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In Dr. Suzuki’s extremely successful method, children learn to play with excellence. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend both group classes and private lessons with their children. Ms. Stolberg has played with professionals from Aretha Franklin to Pavarotti. She has extensive Suzuki training.

The Spanish class pays attention to developing all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), with a special emphasis on the oral aspects of the Spanish language. To learn Spanish with fun, the students will have the opportunity to play Spanish games, listen to Spanish literature, and sing Spanish songs.

When you hear Hektor Qyteti play music, you will be moved. Here’s your chance to see how he achieves such a beautiful sound.

Mr. Qyteti is a graduate of the Conservatory in Tirana, Albania, where he studied with Ibrahim Madhi. He has been the concertmeister/principal violinist in many orchestras, and spent years as a music director at an arts academy in Korca, Albania.

Find the answers to all those questions about how the world works. Grandpa Don (Don Gaines) shares his inquiry and handson approach to the world of science with his classroom-tested and kid-approved programs. Sample topics may include Tadpoles to Frogs, Eggs to Chicks, How Seeds Grow, Simple Machines, and Light & Sound. This is one of our most popular classes. Mr. Gaines has a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering.

Students will explore the fluid and transparent qualities of watercolor paint. Drawing inspiration from several artists, including Paul Klee and Georgia O'Keefe, they will first draw and then paint real and imaginary landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes. They will experiment with the use of rice paper, mulberry papers, and sumi ink. Students will then select their favorite painting and create a clay project, sculpting a 3-dimensional "scape" from a traditional clay slab using basic carving and glazing techniques. Landscape painting will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Students will receive individual attention from the teacher and will work at their own pace.

The Robotics I class will introduce students to the LEGO^® Mindstorms NXT^® robot system. Students will use math and science concepts to explore the basics of robot construction, programming theory, and the inner workings of the NXT robot. At the end of the course, students will have the foundation to continue programming on their own and enter competitions such as Rofest. Plus, robots are just so fun! Over the years, Keith Bozin has worked with math, science, chemistry, and physics students from fifth grade through college. He is currently an adjunct chemistry, physics, and robotics instructor at Lawrence Technological University and other area community colleges. Initially, he became interested in robotics when he coached a team to second place at Robofest. He has been working with Robofest for over five years now, teaching classes to schools and camps and offering workshops as well as serving as head RoboSumo judge.

Note: Students are required to purchase a basic robotics kit, which may be found at: http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?CategoryID=178 &by=9&ID=1303&c=1&t=0&l=0