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Page 1
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 Christy.Crandall@shschicago.org
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.
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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
Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 10
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
Dates: Mondays, September 19 – October 17 (4 weeks)
(No class held on 10/10)
Time: 4:15 -5:05 p.m.
Fees: $95 + $40 materials fee =$135
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 15
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
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 12
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
Dates: Mondays, September 19 – October 17 (4 weeks)
(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 Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org
or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
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.
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 15
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.
Fee: $95 + $15 materials fee = $110
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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)
(No class held on 10/11)
Time: 4:15 – 5:05 p.m.
Fee: $95 + $45 materials fee = $140
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
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Giordano Jazz Dance
Teacher: Staff from Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
Age: 1st & 2
nd graders
Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks)
(No class on 10/11)
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Fees: $95
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks)
(No class on 10/11)
Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $95
Minimum Enrollment: 10; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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)
Fees: $190 + $35 materials fee = $225
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks)
(No class on 10/11)
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Fees: $95 + $25 materials fee = $120
Minimum Enrollment: 4; Maximum Enrollment: 10
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
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Spanish Review Teacher: Meghan Donahue, Primary School Religion Teacher
Age: 6th
, 7th
& 8th
graders
Dates: Tuesdays, September 20 – October 18 (4 weeks)
Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $95
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
after September 20th .
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
(julieoconnellsings@hotmail.com)
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: Tuesdays, September 20 - October 18 (4 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering
after September 20th .
Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 4:15-5pm
To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org
or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
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
Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org 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
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 10
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
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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
Minimum enrollment: 5; Maximum enrollment: 15
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
Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – October 19 (5 weeks)
Time: 4:00 -5:00 p.m.
Fees: $119
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 15
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
Dates: Wednesdays, September 21 – October 19 (5 weeks)
Time: 4:00 -5:30 p.m.
Fees: $119 + $35 materials fee = $154
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.
Fees: $476 + $75 materials fee = $551
Minimum Enrollment: 13; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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/
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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
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: $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
(julieoconnellsings@hotmail.com)
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 .Asare@shschicago.org
or Sam Koentopp (Sam.Koentopp@gmail.com
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.
Fee: $119 + $40 materials fee = $159
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
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
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.
Fees: $119 + $15 materials fee = $134
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Minimum Enrollment: 10; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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.
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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
Minimum Enrollment: 12; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Dates: Thursdays, September 22 – October 20 (5 weeks)
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Fees: $119
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
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: $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
(julieoconnellsings@hotmail.com)
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: Thursdays, September 22 - October 20 (5 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 Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org
or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
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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: Thursdays, September 29 – October 21 (5 weeks)
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 (Chr_tio@yahoo.com)
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.
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Minimum Enrollment: 10; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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/
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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.
Fee: $238 + $20 materials fee = $258
Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 12
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
Dates: Fridays, September 23 – December 9 (10 weeks)
Time: 2:45 –3:45 p.m.
Fee: $238
Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Fee: $119 + $10 materials fee = $129
Minimum Enrollment: 8; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
Minimum Enrollment: 7; Maximum Enrollment: 20
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
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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
Dates: Fridays, September 30 – December 16 (11 weeks)
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.
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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 (Chr_tio@yahoo.com)
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.
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: $275
Date: Fridays, September 23 - October 21 (5 weeks) Contact Brenda Asare for start date and fees if registering
after September 23rd .
Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons will be offered from 3:15-4pm
To find out about open times contact Brenda.Asare@shschicago.org
or Jennifer.Swillinger@shschiago.org
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