Saturday, December 12, 2009
After School Ceramics Class
Rio del Mar’s After School Program will be offering another Ceramics enrichment class taught by Jenni Ward. Jenni is an experienced Spectra Art teacher through the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz.
Description:
This class will learn the basic forms of ceramics and have the opportunity to have their projects fired and glazed. There will be a $75 charge for the teacher, supplies and kiln fee. Students in 2nd through 6th grade will able to participate. Students who have taken the class may continue because she does new projects.
Dates – Thursdays in the cafeteria starting on January 21st – March 25th
Times – 2:00 – 3:25 p.m.
Please check the after school website for the students’ first 20 names who were enrolled in the class. There will be five slots for alternates.
http://riodelmarafterschool.blogspot.com
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Child’s Name_________________________Teacher________________Grade_______
___________________________ _________________________________
Parent’s Signature E-mail(Please write neatly)
Rio del Mar’s After School Program will be offering another Ceramics enrichment class taught by Jenni Ward. Jenni is an experienced Spectra Art teacher through the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz.
Description:
This class will learn the basic forms of ceramics and have the opportunity to have their projects fired and glazed. There will be a $75 charge for the teacher, supplies and kiln fee. Students in 2nd through 6th grade will able to participate. Students who have taken the class may continue because she does new projects.
Dates – Thursdays in the cafeteria starting on January 21st – March 25th
Times – 2:00 – 3:25 p.m.
Please check the after school website for the students’ first 20 names who were enrolled in the class. There will be five slots for alternates.
http://riodelmarafterschool.blogspot.com
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Child’s Name_________________________Teacher________________Grade_______
___________________________ _________________________________
Parent’s Signature E-mail(Please write neatly)
LEGO ROBOTIC CLASS DESCRIPTION
Engineering 1 (E1) - Students grades 3-8 will learn by doing! Working with a partner, students will cooperatively build and modify machines exhibiting basic engineering principles. Course uses industrial machines to cover the concepts of gears and gear ratios, simple machines, structures, forces in motion and more and is capped off with a final project.
[room requirements: tables, not desks]
[class size=12 to 24 students]
Vehicle Engineering (VE) – An exciting class where kids build 13 different vehicles capped off with a final project. Some of these vehicles haven’t been invented in the “real” world yet! Vehicles include everyday vehicles, concept cars, construction machines and more, to cover gearing and gear ratios, electric motors and energy, friction and forces in motion, and aerodynamics. Working with partners students will cooperatively build and modify machines exhibiting basic engineering principles. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12 years.
[room requirements: tables, not desks]
[class size=12 to 24 kids]
BATTLE BOTS (BB)- Students, ages 8 and up, learn to design and build their own motorized battle vehicles that battle demolition derby style. Working with a partner, students will cooperatively build and modify machines exhibiting basic engineering principles; simple and complex machines, gearing, and mechanical advantage. Students will try to flip, push, or smash their opponent’s battle vehicles. Brain over brawn through applied physics. Lessons demonstrate the use of mechanical lifts, nets, drills, ramps and more to disable or overcome other bots.
[room requirements: tables, not desks]
[class size=12 to 24 kids]
CLASS TIMES-TBA
[room requirements: tables, not desks]
[class size=12 to 24 students]
Vehicle Engineering (VE) – An exciting class where kids build 13 different vehicles capped off with a final project. Some of these vehicles haven’t been invented in the “real” world yet! Vehicles include everyday vehicles, concept cars, construction machines and more, to cover gearing and gear ratios, electric motors and energy, friction and forces in motion, and aerodynamics. Working with partners students will cooperatively build and modify machines exhibiting basic engineering principles. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12 years.
[room requirements: tables, not desks]
[class size=12 to 24 kids]
BATTLE BOTS (BB)- Students, ages 8 and up, learn to design and build their own motorized battle vehicles that battle demolition derby style. Working with a partner, students will cooperatively build and modify machines exhibiting basic engineering principles; simple and complex machines, gearing, and mechanical advantage. Students will try to flip, push, or smash their opponent’s battle vehicles. Brain over brawn through applied physics. Lessons demonstrate the use of mechanical lifts, nets, drills, ramps and more to disable or overcome other bots.
[room requirements: tables, not desks]
[class size=12 to 24 kids]
CLASS TIMES-TBA
Monday, November 30, 2009
New After School Opportunities
PARENTS OF RIO DEL MAR
Listed below are several new classes that are being offered at Rio del Mar's After School Program. To sign up for a paid class, please e-mail Martin Sweet at: martinsweet@comcast.net. Otherwise, have your child simply show up to the after school at 2:05 pm on the day your activity takes place.
MONDAYS- Starting on November 30th at 2-2:30pm and 3:30-4:25pm-TALENT SHOW CLASS-Students will have the opportunity come up with an individual, or group activity to showcase their talent in a school-wide Rio del Mar Talent Show coming in the Spring. During this time students will practice their performance on stage with sound and get support from Yolanda Beaudoin, an enrichment teacher and camp director at Kruz Kidz.
(NO CHARGE)
CHESS CLUB-Come to Mr. Sweet's class for some serious chess competition and skills instruction in Room 12 from 3:30-4:25. Tournaments will be scheduled in the spring.
(NO CHARGE)
MATH SPECIALIST-Our Math Specialist, Tiffany Mitchener, is here each Monday working with 4th-6th grade students who need extra support in Math. She meets with students at 2:30-3:30 in the library. (NO CHARGE)
TUESDAYS-PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY/SCIENCE -Starting again on December 1st in the library at 12:15-1:20.
COST: $50-Checks made out to Rio del Mar Parent Alliance
WEDNESDAYS-BEGINNING GUITAR-(Room 10-Mr. McMillan's Class-2:35-3:25 pm for an eight-week session
and INTERMEDIATE GUITAR (Room 12-Mr. Sweet's Class 2:35-3:25 for an eight-week session)
COST: $75-Checks made out to Rio del Mar Parent Alliance
READING SPECIALIST-Is your child struggling with reading? Come to the after school where Lea Robinson is working with a small
group of students to work on decoding, fluency, comprehension and inferential skills each Wednesday from 2:25-3:30 pm
THURSDAYS-Wii Rockband/Beatles/High School Musical-Practice your musical skills by singing to gain vocal/rhythmic skills to try out for the new Rio Rockbands coming in the fall of 2010. (No charge) 5 students each day will be selected after the recess at after school who seriously want to try out for the band.
READING SPECIALIST-Is your child struggling with reading? Come to the after school where Maya Holguin is working with a small
group of students to work on decoding, fluency, comprehension and inferential skills each Wednesday from 2:25-3:30 pm
CERAMICS CLASS will start on Thursdays in January after the break. Sign ups will take place in December.
RIO DEL MAR NEWSPAPER- We will be recruiting Reporters, Editors, Artists, Photographers and Computer Savvy students that would like to start a Rio Newspaper. (Printed and Digital) Our Librarian, Melissa Ramos, with a team of 4th, 5th and 6th graders, will begin this new adventure after the Winter Break. (NO CHARGE FOR THIS CLASS)
Listed below are several new classes that are being offered at Rio del Mar's After School Program. To sign up for a paid class, please e-mail Martin Sweet at: martinsweet@comcast.net. Otherwise, have your child simply show up to the after school at 2:05 pm on the day your activity takes place.
MONDAYS- Starting on November 30th at 2-2:30pm and 3:30-4:25pm-TALENT SHOW CLASS-Students will have the opportunity come up with an individual, or group activity to showcase their talent in a school-wide Rio del Mar Talent Show coming in the Spring. During this time students will practice their performance on stage with sound and get support from Yolanda Beaudoin, an enrichment teacher and camp director at Kruz Kidz.
(NO CHARGE)
CHESS CLUB-Come to Mr. Sweet's class for some serious chess competition and skills instruction in Room 12 from 3:30-4:25. Tournaments will be scheduled in the spring.
(NO CHARGE)
MATH SPECIALIST-Our Math Specialist, Tiffany Mitchener, is here each Monday working with 4th-6th grade students who need extra support in Math. She meets with students at 2:30-3:30 in the library. (NO CHARGE)
TUESDAYS-PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY/SCIENCE -Starting again on December 1st in the library at 12:15-1:20.
COST: $50-Checks made out to Rio del Mar Parent Alliance
WEDNESDAYS-BEGINNING GUITAR-(Room 10-Mr. McMillan's Class-2:35-3:25 pm for an eight-week session
and INTERMEDIATE GUITAR (Room 12-Mr. Sweet's Class 2:35-3:25 for an eight-week session)
COST: $75-Checks made out to Rio del Mar Parent Alliance
READING SPECIALIST-Is your child struggling with reading? Come to the after school where Lea Robinson is working with a small
group of students to work on decoding, fluency, comprehension and inferential skills each Wednesday from 2:25-3:30 pm
THURSDAYS-Wii Rockband/Beatles/High School Musical-Practice your musical skills by singing to gain vocal/rhythmic skills to try out for the new Rio Rockbands coming in the fall of 2010. (No charge) 5 students each day will be selected after the recess at after school who seriously want to try out for the band.
READING SPECIALIST-Is your child struggling with reading? Come to the after school where Maya Holguin is working with a small
group of students to work on decoding, fluency, comprehension and inferential skills each Wednesday from 2:25-3:30 pm
CERAMICS CLASS will start on Thursdays in January after the break. Sign ups will take place in December.
RIO DEL MAR NEWSPAPER- We will be recruiting Reporters, Editors, Artists, Photographers and Computer Savvy students that would like to start a Rio Newspaper. (Printed and Digital) Our Librarian, Melissa Ramos, with a team of 4th, 5th and 6th graders, will begin this new adventure after the Winter Break. (NO CHARGE FOR THIS CLASS)
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Beginning Guitar Class
BEGINNING GUITAR CLASS
Rio del Mar’s After School Program will be offering another class entitled Introduction to Guitar on Wednesdays. Mr. McMillan will be teaching this class in Room 10 and it is intended for children who have not taken guitar before. This class will be open to the first ten 2nd-6th grade students who return this form to Mr. Sweet in Room 12 with their parent’s permission. There will be a charge of $75 for this class, which is under $10 per lesson. Please make the check out to the Parent Alliance. This class has limited enrollment because teaching guitar requires a smaller class in order to maximize our time. This class is an 8–week course, so attendance is important. Also, please make sure your child practices at home to apply the skills they have learned. Please bring only acoustic/classical guitars.
• Dates –Wednesdays starting December 2nd – February 10th.
• Times – 2:35 – 3:30 pm in ROOM 10
Description – This class will be an experiential guitar class consisting of guitar fundamentals, playing chords, some music theory, tuning, stringing, singing and a lot of fun. I will be sharing my experience in playing guitar and how important is to me. Sign up and you may become the future Jimi Hendrix!
Please check the after school website for the students’ first 10 names who were enrolled in the class. http://riodelmarafterschool.blogspot.com The extra students will automatically be placed in the next class.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Child’s Name_________________________Teacher________________Grade_______
____________________________________ _____________________________________
Signature E-mail
ENROLLED STUDENTS
Ryan S. $
Edwin $
Sasha $
Kylie H.
Jordan B.
Cole D.
Brandon P.
Mauricio S.$
Raphael S.$
Rio del Mar’s After School Program will be offering another class entitled Introduction to Guitar on Wednesdays. Mr. McMillan will be teaching this class in Room 10 and it is intended for children who have not taken guitar before. This class will be open to the first ten 2nd-6th grade students who return this form to Mr. Sweet in Room 12 with their parent’s permission. There will be a charge of $75 for this class, which is under $10 per lesson. Please make the check out to the Parent Alliance. This class has limited enrollment because teaching guitar requires a smaller class in order to maximize our time. This class is an 8–week course, so attendance is important. Also, please make sure your child practices at home to apply the skills they have learned. Please bring only acoustic/classical guitars.
• Dates –Wednesdays starting December 2nd – February 10th.
• Times – 2:35 – 3:30 pm in ROOM 10
Description – This class will be an experiential guitar class consisting of guitar fundamentals, playing chords, some music theory, tuning, stringing, singing and a lot of fun. I will be sharing my experience in playing guitar and how important is to me. Sign up and you may become the future Jimi Hendrix!
Please check the after school website for the students’ first 10 names who were enrolled in the class. http://riodelmarafterschool.blogspot.com The extra students will automatically be placed in the next class.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Child’s Name_________________________Teacher________________Grade_______
____________________________________ _____________________________________
Signature E-mail
ENROLLED STUDENTS
Ryan S. $
Edwin $
Sasha $
Kylie H.
Jordan B.
Cole D.
Brandon P.
Mauricio S.$
Raphael S.$
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
New After School Opportunities
PARENTS OF RIO DEL MAR
Listed below are several new classes that are being offered at Rio del Mar's After School Program. To sign up for a paid class, please e-mail Martin Sweet at: martinsweet@comcast.net. Otherwise, have your child simply show up to the after school at 2:05 pm on the day your activity takes place.
MONDAYS- Starting on November 30th at 2-2:30pm and 3:30-4:25pm-TALENT SHOW CLASS-Students will have the opportunity come up with an individual, or group activity to showcase their talent in a school-wide Rio del Mar Talent Show coming in the Spring. During this time students will practice their performance on stage with sound and get support from Yolanda Beaudoin, an enrichment teacher and camp director at Kruz Kidz.
(NO CHARGE)
CHESS CLUB-Come to Mr. Sweet's class for some serious chess competition and skills instruction in Room 12 from 3:30-4:25. Tournaments will be scheduled in the spring.
(NO CHARGE)
MATH SPECIALIST-Our Math Specialist, Tiffany Mitchener, is here each Monday working with 4th-6th grade students who need extra support in Math. She meets with students at 2:30-3:30 in the library. (NO CHARGE)
TUESDAYS-PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY/SCIENCE -Starting again on December 1st in the library at 12:15-1:20.
COST: $50-Checks made out to Rio del Mar Parent Alliance
WEDNESDAYS-BEGINNING GUITAR-(Room 10-Mr. McMillan's Class-2:35-3:25 pm for an eight-week session
and INTERMEDIATE GUITAR (Room 12-Mr. Sweet's Class 2:35-3:25 for an eight-week session)
COST: $75-Checks made out to Rio del Mar Parent Alliance
READING SPECIALIST-Is your child struggling with reading? Come to the after school where Lea Robinson is working with a small
group of students to work on decoding, fluency, comprehension and inferential skills each Wednesday from 2:25-3:30 pm
THURSDAYS-Wii Rockband/Beatles/High School Musical-Practice your musical skills by singing to gain vocal/rhythmic skills to try out for the new Rio Rockbands coming in the fall of 2010. (No charge) 5 students each day will be selected after the recess at after school who seriously want to try out for the band.
READING SPECIALIST-Is your child struggling with reading? Come to the after school where Maya Holguin is working with a small
group of students to work on decoding, fluency, comprehension and inferential skills each Wednesday from 2:25-3:30 pm
CERAMICS CLASS will start on Thursdays in January after the break. Sign ups will take place in December.
RIO DEL MAR NEWSPAPER- We will be recruiting Reporters, Editors, Artists, Photographers and Computer Savvy students that would like to start a Rio Newspaper. (Printed and Digital) Our Librarian, Melissa Ramos, with a team of 4th, 5th and 6th graders, will begin this new adventure after the Winter Break. (NO CHARGE FOR THIS CLASS)
Listed below are several new classes that are being offered at Rio del Mar's After School Program. To sign up for a paid class, please e-mail Martin Sweet at: martinsweet@comcast.net. Otherwise, have your child simply show up to the after school at 2:05 pm on the day your activity takes place.
MONDAYS- Starting on November 30th at 2-2:30pm and 3:30-4:25pm-TALENT SHOW CLASS-Students will have the opportunity come up with an individual, or group activity to showcase their talent in a school-wide Rio del Mar Talent Show coming in the Spring. During this time students will practice their performance on stage with sound and get support from Yolanda Beaudoin, an enrichment teacher and camp director at Kruz Kidz.
(NO CHARGE)
CHESS CLUB-Come to Mr. Sweet's class for some serious chess competition and skills instruction in Room 12 from 3:30-4:25. Tournaments will be scheduled in the spring.
(NO CHARGE)
MATH SPECIALIST-Our Math Specialist, Tiffany Mitchener, is here each Monday working with 4th-6th grade students who need extra support in Math. She meets with students at 2:30-3:30 in the library. (NO CHARGE)
TUESDAYS-PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY/SCIENCE -Starting again on December 1st in the library at 12:15-1:20.
COST: $50-Checks made out to Rio del Mar Parent Alliance
WEDNESDAYS-BEGINNING GUITAR-(Room 10-Mr. McMillan's Class-2:35-3:25 pm for an eight-week session
and INTERMEDIATE GUITAR (Room 12-Mr. Sweet's Class 2:35-3:25 for an eight-week session)
COST: $75-Checks made out to Rio del Mar Parent Alliance
READING SPECIALIST-Is your child struggling with reading? Come to the after school where Lea Robinson is working with a small
group of students to work on decoding, fluency, comprehension and inferential skills each Wednesday from 2:25-3:30 pm
THURSDAYS-Wii Rockband/Beatles/High School Musical-Practice your musical skills by singing to gain vocal/rhythmic skills to try out for the new Rio Rockbands coming in the fall of 2010. (No charge) 5 students each day will be selected after the recess at after school who seriously want to try out for the band.
READING SPECIALIST-Is your child struggling with reading? Come to the after school where Maya Holguin is working with a small
group of students to work on decoding, fluency, comprehension and inferential skills each Wednesday from 2:25-3:30 pm
CERAMICS CLASS will start on Thursdays in January after the break. Sign ups will take place in December.
RIO DEL MAR NEWSPAPER- We will be recruiting Reporters, Editors, Artists, Photographers and Computer Savvy students that would like to start a Rio Newspaper. (Printed and Digital) Our Librarian, Melissa Ramos, with a team of 4th, 5th and 6th graders, will begin this new adventure after the Winter Break. (NO CHARGE FOR THIS CLASS)
Friday, November 06, 2009
Physics and Chemistry Fun with Irvin/Intermediate Guitar
From the award winning nonprofit education foundation, Outdoor Science Exploration/Classroom Science Fun. A top teacher who teaches 100+ popular science classes at local schools every year. Active learning physics, chemistry, biology and geology with our hands-on approach! Essential concepts and special activities Higher level thinking skills. Please e-mail Mr. Sweet at:
martin_sweet@pvusd.net if you are interested in enrolling. The class will be on seven Restructured Tuesdays 12:15 - 1:20 pm in the Library starting December 1st through February 9th.
Class List as of Monday, November 16th
1. Athena M.$
2. Kourash $
3. Trevor F. $
4. Dana F.$
5. McKenna P.$
6. Ian C.$
7. Dario R.$
8. Gabby R.$
9. Lucas C.$
10. Kyrsta A.$
11. Lyssa A.$
12. Payson $
13. Helen Z.$
14. Carmella
15. Navid A.$
16. Luke S.$
17. Savannah S.$
18. Macie M. $
19. Dominica A.$
20. Talu G. $
21. Ryan B.$
22. Logan S.
23.Jack J. $-Class Closed-Waiting List for next session in Spring
1. Amy R.$
2.
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INTERMEDIATE GUITAR ENRICHMENT CLASS
Rio del Mar’s After School Program will be offering an Intermediate Guitar starting Wednesday, December 2nd in Room 12. In order to enroll in this class, your child needs to have had some guitar instruction prior to this. This class has limited enrollment because teaching guitar requires a smaller class in order to maximize our time. This will be a 8-week course. Please bring the guitar by in the morning on the day of the lesson, or they can bring it with them when the class begins. I have a couple extra guitars if your child does not have one. It is important for your child to practice each week to apply the new skills that were learned. Please bring acoustic guitars only and have your child tune their guitars prior to class.
ROCK ON!
MR. SWEET
Dates – Wednesdays- December 2nd-February 10th
ROOM 12
Times – 2:35 pm – 3:30 pm
Description – This guitar class consists of some music theory, guitar fundamentals, playing chords, power chords and new scales, learning to read music/guitar tablature and sing along with each other. Finally, this class will be taught by Mr. Sweet. You can listen to some of his band’s newly recorded songs at: http://www.myspace.com/wildrovers7
The first eight students that bring this form to Room 12 and a check for $75 written out to the Parent Alliance will be enrolled in the class. Please check the after school website to see if your child was enrolled. http://riodelmarafterschool.blogspot.com
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PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PORTION WITH A CHECK STAPLED AND MADE OUT TO PARENT ALLIANCE FOR $75.
________________________________ __________________________________
Student's Name Teacher
________________________________
E-mail
ENROLLED STUDENTS
Danner$
CURTIS M.
Lauren J.$
Johnothan H.$
Will M.$
Ian S.$
Kira H$
Josh S.$
Matthew Q.$
martin_sweet@pvusd.net if you are interested in enrolling. The class will be on seven Restructured Tuesdays 12:15 - 1:20 pm in the Library starting December 1st through February 9th.
Class List as of Monday, November 16th
1. Athena M.$
2. Kourash $
3. Trevor F. $
4. Dana F.$
5. McKenna P.$
6. Ian C.$
7. Dario R.$
8. Gabby R.$
9. Lucas C.$
10. Kyrsta A.$
11. Lyssa A.$
12. Payson $
13. Helen Z.$
14. Carmella
15. Navid A.$
16. Luke S.$
17. Savannah S.$
18. Macie M. $
19. Dominica A.$
20. Talu G. $
21. Ryan B.$
22. Logan S.
23.Jack J. $-Class Closed-Waiting List for next session in Spring
1. Amy R.$
2.
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INTERMEDIATE GUITAR ENRICHMENT CLASS
Rio del Mar’s After School Program will be offering an Intermediate Guitar starting Wednesday, December 2nd in Room 12. In order to enroll in this class, your child needs to have had some guitar instruction prior to this. This class has limited enrollment because teaching guitar requires a smaller class in order to maximize our time. This will be a 8-week course. Please bring the guitar by in the morning on the day of the lesson, or they can bring it with them when the class begins. I have a couple extra guitars if your child does not have one. It is important for your child to practice each week to apply the new skills that were learned. Please bring acoustic guitars only and have your child tune their guitars prior to class.
ROCK ON!
MR. SWEET
Dates – Wednesdays- December 2nd-February 10th
ROOM 12
Times – 2:35 pm – 3:30 pm
Description – This guitar class consists of some music theory, guitar fundamentals, playing chords, power chords and new scales, learning to read music/guitar tablature and sing along with each other. Finally, this class will be taught by Mr. Sweet. You can listen to some of his band’s newly recorded songs at: http://www.myspace.com/wildrovers7
The first eight students that bring this form to Room 12 and a check for $75 written out to the Parent Alliance will be enrolled in the class. Please check the after school website to see if your child was enrolled. http://riodelmarafterschool.blogspot.com
……………………………………………………………………………………………
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PORTION WITH A CHECK STAPLED AND MADE OUT TO PARENT ALLIANCE FOR $75.
________________________________ __________________________________
Student's Name Teacher
________________________________
ENROLLED STUDENTS
Danner$
CURTIS M.
Lauren J.$
Johnothan H.$
Will M.$
Ian S.$
Kira H$
Josh S.$
Matthew Q.$
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Generations Benefit Show
Where: Aptos High Performing Arts Center
When: Saturday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Physics and Chemistry Class
Our new Physics and Chemistry class will begin next Tuesday, September 29th. The class will be held in the LIBRARY for the 7-week class. From the award winning nonprofit education foundation, Outdoor Science Exploration / Classroom Science Fun
op teacher with OSE/CSF, Irvin teaches 100+ popular science classes at local schools every year.
Active learning physics, chemistry, biology and geology with our hands-on approach! Essential concepts and special activities
Higher level thinking skills A Composition NOTEBOOK and 2 PENCILS are needed each class for take home materials. Check out Irvin Lindsey at: http://www.osefun.com/
Here is the list of students enrolled thus far:
1. Helen Z.$
2. Nico H.$
3. Amy R.$
4. Dana F.$
5. Trevor F.$
6. Jacob N.$
7. Peyson B.
8. Maya B.
9. Ian C.$
10. Lucas $
11. Jack J.
12. Matthew S.$
op teacher with OSE/CSF, Irvin teaches 100+ popular science classes at local schools every year.
Active learning physics, chemistry, biology and geology with our hands-on approach! Essential concepts and special activities
Higher level thinking skills A Composition NOTEBOOK and 2 PENCILS are needed each class for take home materials. Check out Irvin Lindsey at: http://www.osefun.com/
Here is the list of students enrolled thus far:
1. Helen Z.$
2. Nico H.$
3. Amy R.$
4. Dana F.$
5. Trevor F.$
6. Jacob N.$
7. Peyson B.
8. Maya B.
9. Ian C.$
10. Lucas $
11. Jack J.
12. Matthew S.$
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Rio Rockers, Yellfire and The Exceeders!
Rio del Mar is fortunate to have three rock bands this year! The Rio Rockers will continue to add to their musical repertoire this year with four great songs by U2, The Cars, Led Zeppelin and Green Day. They will be performing in the community in the coming months ahead at Aptos High for a "Generations' Performance to benefit our high school's performing arts program on Saturday, October 24th. They will also join the Wild Rovers on Friday, December 18th for a big show at Don Quixote's in Felton.
A new band was recently formed with students ranging from 3rd through 6th grade. I was proud of all the students who tried out this year for the band. It takes a LOT of courage to stand up in front of everybody and give it your best. I was especially proud of three students in the new band who tried out last year, but didn't make it. They set a great example for the rest of the school to practice, practice and never give up! This new band is going to choose their name this Friday. They will be performing at a school assembly in December along with a couple of performances in the community.
Finally, I am happy to announce that I have added a new music teacher, Matthew Pinck, who has a variety of experience in Santa Cruz teaching instruments and leading youth rock bands. He will be taking over the helm of the Yellfire Band with all its members returning. These rock stars will also be performing in a winter school assembly and in the community in coming months.
Keep your eyes out and ears open for some amazing youth talent in music this coming year!
Martin Sweet
Music Coordinator/Teacher
"Where kind hearts and open minds rule."
A new band was recently formed with students ranging from 3rd through 6th grade. I was proud of all the students who tried out this year for the band. It takes a LOT of courage to stand up in front of everybody and give it your best. I was especially proud of three students in the new band who tried out last year, but didn't make it. They set a great example for the rest of the school to practice, practice and never give up! This new band is going to choose their name this Friday. They will be performing at a school assembly in December along with a couple of performances in the community.
Finally, I am happy to announce that I have added a new music teacher, Matthew Pinck, who has a variety of experience in Santa Cruz teaching instruments and leading youth rock bands. He will be taking over the helm of the Yellfire Band with all its members returning. These rock stars will also be performing in a winter school assembly and in the community in coming months.
Keep your eyes out and ears open for some amazing youth talent in music this coming year!
Martin Sweet
Music Coordinator/Teacher
"Where kind hearts and open minds rule."
Friday, September 04, 2009
New Ceramics Class Starting Thursday, September 10th
Class Enrollment ($=Paid)
1.Maggie C.$
2.Athena M.
3.Logan F.$
4.Maya B.
5.Anon W.$
6.Bella V.$
7.Eli V.$
8.Milo R. $
9.Coral M.$
10.Ryan B.$
11.Charlotte R.$
12.Ryan A.$
13.Jaden L.$
14.Tess O.$
15.Anon
16.Katelyn F.$
17.Indy B.$
18.Marco S.-$
19.Mariah S.-$
20.Aerin H.-$
21. Zoe B.
ALTERNATES-Next Class starts in December
Maya Y.
Trevor C.$
Tucker P.$
McKenna P.$
Ryan B.$
Aaron B.$
Cole R.$
Jeremy P.
Natalie S.
Jake L.
Jacob N.
Annika N.
1.Maggie C.$
2.Athena M.
3.Logan F.$
4.Maya B.
5.Anon W.$
6.Bella V.$
7.Eli V.$
8.Milo R. $
9.Coral M.$
10.Ryan B.$
11.Charlotte R.$
12.Ryan A.$
13.Jaden L.$
14.Tess O.$
15.Anon
16.Katelyn F.$
17.Indy B.$
18.Marco S.-$
19.Mariah S.-$
20.Aerin H.-$
21. Zoe B.
ALTERNATES-Next Class starts in December
Maya Y.
Trevor C.$
Tucker P.$
McKenna P.$
Ryan B.$
Aaron B.$
Cole R.$
Jeremy P.
Natalie S.
Jake L.
Jacob N.
Annika N.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Reading Specialist
Dear Parents,
As the After School Coordinator, I have hired two Reading Specialists for the After School Program. On Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Lea Robinson will be working with five 2nd grade students who are working below grade level in reading. On Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. Alyssa Street will be assisting five 3rd and 4th grade students. Please contact me a.s.a.p. if you would like your child to enroll in this effective reading intervention.
Martin Sweet
4th/5th Grade Teacher
After School Coordinator
E-mail: martin_sweet@pvusd.net
As the After School Coordinator, I have hired two Reading Specialists for the After School Program. On Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Lea Robinson will be working with five 2nd grade students who are working below grade level in reading. On Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. Alyssa Street will be assisting five 3rd and 4th grade students. Please contact me a.s.a.p. if you would like your child to enroll in this effective reading intervention.
Martin Sweet
4th/5th Grade Teacher
After School Coordinator
E-mail: martin_sweet@pvusd.net
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Guitar Enrichment
New Guitar Class Starting: Wednesday, September 9th at 2:35pm in Room 12
1. Quinn M.$
2. Mikaela B.$
3. Ava A.$
4. Maggie M.$
5. Indy B.$
6. Lauren J.$
7. Jack H.$
8. Morgaine W.$
9. Jake L.$
10. Ian S.
11. Josh S.
12. Ella H. $
13. Kira$
14. Evan W.$
15. William M.
Next Class:
Sasha T.
Curtis M.
Kylie H.
Jordan B.
Cole D.
Brandon P.
1. Quinn M.$
2. Mikaela B.$
3. Ava A.$
4. Maggie M.$
5. Indy B.$
6. Lauren J.$
7. Jack H.$
8. Morgaine W.$
9. Jake L.$
10. Ian S.
11. Josh S.
12. Ella H. $
13. Kira$
14. Evan W.$
15. William M.
Next Class:
Sasha T.
Curtis M.
Kylie H.
Jordan B.
Cole D.
Brandon P.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Busing Change
Dear Parents,
Because of budget cuts we will no longer have the bus at the after school program on Restructured Tuesdays. In addition, the first week of after school the buses will not be available, but the following week they should be up and running.
Because of budget cuts we will no longer have the bus at the after school program on Restructured Tuesdays. In addition, the first week of after school the buses will not be available, but the following week they should be up and running.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
After School Resumes Monday, August 17th
Dear Parents,
Rio del Mar Elementary School's After School Program will begin on Monday, August 17th. Our program will run from 2:05 – 4:25 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. On Restructured-Day Tuesdays the program will run until 2:05 p.m. The primary purpose of this program is to help students with homework and provide academic support and interventions for students that are falling behind grade level standards.
The program will continue to consist of an hour of tutorial/homework support for students who are in 2nd - 6th grades. If your child completes all of their homework they will participate in an hour of enrichment activities to support student learning. Students are to be honest regarding finishing their homework. If they are not, they will lose fun enrichment class opportunities for two weeks. Enrichment activities will consist of: Sports Leagues, Rock Bands, Guitar, Computers, Piano, Chess, Ceramics, Arts and Crafts, Actor's Theater, African Drumming, Games and more! Rio’s After School is an open enrollment program and this means that your child may come any day we are in session.
*For those students who take the bus: there will be a free after school bus that will pick up the students at 4:25 p.m. There will be no Watsonville stops this year and the last stop will be in La Selva. If you have a transportation problem/concern please call: 728-6324.
**Please remember to pick up your child promptly each day at 4:25 p.m. After three warnings for getting picked up late, your child will be required to take the free after school bus home.
*There will be no after school program on Fridays or during Parent/Teacher Conferences in October. Snacks and drinks will be provided each day. Keep an eye out for e-mails during holiday weeks because there will be days that we will not be in session.
*When school begins, please send a check for $220 for each child to attend Rio’s After School Program. This fee helps pay for a Reading Specialist, Math Specialist, staff, supplies, curriculum, books, equipment, prizes and much more. Scholarships are available for students in need. This one time fee is a small sum compared to the hundreds of dollars you would pay at other programs each month. Checks are preferred and they should be made out to the RDM Parent Alliance.
Cordially,
J Martin Sweet
5th Grade Teacher/After School Coordinator – Questions? E-mail: martin_sweet@pvusd.net
Check the after school blog frequently at: http://riodelmarafterschool.blogspot.com
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Guitar Enrichment
Guitar Enrichment Class Enrollment Thus Far
Matthew Q.
Dante
Chance
Christian
Jackson
Jefferson
Blake
Matthew Q.
Dante
Chance
Christian
Jackson
Jefferson
Blake
Monday, February 09, 2009
THE RIO ROCKERS
February 10, 2009
Dear Parents,
This past weekend our school band, The Rio Rockers, performed at Britannia Arms in Aptos. There was a huge turnout and they certainly rocked the house! I am really excited to get another band together with new rockers who were inspired by the first group.
This coming Friday we will be having tryouts for the second Rio Rocker Band that will be forming in the coming weeks. Please encourage your child to try out even if they are nervous. If your child is interested, please have them come with their instrument and they will perform/sing their song on the stage. I will have the drums, a bass, an electric guitar and amps for those who do not have their own.
I will be looking for one male vocalist, one female vocalist, a bass player, a rhythm guitarist, a lead guitarist, a keyboard player and a drummer.
Where: Rio del Mar Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room
When: 2:05 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13th. *If we run out of time, we'll continue the following Friday. Once the band is chosen, we will meet every Friday from 2:00-3:30 for 10 weeks.
Who: any Rio del Mar 2nd - 6th grade student that is interested
Why: Because music is desperately needed in schools!
See you at school!
J Martin Sweet
Teacher/After School Coordinator
"When schools flourish, all flourishes." Martin Luther
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