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| Amazing Animals |
| Grades: K - 1 | Christina Hoffman | Friday 9:00am to 9:55am |
| During the semester we will study different animals and their habitats. Through various activities we will learn how God has made His amazing creatures to be adaptable to their environment. This class is for ages 4-7. Class fee is $3.
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| strings |
| Grades: K - 12 | Lise Sentell | Friday 9:00am to 9:55am |
| This class is for violin, viola, and/or cello students who already play. We will be using chamber music to learn musicianship, how to play with others, probably some technique, a little music history... you get the idea :)Please plan to bring a stand. |
| Preschool Playtime |
| Grade: K and younger | Stefanie Chou | Friday 9:00am to 9:55am |
| Free play time for 3 year olds! |
| Mess Makers |
| Grades: K - 2 | Jennifer Walker | Friday 9:00am to 9:55am |
| Do you want to learn science and art while getting messy? How about making your own play dough, bird feeders, and ice cream? If you are age K - 2nd grade, come and join us for some messy fun! I strongly recommend a long sleeve smock for this class. :) |
| American Girl Addy-1864 |
| Grades: 2 - 6 | Katie Reed
and Karen Richardson | Friday 9:00am to 9:55am |
| Set during Americas own struggle over slavery, the Civil War, Addy’s story is one of great courage and love—love of family and love of freedom. Our class will include discussions of the six Addy American Girl books. All books are readily available from the Carnegie Library system. Our class will include period related crafts and a play to be performed at the end of the semester. Please have the first book, Meet Addy, read for our first week of class. |
| Around the World in 84 Days |
| Grades: 3 - 7 | Chad Stepke
and Theresa Stepke | Friday 9:00am to 9:55am |
| Travel around the world in 84 days and learn exciting things about countries like Kazakhstan, Malta, Andorra and many more. We will learn about the history, the culture and current events that shape each nation from every corner of the earth. This is a continuation of the class Window on the World where we discovered about 60 nations last semester. We will cover about another 60 more countries this semester. So get your passports ready and lets travel around the world in 84 days! |
| Physics Workshop |
| Grades: 4 - 6 | Rachel Conner | Friday 9:00am to 9:55am |
| For Christmas my son got the Thames and Kosmos Physics Workshop, and the book that comes with it is a homeschoolers dream. It is really meaty -- like a children's text book (64 pages). However, my mechanically inclined son is using the gears to make sophisticated machines rather than actually reading the book. Can you see where E-Day comes in? In class, we are going to assume you read the pages that described the concepts and the experiment instructions AT HOME, and then we are going to reinforce those concepts by talking together as we do the experiments in class. THIS CLASS WILL ASSIGN HOMEWORK, but it will be the kind of homework that is easy to complete (just reading getting ready for in-class experiments). It will be so fun. The first experiment is finding out how far a matchstick will penetrate a potato. Need I say more? The class cost is plain and simple for more of the Physics Workshop kits. I intend that there will be enough kits to work alone or in pairs, depending on class attendance in a given week. Check out the kit on fatbraintoys.com if you want more info. I will try to get my husband physicist to pay a visit at some point. I welcome children who are NOT mechanically inclined to this class as well. Its about physics concepts, not building the most inventive machine. |
| Volleyball Basics |
| Grades: 5 - 8 | Kristine Skal
and Lisa Allen | Friday 9:00am to 9:55am |
| Bump, set, spike! This course will introduce the basics of volleyball.
Junior Olympic rules will be taught. As students improve with basic skills of underhand pass, sets, overhand hits, and serves, game strategies will be applied. Students will enjoy games in an atmosphere of encouragement and friendly competition. |
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| Beyond Books |
| Grades: K - 2 | Natalie Fullmer | Friday 10:00am to 10:55am |
| Let’s explore our world through classical books! Each week, we will read and analyze a classical book, focusing on several subjects including science, bible, literature, language, art and music. We will be using Five in a Row as our guideline. Hope you will join us on our journey for a classical adventure! |
| Story Reading and Science |
| Grade: K and younger | Joyce Adalbert | Friday 10:00am to 10:55am |
| The course would provide a story/ read-aloud time with a creation science theme and related activities for ages 3 to kindergarten, possibly even 1st grade. |
| Mess Makers |
| Grade: K and younger | Jennifer Walker | Friday 10:00am to 10:55am |
| Do you want to learn science and art while getting messy? How about making your own play dough, bird feeders, and ice cream? If you are age 3 - preschool, come and join us for some messy fun! |
| Chess |
| Grades: 1 - 12 | carrie hungerman
and luke hungerman | Friday 10:00am to 10:55am |
| Come just play chess and keep up on your skills. Mr. H. because of his job is unable to teach a chess class but we know how much the kids like to play chess so have an hour just to play and keep up with all that you have learned. Class will be proctored by Luke Hungerman. |
| Gym Games |
| Grades: 1 - 4 | Kristine Skal
and Chad Stepke | Friday 10:00am to 10:55am |
| Gym fun is a class to introduce the basics of sports and engage students in fun activities promoting active play and teamwork. Students will learn the basics of four sports: volleyball, soccer, baseball and basketball. On alternate weeks, students will develop skills of coordination, balance, agility and speed by playing gym games. Games include various tag, relay games, kicking, throwing and catching practice. Vocabulary for the sports and positive team play will be modeled and taught. |
| Philately Club - Stamp Collecting |
| Grades: 2 - 12 | Tina Swanson
and Karen Richardson | Friday 10:00am to 10:55am |
| Did you know that in 1837 Sir Rowland Hill, first introduced the concept of postage stamps? He was from Great Britain. He actually designed the first stamp. Come have fun discovering about, history, geography, art and much more through collecting stamps.
This will be the clubs third semester. New members can come discover what stamp collecting is all about and previous members can delve deeper into the hobby. Arrangements have been made for a special guest, a long time stamp collector from the community, to spend time with you the first two weeks!
Members have the opportunity to hold offices and conduct the meetings. Structure of meetings include: information about collecting, member presentations, and time sorting, sharing or trading stamps. Some stamps will be provided initially for each member. Members will be responsible for knowing whether or not they are allowed to trade their stamps.
Members will learn of reliable sources to get additional stamps and other collecting tools. Each member will decide how much they want to invest. There is not a requirement for having special albums, etc. However, each member will be expected to participate with presentations and the end of semester show.
Note: Any 1st grader that was previously in the class is welcome; however, we have decided to increase the age to 2nd grade for new members.
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| Intro to Drawing |
| Grades: 2 - 4 | Stefanie Chou
and Anelia McLaughlin | Friday 10:00am to 10:55am |
| Learn the basics of drawing - line, composition, form, etc.
students will need the following materials: a spiral bound sketch book (9x12), a plastic or kneaded eraser, and a set of graphite or sketching pencils (at least 6B, 2B, and 2H). |
| Little House on the Prairie |
| Grades: 3 - 6 | Elizabeth Tillotson | Friday 10:00am to 10:55am |
| We will read the children's classic during class time and use enrichment activities to enhance the book's themes of family togetherness, order, self-reliance, music, etc. |
| Survival 1 |
| Grades: 4 - 8 | Denise Tabacchi
and Sharon Limback | Friday 10:00am to 10:55am |
| True adventure lies within this class (as does the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills). Students will be taught resourceful methods to acquire the necessities for survival. This course will include: fire building, shelter construction, wilderness foods, training for wild animal encounters, knot tying, first aid, and navigation training.
This survival course is not for the faint of heart. We will be having many of the classes outdoors regardless of weather. Please be sure to have warm boots, winter coat, gloves and a hat. Course fee $20 (cash only please) |
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| Dance Basics |
| Grades: K - 1 | Danielle Black | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| Join us for a fun introduction to the fundamentals of ballet and jazz. Class will include rhythm exercises, ballet positions, stretching and flexibility. Students will learn a routine to perform for the parents at the end of the semester. This class uses only Christian music and modest movement.
During class, students should have their hair off of their face and neck. They should wear a t-shirt, stretch pants, socks or a ballet slipper. Please no jeans or bulky clothing. This class is not open to 3 year olds.
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| Story and a Craft |
| Grade: K and younger | Michelle Groves
and Melissa Rogers | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun we will explore the world of this frisky cat! Each week we will read a book, complete a craft, and play a game! Fee $5 This class is for 4 and 5 year olds. |
| Geese and Glue and Scissors Too |
| Grades: K - 1 | Tina Swanson | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| Before computers, cutting and pasting was always a little messy. But this is a skill that kids still need to develop.
Each week we will read a fun goose story, make some crafts, and play some games. If your preschooler (3 & 4 yr old) is ready for scissors and glue, they are welcome. |
| Magic Tree House |
| Grades: 1 - 3 | Stefanie Chou
and Candice Miller | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| Each week read a different Magic Tree House book. We will discuss the book in class and do various projects about the subject matter that relate to the books. |
| Introduction to French |
| Grades: 1 - 2 | Candice Miller | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| La vie est belle en France! Come learn some basic French using simple videos, songs and games. We'll learn about French culture along with food samples, art projects and stories of famous French painters and composers. Children will need a notebook and colored pencils/crayons. Fee: $10 (for food samples) |
| Chemistry |
| Grades: 3 - 5 | Amanda Amis | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| This class will provide solid Chemistry information and hands on experiments. We will be using real science terminology and actual scientific investigation. We will be following the Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry text for most of the class. |
| LEGO Lab |
| Grades: 3 - 6 | Jennifer Lutz | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| Bring your LEGO and a great attitude, and be prepared for adventure! At the beginning of each class you will be faced with a challenge which you'll have 45 minutes to conquer using your problem-solving skills. When everyone is finished, we will take a look at what you made; like snowflakes, no two LEGO projects are ever the same! |
| Survival Advanced |
| Grades: 4 - 9 | Denise Tabacchi
and Sharon Limback | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| Survival 1 and Survival 2 are both prerequisites for this class.
The wilderness adventures continue. Join the ranks of those that can build a fire by friction (Your instructors are among them). For the first class we will be making fire with a bow drill. In subsequent classes we will be reinforcing previously introduced skills with the opportunity to earn awards upon demonstration of mastery.
The incredible teamwork demonstrated in prior classes will be expected as will timeliness to class. This session will
be fast paced and action packed like no Survival class before. Be there prepared.
Class fee $15 (cash only please) |
| Cooking Around the World |
| Grades: 4 - 6 | Elizabeth Tillotson | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| Join us for culinary anthropology as we cook around the world! Each week we will have a 20 minute overview of a different country, it’s location, customs and language, as well as factors that influence predominant ingredients or cooking techniques. Then we will have a cooking demonstration and everyone gets a sample of that country’s fare. Emphasis will be on savory dishes rather than sweets, but common allergens will likely be used: dairy, corn, wheat, eggs; meat will be offered occasionally. Note to previous students: excepting Canada and Mexico, all new countries will be covered compared to last year's class. |
| Digital Design Class II |
| Grades: 5 - 12 | Elizabeth Helsel | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| Part 2 of Digital Design. Come learn more techniques and tips for creating digital projects. We will make cards, pages, and other projects. New students are welcome and can make up first semester work while we continue on during the same class. New students will need to purchase the full program we use to create projects. The cost with my discount will be $51.00 in advance of class. ( Normally $64.95). Adults are welcome to join the class and learn how to use the program as well. Homework will be assigned each week to be emailed to me before the next week's class. Personal assistance is available during class and via email during the week. Please reply to elizabethhelsel@yahoo.com to sign up ASAP if you are new and need to download the program. Checks can be made to " Elizabeth Helsel" and mailed to 121 Gross Drive. Baden PA 15005. I really am looking forward to creating some exciting new techniques to design projects together. |
| Money Matters for Teens 2 |
| Grades: 6 - 12 | Joy Sanborn | Friday 11:30am to 12:25pm |
| Continuation of from last semester of
Money Matters for Teens, an adaptation of the
Larry Burkett Money Matters program
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| Chemistry |
| Grades: K - 2 | Amanda Amis | Friday 12:30pm to 1:25pm |
| This class will be an introduction to Chemistry. We will discuss Chemistry terms and demonstrate the ideas being taught with a simple experiment. We will practice making a hypothesis and good observations. We will also work on recording our results. We will be using the Real Science 4 Kids books as our base. |
| Preschool movie time. |
| Grade: K and younger | Cindy Stratigos | Friday 12:30pm to 1:25pm |
| Movie time for Preschoolers. |
| Little House on the Prairie |
| Grades: K - 2 | Elizabeth Tillotson | Friday 12:30pm to 1:25pm |
| We will read the classic book during class time and do enrichment activities that support the book\ |
| American Girl Manners |
| Grades: 2 - 6 | Michelle Groves
and Melissa Rogers | Friday 12:30pm to 1:25pm |
| Girls will learn that manners are not about being stuffy, boring, or formal. Manners give girls the skills they need to handle tough and tricky times in their life. We will discuss everything from the dinner table to the telephone and sleepovers! Manners give girls what they need to WOW the world! Fee: $8 |
| Beginning Recorder 2 - Playing a Woodwind Musical |
| Grades: 2 - 4 | Tina Swanson
and Christina Logan | Friday 12:30pm to 1:25pm |
| This is a continuation of last semesters class. You MUST already know how to play the notes B, A, G, D, and C with you Left hand. Even if you didn't take the class last semester but can demonstrate the ability to play / read the above notes, you are welcome. (Great online sites to help.) We will be moving more quickly to learn notes with the Right hand and work at playing parts.
Students learn to read music and how to play music together. Possibility of an end of semester lunchtime performance - but not guaranteed. |
| Knitting Club |
| Grades: 2 - 12 | Julia Childs
and Lisa Allen | Friday 12:30pm to 1:25pm |
| Did you know that knitting was originally a skill for men? (Who after all made the fishing nets?) Come and learn new knitting skills in a fun and supportive environment. Learn how to knit or bring your current project and learn new techniques and skills such as how to read a pattern or make a new type of stitch. If you are a beginner, please bring a skein of worsted weight yarn (of your choice) and size 10 circular needles to learn on. If you have a bit of experience, bring in your current project or the supplies you need for a project you'd like to learn how to make. Patterns for socks, hats, and mittens will also be available. |
| Quintessential Boys- what boys need to know |
| Grades: 4 - 8 | Jennifer Lutz | Friday 12:30pm to 1:25pm |
| (Please Note: You can take Quintessential Boys 2 even if you didn't take the first class.)
The boys have created their own ‘boys only club’ called the EAG (Extremely Awesome Guys). It’s sort of like scouts meets Eday. We work on skills and when the boys complete them they receive a badge.
Last semester we worked on ‘Leaf Identification’ and ‘Knots’ for their badges, and guest speaker, Capt. Barna, spoke about the Army and ran the boys thru saluting, marching and more. At the end of the semester we had a party and raised $104 dollars for a charity called “Cup of Joe!”
This semester we will be working on:
‘Sewing 101’- sew a button, a seam, and finish a project. These skills are far from girly: what if your button falls off just before that million dollar interview, or your friend falls and hits his head off a rock and you have to stitch him together? Very important indeed!
‘Basic Automotive’- change a flat, check your oil, jump a car. Plan on getting oily and dirty.
‘Flag Etiquette’- Standards of Respect, Displaying the Flag, Raising and Lowering the Flag and more.
A ‘can do’ attitude is needed for this class. The boys are not required to earn a badge, but a great attitude is always necessary in class.
A $4 fee for supplies is requested. |
| Odyssey of the Mind |
| Grades: 5 - 8 | Mark Sentell
and Dawna Hess | Friday 12:30pm to 1:25pm |
| Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and World level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program. Each OM team is composed of 5-7 students, and each team picks one of several fun problems to solve together at the competitions. We can sponsor as many teams as we have coaches, but each team must pick a unique problem. See http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/ for descriptions of this year's problems! The cost of registration and supplies will be approximately $20-$40 per student, depending on the number of participants and the chosen problems. |
| Shakespeare- Hamlet |
| Grades: 6 - 12 | Cim Rorison-Snyder | Friday 12:30pm to 1:25pm |
| Hamlet is one of the most quoted works in the English language, and is often included on lists of the worlds greatest literature.
Hamlet is the prince of Denmark, and a student at the University of Wittenberg. At the beginning of the play, Hamlet’s father, King Hamlet, has recently died, and his mother, Queen Gertrude, has married the new king, Hamlets uncle Claudius. Hamlet is bitter and full of disgust at his mother for marrying him. When the ghost of Hamlets father appears and claims to have been murdered by Claudius, Hamlet becomes obsessed with avenging his fathers death.
Hamlet is a character of many contradictions.
One facet of Hamlets exploration of the difficulty of attaining true knowledge is slipperiness of language. Words are used to communicate ideas, but they can also be used to distort the truth, manipulate other people, and serve as tools in corrupt quests for power.
Intrigue is rampant in this Shakespearean play with characters fully developed, yet their understanding of human nature is filled with inaccuracies and conflict.
This play by Shakespeare is both dramatic and great fun; fast paced and filled with topics which can easily lend themselves to interesting discussions.
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