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Language Arts - Middle - Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: Figures of Speech (S6)
with Erin Moffet
Overview
The English language is full of surprises and we will have fun sharing some of them in this class. Students will learn about strategies for figuring out what certain words and phrases mean by discussing figurative language, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. This class is designed to provide students with strategies for understanding the hidden meanings of words. It is designed for grades 2-3, but all are welcome to attend.
Course Time
Wednesdays at 9:00am
3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23
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.
Language Arts - Upper - Grammar is FUN, Isn't It? (S6)
with Danielle Kronheimer
Overview
Yes, grammar CAN be fun! Using standard English in speech and writing, this interactive course will review how to write a good sentence with correct punctuation. Students will practice using commas, quotation marks, and synonyms and have some fun learning a little Latin and Greek! A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 4th and 5th, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Wednesdays at 9:00am
3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23
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.
Writer's Club - 5th - Evidential Expressions:Informative Writing (S6)
with Molly Thomsen
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.
Writer's Corner - 4th - Fact Finders: Informative Writing (S6)
with Jenny Morace
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.
Writer's Workshop - 3rd - Let's Learn Informative Writing(S6)
with Kim Winkelman
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.
Science - Lower - Fabulous Force and Motion! (S6)
with Ami Adkins
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.
Science - Middle - Earth's Crazy Water (S6)
with Jessica Loehrmann
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.
Science - Upper - The Power of Plants (S6)
with Meghan Hamler
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.