Murrieta Learning Center Class Descriptions for Spring 2009
December 12, 2008
Art-All Grades
In all art classes, students will be learning a variety of painting techniques and using them to produce land and seascape pictures. Students will learn how to use specific paint brushes to create beautiful “keepsake” paintings. Students will also learn how to create a portfolio of their paintings. Each class will be adjusted for grade appropriateness.
Musical Theater-Grades 1-5
Tonight’s the night we’ve all been waiting for! It’s the “Granny Awards!” Granny, who has retired from show business, will be honoring our favorite fairy tale characters. Who will win “Best Female Vocalist?” Or, the most coveted “Best Villain” award? Tune in to see and hear your favorite performers. And, don’t forget to keep an eye on that nasty Big Bad Wolf, as he tries to steal the treasured Granny Award during the show!
Music: Rhythm, Recorders & More-Grades K-2
This class will keep students moving to the music, and moving from instrument to instrument! Students will explore various musical instruments, such as the keyboard, the recorder, and percussion. Students will also be introduced to the bare basics of musical notation. Homework will consist of very basic, musical notation worksheets and the practice of a musical instrument at home. Parents need to provide a recorder for practice at home. Returning students will add to their repertoire, along with adding a couple more notes to their melodies. Join the fun as students make music and continue to learn about musical notation.
Spanish: Latin Playground-Grades 3-5
Join us as we travel to 8 different, Latin American countries! We’ll learn about the music, holidays, animals, and other fun facts about each country. Class time will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, crafts, and games. Any homework given will focus on reinforcing the Spanish vocabulary introduced in class. Students will be given a “passport journal”, and an opportunity to experience the in-class listening lab. Please feel free to join us, regardless of your exposure to or your knowledge of the Spanish language. Nos vemos pronto!
Science 2 U-All Grades
Students will participate in motivating lab experiments and extension activities on four science themes over the 16 week period.
January/February- Gases- Discover the properties of gases (like the effects of pressure and temperature on gases) and apply that knowledge to construct and test your own hot air balloon.
February/March -Weather- Become a novice meteorologist in just 4 short weeks! Discover why weather patterns form, which clouds bring rain and how tornadoes form. You’ll even set up a mini weather station at your house and log data to bring to class.
March/April-Fruits and Flowers- This is a great time of the year to discover flowers and fruits! Why do plants have flowers? What exactly is a fruit? What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable? How are flowers and fruits related? You’ll answer these questions and others by inspecting a variety of fruits and flowers.
May-Grunion -What is a grunion run? In this class we’ll answer that question as you learn about the biology and life-cycle of the California grunion. This local fish lays eggs that hatch on our beaches every year. You’ll look at real grunion and even hatch some of their eggs in class! We’ll explore how the moon’s cycles and the tides affect the behavior of this fish. Each student will be given a schedule of Grunion runs to enjoy with your family this year.
Earth Science-6th Grade
Using Prentice Hall Earth Science as our basis, our classroom will consist mostly of labs and group activities. This class is designed to assist the parent in teaching labs and main concepts in science. Homework assignments will need to be monitored by the parent. Students will be expected to prepare lessons and complete homework before class. This class is a core class–no other science homework needs to be assigned.
Life Science-7th Grade
Using Prentice Hall Life Science as our basis, our classroom will consist mostly of labs and group activities. This class is designed to assist the parent in teaching labs and main concepts in science. Homework assignments will need to be monitored by the parent. Students will be expected to prepare lessons and complete homework before class. This class is a core class.
Physical Science-8th Grade
Using Prentice Hall Physical Science as our basis, our classroom will consist mostly of labs and group activities. This class is designed to assist the parent in teaching labs and main concepts in science. Homework assignments will need to be monitored by the parent. Students will be expected to prepare lessons and complete homework before class. This class is a core class.
Language Arts: Grades 4-5
This class will combine writing, grammar and literary analysis concepts. Each student will have an opportunity to expand his or her understanding of poetry, writing styles and a variety of authors while working on project-based assignments. Class time will incorporate collaborative coursework so students can learn how to work in a group setting along with individual oral presentations and reports.
Language Arts: Grades 2-3
Mrs. Daeley will use the “Institute for Excellence in Writing” curriculum to teach proper writing techniques. Grammar and vocabulary will also be included in homework packets to enhance language concepts. “When students understand how to write a ‘great paragraph’, they can write a great essay.”
Language Arts: Literature Studies-Grades 6-8
Students will be reading from select novels and completing writing assignments based on their readings.
U.S. History-5th Grade
The U.S. History class will begin in Europe and Spain and introduce the students to the early explorers. The New World will come alive as each student learns about the founding of the 13 colonies, the triumphs and the struggles the early Americans experienced. We will cover geography, belief systems, early government development, American wars and much more. This class will participate in Reader’s Theater, hands-on projects and homework assignments.
Social Studies: Famous Americans-Grades 2-3
In this class students will study famous Americans such as Martin Luther King, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and others. In the second half of the course we will study our Leaders and Laws of today and how our land is governed.
Math: Patterns! Patterns! Yea! Patterns!-Grades 2-3
In this supplemental class students will discover how math is really about understanding patterns and to help students begin to make connections to the real world. Hands-on activities will help students begin to recognize and master key math patterns in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, critical thinking, word problems and more.
Math: Decimals, Fractions, Percents! Oh My!-Grades 4-5
This class will cover decimals, fractions and percents and help student’s master critical concepts to move forward in higher math. The goal is to help students to approach these concepts with confidence and to strength their critical thinking skills in these three key areas of math.
Math: Middle School Workshop-Grades 6-8
This supplemental Algebra Concepts is designed to prepare middle school students for Pre-Algebra. Concepts covered will be decimals, fractions, percents, integers, probability, ratios and proportions.
The class is structured so that all students can increase their arithmetic skills and give them the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in the important middle school math state standards.
December Art Lessons with Linda Luisi
November 24, 2008
Photo by SpacePotato
ART CREATIONS become holiday cards and mini-gifts. Have fun with color, collage, and 3D drawing skills. WEEKLY ART LESSONS start December 3, on Wednesday at 3:00 P.M.
15 EMRs with supplies included
In Carlsbad (10 minutes from San Marcos via Rancho Sante Fe Road).
Linda Luisi, Muralist
(760) 944-7800
linda@lindaluisi.com
Vendor information: Linda Luisi
| Description | 15 EUs per 1 hour lesson |
| Number | LINLUI |
| Category | Art |
| County | San Diego |
| Address | * |
| City | Carlsbad |
| Zip | 92009 |
| Toll Free | |
| Telephone | 760-944-7800 |
| Fax | 760-944-7809 |
| linda AT lindaluisi.com | |
| Web Page | http://www.lindaluisi.com |
Spring 2009 Art Lessons with Linda Luisi, Muralist
November 17, 2008
Fun lessons to develop drawing skills, foster creativity and appreciate art. Various media. All ages learn drawing with depth, collage & color harmony. Draw people, castles, flowers, jungles, tree houses, cars, animals and more. Individual attention for beginners and advanced and different learning styles. Self-esteem is fostered in all lessons. Returning students learn new skills. Parent may participate.
Art Lessons are $15 with supplies included).
In Carlsbad (10 minutes from San Marcos via Rancho Sante Fe Rd, or El Camino Real or at your location.
Linda Luisi, Muralist
(760) 944-7800
linda@lindaluisi.com
See Linda’s Murals And Art Lessons: www.lindaluisi.com
Vendor information: Linda Luisi
| Description | 15 EUs per 1 hour lesson |
| Number | LINLUI |
| Category | Art |
| County | San Diego |
| Address | * |
| City | Carlsbad |
| Zip | 92009 |
| Toll Free | |
| Telephone | 760-944-7800 |
| Fax | 760-944-7809 |
| linda AT lindaluisi.com | |
| Web Page | http://www.lindaluisi.com |
Scholarship Opportunities for November 2008
November 13, 2008
Sue Bragato Scholarships
The Association is awarding five $1500 Scholarships to charter high schools graduates who meet the three criteria below. Check out the attached flyer or our website, www.myschool.org for details. Applications due by December 5, 2008.
Selection Criteria:
1. Scholastic record must reflect a proven ability to succeed at a college or university level
2. Student must be a graduating senior from a charter high school that is a member of the California Charter Schools Association. JCS is a member of CCSA.
3. Student must demonstrate need for financial aid
Martin Luther King Community Choir San Diego
This foundation is looking for high school artists with flair (and grit and determination). If you sing, dance, play an instrument, paint, sculpt, film, act, write stories or plays, or pursue any other form of artistic expression, then apply today!
How to Qualify
- You must be a Graduating High School Senior
- You must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
- You must be a Resident of San Diego County
- You must want to continue pursuing your art by attending a university, accredited four-year college, community college, conservatory, or art school.
For more information, please visit http://mlkccsd.org/grants.html or contact Lisa Simmons
Monart in Corona Teaches Your Child to Draw
October 21, 2008
Monart in Corona is an art school that teaches your child to draw! In addition, students will learn spatial relationships, listening skills, focus and concentration, and other powerful tools that will enhance their academic studies. We have fun, and learn realistic drawing with many different media plus we learn about what we are drawing, where in the world you will find the subject and what it does. Each student will be given a fact sheet and a work sheet where they will practice learning to draw.
Monart Corona is a JCS approved VCI Vendor and students can start at any time. Call for an appointment, tour or trail class.
Vendor information: Monart, Corona
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North OC Learing Center Update: October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
During the month of September, the Nutshell Science class studied Rock Origins. Students investigated the properties of rock and mineral samples such as color, weight, shape, texture, luster, and even smell! Students learned how to sort and classify their samples using a few properties. Students also conducted tests on the mineral samples to identify them. The class had the chance to perform some lab experiments as they did a streak test, acid test, iron test and tested each for hardness. Using this information they identified all 10 minerals. Students even collected rocks on their own and shared them with the class! They even had the opportunity to try some tests on their own rocks! It was a very fun and educational month for everyone!
In the Elements of Art and Art Masters of History classes, the month of September centered around the incredible life of Leonardo da Vinci. The students did a contour drawing of the Mona Lisa after hearing about da Vinci’s life and works. Next, they learned about two dimensional art and three dimensional art by taking the two dimensional image of the Mona Lisa and turning it into a three dimensional sculpture. They created a “thinking cap” for the Mona Lisa sculpture to help them understand just what this mysterious lady might have been thinking about. This activity explores the realm of Leonardo the inventor. They are having a lot of fun learning about famous artists and the elements of art they contributed to art history.
The class will soon move on to Rembrandt and his contributions to painting portraits. The focus will then turn back to Michelangelo to learn how painting on his back was accomplished. The class will keep tabs where these artists lived in time through a time line. They will see what century they lived in relationship to each other. A graphic organizer is the place used keep the information about the artist. This will go home with the students at the end of this semester’s study.
Classes are held from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fall 2008 classes began on August 26, 2008 and will conclude on December 16, 2008. There will be no classes held on November 11, 2008 due to the Veterans Day Holiday. Spring 2008 registration will begin in December, so please check back for more information.
For all inquiries, please contact Erica Bell at (760) 522-9876 or ebell@juliancharterschool.org
South Orange County Learning Center Update for September 2008
September 29, 2008
Hello Orange County JCS Families,
We have had a wonderful start in our More Nutshell Science class this semester.
We are currently taking “A Peek Inside You” learning about the Respiratory System, its parts and function. We have learned that air is mostly made of Nitrogen but also has a fair amount of Oxygen and only a tiny bit of Carbon Dioxide, which is a poison to our bodies. We measured how much air we exhale and saw that our lungs do in fact exhale CO2. Next, we will begin the Digestive System learning about the organs and their function as well as the nutrients in certain foods. Finally, we will conclude this unit with the Circulatory System, listening to our hearts and seeing how the heart and lungs are intricately intertwined. This will conclude our Life Science for the semester. Then we’ll move on to Physical Science with crystals.
The art class has just finished studying Vincent Van Gogh paintings. They learned about Van Gogh’s interest in everyday life. His genre still life paintings of shoes revealed his use of hatching. The class then did contour drawing of their own shoe. After I copied the shoes on the copier they took warm and cool colors and did hatching on the drawings using both colored pencils and markers. They then did a pattern of shoes alternating pencil and markers drawings. They may not have mastered every aspect of these lessons, but they have become familiar with these elements of art. There study ended with learning about primary and secondary colors, as well as color value using white and black. Each student chose an aspect of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” to paint.
Our next project is learning from Leonardo Da Vinci about his life, his inventions and paintings. I can’t wait to see how they bring the “Mona Lisa” from the two-dimensional canvas to a three-dimensional sculpture.
Digital Scrapbooking Club Beginning September 26!
September 23, 2008
Have you thought about getting into digital scrapbooking, but do not know how or where to start? Here is an opportunity for you to learn the basics and create your own digital scrapbook to keep or give as a gift. Space is limited to ten student/parent enrollments.
Class Requirements: Please do not register for these classes unless you meet the requirements below.
- STUDENT & PARENT PARTICIPATION: Only JCS students, K-8, are invited to attend this class. Students must participate with a parent.
- TIME: Three classes will be held and your attendance at all three is a critical part of this class. If any of these days or times does not work for you, check back next semester for a second class opportunity. It will also require some time on your part in between our monthly meetings.
- Friday, September 26, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. @ Murrieta Meeting & Resource Center(MMRC)…YES! That’s THIS Friday!!!
- Friday, October 31, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. @ the MMRC
- Friday, November 21, 9 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. @ MMRC
COMPUTER WITH DIGITAL PHOTOS: Ideally you have a laptop you could bring with you to our class times. This way you can work on your project during our second meeting while we are there to answer questions and give you direct help.
FUNDS FOR PUBLISHING: If you have EMR funds available they may be used. We have a JCS vendor for our software program. Otherwise, you can expect to pay $30.00 to $50.00 for the cost of publishing your books (depending on the size and cover of your choice).
Enroll today by emailing mwebb@juliancharterschool.org !
Art Lessons with Linda Luisi
August 7, 2008
Art Lessons ($15) with Linda Luisi, Muralist in Carlsbad or your location.
Fun educational lessons to develop drawing skills, foster creativity and appreciate famous artists. Various media. All ages learn hands-on 3D perspective, collage & color harmony. Draw people, castles, barns, flowers, jungles, tree houses, animals and more. Individual attention for beginner and advanced students and different learning styles. Self-esteem is fostered in all lessons. Returning students learn new skills.
Parent may participate.
$15 per lesson (supplies included).
Weekly Wednesday one hour lessons. Choose 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. or 2:55 p.m.
Call for other days or to create lessons of your own, call Linda.
About the instructor: A graduate of The School of the Boston Museum of
Fine Arts and Tufts University (BFA Degree), Linda has 25 years
experience creating murals and paintings for hospitals, corporations and resorts across the United States. She has 8 years experience teaching art privately to adults and children of all ages. Design and portfolio coaching is available.
For details about classes for adults and children:
Call Linda at 760.944.7800
Linda@lindaluisi.com
www.lindaluisi.com
Linda Luisi is an approved Julian Charter School VCI Vendor.
