FETCH 2013 Spring Term 11-13 year old classes 9:00-9:50 Spanish (closed) Holmes Current students need to re-register for spring term. 10:00-11:30 Drama (closed) Porter Current drama students need to re-register for this term. Costume Design Norris We will be helping the drama club by making costumes for the upcoming performance of "Peter Pan". We will design and construct as many costumes as needed. Basic sewing skills are a bonus, but not necessary. (Open also to drama students) 10:00-10:40 Creative Writing (closed) Wardwell Current students need to re-register for spring term. Teacher for the Day VanDeSande $0 This class will take some at home prep time. Each student will have an opportunity to teach their peers. They will decide what to teach; a lesson about something they love, a skill that they have learned, how to make something, etc. There will be no charge for the class as each "teacher" will bring supplies for their lesson. Farm Animal Husbandry Carmen $2 This class will have a general focus on a different species each week. We will learn interesting and fun facts about many of the animals you will find on a farm. 10:50-11:30 Hemp Creations Slama $0 Join us as we learn how to make necklaces, key chains, bracelets and other awesome creations from the natural fiber known as hemp. Family Science, Let’s Eat Gaboury $0 class limit 6 This class is a 2 term class that was described last term as Family Science. Due to the fun, in depth teaching, and the limited time for that time slot, those in the class decided to focus on one topic. LET’S EAT is a class that cover’s many facets of EATING! For the final 6 weeks we will study Food Preparation, Baking, Meal Planning and Food Service. This class is taken from SOS curriculum and will have a certificate of completion at the end of this term that can be used for student credit. Students need to have a notebook and writing utensil for each class and may be asked to help provide some items for the projects that are ahead. Healthy Bodies Cushman $5 It is very important to keep our bodies fit and working properly. A person who is fit eats well, has a healthy weight, and does lots of physical activity. Learn the 5 basic rules for staying fit and healthy, fun exercises to do alone or with a friend, ways to move the heart and muscles, how to keep your body balanced and more! 12:10-1:00 Legos Carmen $0 Please have your lego maniac bring their legos to build, create, destroy, and start all over again. It’s imagination and engineering in overdrive! Survival Williams $0 class minimum 5, max 15 Join in this six week coarse of survival and fire starting, building shelters, first aid techniques, adventures and learn the basic skills you would need in the great outdoors. Students should bring a notebook, pen or pencil, and a subject folder to keep your materials in. Dance Taylor Carmen/Anna Reynolds $2 We will touch on gymnastics to improve on flexibility and balance, ballet and jazz. Students will have to be appropriately dressed, no skirts. And hair should be pulled back. Bringing a drink is recommended. Order in the Court (closed) Gardyszewski Current students need to re-register for spring term. 1:10-3:00 Archery Rambo $18 (you may choose to attend one or two hours) Students learn the skills necessary to enjoy this wonderful sport under experienced instruction. Parents will need to make arrangements for rides if they only want their child to attend one hour instead of both hours. Parents are also needed to transport children to and from the Conservation Center. 1:10-2:00 Pre-Algebra (closed) Vuckovich Current student need to re-register for spring term. Latin (closed) Welte Current students need to re-register for spring term. Dissection McDonald $15 class limit 6 We will dissect various creatures and learn about what's inside! Cross Stitch Sampler for Beginners Gaboury $0 class limit 8 This class will introduce students to cross stich basics like design, stitching and use of the tools used in doing cross stitch. Students will find these skills useful not only in this craft but will learn stitches that can be used for all types of sewing. Students need to provide their own 8-10” embroidery hoop, scissors and a variety of embroidery floss colors. Colors choices should include varieties that would suit florals, animals and/or lettering. A variety of stamped poly/cotton cloth samplers will be provided with many different designs to choose from. A completed project to be taken home will be our goal. Come join and let’s stitch! 2:10-3:00 Knitting McDonald $2 Adults too are welcome. Students should bring knitting needles size 10 or 11. Yarn will be available but feel free to bring your own if you’d like. Barn Dancing Kaylee Burns $3 class minimum 6, max 22 No, we won't be learning to dance in a barn; we will be learning dances that you would typically do at a barn dance! Dances taught will include line dances (such as the Virginia Reel, Mary's Wedding Dance, and the Cotton-Eyed Joe); some square dances; and possibly some basic swing. Whether you have never danced before in your life or just want a place to practice dancing before your next barn dance, this will be a great class to join! Each week we will be reviewing at least one of the dances we have already learned. The class will be set at a beginner's pace. Please wear clothing and footwear comfortable enough for dancing (or be prepared to just "kick off your shoes.") Co-ed Outdoor Sports Holmes $0 Nothing like a friendly game of flag football, capture the flag, basketball, or kickball to get moving! Dress appropriately for outdoor running with proper footwear. Weather may be permitting, but we will try to play as long as it's not raining, but be prepared for mud and cold. Have a change of clothes and shoes just in case. Bring your own water bottle. Board Game Extravaganza Kemp $0 Join us for a time of fun and a variety of board games to play. 3:10-4:00 Chess Escamilla $0 Chess is a game of skill and chance. Whether you are a seasoned player or just getting started this is a great place for you to play a great game. Senior Choir Holmes $2 We will be performing at the FETCH graduation ceremony for May 17th. Commitment for graduation choir will extend beyond spring classes for a couple of practices at either my home or St. Michael's Catholic Church in Oakley (tba). We will be working on several pieces so attendance is important. American Girl, Saige Hein $0 Let’s learn about Saige, the 2013 American girl of the year. We will talk about her books do some activities related to the book. Students will need to bring the books Saige and Saige Paint the Sky. Raggedy Ann Making MaryBeth Davenport $5 class limit 6 Let's create the beloved Raggedy Ann for your doll collection. We will create a rag doll from scratch and then make her a dress. Teacher will assist with some of the sewing along with teaching some basic sewing that will be needed. Pattern and all material will be provided, we just need your hands to put it together. DeVries Nature Conservancy $10 class minimum 15, max 22 Take in all the wonders of nature, explore science with hands-on projects and outdoor activities, and learn through the eyes of wildlife. This program held at DeVries Nature Conservancy will expand your student’s horizon and science learning through problem based activities. The 5 weeks of classes will offer many activities that will increase problem solving skills, observation skills, behavior and more. Topics include: - A Live Animal Adventure: Producers, Consumers and Food Chains - Oh My! - A wilderness hike and scavenger hunt - The Great Watershed Caper - Wear waders and go into the river as a scientist - Down on the Farm - Learn the ins and outs of raising chickens, and get down and dirty in our student run veggie patch learning all about growing food - Wolves and Bunnies: All about predators and prey Don't miss out on all the nature fun and learning! *Parents will need to make arrangements for their student’s transportation to Devries Nature Conservatory.*