Spring 2012 After School Programs

This class is designed to allow the Primary student a comfortable atmosphere to explore the world of sports. Basic skill level sports will be taught and safe interactive games will be played. Students will develop spatial awareness, hand-to-eye coordination, and social skills working with new and old friends.
Coach Spies, Grassy Area
Fridays, January 20-April 27, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12

If you are crazy about sports and want to improve your skills, then join Coach Colley and Coach Snyder on Fridays after school. Through team oriented and individualized drills, students will learn and practice a variety of sports including football, basketball, soccer, handball, and many more! Students will also have the opportunity to scrimmage and display their newly learned techniques while gaining a better understanding of gameplay and sportsmanship.
Coach Colley and Coach Snyder, Field
Fridays, January 20-April 27, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 24

The Sports Club is designed to allow students who enjoy running, throwing, kicking, and generally having a good time on the playing field to begin to learn the games we play. We'll work on individual skills, learn rules and strategy for many games, and spend a great deal of time playing those games. In the process, we'll stay active, make new friends, and strengthen old friendships.
Coach Dawson, Gym
Fridays, January 20-April 27, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12

Cooking with children is something we love to do and we're always in search of healthy and fun recipes that kids love! To keep everyone safe in the kitchen, we provide developmentally appropriate activities for our youngest chefs, while challenging those who are a bit older and have more experience in the kitchen. Our goal is to give children the opportunity to participate at their level while teaching them about foods and flavors to fit their fancy. Get those spatulas, whisks and oven mitts ready . . . Let's Cook!
Ms. Thomas and Mrs. Besser, Kitchen (Building 2)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 20
Materials Fee: $25

Bienvenue à la cuisine Française! Welcome to the French kitchen! Join us and explore the elegance of French cuisine while learning simple French phrases and vocabulary. We will be making and baking everything from crêpes to croissants, so get ready for some gastronomical fun! Students will learn to order and eat like a Parisian as they take a journey into the Francophone world and culture. Oui, our chefs will also learn practical words and phrases for the French kitchen and restaurant. Bon appétit.
Ms. Hoang, Kitchen (Building 2)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 4; MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $50

Do you like spending time on the computer? In "Big Mac," students will use Macintosh computers (located in Turning Point's Mac Lab) in order to create digital comics, compose music, edit video, design 3D models, and more. "Big Mac" is a great way to learn valuable skills and have lots of fun using amazing technology. *NOTE: Students who have already taken Big Mac are welcome to sign up, however, priority for registration will be given to students who have not previously enrolled in this class.
Mr. Segar, Mac Lab (Building 2)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials fee: $15

Does your child like playing on the computer? Do you want your child to gain more experience using the computer and its applications? This is your chance! Students will explore different programs to create art, explore the internet, and play games to bolster learning and confidence in computer literacy. Play, create, and learn!
Ms. Norton, Mac Lab (Building 2)
Thursdays, January 19-April 19, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $15

Calling all young inventors and digital artists! Exercise your creativity and problem solving skills in this one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art classroom. Students will build their technological capacities through a wide variety of topics ranging from graphic design, to working with solar power, to stop-motion-animation and much, much more. Students are also introduced to the idea of creating an electronic portfolio. All projects are student driven and the scope of the material covered depends on the students' experience and the level of his or her work ethic.
Mr. Reynolds, SmartLab (Building 2)
Fridays, January 20-April 27, 2012
3:15-4:15pm/MAXIMUM: 12

This is a class for beginners and advanced students alike! In a fun but focused environment, we will learn and practice the fundamentals of chess. Chess vocabulary, movement of pieces, and board set-up will be explored in an age appropriate and creative manner. We will strive to play by all the rules, learn basic strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Upon completion of the class, each student will receive his or her own chess board for further independent play and practice.
Mr. Segar, Room 203 (Building 1)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $15 (no fee for returning students)

Imagine huge bins of Legos of all shapes and sizes! No tedious instructions, no preconceived plans…the only limit is your imagination. Let the building begin! Mr. Kline has collected thousands of pre-owned Legos and he's ready to share. Join us for a relaxing hour of free building.
Mr. Kline and Mr. Tyau, Room 208 (Building 1)
Thursdays, January 19-April 19, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $25

Survivor Scouts is a class your child will never forget! This fun course is an adventure into the world of survival skills. Children will begin the course by learning how to create their own survival pack. We will learn how to make a basic shelter and start a fire from leaves, sticks, and other basic materials. Students will make solar ovens and water filters and will learn which native plants are edible and which are dangerous. Other activities include knot tying, wilderness first aid, making compasses, and pitching tents. We'll also share ghost stories and s'mores. Our class will end with a visit from a naturalist who will teach us how to make rope from plants. Join us for an excursion through the wild!
Ms. D'Amato, Room 217 (Building 1)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 15
Materials Fee: $20

Take a step back in time to 245 million years ago, when the dinosaurs ruled the earth, and join us as we learn about these colossal creatures. Our archaeologists will explore the dinosaurs of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, and what these roaming giants ate, where they lived, and how they lived. We will be making our very own dinosaur eggs, building our own models of dinosaur skeletons, and much more. Come join us for a "roaring" good time as we have some dinosaur adventures!
Ms. Hoang, Room 111 (Building 1)
Fridays, January 20-April 27, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 4; MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $20

Develop compassion and the spirit of service, philanthropy, and responsibility. This class provides young people with hands-on volunteer opportunities to help others throughout their local and global communities. Through activities such as Kids Care Book Share, and Team Up for Kids in Foster Care, Kids Who Care will help the elderly, hungry, homeless, disabled, sick, and victims of disasters. Possible projects include doggy blankets for the humane society, Bingo prizes for Senior Centers, Giggle Bags for children in the hospital, and teddy bears for foster children.
Ms. Windham, Room 108 (Building 1)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 5; MAXIMUM: 20
Materials Fee: $40

Our amigos will have the opportunity to expand their current español knowledge through storybooks, learning sight words, enhancing comprehension, and expressing complete thoughts in the target language. Each session will focus on vocabulary relating to holidays and everyday vocabulary that will allow the amigo to make home and school connections. Our amigos will bring home a new book and activity after every session, allowing our padres the opportunity to practice and learn with our amigos.
Mrs. Garcia, Room 124 (Building 2)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $25

An Introduction to theatre, "It's Showtime!" is appropriate for both new students to the class and returnees! We will use theatre games and warm-ups to build our theatre skills, and we will turn familiar stories into a play to practice telling the story with more than just our words. (The stories used will be different each semester, so no fear for those repeating the class!)
Mrs. Price, Room 126 (Building 2)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $30

It is time to put on a show! Building from theatre warm-ups to script reading to blocking and more, this class will take us through all the steps of rehearsing a play. It will wrap up with a performance of our short play for friends and family.
Mrs. Price, MPAC (Building 1)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 5; MAXIMUM: 10
Materials Fee: $40

Learn the art of storytelling from a trained storyteller! Storytelling is a popular pastime and career around the world, and we will cover many styles and share many glorious stories, including everything from fables to creation myths, to your own personal narratives. By the end of the class, you will have a collection of stories you love to tell!
Mrs. Price, Room 126 (Building 2)
Fridays, January 20-April 27, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 5; MAXIMUM: 12

Students who enroll will have the opportunity to perform in a fully scripted and realized production of "Free to Be…You and Me." This play involves SINGING and ACTING. Each student will have a part in the play, unless he/she chooses to work exclusively backstage. Students will be involved in creating, building, and painting various prop and set elements. Please note that all classes are 90 minutes. The final performance for family and friends will be on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 5:00 pm. Additional rehearsals are scheduled as needed, and all students will be required to attend dress rehearsals on Monday 4/30, Tuesday 5/1, and Wednesday 5/2. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ms. McEneaney and Mrs. Garcia, Room 118 (Building 2)
Thursdays, January 19-May 3, 2012
3:15-4:45 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $50

Let's get ready to rock! In this class, we will learn about the history of Rock and Roll music starting with Robert Johnson in the 1920's and continuing through until today! We will listen to music and watch music videos from rock greats like Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Who, Grateful Dead, and many more. We will discuss how this music fit with the major changes happening in society.
Ms. Cockerham, Room 112 (Building 1)
Fridays, January 20-April 27, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 5; MAXIMUM: 12

The Elementary Rock/Jazz Band will focus on developing pieces for an informal concert at the end of the semester. Young musicians who would like to further develop their skills and learn new music, as well as sight-reading, improvisation, and basic musicianship skills, should take this class. Open to all students who currently study an instrument.
Mr. Goldman, Band Room (Building 2)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12

Trumpet, Trombone, and Baritone Horn students will practice instrument fingering, tone production, and rhythms. Material covered includes repertoire from the various Band Classes, as well as new selections. This class allows students the opportunity for more individualized attention as they become more proficient in their playing. We will work as a group practicing our brass instruments.
Mr. Goldman, Band Room (Building 2)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12

Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone students will practice instrument fingering, tone production, and rhythms. Material covered includes repertoire from the various Band Classes, as well as new selections. This class allows students the opportunity for more individualized attention as they become more proficient in their playing. We will work as a group practicing our woodwind instruments.
Mr. Goldman, Band Room (Building 2)
Fridays, January 20-April 27, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Beatles! Take a journey back to the 60's and experience the worldwide craze of Beatlemania. Sing along with John and Paul, strum along with George, and drum along with Ringo, as we learn to play and sing Beatles songs. Our fans will take a magical mystery tour of Abbey Road, the famous recording studio, and record some Beatles songs with their own voices using the Garage Band program. The semester will conclude with your very own copy of the class album filled with songs, interviews, and other recordings. Join us for tea and biscuits as we learn more about these Liverpool lads!
Ms. Hoang, Room 111 (Building 1)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $20

Dancers will work on leaps, turns, jumps, jazz and hip-hop dance technique, basic gymnastic skills and tricks, including floor and balance beam. Dance routines will be taught to the latest popular music. So Fly Dance/Gymnastics classes are always age appropriate and fun!
**So Fly Dance Staff (Ms. Erica), MPAC (Building 1)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $20

**So Fly instructors have been classically trained at some of the top dance studios, companies, and gyms around the world with choreography and performances that can be seen on film, music videos and television including VH-1 and MTV. Most importantly, our instructors have extensive experience working with children and thrive on teaching proper technique while making dance and gymnastics fun!

The fundamentals of old and new-school hip hop dance. Skills include popping, locking, stepping, freestyling, and breakdancing in precisely choreographed routines. We will have an end of session performance to show off your skills! No previous dance experience is required. (Knee pads recommended and tennis shoes/sneakers required.) All music and choreography strictly age appropriate.
**So Fly Dance Staff (Ms. Robin), MPAC (Building 1)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $30


**So Fly instructors have been classically trained at some of the top dance studios, companies and gyms around the world with choreography and performances that can be seen on film, music videos and television including VH-1 and MTV. Most importantly, our instructors have extensive experience working with children and thrive on teaching proper technique while making dance and gymnastics fun!.

Ballet is one of the most beautiful and graceful forms of expression in dance! Students will build strength, increase flexibility, body alignment, coordination, synchronization, and balance. Students will be taught the basic terminology of ballet and how to tell a story through movement. Get ready to point your toes and twirl across the floor.
Ms. Windham, MPAC (Building 1)
Thursdays, January 19-April 19, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $40

Breathe, move, sweat, and groove! This class mixes vinyasa flow with rockin' music to give students a fun introduction to yoga. We will learn various poses, meditation, and breathing, all set to music. Yoga is great exercise and reduces stress. This class is appropriate for students who have never taken yoga and for those with some experience. Students will not need to provide their own yoga mat.
Ms. Cockerham, Room 112 (Building 1)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 5; MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $25

If you love to make a huge mess…then this is the perfect hands-on class for you! Throughout this semester, we will use our hands to make lots of ooey gooey experiments. Our little experimenters will make oobleck, slime, silly putty and much more. Each child will participate in the making of the project, have a chance to work with the material, and take a sample home to keep. Beware! You must be willing to have fun and get your hands dirty!
Ms. Escobedo, Kitchen (Building 2)
Thursdays, January 19-April 19, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $25

Science lovers WANTED! Get messy, get airborne, get loud, and get shocked! Explore science through a variety of hands-on activities, taking home a number of ideas that will impress your friends and family. From mixing ingredients to creating a rocket that can soar, to using everyday objects to make music, you will have the opportunity to test all your senses while exploring science.
Mrs. Garcia, Room 124 (Building 2)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $30

Interested in computer programming, engineering, Legos, or robots? If you said yes to any of those, then this is definitely the class for you! Join us as we put our thinking caps on and construct some of the most intelligent robots…out of Legos! This class will be loads of fun as we explore the basics of building and programming our robots to challenging and competing with them. We'll make them walk, talk, and run obstacle courses. There's really no limit to what we can do!
Ms. D'Amato, Room 217 (Building 1)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $15

Get CREATIVE! Dive head first into the amazing world of art. Stop, look, learn, and create a world of color with paint, dye, water color, oil pastel, clay, and wood. We will design our own t-shirts, and socks to match, using tie-dye. Discover the magical line that divides our sky from the ground. We will also use a variety of media to fully express our talents. Projects are designed to create joy and self-confidence through creativity.
Ms. Greco, Room 119 (Building 1)
Mondays, January 23-April 30, 2012
3:15pm-4:15pm/MAXIMUM: 10
Materials fee: $30

Calling all young artists. Come let your creativity shine. Each class, we will read a different story centered around a theme. Students will then have the opportunity to let loose and explore their creative side in a follow-up project inspired by a children's classic.
Ms. Touhey and Ms. Limon, Room 102 (Building 1)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 10; MAXIMUM: 22
Materials Fee: $25

This class is designed for children with previous experience working with clay. Warning: we will get dirty! We will explore the use of different sculpting tools, texturizing the surface of clay for magical effects, and how to use a variety of techniques to enhance our projects. We will work from the real to the abstract using special paints and finishes. Other media, such as wood, plaster and core board, will also be explored. At all times, our goal is to create and express with support and confidence.
Ms. Greco, Room 119 (Building 1)
Thursdays, January 19-April 19, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MAXIMUM: 10
Materials Fee: $35

This is no ordinary craft class! From papier mâché picture frames to jewelry making, your child will have a blast while being exposed to a variety of art mediums. Stained glass work, collage making, tie-dying, finger painting, and much more will be explored in this exciting, messy, and creative workshop. Our class will wrap up with a craft expo, where student work will be on display for all to admire. Let's get creative!
Ms. Nix and Ms. Mayemura, Room 110 (Building 1)
Thursdays, January 19-April 19, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 8, MAXIMUM: 24
Materials Fee: $35

Create your own designs and show them off! Students will create their own designs and unique symbols, and apply them to garments from their own wardrobe. These designs will be presented as a finale at the end of the semester. The class projects will increase self-confidence, self esteem, oral presentation, and self expression, while having fun.
Mrs. Spencer, Room 106 (Building 1)
Thursdays, January 19-April 19, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/ MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $30

Come and let your creative side shine with us in Creative Studio! Children will have fun while creating a variety of art and craft projects. Arts and Crafts classes are a fun way to promote creativity in kids. It allows children to bring their expressive thoughts and ideas into reality. We'll be designing flower pots and potting flowers in them when they're done. Designing shirts and painting birdhouses are just a few of the crafts that we'll be doing in class. Get ready to get messy and creative!
Ms. Windham, Room 108 (Building 1)
Tuesdays, January 17-April 24, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 5; MAXIMUM: 20
Materials Fee: $40

Calling all tailors and seamstresses! Have you ever felt inspired by Etsy and eBay to design and sew your own personalized goods? Then this is the class for you. Sewing is a valuable and practical skill that leads to a rewarding hobby. In this class we will learn and explore the steps to design and create your own pillows, stuffed animals, aprons, and much more! Exercise your creativity to reach your artistic potential as you create your own awesome goods. We can assure you – it's going to be "sew" gratifying!
Ms. Hoang, Room 111 (Building 1)
Thursdays, January 19-April 19, 2012
3:15-4:15 pm/MINIMUM: 4; MAXIMUM: 12
Materials Fee: $50