IMPORTANT ECA INFORMATION
(posted by Trish Cummings; 08/08/12)
Advance Payments Required
ALL extracurriculars must be paid for IN FULL and IN ADVANCE of club attendance.
Fees for extracurricular actitives are non-refundable*. Advanced payment is also required for daily homework clubs for which 10 sessions (2 weeks)
are the minimum and must be paid in full on or by the first day of attendance.
Homework club fees must be used by the final homework club date and are not refundable.
Late Pick-Ups
Please also be aware that late pick-ups from clubs is a serious issue because it
detains our very tired, hard-working teachers from leaving school for the day
while they wait with your children. Please be respectful of their time and their
families and make sure to pick your students up from their ECA's on time!!!
If you are running late for any reason, please be aware that your student will be sent to Crash Club if you are not present at the regular pick-up time (and your account will be billed). When you enter the lobby, you will see the Crash Club phone number posted. Crash Club runs until 6:00 pm (and late fees apply). Thanks!
Read the Policy!
Before signing up for any extracurriculuar activity, you are encouraged to read about
scholastic eligibility, required forms, behavior expectations, refunds, late pick-ups and
student safety in the *Extracurricular Activites Policy.
Academics
(posted by Trish Cummings; 08/08/12)
24 Challenge Club
How many ways can you get to 24? Find out by joining the 24 Challenge Club with Ms. Chelak! The 24 Challenge game is a math strategy card game where students use combinations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to turn 4 numbers into the number 24. The first 7 sessions of the club will focus on game play, strategies, and mini competitions. The final club date will be a club-wide tournament.
Grade: 3-5
Fee: $65.00/student
Starts: March 5 - April 30, 2013
Time: Tuesdays, 3:35 pm - 4:35 pm
Location: RM 234 (Ms. Chelak's room)
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SPANISH (SPANISH ENRICHMENT INC.)
Learn Spanish from native Spanish speakers with Spanish Enrichment Inc.!
Language instruction is available for K- 2 as well as 3-8.
Grade: Grades K - 8, all ability levels (see schedule below)
Fee: See flyer below
Starts: January 7, 2013 - May 16, 2013
Time: Grades K-2 - Tuesdays; Grades 3-8 - Thursdays; 4:15 pm -
5:00 pm
Location: AA cafeteria
Read the flyer for information on registration and equipment
ROBOTICS CLUB
The Robotics Club will use NXT robots and programming features to meet a challenge.
Grade: Grades 4-5 plus Grade 6-7 students who have previously participated in First Lego League Robotics
Fee: $150.00/student
Starts: Mondays, January 28, 2013 - April
15, 2013
Time: 3:35 pm - 5:05 pm
Location: RM 229 (STEM Lab)
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2ND GRADE SCIENCE CLUB
Science Club for Second Graders is an annual 2nd grade tradition here at
American Academy, and Ms. Lusk is so excited to offer it again this year!
Students will be exploring the more entertaining aspects of science in action,
making Ziploc Ice Cream, Insta-Worms and Tie-Dye projects and much more! Check
out the flyer for all the project details. The club is open to 2nd graders ONLY.
See below for .
Grade: 2
Fee: $225.00/student
Starts: October 22, 2012 - May 6, 2013
Time: Mondays, 7:15 am - 8:00 am
Location: RM 229 (2nd floor STEM lab)
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"Siblings of Science Club" Homework Club
Parents of Science Club students may drop-off siblings at the same time - 7:15
am - if you sign up first for Homework Club and
email Mrs. Martinez to RSVP. To sign up
for Homework Club, you must turn the required fee ($60.00 for 10-session
minimum) and a
Homework Club permission slip. Mrs. Martinez will be available
for these special morning Homework Club sessions every Monday that Science Club
is in session.
Arts
(posted by Trish Cummings; 08/27/12)
Band I
Students will continue with introductory band concepts from last semester.
Students wishing to start a concert band instrument are welcome. We will focus
on Brass, Woodwind, or Percussion instruments and students are responsible to
provide their own instruments. The band will perform in a final showcase.
Grade: 3-8
Location: Third Floor Media Lab
SESSION I:
Dates: Mondays, Jan 14, 28, Feb 4, 11, 25
Time: 3:35 pm - 5:00 pm
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $75.00
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SESSION II:
Dates: Mondays, Mar 4, 11, 18, Apr 1, 8, 15, May 6, 13
Time: 3:35 - 4:35 pm
Fee: $80.00
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Band II
Students will continue with intermediate band concepts. Students who
have not taken a beginning band class may audition to join Band II. Students
must provide their own instruments. The band will perform in a final showcase.
Grade: 3-8
Location:Third Floor Media Lab
SESSION I
Dates:Tuesdays - Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 3:35 pm - 5:00 pm
Fee: $105.00
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SESSION II:
Dates: Tuesdays - Mar 5, 12, 19, Apr 9, 16, May 7, 14
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35 pm
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $70.00
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Drama Club (K-4)
Students will practice basic performing arts skills including singing, acting,
and movement. Focus will be on encouraging students to take risks in
presentation. We will prepare a number from “Seussical the Musical” for
performance in the final showcase. Students must provide their own costume.
Grade: K-4
Location: RM 327 (Music Room)
SESSION I
Dates: Wednesdays - Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 3:35 pm - 5:00 pm
Fee: $105.00
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SESSION II
Dates: Wednesdays - Mar 6, 13, 20, Apr 3, 10, 17, May 8
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35 pm
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $70.00
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Drama Club (5-8)
Students will practice basic performing arts skills including singing, acting, movement, and improvisation. Focus will be on encouraging students to refine presentational skills, take risks, and have some fun!! We will prepare students to perform a medley from “Grease” in the final showcase. Students may need to provide costumes.
Grade: 5-8
Location:RM 327 (Music Room)
SESSION I
Dates: Thursdays - Jan 17, 24, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 3:35 pm - 5:00 pm
Fee: $90.00
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SESSION II
Dates: Thursdays - Mar 7, 14, 21, Apr 4, 11, 18, May 9
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35 pm
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $70.00
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Thespians
Reserved for 6th-8th Graders interested in earning credit toward
National Junior Thespian induction, this group will focus on the promotion of
the arts and good citizenship in our school and community. Points will transfer
toward High School induction upon graduation.
Grade: 6-8
Location: RM 327 (Music Room)
Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 16 - May 15
Time: 1:08 pm - 1:53 pm (Middle School lunch)
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: Free
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Elementary Choir
Both middle and elementary school choirs will give students a chance to
develop their voices singing a wide variety of genres of music. Choirs will
explore pop, r & b, classical, jazz, rock and even reggae and through these
genres develop proper vocal technique with intonation, breath and diction.
Students will experience what it is like to create music in a large ensemble
setting and develop self- esteem through their musical experience. Students who
love to sing are encouraged to join.
Grade:
K-4
Location:
RM 327 (Music Room)
SESSION I
Dates: Mondays - Jan 14, 28, Feb 4, 11, 25
Time: 3:35 pm - 5:00
pm
Fee: $75.00
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SESSION II
Dates: Mondays - Mar 4, 11, 18, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35 pm
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $150.00
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Middle School Choir
Both middle and elementary school choirs will give students a chance to
develop their voices singing a wide variety of genres of music. Choirs will
explore pop, r & b, classical, jazz, rock and even reggae and through these
genres develop proper vocal technique with intonation, breath and diction.
Students will experience what it is like to create music in a large ensemble
setting and develop self- esteem through their musical experience. Students who
love to sing are encouraged to join.
Grade:
5-8
Location:
RM 327 (Music Room)
SESSION I
Dates: Tuesdays - Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35
pm
Fee: $105.00
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SESSION II
Dates: Tuesdays - Mar 5, 12, 19, Apr 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35 pm
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $135.00
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Beginning Guitar Ensemble (K-4)
Students must
have an acoustic guitar (either nylon/steel strings) in order to participate in
the class. There are some acoustic guitars available on a limited basis.
Students will develop classical right hand technique of guitar playing and apply
it to contemporary music such as rock, reggae, r & b, jazz and classical music.
Students will learn to read harmonic progressions and various charts and play in
an ensemble setting. All levels are encouraged to join.
Grade:
K-4
Location:
Third Floor Media Lab
SESSION I
Dates: Thursdays - Jan 17, 24, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35
pm
Fee: $70.00
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SESSION II
Dates: Wednesdays - Mar 6, 13, 20, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35 pm
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $90.00
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Beginning Guitar Ensemble (5-8)
Students must
have an acoustic guitar (either nylon/steel strings) in order to participate in
the class. There are some acoustic guitars available on a limited basis.
Students will develop classical right hand technique of guitar playing and apply
it to contemporary music such as rock, reggae, r & b, jazz and classical music.
Students will learn to read harmonic progressions and various charts and play in
an ensemble setting. All levels are encouraged to join.
Grade:
5-8
Location:
Third Floor Media Lab
SESSION I
Dates: Wednesdays - Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35
pm
Fee: $70.00
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SESSION II
Dates: Wednesdays - Mar 6, 13, 20, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:35 pm
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $90.00
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String Ensemble
For all string studentsThe string program will serve to develop the sight reading skills and technique of playing the violin. Students will play classical music and various
melodic progressions developing their music knowledge while playing in an
ensemble setting.
Dates: Thursdays - Jan 17, 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 14,21, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9
Time: 7:00 pm - 7:50 am
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $225/whole semester session
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Spring Musical (Aladdin Jr.)
Aladdin, Jr. (Billman, Donohoe, Middlebrooks, Brady)
Students may audition to participate in the all school musical. Rehearsals are
scheduled March – April with performances the first weekend in May. This is a
rigorous commitment. To participate, students must indicate any rehearsal
conflicts prior to casting. No other conflicts will be honored and students may
be dismissed due to excessive absences. All performances are required.
Participation Fee: $100 ($150 family maximum)
Audition Prep Sessions (open to all): Jan 25 and Feb 8, 3:30 –
4:30
Auditions: Saturday, February 9 (sign up for one hour time slot
between 9am – 5pm)
Production Week (required attendance): April 29-30, May 1-2,
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Rehearsals in Littleton at Front Range Christian School
Performances (required attendance):
Friday, May 3, 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 4, 11:00 am and 4:00 pm
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Piano
Sign up with Ms. Brady and learn how to play the piano - no previous experience necessary! Come learn and have fun!
Grade: All
Location: RM 327 (Music Room)
Dates: Fridays, Fridays, Feb 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, Apr 5, 12, 19, May 3, 10
Time: 3:35 pm - 5:00 pm
Performance: May 15 (rehearsal), May 16 (performance)
Fee: $180.00
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Adult Art Studio
Grown-ups only for a fun night of art instruction and comeraderie.
Grade: 18 and over
Location: RM 219 (Mrs. Parsell's Room)
Dates: February 7 - May 2, 2013
Time: Thursdays, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fee: $175.00
Acrylic Painting
Join Mrs. Parsell and learn how paint with acrylics! Students will explore the medium using a variety of techniques, cool art will be made and fun will definitely be had.
Grade: 4- 5
Location: RM 219 (Mrs. Parsell's Room)
Dates: February 5 - March 12, 2013
Time: Tuesdays, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Fee: $90.00
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Spring Art
Celebrate spring with Mrs. Parsell and a spring art class! Students will be working on a variety of projects on canvas using paints and pastels. Space is limited and participation is based on first paid, first served
Grade: K-3
Location: RM 219 (Mrs. Parsell's Room)
Dates: April 2 - May 14, 2013
Time: Tuesdays, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Fee: $60.00
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Guitar with Dr. Ben Cantu
Learn guitar with Dr. Ben Cantu! This term’s guitar class will take place on Monday afternoons in Room 236 (Ms. Anderson's room) from 3:35 pm - 4:25 pm starting February 4 for a 12-week spring semester.
This semester's class will concentrate on chords (basic and powerchords), basic music reading, and scale/solo work for more advanced students. We will learn 3 to 5 songs from bands such as Green Day, The Ramones, and “Amazing Grace.”
All levels are welcomed. Continuing or more advanced students will be given appropriate material within the context of the songs the class is learning. Tuition for 12 50-minute classes and all music is $200.00/student which is to be paid in full at the first class. Deposits of half or full tuition will secure your child’s place in the class.
All checks should be made out to Benjamin Cantu. If there are any questions, please feel free to email Ben Cantu.
Grade: Grades K-8
Fee: $200.00
Starts: Mondays, February 4, 2013 - May 13, 2013
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:25 pm
Location: RM 236 (Ms. Anderson's room)
Contact Ben Cantu by email
Athletics
(posted by Trish Cummings; 08/27/12)
GIRLS SOCCER
Calling all Middle School girls - join Coach Bishop and Coach Youssef for spring soccer!
Grade: 6-8
Fee: $100.00/student
Starts: March 5, 2013 - May 16, 2013
Time: Practice, Mondays - Thursdays, 3:45 pm - 5:00 am;
Games, TBA
Location: Practice, meet in AA gym
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Coach Daley, Coach West and Coach Bishop would like to invite 5th grade and
Middle School girls to polish their skills and learn some new ones in Volleyball
Camp this spring! Contact
Coach Bishop if you are interested or have questions!
Grade: 5-8
Fee: $80.00
Date: Wednesdays, March 13 - May 15, 2013
Time: 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Gym
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BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
Coach Bishop and Coach Leadbetter would like to have boy, Grades 5 - 8, sign
up to brush up on their lay ups and other important basketball skills this
spring! Contact
Coach Bishop if you are interested or have questions!
Grade: 5-8
Fee: $80.00
Date: Mondays, March 12 - May 20, 2013
Time: 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Gym
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FENCING (SPRING)
Join Coaches Tom and Gregg of the Fencing Academy of Denver for another round of fencing instruction this spring!
Grade: 2-8
Fee: $180.00/student
Starts: February 13, 2013 - May 22, 2013
Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 am to 7:50 am
Location: AA gym
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