Learning Leaps After School Enrichment Program

Taking Knowledge One Step Further

Course Catalog

Term 3 2018/19

High Plain Elementary

Program Director

Jai Mistry

JMistry@aps1.net

Finance and Registration

Mara Shanahan MShanahan@aps1.net

Learning Leaps

333 High Plain Road Andover 01810 www.learningleaps.org

mailto:JMistry@aps1.nethttp://www.learningleaps.org/

Welcome to Learning Leaps for the 2018/2019-year! We are pleased to be able to offer a variety of new and returning programs that meet the simple and important goal of Learning Leaps, which is to provide High Plain students with before and after school programs intended to enrich enhance and educate. While High Plain offers an outstanding educational program during the school day, Learning Leaps is intended to supplement those areas that will broaden the skills and knowledge that our parents and faculty have identified as critical for lifelong success. Most classes will run on a three-term system, with fall, winter and spring offerings. Prior to the start of each term, parents will be notified by email that registration is open. Learning Leaps classes are open to all High Plain students. Each class description will indicate the appropriate age or grade level the class targets and the specific meeting dates. All classes will be filled on a first come, first served, basis. A wait list will be created if necessary. Unless otherwise noted, morning classes will be scheduled from 7:30-8:30 AM, and after school classes will be held from 3:00-4:00 PM. All classes will be held at High Plain Elementary School. Our commitment is to provide a high quality but affordable after-school enrichment program for your child. Class fees will vary based on program expense and materials.

Learning Leaps programs are provided to be educational and fun for all participants. Students participating in the Learning Leaps programs are expected to follow the discipline policies that are in place in for the Andover Public Schools District. When a child's behavior detracts from the enjoyment of others, is disrespectful or presents a danger to the child or others that child will be removed from the remainder of the class. If the inappropriate behavior continues, a parent conference will be arranged. Continued unacceptable behavior will result in the child's removal from the program.

All children must be picked up promptly at the end of the class. In the case of late pick up, there will be a charge of $20 for the first 15 minutes and $20 for every 15 minutes thereafter. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up on time. If you know you will be late please notify the instructor of who will be picking up your child. A limited number of scholarships will be available each term (excluding the High 5 Club). If there is a child who is interested in attending a particular program and in need, please contact our School Principal, Pam Lathrop at plathrop@aps1.net. Please get involved; parents and grandparents are welcome to get involved too! Learning Leaps welcomes anyone with knowledge to share in a fun way. We need your talent, experience, leadership and teaching participation! If you have a class idea, development suggestions or just want to share some thoughts on how to make this expanded learning program the most engaging, inspiring and valuable that it can be for our children, please contact Jai Mistry. Thank you for your continued support and we hope that you and your children enjoy the new season of Learning Leaps.

mailto:plathrop@aps1.net

STEM Fundamentals

Jedi Engineering with LEGO® Materials

The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi! Explore engineering

principles by designing and building projects using LEGO® materials such as X-Wings, R2 Units,

Energy Catapults, Defense Turrets, and Settlements from a galaxy far, far away. Create motorized

and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire!

Grades: 1, 2, 3 & 4 Day: Thursday Dates: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6

Time: 3 – 4:30pm Location: Wood Hill Cafe Cost: $140 Inst: Playwell Staff

Returning for his fourth year thanks to High Plain parent, Doug Hubler we are pleased to be able to offer this very popular class. Do you have a child who is interested in programming? Have them try our Scratch class and start exploring the art of programming in a fun interactive setting. Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. This class is open to beginner and advanced students. Returning students will be given the opportunity to use more skills that are advanced. Grades: 3, 4 and 5 Days: Wednesday Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5 Time: 3 – 4:00pm Location: The Hub (In the Library) Cost: $85 Inst: Mr. Doug Hubler

Have you ever wondered how everyday things are made? Do you want to learn how to design things in 3D? Well, sign up for our new class, Mr. Hall’s 3D Tinker Academy! In this class students will learn how to use online software to help create and design objects. Students will also learn how a 3D printer works and get a chance to print one of their very own designs.

Grades: 4 & 5 Day: Tuesday Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4 Time: 3 – 4:00 pm Location: Maker Space Room Cost: $100 Inst: Mr. Hall (HPE’s Digital Learning Specialist)

Mr. Halls

After-School Cooking with

Taste Buds Kitchen Mystery Basket Calling all chefs! Cooking Shows have nothing on Taste Buds Kitchen's tasty cooking extravaganzas. Join us as we cook our way through mystery baskets and surprise ingredients to dazzle our palates and inspire our budding chefs. Featuring both savory and sweet recipes from our signature Taco Pop Tarts to Eggplant Parm Fries and Cardamom Coconut Cookies. Grab your creativity and let’s get cooking! Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Day: Monday Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10 (No Class 5/27) Time: 3 – 4:00 pm Location: Teacher’s Lounge Cost: $180 (Includes all supplies) Inst: Taste Buds Kitchen Staff

Rec Games

The kids will love this fun indoor and outdoor rec games class. This class will have your sports star build on essential skills while playing all well-known fun games, like basketball, floor hockey, volleyball maybe even soccer or softball if we get to head outside. The focus will be on having fun while learning fundamentals, positioning, passing and enhancing footwork skills, and teamwork. Students must have sneakers, a water bottle, a positive attitude and good sportsmanship! Grades: 3, 4 and 5 Day: Thursday Dates: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 Time: 3 – 4:00pm Location: HPE Gym Cost: $80 Inst: Mr. Dowd

Basketball

Everyone loves to shoot hoops out in the driveway or backyard. It’s the perfect way to get your exercise, practice your jump shot at home or just blow off some steam. But as much fun as it can be playing alone, it is much more fun with friends and with our very own PE teacher Mr. Fiore. This class will have your basketball star start the morning with some fun games like knock out, Horse, 21, Lightning, Around the World and All Star Shootout. They will build on essential basketball skills and fundamentals, positioning, passing and enhancing footwork skills, and teamwork. Students must have sneakers, a water bottle, a positive attitude and good sportsmanship! Grades: 4 and 5 Day: Thursday Dates: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 Time: 7:30 am to 8:30 am Location: HPE Gym Cost: $80 Inst: Mr. Fiore

Kids Sports

This is an after school opportunity for students in Kindergarten and First and Second grade to further develop their play in a social environment amongst peers, as well as enhance physical fitness. This program will be centered on games and activities that require following directions and working together. Students must have sneakers, a water bottle and good sportsmanship. Grades: K, 1 and 2 Day: Tuesday Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4 Time: 3 – 4:00pm Location: HPE Gym Cost: $80 Inst: Mrs. Thomas

Are you interested in learning a fun and useful skill? Are you curious about what you can create with some fabric and thread? Join us as we learn to sew and have fun creating. High Plain’s ELL teacher, Mrs. Turner, will teach this new introductory class in the basics of sewing. In this class, we will explore the basics of hand-sewing and machine sewing to create one-of-a-kind projects.

Grades: 3, 4 & 5 Day: Thursday Dates: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 Time: 3 – 4:00pm Location: The Maker Space Cost: $100 Inst: Mrs. Turner

Magic Brush Pottery & Fused Glass

Mixed Media Art Entering Grades K-4 Kids will be taught step-by-step painting instruction on several different mediums. There will be two days of ready-made pottery, two days of fused glass work, and one day of canvas art. All pottery pieces will be functional, such as mugs, bowls, or vases (pieces will vary). Art pieces will be returned by the end of the session. Please have the kids wear a shirt to get paint on during the last week as we will be using acrylic paints. All materials included. Grades: K, 1, 2, 3 & 4 Day: Thursday Dates: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30

Time: 3 – 4:00pm Location: Art Room Cost: $100 Inst: Magic Paint Brush Staff

Kidcasso Art Studio Grades K – 5 We are bringing the Kidcasso Art Studio experience to you! Each week our Kidcasso Art Educators will introduce students to a new artist. Students will explore the world of fine arts through painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture. Each lesson is created from the National Art Education Standards, Process-Based learning styles, and the Elements and Principles are art and design. Students will create up to six pieces of art, both 2D and 3D in this 6-week series.

Grades: K, 1, & 2 Day & Dates: Wednesday - 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5 Grades: 3, 4 & 5 Day & Dates: Thursday - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30

Time: 3 – 4:00pm Location: Art Room (Wed) Wood Hill Café (Thurs) Cost: $125 Inst: Kidcasso Staff