Fall 2012 Weston Youth Services
WOW! After-School Programs
Hurlbutt Students (HES)
Grades K thru 2
Weston’s One World After-School Programs
Weston Youth Services is pleased to offer its WOW! After-School programs for students
in Kindergarten through Second Grade at Hurlbutt Elementary School. Classes will be
filled on a first-come, first -served basis. Enrollment is limited in order to keep class size
small. Please register your child only if he/she has a genuine interest.
Registration/Payment:
Online registration will open on Tuesday, September 4th at 12:01 a.m. If a program is
full, you still may register and your child's name will automatically be placed on the waitlist (payment is not required at this time). If space becomes available you will be
notified.
You have several options to pay:
1. Pay online at the time of registration via Mastercard or Visa,
2. Drop off a check (payable to The Town of Weston) in the WOW Mailboxes
located in Main Office at Hurlbutt or WIS, or
3. Drop off a check (payable to The Town of Weston) at the Youth Services
Office/Town Hall Annex (located in the portables next to the BOE Central Office).
4. Please Note: If payment is not received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September
8th, your registration for the program(s) will be automatically canceled.
Fee:
See each course listing. ALL materials are included in the fees shown. Financial Aid is
available.
Refund Policy:
Once a class starts, we cannot issue refunds or credits.
Program Dates:
Classes begin the week of Sept. 17th and run thru the week of Dec. 10th (unless noted).
Please mark class dates on your calendar.
Time:
All classes are scheduled from 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm (unless noted). Please pick up your
child in the classroom promptly at 4:15 p.m.! Please understand that our instructors
have commitments after class.
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Please be sure to follow the alternate dismissal manager program each week
when your child is doing his/her WOW! class(es).
In the event of an early dismissal due to inclement weather or any other school
emergency, all after-school programs will be cancelled and the children will be
sent home per school policy. Cancellations will be announced on our website and
an email will be sent out. If a class is cancelled at the last minute on the day it
was to be held and we are unable to contact you, children will stay in the main
office with the WOW! Supervisor until you arrive. We will make every effort to
make up missed classes due to last minute cancellations.
There is no nurse on duty after normal school hours. In the event of illness or
emergency treatment, we will call 911 and then contact parents, followed by the
emergency contact, if necessary. If your child has any special medical needs,
please contact Charlene Monn prior to the start of the session.
Children may bring a small peanut/nut-free snack to be eaten before the program
begins. Children will be asked to wash hands before the program starts.
Weston Youth Services reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of student
enrollment.
If a student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons or withdraws from the
school or the program, the student forfeits the entire program fee.
If you have any questions please contact Charlene Monn, Weston Youth Services
Program Coordinator, at cmonn@westonct.gov or (203) 222-2586.
Monday Programs
11 -week session
Sept. 24th - Dec. 10th (no class Oct. 8th)
Model Building with Mr. Bartley (1st & 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 12 students
Fee: $ 187.00
Location: East House Cafeteria
We are very excited to have Adam Bartley return to Hurlbutt this fall, where students will
have lots of fun learning basic model building skills. Students will build several different
types of wood models that they will assemble, paint, and take home. At the same time,
they will learn a little background on the models they are creating. This is a very popular
class, so please register early!
Instructor:
Adam Bartley is an alumnus of Weston High School and has been involved with the
Weston Volunteer Fire Dept for many years. Many students know Adam when he
assisted the Hurlbutt students during their lunch period two years ago or as an aide last
year at Hurlbutt Elementary School. Adam enjoys building model plans and remote
controlled gadgets and looks forward to returning this exciting program again.
Little Scientist (K-2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 10 students
Fee: 187.00
Location: Art Room
Calling all girls and boys! Come join Little Scientist and enjoy scientific discovery with
hands-on experiments! Find out why the Sky is Blue, how to make GOOP and if
oranges float. Additional topics that will be covered during the session include
Volcanos, Dinosaurs, Static Electricity and much more.
This very popular class is designed for K's, 1st and 2nd graders and has been running
continuously at Weston's Hurlbutt School for 15 years. Students work together as a
group and independently to create their science project to take home .
Instructor:
Jeanne Piro is a trained instructor of the Little Scientist program. Jean has experience
as an art instructor, culinary trained chef, swim instructor, and is a certified Ha!Ha!
(Humor therapy program Clown.)
Paint, Draw & More (K thru 2nd grade)
Maximum Number of participants: 12 students
Fee: $ 198.00
Location: South House # 44
Paint, Draw & More! teaches younger children to draw what they see, to enhance their
drawings with their own ideas and concepts, and to use different materials in creative
ways. The class environment is non-competitive, nurturing, and fun. This program
helps children to build their self-esteem through their drawing success and enhances
hand eye coordination as well as spatial and color relationships. We will use pencils,
pastels, charcoals, and paints to discover sketching and drawing, develop technique,
and strengthen drawing fundamentals.
Instructor:
Jo-Ann Thompson-Claybourne attended the School of Visual Arts in New York and has
37 years’ experience in sketching, drawing, painting, and collages. She creates new
and exciting pieces using different mediums to capture the vision she sees while
creating each piece. Jo-Ann has shown her works throughout Connecticut and New
York.
Tuesday Programs
12-week session
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Sept. 18 – Dec. 11th (no class Nov. 6th)
NEW! Kids Yoga (1st & 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 10 students
Fee: $ 174.00
Location: South House All Purpose Room
New this fall, Michelle Mecca takes a fun, creative approach to yoga that can be very
helpful for children whose bodies are still developing. The use of animated poses and
basic stretching exercises promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body
awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques teach children how to focus, relax
and develop self-control. It can improve concentration and focus, stimulate their
imagination and help to release energy in a fun, safe environment.
Instructor:
Michelle Mecca is a certified Yoga Instructor and owner of Strength & Serenity. She is
very excited to bring this program to Hurlbutt this fall as she encourages children to
explore and discover the mind and body in a fun-filled way!
More than Just Manners (K thru 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 12 students
Fee: $174.00
Location: South House # 48
Now held on Tuesdays, More Than Just Manners is a fun interactive class that will
focus on manners being a life skill. Children whose social skills are polished and
natural will shine no matter where they are. The twelve-week session will cover
greetings, phone manners, table manners, and end with a pizza party!
Instructor:
Connie Shine is a trained certified Etiquette Professional and has been teaching
etiquette classes since 2004.
Magic…Junior Genies Magic Club (K thru 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 20 students
Fee: $204.00
Location: South House # 47
Magic Show on December 11th !
Offered for students in Grades K-2, Weston’s own Master Magician, Nisan Eventoff
returns to Hurlbutt this fall to teach students the secrets of the professional magician!
Come and experience the wonders of magic! This class provides an interactive
experience where students will learn the “classics” of magic. Students will learn
presentation skills, leadership skills, speaking skills, confidence, poise, and tips for selfimprovement. This program is wonderful, interesting, and fun-filled. Each week you will
receive magic tricks and materials to take home with you. Any students repeating this
class will receive new tricks to take home and will assist as magic assistants for new
students. All materials will be provided. A truly magical experience awaits you!
Instructor:
Nisan Eventoff is an internationally known magician who has appeared in movies, T.V.
and theatre. He is a life member of the prestigious “Magic Castle” in Los Angeles.
Clay Sculpting (1st & 2nd Grade)
Maximum # of participants: 12 students
Fee: $209.00
Location: Art Room
Note: This class is an 11-week program and ends on December 4th!
Do you like to work with clay and make clay projects in art class? Do you like shaping
squishy clay to create whatever you like? Then join us and explore your creativity
further! This course will offer students a chance to learn about clay, as well as create
and sculpt with it. Projects may include making sculpted animals, several types of pots,
dinosaurs, vessels, portraits, leaf prints, and more. The Clay Place in Norwalk will
provide materials, storage space, and firing for our sculptures.
Instructor:
Meg Murphy teaches clay studies to children at The Clay Place in Norwalk. She
attended Silvermine School of the Arts where she studied fundamentals of design,
drawing, ceramics and metal sculptures. She is also an accomplished stain glass
designer as well as a landscape designer. We are very happy to have Meg return this
fall to Hurlbutt!
Wednesday Programs
9-week session*(unless indicated)
Sept. 19th-Dec. 5th (no class Sept. 26th, Nov. 7th* and Nov. 21st )
Kindergarten Crafts (K only)
A Program Designed for Kindergartners
Maximum # of participants: 10 students
Fee: $ 144.00
Location: South House # 40
This 9-week class for kindergartners will be using the season to influence their crafts
and projects. Among the projects will be bird feeders made from recycled items,
pinecone picture frames, and holiday centerpieces. Students may also learn how to
make apple cider and stamp note cards. Come join us as we celebrate the fall.
Instructor:
Cathy Klein had been a long time Weston resident and has worked at Hurlbutt
Elementary School for ten years as a kindergarten aide. She also teaches cooking in
our Summer Creative Arts/Enrichment camp and ran the kindergarten sports and fitness
program through Weston Parks and Recreation. Cathy returns to Kindergarten Crafts
this fall for its fourth year. She is very excited to offer this program to kindergartners!
Photography Workshop (2nd grade only)
Maximum # of participants: 10 students
Fee: $189.00
Location: South House #48
The focus of this course, offered to 2nd grade students, is to introduce students to the
fun and skills of photography. Participants will be exposed to basics of photography
(composition, working with existing light and using flash) and with various subjects:
people, scenery, animals, still life, etc. All students will be lent a 35mm camera with
flash. Print film will be used for indoor and outdoor activities. The fee covers the cost of
film and processing. Students will have the chance to showcase their photography
during the summer at the Weston Public Library. Students will also have an opportunity
to view and discuss the works of well-known photographers such as Ansel Adams.
Students are permitted to bring their own 35 mm cameras from home. Please let us
know if you have your own camera to bring.
Instructor:
Wilma Donaldson is a retired teacher from Hurlbutt, but she just can’t stay away! Her
love for photography and teaching keeps her coming back. Mrs. Donaldson proudly
displays the works of her students every summer in the Weston Public Library. How
lucky we are to have her return this year!
Art with Ms. Liz (1st and 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 10 students
Fee: $144.00
Location: South House # 44
Explore your creativity with various media! Ms. Liz will encourage fun and spontaneity
while inspiring students to challenge themselves! Students will feel the energy of their
work and challenge their imagination! The emphasis of this program is on experimenting
with different mediums, opening your eyes, respecting others, and appreciating the
wonders of creativity.
Instructor:
Liz Ward has been part of the Hurlbutt Kindergarten team for ten years. She has taught
art in our Summer Creative/Arts Enrichment camp, Inspirational Yoga and Art camp,
and taught K-WOW! for many years in our after-school WOW! programs at Hurlbutt
Elementary School. She is also an accomplished artist whose work can be viewed
at www.lizwardart.com.
Clay Sculpting (K thru 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 12 students
Fee: $171.00
Location: Art Room
Do you like to work with clay and make clay projects in art class? Do you like shaping
squishy clay to create whatever you like? Then join us and explore your creativity
further! This course will offer students a chance to learn about clay, as well as create
and sculpt with it. Projects may include making sculpted animals, several types of pots,
dinosaurs, vessels, portraits, leaf prints, and more. The Clay Place in Norwalk will
provide materials, storage space, and firing for our sculptures.
Instructor:
Meg Murphy, teaches clay studies to children at The Clay Place in Norwalk. She
attended Silvermine School of the Arts where she studied fundamentals of design,
drawing, ceramics, and metal sculptures. She is also an accomplished stain glass
designer.
Karate Club (K thru 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 18 students
Fee/Option 1: $169.00 (includes uniform (Gi))
Fee/Option 2: $144.00 (if student already has a uniform (Gi))
Location: South House All-Purpose Room # 51
Georgetown Martial Arts returns to the Weston Youth Services’ WOW! After-School
programs this fall! This NON-competitive, core-strengthening exercise is good for
beginners, intermediates, and advanced students. The focus will be on helping students
to understand and use martial arts to develop self- discipline, self- control, confidence,
focus, and respect for others in a fun and safe environment. Included in the fee
($169.00), each student will receive a white GI (uniform). Please specify weight and
height on registration form. If your child has their own uniform, there will be a price
adjustment ($144.00).
Note: Students may be invited to test for an advanced belt pending successful
completion of learned techniques. Parents will be notified directly by Georgetown
Martial Arts. Please know that there is an additional cost for the test, payable to
Georgetown Martial Arts, and is not part of the WOW! fee.
Instructor:
Richard Dandanell’s expertise and ability to impart his knowledge of Tai Chi and Chi
Gong are exceptional. He has taught martial arts throughout Connecticut for over 15
years and trained at The American Center for Chinese Studies as well as The Hall of
the Dragon and Tiger in New York. Richard has studied a variety of styles and brings
the depth of his experience to our program.
Thursday Programs
12-week session
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Sept. 20 –Dec. 13th (no class Nov. 22nd)
The WOW! Singers: (K-2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 20 students
Fee: $ 174.00
Location: South House # 47
Performance scheduled on December 13th
Introduced last January, we are so happy to bring The WOW! Singers back this fall!
Mrs. Jane Jessep, former music teacher at Hurlbutt for 20 years, will work with
interested young singers. We will talk about how to make different kinds of vocal
sounds, how to sing expressively and how to create your own songs. Simple unison
songs will be used and a variety of rounds and 2 part songs as well. It will be loads of
fun! An absolute charming program!
Instructor:
Jane Jessep was Hurlbutt's music teacher for 20 years. During her time there she
created the Mother's Day concert and had a 3rd and 4th grade chorus that hundreds of
students joined over the years. Students did composing workshops and choreography
workshops with Mrs. Jessep as well. She is excited to return to Hurlbutt to work with
young singers again.
Crafts for Kids (1st & 2nd grade)
Maximum # of Participants: 10 students
Fee: $ 270.00
Location: East House # 35
Special Note: Program runs from 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Crafts by Kids returns to Hurlbutt Elementary School this fall with all new projects.
In Crafts by Kids, students may use a variety of craft-making materials including paper,
clay, paint, decoupage, wire, beads, ribbons, and fabric to create fun and exciting
handmade projects. Join Mrs. Smith and experience the “magic of crafting.” All
materials are included in this program that runs from 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Instructor:
June Smith has lived in Weston with her family for the past 19 years. Upon moving to
Weston, Mrs. Smith became active as a volunteer and an employee of the Weston
Public Schools. She is currently a kindergarten aide at Hurlbutt Elementary School. Mrs.
Smith is well-known for her creativity, enjoys working with children, and is looking
forward to sharing her crafting skills with her students.
Clay Sculpting (1st & 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 12 students
Fee: $ 209.00
Location: Art Room
Note: This program is an 11-week course and ends on December 6th!
Do you like to work with clay and make clay projects in art class? Do you like shaping
squishy clay to create whatever you like? Then join us and explore your creativity
further! This eleven-week course will offer students a chance to learn about clay, as
well as create and sculpt with it. Projects may include making sculpted animals, several
types of pots, dinosaurs, vessels, portraits, leaf prints, and more. The Clay Place in
Norwalk will provide materials, storage space, and firing for our sculptures.
Instructor:
Meg Murphy enjoys teaching clay studies to children at The Clay Place. She attended
Silvermine School of the Arts where she studied fundamentals of design, drawing,
ceramics, and metal sculptures. She is also an accomplished stain glass designer.
Friday Programs
12-week session
Sept. 21st –Dec. 14th (no class Nov. 23rd)
Flower Arranging (1st & 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 12 students
Fee: $ 222.00
Location: East House # 31
Students will learn the art of flower arranging both with real and dried flowers! They will
learn about flowers - different types, varieties, scents, colors -which ones work best for
arranging. Students will design and create an arrangement each week and be able to
take the arrangements home to enjoy. This class provides a truly hands- on floral
experience! You won’t believe it wasn’t professionally done!
Instructor:
Allison Pregman has been teaching in the special education department in Weston for
the last nine years. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, and floral arranging. We
are so excited to have her return this fall!
Magic…Junior Genies Magic Club (K- 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 20 students
Fee: $204.00
Location: South House # 47
Magic Show on December 14th
Weston’s own Master Magician, Nisan Eventoff returns to Hurlbutt this fall to teach
students the secrets of the professional magician! Come and experience the wonders of
magic! This class provides an interactive experience where students will learn the
“classics” of magic. Students will learn presentation skills, leadership skills, speaking
skills, confidence, poise, and tips for self-improvement. This program is wonderful,
interesting, and fun-filled. Each week you will receive magic tricks and materials to take
home with you. Any students repeating this class will receive new tricks to take home
and will assist as magic aides for new students. All materials will be provided. A truly
magical experience awaits you!
Instructor:
Nisan Eventoff is an internationally known magician who has appeared in movies, T.V.
and theatre. He is a life member of the prestigious “Magic Castle” in Los Angeles.
Drama/Movement with Mary Jo (K thru 2nd grade)
Maximum # of participants: 15 students
Fee: $174.00
Location: South House All-Purpose Room
Performance on December 14th!
Self-confidence, poise, dramatic expression, coordination of movement and an endless
opportunity for imagination sums up an hour with Mary Jo. The class will expose the
children to Broadway tunes, hip-hip music to name a few. Voice projection, poise and
delivery will be enhanced thru theater games, adlib, quick-fire dialogues, and snippets.
Mini plays created by the children will bring out the inner director in every child. The
class will incorporate dance movement, traditional, lyrical, and hip-hop to encourage
self-expression and control of body movement.
Instructor:
Mary Jo Colman has been a drama instructor at Hurlbutt for 6 years and is currently a
preschool teacher in New Canaan. She has worked professionally with the International
Mexican Dance Co, NYC Ballet Company, Mozartina Conservatory, and the
Westchester Ballet Company. Mary Jo has studied master classes under the direction
of Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham, Andrea de la Conte of Spain, Connoisseurs in Stamford,
and many others in NYC. She comes equipped with endless energy, innovative
delivery, and a positive attitude that engages every child.
Paint, Draw & More (K thru 2nd grade)
Maximum Number of participants: 12 students
Fee: $ 216.00
Location: South House # 44
Paint, Draw & More! teaches younger children to draw what they see, to enhance their
drawings with their own ideas and concepts, and to use different materials in creative
ways. The class environment is non-competitive, nurturing, and fun. This program
helps children to build their self-esteem through their drawing success and enhances
hand eye coordination as well as spatial and color relationships. We will use pencils,
pastels, charcoals, and paints to discover sketching and drawing, develop technique,
and strengthen drawing fundamentals.
Instructor:
Jo-Ann Thompson-Claybourne attended the School of Visual Arts in New York and has
37 years’ experience in sketching, drawing, painting, and collages. She creates new
and exciting pieces using different mediums to capture the vision she sees while
creating each piece. Jo-Ann has shown her works throughout Connecticut and New
York.