Dear Academia Cotopaxi Community, We are pleased to share with you information on our extra-curricular programs this year. Attached you will find a flyer with information related to what programs we are offering as well as times and registration details for Grades 1 to 8 (programs for Kinder start in January 2015). Please take note that registration for extra-curricular programs will be done on line this year. On Friday September 5th you will receive a link to register. Registration will be open for two days only: Monday, September 8th and Tuesday September 9th. Spaces in our extra-curricular activities will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Please note that spaces are limited and we will establish waitlists when necessary. This year we are offering two new programs: Little Kickers Gr. 1-4 Soccer and Choir Gr. 6-8; both of these programs are paid programs and the fees are outlined in the flyer. We look forward to another year of fantastic extra-curricular programs and to receiving your registration forms on line on Monday and Tuesday next week. Best regards,
Damiana C. de Proaño Community Coordinator Traducción en español Traducción en español Estimada Comunidad de Academia Cotopaxi, Nos complace compartir información sobre nuestros programas de Actividades Extracurriculares de este nuevo año escolar. Adjunto encontrarán el folleto informativo relacionado con los programas que estamos ofreciendo e información detallada para los grados de 1ro. a 8vo. El programa para Kindergarten comenzará en enero del 2015. Por favor, les pedimos tomar en cuenta que este año las matrículas de Actividades Extracurriculares se realizarán EN LINEA. El viernes 5 de septiembre recibirán el link para las matrículas, las mismas que estarán a su disposición solo dos días: lunes 8 y martes 9 de septiembre. Los cupos en las Actividades Extracurriculares se irán llenando en el sistema conforme se vayan realizando las inscripciones. Los cupos son limitados y vamos a establecer una lista de espera cuando fuera necesario. En este nuevo año escolar vamos a ofrecer dos programas nuevos: Little Kickers de 1ro. a 4to. grado y Coro para los grados de 6to. a 8vo. Los dos programas tienen un costo adicional el mismo que está detallado en el folleto de extracurriculares. Esperamos tener otro año fantástico de Actividades Extracurriculares, recibiremos sus inscripciones EN LINEA el lunes y martes de la próxima semana. Saludos Cordiales,
Damiana C. de Proaño Coordinadora de Actividades
Extracurricular Activities General Information Schedule and Registration Information Extracurricular and sports activities are offered by the school in three sessions Monday through Thursday from 3:10 p.m. to 4:10 p.m for the Early Childhood Division (K-2) and Intermediate Division (3-8); these are: Session # Session I Session II Session III
Duration 11 weeks 11 weeks 10 weeks
Dates September 15 to November 26, 2014 January 6 to March 19, 2015 March 23 to June 4, 2015
Online Registration Dates September 8 and 9 November 28 and December 1 March 9 and 10
Additional information: • School provided extracurricular activities and Swimming for Gr. K-8 meet once a week, and paid extracurricular activities, Soccer Gr. 1-4 and Choir Gr. 6-8, will meet twice a week. • Kindergarten Extracurricular Activities will be available starting with Session II to give the children time to adjust with their new full day schedule. A reminder regarding the ending of each session and the new dates of registration will be sent home via email two weeks before the activity session ends or you can find this information posted on the school website. You will receive the SESSION I ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM and THE LATE BUS AUTHORIZATION FORM on Friday, September 5 after 3:00 p.m.
Activities The following extracurricular activities and sports will be offered during Sessions I, II and III. Activities underlined will be offered all year long. Sports • Soccer Gr. 1-4 • Swimming Gr. 1-8 • Karate Gr. 1-5 • Badminton Gr. 4-8 • Ping Pong Gr. 4-8 Technology • Digital Photography Gr. 5-8 • Fun Computers Gr. 1-3 • Computer Programmer Club Gr. 6-8 Arts & Music • Piano Gr. 1-4 • Band Karate Gr. 1-8 • World Music Ensemble Gr. 5-8 • Choir Gr. 6-8 • Arts & Crafts Gr. 1-4 • Artistic Creativity Gr. 3-5 • Yarn Craft Gr.1 & 2 • Int. Festival dances Gr. 1-8 • Flamenco Gr. 1-8 • Drama Club Gr. 6-8 • Mix Media Techniques Gr. 2-4
Language • Writing Club Gr.5-8 • Chinese Gr. 3-8 • French Gr. 3-8 • Spanish Club Gr. 1-8 Other • Yoga Gr. 1-8 • Zumba Gr. 4-8 • Hip Hop/Jazz Dancing Gr. 1-5 • Gardening Club Gr.1-2 • Board Games Gr. 1-5 • Comics Gr. 1-5 • Airplane Modeling Gr. 1-5 • Ted´s Club Gr. 5-8 • Cooking & Baking Gr. 1-3 • Girls’ Scouts Gr. 6-8 • Hip Hop/Jazz Dancing Gr. 1-5 • Tropical Dancing Gr. 1-5 • Travel Club Gr. 2-4
Grade 1 to 4 soccer is offered twice a week, and other activities are offered once a week. Session II & III for Gr. Kinder only starting in January: • Swimming • Storytelling • Ballet
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Cooking Flamenco Soccer
The Athletic Director will be in charge of the Soccer Gr. 1-4 and Swimming Gr. 1-8 supervision, if you have any questions regarding these sports activities please contact Ms. Debra Darson at ddarson@cotopaxi.k12.ec or call 2467-411 extension 3007. If you have any questions, regarding the Extracurricular Activities Program, please contact Damiana Capurso de Proaño at dproano@cotopaxi.k12.ec or by calling 2-467-411 ext. 1101 from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extracurricular Activities for High School A variety of Sports and Tournaments are offered for students in grades 9-12. Registration is done through the Athletic Director, Ms. Debra Darson on the first week of school. For detailed information regarding the High School Sports Program, please contact Ms. Darson via email at ddarson@cotopaxi.k12.ec or at 246-411 ext. 3007.
Fees Academia Cotopaxi offers the Extracurricular Activities & Sports Program as a part of your regular membership fees except for two new activities: Soccer Gr. 1-4 and Choir Gr. 6-8. Special dance clothes, soccer uniform, Karate uniform, shoes for dance activities, and extra materials for specialty activities such as Chinese, French, airplane modeling, cooking, artistic creativity and comics are not covered. There will be a material fee for these classes. You will find indication of the fees as these apply listed in the registration brochure. Fee payment for soccer, choir and for materials have to be sent with your child in a closed envelope that says “Activities & Sports or Material Fee Payment "through your child’s teacher. A bill will be sent home with your child for the payment made. These payments must be received at the Activity Office during the two days of registration and have to made payable to Academia Cotopaxi unless it says otherwise.
Procedures 1. Students are allowed to register only for a maximum of 2 activities. These are one sport and one extracurricular activity offered once a week, or register for 2 regular activities during the session. 2. Students up to and including Grade 5 should bring an extra snack to eat before the afternoon activities. 3. Middle School (Grades 6-8) students may bring a snack or buy one at the cafeteria snack bar using their school ID cards. The snack bar will be open from 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 pm. only for grade 6-8 and high school students. 4. Space is limited in some activities with 10-12 for students, unless otherwise specified in the Extracurricular Registration Form. We apply the policy of first-come first-serve. Therefore if your child is not able to get into the activity, please choose your second preference as explained in the form. Parents will be notified if the 1st preference is not available. 5. A minimum of 5 students are needed to open an activity. If the activity will not open for low enrollment, parents will be notified via email and offer other options. 6. Student may lose the privilege to attend Extracurricular Activities because of behavior problems. 7. After registration, there will be no reimbursements for paid activities of Soccer and Choir. 8. When an Extracurricular Activity is cancelled during the school day, parents are notified via email. A call is also made to reconfirm that the message has been received. Students will go home at 3:00 p.m. on this day. 9. After the second week of Extracurricular Activities, changes in activities will be not accepted. 10. Students who sign up for Extracurricular Activities such as: French, Chinese, Choir and Piano class must remember that they are year long activities. If they are unable to attend the activitiy, the student must bring a written note from parents. 11. Registration for Extracurricular Activities and Sports (Soccer Gr.1-4 and Swimming Gr. 1-8) will be done ONLY via ON-LINE on registration dates.
Car People and Late Bus Transportation Service Car People Pick Up 1. The High School door gate is open from 4:05 p.m. to 4:25 p.m for pick up. After this time, students need to be picked up at the school main entrance. We remind parents to be punctual in picking up their child. 2. If your child will be leaving with a friend or will not stay for the Extracurricular Activity, you must send an email authorization to the Activities Coordinator, Early Childhood Gr. 2 Division/Intermediate Gr. 3-8 Division Offices and to the Bus Coordinator by 11:00 a.m. 3. Students, who are not picked up on time will not be able to continue with Extracurricular Activities & Sports. Late Bus Transportation Service 1. Bus service is available for students who participate in authorized extracurricular activities and sports. The fee is included in the regular transportation fee. A special fee applies for those students who wish to take the Late Bus and are not registered for the regular transportation service. 2. The Late Bus offers door to door service with bus monitor supervision and leaves the school grounds at 4:20 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Friday, students will go home at 3:00 p.m. as there are no extra after school activities. 3. If your child will be leaving with a friend or will not stay for the Extracurricular Activity, you must send a written authorization via email to the Activities Coordinator, Early Childhood Gr. 2 Division/Intermediate Gr. 3-8 Division Offices and to the Bus Coordinator by 11:00 a.m. 4. A second Late Bus is available only for High School Students and leaves school grounds every day at 6:00 p.m. 5. Students in 1st and 2nd grade may only use the Late Bus service if parents complete the LATE BUS AUTHORIZATION ON-LINE FORM. It is also IMPORTANT that someone receive your child at the bus stop. If no one is at home, the child will return to school. 6. A bus monitor is assigned to all Late Buses for supervision. 7. If you have any questions please contact Fernando Paredes, Bus Coordinator at fparedes@cotopaxi.k12.ec or by calling 246-7411 ext. 1108. Late Bus Transportation Service Routes at 4:20 p.m. Late Bus # 1 Granda Centeno, Pinar Alto, San Carlos Late Bus # 2 República del Salvador Late Bus # 3 Miravalles, Jacaranda Late Bus # 4 Lumbisi, Auqui Chico Late Bus # 5 Rancho San Francisco, San Isidro Late Bus # 6 Campo Alegre Late Bus # 7 Bellavista, Gonzales Suarez Late Bus # 8 Quito Tennis Late Van # 9 Solca, Carcelén Late Van #10 Tumbaco Late Bus Service for High School students at 6:00 p.m. This Service is available Monday through Friday only for high school students. We have 3 vans available 2 for Quito and one for the Cumbayá & Tumbaco area.
Extracurricular Activities Detailed Information Monday through Thursday Session I – School Year 2014-15 DAY: MONDAY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Gr.
Activity Piano Beginners
Instructor Aliona Ivanenko
Location Piano Room
1, 2
Recreational Swimming
Pool
1, 2, 3
Fun Computers
Paola Braganza & Lucio Rojas Ma. Elena Pazmiño
2, 3, 4, 5
Mixed Media Art Techniques
Valeria Misle
Art Room
3, 4
Co-ed Soccer
Juan Carlos Zevallos -Little Kickers Soccer school
Early Childhood & Intermediate Division Playground
3, 4, 5
Artistic Creativity
Cristina Cordovez
C-26
5, 6, 7, 8
Band Karate
Kyle Heidi
C-17
5, 6, 7, 8
Digital Music Corner
Edwin Poveda
C-11
6, 7, 8
Flamenco Advanced (a)
Estrella Lucena Escuela de Ballet & Flamenco
Flamenco Room
1, 2
Computer Lab
Description This activity is for students with no previous piano experience. Student must have a keyboard at home for the purpose of practicing. Since this is a yearlong activity, students will receive a notice of repeated registration at the beginning of each session for extracurricular activities. Space Limit: 15 students Students will be divided into groups based on ability. The focus will be on water safety and stroke development. Space Limit: 20 students
Students will reinforce of computer skills taught in regular class, learning of new skills and participation in fun computer games. Space limit: 15 students “A mixed media painting is one which combines different painting and drawing materials and methods, rather than only one medium. Any materials can be used, including collage items such as pages from magazines, newspaper, photographs, fabric, soil, or packaging. Or a mixed media piece can be as 'simple' as using two mediums, such as acrylic paints with pastel on top.” By Marion Boddy-Evans Space Limit: 12 students Material Fee $ 25.00 Offered twice a week: Monday & Wednesday Little Kickers is an international franchise with more than 210 locations around the world and one is locate in Quito. Little Kickers will work at Academia Cotopaxi and bring professional coaches that will teach our students. They will focus in teaching a great soccer program in a “pressure free environment”. Students will work with confidence, respect, coordination, control, companionship and team work. For detailed information please check Little Kickers web page: www.littlekickersla.com This is a paid activity: Fee is $ 75.00 + $15.00 for the uniform. Total payment is of $90.00 to be made payable to Academia Cotopaxi at the Cashier´s office during the 2 registration days. We will take the soccer uniform measurements on the two days of registration September 8 and 9 at the Intermediate Division Office with the secretary. The uniforms will be ready in approximately 3 weeks and the Soccer coach will be responsible to give students their uniforms. Space limit: 20 students Fee $ 75.00 per session Students will explore different art techniques using a variety of materials to create their projects. Recycling materials will be used to create amazing pieces of art. Space Limit: 12 students Material Fee: $15.00 The Karate Band Club is an opportunity for students to polish up their music-making skills, working at their own pace through a series of progressively challenging music. PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a member of a band class or special permission from Mr. Heidi The students will get the opportunity to hear many bands and artists in all genres and learn about them; they will also learn the biographies of the bands and up to minute news on them. At the end of the session the children will be recording a radio show and talk about their favorite bands and giving info on the artists. Material Fee: $ 10.00 Requirement: 4 years minimum of dancing. Since this is a yearlong activity, students will receive a notice of repeated registration at the beginning of each session for the Flamenco extracurricular activity. A special choreography will be performed for “Fiestas de Quito” celebration on December 3. Dress Fee: $ 97.00 that includes the long Flamenco dress and the flower for the hair. Make check payable to: BALLET & FLAMENCO. Shoes fee: $ 70.00; Make check payable to: BALLET & FLAMENCO. For the regular classes girls will wear the regular Flamenco skirt with a leotard. The long dress will be used for performances.
DAY: TUESDAY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Instructor
Location
Description
1, 2
Gr.
Karate for Beginners
Romel Armijos. IKA Karate School
Multipurpose Room in IMAGINE
1, 2
Co-ed Soccer
Juan Carlos Zevallos Little Kickers Soccer school
Early Childhood & Intermediate Division Playground
2, 3, 4, 5
Flamenco Intermediate
Estrella Lucena Escuela de Ballet & Flamenco
Early Childhood & Intermediate Division Cafeteria
3, 4
Piano Intermediate II
Aliona Ivanenko
Piano Room
3, 4
Recreational Swimming Flamenco Advanced (b)
Lucio Rojas
Pool
Carolina Tama Escuela de Ballet y Flamenco
Flamenco Room
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Intermediate Chinese & Culture
Siyuan Academy of Chinese Language
Activity Room
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Zumba
Annex room
6, 7, 8
Choir
Maria Ilse Ballet & Flamenco Carolina Serrano of Arte en 3 Academia de Formación Artística
6, 7, 8
Girls’ Scout
Karate training teaches discipline, respect and responsibility. It also teaches children to focus and achieve goals. These skills are easily transferred to the child every day of his life. The Karate cultivates Justice (through its core perception), value (through the correct attitude to practice the technique), Sincerity (through the spirit and seriousness with which means the martial philosophy), and Goodness (through frank reflection continues practice). The Karate uniform can be purchased at the following location “Artes Marciales y Más” Centro Comercial La “Y”, Av. 10 de Agosto y América, local N.30, Telephone 2254 369. Uniform fee: $34.00 for children age 7 and 8 years old Space Limit: 15 students Offered twice a week: Tuesday & Thursday Little Kickers is an international franchise with more than 210 locations around the world and one is locate in Quito. Little Kickers will work at Academia Cotopaxi and bring professional coaches that will work with our students. They will focus in teaching a great soccer program in a “pressure free environment”. Students will work with confidence, respect, coordination, control, companionship and team work. For detailed information please check the Little Kickers web page: www.littlekickersla.com This is a paid activity: Fee is $ 75.00 + $15.00 for the uniform. Total payment is of $90.00 to be made payable to Academia Cotopaxi at the Cashier´s office during the 2 registration days: September 8 & 9. We will take the soccer uniform measurements on the two days of registration September 8 and 9 at the Early Childhood Division Office with the secretary. The uniforms will be ready in approximately 3 weeks and the Soccer coach will be responsible to give students their uniforms. Space limit: 20 students Fee $ 75.00 per session Requirement: Only students with 2-3 years of dancing. The Community Coordinator recommendation is needed to be part of this new level. Please check with the Activities Coordinator if your child can enter the Intermediate Flamenco before registration. Since this is a yearlong activity, students will receive a notice of repeated registration at the beginning of each session. A special choreography will be performed for “Fiestas de Quito” celebration on December 3. Dress Fee: $ 93.00 that includes the long Flamenco dress and the flower for the hair. Make check payable to: BALLET & FLAMENCO. Shoes fee: $ 65.00; Make check payable to: BALLET & FLAMENCO. For the regular classes girls may wear the regular Flamenco skirt with a leotard. The long dress will be used for performances. Only students with 2 or more years of experience can sign up for this Piano activity. Students must have a keyboard at home for the purpose of practicing. Since this is a yearlong activity, students will receive a notice of repeated registration at the beginning of each session for cocurricular activities. Space Limit: 15 students Students will be divided into groups based on ability. The focus will be on water safety and stroke development. Space Limit: 20 students Requirement: 3-4 years minimum of dancing. The Community Coordinator recommendation is needed to be part of this new level. Please check with the Activities Coordinator if your child can enter the Intermediate Flamenco before registration. Since this is a yearlong activity, students will receive a notice of repeated registration at the beginning of each session. A special choreography will be performed for “Fiestas de Quito” celebration on December 3. Dress Fee: $ 97.00 that includes the long Flamenco dress and the flower for the hair. Make check payable to: BALLET & FLAMENCO. Shoes fee: $ 65.00; Make check payable to: BALLET & FLAMENCO. For the regular classes girls will wear the regular Flamenco skirt with a leotard. The long dress will be used for performances. SIYAN ACADEMY OF CHINESE LANGUAGE will offer an intermediate activity class for students who have received Chinese Beginner during last school year or have already some knowledge of the language. At the end of the school year students will be able to read paragraphs, present themselves, and do calligraphy. For information regarding the Chinese Academy please check the web page link: www.siyuan.com.ec Material fee: $5.00 This activity is a dance fitness program that involves dance and aerobic elements. The exercises include music with fast and slow rhythms, as well as resistance training. It´s a great way to be in shape and in good health. The instructor has certification for this activity. Space Limit: 15 students Day of Practice: Tuesday & Wednesday Requirement: Students who want to be part of the choir must attend an AUDITION with the Choir Teacher and the Music Department Director. The audition will evaluate two basic things musical aptitude and attitude. This will be accomplished by hearing a fragment of the song and a short interview. AUDITION DAYS: September 8-9 from 3 to 4:00 pm in the Auditorium. This is a new paid music activity offered to Academia Cotopaxi by a professional Music Academy called Arte en 3. They will work together with Academia Cotopaxi Music Department to offer a great choir program. We will offer Choir during Session I & II and students will learn the following: Basic Vocal technique: Posture/alignment, respiration phonation, resonance, diction and expression. Basic Choral Technique: Choral tone, blend, balance, diction, intonation, rhythmic accuracy, interpretation, and stage presence. Students will perform at the Holiday Concert and at the International Festival. For information regarding the Choir please see their academy web page: www.artentres.com This is a paid activity: Fee is $ 125.00 to be made payable to Academia Cotopaxi at the Cashier´s office during the 2 registration days. Fee $ 125.00 per session Girls will discover the fun, friendship, and power of been together through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girls Scouting helps to develop full individual potential; how to relate with others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others. The girls may meet once or twice a month after school, depending on their schedules. Fee: $ 60.00
3, 4, 5
Activity
Paulette Bryan (Parent Volunteer)
Auditorium
Annex Room
DAY: WEDNESDAY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Location
Description
1, 2, 3, 4
Gr.
Flamenco Beginners (a)
Activity
Estrella Lucena de Ballet y Flamenco Studio
Instructor
Early Childhood & Intermediate Division Cafeteria
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Hip Hop/Jazz Dancing
Flamenco Room
3, 4, 5
Introduction to French & Culture
Estefania Piñeiros from Ballet & Flamenco Studio Alianza Francesa
This is a yearlong activity and students who register for Flamenco need to continue during the 3 Session in order to see progress. A special choreography will be performed for “Fiestas de Quito” celebration on December 4 and for the International Festival in April. Clothes fee: $88.00 include: Flamenco dress the flower –. Make check payable to: BALLET & FLAMENCO. Shoes fee: $ 65.00 - make check payable to BALLET & FLAMENCO. Girls will need to wear nylon stockings. Space Limit: 15 students Students will learn the latest steps in hip hop and Jazz with great music while having fun. If you like to dance, this is the perfect activity for you. Come and join us.
3, 4
Co-ed Soccer
Juan Carlos Zevallos Little Kickers Soccer School Siyuan Academy of Chinese Language
Early Childhood & Intermediate Division Playground Annex Room
Annex 208
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Introduction to Chinese & Culture
3, 4,5,6,7, 8
French Intermediate
French Alliance
Activity Room
6,7,8
Choir
Carolina Serrano of Academia de Formación Artística Arte en 3
Auditorium
5, 6, 7, 8
Recreational Swimming
Lucio Rojas
Pool
6, 7, 8
Introduction to French & Culture
French Alliance
Annex room
This is a yearlong activity. The Alliance Française of Quito will offer t students’ discovery and awareness classes of French and Francophone culture in 2014-2015 school year. The Alliance Française, specializing in teaching French to an audience of children and young adolescents will give service of teaching to students in a fun and creative time and privilege and a first contact with civilization and French. Food, fashion, customs, traditions are some of the many areas that the teacher will use with a variety of materials, adequate and selected according to the centers of interest of the students. It will also be the opportunity to discover, through active and interactive methodology, the first keys of communication. . Space Limit: 12 students Material Fee $ 30.00 Offered twice a week: Monday & Wednesday – Please check detail information placed on Monday activity sheet.
Space limit: 20 students
Fee $ 75.00 per session
This is a yearlong activity. SIYAN ACADEMY OF CHINESE LANGUAGE will offer students discovery and awareness classes to Chinese and its culture. The Chinese Academy will give service of teaching to students in a fun and creative time and a first contact with the Chinese culture. Food, calligraphy, songs, martial arts, customs, traditions are some of the many areas that the teacher will use with a variety of materials, adequate and selected according to the centers of interest of the students. It will also be the opportunity to discover, through active and interactive methodology, the first keys of communication. Please check the Chinese Academy web page link: www.siyuan.com.ec Material fee: $5.00 This is a yearlong activity. The Alliance Française will offer an intermediate activity language class for students who have received French Beginner during last school year or have already some knowledge of the language. The Alliance Française, specializing in teaching French to an audience of children and young adolescents will give service of teaching to students in a fun and creative time and privilege and a first contact with civilization and French. Food, fashion, customs, traditions are some of the many areas that the teacher will use with a variety of materials, adequate and selected according to the centers of interest of the students. Material fee: $30.00 Day of Practice: Tuesday & Wednesday Please check detail information placed on Tuesday activity sheet.
This is a paid activity: Fee is $ 125.00 to be made payable to Academia Cotopaxi at the Cashier´s office during the 2 registration days. Fee $ 125.00 per session Students will be divided into groups based on ability. The focus will be on water safety and stroke development. Space Limit: 20 students This is a yearlong activity. The Alliance Française of Quito and offer their students’ discovery and awareness classes of French and Francophone culture in 2014-2015 school year. The Alliance Française, specializing in teaching French to an audience of children and young adolescents will give service of teaching to students in a fun and creative time and privilege and a first contact with civilization and French. Food, fashion, customs, traditions are some of the many areas that the teacher will use with a variety of materials, adequate and selected according to the centers of interest of the students. It will also be the opportunity to discover, through active and interactive methodology, the first keys of communication. The French activity will be a yearlong activity. Space Limit 12 students Space Limit: 12 students Material Fee $ 30.00
DAY: THURSDAY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Instructor
Location
1, 2
Gr.
Yarn Crafts
Activity
Gina Balseca
C-1
1, 2
Co-ed Soccer
Juan Carlos Zevallos Little Kickers Soccer school
Early Childhood Division Playground
1, 2, 3, 4
Airplane Modeling
Edwin Poveda
C-11
1, 2, 3, 4
Flamenco Beginners (b)
Pamela Cevallos Ballet & Flamenco School
Early Childhood & Intermediate Division Cafeteria
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Tropical Dances
Annex Room
2, 3
Piano Intermediate I
Giulia Baribbi from Ballet & Flamenco School Aliona Ivanenko
Piano Room
Description The students will experiment with a variety of techniques including weaving, braiding and knotting to make useful items such as coasters and friendship bracelets. This activity will help students with their concentration and motor skills. Space Limit: 12 students Material Fee $5.00 Offered twice a week: Tuesday & Thursday Little Kickers is an international franchise with more than 210 locations around the world and one is locate in Quito. Little Kickers will work at Academia Cotopaxi and bring professional coaches that will work with our students. They will focus in teaching a great soccer program in a “pressure free environment”. Students will work with confidence, respect, coordination, control, companionship and team work. For detailed information please check Little Kickers web page: www.littlekickersla.com This is a paid activity: Fee is $ 75.00 + $15.00 for the uniform. Total payment is of $90.00 to be made payable to Academia Cotopaxi at the Cashier´s office during the 2 registration days. We will take the soccer uniform measurements on the two days of registration: September 8 & 9 at the Early Childhood Division Office with the secretary. The uniforms will be ready in approximately 3 weeks and the Soccer coach will be responsible to give students their uniforms. Space Limit: 20 students Fee $ 75.00 per session The student will have the opportunity to make many types of planes first with paper then with tag board and finally with Balsa wood. It is a step by step instruction on how to make airplanes. Space Limit: 15 students Material Fee: $ 15.00 This is a yearlong activity and students who register for Flamenco need to continue during the 3 Session in order to see progress. A special choreography will be performed for “Fiestas de Quito” celebration on December 4 and for the International Festival in April. Clothes fee: $88.00 include: Flamenco dress and the flower. Make check payable to: BALLET & FLAMENCO. Shoes fee: $ 60.00 - make check payable to BALLET & FLAMENCO. Girls will need to wear white nylon stocking. Space Limit: 15 students Students will learn different kinds of tropical dances such as: Salsa, Merengue and Bachata with the latest songs. Join this dance activity and you will have lots of fun.
Only students with one year of experience can sign up for this piano activity.
Student must have a keyboard at home for the purpose of practicing. Since this is a yearlong activity, students will receive a notice of repeated registration at the beginning of each session for extracurricular activities. Space Limit: 15 students
3, 4, 5
Karate Beginners
Romel Armijos
Aula multiple de IMAGINE
Karate training teaches discipline, respect and responsibility. It also teaches children to focus and achieve goals. These skills are easily transferred to the child every day of his life. The Karate cultivates Justice (through its core perception), value (through the correct attitude to practice the technique), Sincerity (through the spirit and seriousness with which means the martial philosophy), and Goodness (through frank reflection continues practice). The Karate uniform can be purchased at the following location: Artes Marciales y Más. Centro Comercial La “Y”, Av. 10 de Agosto y América, local N. 30, Teléfono. 2254 369. Uniform fee: $34.00 for children age 7 and 8 years old Space Limit: 15 students
5, 6, 7, 8
Ted´s Club
Elisa Waingort
C-27
5, 6,7, 8
World Music Ensemble Spanish Club
Kyle Heidi
C-16
Natalia Houser
C-23
Do you like to discuss important ideas? Are you interested in developing a short talk about ideas or topics you are passionate about? If so, then TED-Ed Club is for you! In TED-Ed Club we will view and discuss a variety of TED talks and you will have the opportunity to prepare a short talk to present to your club members. Students ages 9 – 12 are welcome. Please check this link for further information http://www.ted.com/talks Join the World Music Ensemble and play African drums, marimbas and kalimbas (“thumb pianos”), Indonesian gamelan (xylophones & metallophones), and Filipino bamboo! No experience or music-reading necessary. Are you new to the Spanish Language? Join us in this exploratory where you will learn vocabulary, phrases, grammar structures and special fun-cultural activities that will help you communicate in this new language. In some cases the Spanish teachers will recommend that a student attend this extracurricular class. Space Limit: 15 students
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