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, 24th. 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!
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