Sokol Gymnastics is an affordable recreational gymnastics program for boys and girls ages 5-18 years. The program enhances a child's strenght, coordination and agility as well as improvong concentration, team spirit and a sense of achievement. Gymnastics proves to be a great training experience for many other sports as well as cheerleading & dance. Sokol Milwaukee has been teaching gymnastics for over 140 years. (This will be the 3rd year of coaching here for Samantha & participation for Hannah.)

Class Dates: Sept 22 - May 26 on Tuesday nights

• Tots (5-6 yrs old) 6:45-8pm
• Boys (7-12 yrs) 6:45- 8pm
• Girls (7-12 yrs) 6:45 -8pm
• Juniors(13-17 yrs) 8-9:15pm

Location: Norway House 7507 W Oklahoma Ave (next to Classic Lanes)

Season Fee: $150 ($120 additional siblings)

Information: Jim Hron 414-817-0070

Upcoming sessions (specific dates to be announced later)

Hand Drumming for Home Schooled Children $183

Learn the basic hand patterns and techniques to play Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Traditional rhythms and exercises will be combined with improvisational rhythm games. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique for congas with the goal of performing together in an ensemble. Purchase of a hand drum is not required. Instruments are provided for class use.
Grades K5-12. 15 wks.

Grades K5-3
Prospect Ave. • Fridays 1-1:40pm • Starts 9/18/09
7557 Instructor: Anthony Ramirez

Grades 4-12
Prospect Ave. • Fridays 1:45-2:25pm • Starts 9/18/09
7558 Instructor: Anthony Ramirez

Violin for Home Schooled Children $183

Learn basic violin technique, pitch development, rudiments of note reading and music literacy. Students will develop ensemble skills as they learn to play melodies and harmony to folk songs, easy classical pieces and fiddle tunes. For children who have never played the violin or for those who would like a review. Violins are available from WCM for a $20 rental fee. Music will be provided. Grades 2-6. 15 wks.

Prospect Ave. • Fridays 1:45-2:25pm • Starts 9/18/09
7559 Instructor: Laura Rooney

*We also offer classes on Saturdays and weekday evenings. Please check class listings.

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
1584 North Prospect Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-276-5760 Fax: 414-276-6076

Learn to swim! Milwaukee County Parks lifeguards teach all levels of swimmers. Adults must accompany children, from 6 months of age through toddlers, for the entire class. Each pool is limited to 100 participants.
 
Sign up at the pool where you or your child will be taking lessons on Sat., June 13 from 9 a.m.-noon.

Lessons:  Saturdays from June 20-Aug. 22 (no July 4) Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Locations:  Grobshcmidt, Hales Corners, Holler, Jackson, McCarty, Pelican Cove,Sheridan, Washington, or Wilson

2009 Fee:
$35 per person per session  Summer Session #1 is FREE, courtesy Northwestern Mutual Life

http://www.milwaukeecounty.org/router.asp?docid=9151

 We meet at the White House of Music which is located at :  2101 North Springdale Road, Waukesha    

                                                       (just south of  Sams,  near Moreland and Springdale)

Class times are on Thursdays as follows:   Band 10:30-11:00 (beginner)

                                                                                                           12:00-12:45 (intermediate)

                                                                                             Orchestra 12:45pm-1:30pm (intermediate)

                                                                                                             10:00-10:30am (beginner)

Our sessions will be:   Summer I :  June 4 -July 16, 2009 (no class July 9^th), 6 weeks

                                    Summer II:  July 23 -August 27 , 2009, 6 weeks

                                        Or

                                     Summer I and II,   June 4 - August 27,  12 weeks

 Tuition is:   for 6 weeks:      $45.00 for the first student             

                                              $42.50 for each additional student or each additional class

                     for  both sessions:  $85 for the first student

                                                    $80 for each additional student or class

Please let me know if you will miss some classes due to vacation and I will adjust the cost.

                    **There is a $5.00 book  fee per student per semester (once in summer). **

Please complete the form(s) below and mail with your check (to Home School Band and Orchestra)

                                                                                                 To : Marcy Flanagan

                                                                                                         S. 32  W. 28153 Wern Way

                                                                                                         Waukesha, WI. 53189-9594

  Please call or e-mail with any questions. 

       262-968-9502 or mflanagan6@wi.rr.com

May16, 2009 Vol. 1, issue 3

Studios that stimulate learning, growth and creativity.

Master Studios is a series of studio offerings for children and young adults in the homeschooling community.

For more information please contact

Betsy Ballmann at (262)524-9694, Julie Reuss at (262)968-2438, mastersstudios@yahoo.com

or visit our website www.geocities.com/mastersstudios

Editor: Julie Reuss mastersstudios@yahoo.com

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Highlights from Adventures in Music: This was a rather eclectic semester with children creating their own compositions, learning melodies to music by famous classical composers, and internalizing the rhythm of Jazz!

All children (age 7-12) wrote their own composition to the poem “Fog” by Carl Sandburg. To prepare for this, the class acted out the poem and then brainstormed as to how one would musically create “fog”, a “cat”, “walking”, etc. Then, using a five note pentatonic scale, children wrote melodies and created their own harmonic accompaniments. The pieces turned out as unique as the children who wrote them. Some chose to write in 3/4 meter, some chose the more conventional 4/4 meter. Some chose a full range of sounds going from high to low which made these compositions especially interesting as instrumental pieces. Some chose to use a vocal range so that the piece could be sung. The result was a lovely collection of music that was well received at the Evening of Entertainment.

Learning to play the recorder was also a part of the past semester. Recorder sessions were used to reinforce note reading, to learn music theory such as “form”, and to play as an ensemble by using good recorder technique and musicianship skills. The children chose to perform three pieces at the Evening of Entertainment: a two part version of The Gospel Train; a Japanese round, Come Firefly Come, performed in two parts; and a two part arrangement of a 15^th Century French melody.

In their study of jazz, children learned that jazz is highly structured even though there is much spontaneity. They learned to “swing” by emphasizing beats two and four in a measure and what is meant by “swinging eight notes”. The children also learned the importance of syncopation, some history of how jazz came to be an art form, and the rudiments of how to “scat”.

Art Studio: Ms Ballmann choose to have students study Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian-born French Expressionist painter and founding member of The Blue Riders, a Munich group of Expressionist painters so that students could learn proper technique as well as art history. The children were up to the challenge and learned much about drawing, texture, style, and composition. Says Alex, age 10, of his experience, “I learned a lot about perspective.”, and Amelia , age 12, states, “Working with Miss Betsy is lots of fun. We spent a lot of time on our drawings. I learned a lot of new water color techniques from working on our paintings, too.”

In community news, Betsy Ballmann was honored to be selected by the Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators to present an art class to children at the Celebrate the Faith 2009 Catholic Homeschool Conference and Vendor Fair, April 24^th and 25^th at the Tommy Thompson Center in West Allis. Her class consisted of a study of a "Water-Lilies" painting by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. Participants were also given background information on Monet's painting techniques, compositional considerations, inspiration, and motivation.

Drama Studio: At the Evening of Entertainment, the Master Players performed an original, witty, and contemporary version of "Rapunzel" called,”A Bird, a Prince, and a Gypsy” written and directed by drama instructor, Betsy Ballmann. The play featured music by famous composers set to original lyrics also written by Ms Ballmann and performed by the Adventures in Music Students. In the beginning of the semester students were given many exercises to learn proper acting and stage technique, then parts were assigned to students based on areas where they needed to grow. The result was a wonderful production summed up by Alex, age 10, “It was a great experience. My friends and I had a fun time, too!”

Creative Writing Studio: Guided by Ms Ballmann, students were encouraged to open their minds to new ways of writing. Says Amelia, age 12, “Miss Betsy would have us read our stories out loud. Then she would give us ideas and pointers. Sometimes she would read poems to give good examples of writing style.” A new student, John, age 10 stated, “ I've never written this was before and it was amazing! I was really inspired and learned how to use commas, too!” Elliot, age 9 another first time student to Master Studios states, “I've written very few things and this story I'm writing is the best! It's a great experience!”

Looking to the Future: Master Studios is offering summer programs and well as programs in the Fall. Please visit our website for a complete listing of classes!!

This is from my friend Laura from Masters Touch. Please email her directly with any questions or to express interest in this possible class: levazquez76@hotmail.com

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American Government

Taught by John McAdams (for those new members who don't know, he's my father, and a Political Science professor at Marquette University).

6 week session, 4 days per week, in July and/or August (the equivalent of a college summer session)

The class would be for homeschooled highschoolers in grades 10, 11, and 12.  The content and time required would be equivalent to a high school credit in American Government.  The class would consist of lectures and discussion, with outside work and studying required.  Exams and/or papers will be assigned, turned in, and graded.  Students would also receive a grade for the class.

Cost: $150, plus two textbooks

Note: Regarding the cost, please keep in mind that he would be writing an entire curriculum for this class specifically, spending 6-weeks of his time focused on these students, grading papers and exams, etc.  The same class at Marquette runs into the thousands.  I'm just a good bargainer, LOL.  =P

Location: TBD (potentially Harvest Community Church, Oak Creek)

Minimum students needed: 20

Again, I'm just trying to determine interest, if any, at this point.  :)

Marquette University College of Engineering announces new programs for students ages 6 - 18:

List of programs & registration forms (pdf.) http://marquette.edu/engineering/pages/BeyondHighschool/documents/outreachspringwinter09.pdf

I still have room in our Art museum DOCENT led tour, which are super neat
and educational!

Please consider joining us on Tuesday, November 11th, at 10am:

K-4: Storytelling in Art Imagine, tell and listen to stories that artists
portray in their work.

5th and up grade: Weather in Art Link art and science through images that
describe weather conditions and seasons.

Just $2.00 per child and $8.00 for adult chaperone!

Thank you

jennifer

414 870-4409

Dear parent,

Master Studios is a series of studio offerings for children and young adults. These classes are taught by professionals who have a passion for creative education.

The highly trained teachers in each studio are excited to work with you and your children.  We will offer the following studios: 

Art Studio
Drama Studio
Latin Studio
Math Tutoring
Music Studio
Piano Studio
Science & Spanish Studio

At the end of each semester there will be an “Evening of Entertainment” for the students to share what they have experienced with family and friends.

See website for detailed studio descriptions & registration information: http://www.geocities.com/mastersstudios/

Thank you for registering early!! Most class sizes are limited and it is important for our teachers to prep and purchase adequate supplies and material in advance.

For more information please call Betsy Ballmann at (262)524-9694 or e-mail us at bb.ballmann@att.net

Fall Semester 2008
Classes held September 8 through December 9, 2008

Evening of Entertainment-student performances-December 1st, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m.

All studios will be held at:
First Presbyterian Church
810 N. East Ave.
Waukesha, WI  53186

           ...AN ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
                            {Formerly Fine Arts Curriculum Enrichment (FACE)}

Program information:

Elmbrook Church777 South Barker Road      Brookfield, WI 53045      262.786.7051

Day:  Tuesdays or Wednesdays 
               9:00 am - 12:10 pm

School year: September 16/17, 2008 - May 12 or 13, 2009                   {No class Thanksgiving week; Christmas break: December 11 -January 5; Easter break: April 14/15} 

Age: Grades K-8 (must be at least five years old to enroll)

Class Sizes:  Fifteen or less in each grade for Kindergarten-2nd Grade.  All other classes have less than twenty students per grade.

Schedule:  Classes are 50 minutes long for all studentsin grades 1-5. 
                       Middle School Classes are about 80 minutes apiece.

Overview of Morning:

Kindergarten:
Gym, Music, Art & other activities with Kindergarten Teacher

Elementry Age Classes (1st-5th):
Art, Gym, and Writing/Speech/Drama.

Fees: $12.00 per child, per morning.

Registration Fee: due upon registration  Early: $25 per child by May 15; Regular $35 by July 31; Late $45 after July 31

Semester I: $144 for 12 weeks 
Semester II $216 for 18 weeks.
Monthly payments will be determined by dividing the total fee by the number of months in the semester - Semester I: $36 per month, Semester II: $43.20 per month

Commitment:  Registered students are expected to complete an entire year. Financial commitment is for the entire year unless a family is relocated or an emergency situation presents itself. The director must be notified to be released from this agreement.

Questions? Please contact Karen Schroeder at 262-544-6535
or Email Karen at klschroeder@earthlink.net

{Course Descriptions}

{Art}  Instruction in drawing, painting and creativity focuses on the wonder of God’s creation and on people as artists made in God’s image. Students learn age-appropriate techniques of several mediums such as paint, pencils and oil pastels.  Most art supplies such as paint, brushes, clay, etc. are provided. The sylabis includes a list of what to bring each day of class.

{Gym} Children learn the fine arts of sportsmanship and teamwork as they play competitive and non-competitive games, team sports, and spend time conditioning. We participate in the Presidential Physical Fitness and Active Lifestyle testing. Comfortable clothing and gym shoes with non-marking soles are necessary for class.

{Writing, Speech and Drama} This class will focus on providing individual and group writing, speech and drama projects that might be difficult to offer in a home environment. Basic concepts taught at home will be supplemented and enriched by using fun and innovative application in assignments.  Occasional homework will be given to the older students.

https://www.elmbrook.org/registrationform.asp?iid=444

{NEW for GRADES 6-8!}

{Intensive Writing} This specialized class is designed to prepare students for the intensive writing required in high school and college. The class will focus on the forms, content and structure and application of writing itself. The class will require several hours of outside work each week which will include many short writing assignments as well as an occasional long term project. This class meets EACH week.  (Grammar and spelling instruction will not be a part of this class.  Work should be edited at home.)


{Intensive Art, Speech, Gym and Inductive Bible Study} These subjects will be offered as rotating classes throughout the year and will represent the second half of each morning. Students will have the opportunity to work with more advanced art projects, learn and practice various speech forms, be exposed to new sports than in previous years and learn techniques which will help them study the Bible themselves.  Teachers will vary and be carefully chosen by their expertise.

Milwaukee Recreation Department Music Program:
Beginning Bass Guitar
Learn the basics, theory, riffs and chord progressions. Bring your own guitar. Class is combined with adult
class.

Brinton (Ages 12-17) .........#12549
Sat., Sep 20-Nov 15, 9:00AM-10:00AM
$20 Residents/$40 Non-residents

Riverside (Ages 12-17) ......#12550
Thu., Sep 25-Nov 20, 7:00PM- 8:00PM
$20 Residents/$40 Non-residents

Beginning Drums
Get the basics you need to be a drummer. Learn rhythm, accents, drum rolls and style. Bring a pair of drumsticks
and practice drum pads (available at most music stores). Class is combined with adult class.

Brinton (Ages 7-17) ...........#12554
Sat., Sep 20-Nov 15, 10:15AM-11:15AM
$20 Residents/$40 Non-residents

Brinton (Ages 7-17) ...........#12556
Sat., Dec 6-Jan 10, 10:15AM-11:15AM
$12 Residents/$24 Non-residents

Riverside (Ages 12-17) ......#12555
Sat., Sep 20-Nov 8, 12:30PM- 1:30PM
$18 Residents/$36 Non-residents

Beginning Violin
Music enriches your life, develops your mind, and trains your ear to appreciate beautiful sounds. Learn how to play
the violin, to understand the basics of theory, and to identify the elements of rhythm, pitch, melody, and harmony.
Bring your own violin. Class is combined with adult class.

Fratney (Ages 7-17) ...........#13606
Tue., Sep 23-Nov 11, 6:30PM- 7:30PM
$23 Residents/$46 Non-residents

Intermediate Piano
This class is a continuatio n from the piano basics. Instructed by experienced musician Dennis Dykstra, this
class will teach theory, music harmony, advanced chords, and rhythms. Class is combined with adult class.

Cooper School (Ages 12-17) #12846
Tue., Sep 23-Nov 11, 6:45PM- 8:15PM
$26 Residents/$52 Non-residents

Cooper School (Ages 12-17) #13763
Tue., Nov 25-Dec 16, 6:45PM- 8:15PM
$14 Residents/$28 Non-residents

Introduction to Piano
No matter what you do in life, it’s always important to start with the basics. Instructed by experienced
musician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano enthusiasts an introduction to the keyboard, keys,
scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. Class is combined with adult class.

Cooper School (Ages 12-17) #12859
Tue., Sep 23-Nov 11, 5:00PM- 6:30PM
$26 Residents/$52 Non-residents

Cooper School (Ages 12-17) #12860
Tue., Nov 25-Dec 16, 5:00PM- 6:00PM
$14 Residents/$28 Non-residents

Fratney (Ages 12-17) .........#13560
Thu., Sep 25-Nov 13, 6:30PM- 7:30PM
$23 Residents/$46 Non-residents

Strumming on 6 Strings
Learn basic chords, notes, and different strumming techniques. Strum your way to fun. Bring your own guitar. Classes
combined with adult guitar classes.

Brinton (Beg., Ages 12-17) #13225
Sat., Sep 20-Nov 15, 2:00PM- 3:30PM
$29 Residents/$58 Non-residents

Brinton (Int./Adv., Ages 12-17) #13226
Sat., Dec 6-Jan 10, 2:00PM- 3:30PM
$17 Residents/$34 Non-residents

Hamilton20(Beg. , Ages 12-17) #13223
Thu., Sep 25-Nov 13, 6:00PM- 7:30PM
$26 Residents/$52 Non-residents

Hamilton (Int., Ages 12-17) #13224
Thu., Sep 25-Nov 13, 7:45PM- 8:45PM
$18 Residents/$36 Non-residents

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Milwaukee Public School's Music Program (also open to non-MPS students)

Registration at Pulaski High School from 8:30 to 11:00 AM on Saturday September ?

Students must acquire an instrument, purchase their own lesson book and provide any other required materials.

Instrumental Music Lessons will be available as follows:

Elementary Violin: 3rd grade through adult.
Piano: 2nd grade through adult.
Band and Orchestra Instruments: 4th grade through adult.
Harp: 3rd grade through adult. 
A limited number of harps and materials will be provided at Saturday Center.
MPS does not rent harps.

Lesson Fees are as follows: $30.00 yearly for MPS Students/$50.00 yearly for Non- MPS Students

Recitals and concerts will be presented to show both the solo and ensemble achievements of the young musicians. 

South Shore YMCA

3244 E. College Avenue
Cudahy, WI 53110-3091
Phone: (414) 571-9622
Fax: (414) 764-4144
southshore@ymcamke.org

HOME SCHOOL GYM
(ages 5-14 years)
Never boring, changing all the time, just get here and we’ll get you moving!
Schedule: Tuesday 1:30-2:30
September 16-December 16 This is a 14 week session
Ages 5-8 (05264-10)
Ages 9-14 (05264-11)
Fee: YMCA Member :
Community Participant:
!0% discount for each additional child

Gym Time for Home Schoolers
Structured gym activities such as basketball and volleyball will be offered
during the school day.

Brinton (Ages 5-12) ...........#12782
Mon./ Wed., Sep 22-Nov 12,
2:00PM- 3:30PM
$50 Residents/$100 Non-residents

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Fall Homeschool/Virtual School Physical Education and Art .

Art: “Art through the Ages” Travel back in time through art! Basic art fundamentals and art history come alive as we explore ancient times through the art forms of today. The creative process and individual expression is highly emphasized in the art class

Physical Education: In this program, participants will increase core stabilization, flexibility, strength and cardiovascular fitness.They will also learn skills, rules, and game strategies in several sports and activities with an emphasis on self improvement and teamwork. (Age as of September 16, 2008)

 ART ONLY

 CODE         AGE      DATE      DAY(S)     TIME     R/NR FEE 

1300.300   4-6      9/16-12/2 Tu   12:00-12:40pm     $37/$56

1300.310   7-10     9/16-12/2 Tu   12:45-1:40pm     $50/$70

1300.320   11-18    9/16-12/2 Tu  1:45-2:40pm      $50/$70

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ONLY

 CODE         AGE      DATE      DAY(S)     TIME     R/NR FEE 

1300.370    4-6     9/16-12/2 Tu          12:45-1:25pm    $37/$56

1300.380    7-10    9/16-12/2 Tu        1:45-2:40pm      $50/$70

1300.390    11-18   9/16-12/2 Tu      2:45-3:40pm     $50/$70

ART AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 CODE             AGE      DATE     DAY(S)   TIME      R/NR FEE

 1300.331     4-6      9/16-12/2 Tu        12:00-1:25pm   $65/$85

1300.332     7-10     9/16-12/2 Tu       12:45-2:40pm    $87/$107

1300.333    11-18    9/16-12/2 Tu       1:45-3:40pm     $87/$107

Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter Street, Waukesha

Meeting Room and Gym
Phone:       262-524-3714

Min: 8 Max: 15 Instructor: Sara Geuder and WPRF Staff

NOTE: Celebration Day on Tuesday, December 9

Home School Book Battle

4th-9th Graders

Coordinators - Amy Stanley and Jennifer Scheler

What is Book Battle: Students in 4th - 9th grade are eligible to participate. Students receive a list of 32 books to read. They are assigned to a team of 2-3 other students. They and their team should read as many books as they are able and keep some type of notes so they remember some of the important details. During the actual battles, from Feb. to Apr., students will participate in a game show type competition, answering questions about the books and receiving points for the correct answers. There will be a winning team with prizes awarded. More details will be given during the informational meeting.

Where: Goodwill Community Room - 1400 Nike Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186. Nike drive is located right off of Main St. and Hwy 164.