Annual Events

Regular Events

Some regularly occurring events are part of the yearly calendar of New Life Home School. Check the Meetings calendar for specific times each year.

September

First meeting of the year.

May

Curriculum Night - an opportunity for you to share and recommend any curriculum you have enjoyed this year, and source new ideas for next year!

June

Science, Art, and Talent night (SAT night) - is a great night for our kids to showcase what they have been working on over the past year.
Sports day - games, races, and team activities are held in the morning. In the afternoon there is free play. Bring your own lunch, blanket, and lawn chairs.

April-June

Spring is the time for regular Homeschool conventions. Try out the BC Christian Home Education Convention

Calendar

November 2019
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3	4 November Meeting - Financial Responsibility and Usborne Book Sale November 4, 2019 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm burnaby, Map Welcome to November! Financial GPS Presentation: teaching and giving children a guide to money management and awareness and Usborne Book Sale! This meeting will be held at a member's home. Please email info@newlifehomeschool.com for details. Michael is one of our members. He will be talking to us about financial responsibility, teaching and giving children a guide to money management and awareness. Michael is very involved in homeschooling his two girls. He made a career shift to real estate to be more available to his family. There is lots to learn about money management and we hope that everyone can benefit from the evening together. We will have a representative from Usborne Books so remember to bring money for book purchases! This is a great resource for your own children and a great opportunity to purchase books for Christmas. Contact Queenie at qchu@shaw.ca if you have any questions. November Meeting - Financial Responsibility and Usborne Book Sale	5	6	7	8 Co-Op Class November 8, 2019 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm New Life Community Church 8765 Government St. Burnaby, BC Map NLHA has a Co-op that meets from 1-3:30pm on two Fridays a month at the New Life Community Church. Please bring $2 per family, per meeting for a donation to the church for the extra usage. Here's the schedule: 2nd Friday of the month: Gr. K-6: 1:00-2:00 Art (Gr. K-6) 2:00-2:40 STEM (Gr. K-6) 2:40-3:15 French (Gr. K-6) 3:15-3:30 Visiting Gr. 7+: 1:00-2:00 French 2:00 + Planning other activities for the remaining coops, visiting 4th Friday of the month: Gr. K-6: 1:00-2:00 French (Gr. K-6) 2:00-3:00 STEM (Gr. K-6) 3:00-3:30 Visiting Gr. 7+: Nothing planned this meeting If you'd like further details, please email: kimdjones@gmail.com Co-Op Class	9
10	11	12	13	14 Operation Christmas Child Packing Party November 14, 2019 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Coquitlam, Map This is a great opportunity for children of all ages to get involved with Operation Christmas Child. They can help to make a difference! We will watch some short films about the project, learn where the gift boxes go, and find out about the lives they impact. Children are encouraged to write letters and cards to include in their boxes. You will need to bring small items to pack (see below). Shoeboxes and forms will be provided. Children are encouraged to prepare for this by personally choosing items to fill a shoebox. Over the past couple of years we have also made drawstring bags to include in our boxes. These are simple fabric bags (approx. 12”x 16”), with a drawstring at the top (you can use a ribbon or shoe lace if you like). If you are not sure and want to give this a go, there are lots of tutorials online. Bring a well-balanced variety of items to fill your shoebox such as: - Toys & Other Gifts – Items such as dolls, soccer balls, stuffed animals, small musical instruments, hair clips, toy jewellery, puzzles, t-shirts and socks - School Supplies – Items such as pencils, pens, crayons, note pads and picture books – apparently school supplies are truly prized! - Hygiene Items - Toothbrushes, soap (please place soap in a sealable bag), washcloths - Please enclose a personal note/card and/or a photo in your shoebox -No food or candy! Please DO NOT include any of the following items: - Food or candy: Including gum (due to customs regulations) - Decks of standard playing cards (other card games such as UNO are allowed) - Used items (due to customs regulations) - Toothpaste (due to customs regulations) - Liquids or items that could leak, melt, freeze, or break – shampoo, creams, lip balm, bath gels, mirrors, or glass, etc. (these can damage other items in the shoebox) - Items that can scare or harm a child - War-related toys, knives, and toy guns, etc. Parents – we will be able to spend some time together, so bring a pot luck item to share and stay for lunch! Thank you to Queenie for kindly hosting this event at her home in Coquitlam. For more details and the address, please email Annabel: pitsiaeli@shaw.ca Operation Christmas Child Packing Party	15	16
17	18	19 Operation Christmas Child - Volunteer at a Collection Centre November 19, 2019 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Maple Ridge Baptist Church 22155 Lougheed Highway Maple Ridge, Map Help at an Operation Christmas Child Collection Centre, Maple Ridge Barb, the head of the collection centre, and her team always make us welcome! Children will fill OCC shoeboxes with donated items and assist with preparing the shipment to the Main Centre in Calgary. This is for older children (age 10+) although younger children may come if supervised at all times. Please bring five pre-written, personal notes to enclose in the boxes. To sign up, please email Annabel – pitsiaeli@shaw.ca For more information visit http://www.samaritanspurse.ca/operation-christmas-child.aspx Operation Christmas Child - Volunteer at a Collection Centre	20	21	22 Co-Op Class November 22, 2019 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm New Life Community Church 8765 Government St. Burnaby, BC Map NLHA has a Co-op that meets from 1-3:30pm on two Fridays a month at the New Life Community Church. Please bring $2 per family, per meeting for a donation to the church for the extra usage. Here's the schedule: 2nd Friday of the month: Gr. K-6: 1:00-2:00 Art (Gr. K-6) 2:00-2:40 STEM (Gr. K-6) 2:40-3:15 French (Gr. K-6) 3:15-3:30 Visiting Gr. 7+: 1:00-2:00 French 2:00 + Planning other activities for the remaining coops, visiting 4th Friday of the month: Gr. K-6: 1:00-2:00 French (Gr. K-6) 2:00-3:00 STEM (Gr. K-6) 3:00-3:30 Visiting Gr. 7+: Nothing planned this meeting If you'd like further details, please email: kimdjones@gmail.com Co-Op Class	23
24	25	26 Heritage Fair November 26, 2019 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Port Coquitlam, Map New Life and Ridge Meadows Home Learners have held this event several times over the past years and it has been a great opportunity for students to explore Canadian History. Students make a tri-board presentation that may or may not be judged. Please save the date if you are interested and read below for more info. Please note this is NOT associated with the DL Heritage. Each year heritage fairs are held all over Canada to encourage students to learn about Canada’s history and culture by going beyond the textbook. You are invited to be part of this wonderful learning opportunity this year! Who: All students in grades 6-10 whose families are members of New Life Homeschool Association, Ridge Meadows Home Learners and Langley Home Educators Assoc are welcome to participate Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Place: South Bonson Community Centre, 10932 Barnston View Rd, Pitt Meadows Time: 1:00-4:00pm Cost: To be determined - will be minimal. Projects may be judged. More information coming soon! All visitors are welcome to attend the Heritage Fair, whether you have a student showcasing a project or not. Refreshments will be provided. Excited about this opportunity but don't know where to start? Explore the BC Heritage Fairs website at: http://bcheritagefairs.ca More questions? Please contact Annabel at pitsiaeli@shaw.ca or Leah at lpillet@hotmail.com or Edna at sneekhk97@gmail.com Registration Link coming soon. Heritage Fair Heritage Fair November 26, 2019 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bonson Landing Barnston View Road Pitt Meadows, Map Parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends. All are welcome to join us as the children show their Heritage Fair displays. Heritage Fair	27 Field Trip - Waste to Energy Tour November 27, 2019 9:45 am – 10:45 am Waste to Energy Facility 5150 Riverbend Drive Burnaby, Map Free Waste to Energy Facility tour at the Burnaby facility, for students who are 10 years old and over. This tour provides a unique learning opportunity for students to develop their understanding about waste, waste management and waste reduction in Metro Vancouver. Address: 5150 Riverbend Drive, Burnaby, B.C To register: https://framadate.org/gdUUpE2b9sPxPMxV **Don’t forget to put your email address with your child’s name, to receive the waiver form and additional information! Field Trip - Waste to Energy Tour	28	29	30