Ensemble Arts Classes. Kent Martz, Principal Alexandria Bergman, Assistant Principal

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1 Ensemble Arts Classes Kent Martz, Principal Alexandria Bergman, Assistant Principal

2 WEISSER PARK ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL ENSEMBLE ARTS (EA) POLICIES AND INFORMATION Please see information below to help you fully enjoy Weisser Park s fine arts program. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: ~How many EA classes can my child take? As many as you want! It is required for every child to participate in at least one EA class. However, please pay close attention to classes meeting on the same day so that there are as few conflicting classes as possible. ~How does my child get registered for EA classes? Registration forms will be available at school registration on Aug. 1 & 4. Families should fill out the registration form and return it to an Arts Team member before leaving. Students desiring a class with limited space will be chosen through a lottery system. Confirmation of EA classes will be available the second week of school for Back-to-School Night at Weisser Park. Parents will be expected to pick up their child s EA class schedule at that time. ~What time do EA classes meet? Morning EA classes meet from 7:45-8:45 a.m. Students may be dropped off at Door 5 beginning at 7:35 a.m. Afternoon EA classes meet from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Students may be picked up at Door 5 between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m. There are a few pullout classes during the school day as well. ~When do EA classes begin? First semester (S1), first quarter (Q1), and year-long (Y) classes begin the third week of school. More detailed calendar information is published in this brochure, classroom newsletters, and the school Signature monthly newsletter. ~Do EA classes meet when there is a 2-hour delay? No! Morning EA classes will not meet when FWCS declares a two-hour delay. ~Is child care available? Yes! You can sign Weisser Park students up for the YMCA Childcare Program, available from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fees are competitive with other child care services in the area. 2. CLASS PAYMENT/REFUNDS: ~Why do I have to pay for these EA classes? The flat fee charged for EA classes are minimal and much less than fees charged by community organizations providing similar services. Fees are used to purchase materials used by students in EA classes and potentially hire additional teaching artists. ~When do I have to pay for these EA classes? Full payment is expected at school registration in August. Financial aid is available for families unable to pay the total fee located in this booklet. ~How can I pay for my EA fees? Something new this year we are able to take payment by credit card! Also, cash and checks made out to Weisser Park are still accepted. ~Can I get a refund on EA fees? No. EA fees are non-refundable. This year every child is required to pay a flat fee of $35 at school registration in August.

3 3. SCHOLARSHIPS: ~What do I do if I need financial assistance to pay for EA class fees? Sign up for one of the payment options listed on the EA registration form at school registration. A variety of payment options are provided including a bi-weekly payment plan, EA scholarships, and individualized payment agreements. To qualify for scholarship money, families need to fill out scholarship paperwork and return it to Miss Bean. 4. DROPPING EA CLASSES: ~How do I drop an EA class? In the event that a student needs to drop an EA class for which he/she is registered, please notify Miss Bean at least one week prior to the start of the EA class (phone, , or written note). No refunds are available even if your child never attends a class for which they are registered. 5. TRANSPORTATION: ~Is transportation available in the morning? Yes! FWCS bus transportation is available for morning EA classes. Complete an Early Bird transportation form and return it to either Mr. Cammack or Miss Bean. It can take several days for FWCS to process this information, so please complete the information as soon as you know you need it. ~Is transportation available in the evening? No. There is no FWCS bus transportation available for afternoon EA classes. 6. ATTENDANCE: ~What is the EA class attendance policy? Students are expected to attend the EA classes for which they are registered. A student with more than three unexcused absences may be excluded from further participation in the EA class and/or any performances in which the EA class participates. *Siblings may not attend the EA classes unless they are registered for that class. Siblings who need to stay at school should be registered for the YMCA Childcare Program for supervision (paperwork is available). ENSEMBLE ARTS CALENDAR Y (all year) EA classes... Sept. 2, 2014-May 22, 2015 S1 (first semester) EA classes... Sept. 2, 2014-Jan. 9, 2015 Q1 (first quarter) EA classes... Sept. 2, 2014-Oct. 16, 2014 Q2 (second quarter) EA classes... Oct. 20, 2014-Jan. 9, 2015 S2 (second semester) EA classes... Jan. 12, 2015-May 22, 2015 Q3 (third quarter) EA classes... Jan. 12, 2015-March 20, 2015 Q4 (fourth quarter) EA classes... March 23, 2015-May 22, 2015 MAY South Side High School... May 16, 2015 *Look for information regarding other school performances to come home with your child throughout the school year. AM MEETING TIMES (Students must be dropped off at Door #5 between 7:35-7:45 a.m.) PM MEETING TIMES (Students must be picked up at Door #5 between 4:30-4:45 p.m.)

4 1st *All 1st grade students will participate in Exploratory Piano. The class is scheduled during the school day as part of the music curriculum. Choir Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Class offered Semester 2 only Students will learn the basics of tuneful singing through singing games and activities. The choir will perform at May Celebration. Location: Room 126 Instructor: TBA Drama Games Mondays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Class offered by quarter Students will enjoy games and activities with a dramatic theme. Location: Room 132 Instructor: Mr. Bruce Hancock/Miss Gloria Minnich Drawing Wednesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Class offered by quarter Develop creativity and visual art skills through a variety of drawing projects. Location: Room 220 Instructor: Mr. Jason Hackbush Musical Storytelling Students will use Reader s Theater scripts, children s books, instruments and their creativity to tell a musical story. Rhythm Band Jam Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Class offered Semester 1 only Keep a beat together and explore a variety of percussion instruments. Location: Room 130 Instructor: TBA

5 2nd *All 2nd grade students will participate in Exploratory Strings. The class is scheduled during the school day as part of the music curriculum. Choir Wednesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Experience a variety of music and perform at January Arts Fest & May Celebration! Location: Room 126 Instructor: TBA Drama Games Mondays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Class offered by quarter Students will enjoy games and activities with a dramatic theme. Location: Room 132 Instructor: Ms. Gloria Minnich, Teaching Artist/Mr. Bruce Hancock Folk Dancing Learn dance steps and formations to various children s folk songs. Location: Room 126 Instructor: TBA Musical Storytelling Students will use Reader s Theater scripts, children s books, instruments and their creativity to tell a musical story. Piano 30 minutes during the school day Class offered once a week Experience group piano instruction that focuses on the development of playing skills, music theory and public performance. A piano or keyboard at home is necessary for this class as students will be required to practice outside of class. Location: Piano Lab Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Wagoner, Teaching Artist Puppets Mondays 7:45-8:45 a.m. An introduction to puppets that includes an emphasis on designing, creating and performing with rod puppets and sock puppets. Location: Room 120 Instructor: Mr. Barney Thompson Song Construction Wednesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Class offered Semester 2 only Learn the basics of song creation using Groovy Music and Garage Band. Location: Media Arts Lab Instructor: Mr. Larry Kenner

6 3rd *All 3rd grade students will participate in Exploratory Band. The class is scheduled during the school day as part of the music curriculum. Choir Mondays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Develop singing skills and experience a variety of music to perform at January Arts Fest & May Celebration! Folk Dancing Learn dance steps and formations to various children s folk songs. Instructor: TBA Movement Mix Thursdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Experience a variety of dance styles including hip hop/jazz, modern/improv, ballet & tap. Instructor: Members of the Fort Wayne Dance Collective Girl Choir Wednesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Enjoy making music with other young ladies including performances at January Arts Fest and May Celebration! Music is selected specifically for girls voices. Koala Card Company Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Class offered Quarter 3 only Learn different art techniques each week to create note cards. Location: Room 208 Instructor: Ms. Janel Johnson Make Your Own CD Mondays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Use Garage Band and loop-based music software to create your own music and music video using the new Media Arts Lab! Location: Media Arts Lab Instructor: Mr. Larry Kenner Comedians Wednesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Class offered Semester 2 only Do you like to make people laugh? Learn the secrets of comedy and work to develop a comedic skit or routine. Instructor: Mr. Bruce Hancock

7 3rd Mondays and Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Students who started playing strings in second grade continue to develop playing skills. Attendance required on both days. Instrument rental is possible but based on availability. Practice outside of class is required to develop skills. Location: Room 134 Instructor: Mr. Rod Burton Piano 30 minutes during the school day, time determined by the teacher Class offered once a week Enjoy group piano instruction that focuses on the development of playing skills, music theory and public performance. Must have a piano or keyboard at home for daily practice. Location: Piano Lab Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Wagoner, Teaching Artist Beginning Taiko Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Class offered all year Learn this Japanese form of drumming that emphasizes respect for others. Instructor: Ms. Allison Ballard, Fort Wayne Taiko & FW Dance Collective Musical Theatre Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Study classic Broadway shows while creating your own characters, scenes and songs. Puppets Explore movement and methods of making inanimate objects appear to be alive! Location: Room 120 Instructor: Mr. Barney Thompson Weisser Park Dance Troupe Mondays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Students who audition and are invited to participate in this class will learn dance routines to perform throughout the Fort Wayne area. This class if offered by invitation only. *T-shirt fee is additional! Instructor: Ms. Brittney Coughlin, FW Dance Collective Animation Studio Mondays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Explore stop-motion videos and cartoons. Groups will produce an animated short cartoon. Location: Room 220 Instructor: Mr. Jason Hackbush

8 4th Animation Studio Mondays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Explore stop-motion videos and cartoons. Groups will produce an animated short cartoon. Location: Room 220 Instructor: Mr. Jason Hackbush Band Mondays and Tuesdays 12:15-1 p.m. Join the band! Instrument rental is possible but based on availability. Practice outside of class is required to develop skills. Location: Room 134 Instructor: Mr. Rod Burton Choir Mondays 7:45-8:45 a.m. his group will perform for January Arts Fest as well as May Celebration. Location: Room 126 Instructor: TBA Movement Mix Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.. Experience a variety of dance styles including hip hop/jazz, modern/improv, ballet & tap. Instructor: Kelly Holt, Fort Wayne Dance Collective Honor Choir Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. This select choir will participate in Circle the State with Song, WP concerts, as well as additional community events. This class is offered by invitation only. Girl Choir Wednesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Enjoy making music with other young ladies including performances at January Arts Fest and May Celebration! Music is selected specifically for girls voices. Clay Quest Class offered by quarter Throw some clay and create original works of art in this class Location: Room 220 Instructor: Mr. Jason Hackbush

9 4th Piano 30 minutes during the school day, time determined by the teacher. Class offered once a week Enjoy group piano instruction that focuses on the development of playing skills, music theory and public performance. Must have a piano or keyboard at home for daily practice. Location: Piano Lab Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Wagoner, Teaching Artist Weisser Park Dance Troupe Mondays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Students who audition and are invited to participate in this class will learn dance routines to perform throughout the Fort Wayne area. This class if offered by invitation only. *T-shirt fee is additional! Instructor: Ms. Brittney Coughlin, FW Dance Collective Accelerated Piano Take a group piano lesson with a greater focus on music theory as well as performance. This class is offered by invitation only. Location: Piano Lab Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Wagoner, Teaching Artist Puppets Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m.. For beginners and experienced puppetry students. Design and create puppets while adding character and story development. Location: Room 120 Instructor: Mr. Barney Thompson Mondays and Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Beginning strings is offered to students with no string experience. Attendance required for both days. Location: Room 134 Instructor: Mr. Rod Burton Soundtrack Studio *NEW!* Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Create music to enhance the style, mood and theme of various arts forms (dance, animation studio, puppets, etc.) Location: Media Arts Lab Instructor: Mr. Larry Kenner Movie Production *NEW!* Be your own movie producer by creating a short video, score it with music, edit and present your finished product! Location: Media Arts Lab Instructor: Mr. Larry Kenner Continuing Strings Wednesdays and Continuing Strings is offered to students with at least one year of string experience. Attendance required for both days. Instrument rental is possible but based on availability. Practice outside of class is required to develop skills. Location: Room 134 Instructor: Mr. Rod Burton

10 4th Beginning Taiko Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Learn this Japanese form of drumming that emphasizes respect for others. Instructor: Ms. Allison Ballard, Fort Wayne Taiko & FW Dance Collective Continuing Taiko Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. This class is open to students who have taken at least a year of Taiko drumming. Additional drumming skills will be developed. Instructor: Ms. Allison Ballard, Teaching Artist, Fort Wayne Dance Collective Video Game Design Two weeks, 10 days in a row 3:30-4:30 p.m. Class offered in two sessions: Fall/ Spring Create your own personalized video game using computer software! Location: Computer Lab, Room 215 Instructors: Mr. Jason Hackbush/ Mr. Barney Thompson Musical Theatre Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Study classic Broadway shows while creating your own characters, scenes and songs! Acting All-Stars Learn the secrets of famous actors and build characterizations in this acting class. Instructor: Mr. Bruce Hancock Writing in the Musical TBA, during the school day Work with other 4th grade students to write the script and music for next year s 5th Grade Musical! /Media Arts Lab Instructor: Mr. Bruce Hancock/Mr. Larry Kenner Make Your Own CD Mondays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Use Garage Band and loop-based music software to create your own music and videos in our Media Arts Lab. Location: Media Arts Lab Instructor: Mr. Larry Kenner Hand Weaving Thursdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Enjoy weaving on looms in this fiber arts class. Location: Cafeteria stage Instructor: Mrs. Teresa Wilds, Teaching Artist

11 5th Band Thursdays and Fridays 12:45-1:30 p.m. Join the band! Instrument rental is possible but based on availability. Practice outside of class is required to develop skills. Location: Room 134 Instructor: Mr. Rod Burton Girl Choir Wednesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Enjoy making music with other young ladies including performances at January Arts Fest and May Celebration! Music is selected specifically for girls voices. Honor Choir Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. This select choir will participate in Circle the State with Song, WP concerts, as well as additional community events. This class is offered by invitation only. Advanced Band Wednesdays 12:45-1:30 p.m. Students in this class must also participate in 5th Grade Band and families must be responsible for securing an instrument. Location: Room 134 Instructor: Mr. Rod Burton Choir Mondays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Sing in a chorus and experience threepart harmony! This group will perform for January Arts Fest as well as May Celebration. Location: Room 126 Instructor: TBA Continuing Taiko Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. This class is open to students who have taken a semester of Taiko drumming. Additional drumming skills will be developed. Instructor: Ms. Allison Ballard, Teaching Artist, Fort Wayne Dance Collective

12 5th Clay Quest Class offered for one quarter Throw some clay and create original works of art in this class. Location: Room 220 Instructor: Mr. Jason Hackbush Movement Mix Fridays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Experience a variety of dance styles including hip hop/jazz, modern/improv, ballet & tap. Instructor: Mrs. Kaittlin Majorins, Fort Wayne Dance Collective Photography (Traditional & Digital) Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Class offered by quarter Learn to take pictures like a professional and develop them in Weisser Park s own dark room. Location: Room 220 Instructor: Mr. Jason Hackbush Puppets Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. For beginners and experienced puppetry students. Design and create puppets while adding character and story development. Location: Room 120 Instructor: Mr. Barney Thompson Piano 30 minutes during the school day, time determined by the teacher. Class offered once a week Enjoy group piano instruction that focuses on the development of playing skills, music theory and public performance. Must have a piano or keyboard at home for daily practice. Location: Piano Lab Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Wagoner, Teaching Artist Honor Piano Thursdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Students have been selected for this special class based on the ability they have demonstrated in piano. This class is offered by invitation only. Location: Piano Lab Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Wagoner, Teaching Artist Scenes Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Actors behaving as they should! Practice scene work from published plays with a partner or group and create original scenes as well. Instructor: Mr. Bruce Hancock

13 5th Weisser Park Dance Troupe Mondays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Students who audition and are invited to participate in this class will learn dance routines to perform throughout the Fort Wayne area. This class is offered by invitation only. *T-shirt fee is additional! Instructor: Ms. Brittney Coughlin, FW Dance Collective Beginning Taiko Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Learn this Japanese form of drumming that emphasizes respect for others. Instructor: Ms. Allison Ballard, Fort Wayne Taiko & FW Dance Collective Mondays and Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Beginning strings is offered to students with no string experience. Attendance required for both days. Instrument rental is possible but based on availability. Practice outside of class is required to develop skills. Location: Room 134 Instructor: Mr. Rod Burton Continuing Strings Wednesdays and Continuing Strings is offered to students with at least one year of string experience. Attendance required for both days. Instrument rental is possible but based on availability. Practice outside of class is required to develop skills. Location: Room 126 Instructor: Mr. Rod Burton Hand Weaving Thursdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Enjoy weaving on looms in this fiber arts class. Location: Cafeteria stage Instructor: Mrs. Teresa Wilds, Teaching Artist Weisser Park Artists (WPA) Tuesdays or Wednesdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. This class is open to those students who received an invitation to participate. The selected students in this class will design and create murals and art projects around the school. This class is offered by invitation only. Location: Room 220/120 Instructor: Mr. Jason Hackbush/ Mr. Barney Thompson Weisser Park Publishing Thursdays 7:45-8:45 a.m. Write articles for the Signature, help with the yearbook, create school event posters, interview staff members.and so much more! Location: Media Arts Lab Instructors: Mrs. Julie Walda and Ms. Misty Moss, Parent Volunteers

14 5th Video Game Design Two weeks, 10 days in a row 3:30-4:30 p.m. Class offered in two sessions: Fall or Spring Create your own personalized video game using computer software! Students who took this class in 4th grade are NOT allowed to take it a second time. Location: Computer Lab, Room 213 Instructors: Mr. Jason Hackbush/ Mr. Barney Thompson Master of Ceremonies One week prior to Town Meeting or fine arts performance 3-3:30 p.m. Class offered various times throughout the year. Learn how to command and an audience through the dramatic art of public speaking by leading Town Meetings, January Arts Fest and May Celebration! Instructor: Mr. Bruce Hancock Movie Production *NEW!* Be your own movie producer by creating a short video, score it with music, edit and present your finished product! Location: Media Arts Lab Instructor: Mr. Larry Kenner

15 WHAT WILL MY ENSEMBLE ART Choose SCHEDULE one or more of the classes LOOK below! LIKE THIS YEAR? FIRST SEMESTER 7:45 8:45 a.m. 3:30 4:30 p.m. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SECOND SEMESTER 7:45 8:45 a.m. 3:30 4:30 p.m. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday **REMINDERS: Registration in an EA class is not final until you receive confirmation on enrollment. Please review policies in this booklet before registering your child.

16 MORNING CLASSES (7:45-8:45 a.m.) EA SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1st Grade Classes Drama Games (Q-Dance Studio) Rhythm Band (S1-Rm 126) 1st Grade Choir (S2-Rm 126) Drawing (Q-Rm 220) Musical Storytelling (S-Rm 128) 2nd Grade Classes Drama Games (Q-Dance Studio) 2nd Grade Puppets (S-Rm 120) 2nd Grade Choir (Y-Rm 126) Song Construction (S2 only-media Arts) Musical Storytelling (S-Rm 128) Folk Dancing (S-Rm 126) 3rd Grade Classes 3rd Grade Choir (Y-Rm 128) Make Your Own CD (S-Media Arts) Musical Theatre (S-Rm 128) Comedians (S2 only-dance Studio) Girl Choir (Y-Rm 128) 3rd Grade Mov t Mix (Y-Dance Studio) 3rd Grade Puppets (S-Rm 120) Folk Dancing (S-Rm 126) 4th Grade Classes Make Your Own CD (S-Media Arts) 4th & 5th Grade Choir (Y-Rm 126) Soundtrack Studio (S-Media Arts) 4th/5th Grade Puppets (S-Rm 120) Musical Theatre (S-Rm 128) Continuing Strings Hand Weaving (Y-Cafeteria Stage) Continuing Strings Acting All-Stars (S-Dance Studio) Clay Quest (Q-Rm 220) Accelerated Piano (Y-Piano Lab) Movie Production (S-Media Arts) 5th Grade Classes Make Your Own CD (S-Media Arts) 4th & 5th Grade Choir (Y-Rm 126) (Y-Rm 132) WPA #1 (Y-Rm 220) Soundtrack Studio (S-Media Arts) 4th/5th Grade Puppets (Rm 120) Scenes (S-Dance Studio) Continuing Strings WPA #2 (Y-Rm 120) Girl Choir (Y-Rm 128) Hand Weaving (S-Stage) WP Publishing (Y-Media Arts) Honor Piano (Y-Piano Lab) Continuing Strings Clay Quest (Q-Rm 220) Movie Production (S-Media Arts) Other EA Classes (Lunch, 3-3:30 p.m. or 2 week classes) 4th Grade Band (Y-Rm 134/ 12:15-1 p.m.) Video Game (2 weeks/ 3:30-4:30 p.m.) MCs (Week of TM/ 3-3:30 p.m.) Writing the Music (2 weeks/ 3-3:30 p.m.) 4th Grade Band (Y-Rm 134/ 12:15-1 p.m.) Advanced Band (Y-Rm 134/ 12:45-1:30 p.m.) 5th Grade Band (Y-Rm 134/ 12:45-1:30 p.m.) 5th Grade Band (Y-Rm 134/ 12:45-1:30 p.m.) Afternoon EA Classes (3:30-4:30 p.m.) Dance Troupe (Y-Dance Studio) Animation Studio (S-Rm 220) Photography (Q-Rm 220) 4th Grade Mov t Mix (Y-Dance Studio) Beginning Taiko (Y-Dance Studio) Honor Choir (Y-Rm 128) Continuing Taiko (Y-Dance Studio) Koala Card Co. (Q3-Rm 208) 5th Grade Mov t Mix (Y-Dance Studio) Piano 30 minutes/week during school day as scheduled by Sarah Wagoner

17 Fort Wayne Community Schools Wendy Robinson, Superintendent Weisser Park Arts Magnet School 902 Colerick Street Fort Wayne, IN Phone: Fax: