Kaleidoscope Registration Deadline is Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Classes for the third quarter begin Tuesday, January 19, 2016 and end Thursday, March 24, 2016
*Minimum registration requirements must be met in order for a workshop to be held*
*Refunds for any cancelled workshops/lessons will be processed at the end of the quarter*
Kaleidoscope Workshop Descriptions
Basketball (1st-5th) (Thursday)
Abigail Monahan will lead the kids in fun games that stress the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defence. Teams will be formed, and scrimmages will take place each week.
Instructor: Abigail Monahan
Day & Time: Thursdays, 2:50 - 3:20
Dates: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, and March 3, 10, 17, 24
Registration Fee: $45 for nine workshops
Notes: *Minimum 6/Maximum 15
Comic Club (3-5 th ) (Thursday)
Lower School Art Teacher, Tom Bonello will cover an introduction to drawing the figure, the anatomy & vocabulary of a comic strip, and the basics of page layout. Students will work together to create characters and short stories to share with classmates.
Instructor: Tom Bonello
Day & Time: Thursdays 2:50-3:20
Dates: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, and March 3, 10, 17, 24
Registration Fee: $113 for nine workshops
Notes: Minimum of 5/Maximum of 15
Dodge Ball (1st-5th) (Wednesday)
Abigail Monahan will lead the kids in multiple rounds of games that stress the fundamentals of this fun sport. Teams will be formed, and scrimmages will take place each week.
Instructor: Abigail Monahan
Day & Time: Wednesdays (2:50 - 3:20)
Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, and March 2, 9, 16, 23
Registration Fee: $45 for nine workshops
Notes: *Minimum 8
Jump Rope Games (K-5 th ) (Monday)
Come have fun playing jump rope, knock out, double Dutch and much more!

Instructor: Abigail Monahan
Day & Time: Mondays 2:50 - 3:20
Dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 29, and March 7, 14, 21
Registration Fee: $40 for eight workshops
Notes: *Minimum 5/Maximum 20
*Students must bring athletic shoes with arches
Karate (PCAP and K-5 th ) (Monday)
This course is designed to introduce students to basic karate in a comfortable and affordable environment.
Once students reach a certain level, they are encouraged to investigate advancing their training by enrolling in a martial arts school. Continuing intermediate students are welcomed.
Instructor: Mr. John English, Karate International Martial Arts Center
Day & Time: Mondays PCAP 11:30-12, K-5 2:50-3:20
Dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 29, and March 7, 14, 21
Registration Fee: $112 for eight workshops
Notes: *Students must bring a water bottle and athletic shoes with arches
*Minimum of 4 students
On-Site Tutoring (Scheduled as Needed)
Does your child struggle with math, science, or foreign language? Is he or she falling behind in reading?
On-site tutoring can help! We provide on-site tutoring for any academic subject. These services can be done with a PCA teacher or Dynamic Learning Solutions. In most cases, a formal evaluation is not required for tutoring with a PCA teacher or through Dynamic Learning Solutions. Contact Michaeleen
Sicard for more information at msicard@pcaschool.org
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Day & Time: Monday-Friday before and after school; time of day to be agreed upon
Registration Fee:
*$17.50/ 30 minutes
*$26.25/ 45 minutes
*$35.00/ 60 minutes
Origami (2 nd -5 th ) (Tuesday)
Our instructor, Ichiko Harju, would like to share a part of her Japanese heritage with the paper-folding art called Origami. Through this workshop each student's fine motor skills will be enhanced and geometric concepts will be reinforced.
Instructor: Mrs. Ichiko Harju
Day & Time: Tuesdays 2:50-3:20
Dates: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, and March 1, 8, 15, 22
Registration Fee: $63 for nine workshops
Notes: *All materials are provided
*Minimum of 4 students
Soccer (1 st -5 th ) (Tuesday)
Abigail Monahan will lead the kids in fun games that stress the fundamentals of this international sport.
Teams will be formed, and scrimmages will take place each week.
Instructor: Abigail Monahan
Day & Time: Tuesdays (2:50 - 3:20)
Dates: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, and March 1, 8, 15, 22

Registration Fee: $45 for nine workshops
Notes: *Minimum 8/Maximum 15
Group Music Lessons
PCAP Piano Academy (ages 3-5) (Tuesday*/Wednesday/Thursday)
*Possibly Tuesday based on enrolment
This is an ideal program for exploring interest in piano lessons, reinforcing directional reading, strengthening independence of fine motor skills and coordination as well as learning to appreciate and enjoy music. Preschoolers will attend their group lesson during recess and rest time for a 30 minute session. Three to four children will be in a session. Students will work on beginning musical concepts, rhythm and exploring the piano. Practice at home is encouraged but not necessary. Students will be organized and assigned an exact time that is coordinated by age and an assessment of skills. Space is limited and times assigned may vary based on the day a child attends classes.
Instructor: Yvonne Alling
Day & Time: Wednesday/Thursday (possibly Tuesday but that option will not be listed on
Veracross); 30 minute session; by registering for a specific day you are requesting that particular day-class times might need to be arranged based on enrollment
Registration Fee: $108 for this nine week session
Notes: *Minimum of 3 and Maximum of 4 students per 30 minute session
Junior High Jazz Band (6 th -8 th ) (Tuesday)
Join your friends for an exciting music-making experience! Explore the style of jazz, rock and other popular music. Open to all band instruments and select others instruments (see Mrs. Veno with questions). Auditions required only for guitarists, pianists and percussionists.
Instructor: Katrina Veno
Day & Time: Tuesdays 11:40-12:20
Dates: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, and March 1, 8, 15, 22
Registration Fee: $108 for this nine week session
Notes: *Minimum 7/Maximum 25
*No refunds for missing any classes
Beginner Group Recorder Lessons (1st-3rd) (Wednesday)
Does your child have an interest in playing a woodwind instrument? The recorder is a wonderful way to learn many techniques needed to play some of the band instruments when they get to 4th grade. The recorder is just the right size for most younger students and much of what they learn can easily transfer to a flute, clarinet or saxophone when the time comes. A recorder and method book will be provided for an additional fee of $10 which should be paid directly to the instructor at the first class.
Instructor: Cheryl Rudolph
Day & Time: Wednesday 2:50-3:20
Registration Fee: $96 for this eight week session
Notes: *Minimum of 4 students required and no refunds for missing any classes

Old Time Fiddle Jam (3rd-5th) (Friday)
Yee-haw!
Come join the fun, y'all! We're going to be dusting off our fiddles and getting right down to business with great old tunes that will even get your grandpa dancing! Led by PCA's strings director,
Susie Stevens, this fiddle jam is for any strings student in grades 3-5 who has at least 1 year experience on their instrument. Required book: Basic Fiddlers Philharmonic Old-Time Fiddle Tunes - Alfred
Publishers. There will be some for sale for $6.95, or you can order one yourself for your instrument.
Instructor: Susie Stevens
Day & Time: Fridays, 2:45 - 3:30
Dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, and March 4, 11, 18
Registration Fee: $120 for this eight week session
Notes: *Minimum of 4 students required
*At least one year of strings experience required
Mommy and Me Music (3 months-3 years old) (Monday)
Young children love to sit on their parent's knee and be sung to. Do you remember "Patty Cake"? Lap games, rhymes and songs for little ones are not just a delightful way to bond together and create happy memories, but they also prepare young children incredibly well for a lifetime of music making. Led by one of PCA's music teachers, Susie Stevens, this refreshing and fun class is a great way to start your week and get some very special time with your child.
Instructor: Susie Stevens
Day & Time: Mondays, 8:30-9:00
Dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 29, and March 7, 14, 21
Registration Fee: $96 for this eight week session
Notes: *Minimum of 4 pairs; one child per adult
Private Music Lessons
Participate in private lessons and enjoy developing a love for music. Any additional cost of music books should be paid directly to the instructor. Existing students will be paired up with their existing teacher.
Day & Time: Arranged between parent and instructor.
Registration Fee: Monday-Friday: $216 for 8 lessons @ $27 for 30 minutes
$320 for 8 lessons @ $40 for 45 minutes
Notes: * Lessons run for 8 weeks; the last week of the quarter is reserved for make-ups.
* Makeup Policy: Please notify instructors of any absence 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible if ill. Students are allowed one absence per quarter which may be made-up or refunded. Missed lessons without prior notification will be forfeited (and not refunded). Cancellations made by the instructor or by the school (due to weather) will be made up or refunded.
The last week of each quarter is a makeup week. If your child does not miss any lessons and you want an extra lesson during make-up week, please make arrangements with Michaeleen Sicard, the Kaleidoscope director, to pay for the extra lesson: msicard@pcaschool.org
*It is the parent’s responsibility to communicate lesson times with the child’s class room teacher
Piano
Instructor: *Katherine Knowles (Beginner, Tuesdays)

*Ichiko Harju (Beginner)
*Jessica Gardner
*Yvonne Alling (Monday-Friday during lunch and recess; Tuesday/Thursday afterschool)
Brass
Instructor: *Carroll Stevens (Trumpet; Monday/Tuesday afterschool)
All Band Instruments
Instructor: *Katrina Veno (Afterschool on Tuesdays; Lunch/Recess on Thursdays)
French Horn
Instructor: *Sue Williams (Tuesdays)
Trumpet
Instructor: *Sue Williams (Tuesdays)
Clarinet
Instructor: *Yvonne Alling (Monday-Friday during lunch and recess; Tuesday/Thursday afterschool)
Woodwinds
Instructor: *Cheryl Rudolph
Guitar
Instructor: *Cheryl Rudolph
*Jessica Gardner
Drums
Instructor: *Paul Donahue
Strings
Instructor: *Susie Stevens
*Katherine Knowles (Tuesdays)
Ukulele
Instructor: *Carroll Stevens (Monday/Tuesday afterschool)
Voice
Instructor: *Jessica Gardner
*Sue Williams (Tuesdays)