Enrichment Program

The Horace Mann PTSA sponsors the Enrichment Program to offer before and after school activities to the Horace Mann student community.  The PTSA designs and selects the classes to complement and enhance the school curriculum and to provide interesting and engaging activities for our students. Information about classes will be posted here and in the Horace Mann Newsletter.  If you have any questions about the Enrichment Program, please contact the Enrichment Coordinator, Juli Rasmussen.

When enrolling students in an enrichment class, please note the following:

• Registration should be submitted by the deadline indicated. Students will be admitted on a space available basis after this time. Lotteries will be held when classes are oversubscribed.  The lottery will be conducted the Monday after the registration deadline.  All students that submitted registrations will be contacted with the lottery results.
  
• Students will not be admitted to class unless payment has been received.  Please send a check (one per class) made payable to Horace Mann PTSA to school in an envelope marked "Enrichment".  Please write the enrichment class and student name in the "memo" section on the check.
  
• Teachers and enrichment class instructors do not escort children to enrichment classes.  Parents should make sure their child knows where to go upon dismissal from the classroom.  Depending on the age of your child, you may wish to send a reminder with your child or a note/email to the classroom teacher.
  
• You may wish to send a snack with your child to have before class. Children should eat snacks and use the restroom before class.  Food is not allowed in the rooms used for Enrichment, therefore, snacks should be eaten in the hall, and trash should be disposed of properly.

Note: One online registration form is being used for most of Enrichment classes.

Colt Singers

The Horace Mann PTSA Colt Singers are back for another great year of music making! The goal of the group is to sing a wide variety of music and to learn basic musicianship skills and to have fun while doing so. Join Mrs. Cece Leavitt and Mrs. Deb Nielsen, choral musicians, as we rehearse each week in preparation for the Redmond Regional Festival on March 15th and an end of session concert on March 22nd.

Who: Grades 4-6
Where: Music Room
When: Wednesdays 1:40-2:40pm

Class dates:
Jan 18, 25
Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Mar 7, 14, 21

Fee: $110
Register for this class

Art from Many Hands

From ancient to modern times, people have used a variety of materials in their environment to bring beauty into their lives. This session will allow students to become aware of these fine arts, which are our inheritance as world citizens. Explore, create and discover a variety of cultural arts in this exciting session with Smart with Art! Discover Mexican Indian Yarn Art, design an Australian Aboriginal Painting, create a printmaking project based on a traditional African Adinkra Cloth, explore the art of working with a sumi-paint brush to create Chinese Calligraphy, and create a Mexican Sun with special air dry clay! We continue our journey in multicultural art with Japanese Fish Printing, a unique printmaking experience. Take a trip around the world with Smart with Art as we discover art from many hands! 

Check our website www.smartwithart.net for more information about our education process and experienced, certified instructors or contact Michelle Dutton with questions, 425-358-1083.

Who: Grades K-6
Where: Art and Science Room
When: Tuesdays 3:10-4:25pm

Aspiring Authors

Using a unique two brain approach in a positive and friendly environment, students are inspired to write and “publish" their own book.  This is a fun and challenging eight week adventure where each student will be an author, editor, and artist "hired" by the publishing company to create their masterpieces.  As a company, we will assemble and bind the books creating professional results. (Time will be given in class to write and illustrate their books. Professional results, however, require additional homework as each student continues to work to complete a rough draft, edit for a final draft, and illustrate.)  Students will learn how to use the elements of story-building to captivate their readers and enhance their illustrations to make their words come alive.  Their books will be a treasure to cherish.  In a culminating activity, we will have an evening with parents and friends to "Celebrate the Authors", to be held on a date to be determined after Spring Break. 

For more information, contact Susan Naranjo: 425-985-8488 or grasshopper.ed@comcast.net. 

Who: Grades 2-6
Where: Art and Science Room
When: Mondays, 3:10-4:30pm

Class dates:
Jan 30
Feb 6, 13, 27
March 5, 12, 19, 26

Fee: $160 
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Chess

Students will learn the rules, moves, and basic strategies of chess, play practice games, and solve chess puzzles using workbooks. Our goal is to develop academic skills while using the game of chess as a tool to create a fun and engaging environment. We will also help those students who want to play in scholastic chess tournaments improve quickly. Homework will be available on www.chessplayer.com. All levels welcome.

For more information visit http://www.chessplayer.com/after-school.php or email Elena Donaldson at chess64@comcast.net. 

Who: Grades K-6
Where: Art and Science Room
When: Thursdays, 3:10-4:10pm

Class dates:
Jan 26
Feb 9, 23
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Fee: $72
Register for this class

Drama

The Drama Kids program is specially designed to build self-confidence as well as strong speaking and acting skills through the fun and creativity of drama. We offer a world-renowned curriculum, new theatre activities each week, and certified instructors.  All students participate fully in an end-of-season play.  This spring's plays will be "The Grasshopper and the Ants" for grades K-2 and "The Cleanest Town in Texas" for grades 3-6.  Class will meet after school on the last class date for final rehearsal, costume and make-up preparation for the final performance at 5pm, to which family and friends are invited.

For more information visit www.dramakids.com or contact Lisa Loomis with questions: eastsidedramakids@yahoo.com or 425 286 6722.

Who: Grades K-2
Where: Gym
When: Thursdays, 3:10 - 4:10pm

Class dates:
Jan 26
Feb 9, 23
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Apr 12, 19, 26
May 3 (special time: class 3:10-5:00 and performance 5pm)

Fee: $180
Register for this class

Who: Grades 3-6
Where: Gym
When: Tuesdays, 3:10-4:10pm

Class dates:
Jan 24
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 10, 17, 24 (special time: class 3:10-5:00 and performance 5pm)

Fee: $180
Register for this class 

Keyboard

Musical Minds returns to Horace Mann with a piano keyboard-based music method in which kids learn: piano keyboard playing skills, music reading and writing skills, ensembles - playing multi-part music with other players, jamming - creative improvisation with other musicians, and songwriting - composing your own words and music. Students will learn to play movie and television themes and favorite radio hits!! All materials are included and a keyboard is provided for each student during class.

If you have any questions about the class, please contact Elise Witek elisewitek@gmail.com or visit the Musical Minds website at www.musicalmindspianokeyboardclub.com.

Who: Grades K-6
Where: Art and Science Room
When: Wednesdays, 1:40 - 2:40pm

Class dates:
Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
March 7, 14, 21, 28

Fee: $160
Register for this class

Math

Brain Gymnastics is a mental workout for "people who will one day rule the world" – our kids. Our mission is to develop critical reasoning and analytical skills, fostering self-confidence and excitement about solving problems. Students who registered for Math Kangaroo competition will have a chance to practice Math Kangaroo problems from previous years. Level of difficulty will be tailored to student's ability and increased constantly as they improve over time. Children taking the class should enjoy math related board games and solving math word problems. 

For more information, visit www.archimedesclubs.com or contact Jelena Pavicevic at jpavicevic@hotmail.com. 

Who: K-3
Where: Library
When: Thursdays, 3:10-4:10pm

Jan 26
Feb 9, 23
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Fee: $72
Register for this class

Who: 4-6
Where: Library
When: Tuesdays, 3:10-4:10pm

Jan 24
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20, 27

Fee: $81
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Spanish

Learn Spanish through this “Immersion” program where we focus on learning vocabulary, basic grammar and some reading and writing through games, songs, videos, tapes, skits and fun activities. Please contact the instructor, Gabriela Llanos, if your child would really like to learn Spanish, but cost is a concern.

Contact Gabriela Llanos with questions: 425 869-9806 or m-gabriela@live.com. 

Who: Grades K-6
Where: Gym
When: Mondays, 3:10-4:10pm

Jan 23, 30
Feb 6, 13, 27
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14

Fee: $180 (second child $90)
Register for this class