MAGNETIC ATTRACTIONS 2015gehmspto.wikispaces.com/file/view/2015 Magnetic... · · 2015-02-28MUSIC & DRAMA p. 15 SCIENCE/TECH/GLOBAL STUDIES p. 17 SPORTS OF ALL SORTS p. 20 . 2015

THE GEHMS PTO IS PLEASED TO PRESENT

MAGNETIC ATTRACTIONS 2015

Magnetic Attractions is the Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet School’s

Afterschool Enrichment Program for all students and all grades. This program offers a host of classes over a wide range of topics from

March 30th through May 1st. Classes for Grades K-5 are held 3:30-4:30 PM, PreK classes are 3-4 PM.

*** HARTFORD BUS EVERY TUESDAY at 4:30 p.m. *** This year for the first time we are pleased to offer a Hartford bus after Magnetic

Attractions on Tuesdays March 31, April 7, April 21, and April 28 for Hartford students grades PreK-5. The bus will make several stops at locations in Hartford accessible to our families. Once registration is complete, we will follow up with

more details and permission slips.

REGISTRATION BEGINS Saturday, February 28.

**** Registration is done on a first come, first served basis!

Sign up early to have the greatest choice of classes. ****

NO REGISTRATION IS FINAL UNTIL CONFIRMED BY THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

We need parent helpers for most classes. When creating your on-line profile to register your children, please indicate if you are able to assist the instructor on a specific date or for a specific class.

2015 MAGNETIC ATTRACTIONS COURSE CATALOG

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THERE ARE TWO ROUNDS OF REGISTRATION In order to increase the likelihood that all students can get into at least one class of their choosing, we will have two separate rounds of registration. Round One: Saturday, February 28, 10:00 AM – Wednesday, March 4, 11:59 PM In Round One, students may sign up for one class only (either a series class that meets multiple times OR a class that meets one time). Round Two: Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM – Wednesday, March 11, 11:59 PM In Round Two, students may sign up for up to five additional classes. (A series class that meets multiple times counts as one class). *** Remember - No registration is final until confirmed by the system administrator. ***

GEHMS Magnetic Attractions 2015

Sign up for your favorite activities for fun, friends and a lifetime of memories! Something for Everyone! We have more than 90 classes to offer this year! All classes run from 3:30-4:30 PM except PreK classes which run 3-4PM. Pickup time is 4 PM for PreK and 4:30 PM for all others. Please be on time to pick up your child. Behavior Expectations GEHMS Magnetic Attractions is an enrichment program to be enjoyed by all students. Instructors are volunteers who are generously donating their time—behave! Mean or disruptive behaviors are serious issues that affect learning and the enjoyment of the program for the entire class. In order to preserve and extend that right to all students, enrollees in this program who do not adhere to school behavior guidelines will be removed from class and will not be allowed to participate in any remaining MA classes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

ARTS & CRAFTS p. 4

FOOD & COOKING p. 9

JUST FOR FUN p. 12

MUSIC & DRAMA p. 15

SCIENCE/TECH/GLOBAL STUDIES p. 17

SPORTS OF ALL SORTS p. 20


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Payments/Refunds Payment for all class fees, if any, is due at time of registration. Your spot will not be reserved until payment is received. Payments will be processed through PayPal at the time of registration. (Your receipt will indicate a payment made to Anh-Thi Mouradov, PTO Co-Treasurer.) If you do not have computer access and are completing a paper registration, please submit a check or money order to “GEHMS PTO” and place in the PTO mailbox in the main office. ***Remember – your registration can not be confirmed until payment is received.*** Your payment will be refunded if classes are full or cancelled.

PARENTS: Registration instructions, course catalog, and link to register are available online at www.ehgems-pto.wikispaces.com.

1. Follow the instructions for online registration carefully. Improperly completed registrations may mean that your student does not get into classes of their choosing.

2. You will receive one confirmation email per class. 3. Class locations will be announced each day during after-school announcements. 4. Are you available to volunteer? Helpers are requested for most classes and are

appreciated in any classes. Please sign up during registration if you are able to help on a particular date for a class.

5. All registration questions can be directed to Anh-Thi Mouradov at (860) 680-8879 or [email protected].

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GLASTONBURY-EAST HARTFORD MAGNET SCHOOL

MAGNETIC ATTRACTIONS PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Program Duration: March 30 – May 1, 2015

ARTS & CRAFTS

PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS ON CANVAS (3 part series class)

Date: Thursdays April 2, April 9, & April 23 Grades K-3

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM Limit 15 students

Cost: $5

We will use acrylic paints on canvas to create a unique custom piece. We will go over brainstorming,

planning, inspiration, blending, line work, and color choices. Discover your inner artist! All students must

bring a smock to wear. (This is a three part series class.)

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Jenna Rodriquez

A HELPER IS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS

FRIENDSHIP NECKLACES

Date: Monday March 30 Grades: K-5


Cost: $2

Create unique necklaces to give as gifts for friends and family! Kids will paint metal rings and hang them

on colored string or ribbon for a personal expression of creativity and friendship.

Instructors: GEHMS Parent Stephanie Maynard and Student Ivy Maynard

FROZEN CRAFTS I

Date: Tuesday, March 31 Grades PreK only

Time: 3 – 4 PM Limit: 12 students per session

Cost: $0

Students will combine their love of science and the popular Disney movie Frozen to concoct their own

Frozen-inspired crafts such as snowflakes and glittery silly putty that they can take home. These are two

separate classes.

Instructors: GEHMS Principal Donlon and Assistant Principal Stanco

FROZEN CRAFTS II

Date: Thursday April 9 PreK only

Time: 3 – 4 PM Limit: 12 students per session

Cost: $0


Frozen-inspired crafts such as snowflakes and glittery silly putty that they can take home. These are two

separate classes.

Instructors: GEHMS Principal Donlon and Assistant Principal Stanco


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FROZEN CRAFTS III

Date: Tuesday, April 21 Grades K-1

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM Limit: 12 students

Cost: $0


Frozen-inspired crafts such as snowflakes and glittery silly putty that they can take home.

Instructors: GEHMS Principal Donlon and Vice Principal Stanco

FROZEN CRAFTS IV

Date: Thursday, April 30 Grades K-1


Cost: $0


Frozen-inspired crafts such as snowflakes and glittery silly putty that they can take home.

Instructors: GEHMS Principal Donlon and Vice Principal Stanco

MANDALAS

Date: Wednesday, April 8 Grades 2-5


Cost: $2

Learn about mandalas, color mandalas, and create our own mandalas! What is a mandala? Mandala means

"sacred circle" in Sanskrit, and mandalas are abstract circle designs used in cultures such as Buddhism,

Hinduism and Navajo. Come create your own beautiful mandala and learn about this unique art form!

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Jana Colacino

ORIGAMI – BEGINNING

Date Wednesday, April 1 Grades K-2

Time: 3:30-4:30 Limit: 8 students

Cost: $0

Students will create basic origami shapes to take home. Two separate classes – not a series.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Stephanie Thurber A HELPER IS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS

PERLER BEAD FUN

Date: Monday, April 6 Grades 1-5

Time: 3:30-4:30 PM Limit: 8 Students

Cost: $3

Perler beads are a creative craft where students place colored plastic beads on a pegboard and fuse them into

a solid design with a hot iron. Choose from a variety of designs or create your own. Students will go home

with their creations, a pegboard, and a small bag of beads so they can continue the creative fun at home.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Robert Sheahan


PAPER MACHE MASKS

Date: Mondays, April 20 & 27 (2 part series) Grades 3-5

Time: 3:30-4:30 PM Limit: 5 students

Cost: $4

Students will make a paper mache mask and paint it. The first week students will form the basic mask by

adding paste and paper pulp to a mask blank, forming noses, horns, etc. The second week they will paint it.

Dress for a mess, and be prepared to transport a still wet mask home on the 27th!



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PHOTOGRAPHY

Date: Tuesday April 21 & 28 (2 part series class) Grades: 3-5


Cost: $6

An Introduction to Studio Photography. We’ll study composition, lighting and depth field to create

beautiful still life images that will be turned into a 5x7 card or matted print. Students can bring in objects to

be photographed or use the ones I provide. No camera necessary, but feel free to bring one if you’d like!

(This class meets two times.)

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Pamela Bruni


POLYMER CLAY BEADS

Date: Thursday, April 23 Grades 2-5


Cost: $5

We will work with polymer clay to create beads and flat shapes for making necklaces, bracelets, or key

chains. Polymer clay is an oil based synthetic clay that is easy to mold and can be cured in a home oven.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Hansa Makhija


PRINTMAKING I and II (2 separate classes)

Date: Tuesday April 7 OR Thursday April 9 Grades: K-5


Cost: $0

All ages can come and try printmaking. We will be printing using a variety of techniques. Students can

turn their art into post cards or greeting cards! (Printmaking I and II are two separate sessions, but feel free

to sign up for both if you would like.)

Instructor: GEHMS Art Teacher Katie Eck A HELPER IS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS

RANGOLI DRAWING & COLORING

Date: Friday April 10 Grades K-5


Cost: $0

Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form. Kids will connect dots and use their creativity to make a unique and

colorful design.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Chandrika Srinivasa

SOAP MAKING

Date: Friday April 24 Grades 3-5


Cost: $5

Have you ever wanted to design your own soap? You’ll help choose fragrances & colors in this fun class.

Using melt & pour type soaps, we’ll be making a variety of different projects including Loaf Soap, Beauty

Soap, and Layer Soap.

Instructor: Former GEHMS Parent Lisa Johnson TWO HELPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS


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STORY TIME and CRAFT I & II (2 separate classes)

Date: Monday April 20 OR Tuesday April 28 Grade K-1

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM Limit 10 students per class

Cost: $4 per session

Explore fun and exciting worlds through stories. Then enjoy creating a craft following the same theme!

These are 2 separate classes – sign up for one or both.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Chelsea Cooper & GEHMS Teacher Mrs. Cole

TIE DYED T-SHIRTS – BASIC

Date: Monday, April 27 Grades 1-3

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM Limit: 12 students

Cost: $12

Did you know that tie-dye is an ancient art form practiced in Africa and Japan among other places? Dyes

allowed people to beautify their clothing and, in fact, dyed clothing was traditionally a sign of prestige

within many communities. Come and learn about the tie-dye process. Each child will make a spiral tie-dye

t-shirt using professional textile dyes which retain their brilliant colors. Please indicate shirt size on the

registration form. S=6-8, M=10-12, L=14-16, XL=18-20. Adult sizes are available upon request on the

registration form. Remember to bring a smock to class if possible. Students will receive their completed

shirts a few days after the class. Parents, please indicate if you can help with this class.



TIE DYED T-SHIRTS – ADVANCED

Date: Tuesday, April 28 Grades 3-5


Cost: $12

In the Advanced class, learn to do X’s, V’s, diamonds and other advanced designs. Please indicate shirt size

on the registration form. S=6-8, M=10-12, L=14-16, XL=18-20. Adult sizes are available upon request on

the registration form. Remember to bring a smock to class if possible. Students will receive their completed

shirts a few days after the class. Parents, please indicate if you can help with this class.


TWO HELPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS

EXPERIMENTING WITH WATERCOLOR

Date: Friday May 1 Grades K-5

Time 3:30 - 4:30 PM Limit: 15 students

Cost: $1

Students will experiment with layering watercolor over crayon along with exploring brush marks and

mixing colors.

Instructor: GEHMS Parents Theresa Velendzas & Deidy Forte


INTRO TO ZENTANGLE K-1

Date: Monday March 30 Grades: K-1


Cost: $0

The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. This class

will introduce younger students to Zentangle designs.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent and Paraprofessional Tanya LaVallee


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INTRO TO ZENTANGLE

Date: Monday April 6 Grades: PreK only


Cost: $0

The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. This class

will introduce younger students to Zentangle designs.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent and Paraprofessional Tanya LaVallee

TIME TO TANGLE WITH ZENTAGLE

Date: Tuesday: April 7 Grades: 2-5


Cost: $0 The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing

structured patterns. The Zentangle Method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills,

interests and ages. Learn how to use Zentangle to create beautiful pictures and designs!

Instructor: GEHMS Librarian, Mrs. Gagnon

TIME TO TANGLE with ADVANCED ZENTANGLE (2 part series)

Date: Tuesdays April 21 & 28 Grades: 2-5

Time 3:30 - 4:30 PM Limit: 10 students

Cost: $0

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing

structured patterns. The Zentangle Method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills,

interests and ages. Learn how to use Zentangle to create beautiful pictures and designs! In this two part

series students will explore developing their designs further using watercolors.

Instructor: GEHMS Librarian, Mrs. Gagnon


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FOOD & COOKING All food classes involve cooking and tasting food. To ensure the safety of all students,

participants must download, print and complete the “Food Allergy Permission Form”

from the PTO WikiPage at www.ehgems-pto.wikispaces.com.

ADVANCED CHEESEMAKING

Date: Wednesday April 22 Grades 3-5


Cost: $2

Expand your cheese making knowledge! Make two of the world’s most popular cheeses, mozzarella and

cheddar, with a master cheese maker. We will taste different cheeses at the end of class. It is useful but not

required to have taken the introductory Cheese Making class in this year or a previous year. Please

complete the Food Allergy Permission Form.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Mark Gillman

CHEESEMAKING



Cost: $2

The craft of making cheese dates back at least 4000 years! We will make ricotta and make cheese curd using

rennet during this 1 hour class. We will taste several different types of cheese at the end of class.

Please complete the Food Allergy Permission Form.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Mark Gillman

DRAGON WHISKER CANDY MAKING

Date: Tuesday, March 31 Grades 3-5


Cost: $1

Want to learn to make a type of traditional Chinese candy called the Dragon Whiskers Candy? What do you

think the candy will look like and taste like? Come and find out for yourself! Please complete the Food

Allergy Permission Form.

Instructor: GEHMS Chinese Teacher Betty Chang

JIGGLY JELLO

Date: Friday, May 1 Grades: preK only


Cost: $0

Everyone loves jello! Let’s make some and eat it together. We’ll enjoy a story while we wait!

Please complete the Food Allergy Permission Form.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Quan Tran

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KIDS CAN COOK! (4 separate classes – not a series – see foods prepared below)

Do you like to make your own snacks after school? Want to impress your family and friends with your

amazing cooking skills? Join me to learn how to make easy and delicious dishes!

All recipes are nut-free, but please complete the “Food Allergy Permission Form” & note any allergies.

Cooking can be messy! Please send your little chef with a smock or apron. Ingredients are provided.

Instructor: GEHMS Teacher Joan Green

KIDS CAN COOK! 1 – VEGGIE SUSHI

Date: Tuesday, March 31 Grades 2-5


Cost: $4 A HELPER IS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS

KIDS CAN COOK! 2 – FRESH SPRING ROLLS



Cost: $4 A HELPER IS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS

KIDS CAN COOK! 3 – CINNAMON-APPLE PANINI WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



Cost: $4


KIDS CAN COOK! 4 – BLUEBERRY-GRANOLA PARFAITS



Cost: $4



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Food and Cooking continued…

SNACK AND CRAFT

Date: Tuesday, April 7 Grades: PreK only

Time: 3-4 PM Limit: 10 students

Cost: $3

Description: We will read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Students will have the opportunity to make a

mouse puppet and enjoy a snack of cookies and milk. Please complete the Food Allergy Permission Form.

Instructor: GEHMS Special Education Teacher Christina Brown


STORYBOOK CHEFS – PIZZA!



Cost: $5

Learn how to make a delicious pizza, while sharing a pizza-inspired story or two! Roll it, top it, and bake

it!! All ingredients to make a personal pizza will be provided. Please complete the Food Allergy Permission

Form.



STROMBOLIS & CALZONES!

Date: Monday April 6 Grades: 1-5


Cost: $0

What is the difference between a Stromboli and a calzone? We will make and then eat these Italian classics

that kids sometimes think of as “inside out pizzas!” Led by a professional chef. Please complete the Food

Allergy Permission Form.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Steve Inghilterra



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JUST FOR FUN

BALLS & BOOKS

Date: Tuesday, April 21 Grade: PreK only


Cost: $0

Join us for an hour of reading and play. Students will read some books and then following instruction,

students will roll, toss & pass small balls for some PreK juggling!

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Mary Sheahan


BOARD GAMES – I

Date: Tuesday, March 31 Grade: PreK only


Cost: $0

Have fun playing board games with your friends!

Instructor: CREC Director of Elementary Education Elaina Brachman


BOARD GAMES – II

Tuesday, April 21 Grade: K-2


Cost: $0




BOARD GAMES – III

Tuesday, April 28 Grade: 3-5


Cost: $0





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BUILDING WITH HOME DEPOT - I

Wednesday, April 8 Grade: PreK only


Students will choose from a variety of kits to build and make their own bird house, race car, or airplane with

the help of an official Home Depot Professional! Enjoy some fun creative time after school and bring your

creation home with you!

Instructor: Glastonbury Home Depot Associate Amanda Volante


BUILDING WITH HOME DEPOT - II

Wednesday, April 22 Grade: K-5


Students will choose from a variety of kits to build and make their own bird house, race car, or airplane with

the help of an official Home Depot Professional! Enjoy some fun creative time after school and bring your

creation home with you!

Instructor: Glastonbury Home Depot Associate Amanda Volante


CHESS and GAMES (3 part series class)

Date: Fridays: April 10, 24, & May 1 Grades K-5


Cost: $0

This class is a student favorite! Get together with friends and play games. This class will feature

Mrs. Mroz’s famous CHESS game along with other classics and some new ones! If you know how to set up

Chess, Chinese Checkers, and other board games and the basic rules to these games, please consider joining

your child in this class to help each week. This is a three part series class.

Instructor: GEHMS Teacher Mrs. Mroz


GEOCACHING ADVENTURES 101

Date: Thursday April 30 Grades 4-5


Cost: $0

Do you like to look for hidden treasures? Join us for an adventure using a compass to uncover clues leading

to a hidden container on GEHMS's property. It's called Geocaching! Your math and reading skills will solve

simple equations as you search for the hidden objects known as cache.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Sonja Bell

HOMEWORK CLUB –

Date: Listed Below Grades 2-5

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM Limit: 15 students each day

Cost: $0

HOMEWORK CLUB 1 – Tuesday, March 31

HOMEWORK CLUB 2 – Thursday, April 2

HOMEWORK CLUB 3 – Tuesday, April 7






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Instructor: GEHMS Teachers – varies each day

JUGGLING FOR BEGINNERS



Cost: $0 Have you always wanted to learn to juggle? Now is your chance! Students will learn very basic juggling

techniques.

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Mary Sheahan


LOVE YOUR SELFIE!

Date: Thursday, April 2 Grades 4-5


Cost: $0

Do you feel proud and happy when you think of yourself? Love Your Selfie is a self-esteem class for kids

in 4th and 5th grade who would like to learn about themselves, self-confidence, love and respect for one

another, and setting priorities in life.

** There will be a raffle at the end of the class for all participants for a $20 gift card to the movie theater. **

Instructor: GEHMS Parent and Counselor Alexandra Saldana

MINECRAFT FIRST TIMERS I

Date: Monday April 6 Grades 3-5


Cost: $0

This class is for students who want to try Minecraft for the first time. They will learn the basic functions of

the program.

Instructor: GEHMS Technology Teacher Hiroe Vestergaard


MINECRAFT FIRST TIMERS II

Date: Monday April 20 Grades 1-2


Cost: $0

This class is for students who want to try Minecraft for the first time. They will learn the basic functions of

the program.

Instructor: GEHMS Technology Teacher Hiroe Vestergaard


PAPER AIRPLANES

Date: Thursday, April 23 Grades: 1-5

Time: 3:30-4:30 PM Limit 8 Students

Cost: $1

Students will learn to fold one or more styles of paper airplane and make them with brightly colored paper,

then experiment with how far they can fly, how long they can stay aloft, etc. Dress for lots of running!




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MUSIC AND DRAMA

CIRCLE SONGS AND GAMES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Date: Tuesday, April 7 Grades: K-2


Cost: $0

Learn songs and games that children play all over the world. Songs will be taught in their original language

and many games have corresponding dance movements.

Instructor: GEHMS Music Teacher Mrs. Caroline Ismail

INTRO TO DRUMS – 4 part series

Thursdays April 2, 9, 23, 30 Grades 3-5

Time: 3:30-4:30 PM Limit 8 students

Cost: $66/pp

Do you have a good sense of rhythm? Are you tapping on your desk or on your furniture and you just can’t

stop? This class, taught by drummer Mark Stevens from DuBaldo Music Center/Beller’s Music, teaches you

the basics of drumming using a practice pad and drum sticks.

The $66 fee includes $36 instructor fee plus $30 materials fee. Required materials are: tunable practice pad,

drum sticks, Breeze Easy Drums Book #1. These items will be made available at the first class. DuBaldo

Music Center/Beller’s Music is providing materials at a $10 discount. If you purchase materials on your

own, the materials fee will be adjusted accordingly. Participants will also receive a coupon for a discount on

music lessons at Beller’s Music in Downtown Manchester.

JAZZ CHOREOGRAPHY & DANCE PARTY

Date: Tuesday, March 31 Grade: 2-3


Cost: $0

Students will learn fun jazz choreography and have a dance party! They will learn the basics of dance while

showing us their moves!

Instructor: GEHMS Associate Instructor Taylor Eck

MOVEMENT AND SONGS I & II (2 separate classes)

Date: Tuesday April 7 OR Thursday April 9 Grade: PreK only


Cost: $0

A fun afternoon of movement through games, songs and dance. (These are one time classes but you may

sign up for both sessions if you choose!)

Instructor: CREC Supervisor of Student Services Jill Marocchini


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STORY ACTING

Date: Tuesday April 28th Grade: PreK only


Cost: $2

We will read Mrs. Wishy Washy. Students will have the opportunity to make a puppet of their favorite

character (Mrs. Wishy Washy, Cow, Pig, Duck) and then we will act out the story.

Instructor: GEHMS Special Education Teacher Christina Brown


WORLD DANCE

Date: Thursday, April 9 Grades: 3-5


Cost: $0

Learn folk dances from around the world. Students will also have the opportunity to accompany the class

on various percussion instruments.

Instructor: GEHMS Music Teacher Mrs. Ismail

YOU CAN PLAY A STRINGED INSTRUMENT (4 part series class)

Date: Mon 4/20, Thurs 4/23, Mon 4/27, Thurs 4/30 Grades 2-5

Time 3:30-4:30 Limit: 10 students

Cost: $10 plus Violin Rental

Have you wondered what it’s like to play violin or cello? Teachers from DuBaldo Music Center/Beller’s

Music will teach you how. Bronwyn Burns, professional violinist and Carlton Burns, a Magnet School

graduate, will bring instruments and expertise in helping students understand how the instruments function.

With instruction, students will have the opportunity to play the instruments of their choice. This is a series

class with the goal of learning to play a piece on a chosen instrument for the final class.

** It is strongly recommended that students bring a violin or rent one ($27 payable to DuBaldo Music

Center at the first class) so they can practice at home throughout the course. Please email

[email protected] to arrange for rentals. **

Instructors: DuBaldo Music Instructor Bronwyn Burns and Carlton Burns

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SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY/GLOBAL STUDIES

AQUAPONICS I (2 part series)

Date: April 2 & April 23 (meets with Aquaponics II on 4/23) Grades: K-2

Time 3:30-4:30 PM Limit: 15 students per group

Cost: $5

Students will learn about growing food in water and learn about aquaponics farming which involves

creating vegetable gardens in aquariums with live fish. This is a two part series class.

Instructor: Spencer Curry, Aquaponics Farm Glastonbury


AQUAPONICS II (2 part series)

Date: April 9 & April 23 (meets with Aquaponics I on 4/23) Grades: 3-5

Time: 3:30-4:30 PM Limit: 15 students per group

Cost: $5

Students will learn about growing food in water and learn about aquaponics farming which involves

creating vegetable gardens in aquariums with live fish. This is a two part series class.

Instructor: Spencer Curry, Aquaponics Farm Glastonbury


FLIGHT ADVENTURES – 2 part series

Date: Wednesday April 8 & Wednesday April 22 Grades 4-5


Cost: $0

Do you dream of flying? This two part class includes a multi-media planetarium show about famous

inventors and aviators and the science of flying. See images of aircraft past and present and imagine where

flight might take us in the future – then build and fly your own model aircraft! This is a two part series.

Instructor: GEHMS Planetarium Director Jason Archer

FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES

Date: Monday, March 30 Grades: 3-5


Cost: $0

Where are all the butterflies going? Track butterfly migration patterns and watch a planetarium show that

explores challenges facing these beautiful, delicate insects as they fly thousands of miles every year.

Instructor: GEHMS Science Teacher Donna Rand


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FUN WITH CRYSTALS

Date: Friday May 1 Grades: 3-5

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM Limit: 10

Cost: $5

We'll explore what crystals are and how they grow. We will look at different crystal materials, building

model crystals, and growing crystals!

Instructor: GEHMS Parent Robert Bernstein


GROW YOUR OWN MICROGREENS I & II! (2 separate classes)

Date: Wed April 1 OR Mon April 27 Grades 2-5


Cost: $5

Students will learn about SPIN gardening and how easy it is to grow your own microgreens at home.

Microgreens are super delicious and LOADED with nutrients. Learn how to grow them and enjoy sampling

some yummy microgreens together! (These are two separate and identical classes.)

Instructor: Brenda Sullivan, Owner of Thompson Farm in Glastonbury


INSIDE THE PLANETARIUM

Date: Monday, April 6 Grades: K-2


Cost: $0

Go behind the scenes to learn how the planetarium works! After your hands-on tour, enjoy a planetarium

show!

Instructor: GEHMS Science Teacher Donna Rand

MATERIALS MATTER

Date: Wednesday April 1 Grades: 1-5


Cost: $0

The UCONN science club is back! The same group that brought you the frozen, “smoking” marshmallows

and other experimental thrills at Science Night will lead students through various hands on activities and

demos related to magnetism. For example, we will levitate a magnet over liquid nitrogen to show the

technology behind Japan’s famous "floating" Mag-Lev train. Join us for this and other fun, educational

experiments!

Instructors: UCONN Science Club students


SCIENCE IS FUN!

Date: Monday April 20 Grades: K-1


Cost: $0

Welcome all scientist, engineers and curious kids! Come explore, create and conduct an experiment with

force and motion in the Science lab! Three fun and exciting activity stations will be available for you to

enjoy! Racing water drops! Racing cars! Racing marbles!

Instructor: GEHMS Science Aid Karen Brunette



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SOLID OR LIQUID? – I

Date: Tuesday, March 31 Grades: K-2

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM Limit: 20 Students

Cost: $0

Is it a solid or is it a liquid? Students will have the chance to work with CREC’s STEM Director to explore

oobleck fully and decide. Students should bring a change of clothes and a towel to the session – it will be

messy!

Instructor: CREC STEM Director John Shubert


SOLID OR LIQUID? – II

Date: Tuesday, April 21 Grades: 3-5

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM Limit: 20 Students

Cost: $0

Is it a solid or is it a liquid? Students will have the chance to work with CREC’s STEM Director to explore

oobleck fully and decide. Students should bring a change of clothes and a towel to the session – it will be

messy!

Instructor: CREC STEM Director John Shubert


WHERE IN THE WORLD? - I

Date: Thursday April 9 Grades: 3-5


Cost: $0

Students will explore the world in which they live through fun, hands-on activities. They will explore

geographic concepts and learn about local, state, national and global geography.

Instructor: CREC District Social Studies Coordinator Thomas Brodnitzki

WHERE IN THE WORLD? - II

Thursday April 30 Grades: K-2


Cost: $0

Students will explore the world in which they live through fun, hands-on activities. They will explore

geographic concepts and learn about local, state, national and global geography.

Instructor: CREC District Social Studies Coordinator Thomas Brodnitzki


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SPORTS OF ALL SORTS

BASKETBALL I

Monday March 30 & Monday April 6 (two part series class) Grades 1 – 2


Cost: $0

Learn the fundamentals of basketball: passing, shooting the ball, dribbling, running the basketball up and

down the court, and playing a basketball game. Please bring sneakers and a water bottle to class! This is a

two part series class for grades 1 & 2.

Instructor: GEHMS Principal Ryan Donlon and Parent Damian Bourne

BASKETBALL II

Date: Monday April 20 & April 27 (two part series class) Grades 3 - 5


Cost: $0

Learn the fundamentals of basketball: passing, shooting the ball, dribbling, running the basketball up and

down the court, and playing a basketball game. Please bring sneakers and a water bottle to class! This is a

two part series class for grades 3 - 5.

Instructor: GEHMS Principal Ryan Donlon and Parent Damian Bourne

CHEERLEADING

Date: Friday April 24 Grades K-5


Cost: $0

Ever wonder what it'd be like to be a Cheerleader? Check out this Cheerleading Workshop to learn motions,

jumps, cheers, dances, basic tumbling, and basic stunt techniques! Participants should bring sneakers and a

positive attitude!

INSTRUCTOR: GEHMS Associate Instructor Sydney Cothran


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DOUBLE DUTCH JUMP ROPE FUN

Date: Friday April 24 Grades 3-5


Cost: $0

Can you jump rope? Come show your skills and have fun jumping with two ropes going in opposite

direction, Double Dutch style. Share your energy jumping, weaving in between, as well as taking turns

turning the rope. Join us as we jump into spring with this popular playground fitness activity. No experience

necessary.

Instructors: GEHMS Parents Regina Bourne & Sonja Bell HELPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS

FOOTBALL I

Date: Tuesday March 31 & Tuesday April 7 (two part class) Grades 3 – 5


Cost: $0

Join Officer Jeff and Mr. G for some rousing football games on the soccer field! This class meets for two

weeks; feel free to sign up again for Football II if you want to play all four weeks.

Instructors: GEHMS Gym Teacher Greg Grochowski and GEHMS Security Officer Jeff Cocuta

FOOTBALL II

Date: Tuesday April 21 & Tuesday April 28 (two part class) Grades 3 – 5


Cost: $0

Join Officer Jeff and Mr. G for some rousing football games on the soccer field! This class meets for two

weeks; feel free to sign up again for Football I if you want to play all four weeks.

Instructors: GEHMS Gym Teacher Greg Grochowski and GEHMS Security Officer Jeff Cocuta

INTRAMURAL SPORTS A – BADMINTON

Date: Wednesday, April 1 Grades 3 – 5


Cost: $0

Learn the basics of badminton and play a fun intramural game!

Instructor: GEHMS Parent and former PE teacher Amy Cordone


INTRAMURAL SPORTS B – FLOOR HOCKEY

Date: Wednesday, April 8 Grades 3 – 5


Cost: $0

Learn the basics of floor hockey and play a fun intramural game!



INTRAMURAL BALLS & GAMES

Date: Wednesday, April 22 Grades K-2


Cost: $0

Run, bounce, and play! Enjoy a variety of fun gym games for an hour of exercise.




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KARATE: BOARD BREAKING FOR CONFIDENCE I & II (2 separate classes)

Date: Thursday April 23 or Thursday April 30 Grades K-5


Cost: $5 per session This FUN & Empowering class empowers kids while they learn FOUR of the most important skills needed

for success. The children will be introduced to “Aim, Back-up, Confidence, and Speed” and how these skills

not only promote success, but are also necessary to break a real board of their own. This very popular

presentation concludes with each child setting their own personal goal and breaking through all obstacles

(the board) to feel the empowerment of achieving it! Two separate, identical classes – not a series.

Instructor: Mr. Rich Kohler of Elite Karate

KARATE: INTRODUCTION TO THE LITTLE NINJAS PROGRAM I & II (2 separate classes)

Date: Friday April 10 or Friday April 24 Grades: PreK only


Cost: $10 per session This specialized program introduces younger children to the martial arts through eight skills: focus, balance,

control, coordination, discipline, fitness, memory, and teamwork. Classes consist of warm-up and stretches,

martial art techniques and games. Students in this class will explore the world of Karate through age

appropriate games that help enhance focus and build confidence. Two separate classes – not a series.

Instructors: Thornton Martial Arts & Fitness LLC, Master Lynda Thornton and First Degree Black

Belt Bronwyn Burns

KARATE: INTRODUCTION TO YOUTH KARATE (one class)

Date: Friday May 1 Grades: K-5

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Limit: 25 students

Cost: $5

This introductory class will expose students to the art of Tang Soo Do, a traditional respect based martial art

from Korea. Students will explore this art through fun and motivational activities that will help build

confidence and focus. Classes consist of warm-up, stretching, self defense, and martial arts techniques.

Instructors: Thornton Martial Arts & Fitness LLC, Master Lynda Thornton and First Degree Black

Belt Bronwyn Burns

MY GYM GAMES – I

Date: Monday, March 30 Pre-K only

3:00 – 4:00 PM Limit: 15 students

Cost: $0

Join the staff of My Gym for some jumping, tumbling, and other fun games and activities. (This is not a

series – feel free to sign up for a second session in your age range.)

Instructors: My Gym staff

MY GYM GAMES – II

Date: Monday, April 6 Grades: K only


Cost: $0





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MY GYM GAMES – III

Date: Monday, April 20 Grades: Pre-K only


Cost: $0




MY GYM GAMES – IV

Date: Monday, April 27 Grades: K only


Cost: $0




SOCCER SKILLS and GAMES – I

Date: Friday, April 10 & Friday, April 24 (two part class) Grades K-2


Cost: $0

Learn the fundamentals of soccer: passing, kicking, running with the ball and stopping, while playing fun

activities and games. Please bring sneakers and a water bottle to class!

Instructor: GEHMS Assistant Principal Kurt Stanco


SOCCER SKILLS and GAMES – II

Date: Friday, May 1 (one time class) Grades 3-5


Cost: $0

Learn the fundamentals of soccer: passing, kicking, running with the ball and stopping, while playing fun

activities and games. Please bring sneakers and a water bottle to class!

Instructor: GEHMS Assistant Principal Kurt Stanco


TAEKWONDO (BASIC) – 4 part series

Date: Tuesdays March 31, Apr 7, Apr 21, Apr 28 Grades K-5


Cost: $10

Martial Arts & Self Defense: Students will learn basic and practical self-defense along with traditional

Taekwondo training methods. Also taught will be beginning level kicking and striking techniques with

focus on self-control and good listening. This is a 4 part series class.

Instructor: Andrew Chasse, Head Instructor from HanSoo Taekwondo Academy, Glastonbury



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YOGA I

Date: Thursday April 2 Grades 3 – 5

Time 3:30 – 4:30 PM Limit: 12 students

Cost: $0

Let’s explore our bodies and breathing through yoga! During the yoga class we will learn the right way to

breathe while doing stretching and yoga poses. Yoga unites the body and mind. Done regularly, it helps

develop a flexible and strong body along with a relaxed and calm mind.



YOGA II

Date: Thursday April 9 Grades K – 2


Cost: $0

Let’s explore our bodies and breathing through yoga! During the yoga class we will learn the right way to

breathe while doing stretching and yoga poses. Yoga unites the body and mind. Done regularly, it helps

develop a flexible and strong body along with a relaxed and calm mind.



ZUMBA KIDS

Date: Tuesday April 7 Grades K – 5

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Limit: 30 students, Min. 10

Cost: $5

Get up on your feet and let’s dance! Zumba Kids will be loads of fun and physically stimulating. Taught by

a professional Zumba Instructor. We must have a minimum of 10 registrants for this class to run.

Instructor: ZUMBA teacher Shirley Jean-Louis

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