Calgary South - Support Group

Welcome to the Roots Support Group! 

Our September session is a wonderful opportunity to welcome new families and reconnect with returning members through fun small-group icebreakers. This month, we'll be discussing "food for the brain" and exploring how nutrition and activity impacts focused learning and well-being. We invite everyone to share a favorite recipe—especially kid-friendly meals, quick dishes for busy travel days, or budget-friendly options for large families.  Share a favourite recipe here.

Please park & enter through the South doors of the church (the entrance closest to the café, children's climbing apparatus & elevator)

We would like to encourage families to please continue to register in advance for the support group meeting, this helps us to plan for proper childcare.

Families that would like to, can bring a packed lunch (food must be nut free) and eat in the café, and/or pay $5 / child to play on the children's climbing apparatus after our meeting has ended.

Common Questions about Support Group Meetings

What happens at support group meetings?

This is a time for Roots parents and children to come together to enjoy one another’s company while supporting each other on our homeschooling journey.  Our meetings follow a basic format of announcements, testimonies, main topic/ discussion and end with small group prayer time.  Coffee, tea, and snacks are provided for the parents only. If your child will be hungry, feed them a snack before arriving or bring a snack for your child to eat in your vehicle on the way home.

Can I bring my children?

Absolutely, bring your children!

• Crawlers – Age 3

  will go in the “nursery” Upstairs in Room # 247

• Aged 4 & up

   Children will be split into age-specific groups to participate in activities/games appropriate for their age. Upstairs in Room # 247

  Note that due to the space availability at each support group venue, children may be grouped differently.
• Ages 7+ students will be playing running games in the gym space. Students are required to have CLEAN INDOOR runners and a labelled water bottle

The Gym is called The Student Centre and is on the main floor

Parents keep their tiny ones with them since we’re not set up to provide that level of care. The parents room, # 255 is across from the nursery & Ages 4 room upstairs. There is an elevator by the entrance for anyone unable to use the stairs.

Parents Please Note:

1. Registration for each meeting is not required but it is recommended, so we can have your name tags printed and signing in children can be expedited upon arrival. It also helps us to ensure we have the proper number of workers to kids’ ratio in each class.

2. Make sure kids come dressed in proper clean indoor footwear for running (no flip flops or winter boots)

3. Put all coats backpacks and extra shoes against the walls in designated classrooms to keep the hallways clear in case of an emergency.

4. Bring labelled water bottles for children (due to allergies, please save snacks for the children for the drive home).

5. Remind children to be respectful of the leaders and listen to the instructions being given. It is a more enjoyable experience when everyone listens!

6. Take everyone to the washroom before signing them in at the check in table.

WAIVER

By registering for this event, I understand that TFH society and its branches Roots Home Education/The Father’s House Christian School, at all organizational levels, will not be held responsible for accidents, injury, loss or damage to an individual or any individual’s property. I agree the applicant/s are in good health and able to participate in the physical activity of this program. In the event the applicant is injured, I give permission for a staff member or parent volunteer to seek medical attention.

Contact

Tammy Eacott, 403-616-1381, tammye@rootshomeed.com