<p> THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY ENRICHMENT COOPERATIVE 2010-2011</p><p>First semester Sept. 9 -Nov 18 Snow day make up Dec. 2,9 Second semester Jan 6 -April 28 Snow day make up May 5,12 TTEC Committee Contact Information: April Greene(Facilities) 264-5435 [email protected] Angel Griffin (Treasurer) 268-0178 [email protected] Betsy Mennona (Supervision) 268-0141 [email protected] Listed below are the classes for the current semester for the Thoughtful Thursday Enrichment Cooperative (TTEC) which meets at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. The fall semester begins on the first Thursday after Labor Day and ends on the Thursday before Thanksgiving. Winter semester will begin on the 1st Thursday following New Year's Day and end on the last Thursday in April. Classes begin at 11:30 and run until 3:30. We are so blessed to have this group of teachers to share their God-given gifts with us! Please contact them directly (their contact information is listed below) to learn more about what they are offering and to reserve a spot in their class for your children. To participate in TTEC, you must do 5 things: 1) Read and agree with the guidelines for the cooperative. 2) Complete the information sheet. 3) Pay a one time per year non-refundable facility fee of $10 per child to Mt. Vernon Church, either with a check or cash, on the first day of classes for your child. ($20 max per family) 4) Bring the information sheet and facility fee on first day of classes. If you are beginning classes after that date, give your information sheet and facility fee to the parent who is serving as the "Monitor" (will be wearing an lanyard). Receipts are available 5) Monitor 1 or 2 times per year (depending on how many families participate & to be explained at meeting). Schedule for Fall 2010 11:30 Drawing Techinques (Ages 11+) Soukup General Music (K-3rd) Bullock Writing with Structure and Style - Jobe Private Music Lessons - Mikkola Biblical Perspectives - Maya Pre- Reading (Ages 3 & 4) - Hayes 12:30 Art Fundamentals (Ages 9+) Soukup Art (Ages 6-9) Burnett Quilting Sampler - Goff Recorder Choir/Music History (Ages 7+) Bullock Pre-Ballet - Miller The Elegant Essay (7th grade +) Jobe Private Music Lessons - Mikkola Dance Elements for Fun and Fitness (12 +) - Berry 1:30 Gymnastics (Ages 4-9) Lowe Art Fundamentals (Ages 5-8) Soukup Art (Ages 10+) Burnett General Music (K-3rd) Bullock Private Music Lessons - Bullock World Geography (Ages 10+) Goff Botany (geared 3rd-6th grade) Chasteen Beginner Band - Mikkola Ballet 1 - Miller Hand Sewing for Beginners (Ages 5 - 9) Jobe (Ana & Christina with Tina helping) 2:30 Painting Technique and Style (Ages 11+) Soukup Art (Ages 10+) Soukup Choir (2nd Grade +) Bullock Knitting - Hartley Public Speaking/Art of Handwriting (Ages 7+) Goff Advanced Band - Mikkola Dance as Worship - Miller/Bullock, Emily Fitness Boot camp (Ages 10 +) Lowe TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION Berry, Amy [email protected] Bullock, Emily dancing [email protected] or cell 828-964-8834 Bullock, Ruth 828-264-8345 Burnett, Rebecca [email protected] or 297-5221 Chasteen, Kim [email protected] or 295-3867 Goff, Connie [email protected] or 264-8569 Hartley, Micki 828-262-1198 (evenings) or [email protected] (any time). Hayes, Heather 828-773-4789 or [email protected] Jobe, Tina [email protected] or call me at 265-4916. Jobe, Ana & Christina [email protected] Lowe, Dell 264-3074 or [email protected] Maya, Mark [email protected] Mikkola, Gary [email protected] Miller, Rebecca at [email protected] Soukup, Holly [email protected] (preferred) visit her website: soukupfineartstudio.com or call (828)268-0671. CLASS DESCRIPTION AND TEACHER INFORMATION BERRY, AMY Dance Elements For Fun & Fitness 12:30 girls ages 12 and up: The class will consist of a warm up which includes stretching, core work (think Pilates) balance work and extensions (splits, kicks, etc) and a dance combination segment. During the dance combination, we will explore different styles of dance. We will spend 4 - 6 weeks working on a particular style to complete a mini routine. Some ideas of styles are Classic Broadway, Latin, Precision Dance (Rockette type stuff),Jazz/Hip hop, and maybe some Tap, depending on the room. The music and dancing will be clean and fun! No prior dance experience is necessary. Jazz shoes are recommended but not required. (If you don't have jazz shoes you can wear ballet shoes, any tennis shoes with a slick sole or just a pair of socks) Amy Berry started dancing at the age of 3 and began assistant teaching at the age of 14. She continued to assist and then teach through high school and college. Her background includes tap, ballet, jazz and precision dance. She performed with the National Superstar Drill Team in Dublin, Ireland at the age of 17. After getting married and starting a family, Amy began teaching group fitness. She has been teaching group fitness in private clubs and the Central Florida YMCA for 14 years. She is currently teaching group fitness at Westglow resort and spa in Blowing Rock. She has taught just about every kind of group fitness class there is, but Pilates, dance and fitball are her favorites. BULLOCK, EMILY Interpretive Worship Dance & Worship Bible Study 2:30 In this class, the students will learn what worship is, according to Psalm 29:2 and Psalm 95:6, what dance is, according to Psalm 49:3 and Ecclesiastes 3:4-1, and how to worship in dance according to Psalm 100:4. The student will learn basic dance movements while worshiping. Previous dance experience is not necessary but would be helpful. Things to bring: modest dance/sportswear, Bible, notebook, and a heart to worship. Ages 5 years and up (girls only) Cost $5.00 Up to 15 students can enroll Instructor has 4 years of dance experience with Cadence Worship Dance Ministry, 4 years of Ballet, 2 years of Pointe, 2 years with Worship Dance Ensemble. Contact Emily Bullock at dancing [email protected] or cell 828-964-8834 BULLOCK, RUTH Beginning to Intermediate Recorder Choir / Music History Class. 11:30-12:30 In this class, the beginning student will learn the notes of the treble clef and play the soprano recorder. The intermediate student will play harmony and harder accompaniment parts on the soprano and alto recorders. Easy arrangements of classical songs, folk songs, hymns, and popular songs will be learned for fun and performance. Students will also learn about various composers from the Baroque Period to the present day. Note reading is not required, but would be helpful. However, consistent practice is required. Cost of soprano recorder, and music book is $7.00-10.00 depending on enrollment. Alto recorder cost- to be determined. Class fee - $ 6.00 per class. Ages 7 yrs and up. (Younger students may enroll with teacher approval.) Up to 15 students can attend. Science in Music/General Music Class 12:30-1:30 This class will introduce students to basic musical concepts through easy to make scientific projects and/or experiments. The first unit is Hearing Sounds. We will explore sound waves, vibrations, pitches and the other concepts. The student will also learn basic rhythms, note reading, movement, play rhythm band instruments, drums ,Orff instruments, and learn basic vocal technique. A small fee may be needed for supplies for experiments and/or help in gathering all necessary supplies. Cost per class $6.00 Age K-3rd grade. Up to 15 students can attend. Choir 2:30-3:30 In this class the student will learn proper vocal technique, breathing and diction, and sound placement while singing a variety of songs. The student will learn note reading, have an introduction to part singing, and will learn how to follow a conductor. We will also set a goal of performing 2 mini musicals, one at the end of fall semester and one at the end of spring semester. We would like to perform for local nursing homes as well as home school parents and friends. Cost for class $6.00 per class Age 2nd grade and up. A one year commitment is preferred. Up to 25 can attend. If you are interested in private voice, concert band instruments. or piano lessons please contact me for scheduling. Ruth Bullock has a BM degree in Music Education BM degree in Voice Performance MA degree in Music Education/Jr College teaching MA degree in Voice Performance I have taught private voice, beginning to intermediate piano lessons, concert band instrument lessons for over 25 years. I have sung professionally in FL, NC, and SC. I have taught music in the Fl and NC public schools. Private Piano, Voice, and Concert Band Instrument Lessons Offered Special Price for Homeschoolers and Grace Academy students 30 min. lesson, weekly,$60 a month Please contact me at 828-264-8345 BURNETT, REBECCA Rebecca Burnett received her BA in Art with a teaching certificate, specializing in painting and drawing, from Murray State University in 1995. She taught in the Hickory and Thomasville public schools before beginning to teach homeschoolers. Rebecca loves to incorporate an understanding of a variety of artists and their works into the TT curriculum, so that the children are exposed to a number of different mediums, history, and styles of art. Some of the projects include pastel drawings, acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, pen and ink drawings, scratchboard drawings, clay figures, and printmaking. Some of the artists introduced include Monet and other Impressionists, Frederick Remington, Rembandt, Winslow Homer, Andrew Weyeth, Georgia O'keefe, Albrecht Durer, Leonardo daVinci, van Gogh, Hokuasi,and more. 12:30 - aprox. 6-9 with some 5 yr. olds allowed if they are working very independently and follow directions well; 1:30 and 2:30 - aprox 10 and up, with some allowances made. Classes are $4. per child with a $5 Material fee per semester, You can reach Rebecca at [email protected] or 297-5221 CHASTEN, KIM Exploring Creation With Botany 1:30 -- The semester class will cover the nature of botany and plant classification before moving on to reproduction, seeds, water movement, nutrient production and distribution. Some of the class assignments include a pollination “story,” bark rubbings, leaf identification and labeling the parts of a flower. The book includes interesting activities and projects like growing seeds in plastic bags, making a light hut to grow plants, dissecting a bean seed, making pine cones open/close, and measuring transpiration. Geared toward 3-6th graders. Olders students are welcome as well. Class size is limited to 20 with a $5 class fee and a one-time $10 lab fee. To sign-up, contact Kim Chasteen at [email protected] or 295-3867. Suggested time -- 1:30 p.m. Students will need to purchase the text book Exploring Creation With Botany --ISBN:9781932012545 Author: Jeannie Fulbright. GOFF, CONNIE Quilting Sampler 12:30 pm (for ages 12 and older) $5/student/week or $10/family. Each week we will make a different quilt block and learn a new sewing technique. This is a beginning sewing class for children and/or parents. It is an excellent opportunity for parents to use Thoughtful Thursday time to take a class with their child or for their own enrichment. Materials needed: Fabric, needles and thread. A sewing machine is helpful, but not required. A more detailed list will be given to students enrolled. Contact Connie Goff at [email protected] or 264-8569. 1:30 pm World Geography – An Overview (for ages 10 and up) $5/student/week We will study physical and cultural geography around the world with maps, art, music, research, and lots of fun activities. We will cover Africa, Asia and Europe in the fall and move to the Americas, Australia and Antarctica in the winter/spring semester. There will be a $10 supplies/materials fee at the beginning of the class. Contact Connie Goff at [email protected] or 264-8569. 2:30 pm Public Speaking and the Art of Handwriting (for ages 7 and up) $5/student/week We will concentrate on three types of public speaking: informative, ceremonial and persuasive. We will learn to organize our thoughts into outlines and written speeches. There will be many opportunities for the students to practice their public speaking in front of the class. Another element of this class is cursive handwriting. There are many reasons to learn and fine tune the skill of cursive handwriting. We will use fun activities to heighten this skill. We will also learn to write thank you notes, friendly letters, and book reports. Materials needed: notebook, paper, pencils and $5 for printouts. Contact Connie Goff at [email protected] or 264-8569. Connie Goff received her BA in Intermediate Education from Wake Forest University in 1978. She taught mostly middle school grades in public schools from 1978-1998. She was a Girl Scout leader from 1990 until 2006. Connie was born and raised in High Point, NC. She has lived in Boone since 1986. Her husband, Jim Goff, teaches history at ASU. She has two grown married children, Gideon-29, and Kacy-25. She became a grandmother in 2009 when Susanna Cathryn Goff was born. Connie now owns and manages a drapery workroom in Boone. She has been a quilter since 1989. She will be teaching third grade and Latin at Grace Academy this fall. HARTLEY, MICKI Knitting 2:30 I needed to condense my knitting schedule for this semester. I will only be teaching during the 2:30 hour, and everyone enrolled in this class needs to already know how to knit. Students need to choose one of these projects to work on: Baby (or Child's) Jacket, Pullover Sweater for themselves, or small projects like Hat, Scarf, Purse, or Simple Shawl. I will provide a materials kit based on the project choice. These projects will provide a skill progression and build knowledge and confidence in becoming a "Thinking Knitter". Projects need to be chosen at least 2 weeks before ThTh starts so that I will have time to gather the materials. If anyone wants to learn how to knit, I will gladly set up one or two private sessions prior to the start of ThTh, then they can join the class. Cost is $5 per class. Material Kit cost will be determined according to the project chosen. If you have any questions or want to set up a learn- to-knit time, please contact Micki Hartley at 828-262-1198 or [email protected] Thank you! HAYES, HEATHER Pre-Reading Class (3 & 4 year olds). I am offering a literature class for 3 and 4 year olds. In this class we will look at great children's books and incorporate music, crafts, some phonics, bible, and just plain fun to help instill a love of learning and reading, while helping to develop reading readiness skills and a love for the world God has created. It's never to early to instill a love of learning in our kids. It is my hope to help moms with smaller children who participate in THTH and yet give the kids a great learning experience as well. These little guys love to be "big" like their brothers and sisters and this will give them an opportunity to come to "big class" and have a great time! Cost: $5/class and a one time $10 supply fee. My family and I live in Avery County and have been homeschooling for 6 years. We have 3 sons 12, 10, and 8. On top of my homeschooling experience I have been teaching Sunday school to various ages of children for over 12 years. I am currently teaching preschoolers at Alliance Bible Fellowship on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Heather Hayes at 828-733-4669 or [email protected] if you are interested. Class size is limited to 10. JOBE, ANA & CHRISTINA (with their mother's assistance) Hand Sewing for Beginners 1:30 (Ages 5-9) Fee: $4.00/class with a $15/ semester materials fee It is advantageous for children to learn the basics of hand-sewing before attempting to sew using a machine. Using the Winky Cherry System of Sewing for children, Anna and Christina Jobe will teach 5-9 year olds the basics of sewing while hand sewing felt shapes as they learn to choose, measure, cut, thread a needle, make a knot stitch, lock stitch and follow directions with rhyme, repetition and fun. Students will then advance to basic embroidery skills and make a name sampler. Then skills will be combined as they hand sew a felt doll, embroider a face, add yarn hair and make doll clothes. Class size will be limited to 10 students. Anna (age 14) and Christina (13), have been homeschooled since kindergarten and have enjoyed sewing and knitting since they were very young. As teens, their hands are never idle as they continue to enjoy these skills. They've taught children and adults to knit and look forward to passing on their love of sewing to children. I (Tina - their mom) will be their assistant during this class. Please contact [email protected] to register or call 265-4916. JOBE, TINA Teaching Writing With Structure and Style 11:30-12:30 Jr. High (6th and Up or 5th if parents are committed to help weekly with assignments) Using curriculum from The Institute for Excellence In Writing, students will learn to write with both structure and style. We will cover the 9 Units which include: note taking, summarizing references, narrative stories (character, setting, conflict and resolution discussed), one- source reports, writing from pictures, fusing outlines for multi-source reports, creative writing with the 5- paragraph model, critiques and essays. Stylistic techniques taught will include the use of strong verbs, quality adjectives, adverbs, various clauses (adjectival and adverbial) as well as six different sentence structures. Student work will be graded with a checklist so they know exactly what is expected with each assignment. Some grammar will be taught in the context of writing. These skills will be taught gradually throughout the course and once learned, required. I will send weekly e-mails informing parents of skills taught in class and detailed instructions of homework assignments. The class fee will be $6/class. There also will be a $10 copy fee per semester and a one time $7 fee for a student folder. This class is open to both students with and without IEW experience. Class size will be limited to 25 students. The Elegant Essay 12:30-1:30 (7th grade and up) In this class, we will discuss and implement the components of the essay. This is an extension of Unit 8 in the Teaching Writing With Structure and Style syllabus. However, students do not have to have previous IEW experience to take this class. We will learn about the thesis statement, organization and outline of an essay, transitions, introduction and conclusion, and several essay types (demonstrative, persuasive and expository). Students will have opportunity to present their finished essays creatively. We also will spend some class time practicing SAT-type timed essays. This class may be only one semester long depending on how long it takes to cover the material. Classes are $6/week. Size will be limited to 25 students. For more information about IEW curriculum, see http://www.excellenceinwriting.com About Me: I graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1993 from Asbury College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. From 1993 until 1995, I was K-8 certified and taught first through third grades in Florida and North Carolina. Then my real education began when I became a mother. Since 1995 my focus has been teaching my children at home. I am a mother to 6 children, ages 14 to 2. Teaching them at home has been and continues to be one of my greatest joys. This past year I taught one writing class, designing the skills taught around the needs of my oldest children. The experience was delightful - so much so that I have submitted work for IEW certification so that I can be an accredited IEW instructor. I hope to be able to continue offering writing classes to serve as a supplement for home educating parents. To register for either of these classes, e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at 265-4916. LOWE, DELL Gymnastics and Beginner Tumbling 1:30 pm in the gym Ages: 4-9 Cost: $5 per student per class This class will teach students the basics of gymnastics including stretching, strength training, balance, endurance, and beginning tumbling. Students will learn the basics of tumbling such as forward and backward roll, hand stands, splits, bridges, and more. Mats, floor beam, and multiple accessories are provided for teaching techniques. The class is taught through games with a focus on fun in fitness. Fitness Boot Camp 2:30 in the gym Ages 10 + This is a fun and fast paced fitness class that will introduce and teach students the correct and safe forms in interval and strength training exercises. It is for both boys and girls who are beginners and/or children who have been involved in other sports activities. Some of the exercises that will be taught are push ups, squats, lunges, burpees, speed training and core strength. These will be done in a variety of team competitions, partner exercises, obstacle courses and games. About the teacher: Dell has always had an avid interest in fitness. She got her own start in a beginning gymnastics class. She went on to play and coach numerous sports including basketball, track, volleyball, and cross country. She ran cross country at the College of Charleston for four years. Currently, she enjoys running, biking, and swimming and is a member of the “triathamoms”- a group of moms who encourage one another through fitness and competition. She is currently training for a sprint triathlon in late Sept. The goal of Dell’s classes is to encourage in her students a life long love of exercise with the focus of training the body for better service to Christ based on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Contact Dell Lowe at 264-3074 or [email protected] to register for the class or with questions. Class size will be limited to 14 students. MAYA, MARK Biblical Perspectives- High School. This would be a discussion class on looking at issues and current events that are going on in the world today and discussing what the Bible says about these issues. Each week we would bring to the table a new topic and the students will bring biblical references referring to the topic discussed. Mark and his wife, Kathryn are High Country natives and have a great passion to see young people succeed and excel. Mark is a teacher with a BA in Special Education from Appalachian State University. He has over ten years of experience working with children with disabilities and behavior disorders. Mark is also the Youth Minister at Living Water Christian Fellowship as well as a full-time ministry student at Morning Star University. Mark is also the director of Summit Tutor Company based here in Boone, NC. Since July of 2010, Mark is a new dad, with the birth of his son; Harvest! Mark believes that all young people should have the opportunity to walk out their callings and lead just as Isaiah 11:6 says "The children will lead them". Mark Maya [email protected] MIKKOLA, GARY Beginner Band: 12:30 to 2:00 This band is for students with little or no band experience. Instruments taught include flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and drums. Minimum age is 10 years old. Each family is required to provide the instrument as well as accessories such as music and reeds. A rental program for instruments is available through Jackson's Music of Winston-Salem. A Christmas concert will be performed. Advanced Band: Gary Mikkola 2:00 to 3:30 Advanced band is for those 12 or over or those with good experience playing their instrument, and will feature music that relies on independent parts. A Christmas concert will be performed. Private Lessons: 11:30 to 12:00 and 12:00 to 12:30 In addition to band instruments, Mr Mikkola teaches guitar. For band students who want to excel, it is recommended that private lessons are taken in addition to band. Band members receive a discount for private lessons. Mr Mikkola is a home school dad who is an adjunct professor at Piedmont Baptist College. He shares his time teaching both classes and privately between Boone and at the college. He has a Bachelors of Music Education and a Masters of Education, both from Lowell State College in Massachusetts. MILLER, REBECCA “I beseech you, therefore, brethren by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1) These ballet classes will present classical ballet technique in a fun-filled, nurturing environment and assist children in developing their God given gifts and talents. All classes are $6 per class per student. Please inquire regarding discounts for multiple students from the same family as well as multiple class discounts. 12:30 – 1:30 Pre-Ballet - Taught by Rebecca Miller -This class will focus on the fundamentals of ballet, taught through movement games, songs, and such creative mediums as: flags, silks, and ribbons. In addition, 3 to 6 year olds will learn more advanced individual pedestrian movement (skipping, gallop, and hopping), beginning stretching techniques, basic barre exercises (plie, releve, tendu, grand battement), and cooperative movement (moving in a circle, following the leader, and awareness of space). This year, the children will also be learning to move with and count the beats in the music by making and playing their own rhythm instruments. Children may (but are not required to) also participate in the Christmas ballet, Immanuel: The Promise, in December. 1:30 – 2:30 Ballet 1 – Taught by Rebecca Miller - A beginner ballet class for ages 6 – 9, Ballet 1 will challenge those students who have already had some prior experience. The focus of this class will be on traditional ballet class structure, learning terminology, continuing technique, improving alignment and posture, and memorizing choreography. Dancers will learn more advanced barre exercises (battement tendu jete, rond de jambe, developpe) as well as more complex across the floor and center combinations. An exciting opportunity to participate in the Christmas ballet, Immanuel: The Promise, will conclude the semester. 2:30 – 3:30 – Dance as Worship – Taught by Emily Bullock - In this class, students ages 8 through adult will learn what worship is, according to Psalm 29:2 and Psalm 95:6, what dance is, according to Psalms 49:3 and Ecclesiastes 3:4-1, and how to worship in dance according to Psalm 100:4. The student will learn basic dance movements while worshiping. Previous dance experience is not necessary but always encouraged! Please wear modest dance/sportswear and bring a Bible, notebook, and a heart to worship. A graduate of her family's home school, Rebecca Miller was classically trained in ballet/pointe, modern, lyrical, jazz, character, and folk dance at Greensboro Christian Arts Academy. Post high school, she performed professionally with companies in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Ohio, including The Bristol Ballet Company, Morning Star Classic Biblical Theatre, and Barter Theater. In addition she attended and graduated cum laude from King College with a B.A. in Bible and Religion and a concentration in youth ministry. Rebecca has been teaching various dance disciplines and choreographing for 12 years, including guest lecture series, choreographic clinics, and master classes. Her passion is in reclaiming dance for the glory of God and training dancers to be excellent in their worship as well as in their artistic pursuits. Rebecca is currently the artistic director of SHINE Dance Ensemble (Sharing Him IN Excellence), created to travel to various local churches and groups, including Wednesday night services, retirement facilities, extracurricular functions, etc.; to share through the dancers’ collective talents the word and love of Jesus Christ. In other words, to be a light reflecting the Glory of the Lord. SHINE is intended not only for outreach but also for the edification of the body of Christ. Individually we are but a small light; corporately we become a shining beacon. If interested in becoming a member of SHINE please contact Rebecca Miller. Emily Bullock will be assisting with as well as teaching several classes this year. She is currently enrolled in both her family’s home school as well as taking classes at Caldwell Community College. Her dance training includes 4 years of classical ballet and pointe as well as modern dance, swing dance, and interpretive movement. Emily is currently a member of Cadence Worship Dance Ministry and an assistant with SHINE Dance Ensemble. “I dance for one reason, to worship the Lord. I want the Lord‘s love and glory to be shown through every move that I make. I dance to try and capture the cadence of God‘s heart beat, for my countenance to be crowned with His garland of grace.” In addition to the classes listed, higher level ballet classes (including pre-pointe, classical pointe, intermediate and advanced ballet technique) will be taught upon request at another facility due to limited space and flooring needs. Please email Rebecca Miller at [email protected] for questions or to register for classes. SOUKUP, HOLLY ART FUNdamentals is an art course offered by Holly, for students who like to experiment with a variety of medias such as paint, watercolor, printing, pencil and more. In this program students learn basic art concepts that involve line, shape, color, composition, etc. While learning these art fundamentals, students explore their own ideas and creativity. Art history is discussed with each project. Art projects usually fall into one of the following categories: Mastering the Masters helps students learn techniques artists have used throughout time. Learning to See involves more of the basics…focusing on the technical aspect of art, with a focus on shapes, perspective, etc. Play Days are times of total creativity that focus on the student's individual or group ideas. Art Around the World exposes students to the contributions of cultures from around the world. Classic Drawing Techniques 1 course, offered by Holly, is for older art students who want to strengthen their drawing skills by experimenting with techniques used by famous artists throughout history. Students will be using pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, chalk pastels, conte, etc. Classic Drawing Techniques 2: This course, offered by Holly, is for students who previously took drawing 1 course. Students will be given topics or ideas that they will be asked to develop by using a combination of drawing tools and references of their choices. This course is more an application of learned skills and creativity. Painting Techniques and Styles is a course offered by Holly for students who desire to experiment with painting styles techniques used by masters of various schools of art throughout history. Students will experiment with acrylic paints, watercolor and mixed media paints. Drawing 3: Offered during 11:30 Classic Drawing Techniques Class, Age 11 -up Drawing 1 and 2 Prerequisite. Student will use techniques learned from both Classic Drawing Courses to develop a series of artwork A continual theme/idea, subject or color is to be carried throughout a series of drawings. Students will be asked to bring reference photos. Student will also be asked to show samples of artists and styles that interest them. Students may use one or more drawing medium of his/her choice. Fee: $6 per class, $20 yearly supply fee. Discount available if 3 or more siblings participate in listed classes. About Holly Soukup: Holly received her BA in Art/Psychology in 1985 from Florida Southern College. Once her 3 children reached school age, Holly taught art at the large Christian elementary/middle school that her children attended, in Mobile, AL. Since moving to Boone, Holly teaches various art courses to different home school groups throughout the high country. Holly offers summer art classes through the Watauga Art Council, she also instructs children in the Ad Fit program, a hospital run program to help promote overall health to children. She also teaches private art lessons to young adults and “the young at heart” adults. Holly is a teaching artist. As an artist, Holly exhibits her work regularly. She has had the privilege of winning awards in regional, and international juried exhibits. Her recent artwork can be seen atwww.soukupfinestudio.com Art Walk Gallery of Boone and throughout various locations of Boone and Blowing Rock. To register for classes, please e-mail: [email protected] (preferred) or visit her website: soukupfineartstudio.com or call (828)268-0671. GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS/STUDENTS Parent Commitment: 1. Be a member of HCCHS. Scholarships are available if needed, but you MUST be a member to participate. 2. Pay a non-refundable $10 per child per year facility fee for Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. There is a $20 maximum per family. 3. Attend a mandatory parent meeting at the beginning of the year or semester as indicated. 4. Be “The Monitor” for at least 2 afternoons from 11:15-1:30 or 1:30-3:45, cleaning up (list provided) and ensuring children are safe and where they should be at all times. Once you sign up you are responsible for finding your replacement. Notify Betsy Mennona to sign up and if you make any changes. 5. Do not leave your children unattended. They must be in a class under the supervision of that class’s teacher, with you or another parent designated by you. They are not the responsibility of the Monitor. Children cannot be dropped off early. Children need to be directed from class to class, especially when they walk to Room 2201 for band. 6. Older children (4th grade and up) may be dropped off for their classes but they must be responsible to go to their classes directly and on time. 7. When you are waiting for your child you may stay in room 1105. If there are other rooms vacant you may check with the Monitor to see if you can stay there. Only parents who have children in class in the gym may be in the gym, working or talking QUIETLY, during classes. The volume level carries so much in that room, so be respectful of teacher and students. 8. Park in the back parking lot and use the entrance at the first floor covered area which opens to the welcome center where we will have important information posted and where you can find assistance from the Monitor. Do not use the main entrance upstairs. There is never a need for children or parents to be in that area. 9. Do not allow your children in the parking lot unattended. There are vehicles coming and going at all times. This is a safety issue for your child. 10. Pay your child’s teachers at the first of the month for that month. Whether your child shows up for class or not, you are still responsible to pay the teacher for the entire month, unless class is cancelled by the teacher or because of inclement weather. Please have your child arrive on time for classes. 11. Communicate with your child’s teacher as needed, letting them know if your child will be absent. 12. For safety reasons all children age 14 and below must be supervised by an adult on the playground. FOOD will be allowed ONLY on the playground. 13. Please do not leave dirty diapers in the trash cans, but take them with you when you leave. 14. No pets allowed 15. Pray for all aspects of TTEC and that we continue to find favor with Mt. Vernon to use their facility. Help recruit leaders and organize any activities, not already offered, that you desire for your children, to present to the TTEC committee. Student Commitment: 1. Please come prepared for your activity, be respectful and obedient to your teacher. Be kind and encouraging to other children. 2. You may not be in the gym during classes unless a sibling is participating and your parent is with you. 3. There are 3 places you may be while at TTEC. 1). In your class room 2). In room 1105 with your parent or adult designated by your parent 3). At the playground with a parent if you are under 14. Those 15 and older may supervise younger children if you have been asked by a parent. 4. Please clean up after yourself if needed. 5. Food and drink will be allowed only outside. 6. Have fun! Sick Policy: For the protection of your child and the other children, parents are requested not to bring a child who appears to be ill. Upon recommendation of the Committee on Control of Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a child should not be taken from home when any of the following exists: A. Fever-currently or within the previous 24 hours, (anything above 101.5 without having taken a fever reducing medication. B. Vomiting or diarrhea within the previous 24 hours. C. Any symptom of a childhood disease such as scarlet fever, German measles, mumps, chicken pox or whooping cough. D. Cold symptoms (continuous cough, discolor of nasal discharge, sore throat). E. Croup and other respiratory infections. F. Any skin conditions: unexplained rash, boils, ringworm and impetigo. G. Pink eye or other eye infection. Schedule: We will begin the Thursday after Labor Day and end the Thursday before Thanksgiving. We will resume classes the first Thursday after New Year’s Day and end the last Thursday in April. There will be 2 snow days in place for each semester. December 2 & 9 for Fall semester and May 5 & 12 for Spring semester. On snow days we will follow the schedule for Grace Academy. If they cancel, we cancel. Listen to the local radio stations. Even if they are one hour late, we may still have to cancel due to the roads in the Bamboo area. We will try to send out an email as early as possible or you may call one of the committee members. NEVER CALL THE CHURCH to see whether TTEC is meeting. COPY AND PASTE THE PAGE BELOW, FILL OUT AND BRING TO THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY</p><p>Thoughtful Thursdays Enrichment Cooperative (TTEC) Information Sheet</p><p>Classes your children are in: 11:30 12:30 1:30 2:30 Child(ren)’s Names and ages: ______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>Parent’s Names: ______Work Phone:______Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______E-mail address: ______Number where you can most likely be reached during TTEC class time: ______Name and phone number of someone else to call in case of an emergency: ______Any special medical needs or issues: ______Doctor Name and phone: ______I, ______(parent name) hereby give permission for any and all medical attention to be administered to my child(ren) ______(name(s) of child(ren)) in the even of accident, injury, sickness, etc., until such time as I may be contacted. I also assume the responsibility for the payment of any such treatment. This release is effective for Thoughtful Thursdays Enrichment Cooperative from 09/10/09 through 05/27/10. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE GUIDELINES FOR COOPERATION. ______(Parents Signature) (Date) Facility Fee: Amount Paid______Date Paid______Check #/Cash:______</p>