Electives 4th 8th Winter 1992

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January B, L992 Dear Students and Parents of 4th - 8th grades' fhis year r s winter Hlective trrogram wil} begin on January 16th an* continue thrcuqh March 12th . It tsi 11 be nine ThursdaYs frorn 1:45 to 3:1"5 p*IIt. This Thursday hre are gathering in the assembty hall.to meet some of the Elective ieaders 5nd hear a brief-description of their classes. You need to return your choices form on Friday. Please select from the following: 1- ) Sign tangruage and African Dance wittt Jimlr firrner. Jinmy will lead you to freedom of expression through dramatic sign language, body rnovement and African dance. This workshop will enhance communication skiIls, concentration and physical coordination. Children are encouraged to lrear loose, comfortable ctothes and a smile! tuition is $40, made out to .limny Turner, plus a $5 building-use fee. For more information, call Theresa at 442-3448. 2't Pottery and Clay Sculpture with Peter lohnann. Part of each session will be spent making a large coil pot. The other part you will be able to work on sculpting itens, such as dragons, a sea creature, candle holders, etc. Sculpting will be directed toward realism, but not detail. Special projects wiIl be considered. 3) Batik with Shiila Carson. This is an introduction to the art of batik. You will learn various techniques of applying hot, wax and dye to fabric to create the designs of your choice. Please bring two new 1008 cotton white t-shirts to batik for yourself during the class, Note: an adult assistant is needed for this class; please call Molly at 288-I7L2 if you can help. 4) tlhat's l{es in Education sith Elisabeth Drake-I.lap1es. The Global All-iance for Transforning Education (c.A.T.E.) is an organi-zation dedicated to up-grading education around the woild--and it wants a lot of input from YoU, the children, During the first 4 weeksr you will brainstorm about ideas for improving the education system in America, visit other schools in our area, and have the New Zealand GATE coordinator spend with us. There will be a mandatory one-day an afternoontrEducation symposium, 2000: A Holistic Perspectivefr on Monday, January 2O, (9ZS fee for the group, divided evenly) that you will attend. OnIy those who wish to make a need apply. The last 5 weeks you will spend on difference trrnindmapping.tt You'11 learn about the latest findings in research on just How our brains work. How can hre create an atmosphere and environment to let our brains do their jobs the Our bigbest endeauor must be to deuek4s free buntart beings u'ba are able of tbentselt,es t.() impdrt purpose and direction to tbeir liues. *Ruclolf Stciner. Founder of thc Worl
best? She'll shoto yclu! Ever wonder what studying is going to be like in another school? Sbe'II teach you how to take notes on class lectures using pictures as well as words. You will make images of the information and see that you have a wonderful computer between your ears. You'Il learn how it works best and what you can do to help it. 5) Adventure Ed and Life Fitness with Coach l.lichael: 5th 8th graders on1y. During the first half, you wi}l learn to work together in teams to achieve a common goa}. You will face fun challenges, like crossing a log bridge or even building a bridge. You will also help each other overcome an obstacle course. In this adventure, everyone wins, feels good, and each person learns to believe in him/herself by believing and trusting in others. In the second half, each student will learn to work out and train without the expense of a health spa and its equipnent. You will learn very beneficial exircises that-wiif last a life time. You wiff also learn how to measure heart rates and physical improvements. Itts a fun, as well as a good-for-you, class. Both sessions will stress non-competitiveness and fun. 6) Woodcarving: 6th - 8th graders only. You will learn the basic wood crrtting techniques, as well as rules for safety. You will beg:ln by carving a small moose to use as a bofo tie. 7) Kindergarten Helpers: 6th - 8th graders onty. 8) Leave campus: 6th - 8th grraders only. You may go honre with written permission from your parents. You must be picked up by L:45 every Thursday of the session if you choose this

option. Please go over these choices together and make your decision at horne. You need to bring your fom back to your class teacher on Friday, January-16th. If you have Questions, ptr-ease contact me at 288-L7L2 Thank you very much.

Molly Mankey Electives Coordinator

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Not aII students can get into their first choice elective class, So please select three alternatives. Indicate vour first, secbnd and third choices by placing a 3-,2, or 3 beside the electives you want. Note: African dance and leaving campus require a parent signature.

Pottery and Clay Sculpture with Peter Lohmann Batik with Shiila Carson ffirat's tfew in Education with Elisabeth Drake-Maples Adventure Ed and Life Fitness with Coach Michael lfoodcanring

Kindergarten Helper Sign Language and African Dance with Jirnrny Turner f agree to pay Jinny $40 by check at the

first class for this elective.

Parent Signature required Leave canpus My child, , has my permission to leave school every Thursday from January L6th through March L2th at 1-:45 pn.

Parent Signature reguired

Please return this form to your class teacher by Friday, January 1oth.