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1 Spring 2018 PAAK Catalog Flip through our Spring 2018 catalog to find PAAK classes and activities that suit your interests and schedule. Its easy to sign up for PAAK classes online. Just go to Peoriaacademy.org and get signed up today! Spring classes begin Monday, January 22nd!

2 Table of Contents 3.PAAK information 4.PAAK registration, Payment, & fees 5.PAAK Visual & Creative arts 6.PAAK (non-iesa) Physical Activities 7.PAAK Academic Classes & Clubs 8.PAAK Music 2

3 Spring 2018 PAAK Catalog Welcome to Peoria Arts Academy for Kids Peoria Arts Academy for Kids (PAAK) was established to offer quality arts instruction to Peoria Academy students and eligible students from the Greater Peoria community. PAAK is formatted to be affordable and comprehensive. A variety of courses are offered each semester based on age and ability. This catalog contains course descriptions and registration details. Please read through this information carefully. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Schertz, PAAK Coordinator, at jschertz@peoriaacademy.org ***Please note that we have extended PAAK hours this year. PAAK will now be available from 3:00-6:00 Monday-Friday! ***PAAK registration is available 24/7 online for your convenience! Hours 3:00-6:00 PM Aftercare Available Until 6:00 **Aftercare is provided free of charge before or after your student s PAAK class only on the day of class** Dates Spring Semester Begins: Monday, January 22 Ends: Friday, May 11th **Class Make-up Week: May Contact Information Phone: Fax: jschertz@peoriaacademy.org Mail: Peoria Academy 2711 W. Willow Knolls Dr. Peoria, IL Attn: Jennifer Schertz 3

4 Registration PAAK Registration is quick and easy on the Peoria Academy website. Head over to Peoriaacademy.org and click on the PAAK button under the Student Life tab and get ready for a semester filled with fun, creativity, and learning! Classes are filled on a first come first serve basis, so be sure to get registered online before classes fill up! Online Registration will conveniently send you a confirmation and bill your account appropriately. Charges will appear on your next statement. We like to have all registrations in by the first day of class, but for your convenience will continue with on-going enrollment throughout the PAAK semester. Refunds will not be issued for classes once the course has begun unless the lesson is canceled by Peoria Academy. Peoria Academy reserves the right to change or cancel course offerings if deemed necessary. Participation in lessons is dependent upon student behavior. Peoria Academy reserves the right to remove any student who demonstrates unsuitable or disruptive behavior. If a student is removed from class, a refund will not be issued. Payment & Fees 0.5 Credit = $75 = $150 2 Credits = $300 Individual Lessons: 1 Hour class: 1.5 Hour Class: 2 Hour Class: Cost: 2 credits per semester 1 meeting per week for 30 minutes 1:1 Student-Instructor ratio Cost: 1 credit per semester 1 meeting per week for 1 hour Maximum 16:1 Student-Instructor ratio Cost: 1.5 credits per semester 1 meeting per week for 1 hour Maximum 16:1 Student-Instructor ratio Cost: 2 credits per semester 2 meetings per week for 1 hour each Maximum 16:1 Student-Instructor ratio Payments may be made by check, credit card or drafted from your checking account. Payments will be reflected on your Peoria Academy statement. 4

Visual/Creative Arts Painting Cost: + $50 Studio Fee 2nd-8th Gr. Monday 4:00-5:00 Join Mrs. Schertz every Monday for an hour of relaxing painting!

In painting we will mostly use acrylic paints, but we will experiment with washes, collage, and using liquitex mediums.

Glitter Gang Cost: + $50 Studio Fee JK-4th Gr. Monday 3:00-4:00 Unicorns, fairies, cupcakes, glitter...this class is for kids who love the sparkly side of life! Join Mrs.

5 Visual/Creative Arts Painting Cost: + $50 Studio Fee 2nd-8th Gr. Monday 4:00-5:00 Join Mrs. Schertz every Monday for an hour of relaxing painting! In painting students will discover an assortment of painting techniques ranging from blending, contouring, dry and wet applications, layering and much, much more! In painting we will mostly use acrylic paints, but we will experiment with washes, collage, and using liquitex mediums. We will also paint a variety of genres like pop art, expressionism, cubism, art deco, and landscape! Students can expect to take home around 6 complete paintings by the end of the semester! Glitter Gang Cost: + $50 Studio Fee JK-4th Gr. Monday 3:00-4:00 Unicorns, fairies, cupcakes, glitter...this class is for kids who love the sparkly side of life! Join Mrs. Schertz for an awesome class full of fanciful crafts. Students will make everything from glitter slime to sparkle lotion, decorate tiaras and wall art for your room, make bath jellies and relaxing glitter zen jars...need I say more? Sign up for the Glitter Gang before this class fills up! Jr. Art Club Cost: + $50 Studio Fee 1st-4th Gr. Tuesday 3:00-4:00 In Jr. Art club, students who love to art will get to express their passion an extra hour a week with one on one instruction from Mrs. Schertz. Kids will explore all areas of arts and crafts including painting, pastels, fun Pinterest projects, slime, seasonal themed crafts, and step by step drawing. We will also decorate sketchbooks and have cool sketchbook projects to do at home or in student s free time! Sign up soon while space is still available! Art Club Cost + $50 Studio Fee 5th-8th Gr. Tuesday 4:00-5:00 Art club is for the middle school students who love art and would like to enjoy the art experience all year long. Art club is a laid back class where we will enjoy, discuss, and create art every Tuesday night. Art club projects will be student-lead which means that the students will have a say in what mediums we use and what projects we do. We will also have an art fundraiser for PA, a graphic design contest to create the PA art show card and flyers, and gain first hand experience curating and preparing an art show for the 2018 PA Art Show. Sign up today for an unforgettable art experience with your friends! Storytime Art Cost: 1.5 Credits + $50 Studio Fee 3yr-K Thursday 3:00-4:30 Books open our imaginations to worlds of endless possibilities! What better way to spark creativity than combining the storybook world with the world of art. In Storytime Art we will read a story each class and then create an art or craft project to go along with the book! There s no limit to what you can create in Storytime Art! Instructor: Diana Janda Dr. Seuss Storytime Kitchen Cost: + $50 Studio/Supply Fee 3yr-1st Grade Friday 3:00-4:00 Have you ever tried Who Pudding? Who wouldn t like Pink Ink Yink Drink? Glunker Stew with Blueberry Bumplings yum! Aspiring young chefs, tie on your aprons and prepare your palates. This class is for you! After we listen to one of Dr. Seuss timeless tales, we will make and enjoy a culinary delight mentioned in the story. Get ready to create some wild and wacky fare in Dr. Seuss Storytime Kitchen! Class size limit: 8 Instructor: Diana Janda 5

Physical Activities (non-iesa) Bulldog Cheerleading Pre K-5th Gr. Monday: 3:00-4:00 Do you have school spirit? Would you like to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and dance?

!! Instructor: Joanie Sandford Bulldog Gymnastics Pre K-3rd Gr. Tuesday: 3:00-4:00 Come and learn the basics of tumbling!

Gymnastics is great for building self-esteem, strong bones, and a healthy heart. Instructor: Joanie Sandford Creative Movement K-4th Gr.

6 Physical Activities (non-iesa) Bulldog Cheerleading Pre K-5th Gr. Monday: 3:00-4:00 Do you have school spirit? Would you like to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and dance? Come join Bulldog Cheerleading! Learn jumps, stunts, dance and cheers. We will perform a cheer/dance routine at the end of the semester. Go Bulldogs!!! Instructor: Joanie Sandford Bulldog Gymnastics Pre K-3rd Gr. Tuesday: 3:00-4:00 Come and learn the basics of tumbling! Bulldog Gymnastics is a progression-based class where skills are broken down into small steps to insure easy, skill-building success. Gymnastics is great for building self-esteem, strong bones, and a healthy heart. Instructor: Joanie Sandford Creative Movement K-4th Gr. Monday 4:00-5:00 Join Miss Tina each week where a different movement concept: ballet, modern dance, fitness, tumbling etc. is introduced and explored! This hour long class develops the total child through gross motor skills, balance, movement creativity, physical development and body awareness while having lots of fun! Instructor: Tina Pizzuti Tae Kwon Do Cost: K-8th Gr. and Parents Monday: 3:00-4:00 K-8th Gr. and Parents Tuesday: 7:-00-8:00am K-8th Gr. and Parents Wednesday: 3:00-4:00 Tae Kwon Do teaches basic self-defense. All forms of martial arts are utilized during instruction. This course is open to both students and parents. Dennis Zehr has been at Peoria Academy as the Tae Kwon Do Instructor for 15 years and received his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1987 and 6th Degree Masters in **TKD is available to Pre-K students pending a screening through Master Zehr Instructor: Dennis Zehr Yoga For You! Pre K-3rd Gr. Wednesday: 3:00-4:00 Come and learn about yoga for kids. Yoga has many benefits. It enhances flexibility, strength, and coordination. In addition, it helps with concentration, calmness, focus and relaxation. We will learn poses, partner poses and group poses. Fun themes will be implemented each week. Themes will be based on books, movies or characters. Namaste!! Instructor: Joanie Sanford 6

Academic Classes and Clubs Chess K-8th Gr. Friday: 3:00-4:00 Chess is a classic game that develops spatial thinking and strategies to build focused concentration.

Intermediate and advanced players learn sophisticated combinations and strategies and advanced opening moves.

Join us for a fun semester with different challenges each week.

7 Academic Classes and Clubs Chess K-8th Gr. Friday: 3:00-4:00 Chess is a classic game that develops spatial thinking and strategies to build focused concentration. This class is geared for all levels of chess players. Beginners learn basic game rules and opening tactic moves. Intermediate and advanced players learn sophisticated combinations and strategies and advanced opening moves. Learn From Murrel Rhodes, 2016 Illinois Chess Coach of the year. Instructor: Murrel Rhodes Lego Challenge JK-3rd Gr. Monday 3:00-4:00 Calling all builders! Join us for a fun semester with different challenges each week. Wheather you are returning to this class or you are new, you will find yourselves with new tasks to tackle! Instructor: Julie Gianessi Winter Olympics 2nd-4th Gr. Tuesday 3:00-4:00 The winter Olympics are almost here! Let s put on our thinking caps and do math, reading, writing, and STEAM this semester as we celebrate this event that only comes around every four years! Instructor: Julie Gianessi 7

8 Individual Music Lessons **Days and times for individual music instruction must be secured with the lesson instructor after sign up (with the exception of piano lessons with Mrs. Busman which need to be secured BEFORE registration). Lesson days and times will be available on a first come first serve basis.** Brass Instrument Lessons Cost: 2 Credits 4th-8th Gr. Monday 3:00-5:00 Want to play trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, or tuba? Bring your instrument, and let's play! Skill levels: Trumpet: Beginner-Intermediate Horn: Beginner Baritone/Euphonium: Beginner-Advanced Trombone: Beginner-Advanced Tuba: Beginner-Intermediate Contact Brussell@peoriaacademy.org to schedule lesson times. *This class will be offered in half hour increments. Instructor: Brian Russell Guitar or Banjo Lessons: Individual Cost: 2 Credits 1st-8th Gr. Monday: 3:30-6:00 Tuesday: 3:30-6:00, Thursday: 3:30-6:00 These guitar or banjo lessons are open to students of all levels from beginner to advanced. Basic music theory is incorporated into each lesson with an emphasis on proper technique. Both acoustic and bass guitar lessons available. Contact Wsedrel@peoriaacademy.org to schedule lesson times. *This class will be offered in half hour increments. Instructor: Wesley Sedrel Piano Lessons: Individual Cost: 2 Credits K-8th Gr. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday: 3:00-6:00PM 7:00-8:00AM **Please secure your day and time for lessons with Mrs. Busman before signing up online. Your online signup will not be valid if you have not set an agreed upon time beforehand. Gbusman@peoriaacademy.org* Throughout this course, students are introduced to the piano keyboard, become acquainted with the theory behind how and why music works as it does. At the appropriate grade level, students are encouraged to participate in the IESA Solo and Ensemble Contest. Most of all, the student is encouraged to let the music they have learned flow from their heart where true music is expressed and comes to life. *This class will be offered in half hour increments. Instructor: Gloria Busman Ukulele Lessons: Individual Cost: 2 Credits Jk-8th Gr. Wednesdays 8-8:30 AM, 3:00-5:00 PM, Thursday 8:00-8:30 AM In ukulele lessons, students will learn the basic methods of ukulele. Children will learn proper fingering techniques, single notes, and basic chords along with the ability to read music! The ukulele is a fun and easy way to get started on a string instrument and gain a musical discipline! Contact jschertz@peoriaacademy.org to schedule lesson times. * This class will be offered in half hour increments. 8

Saturday, September 11, 2010 Saturday, June 18, 2011

Saturday, September 11, 2010 Saturday, June 18, 2011 The following classes meet once or twice a week from September until June, ending the season with a Student Showcase (Recital) Performance on June 18,