Spring Session April-June 2016
After School Activities Program Academic Activity - PK2 to 5th Grade Italian with IA Academy Staff
When: Monday PK2-1st 3:15-4:15 p.m. in C8 classroom 2nd-5th 3:00-4:20 p.m. in C13 classroom
Dates: 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30)
Price: $108 for PK2-1st, $144 for 2nd-5th
This class is for children who are at a beginner or intermediate level in Italian. It focuses on Italian language acquisition and communication. Classes are instructed with a communicative language teaching approach; therefore the focus is entirely on real conversations about real subjects. That way communication is the engine of learning. Our classroom activities include role-playing, interviews, games, pair-work, information gap and TPR (Total Physical Response). Our learners are encouraged to speak by using language functions related to the specific situation. The use of authentic texts, songs and games provide a natural environment to promote language and enhance correct pronunciation. Click Here to Register Academic Activity - PK1 to 8th Grade Conversational Chinese with AAMA Staff
When: Tuesday PK1-K 3:15-5:15 p.m. (1 or 2 hr program) in P4 classroom 1st-8th 3:15-5:15 p.m. (1 or 2 hr program) in C1 classroom
Dates: 05/03/16 to 06/14/16, 7 classes
Price: PK1-K: $161 (1h), $266 (2h), 1st-8th: 140 (1h), $252 (2h)
The Chinese Conversational class is designed for students who need more time to practice Chinese. The students are able to sing and speak Chinese by doing various activities. The class is conducted in a Chinese immersion environment where students can develop their accurate Mandarin tone sense and their interest in the Chinese culture.
Click Here to Register Creative Activity - 1st to 8th Grade Piano or Voice with Fabiola Gagné
When: Tuesday or Thursday 3:15-6:00 p.m in the auditorium or P8 classroom.
Dates: 05/03/16 to 06/14/16, 7 classes 04/28/16 to 06/09/16, 7 classes
Price: $42/30 min private lesson. $294 check payable to Fabiola Gagné
Learn to play piano and to read music. The elements of music theory, solfege, sight reading and how to enjoy listening are included in the lessons. Please contact Fabiola directly to plan the day and time: [email protected] or (858)-578-3144 Fabiola Gagne B.sc. Conservatoire de musique de Montreal Quebec,Canada.
Click here to Register Academic Activity - PK1 to 8th Grade Chinese Foundation Program with AAMA Staff
When: Thursday PK1-K 3:15-5:15 p.m. (1 or 2h program) in P4 classroom 1st-8th 3:15-5:15 p.m. (1 or 2h program) in C2 classroom
Dates: 04/28/16 to 06/09/16, 7 classes
Price: PK1-K: $161 (1h), $266 (2h). 1st-8th: 140 (1h), $252 (2h)
The Chinese Foundation class is designed to expand the student’s Chinese vocabulary and to improve their skills in oral speaking, Chinese phonics, and Chinese reading and writing. Students will have TWO 45-minute classes; the second class will be focused on Chinese characters. Students have fun and progress academically through All About Mandarin’s activity-based curriculum. Interactive activities such as singing, games, and drama make the learning process fun and efficient for our students.
Click here to Register Academic Activity - 1st to 5th Grade French Homework with SDFAS teachers
When: Monday to Friday 3:00-4:00 p.m. or 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Dates: 04/27/16 to 06/13/16
Price: $60/h for 1 child, $30 for 2, $20 for 3, $18 for 4-5
French Homework is a class designed to help your children with the homework that is written in the agenda such as reading, pronunciation, “poésies” and “dictées”. These classes are designed to support students, but it is not a private tutoring session. Therefore, the teacher will not be able to go into great depth in explaining concepts that were not understood in class. The price varies upon the number of children.
Click here to Register Academic Activity - 6th to 8th Grade French Homework for Middle School with SDFAS teachers
When: Monday to Friday 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Dates: 04/27/16 to 06/13/16
Price: $60/h for 1 child, $30 for 2, $20 for 3, $18 for 4-5
French Homework for middle school is a class designed to help students with their organization skills. Children will learn to prioritize the homework that is written in the agenda. The price varies upon the number of children.
Monday: French (no class on 6/6) Wednesday: Math/Science (no class on 6/8) Thursday: French (no class on 6/9) Friday: Hist/Geo or Math/Science (no class on 6/10)
Click here to Register Academic Activity - 1st to 8th Grade English Homework with SDFAS teachers
When: Monday & Tuesday 1st-5th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Monday 6th-8th 3:15-4:15 p.m. (no class 5/30, 6/6)
Dates: 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 5 classes (no class 5/30) 05/03/16 to 06/07/16, 6 classes
Price: $60/h for 1 child, $30 for 2, $20 for 3, $18 for 4-5
English Homework for elementary school is designed to help and support your children with the homework that is written in their agenda. This class is not a private tutoring session. Therefore the teacher will not be able to go into great depth in explaining concepts that were not understood in class.
English Homework for middle school is a class designed to help the students with their organization skills. Children will learn to prioritize the homework that is written in the agenda.
The price varies upon the number of children. Click here to Register Academic Activity - 1st to 8th Grade Study Hall with SDFAS teachers
When: Monday through Thursday 1st 3:00-3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 2nd-5th 3:00-3:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday 6th-8th 3:15-3:45 p.m. Friday 1st-8th 3:15-4:00 p.m.
Dates: 04/29/16 to 06/10/16 (no class 5/27)
Price: daycare rates, between $5.50-$10 per hour
Study Hall is designed to provide children with a quiet environment to work on their homework. Monday through Thursday study hall is conducted by SDFAS teachers and on Friday by our daycare staff. Parents are requested to not pick up their children during study hall, unless there is an emergency. In this instance, for security reasons, parents must first check in at the office to pick up their children. There is no need to register for study hall except on Friday.
Click here to Register Academic Activity - 1st to 5th Grade SDFAS Minecraft with Design Code Build staff
When: Thursday 1st-5th 3:15-4:15 p.m. in C13 classroom
Dates: 04/28/16 to 06/09/16, 7 classes
Price: $133
This spring, we will continue to create the entire San Diego French- American School campus in Minecraft! This will be a unique Minecraft world that you will be able to play from home. Whether you are a building novice or a pro, we will have challenging tasks that will teach you not only how to measure and build with blocks, but also how to use redstone to make cool virtual contraptions, and for the more advanced, how to use java and texture packs to create custom "French food” for your player to eat in the game. We will also discuss how to set-up a server in command line, and the rules and etiquette of being a server administrator in the SDFAS Minecraft world.
Click here to Register Academic Activity - 2nd to 8th Grade Introduction to Coding with Scratch with Design Code Build staff
When: Friday 2nd-8th 3:15-4:45 p.m. in A1 classroom
Dates: 04/29/16 to 06/10/16, 6 classes (no class 5/27)
Price: $168 (1-1/2 hr)
Using kid-friendly Scratch to reinforce high-level conceptual thinking about game programming and design, your child will have all the tools necessary to create his or her own games to share online with their friends and the Scratch community. The Scratch community is sort of like the “YouTube” of games – once a student has created a game and uploaded it publicly to the community, he or she will be able to see how many times the game has been played, how many people “liked” it, and even how many people looked at their code to use for their own games. We will talk in depth about what makes a game fun, and learn how to make and use cool graphics and sounds to keep people interested in playing. We will have scratch programming challenges during each class, as well as an opportunity for students to work long-term on a game idea of their choice over the 6 sessions of this camp. This course is great fun whether or not your child has programmed before.
Click here to Register Academic Activity - 3rd to 8th Grade Silence on tourne with Nadège Rolland-Samé
When: Tuesday 3:15-4:45 p.m. in the C6 classroom
Dates: 05/03/16 to 06/07/16, 6 classes
Price: $144
This After School Activity is designed to provide children with basic notions of film art (mise en scène, framing, editing and sound etc., as well as narrative techniques), in a fun and creative environment. Besides acquiring notions regarding the history of cinema, children will learn how to write an original screenplay, to film with iPads or other filming devices, and to edit their films with software such as iMovie.
Click here to Register Academic Activity - 1st to 5th Grade Au théâtre ce soir with Nadège Rolland-Samé
When: Thursday 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the auditorium or C8 classroom
Dates: 04/28/16 to 06/09/16, 7 classes
Price: $168 (1h30)
This After School Activity is designed to enable children to communicate and connect with one another and open up a sense of play through the practice of drama. The purpose of this activity is for children to be able to build relationships with others, to enrich their personality, to play, exist and live in a group, and to use their emotions as a means of self-assertion. The proposed activity involves a variety of exercises ranging from body language to developing self- confidence.
Click here to Register Academic Activity - 1st to 5th Grade “Successful Children” Kids Club with Hilde Gross
When: Wednesday 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the C6 classroom
Dates: 04/27/16 to 05/18/16, 4 classes (no class 5/25, 6/1)
Price: $120
During the program children learn and practice skills through role-playing, skits, art projects and stories, smoothing the way toward peaceful, cooperative and respectful families and friendships. They will have fun learning to: ● Be a team player in the family ● Reduce fighting, arguing, and hitting ● Be more responsible ● Learn self-control ● Get along better with friends and siblings ● Build their own self-esteem ● Learn respectful communication skills.
During the last 45 minutes of the class parents are invited to participate and/or watch the children demonstrate what they learned. Click here to Register Academic Activity - 1st to 5th Grade Chess Beginner with Emily Loomis
When: Tuesday 3-4 p.m. in C15 classroom
Dates: 05/03/16 to 06/07/16, 6 classes
Price: $96
Learn the basics of chess and play with your friends. Challenge each other and learn some new strategies!
Click here to Register Sports Activity - K to 8th Grade Skateboard with Pablo Lanatta
When: Monday (Beginner Level) K-3rd 3:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday (Advanced Level) 4th-8th 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Dates: 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30) 04/27/16 to 06/08/16, 7 classes
Price: $96-$112
Beginner Level: Your child will learn street skate, learn to control his/her board, do tricks, getting comfortable on downhill and on the blacktop...). Advanced Level: Your child will learn cruising, slalom racing, sliding using a skateboard. Your child will learn to use the skateboard ramps (provided at school), by jumping and landing safely.
PLEASE LABEL ALL CHILDREN’S ACCESSORIES WITH THEIR NAMES, bring A SKATEBOARD HELMET, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads in a sports bag and place them in the large bin next to the auditorium. For the safety of your child, all accessories are MANDATORY. Click here to Register Sports Activity - Grades PK0 to Kindergarten Playball with Coach Angela or Coach Heather
When: Monday PK1-PK2 3:30-4:15 p.m. Tuesday PK0-young PK2 3:15-4:00 p.m.
Dates: 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30) 05/03/16 to 06/07/16, 6 classes
Price: $108
The best for your child is to expose him/her to a variety of sports. Playball is specialized and results orientated. Children will learn the basis for sports such as basketball, hockey, tennis, soccer, baseball, volleyball and make use of different equipment to ensure excitement and interest! Lessons are fun, creative, structured and movement is paramount. Our mission is to develop a love for sports and movement, therefore, we give the children a lot of encouragement and the atmosphere in the class is positive and uplifting. Playball is a worldwide successful sports program for children.
Click here to Register Sports Activity - PK1 to Kindergarten Playtime Yoga with Karoll Baudoux
When: Monday 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the auditorium
Dates: 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30)
Price: $96
This class is specially designed to help children improve their agility, health, concentration, confidence and awareness through a really fun and dynamic approach to yoga. Yoga helps kids to learn better, to cope better with stress and emotions, and to prevent posture problems. Please have your child wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.
Click here to Register Sports Activity - 1st to 8th Grade Yoga & Meditation with Cathleen Anderson
When: Wednesday 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the A1 classroom
Dates: 04/27/16 to 06/08/16, 7 classes
Price: $112
Yoga and Meditation class will provide students with an opportunity to focus their attention on their bodies and minds. The students will learn beneficial yoga postures that are appropriate for their capabilities. We will learn how certain postures can enhance health, flexibility, and confidence. Each student will be able to work on balance and the value of mindfulness. During meditation students will be encouraged to reflect on their day and how to enjoy who they are as well as their surroundings.
Click here to Register Sports Activity - PK0 to 5th Grade Kid’s Dance Adventure with Erica Tarassoff
When: Monday K-2nd 3:00-4:00 p.m. Thursday 3rd-5th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Friday PK0-PK2 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the auditorium
Dates: Monday 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30) Thursday 04/28/16 to 06/09/16, 7 classes Friday 04/29/16 to 06/10/16, 6 classes (no class 5/27)
Price: $96-$112
Kids Dance Adventure (KDA) is designed to take children around the world through creative play, dance and activities with the goal of teaching them a greater understanding and enjoyment of music while building strong social communication and basic motor skills. KDA teachers will take your child on an adventure with music and movements! They will learn an introduction to the dance forms not only in Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, and Ballet but also in cultural dance and rhythm from all over the world. Your child’s creativity, coordination, rhythm and self-esteem are developed by playing musical instruments, verbalizing languages through songs and learning dances. There will be a Click here to Register performance on the final day. Sports Activity - PK2 to 8th Grade Tennis with Roberto Martini
When: Monday PK2-K 3:15-3:45 p.m. or 3:45-4:15 p.m. Wednesday 1st-2nd 3:00-3:30 p.m. Wednesday 3rd-4th 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday 5th-6th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Friday 7th-8th 4:00-5:00 p.m. on the blacktop
Dates: Monday 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 5 classes (no class 5/16, 5/30) Wednesday 04/27/16 to 06/08/16, 6 classes (no class 5/18) Friday 04/29/16 to 06/10/16, 5 classes (no class 5/20, 5/27)
Price: $50-$60-$80-$96
Class size limited to 6 children for PK2-K and 8 children for all other ages. Coach Martini will be working on balance, body/hand/eye coordination, foot-work, stroke production such as forehand, backhand, serve, volleys just to mention a few but at the same time trying to make the kids staying focus and positive during class. Sportsmanship, respect and safety will be always a must. Click here to Register
Sports Activity - 3rd to 8th Grade Olympic Archery with Nathan Foroozan
When: Wednesday 6th-8th 3:15-4:30 p.m. Friday 3rd-5th 3:00-4:15 p.m. on the field
Dates: 04/27/16 to 06/01/16, 6 classes (no class 6/8) 04/29/16 to 06/10/16, 6 classes (no class 5/27)
Price: $25 for 3 children, $22 for 4-5 children, $20 for 6 children and more
Come join us for a season of Olympic archery! You will learn the fundamentals of the sport including range safety, equipment use, and proper shooting technique. We will hone our skills through fun drills and games so that your arrows are flying straight and true for a fun competition. The price varies upon the number of children.
Click here to Register Sports Activity - 1st to 6th Grade Flash Mob with Alexandra Jeannin
When: Tuesday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: 05/03/16 to 06/07/16, 6 classes
Price: $96
During these sessions, children will learn a short combo and dance based on songs from famous movies and musicals around the world. From “Moulin Rouge” to “West Side Story,” and “Cabaret” to “All That Jazz,” plus “Grease” and Bollywood songs, we will recreate some legendary dance scenes and movements.
Click here to Register Sports Activity - PK2 to 8th Grade Jiu Jitsu with Clark Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy La Jolla
When: Tuesday PK2-1st 3:00-4:00 p.m. 2nd- 8th 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Dates: 05/03/16 to 06/07/16, 6 classes
Price: $96
Lil Lions – Ages 4-6. This is an introductory class for kids BJJ. Instructors will be focusing on mat awareness; to include balance, coordination, agility. They will become part of the team, learning the rules, and behavior necessary to attend the Kids BJJ classes.
Kids BJJ – Ages 7-13. Our youth program is designed to introduce self- defense, anti-bullying, and competitive martial arts to our community’s youth, through techniques of Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and judo.
Uniform includes: Clark Gracie Jiu Jitsu kid’s uniform, belt & T-Shirt Price: $120 to be paid directly to Clark Gracie
Click here to Register Sports Activity - PK0 to 4th Grade Soccer with Jesus Padilla & Jose Garcia
When: Monday PK0-PK1 3:15-4:15 p.m. Wednesday PK2-K 3:15-4:15 p.m. Tuesday K-4th 3:00-4:00 p.m. on the field
Dates: Monday 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30) Tuesday 05/03/16 to 06/07/16, 6 classes Wednesday 04/27/16 to 06/08/16, 7 classes
Price: $96-$112
The class curriculum includes teaching soccer skills, agility and coordination, teamwork mixed in with a whole lot of fun. Please have your child wear weather appropriate clothing to run and be comfortable.
Click here to Register Sports Activity - 1st to 8th Grade Surf with Surf Diva Staff
When: Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Dates: 04/30/16 to 06/11/16, 7 classes (4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11)
Price: $231 Children learn to surf in small groups at La Jolla Shores in a fun and encouraging environment. Your child will benefit from this activity by developing balance, athleticism, and self- confidence with our positive and highly trained instructors. Surfboards and rash guards are provided for the 1.5 hour weekly surf lesson. Classes will feature detailed instruction in: ocean awareness, waves and currents, water safety, surf etiquette, surfing equipment, surfing history, global surf geography. All levels are accepted. Children must know how to swim. Parents need to fill out the package available from the office, sign the waiver and provide weight and height of their children. All children will meet the instructor at the drop off/pick up zone near the north bathrooms at La Jolla Shores. Cancellation policy: For parents who are not sure if their children like surfing, you can cancel after the first class with a full refund minus the first class cost. Parents have to drop off and pick up their children to and from La Jolla Shores beach. Wet suits are available for Click here to Register rent. Creative Activity - K to 5th Grade Scoubidou Workshop with Alexandra Jeannin
When: Monday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30)
Price: $96
Learn how to twist, braid and weave some colorful plastic lace crafts. Each class, you will pick your colors and make a new fun design.
Click here to Register Creative Activity - K to 5th Grade Beach Rocks Crafts with Alexandra Jeannin
When: Wednesday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: 04/27/16 to 06/08/16, 7 classes
Price: $112
During this class children will use their creativity and imagination to paint and write on beach rocks. Prepare your summer vacation by transforming some beach rocks into cartoon characters like "Barbapapa," "Angry Birds,” M&M's and many more! Please have your child bring an apron or an old T-shirt.
Click here to Register Creative Activity - PK2 to 2nd Grade Junior Art Drawing & Craft with Martine Ayan
When: Monday 3:15-4:45 p.m. in the P7 classroom
Dates: 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30)
Price: $144 (1 ½ hr class)
Learn to draw and paint the world around you using your imagination and creativity. Students will focus on a variety of techniques and will develop their own personal style. They will use diverse media such as pastel, charcoal, watercolor and collages, all while learning about the artist’s life. During this class, children will also create amazing artwork while learning to conserve natural resources through the use of paper, plastic bottles, fabric, boxes, etc…Using discarded objects, children will expand their mind and imagination to create masterpieces.
Click here to Register Creative Activity - 2nd to 8th Grade Je couds, je coupe, je colle... je crée with Alexandra Du Roure
When: Monday 2nd-3rd 3:00-4:30 p.m. Thursday 4th-8th 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Dates: 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30) 04/28/16 to 06/09/16, 7 classes
Price: $144-$168 (1 ½ hr class)
During this class “Je couds, je coupe, je colle, je crée” - “I sew, I cut, I glue, I create,” children will learn to sew, use beautiful fabrics, draw a pattern, and how to cut and glue! We will work on room decoration projects, accessories, and clothing. Alexandra wants to share her passion with your children while having fun!
Click here to Register Creative Activity - PK1 to 1st Grade Mini Doodle, Masks and Puppets with Martine Ayan
When: Thursday 3:15-4:45 p.m. in the P7 classroom
Dates: 04/28/16 to 06/09/1, 7 classes
Price: $168 (1 ½ hr class)
Discover the works of great artists and learn how they created their masterpieces. We will be inspired by their art and create our own work using paint, mosaics, collage, etc. Children will learn about different artists and create cave paintings from Lascaux, dragons and heroes from Hokusai to dancers in pastel from Degas. Or maybe design a wonderful jungle from Rousseau or do their auto portrait like Andy Warhol. Let’s be creative and have fun. Puppets bring children’s play to life. We can create so many different characters, using bags, felt, cans, wood, cardboard, shadow and more. Children will design and decorate different masks and play with lions, pirates, princess masks and anything else their imagination can invent. Click here to Register Creative Activity - 2nd to 8th Grade Ceramics with Jacob Johnston
When: Monday 2nd-8th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday 3rd-8th 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the sunroom
Dates: 05/02/16 to 06/13/16, 6 classes (no class 5/30) 04/27/16 to 06/08/16, 7 classes
Price: $108-$126
Introduction to Ceramics: In this class we will learn about clay in its many forms, basic hand-building techniques and glazing mid-fire clay. Participants will need an apron or smock to protect their clothing.
Click here to Register Creative Activity - 2nd to 8th Grade Magic Performance with Andy Vesci
When: Tuesday 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the C12 classroom
Dates: 05/03/16 to 06/07/16, 6 classes
Price: $96
The Magic Performance workshop will focus on entertainment and fun using magic. Effects and routines will be performed by the instructor that will stimulate student curiosity and excitement. Simple effects will be taught in detail, and students will have the opportunity to craft their own tricks. By the end of the course, students will be able to perform and create a variety of tricks and will have developed a passion for magic.
Click here to Register Creative Activity - PK1 to 5th Grade Creative Movement 1 & 2 with Leslie Padilla
When: Wednesday K-5th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Thursday PK1-K 3:10-4:05 p.m. in the auditorium
Dates: 04/27/16 to 06/08/16, 7 classes 04/28/16 to 06/09/16, 7 classes
Price: $112 This class is designed to provide a beginning foundation in dance movement, incorporating this age group's developing physical coordination, and imaginative play skills. Through various fun activities and exercises, students can begin to learn proper dance terminology, as well as the basics of alignment, tempo, and patterns. Choreography that tells a story is emphasized, and a brief review of students' accomplishments at the end of class reinforces new abilities, and builds self-esteem. To encourage developing dance skills and musicality, tap dance and rhythms are included in this class. Light blue leotards (for Wednesday class) or pink leotard (for Thursday class), pink tights and ballet slippers required. For the Wednesday class tap shoes are required. Click here to Register Creative Activity - PK1 to 3rd Grade World Hand Drumming with Susan Hall
When: Wednesday PK1-3rd 3:05-4:05 p.m. in the P8 classroom
Dates: 04/27/16 to 05/25/16, 4 classes (no class 5/4, 6/1, 6/8)
Price: $64
Students will experience music, rhythm and creative expression through Hands-On Exploration of Drums and Percussion Instruments, Rhythm Games & Movement, World Rhythm Exploration, Instrument Craft (students make their own instruments), Rhythmic Concepts, Principles and Compositions (students will learn and practice rhythm/music vocabulary, concepts and principles, and compose rhythm patterns, individually and in groups, using time box notation), Engaging Rhythm-Based Activities, Storytelling (enhancing their stories with music and rhythm), Recreational Music (making “music-in-the-moment”). Additionally, students will develop and apply personal, social and leadership characteristics and skills, such as: Discipline, Respect for Others, Sharing, Sense of Community, Responsibility, Cooperation & Collaboration, Organization, Appreciation for Diversity, Self- Monitoring and Independence, Self-Esteem and Confidence. Students may be asked to bring the instrument they crafted (during a class) to play. Click here to Register Creative Activity - PK1 to K Les ptits chefs with Vesna Hunt
When: Tuesday PK1-K 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the sunroom
Dates: 05/03/16 to 06/07/16, 6 classes
Price: $150 (1 ½ hr class)
Madeleines, clafoutis, little cheese biscuits, chocolate tarts - doesn't this all sound yummy? Let your children enjoy baking all these goodies while learning about different techniques of mixing, kneading dough, making the icing from scratch, but also learning the French vocabulary around the theme. Please make sure your child bring an apron and a container to get some dessert they made.
Click here to Register Creative Activity - K to 5th Grade Aux fourneaux (cooking) with Vesna Hunt
When: Thursday 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the sunroom
Dates: 04/28/16 to 06/09/16, 7 classes
Price: $175 (1 ½ hr class)
Baking and celebrating food! Each week will bring its own taste to our busy kitchen. Flavors to discover, textured dough to knead and shape, around-the-world recipes to explore. For self-motivated Kindergartners and 1st to 5th graders. Bring an apron or old T-shirt. We will get messy!
Click here to Register Creative Activity - PK0 to 2nd Grade Gardening & Crafts with Valérie Asensio
When: Wednesday 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the garden
Dates: 05/04/16 to 06/08/16, 6 classes (no class on 4/27)
Price: $96
Your children will learn gardening from how to build and plan a garden, to planting flowers, vegetables, and harvesting organic vegetables, to recycling and composting. Your children will increase their confidence and build self-esteem and pride through a creative process; promote physical health with awareness of what you eat, and learn to respect nature and the environment. Please have your child wear comfortable clothing and waterproof shoes. They might get dirty. The class takes place in the garden located between the “relocatable” and the grass field or indoor if raining.
Click here to Register Creative Activity - 1st to 8th Grade Le moyen club de lecture with Anouck Pailhes
When: Thursday 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the library
Dates: 04/28/16 to 06/02/16, 6 classes (no class 6/9)
Price: $96
Le club de lecture permettra aux enfants de se réunir pour découvrir de nouvelles lectures et d’en discuter. Ils liront des extraits de livres et seront impliqués dans la décision d’achat de nouveaux livres pour la bibliothèque. C’est aussi l’occasion de répondre aux questions de la "Boite à questions", de participer à des questionnaires sur la littérature ou de culture générale, de se mettre au courant des Salons de livres Américains et français. Les livres lus sont commentés sur le site Facebook de l’école.
Click here to Register Creative Activity - 1st to 4th Grade eLAB Lego with Emmanuel Parello
When: Friday 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the C13 classroom
Dates: 04/29/16 to 06/10/16, 6 classes (no class 5/27)
Price: $96
The LEGO Education eLAB series introduces students to concepts of energy, allowing them to take the next natural step in the development of their scientific and technological knowledge and experience. With a unique combination of LEGO System sets, a motor, solar panel and capacitor, youngsters investigate how to generate, store and use sources of energy. The eLAB Renewable Energy set allows students to build and test realistic models of wind and water mills, and a solar- powered Ferris Wheel.
Click here to Register Biography Spring Session April-June 2016
Hilde Gross has more than 13 years of From the Duperré School of Applied Arts (Arts experience working with parents, children, appliques) to the National School of Fine Arts teachers, counselors and pediatricians. As a also called “Les beaux arts” Martine Ayan Family Coaching Expert, Core Dynamics spent five years in Paris learning all the Master Coach (CDMC) and Community techniques in the field of art. After gaining Volunteer, Hilde has used her background in more experience in New York, she moved to psychology and parent education to teach California and worked as an art director in a skills that create self-confident, responsible, print house called Chemtex in Los Angeles. cooperative, respectful, drug and violence- She created prints for the surf apparel free children. Her goal is to empower market, junior, women's and men’s apparel children and adults, and subsequently impact market and then became interested to start entire communities. her own children ‘s apparel company called Paris Cheri. Now she enjoys teaching children and sharing her passion about, art, drawing, Heather Hansen is the Owner and Head developing creativity in children. Coach for Playball Kiddos. She has a Liberal Studies degree from Cal State San Marcos University. She has always had a passion for working with children, and became a part of the Playball team in 2007 while working on her teaching credential. She lives for the moments when you just see the light bulb click on for the child and they understand the task at hand and comprehend their accomplishment! Biography Spring Session April-June 2016
In 2010 Clark Gracie was awarded his black Growing up in California, surfing skateboarding belt under his father Grand Master Carley and snowboarding, Alan Ortanez studied Gracie. Being the grandson of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Aikido, Goshen Jitsu (Japanese Karate), Muay founder Carlos Gracie, Clark has had a large Thai, and now is very passionate about legacy to live up to. He does it with grace, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was initiated as a Reiki fluidity and apparent ease. Under the tutelage Level III Master in 1996 and has always of his father Carley Gracie, and his coach believed in "Before knowing how to defeat Rodrigo Medeiros, Clark has become the most your opponent by force, you must first learn active competing member of the Gracie family. how to heal them as well." He is a firm The majority of the year you will find Clark believer in holistic living and happiness is his teaching at his San Diego academies, but also priority. He looks for strengths in children’s enjoys traveling abroad, mostly for character and reinforces them through tournaments and seminars, but also to taste positive discipline which gives them discipline the flavors of jiu-jitsu worldwide. With quite a and responsibility. At the end of each class, he nomadic childhood, this should not surprise strives to make it a goal that every kid should anyone. Clark teaches and practices the family walk away with a smile on their face and have values passed down to him from preceding a super fun time! Because of his childhood generations. experiences, he has a good understanding of what kids go through who get bullied in school. For young kids, Jiu-Jitsu builds confidence, respect, and the courage to defend oneself. Biography Spring Session April-June 2016
Pablo Lanatta was born in Buenos Aires. He Surf Diva Surf School and La Jolla Surf Camp created his own Adrenalina brand in 2001 and are owned by twin sisters and SDFAS parents, owns a shop in the local neighborhood of Bird Izzy Tihanyi and Coco Tihanyi. Moms of Rock. Pablo, already into extreme sports nd th Annabelle (2 grade) and Diego (joining 6 began practicing action sports at age 8. He grade this fall) the surf camp supports SDFAS couldn’t help it; it was in his blood. He didn’t with donations back from the ASP surf lessons realize it in that moment, but at that young and special gala auction items. The Surf Diva age he marked the path that he would follow boutique has been nationally awarded the #1 the rest of his life. At the age of 14, he became women's surf retailer in the US and carries a windsurf instructor. He is very energetic and beachwear from Quiksilver, Roxy, Desigual, always wants to try new things. He began Sanuk, TOMS, and more. The Tihanyi sisters traveling throughout the country experiencing have been featured on CNN, MTV, TIME every kind of extreme sport he could, specially Magazine, Elle, Vogue, Los Angeles Times and skateboarding. One day he started to film his The Wall Street Journal. The school and shop friend practicing, and that day was a milestone are located at La Jolla Shores at 2160 Avenida for him. Not only is he an extreme sport de la Playa. athlete, he knows how to produce television shows. He also organizes a skateboard marathon every year in San Diego to raise money for Parkinson’s research, “The Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon”. Biography Spring Session April-June 2016
A native of Brazil, Coach Roberto Martini has Karoll Baudoux is recognized and certified by over 20 years of coaching experience from Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT-200 Experienced beginners to professional level. The past 10 Instructor with over 1,700 of teaching hours in years alone working and developing new the past five years. Karoll trained with Mr. players starting at the age of 4 up to 16. A Pottathil a Classical Hatha Yoga teacher from former ITF player himself, his creativity and Kerala, India as well as with Bhava Ram and humor are matched by his rigorous practices Laura Plumb from Deep Yoga. She also holds a to make his students love what they learn certification with YogaKids: an original training while maintaining a strong work ethic. to revolutionize the way yoga is taught to Speaking Portuguese, Spanish and English, he children. is a Coach that strives to teach with love for this game all that he learned while competing and teaching around the world.
is an award-winning digital Catherine Eng From his childhood as the son of an art designer and developer and a principal of the professor and sculptor, art has played a brand and development consultancy, Touch major role in Jacob Johnston’s life. The Grove, with her husband Mark. She has opportunities he had from an early age to designed and developed popular apps and create has inspired him to work with websites for entertainment brands such as HBO, children. The versatility of clay gives him the Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, Sony Music, opportunity to put art and functionality Mattel, Next Model Management, and more. together to be enjoyed everyday! She has also coached middle school Science Olympiad teams, and taught fine art and digital media to elementary and middle school-aged students. Biography Spring Session April-June 2016
Born in Japan, Kanna Burch started taking ballet lessons at Originally from Seattle, Erica Tarassoff Nobuo Iwamura Ballet Studio in Japan when she was five. received her formal training from Evergreen Influenced by her mother, a jazz musician, Kanna added tap City Ballet (ECB). Joining the company by age to her studies at ten. As a teen, she performed for the largest 12, she performed as Clara in the Nutcracker, tap dance showcase in Japan, “National Tap Day!” (1995- excerpts of Swan Lake, and Midsummer Night 1997). Kanna earned a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Dream. At ECB, she explored styles of jazz, Performing Arts Education from Tamagawa University in modern, African tribal and character dance. At Tokyo in 2000. After graduating, she continued to train in Hip the age of 16, she joined a local Hip Hop Hop, Funk styles, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, House, UK Jazz fusion and group, ND MIX, and performed hip hop for more in Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. Since 2001 she’s KUBE93 radio station's promotions, local performed in street dance musicals, music videos, film and concerts and summer festivals. Currently, concerts in Japan. She was the founder of the youth dance Erica is dancing with San Diego's Rock Steady showcase “Family” in Japan where she discovered a passion Dance Ministries. Her training continues at for the youth dance industry. Since moving to San Diego in studios such as San Diego City College, San 2005, Kanna has performed in various productions and Diego Ballet, Millennium Dance Studios in Los taught dance classes through Southern CA. She has been a Angeles, Colorado Ballet of Denver, Colorado, certified Zumba® Instructor since 2009. She’s appeared and Studio Harmonic in Paris, France. "I dance recently alongside Grammy nominated artists Lecrae in “Dum for the joy that it brings, whether it be to me, Dum” by Tedashii ft. Lecrae and the movie “To Save A Life” a student, or the audience." red carpet event (2011). She’s also performed for the Michael Jackson tribute show”Man In The Mirror”(2010), Evoke Dance Theater ” I Speak…Dance” (2012-2013), Gospel concert (2014) and many more prestigious events. She is currently dancing with Rock Steady Dance Ministries. She strives to make each student’s experience both a fun and meaningful one. And she loves to share joy, diversity and the creativity of dance with her students. Biography Spring Session April-June 2016
Alexandra Jeannin is a French dance Alexandra du Roure has two daughters at instructor with a degree in dance and a degree SDFAS, she is from Belgium, and has lived in in Literature and Language. After an the United States for four years. Her sewing international dance career (Paris, Singapore hobby has been her passion for the past 10 and Las Vegas) she's back to teaching and years. Alexandra loves finding nice fabrics, sharing her passion with children. creating special items and sharing her sewing experience for everyone to bring back a personal touch to their homes.
Susan Hall is a teaching artist who, drawing upon her extensive experience in education, performance and production, provides music and theater education that invites progressive skill development, inspired creativity and camaraderie among students of all ages. Susan earned her B.S. in Biology, with a minor in Physiological Psychology, at SDSU; and received formal training in theater arts at UCSD. She is the owner and Director of RhythmWorx, a Roots of Rhythm Instructor and Certified Trainer, a Certified Facilitator for both HealthRhythms and Fit Rhythms, an active member of AERO (Arts Education Resource Organization); and has trained under esteemed music and theater professionals such as Craig Woodson, PhD, Eric Christmas, Arthur Hull, Paulo Mattioli, Barry Bittman, MD, Christine Stevens, MSW, and more. Susan is an actor, dancer, musician, recreational music facilitator, teaching artist and life coach. Biography Spring Session April-June 2016
Leslie Padilla has been instructing the After School Activity Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet Nadège Rolland-Samé has been a certified and Pre-Tap dance at the French-American English teacher for more than 10 years, School for eight consecutive years. Leslie’s including 7 years in higher education. She was experiences in dance, design, theater, and awarded an official certification to teach Film writing have taken her from New York to San and Art by the French Ministry of National Diego. She has studied a wide range of dance Education in 2004. She is currently a PhD styles in college, master classes, and dance candidate in American Studies and Film and a intensives, and continues to teach many forms Visiting Scholar at UCSD. of dance throughout San Diego to dancers at all levels and ages. Leslie has been an instructor and choreographer for San Diego Fabiola Gagne has more than 20 years of Civic Dance Arts since 2005. She served on the experience teaching voice and piano lessons to SDCDA Board of Directors for five years, and students of all levels. Students will learn the currently performs with the Adult Ensemble. basics of piano, play songs of their choice, and Recent performances include Dance Collage - learn musical theory. Fabiola develops a Innovations and Comedy Explosion (benefitting curriculum that fits the level and abilities of Cancer for College) with Will Ferrell at the San each student, as all children progress and learn Diego Civic Theatre. Leslie’s mission is to differently. continue to inspire a love and appreciation of Children are encouraged to try learning an dance in children and adults alike. instrument, and piano is the perfect choice! After School Activities Program Spring Session 2016 Edited by Valerie Asensio Enrichment Program Director [email protected]