After School Classes are not offered during Parent-Teacher conferences (4/3 & 4/4). 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 Schools Winter 2012 Session II 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 12:00 Noon Thursday, February 23rd. If requesting financial aid you MUST submit registration form by Tuesday, February 21st (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. Financial aid is available. 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 February 27th and run through April 2nd Spring Session class booklet will be available in mid-April Limited financial aid will be available. After School Classes do not meet on days that school is not in session (3/19). Please check individual class descriptions for the schedule of start and end dates for each class. Page 1 2/8/2012
Winter 2012 After-School Session II Class Schedule Please check this on-line schedule for periodic changes, additions and updates
Monday Classes
Spring Crafts with Mrs. Donahue Teachers: Mrs. Donahue, Primary School Religion Teacher Age: K, 1st & 2nd graders Dates: Monday, February 27 – April 2 (5 weeks) (No class held on 3/19) Time: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Fee: $119 + $5 materials fee =$124 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 If you love to make crafts and paint projects, join me as we make fun trinkets to decorate your room and share with your family. Come design your own tray, paint a piggy bank, create a memorable photo holder and much more.
Giordano Jazz Dance Teachers: Staff from Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Age: 3rd, 4th & 5th graders Dates: Monday, February 27 – April 2 (5 weeks) (No class held on 3/19) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Giordano Jazz Dancers will provide students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Jazz Dance. Stretch, Leap, Turn, Come Dance With Us!!!!!! The Company's Artistic Director is former Sacred Heart parent, Nan Giordano.
Circus! with CircEsteem Teacher: CircEsteem Staff Age: 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders Dates: Mondays, February 27 – April 2 (5 weeks) Time: 4:00 -5:00 p.m. (No class held on 3/19) Fee: $119 (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 $149) Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum: 15 In CircEsteem’s Circus class, students will learn the basics of a variety of circus skills including: juggling, 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 performance put on by the students at the end of the session.
Math Club for Middle School Teacher: Mark Anderson, Middle School Mathematics Teacher Age: 6th, 7th and 8th graders Dates: Mondays, February 27 – April 2 (5 weeks) (No class held on 3/19) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119 Maximum Enrollment: 20 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.
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Payment Policy for Music Lessons All Payments must be made in advance and payable to Sacred Heart Schools. Deadline for families requesting financial aid is Tuesday, February 21.
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: $275 Date: Mondays, February 27- April 2 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after February 27. Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 4:15-5pm or 5:15-5:45To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
Mandarin Chinese Teachers: Staff from Little Linguists Academy Age: K - 8th graders Dates: Tuesdays, February 28- March 27 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Fee: $119 + $40 materials fee = $159 Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 12 Do you know Chinese is the fastest-growing language studied in the United States? Learning a foreign language increases critical thinking skills, creativity, and flexibility of mind. The young developing brain is perfectly suited for learning a second language. We will learn in a fun, interactive and enjoyable environment by discovering Mandarin through songs, arts and crafts, games, and dances. In addition to learning daily conversations, we will celebrate holidays and discover the rich culture of foreign languages. New to Mandarin? Our curriculum incorporates new themes every two weeks thereby allowing beginning students and more advanced students to interact in the same class. For more information about Little Linguists Academy, please visit www.littlelinguistsacademy.com.
Tuesday Classes Fiber Fanatics Beginning Knitting Sacred Heart LEGO Team K-1 Teacher: Brittany Gibson, Loyola University student majoring in Education, who works at Sacred Heart. Age: Kindergarteners & 1st graders Dates: Tuesdays, February 28 – March 27 (5 weeks) Time: 4:15 – 5:05 p.m. Fee: $119 + $45 materials fee = $164 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Students will explore the world of LEGO with Ms. Brittany Gibson (LUC student and SHS employee) through building a different themed set every week to bring home. Members will also work as a team to free build different LEGO creations. No building experience is necessary.
Teacher: Donna M. Palicka, Sister-Arts Studio, Inc. Age: 1st, 2nd, 3rd graders Dates: Tuesdays, February 28 – March 27 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fee: $ 119 + $30 materials fee = $149 Minimum Enrollment: 4; Maximum Enrollment: 8 Knitting is Awesome...discover why! Sister-Arts Studio has joined Sacred Hearts' after school program to teach you the love of 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 ends and finish their scarf with fringe.
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Spanish for Children Teachers: Staff from Estrellitas (www.estrellitas.biz) Age: K – 5th graders Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 28 – March 29 (5 weeks) (Please note that this class meets twice a week) Time: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Fee: $238+ $20 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
The Glee Experience Teachers: Staff from the Children's Theatre Company) (www.thechildrenstheatreco.com) Age: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th graders Dates: Tuesdays, February 28 – March 27 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. Fee: $119 + $15 materials fee = $134 Minimum Enrollment: 13; Maximum Enrollment: 20 This musical is based on the hit television show. The Glee Experience focuses on the direction of competing on the show choir competition circuit. Students enrolled get speaking singing and dancing role!! All children will have the opportunity to perform in a musical production on stage. Children rehearse weekly under the direction of our highlyaccredited vocal, dance and drama instructors. The final performance includes original costumes and set design. Each child who auditions will receive a part, a practice CD and a script for personal practice. Must attend first rehearsal.
Theatre Creative Dramatics Teachers: Jenny Lamb (BFA Theatre for Youth), Maggie Portman (BFA Musical Theatre) Ages: 3rd, 4th & 5th graders Dates: Tuesdays, February 28 – March 27 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119 + $5 materials fee = $124 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 A basic introduction to the dramatic arts, concentrating on imagination and collaborative work. We will be using children’s literature as a basis for dramatic creations. Students will hone basic acting and theatre skills such as vocal production and character creation.
Payment Policy for Music Lessons All Payments must be made in advance and payable to Sacred Heart Schools. Deadline for families requesting financial aid is Tuesday, February 21.
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: $275 Date: Tuesdays, February 28- March 27 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after February 28. Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 4:15-5pm or 5:15-5:45To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
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My First Book Club
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! Lessons Fees: $193 Dates: Tuesdays, February 28 – March 27 (5 weeks) Time: (30 minutes lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00 pm To Find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Julie O’ Connell (julieoconnellsings@hotmail.com)
Wednesday Classes Giordano Jazz Dance Teachers: Staff from Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Age: 1st & 2nd graders Dates: Wednesdays, February 29 –March 28 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Giordano Jazz Dancers will provide students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Jazz Dance. Stretch, Leap, Turn, Come Dance With Us!!!!!! The Company's Artistic Director is former Sacred Heart parent, Nan Giordano.
Teacher: Arlene Carlucci, SHS Substitute Teacher Age: Kindergarten Dates: Wednesdays, February 29 – March 28 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119+ $15 materials fee = $124 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Come and join your very first book club and the best part is --- you don’t even have to know how to read! Using Caldecott Award winning picture book, Mrs. Carlucci will take you on a new and exciting adventure each week. We will visit Japan when we read Grandfather Journey and New York City when we read The Man Who Walked Between the Towers. Each week we will discuss the broad concepts of a book club like setting, character and conflict and resolution. We will make a craft or have an activity that enhances the understanding of the book. A special snack might even appear if it goes along with the book as well! Mrs. Carlucci has been involved in a Mother/ Daughter Book Club with her own daughters since 1996. Her book club was even featured in the New York Times Magazine! She is passionate about children’s books and is excited to share that enthusiasm with your child.
Little Chefs Teacher: Freer Goodbody, Academy 1Teacher Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th graders Dates: Wednesdays, February 29 – March 28 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119+ $17 materials fee = $136 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: Awesome Applesauce, Disappearing Zucchini Muffins, Perfect Pretzels and Blueberry Oatmeal Squares. By the end of the class, your child will have their own mixing spoon, 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! Page 5 2/8/2012
Science, Art, and Math Mix (SAMM)
Beginners Knitting Teacher: Meghan Billadeau, Driehaus Center Portress Age: 3rd , 4th , 5th & 6th graders Dates: Wednesdays, February 29 – March 28 (5 weeks) Time: 4:15 -5:15 p.m. Fee: $ 119+ $15 materials fee = $134 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment:10 Join Ms. Billadeau for an hour of knitting! Students will learn the basics of knitting and learn to make a beautiful scarf. Knitters will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, bind-off, weave in ends, and how to add accents and fringe to their scarf if they desire. Knitters will get to pick their color(s) for their scarf and keep any extra yarn and their knitting needles!
Teacher: Jennifer Swillinger, Library and Science Lab Assistant Age: 3rd , 4th & 5th graders Dates: Wednesdays, February 29 – March 28 (5 weeks) Time: 4:00 -5:30 p.m. Fee: $ 119 + $25 materials fee = $144 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment:8 Design, build, construct, mix, mold, grow, create, draw and assemble fantastic and amazing things using your science, math, and art skills! Crystals, pyramids, geodesic balls, castles, coil ceramics, masks, polymer clay, gigantic dinosaurs, marbleized paper, tie-dyed fabric, geometric bead weaving, use microscopes and live specimens for biological illustration and much more! (Approximately 3-4 activities per session, selected at the discretion of the teacher.)
Private Drum Lessons Sacred Heart Swim Club Teacher: Jamie Powers, Lower School PE & Health Teacher Age: 2nd - 5th graders Dates: Wednesdays, February 29 – March 28 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Fee: $119 + $10 Facility Fee = $129 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 15 Want to have fun with friends this Winter and improve your swimming skills? Join the Sacred Heart Swimmers! You’ll work on stroke technique, lap swimming, surface dives and have LOTS of water fun. Swimmers need to bring a SWIMSUIT, TOWEL, AND GOGGLES TO EVERY CLASS. GIRLS NEED TO BRING A BATHING CAP. Pick up is at 5:00 at the Edgewater Athletic Club.
Sam Koentopp started offering private drum lessons at Sacred Heart in the winter of 2010. Lessons will be individual one-on-one sessions for beginning through advanced students. 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, February 29 – March 28 (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 Page 6 2/8/2012
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 Dates: Wednesdays, February 29 – March 28 (5 weeks) Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00 pm To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Julie O’Connell (julieoconnellsings@hotmail.com)
Spanish for Children Teachers: Staff from Estrellitas (www.estrellitas.biz) Age: K – 5th graders Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 28 – March 29 (5 weeks) (Please note that this class meets twice a week) Time: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Fee: $238+ $20 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
Payment Policy for Music Lessons All Payments must be made in advance and payable to Sacred Heart Schools. Deadline for families requesting financial aid is Tuesday, February 21.
Thursday Classes Wrestling Teacher: Andy Pronto, Primary Physical Ed Teacher Age: K, 1st & 2nd graders Dates: Thursdays, March 1 – March 29 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum 15 A great way for the kids to learn movement, develop strength and have fun with their friends. It will get physical, but we will keep it clean and enjoyable for everyone involved.
The Art of Painting Teacher: Diana Cortez, Primary School Art Teacher Age: K – 8th graders Dates: Thursdays, March 1 – March 29 (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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Book Club -- Fairy Tales, Folktales & Fables Teacher: Arlene Carlucci, SHS Substitute Teacher Age: 1st & 2nd graders Dates: Thursdays, March 1 – March 29 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $119 + $15 materials fee = $124 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.
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: $275 Date: Thursdays, March 1 – March 29 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after March 1 Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 4:15-5pm or 5:15-5:45 To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
Private Voice Lessons
Sacred Heart LEGO Team 2-3 Teacher: Brittany Gibson, Loyola University student majoring in Education, who works at Sacred Heart. Age: 2nd & 3rd graders Dates: Thursdays, March 1 – March 29 (5 weeks) Time: 4:15 -5:05 p.m. Fee: $119+ $50 materials fee =$169 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 15 Students will explore the world of LEGO with Ms. Brittany Gibson (LUC student and SHS employee) through building a different themed set every week to bring home. Members will also work as a team to free build different LEGO creations. No building experience is necessary.
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: $231 Dates: Thursdays, March 1 – March 29 (5 weeks) Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00 pm To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Julie O’Connell (julieoconnellsings@hotmail.com)
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Friday Classes Piano Lessons with Dr. Christina Tio Dr. Tio will be offering weekly piano lessons on Thursdays and Fridays starting March 1st. Dr. Tio uses the Suzuki method of teaching which is described below. A mandatory Parent Orientation will be scheduled for all new piano students before lessons begin. Lesson Fees: $249 Dates: Thursdays, March 1 – March 29 (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.
Cartoon Drawing Teacher: Diana Cortez, Primary School Art Teacher Age: Kindergarteners – 8th graders Dates: Fridays, March 2 – March 30 (5 weeks) (No class held on 2/17)
Times: 2:45 – 4:00 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 coloring.
Get Ready to Dance!! Payment Policy for Music Lessons All Payments must be made in advance and payable to Sacred Heart Schools. Deadline for families requesting financial aid is Tuesday, February 21
Teacher: Keya Graves, Admissions Associate, Information Mngmt. Age: 6th , 7th & 8th graders Dates: Fridays, March 2 – March 30 (5 weeks) Time: 2:45 – 3:45 pm Fee: $119 + $10 materials fee = $129 Minimum Enrollment: 8; Maximum Enrollment: 20 This Middle School Dance Squad 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.
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Dress a Girl Around the World Teacher: Jamie Powers, Lower School PE & Health Teacher Age: 2nd - 5th graders Dates: Fridays, March 2- March 30 (5 weeks) Time: 2:45-3:45 Fee: $119 + $15 materials fee = $134 Minimum Enrollment: 15; Maximum Enrollment: 25 Did you love the Dress a Girl Around the World dresses made out of ordinary pillowcases? Well here is your chance to make one for yourself! Ms. Powers will teach you everything you need to know to make your very own, one-of-a-kind creation. After selecting your pillow case, ribbon, trim and buttons you will cut, sew and glue your dress together in just 3 hours! No sewing required. You will also be making a pocket doll. The basics of cutting, pinning, ironing and hand sewing will be taught in this class. You can design your dress to wear for yourself, or you can send it to a needy girl somewhere in the world. At the end of the session there will be a fashion show to show off your hard work and creativity. Don’t miss this exciting class!
Piano Lessons with Dr. Christina Tio Dr. Tio will be offering weekly piano lessons on Thursdays and Fridays starting March 1st. Dr. Tio uses the Suzuki method of teaching which is described below. A mandatory Parent Orientation will be scheduled for all new piano students before lessons begin. Lesson Fees: $249 Dates: Fridays, March 2 – March 30 (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.
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: $275 Date: Fridays, March 2 – March 30 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering after March 2. Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 3:15-4pm or 4:15-4:45 To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
Payment Policy for Music Lessons All Payments must be made in advance and payable to Sacred Heart Schools. Deadline for families requesting financial aid is Tuesday, February 21.
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