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We are trialing a new concept starting January 2025!

1100 - 1200 - RRHJ will be offering a science class. Pre-registration required. This will be done family style using The Good & The Beautiful science curriculum for their Health & the Human Body unit. 

1200-1300 - Open Lunchtime (Bring your own lunch)

1300-1500 - A casual gathering time. Mix of indoor & Outdoor free time, skating at the Emo Arena and organized activities or crafts as parents pitch in. 

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Most classes will be taught by our homeschool parents and the RRHJ planning committee. Any questions, please reach out to Kathryn!

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YES!! Seeing as we are all homeschool parents joining together to support each other in this endeavour, we promote parental involvement at all of our events. If you do need to run away for an appointment, it is your responsibility to leave them in the care of another specific parent in attendance. Please make sure we're aware of the situation :) 

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We have 5 members on the committee.

President, Secretary & Field Trip Coordinator, Treasurer, Co-Op Coordinator, PreSchool Coordinator

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The following are the current Job Descriptions, but are subject to change as we learn and grow!

President

• Oversees the group
• Organizes the meetings
• Receives and resolves any concerns, complaints or conflicts
• Double checks the finances on a regular basis
• Is the first to help any members with their duties if they need 
• Creates a tentative plan for the year with Co-op and Field Trip Coordinators

 Secretary & Field Trip Coordinator

• Takes minutes and distributes them to members after each meeting.
• Ensures events calendar is up to date and accessible to all families via RRHJ website communications
• Ensures members information is up to date on RRHJ website: contact information, preferred method of communication, dietary restrictions, special needs, etc.
• Maintains Facebook group: posts events, removes inactive members, etc. 
• Oversees the organizing of field trips and additional events, such as seasonal events (fall harvest, Christmas, Easter, etc)
• Works directly with the Co-op Admin Coordinator to make sure activities don’t overlap and can potentially match topics.
• Coordinates with the Treasurer to ensure payments are received from participants and made to field trip locations when applicable.
• Receives nominations and works alongside the President to ensure elections are held every May.

 Treasurer

• Keeps and maintains, full and accurate books and records of income and expenses
• Reconciles bank accounts and produces financial statements, which they present at board meetings
• Deposits any money that comes in as cash or cheque into the bank account.
• Disburses the funds according to the needs of the group, such as for building rental, field trips, teachers, etc. and gets the appropriate receipts.
• Ensures good standing with the bank account and that all the information is up-to-date.
• Creates a tentative budget for the year.

  Co-op Administrative Coordinator

• Oversees the organizing of teachers, events, and weekly program/classes, including setup and cleanup.
• Ensuring necessary forms (background checks, medical emergency forms, student code of conduct) are completed before co-op starts but no later than the 2nd week of the co-op and gives them to the secretary.
• Checking each class to ensure there are enough adults to teach and that each class does not need help.
• Works with the secretary to ensure the events calendar is always up-to-date.

PreSchool Administrative Coordinator

• Oversees the organizing of teachers, events, and weekly program/classes, including setup and cleanup for children Preschool to Kindergarten.
• Checks in with each class to ensure there are enough adults to teach and that they have the help required.
• Ensures applicable necessary forms for visitor teachers etc (background checks, medical emergency forms, student code of conduct) are completed and submitted to the secretary.
• Enters classes and weekly co-op information on RRHJ website calendar and works alongside Co-Op Administrator to ensure weekly update emails are sent out in a timely manner.

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RRHJ Committee Members hold their positions for a term of one year, with elections held every June. 

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You can read them here -->  RRHJ Bylaws

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The yearly fee helps cover our space rentals, supplies, banking fees, website fees, and any equipment deemed necessary by the committee (eg. rolling whiteboard) for the use of the RRHJ group events.  

Fees are subject to change depending on activities planned, location rentals, and costs incurred. Any surplus at the end of the year will be assessed, and amounts returned fairly to families after leaving a small float to transition into the next year. 

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Rental of the space is by donation. The RRHJ Committee determines how much to donate based off of how many days it is utilized. For the 2023-2024 year, RRHJ donated $2050 for use of the space. This year the donation will go towards their building fund as they plan to add on. 

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Our webpage on Homeschool-life.com costs approx $9 per family per year. It's a small price to pay for the amazing amount of organization & accountability it provides our group! 

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We would love for your help in:

• Running a class or activity (could be one week or for several weeks)
• Setting up & Tidying up Afterwards
• Caring for the Nursery Room 
• Assisting with the PreSchoolers/Kindergartners (Contact Rebecca)
• Assisting with the K-8's lesson sessions (Contact Kathryn)
• Coming up with Field Trip & Seasonal Event Ideas (Contact Joy)
• Creating a Fun & Postive Learning Environment for Everyone!