Thursday - Dance Studio B - 118: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Enter our ballet program with this basic ballet class. In this class, students will be taught the basics of ballet, how to follow instructions, ballet etiquette, and dancing with a group. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Ballet attire is required to attend class (pink tights, leotard, and ballet slippers) as well as hair pulled back in a bun. We look forward to enjoying the basics of ballet through barre work, stretching, and floor exercises. Students are encouraged to stretch and practice what they learn in class at home a few minutes each day.
Requirements:
This class will be performing in the Spring Dance Shows the week of May 15-20. We are still working on our plans for the spring show, but please reserve that week now on your calendar. Our format will most likely be similar to our last spring show, with our youngest students performing in two of the four shows. Details will be related in full at our mandatory parent meeting to be held at 7pm on Monday, February 27th. Parental attendance to this meeting is essential in order to ensure clarity of information and the success of your dancer. Each family is required to have one parent volunteer to help in some way with the show. Please read the updated class syllabus that is posted on the dance department page of this website for more general dance class information.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$89, Term Total = $89
Class Fee:
$96.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Exploring Grammar and Sentence Writing
Ages 7yr-9yr
Katie Raia
Spring 2024
Language Arts
- English
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 220: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Join us as we explore 1st/2nd grade grammar and sentence writing while creating an interactive language arts notebook. Interactive notebooks are a place for students to record what we learn in class in a fun and engaging way. Each student will bring home their notebook at the end of the term with over 60 pages they can use to reflect, practice, and demonstrate their learning.
Topics we will cover in this class will include vowel teams, beginning and ending digraphs, rhyming words, syllables, prepositions, synonyms, elements of a story, sequencing, and much more.
We will also read short stories aloud, answer comprehension questions as a class, and edit “fix-it” sentences.
Requirements:
Students should be reading at a Kinder/1st grade level or higher, able to sound out CVC words, and able to write a few sentences with help and encouragement. Students should also be able to use scissors and glue independently.
Please make attendance and punctuality a priority for this class. Students who are excessively absent or tardy will miss out on valuable class content.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
DUPLO® Engineering 1
Ages 4yr-5yr
Sharon Czerwien
Fall 2023
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Monday - Preschool A - 131: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
This class, designed for 4-5-year-olds, will foster imagination and an engineering mindset as students build creations using DUPLO blocks. Students will have the opportunity to work independently or in teams. Activities will include directed themes as well as freestyle building. At the end of class, students will have the opportunity to share their creations with the class.
Requirements:
There are no requirements or homework for this class.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
DUPLO® Engineering 2
Ages 5yr-7yr
Sharon Czerwien
Fall 2023
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Monday - Preschool A - 131: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
This class, designed for 5-7-year-olds, will foster imagination and an engineering mindset as students build creations using DUPLO blocks. Students will have the opportunity to work independently or in teams. Activities will include directed themes as well as freestyle building. At the end of class, students will have the opportunity to share their creations with the class.
Requirements:
There are no requirements/homework.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
Ballet 3 Teen (Spring)
Ages 11yr-17yr
Kaylah Alicea
Spring 2023
Dance
- Ballet
Schedule:
Tuesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Thursday - Dance Studio A - 116: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
This class is for those who have completed ballet 2 and been approved by the teacher. We will be focusing on double turns, difficult combinations, move upper body strength, and continued ballet technique. Students will be asked to perform in the Christmas show as well as the spring recital. Students are required to wear ballet attire and encouraged to bring a water bottle with them to class. I look forward to helping them continue in their ballet technique and grow in their love for ballet!
Students are encouraged to take a strength and conditioning class as well. We recommend Ballet Strength and Technique, Ladies Cardio, Weights, Fun, and Done, or a Teen Fitness class.
Requirements:
This class will be performing in the Spring Dance Shows the week of May 15-20. We are still working on our plans for the spring show, but please reserve that week now on your calendar. Our format will most likely be similar to our last spring show, with our youngest students performing in two of the four shows. Details will be related in full at our mandatory parent meeting to be held at 7pm on Monday, February 27th. Parental attendance to this meeting is essential in order to ensure clarity of information and the success of your dancer. Each family is required to have one parent volunteer to help in some way with the show. Please read the updated class syllabus that is posted on the dance department page of this website for more general dance class information.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 4 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$153, Term Total = $153
Class Fee:
$192.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Beginning Sewing w/Machine
Ages 12yr-18yr
Megan Douglas
Fall 2023
Arts
- Sewing
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
In Beginning Sewing students will learn the basics of sewing with a school provided sewing machine. Students will learn how to pin a pattern, cut out their fabric, how to follow the grain, and why that's important. We will cover sewing machine basics: how to thread a machine, change stitches, wind a bobbin, sew a corner and how to choose the right length of stitch. Our project will be a contrasting fabric tote. ● Required materials and where to purchase will be discussed first day of class and must be purchased before the second week of the term.
Let's learn about the beautiful state of Washington!! In this class, we will look at the history of how Washington grew from a rich territory to the 42nd state in the Union. We will look at the native communities that first called Washington home, many different countries that sought this fertile land, and the impact Washington has made on the economy of the US. Along with informative slides and videos, I will be sharing chapters of "A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures In One Hundred Years", a book about the history of Washington told through the eyes of ten different kids from ten different regions of the state. This class is an elective with little to no outside homework.
Requirements:
Come to class ready to learn and participate in class discussion.
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$110.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Ballet 4 Teen (Spring)
Ages 12yr-18yr
Kaylah Alicea
Spring 2023
Dance
- Ballet
Schedule:
Tuesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 5:00 pm - 6:20 pm
Thursday - Dance Studio A - 116: 5:00 pm - 6:20 pm
Description:
This class is a pointe focused ballet class and designed for those students who have completed ballet 3. Pointe shoes will be required for the class. We hope to work on some more advance partnering skills in this class as well as continued pointe work and ballet technique. The beginning of this class will be an overlap from ballet 3 for those who are new to pointe shoes, and then all dancers will work on barre skills and floor technique. Ballet attire is required and a water bottle is encouraged. I look forward to helping your students grow in their pointe shoe work this year!
Students are encouraged to take a strength and conditioning class as well. We recommend Ballet Strength and Technique, Ladies Cardio, Weights, Fun, and Done, or a Teen Fitness class.
Requirements:
This class will be performing in the Spring Dance Shows the week of May 15-20. We are still working on our plans for the spring show, but please reserve that week now on your calendar. Our format will most likely be similar to our last spring show, with our youngest students performing in two of the four shows. Details will be related in full at our mandatory parent meeting to be held at 7pm on Monday, February 27th. Parental attendance to this meeting is essential in order to ensure clarity of information and the success of your dancer. Each family is required to have one parent volunteer to help in some way with the show. Please read the updated class syllabus that is posted on the dance department page of this website for more general dance class information.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 4 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
3
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$242, Term Total = $242
Class Fee:
$256.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Basic Fashion Sewing w/Machine
Ages 13yr-18yr
Megan Douglas
Fall 2023
Arts
- Sewing
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
In this class teacher and student will choose a basic garment to sew. Examples: a skirt, dress, vest or other simple items. All fabric, patterns and notions are included in fees, and sewing machines will be provided for use during class.
Requirements:
Prerequisites: Basic Sewing class or Teacher Approval.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$100.00
Preschool Fun A
Ages 3yr-6yr
Rene Cooper
Spring 2024
Early Education
Schedule:
Monday - Preschool A - 131: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Preschool geared class time! Our daily schedule includes a block of time each day when children choose an activity from a number of developmentally appropriate options. During free choice a student might create art, build structures with blocks, engage with our sensory table or look at books from our small library. Children move freely selecting a variety of play that interests them. I use that time as an opportunity to teach and build relationships with students to help learn and facilitate conflict that arises from play. After this block of time we have a clean up warning, followed by a clean up song. When the room is complete we sit in circle time for a variety of learning games and songs. We sing each other's names and talk about the weather. Each child has an opportunity to give a report on what they see outside. We sing the days of the week, talk about colors, numbers and discuss the Calendar daily. We typically read a story, play a game,play instruments for our group activities. This facilitates cognitive development and encourages social skills such as taking turns, cooperation, reciprocal language skills, sharing and empathy. Please include a healthy snack and take your child to the restroom before each class. I will provide water and cups. Please send them in clothes that can get messy!