ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
STUDENT ENRICHMENT FALL
September 12-November 11, 2011 Deadline Friday, August 26, 2011
PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORS COACH DAVID VASQUEZ & MRS. GABRIELA OLSEN
FALL 2011 SCHEDULE MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
ELITE SOCCER TRAINING CO-ED SRK-5TH
RHYTHM & MUSIC N-2ND
SPANISH OLECITO
GREEN MONKEY YOGA N-5TH
SPANISH OLÉ
SOCCER LEAGUE
BALLET
MIND LAB
COOKING WITH KIDS
T-BALL
1ST-2ND
N-JRK
N-5TH
N-5TH
N-JRK
TENNIS CLINIC
JAZZ
IRISH DANCING
GYMNASTICS
JRK-5TH
SRK-5TH
N-5TH
SOCCER LEAGUE CO-ED SRK-2ND
ABRAKADOODLE ART
PEE-WEE SOCCER
TENNIS CLINIC
RUNNING CLUB
N-2ND
N-JRK
JRK-5TH
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY 4TH-5TH
FUN BUS FITNESS PROGRAM
SOCCER LEAGUE
FLAG FOOTBALL
SUPERSONICS JUMPROPE
N–5TH
3RD-5TH
1ST-5TH
SRK-5TH
SOCCER LEAGUE
CHESS CLUB
3RD-4TH
1ST-5TH
N-JRK
GIRLS
CO-ED
GIRLS
SRK-5TH
N-2ND
3RD-5TH
KARATE SRK-5TH 2
ENRICHMENT FALL 2011 REGISTRATION FORM (one registration form per student) DATE: STUDENT’S NAME (Last, First): GRADE: EMAIL: EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME/PHONE:
Please fill in the activity choices that your child will be attending each day; detach and return this form to Mrs. Gabriela Olsen or Coach David Vasquez by Friday, August 26, 2011 Please do not send payment with your registration. An invoice will be mailed to you for the full amount for all Enrichment classes. Payment in full must be received by the due date indicated on the statement in order to remain enrolled in the program
DAY
ACTIVITY
FEE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY TOTAL FALL SEMESTER
$
$50.00 LATE FEE (After August 26, 2011)
$
GRAND TOTAL
$ 3
General Information As an extension of St. Philip’s Episcopal School After School Program, Enrichment classes are designed to complement a rigorous day of academic learning. By providing students with invaluable opportunities to explore, Enrichment classes help nurture students' creative and extracurricular interests. These classes enhance a student's education by bringing new concepts to light or by using old concepts in new ways. Activities are fun for the student, but they also impart knowledge. We offer a myriad of exciting after school enrichment classes for students in Nursery through Fifth Grade. Some of the most popular activities include Soccer, Spanish Ole, Irish Dancing, Mind Lab, Gymnastics, T-Ball, Green Monkey Yoga, Tennis Clinic, Running Club, Photography, Abrakadoodle Art, Cooking with Kids, and Fun Bus Fitness Program. Piano Lessons: for scheduling please contact Mr. Harrell at 305.742.5369 or charrell@saintphilips.net Registration On Monday, September 12, 2011, the Fall Enrichment Semester will begin. Please do not send payment with your registration. An invoice will be mailed to you by the Business Office for the full amount for all Enrichment classes. Remember that registration is on a first come, first served basis. We may need to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. One uniform per student is provided for all sports. Registration deadline is Friday, August 26, 2011. An after deadline $50.00 late fee will be added to your bill for late registration. No exceptions. Classes will not be made up due to unforeseen cancellations. Enrichment catalogs are sent home before the beginning of each trimester. Refunds A $50.00 credit is provided if class is dropped after the first meeting. No credits or refunds are offered after the first week of the season. 4
FALL TERM SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 12, 2011– NOVEMBER 11, 2011
MONDAY CLASSES ELITE SOCCER TRAINING CO-ED (SRK-5TH) The goal of elite soccer training is to challenge every player to improve his/her skills while having fun playing the world's most popular game. Every session is structured according to a player’s strengths, weaknesses, and developmental needs. The main focus of each session is “Ball Mastery,” which is the foundation of success in soccer. Students will be trained by a Professional soccer coach and ex- MLS player. Coach Ricky Alcerro 3:30-4:30 $250
SOCCER LEAGUE GIRLS (1ST-2ND) Take your soccer game to the next level under the expert instruction of Coach Vasquez. You’ll become adept at one touch and two-touch passing, trapping with both feet, redirecting shots and marking your opponent. 3:30-5:00 Coach Vasquez and staff $335
ABRAKADOODLE ART (N-2ND) This program allows the use of analytical and perceptual skills, along with creativity. Students learn to problem solve, color, pay attention to detail, and build self-esteem. Children learn to draw in a nurturing, positive environment. N-JRK: 2:15-3:00/ SRK-2nd: 3:30-4:30 Abrakadoodle Staff $250
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MONDAY CLASSES TENNIS CLINIC (JRK-5TH) Learn tennis with professional tennis instructors at Salvadore Park. Children will learn how to control the racquet and the ball, placement drills, and tactics and strategies for the game. Classes are held Mondays or Wednesdays. JRK:2:15-3:00 / SRK-5th: 3:30-4:15 Bill Aronson $200
FUN BUS FITNESS FUN ON WHEELS (N-5TH) The FUN BUS is a full- sized school bus whose seats have been removed and walls and floor are carpeted and padded. The FUN BUS philosophy is to enhance learning going on inside the classroom, using a hands-on approach to FITNESS and making it FUN for the young child, boy or girl, rain or shine! N-JRK:2:15-2:45 / SRK-5th: 3:30-4:00 Fun Bus Staff $200
TUESDAY CLASSES RHYTHM & MUSIC (N-2ND) This program is a developmentally appropriate music curriculum. There will be music activities involving singing, dancing, rhythmic techniques, and instruments. Master Musicians N-JRK: 2:15-3:15 / SRK-2nd: 3:30-4:30 $250
BALLET (N-JRK) Our ballerinas develop poise, self-assurance, and a sense of rhythm, balance, and strength. The Maria Verdeja School of the Arts, founded in 1987, offers top quality teachers in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and Pointe. N-JRK: 2:15-3:15 The Maria Verdeja School of the Arts Staff $250 6
JAZZ (SRK-5TH) Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. 3:30-4:30 The Maria Verdeja School of the Arts Staff $250
KARATE (SRK-5TH) Master Argon and his associates will bring this exciting class to us through Balance for Life. This introductory class will focus on the development of self-discipline skills, following directions, and respect. 3:30-4:30 Master Argon $250
SOCCER Take your soccer game to the next level under the expert instruction of Coach Vasquez. You’ll become adept at one touch and two-touch passing, trapping with both feet, redirecting shots and marking your opponent. Saturday games will be played at South Miami Soccer League. PEE-WEE SOCCER CO-ED (N-JRK)
Practices only-No games Equipment: soccer shoes and shin guards only 2:15-3:00 Coach Vasquez and staff $250 SOCCER LEAGUE CO-ED (3RD-5TH)
3:30-5:00 Coach Vasquez and staff $335 SOCCER LEAGUE GIRLS (3RD-4TH)
3:30-5:00 Coach Vasquez and staff $335
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WEDNESDAY CLASSES SPANISH OLECITO (N-JRK) Studies have shown that in order to achieve fluency learning a language from an early age is essential. Younger children are more likely than older children to be fearless at trying out a second language and this makes it easier for them to learn to pronounce words accurately and to speak without translating. No fluency in the language is necessary, just a desire to learn Spanish and have fun! 2:15-3:00 SeĂąora Olsen $250
MIND LAB (N-5TH) Mind Lab is an innovative and research-based program that helps students enhance their cognitive, social, and emotional skills using a series of internationally acclaimed mind games. Using these games will teach the fundamentals of strategy, problem solving, decision making, teamwork, communication, and will expand their thinking strategies. N-JRK: 2:15-3:00 / SRK-5th:3:30-4:30 Mind Lab Staff $250
IRISH DANCING (N-5TH) We are pleased to continue our partnership with Breffni Academy of Irish Dance. This class provides a safe and wholesome environment to explore the use of creative minds in relation to dance. Ms. Christina Rodriguez has a solid reputation for delivering the very best in Irish Dance education. N-JRK: 2:15-3:00 / SRK– 5th: 3:30-4:15 Ms. Christina Rodriguez $250
TENNIS CLINIC (JRK-5TH) Learn tennis with professional tennis instructors at Salvadore Park. Children will learn how to control the racquet and the ball, placement drills, and tactics and strategies for the game. JRK: 2:15-3:00 / SRK-5th: 3:30-4:15 Bill Aronson $200
FLAG FOOTBALL (1ST-5TH) Our flag football program is a great way for boys and girls going into 1st through 5th grades in the fall to get outdoors and be active in a safe and fun environment. Kids learn the basics of blocking, passing, and running with the ball as well as basic defensive skills. 3:30-5:00 Coach Vasquez and staff $335 8
CHESS CLUB (1ST-5TH) This class will be taught by experienced chess professionals from Chess Academy. Pieces, positions, and strategy are the theme to this instructive course that teaches patience, discipline, concentration, and sportsmanship. Learn the fundamentals of this mind game as you pair up with other students to sharpen your knowledge of chess. 3:30-4:30 Chess Academy Staff $250
THURSDAY CLASSES GREEN MONKEY YOGA (N-5TH) Time to Monkey around! Green Monkey will now be offering Green Monkey Kids Yoga (a.k.a. Chimps Yoga) for our enrichment program. With their "live in balance" philosophy, Green Monkey yoga classes encourage self-esteem and mind-body awareness without the "competitive" nature of other physical activities. Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques and the deeper concepts of compassion and cooperation are all set to a perfect mix of music - and all add up to a whole lotta Monkey fun! N-JRK: 2:15-3:15 / SRK-5th: 3:30-4:30 Green Monkey Staff $250
SOCCER LEAGUE CO-ED (SRK-2ND) Take your soccer game to the next level under the expert instruction of Coach Vasquez. You’ll become adept at one touch and two-touch passing, trapping with both feet, redirecting shots, and marking your opponent. 3:30-5:00 Coach Vasquez and Staff $335
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY (4TH-5TH) Students will learn rules of composition and photo and lighting techniques to create digital images. Basic digital camera functions, such as megapixels, cropping, and enlargements will be discussed to create a photography portfolio. Student digital point-and-shoot cameras are required. 3:30-4:30 Ms. Danielle Wishka $250
SUPER SONICS JUMP ROPE (SRK-5TH) Jumping rope is just part of the fun in this high-energy workout class. Students exercise while playing a series of games that develop agility, coordination, core muscles, and upper and lower-body strength in an exciting and natural environment. All you need is energy, enthusiasm, and sneakers. 4:30-5:30 Coach Bethel $250 9
THURSDAY CLASSES COOKING WITH KIDS (N-5TH) Chef Maria brings this exciting class to us from Cooking with Kids Miami. This program is designed to help students understand the importance of nutrition while learning to eat new foods. Cooking programs benefit children in their development by promoting nutrition and proper food handling, introducing science, math, geography and social skills, and most importantly, kids who get involved in cooking and learn about where foods come from tend to develop healthier eating habits. Each student will receive a cookbook with all the recipes prepared during the semester.
N- JRK: 2:15-3:15 / SRK-5th: 3:30-4:30 Chef Maria Cummins $395
FRIDAY CLASSES SPANISH OLÉ (SRK-5TH) In today's competitive academic environment, we are all looking to give our kids that additional edge. Meanwhile, global developments continue to increase the demand for bilingual professionals. Why not prepare our children for this from the get-go? Children will interact and use everyday conversational Spanish in a non-threatening and fun atmosphere. Games, songs, food, and cultural activities will be at the center of this class.
3:30-4:30 Señora Olsen $250
T-BALL (N-JRK) This is an introductory class that teaches the basic skills with emphasis on fun. Students will work on the mechanics of the game with lots of batting practice, pitching, catching, throwing, and running the bases.
2:15-3:00 Coach Vasquez and Staff $250
GYMNASTICS (N-2ND) Gymnastics is an activity that children enjoy as they develop physical strength, flexibility, and balance. Gym Kidz certified gymnastic instructors will be teaching at St. Philip’s once again.
N-JRK: 2:15-3:00 / SRK-2nd: 3:30-4:30 Gym Kidz Staff $250
RUNNING CLUB (3RD-5TH) Back by popular demand! Students will train once a week, learning proper stretching and running form techniques. Training will begin with a one mile distance using walk/run intervals, then increase to at least three miles. We’ll run a 5K race at the session’s end and all participants will receive finisher medals. Runners may also join Saint Philip’s at the Miami Children’s Hospital 5K, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and the Junior Orange Bowl Parade. Sports watch with interval timer suggested.
3:30-4:30 Ms. Danielle Wishka $250
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SAVE THE DATE Enrichment Showcase Meet and greet our enrichment instructors Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Time: 9:30-10:30 Sewanee Hall
A special thank you to our Enrichment sponsors: The Luis Sosa Family and
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STUDENT ENRICHMENT FALL 2011 ENRICHMENT CO-DIRECTORS Mrs. Gabriela Olsen golsen@saintphilips.net Coach David Vasquez dvasquez@saintphilips.net 305 444-6366 www.saintphilips.net
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Enrichment Directors. 12