REGISTER NOW FOR ENRICHMENT CLASSES!At St. Mary’s, we just can’t fit all the stuff we want to do into a school day! Join us this fall for a wide assortment of activities. From cooking to track, karate to piano, Friday Flings and maker projects galore, there is always something fun going on in the afternoons at St. Mary’s.

ACADEMICECC SPECIAL SCIENCE CLASSES PK-JK

Instructor: Shelley Herzke

Learning science and engineering in early years fosters children’s curiosity. Children learn by observing, exploring and discovering the world around them. Students will be offered hands-on experiences that will encourage thinking and questioning while paving the way for future science classes. Join Mrs. Herzke for one or all of these amazing classes. (Min 10/Max 16)

SHADOWS AND LIGHTSEP 14 MON 12:15-1:00 $30/$180

IN THE GARDENSEP 21 MON 12:15-1:00 $30/$180

SINK OR FLOATSEP 28 MON 12:15-1:00 $30/$180

MAGNETIC FUNOCT 5 MON 12:15-1:00 $30/$180

STEM DAY 1OCT 12 MON 12:15-1:00 $30/$180

STEM DAY 2OCT 19 MON 12:15-1:00 $30/$180

SPOOKY SCIENCEOCT 26 MON 12:15-1:00 $30/$180

ECOLOGY CLUB SK and 4thTWO SECTIONS

SK Instructor: Shelley Herzke 4th Instructor: Laura Jaggar

The girls in the Ecology Club will begin to develop leadership skills as they become a positive influence in the SMS Community. During the meetings the girls will collaborate to discover and implement ways to create a positive change in their school. They will help with recycling, work in the garden, and create crafts with recycled materials. (Min 8/Max 14)

SEP 14-NOV 2 MON 3:30-4:30 $200(no class on SEP 28)

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MATH REVIEW 3rd-4th

Instructor: Alexis Nussbaum

Students will review grade appropriate math skill through games, activities and web based programs. Instruction will be in small groups and on an individual basis. (Min 8/Max 16)

OCT 13-NOV 17 TUE 3:30-4:30 $125

MATH FACT BOOT CAMP 1st-2nd

Instructor: Barbara Person

I don’t know but I’ve been told…learning math facts never gets old! This class is a great and fun way for girls to practice addition and subtraction skills and gain proficiency. Each student will receive a packet of materials and games for home. (Min 6/Max 12)

OCT 15-NOV 5 THU 3:30-4:30 $125

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CHESS 1st-4th

Instructor: Gwen Collier

Chess is one of the oldest games in the world, started over 1500 years ago in India. Students in this class will learn to play chess or sharpen their skills. Chess is a fun and challenging game that helps students with memory, problem solving and strategy. (Min 12/Max 22)

OCT 13-NOV 17 TUE 3:30-4:30 $100

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PARENT TALKS“SPECIALS”!An essential part of a well-rounded early childhood program is what is affectionately known as “specials”: art, music, library, religion, Spanish and physical education. Please join us for an introduction to our outstanding special subject teachers and a conversation around the importance of these subject areas to your daughter’s total development.

SEP 2 WED 8:00am-GLR FREE

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTWhy I Loved Her at Three, but Can’t Live With Her at Three and a Half!

All children have developmental patterns unique to themselves. Thus, development is never a straight road, it’s a roller coaster! Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of early childhood development - social, emotional, cognitive, and physical.

OCT 21 WED 8:00am-GLR FREE

BALANCED PARENTINGA Child’s Autonomy and Parental Control!

As parents, it is our responsibility to define and carry out the proper amount of parental control while fostering a spirit of independence and autonomy in our children. It’s a tough balancing act! Please join Dr. Wilson and Brennan Adrian in a discussion of this everyday dilemma of parenting.

NOV 11 WED 8:00am-GLR FREE

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FINE ART AND CRAFTSYOUNG AT ART SK-4th

Instructors: Computer Explorers

Young artists will explore many different types of mediums in this hands-on class. Students will create and work with paint, mosaics weaving materials and more while exploring pointillism, 3D, canvas painting and so much more. Girls will bring home artwork and a digital copy of the artwork gallery. Includes $30 materials fee. (Min 6/Max 12)

OCT 14-NOV 18 WED 3:30-4:30 $240

ST. MARY’S SEWING CLUB 1st-4th

Instructors: Gwen Collier, Heather Hendry, and Barbara Person

Every week girls in the sewing club will stitch a new creation while learning the basics of needlework. Always a fun class for everyone! Cost is $140 for returning students or $150 for new students. (Min 10/Max 30)

SEP 8-OCT 6 TUE 3:30-4:30 $150/$140

MUSICAL THEATER PK-4thTWO SECTIONS

Instructor: Memphis Youth Musical Theatre

Beginning and advanced theater students will learn about musical theater through weekly directing of the show “Alice in Wonderland” by Memphis Youth Musical Theater. Students will learn a mini version of the show with parts assigned by age. The combined classes will put on a performance for family and friends on the last days of class. (Min 8/Max 15)

SEP 9-NOV 11 WED (PK-SK) 3:30-4:15 $200 (1st-4th) 4:15-5:00 $200 (No class OCT 7)

ATHLETICS AND DANCEGYMNASTICS SMP-4th

Instructor: Wings Gymnastics

The Wings Gymnastics curriculum is for girls of all ages and skill levels and offers a warm and encouraging environment for the beginning gymnast. (Min 8/Max 20)

SEP 17-DEC 3 THU (PK-JK) 12:30-1:15 $210 (SMP-JK) 3:30-4:10 $210 (SK-4th) 4:15-5:10 $210 (No class OCT 8, NOV 26)

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KARATE 1st-4th

Instructor: Marcella Houseal

Come learn self defense from a 6th degree black belt associated with the Khang-Rhee Institute, Inc. Students will concentrate on focus, voice, balance and much more. Cost is $175 for returning students or $245 for new students which includes belt testing. (Min 8/Max 20)

SEP 14-NOV 23 MON 3:30-4:30 $175/$245(No class SEP 21)

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VOLLEYBALL CLINICS 3rd-8th

Instructor: Kari Duncan

This class will focus on developing and improving volleyball fundamentals including passing, setting, serving and hitting. Drills and competitions will be used to reinforce basic skills. Girls will be divided by age group for the clinics (Min 8/Max 24)

SEP 13, 27, OCT 4 SUN 4:30-6:00 $60

PRE-BALLET SMP–SKTHREE SECTIONS

Instructor: Memphis Youth Musical Theatre

In this class, students learn classical ballet with a creative and fun syllabus designed by Memphis Youth Musical Theater. There will be a parent demonstration on November 30 for all sections. Students should wear school clothing and bring pink ballet shoes, tutus are provided. (Min/Max varies by class)

SEP 14-NOV 30 MON (PK-JK) 12:30-1:15 $240 (SMP-PK) 3:30-4:15 $240 (JK-SK) 4:15-5:00 $240

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TURKEY STRIDERS 2nd-4th

Instructor: Coach Holly Hensarling, RRCA Certified Running Coach

This conditioning and intro to running class will help prepare our young turkeys for future athletics by teaching them to run and building their strength and flexibility. The goal is improve fitness by emphasizing running/walking as a fun activity that can be enjoyed throughout life. (Min 5/Max 20)

OCT 14-NOV 18 WED 3:30-4:30 $125

LACROSSE 2nd-4th

Instructor: John Bartholomew, St. Marys’ Assitant AD and No Excuses Lacrosse Coach

This class will cover the basics of the game of lacrosse by using drills and small-sided games. Students will receive a mouth guard and should bring certified eye goggles and a water bottle and wear athletic shoes or cleats. (Min 8/Max 24)

OCT 11-NOV 8 SUN 1:30-2:30 $100

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YOGA PK-4thTWO SECTIONS

Instructor: Stephanie Wright

Ms. Wright brings over 15 years of experience in yoga instruction to the Pursuits program. Students in these classes will be learning Grounded Yoga which uses storytelling, music and creative arts blended with yoga movement to educate the whole child. (Min 8/Max 18)

SEP 15-NOV 17 TUE (PK-JK) 3:15-4:00 $165 (SK-4th) 4:00-5:00 $165

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MAKERSLS MAKER EXPLORATION CLASSES 1st-4th

Instructor: Jessica Lancaster

Learn to build, create, think and make. Five classes in all, students can join in just one or join them all. Cost is $35 per class, or $155 for all five classes. (Min 8/Max 20)

MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME!OCT 8 THU 3:30-5:00 $35/$155

MARKER EXPLOSION T-SHIRTS (provide a white t-shirt)OCT 22 THU 3:30-5:00 $35/$155

RECYCLE BIN ENGINEERINGNOV 5 THU 3:30-5:00 $35/$155

SEW A CIRCUIT BOOKMARKSNOV 12 THU 3:30-5:00 $35/$155

HOLIDAY CARDSNOV 19 THU 3:30-5:00 $35/$155

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MAKER FRIDAY FLING! SK-4th

Instructors: Jessica Lancaster and Dr. Laura Jaggar

Fling attendees will design their own car using cardboard, recyclables and other materials. Enjoy pizza and a movie at school while cruising in your personally designed car. (Min 20/Max 45)

OCT 2 FRI 6:00-9:00 $35

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MAKEY MAKEY CIRCUIT FUN! 2nd-4th

Instructor: Jessica Lancaster

Turn everyday objects into touchpads using alligator clips and Makey Makey. Students will make a keyboard with anything from a banana to play doh and program it to make it work with Scratch! Fee includes a Makey Makey kit (valued at $50). (Min 6/Max 20)

SEP 10-17 THU 3:30-5:00 $90

MINECRAFT 2nd-4th

Instructor: Bits, Bytes and Bots

Students will take their Minecrafting to the next level. This course introduces Redstone, the foundation of all advanced technology in Minecraft. Students will use motors, pistons, switches and didos to build an exciting variety of useful devices including farming machines , devious traps and powerful TNT cannons. Each student will take home their virtual creations on CDs. (Min 6/Max 15)

SEP 8-29 TUE 3:30-4:30 $135

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TAKE APART AND ART 1st-4th

Instructor: Shelley Herzke

Students in these classes will spend their afternoons discovering how things work by taking them apart then they will create an original masterpiece with all the loose parts. Each child will take home a canvas of modern art at the end of the class, a perfect holiday gift! (Min 10/Max 16)

NOV 5-19 THU 3:30-4:30 $110

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CARDBOARD CHALLENGE 2! SK-4thInstructors: Shelley Herzke and Suzanne Denman

In case your daughter didn’t get enough of the Cardboard Challenge, she can join us for two afternoons of building fun. The first day will be spent brainstorming and planning and the second day will be a time of building and imaginative fun! (Min 12/Max 25)

OCT 16-23 FRI 3:30-4:30 $75

CODING FOR KIDS SK-1

Instructor: Bits, Bytes and Bots

Students will use I Pads to learn how to program Scratch, Jr that enables young children to create their own interactive stories and games. Children will snap together programing blocks that will make their characters move, dance and sing. Children can modify characters, add their own voices and sounds, insert photos make their characters come to life. (Min/Max 6/15)

SEP 8-29 TUE 3:30-4:30 $100

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ALTOID TIN FLASHLIGHTS SK-4

Instructor: Dr. Laura Jaggar

Dr. Laura Jaggar, Director of STEM outreach, will lead this free parent/daughter maker session. This fun project will teach the fundamentals of soldering and electronics AND every family will leave with a cool Altoid tin flashlight. Be sure to sign up quickly as space for this class is very limited. (Max 20)

NOV 10 TUE 5:00 PM FREE

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JELLY BEAN DISPENSER SK-4

Instructor: Dr. Laura Jaggar

Grandparents are invited to join their granddaughters and experience the St. Mary’s maker’s mindset. Dr. Laura Jaggar will lead this fun session where grandparents and students will build a jelly bean dispenser to take home. This class has very limited space and will fill up quickly! (Max 20)

OCT 30 FRI 10:00 AM FREE

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COOKINGSPOOKY TREATS 1st-4th

Instructors: Mary Clayton Garavelli and Heather Hendry

Your little goblin will love assembling and eating these spooky Halloween treat and sweets! This class promises to cook up things that amaze the eye and the taste buds. It is sure to be wicked fun! (Min 10/Max 25)

OCT 23 FRI 3:30-4:30 $25

JR. CHEFS PK-SK

Instructors: Allison Coates and Martha May

It’s time for your little chef to make some yummy treats! Girls in this class will create delicious foods that the whole family will love for Halloween festivities and/or holiday parties. (Min 10/Max 26)

HALLOWEEN OCT 23 FRI 3:30-4:15 $25

HOLIDAYDEC 4 FRI 3:30-4:15 $25

HOLIDAY CHEF Instructors: Mary Clayton Garavelli and Heather Hendry

The countdown to Winter Break has begun and it is time to create a variety of fun treats! This festive munchies will warm up your daughter’s belly, put a smile on her face and get her into the holiday spirit. (Min 10/Max 25)

DEC 4 FRI 3:30-4:30 $25

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SUMMER at St. Mary’s

THE MUSIC CONSERVATORYSt. Mary’s is pleased to offer several different options for private music lessons to our students and families. Suzuki violin, traditional piano, guitar, violin, cello and voice lessons are available at St. Mary’s. Students taking music lessons after school may stay in the after-care program free of charge until the time of their lesson. They will receive a healthy snack, recreation time as well as homework time for older girls. Siblings are also welcome to take lessons at St. Mary’s. Each teacher manages his/her own schedule, so please contact him/her directly regarding availability and fees.

SUZUKI VIOLINSt. Mary’s is pleased to offer the new Suzuki violin program. More than fifty years ago, Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki realized the implications of the fact that children learn to speak their native language with ease. He began to apply the basic principles of language acquisition to the learning of music, and called his method the mothertongue approach. The ideas of parent responsibility, loving encouragement, constant repetition, are some of the special features of the Suzuki approach. Parent Involvement - As when a child learns to talk, parents are involved in the musical learning of their child. They attend lessons with the child and serve as “home teachers” during the week. One parent often learns to play before the child, so that s/he understands what the child is expected to do. Parents work with the teacher to create an enjoyable learning environment.

Instructor: Salvatore Guerra 901-335-0702Instructor: Jennifer King Guerra 901-495-3524

TRADITIONAL MUSIC LESSONSSt. Mary’s offers several different options for families interested in traditional music lessons. Traditional music lessons expose students at an early stage to technique, music theory, and sight-reading.

PIANO AND VOICEInstructor: Diane Carden 901-210-1081

VIOLINInstructor: Barrie Cooper 901-650-3238

VOICEInstructor: Carly Fricano 269-370-8896

PIANOInstructor: Bill Fuller 901-219-7214

GUITARInstructor: Howard Vance Studio 901-767-6940

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2015 FALL PURSUITS REGISTRATION FORMStudents Name

Grade Phone Email

ACADEMICECC Special Science Classes . . . . . . $30/$180 ________Ecology (TWO SECTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200 ________Math Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 ________Math Fact Boot Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 ________Chess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100 ________

FINE ART AND CRAFTSYoung at Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$240 ________St. Mary’s Sewing Club . . . . . . . . . . $140/$150 ________Musical Theater (TWO SECTIONS) . . . . . . . . .$200 ________

PARENT TALKSSpecials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE ________Early Childhood Development . . . . . . . . .FREE ________Balanced Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE ________

ATHLETICS AND DANCEGymnastics (THREE SECTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . .$210 ________Karate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175/$245 ________Volleyball Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60 ________Pre-Ballet (THREE SECTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$240 ________Turkey Striders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 ________Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100 ________Yoga (TWO SECTIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165 ________

MAKERSLS Maker Exploration Classes . . . . $35/$155 ________Maker Friday Fling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35 ________Makey Makey Circuit Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90 ________Minecraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135 ________Take Apart and Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110 ________Cardboard Challenge 2! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75 ________Coding for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100 ________Altoid Tin Flashlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE ________Jelly Bean Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE ________

COOKING Spooky Treats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25 ________Jr. Chefs (TWO SECTCIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25 ________Holiday Chef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25 ________

SPECIAL CARE DAYSHalf Care Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25 ________Parent/Teacher Conference Full Day . . . .$45 ________

IF REGISTERING BY DEPOSIT*Total cost of ALL activities: $ Total amount of deposits (# of classes x $25): $

*The $25 per class deposit is applied toward the class. It is not an additional fee. The deposit reserves a space for your child and is non-refundable.

IF PAYING IN FULLTotal cost of ALL activities: $ Total enclosed with application: $

REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURESAll policies and procedures expressed in the St. Mary’s StudentHandbook apply to the Pursuits After 3 program. All students must be fully potty-trained to participate in any enrichment activity. Any questions should be directed to the director.

PICK-UP AUTHORIZATION: Only authorized adults designatedon the registration form will be allowed to pick-up children from the program. Written authorization is required for pick-up from someone other than those listed on the registration form. The parent or autho-rized adult to whom the child is being released must sign the child’s time sheet and record the time.

HOLIDAYS AND INCLEMENT WEATHER: Pursuits After 3 program will not be available on school holidays or days that the school is closed due to hazardous weather conditions.

LATE PICK-UP POLICY: It is important that students be picked-up promptly at the end of their classes. Children not picked up within 15 minutes of the end of class will be checked into the Pursuits After 3 program and be charged a drop-in fee. If a student is picked up late more than three times in a semester, St. Mary’s reserves the right to dismiss that student from the Pursuits program.

COURSE FEES: A non-refundable deposit of $25 per class is due at the time of registration. Registrations will not be accepted without a deposit, which is applied toward the balance of the classes. All fees are due prior to the start of each class. Registrations will be accepted after the deadline if the class is not full; however, fees will not be prorated.

SPECIAL CARE DAYSSt. Mary’s offers special care for students in St. Mary’s Place through 4th grade on days that regular school is not in session. Students will have recreation, craft time, play games, and watch movies. Snacks are provided, but children must bring a sack-lunch. Cancellation policy is in effect on all days if minimum number is not met.

HALF CARE DAYS: $25 August 17August 18August 19

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE FULL DAY: $45 October 30

MIN/MAX: 20/48

IMPORTANT NUMBERSSARAH JENKS, DIRECTOR

537-1482

MOLLY FLYNN, BUSINESS MANAGER 537-1415

JEANNE MILLER, PURSUITS/MASTERMINDS537-3150

THE PURSUITS LINE AFTER 3 PM537-3149

The mission of the Pursuits program is to provide exceptional care and enrichment opportunities which empower students to pursue their dreams and reach their individual potential.

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