Youth Theater Classes at North Country Cultural Arts Center

North Country Cultural Arts Center Theater

Theater for Youth: Acting Class (Ages 12 – 15)
Instructor: Anne Day-Jones
Saturdays, (6 Sessions + Performance) September 14 – October 19 (9:00-11:00am)

Cost: $95/85 for members

See yourself on film! In this class we will work with individual monologues and short 2-character scenes from theater and film to explore effective (and fun!) acting on camera. Scenes will be filmed and students will have a record of their work. Where possible students can choose the scenes and characters they would like to work on.

This class is focused on ages 12-15 and students should be able to memorize short dialogues or monologues and willing to work on them between classes (not much work, but a little bit!) Younger students who are interested should contact the teacher. *inquire about scholarships


Theater for Youth: Creating Theatre – Intro to Acting for Kids (Ages 8-15)
Instructor: Anne Day-Jones
Saturdays, (6 Sessions + Performance) September 14 – October 19 (11:30am-1:30pm)
Cost: $95/85 for members

Explore different story-telling and acting techniques and put them together to create a piece of original theater. There will be space for lots of student input, improvisation and theater games. *inquire about scholarships

Theater for Youth: Musical Theater from A-Z (Ages 9-13)
Instructor: Deb Vanneman
Saturdays: (6 Sessions + Performance), October 5 – November 9 (12:30-2:30pm)
Cost: $95/$85 for members

From Acting to Blocking, Comedy to Drama, and Exit to Fourth wall, find out everything you need to know about musical theater in this fun and fast-moving workshop for performers aged 9 to 13.  Each week will include a special focus area, and every class will include theater games, improvisation, rehearsal, and tips on how to prepare and perform like a pro.  Parents and friends are invited to a short performance during the final half hour of the last class. (Students should dress comfortably for movement, and bring a three-ring binder and pen or pencil to each class.) *inquire about scholarships

Theater for Youth: Dance for Musical Theater (Ages 8-15)
Instructor: Diane White
Saturdays, (6 Sessions + Performance), October 26- December 14 (no class November 9th) (10:00am-12:00pm)
Cost: $95/85 for members

 This six week workshop will focus on dance and choreography for Musical Theatre.  Students will learn several choreographed numbers from popular musicals.  Students will also have the opportunity to work collectively and choreograph a number from a selected musical production. Both activities will be incorporated into a performance. *inquire about scholarships

Here's the link to our full brochure: http://plattsburgharts.org/?page_id=8345

North Country Cultural Arts Center Art Classes

Seasonal Halloween Plate (Ages 5-9)
Wednesday, October 2 (4:00 – 5:30pm)
Cost: $25 includes materials

Join in the Halloween season by making a plate in character and even customize it into sections for veggies, chips, fruit and a sandwich. Students will make and decorate with under glaze stains. Finished plate ready for pick up in 2 weeks from class.

Seasonal Thanksgiving Plate (Ages 5-9)
Wednesday, October 23 (4:00 – 5:30pm)
Cost: $25 includes materials

Enjoy the Thanksgiving season by making and designing a turkey plate! Each feather could be formed into a sections! Students will make and decorate the plate with under glaze stains. Finished plate ready for pick up in 2 weeks from class.

Mommy/Daddy and Me Clay Time (Ages 2-4)
Instructor: Shannon Piche-Smith or Jackie Sabourin
Second Tuesday of the Month, September 10, October 8
(10:00 – 11:00am or 6:00 – 7:00pm)
Cost: $25/$20 for members
Share the joy of clay with your child and create a new project each month. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please sign up for each session individually. Max. 8 students

Kid’s Clay: Hand Building (Ages 5-9)
Instructor: Ashlee Goddeau
Sundays, October 6 – November 3 (11:00am – 1:00pm)
Cost: $95/$85 for members, plus $10 materials fee

During each session, learn the basic techniques of hand building by making small sculptures and functional works (microwave and dishwasher safe). The last session saved for glazing. Completed work ready for pick up 2 weeks after the last class.* Inquire about scholarships.

Kid’s Clay: Hand Building (Ages 10-14)
Instructor: Ashlee Goddeau
Saturdays, September 28 – November 2 (1:00 – 3:00pm)
Cost: $95/ $85 for members, plus $15 materials fee

During each session, learn the basic techniques of hand building by making small sculptures and functional works (microwave and dishwasher safe). The last session saved for glazing. Completed work will be ready for pick up 2 weeks after the last class.* Inquire about scholarships.

Kids’ Wheel (Ages 12-14)
Instructor: Kim Mazur
Saturdays, September 14 – October 5 (10:30am – 12:30pm)
Cost: $120/$115 for members $30 materials fee

This class will teach the basics of wheel throwing. Students will turn cylinders into mugs and bowls as well as create plates and shallow dishes. Students will decorate with under glaze staining and glazing in the last session. Completed work will be ready for pick up 2 weeks after the last class.* Inquire about scholarships.

Intro to Monoprints Workshop (Ages 5-8)
Instructor: Shannon Drowne
Saturday, October 19 (2:00 – 4:00pm)
Cost: $25

Learn the basics of the printing process while creating original artwork from your imagination or your environment! Children will learn about monoprints, a unique printing process where only one print comes from the printing plate. No experience is necessary!

Here's the link to our full brochure: http://plattsburgharts.org/?page_id=8345

Nature Videos

Fascinating videos on nature. 

Nature Walks with Mark http://www.youtube.com/user/nwwmark/videos

How Homeschoolers Measure Up

If you want some fun statistics on homeschooling, check out the link from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

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The Old Schoolhouse Magazine can be read on-line free. http://www.tosmagazine.com/

Fort Ticonderoga

Can't make the Fort Ticonderoga Homeschool Day? Come on a day that is good for you.

FIELD TRIPS FALL 2013 Through October 20th

Student groups can make reservations for self-guided field trip experiences through October 20, 2013. Explore Fort Ticonderoga. Interact with French troops. Visit the historic trades shop to learn about the production of clothing and shoes. Watch as soldiers prepare their mid-day meal in the field kitchen. Explore the King's Garden. Explore our new 1.7-mile hiking trail to the Carillon Battlefield. A Fort Interpreter meets your group and provides a brief orientation. Suggested self-guided activities available on our website.

Reservations: Call Nancy LaVallie at (518) 585-2821 or email atnancy@fort-ticonderoga.org.

Cost: $6/student. One free adult for every five students. Additional adults $12/adult.

Daytime Homeschool Support Group

Who: All families who home-school are invited to get together and share advice and ask questions about paperwork, curriculum or anything homeschooling related. The group is open to new and veteran homeschoolers alike. 

Children of all ages are welcome.

When: 2nd Monday of the month starting at 2:00pm


Where: Black Brook

Contact: Kari Zurlo  pyrz51@frontier.com or on facebook  pyrz51@frontier.com for exact directions

Next meeting: 9 September 2013

Passport to Learning

Pack your bags for an educational adventure at Shelburne Museum!
http://shelburnemuseum.org/learn/schools-and-teachers/passport-to-learning/

Passport to Learning is an exciting series of ten interactive workshops for students in grades K-8 that meet educational standards from Vermont’s Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations/Common Core State Standards and introduces students to concepts and themes in art, language arts, math, science, and social studies through a facilitated exploration of Shelburne Museum.

We offer Passport to Learning each spring and fall. We are currently accepting reservations for September 23 through October 18, 2013. Monday, October 14 is reserved exclusively for homeschooling families.
      * We can accommodate up to 200 students per day.
      * Group arrivals are staggered to aid traffic flow through the workshops.
      * Workshops run concurrently from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The last workshop session of the day begins at 1:30 p.m.
      * Workshops begin promptly on the half hour.
      * Each workshop closes for a 30-minute break during the day.
      * Workshops run on a first-come, first-served basis.
      * Workshops can accommodate between 10 and 20 students at a time. We encourage classrooms to divide into small groups of 4 to 6 students each, with at least one chaperone per group.
      * You may choose to complete as few or as many workshops as you would like. We recommend that students in grades K-2 attend 2-3 workshops and students in grades 3-8 attend 3-5 workshops in a visit.
      * Every student receives a passport upon arrival. At the completion of a workshop each student receives a stamp in his or her passport.
      * Every student receives a pass to return to the Museum for free with one paid adult.
     
COST
Passport to Learning costs $5 per student and $5 per chaperone. School staff or one parent per home-schooled family are admitted free. Please note that if you are a home-school family arriving before 10 a.m., you must pay with cash or a check.

REGISTRATION
To register your classroom or your homeschooling family for Passport to Learning, please use our online registration form at http://shelburnemuseum.org/passport-to-learning-registration/.

INFORMATION
Please contact Daphne Zencey, academic programs coordinator, at (802) 985-3346 x3395 orschoolprograms@shelburnemuseum.org for more information.

Daytime Homeschool Support Group

Everyone is welcome. New AND current homeschoolers. Kids are welcome too. Come and chat about curriculums, paperwork, regulations, etc... Bring anything you want to ask about. Bring paperwork you want help with.

WHEN: 2nd Monday of each month (NEXT MEETING IS 9/9/13)

TIME: 2pm

WHERE: Zurlo home in Black Brook. Contact Kari for directions.

CONTACT: Kari Ostrander Zurlo on Facebook, pyrz51@frontier.com

Please RSVP (email/phone/PM/comment on FB) if coming. Thanks

Field trip aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railroad

We will be riding the train from the Saranac Lake Depot to the Lake Placid Depot and back again. There is a 45 minute layover at the Lake Placid station. There is a cafe car on board or bring your own snacks/drinks if you wish.

http://www.adirondackrr.com/saranaclake/featuretrains/roundTrip.html

DATE:  Friday October 11th

TIME: NOON (Train departs at 1pm but they have requested that we are there at NOON to process our admission. Once each family pays, you can board the train, tour the museum or check out the ADK carousel next door.)

WHERE:  Saranac Lake train station

COST: Group rates:  Round trip:  adults $15.00, seniors $13.00 & youth (2-12) $8.00  (Each family pays for themselves at the train station. Cash, MC, Visa, Discover)

RSVP: This particular trip needs to meet a minimum count so I need a committed head count by 9/27/13. After 9/27/13 I ask that declines not be made.

Please RSVP to Kari Zurlo pyrz51@frontier.com or on Facebook.

North Country Homeschool Contact List

North Country Homeschool Contact List is being updated!

This is a list of local homeschool families who are choosing to share their contact info ONLY with EACH OTHER for the purposes of planning events, park days, and generally just keeping everyone in touch.  :-)   NO information on this list is shared with the public or on the internet in any way.

If you wish to be on (and receive a copy of) the North Country Contact List please email the following to Kari Zurlo @pyrz51@frontier.com

Last name
Parent names
Address
Phone(s)
Email
Names and ages of children


Again, only those providing the info will receive a copy.

If you have already provided the info you do not need to provide again.

ADIRONDACK MUSEUM FIELD TRIP

http://www.adkmuseum.org/

Wednesday September 25th @ 10:00am  (Museum closes at 5:00pm. We will meet at 10am. Stay as long as you wish. Staff recommends you allow at least 3 hours to explore.)

Self guided tours

There are picnic areas and/or a cafe

Admission is FREE for students/siblings/parents

Questions? Please contact Kari Zurlo at pyrz51@frontier.com or on Facebook

Please RSVP prior to Sept. 15th.

WILD CENTER FIELD TRIP

Field trip to the WILD! Center

http://www.wildcenter.org/

The Wild Center is a self guided facility. We will meet at 10:00 and then your family can explore at your leisure. Skunk Encounter time to be determined. Explore indoors and out. Center closes at 5pm.

When: Wednesday Sept 11th @ 10:00am.

Cost:  $4 per child (except 3 year olds and under are free), 1 teacher free per family, other adults are $8.   There is also an optional Skunk Encounter for an additional $2 per child.

RSVP or questions:  Kari Zurlo at  pyrz51@frontier.com or Kari Ostrander Zurlo in the Facebook group. Please RSVP prior to Sept. 4th.

Homeschool Ballet Class

Homeschool Ballet Class to be offered on Tuesdays 1:30 p.m.

North Country Cultural Center for the Arts
23 Brinkerhoff street , Plattsburgh
563-1604

(Additional classes will be taught as well)

3:30-4:30 ages 6-8

4:30-5:30 ages 9-14

cost $54 per 6 week session

Teacher: Victoria Ainsworth

"Victoria has the expertise and experience to not only demonstrate correctly but to analyze and alter the class exercises to best benefit the immediate needs of the students at the precise moment- something that teaching from a prefabricated class manual  cannot achieve."

Victoria  studied with great teachers and prestigious ballet schools-Les Grandes Ballets in her early teenage years followed by  American Ballet Theater, Joffrey and privately with such prominent  artists as George Chaffee, Igor Schwetzoff, Nicholas Orloff , Nina Stroganova, Maya Piletskaya, Melissa Hayden  and more.

Victoria performed classical ballet in Stuttgart, Havana, Frankfurt, New York, Koln, Vienna, Bonn, Montreal  etc. Victoria  was the personal protegee of Kaleria Fedicheva.

Homeschool Day At Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Ticonderoga's next Homeschool Day for homeschool students and their parents will be on Friday, September 6, 2013, from 9:30am-5:00pm. Homeschool families will have an opportunity to take part in a series of programs while learning about life on the colonial frontier during the early days of the French & Indian War.

  

During the day students can learn about the French troops who came to Ticonderoga in the fall of 1755 to begin construction of Fort Carillon. Interacting with these French soldiers, students can ask about the life of an 18th-century soldier. What did he eat? Where did he sleep? What did he wear? Where did his clothes come from?

  

Throughout the day homeschool families can explore the Fort and museum exhibitions. They can take guided tours, learning about the Fort's history, and observe musket demonstrations. They can visit the historic trades shop, where shoes and clothing are produced by the Fort staff, and learn about the global economy of the 1700s.

In addition, special programs for homeschool groups take place in the historic trades shop at 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm. Programs at 12:00pm and 1:00pm illustrate the process of feeding the troops as the mid-day meal is prepared. Students in grades 6-12 can learn about how to be a part of the National History Day program at 11:30am.

In the King's Garden, students can participate in the "Lady Bug Investigators" program at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm, and take part in the self-guided activity "Watercolors in the Garden" from 10:00am to 4:00pm. In addition, Fort Ticonderoga's Heroic Corn Maze will be open for homeschool families from 12:00pm-4:00pm.

To register your homeschool students to participate, please call Nancy LaVallie, Group Tour Coordinator at Fort Ticonderoga at 518-585-2821. The cost is $6 per student. One parent per family is admitted free of charge. Additional adults pay the adult group rate of $12.

See Homeschool Day Schedule.

Fall Soccer

Once again soccer season is coming up and practices should start in mid August.

If there is enough interest to have a team and someone would be interested in coaching, I would help get whoever takes over my job get started.  I have all my contacts, uniforms, some equipment, and the insurance info. to pass to someone else. 

If your child is interested in soccer email me so I can at least see if there are enough players for a team before I ask someone to coach.  The players need to be at least 12 years old. 

THANKS!

Laura  293-8253      adkhilpls@charter.net
  

Homeschooling Fall Field Trips

Full info (locations, prices, etc) on these trips to follow, but please save the date! 

The Wild Center -- Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
Adirondack Museum -- Wednesday, September 25th, 2013
Adirondack Railroad -- Friday, October 11th
The Crux (indoor rock climbing in Willsboro) -- Friday, November 8th

Trips will be arranged by Kari Zurlo

No September Co-op

There will be NO co-op classes in September.  In order to provide opportunities  for a few extra field trips to outdoor locations, co-op will restart the first Wed of October (10/2/13).

Cornell Cooperative Evironmentals Awareness Field Days for 6th graders

Each year the Cornell Cooperative Extension offers field days for 6th graders. This is an opportunity to learn about environmental awareness issues and topics. Agricultural and wildlife topics are also included. The event is held during school hours. Students in sixth grader can attend on either 9/17/13 or 9/18/13.

For more information or if you are interested in enrolling in this program, or have questions, please contact the Extension office directly at  518-561-7450.

Pizza Hut Book It Program

Now is the time to sign up for the Pizza Hut Book It Program:

BOOK IT! motivates children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise, recognition and pizza.  The program is simple for the teacher to use, flexible because goals match reading ability, and fun because achieving a goal is a great reason to celebrate!  BOOK IT! was created in 1985 and currently reaches over 14 million students in 38,000 elementary classrooms annually.

BOOK IT! runs every school year from October through March.  The teacher sets a reading goal for each child in the class.  A tracking chart and reproducibles are included to make it that much easier.  As soon as a child meets the monthly reading goal, the teacher gives him or her a Reading Award Certificate.

BOOK IT! goals are based on reading ability.  Number of books, number of pages, or number of minutes – they all work.  BOOK IT! can also be used with the reading curriculum or as support for comprehension or intervention programs.  For children not reading independently, the goal can be set where a parent or others read to the child. 

Please click on the link below for full details and to sign up.

http://www.bookitprogram.com/

North Country Homeschooling Evening Christian Support Group

The North Country Homeschooling Nighttime Christian support group will not meet in July--however, they will resume on Wednesday night August 28.

Have a great summer