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MONDAYS
Kindergarten Fun & Games! Spring
Day/Time: Mondays 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Cost: $100.00 (Checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
Class Limit:6 - 12
Location: Tassajara Park, Big Yard or Gym
8 Sessions: March 31, April 7, 14, (no class April 21, 28), May 5, 12, 19 (no class May 26) June 2, 9.
Designed for both boys and girls who love to play games and be active! This class will be a combination of fun, modified lead-up games including basic skills in volleyball, baseball, hockey, tumbling, net-ball and various cooperative tag games. Emphasis is on cooperative play, individual challenge and having FUN! Wear sturdy shoes and proper attire for activity.
Instructor: Kim Stanley, Elementary P.E. teacher at Tehiyah has been offering Fun and Games classes and sports skills for five years at Tehiyah. She specializes in outdoor adventures, cooperative games, exuberant silliness and laughter. Contact: 233-3013, ext. 240, kstanley@tehiyah.org.
TUESDAYS
Creative Cooking with Kim
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $120.00 (Checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
Class Limit:6 - 12
Location: Staff Kitchen. Kim will pick everyone up from TAP at the picnic tables.
6 Sessions: April 1, 8, 15 (no class April 22), April 29, May 6, 13. Make-up: May 20.
Kim teaches more than just Fun and Games! An adventurer at heart, Kim decided to step in and get her hands messy in the kitchen this spring! Join her in the fun for a weekly kitchen adventure! Our class will provide a perfect laboratory for cooking-exploration in a safe place (where the mess is kept at school and out of your kitchen at home!). Cooking in a group not only provides wonderful opportunities and tools to promote positive social interactions and independence, but also ends with some very yummy treats*. Note: some recipes may repeat from Gillian’s past sessions due to popularity.
* We will create some snacks with a nutritional twist and some of the projects will include sweets/treats. Now where does Kim’s famous Broccoli Ice Cream fit in?? To both nutritional and sweet! If you haven’t tried it yet, you will get a chance to do so!
Instructor: Kim Stanley, Elementary P.E. teacher at Tehiyah has been offering Fun and Games classes and sports skills for five years at Tehiyah. She also loves to cook fun simple meals and snacks, and especially loves to EAT them! Contact: 233-3013, ext. 240, kstanley@tehiyah.org.
Mad Science : Light and Energy
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m
Cost: $120.00 includes materials (checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
Grades: Grades 1-5
Class minimum: 12, class maximum = 24
Location: Science Room
8 Sessions: April 1, 8, 15 (no class April 22), April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, Make-up: June 3
Crazy Chemworks: Use your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this whirlwind class on how a lab works! Students will learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results. We will explore the pH extremes with our Reaction Tubes in what is sure-to-be a popping experience! Create slime using the Mad Science recipe, and then enter the Slime Olympics to test your polymers. Probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology! We will melt metal in boiling water and freeze water with just a breath of dry ice!
Instructor: Mr. Allen has worked for Mad Science for two years and has a BS from UC Berkeley. He is returning this session again offering you loads of fun, scientific discovery and lessons of a lifetime in scientific exploration. He can be reached at Mad science at: (925) 687-1900. madscience@madsciencemd.com
Jewelry Making Spring
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Grades: 1-3
Cost: $135.00 includes all jewelry making supplies and snack
Class Limit: 5-10
8 Sessions: (*no class April 1) April 8, 15, (no class April 22), 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3
Location: Room 4- Onna’s Classroom
Choose from a variety of quality beads and charms to make necklaces, bracelets or anklets for yourself or as gifts for others. Guided instruction with patterns to follow are available, as well as opportunities to express your individual creativity.
Instructor: Onna Schwindt, Tehiyah’s First Grade teacher, creates beautiful beaded art and jewelry for a hobby. She started sharing this skill with our students for many to enjoy. Contact: 233-3013, ext 229.
Spring Sports & Games for Grades 3-5
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Grades: 1st-2nd
Cost: $100.00 (checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
Class Limit: 6-14.
Location: Tassajara Park, Gym or Big Yard.
8 Sessions: April 1, 8, 15 (no class April 22), April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, Make-up: June 3
Get a group of your friends to sign up together for a fun experience! This class will be a combination of fun lead-up games and skills including soccer, baseball, volleyball, hockey, recreational games and lacrosse. The focus will be on cooperative play, individual challenge, skill development and strategies. The group will help choose favorite activities & games. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a healthy snack.
Instructor: Kim Stanley, Elementary P.E. teacher at Tehiyah has been offering Fun and Games classes and sports skills for five years at Tehiyah. She specializes in outdoor adventures, cooperative games, exuberant silliness and laughter. Contact: 233-3013, ext. 240, kstanley@tehiyah.org.
WEDNESDAYS
Kindergarten Percussion-Spring
Grades: Kindergarten
Day/Time: Wednesdays 2:30-3:00 pm (30 min.)
Class Limit: 3-12
Cost: $100.00(checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
8 Sessions: April 2, 9, 16 (no class April 23), April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28. Make up: June 4
Location: Beit Midrash Room
Using hand drums, we will learn to create various tones and dynamics while learning basic rhythm patterns. Once coordination and confidence are established, we will build song structure of rhythmic phrasing, soloing, and grooving in unison.
*Teacher: Katja Cooper has taught and performed for 20 years in Israel, Europe and the U.S.. Her musical knowledge, experience, and eclectic drumming styles are utilized for all occasions and all ages. Her last project involved BJE-Israel in the Gardens 2006. For more info, contact Katja Cooper at (510) 910-1084.
Percussion Gr. 1-3 -Spring
Grades: 1-3
Day/Time: Wednesdays 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Class Limit: 3-12
Cost: $115.00(checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
8 Sessions: April 2, 9, 16 (no class April 23), April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28. Make up: June 4
Location: Beit Midrash Room
Using hand drums, we will learn to create various tones and dynamics while learning basic rhythm patterns. Once coordination and confidence are established, we will build song structure of rhythmic phrasing, soloing, and grooving in unison. After learning technique of each different hand drum, strong basics of African and Middle Eastern rhythms are incorporated in ensemble style drumming. Some drums are provided, welcome to bring your own.
*Teacher: Katja Cooper has taught and performed for 20 years in Israel, Europe and the U.S.. Her musical knowledge, experience, and eclectic drumming styles are utilized for all occasions and all ages. Her last project involved BJE-Israel in the Gardens 2006. For more info, contact Katja Cooper at (510) 910-1084.
Ceramics- 2 sessions- Spring
Day/Time: Wednesdays Class I (Gr.1-3): 3:00-4:00 p.m., Class II: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Grades: 1st-6th
Cost: $150.00 (checks payable to Tehiyah Day School) includes all clay, glazes, kiln firing & snack
Class Limit: 6-12 Note: Preference will be given to those who have not taken the class before.
Location: Tassajara Park Ceramic Studio- Chris will meet the students in Tap and walk them over and back to the studio. Parents may pick-up at the studio.
8 Sessions: April 2, 9, 16 (no class April 23), April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28. Make up: June 4
We will make many different and wonderful things out of clay. Students can create a cup, a wind-chime, an animal, a miniature scene, or something from your imagination! Students can explore many options. Work will be fired and glazed using colorful and SAFE glazes so that the projects you take home are both usable and decorative. Teacher will gear projects with a mind to age/skill levels--thus older students may want to explore projects of more complexity with help on an individual basis.
Instructor: Chris Lack is a ceramic artist and a practicing landscape contractor with a Master's Degree in Fine Arts from San Francisco State University. He has developed an ongoing pottery program at Kensington After School Enrichment Program and has run classes for adults in ceramics through the City of El Cerrito at the Tassajara clubhouse for several years. He enjoys working with students of all ages and backgrounds. Contact: lack_chris@yahoo.com, (510) 409-7041.
THURSDAYS
Fun & Games / Spring Sports Grades 1-2
Day/Time: Thursdays 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Cost: $100.00 (checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
Class Limit: 6-14
Location: Tassajara Park, Gym or Big Yard.
8 Sessions: April 3, 10, 17 (no class April 24), May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Make-up: June 5
Designed for both boys and girls who love to play games and be active! So come join the fun! This class will be a combination basic skills and fun, modified lead-up and games including soccer, volleyball, baseball, hockey, recreational games, lacrosse and various cooperative tag games. Emphasis is on cooperative play, individual challenge and having FUN! Wear sturdy shoes and proper attire for activity.
Instructor: Ms. Kim Stanley, elementary P.E. teacher at Tehiyah, has been teaching After-school sports classes for the past 5 years. With her enthusiasm and energy, she guides students to fair play while challenging themselves and having a blast!! Phone: 233-3013, ext. 240. kstanley@tehiyah.org.
Jewelry Making Spring
Day/Time: Thursdays 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Grades: 1-3
Cost: $135.00 includes all jewelry making supplies and snack
Class Limit: 4-12
Location: Room 4- Onna’s Classroom
8 Sessions: (no class April 3) April 10, 17, (no class April 24), May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5
Choose from a variety of quality beads and charms to make necklaces, bracelets or anklets for yourself or as gifts for others. Guided instruction with patterns to follow are available, as well as opportunities to express your individual creativity.
Teacher: Onna Schwindt, Tehiyah’s First Grade teacher, creates beautiful beaded art and jewelry for a hobby. She started sharing this skill with our students. Contact: (510) 233-3013, ext 229.
Strike a Chord After School Guitar Class-Spring
Day/Time: Thursdays 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Grades: 2-8
Cost: $145.00 (checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
(checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
Class Limit: 8-12
8 Sessions: April 3, 10, 17 (no class April 24), May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Make-up: June 5
Location: Mr. T’s Room
Spring is here and the time is ripe to begin new things and explore new passions. Students may explore their passion for music by learning the guitar using the Kenan method, which will have you playing songs in no time. In addition, the guitars will be provided, as well as a fun curriculum of rock and roll and folk style guitar.
Instructor: Billy Ribak. Contact: Anthony at 510-532-2259.
Drum Kit Spring
Day/Time: Fridays 3:45-4:15
Grades: 1-8
Class Limit: 2-4
Cost: $110.00 includes drumsticks/drums (checks payable to Tehiyah Day School)
Location: Art Room #7
8 Sessions: April 3, 10, 17 (no class April 24), May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Make-up: June 5
This drum class inspires students and turns them into enthusiastic drummers! Beginners should meet with Mr. Thorne first class to have their skills assessed.
Instructor: Jim Thorne is a professional musician who has been playing with various bands around the country for 30 years. Many of his students have become professional drummers. Jim also teaches at Music Works in El Cerrito. Contact: 237-4426.
FRIDAYS
Chess-Spring
Days/ Time: Fridays 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Grades: K-8
Cost: $90.00
Class Limit: 9-12
Location: Library
8 Sessions: April 4, 11 (no class April 18, 25), May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. June 6
Tehiyah's popular chess class is once again offered on Fridays! All students are welcome, from those who don't know the rules to experienced players. Lessons will be taught at multiple levels, and students will play each other in a supportive and fun environment!
Instructor: Michael Seidel, has taught chess in New York and the East Bay for six years. He currently attends UC Berkeley." Contact: (510) 599-6121. E-mail: mjseidel@berkeley.edu.
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