Jane's Place Spring Session
April 5-June 11, 2010

Classes for children 20 months to 8th Grade **Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation**

Mondays- 9 weeks

Family Boogie Bubbles 10:00-11:00 3 mo-4 years Minimum number of students: 6 Maximum number of students: 15 NEW! Kids and parents/caregivers experience stimulation through music and movement. Explore instruments and dance and have fun with new friends! This Music & Motion class is open to children of all ages. $130 Children must be accompanied by an adult, no charge to siblings under 3 months. Yogini Bubbles Yoga 3:15-4:15 PK-K Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 15 Join the Bubbles Academy staff at Nettelhorst for this imaginative and exciting one hour yoga class focusing on stretching the arms, legs, bodies and minds! Each week we will explore yoga and movement through games, songs, dances and imaginative adventures. At the end of each class we will have a relaxation period, teaching our young yogi and yogini's how to calm their minds and their bodies. $ 125 Wacky Wonderland- Emerald City Drama 3:15-4:15 PK-K Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 12 Adventures of Alice - Jump down the rabbit hole and into the work of Alice in Wonderland where anything can happen! Students will read the famous Lewis Carroll story and create their own Wacky Wonderland adventure. Theatre games, movement and music will comprise this imaginative story building class. The class will present their original wonderland adventure in a final show. $ 100 Rock Band 101 3:15-4:15 K-1st grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 8 It is time for a rock and roll adventure! Pick the songs you want to play, learn them, and play them in no time. Tutorials for each song are posted on YouTube for easy at-home learning. All skill levels welcome. All players welcome: guitarists, bass players, pianists, drummers and singers. Let's Rock! Nathan Dillon is a working professional guitarist. He has taught rock band classes at Bank Street School in New York & Catherine Cook School in Chicago. $ 185 Chess Wizards 3:15-4:15 K-8th grade Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 26 In this chess class, all young players will develop quickly regardless of their ability, with lessons that are fun, entertaining and mentally stimulating. The Mission of Chess Wizards is to improve our student’s abilities to focus and think ahead in various aspects of life. Chess Wizards teaches children many important life concepts such as the ability to win graciously and accept defeat with dignity and sportsmanship. Students grouped by skill & grade level. $115 Path2Math- Math Camp! 3:15-4:15 1st & 2nd grade Minimum number of students: 6 Maximum number of students: 12 NEW!! Time to think outside the trapezoid! Make fun of math with this class that taps into some of life's lesser explored math-concepts. 1st and 2nd graders will love making change, counting in Roman numerals and more! $ 130 LA Boxing Kids Workout 3:15-4:30 1st-3rd grade Minimum number of students: 8 Maximum number of students: 18 The LA Boxing Kids' Workout is an action-packed hour that stresses the importance of self-respect, discipline, community and caring while engaging your child in exciting games and drills. Everybody wins when your child learns fun exercises that increase balance, coordination and overall physical condition. Get your child started early on the path to life-long health and fitness by giving them the tools and understanding that are applicable to athletes in any sport. This class also includes an introduction to the fundamentals of boxing, kickboxing and grappling. This is an offsite class at LA Boxings facility, students will be escorted to & from this class- no student pick-ups are permitted at the offsite. Additional waivers required prior to participation. $100 (gloves recommended & may be purchased at LA Boxing for $25) Peter Pan! Emerald City Drama 3:15-4:15 1st-5th grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 12 Students in this class will get the unique opportunity to work on songs and scenes from Emerald City’s Peter Pan musical production that is currently running! Acting, singing and dancing will comprise this class as students play different parts from the story or create adventures of their own. The class will culminate in a final show where they will showcase songs and scenes! $100 Artreach Lillstreet Artworks 3:15-4:15 2nd-5th grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 16 Artreach provides dynamically expressive 2 and 3D art making experiences with quality teachers who love to make art! Puppets of all sizes, theater boxes, jewelry, dinner ware, clothing and more are just some of the projects we have lined up for the spring season's after-school enrichment classes. Come have fun, make stuff and learn about new and exciting ways to build pieces of art you can wear, put in a frame and maybe even eat from! Students will be able to explore the idea of space and texture while experimenting with various mediums most professional artists use themselves while discovering new methods of creating using everyday materials and recyclables! Smock or old shirt recommended. $ 125 materials included HMD Tae Kwon Do 3:00-4:15 2nd-8th grade Mondays & Wednesdays Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 25 NOT ACCEPTING NEW PARTICIPANTS AT THIS TIME- THIS CLASS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY This Tae Kwon Do class is an approach toward living that attempts to achieve the individual’s greatest potential by unifying the body and the mind. Uniforms $40 or t-shirt & pants $25 are required and may be purchased from instructor. This course is held on both Mondays & Wednesdays and is 18 classes total. $ 200 Movie Making 3:15-4:15 3rd-5th grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 10 Lights! Camera! Action! Write and star in a film. You’ll produce a storyboard, act and work behind the lens as you create a short film that will be screened for family and friends! Bubbles Academy is excited to bring this great new program to The Nettelhorst School $165 Magazine Club 3:15-4:15 4th-8th grade Minimum number of students: 3 Maximum number of students: 10 NOT ACCEPTING NEW PARTICIPANTS AT THIS TIME- THIS CLASS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY Please see Ms.Switall or Ms. Hempe for a participation questionnaire. Upper Grade Spanish 3:00-4:00 4th-8th Grade Minimum number of students: 8 Maximum number of students: 12 In this class, 4th and 8th grade students will learn the basics of the Spanish language. Each week will cover a specific subject and put it to practice through age appropriate games, songs, dancing, acting, math, and beginning reading. We will also learn some of the multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. $ 65

Tuesdays- 10weeks

Story Time 9:00-9:45 20 months-5 years (pre-k) Let us introduce you to magical new characters every week in the Nettelhorst library. Free. School tours on the last Tuesday of every month at 9:45! Children must be accompanied by an adult Jane’s Place Open Gym Fun Time 10:45-12:15 20 months-4 years Toddlers play games, crawl through tunnels, bounce balls, and have a great time. Parents & Caregivers: come in from the cold and make new friends. Open Gym is run as a volunteer co-operative. $5 Drop-in donation, or save 50% and get a 14 visit punch card for $35 Children must be accompanied by an adult *This program fee supports our Scholarship Students* Spanish Fantastico! 2:15-3:00 PK Tuesdays & Thursdays Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 Preschoolers will take an exciting journey into the Spanish language. Each week will focus on a specific subject and will put into practice through games, songs, book readings, art projects, dancing, and acting. Also, we will learn some of multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. This class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is 20 classes total. $ 245 Superhero Training 3:15-4:15 PK-K Minimum number of students: 6 Maximum number of students: 15 Calling all Superheroes: In this fun workout we'll learn all the skills you'll need to save the universe! Superhero students will flex their imagination muscles in morphing, agility, problem-solving and sidekick training. $135 Mini Mandarin Chinese 3:15-4:15 PK-K Tuesdays & Thursdays Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 Little Linguists Academy's classes are taught by native Chinese speakers who have many years of experience teaching children. The first part of each class will be conducted 100% in Chinese. During the last 10 minutes, simple Chinese characters are taught and explained in English. Children will learn in a fun, interactive and enjoyable environment through song, arts and crafts, games and body movement. This course is held on Tuesdays and Fridays and is 20 classes total. $280 Under The Influence (of Art) 2:15-3:00 K-3rd grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 Taught by Rachel Switall, this class will explore different masters in the arts while producing independent artwork. How do other artists influence our work? Focusing on artists from Monet to Warhol, students will learn different techniques, while at the same time working on their own style. Throughout the session, they will learn how other artists can influence and inspire their own work. At the end of the program, each child will receive a picture in Rachel's style based by his or her own drawings (see www.raspberrykidz.com to view her prints. $ 115 materials included Growing Strong – Boot Camp 3:15-4:15 K-3rd grade Minimum number of students: 8 Maximum number of students: 20 Growing Strong Training’s goal is to build a foundation of movement skills that promote a lifetime of exercise adherence, reduce the risk of sport injuries, and improve fitness levels for students in a fun environment. Windsprints, drills, games and lots of high energy burning moves! Sessions focus on improving coordination, basic strength, and multi-directional movement. Growing Strong coaches are Certified Youth Fitness Specialists with the International Youth Conditioning Association. Students will learn safe work-out practices on equipment under the close supervision of coaches. $ 105 Spanish Superfantastico! 3:00-4:00 K- 4th grade Tuesdays & Thursdays Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 In this class, kindergarten to 4th grade students will expand their Spanish knowledge in an oral form. We will have games, songs, book readings, art projects, dancing and acting. We will also learn some of the multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. This class is recommended for students who have already at least one year of Spanish. Enrollment in this class requires instructor’s approval. This class runs on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and is 20 classes total. $ 245 French Academy 3:15-4:15 1st-4th grade Tuesdays & Thursdays Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 10 In this class, students will become acquainted with the French language and culture through songs, stories, movies and crafts, and games with weekly themes. Language and grammar acquisition conform to CPS World Language structures. This course is held on both Tuesdays & Thursdays and is 23 classes total. $220 Bubble Academy Yoga 3:15-4:15 1st-3rd grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 16 Join the Bubbles Academy staff at Nettelhorst for this imaginative and exciting one hour yoga class focusing on stretching the arms, legs, bodies and minds! Each week we will explore yoga and movement through games, songs, dances and imaginative adventures. At the end of each class we will have a relaxation period, teaching our young yogi and yogini's how to calm their minds and their bodies. $ 135  Rock Band 101 3:15-4:15 2nd & 3rd grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 8 NEW!! It is time for a rock and roll adventure! Pick the songs you want to play, learn them, and play them in no time. Tutorials for each song are posted on YouTube for easy at-home learning. All skill levels welcome. All players welcome: guitarists, bass players, pianists, drummers and singers. Let's Rock! Nathan Dillon is a working professional guitarist. He has taught rock band classes at Bank Street School in New York & Catherine Cook School in Chicago. $ 210 Creative Crafts 3:15-4:15 3rd-6th grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 8 NEW! Make it & take it! Hang out with Ms. Block-Sheahan and learn a variety of crafting styles. Weekly projects, share ideas, make cool stuff, and MORE! $130 materials included Just Dance! HIP HOP 3:15-4:15 3rd-8th grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 15 Are you ready to learn the language of Dance? Students will explore Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Salsa, Modern, and African Dance forms. Includes student choreography and improvisation. Students will learn how each style uses the body and examine similarities and differences. This program builds confidence, fosters teamwork and inspires positive self-expression. Lazette O’Brien is a former Master Teacher for Joel Hall Dance Center as well as Alvin Ailey and Garth Fagan Dance Ensembles. $110 Gardening Club 3:15-5:00 1st-8th Grade, staff, community Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 20 Join us for some fun in the dirt! The Nettelhorst Garden Club has some great plans for this spring. We will be exploring gardening with containers, earth boxes and creating a native species/butterfly oasis. This group will be led by C3 leader/parent Tracy Wozniak and Master Gardener in training/parent Nancy O'Brien. $25 Blackhawks Floor Hockey 3:15-4:15 1st-8th Grade Minimum number of students: 8 Maximum number of students: 30 Attend the Blackhawks Floor Hockey Clinic on March 19th and check out the action! Floor hockey is an action-packed sport that offers participants a fantastic opportunity to get some exercise in a fun and competitive environment. Depending on the number of participants, intramural age-appropriate teams will be formed. Nettelhorst parent Eddie Gordon and Nettelhorst teacher Mr. Deldotto will head-up this program. Learn the rules- play the game! FREE

Wednesdays - 9 weeks

Toddler Imagination Art! 9:30-10:15 a.m. 20 months-3 years Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 10 NEW!! Nettelhorst artist-mom Shari Imbo will teach this fun class. Children and grown-ups will work together using clay, fabrics, feathers, beads, and more! We’ll paint bird houses, construct mosaic pictures, make a name plaque, make colorful magnets, and other fun stuff! Imagination is the name of the game. Smock or old shirts, please. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $115 includes materials Spanish Fantastico! 2:15-3:00 PK Wednesday & Friday Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 Preschoolers will take an exciting journey into the Spanish language. Each week will focus on a specific subject and will put into practice through games, songs, book readings, art projects, dancing, and acting. Also, we will learn some of multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. This class is held on Wednesdays and Fridays and is 19 classes total. $ 235 Mini Chefs Cooking 2:00-2:45 3-5 years PK Minimum number of students: 7 Maximum number of students: 10 Let’s eat!! A hands-on exploration of tastes and textures from other countries & cultures. Using books, games, stories, and simple recipes students will learn where food comes from and how it gets to the table! Traveling thru the states with food! Specialty holidays like Chinese New Years, Valentines Day etc. The children continue to learn about new foods, measuring, slicing and dicing. Students will make and taste-test nutritious snacks each week with Chef Lois. Kitchen safety and healthy food focused, $155 includes materials What’s Cooking? 3:00- 4:00 K-2nd grade Minimum number of students: 7 Maximum number of students: 14 Let’s eat!! Join Chef Lois for this hands-on exploration of multicultural & holiday cooking styles, and “State Foods!”. Student Chefs will celebrate crazy monthly food holidays. talk about the countries or holidays that relate to each dish, examine nutrition, learn about the Food Pyramid, and see how to set a proper table. Children will make and taste-test nutritious recipes each week. Kitchen safety and healthy food focused. $155 materials included Just Dance! HIP HOP 3:15-4:15 K-2nd grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 15 Are you ready to learn the language of Dance? Students will explore Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Salsa, Modern, and African Dance forms. Includes student choreography and improvisation. Upbeat, fun, and age-appropriate music gets students moving! Learn how each style uses the body and examine similarities and differences. This program builds confidence, fosters teamwork and inspires positive self-expression. Lazette O’Brien is a former Master Teacher for Joel Hall Dance Center as well as Alvin Ailey and Garth Fagan Dance Ensembles. $100 Stretch n’ Grow 3:15-4:15 K-2nd grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 12 Stretch-N-Grow is a fun, action-packed fitness and wellness program where students become Stars and get EXERcited about exercise! Our non-stop class includes music, age-appropriate equipment for every student, and activities and games that keep our heart pumping and our muscles moving! When using our imagination, you never know where we're going to go!! $ 100   Artreach Lillstreet Clay Day 3:15-4:15 K-4th grade Minimum number of students: 6 Maximum number of students: 12 Let's celebrate the middle of the week by getting our hands dirty and making things useful and not useful! But definitely fun! This term Artreach would like to offer a class that's all about the clay. Where it comes from, what's it made of and what can we make out of it?! At the end of the 9 weeks we will put on a show-off gathering. parents and teachers and friends can come see what we did and maybe make some things themselves! $ 125 Beginner Spanish AM 8:00-9:00 a.m. K-1st grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 In this class, kindergarten and first grade students will take an exciting journey into the Spanish language. Each week will focus on a specific subject and will put into practice through games, songs, book readings, art projects, dancing, and acting. We will also learn some of the multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. $ 115 Beginner Spanish PM 3:00-4:00 K-1st grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 In this class, kindergarten and first grade students will take an exciting journey into the Spanish language. Each week will focus on a specific subject and will put into practice through games, songs, book readings, art projects, dancing, and acting. We will also learn some of the multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. $ 115 LA Boxing Kids Workout 3:15-4:30 1st-3rd grade Minimum number of students: 8 Maximum number of students: 18 The LA Boxing Kids' Workout is an action-packed hour that stresses the importance of self-respect, discipline, community and caring while engaging your child in exciting games and drills. Everybody wins when your child learns fun exercises that increase balance, coordination and overall physical condition. Get your child started early on the path to life-long health and fitness by giving them the tools and understanding that are applicable to athletes in any sport. This class also includes an introduction to the fundamentals of boxing, kickboxing and grappling. This is an offsite class at LA Boxing’s facility, students will be escorted to & from this class- no student pick-ups are permitted at the offsite. Additional waivers required prior to participation. $ 100 (gloves recommended & may be purchased at LA Boxing for $25) Worldbeats Ensemble Drums 3:15-4:00 1st-4rd grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 10 Learn about musical cultures around the world through percussion in this introduction to hand drumming. Classes focus on ensemble playing, active listening, improvisation, and musical enjoyment! $ 105 French Drama 3:15-4:45 1st-6th grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 15 Prior knowledge in French not required! For children who like to act, play and express themselves on stage. Ideal for future actors and actresses who would like to win over Europe in French! All classes are 1 ½ hours in duration and taught by native French speakers who are experienced as Français Langue Seconde (French Second Language) teachers and actors. A play, entirely in French will be produced and presented on the final day of class! $135 HMD Tae Kwon Do 3:00-4:15 2nd-8th grade Mondays & Wednesdays Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 25 NOT ACCEPTING NEW PARTICIPANTS AT THIS TIME- THIS CLASS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY This Tae Kwon Do class is an approach toward living that attempts to achieve the individual’s greatest potential by unifying the body and the mind. Uniforms $40 or t-shirt & pants $25 are required and may be purchased from instructor. This course is held on both Mondays & Wednesdays and is 18 classes total. Rock Band 101 3:15-4:15 4th &5th grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 8 It is time for a rock and roll adventure! Pick the songs you want to play, learn them, and play them in no time. Tutorials for each song are posted on YouTube for easy at-home learning. All skill levels accepted no experience necessary. All players welcome: guitarists, bass players, pianists, drummers and singers. Let's Rock! Nathan Dillon is a working professional guitarist. He has taught rock band classes at Bank Street School in New York & Catherine Cook School in Chicago. $ 185 Drum Kit Percussion 3:15-4:15 3rd-8th grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 7 Students will enjoy learning about the basics of playing the drums and develop the necessary skills to play the drum-set. This fun group setting gives students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of rhythm and technique while surrounded by their peers. Counting games, clapping exercises and singing are some of the tools we will use to emphasize good learning skills while maintaining a fun atmosphere, and will prepare them to continue on in private instruction if desired. Required Materials ($30-40 approximate cost): Drum Practice Pad, Drum Sticks (5A recommended size), Practice Pad Stand (optional) $ 115

Thursdays - 10 weeks

Tot Sing! 9:15-10:30 20-36 months Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 12 Introduce your toddler to the basics of rhythm, tonality, and a variety of music styles in a sing-a-long class. We'll use our bodies as instruments, play finger games, and learn about the fabulous world of music and make new friends! $120 Children must be accompanied by an adult Storytime Art 3:15-4:15 PK-1st Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 10 Storytime with a twist! Students will enjoy a read-aloud story and book discussion with Ms. Block-Sheahan followed by a fun craft relating to each week’s story. Music and Scholastic film adaptations of classic books will help children to see literature in a new light and start participants down the road to reading! $ 110 includes materials  Spanish Fantastico! 2:15-3:00 PK Tuesdays & Thursdays Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 Preschoolers will take an exciting journey into the Spanish language. Each week will focus on a specific subject and will put into practice through games, songs, book readings, art projects, dancing, and acting. Also, we will learn some of multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. This class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is 20 classes total. Rock n’ Roll Pre-Skool 2:15-3:00 3-5 years of age (pre-k) Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 12 There's a rock star inside all of us! Find out about those bands are that your parents listen to and learn about different kinds of instruments. Join Mr. O'C for a weekly musical exploration of music, dancing, and singing with a special focus on rocking out. Students will make a music video to take home and celebrate the final class with a Rock Party! $125 Mini Mandarin Chinese 3:15-4:15 PK-K Tuesdays & Thursdays Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 Little Linguists Academy's classes are taught by native Chinese speakers who have many years of experience teaching children. The first part of each class will be conducted 100% in Chinese. During the last 10 minutes, simple Chinese characters are taught and explained in English. Children will learn in a fun, interactive and enjoyable environment through song, arts and crafts, games and body movement. This course is held on Tuesdays and Fridays and is 20 classes total. Rock n’ Roll Skool 3:15-4:00 K-1st grade Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 10 There's a rock star inside all of us! Join Mr. O'C for a weekly musical exploration of music, instruments, rhythms & beats, with a special focus on rocking out to cool bands. Students will make a music video to take home and celebrate the final class with a Rock Party! $125 Mark Miller’s Wide World of Sports 3:15-4:15 K-2nd grade Minimum number of students: 9 Maximum number of students: 18 Mark Miller's Wide World of Sports....a perfect way for students to learn the basics of a variety of activities. The program is a fun and excellent learning experience designed to give an overall view of soccer, football, basketball and more. This program focuses on teamwork, sportsmanship and fun! $130 Spanish Superfantastico! 3:00-4:00 K- 4th grade Tuesdays & Thursdays Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 In this class, kindergarten to 4th grade students will expand their Spanish knowledge in an oral form. We will have games, songs, book readings, art projects, dancing and acting. We will also learn some of the multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. This class is recommended for students who have already at least one year of Spanish. Enrollment in this class requires instructor’s approval. This class runs on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and is 20 classes total. Mad Science 3:15-4:15 K-6th grade Minimum number of students: 12 Maximum number of students: 25 ALL NEW!! Look out 0071/2 — the Mad Science spy academy is in session! Children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create their own edible messages! Young investigators will step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. They will explore forensic science in a hands-on look at crime scene investigation! Suspects, schematics, and sleuths… oh my!, much.. much..more! $ 135 French Academy 3:15-4:15 1st-4th grade Tuesdays & Thursdays Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 10 In this class, students will become acquainted with the French language and culture through songs, stories, movies and crafts, and games with weekly themes. Language and grammar acquisition conform to CPS World Language structures. This course is held on both Tuesdays & Thursdays and is 20 classes total. Rock Band 101 3:15-4:15 1st-3rd grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 8 NEW!! It is time for a rock and roll adventure! Pick the songs you want to play, learn them, and play them in no time. Tutorials for each song are posted on YouTube for easy at-home learning. All skill levels accepted no experience necessary. All players welcome: guitarists, bass players, pianists, drummers and singers. Let's Rock! Nathan Dillon is a working professional guitarist. He has taught rock band classes at Bank Street School in New York & Catherine Cook School in Chicago. $ 210 Level 2 Spanish 8:00-9:00 a.m. 1st -5th grade Tuesdays & Thursdays Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 In this before-school class, 1st to 5th grade students will expand their knowledge of the Spanish language in verbal and written form. We will have games, songs, book readings, art projects, dancing and acting. We will also learn some of the multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. Recommended for students who have already progressed through beginner Spanish or have prior Spanish knowledge. This class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is 23 classes total. Enrollment in this class requires instructor’s approval. Young Rembrandts Cartooning 3:15-4:15 2nd-4th grade Minimum number of students: 8 Maximum number of students: 16 Young Rembrandts, a fine arts enrichment program, teaches students to draw using markers, sharpies, colored pencils, and crayons to produce assorted art projects. The spring session will include different cartooning & colorization techniques. Participants will develop fine motor skills; improve concentration, creativity, and confidence while learning a variety of drawing styles. Students create a new project each week in a fun, age-appropriate setting. Smock or old shirt recommended $ 110 includes materials Growing Strong Training 3:15-4:15 2nd -5th grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 10 Growing Strong Training’s goal is to build a foundation of movement skills that promote a lifetime of exercise adherence, reduce the risk of sport injuries, and improve fitness levels for students in a fun environment. These sessions will take place in the new Blackhawks fitness room and introduce equipment designed to improve coordination, basic strength, and multi-directional movement. Growing Strong coaches are Certified Youth Fitness Specialists with the International Youth Conditioning Association. Students will learn safe work-out practices on equipment under the close supervision of coaches. $ 105 Bucket Drumming 3:15-4:00 3rd-5th grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 10 NEW!! Welcome to the world of bucket drumming, a 20th and 21st century urban manifestation of an age old phenomenon! Street musicians have been around for years and percussionists have always selected materials and made instruments from what was available in their own immediate surroundings. And one thing that we have in abundance in this age of petroleum products is plastic containers. Nettelhorst parent and musician Carol Hermanson will instruct students in drum corp/coordinated style percussion using 5 gallon buckets and assorted found objects. $ 70 Just Us Girls 3:15-4:15 4th-6th grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 10 NEW!! For girls only, this class uses dance as a way to build self-confidence and community within the girls of Nettelhorst. This class incorporates creative dance as its focus and also includes discussion, drawing and journaling. We will have fun dancing and creating dances, and also take time to discuss some of the issues affecting girls of this age including bullying, self image, and media portrayal of femininity. This class creates a safe space for girls to express themselves both physically and verbally, girls will learn to be mentors and build new friendships. $ 90 Multimedia Beatmakers Studio 3:15-4:15 4th-8th grade Minimum number of students: 7 Maximum number of students: 10 Music and Sound Design aren’t just for Film and Television. Everywhere you turn you will find great music created by aspiring DJ’s and Musicians alike. Multimedia Beatmaker Studio will show you just how easy it is to start putting cool sounds to everything from your family’s home videos to a professional Hollywood Movie trailer.The tools you need to get started you might already have in your home. Students will be introduced to a variety of classic electronic instruments and learn how they are used to crate the many sounds heard in music today. Learn and develop the skills required to record using computer technology. Check out the Beatmakers Blog at http://beatmakerstudio.wordpress.com/ Antonio Sage is an Independent Musician, Composer, and Producer certified in the Ableton Live music program. $ 150 includes materials

Fridays- 10 weeks

My Gym- Gymsters 9:30-10:00 a.m. 20 mos-3 Minimum number of students: 6 Maximum number of students: 15 NEW!! 30-minute weekly class that includes stretching, exercise, manipulative skills, cooperative games, puppets and (upon request) health related discussions. My Gym will use a variety of manipulative objects such as beanbags, balls, and scarves to work on hand-eye coordination, balance, and motor skills. Your students’ self esteem and imagination will soar as they participate in a fun filled, non-competitive program each week! $ 110 Children must be accompanied by an adult Fairytale Ballet 2:45-3:30 3-5 years of age (pre-k) 8 weeks Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 12 Both boys & girls are welcome and will benefit from this program. This class will nurture your child’s creative spirit with magical ballet, children’s literature, costumes, and classical music. Anne Marie Loesch is a Dancer and long-time instructor at Fairytale Ballet Studio. Leotard & tights (for girls), plain t-shirt & shorts or sweatpant (for boys) and ballet shoes required. Long hair tied back. Please note: Classes start April 23rd $165 Spanish Fantastico! 2:15-3:00 PK Wednesday & Friday Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 Preschoolers will take an exciting journey into the Spanish language. Each week will focus on a specific subject and will put into practice through games, songs, book readings, art projects, dancing, and acting. Also, we will learn some of multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. This class is held on Wednesdays and Fridays and is 19 classes total. $ 235 Fairytale Ballet – Pre-Ballet 3:30-4:30 Kindergarten 8 weeks Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 12 Pre-Ballet introduces the fundamentals of ballet technique in a warm atmosphere slightly more structured than Fairytale Ballet. Both boys & girls are welcome and will benefit from this program. Class focuses on ballet basics, creative movement and musical rhythm. Leotard & tights (for girls), plain t-shirt & shorts or sweatpant (for boys) and ballet shoes required. Long hair tied back. Please note: Classes start April 23rd $165 My Gym- Whiz Kids 3:15-4:00 K-2nd grade Minimum number of students: 6 Maximum number of students: 12 NEW!! 45-minute weekly class that includes stretching, exercise, manipulative skills, cooperative games, puppets and (upon request) health related discussions. My Gym will use a variety of manipulative objects such as beanbags, balls, and scarves to work on hand-eye coordination, balance, and motor skills. Your students’ self esteem and imagination will soar as they participate in a fun filled, non-competitive program each week! $115 Artreach Lillstreet Artworks 3:15-4:15 K-3rd grade Minimum number of students: 6 Maximum number of students: 14 Artreach provides dynamically expressive 2 and 3D art making experiences with quality teachers who love to make art! Puppets of all sizes, theater boxes, jewelry, dinner ware, clothing and more are just some of the projects we have lined up for the winter season's after-school enrichment classes. Come have fun, make stuff and learn about new and exciting ways to build pieces of art you can wear, put in a frame and maybe even eat from! Students will be able to explore the idea of space and texture while experimenting with various mediums most professional artists use themselves while discovering new methods of creating using everyday materials and recyclables! Smock or old shirt recommended. $ 135 materials included Junior Chorus 3:15-4:15 K-3rd grade Minimum number of students: 10 Maximum number of students: 20 Join Mrs.Gunderson on a musical adventure that explores Folk, Contemporary and many other genres of music! A fun and supportive class that will encourage self-confidence and musical knowledge. Learn pitch, rhythm, tone & musicality. The group will perform a variety of music while learning proper vocal, performance, and choral techniques. Sing! Sing! Sing! $ 85 Global Explorers 3:15-4:45 K-5th grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 15 NEW!! Come Explore the world with Global Explorers Kids! During the spring session we’ll be learning about, looking at, and making masks from around the world. Children will use a variety of materials and techniques while creating art inspired by masks from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Students will examine masks from around the world; discuss similarities and differences; discuss uses of masks. African Dogon Dama masks,Tibetan Opera masks, Caribbean Jonkonnu masks,Mexican Sun masks. Discuss traditional face painting and how it relates to masks. Face painting inspired by traditional face painting from around the world. Classes have been matched to Illinois State Learning Goals and Standards, including standards in the fine arts, social studies, and literature. $ 135 materials included Spanish Club! 3:00-4:00 K-5th grade Minimum number of students: 6 Maximum number of students: 15 This club is exclusively for all Kindergarten-5th grade students currently taking Spanish in this semester. We will be watching Spanish cartoons & movies, read a couple of books, play and dance until we drop. $80 Mad Science 3:15-4:15 K-6th grade Minimum number of students: 12 Maximum number of students: 25 ALL NEW!! Look out 0071/2 — the Mad Science spy academy is in session! Children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create their own edible messages! Young investigators will step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. They will explore forensic science in a hands-on look at crime scene investigation! Suspects, schematics, and sleuths… oh my!, much.. much..more! $ 135 Ballet/Tap Combo 4:30-5:30 1st-3rd grade 8 weeks Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 12 NEW! Both boys & girls are welcome and will benefit from this program. Class focuses on ballet basics; creative movement and musical rhythm with the added bonus of a 20 minute tap extension. Instructors use imaginative imagery to teach fundamental tap steps in a fun way while reinforcing rhythm, counting and strength. Leotard & tights (for girls), plain t-shirt & shorts or sweatpant (for boys) and ballet shoes are required. Tap shoes are not necessary, hard-soled dress shoes work fine. Please note: Classes start April 23rd $ 165 Mark Miller’s Wide World of Sports 3:15-4:15 3rd-5th grade Minimum number of students: 9 Maximum number of students: 18 Mark Miller's Wide World of Sports....a perfect way for students to learn the basics of a variety of activities. The program is a fun and excellent learning experience designed to give an overall view of soccer, football, basketball and more. This program focuses on teamwork, sportsmanship and fun! $130 Robot City Workshop 3:15-4:15 3rd-8th grade Minimum number of students: 9 Maximum number of students: 18 NEW!! Students will learn skills that can be applied towards mechanics and electronics while they work with their hands and develop potential new hobbies or even careers. Class includes instruction in basic tool use, and manual comprehension. We are excited to offer this challenging new robotic project for the spring session! Students will get to build and program a 5-jointed robotic arm over the course of the 10 week program. Robot City Workshop is has been teaching introductory robotics to kids since opening in 2008 and offers a competent staff with backgrounds in commercial robotics and performance arts, as we believe that the educational process should be as entertaining as it is useful. $ 335 includes kits, tools, and materials LA Boxing Youth Program 3:15-4:30 4th-8th grade Minimum number of students: 8 Maximum number of students: 20 The LA Boxing Youth Program teaches the fundamental techniques of boxing, kickboxing and grappling in a safe way that emphasizes sportsmanship, honor, personal integrity and self-respect. These character-building classes boost confidence and self-awareness. Your child will learn leadership skills as well as the importance of being a team-player. They will also learn to use self-discipline and focus to overcome challenges and succeed. $ 110 (gloves recommended & may be purchased at LA Boxing for $25) Rock Band 101 3:15-4:15 6th-8th grade Minimum number of students: 4 Maximum number of students: 8 NEW!! It is time for a rock and roll adventure! Pick the songs you want to play, learn them, and play them in no time. Tutorials for each song are posted on YouTube for easy at-home learning. All skill levels accepted, no experience necessary. All players welcome: guitarists, bass players, pianists, drummers and singers. Let's Rock! Nathan Dillon is a working professional guitarist. He has taught rock band classes at Bank Street School in New York & Catherine Cook School in Chicago. $ 205

Classes for Students & Adults **Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation**

Wednesdays- 12 weeks Adult Spanish 9:15-10:30 Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 8 In this class, adults will engage into a non-intimidating approach to language learning. Each week we will learn a specific subject and engage into some age appropriate activities. We will also learn some of the multiple cultures and traditions of the Latin-American countries. $125 Healthy Lifestyles 9:05-10:00 a.m. Adult Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 10 Naturally Healthy: Shortcuts to a Healthy Lifestyle! Will be led by Tilney Sheldon, Certified Life Coach and Advanced Hypnotherapist on Wednesdays right after drop-off at 9:05 a.m. Come dressed to move to this fun, highly informative, and on-going workshop that will teach you near effortless ways to fit exercise, healthy eating, and conscience relaxation into your busy life. Each session will include a mini-lecture, simple high energy exercise, and a guided meditation/relaxation. This workshop will teach you excuse-proof ways to gain energy, lose weight, and feel more relaxed! 6 weeks beginning April 14th $ 75 Thursdays- 11 weeks Hip Hop Workout 3:15-4:15 Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 15 Are you ready to learn the language of Hip Hop? Get ready to work it! Great exercise- learn choreography and improvisation while inspiring positive self-expression. Lazette O’Brien is a former Master Teacher for Joel Hall Dance Center as well as Alvin Ailey and Garth Fagan Dance Ensembles. Please wear comfortable work-out clothes, bare feet, rubber heel dance shoes, or socks. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Ms. O’Brien or Jane’s Place for more information. 534-5817 $ 110 ($10 per class) Scrapbooking with Mrs.Kupec 3rd-8th grade, adults Minimum number of students: 5 Maximum number of students: 15 New!! Start saving up your school mementos and photos to make a scrapbook of memories! Beginning in the spring session, Ms.Kupec will help 3rd-8th grade students sort and organize their memorabilia and show them how to organize a scrapbook of their year(s) at Nettelhorst! Please contact Ms.Jane in Rm.112 nettelhorst_afterschool@yahoo.com or Mrs. Kupec in the Media Center if you are interested in this project. Individual Lessons- John Smillie Percussion 3:15-5:15 1st-8th grade 30 minute lessons available by appointment These one on one lessons are designed for students who may be above the beginner level, or who simply prefer the private instruction to the group lessons. Students can expect to learn proper technique and fundamentals through use of both the snare drum and drum set. We will learn and play snare drum solos and exercises, the basic rudiments of drumming, and drum set rhythms from popular songs of their choosing. John Smillie is a local rock/indie/jazz drummer who currently plays with bands Information Superhighway and Eli Jones. Required Materials: Drum Practice Pad, Drum Sticks (5A recommended size), Practice Pad Stand (optional) $30-40 approximate cost. To schedule lessons, please contact John at jsmillie23@gmail.com $25 per 30 minute lesson Individual Lessons- Gina Rios DeNooyer Spanish PK-8th grade 30 or 60 minute lessons available by appointment Private or semi-private Spanish instruction for all ages and levels. Please contact Gina Rios DeNooyer for more information at gdenooyer@yahoo.com Individual Lessons- Leemor Shiloh Conversational Hebrew K-8th grade 30 or 60 minute lessons available by appointment True Hebrew Immersion! Private or semi-private conversational Hebrew instruction for all ages and levels. $65 per 45 minute session. Please contact Leemor Shiloh for more information at leemork@yahoo.com

Workshops for Adults

In The Kitchen – One & Two Day Workshops Chef Lois would like to offer an assortment of adult workshops this winter- Cooking for Kids, Smart Shopping, Quick Dinners, and more! We would also like to revive “Books & Cooks”- and adult book-club that explores cultures & recipes inspired by the books we read. Please email nettelhorst_afterschool@yahoo.com if you are interested in more information. Scrapbooking Workshops Francine Kupec would like to offer lessons on scrapbooking beautiful memories. Can’t wade through all those pictures alone? Come Power Sort those photos in a group environment. Cropping and Layout classes also available. Please see Mrs.Kupec in the Media Center or e-mail nettelhorst_afterschool@yahoo.com if you would be interested in more information. LA Boxing Stop in and see our friends at LA Boxing. Great adult classes for fitness, sport, or self-defense and a staff that will work with you to find the right program for you. 773-248-5229 Stay tuned for information on other Adult/Child programs and seminars! Jane’s Place at Nettelhorst welcomes your ideas for making us the best Community School ever; contact Jane Cornett at 773-534-5817