FEBRUARY –APRIL 2018 - rpds.com · clock-slapping chess games, a dizzying array of super-fun chess activities, hilarious instruction, a strict bully-free environment, silicone wristbands

FEBRUARY –APRIL 2018

• Academies will start Monday February 26th, and end Friday, April 20th • We will miss one Monday, April 2nd, the make up dates are included in the academy

descriptions • Pro-rated rates are not available if you register after the academy has begun

MONDAY EARLY LEARNING (PreK 3, PreK 4, and K) All Things STEAM (PreK 4 - K) Little Geniuses: A Fun Weekly Chess Adventure (PreK 3 - K) Math Games (K) 1ST – 6TH GRADES God’s Growing Girls Running Together (2nd - 5th Grades) KINECT! (Video Games) (1st - 6th Grades) The Knight School-Chess Academy (1st - 6th Grades) Singapore Scholars (2nd - 3rd Grades) Singapore Math After School (4th Grade) Singapore Math After School (5th Grade) Sparkle Wishes (1st - 6th Grades) *”Spring Fling” (1st-6th Grades)

THURSDAY EARLY LEARNING (PreK 3, PreK 4, and K) *Showstoppers (K) Soccer and More! (PreK 3 - K) 1ST – 6TH GRADES Oz (1st-6th Grades) Steam Hour (K - 6th Grades) T.E.A.M. SUPERSIZE ME! (3rd - 6th Grades)

TUESDAY EARLY LEARNING (PreK 3, PreK 4, and K) Ballet and Tap (PreK 3 – K) Engineering for Kids (PreK 3 - K) *Kindercraft (PreK4-K) Love to Read (PreK 3 - K) 1ST – 6TH GRADES *2 INTO 1! (1ST-6TH Grades) Engineering for Kids (1st - 6th Grades) RPDS Film Academy (4th - 6th Grades)

FRIDAY EARLY LEARNING (PreK 3, PreK 4, and K) *ELC- Set Design and art Team for The Wizard of Oz (PreK4-K) Little LEGO Builders (PreK 3 - K) Mini Mad Scientists (PreK 3 - K) 1ST – 6TH GRADES T.E.A.M. : TEAM DEFCON1 (3rd - 6th Grades) *STEM and Minecraft (2nd-6th Grades)

WEDNESDAY EARLY LEARNING (PreK 3, PreK 4, and K) Beginner Gymnastics (PreK 3 - K) Karate (PreK 4 - K) 1ST – 6TH GRADES Karate (1st - 6th Grades) RPDS Film Academy (4th - 6th Grades) “The Riverside Rambler” (Newspaper Academy) (3rd - 6th Grades) Set, Design, and Art Team for Oz (1st - 6th Grades) “Science of Gardening”(K - 6th Grades)

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS K – 6TH GRADES Individual Music Lessons Day/Time TDB, please register online If you have any question, please email [email protected] *New Academy Offerings for Round 4

FEBRUARY 2018- APRIL 2018

Register online by logging into My RPDS at www.rpds.com

Questions? Contact: Julia H. Davis at [email protected] or 904.353.5513 2

MONDAY

EARLY LEARNING (PreK 3, PreK 4 and Kindergarten)

All Things STEAM | PreK 4-Kindergarten (Mon) Molly Rhoden and Jennifer Sherlock It’s full STEAM ahead in the ELC STEAM studio. The next exciting STEAM experience is about to launch in round 4 of academies. Your student will have fun exploring and experimenting through hands-on constructive tasks. Don’t let them miss designing and creating using art, engineering, and technology. *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up will be Thursday, April 5th Minimum 6 participants Mondays 1:40-2:40 | February 26th-April 16th Cost $150

*Little Geniuses: A Fun Weekly Chess Adventure | PreK 3-K (Mon) The Knight School

Little Geniuses is a chess-song singing, laughing, dancing, clock-slapping, zany chess video, puppet show introduction to chess. For kids ages 3-5, Little Geniuses puts on a high-energy, 45-minute chess practice, in which kids earn brightly-colored silicone wristbands and look forward to our 22 daily activities. Kids report chess class to be the favorite part of their week because they find our developmentally targeted thinking activities compelling, exhilarating, gratifying and FUN! Includes t-shirt and the May citywide tournaparty. Learn more at www.theknightschool.com, or call and chat with the Jacksonville Executive Director, REB Phillips, at (904) 514-0569. *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up will be Tuesday, March 6th Mondays 1:40-2:40 | February 26th- April16th Cost $150

*Math Games | Kindergarten (Mon) Cristi Skeels

Math is so much fun! Each week we will play different math games, both to reinforce Kindergarten math concepts and to challenge those who love math. Card games, interactive white board games, and board games will prepare your Kindergartners for First Grade and show them how fun math can be! *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up will be Wednesday, April 4th Minimum 4 participants Mondays 1:40-2:40 | February 26th-April 16th Cost $150

1st – 6th GRADES

*God’s Growing Girls Running Together | 3rd-5th Grades (Mon) Jan Reeder and Prudence Baldwin

Keep on running, and keep on having fun learning about yourself and your feelings with Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Reeder! This academy is designed to strengthen girls physically and emotionally without competition. Fun and friendship are sure to be the winning combination on this team! Go girls! *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up will be Wednesday, April 4th Mondays 3:15-4:15 | February 26th-April 16th Cost: $150

KINECT! (Video Games) | 1st-6th Grades (Mon) Mr. Josue

Calling all BOYS! Imagine an after-school academy where kids can have fun engaging with state-of-the-art technology while being physically active. Presenting KINECT! Now your child can have constructive, physically active, video game fun while under the watchful eyes of the school’s staff. Kids can have fun at KINECT exploring new and amazing worlds. By using body movements, they can explore and discover the hidden secrets that each new world has to offer. Some games can be either competitive or cooperative, but focus primarily on the fun and physical activity. When you’re playing games and having fun, physical activity doesn’t even enter your mind let alone seem like work. *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up will be Tuesday, April 3rd Minimum 4, maximum 12 participants Mondays 3:15-4:15 | February 26th-April 16th Cost $150




The Knight School: An Exciting Chess Curriculum | 1st-6th Grades (Mon) The Knight School (New Students only)

The Knight School chess approach is a unique, revolutionary, high-energy chess class, complete with fast, clock-slapping chess games, a dizzying array of super-fun chess activities, hilarious instruction, a strict bully-free environment, silicone wristbands for tactics mastery, puzzlers for candy, driving music, exhilarating weekly tactical lessons, and Mardi-Gras-bead chess tournaments every single day! Join The Knight School chess party, and give your child the gift of amazing chess friends, undeniable academic confidence, a self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of his or her week! Includes t-shirt, board, tote bag, pieces for life and the May citywide tournaparty. Learn more at www.theknightschool.com, or call and chat with the Jacksonville Executive Director, REB Phillips, at (904) 514-0569.

*No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make-up will be Tuesday, March 6th *Supplies fee of $35 is added to session price, which includes chess tote and team shirt. Participants are required to bring their TKS totes on chess day and encouraged to wear their team shirts and bands during chess class.

Mondays 3:15-4:15 | February 26th-April 16th Cost $185 (includes the chess tote and team shirt)

The Knight School: An Exciting Chess Curriculum |1st-6th Grades (Mon) The Knight School (Returning Students)

The Knight School chess approach is a unique, revolutionary, high-energy chess class, complete with fast, clock-slapping chess games, a dizzying array of super-fun chess activities, hilarious instruction, a strict bully-free environment, silicone wristbands for tactics mastery, puzzlers for candy, driving music, exhilarating weekly tactical lessons, and Mardi-Gras-bead chess tournaments every single day! Join The Knight School chess party, and give your child the gift of amazing chess friends, undeniable academic confidence, a self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of his or her week! Includes t-shirt, board, tote bag, pieces for life and the May citywide tournaparty. Learn more at www.theknightschool.com, or call and chat with the Jacksonville Executive Director, REB Phillips, at (904) 514-0569. *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up will be Tuesday, March 6th Mondays 3:15-4:15 | February 26th-April 16th Cost $150

Singapore Math After School | 4th Grade (Mon) Karen Worsham Continue a strong school year by reinforcing the principles of our Singapore Math curriculum. Singapore Math places a consistent and strong emphasis on problem solving and model drawing, with a focus on in-depth understanding. Fourth Grade Math Academy is a great way for math students of all levels in fourth grade to practice and review math concepts taught in class. As a part of this academy, students will complete math homework and weekly assignments, review for upcoming math quizzes and tests, and practice memorization of math facts, along with having the opportunity to play math games that relate to concepts being learned in class. Difficult topics are also previewed, giving students an extra edge on upcoming concepts. Fourth grade math academy helps students become more confident mathematicians, all while having fun! Join us! *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up Wednesday, April 4th Mondays 3:15 - 4:15 | February 26th-April 16th Cost: $150

Singapore Math After School|5th Grade (Mon) Claudia Beard

Continue a strong school year by reinforcing the principles of our Singapore Math curriculum. Singapore Math places a consistent and strong emphasis on problem solving and model drawing, with a focus on in-depth understanding. Join our RPDS 5th Grade math teacher for this math adventure that is sure to help you solve any math problem. *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up will be Wednesday, April 4th Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15 | February 26th-April 16th Cost: $150




Singapore Scholars| 2nd and 3rd Grades (Mon) Kelly Bugg and Jamie Roberts

Continue a strong school year by reinforcing the principles of our Singapore Math curriculum. Singapore Math places a consistent and strong emphasis on problem solving and model drawing, with a focus on in-depth understanding. Join us for this math adventure that will help you solve any math problem. This academy helps each student in completing homework for the day as well as provides detailed review of the concepts taught and an introduction to what is to come in the classroom. *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make-up will be Tuesday, March 20th Minimum 6 participants Mondays 3:15 - 4:15 | February 26th-April 16th Cost: $150

Sparkle Wishes | 1st-6th Grades (Mon) Jessica De La Paz

Do glitter and color make your world shine? Come join Sra. De La Paz for a crafting session full of excitement and glitter. Our crafting adventures will be full of fun adventures of various materials and projects. We hope to explore crafting with vinyl, glitter, paint, and more. Bring your creative side and pizazz. Let's sparkle! *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up will be Thursday, April 5th Minimum 5, maximum 15 participants Mondays 3:15-4:15 | February 26th -April 16th Cost $150

*”Spring Fling” | 1st- 6th Grades (Mon) Isabelle Milne

Join Mrs. Milne every Monday for crafting, creating, and cooking up springtime fun! *No Academy Monday, April 2nd, make up will be Wednesday, April 4th Minimum 5, maximum 15 participants Mondays 3:15-4:15 | February 26th -April 16th Cost $150

TUESDAY


Ballet and Tap|PreK 3-Kindergarten (Tues) Mazza-Smith Dance

Children will develop a sincere love for ballet and tap in this creative and fluid dance class provided by Mazza-Smith Dance. Self-expression and a willing spirit make learning ballet basics and tap a joy. Students who continue with lessons throughout the school year will participate in a formal recital at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts in May. Costumes for the recital are included in the cost. Students will need to wear pink leather ballet slippers and tan buckle tap shoes. Minimum 6, maximum 14 participants Tuesdays 1:40 - 2:40 | February 27th -April 17th Cost: $180

Engineering for Kids|PreK3-Kindergarten (Tues) Engineering for Kids Engineering for Kids provides a hands-on learning experience for children through fun activities. From designing and constructing rockets, hot air balloons, and roller coasters to building robots, designing videos games, and creating fun objects using LEGO® Bricks. The variety of programming is extraordinary! Come

out and discover your love of science through the FUNdamentals of engineering! Minimum 6, maximum 16 participants Tuesdays 1:40-2:40 | February 27th -April 17th Cost: $150




*Kindercraft! | PreK4-Kindergarten (Tues) Jen Edwards

Dive into creativity and fun as you join your friends for an exciting hour of crafting! Snacks will be served and you will take home your masterpiece (unless it needs to dry). Hope to see you there! Minimum 6, maximum 16 participants Tuesdays 1:40-2:40 | February 27th -April 17th Cost: $150

Love to Read|PreK 3-Kindergarten (Tues) Rebecca McNeil

Come have fun with Mrs. McNeil reading, exploring and experiencing books. We will have one special book each week that we will enjoy reading aloud together, and then your child will bring it home for your family’s own personal library. Tuesdays 1:40 - 2:40 | February 27th -April 17th Cost: $150

1st – 6th GRADES

*2 IN 1! | 1st-6th Grades (Tues) Barbara Young

2 IN 1, is a brand new academy for everyone! We will have fun doing basketball drills, ball-handling skills, and of course scrimmage games for all! If basketball is not for you, but you love to scream and cheer, than come with 2 IN 1, to learn how to cheer for your favorite basketball academy friends! This academy is for girls and guys, who are looking for fun in basketball and cheerleading! Minimum 6 participants Tuesdays 3:15-4:15 | February 26th- April 17th Cost $150

Engineering for Kids|1st–5th Grades (Tues) Engineering for Kids Engineering for Kids provides a hands-on learning experience for children through fun activities. From designing and constructing rockets, hot air balloons, and roller coasters to building robots, designing videos games, and creating fun objects using LEGO® Bricks. The variety of programming is extraordinary! Come

out and discover your love of science through the FUNdamentals of engineering! Minimum 6, maximum 16 participants Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15 | February 27th -April 17th Cost: $150

RPDS Film Academy|4th-6th Grades (Tues) Will Gay And the award for Best Picture goes to... Is your child the next Stephen Spielberg or Michael Bay? Here is his or her chance to sit in the director's chair and create a motion picture blockbuster! This academy will give students the opportunity to produce their very own short film, movie trailer, or commercial and even explore the world of special effects! Using iPads, students will write a script, record his or her scenes around campus, and edit their projects in iMovie. Each project will also later be shown at the “RPDS Film Festival” held in May in Kissling Hall, complete with an “Academy” Awards presentation! Lights, camera, ACTION! Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15 | February 27th -April 17th Cost: $150




WEDNESDAY


Beginner Gymnastics|PreK 3-Kindergarten (Wed) Gyminators

Beginner Gymnastics introduces students to the basics of gymnastics and body movement. Stretching, balance, tumbling, strength, and confidence are a few of the benefits of gymnastics that allow for each child’s natural abilities to develop and flourish! Minimum 5 participants Wednesdays 1:40 - 2:40 | February 28th -April 18th Cost: $150

Karate|PreK 4-Kindergarten (Wed) Michael Lee’s DoJo The well-rounded teachings of martial arts can positively impact children by enhancing their life skills and placing emphasis on their values and attitudes. Karate employs techniques that build strength, endurance, flexibility, posture, balance and coordination. Minimum 6, maximum 15 participants Wednesdays 1:40 - 2:40 | February 28th -April 18th Cost: $150

1st – 6th GRADES

Karate|1st–6th Grades (Wed) Michael Lee’s DoJo

The well-rounded teachings of martial arts can positively impact children by enhancing their life skills and placing emphasis on their values and attitudes. Karate employs techniques that build strength, endurance, flexibility, posture, balance and coordination. Minimum 6, maximum 15 participants Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 | February 28th -April 18th Cost: $150

RPDS Film Academy|4th-6th Grades (Wed) Will Gay

And the award for Best Picture goes to... Is your child the next Stephen Spielberg or Michael Bay? Here is his or her chance to sit in the director's chair and create a motion picture blockbuster! This academy will give students the opportunity to produce their very own short film, movie trailer, or commercial and even explore the world of special effects! Using iPads, students will write a script, record his or her scenes around campus, and edit their projects in iMovie. Each project will also later be shown at the “RPDS Film Festival” held in May in Kissling Hall, complete with an “Academy” Awards presentation! Lights, camera, ACTION! Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15 | February 28th -April 18th

*No Academy Wednesday April 18th, make up will be Tuesday April 17th Cost: $150

“The Riverside Rambler” (Newspaper Academy) |3rd -6th Grades (Wed) Lindsay Lynn

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Join us as we create a newspaper written by students for students. We will be writing restaurant reviews, conducting interviews, surveying students, and writing about the fantastic events that happen at RPDS! Come be a part of RPDS history as we create and publish the next issue of our newspaper! Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 | February 28th -April 18th Cost $150




“Science of Gardening”|Kindergarten-6th Grades (Wed) Kelly Knight and Jan Reeder

Ready to dig in the soil, get your hands dirty, experiment, and become ecological scientists? Come un-plug and learn about the Science of Gardening with Ms. Knight and Mrs. Reeder on Wednesdays. We will be starting a garden from scratch and growing all sorts of yummy vegetables that we can enjoy after harvest. Learn about how to make plants grow healthy and strong, and take pride in what you can accomplish! We will incorporate STEAM to combat gardening issues as they pop up and create solutions. We will be planting seeds, weeding, getting rid of pests, harvesting, watering, and having fun! We will also be doing fun science experiments such as testing out natural fertilizers, observing the life cycle of plants, and finding answers to gardening issues through SCIENCE! The garden will need to be cared for during the week, as well, so we can divide up watering responsibilities that can be done during lunch time! Gloves will be provided. May bring a change of clothes or be okay with getting uniform dirty. Minimum 5 participants Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 | February 28th -April 18th Cost: $150

Set, Design, and Art Team for Oz |1st-6th Grades (Wed) Molly Rhoden and Jennifer Sherlock Now is your time to join or re enroll for the second part of our OZ set design adventure. We have been working with students driven to design. The set, design, and art team is planning, painting, crafting, and constructing all of the props and set pieces that will be used on stage for the first ever RPDS school wide musical. It’s not too late to join your friends in this collaborative, creative adventure to craft all of the OZ scenes, run lighting and make the play happen on the RPDS school stage. Get excited about the Emerald city coming to RPDS and help us bring OZ to life! Make sure you mark your calendar for May 17th at 6:30, so you can watch your child be a stagehand during the production of Oz. Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 | February 28th -April 18th Cost $150

THURSDAY


Showstoppers! | Kindergarten (Thurs) Julie Springer

Does your child have an interest in the arts? Do they love to sing, dance, and entertain? In this 7-week session, the Kindergarteners will become The Munchkins for our school spring musical production of "OZ". This session will also meet on Thursday, May 17at 6:30pm, for the performance of The Oz. Maximum 25 participants Thursdays 1:40-2:40 | March 1st- April 19th Cost $150

Soccer and More!|PreK 3-Kindergarten (Thurs) Barbara Young

Our Soccer and More academy is developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes creative play, enjoyment of sports, and character building lessons. Join Mrs. Barbara in a non-competitive environment as we focus on individual skill, development, and creative games. All designed to allow your child the experience of being a part of a team! Minimum 3, maximum 12 participants Thursdays 1:40-2:40 | March 1st -April 19th Cost: $150




1st – 6th GRADES

Oz! |1st-6th Grades (Thurs) Julie Springer and Lisa Butler RPDS is ready to “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” on a 5-month adventure through singing, acting, and staging in our first annual production of “Oz”! “Ease on Down” with us as we work on bringing Oz to life on the Kissling stage. It’s sure to take longer than “One Short Day” to prepare for this musical, so we ask that you commit “For Good.” “Somewhere Over the ELC, Williams, and Kissling buildings” we have plenty of talent just waiting to be discovered. “We Welcome You to Munchkinland” and beyond… *No new registrants, only returning students Final show Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. Thursdays 3:15-5:15 | March 1st -April 19th Cost: $150

STEAM Hour|Kindergarten-6th Grades (Thurs) Kelly Knight

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Wish you had more time for STEAM to create or explore a tool or technology of your choice? This is your chance! Join Ms. Knight for adventures in designing, engineering, inventing, programming, problem solving, and FUN. Your child can explore his or her passions in this academy by working with the plethora of materials and technology in the STEAM Imagination Station! This enriching environment will provide a fun and productive atmosphere, where students will learn valuable 21st Century skills that will help them succeed in other subject areas. Minimum 6, maximum 12 participants Thursdays 3:15-4:15 | March 1st -April 19th Cost: $150

T.E.A.M. SUPERSIZE ME! |3rd–6th Grades (Thurs) Coach Sullivan and Coach Clark

This TEAM is about getting more! More Games, more Fun, more of everything you love to play. NASCAR Plasma Car, Done! NERF Battles, Done! Ultimate Capture the Flag, Done! You want more? TEAM will fill that hunger for more! Thursdays 3:15 - 4:15 | March 1st -April 19th Cost: $150

FRIDAY


ELC- Set Design and Art Team for Oz! | PreK4-Kindergarden (Fri)

Molly Rhoden and Jennifer Sherlock It is now PreK 4 and Kindergarten's time to join the set design and art crew for Oz. This is the first time the school has collaborated with both upper and lower school to bring a theatrical production to Riverside. Sign your student up to be actively involved in crafting the artistic vision and engineering and building the pieces needed for this amazing stage production! Please remember to mark your calendars for the production of Oz, on May 17th at 6:30, so you can watch with your child, and see what wonderful work they have been working on during this academy. Fridays 1:40-2:40 | March 2nd- April 20th Cost $150

Little LEGO Builders|PreK 4-Kindergarten (Fri) Katy Clayton

Little Lego Builders will provide students with more than just fun! They will have the opportunity to be creative and work collaboratively with other students, exploring the wonderful world of LEGOs. LEGO building stimulates problem-solving, motor skills, and imagination! Students will build structures and explore architecture and engineering. Fridays 1:40-2:40 | March 2nd -April 20th Cost: $150




Mini Mad Scientist|PreK 3-Kindergarten (Fri) Barbara Young

Come explore and get messy while having tons of fun with an hour of wacky and weird science experiments. We will learn and create fun and fantastic experiments! As we explore these experiments, each scientist will receive a case log to document all his or her findings. Join me as we explore the wacky world of science. *No academy Friday, February 16th, make-up will be Monday, February 12th Fridays 1:40-2:40 | March 2nd -April 20th Cost: $150

1st – 6th GRADES

T.E.A.M. TEAM DEFCON 1|3rd-6th Grades (Fri) Coach Sullivan and Coach Clark Alert! Alert! This is not a drill, this is not a drill! Extreme Fun is imminent! Please be advised that this TEAM could go Nuclear at any moment. Fridays 3:15 - 4:15 | March 2nd -April 20th Cost: $150

STEM and Minecraft|2nd -6th Grades (Fri) Chris DeBaggis In this academy students will be exposed to STEM and business concepts through designing a town/city. They will be responsible for establishing rules, assigning and performing roles, surveying land, drafting and planning a town/city design (which will be subsequently built in game) as well as learning negotiation through bidding for projects and building working relationships. Students will also maintaining a budget throughout the academy. STEM and Minecraft provides a safe, fun and productive environment to explore one of the most popular games ever. In the future as the town/city scales the students will be introduced to more advanced concepts like city governance, economic and environmental issues and more. *The additional fee for this academy is due to purchase of the Minecraft app for iOS. This will allow the students to have this app, and continue to work and grow their business concepts even after the academy is over. Minimum 6 Fridays 3:15-4:15 | March 2nd – April 20th Cost $160

DAYS/TIMES TBD

Individual Music Lessons|Kindergarten–6th Grades Ronan School of Music

Individual music lessons are available for a variety of instruments. Through commitment and practice, students can gain a valuable gift and have the pleasure of playing music for a lifetime. Days, times, and instrument of choice will be coordinated with each individual. Contact Julia Davis at [email protected] or (904) 353-5513 ext.163 to arrange for these personal music lessons. Day/Time TBD| February 26th- April 20th Cost: $210 ($30 per session)

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FEBRUARY –APRIL 2018 - rpds.com · clock-slapping chess games, a dizzying array of super-fun chess activities, hilarious instruction, a strict bully-free environment, silicone wristbands