sacred heart schools fall session i

9/2/2011

Sacred Heart School Fall 2011

Session I 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 12:00Noon Thursday, September 15th

.

If requesting a scholarship you MUST submit registration

form by Tuesday, September 13th (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.

Scholarships are available for all classes. 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 September 19th

There are two class sessions during Fall 2011. Some classes

span Session I and II and run for 9, 10 or 11 weeks.

o Session I: September 19 - October 21

o Session II: October 24 - December 9

Fall Session II class booklet will be available mid-October

Registrations due (with scholarship requests) - October 18

Registrations due (without scholarship request) - October 20.

After School Classes do not meet on days that school is not

in session (10/10, 10/11, 11/11). After School Classes also

will not be held 11/21 or 11/22 when Parent-Teacher

conferences are scheduled. Please check individual class

descriptions for the schedule of start and end dates for each

class .

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 [email protected]

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.

mailto:[email protected]

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Fall 2011 After-School Session I Class Schedule Please check this on-line schedule for periodic changes, additions and

updates.

Monday Classes

Crafts with Mrs. Donahue

Teacher: Meghan Donahue, Primary School Religion Teacher

Age: K, 1st & 2

nd graders

Dates: Mondays, September 19 – October 17 (4 weeks)

(No class held on 10/10)

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $95 + $15 materials fee = $110

Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20

Join Mrs. Donahue for an hour of crafts, math games & writing! Let

your imagination take you away and also help you review your school

skills. Grab a few friends and let‘s have some afternoon fun!

CircEsteem- Beginner Circus

Teacher: CircEsteem Staff

Age: K, 1st, 2

nd & 3

rd graders

Dates: Mondays, September 19 –December 5 (10 weeks)

(No class on held on 10/10 and 11/21)

Time: 4:00 -5:00 p.m.

Fees: $238 (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 $268)

Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum: 20

In CircEsteem‘s Beginner Circus class, students will learn the basics

of a variety of circus skills including 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 show put on by the students at the

end of each session.

Mandarin Chinese Teachers: Staff from Little Linguists Academy

Age: K - 8th

graders

Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, September 19 –December 7

(11 weeks) (No class on 10/10 and 11/21)

Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Please note that this class meets twice a week

Fee: $524 + $40 material fee = $564


Do you know that one quarter of the world‘s population speaks

Chinese? Do you know Chinese is the fastest-growing language

studied in the United States? Give your child a head start by providing

them the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese. Little Linguists

Academy‘s classes are taught by native Chinese speakers who have

many years of experience teaching children in private lessons as well

as at independent and public schools.

Children will learn in a fun interactive environment that utilizes

songs, arts, crafts, games and dances as the means to learn to speak

simple phrases and write Chinese characters. The class incorporates

new themes every two weeks to allow beginning and more advanced

students to interact in the same class. For more information, please

visit www.littlelinguistsacademy.com

Sacred Heart LEGO Team 2-3 Teacher: Brittany Gibson, Loyola University student majoring in

Education, who works at Sacred Heart as well as the LEGO store on

Michigan Avenue.

Age: 2nd

& 3rd

graders



Time: 4:15 -5:05 p.m.

Fees: $95 + $40 materials fee =$135


Students will build a different LEGO set every week to take home.

They will also have the opportunity to explore how to "free build" by

learning tips and tricks, as well as working together with peers. No

building experience is required!

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L’il Buds Basic Acting Class Teachers: Staff from L’il Buds Theatre Company

Age: 3rd

, 4th

& 5th

graders

Dates: Mondays, September 19– December 5 (10 weeks)

(No class held on 10/11 and 11/21)

Time: 3:45 - 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $238


Through acting games and exercises, students will hone basic acting

and theatre skills such as vocal production and character creation, and

will master the art of creative collaboration. This is a great

opportunity to learn basic skills under the guidance of full-time actors.

The mission of Li‘l Buds Theatre Company is to educate and

enrich children of all ages and backgrounds in the theatre and

performing Arts. Check their group out at: www.lilbudstheatre.org

Rock & Roll Percussion Ensemble The Drums and American Popular Music

Teacher: Sam Koentopp, Professional drummer and teacher

Age: 3rd

, 4th

& 5th

graders

Dates: Mondays, September 19 – December 5 (10 weeks)

(No class held on 10/10 and 11/21)

Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Fees: $238 + $8 materials fee = $246


This is a course for kids who love to bang around (on drums or

anything they can get their hands on). Every week students will have

the opportunity to play a wide variety of percussion instruments from

the simple cowbell up to the complex drum set. This class will focus

on the classic rhythms of rock and roll and its blues and jazz roots.

The class will culminate in a performance for parents and fellow

students.

Math Club for Middle School Teacher: Mark Anderson, Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Age: 6th

, 7th

and 8th

graders


(No class on 10/10)

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Fee: $95

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Maximum Enrollment: 25

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.

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: $220

Date: Mondays, September 19 - October 17 (4 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering

after September 19th .

Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 4:15-5pm

To find out about open times contact [email protected]

or [email protected]

New Payment Policy for Music Lessons All Payments must be made in advance and payable to Sacred Heart

Schools. Deadline for families requesting scholarship assistant is

Tuesday, September 13

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Brownie Girl Scouts Teacher: Caitlin Murphy, A1a Assistant Teacher

Age: 2nd

graders

Dates: Mondays, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28 & 12/5

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.


Students will learn the basics of what it means to be a Girl Scout

through bi-weekly meetings. We will explore the Girl Scout law

through activities, games, and crafts. Girl Scouts helps girls to

become caring members of their community while creating lasting friendships with their troop members. Membership dues will be discussed at initial meeting.

Membership is limited to 15 students. A parent co-leader is needed in

order to increase enrollment. Ms. Murphy is currently accepting

returning students and will have a waitlist of students that are interested

in joining on first come basis.

Tuesday Classes

Girls on the Go

Teacher: Holly DePalma, Kindergarten Teacher

Age: K, 1st, 2

nd graders

Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks)

(No class on 10/11)

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.



This class is just for girls who will spend their afternoons creating

crafts, jewelry making, dancing, singing, and participating in fun

games that only girls will love! Activities are theme-based which will

differ weekly. Get ready to have some FUN!

Sacred Heart LEGO Team K-1 Teacher: Brittany Gibson, Loyola University student majoring in

Education, who works at Sacred Heart as well as the LEGO store on

Michigan Avenue.

Age: Kindergarteners & 1st graders

Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 ( 4 weeks)


Time: 4:15 – 5:05 p.m.



Students will build a different LEGO set every week to take home.

They will also have the opportunity to explore how to "free build" by

learning tips and tricks, as well as working together with peers. No

building experience is required.

Spanish for Children Teachers: Staff from Estrellitas (www.estrellitas.biz)

Age: K – 5th

graders

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 20 - October 20

(5 weeks)

Please note that this class meets twice a week, which is important for

language immersion.

(No class on 10/11)

Time: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.

Fees: $238 + $20 for 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

http://www.estrellitas.biz/

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Giordano Jazz Dance

Teacher: Staff from Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago

Age: 1st & 2

nd graders


(No class on 10/11)

Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Fees: $95


We are pleased to welcome back to campus the Giordano Jazz Dance

Company whose Artistic Director is former Sacred Heart parent,

Nan Giordano. One of their Jazz Dancers will be providing our

students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Jazz Dance.

Stretch, Leap, Turn, Come Dance With Us!!!!!!

Games! Games! Games! Teacher: Paula Fusco, Enrichment Coordinator K-8

Age: 3rd

, 4th

& 5th

graders


(No class on 10/11)

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Fee: $95


Come join Mrs. Fusco for an hour of exciting hands-on enrichment

games and activities for ALL ability levels in grades 3-5. No

previous experience necessary! Enhance your creative and critical

thinking skills while having a blast playing games such as Banana

Grams, Farkle, Apples to Apples, Link 26, Qwirkle and many, many

more. Each week will include new brainteasers, mindbenders, and

exciting minute mysteries that students can bring home and share with

the whole family.

SHS Project Runway Teacher: Anne Marie Irey, Hardey 4th Grade Teacher Age: 3

rd , 4

th & 5

th graders

Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 –November 15th (8 weeks)

Time: 3:45 4:45 p.m. (No class on10/11)



Make your dream of being a fashion designer a reality! Create your

own line of designer originals from start to finish. See if you are up to

each new ―challenge‖. The final designs will be judged by special

guest judges. Do you have what it takes to be the winner of SHS

Project Runway? Get tips from Mrs. Irey whose cousin, Joe Faris, was

one of the top 6 finalists on the 5th season of Project Runway.

Fiber Fanatics Beginning Knitting Teacher: Donna M. Palicka, President, Sister-Arts Studio, Inc.

Age: 4th

, 5th

& 6th

graders


(No class on 10/11)

Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.



Join Sister-Arts Studio for an hour of fun 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 end and finish their scarf with fringe. For more information

about Sister-Arts Studio, Inc. please visit www.sisterartsstudio.com

http://www.sisterartsstudio.com/

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Spanish Review Teacher: Meghan Donahue, Primary School Religion Teacher

Age: 6th

, 7th

& 8th

graders


Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Fee: $95


Just starting Spanish or feeling a little rusty reading, writing and

speaking it in class? Join Mrs. Donahue in a refresher course to help

you stay fluent. Review simple verbs such as Estar, Tener and

Gustar, as well as vocabulary, through the use of worksheets, oral

instruction, games and group activities.

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: $154 (4 weeks)

Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering


Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00 pm

To find out about open times contact Brenda Asare or Julie O‘Connell

([email protected])







recommended.

Lesson Fees: $220

Date: Tuesdays, September 20 - October 18 (4 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering





Eighth Grade Test Prep Class Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 13

th - January 12

th

Teacher: Mark Anderson, Middle School Math teacher and

Katie Lowry, Middle School Humanities teacher

Age: 8th

graders only

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 13th - January 12th

Times: Section 1 is offered 3:40-4:40 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays;

Section 2 is offered from 4:45-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays

**Please indicate which section you are registering for on the

registration form. Students are expected to attend the section they

register for both days.

Fees: $225 (this includes cost of books used in course which will be

distributed the 1st day of class)

Deadline for Registration: Friday, October 7th

This 9-week class is specifically designed for 8th grade students who

are preparing to take high school entrance exams. Students will meet

twice a week .




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Liturgical Choir 2011-2012 Grades 4

th - 8

th

Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays, 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Interested students should email Brenda Asare

[email protected] to let her know of your interest.

Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays immediately after school. Ms. Becker

and Ms. Dahlen will be leading the choir during school liturgies. All

students in grades 4 through 8 are invited to join. Start date will be

announced in early September.

Wednesday Classes

All NEW Session of Drama Club Teacher: Anne Marie Irey, Hardey 4

th Grade Teacher and Second

City Alum/Performer

Age: Kindergarteners, 1st and 2

nd graders

Dates: Wednesdays, September 21-November 16 (9 weeks)

Times: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Fees: $214

Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 15

Children will once again have a blast as they explore acting through a

series of theatre and improvisational games. Young performers will

learn basic stage and acting techniques while they further develop

their imagination, creativity, and self-confidence. At the end of the

session, the class will present a fun and informal in-house

performance.

Mrs. Irey has been involved in theatre and musical theatre for over

twenty years. She has a minor in Theatre from Saint Mary's college in

Indiana and an endorsement from the state of Illinois to teach drama

and theatre. In February 2007, Mrs. Irey graduated from the

Conservatory Program at The Second City and she is now Second

City Alum. She also completed The Second City’s Musical

Improvisation Program in June 2007.

Cartoon Drawing Teacher: Diana Cortez, Primary School Art Teacher

Age: Kindergarteners – 8th

graders

Dates: Wednesday, September 21 – October 19 (5 weeks)

Times: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $119 +$40 materials fee = $159


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.

Mandarin Chinese Teachers: Staff from Little Linguists Academy

Age: K - 8th

graders

Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, September 19 –December 7

(11 weeks) (No class on 10/10 and 11/21)

Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Please note that this class meets twice a week.

Fee: $524 + $40 material fee = $564


Do you know that one quarter of the world‘s population speaks

Chinese? Do you know Chinese is the fastest-growing language

studied in the United States? Give your child a head start by providing

them the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese. Little Linguists

Academy‘s classes are taught by native Chinese speakers who have

many years of experience teaching children in private lessons as well

as at independent and public schools. Children will learn in a fun

interactive environment that utilizes songs, arts, crafts, games and

dances as the means to learn to speak simple phrases and write

Chinese characters. The class incorporates new themes every two

weeks to allow beginning and more advanced students to interact in

the same class. For more information, please visit

www.littlelinguistsacademy.com

mailto:%[email protected]

mailto:%[email protected]

http://www.littlelinguistsacademy.com/

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Little Chefs Teacher: Freer Goodbody, Academy 1Teacher

Grades: 1st, 2

nd, 3

rd & 4

th graders

Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – October 19 (5 weeks)

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Fees: $119 + $15 supply fee = $134


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: fajitas, cupcakes, salads and

chocolate covered pretzels. By the end of the class, your child will

have a chef‘s hat, 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!

Hogwarts on Sheridan Road Teacher: Tim Reed, Academy 2 Assistant

Age: 2nd

, 3rd

, 4th

& 5th

graders


Time: 4:00 -5:00 p.m.

Fees: $119


Join Professor Regulus Reed (Mr. Reed, A2) as we attend and

conduct actual Hogwarts classes. In the past, students have studied

Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Potions – among others.

We will also spend time reading aloud excerpts from Book Two of the

Harry Potter series – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

The class is open to muggles, witches, and wizards. A copy of Harry

Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and enthusiasm are required.

Cloaks, quills, and wands are optional but encouraged.

Science, Art, and Math Mix (SAMM) Teacher: Jennifer Swillinger, Library and Science Lab Assistant

Age: 3rd

, 4th

& 5th

graders


Time: 4:00 -5:30 p.m.


Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment:8

Design, build, construct, mix, create and assemble fantastic and

amazing things using your science, math, and art skills!

Pyramids, geodesic balls, castles, coil ceramics, masks, polymer clay,

gigantic dinosaurs, marbleized paper, tie-dyed fabric, geometric bead

weaving, marbleized paper, use microscopes and live specimens for

biological illustration and much more! (Approximately 3-4 activities

per session selected at the discretion of the teacher)

Guerilla Filmmaking Workshop Teachers: Rajesh Bhagirat, James Gustin, and Melissa Martens –

Fig Media

Age: 6th

, 7th

, 8th

graders

Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – December 7 (11 weeks)

Times: 3:45-5:45 p.m.



This special afterschool class offering will cover the entire range of

elements that go into the mixing of media to make films. Students will

participate in the entire film making process from the development of

ideas, writing, directing and acting, camera work, filming, set design,

still photography, film editing, sound, music and promotion and will

conclude with a public screening of the work(s) created. The film

project(s) will evolve from the ideas and interests of the students

involved. Whatever your interest, this is definitely your chance to be

part of Sacred Heart‘s film crew working with professionals in the

field of digital filmmaking. Students should expect to put in an

average of several hours/week of outside work on the project. You

can check out the work and staff of fig media at http://www.figgy.net/

http://www.figgy.net/

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Fall Science Olympiad

meeting day will be Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. for grades 6

th, 7

th, 8

th graders.

More details about this opportunity will be

coming from the Middle School Science

faculty early in the fall.

Private Voice Lessons

Julie O'Connell has been offering voice lessons at Sacred Heart











Lesson Fees: $193 (5 weeks)

Age: K- 8th

graders

Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – October 19 Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering

after September 21th . Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00 pm To find out about open times contact Brenda Asare or Julie O‘Connell

([email protected])

Private Drum Lessons Sam Koentopp started offering private drum lessons at Sacred Heart

in the winter of 2010. This fall we will again be lessons for beginning

through advanced for students of all ages. Lessons will be individual

one-on-one lessons. 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, September 21 –October 19 (5 weeks)

Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:45- 5:30 pm.

To find out about open times contact Brenda [email protected]

or Sam Koentopp ([email protected]

Thursday Classes

The Art of Painting Teacher: Diana Cortez, Primary School Art Teacher

Age: K – 8th

graders

Dates: Thursday, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks)

Times: 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.



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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Dance Your Heart Out Teachers: Freer Goodbody, Academy 1 Teacher and

Caitlin Murphy, A1a Assistant Teacher

Age: K, 1st, & 2

nd graders

Dates: Thursday, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks)

Times: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Fee: $119


Spend your Thursday afternoon dancing with the Mrs. Goodbody and

Miss Murphy! During this dance class your child will learn dance

party favorites. We will also play movement games such as freeze

dance and musical chairs! Dust off your dancing shoes and come

boogie down with us. Don‘t forget your water bottle because we will

be working up a sweat.

Spanish for Children Teachers: Staff from Estrellitas (www.estrellitas.biz)

Age: K – 5th

graders

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 22 - October 20

(5 weeks)Please note that this class meets twice a week, which is

important for language immersion.

Time: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.

Fees $238 + $20 for materials = $258


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

Book Club -- Fairy Tales, Folktales

& Fables Teacher: Arlene Carlucci, SHS Substitute teacher

Age: 1st , 2

nd & 3

rd graders

Dates: Thursdays, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks)

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.



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.

Royal Do Hairstyles Teacher: Elise Gagnon, Loyola University Student

Age: 3rd

, 4th

& 5th

graders

Dates: Thursdays , September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks)

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Fee: $119 + 15 materials fee = $134


Join Ms. Gagnon for a fun class of cute for the hair.

You will create a new hairstyle each week using bobby pins, hair

clips, and fancy headbands that are perfect for any day of the week.

http://www.estrellitas.biz/

9/2/2011

Mad Science-Secret Agent Lab Teachers: Staff from Mad Science of Chicago

(www.madscience.org/chicago)

Age: 3rd

, 4th

& 5th

graders

Dates: Thursdays, September 22– November 17 (9 weeks)

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Fee: $214


Look out 0071/2

— the Mad Science spy academy is in session!

Children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and

even create their own edible messages! Young investigators will step

into the shoes of a detective and uncover the science involved in

evidence gathering and analysis. They will explore forensic science in

a hands-on look at crime scene investigation! Suspects, schematics,

and sleuths… oh my! much.. much..more!

Giordano Jazz Dance

Teachers: Staff from Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago

Age: 3rd

, 4th

& 5th

graders


Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Fees: $119


We are pleased to welcome back to campus the Giordano Jazz Dance

Company whose Artistic Director is former Sacred Heart parent,

Nan Giordano. One of their Jazz Dancers will be providing our

students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Jazz Dance.

Stretch, Leap, Turn, Come Dance With Us!!!!!!

Private Voice Lessons Julie O'Connell has been offering voice lessons at Sacred Heart











Lesson Fees: $193

Dates: Thursdays, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering

after September 22nd . Time: (30 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00 pm To find out about open times contact Brenda Asare or Julie O‘Connell

([email protected])







recommended.

Lesson Fees: $220

Date: Thursdays, September 22 - October 20 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering





http://www.madscience.org/chicago




9/2/2011

Piano Lessons with Dr. Christina Tio Dr. Tio has been teaching Sacred Heart students for several years and

this fall we are happy to have her back teaching on campus. She will

be offering weekly piano lessons on Thursdays and Fridays starting at

the end of September. Dr. Tio uses the Suzuki method of teaching

which is described below. A mandatory Parent Orientation for all new

piano students will be scheduled for late September.

Lesson Fees: $198


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 ([email protected])

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.

Brownie Girl Scouts Teacher: Nicoletta Tisma & Nichole Cabral

Loyola University Students

Age: 3rd

graders

Dates: Thursdays, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8

Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.


Students will learn the basics of what it means to be a Girl Scout

through bi-weekly meetings. We will explore the Girl Scout law

through activities, games, and crafts. Girl Scouts helps girls to

become caring members of their community while creating lasting friendships with their troop members.

Membership dues will be discussed at initial meeting.

Friday Classes

Sacred Heart Chess Team

Teacher: Zack Fishman, Founder of Chess Education Partners

Age: 1st - 8

th graders

Dates: Fridays, September 23 – December 9 (10 weeks)

Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $238


Learn the rules and strategies of chess from the popular and

entertaining chess coach Zack Fishman. Mr. Fishman uses stories,

puzzles and a large dose of chess playing to gently guide our club

members through the complexities of the world‘s most popular game.

All students, beginners to experts, are welcome and become part of

the Sacred Heart Chess Team which will have the opportunity to play

in several tournaments. Find out more about Chess Education

Partners at http://www.chesseducationpartners.com/

http://www.chesseducationpartners.com/

9/2/2011

Fun with Origami ! Teacher: Staff from Little Linguists Academy

Age: 1st - 8

th graders

Dates: Fridays, September 23-December 9 (10 weeks)

Time: 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.



Come to learn the ancient art of paper folding. It is the magic of

turning a simple square of paper into a bird, a flower, a box or

anything with your own imagination- without tape or glue or scissors.

Kids will learn basic folding techniques and complete simple projects.

Through following the steps in making origami, children learn

patience and gain self-esteem. Origami also builds spatial sense and

an understanding of symmetry. Most of all, it is

FUN!!!

Sketch Comedy Group Teacher: Staff from L’il Buds Theatre Company

Age: 6th

– 8th

graders


Time: 2:45 –3:45 p.m.

Fee: $238


Come be a part of Sacred Heart‘s first student improvisation group.

Students will create original sketch comedy pieces using the art of

improvisation. They will master group collaboration and learn the

facets of playwriting, and have a final performance opportunity to

showcase their work. Check their group out at:

www.lilbudstheatre.org

Get Ready to Dance!! Teacher: Keya Graves, Admissions Associate, Information Mngmt.

Age: 6th

, 7th

& 8th

graders

Dates: Fridays, September 23 – October 21 (5 weeks)

Time: 2:45 – 3:45 pm



This class will pilot a Middle School Dance Squad and 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.

Taekwondo

Teacher: Blair Sarkiss, 4th Degree Black Belt, Owner and Lead

Instructor, HMD Academy

Age: 1st - 8

th graders (Ages 7 and up)

Dates: Fridays, September 23-December 9 (10 weeks)

Time: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Fee: $238 + $35 uniform fee = $273


This will be the sixth year that Tae Kwon Do at Sacred Heart will be

offered through H.M.D. Academy Chicago. The curriculum focuses

on personal achievement without competition, and importance is

placed on students‘ effort not their ability. In addition to learning the

physical skills of Tae Kwon Do, students will learn martial arts

etiquette, rules, and regulations (discipline), Korean terminology, and

visualization. Classroom achievements, both physically and mentally,

help students form a positive self-image (self-esteem) while training

in a structured and positive atmosphere, devoid of the fear of losing,

allows the development of assertiveness, not aggression. Students

will be eligible to promote to the rank of Yellow Belt with the

completion of an essay entitled ‗What is your motivation to study Tae

Kwon Do? What goals have you set for yourself? How do you plan

to achieve your goals?‘ For more information please visit

www.TaeKwonDoChicago.com

http://www.lilbudstheatre.org/

http://www.taekwondochicago.com/

9/2/2011

Introduction to Debate

Teacher: Charles M. Watts, J.D., 8th grade Humanities

teacher, former Moot Court and debate team competitor.

Age: 6th

, 7th

& 8th

graders


Introduction to Debate II will start January 11, 2012 and run

through to March 10)

Time: 3 – 4 p.m.

Fee: $ 238+ $15 materials fee = $253

Debate is a structured academic competition with procedures

and rules designed to maximize educational value and

competitive fairness. This class will teach you the skills of

logical argument, critical thinking, public speaking, research,

and how to think quickly and effectively on your feet. Students

will debate this year's national debate topic, used throughout the

country in middle school and high school: Resolved: The

United States federal government should substantially increase

its exploration and/or development of space beyond the Earth's

mesosphere. Students will utilize the Core Files compiled by

the Chicago Middle School Debate League (CMSDL) to

compete internally at Sacred Heart and, if a member of the SHS

debate team, against other schools in CMSDL tournaments.

Please see http://www.chicagodebateleague.org/ for more

information about debate and the CMSDL. The hope is that all

Introduction to Debate participants will also join, for no

additional fee, the Sacred Heart Schools Debate Team described

below.

Sacred Heart Schools Debate Team Open only to those taking Introduction to Debate and

Introduction to Debate II

Teacher: Charles M. Watts, J.D., 8th grade Humanities

teacher, former Moot Court and debate team competitor.

Dates: Fridays 4-5 p.m. and either Wednesdays 7:30-8:20

a.m. or Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 p.m., September 30 - March 10

Fee: None

Sacred Heart has officially joined the Chicago Middle School

Debate League and will compete against other middle schools in

five Saturday tournaments throughout the season, with the first

tournament on October 22 and the CMSDL Championship on

March 10. While Introduction to Debate can be taken by itself

without more, the expectation is that students taking the course

will join the team and commit to attending two additional hours

of practice per week (an extra hour on Fridays from 4-5 p.m.

and Wednesday 7:30-8:20 a.m. (and, beginning at the end of

October, Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45pm for those who prefer that

time over Wednesday morning). There is also the expectation

that debate team members will study the Core Files outside of

formal debate practices.

9/2/2011

Piano Lessons with Dr. Christina Tio

Dr. Tio has been teaching Sacred Heart students for several years and

this fall we are happy to have her back teaching on campus. She will

be offering weekly piano lessons on Thursdays and Fridays starting at

the end of September. Dr. Tio uses the Suzuki method of teaching

which is described below. A mandatory Parent Orientation for all new

piano students will be scheduled for late September.

Lesson Fees: $198

Dates: Fridays, September 30 – October 21 (4 weeks)

Time: ( 30 or 45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from

2:30-6:00 pm

To find out about open times contact Brenda Asare or Christine

Tio ([email protected])

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.







recommended.

Lesson Fees: $275

Date: Fridays, September 23 - October 21 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering

after September 23rd .






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