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Kaleidoscope WorkshopsQUARTER ONE: 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEARKaleidoscope Order Deadline is Wednesday September 3rd at midnightClasses for the first quarter begin Monday, September 8, 2014 and end Thursday, October 23, 2014Kaleidoscope Workshop DescriptionsAfter-school Homework Club (3rd-8th) (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday) Do you battle with the evening homework?? Call in the cavalry!? The After-school Homework Club will come to the rescue.? Now your child can get homework done in this workshop before going home for the evening. Instructors will help clarify assignments and provide guidance. Students may sign up for one, two, or all three days.????????? Instructors: Tammy Treadwell and Tracy Aldrich Days & Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30?Registration Fee: $39.00 for 6 workshops on Mondays @ $6.50/60 minutes?Registration Fee: $45.50 for?7 workshops on Wednesdays @ $6.50/60 minutes.?Registration Fee: $45.50 for?7 workshops on Thursdays @ $6.50/60 minutes. Notes: *Homework Club workshops (either Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday)??????????? must be used in the current quarter. The sessions do not roll over into?????????? following quarters.? *Minimum of 4 students per day Ballet Level I (PCAP 11:30-12) (K-5 2:50-3:20) (Thursday)Ballet for our pre-schoolers!? Former Boston Ballet Principal Dancer and the Artistic Director of Northeastern Ballet Theatre, Edra Toth, provides a dance course structured to give students a sampling of a range of dance movements, with an emphasis on ballet and the French language of ballet.? This fun-filled, educational course is the beginning of the basic ballet foundation and vocabulary.????????? Instructor: Ms. Edra Toth, Edra Toth’s Academy of Dance and Music.Day & Time: Thursdays, 11:30-12 (PCAP); Thursdays, 2:50-3:20 (K-5)Dates:?September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23Registration Fee: $84.00 for?7?workshopsNotes:*Please send your child in something in which they can easily move *Minimum 4 studentsBasketball (1st-5th) (Thursday)Coach Jake Locke (Upper School Girls Varsity Soccer Coach) will lead the kids in fun games that stress the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defence.? Teams will be formed, and?scrimmages will take place each week.Instructor: Jake LockeDay & Time: Thursdays, 2:50 - 3:20Dates: September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23Registration Fee: $35Notes: *Maximum 15Book Writing Workshop (3rd-8th) (Tuesday)Ever thought about becoming an author and publishing a book? Layne Case, author of four children’s books (“Charlie”, “Charlie and His New Friend” , “Charlie and His Neighbor” and “Charlie and The School Bully”); a poetry book (“Inspirations from My Family & Friends”) and a Bible Study called “Reading the Bible Through Poetry”, will show you how. Students will become “AITs” (Authors in Training). They will write and illustrate their own children’s book. They will learn the importance of reading and writing, how to design and layout a book, as well as what it takes to publish and promote a book.Books will be “published” (i.e. spiral bound) provided all the parts are in order. AIT’s books can be shared with family and friends. This workshop includes a signed copy of one of Layne’s “Charlie” books. Instructor: Layne CaseDay & Time: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 14, 21, 28Registration Fee: $80 for this 8 week sessionNotes: *Students must bring a notebook, two-pocket folder, and pencil, which need to be brought to class each week*Minimum of 4, maximum of 8Coyote Club Wildlife Education (K-5th) (Wednesday)"Instilling a sense of wonder, responsibility, and stewardship for the natural world through ecological studies and primitive skills exploration."PCA is excited to bring Coyote Club to our very own campus! "Coyote Club was developed by John Pazdon and Mary Mazur in 2007 as a way to introduce children to nature-based studies, native crafts and environmental stewardship. It is believed that today's children are suffering from what some call "nature deficit disorder", and the creation of Coyote Club was driven by a passion to rid children of this deficit by getting them out of the house, into the woods and connected to their environment. Children involved in nature-based education programs often experience a deeper sense of self respect, self esteem and a strengthening of their connection to the natural world. We believe that each child has a gift, which is often revealed through wildlife observation, awareness exercises and primitive skills exploration. It is our hope that we will be able to recognize and nurture that gift, and encourage that child to further develop and honor those unique abilities, strengths and talents we all possess." There are 8 major topics which we would like to introduce over the course of the program. These topics will run in no specific order, as the patterns of Mother Nature strongly dictate what subjects are best taught for the week.??The topics include: survival skills, wilderness awareness, hazards/navigation/mapping, birds, animal signs, plants, shelter, and native crafts.What to Bring:"We would also like to suggest a few items that you may want to bring along with you. Every student should come prepared to go outside, no matter what the weather. A little rain, wind or snow will not keep us inside, however, if the weather looks dangerous (i.e. thunderstorms, high winds, etc…) we may be forced to cancel. Students should always bring proper footwear (boots, hiking shoes, old sneakers, etc.), long sleeved shirts, hats and rugged pants, as well as a journal to write in. We will be providing natural bug spray and spray containing 30% DEET for our students, but if you prefer to use something else, bring it along. We must have written consent to use these sprays on your children. Backpacks, water bottles, binoculars, and field guides are great things to bring along, but not as essential as the things listed above." ??Instructor: John Pazdon Day & Time: Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30?Dates:?September 17, 24, and October 1, 8, 15, 22?Registration Fee: $72 for 6 workshops??Notes: ????*You may pick up your child from the MPR at 4:30.????*There is a 24 student maximum for this workshop.Dodge Ball (2nd-5th) (Wednesday)Coach Michaeleen Sicard will lead the kids in multiple rounds of games that stress the fundamentals of this fun sport.? Teams will be formed, and scrimmages will take place each week.??????????? ? Instructor: Michaeleen SicardDay & Time: Wednesdays (2:50 - 3:20)Dates: September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22Registration Fee: $35?Educational Gaming (PCAP Tuesday) (K-5th Monday)PCAP:This workshop is designed to introduce students to playing games that will develop basic number and letter sense.? The focus of the game playing will be to work on taking turns, being good winners and losers, and independent thinking skills.? The students are guaranteed a fun time!???????? Instructor:?Michaeleen SicardDay & Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 - 12:00Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 14, 21Registration Fee: $35.00?K-5th:Are you looking to improve your math and thinking skills in fun and creative ways?? Come play many popular games such as Smath, Sudoku Board Game, Make and Break Extreme, Quick Flip, Set, Apples to Apples, Quiddler, Stratego, Othello, Blockus, Inkling, Such and Such, and many others!? You will have so much fun, you will forget that you are developing your math and strategic thinking skills.?Instructor: Michaeleen SicardDay & Time: Mondays, 2:50 - 3:20Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 20Registration Fee: $30Elementary Art (1-5) (Monday)Elementary Art is a class that presents a variety of art media in order to give students experience with as many different areas of art as possible. The lessons are designed to teach technique rather than focus on a finished product, letting the students choose their subject matter and develop their own creative ideas freely. Some of the art media included in the class are printmaking, comics, and sculpture.Katie McMahon is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, having received a Bachelor’s degree in fine arts and a Masters degree in education. She loves teaching art because watching students discover their own creative potential is the most rewarding feeling ever, and it inspires her to further her own artistic pursuits. When she's not teaching or art-making, Katie likes to bake sweet things, knit hats and stuffed animals, and read lots and lots of books.Instructor: Katie McMahonDay & Time: Mondays, 3:00-4:00Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 14Registration Fee: $108 for 6 workshopsJump Rope Games (K-5th) (Tuesday)Come have fun playing jump rope, knock out, double Dutch and much more!? ?Instructor:?Michaeleen SicardDay & Time: Tuesdays 2:50 - 3:20 Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 14, 21Registration Fee: $35Notes: *There is a 20 student maximum?? ????????? *Students must bring?athletic shoes with arches. Karate (PCAP and K-5th) (Monday)This course is designed to introduce students to basic karate in a comfortable and affordable environment. Once students reach a certain level, they are encouraged to investigate advancing their training by enrolling in a martial arts school. Continuing intermediate students are welcomed.Instructor: Mr. John English, Karate International Martial Arts CenterDay & Time: Mondays PCAP 11:30-12, K-5 2:50-3:20Dates:?September 8, 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 20Registration Fee: $72.00 for?6 lessonsNotes: *Students must bring a water bottle and athletic shoes with arches.Math Facts Blast (2nd-5th) (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)Is your child having trouble getting off the ground with math facts.? Math Facts Blast will launch your student on his or her way.? Math Facts Blast is an effective afterschool workshop that will help your child learn their addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division tables.??Instructor:?Lydia Kopacz Days & Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:10-3:30Registration Fee: Tuesdays $35 for 7 sessions; Wednesdays $35 for 7 sessions; Thursdays $35 for 7 sessionsNotes: *Must sign up separately for each day *Maximum of 8 students per dayOn-Site Tutoring (Scheduled as Needed)Does your child struggle with math, science, or foreign language?? Is he or she falling behind in reading?? On-site tutoring can help!? We provide on-site tutoring for any academic subject.? These services can be done with a PCA teacher or Dynamic Learning Solutions.? In most cases, a formal evaluation is not required for tutoring with a PCA teacher or through Dynamic Learning Solutions. Contact Michaeleen Sicard?for more information at msicard@. ???????????? Day & Time: Monday-Friday before and after school; time of day to be agreed upon??????????? Registration Fee:????????????*$105 for 6 sessions @ $17.50/ 30 minutes????????????*$157.50 for?6 sessions @ $26.25/ 45 minutes????????????*$210 for?6 sessions @ $35.00/ 60 minutesOrigami (2nd-5th) (Tuesday)Our instructor, Ichiko Harju would like to share a part of her heritage, the?Japanese paper-folding art called Origami?through this workshop. The course?teaches?social studies and math skills such as acute, right and obtuse angles and geometric shapes. ????????? Instructor: Mrs.?Ichiko Harju Day & Time: Tuesdays 2:45-3:20Dates:?September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21Registration Fee: $56 for?7?weeksNotes: *All materials are providedPottery (K-5th) (Monday)We love to create with Pottery! But it’s more! It’s glass, and clay and so much creativity! We have so much fun each week learning new techniques, crafts, and making special keepsakes!Instructor: Alesia Dopson – To Your Art’s ContentDay & Time: Mondays 2:45-3:20Dates: September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 20Registration Fee: $60 for five weeks Notes: *Minimum 5 students, maximum 20 studentsSoccer (1st-5th) (Tuesday)Coach Jake Locke (Upper School Girls Varsity Soccer Coach) will lead the kids in fun games that stress the fundamentals of this international sport.? Teams will be formed, and scrimmages will take place each week.??????????? ? Instructor: Jake LockeDay & Time: Tuesdays (2:50 - 3:20)Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 14, 21Registration Fee: $35Notes: *Maximum 15?????????Stage Presence Drama Workshop (1st-5th) (Wednesday)Want to do something fun after school?? How about putting together a play to perform at the end of the quarter??PCA music teacher Sharon Arsenault will work with the kids on acting techniques, playing theatre games, and singing and dancing!? Class is limited to 20 kids, so hurry and sign up and let your presence be known!!! Instructor: Sharon Arsenault Day & Time: Wednesdays (3:00-4:00)Dates: September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22Registration Fee: $35Notes: *Minimum 10/Maximum 25Touch Football (2nd-5th) (Friday)Coach Jake Locke (Upper School Girls Varsity Soccer Coach)?will lead the players in fun games that stress the fundamentals of passing, catching, and defense.? Teams will be formed, and flag football scrimmages will take place each week.?Instructor: Jake LockeDay & Time: Fridays, 2:50-3:20Dates:?September 12, 19, 26, and October 3, 10, 17Registration Fee: $30.00Notes: *Maximum 15Group Music LessonsPCAP Piano Academy (ages 4&5) (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)This is an ideal program for exploring interest in piano lessons, reinforcing directional reading, strengthening independence of fine motor skills and coordination as well as learning to appreciate and enjoy music. Preschoolers will attend their group lesson during rest time (between 12 and 1:30) for a 30 minute session. Two-three children will be in a session with at least two pianos in the room. Students will work on beginning musical concepts, rhythm and exploring the piano. Practice at home is encouraged but not necessary. Students will be organized and assigned an exact time that is coordinated by age and an assessment of skills. Space is limited and only available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Instructor: Yvonne AllingDay & Time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays (sign up for one specific day) during the PCAP rest period; 30 minute sessionRegistration Fee: $84 per student for 7 lessonsNotes: *Minimum of 2 and Maximum of 3 students per 30 minute session Beginner Group Guitar Lessons (3rd-5th) (Thursday)Learn the basics of how to play the guitar in a fun group setting. Each student must provide his/her own guitar. ?Any additional cost of music books should be paid directly to the instructor.?Instructor:?Cheryl Rudolph (Beginner Group Class)Day & Time:?Thursdays 2:50-3:20Registration Fee: $77 per student for 7 lessonsNotes: *Minimum of 3 students required and no refunds for missing any classesGroup Intermediate Flute Lessons (6th-8th) (Tuesday)This class is geared mainly towards learning, playing and building up a repertoire of classical, contemporary and worship music specifically written for small flute ensembles. However, some time will also be allowed to focus on band music if the sectional needs help with any difficult passages. ?As their repertoire grows, ideally they will be able to perform those pieces at various venues in the future.Instructor:?Cheryl Rudolph (Beginner Group Class)Day & Time:? Tuesdays 2:50-3:20Registration Fee: $77 per student for 7 lessonsNotes: *Minimum of 3 students required and no refunds for missing any classesBeginner Group Violin Lessons (K-3) (Tuesday)This is a fun way to introduce your child to the violin in a group setting. We will learn violin basics and get very comfortable performing in front of peers.Instructor: Katherine KnowlesDay & Time: Tuesdays 2:45-3:30Registration Fee: $77 per student for 7 lessonsNotes: *Minimum of 3/Maximum of 4 students required (will create a second class if needed)Beginner Group Recorder Lessons (1st-3rd) (Wednesday) Does your child have an interest in playing a woodwind instrument? ?The recorder is a wonderful way to learn many techniques needed to play some of the band instruments when they get to 4th grade. ?The recorder is just the right size for most younger students and much of what they learn can easily transfer to a flute, clarinet or saxophone when the time comes. ?A recorder and method book will be provided for an additional fee of $10 which should be paid directly to the instructor at the first class.Instructor: ?Cheryl RudolphDay & Time: ?Wednesday 2:50-3:20Registration Fee: ?$77 per student for 7 lessonsNotes: *Minimum of 3 students required and no refunds for missing any classesJazz Choir (6th-12th) (Tuesday)In this course, students will take choral singing to a whole new level, by exploring the rich harmonic textures, unique inflections, and personal interpretations of the jazz genre. Students who wish to join should be prepared for fast-paced rehearsals, and a musically stretching experience. Students are encouraged to sign up for both Q1 and Q2, as the performance will be at the end of Q2. This course is geared towards Upper school students, and dedicated Middle school level students only. Come and express your passion for choral music with other dedicated singers in this afterschool enrichment course! Instructor: Jessica GardnerDay & Time: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 14, 21Registration Fee: $81 per student for 7 lessons (includes price of the $4 music)Notes: *Minimum of 8 students requiredCeltic Fiddle Group (2nd-5th) (Friday)Do you have a child who knows how to play a stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello or bass), can read music, and would enjoy playing in a group? Whether they are already part of a strings class or not, this is a great opportunity for these children to get together and play in an ensemble. This quarter, the focus will be on Celtic fiddle music. Taught by PCA's string teacher, Susie Stevens, these students will bring their skills together in a multi-level group lesson. Instructor:??Susie Stevens ????????? Day & Time: Fridays, 2:45 - 3:30Dates: September 12, 19, 26, and October 3, 10, 17Registration Fee: $73 per student (includes price of the $7 Celtic music)Notes: *Minimum of 3 students required *Must have at least one year of strings experience Beginner Song Writing Workshop (9th-12th) (Thursday)In this course, students will learn the basis of songwriting, covering theory, song elements, creativity, arranging and more! Instructor: Samantha MurphyDay & Time: Thursdays 3:30-4:15Dates: September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23Registration Fee: $77 per student for 7 lessonsNotes: *Minimum of 4 students requiredPrivate Music LessonsParticipate in private lessons and enjoy developing a love for music. Any additional cost of music books should be paid directly to the instructor. Existing students will be paired up with their existing teacher.Day & Time: Arranged between parent and instructor.Registration Fee: ?Monday-Friday: $150 for 6 lessons @ $25 for 30 minutes $222 for 6 lessons @ $37 for 45 minutes Notes: * Lessons run for 6 weeks; the last week of the quarter is reserved for make-ups. * Makeup Policy: Cancellations due to weather, illness, or school conflicts will be made-up/refunded IF you notify the instructor in advance. No makeup or refund for personal conflicts except at the instructor's discretion during make-up week. *It is the parent’s responsibility to communicate lesson times with the child’s class room teacherPiano Instructor:? *Kim Dame (Beginner, Intermediate, Tuesday)???????????????? *Katherine Knowles (Beginner, Tuesday/Thursday)????????? *Susie Stevens (Beginner-not accepting any new students)????????? *Ichiko Harju (Beginner, Tues/Thurs) *Jessica Gardner *Yvonne Alling (Beginner-Advanced, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Tuesdays 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM)Bass Guitar Instructor: *Samantha MurphyDays: Wednesdays and Thursdays afterschoolBrassInstructor: *Carroll Stevens (Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30-5:00) *Samantha Murphy WoodwindsInstructor: *Cheryl RudolphDays: T/Wed/Th during lunch, recess, or 3:30-5:00GuitarInstructor: *Cheryl Rudolph (Beginner, T/Wed/Th during lunch, recess, study hall and after school) *Carroll Stevens (Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30-5:00) *Jessica GardnerStringsInstructor: *Susie Stevens *Katherine Knowles (Tuesday/Thursday) VoiceInstructor: *Carroll Stevens (Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30-5:00) *Sharon Arsenault *Jessica Gardner ................
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