HRACS On-Site 2020-2021 Enrichment Catalog ***SUBJECT TO CHANGE - PLAN USES SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOL***
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FALL* REGISTRATION BEGINS ONLINE: AUG 7TH @ 9AM (CLOSES AUGUST 14TH @ 3PM)
SPRING REGISTRATION BEGINS ONLINE: NOVEMBER 30TH @ 9AM (CLOSES DEC. 11TH @ 3PM)
Please read the catalog carefully for all important activity details
*Note that certain fall enrichments have a single fall registration, but continue throughout both fall and spring semesters,
while others have a single fall (only) or spring (only) sign-up date and require only a single semester commitment.2020 - 2021 HRACS ONSITE ENRICHMENT CATALOG
PLEASE STAY TUNED!
WE ARE CURRENTLY PREPARING AN UPDATED CATALOG FOR OUR FALL ENRICHMENTS TO FOLLOW THE RECENT (CA COVID) GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL OPENINGS. THE REVISED CATALOG WILL LIST THE FALL ENRICHMENT OPTIONS USING A DISTANCE LEARNING MODEL.
NOTE: THIS CATALOG WAS PREPARED FOR A SOCIAL DISTANCING MODEL AND WILL BE UPDATED BY JULY 30, 2020.
ONSITE FALL & SPRING OPTIONS NON-VOUCHER OPTIONS
Table of Contents
Click Blue table of content links (Below) to go directly to choice. To review all choices scroll down on page
FALL ONLY & YEAR LONG ENRICHMENTS
Math Academy, Grade 3
Harmonic Fusion Choir/Ensemble
Oral Presentation/Reader’s Theatre
Showstoppers Choir/Vocal Ensemble
Sarita's Internet Café (Spanish & Tech)
TK-2 Arts & Crafts (afternoon)
SPRING ENRICHMENTS (STAY TUNED-MORE OPTIONS TO COME)
Harmonic Fusion Choir/Ensemble
Showstoppers Choir/Vocal Ensemble
Come With Me Science (3rd-6th Session 1)
Come With Me Science (3rd-6th Session 2)
Come With Me Science: Ocean Life (Tk-2 Session 1)
Come With Me Science: Ocean Life (Tk-2 Session 2)
TK-2 Arts & Crafts (afternoon)
WORKSHOPS
Chromebook Workshop 101
Grade Level: 2-12 Fall Only
Subject: WORKSHOP | Start Date: 8/18/2020 & See Below | Meets: Single Session | Day: TUE | Time: 12:00-1:30p | |
Instructor: Giordano | Location: 7 or Gym | Total Meetings: 1 |
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Description: Student & parent pre-requisite 90 minute orientation for the 1 to 1 Chromebook program, Internet safety and Google Apps additional workshops will be offered: 8/20/20 @12:30p-2p & 8/28/20 10-11:30 (be sure to watch for additional workshops if this workshop gets full)
Reading Parent Workshop
Grade Level: 6-8 Fall Only
Subject: WORKSHOP | Start Date: 8/13/2020 | Meets: Single session | Day: THU | Time: Zoom TBD | |
Instructor: HRACS Teachers | Location: Home | Total Meetings: 1 | |||
Description: Parent workshop for using the reading curriculum: Spotlight & Collections 6-8
Reading Parent Workshop K-5
Grade Level: K-5 Fall Only
Subject: WORKSHOP | Start Date: 8/13/2020 | Meets: Single session | Day: THU | Time: 10:00-11:00am or 6:30-7:30pm | |
Instructor: HRACS Teachers | Location: Other | Total Meetings: 1 | |||
Description: Parent workshop for using the reading curriculum: All About Reading or Journeys K-5
Homeschool Launchpad
Grade Level: Parents only Fall Only
Subject: WORKSHOP | Start Date: 8/19/2020 | Meets: Once | Day: WED | Time: 1:00-2:30 pm | |
Instructor: Swift and Montgomery | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 1 | |||
Description: Parent workshop to help with lesson planning, and preparing for homeschool structure and success.
Math Manipulative Workshop
Grade Level: TK-2 Fall Only
Subject: WORKSHOP | Start Date: 8/20/2020 | Meets: Single Session | Day: THU | Time: 10:00-11:30 am | |
Instructor: Diane Hamilton | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 1 | |||
Description: Math Manipulatives!
TK-2 Science Workshop
Grade Level: TK-2 Fall Only
Subject: WORKSHOP | Start Date: 8/19/2020 | Meets: Single Session | Day: WED | Time: 10:00-11:30 am | |
Instructor: Montgomery | Location: Room 4 | Total Meetings: 1 | |||
Description: Learn strategies to teach science to little learners. If the workshop is full it will be available digitally after the session. Sign up for the waitlist.
ZooPhonics Workshop
Grade Level: K Fall Only
Subject: WORKSHOP | Start Date: 8/12/2020 | Meets: Single session | Day: WED | Time: 9:00-10:00 | |
Instructor: Berndt | Location: Room 4 | Total Meetings: 1 | |||
Description: This workshop is mandatory & designed for families using this curriculum. You will receive your curriculum at the workshop.
FALL ONLY & YEAR LONG ENRICHMENTS
BAND
Cadet band (beginning)
Grade Level: 4th-12th All Year
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 8/17/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: MON | Time: 2:45-4:30 | |
Instructor: Maxfield | Location: Band Room | Total Meetings: All Year |
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Description: No experience required! We meet twice a week in room 34, on Mondays and Thursdays.
Concert band (intermediate)
Grade Level: 4th-12th All Year
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 8/25/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: TUE | Time: 2:45-4:30 | |
Instructor: Maxfield | Location: Band Room | Total Meetings: All Year | |||
Description: Must have taken beginning band, or private lessons, for your preferred instrument. We meet in room 34
Jazz band
Grade Level: 8th-12th All Year
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 8/26/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 1:40-2:40 | |
Instructor: Maxfield | Location: Band Room | Total Meetings: All Year |
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Description: You must have taken 2 years of band, or taken private lessons, for your preferred instrument to be considered for jazz band. Rm 34
Wind Ensemble (advanced)
Grade Level: 5th-12th All Year
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 8/26/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 2:45-4:30 | |
Instructor: Maxfield | Location: Band Room | Total Meetings: All Year |
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Description: Must have taken beginning & intermediate band, or private lessons, for your preferred instrument. We meet in room 34
MATHEMATICS
Math Academy
Grade Level: 3rd Fall Only
Subject: MATH | Start Date: 9/18/2020 | Meets: Monthly 9/18, 10/23, and 11/13 | Day: FRI | Time: 9-10:15 or 10:30-11:45 | |
Instructor: HRACS Teacher | Location: Room 5 | Total Meetings: 3 | |||
Description: Math Academy - Using hands-on activities to understand 3rd grade math concepts
Multiplication Mastery
Grade Level: 3-8 All Year
Subject: MATH | Start Date: 9/14/2020 | Meets: self-paced | Day: Self-Paced | Time: n/a | |
Instructor: Peters | Location: Home | Total Meetings: n/a | |||
Description: Self-paced class for students to master their multiplication facts
Middle School Math Course 1
Grade Level: 6th All Year
Subject: MATH | Start Date: 8/18/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: TUE | Time: 11:30-12:45 | |
Instructor: Kramer | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: All Year | |||
Description: Weekly instruction (Glencoe Math 1). Additional Hands-on class activities & technology to support learning. Online videos for home support.
Middle School Math Course 2
Grade Level: 7 All Year
Subject: MATH | Start Date: 8/18/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: TUE | Time: 9:00-11:00am | |
Instructor: Giordano | Location: Home & Room 7 | Total Meetings: All Year | |||
Description: Weekly instruction (Glencoe Course 2). Additional Hands-on class activities & technology to engage learners. Online videos for home support. *Depending on enrollment, students may rotate between onsite and distance learning (at home) each week.
Middle School Math Course 3
Grade Level: 8th All Year
Subject: MATH | Start Date: 8/18/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: TUE | Time: 9:00-11:00 | |
Instructor: Kramer | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: All Year | |||
Description: Weekly instruction (Glencoe Math 3). Additional Hands-on class activities & technology to support learning. Online videos for home support.
PERFORMING ARTS FALL
Beginning Ukulele
Grade Level: 5-12 Fall Only
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 8/20/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: THU | Time: 9:30-10:30 | |
Instructor: One | Location: Room 33 | Total Meetings: 15 | |||
Description: Students learn ukulele parts, tuning, beginning ukulele chords and strumming patterns. Instrument will be provided to each student.
Harmonic Fusion Choir/Ensemble
Grade Level: 6-12 Fall Only
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 8/18/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: TUE | Time: 2:45-3:35 and 3:40-4:30 | |
Instructor: One | Location: Room 33 | Total Meetings: 17 | |||
Description: The class includes a group vocal lesson and ensemble singing. Mrs. One will assign students to one of the two back to back classes.
Music Explorers
Grade Level: 2-4 Fall Only
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 8/19/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 9:30-10:30 | |
Instructor: One | Location: Room 33 | Total Meetings: 14 | |||
Description: Learn music reading skills, sing, play rhythm & mallet instruments, movement, listening to Composers, creating music, and musical games.
Oral Presentation/Reader’s Theatre
Grade Level: 5th-12th Fall Only
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 9/1/0020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: TUE | Time: 1:00-2:30 | |
Instructor: Dreher | Location: Gym | Total Meetings: 14 | |||
Description: Do butterflies flutter when your child thinks of standing in front of a group to talk? This is no ordinary class. Check it out!
Showstoppers Choir/Vocal Ensemble
Grade Level: 3-5 Fall Only
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 8/20/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: THU | Time: 2:45-3:20 or 3:25-4:00 | |
Instructor: One | Location: Room 33 | Total Meetings: 16 | |||
Description: The class includes a group vocal lesson and ensemble singing. Mrs. One will assign students to one of the two back to back classes.
SCIENCE
STEM At Home!
Grade Level: 7-8 Fall Only
Subject: SCIENCE | Start Date: 9/3/2020 | Meets: Monthly | Day: THU | Time: 9:00-12:00 | |
Instructor: Leslie Brennecke | Location: Virtual | Total Meetings: 4 | |||
Description: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities using a virtual, digital, and a hands-on-minds-on approach
TECHNOLOGY FALL
Codes & Drones
Grade Level: 6-12 Fall Only
Subject: TECH | Start Date: 9/16/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 1:00-2:30p | |
Instructor: Giordano | Location: Gym | Total Meetings: 10 | |||
Description: Learn to fly drones using both coding and controls. Learn hobbyist drone safety and guidelines and drone uses in society. Cannot be concurrently enrolled in an HRCS robotics class
Robotics Level 1
Grade Level: 4-12 Fall Only
Subject: TECH | Start Date: 9/16/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 9:30a-10:30 or 10:45-11:45 | |
Instructor: Giordano | Location: Room 7 | Total Meetings: 11 | |||
Description: Learn to code Mindstorm EV3 Robots. Students will join only one of the 2 sessions each week. *NOTE: 4th graders must have successfully completed the WeDo Robotics course cannot be concurrently enrolled in drones (siblings can be partners)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Constitution Test Prep
Grade Level: 8th only Fall Only
Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES | Start Date: 9/2/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 9:00-10:15 am or 10:30-11:45 | |
Instructor: Diane Hamilton | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 5 | |||
Description: Prepares 8th grade students to understand content and prepare for the 8th grade Constitution test requirement. Students attend one of the 2 time slots
SPANISH
Sarita's Internet Café (Spanish & Tech)
Grade Level: 7-8 All Year
Subject: SPANISH & TECH | Start Date: 9/1/2020 or 9/8/2020 | Meets: Every Other Week | Day: TUE | Time: 11:15-1:00pm | |
Instructor: Douglas | Location: Room 7 | Total Meetings: All Year | |||
Description: Make friends. Learn Spanish. Utilize cool tech tools. It's what we do in Sarita's. ¡Vamos!
THEMATIC FALL
Basecamp 1
Grade Level: 1st Fall Only
Subject: THEMATIC | Start Date: 9/18/2020 | Meets: Monthly 9/18, 10/23, and 11/13 | Day: FRI | Time: 9-10:15 or 10:30-11:45 | |
Instructor: HRACS Teachers | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 3 | |||
Description: This enrichment is theme based and we will explore a variety of subject areas centered around that theme.
Kinder Cubs
Grade Level: K Fall Only
Subject: THEMATIC | Start Date: 9/17/2020 | Meets: Sept.17, Oct.15, Nov. 12, Dec 10 | Day: THU | Time: 9:30-11 | |
Instructor: HRACS Teachers | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 4 | |||
Description: STEM activities geared for the kindergartener.
Character 1st!
Grade Level: TK-4 All Year
Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES | Start Date: 9/3/2020 | Meets: Monthly | Day: THU | Time: 9:30-10:30 and 10:30-11:30 sessions | |
Instructor: Swift | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 6 | |||
Description: Introduce character qualities that will enhance our students’ journey in this world
Grad TRAK!
Grade Level: 8 All Year
Subject: THEMATIC | Start Date: 8/21/2020 | Meets: Monthly | Day: FRI | Time: 9:00-12:00 | |
Instructor: HRACS Teachers | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: All Year | |||
Description: 8th Grade Grad Trakkers will gain knowledge and resources as they prepare for the rigors of high school and beyond.
Leadership Skills
Grade Level: 9-12 All Year
Subject: THEMATIC | Start Date: 9/24/2020 | Meets: Monthly | Day: THU | Time: 10:00-12:00 | |
Instructor: Wampler/Perez | Location: Room 5 | Total Meetings: All Year | |||
Description: Develop and evaluate leadership qualities
VISUAL ARTS FALL
TK-2 Arts & Crafts (morning)
Grade Level: TK-2 Fall Only
Subject: VISUAL ART | Start Date: Pick 1 9/30/2020 OR 11/4/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 11:00-12:00 | |
Instructor: Isabel Harris | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 5 |
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Description: Get messy & be creative! Parent partners with student to create art projects using various materials. (Choose 1 fall session.)
TK-2 Arts & Crafts (afternoon)
Grade Level: TK-2 Fall Only
Subject: VISUAL ART | Start Date: Pick 1 9/30/2020 OR 11/4/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 1:00-2:00 | |
Instructor: Isabel Harris | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 5 |
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Description: Get messy & be creative! Parent partners with student to create art projects using various materials. (Choose 1 fall session.)
Yearbook
Grade Level: 7-12 All Year
Subject: VISUAL ART | Start Date: 8/25/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: TUE | Time: 11:30-12:30 | |
Instructor: Avila, Perez | Location: | Total Meetings: All Year | |||
Description: Basics of taking quality photos, photo editing, layout elements, flyers and marketing strategies to produce a school yearbook
WRITING
1st Grade Writing
Grade Level: 1st Grade Fall Only
Subject: WRITING | Start Date: 8/19/2020 | Meets: 4 sessions | Day: WED | Time: 10:00-10:45 | |
Instructor: Berndt | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 4 |
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Description: Parent & child will learn practical ways to make the writing experience fun & successful. 8/27, 9/10, 9/24 & 10/8.
K Writing
Grade Level: Kindergarten Fall Only
Subject: WRITING | Start Date: 8/19/2020 | Meets: 4 Sessions | Day: WED | Time: 9:00-9:45 | |
Instructor: Berndt | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 4 |
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Description: Parent & child will learn practical ways to make the writing experience fun & successful. 8/27, 9/10, 9/24 & 10/8.
Writing Workshop-3rd-5th (1)
Grade Level: 3rd-5th All Year
Subject: WRITING | Start Date: 8/17/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: MON | Time: 9:30-10:45 | |
Instructor: Janis | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: All Year |
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Description: Academic writing and creative writing are taught, including essays, poetry, short stories & journalism. Parent must attend with student.
Writing Workshop-3rd-5th (2)
Grade Level: 3rd-5th All Year
Subject: WRITING | Start Date: 8/17/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: MON | Time: 11:00-12:15 | |
Instructor: Janis | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: All Year |
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Description: Academic writing and creative writing are taught, including essays, poetry, short stories & journalism. Parent must attend with student.
Writing Workshop-6th-8th
Grade Level: 6th-8th All Year
Subject: WRITING | Start Date: 8/17/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: MON | Time: 12:30-1:45 | |
Instructor: Janis | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: All Year |
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Description: Academic writing and creative writing are taught, including essays, poetry, short stories & journalism. Parent must attend with student.
Writing Workshop-Advanced
Grade Level: 6th-12th All Year
Subject: WRITING | Start Date: 8/17/2020 | Meets: Weekly | Day: MON | Time: 2:00-3:15 | |
Instructor: Janis | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: all Year |
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Description: Academic writing and creative writing are taught, including essays, poetry, short stories & journalism. Students attend without parent.
SPRING ENRICHMENTS (STAY TUNED FOR MORE OPTIONS)
PERFORMING ARTS SPRING
Advanced Ukulele
Grade Level: 5-12 Spring
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 1/14/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: THU | Time: 9:30-10:30 | |
Instructor: One | Location: Room 33 | Total Meetings: 17 | |||
Description: Beginning ukulele class is a prerequisite. Students learn more chords, songs, strumming & picking patterns, and someTAB/note learning.
Drama
Grade Level: 5th-12th Spring
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 1/19/0021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: TUE | Time: 1:00-2:30 | |
Instructor: Dreher | Location: Gym | Total Meetings: 17 | |||
Description: Explore the world of your imagination through pantomime, improv and other activities. Culmination is a spring play.
Harmonic Fusion Choir/Ensemble
Grade Level: 6-12 Spring
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 1/12/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: TUE | Time: 2:45-3:35 or 3:40-4:30 | |
Instructor: One | Location: Room 33 | Total Meetings: 17 | |||
Description: The class includes a group vocal lesson and ensemble singing. Mrs. One will assign students to one of the two back to back classes.
Music Makers
Grade Level: Tk-1 Spring
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 1/13/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 9:30-10:30 | |
Instructor: One | Location: Room 33 | Total Meetings: 17 | |||
Description: Sing, play rhythm & mallet instruments, music reading skills, movement, listening to music and composers, creating music, & musical games.
Showstoppers Choir/Vocal Ensemble
Grade Level: 3-5 Spring
Subject: PERFORMING ART | Start Date: 1/14/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: THU | Time: 2:45-3:20 or 3:25-4:00 | |
Instructor: One | Location: Room 33 | Total Meetings: 17 | |||
Description: The class includes a group vocal lesson and ensemble singing. Mrs. One will assign students to one of the two back to back classes.
SCIENCE SPRING
Come With Me Science (3rd-6th Session 1)
Grade Level: 3-6 Spring
Subject: SCIENCE | Start Date: 1/14/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: THU | Time: 10:30-11:30 | |
Instructor: Montgomery & Swift | Location: Room 7 | Total Meetings: 6 | |||
Description: Tech & Art Meet Science - Ocean Animals Inquiry - A Six Week Study of Ocean Life
(Offered at two times - see link)
Come With Me Science (3rd-6th Session 2)
Grade Level: 3-6 Spring
Subject: SCIENCE | Start Date: 1/14/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: THU | Time: 9:30-10:30 | |
Instructor: Montgomery & Swift | Location: Room 7 | Total Meetings: 6 | |||
Description: Tech & Art Meet Science - Ocean Animals Inquiry - A Six Week Study of Ocean Life
(Offered at two times - see link)
Come With Me Science: Ocean Life (Tk-2 Session 1)
Grade Level: Tk-2 Spring
Subject: SCIENCE | Start Date: 1/14/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: THU | Time: 9:30-10:30 AM | |
Instructor: Berndt and Kramer | Location: Room 4 | Total Meetings: 6 | |||
Description: Sea Animals, A Six week Study on Ocean Habitat and Ocean Life (2 sessions offered)
Come With Me Science: Ocean Life (Tk-2 Session 2)
Grade Level: TK-2 Spring
Subject: SCIENCE | Start Date: 1/14/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: THU | Time: 10:45-11:45 AM | |
Instructor: Berndt and Kramer | Location: Room 4 | Total Meetings: 6 | |||
Description: Sea Animals, A Six week Study on Ocean Habitat and Ocean Life (2 sessions offered)
TECHNOLOGY SPRING
3D Print & Design
Grade Level: 5-12 Spring
Subject: TECH | Start Date: 1/20/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 1:00-2:30p | |
Instructor: Giordano | Location: 7 | Total Meetings: 10 | |||
Description: Use CAD software to design and print in 3D. Create and print 3D projects to share. Blend of distance learning & on site instruction.
Robotics Level 2
Grade Level: 4-12 Spring
Subject: TECH | Start Date: 1/20/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 9:30a-10:30 or 10:45-11:45 | |
Instructor: Giordano | Location: Room 7 | Total Meetings: 11 | |||
Description: Advanced code sequences for Mindstorm Robots. Devices will be checked out and students attend 1 of the 2 weekly sessions. Students cannot be concurrently enrolled in drones, If possible (covid19 rules) students will compete in the annual Sumo Robot Tournament Challenge on site! Must have completed L1 Robotics
VISUAL ARTS SPRING
TK-2 Arts & Crafts (morning)
Grade Level: TK-2 Spring
Subject: VISUAL ART | Start Date: Pick 1 2/3/2021 or 3/10/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 11:00-12:00 | |
Instructor: Harris | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 5 | |||
Description: Get messy & be creative! Parent partners with student to create art projects using various materials. (Choose 1 spring session.)
TK-2 Arts & Crafts (afternoon)
Grade Level: TK-2 Spring
Subject: VISUAL ART | Start Date: Pick 1 2/3/2021 or 3/10/2021 | Meets: Weekly | Day: WED | Time: 1:00-2:00 | |
Instructor: Harris | Location: Room 4 & 6 | Total Meetings: 5 |
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Description: Get messy & be creative! Parent partners with student to create art projects using various materials. (Choose 1 spring session.)