WHEN: Tuesday December 8, 2009, starting at 9:30 am
WHERE: Legislature Building, Fredericton, NB
There will be tours of the Legislature as well as tours of Science East. After lunch there will be the opportunity to witness our government in action, as the House sits.
Please e-mail me for a copy of the information/ directions letter.
If you are interested in attending the HENB conference this year, info can be found at www.henb.org ... there are several speakers and workshops set up, as well as a used curriculum sale & a vendors hall.
An outing to the University of Moncton Observatory is planned for Monday, October 30 at 6 pm. They require a minimum of 10 children to hold the presentation/viewing so if you are interested in going, please e-mail me as soon as possible and I will forward you the contact information. They typically do a 20 minute presentation/talk and then proceed up to the telescope to view the moon and stars. Kids ages five and up would probably get the most out of it.
From a brochure sent out to a homeschooling coordinator:
It is time now to reserve your class field trip to Kings Landing Historical Settlement. Activity Days for the Fall School Program begin September 18 and run until November 30, 2006.
All of Kings Landing's Education Programs are designed to provide high quality learning activities which emphasize knowledge and understanding through student involvement with our settlement structures, artifacts, landscapes and staff. Our program emphasis is to offer a specific program to each grade using the following curriculum mode.
Grades K-3: Responsibilities of the Individual and the Family Grades 4-5: Early Settlement and Community Life Grades 6-8: Life Skills and Technologies Grades 9-12: Special Programs
Although the subject and tasks vary with the grade levels, all groups go through these three stages during their visit.
- Introduction by Kings Landing staff - Activities assigned and supervised by Kings Landing staff - Evaluation and reflection of the visit.
Fee - $6.00 per student, $9.25 per teacher or supervisor Optional Meal Package $5.00 per person. (Available from September 18 to October 6, 2006).
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Kindergarten: Animals and Their Usage Explore a farm of long ago to discover the types of animals and their usage. Also discover how children dressed years ago. Program Length: 2 hours, offered September 18 to October 6.
Grade One: The Child at Work and Play With their Kings Landing "parent" students will start their program day off getting out of bed followed by their daily chores and, when they get their chores done, an historic game. Program Length: 2 hours, offered October 11 to November 10.
Grade Two: Christmas Past - A Family Celebration Students will be involved in preparing Christmas decorations for their assigned home. Through activity, discussions, stories and Christmas carols, they will discover 19th century traditions. Program Length: 2 1/2 hours, Offered November 14 to November 30.
Grade Three: Our Family - Your Family Taking on the role of an assigned family member, the students will become involved in indoor and outdoor activities that relate to their family role. Program Length: 2 hours, offered October 11 to November 10.
Grade Four: From Field to Table Through seasonal farm activities students will discover the relationship between farmyard activities and home economics. Program Length: 2 1/2 hours, offered September 18 to October 6.
Grade Five: Ties that Bind Students will explore some of the social structures that affected the development and health of an 11-12 year old. Program Length 2 1/2 hours, offered October 11 to November 10.
Grades Six, Seven and Eight: The Strength of Field and Stream This program will examine the 19th century trades of agriculture and lumbering by assigning students to specific historic projects. Program Length: 3 hours, offered September 18 to October 6.
Grades Six, Seven and Eight: Waste Not, Want Not Dont throw it out! From scraps and shells to shavings and feathers, students will learn how families in New Brunswick creatively re-used leftovers and conserved resources. Hands-on activities and exploration emphasize the importance of recycling to the 19th century household. Program Length: 3 hours, offered October 11 to November 10.
Grades Six, Seven and Eight: 19th Century Basic Life Skills Students will learn about the basic life skills that were required by young ladies and gentlemen for 19th survival. Program Length: 3 hours, offered September 18 to October 6.
Grades Nine through Twelve Some of the above mentioned programs are easily adapted to the high school level. The Kings Landing Education Department will work with teachers to develop a program to meet specific curriculum needs.
Meal Enhancement. This program offers students and teachers a chance to choose a program and meal combination for $11.00 per student and $$14.25 per teacher/supervisor. Adults who receive complimentary admission to Kings Landing can take advantage of the meal for $5.00. Available from September 18 to October 6, 2006
Meal will be served at the restaurant in the main entrance building. Students and teachers can choose their meal from the following: Hamburger basket or Hot dog basket (includes French fries and a pop)
We realize it can be frustrating to be unable to contact us at your convenience; therefore we encourage you to register for the Fall Programs by e-mail. Bookings will be done on a first come, first served basis by:
E-MAIL - reserve@kingslanding.nb.ca FAX - 506-363-4989 MAIL - Education Office, 20 Kings Landing Road, Kings Landing, NB E6K 3W3
- Provide all information requested on the registration form (follows) - If for any reason a teacher wishes to develop a program more specific to classroom needs, please contact me. - The fee per student is $6.00 with the required number of supervisors admitted free. We request a supervisor for every 10-15 students. PLEASE, no pre-schoolers are to attend with complimentary supervisors. The fee for extra supervisors is $9.25.
- You will receive written confirmation detailing your program via e-mail or fax. Please return the Booking Information Page to enable us to be prepared for your group.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR FALL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS: If you wish to register more than one class, please provide all information for each class.
School - Name: Mailing Address: Postal Code: Phone Number: Fax Number:
Teacher - Name: e-mail address:
Students - Grade: Number of Students: Number of Adults:
Program - Name of program requested:
Date - 1st choice: 2nd choice: 3rd choice:
Time - Please indicate requested time of program
9:30 _____ 10:00 _____ 10:30 _____ Other: _____
Meal Enhancement (available September 18 to October 6, 2006): Bringing a bag lunch: Yes ___ or No ___
Kings Landing is open to the public until October 9, 2006. If your group is visiting prior to that date, the Museum Gift Store will be open for shopping following your program.
We look forward, as always to our Fall Activity Programs.
Here is a list of upcoming activities for homeschoolers in the Moncton area. If something looks interesting to you, please e-mail me (link for that is on the sidebar) for further information.
"We're Not Going Back To School" picnic on September 8, 2006, 10:00am
Cape Jourimain tour, following the above picnic, from 2-3pm. $1.50 per person; preschoolers free.
10-week introductory art classes for ages 9-14 starting September 28, 2006 at the Art Shack (Thursdays, 1:30-3pm). Also course available for ages 5-8, Thursdays as well, but mornings (10:30-12), pending sufficient interest. Cost: e-mail me. This is not cheap.
Lapbooking seminar by Nicola Scott, owner of The Knowledge Factory in Rothsay, NB. This will be on Friday, September 29, 2006. Cost: $5, bring your own scissors and glue. Time and location pending.
Swimming lessons at the CEPS facility at l'Universitι de Moncton for the fall semester (up until Christmas), with a possibility of a gym time either before or after swimming. This will replace the gym time at ABU. There is a questionnaire to assess the child's placement (I have it, just ask). Cost: pool rental is $80/hour, divided among participants.
Regular gym time starting in January, at the CEPS facility.
Remember, I have more information available on these items. If you are at all interested, e-mail me for details as some things require pre-registration and/or are time sensitive!!!
I received some information via an e-mail list about some great things going on in the Moncton area for homeschoolers. I am copying the bare-bones information here, to avoid names, addresses and such, but if you are interested, please e-mail me and I will pass along the full information as it appears in the list.
Thanks,
Jen
Soccer Time!
Children & teens of all ages are invited to join Homeschoolers' Soccer beginning Monday, April 24th from 1:30 to 2:30pm. This will be a weeklyevent.
Homeschool Moms Get-together
Friday, May 5th, at 7:30, in Riverview. If you've been to it before you know where it is. If not, e-mail me.
IF YOU ARE FROM ELSEWHERE IN NB, PLEASE FORWARD TO ME INFORMATION ABOUT HOMESCHOOL ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE HERE!!!
There is a group of moms in the Moncton area who get together for support and encouragement. Here is an excerpt from an e-mail I received:
Our next homeschool mom get-together is going to be on Friday, March 24...
For the first 30 minutes of our meeting, Kevin Rogers will be there to tell
us more about the upcoming HENB conference in May. We will also be
discussing tips for organizing your homeschool and extra-curricular
activites available in the Moncton area. If you have any resources in
regard to organization that have helped you, feel free to bring them
along. Also, if you have the contact info (phone number, etc) for
extra-curricular activities that your children have enjoyed, please bring
that info along as I intend to compile a list of this info and then send it
out to everyone. I know as a newcomer to Moncton, I don't know what is out there! Bring along your ideas! Everyone welcome!
What I left out of the above are contact info and driving directions (you know, the "internet security" thing). If you are interested, e-mail me and I can forward you the original message.
From another e-mail:
MONCTON HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
Our Moncton Homeschool Science Fair is to be held May 9th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Moncton Public Library. This is a GREAT opportunity for our children and lots of fun! The last homeschool science fair I attended on PEI was amazing. I saw dioramas of sharks, a model of a tsunami, a display about hens and ducks, a mini hot air balloon and even an I SPY creation to name but a few. The possibilities are endless!
It does NOT need to be a big deal - a couple of hours may be all you need. It does NOT need to be an experiment - many children (younger children especially) enjoy making an information display on a science topic that interests them. You might ask your child what interests them as a place to start. Krista Lutes does have a selection of books on projects that may help you. You might email her if you are interested in finding out what she has. Another helpful hint - display board is available at Michael's (about $8).
We need at least five families to make this a real success. The room is rented at a fee of $15 and will be divided amongst attending families.
Again, e-mail me for the original message which contains contact and registration information.
AND FINALLY.... the last one.....
First Annual Moncton Homeschool Talent Show
All families and all ages are invited to participate in an event sure to inspire!! Members of your family may be able to:
-recite poetry -play a musical instrument or sing -perform a skit or short play -tell about a favorite hobby -talk about a subject you studied this year that was of great interest -demonstrate a skill you have, eg. gymnastics, karate, etc -talk about your involvement in something that has benefited you, eg. 4-H, etc -just about anything that you enjoy or believe to be a talent that you have or are developing!
This is a chance for our children to develop their public speaking skills in oral presentation or their skills in performance. Most of all its lots of fun and a chance to learn more about each other!
This event is tentatively scheduled for early June. This will be a great way to end your year! Exact time, date and place to be announced. Please email me if you intend to participate. We would like to have at least ten families involved. Even if you don't intend to participate, you are welcome to come form part of the audience! In time, I will need each participating family to email me the title of their presentation and what it is, names and ages of those performing so I will be able to create a program. Thanks.
As usual, please e-mail me for further information. As these were all forwarded to my friend Louanne originally, and she then passed them on to me, I'm not entirely sure who to give credit to. Someone named Rachael. Thank you whoever you are!
Hey! I just found out a few days ago about a Yahoo group for New Brunswick homeschoolers. It looks like it could be an encouragement to us here in NB. It's fully moderated, and it looks as if there are hs'ers representative of most of the province.
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