Monday Course Selection
Course / Grade / Instructor(s) / Enrollment (Min-Max) / Tuition Fee / DayAct Now!“Under the Sea” / 2-5 / Leigh Brooks / 8-14 / $175/10weeks (includes materials) / Monday
Description:If you enjoyed the Act Now students performing A Hard Knock Life in last year’s Variety Show, then this year’s productions are sure to delight! Professional actress and teaching artist, Leigh Brooks, is offering TWO performance-based classes this Spring! Each exciting course is designed to not only teach students basic skills in voice, acting, and dance, but will culminate in an unveiling of their talent and hard work in a live performance at the 2016 Weller Variety Show. Previous experience in an acting class or on stage is not a prerequisite to this course, however, students should be confident, read well, and be ready and able to play and work with others in a script-heavy, focused environment.
Under the Sea- Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends inthis colorful toe-tapping and fin-flapping musical number from Disney's Broadway production of The Little Mermaid.
Greased Lightning- SEE WEDNESDAY
**Must be available to perform on the evening of May 6 for the SWES Variety Show
**Additional rehearsal time on scheduled class days may occur
***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE THAT BEGINS 2/22.***
Class dates: Feb. 22, 29 March 7, 14, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2 (holiday March 21)
Pottery Around The World: Travel Through Ceramics / K-5 / Jimmy Potters / 12-25 / $245/10 weeks (includes materials) / Monday
Description:Jimmy Potters Workshop is an exciting and unique ceramic after school program designed to provide children with the experience of an actual professional pottery studio in a mobile setting. During each weekly program, the students will learn and gain new knowledge about cultures around the world while creating beautiful projects inspired by that country. From Morocco to Japan, students will experience different cultures through clay building & pottery painting. Children will travel the world one masterpiece at a time. The projects are fun and creative and will be taught by our accomplished artist/teachers. No prior ceramics or clay experience is required. More challenging work will be assigned to students with previous experience.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE
Class dates: 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 (2/15 & 3/21= HOLIDAY)
3D Printing--Intro / 4-5 / Sandy Schaefer / Max 20 / $169/10 weeks / Monday
Description:We will use TinkerCAD and a 3D printer to design and print. This introductory class will teach kids to use the program and tie together math, engineering and creativity to take a concept to production in 10-weeks.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE
Class dates: 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 (2/15 & 3/21= HOLIDAY)
Tuesday Course Selection
Course / Grade / Instructor(s) / Enrollment (Min-Max) / Tuition / Day3D Printing--Intro / 2-3 / Sandy Schaefer / 20 max / $169/10 weeks / Tuesday
Description: We will use TinkerCAD and a 3D printer to design and print. This introductory class will teach kids to use the program and tie together math, engineering and creativity to take a concept to production in 10-weeks.
Please note: THIS IS A10 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 (3/22=Holiday)
Young Rembrandts Cartooning / K-3, 4-5 / Young Rembrandts / 5-15 / $119.60/8 weeks / Tuesday
Description: Students learn and develop their ability to draw cartoon imagery, including action, irony and emotional expression of characters. We use stepwise instruction to encourage students to create their own independent versions of our cartoon lessons, with animated characters in humorous settings. Our curriculum is varied and challenging, with new, engaging cartooning lessons every week, and every session. Our goal is to provide students with a fun introduction to cartooning techniques such as exaggeration, caricature and personification, to make playful art of their own.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN 8 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, (3/22=Holiday)
Wild Cat Dancers / K-5 / Ms. Frenck & Ms. Carfagno / 10-25 / $130/10 weeks / Tuesday
Description: Do you like to dance? Would you like to learn a new hip hopdance routine to be in the next Wildcat Talent Show? Then this is the class for you! At the end of the 10th class, the kids will perform their dance routine to their parents. Then in April we will get together again tohave rehearsals for the talent show. Join us to learn some new hip hopdance moves and a routine to show off!
Please note: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 (3/22=Holiday)
Slapshot Floor Hockey / K-2, 3-5 / Overtime Athletics / 8-30 / $92/8 weeks / Tuesday
Description: You shoot, you SCORE! No longer just a game for a frozen pond, Floor Hockey is a one size fits all game of speed, coordination, and thrills. This gym class favorite is now available after school. Game Play and skill work to include stick handling, dodging, ball control, and of course shooting will be introduced and practiced from week to week. Learn the different ways to put a shot on goal by incorporating wrist shots, slap shots, snap shots, and the backhand. Slap Shot Floor Hockey just might be the first stop on the road to the Stanley Cup… All aboard!
**PARTICIPANTS IN LAST SEMESTER’S LACROSSE CLASS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT.** (Please contact us at )
Please Note: THIS IS AN 8 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29 (3/22=Holiday)
Wednesday Course Selection
Course / Grade / Instructor(s) / Enrollment (Min-Max) / Tuition / DayChess / K-5 / Silver Knights Chess / Min 10 / $153/10 weeks / Wednesday
Description: Chess club is taught by experienced Silver Knights Chess players and educators using a curriculum developed by National Masters. Each weekly session is a mix of learning and play. Playing chess is a great way to develop a child’s critical thinking skills, sportsmanship, and patience — all while having fun!
Please note: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 (3/23=HOLIDAY)
Act Now! “Greased Lightning” / 2-5 / Leigh Brooks / 8-14 / $175/10 weeks (includes materials) / Wednesday
Description:If you enjoyed the Act Now students performing A Hard Knock Life in last year’s Variety Show, then this year’s productions are sure to delight! Professional actress and teaching artist, Leigh Brooks, is offering TWO performance-based classes this Spring! Each exciting course is designed to not only teach students basic skills in voice, acting, and dance, but will culminate in an unveiling of their talent and hard work in a live performance at the 2016 Weller Variety Show. Previous experience in an acting class or on stage is not a prerequisite to this course, however, students should be confident, read well, and be ready and able to play and work with others in a script-heavy, focused environment.
Greased Lightning-In this energetic number from one of Broadway’s most popular musicals, head greaser, Danny Zuko, and his hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” show off his car, “Greased Lightning,” to the gum-snapping, skirt-twirling “Pink Ladies.” This class is perfect for boys who want to sing, dance…and look really cool doing it!
**Must be available to perform on the evening of May 6th for the SWES Variety Show
**Additional rehearsal time on scheduled class days may occur.
**Please note: This is a 10 Week course beginning FEB 17.**
Class Dates:Feb. 17, March 2, 9, 16, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4(no class Feb. 24 and Holiday March 23)
Math Olympiad / 4-5 / Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell / Max 40 / $150/14weeks / Wednesday
Description:Do you want to be challenged in math and compete against other “Mathletes” from across the country and world? Come and join the Steuart Weller Math Team!Our main focus will be on the monthly Math Olympiad Contest. There will also be two teams (4th and 5th) chosen from Steuart Weller to compete in the Loudoun County Math Olympiad Championships that will be held in March of 2016. We will enter other math contests as we learn about them. The prerequisite for this club is that you must love to be challenged with high level math problems.
**RETURNING STUDENTS MUST RE-REGISTER!! MATH OLYMPIAD STUDENTS MAY BEGIN PARTICIPATING IN CLASSES JANUARY 6TH IF CLEARED BY MR. OR MRS. MITCHELL.**
Please Note: THIS IS A14WEEK COURSE.
Class dates: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 (3/23=HOLIDAY)
Wednesday Course Selection (Continued)
Course / Grade / Instructor(s) / Enrollment (Min-Max) / Tuition / DayRobotics: Lego® Mindstorms® NXT and EV3 Robot Programming / 3-5 / Little Einstein Explorers / 10-12 / $118/6 weeks / Wednesday
Description: Using simple to advanced programming on Lego® Mindstorms® and EV3 robots, students build, program, and test their solutions based on real-life robotics technology. Students also develop team work and problem solving skills as they brainstorm through creative solutions. To accomplish these tasks they design, build, test and iteratively evaluate; continuously enhancing their skills while attempting to solve interesting problems or improving robot performance.
Please note: THIS IS A 6 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9
Squishy Electronics / K-3 / Little Einstein Explorers / 10-12 / $118/6 weeks / Wednesday
Description: Would you like to make animals using conductive dough and light them up? How about playing some music using bananas as a keyboard? Students investigate and study components such as connectors, resistors, capacitors, sensors, switches, integrated circuits and motors using conductive dough and easy to assemble Snapcircuits®. Using these building blocks of electronics, students build various projects such as alarms, flying saucers, an AM radio, light sensitive devices and many more.
Please note: THIS IS A 6 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9
Thursday Course Selection
Course / Grade / Instructor(s) / Enrollment (Min-Max) / Tuition / DayFashion Designing / 2-5 / Little Einstein Explorers / 10-16 / $118/6weeks + $5 materials fee to be paid to instructor / Thursday
Description:What’s it like to be a fashion designer? Like designing dresses, princess gowns, summer outfits or sports wear? Budding fashionistas will create designs that reflect their style. Create designs for yourself or for toys! Learn the art of sketching designs, using accessories to mix and match and explore various fabrics. Create a portfolio of your own designer originals or use from our designs. Watch one of your designs come to life by designing, sewing** and draping on mannequins. Take home your portfolio, your designed outfit* and matching shoes too! (*Outfit and shoes are designed to fit 11” inch mannequins.** Involves sewing for older grade students (No prior sewing experience necessary))
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A6 WEEK COURSE.
Class dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10
Jr. Minecraft Programming / 1-3 / C3 Cyber Club / 8-12 / $189/8 weeks / Thursday
Description: Using a custom mod called “Computercraft”, students will learn how to program robots called “Turtles” inside the world of Minecraft. Kids will utilize problemsolving skills by learning how to program their robots to complete various tasks such as programming their turtles to automatically build, mine, and craft items and structures. They will be introduced to programming ifthenelse statements, forwhile loops, and implement their own functions using LUA, a simple scripting language. Looking for a fun way to introduce your child to programming? Why not do it using a game they love! Note: Basic reading skills required. Experience playing Minecraft preferred, but not required. Returning students benefit from NEW exercises and lessons!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN 8WEEK COURSE.
Class dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31 (3/24=Holiday)
Minecraft Programming / 4-5 / C3 Cyber Club / 8-12 / $189/8weeks / Thursday
Description:Using a custom mod called “Computercraft”, students will learn how to program robots called “Turtles” inside the world of Minecraft. Kids will utilize problemsolving skills by learning how to program their robots to complete various tasks such as programming their turtles to automatically build, mine, and craft items and structures. They will be introduced to programming ifthenelse statements, forwhile loops, and implement their own functions using LUA, a simple scripting language. Looking for a fun way to introduce your child to programming? Why not do it using a game they love! Note: Basic reading skills required. Experience playing Minecraft preferred, but not required. Returning students benefit from NEW exercises and lessons!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN 8 WEEK COURSE.
Class dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31 (3/24=Holiday)
Fencing / 3-5 / Geoff Butler, LLC / 6-12 / $140/8 weeks* / Thursday
Description: After-School Fencing - NEW! Come experience this fun, safe sport that can be enjoyed by kids with all levels of athletic ability. Students will learn to fence using safe equipment (helmet, vest with scoring area, and foil) specifically designed for youth who want to give this Olympic sport a try. Fencing improves coordination, strengthens hand eye coordination as well as physical and mental agility, teaches discipline, and positively affects overall fitness. And it’s FUN! Taught by Safe Sport Certified™, United States Fencing Association (USFA) Professional Coach Geoff Butler. All equipment provided – students should wear clothing and shoes appropriate for athletic activity. *United States Fencing Association (USFA) non-competitive membership (required) included.*
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN 8 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31 (3/24=Holiday)