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Realizing
Innovative
Student
Enrichment “Enhancing our children’s futures with quality after-school programming”
On this page (click below): Payment form (includes paper registration form) Flyer from school
What is RISE?
Opstad
PTA’s RISE program offers fun, educational after-school classes for
students of Opstad. Each class is 1 hour per week for 6 weeks running
February 23 – April 1. Classes
will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, on Tuesday OR Thursday after school.
Costs and grade levels are listed with the class descriptions.
To enroll
your child, review the class options on the attached page.
Enrollment in more than one class will be allowed as space permits.
Register online at the RISE link on opstadpta.org (if unable to
register online, you may register using the gray box on the payment form
on the back of this page). Registration will be completed by first-come,
first-served, so we encourage you to return registration materials
quickly. Parents will receive confirmation of registration by February
19, 2010
PAYMENT:
Please return the form on the back with with payment for the total
tuition amount. Make checks payable to Opstad PTA and return in an
envelope marked “RISE” to your child’s teacher or drop off at
Opstad’s office by February 5, 2010. Registration fees
will be deposited the first week of class.
Some partial scholarships are available. If you would like more
information about scholarships, please contact Opstad's counselor, Steve
Bates at 831-8319.
What happens on class days? NEW PROCESS:
Students can go directly to their RISE class, and there will be a parent
volunteer in the school lobby to help. Attendance will be taken by the
instructor and collected by the volunteer. Every effort will be made to
contact parents regarding students missing from class.
If your student will not be attending a RISE class for which they
are enrolled, please notify the school at 831-8300. Snacks may be
offered in some classes.
Please indicate on the registration form if your child has any food
allergies or other health concerns.
After class, students will go to the school lobby.
Parents should indicate on the registration form how their
children will be getting home (parents will pick up, children will go
into Y-care for pick up later, or children will walk home). ****Bus
service WILL NOT be available after RISE classes.****
Some classes may need an in-class parent volunteer
You may receive a 50% discount for your child if you are selected as a
helper. Please indicate on the registration if you would like to be
considered. The time required is about 1.5 hours per week.
Need more info? Email
opstadpta@yahoo.com or call Cathy Templin at 425-831-1118.
You can REGISTER ONLINE by following the RISE link at opstadpta.org
(if you are unable to register online, fill in the gray box on the
payment form) 2010 RISE Classes
-1A-
Knitting
(grades
3-5)
$30 (class
size 5-10)
Instructor: Joelle Treharne
Learn to
knit, beginning through advanced levels. Learn to cast on, knit, and
bind off. May learn purling and other techniques if time allows.
Students should bring 1 pair size
8-10US knitting sticks, and 1 ball of yarn (worsted weight).
-2A-Jump Rope
(grades
K-4)
$20
Instructor:
We will practice
jump rope tricks using both a single length and double length ropes.
Parent helper wanted, child receives 50% class discount.
-3A-Let’s Play Math!
(grades
K-5) $35
Instructor:
Kristy Graham, cert. teacher
Do you love to play
games? Want to practice all those skills you've been learning in
class? Come join us for a fun, interactive, and great time playing
with math! This class will focus on 5 main math games working to enhance
your child's math facts, number sense, and basic grade level skills (ie:
some games can be modified for advancing levels and/or an older version
is available). The first 30 min. students will focus on the "Game of
the day", we will rotate teams and students will be able to play the
main game again or choose to play another educational game for the
second half. Our last class will be a review and opportunity for
the students to chose and play their favorite(s)! Come practice your
math... and join in the FUN! Parent helper wanted, child receives 50% class discount. -4A- Sign-Language (grades K- 5) $40
Instructor:
Nina Hawley
Come learn American Sign Language!
This class is a fantastic opportunity for
you to learn about Deaf Culture and American Sign Language through
crafts, songs and games. Materials included.
Parent helper wanted,
child receives 50% class discount.
-5A- Literacy Through Photography
(grades
3-5)
$45
(class size min 5, max 15)
Instructor:
Mary Miller, professional photographer
The very basics of photography will be discussed;
we will have fun learning about composition, holding a camera, body
positioning, the effects of light, how we look at the world, point of
view, etc. We will use the theme of "Community", in which the children
will see life around them from their unique perspective, choosing one
image (8x10) to write about. In week 1 they will be given the project of
"My Community"; weeks 2 and 3 they will come back with their images,
making a choice by the end of class in week 3. By week 4, I will have
images for each child printed. Week 5, we will be working on "What the
image means to them, or how it affects them, or a related story attached
to the image". Week 6, we will share what we have learned with each
other in class and have more of an open discussion.
Their prints and "story" will go home with
each child.
Parent helper wanted,
child receives 50% class discount.
-1B-Mad
Science
(grades
K-5) $70
(class size minimum 15)
Instructor:
Mad Science Team
Science In Action
Children will experiment with kinetic energy, use science to uncover art
forgeries, conduct cool chemical reactions, discover what life is like
underwater as we discuss buoyancy and adaptation, go "wild" studying
zoology, and much much more. Every class also builds awesome take-homes
to share the Mad Science experience with family and friends! Your
child will have so much fun it is hard to believe that they are actually
learning at the same time.
-2B-Yoga for Kids
(grades
K-5)
$50
Instructor:
Carla Orellana Yoga helps children
develop healthy, flexible, strong bodies and clear, focused minds.
We use physical poses, breathing techniques and relaxation to promote
self-confidence, compassion for others and discipline to be successful
in tests, sports and life in general. Carla Orellana has been
teaching yoga to children of all ages for the last 30 years and is a
certified yoga practitioner. Classes will cover: Deep breathing
techniques to improve concentration and health; asana (poses) for
strength, flexibility and balance; creative visualization techniques;
sound vibrations to bring awareness and to develop the ear; deep
relaxation to reduce stress and enjoy life; and Yoga Principles such
as "ahimsa"/non-violence, cleanliness, and honesty. Students should
bring to class: a mat, a blanket, and wear appropriate exercise
clothing.
-3B-Soccer
(grades
3-5)
$30
Instructor:
We will spend about
40 minutes working on drills including dribbling, passing, teamwork,
defense and offense. We will spend the final 20 minutes playing a “fun”
game. Class will meet in gym, and go outside if weather is good.
Parent
helper wanted, child receives 50% class discount.
Students should wear tennis shoes and shin guards.
-4B-Crafts
(grades
3-5)
$20 (class
min 5, max 10)
Instructor:
JoAnna BlomQuist, Online Boutique Owner Crafting fun! This
class will entail making custom birthday cards with the cricket machine,
accordion photo albums, decoupage pencil containers, and much more. You
will also learn to make ribbon covered hair pretties. Cost includes
materials. Instructor has over 25 yrs of experience in sewing, scrap
booking and crafts.
-5B-Space Art
(grades
3-5)
$45
(class size max 15)
Instructor:
Jeff Sturgeon, Artist/Illustrator Learn to paint
planets, moons, and galaxies with award winning artist/illustrator Jeff
Sturgeon. Jeff will show some of the basics of painting astronomical
art. Jeff will also give a demonstration on painting with acrylics on
canvas and his signature metal art. Each student will also be given a
signed Artist proof print from one of Jeff’s paintings. Supplies are
included in the fee.
NOTE: Opstad PTA
also offers the following enrichment
classes with sessions year round:
Go to our home page and click on the Spanish and Guitar class link under "older news" for more info on Guitar and Spanish Registration and Payment:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. For questions contact us at opstadpta@yahoo.com After registering, you will need to submit the payment form with your check. Class space is not held until payment is received!
Click here to get the PAYMENT FORM , then use your
browser to print it. Online registration is preferred (its free and saves volunteer time), but you may also register on the payment form above if you do not wish to register online. |
