1. education
2. alumni and reunions

CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
COMPUTER
CLASSES
From the Superintendent
Research and good old
classes this year. And regardless of what course you take,
human wisdom show repeatyou can be assured that your
edly that learning something
new keeps us young, healthy
course will be taught by a
and happy. One of the things
well trained staff member.
I believe that makes Comal
Community Education
brochures are mailed out at
ISD such a great district is
the beginning of each semesour Community Education
program, which gives comter and they are also posted to
munity members the opporthe Community Education
Andrew Kim
website, which can be found
tunity for continual learning.
under the “Departments” tab on the disAs we begin the 2014-15 school year, I
invite you to sign up for at least one of
trict’s website, www.comalisd.org. Be
the abundant offerings from our Comsure to visit the website for the most upto-date information.
munity Education fall catalog.
If you have never taken a CommuBrimming with opportunities for
adults and children, the Community Ednity Education course, let me be among
ucation fall catalog lists a variety of
the first to welcome you to this valuable
course offerings, times and locations
program. If you are one of our regulars,
we are so glad to have you back.
can help you learn new skills, improve
Here’s to a productive year, full of
your quality of life, enhance your parenting skills or adopt a new hobby. We
learning and enrichment!
are also offering many new and exciting
CISD Mission Statement
The mission of Comal Independent School District is to provide extensive
learning opportunities for all students to ensure they become contributing
members of our society.
Andrew Kim - Superintendent
Kari Hutchison - Deputy Superintendent
David Andersen - Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Porter - Assistant Superintendent for Academic & Student Services
Jarrett Cochran - Chief Technology Officer
Comal ISD Board Members
David Drastata - President
Stephen Smith - Vice President
Cody Mueller - Treasurer
Amy Freund - Secretary
Denise Kern - Trustee
Laurie Schley- Trustee
The Board of Trustees holds monthly
meetings which are open to the public.
During the audience participation portion
of each meeting, the public may address
the board on any subject, provided they
have followed the proper protocal.
Meetings begin at 6 pm.
A schedule is available at
Support Services or on the website:
www.comalisd.org
AC-MECHS
Alamo Colleges
-Memorial Early College High School
1419 N. Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX
CHS
Canyon High School
1510 IH 35 E, New Braunfels, TX
CLHS
Canyon Lake High School
8555 FM 32, Fischer, TX
SVHS
Smithson Valley High School
14001 Hwy 46 W., Spring Branch, TX
Learning made easy in the comfort of your home. Hundreds of titles online:
www.ed2go.com/comalisd. All classes are Six Weeks long and most are
$89. Pick your date, register, and you’re ready to go. Here are just a few of
the classes offered online:
Introduction to
SAT/ACT Preparation Part 1
This course will prepare you to take
QuickBooks 2011
the verbal question types on both the
Use the power of QuickBooks
ACT and the SAT. SAT/ACT
2011 software to take control of
Preparation Part I is designed to
your business finances! In these
prepare you for the Reading,
lessons, you’ll learn how to set up
English, and Science sections of the
a chart of accounts, pay bills from
ACT and the critical reading and
vendors, invoice customers, create
writing sections of the SAT.
receipts, and reconcile a checking
account. In addition, you’ll
SAT/ACT Preparation Part 2
discover how to track your
You’ll refresh your knowledge of
accounts payable and receivable,
Math subjects and learn techniques
manage your assets, control
to help you move through the tests
inventory, and create estimates
more quickly. We’ll review
and reports.
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry,
QuickBooks 2011 for
Trigonometry, and Statistics as well
as the Student Produced Response
Contractors
questions on the SAT. We’ll
Designed specifically for contracpractice techniques and approaches
tors, this course addresses the
using similar exam questions and
accounting, time tracking, billing,
fully explain and interpret the
and estimating needs of the concorrect and incorrect answers.
struction industry. We’ll focus on
Taking both courses in this two-part
how to use the Premier Contractor
series will prepare you for question
Edition of QuickBooks 2011 to run
types on each test using test-taking
your contracting business more
techniques pioneered by Scott
efficiently.
Hatch in 1980 and taught to
thousands of college-bound
Accounting Fundamentals
students around the world.
Demand for accounting
professionals currently exceeds
Resume Writing Workshop
supply. If you’re interested in
Transform your resume into a
increasing your financial awarepowerful tool that will get you
ness while also gaining a
interviews. This workshop will lead
marketable skill, this course is for
you through a self-assessment
you. You’ll learn the basics of
series so you will have extensive
double-entry bookkeeping, as well
knowledge about the product you
as how to analyze and record
are marketing—YOU! Learn
financial transactions.
different resume formats, how to
write an employment objective, and
Intermediate Photoshop CS
tricks to writing persuasive cover
If you’re already using the basic
letters. This course also covers the
tools in Adobe Photoshop CS5,
use of on-line resumes and Internet
take your photo-editing skills to a
Resume Secrets.
new level! In this course, you’ll
become an expert at using layers,
Introduction to
layer masks, and other advanced
Microsoft Excel 2010
features that let you change images
Become proficient in using
easily long after you create them
Microsoft Excel 2010 and discover
(and long after the Photoshop
dozens of shortcuts and tricks for
“undo” command expires).
setting up fully formatted
worksheets quickly and efficiently.
Note: All computer classes are hands-on
classes, thus the class size is
limited to 20 students. Register Early.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL
14FA-101
Learn how to use Excel. This class will teach you
how to create spreadsheets using formulas, create
and manage data lists, and create charts. You will
learn numerous formatting techniques (Fonts,
Borders, Colors, Changing Column Width and Row
Height, Conditional Formatting, Number Formats,
Cell Styles), how to use numerous Excel functions
(financial, date, numerical and text) and how to
simplify the creation of complex spreadsheets using
Absolute vs. Relative Addressing.
• Oct. 23-Nov. 13 | Thursdays | 4 wks
Time: 6 - 8:30 PM | Cost: $100
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Clayton Whitney
LEARN COMPUTER BASICS
14FA-102
How to operate a computer, navigate through your
computer, manage files and documents, manage
printers, scanners and other devices and the basics
of Microsoft Word.
• Sept. 23-Oct. 7 | Tuesdays | 3 wks
Time: 6 - 8:30 PM | Cost: $75
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Michelle Grell
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD
14FA-103
This course will include how to create, save, edit,
and print documents. Participants will learn to use
the tools on the standard & formatting toolbars
(tabs), insert graphics into a document, and special
word processing features, such as spell check,
thesaurus, and grammar check. This class is suitable
for students with beginning/basic computer skills.
• Oct. 14-Nov. 11 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Time: 6 - 8:30 PM | Cost: $75
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Michelle Grell
INTRODUCTION TO
MICROSOFT POWER POINT
14FA-104
Learn the basics of creating PowerPoint slideshows
using Text, Clip Art, Sound, Music, Photographs
and Movies.
• Nov. 6-20 | Thursdays | 3 wks
Time: 6 - 8:30 PM | Cost: $75
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Michelle Grell
BBES
Bill Brown Elementary
20410 Hwy 46 W.,
Spring Branch, TX
78070
2 - Community Education Fall 2014
To Register For Classes Contact
Charlotte Muniz at (830) 221-2177
www.comalisd.org/community_education
www.comalisd.org/community_education
Community Education Fall 2014 - 3
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
CREATIVE ARTS
LEADED GLASS DOOR REPAIR
14FA-108
All those beautiful leaded glass doors you
see everywhere. The one with a broken
piece of glass covered with cardboard,
overwhelming and expensive. Take the
pain out- Learn to repair glass broken in
doors, windows, panels and more.
Each student will be provided a small
glass panel for the purpose of breaking
out a piece and learning how to replace it.
Enjoy restoring a beautiful work and
having a good sense of accomplishment
after. You can save money, earn money
and who knows, learn how to make your
own panel creations.
• Nov. 4 | Tuesday | 1 class
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Catherine Touch
Cost: $25
Supply fee: $45 (paid to instructor)
FUSED GLASS STONES
14FA-109
Make a stunning stone by cutting, grinding
and melting two pieces of glass together.
Learn about compatibility of glass and
inclusions and how to move on to large
pieces such as platters and window pieces.
• Oct. 2 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Catherine Touch
Cost: $25
Supply fee: $25 (paid to instructor)
GLASS ENAMELING (Painting)
14FA-110
Bring a picture of yourself, preferably 4x6,
and learn how to paint yourself on glass
with fusible paints which will then be fired
in a kiln until paint and glass become one.
• Oct. 21 & 23 | Tues & Thurs | 2 classes
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Catherine Touch
Cost: $25
Supply fee: $25 (paid to instructor)
STAINED GLASS, COPPER FOILED
14FA-111
A small picture made of colored glass
wrapped in copper and soldered together.
Learn to cut, grind, wrap and solder. We
will practice with large and small pieces
and gain an understanding of why it
works with small pieces that are a lot
more expensive. The color of the solder
can be changed to black or copper, as
desired, using a patina.
• Nov. 18 & 20 | Tues & Thurs | 2 classes
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Catherine Touch
Cost: $39
Supply fee: $25 (paid to instructor)
STAINED GLASS
14FA-112
An illuminating art appreciated through
the ages. A beginner class designed to
teach the use of tools, cuts, various ways
of “breaking” difficult cuts, and how to
build and finish a stained glass panel.
Each student will complete one panel
in three sessions.
• Nov. 6, 11, 13 | Tues & Thurs | 3 classes
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Catherine Touch
Cost: $40
Supply Fee: $50 (paid to instructor)
MOSAIC-GLASS ON GLASS
14FA-113
A drawing translated to glass with tiny
pieces of colored glass glued and grouted
to a clear glass. Add dimension to your
piece by using shading techniques as you
would in a drawing.
• Oct. 7 & 9 | Tues & Thurs | 2 classes
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Catherine Touch
Cost: $30
Supply Fee: $15 (paid to instructor)
POLYMER CLAY JEWELRY
14FA-114
Polymer clay is a fun and amazing 3D
medium that can be used to create anything from jewelry to sculptures. We will
be focusing on set projects for each
workshop. Students may choose colors,
day of workshop to make each project
unique. Learn basic polymer clay techniques to be applied to a wide variety of
hand built sculptures.
Session A-Polymer Clay Hearts
• Sept. 6 | Saturday | 1 day class
Session B-Polymer Clay Animal Figurines
• Oct. 4 | Saturday | 1 day class
Session C-Polymer Clay Tree Sculptures
• Nov. 1 | Saturday | 1 day class
Session D-Polymer Clay Ornaments
• Dec. 6 | Saturday | 1 day class
Time: 11:00AM-1:00PM
(Bring sack lunch)
Place: Traveling Art Studio
2351 Gruene Lake Dr., Suite B
Instructor: Ashley Martinez
Cost: $40
Register Early So
Classes Will Not
Be Cancelled
Contact
Charlotte Muniz
(830) 221-2177
4 - Community Education Fall 2014
TEEN PAINTING AND DRAWING
14FA-115
Session 1: Theme: Self Portraits
With our Teen Painting and Drawing Class,
students get to choose which medium they
would like to focus on for the 4 week class.
This session students will learn about gridded drawings. We will grid and draw self
portraits. Students will need to bring in
their own photograph. After portrait is
drawn we will then use drawing techniques
(graphite or colored pencil) or painting
techniques (acrylic) to create unique and
expressive self portraits. All levels of art!
• Sept. 9-30 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Session 2: Theme: Creating a Message
With our Teen Painting and Drawing
Class, students will be able to choose
which medium they would like to work on
for the 4 week class. For session 2 students
will learn mixed media techniques to apply
to their work. After technique preparation,
students will choose a message and create
a work of art to reflect that message. Students should look up famous quotes, song
lyrics or news media to help inspire them
for their message.
• Oct. 28-Nov. 18 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM
Place: Traveling Art Studio
2351 Gruene Lake Dr., Suite B
Instructor: Ashley Martinez
Cost: $80
Supply fee: $29 (paid to instructor)
BASIC DRAWING
14FA-117
Come learn the essential skills used to
draw with pencils, proportion, line
quality, shading and perspective. We will
use a variety of still life arrangements,
and some photographs for our subjects
• Oct. 2-23 | Thursdays | 4 wks
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Linda Cowan
Cost: $55
Supply fee: $10 (paid to instructor)
INTRODUCTION TO FUSED GLASS
14FA-118
Learn the basic techniques of fused
glass, or warm glass, an ancient art form
rising in popularity. Learn basic glass
cutting, use trade tools and create your
own fused glass art. You will use different
types and textures of glass along with
different techniques to achieve desired
results. The firing process will be
explained but completed outside of class.
• Oct. 7 & 14 | Tuesdays | 3 classes
Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
• Oct. 21 | Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Gail Graham
Cost: $70 | Supply fee: $30
JOY OF PAINTING
BOB ROSS WORKSHOP
14FA-119
Do you have the desire to try your hand at
painting but weren’t sure where to start?
Maybe you have never painted before,
have some experience, or just a painter
looking for quality instruction to enhance
your skills. Sign up to learn the Bob Ross
Wet-on-wet Technique and create beautiful pieces of art during a Bob Ross
Workshop. Please note, only Bob Ross
products will be used in this workshop to
achieve the desired results. These
products may be purchased at Hobby
Lobby or Michael’s craft stores. A product list will be provided upon request.
You may “rent” the necessary supplies for
the day (brushes, medium, painting knife,
thinner and paint) by purchasing the
“Palette Fee” for an additional $20.00.
Students need only bring paper towels to
wipe off their brushes and baby wipes to
clean their hands.
• Oct. 16 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 5:00-9:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Carol M. Spencer
Cost: $110
Supply fee: $20
ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING
14FA-116
Session 1: Theme: Landscape
For session 1 students will create
beautiful landscapes using acrylic
paint. We will learn basic acrylic
techniques and can incorporate more advanced techniques for each individual
landscape. Please bring in your own
landscape inspiration photo. We will
learn about strong composition, color
theory and underpainting to create rich
and beautiful works of art.
• Sept. 8-29 | Mondays | 4 wks
Session 2: Theme: Still Life
For session 2 students will create still life
paintings. We will learn basic acrylic
techniques and can incorporate more
advanced techniques for each individual
painting. Still life will be set up by the
instructor for the class, if you have
something specific you would like to
paint, please feel free to bring that to
class. We will learn about strong composition, color theory and underpainting to
create rich and beautiful works of art.
• Oct.27-Nov. 17 | Mondays | 4 wks
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Place: Traveling Art Studio
2351 Gruene Lake Dr., Suite B
Instructor: Ashley Martinez
Cost: $80
Supply fee: $29 (paid to instructor)
www.comalisd.org/community_education
www.comalisd.org/community_education
Community Education Fall 2014 - 5
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
DANCE
COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE
BEGINNERS
14FA-130
Includes: Two Step, Polka, and Western
Waltz. Our focus will be on the most
important of these — Two Step — but we
will touch on the other dances so that
when you are out dancing at a club, you
won’t have to sit out any of the songs
unless you want to. Basic footwork,timing, rhythm, and patterns will be covered.
• Sept. 18-Oct. 16 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Cost: Couple-$75 | Single-$40
Instructor: Valerie Ryan
CHA-CHA BEGINNERS
14FA-131
This is the most versatile of all the Latin
dances — not only can we dance to
Spanish-flavored Cha-Cha music, but it
fits a certain tempo of Rock’n’Roll (think
of the Drifters singing “On Broadway”)
and definitely has a home in a C&W
setting (Brooks & Dunn’s “Neon Moon”
is perfect). We start with Ballroom Latin
technique, then move into easy patterns
that are fun to do and beautiful to watch.
Join us!
• Oct. 23-Nov. 20 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Cost: Couple-$75 | Single-$40
Instructor: Valerie Ryan
BALLROOM DANCE BEGINNERS
14FA-132
This Ballroom course is designed
especially for beginners. This is a course
which the instructor developed to tie one
dance into another, making learning the
steps and dances easier and faster. Then
the steps will be connected to music and
rhythm through routines, to make
remembering simple and fun. The course
includes: American Dances-Foxtrot,
Waltz; and Swing; Latin Dances - Rumba,
and Cha Cha.
• Sept. 25-Oct. 30 | Thursdays | 6 wks
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Maxine Scott
Cost: $95 per couple | Couples Only
COUNTRY WESTERN BEGINNERS
14FA-133
This Country Western course is designed
especially for beginners. You will learn to
transfer steps and rhythms from one
dance to another, making learning easier
and faster than ever before. Then the steps
will be connected to music and rhythm
through routines, to make remembering
simple and fun. The course includes:
Two-Step, Waltz, Polka (Western and
Mexican Salsa), Swing; Cotton-Eyed Joe,
and Schottische.
• Sept.23-Oct. 28 | Tuesdays | 6 wks
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Maxine Scott
Cost: $95 per couple | Couples Only
SALSA DANCING 101
14FA-134
Imagine dancing to have fun and get fit
while becoming healthy. You’ll reduce
your stress, increase your energy level
and without realizing it, burn 300 to 500
calories each session.
• Oct. 2-Nov. 6 | Thursdays | 6 wks
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: E.C. Shingles
Cost: Couple-$60 | Single-$30
CULINARY
ARTS
LEARN HOW TO MAKE TAMALES
14FA-125
Homemade tamales are always a favorite
food at parties and family gatherings.
Wouldn’t it be great to make your own
and then listen to your friends rave about
how good they are? Students will learn
the entire process on how to make
tamales. This is a hands-on class.
Everyone will make their own tamales.
All materials will be provided.
• Dec. 4 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Alicia Parra
Cost: $25
Supply fee: $15 (paid to instructor)
THE CISD SENIOR CITIZEN CARD
Comal ISD offers Senior Patrons “Get In Free” Cards
Those interested in obtaining the CISD Senior Citizen Card
can call (830) 221-2000
6 - Community Education Fall 2014
HEALTH
CPR & AED-AMERICAN HEART
ASSOC. CERTIFICATION
14FA-139
This course is an American Heart
Association CPR (Adult, Child, Infant)
and AED (Automated ExternalDefibrillator) class. You will receive a two year
certification card at the conclusion of the
class. You’ll gain hands-on experience
training on adult, child, and infant
manikins. You’ll learn how to confidently
use an AED device and you’ll also learn
about CPR mouthpieces.
• Sept. 16 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Oct. 14 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Nov. 11 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Dec. 9 | Tuesday | 1 class
Time: 6:30-9:30 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Pennie Gopinath
Cost: $35
Supply Fee: $15
(paid to instructor)
ALTERNATIVE CANCER
TREATMENTS
14FA-140
Cancer-a discussion about the
accumulated science and knowledge
associated with preventing and altering
various forms of cancer. A look at how
some individuals have “cured” themselves of this disease.
• Oct. 23 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: David Will
Cost: $50
TO YOUR HEALTH
14FA-141
Learn how people just like you have
cured themselves of cancer, diabetes,
arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other
diseases using nothing more than
nutritional supplements, herbs and food.
• Date: Nov. 13 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: David Will
Cost: $50
HOME MAINTENANCE
AEROBIC SEPTIC SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
14FA-150
If you currently have or may have in the
future an aerobic septic system, you need
to attend this class. It will show you how
and why it works but most important if
yours is working properly. Not understanding your system could lead to expensive repairs that could have been
prevented.
• Sept. 29 | Monday | 1 class - 2 hrs
• Oct. 27 | Monday | 1 class - 2 hrs
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: CLHS
• Oct. 2 | Thursday | 1 class - 2 hrs
• Oct. 30 | Thursday | 1 class - 2 hrs
• Nov. 13 | Thursday | 1 class - 2 hrs
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Tom Moos
Cost: $100
SOLAR ENERGY WITH ENPHASE
AND HOME DEPOT
14FA-151
You may have been considering going
solar for years and had reservations from
past information or financing, we can
dispel common myths and update on
recent changes in the solar markets.
Whether you may be interested in
reducing your energy bill, or reducing
your carbon footprint or maybe both, let
Mario Castanares show you how. You
will receive a free workshop,
pen/brochure, along with a free solar proposal for your residence or your business.
• Sept. 23 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Oct. 14 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Nov. 13 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Mario Castanares
Cost: $10
EXERCISE &
SPORTS
CARDIO BOOTCAMP
14FA-153
Cardio Bootcamp provides an effective
workout for all ages, experience and
ability level. This type of exercise class
will burn calories by utilizing high
intensity exercises geared towardimproving your muscular endurance, muscular
strength, flexibility and most importantly
your cardio respiratory fitness.
• Sept. 15 - Dec. 10
Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Place: CHS Football field
Instructor: Chris San Miguel
Cost: $5 per class-pay at class
ZUMBA DANCE/TONING
14FA-154
Zumba is a class that involves dance
aerobic elements and lets you move to the
rhythm. It’s an invigorating dance fitness
class that lets you move to music from all
types of dance styles: cumbia, salsa,
meringue, mamba, raggaeton, cha cha, hip
hop music and tango. Zumba toning is the
class for you if you like to work out with
weights and dance while you do it.
Zumba toning targets the abs,thighs,hips,
and other muscles throughout the body.
Zumba toning is a sculpting of the body
using dance and cardio. Will need two-lb.
weights for the toning class. Each class is
$5, you may pay at the door, or you may
pay online for the month $35.
Session A
• Sept. 9-Oct. 2 | Tues & Thurs | 4 wks
Session B
• Oct. 7-Oct. 30 | Tues & Thurs | 4 wks
Session C
• Nov. 4-Dec. 4 | Tues & Thurs | 4 wks
(no class Nov. 25 or 27)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Lillian Usher
Cost: $35 (online for the month)
Cost: $5 per class, pay at the door,
please bring exact change
After School Care Program
A Safe Place for Your Child Offering Fun & Enriching Activities
LOCATIONS
All CISD Elementary Campuses
HOURS
Directly after school till 6:30
Monday – Friday
Cost: $35 a week per child
$35 registration fee
($50 max per family)
For more info call 830-221-2104
In Case of
Bad Weather
Community Ed Classes will be
cancelled when CISD is closed for
inclement weather.
www.comalisd.org/community_education
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
EXERCISE & SPORTS
TABATA (HIIT)
14FA-155
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is
an enhanced form of interval training,
alternating periods of short intense
anaerobic or strength exercise with a lessintense recovery period. These shorter
duration, higher intensity workouts
produce powerful results. Tabata provides
improved athletic capacity and condition,
increased strength, improved glucose
metabolism, and improved fat burning.
Each workout is approximately 25 - 45
minutes. No experience necessary. A
yoga mat and set of dumbbells is recommended but not required. Drop-In $10
Session A
• Sept. 2-25 | Tues & Thurs | 4 wks
Session B
• Sept. 30-Oct. 23 | Tues & Thurs | 4 wks
Session C
• Oct. 28-Nov. 20 | Tues & Thurs | 4 wks
Session D
• Dec. 2-18 | Tues & Thurs | 3 wks | $49
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Lisa Plattenberger
Cost: $65
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
14FA-156
Basic eight limb yoga based on “Yoga
Sutra” by Patanjali will engage students
in practicing asana routine, mindfulness
and breathing to improve muscle tone,
flexibility and concentration. Interactive
guided practice will benefit beginners as
well as experienced yoga practitioners.
This Primary Series will help students to
develop their own unique daily practice
routine.
Requirements: Yoga mat, blanket or
towel, comfortable work-out attire.
• Sept. 18-Oct. 9 | Thursdays | 4 wks
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Darshan Singh
Cost: $56
www.comalisd.org/community_education
HILL COUNTRY KARATE
(Youth & Adult sessions)
14FA-157
Karate improves self-discipline, coordination, self-respect, and self-confidence.
All-white martial arts uniform with elastic
waistband required and may be purchased
at class for $35. Registration and payment
accepted at the first two weeks of class.
Family discounts for three or more! For
more information contact: Nick or Angel
Smith, Co-Directors at 830-629-6686.
• Sept. 8-Nov. 10 | Mondays
Mountain Valley Elementary Gym
3:30-4:30 PM | Inst: Tony Vannella
Rahe Bulverde Elementary Gym
6:30-8:30 PM | Instructor: Robert McFarlane
Clear Spring Elementary Gym
6:30-8:30 PM | Instructor: Roger Haggard
• Sept. 2-Nov. 11 | Tuesdays
Bill Brown Elementary Gym
6:30-8:45 PM | Instructor: Nicki Anderwald
Freiheit Elementary Gym
6:30-8:30 PM | Instructor: Mike Jessen
Indian Springs Elementary Gym
6:30-8:30 PM | Instructor: Richard Ruff
• Sept. 3-Nov. 12 | Wednesdays
Startzville Elementary Gym
6:30-8:30 PM | Instructor: Tony Vannella
Garden Ridge Elementary Gym
6:30-8:30 PM | Instructor: Nicole Stermer
14FA-157 (cont.)
Oak Creek Elementary Gym
6:30-8:30 PM | Instructor: Roger Haggard
• Sept. 4-Nov. 13 | Thursdays
Rebecca Creek Elementary Gym
3:30-4:30 PM | Instructor: Wendy Zach
Hoffmann Lane Elementary Gym
6:00-8:00 PM | Instructor: Wendy Zach
Specht Elementary Gym
6:30-8:45 PM | Instructor: Richard Ruff
Time: Junior First Hour
Adult Class Second Hour
Cost: $60 for 10 weeks
VOLLEYBALL
-WOMEN’S POWER LEAGUE
14FA-158
6-Player Women’s Only Indoor League
Play Level: Power (moderate or higher
level of experience)
Ages: High School & Above
• Oct. 1-Dec. 17 | Wednesdays
(No Class Nov. 26)
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Place: Church Hill Middle School
Fees: $100 per team,
plus $5 fee per player on roster
Contact Denise Cook with questions
Phone: 830-606-5776
or Email: [email protected]
JOIN OUR
TEAM
Are you interested in a certain
topic? Are you interested
in teaching a Community Ed class?
We are looking for new instructors
that would like to bring new
classes to our community.
We have classes for all ages.
If you have suggestions,
please contact:
Charlotte Muniz
(830) 221-2177
[email protected]
To fill out a course proposal
form visit:
http://www.comalisd.org/
community_education
Community Education Fall 2014 - 7
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
EXERCISE & SPORTS
SELF-DEFENSE FOR LADIES
14FA-159
This course is designed for adult and
teenage females; students will increase
self-confidence and self-esteem while
learning self-defense techniques that
promote speed, power, and accuracy.
• Oct. 7-28 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: E.C. Shingles
Cost: $60
ZUMBA
14SP-160
Are you ready to party yourself into
shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba
program is all about. It’s an exhilarating,
easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness party that moves
millions of people toward joy and health.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring
water.
• Aug. 4-Dec. 10 | Mon & Wed
(no class Nov. 24 or 26)
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Instructor: Leslie Currin
• Aug. 7-Dec. 12 | Thurs & Fri
(no class Sept. 26, Nov. 27 or 28)
Instructor: Judith Soto
Place: Freiheit Elementary
Cost: $5 per class, pay at the door,
please bring exact change.
LEARN
LANGUAGE
SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS
14FA-175
If Spanish was taught to you eons ago or
if this is your first time, then this is the
perfect starting place! Pronunciation,
writing, extensive vocabulary, present
tense grammar basics, and the foundations to reading and writing comprehension. History, culture, and heritage will
also be covered to enrich our thought
thinking and to better understand the
world of Spanish speakers!
• Sept. 23-Oct. 30 | Tues & Thurs | 6 wks
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Mabel Brown
Cost: $72
CampFit KIDS RUNNING CLUB
14FA-161
CampFit Kids Running Club is designed
to help kids reach new goals with running. Running club will run for 5 weeks,
each week will consist of a short teaching
time focused on basic running forms,
breathing techniques, pre and post running stretching and nutrition. Students
will choose a distance (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1
mile distances) and work on that distance
each session. Each week CampFit Kids
will run their distance and earn a spirit
stick with their placement according to
their time. Kids can also earn points by
encouraging their families to get out and
run during the week. On the final week,
the CampFit kids with the most points
and best times will earn medals in
addition to their spirit sticks. Parents are
encouraged to come and run with their
kids and help them encourage one
another. The goal of CampFit Kids is to
encourage families to get fit together.
Running is an easy way to play together
and anyone, no matter their size or shape
everyone can do it! Each CampFit Kid
will receive a t-shirt, running bag and
Running Club spirit stick. CampFit Kids
Running Club will be limited to the first
50 kids who sign up. For more information go to campfitkids.com.
14FA-161 (cont.)
Session A
Arlon Seay Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct.13 | Mondays | 5 wks
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 14 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Kinder Ranch Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 16 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Session B
Arlon Seay Elementary
• Oct. 20-Nov. 17 | Mondays | 5 wks
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Oct. 21-Nov. 18 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Kinder Ranch Elementary
• Oct. 23-Nov. 20 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Stephayne Gibson
Cost: $75, Supply fee: $15
BEGINNER’S GUITAR
-Adult & Children
14FA-180
Learn basic open chords in the first
position, which will enable you to play
many songs. Class song material will be
furnished at no charge. Students will need
an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar
without amp for this class. If you have a
guitar, please bring to studio prior to beginning your first class. Low price guitar
rentals are available from the instructor.
Session A: Ages 9-12
• Oct. 3-24 | Fridays | 4 wks
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Instructor: Jerry McKennon
Session B: Adults
• Oct. 3-24 | Fridays | 4 wks
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Place: Bill Hill Music Studios
1290 S Business IH-35
Instructor: Bill Hill
Cost: $60 (Guitar rentals available)
DYNAMIC DRUMS -Adult & Children
14FA-181
Musicians welcome from beginner to
advance. Original drummer for Kenny
Rogers, Charles Navarro shares his 40
years of drumming and performance
experience with his students. No drums
needed, supplies are available through the
instructor. Drum Book: $18.95 and Drum
Sticks $10.95
Session A : Ages 9-12
• Oct. 3-24 | Fridays | 4 wks
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Session B
• Oct. 3-24 | Fridays | 4 wks
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Place: Bill Hill Music Studios
1290 S Business IH-35
Instructor: Charles Navarro
Cost: $60
Register Early So Classes
Will Not Be Cancelled Contact
Charlotte Muniz
(830) 221-2177
CHALLENGER SOCCER ACADEMY
14FA-162
Challenger Soccer Academy is the trusted
soccer vendor for many local school
authorities. Our After School Programs
focus’ on introducing and developing
each player’s skills as our International
coaches follow an innovative curriculum
that combines drills and games in a
relaxed and fun environment to encourage
development! Each of our weekly classes
focuses on a particular soccer skill that
will challenge each player to succeed and
improve. With this class, you are getting
8 weeks for the price of 7 weeks!
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Sept. 15-Nov. 3 | Monday | 8 wks
Bill Brown Elementary
• Sept. 16-Nov. 4 | Tuesday | 8 wks
Indian Springs Elementary
• Sept. 17-Nov. 5 | Wednesday | 8 wks
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Sept. 18-Nov. 6 | Thursday | 8 wks
Time: 3:15-4:15PM
Cost: $100
NOW HIRING: School Age Child Care
Comal Independent School District
Needs staff to work from 2:15 to 6:15pm, Mon - Fri
Contact Monica Villegas at (830) 221-2667
JUNIOR TENNIS: Ages 11-18
14FA-163
Spring Branch Tennis Association will
offer Tennis to 11-18 year old beginner
players. We will work on drills, footwork,
strategy and point play. The tennis clinic
will cost $60.00 per session. A session
runs one day a week for four weeks. If
anyone needs a racquet one can be provided. Please wear non-marking tennis
shoes. If you purchase all three sessions a
$30.00 discount will be given.
Session A
Smithson Valley Middle School
• Sept. 15-Oct. 6 | Mondays | 4 wks
Spring Branch Middle School
• Sept. 17-Oct. 8 | Wednesdays | 4 wks
Session B
Smithson Valley Middle School
• Oct. 13-Nov. 3 | Mondays | 4 wks
Spring Branch Middle School
• Oct. 15-Nov. 5 | Wednesdays | 4 wks
Session C
Smithson Valley Middle School
• Nov. 10-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 4 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Spring Branch Middle School
• Nov. 12-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 4 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Instructor: Spring Branch Tennis Assoc.
Cost: $60 or (pay for all 3 at the same
time, $150)
MUSIC
R E G I S T E R & PAY O N L I N E !
http://comalisd.revtrak.net
Questions? Contact Charlotte Muniz (830) 221-2177
8 - Community Education Fall 2014
COUNTRY FIDDLER, MANDOLIN,
VIOLIN
BEGINNER-Adult & Children
14FA-182
Come and join Ken in learning the basic
instruction in Mandolin Bluegrass and
Country. The Mandolin is a fun
instrument that is easy to learn. Mandolin
is widely used in popular Country and
Bluegrass band jam sessions. You will
learn chords, and concepts like the triplet
“hammer-pulls”, and “turnarounds”, that
are often used in mini-solos between the
verses of songs. 3 songs will be taught in
this beginner session.
Session A: Ages 9-12
• Sept. 29-Oct. 20 | Mondays | 4 wks
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Session B
• Sept. 29-Oct. 20 | Mondays | 4 wks
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Place: Bill Hill Music Studios
1290 S Business IH-35
Instructor: Kenny Moehring
Cost: $60
LEARN VOCAL
14FA-183
Opera to Pop-good opportunity to learn
voice-beginning to advanced.
Session A: Grades 9-12
• Sept. 29-Oct. 20 | Mondays | 4 wks
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Session B
• Sept. 29-Oct. 20 | Mondays | 4 wks
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Place: Bill Hill Music Studios
1290 S Business IH-35
Instructor: Teri Johnson
Cost: $60
PIANO KEYBOARD BEGINNER
14FA-184
Come have fun with music. Learn how to
play piano keyboard.
• Oct. 2-23 | Thursdays | 4 wks
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Place: Bill Hill Music Studios
1290 S Business IH-35
Instructor: Kristen Stone
Cost: $60
To Register For Classes Contact
Charlotte Muniz at (830) 221-2177
www.comalisd.org/community_education
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
BUSINESS & FINANCE
COUPONING 101
14FA-185
In this two hour course, participants will
learn how to maximize their savings and
use coupons to shop for FREE. In addition,
participants will learn how to find coupon
savings and deals online and in stores.
Several tips and tricks for “frugalizing”
your pets and home will also be discussed.
Participants need to have a basic understanding of computers and the Internet to
fully benefit from this class. ObjectivesParticipants will be able to: 1.Cut their
grocery bill by at least half (within two
months of taking this class) 2. Use couponing vocabulary 3.Read a blog list of
grocery and drug store deals 4.Create an
effective shopping list 5.Understand
stockpiling 6.Effectively organize coupons
7.Use coupons to obtain items for free 8.
Write companies for more FREEBIES
• Sept. 18 | Thursday | 1 class
• Oct. 9 | Thursday | 1 class
• Nov. 6 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Mandi Jakubowski
Cost: $20, Supply fee: $5, paid to instructor.
MEDICARE MONEY SAVING TIPS
14FA-186
Medicare recipients today don’t live on a
fixed income, they live on a shrinking
income! Learn how to avoid the common
mistakes that people make once they
become eligible for Medicare. Current
recipients as well as new enrollees can
benefit from this program. Should I keep
my employers insurance? When is the best
time to sign up? What is the secret to
finding the best Medicare drug plan?
Session A: Sept. 18 | Thursday | 1 class
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Session B: Oct. 9 | Thursday | 1 class
Place: AC-MECHS
Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Instructor: John Young
Cost: $10
SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY
PLANNING
14FA-187
We will address the following Questions:
Will Social Security be there for me?
How much can I expect to receive? When
should I apply for Social Security? How
can I maximize my benefits? We’ll also
review: How your benefit will be affected
by the age at which you apply • How cost
of living-adjustments, or COLAs, affect
benefits • How spousal benefits work •
How survivor benefits work • How
divorced-spouse benefits work • How
working affects benefits • How benefits
affect taxes • What to do if you have other
income from pensions or IRAs
• Sept. 11 | Thursday | 1 class
• Sept. 23 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Oct. 14 | Tuesday | 1 class
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
• Oct. 23 | Thursday | 1 class
• Nov. 11 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Nov. 20 | Thursday | 1 class
Place: AC-MECHS
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Instructor: Sal Cadena
Cost: $25
HOME EQUITY CONVERSION
MORTGAGE
14FA-188
Come learn what the new regulations are,
including the newest program, HECM for
Purchase. Texans voted and approved
this new type of mortgage that allows you
to downsize or relocate to a new home
with no monthly payments.
Great information for Realtors, too!
• Sept. 23 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Nov. 18 | Tuesday | 1 class
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
• Date: Oct. 30 | Thursday | 1 class
• Date: Dec. 11 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Carrie Mauthe;
Loan Officer/Reverse Mortgage Specialist
NMLS# 273879
Cost: $10
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS of Comal County, Inc.
Helping Kids to Help Themselves
Communities in Schools of Comal County, Inc. takes a holistic approach
to meeting the needs ofstudents and their families
through thefollowing components:
H CIS Components H Education Enhancement H
H Counseling & Support Guidance H Health & Social Services H
H Pre-Employment/Employment H Enrichment H
H Parental Involvement H
HOW TO SHOP FOR A FUNERAL
14FA-189
Today’s consumers spend two years
purchasing their first home, five months
shopping for a new car and two months
looking for a refrigerator or television set,
yet they rarely shop for a funeral. You can
purchase a Basic Cremation in San
Antonio for $999.00 or $5,000.00. This
presentation spurs people to have a plan
and discuss that plan with family. Reserve
your spot early. Subway sandwiches will
be served.
Session A: Sept. 25 | Thursday | 1 class
Place: AC-MECHS
Session B: Oct. 23 | Thursday | 1 class
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Instructor: Bill Bischoff-a Retired Air Force
chaplain of FuneralCaring USA
Cost: $10
BASIC INVESTMENT COURSE
14FA-190
Learn more about setting realistic
financial goals, making wise investment
decisions, and avoiding unexpected
financial risks. We’ll also examine many
of the investments available; everything
from certificates of deposit to annuities
and the advantages of each. We’ll finish
the course with a look at retirement
planning and ways to ensure your older
years will indeed be your golden years.
• Sept. 23-Oct. 21 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Kyle Pringle
Cost: $10
MEDICARE 101
14FA-191
Are you NEW to Medicare? Do you have
questions about your Medicare coverage,
but not sure who to ask? We will teach
you all about Medicare Parts A and B,
Part D (Prescription drug plan) and Part C
(Medicare Advantage Plan). You will
also learn about the Medicare Savings
program, the Low Income Subsidy (Extra
Help), and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).
Session A
• Sept. 23 | Tuesday | 6-8 PM | 1 class
Place: AC-MECHS
• Oct. 7 | Tuesday | 6-8 PM | 1 class
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
• Oct. 8 | Wednesday | 9:30-11:30 AM | 1
class
Place: CISD Support Service
1404 IH 35N., New Braunfels
Session B
• Oct. 28 | Tuesday | 6-8 PM | 1 class
Place: AC-MECHS
• Nov. 4 | Tuesday | 6-8 PM | 1 class
Place: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Vonna Smith- HICAP, AACOG
Cost: $10
HOME SELLING PROCESS
DEMYSTIFIED
14FA-192
Penny Pereboom is a licensed real estate
agent that wants home owners to know
what to expect from their agent when they
choose one to list their home. Learn how
an agent should be helping you determine
the right price to get your home sold,
market your property in the best light,
prepare your home for viewing, and guide
you through the negotiations. At the end of
the class, students will be eligible for an
individual FREE comparative market
analysis and consultation.
• Sept. 25 | Thursday | 1 class
• Oct. 14 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Nov. 6 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Penny Pereboom
Cost: $10
COMMUNITY ED
MARKET DAYS
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Reserve your space today!
GETTING PAID TO TALK
14FA-194
Take a realistic and entertaining look at
the positive and negative components of
building success as a voice actor. David
will discuss both the creative and business aspects of the field. In addition to
having the opportunity to hear voice
acting demos from working professionals,
each student will have the opportunity to
record a real script under the direction of
our producer right there in the class.
• Nov. 20 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: David Rodwell
Cost: $3
Our Military Kids
Our Military Kids provides substantial support in the form of grants to the children of
National Guard and Military
Reserve personnel who are currently
deployed overseas, as well as the children
of Wounded Warriors in all branches. The
grants from Our Military Kids pay for
participation in sports, fine arts, tutoring
programs along with Community Ed
classes that nurture and sustain children
while a parent is away in service to our
country or recovering from injury. Can take
multiple classes, grant not to exceed $500.
For more information,
please contact:
Our Military Kids
703-734-6654
We help ensure students’ success and keep them in schooluntil graduation
$25 outdoors and $30 inside
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,
PLEASE CALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHRIS DOUGLAS(830) 620-4247
Online http://comalisd.revtrak.net or call (830) 221-2177
www.comalisd.org/community_education
HOME BUYING PROCESS
DEMYSTIFIED
14FA-193
Ready to buy a home but don’t know
where to start? Not sure if you would
even qualify? Whether you are ready to
buy your first home or you are just
thinking about it and would like to know
more about the process, this class is for
you. Learn how to obtain financing, what
to look for in a lender, how to search for a
home, what to look for in a real estate
agent, what the process involves from
submitting an offer to closing and funding
your new home.
• Oct. 2 | Thursday | 1 class
• Oct. 21 | Tuesday | 1 class
• Nov. 13 | Thursday | 1 class
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Place: AC-MECHS
Instructor: Penny Pereboom
Cost: $10
visit
www.ourmilitarykids.org
Community Education Fall 2014 - 9
10 - Community Education Fall 2014
www.comalisd.org/community_education
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
SEWING/QUILTING
QUILTING BEGINNERS
- Design & More
14FA-200
A beginner quilting class to teach you all
the things you need to know to complete
your own lap size quilt. Learn fabric
selection, use of a rotary cutter, piecing
your fabric, quilting your layers and
finishing. Bring your proof of payment
for the class to The Quilt Haus before
your first class starts to get your supply
list. Sewing machine required and
homework is involved.
• Oct.5-Nov. 16 | Sundays | 6 wks
(no class Oct. 26)
Time: 1:30-4:30PM
Place: The Quilt Haus
651 N Business 35, Market Place
830-620-1392
Instructor: Judy Borger
Cost: $120
QUILT A SEASONAL TABLE
RUNNER -BEGINNERS
14FA-201
Kits are available for purchase - $30 or
come in and let us help you with your
fabric selection. This class teaches you
the proper use of a rotary cutter, piecing
your fabric, quilting your layers and
finishing. Bring your proof of payment
for the class to The Quilt Haus before
your first class starts to get your supply
list. Sewing machine required. Bring a
sack lunch on the first day of class.
Session A : Sept. 22 & 23 | Mon & Tues
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Session B: Nov. 13 & 14 | Thurs & Fri
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Place: The Quilt Haus
651 N Business 35, Market Place
Instructor: Judy Borger
Cost: $75
Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone
waiting until the last minute to register. If there are not
enough registrations by 2 days prior to a start date,
the course will be cancelled.
REGISTER EARLY!
www.comalisd.org/community_education
VA C AT I O N G E TAW AY S
Experience the World-Travel American
Comal ISD Community Education has partnered with Collette Vacations to offer wonderful vacation packages to the community.
All trips include: land travel, air from & returning to San Antonio, hotel transfers, cancellation waiver & insurance.
Spotlight on Paris - Departure Date: May 5, 2015
Highlights: Eiffel Tower Dinner, Seine River Cruise, Arc de Triomphe, Reims, Paradis Latin Cabaret
7 Days – 7 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Rate: Double $3,699, Single $4,549 - Book early and save $100
Pacific Northwest & California - Departure Date: July 12, 2015
Highlights: Seattle, Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Portland Spirit Cruise, Newport,
Bandon State Natural Area, Redwood National Park, Eureka, Avenue of the Giants, San Francisco
8 Days – 10 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Rate: Double $2,949, Single $3,599, Triple $2,919 - Book early and save $100
Spotlight on Dublin - Departure Date: September 23, 2015
Highlights: Irish Night, Famine Ship, Kilmainham Jail, Brazenhead Pub, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Avoca Handweaving Mill
7 Days – 8 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Rate: Double $3,159, Single $3,459, Triple $3,126 - Book early and save $100
Venice in Winter - Departure Date: December 12, 2015
Highlights: Murano Island*, Basilica San Marco, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, Frari Church, Gondola Workshop,
Academy Museum, Jewish Quarter
7 Days – 8 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Rate: Double $3.359, Single $3,759, Triple $3,329 - Book early and save $100
Includes: Land, Air from San Antonio, Hotel Transfers, and Cancellation Waiver & Insurance.
For more information concerning these vacations contact: Charlotte Muniz @ 830-221-2177
(Free colorful brochure of complete itinerary available)
Community Education Fall 2014 - 11
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
FUN FOR KIDS
KIDS ON PIANO
14FA-225
Kids on Piano offers an introductory
course designed for students age 4 and
older. The lessons are fun and packed
with activities. Not only will your child
learn to play the piano, but experience
music through movement and games.
Classes usually consist of 3 students who
are similar in age. All students are actively engaged the entire lesson.
Continuous monthly sessions are offered.
New classes will be formed as needed. It
is not necessary to have a keyboard
instrument to begin lessons.
Session A
Grades 1-2:
• Sept. 16-Oct. 7 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Time: 3:00-3:30 PM
Grades 3-4:
• Sept. 16-Oct. 7 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Time: 3:30-4:00 PM
Grade 5:
• Sept. 16-Oct. 7 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Time: 4:00-4:30 PM
Session B
Grades 1-2:
• Oct. 14-Nov. 4 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Time: 3:00-3:30 PM
Grades 3-4:
• Oct. 14-Nov. 4 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Time: 3:30-4:00 PM
Grade 5:
• Oct. 14-Nov. 4 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Time: 4:00-4:30 PM
Session C
Grades 1-2:
• Nov. 11-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Time: 3:00-3:30 PM
Grades 3-4:
• Nov. 11-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Time: 3:30-4:00 PM
Grade 5:
• Nov. 11-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Time: 4:00-4:30 PM
Place: Hoffmann Lane Elementary
Instructor: Barbara Reuter
Cost: $60
Supply Fee: $10, paid to instructor
Book Fee: $25, paid to instructor once
REGISTER EARLY
So Classes Will Not
Be Cancelled
Contact
Charlotte Muniz
(830) 221-2177
KINDERDANCE: Ages 3-5
14FA-226
A planned developmental dance/movement
and fitness program taught in 3 levels,
stressing the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Motor Skills and Creative Dance while
blending educational concepts. Age appropriate music and dances will be taught.
Session A
Kinder Ranch Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 20 | Mondays | 6 wks
Indian Springs Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 21 | Tuesdays | 6 wks
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Sept. 17-Oct. 22 | Wednesdays | 6 wks
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 23 | Thursdays | 6 wks
Session B
Kinder Ranch Elementary
• Oct. 27-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Indian Springs Elementary
• Oct. 28-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Oct. 29-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Oct. 30-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Cost: $75
Time: 4:00-4:45 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Reid
KINDERCOMBO
K-5th grades
14FA-227
Planned developmental dance program
stressing the basics of Ballet, Tap, and
Jazz skills. Age appropriate music and
dances will be taught.
Session A
Kinder Ranch Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 20 | Mondays | 6 wks
Indian Springs
• Sept. 16-Oct. 21 | Tuesdays | 6 wks
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Sept. 17-Oct. 22 | Wednesdays | 6 wks
Garden Ridge
• Sept. 18-Oct. 23 | Thursdays | 6 wks
Cost: $75
Session B
Kinder Ranch Elementary
• Oct. 27-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Indian Springs Elementary
• Oct. 28-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Oct. 29-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Oct. 30-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Cost: $75
Time: 3:00-3:45 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Reid
12 - Community Education Fall 2014
“ART TIME” - FOR BOYS & GIRLS
14FA-228
Art Time program develops creative
thinking through Art. Each class includes
a warm-up exercise and an art project
using a variety of materials such as
soft/oil pastels, paint, foil, rice paper,
watercolors, clay and much more.
Session A
Rahe Bulverde Elementary
• Sept. 8-11 | 4 days: 2:50 - 4:45 PM
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Sept. 12-Oct. 24 | Fridays | 6 wks
(no class Sept. 26)
Specht Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 20 | Mondays | 6 wks
Bill Brown Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 21 | Tuesdays | 6 wks
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Sept. 17-Oct. 22 | Wednesdays | 6 wks
Indian Springs Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 23 | Thursdays | 6 wks
Session B
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Oct. 31-Dec. 12 | Fridays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 28)
Specht Elementary
• Oct. 27-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Bill Brown Elementary
• Oct. 28-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Oct. 29-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Indian Springs Elementary
• Oct. 30-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Time: 2:50-4:05 PM
Instructor: Liliya Colston
Cost: $67
Supply fee: $37 (paid to instructor)
ART STARZ
14FA-229
The FUN will never end when students
create their own original artwork as they
study famous artists from the past and
present. All new lessons will include
drawing, sculpture, watercolor and pastels
just to name a few of the techniques that
will be taught by My Art Starz.
All supplies are of professional quality.
Ages: 6-12 years
• Sept. 15-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 12 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Place: Garden Ridge Elementary
• Sept. 16-Dec. 16 | Tuesdays | 12 wks
(no class Oct. 14 & Nov. 25)
Place: Kinder Ranch Elementary
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: My Art Starz
Cost: $120
Supply fee: $50 (paid to instructor)
ENGINEERING FUNdamentals!
14FA-230
Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO®!
Build a motorized walking Creeper,
aterrifying Ghast, and a motorized
Minecart! This project-based camp,
designed by Play-Well instructors,
combines the basic format of our core
engineering-themed programs based on
the world of Minecraft. Students will
explore real-world concepts in physics,
engineering, and architecture while
building their favorite Minecraft objects.
Students will have a blast, even without
any prior experience with Minecraft or
LEGO.
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Sept. 16-Nov. 4 | Tuesdays | | 8 wks
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Sept. 18-Nov. 6 | Thursdays | | 8 wks
Time: 2:50-4:20 PM
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Cost: $180
JEDI MASTER ENGINEERING
14FA-231
Build complex machines and structures
based on the best designs from a galaxy
far, far away. Projects include LEGO
X-Wings, AT-AT walkers, Pod Racers,
Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, settlements,
and fortresses. Play-Well’s Jedi instructors
reinforce key engineering concepts such
as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics,
eccentric motion and more as students tap
into the powerful forces of imagination
and engineering.
Morningside Elementary
• Nov. 10-Dec. 15 | Mondays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Goodwin Frazier Elementary
• Nov. 11-Dec. 16 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Time: 2:50-4:20 PM
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Cost: $115
MINECRAFT, BUILD SURVIVAL
GAME
14FA-232
Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO!
Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building
adventure game; roll the dice to mine for
resources, craft tools, and watch out for
Creepers! This ultimate LEGO Minecraft
experience is an original game designed
by Play-Well instructors, using gameplay
elements and characters inspired by the
popular Minecraft video game.
Specht Elementary
• Nov. 13-Dec. 18 | Thursdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Time: 2:50-4:20 PM
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Cost: $115
CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES
& MACHINES
14FA-233
Dig into engineering with big trucks,
construction vehicles and super machines.
Explore the engineering terms, concepts,
and vocabulary behind large scale
building machines. Build and learn about
steamrollers, bulldozers, wrecking balls,
tower cranes, and more while building
with your favorite building system,
LEGO®.
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Sept. 19-Nov. 14 | Fridays | 8 wks
(no class Sept. 26)
Time: 2:50-4:20 PM
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Cost: $180
MAD SCIENCE
14FA-234
Our approach to science is fun, hands-on,
and incorporates the educational standards
required by the STAAR test. We are
offering an awesome five week session
that will include the following topics: All
About Animals, Magnetic Magic, Bugs,
Life in the Sea and Super Sticky Stuff.
Rahe Bulverde Elementary
• Oct. 6-Nov. 3 | Mondays | 5 wks
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Oct. 6-Nov. 3 | Mondays | 5 wks
Specht Elementary
• Oct. 7-Nov. 11 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
(no class Oct. 14)
Indian Springs Elementary
• Oct. 8-Nov. 19 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
(no class Oct. 15 or Nov. 5)
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Oct. 9-Nov. 6 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Time: 2:50-4:05 PM
Instructor: Mad Science
Cost: $99
GED
Church Hill Portables
1298 Church Hill Dr.
Day and Evening Classes Offered
Check our website for schedule
www.comalisd.org/
community_education
For further information call
(830) 221-2057
ESL
Church Hill Portables
1298 Church Hill Dr.
Day and Evening Classes Offered
Check our website for schedule
www.comalisd.org/
community_education
For further information call
(830) 221-2057
www.comalisd.org/community_education
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
FUN FOR KIDS
FIRST SERVE TENNIS
14FA-235
This is a beginner tennis class for 2nd-5th
graders. First Serve Tennis will include
working on eye-hand coordination,
footwork, and basic tennis skills.
Racquets and balls will be provided; all
you need is your tennis shoes.
Johnson Ranch Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 6 | Mondays | 4 wks
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 7 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Arlon Seay Elementary
• Sept. 17-Oct. 8 | Wednesdays | 4 wks
Specht Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 9 | Thursdays | 4 wks
Startzville Elementary
• Oct. 13-Nov. 3 | Mondays | 4 wks
Indian Springs Elementary
• Oct. 14-Nov. 4 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Rahe Bulverde Elementary
• Oct. 15-Nov. 5 | Wednesdays | 4 wks
Kinder Ranch Elementary
• Oct. 16-Nov. 6 | Thursdays | 4 wks
Rebecca Creek Elementary
• Nov. 11-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Bill Brown Elementary
• Nov. 12-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 4 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Time: 3:00-3:50 PM
Instructor: Erinn Murray
Cost: $60
TRAVELING ART
14FA-236
We will have two projects every session,
the first project is a 3D painting focusing
on Warm and Cool Colors while practicing
basic color theory. The second project will
be a fun mixed media drawing using
crayons and watercolors. Students will
learn the importance of color in art and
how to creatively solve problems while
creating these fun and unique color pieces.
Session I- Creative Colors: Students will
be working on fun and creative projects to
help them understand the element of art
COLOR!
• Sept. 9-Sept. 30 | Tuesdays | 4 classes
Place: Freiheit Elementary
• Sept. 10-Oct. 1 | Wednesdays | 4 wks
Place: Morningside Elementary
Session II- Everything about line: Students will be learning to work with one of
the most important elements of art, LINE!
• Oct. 28-Nov. 18 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Place: Freiheit Elementary
• Oct. 29-Nov. 19 | Wednesdays | 4 wks
Place: Morningside Elementary
Time: 3:00-4:15 PM
Instructor: Traveling Art
Cost: $39
Supply fee: $15 (paid to instructor)
DRAMA KIDS
14FA-237
Drama Kids offers an exciting program
for ages 4-12. Kids who take our classes
have tons of fun and develop important
confidence-building skills that will help
them personally and academically.
Indian Springs Elementary
• Sept. 15-Nov. 17 | Mondays | 10 wks
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Sept. 16-Nov. 18 | Tuesdays | 10 wks
Garden Ridge Elementary (4-7 yrs.)
3:00-4:00 PM
• Sept. 17-Nov. 19 | Wednesdays | 10 wks
Garden Ridge Elementary (8-12 yrs.)
4:15-5:15PM
• Sept. 17-Nov. 19 | Wednesdays | 10 wks
Freiheit Elementary
• Sept. 18-Nov. 20 | Thursdays | 10 wks
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Drama Kids-Sandy Detamore
Cost: $130
Registration fee: $20 (paid to Drama Kids)
GOLF IN SCHOOLS/ Cont.
14FA-238
Session B
Bill Brown Elementary
• Oct. 20-Nov. 17 | Mondays | 5 wks
Oak Creek Elementary
• Oct. 20-Nov. 17 | Mondays | 5 wks
Clear Spring Elementary
• Oct. 21-Nov. 18 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Specht Elementary
• Oct. 21-Nov. 18 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Indian Springs Elementary
• Oct. 22-Nov. 19 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
Johnson Ranch Elementary
• Oct. 23-Nov. 20 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Rahe Bulverde Elementary
• Oct. 23-Nov. 20 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Oct. 31-Dec. 5 | Fridays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 28)
Time: 2:50 - 4:05 PM
Instructor: Golf in Schools
Cost: $100
GOLF IN SCHOOLS
14FA-238
Golf for Life is a comprehensive program
that teaches skills for golf and skills for
life. With high-energy activities, students
receive in-depth training in golf
fundamentals, as well as develop critical
traits like teamwork, goal-setting, and
striving for their personal best. Our
highly-developed, four-tiered curriculum
is designed to make learning golf fun for
every child! Students who have taken this
class previously will be challenged as
they move up to new levels.
(K - 5th Grade)
Session A
Bill Brown Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 13 | Mondays | 5 wks
Oak Creek Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 13 | Mondays | 5 wks
Clear Spring Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 14 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Specht Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 14 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Indian Springs Elementary
Sept. 17-Oct. 15 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
Johnson Ranch Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 16 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Rahe Bulverde Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 16 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Sept. 19-Oct. 24 | Fridays | 5 wks
(no class Sept. 26)
GYMNASTICS: AGES 5-7
14FA-239
55-Minute All Around gymnastics class
for Girls & Boys Ages 5-7 years old.
Working on all equipment: Vault, Bars,
Beam, Floor, Trampoline and Pit.
• Oct. 4-25 | Saturdays | 4 wks
Place: J&R Gymnastics
1437 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX
Time: 9:00-9:55 AM
Cost: $68
Find a copy of Comal ISD
Community Education
online at
www.comalisd.org/
community_education
www.comalisd.org/community_education
GYMNASTICS: AGES 8 & up
14FA-240
55-minute class of all around gymnastics.
Working on the Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor,
Trampoline and Pit.
• Oct. 4-25 | Saturdays | 4 wks
Place: J&R Gymnastics
1437 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX
Time: 10:00-10:55 AM
Cost: $68
CHEER/FLIP FLOP: Ages 5-8
14FA-241
Would you like to be a cheerleader or at
least want to give it a try? Then join our
Cheer/Flip Flop class and learn the
fundamentals of cheers, chants, jumps,
stunting and tumbling.
• Oct. 4-25 | Saturdays | 4 wks
Place: J&R Gymnastics
1437 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX
Time: 11:00-11:55 AM
Cost: $68
BALLET & TAP COMBO: Ages 5-8
14FA-242
55-minute Ballet & Tap Combo Class.
• Oct. 3-24 | Fridays | 4 wks
Place: J&R Gymnastics
1437 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX
Time: 4:15-5:10 PM
Cost: $68
TAEKWONDO: Ages 5-10
14FA-243
Learn self defense while also increasing
self confidence, enhancing agility and
improving self discipline. Come discover
the amazing experience traditional
Taekwondo has to offer.
• Oct. 7-28 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Place: J&R Gymnastics
1437 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX
Time: 4:45-5:40 PM
Cost: $68
BASKETBALL
(TOT-Teams of Tomorrow)
14FA-244
Students learn fancy dribbling and ball
handling skills, plus challenging ball
handling routines during our 12 week
TOT Basketball Program. No sitting on
the bench in TOT; everyone has their own
ball and there is 100% participation!
Tiny TOT: K-1st grade
Freiheit Elementary
• Sept. 18-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 12 wks
( no class Nov. 27)
Time: 3:00-3:45 PM
Cost: $150
Basic TOT: 2nd-5th
Freiheit Elementary
• Sept. 19-Dec. 12 | Fridays | 11 wks
(no class Sept. 26 or Nov. 28)
Time: 3:00-3:50 PM
Cost: $150
Instructor: Dana Elliot
Material fee: $30 (paid to instructor,
includes basketball, t-shirt, medal & tournament pin, paid only once)
INSPIRED DANCE
14FA-245
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity
to explore a variety of dance styles with
classes that will get your child moving!
Students will learn ballet, jazz and
hip-hop techniques and movements while
building self-confidence and learning new
dance skills. Get a dance studio
experience at your school.
Performance opportunities are available.
Ages 4-6 yrs-4:30-5:30 pm
Ages 7-9 yrs-5:30-6:30 pm
Ages 10-14 yrs-6:30-7:30 pm
Session A
• Sept. 16-Oct. 7 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Session B
• Oct. 14-Nov. 4 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
Session C
• Nov. 11-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 4 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Place: Specht Elementary
Instructor: Amanda Godfrey
Cost: $40 per session
AIR, LAND AND SEA
with Lego® BRICKS
14FA-246
Step aboard to build some exciting ways
to get from here to there. Take to the sky
in our Bricks4Kids® Lego® bricks
helicopter model, race across the beach in
an ingenious land sail, or zoom through
the water on a jet ski. Kids will learn
what makes each machine unique and
how it moves, exploring concepts such as
buoyancy, propulsion, lift and g-forces!
What other ways will you invent to travel
through air, land and sea? Whether you’re
a high-speed thrill-seeker or just curious
about how things work, this unit offers
something for everyone.
Rahe Bulverde Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 16 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Nov. 4-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
LAWS OF MOTION
with Lego® BRICKS
14FA-247
Introduce kids to physics, including the
Laws of Motion made famous by Sir Isaac
Newton. By explaining terms like inertia
and mass using simple words, our
Bricks4Kids Lego bricks lessons give
students a foundation for understanding
concepts that they will delve deeper into
in years to come. Who says physics is
boring? Test out some of Sir Isaac
Newton’s Laws of motion with models
that illustrate the concepts of inertia,
force, mass, acceleration, and the
observation that every action has an equal
and opposite reaction. What will your
reaction be to our Bricks 4 Kidz
action-packed after school class?
Rebecca Creek Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 13 | Mondays | 5 wks
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 14 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
O N L I N E
C L A S S E S
Education To Go
Hundreds of Titles online
www.ed2go.com/
comalisd
All courses require Internet access,
email, and a Google Chrome or
Internet Explorer Web browser.
Community Education Fall 2014 - 13
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
FUN FOR KIDS
SPACE ADVENTURES
with Lego® BRICKS
14FA-248
Each week, students will learn about real
life space exploration and build a
Bricks4Kids® Lego® bricks new model
related to the NASA space program.
During this unit, students will learn some
of the science behind launching things
into orbit, will hear about the most-distant
man-made object in the universe, and
discuss what it is like to be an astronaut in
space. We will be building NASA
astronaut training equipment, a space
robot and more in this exciting six week
session. Let Bricks 4 Kidz launch your
imagination to outer-space and beyond!
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 13 | Mondays | 5 wks
Kinder Ranch Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 14 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Morningside Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 16 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Johnson Ranch Elementary
• Nov. 5-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
EXPLORING THE EVERGLADES
with Lego® BRICKS
14FA-249
Using our Bricks4Kids® Lego® bricks,
build an alligator with a mouth that opens
and closes, an airboat to speed across the
water, a bird with wings that flap up and
down… and imagine yourself on a
journey through the Florida Everglades.
This unique and fragile ecosystem is the
only sub-tropical preserve in North
America, and we learn why it’s such a
special place. We’ll build and learn about
some of the cool creatures in one of our
country’s largest national parks.
Freiheit Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 14 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Goodwin Frazier Elementary
• Sept. 17-Oct. 15 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
Clear Spring Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 16 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Nov. 3-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
AMAZING ANIMALS
with Lego® BRICKS
14FA-250
It’s a zoo in here! This is a unit sure to
delight kids who love creatures. We’ll be
building our Bricks4Kids® Lego® bricks
models of snakes, insects, mammals and
more. Each week we’ll discuss fascinating facts about the animals we build, from
the chameleon that changes colors to the
seal model that waddles across the table.
Students will love these moving models
that celebrate the wonders of the animal
kingdom.
Oak Creek Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 13 | Mondays | 5 wks
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Sept. 17-Oct. 15 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
Specht Elementary
• Sept. 17-Oct. 15 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
Arlon Seay Elementary
• Nov. 4-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Freiheit Elementary
• Nov. 4-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Morningside Elementary
• Nov. 6-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
FORCES OF NATURE
with Lego® BRICKS
14SP-251
There is a lot of geography in this unit we
will examine a map of the Pacific Ring of
Fire where most tsunamis occur, view a
diagram of the tectonic plates and learn
how their movement creates earthquakes,
define the area known as Tornado Alley
in North America, and find out what
hurricanes are called in different parts of
the world. These lessons are designed
with our Bricks4Kids Lego bricks to
improve your child’s understanding of the
forces of nature, while taking care not to
alarm. Arlon Seay Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 14 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Johnson Ranch Elementary
• Sept. 17-Oct. 15 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
Indian Springs Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 16 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Rebecca Creek Elementary
• Nov. 3-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Rahe Bulverde Elementary
• Nov. 6-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
14 - Community Education Fall 2014
CONSTRUCTION CRAZE
with Lego® BRICKS
14FA-252
Put on your hard hat and head on over to
our construction site! Would you be
surprised to learn that one of these objects
has a history stretching from the Stone
Age to the Space Age? Build your
knowledge of construction with our
Bricks4Kids® Lego® bricks builds!
Dump trucks, jackhammers, drills, power
saws… build motorized Lego® brick
models of these and other powerful tools
and create your own LEGO® bricks
construction site.
Oak Creek Elementary
• Nov. 3-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Nov. 5-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Goodwin Frazier Elementary
• Nov. 5-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Clear Spring Elementary
• Nov. 6-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
GADGETS AND GIZMOS with Lego®
14FA-253
Students love our interactive
Bricks4Kids® Lego® bricks models. This
unit is all about the fun of doing something with what you’ve built. From a
spinning top to a spin art model, kids will
love playing with their creations! But
don’t worry, we sneak in lots of learning,
too – understanding probability in the
“3-in-a-row” game model and learning
about friction and symmetry with the
spinning top lesson. Don’t miss out!
• Nov. 5-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Location: Specht Elementary
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
TRANSPORTATION TIMELINE
with Lego®
14FA-254
Explore the history of transportation from
horse and buggy and trains to the development of the automobile and flight. Each
of our Bricks4Kids® Lego® bricks
lessons introduces terminology related to
each mode of transportation, like “lift and
propulsion” for the airplane, as well as
describes how each “vehicle” works.
These models rock, roll and spin! Your
child can follow our step-by-step Lego®
bricks model plans to create their vehicle,
then customize it to their own specifications and take their mini-figure for a ride!
Bill Brown Elementary
• Nov. 3-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Kinder Ranch Elementary
• Nov. 4-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Indian Springs Elementary
• Nov. 6-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 5 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
LIFE SCIENCE WITH Lego®
14FA-255
Explore the fascinating science of living
things and build engaging models of
creatures from caterpillars to dinosaurs.
During this six week unit, students will
explore topics such as how the human
body stays cool, the amazing life cycle of
a butterfly, and investigate the Venus Fly
Trap — a plant that eats bugs! If you love
creatures, this is the class for you.
• Sept. 15-Oct. 13 | Mondays | 5 wks
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Location: Bill Brown Elementary
Instructor: Bricks4Kidz
Cost: $70
NOW HIRING
Comal Independent
School District’s
FOR TEENS
CATALYST PREP SAT BOOTCAMP
14FA-275
In just two-days, come learn everything
you need to know to outsmart the SAT
from the only prep company whose curriculum developers have earned multiple
perfect scores (2400) on the test. With
Catalyst’s SAT Bootcamp, you’ll arm
yourself with a strategy for every type of
question guaranteed to be on the exam.
Learn how to avoid the most common
traps, and discover how to compose a perfect- score essay — no matter what question is asked! Bootcamp is a momentum-
LEARN TO DRAW WITH
YOUNG REMBRANDTS
14FA-256
Young Rembrandt’s is an award winning
program, using this method your child will
learn how to draw using math and
geometry in a fun way. The continuous use
of this method will help your student in
controlling hand movement to improve
calligraphy, organizational methods for
future use in math solving problems, and
learning each month Art History.
Session A
Johnson Ranch Elementary
• Sept. 15-Oct. 20 | Mondays | 6 wks
Mountain Valley Elementary
• Sept. 16-Oct. 21 | Tuesdays | 6 wks
Arlon Seay Elementary
• Sept. 17-Oct. 22 | Wednesdays | 6 wks
Clear Spring Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 23 | Thursdays | 6 wks
Rebecca Creek Elementary
• Sept. 18-Oct. 23 | Thursdays | 6 wks
Session B
Johnson Ranch Elementary
• Oct. 27-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Mountain Valley Elementary
• Oct. 28-Dec. 9 | Tuesdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 25)
Arlon Seay Elementary
• Oct. 29-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Clear Spring Elementary
• Oct. 30-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Rebecca Creek Elementary
• Oct. 30-Dec. 11 | Thursdays | 6 wks
(no class Nov. 27)
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: Graciela Portilla
Cost: $72
building weekend seminar that givesstudents not only the insights and confidence
they need the day of the test, but also Catalyst’s self- study materials for sustained
practice right up to the SAT itself.
• Sept. 18 & 20
Thursday & Saturday | 2 classes
Time: 9/18 4:30-7:30 PM
Time: 9/20 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
PLACE: Canyon Lake High School
Cost: $175
Instructor: Kaitlin Brangan
School Age
Child Care
Needs staff to work from
2:15 to 6:15pm
Monday through Friday
Contact
Monica Villegas at
(830) 221-2667
www.comalisd.org/community_education
CISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FALL CLASSES 2014
FUN FOR KIDS
TGA PREMIER JUNIOR GOLF
14FA-257
Our national, award winning, 5 levelprogram is specially designed for children and
builds upon the educational concepts they
are learning in the class room. Fun comes
first in every TGA class, but our curriculum
also focuses on instilling self confidence and
life values through professional golf
instruction. Students learn the fundamentals,
etiquette and rules of the game in the comfortable environment of your school campus
with a low 8:1 student to professional
instructor ratio. Best of all, we provide all
the equipment and training materials so
children of all skill levels have the chance to
come out and tee it up with TGA!
Garden Ridge Elementary
• Sept. 22-Oct. 20 | Mondays | 5 wks
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Sept. 23-Oct. 21 | Tuesdays | 5 wks
Timberwood Park Elementary
• Sept. 24-Oct.22 | Wednesdays | 5 wks
Rebecca Creek Elementary
• Sept. 25-Oct. 23 | Thursdays | 5 wks
Mountain Valley Elementary
• Oct. 3-31 | Fridays | 5 wks
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Instructor: TGA Premier Junior Golf
Cost: $99
ALL STAR CHEER & TUMBLING
14FA-258
Your “ALL STAR” will FLIP for this
non-competitive cheer and tumbling
program! Class fundamentals include:
cheers/chants, jumps, basic tumbling, &
high energy spirit dances! Children will
learn the importance of teamwork, positive attitude, energy and hard work!
Don’t forget that all of our Cheerleaders
will perform in our “PEP RALLY” at the
end of the season!
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Sept. 17-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 12 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Clear Spring Elementary
• Sept. 17-Dec. 10 | Wednesdays | 12 wks
(no class Nov. 26)
Time: 2:45-3:45 PM
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow
Cost: $140
DRIVER’S EDUCATION
ALL STAR SPORTS
14FA-259
Not sure which sport your child will
like? Now you don’t have to choose!
Our All Star Athlete’s will develop talent
in a variety of TEAM, RECREATIONAL
& INDIVIDUAL sports! Program incorporates a wide range of drills/skills designed to build sportsmanship, teamwork,
& confidence. Sports vary by season,
including: football, soccer, basketball,
baseball, volleyball & more!
Clear Spring Elementary
• Sept. 15-Dec. 8 | Mondays | 12 wks
(no class Nov. 24)
Cost: $140
Hoffmann Lane Elementary
• Sept. 19-Dec. 12 | Fridays | 11 wks
(no class Sept. 26 & Nov. 28)
Cost: $128
Time: 2:45-3:45PM
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow
DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASSROOM
PART ONLY-Age 14
14FA-276
Instruction as required by Texas state
laws; students receive 14 hours of in the
vehicle instruction and 32 hours of
classroom instruction. Students may take
the classroom part of Driver’s Ed at the
age of 14, they will have to be 15 to take
the driving part of driver’s ed.
Information forms will be in the main
office at all middle schools and the
Community Education Office. Classes are
three weeks and one day. Class size is
limited, so pre-register early.
Classes will be at the High Schools.
Register by calling Central Park Driving
School at 210-344-4351.
Classes will be held at each High
School
Instructor: Central Park Driving School
Cost: $329 registration (No discounts)
COMMUNITY ED MARKET DAYS
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Reserve your space today! $25 outdoors and $30 inside. Online http://comalisd.revtrak.net or call (830) 221-2177
www.comalisd.org/community_education
DRIVER’S EDUCATION
14FA-277
Instruction as required by Texas state
laws; students receive 14 hours of in the
vehicle instruction and 32 hours of
classroom instruction. Information forms
will be in the main office at all high
schools and the Community Education
Office. Classes are for four weeks. Class
size is limited, so pre-register early.
Register by calling Central Park Driving
School at 210-344-4351.
Dates:
• 1st Class begins September 8
• 2nd Class begins October 13
• 3rd Class begins November 17
• 4th Class begins January 12
Place:
Canyon High School:
Registration: Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Jan. 8
Canyon Lake High School:
Registration: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 11, Jan. 6
Smithson Valley High School:
Registration: Sept. 3, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Jan. 7
Parent must attend registration. Time:
Monday through Thursday (some Fridays)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th class
- 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Instructor: Central Park Driving School
Cost: $398 registration (No discounts),
includes fuel charge
Community Education Fall 2014 - 15
16 - Community Education Fall 2014
www.comalisd.org/community_education
www.comalisd.org/community_education
Community Education Fall 2014 - 17
CISD REGISTRATION FORM
REGISTRATION IS EASY!
1. Please make sure you send your registration information to Comal ISD.
REGISTER IN PERSON:
2. Select the Fall 2014 classes or workshops you would like to attend.
3. Print the title and number on the registration form below.
Check or Money Order
Mail registration form with
check or money order to:
Visit the Community Education Office
Monday through Thursday | 8am – 4:30pm
1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130
CISD Community Education
1404 IH 35 North
New Braunfels, TX 78130
REGISTER BY MAIL:
Check or Money Order
Use the registration form on this page.
Mail to Community Education
1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130
NAME: ________________________________________________
To register and pay online by credit card log onto:
http://comalisd.revtrak.net
Tuition Charges: All fees are payable in advance. Classes are self-supporting with fees financing
ADDRESS:______________________________________________
CITY:__________________________________________________
and sustaining programs. Some classes have a supply fee which is payable to the instructor at the
ZIP:____________________________________________________
first class.
Late Registration: Students may register at the first class if space is available and the class has
PHONE #: (Work)_________________ (Home)__________________
not been cancelled.
Confirmation: of registration will not be sent.
Email:__________________________________________________
You will be contacted if a class is cancelled or already filled when you registration is received.
In and for consideration of my participation in this program, I hereby agree and promise that
We encourage you to call prior to your class meeting date to confirm.
we will not hold Comal ISD, its employees, or any instructors responsible for any loss, damCancellations: Some classes have minimum and/or maximum enrollment limits.
age, or personal injuries that I may receive as a result of participation.
Register early to avoid disappointment as classes will be cancelled for lack of registration.
I authorize the release of name and picture to CISD Community Ed Brochure and/or news media.
Registrants will be notified if a class has been cancelled. Classes cancelled by Community
Yes______________No__________
Education will result in refund by mail. Students have option to cancel before second class begins
to receive refund unless class only has one session.
Signature of Participant or Parent/Guardian:
Refund Policy: We are happy to refund tuition, less $5 processing fee, when you cancel your class __________________________________________________
two full working days prior to the first class meeting. If request for refund is made less than two
full working days prior to the first class, one-half refund will be made. We are unable to refund any
Course No.
Course Name
Tuition Total
tuition money after the first class. Request for refund must be made by calling (830) 221-2177
COMAL
ISD
HOLIDAYS
Classes held at schools will not meet
September 1 - Labor Day | September 26 - Comal Fair Day
November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break
December 22 - January 2, 2015 - Holiday Break
1.
2.
3.
Make Checks Payable to: CISD Community Education
Community Education is published in partnership with Comal Independent School District’s Community Education Department.
The Bi-Annual publication, which focuses on community education in Comal ISD, is designed to increase communication between district
schools and parents. The opinions, statements and claims expressed in this newspaper are not necessarily those of the district or its officials.
Comal Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, or disability in
providing education services, activities or programs. It is the intent and policy of this district to conduct its activities in compliance with all
Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin or disability.
Community Education in Comal Independent School District is published Bi-Annually, September and January, and is available FREE to the students, parents
and residents in the Comal Independent School District. Additional copies are available in school offices and various locations throughout the communities.
All creative concepts, designs, and layout are the sole property of
Silver Spoon Marketing and may not be reproduced in any other publication without prior approval
Community Education Staff
Charlotte Muniz
Project Manager
(830) 221-2177
Email: [email protected]
Betty Mills
Senior Associate
(830) 221-2116
[email protected]
Lori Montelongo
Director
(830) 221-2132
[email protected]
Silver Spoon Marketing
Bill Holland
[email protected]