New Class: Welcome to Heroes and Villains of the Bible - an exciting new class where we explore adventures of interesting characters of both New and Old Testament. This engaging course will study the interesting personalities like Daniel, Joseph and David. What made these Men the “Superheroes of Faith” they became? However we’ll also investigate the evil, the corrupt, the traitors of biblical history. What motivated these “fiends” into the life they chose? There are valuable lessons to learn on either side of the scale! There will be videos, dittos, handouts, trivia contests and many activities to have fun & learn at the same time!
The artistic emphasis of this class is to help students learn how to create and sculpt a believable human form in any pose. Come to class with a pencil, 3 x 5 cards (provided) and homework completed. Students are expected to be prepared for class, respectful to all people, and give their best effort. Mr. Snyder will supply printed reference material, modeling clay, sculpture tools, drawing paper, 3 x 5 cards, and armature materials.
“Then the LORD God formed man of the dust from the ground . . .” Genesis 2:7a. People are formed and created in the image of God. There is a thrill and a wonder in the way He has formed us. This class will explore ways to express the majesty and beauty of His creation.
Requirements:
teacher will provide supplies; some are shared, and some are for the student to keep. Arrangements can be made for the student to keep their sculpture for the cost of the modeling clay. Students will be given paper for sketching. Parents, please make a habit of responding to Slack messages, either with a reply in thread or an emoji. Some Scholarship funds are available. Students may do landscape work for Mr. Snyder to earn additional modeling clay and supplies. *** Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
Assistants:
Parents/Grandparents/Guardians are requested to come to classes to help and/or participate.
Calling all parents who value health and fitness - but are busy, busy, busy! Join coach Miranda Alcaraz who was on the CrossFit Seminar Staff for 8 years, and co-owns and operates the online platform for people who want to train at home, Street Parking. She has a passion for helping people who are short on time, space, or equipment to learn that fitness can be simple, quick, and fun. This class is designed to teach you movement - and help you build consistency by getting a workout in while your kids are in class. The workouts are designed to build a well rounded fitness, to include cardio + strength + flexibility and coordination - so that you are ready to take on whatever life throws your way. The sessions are high intensity, but ANY fitness level is welcome! Along the way you will learn simple movements and workouts that can also be done at home with a single pair of dumbbells. The goal? Help you build consistency - challenge yourself - HAVE FUN!
Requirements:
Bring a bottle water, good shoes, and clothes you can move in.
This course covers the span of history from pre-colonization to modern times. Students will explore historical events throughout our nation's history. Throughout the year, students will be reading quality literature, writing, speaking, and creating projects.
Homework: 2-4 hours/week
This course covers the span of history from pre-colonization to modern times. Students will explore historical events throughout our nation's history. Throughout the year, students will be reading quality literature, writing, speaking, and creating projects.
Homework: 2-4 hours/week
Hey kids, do you lack confidence dribbling the ball, maybe shooting? Or maybe you don't know the rules of the game. Come learn how to play team basketball. You will be more fit, grow in confidence, and learn some valuable skills. Come work as a team with us and learn how this game can be fun!
Hey kids, do you lack confidence dribbling the ball, maybe shooting? Or maybe you don't know the rules of the game. Come learn how to play team basketball. You will be more fit, grow in confidence, and learn some valuable skills. Come work as a team with us and learn how this game can be fun!
Hey kids, do you lack confidence dribbling the ball, maybe shooting? Or maybe you don't know the rules of the game. Come learn how to play team basketball. You will be more fit, grow in confidence, and learn some valuable skills. Come work as a team with us and learn how this game can be fun!
In Concert Choir at FPHRC, students will have the opportunity to make engaging, quality and beautiful music with others, to take the next steps in their music education, build lasting relationships, and most importantly honor God in each of these. Ensemble music-making is integral to the musical education of every musician whether experienced, or a beginner. They will develop collaborative skills that solo performance does not offer, gain a greater sense of musical artistry through the internalization of music by movement, and gain exposure to different genres and styles of music. Concert Choir carries on the American choral tradition of singing traditional choral literature, along with new literature being written in view of that tradition as well as the worship and church choir tradition.
It is also my calling to help students develop a more robust faith in Jesus by understanding their talents can help spread the gospel, and that serving one another both to brings glory to God and helps us make better music. Choir is the perfect place to instill these values.
Requirements:
This is a year-long course and full-year commitment is expected so that we are able to build on the skills we learn through the course of the year. Also expected this that students are able to participate in both the Spring and Fall dress rehearsals and concerts. Please make sure you are available to attend the dress rehearsal and concert dates before signing up for both semesters:
The Fall dress rehearsal will be on Tuesday Dec. 16, (in the evening, time TBD), and the Fall concert will be on Wednesday, Dec. 17 (in the evening, time TBD). For Spring semester the dress rehearsal will be on Tuesday, May 19, and the concert will be on Wednesday, May 20, (both in the evening, times TBD).
Audition and range-check policy: All new students must audition. Returning students do not need to audition but may be asked to schedule a range-check. Returning students aged 14 are required to schedule a range-check either before the first day of choir or within the first two weeks. Please contact Jonathan Metz on Slack to schedule an audition or range check.
My name is Jonathan Metz and I absolutely LOVE to share in the Lord's great gift to us that is making music together through song. In the Firmly Planted High School Choir, students will have the opportunity not only to make beautiful, quality, and memorable music together, but take the next (or first) steps in their musical experience, build lasting relationships, and honor God through both song and the act of using their talents. You do not need any prior musical experience to join!
Choir is also integral to the music education of any student who also plays an instrument such as piano, violin, or guitar, or likes to write music. They will develop collaborative skills that the solo performance world does not offer, gain musical artistry through the internalization of music by movement, as well as gain exposure to different genres and styles of music. This ensemble will carry on a Firmly Planted tradition of learning about God and his son, our Great Savoir, Jesus Christ, through short devotionals, particularly God as a creator, using our talents to serve him, worship, and serving one another.
I graduated with a B.A. in music from Western Washington University, focusing on music education and piano. I took especially to choir — studying graduate-level choral conducting and literature with Leslie Guelker-Cone, a noted choir director throughout Washington State. I directed the First Baptist Church of Bellingham Sanctuary Choir for four years following graduation and have guest-conducted and workshopped various groups of different levels including high school, middle school, elementary, and adult ensembles. Highlights include the Bellingham Chamber Chorale, and in 2013, the Interfaith Coalition massed choir — a combined ensemble of over 150 singers. I started a Masters in Music at Indiana University in 2017.
Requirements:
This is a year-long course. A full-year commitment is expected so we are able to build on the skills we learn through the course of the year. There is also a required performance two times a year (at the end of Fall and Spring semesters, respectively). While there is no audition required, all participants must schedule a range and voice-type check with me, the director. No prior singing experience is required to join. 8th-graders (13 years old) are also permitted to join but *do* need to perform an audition, (contact me on Slack if interested). We will have a concert on December 13th and a dress rehearsal Dec 12