1. education
2. school

HOBBYHORSE
Afterschool Activities Workshops
WINTER 2015
The Nightingale-Bamford School
20 East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128
212 289 5020
nightingale.org
HOBBYHORSE
Afterschool Activities Workshops
WINTER 2015
The Nightingale-Bamford School presents Hobbyhorse,
a series of afterschool workshops for children. Après
Hobbyhorse, an additional hour from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday and from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
on Friday, is available for an additional charge. Children
who stay for Après Hobbyhorse have the opportunity to
do homework, participate in quiet games, listen to a story,
or work on a computer.
Hobbyhorse is open to Nightingale-Bamford students in
Classes K–IV and St. Bernard’s students in Classes K–III.
Students may enroll on a prorated basis after the sessions
have begun, space and other conditions permitting.
The winter session will begin on January 5 and end on
March 12. Monday workshops will meet for eight sessions
(additional hour $115), Tuesday and Friday workshops
will meet for nine sessions (additional hour $125), and
Wednesday and Thursday workshops will meet for ten
sessions (additional hour $135). Enrollment is limited,
and we urge you to register promptly.
Fees include all supplies and must be paid in full upon
registration. No refunds will be granted after the first
scheduled workshop. Please make all checks payable to
the Nightingale-Bamford School. Financial aid is available.
Saturday Sports Club will be available at St. Bernard’s for
boys and girls in Classes K–VIII from January 10–March 7,
2015. Skill development, fair play, sportsmanship, and
team spirit will be emphasized. No advance registration is
necessary; children who wish to participate should arrive in
sneakers any Saturday at St. Bernard’s (4 East 98th Street)
and enter through the black door closest to Fifth Avenue.
Students staying for the full day must bring lunch.
All-Day Session 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
$90.00
Morning Session
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
$45.00
Afternoon Session 12:00–3:00 p.m. $45.00
If you have any questions, please e-mail
[email protected].
Workshops
MondayS
TUESDAYS
wednesdayS
January 5, 12, 26
February 2, 9, 23
March 2, 9
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11
Eww! Icky! Science Experiments
Kelly Qualman
Classes K–II (limited to 12)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $415
In this science class, we will conduct
experiments that are sometimes
icky, sometimes smelly, sometimes
creepy, and sometimes all three!
These experiments will be hands-on,
messy, and safe. We’ll create plasticbag bursting chemical reactions
and gooey slime. Wear a smock and
come ready to get dirty.
Ice Skating
Amanda Espy, Hai Dan Fan,
Susie Heller, Lizzy Linton, Marica
Mayuzumi, and Kelly Qualman
Classes K–IV (limited to 56)
3:15–5:15 p.m.
Tuition: $550 (lesson $225)
Come skate with us at Wollman Rink!
Bus transportation to and from
the rink is provided; students will
be dismissed from Nightingale at
5:15 p.m. If you wish to include a
half-hour figure skating or hockey
lesson for your child, please add
$225 to the regular fee. In case of
inclement weather, the children will
play games at Nightingale. Payment
for any lessons canceled due to
inclement weather will be refunded.
(Please note that refunds will not
be given for student absences;
the refund policy only applies if
we cannot go to Wollman Rink.)
We are hoping for good weather!
Chess
Shernaz Kennedy
Classes K–IV (limited to 15)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $660
Come join this fun workshop—
no previous knowledge of chess
is necessary! From the beginning
you will learn the moves, principles,
strategies, and tactics of casual
chess play and serious competition.
This workshop extends beyond
the activity to underscore the art
of logical reasoning more broadly.
Students emerging from this
workshop will become good problem
solvers and naturally develop a
tough-minded confidence that will
stay with them throughout their lives.
Mexican Treats
Joel Hinds-Ortiz
Classes K–IV (limited to 12)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $415
Chef Hinds-Ortiz and his little chefs
will be warming themselves up
this winter by cooking and tasting
wonderful Mexican treats. They
will make guacamole, quesadillas,
burritos, tacos, and much more.
Podcasting and Digital Storytelling
Fernanda Winthrop
Classes III and IV (limited to 12)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $415
Has your young NPR fan ever
dreamed of making her own
This American Life or StoryCorps
segment? Master interviewing,
researching, and editing, and learn
the art of podcasting and storytelling
using the iPad to build a digital
database of audio (and some visual)
adventures.
The Mystery of Magic
Joel Rappelfeld
Classes K–IV (limited to 12)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $500
Be part of the mystical and exciting
world of magic. Every week the
Kids Action Sports Magic Gurus will
introduce the apprentice magicians
to a few different tricks. They will
be able to impress their friends
and family with various card tricks,
disappearing coins, sleight of hand,
and more. We supply the materials
and expertise, you bring your
enthusiasm.
Gaga
Eileen Saguirer and
Jeanne Finnigan-John
Classes K–IV (limited to 12)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $520
Gaga is a fast-paced, action-packed
dodgeball game from Israel. Players
use their hands to bat the ball and
bounce it off the walls as they try to
hit other players below the knees.
The object of the game is to be the
last one standing. Gaga is lots of fun
and a great way to burn off energy.
Puppet Drama
Nicola McEldowney
Classes K–II (limited to 15)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $520
Learn to make your very own puppets
and perform with them onstage.
Students will learn what puppet
theatre is in its many forms, and then
we will work as a group to create and
perform a puppet play for our friends.
ThurSDAYS
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12
Arts and Crafts from
All Over the World
Amanda Espy
Classes K–IV (limited to 12)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $520
Get ready to discover different
cultures around the world! We will
learn about a variety of communities
and what makes each of them special
and unique. In this class, we will
create arts and crafts that reflect
each of the cultures that we will study.
Creative Fun with Photoshop
Caroline Hastie
Classes II–IV (limited to 8)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $520
In this class, we will use Photoshop
image-editing software and scanning
tools as we learn to enhance and
manipulate digital photographs. We
will also experiment with creating
images without a camera. A digital
camera is useful (be sure to bring
the cable too) but not required.
Those who have participated in this
workshop previously will experiment
with more advanced techniques.
Homework Study
Claire Anderson
Classes III and IV (limited to 15)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $520
This is a time to get your homework
completed before going home. Miss
Anderson will be available to answer
questions you might have. What a
great a way to begin the evening!
Magical Musical Theater
Dominique Grelsamer
Classes K–IV (limited to 12)
3:15–5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $520
Students will discover various
aspects of musical theater through
improvisation, theater activities,
vocabulary, and fun facts about the
genre. As an ensemble, we will learn
music by deconstructing a song and
then staging it with choreography.
friDAYS
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6
Painting Our Planet
Jo-Anna Roach
Classes K–IV (limited to 12)
2:20–4:00 p.m.
Tuition: $470
All continents will be explored as we
choose our favorite location in each.
We will draw and paint the North
and South Poles, Nile and Amazon
Rivers, Gobi and Sahara Deserts, and
many more amazing destinations
containing wonderful artistic surprises.
Perspective, proportion, and color
mixing will receive special focus in
this workshop. Let’s go travel!
Take Me to the Water
Glenn Pepper
Classes K–IV (minimum of 5)
2:20–4:00 p.m.
Tuition: $540
Swimmers will be grouped according
to their abilities. The instructor-tostudent ratio is 1:3. The focus of
the program will be on instructional
swimming, with time allotted for
water activities. The children will be
transported to The Monterey, located
at 175 East 96th Street, and will be
dismissed from there at 4:00 p.m.
STAFF
Naomi Hayashi and Susie Heller will co-direct
Hobbyhorse this winter. Susie Heller has
been a member of the Nightingale faculty
for 39 years. She is a graduate of Nightingale
and received her BS from Skidmore College.
Her interests include sports, needlepoint,
photography, and travel. Naomi Hayashi has
worked as both a Kindergarten and Class III
homeroom teacher at Nightingale. A graduate
of New York University, she enjoys singing,
reading, and running in Central Park. They will
be assisted by two Lower School teachers,
Claire Anderson and Hai Dan Fan. Claire
Anderson is an alumna of Nightingale and a
Class IV homeroom teacher. She is a graduate
of Kenyon College and received her MS from
Bank Street College of Education. She enjoys
outdoor activities in all seasons. Hai Dan Fan
is a graduate of Binghamton University and
is a Class II homeroom teacher. She enjoys
traveling, ice skating, and knitting.
recipient of numerous awards and fellowships,
and her work has been shown throughout the
Northeast and in Europe.
Amanda Espy received her BA from George
Washington University and a master’s degree
in Early Childhood Education from New York
University. Amanda is an alumna of Nightingale
and teaches Kindergarten. She has traveled to
many places all over the world with her family
and loves learning about diverse cultures.
Lizzy Linton is a Nightingale alumna and
a Kindergarten homeroom teacher. She
received her BA from Washington and Lee
and her MSEd in early childhood education
from Bank Street College of Education.
Lizzy loves working with children, as she finds
their curiosity inspiring. A figure skater in her
elementary years, Lizzy is looking forward
to spending time on the ice with the Lower
School students.
Jeanne Finnigan-John holds a BS in dance/
community health education from the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has been
a member of the Nightingale faculty for over
20 years, teaching dance in all divisions and
running the varsity dance program.
Dominique Grelsamer is a Nightingale
alumna who received her BM from The Boston
Conservatory and her MM from NYU in vocal
performance. With a passion for musical
theater, Dominique looks forward to exploring
this genre of music with the students!
Caroline Hastie is the Middle and Upper
School photography teacher at Nightingale
and has been at the school for 14 years. She
received her BA from Sarah Lawrence College
and her MFA from Hunter College. She is the
Joel Hinds-Ortiz is the head chef at
Nightingale. Prior to joining our kitchen,
he worked at St. David’s, Argentelle Catering,
and Special Events and Entertaining Ideas
Catering. He enjoys teaching all his recipes
to the children.
Shernaz Kennedy is one of America’s
leading chess teachers. She instills in students
the means to unlock the secret of the world’s
greatest game. In 1987 she was ranked
number two on the US Olympiad Team. She
has started chess programs at a number of
schools, including Browning, Buckley, Trinity,
Dwight, and All Souls Church. She even
helped World Champion Bobby Fischer in
his successful comeback match in 1992.
Marica Mayuzumi received her BA and MA
in teaching from Simmons College in Boston
and works as a Kindergarten teacher at
Nightingale. In her free time, she enjoys
spending time outdoors, both in nature and
in the city, and is ready to take to the ice as
the temperature continues to drop outside.
Nicola McEldowney is a professional
actress, director, and puppeteer. She also
works as a substitute French teacher at
Nightingale. She has a BA in French from
Columbia University and recently completed
a master’s program in theatre at the
University of Paris, Sorbonne-Nouvelle.
Glenn Pepper, a graduate of the New York
Institute of Technology, has been involved
with many swimming activities. He was the
aquatic director of the Nassau County Parks
Department and is currently the director of
Swim Time, Inc. and Take Me to the Water.
Kelly Qualman is enjoying teaching Class IV
homeroom at Nightingale-Bamford School.
She is a graduate of Emerson College and
Harvard University. In her free time she enjoys
baking, writing, and riding her bike in Brooklyn.
Joel Rappelfeld operates Kids on Wheels and
Kids Action Sports. His teachers have been
enjoying working with children and teaching
skating, sports, and a variety of creative classes
for over two decades.
Jo-Anna Roach has taught Chinese and
Japanese brush painting and calligraphy to
Classes I and III at Nightingale for the past
14 years. An Acadia University graduate,
she has lived, studied, traveled, and taught
throughout Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong,
Thailand, and India.
Eileen Saguirer is a physical education
teacher at Nightingale. She received her
BS in kinesiology from Penn State University
and her MA from Adelphi University. Eileen
enjoys participating in many sports, especially
volleyball and karate. She has studied Seido
Karate for over 25 years and holds a fifth
degree black belt.
Fernanda Winthrop is a Class III homeroom
teacher and a Nightingale alumna. She
received her BA from Harvard University.
She wakes up to NPR every morning and falls
asleep to it every night. Her iPhone simply
does not have the storage for any more
podcasts! She is looking forward to helping the
tech-savvy girls of Classes III and IV channel
their inner Ira Glass. Bring on the stories!
Registration Form
Please return (with a check made payable to the Nightingale-Bamford School) to:
Susie Heller
Hobbyhorse
The Nightingale-Bamford School
20 East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128
NameClass
Address
Telephone (Home)
(Cell)
Workshop(s)
Day(s) Held
Après Hobbyhorse
q
q
q
q
q
Dismissal
q My child will be picked up by:
q My child is allowed to go home alone.