FALL ENRICHMENT

2015

Dear Parents,

We are so excited about all of the wonderful offerings we have for your child in our After School Enrichment Program. You will find that the Enrichment Program is designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience where learners will explore sports, science, math, dance and art in a variety of ways outside of the classroom. Every day there are a multitude of fascinating and engaging programs where your child will shine!

We look forward to hearing from you. If you have suggestions for other enrichment classes, please let us know.

Sincerely,

Robin DavenportDirector of Student Life

**No refunds will be given after the class has been in session for one week.

Letter

from the

Director

August 31 through December 17 Age: Kindergarten through 4th GradeDay: Monday through FridayTime: Lessons are 30 minutes in length, 3:30-5:30pm These individual lessons operate on a first come first serve basis. Location: Children’s Chapel Cost: $425 per semester, $40 book fee

Instructor: Robin Duncan

Ms. Duncan has 40 years of experience in piano and music theory. These lessons are for beginners up through intermediate students. A piano recital will occur in December, allowing each student to perform for their family, friends and teacher. Time and date of recital will be determined at a later date.

To schedule piano lessons, contact Ms. Duncan at (210) 978-4395.

PIANO LESSONS

Monday Classes: August 31 – December 14Tuesday Classes: September 1 – December 15Age: PK3 through 3rd GradeRegistration fee: $60 (Paid to Anita Goldberg for supplies) Location: Room 201Cost: $280 per semester, $75 monthly

Instructor: Anita Goldberg

Music Master’s founder and instructor Anita Goldberg holds a B.A. in piano and music education from Mexico City’s National Music Conservatory. The Music Masters’ program includes the methods of Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze, as well as techniques and curriculum personally developed by Ms. Goldberg.

Music Masters is a child-centered, age appropriate program. The sequential and structured curriculum is designed to give children a solid foundation in music theory and piano keyboard playing, while developing their musical skills: rhythm, listening and singing skills.

For more information contact Anita Goldberg (210) 846-0201.

MUSIC MASTERS

Music Masters Schedule

Day Time Class

Monday 12:15-1:15pm Intro. 1

Monday 1:20-2:20pm Intro. 2

Monday 3:15-4:15pm Intro. 3

Monday 4:15-5:15pm Theory 1

Monday 5:15-6:15pm Theory 2

Tuesday 12:15-1:15pm Intro. 1

Tuesday 1:20-2:20pm Intro. 2

Tuesday 3:15-4:15pm Intro. 3

Tuesday 4:15-5:15pm Theory 1

Tuesday 5:15-6:15pm Theory 2

Wednesday 1:15-2:15pm Intro. 2 (PK4)

Wednesday 3:15-4:15pm Intro. 3

MUSIC MASTERS

August 31 through December 14Age: Kinder through 4th GradeDay: MondayTime: 3:30-4:30pmLocation: Art ClassroomCost: $215 per semester

Instructor: Young Rembrandts

Young RembrandtsYoung Rembrandts is a step-by-step method that teaches students how to break down complex objects into basic functional steps. Students will complete one new drawing each week. They will learn a variety of art concepts including: portraiture, still life, color theory, line and patterning, and fundamental composition skills.

ART

September 1 through December 14Age: PK3 through 1st GradeDay: TuesdayTime: 3:30-4:30pmLocation: Room 216Cost: $300 plus $20 materials fee

September 2 through December 15Ages: 2nd through 5th GradeDay: WednesdayTime: 3:30-4:30pmLocation: Room 216Cost: $300 plus $20 materials fee

Instructors: Camp Einstein

Get to know your world on an elemental level! Become a budding scientist as we explore chemical properties and cataclysmic reactions! Students will transform into an engineer with challenging and exciting hands-on projects! Build rockets that launch, airplanes that soar, and cars that propel! Creativity and ingenuity are what engineering is all about. This class is sure to ignite a passion for science and an understanding of how things work!

SCIENCE and

ENGINEERING

LAB

September 2 through December 16Age: PK4 and upDay: WednesdayTime: 3:30-4:30pmLocation: Room 208Cost: $300

Instructors: LEGO Bricks Academy, Beth and Jim O’Brien

Creative Challenges Building with LEGO bricks, participants will create unique two and three-dimensional structures and objects. Learners will problem solve individually and in team settings. Examples of challenges include (1) using only one size or one color of bricks (2) building a specific object, shape, or animal, and (3) building with a predetermined number of bricks. Math concepts, estimation, prediction, critical thinking and reasoning are some of the many skills that students will enhance. Students learn the art of interlocking in order to construct a solid structure. Measurement, estimation, and geometry are explored as each project is developed.

LEGO BRICKSCreative

Challenges

September 2 through December 16Age: 7 years and upDay: WednesdayTime: 3:30-4:30pmLocation: Room 203Cost: $300 plus $20 lab fee

Instructors: LEGO Bricks Academy, Beth and Jim O’Brien

RoboticsStudents will build several different robots such as an airplane, boat, alligator, soccer goalie, spinning top and a monkey with the use of 32-tooth gears, cam wheels, crown gears, connectors, and pulleys! Through the construction of these complex machines, students will strengthen their STEM and communication skills. This series of cross- curricular, theme-based activities are sure to entertain the most curious budding engineer.

LEGO BRICKSRobotics

September 1 through December 15Age: PK3 and PK4 Day: Tuesday Time: 12:30-1:10pmLocation: Gym Stage (maximum 10 students)Cost: $350 plus $25 Registration Fee

September 3 through December 17 Age: PK3 and PK4 Day: Thursday Time: 12:30-1:10pmLocation: Gym Stage (maximum 10 students)Cost: $350 plus $25 Registration Fee

Instructor: Manuel Perez

This class will help your child develop self-esteem and build confidence. It offers an opportunity to explore gymnastics and tumbling skills at a developmentally appropriate level. Proper attire is required for this class. Both male and female students should wear a T-shirt and shorts.

GYMNASTICS

September 3 through December 17Age: Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Day: ThursdayTime: 3:15-4:00pm Location: Gym Stage (maximum 15 students)Cost: $350 plus $25 Registration Fee

September 3 through December 17 Age: 2nd Grade and up Day: Thursday Time: 4:15-4:45pmLocation: Gym Stage (maximum 15 students)Cost: $350 plus $25 Registration Fee

Instructor: Manuel Perez

Coach Manuel Perez has 39 years of gymnastics and tumbling experience. Children in his classes have increased self-esteem, confidence, strength, coordination, flexibility, balance, agility, patience and safety awareness. Proper attire is required for this class. Both male and female students should wear a T-shirt and shorts.

GYMNASTICS

September 3 through December 17Age: Kindergarten through 8th grade Day: Thursday Time: 4:15-5:15pmLocation: Parish HallCost: $415 (Includes testing fees, materials and uniforms)

Instructor: Mr. Jess Rothpletz

American Christian Tae Kwon Do School is dedicated to the advancement of the inter-related idea of wholeness, achieved through synchronization of the body, mind and spirit. In this course, students will learn physical, emotional and intellectual discipline, self-defense, goal formation and achievement, along with an appreciation of the Korean culture. Students will learn focus as part of the virtue discipline. They will learn to take responsibility for their own actions and exert self-control over extreme emotions, such as anger and fear.

This class meets twice a week. Thursday classes meet at St. Luke’s and a second day at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church (Monday or Tuesday). Transportation is not provided to Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church.

Please contact Mr. Rothpletz to make arrangements for the second class by calling (210) 845-3357.

TAE KWON DO

September 2 through December 16Age: PK3 and PK4 Day: Wednesday Time: 12:30-1:15pmLocation: Godly Play RoomCost: $350 (uniform included)

Instructor: Mr. Jess Rothpletz

Developed by educators who were also martial artists, Tiny Tigers Martial Arts is geared towards children under the age of four. This is a compre-hensive program with an emphasis on three areas: basic martial arts skills, life skills, and safety skills.

Martial Arts – The child learns basic stances, blocks, hand techniques, foot techniques, stretching and very simple practical application of these techniques. The purpose of learning these skills is to develop motor control and self discipline.

Life Skills – The child learns life skills which enhance his/her well being and development. The units covered are: balance, cooperation, coordination, discipline, exercise, listening, nutrition and respect.

Safety Skills – The child learns skills which lead to a safer life. Units covered include; fire, stranger awareness, traffic, health, holiday safety, weather and first aid.

MARTIALARTS

August 31 through December 14Age: 5 to 10 years of ageDay: Tuesday or Thursday Time: 3:30-5:00pmLocation: San Antonio Country Club

Instructors: Trey Foster and Billy Bullock

Sneakers & Cleats (Tennis & Golf) is now available at St. Luke’s. This program is designed to introduce both lifetime sports to elementary age students. The class will focus on the fundamentals, rules and etiquette of tennis and golf.

Option 1 (Tuesdays)Tuesday Classes: 3:30-5:00pm - 4 week class $200 Sign up for one of the following sessions:Session 1: Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 29Session 2: Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27Session 3: Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Dec. 1

Option 2 (Thursdays)Thursday Classes : 3:30-5:00pm - 4 week class $200 Sign up for one of the following sessions:Session 1: Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Oct. 1Session 2: Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29Session 3: Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Dec. 3

Transportation to and from S.A.C.C. is not provided. Parents are responsible for all transportation to this class.

To register or request more information, please contact:

Trey Foster (S.A.C.C. Head Tennis Professional): (210) 379-8739Billy Bullock (S.A.C.C. Director of Golf Instruction): (210) 412-5514

SNEAKERS

& CLEATS

August 31 through December 16Age: Kindergarten through 8th GradeDay: Monday & Wednesday Time: 3:45-4:45pmLocation: San Antonio Country Club

Instructors: Trey Foster and Brody O’Bryant

Transportation to Tennis is provided by St. Luke’s. Parents are responsible for picking up their children at San Antonio Country Club. For more information please contact Trey Foster at (210) 379-8739.

Session IAugust & September Session: 4 weeks - $200Lesson Dates: Aug. 31 Sept. 2 Sept. 7 Sept. 9 Sept. 14 Sept. 16 Sept. 28 Sept. 30**No Lessons 9/21 and 9/23 for Tennis Conference

Session IIOctober Session: 4 weeks - $200Lesson Dates: Oct. 5 Oct. 7 Oct. 12 Oct. 14 Oct. 19 Oct. 21 Oct. 26 Oct. 28

Session IIINovember & December Session: 4 weeks- $200Lesson Dates: Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 6 Nov. 18 Nov. 30 Dec. 2**No Lessons 11/23 and 11/25 for Thanksgiving

Session IVDecember Session: 2 weeks - $100Lesson Dates: Dec. 7 Dec. 9 Dec. 14 Dec.16

TENNIS

Fall 2015 SLES Dance Program Fees 45 Minute ClassesPlease include $50 registration fee. Tuition is based per semester. •1-class per week: $226 •2-classes per week: $396 •3-classes per week: $545 •4-classes per week: $671

1 Hour ClassesPlease include $50 registration fee. Tuition is based per semester. •1-class per week: $242 •2-classes per week: $418 •3-classes per week: $577 •4-classes per week: $715

Classes have a limited enrollment. Please make check payable to St. Luke’s Episcopal School.

No refunds after two weeks from start date.

SLESDANCE

PROGRAM

DANCESCHEDULE

August 31 through December 16Age: PK4 through 3rd Grade Day: Monday, Wednesday & FridayTime: 3:30-4:30pmLocation: GymCost: $250 (Includes a club t-shirt)

Instructor: Scott Dow

Get your child interested in running the correct way! This course will encourage children to go the distance with reward charms for every milestone achieved. Participants will learn proper form and stretching, mental strategies for endurance, and ultimately run their first official race (5K or less).

RUN FOR FUN

September 2 through December 16Age: PK3 through 4th GradeDay: WednesdayTime: 3:30-4:00pm (PK-Kinder) 4:00-4:30pm (1st & 2nd) 4:30-5:00pm (3rd & 4th)Location: To be announcedCost: $200

Instructor: Veronica Duarte

“Welcome to Spanish” will provide age-appropriate Spanish enrichment in a fun environment. This class will introduce foundational language skills while emphasizing pronunciation and vocabulary. Reading comprehension and writing skills will be further developed in higher grade level classes. Spend your afternoon immersed in the Spanish language!

BIENVVENIDOS

A ESPANOL

For more information, please contactRobin Davenport

Director of Student Liferdavenport@sles-sa.org

210.826.0664

www.sles-sa.org