After School Classes do not meet on days that school is not in session (10/10, 10/11, 11/11). After School Classes also will not be held 11/21 or 11/22 when Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled. Please check individual class descriptions for the schedule of start and end dates for each class . Cancellations & Refunds Classes may be cancelled if they do not meet minimum enrollment If a class is cancelled by the After School Office, you will be notified by email or phone and receive a refund. You will not receive a refund if your child is absent or stops attending a class. Core After School Program – Stay until 6:00 p.m. After School Classes are offered in addition to the Core After School Program. Your child/children are welcome to stay at school after their class in the Core After School Program. Pickup must take place by 6:00 p.m. through the Portry. If your child‘s class does not start until after 4:00 they will stay in the Core Program until their class meets. For more information about the Core After School Program, contact Christy Crandall at Christy.Crandall@shschicago.org Dismissal/Pick Up Children enrolled in After School Classes will report to the Core After School Program at dismissal. Their After School Class teacher will pick them up there at the start time for their class. Children will be dismissed by After School staff at the Rosemont door at the class-end time indicated on the schedule. Students whose parents do not pick them up within 10 minutes of class end-time will join the Core Program and must then be picked up through the Portry. Snacks A healthy snack will be provided to every child participating in an After School Class. The cost of the snack is included in the Class fee.
Sacred Heart School Fall 2011 Session I After School Classes Sacred Heart is open after school for all sorts of fun, and academic and personal enrichment. Registration forms are available on the School website and should be sent in as soon as possible to guarantee a class space. Check out the Student Life section of the School website for information about instrumental music and voice lessons, sports clinics and team practices, which are also being held after school. Enrollment & Registration Return Registration forms and fees (checks payable to Sacred Heart Schools) to After School Class Registration no later than 12:00Noon Thursday, September 15th. If requesting a scholarship you MUST submit registration form by Tuesday, September 13th (without payment). You will be contacted regarding the awarded scholarship amount and to confirm registration. Payment by check or cash must be received for the registration to be complete and space reserved in the class. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure fairness, registrations will be dated and numbered when received in the After School Office. Scholarships are available for all classes. Please contact Brenda Asare for information at 773-262-4446 ext. 542. Consider yourself registered for a class unless you hear otherwise from the After School Office. No confirmation is sent home. We will contact you only if a class is cancelled because of low enrollment. Scheduling Classes begin the week of September 19th There are two class sessions during Fall 2011. Some classes span Session I and II and run for 9, 10 or 11 weeks. o Session I: September 19 - October 21 o Session II: October 24 - December 9 Fall Session II class booklet will be available mid-October Registrations due (with scholarship requests) - October 18 Registrations due (without scholarship request) - October 20. Page 1 9/2/2011
Fall 2011 After-School Session I Class Schedule Please check this on-line schedule for periodic changes, additions and updates.
Mandarin Chinese Teachers: Staff from Little Linguists Academy Age: K - 8th graders Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, September 19 –December 7 (11 weeks) (No class on 10/10 and 11/21) Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Please note that this class meets twice a week Fee: $524 + $40 material fee = $564 Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 10 Do you know that one quarter of the world‘s population speaks Chinese? Do you know Chinese is the fastest-growing language studied in the United States? Give your child a head start by providing them the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese. Little Linguists Academy‘s classes are taught by native Chinese speakers who have many years of experience teaching children in private lessons as well as at independent and public schools. Children will learn in a fun interactive environment that utilizes songs, arts, crafts, games and dances as the means to learn to speak simple phrases and write Chinese characters. The class incorporates new themes every two weeks to allow beginning and more advanced students to interact in the same class. For more information, please visit www.littlelinguistsacademy.com
Monday Classes Crafts with Mrs. Donahue Teacher: Meghan Donahue, Primary School Religion Teacher Age: K, 1st & 2nd graders Dates: Mondays, September 19 – October 17 (4 weeks) (No class held on 10/10) Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Fee: $95 + $15 materials fee = $110 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Join Mrs. Donahue for an hour of crafts, math games & writing! Let your imagination take you away and also help you review your school skills. Grab a few friends and let‘s have some afternoon fun!
CircEsteem- Beginner Circus Teacher: CircEsteem Staff Age: K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders Dates: Mondays, September 19 –December 5 (10 weeks) (No class on held on 10/10 and 11/21) Time: 4:00 -5:00 p.m. Fees: $238 (optional fee for purchase of a $30 clown-in-a-bag kit, so the students can continue practicing at home. It is not mandatory so the cost does not need to be added to the original enrollment fee. Cost with bag is $268) Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum: 20 In CircEsteem‘s Beginner Circus class, students will learn the basics of a variety of circus skills including plate spinning, tight wire, rolling globe, partner acrobatics, and human pyramids. Students have the freedom to develop skills at their own pace and will build self-esteem and confidence while also having fun. Parents and the school community will be invited to a final show put on by the students at the end of each session.
Sacred Heart LEGO Team 2-3 Teacher: Brittany Gibson, Loyola University student majoring in Education, who works at Sacred Heart as well as the LEGO store on Michigan Avenue. Age: 2nd & 3rd graders Dates: Mondays, September 19 – October 17 (4 weeks) (No class held on 10/10) Time: 4:15 -5:05 p.m. Fees: $95 + $40 materials fee =$135 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 15 Students will build a different LEGO set every week to take home. They will also have the opportunity to explore how to "free build" by learning tips and tricks, as well as working together with peers. No building experience is required! Page 2 9/2/2011
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Math Club for Middle School
L’il Buds Basic Acting Class
Teacher: Mark Anderson, Middle School Mathematics Teacher Age: 6th, 7th and 8th graders Dates: Mondays, September 19 – October 17 (4 weeks) (No class on 10/10) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $95 Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 25 Students will increase their knowledge and understanding of algebra concepts in preparation for various Chicago-area Math competitions and Academic Bowls, including the Fenwick High School's Junior High Math Contest and the American Mathematics Competition.
Teachers: Staff from L’il Buds Theatre Company Age: 3rd , 4th & 5th graders Dates: Mondays, September 19– December 5 (10 weeks) (No class held on 10/11 and 11/21) Time: 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $238 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Through acting games and exercises, students will hone basic acting and theatre skills such as vocal production and character creation, and will master the art of creative collaboration. This is a great opportunity to learn basic skills under the guidance of full-time actors. The mission of Li‘l Buds Theatre Company is to educate and enrich children of all ages and backgrounds in the theatre and performing Arts. Check their group out at: www.lilbudstheatre.org
Beginning Acoustic Guitar Lessons with Jennifer Swillinger Students will enjoy learning and playing guitar and singing American folk, popular, and children‘s songs. Chords including A, E, D, C, G, F, Am, and Em will be introduced as well as several versatile and basic strums. Each student will need to provide her/his own acoustic guitar. Nylon strings are preferred. Practice between classes is recommended. Lesson Fees: $220 Date: Mondays, September 19 - October 17 (4 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after September 19th . Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 4:15-5pm To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
Rock & Roll Percussion Ensemble The Drums and American Popular Music Teacher: Sam Koentopp, Professional drummer and teacher Age: 3rd, 4th & 5th graders Dates: Mondays, September 19 – December 5 (10 weeks) (No class held on 10/10 and 11/21) Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fees: $238 + $8 materials fee = $246 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 12 This is a course for kids who love to bang around (on drums or anything they can get their hands on). Every week students will have the opportunity to play a wide variety of percussion instruments from the simple cowbell up to the complex drum set. This class will focus on the classic rhythms of rock and roll and its blues and jazz roots. The class will culminate in a performance for parents and fellow students.
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Sacred Heart LEGO Team K-1
Brownie Girl Scouts
Teacher: Brittany Gibson, Loyola University student majoring in Education, who works at Sacred Heart as well as the LEGO store on Michigan Avenue. Age: Kindergarteners & 1st graders Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 ( 4 weeks) (No class held on 10/11) Time: 4:15 – 5:05 p.m. Fee: $95 + $45 materials fee = $140 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Students will build a different LEGO set every week to take home. They will also have the opportunity to explore how to "free build" by learning tips and tricks, as well as working together with peers. No building experience is required.
Teacher: Caitlin Murphy, A1a Assistant Teacher Age: 2nd graders Dates: Mondays, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28 & 12/5 Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 15 Students will learn the basics of what it means to be a Girl Scout through bi-weekly meetings. We will explore the Girl Scout law through activities, games, and crafts. Girl Scouts helps girls to become caring members of their community while creating lasting friendships with their troop members. Membership dues will be discussed at initial meeting. Membership is limited to 15 students. A parent co-leader is needed in order to increase enrollment. Ms. Murphy is currently accepting returning students and will have a waitlist of students that are interested in joining on first come basis.
Spanish for Children Teachers: Staff from Estrellitas (www.estrellitas.biz) Age: K – 5th graders Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 20 - October 20 (5 weeks) Please note that this class meets twice a week, which is important for language immersion. (No class on 10/11) Time: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Fees: $238 + $20 for materials = $258 Minimum enrollment: 6; Maximum enrollment: 15 Expose your children to Spanish—the second language spoken in the U.S. and spoken by more than half a billion people throughout the world. Estrellitas offers a cultural immersion program that incorporates fun activities targeted to introduce Spanish language and culture to children. The teachers are native speakers whose approach emphasizes having fun while exposing the children to Hispanic traditions through art, activities, games, music, singing, dancing, and more. For more information about Estrellitas, go to: www.estrellitas.biz
Tuesday Classes
Girls on the Go Teacher: Holly DePalma, Kindergarten Teacher Age: K, 1st, 2nd graders Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks) (No class on 10/11) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $95 + $15 materials fee = $110 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 This class is just for girls who will spend their afternoons creating crafts, jewelry making, dancing, singing, and participating in fun games that only girls will love! Activities are theme-based which will differ weekly. Get ready to have some FUN! Page 4 9/2/2011
Giordano Jazz Dance
SHS Project Runway Teacher: Anne Marie Irey, Hardey 4th Grade Teacher Age: 3rd , 4th & 5th graders Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 –November 15th (8 weeks) Time: 3:45 4:45 p.m. (No class on10/11) Fees: $190 + $35 materials fee = $225 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Make your dream of being a fashion designer a reality! Create your own line of designer originals from start to finish. See if you are up to each new ―challenge‖. The final designs will be judged by special guest judges. Do you have what it takes to be the winner of SHS Project Runway? Get tips from Mrs. Irey whose cousin, Joe Faris, was one of the top 6 finalists on the 5th season of Project Runway.
Teacher: Staff from Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Age: 1st & 2nd graders Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks) (No class on 10/11) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fees: $95 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 We are pleased to welcome back to campus the Giordano Jazz Dance Company whose Artistic Director is former Sacred Heart parent, Nan Giordano. One of their Jazz Dancers will be providing our students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Jazz Dance. Stretch, Leap, Turn, Come Dance With Us!!!!!!
Fiber Fanatics Beginning Knitting
Games! Games! Games!
Teacher: Donna M. Palicka, President, Sister-Arts Studio, Inc. Age: 4th, 5th & 6th graders Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks) (No class on 10/11) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fees: $95 + $25 materials fee = $120 Minimum Enrollment: 4; Maximum Enrollment: 10 Join Sister-Arts Studio for an hour of fun knitting! Fiber-artists will learn to knit a scarf with bamboo knitting needles and their choice of yarn. Knitters will learn to cast-on, knit, purl (optional), bind-off, weave in end and finish their scarf with fringe. For more information about Sister-Arts Studio, Inc. please visit www.sisterartsstudio.com
Teacher: Paula Fusco, Enrichment Coordinator K-8 Age: 3rd , 4th & 5th graders Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks) (No class on 10/11) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $95 Minimum Enrollment: 10; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Come join Mrs. Fusco for an hour of exciting hands-on enrichment games and activities for ALL ability levels in grades 3-5. No previous experience necessary! Enhance your creative and critical thinking skills while having a blast playing games such as Banana Grams, Farkle, Apples to Apples, Link 26, Qwirkle and many, many more. Each week will include new brainteasers, mindbenders, and exciting minute mysteries that students can bring home and share with the whole family.
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Spanish Review
Beginning Acoustic Guitar Lessons with Jennifer Swillinger
Teacher: Meghan Donahue, Primary School Religion Teacher Age: 6th, 7th & 8th graders Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $95 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Just starting Spanish or feeling a little rusty reading, writing and speaking it in class? Join Mrs. Donahue in a refresher course to help you stay fluent. Review simple verbs such as Estar, Tener and Gustar, as well as vocabulary, through the use of worksheets, oral instruction, games and group activities.
Students will enjoy learning and playing guitar and singing American folk, popular, and children‘s songs. Chords including A, E, D, C, G, F, Am, and Em will be introduced as well as several versatile and basic strums. Each student will need to provide her/his own acoustic guitar. Nylon strings are preferred. Practice between classes is recommended. Lesson Fees: $220 Date: Tuesdays, September 20 - October 18 (4 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after September 20th . Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 4:15-5pm To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
Private Voice Lessons Julie O'Connell has been offering voice lessons at Sacred Heart Schools for the past four years. After receiving her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies with a Vocal Performance Concentration in May 2005 from the University of North Texas, Julie stayed in the area to be a freelance jazz musician, and to teach private and group voice lessons. While on a vocal jazz scholarship at UNT, she sang with the world-renowned One O'Clock Jazz Band and the UNT Jazz Singers. In the private lessons, students do warm ups, sight singing, breathing technique and sing solo pieces from great books for kids of all ages. Her students in the past have performed at a fall recital and at Gallery Night wowing the audience with their vocal talents! Lesson Fees: $154 (4 weeks) Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after September 20th . Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00 pm To find out about open times contact Brenda Asare or Julie O‘Connell (julieoconnellsings@hotmail.com)
Eighth Grade Test Prep Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 13th - January 12th Teacher: Mark Anderson, Middle School Math teacher and Katie Lowry, Middle School Humanities teacher Age: 8th graders only Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 13th - January 12th Times: Section 1 is offered 3:40-4:40 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays; Section 2 is offered from 4:45-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays **Please indicate which section you are registering for on the registration form. Students are expected to attend the section they register for both days. Fees: $225 (this includes cost of books used in course which will be distributed the 1st day of class) Deadline for Registration: Friday, October 7th This 9-week class is specifically designed for 8th grade students who are preparing to take high school entrance exams. Students will meet twice a week .
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Liturgical Choir 2011-2012
Cartoon Drawing
Grades 4th - 8th
Teacher: Diana Cortez, Primary School Art Teacher Age: Kindergarteners – 8th graders Dates: Wednesday, September 21 – October 19 (5 weeks) Times: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Fee: $119 +$40 materials fee = $159 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 If you love to doodle and draw funny characters (or have ever wanted to), this class is for you. Students will learn the fundamentals of cartooning by creating their own group of cartoon characters, building confidence with their fine motor skills through sketch, drawings and
Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays, 3:45-4:30 p.m. Interested students should email Brenda Asare Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org to let her know of your interest. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays immediately after school. Ms. Becker and Ms. Dahlen will be leading the choir during school liturgies. All students in grades 4 through 8 are invited to join. Start date will be announced in early September.
coloring.
Wednesday Classes Mandarin Chinese Teachers: Staff from Little Linguists Academy Age: K - 8th graders Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, September 19 –December 7 (11 weeks) (No class on 10/10 and 11/21) Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Please note that this class meets twice a week. Fee: $524 + $40 material fee = $564 Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 10 Do you know that one quarter of the world‘s population speaks Chinese? Do you know Chinese is the fastest-growing language studied in the United States? Give your child a head start by providing them the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese. Little Linguists Academy‘s classes are taught by native Chinese speakers who have many years of experience teaching children in private lessons as well as at independent and public schools. Children will learn in a fun interactive environment that utilizes songs, arts, crafts, games and dances as the means to learn to speak simple phrases and write Chinese characters. The class incorporates new themes every two weeks to allow beginning and more advanced students to interact in the same class. For more information, please visit www.littlelinguistsacademy.com
All NEW Session of Drama Club Teacher: Anne Marie Irey, Hardey 4th Grade Teacher and Second City Alum/Performer Age: Kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders Dates: Wednesdays, September 21-November 16 (9 weeks) Times: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fees: $214 Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 15 Children will once again have a blast as they explore acting through a series of theatre and improvisational games. Young performers will learn basic stage and acting techniques while they further develop their imagination, creativity, and self-confidence. At the end of the session, the class will present a fun and informal in-house performance. Mrs. Irey has been involved in theatre and musical theatre for over twenty years. She has a minor in Theatre from Saint Mary's college in Indiana and an endorsement from the state of Illinois to teach drama and theatre. In February 2007, Mrs. Irey graduated from the Conservatory Program at The Second City and she is now Second City Alum. She also completed The Second City’s Musical Improvisation Program in June 2007. Page 7 9/2/2011
Science, Art, and Math Mix (SAMM)
Little Chefs
Teacher: Jennifer Swillinger, Library and Science Lab Assistant Age: 3rd , 4th & 5th graders Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – October 19 (5 weeks) Time: 4:00 -5:30 p.m. Fees: $119 + $35 materials fee = $154 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment:8 Design, build, construct, mix, create and assemble fantastic and amazing things using your science, math, and art skills! Pyramids, geodesic balls, castles, coil ceramics, masks, polymer clay, gigantic dinosaurs, marbleized paper, tie-dyed fabric, geometric bead weaving, marbleized paper, use microscopes and live specimens for biological illustration and much more! (Approximately 3-4 activities per session selected at the discretion of the teacher)
Teacher: Freer Goodbody, Academy 1Teacher Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th graders Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – October 19 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fees: $119 + $15 supply fee = $134 Minimum enrollment: 5; Maximum enrollment: 15 Join me on a journey to explore the world of cooking! Along the way, your child will learn kitchen safety, good manners and recipe reading. We will be cooking and tasting different types of cuisine. Each week your Little Chefs will learn how to make a new recipe. Some of the recipes will include: fajitas, cupcakes, salads and chocolate covered pretzels. By the end of the class, your child will have a chef‘s hat, a book full of recipes, and many of the valuable skills they will need to be an expert helper/chef in your kitchen at home!
Guerilla Filmmaking Workshop Teachers: Rajesh Bhagirat, James Gustin, and Melissa Martens – Fig Media Age: 6th, 7th, 8th graders Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – December 7 (11 weeks) Times: 3:45-5:45 p.m. Fees: $476 + $75 materials fee = $551 Minimum Enrollment: 13; Maximum Enrollment: 20 This special afterschool class offering will cover the entire range of elements that go into the mixing of media to make films. Students will participate in the entire film making process from the development of ideas, writing, directing and acting, camera work, filming, set design, still photography, film editing, sound, music and promotion and will conclude with a public screening of the work(s) created. The film project(s) will evolve from the ideas and interests of the students involved. Whatever your interest, this is definitely your chance to be part of Sacred Heart‘s film crew working with professionals in the field of digital filmmaking. Students should expect to put in an average of several hours/week of outside work on the project. You can check out the work and staff of fig media at http://www.figgy.net/
Hogwarts on Sheridan Road Teacher: Tim Reed, Academy 2 Assistant Age: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th graders Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – October 19 (5 weeks) Time: 4:00 -5:00 p.m. Fees: $119 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 15 Join Professor Regulus Reed (Mr. Reed, A2) as we attend and conduct actual Hogwarts classes. In the past, students have studied Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Potions – among others. We will also spend time reading aloud excerpts from Book Two of the Harry Potter series – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The class is open to muggles, witches, and wizards. A copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and enthusiasm are required. Cloaks, quills, and wands are optional but encouraged. Page 8 9/2/2011
Private Drum Lessons
Fall Science Olympiad meeting day will be Wednesdays
Sam Koentopp started offering private drum lessons at Sacred Heart in the winter of 2010. This fall we will again be lessons for beginning through advanced for students of all ages. Lessons will be individual one-on-one lessons. Students will be expected to have at the very least a pair of sticks and a practice pad, and after a couple of months of lessons parents will need to invest in a drum set for practicing. Students will be expected to practice at the very least 2 hours every week. Sam Koentopp has a 8 year history of private drum instruction working to build up a love of music and rhythm in children young and old. He teaches at the Baker Demonstration School in Evanston and as a private instructor. Lessons focus on learning simple and fun rock and roll rhythms. Drumming intensely stimulates the mind and body. It builds upon the fundamentals of basic math and reading while developing motor skills. Lesson Fees: $193 Age: K-8th graders Date: Wednesdays, September 21 –October 19 (5 weeks) Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:45- 5:30 pm. To find out about open times contact Brenda .Asare@shschicago.org or Sam Koentopp (Sam.Koentopp@gmail.com
3:30-5:00 p.m. for grades 6th, 7th, 8th graders.
More details about this opportunity will be coming from the Middle School Science faculty early in the fall.
Private Voice Lessons Julie O'Connell has been offering voice lessons at Sacred Heart Schools for the past four years. After receiving her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies with a Vocal Performance Concentration in May 2005 from the University of North Texas, Julie stayed in the area to be a freelance jazz musician, and to teach private and group voice lessons. While on a vocal jazz scholarship at UNT, she sang with the world-renowned One O'Clock Jazz Band and the UNT Jazz Singers. In the private lessons, students do warm ups, sight singing, breathing technique and sing solo pieces from great books for kids of all ages. Her students in the past have performed at a fall recital and at Gallery Night wowing the audience with their vocal talents! Lesson Fees: $193 (5 weeks) Age: K- 8th graders Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – October 19 Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after September 21th . Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00 pm To find out about open times contact Brenda Asare or Julie O‘Connell
Thursday Classes The Art of Painting Teacher: Diana Cortez, Primary School Art Teacher Age: K – 8th graders Dates: Thursday, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks) Times: 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $119 + $40 materials fee = $159 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Come join Mrs. Cortez for a fun, relaxed painting class, where you will improve your fine motor and observation skills utilizing acrylic paint and blending colors and adding light and shadow. You will create a beautiful panting of your choice that you and your family will enjoy for many years.
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Dance Your Heart Out
Book Club -- Fairy Tales, Folktales & Fables
Teachers: Freer Goodbody, Academy 1 Teacher and Caitlin Murphy, A1a Assistant Teacher Age: K, 1st, & 2nd graders Dates: Thursday, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks) Times: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Spend your Thursday afternoon dancing with the Mrs. Goodbody and Miss Murphy! During this dance class your child will learn dance party favorites. We will also play movement games such as freeze dance and musical chairs! Dust off your dancing shoes and come boogie down with us. Don‘t forget your water bottle because we will be working up a sweat.
Teacher: Arlene Carlucci, SHS Substitute teacher Age: 1st , 2nd & 3rd graders Dates: Thursdays, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fees: $119 + $15 materials fee = $134 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Calling all ladies and gentleman to join Mrs. Carlucci‘s reading adventure group! Each week we will travel the world exploring fables, fairytales and legends from different cultures and traditions. Fairy tales have magical and mystical characters. Folk Tales and Fables have morals and lessons to learn from talking animals and plants! What fun we will have exploring stories from the continent of Africa and Asia, the countries of Europe and right here in America! All meetings will have a discussion, a craft and a snack that has relevance to the story. Don‘t miss this exciting journey.
Spanish for Children Teachers: Staff from Estrellitas (www.estrellitas.biz) Age: K – 5th graders Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 22 - October 20 (5 weeks)Please note that this class meets twice a week, which is important for language immersion. Time: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Fees $238 + $20 for materials = $258 Minimum enrollment: 6; Maximum enrollment: 15 Expose your children to Spanish—the second language spoken in the U.S. and spoken by more than half a billion people throughout the world. Estrellitas offers a cultural immersion program that incorporates fun activities targeted to introduce Spanish language and culture to children. The teachers are native speakers whose approach emphasizes having fun while exposing the children to Hispanic traditions through art, activities, games, music, singing, dancing, and more. For more information about Estrellitas, go to: www.estrellitas.biz
Royal Do Hairstyles Teacher: Elise Gagnon, Loyola University Student Age: 3rd, 4th & 5th graders Dates: Thursdays , September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119 + 15 materials fee = $134 Minimum Enrollment: 10; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Join Ms. Gagnon for a fun class of cute for the hair. You will create a new hairstyle each week using bobby pins, hair clips, and fancy headbands that are perfect for any day of the week.
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Private Voice Lessons
Mad Science-Secret Agent Lab
Julie O'Connell has been offering voice lessons at Sacred Heart Schools for the past four years. After receiving her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies with a Vocal Performance Concentration in May 2005 from the University of North Texas, Julie stayed in the area to be a freelance jazz musician, and to teach private and group voice lessons. While on a vocal jazz scholarship at UNT, she sang with the world-renowned One O'Clock Jazz Band and the UNT Jazz Singers. In the private lessons, students do warm ups, sight singing, breathing technique and sing solo pieces from great books for kids of all ages. Her students in the past have performed at a fall recital and at Gallery Night wowing the audience with their vocal talents! Lesson Fees: $193 Dates: Thursdays, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after September 22nd . Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00 pm To find out about open times contact Brenda Asare or Julie O‘Connell
Teachers: Staff from Mad Science of Chicago (www.madscience.org/chicago) Age: 3rd, 4th & 5th graders Dates: Thursdays, September 22– November 17 (9 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $214 Minimum Enrollment: 12; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Look out 0071/2 — the Mad Science spy academy is in session! Children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create their own edible messages! Young investigators will step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. They will explore forensic science in a hands-on look at crime scene investigation! Suspects, schematics, and sleuths… oh my! much.. much..more!
(julieoconnellsings@hotmail.com)
Giordano Jazz Dance Teachers: Staff from Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Age: 3rd, 4th & 5th graders Dates: Thursdays, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fees: $119 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 We are pleased to welcome back to campus the Giordano Jazz Dance Company whose Artistic Director is former Sacred Heart parent, Nan Giordano. One of their Jazz Dancers will be providing our students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Jazz Dance. Stretch, Leap, Turn, Come Dance With Us!!!!!!
Beginning Acoustic Guitar Lessons with Jennifer Swillinger Students will enjoy learning and playing guitar and singing American folk, popular, and children‘s songs. Chords including A, E, D, C, G, F, Am, and Em will be introduced as well as several versatile and basic strums. Each student will need to provide her/his own acoustic guitar. Nylon strings are preferred. Practice between classes is recommended. Lesson Fees: $220 Date: Thursdays, September 22 - October 20 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after September 19th . Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 4:15-5pm To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org Page 11 9/2/2011
Brownie Girl Scouts
Piano Lessons with Dr. Christina Tio
Teacher: Nicoletta Tisma & Nichole Cabral Loyola University Students Age: 3rd graders Dates: Thursdays, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8 Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Students will learn the basics of what it means to be a Girl Scout through bi-weekly meetings. We will explore the Girl Scout law through activities, games, and crafts. Girl Scouts helps girls to become caring members of their community while creating lasting friendships with their troop members. Membership dues will be discussed at initial meeting.
Dr. Tio has been teaching Sacred Heart students for several years and this fall we are happy to have her back teaching on campus. She will be offering weekly piano lessons on Thursdays and Fridays starting at the end of September. Dr. Tio uses the Suzuki method of teaching which is described below. A mandatory Parent Orientation for all new piano students will be scheduled for late September. Lesson Fees: $198 Dates: Thursdays, September 29 – October 21 (5 weeks) Time: (30 or 45 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00pm To find out about open times contact Brenda Asare or Christine Tio (Chr_tio@yahoo.com) Suzuki Method: The Suzuki method is by far the most effective approach for nurturing and developing the musical ability of a child from a very young age. Based on Suzuki's "mother language" philosophy, very young children learn to play the piano through their senses after listening to recordings and observing how other children learn. A cooperative relationship between teacher, parent and student is essential for a successful learning process. A parent is expected to be present at the child's lesson and receive training as a practice partner to the child. As a result, Suzuki parents and children are often known to build strong parent-child bonds which would be treasured for a lifetime.
Friday Classes
Sacred Heart Chess Team Teacher: Zack Fishman, Founder of Chess Education Partners Age: 1st - 8th graders Dates: Fridays, September 23 – December 9 (10 weeks) Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Fee: $238 Minimum Enrollment: 10; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Learn the rules and strategies of chess from the popular and entertaining chess coach Zack Fishman. Mr. Fishman uses stories, puzzles and a large dose of chess playing to gently guide our club members through the complexities of the world‘s most popular game. All students, beginners to experts, are welcome and become part of the Sacred Heart Chess Team which will have the opportunity to play in several tournaments. Find out more about Chess Education Partners at http://www.chesseducationpartners.com/ Page 12 9/2/2011
Fun with Origami !
Get Ready to Dance!!
Teacher: Staff from Little Linguists Academy Age: 1st - 8th graders Dates: Fridays, September 23-December 9 (10 weeks) Time: 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Fee: $238 + $20 materials fee = $258 Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 12 Come to learn the ancient art of paper folding. It is the magic of turning a simple square of paper into a bird, a flower, a box or anything with your own imagination- without tape or glue or scissors. Kids will learn basic folding techniques and complete simple projects. Through following the steps in making origami, children learn patience and gain self-esteem. Origami also builds spatial sense and an understanding of symmetry. Most of all, it is FUN!!!
Teacher: Keya Graves, Admissions Associate, Information Mngmt. Age: 6th , 7th & 8th graders Dates: Fridays, September 23 – October 21 (5 weeks) Time: 2:45 – 3:45 pm Fee: $119 + $10 materials fee = $129 Minimum Enrollment: 8; Maximum Enrollment: 20 This class will pilot a Middle School Dance Squad and will teach rhythm, coordination, musicality, and hip hop choreography without suggestive music/movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. This is a great class for kids who like to dance.
Taekwondo Teacher: Blair Sarkiss, 4th Degree Black Belt, Owner and Lead Instructor, HMD Academy Age: 1st - 8th graders (Ages 7 and up) Dates: Fridays, September 23-December 9 (10 weeks) Time: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Fee: $238 + $35 uniform fee = $273 Minimum Enrollment: 7; Maximum Enrollment: 20 This will be the sixth year that Tae Kwon Do at Sacred Heart will be offered through H.M.D. Academy Chicago. The curriculum focuses on personal achievement without competition, and importance is placed on students‘ effort not their ability. In addition to learning the physical skills of Tae Kwon Do, students will learn martial arts etiquette, rules, and regulations (discipline), Korean terminology, and visualization. Classroom achievements, both physically and mentally, help students form a positive self-image (self-esteem) while training in a structured and positive atmosphere, devoid of the fear of losing, allows the development of assertiveness, not aggression. Students will be eligible to promote to the rank of Yellow Belt with the completion of an essay entitled ‗What is your motivation to study Tae Kwon Do? What goals have you set for yourself? How do you plan to achieve your goals?‘ For more information please visit www.TaeKwonDoChicago.com
Sketch Comedy Group Teacher: Staff from L’il Buds Theatre Company Age: 6th – 8th graders Dates: Fridays, September 23 – December 9 (10 weeks) Time: 2:45 –3:45 p.m. Fee: $238 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Come be a part of Sacred Heart‘s first student improvisation group. Students will create original sketch comedy pieces using the art of improvisation. They will master group collaboration and learn the facets of playwriting, and have a final performance opportunity to showcase their work. Check their group out at: www.lilbudstheatre.org
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Sacred Heart Schools Debate Team
Introduction to Debate
Open only to those taking Introduction to Debate and Introduction to Debate II Teacher: Charles M. Watts, J.D., 8th grade Humanities teacher, former Moot Court and debate team competitor. Dates: Fridays 4-5 p.m. and either Wednesdays 7:30-8:20 a.m. or Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 p.m., September 30 - March 10 Fee: None Sacred Heart has officially joined the Chicago Middle School Debate League and will compete against other middle schools in five Saturday tournaments throughout the season, with the first tournament on October 22 and the CMSDL Championship on March 10. While Introduction to Debate can be taken by itself without more, the expectation is that students taking the course will join the team and commit to attending two additional hours of practice per week (an extra hour on Fridays from 4-5 p.m. and Wednesday 7:30-8:20 a.m. (and, beginning at the end of October, Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45pm for those who prefer that time over Wednesday morning). There is also the expectation that debate team members will study the Core Files outside of formal debate practices.
Teacher: Charles M. Watts, J.D., 8th grade Humanities teacher, former Moot Court and debate team competitor. Age: 6th, 7th & 8th graders Dates: Fridays, September 30 – December 16 (11 weeks) Introduction to Debate II will start January 11, 2012 and run through to March 10) Time: 3 – 4 p.m. Fee: $ 238+ $15 materials fee = $253 Debate is a structured academic competition with procedures and rules designed to maximize educational value and competitive fairness. This class will teach you the skills of logical argument, critical thinking, public speaking, research, and how to think quickly and effectively on your feet. Students will debate this year's national debate topic, used throughout the country in middle school and high school: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its exploration and/or development of space beyond the Earth's mesosphere. Students will utilize the Core Files compiled by the Chicago Middle School Debate League (CMSDL) to compete internally at Sacred Heart and, if a member of the SHS debate team, against other schools in CMSDL tournaments. Please see http://www.chicagodebateleague.org/ for more information about debate and the CMSDL. The hope is that all Introduction to Debate participants will also join, for no additional fee, the Sacred Heart Schools Debate Team described below.
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Beginning Acoustic Guitar Lessons with Jennifer Swillinger
Piano Lessons with Dr. Christina Tio
Students will enjoy learning and playing guitar and singing American folk, popular, and children‘s songs. Chords including A, E, D, C, G, F, Am, and Em will be introduced as well as several versatile and basic strums. Each student will need to provide her/his own acoustic guitar. Nylon strings are preferred. Practice between classes is recommended. Lesson Fees: $275 Date: Fridays, September 23 - October 21 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after September 23rd . Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 3:15-4pm To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
Dr. Tio has been teaching Sacred Heart students for several years and this fall we are happy to have her back teaching on campus. She will be offering weekly piano lessons on Thursdays and Fridays starting at the end of September. Dr. Tio uses the Suzuki method of teaching which is described below. A mandatory Parent Orientation for all new piano students will be scheduled for late September. Lesson Fees: $198 Dates: Fridays, September 30 – October 21 (4 weeks) Time: ( 30 or 45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 2:30-6:00 pm To find out about open times contact Brenda Asare or Christine Tio (Chr_tio@yahoo.com) Suzuki Method: The Suzuki method is by far the most effective approach for nurturing and developing the musical ability of a child from a very young age. Based on Suzuki's "mother language" philosophy, very young children learn to play the piano through their senses after listening to recordings and observing how other children learn. A cooperative relationship between teacher, parent and student is essential for a successful learning process. A parent is expected to be present at the child's lesson and receive training as a practice partner to the child. As a result, Suzuki parents and children are often known to build strong parent-child bonds which would be treasured for a lifetime.
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