Spring 2024: Second and Third Grade
2:00 - 3:00
SU 20: Once Upon a World
In the class “Once Upon a World”, we will be exploring the magical world of fairytales and folktales. We will be reading stories from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and even from right here in the United States! We will read stories that have been passed down through generations and shared throughout the world. Some of these stories may be familiar and others will be brand new! We will talk about all the things that make a fairytale such as magic, villains, princesses, heroes, and happy endings. We will also talk about what these stories are trying to teach us and how we can apply these lessons to our lives. Join me on this magical trip around the world!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Library 123
Ms. Alyson Krecota is a junior at Saint Vincent College. She is majoring in Spanish Education and getting her K-12 teaching certification. Ms. Alyson has had a variety of opportunities to work with children. These include coaching at a local swim camp, lifeguarding, and babysitting. She also worked with children throughout her high school career by volunteering at community events such as her hometown’s annual Christmas breakfast. Ms. Alyson is the president of the Outdoors Club here at SVC. Ms. Alyson loves to be outdoors and to travel. She also enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and dogs! She is looking forward to an opportunity to work with your children!
SU 21: Let's Go Shopping!
This will be a basic course for second and third graders that will teach them the fundamentals of money. The goal is for them to learn how to count money and be able to differentiate the different dollars and coins if they do not know already. By the end of the course, we will have a shopping day where students will be given fake money and they will try to figure out what they can get with the amount that they were given. This course will ultimately teach money in a fun and engaging way!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Library 122
Emily Schmucker is a junior at St. Vincent and is an early education major with a special education minor. Within her academic journey she has had an internship in a middle school as well as in a multiple disability room in the elementary level. These opportunities as well as having experience in working at a daycare taught her valuable lessons as well as made her love for teaching grow. Emily enjoys staying active whether that is walking her dog, exercising, or even going on hikes. When she just wants to relax and stay in, she will read any chance she gets as she loves the idea to get her imagination going.
3:00 - 4:00
SU 22: World Traveler Workouts
After each class begins with a brief discussion about our destination for the day, Miss Molly and her students will embark on an imaginative adventure. Whether it be yoga on a relaxing day at the beach or showing off our superstar moves through a dance aerobic workout in Hollywood, this class is sure to be super exciting! Proper exercise attire should be worn for this course. Students will learn basic information about geographical destinations while developing a healthy, positive relationship with exercise that can last a lifetime!
COST: $20 ROOM: Library 123
Miss Molly Hudson is a sophomore Health and Physical Education student here at Saint Vincent. While at school, Miss Molly is a part of the Saint Vincent Women’s Soccer Team, Fred Rogers Scholars, Residence Life, Student Government, and the Education Clubs! During the summer, Miss Molly becomes “Coach Molly” while teaching young players from ages 2-7 as a Pittsburgh Soccer Shots head coach in the North Huntingdon Area. Babysitting and tutoring are other valuable experiences that have inspired her further to pursue a career in education. Miss Molly is so excited to share her love for staying active and having fun with her Step-Up students!
SU 23: All About Animals
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please contact the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*
Are you wild about animals? In this course, students will become zoologists as they learn about animals and their ecosystems. We will be covering a variety of topics such as the difference between living and nonliving things, the basic needs of animals, how animals can be classified, the special adaptations animals have, and what it means when a species faces extinction. By the end of this course, students will create a mini diorama for an animal of their choice and we will create our own class zoo!
COST: $20 ROOM: Library 122
Ms. Kayleigh Thompson is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has had various experiences with children, including three years as a student teacher in Penn-Trafford High School’s preschool program, a semester of student teaching in a first-grade classroom at Sunrise Estates Elementary School, and babysitting. In her free time, you can find her spending time with family or friends, listening to music, or reading!
4:00 - 5:00
SU 24: "Olympic" Games
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please contact the Director to be placed on the waitlist.*
Start class with a dynamic warmup, stretch, and get ready to enjoy some games! Students will compete in teams in fun Olympic Activities such as Cup Stacking, Obstacle Courses, Relay Races, Tug of War, and Ping Pong Bounce. This class is supposed to be a fun and energetic class for the students while also demonstrating the value of concentration, listening, and most importantly teamwork. Who’s ready for the Ultimate Olympic Games?!?
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Library 123
Mr. Jake DeMotte is a sophomore at the University of Saint Vincent pursuing a major in Health and Physical Education along with a minor in Special Education. Mr. DeMotte is currently a member of the Boys Basketball Team. During the school year, he lifeguards in open pool hours and also referees intramurals. In the summertime, he is a lifeguard and counselor for Camp Deer Creeks summer camp for kids. He aspires to be a Gym and Health Teacher while also coaching High School Basketball.
SU 25: Elements of Art
In this course, students will explore the seven elements of art being color, line, shape, texture, value, space, and form. Students will learn each of these elements and be able to utilize their knowledge in a variety of art projects!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Library 122
Ms. Hailie is a sophomore studying art education with a minor in digital media. She participates in college soccer on campus and is widely involved in various clubs. She currently works in a daycare with children and loves working with them. Additionally, Ms. Hailie has worked in a middle school art classroom and had the opportunity to create a mural for the school. She plans to further her career in the education field once she graduates.