2016 SPRING ENRICHMENT CLUSTERS Luella Elementary Enrichment Cluster Information Spring Enrichment Clusters will meet on Mondays from 1:30 2:15 PM beginning on February 1 st and ending on April 18 th. Please choose three clusters, circle them on your cluster registration form, have your parent sign it, and return it to your teacher as soon as possible. You will receive notification of which one of the three clusters you have been registered for by January 29 th. If the cluster has a supply fee do not send the money until the first meeting on February 1 st. Kinder Construction Facilitator: Ms. Roe Grade: K Do you love to build? Then you are in the right place! Discover famous buildings. Explore Duplos, wooden blocks and other construction materials as you design skyscrapers, bridges, and houses. Imagination Station Facilitator: Mrs. Thompson Grade: K Do you enjoy using your imagination to explore ideas and then creating something new to share with others? This cluster is for you! From puppet shows to palaces, if you can dream it, you can do it! Fun & Fitness Facilitators: Ms. Fluker & Mrs. Martin Grade: K If you like to keep it moving, you are sure to enjoy this active cluster. Youll be exploring a variety of dance and exercise moves to keep your body fit. Even better, youll have fun doing it! Puzzle Power Facilitator: Mrs. Bonner Grade: K Puzzles are not only fun to do, they increase your brain power too! If you love putting things together, you are going to love Puzzle Power! Listen & Draw Facilitators: Mrs. Conkle & Mrs. Fleck Grade: K Find the artist inside as you develop fine motor skills and learn to draw. Youll be amazed at what you can do when you listen and draw! Techno-kids Facilitators: Mrs. Freeman & Ms. Lee Grades: K & 1 Technology makes learning fun as you will discover in this exciting cluster. Become a Techno-kid as you explore new websites and learning games each week. Cheerleading Facilitators: Ms. Busby and Mrs. May Grades: K 2 Do you like to be active and talk loudly? Learn how to channel those skills and be part of a cheerleading squad. Cheerleading improves coordination and physical strength, besides being F- U- N. Whats that spell? Fun! K-Piano Facilitator: Mr. Wilson Grades: K - 2 Are you ready to learn to play the piano in a technology driven, interactive group lesson format? Then this cluster is for you. Youre going to love it! Read & Relax Facilitator: Ms. Carter Grades: 1 & 2 Do you have trouble putting a book down because you love to read? Would you like to get some tips to become an even better reader? Then this is the cluster for you! Bring a book; come read, and relax. Wii Dance Facilitators: Mrs. Waters & Ms. Bins Grades: 1 & 2 Dancing is not only great exercise, its lots of fun, too! This cluster is perfect for you, if you love to move and learn new dances while getting fit. Lego Engineers Facilitators: Mrs. Jefferson & Mrs. Gossett Grades: 1 & 2 Ever dream of being an architect? Heres your chance to experiment with the basics of building and construction projects. Work with others and learn with Legos! Supply fee: $5.00 Made for the Stage Facilitators: Riley Warren & Mrs. Van-Tone Grades: 1 & 2 Have you ever been called a drama king or queen? Do you enjoy performing skits, readers theaters, and plays? If so, youll have a great time in this cluster!. Make It Take It Learn It Facilitator: Ms. Mays Grades: 1 & 2 Create your own learning manipulatives in this unique cluster. You will have a chance to make hands-on games and tools, take them home, and use them to help you learn! Lion Cub Chorus Facilitators: Emilie Davis & Mrs. McCrary Grades: 1 & 2 Do you love to sing and move to music? In this cluster we will learn a variety of up-beat action songs. Singing as a group is not only fun, it can help you learn. Join us! Super Signers Facilitator: Mrs. Stokes Grades: 1 & 2 How do people communicate without using their voice? In this cluster, you will learn American Sign Language through both words and song. Enjoy letting your hands do the talking! Lion Cub Soccer Facilitators: Giancarlo Zamora & Mrs. Youmans Grades: 2 & 3 Have you always wanted to learn to play soccer? Well, heres your chance! Learn the basics of dribbling, passing, and scoring from our resident experts. Come prepared to participate. Wear appropriate shoes and bring your own soccer ball. Tech Team Facilitator: Mrs. Wilkes Grades: 2 & 3 Technology makes learning fun, as you will discover in this exciting cluster. Become a member of the Tech Team as you explore new websites and learning games each week. Strong for Life Facilitators: Ms. Little & Mrs. Piner Grades: 2 4 This cluster will focus on being healthy and staying strong for life through healthy eating and exercise. Each week well try a new healthy snack. (Please let us know of any food allergies.) Supply Fee: $5.00 The Knights of Chess Facilitators: Mrs. Stargell Grades: 2 5 Sharpen your strategy and thinking skills by learning to play the ancient game of Chess. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished player, there will be someone at your level to challenge. Coding & Robotics Facilitators: Xavier Sanchez, Savannah Jackson, Mr. Grismore & Ms. Turner Grades: 3 & 4 In this futuristic cluster, you will learn to write computer codes that will command a robot to do certain tasks. Come and explore the exciting world of robotics! Step Hop Facilitators: Kimoni Hilton & Ms. M. Davis Grades: 3 & 4 What do you call a combination of step and hip hop? The answer is Step Hop! Come and bust a move with us in this exciting student-designed cluster. Caring Crafters Facilitators: Alisa Harmon & Mrs. Johnson Grades: 3 5 Do you love to make crafts? Do you enjoy helping others? If this describes you, then youve found the perfect cluster. Youll be using your creativity to construct seasonal crafts, such as wreaths, and sharing them to bring cheer to nursing home residents in our community. Game On! Facilitator: Ms. Bird Grades: 3 5 Explore the world of games in this exciting cluster! You will learn about different types of games from around the world along with their history. You will even get to create your own games! Golf Games Facilitator: Mrs. VanTone-Foles Grades: Heres your chance to have fun and learn to play the game of golf in a unique way. No need to bring your own clubs, all equipment will be provided. Soon youll be yelling fore with the best of them! Just Relax Facilitator: Mrs. Milner Grades: In this cluster you will participate in a different therapeutic relaxation technique each week. The word therapeutic means producing good effects on your body or mind. It will be like taking your brain to the spa! Math Challenge 24 Facilitator: Mrs. Wagner Grades: Do you love mental math? Come challenge yourself to get even faster at solving problems in the Math Challenge 24 cluster. You will enjoy developing your problem solving skills in friendly competition with others. You may even decide to try out for the Luella competition team! Sign Language Facilitators: Mrs. Reese & Ms. Everly Grades: 3 5 Learn a new language--American Sign Languagein this exciting cluster. Youll learn to perform an entire song in sign language. Come enjoy letting your hands do the talking! LES Chorus Facilitators: Mr. Todd & Mr. Murchison Grades: 3- 5 Do you love to sing and perform? Would you like to explore new music and be part of a choral group? Then check out this cluster. There are no tryouts; everyone is welcome to come sing along! LES Cheer Team Facilitators: Macie Chapman, Brianna Manuel, Dr. Montgomery & Mrs. K. Davis Grades: 3 5 Females Are you coordinated and energetic with a loud voice? Do you like working together with a team? Then you might want to be a member of the LES Cheer Team. Come join us! Supply fee for T-shirt: $10.00 Party Planners Facilitators: Ms. Scanlan & Ms. Edmonds Grades: Have you ever wanted to plan a party around a theme, but wondered how to get started? Wonder no more! In this cluster you will learn the ins and outs of coordinating a party from invitations and decorations to favors, food, and photography. Yoga for Kids Facilitator: Mrs. Taylor Grades: Do you like to exercise in a calm, peaceful environment? Then this cluster is perfect for you! Learn the basics of yoga, stretch your body, and learn to truly relax. Walk Across America Facilitators: Mrs. Quick & Mrs. Odle Grades: 4 & 5 Join us in our walk across the states! Well plan our route from the Atlantic to the Pacific, add up all the miles we walk each week and plot our location on the map. How far can we go? Walkers wanted! Lions Soccer Club Facilitators: Tanner Rippa & Mrs. Parris Grades: 4 & 5 Learn the basics of soccer while competing in 7 vs. 7 scrimmage games. Players are asked to wear appropriate shoes and bring their own soccer ball. This is not the cluster for spectators. Theres no better way to get your kicks! Ultimate Frisbee Facilitator: Coach Worsham Grades: 4 & 5 What is Ultimate Frisbee? Its like football with a Frisbee! Ultimate is one of the fastest growing team sports in America. Its a fun, exciting way to stay fit. Hip Hop Dance Group Facilitator: Mrs. Bryant & Mrs. Bundrige Grades: 4 & 5 Do you have some great dance moves? Do you love to perform? Come work on a dance routine performance that will be enjoyed by the whole school. Jewelry Creations Facilitator: Ms. Hayes & Mrs. Acree Grades: 4 & 5 Females Do you love glitter and sparkle? Are you creative with fashion? Join the jewelry design cluster and create unique pieces of wearable art while participating in thought-provoking discussions! Supply fee: $5.00 Luella Show Stoppers Facilitator: Ms. E. Davis Grades: 4 & 5 Do you enjoy using your hands and feet to create rhythmic beats? The Luella Show Stoppers Step Team is the perfect place to develop that talent. Work with a team to create a dynamic precision performance. Supply fee for T-shirt: $10.00 (No fee if you already have a Show Stoppers shirt from the Fall Clusters.) Basketball Basics Facilitators: Mr. Gilchrist & Ms. James Grades: 4 & 5 From dribbling, to passing, to shooting the hoop with nothing, but net, Basketball Basics has it all! If the name of your game is basketball, this is the cluster for you to hone your skills. LES Flag Corp Facilitator: Mrs. Rolle Grades: 4 & 5 Would you like to learn the art of twirling a flag along with dance moves? Put together a performance and steal the show! Get started in this high action cluster! Supply fee: $10.00 for T-shirt (No fee if you already paid for a T-shirt in the Fall Enrichment Cluster.) Promote the Positive Facilitators: Mr. Hardy & Mr. Wood Grades: 4 & 5 Males Develop leadership skills while accentuating the positive in this unique cluster! You will learn how to dress for success, as well as participate in a variety of sports and team-building activities. Enrichment Cluster News Team Facilitator: Dr. Schreiber Grades: 4 & 5 Be part of a reporting team that goes on location to visit other clusters. You will learn to write a script, direct, be a reporter, and run a video camera. Stand by to roll LES 5 th Grade Slideshow Facilitator: Mrs. Youngblood Grade: 5 Learn from our on-site pro how to take, choose, and crop pictures to create the LES end of the year slideshow for the 5 th graders. Be a part of our schools history!