fall 2019 Kindergarten and First Grade
2:00-3:00pm
SU 10 Who’s in the Zoo?
By getting involved in this course, students will be engaged in learning all about the different habitats made for different animals. They will learn how to differentiate between why animals need different resources, know how to properly care for these animals, and what foods they eat by playing games, reading books, making crafts, and watching small clips for a real-life example.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Alyssa Heining is a Junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Education and minoring in Special Education. She has taken upon many experiences with children of all ages, including volunteering at Merakey Autism Center in Hempfield and was a counselor at Envision Sports for the blind children during this summer. She stayed at Slippery Rock University for the camp for a whole week teaching the children new sports with adaptations. One of her most exciting experiences was watching her campers be successful and letting them enjoy sports just like any other child. In her free time, she runs half marathons, spends time with her baby niece, and loves hanging out with her family.
SU 11 Animals of the Arctic
In this course, students will learn about various arctic animals. Each day they will focus on a new animal, learning about their eating habits, predators, prey, and much more! By the end of the course, students will create their own brochure about the animals in the arctic. This class is perfect for any animal lover looking to explore the arctic and expand their knowledge of animals.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Marissa Matts is a sophomore, Early Childhood Education major at Saint Vincent College. She has significant experience working with children including babysitting for over six years as well as working at a daycare in Pittsburgh with children ages 6-months to 12 years old for three years. She is heavily involved in various clubs such as the Early Childhood Education Club, Education Club, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, and the Orientation Welcoming Committee. In the future, she plans to attend the graduate program at Saint Vincent then return to her hometown to teach in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She is ecstatic to meet her Step-Up students!
3:00 - 4:00pm
SU 12 Into the Wild: Learning about the African Safari
In this course, students will learn about habitats, life cycles, forms and functions of the animals, and more! In this class we will perform investigations, read books, create art, etc.! The students taking this course will gain knowledge about all the animals in the African Safari as well as improving the students’ engagement, creativity, and curiosity. This will be a fun course to expand your child’s knowledge on biology!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Mercedes Belch is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a Special Education minor. She has coached for Butler Junior Tennis Association for many years. Ms. Belch also created two bowling youth leagues at Family Bowlaway Fun Center and continues to manage and coach children from the ages of 4 to 18. Ms. Belch bowls for the SVC Bearcats and is a member of Circle K and Early Childhood Education Club. In her free time, she can be found adventuring outdoors or spending time with family and friends. She is very excited to teach Step Up!
SU 13 Tumble Bugs and Bees
Tumble Bugs and Bees is a class that introduces children to the world of gymnastics by exploring areas such as physical fitness, coordination, health- awareness, and creative movement. This will be an enjoyable class using gymnastic skills while helping to build positive self-esteem in a fun and yet challenging atmosphere. Each class time be filled with many movement experiences such as stretching exercises, tumbling, parachute games, and movement on the mat. This class will be an introduction to the basics of gymnastics. Come to this class to have a blast.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Carey Gym Lobby
Ms. Morgan Constantino is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education and Children Studies. She is a member Fred Rogers’ Scholar Program that focuses on educating and nurturing young children with the ideology of Fred Rogers’. She has had many years of experience at various activities working with young children. Ms. Constantino has worked at Ali’s Little Helping Hands, which is a daycare located in her hometown. She is a very creative, enthusiastic, and loves children of all ages. Ms. Constantino enjoys being at yoga and spending time with her friends and family. She is very excited to be spending time and working with your children.
4:00 - 5:00pm
SU 14 Green Thumbs
Green Thumbs is a class that will introduce students to the joy of the life cycle of plants. This class is great way to learn how plants grow through hands-on activities and experiences. Each student will learn how to care for and nurture a plant from a tiny seed to a full-grown flower. They will participate in fun and engaging exercises that will put a smile on each face. It’s a guaranteed way to show the benefit of plants and how they help us. The students will be able to observe the changes and watch how plants can turn from a seed to a beautiful blooming flower. Don’t miss out on all the fun and learn to have a green thumb.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Morgan Constantino is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education and Children Studies. She is a member Fred Rogers’ Scholar Program that focuses on educating and nurturing young children with the ideology of Fred Rogers’. She has had many years of experience at various activities working with young children. Ms. Constantino has worked at Ali’s Little Helping Hands, which is a daycare located in her hometown. She is a very creative, enthusiastic, and loves children of all ages. Ms. Constantino enjoys being at yoga and spending time with her friends and family. She is very excited to be spending time and working with your children.
SU 15 Meet Elephant and Piggy (Mo Willems)
In this course, students will read a different book each class written by Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator. We will read an award-winning book series called Elephant & Piggie. During the first class we will learn about Mo Willems’ life and background. Each class following that, we will read one of his books, reflect on ideas from the story, and do a craft based on a lesson or idea we got from the book. This class is perfect for young readers to enhance their reading abilities and give them a chance to be creative!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Marissa Matts is a sophomore, Early Childhood Education major at Saint Vincent College. She has significant experience working with children including babysitting for over six years as well as working at a daycare in Pittsburgh with children ages 6-months to 12 years old for three years. She is heavily involved in various clubs such as the Early Childhood Education Club, Education Club, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, and the Orientation Welcoming Committee. In the future, she plans to attend the graduate program at Saint Vincent then return to her hometown to teach in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She is ecstatic to meet her Step-Up students!
SU 10 Who’s in the Zoo?
By getting involved in this course, students will be engaged in learning all about the different habitats made for different animals. They will learn how to differentiate between why animals need different resources, know how to properly care for these animals, and what foods they eat by playing games, reading books, making crafts, and watching small clips for a real-life example.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Alyssa Heining is a Junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Education and minoring in Special Education. She has taken upon many experiences with children of all ages, including volunteering at Merakey Autism Center in Hempfield and was a counselor at Envision Sports for the blind children during this summer. She stayed at Slippery Rock University for the camp for a whole week teaching the children new sports with adaptations. One of her most exciting experiences was watching her campers be successful and letting them enjoy sports just like any other child. In her free time, she runs half marathons, spends time with her baby niece, and loves hanging out with her family.
SU 11 Animals of the Arctic
In this course, students will learn about various arctic animals. Each day they will focus on a new animal, learning about their eating habits, predators, prey, and much more! By the end of the course, students will create their own brochure about the animals in the arctic. This class is perfect for any animal lover looking to explore the arctic and expand their knowledge of animals.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Marissa Matts is a sophomore, Early Childhood Education major at Saint Vincent College. She has significant experience working with children including babysitting for over six years as well as working at a daycare in Pittsburgh with children ages 6-months to 12 years old for three years. She is heavily involved in various clubs such as the Early Childhood Education Club, Education Club, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, and the Orientation Welcoming Committee. In the future, she plans to attend the graduate program at Saint Vincent then return to her hometown to teach in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She is ecstatic to meet her Step-Up students!
3:00 - 4:00pm
SU 12 Into the Wild: Learning about the African Safari
In this course, students will learn about habitats, life cycles, forms and functions of the animals, and more! In this class we will perform investigations, read books, create art, etc.! The students taking this course will gain knowledge about all the animals in the African Safari as well as improving the students’ engagement, creativity, and curiosity. This will be a fun course to expand your child’s knowledge on biology!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Mercedes Belch is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a Special Education minor. She has coached for Butler Junior Tennis Association for many years. Ms. Belch also created two bowling youth leagues at Family Bowlaway Fun Center and continues to manage and coach children from the ages of 4 to 18. Ms. Belch bowls for the SVC Bearcats and is a member of Circle K and Early Childhood Education Club. In her free time, she can be found adventuring outdoors or spending time with family and friends. She is very excited to teach Step Up!
SU 13 Tumble Bugs and Bees
Tumble Bugs and Bees is a class that introduces children to the world of gymnastics by exploring areas such as physical fitness, coordination, health- awareness, and creative movement. This will be an enjoyable class using gymnastic skills while helping to build positive self-esteem in a fun and yet challenging atmosphere. Each class time be filled with many movement experiences such as stretching exercises, tumbling, parachute games, and movement on the mat. This class will be an introduction to the basics of gymnastics. Come to this class to have a blast.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Carey Gym Lobby
Ms. Morgan Constantino is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education and Children Studies. She is a member Fred Rogers’ Scholar Program that focuses on educating and nurturing young children with the ideology of Fred Rogers’. She has had many years of experience at various activities working with young children. Ms. Constantino has worked at Ali’s Little Helping Hands, which is a daycare located in her hometown. She is a very creative, enthusiastic, and loves children of all ages. Ms. Constantino enjoys being at yoga and spending time with her friends and family. She is very excited to be spending time and working with your children.
4:00 - 5:00pm
SU 14 Green Thumbs
Green Thumbs is a class that will introduce students to the joy of the life cycle of plants. This class is great way to learn how plants grow through hands-on activities and experiences. Each student will learn how to care for and nurture a plant from a tiny seed to a full-grown flower. They will participate in fun and engaging exercises that will put a smile on each face. It’s a guaranteed way to show the benefit of plants and how they help us. The students will be able to observe the changes and watch how plants can turn from a seed to a beautiful blooming flower. Don’t miss out on all the fun and learn to have a green thumb.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Morgan Constantino is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education and Children Studies. She is a member Fred Rogers’ Scholar Program that focuses on educating and nurturing young children with the ideology of Fred Rogers’. She has had many years of experience at various activities working with young children. Ms. Constantino has worked at Ali’s Little Helping Hands, which is a daycare located in her hometown. She is a very creative, enthusiastic, and loves children of all ages. Ms. Constantino enjoys being at yoga and spending time with her friends and family. She is very excited to be spending time and working with your children.
SU 15 Meet Elephant and Piggy (Mo Willems)
In this course, students will read a different book each class written by Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator. We will read an award-winning book series called Elephant & Piggie. During the first class we will learn about Mo Willems’ life and background. Each class following that, we will read one of his books, reflect on ideas from the story, and do a craft based on a lesson or idea we got from the book. This class is perfect for young readers to enhance their reading abilities and give them a chance to be creative!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Marissa Matts is a sophomore, Early Childhood Education major at Saint Vincent College. She has significant experience working with children including babysitting for over six years as well as working at a daycare in Pittsburgh with children ages 6-months to 12 years old for three years. She is heavily involved in various clubs such as the Early Childhood Education Club, Education Club, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, and the Orientation Welcoming Committee. In the future, she plans to attend the graduate program at Saint Vincent then return to her hometown to teach in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She is ecstatic to meet her Step-Up students!
