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M 8:30Adv. Photography 4-8For students who have already taken one term of photography with DCS or who have some photography experience, we will be doing more with photo editing and taking some photo walks to work on improving the use of light, subject, balance, and composition in our photos. Helps meet fine arts standards for these grades.Sarah Morace$5.00DCSAdvP.1S.48
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M 8:30Creative Drama K-2This class will teach young actors that drama can happen anywhere. This creative approach to the theatre arts will help the youngest drama students expand self-awareness and cultivate imagination. Students will have an opportunity to think independently, work cooperatively, and improve communication skills as they participate in drama activities and improvisation. The course, based on process drama technique, will integrate literature and other core subjects into the drama classroom. Young actors will learn how to create character through physical movement, gesture, sound and facial expression. The student will be able to identify the character, setting, and essential events in a story. Special attention will be given to high frequency words and early phonics within the setting of the drama classroom. Helps meet language arts and performing arts standards for these grades.Lori Bassham$10.00DCSCrDr.1S.K3
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M 8:30French 4-8For the focused student with a beginning experience in French-speaking. We’ll be focusing on Grammar, Reading and Writing, Conversation, and Culture. Students will be given homework including online activities to help them progress in la langue, which they will be expected to complete. And we’ll have fun too! Should have completed at least one term of DCS French OR several levels of Duolingo or some other beginning French program.Marian ScaddenDCSFren.1S.48
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M 8:30Roman Empire 5-8Through roleplay, sims, research, video, literature, games, and other projects, students will learn about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire (about 750 BC to 400 AD), architecture, mythology, military, technology and inventions, and the roles of different types of citizens in ancient Rome and how the rest of the world interacted with the Romans and the influence they had on the world and our present culture. Helps meet history and language arts standards for these grades.Andy JohnsonDCSRoma.1S.58
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M 9:30Arts & Writing Yearbook 5-8Students will be working to put together a book of photographs, art, fiction and non-fiction writing samples from DCS students. Students will feel successful in this class if they have a clear understanding of grammar and preferably have access to a camera or other device which can take photographs.Stasey Norstrom, Sarah MoraceDCSArts.1S.58
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M 9:30Drama 4-8This course is designed to expose continuing drama students to the process of creating character. We will continue to explore voice projection, movement, blocking, and in-class script work. Additionally, special attention will be given to techniques of character development, audition and monologue work, and reader’s theatre. Throughout the course of the term, students will read short scripts and stories from a variety of cultures and historical periods, and identify the characters, setting, plot, theme, and conflict to better understand performance and design choices. Students will feel successful in this class if they are capable of reading and performing in front of their peers. Helps meet language arts and performing arts standards for these grades.Lori Bassham$15.00DCSDram.1S.48
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M 9:30Oregon Trail Theater 2-5Research, writing and Performing! We'll be looking up facts about the Oregon Trail and reading true stories and journal entries from those who were on it. Students will take the history they've learned and put it into performances, such as: "newscasts," short plays, improvisational skits, reader's theater, mime and puppetry. (The actual performance types will depend on student interest and time.) Helps meet social studies, language arts and performing arts standards for these grades.Marian ScaddenDCSOreg.1S.25
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M 9:30Ready Readers K-2Instructors will work with different groups of students to develop reading and writing skills at each child’s own level. Through games, manipulatives, open play, and in other engaging ways, very early readers will be learning letters, phonemic awareness & phonics, while more developed readers will work on improving reading fluency, sight words, and vocabulary. From the awareness/exploration stage to emergent readers to early reading & writing stages. Helps meet language arts standards for these grades.Meredith RichDCSRead.1S.K2
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M 11:20Recess & Lunch K-8 (11:20-12:10)A great time to play, get exercise, and socialize with other DCS students of all ages! All students go across the street to the Sgt. Ian M. Tawney Memorial Park (weather permitting) from 11:20 to 11:40. Recess counts toward 30 minutes of PE on your DCS PE Log! Weather appropriate attire is a must, we will do outdoor recess whenever possible. Lunch takes place back at DCS. Student's eat lunch together (Main Room - Grades 2-4, EC Room - Grades K-1, MS Room - Grades 5-8) from 11:45 to 12:10 and students must bring their own lunch (cold lunch is preferable).Lori JonesDCS ReM1.1S.K8
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M 12:15Clay & Art K-3 To help fundraise for DCS, students in this class will create a number of projects to sell at a spring craft fair at the school. The class will work with many materials during the term including clay, paper, fabric, and paint to explore individual creativity with projects like wall decorations and ceramic planters. Parents and community members will be able to purchase or bid on final projects at the end-of-year Showcase of Learning in late May / early June.Karen Mahoney$10.00DCSClay.1S.K3
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M 12:15French K-3For younger students with a beginning experience in French-speaking. We’ll be focusing on Grammar, Reading and Writing, Conversation, and Culture. Students will be given homework including online activities to help them progress in la langue, which they will be expected to complete. And we’ll have fun too! Should have completed at least one term of DCS French OR a few levels of Duolingo or some other beginning French program.Marian ScaddenDCSFren.1S.K3
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M 12:15Healthy Living 3-5Students will learn about healthy eating, exercise, the importance of sleep, limiting screen time, and other factors in a healthy lifestyle. Helps meet health and science standards for these grades.Kimberly SchreinerDCSHeal.1S.35
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M 12:15Independent Study 2-8Requires the approval of your DCS Guide. Assignments must be sent in by parents each week. Students can work independently on a pre-approved online / distance learning course or home-learning project in a small classroom under staff supervision.DCS StaffDCSISM1.1S.28
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M 12:15U.S. Constitution 6-8Students will learn about the US Constitution. They will learn the history of the different time periods when each amendment was created, and they will learn about how an amendment gets added to the constitution, what ratification is, and the Supreme Court's role in interpreting the constitution to uphold or create US law. Helps meet history / social studies / civics and language arts standards for these grades.Andy JohnsonDCSUSCo.1S.68
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M 1:30Ceramics & Tile Painting (2 Hours) 4-8 Tiled Mural Project, 4-8, 2 hours - Students in this art class will work together to create a tiled wall mural for DCS, step-by-step. The class will design the mural image, transfer and paint it onto ceramic tiles, then mortar and grout our finished collaboration. Students should be comfortable with group discussion and work, their drawing skills, getting messy, and being out of their comfort zone. Please note: students will rarely be working with wet clay, we will mostly be using premade ceramic tiles in this class.Karen Mahoney$15.00DCSCera.1S.48
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M 1:30Independent Study 2-8Requires the approval of your DCS Guide. Assignments must be sent in by parents each week. Students can work independently on a pre-approved online / distance learning course or home-learning project in a small classroom under staff supervision.DCS StaffDCSISM2.1S.28
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M 1:30Our Planet (Biomes) K-2Students will explore our planet’s biomes through whole group and some small group activities. Through observing, collecting, and recording data, they will analyze these regions’ specific climates and ecosystems. We will create biome examples to demonstrate and understand the science that helps create this world. Helps meet science and language arts standards for these grades.Meredith RichDCSBiom.1S.K2
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M 1:30USA Road Trip 5-8 Visiting other countries may be thrilling, but the United States of America is an amazing place with many tourists from around the world visiting here. Let’s play tourists here! We’re going to find out about the unique qualities of many of the states in the U.S. starting with Oregon. Students will help develop tourist brochures or promotional presentations for places throughout the USA. Helps meet geography and language arts standards for these grades.Marian ScaddenDCSRoad.1S.58
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M 1:30You Are a President 3-5In this project students will take on the role of president of their own country. Early on, students are informed that they will be president for a week and must complete a variety of activities and projects that presidents face on a daily basis. This project combines writing, research, collaboration, social studies, current events, and provides unlimited opportunities for students to use prior knowledge. Students will conduct various one to two-page activities based upon the role of president. This will include brainstorming, defining what they believe in, picking members for their Cabinet, writing speeches, creating laws, designing a monument, animal conservation, and trying to come up with solutions to issues that face the nation. We will also include a brief introduction to the American presidential election process (primaries, voting rights, electoral college, etc.). Helps meet social studies standards for these grades. Stasey NorstromDCSPres.1S.35
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M 2:30Crazy 8’s Math K-3With Crazy 8s, kids will build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play games like Toilet Paper Olympics while learning about math concepts like measuring, time, geometry, comparing amounts, solving unknowns, patterns, ratios, estimating, and more. Helps meet math standards.Meredith Rich$10.00DCSCraz.1S.K3
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M 2:30Daring Kids 4-8We will do many of the activities from the Daring Book for Girls and the Dangerous Book for Boys, from knot tying, carving, paper planes and secret codes to learning about nature, animal tracks and basic survival skills.Marian Scadden$10.00DCSLear.1S.48
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M 2:30Independent Study 2-8 Requires the approval of your DCS Guide. Assignments must be sent in by parents each week. Students can work independently on a pre-approved online / distance learning course or home-learning project in a small classroom under staff supervision.DCS StaffDCSISM3.1S.28
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M 2:30Mad Science (Repeat) 1-4REPEAT of winter term class. We will introduce students to basic chemistry terms and concepts. Each week we will include an experiment or demonstration that builds on the concept of the day. Topics will include: atoms, basic subatomic particles, chemical bonds, chemical vs physical changes, states of matter, an introduction to acids / bases, and chemical reactions. Your student will feel successful in this class if they read and write at a minimal 2nd grade level. The ability to listen to, and follow directions carefully is needed due to the nature of the class. This class will meet Life Science standards for these grades.Kimberly Schreiner$10.00DCSMadS.1S.14
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M 2:45Martial Arts K-8 (2:45-3:45) OFFSITE (OS)Kicks for Kids™ is a martial arts program for children ages 6 through 12. Students in Kicks for Kids™ learn Taekwondo, Karate and self-defense techniques. Students have a great time while improving their fitness and gaining traits to benefit them throughout life. Aside from fitness, discipline and self-confidence, students learn the five tenets of Taekwondo. Students will attend this class twice per week, on both Mondays AND Wednesdays. Helps meet PE standards for these grades.Parkside Self
Defense		Parkside Self
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Tu 8:30Amazing Animals K-3Students will investigate some of our world’s most amazing animals through whole group and some small group activities. Through observing, collecting, and recording data, students will analyze prairie and wetland birds, invertebrates, mammals, and possibly other wildlife and their physical traits and behaviors. We will use our observations and data to build knowledge about how science works and about our world’s amazing animal life.Meredith RichDCSAmaz.1S.K3
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Tu 8:30Beg. IEW (Cont.) 3-7 CONTINUING FROM WINTER TERM. Students will develop their informational writing skills as they write on a variety of enjoyable, functional, non-fiction topics. Perfect course to start with for the new or reluctant writer. This course is very interactive and strives to make writing fun. The instructor will correct/edit all work and give detailed feedback on each assignment. Helps meet language arts requirements for these grade levels. This is a YEAR-LONG class and students must have taken the class fall term (or have prior approval from the instructor through your Guide). Helps meet language arts standards for these grades.Linda Connolly$20.00DCSBIEW.1S.37
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Tu 8:30Coding & Robotics 4-8Students in coding and robotics will learn the basics of coding in different environments. They will be using Lego's EV3 robot, the Thymio, Ozobots (color code robots) and Scratch online (scratch.mit.edu). This is a class that teaches basic coding, and the focus will be for student to become familiar with using block coding in both Scratch and Python (lego). Each week students will be at a station where they will work on the different robots as assigned when they come to class. Helps meet computer science & math standards for these grades.Andy JohnsonDCSCodi.1S.48
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Tu 8:30Minecraft Math 2-4Using school provided technology and yes, Minecraft, we will be exploring multiplication, division, order of operations, volume, area, and many other math concepts. Students will be introduced to some basic programming languages commonly used in computer science and programming fields. Students will feel successful if they are in a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade curriculum and know basic computer skills (some typing skills). They should also be confident as an independent learner, as much of the class depends on the students being able to work independently on their computers. This class helps meet math standards for these grades.Anna Landgren$0.00DCSMine.1S.24
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Tu 9:30Biz Town (REPEAT) 4-8In this simulation, students will learn to work as an employee, manager, CEO, or CFO of a simulated business. They will prepare for a one-day simulation on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (mandatory for all students - we will take the bus), in a simulated community up in Portland that includes press, businesses, restaurants, banks, and even a town hall with civic employees. While they prepare, they will learn business skills, customer service, personal finance, and many other great things along the way! What parents need to know: The curriculum for this class is published by JA Biztown, and it comes to us at roughly a third-grade reading level. If your student shows reading levels below this threshold, please come and talk to us so we can find ways for your student to feel successful in this class. Also, be aware that the math in the curriculum comes to us at a third-grade level as well. Please let us know if we need to find a way to work with your student in this area. Students will be expected to think critically and join in discussions in class. If accommodations are needed, please contact Mr. Johnson or Mrs. McQueen so we can discuss how to best serve your student so they can feel successful in this class! Helps meet economics, math and civics / social studies standards for these grades.Andy Johnson, Stasey Norstrom$15.00DCSBizT.1S.48
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Tu 9:30Masters of Math K-2Instructors will work with different groups of students to develop math skills at each child’s own level. Through games, manipulatives, open play, and in other engaging ways some students will work on identifying and learning numbers, patterns, basic geometry, and counting, adding, and subtracting, while others will be learning more advanced math skills - fractions, geometry, secret codes, graphing, data handling, time, and money. Helps meet math standards for these grades.Meredith RichDCSMast.1S.K2
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Tu 9:30Messy Science 2-5 Explosions, dissections, and research, oh my! Students will explore the scientific method through a variety of chemistry and biology experiments you don't want to do in your own kitchen! We will be inspiring a real interest in scientific investigation, culminating in a science fair on the last day of class. Your student will feel successful in this class if he/she can make hypotheses, show curiosity about scientific investigations, read paragraphs and simple scientific texts, and do scientific research or experiments using the scientific method. Helps meet chemistry and biology standards for these grades.Anna Landgren$15.00DCSMess.1S.25
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Tu 9:30U.S. History & Literature 5-8Students will develop their skill with the Structure and Style Writing Method while learning about interesting, important people and events in U.S. history from the explorers to the twentieth century. The literature component studies six novels that integrate with the historical topics used for writing assignments. Vocabulary words are also a component. Students would participate in group discussions and learn more about literary devices. Students will feel successful in this class if they are proficient readers and able to write paragraphs and essays. Helps meet social studies and language arts standards for these grades. Reading list for spring term (historical fiction): "By the Great Horn Spoon" & "Hattie Big Sky"Linda Connolly$20.00DCSUSHi.1S.58
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Tu 9:45Interval Training 5-8 (9:45-10:45) OFFSITE (OS)Students will experience functional fitness classes at the Iron Jungle Gym based on their own strength and fitness levels. They will be challenged to learn safety in agility, strength and functional movement skills both with and without equipment. These skills will help them grow in physical and mental health throughout their lives. Must wear loose sports clothing (no jeans), sports shoes, and bring their own water bottle to every class. Helps meet PE standards.Lisa Preston Iron Jungle, 101
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Dallas, OR		ITu1.1S.58
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Tu 11:20Recess & Lunch K-8 (11:20-12:10)A great time to play, get exercise, and socialize with other DCS students of all ages! All students go across the street to the Sgt. Ian M. Tawney Memorial Park (weather permitting) from 11:20 to 11:40. Recess counts toward 30 minutes of PE on your DCS PE Log! Weather appropriate attire is a must, we will do outdoor recess whenever possible. Lunch takes place back at DCS. Student's eat lunch together (Main Room - Grades 2-4, EC Room - Grades K-1, MS Room - Grades 5-8) from 11:45 to 12:10 and students must bring their own lunch (cold lunch is preferable).Lori JonesDCS ReTu.1S.K8
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Tu 12:15Intro. To Japanese Language & Culture 2-5An exploration of Japanese language, history, money, classroom etiquette and activities, basic greetings, festivals, and ceremonies. By the end of the term, students will be able to write their name in Japanese syllabary, understand and say every day Japanese greetings and phrases, and articulate the different aspects of Japanese and American culture. Students will learn through crafts, food (making and eating), interactions with authentic items from Japan, and games. Students will feel successful if they are proficient in reading and writing the English language. Helps meet foreign language and social studies standards for these grades.Anna Landgren$10.00DCSJapa.1S.25
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Tu 12:15Sign Language K-4Taught by Jen Teal, an experienced local ASL educator, students will learn and reinforce basic signs to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people in our community. Helps meet language arts standards for these grades.Jen Teal$5.00DCSSign.1S.K4
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Tu 12:15STEM through Art (2 Hours) 5-8This two-hour class (12;30-2:25) is designed to develop technical art skills and will include "seeing" exercises - activities and practices that will help develop right brain skills, such as spatial differentiation and proportion perception. This will include an introduction to perspective drawing and other projects that emphasize realistic or representational art, (vs. modern, abstract, contemporary art). Math skills and beginning physical sciences will be surreptitiously covered in the process through multiple media. Perfection is not the end goal. Improvement of skills is. To that end, there will be recommended at-home practices for most of the exercises. For those students who have taken the class in previous terms, we will be using new materials and methods for the exercises and practices done in previous classes. The goals will be the same, but repeat students won't be bored. This class helps meet science, math and fine arts standards for these grades.Jo Dhooghe$25.00DCSSTEM.1S.58
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Tu 12:15Ukulele 4-8For continuing Ukulele students. New students may join if they already have at least several months of ukulele or other string instrument experience and know how to play chords. Daily practice is strongly encouraged. This class will focus on the foundations of ukulele playing. We will be learning about the basics-parts of the ukulele, string names, tuning, and playing beginning chords, rhythms, and melodies, as an ensemble and solo. The goal is to support creativity, rhythm, and collaboration, and empower students to acquire the skills to learn and play simple songs. Students will feel successful in this class if they are interested in music and motivated to practice the skills they learn each week. Each student must have their own ukulele (which can be purchased with allotment funds if you don't already own one or find one to borrow). This class helps meet music and performing arts standards for these grades.Kaitlyn Stowell$5.00DCSUkul.1S.48
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Tu 12:15Independent Study 2-8Requires the approval of your DCS Guide. Assignments must be sent in by parents each week. Students can work independently on a pre-approved online / distance learning course or home-learning project in a small classroom under staff supervision.DCS StaffDCSIST1.1S.28
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Tu 1:30Independent Study 2-8Requires the approval of your DCS Guide. Assignments must be sent in by parents each week. Students can work independently on a pre-approved online / distance learning course or home-learning project in a small classroom under staff supervision.DCS StaffDCSIST2.1S.28
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Tu 1:30Music K-3This class will focus on exploring the power of music in its many forms! Students will learn about different instruments and musical styles, as well as different uses of music. Some examples include exploring the roles of music in nature and in everyday life, music as relaxation, creating a personalized playlist for emotion regulation, songwriting, and playing/singing music as an ensemble. Students will feel successful in this class if they enjoy music and can work well independently and with others. This class helps meet music and performing arts standards for these grades.Kaitlyn StowellDCSMusi.1S.K3
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Tu 1:30Sign Language 4-8 Taught by Jen Teal, an experienced local ASL educator, students will learn and reinforce basic signs to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people in our community. Helps meet language arts standards for these grades.Jen Teal$5.00DCSSign.1S.48
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Tu 1:30Weather & Climate 3-5This semester we will discover water cycle terminology, and processes, as seen in our physical world as Weather. We will learn about Density, Air Pressure, Cloud Formation, Types of Precipitation, Wind Patterns, Fronts, and how to read a Weather Map. All this will culminate in students collaborating as teams to create a Weather Report Broadcast for a region of their choice! Your student will feel successful if they are reading, and writing, at a 3-4 grade level.Kimberly SchreinerDCSWeat.1S.24
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Tu 2:30Art Skills 1-4Geared toward our younger budding artists, this class will both inspire creativity and build basic art skills, like seeing lines, shadow, and perspective. We will be developing fine motor skills and other basic drawing skills while creating fun works of art over the course of the term. Students will feel successful in this class if they understand that part of becoming an artist involves developing and practicing different skills, and can demonstrate patience, perseverance, and focus during class. This class helps meet fine arts standards for these grades.Jo Dhooghe$20.00DCSArtS.1S.14
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Tu 2:30Chess 4-8Learn & improve chess skills! The instructor will be having students playing chess with others and using iPad apps, learning different strategies and tactics to think ahead and outsmart an opponent. Learning chess increases problem-solving skills, improves spatial awareness, analytical and strategic thinking, and memory, and builds confidence and concentration. Parents are encouraged to participate as well. Covers math standards for these grades (logic, patterns, problem-solving).Chris Scadden$0.00DCSChes.1S.48
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Tu 2:30Design a School 3-5Have your students ever wondered what it would be like to design their own school? School design isn't easy, but imagine the possibilities when kids are given the opportunity. Design A School integrates elements of research, planning, math, and ELA skills as students plan, build and design a brand-new school. By the end of this class students will have worked through the process of creating a school filled with classrooms, a library, gym(s), tech labs, or ANYTHING else they think their school needs. For students to feel successful, they must understand the four math processes, can write, and have a great imagination!Stasey NorstromDCSDesi.1S.35
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Tu 2:30Public Lands / National & State Parks 5-8This is part two of last term's class. Students will learn about how National Parks and National lands are set aside, why they are set aside, and the importance of these spaces of wilderness in the United States. They will learn about the legislation and the grass roots movements that make national parks happen. Students will create a "documentary" (PowerPoint, Prezi, or movie) on their assigned park. They will learn the people, places, and the features that make these parks and places amazing. Students may take this class even if they didn't take part one during winter term. Helps meet history / social studies and language arts standards for these grades.Andy JohnsonDCSPubl.1S.48
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Tu 2:45Interval Training 5-8 (2:45-3:45) OFFSITE (OS)Students will experience functional fitness classes at the Iron Jungle Gym based on their own strength and fitness levels. They will be challenged to learn safety in agility, strength and functional movement skills both with and without equipment. These skills will help them grow in physical and mental health throughout their lives. Must wear loose sports clothing (no jeans), sports shoes, and bring their own water bottle to every class. Helps meet PE standards.Lisa Preston Iron Jungle, 101
SW Court St.,
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W 8:30Innovators 3-5 We will teach the mindset of innovation through example, iteration, creation, failure, and reflection, and cultivate your students' curiosity and determination to try something different. Each week we will focus on the physics of a different simple machine, then create one of our own using donated, recycled household supplies. The activities will be both individual and collaborative, within an environment where creativity is celebrated! We will also be designing small items using Ultimaker or TinkerCad software to print on 3D printers at the end of the term. Helps meet science & art standards for these grades.Kimberly Schreiner$10.00DCSInno.1S.35
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W 8:30Needlework 2-8Several different instructors will teach crochet (2 weeks), cross-stitch (2 weeks), hand sewing (2 weeks) and macramé or loom knitting (2 weeks). Supplies provided or bring your own. Helps meet fine arts standards for these grades and develop interesting skills for future development and fine motor skills.Monica McQueen$15.00DCSNeed.1S.28
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W 8:30Tumbling & Yoga K-4This 50-minute class combines both Tumbling Skills and Kids Yoga. Tumbling: Duration 40 minutes - This class is for students with no experience in tumbling up to level 1 tumbling experience. Beginner students are to learn proper technique for basic body position, flexibility, conditioning exercises and spatial awareness. This class provides a solid foundation for more difficult skills to be learned as students gain strength, coordination and confidence. Kids train handstands, rolling, bridge skills, and, of course, cartwheels! - Kids Yoga: Duration 15 minutes - This class includes simple to intermediate yoga poses with music, art, relaxation and mindfulness activities. Children will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and visualization techniques. Active and fun, this class is designed to help students develop strength, flexibility, concentration and focus. - Students will need to bring a full bottle of water and come dressed in activewear. Dresses, skirts and jeans are not appropriate attire for this class. Covers PE standards for these grades.Sarah McGowan$0.00DCSTumb.1S.K4
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W 8:30Zombie Geography Part III 5-8This is a geography class first! We will play off of the first two classes (though, having being enrolled in them is not essential for this class), and we will look at what it means to resettle in a new geographical location after being displaced from somewhere else. This class is focused on what is required for survival and for human settlement. We will look at climate, physical geography, and community as the focus in this class. Helps meet geography and science standards for these gradesAndy JohnsonDCSZomb.1S.58
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W 9:30Create a Zoo - Design, Research, Writing, Math 3-6This class is based around the idea of students creating a zoo using their knowledge of area and perimeter, along with many other math (and academic) skills to create a unique learning opportunity that apply to real-life situations. Students will be required to use checklists, create blue prints, incorporate map skills, and more with this form of project-based learning to build their own zoo. For students to feel successful, they must have an understanding of all four math processes (with a focus on multiplication), have basic writing skills, and have a great imagination.Stasey NorstromDCSCrea.1S.3-6
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W 9:30Health & Fitness Roundup 6-8In this two hour class taught by our certified health and fitness instructor, we will spend about 45 minutes exercising (either outdoors doing interval training workouts in the park or indoors doing stretching, strengthening or yoga exercises) and about an hour learning about and researching healthy lifestyle choices like a well-balanced diet, the importance of physical activity, what science tells us about sleep, screen-time, social connections, meditation, eating too much sugar, drinking enough water, and more. Helps meet 45 minutes of PE and health and language arts standards for these grades.Sarah McGowanDCSHeal.1S.68
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W 9:30Innovators K-2We will teach the mindset of innovation through example, iteration, creation, failure, and reflection, and cultivate your students' curiosity and determination to try something different. Each week we will focus on the physics of a different simple machine, then create one of our own using donated, recycled household supplies. The activities will be both individual and collaborative, within an environment where creativity is celebrated! Helps meet science & art standards for these grades.Kimberly SchreinerDCSInno.1S.K2
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W 9:30Oceans 2-5We will broaden our scientific knowledge of the ocean’s habitat through studying specific ocean life forms and learn about the properties of water. We will work in small groups and as a whole to explore and get to know the plants and animals found in our world’s oceans. This class helps meet science standards for these grades.Meredith RichDCSOcea.1S.25
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W 11:20Recess & Lunch K-8 (11:20-12:10)A great time to play, get exercise, and socialize with other DCS students of all ages! All students go across the street to the Sgt. Ian M. Tawney Memorial Park (weather permitting) from 11:20 to 11:40. Recess counts toward 30 minutes of PE on your DCS PE Log! Weather appropriate attire is a must, we will do outdoor recess whenever possible. Lunch takes place back at DCS. Student's eat lunch together (Main Room - Grades 2-4, EC Room - Grades K-1, MS Room - Grades 5-8) from 11:45 to 12:10 and students must bring their own lunch (cold lunch is preferable).Lori JonesDCS ReW1.1S.K8
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W 12:15Artsy Math K-3This course is designed to build your student’s math skills by utilizing their enthusiasm for creating art! We will incorporate a wide range of media and create fine art-inspired projects using math, including tessellations, pixel art using graph paper, grids, and dot grids. We will explore projects that teach symmetry, use equations, counting, addition, and multiplication to create art, play with geometric shapes like spirals, hexagrams, and tetrahedrons and learn about patterns and motifs used by cultures from all over the world,Kimberly SchreinerDCSArts.1S.K3
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W 12:15Choir / Music Theory 4-8Performing music in a group is an amazing way to improve collaboration, empathy, rhythm, math skills, and has been shown to improve people's moods. We will be learning some music theory (reading notes, learning about rhythm, musical notation, etc.) and learning songs to perform for our DCS community at the end of the term. Students will feel successful in this class if they enjoy singing and are highly motivated to put their best effort into learning to perform music with others. This class helps meet music and performing arts standards for these grades.Kaitlyn Stowell$5.00DCSChoi.1S.48
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W 12:15Disasters & Preparedness 3-5 This class will be split between Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Blanton into two- 4-week sections. The first section will cover natural disasters (earthquakes, severe weather, tsunami, flooding, etc.) and then will be followed by a Disaster Preparedness section in which students will learn some basic steps they can take to be prepared for a disaster including creating their own personal backpack kit to take home and how to prepare supplies and plans at home.Emily Blanton, Andy Johnson$20.00DCSPrep.1S.35
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W 12:15Independent Study 2-8Requires the approval of your DCS Guide. Assignments must be sent in by parents each week. Students can work independently on a pre-approved online / distance learning course or home-learning project in a small classroom under staff supervision.DCS StaffDCSISW1.1S.28
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W 12:15National Math Club 6-8 Advanced math for middle school students! Using the Math Counts’ National Math Club resources and a variety of games, including pre-algebra and algebra games and activities, geometry and logic puzzles, secret codes and real-life math problems from our community. If you are loving math, problem-solving, or just want to get better at pre-algebra, algebra and geometry, this math club is for you! Your student will feel successful in this class if they are in a 6th, 7th or 8th grade math curriculum, have passed the Let's Go Learn Pre-Algebra assessment, or have otherwise demonstrated an interest in learning more advanced middle-school math skills. Students should be familiar with pre-algebra equations, geometric equations (area, perimeter, radius, circumference, etc.), decimals, and fractions. This class helps meet math standards for these grades.Anna Landgren$0.00DCSNati.1S.68
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W 12:15Running Club 5-8 (12:20-1:25) OFFSITE (OS)Starting and ending at DCS but mostly taking place outside or at World Gym. Students will start off with stretching and warm ups and then will go with two certified fitness instructors (one a track coach with La Creole who has also qualified to run the Boston Marathon and one DCS staff member) on a group run (either outdoors in good weather or inside on the World Gym treadmills in poor weather), working to develop good running technique and endurance gradually. Students can be confident that they will be ready to participate in other extracurricular running clubs or groups, like the track team at La Creole middle school (spring term) or cross country (fall term). Runs will begin and end at DCS. Students must wear appropriate running clothes (or bring clothing and shoes to change into before beginning the run). Meets PE standards for these ages. Students will need to bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothes to run in. Jeans are not acceptable.Sarah McGowan, Jerry MullinsDCS / World GymRunn.1S.58
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W 1:30Book Club 3-5Students will read and discuss The Lemonade War and/or Because of Winn-Dixie (based on time and students' choice). Students must be able to read independently and carry on discussions about chapter books. Helps meet language arts standards fo these grades. Stasey Norstrom$5.00Book.1S.35
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W 1:30Independent Study 2-8Requires the approval of your DCS Guide. Assignments must be sent in by parents each week. Students can work independently on a pre-approved online / distance learning course or home-learning project in a small classroom under staff supervision.DCS StaffDCSISW2.1S.28
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W 1:30Music Biz 5-8Students will learn how a song goes from writing to production. Students will learn the business side (economics, distribution, and recording process) that goes along with song-writing. Students will work on writing a song, or use a song that they know (public domain) and spicing it up! Students will have the teacher's help in recording the song, adding instrumentation, and learning about "post production" dynamics. The end result will be for students to have a recording that they can distribute as their final project.Kaitlyn Stowell, Andy JohnsonDCSMuBi.1S.58
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W 1:30Our Planet 5-8The Netflix original documentary series “Our Planet” tells the story of the one place we all call home, because if we understand our planet, we can create a future where we all thrive. The emphasis of this class is on the specific, scientific information given in each episode as well as human impact on our precious planet. Although it is not necessary to pre-watch the designated episode, it would be helpful. “Our Planet” is a beautifully assembled piece of art, and the basis for class discussion, in-class research, writing, debate, and presentations. Your student will feel successful if they can read and write at a minimal 3rd grade level as well as use a Chromebook to research and write. Helps meet science and language arts standards for these grades.Kimberly SchreinerDCSOurP.1S.58
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W 1:30Pioneer Days K-3Following up on the Oregon Trail field trip, students will hear stories and excerpts from diaries of pioneers on the Oregon trail, play historic games, help map out an eight-week Oregon Trail journey, learn about some realities of life on the trail (roles of children, types of food eaten, entertainment, medicines, encounters with indigenous Americans, forts, homesteading, and more). Helps meet social studies / history and language arts standards for these grades.Meredith Rich$5.00DCSPion.1S.K3
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W 2:45Martial Arts K-8 (2:45-3:45) OFFSITE (OS)Kicks for Kids™ is a martial arts program for children ages 6 through 12. Students in Kicks for Kids™ learn Taekwondo, Karate and self-defense techniques. Students have a great time while improving their fitness and gaining traits to benefit them throughout life. Aside from fitness, discipline and self-confidence, students learn the five tenets of Taekwondo. Students will attend this class twice per week, on both Mondays AND Wednesdays. Helps meet PE standards for these grades.Parkside Self DefenseParkside Self
Defense - 145 SW
Mill Street, Dallas,
OR 97338		MarW.1S.K8
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W 2:45Swimming Levels 1&2 (2:45) OFFSITE (OS)2:45 to 3:15 - For Level 1 & 2 swimmers only. Depending on the level, students will be learning various swimming skills. Parents must stay at the pool while their child(ren) are in the lesson. Helps meet PE standards for these grades. Siblings can wait with parents at a table or in the bleachers at the side of the pool if they end up in separate time-slots for lessons. Younger siblings can pay $2 to play in the wading pool (supervised by parents) while DCS students are in lessons.Dallas Aquatic Center$20.00Dallas Aquatic
Center - 1005 SE
Lacreole Dr,
Dallas, OR 97338		SwW1.1S.K8
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W 3:15Swimming Levels 2&3 (3:15) OFFSITE (OS)3:15 to 3:45 - For Level 2 & 3 swimmers only. Depending on the level, students will be learning various swimming skills. Parents must stay at the pool while their child(ren) are in the lesson. Helps meet PE standards for these grades. Siblings can wait with parents at a table or in the bleachers at the side of the pool if they end up in separate time-slots for lessons. Younger siblings can pay $2 to play in the wading pool (supervised by parents) while DCS students are in lessons.Dallas Aquatic Center$20.00Dallas Aquatic
Center - 1005 SE
Lacreole Dr,
Dallas, OR 97338		SwW2.1S.K8
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W 3:45Swimming Levels 1&3 (3:45) OFFSITE (OS) 3:45-4:15 - For Level 1 & 2 swimmers only. Depending on the level, students will be learning various swimming skills. Parents must stay at the pool while their child(ren) are in the lesson. Helps meet PE standards for these grades. Siblings can wait with parents at a table or in the bleachers at the side of the pool if they end up in separate time-slots for lessons. Younger siblings can pay $2 to play in the wading pool (supervised by parents) while DCS students are in lessons.Dallas Aquatic Center$20.00Dallas Aquatic
Center - 1005 SE
Lacreole Dr,
Dallas, OR 97338		SwW3.1S.K8
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Th 8:30Art of Nature SPRING K-3Each week a new science topic related to Spring will be briefly introduced. The majority of our class time will be spent working on a matched art project, which emphasizes both the scientific concept, and an art skill. Art projects will use various media: drawing, watercolor painting, mixed media, pencil drawing, and textile arts to name a few. Reading at a 1st grade level would be helpful. However, if your student is not a reader, we will help them. They will truly feel successful if they are able to follow basic instructions, and have a joy for creating art! No previous experience is required! Helps meet science and fine arts standards for these grades.Kimberly Schreiner$5.00DCSNatu.1S.K3
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Th 8:30Becoming President 5-8The presidential races of 1800, 1936, and 1964 were great heated elections that we can learn a lot from! Students will play roles like campaign manager, presidential candidate, and voter in the simulations (3 total simulations) of these great elections. Students will learn concepts of debate, compromise, understanding others' points of view, voter registration, political parties, and the electoral college. Helps meet history / social studies and language arts standards for these grades.Andy JohnsonDCSPres.1S.58
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Th 8:30Grammar & Punctuation 3-6While today's technology covers up many of our writing mistakes and hides our lack of writing skills, it is crucial that every student knows how to use grammar and punctuation correctly in order to be successful in the future. The sooner students master these skills, the easier it'll be for them in all things writing and reading from this point forward. This course will help your student become a better writer with a focus on grammar and punctuation skills (lots of practice drills, games, online activities and worksheets). This course helps meet the language arts state standards.Meredith RichDCSGram.1S.36
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Th 8:30Spanish 3-8Students will continue learning the basics of Spanish including community vocabulary such as occupations, places, and activities. Your child will feel successful in this class if they are interested in learning a foreign language and are willing to practice at home. Students should also have completed the first term of Spanish or several levels in Duolingo or another Spanish program. Those wishing to join for the first time should contact the instructor first. Students should bring a notebook or binder to collect handouts each day. Helps cover language arts standards for these grades.Melina Lawson$5.00DCSSpan.1S.38
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Th 9:30Ballet & Jazz Dance K-4 (10:00-11:00) OFFSITE (OS) Four weeks of ballet followed by four weeks of jazz dancing taught OFFSITE at the Dallas Ballet and Dance Academy. Students will perform in the year-end dance recital with all other students of Dallas Ballet and Academy of Dance. Students will need their own ballet shoes, a leotard and tights. Helps meet PE and performing arts standards for these grades.Veronica Williams$20.00Dallas Ballet
and Academy of
Dance - 139 SW
Mill Street ~
Dallas, OR
97338
BaJ1.1S.K4
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Th 9:30City X Design Thinking & 3D Printing 5-8Students will reinforce creativity, collaboration, problem-solving and other important skills in this fun project-based learning SIM. It’s up to our students to help solve problems experienced by citizens of City X, a new colony on a distant planet. We will learn steps in design thinking and use 3D printers to create prototypes - learning about the Citizens, getting to know their challenges, brainstorming solutions, and ultimately designing inventions that the Citizens of City X would use. Their problems relate to health, safety, communication, transportation, and more. We will be collaborating, creating, empathizing, designing, and using Ultimaker & TinkerCad software to create designs that we will print on 3D printers. http://www.cityxproject.com/workshop/ Taught by community educator & former designer Bill McQueen.Bill McQueen$10.00DCSCity.1S.58
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Th 9:30DCS, A Pioneer School 3-8 Replicating the school experience of the mid-1800s, this simulation has students playing for enough points to graduate to the next grade. Students write in a diary, create clothespin dolls, do old-fashioned math drills, handwriting exercises, and work in groups, giving them insights into the history and the beginnings of the school system. Students also read literature available during the 1800s and write about the pioneer experience. Students will essentially be attending a simulation of a one room school house, and working together with other grades in the school.Andy Johnson, Meredith RichDCSPion.1S.38
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Th 9:30STEM through Stories K-2Learning math, science, engineering and technology using picture books, folk tales, fables & fairy tales. Lots of hands-on projects after an attention-grabbing story, what could be better? Helps meet science, math, and language arts standards for these grades.Melina LawsonDCSSTEM.1S.K2
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Th 9:30Top Secret - Food Science & Literature 3-5Dawn Adams will teach the novel "Top Secret" by John Reynolds Gardiner for the first hour of each class. (The main character does a science project in which people can photosynthesize, like plants, in order to end world hunger and food shortage). We will read; study literature elements like character, setting, etc.; study grammar and vocabulary. Each student will write an essay and/or create a project on solving a social issue of the student’s choice. For the second hour, Andy Johnson will do projects on world hunger, the economics of food growth and distribution, etc. and Kimberly Schreiner will do a unit on plant life, photosynthesis, the science of growing food, and why the human body cannot photosynthesize. Helps meet language arts, social studies & science standards for these grades.Dawn Adams, Andy Johnson, Kimberly SchreinerDCSTopS.1S.35
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Th 12:15Ballet/Jazz 4-8 (12:20-1:15) OFFSITE (OS)Four weeks of ballet followed by four weeks of jazz dancing taught OFFSITE at the Dallas Ballet and Dance Academy. Students will perform in the year-end dance recital with all other students of Dallas Ballet and Academy of Dance. Students will need their own ballet shoes, a leotard and tights. Helps meet PE and performing arts standards for these grades.Veronica Williams$20.00Dallas Ballet
and Academy of
Dance - 139 SW
Mill Street ~
Dallas, OR
97338
BaJ2.1S.K4
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Th 12:15Character Counts K-2REPEAT of winter term Character Education class. Each week we will read a picture book and hear about a real person who shows the character trait(s). The definitions below are a starting point on which we will continue to build, and students will produce their own definitions and think of ways they can show those character traits in their own lives. We will also discuss what might make it difficult to have those traits and how we can help ourselves and others improve. Students will have the opportunity to share what they have learned with the rest of the DCS community through posters and the school newsletter. In addition, we will begin each class with an emotional check-in, promoting self-awareness and empathy for others.Melina LawsonDCSChar.1S.K2
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Th 12:15Disasters & Preparedness 6-8 This class will be split between Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Blanton into two- 4-week sections. The first section will cover natural disasters (earthquakes, severe weather, tsunami, flooding, etc.) and then will be followed by a Disaster Preparedness section in which students will learn some basic steps they can take to be prepared for a disaster including creating their own personal backpack kit to take home and how to prepare supplies and plans at home.Emily Blanton, Andy Johnson$20.00DCSPrep.1S.68
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Th 12:15Elections 101 2-4Primaries are in full swing and a presidential election is just a few months away! We will get to know the history of some important U.S. elections of the past, and the basics of elections, campaigns, the electoral college, and the voting process. We will also discuss why voting is such an important right, and why reliable information is so important and how we can find out if information we hear in political ads and news is factual. Helps meet civics and language arts standards for these grades.Meredith RichDCSElec.1S.24
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Th 12:15Genius Hour - Passion Projects (research & presentation) 3-8Students who can choose what they are studying or researching tend to be more engaged in their learning projects and internalize and remember their learning for longer periods of time. We will be providing students with a few themes or concepts: Community, Arts, Ecology, Animals, Friendship, and Learning. They will choose their own topic and guiding question within these concepts, conduct research and first-person interviews, create a presentation, and come up witn a plan to take some kind of action relating to their topic, which they may choose to put into action before the end of the term or during the summer. With a focus on the research and inquiry process, reliable resources, interview techniques, presentation skills, connecting big concepts and ideas, and promoting a "taking action" mentality. Students will feel successful if they can read independently and focus on researching an idea that they feel strongly about. Based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Exhibition model, this class helps meet language arts and social studies standards for these grades. Stasey NorstromDCSGeni.1S.38
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Th 1:30Art of Nature SPRING 3-6Each week a new science topic related to Spring will be briefly introduced. The majority of our class time will be spent working on a matched art project, which emphasizes both the scientific concept, and an art skill. Art projects will use various media: drawing, watercolor painting, mixed media, pencil drawing, and textile arts to name a few. Reading at a 3rd grade level would be helpful. Students will truly feel successful if they are able to follow basic instructions, and have a joy for creating art! No previous experience is required! Helps meet science and fine arts standards for these grades.Kimberly SchreinerDCSArtS.1S.36
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Th 1:30Exploration of Symbols 2-5Symbols are all around us! Learn about graphics, development of writing, metaphor, cultures and more, including symbols of maps & map keys, secret codes, Hieroglyphics and other ancient writing, symbols of America and other countries, math symbols, and more. Students will learn about history, math, geography, communications, civics, and more, and make connections between several big ideas and conepts. Helps meet language arts and math standards for these grades.Melina LawsonDCSExpl.1S.25
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Th 1:30Money, Measures & Minutes K-2This is a hands-on course with many manipulatives and games that will help us work on strategies to support identifying coins and money values, and counting mixed coins systematically. Students will learn to tell time to the hour, half-hour, quarter hour and minute as well as word problem applications for both time and money. We will also explore the basics of measuring height, width, length and weight. Helps cover math standards for these grades.Meredith RichDCSMone.1S.K2
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Th 1:30Westward Expansion - Indiginous Perspective 6-8Students will explore the US migration to the west that took place in the late 18th and early 19th centuries from the primary source documents and perspective of indigenous peoples / Native Americans. Students will study The Lewis and Clark Expedition, The California Gold Rush, The Oregon Trail, and the First Trans-Continental Railway. The class will look at the impact of the Indigenous tribes of the US, and how the migration changed the cultures that were already settled in North America. We will look at Human-Environment Interaction, and we will explore the popular places, people, and events of these movements. Helps meet history and language arts standards for these grades.Andy JohnsonDCSWInd.1S.68
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Th 1:45Tap Dance K-4 (1:45-2:45) OFFSITE (OS)Beginning Tap Dancing taught OFFSITE at the Dallas Ballet and Dance Academy. Students will need their own tap shoes. Students will perform in the year-end dance recital with all other students of Dallas Ballet and Academy of Dance. Students will need their own ballet shoes, a leotard and tights. Helps meet PE and performing arts standards for these grades.Veronica Williams$20.00Dallas Ballet
and Academy of
Dance - 139 SW
Mill Street ~
Dallas, OR
97338
TapD.1S.K4
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Th 2:30Phantom Tollbooth (Lit.) 4-6This class will read The Phantom Tollbooth written by Norton Juster. Students will engage in teacher-led discussions and explore the book's themes and concepts. Students will feel successful in this class if they can read at a 4th grade reading level (we will be reading silently & out loud) and follow along with this complex novel as a group. Students will also be expected to read the book to themselves outside of class to keep up with weekly reading goals. This class helps meet language arts standards for these grades. Stasey Norstrom$5.00DCSPhan.1S.46
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Th 2:30Seuss & Phonics K-2Learning & reinforcing beginning reading skills using Dr. Seuss books & activities to practice phonics-based reading with rhymes & repetition. Your student will feel successful in this class if they are an early reader, still sounding out many or some words as they read. We will be practicing high-frequency sight words and other reading techniques to improve decoding, fluency and comprehension. Helps meet language arts standards for these grades.Melina LawsonSeus.1S.K2
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Th 2:30Tumbling & Yoga 1-5This 50-minute class combines both Tumbling Skills and Kids Yoga. Tumbling: Duration 40 minutes - This class is for students with no experience in tumbling up to level 1 tumbling experience. Beginner students are to learn proper technique for basic body position, flexibility, conditioning exercises and spatial awareness. This class provides a solid foundation for more difficult skills to be learned as students gain strength, coordination and confidence. Kids train handstands, rolling, bridge skills, and, of course, cartwheels! - Kids Yoga: Duration 15 minutes - This class includes simple to intermediate yoga poses with music, art, relaxation and mindfulness activities. Children will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and visualization techniques. Active and fun, this class is designed to help students develop strength, flexibility, concentration and focus. - Students will need to bring a full bottle of water and come dressed in activewear. Dresses, skirts and jeans are not appropriate attire for this class. Covers PE standards for these grades.Sarah McGowan$0.00DCSTumb.1S.15
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Th 2:30Westward Expansion - European Settlers Perspective 6-8Students will explore the US migration to the west that took place in the late 18th and early 19th centuries from the primary source documents and perspective of European settlers. Students will study The Lewis and Clark Expedition, The California Gold Rush, The Oregon Trail, and the First Trans-Continental Railway. The class will look at what drove the Euro-American settlers west, and why the different migrations took place. We will look at Human-Environment Interaction, and we will explore the popular places, people, and events of these movements. Helps meet history and language arts standards for these grades.Andy JohnsonDCSWEur.1S.68
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