2011 Winter/Spring Enrichment Catalog
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Grades: K-2 | Cost/Sessions: $115/10 |
| Instructor: M. Haley | Room: Ms. Haley’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Tuesday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates: January 17th - April 17th | ||
| (No class on 1/24, 2/7, 3/20, 4/3) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12 students | Available | |
| Students are provided with the opportunity to use their creativity and imagination to produce fun projects and crafts. They will have fun with glue, glitter, and more while they create neat craft projects together! Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 3-6 | Cost/Sessions: $100/10 |
| Instructor: E. Bayer, PVUSD teacher | Room: meet outside the Strings | |
| Day/Time: Wednesday 3 – 4 p.m. | Room, class will then go to basketball | |
| Dates: January 18th - April 4th (No class on 1/25, 3/21) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 7 and limited to 20 students | AVAILABLE | |
| Boys and girls will learn ball-handling, shooting, passing, defense and individual moves. There will be daily games, contests and relays. No experience is necessary. Students need to wear P.E. –type shorts/t-shirts and wear laced tennis shoes. Girls may want to have a pony-tail holder. All students will receive a free water bottle. Please note: Class is starting a week later than other enrichment courses *Sponsored by SSPTO/PVUSDCE | ||
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Grades: K-2 | Cost/Sessions: $100/8 |
| Instructor: M. Etchebarren | Room: Teacher’s Lounge | |
| Day/Time: Wednesday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates: January 11th - March 7th (No class on 1/25) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 8 and limited to 15 students | Available | |
| “Book Cooks”: A combination of literature and cooking. Students will learn basic measurement skills, easy recipes and nutrition all in relation to books we will read in class. Water bottles are optional. Bon Appetit! Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 3-6 | Cost/Sessions: $120/10 |
| Instructor: M. Haley | Room: Teacher’s Lounge | |
| Day/Time: Monday3-4 p.m. | ||
| Dates: January 9th - April 9th (No class on 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12 students | AVAILABLE | |
| We will study a different country each week and then learn to make a yummy dessert or meal from that country. Bring your appetite and be ready to taste some delicious food! Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 1-4 | Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor: L. Rodgers | Room: P.E. Room | |
| Day/Time: Wednesday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates: January 11th - March 28th (No class on 1/25 - 3/21) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 10 | AVAILABLE | |
| Learn basic dance skills while having fun! If you enjoy musical theatre or like to perform, this is the place to be! Mrs. Rodgers’ daughter, Marissa, will also be assisting. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 3-6 | Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor: S. Chiccarello | Room: Mrs. Chiccarello’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Wednesday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
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Dates: January 11th - March 28th (No class on 1/25, 3/21) |
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 15 students | AVAILABLE | |
| Learn how to act, perform skits, perform monologues, play acting games and have fun. | ||
| Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 3-6 | Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor: S. Chiccarello | Room: Mrs. Chiccarello’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Thursdays 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
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Dates: January 12th - March 29th (No Class on 1/26, 3/22) (No class on 1/26, 3/22) |
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 15 students | AVAILABLE | |
| This course will take off where Drama I left off. Learn new techniques, develop acting skills as well as prepare monologues. Students will be taught self expression in a supportive, fun environment. Students with acting experience are encouraged to take drama I before registering for Drama II. | ||
| Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 3-6 | Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor: S. Karpen and M. Knobbe | Room: meet in Mrs. Karpen’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Monday 3 - 4 p.m. | and then class goes outside….IF | |
| RAIN, still meet in Mrs. Karpen’s Room | ||
| Dates: Janary 9 th - April 9th | ||
| (No Class 1/16, 2/20, 3/19) | Class will meet on 1/23 | |
| Enrollment: Limited to 20 students | AVAILABLE | |
| In 10 weeks the students will train with the goal of improving their endurance for running longer distances. In addition, there will be a focus on fitness and nutrition. Participants need to bring a bottle of water, healthy snack, and a small towel to each class. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: K-4 | Cost/Sessions: $110/10 |
| Instructor: M. Haley | Room: Ms. Haley’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Thursday 3 – 4 p.m. | ||
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Dates: January 12th - March 29th (No class on 1/26, 3/22) |
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12 | AVAILABLE | |
| Students will learn about famous artists and create similar art projects themselves! Students will discuss important paintings by important artists, learn about the life of the artist and then paint too! Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 1-3 | Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor: S. Chiccarello | Room: Ms. Chiccarello’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Tuesday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates: January 17th - April 17th (No class on 1/24, 2/7, 3/20, 4/3) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 15 students | AVAILABLE | |
| Play games, some just for fun and some that will challenge your mind. You will even create a game of your own. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 1-3 | Cost/Sessions: $95/9 |
| Instructor: M. Dunn | Room: Ms. Dunn’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Monday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates:
January 9th – April 2nd (No class on 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12 | AVAILABLE | |
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This is a beginning class for students who are interested in learning Spanish words and phrases. We will review where we live and family members, parts of the body, numbers and phrases. If you enjoy learning new languages come join us! |
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Grades: 5th Grade Only | Cost/Sessions: $175/17 |
| Instructor: M. Martin | Room: Mrs. Martin’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Tuesday 7:50 - 8:50 am | ||
| Dates: January 10th – May 15th (No class on 1/24, 3/20 Class WILL meet on ½ days) |
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 10 | AVAILABLE | |
| The M & M Math Club will provide a small group instruction for students who demonstrate a need for additional assistance in math. A goal for each student will be to become more confident in math and have a better understanding of the concepts taught in class. The students will receive additional support around what was taught during the week, as a preview and review. This instruction and practice will also help prepare the individual student for assessments and the challenging standardized test (AIMS) that they will take in the spring. Students may sign up for once or twice per week. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: K-1 | Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor: J. Baumkirchner | Room: Mrs. Baumkirchner’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Tuesday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates: January 17th – April 17th (No class on 1/24, 2/7, 3/20, 4/3) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12 | AVAILABLE | |
| Do you love to read? Do you love to write? Do you love to share? If you answered yes to any of those questions, come join in the fun! We will create mini-books to keep for years to come. | ||
| Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 4-6 | Cost/Sessions: $125/10 |
| Instructor: K. Van Dusen | Room: Ms. Van Dusen’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Monday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates:
January 9th – April 9th (No class on 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 6 | Available | |
| Students will experience a rich painting experience with Ms. Van. Learn control of painting mediums (tempura, watercolor & acrylic) with emphasis on classical rules of composition, color & light perspectives. Students may select their subject of interest. This class is for students who are serious about developing their painting skills and just love to paint. Fee includes paints, towels, drawing paper, pencils, and a variety of student brushes. Students must supply their own painting canvases. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 4-6 | Cost/Sessions: $125/10 |
| Instructor: K. Van Dusen | Room: Ms. Van Dusen’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Thursday 3 -4 p.m. | ||
| Dates: January 12th – March 29th (No class on 1/26, 3/22) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 6 | AVAILABE | |
| Students will experience a rich painting experience with Ms. Van. Learn control of painting mediums (tempura, watercolor & acrylic) with emphasis on classical rules of composition, color & light perspectives. Students may select their subject of interest. This class is for students who are serious about developing their painting skills and just love to paint. Fee includes paints, towels, drawing paper, pencils, and a variety of student brushes. Students must supply their own painting canvases. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 5-6 | Cost/Sessions: $125/10 |
| Instructor: E. Spiekerman & L. Tigges | Room: Computer Lab | |
| Day/Time: Tuesday 7:50 - 8:50 a.m. | ||
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| Enrollment: Min. 8 and limited to 12 | AVAILABLE | |
| The Read Naturally Program provides a method to improve reading fluency. The program combines three powerful strategies for improving fluency: teacher modeling, repeated reading and progress monitoring. Class will meet on ½ days of school. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 1-4 | Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor: L. Rodgers | Room: Mrs. Rodger’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Tuesday 7:50 - 8:50 a.m. | ||
| Dates:
January 17th – April 17th (No class on 1/24, 2/7, 3/20, 4/3)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 10 | AVAILABLE | |
| Practice reading fluency while learning cooperation, sharing responsibility, and building confidence using the avenue of dramatic performance through Reader’s Theatre plays! Simple props will be created to complete some of the stories. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
| Grades: K-2 | Cost/Sessions: $95/9 | |
| Instructor: B. Coveney | Room: meet outside the P.E. Room | |
| Day/Time: Monday 3 – 4 p.m. | and then go outside…IF | |
| RAIN, still meet at P.E. Room | ||
| Dates:
January 9th – April 2nd (No class on 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 10 |
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| Boys and girls can enjoy a variety of games outdoors including flag tag/flag football, kickball and more! Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: K-2 | Cost/Sessions: $115/10 |
| Instructor: M. Haley | Room: Ms. Haley’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Wednesday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates:
January 11th – March 28th (No class on 1/25, 3/21)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12 students | FULL | |
| Students will have lots of fun doing hands-on science experiments while learning the importance of science in our world today and in the past. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 3-6 |
Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor: D. Labella | Room: Computer Lab | |
| Day/Time: Wednesday 7:50 – 8:50 a.m. | ||
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 15 | AVAILABLE | |
| For students who would like some extra help with developing and improving math skills using Study Island. This is a perfect review class for AIMS testing. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 3-5 | Cost/Sessions: $95/9 |
| Instructor: B. Coveney | Room: meet outside the P.E. Room and then go outside…IF | |
| RAIN, still meet at P.E. Room | ||
| Day/Time: Tuesday 3 – 4 p.m. | ||
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 15 | AVAILABLE | |
| Come learn the fundamentals of volleyball in passing, serving and bumping all while having a great time! Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 1-3 | Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor: L. Tigges | Room: Mrs. Tigges’ Room | |
| Day/Time: Wednesday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates:
January 11th – March 28th (No class on 1/25, 3/21)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 10 students AVAILABLE | ||
| Come and learn some great exercises for stretching and strengthening your muscles. Bring a small, healthy snack, a water bottle and a mat or towel. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: 2-5 | Cost/Sessions: $115/10 |
| Instructor: L.Tigges | Room: Mrs Tigges Room #656 | |
| Day/Time: Thursday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates: January 12th - March 29th (No class on 1/26, 3/22) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12 | AVAILABLE | |
| Come spend the afternoon making bracelets. We will make several different kinds of bracelets using yarn and craft floss. Make one for you and one for your friends! Remember to bring a snack. Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: K - 3 | Cost/Sessions: $115/9 |
| Instructor: K. Arola | Room: Art Room | |
| Day/Time: Thursday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates: January 12th - March 15th (No class on 1/26) | ||
| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12 | AVAILABLE | |
| Make unique one-of-a-kind jewelry out of kiln fired clay, polymer clay and found object charms such as game pieces and bottle caps. We will also use rubber stamps and shrink plastic. We are actually designing our own pieces, not just assembling from a kit. You will love to wear your own necklaces and bracelets that you create! Sponsored by SSPTO only | ||
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Grades: K-1 | Cost/Sessions: $105/10 |
| Instructor:
J. Baumkirchner
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Mrs. Baumkirchner’s Room #408
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| Day/Time: Wednesday 7:50 - 8:50 a.m. | ||
| Dates:
January 11th – March 28th (No class on 1/25, 3/21)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 10 | AVAILABLE | |
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Students will improve their phonics skills through guided active, hands-on activities in which they learn how to look for patterns in words and make new words by adding letters or changing the sequence of letters. |
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Grades: 1 - 3 | Cost/Sessions: $95/9 |
| Instructor: K. Mensing | Room: Ms. Mensing’s Room | |
| Day/Time: Monday 7:50–8:50 a.m. | ||
| Dates:
January 9th – April 2nd (No class on 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 10 students | AVAILABLE | |
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Students are the STAR in this YouTube themed class! They will learn the ins and outs of YouTube, set up their own channel and sync it with their pvLearners account. Students will write, film, and produce movies and short clips. All videos will be edited and produced using YouTube’s brand new, cloud based editing software. All videos created will be content appropriate and students will learn to use YouTube EDU safely and effectively to increase learning. |
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Grades: 4 - 6 | Cost/Sessions: $95/9 |
| Instructor: K. Mensing | Room: Ms. Mensing’s Room | |
| Day/Time:
Wednesday 3 - 4 p.m.
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| Dates:
January 11th – March 14th (No class on 1/25)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12students | FULL | |
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Students are the STAR in this YouTube themed class! They will learn the ins and outs of YouTube, set up their own channel and sync it with their pvLearners account. Students will write, film, and produce movies and short clips. All videos will be edited and produced using YouTube’s brand new, cloud based editing software. All videos created will be content appropriate and students will learn to use YouTube EDU safely and effectively to increase learning. |
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Grades: 3-6 | Cost/Sessions: $115/9 |
| Instructor: K. Arola | Room: Art Room | |
| Day/Time: Wednesday 3 - 4 p.m. | ||
| Dates:
January 11th – March 14th (No class on 1/25)
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| Enrollment: Min. 5 and limited to 12 | AVAILABLE | |
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Make interesting 3D sculptures in this art class. One will be made out of plastic bottles that are painted and cut into long strips, resembling Chihuly glass sculptures. To see an example, please visit this link: https://sites.google.com/a/pvlearners.net/karola/announcements. Another sculpture will be made out of wood, and the third project will be a hanging mobile made out of bottle caps and beads. Come join the creative fun!
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Enrichment Classes 2011 Winter/Spring Enrichment Catalog
