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PROGRAM GUIDE January 2013
PHOENIX FOUNDATION
320-19 STREET SE
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
Change to Classes 8
Registration Forms – Gr.1-3 9
Registration Forms – Gr.4-6 11
Classes – Week 21 14
Classes – Week 22 15
Classes – Week 23 17
Classes – Week 24 18
Classes – Week 25 19
GREEK FEAST 20
Camps 21
Year Calendar 22
Allergies 23
Other Important Info 24
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 Jan. 2013
to Mar. 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 School Year
WELCOME TO ANCIENT
GREECE!
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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CHANGE TO CLASSES
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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ANCIENT GREECE
CLASSES FOR GRADES 1-3
Classes may include art, music, IT and other subjects as well.
Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
TUESDAYS
TIME WEEK DATE LESSON TITLES Phoenix Non
SOCIAL 9:30 AM
1 Jan 22, 2013 Where Is Greece? - $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 29, 2013 A Flag for Greece $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 5, 2013 Greek Traditions $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 12, 2013 Gods and Goddesses (Part1) $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 19, 2013 Gods and Goddesses (Part2) $12.00 $15.00
Gym/ Health 10:45 AM
1 Jan 22, 2013 The Olympics / How the Greeks Help us Stay Healthy – Foot Races
$12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 29, 2013 Olympics: Wrestling plus health topic $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 5, 2013 Olympics: Long jump plus health $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 12, 2013 Olympics: Javelin throw plus health $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 19, 2013 Olympics: Discus throw plus health $12.00 $15.00
LA 12:30 PM
1 Jan 22, 2013 King Midas and the Golden Touch $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 29, 2013 AESOP Fables – Part 1 $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 5, 2013 AESOP Fables – Part 2 $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 12, 2013 Weaving Tales: Arachne $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 19, 2013 Messages From the Gods $12.00 $15.00
MATH 1:45 PM
1 Jan 22, 2013 Minotaur Math $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 29, 2013 Parthenon Pillars: 3 D $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 5, 2013 Medusa Math $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 12, 2013 Greek Traders: Money $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 19, 2013 Greek Pottery Patterns $12.00 $15.00
GREEK FEAST February 23, 2013 NOON -1:30 PM $10.00 pp / $40.00 family
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
Remember: The average homeschooling family spends about $700.00 of their own money above their funding.
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ANCIENT GREECE
CLASSES FOR GRADES 1-3
Classes may include art, music, IT and other subjects as well.
Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
THURSDAYS
TIME WEEK DATE LESSON TITLES Phoenix NON
LA 9:30 AM
1 Jan 24, 2013 Trojan Horse $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 31, 2013 Writing in Clay $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 7, 2013 Adventures of Hercules $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 14, 2013 Aphrodite $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 21, 2013 Prometheus’ Fire $12.00 $15.00
MATH 10:45 AM
1 Jan 24, 2013 Labyrinths and Mazes $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 31, 2013 Lighthouse Lengths $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 7, 2013 Pegasus Piles $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 14, 2013 Mediterranean Math $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 21, 2013 Pita Pockets $12.00 $15.00
SCIENCE 12:30 PM
1 Jan 24, 2013 Staying Cool in Hades $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 31, 2013 Lifecycle of the Phoenix $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 7, 2013 Triremes: Boats and Buoyancy $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 14, 2013 Athena’s Owls $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 21, 2013 Native Plants $12.00 $15.00
FINE ARTS/ HOME EC 1:45 PM
1 Jan 24, 2013 Red and Black Vases $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 31, 2013 Fresco: Dolphins $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 7, 2013 Evil Eye $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 14, 2013 Crippled God of Fire $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 21, 2013 Worry Beads $12.00 $15.00
GREEK FEAST February 23, 2013 NOON -1:30 PM $10.00 pp / $40.00 family
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
Remember: The average homeschooling family spends about $700.00 of their own money above their funding.
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ANCIENT GREECE
CLASSES FOR GRADES 4-6
Classes may include art, music, IT and other subjects as well. Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
TUESDAYS
TIME WEEK DATE LESSON TITLES Phoenix NON
MATH 9:30 AM
1 Jan 22, 2013 Multiply to Mount Olympus $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 29, 2013 Temples: 3D $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 5, 2013 Light house Lengths $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 12, 2013 ½ Man, ½ Horse: Fractions $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 19, 2013 Riddles from the Sphinx $12.00 $15.00
SOC 10:45 AM
1 Jan 22, 2013 Where is Greece? $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 29, 2013 Gods and Goddesses $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 5, 2013 Democracy – Part 1 $24.00 $30.00
4 Feb 12, 2013 Democracy – Part 2 - -
5 Feb 19, 2013 Modern Greece $12.00 $15.00
GYM 12:30 PM
1 Jan 22, 2013 The Olympics / How the Greeks Help us Stay Healthy – Foot Races
$12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 29, 2013 Olympics: Wrestling plus health topic $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 5, 2013 Olympics: Long jump plus health $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 12, 2013 Olympics: Javelin throw plus health $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 19, 2013 Olympics: Discus throw plus health $12.00 $15.00
LA 1:45 PM
1 Jan 22, 2013 Novel Study: Stickman Odyssey (Includes Book fee: $10.00)
$46.00 $55.00
2 Jan 29, 2013 Part 2 - -
3 Feb 5, 2013 Part 3 - -
4 Feb 12, 2013 Greek Theatre – Part 1 $24.00 $30.00
5 Feb 19, 2013 Part 2 - -
GREEK FEAST February 23, 2013 NOON -1:30 PM $10.00 pp / $40.00 family
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
Remember: The average homeschooling family spends about $700.00 of their own money above their funding.
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ANCIENT GREECE
CLASSES FOR GRADES 4-6
Classes may include art, music, IT and other subjects as well. Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
THURSDAYS
TIME WEEK DATE LESSONS Phoenix NON
FINE ARTS/ HOME EC 9:30 AM
1 Jan 24, 2013 Ambrosia – Food of the Gods $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 31, 2013 Cyclops $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 7, 2013 Greek Yogurt & Edible Bacteria $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 14, 2013 Hestia: Home and Hearth $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 21, 2013 Greek Clothing $12.00 $15.00
LA 10:45 AM
1 Jan 24, 2013 Alexander the Great $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 31, 2013 Bucephus the Horse $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 7, 2013 Oracle of Delphi $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 14, 2013 Aphrodite $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 21, 2013 Prometheus’ Fire $12.00 $15.00
MATH 12:30 PM
1 Jan 24, 2013 Descending to Hades $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 31, 2013 Hydra Heads Add up $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 7, 2013 Pythagoras $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 14, 2013 Smashing Plates $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 21, 2013 Greek Traders $12.00 $15.00
SCIENCE 1:45 PM
1 Jan 24, 2013 Trees of Greece $12.00 $15.00
2 Jan 31, 2013 Chariots: Vehicles that Move $12.00 $15.00
3 Feb 7, 2013 Shadow Puppets $12.00 $15.00
4 Feb 14, 2013 Pegasus Flight $12.00 $15.00
5 Feb 21, 2013 Zeus’ Lightening Bolt $12.00 $15.00
GREEK FEAST February 23, 2013 NOON -1:30 PM $10.00 pp / $40.00 family
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
Remember: The average homeschooling family spends about $700.00 of their own money above their funding.
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WELCOME TO
ANCIENT GREECE
LEARN SHARE & GROW!
Classes, Camps and Fieldtrips – so
many ways to explore the world
around us!
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WEEK 21 – January 22-25, 2013
TUESDAY (Jan 22) THURSDAY (Jan 24)
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
Where is Greece? Look at a world map and create a mini 3D
diorama to take home.
Multiply to Mount Olympus
Use your math skills to make it to the top!
Trojan Horse Learn all about the story of the Trojan horse and make a
model.
Ambrosia The food of the gods. Cook and taste Greek food
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH LA
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us
stay healthy Explore a variety of sports and health ideas. (5 weeks)
Where is Greece? Look at a world map and create a mini 3D
diorama to take home.
Labyrinth and Mazes
Find your way through this puzzling
math class.
Alexander the Great
Find out who he was and what made this
young man so extraordinary!
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE MATH
King Midas and the Golden Touch Everything he
touched turned to gold! What did he
learn?
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us
stay healthy Explore a variety of sports and health
ideas.
Staying Cool in Hades
Hot and cold, insulation. This is a
hands-on experimental class!
Descending to Hades
Minus and subtract. See if you can find
your way through the underworld.
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE
ARTS SCIENCE
Minotaur Math See if you can
defeat the mighty minotaur using your
math skills!
Novel Study: Stickman Odyssey We will supply the novel, you supply
the kid! Games and activities based on the book. (3 weeks)
Red and Black Vases
Create your very own red/back vase
using clay, paint and design techniques.
Trees of Greece The trees of ancient
Greece greatly impacted the lives of the ancient Greeks.
Find out how!
Phoenix Families routinely spend an average of $700.00 above their funding allotment for each child.
Most homeschooling 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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Stickman Odyssey, Book 1: An Epic Doodle
by Christopher Ford
Illustrator: Christopher Ford
Philomel | August 9, 2011 | Hardcover Reading Level: Ages 9-
12
When Zozimos is banished by an evil witch (his stepmother!) from the
kingdom of Sticatha-the kingdom he was next in line to rule-he trains at
battle (if you call chasing after butterflies training), travels across stormy
seas (thanks for that, Poseidon), slays golems and monsters (with a lot
of help), charms beautiful women (not really), and somehow (despite his
own ineptitude) survives quest after quest. By the love of Zeus, though,
none of it brings him any closer to home!
It does, however, make for one quirky, original, giggle-provoking graphic
novel sure to appeal to any kid interested in Greek mythology, or merely
looking for an entertaining read.
(There is a limit of 10 kids for this class! Starts Jan 22 and runs for
three weeks. Book included in class fee.)
Stickman Odyssey, Book 2: The Wrath of Zozimos
by Christopher Ford
Illustrator: Christopher Ford
Philomel | May 15, 2012 | Hardcover
Greek tragedy has never been so funny
Zozimos’ journey to the kingdom of Sticatha has been anything but
smooth. He’s survived enslavement, battled golems and a
ravenous Cyclops, and generally served as plaything to gods and
goddesses looking for a good laugh. All for the sake of reclaiming
the Sticathan royal throne--stolen from him by an evil witch, aka
his stepmother.
You'd think that a stickman would catch a break after all that, but
you'd be wrong. Arriving home only brings crazy family members
and a return trip to sea, where mercenary centaurs and giant boar
gods keep Zozimos questing and readers laughing. It would all be
an epic tragedy if it wasn't so funny.
For sale at the front desk $13.99
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WEEK 22 – January 29- February 1, 2013
TUESDAY (Jan 29) THURSDAY (Jan 31)
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
A Flag for Greece Why did they pick
this design to represent their
country?
Temples: 3D Explore the famous temples of ancient Greece. Identify
shapes and make a model.
Writing in Clay Using a stylus and wet clay pretend to
be an ancient Greek writer!
Cyclops Create some one eyed monsters in this messy class.
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH LA
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us stay healthy
Explore a variety of sports and health ideas. (2/5 weeks)
Gods and Goddesses
Learn all about the ancient gods and
goddesses of Greece. You’ll be surprised
how many you know from films and books!
Lighthouse Lengths
Measure and explore the famous
light house of Alexandra.
Bucephus the Horse
Unride-able by any other man, learn all about Alexander’s
famous horse.
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE MATH
AESOP Fables I Explore a famous fable. Activities will
include reading, comprehension,
spelling and crafts.
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us
stay healthy Explore a variety of sports and health ideas. (2/5 weeks)
Lifecycle of the Phoenix
From egg to flames. Use this mythical
creature to explore this science topic.
Hydra Heads Add Up
Use your math skills to defeat the
dreaded Hydra!
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE
ARTS SCIENCE
Parthenon Pillars: 3D
Explore this famous temple. Identify
shapes and make a model.
Novel Study: Stickman Odyssey
(week 2/3)
Fresco: Dolphins Learn about the art technique of fresco. Make a replica of a famous fresco using
dolphins.
Chariots: Vehicles that Move
Fast and dangerous – chariots carried
warriors off to battle. Make your own
model.
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WEEK 23 – February 5-8, 2013
TUESDAY (Feb 5) THURSDAY (Feb 7)
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
Greek Traditions Why do the Greek do some of things they do? Explore
their unique traditions.
Lighthouse Lengths
Measure and explore the famous
light house of Alexandra.
Adventures of Hercules
He had 12 tasks to
complete – including
slaying the Nemean
Lion and the nine-
headed hydra . Find
out more!
Greek Yogurt and Other Edible
Bacteria Find out how it is
made and how we use bacteria to make
other great tasting foods.
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH LA
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us
stay healthy Explore a variety of sports and health ideas. (3/5 weeks)
Democracy Learn about the beginnings of
democracy and how it has evolved.
(2 weeks)
Pegasus Piles Pile up some numbers! Use
addition, subtraction, multiplication and
more!
Oracle of Delphi Wisdom and
prophecy. Interpret common idioms and
famous sayings.
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE MATH
AESOP Fables II Explore another famous fable.
Activities will include reading,
comprehension, spelling and crafts.
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us
stay healthy Explore a variety of sports and health ideas. (3/5 weeks)
Triremes: Boats and Buoyancy
The Greeks had an amazing navy. Build a trireme and see if it
floats!
Pythagoras A very important
figure in the development of
mathematics, find out about his life and
work.
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE
ARTS SCIENCE
Medusa Math With snakes for hair and a gaze of stone, evade this hideous monster using your growing math skills.
Novel Study: Stickman Odyssey
(week 3/3)
Evil Eyes Believed to provide magical protection against "the evil
eye," or bad luck or fortune. Paint,
weave and make some to take home.
Shadow Puppets Were a vital way for Greeks to see, hear and maintain their cultural and artistic
traditions. Make and perform!
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WEEK 24 –February 12-15, 2013
TUESDAY (Feb 12) THURSDAY (Feb 14)
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
9:30 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA HOME EC / FINE ARTS
Gods and Goddesses
Find out about Zeus, Poseidon and
Hades.
½ Man, ½ Horse: Fractions
This crazy class will explore fractions and
half creatures!
Aphrodite Goddess of love! Fitting on a day dedicated to it!
Learn, explore and make!
Hestia: Home and Hearth
Find out more about Greek households, the roles of women
and children.
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH LA
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us
stay healthy Explore a variety of sports and health ideas. (4/5 weeks)
Democracy (Part 2)
Mediterranean Math
Explore the sea and use what you find
there to brush up on your math skills!
Aphrodite Goddess of love! Fitting on a day dedicated to it!
Learn, explore and make!
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE MATH
Weaving Tales: Arachne
Was a great mortal weaver who boasted
that her skill was greater than that of Athena. Find out
what happened next!
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us
stay healthy Explore a variety of sports and health ideas. (4/5 weeks)
Athena’s Owls Symbols of
knowledge, learn all about these noble
creatures.
Smashing Plates The Greeks have a
crazy tradition of smashing plates.
This class is guaranteed to crack
you up!
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE
ARTS SCIENCE
Greek Traders: Money
They traded wine, olive oil and more for luxury goods from all
over the known world. You can too!
Greek Theatre (2 weeks)
Learn about famous Greek plays and
then create one of your own.
Crippled God of Fire
He used fire, clay and metal to create all kinds of things including a winged helmet and more.
Sculpt a creation of your own.
Pegasus: Flight Majestic and
beautiful but can a horse really fly? Use your knowledge of
flight and aerodynamics to see if it really possible.
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WEEK 25 – February 19-23, 2013
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
Gods and Goddesses
Explore several more Greek deities
this week.
Riddles from the Sphinx
Solve word problems and riddles or be eaten by Sphinx!
Prometheus’ Fire A titan and trickster, creator of man and thief of fire. Explore
his story!
Greek Clothing Explore ancient
clothing and accessories in
preparation for the feast!
10:45 AM
GYM/ HEALTH SOCIAL MATH LA
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us
stay healthy Explore a variety of sports and health ideas. (5/5 weeks)
Democracy (week 2/2)
Pita Pockets Check what is in
each pocket – math problems! Loads of
math problems cleverly hidden
inside!
Prometheus’ Fire A titan and trickster, creator of man and thief of fire. Explore
his story!
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 PM
LA GYM SCIENCE MATH
Messages from the Gods
On winged shoes, he delivered
messages, decode and send a few of
your own.
Olympics/ How the Greeks help us
stay healthy Explore a variety of sports and health ideas. (5/5 weeks)
Native Plants Greece is home to 5500 plant species. Find out how plants grow and change.
Greek Traders: Money
They traded wine, olive oil and more for luxury goods from all
over the known world. You can too!
1:45 PM
MATH LA HOME EC / FINE
ARTS SCIENCE
Greek Pottery Patterns
Explore patterns of all sorts from those found on fancy pots
to those found in math.
Greek Theatre (week 2/2)
Worry Beads and Sandals
No toga would be complete without
these accessories. Make and Take -
Perfect for the FEAST!
Zeus’ Lightening Bolt
Zeus might be able to handle electricity but mere mortals
should not! Explore the uses and safe
handling of electricity.
Week 26 - CLOSED
Phoenix will closed February 21 – 29 for a mental
health break! ;-)
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GREECE TOGA PARTY Join us on Saturday, February 23 for a Greek Feast. Invite your friends and family.
Feb. 23, 2013 - Time: Noon – 1:30 PM
Fee: $10.00 per person
THIS COULD
BE YOU!
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CAMPS FOR KIDS
Camps may include art, music, IT and other subjects as well.
Student Name:
Date:
Address:
Grade:
Email:
Phone:
TUESDAY March 5/12 THURSDAY March 7/14
Start Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6
10:00 – 12:00 AM
SOCIAL MATH LA SOCIAL
Acadians Learn more about the Acadian people, their language, dress and
traditions. (Possible fieldtrip to
the SUGAR SHACK) $40.00 member
$50.00 non-member
Perfectly Perilous Math
24 Death-Defying Challenges for Young Mathematicians. Book
by Sean Connolly. Kids will love solving
these problems. $40.00 member
$50.00 non-member
Doodle Journal This class will
combine art and language arts – draw,
read and write! $40.00 member
$50.00 non-member
Histories and Stories of Ways of
Life in Canada Explore the stories of famous Canadians
and how they impacted our country
and way of life. $40.00 member
$50.00 non-member
12:00 PM LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 – 2:30 PM
MATH SOCIAL SOCIAL LA
Franklin Math Measure, add and
subtract with Franklin, the lovable turtle.
$40.00 member $50.00 non-member
The Stories, Histories and People
of Alberta Explore the stories of famous Albertans and how they impacted our
province. $40.00 member
$50.00 non-member
Hutterites Learn more about this distinct group of prairie
people, their language, dress and
traditions. $40.00 member
$50.00 non-member
The Nerdy Ninjas Book included
Hilarious story of four quirky, loveable
underdogs banding together to fight off
umm, er really really bad stuff.
$40.00 member $50.00 non-member
Payment: Total:
Staff: Parent Signature:
Remember: The average homeschooling family spends about $700.00 of their own money above their funding.
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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 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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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