Damascus Crier

Welcome to a brand-new school year at The Centre for Learning@HOME! I hope your family enjoyed a restful and joy-filled summer. September is always an exciting time, full of new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and the anticipation of growth for our students, families, and staff.

This month is already filled with wonderful opportunities to reconnect and celebrate. Our Welcome Back Picnics are happening across the province, and I warmly invite you and your family to join us at one near you. These gatherings are a great way to meet other CFL families, connect with teachers, and share the joy of a new school year. Be sure to check out all of the events and activities on our website.

As you read through this newsletter, you’ll find lots of information designed to help families and students settle into the new year with confidence. I encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities, they’re here to support you every step of the way.

Blessings,

Lana Clark.

Mark your Calendars!

September 2: First day of online classes & Connections

September 3, 10, 17, 24 : Parent Directed Home Education Coffee Houses

September 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 18, 22, 24: Right Start Online Sessions

September 15: Options Classes Begin (Year Long, Semester 1, Quarter 1)

September 17: Central AB Welcome Back Picnic

September 24-26: Camp Kindle

September 30: Truth and Reconciliation Day. NO SCHOOL.

October 2: Edmonton & Medicine Hat Welcome Back Picnics

October 3: Lethbridge & Grand Prairie Welcome Back Picnics

October 9: Calgary & Okotoks Welcome Back Picnic

October 10: Thanksgiving Liturgy 11:45AM

October 13: Thanksgiving Day. NO SCHOOL

October 14: Teacher PD Day. NO SCHOOL

At CFL, real-time instructional classes via zoom are held in the morning (synchronous learning), while the afternoon is set scheduled for independent and flexible (asynchronous) student work time to complete assignments, teacher help classes, small group review work with our educational assistants, exams and quizzes.

Grades 1-9 Student Timetable

Grades 10-12 Student Schedule

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools (CTR) has developed a Personal Mobile Devices and Social Media administrative procedure (AP) shaped by input from students, parents, guardians, administrators, and staff to ensure our schools reflect our Catholic faith's call to foster a welcoming, respectful, and safe learning environment. This procedure emphasizes reducing distractions during teacher instruction (Zoom classes), promoting responsible technology use, and supporting mental health while enhancing teacher-student and student-student interactions during class time.

For the 2025 – 2026 school year, CTR Catholic is reemphasizing the significance of daily attendance, which is crucial for student success. Class recordings serve as a vital link to teacher instruction when external circumstances prevent live class attendance, but do not replace the interactive and engaging teaching and learning experiences that take place during class. Please see a LETTER from CTR Catholic’s Attendance Officer.

The Centre for Learning@HOME School Council is a structured groups of parents, principals, teachers, secondary students and local trustees who work together to effectively support and enhance student learning. They provide a means for members of the school community to consult with and provide advice to the principal and the school board.

We warmly invite all parents to join the Annual General Meeting, where we will be voting in School Representatives and Council Members (President, Vice President, Secretary).

Representatives for 2025-26:

• Grade 1-3 Representative

• Grade 4-6 Representative

• Grade 7-9 Representative

• Grade 10-12 Representative

• Calgary and Area Representative

• Edmonton and Area Representative

• Medicine Hat and Area Representative

• Red Deer and Area Representative

• Grande Prairie and Area Representative

• Lethbridge and Area Representative

• Home Education-at-Large Representative

• Online-at-Large Representative

• Grade 12 Student Representative

AGM: Monday, September 22, 7:00PM

Click here to join via zoom.

Start your homeschooling journey strong! Join our Home Education Coffee Houses for coffee, connection, and conversation with other parents. Our visiting teachers will be on hand to answer questions and share insights for a successful start!

Welcome to our school for the 2025-2026 school year. We are very excited to be back and ready to serve you once again. Please join us for our Coffee House home education webinars each Wednesday afternoon in September starting at 1:15 PM (September 3, 10, 17, and 24). These sessions include a home education specific presentation from us and are followed by a question-and-answer session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://redeemer.zoom.us/j/81237366509

Meeting ID: 812 3736 6509

Grades 9-12 students! Get ready for Camp Kindle! Outdoor games, team-building challenges, and new friendships await. Plus, it’s a great chance to connect with your CFL teachers in an unforgettable setting. Don’t miss this adventure!

*Please note, registration is now open, It will close promptly on September 9th @ 5:00pm. Register early to avoid disappointment.*

WHERE: Camp Kindle, 29479 Range Road 6.1 A, Water Valley, AB
WHEN: Wednesday, September 24-Friday, September 26
WHO: CFL Students, grades 9-12

Click Here to Register

Join staff and CFL@HOME families for our annual Welcome Back Picnic in your area.

Have you been to one of our events yet?! There's no better time than now! Click the link for your area and check them out!

Southern Alberta

Calgary & Area

Central Alberta

Edmonton & Area

Grande North Area

Registration Guide

Start the year with confidence! Alison Polson, Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) is hosting several Start-Right Sessions, a chance for New-to-CFL parents to ask questions and connect in community. Offered during Orientation Week and September, these sessions supplement the guidance of our Educational Assistants and Family School Coordinators. Start-Right Parent Guide.

You don’t want to miss this opportunity - click here!

As part of the Alberta Education Act, students who turn 18 years old are considered independent students. This designation grants them full responsibility for their educational records and decisions. We recognize the importance of fostering independence and accountability while ensuring clear communication between home and school.

As such, if you have a child turning 18 years old this school year, you and your child will both receive a notification through email altering you to the Independent Student Consent Form. Please reach out to your Family School Coordinator for assistance with the form.

At our core, each one of us has value and worth that cannot be measured by achievement, success, or circumstance. Every person carries a dignity that is unshakable and deserves to be respected. This truth reminds us to treat one another with compassion, fairness, and solidarity; seeing in each person the same dignity we hope others see in us. At The Centre for Learning@HOME, we strive to uphold this dignity daily, whether it’s by teachers offering patient support to students, or colleagues stepping in to mentor teachers. Our tangible actions create a school community where individuals are treated with the greatest respect.

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Connect with other CFL@HOME parents on Centre for Learning@HOME Parent Communication Hub. This group is your go-to place to connect with other CFL parents, share experiences, ask questions, and find support on your homeschooling and online education journey. Whether you're looking for advice, resources, or just a friendly chat, you'll find a warm and welcoming community here. Let's work together to create the best learning environment for our children! Join us and be part of a supportive network dedicated to making learning a positive and enriching experience for all.

Joining the Group:

• Search for CFL@HOME Parent Communication Hub on Facebook.

• Click on CFL@HOME Parent Communication Hub in the search results.

• Click "Join Group."

Email: cflregteam@redeemer.ab.ca
Website: https://centreforlearning.redeemer.ab.ca
Location: 200 - 109 Southbank Blvd, Okotoks, AB T1S 0G1, Canada
Phone: 403-938-4119
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