MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL OF WESTON AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES FALL 2017

JK Chess

Instructor: James Della Selva

Offered: Mondays 1:30­ 2:15 For: JK only

Cost: $175 (8 classes)

James Della Selva has been teaching chess at Meadowbrook for over 15 years. Chess is a game of skill based on scientific

principles which can be taught at a very young age. Students will explore and practice basic chess theory while listening

to age­appropriate chess stories. The course will consist of instruction, play and group work on chess problems and

games. Jim Della Selva’s Chess Class has become a beloved class with our younger students!

Global Video Game Designers in conjunction with Level Up Village

Instructor: Adam Dalicandro

Offered: Mondays 3:15­4:15 For: Grades 1 & 2

Cost: $350 (8 classes)

In Global Video Designers, students use “Scratch”, an introductory programming language that enables young children to

create their own interactive games. Children snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump,

dance and sing. They exchange favorite songs and games with their GLOBAL PARTNERS and then showcase what

they’ve learned about each other in their final creations.

Dollar Scholars

Instructor: Patricia White & Lisa Caperna

Offered: Mondays 3:15­4:15 For: Grades 3 through 5

Cost: $325 (8 classes)

Is your child asking questions about money? We can help with answers. Dollar Scholars is an 8­class program that teaches

kids about money management. We cover topics including: saving, earning, entrepreneurship, spending, budgeting,

advertisements, and giving. Students also learn important, life­long skills such as delaying gratification and setting

long­term goals. The students use their everyday math skills to work through problems and understand new concepts. Our

classes engage students in meaningful discussions and encourage them to collaborate with each other on various fun

projects. The goal of Dollar Scholars is to support parents and schools in giving their kids the skills they need for success.

EurekaLab for Middle School Instructor: Daniel Facey

Offered: Mondays 4:25­5:45 For: Grades 6 through 8

Cost: $300 (8 classes)

Exercise your creative and critical thinking skills while having fun designing and building robots. This class will explore

robotics and programming to create machines that can complete tasks or navigate their environment. Will accommodate to

beginners or experienced students. We will be using construction blocks, EV3s, Raspberry Pi, and 3­D printed parts to

construct and program.

Polite Society

in association with Oh My Gauche! Incorporated

Instructor : Susan Callender

Offered : Tuesdays 3:15­4:15 For : Grades JK through 5

Cost : $325 (8 classes)

Polite Society is an 8 week Manners Program for students in grades JK through 5. This program is being brought to us by

Susan Callender of “Oh My Gauche!” Inc. Each of the eight classes will consist of a different topic and the eight weeks

have been planned as such: Meeting New People & Safety, Introductions & Body Language, Politeness, The Place

Setting and Introduction to Dining, Social Manners & the Spoon, Social Manners & Casual Dining, Why are There So

Many Forks in Front of Me? and finally, Special Occasions and Graduation. These lessons will be taught using Visual,

Written and Auditory Tools and parents will receive an email detailing what was learned in each class. And Susan

Callender of “Oh My Gauche” welcomes parents and caregivers to contact her directly with any questions pertaining to

the subject matter for the program.

LEGO Class

with Meadowbrook’s Dotty Corbiere

Instructor: Dotty Corbiere

Offered: Tuesdays 3:15­4:15 For : Grades 1 through 3

Cost: $200 (8 classes)

This LEGO Class offers an open space where children can have fun while building skills like creativity, team work,

problem­solving, and collaboration. LEGO classes teach children concepts such as math, science, geography, history,

natural sciences, engineering and robotics. LEGO products are used as a tool to teach them, so they have FUN while

learning! This class will be offered on Tuesdays throughout the year with Meadowbrook’s beloved math teacher Dotty

Corbiere!

Makers Lab

Instructor: Aaron Pereira

Offered: Tuesdays 3:15­4:15

For: Grades 3 through 5 Cost : $300 (8 classes) Learn how fun and easy it can be to design, tinker and build just about anything you can imagine. Students will work hands­on in the Eurekalab to design and build their very own creations. They will learn about all that the makerspace has to offer and apply what they learn throughout the course. We will utilize Gravit, a free, full featured computer drawing program that will aid in the design of a few different projects, including weight­bearing bridges and high­flying catapults.

Python Programming for the Google Now Assistant

Instructor: Michael Frey Offered: Tuesdays 4:25­5:45 For : Grades 6 through 8 Cost: $275 (includes cost of supplies) Learn how to build your very own Google Now Assistant !! You will learn how to setup a Raspberry PI 3, setup Google Cloud services, hook up physical hardware switches and more!! You will also learn about the Google Voice Kit project. We will even build a case using cardboard to hold your digital assistant. Extra credit is learning how to use Python to control the Google Assistant.

Karate Rocky DiRico’s School of Kenpo Karate

Instructor: Rocky DiRico Offered: Wednesdays 3:15­4:15 For: Grades JK through 3 Cost: $200 (8 classes) With over 600 first place finishes and 100 grand championship wins, Rocky DiRico has won the most titles as a master/senior competitor in the history of karate. We are fortunate that he brings his expertise in karate to Meadowbrook and has done so for almost fifteen years. In one of our most popular classes, the students are taught skills in karate and also reminded of the values: respect, self­control, and gratitude. Rocky has been running his own karate school in Arlington since 1978.

Creating in the Eureka Lab

Instructor: Aaron Pereira Offered: Wednesdays 3:15­4:15 For: Grades 3 through 5 Cost: $300 (8 classes) Combine art and technology as we design for the many making tools of the EurekaLab. No previous experience necessary! We will introduce Gravit, a free, full featured computer drawing program. We will learn to draw basic lines and shapes. Kids' creations will be printed on paper or vinyl, on 1/8 inch plywood on our laser cutter and made in our 3D printer.

Art Instructor : Beth Meditz Offered : Thursdays 3:15­4:15 For : Grades JK through 3 Cost: $200 (8 classes) Beth Meditz, M.Ed, has been bringing her love of art to Meadowbrook for over four years. Your children will express themselves in the most delightful ways! Children share a wonderful learning environment while c hoosing from a wide array of inspiring and unusual materials. Your artists will create unique, individual masterpieces that also expand thinking and learning skills. They will be encouraged to experiment and explore materials to create expressive art, as well as unique usable objects of art. Imagination grows! Creative energies flow! Children will expand their artistic sides and see the world through the eyes of an artist! The art activities are fun, inspiring and designed by Beth, co­owner of the children's entertainment company, Event­FULL! LLC ( www.event­full.net ). She presents art classes and hands­on workshops, parties and events in 20 towns around Massachusetts.

Cross Country Cooking

Instructor : Michelle Bearak Offered : Thursdays 3:15­4:15 For : Grades 1 through 3 Cost: $300 (8 classes) Travel through the United States stirring up history and learning about the people, places and food that put each state on the map. Children will explore a different state each class and may include: map work, fun facts about each state, famous people from each state, landmarks, and cooking!

Mixed Media Birdhouse

Instructor: Makers Workshop (formerly Denault Studios) Offered: Thursdays 3:15­4:15 For: Grades 2 through 5 Cost: $250 (8 classes) In this Maker class, students will work with clay, metal, and glass to create a 3­dimensional birdhouse. Students will use their own imagination to design a birdhouse. Birdhouses will incorporate glass, ceramics, and metal each week to make components to the house (ex: a copper roof, ceramic siding, and so on). Each week will focus on a different medium, but in the end students will leave with their very own birdhouse.

Fall Gardening Club

Instructor: Sue Fisher Offered: Thursdays 4:25­5:45 For: Grades 6 thrrough 8 Cost: $175 (8 classes) Join Ms. Fisher in the garden to help with harvesting and fall garden chores. Enjoy some fresh air and help maintain the school garden. The vegetables we harvest will be used in the Meadowbrook School kitchen. Tasks for the garden club will vary from week to week and may include planting of fall crops, harvesting and washing produce, weeding, garden

maintenance, watering and more. No prior experience necessary, just an interest in learning how to get your hands dirty to grow food for the school.

Soccer

in association with Be Ahead of the Game!

Instructor: Be Ahead of the Game Offered: Fridays 1:00­2:00 For: Grades JK through 2 Cost: $150 Be Ahead of the Game clinics are player­centered and coach­driven, practices. Coaches will make sure everyone is learning and getting plenty of practice all while smiling and having fun. We want to help your child become a successful player, by working on all the fundamental skills, shooting; offensive techniques, ball handling, proper defense, footwork and passing. Another focus will be on learning the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and communication during age­appropriate drills. All drills will help them master and navigate the field/court with complete confidence. Although we have many of focuses, our main focus is having fun and inspiring a love of the game.

Friday Chess

Instructor: James Della Selva Offered: Fridays 1:00­2:00 For: SK t hrough 5 th grade Cost: $150 James Della Selva brings chess instruction to our students in Senior Kindergarten through 4 th grade. Chess can be approached as a sport, science and an art form. Class will consist of instruction and play. Instruction will be given so that the advanced player as well as the beginner will benefit. The students will study master instructive games and techniques that are designed to improve their game and will receive a chess trophy upon completion of the program. Due to a limited number of Fridays, this class will only meet six times. *SK Parents: Once the SK goes to a later day in January, this is the only chess class they can register for. SK students will be in their classroom until 2:30 and will no longer be able to participate in the Monday JK/SK Chess class.

Hip Hop Dance Class

with Boston Mobile Dance

Instructor: Carl Alleyne Offered: Fridays 1:00­2:00 For: JK t hrough 5 th grade Cost: $150 Carl Alleyne returns for his fourth year here at Meadowbrook! Classes will be geared toward the beginner­ no prior dance knowledge needed. Students will be in an energetic class that not only teaches you Hip Hop movements and technique, but also instills rhythm and precision in your muscle memory. Hip hop students can apply what they learn to various styles of dance and settings!