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Yoga
Grades: 1-3
Yoga with Ms. Wexler will include music, songs, poses, games,
stories, and fun! Yoga provides students with strategies to build resilience,
promote adaptability, and be healthy in both the body and mind. Breathing,
movement, affirmations, and relaxation techniques are some of the strategies
used in children’s yoga. She has been practicing yoga for almost 20 years and she has
recently become a certified ChildLight Yoga instructor. If your child has a
yoga mat they can bring it, if not she will provide mats for the students to
use during class. Please have your child wear comfortable clothing, avoiding
jeans and skirts (we will be up-side down at times).
Fee: $115
Payment Information: Please
bring a check payable to 'Toni Wexler' to the first class.
Class Contact: Toni Wexler,
toni.wexler@apsva.us
Spring Dates: April 8th - June 3rd; NO class April 22nd; 8 classes total
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Wrestling with Mr. Gavin
Grades: 2-5
Wrestling with Mr. Gavin will entail teaching the basic fundamentals of wrestling. Students will be required to bring workout clothes with them to each practice. Each practice will begin with a warm-up, instruction and drilling, and then conditioning. Wrestling is the world's oldest sport and students will also learn the roles of discipline and respect. We look forward to working with all athletes in the fall.
Fee: $150
Payment Information: Please bring a check payable to 'Matthew Gavin' to the first class.
Class Contact: Matthew Gavin, matthew.gavin@apsva.us
Spring Dates: April 8th - June 3rd; NO classes April 22nd; 8 classes total
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"Thinking Outside the Box" Team Science
Grades: 1-5
Do your children think they have all the answers? Thinking Outside the Box is just the right thing for them! This class will give your child the opportunity to learn how to think on their feet and spend time in a wonderfully stimulating and creative environment while learning how to tackle challenging problems.
Using games, they will be presented a problem, lead a group brainstorm session, gather the information from her/his team, practice consensus/conflict resolution and problem solving and lead the team to a final decision. This class will develop their creativity and critical thinking while learning team building, leadership development, problem solving, conflict resolution, trust and perseverance skills. Not to mention, give them insight into some of what you have to deal with on a daily basis at work and/or at home! Most importantly, they will have fun learning crucial concepts and skills for our new digital, increasingly complex and challenging world! For more information, please go to http://www.enrichmentmatters.com/thinkioutside.html.
Fee: $145
Payment Information: Please bring a check payable to 'Paula Cohen' to the first class or mail her a check to 2949 N. Lexington St., Arlington, VA 22207.
Class Contact: Paula Cohen; 703-536-6555 or 703-963-6840; Paulacohen@me.com
Spring Dates: April 8th - June 3rd; NO class April 22nd; 8 classes total
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Dance Party with Ms. Collura
Grades: K-2
What's
the best way to stay fit while having fun? DANCE! This is a high-energy dance
class that incorporates hip-hop and Latin-inspired movements. Dances are easy
to follow and age appropriate. Students will learn how to incorporate basic
dance moves into fun, high-energy songs. Students will be dancing to popular
songs from artists such as Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake,
and Bruno Mars. A cool down period at the end of class will allow students an
opportunity to stretch and learn basic yoga poses. A healthy snack will be
provided at the end of class. Students will be provided a specially made
"Glebe Dance Crew" T-shirt. Get ready to show off your new dance
moves to Mrs. Borg and your teachers at dance party Fridays!
Fee:
$100 (price will include T-shirts, snacks for each week, and songs)
Payment Information:
Please bring a check payable to ‘Kelly Collura’ to the first class or place a check in her teacher mailbox.
Class Contact:
Kelly Collura, Kelly.Collura@apsva.us
Spring Dates: April 8th - June 3rd; NO class April 22nd; 8 classes total
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ETC Drama Comedy of Characters
Grades: 3-5
Zanny as the class is, there’s a lazzi to learn! Whether they are the money hungry Pantalone, the braggadocio Capitano, or the bumbling servants called Zanny, students will have a blast acting out classic characters in different scenarios! Using physical theatre and improvisation, students will dive right into the classic Commedia dell’Arte style of character creation, movement, and acting. While exploring these over-the-top characters, students will learn to control body movement, comedic timing, and how to project emotions through movement. Family and friends are invited to laugh along at the final sharing on the last day of class.
Fee: $96
Payment Information: Please bring a check payable to 'Educational Theater Company' to the first class.
Class Contact: Ashley Hammond, Ashley.hammond@educationaltheatrecompany.org
Spring Dates: April 8th - June 3rd; NO class April 22nd; 8 classes total
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