Lower Elementary Classes

 

Art with the Masters (1st to 3rd graders)

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Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 

 

Both new and returning students will be inspired with hands-on art activities that explore the styles and techniques used by famous art Masters. In this early elementary-level art class, childhood creative curiosity will be nurtured, and learning will look like play! Students will be introduced to the elements and principles of design, exposed to a variety of art materials, encouraged to experiment, learn by doing, all while acquiring the skills and techniques needed to create their own original works of art! Please note: the projects are new every year so students repeating this class will explore new techniques. 

 

Instructor(s): Patricia Storey

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Elementary Spanish 1 (1st to 3rdgraders)

 

Tuesdays, 12:45 pm - 3:15 pm 

 

Students will learn the basics of the Spanish language through listening, speaking, games, history, and cultural traditions. Class curriculum will include Difusion’s Lola y Leo, a dynamic and visual workbook that teaches Spanish while keeping class fun! 
 

Instructor(s): Brenda Rodriguez​​

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Science Discovery (2nd to 3rd graders)

 

Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 

 

Science Discovery is an introductory course for lower elementary-aged children. Students will learn scientific concepts through being curious and asking questions about the natural world, making observations, and sharing ideas. Skills are learned through hands-on activities, simple experiments, and inquiry-driven explorations. Concepts include the scientific method, motion and forces, electricity, magnetism, weather, life cycles and inherited traits. We will use the Savvas’ Elevate Science Grade 3 curriculum. Please note: the Grade 3 curriculum is new for next year, so students repeating this class will explore new topics. 

 

Instructor(s): Nina Friscia​

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Brave Writers 2 (2nd to 3rd graders)

 

Thursdays, 12:45 pm - 3:15 pm

 

In the Brave Writers 2 class, students will develop the steps of the writing process through directed practice and literature study, incorporating mechanics, grammar, vocabulary, and pattern-based spelling. Students will read a variety of literature (narratives, historical fiction, poetry, informational writing, etc), and work on incorporating key characteristics of each genre in their own writing. While our main focus will be using the Brave Writer curriculum, we will also begin to practice IEW techniques as we identify keywords and main ideas, retell passages and write paragraphs. This class will provide the next level of challenges for those who took the 2024/25 Brave Writer class, but also stands alone for new students.

 

Instructor(s): Betsy Ferrer​

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Upper Elementary Classes

 

Elementary Spanish 2 (3rd to 5th graders)

 

Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

 

Students will continue to learn the basics of the Spanish language through listening, speaking, writing, games, history, and cultural traditions. Class curriculum will continue with Difusion’s Lola y Leo series, a dynamic and visual workbook that teaches Spanish while keeping class fun! 

 

Instructor(s): Brenda Rodriguez

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Upper Elementary Science (4th to 6th graders)

Thursdays, 9:30am - 12:00pm (4th-5th) and Thursdays, 12:45pm-3:15pm (5th-6th)

This hands-on science class uses Apologia’s elementary science curriculum. The Charlotte Mason methodology will be used to introduce the wonders of our life-sustaining planet. Your student will explore and learn about the observable universe, life in the habitable zone, spheres of the Earth, mapping our planet, the forces that make and shape the land and sea, climate and weather, cycles of life, and unique places on Earth as they reveal the marvel and might of our loving Creator. There will be plenty of hands-on experiments and labs to explore and learn! Please note: Our textbook, Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Earth Science, is new for next year so students repeating this class will explore new topics.

 

Instructor(s): Lisa Dennison

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Journey Through Art (4th to 6th graders)

 

Tuesdays, 12:45 pm - 3:15 pm

 

In this upper elementary art class, both new and returning students will set off on an imaginary journey to different countries. There they will visit different artists and learn about their styles, art movements, and art techniques. Students will be taught drawing skills to help them become art journal keepers. They will be guided on their journey and use the skills they learned to create their own original artwork. Please note: the projects are new every year so students repeating this class will explore new techniques. 

 

Instructor(s): Patricia Storey

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Bible Basics (4th to 6th graders)

 

Wednesday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

 

Stone Hill Learning Center is excited to offer a Bible class for our upper elementary and early middle school students! Join our Stone Hill Church staff in exploring an overview of the Bible, as we answer questions about its age, authors, purpose, message and ongoing relevance. 

 

Instructor(s): Stone Hill Church Staff

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Elementary Math Mania (3rd - 5th graders and advanced 2nd)

 

Wednesday, 12:45 pm - 3:15 pm

 

Math Mania is an exciting supplemental math course offering a mix of fun and math concepts. In 2025/26 we will be exploring the world of Multiplication. Skip counting and learning math facts are essential to learn well in the world of mathematics! Applying those facts with area and volume will be explored along with other practical applications. We will use Math-U-See Gamma Level as our primary text. No homework is required (unless desired by the parent). This can be used as supplemental or as a primary math class. Multiplication facts are one of the math tools that tend to be forgotten or not mastered and are needed throughout the students' math journey, so developing a strong foundation is key. But, don't fret- we will certainly not be doing math for 2 hours. The 2nd part of the class time will be spent learning and playing unique and engaging strategic games! I am a big-time game lover and have wonderful and interesting games that all use math and logic techniques to play and excel. We will learn a new game and then spend a few weeks learning how to play strategically and find "back-door" methods to earn points. I guarantee- they will be hooked (and zero electronics here)!  Most games will be the Jr version but we will occasionally play using the "adult" version rules and gameplay. Maximum students: 8. Minimum age 8 (with exceptions). 

 

Instructor(s): Lisa Dennison

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IEW Elementary Writing: Ancient Writing (5th to 6th/7th graders)

 

Thursday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

 

Experience the adventures of the ancient world! This theme-based writing curriculum exposes students to the ancient world through cultural literature and the study of famous places and events while they learn to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. This class will also enhance students' vocabulary and grammar using Wordly Wise 5, and Fix It! Grammar. 

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As always my hope is to foster a love of reading and writing. Students will learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize and rewrite stories in their own words. The class will also explore journaling as a means to analyze books being read, to organize thoughts into structured writing and t practice expressive writing. Classroom presentation of their writings will also be used to learn public speaking. They will practice good posture while speaking, eye contact, and engaging fellow students as they read their papers.

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A big part of in class participation will be discussion of what they are reading. I will prompt them with questions in class, not previously given to them for homework. This tool will help them practice retrieving what they know and using critical thinking skills to form the discussion in class. I look forward to going on this adventure with your children.

 

Instructor(s): Leslie Rosa

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IEW Elementary Writing: Frontiers in Writing (4th to 5th graders)

 

Thursday, 12:45 pm - 3:15 pm

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Examine a wide variety of fascinating subjects in Frontiers in Writing! In this theme-based writing curriculum, students write about intriguing topics such as Halley's Comet, the Mona Lisa, the Wild West, and other interesting subjects while they learn to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. This class will also enhance students' vocabulary and grammar using Wordly Wise, and Fix It! Grammar.

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This curriculum offers new challenges for students who took IEW's Fables, Myths, and Fairytales while also acting as a solid introduction of the IEW method of writing method. Those who took IEW's Fables last year, please do not toss out your books! We will go back and refer to this curriculum.

 

As always my hope is to foster a love of reading and writing. Students will learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize and rewrite stories in their own words. The class will also explore journaling as a means to analyze books being read, to organize thoughts into structured writing and to practice expressive writing. Classroom presentation of their writings will also be used to learn public speaking. They will practice good posture while speaking, eye contact, and engaging fellow students as they read their papers.

 

A big part of in class participation will be a discussion of what they are reading. I will prompt them with questions in class, not previously given to them for homework. This tool will help them practice retrieving what they know and using critical thinking skills to form the discussion in class. I look forward to going on this adventure with your children.   

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Instructor(s): Leslie Rosa