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.
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.
{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.
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.
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
We're considering holding Anatomy and Physiology
Camps in these areas and are trying to assess the
interest from homeschooling families:
Arizona
Montana
Alberta, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
California
Oregon
Nebraska
Texas
Ontario, Canada
Missouri
Wisconsin
New York
Maine
If you live in one of these areas, is this something
you may be interested in? If you live in one of
these areas, would you please forward this to other
homeschooling families who may be interested. In
order for us to offer a camp in an area, we need to
know that there is sufficient interest.
If you live in an area not listed above, would you
like us to consider offering an Anatomy and Physiology
Camp in your area? If so, please forward this to other
homeschooling families in your area who may be interested.
Please use the "comments and questions" form on the
site to let us know of your interest and to suggest
locations..
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to
contact me.. office: 828-265-4101 cell: 828-964-1662
or LandryGL@appstate.edu
Thanks!
Greg
Greg Landry, M.S.
12 Year Veteran Homeschool Dad
Director, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Appalachian State University LandryGL@appstate.edu
office: 828-265-4101
cell: 828-964-1662
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
A Two-Day Seminar for Teachers, Parents, & Tutors
Friday & Saturday, October 5 - 6, 2007 8:30 - 4:15 pm
Cost: $89.00/participant (2nd family member ½ price)
The structure and style syllabus teaches models and techniques for English composition which logically build upon each other, allowing students to become familiar and competent with a variety of writing formats and styles. As opposed to many "creative" writing approaches, this more classical system stresses modeling and builds a firm foundation of specific skills.
Students first make a "key word outline" and then rewrite from their notes, thus being freed from the problem of what to write about, so they are able to clearly focus on how to write well. As they master each structural model and stylistic technique, they develop great confidence, and consequently great creativity. The syllabus then gradually moves the student from dictated content toward "the blank page" using:
Eight different structural models, including:
* Note making and summarizing from notes; limiting skills.
* Summarizing narrative stories with the story sequence chart.
* Summarizing references (without copying the encyclopedia).
* Library research reports using multiple references and fused outlines.
* Topic - clincher paragraph format, techniques for titling.
* Creative writing, letters and writing from pictures.
* Formal essays and critique formats.
The Syllabus in Style introduces specific techniques to help students:
* "Dress-up" each paragraph with six different tools.
* Use a variety of sentence "openers."
* Judiciously choose literary "decorations."
* Learn English grammar in the context of USING it
rather than just memorizing terms and identifying parts of speech.
Nurturing Confident Communicators -
The Two Most Critical Components
An Evening Presentation for Teachers, Parents, Grandparents,
Families with children of all ages.
Friday, October 5, 2007 7:00 - 8:30 pm Cost: Free and open to the Public!
Many parents and teachers assume that good readers will naturally or automatically become good writers. Others think that writing talent is just a natural ability--some have it others don't. Both are myths. History and observation show very clearly how good writers have developed, and what are the two most critical things parents and teachers can do to nurture a high level of aptitude--from a young age through high school. With humor and insight, Andrew will share the two easy but unbelievably powerful things that must be done at home and in the classroom to create confident communicators.
Student Writing Intensive
A Two-day writing class for students Grade 4 - 10+, with two additional video sessions & lesson plans
Tuesday & Thursday, October 2 & 4, 2007 Cost: $75.00/participant
This course serves both as an opportunity to introduce children to the Structure & Style approach, as well as a "boost" to students who have some experience. Parents and teachers are encouraged to observe whenever possible. Demonstration classes are a very important complement to our teacher courses. Four lessons will teach children specific models & techniques from the syllabus of Structure & Style, including how to:
- take notes & summarize from references. - "dress-up" a composition.
- structure a "cohesive" paragraph. - outline a report using multiple references.
- summarize a narrative story in 3 sections - use checklists to evaluate writing style.
- use a variety of sentence "openers."
Class size is limited to 24 students in each group. Parents and Teachers are encouraged to observe any or all class sessions. Pre-requisite: parent has attended TWSS. Schedule follows:
SWI - Group A (Grade 4-5) 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Day 1 - Outlines, Summary and Dress-up
Day 2 - Story Summary and Dress-up
Day 3 - Reference Summary & Paragraph Structure
Day 4 - Blank Page & Sentence Openers
SWI - Group B (Grade 6-7) 12:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Day 1 - Outlines, Story Summary and Dress-up
Day 2 - Reference Summary & Sentence Openers
Day 3 - Multiple Source Summary (with Mini-Books)
Day 4 - Creative Writing - Expository
SWI - Group C (Grade 8-10+) 3:15 to 6:00 p.m.
Day 1 - Outlines, Story Summary and Dress-up
Day 2 - Summarizing References & Sentence Openers
Day 3 - Multiple Reference Summary
Day 4 - Formal Essay & Advanced Style
Each session will last 2½ hours daily. Students may be asked to do minimal work at home to complete each day's project, but significant time is devoted to in-class writing and individual coaching. Previous experience with the Structure & Style syllabus may be helpful but is not required. Includes two days live instruction along with two DVDs, with additional lesson plans for practice throughout the year.
High School Essay Intensive
A One-Day Seminar for High School age students and teachers
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 8:30 - 3:30 pm
Cost: $50.00/participant (parents $25 if attending with student)
The High School Essay Prep class is an excellent way to get immediate experience and inside tips on how to do your best on the timed, 25 minute response to a prompt required on the new SAT test. Participants will actually write two full essays, carefully study and then apply the College Board evaluation criteria to sample essays, while receiving a detailed booklet of resources and lesson plans for continued practice.
Additionally, students will learn special structure and style tools for use in composing the college application "personal essay"--an entirely different type of writing task. The complete process will be presented: choosing the question, creating the outline, and polishing a final version. Participants will leave with a clear concept of the task, their own outline for an actual personal essay, and several new tricks and techniques to add to their repertoire.
Although this seminar is specifically designed for those who will be taking the SAT or submitting college applications within the next 1-2 years (and especially those teaching such students), it is also useful for general writing practice, tools and tips. It is open to all students, regardless of their experience with IEW courses or materials. A lot of actual writing is done during this six-hour class.
Some comments from past attendees in Alaska and California:
"I really didn't want to come, but my mom made me, and I am soooo glad I did. It's really going to help me, and I'm not so worried about the SAT essay any more."
"I took the SAT last spring and did okay, but I'm going to do it again and go for a better score. With this new information, I'm very sure I'll do better on the essay portion."
"Mr. Pudewa's seminar is like the rock concert of writing classes."
"This workshop just de-mystified the whole thing for me. Thanks!"
"Although I've been in many of your classes before, this was awesome. I especially loved the strategies for quickly planning and outlining a short essay, and the advice about how to formulate an opinion and just go for it, even if you're a little undecided about the question. Also the TRIAC paragraph model is awesome--it makes it so easy to organize a good paragraph."
"Really glad I came. I learned a lot. (And I got out of school, too!)"
"I came to be with my son, but I actually had a lot of fun myself. I sure wish I knew some of this when I was going into college!"
Meet Andrew Pudewa
Our presenter is the director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and a father of seven.
Leading seminars and workshops throughout North America, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor.
His courses for parents, students and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students' skills.
Although he is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Japan, and holds a Certificate of Child Brain Development from the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his best endorsement is from a young Alaskan student who called him "the funny man with the wonderful words."
He and his beautiful, heroic wife Robin currently live with several of their seven in Atascadero, California.
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Institute for Excellence in Writing
PO Box 6065, Atascadero, CA 93423
800-856-5815
info@writing-edu.com
The Velocity Sports Performance program is an exhilarating, 60 minutes class that focuses on enhancing overall physical fitness. Students can expect increased muscle tone, greater jumping ability, better running form, reduced likelihood of injury, increased confidence and endurance, and a whole lot of fun.
UW-Waukesha hosts a hands-on science series for children ages 3 to 12. Engaging experiments and take-home projects are built in to each class. Saturdays, March 3–24. $50/child. Preregister. Ask about additional youth class offerings. 1500 N. University Dr. Waukesha. (262) 521-5460.
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.
Parking: Parking is available in the lot directly to the west. Please enter the lot from the second (Bus and Truck) entrance off Nike Drive which goes around the rear of the building and past the loading dock. There is no access to the west lot from the main lot. To exit, drive out the same way past the dock area and exit onto Nike Drive. The west lot is marked to prohibit a left turn onto the Goodwill drive to the main lot. This is to prevent congestion and possible accidents.
When: Oct. 16th at 2:00pm - Informational meeting with rules, list of books, team assignments etc. Actual battle dates set between Feb. and April to be finalized in Oct. All battles will be on Mondays at 2:00pm.
Cost: $6 per child. Bring to the Oct. meeting.
Deadline to register is Oct. 16th. For more information, contact Amy Stanley 262-679-6533 or Jennifer Scheler 262-244-0790.
Enrollment is now open for FALL SCIENCE CLASSES offered by Creation Insights. Students will observe, enjoy, and understand the harmony and purpose of God's creation through the eyes of Scripture. Classes include a combination of "hands on " activities, demonstrations, informational lessons and applications of concepts.
LESSON TOPICS Grades 3-5 "Creation Awareness " Week 1 Surviving an Encounter with a Grasshopper Week 2 Perfectly Practicing Pretend Pollination Week 3 How Would a Woodpecker Peck Wood? Week 4 How Birds Avoid Migration Headaches Week 5 Wild-eyed Animals and Spider Spinners Week 6 Fibinocci Numbers in Nature - No Fibbing Week 7 Communicating Crickets & Flirting Fireflies Week 8 Tool Time with Animals Week 9 Hidden Truths about Camouflage & Mimicry
"Creation Awareness," provides a variety of lessons that intrigue and excite each student about the wonders of God's living world. Each week includes experiences that not only lead to awareness of our Creator's plans, but also shows students how to understand the wisdom behind the natural relationships around them. No animals (or students) will be harmed in these activities.
Grades 6-8* "Creation Design and Purpose" Week 1 Building Belief on a Genesis Foundation Week 2 Creation Days and Creative Order Week 3 Designer Bones, Embryos, and Genes Week 4 Fossil Evidence for Biblical Truth Week 5 Confirming the Image of God in Man Week 6 Biochemistry as Creation Evidence Week 7 Hearing Numbers, Stars, & Rocks Cry Out Week 8 God of Science vs. Science as god Week 9 Consequences of Belief in Life and Faith *Students in grade 9 may also enroll upon approval.
"Creation Design and Purpose" is a careful study of a broad spectrum of evidences that help illustrate the truth of the Genesis account of Creation. The flaws of evolution, both secular and theistic, will be revealed, but more importantly, the harmony between God's written Word and his magnificent world will be confirmed. All this will be built on the foundation of Scriptural authority.
High school students "Learning Science through Events and Issues," This is a world view series of classes on current science topics. Assignments will be made each week. Past topics have included creation/evolution, biotechnology, environmental stewardship and medical ethics.
Each class meets for one hour per week during the nine-week session. Specific time schedules and location details are available upon request. Family costs for each session: 1 student=$95, 2 students=$180, 3 students=$250, or 4 students=$290 Parents are welcome to sit in on any class. Class size is limited to the first 12 students to enroll. Enrollment deadline is September 15, 2006. Please contact Michael DuMez, director, at creationinsights@aol.com or 920-564-2402 for details.
Here is the class schedule for the fall semester at BalletCenter in West Allis see website for more information www.balletcenter.net on the center.
Classes begin on Tuesday Sept. 12 and will end Thursday Jan 25, 2007 There will be no classes Nov 23rd and a break from Dec 26-Jan 7th for Christmas.There are 18 weeks of classes in this semester.
Tuesday classes
Pre Ballet 1 (ages 3-5) 9:30-10:15
Ballet 1 (ages 7+ with no previous ballet experience) 10:30-11:30
Ballet for Boys (any age) 11:30-12:30
Ballet 3/4 (ages 10 and up unless placed by director) 1:00-2:30
Thursday classes
Pre Ballet 2 (ages 5-6) 9:30-10:15
Ballet 2 (ages 8 and up 1 semester experience) 10:30-11:30
Ballet 3 (formerly ballet 2/3) 11:30-12:30
Ballet 4/5 (by placement only) 1:00-2:30
If you have not been contacted to move to the next level by Rafael then you will stay in the class you were in last year.
Cost for the semester is $125 with a $25 family fee for new students and a $10 family fee to returning students if classes are paid by August 20th, after this date the family fee returns for $25 per family
Payments must be made to Susan Leonard (if you have any questions about this please feel free to ask)The deadline for these prices is Aug 20th and payments must be in by this date.After Aug 20th the class price will go to $140 and the family fee to $25 for all.
Please feel free to pass this information along to other Homeschool families outside of Masters Touch and have them contact me with any questions.We are hoping to fill these classes this year to make them profitable for BalletCenter so whatever you can do to help with this would be appreciated.
MARCH 10 is the enrollment deadline for SPRING SCIENCE CLASSES offered by Creation Insights. The goal of each class is for students to observe, enjoy, and understand the harmony and purpose of God's creation through the eyes of Scripture.
CLASS LOCATIONS: OOSTBURG: Private home /Mon. PMs, Mar. 13-May 8 KENOSHA: Private home near I-94 and Hwy C /Tues. AMs, Mar. 14-May 9 WEST BEND: Riveredge Nature Center-Newburg /Tues. PMs, Mar. 14-May 9 WAUKESHA: Private home near Elmbrook Church /Wed. AMs, Mar. 15-May 10 OCONOMOWOC Countryside Community Church /Wed. PMs, Mar. 15-May 10
2006 SPRING SESSION TOPICS Grades 3-5 "Senses and Spring" "Senses and Spring" uses hands on activities, illustrations, models, and explanations to reveal the amazing story of how we become aware of God's beautiful world. Students will not only learn how their senses work physically, but they will also appreciate the wisdom of their design and the range of their abilities. At the end of the session students will use their senses to enjoy one of the most exciting seasons of the year. Grades 6-8* "Introduction to Chemistry Part II" "Introduction to Chemistry Part II " applies the fundamentals of elements, compounds, atoms, and molecules to common and practical situations. Students will discover the importance of controls in experiments, test for "unknown" substances, and see how acid-base reactions relate to everyday events. The benefits and dangers of organic compounds will also be explored. Students will see how even invisible atoms give visible testimony to the order, design, and purpose of God's creation. *High school age students may also enroll.
Each class meets for one hour per week during the nine-week session. Specific time schedules and location details are available upon request. Family costs for each session: 1 student=$95, 2 students=$180, 3 students=$250, or 4 students=$290 Parents are welcome to sit in on any class. Class size is limited to the first 12 students to enroll. Please contact Michael DuMez, director, at creationinsights@aol.com
In honor of St. Patricks Day, the award-winning Trinity Academy of Irish Dance is providing free performances and lessons for children aged 4 to 12. Trinity generously offers the opportunity for everyone to learn authentic Irish dance and impress friends with their new steps. Embrace the spirit of the holiday and learn the art of Irish dance from the experts as they gear up to compete at the World Irish Dance Championships in April.
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