14 - GRANT COUNTY NEWS, Thursday, May 10, 2012

Mason-Corinth Elementary Family Resource Center offers Summer Discovery ProgramM a s o n - C o r i n t h

Elementary Family Resource Center will offer a summer Discovery Program.

Classes are open to all third, fourth and fifth grade students in Grant County.

• June 4 – 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Early Drop-off – 7:30 a.m. / Late Pick-up – 3 p.m. (extra fee) at Mason-Corinth Elementary

This program offers chil-dren the opportunity to pursue academic interests and strengthen skills relevant to their educational pursuits. The classes are challenging and provide authentic hands-on learning experiences. The excellent and caring instruc-tors encourage creative think-ing and development of stu-dent interests. The program offers a variety of classes in science, mathematics, tech-nology, arts, music, physical education and original inter-disciplinary studies. Students choose their own classes on a first-come first-served basis. Download Forms at http://www.grant.kyschools.us/summeropportunities.aspx

Registration opened April 30 and the deadline is May 21. The registration is $45 with early and/or late drop-off is an additional fee of $10. Each additional participant living in the same household is $35

Enclose a check or money order (no cash) written to MCE FRC (no refunds)

Scholarships are available, contact Sara Edwards at 859-824-9510 or sara.edwards@grant.kyschools to apply.

The first class time is 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• A. Hatha Yoga for Beginners from

Instructor - Sara Edwards

If you love yoga or you’re just starting out, participation in this fun and educational course will help you to learn about the practices of yoga and meditation that may help defuse stressful situations lasting a lifetime. Participants will learn the three main com-ponents of yoga; breathing, poses, and meditation.

Location: Gymnasium• Picture It with

Technology Instructors - Deana

Chandler and Jackie Crupper

Do you like taking pictures and videos? Do you like to create your own stories? Then this class is for you. Learn how to take good photographs and videos using a digital camera. Then to create a digi-tal story using the programs Photostory 3 and Animoto.

Instructors: Deana Chandler & Jackie Crupper

• It’s more than, “Check it in / Check it out”

Instructor - Cheryl Clemons, Grant County Public Library

Have you ever wanted to know about the ends and outs of a public library? Do you love to read or are interested in research? In this program participants will learn every detail to plan and implement a program. Gain researching skills. Learn how to order books, defuse unruly patrons, and plan a budget.

• Choose to be healthy? Instructor - Megan

Faulkner, PACS NOWLearn healthy choices,

healthy lifestyles, and appro-priate physical fitness through the PACS NOW, KY’s nutri-tional outreach program. Participants will learn how to create a healthy menu, how to fight germs, and nutrition through taste testing and learning fun ways to exer-cise.

Location: Room 123• Xingy Xylophone-

Onics Instructor - Mary

ConradLearn the dynamics of a

xylophone: the history, cul-tures, how to play a unified and solo routine. Where and how does the Xylophone play a role in our and other coun-try’s cultures? How many dif-ferent forms of xylophones are there in the world and what types of music do they play a role in?

• Scrapbooking, It’s all About Me

Instructor - Bonnie Murphy

All about you with cre-ative and adventure in scrap-booking. Participants will fill a scrap book album with favorite photos. Participants will learn many skills with different materials and tools of scrapbooking.

Second class time is 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

• Traveling the Health Field Path?

Instructor - Bradley Persinger, NKY AHEC

Learn about the bones of the body, body systems and organs, the importance of and practicing sterilization, nutri-tion, EMT, first aid, and blood activities with the Kentucky’s Northern Central Area Health Education Center. This course will be sure to develop a good footing for your child’s future career path

• Concur the Rubik’s Cube and More

Instructor - Sara Edwards

Do you love to solve prob-

lems and puzzles? This course is designed to challenge your mind with lots of logic puz-zles and brain teasers. Puzzles include but not limited to word puzzles, Sudoku, Rubik cube, and Chess.

Odd and Crazy Sports - Instructor Pam Saylor

and Heather StrainDescription: Have you

ever heard of Speedball, Ultimate Frisbee, or interested in learning folk dance? Learn “out of the ordinary” games and dance while incorporat-ing appropriate competitive behavior and good sportsman-ship.

• Fun with Food and Nutrition -

Instructor - Patty Poor, Grant County Cooperative Extension

Safely thinking past the microwave is something that many parents dream of for their child. Participants will gain skills of cooking safely while incorporating fun and nutrition. Learn how to use recipes and kitchen tools, and learn to plan a menu with nutritious seasonal foods.

• STOMP! Drum Roll Please!

Instructor - Mary Conrad and Sarah Bayerle

Sticks, buckets, and beats what more do you need? Like the Blue Man group or just interested in percussion? In this course students will learn basic drum beats, practice a unified routine and individual routine.

• Green Thumbs Instructor - Jennifer

CaldwellStudents will work on

beautifying school grounds and design fun school pride related activities for the upcoming 2012 – 2013 school year. Participants will gain group unity skills and how to seek affordable local resourc-es. This course is for 3rd and 4th grade MCE students only.

• May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor…

Instructor - Sara Edwards

Read the pre-teen novel, “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. Learn basic sparring and archery skills. Participate in theoretical and in depth conversations about present day society, uniformi-ty, clicks, and peer pressure.

Third class at 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Step up your Game, Basketball

Instructor - Kendall Burk

Participants will learn and improve the fundamentals of basketball, staying active and having fun. Development of

basketball drills to improve their basic skills, play fun mini-games that will chal-lenge their newly developing skills, and play in organized, structured scrimmages to test out their abilities against one another.

Gamers DelightInstructor - Sara

EdwardsShow your skills and share

your knowledge and games with others in this fun filled course. A Nintendo Wii will be offered and other screens for students to share their abil-ities of gaming. Students in this class will use their bodies and minds to interact with video games.

Mixed Media in ArtInstructor - Mary

ConradCommon practices with

mixing up art media and learning artist that have incor-porated this practice into their art. Participants will learn uses of fabrics and metal demonstrated in art. Absorb ordinary knowledge of local useful tools and creativity to make individualized art.

Pit CrewInstructor: G and G

Towing CompanyCheck out this hands-on

experience course of mechan-ics with cars and small engines. What are the most important and necessary every day tools? Students will learn the basics of car maintenance, how to change oil, how to change a tire, how to refill and check fluids, and the use of jumper cables.

Location: Buslot or Room 124 (inclement weather)

• Benjamin Franklin or Steve Jobs

Instructor - Sara Edwards and Becky Epperson

Decipher and compare the impacts inventions created by Benjamin Franklin made on the world in 1700’s vs. Steve Jobs in the 2000’s. Students will practice pre-algebraic equations, evaluate mini elec-trical charges, vote on what they think is the best APP, and learn about the innards or a computer.

Truly Experience Animal Science

Instructor: Joyce Doyle, Grant County Cooperative Extension

Do you have a passion for animals or is your path lead-ing towards working with ani-mals? This course will focus on the maintenance, health, and biology of animals. The hands on interaction with ani-mals will take place every day with different animals such as goats, chickens and maybe even a miniature pony.

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• Stainless Steel 60¢ lb.• Auto Radiators $1.85 lb. • Copper/Aluminum Radiators $1.45 lb. • Catalytic Converters $5 to $190 each

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Grant County High School plays Oklahoma!

In Oklahoma territory at the turn of the 20th century, two young cowboys vie with an evil ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love. Characters include Curly, Annie, Will Parker and Aunt Eller. Photos by Camille McClanahan

Jessica Schneider churns butter while she sings.

Cedric Arce and Danny Dionne perform a two-step.

Mason Stamper and Caitlin A. Smith, sing a duo and a dance.