Monday Course Selection
Course
Grade
Instructor(s)
Enrollment
(Min-Max)
Tuition Fee
Day
$175/10weeks
2-5
Leigh Brooks
8-14
(includes
Monday
materials)
Description: If you enjoyed the Act Now students performing A Hard Knock Life in last year’s Variety Show, then
this year’s productions are sure to delight! Professional actress and teaching artist, Leigh Brooks, is offering TWO
performance-based classes this Spring! Each exciting course is designed to not only teach students basic skills in
voice, acting, and dance, but will culminate in an unveiling of their talent and hard work in a live performance at
the 2016 Weller Variety Show. Previous experience in an acting class or on stage is not a prerequisite to this
course, however, students should be confident, read well, and be ready and able to play and work with others in a
script-heavy, focused environment.
Act Now! “Under
the Sea”
Under the Sea- Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in this colorful toe-tapping and finflapping musical number from Disney's Broadway production of The Little Mermaid.
Greased Lightning- SEE WEDNESDAY
**Must be available to perform on the evening of May 6 for the SWES Variety Show
**Additional rehearsal time on scheduled class days may occur
***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE THAT BEGINS 2/22.***
Class dates: Feb. 22, 29 March 7, 14, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2 (holiday March 21)
Pottery Around
The World: Travel
Through Ceramics
K-5
Jimmy Potters
12-25
$245/10 weeks
(includes
materials)
Monday
Description: Jimmy Potters Workshop is an exciting and unique ceramic after school program designed to provide
children with the experience of an actual professional pottery studio in a mobile setting. During each weekly
program, the students will learn and gain new knowledge about cultures around the world while creating
beautiful projects inspired by that country. From Morocco to Japan, students will experience different cultures
through clay building & pottery painting. Children will travel the world one masterpiece at a time. The projects are
fun and creative and will be taught by our accomplished artist/teachers. No prior ceramics or clay experience is
required. More challenging work will be assigned to students with previous experience.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE
Class dates: 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 (2/15 & 3/21= HOLIDAY)
3D Printing--Intro
4-5
Sandy Schaefer
Max 20
$169/10 weeks
Monday
Description: We will use TinkerCAD and a 3D printer to design and print. This introductory class will teach kids to
use the program and tie together math, engineering and creativity to take a concept to production in 10-weeks.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE
Class dates: 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 (2/15 & 3/21= HOLIDAY)
Tuesday Course Selection
Course
Grade
Instructor(s)
Enrollmen
t (MinMax)
3D Printing--Intro
2-3
Sandy Schaefer
20 max
Tuition
Day
$169/10 weeks
Tuesday
Description: We will use TinkerCAD and a 3D printer to design and print. This introductory class will teach kids to
use the program and tie together math, engineering and creativity to take a concept to production in 10-weeks.
Please note: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 (3/22=Holiday)
Young Rembrandts
Cartooning
K-3, 4-5
Young
Rembrandts
5-15
$119.60/8 weeks
Tuesday
Description: Students learn and develop their ability to draw cartoon imagery, including action, irony and
emotional expression of characters. We use stepwise instruction to encourage students to create their own
independent versions of our cartoon lessons, with animated characters in humorous settings. Our curriculum is
varied and challenging, with new, engaging cartooning lessons every week, and every session. Our goal is to
provide students with a fun introduction to cartooning techniques such as exaggeration, caricature and
personification, to make playful art of their own.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN 8 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, (3/22=Holiday)
Ms. Frenck & Ms.
10-25
$130/10 weeks
Tuesday
Carfagno
Description: Do you like to dance? Would you like to learn a new hip hop dance routine to be in the next Wildcat
Talent Show? Then this is the class for you! At the end of the 10th class, the kids will perform their dance routine
to their parents. Then in April we will get together again to have rehearsals for the talent show. Join us to learn
some new hip hop dance moves and a routine to show off!
Wild Cat Dancers
K-5
Please note: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 (3/22=Holiday)
Slapshot Floor
Overtime
K-2, 3-5
8-30
$92/8 weeks
Tuesday
Hockey
Athletics
Description: You shoot, you SCORE! No longer just a game for a frozen pond, Floor Hockey is a one size fits all
game of speed, coordination, and thrills. This gym class favorite is now available after school. Game Play and skill
work to include stick handling, dodging, ball control, and of course shooting will be introduced and practiced from
week to week. Learn the different ways to put a shot on goal by incorporating wrist shots, slap shots, snap shots,
and the backhand. Slap Shot Floor Hockey just might be the first stop on the road to the Stanley Cup… All aboard!
**PARTICIPANTS IN LAST SEMESTER’S LACROSSE CLASS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT.** (Please contact us at
swes.asap@gmail.com)
Please Note: THIS IS AN 8 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29 (3/22=Holiday)
Wednesday Course Selection
Course
Grade
Instructor(s)
Enrollment
(Min-Max)
Tuition
Day
Silver Knights
Min 10
$153/10 weeks
Wednesday
Chess
Description: Chess club is taught by experienced Silver Knights Chess players and educators using a curriculum
developed by National Masters. Each weekly session is a mix of learning and play. Playing chess is a great way to
develop a child’s critical thinking skills, sportsmanship, and patience — all while having fun!
Chess
K-5
Please note: THIS IS A 10 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 (3/23=HOLIDAY)
$175/10 weeks
Act Now! “Greased
2-5
Leigh Brooks
8-14
(includes
Wednesday
Lightning”
materials)
Description: If you enjoyed the Act Now students performing A Hard Knock Life in last year’s Variety Show, then
this year’s productions are sure to delight! Professional actress and teaching artist, Leigh Brooks, is offering TWO
performance-based classes this Spring! Each exciting course is designed to not only teach students basic skills in
voice, acting, and dance, but will culminate in an unveiling of their talent and hard work in a live performance at
the 2016 Weller Variety Show. Previous experience in an acting class or on stage is not a prerequisite to this course,
however, students should be confident, read well, and be ready and able to play and work with others in a scriptheavy, focused environment.
Greased Lightning- In this energetic number from one of Broadway’s most popular musicals, head greaser,
Danny Zuko, and his hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” show off his car, “Greased Lightning,” to the gum-snapping,
skirt-twirling “Pink Ladies.” This class is perfect for boys who want to sing, dance…and look really cool doing it!
**Must be available to perform on the evening of May 6th for the SWES Variety Show
**Additional rehearsal time on scheduled class days may occur.
**Please note: This is a 10 Week course beginning FEB 17.**
Class Dates: Feb. 17, March 2, 9, 16, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4 (no class Feb. 24 and Holiday March 23)
Mr. & Mrs.
Math Olympiad
4-5
Max 40
$150/14 weeks
Wednesday
Mitchell
Description: Do you want to be challenged in math and compete against other “Mathletes” from across the
country and world? Come and join the Steuart Weller Math Team! Our main focus will be on the monthly Math
Olympiad Contest. There will also be two teams (4th and 5th) chosen from Steuart Weller to compete in the
Loudoun County Math Olympiad Championships that will be held in March of 2016. We will enter other math
contests as we learn about them. The prerequisite for this club is that you must love to be challenged with high
level math problems.
**RETURNING STUDENTS MUST RE-REGISTER!! MATH OLYMPIAD STUDENTS MAY BEGIN PARTICIPATING IN
CLASSES JANUARY 6TH IF CLEARED BY MR. OR MRS. MITCHELL.**
Please Note: THIS IS A 14 WEEK COURSE.
Class dates: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 (3/23=HOLIDAY)
Wednesday Course Selection (Continued)
Course
Grade
Instructor(s)
Enrollment
(Min-Max)
Tuition
Day
Robotics: Lego®
Little Einstein
Mindstorms® NXT and
3-5
10-12
$118/6 weeks
Wednesday
Explorers
EV3 Robot Programming
Description: Using simple to advanced programming on Lego® Mindstorms® and EV3 robots, students build,
program, and test their solutions based on real-life robotics technology. Students also develop team work and
problem solving skills as they brainstorm through creative solutions. To accomplish these tasks they design, build,
test and iteratively evaluate; continuously enhancing their skills while attempting to solve interesting problems or
improving robot performance.
Please note: THIS IS A 6 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9
Squishy Electronics
K-3
Little Einstein
Explorers
10-12
$118/6 weeks
Wednesday
Description: Would you like to make animals using conductive dough and light them up? How about playing some
music using bananas as a keyboard? Students investigate and study components such as connectors, resistors,
capacitors, sensors, switches, integrated circuits and motors using conductive dough and easy to assemble
Snapcircuits®. Using these building blocks of electronics, students build various projects such as alarms, flying
saucers, an AM radio, light sensitive devices and many more.
Please note: THIS IS A 6 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9
Thursday Course Selection
Course
Grade
Instructor(s)
Enrollment
(Min-Max)
Tuition
Day
Little Einstein
$118/6 weeks + $5 materials
10-16
Thursday
Explorers
fee to be paid to instructor
Description: What’s it like to be a fashion designer? Like designing dresses, princess gowns, summer outfits or sports
wear? Budding fashionistas will create designs that reflect their style. Create designs for yourself or for toys! Learn the art
of sketching designs, using accessories to mix and match and explore various fabrics. Create a portfolio of your own
designer originals or use from our designs. Watch one of your designs come to life by designing, sewing** and draping on
mannequins. Take home your portfolio, your designed outfit* and matching shoes too! (*Outfit and shoes are designed to
fit 11” inch mannequins.** Involves sewing for older grade students (No prior sewing experience necessary))
Fashion Designing
2-5
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 6 WEEK COURSE.
Class dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10
Jr. Minecraft
1-3
C3 Cyber Club
8-12
$189/8 weeks
Thursday
Programming
Description: Using a custom mod called “Computercraft”, students will learn how to program robots called “Turtles” inside
the world of Minecraft. Kids will utilize problem-solving skills by learning how to program their robots to complete various
tasks such as programming their turtles to automatically build, mine, and craft items and structures. They will be
introduced to programming if-then-else statements, for-while loops, and implement their own functions using LUA, a
simple scripting language. Looking for a fun way to introduce your child to programming? Why not do it using a game they
love! Note: Basic reading skills required. Experience playing Minecraft preferred, but not required. Returning students
benefit from NEW exercises and lessons!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN 8 WEEK COURSE.
Class dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31 (3/24=Holiday)
Minecraft
4-5
C3 Cyber Club
8-12
$189/8 weeks
Thursday
Programming
Description: Using a custom mod called “Computercraft”, students will learn how to program robots called “Turtles”
inside the world of Minecraft. Kids will utilize problem-solving skills by learning how to program their robots to complete
various tasks such as programming their turtles to automatically build, mine, and craft items and structures. They will be
introduced to programming if-then-else statements, for-while loops, and implement their own functions using LUA, a
simple scripting language. Looking for a fun way to introduce your child to programming? Why not do it using a game they
love! Note: Basic reading skills required. Experience playing Minecraft preferred, but not required. Returning students
benefit from NEW exercises and lessons!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN 8 WEEK COURSE.
Class dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31 (3/24=Holiday)
Fencing
3-5
Geoff Butler, LLC
6-12
$140/8 weeks*
Thursday
Description: After-School Fencing - NEW! Come experience this fun, safe sport that can be enjoyed by kids with all levels
of athletic ability. Students will learn to fence using safe equipment (helmet, vest with scoring area, and foil) specifically
designed for youth who want to give this Olympic sport a try. Fencing improves coordination, strengthens hand eye
coordination as well as physical and mental agility, teaches discipline, and positively affects overall fitness. And it’s
FUN! Taught by Safe Sport Certified™, United States Fencing Association (USFA) Professional Coach Geoff Butler. All
equipment provided – students should wear clothing and shoes appropriate for athletic activity. *United States Fencing
Association (USFA) non-competitive membership (required) included.*
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN 8 WEEK COURSE.
Class Dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31 (3/24=Holiday)