Overview

Utilizing the writing process, students will learn how to write an informational writing piece.  Topics covered: the basic outline of an informative essay, choosing a topic to write about, researching your topic using credible sources, writing a clear introduction that hooks the reader, including factual information that flows well and provides examples to support topics stated in the introduction, writing a solid conclusion that helps summarize the topic for the reader.  An opportunity for a work sample will be provided. This course is designed for 5th grade, but all are welcome to attend. 

This course is designed for 5th graders, but all are welcome to attend. A work sample opportunity will be provided.

Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes.  

Course Time

Thursdays at 9:00am

 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.

Overview

Students will learn how to write an informational writing piece based on Gold Rush articles provided.  Topics covered: the basic outline of an informative essay, how to take notes from a text and cite your source, writing a clear introduction that hooks the reader, and providing examples to support topics stated in the introduction with a solid conclusion. An opportunity for a work sample will be provided. This course is designed for 4th grade, but all are welcome to attend. 

Note: Each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes. 

Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes.  

Course Time

Thursdays at 9:00am

 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Writing to inform- Students will learn how to write an informational writing piece with their audience in mind.  Topics covered: the basic outline of an informative essay, how to choose a topic, researching your topic, writing a clear introduction that hooks the reader, including facts and details that group related information together followed by a solid conclusion. An opportunity for a work sample will be provided. This course is designed for 3rd  grade, but all are welcome to attend. 

Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes.  

Course Time

Thursdays at 9:00am

 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Come join Rex Sheridan (Mental Health Professional) and explore Peer Leadership for PCA!  When training is fully completed, students will have advanced their knowledge of basic leadership concepts.  

This course will be based loosely upon concepts from the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” along with other important topics created by the facilitator. This second part is also an extension of Part 1 offered in LP3 of this school year but participation in Part 1 is not required to register for Part 2. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Course Time

Thursday, 10am

Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 03, Apr. 10, Apr. 24

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Students will explore force, motion, pushes, and pulls. They will get to experience all of these forces firsthand and create a science journal as they explore fabulous force and motion!

A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades K - 1, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 11:00AM

March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10, April 24

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Students will explore the characteristics of water through fun hands-on experiments and interactive ways to remember the science language!

 A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 2 - 3, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 11:00 AM

March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10, April 24

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Discover what makes a plant a plant and what it needs to survive along with the necessity of pollinators. Take a close look at a flower as we dissect and discuss its parts. Finally, we will explore the garden and plant our own seeds to observe as they grow.

 A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 4 - 5, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 11:00 AM

March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10, April 24

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

This class will connect what we know and real-world experiences by allowing students to explore the vastness of space and its wonders. They will learn about space including the sun, moon, stars, and planets, and Earth’s unique role in the universe. Understanding these celestial bodies with an art focus will help students appreciate and learn about our planet and beyond. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades TK-1, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Day of the week:  Fridays, Time 9:00 am

3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.