Transcript Fall 2014 Program Descriptions

Design with Tech-RPG Game Design
Mondays 3:30-4:45
Sept 22-Nov 10
Grades 3-5
$168, Checks Payable to NBE PTA
Smart with Art
Tuesday 3:30-4:45
Sept 23-Nov 18
Grades K-5
$156, Checks Payable to NBE PTA
By the end of this course, your techsavvy child will take home their own
video game that they have created to
play and share with friends!
We will stop in Spain and learn about Gaudi and his amazing
architecture and mosaic work, and create a collage mosaic creation.
Your child will learn the five principles
of game design: story, objectives, fun,
challenge and interest. Students will
use Microsoft’s KODU Game Lab
software.
Throughout this course your child will
learn to write a creative and in depth
story, create a diverse gaming
environment, learn the basics of
computer programming logic all while
creating interactions and game play
for their very own game!
Then we are off to Seattle to look at the wonderful glass works
created by Dale Chihuly, while we work to create a glass inspired
mobile.
We will jet set to the Big Apple and discover the pop-artist, Roy
Lichtenstein and his comic like creations, as we create a portrait in
dots with tempera paints.
We go back across the Atlantic and discover the beautiful works of
art by Degas, as we create a figure in motion using chalk pastels!
The journey won’t stop as we discover 8 different artists and art
forms from around the world. Join us on this creative journey
and discover the places you’ll go with Smart with Art this fall!
Guitar
Wednesday 3:30-4:15
Sept 24-Nov 12
Grades 2-5
$120, checks payable to NBE PTA
Students will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing,
including chords, notes and how to read guitar
tablature. We play songs in different guitar styles,
including rock, pop, folk, country and blues. Guitars are
provided during class time, but students are
encouraged to bring their own for tuning and practice
at home.
Run and Bike Club with Mr. Fladland and Mrs.
Egbert (formerly Miss Wentzel)
Wednesday 3:30-4:30
Sept 24-Nov 12
Grades 1st -5
$60, checks payable to NBE PTA
This is a character building program of experiential
learning through running and/or biking. This club
works to build fitness, enhance self-esteem, and
teach valuable personal skills. The program ends
with the Turkey Trot 5K in November if members
choose to sign up. All kids must be willing to run
or bike. A positive attitude is everything!
Lego
Monday 3:30-4:30
Sept 29-nov 17
Grades 1st -5
$115, checks payable to NBE PTA
Lego® jr engineer class from
leap4kidz™ offers an integrated
stem curriculum including science,
technology, engineering, math, as
well as history, language arts, and
team decision making to children
using lego® bricks and motors. This
is a hands-on class where students
will build and design with legos and
receive an introduction to levers,
gears, pulleys and more using
batteries and motors to bring their
creations to life!
This class (or similar class or camp)
will be a prerequisite for robotics
(1-3rd and 4-5th grade) starting in
winter.
North Bend Elementary School After School Programs from Your PTA
Fall 2014
Chess 4 Life
Fridays 1:30-2:30
Sept 26-Dec 5
Grades K-5
$125, Checks payable to NBE PTA
Dodge Ball
Thursday 3:30-4:15
Sept 25-Nov 13
Grades 2-5
$65, checks payable to NBE PTA
Chess teaches sportsmanship, good decision making,
patience, planning and learning from mistakes. Chess has
also been shown to improve critical thinking skills, math
competency, English skills, concentration and spatial
reasoning.
Dodgeball games! Standard Dodgeball, Medic Dodgeball,
Bowling Pin Dodgeball and Body Part Dodgeball are the
favorites in our current classes! Before each class we go over
the rules: 1. Respect 2. You are in charge of you 3. No head
shots 4. Have fun!
UK Elite Soccer
Fridays 1:30-3:00
Sept 26-Oct 31
Ages 7-10
$80, register online at
www.ukelite.com
The UK Elite Soccer technical
program is designed to individual
player development. The program
uses an age appropriate soccer
curriculum that will improve
technical skills in a challenging, fun
environment. The UK elite trainers
are professional coaches with vast
experience in player development.
Rockin’ It: Rock Climbing is Great for Kids with Mrs. Melgaard!
Thursdays 3:30-4:15
Sept 25-Nov 13
Grades K-5
$80, Checks payable to NBE PTA
Climbing increases endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance. It is a social activity yet highly
personal as it builds confidence within and connections with others. “Rockin’ It” will focus on
building skill and strength while playing on NBE’s rock wall. Students will set goals, play games
and gain rewards in this afterschool program.
Paper Crafting
Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Sept 23-Nov 18
Grades 3-5
$85, checks payable to NBE PTA
A hands on class where students will learn different techniques to make projects,
cards and gifts. They will enhance their fine motor skills as well as their ability to
follow verbal and visual directions. All this while being creative and having fun.