Otis Classes
2008-09
Class |
Day(s) |
Time |
Grade |
Room |
Session Dates: |
Enroll By: |
Price: |
Kinder Drama |
Monday |
2.00-3.05 |
K |
Faculty Lounge |
3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, (no class 4/6) 4/13, 4/20, 4/27,
5/4, 5/11/09
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Early Enrollment will close
on 1/16.
Class lists will be posted on th
Office window 1/23.
Enrollment
will re-open 1/24 for classes
that still have space
available.
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$179 |
Drama Grades 1-5 |
Monday |
3:10-5.10 |
1-5 |
MPR |
2/9, (no class 2/16), 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, (no class 4/6), 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 4/11, 4/18/09
|
As above |
$235 |
Learn to Draw k-2 |
Tuesday |
3:00-4:00 |
K-2 |
Faculty Lounge |
1/27, 2/3,2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3
3/10, 3/17.
|
As above |
$73.00 |
Engineering Fundamentals |
Tuesday |
3:00-4:30 |
1-5 |
MPR |
3/24, 3/31, (no class 4/7), 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2/09 |
As above |
$222.00 |
Capoiera |
Wednesday |
2.50-4.20 |
K-5 |
MPR |
1. 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4,
(no class 3/11), 3/18, 3/25,
4/1, 4/15/09
2. 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20,
5,27, 6/3, 6/10/09
|
As above |
$76.00 |
Spanish |
Wednesday |
2.00-2.45 |
K-3 |
Faculty Lounge |
1. 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11,
2/18, 2/25, 3/4, (no class
3/11), 3/18/09
2. 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6,
5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/09
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Enrollment will close on 1/16..
Class list will be posted on Office window 1/20 |
$177.00 |
Hip Hop |
Thursday |
3.00-4.00 |
1. K-1
2. 2-5 |
MPR |
1: GRADES 2-5
2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26,
3/5, (no class 3/12), 3/19,
3/26, 4/2/09
2: GRADES K-1
4/16, 4/23, (no class 4/30 – Art Alamode), 5/7, 5/14, 5/21,
5/28, 6/4, 6/11/09
|
As per all other classes |
$58.00 |
Frisbee |
Thursday |
3.00-4.00 |
2-5 |
Krusi Park Field |
4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4/09 |
As above |
$53.00 |
Tennis |
Friday |
3.00-4.00 |
K-5 |
Krusi Park
Tennis Courts |
1.2/27, 3/6, (no class 3/13),
3/20, 3/27, 3/27, 4/3/09
2.4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15,
5/22, 5/29/09
|
As above |
$77.00 |
Rhythm Rocks |
Friday |
3:00-4:00 |
K-5 |
MPR |
1/30, 2/6, (no class 2/13),
2/20, 2/27, 3/6, (no class
3/13), 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17/09.
|
As above |
$158.00 |
Bicycle Safety Skills |
Friday |
3:00-4:00 |
2-5 |
MPR |
5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29,
6/5/09
|
As above |
$120.00 |
Drama – PLEASE NOTE NEW CLASS TIME!
Class for Kindergarteners
Taught by Doug Cole from Narnia Playhouse.
For more information about Doug and his after school programs,
please go to www.dougsdrama.com
The focus of this session will be the production of a funny and lively version of "The Elves and the Shoemakers". Class time will include theater games, creative drama, rehearsal and storytelling.
It’s a fun, low-pressure class to introduce to drama to Kindergarteners.
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Drama - PLEASE NOTE NEW CLASS TIME!
Class for Grades 1-5
Taught by Doug Cole from Narnia Playhouse.
For more information about Doug and his after school programs, please go to www.dougsdrama.com
The focus of this session will be the production of a comedy called "Thor’s Lost Hammer", based on a classic story from Norse mythology. When the mighty God Thor loses his magical hammer in the Land of the Giants, the gods and goddesses come up with a hysterical plan to get it back. |
TUESDAYS |
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Learn to Draw
Class for Grades K-2
Taught by Terri Brown
See it like it is and draw it! Terri Brown is Alameda’s Illustrative ARTIST.
Terri will help children discover their intrinsic creative mode so they
may draw with confidence. This class incorporates art history,
exercises, techniques and FUN developing the ability to see it like it
is! The session will end with an ART SHOW and each child will have a PORTFOLIO of completed masterpieces. |
Engineering FUNdamentals
Classes for Grades 1-5
Taught by Playwell TEKnologies
Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. This is a hands-on and minds-on class suitable for LEGO™ Technic novices to “maniacs.” |
WEDNESDAYS |
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Capoiera – PLEASE NOTE NEW CLASS TIME!
Classes for Grades K-5
Taught by Mestre (Master) Lucas Corvo
Come to this FUN class and learn how to practice this amazing
Brazilian martial art & dance form with all of its culture & music.
Otis is extremely lucky to have Mestre Lucas as the instructor.
He is very experienced & has worked extensively with children.
Please note: Children must wear comfortable, loose-fitting
clothing to class.
The time for the class has changed as the MPR is no longer available
until 2.50pm because the Music Teacher has preparation time
scheduled from 1.50-2.50pm. |
Spanish – NEW CLASS!!!!!!!
Classes for Grades K-3
Taught by Lango
San Francisco-based Lango is happy to bring its popular Spanish program to Otis. They teach at schools in San Francisco, Oakland and Alameda. Lango's Spanish classes employ a dynamic curriculum and instructional approach. Known as "Adventure Learning," this approach combines movement, listening & speaking, music and arts & crafts while challenging students to solve simple challenges – and thus to feel great about what they accomplish
as they learn their new language. A native-speaking instructor trained in Lango's approach will teach the class.
In addition, Every family enrolling for the first time pays a $35 materials fee to defer the cost of its book, CD and flashcards. This
will be paid directly to Lango in the first class. Make the check payable to “Lango.”
*The class list will be posted on the Office
window 1/20. |
THURSDAYS |
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Hip Hop
Classes for Grades K-1 & Grades 2-5
Taught by Nora Stebbins
Students will learn how to stretch and have fun learning dance
techniques. This class will be a blend of today’s high energy
“street style” dancing as well as the latest moves on the
dance floor! Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is recommended.
No jeans, due to lack of material flexibility. Sneakers or jazz
shoes may be worn, but not required.
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Ultimate Frisbee
Class for Grades 2-5
Taught by Otis parent, Frances Montell
Learn how to throw a Frisbee, and then take it to the next level.
We will be learning plays and strategies and then playing real
Ultimate Frisbee games. ”Ultimate” provides opportunities for
everyone to find their athletic potential. Whether it is a talent for
throwing, evading a defender, or playing tenacious defense,
come out and develop your athletic abilities and have a great
time too. Did you know that Alameda is host to one of the best
High School Ultimate Frisbee teams? Here is your chance to get
an early start in this great sport. |
FRIDAYS |
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Tennis
Classes for Grades K-5
Taught by Mike Bauer, Harbor Bay Club Tennis Pro.
Learn to play, or improve your game, with Mike Bauer.
The goal is to run 3 courts. The first 16 students will secure a place.
Students 17-32 will secure a place if there are enough students for a
second class. We require 3 parents to assist during the class. If you
volunteer & are accepted, then your child’s place will be guaranteed.
Please note, you will have to attend every week of the session.
Only 1 rain make-up class per session will be offered.
Bicycle Safety Skills Class - NEW CLASS!!!!!!!
Classes for Grades 2-5
Taught by Bonnie Wehmann from Bike Alameda
Children will learn age-appropriate bike maintenance skills. They will
also learn bike safety skills such as traffic awareness and how to
maneuver their bike safely. The skills will be taught in the MPR and then practiced under supervision on the black top.
Children who take this class must be able to ride their bikes proficiently
and not be using training wheels.
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Rhythm Rocks
Classes for Grades k-5
Taught by Alan Hall
In a non-threatening and positive environment we explore world rhythms, fruit rhythms*, rhythm relays,*call and response, drum circle, body percussion, vocal percussion and ensemble playing.
Definitions:
*Rhythm Relays – are based on the relay races of track and field in which the object is to complete the course and not drop the baton. In our case, the "baton" is a rhythm, and the object is to pass it to the next team member without disrupting the groove. This is a rhythmic
strengthening and team building exercise.
*Fruit Rhythms - use the rhythm inherent in the native language of the students to build rhythmic phrases. Through the exploration of certain fruit words, the kids will learn to compose and perform complex rhythms.
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