CalendarLawton is buzzing with activities both before and after school, which is truly a sign of a healthy, happy student body. Some activities are offered by semester, and others are available year-round. A brief description of current club offerings follow. Please click each link for further information.
Enrichment activities are either administered by the PTA or administered by independent practitioners. PTA activities have a central registration form that must be completed for each child, for each activity. Independent practitioners all have their own registration materials. Please see the descriptions and follow instructions regarding how to register.
Activities Administered by the Lawton PTA
— register by completing the PTA registration,form found below–
NEW ! Winter & Spring 2012 Offerings – Full Packet
Registration Form – Click here (see pp 7-8 in full packet above)
Registration Deadline – 12/5 – 12/16 (iPad Animation, Lego Animation and ZumbAtomic; 12/5 – 1/20 (all other classes)
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MONDAYS
CIRC FIT WITH MRS. PARKS AND MRS. SCHUMER
The 2nd session of CIRC-FIT will change its focus to beginning tumbling, beginning unicycle, jump rope and double dutch, and ZumbAtomic. All ages welcome but keep in mind that some kindergarteners may not be able to reach the pedals on a unicycle.
See attached flyer for more details.
Tuition: $150 (per session) or $270 (full year) – includes snack and end of year swim party
Day: Monday
Dates: Session 2:Feb 27 – June 11 (14 weeks)
Time: 3:00 – 4:15 in the Lawton Gym
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YOGA WITH MRS. EVANS
Certified yoga instructor and former Lawton parent Claudette Evans will help your child develop a love of yoga. See attached flyer for more details.
Tuition: $120 – includes snack
Day: Monday
Dates: Session 2: Feb 27 – June 11
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 in the Lawton Commons
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iPAD 2 ANIMATION WITH LUKAS ALLENBAUGH
Have you ever watched cartoons on T.V. and wished you could make your own? In this class students will make original cartoons on an iPad 2, using the animation program “DoInk”. Drawing and animation skills are taught! Class designed for grade 1st ‐ 5th. See attached flyer for more details.
Tuition: $135 (per session)
Day: Monday
Dates: Session 2: Jan 23 –March 19
Session 3: April 9 ‐ June 11
Time: 3:05 – 4:30 in Room 111
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KNITTING WITH MRS. METTEER AND MRS. BLAU
Back by popular demand is Lawton’s Knitting Club! All ages and levels of experience welcome. See attached flyer for more details.
Tuition: $165 (fee includes snacks and materials)
Day: Monday
Dates: Session 2: Feb 27 – June 11 (14 weeks)
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 in Room 207
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TUESDAYS
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED UNICYCLE WITH MRS. PARKS
Students in this group have the expectation of knowing certain skills and must have a very good attitude and work ethic. Unicycling is a wonderful individual activity that teaches discipline and focus for oneself but also teamwork and cooperation with others. See attached flyer for details.
Tuition: $160 (per session) or $290 (whole year) includes snack, t‐shirt, and end of the year swim party.
Day: Tuesday
Dates: Session 2: Feb 14 – June 5 (15 weeks)
(end of the year performance June 8th)
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 in the Lawton Gym
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K-2 CREATURE MAKING WITH COCO HOWARD
Ever see those cute and cuddly creatures in stores as you walk by? Now is your chance to make your own! This very popular class helps you discover the artist in you as you design and create your own creature. See attached flyer for details and to see the instructor’s website.
Tuition: $210 (session 2)
Day: Tuesday
Dates: Session 2: Feb. 28 ‐ June 12 (15 weeks)
Time: 3:00 – 4:10 in Room 111
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K‐2 LAWTON DOLPHIN CHOIR WITH MRS. COOPER
For 1st and 2nd grade students, Dolphin Choir is for students who love to sing and want to learn beginning choir skills. 2nd grade students will be allowed to audition for the 3‐5 Choir for Session 2. See attached flyer for more information.
Tuition: $100 (session 2)
Day: Tuesday
Dates: Session 2: March 27 ‐ June 12 (11 weeks)
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 in the Music Room 210
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K – 2 ZUMBATOMIC WITH MRS. SCHUMER
ZumbAtomic is a FUN dance fitness class designed for kids. Students will learn Hip Hop to Funk, Latin Rhythms and fun games during this hour long class. My playlist is set to the hottest tracks from Pop – Top 40, World Music and so much more, all kid friendly of course. Students can learn up to 10 different dances in an hour session! Dance experience is not necessary; the goal is to keep kids active and moving! This class is appropriate for all ages and will be open to grades K‐5! See attached flyer for details.
Tuition: $125 per session ‐ includes snack
Day: Wednesday
Dates: Session 2 – Jan 4 – Mar 21 (11 weeks) (no class Tues 1/24 – furlough day; combined class on Wed 1/25)
Session 3 – Mar 28 – June 13 (11 weeks) (must register by 1/20 for this session)
Time: 3:00 – 4:15 in the Lawton Commons
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WEDNESDAYS
3rd -5th ZUMBATOMIC WITH MRS. SCHUMER
ZumbAtomic is a FUN dance fitness class designed for kids. Students will learn Hip Hop to Funk, Latin Rhythms and fun games during this hour long class. My playlist is set to the hottest tracks from Pop – Top 40, World Music and so much more, all kid friendly of course. Students can learn up to 10 different dances in an hour session! Dance experience is not necessary; the goal is to keep kids active and moving! This class is appropriate for all ages and will be open to grades K‐5! See attached flyer for details.
Tuition: $125 per session ‐ includes snack
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Session 2 – Jan 4 – Mar 21 (11 weeks)
Session 3 – Mar 28 – June 13 (11 weeks) (must register by 1/20 for this session)
Time: 3:00 – 4:15 in the Lawton Commons
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LEGO ANIMATION WITH LUKAS ALLENBAUGH
Bring in LEGO® pieces from home or use the ones brought by the instructor to create your own stop‐motion LEGO® movies. Students will learn how to operate a digital camera and construct props and backgrounds and will edit their own video and sound on an iPad2. Class designed for grade 1st ‐ 5th. See attached flyer for details.
Tuition: $135 (per session)
Day: Wednesday
Dates: Session 2: Jan 11 ‐ March 21
Session 3: April 4 ‐ June 6
Time: 3:05 – 4:30 in Room 111
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THURSDAYS
INTERMEDIATE TUMBLING WITH MRS. TURNER AND MRS. PARKS
Students in intermediate tumbling have the expectation of knowing certain skills and must have a very good attitude and work ethic. See attached flyer for details.
Tuition: $160 (per session) includes snack, t‐shirt, and end of the year swim party.
Day: Thursday
Dates: Session 2 – Feb 9 – June 7 (15 weeks)
No class on April 12th due to World Cultures Night
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 in the Lawton Gym
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K‐2 DRAMA WITH MRS. MCDONAGH
Does your child have a flair for the dramatic? Join Lawton kindergarten teacher Tracy McDonagh for this comprehensive theater program learning basic skills: acting, improvisation, scene work, voice, and body presentation. Staging, costume, and prop making included. Each session culminates in a live performance. See attached flyer for details.
Tuition: $150 (per session) or $275 (whole year)
Day: Thursday
Dates: Session 2 – Feb 9 – May 31
No class on Feb 16th due to Science Fair and April 12th due to World Cultures Night
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 in the Lawton Commons
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FRIDAYS
3‐5 CREATURE MAKING WITH COCO HOWARD
Ever see those cute and cuddly creatures in stores as you walk by? Now is your chance to make your own! This very popular class helps you discover the artist in you as you design and create your own creature. See attached flyer for details and to see the instructor’s website.
Tuition: $195 (per session)
Day: Friday
Dates: Session 2: March 2 ‐ June 15 (14 weeks )
Time: 3:00 – 4:10 in Room 111
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LAWTON CHORUS WITH MRS. COOPER
All 3rd – 5th grade students welcome and returning 2nd graders. Lawton Chorus is an honor choir and we will be working on challenging choir pieces. More detailed information on attached flyer.
Tuition: $100 (session 2), $150 (whole year)
Day: Friday
Dates: Session 2: Feb 3 – June 8 (16 weeks) – additional rehearsals on Wed. Feb 15, March 14, June 6
Time: Fridays 8:00 – 8:50 in the Music Room 210
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3RD – 5TH DRAMA WITH MRS. MCDONAGH
Does your child have a flair for the dramatic? Join Lawton kindergarten teacher Tracy McDonagh for this comprehensive theater program learning basic skills: acting, improvisation, scene work, voice, and body presentation. Staging, costume, and prop making included. Each session culminates in a live performance. See attached flyer for details.
Tuition: $150 (per session) or $275 (whole year)
Day: Friday
Dates: Session 2: Feb 17 – June 8 (14 weeks)
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 in the Lawton Commons
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Activities Administered by Independent Practitioners
— direct registration with provider is required, see details below —
Chess 4 Life
Meets: Fridays from 7:50 – 8:50(Commons)
Dates: January 13th to April 6th (10 classes) No chess on 1/27, 2/24, 3/16.
Fee: $125 (after Jan 6th, price is $135)
Contact: kids@chess4life.com or 425-283-0549
Registration and payment online at www.chess4life.com
Who Should Attend?: Any student interested in learning or increasing his or her knowledge of chess.
Material Covered: Both basic and advanced principles of chess are taught to players of all levels.
Principal instructors: Experienced Chess4Life chess coaches, who work closely with National Master Elliott Neff, follow the Chess4Life curriculum designed by Elliott.
*Registration is limited and class fills up quickly. Register early to reserve your place!
See Flyer for more information and registration information.
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Foreign Language - offered by The Language Link
Registration begins January 3.
Deadline for registration is January 15, 2012
www.thelanguagelinkllc.com
Give your child the opportunity to learn a world language! The Language Link classes are forming for the winter/spring session on site at Lawton Elementary, so register now to secure a space!
Art, music, games and fun – Students learn academic and social language skills through games, art, drama, music, physical activities and spontaneous conversation. The focus is on development of oral proficiency.
Small Classes sizes – Class size is capped at 12 students, and requires a minimum of 8, students per class – you will be notified by email of schedule changes due to class sizes. If you do not have internet access,
please call Barbara Ford at 708-4633.
Schedule – February -June 2012. Classes meet two or three times per week before or after school. Please see web site for specific class schedules along with tuition and payment procedures.
Questions? Please email info@thelanguagelinkllc.com or call 206-708-4633
Barbara Ford
www.thelanguagelinkllc.com
(206) 708-4633
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