Brochure 2011 - Old Trail School

American Red Cross Babysitters Training (Grades 6-8)The American Red Cross Babysitters Training class (with Certification) will be presented at Old Trail School in foursessions. The course provides knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care to children andinfants. This training will help students develop leadership skills; keep themselves and others safe; learn about basicchild care and first aid; and learn how to guide children’s behavior. Topics include: choking and rescue breathing forinfants and children; feeding and diapering infants; and first aid.Day: 4 Thursdays (1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17) Time: 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. Cost: $95Instructor: Cyndi Loe, The American Red CrossAmerican Red Cross Childrens’ First Aid (basic first aid training) (Grades 3-5)This class introduces children to safety information and first aid procedures for: breathing difficulties, bleeding and wound care, burns,poisoning, shock and other emergencies. Students will also learn about correct first aid sequence and when and how to make anemergency telephone call.Day: 3 Thursdays (2/24, 3/3, 3/10) Time: 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. Cost: $60Instructor: Cyndi Loe, The American Red CrossAmerican Red Cross Dog First Aid (Grades 6-8)This is a new Red Cross course that is becoming a family favorite. Your dog is a valued member of the family. Thiscourse will prepare students to act in the event that a medical emergency strikes your dog. Using dog mannequins,students will learn about how to protect your dog from further harm, injury and suffering as well as effective firstaid actions and care for responding to your dog’s emergency until veterinary care is available.Day: 2 Thursdays (3/17, 3/24) Time: 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. Cost: $ 70Instructor: Cyndi Loe, The American Red CrossBattles and Brushes – History in Miniature (Grades 4-8 – younger with permission)Explore the history of warriors and warfare while painting authentic miniature soldiers. Using technology andwritten sources, students will research and detail soldiers, creating their own personal tiny gallery of historic art .Time periods to be explored will include Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, the American Revolution, the Civil Warand World War II.Day: 8 Tuesdays (1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22) Time: 3:45-5 p.m. Limit: 15 studentsCost: $95 Instructor: Jeff Evans, OTS Middle School Social Studies Teacher. Jeff spent almost 10 years with theNational Park Service at Gettysburg and other historic sites. He has written extensively about the battle for variouspublications.Beginning Tennis (Grades K-2)Students will learn to play tennis using small rackets, foam tennis balls and low nets, perfect foryoung students to learn. This class will take place in the new Harrington McLaughlin AthleticCenter and students will learn about forehand, backhand, volley and serve. Have fun whileplaying tennis games and modified games.Day: 7 Wednesdays – (3/2, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27) Time: 3:45-5:15 p.m.Cost: $95 Instructor: Pat Mineur, OTS P.E. teacher and Lacrosse Coach

Chicks with Sticks (Grades 3-6)It will be indoor field hockey in the new Harrington McLaughlin Athletic Center with emphasis on stick skills such asdribbling, reverse stick hits, push passes, proper stops and dodges. Students will do drills, play short-sided games, fullfield games and will review the rules, violations and fouls that are enforced during game play. Balls, sticks and eye guardsprovided.* Players will need their own shin guards and mouth guards.Day: 6 Thursdays (3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14) Time: 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. Cost: $90Instructor: Coaches Kathy Novak and Colleen Newman (OTS Middle School Field Hockey Coaches)Chinese I (Grades K-2)This class introduces students to the Chinese language and culture through simple sentences, songs, rhymes, and interactive activities.Day: 9 Wednesdays (1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23) Time: 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $120Instructor: Ya Fen Emily Feng, Our Lady of the Elms Chinese InstructorChinese II (Grades 3 & up)Students will explore Chinese language and culture through songs, rhymes, interactive activities, plus reading and writing.Day: 9 Wednesdays (1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23) Time: 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Cost: $120Instructor: Ya Fen Emily Feng, Our Lady of the Elms Chinese InstructorGettysburg and Ike - Civil War meets World War II(Grades 4-8 – younger with permission)Few time periods in American History resonate more than the Civil War and World WarII. During these critical years, the fate of the world hung in the balance. Students willexplore the American Civil War and World War II. Hands on activities will allow studentsto experience the life of soldiers during these two time periods using original letters,equipment and works of literature describing the period, as well as multimedia materialand games to understand the American experience in the Civil War and World War II.Students and their families will be given the option to join the instructor for an extended weekend trip to the Gettysburg and EisenhowerNational Historic Site to enjoy an insider's look at the Civil War and World War II. Meet prominent authors, artists and historians of the CivilWar and explore several little-visited areas of the battlefield; including the town.Day: 8 Tuesdays (4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31) Time: 3:45-5 p.m. Limit: 15 students Cost: $95Instructor: Jeff Evans, OTS Middle School Social Studies Teacher. Jeff spent almost 10 years with the National Park Service at Gettysburgand other historic sites. He has written extensively about the battle for various publications.Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5)Girls on the Run is a self-esteem program for girls in grades three through five. The 10-weekprogram strives to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physicaldevelopment. These goals are accomplished through self-esteem enhancing, upliftingworkouts that focus on topics relevant to girls in today's society (e.g. values, peer pressure,standing up for one's self in a healthy manner, goal setting, messages from media,etc.) Atthe end of the 10-week program, the girls participate in a community 5k (3.1 miles) event inwhich every girl crosses the finish line and experiences the surge of confidence that comesfrom working towards and achieving a significant goal!.Day: 20 Mondays & Wednesdays – (3/7, 3/9, 3/14, 3/16, 3/21, 3/23, 4/6, 4/11, 4/13, 4/18,4/20, 4/25, 4/27, 5/2, 5/4, 5/9, 5/11, 5/16, 5/18, 5/23) (no classes 3/28, 3/30 and 4/4)Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Limit: 15 students Cost: see fee schedule on flyerInstructor: Certified Girls on the Run Coaches*register by completing the pink Girls on the Run flyer

Improving Your Handwriting (Grades K-2)Students will use a variety of sensory and tactile activities and games to increase their understanding ofhow to form letters increases a child’s consistency and accuracy when writing.Day: 6 Tuesdays (1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1) Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Limit: 6 studentsCost: $75Instructor: Diane Stevens, Occupational TherapistIntramural Basketball (Grades 7-8, Boys and Girls)Seventh and eighth grade students are invited to sign up for this new and exciting after school basketballprogram held in our new Harrington McLaughlin Athletic Center. Students will be assigned to teams ofsingle sex and play a variety of games and tournaments throughout all six (6) sessions. Students willimprove individual and team skills by playing basketball games in a low-key competitive environment. MrTeunissen van Manen will provide instructional feedback during the sessions.Day: 6 Fridays (1/7, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/25, 3/4) Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m. Limit: 24 studentsCost: $40 Instructor: Ron Teunissen van Manen, OTS Physical Education Teacher and Athletic DirectorIntroduction to Competitive Swimming (Grades 3-6) *second graders who can swim lapsLearn competitive swimming by learning the correct technique for the four strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.Learn starts, turns and relays. Finish each lesson with a game or relay. A great way to stay competitive for summer swim teams or the OldTrail School team next year.Day: 6 Mondays (1/10, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28) and/or 6 Wednesdays (1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16)Time: 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. Cost: $90 day/$160 both days Instructor: Pat Mineur, OTS Physical Education TeacherKids-Hop Dance (Grades PS-1)Kids-Hop Dance is a fun, age-appropriate, introduction to Jazz and modern-day dance styles. Using stories, props, imagery and games,students will learn correct body alignment, technique and dance vocabulary, all the while working towards increased flexibility,coordination and strength.Day: 15 Mondays (1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23)Time: 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Limit: 15 students Cost: $150Instructor: Fran Kaiser, OTS Preschool Movement Teacher and Assistant Director of Jill Royka’s Spotlight School of ArtsLEGO Maniacs (Grades 1-3)Students will get hands-on time with LEGOs and free build creations of their choice. They will alsouse LEGO Digital Designer on the Mac Lab computers, experimenting with three-dimensionaldrawings and computer-aided design. It's all about having a fun time using LEGOs.iDay: 8 Thursdays (1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17*, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17) (*Parent Teacher Conferenceson 2/17- class ends at 4:45 p.m.)Time: 3:45-5:15 p.m. Limit: 20 students Cost: $125 (including supplies)Instructor: Anne Riede, Technology InstructorLEGO Robotics II (Grades 3-8)Students will get hands-on time with Kinex and LEGOs and build, build, build. They willuse LEGO kits (ie: cars and dinosaurs), NXT Robotic Kits, Kinex, and LEGO books to makecreations of their choice. LEGO Digital Designer will be available on the Mac Labcomputers, experimenting with three-dimensional drawings and computer-aideddesign. Can you create a spider that moves or a device that moves across a rope? Howabout a 'vending machine' or a dancing robot? Come to this class to create and explore!Day: 8 Thursdays (4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26)Time: 3:45-5:15 p.m. Limit: 20 students Cost: $125 (including supplies)Instructor: Anne Riede, Technology Instructor

Piano (after school) (Grades 2-8)Day: Mondays (15 classes + make-up 6/6) (1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23) orWednesdays (17 classes + makeup 6/1) (1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25)Time: 30-minute lesson/negotiated with instructor Cost: $375 Mon./ $425 Wed. for private lessons/subject to availability.Instructor: Ellen Fries, OTS Piano TeacherCall: (330) 786-5049 to arrange lesson times before mailing registration form.Piano (during school) (Grades 2-8)Instructors: Ellen Fries, OTS Piano TeacherA-F Day Cycle (13 classes + makeup) January 21 (A) through May 25 (F). Make-up week 5/26 to 6/3.Cost: $325 for private lessons subject to availability. Call: (330) 786-5049 to arrange lesson times before mailing registration form.Piano/Violin/Viola (after school) (Grades K-8)One-on-one teaching in either piano, violin or viola. Students will be accepted from the age of six and above. Instructional learningtechnique,theory and musicianship.Day: Monday through FridayMonday – 15 lessons + make–up (1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23) Cost: $375Tuesday – 18 lessons + make–up (1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31)Cost: $450Wednesday – 18 lessons + make–up (1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25)Cost: $450Thursday – 18 lessons + make–up (1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26)Cost: $450Friday – 15 lessons + make–up (1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27)Cost: $375Time: 30-minute lesson negotiated with instructorInstructor: Stefania Stefaniuk, OTS Music TeacherCall: (216) 394-4692 to arrange lesson times before mailing registration form.Science - The Big Picture (Kindergarten)Students will explore the world of science to learn how science impacts their lives every day. Hands-on science activities will investigatethe science of food, energy, motion, light, flight, the human body, and more. Students are welcome to suggest any subject that intereststhem.Day: 8 Tuesdays (1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15)Time: 3:45-5:15 p.m. Limit: Max. 10 Cost: $110Instructor: Sharon Esker, Program Director and OTS Substitute Teacher Space Domes America Corp.Science - The Big Picture (Grades 1-4)Students will explore the world of science to learn how science impacts their lives every day. Hands-on science activities will investigatethe science of food, energy, motion, light, flight, the human body, and more. Students are welcome to suggest any subject that intereststhem.Day: 8 Thursdays (1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17)Time: 3:45-5:15 p.m. Limit: 10 students Cost: $110Instructor: Sharon Esker, Program Director and OTS Substitute Teacher Space Domes America Corp.

Story-Time Ballet (Grades Preschool-1)Story-Time Ballet is a fun, imaginative introduction to classical Ballet movement. Throughstories such as “The Nutcracker,” “Coppelia, and “”Swan Lake” students will creativelyexplore ballet vocabulary and choreography. Students will also learn proper dancetechnique and will work towards increased flexibility, coordination and strength.Day: 15 Mondays (1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9,5/16, 5/23)Time: 4:30 -5:15 p.m. Limit: 15 students Cost: $150Instructor: Fran Kaiser, OTS Preschool Movement Teacher and Assistant Director of Jill Royka’s Spotlight School of Arts** Students enrolling in both Kids-Hop Dance and Story-Time Ballet will receive a discount – Cost: $280Sweet Treats to Take and Bake (Grades 1-4)Students will prepare sweet treats to take home and bake with their families. Students will combine andmix the ingredients to prepare the recipe then take the item home to bake. We will also decorate premadecookies using different techniques and take home to bake. Students will learn to read and follow arecipe and understand baking measurements. Each student will receive a “baking kit” (apron, woodenspoon, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, etc.) to use during the six-week session and take home at theend. Each week will feature a different sweet treat such as cookies, muffins, cupcakes, etc.Day: 6 Tuesdays (1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1)Time: 3:45-5:15 p.m. Limit: 8 students Cost: $110 (includes supplies)Instructor: Jacquie Tinnemeyer, OTS Development AssociateTraditional Chinese Kung Fu (Grades K-6)The course will provide instruction in the Chinese martial arts from various Northern styleKung Fu systems. The systems were founded in Northern China and are based ontraditional martial arts principles developed through the Shaolin Temple. Instruction willinclude basic stretches, warm-ups, punching/ kicking/ blocking combinations andtechniques and a basic praying mantis form. Loose fitting clothing (sweat shirt/pants ormartial arts uniform) and tennis shoes are required.Day: 17 Wednesdays (1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13,4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25)Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Limit: 25 students Cost: $175Instructor: Master Tony Yang and Staff, WuTang Center for Martial Arts www.wutangcenter.comAll students attending After the Bell programs will attend Extended Day Careuntil a session begins, and may return to Extended Day Carewhen a session is over at no additional cost. Students will also receive a snack at check-in.EARLY REGISTRATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGEDREGISTRATION FORM IS LOCATED ON BACK OF PARENT LETTER

After the Bell—WINTER/SPRING 2011REGISTRATIONCOMPLETE THIS FORM AND CHECK OFF BOX NEXT TO CLASS(ES) - RETURN THIS FORM WITH PAYMENTCLASS DAY PRICE American Red Cross Babysitters Training Thursdays $95 American Red Cross Children’s First Aid Thursdays $60 American Red Cross Dog First Aid Thursdays $ 70 Battles & Brushes—History in Miniature Tuesdays $95 Beginning Tennis Wednesdays $95 Chicks with Sticks Thursdays $90 Chinese I Wednesdays $120 Chinese II Wednesdays $120 Gettysburg & Ike—Civil War Meets WWII Tuesdays $95 Girls on the Run Mondays & Wednesdays(register on enclosed flyer) Improving Your Handwriting Tuesdays $75 Intramural Basketball Fridays $40 Introduction to Competitive Swimming Mondays and/or Wednesdays $90 1-day/$160 both days Kids-Hop Dance Mondays $150** LEGO Maniacs Thursdays $125 LEGO Robotics II Thursdays $125 Piano—After School (Grades 2-8) (Fries) Mondays or Wednesdays $375 Mon./$425 Wed.(circle one) Piano—During School (Grades 2-8) (Fries) A-F days $325 Piano/Violin/Viola—After School (K-8) (Stefaniuk) Monday—Friday $375 Mon. or Fri./(circle one)$450 Tue., Wed. or Thu. Science—The Big Picture (Kindergarten) Tuesdays $110 Science—The Big Picture (1—4) Thursdays $110 Story-Time Ballet Mondays $150** Sweet Treats to Take and Bake Tuesdays $110 Traditional Chinese Kung Fu Wednesdays $175*** Students enrolling in both Kids-Hop Dance and Story-Time Ballet will receive a further discount – Cost: $280Student Name_____________________________________________________Grade __________Homeroom________Parent Name__________________________________________________________________________________________Address__________________________________________________City__________________________Zip____________Phone (w)________________(h)________________Email_____________________________________________________Method of Payment: Check Visa MasterCard Credit Card #__________________________Exp. Date ______/______/______ 3-digit security code______ signature____________________________________Mail Registrations to: After the Bell, Old Trail School P.O. Box 827, 2315 Ira Road, Bath OH 44210