Las Lomitas Extracurricular Classes: Fall 2009

Fall Classes start the week of September 14

Registration Notes

• Be sure to register your child, not yourself for classes. At the beginning of the form, when it asks for Name, enter the participant's information.
• Students may withdraw from a class for a 90% refund if the Las Lomitas League is contacted prior to the 2nd week of classes. No refunds will be given after the second class meeting. To cancel, please contact Lisa Dunlevie at ldunlevie@gmail.com.
• No late registrations.
• Classes are not held on minimum days or school holidays.
• Teachers may cancel a class if the minimum number enrolled is not met.
• Students and parents are expected to show respect to classmates, instructors, classrooms and property at all times. Failure to do so may result in a student’s dismissal.
• Please report your child's absence directly to the LLL instructor or parent coordinator (not to the Las Lomitas school office).

Outreach Financial Assistance:  Financial assistance is available for extracurricular classes. The Las Lomitas League is committed to supporting outreach financial assistance so that our classes are available to every student in our school. Please contact the Assistant Principal Sue Sartor at 854-5900, extension 269 for more outreach information.

Questions? Contact Lisa Dunlevie: ldunlevie@gmail.com. For questions specific to a class, please see contact information in each class listing below.

The Artful Garden

New! Worms, Dirt, Food, Flowers and Fun!This class offers children a fun way to explore some of the scientific and environmental concepts behind the organic garden. Classes will center around arts and crafts projects and hands-on experiments. Topics include worm composting, plant lifecycle and garden habitats. This class will be held outdoors. Please call the instructor if unsure about the weather.

Grades: 1-3  Day/Time: Section A: Mondays 2:10-3:10 pm  Section B: Mondays 3:35-4:35 pm  Starts: September 14  Ends: November 2  Location: Kindergarten tables   Class Size: Minimum 7, maximum 15  Class Fee: $180  Instructors: Alexis Delehanty, 650-380-9405, addelehanty@yahoo.com and Julia Massa, 650-799-4955, gershenberg@sbcglobal.net 

Chess

The mission of BayAreaChess is to provide children with an enjoyable activity that plays a key role in their emotional and mental development. The class will consist of a lecture on tactics and strategy followed by a practice game to hone students’ learning. The students will be divided in several groups based on ability so that beginners will get the special attention they need while advanced students will receive instruction appropriate for their skill level. Beginners will learn how to set up the board and pieces, and how each piece moves. More advanced players will focus upon strategy and developing their board vision. Students who choose to participate at the “team” level will learn chess notation, have opportunities for additional “training” (homework), and will attend chess tournaments. More information about playing at the team level will be made available when the class begins.

Play your way to the page! This creative writing class uses fun and active theatre games to inspire young writers in the creation of original stories. All writers will have an opportunity to share their masterpieces on the last day of class. Each young writer receives a copy of Spilled Ink, the official Young Inklings Writer’s Notebook. The goal of the class is to spark young imaginations and to provide simple, whimsical tools that help young authors break the writing process into manageable steps, learning the habits and techniques of successful authors. Above all, our goal is for all of the writing tools to be fun. Classes are built as a sequence, based on developmental skills so each session will be unique, developing different skills.

Students will become familiar with simple conversation in French while enthusiasm and interest are created through games, art, cultural activities and celebrations. Madame Albet uses French videos and magazines for kids, some cooking and tasting of French foods related to the culture and celebrating holiday traditions. Her objective is to acquaint children through conversation, dialogues, games and skits with expressions that are directly related to the home, school, nature and community. The French classes are primarily divided by age, not necessarily level of French. The teacher will divide the students in each class by level of French as appropriate. Ideally, students will begin studying French in grades K or 1 and move to an intermediate level in grades 2 and 3. Beginning or intermediate students are welcome in any of the sections.

Children are introduced to the Spanish language through conversation, games, songs, stories, and more. Grammar is not the focus, but is learned indirectly rather than through direct instruction. Exposure to customs and culture also play a large role in the learning experience from which students gain an awareness and appreciation of Latino culture. Classes are taught in small groups with tasks and activities adjusted to the students’ knowledge of the language. Classes are divided into levels which are grouped by proficiency and age and follow the natural sequence of language learning: understanding-->speaking-->reading-->writing. Level 1 is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish or very limited exposure. Children build a basic vocabulary of colors, numbers, body parts, days of the week, months, directions, and basic greetings. Games, songs and stories are key in establishing and reinforcing skills. Level 2 is designed to enhance the use of vocabulary in basic conversation and composition. Level 3 will expand Spanish language skills with exercises in conversation, oral comprehension, and composition. All classes are repeatable. Students will be evaluated at the end of the semester for appropriate placement in the following semester.  

Sports Classes 

Basketball He dribbles, he shoots, he scores! Basketball is one of our most popular classes. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of basketball through drills, skills, and games. If you are not sure about the weather, call Coach Tim at 650-996-3308 after 1:00 pm.

It’s football season! Whether or not your child has a favorite football team, he or she will have fun learning how to play flag football. This class for 2nd and 3rd graders was a success last year and is back by popular demand! The class covers the fundamentals of flag football through drills, skills, and games. If you are not sure about the weather, call Coach Tim at 650-996-3308 after 1:00 pm.

Students will have fun developing the motor skills necessary to play basketball, baseball, kickball, and football! This class is designed to expose children to the different sports, providing students with an overview of each sport through a focus on drills, skills and games. Note: Children should meet Coach Tim at the Kindergarten lunch tables for a snack/drink and warm up at 2:10. Children should bring a snack/drink from home. If you are not sure about the weather, call Coach Tim at 650-996-3308 after 1:00 pm. Make-up sessions will be held after the last class.

Grades: 1  Day/Time: Tuesdays 2:10 to 3:25 pm  Starts: September 15  Ends: November 3.  Location: Kindergarten tables and blacktop   Class Fee: $205  Class Size: Minimum 5, maximum 12  Contact: Jim Heebner, 650-814-6734, jimsportsandfun@aol.com

Sports and Fun is for boys and girls, 1st through 3rd grades (Kindergarten class will be offered in Spring). This class will focus on sports skills and sportsmanship. The main sports we will be working on are soccer, basketball, tennis and wiffle baseball. We will also teach and play recess games, all-time favorite games and many more challenges. Classes are set up in a supportive environment with fun activities, minimal waiting in line and enthusiastic instructors. Important: All students please bring your own snack. Drink will be provided. Students must wear sneakers. If you’re not sure about the weather, call Jim Heebner at 650-814-6734 after 1:00 pm.

Grades: 1-3  Day/Time: Section A: Wednesdays 2:10 to 3:40 pm (Grade 1) Section B: Wednesdays 2:10 to 3:40 pm (Grades 2-3)  Starts: September 16  Ends: November 4. Location: Lunch tables near Room 9  Class Fee: $205  Class Size: Minimum 8, maximum 12  Contact: Jim Heebner, 650-814-6734, jimsportsandfun@aol.com