sick children at home;
Ensure that other siblings are not disruptive to classes or other people;
Assist in classes and at events as need be;
Assist in the set-up, cleaning and take-down of classrooms;
Join the Yahoo site - this is how we communicate changes!
If there is a problem in a class
The instructor will make your child aware of the problem or issue and indicate what they should be
doing differently. They will be given one additional warning.
After that, as you, the parent are the primary teacher, your assistance will be required. Your child may
continue to participate in the class under your supervision if appropriate. If you are not on-site, you will
be called and expected to return to the centre immediately to assist your child. (Remember to sign out
if you go off-site!)
If the behavior issue continues, you will be asked to remove your child from the class. (Classes are not
mandatory and we will not tolerate rude, disrespectful or unmanageable behavior.)
If there is a persistent problem, your Learning Coach or the Principal will help you implement strategies
to help correct the behavior. Once corrected, your child may attend classes at that time if appropriate.
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How to Register!
1. After you have gone through the Guide and picked out the classes
that you and your child are interested in, you need to go online to register. Our online
system can be found at www.phoenixfoundation.ca
2. Please fill out one form per person, filling in each section! Putting multiple names in
the participant’s field will cause your registration to be returned. Friday at 4:00 PM
is the cut-off time for registrations for the next week.
3. Be sure to indicate how you will be paying. You can pay by credit card, Phoenix
Funding, cheque or cash. To pay by credit card or Phoenix Funding, you must set up
an account with us. To do that, you will need to download the PAYMENT OPTIONS
FORM from the website form section, fill it in and email it to
[email protected] or fax to 403-275-7715.
4. You’re done! You will receive a reply indicating that your registration has been
received. Please print off a copy for your records. Please note, class fees are non-
refundable!
5. You can also fax or call in your class registration. Please be sure to send a cheque or
money order payable to the Phoenix Foundation, c/o 320 19 Street, Calgary,
AB T2E 6J6 as soon as possible as we will not be able to process your paperwork
until we have received payment.
6. Finally, we will see you and your child at the Center for the various classes you have
signed up for. Please be a few minutes early, bring your lunch if you want and enjoy
the day! If you can’t make it to a class please let us know as a lot of classes have
waiting lists.
Check out our SQUAWK CAST! FIND the SQUAWK at www.phoenixfoundation.ca
