TRIMESTER 2 2018 Elementary School Activities

2nd Trimester January 15th 2017 – March 23rd 2018

Most Performance Arts Activities (PAA)* continue all year round and to their own schedules unless otherwise stated. Information detailing extra dates will come direct from the relevant Activity Leaders.

WEEK AT A GLANCE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ++Modern Dance * ++Beginning Dance* ++Breakdance* ++Beginning Kung Fu* Gr 3 Gr 1 Gr 3,4,5 Dance* Gr 1-5 Gr 2 ++Bollywood Dance* ++Modern Dance* ++Strings Aboard* ++Modern Dance* Young Film Set* Gr 1,2,3 Gr 5 Gr 1-5 Gr 4 Gr 3,4,5 ++Bollywood Dance* Little Chefs 1* Beginning Building Blocks Gr 4,5 Gr 1,2 Gymnastics * Gr 1,2 Gr 1,2 Adventure Games Paper Crafts Advanced Chess Club Gr 1,2,3 Gr 1,2 Gymnastics* Gr 3,4,5 Gr 3,4,5 Mixed and Freestyle Adventures in Rugby* Swimming* Nature Gr 1-5 Gr 1-5 Gr 1 Gr 1-5 Boys Futsal and Freestyle (Indoor Board Games Mixed Futsal and Football ) Gr 1,2,3 Freestyle Football Gr 3,4,5 Gr 3,4,5 Gr 2

Children's Book Illustrations Pottery Pottery Czech, Rattle & Gr 1,2 Gr 1,2 Gr 3,4,5 Roll Gr 3,4,5 Children's Book Illustrations Home Scientists Little Chefs 2* Kwik * Gr 3,4,5 Gr 1,2 Gr 1,2 Gr 3,4,5

Loom Band Creations Maths Helpdesk French Knitting Girls Futsal and Gr 2,3,4,5 Gr 5 Gr 1,2 Freestyle Football Gr 3,4,5

French Knitting Magic Club* Gr 3,4,5 Gr 1,2 Magic Club* Gr 3,4,5 * Indicates activity offered by an outside organisation – note there may be an associated fee ++ Indicates year long activity

TRIMESTER 2 2018

Most ASAs run from 2.50-3.50 pm unless otherwise stated (see Schedule and Descriptions below) e.g. PAA Dance and any ASA in the Big Gym or MS Green Room where MS/US lessons finish at 3.00 pm. These ASAs will start at 3.00 pm and finish at 4.00 pm with additional Dance Classes running from 4.00-5.00 pm.

Maximum Number of Students are sometimes indicated if there is a limit due to the nature of the activity and size of location, however we try our best to accommodate all students where possible.

Mr Choudhury (Mr C.) [email protected] can be contacted to answer questions/queries or found outside the ES Changing Rooms or Cafeteria corridor between 2.55 p.m. and 3.10 p.m.on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the first few weeks when the activities have started. Alternatively, he can be found in his office in the Big Gym (Room 323) at other times. MONDAYS Modern Dance gr 3 Ms Dasa H [email protected] - Multi-Purpose Room - 3.00--4.00, max. 20 students. Students will explore more advanced movement patterns based on various styles of modern dance, including modern jazz, street dance, lyrical dance etc. The whole class will be structured to include warm-up, stretching, strength building, choreography building and free dance expression. Fun movement will be complemented by an introduction to correct posture, body awareness and care. Dance students will perform for ISP students and parents. A fee of 500 CZK is required to cover the cost of performance costumes to be brought to the first session. Contact details: [email protected]

Bollywood Dance gr 1,2,3,/4,5 Om Dance Academy - Ms Lucie L / Ms Jarmila ,[email protected] ES Theatre Grade 1,2,3 2.50-3.50 pm - Grade 4-5 3.50-4.50, max. 20 students Modern and various Indian film dances will surprise you with their expressive elements and colourful techniques in every step - a fusion of the ancient Indian tradition and wisdom with modern dance techniques. - latest Bollywood dance hits - improvement of body coordination through entertaining technique - basics of acting skills and stage movement abilities - dance performance for parents at the end of the whole course - relaxing technique at the end of each class (consciousness

of individual parts of the body and their relaxation) Contact details: [email protected]

Mixed Futsal and Freestyle Football gr 1 Mr Andrew A, Tennis Bubble (Meet outside ES changing rooms) - 2.50-3.50 pm - 14 Students The students in this ASA will learn futsal and freestyle skills. As the futsal pitch is smaller than a normal , they will learn how to make fast decisions and move on the pitch with and without the ball. In addition, Freestyle football skills will be helping students to develop their confidence learning how to juggle the ball.

MONDAYS Boys Futsal and Freestyle Football, gr 3,4,5 Mr Andrew A - Tennis Bubble (Meet outside Elementary Gym changing rooms) - 3.50-4.50 pm - 14 Students The students in this ASA will learn futsal and freestyle skills. As the futsal pitch is smaller than a normal football pitch, they will learn how to make fast decisions and move on the pitch with and without the ball. In addition, Freestyle football skills will be helping students to develop their confidence learning how to juggle the ball.

Adventure Games gr 1,2,3 Adventure Games - Ms Jana C / Ms Nilob N - Elementary Gym - 2.50-3.50 pm - 20 Students Students take part in vigorous activities and games working in teams and learning how to respect their own and each other's strengths and abilities. The activities include fundamental movement skills including hopping, skipping and running at different speeds as well as their ability to focus at appropriate times. Loom Band Creations gr 2,3,4,5 Ms Elsie P – Room 70 (Spanish Room) – 2.50-3.50 pm – 14 students During this activity students use their imagination to create anything they wish using colourful rubber bands in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Unique jewellery from bracelets, necklaces, rings and even 3 dimensional figures are created which can then be taken home when completed. MONDAYS

Children’s Book Illustrations gr 1,2 / 3,4,5 Mr Esteban A - Elementary Art Room -, gr 1,2 - 2.50-3.50 pm, gr 3,4,5 - 3.50-4.50 - 10 Students In most of the fully illustrated children’s books we know, an alternative narrative appears as a result of the combination between text and illustrations. Words and images might agree on certain aspects of the story, and differ in others. Sometimes what the drawings reveal the text conceal, and vice-versa. The aim of this club is for students to identify and make use of the different discourses inhabiting an illustrated book. Based on an existing tale or an original story, each student will be encouraged to create their own book. They will learn strategies to effectively distribute the information throughout their book while building up to a climax as graphic narrators. By the end of the trimester the students will have had explored storytelling through drawing, writing, and editing in a playful and stress free environment. Moreover, they will have their own album-book to take home.

French Knitting - gr 3,4,5 Ms Misa K - Room 101 (EAL Gd 2) - 2.50-3.50 pm- 14 Students Would you like to learn how to French knit using a special homemade knitting holder? French knitting is for boys and girls who like to make pretty and useful things out of yarn. TUESDAYS Beginning Dance gr 1 Ms Jana K -- Multi-Purpose Room - 3.00-- 4.00 p.m., 20 students max. Students will learn basic steps of various techniques including Modern Dance, Jazz Dance, Contemporary, Ballet, etc. Dancers will have fun learning these basics and putting them together with music in short routines that develop their memory and teamwork. They will have an opportunity to find their own improvisation style. This class will help students to improve co- ordination, stamina, technique, rhythm and Modern Dance gr 5 body alignment. During the year, dancers Ms Jana K - -Multi-Purpose Room - 4.00-- 5.00 p.m, 20 will perform for ISP parents and students. A students fee of 500 CZK is required to cover the cost Students will explore and practice movement based of performance costumes to be brought to on various styles of modern dance and street dance. the first session. Contact details: The whole class will be structured to include warm-up, [email protected] stretching, strength building, choreography and free dance expression. Fun movement will be complemented by introduction to correct posture awareness and care. Dance students will perform for ES students and parents. A fee of 500 CZK is required to cover the cost of performance costumes to be brought to the first session. Contact details: [email protected]

Little Chefs 1 - gr 1,2 Ms Zuzana G – Cafeteria – 3.00-4.30 pm – PAID ACTIVITY “Cooking is without doubt one of the most important skills a person can learn. Learning to cook, children find healthy eating principles easier to understand and apply them throughout their lives.” Jamie Oliver Our cooking sessions will run until the December break increasing your child´s attitude, knowledge, skills and confidence in relation to cooking and gardening based on the ‘Slow Food’ philosophy, Jamie Oliver´s Food Revolution and Kitchen Garden program. The Little Chefs develop good habits and learn to co-operate and build a team spirit. Last but not least, cooking is all about fun. The Little Chefs is a paid activity. Contact Zuzana for more details on [email protected]. details. Each lesson costs 450 CZK which includes everything i.e. ingredients, apron, equipment, package for to take home. Total price is 15 300 CZK for the whole school year. TUESDAYS Paper Crafts gr 1,2 Ms Katerina S de J – Room 92 (EAL Gd 1) – 2.50-3.50 pm - 10 students We will use various types of paper, glitter, glitter glue, beads, buttons, ribbons, craft cutters etc. to create pretty greeting cards, picture frames, simple scrapbooking pages, handbags, face masks or children room decorations.

Home Scientists gr 1,2 Ms Erian L - Room 96 (2L) - 2.50-3.50 pm – 12 students If you enjoy science and love to be amazed then you will love this activity. Home Scientists will use everyday products and items that can be found around our homes to perform scientific experiments. We will use the scientific process to conduct and analyse the experiments. Adventures in Nature gr 1-5 Ms Naomi C + 1 Adult - Meet outside Elementary Reception (Not Main ISP Reception) - 2.50-3.50 pm - 20 students Get outdoors and get your body moving. We will go outside to explore the forest and nature no matter the weather. We will sled if it is snowing, take shelter walking in the forest in the rain, build using natural items and perhaps have a treasure hunt. Keen explorers and imaginative players are welcome to join us for adventures in the fresh air.

Maths Helpdesk gr 5 Ms Hannah W – Room 216 (5W) – 3.00-4.00 pm – 12 students Need help with your 5th grade Math? Come to Grade 5 Help Desk on Tuesdays. Work in small groups or get a little extra one-on-one time with a teacher. TUESDAYS

Floorball gr 3,4,5 () Academy - Tennis Bubble (Meet outside Elementary changing rooms) - 2.50-3.50 pm – 20 students Students develop their basic Floorball skills and knowledge of the game through small-sided games in an environment of team co-operation and sportsmanship. Skill development is a key focus of each session and more age appropriate competitive games towards Pottery gr 1,2 the end of the trimester focusing on how Ms Bara P – ES Art Room - 2.50-3.50 pm, 12 to win and lose well and dealing with students. emotions. Students will learn how to create , dishes, containers and sculptural art pieces

using the 3 basic methods of coiling, pinching and slab work. They are guided step-by-step through all the processes and stages of creating, decorating, glazing and

firing with magical results.

Magic Club gr 1,2 / 3,4,5 PAID ACTIVITY Ms Adela S – Elementary Theatre – gr 1,2: 2.50-3.50 pm– 10 students, gr 3,4,5: 3.50 - 4.50 pm- 10 students My name is Adéla Svobodová and I am a magician and illusionist. I started my journey as a magician at the age of 10. Magic lessons have numerous aspects that will help students enjoy this activity while learning: Difference between stage Magic and Close up Magic; self confidence in society; social skills (how to approach people and magician dress code with tricks); enjoying their time outside of school and learning new skills; preparation for a Magic performance. Each session will be charged at 200 CZK per student with a total cost of 1800 CZK for all 9 sessions. Ms Adela will collect monies at the 1st session for the whole trimester and can be contacted at [email protected] for further information. WEDNESDAYS

Breakdance gr 3,4,5 Mr Matyas E – Multi-Purpose Room – 3.30-5.00 pm, 15 students. In Breakdance students will learn and master basic techniques of top-rock, footwork and basic freezes such as "Baby Freeze" or "Chair Freeze". Advanced dancers will work on power moves such as "Wind-mill", "Back-Spin" etc. An Important part of the class is of course a proper warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises. We will work on routines implementing and combining all the techniques. Join us for a fun and challenging Breakdance class!! A fee for 400 CZK is required for a Breakdance t-shirt for performances only if a student is new to this activity. Contact details: [email protected]

Strings Aboard gr 1-5 Ms Misha S - [email protected] - Elementary Music Room- 2.50-3.50 pm, 10+ students– Violin, viola and cello players can play music in various ensembles, chamber groups and solo settings. The repertoire will challenge advanced players but will also be accessible for less advanced students. Unfortunately, students without previous experience i.e. never played an instrument before cannot be accepted. We will also regularly perform at ISP Gatherings and concerts. Contact details: [email protected]

Beginner Gymnastics gr 1,2 Beginning Gymnastics – Ms Gabriela M – Elementary Gym – 2.50-3.50 pm. Gymnastics for all - sport for everybody. This is a sport for life with something for all abilities. We will cover the basic skills of landing, rolling and being upside-down, flexibility and strength. Also the basic gymnastic elements - rolls, cartwheels, handstands as well as drills for jumps, landings, rotations and balance. WEDNESDAYS Little Chefs 2 - gr 1,2 Ms Zuzana G – Cafeteria – 3.00-4.30 pm – PAID ACTIVITY “Cooking is without doubt one of the most important skills a person can learn. Learning to cook, children find healthy eating principles easier to understand and apply them throughout their lives.” Jamie Oliver Our cooking sessions will run until the December break increasing your child´s attitude, knowledge, skills and confidence in relation to cooking and gardening based on the ‘Slow Food’ philosophy, Jamie Oliver´s Food Revolution and Kitchen Garden program. The Little Chefs develop good habits and learn to co-operate and build a team spirit. Last but not least, cooking is all about fun. The Little Chefs is a paid activity. Contact Zuzana for more details on [email protected]. details. Each lesson costs 450 CZK which includes everything i.e. Advanced Gymnastics gr ingredients, apron, equipment, package for to take home. Total price is 15 300 CZK for the whole school 3,4,5 year. Ms Gabriela M – Elementary Gym – 3.50-4.50 pm These gymnastic sessions focus on the base elements of artistic gymnastics. The Floor is the main important discipline that gymnasts need to master. Through the elements of gymnastics the body becomes stronger, more flexible and will improve co-ordination, balance and spatial awareness e.g. rotations. Thanks to the good equipment in the gym, we can offer the basics of vault skills.

Rugby gr 1-5 Rugby – Ragby Olymp – Tennis Bubble (Meet outside Elementary Gym Changing Rooms) – 2.50-3.50 pm Through games and exercises, students will learn how to play rugby in a fun and safe format with the possibility of learning aspects of the contact version at a later stage. These sessions will be led by certified coaches and a former professional player. Suitable for boys and girls sessions include: evasive footwork, SAQ drills, ball handling, team communication, passes, basics of tackling, place/free kicking and .

WEDNESDAYS

French Knitting - gr 1,2 Ms Misa K - Room 101 (EAL Gd 2) - 2.50-3.50 pm- 14 Students Would you like to learn how to French knit using a special homemade knitting holder? French knitting is for boys and girls who like to make pretty and useful things out of yarn.

Pottery gr 3,4,5 Ms Bara P – ES Art Room - 2.50-3.50 pm, 12 students. Students will learn how to create bowls, dishes, containers and sculptural art pieces using the 3 basic methods of coiling, pinching and slab work. They are guided step-by-step through all the processes and stages of creating, decorating, glazing and firing with magical results.

Board Games gr 1,2,3 Ms Martina P – Room 94 (2K) – 2.50-3.50 pm Have you had enough of technology and I-pads? Do you enjoy Board Games? Then I have many different logical board games, tried and tested for enjoyment and fun! . THURSDAYS Beginning Dance gr 2 Ms Dasa H - Multi-Purpose Room - 3.00-4.00 pm -20 students. Students will learn basic steps of various techniques including modern dance, jazz dance, contemporary, ballet, etc. Dancers will have fun learning these basics and putting them together with music in short routines that develop their memory and teamwork. They will have an opportunity to find their own improvisation style. The beginning dance class will help students to improve coordination, stamina, technique, rhythm and body alignment. During the year, dancers will perform for ISP students and parents. A fee of 500 CZK is required to cover the cost of performance costumes to be brought to the first session. Contact details: [email protected]

Modern Dance gr 4 Ms Dasa H [email protected] - Multi-Purpose Room - 3.00--4.00, max. 20 students. Students will explore more advanced movement patterns based on various styles of modern dance, including modern jazz, street dance, lyrical dance etc. The whole class will be structured to include warm-up, stretching, strength building, choreography building and free dance expression. Fun movement will be complemented by an introduction to correct posture, body awareness and care. Dance students will perform for ISP students and parents. A fee of 500 CZK is required to cover the cost of performance costumes to be brought to the first session. Contact details: [email protected]

Czech, Rattle and Roll gr 3,4,5 Mr Kenny A / Mr Jeremy C – 2.50-3.50 pm – Elementary Music Room Czech, Rattle, and Roll is an instrumentally based program. There will always be an element of playing xylophones and drums, however at various times throughout the year we will be studying guitars and recorders as well. It will also be a great way for students to enhance their rhythmic and melodic reading. We perform from time to time at school gatherings, school functions, concerts, and in the reception area for students and parents entering school. This ASA will run the whole year long but there will be an opportunity for new students to join or leave after the Christmas Holidays i.e. ASA 2. Chess Club gr 3,4,5 Mr Chip D - Elementary Art Room – 2.50-3.50 pm – 18 students This activity is for students who already have a basic knowledge of the game and already know how to play Chess. Although some strategies and tactics will be highlighted in each session, the main objective will be to play. Other forms of Chess such as Blitz and Bughouse will also be explored.

Swimming gr 1-5 Mr. Michael, Ms. Martina + Sport Academy - Meet outside Elementary Reception - Dukla Swimming Pool - 2.50-4.30 pm This is a paid activity at Dukla Swimming Pool (Address: Stadion Juliska, Na Julisce 28/2 160 00 Praha, Dejvice) where students of any level are invited to improve their swimming skills focusing on different swimming strokes and techniques through formal instruction and fun games. Students need to promptly meet outside the Elementary Reception Office at 2.50 pm and we hope to get underway as close to 2.55 pm as possible. Transportation is provided to and from the pool. The cost will be 1800 CZK to cover 9 sessions of entry to the pool, transport and hire of Instructors to be paid in advance to Mr Choudhury (Mr C). Further information will be sent to parents via e-mail once your application has been received and payments can be made once the th placements have been confirmed w.c. Monday 11 Dec.

Mixed Futsal and Freestyle Football gr 2 Mr Andrew A, Tennis Bubble (Meet outside ES changing rooms) - 2.50-3.50 pm - 14 Students The students in this ASA will learn futsal and freestyle skills. As the futsal pitch is smaller than a normal football pitch, they will learn how to make fast decisions and move on the pitch with and without the ball. In addition, Freestyle football skills will be helping students to develop their confidence learning how to juggle the ball. Kwik Cricket gr 3-5 Kwik Cricket – Mr Scott S – Tennis Bubble (meet outside ES changing rooms) – 3.00-4.00 pm Kwik Cricket aims to provide children of all levels of ability and experience with an opportunity to regularly participate in a fun, introduction to cricket and to encourage fair play by all. The format is suitable for all ages but is mostly suitable for players under the age of 11.

Girls Futsal & Freestyle Football gr 3,4,5 Mr Andrew A – Elementary Gym – 3.50-4.50 pm – 14 students The students in this ASA will learn futsal and freestyle skills. As the futsal pitch is smaller than a normal football pitch, they will learn how to make fast decisions and move on the pitch with and without the ball. In addition, Freestyle football skills will be helping students to develop their confidence learning how to juggle the ball.

Building gr 1,2 Ms Mary Ann S – Room 99 (1M) – 2.50-3.50 pm – 10 students Do you love to Build? We'll be using a variety of building materials (Lego, Magnatiles, Kapla, wooden blocks, and more) to create and build in a relaxed atmosphere with friends. There will be fun building challenges, too! FRIDAYS

Kung Fu gr 1-5 Training Days: Fridays 3-4pm in ES Gym There is an associated fee with this activity, please contact Master Quang directly for registration Contact: Master Quang [email protected]

Young Film Set Meeting Days: Friday In Young Film Set clubs, we teach our students to have fun learning about the Film and TV world. We do this by developing basic acting techniques specific to film and tv, by getting the students to act on camera and then jumping behind the camera to take on the role of director and cameraman (DOP - Director of Photography). This is an activity run at ISP by an outside agency. There is an associated charge. For registration and Information please email: [email protected] or visit our website at www.youngfilmset.com

DISMISSAL CONTRACT BETWEEN ISP Parent/Guardian/Student

∙ My child and I have read and understood the following ISP Elementary Dismissal Procedure and have agreed on a plan of how s/he will safely return home after an ASA. This is a necessary requirement as stipulated on the signup page for your child to participate in any ASA:

∙ Grade 1-2 students to be picked up from the ASA location by either a parent/guardian/babysitter/older sibling/taxi

∙ Grade 3-5 students will either be picked up from ASA location by a parent/guardian/babysitter/older sibling or return home via taxi or public transport

------PARTICIPANTS PLEDGE

During the period of the ASA:

∙ I will be at the ASA meeting point by the scheduled start time of the ASA e.g. 2.50pm ∙ I commit to attending all ASA sessions until the end of the trimester (unless I am absent from school that day) ∙ I understand that my place will be offered to another student if I miss 2 consecutive sessions without informing the Activity Leader or ASA coordinator in advance. ∙ I will always act with compassion, integrity, respect and understanding toward the Activity Leaders (s) and my fellow peers.