Winter/Spring 2013 Classes

Wayne Thomas PTA After School Activities Kindergarten Lunch Bunch Classes
MAD SCIENCE
Mondays (no class on 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 3/25)
Grade: Kindergarten - Min. #10 / Max. #20
A popular science workshop offered once a week at Wayne Thomas. Children engage in exciting hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, join inquiry-based discussions, and make amazing take-homes like model rockets, periscopes, Mad Science putty and more. The Mad Science after-school program offers students a chance to see just how cool science can be.
Number of Classes: 13; Cost: $153

MINDFUL PRACTICES YOGA
Tuesdays (no class on 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23)
Grade: Kindergarten - Min. #8 / Max. #20
Mindful Practices' yoga, Hip-Hop Yoga and movement programs are exciting and innovative courses that combine movement, strength building, breathe work, journaling, and math and writing activities all into one session! Each class begins with a safe and fun yoga warm-up where students will learn many different poses and flow sequences and series, including Sun Rise Salutation. Students will also learn energizing AND calming breathing techniques that can be carried over into their daily lives, such as before tests! Along with the physical and wellness benefits of Yoga, this program also incorporates a math and literacy component into its curriculum. For further information, please feel free to visit our website at www.mindfulpracticesyoga.com.
Number of Classes: 13; Cost: $169

YOUNG REMBRANDTS: LET’S DRAW! NEW SESSION NEW LESSONS! Wednesdays (no class on 2/6, 3/27)
Grade: Kindergarten - Min. #8 / Max. #16
The long winter months can lead to boredom or restlessness. Alleviate creative dormancy with a fun-filled Young Rembrandts class! We begin the season with a lesson that teaches simple figure drawing as they create a snowman using geometric shapes. Themed lessons and illustrations like our patterned giraffe and feathery owl will provide a cool introduction to drawing animals. All this and more await your budding artist. Enroll your child today! Questions about our program call Kathy Lopez - 847- 695-3581 or check us out at www.youngrembrandts.com/northshore. Number of Classes: 15; Cost: $150

Wayne Thomas PTA After School Activities Grades 1-5
AFTER SCHOOL GAMES Grades: 1-5
Mr. Iverson will facilitate favorite recreational games, appropriate for each grade level (1-5). Each week students select their school-time favorites such as Gaga, Air Raid, Noodle Tag, Steal the Pins, Scatterball, Battleship and sport related activities. Each grade level will have their own day of the week; it is a very popular class, so register early! Min. 10/day, Max 28/day

Mondays: 5th Grade (no class on 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 3/25) Number of classes: 13; Cost: $62 

Tuesdays: 1st Grade (no class on 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23) Number of classes: 13; Cost: $62

Wednesdays: 2nd Grade (no class on 2/26, 3/27) Number of classes: 15; Cost: $72

Thursdays: 3rd Grade (no class on 3/28, 5/16) Number of classes: 15; Cost: $72

Fridays: 4th Grade (no class on 3/29) Number of classes: 16; Cost: $76

MAD SCIENCE Mondays (no class on 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 3/25)
Grades: 1-5
A popular science workshop offered once a week at Wayne Thomas. Children engage in exciting hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, join inquiry-based discussions and make amazing take-homes like model rockets, periscopes, Mad Science putty and more. The Mad Science after-school program offers students a chance to see just how cool science can be. Number of Classes: 13; Cost: $166; Min #10 / Max 20

BEADING & JEWELRY WITH ROS Mondays (no class on 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 3/25) Grades: 1-5. We’ve got Ros Lotzof!! Explore the wonderful creative process of bead weaving. Students will have an opportunity to create wearable necklaces, bracelets, and watches, while spending time with their friends and making new ones. Students will also create a variety of beaded non-jewelry pieces. For example, in the winter, we make beaded snowflakes! Students love taking their pieces home and sharing them with their family. This class is a great way for children to apply their learning skills in an artistic, creative way! The class will use high-quality materials. Class tuition includes materials and the finishing of all pieces. Number of classes: 13; Cost: $234; Min# 5 / Max 10

MINDFUL PRACTICES YOGA Tuesdays (no class on 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23)
Grades: 1-5
Mindful Practices' yoga, Hip-Hop Yoga and movement programs are exciting and innovative courses that combine movement, strength building, breathe work, journaling, and math and writing activities all into one session! Each class begins with a safe and fun yoga warm-up where students will learn many different poses and flow sequences and series including Sun Rise Salutation. Students will also learn energizing AND calming breathing techniques, which can be carried over into their daily lives such as before tests! Along with physical and wellness benefits of Yoga, this program also incorporates a math and literacy component.
Number of Classes: 13; Cost: $182; Min # 8 / Max 20

GIRLS ON THE RUN Tuesdays and Thursdays (no class on 3/19, 3/26, 3/28, 4/9, 4/23, 5/16) Students MUST commit to both days of the class.

Grades 3-5 Girls – Min # 8 / Max # 15

Session dates – 12-week season from Mid-March through race day in early June – official session dates will be published as soon as it is announced by Girls on the Run Chicago

Girl Power! Join girls across the country and participate in a 12-week program that combines a curriculum focusing on important issues such as self-esteem, healthy living and body image, and making positive choices, with physical fitness and training. Students will work with 2 trained teacher coaches and participate in a culminating 5K run Chicago alongside girls from all GOTR programs from throughout the Chicago area. You’ll feel great inside and out - plus you get some really cool race day goodies! Cost: $195; Grades 3-5 Girls – Min # 8 / Max # 15
Note: Scholarship assistance is available from the Girls on the Run organization. Please contact Lilah Shapiro, lilahs@uchicago.edu, for additional information.

YOUNG REMBRANDTS: LET’S DRAW!! NEW SESSION NEW LESSONS!! Wednesdays (no class on 2/6, 3/27)
Grades: 1-5
Make this a memorable winter by signing up your elementary child in a Young Rembrandts drawing class. Your child will learn basic design and composition as they draw a boot still life and a detailed armadillo. More refined and technical drawing techniques will be explored as our students draw Henry Ford’s historical Model-T automobile. Besides strengthening your child’s drawing and coloring skills, he or she will learn art history as we present lessons featuring master artists Leonardo Da Vinci and Franz Marc. Enroll your child today! Questions about our program call Kathy Lopez - 847-695-3581 or check us out at www.youngrembrandts.com/northshore. Number of Classes: 15; Cost: $165; Min # 8 / Max 16

ACROFABULOUS CIRCUS CLASS Thursdays (no class on 3/28, 5/16)
Grades: 1-5
In an Acrofabulous Circus Class, students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of circus arts, which are often seen in professional circuses. The focus will be a balanced selection of the following subjects: Static Trapeze, Diablo, Spanish Web, Juggling, Silks/Aerial Fabric, Globe-Walking, Tumbling and Acrobatics, Plate Spinning, Fabric-Poi, and more! Each session will be unique, may possibly also include lessons in: Unicycle, Cloud Swing, Contortion, Rola Bola, Aerial Straps, Aerial Hoop/Lyra and Clowning. In selected classes, students will have the opportunity to show their loved ones the exciting new talents they have developed during the last class of the session. Number of Classes: 15; Cost: $180; Min 8/ Max 24

SKYLINE STUDIOS - SHOW STOPPERS
 Fridays (no class on 3/29)
Grades: 1-5
Join Skyline Studios and let your creativity take flight through dance, drama and singing. Jump into the magical world of musical theatre by exploring songs, scenes and dances from Broadway musicals, Mary Poppins, Aladdin and Little Mermaid! Become a triple threat through theatre games, group activities and a culminating performance. By the end of class, you’ll be ready to take center stage and shine as one of the show-stoppers in the showcase! Join your Highland Park friends already involved in this amazing program! Number of Classes: 16; Cost: $192; Min 8 / Max 20

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