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CAIS Fall Enrichment Catalog 2013

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HOW TO REGISTER 2HOW TO REGISTER, BILLING, CREDIT CARDS, CLASS AVAILABILITY, CLASS CONFIRMATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS, EXTENDED DAY AND LATE CHARAGES

AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES 3AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES, CLASS SCHEDULE

PERFORMING ARTS 4CREATIVE ARTS 9MATH AND SCIENCE 11CREATIVE WRITING 14OTHER INTERESTS 15FOR ADULTS 16PRIVATE INSTRUCTION 17PLEASE NOTE, THESE ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION. PLEASE READ REGISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION IN CLASS DESCRIPTION.

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REGISTRATIONHOW TO REGISTER

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HOW TO REGISTERPlease look through this catalog and read the course descriptions and related details carefully. Online registration begins on Monday, July 8 at 7:00 a.m. You will receive an email on Monday, July 8 with the registration link.

BILLINGAll classes will be paid for when registering online, with the exception of the private music lessons. If you are registering your child for a private music lesson, please see description details for payment and registration arrangements.

CREDIT CARDSCAIS accepts Visa and Master Card with the online payment system.

CLASS AVAILABILITYRegistration will be assigned based upon the online registration time.Please register as soon as possible. Many classes have a required mini-mum amount of students for a class to be held. Please be aware that many of our popular classes fill up quickly.

CLASS CONFIRMATIONS AND CANCELLATIONSIf you are able to register for a class, your registration is confirmed. If you are placed on the waitlist, you will be notified with an automated email message.

REFUNDSThere will be no refunds or changes once classes begin. For example, if your child’s first class meets on Monday, Sep-tember 9, you may request a refund by Sunday, September 8. To withdraw your child from the class, please contact the Auxiliary Program office via email [email protected] with your child’s name and the enrichment class name. The Auxiliary Program office will work directly with the Business Office to refund your class fee.

EXTENDED DAY AND LATE CHARGESStudents taking enrichment classes will not incur extended day charges for the time prior to the class. However, stu-dents who remain in extended day five minutes after the class has concluded will be charged $15 for the remainder of extended day.

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REGISTRATIONAFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES

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AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURESAll students in first through eighth grade who are registered for an enrichment class will be brought to their assigned study hall room after school by their classroom teacher. Kindergarten students registered for an enrichment class will be brought to room 180 after school by their classroom teachers. This is where students will study and work on homework or projects until their enrichment class starts.

The instructor for each enrichment class will pick up and bring students to the enrichment class location. At the conclusion of each class, the instructor will return all first through eighth grade students to MPR 2, and all kindergarten students will be brought to room 180.

Enrichment classes will not be held on the following dates:October 9, 10 and 11, Professional development daysNo school, childcare available.October 14 Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day No school, no childcare.November 6, 7 and 8, Parent teacher conferences for Oak CampusNo school, childcare available.November 28 and 29, Thanksgiving holidayNo school, no childcare.

CLASS SCHEDULE unless otherwise stated in the class descriptionMONDAY CLASSES9-9, 9-16, 9-23, 9-30, 10-7, 10-21, 10-28, 11-4, 11-11, 11-18, 11-25, 12-2, 12-9 (13 classes)

TUESDAY CLASSES9-10, 9-17, 9-24, 10-1, 10-8, 10-15, 10-22, 10-29, 11-5, 11-12, 11-19, 11-26, 12-3, 12-10 (14 classes)

WEDNESDAY CLASSES9-11, 9-18, 9-25, 10-2, 10-16, 10-23, 10-30, 11-13, 11-20, 11-27, 12-4, 12-11 (12 classes)

THURSDAY CLASSES 9-12, 9-19, 9-26, 10-3, 10-17, 10-24, 10-31, 11-14, 11-21, 12-5, 12-12, 12-19 (12 classes)

FRIDAY CLASSES9-13, 9-20, 9-27, 10-4, 10-18, 10-25, 11-1, 11-15, 11-22, 12-6, 12-13, 12-20 (12 classes)

Please see class description for varied end dates. There are many classes that meet more than 12 times; these classes include time to prepare for either competitions or performances.

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CAIS Music EnsemblesNow in its 17th year, the CAIS Music Ensemble program provides students with the opportunity to develop ensemble playing skills by learning a repertoire of pieces using wood and metal barred instruments, recorders and a variety of world percus-sion. Music Ensemble students prepare performance pieces for school events such as assemblies, the winter program and Chinese New Year Mass Greeting. They also may perform at public events. As these are repertory groups, continuing students have priority registration in all Music Ensemble sections, and sections may be full. Please contact Ms. Kennedy directly [email protected] to request your child be put on the wait list.

APA1. JADE MUSIC ENSEMBLE, FIFTH GRADERSAn intermediate section of Music Ensemble. Continuing students have priority and this section may be full. Please contact Ms. Kennedy—see email above.

Instructor: Susan Kennedy, CAIS Arts Program DirectorTime/Days: 3:00-4:00 p.m./MondaysClass Fee: $220Grades: Fifth grade studentsDates: 9-9, 9-16, 9-23, 9-30, 10-7, 10-21, 10-28, 11-4, 11-11, 11-25, 12-2, 12-9, 12-16 (13 classes)

APA2. CORAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE, SIXTH GRADERSAn intermediate/advanced section of Music Ensemble. Continuing students have priority and this section may be full. Please contact Ms. Kennedy—see email above

Instructor: Susan Kennedy, CAIS Arts Program DirectorTime/Days: 4:00-5:15 p.m./MondaysClass Fee: $275Grades: Sixth grade students Dates: 9-9, 9-16, 9-23, 9-30, 10-7, 10-21, 10-28, 11-4, 11-11, 11-25, 12-2, 12-9, 12-16 (13 classes)

APA3. BLACK PEARL MUSIC ENSEMBLE, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS This is the most advanced section of Music Ensemble. Continuing students have pri-ority and this section may be full. Please contact Ms. Kennedy—see email above.

Instructor: Susan Kennedy, CAIS Arts Program DirectorTime/Days: 3:45-5:00 p.m./TuesdaysClass Fee: $275Grades: Seventh and eighth grade studentsDates: 9-3, 9-10, 9-17, 10-8, 10-15, 10-22, 10-29, 11-4, 11-19, 11-26, 12-3, 12-10, 12-17 (13 classes)

APA4. IVORY MUSIC ENSEMBLE, FOURTH GRADERSThis is a beginning/intermediate section of Music Ensemble. There are a small number of spaces in this ensemble. Con-tinuing students are given priority.

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Instructor: Susan Kennedy, CAIS Arts Program DirectorTime/Days: 3:00-4:15 p.m./ThursdaysClass Fee: $255Grades: Fourth grade students Dates: Dates: 9-5, 9-12, 9-19, 9-26, 10-3, 10-17, 10-24, 10-31, 11-21, 12-5, 12-12, 12-19 (12 classes)

APA5. CHINESE CHORUS Learn Chinese language and culture through singing, a fun and effec-tive way to learn and reinforce a language. In the chorus class, students will build on the choral foundation taught in the younger grades and learn more complicated songs and harmonies. Additionally, students will learn the stories and history behind the lyrics of the songs they will learn and sing. Chinese chorus students will have opportunities to per-form in the Chinese New Year Mass Greeting and other school events. All lessons conducted in Chinese.

Instructor: Gangqin ZhaoTime/Days: 3:30-4:15 p.m./Wednesdays (45 minute class)Fee: $280Grades: Kindergarten-second grade students, minimum of six students, maximum of 12Dates: 9-11, 9-18, 9-25, 10-2, 10-16, 10- 23, 10-30, 11-13, 11- 20, 11-27, 12-4, 12-11, 12-18, 1-8, 1-15, 1-22, 1-29 (17 classes)

APA6. BEGINNING CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLEFor students with no previous experience playing Chinese instruments. Admission with prior approval from Gangqin Zhao is required. All classes conducted in Chinese.

Instructor: Gangqin ZhaoTime/Day: 4:15-5:15 p.m./WednesdaysFee: $280Grades: Please contact Gangqin Zhao [email protected] directly prior to registration. Minimum of six students, maximum of 12Dates: 9-11, 9-18, 9-25, 10-2, 10-16, 10- 23, 10-30, 11-13, 11- 20, 11-27, 12-4, 12-11, 12-18, 1-8, 1-15, 1-22, 1-29 (17 classes)

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APA7. INTERMEDIATE CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLEFor students with previous experience playing Chinese instruments and who are taking at least one private lesson a week. Admission with prior approval from Gangqin Zhao is required. All classes are conducted in Chinese.

Instructor: Gangqin ZhaoTime/Day: 4:00-5:00 p.m./FridaysFee: $280Grades: Please contact Gangqin Zhao [email protected] directly prior to registration.Minimum of six students, maximum of 12Dates: 9-13, 9-20, 9-27, 10-4, 10-18, 10-25, 11-1, 11-15, 11-22, 12-6, 12-13, 12-20, 1-10, 1-17, 1-24 (15 classes)

APA8. ADVANCED CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLEThis class is for students who have played in the Chinese Music Ensemble and are continuing with private lessons. Ad-mission with prior approval from Gangqin Zhao is required. Minimum of six students, maximum of 12. All lessons con-ducted in Chinese.

Instructor: Gangqin ZhaoTime/Days: TBDFee: $250Grades: Please contact Gangqin Zhao [email protected] directly prior to registration. Dates: 9-13, 9-20, 9-27, 10-4, 10-18, 10-25, 11-1, 11-15, 11-22, 12-6, 12-13, 12-20, 1-10, 1-17, 1-24 (15 classes)

Chinese Dance Our after school classical Chinese dance program provides a fun learn-ing experience. Our goal is to provide young people with a curriculum that features training in traditional arts and that facilitates the under-standing of different cultures; to revive and teach the genuine, com-passionate and beautiful traditional Chinese dance in its purest forms. All classes are conducted in Chinese.

APA 9A. CHINESE DANCE, FIRST-SECOND GRADESInstructor: Cecilia XiongTime/Days: 3:00-4:00 p.m./Mondays Class Fee: $280Grades: First and second gradesDates: 9-9, 9-16, 9-23, 9-30, 10-7, 10-21, 10-28, 11-4, 11-11, 11-18, 11-25, 12-2, 12-9, 12-16, 1-6, 1-13, 1-27 (17 classes)

APA 9B. CHINESE DANCE, THIRD GRADEInstructor: Cecilia XiongTime/Days: 4:00-6:00 p.m./Mondays Class Fee: $560

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Grades: Third gradeDates: 9-9, 9-16, 9-23, 9-30, 10-7, 10-21, 10-28, 11-4, 11-11, 11-18, 11-25, 12-2, 12-9, 12-16, 1-6, 1-13, 1-27 (17 classes)

APA 9C. CHINESE DANCE, FOURTH GRADEInstructor: Cecilia XiongTime/Days: 3:30-5:30 p.m./TuesdaysClass Fee: $625

Grades: Fourth gradeDates: 9-10, 9-17, 9-24, 10-1, 10-8, 10-15, 10-22, 10-29, 11-5, 11-12, 11-19, 11-26, 12-3, 12-10, 12-17, 1-7, 1-14, 1-21, 1-28 (19 classes)

APA 9D. CHINESE DANCE, FIFTH GRADE AND UPInstructor: Cecilia XiongTime/Days: 3:30-5:00 p.m./FridaysClass Fee: $370Grades: Fifth grade and upDates: 9-13, 9-20, 9-27, 10-4, 10-18, 10-25, 11-1, 11-15, 11-22, 12-6, 12-13, 12-20, 1-10, 1-17, 1-24 (15 classes)

APA10. HAWAIIAN DANCE CLASS (HULA AND MORE)Our highly sought after Hawaiian dance class is back! After spending time in the Pacific Islands, Mr. Munoz is back in the States. This class is an introduction to Hawaiian dance and other forms of Polynesian dance (Samoan, Marquesian and Maori). Students will also begin to employ pieces in their dancing which will help them exercise their coordination

as well as their fine and gross motor skills. A respect for the arts, culture, crafts, languages and heritage of Polynesia and Polynesian dance will be fostered and encouraged. Students will learn at least two pieces of choreography within three styles of the genre; kahiko (ancient), ‘auana (modern) and hapa ha’ole (English language). Students will also learn the basics of costuming and attire.

Instructor: Norman MunozTime/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./ThursdaysClass Fee: $185Grades: Kindergarten and first grade, maximum 12 students

APA12. CAIS ROCKBAND CLASS This class will provide instruction on how to play the guitar, bass, drums and vocals in a band environment. The classes will focus on playing in a group environment, learning songs, working on writing original songs, music appreciation and learning to improvise on your instrument. This class will also focus on pre-production and could possibly lead to a field trip to a real recording studio where the students will get a chance to record their original recording. This class is for students third through eighth grades. Amps, drums and a PA will be provided, but children are encouraged to bring their own instruments to the class. After you sign up for the class please email the Auxiliary Program office [email protected] indicating what instrument(s) your child plays or wants to learn. Remember, this is a class that will be using electric instruments, so bring your Fender Stratocaster or Fender P-Bass, plug in—let’s make some noise! The instructor for the program is Dylan Brock, a professional musician who plays guitar, banjo, mandolin and uke for the rock band Luce. Dylan

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APA12. CAIS ROCKBAND CLASS (CONTINUED)has instrument endorsements with Gibson Guitars, Mesa Boogie Amps, RiffMaster Pro and Steve Clayton guitar picks and accessories. Instructor: Dylan BrockTime/Days: 3:30-4:30 p.m./Mondays (additional sections at 4:30-5:30 will be opened if the 3:30-4:30 is full)Class Fee: $250 (all instruments provided)Grades: Third-eighth grades, minimum three students, maximum six

Hip-HopStudents will increase flexibility and coordination and learn choreography and choreog-raphy in groups. Students will learn about hip-hop performance qualities and dynamics through exposure to dance performances in videos. Performance opportunities include lower school assemblies and Chinese New Year Mass Greeting.

APA13A. HIP-HOP, THIRD-FIFTH GRADES Instructor: Jillian Rubin Time/Days: 3:00-4:00 p.m./Wednesdays Class Fee: $220Grades: Third-fifth grades

APA13B. HIP-HOP, SIXTH-EIGHTH GRADES Instructor: Jillian Rubin Time/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./WednesdaysClass Fee: $220Grades: Sixth-eighth grades

Group SingingThese one hour sessions will bring out your child’s voice and imagination. Working with traditional western music to sing in unison and harmony, we will practice singing in tune, making our voices heard and blending with others. Singing in a group can help us to embrace diversity, break down barriers, develop harmonious relationships, foster creativity, improve personal confidence, enhance moral and promote greater physical fitness! Groups limited to 8 students.

APA14A. GROUP SINGING-SECTION 1Instructor: Meghan Dibble, CAIS Private Instrument InstructorTime/Days: 3:00-4:00 p.m./Mondays Class Fee: $185Grades: First-third grades

APA14B. GROUP SINGING-SECTION 2Instructor: Meghan Dibble, CAIS Private Instrument InstructorTime/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./Mondays Class Fee: $185Grades: Fourth-sixth grades

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ACA1. CERAMICSCome learn to play with clay! The class will cover pinching, rolling, pulling and cutting clay to create imaginative and functional pieces. Projects include hand-built animals, houses, masks and holiday themed activities. Students can learn to build vases, cups, platters or bowls. After we’ve finished building, students will discover how to glaze and decorate their pots.

Instructor: Judith Waitz, CAIS parentTime/Days: 3:30-4:30 p.m./MondaysClass Fee: $300 includes materials feeGrades: Kindergarten and up, maximum 12 students

ACA4. JEWELRY MAKINGCreate customized, stylish jewelry ready for you and your child’s friends to wear! Be-come your own jewelry designer, while enhancing your vocabulary in Chinese with a CAIS eighth grade Chinese speaker. Choose from a huge selection of hot colors, tex-tures and unique beads to make one-of-a kind pieces. Our classes are designed not only to be fun, but to let you in on some of the most popular jewelry making tech-niques, such as wire work, beading, felting, finger knitting and stamping and dapping. We use only the highest quality findings, fresh water pearls and Czech glass beads to create one piece of new jewelry per class. Our highly trained and fun instructors cre-ate a relaxed, encouraging environment all children will love. Instructor: Bryn Gilelen, CAIS eighth grade student, with guest appearances from Stacee Gillelen, CAIS parent, of Dragonfly DesignsTimes/Days: 3:45-4:45 p.m./TuesdaysClass fee: $250 (materials provided)Grades: Kindergarten and up, minimum eight students, maximum 12

After School ArtsCome to a class filled with magic and wonder. Students are encouraged to think with their imagination and creativity. Students are encouraged to think and see new ways of looking at and experiencing art. Students will shape their favorite animal or flower out of metal wire, then wrap color tissue paper and white glue on the frame to create unique and whim-sical sculptures to take home. Students will work with watercolor to create and reproduce landscapes, fish and flowers. Students will also work with oil or chalk pastel to draw a variety of still life items.

ACA5A. AFTER SCHOOL ARTS, THIRD-FOURTH GRADESInstructor: TBD Class Fee: $220 (All materials included)Time/Days: TBDGrades: Third-fourth grades

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ACA5B. AFTER SCHOOL ARTS, FIFTH-SIXTH GRADESInstructor: TBDClass Fee: $300 (All materials included)Time/Days: TBDGrades: Fifth and sixth grades, minimum six students, maximum 10

ACA6. CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHYStudents will learn about the history and the hands on technique of tradi-tional Chinese brush painting and calligraphy. Students will also learn about Chinese poems and the many special Chinese characters associated while learning the art of brush painting, calligraphy, history and new Chinese vo-cabulary. Class is conducted in Chinese.

Instructor: Ray Chen, CAIS Middle School Art TeacherClass Fee: $220 (All materials included)Time/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./Wednesdays Grades: First-third grade, minimum six students, maximum 12

ACA7. ORIGAMI CLASS AND CHINESE HANDCRAFTSOrigami is a traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Discover this fascinating and absorbing craft and learn how to fold decorative, amusing and practical items all from the simplest of material, a sheet of paper. Playing and learning origami helps students relax and improve concentration. Students will learn to use various sizes of origami paper in order to make different items into objects. Sample of projects include houses, tables, chairs, beds, clothes, pants, rabbits, cats, dogs, pigs, frogs, plates, cups, bowls and different ways to fold hearts. Class is conducted in Chinese.

Instructor: Dan Lin, CAIS Lower School Teaching AssociateClass Fee: $185Time/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./WednesdaysGrades: Kindergarten and up, maximum 12 students

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MATHCountsThe MATHCounts enrichment class is celebrating its 17th year at CAIS under the direction of CAIS’s seventh/eighth grade math teacher, Rita Soukhova. Addi-tionally our MS Dean of Student Life and former sixth grade math and science teacher, Mark Churchill and current sixth grade math and science teacher Kristina Hereford will teach sections of MATHCounts classes.

MATHCounts is a middle school math program focusing on learning advanced math. The program culminates in a citywide contest. Students work on number theory, algebra, probability and statistics, three-dimensional geometry, solid geometry, and transformational geometry, among other subjects. Students also develop their test-taking skills and techniques.

AMS1A. MATHCOUNTS, EIGHTH GRADEInstructor: Rita Soukhova, CAIS Middle School Math TeacherTime/Days: 3:45-5:15 p.m./Mondays and ThursdaysGrades: EighthClass Fee: $525

AMS1B. MATHCOUNTS, SEVENTH GRADEInstructor: Rita Soukhova, CAIS Middle School Math TeacherTime/Days: 3:45-5:15 p.m./Wednesdays and FridaysGrades: SeventhClass Fee: $525

AMS1C. MATHCOUNTS, SIXTH GRADEInstructor: Mark Churchill, CAIS Middle School Dean of Student Life Time/Day: 3:45-5:15 p.m./WednesdaysGrade: SixthClass Fee: $270

AMS1D. MATHCOUNTS, FIFTH GRADEInstructor: Kristina Hereford, CAIS Middle School Sixth Grade Math/Science TeacherTime/Day: 3:45-5:15 p.m./TuesdaysGrade: FifthClass Fee: $270

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AMS3. ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS WITH LEGO®Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrap-ers, motorized cars and the battletrack! Students will design and build as never before, and explore their wildest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer to the next level.

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologiesTimes/Days: 3:30-5:00 p.m./Mondays (1.5 hour class)Class Fee: $340Grades: Kindergarten and first grade, minimum 11 students, maximum 16

AMS4. BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE CHESSThis program offers chess instruction to students of beginning to intermediate skill levels. In addition to teaching moves, rules, check and checkmate, the teacher will offer step-by-step instructions on opening, middle game and end game techniques, as well as advanced strategies and tournament preparation. Sign up your future champion today! Chess players are encouraged to practice on the computer or on an electronic chess game in order to get more out of the class.

Instructor: The Berkeley Chess School Time/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./FridaysClass Fee: $220Grades: Kindergarten and first grade, minimum 10 students, maximum 20

AMS5. INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED CHESS STRATEGIES AND PLAYThis program offers chess instruction to students of intermediate to advanced skill levels. In addition to teaching moves, rules, check and checkmate, the teacher will offer step-by-step instructions on opening, middle game and end game techniques, as well as advanced strategies and tournament preparation. Sign up your future champion today! Chess players are encouraged to practice on the computer or on an electronic chess game in order to get more out of the class.

Instructor: The Berkeley Chess School Time/Days: 3:00-4:00 p.m./FridaysClass Fee: $220Grades: Second-fifth grade, intermediate to advanced players only, minimum 10 students, maximum 20

San Francisco Engineering for Kids We put the excitement in S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, math) education by offering hands on learning for children ages 4 to 14 through fun activities from designing and constructing rockets, hot air balloons and roller coasters, to robotics, video game designing and creating fun objects using LEGO® bricks.

AMS14. SAN FRANCISCO ENGINEERING FOR KIDS, JUNIOR Class Schedule: Each class in the junior series will take on a different aspect of engineering.

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9-12 will feature LEGO® robotics play soccer; 9-19 LEGO® robotics goal kicker; 9-26 LEGO® robotics wild animals drumming monkey;

10-3 LEGO® robotics smart spinner; 10-17 LEGO® robotics giant escape; 10-24 LEGO® robotics wild animals—hungry alligators; 10-31 Jr. mechanical toys—popper & wind up whirlgig; 11-14 Jr. mechanical toys—spinner; 11-21 Jr. mechanical toys—boomerang can; 12-5 Jr. mechanical toys—buzzer and good vibration guitar; 12-12 Jr. aerospace—3-2-1 blastoff! straw rockets; 12-19 Jr. Mechanical—It’s A Breeze.

Instructor: San Francisco Engineering for KidsTime/Days: 3:35-4:35 p.m./ThursdaysClassFee: $250

Grades: Kindergarten and first grade. Minimum six students, maximum 24

AMS15. SAN FRANCISCO ENGINEERING FOR KIDS, APPRENTICE Class Schedule: 9-12-10-24 will focus on LEGO® Mindstorms NXT Olympics. Students will design robots to compete in simulated Olym-pic events. 10-31 will feature mechanical engineering zip sails; 11-14 features mechanical engineering marble roller coaster design; 11-21 mechanical engineering catapults;12-5 will take on a civil engineering focus with note card bridge challenge; 12-12 will feature aerospace engineering parachutes and culminate on 12-19 with hot air balloons.

Instructor: San Francisco Engineering for KidsTime/Days: 4:35-5:35 p.m./ThursdaysClass Fee: $250Grades: Second-fifth grade, minimum six students, maximum 24

AMS16. LEGO® ROBOTICSLearn about building and programming robots using the LEGO® Mindstorms NXT system. In addition tohaving fun, participants learn about mechanical and software design, problem solving and teamworkskills. Working in small groups, students will complete several projects and mini challenges through whichthey will learn how to control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects. Projects are structuredto allow students to work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologiesTimes/Days: 3:30-5:00 p.m./Mondays (1.5 hour class)Class Fee: $380Grades: Second-sixth, minimum 11 students, maximum 16

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ACW1. CREATIVE WRITING: IMAGINE-NATION WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG WRITERSStudents will learn about story writing as a foundation for building life-long writing skills in this class. Creative writing will be taught through ongoing practice with the concrete steps of the writing process including brainstorming, choos-ing topics, organizing ideas, writing first drafts, revising content, editing and publishing final drafts. Students will create through playful, interactive writing warm up exercises and games, group discussions of key story elements including character development, plot/conflict, setting, theme and voice. Students will have the opportunity to submit their fin-ished stories and get published in the 2014 Bay Area Young Writers Anthology distributed on Amazon.com. Each student will present his or her stories during the last class session.

Instructor: Shu-Hsien Ho Time/Days: 3:00-4:00 p.m./FridaysClass Fee: $390Grades: Third-fifth grade, minimum five students, maximum 12

ACW2. PERSUASIVE ESSAYS: THE POWER OF PERSUASIVE WORDS This class provides a foundation in writing, critical thinking and persuasive techniques that may be applied to both aca-demic essays and timed essay exams. Students will practice ongoing concrete steps including brainstorming, choosing topics, researching pros and cons, organizing ideas, writing first drafts, revising content, editing and presenting argu-ments. Each student will present his or her final persuasive essay during the last class session.

Instructor: Shu-Hsien Ho Time/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./FridaysClass Fee: $390Grades: Fifth and sixth grade, minimum five students, maximum 12

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AOI1. LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE!Come learn to play bridge and improve your grades in the process. Did you know that learning to play bridge can help a student do better in school? We are very fortunate to have the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) on hand to instruct students in the game of bridge. This class will also be offered to FAIS and IHS students. For more information about bridge and the ACBL, please visit www.acbl.org.

Instructor: American Contract Bridge LeagueClass Fee: $185Time/Days: 4:00-5:30 p.m./MondaysGrades: Second grade and up

AOI2. DRAMA CLASSIn this class students will benefit in many different physical, cognitive, social and emo-tional ways from both free play and planned dramatic activities. We will introduce three stories in 12 sessions. In the first session, we will focus on the background of the story, vocabulary, the characters and read and discuss the story. Subsequent sessions will fo-cus on making the puppets, practicing the story, character choice, costume making and performing the story. Classes are conducted in Chinese.

Instructor: Carol Xie, CAIS Chinese Program AssistantTime/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./Thursdays Class Fee: $185Grades: Kindergarten and first grade, minimum six students, maximum 12

AOI4. CHINESE YOYO Chinese yoyo is both a fun hobby and a sport. Just like some typical benefits of other sports, the yoyo offers students a chance to exercise while enjoying the entertainment qualities. This class will introduce very basic yoyo skills and knowledge, and the cur-

riculum will develop based on students’ progress. The class contains demonstrations, lectures, and hands on practice. Experience playing with a Chinese yoyo is not necessary. Class is conducted mainly in Chinese, but English might be used when needed.

Instructor: Yingjung Chen, CAIS Lower School Teaching AssociateClass Fee: $185Time/Days: 4:45-5:45 p.m./FridaysGrades: Sixth-eighth grade, minimum four students, maximum six

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AOI3. CHINESE FOR ADULTSHas your child ever giggled when you try to pronounce something in Chinese? Or has he or she ever corrected your tone or character usage? Here’s your opportunity to build your Chinese abilities. This class is de-signed for adults to learn Chinese for communication in a short period of time. This is the beginner II Chinese class. The class will focus on different topics such as restaurants, different social events and more. The class will integrate technology into language instruction. We will help you discover how new apps and software can help you practice and retain Chinese faster than ever.

Instructor: Xiaoqing Chen, CAIS Technology CoordinatorClass Fee: $165Time/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./MondaysGrades: Adults only!

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A) VIOLIN LESSONSWe are proud to offer beginning, intermediate and advanced violin classes. These classes will be taught by international-ly respected violinist, Sin-Tung Chiu. Classes are for students age five and up. Classes run from 3:00 p.m. on, at half-hour and one-hour intervals, depending on each student’s level. Returning students have priority in scheduling practice time. Interested students should call the instructor as soon as possible for instructions on required instruments and books.

Instructor: Sin-Tung ChiuTime/Days: 3:00 p.m. and later—exact class times will be arranged by parents and instructor Class Fee: $40 per half-hour lesson, $80 per hour lessonMaterial Fee: Music book —instructor will adviseAge: Five and up Contact: Mr. Chiu, 415-664-9921

B) KEYBOARD/PIANO LESSONSEliza O’Malley is a professional classical singer with a Bachelor’s degree in music from Oberlin College and a Master’s degree in music in vocal performance from Texas Tech University School of Music. She appears regularly as a soloist with local opera companies such as SOLO Opera and Oakland Opera Theater. She has also had extensive training in flute including studies in Paris and master classes with Keith Underwood. She has played piano for many years in connection with her work as a singer and voice teacher.

Instructor: Eliza O’MalleyTime/Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays—exact times to be scheduled between the Auxiliary Program Direc-tor and parent Class Fee: $45 per half-hour lesson, $80 per hour lesson, special CAIS rate! Age: Five and up—returning students have scheduling priority, also younger children will be considered Contact: Please call 415-865-6010 between 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please note that due to the nature of the scheduling, no cancellations will be allowed after student is registered. Tuition will be billed to parent after the first lesson.

C) KEYBOARD/PIANO LESSONSMeghan Dibble has been teaching privately for nine years. She began teaching music during her course work at Califor-nia State University, East Bay and continued at Northwestern University where she received a Master’s degree in vocal performance and literature. Meghan has worked with a variety of piano and vocal students between the ages of five and 52 in San Francisco, Chicago and New York City. Meghan is a regular performer and has sung locally with Pocket Opera, SF Cabaret Opera Theater and the San Ramon Arts Foundation.

Instructor: Meghan DibbleTime/Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays—exact times to be scheduled between the Auxiliary Pro-gram Director and parentClass Fee: $45 per half-hour lesson, $80 per hour lesson, special CAIS rate!

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C) KEYBOARD/PIANO LESSONS (CONTINUED)Age: Kindergarten and up. Returning students have scheduling priority, also younger children will be considered.Contact: Please call 415-865-6010 between 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please note that due to the nature of the scheduling, no cancellations will be allowed after student is registered. Tuition will be billed to parent after the first lesson.

D) PIANO/VIOLIN/CELLO/GUITAR LESSONSErma Kyriakos has been a music instructor since 2007. She received her Bachelor of Music degree at Flordia State University and has been teaching ever since. She has a wide array of talents with teaching very young students and those who already have some degree of knowledge and experience.

Instructor: Erma KyriakosTime/Days: Mondays through Fridays—exact times to be scheduled between the Auxiliary Program Director and parentClass Fee: $45 per half-hour lessonAge: Kindergarten and upContact: Please submit an email to [email protected] to schedule exact times and days. Please include requested days and times, along with instrument. Please note that due to the nature of the scheduling, no cancellations will be allowed after student is registered. Tuition will be billed to parent after the first lesson.

E) CHINESE INSTRUMENT LESSONSLessons are available for the following Chinese instruments: guzheng, yangqin, pipa, moon guitar and erhu. No experience required for these lessons. Lessons can be individual, duet, or trios. Instrument rentals are available: $90/3 months and deposit $300. (Refundable deposit upon return of instrument).

Lesson Schedules (Various Instructors)Guzheng, yangqin and erhu: Mondays 3:00-5:30 p.m./Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 p.m.Pipa, moon guitar and erhu: Fridays 3:30-6:00 p.m.

Instructor: VariousTime/Days: Exact times to be scheduled between the Auxiliary Program Director and parent. Class Fee: $40 per half-hour lesson. Age: Kindergarten and upContact: Please call 415-865-6010 between 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please note that due to the nature of the scheduling, no cancellations will be allowed after student is registered. Tuition will be billed to parent after the first lesson.

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F) PIANO WITH TEACHER JANNYTeacher Janny teaches entry level students with a fun, innovative, playing-based piano program that allows students to play great-sounding pieces immediately, from their first lesson! Students learn to play the piano in a fun and easy way, while building an extraordinary repertoire that includes contemporary, classical, blues, jazz and accompaniment pieces, without being slowed down by note-reading. Instead, students learn to experience their musicianship as a natural self expression, with improvisations introduced at an early stage. Note-reading will be introduced after students complete level two of the program. In addition to mastering a vast repertoire covering a broad array of musical styles and genres, students will also gain a highly positive and self-affirming experience throughout the music learning process.

Instructor: Janny LukawskiTime/Days: Mondays and Thursdays between 3:15 and 5:15 p.m. and Fridays between 3:15 and 5:45 p.m.Class Fee: Semi private lessons are 40 minutes in duration and $45 per student per lesson. Private lessons are half-hour in duration and $55 per lesson. There will be a $25 material fee each time the student advances to the next level. Month-ly invoices will be emailed and payments are due and payable on the first of each month, prior to the start of lessons.Age: Seven and upContact: Please contact Janny directly to schedule lessons. Email [email protected] or call 415-690-5767.

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APA11. PRE-K CHINESE MUSIC AND MOVEMENT In this class, students will learn Chinese songs and dance along with Chinese music. Students will be able to learn the rhythms about the Chinese songs and strengthen their balance and will have the chance to practice musical instru-ments. All classes are conducted in Chinese.

Instructor: Ting Ting Fu, CAIS Pre-K Teaching AssociateTime/Days: 4:00-5:00 p.m./ThursdaysClass Fee: $185Grades: Pre-K, maximum 10 students

ACA2. CERAMICS FOR PRE-KCome learn to play with clay. The class will cover pinching, rolling, pulling and cutting clay to create imaginative and functional pieces. Projects include hand-built animals, houses, masks and holiday themed activities. Students can learn to build vases, cups, platters or bowls. After we’ve finished building, students will discover how to glaze and decorate their pots.

Instructor: Judith Waitz, CAIS parentTime/Days: 3:30-4:30 p.m./TuesdaysClass Fee: $300 includes materials feeGrades: Pre-K, maximum 12 students

ACA3. PRE-K CHINESE ARTS AND CRAFTSThis is a traditional Chinese arts and crafts class that will consist of pa-per cutting, folding and pasting together recyclable materials. This class encourages environmentalism and provides a meaningful art experi-ence for young learners. Pre-K students will be introduced to new ways to use recycled materials. Children will also have the opportunity to practice their Chinese as well as develop and strengthen their fine mo-tor skills. Classes are conducted in Chinese.

Instructor: Ping Xue, CAIS Pre-K Chinese teacherClass Fee: $225 (materials included)Time/Days: 3:45-4:45 p.m./WednesdaysGrades: Pre-K, maximum eight students

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ACA8. PRE-K WATERCOLOR PAINTINGIn this class, students will explore the many different uses of watercolor paints, including liquid watercolors with brush-es, blotters and sprays, Chinese watercolor and ink, gouache paints and lots more. Each week students will complete one project focusing on watercolor. This is a great opportunity to learn about color mixing, the properties of water and developing fine motor control with paint brushes.

Instructor: Lisa Ostapinski, CAIS Pre-K and Lower School Art TeacherClass Fee: $225 (materials included)Time/Days: 3:30-4:00 p.m./Thursdays (30 minute class)Grades: Pre-K, maximum eight students Dates: 9-12, 9-19, 9-26, 10-3, 10-17, 10-24, 10-31, 11-14, 11-21, 12-5 (10 sessions)

AMS12. STORYBOOK SESSIONSCome hear a different story each week and make a follow up project using art, drama and music to explore the artists’ and authors’ skills in each piece of literature. Class will focus on different techniques to create art take-home projects or plan re-enactment skits to perform after the reading. Some old favorites will be shared, and many new books will be introduced to the group as well.

Instructor: Emily ApplegateTime/Days: 3:30-4:15 p.m./Wednesdays Class Fee: $185 Grades: Pre-K, minimum six students, maximum eight

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AMS2. BUILD IT! WITH LEGO® DUPLOJoin the LEGO® Duplo fun! During each class, we will choose a different theme to explore and create. Themes include airport, carnival, castle, city, desert, forest, grassland, harbor, home, jungle, old West, school, space port, town, train station and zoo. Students will also design themed elements such as buildings, airplanes, animals, boats, carriages, cars, bridges and more. Students will begin exploring their creative side as well as gain confidence in LEGO® Duplo and gen-eral building practices.

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologiesTimes/Days: 3:30-4:30 p.m./TuesdaysClass Fee: $300Grades: Pre-K, minimum eight students, maximum 12

AMS11. SILLY SCIENCEJoin us for fun hands-on experiments and easy projects to get excited about science! Activities will illustrate how the world around us is made up of molecules and how our five senses give us all kinds of information about our environment. We will have a “wacky word” of the week and do active, science based projects to learn about the seasons and how solids, liquids and gases are all around us.

Instructor: Emily ApplegateTime/Days: 3:30-4:15 p.m./ThursdaysClass Fee: $185 Grades: Pre-K, minimum six students, maximum eight

AOI5. COOKING FOR KIDSBack by popular demand, this class is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about Chinese food culture through hands on experi-ence. Students will learn how to make and appreciate traditional Chi-nese cuisine. Dishes will be simple and students will get to enjoy their hard work at the end of each class. Parents often get samples too! Ping Xue teaches Pre-K Chinese at CAIS and is a wonderful cook! This class will be taught in Chinese. It is also important to inform the instructor about allergy issues.

Instructor: Ping Xue, CAIS Pre-K Chinese TeacherTime/Days: 3:30-4:30pm, Friday Class Fee: $250Material fee: $20Grades: Pre KLocation: Waller Street Campus

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San Francisco Engineering for Kids We put the excitement in S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, math) education by offering hands-on-learning for children ages four to 14 through fun activities from designing and constructing rockets, hot air balloons and roller coasters, to robotics, video game designing and creating fun objects using LEGO® bricks.

AMS13. SAN FRANCISCO ENGINEERING FOR KIDS, PRE-K Class Schedule: Classes from 9-9 through 10-28 will focus on aerospace engineering including airborne engineers, up, up and away, 3-2-1– blastoff!, straw rockets, look out below, sailing the skies and whirling wonders.Classes from 11-4 through 11-25 will focus on civil engineering including scraping the sky part 1 & 2 and “I’ll huff and I’ll puff” part 1 & 2. Classes from 12-2 through 12-9 include a focus on junior mechanical engineering called “It’s a breeze and rolling ram-bler.”

Instructor: San Francisco Engineering for Kids Time/Days: 3:35-4:35 p.m./MondaysClass Fee: $250

Grades: Pre-K, minimum six students, maximum 12

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