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SUMMARY:Primary Grades K-3 Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Literacy Program Invitation \nDates: Wednesdays\, October 1\, 8\, and 15\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: Connaught Youth Centre \nJoin Ms. Shannon for a fun and engaging literacy program designed to build early reading skills. Over three sessions\, students will explore: \n\nLetter recognition and letter sounds (using sand trays and Play-Doh activities)\nRhyming words and songs\nShort sentences and shared reading\nCVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words\nComprehension through questions and discussion\n\nCost: $30 per student (covers all three sessions – must register for the full program). \nPlease register by Friday September 26th \nWhat to Bring: \n\nWater bottle\nHilroy Exercise Book\, 1/2 Interlined 1/2 Plain\, 9-1/8″ x 7-1/8″\, 72 Pages (available at Staples)\nPlay-Doh\nSandwich container with lid (to be filled with sand)
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/primary-grades-k-3-literacy/
LOCATION:Connaught Youth Centre\, 1491 17th Ave\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 3Z2
CATEGORIES:Community Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Shannon Harris":MAILTO:sharris@schoolathome.ca
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SUMMARY:Davison Orchard Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, October 2nd\n\nWho: All Homeschooling friends are welcome!\nWhere: Davison Orchard Pumpkin Patch\n\n\n3111 Davison Road\, Vernon\, BC\n\n\nThe orchard is open from 9:00am-5:30pm.\n*Train rides begin at 10:00am (the last begins at 4:00pm); typically train rides run every 45 mins\n\n \n*TLA Field Trip coordinator\, Pam Smid\, will be at the farm from 9:30am-1:00pm; however\, families are welcome to arrive and depart at any time. \n\nFor ease of admission coordination\, families can pay at the gate. There is no fee for entrance to the orchard; however\, if families are wishing to go on the Pumpkin Patch/Orchard Train Tour\, the prices are as follows:\n\n\nAdults and Youth (13+ years to adult): $10\nChildren (2yrs to 12 years): $6\nChildren 2yrs and younger: FREE\n\nNote: * If you wish to join the Pumpkin Patch/Orchard Train Tour\, you will be asked at the time of ticket purchase if you wish to purchase a pumpkin that you will select during the tour.\n \nIf you choose to purchase a pumpkin\, the cost is $6.00 (no matter the size).\n\n\nFor more information about the farm\, please visit their website:\n\nDavison Orchard \n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/davison-orchard-pumpkin-patch/
LOCATION:Davison Orchard\, 3111 Davison Road\, Vernon\, BC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T120000
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SUMMARY:Stable Harvest Farm Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Grade K-9 TLA students are invited to participate (non-TLA students are welcome\, too) \n11:45 A.M. Arrive\, park in designated lot\, gather by the main picnic tables.\n12:00 – 1:40 P.M. Students and parents will be divided into small groups. Each small group will rotate through a series of twelve stations by the knowledgeable staff at Stable Harvest Farm. This educational program will explore themes related to sustainable farming and the natural environment. Students will get a hands-on experience of soil\, pollinators\, water\, greenhouses\, invasive species\, bats\, owls\, bugs\, greenhouse birds and more!  Bring your own lunch\, pencils\, hats\, raingear and cameras. \nSign-up deadline: Friday\, Sept. 26th\, 2025
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/stable-harvest-farm-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Stable Harvest Farm\, 5848 216 St.\, Langley\, BC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Grades K-9
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Kuester":MAILTO:jkuester@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T100000
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SUMMARY:Shuswap Buddy Program
DESCRIPTION:Let’s strengthen our village by offering our older tween/teens an opportunity to attend to and assist our younger learning-from-home friends! \nThe Buddy Program will offer 12 gatherings at Carlin Hall throughout the upcoming school year. \nDuring our time together\, older kiddos can expect to support our younger friends while we explore games\, books\, crafts\, and other activities.  \n*Participants are invited to bring any favourite books and/or games to share with their buddy! \n*Tentative dates/times for the Buddy Program are as follows: \nThursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm on: October 9\, October 23\, November 6\, November 20\, December 4\, January 29\, February 12\, February 26\, March 12\, March 26\, April 9\, and April 23. \n*While attendance for all 12 gatherings is not mandatory\, the heart and intention of this offering relies on the consistent opportunity for our older participants to connect with our younger participants. If registering for this program\, please make every effort to attend as many of the offerings as possible.  \nStudents are asked to bring the following: a water bottle\, small snack\, & weather-appropriate outdoor clothing (in case we venture outdoors).  \n\nDate\, Time\, and Location: \nDate: Thursday\, October 9th\nTime: 10:00am-12:00pm\nLocation: Carlin Hall \nCarlin Hall: Myers Frontage Rd\, Tappen\, BC V0E 0X3 \nCost: $12.00 * Please note that TLA students can use their Community Class funding for this program! \nEligible Participants: Kindergarten through Gr. 8 \nMax. Participants: 16 Students \n**Parents are welcome to drop off or stay!
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/shuswap-buddy-program/
LOCATION:Carlin Hall\, Myers Frontage Rd\,\, Tappen\, BC\, V0E 0X3
CATEGORIES:Community Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:School closed.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/thanksgiving-day-3/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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SUMMARY:Staff Conference
DESCRIPTION:No K-12 classes.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/staff-conference-13/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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SUMMARY:Britannia Mining Museum - School Program
DESCRIPTION:****IMPORTANT NOTE: The first group of 30 is filled. However\, we can form a second group of 30 (at least 15 students with parents as well) if we reach that number by Thursday\, Oct. 16th. \nYou will be notified by Thursday\, Oct. 16th if there is enough interest to form a second group. Thanks so much for your interest in this trip. \nField trip information:  \n\n \nThis is a facilitated 2 hour in-person field trip experience at the Britannia Mining Museum near Squamish.\n\nIn this program\, students will take part in three activities\, as well as have access to a lunch space and time in the gift show. \n\n  \n\n\n10:15 am – 1:15 pm – all three activities included:\n\n\n\n1. Cooper Quest – underground tour (1 hour)\n\n\n\n2. Mineral Detectives – Get hands-on with rocks and minerals. Explore a selection of rocks and minerals from our learning collection to discover some of their fascinating characteristics. (30 min)\n\n\n3. Boom! – An international award winning attraction! Discover a thrilling light\, sound and special effects experience inside the historic Mill. BOOM! brings all 20-storeys back to life sharing the Mill’s captivating story and its thunderous roar! (30 min)\n\n\nLunch Room access (30 min)\n\n\nGift Shop Access (30 min)\n\n\n  \n\nWhen: Friday\, October 24\, 10:15 – 1:15 – 10:00am arrive and gather in the parking lot for a prompt start. \nSign-up deadline: Friday\, October 10th\, 2025 \n\n\nMaximum participants – 30\n\nGrade level: The program is aimed at students in Grades K – 7.\n\nWhere: 10-minutes south of Squamish right beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway on the Rainforest to Rockies Route at 150 Copper Drive.\n\nCost:\n\n\n$19.00 for all school-age participants\n$25 per adult to offset the cost of additional adults beyond the allowed 1:6 student/adult ratio\n\n\n\n\nAdult Leaders\, Attendants and Chaperones \n\nLeaders\, attendants and chaperones are expected to support participants during program activities.\nChaperones are also responsible for group and individual participant behaviour.\nPlease review TLA’s Field Trip Policy and share the expectations with your children.\nIndividuals not respecting our code of conduct will be asked to leave the group and a parent will be required to remain with them until the time of departure.\n\nPre-Trip preparation  \n\n\n\nBEFORE the trip\, families are encouraged to prepare by watching Groundbreaking – The story of Britannia Mine\nOther informative resources to provide background may be found on the Teacher Resources page of the Mine’s website.\n\n\n\nContact Person/Information: Mrs. Maureen Krump\, mkrump@schoolathome.ca\, 1-800-745-1320 ext 354
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/britannia-mining-museum-school-program/
LOCATION:Brittania Mining Museum
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Grades K-9
ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Krump":MAILTO:mkrump@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T170000
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SUMMARY:A Zaniac Christmas
DESCRIPTION:When: SUNDAY\, DECEMBER 7th @ 2:00pm\n\nWhere: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\n\n    \nAddress: \n3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC V1T 5T6\n(250) 549-7469\n \n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-12; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost: $18.00 / student\n\n\nIn an effort to ensure we secure seating\, we request that all registration forms are submitted by Monday\, November 3rd. \n\nAbout the Show: \n\nCheck out the link below!\n\nA Zaniac Christmas\n\nAbout the Artist: \nAlex Zerbe keeps coming back—And audiences keep wanting him back! Now you can experience the holiday magic like never before with A Zaniac Christmas! This heartwarming and side-splitting spectacle is designed to bring joy\, laughter\, and a truckload of whimsy to audiences of all ages! \nComedic Capers: Two-time Guiness World Record-holder Alex Zerbe delivers belly laughs with a jolly twinkle in his eye as he catches a giant candy cane WITH HIS FACE! A master of multi-tasking and mirth\, the Zaniac sprinkles laughter and merriment like confetti—and often there is some! Flying props will leave you breathless as Seattle’s “Funniest Prop Comedian” makes the laughter contagious\, and the holiday spirit is infectious! \n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/a-zaniac-christmas/
LOCATION:Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\, 3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC\, V1T 5T6
CATEGORIES:School-wide,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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