Fall 2011 La Entrada Extracurricular Class Descriptions
Classes will begin the week of September 12. For questions, contact Aruni Nanayakkara - VP of Classes - La Entrada
Animania!
Learn simple and fun hands-on animation techniques including Claymation, Stop Motion, Cutout collage and Pixilation. With still cameras we will create a series of short films and edit them in iMovie. Students design and create sets, develop and record soundtracks, design, and learn to write interesting scripts.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Mondays, 2:55-4:10 in Room 2
Dates: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 14, 28, December 5
Number of Classes: 10
Class Size: 5-12 Students
Class Fee: $245
Instructor: Sagesse Graham, Tel: 650 298 3407, Email: sagesse@riekes.org
Sagesse has 14 years experience working in arts education with youth. Her background includes extensive inter-disciplinary studies at the renowned liberal arts college, Evergreen, in Olympia WA. There she formed a foundation of skills and knowledge spanning media production, theater and dance, community organizing, holistic education and youth empowerment. She believes strongly in approaching education through a multi faceted lens and believes exploration in the arts is an essential part of child development. She incorporates concepts such as multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence and different learning styles into all her curriculum design. She has worked as a facilitator, contract and resident teaching artist for organizations with international acclaim such as The Power of Hope based in Seattle WA, and her current home, The Riekes Center for Human Enhancement in Menlo Park, CA.
Cartooning
Back by popular demand! Cartooning is a wonderful means of telling a story or expressing humor in a visual art form. Basically, it is very much like telling a joke, only on paper. Technical emphasis will be on facial expressions and character development, overall visual layout and design, legible lettering, clean inking and presentation, depicting action, and sequential story telling.
Students will be encouraged to develop their own characters and stories to express their own humor and imagination in a form of comic strip, single panel, or comic book. It’s a great opportunity to get “goofy.” Students continuing from last session will have new projects and challenges. Some classic animated cartoons will be shown toward the tail end of classes not only for “earned” entertainment incentive, but to show students how stories are told via facial expressions, action, and sequence and to understand what makes them funny.
Session A: Grades 4, 5
Day/Time/Location: Monday 2.45-3.45 pm in Room 4
Session B: Grades: 6, 7, 8
Day/Time/Location: Monday 3.45-4.45 pm in Room 4
Note: If there are too few students signing up for either of the 2 classes, we will combine the classes to become grades 4-8, Mondays at 2.45 – 3.45 pm.
Class Dates: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 14, 28,
Class Size: 6-20 Students
Class Fee: $240 (includes $20 supplies fee)
Number of Classes: 10
Instructor: Steve Curl. Tel: 650 328 3499, 650 483 9392 (c). Email: stevecurl@sbcglobal.net
Steve Curl is a fine artist, illustrator, and cartoonist. He is the Editorial Cartoonist for the Palo Alto Daily News. He also teachers at the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto, the Palo Alto Art Center, the Odyssey School, the Ah-Haa School for the Arts (Telluride, CO), and in the International Elderhostel Program. He's also a lot of fun…;-)
Ceramics
Does your child love to be creative and get their hands dirty? Of course they do! For most kids, working with clay is a treat only offered in small doses at school. They love getting their hands into the clay and seeing sculpture magically appear in their hands. This class offers ten classes of pinching, coiling, and sculpting creatures and vessels, then glazing them in a rainbow of colors. We will be making mugs, animals, vases, and more. At the end of the sessions, all pieces will be wrapped for safety and sent home.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Thursdays, 2.55-3.55 pm in Room 3
Class Dates: Starts September 15 for 10 weeks
Class Size: 8-18 Students
Number of Classes: 10
Class Fee: $230 (includes materials fee)
Instructor: Heather Ostrom. Tel: 650 854 2962 x103. Email: hostrom@llesd.org
Heather Ostrom has been teaching Art and Drama at La Entrada for 12 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Single Subject Art Credential. Mrs. Ostrom regularly works in watercolor and hand built ceramics.
Chess
What do your kids do for mental education? Chess has proven to be an invaluable educational aide and teaches children analytical skills that are applicable to many other intellectual pursuits. The Bay Area Chess program offers a fun environment to develop mental skills for students at all levels. A typical class consists of instruction followed by a practice game. Students may be divided into groups based on ability and experience so that each student will receive instruction appropriate for his/her skill level. Bay Area Chess is a non-profit company serving the Bay Area since 2005.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Fridays, 2.55-4.05pm in Room 50
Class Dates: Starts September 16 for 11 weeks. Ends December 16th.
Class Size: 6-60 Students
Number of Classes: 11
Class Fee: $196
Instructor: Rob Wheeler 408-833-3802 or by email at chessguy1@gmail.com
Bay Area Chess contact: Salman Azhar, PhD. Tel: 408-786-5515 or ASK@Bayareachess.com or www.bayareachess.com
Chinese (Beginning Class) Level 1
Mandarin Chinese classes emphasize on developing students’ communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through various learning activities such as role-plays, language games, and task-oriented exercises, etc. Chinese culture is integrated into the curriculum to help students develop intercultural awareness. Learning themes are practical and connected to daily life. In addition to the textbook, web-based texts and authentic materials are applied to enhance students’ language skills. Oral and written assessments are used to evaluate student progress and achievement. The teacher modifies teaching strategies weekly to best meet students’ needs. Students build confidence in communicating in Mandarin through instructional practices.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Mondays and Fridays 2.55 – 3.55 pm in Room 50
Class Dates: September 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, October 3, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, November 4, 14, 18, 28, December 2, 5, 9, 12.
Class Size: 3-8
Number of Classes: 22
Class Fee: $309 (includes $20 materials fee)
Parent Contact: Kathy Kau, kathy_kau@hotmail.com
Instructor: Grace Ko. Tel: 650 919 3565 or 650 326 6798. Email: gcpko@yahoo.com
Chinese Level 4
Mandarin Chinese classes emphasizes on developing students’ communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through various learning activities such as role-plays, language games, and task-oriented exercises, etc. Chinese culture is integrated into the curriculum to help students develop intercultural awareness. Learning themes are practical and connected to daily life. In addition to the textbook, web-based texts and authentic materials are applied to enhance students’ language skills. Oral and written assessments are used to evaluate student progress and achievement. The teacher modifies teaching strategies weekly to best meet students’ needs. Students build confidence in communicating in Mandarin through instructional practices.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2.55-3.55 pm in Room 50
Class Dates: September 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, October 4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, November 1, 3, 15, 17, 29, December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15.
Class Size: 4-10 students
Number of Classes: 23
Class Fee: $321 (includes $20 materials fee)
Parent Contact: Kathy Kau, kathy_kau@hotmail.com
Instructor: Wendy Lee. Tel: 650 216 9539. Email: ccwen999@yahoo.com
Cooking Fun Tuesdays: Fresh and Flavorful
Join your friends for “Cooking Fun”, creating scrumptious snacks and mini-meals using seasonally fresh ingredients. Learn beginning cooking skills and kitchen safety tips so you can cook for yourself, your family and friends. Previous cooking students welcome! We’ll have new recipes and incorporate recipe suggestions from the class. Some of our new recipes are Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes, Oodles of Noodle Soup, Turkey Soft Tacos, Mini Pudding Pies, Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies and Pure Gold Smoothies. (Please alert Linda to any diet restrictions or food allergies.)
Note: Please sign up for only one of these sessions
Session A: Grades: 4-5
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays, 2:45 – 3:45 pm at La Entrada Kitchen
Session B: Grades 4-8.
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays, 3.50 – 4:50 pm at La Entrada Kitchen
Class Dates: September 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 15, 29
Class Size: 6-8 students
Number of Classes 10
Class Fee: $235 (includes material fee)
Instructor: Linda Ross. Tel: 650 996 1311. Email: Linda@across.com
Linda Ross, owner of Cooking FUNdamentals, has been teaching culinary arts both publicly and privately in the Bay area for over 12 years. She especially enjoys teaching hands-on classes for children and families and has done so for Draegers, Sur la Table, Dacor SSF, Menlo Park Lyceum, Kaleidoscope Summer Program, La Entrada, Corte Madera and Palo Alto High. Year-round she teaches culinary classes in the home and for private groups.
Cooking Fun: Thursday Adventures
Cooking fun for the student with a bit more experience in the kitchen. Join other students who would like to explore more challenging culinary projects such as preparing Homemade Pasta and Sauce, Oven-grilled Ribs or Chicken Kebabs, French Onion Soup, Lemon or Chocolate Meringue Pie, and more. We will also incorporate class suggestions for a Fantasy Holiday Feast. If you enjoy serious cooking, come join us for a weekly delicious adventure! (Please alert Linda to any diet restrictions or food allergies.
Grades 4-8.
Day/Time/Location: Thursdays, 2.55 – 4:30 pm at La Entrada Kitchen
Class Dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 17, December 1, 8.
Class Size: 6-8 students
Number of Classes: 10
Class Fee: $305 (includes material fee)
Instructor: Linda Ross. Tel: 650 996 1311. Email: Linda@across.com
Linda Ross, owner of Cooking FUNdamentals, has been teaching culinary arts both publicly and privately in the Bay area for over 12 years. She especially enjoys teaching hands-on classes for children and families and has done so for Draegers, Sur la Table, Dacor SSF, Menlo Lyceum, Kaleidoscope Summer Program, La Entrada, Corte Madera and Palo Alto High. Year-round she teaches culinary classes in the home and for private groups.
Fencing
Join us for a fun and exciting way to learn the modern sport of FENCING! With a focus on fun fencing techniques and games, every student walks away from this class with a smile on their face! Activities include general fitness, footwork, bladework, bouting, hand eye coordination drills and games. Instructor Jay Choi has been trained in the US Fencing Coaches College and actively coaches at World Cup, National Championships and Junior Olympic Championships.
Grades: 4 - 8
Day/Time/Location: Monday 2:55 - 3:55 pm in Jensen Hall
Class Dates: September 12 to December 19
NO CLASSES: 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12
Number of Classes: 10
Class Fee: $290
Class Size: 4 – 20
Instructor: Jay Choi 201-921-7650 jaybirdchoi@hotmail.com
Jay has been trained in the US Fencing Coaches College. He has over a decade of experience teaching at various fencing clubs, camps and college clubs throughout northeastern US. All equipment will be provided.
Flag Football Class
Boys and girls will learn the proper fundamentals of Flag Football through drills, skills and GAMES. These classes are designed to instruct participants in passing, catching, flag pulling and game strategies.
Grades: 4-5
Day/Time/Location: Fridays, 3.05-4.05 pm on LE Field
Class Dates: September 16, 23, 30th, October 14, 21, 28, November 4th and 11th
Class Size: 5-20 Students
Number of Classes: 8
Class Fee: $225
Instructor: Tim Bowler. Tel: 650 996 3308. Email: tbowler@sbcglobal.net
Tim Bowler is a National Board Certified Physical Education Teacher and Coach at Menlo Atherton High School. I also run the basketball and baseball clinics for kids ages 5-10 at Burgess Park in the summer and during holiday breaks.
Guitar Class
Whether you want to join a band and tour the world or strum your favorite song behind closed doors – if you want to play the guitar you need a solid foundation. You need technique, rhythm, and knowledge of harmony. This class will focus on developing basic technique, rhythm, learning chords, strumming, and developing a basic ability to play the instrument. This is the class for new students and returning guitar class students. Students will be placed in bands based on their experience level. Each student will learn new songs and perform in a concert at the end of class!
Required Resources: Acoustic or Electric Guitar*, small guitar amp (if electric), guitar picks, guitar tuner, 3-ring binder to keep guitar notes, plus notebook paper. * Please call or email the instructor if you have questions about purchasing/renting an instrument.
Note: Learning to play the guitar takes dedication. Students are expected to practice at least 15 minutes, 5 times a week. Students who do not complete given assignments may be asked to leave the class.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Wednesdays 2.55 – 3.55 pm in Room 42
Class Dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 16, 30.
Number of Classes: 10
Class Size: 8-16 students
Class Fee: $200
Instructor: Aidan Young. Tel: 650 430 1368. Email: aidan@riekes.org
Jazz Band
Jazz Band offers young instrumentalists the opportunity to develop their musical skills in an art form that moves from the written page to that of the creative mind. Students will be able to create music ‘on-the-spot’ through improvisation. Students will lose their inhibitions in a non-threatening environment, which will promote music making in four distinct styles: Ballad, Latin, Rock and Swing. The following instrumentalists are encouraged to participate: Saxophone, trumpet, trombone (baritone/euphonium), clarinet, flute, *electric and *bass guitar, *drum kit and *piano (*keyboard). The highlights of the year include performing at a winter concert and an outdoor performance in the spring. *The rhythm instruments have a maximum enrollment of two students per instrument to ensure adequate playing time.
Grades: 6-8
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays, 3 - 4 pm in Music Room
Class Dates: Starts September 13th to December 13th
The winter concert will be on Thursday December 15 at 7pm at Woodside PAC. There will be no Jazz Band class on October 4, November 8 or November 22.
Class Size: 10-35 Students
Number of Classes: 11
Class Fee: $180
Instructor: Colin Cooper. Tel: 650 854 3962 x110 Email: ccooper@llesd.org
Just Dance!
This is a creative movement workshop that explores many elements of dance for students with any level of experience. Students will brainstorm ideas for a movement piece, and then turn the ideas into fully choreographed dance. Students will observe and learn from each other’s performances, as well as dance together in a group format. Participants will increase self-esteem and confidence. Dance methods and theory covered include the study of movement through space, the concept of rhythm and time, movement dynamics like fast and slow, movement shapes like open and closed, fluid and angular. This process is great for helping students make positive mind-body connections, and helps build awareness and control of isolated and connected body parts. So come into the world of creative movement and twist, stretch, carve, curl, melt, sway, walk, run, spin, jump, leap, gallop… and Just Dance!
Grades: 4-6
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays 2:55-3:55 in MUR
Class Dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 15, 29
Number of Classes: 10
Class Size: 5-20 students
Class Fee: $200
Instructor: Sagesse Graham, Tel: 650 298 3407, Email: sagesse@riekes.org
Sagesse has 14 years experience working in arts education with youth. Her background includes extensive inter-disciplinary studies at the renowned liberal arts college, Evergreen, in Olympia WA. There she formed a foundation of skills and knowledge spanning media production, theater and dance, community organizing, holistic education and youth empowerment. She believes strongly in approaching education through a multi faceted lens and believes exploration in the arts is an essential part of child development. She incorporates concepts such as multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence and different learning styles into all her curriculum design. She has worked as a facilitator, contract, and resident teaching artist for organizations with international acclaim such as The Power of Hope based in Seattle WA, and her current home, The Riekes Center for Human Enhancement in Menlo Park, CA.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Through fun and creative hands on activities students will learn and explore the movie-making process. Over 10 weeks, participants will dive into the production of one short movie created solely by them through a collaborative process.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Wednesdays, 2:55-4:10p in Room 2
Class Dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 16, 30
Number of Classes: 10
Class Size: 5-12 Students
Class Fee: $245
Instructor: Sagesse Graham, Tel: 650 298 3407, Email: sagesse@riekes.org
Sagesse has 14 years experience working in arts education with youth. Her background includes extensive inter-disciplinary studies at the renowned liberal arts college, Evergreen, in Olympia WA. There she formed a foundation of skills and knowledge spanning media production, theater and dance, community organizing, holistic education and youth empowerment. She believes strongly in approaching education through a multi faceted lens and believes exploration in the arts is an essential part of child development. She incorporates concepts such as multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence and different learning styles into all her curriculum design. She has worked as a facilitator, contract, and resident teaching artist for organizations with international acclaim such as The Power of Hope based in Seattle WA, and her current home, The Riekes Center for Human Enhancement in Menlo Park, CA.
Math Wizards II -Intermediate Level
No experience in Math Wizards I is required. Develop problem-solving strategies while solving Math “challenges,” playing Math games, and having fun! Class time will be divided into two segments. First, students will work cooperatively to solve Challenges (Mensa Math puzzles, Magic Squares, Tangrams,-geometrical designs, brain teasers, logic). Next, a game will be introduced. After modeling the games with the whole group, students will work with small groups/partners to challenge one another. If time allows, a second game will be introduced. Students earn raffle tickets for participation and effort; drawings are held weekly.
Each week, your child will bring home at least one new game packet, including materials, for your family to keep, play and enjoy.
Grades: 4-5
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays 2.50-3.50pm in Room 22
Class Dates: September 13, 20, 27. October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 15, 29
Number of Classes: 10
Class Size: 4-20 Students
Class Fee: $215 (includes materials)
Instructor: Renee Westerfield. Tel: 650 743 3595. Email: reneew@sbcglobal.net
Renee Westerfield has been teaching at the elementary level for over 25 years. She also worked editing math textbooks for Addison-Wesley. As a district parent for 13 years, she volunteered for numerous programs, including tutoring programs at both Las Lomitas and La Entrada. She currently teaches pre-kindergarten at Playschool, Atherton, and offers Math Wizards at Las Lomitas, Corte Madera and La Entrada.
Play in a Box: If the Shoe Fits
La Entrada is teaming up with Peninsula Youth Theatre to offer after-school drama this year. Students will learn the basics of acting and storytelling while having fun and rehearsing a short play (If the Shoe Fits). The program culminates in a final performance for family and friends on November 15th. Parents will be responsible for providing their child's simple costume (instructions provided) and helping with line memorization at home.
Play Synopsis: Prince Owen is depressed. He's ready to go to college, but tradition dictates that he attend a ball in honor of his graduation and choose a bride. Will the prince marry Cinderella, who just wants to get away from her wicked stepmother's house and study music? Or will the evil Valda successfully kidnap Owen and replace him with an imposter? With an enthusiastic royal fan club, a king who's a stickler for tradition, a town crier who hates his job and a fairy godmother straight from the employment agency, this modern twist on an old favorite is sure to provide a rollicking good time for cast and audience alike.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays, 2:55 – 4:45 pm in Jensen Hall
Class Dates: September 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 15
Class Size: 12 – 20 students
Number of Classes: 9
Class Fee: $200
Instructor: Elizabeth McClelland Telephone: 408-768-3489 Email: e.t.mcclelland@gmail.com
Beth McClelland is an Outreach Director for Peninsula Youth Theatre. She has extensive teaching, acting, and directing experience with PYT as well as companies such as San Jose State University, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, and South Bay Musical Theatre.
Robotics
Each year, robots become more important to our everyday life. NASA uses robots to explore the galaxy, doctors use robots to perform surgeries, manufacturers use robots to build cars, and city planners use robots to build bridges. As technology advances, scientists and engineers are looking to robotics to solve many of the problems concerning our society as well as to better our way of life.
What is robotics? Robotics is the real-life application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To build a robot you not only have to be creative and innovative, but you also have to be able to work in a team to accomplish a common goal.
What will we do at La Entrada? Students will be organized into teams of 8-10 to compete in a robotics competition. 4th – 7th graders will use LEGO Mindstorms ($280+/-) and 8th graders will use the VEX robotics starter kit ($300 +/-) to compete with. Students do not need to purchase a robotics kit as long as they can pair up with another student who does have one.
Each student will get the opportunity to:
- Design, build and program robots
- Apply real-world math and science concepts
- Research challengers facing today’s scientists
- Learn critical thinking, team building and presentation skills
- Participate in a tournaments and celebrations
To read more about the various robotics competitions, please visit http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/fll or http://robotevents.com/robot-competitions/vex-robotics-competition
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays 3 – 4 pm in Room 2.
Class Dates: Starts September 13 to November 29
Class Size: 6-20 Students
Number of Classes: 10
Class Fee: $220 Supplies: $300 + Tax to be split/share cost of robotics kit across all students.
Instructor: Parker Kelly, La Entrada’s Technology Teacher. Tel: 650 430 8974. Email: parkelly@llesd.org
Rock Band
IMPORTANT! Students interested in Rock Band must attend an audition held in the music room on Wednesday, August 31 at 3:00pm. They will demonstrate to the group what they know by playing songs on their instruments. Right after the audition, the instructor will let each student know whether they are ready for the program and then the student can register for Rock Band.
Do you want to play in a Rock Band? This is your chance! Learn songs by great rock artists like Green Day, Tom Petty, The Beatles, and more. We will form 2 Bands of 4 students and learn songs together that we can perform in concert at the end of the program. Learn what it takes to jam in a band, develop your musical skills, and make new friends playing music together. 4-8 Students: 2 drummers, 2 bass players, and up to 4 guitar and/or piano players. All students will be encouraged to sing (no singing experience necessary).
Prerequisites: 6-12 months or more of experience with the instrument and an ability to play simple rock songs in with correct rhythm from start to finish. Beginners will not be admitted.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Wednesdays 2:55-3:55 pm in Music Room
Class Dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 16, 30
Number of Classes: 10
Class size: 4-8 students
Class Fee: $200
Instructor: Geoff McCann, Tel: 415 216 8413, Email: gmccann@riekes.org
Spanish for Beginners
This class is for students with no knowledge or little Spanish. The lessons, through a structured approach are packed with interactive games, oral and written exercises, fun actions songs, rhymes and crafts all in the targeted language. Children will learn quickly and happily basic vocabulary and they will learn to convey short conversations in a natural way from this methodology based on communication and expression.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Fridays, 3 – 4 pm in Room 51
Class Dates: Starts September 16 for 10 weeks
Class Size: 6-20 Students
Number of Classes: 10
Class Fee: $225 includes materials and Spanish book for use in class.
Parent Contact: Kari Hanson, Tel: 650 234 9659; Email: kari_hanson@yahoo.com
Instructor: Bibiana Martinez-Ziegler. Email: czig1603@comcast.net
The instructor, a native speaker from Columbia, has a Masters in Spanish and French languages from the University of Nice in France. She has been teaching adults and children Spanish and French for 15 years and has several years of experience doing after school classes for children in public and private schools around the bay area. This is her second year at La Entrada.
Spanish for Intermediates
This class is for students with some Spanish knowledge. The lessons, through a structured approach are paced with interactive games, oral and written exercises, fun actions songs, rhymes and crafts all in the targeted language. Children will learn and reinforce quickly and happily new and old vocabulary, learn verb tenses and basic grammar. They will learn to convey as well short conversations in a natural way from this methodology based on communication and expression.
Grades: All
Day/Time/Location: Fridays, 4 – 5pm in Room 51
Class Dates: Starts September 16 for 10 weeks
Class Size: 6-20 Students
Number of Classes: 10
Class Fee: $225 includes materials and Spanish book for use in class.
Parent Contact: Kari Hanson, Tel: 650 234 9659; Email: kari_hanson@yahoo.com
Instructor: Bibiana Martinez-Ziegler. Email: czig1603@comcast.net
The instructor, a native speaker from Columbia, has a Masters in Spanish and French languages from the University of Nice in France. She has been teaching adults and children Spanish and French for 15 years and has several years of experience doing after school classes for children in public and private schools around the bay area. This is her second year at La Entrada.
Yearbook
Does your child love to be creative? He/she should come be a part of the ’11-’12 yearbook staff. All students will learn the fun and easy process of designing an electronically created yearbook (no computer skills needed). Each student will be able to take pictures, design spreads, and/or write articles. This is an opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Grades: 4-8
Day/Time/Location: Thursdays, 3 - 4 pm in Library Computer Lab
Class Dates: Starts September 15
Class Size: 10-25 Students
Number of Classes: 10
Class Fee: $220 (includes materials fee).
Instructor: Tanya Rianda. Tel: 650 854 2962 x124. Email: tanya.rianda@gmail.com
Tanya Rianda has been teaching at La Entrada for 12 years. She has a Single Subject English, Social Studies, & Technology credential and a Masters in Curriculum Design. Mrs. Rianda has been the yearbook advisor for the past eight years.
Young Rembrandts
Young Rembrandts teaches drawing, the fundamental skill of visual arts to children aged 6 to 12. We offer child-friendly and relevant subject matter to spark children’s interest and increase knowledge retention. Our classes are fun, engaging and affordable. They offer children a safe, comfortable place to talk about art, learn drawing skills and have fun while surrounded by creativity and encouragement. Children are taught using our step-by-step method to develop increased patience, discipline and focus as well as a host of artistic skills such as art vocabulary and history, drawing and art skills, and expanded creativity, imagination and confidence.
Grades: 4-6
Day/Time/Location: Wednesdays, 2.55 – 3.55 pm in Room 3
Class Dates: Starts September 14 and ends December 14.
Class Size: 5-20 Students
Number of Classes: 12
Class Fee: $188
Contact: Sherri Wilson. Tel: 650 644 7757. Email: wilsonart@youngrembrandts.com
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