Luella Elementary 2015 Spring Enrichment Clusters Enrichment Cluster

Luella Elementary 2015 Spring Enrichment Clusters

Enrichment Cluster Information Spring Enrichment Clusters will meet on Mondays from 1: 30 – 2: 15 PM beginning February 2 nd and ending on April 20 th. Please choose three clusters, circle them on your cluster registration form, have your parent sign it, and return it to your teacher as soon as possible. You will receive notification of which one of the three clusters you have been registered for the week of January 26 th. If the cluster has a supply fee do not send the money until the first meeting on February 2 nd.

Scratch Jr. • Facilitator: Mrs. Thompson • Grade: K • Would you like to learn to program your own interactive stories and games? Using the ipad an app called Scratch Jr. you can do just that in this exciting new cluster!

World of Shapes • Facilitators: Ms. Fluker & Mrs. Martin • Grade: K • Enter the “World of Shapes” and create original art projects using 2 -D and 3 -D shapes in this hands-on cluster.

Happy Feet • Facilitator: Mrs. Parris • Grade: K • Dancing is not only great exercise, it’s lots of fun, too. If you love to move and learn new dances come to Happy Feet and dance, dance!

Puzzle Power • Facilitator: Mrs. Bonner • Grade: K • Puzzles are not only fun to do, they increase your brain power too! If you love putting things together, you are going to love Puzzle Power!

Listen and Draw • Facilitators: Mrs. Conkle & Mrs. Fleck • Grades: K & 1 • Find the artist inside as you develop fine motor skills and learn to draw. You’ll be amazed at what you can do when you “listen and draw!”

Techno-kids • Facilitators: Mrs. Freeman & Mrs. Ashby • Grades: K & 1 • Technology makes learning fun as you will discover in this exciting cluster. Become a “techno-kid” as you explore new websites and learning games each week.

Cheerleading • Facilitators: Mrs. Busby and Mrs. May • Grades: K – 2 • Do you like to be active and talk loud? Learn how to channel those skills and be part of a cheerleading squad. Cheerleading improves coordination and physical strength, besides being F- U- N. What’s that spell? Fun!

Piecing It Together • Facilitators: Mrs. Adams & Ms. Brannan • Grades: 1 & 2 • Challenge your puzzle skills with all types of puzzles and even make your own! Have fun working with others as you “piece it together. ”

Wii Dance • Facilitators: Ms. Warren & Mrs. Vincent • Grades: 1 & 2 • Dancing is not only great exercise, it’s lots of fun, too! This cluster is perfect for you, if you love to move and learn new dances while getting fit.

Lego Engineers • Facilitators: Mrs. Jefferson & Mrs. Gossett • Grades: 1 & 2 • Ever dream of being an architect? Here’s your chance to experiment with the basics of building and construction projects. Work with others and learn with Legos! • Supply fee: $5. 00

Love to Sing • Facilitators: Mrs. O’Leary & Ms. Lee • Grades: 1 & 2 • Do you love to sing and move to music? In this cluster we will learn a variety of up-beat action songs. Singing as a group is not only fun; it can help us to learn. Join us!

Make It – Take It – Learn It • Facilitator: Ms. Mays • Grades: 1 & 2 • Create your own learning manipulatives in this unique cluster. You will have a chance to make hands-on games and tools, take them home, and use them to help you learn!

Super Signers • Facilitator: Mrs. Stokes • Grade: 2 & 3 • How do people communicate without using their voice? In this cluster, you will learn American Sign Language through both words and song. Enjoy letting your hands do the talking!

Type it Up! • Facilitator: Mrs. Milner • Grades: 2 & 3 • Wouldn’t life be easier if you could keyboard quickly and accurately? You can! “Type It Up” will teach you to keyboard if you are a beginner and help you to become even faster if you are experienced.

Decoupage Designers • Facilitators: Mrs. Acree & Mrs. James • Grades: 2 - 4 • Decoupage, from the French word découper, means to cut out, and is a craft that involves pasting cut-outs to an object and then covering them with several coats of varnish. Decoupage is a fun and easy way to decorate just about any object. The creative possibilities are endless!

How Does Your Garden Grow? • Facilitators: Ms. Little, Ms. Bins & Luella High School Agricultural Science Students • Grades: 2 - 4 • Do you have a green thumb and like to play in the dirt? Would you like to grow your own food? In this cluster you’ll find out how, as you plant hydroponic vegetables and an herb garden. • Supply fee: $5. 00

Memory Makers • Facilitator: Mrs. Lawson • Grades: 2 - 4 • Do you have some memories that you want to remember forever? Let’s create a unique way to share our memories! In this cluster you will use paper, stickers, stamps, and more to preserve your photos in a unique way. • Supply fee: $5. 00

K-Piano • Facilitator: Mr. Wilson & Ms. Boyd • Grades: 2 - 5 • Are you ready to learn to play the piano in a technology driven, interactive group lesson format? Then this cluster is for you. You’re going to love it!

The Knights of Chess • Facilitators: Mrs. Stargell & Mr. Wood • Grades: 2 – 5 • Sharpen your strategy and thinking skills by learning to play the ancient game of Chess. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished player, there will be someone at your level to challenge.

Drama • Facilitators: Mrs. Hilton & Dr. Schreiber • Grades: 3 & 4 • Do you enjoy performing skits, puppet shows and reader’s theaters? If so, you’ll have a great time in this cluster! Play theater games while honing your acting skills.

Puzzle Mania • Facilitator: Mrs. Wilkes • Grades: 3 - 5 • Challenge your logical and critical thinking skills in this cluster. Learn how to turn a puzzle into a piece of artwork.

Word Wizards • Facilitator: Ms. Brooks • Grades: 3 – 5 • Is Scrabble one of your favorite games? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to play. Either way, you’ll have fun and become a word wizard in this cluster!

Game On! • Facilitator: Ms. Bird • Grades: 3 – 5 • Explore the world of games in this exciting cluster! You will learn about different types of games from around the world along with their history. You will even get to create your own games!

Lions Soccer Club • Facilitators: Ms. Winters & Mrs. Youmans • Grades: 3 - 5 • Learn the basics of soccer while competing in 7 vs. 7 scrimmage games. There’s no better way to get your kicks! (Players are asked to bring their own soccer ball. )

Strong for Life • Facilitators: Mrs. Holzman & Hampton High School Nutrition Students • Grades: 3 – 5 • This cluster will focus on being healthy and staying strong for life through healthy eating and exercise. Each week we’ll try a new healthy snack. (Please let us know of any food allergies. ) • Supply Fee: $5. 00

Domino World • Facilitator: Mrs. Turner • Grades: 3 – 5 • People all over the world play dominoes in different ways. In Domino World, you’ll learn to play several different versions of the game. You may even want to create your own version of dominoes!

Super Solvers • Facilitator: Ms. Roe • Grades: 3 – 5 • Do you love to solve mazes, brainteasers, riddles, crossword, word search and Sudoku puzzles? Then this cluster will be a perfect match for you! Have fun while you give your brain a workout doing all types of puzzles. You’ll even have a chance to create your own!

Walk Across America • Facilitators: Mrs. Quick & Mrs. Odle • Grades: 4 & 5 • Join us in our walk across the states! We’ll plan our route from the Atlantic to the Pacific, add up all the miles we walk each week and plot our location on the map. How far can we go? Walkers wanted!

Giant Leaps Forward Golf • Facilitators: Mr. Grenville-Wood & Mrs. Van. Tone-Foles • Grades: 4 & 5 • Here’s your chance to have fun and learn to play the game of golf in a unique way. No need to bring your own clubs, all equipment will be provided. Soon you’ll be yelling “fore” with the best of them! • Supply fee: $8. 00

LES Chorus • Facilitators: Mrs. Kenney & Ms. Mc. Ghee • Grades: 4 & 5 • Do you love to sing and perform? Would you like to explore new music and be part of a choral group? Then check out this cluster. There are no tryouts; everyone is welcome to come sing along!

Ultimate Frisbee • • • Facilitator: Coach Worsham Grades: 4 & 5 What is Ultimate Frisbee? It’s like football with a Frisbee! Ultimate is one of the fastest growing team sports in America. It’s a fun, exciting way to stay fit.

Hip Hop Dance Group • Facilitator: Mrs. Bryant & Mrs. Robenalt • Grades: 4 & 5 • Do you have some great dance moves? Do you love to perform? Come work on a dance routine performance that will be enjoyed by the whole school.

Jewelry Creations • Facilitator: Dr. Arrington & Ms. Hayes • Grades: 4 & 5 Females • Do you love glitter and sparkle? Are you creative with fashion? Join the jewelry design cluster and create unique pieces of wearable art while participating in thought provoking discussions! • Supply fee: $5. 00

Luella Show Stoppers • Facilitators: Ms. E. Davis & Ms. M. Davis • Grades: 4 & 5 • Do you enjoy using your hands and feet to create rhythmic beats? The Luella Show Stoppers Step Team is the perfect place to develop that talent. Work with a team to create a precision performance.

Yoga for Kids • Facilitator: Mrs. Whitmire • Grades: 4 & 5 • Do you like to exercise in a calm, peaceful environment? Then this cluster is perfect for you! Learn the basics of yoga, stretch your body, and learn to truly relax.

Mad Science • Facilitators: Dr. Montgomery & Mrs. Wagner • Grades: 4 & 5 • Does the thought of doing cool science experiments make your eyes light up? Do you love hands-on learning? Then Mad Science is the place for you! • Supply Fee: $8. 00

Stylish Stitches • Facilitator: Mrs. Miller • Grades: 4 & 5 • Do you want to explore a new craft and make beautiful fabric designs? Then consider signing up for this cluster. You will learn to embroider! • Supply Fee: $5. 00

LES E-zine • Facilitators: Ms. Burton & Mrs. Youngblood • Grades: 4 & 5 • Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to be learn to use Microsoft Publisher and be part of a small team working on an on-line school magazine? This may be the cluster for you!

Party Planners • • • Facilitator: Mrs. Taylor Grade: 5 Have you ever wanted to plan a party around a theme, but wondered how to get started? Wonder no more! In this cluster you will learn the ins and outs of coordinating a party from invitations and decorations to menus and manners. • Supply Fee: $5. 00