Tuesday Classes Oak Trace Spa! Description: An enrichment class for the inner DIVA! Learn to give and receive manicures/pedicures, braid hair, make hair accessories, and play “spa” games. Sign up quickly…this class will fill-up fast! Instructors: Mrs. Louden, former Oak Trace Secretary Class will meet: Tuesdays in Room 152 (2nd grade hallway) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Wide World of Sports! Description: Baseball, basketball, and soccer are just a few sports we will be playing this year at enrichment! Come join the fun of learning how to play and practice drills of skills for each sport! Instructor: Ms. Warner, Oak Trace Teacher Class will meet: Tuesdays in the Gym Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Minecraft Mania! Description: Come explore all the secrets of Minecraft Mania. We will have snacks, play games, share secrets, make crafts and do all things the Minecraft way! We have new activities and crafts – each Minecraft Mania experience is new and different! The last class we will be able to “bring your own device” to play Minecraft and try out all the fun things we have learned! Instructor: Mrs. Bollier and Mrs. Ferguson, Oak Trace Teachers Class will meet: Tuesdays in Room 176 (4th grade hallway) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
World of Nerf: Nerf Games, Nerf Fun! Description: Do you like to have fun with Nerf toys? Nerf balls? Nerf games? Do you like to run and play? If so, this is just the class for you! Come for some great exercise and lots of fun! Snack included! Instructor: Mrs. Denkmann, Oak Trace Teacher Class will meet: Tuesdays in MPR Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Tour of Italy! Description: Ciao Amici! (Hello Friends!) Are you ready to explore the culture, language, art, popular cities, landmarks, and foods of Italy? Each week we will learn Italian worlds and helpful phrases, taste some Italian favorites, and explore the rich history of this European gem! We’ll learn about exciting places such as Venice, famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci, and famous landmarks such as The Roman Colosseum, The Trevi Fountain, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, and much, much more! Join me as we take a “Tour of Italy” and discover the many treasures of this beautiful country! Instructor: Mrs. Damiani, Oak Trace Teacher Class will meet: Tuesdays in Room 175 (Mrs. Damiani’s Room) Open to: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
iPad Mad! Description: Love using iPads? Let’s discover how to create movie trailers using iMovie! Learn new games, play your favorites, and have fun exploring iPads during iPad Mad! Instructors: Mrs. Hitch, Oak Trace Teacher Class will meet: Tuesdays in Room 165 (Mrs. Hitch’s Room) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade Cost: $45.00
No Suitcase Needed! Description: The winter blahs are back in town, but let’s escape to a fun place where they cannot find us! Every week we will take virtual field trips for a new adventure! The many places we’ll go will include candy factories, wild life adventures, out of the world expeditions, our incredible earth, things we play with, and more! Come join me on an adventure! Instructors: Mrs. Murphy, Oak Trace Teaching Assistant Class will meet: Tuesdays in Room 171 (Mrs. Pepiot’s Room) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade Cost: $45.00
Wednesday Classes Rollerblading with Mr. Butz! Description: Rollerblading is a fun and exciting activity that everyone can enjoy! In Rollerblading with Mr. Butz, we will focus on encouraging enjoyment, confidence, balance, and perseverance while getting a full fitness workout! Mr. Butz was on the Ball State Roller Hockey Club and continues to enjoy skating! We will start with about 5 to 10 minutes of stretching/warm-ups/putting on skates. Then we will learn basic skills like skating forward, stopping, and turning. We will advance through skills like skating backwards, crossovers, and other advanced skating. We will finish each session with a fun-filled game or activity. Each student will need to bring their own equipment – including skates, helmet, and pads! Instructor: Mr. Butz, Oak Trace Speech/Hearing Teacher Class will meet: Wednesdays in the Gym Open to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Yoga Fun! Description: Come enjoy yoga with your friends through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on student understanding, safety, and stability with each pose. Gradually these poses will be linked together into a gentle flowing sequence. Yoga is great for flexibility, strength, and stress reduction! Instructors: Mrs. Gilbert, Oak Trace Teaching Assistant Class will meet: Wednesdays in MPR Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders
Let’s Go Play Legos! Description: Enjoy Legos? Come and spend some time building your own creations and let your imagination run wild! In addition, spend time playing Lego games on the computer or iPad and making Lego crafts! We will also watch Lego movies & enjoy some Lego treats, too. Instructor: Mrs. Pepiot, Oak Trace Teacher Class will meet: Wednesdays in Room 171 (Mrs. Pepiot’s Room) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
“Crime Scene Investigation” (CSI) Oak Trace! Description: Crime scene investigation is hotter than ever! Learn how to be a detective! We will study fingerprints, teeth impressions, solve mysteries and engage in much more forensic fun! Instructor: Mrs. Louden, former Oak Trace Secretary Class will meet: Wednesdays in the Library Open to: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Cookies and Canvas! Description: Come enjoy a couple of cookies and “party artsy” with Mrs. S! Classes will create 6 fun, kid-friendly paintings! Paintings will include school spirit, winter animals, water animals, food, and a fun personalized design! Instructor: Mrs. Stachowiak, Oak Trace Library Volunteer/Parent Class will meet: Wednesdays in the Art Room Open to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Star Wars: Oak Trace Awakens! Description: Are you a fan of all things Star Wars? Use the force, and join us each week! We will play Star War games, create Star Wars themed projects and snacks, and test your knowledge of the force. Don’t let the Millennium Falcon leave without you…spots are going at light speed! Sign up today! Instructor: Mrs. Ferguson, Oak Trace Teacher Assistant Class will meet: Wednesdays in Room 152 (2nd grade hallway) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Bring it On! Description: Let’s Go Shamrocks! Big “G” Little “O”! Are you jumping to cheer for the Rocks? Well, Bring it On is for you! We will be learning new cheers, jumps and chants to cheer on the Rocks! Instructor: Ms. Warner, Oak Trace Teacher Class will meet: Thursdays in Room 163 (Ms. Warner’s Room) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Thursday Classes Minion Madness! Description: Minions are so funny and silly! Come enjoy Minion snacks, crafts, play games and do all things Minion in our Minion Madness class! We will watch some short silly Minion movies, make our own Minion crafts and be silly Minions together. Explore with Bob, Stuart, Kevin and the Minions! Instructors: Mrs. Bollier, Oak Trace Teacher Class will meet: Thursdays in the Room 160 (in 2nd grade hall) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades Cost: $45.00
Hip Hop/Jazz Dance Class! Description: Do you LOVE to dance and move around? If so, then sign up for this fun, energetic class of learning a jazz and hip hop dance routines with Mrs. Molyneux. She has taught at a studio with ages 5-18 and loves to teach new dance moves. During the last class, you will be invited to a special recital to “show off” our moves! Instructor: Mrs. Molyneux, former Oak Trace Teacher Class will meet: Thursdays in the MPR Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Basketball Bonanza! Description: Love basketball? Mrs. McGaughey does and hopes you do too! Join her this session for some real basketball fun to help you get better at the game you love while also making some new friends! PSSST! Don’t miss out on her crazy cool basketball skills – she played basketball at Taylor University and wants to share her skills with you! Instructors: Mrs. McGaughey, Oak Trace Teacher Class will meet: Thursdays in the Gym Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Cookie and Cupcake Spectacular! Description: We will spend the full 45 minutes creating colorful, edible, and sometimes messy masterpieces! We will venture into new edible decorating formats as well as creating some of the old favorites like cookie rainbows or monster cupcakes. The hardest part of this class will be deciding whether to eat your creations or take them home! Instructors: Mrs. Louden and Mrs. Gumino, former Oak Trace Secretary and Nurse Class will meet: Thursdays in Room 176 (4th grade hallway) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Sensational Shopkins! Description: This class is all about Shopkins! We will play Shopkins games and make Shopkins crafts! We will use duplicate or extra Shopkins characters to create charm bracelets, necklaces and other fun items. Each child is asked to bring in 5-10 Shopkins from home that they will make into the crafts in class. This is a great use for Shopkins from Happy Meals or that are duplicates from mystery baskets. Please note the Shopkins brought in will be made into crafts…they will come back, but not in their original form! Instructors: Miss Foltz, Oak Trace Teaching Assistant Class will meet: Thursdays in Room 112 (Mrs. Rinne’s Room) Open to: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Fabulous & Fun Paper Plate Projects! Description: Who knew all the cool projects that can be done using a simple paper plate? Join Mrs. Stachowiak and create a different project each week! Projects will include woven paper plate bowl, dreamcatcher, end of the rainbow twirler wall hanging, and woven drink coaster/hot pad. Instructors: Mrs. Stachowiak, Oak Trace Library Volunteer/Parent Class will meet: Thursdays in the Art Room Open to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
An Adventure with 26 Letters! Description: Love to read, but do not always gets to share with everyone? Here you can! We will be reading 2 books together that give us a chance to share! Because of Mr. Terupt and The Missing Book 1: Found. Both books are the first from a small series, so you can continue to read after book club! Also, don’t forget those AR points! What a great way to accumulate more! Use these books for your book notes as we read through them, too! Instructors: Mrs. Murphy, Oak Trace Teaching Assistant Class will meet: Thursdays in Room 171 (Mrs. Pepiot’s Room) Open to: 3rd and 4th Graders Cost: $45.00
Reminders... Make checks payable to Oak Trace Elementary PTO! All forms/money due by Friday, February 5th – no exceptions! Confirmation sheets will go home no later than Friday, February 12th (at the latest)! Please pay close attention to which grade(s) classes are open to! **Some classes may not be appropriate for students with food allergies!**
