fall 2019 Second and Third Grade
2:00-3:00pm
SU 20 Creativity StARTS Here
This course will help students learn the basics of art, and how to incorporate them into fun creations! The course will be fun and challenging to students as they learn about famous artists and types of art, the elements and principles of art, and how to apply these to their creations. The main topics focused in the class will be abstract art, 3D art, and a class project. Students will get to use crayons, watercolor and acrylic paint, and other supplies! If you’re interested in a fun and creative class, this one’s for you!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 37
Ms. Lauren Hartner is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Art Education. Art has been one of Lauren’s biggest passions and is excited to share her love for the subject. She took many art classes in high school and taught an art class for a middle school Art’s Day. She has always loved working with children, helping out with her church’s Vacation Bible School for six years, and being a babysitter in her neighborhood. She also was an active member of her church children’s choir assisting the kids and singing. This summer she worked at Redstone Highlands, a nursing home, and enjoyed interacting with the residents there. One of her biggest passions is helping people and has been on 6 mission trips, both locally and internationally. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and is on the Saint Vincent Tennis team. She plans to become an Art educator and spread her love of art to others.
SU 21 Tumble Time
During this class, we will be learning about gymnastics, starting with the most basic stretches as well as some of the history of the sport to working towards cartwheels, round-offs, and backbends. We will achieve this through lots of demonstration and engaging activities that will allow the students to, not only gain an appreciation for the art of gymnastics, but also improve their balance, coordination, and confidence. We will include upbeat music and mats for protection. Come to this class to enjoy some fun on the floor!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Carey Gym Lobby
Ms. Marisa Metropoulos is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a double minor in Theology and Special Education. She has plenty of experience with a range of children through her volunteer work at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, St. Gregory Catholic School, the Special Olympics, and the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India. She has assisted teachers and caretakers with children and students ranging from nine months old to eighteen years old. When she isn’t too busy doing her schoolwork, she enjoys playing sports like basketball with her friends as well as listening to music and cooking.
SU22 Creative Creations with Crayons
Want to showcase your colorful side? This course is the one for you. We will be doing a variety of activities involving crayons including learning about how they are made, drawing, learning about different types of colors and shading, and even some creative writing!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 36
Miss Sarah Pritts is a sophomore Early Childhood Education major at Saint Vincent College. She is the co-president of the Service Corps for Exceptional Children club at the college which often works together with the Bearcat BEST program in providing activities for students with special needs. She is also a member of the Early Childhood Education club, Education club, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. This summer, Miss Pritts worked as a camp counselor for school age children ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, NY, where she lives. In her free time, she can be found watching sporting events on campus, studying in the library, or spending time with friends.
SU23 It’s About Time
It’s About Time will teach students how to read clocks, match time on a clock to the numeric value and time expressed in writing, schedules, and a better understanding of time. In this course, we will be using manipulatives, playing games, and creating daily schedules and timelines. At the beginning of class each week, we will have a review activity to ensure that students are understanding the material. It will be helpful if the student has an understanding of how to count by 5s.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 31
Ms. Annie Houk is a sophomore early childhood education major and is considering minoring in both special education and theology. Miss Annie has experience babysitting and working in the nursery at her church. She has done volunteer work with Equest, an organization that strives to improve the quality of life for those with special needs through horseback riding, as well as a couple of mission trips to Uganda working with local schools. In her free time, Miss Annie enjoys reading, spending time people she cares about, and spending time outside.
3:00-4:00pm
SU 24 Gardener Gurus
By taking this course, children will get the hands-on experience of growing their own plant. Through the ten weeks, students will get to see their plants grow and learn about the steps for taking care of a plant to keep it alive and growing! We will explain many different topics through the course such as, photosynthesis, the necessities of a plant, measuring and drawing our plants and comparing differences between them. Throughout this course we will also talk about the pros of gardening which will tie into healthy eating with fruits and vegetables. Gardening is fun, interesting and will teach patience!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 31
Ms. Shaylin Craycraft is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has had many experiences with children including, teaching preschool her senior year of high school, volunteering at her church with children all ages, babysits, and works at a local daycare. Ms. Shaylin Craycraft loves watching children grow and learn, expanding their knowledge. She cannot wait to work with the Step-Up students and their families. In the future, she plans to teach anywhere from Pre-K through 4.
SU 25 To the Moon and Back
Throughout this class, students will be able to have a better understanding of how an astronaut prepares for take-off, discover the moon and stars, and learn together the life outside of Earth. We will be engaged with many activities, lessons, crafts, and see footage of the first man walking on the moon throughout the ten weeks to gain an awareness of how a student can be an astronaut.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 37
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.
SU26 Let’s Put on a Show
In this class, students will get to be dramatic in doing reader’s theatre! Students will read at least three different reader’s theatre shows and will choose their favorite to work on and perform for their families at the end of the 10-week course. This course will include singing and acting and will help students feel comfortable with public speaking and performing. Students will also use their artistic skills by creating simple props, sets, and costumes with classroom materials.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 33
Ms. Taylor Hinds is an early childhood education student at St. Vincent. Taylor spent her first two and a half years of college studying at a university in Baltimore, MD, and has been at Saint Vincent for two semesters. She has always had a love for children and helping them learn and grow. She has had experience as a teaching assistant in preschool and Kindergarten and has also been a nanny for three young children ages three and under. Ms. Hinds’s passions include singing and acting, as she has been very involved in the arts all her life.
4:00 - 5:00pm
SU 27 Basics of Bowling
In this bowling course, students will learn the basics of bowling such as how to walk on the approach, keep balance, and release the bowling ball properly. The students would be exhibiting balance while moving and using equipment, using their hands, fingers, and wrist to manipulate an object, as well as improving their hand-eye coordination when aiming at a mark. Overall this course would help with the students’ fine motor developments, strength, and muscle control. This is an excellent course for a student who wants to learn a new sport!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Carey Gym Lobby
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 28 Blasting off into Space
In this course, the students will explore space with new eyes. This course will be fun, exciting and out of this world! Students will learn about planets, the stars, the moon, the sun and even more. Each week, we will add on to our knowledge by introducing new facts and unique characteristics about everything in space. Partner and group work will be highly encouraged through this course. Students will engage in activities every week helping them grasp new concepts and increasing their knowledge. Along with the physical parts of space, we will talk about astronomers and their importance through time. Let’s blast off and learn about space!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 31
Ms. Shaylin Craycraft is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has had many experiences with children including, teaching preschool her senior year of high school, volunteering at her church with children all ages, babysits, and works at a local daycare. Ms. Shaylin Craycraft loves watching children grow and learn, expanding their knowledge. She cannot wait to work with the Step-Up students and their families. In the future, she plans to teach anywhere from Pre-K through 4.
SU 29 The Wild World of Water
Water is something that is everywhere, yet so many people do not always see the amazing possibilities that it possesses. This class is all about demonstrating the importance of water in our lives and will be shown through fun experiments, videos, and demonstrations. There will be many different materials used, and the class itself will progress from simplistic and fun to more creative and exciting. The class will definitely have your child’s mind “flooded” with enthusiasm about the beauty of water.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 36
Ms. Marisa Metropoulos is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a double minor in Theology and Special Education. She has plenty of experience with a range of children through her volunteer work at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, St. Gregory Catholic School, the Special Olympics, and the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India. She has assisted teachers and caretakers with children and students ranging from nine months old to eighteen years old. When she isn’t too busy doing her schoolwork, she enjoys playing sports like basketball with her friends as well as listening to music and cooking.
SU 20 Creativity StARTS Here
This course will help students learn the basics of art, and how to incorporate them into fun creations! The course will be fun and challenging to students as they learn about famous artists and types of art, the elements and principles of art, and how to apply these to their creations. The main topics focused in the class will be abstract art, 3D art, and a class project. Students will get to use crayons, watercolor and acrylic paint, and other supplies! If you’re interested in a fun and creative class, this one’s for you!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 37
Ms. Lauren Hartner is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Art Education. Art has been one of Lauren’s biggest passions and is excited to share her love for the subject. She took many art classes in high school and taught an art class for a middle school Art’s Day. She has always loved working with children, helping out with her church’s Vacation Bible School for six years, and being a babysitter in her neighborhood. She also was an active member of her church children’s choir assisting the kids and singing. This summer she worked at Redstone Highlands, a nursing home, and enjoyed interacting with the residents there. One of her biggest passions is helping people and has been on 6 mission trips, both locally and internationally. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and is on the Saint Vincent Tennis team. She plans to become an Art educator and spread her love of art to others.
SU 21 Tumble Time
During this class, we will be learning about gymnastics, starting with the most basic stretches as well as some of the history of the sport to working towards cartwheels, round-offs, and backbends. We will achieve this through lots of demonstration and engaging activities that will allow the students to, not only gain an appreciation for the art of gymnastics, but also improve their balance, coordination, and confidence. We will include upbeat music and mats for protection. Come to this class to enjoy some fun on the floor!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Carey Gym Lobby
Ms. Marisa Metropoulos is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a double minor in Theology and Special Education. She has plenty of experience with a range of children through her volunteer work at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, St. Gregory Catholic School, the Special Olympics, and the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India. She has assisted teachers and caretakers with children and students ranging from nine months old to eighteen years old. When she isn’t too busy doing her schoolwork, she enjoys playing sports like basketball with her friends as well as listening to music and cooking.
SU22 Creative Creations with Crayons
Want to showcase your colorful side? This course is the one for you. We will be doing a variety of activities involving crayons including learning about how they are made, drawing, learning about different types of colors and shading, and even some creative writing!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 36
Miss Sarah Pritts is a sophomore Early Childhood Education major at Saint Vincent College. She is the co-president of the Service Corps for Exceptional Children club at the college which often works together with the Bearcat BEST program in providing activities for students with special needs. She is also a member of the Early Childhood Education club, Education club, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. This summer, Miss Pritts worked as a camp counselor for school age children ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, NY, where she lives. In her free time, she can be found watching sporting events on campus, studying in the library, or spending time with friends.
SU23 It’s About Time
It’s About Time will teach students how to read clocks, match time on a clock to the numeric value and time expressed in writing, schedules, and a better understanding of time. In this course, we will be using manipulatives, playing games, and creating daily schedules and timelines. At the beginning of class each week, we will have a review activity to ensure that students are understanding the material. It will be helpful if the student has an understanding of how to count by 5s.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 31
Ms. Annie Houk is a sophomore early childhood education major and is considering minoring in both special education and theology. Miss Annie has experience babysitting and working in the nursery at her church. She has done volunteer work with Equest, an organization that strives to improve the quality of life for those with special needs through horseback riding, as well as a couple of mission trips to Uganda working with local schools. In her free time, Miss Annie enjoys reading, spending time people she cares about, and spending time outside.
3:00-4:00pm
SU 24 Gardener Gurus
By taking this course, children will get the hands-on experience of growing their own plant. Through the ten weeks, students will get to see their plants grow and learn about the steps for taking care of a plant to keep it alive and growing! We will explain many different topics through the course such as, photosynthesis, the necessities of a plant, measuring and drawing our plants and comparing differences between them. Throughout this course we will also talk about the pros of gardening which will tie into healthy eating with fruits and vegetables. Gardening is fun, interesting and will teach patience!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 31
Ms. Shaylin Craycraft is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has had many experiences with children including, teaching preschool her senior year of high school, volunteering at her church with children all ages, babysits, and works at a local daycare. Ms. Shaylin Craycraft loves watching children grow and learn, expanding their knowledge. She cannot wait to work with the Step-Up students and their families. In the future, she plans to teach anywhere from Pre-K through 4.
SU 25 To the Moon and Back
Throughout this class, students will be able to have a better understanding of how an astronaut prepares for take-off, discover the moon and stars, and learn together the life outside of Earth. We will be engaged with many activities, lessons, crafts, and see footage of the first man walking on the moon throughout the ten weeks to gain an awareness of how a student can be an astronaut.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 37
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.
SU26 Let’s Put on a Show
In this class, students will get to be dramatic in doing reader’s theatre! Students will read at least three different reader’s theatre shows and will choose their favorite to work on and perform for their families at the end of the 10-week course. This course will include singing and acting and will help students feel comfortable with public speaking and performing. Students will also use their artistic skills by creating simple props, sets, and costumes with classroom materials.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 33
Ms. Taylor Hinds is an early childhood education student at St. Vincent. Taylor spent her first two and a half years of college studying at a university in Baltimore, MD, and has been at Saint Vincent for two semesters. She has always had a love for children and helping them learn and grow. She has had experience as a teaching assistant in preschool and Kindergarten and has also been a nanny for three young children ages three and under. Ms. Hinds’s passions include singing and acting, as she has been very involved in the arts all her life.
4:00 - 5:00pm
SU 27 Basics of Bowling
In this bowling course, students will learn the basics of bowling such as how to walk on the approach, keep balance, and release the bowling ball properly. The students would be exhibiting balance while moving and using equipment, using their hands, fingers, and wrist to manipulate an object, as well as improving their hand-eye coordination when aiming at a mark. Overall this course would help with the students’ fine motor developments, strength, and muscle control. This is an excellent course for a student who wants to learn a new sport!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Carey Gym Lobby
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 28 Blasting off into Space
In this course, the students will explore space with new eyes. This course will be fun, exciting and out of this world! Students will learn about planets, the stars, the moon, the sun and even more. Each week, we will add on to our knowledge by introducing new facts and unique characteristics about everything in space. Partner and group work will be highly encouraged through this course. Students will engage in activities every week helping them grasp new concepts and increasing their knowledge. Along with the physical parts of space, we will talk about astronomers and their importance through time. Let’s blast off and learn about space!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 31
Ms. Shaylin Craycraft is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has had many experiences with children including, teaching preschool her senior year of high school, volunteering at her church with children all ages, babysits, and works at a local daycare. Ms. Shaylin Craycraft loves watching children grow and learn, expanding their knowledge. She cannot wait to work with the Step-Up students and their families. In the future, she plans to teach anywhere from Pre-K through 4.
SU 29 The Wild World of Water
Water is something that is everywhere, yet so many people do not always see the amazing possibilities that it possesses. This class is all about demonstrating the importance of water in our lives and will be shown through fun experiments, videos, and demonstrations. There will be many different materials used, and the class itself will progress from simplistic and fun to more creative and exciting. The class will definitely have your child’s mind “flooded” with enthusiasm about the beauty of water.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 36
Ms. Marisa Metropoulos is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education with a double minor in Theology and Special Education. She has plenty of experience with a range of children through her volunteer work at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, St. Gregory Catholic School, the Special Olympics, and the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India. She has assisted teachers and caretakers with children and students ranging from nine months old to eighteen years old. When she isn’t too busy doing her schoolwork, she enjoys playing sports like basketball with her friends as well as listening to music and cooking.
