Spring 2018 Kindergarten and First Grade
2:00-3:00pm
SU 10 Snow Owls and Puffins and Polar Bears, Oh My!
In this course, we’ll travel all the way to the Arctic to explore some “cool” creatures that inhabit the continent. Through interactive crafts and games, students will better understand how these animals survive in the chilly climate. By recreating the fat on a polar bear to see how they stay warm and creating our very own penguin igloos, students can take a look at nature and the resources that animals take advantage of to live. Each class, we’ll discover a new animal to add to our journal which will include pictures and information to remember our time exploring. So bundle up, we’re going on an adventure!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid Hall 1B
Ms. Alexandra Astle is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. Miss Lexi loves to go back to her high school and work with her friends in the Saint Anthony Program as a volunteer. Along with having 2 part time jobs, she also spends her time volunteering as a color guard instructor for her sister’s school and a competition team. After her Undergraduate degree is completed, Miss Lexi plans to get her Masters in Special Education
SU 11 Welcome to the Farm!
In this course, students will learn about life on the farm. During each class, they will learn about an animal that lives or is around a farm. Students will learn about what it takes to care for the farm and their animals. They will be creative by constructing their own farm throughout the course. Students will be expected to be the farmers and will be able to use their imagination on how to develop their own farm. The students will have one-on-one time and group work during the class.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid Hall 1B
Ms. Jennifer Hogan is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Sociology and a minor in Secondary Education. She hopes to go on to graduate school for a Masters in Counseling Education. Jennifer is a current member of the Saint Vincent College Cheerleading Club. Ms. Hogan was also a member of the Orientation Committee. Jennifer volunteered to help coach a middle school volleyball team and has been a referee for some games. She has also been a babysitter. Ms. Hogan has a great interest in history and hopes to share her knowledge among the students.
SU 12 Bringing Children’s Books to Life
During this course we will be exploring many of our favorite children’s books including, The Rainbow Fish, Elmer the Elephant, The Little Engine that Could, and many more. Each week we will begin class by reading a different book, discussing the moral of the story, and ending class with an activity or craft that brings the story to life. Some of the lessons that will be taught are the importance of sharing, embracing our differences, and never giving up. By the end of this course we will have read many children’s books, and will be able to use the valuable lessons we learned in our everyday lives!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Heather Ramsey is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Elementary Education. She has had many experiences with children including volunteering in preschool and elementary school classrooms in the Derry Area School District, coaching soccer and dance teams, babysitting, being a teacher in her high school’s Trojan Pony Preschool Program, and babysitting for many years. Ms. Heather is also currently an assistant teacher at Latrobe Kinder-Schull Daycare and is the assistant Girl Scout leader of a local troop. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and doing outdoor activities.
3:00 - 4:00pm
SU 13 Let the Music Move You
Join Miss Jessica as we have fun with music and movement. As a class, we will practice using our listening ears when hearing loud and soft sounds and finding different rhythms. We will stay active by dancing to the music and listening to the beat. Finally, we will learn about different instruments such as the flute, and will even practice using our singing voices! This class is going to be tons of fun and will be a great introduction into music!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Foundations Room (Placid Hall)
Miss Jessica Hartner is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. While in high school she enjoyed teaching preschoolers, was the president of the Interact Club, and earned her Gold Award in Girl Scouts. Some of her hobbies include playing tennis and singing. Miss Jessica is excited to be a teacher in the future because she loves to help kids learn. She has played the flute and sang in the Joyful Noise Choir for many years. This will be here second time teaching Step-Up and is really looking forward to teaching about on one of her passions!
SU 14 If You Give a Who a What…?
In this course, students will be able to follow the collection of books by author, Laura Numeroff, famously known for her book “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” As we read a different book each week, students will be introduced to concepts such as measurement, sequencing, following instructions, cause and effect, and much more! Join us as we see what happens when you give a pig a pancake, a moose a muffin, and to see if mice really enjoy those cookies!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Miss Leah Fertal is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College with a major in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education and Spanish. She has enjoyed teaching the class, “Clay with Kids,” in the previous year for Step Up. She has enjoyed teaching 3 and 4 year olds in high school, bible study this summer, a second grade class with the program, Junior Achievement, and Girl Scout day camp. She was also the Special Events Coordinator for her marching band her senior year of high school. She is on the Orientation Team, a core member of the Apologetics club, and a member of the Education and Early Childhood Education clubs. She loves to spend time with her family and friends in her free time!
Miss Molly Massimo is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College. Molly is currently studying Early Childhood with a minor in Studio Art, in hopes to incorporate both within a career. Ms. Massimo is a member of the Early Childhood Education and Education Clubs. She also was a counselor this past summer with the Saint Vincent College Challenge Program, where she worked with children from fifth grade to seniors in high school! Molly also has enjoyed volunteering for the SVC Wraps event on campus, as well as the orientation team. Ms. Massimo over nine years of experience babysitting and works at Justice! In her spare time, she loves to be with her family and friends and enjoys meeting new people on campus!
SU 15 Fun With Addition and Subtraction
1, 2, 3, more. 4, 3, 2, fun! In this class, we’ll learn all about our basic math facts. Through interactive games and hands on activities, students will become familiar with the rules of addition and subtraction. Whether already familiar with concepts or if it’s brand new, we’ll work together to become mathematicians. So sign up soon, you’ll make a great addition!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Alexandra Astle is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. Miss Lexi loves to go back to her high school and work with her friends in the Saint Anthony Program as a volunteer. Along with having 2 part time jobs, she also spends her time volunteering as a color guard instructor for her sister’s school and a competition team. After her Undergraduate degree is completed, Miss Lexi plans to get her Masters in Special Education.
SU 10 Snow Owls and Puffins and Polar Bears, Oh My!
In this course, we’ll travel all the way to the Arctic to explore some “cool” creatures that inhabit the continent. Through interactive crafts and games, students will better understand how these animals survive in the chilly climate. By recreating the fat on a polar bear to see how they stay warm and creating our very own penguin igloos, students can take a look at nature and the resources that animals take advantage of to live. Each class, we’ll discover a new animal to add to our journal which will include pictures and information to remember our time exploring. So bundle up, we’re going on an adventure!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid Hall 1B
Ms. Alexandra Astle is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. Miss Lexi loves to go back to her high school and work with her friends in the Saint Anthony Program as a volunteer. Along with having 2 part time jobs, she also spends her time volunteering as a color guard instructor for her sister’s school and a competition team. After her Undergraduate degree is completed, Miss Lexi plans to get her Masters in Special Education
SU 11 Welcome to the Farm!
In this course, students will learn about life on the farm. During each class, they will learn about an animal that lives or is around a farm. Students will learn about what it takes to care for the farm and their animals. They will be creative by constructing their own farm throughout the course. Students will be expected to be the farmers and will be able to use their imagination on how to develop their own farm. The students will have one-on-one time and group work during the class.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid Hall 1B
Ms. Jennifer Hogan is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Sociology and a minor in Secondary Education. She hopes to go on to graduate school for a Masters in Counseling Education. Jennifer is a current member of the Saint Vincent College Cheerleading Club. Ms. Hogan was also a member of the Orientation Committee. Jennifer volunteered to help coach a middle school volleyball team and has been a referee for some games. She has also been a babysitter. Ms. Hogan has a great interest in history and hopes to share her knowledge among the students.
SU 12 Bringing Children’s Books to Life
During this course we will be exploring many of our favorite children’s books including, The Rainbow Fish, Elmer the Elephant, The Little Engine that Could, and many more. Each week we will begin class by reading a different book, discussing the moral of the story, and ending class with an activity or craft that brings the story to life. Some of the lessons that will be taught are the importance of sharing, embracing our differences, and never giving up. By the end of this course we will have read many children’s books, and will be able to use the valuable lessons we learned in our everyday lives!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Heather Ramsey is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Elementary Education. She has had many experiences with children including volunteering in preschool and elementary school classrooms in the Derry Area School District, coaching soccer and dance teams, babysitting, being a teacher in her high school’s Trojan Pony Preschool Program, and babysitting for many years. Ms. Heather is also currently an assistant teacher at Latrobe Kinder-Schull Daycare and is the assistant Girl Scout leader of a local troop. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and doing outdoor activities.
3:00 - 4:00pm
SU 13 Let the Music Move You
Join Miss Jessica as we have fun with music and movement. As a class, we will practice using our listening ears when hearing loud and soft sounds and finding different rhythms. We will stay active by dancing to the music and listening to the beat. Finally, we will learn about different instruments such as the flute, and will even practice using our singing voices! This class is going to be tons of fun and will be a great introduction into music!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Foundations Room (Placid Hall)
Miss Jessica Hartner is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. While in high school she enjoyed teaching preschoolers, was the president of the Interact Club, and earned her Gold Award in Girl Scouts. Some of her hobbies include playing tennis and singing. Miss Jessica is excited to be a teacher in the future because she loves to help kids learn. She has played the flute and sang in the Joyful Noise Choir for many years. This will be here second time teaching Step-Up and is really looking forward to teaching about on one of her passions!
SU 14 If You Give a Who a What…?
In this course, students will be able to follow the collection of books by author, Laura Numeroff, famously known for her book “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” As we read a different book each week, students will be introduced to concepts such as measurement, sequencing, following instructions, cause and effect, and much more! Join us as we see what happens when you give a pig a pancake, a moose a muffin, and to see if mice really enjoy those cookies!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Miss Leah Fertal is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College with a major in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education and Spanish. She has enjoyed teaching the class, “Clay with Kids,” in the previous year for Step Up. She has enjoyed teaching 3 and 4 year olds in high school, bible study this summer, a second grade class with the program, Junior Achievement, and Girl Scout day camp. She was also the Special Events Coordinator for her marching band her senior year of high school. She is on the Orientation Team, a core member of the Apologetics club, and a member of the Education and Early Childhood Education clubs. She loves to spend time with her family and friends in her free time!
Miss Molly Massimo is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College. Molly is currently studying Early Childhood with a minor in Studio Art, in hopes to incorporate both within a career. Ms. Massimo is a member of the Early Childhood Education and Education Clubs. She also was a counselor this past summer with the Saint Vincent College Challenge Program, where she worked with children from fifth grade to seniors in high school! Molly also has enjoyed volunteering for the SVC Wraps event on campus, as well as the orientation team. Ms. Massimo over nine years of experience babysitting and works at Justice! In her spare time, she loves to be with her family and friends and enjoys meeting new people on campus!
SU 15 Fun With Addition and Subtraction
1, 2, 3, more. 4, 3, 2, fun! In this class, we’ll learn all about our basic math facts. Through interactive games and hands on activities, students will become familiar with the rules of addition and subtraction. Whether already familiar with concepts or if it’s brand new, we’ll work together to become mathematicians. So sign up soon, you’ll make a great addition!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B
Ms. Alexandra Astle is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. Miss Lexi loves to go back to her high school and work with her friends in the Saint Anthony Program as a volunteer. Along with having 2 part time jobs, she also spends her time volunteering as a color guard instructor for her sister’s school and a competition team. After her Undergraduate degree is completed, Miss Lexi plans to get her Masters in Special Education.
