Events Calendar

Dunvegan Bridge Fall Family Gathering

When: Sunday, September 22, 2024, 1-5pm
Where: Dunvegan Bridge (between Rycroft and Fairview, just north of the bridge crossing the Peace River).

Potluck and fellowship.

Please bring: Camp chairs, a main course / side dish / salads / dessert to share, and bring your WATER BALLOONS because this is your chance to soak a WISDOM Facilitator!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Paul van den Bosch by call/text at 403-358-4497 or email at paul@wisdomhomeschooling.com

Anella Jantz: 587-297-1992 or anella@wisdomhomeschooling.com

Physics 20 Lab Seminar - Edmonton

Students in the Physics Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups pertaining to Physics.

In Physics 20, students will conduct experiments in: The Scientific Method and gaining mastery in conducting measurements within experiments (toy car activity); Kinematics - the study of objects in motion without reference to forces (determining whether an object is exhibiting uniform or non-uniform motion using ticker tape); Dynamics - the study of position and velocity of objects and systems with reference to forces (calculating the coefficient of static friction of various materials); Circular Motion (creating and using a slingshot or catapult to launch an object); Wave Propagation (modelling wave propagation and analyzing its factors with gummy bears). 

Chemistry 20 Lab Seminar - Calgary

Students in the Chemistry Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups pertaining to Chemistry. 

In Chemistry 20, students will study and conduct experiments regarding: the scientific method and gain mastery in conducting measurements within experiments (Forming Ionic Compounds); Forms of Matter, Gases (Investigating the properties and behaviour of gases such as Boyle's Law); Matter as Solutions, Acids and Bases (Making a solution with a precise concentration); Quantitative Relationships in Chemical Changes (Stoichiometry through rockets).

Medicine Hat Fall Family Gathering

When: Monday, September 23, 2024, 4-8pm

Where: Kin Coulee Park, Medicine Hat

Details: BBQ with potluck. WISDOM will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and beverages. We will enjoy a meal together as well as have an information time, door prizes, games, and socializing. This event will run rain or shine.

Please bring: Potluck sides, salads and/or desserts to share with the group. (Please note: if you have a highly restrictive diet, feel free to bring your own food if you wish.) You are welcome to bring lawn games, board games, and lawn chairs if you would like.

RSVP by September 20, 2024.

If you have any questions or for late registrations, please contact:

Simon Friesen: 587-222-1790 or simon.f@wisdomhomeschooling.com

Brian Taje: 780-312-4525 or brian@wisdomhomeschooling.com

Foraging - Grande Prairie

Where: Grande Prairie, Evergreen Ridge Area
Exact meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GNx8L7s73Nxp8CfB9
Please follow these exact coordinates to avoid any confusion.

When: September 24
Time: 10-12pm

Minimum of 10 people needed for this event to run

Participants will learn about what Trees, Plants, Berries, and Fungi are edible, medicinal and/or useful, plus learn about any toxic plants, berries or fungi they may encounter. If possible there may be an opportunity to taste and/or cook what has been foraged.

Fire Starter Making - Grande Prairie

Where: Grande Prairie, Evergreen Ridge Area
Exact meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GNx8L7s73Nxp8CfB9
Please follow these exact coordinates to avoid any confusion.

When: September 25
Time: 10-12pm

Minimum of 10 people needed for this event to run

This class will cover new and traditional methods of making fire starter helpers. Participants will be able to make their own fire starter helpers out of mostly natural materials that they can take home and use for their next fire. 

ML: Screen Impact G

When: Wednesday, September 25 from 7-8pm
Where: Online

Finding Balance

Parents, join us for this workshop on the impact of screens. At your discretion, due to sensitive content, you may invite children aged 16+ to participate with you.

There is no prerequisite for this workshop.

As participants meet in a virtual classroom, a microphone headset, a strong internet connection and speakers are required.

Mediated Learning Foundations T

When: Three Thursdays, Sept. 26 - Oct. 10, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Where: Online

Learn the steps to empower your innate teaching skills.

This series of three 2-hour sessions will include instruction, parent participation, and opportunity for Q & A.  As participants meet in a virtual classroom, a microphone headset, a strong internet connection and speakers are required.

Foundations is a prerequisite to all other Mediated Learning Courses with the exception of Screen Impact.  Once you have completed Foundations, please explore the other courses in any order.

Notification Deadline

Alberta Education requires we submit all student notification on the last business day of September for funding eligibility, which in 2024 is 4pm on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. If possible, please enroll 5 or more business days prior to the deadline for our data team to review your notification.

We do accept post-funded families throughout the year on a case-by-case basis.

Information on Notification may be found here.

Fort McMurray Fall Family Gathering

When: Friday, September 27, 2024, 11-2 pm
Where: ort McMurray Lions Club Clubhouse
3 Tolen Drive, Fort McMurray

BBQ with potluck. WISDOM will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and beverages. We will enjoy a meal together as well as have an information time, games (frisbee golf) and socializing. This event will run rain or shine. 

Please bring: Potluck sides, salads and/or desserts to share with the group. (Please note: if you have a highly restrictive diet, feel free to bring your own food if you wish.) You are welcome to bring lawn games, board games and lawn chairs if you would like. 

RSVP by September 26 at 6 pm.

Contact the event hosts with any questions:
Karen Godin 587-644-1825 or godinfamily6@gmail.com
Gordon Loewen gordon@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Kim Schultz kim@wisdomhomeschooling.com

Lethbridge Corn Maze

When: September 27 from 1-4pm
Organized by: Facilitator Liz Gurnett

Come and join other homeschooling families as they navigate their way through the intricate maze, in a corn field which is way above your 'ears'. Spend between 20 minutes to 2 hours finding your way through 4 different mazes. And if you really get lost, do not despair, they will be harvesting in November. 

You can also enjoy a petting zoo and train ride if you choose. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Click here to learn more about the Lethbridge Corn Maze and look on their website for directions.

Cost: 

• Corn Maze: $6.00/person+GST
• Corn Maze and Petting Zoo (includes cup of feed): $6.50/person+GST
• Corn Maze, Petting Zoo and Train: $7.00/person+GST

Non-WISDOM homeschoolers are welcome to attend.

• Extra Feed Cones: $1.00 each (can be purchased on site)