Extended Day Enrichment Classes Filling Up!

Hello Families,

Happy New Year!  Our Winter and Spring Extended Day Enrichment Classes are beginning to fill.  We will continue to accept registration forms for enrollment for winter classes until Monday, January 12.  The "Little Chefs" spring course being offered by Jamie Katz is now officially full and closed for the course.
We are delighted by the interest the courses are receiving!  Please contact our Extended Day Coordinators should you have questions about any of the course offerings listed below.  Additional brochures and registration forms are available in the Lower School Office.  

You can also find the information on our website here.

Christina Wagner

cwagner@abingtonfriends.net 

3’s, 4’s and Kindergarten

Extended Day Coordinator

267-784-4083

Beverly Weems

bweems@abingtonfriends.net

Lower and Middle School

Extended Day Coordinator

215-837-9053

HOP, SKIP, and JUMP:

Creative Movement and Dance!

Grades: Early Childhood and Kindergarten

Winter: Thursdays, January 13 – March 6

Maximum: 10 students

Creative movement is an art for whose medium is the human body in motion.  In this class, children will learn to recognize their own individuality and body mobility through imitation and imagery.  We use fun, upbeat music to learn basic skills like hopping, skipping, jumping, galloping, and balance coordination. Students will also engage in dramatic music movement and learn introductory ballet steps.  These include plies, tendu, releve, arabesque, the five positions of the feet, and other introductory dance steps.  We use some props including dancing with scarves, spots on the floor to keep their places, and allow a short time for “free dance” where the little munchkins have the freedom to express themselves with their bodies.

Instructor:

Jasmine Zowniriw, Lower School Faculty

Fee: $140 – 8 Sessions  

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The Voice In Me!

Grades: 2, 3, and 4

Winter: Mondays, January 12 – March 16*

Maximum: 10 students

This class will encourage students to discover and further develop their singing voices.  We will be learning the basic principles of the voice including: breathing, posture, voice placement, projection and performance through warm-ups, exercises, musical games and songs.  ‘Musicals’ will be the main genre of focus and will include some staging and choreography. Students will be encouraged to explore different ways to convey their character to an audience through singing. Everyone will be given the opportunity to work on solo and group repertoire.  During our last session we invite all families to attend our class where the students will have the opportunity to share their voices through performances covering what they have learned.

For information about private voice lesson please contact Aedín directly at alarkin@abingtonfriends.net or visit her website www.alarkinsoprano.com.

Instructor: Aedín Larkin, Lower School Faculty

Fee:  $140 – 8 Sessions

*Note – AFS closed Monday, January 19 & Monday, February 16

Introduction to Strings – Part II

Winter and Spring: 

Tuesdays, beginning January 13, Grades K and 1

Thursdays, beginning January 15, Grades 2 and 3

Subject: Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass)

Minimum Enrollment: 4 students

Description:

A popular course returns and expands for Part II!  The emphasis of Introduction to Strings will be the execution of proper instrument technique (posture, bow holding, left hand position), music reading, and rhythm.  This course is available for students to register for both Winter and Spring sessions.

This course also helps to serve as a connecting bridge to the Lower School 4^th grade string program.  Among the many benefits, learning how to play an instruments stimulates and activates different parts of the brain, increases memory capacity, time management, organizational skills, team work, coordination, mathematical abilities, reading and comprehension skills, focusing, cultural exposure, expression and more! 

Instructor:  Franklin Niño, AFS MS Strings Faculty

Fee:  $140 – 8 Sessions or $280 for 16 sessions

Please Note:  There will be an additional cost of renting a string instrument in order to participate in this course.  You may contact Franklin at fnino@abingtonfriends.net with any questions.

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POPPS:

Photographic Origami Portrait Platonic Solids

Grades: 3 and 4, Minimum Enrollment:  5 students

Winter:  Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4

This self-reflective project will involve digital photography, geometry, language arts, and Japanese origami.  Students will incorporate digital photography that will then be printed out and used as the surface texture of origami platonic solids.  Students will either create and/or search for photos that express 6-word stories, poems or memoirs.

Instructor:  Damian Falana

Fee:  $140 – 8 Sessions

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Arts & Crafts with Betsy 

Grades: 1-6

Winter: Thursdays, January 15 –- March 5

Come use your creativity and explore a variety of techniques,

such as painting, drawing, collage and more!  This course is sure to be a delight for both lower and middle school students. 

Instructor: Betsy Townsend, Lower School Faculty

Fee: $140 – 8 Sessions

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Techniques of Problem Solving: Developing Leadership

Grades: 3 – 6

Winter:  Mondays, January 12 – March 16*

Maximum: 16 students

In this class, students will enjoy learning fun techniques to problem solve using puzzles, dilemmas, building challenges, such as straw rockets and riddles.  Although the goal is to solve the situation, we would reflect during and afterward about the how and why of the process...who lead, who followed, who listened, who took over, what would have been better, etc. as well as the role of being a problem solver in everyday situations.

Instructor: Carol Palmer, AFS Teacher

Fee: $140 – 8 sessions

*Note – AFS closed Monday, January 19 & Monday, February 16

Clay Treasures - Fun With Jillian

Grades:  Age 6 to Grade 4

Winter: Fridays, January 16 – March 27

Offered again after popular interest, students will create "clay treasures" and new projects using basic sculpture techniques, which include hand building, coil construction, texture development, surface design and glazing.  This enrichment course will provide an exciting learning experience for young artists that will enhance their sensory development, self-esteem, and self-expression.  All skill levels are welcome!

Instructor: Jillian Kesselman, Lower School Faculty Member

Fee:  $140 plus a $10 material fee = $150 – 8 Sessions 

Spring Soccer

Grades: K – 4^th Grade

Spring: Wednesdays, April 8 – May 27

In this program, children will learn the basic rules and concepts of the game of soccer in a fun and enthusiastic setting. Using theme based games, we will focus on the core skills of the game. Coach Drew’s program will help children develop proper dribbling and shooting techniques; practice sportsmanship; and hone in on children’s ability to listen and follow directions. Children will improve their ball handling skills, game awareness, speed and agility in a fun, yet challenging environment.

Instructor: Drew Benfer

AFS Teacher, Soccer Coach & Parent

Fee: $140 – 8 Sessions

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