IncreasIng BraIn Power everyday! - Coeur d'Alene Elementary

Selected as a “Model Program” by the White House and the US Department of EducationSTAR NovaSmarter Enrichment, Smarter Kids! Proven!IncreasIng BraIn Power everyday!Proven to increase student achievement by independent evaluators in schools and districts throughout CaliforniaCoeur D Alene STARSession 4: May 2 - June 17Rock out at the House of Blues!Perform live on stage!Build woodenanimal creations!Program a robot!Learn about giant lizards from Eco experts!Line drawing &character creation!STAR Education is the Largest Provider of Gifted & Talented Instruction in the State!310-736-8576 marissad@starinc.orgwww.starinc.orgSTAR, Inc. is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization serving kids, families, schools and communities

What’s Happening Now at STAR Education?The STAR GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program forges positive partnerships atstatewide GATE conventions, STAR students display their talents at the African-American ArtFestival, and the STAR Assembly Showcase earns accolades from principals and parents alike.STAR Assembly Dazzles Principals and ParentsAnother AwesomeAfrican-American FestivalBOOK YOUR ASSEMBLY TODAY!STAR hosted its annual assemblyshowcase, where we demonstratefor principals and parentsthroughout Southern Californiaall of the educational opportunitiesSTAR has to offer. Withprograms that run the gamutfrom Animal Anatomy to ShaolinKung Fu, from Bollywood Danceto BMX Biking, guests watchedand wondered at the performers,entertainers and educators whoSTAR GATE Expansion Bolstered by Partnershipstransform STAR’s custom-made,theme-based events into inspiring,informative and educationalexperiences for all.Our annual African-American ArtFestival in the STAR Eco Stationwas a joyous celebration ofAfrican-American Heritage monthas STAR showcased the works ofemerging and established artistswith STAR student performancesas well as celebrity guests – plusfood vendors, crafts and more!From the classroom to the community,STAR offers studentsopportunities to shine.Chess Tournament 6/11/2011Sign-up for classes today!STARBirthday Parties!The directors of STAR’s GATE(Gifted and Talented Education)program recently exhibited theirlatest products and programs atboth the “Learning and the Brain”convention in San Francisco andthe California Association for theGifted convention in Palm Springs.Tery and Marisa convened withexperts in the fields of neuroscience,brain development, andcutting-edge educational techniques.It was an opportunity toexchange ideas and share educationaltechniques, resources andprojects. “These events bring immediatepartnerships to STAR,which will bear fruit for the childrenwe teach throughout California,”Tery said. Please consider attendingSTAR’s next GATE event,“Brain Diversity and the iGeneration:Strategies for Success AtHome and School” on Saturday,May 14th at the STAR Gifted ResourceStation. For more information,please visitwww.starinc.org/gifted or callTery or Marisa at 310-842-8040ext. 113.Sports PartyPrincess PartyProceeds benefit families in needSTAR Birthday Parties offer the widest variety of entertainment inLos Angeles, with opportunities to encounter exotic wildlife, performglee songs and short plays, get hip to the hottest new dancemoves, compete in the coolest video games, have tea with the MadHatter, and participate in many more awesome party possibilities.STAR birthday parties are custommade. If you can dream it we canmake it happen! All parties are a Hollywood production: sets, props,lights and costumes included! Your child is the STAR!310.842.8040 ext. 134Your party is also a good deed!For more program information about STAR Education please visit www.starinc.org

Coeur D' Alene STAR Nova 4May 2, 2011 - June 17, 2011Welcome to the Coeur D' Alene STAR Nova Program! STARprovides fun and innovative after-school enrichment classes tostudents in grades K-5. We invite ALL students to enroll in STARclasses that are taught by experienced instructors who are specialistsin their field.HOW TO REGISTER1. Completely fill out the registration form.2. Attach your check, made payable to STAR Education. Makesure your child’s name is on the check in the “for” section.3. Please return your completed forms and payment to the mainoffice.4. NO PHONE CALLS will be made to let you know you are enrolled,unless classes are canceled or full.5. NO CASH will be accepted.GETTING TO YOUR STAR CLASSESKindergartnersAfter school dismissal STAR staff will pick up kindergartnersfrom the kinder yard and walk them to their STAR classes.1st-5th GradeStudents will go directly to Room 8 after school dismissal tocheck in with STAR staff. STAR instructors will then walk studentsto their STAR classrooms.AFTER STAR CLASSESParents should promptly pick up students and check out withSTAR staff at Room 8. Kindergartners should be picked up attheir STAR classrooms. Students kinder-2nd attending childcareprograms will be escorted to their childcare locations. Please beon time to pick up your child because STAR is not responsiblefor your child before and after class. We will release 1st-6thgraders to the yard.REGISTRATION FEEA $10.00 fee is required for each student per session to coverinsurance and registration costs. This fee is non-refundable andis not applicable toward the cost of the classes.ABSENCESPlease contact your STAR Director if your child will be absent.REFUND POLICY1. No refunds of any kind will be given after the first week of attendance.2. We reserve the right to cancel any class due to insufficientenrollment. Should such an event occur your money will becredited.3. Tuition will not be refunded if your child misses a class, quits,or is asked to leave due to disruptive behavior.BEHAVIOR POLICY: STAR Education reserves the right to dismissstudents whose behavior proves disruptive to other participants.In such cases a consultation will be held with all relevantparties before any action is taken. No refund will be offered insuch cases.Scholarships are available based on need. Please inquire formore information.If you have any questions, or for information about schoolclosures and minimum days see your STAR Director,Marissa De Leon, at (310) 736-8576 andmarissad@starinc.org.MONDAY AT STAR(6 WEEKS)NO CLASS 5/30/2011BOARDERZ!Boarderz welcomes all skate groms to learn the sickestmoves from our pro skateboarding instructors! From streetto vert, discover new tricks and master old ones. Find outthe fundamentals of skateboarding history, health andsafety, and the importance of skate park rules and etiquette.Beginners will work on foot stance, pushing, kickturns,and breaking while advanced students will masterramp maneuvers, ollies, manuals, fakies, and lots more!Let’s roll! (Class size limited to 10) Mandatory: All studentsare required to bring helmets, elbow, wrist, and kneepads designed for skateboarding. Boards will be supplied.Join us for our 1st annual STAR Skateboarding Bash June11th.Max class size 10Day: MondayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ( K-2 )3:40 PM - 4:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $96Date: 5/2/2011 - 6/13/2011ROCKSTARLAST SESSION WAS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UPFOR THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT THE HOUSE OFBLUES JUNE 4TH AND 5TH! NOVA 3 AND 4 ARE COM-BINED TO KEEP BANDS TOGETHER FOR THE PER-FORMANCE. IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR NOVA 3 YOU ARELOCKED IN FOR A 2 SESSION COMMITMENT! IF YOUDID NOT SIGN UP, PLEASE JOIN US FOR ROCKSTARCAMP THIS SUMMER, AND MAKE SURE TO SIGN UPAGAIN IN SEPTEMBER! ROCK ON!Max class size 7Day: MondayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM3:40 PM - 4:40 PMFee: $102Date: 5/2/2011 - 6/13/2011SPANISH MIXHabla espanol? This immersion class will provide you withthe opportunity to practice Spanish using four skills: speaking,listening, reading, and writing. Other lessons will touchupon simple grammar and sentence structure. You’ll reinforcethe lessons learned through reading short stories,singing songs, and playing games en espanol!Day: MondayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ( K-2 )3:40 PM - 4:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $90Date: 5/2/2011 - 6/13/2011

TUESDAY AT STAR(7 WEEKS)LEGO BUILDERS AND BRAINIACSUnleash your inner inventor with the world famous LEGO© EducationSystem. Get your hands working and your mind turningas you build machines and mechanisms and develop an understandingof what makes them tick. Experiment with simplemachines that employ mechanical systems like gears andlevers, and work your way toward constructing more complexmechanisms. Structures also make the world go round, so studentswill dabble in building these from the bottom up. All youyoung braniacs will also be challenged to create interpretiveand imaginative projects inspired by people, places and thingsyou see in the world around you. Each student works at theirown level and their own pace, with successful completion anddevelopment of new skills as top goals! STAR LEGO© nevergets old as each class offers students the opportunity to advanceto new projects and challenges filled with fresh, excitingopportunities after they complete each build. Our LEGO©classes incorporate key elements from our STAR STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math) program.Day: TuesdayTime: 1:35 PM - 2:35 PM ( K-2 )Fee: $112Date: 5/3/2011 - 6/14/2011RADICAL LEGO ROBOTICSBuild a robot of your very own! Using the world famousLEGO© Mindstorms© system, your robotics specialist fromSTAR will help you construct very cool toys like a Bumper Botor robotic friends, like a motorized “Robogator”! Students workas teams to experience real-life collaborative situations and willgain programming know-how when they reach more complexprojects. STAR LEGO© Robotics never gets old though - studentsadvance to new projects and challenges filled with fresh,exciting opportunities after they complete each build. With continueddedication in the robotics program, you will be programmingand bringing to life a walking Humanoid or building aRubik's Cube Solver! Our LEGO© classes incorporate key elementsfrom our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering andMath) program.Day: TuesdayTime: 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $119Date: 5/3/2011 - 6/14/2011GET HIP TO HIP HOPDon’t just stand there, bust a move! Here’s a call for all you b-boy masters and Hip Hoppers to bring your brilliant moves tothe dance floor. From street freestyle to the latest music videostyle choreography this class is your chance to dance to thelatest super fly street beats. By the end of this class you’ll be aHip Hop STAR. Showcase your dance moves at the end-ofsessiondance performance! STAR Dance students have goneon to perform on Broadway, and in studios and ballet hallsacross the U.S. and Europe!Day: TuesdayTime: 1:35 PM - 2:35 PM ( K-2 )2:40 PM - 3:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $98Date: 5/3/2011 - 6/14/2011STAR ORCHESTRA – VIOLIN (BEGINNING)Grab a fiddle and get ready to play the violin! This comprehensivemusic program will teach you how to read music, how toplay music from a variety of cultures on the violin, and how toplay as part of an ensemble. Professional musicians will incorporateyour voice along with your instruments into an all-encompassingmusical experience. This class runs year-round with anend of the school year Orchestra concert. Watch your performanceon our new STARTube! Class size limited to 10 students.IMPORTANT NOTE: Students taking this class will need to purchaseor rent their own instrument from a nearby music storesuch as Sam Ash or Stein on Vine.Day: TuesdayTime: 1:35 PM - 2:35 PM ( 1-2 )2:40 PM - 3:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $105Date: 5/3/2011 - 6/14/2011WEDNESDAYS AT STAR(7 WEEKS)BASKETBALL - FULL COURT PRESSBank shots like Kobe, dribble like the Globe Trotters, and teardown the lane for a lay-up like Iverson. Our lively and inspiringcoaches will review the fundamentals of the game, and thenfocus on increasing specific abilities like passing and shooting.Develop an understanding of the strategy that underlies thegame, and try out your new skills during in-class scrimmagesthat will leave you huffing and puffing with joy!Day: WednesdayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ( K-2 )3:40 PM - 4:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $77Date: 5/4/2011 - 6/15/2011SEW MUCH MORE FUNA needle, some thread, some fabric, and a good imagination areall you need to craft any sewing project that you can imagine!With needles, threads, buttons, jewels and beads there's no limitto the fantastic fashions you can create. Learn the basics ofsewing as you construct gorgeous garments and adorable dollsyou can show off to family, friends and everyone else! Debutyour new "collection" at the Children's Art Festival in May!Day: WednesdayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ( K-2 )3:40 PM - 4:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $112Date: 5/4/2011 - 6/15/2011

THURSDAYS AT STAR(7 WEEKS)GLEE KIDSIf you’re a fan of the #1 television show “Glee”, about a highschool song-and-dance choir, or if you just have a passion forsinging your heart out and shuffling your feet, then this is theclass for you! Combining your favorite songs with show choirmovement and dance technique you’ll take the stage by stormin this expressive and inspiring class! Learn about vocal warmups,harmonies, and vocal scales as well as how to work withsound equipment like speakers and microphones. You’ll alsomaster some magically choreographed moves that will haveyou bounding across the stage like a star! You and your fellow“Gleeks” even get to help pick the songs that you’ll rehearse!At the end of the session you and your choir-mates will performa high-kicking musical revue for family and friends - justlike the stars of “Glee”!Day: ThursdayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ( K-2 )3:40 PM - 4:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $112Date: 5/5/2011 - 6/16/2011STAR MUSIC – KEYBOARD (BEGINNING)Crack your knuckles and learn how to tickle those ivories! Thiscomprehensive music program will teach you how to readmusic, how to play music from a variety of cultures on keyboards,and how to play as part of an ensemble. Professionalmusicians will incorporate your voice along with your instrumentsinto an all-encompassing musical experience. Thisclass runs year-round with an end of the school year concert.Watch your performance on our new STARTube! Class sizelimited to 10 studentsDay: ThursdayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ( K-2 )3:40 PM - 4:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $105Date: 5/5/2011 - 6/16/2011WOODWORKING: ANIMAL CREATIONSLearn how to make natural handcrafted wooden animals likedinosaurs, elephants, flamingos and more! Become familiarwith the safe methods of woodworking using basic tools. Thisclass is a great blend of art and physics. Perfect for all youngDa Vinci's! Showcase your work at the Children's Art Festivalin May! (maximum 12 students)Day: ThursdayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ( K-2 )3:35 PM - 4:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $126Date: 5/5/2011 - 6/16/2011FRIDAYS AT STAR(7 WEEKS)ROCKSTARLAST SESSION WAS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UPFOR THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT THE HOUSE OFBLUES JUNE 4TH AND 5TH! NOVA 3 AND 4 ARE COM-BINED TO KEEP BANDS TOGETHER FOR THE PERFORM-ANCE. IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR NOVA 3 YOU ARE LOCKEDIN FOR A 2 SESSION COMMITMENT! IF YOU DID NOTSIGN UP, PLEASE JOIN US FOR ROCKSTAR CAMP THISSUMMER, AND MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP AGAIN IN SEP-TEMBER! ROCK ON!Max class size 7Day: FridayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM3:40 PM - 4:40 PMFee: $119Date: 5/6/2011 - 6/17/2011STAR ECO STATION: SAVING ENDANGEREDANIMALSJoin the Eco animals on a trip around the world, as we learnfrom scientists and rescue heroes about the plight of endangeredspecies. Be a part of the solution and work towards savinganimals before they become extinct. No passportsrequired!Day: FridayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ( K-2 )3:40 PM - 4:40 PM ( 3-5 )Fee: $105Date: 5/6/2011 - 6/17/2011BOARDERZ!Boarderz welcomes all skate groms to learn the sickest movesfrom our pro skateboarding instructors! From street to vert, discovernew tricks and master old ones. Find out the fundamentalsof skateboarding history, health and safety, and theimportance of skate park rules and etiquette. Beginners willwork on foot stance, pushing, kick-turns, and breaking whileadvanced students will master ramp maneuvers, ollies, manuals,fakies, and lots more! Let’s roll! (Class size limited to 10)Mandatory: All students are required to bring helmets, elbow,wrist, and knee pads designed for skateboarding. Boards willbe supplied. Join us for our 1st annual STAR SkateboardingBash June 11th.Max class size 10Day: MondayTime: 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ( K-2 )Fee: $96Date: 5/6/2011 - 6/17/2011

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A Division of STAR Educationif ( 5 < 10 )What’s Happening Now at STAR Eco Station?Leaders from the STAR Eco Station and STAR Education attend the National Science Teachers AssociationConference, sharing STAR’s innovative techniques with both scientists and science educators, and studentvolunteers from Loyola Marymount University lend a hand at the Eco Station and partner with STAR toenhance classroom learning.LMU PARTNERSHIP OFF TO A GREAT STARTSTAR Eco Station partners with Universities across California to make a difference!More than sixty student volunteersfrom Loyola MarymountUniversity descended on the EcoStation along with volunteer coordinatorsand the president of theuniversity himself. The volunteershelped make improvements tothe exotic rescued wildlife habitats,along with performing overallupkeep on the entire station. Thiswas the latest step in STAR’s developingcollaboration with LMU.Joint projects are already underway to further enhance ourprograms through the efforts ofthese smart, dedicated, andeager college students from oneof the top schools in the nation.The LMU students couldn’t bemore excited about our burgeoningpartnership. “I reallySTAR Leadership Shares Insights at Science Conference in San Francicscoappreciate the efforts of STAREducation and the Eco Station,”said LMU Sophomore LouiseSutton. “They save the lives ofanimals…they care about theenvironment…and they educateour city’s youth!”(%'3 %#$./3 .%&!.- *),.$ 3 -0!/3 .%&!.- *),.$ 3 "*,*)'3 . .$!+,&- **.$ Katya Bozzi, Executive Director ofSTAR, and Katiana Bozzi,Associate Executive Director ofthe STAR Eco Station, attendedthe National Science TeachersAssociation 2011 Conference inSan Francisco. They hosted anexhibit on STAR Science, interactedwith scientists and otherleading science educators in thenation, and explored togethersome of the latest cutting-edgedevelopments in science. Katyaand Katiana also shared withtheir fellow educators STAR’s distinctive,project-based approachto the study of science. The lessonsgained from these discussionswill bolster STAR’s alreadyfirst-rate science program. “It wasa wonderful opportunity to learnfrom scientists and other educatorsand to give them a windowinto STAR’s unique, hands-onapproach to studying science,”Katya said. As STAR implementsmany of the lessons gained fromthe conference, our students canlook forward to even more freshand innovative approaches toscience education.Smarter Science, Smarter Kids!!!. *- )#!'!- +,&- .,*)3 *""() . * ..%*)4-$%' ,!)4- ,.$ 3 *) +,%' .$* ,!!) %#$. . !).!,1%.$ .$! *- )#!'!- +,&- ) ,% 3 /#/-. . +(Children’s Earth Day,*!! - !)!"%. !)0%,*)(!).' ! /.%*) .$,*/#$ !2*.% 1%' '%"! . .$! 1, 1%))%)# * ..%*) ) /.%*) -$*',-$%+- "*, /) !,-!,0! $%' ,!)Find out aboutthe STEM Project!STEMwww.starinc.orgE=MC2TheE=MC 2110001111000001010%STEM ProjectatScience Technology Engineering MhematicsThank You to Our Major STAR Eco Station'sChildren's Earth Day sponsors!Join us on Sunday, April 10th, 2011Children’s Earth Day10101 Jefferson Blvd. Culver City, 90232 • 310 842 8060 • www.ecostation.org

Keep Your Schedule Handy!MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYBOARDERZ2:35PM-3:35PM( K-2 )3:40PM-4:40PM( 3-5 )ROCKSTAR2:35PM-3:35PM3:40PM-4:40PMSPANISH MIX2:35PM-3:35PM( K-2 )3:40PM-4:40PM( 3-5 )LEGO BUILDERS1:35PM-2:35PM( K-2 )LEGO ROBOTICS2:40PM-3:40PM (3-5 )HIP HOP1:35PM-2:35PM( K-2 )2:40PM-3:40PM( 3-5 )STAR MUSIC-VIOLIN1:35PM-2:35PM(1-2 )2:40PM-3:40PM( 3-5 )BASKETBALL2:35PM-3:35PM( K-2 )3:40PM-4:40PM( 3-5 )SEW MUCH FUN2:35PM-3:35PM( K-2 )3:40PM-4:40PM( 3-5 )GLEE KIDS2:35PM-3:35PM( K-2 )3:40PM-4:40PM( 3-5 )STAR ORCHESTRA-KEYBOARDING2:35PM-3:35PM( K-2 )3:40PM-4:40PM( 3-5 )WOODWORKING:ANIMAL CREATIONS2:35PM-3:35PM( K-2 )3:40PM-4:40PM( 3-5 )ROCKSTAR2:35PM-3:35PM3:40PM-4:40PMSTAR ECO STATION2:35PM-3:35PM( K-2 )3:40PM-4:40PM( 3-5 )BOARDERZ2:35PM-3:35PM( K-2 )Selected as a “Model Program” by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education!STAR, Inc. is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization serving kids, families, schools and communitiesVoted Best Educational Day Camps by Parents! – LA Family Magazinewww.starcamps.org 310.842.8040 ext.137reader recom mended