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2016 Fall Guide

After-School Classes: Fall SessionSeptember 19 to December 2, 2016

Dear Eton Families,

Our after-school classes strive to engage students in activities that support their physical, social, emotional and mental development. A variety of age-appropriate classes are offered to provide after school learning opportunities, introduce new skills, and develop talents. These classes are provided on-site and they are taught by professional groups or individuals who have a passion for sharing their talents with our students.

This year, we are offering three 10 week sessions (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Each session offers a wide variety of classes for each grade level. Please note, Friday classes during the fall are only eight weeks and one class is 20 weeks.

Registration for Fall Sessions

• Online (including payment) via Eton’s website• Opens Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 7:00 a.m.• On a first come, first served basis

We have adopted a new registration procedure to streamline the process for your convenience. • Once you register and pay online for a class, you will receive a confirmation e-mail stating

your child is in that class.• If a class is full, a waiting list is created and you will receive an automatic e-mail with

instructions on registering if a spot becomes available for your child.

We invite you to browse through our Fall Session offerings in this guide. Whether you are looking for sports, arts and crafts, technology, or hobbies, there’s something here for everyone. So go exploring and see what your child wants to learn!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Auxiliary Program Coordinator, Sharon Gonzalez (425.881.4230 ext. 133 or [email protected]).

2701 Bellevue-Redmond Road Bellevue, Washington 98008 • Ph: 425.881.4230 Fax: 425.861.8011 • www.etonschool.org

ChessCookingEco-InvestigatorsSoccer (8 weeks)TGA Tennis @ Eton SchoolYoung Rembrandts Lower Elementary Students Drawing ClassBeginner Coding Intermediate/Advance Coding

Lower/Upper Elementary & MS .............................................................................................9

KarateMandarin Classes at Eton School (20 weeks)

Fall 2016 Classes(10 week classes unless noted)

Pre-elementary .......................................................................................................................................4

International DanceBalletCookingKids YogaSoccer by Soccer Shots®Young Rembrandts Pre-elementary Drawing ClassKarateNature Storytelling for ChildrenChess (8 weeks)Little Coders

Lower Elementary ................................................................................................................................7

Sewing by Made SewingTrendy Crafts: Decorate Your Space!

Upper Elementary & MS .............................................................................................................10

3D Printing and Modeling presented by Blaze EducationJr. Creature Design and SculptingJr. Programming Level I

Class Schedules by Level ...........................................................................................................11

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International DanceGrades P3 and P4Tuesdays (Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6) Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.Cost: $170.00 Number of Students: 12

Grades P4 and K Tuesdays (Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6) Time: 4:00-4:45 p.m.Cost: $170.00 Number of Students: 12

Each class studies movement and dance from different cultures around the world. Students develop their flexibility and grow in their own artistic ability as they create dance performances. Boys and girls are welcome to join! This is the seventh year that Ms. Alina Spektor is offering classes at Eton School. Creative Dance, movement, music and performing arts have been her passion for fifteen years.

BalletGrades P3, P4 and K

Mondays (Sept. 19, 26; Oct 3, 10, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5) Time: 3:15-3:45 p.m.Cost: $150.00 Number of Students: 11 Thursdays (Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8) Time: 3:15-3:45 p.m.Cost: $150.00 Number of Students: 11

Ballet classes discipline the body and spirit, help one to find individual style, as well as a love and understanding of one’s body movements. The young students learn to express feelings, strengthen the body, and improve sense of grace. This class is taught by Yanina Mikhaylyuk, Founding Artistic Director of the Academy of Russian Classical Ballet in Redmond. Miss Yanina is a professional ballet instructor who graduated with a Masters from St. Petersburg Art University. She has been teaching ballet to Eton students since 2004.

CookingGrades P3, P4 and K

Wednesdays (Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7) Time: 3:20-4:30 p.m.Cost: $300.00 (plus $10.00 for an apron-optional) Number of Students: 15

This is a hands-on cooking class. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to expand their palate and open up the food frontier. Students learn basic cooking techniques and how to make healthy and delicious food. Please identify on the registration form if your child has any food allergies or restrictions such as halal, vegan or vegetarian.

Kids YogaGrades P3, P4 and K

Thursdays (Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8) Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m. Cost: $150.00 Number of Students: 10

Kids Yoga offers a unique experience for students to explore yoga and its numerous benefits. Students stretch, strengthen and connect with their bodies while learning applicable techniques to self-calm and cultivate mindfulness and relaxation within themselves. Age-appropriate games, books and songs are incorporated in each session to keep students actively engaged. Yoga’s noncompetitive nature provides a nurturing environment for children to learn and explore how their bodies move. The teacher, Karli Lindor, is a registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher and a certified Kids Yoga Instructor through Rainbow Kids Yoga. She spent last fall studying yoga in India, and is passionate about the physical as well as other benefits that yoga provides.

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Soccer by Soccer Shots®Grades P3, P4 and K

Thursdays (Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8) Time: 3:15-3:45 p.m. Cost: $144.00 Number of Students: 20

Thursdays (Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8) Time: 4:00-4:30 p.m.Cost: $144.00 Number of Students: 20

Soccer Shots® is an engaging soccer program with a focus on character development. Their caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. The coaches are well trained and the expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate with alignment to childhood education standards. In addition, coaches provide an exceptional student experience and ongoing communication with parents.

Young Rembrandts Pre-elementary Drawing ClassGrades P3, P4 and K

Tuesdays (Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29; Dec. 6) Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.Cost: $180.00 Number of Students: 10

Young Rembrandts offers a unique method of teaching drawing to young students that provides a strong educational foundation, training in art, and an expanded art vocabulary. Even the youngest student learns to draw with the Young Rembrandts step-by-step method. Young artists have fun drawing and coloring familiar, child-friendly pictures of animals, toys, and the world around them. Young students improve their observation skills, fine motor skills, and attention to detail.

KarateGrades P4 and K

Wednesdays (Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7) Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m. Cost: Returning Students $261 (includes belt test fee)

New Students: $326 (includes registration fee, belt test fee, and uniform) Number of Students: 18

For 16 years, Karate-X has been teaching Martial Arts in the Puget Sound area with classes specifically designed for preschool and elementary school students. Their program develops the whole person, mentally and physically, resulting in greater self-confidence and self-discipline. The format of each class varies considerably to keep students motivated and focused. Classes include a warm-up with endurance and strengthening exercises followed by stretching, karate techniques, and then the focus activity of the day. Belt rank testing is held at the end of each session, which provides students with goals to work towards and recognition of their accomplishments. Karate-X classes are dynamic, focused, and tons of fun, with instructors who know how to work with students!

Nature Storytelling for ChildrenGrades P4 and K

Mondays (Sept. 19, 26; Oct 3, 10, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5) Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.Cost: $180.00 Number of Students: 12

This experiential class allows students to explore their natural world through storytelling, music, movement, and science. Students listen to animal stories, learn how plants and animals live in their environment, learn Native American songs about the natural world, and experience the science of nature.

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Chess (8 weeks)Grade K

Fridays (Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 28; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 9) Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.Cost: $192.00 Number of Students: 14

Studies show that chess improves a child’s visual memory, attention span, spatial reasoning skills, the capacity to predict and anticipate consequences, and the ability to evaluate alternatives. In this class, students have the opportunity to solve chess puzzles on a specific topic and learn how pieces move and capture.

Little Coders Grade K

Wednesdays (Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7) Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.Cost: $240.00 Number of Students: 18

Jump start your child’s STEAM education with Coding with Kids Academy’s Little Coders class! Students develop computational thinking skills and build their own creative programs. Coding with Kids Academy’s curriculum combines a blend of on-screen and off-screen fun activities to keep students engaged and excited about coding. This class gives students a strong foundation of coding basics, such as loops and conditionals, that can be built upon in our other classes. Students are introduced to these programming fundamentals in a variety of ways appropriate for their age group, from coding puzzles and board games to hands-on programming using online drag-and-drop tools, such as Scratch (scratch.mit.edu) or similar block-based tools.

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ChessGrades 1, 2 and 3


Come study and play chess with five-time Washington State champion, Slava Mikhailuk. During the lessons, students learn the basics of the game, solve puzzles, and play chess with each other and the teacher. The class covers important topics like basic rules of the game, check and checkmate, and basic chess strategies such as capturing and developing pieces.

CookingGrades 1, 2 and 3

Wednesdays (Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7) Time: 3:20-4:30 p.m.Cost: $300.00 plus $10.00 for an apron (optional) Number of Students: 15

This is a hands-on cooking class. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to expand their palate and open up the food frontier. Students learn basic cooking techniques and how to make healthy and delicious food. Important Note: Please identify on the registration form if your child has any food allergies or restrictions, such as halal, vegan, or vegetarian.

Eco-InvestigatorsGrades 1, 2 and 3


This experiential class focuses on the scientific exploration of nature. Each lesson begins with an “exploration box” containing Northwest plants, animals, and other items found in nature. Students explore items independently and then an interactive lesson is given on identifying the items, discovering their unique characteristics, and explaining their importance to us. A story, song, or movement activity is shared to enhance the connection to nature. Students investigate the natural environment in search of the items, the habitat they exist in, and why they are valuable to others and to the Earth.

Soccer (8 weeks)Grades 1, 2 and 3

Fridays (Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 28; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 9) Time: 3:20- 4:30 p.m.Cost: $160.00 Number of Students: 12

Soccer is great exercise and also a universally fun activity. Playing soccer allows students to learn discipline and how to get along with others. Both girls and boys can enjoy the benefits of soccer and can get into shape by increasing their cardiovascular capability as well as increase their muscular development and strength. Playing soccer is a way to make friends and being involved in a team sport promotes self-esteem and builds character. The format of each soccer class includes learning technical skills, improving physical condition, learning to play as a team, and becoming familiar with soccer rules/regulations.

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TGA Tennis @ Eton SchoolGrades 1, 2 and 3

Mondays (Sept. 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5) Time 3:20-4:20 p.m.Cost: $240.00 Number of Students: 12

TGA Premier Youth Tennis brings tennis onto elementary school campuses across America through enrichment programs that incorporate physical activity, character development, and academic-based lessons. All TGA programs incorporate the following components:

1. Tennis instruction that is age-appropriate and effective2. Character development lessons through the initiative “Play the Fair Way with TGA”3. Physical education and fitness4. Rules and etiquette lessons5. Academic lessons featuring STEM concepts

Young Rembrandts Lower Elementary Students Drawing ClassGrades 1, 2 and 3


Young Rembrandts’ elementary-age curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques, and vocabulary. Classes are fun, engaging, and educational. Students learn fundamental art skills and core learning skills, while producing outstanding drawings. Every month includes an exciting lesson in Art History. Media include pencils, colored pencils, Sharpies, and markers. All materials and a trained instructor are provided. Everyone can learn to draw. Young Rembrandts teaches how!

Beginner Coding Grades 2 and 3


Does your child play games and wonder how they are created? Does your child like to build his/her own computer programs? Have your child learn how at Coding with Kids Academy! In this fun after-school class, students are introduced to the core concepts of computer programming including loops, conditionals, and variables. Using the Scratch development environment, students learn how to create their own programs, such as simple games, animations, and interactive stories. With new projects each week, they are able to express creativity and advance as a coder! The progressive curriculum allows students to move to the next level after just 1-2 classes.

Intermediate/Advanced Coding Grades 2 and 3


Does your child love coding and want to learn more? Push their programming skills to the next level in Coding with Kids Academy’s Intermediate/Advanced class! Intermediate students build on their previous knowledge and are introduced to more advanced concepts like nested conditionals and functions with parameters. Advanced students dive into complex concepts, such as game physics, arrays, and artificial intelligence. The Intermediate/Advanced coding class is recommended for students who have already completed one or more sessions with Coding with Kids Academy or have attended other Scratch coding classes (must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of class).

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KarateGrades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Wednesdays (Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7) Time: 4:15-5:00 p.m. Cost: Returning Students $261 (includes belt test fee); New Students $326 (includes registration fee, belt test fee, and uniform) Number of Students: 18

For 16 years, Karate-X has been teaching Martial Arts in the Puget Sound area with classes specifically designed for preschool and elementary school students. Their program develops the whole person, mentally and physically, resulting in greater self-confidence and self-discipline. The format of each class varies considerably to keep students motivated and focused. Classes include a warm-up with endurance and strengthening exercises followed by stretching, karate techniques, and then the focus activity of the day. Belt rank testing is held at the end of each session, which provides students with goals to work towards and recognition of their accomplishments. Karate-X classes are dynamic, focused, and tons of fun, with instructors who know how to work with students!

Mandarin Classes at Eton School (20 weeks)Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Tuesdays (Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29; Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 28; Mar. 21; Apr. 18, 25; May 9) Time: 3:45-5:05 p.m.Cost: $466.80 Number of Students: 10

Foreign Language for Youth is offering Mandarin classes where students learn through the natural approach of games, songs, skits and physical response to fun commands. Simple dialogues are taught to engage students in thoughtful communicative activities. There are two Student Presentation Days that parents are invited to attend.

Sewing by Made SewingGrades 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6


Have your child join the after school sewing class and he/she can jump into the exciting world of machine and hand sewing! In this class, students learn both hand and machine sewing by making oodles of fun projects that may include messenger bags, zipper totes, infinity scarves, monsters and much more. Each session, projects are switched up to start a new sewing adventure. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided.

Trendy Crafts: Decorate Your Space!Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Thursdays (Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8) Time: 3:40- 4:40 p.m. Cost: $180.00 Number of Students: 20

In this class, students create a unique craft to decorate their space. Projects are customizable to fit one’s taste and personality using the latest supplies and techniques. Craft projects this fall include Washi Tape Desk Accessories, Lighted Lanterns, Succulent Terrariums, and more.

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3D Printing and Modeling presented by Blaze EducationGrades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8


Does your child enjoy thinking up new ideas for products that don’t exist? Does our child want to help improve the world through social innovation? Have your child join this class to draw, shape, and print the future in a 3D printing lab. In this fun and exciting class, students are given the chance to test out their designs by bringing them to life. The class is led by Blaze Education’s instructors of 3D education. Students learn, discover, and create their very own 3D printed objects. Students are required to bring their own laptop.

Jr. Creature Design and SculptingGrades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Wednesdays (Sept. 21. 28; Oct. 5, 12, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7) Time: 3:45-5:30 p.m.Cost: $240.00 Number of Students: 14

Creature designers have the exciting opportunity to create characters whose body type, elements and props contribute to the overall feel of a creature. This class teaches students how to design creatures, from the initial concept stage all the way to the modeling of a maquette (a small sculpture of a character). Throughout this process, students examine how design elements influence the nature of their creature and how they may create creatures that range from cute to monstrous. Students learn the history of creature design, including a survey of famous creatures, as well as what is involved in the creature design process. They also learn about creature archetypes, prop design, basic anatomy, figure drawing concepts, sculpting, drawing, and painting.

Jr. Programming Level IGrades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Mondays for 10 weeks (Sept. 19, 26; Oct 3, 10, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5) Time: 3:45-5:30 p.m. Cost: $240.00 Number of Students: 14

Students learn the fundamentals of Java programming and how following good practices results in solid code. Topics covered include variables, conditional statements, looping and iteration, and arrays. Students use new knowledge of these core concepts to create a series of simple computer games. They also learn high-level programming languages and basic programming concepts, coding standards and best practices, and programming for games. Students are required to bring their own Windows laptop running Windows 7 or newer.

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LowerElementary(Grades1,2and3)Classes 3:20-3:30 3:30-3:45 3:45-4:00 4:00-4:15 4:15-4:30 4:30-4:45 4:45-5:00 5:00-5:15

Monday TGATennis@EtonSchool(3:20-4:20p.m.)

Tuesday

Eco-Investigators

SewingbyMadeSewing(3:40-4:40p.m.)

MandarinClassesatEtonSchool(20weeks;3:45-5:05p.m.)

YoungRembrandtsLowerElementaryDrawingClass(3:20-4:20p.m.)

Wednesday

BeginnerCoding

Intermediate/AdvancedCoding

Karate

Cooking

ThursdayChess(3:20-4:05p.m.)

TrendyCrafts:DecorateYourSpace!(3:40-4:40p.m.)

Friday Soccer(8weeks)

UpperElementary(Grades4and5)andMiddleSchool(Grades6,7and8)Classes 3:15-3:30 3:30-3:45 3:45-4:00 4:00-4:15 4:15-4:30 4:30-4:45 4:45-5:00 5:00-5:15 5:15-5:30

Monday Jr.ProgrammingLevelI

Tuesday SewingbyMadeSewing(3:40-4:40p.m.)

MandarinClassesatEtonSchool(20weeks;3:45-5:05p.m.)

Wednesday Karate

Jr.CreatureDesignandSculpting

Thursday TrendyCrafts:DecorateYour(3:40-4:40p.m.)

3DPrintingandModelingPresentedbyBlazeEducation

Friday

Pre-elementary(P3,P4andK)Classes 3:15-3:30 3:30-3:45 3:45-4:00 4:00-4:15 4:15-4:30 4:30-4:45 4:45-5:00

MondayBallet

NatureStorytellingforChildren

TuesdayInternationalDance InternationalDance

YoungRembrandtsPre-elementaryDrawingClass

Wednesday

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LittleCoders

Cooking(3:20-4:30p.m.)

Thursday

SoccerShots SoccerShots

KidsYoga

Ballet Friday Chess(8weeks)

In educating the whole child, Eton School inspires creative, confident thinkers who have an enduring passion for learning and are poised to contribute to the world.

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Eton School After-School Classes · Our after-school classes strive to engage students in activities that support their physical, social, emotional and mental development. ... TGA