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GREEN STREET CATALOG SPRING 2012
ARTS, MUSIC AND THEATER
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Drawing & Creativity
Jennifer Firmin
Even for those who think they can’t draw! A blend of formal drawing and creative
exploration, this class will introduce different ways of seeing and interpreting the visual
world of structure and images, as well as building a language for art. For both beginner
as well as intermediate levels, we will combine creative exercises and group sharing
activities as well as formal still-life drawing sessions. Each class will close with a
group critique to share ideas and positive feedback.
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This will be a relaxed atmosphere, but we will strive to maintain positive attitudes and
interactions at all times. Full participation is expected by all students.
11+ flexible
8 minimum
8-15 students $50.00 each, 15 or more students $40.00 each *Includes materials*
Occasional simple “homework” tasks such as bringing in a visually interesting object
or inspiring images, favorite colors, etc.
Grades may be given upon request.
Provided by instructor
Artist Trading Cards (ATC)
Erika Davis-Pitre
A perennial favorite, Erika has agreed to continue with her popular create-a-card group.
Students make 2 ½” x 3 ½” pieces of art with found objects, stamps, cutouts, paints,
papers, etc. At the end of the session, the completed works are displayed and students
can participate in a card swap!
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fairly relaxed
All ages
40 max
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Material Fee $25.00 per student
Group Guitar
Chris Farnham
For all those seeking to improve guitar skills; all levels are welcome. Technique, note
reading, chords, theory and rhythm will be covered as well as group performances of
songs and pieces. The class will cover exercises catered to individual students and
incorporate these into the group playing as an ensemble.
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Fairly relaxed and very flexible with different students participating at their own level.
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$60.00 per student for 12 classes
There will be no firm assignments, but exercises and pieces to practice will be given
and out of class practicing and preparation is expected.
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Bring a guitar, preferably an acoustic, but electric with small amplifier is OK.
Private Guitar Lessons
Chris Farnham
Private ½ hour lessons to be scheduled before or after Chris’s other classes.
From Chris Farnham’s Bio:
I have a degree in music from the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, CT.
I have taught private lessons with children and adults for over ten years, both through a
music service (Music Makers), a music store (Music and Arts Center) and on my own.
I presently have over forty private students of various levels. I teach lessons for guitar,
electric bass and piano. Lessons are geared to student's level and specific goals.
11+
$25.00 per ½ hour lesson
Bring a guitar, preferably an acoustic, but electric with small amplifier is OK.
Songwriting 101
Chris Farnham
Class will teach basic songwriting and composition techniques, focusing on real life
song types and exercises in writing similar types of songs. Individual creative input is
highly encouraged
Students should have access and minimal ability on any musical instrument.
Moderate (i.e. few additional assignments, but consistent participation expected)
11+
4 minimum, 10 maximum
$60.00 per student
½ to 1 hour per week preparation between classes
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REAL Theatre
REAL Theatre: Chelsea, Vanessa and Brenda LaPorte
Join us for an exciting and unique theatre experience! We’ll play improv games, learn
character development, perform street theatre, practice team-building exercises and
much more, and combine these with the essentials of performing (diction, projection,
stage presence, etc.), for a thought-provoking, creative and fun theatrical opportunity
for teens of any acting background or level of expertise! In this country, no other
media giant has impacted and influenced the American culture as much as the Disney
franchise has. As part of our curriculum during this session of REAL Theatre, we will
be using improv games & discussion to challenge the societal messages found in
Disney films and stories, then we’ll create skits that address these themes. This course
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will culminate in a showcase/presentation for family and friends! Our original
curriculum is facilitated by REAL Theatre, a team of three instructors with a combined
experience of over 60 years both on stage and behind the scenes.
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moderate
13+ firm
3 minimum, no maximum
$65.00 per student
line memorization for skits for presentation
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Showtime
Rae Johnson
This class will give students an intro to acting while they rehearse a play to be
performed at a venue outside of Green Street. Children will learn acting lingo, play
acting games, and build confidence in performance.
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fairly relaxed
11+
10 minimum
$25.00 per student
Yes, students will be required to learn their lines for the performance.
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This is a performance based class. The final performance will occur outside of Green
Street at a date and time to be announced.
Magic: The Gathering
Michelle Ciccaglione/ AJ Leet
Magic: The Gathering (known colloquially as Magic or MTG) is a collectible card
game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield and introduced in 1993 by
Wizards of the Coast. Magic is the first example of the modern collectible card game
genre Each game represents a battle between mighty wizards, known as
"planeswalkers", who employ the magical spells, items, and fantastic creatures depicted
on individual Magic cards to defeat their opponents. Although the original concept of
the game drew heavily from the motifs of traditional fantasy role-playing games such
as Dungeons & Dragons, the gameplay of Magic bears little similarity to pencil-andpaper adventure games, while having substantially more cards and more complex rules
than many other card games.
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$15.00 per student
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No test but we will have a mini tournaments and a final tournament last day of class.
If they have their own deck --- no material cost. If they need a deck, $10.00. Booster
packs will be available each class to purchase for $4.00 each.
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Yearbook Club
Jackie O'Grady
Dylan O'Grady and Hannah Boullier
Come and be a part of the yearbook club! We will be taking many pictures around
campus and town for our Green Street yearbook. This class will not meet for the full
50 minutes, but we will touch base with each other every week. Towards the end of
our semester, participants will be involved in actively soliciting photos from our fellow
students, taking profile pictures if necessary, researching yearbook websites, layout and
design, planning the finances, and collecting funds for the books.
A camera is nice to have but not necessary. If you would simply like to consult that is
also encouraged.
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no min or max
Class is free - yearbooks will be sold at cost
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Private guitar lessons and group ensemble
Charles Stevens, Oliver Stevens
203-503-0121
Private guitar lessons. Two instructors available simultaneously so that two students
can take a private lesson at the same time.
Ensemble: Both teachers will work together to collaborate with their students to jam.
This will be one hour in length. Those students who are interested in the ensemble and
do not play the guitar need to be proficient in their primary instrument so that they can
collaborate with the group
None required unless in ensemble with instrument other than guitar
Casual with practice between lessons required. No grading
Class is open to students 12 and up. Ages noted above are flexible
3 minimum
30 minutes/private lesson
1 hour ensemble
Guitars needed. Also, if doing ensemble your primary instrument such as bass, guitar,
piano, harmonica, flute, etc.
$__20/ individual lesson /1/2hr
RECOMMENDED: if doing the ensemble as well it will be $30.00 for both private and
ensemble/student if ensemble alone the cost is 15.00/student/one hour lesson
Guitars are needed. Since there are two teachers you can schedule two students at one
time with each individual teacher. It is recommended that the students who are taking
private lessons join the ensemble so they can incorporate these lessons into the jam.
The instructors will work together for the ensemble so that students can perform
together at the end of the semester.
BODY AND MIND
Sexual Health Education (No class February 8th or March 14th)
Liana Brown
The class will be 10 one-hour classes on teen sexual health, sexuality, decision-making,
and communication in relationships. The format will be interactive with ageappropriate, medically accurate information and resources about healthy sexuality.
SESSION 1: Introduction to Class- Ground Rules, Overview of Holistic Sexuality
SESSION 2: Male & Female Reproductive Anatomy- Overview of Anatomy & Pregnancy
SESSION 3: Sexual Response & Sexual Behavior- Sexual Response System
Contraception (popular teen methods); safer sex; abstinence; condom/barrier use
SESSION 4: Contraception (Popular Teen Methods) - Safer Sex, Abstinence, Condom Use
SESSION 5: Sexual Decision Making- Contraception, Pregnancy Options, Teen Parenting
SESSION 6: Sexually Transmitted Infections- Overview of STIs and HIV/AIDS,
Symptoms, Modes of Transmission, Condom/Barrier Use
SESSION 7: Exploring Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships- Types of Relationships,
Qualities of Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships, Positive Communication
SESSION 8: Sexual Identity- Gender & Sexual Orientation
SESSION 9: Outside Influences & Sexuality- Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Media Influence
SESSION 10: Review- Review of Previous Sessions
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fairly relaxed
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15+ This age group is pretty firm. I will allow students who are 13 or 14 years of age
if their parents are comfortable with their child being in the class and if the child feels
they are comfortable with and can handle the material that will be covered.
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$40.00 per student
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20 maximum
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Students will sometimes be given optional homework assignments to further their own
learning. Any in-class assessments will be informal (we typically do activities that
review information previously learned in class).
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No class February 8th or March 14th
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Roller Skating (2:15 to 3:15 at Middletown Roller Skating Rink)
Maria Paquette
Doors open at 2:00. Join your friends for some fun roller skating at the end of the
Green St day! 547 Main St. In the SW corner of the It's Only Natural Market parking
The price includes admission and rental of skates.
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All ages including parents
$7.00 per session price includes admission & skate rental
10 minimum
HISTORY, CULTURE AND SOCIAL INQUIRY
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Connect with Connecticut
Norma Liebler and Ellen Pappalardo
Explore the CT of yesterday and today. We will be looking at the history & geography
of CT by looking at local sites. All classes will occur at Green Street, but we will be
planning several low cost group field trips (the capitol, a dairy farm, and historical
sites) to enrich class materials. Attendance at field trips is optional, but encouraged
(and fun).
Enthusiasm! **We will be continuing from last semester, but the class is open to
anyone interested.**
Moderate. There will be some homework and class presentations are encouraged. (We
learn what we teach. You’ll remember that part of the class forever.) A few quizzes
will be given just to help you assess what you are learning.
11+
$8.00 per student
some
a few quizzes, no grades
Documentaries
Cameron Pitre
A documentary is a fun way to show people history thru a video interpretation and
reenacting of historical events, culture and nature, some people may find reading
nonfictional books hard and boring so a documentary allows a person to see history
happen right in front of them and get a look at the vast world around them inspiring
people to learn more of the subject that the documentary shows.
The documentaries that will be shown in this class will be chosen by me, here is the
list:
Comic book superheroes unmasked part 1
Comic book superheroes unmasked part 2
This cool documentary shows the history of comic book superheroes and will show
how these heroes are far more than just kid’s stuff and how the forces of our world
have shaped theirs.
When dinosaurs roamed America part 1
When dinosaurs roamed America part 2
Take a look at the life of the dinosaurs of North Americafrom their beginnings in the
Triassic to their extinction in the late Cretaceous.
Russia the land of the Tsars part 1
Russia the land of the Tsars part 2
Russia the land of the Tsars part 3
Russia the land of the Tsars part 4
See the great history of Russia during the time of the great Tsars up until the
revolution.
The Baled of big Al
See the life of a popular Allosaurus from hatching to a near adult predator.
Walking with monsters part 1
Walking with monsters part 2
Take a look at life before the dinosaurs when the world was filled with fantastic and
deadly creatures.
Beyond the movie: lord of the rings the fellowship of the ring
National geographic embarks on an extraordinary journey through myth, legend,
language and history to explore how the imaginary world of Middle earth reflects our
own.
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12+ flexible
3 minimum, no maximum
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Truth in Advertising
REAL Theatre: Chelsea, Vanessa and Brenda LaPorte
Are you being brainwashed? The world of advertising bombards us with images that
are designed to elicit certain responses from you. How do ads perpetuate stereotypes,
promote sexism, perpetuate racism, and inhibit equal rights? This course is a
participatory discussion group where we will enlighten ourselves about the ways in
which we can learn to see the “Truth in Advertising”.
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13+ firm
3 minimum
$40.00 per student
occasional light assignments
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From the Ground Up
REAL Theatre: Chelsea, Vanessa and Brenda LaPorte
Do you enjoy debating ethics and morals? Do you think society is fundamentally
flawed? Do you have thoughts and ideas about how to improve the world in which you
live? Each week, “From the Ground Up” will debate and discuss the merits and pitfalls
of each aspect of society as we take on the challenge of attempting to create utopia.
For example: Is there a need for government, and if so, how is it structured? Would
the perfect society have organized religion? What would the educational system look
like? How would healthcare be handled? Housing? How about the laws? Currency?
Come be a part of creating the change you want to see in the world by creating a new
one “From the Ground Up”!
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13+ firm
3 minimum
$35.00 per student
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Paranormal Science & Conspiracy Theories
REAL Theatre: Chelsea, Vanessa and Brenda LaPorte
What do you think about UFOs, doomsday prophecies, the Illuminati,
ghosts/poltergeists/spirits, cryptozoology, near-death experiences, the Bermuda
Triangle and crop circles? For skeptics and believers alike, this lively discussion group
will explore the fascinating mysteries of the paranormal, and delve into controversial
conspiracy theories such as 9/11, the JFK assassination, Roswell/Area 51, and more!
an open mind
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13+ firm
3 minimum, no maximum
$35.00 per student
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Banned Book Club
REAL Theatre: Chelsea, Vanessa and Brenda LaPorte
Rebel readers, unite! Back by popular demand, Banned Book Club returns! Inspired
by the American Library Association’s annual list of Banned or Challenged Books, this
club celebrates the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. If you
believe in intellectual freedom to explore and discuss unorthodox or unpopular
viewpoints through reading “banned or challenged books”, then this class is for you!
We will pace ourselves by reading one title every two weeks, followed by spirited
discussions of the books and their subject matter, as well as other related
controversial topics. This is a participatory class for bibliophiles interested in mature
themes.
Prerequisites:
Please arrive at the first class having read “Go Ask Alice” by Anonymous. Discussions
will take two weeks in order to allow ample time to read each book.
moderate
14+, firm
$25 per student (additional costs for books if books not borrowed from libraries)
3 students minimum, no maximum
Yes- reading one book every two weeks
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Students (and parents) should be comfortable with the mature/controversial content and
themes of these novels. These include, but are not limited to: drug use and abuse,
prostitution, sexuality, war, violence, strong language, dystopia. Please be prepared to
discuss “Go Ask Alice” at our first class.
The reading list is as follows and should be able to be obtained from your local library,
online, interlibrary loan (ILL), or your local bookstore:
February 8: “Go Ask Alice” by Anonymous
February 22: “Killing Mr. Griffin” by Lois Duncan
March 7: “Fallen Angels” by Walter Dean Myers
March 21: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky
April 4: “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
April 18: “The Drowning of Stephan Jones” by Bette Greene
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Creative Writing
Cindy House
Cindy House is one of Green Street’s great resources: someone who gets people to
write for fun! She continues this class from past years. She hopes to continue with the
same students, but also with new students. This class has short, weekly assignments
focusing on things like character development, dialog etc., in the short story format
primarily. Students in past sessions have described this class as their favorite class and
Cindy as one of the best teachers ever. Each class features discussions of reading
assignments, and peer and teacher review of short pieces of writing. Prompts and
topics are suggested and students usually take off in many wild and wonderful ways
with their own pieces.
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moderately demanding
14 and up, firm
10
$10.00 fee for handouts
1 hour/week, reading & writing
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Please note that Cindy teaches at the upper high school level and some of the readings
used to demonstrate specific techniques may have mature content.
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Modern Society and American Literature
Jonathan Spindel
The object of this course is to study the history and cultural progress of modern society
through the literature of some of the most enduring and influential authors of our time.
We will include the literature of marginalized groups to scratch at the surface of the
“white-washed” canon and grasp the comprehensive truth. In addition to American
literature, we may also include international texts which have had particular influence
on American culture. The course may include novels, poetry, short stories, nonfiction
and plays; though students will choose the direction of the course based on their
interests. By the end of the course, the instructor’s goal is to cultivate politically-aware
and culturally-conscious thought, all while celebrating literature as a record of
historical narrative, vehicle of philosophical thought, and harbinger of social ideology.
BIO
Jonathan Spindel graduated from Wesleyan University in 2011 with a degree in
English and creative writing. He loves literature of all types, especially fiction, and
loves to work with other writers and students. He enjoys public radio, philosophy and
jazz. In the classroom, he strives to foster critical, creative and independent thought in
students.
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Willingness to read varied and sometimes challenging texts.
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Moderate. Participation expected.
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13 and up, flexible
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6-8 students
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$5 per student per class, or $35 per whole class if fewer than seven students.
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Weekly reading assignments and possibly written assignments.
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Additional information: Some of the class material may involve mature subject matter (but nothing obscene).
Materials
Cost of books will be determined after first class (we may do a group purchase at the
beginning of the session. Rough estimate: $20-50). I will also make several
photocopied material packets. I am not sure how much this will cost.
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Creative Expressions
Anissa P. Zucker (Ms.Ed- “Literacy”)
Let your imagination soar! This course is designed for students of all levels looking to
improve their own writing skills. We will explore the writing process and learn fun and
simple techniques using books they already know and love. With individualized
attention in a supportive learning environment, students will gain the confidence
needed to take their writing to the next level. At the end of the course, we will hold a
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celebratory reading and awards ceremony open to friends and family to honor each
child’s literary achievements. Volunteers are welcome, but not required.
Basic reading and writing skills
Fairly Relaxed. A nurturing environment where expectations will be set high, but there
will be no required assignments. This is a class for students who want to learn some
creative writing skills and techniques. The atmosphere will be positive and engagingdrawing on the student’s natural abilities and improving areas which need
strengthening. Students of all personalities welcome and will be encouraged but not
forced, to explore their writing through dramatic play as well.
12 + flexible
20 maximum
$45.00 fee per student
There will be strongly encouraged writing assignments assigned each week. Students
may still opt to keep writing strictly to the classroom setting only. However, most
usually want to do the work outside class and this is encouraged because you will get
more out of the class if you practice a little every day!
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3-Minute Fiction
Jackie O'Grady
3-Minute fiction is loosely based off of NPR's contest with the same name. Each week,
students will be given certain parameters that must be met when writing their stories.
For instance, everyone needs to include a chipmunk, a honey badger, and a zombie
kitten in their story. The stories should be around 600 words (which takes approx. 3
minutes to read), and the students should be prepared to share their stories with the
class. It is so much fun to hear all the students go home with the same parameters and
return with as many different stories as their are students. This class is perfect for those
kids that are just starting to write their own stories and for those that have been writing
for some time. My younger students in the past even dictate their stories to their
parents who help with the writing. The goal of the class is to show how fun writing can
be!
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10 – 13 Firm
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Homework will be assigned each week.
LIFE SKILLS AND ENHANCEMENT
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Spanish 1
Instructor:
Maria Paquette
Class Description: Weekly Lesson Details
1.- Greetings , What is your name?
Numbers 1-20, How old are you?
Colors. What is your favorite color?
Personal pronouns. Verb: To have
2.- The alphabet.
Students will learn the sounds of the vowels, then
together with consonants they will start spelling,
reading and talking fast, nice and easy.
Numbers 20 to 50
3.-The Week . What day is today?
Yesterday, today and tomorrow, before and after.
The week song. The verb : To be
4.-The months of the year.
When in your birthday?
Numbers 50 to 100 . Play bingo
5.-The Seasons of the year . Learn the seasons song
The article : (definite) . Verb: To like
6.-The Weather
How ? ,where? ,when? Verb : To feel
Numbers 100 to 1000
7.-The Body
The body song
Adjectives (masculine and feminine)
Verb: To need
8.-The Family
How many? who? Verb: to love
9.-At School.
What is this? Game.
Verb: To be (ser o estar), To go .
To learn, to read.
10.- The House.
Rooms, household items.
11.- Review what we cover .
Singing a lot of songs. Test if needed
12.-Play : The best conversation.
Sing and win.
Memory in action.
Homework help
Points will counted and the best scores will reach:
First, Second and Third place with prizes.
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none
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nice, easy and fun
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11+
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6 minimum
$75.00 per student, $10.00 material fee per student for photocopies
1 or 2 pages for lesson
If requested, a test will be given in lesson 11
binder /3 holes, pencil, color pencils, sharpener and eraser.
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Spanish 2
Maria Paquette
(Weekly Lesson Details):
1.- Greetings , review of : numbers, colors,
months, days etc, a way to know the level
of Spanish in the group .Numbers : unidades,
decenas, centenas, miles y millares.
2.- Personal pronouns ,articles definite and indefinite.
Verb : To be pasado, presente y futuro
3.- Clothing = La ropa
Verbs : to wear , to use , to need, to like, to buy.
4.- Places in the city.
Where you would go ?
Transportation
Verbs : to go , to want , to find
5.- The restaurant
The food = La Comida
At the table Verbs: To eat. To taste.
6.- The Library
Verb: to read ., to study .
7.- The Professions = Las profesiones
Verbs : To become . ,to be (future tense)
9.- The museum . The Teacher.
Verbs : to visit . To act.
10.- The Farm and the Zoo . Animals
11 .- Review and test (if needed)
12 .-Games : The Best conversation
Places around the city
Memory in action
Homework help.
Points will be counted and First, Second and Third place will be awarded with prizes.
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Spanish 1 or some Spanish a must
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11+
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6 minimum
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$75.00 per student, $10.00 material fee for photocopies
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1 or 2 pages for lesson
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If requested, a test will be given in lesson 11
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Debate
Sierra Lay and Leah Leibler
The purpose of this class will be a debate group for older students. The class will be
divided into two groups and will be given a topic and a side to debate. The topics will
vary each week and will be decided by both the students and the teachers. I suggest
most students bring a pen/pencil and a notebook.
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This will be a fairly strict class, but as long as the proper manners are held it will be
enjoyable.
14 and up
$8.00 per student
Each student will be expected to research on their topic each week.
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Around the World with the “Epicuri-ous” (4 Fridays off-site in Cromwell)
Chadukiewicz Family
This class will cover the spectrum of the Culinary Arts; meal planning and cost
estimates, special diet accommodation, serving and table etiquette, cooking skills, knife
skills, sous chef skills, dishwashing, wait staff service, table settings and teamwork!
We will “travel” around the world and cook from a different country’s style each week.
Students will learn proper spice layering and food preparation. NOTE: Students will be
cooking with meat and dairy each week, however they will not be required to eat the
food during the meal if they do not want to. Students will learn practical cooking skills
they can apply to everyday food preparation at home.
Required: New, 6” chef knife, apron, and hairnet or chef’s hat (see below). Parents
please provide a list of known food allergies.
Fairly relaxed (e.g. primarily experiential, participation expected)
11+ firm
10 firm
$20.00 per student for materials
no
no
Chef knives and hats will be left at our house and washed during the class duration and
go home on the last day. They will make knife covers for the knives out of newspaper.
Please see our friends and business associates at www.saveinparadise.com if you need
to purchase one. They are a restaurant wholesale supply house in East Hartford, open
to the public! (And a ton of fun!)
We do have two cats. (I am indicating this for children with allergies, not that we will
be eating them haha)
Parents can drop off. There are plenty of shopping plazas nearby and Middletown is
only ten minutes away. Teaching Assistants: We need one parent each week - some
parents will have to supervise more than one week.
SCIENCE
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Introduction to Marine Biology
Ian Gibson
This class is designed to give students an introduction to some of the more important
components of Marine Biology, with a focus on Long Island Sound. The class is
broken up into 2 parts – the 12 week Green Street semester and a 3 hour field trip to
Hammonasset State Beach in early June. The class portion will focus on the geography
and geology of Long Island Sound, an introduction to physical oceanography, climate
and weather patterns, a brief primer to the taxonomy of living things, an intro to
invertebrate biology and common LIS invertebrates, fish biology and the fish of LIS,
and an informative discussion of sharks, and their identification and needs for their
conservation. The field trip in June will be an opportunity for the class to apply some of
the ideas they learned in class. We will do a wetlands walk, a scavenger hunt on the
rocky shore for invertebrates, a study of invasive crabs, and some seine netting on the
sandy beach. This is a trip that parents should plan on attending to help with
supervision and students should wear swim suits and be comfortable around water if
the would like to help seining. That said, if a student wants no part of getting wet, they
can still enjoy themselves. I am also prepared to open spots on the trip for students that
did not take the class to still go to the beach. The minimum age for the trip is 11 and
parents should still plan on chaperoning their kids.
The students should be a minimum of 12 years old and should have some solid science
experience. A curious and courageous demeanor is also helpful!
The content of the class is mid-high school level. I will make every attempt to present
information in a manner that will be accessible to all students, but some topics are more
abstract than others. Marine Biology is an interdisciplinary science, meaning that I will
be touching on physics, chemistry, geology and biology. I will occasionally give the
students something to work on at home for the next class. This isn’t required work, but
will prep them for the coming week.
Class 12 and up firm. Trip 11 and up firm. Ages noted above are firm. One thing I
would like to avoid is families coming on the trip with several younger children who
want to participate and detract from the utility of paying students.
8 minimum, 15 maximum
$100.00 per student for class and trip (class only $80, trip only $35)
yes-occasional homework to prep for next class (not required)
no
Introduction to Genetics
Ian Gibson
This class will introduce students to the science of heredity. Topics will include the
principle of dominance, traits and alleles, Mendelian genetics, chromosomes and DNA,
genetic disorders, protein synthesis and genetic technology. There are activities related
to all topics, including family pedigrees and DNA model.
Students should be a minimum of 12 years old and have an introductory level of
knowledge in biology, especially cells.
The class is fairly rigorous and fast paced as there is a good deal of material to be
covered. I do give the students take-home work that is designed to build on current
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topics or introduce new ones. While not required to complete, it is highly
recommended to get the most out of the course.
12+ firm
8-15
$90.00 per student
yes (highly recommended but not required)