Spring TAP Classes March 14, 2011

Ute Pass Elementary School – The After school Program (TAP)

Spring Session 2011:  March-May

Book Club

Instructor:  Sally Zobel and Sara Moyes                        Grades K-2                                    Cost:  $30 or $36

Mondays                                                                 April 11,18,25 May2,9,16                                  3:35 – 4:30

Do you like to read?  In this class you will explore the book, “The Story of Ferdinand” by, Munro Leaf.  You will read the book and participate in several different book related activities.  Bring your own book and the class costs $30.  Want the school to purchase the book for you?  Send in $36 and we will have the book for you at the first class.

Take a Nature Hike FULL

Instructor:  Mike Barbera                        Grades: 1-5                                                            Cost:  $30

Tuesdays                                                April 12,19,26 May 3,10,17                                      3:35-4:30

Like to hike, play in the dirt and explore?  Then join us for nature classes this spring.  Let’s go outside and explore the area and trail from school.  The hikers will keep a journal about the changes seen over a short time, look at specimens under a microscope, and check on our geocache. Parental help is requested since we will be walking from the school.

Hip Hop Dance  3 spots

Instructor:  Katrina Harris                        Grades 3-5                                                                  Cost:  $30

Fridays                                                April 15,22,29 May 6,13,20                                                    3:35 –4:30

Love to dance? Want to be a better dancer?  Want to wow your friends with cool new dance moves?  Mrs. Christensen’s niece would love to show you how!  Sign up now for this high-energy class.  Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. 

Rock Climbing One Spot left

Instructor: Bruce Hamilton                                    Grades: 4 & 5                                                     Cost: $90

Tues/Thurs                                                Dates: March 29,31 April 5,7,12                        3:35-6:00 p.m.

Rock Climbing offers students a safe and fun experience with bouldering and roped climbing to enhance communication skills, build confidence, foster teamwork, increase personal responsibility, learn and apply physics and geology, and Have FUN!  Parents must provide transportation to Garden of the Gods or Red Rock Canyon for the climbs.

Bruce Hamilton is the senior guide, with more than 30 years’ experience with climbing and instruction.  Registration packets must be filled out and returned no later than Wednesday March 16^h.  ONLY 3 spots available! NOTE: This class starts on March 29 there is no school that day.

Batik 2 spots!! FULL

Instructor:  Mollie Wickes                        Grades: 2-5                                                                    Cost:  $40

Wednesdays                                                Dates:            April 13,20,27 May 4,11,18                                    3:35-4:30 Batiking is a unique hands-on Indonesian art technique.  Students will create their own drawings, enlarge their pictures, paint them with melted crayons, and then dye them.  Mollie is a Ute Pass Elem. parent and skilled many types of crafts.

Marimba

Instructor:  Concrete Couch                  Grades: 4-5                                 Cost:  $15/ $10 if you bring a parent to help.

April 21,22,25,26 maybe April 24 (Sunday)                                  3:35-5:00

The school is partnering with Concrete Couch for another fun project for the school.  Last year you guys made the musical sculpture.  This year you will be making a Marimba, like a large wooden xylophone.  We need lots of student help and lots of parental help.  Also, if you have any wood scraps, PVC pipe and glue laying around and would like to get rid of them, this project could use your donations

Lantern Parade

Instructor:  Concrete Couch                  Grades: 4 5                                                                                 Cost:  $15

March 30, April 1, 4,6,8                                                        3:35-5:00

The school is partnering with Concrete Couch for another fun project.  During the week you will be building a lantern out of wood and tissue paper.  On Friday, 8^th at 7 p.m you will bring your lantern to Manitou Springs and march in the Lantern Parade.

WINTER TAP CLASSES January 18, 2011

Ute Pass Elementary School

The After school Program (TAP)

Winter Session 2011: January-March

ZumbAtomic Bright Start

Instructor: Mrs. Hitchcock                          Grades:  preK-5                                    Cost:  $30

Monday and Friday Mornings                        Dates:             Jan. 31                                          7:30-8:00 a.m.

Feb. 4,7,11,18,25,28,

March 4,7,11,14

Sure, chillin’ out is cool. But rocking’ out is a blast!  That’s why you’re gonna love the Zumbatomic fitness program for kids.  It’s a fast-forward fusion of the Zumaba program’s moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane workouts designed to let kids ages 4-12 max out on fun and fitness all at the same time.  Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the Zumbatomic groove.  Watch their energy and fitness levels soar as they get the groove.  This class will be held in the morning to help kids get a “bright start” to their day. Stick around to have breakfast and be ready for the day!

Let’s Play

Instructor: Ms. Weber                        Grades: K-5                                                             Cost:  $30

Wednesday                                    Dates:            Feb. 2,9,16,23                                             3:35-4:35 p.m.

March 2,9

Come have fun, enhance your skills, and exercise your mind all while learning the rules of board and card games.  Ms. Weber would love to help you learn a new game or bring your favorite game to share with others!  Parents are welcome to stay and play with you!

Making Stamps

Instructor: Mrs. Wickes                        Grades: K-2 (Pre-K with a parent)            Cost: $35

Tuesday                                                Dates:  Feb. 1,8,15,22                                     3:35-4:35 p.m.

March 1,8

Have fun making different types of stamps.  How many different materials can you use to make stamps?  This class will challenge you to look at everyday materials in a new way as well as playing with traditional stamps.

Yoga

Instructor: Mary J Bhim-Rao Serafin   Grades: K-5                                             Cost: $30

Friday                                                    Dates:  Feb. 4,11,18,25                        3:35-4:35 p.m.

March 4,11

Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a physical activity that’s noncompetitive.  Children learn cooperation and compassion instead of opposition Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, sense of self and body awareness.  Their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improves.  Engaging in this noble practice, children learn to develop an intimate relationship with the natural world that surrounds them.  Yoga brings that marvelous inner light that all children have to the surface.  Please bring a yoga mat and water to each class.  Namasthe

Jumpers Gymnastics CLASS IS FULL

Instructor: Gym Staff                                Grades: K-5                                                  Cost: $35

Friday                                                       Dates: Feb. 4,11,18,25                                    3:50-5:15

March 4, 11

Take the bus up to the Jumpers Gymnastic Gym (across from Safeway) after school for some jumping fun!  This class will have some instruction on gymnastics and open gym time to jump and bounce all you want.  This is the first time we have offered this class so the instruction time may vary based on what the kids are interested in and what the instructor feels is best for the kids.

The bus will bring the kids back to school about 5:15-5:25.

Please make the payment to Jumpers Gymnastics

Each parent will have to fill out a waiver for their child before classes begin. (Will be sent home with confirmation letter)

REMEMBER: SPACES ARE LIMITED AND FILLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.  PLEASE DON’T WAIT TO SIGN UP!

Canceled Classes September 23, 2010

Due to not enough students, we have had to cancel Russian and Advanced Art for this semester.  Don’t despair, we will try to have these classes again.  Please let me (Kelly) or Mrs. Romano know if you  would still like to take either of these classes!  Just leave a comment, or contact Mrs. Romano.

TAP Fall 2010 September 20, 2010

First of all l would like to thank you all for your patience as this is new to me and I am sorry I have not  updated this blog sooner.  One important omission from the registration form,  the late bus will stop at all regular bus stops EXCEPT for the stop in Manitou.  If your child uses that stop, you will have to pick your child up at Ute Pass Elementary.  On the TAP form sent home , Advanced Art was listed as a Tuesday class.  This is wrong.  The class will meet Wednesday.  The dates on the  TAP form are correct.  

There has been some confusion about swimming.  In the past swimming lessons have been offered through the TAP program.  This year because of the longer school day, we can not bus the kids to the pool in time for the lessons.  You can take lessons on your own.

Sign up for TAP classes now.  Registration forms are due this Thursday the 23. 

Here are the classes offered this fall:

 Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs   WE NEED ONE MORE PERSON TO SIGN UP!!

Instructor: David Rudin                                    Grades: pre-5                       Cost:  $30

Wednesdays                                                        Dates: Sept. 29                              3:35–4:35 p.m.

                                                                                        Oct. 13,27

Do you like bugs and creepy crawlies?  Join this class and learn all about bugs and reptiles.  You will hunt for and identify bugs around the school and get to touch some amazing insects.  You will also go on a photo safari to learn how reptiles have adapted to their environment.  Parent helpers are needed for the field excursion class on Sept 29.

Destination Imagination (DI)

Instructor: Candace Mowery                          Grades: K-5                                                              Cost: $90

Tuesday or Wednesday                                   Sept. 28 – March ? (longer if team wins)    3:35-4:35 p.m.

DI is a problem solving, team building fun experience!  Teams of 3-7 students work all year to solve a challenge.  They are to present their solutions in a “show” in March.   Parent volunteers are needed! Parent meeting Sept. 28!

Ms. Mowery has over 30 years experience in DI, and is currently the Pikes Peak Regional Director.

 

Rock Climbing

Instructor: Bruce Hamilton                             Grades: 4 & 5                                        Cost: $90

Tuesday and Thursday                                          Dates:    Oct. 5,7,12,14,19              4:00-6:00 p.m.

                                                                                               

Rock Climbing offers students a safe and fun experience with bouldering and roped climbing to enhance communication skills, build confidence, foster teamwork, increase personal responsibility, learn and apply physics and geology, and Have FUN!  Parents must provide transportation to Garden of the Gods or Red Rock Canyon for the climbs.

Bruce Hamilton is the senior guide, with more than 30 years’ experience with climbing and instruction.  Registration packets must be filled out and returned no later than Fri, 24^th.  ONLY 4 spots available!

Yoga WE NEED ONE MORE PERSON TO SIGN UP !

Instructor: Mary J Bhim-Rao Serafin, C.Y.I.       Grades: K-5                                           Cost: $30

Mondays                                                                                            Dates: Sept. 27                                3:35-4:35 p.m.

                                                                                                                   Oct 4,18,25 Nov 1,8

Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a physical activity that’s noncompetitive. Children learn cooperation and compassion—instead of opposition— Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, sense of self and body awareness. Their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improves. Engaging in this noble practice, children learn to develop an intimate relationship with the natural world that surrounds them. Yoga brings that marvelous inner light that all children have to the surface. Please bring yoga mat and water to each class.  Namasthe

 

Russian         Canceled

Instructor: Graeme Badger                             Grades: 4-5                                              Cost: $30

Thursday                                                                         Dates: Sept. 30                                     3:35-4:35 p.m.

                                                                                                 Oct. 7,14,21 Nov. 4,11

Students will get a refresher course on what they learned last year and build upon what they remember.  You can still sign up for this class even if you didn’t take it last year.  Come explore a foreign language and see what is similar to ours…

Graeme Badger has a B.A. in Russian and Eastern European Studies and loves sharing his knowledge of Russian with others!  He has taught YES Club here at UPE the past 2 years. 

Advanced Art    canceled

Instructor: Beth Romano                             Grades: 4-5                                                     Cost: $30

Wednesdays                                                            Dates: Oct. 13,20,27 Nov. 3,10,17     3:45-4:45 p.m.

Serious about painting? Did you ever want to take an advanced art class? Then this is the class for you. For six weeks UPE’s very own art teacher, Mrs. Romano, will work with a small group of kids to build upon your drawing and painting skills using acrylic paints. There is limited space available, so act quickly!

Another Successul Year… May 13, 2010

The school year is drawing to an end.   Now is the time to say Thank you to all of you who have signed up for classes, taught classes, provided snacks for classes, drove our kids to and from classes, or even found people to teach classes this year!

Thank you, 谢谢你, धन्यवाद, thank you, Ačiū, Хвала ти, thank, you, ขอบคุณ, merci, danke, bedankt, grazie, thank you, bien, tack, grazzi, gracias, Thank You!

There will be an Opening of the Musical Sculpture on Tuesday, May 18 at 3 pm in the Media Center.  Want to meet the students, artists and parents who worked so hard to put this sculpture together, please stop by and celebrate with us and Concrete Couch!

Our Musical Scupture! April 28, 2010

Check out our amazing sculpture in progress!  Thank you Concrete Couch…our students love this.

A fun contest…Mbuni means Ostrich April 6, 2010

Mbuni means Ostrich!

Come on MSSD 14 students, show us how creative you are!

Design your own Ostrich; you can draw, paint, write a poem or song, sculpt, anything…

…you decide!

Deadline: May 1^st- work on your creation at home and deliver it to the box located at the front office of your school!

There are prizes!!!  Be sure to watch for Mbuni, the Ostrich visiting at your school!

Winners will be announced at the Mbuni Ball on Friday, May 7 at Venue 515!  All entries will be displayed then too!

We are trying to get the word out about MSEF- the Manitou Springs Education Foundation that supports MSSD 14 schools, students and staff by giving out small grants to provide you with great stuff in your school.

Spring Classes….check these out! February 24, 2010

Strategic Math Games FULL
Instructor: Ms. McNeal            Grades: 2-4                Cost: $25
Mondays                Dates: April 12,19,26, May 10,17            3:00-4:00 p.m.

Learn some new math and logic games to help enhance your problem solving skills.  Come see how fun math can be!  Ms. McNeal is our very own 3rd Grade teacher and has been teaching elementary school for 12 years.  She is passionate about creating an excitement and love of math.

Russian FULL!
Instructor: Graeme Badger             Grades: K-1 with a parent, 2-5             Cost: $25
Wednesdays                Dates: April 7,14,21,28, May 5,12                         3:00-4:00 p.m.

Students will continue and learn the Russian alphabet, basic pronunciation, survival expressions and words.  Come explore a foreign language and see what is similar to ours…  Graeme Badger has a B.A. in Russian and Eastern European Studies and loves sharing his knowledge of Russian with others!  He has taught the YES Club here at UPE the past 2 years.

Say Cheese Cancelled
Instructor: Mrs. Reiter            Grades: 2-5                Cost: $25
Mon/Fri                    Dates: April 9,12,16,19, 23,26,30        3:00-4:00 p.m.
Come learn picture taking tips, editing photos and creating a finished product to share with others.  We’ll take lots of photos so bring your ideas.  If you have your own camera you may bring it to use in class!  Mrs. Reiter is the Computer Teacher here and loves sharing technology with the students.

Rock Climbing FULL
Instructor: Bruce Hamilton        Grades: 4&5                Cost: $90
Tues/Thurs                Dates: April 13,15,20,22,27 ** 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Rock Climbing offers students a safe and fun experience with bouldering and roped climbing to enhance communication skills, build confidence, foster teamwork, increase personal responsibility, learn and apply physics and geology, and have FUN!  Parents must provide transportation to Garden of the Gods or Red Rock Canyon for the climbs. **1-2 dates may change
Bruce Hamilton is the senior guide, with more than 30 years’ experience with climbing and instruction.  Registration packets must be filled out and returned no later than Wed, April 7th.

Take a Nature Hike! FULL!
Instructors: Mr. Barbera & Mr. Pletsch          Grades: 1-3                      Cost: $25
Thursdays                Dates: April 8,15,22,29, May 6,13               3:00-4:00 p.m.

Like to hike, play in the dirt and explore?  Then join us for nature classes this spring.  Let’s go outside and explore the area and trail from school.  The hikers will keep a journal about the changes seen over a short time, look at specimens under a microscope, and check on our geo-cache. Mr. Barbera and Mr. Pletsch are the First Grade teachers at UPE.  Parental help is requested since we will be walking from the school.

Musical Sculpture ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!!!
Instructors: Concrete Couch        Grades: 4&5        Cost: Free (donations accepted)
Tuesdays                Dates: April 6,13,20,27, May 4,11             3:00-4:00 p.m.

Come share in designing and building a permanent musical, interactive, and kinesthetic sculpture for our playground!  You will help construct a percussion instrument for all the school and community to enjoy.  Steve Wood from Concrete Couch and Darren Fuller a former UPE student will be working with the students to understand sculpture and musical construction! (Donations accepted to cover construction costs and materials-Thanks)

Let’s Play
Instructor: Ms. Weber            Grades: K-5                Cost: $25
Wednesdays                Dates: April 7,14,21,28, May 5,12                        3:00-4:00 p.m.

Come have fun, enhance your skills, and exercise your mind all while learning the rules of board and card games.  Ms. Weber, the UPE Playground supervisor, would love to help you learn a new game or bring your favorite game to share with others!  Parents are welcome to help out and join the fun!

Winter Classes are starting! January 26, 2010

Ice Skating on GMF Lake!

Winter Session Classes December 18, 2009

3,2,1…ACTION!
Instructor: Mrs. Reiter              Grades: 3-5                              Cost:  $25
Mondays                Dates: Jan. 25, Feb.8, 22, March 1,8        3:00–4:00 p.m.

Make your own movie, using the latest digital equipment available at UPE!  You will learn how to use the video cameras to film, computers to edit your footage and create your very own movies.  Mrs. Reiter is our very own Computer Teacher at UPE and is excited to share film making with the students.
(If you are in 2nd grade, please see Mrs. Reiter if you are interested.)

Math Games
Instructor: Ms. McNeal            Grades: 2-5                                     Cost: $25
Tuesdays                Dates: Jan. 26, Feb. 2,9,16,23, March 2         3:00-4:00 p.m.

Learn some new math and logic games to help enhance your problem solving skills.  Come see how fun math can be!  Ms. McNeal is our very own 3rd Grade teacher and has been teaching elementary school for 12 years.  She is passionate about creating an excitement and love of math.

Juggle 1-2-3
Instructor: Mrs. Hitchcock        Grades: K-5                               Cost: $25
Mondays          Dates: Jan. 25, Feb. 8,22, March 1,8,15,29 3:00-4:00 p.m.
In Juggle 1-2-3, students will learn how to easily juggle one, two or three scarves, beanbags, clubs, or rings!  Learn the basics of juggling to advanced techniques.  Other juggling items will also be used, such as gravity sticks and hacky sacks.  Mrs. Hitchcock is the P.E. teacher here at UPE and has taught juggling in PE for about 5 years.

Russian
Instructor: Graeme Badger             Grades: K-1 with a parent, 2-5      Cost: $25
Wednesdays    Dates: Jan. 27, Feb. 3,10,17,24, March 3             3:00-4:00 p.m.

Students will learn the Russian alphabet, basic pronunciation and survival expressions and words.  Come explore a foreign language and see what is similar to ours…
Graeme Badger has a B.A. in Russian and Eastern European Studies and loves sharing his knowledge of Russian with others!  He has taught the YES Club here at UPE the past 2 years.

Ice Skating
Instructor: Pete March            Grades: K-2 with a parent, 3-5        Cost: $25
Wednesdays                 Dates: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3,10,17             3:30-4:15 p.m.
Join UPE parent, Pete March, at the Green Mountain Falls Lake to learn beginning skating skills.  Mr. March has coached HS, Mite, and Pee Wee hockey for 10 years.  Participants must have skates, helmets, and elbow pads, and must dress warmly.  Parents are encouraged to attend the classes.  5 gallon-buckets are needed as well for skate-aids.

Swimming
Instructor: Manitou Pool        Grades: pre-5                Cost:  $40/$35
Thursdays                Dates: Feb. 4,11,18,25            3:30-4:15 p.m.

Four fun classes to teach and build on swimming skills.  Students will be in the pool from 3:30-4:15 and will be bussed to Manitou Pool and back to UPE, returning around 4:30 pm.  Parents must pick up from pool or UPE after lessons or the following Bus Stops Only: Topeka, or GMF Pool.  Pre-schoolers must have a parent present for lessons. Please fill out and return the attached registration form.