Enriched for Life - Portage Public Schools
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<strong>Enriched</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Life</strong><br />
Fall 2013<br />
(269) 323-6700<br />
www.ppscommed.org
Dear Community Member,<br />
Back to school time is a natural time <strong>for</strong> everyone to embrace learning. We are pleased to<br />
deliver to you a catalog rich with opportunities to engage your mind and your body. Take<br />
advantage of this time, to register <strong>for</strong> something new or renew an old interest by taking a class<br />
through Community Enrichment.<br />
We are working to offer more academic classes geared toward adolescents and their families.<br />
Check out our new section entitled, “Academic, <strong>Life</strong> Skills & Special Interest.” Two elementary<br />
Enrichment classes are being offered immediately following the school day, as well as a<br />
variety of writing classes <strong>for</strong> middle school and high school age students. Area parents have<br />
asked <strong>for</strong> these courses, we are happy to fill the need.<br />
Back by popular demand are swim lessons! You will find our most popular class offerings<br />
again in the catalog such as yoga, dance and art. Parents of homeschoolers and preschool age<br />
children, as well as senior citizens will find opportunities <strong>for</strong> learning. We hope you find a<br />
course to enrich your life.<br />
We are pleased to introduce you to our new Superintendent of <strong>Schools</strong>, Mr. Mark Bielang.<br />
Mr. Bielang comes to <strong>Portage</strong> after more than 20 years as an instructional leader and many<br />
years in the classroom. He will be visiting our schools in September and will host a community<br />
open house this fall. Mr. Bielang plans to get to know our families, students and<br />
residents. Please help us to welcome him.<br />
Enrich your life by enrolling in a class with <strong>Portage</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Sarah R. Baker<br />
Community Relations Manager<br />
Cherie McMullin<br />
Community Enrichment Coordinator<br />
Note: Special Needs – all persons with developmental or physical disabilities are encouraged<br />
to contact the enrichment office prior to enrollment in a program. We will attempt to address<br />
a request <strong>for</strong> special needs by communicating with the participant and staff member directly<br />
responsible <strong>for</strong> the program.<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> Administration Buildilng<br />
8111 S. Westnedge Ave.<br />
<strong>Portage</strong>, MI 49002<br />
Phone: (269) 323-6700 Website: www.ppscommed.org Fax: (269) 323-5001<br />
(269) 323-6700<br />
We do not mail confirmations! If you provide us with<br />
an email address, you will receive a receipt via email.<br />
Mark you calendar.<br />
Come at your registered time unless otherwise notified.<br />
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Table of Contents<br />
Page<br />
Letter To The Community................................................................................... 2<br />
Guide To Finding Our <strong>Schools</strong>/Job Opportunities................................................. 4<br />
Fitness, Sports & Recreation<br />
Adult.......................................................................................................... 5 -10<br />
Youth.......................................................................................................... 11 -15<br />
The Arts<br />
Dance ......................................................................................................... 17-19<br />
Music ......................................................................................................... 19<br />
Art ............................................................................................................ 20-21<br />
Academic, <strong>Life</strong> Skills & Special Interests<br />
Engaging Encounters.................................................................................... 22-23<br />
Adult.......................................................................................................... 24<br />
Youth.......................................................................................................... 25<br />
Languages................................................................................................... 26<br />
Business & Technology.............................................................................. 28-30<br />
Aquatics<br />
Adult Aquatics............................................................................................. 31<br />
Youth Aquatics............................................................................................. 32-33<br />
Registration In<strong>for</strong>mation, Policies and Registration Forms..................................... 39<br />
Learn HOW yOu Can<br />
live a healthier life!<br />
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Pick the program that’s right<br />
<strong>for</strong> you and your family:<br />
• Back pain<br />
• Childbirth<br />
& parenting<br />
• Diabetes<br />
• Fitness<br />
• Heart health<br />
• Orthopedics<br />
• Stroke<br />
• Weight<br />
management<br />
• Women’s health<br />
• Wound care<br />
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Guide To Finding Our <strong>Schools</strong><br />
1. AMB - Amberly Elementary, 6637 Amberly Avenue<br />
2. ANG - Angling Road Elementary, 5340 Angling Road<br />
3. CEL - Central Elementary, 8422 South Westnedge Avenue<br />
4. HAV - Haverhill Elementary, 6633 Haverhill Avenue<br />
5. LCE - Lake Center Elementary, 10010 <strong>Portage</strong> Road<br />
6. MBE - Moorsbridge Elementary, 7361 Moorsbridge Road<br />
7. TWL - 12th Street Elementary, 6501 S. 12th Street<br />
8. WOD - Woodland Elementary, 1401 Woodland Avenue<br />
9. CMS - Central Middle School, 8305 South Westnedge Avenue<br />
10. NMS - North Middle School, 5808 Oregon Street<br />
11. WMS - West Middle School, 7145 Moorsbridge Road<br />
12. CHS - Central High School, 8135 South Westnedge Avenue<br />
13. NHS - Northern High School, 1000 Idaho Street<br />
14. CEC* - <strong>Portage</strong> Community Education Center, 1010 West Milham Avenue<br />
16. ADM - Administration & <strong>Enriched</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Life</strong>, 8107 Mustang Drive<br />
*Community Education Center Entrance<br />
Please use the North entrance located in the back of the building<br />
<strong>for</strong> all evening Enrichment classes.<br />
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Additional Class Locations<br />
The Courthouse Athletic Center - 7365 S. Sprinkle Road<br />
Fitness Yoga - 640 Romence Rd. Suite 111<br />
Just Move Fitness - 626 Romence Rd, Suite 104<br />
Kingdom Sports - 8151 Merchant Place<br />
Mosaic Hall & Dance Center - 10097 Oakland Drive<br />
Quinn School of Irish Dance 4 - 5534 West Michigan Ave (269) 323-6759<br />
West Hills Athletic Club - 2001 South 11th Street
Fitness, Sports & Recreation<br />
Adult<br />
Fitness Yoga<br />
Gentle Senior Stretch<br />
Are you this person” I am not flexible enough<br />
to do yoga or I have a bad back, I can’t do yoga.”<br />
This is the class <strong>for</strong> you! This class is designed <strong>for</strong><br />
the needs of the older population or anyone who<br />
might have limited range of motion. In this class<br />
a chair may be used as a prop to aid in the opening<br />
process. With the focus on joint mobility and<br />
range of motion, this class will help gently open<br />
the body and allow quality of movement while<br />
helping to reduce stiffness and pain while incorporating<br />
some breath regulation and relaxation.<br />
Gentle Senior Stretch - 113106F<br />
Wednesdays 11:30AM-12:30PM 09/18-10/23<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
Gentle Senior Stretch - 113206F<br />
Wednesdays 11:30AM-12:30PM 11/06-12/18<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
(NO CLASS 11/27)<br />
Fitness Yoga<br />
Fitness Yoga is an effective and exciting “Mind”<br />
and “Body” workout. It is a safe practice that will<br />
make you sweat and work hard, connecting breath<br />
with movement. It combines aerobic and anaerobic<br />
movements, as well as elements from Hatha<br />
Yoga and traditional exercise, linked together in<br />
a flowing series of poses that create strength, flexibility,<br />
endurance and balance. Fitness Yoga is<br />
about exploring your limits physically and mentally,<br />
working all parts of your body equally to<br />
create balance that will compliment other activities<br />
of daily life. The class is offered in a peaceful,<br />
relaxed atmosphere to release stress and tension.<br />
fitness yoga - 113104F<br />
mondays 6:45-7:45pm 09/16-10/21<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
fitness yoga - 113107F<br />
saturdays 10:15-11:15am 09/21-10/26<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
fitness yoga - 113204F<br />
mondays 6:45-7:45pm 11/04-12/16<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
(NO CLASS 11/25)<br />
fitness yoga - 113207F<br />
saturdays 10:15-11:15am 11/09-12/21<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
(NO CLASS 11/30)<br />
Introduction to Fitness Yoga<br />
Introducing all the basics of FITNESS YOGA;<br />
postures, breath, balance, flexibility and deep<br />
stretches. Perfect class <strong>for</strong> a beginner or anyone<br />
new to FITNESS YOGA. Learning and practicing<br />
proper body alignment and breathing to ensure a<br />
safe and effective practice. This is a great class<br />
choice if you have never taken a yoga class!<br />
intro to fitness yoga - 113101F<br />
mondays 10:15-11:15am 09/16-10/21<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
intro to fitness yoga - 113105F<br />
tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm 09/17-10/22<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
intro to fitness yoga - 113201F<br />
mondays 10:15-11:15am 11/04-12/16<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
(NO CLASS 11/25)<br />
intro to fitness yoga - 113205F<br />
tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm 11/05-12/17<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
(NO CLASS 11/26)<br />
Fitness Yoga<br />
640 Romence Rd, Suite 111 Hillside<br />
Center in <strong>Portage</strong><br />
Fitness Yoga PIYO<br />
Do you have a sore back A strong core can help relieve<br />
or eliminate back pain. Strength, Balance and Flexibility<br />
are key to a healthy body. This PIYO class is a<br />
perfect blend of yoga postures and Pilates exercises that<br />
will focus on these elements. This class will also focus<br />
on troublesome areas such as the abs, hips and waistline.<br />
Fitness yoga piyo - 113103F<br />
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm 09/16-10/21<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
Fitness Yoga PIYO - 113203F<br />
mondays 5:30-6:30pm 11/04-12/16<br />
FITNESS YOGA $58 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
(NO CLASS 11/25)<br />
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Fitness, Sports & Recreation continued...<br />
Pre/Post-natal Cardio Fitness<br />
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant,<br />
or just had a baby, staying fit is extremely<br />
important. Come experience gentle paced, low<br />
impact cardio activity with strength and stretching<br />
exercises to help prepare your body <strong>for</strong> your<br />
pregnancy, labor and postpartum healing. This<br />
class is open <strong>for</strong> Moms in all stages of pregnancy<br />
(post natal moms are welcome to bring their<br />
newborn). It is recommended that you bring<br />
com<strong>for</strong>table, supportive shoes, as well as a written<br />
consent <strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong> low impact activity from you<br />
physician.<br />
Pre/post-Natal Fitness - 515103f<br />
wednesdays 7:15-8:15PM 9/11-10/16<br />
just move $45 / 6wks<br />
Pre/post-Natal Fitness - 515106f<br />
wednesdays 7:15-8:15PM 10/23-12/11<br />
just move $45 / 6wks (No Class 11/20)<br />
Yoga/Pilates Synergy<br />
This is our most popular class! This class combines<br />
the most effective movements from Yoga and<br />
Pilates (Core Conditioning) to give practitioners<br />
more rapid and balanced development of their<br />
bodies than when either discipline is per<strong>for</strong>med<br />
separately. You will develop a LONG, LEAN<br />
BODY, with this workout which relieves stress,<br />
creates better balance and helps you lose weight.<br />
Please bring a yoga mat to class. ALL LEVELS<br />
WELCOME!<br />
Yoga/pilates synergy - 112101F<br />
tuesday 6:45-7:40PM 9/17-11/26<br />
cel/CAF $92 / 10WKS Kielar<br />
(No class 11/14, 11/28)<br />
Yoga/pilates synergy - 112102F<br />
thursday 6:45-7:40PM 9/19-12/19<br />
cel/CAF $92 / 10WKS Kielar<br />
(No class 11/05)<br />
Fall Family TREK OUT<br />
Trek Out is an outdoor fitness program with a<br />
fresh approach to total body-mind conditioning.<br />
The outdoors—the best gym in the world!<br />
This program blends the exhilaration of being<br />
outdoors in any environment, on any terrain, with<br />
traditional-style fitness exercises and innovative<br />
techniques. It is a convenient, enjoyable and accessible<br />
workout that has great appeal to a broad<br />
population: beginners to elite athletes, kids to seniors.<br />
Participants will elevate their mental and<br />
emotional powers while honing physical skills<br />
such as balance, agility, coordination, strength<br />
and endurance. Each week will take place at<br />
a different <strong>Portage</strong> Park. First class meets at<br />
Just Move be<strong>for</strong>e heading to Celery Flats.<br />
TREK OUT (a) - 515101F<br />
sundays 3:00-4:00PM 09/08-09/29<br />
$32/FAMILY<br />
staff<br />
TREK OUT (B) - 515104F<br />
sundays 3:00-4:00PM 10/06-10/27<br />
$32/FAMILY<br />
staff<br />
Personal Protection:<br />
Grace Under Pressure<br />
This is an on-going, “hands-on” study of personal<br />
protection at home, school, and at the work place.<br />
Street-wise techniques are taught and discussed<br />
on an individual basis and are designed so that<br />
size and strength are not involved. In Grace<br />
Under Pressure, you will learn to act on stressful<br />
situations rather than being controlled by them.<br />
This is a great opportunity <strong>for</strong> mother/daughter to<br />
spend time together and learn self-protection. For<br />
ages 14 and older. Fee: $40 per individual/$80 per<br />
family.<br />
grace under pressure - 221101F<br />
tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM 09/10-10/29<br />
cec/CAF $40 / $80 - 8wks dearman<br />
grace under pressure - 221201F<br />
tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM 11/12-12/17<br />
cec/CAF $40 / $80 - 8wks dearman<br />
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Busy Bodies<br />
Busy Bodies is a safe and effective exercise<br />
program offering a variety of classes to fit the<br />
individual’s specific needs. Classes are designed<br />
to accommodate the needs of exercisers of all<br />
ages, from beginners through advanced.<br />
All classes include choreographed aerobic dance,<br />
body sculpting and stretching segments. The<br />
aerobic dances contain original choreography each<br />
session. The body sculpting contains resistance<br />
training, Pilates, yoga, and weight training moves.<br />
Weights and/or resistance bands may be added <strong>for</strong><br />
an advanced workout. Each session offers new<br />
routines and music. Also included is a monthly<br />
newsletter full of in<strong>for</strong>mation on fitness, health<br />
tips, recipes and more. Please bring a towel or mat<br />
<strong>for</strong> the floor work.<br />
Registration <strong>for</strong> any two-day class includes<br />
unlimited attendance at any Monday through<br />
Thursday class. Classes are also available in<br />
Vicksburg. Call Cherie McMullin at 323-6770<br />
<strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation or to make arrangements to<br />
preview a class.<br />
Busy Bodies Drop In<br />
saturdays 8:30-9:30am 9/14-12/28<br />
cec/gym $5/per class<br />
Busy Bodies-B<br />
Busy Bodies-B puts the emphasis on “Body<br />
Sculpting.” A fit body is a body with strong and<br />
firm muscles. The more muscle a body has, the<br />
more fat that it will burn. This 45-minute class<br />
begins with 15 minutes of choreographed dance,<br />
followed by 30 minutes of body sculpting and<br />
stretching. This class condenses the necessary<br />
fitness components into a quick 45 minute<br />
workout. Time flies when you are having fun<br />
AND getting fit!<br />
Busy Bodies B - 110103F<br />
tue/thur 6:45-7:30PM 9/10-11/07<br />
NMS/CAF $81 / 9WKS<br />
(9/17 location - 12th st. el)<br />
Busy Bodies B - 110107F<br />
tue/thur 6:45-7:30PM 11/12-01/23<br />
NMS/CAF $76.50 / 8.5WKS (NO CLASS 11/12)<br />
(winter break 12/23-01/03)<br />
Busy Bodies-A<br />
Busy Bodies-A puts the emphasis on “Aerobic”<br />
movement. Aerobic exercise strengthens the<br />
cardiovascular system, reduces body fat and<br />
helps relieve stress. Choreographed dances keep<br />
you moving during the initial 45-minute aerobic<br />
portion of the class. Body sculpting exercises will<br />
complete the hour. If you like to dance, give this<br />
class a chance.<br />
Busy Bodies A - 110102F<br />
tue/thur 5:30-6:30PM 9/10-11/07<br />
NMS/CAF $81 / 9WKS<br />
(9/17 location - 12th st. el)<br />
Busy Bodies A - 110106F<br />
tue/thur 5:30-6:30PM 11/12-01/23<br />
NMS/CAF $76.50 / 8.5WKS (NO CLASS 11/12)<br />
(winter break 12/23-01/03)<br />
Busy Bodies-C<br />
Busy Bodies-C is a 50/50 “Combination” of<br />
choreographed aerobic exercise and body<br />
sculpting. This class offers a great balance of the<br />
three basic components of overall fitness: aerobic<br />
movement, muscle conditioning and stretching.<br />
You’ll “C” results with this well-rounded class!<br />
Monday/Wednesday morning classes will be held<br />
at Courthouse Athletic Center located at 7365 S.<br />
Sprinkle Road in <strong>Portage</strong>.<br />
Busy Bodies C - 110101F<br />
MON/WED 8:30-9:30AM 9/09-11/06<br />
COURTHOUSE $81 / 9WKS<br />
Busy Bodies C - 110104F<br />
mON/wED 6:00-7:00PM 9/09-11/06<br />
TWL/GYM $81 / 9WKS<br />
Busy Bodies C - 110105F<br />
MON/WED 8:30-9:30AM 11/11-01/22<br />
COURTHOUSE $76.50 / 8.5WKS<br />
Busy Bodies C - 110108F<br />
mON/wED 6:00-7:00PM 11/11-01/22<br />
TWL/GYM $76.50 / 8.5WKS<br />
(no class 11/13, winter break 12/23-01/03)<br />
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Fitness, Sports & Recreation continued...<br />
Pilates Re<strong>for</strong>mer<br />
Pilates will improve strength, coordination, flexibility, balance and stability. West Hills<br />
specializes in Pilates Re<strong>for</strong>mer <strong>for</strong> the aging population. Classes held at West Hills<br />
Athletic Club.<br />
Pilates Re<strong>for</strong>mer - 118103F<br />
tuesdays 11:00am-12:00pm 9/03-10/22<br />
West hills $160 / 8WKS<br />
Pilates Re<strong>for</strong>mer - 118104F<br />
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm 9/04-10/23<br />
West hills $160 / 8WKS<br />
Pilates Re<strong>for</strong>mer - 118107F<br />
tuesdays 11:00am-12:00pm 10/29-12/17<br />
West hills $160 / 8WKS<br />
Pilates Re<strong>for</strong>mer - 118108F<br />
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm 10/30-12/18<br />
West hills $160 / 8WKS<br />
Drop a Dress Size<br />
Drop a Dress Size in 4 weeks - Spurts of cardio<br />
will keep your heart rate up while you tighten<br />
and tone your trouble areas through a variety<br />
of strength training exercises. Classes held at<br />
West Hills Athletic Club.<br />
Drop a dress size - 118101F<br />
mon/wed 5:15-6:00PM 9/04-9/25<br />
West hills $99.50 / 3.5WKS<br />
Drop a dress size - 118105F<br />
mon/wed 5:15-6:00PM 9/30-10/23<br />
West hills $113 / 4WKS<br />
Drop a dress size - 118109F<br />
mon/wed 5:15-6:00PM 10/28-11/20<br />
West hills $113 / 4WKS<br />
Balance Training<br />
The number 1 reason older adults fall is lack<br />
of balance. This class will improve lower body<br />
muscle strength, visual acuity, neck flexibility<br />
and ankle dexterity, while enchancing reaction<br />
and focus. Classes held at West Hills Athletic<br />
Club.<br />
balance training - 118102F<br />
mon/wed 10:00-10:30am 9/04-9/25<br />
West hills $60 / 3.5WKS<br />
balance training - 118106F<br />
mon/wed 10:00-10:30am 9/30-10/23<br />
West hills $69 / 4WKS<br />
balance training - 118110F<br />
mon/wed 10:00-10:30am 10/28-11/20<br />
West hills $69 / 4WKS<br />
Now offering a Group Fitness<br />
membership at a reduced cost!<br />
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Adult Introduction to Tennis<br />
Level 1: A one-hour beginner level class <strong>for</strong> those who have<br />
never played tennis be<strong>for</strong>e. Players will be introduced to ground<br />
strokes, volleys, serves, overheads as well as positioning on the<br />
court <strong>for</strong> singles and doubles. It is offered at an introductory price<br />
to encourage players to get involved with the sport of a lifetime.<br />
This class is a great way to meet others and a “Fun” way to exercise.<br />
Level 2: This is the next step after completing the Level 1 class or<br />
<strong>for</strong> those who may have played the game in the past and are looking to get<br />
started again. This 1-½ hour class will review and practice the shots covered in<br />
the Level 1 class with emphasis placed on more competition, including singles and doubles play.<br />
Level 3: This class is <strong>for</strong> 2.5 to 3.0 level players. It introduces strategy and positioning <strong>for</strong> both<br />
singles and doubles play. Each session will feature drills/situational point play followed by supervised<br />
competitive match play.<br />
Introduction to Junior Tennis<br />
This tennis program is <strong>for</strong> juniors who have<br />
never played tennis be<strong>for</strong>e. It is offered at an<br />
introductory price to encourage children to get<br />
involved with the sport of a lifetime. Players<br />
will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of<br />
the game including: ground strokes, volleys and<br />
serves, along with scoring, court positioning and<br />
etiquette, all in a fun atmosphere.<br />
Youth and Adult<br />
Tennis<br />
Day<br />
Time<br />
Pre-School/Kindergarten<br />
9/03-10/13 10/14-11/26<br />
No Class 11/08- 11/10<br />
12/02-1/19<br />
No Class 12/23-1/01<br />
Class ID Fee Class ID Fee Class ID Fee<br />
Tuesday 12:30-1:30 PM 220101F $90.00 220201F $105.00 220301F $75.00<br />
Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM 220102F $90.00 220202F $75.00 220302F $90.00<br />
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade<br />
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 PM 220103F $90.00 220203F $105.00 220303F $75.00<br />
Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM 220104F $90.00 220204F $75.00 220304F $90.00<br />
Elementary Grades 3-5<br />
Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM 220105F $90.00 220205F $105.00 220305F $75.00<br />
Saturday 11:00AM-NOON 220106F $90.00 220206F $75.00 220306F $90.00<br />
Middle/High-School Intro<br />
Monday 4:30-6:00 PM 220107F $112.50 220207F $157.50 220307F $112.50<br />
Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM 220108F $135.00 220208F $135.00 220308F $112.50<br />
Adult Level 1<br />
Monday 7:30-8:30 PM 220109F $75.00 220209F $105.00 220309F $75.00<br />
Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM 220110F $90.00 220210F $90.00 220310F $90.00<br />
Adult Level 2<br />
Monday 9:00-10:30 AM 220111F $112.50 220211F $157.50 220311F $112.50<br />
Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM 220112F $135.00 220212F $135.00 220312F $135.00<br />
Adult Level 3<br />
Monday 7:30-9:00 PM 220113F $112.50 220213F $157.50 220313F $112.50<br />
All classes are held at West Hills Athletic Club<br />
located at 2001 South 11th Street in Kalamazoo.<br />
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Fitness, Sports & Recreation continued...<br />
Sanchin-Ryu’s Family Karate<br />
Set in a fun, noncompetitive<br />
and<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mative atmosphere, this<br />
program is designed to empower<br />
today’s adults with knowledge that<br />
can save your life! Students will learn a broad<br />
range of techniques including individual strikes,<br />
advanced combinations and more. You will also<br />
receive training on how to deal with, get out of and<br />
counter different grabs and other attack scenarios.<br />
Students will learn how to use their whole body,<br />
rather than just certain muscle groups, so size and<br />
stature are not an issue. Instructors hold a ranking<br />
of at least 1st Degree Black Belt and maintain a<br />
continual (bimonthly) certification. Uni<strong>for</strong>ms are<br />
available, but not required.<br />
*Fee: $40 <strong>for</strong> an individual/$80 per family.<br />
*Karate <strong>for</strong> Families is <strong>for</strong> the parent AND<br />
child (age 4+) to attend together.<br />
*Karate <strong>for</strong> Adults & Teens is designed <strong>for</strong><br />
ages 14 and older.<br />
*See p. 13 <strong>for</strong> Sanchin-Ryu’s Karate <strong>for</strong> Kids<br />
Sanchin-Ryu Family - 221103F<br />
wednesdays 7:00-8:00PM 09/11-10/30<br />
cec/CAFE $80 / 8wks (9/18 @ nms/GYM)<br />
Sanchin-Ryu Adult & Teen - 221104F<br />
wednesdays 8:00-9:00PM 09/11-10/30<br />
cec/gym $40 / 8wks FULLER<br />
Sanchin-Ryu Family - 221106F<br />
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00PM 09/14-11/02<br />
cec/gym $80 / 8wks BALLENTINE<br />
Sanchin-Ryu adult & teen - 221107F<br />
Saturdays 12:00-1:00PM 09/14-11/02<br />
cec/gym $40 / 8wks BALLENTINE<br />
Sanchin-Ryu Family - 221203F<br />
wednesdays 7:00-8:00PM 11/06-12/18<br />
cec/CAFE $60 / 6wks FULLER<br />
Sanchin-Ryu adult & teen - 221204F<br />
wednesdays 8:00-9:00PM 11/06-12/18<br />
cec/gym $30 / 6wks FULLER<br />
Sanchin-Ryu Family - 221206F<br />
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00PM 11/09-12/14<br />
cec/gym $60 / 6wks BALLENTINE<br />
Sanchin-Ryu adult & teen - 221207F<br />
Saturdays 12:00-1:00PM 11/09-12/14<br />
cec/gym $30 / 6wks BALLENTINE<br />
Recreational Volleyball<br />
Join us Monday nights <strong>for</strong> a fun night of<br />
co-ed volleyball. This is NOT A POWER<br />
VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM. Players must be 18<br />
years or older.<br />
Recreational volleyball - 230101f<br />
mondays 7:00-9:00PM 9/09-10/21<br />
mbe/gym $35 / 7wks Butler<br />
Recreational volleyball - 230102f<br />
mondays 7:00-9:00PM 10/28-12/16<br />
mbe/gym $40 / 8wks Butler<br />
“Drop-in” Volleyball<br />
This drop-in program is <strong>for</strong> experienced<br />
individuals who enjoy playing recreational<br />
volleyball. It will meet on Monday evenings in<br />
the Central Middle School gymnasium from 7:00-<br />
9:00 p.m. This is NOT A POWER VOLLEYBALL<br />
PROGRAM. Participants must be 18 years or<br />
older. No preregistration necessary. The cost is<br />
$5 per person per night. Sept. 9 - June 2, 2014.<br />
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Phone: 1-800-354-0111<br />
Email: ezway@ezwaydriver.com<br />
Website: www.ezwaydriver.com<br />
We hold classes in the <strong>Portage</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>. See our online schedule <strong>for</strong> upcoming classes.<br />
We also hold classes year round at the E-Z Way office at 126 Peekstock Road, Kalamazoo!<br />
Call our office or enroll online today!<br />
¥ TEEN SEGMENT 1<br />
¥ TEEN SEGMENT 2<br />
¥ ADULT LESSONS
Youth<br />
Just Move Dance Fitness Party<br />
We’ll be turning on the party lights and teaching<br />
hip and fun dance fitness routines to current music<br />
and tunes from around the world. We will also<br />
learn about how to customize t-shirts with just<br />
a pair of scissors! Participants will wear their<br />
creation and per<strong>for</strong>m their favorite song at the<br />
end. This party is <strong>for</strong> kids ages 10 and up. No<br />
experience necessary. Please bring clean shoes<br />
and wear com<strong>for</strong>table clothes. Fee includes the<br />
t-shirt. Classes held at Just Move Fitness - 626<br />
Romence Rd Suite 104.<br />
dance fitness party - 515109F<br />
friday 7:00-8:30PM 11/29<br />
just move $16 staff<br />
Just Move Just Kids Fitness Fest<br />
Kids ages 6 and up can come and find out what<br />
MOVES them with a fun afternoon full of<br />
different fitness workouts, including R.I.P.P.E.D. 4<br />
Kids, Kids’ Yoga, Hula Hoop Fitness, and Bokwa<br />
Fitness, and healthy living activities! They will<br />
leave energized about how much fun it can be to<br />
be active and be fit! No experience necessary.<br />
Please bring clean shoes and wear com<strong>for</strong>table<br />
clothes. Classes held at Just Move Fitness - 626<br />
Romence Rd Suite 104.<br />
Just kids fitness fest - 515107F<br />
sunday 1:30-3:30PM 11/03<br />
just move $16 staff<br />
Fitness Yoga<br />
PreTeen & Teen PIYO<br />
A class specifically designed to introduce core<br />
based moves along with yoga postures, practicing<br />
the best of both disciplines. A great cross training<br />
class <strong>for</strong> runners, soccer players, gymnasts,<br />
swimmers, and dancers. Teaching self-discipline<br />
and finding inner strength. (Ages 11-18) Classes<br />
held at Fitness Yoga - 640 Romence Rd Suite<br />
111<br />
** Parent signed wavier required **<br />
Fitness Yoga teen piyo - 113102F<br />
mondays 4:15-5:15pm 09/16-10/21<br />
FITNESS YOGA $35 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
Fitness Yoga teen piyo - 113202F<br />
mondays 4:15-5:15pm 11/04-12/16<br />
FITNESS YOGA $35 / 6WKS CASSADA, RYT<br />
(NO CLASS 11/25)<br />
Zumbatomic ® Zumba Fitness ®<br />
<strong>for</strong> Kids Ages 4-7<br />
Zumbatomic classes are rockin’, highenergy<br />
fitness-parties packed with specially<br />
choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the<br />
music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia<br />
and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of<br />
the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus<br />
and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and<br />
enhancing coordination. Classes held at Just<br />
Move Fitness - 626 Romence Rd Suite 104.<br />
zumbatomic® - 515102F<br />
sundays 4:30-5:30PM 09/08-09/29<br />
just move $20 / 4wks staff<br />
zumbatomic® - 515105F<br />
sundays 4:30-5:30PM 10/06-10/27<br />
just move $20 / 4wks staff<br />
Just Move Fitness<br />
626 Romence Rd, Suite 104 Hillside<br />
Center in <strong>Portage</strong><br />
zumbatomic® - 515108F<br />
sundays 4:30-5:30PM 11/03-11/24<br />
just move $20 / 4wks staff<br />
www.PPSCommEd.org 269.323.6700 11
Fitness, Sports & Recreation continued...<br />
Strength, Speed, Agility &<br />
Quickness Training<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> Northern High School Head Strength<br />
Coach Dave Laing is offering strength, speed,<br />
agility, and quickness training to improve athletic<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance. Coach Laing has received a Certified<br />
Strength and Conditioning Specialist Degree<br />
from the National Strength and Conditioning<br />
Association along with coaching certification from<br />
USA Weightlifting. Join the fun and improve your<br />
game! (Grades 6-12)<br />
Young Champions Cheerleading<br />
Young Champions Cheer is a fun and exciting<br />
program <strong>for</strong> students ages 4-15 with or without<br />
previous experience. Students will learn jumps,<br />
kicks, arm motions, stunting, cheers and chants<br />
and learn a pom dance routine. Students will<br />
learn the necessary skills needed <strong>for</strong> school<br />
cheerleading try outs. Our program works to build<br />
self- confidence, poise, self- esteem and physical<br />
fitness. Optional events may be offered. Optional<br />
merchandise may be purchased through the Coach<br />
at class. Poms are available <strong>for</strong> purchase your first<br />
night <strong>for</strong> $20.00 (optional purchase). (Ages 4-15)<br />
SSaq training - 514102f<br />
mon/thur 4:00-5:00PM 12/02-12/19<br />
NHS/weight rm $48 / 3wks laing<br />
Young Champions (4-6yrs) - 511101F<br />
tHURSDAYS 5:30-6:15PM 09/19-01/16<br />
mbe/gym $98 / 14wks flint<br />
(no class 10/31,11/28,12/26,1/02)<br />
Young Champions (7-9yrs) - 511102F<br />
tHURSDAYS 6:15-7:00PM 09/19-01/16<br />
mbe/gym $98 / 14wks flint<br />
(no class 10/31,11/28,12/26,1/02)<br />
Young Champions (10-12yrs) - 511103F<br />
tHURSDAYS 7:00-7:45PM 09/19-01/16<br />
mbe/gym $98 / 14wks flint<br />
(no class 10/31,11/28,12/26,1/02)<br />
Young Champions (13-15yrs) - 511104F<br />
tHURSDAYS 7:45-8:30PM 09/19-01/16<br />
mbe/gym $98 / 14wks flint<br />
(no class 10/31,11/28,12/26,1/02)<br />
*Nov. 14 - meet at wms/caf<br />
*Dec. 12 - meet at twl/caf<br />
Lacrosse Fundamentals<br />
Learn more about the fastest growing sport in the<br />
Midwest! This clinic is an introduction to Lacrosse<br />
basics <strong>for</strong> Girls, grades 4-9, who are brand new to<br />
the sport or have limited experience. Participants<br />
will develop a broad base of introductory skills<br />
through drills and games led by current WMU<br />
and <strong>Portage</strong> High School Lacrosse players. All<br />
equipment provided. (Grades 4-9)<br />
LAX Fundamentals (Gr 4-6)- 516101f<br />
wednesdays 6:30-7:30PM 10/02-11/06<br />
lce/gym $30 / player staff<br />
LAX Fundamentals (Gr 7-9)- 516102f<br />
wednesdays 7:45-8:45PM 10/02-11/06<br />
lce/gym $30 / player staff<br />
K-6 Volleyball Camp<br />
The <strong>Portage</strong> Northern High School Volleyball Staff and team are conducting a volleyball camp<br />
<strong>for</strong> girls and boys grades K-6. Emphasis will be on hand-eye coordination, motor development,<br />
athletic movement patterns, individual and team skill development (ball control,<br />
passing, setting, attacking, serving, etc) in a fun and energetic environment.<br />
Students will be grouped by ability/age where appropriate. Location is the<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> Northern Doghouse. (Grades K-6)<br />
k-6 Volleyball camp - 514101f<br />
mon/thurs 6:00-7:00PM 9/16-10/24<br />
nhs/dog house $96 / 6wks laing<br />
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Simply The Best<br />
(Motor/Social Skills Development)<br />
“Simply The Best” is specifically<br />
designed to enhance the sensorimotor<br />
development of children. The purpose<br />
is to promote neurological growth,<br />
develop motor skills, improve<br />
body awareness and cultivate<br />
a healthy self-esteem. If your<br />
child has a problem with basic skill development,<br />
movement, or learning problems, he/she may<br />
benefit from this program. Sessions are available<br />
<strong>for</strong> individuals not experiencing problems but<br />
would like to further develop their motor skills.<br />
Times will be arranged with parents according to<br />
placement of the child. A sensorimotor Assessment<br />
($65 fee) is strongly recommended <strong>for</strong><br />
appropriate placement. Parents may<br />
be required to participate if their child<br />
is very young or has special needs that<br />
are more severe. This class is led by Ann<br />
Platte, an Adaptive Physical Education<br />
Consultant, with a Masters’ Degree in<br />
Special Physical Education and Early<br />
Childhood Education.<br />
Fee Structure <strong>for</strong> a 4 week session:<br />
$95-Group<br />
$190-Individual<br />
$285-One Group and One Individual<br />
Please call the <strong>Portage</strong> Community Enrichment<br />
Office at 323-6700 <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
Session 1 - 570101f Mon-Thu 9/03-9/30<br />
Session 2 - 570102f Mon-Thu 10/01-10/28<br />
Session 3 - 570103f Mon-Thu 10/29-11/25<br />
Session 4 - 570104f Mon-Thu 11/26-12/20<br />
Sanchin-Ryu’s Karate <strong>for</strong> Kids<br />
Our program combines Sanchin-Ryu Karate &<br />
Self-Defense with Project: Secure Child (child<br />
safety). Students will be trained with proven, ageappropriate<br />
techniques that are necessary <strong>for</strong> kids<br />
to protect themselves from attackers. This class<br />
is set in a fun, yet structured environment with<br />
emphasis on healthy attitudes versus perfection!<br />
Participants will achieve great self- confidence<br />
and leadership through physical techniques,<br />
mental strategies, drills and exercises. Instructors<br />
hold a ranking of at least 1st Degree Black Belt<br />
and maintain a continual (bimonthly) certification.<br />
Uni<strong>for</strong>ms are available, but not required.<br />
(Ages 5-14)<br />
*See p. 10 <strong>for</strong> Sanchin-Ryu’s Family Karate<br />
sanchin-ryu <strong>for</strong> kids - 221102F<br />
wednesdays 6:00-7:00PM 09/11-10/30<br />
cec/CAFE $40 / 8wks dearman<br />
sanchin-ryu <strong>for</strong> kids - 221105F<br />
saturdays 10:00-11:00am 09/14-11/02<br />
cec/gym $40 / 8wks dearman<br />
sanchin-ryu <strong>for</strong> kids - 221202F<br />
WEDNESDAYS 6:00-7:00PM 11/06-12/18<br />
cec/CAFE $30 / 6wks dearman<br />
sanchin-ryu <strong>for</strong> kids - 221205F<br />
saturdays 10:00-11:00am 11/09-12/14<br />
cec/gym $30 / 6wks dearman<br />
Beginner Skating Program<br />
For children ages 4-12. Have fun, make friends and learn the basic skills of skating. Class<br />
consists of 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice. An award<br />
will be presented to each skater upon completion of the class. Bring<br />
your quad or in-line skates, or rental of either is available <strong>for</strong> an<br />
additional charge. (Parents are welcome to enroll and participate<br />
with their child.) Repeat students welcome! Great Skate is located<br />
at 10496 <strong>Portage</strong> Rd in <strong>Portage</strong>.<br />
Beginner skating- 512101F<br />
mondays 5:30-6:30PM 11/04-11/18<br />
Great Skate $30 / 3wks skutnick<br />
www.PPSCommEd.org 269.323.6700 13
Fitness, Sports & Recreation continued...<br />
VolleyTots<br />
The basic fundamentals of volleyball will be<br />
taught in a fun, learning environment. We will<br />
be using smaller volleyballs and lower nets to<br />
ensure proper <strong>for</strong>m and technique. Motor skill<br />
development as well as skill work is also stressed.<br />
Grades K-3.<br />
VolleyTots Session 1- 540103F<br />
mondays 5:30-6:30PM 9/16-10/21<br />
Courthouse $75 / 6wks<br />
VolleyTots session 2- 540109F<br />
SATURDAYS 9:30-10:30AM 11/16-12/14<br />
Courthouse $50 / 4wks (NO CLASS 11/30)<br />
Little Hoopers Basketball Camp<br />
The basic fundamentals of basketball will be<br />
taught in a fun, learning environment. We will<br />
be using smaller basketballs and lower rims to<br />
ensure proper <strong>for</strong>m and technique. Motor skill<br />
development as well as skill work is also stressed.<br />
Co Ed ages 4-7.<br />
little hoopers session 1 - 540101F<br />
mondays 5:30-6:30PM 9/16-10/21<br />
Courthouse $75 / 6wks<br />
little hoopers session 2 - 540107F<br />
SATURDAYS 9:30-10:30AM 11/09-12/14<br />
Courthouse $75 / 6wks (NO CLASS 11/30)<br />
Junior Tadpoles<br />
This camp is a step up from Little bumpers, in this<br />
camp our coaches will demonstrate and instruct<br />
on drills in all areas of volleyball. Focus areas<br />
include: emphasizing correct attack technique,<br />
defensive training pursuit, introduction of floor<br />
skills, training overhead skills, development of<br />
speed and quickness, introduction of 6v6 play<br />
and more. This camp looks to develop strong<br />
fundamentals in a fun and exciting environment.<br />
Grades 4-6.<br />
Jr. Tadpoles session 1- 540104F<br />
mondays 6:45-8:00PM 9/16-10/21<br />
Courthouse $89 / 6wks<br />
Jr. Tadpoles session 2- 540110F<br />
SATURDAYS 9:30-11:30AM 11/16-12/14<br />
Courthouse $59 / 4wks (NO CLASS 11/30)<br />
All Courthouse<br />
campers will<br />
receive a t-shirt<br />
The Courthouse Athletic Center<br />
7365 S. Sprinkle Road in <strong>Portage</strong><br />
Jr. Dunkers Basketball Camp<br />
A step up from Little Hoopers, in this camp our<br />
coaches will demonstrate and instruct on drills in<br />
all areas of basketball (ball-handling, shooting,<br />
passing, etc.) This camp looks to develop strong<br />
fundamentals in a fun and exciting environment.<br />
Co Ed ages 8-11.<br />
Jr. dunkers session 1- 540102F<br />
mondays 6:45-8:00PM 9/16-10/21<br />
Courthouse $89 / 6wks<br />
Jr. dunkers session 2- 540108F<br />
SATURDAYS 10:45AM-12:00pm 11/09-12/21<br />
Courthouse $89 / 6wks (NO CLASS 11/30)<br />
Pre-season Basketball Training<br />
Take your game to the next level!<br />
The goal of this program is to give attention to<br />
the players looking to take their game to “the next<br />
level.” This could be trying to make the team next<br />
year, becoming a starter, or just improving their<br />
all-around game. The classes will focus on skill<br />
work as well as some conditioning exercises. We<br />
will also touch on different defensive strategies<br />
and game preparation exercises. Prices listed <strong>for</strong><br />
1 or 2 sessions per week.<br />
Pre-season Training<br />
(Co-Ed grades 4-6) - 540105s<br />
tue/thur 5:30-7:00PM 9/17-10/24<br />
Courthouse<br />
$99 / $175 - 6 wks<br />
Pre-season Training<br />
(Co-Ed grades 7-10) - 540106s<br />
tue/thur 7:00-8:30PM 9/17-10/24<br />
Courthouse<br />
$99 / $175 - 6 wks<br />
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Micro Kickers Soccer (Ages 2-3)<br />
This program is designed to build confidence<br />
through stimulating activities in KIC’s safe, family<br />
friendly environment. Micro Kickers helps boys<br />
and girls explore their interests while building self<br />
esteem. Adult companion required. Bring a size 4<br />
soccer ball. $89 / person<br />
Micro Kickers Session 1<br />
Sat - 550110F 9:00-9:45am 9/21-10/26<br />
Fri - 550111F 10:15-11:00am 9/27-11/01<br />
Micro Kickers Session 2<br />
Sat - 550122F 9:00-9:45am 11/02-12/14<br />
Fri - 550123F 10:15-11:00am 11/08-12/20<br />
Mini Kickers Soccer (Ages 4-5)<br />
This program is a fun, age-appropriate,<br />
professionally-guided introduction to the game of<br />
soccer. Boys and girls play and learn, building a<br />
strong foundation of proper kicking, dribbling and<br />
ball-handling skills in KIC’s safe, family-friendly<br />
environment. Bring a size 4 ball. $89 / person<br />
Mini Kickers Session 1<br />
Sat - 550112f 10:05-11:00am 9/21-10/26<br />
Tue - 550113f 4:30-5:25pm 9/24-10/29<br />
Wed - 550114f 4:30-5:25pm 9/25-10/30<br />
wed - 550115f 5:30-6:25pm 9/25-10/30<br />
Fri - 550116f 11:05am-noon 9/27-11/01<br />
Mini Kickers Session 2<br />
Sat - 550124f 10:05-11:00am 11/02-12/14<br />
Tue - 550125f 4:30-5:25pm 11/05-12/10<br />
Wed - 550126f 4:30-5:25pm 11/06-12/11<br />
wed - 550127f 5:30-6:25pm 11/06-12/11<br />
Fri - 550128f 11:05am-noon 11/08-12/20<br />
Tech & Play Soccer (Ages 6-11)<br />
Learn the proper technique from the pros! This<br />
program is designed <strong>for</strong> players that wish to<br />
improve their soccer technique. Each week a<br />
specific skill is taught and then implemented in a<br />
scrimmage the second half of each class.<br />
$89/ person<br />
Tech & Play Session 1<br />
Sat - 550117f 11:05am-12:00pm 9/21-10/26<br />
tue - 550118f 5:30-6:25pm 9/24-10/29<br />
Tech & Play Session 2<br />
Sat - 550128f 11:05am-12:00pm 11/02-12/14<br />
tue - 550129f 5:30-6:25pm 11/05-12/17<br />
wed - 550130f 5:30-6:25pm 11/05-12/17<br />
Flag Football (Ages 5-6)<br />
This eight week program is fun, age-appropriate,<br />
and skill packed. Players will learn new skills,<br />
footwork, man coverage,, key recognition and<br />
more in KIC’s safe, family-friendly environment.<br />
Classes are held Saturday and Sunday afternoons<br />
weekly <strong>for</strong> 8 weeks. Registration deadline is<br />
October 15th <strong>for</strong> session 1, and December 8th <strong>for</strong><br />
session 2. Contact KIC Sports @ 269-226-2000<br />
<strong>for</strong> more info. $69 / session<br />
Minor Leaguers (Ages 5-7)<br />
This elementary introduction into baseball focuses<br />
on the basic skills of running the bases, throwing<br />
the ball, hitting from a tee, and catching. Players<br />
must bring their own mitt. Bats and balls provided.<br />
$79 / session<br />
Minor Leaguers Session 1<br />
thu - 550119f 4:30-5:25pm 9/26-10/24<br />
Minor Leaguers Session 2<br />
thu - 550131f 4:30-5:25pm 11/07-12/19<br />
Major Leaguers (Ages 8-10)<br />
This class offers more skill training and work on<br />
the fundamentals of baseball. Focus is on proper<br />
throwing and hitting technique. Players must<br />
bring their own mitt. Bats and balls are provided.<br />
$79 / person<br />
Major Leaguers Session 1<br />
thu - 550120f 5:30-6:25pm 9/26-10/24<br />
Minor Leaguers Session 2<br />
thu - 550132f 5:30-6:25pm 11/07-12/19<br />
The Kingdom Indoor Center<br />
8151 Merchant Place in <strong>Portage</strong><br />
Flag football<br />
sat/sun - 550121f 10/26 start session 1<br />
sat/sun - 550133f 12/21 start session 2<br />
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Irish Step Dancing<br />
& more<br />
• Classes start<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 3<br />
• Prices start at $35/month<br />
• No registration fee<br />
• Ages 4 through adult<br />
Now taking new students <strong>for</strong> fall<br />
classes. Find a complete class<br />
schedule and registration <strong>for</strong>m<br />
at www.quinnirishdancers.com.<br />
For questions, email<br />
quinnerin@sbcglobal.net or call<br />
(269) 781-2025.<br />
The Quinn School of Irish Dance<br />
www.quinnirishdancers.com<br />
5534 W. Michigan Ave.<br />
Kalamazoo, MI 49009<br />
quinnerin@sbcglobal.net<br />
(269) 781-2025<br />
Greater Kalamazoo World of Gymnastics_FALL_2011_0<br />
Gymnastics <strong>for</strong> All<br />
Ages 18 months to<br />
18 years<br />
Teaches a progression of<br />
skills <strong>for</strong> success in gymnastics<br />
as well as strength<br />
and balance in preparation<br />
<strong>for</strong> all other sports.<br />
Fewer students per<br />
teacher and longer class<br />
times create faster<br />
learning and the best<br />
gymnastics value.<br />
Specialty Classes<br />
Cheerleading<br />
Tumbling &<br />
Trampoline<br />
Specializing in<br />
teaching gymnastics<br />
in Kalamazoo <strong>for</strong> all ages<br />
18 months to 18 years<br />
<strong>for</strong> the past 27 years.<br />
Boys & Girls, Beginner to<br />
Competitive Levels.<br />
GREATER KALAMAZOO<br />
WORLD OF GYMNASTICS<br />
Our programs<br />
will increase your<br />
child’s self-esteem,<br />
agility, confidence<br />
and coordination.<br />
Accelerate Motor<br />
Skill Development<br />
Creative, lively,<br />
structured FUN <strong>for</strong><br />
small groups of<br />
18 months to 6 years.<br />
Enroll Now <strong>for</strong> New Term<br />
381-5749<br />
www.gkwg.net<br />
Convenient location near 1-94 & Sprinkle Road<br />
“There’s nothing else like it!”<br />
ESL<br />
English as a Second<br />
Language <strong>for</strong> Adults<br />
Join our certified teachers at<br />
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church<br />
<strong>for</strong> adult language instruction.<br />
Classes begin in September on<br />
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday<br />
mornings.<br />
Call (269) 323-5123 to learn<br />
more and register.<br />
New students accepted<br />
throughout the year!<br />
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The Arts (Dance, Music, Art)<br />
Adult Dance<br />
Friday Night Dance Social<br />
Let us teach you fun easy material that will get<br />
you on the dance floor in a hurry. This 3-hour fun<br />
night will kick start you into the dancing world;<br />
geared <strong>for</strong> beginners, yet a fun night of dancing<br />
<strong>for</strong> experienced couples too. Couples ($20) and<br />
singles ($13) are welcome. For questions about<br />
class material please call Debbie at 269-207-7421.<br />
*Classes held in the NHS Commons from 7:00-<br />
9:30pm.<br />
Friday night dance - 226110f 09/27<br />
Friday night dance - 226117f 10/25<br />
Friday night dance - 226118f 11/22<br />
Friday night dance - 226119f 12/13<br />
Country Line Dance<br />
Come join the fun and learn the latest Country<br />
Line Dances. No partner necessary. It is a great<br />
<strong>for</strong>m of exercise and a way to meet other dance<br />
enthusiasts. The Foundations class will start with<br />
the basics and progress to fun-easy dances popular<br />
at your local country hot spot. Level 2 will cover<br />
Easy-Intermediate popular material. Level 3 will<br />
cover Intermediate-Advanced popular material.<br />
For questions about class material call Debbie<br />
Snell at 207-7421.<br />
*No class Wednesday Nov 27th.<br />
line dance level 1 - 226107f<br />
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00PM 9/18-12/11<br />
nms/caf $70 / 12wks snell<br />
line dance level 2 - 226108f<br />
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00PM 9/18-12/11<br />
nms/caf $70 / 12wks snell<br />
line dance level 3 - 226109f<br />
Wednesdays 8:00-9:00PM 9/18-12/11<br />
nms/caf $70 / 12wks snell<br />
Beginner Belly Dance<br />
Learn the art of Middle Eastern Dance, or Belly<br />
Dance! This dance <strong>for</strong>m involves gentle, curving<br />
circular movements guided by beautiful music<br />
that improves flexibility and coordination. Plus,<br />
it is a lot of fun and a great workout <strong>for</strong> arms,<br />
shoulders, upper and lower abs, and legs. You<br />
will learn basic movements and combinations in<br />
Middle Eastern Dance. Why not burn away some<br />
calories and learn to dance at the same time<br />
Belly Dance - 225103F<br />
mondays 6:30-7:30PM 9/09-10/28<br />
Mosaic $98 / 8wks sawall<br />
Belly Dance - 225104F<br />
mondays 6:30-7:30PM 11/04-12/09<br />
Mosaic $75 / 6wks sawall<br />
Social Dance<br />
Foundation Class will cover the most common<br />
dances, getting you on the dance floor in a hurry.<br />
Material will be fun and easy. We’ll start with<br />
the 4-count Swing and basic moves that will add<br />
Pizazz to your slow dancing. Couples ($90) and<br />
Singles ($45) welcome.<br />
Level 1-2 will cover the basics and beyond with<br />
one type of dance.<br />
Level 3 is <strong>for</strong> experienced dancers only, covering<br />
intermediate challenge level.<br />
*It is suggested to take the Foundations class<br />
prior to Levels 1-3.<br />
Six week sessions, held in the NHS Commons<br />
$45/person or $90/couple<br />
SESSION 1<br />
mondays 9/09-10/14<br />
night club 2 (Lev 3) - 226101f 6:15PM<br />
night club 2 (Lev 1-2) - 226102f 7:15PM<br />
Foundations - 226103f<br />
8:15PM<br />
tHURsdays 9/12-10/17<br />
FOUNDATIONS - 226104f<br />
6:15PM<br />
night club 2 (Lev 1-2) - 226105f 7:15PM<br />
TEXAS TWO STEP (Lev 1) - 226106f 8:15PM<br />
SESSION 2<br />
mondays (no class 11/25) 10/21-12/2<br />
waltz (Lev 3) - 226111f<br />
6:15PM<br />
waltz (Lev 1-2) - 226112f<br />
7:15PM<br />
Foundations - 226113f<br />
8:15PM<br />
tHURSDAYS (no class 10/31,11/28) 10/24-12/12<br />
foundations - 226114f<br />
6:15PM<br />
waltz (Lev 1-2) - 226115f<br />
7:15PM<br />
TEXAS TWO STEP (Lev 2) - 226116f 8:15PM<br />
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The Arts continued...<br />
Youth Dance<br />
Ballet Level 1<br />
Ages 5-10<br />
Learn ballet technique and the barre and centre<br />
floor. Ballet terms, body alignment, and fun ballet<br />
dances will be learned.<br />
Dress Code: Girls-leotard, tights, pink ballet<br />
slippers, hair in a bun. Boys – sweat pants,<br />
t-shirt, black ballet slippers. Ages 5-10<br />
Ballet Level 1 - 530104f<br />
fridays 6:00-6:40pm 9/20-10/25<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Ballet Level 1 - 530107f<br />
saturdays 9:30-10:10AM 9/21-10/26<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Ballet Level 1 - 530112f<br />
fridays 6:00-6:40pm 11/01-12/13<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Ballet Level 1 - 530115f<br />
Saturdays 9:30-10:10am 11/02-12/14<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Hip Hop<br />
Ages 5-10 / 11+<br />
Learn to move and groove in this popular street<br />
dance style. Warm-up, across the floor exercises,<br />
and fun dance routines will be taught in this class.<br />
Dress Code: Girls – leotard & tights (any color<br />
or style) OR yoga/exercise pants, tight tank top.<br />
Hair must be pulled back away from face and<br />
neck. Black jazz shoes, ballet slippers or socks.<br />
Boys – exercise pants and t-shirt, black jazz shoes<br />
or socks.<br />
Hip Hop (5-10) - 530105f<br />
fridays 6:40-7:20PM 9/20-10/25<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Hip Hop (5-10) - 530108f<br />
Saturdays 10:10-10:50am 9/21-10/26<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Hip Hop (5-10) - 530113f<br />
fridays 6:40-7:20PM 11/01-12/13<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Hip Hop (5-10) - 530116f<br />
Saturdays 10:10-10:50am 11/02-12/14<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Hip Hop (11+) - 530106f<br />
fridays 7:20-8:00PM 9/20-10/25<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Hip Hop (11+) - 530114f<br />
fridays 7:20-8:00PM 11/01-12/13<br />
quinn school $68.50 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Creative Dance<br />
Ages 18-36 months<br />
In this half hour class, parents participate in order<br />
to help their children discover movement through<br />
dance. Students are encouraged to express<br />
themselves through creative movement with the<br />
help of music, props, and story dances. Wear:<br />
leotard, tights, ballet slippers, hair up.<br />
Creative Dance<br />
Session 1 - 530102F<br />
fridays 5:00-5:30PM 9/20-10/25<br />
quinn school $51 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Session 2 - 530110F<br />
fridays 5:00-5:30PM 11/01-12/13<br />
quinn school $51 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Quinn School of Irish Dance<br />
5534 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo<br />
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Creative Dance<br />
Ages 3-4<br />
This is a half hour class where children learn basic<br />
ballet, gross motor skills, simple ballet terms,<br />
prop play, creativity through movement , and<br />
story dances. Dress Code: Leotard, tights, ballet<br />
slippers, hair up.<br />
Creative Dance<br />
Session 1 (4:30-5pm) - 530101F<br />
fridays 9/20-10/25<br />
quinn school $51 / 6wks bredahl<br />
session 1 (5:30-6pm) - 530103f<br />
fridays 9/20-10/25<br />
quinn school $51 / 6wks bredahl<br />
Creative Dance<br />
Session 2 (4:30-5pm) - 530109F<br />
fridays 11/01-12/13<br />
quinn school $51 / 6wks bredahl<br />
session 2 (5:30-6pm) - 530111f<br />
fridays 11/01-12/13<br />
quinn school $51 / 6wks bredahl
Hip Hop & Jazz<br />
Ages 6-10<br />
This combo class involves the popular movements<br />
of jazz and street hip-hop. Hip Hop is a blend of<br />
today’s high energy “street style” movement<br />
which will be per<strong>for</strong>med to clean “popular<br />
rap music” and will incorporate technique and<br />
legends like Bob Fosse, into an exciting dance<br />
<strong>for</strong>m with combinations, turns, jumps, and leaps.<br />
The style boasts everyone is capable of taking part<br />
and having fun! Dress Code: Pants or Shorts, and<br />
Black Hip-Hop Shoes or Tan Jazz Shoes.<br />
Hip HOp & Jazz - 225102F<br />
fridays 5:15-6:15PM 9/06-10/25<br />
Mosaic $98 / 8wks sawall<br />
Musical Theater<br />
Ages 9+<br />
This class is all about dancing, acting and<br />
singing out to various Broadway Musicals, TV<br />
shows, and movies. Jazz is the main dance style,<br />
however students who study tap, hip-hop, and<br />
ballet may incorporate those styles into some of<br />
the many routines this class per<strong>for</strong>ms. If you dare<br />
to be someone else, just <strong>for</strong> 60 minutes, join our<br />
Musical Theater Class! This class is <strong>for</strong> students<br />
in the beginning of <strong>for</strong>mal musical theater<br />
instruction. With an introduction to basic skills in<br />
acting, singing and dancing, no previous training<br />
or experience is required. Let your creativity and<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance abilities come out!<br />
Musical Theater - 225101F<br />
wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM 9/04-10/23<br />
Mosaic $98 / 8wks sawall<br />
Mosaic Hall & Dance Center<br />
10097 Oakland Drive in <strong>Portage</strong><br />
Music Lessons<br />
Private Guitar / Begining Piano-<br />
Keyboarding / Voice<br />
BenJammin, local children’s educational<br />
musician, teaches beginner through advanced<br />
players, ages 8 through adult.<br />
Guitar: Focus on reading guitar music, music<br />
theory and learning songs. Studies available:<br />
Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, County, Finger Picking<br />
and alternative playing methods. You must<br />
provide your own instrument.<br />
Piano/Keyboarding:<br />
Focus on reading music, music theory and<br />
learning songs. Lessons will be taught on a<br />
keyboard (provided during class). Students must<br />
have access to either a keyboard or piano in order<br />
to practice. Teacher will evaluate student’s skills<br />
and make recommendation of book <strong>for</strong> student to<br />
purchase.<br />
Lessons will be scheduled <strong>for</strong> 1/2 hour in length.<br />
Please call Cherie McMullin at 323-6700 <strong>for</strong><br />
session availability. Register no later than the<br />
Thursday be<strong>for</strong>e the session is scheduled to<br />
begin.<br />
BenJammin<br />
SESSION 1<br />
Mondays 4:00-8:15pm 9/16-10/07<br />
CEC/103b 30 min sessions $64 / 4wks<br />
tuesdays 4:00-8:15pm 9/17-10/08<br />
CEC/103b 30 min sessions $64 / 4wks<br />
SESSION 2<br />
Mondays 4:00-8:15pm 10/21-11/18<br />
CEC/103b 30 min sessions $80 / 5wks<br />
tuesdays 4:00-8:15pm 10/22-11/19<br />
CEC/103b 30 min sessions $80 / 5wks<br />
SESSION 3<br />
Mondays 4:00-8:15pm 11/25-12/16<br />
CEC/103b 30 min sessions $80 / 5wks<br />
tuesdays 4:00-8:15pm 11/26-12/17<br />
CEC/103b 30 min sessions $80 / 5wks<br />
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The Arts continued...<br />
Adult Art<br />
Beginning & Intermediate<br />
Pastels - “Luscious Color”<br />
Want to produce great paintings with luscious color<br />
comparable to oil painting, but with less time and<br />
mess Come discover the world of pastels with<br />
Bruce Wiegand, an artist and teacher <strong>for</strong> almost 40<br />
years. Pastels are sticks of pure color, not “chalk”.<br />
In this class you will learn about pastels and apply<br />
that knowledge to produce your own beautiful<br />
paintings. Discover the difference between hard<br />
and soft pastels, what kinds of paper are used,<br />
how to apply and blend pastels, as well as tips and<br />
techniques to produce wonderful paintings with<br />
luscious color. Additional materials fee of $25<br />
to be paid first day of class.<br />
Luscious Color- 421201F<br />
thursdays 6:30-8:30PM 9/26-11/14<br />
CEC/122 $80 / 8wks wiegand<br />
Youth Art<br />
Preschool Art Time Fun!<br />
Young ones will enjoy using scissors, glue,<br />
crayons, paint and other mediums to create<br />
projects reflecting stories and seasonal themes.<br />
Children will have fun creating art from<br />
recyclables. Paint shirts available. Come <strong>for</strong> fun<br />
and learning. Children 2-years old must bring a<br />
big person, children ages 3-5 may come alone or<br />
with an adult. (Ages 2-5)<br />
Art Time fun!- 520101F<br />
tuesdays 9:30-10:15am 9/03-9/24<br />
CEC/103b $48 / 4wks clark<br />
Art Time fun!- 520102F<br />
tuesdays 10:30-11:15am 9/03-9/24<br />
CEC/103b $48 / 4wks clark<br />
Art Time fun!- 520103F<br />
tuesdays 9:30-10:15am 10/01-10/22<br />
CEC/103b $48 / 4wks clark<br />
Art Time fun!- 520104F<br />
tuesdays 10:30-11:15am 10/01-10/22<br />
CEC/103b $48 / 4wks clark<br />
Art Time fun!- 520105F<br />
tuesdays 9:30-10:15am 11/05-11/26<br />
CEC/103b $48 / 4wks clark<br />
Art Time fun!- 520106F<br />
tuesdays 10:30-11:15am 11/05-11/26<br />
CEC/103b $48 / 4wks clark<br />
The Watercolor Sketchbook<br />
Learn how to create sketches of your travels,<br />
whether they are to a distant place, or just down<br />
the street. You will have the opportunity to sketch<br />
a variety of subjects and learn the skills needed<br />
to sketch anywhere. Tips will include: choosing<br />
your subject, creating interesting page layouts,<br />
and selecting materials <strong>for</strong> sketching outdoors. No<br />
experience necessary. Instructor Helen Kleczynski<br />
is a local fine artist who is known <strong>for</strong> both her<br />
watercolor journals and her pastel paintings. See<br />
her work at the Art House in Vicksburg, or on her<br />
web-site www.HelensArtHouse.com.<br />
Students will need: 2H or H drawing pencil,<br />
kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, round watercolor<br />
brush (size 6), watercolor paper (Arches cold<br />
press watercolor paper) or a watercolor journal,<br />
paper towels, and a water container. Paint will be<br />
provided or you may bring your own. You are<br />
welcome to call the instructor at 649-3282 <strong>for</strong><br />
more details.<br />
watercolor sketchbook - 420101f<br />
mondays 6:00-8:30PM 9/30-11/04<br />
cms/art 41 $125 / 6wks kleczynski<br />
watercolor sketchbook - 420102f<br />
mondays 6:00-9:00PM 11/18-12/16<br />
cms/art 41 $125 / 5wks kleczynski<br />
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Homeschoolers - All Kinds of Art<br />
(Ages 5-12)<br />
Have your child join the adventure with All Kinds<br />
of Art! Your child will enjoy painting, drawing,<br />
collage, three dimensional projects as well as<br />
suggested favorites of students, and requests of<br />
parents. Each session will introduce new medium<br />
and projects. Join one, or all!<br />
All kinds of art - 520107f<br />
tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm 10/01-10/22<br />
cec/103b $40 / 4wks clark<br />
All kinds of art - 520108f<br />
tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm 11/05-11/26<br />
cec/103b $40 / 4wks clark<br />
Preschool Christmas Projects<br />
Come create holiday decorations and tree<br />
ornaments <strong>for</strong> a kick start to holiday festivities.<br />
Children 2-years old must bring a big person,<br />
children ages 3-5 may come alone or with an<br />
adult. (Ages 2-5)<br />
Christmas projects - 520109f<br />
tuesdays 9:30-10:15am 12/3 & 12/10<br />
cec/103b $48 / 4wks clark
Session 1 (Sept/Oct)<br />
Cartooning<br />
Does your child have a great sense<br />
of humor to compliment his or her<br />
artistic skills If so, your child will<br />
LOVE a Young Rembrandts Cartoon<br />
class. We’ll get the party started with<br />
our drawing of lively, party animals.<br />
Ordinary, school items are brought<br />
to life as we illustrate and personify inanimate<br />
objects. Another challenging lesson will help our<br />
students visualize sounds, and what’s a cartooning<br />
class without learning how to draw expressions<br />
Many of our lessons will introduce students to<br />
drawing exciting, dynamic characters. Give your<br />
child the gift of learning and artistry. Enroll your<br />
student today! (Ages 6-12)<br />
Cartooning 1- 521109F<br />
mondays 6:30-7:30PM 9/16-11/04<br />
CEC/122<br />
$80 / 8wks<br />
Session 2 (Nov/Dec)<br />
Cartooning<br />
With the winter months upon us,<br />
your child may easily fall into traps<br />
of boredom. Rejuvenate your child’s<br />
spark with a Young Rembrandts cartoon<br />
class. Our students will learn how to<br />
draw dynamic characters as they draw<br />
children’s facial expressions. Inanimate<br />
objects will come to life as we personify and<br />
trans<strong>for</strong>m common foods into cartoon characters.<br />
An exciting series of basketball drawings will<br />
excite the sports fan in all of us. In addition to,<br />
and in keeping with the holiday season, we will<br />
draw cartoon characters of a nutcracker and giftwrapped<br />
presents. Give your child the gift of<br />
learning and artistry. Enroll your student today!<br />
(Ages 6-12)<br />
Cartooning 2- 520209F<br />
mondays 6:30-7:30PM 11/11-01/13<br />
CEC/122<br />
$80 / 8wks<br />
Young Rembrandts After School<br />
Back-to-school is in full swing at Young<br />
Rembrandts, as we present drawing lessons that<br />
encompass a fascinating world of color, pattern,<br />
and design. Students will strengthen their marker<br />
rendering skills as they draw a detailed gumball<br />
machine. A drawing of a sandwich will make them<br />
hunger <strong>for</strong> more art. We’ll travel back in time to the<br />
age of the pharaohs as we illustrate a decorative,<br />
Egyptian headdress. An illustration celebrating<br />
the fall season will introduce our colorists to warm<br />
and cool colors. All this and more await your child<br />
in a Young Rembrandts classroom! Sign up today!<br />
(Ages 5-12)<br />
amberly - 521101F<br />
tuesdays 3:50-5:00PM 9/17-11/12<br />
amb/act rm $80 / 8wks (No Class 11/05)<br />
angling rd - 521102F<br />
wednesdays 3:50-5:00PM 9/18-11/06<br />
ang/act rm $80 / 8wks<br />
Central - 521103F<br />
mondays 3:50-5:00PM 9/16-11/04<br />
cel/art<br />
$80 / 8wks<br />
Haverhill - 521104F<br />
tuesdays 3:50-5:00PM 9/17-11/12<br />
hav/act rm $80 / 8wks<br />
Lake Center - 521105F<br />
tuesdays 3:50-5:00PM 9/17-11/12<br />
lce/art rm $80 / 8wks<br />
moorsbridge - 521106F<br />
thursdays 3:50-5:00PM 9/19-11/07<br />
mbe/media $80 / 8wks<br />
12th st - 521107F<br />
wednesdays 3:50-5:00PM 9/18-11/06<br />
twl/up media $80 / 8wks<br />
Young Rembrandts After School<br />
Encourage your elementary student’s enthusiasm<br />
<strong>for</strong> drawing with a Young Rembrandts drawing<br />
class. We will present a variety of stellar lessons<br />
from our extensive catalog. Organic <strong>for</strong>ms and<br />
inorganic <strong>for</strong>ms will be explored in our lessons.<br />
For example, our detailed drawing of a dragonfly<br />
will celebrate one of nature’s most curious insects.<br />
An illustration of a popular automobile will<br />
entertain the more technical-minded student, and a<br />
marker rendering of a nutcracker will remind us of<br />
the holiday season. All this and more await your<br />
child in a Young Rembrandts classroom! Sign up<br />
today! (Ages 5-12) (No Class the weeks of Winter<br />
Break)<br />
angling rd - 521202F<br />
wednesdays 3:50-5:00PM 11/20-01/29<br />
ang/act rm $80 / 8wks<br />
Central - 521203F<br />
mondays 3:50-5:00PM 11/11-01/13<br />
cel/art<br />
$80 / 8wks<br />
Haverhill - 521204F<br />
tuesdays 3:50-5:00PM 11/19-01/21<br />
hav/act rm $80 / 8wks<br />
Lake Center - 521205F<br />
tuesdays 3:50-5:00PM 11/19-01/21<br />
lce/art rm $80 / 8wks<br />
moorsbridge - 521206F<br />
thursdays 3:50-5:00PM 11/21-01/30<br />
mbe/media $80 / 8wks<br />
12th st - 521207F<br />
wednesdays 3:50-5:00PM 11/20-01/29<br />
twl/up media $80 / 8wks<br />
woodland - 521208F<br />
thursdays 3:50-5:00PM 11/21-01/30<br />
wod/art rm $80 / 8wks<br />
woodland - 521108F<br />
thursdays 3:50-5:00PM 9/19-11/07 (No Class 11/27-11/28, 12/23-01/02)<br />
wod/art rm $80 / 8wks<br />
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Academic, <strong>Life</strong> Skills & Special Interest<br />
Engaging Encounters<br />
Engaging Encounters focuses on both<br />
adolescents (10 years of age to 18 years)<br />
and parents of adolescents through student<br />
academics and personal life skill acquisition<br />
to generatively promote adulthood as young<br />
people grow to assume it responsibly.<br />
Who is the (Teen) Stranger in<br />
Your House Utilizing Tools to<br />
Navigate the Teen Phase - Part 1<br />
What parents say: “This helped me remember what<br />
it was like…and to see from their viewpoint…I<br />
can support them more than just loving them.”<br />
Your child as a teen can seem like a stranger you<br />
hardly recognize…your world is probably being<br />
rocked by more than loud music. What is going<br />
on inside that head And how are you responding<br />
Included are tools, exercises, and activities <strong>for</strong> real<br />
life navigation of being a parent of a teen.<br />
Stranger in your house -<br />
saturdays 9:00-11:00am 9/07 & 9/14<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Stranger in your house -<br />
mondays 6:30-8:30pm 9/23 & 9/30<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Bullying: Unmasking It <strong>for</strong> Teens<br />
Bullying is serious. Learn what it is and how to<br />
deal with bullies. What teens say: “Oh…I get<br />
it…I can do something differently.” It happens<br />
in schools, on-line, and elsewhere. Students will<br />
learn what the bully mask is, how to deal with<br />
bullies, how what they do plays a role in bullying,<br />
and, importantly, what they can do to change the<br />
bully victim pattern. (Ages 12 to 18)<br />
Bullying - 440106f<br />
saturdays 11:00am-1:00pm 10/05 & 10/12<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Bullying - 440107f<br />
mondays 6:30-8:30pm 10/21 & 10/28<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Bullying: Parents Can Unmask It<br />
<strong>for</strong> Selves to Help Teens<br />
Bullying occurs everywhere -- parents can help<br />
Teens cope by knowing what to do <strong>for</strong> them -- and<br />
what the indicators are that may signal their teen is<br />
dealing with it. Unmasking bullying reveals how<br />
it occurs, why it occurs, and what can be done to<br />
stop it.<br />
Bullying <strong>for</strong> parents - 440108f<br />
saturday 9:00-11:00am 10/19 & 10/26<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Who is the (Teen) Stranger in<br />
Your House Utilizing Tools to<br />
Navigate the Teen Phase - Part 2<br />
Generate an authentic and harmonic relationship<br />
with your teen. With new knowledge of your<br />
communication and thinking patterns, you will<br />
learn skills and tools that will help you create a<br />
family dynamic that guides your teen, as you<br />
desire, toward the responsible adult he/she will<br />
soon become. What parents say: “I am always<br />
doing my best…this taught me something else I<br />
can do.”<br />
Stranger Part 2 - 440110f<br />
mondays 6:30-8:30pm 11/04 & 11/11<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
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Teen Study Skills:<br />
Resetting the Buttons<br />
A quick quiz will answer <strong>for</strong> teens: How are your<br />
study skills Activities and exercises will help<br />
teens reset new habits and generate achievable<br />
goals <strong>for</strong> academic – and life – success. (Ages<br />
12-18)<br />
teen study skills - 440101f<br />
wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 9/11 & 9/25<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
teen study skills - 440111f<br />
saturday 9:00-11:00am 11/16 & 11/23<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Teens & Money: “Gimme Some”<br />
Teaches basic money management around a<br />
personal money-related desire. What teens<br />
say: “This class is too short! I didn’t want it to<br />
end!” This is the time of life when real adult<br />
practices can be instilled <strong>for</strong> lifelong responsible<br />
behavior. Genuine money understanding and<br />
management understood through money games,<br />
demonstrations, role play, and discussion.<br />
(Ages 12-16)<br />
“gimme some” - 440102f<br />
saturdays 9:00-11:00am 9/21 & 9/28<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
“gimme some” - 440112f<br />
Mondays 6:30-8:30pm 11/18 & 11/25<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Writing Personal Statements<br />
Students uncover their unique assets and learn<br />
to write personal statements that can turn their<br />
scholarship and college applications into unique<br />
representations of them. (Ages 12-18)<br />
personal statements - 440109f<br />
wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 10/23 & 10/30<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Writing - Making a Persuasive<br />
Argument<br />
Students will learn the fundamentals of a strong<br />
lead, solid position statement, and making a<br />
persuasive argument. These writing elements<br />
are the basis <strong>for</strong> academic research writing,<br />
presentations, and many other real life persuasion<br />
situations, including family discussions. Students<br />
will discover topics that are of deep concern to<br />
them and learn how to support their opinions with<br />
research. Excellent preparation and practice <strong>for</strong><br />
high school research paper writing. Based on<br />
college-level best practices. (Ages 12-18)<br />
persuasive writing - 440105f<br />
monday 6:30-8:30pm 10/07 & 10/14<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Inquiry Writing: Learning<br />
Research through Personal<br />
Quest<br />
Research writing where students put writing<br />
“fears” aside as they embark on a fun and personal<br />
quest of their choice. Activities are designed to<br />
stimulate individual curiosity and inspire the<br />
writer within – and solve problems. What teens<br />
say: “I never knew writing could be so much fun!”<br />
(Ages 12-18)<br />
Inquiry Writing - 440103f<br />
wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 10/02 & 10/09<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
Inquiry Writing - 440104f<br />
Saturday 9:00-11:00am 10/05 & 10/12<br />
cec/123 $35 / person ririe-kurz<br />
www.PPSCommEd.org 269.323.6700 23
Academic, <strong>Life</strong> Skills & Special Interest continued...<br />
Adult<br />
Exercises in Fiction Writing<br />
Learn about and share fiction writing in a<br />
relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Work on<br />
characterization, plot, dialogue, point of view,<br />
setting, sharpening prose, and much more.<br />
Class members will write weekly assignments<br />
and share at least some of their writing in class.<br />
Instructor will provide lectures and handouts, lead<br />
discussions, and respond in writing to students’<br />
work each week.<br />
Instructor Wilma Kahn has an MFA in Creative<br />
Writing (WMU) and a Doctor of Arts in English<br />
(SUNY) Albany. Her work has appeared in<br />
newspapers, magazines, and literary journals. Her<br />
detective novel, Big Black Hole, was published in<br />
2005 and 2008.<br />
Fiction writing - 318101f<br />
thursdays 6:30-8:00pm 9/05-10/10<br />
chs/1131 $75 / 6wks kahn<br />
More Exercises<br />
in Fiction Writing<br />
Learn about and share fiction writing in a relaxed<br />
and supportive atmosphere. Topics include<br />
conflict in fiction, borrowed characters, central<br />
image, metaphor, magical realism, sentence<br />
variety, and more. Class members will write<br />
weekly assignments and share at least some of<br />
their writing in class. Instructor will provide<br />
lectures and handout, lead discussions, and<br />
respond in writing to students’ work each week.<br />
Open to new and returning students.<br />
Fiction writing - 318102f<br />
thursdays 6:30-8:00pm 10/17-12/05<br />
chs/1131 $75 / 6wks kahn<br />
Learn To Juggle<br />
Amaze your family and impress your friends.<br />
Juggling is joyful, relaxing, and still legal! It’s<br />
a great stress reducer <strong>for</strong> people who have too<br />
much to juggle. Almost anyone can learn how in<br />
just a few minutes. If you can throw and catch a<br />
ball, you can learn to juggle. Success Guaranteed!<br />
Juggling - 224101F<br />
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 PM 10/2 Only<br />
NMS/CAF $18 / 1 Night Young<br />
Soul Collage<br />
Personal<br />
Exploration<br />
Through Imagery<br />
You can learn more<br />
about yourself,<br />
your motivations and inspirations through<br />
SoulCollage®. SoulCollage® is a creative<br />
process of making beautiful collaged cards from<br />
images you are drawn to. The cards are then used<br />
to gain self-knowledge and insight. Each card has<br />
a personal meaning to the creator. There are 4<br />
different types of card suits that will be explored.<br />
These include aspects of your inner self; people;<br />
pets and wisdom figures that have been important<br />
in your life; companion animal energies <strong>for</strong> each<br />
of the energy centers known as chakras; and the<br />
archetypal energies. The first class will introduce<br />
you to the SoulCollage® process and the four<br />
types of cards. You will make at least one card<br />
per class. This new technique is taught by a<br />
trained facilitator. No art experience necessary.<br />
All supplies are provided.<br />
soul collage - 416101f<br />
mondays 7:00-9:30pm 10/07-10/28<br />
chs/1131 $70/4wks or $20/ea bassett<br />
Sleep Apnea<br />
Are you a sufferer of Sleep Apnea Would<br />
you like to learn ways to make it easier to live<br />
with Instructor, Bruce Stein, has used a BIPAP<br />
system “Barbara” every night, except one, since<br />
November 1999. Through the school of hard<br />
knocks, he learned how to modify the CPAP/<br />
BIPAP system to make it much more user<br />
friendly. He shares the tricks he has learned and<br />
used regarding how to use CPAP or BIPAP both<br />
at home and when traveling. Come join him <strong>for</strong><br />
an hour and go home to get a better night’s sleep.<br />
Fee includes: CPAP and Sleep Apnea – A User’s<br />
Manual By a User.<br />
Sleep apnea - 410101f<br />
thursday 7:00-8:00pm 11/07 only<br />
cec/pt1 $18 / 1 night stein<br />
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Youth<br />
Becoming a Confident Learner<br />
Steps to Success in Middle School & Beyond<br />
Students and parents often feel anxiety about<br />
the transition from elementary to middle school.<br />
This one-hour workshop is designed by a <strong>for</strong>mer<br />
middle school special education teacher <strong>for</strong><br />
students AND their parents. The class addresses<br />
topics including communication between parents<br />
and teachers, organizational tips, and how<br />
to proactively prepare <strong>for</strong> projects and tests.<br />
Students will leave with specific strategies to<br />
help them feel more confident about the academic<br />
challenges of middle school. Some of the tips can<br />
be used throughout high school and college, so<br />
it’s important that students develop useful habits<br />
early. One or both parents are required to attend<br />
with their child. A handout will be provided.<br />
(Grades 5-8)<br />
Confident learner- 610101F<br />
tuesday 6:00-7:00pm 9/24 only<br />
wms/media $45 / person asa staff<br />
Our Birthday<br />
Parties<br />
Are A Blast!<br />
6811 WEST KL AVE<br />
KALAMAZOO, MI<br />
(between 8th and 9th streets)<br />
269-978-8543<br />
www.madscience.org/kalamazoo<br />
ACT Preparation Workshop<br />
All Squared Away, L.L.C. is offering a threehour<br />
ACT Preparation Workshop to help high<br />
school sophomores, juniors, and seniors prepare<br />
to confidently take the ACT. This is done by<br />
explaining the <strong>for</strong>mat of the test, sharing the<br />
types of questions to expect <strong>for</strong> each section of<br />
the test, teaching general and specific test-taking<br />
strategies, giving tips <strong>for</strong> pacing during the test,<br />
explaining the rubric <strong>for</strong> the Writing Test, as well<br />
as administering and correcting mini practice<br />
tests. The best way to reduce anxiety and increase<br />
confidence is to be familiar with expectations.<br />
The requirement of all juniors in MI to take<br />
the ACT as part of the Michigan Merit Exam<br />
(given in March) makes it essential that students<br />
proactively prepare. Students should bring a<br />
pencil and calculator. A manual that includes a<br />
complete practice test will be provided <strong>for</strong> in-class<br />
and home use. (Grades 10-12)<br />
act preparation- 610102F<br />
tuesday 5:30-8:30pm 11/19 only<br />
nhs/comm $75 / person asa staff<br />
Wonders of Science<br />
Does your child have the nerve to EXPLORE the<br />
world around us In this Mad Science series your<br />
child will embark on a new adventure each week!<br />
They will explore underwater and learn about our<br />
fascinating oceans. Children will also take a trip<br />
through the Mad Science kitchen and mix-up some<br />
exciting potions. We won’t stop there because<br />
your child will also be amazed by volcanoes<br />
and learn about the big world of tiny particles.<br />
All Mad Science classes are filled with handson<br />
learning awe-inspiring experiments, and cool<br />
take-home projects so your child can be a junior<br />
Mad Scientist at home! *Note: Registrations no<br />
longer taken through the Community Education<br />
office. $89 / 6WKS<br />
Register at<br />
(269) 978-8543 or<br />
Kalamazoo.MadScience.org.<br />
wonders of science 3:45-5:00pm<br />
Amberly Mon 9/30-11/04 act rm<br />
Angling Rd. Tues 10/01-11/12* act rm<br />
Central El. Wed 10/02-11/06 cafe<br />
Haverhill Thur 10/03-11/21* act rm<br />
Lake Center Thur 10/03-11/21* art rm<br />
Moorsbridge Tue 10/01-11/12* art rm<br />
Woodland Mon 9/30-11/04 art rm<br />
12th St. Thur 10/03-11/21* art rm<br />
(*No class 11/05) (*No class 10/31 & 11/14)<br />
www.PPSCommEd.org 269.323.6700 25
Academic, <strong>Life</strong> Skills & Special Interest continued...<br />
Adult Language<br />
Youth Language<br />
Adult Beginning French<br />
This introductory course is <strong>for</strong> anyone seeking<br />
personal enrichment as well as <strong>for</strong> those planning<br />
to visit France. It is designed to provide travelers<br />
with a broad vocabulary of everyday expressions,<br />
with emphasis on correct pronunciation, only<br />
essential grammar will be introduced. (Additional<br />
assignments shall be provided <strong>for</strong> those with<br />
previous knowledge.) Students should bring<br />
along a tape or digital voice recorder as well as<br />
a small notebook to aid in creating a personal<br />
dictionary. Early enrollment, prior to September<br />
24 will guarantee a free book and other pertinent<br />
tutorials.<br />
Beginning french - 452101F<br />
tuesdays 6:30-8:30PM 10/01-10/29<br />
cec/123 $65 / 4wks blum<br />
Beginning Conversational<br />
Spanish<br />
Want to go to Mexico, the Caribbean, South<br />
America or just learn to converse with someone<br />
right here in the USA that speaks Spanish Come<br />
and learn every day vocabulary, be it <strong>for</strong> business<br />
or pleasure. No prior knowledge of the language<br />
necessary. We will start from the beginning! Fee<br />
includes book.<br />
spanish adult 1- 450101F<br />
thursdays 7:00-8:30PM 9/12-10/10<br />
cec/123 $85 / 5wks Jackson<br />
Advanced Conversational<br />
Spanish<br />
This is a continuation of Adult Beginning<br />
Conversational Spanish with emphasis on new<br />
vocabulary and speaking ability. Past and future<br />
tenses will be introduced. $65 <strong>for</strong> returning<br />
students / $85 <strong>for</strong> new students (fee includes<br />
Practical Spanish Grammar book).<br />
spanish Adv. adult - 450102F<br />
thursdays 7:00-8:30PM 10/17-11/21<br />
cec/123 $65 / $85 - 5wks Jackson<br />
(Nov 7 meet at Ang/media)<br />
(no class 11/14)<br />
Chinese Mandarin<br />
Ni-Hao, Huanying!<br />
Welcome to Jamie Lesman’s Chinese Class!<br />
These classes are designed to enable students<br />
from 1st to 5th grade to experience and learn<br />
Chinese language as well as Chinese culture<br />
with games, role plays, Chinese crafts and fun<br />
activities. Students will learn basic greetings, selfintroduction<br />
and simple daily conversations.<br />
Chinese Mandarin 1- 435101f<br />
tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM 9/10-10/22<br />
CEC/122 $70 / 7wks Lesman<br />
*Experienced students welcome<br />
Chinese Mandarin 2- 435102f<br />
tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM 10/29-12/17<br />
CEC/122 $70 / 7wks lesman<br />
*Experienced & returning students welcome<br />
(No Class 11/26)<br />
Preschool Spanish<br />
Come and join in the fun as your youngster,<br />
3-5 years of age, learns Spanish. Mrs. Shelley<br />
Jackson will introduce your child to the Spanish<br />
language and culture through communicative and<br />
interactive activities such as singing, games and<br />
stories. Each session is open to new enrollments as<br />
well as continuing students. Research shows that<br />
learning a <strong>for</strong>eign language at a young age helps<br />
develop strong problem solving and analytical<br />
skills. At this age, children are able to naturally<br />
and easily acquire a second language. Join in on<br />
the fun! (Ages 3-5)<br />
Preschool Spanish- 590101F<br />
thursdays 9:30-9:50am 9/12-10/10<br />
cec/103b $26 / 5wks Jackson<br />
Preschool Spanish- 590102F<br />
thursdays 9:30-9:50am 10/17-11/21<br />
cec/103b $26 / 5wks Jackson<br />
(no class 11/14)<br />
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“Mom, what is that in our yard”<br />
“That’s a squirrel, son.”<br />
Get out more...<br />
Get your son outside and in Scouting!<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about the Boy Scouts, and the available programs,<br />
please visit www.beascout.org, or call our local<br />
Field Service Council at 269-343-4687<br />
“Mom, what is that in our yard”<br />
Meet your “That’s future a with squirrel, confidence. son.”<br />
Get out more...<br />
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For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about the Boy Scouts, and the available programs,<br />
please visit www.beascout.org, or call our local<br />
Field Service Council at 269-343-4687<br />
Confident retirement is not a guarantee of future financial results.<br />
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.<br />
© 2013 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.<br />
Randy Orwig, CRPC®, CLTC<br />
Financial Advisor<br />
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor<br />
Chimner & Orwig<br />
A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise<br />
Financial Services, Inc.<br />
7130 S. Westnedge Avenue, Suite 200<br />
<strong>Portage</strong>, MI 49002-4209<br />
269.488.2004<br />
randy.e.orwig@ampf.com<br />
ameripriseadvisors.com/randy.e.orwig<br />
www.PPSCommEd.org 269.323.6700 27
Business & Technology<br />
Computers Don’t Byte<br />
This is a great class <strong>for</strong> beginners and those with<br />
very limited knowledge of the Microsoft Office<br />
Professional Software Suite. You will learn to<br />
use Windows Explorer, Word, Excel, Access,<br />
PowerPoint and photo editing software. Dedicated<br />
students can progress from very basic computer<br />
skills to a working knowledge of the Microsoft<br />
Office Professional software. Students must<br />
bring a flash drive, with a minimum of 1GB.<br />
The first hour of the class will be lecture and<br />
demonstration. The second hour will be hands-on<br />
learning working on in-class assignments. Don’t<br />
be afraid – Computers Don’t Byte!<br />
Computers Don’t byte - 320105f<br />
tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm 9/24-11/05<br />
adm/comp lab $85 / 7wks bland<br />
Maximize Your Excel Skills<br />
This class is geared to those new to the Excel<br />
program and to those wishing to improve their<br />
Excel skills. Students should be com<strong>for</strong>table with<br />
basic computer skills. All students will progress<br />
from the beginning to maximize their Excel skills<br />
to the highest level desired.<br />
Students must bring a flash drive, with a<br />
minimum of 1GB.<br />
Excel - 320101F<br />
tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm 9/17-10/15<br />
adm/comp lab $72 / 5wks bland<br />
Excel - 320102F<br />
thursdays 6:30-8:30pm 9/19-10/17<br />
adm/comp lab $72 / 5wks bland<br />
Excel - 320106F<br />
tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm 10/22-11/19<br />
adm/comp lab $72 / 5wks bland<br />
Making Money the eBay Way<br />
Learn to sell anything from your own household<br />
goods, to arts & crafts you make yourself, to<br />
bargains you find and wish to share. You’ll learn<br />
how to get setup on eBay, Paypal, Photobucket<br />
and Auctionsniper. You’ll learn the ins and outs<br />
of when and how to bid and sell. Learn how<br />
to describe, photograph and use identifiable<br />
keywords to maximize sales and find out the best<br />
days and times to list your items depending on<br />
what it is you are selling. Learn how to select the<br />
least expensive and most reliable shipping service<br />
<strong>for</strong> your item, print labels from your own personal<br />
computer and have the parcels picked up at your<br />
convenience. Learn to buy, list, sell, pack and ship<br />
and even become an eBay Powerseller. Have a<br />
blast, be your own boss, and make money doing<br />
it…the eBay way!<br />
ebay - 314101f<br />
thursdays 6:30-8:30pm 9/12-10/03<br />
cec/124 $65 / 4wks calco<br />
ebay - 314102f<br />
thursdays 6:30-8:30pm 10/10-10/31<br />
cec/124 $65 / 4wks calco<br />
Maximize Your PowerPoint Skills<br />
This class is geared to those new to the PowerPoint<br />
program and to those wishing to improve their<br />
PowerPoint skills. After the basics, all students<br />
will progress in unison to maximize their<br />
proficiency in PowerPoint. The class will progress<br />
through all aspects of PowerPoint structure,<br />
design, creation and presentation.<br />
Students must bring a flash drive, with a<br />
minimum of 1GB.<br />
Powerpoint - 320103F<br />
tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm 9/17-10/15<br />
adm/comp lab $72 / 5wks bland<br />
powerpoint - 320104F<br />
tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm 10/22-11/19<br />
adm/comp lab $72 / 5wks bland<br />
powerpoint - 320107F<br />
thursdays 6:30-8:30pm 10/24-11/21<br />
adm/comp lab $72 / 5wks bland<br />
Publish Your Book<br />
Bruce Stein, Author of “Sleep Apnea and CPAP<br />
– A User’s Manual By a User” will explain how,<br />
with the correct text and cover files, you can<br />
publish your own book in less than a week <strong>for</strong><br />
less than $150 and sell through Amazon, Barnes<br />
& Noble and other book stores.<br />
publish your book - 317101F<br />
tuesday 7:00-8:00pm 10/29 only<br />
cec/pt1 $15 stein<br />
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Patent Law <strong>for</strong> Inventors<br />
Patent Law will be presented <strong>for</strong> the inventor who<br />
wants to learn about patent law and the process<br />
of patenting an invention regardless of whether<br />
it is chemical, electrical or mechanical. The<br />
course will include: The assignees rights; what<br />
constitutes a patentable invention; electronic<br />
searching; timelines and guidelines <strong>for</strong> filing and<br />
prosecuting patent applications; citing prior art.<br />
The instructor has practiced patent law <strong>for</strong> over 30<br />
years in the private and public sector and has filed<br />
and prosecuted to issue hundreds of patents.<br />
The instructor is a pharmacist, has a Ph.D. in<br />
fermentation chemistry and is an attorney. He has<br />
practiced patent law <strong>for</strong> over 30 years with Pharmacia<br />
and in private practice. He has filed and prosecuted to<br />
issue hundreds of patents (both US and <strong>for</strong>eign), has<br />
argued appeals at the Board of Appeals, has participated<br />
in US District Court proceedings, argued at the Court<br />
of Appeals in Wahington, DC and managed the Asgrow<br />
case at the US Supreme Court.<br />
Selling a Home<br />
Thinking of making a move this year Learn<br />
what is involved in selling your home <strong>for</strong> the<br />
highest possible price in the shortest period of<br />
time. Topics include: preparing your home be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
it goes on the market, the steps of the sales and<br />
negotiation process, inspections and what buyers<br />
look <strong>for</strong> in a home. Seminar presenter is Kathy<br />
Fosmoe, a local Realtor and licensed teacher. Fee:<br />
$10 per person or $15 per couple.<br />
Selling a home - 315101F<br />
tuesday 6:30-8:30pm 9/24<br />
cec/129 $10 / $15 fosmoe<br />
Selling a home - 315105F<br />
thursday 6:30-8:30pm 10/24<br />
cec/129 $10 / $15 fosmoe<br />
Patent Law - 311101f<br />
thursdays 7:00-9:00pm 10/17-10/31<br />
cec/pt1 $95 / 3wks stein<br />
Thinking Condo<br />
Tired of exterior home maintenance Considering<br />
condominium living Potential buyers often ask:<br />
What are association Fees What do they cover<br />
What is the association responsible <strong>for</strong> Can I<br />
have a pet These questions and many others will<br />
be discussed. Seminar presenter is Kathy fosmoe,<br />
a local Realtor and certified teacher. Fee: $10 per<br />
person or $15 per couple.<br />
Thinking Condo - 315103F<br />
thursday 6:30-8:30pm 9/26<br />
cec/129 $10 / $15 fosmoe<br />
Thinking condo - 315106F<br />
tuesday 6:30-8:30pm 10/22<br />
cec/129 $10 / $15 fosmoe<br />
Buying a Home<br />
First time home buyer What steps are involved<br />
Working with a lender, <strong>for</strong>ms, inspections, and<br />
negotiations are some of the topics discussed.<br />
Seminar presenter is Kathy Fosmoe, a local<br />
Realtor and certified teacher. Fee: $10 per person<br />
or $15 per couple.<br />
Buying a home - 315102F<br />
wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 9/25<br />
cec/129 $10 / $15 fosmoe<br />
Buying a home - 315104F<br />
wednesday 6:30-8:30pm 10/24<br />
cec/129 $10 / $15 fosmoe<br />
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The Estate Plan & The Estate Planning Process<br />
This program will provide in<strong>for</strong>mation on estate and probate law. The program will discuss the<br />
importance and relevance of documents comprising a comprehensive estate. Funding of the trust will<br />
also be discussed. More in<strong>for</strong>mation on this class can be found in our on-line Brochure<br />
Estate Planning - 310101F<br />
thursday 7:00-8:30pm 9/19 only<br />
cec/pt1 $25 / person dombos<br />
Estate Planning - 310102F<br />
wednesday 7:00-8:30pm 10/16 only<br />
cec/pt1 $25 / person dombos<br />
Estate Planning - 310103F<br />
wednesday 7:00-8:30pm 11/13 only<br />
cec/pt1 $25 / person dombos<br />
Long-Term Care:<br />
What is Your Plan<br />
People are living much longer today and the odds<br />
of experiencing a long term illness has increased<br />
substantially. This offering will address: Odds of<br />
needing care; the different types of care available;<br />
options to pay the cost of a long term illness;<br />
the role of Medicaid in long term care. Both<br />
traditional and non-traditional options of paying<br />
the cost of a long term illness or nursing home stay<br />
will be covered.<br />
Long-Term care - 414101F<br />
tuesday 6:30-7:30pm 10/22 ONLY<br />
cec/124 $21 / person HIGGINS<br />
Choice One In-Home Care<br />
Helping seniors remain in their homes<br />
A full line of personal care services including Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support<br />
Meal Planning & Preparation – Medication Supervision<br />
Light Housekeeping & Maintenance<br />
Transportation & Errands - Personalized Care Plans<br />
(269) 327-HOME www.ChoiceOneInHome.com<br />
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Aquatics<br />
Adult Aquatics<br />
Water Exercise<br />
This class is a great all around water workout that<br />
includes cardio conditioning, toning, and balance<br />
components. Portable steps are available <strong>for</strong><br />
easier pool access.<br />
Water Exercise - 116101f<br />
m/w/f 8:15-9:00am 9/09-10/18<br />
wms/pool $72 / 6wks<br />
Water Exercise - 116102f<br />
m/w/f 8:15-9:00am 10/21-12/06<br />
wms/pool $72 / 6wks<br />
(No class week of 11/25)<br />
Water Exercise - 116103s<br />
m/w/f 8:15-9:00am 12/09-01/31<br />
wms/pool $72 / 6wks<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> Aquatic Club Masters<br />
This program is offered by Ty Parker, head coach<br />
of the <strong>Portage</strong> Aquatic Club. The philosophy<br />
of the Masters Swim Team is to provide fun,<br />
fitness, and friendly competition (if desired), in a<br />
positive environment of athletic encouragement.<br />
PAC Masters is open to experienced swimmers<br />
19-years and older. Proof of USMS membership<br />
is required. Swimmers are assigned to lanes<br />
with others of similar abilities, and workouts are<br />
adjusted according to the experience and ability<br />
of the swimmers in each lane.<br />
Lap swim times are available on Tuesdays and<br />
Thursdays to PAC Masters members who do<br />
not want to follow the workout schedule or<br />
who simply want additional time to swim on<br />
their own. Refer to the Master Aquatic Club<br />
description <strong>for</strong> morning lap swim schedule and<br />
additional fees.<br />
Fee; $10 per visit - CHECKS ONLY - payable<br />
to <strong>Portage</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>. You can register <strong>for</strong><br />
the season (September 17-March 15) through<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> Community Education and pay in 6<br />
payments of $80 each, due on or be<strong>for</strong>e the<br />
10th of each month after the first payment.<br />
You can have payments set up on “Auto Pay”<br />
to avoid a $10 late fee (you will need to notify<br />
the Community Education Office). If you pay<br />
in-full, in advance, <strong>for</strong> the season, you will<br />
receive a 10% discount. Minimum number of<br />
committed participants will be required to run<br />
this program.<br />
Please contact the Community Education office<br />
at 323-6700 <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
PAC Masters - 513108f<br />
Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30-7:00 AM 9/17-3/15<br />
wMS/Pool $80/mo - 6 payments Parker<br />
$432 paid in full<br />
(No class 12/23 through 1/03) Master Aquatic Club -<br />
Lap Swim<br />
LIFETIME FITNESS . . . This is the number<br />
one priority of this program. Lap swimming is<br />
a means of staying in superb physical condition<br />
Are you a Certified<br />
<strong>Life</strong>guard<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
needs you!<br />
Call 269-323-6700<br />
<strong>for</strong> a lifetime. NOTE: Participants need not be<br />
a competitive swimmer to take part! Swimming<br />
time is available Monday through Friday from<br />
6:00 to 7:30 a.m. at West Middle School. Fee is<br />
$5 per visit or you may purchase a pass from the<br />
lifeguard on duty <strong>for</strong> $40 - good <strong>for</strong> 10 visits.<br />
Participants may come as often or as little as they<br />
wish. No preregistration. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
call the <strong>Portage</strong> Community Education Office at<br />
323-6700. Pool will be closed November 27-19<br />
and December 23-January 3.<br />
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Youth Aquatics<br />
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For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, go to: www.portageaquaticclub.com<br />
To register, go to: www.ppscommed.org<br />
PAC Swim Lessons (Ages 4-8)<br />
PAC Junior Learn to Swim/Pre-competitive<br />
Swim Program is a learn to swim program<br />
provided by the <strong>Portage</strong> Aquatic Club. Swimmers<br />
will be placed on the first day of class. There are<br />
3 levels in this learn to swim program. No USA<br />
membership fees.<br />
PAC Water Adjustment - Front float, back float,<br />
submersions and safety is the key. Goal: Get<br />
com<strong>for</strong>table in water.<br />
PAC Floaters - Breath control, steramlined float,<br />
back float, dog paddle, back kicking and safety<br />
will be taught. Goal: To be able to float.<br />
PAC Boaters - Streamline kick, beginner<br />
freestyle, freestyle breathing, backstroke and front<br />
crawl are the emphasis. Swimmers that complete<br />
this class will be ready <strong>for</strong> Croc Jr.<br />
Goal: Swim crawl and backstroke one length of<br />
the pool.<br />
$50 / 3wks (6 lessons)<br />
PAC Junior - 513109f 9/11-9/28<br />
Wednesdays 5:35-6:05pm wms<br />
Saturdays 11:00-11:30am wms<br />
PAC Junior - 513110f 9/11-9/28<br />
Wednesdays 6:10-6:40pm wms<br />
Saturdays 11:35-12:05pm wms<br />
PAC Junior - 513111f 10/02-10/19<br />
Wednesdays 5:35-6:05pm wms<br />
Saturdays 11:00-11:30am wms<br />
PAC Junior - 513112f 10/02-10/19<br />
Wednesdays 6:10-6:40pm wms<br />
Saturdays 11:35-12:05pm wms<br />
PAC Junior - 513113f 10/23-11/09<br />
Wednesdays 5:35-6:05pm wms<br />
Saturdays 11:00-11:30am wms<br />
PAC Junior - 513114f 10/23-11/09<br />
Wednesdays 6:10-6:40pm wms<br />
Saturdays 11:35-12:05pm wms<br />
PAC Junior - 513115f 12/04-12/21<br />
Wednesdays 5:35-6:05pm wms<br />
Saturdays 11:00-11:30am wms<br />
PAC Junior - 513116f 12/04-12/21<br />
Wednesdays 6:10-6:40pm wms<br />
Saturdays 11:35-12:05pm wms<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> Aquatic Club Swim<br />
Team<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> Aquatic Club was developed <strong>for</strong> age<br />
group swimmers who wish to cultivate their<br />
swimming ability. The program runs nearly yearround<br />
(mid- September through mid-March and<br />
mid-April through early August). The program is<br />
open to swimmers age 6 and older who can swim<br />
the length of the pool. (Swimmers new to PAC<br />
need to meet with a coach to determine placement.<br />
Previous swimmers that are unsure of placement,<br />
contact Coach Parker at parkertyk@gmail.com).<br />
See group description <strong>for</strong> tryout dates and times.<br />
This is not a “learn-to-swim” program.<br />
PAC offers “open enrollment” and fees can be<br />
paid on a monthly basis, due in advance, on or<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e the 10th of each month. A $10 late fee will<br />
be assessed <strong>for</strong> payments received after that date.<br />
You have the option to pay <strong>for</strong> the entire season<br />
and receive 10% discount. There is also a small<br />
discount <strong>for</strong> multiple children enrolled.<br />
Participants are encouraged to swim the maximum<br />
number of practices offered. There will be no<br />
prorating of monthly membership fees if your<br />
swimmer chooses to swim fewer days or start in<br />
the middle of a billing period.<br />
USA membership is required. Fee is $59 annually,<br />
payable to <strong>Portage</strong> Swimming. USA Swimming<br />
offers, as a benefit of membership, insurance<br />
coverage to its members and member clubs to<br />
include General Liability and Excess Accident<br />
Medical coverage. USA meet fees vary by meet.<br />
*You can find more in<strong>for</strong>mation about PAC on<br />
their website: www.portageaquaticclub.com<br />
*Tryouts <strong>for</strong> swimmers new to the PAC<br />
program will be held September 3, 4 and 5<br />
from 5pm to 6pm at West Middle School<br />
*Season Begins September 9th and ends March<br />
28th<br />
Monthly Auto Pay Plan<br />
To particpate in the Monthly Auto<br />
Pay Plan, you MUST contact Cherie<br />
McMullin at (269) 323-6770.
Junior Crocs-Green/Black<br />
Ages 6-12<br />
In the Junior Crocs Developmental Program,<br />
there are two divisions; Green and Black. Much<br />
of the focus in these groups will be on learning<br />
proper technique and developing a basic level<br />
of endurance upon which to build in the future.<br />
This program will incorporate local dual/tri-meets<br />
and inter-squad, very fun and low-key swimming<br />
competitions that may happen during practice<br />
time (aka, ‘Fun Meet’), with the goal of providing<br />
both swimmers and their parents an opportunity to<br />
gain a better understanding of swimming be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
doing the higher level USA Swimming meets.<br />
Please contact Coach Parker @ parkertyk@gmail.<br />
com <strong>for</strong> a tryout.<br />
(Swimmers new to PAC need to meet with<br />
a coach to determine placement. Previous<br />
swimmers that are unsure of placement,<br />
contact Coach Parker.)<br />
Jr. Crocs/Green - 513101f<br />
Tue/Thurs 5:30-6:00pm<br />
Saturday 9:30-10:00am<br />
WMS/Pool<br />
$45/mo - 6 payments<br />
$243 - paid in full<br />
Parker<br />
Jr. Crocs/Black - 513102f<br />
Monday 5:30-6:15pm<br />
Tuesday 6:00-6:45pm<br />
Thursday 6:00-6:45pm<br />
Saturday 10:00-10:45am<br />
WMS/Pool<br />
Parker<br />
$60/mo - 6 payments<br />
$324 - paid in full<br />
*Must Attend minimum 2 Practices<br />
Senior Crocs-Green/Black<br />
Ages 13 and up<br />
As swimmers enter this group, training will<br />
become increasingly specialized. They will begin<br />
to train in their primary strokes several times a<br />
week. They will be tested to develop paces <strong>for</strong><br />
their specific level of training. This will allow<br />
grouping with others who share the same paces<br />
to provide a competitive training atmosphere. In<br />
general, there will be a distance group, a middle<br />
distance group, and lanes designated to specific<br />
strokes. (Swimmers new to PAC need to meet<br />
with a coach to determine placement. Previous<br />
swimmers that are unsure of placement,<br />
contact Coach Parker.)<br />
Commitment: Senior Crocs/Green-Swimmers<br />
are expected to be at a minimum of 4 practices a<br />
week and may participate in up to as many as 7.<br />
Senior Crocs/Black- If participating in a national<br />
meet, 100% practice attendance is required.<br />
Senior Crocs/Green - 513106f<br />
Mon-thur 3:30-5:30 pm<br />
Tue/thuRS (Dryland) 6:00-7:00 am<br />
sat (Dry/Swim) 8:30-9:30 am<br />
wms/POOL<br />
$130 (w/Dryland) - 6 PAYMENTS<br />
$702 (w/Dryland) - PAID IN FULL<br />
$115 (No Dryland) - 6 PAYMENTS<br />
$621 (No Dryland) - PAID IN FULL<br />
Senior Crocs/Black - 513107f<br />
Monday<br />
5:30-7:00 am<br />
Tue/thuRS (Dryland) 6:00-7:00 am<br />
Sat (Dry/Swim) 7:00-9:30 am<br />
Mon-FRI<br />
3:30-5:30 pm<br />
wms/POOL<br />
$150/MO - 6 PAYMENTS<br />
$810 - PAID IN FULL<br />
Parker<br />
Parker<br />
Crocs-Green/Black<br />
Ages 8-12<br />
This group covers basic swimming endurance, swimming speed change, and aerobic development.<br />
Swimming technique is expanded. These swimmers are expected to have learned all four racing strokes<br />
and are now aimed at increasing both technical work and training. IM training and advancement is<br />
developed. See PAC website <strong>for</strong> further goals.<br />
(Swimmers new to PAC need to meet with a coach to determine placement. Previous swimmers<br />
that are unsure of placement, contact Coach Parker.)<br />
Crocs/Green - 513103f 9/09-3/28<br />
Mon-Thur 7:00-8:00pm cms/pool<br />
Friday 5:30-6:30pm wms/POOL<br />
$80/mo - 6 payments Parker<br />
$432 - Paid in full<br />
Crocs/Green - 513104f 9/09-3/28<br />
Monday<br />
6:15-7:15pm<br />
Tue-Thur<br />
6:45-7:45pm<br />
Friday<br />
5:30-6:30pm<br />
wms/POOL<br />
Parker<br />
$80/mo - 6 payments<br />
$432 - Paid in full<br />
*Choose 1 of the 2 options<br />
offered <strong>for</strong> Crocs/Green<br />
Crocs/Black - 513105f 9/09-3/28<br />
Tues/Thurs (Dryland) 6:00-7:00am<br />
Saturday (Dry/Swim) 7:00-9:30am<br />
Monday<br />
6:15-7:45pm<br />
Tues-Thur 6:45-8:15pm<br />
friday<br />
WMS/Pool<br />
4:00-5:30pm<br />
Parker<br />
$105 (W/ Dryland) - 6 payments<br />
$567 (W/ Dryland) - Paid in Full<br />
$95 (No Dryland) - 6 payments<br />
$513 (No Dryland) - Paid in Full<br />
*All practices mandatory.<br />
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2013/14 School Year Calendar<br />
September 2 Labor Day Recess<br />
September 3<br />
November 5<br />
November 6-7<br />
November 12-13<br />
November 13-14<br />
November 27<br />
November 28-29<br />
December 23-31<br />
January 1-3<br />
January 6<br />
January 24<br />
February 19-20<br />
February 24-25<br />
February 25-26<br />
February 28<br />
March 3<br />
March 4-6<br />
April 2<br />
April 3-4<br />
April 7-11<br />
May 2<br />
May 20-22<br />
May 23-26<br />
June 4<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Important Dates<br />
First Day of School (half day)<br />
No School<br />
High School Conferences after school/evening<br />
Middle School Conferences after school/evening<br />
Elementary Conferences after school/evening<br />
No School<br />
Thanksgiving Recess<br />
No School—Winter Recess<br />
No School—Winter Recess<br />
School Resumes<br />
No School<br />
High School Conferences after school/evening<br />
Middle School Conferences after school/evening<br />
Elementary Conferences after school/evening<br />
No School - Mid-Winter Break<br />
No School - Mid-Winter Break<br />
Michigan Merit Examination – high school only<br />
Half day<br />
No School - Spring Recess<br />
No School – Spring Recess<br />
Half day<br />
High School graduation<br />
No School – Memorial Day<br />
Half day<br />
JOB OPPORTUNITIES<br />
We are always looking <strong>for</strong> new classes and programs <strong>for</strong> adults and children.<br />
If you have a special talent or skill you would like to share with others, please<br />
contact Sarah Baker at the <strong>Portage</strong> Administration Building - 323-6700.<br />
<strong>Enriched</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Life</strong><br />
is published by:<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Community Education<br />
8111 S. Westnedge<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> MI 49002<br />
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Registration In<strong>for</strong>mation and Policies<br />
TO REGISTER: Complete<br />
registration <strong>for</strong>m and mail with fee to<br />
Attn: Enrichment Program, <strong>Portage</strong><br />
Administration Building, 8111 S.<br />
Westnedge, <strong>Portage</strong>, MI 49002. You<br />
may deliver the <strong>for</strong>m and fee to the<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> Community Education Office<br />
at 8107 Mustang Dr. in <strong>Portage</strong>. Make<br />
checks payable to <strong>Portage</strong> <strong>Public</strong><br />
<strong>Schools</strong>. We also accept phone<br />
(323-6700), fax (323-5001) or ON-<br />
LINE REGISTRATION using Visa,<br />
MasterCard or Discover at<br />
www.PPSCommEd.org<br />
To avoid disappointment, you are urged<br />
to REGISTER IN ADVANCE! Mark<br />
your calendar!! Come at your registered<br />
time unless otherwise contacted.<br />
GOLD CARD HOLDERS: Receive<br />
a 10% reduction in charges on your<br />
class fees. (Applies to most classes.)<br />
Please call the office be<strong>for</strong>e registering<br />
to obtain the correct charges.<br />
<strong>for</strong> one-time programs unless request<br />
is received at least three business days<br />
in advance. You may designate a<br />
substitute participant if you are unable<br />
to attend.<br />
RETURN CHECKS: A $25 fee will<br />
be assessed <strong>for</strong> returned checks.<br />
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:<br />
A reminder on the procedure we<br />
follow in the event snow <strong>for</strong>ces class<br />
cancellation:<br />
1. If schools are closed during the<br />
day, night classes and activities are<br />
automatically cancelled.<br />
2. If an afternoon storm develops<br />
and it becomes necessary to cancel<br />
evening classes, the following is<br />
done: Announcements are made on<br />
area radio and television stations<br />
after 4:00 p.m. and online at<br />
www.portageps.org<br />
REFUND POLICIES: A full refund<br />
will be issued: if it is necessary <strong>for</strong> us<br />
to cancel a class/program because of<br />
insufficient enrollment<br />
If the enrolled student calls within three<br />
business days be<strong>for</strong>e the first class<br />
meeting, a refund will be issued, minus<br />
a $5 processing fee. If you cancel after<br />
the deadline, you will not qualify <strong>for</strong> a<br />
refund. If the class you are dropping<br />
still has the minimum enrollment<br />
needed to run, you may transfer your<br />
registration to another session or hold<br />
as a credit.<br />
No refunds or credits will be issued<br />
after the class/program has met a<br />
second time.<br />
No refunds or credits will be issued<br />
3. Please remember: Occasionally<br />
weather conditions at 4:00 or 4:30<br />
may not be ideal, but are still good<br />
enough to permit the holding of<br />
classes. However, they can suddenly<br />
worsen at 5:00 or 5:30, in which case<br />
it’s almost impossible to announce<br />
cancellation at that time. If that<br />
should happen, you must use your<br />
own judgment regarding attendance.<br />
4. If an Enrichment teacher’s policy<br />
varies from the school closure policy,<br />
he/she will share their policy on their<br />
first day.<br />
5. Every ef<strong>for</strong>t will be made to make up<br />
time lost due to cancellation.<br />
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Registration Form<br />
Registration Form<br />
Student’s Name Parent/Guardian’s Name (if registering a child)<br />
Email Address<br />
Birthdate (Childs) A address City, State Zip Code<br />
Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone<br />
Credit Card Number c Visa c MasterCard c Discover E exp. Date<br />
Class Code Class Name Dates Times Fee<br />
Amount Enclosed<br />
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Registration Form<br />
After-School, At My School - Registration Form *Please Note: Registrations NOT accepted in school office<br />
Student’s Name Parent/Guardian’s Name (if registering a child)<br />
Email Address<br />
Birthdate (Childs) A address City, State Zip Code<br />
Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone<br />
Credit Card Number c Visa c MasterCard c Discover E exp. Date<br />
Class Code Class Name Dates Times Fee<br />
Amount Enclosed<br />
I hereby give my child permission to remain after school:<br />
c My child will be picked up after class by:<br />
Parent/Guardian’s Signature date<br />
c My child will attend Curious Kids Child Care where he/she is preregistered c My child has permission to travel home by his/her own means<br />
Please list any health concerns you feel we need to be aware of:<br />
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Points of Pride<br />
Fast Facts<br />
▪ 8,850 students throughout 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.<br />
▪ Outstanding results in student achievement in all testing measurements.<br />
▪ More than 70% of faculty hold master’s degrees.<br />
▪ Faculty professional development stresses individual student learning styles.<br />
▪ First area district to offer online learning, parent internet viewer, and wireless<br />
at all schools.<br />
▪ Half of our juniors and seniors take International Baccalaureate classes.<br />
Points of Pride<br />
▪ Washington Post’s “Best High School” ranking includes Central High and<br />
Northern High <strong>Schools</strong>.<br />
▪ Center <strong>for</strong> Michigan named District “Academic State Champion.”<br />
▪ U.S. News & World Report ranks Northern as a top 10 Michigan high school.<br />
▪ Over 50 State Titles, both academic and athletic.<br />
▪ Michigan “Teacher-of-the-Year” 2012 in Journalism<br />
▪ Northern’s Media Center selected as the “top school library” in Michigan by<br />
the American Association of School Libraries.<br />
▪ The <strong>Portage</strong> Connection, our e-magazine <strong>for</strong> alumni, received the top award<br />
<strong>for</strong> electronic communications by the Michigan School <strong>Public</strong> Relations<br />
Association.<br />
▪ Community support as seen through the recent bond campaign resulting in one<br />
new high school; a partially new and partially renovated high school, two new<br />
elementary schools, and technology upgrades district-wide.<br />
▪ Continuing support of the District by our two school foundations, both with<br />
volunteer governing boards: <strong>Portage</strong> Education Foundation (est. 1990) and<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> Athletic Foundation (est. 1981).<br />
Inspired Students • Superior Faculty • Cutting-Edge Facilities<br />
269.323.5000 www.portageps.org<br />
8111 S. Westnege<br />
<strong>Portage</strong>, MI 49002<br />
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Fall weather is coming!<br />
Fall weather is coming, and is often unpredictable! In the event that weather<br />
or other circumstances warrant the closure of our buildings, please be familiar<br />
with our Inclement Weather Policy.<br />
Inclement Weather Policy: A reminder on the procedure we follow in the event<br />
of a school closure:<br />
1. If schools are closed during the day, night classes and activities are automatically<br />
cancelled.<br />
2. If an afternoon storm develops and it becomes necessary to cancel evening<br />
classes, the following is done: Teachers are notified and asked to try and contact<br />
students; Announcements are made on area radio and television stations after<br />
4:00 p.m.<br />
3. Please remember: Occasionally weather conditions at 4:00 or 4:30 may not be<br />
ideal, but are still good enough to permit the holding of classes. However, they<br />
can suddenly worsen at 5:00 or 5:30, in which case it’s almost impossible to<br />
announce cancellation at that time. If that should happen, you must use your<br />
own judgment regarding attendance. (The night number of 323-6700 may be<br />
called.)<br />
4. If an Enrichment teacher’s policy varies from the school closure policy, he/she<br />
will share their policy on their first day.<br />
5. Every ef<strong>for</strong>t will be made to make up time lost due to cancellation.<br />
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School age wrap-around childcare (six<br />
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Middle school wrap around childcare<br />
Curious Kids is a licensed child care and pre-school program offering<br />
structured activities in a safe and caring environment.<br />
269-323-6780 www.curiouskidsportage.com<br />
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<strong>Portage</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
8111 S. Westnedge Ave.<br />
<strong>Portage</strong> MI 49002<br />
Mark Bielang, Superintendent of <strong>Schools</strong><br />
BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />
Robert “Bo” Snyder, President<br />
Randy VanAntwerp, Vice President<br />
Ted Hartridge, Secretary<br />
Tom Eddy, Trustee<br />
Goeff Howe, Trustee<br />
Rusy Rathburn, Trustee<br />
Joanne Willson, Trustee<br />
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