Spring 2025: Grades Six - Eight
2:00 - 3:00
SU 40: World Wanderers
During this class, students will embark on an exciting journey to explore rich cultures, landmarks, and traditions from all over the world. Students will participate in hands on learning activities and crafts to help broaden their knowledge in global diversity. Throughout this 10-week journey around the world, students will visit a new destination weekly and analyze as well as participate in the different traditions practiced within each one.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 21
Ms. Rachel is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Middle Grade Education with a concentration in English Language Arts. She has a number of experiences working with children at a recreational athletic complex, babysitting weekly, and volunteering her time in schools or libraries. One of her most memorable experiences was assisting in a 5th grade classroom daily at West Point Elementary for a school year. Outside of the classroom, she can be found reading, working, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
SU 41: The Fall of the Soviet Union in the 1980s and 1990s
We would look through the collapse of the USSR through multiple factors including economics, politics, etc. We will read primary and secondary sources regarding the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Students will better understand the end of the Cold War, and the transformation of the communist bloc.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Mr. Mueller is from the Hempfield Area only about twenty minutes away. He has a deep interest in history, especially for World War Two, and the Cold War. He plays offensive line for Saint Vincent football, and he also loves to workout. He listens to a variety of music, and his favorite band is Pink Floyd because of their instrumentals. He loves games of all sorts, spikeball, minecraft, football,etc. He has worked at Giant Eagle for three years as a cashier, deli clerk, butcher, and coordinator.
3:00- 4:00
SU 42: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
In this class, students will learn about the history of the Romans, from the founding of the city of Rome in 753 BC to the fall of the Roman Empire in 476. We will explore the causes for Rome’s early success, its tribulations throughout its history, and its legacy that has survived to the modern day.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Will Birdseye is a history major secondary education minor and a college Sophomore at Saint Vincent. He is a graduate from Hempfield and has had a long fascination with all things history since he was a kid. He looks forward to meeting his students and to teach them about a topic he holds near and dear to his heart.
SU 43: Tales in the Making: Short Story Exploration
In this ten-week course, students will learn about the art of writing a short story. As the weeks progress, students will look at the various elements that a short story is composed of. These elements will be supplemented by additional projects that will allow students to further their understanding of the topics themselves. Students will also examine the works of authors, where they can analyze different forms of storytelling within the various works. The students will also be able to practice their own writing skills as well! This course is perfect for students with an interest in creative writing and furthering their writing skills.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 21
Ms. Olivia Struck is a freshman middle grade education major. She has experience babysitting and working as a child watch attendant at her local YMCA. Ms. Struck has also organized many future clinics for aspiring athletes and has worked with children at various service opportunities. She loves English and has always been an avid reader, but she also enjoys singing and participates in musicals here at St. Vincent.
4:00- 5:00
SU 44: Club Step-Up Sixth-Eighth
New to this year’s program, “Club Step-Up” will enable homeschool and cyber-school students to interact in a more informal, large-group setting. Each week, club “members” will possess the opportunity to engage in fun activities while socializing with similarly aged peers. For a week-by-week list of planned activities, please click here. All club members will receive a special Step-Up sticker on the first day!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Headmasters 404
Planned by the Program Director, Club Step-Up activities will be facilitated by Step-Up teachers and other Saint Vincent College Education students.
2:00 - 3:00
SU 40: World Wanderers
During this class, students will embark on an exciting journey to explore rich cultures, landmarks, and traditions from all over the world. Students will participate in hands on learning activities and crafts to help broaden their knowledge in global diversity. Throughout this 10-week journey around the world, students will visit a new destination weekly and analyze as well as participate in the different traditions practiced within each one.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 21
Ms. Rachel is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Middle Grade Education with a concentration in English Language Arts. She has a number of experiences working with children at a recreational athletic complex, babysitting weekly, and volunteering her time in schools or libraries. One of her most memorable experiences was assisting in a 5th grade classroom daily at West Point Elementary for a school year. Outside of the classroom, she can be found reading, working, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
SU 41: The Fall of the Soviet Union in the 1980s and 1990s
We would look through the collapse of the USSR through multiple factors including economics, politics, etc. We will read primary and secondary sources regarding the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Students will better understand the end of the Cold War, and the transformation of the communist bloc.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Mr. Mueller is from the Hempfield Area only about twenty minutes away. He has a deep interest in history, especially for World War Two, and the Cold War. He plays offensive line for Saint Vincent football, and he also loves to workout. He listens to a variety of music, and his favorite band is Pink Floyd because of their instrumentals. He loves games of all sorts, spikeball, minecraft, football,etc. He has worked at Giant Eagle for three years as a cashier, deli clerk, butcher, and coordinator.
3:00- 4:00
SU 42: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
In this class, students will learn about the history of the Romans, from the founding of the city of Rome in 753 BC to the fall of the Roman Empire in 476. We will explore the causes for Rome’s early success, its tribulations throughout its history, and its legacy that has survived to the modern day.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 24
Will Birdseye is a history major secondary education minor and a college Sophomore at Saint Vincent. He is a graduate from Hempfield and has had a long fascination with all things history since he was a kid. He looks forward to meeting his students and to teach them about a topic he holds near and dear to his heart.
SU 43: Tales in the Making: Short Story Exploration
In this ten-week course, students will learn about the art of writing a short story. As the weeks progress, students will look at the various elements that a short story is composed of. These elements will be supplemented by additional projects that will allow students to further their understanding of the topics themselves. Students will also examine the works of authors, where they can analyze different forms of storytelling within the various works. The students will also be able to practice their own writing skills as well! This course is perfect for students with an interest in creative writing and furthering their writing skills.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Alfred 21
Ms. Olivia Struck is a freshman middle grade education major. She has experience babysitting and working as a child watch attendant at her local YMCA. Ms. Struck has also organized many future clinics for aspiring athletes and has worked with children at various service opportunities. She loves English and has always been an avid reader, but she also enjoys singing and participates in musicals here at St. Vincent.
4:00- 5:00
SU 44: Club Step-Up Sixth-Eighth
New to this year’s program, “Club Step-Up” will enable homeschool and cyber-school students to interact in a more informal, large-group setting. Each week, club “members” will possess the opportunity to engage in fun activities while socializing with similarly aged peers. For a week-by-week list of planned activities, please click here. All club members will receive a special Step-Up sticker on the first day!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Headmasters 404
Planned by the Program Director, Club Step-Up activities will be facilitated by Step-Up teachers and other Saint Vincent College Education students.
