Martha Jones School – Winter 2016 Mini-Course Program
Monday, January 25 – Friday, April 8th
3:15pm – 4:15pm
The Martha Jones PTO is pleased to announce that the winter session of the After School Mini Course Program
will begin the week of Monday, January 25, 2016.
Please find course listings below. Class fees and schedules vary, so please see individual listings for course
specifics.
Please note:
● Registration is online, along with the course descriptions and class schedule.
Go To http://minicourse2016.ezregister.com to register. You can also go to the announcement section on the
Martha Jones Website to find the registration link.
● Payments are accepted online.
● Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
● Email confirmations will be sent upon registration. However, we need a minimum number of students to run each
class, so classes may still be cancelled if we do not get adequate enrollment.
●After you register, reach out to your friends and have them register too to ensure the class will run.
In the event that a class fails to meet the minimum number, the class(es) will be combined or canceled.
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19th. You will receive an email confirmation upon registering.
All waitlisted participants will be emailed if space opens and they are enrolled in the course.
Pick-up policy: When the mini course ends, the Teacher will bring your child out to the front of the building
as the doors will be locked. There will be no waiting in the lobby. You will need to meet your child at the
front door to pick him/her up.
DON’T MISS OUT – REGISTER NOW!!!
MONDAY
(Note: No class on February 15)
Weaving
Art Room
Ms. Lynne McDonnell
Grades 1-5
Limit 10
$110.00
Weaving is a great way for children to develop fine motor skills and eye hand coordination. It
helps increase focus and attention span. The best part though is that it is a fun way to relax
and enjoy a great tactile experience. We will be using a variety of materials such as paper,
cording, fabric, and yarn to create useful objects like jewelry, place mats, belts and
decorations.
Hip Hop
Stage
Cindy Capozzi, The Dance Force
Grades K-2
Limit 20
$120.00
Come join this fun, high energy dance class! Children will learn basic hip-hop and street dance
movements and encouraged to discover their creative side. Students will learn the foundation
of this movement style thru warm-ups, combinations and a choreographed dance routine.
The last class will include a performance for parents or caregivers. Provided by The Dance
Force, 675 Washington Street ,Norwood, www.thedanceforce.com.
Modern Dance
Gym
Barbara Jean Francalangia
Grades 3-5
Limit 15
$110.00
At the turn of the 20th century many dancers were frustrated with the strict movement
vocabulary of classical ballet. They wanted something more expressive, theatrical,
creative......they wanted to jump with abandon, fall to the floor, roll and (gasp!) not wear
shoes! That's when modern dance was born. This American art form is still unfamiliar to most
people so come and expand your cultural knowledge and have fun doing it! Previous dance
experience a plus but not necessary. Wear close fitting clothes comfortable to move in, no
dance shoes required.
TUESDAY
(Note: No class on February 16)
Fun & Games
Gym
Mr. Patrick Foley
Grades K-2
Limit 20
$110.00
The children will be introduced to a variety of highly active, individual and team activities and
games. Fun, fitness and good sportsmanship will be the focus. Please wear sneakers and Tshirts, and bring a water bottle.
Talent for a Cause
Stage
Ms. Kristin McDonough, Ms. Pickering & Ms. Saada-Smith
Grades 2-5
Limit 30
$120*
(*includes $10 materials fee)
Like to sing, dance or act? Have a special talent to share? Bring your talents and ideas and we
will put you in an act to showcase them! Your time and hard work will go to a good cause. All
money raised by donations at the door on show night will go to the Westwood Community
Chest. Show night will be on Friday, April 8th at 6:30pm. All participants must be able to stay
after school on April 8th for a rehearsal through show time, pizza dinner will be served.
Lego Club
Grades 1 - 5
Mr. Robbie Bartlett
Classroom
201
Limit 20
$110.00
Are you one of the millions who loves building and playing with legos? Do you want to learn
more about math and science while having fun? If so join us at lego club each week and chose
from a range of lego building activities. You can create your own designs, build existing lego
sets, or try a lego design challenge. Whatever you can imagine you can build.
THURSDAY
(Note: No classes on February 18)
Sports & Games
Gym
Mr. Patrick Foley
Grades 2 - 4
Limit 20
$110.00
The children will be introduced to a variety of highly active, individual and team activities and
games. Fun, fitness and good sportsmanship will be the focus. Please wear sneakers and Tshirts, and bring a water bottle.
Talent for a Cause
Stage
Ms. Kristin McDonough, Ms. Karen MacDonald
Grades 2-5
Limit 30
$120*
(*includes $10 materials fee)
Like to sing, dance or act? Have a special talent to share? Bring your talents and ideas and we
will put you in an act to showcase them! Your time and hard work will go to a good cause. All
money raised by donations at the door on show night will go to the Westwood Community
Chest. Show night will be on Friday, April 8th at 6:30pm. All participants must be able to stay
after school on April 8th for a rehearsal through show time, pizza dinner will be served.
FRIDAY
(Note: No classes on February 19 and March 25)
Floor Hockey/Basketball/ Soccer
Gym
Mr. Patrick Foley
Grades 4-5
Limit 14
$100.00
This class is designed to introduce the kids to basic rules, terminology, and game strategies in
basketball, floor hockey and soccer. We will spend the majority of time each week playing
actual games. The kids will be getting a great workout, while also having lots of fun!
Creative Painting and Drawing
Art Room
Ms. Carole Pettit
Grades 1-5
Limit 12
$110.00*
(*incudes $10.00 materials fee)
In this newly redesigned and popular class, aspiring artists will have the opportunity to
showcase their artistic abilities using a variety of mediums and materials. Watercolors and
acrylics will be primarily used to create a variety of seasonal focused pieces related to nature,
animals, special holidays and celebrations. Some examples of the projects we have done in the
past include fall foliage painted collages, leaf and tree prints and paintings, seascapes using
authentic beach sand and shells, flowers on canvas, animal and bird paintings, and abstract
creations. Requests for specific themes or topics will be honored where feasible. While
listening to their favorite Pandora station, children will be able to relax, chat and laugh while
creating their masterpieces! Come and join this fun and exciting class!
Coding Club
Mr. Mark Goguen
Library
Grades 4-5
Limit 20
$100.00
The Coding Club will be a fun way to learn programming and make new friends. We will utilize
drag-n-drop applications such as Scratch, Hopscotch and a few others. Members will have an
opportunity to use computers and iPads for a variety of projects and to design their own
interactive game.
*Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, this class starts on 2/5 and ends on 4/15