Reaching for the Stars

Harold Martin School’s

Enrichment Program 2007

Fee: $25.00

Scholarships available, contact Bill Carozza

Program available to children in 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Grades

CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE

For more information, go to www.hopkintonschools.org or

Contact Shannan Tawney at 4stawney@comcast.net

Welcome to the Enrichment Program! This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to experience a unique and fun class that they will enjoy. This year, our program will span six weeks, beginning Friday, March 9^th and continuing through Friday, April 20^th, from 2:40-4:00.

There is NO PROGRAM Friday, March 30^th.

This brochure details the classes we are offering this year. Please read through it with your child and mark his/her selections as 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rdchoices. WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ACCOMMODATE HIS/HER CHOICES, BUT THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES. In the event of large numbers, we will use a lottery system for fairness.

Classes for 2007

QUILT KIDS:

Come join the quilting fun? Quilters will learn the strip sewing method to create a fence rail design quilt. Quilt coaches will assist with all cutting and ironing. Choose your favorite color and start sewing!

RUSSIAN CULTURE

Say what? You’ll find out in this hands-on introduction to the Russian culture. Led by a volunteer who is fluent in Russian and its culture, children will be actively engaged in a variety of activities and projects.

KIDS CONCOCTIONS

Do you love to mix things together to make something new? Is messy your middle name? Join us to tons of fun making clay, chalk, butter and more!

WORKS OF ART

Explore works of art from a variety of artists and movements. Create art just like it! Paint, create and experiment with us!

WOODSY WISE

Enjoy camping, hiking or playing safely in your neighborhood with the skills you’ll learn in this class. Learn how to use a map and compass and build shelters made of snow or branches. Possible special visitors may join us!

GREEK MYTHOLOGY:

Most interesting are Greek gods and goddesses. You will hear about how the Greeks explained things they didn’t understand. Things such as volcanoes, spiders and greed. How mythological monsters were taken care of, share your interests of these ancient stories.

KARATE IS FOR EVERYONE:

Sensi John Wallace from Villari’s Self-Defense Center and his trained and caring instructors will offer an introductory program to Saholin Kempo Karate that is designed especially to develop self-control, self-discipline and respect. If your child would like to try it in a small, friendly setting, this is the perfect opportunity! (New students only please.)

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN:

Calling all chefs or those who want to be! Cook a different meal each week and eat your creations! Healthy food choices also included.

FIT KIDS:

Come join us and get your body moving while we learn how to do many forms of exercises, such as hula hoops, kick boxing, yoga and more! We’ll also learn fun ways to eat healthy.

GERMAN:

Ingrid Dinter will share her native culture with children through a mix of songs, conversation, books and stories. Learn what it was like to grow up in the European community!

DOCTOR DOOLITTLE:

Learn to “talk to the animals” in this animal based, hands-on class. Real animals will be used to teach basic pet care as well as a visit from a Vet. CHILREN WITH ALLERGIES TO ANIMALS SHOULD MAKE AN ALTERNATE CHOICE.

SPANISH:

Hola! Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture with books, games, songs and more!

Child’s name:___________________________________________

Teacher/Grade:_________________________________________

Parent’s name:___________________________________________

Phone number:___________________________________________

Emergency contact:_______________________________________

Phone number:___________________________________________

1^st Choice:____________________ 2^nd choice__________________

3rd choice:____________________

I can volunteer! I would like to help out in the ____________________

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER BY

FEBRUARY 9.

Checks for $25.00 can be made out to Harold Martin School.