Presidio Hill School Winter 2024 Enrichment Catalog

Winter Session 1/8/2024 - 3/29/2024

PHS ENRICHMENT - Winter 2024

Presidio Hill School Enrichment Catalog

By registering for enrichment classes, you understand and agree to the following guidelines and procedures:

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 2nd

Classes have limited spaces and are filled on a first come, first served basis. If a class you are interested in is full, feel free to sign up for the waitlist and we will let you know if a spot becomes available.

You will receive a confirmation and billing email from Katie after the registration deadline, 1/2/2024.

Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment (See class minimums).

Once classes are confirmed, cancellations, refunds, or transfers are NOT allowed (Make-ups or refunds will only be allowed if a class is cancelled by PHS).

All participants are responsible for keeping track of class dates. If your child will miss a class due to a school related event, arrangements for make-ups or refunds must be made prior to the first class of the session. Otherwise, make-up or refund possibilities will be forfeited.

Late registration after the September 6th deadline will result in decreased likelihood of enrollment.

Families receiving flexible tuition are eligible for one group class per session at a reduced rate (private music lessons do not apply).

Please contact Katie for more information!

Please contact Katie if you have any questions or if you would like more information.

Katie Seitelman, Lead Afterschool Teacher & Coordinator katie@presidiohill.org 415.213.8630 ext 130

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Monday Beginner Gymnastics Grades TK-5 3:30-4:30pm

Enrichment At-A-Glance Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Beginner Mandarin

Culinary Artistas Grades TK-5 2:30-3:30pm

Hapkido

Grades K-6 3:30-4:30pm Advanced Mandarin

Advanced Gymnastics

Grades K-6 4:30-5:30pm

Grades TK-5 4:30-5:30pm

The Science of Making Things Grades TK-2 3:30-4:30pm

Academic Chess Grades TK-8 2:45-3:45pm

4:30-5:30pm

Hapkido Grades 1-2 Grades 3-8 3:30-4:30pm 3:30-4:30pm Grades TK/K 4:30-5:30pm Pretend Theater

Mini Coding Dojo Grades TK-2 2:30-3:30pm

Grades TK-2 3:30-4:30pm

3:30-4:30pm

4:30-5:30pm

Playful Shapes & Sculptures Makerz Club: Grades TK-2 Upper Coding Dojo 3:30-4:30pm Games & Gadgets Grades 3-6 Grades 3-6

Friday

Jewelry Making Grades K-4 3:30-4:30pm

Improv for Storytellers Grades 3-6

*Private Guitar/Ukulele/Drum Lessons are available Monday through Thursday with Josh Pollock. *Private Piano/Voice Lessons are available Tuesday through Friday with Helen Palma. *Private Violin Lessons available Tuesdays and Thursdays with Liz Clark-Mathis.

Monday 8 Class Dates: 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 4 No Class Dates: 1/15, 2/12, 2/19, 3/25

Beginner Gymnastics Grades: TK-5 Times: 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $235 Min/Max Students: 4-16

Teacher/ Company Information

Megan Williams Come flip, roll, jump, and tumble with Head Over Heels SF! (Megagallaghersf@g This entry-level class will teach safety and basic skills while mail.com) is the owner of Head Over Heels SF. also challenging students with new skills. We use portable She has been doing equipment to give your child an introduction to the gymnastics her entire fundamentals of gymnastics. Skills taught include life and teaching cartwheels, handstands, rolls, bar skills, and beam skills; gymnastics for over 13 other skills developed include confidence, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Skills are always taught in a fun years. She is a USA and encouraging environment.

Gymnastics Pro Member, background This class will culminate in an Funtastic Gymnastics checked, and Safety Exhibition on the last day of class. This is a fun and Certified. And she exciting opportunity for family and friends to come watch loves working with what your tumblers have been learning during the semester children of all ages (in a low key in environment)! Students will demonstrate their and skill levels and gymnastics skills and accomplishments and finish with an sharing her passion award ceremony and a gold medal for every gymnast! The for the sport! exhibition will take place during the last 20 minutes of the final class. Our motto is fun, friends, and fitness! Sign up today!

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Monday 8 Class Dates: 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 4 No Class Dates: 1/15, 2/12, 2/19, 3/25

Advanced Gymnastics Grades: TK-5 Times: 4:30-5:30pm Cost: $235 Min/Max Students: 4-16

Teacher/ Company Information

Megan Williams (Megagallaghersf@g From rolls to cartwheels and back handsprings, this class mail.com) is the owner combines gymnastics tumbling skills and circus acrobatics to of Head Over Heels SF. challenge students toward more intermediate and advanced skills. Students will polish their fundamentals as well as move She has been doing toward more advanced gymnastics skills, circus acrobatics, and gymnastics her entire dynamic exercises all through games and fun activities that teach life and teaching skill dissection and proper gymnastics for over 13 progressions. Skills are always taught in a fun and encouraging years. She is a USA environment!

Gymnastics Pro Prerequisites for the class: participants must already be able to Member, background perform a cartwheel on both sides (right and left) and hold a checked, and Safety handstand against a wall for 20 seconds and be able to safely follow directions in a class setting.

Certified. And she This class will culminate in an Funtastic Gymnastics loves working with Exhibition on the last day of class. This is a fun and exciting children of all ages opportunity for family and friends to come watch what your and skill levels and tumblers have been learning during the semester (in a low key in sharing her passion environment)! Students will demonstrate their gymnastics skills for the sport! and accomplishments and finish with an award ceremony and a gold medal for every gymnast! The exhibition will take place during the last 20 minutes of the final class. Our motto is fun, friends, and fitness! Sign up today!

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Monday 8 Class Dates: 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 4 No Class Dates: 1/15, 2/12, 2/19, 3/25

Playful Shapes & Sculptures Grades: TK-2 Times: 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $305 Min/Max Students: 5-10

Teacher/ Company Information

We are Maker Studio Let’s play, create and explore the endless possibilities Kidz!

of shaping, sculpting, and hands-on building! In this class students will learn how to work with clay, paper-mache, and other sculptural mediums to create freestanding one of-a-kind artwork. Students will gain knowledge of volume, weight, color and form to design dynamic and unique creations. They will use rolling, coiling, and patting techniques to shape and connect pieces that will form creatures to characters from their imaginations. Through a combination of guided instruction and open-ended exploration, this class encourages the development of fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and a keen appreciation for the art of shaping ideas into tangible, playful sculptures. Join us as we unleash our creative expression through unique shapes and playful sculptress.

We are reimagining education through creative expression, storytelling, and STEM for future generations of curious creative minds. We are a multi platform educational company dedicated to inspiring and instilling confidence in kids around the world.

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Tuesday 11 Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 No Class Date: 2/20

Beginner Mandarin Grades: K-6 Times: 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $250 Min/Max Students: 3-10 Join this class for a safe welcoming environment to start learning Mandarin. This class is for those with little to no experience speaking Chinese.

CCLC classes foster a mastery of the basics of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Our classes encourage self-discipline and self-confidence for each student to reach their full potential.

Teacher/ Company Information The Chinese Cultural Learning Center teaches children of all ages with an emphasis on learning attitude and team work.

The CCLC teaches phonetic pronunciation through Zhuyin.

Our curriculum emphasizes simultaneous learning in Chinese culture and language.

This beginners class will focus on fun Mandarin Chinese instruction through active learning. Games and stories are incorporated into all lessons, which keep students engaged and relaxed. All teachers are native Taiwanese Mandarin speakers and have specifically developed activities, worksheets, and handouts. These are materials that cannot be found in textbooks or online. pn

Tuesday 11 Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 No Class Date: 2/20

Advanced Mandarin Grades: K-6 Times: 4:30-5:30pm Cost: $495* Min/Max Students: 3-10 Join this class for a safe welcoming environment to explore further in the beautiful Mandarin language. This class isfor those with experience speaking Chinese.

CCLC classes foster a mastery of the basics of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Our classes encourage selfdiscipline and self-confidence for each student to reach their full potential.

This class will focus on fun Mandarin Chinese instruction through active learning. Games and stories are incorporated into all lessons, which keep students engaged and relaxed. All teachers are native Taiwanese Mandarin speakers and have specifically developed activities, worksheets, and handouts.

These are materials that cannot be found in textbooks or online. *Price is dependent on number of students enrolled. Price likely to drop, similar to Beginner Mandarin, if more than 3 students enroll.

Teacher/ Company Information The Chinese Cultural Learning Center teaches children of all ages with an emphasis on learning attitude and team work.

The CCLC teaches phonetic pronunciation through Zhuyin. Our curriculum emphasizes simultaneous learning in Chinese culture and language.

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Tuesday 11 Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 No Class Date: 2/20

The Science of Making Things Grades: TK-2 Times: 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $395 Min/Max Students: 5-10 Put your inventor hats on Little Makers and let’s get ready to build things! In the Science of Making Things we will explore all things that move, fly, and race! Through the process of experimentation and tinkering students will learn about physics and engineering, all while creating objects that move. We will learn about different materials and tools that can be used to build things, what makes things move (force, gravity, gears, electricity), and then have fun racing our objects.

Projects include: Matchbox cars, sail boats, catapults, rockets, bow and arrow, and architecture focus designs

Teacher/ Company Information We are Maker Studio Kidz!

We are reimagining education through creative expression, storytelling, and STEM for future generations of curious creative minds. We are a multi platform educational company dedicated to inspiring and instilling confidence in kids around the pn world.

Tuesday 11 Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 No Class Date: 2/20

Makerz Club: Games & Gadgets Grades: 3-6 Times: 4:30-5:30pm Cost: $395 Min/Max Students: 5-10 Bleep blorp! Not all games are of the “video” variety. Join Maker Studio in our Makerz Club as we explore the Games and Gadgety this term. Board games and card games are back in vogue. Games require strategy, critical thinking, and spatial reasoning. In this program students will create and design games of all shapes and sizes.

Projects Include: Designing a 3-D maze using mathematical reasoning like the “Golden Mean” Sketching and designing a Rube Goldberg board game similar to “Mouse Trap” Making a new card game and developing the rules and point system Creating a solo player game game design and critically thinking about what single player game can be.

Teacher/ Company Information We are Maker Studio Kidz!

We are reimagining education through creative expression, storytelling, and STEM for future generations of curious creative minds. We are a multi platform educational company dedicated to inspiring and instilling confidence in kids around the world. pn

Wednesday

Culinary Artistas Cooking Class

11 Class Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

Grades: TK-5 Times: 2:30-3:30pm Cost: $360 Min/Max Students: 10-12

No Class Date: 2/21

Culinary Artistas’ cooking program is based on a very simple tenet: food is a language that connects us to each other and the the environment. It serves as a great tool to help kids learn a multitude of disciplines, all while paving their path to health. We cook wholesome and multicultural recipes that expose kids to new flavors, develop motor skills, incorporate various cultures, and ultimately, celebrate our time together around the table.

Teacher/ Company Information Chef Alicia is a holistic nutritionist and culinary educator who finds time spent cooking and sharing nourishing meals the best kind of medicine. Inspired by bountiful California produce, she dove head first into the culinary world, working at some of San Francisco's most beloved restaurants. Energized to share her passion for good food, Alicia has been teaching culinary nutrition to children and their families around the Bay Area since 2015. She is on a mission to make healthy habits come to life by bringing joy back to the family meal. pn

Wednesday 11 Class Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 No Class Date: 2/21

Academic Chess Grades TK-8 Times: 2:45-3:45pm Cost: $260 Min/Max Students: 8-20 Join us as we share our knowledge and enthusiasm around the ancient game of chess.

Following the basics of piece movement, algebraic notation, material value of the pieces, our lessons will cover the principles/rules of the opening game, tactics/strategic planning of the middle game, and common endgame scenarios.

We’ll analyze the games of the ‘greats’ as well as analyze the games of our future Chessmasters.

This will be done in a supportive environment while stressing patience, sportsmanship, and respect for both the game and the members of our club. Club members will receive our exclusive workbooks and as part of our mission, hopefully a lifelong love for the game of chess. Any questions regarding our club, please call (888)44-CHESS.

Teacher/ Company Information Academic Chess has been teaching chess to youth and adults for 25+ years and has started chess clubs in over 60 schools in the City. We combine our love/knowledge of the game with animated/high energy lessons that instill that same love in our students. Former students include the youngest master in U.S history, a national 5th grade champion, and numerous USCF ranked tournament players. 2 things that we are most proud of; our students discover joy around the game of chess and many over the years have returned to us as adults to teach and to spread that joy. pn

Wednesday 11 Class Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 No Class Date: 2/21

Code Fu: Mini Coding Dojo Grades TK-2 Times: 2:30 - 3:30pm Cost: $325 Min/Max Students: 8-18

Teacher/ Company Information

CodeFu is the #1 After School Coding Program in the Nation that teaches coding Our curriculum is designed by our team of teachers to kids through elements of social and emotional and professors from Stanford to UC Berkeley - it development. From skills in follows a Scaffolding system where upon the programs being offered at your school have various cybersecurity to learning levels for each section before going on to another how to build personal topic. Each class begins with 10 minutes of tai - chi websites, to developing video games, or simply being to relax the kids. taught how to be a good During our Mini Dojo, students use Tablet person - there is always applications like Scratch Jr, Kodable, Light bot, and something to be learned at Bloxels coupled with hands-on board games that CodeFu! As teachers first promote social problem-solving, CodeFu's TK-2nd and programmers second, Dojo teaches students the computational logic of we ensure our students get Computer Science/coding as well as provides them with an introduction into a number of block-based proper social and emotional development while using coding languages. coding as a medium to teach No Coding Experience Required! mathematics, language, and art!

See you there - Hiii Ya!!!! pn

Wednesday 11 Class Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 No Class Date: 2/21

Code Fu: Upper Coding Dojo Grades 3-6 Times: 3:30 - 4:30pm Cost: $325 Min/Max Students: 8-18 Our curriculum is designed by our team of teachers and professors from Stanford to UC Berkeley - it follows a Scaffolding system where upon the programs being offered at your school have various levels for each section before going on to another topic. Each class begins with 10 minutes of tai - chi to relax the kids.

During our Upper Grade CodeFu Dojos, students will create a variety of projects from apps/games to personal websites to coding robots to help save real world problems like pollution or overpopulation beginning with block based languages & continuing to programming languages such as: HTML, Css, .JS, Ruby, & Python.

No Coding Experience Required!

See you there - Hiii Ya!!!!

Teacher/ Company Information CodeFu is the #1 After School Coding Program in the Nation that teaches coding to kids through elements of social and emotional development. From skills in cybersecurity to learning how to build personal websites, to developing video games, or simply being taught how to be a good person - there is always something to be learned at CodeFu! As teachers first and programmers second, we ensure our students get proper social and emotional development while using coding as a medium to teach mathematics, language, and art! pn

Thursday 9 Class Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/14, 3/28 3 No Class Dates: 2/22, 3/7, 3/21

Hapkido

♦ 3:30-4:30pm ♦ 4:30-5:30pm

Grades 1-2 Grades TK/K

Cost: $205 Min/Max Students: 6-16 In this class, students will learn striking, and self -defense techniques in a safe and controlled environment . The class aims to empower students to develop confidence, body awareness , and coordination that can translate into areas of academics and sports. In the beginning of the class, Coach Maggie will take the class through warm ups and she will explain the technique or concept of the day. Students practice and drill these techniques and concepts with Coach Maggie’s guidance. Students will have the opportunity to go up in ranks ( belts) based on the knowledge of techniques. Due to the nature of the class, Students are encouraged to wear comfortable (athletic) clothing and bring water to class. Uniforms are optional and can be purchased through Coach Maggie or online. If purchasing a uniform online, please be all white, black or blue blank uniforms

Teacher/ Company Information Hapkido is taught by Coach Maggie. She has 15 years of Martial arts experience under her belt and holds a black belt in Hapkido and a competitive purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

She holds self-defense workshops and classes to colleges and women-led communities. Hapkido is primarily a stand-up martial art that heavily relies on movements, kicking, and punching.

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 12 Class 10 Class Dates: 9/20, Dates: 1/11, 9/27, 10/4, 1/18, 1/25, 10/11, 10/18, 2/1, 2/8, 10/25, 11/1, 2/15, 2/29, 11/8, 11/15, 3/14, 3/21, 11/29, 12/6, 3/28 12/13 2 No Class No Class Dates: 2/22, Date: 11/22 3/7

Pretend Theater Grades TK-2 Times: 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $235 Min/Max Students: 8-14

The Rabbit Hole Children's Theater located in Noe Valley is excited to bring Pretend Theater to Presidio Hill School!

Join our magical class where we inspire kids to "trust their spark" as they explore the enchanting worlds of pretend play and theater. Through imaginative storytelling, creative craft time, and collaborative games, we nurture their creativity, empathy, and social skills in a safe and fun environment. Led by passionate instructors, our class encourages selfdiscovery, self-expression, and a lifelong love for storytelling.

Teacher/ Company Information Mary Eriette Atanante is a recent graduate from San Francisco State University studying Theater and Communications. Mary loves to help children unlock their imaginations and motivate them to create the wonderful ideas in their mind! Mary has been a teacher at The Rabbit Hole Children’s Theater for the last six years. You can find her teaching a class, creating activity books, dressing up and performing for kids or jamming at a birthday party! pn

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 12 Class 10 Class Dates: 9/20, Dates: 1/11, 9/27, 10/4, 1/18, 1/25, 10/11, 10/18, 2/1, 2/8, 10/25, 11/1, 2/15, 2/29, 11/8, 11/15, 3/14, 3/21, 11/29, 12/6, 3/28 12/13 2 No Class No Class Dates: 2/22, Date: 11/22 3/7

Improv for Storytellers Grades 3-6 Times: 4:30-5:30pm Cost: $235 Min/Max Students: 8-14

The Rabbit Hole Children's Theater located in Noe Valley is excited to bring Improv for Storytellers to Presidio Hill School!

This dynamic journey introduces young storytellers to the magic of improvisation.

Through playful games and exercises, they'll develop quick thinking, character-building skills, and the confidence to spin captivating tales on the spot. Our passionate instructors foster teamwork, creativity, and selfexpression in a fun and supportive environment. Join us for a laughter-filled adventure where your child's storytelling talents will shine.

Teacher/ Company Information Mary Eriette Atanante is a recent graduate from San Francisco State University studying Theater and Communications. Mary loves to help children unlock their imaginations and motivate them to create the wonderful ideas in their mind! Mary has been a teacher at The Rabbit Hole Children’s Theater for the last six years. You can find her teaching a class, creating activity books, dressing up and performing for kids or jamming at a birthday party! pn

Friday 10 Class Dates: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29 3 No Class Dates: 2/23, 3/8, 3/22

Hapkido Grades: 3-8 Times: 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $205 Min/Max Students: 6-16 In this class, students will learn striking, and self -defense techniques in a safe and controlled environment . The class aims to empower students to develop confidence, body awareness , and coordination that can translate into areas of academics and sports. In the beginning of the class, Coach Maggie will take the class through warm ups and she will explain the technique or concept of the day. Students practice and drill these techniques and concepts with Coach Maggie’s guidance. Students will have the opportunity to go up in ranks ( belts) based on the knowledge of techniques. Due to the nature of the class, Students are encouraged to wear comfortable (athletic) clothing and bring water to class. Uniforms are optional and can be purchased through Coach Maggie or online. If purchasing a uniform online, please be all white, black or blue blank uniforms

Teacher/ Company Information Hapkido is taught by Coach Maggie. She has 15 years of Martial arts experience under her belt and holds a black belt in Hapkido and a competitive purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

She holds self-defense workshops and classes to colleges and women-led communities. Hapkido is primarily a stand-up martial art that heavily relies on movements, kicking, and punching.

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Friday 10 Class Dates: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 2 No Class Dates: 2/23, 3/8

Jewelry Making Grades: K-4 Times: 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $380 Min/Max Students: 8-15

Teacher/ Company Information A-Z Creativity has come about after 20+ years of learning to be creative. In high school, Keriann was always a good student who was very adept at doing what she was told.

She could write the essay as it needed to be written for good marks and follow the steps of the lab. She could not, however, develop an original idea in art class: her ability to deviate from what was in front of her and be creative was lacking. This led Keriann to continue to challenge herself to be creative by choosing to take art classes and study to be an art educator.

Beads, wires, charms, and more! In this jewelry class, then, Keriann has spent her adult life seeking out your child will learn concrete Since creativity in both formal and informal spaces. Formally, she has studied art education and creativity, majoring in Art techniques and skills for Education in undergrad and going on to receive an MA in Art making different types of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a MS in Creativity & Change Leadership from Buffalo State jewelry in a variety of College. Informally, she has pushed herself as an artist, materials. Your child will learn taking workshops in experimental media and solving visual and technical problems in ceramics, digital media, and and practice steps of the printmaking. design process, allowing them to take their knowledge and When it comes to teaching, Keriann has over a decade of experience working with individuals and groups globally to fuse it with creativity to make open their creativity, specializing in working with children. one-of-a-kind jewelry that is Keriann’s experience has qualified her to deliver intentional programming in demystifying and fostering the as unique as they are. development of creative habits and life skills through arts programming. Keriann is passionate about creativity and looks forward to working with you to help bring creativity pn and creative practice into your life.

Private Music Lessons **30-minute lessons

Josh Pollock Drums, Ukulele, Guitar - TK-8

♦ $280

Monday 3:00-5:30pm

8 Class Dates: 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 4 No Class Dates: 1/15, 2/12, 2/19, 3/25

♦ $385

Tuesday 3:00-5:30pm

11 Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 No Class Date: 2/20

♦ $385

Wednesday 2:00-5:30pm

11 Class Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 No Class Date: 2/21

♦ $350

Thursday 3:00-5:30pm

10 Class Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 2 No Class Dates: 2/22, 3/7

Josh Pollock (joshmcjoshford@gmail.com) is a drummer & guitarist who has performed in London, Tokyo, Sao Paolo, Tel Aviv, and innumerable points in between, with the likes of John Cale, Flea, and Van Dyke Parks, amongst others. He is an award-winning composer for theater and film and his wideranging discography includes over 80 releases. He's been teaching at PHS since before his 5-year-old son Milo was born, and he loves it immensely.

Private Music Lessons **30-minute lessons

Helen Palma Piano, Voice - TK-8

♦ $530

Tuesday 3:00-5:30pm

11 Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 No Class Date: 2/20

♦ $530

Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm

11 Class Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 No Class Date: 2/21

♦ $480

Thursday 3:00-5:30pm

10 Class Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 2 No Class Dates: 2/22, 3/7

♦ $480

Friday 3:00-4:30pm

10 Class Dates: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 2 No Class Date: 2/23, 3/8

Helen Palma is a graduate of San Francisco State University, she got her bachelor of fine arts in music with an emphasis on vocal and jazz studies. During her time at SF State, she studied with John Calloway in the Afro Cuban Ensemble and later performed professionally with his latin jazz septet at the Redwood City Salsa Festival in 2017 and 2019. Under Calloway's direction, she was also a part of the 2020 Hispanic Heritage Concert. Her group, The Helen Palma Trio, specializes in Latin, Brazilian jazz, R&B, pop and performs in venues throughout the Bay Area. pn

Private Music Lessons **30-minute lessons

Liz started playing violin at 9 years old and has never looked Violin - K-8 back. Liz is classically trained as a violinist. She played Tuesday 3:00-5:30pm $530 extensively in Symphony and 11 Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 No Class Date: 2/20 Chamber Orchestras. One of her biggest and most exciting Thursday 3:00-5:30pm $480 experiences as a musician was 10 Class Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 playing in the World’s Music 2 No Class Dates: 2/22, 3/7 Festival in Vienna, Austria with the Marin Youth Orchestra Teaching Style: Liz has been teaching violin from beginner to advanced under the direction of Hugo students for over 20 years. She has taken students from starting violin at age 5 to the top high school youth orchestras.

Rinaldi. The orchhestra placed Liz’s goal in teaching is to make music fun and inspiring. She is patient and third in the world. Since then gears her teaching to the student's learning style. Her mission is to provide Liz has studied and performed in numerous genres including a positive experience while instilling the fundamentals of music and Celtic, Jazz, Rock, and technique of the instrument. She enjoys watching each student grow and develop at their own pace. Her favorite moment is when the “light bulb” American Fiddle. She has also goes off when the student discovers what they have been working added singing and acting to towards. It could be in playing a song or realizing a positional technique. pn her resume of study and It's a unique shared feeling of accomplishment for both in the lesson. performance.

Liz Clark-Mathis

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Registration on CuraCubby Registration will be open on CuraCubby starting Tuesday, December 12th at 12:00 PM. If you look on CuraCubby before this time, registration will not be visible.

Instructions: Head to presidiohill.curacubby.com and log in. Once on your homepage, click on 'New Signup' in the panel on the left-hand side. There you should see the ‘2024 Winter Enrichment’ page, click the page and use the drop-down tools to make your selections.

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Contact Us Katie Seitelman, Lead Neighborhood Teacher & Coordinator katie@presidiohill.org 415.213.8630 x130