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New Web Address!!

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:38:06 GMT

Hello All,

Our new blog and website at www.monctonhomeeducators.wordpress.com. If you would like to have any information regarding events, notices ect. Email Jessica or Jodie if you would like to get some information on put on the blog. We also have a Family Business page for any business that you would like to advertise on the website. I do not check this one to update the new one so please email me if something needs to go on the blog.

Thank you

Homeschooling activities for the fall

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:48:38 GMT

Mark Your Calendars!!

There are some exciting opportunities for the homeschooling community starting in September. Beginning Wednesday, September 23rd for 8 weeks (no classes Nov. 11th) and finishing on November 18th, art and choir will be offered each Wednesday at Allison Community Church.

ART LESSONS

TEACHER - Dawn Campbell

Dawn would like to focus on developing drawing skills for the students and would like to encourage Art lessons to be incorporated into regular homeschool assignments.

Classes will be divided up as follows:

Grades K-2 : 1:00-2:00

3-5: 2:00-3:00

6 and up - 3:00-4:00

Dawn requires that the older students in grades 6 and up have a real interest in developing their art skills as well as a desire to participate.

Cost: $5.00/week=$40.00 per child

CHOIR

TEACHER - Doris Sabean

Doris is planning on working on Christmas music for a performance of music at a Christmas tea or dinner (Details to follow) She hopes to have two choirs (dependent on numbers)

Grades 3-5 from 1:00-2:00

6 and up - from 2:00-3:00

If there are not enough students to run two choirs, then we will have one choir and the time will be from 1:00-2:00. The minimum number of students is 10, making the maximum price per child $4.00/week =$32.00; but we hope that based on more students, the price will drop.

MOTHERS IN TOUCH

During the 2:00-3:00 time period there will be an organized time of prayer. We want to encourage moms in this daunting and rewarding call to homeschool our children and know sharing and prayer is a powerful tool. If possible, plan to attend. Moms with children who need to be supervised will need to set up a rotation of mothers to watch their children during this time.

All families are required to pay a $5.00 fee (for the entire 8 weeks) for the facility use.

All monies are to be paid the first week of classes.

To sign up for art please email Judith Forsythe at jerryandjudith@rogers.com

To sign up for choir please email Rachael MacCabe at rmaccabe@nb.sympatico.ca

Any questions contact Judith, Rachael, or Krista Lutes at rklutes@rogers.com

Please note that the cut off date for signing up your students for art and/or choir is September 2nd.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:41:40 GMT

June 13, 7:00 pm

Marlene and Dan MacDonald will be holding a graduation ceremony for their daughter Katelyn at Water and Wine Assembly, 1212 Mountain Road. Come and celebrate this exciting event with them.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:50:18 GMT

After seventy-five years of serving churches and individuals in the Maritimes and beyond, it is with deep regret that the Board of Directors of Mission La Bonne Nouvelle announce the closing of La Bonne Nouvelle Bookstore, 251 St. George Street, Moncton, NB and will be clearing inventory through a ‘Closing Sale’ which will start Friday, June 12, 2009. The store will close effective June 20, 2009.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:39:13 GMT

APB: Cathy Duffy

100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy has been abducted and is being held on one of your bookshelves, nightstands or under your bed. Can you please return her? Our library doesn't feel the same without her.

Rides Needed for Conference

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:57:11 GMT

Hi Homeschoolers!

Conference is THIS weekend in Sussex. We still have a few people looking for rides. Can you help out?

I am looking for a drive on Saturday morning (I have to be there on time, as I am doing a seminar). In exchange, I'm willing to do the driving for Friday. Email me if this would work for you.

Also, two people are looking for rides back on Saturday.

Thanks,

kjrogers7@yahoo.ca

The First Annual Moncton Home Educators Closing Program and Graduation

Mon, 25 May 2009 10:40:37 GMT

Come enjoy a special evening commemerating all our students and enjoy special music, an art show and many wonderful projects as well.

This Friday, May 29th 6:30 PM

155 Charles Lutes Rd.

See you then!

Friday, May 22, 2009

Fri, 22 May 2009 21:23:46 GMT

Agendas for 2009/2010

Here is information on a "unique agenda filled with both spiritual and academic encouragement that not only helps build students’ organizational and academic life, but helps them grow their faith as well through stories and reflections based on key Catholic virtues, as well as Bible texts and liturgical information." You can order the agenda by sending an e-mail to M. Sheldon Atkinson satkinson@premier.ca and indicate if you would like it in English or French (Premier Faith Agenda) and the grade (primary, elementary or secondary). For a preview of the agendas, you can go to http://premier.ca/index.php?option=com_ag_agenda&Itemid=38&task=individual&agenda_id=9 To eliminate delays, you should order the agenda in May.

Thanks for the link, Diane :)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Wed, 20 May 2009 21:29:42 GMT

Hershey’s Track Meet to be Held Sunday, May 31

Thanks to Mary Beth, we have the info. regarding the Hershey track meet. Here is what Mary Beth found out about the meet. Moncton/Dieppe Hershey Meet Sunday, May 31st, 2009 Anna Malenfant School 500 Rue Centrale, Dieppe. The meet starts at 2pm. Registration from 12:30 to 1:45 FREE and open to all! Contact person – Ron Arsenault ronar@rogers.com (506) 386-4493. **More information is available at www.anb.ca . I’m not sure what ages participate in this meet.**

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Sat, 16 May 2009 09:44:06 GMT

Home Renovation Tax Credit

2009 Budget information: For those of you who have done, or planning to do, renovations on your home, the federal government will issue tax credits for expenses made from Jan.2009 until Feb.1/2010. "The 15% credit may be claimed on the portion of eligible expenditures exceeding $1,000, but not more than $10,000, meaning that the maximum tax credit that can be received is $1,350." Check out the following link for more info on the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2009/fqhmrnvtn-eng.html