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FIAR 1
(Five in a Row)
PreK-1st
Wednesdays
Instructors Esther Saiz and Jennifer Pacheco.
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Come play with Mrs. Esther, Mrs. Jen and all of your little FUNdamental Friends! This year we will be “circling back” to FIAR curriculum book selections. Last year we went “rouge” and chose our own books and themes, just to switch things up a little, but now we will be going back to the tried-and-true classic picture books in the FIAR curriculum. It will be the same fun class with crazy science experiments, fun math games, outdoor scavenger hunts, and best of all…messy crafts that you would never do at home!
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$150 a semester (plus an extra $25 deposit/ materials fee per semester).
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Contact Jennifer Pacheco or Esther Saiz for more information or to register.
FIAR 2
Tuesdays
K-2nd
Instructors Esther Saiz and Jennifer Pacheco.
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This class will be much like FIAR 1 but will have a little more advanced work for the kids. We will also be using FIAR book selections, but some of the work will be geared toward the older students in the class. There may be a little more handwriting, math, spelling and cutting skills involved. This is a perfect class for kids that fall between the younger FIAR 1 students and the more advanced writing skills of FIAR 3 Building Writers. We will do all the same engaging activities as FIAR 1, including hands on science experiments, exploring nature, geography, math games, and of course the fun and messy crafts but at a slightly more advanced level.
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$150 a semester (plus an extra $25 deposit/ materials fee per semester).
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Contact Jennifer Pacheco or Esther Saiz for more information or to register.
FIAR 3
Building Writers
Wednesdays
2nd -4th
Instructors Esther Saiz and Jennifer Pacheco.
We have combined two curricula to create a fun and engaging beginning writing class that your child will love.
Five In A Row curriculum was designed to introduce children to great classic literature. The concept is to read a great book all 5 days in a week, then to use the characters and elements of the story to teach Math, Science, Geography, Literature, Social Studies, Art and Grammar in a fun a relatable way.
Building Writers Learning Without Tears is a curriculum that introduces basic writing skills to develop more fluent writers as they write about cross-curricular topics and practice three types of writing styles: narrative, information, and opinion.
Since we combine these to amazing curricula, we have condensed both into one fun and engaging class. We will read one great book and work together to discuss the topic, characters, and setting, then summarize the story so that your child can copy and write the summary in their writing journals. We also discuss geography, social studies, proper grammar, punctuation and may do an art project or science project too! This class is designed to introduce your child to the basics of writing and to help your writer transition into IEW Beginning Writing flawlessly.
Two books are required for this class: Learning Without Tears, Building Writers Book E and Learning Without Tears Writing Journal E. Both Learning Without Tears Books can be purchased on their website (or anywhere LWT is sold). https://shopping.lwtears.com/category/handwriting
The class is $150 per semester with an additional $25 deposit/supply fee.
Contact Jennifer Pacheco or Esther Saiz for more information or to register.
Science FUNdamentals
Vendor for most community providers
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Instructor: Bernadette Gonzalez
Assistant Instructor: Andrew Gonzalez
(4th- 8th grade)
FUN Science!
The title says it all! We are going to make science FUN! Stressed about teaching real science in your already busy schedule? Don't have the time or space for the prep that goes with this amazing subject? Leave the planning to us.
FUN Science will take your student on a journey through the rain forest, down into the human body, and out to the interstellar medium. We will explore the basics of Life Science, Chemistry, and Physical Science over a three year period in order to provide a solid middle school science foundation.
Except this class will have a twist. It is our belief - as mother and son with 15+ years of experience - that science is best studied with hands-on experiments. We have culled the best projects we have worked on as docents at the Aquarium of the Pacific, students at City of Hope Saturday Science, and partners at the Natural History Museum to stir a passion for STEM and scientific learning. Be prepared to roll up you sleeves and dive in to dissections, chemical solutions, and circuits in this exciting hands-on class.
Chemistry (2021-2022)
This is a FUN class, packed with in class projects and experiments to excite students' minds about science. All work will be completed in class with optional reading available for those students who want to drill deeper into subject matter. Worksheets to accompany science experiments will be provided and completed in class for home and Charter School samples.
The pricing will be $175 + $25 materials fee. A $20 deposit is required to hold a child's spot in the class.
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Space is limited due to the hands-on nature of the class, so contact Bernadette Gonzalez to reserve your student's spot.
LEGO CLASS
Instructor: Claire Scotti
Do you love all things LEGOS? Then join us for LEGO FUN! We welcome LEGO builders of all levels and all ages.
***Parents of K & 1st graders must remain in the class for safety reasons.**
Each week we will use our creative skills to build cityscapes, space stations, moving vehicles, marine and forest habitats, and so much more. We will also engage in monthly STEM building challenges which will encourage teamwork (and discovering some important engineering principles along the way). It wouldn't be a FUNdamental class without a few LEGO games, fun trivia Lego facts, and "free build" days too!
Students do not need to bring LEGOs, but they are encouraged to build their own creations at home to share in class each week.
FEE: $25 a month (paid on 1st Wednesday of each month)
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To register or for more information, contact Claire Scotti
Gameology
Instructor: Bella Pedevillano
(MONTHLY CLASS)
What is “Gameology? It is “the art of using games to learn or study.” Shhhh! Don’t tell them they are learning! Each week the students will play cards, board games or group games to review or learn skills
in math, English, vocabulary, history, science, art, geography and even logic. It is an hour of FUN & GAMES! (Grades 3rd-8th) $25 / month. Contact Bella to register
Ancient History
Taught from a Biblical Worldview
Instructors: Rebekah Mackie and Claire Scotti
Grades K-8th
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Mrs. Scotti and Mrs. Mackie are teaming up again to share their love of literature and hands-on projects, as we learn about ancient history and watch the story of God’s plan begin to unfold! From the creation of the universe to the story of God’s chosen people, as it intertwines with the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and the Greeks. Some of the highlights of this class will include learning about the Jewish holidays and how they point to the need and the arrival of our Savior, building a pyramid, making our own edible, Sumerian tablets, and so much more!
Kids will listen to quality literature and fill a notebook with projects to help them remember the important past and how it shapes the way we live today. A literature list for related, amazing, chapter-books to read aloud at home will be sent to you, after your child is registered.This class meets for 1 1/2 hours a week, and there are three ways for parents to take advantage of it:
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Give the subject of history to us, and your child will get a good framework of knowledge from creation to Greek Civilization.
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Use your own Ancient History Curriculum at home and let this class reinforce concepts you have covered.
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Use the same curriculum with your children that Mrs. Scotti and Mrs.Mackie will be using at home with their own children (My Father’s World: Creation to the Greeks) and leave the review, reinforcement and hands-on projects to us.
$225 per semester and $25 deposit to hold spot in the class.
Contact Rebekah Mackie & Claire Scotti to enroll.
World Geography ~Exploring Countries and Cultures
Vendor for most community providers
Instructor: Claire Scotti
Grades K-8th
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Does your child want to be a world traveler? Hop aboard as we travel the world and explore different countries and cultures.
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The purpose of this geography enrichment course is to provide students with a broad yet rich understanding of the world around them! We will "visit" different countries and learn about the daily lives and environment of those living in distant lands through map skills, living books, food, music and rich discussion!
Student's will create a "passport" filled with all their "travels", give presentations and create artwork based on all the incredible places we will explore.
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Cost: $200 per semester ($250 charter school)
For more information, contact Claire Scotti
Beginning Writing
Sky Mountain & Excel Vendor
Instructor: Carrie De Francisco
IEW LEVEL A: (Grades 3rd-7th)
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TEXTS: All Things Fun and Fascinating by Lori Verstegen
Using IEW book All Things Fun and Fascinating, students will learn how to write how to paragraphs, research reports, narratives and expository essays. Students will be introduced to IEW tools such as key word outlining, banned words, dress ups, and sentence openers. Students will learn grammar, parts of speech and punctuation rules through games, class activities, and completing editing exercises in Daily Grams: Grade 5 book by Wanda Philips.
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As with all of Mrs. De's writing classes, classes will begin and/or end with fun games to review grammar and punctuation rules, and students will have plenty of opportunities for speeches and presentations. This class truly is a FUN and Fascinating class to take!
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Grades 3rd-7th, $200 per semester ($250 for Sky Mountain, Sage Oak, Excel)
Contact Carrie De Francisco to enroll.
Conversational Spanish for Beginners
Vendor for most community providers
Instructor: Señora T
Grades 3rd - 6th grade
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Instructor Georgina Tanefski ¡Hablemos! Let’s talk! This class is for students starting their Spanish speaking journey. We start with the ABCs, letter sounds, useful vocabulary and listening to Spanish stories for “ear training”. Students will participate in “assisted” oral presentations and “around the table” discussions on given topics. Homework is given to reinforce classroom learning. Basic reading and writing is required for homework, but this class should not be considered a writing class. Speaking Spanish is the goal. For students in grades 3rd & Up. Wednesday at 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Class fee is $150 for private pay ($180 for charters) per semester. No textbook required. Minimum 5 students needed for class to remain open. I like to keep the class size small (10 max.) so students get as much “talk” time as possible. For all Spanish classes: There is only one requirement- the student must be the one who wants to learn Spanish! Students will engage in relevant conversations, activities and games. Weekly homework will be assigned. To register, contact Georgina at gtanefski@gmail.com. ¿Hay preguntas? Questions?http://conversationalspanishfundamentalsacademy.wordpress.com/faqs/
Dance Basics
(K-4th)
Vendor for most charter schools
Instructor: Anita Fischer
Assistant Instructor : Kayleigh Fischer
TK -4th Grade
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Does music make your child sway, does your child bounce all around the house making up their own crazy dances and moves. Come and join us and learn the basics of all kinds of dance, musicality and movement. Let's have fun moving together.
15 week session (TK -4th Grade)
$150 per session ($200 for charter schools)
To register for the class, contact Anita.
Beginning Art
Instructor: Gina D’Elia
Vendor for most charter schools
This class has been designed to teach young children basic drawing skills using different mediums through this Art activity-based class. The students will be introduced to the “Elements of Art” (Line, Shape, Form, Space, Color, Texture, and Value) while being given the opportunity to explore, create, and most importantly achieve results. Every year, new pieces are created to teach new and returning students, engaging and dynamic masterpieces of art!
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In "Beginning Art," young students will go on a creative journey to discover that they can pick up a pencil, wherever they are, and begin drawing.
The pleasure of drawing is in the adventure itself, it's a question of learning to see, really see and having fun doing it!
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$175 per Semester
An additional $50 fee for Charter Schools
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To register, contact Gina.
Meet the Masters Art Program
Vendor for most charter schools
Instructor: Rebekah Mackie
Come discover the life, works, and techniques of 10 master artists in this hands-on, art history course. Students will watch a multi-media presentation where they observe the works and discover the life story of each artist. Then they will keep a notebook about each artist and create a project in the style of that artist using a variety of art media while learning vocabulary and drawing techniques. Parents will be impressed at the next, art museum field trip when their children can say, “Look Mom! That was painted by Degas!” For a preview of the art work the students will create, visit MTH Website.
Grades 1st -8th. $200 (or $250 for charter) per semester
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To register, contact Rebekah Mackie.
From Page to Stage Productions
Broadway Style Theatre that Glorifies the Lord
Instructor / Director: Rebekah Mackie
Students will experience performing in a Broadway Style Show in an atmosphere that brings glory to God in all that we do. They will learn about the audition process, acting, stage presence, singing, harmony, blocking, and choreography. The end of the 2nd semester will culminate with a live performance.
SHOW TBA
Grades K-12th grade .
Wednesdays from 9:00-10:30.
$100 fall semester & $50 spring semester (sibling discounts available).
During the school year, additional costs per student will include: purchase or rent a costume (approx. $35-100 depending on role casted), purchase a cast t-shirt and food/ drink item to the concession stand for show.
To register for the class, contact Rebekah Mackie