Las Lomitas League

Winter / Spring 2012 Las Lomitas Extracurricular Class Descriptions

For suggestions or feedback, contact Alison Yap or Korenna Sinn - Co-Vice Presidents of Classes - Las Lomitas

Art and Artists NEW

Are artists lives as interesting as their work? Learn to identify elements of important artists work through history in this fun multimedia art class. Each class a new artist is introduced and we learn about their life and times. Learning is reinforced by a hands-on art project in the style of the artist. Students will experiment with various art mediums including drawing, painting, collage and sculpture. Learning from famous artists and their classmates, children will create works of art to their satisfaction and gain confidence in their artistic abilities. Artists include Michelangelo, Picasso, Calder and more.

Grades: K-3
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:35 to 4:35pm
Start/End date: February 7/May 15 (12 weeks)
No class: February 21, March 13 and April 17
Location: Room 9
Class fee: $190
For more information, visit www.CelebrateArtNow.com or email Ginger@celebrateartnow.com or call 650-293-1374. Please do not register on Celebrate Art Now website.
To report on absences, please call or text 650-293-1374
Instructor: Celebrate Art, Ginger@celebrateartnow.com ,650-293-1374
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap at alisonyap1@gmail.com

Baseball

Players will learn the proper mechanics of pitches, hitting, throwing, catching and game strategies just in time for Little League and Softball season.

Grades: K-3
Day/Time: Thursdays 3:35 to 4:35pm
Start/End date: March 1/May 10 (8 weeks)
Rain dates: May 17, 24, 31
No class: March 15, April 19
Location: Baseball field
Class fee: $205
Instructor: Tim Bowler, 650-996-3308
Note: If you are not sure about the weather, please call the instructor, Tim Bowler at 650-996-3308. Make up sessions will be held after the last class on the rain dates specified.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Korenna Sinn at korennasinn@gmail.com

Basketball

Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of basketball through drills, skills and games.

Grades: K-3
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:35 to 4:35pm
Start/End date: February 7/May 1 (10 weeks)
Rain dates: May 8, 15, 22
No classes: February 21, March 13, April 17
Location: Main basketball courts
Class Fee: $220
Instructor: Tim Bowler, 650-996-3308
Note: If you are not sure about the weather, please call the instructor, Tim Bowler at 650-996-3308. Make up sessions will be held after the last class on the rain dates specified.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Korenna Sinn at korennasinn@gmail.com

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. Whether your child is a complete beginner or has been playing Chess for years, the Bay Area Chess program offers a fun environment to develop mental skills. A typical class consists of instruction followed by a practice game. Students may be divided in groups based on ability and experience so 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.

	Chess Club	Chess Team*
Grades	K-3	1-3
Day/Time:	Friday, 3:35 to 4:35pm	Friday, 3:35 to 4:50pm
Start/End Date:	Feb 10 / May 18	Feb 10 / May 18
No Class:	Feb 24, Mar 9, 16, Apr 20	Feb 24, Mar 9, 16, Apr 20
Location:	Cano Hall	Cano Hall
Fee:	$195	$205

*Children on the Chess Team will get 15 extra minutes of instruction every week.
Instructor contact to report absences: Zarina Azman at help@bayareachess.com
Instructors: Ed Kamin & Randy Moore. We will add teachers based on enrollment.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Korenna Sinn at korennasinn@gmail.com

Chinese

Students learn Mandarin Chinese conversation skills and practice writing simplified characters. Three levels offered:

	Chinese 1A	Chinese 1B	Chinese 2A	Chinese 2B	Chinese 3
Grades:	K-2	K-2	1-3	1-2	2-3
Day/Time:	Monday&Friday 8:05-9am	Monday&Friday 9:20-10:15am	Tuesday&Thursday 8:05-9am	Tuesday&Thursday 9:20-10:15am	Monday&Friday 3:35-4:35pm
Start/End Date:	Feb. 6 / May 18 (12 weeks)	Feb. 6 / May 18	Feb. 7 / May 17	Feb. 7 / May 17	Feb. 6 / May 18
No Class:	Feb 20 & 24 Mar 12 & 16 Apr 16 & 20	Feb 20 & 24 Mar 12 & 16 Apr 16 & 20	Feb 21 & 23 Mar 13 & 15 Apr 17 & 19	Feb 21 & 23 Mar 13 & 15 Apr 17 & 19	Feb 20 & 24 Mar 12 & 16 Apr 16 & 20
Location:	Room 10A	Room 10A	Room 10A	Room 10A	Room 10A
Fee:	$308	$308	$308	$308	$308
Instructor:	Grace Ko	Grace Ko	Grace Ko	Grace Ko	Wendy Lee

Instructors: Grace Ko at gcpko@yahoo.com or (650)919-3565 and Wendy Lee at ccwen999@yahoo.com or (650)995-4299.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap at alisonyap1@gmail.com

Chorus

Now in its 25th year at Las Lomitas! Pam Donkin's Children's Chorus is open to all grades. This music program will help children learn concentration, communication and cooperation! Activities are developmentally appropriate for the lower grades, while challenging enough to keep the interest of the 3rd graders, who also play percussion instruments. Studies reveal the importance of music to a child's linguistic development. Skills learned include rhythm, tonal, ear training, learning how to blend voices, be part of a team and have fun with music! CCLC students are escorted by CCLC staff and sports players may leave early. The Winter/Spring semester will include a performance for families.

Grades: K-3
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:35-4:20pm
Start/End date:February 7 / May 15 (12 weeks)
Class Performance: May 15 at 7pm
No class: February 21, March 13 and April 17
Location: Cano Hall
Class fee: $188
Not sure? Arrange preview before joining. (available until February 24)
Las Lomitas Parent volunteer contact: Laurel Timpson
Instructor: Pam Donkin, 415-308-4432, www.pamdonkin.com. Now in her 25th year as Director, Pam Donkin, award winning children's musician, is known for her success in introducing young children to the joy of music and performing in a fun-loving and positive way.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap at alisonyap1@gmail.com

TGA Premier Junior Golf

TGA Premier Junior Golf is bringing the golf course to your school! TGA is the only national at-school, after-school golf enrichment program. TGA provides ALL equipment so students need to bring nothing but a smile to each class. Students learn all aspects of golf, from swing fundamentals to the game's rules, etiquette and life values while advancing through a 5 Level Program. The TGA program helps build life values through educational concepts that include Math, English, Science, and History. Students starting in the Yellow Level will receive a TGA Hat, TGA Hat Pin, and a TGA Workbook. The class is held in a fun, safe and nurturing environment that builds confidence, focus, motor skills, and self esteem. There will be a graduation ceremony at the end of the last class where parents are invited to watch their students advance to the next level of the program. (This is where students receive their hats, pins, and workbooks.)

Grades: K-3
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:35 – 4:45pm
Start/End date:February 7 / May 1 (10 weeks)
Graduation ceremony date: May 1 (held at the end of class)
Rain dates: May 8, 15 and 22
No Class: February 21, March 13 and April 17
Location: Field
Class fee: $190
For more information, please visit the website at www.golftga.com/peninsulavalley or call (760)295-6622 or email penvalley@golftga.com. Please do NOT register on the TGA Golf website
Instructors: Tyler Tallman / Matt Lacues
To report absences, please call (760)295-6622 or email penvalley@golftga.com
Note: If you are not sure about the weather, please call the Program Manager, Shelly Bauer at (760)295-6622 by 12:30pm. Make up sessions will be held after the last class on the rain dates specified.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap at alisonyap1@gmail.com

Hip hop dance NEW

A fun hip hop class for kids that enjoy music, dancing and getting some energy out on the dance floor! Students will begin with a warm up, learn various techniques and work on a dance routine each week. Music is age appropriate and children should wear comfortable dance or tennis shoes.

Grades: K-3
Day/Time: Thursdays from 3:35 to 4:25pm
Start/End date: February 9 / May 17
No Class: Feb 23, Mar 15, April 19, 26, May 10
Location: Cano Hall
Class fee: $170
For more information, please visit www.studiorincon.com or email contact@studiorincon.com
or call 650-861-0242. Please do not register on the Studio Rincon website.
To report absences, email contact@studiorincon.com or call 650-861-0242.
Instructor(s): Deborah Sterling-Stevens
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap, alisonyap1@gmail.com

Hip hop dance (2 & 3)NEW

Grades: 2-3
Day/Time: Thursdays from 4:35 to 5:25pm
Start/End date: February 9 / May 17
No Class: Feb 23, Mar 15, 22, April 19, 26, May 10
Location: Cano Hall
Class fee: $155
For more information, please visit www.studiorincon.com or email contact@studiorincon.com
or call 650-861-0242. Please do not register on the Studio Rincon website.
To report absences, email contact@studiorincon.com or call 650-861-0242.
Instructor(s): Deborah Sterling-Stevens
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap, alisonyap1@gmail.com

Jedi Lego engineering new

Build planes, droids, and palaces inspired by designs made a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Motorized sand crawlers, Drone assembly lines, and Battle-cruisers galore. A new offering of original designs for young Jedi from Play-Well TEKnologies.

Grades: 2-3
Day/Time: Fridays, 3:35 - 5:05pm
Start/End date: February 10 / May 18
No Class: February 24, March 16, April 20
Location: Room 9
Class fee: $212
For more information, please visit www.play-well.org or e-mail erik@play-well.org or call Erik Olson at 415-446-8384. Please do NOT register on the Play Well website.
Instructor: To be advised.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Korenna Sinn at korennasinn@gmail.com

LEGO Pre-engineering

Let your imagination run wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes, and motorized cars. Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.

Grades: K-1
Day/Time: Mondays, 3:35 - 5:05pm
Start/End date: February 6 / May 14
No Class: February 20, March 12, April 16
Location: Room 9
Class fee: $212
For more information, please visit www.play-well.org or e-mail erik@play-well.org or call Erik Olson at 415-446-8384. Please do NOT register on the Play Well website.
Instructor: To be advised.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Korenna Sinn at korennasinn@gmail.com

Mad Science

Theme of this Session: Earth, Wind, Inspire. Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow will prevent us from having a great time in this session of Mad Science. We’ll learn all about weather as we explore meteorology and clouds. Take a voyage to the center of the earth as we investigate how our planet formed and the forces that keep changing things. Discover how science is used to solve crimes, and take home your own I.D. kit. Learn all about pulleys, levers and catapults in Mad Science Machines and make your own Rocket Racer. Discover first-hand how movie special effects are created. Turn your kitchen into a virtual lab as you learn about the chemical reactions that take place there. Explore the science behind your favorite toys, as well as some that you may not have played with, but your parents probably did. You won’t want to miss a minute of this exciting series!

	Section A	Section B	Section C
Grades:	1-3	K-3	K-3
Day/Time:	Wednesdays, 2:15-3:10pm	Wednesdays, 3:25-4:20pm	Wednesdays, 4:35-5:30pm
Start/End Date:	Feb 8 / May 2	Feb 8 / May 2	Feb 8 / May 2
No Class:	Feb 22, Mar 14, 21, Apr 18	Feb 22, Mar 14, 21, Apr 18	Feb 22, Mar 14, 21, Apr 18
Location:	Cano Hall	Cano Hall	Cano Hall
Fee:	$187	$187	$187

Instructor: Mad Science Bay Area, 877-390-5437
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Korenna Sinn at korennasinn@gmail.com.

Math Wizards

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 game 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: 3
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:10 to 3:10pm
Start/End date: February 8 / May 9
No Class: Feb 22, Mar 14, Apr 11, Apr 18
Location: Room 10A
Class fee: $195
Instructor: Renee Westerfield, reneew@sbcglobal.net, (650) 743-3595
Renee Westerfield has been teaching at the elementary level (2nd, 3rd and 4th grades) 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, and St. Joseph’s.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap at alisonyap1@gmail.com

Soccer

Girls and boys learn the fundamentals of soccer through drills, skills and games.

Grades: 1-3
Day/Time: Wednesdays from 2:10 to 3:10pm
Start/End date: February 8 /May 2
No Class: Feb 22, Mar 14, Apr 18
Rain dates: May 9, 16 or 23
Location: Far side of the playing field
Class fee: $220
Instructor: Tim Bowler, 650-996-3308
Note: If you are not sure about the weather, please call the instructor, Tim Bowler at 650-996-3308. Make up sessions will be held after the last class on the rain dates specified.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Korenna Sinn at korennasinn@gmail.com

Spanish

HOLA! In any language Berlitz Kids programs are fun. Come join us for an interactive language experience complete with songs, games and dance for young learners with a lot, little, or no exposure to the language. Learn to SPEAK and communicate in full sentences by a native-fluent instructor team! For details regarding placement, please read the Spanish Guidelines document.

	Spanish 1A	Spanish 1B*	Spanish 1C*	Spanish 2A	Spanish 2B
Grades:	K-3	K-2	K-2	1-3	1-3
Day/Time:	Tues&Thurs, 8:05-9am	Monday&Friday, 9:20-10:15am	Tues&Thurs, 2:10-3:05pm	Monday&Friday, 8:05-9am	Tues&Thurs, 3:35-4:30pm
Start/End Date:	Feb. 7/ May 17	Feb. 6/ May 18	Feb. 7/ May 17	Feb. 6/ May 18	Feb. 7/ May 17
No Class:	Feb 21 & 23, Mar 13 & 15, Apr 17 & 19, May 1,3,8 & 10	Feb 20 & 24, Mar 12 & 16, Apr 16, 20 & 30, May 4, 7 & 11	Feb 21 & 23, Mar 13 & 15, Apr 17 & 19, May 1,3,8 & 10	Feb 20 & 24, Mar 12 & 16, Apr 16, 20 & 30, May 4, 7 & 11	Feb 21 & 23, Mar 13 & 15, Apr 17 & 19, May 1,3,8 & 10
Location:	Room 9	Room 9	Room 10A	Room 9	Room 10A
Fee:	$305	$305	$305	$305	$305

For more information, please visit www.Berlitz.us/paloalto or call Berlitz at 650.617.0720. Please do not register on the Berlitz. website. Berlitz Program Director’s email: Mary.Ishida@Berlitz.US
To report on absent child, please call Berlitz at 650.617.0720
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap, alisonyap1@gmail.com
For details regarding placement, please read the Spanish Guidelines document.
*Important note for Spanish 1B, there will be no childcare from 9-9:20am. For Spanish 1C, 2nd session kindergartners will be escorted by their school teachers to Room 1 to meet the Spanish teacher who will escort them to Spanish class in Room 10A. Parents MUST inform school teachers or CCLC of this dismissal instruction.

Spongeball Tennis

Enjoy a fun tennis class with Jim Heebner, USPTA Tennis Professional. The balls are foam which move slower, bounce lower, therefore making them easier to hit. This program will be a combination of basic fundamentals, drills and fun games. Spongeball Tennis has been a big hit with the kids!

Grades: 1-2
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:10 - 3:10pm
Start date: February 8 / May 2
No Class: Feb 22, Mar 14
Rain Dates: May 9, 16 or 23
Location: Lunch tables near play structure
Class fee: $270
Instructor: Jim Heebner, 650-814-6734
Note: On questionable weather days, call Jim Heebner at 650-814-6734 anytime after 1pm. The outgoing message will report if class is on or off. Make up sessions will be held after the last class on the rain dates specified.
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Korenna Sinn at korennasinn@gmail.com

Yoga for kids new

These fun and engaging classes explore yoga poses, cooperative games, breathing and relaxation exercises. Lessons in self-expression, body-awareness and social skills are also conveyed. Non-competitive and fun, these classes help students develop strength, flexibility, concentration and confidence

Grades: K-3
Day/Time: Wednesdays from 8:05 - 9:00am
Start/End date: February 8 / May 16
No Class: Feb 22, Mar 14, April 18
Location: Room 9
Class fee: $188
For more information, please visit the website at www.stretchplayyoga.com or call (650) 380-1081. Please do not register on the Stretch Play Yoga website.
Instructor: Alice Van Ness, aliceevanness@comcast.net or (650) 387-9542
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap at alisonyap1@gmail.com

Young Inklings (for grades 2 & 3)

Develop a cast of unique, quirky characters and use them to tell your own imaginative story! Society of Young Inklings offers a unique blend of fun and active theatre games and writing activities to help young writers create a short story over the course of this 9 week class. Our final day of class is a celebration where writers will have the opportunity to share their masterpieces with friends and family. The Society of Young Inklings is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging young artists in the storytelling arts. Our instructors are all professional, working artists who use our active, quality methodology to break the writing process into manageable steps. We help students deepen their creative and critical thinking, real life skills which serve them not only in developing their creativity, but in all parts of their lives.

Grades: 2-3
Day/Time: Wednesdays from 2:10 to 3:10pm
Start/End date: February 8 / May 16
No Class: Feb 22, Mar 14, April 18
Location: Room 9
Class fee: $260
For more information, please contact Oriana at oriana@younginklings.com, 650-735-1408
Instructor(s): Kristin Howell and Jena Brigantino
Contact Kristin Howell with absences: Kristin@younginklings.com, 650-814-4420
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap at alisonyap1@gmail.com

Young Inklings (for grades K &1)

Young writers will create stories through improvisational games and a variety of art and creative activities. They will capture their ideas in drawings, photographs, in scenes they act out and stories they dictate to their instructor. Not only does this class build creative thinking skills, but young writers will come away with a deeper understanding of all the essential elements of stories: characters, setting, conflict, beginnings, middles and ends, juicy words and more. Writers will have the opportunity to share their masterpieces on the last day of class. This creative writing workshop is designed to inspire and challenge young writers based on their unique needs and skill level. Group instruction during each session deepens students understanding of setting structure. During story-creation time, instructors circulate to individualize the learning process for each student.

Grades: K-1
Day/Time: Wednesdays from 3:35 - 4:35pm
Start/End date: February 8 / May 16
No Class: Feb 22, Mar 14, April 18
Location: Room 9
Class fee: $260
For more information, please contact Oriana at oriana@younginklings.com, 650-735-1408
Instructor(s): Kristin Howell and Jena Brigantino
Contact Kristin Howell with absences: Kristin@younginklings.com, 650-814-4420
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap at alisonyap1@gmail.com

Young Rembrandts

Young Rembrandts teaches children how to draw using an engaging method that all children can succeed with. We learn about drawing and art while developing academic, conceptual, and critical thinking skills. Our Artists can expect: 1) To draw a new exciting lesson every class! 2) To learn fundamental drawing skills 3) Build color aptitude and application mastery! 4) Develop shape and color recognition 5) To have heaps and bounds of fun! Parents can expect: 1) Attention to detail, time on task 2) Improved handwriting and fine motor skills 3) Discipline, persistence, and patience. Some of the student’s artwork will be photographed and placed on our Young Rembrandts facebook page. Feel free to visit and take a look at their beautiful art pieces on Facebook.

Grades: 1-3
Day/Time: Thursdays from 3:35 to 4:35pm
Start/End date: February 9 / May 17
No Class: Feb 23, Mar 15, April 19
Location: Room 9
Class fee: $188
For more information, please contact Sherri Wilson at wilsonart@youngrembrandts.com, 650-644-7757
Instructor: Joelynna Chan
To report absences to wilsonart@youngrembrandts.com or call 650-644-7757
Las Lomitas League Co-VP: Alison Yap, alisonyap1@gmail.com

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