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American Sign Language (ASL) ClubLakewood Elem Empower HourCalling all Lakewood! Join Mrs. Dettbarn this winter in learning how to use ASL ( American Sign Language) to communicate with others! Parents: Please send students with a binder and pencilWinter/Spring 2025
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Arnold Team SportsCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourJoin Mr. Arnold in exploring many Team Sports and large group activities here at Country Oaks. Floor Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball and Dodgeball are some of our favorites!Fall 2024
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Arnold's Athletes in ActionCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourJoin Mr. Arnold for some fun and fitness. We will explore basic sports' skills, fundamental agility, fitness activities and play many Physical Education games.Fall 2024
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Board Games w/ Mr. FugateCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourCome have a blast playing a variety of games with Mr. FugateFall 2024
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Brugger BasketballKurtz Elementary Empower HourMr. Brugger will be offering before-school basketball for boys and girls. We will be Kurtz inside in the gym. The program will run directly before school 8:05-9:05am. Email Robert.Brugger@hvs.org with any questions.Fall 2024
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PopularCreative Writing with Mrs. ZelinskiHeritage Elem Empower HourGet CREATIVE in creative writing class! It's a blast. Kids get to express themselves through writing in a variety of genres.Fall 2024
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Game Day FUN with Mrs. ZelinskiHeritage Elem Empower HourCome have a blast playing a variety of games such as Boggle, Rummikub, UpWords, Taboo, etc. Class includes lots of game time, prizes, and the excitement of creating your own board gameFall 2024
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Starting SoonGame Day w/ Ms. NardellOxbow Elem Empower HourCome play and learn new games. You may even want to teach mom and dad. (Games like Penny Drop, Shut the Box, Boogle, Dominos, QUIXX, Quirkle,) Some games are board games, some are card games, and some are dice games.Fall 2024
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Gravitrax w/ Mr. FugateCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourGraviTrax The Game - Course Solve The Challenge! Setup the track according to the tasks cards. Using all the pieces provided, complete the track layout to solve the tricky and exciting challenge! Test your track and if the marble rolls from start to finish, move onto the next challenge card. Once all the challenges have been completed, integrate tiles and accessories to expand your GraviTrax Starter-Set. Solve the tricky and fun challenge by working out how to get the ball from start to finish! Playing through the challenges builds reasoning and planning skills and provides a great stealth learning experience for young players. Brilliant STEM toy and puzzle gameFall 2024
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GymnasticsCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourCome and join one of the staff from Huron Valley Gymnastics for an hour of gymnastics fun. Always wanted to learn a cartwheel? We will teach you. We will work at each child's level, beginning through advanced. Stretching, conditioning and tumbling will all be a part of this class.Fall 2024
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GymnasticsLakewood Elem Empower HourCome and join one of the staff from Huron Valley Gymnastics for an hour of gymnastics fun. Always wanted to learn a cartwheel? We will teach you. We will work at each child's level, beginning through advanced. Stretching, conditioning and tumbling will all be a part of this class.Fall 2024
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Starting SoonHands-On Science Hour!Johnson Elem Empower Hour“We’re Cheering for Engineering!” – an intro to simple and compound machines; plus building. Starting with simple machines, students will spend 2 weeks exploring motion, gravity, and friction with beanie babies and matchbox cars, ramps, wheels, wedges, screws, and levers. In week 3 they will use their knowledge to construct a game launching wedges. In week 4, we will try our hands at a compound machine scavenger hunt. In week 5 they will build their own lever to measure weight, and to use as a trebuchet, and then construct a catapult and some towers for a real-life angry birds style game. Students will spend our last session constructing an egg container to move an egg down a ramp without it breaking.Fall 2024
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Starting SoonHands-On Science Hour!Lakewood Elem Empower Hour“We’re Cheering for Engineering!” – an intro to simple and compound machines; plus building. Starting with simple machines, students will spend 2 weeks exploring motion, gravity, and friction with beanie babies and matchbox cars, ramps, wheels, wedges, screws, and levers. In week 3 they will use their knowledge to construct a game launching wedges. In week 4, we will try our hands at a compound machine scavenger hunt. In week 5 they will build their own lever to measure weight, and to use as a trebuchet, and then construct a catapult and some towers for a real-life angry birds style game. Students will spend our last session constructing an egg container to move an egg down a ramp without it breaking.Fall 2024
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Johnson Guitar Club - Empower HourJohnson Elem Empower HourThese exciting music programs provide the opportunity for guitar players to study chords and learn scales in addition to reading standard notation and playing their favorite songs! Empower Hour allows you to enjoy music in an enjoyable and positive learning environment while making many new friends too! Books and guitars are available for purchase directly from your instructor. Please contact the instructor 10-14 days prior to the start of a guitar club session in order to confirm you have a guitar that best suits your child’s needs including the appropriate size, playability, tuneability and the styles of music they are wanting to learn. Also if you need strings or picks please inform the instructor to bring these items on the first week of Guitar Club - conduiremusicpublishing@gmail.com Options to purchase a guitar - Wal-Mart and Kohls.Fall 2024
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Kurtz Guitar Club - Empower HourKurtz Elementary Empower HourThese exciting music programs provide the opportunity for guitar players to study chords and learn scales in addition to reading standard notation and playing their favorite songs! Empower Hour allows you to enjoy music in an enjoyable and positive learning environment while making many new friends too! Books and guitars are available for purchase directly from your instructor. Please contact the instructor 10-14 days prior to the start of a guitar club session in order to confirm you have a guitar that best suits your child’s needs including the appropriate size, playability, tuneability and the styles of music they are wanting to learn. Also if you need strings or picks please inform the instructor to bring these items on the first week of Guitar Club - conduiremusicpublishing@gmail.com Options to purchase a guitar - Wal-Mart and Kohls.Fall 2024
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Lakewood ChoirLakewood Elem Empower HourCalling all Lakewood! Join Mrs. Dettbarn this winter in the Lakewood Choir! A t-shirt will be included to perform at their concert. Parents: Please send students with a binder and pencil Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 7th (At Lakeland High School). 4:15-5:30 pm Concert: Wednesday, May 14th @ 6 pm (5:30 pm call time for students) (At Lakeland High School) After Party: Wednesday, May 21st @ 4:15 pm-5:15 pm- Pizza, Drinks, and Watch Performance (Lakewood Art Room)Winter/Spring 2025
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Lakewood Percussion EnsembleLakewood Elem Empower HourThe Orff percussion ensemble for 4th and 5th graders is a dynamic group where students explore music through hands-on experience with instruments like xylophones, glockenspiels, and drums. They learn to create melodies, rhythms, and harmonies, often improvising and composing their own pieces. The ensemble fosters creativity, teamwork, and musical understanding, with students performing both traditional and original works at school events. This engaging approach makes music accessible and fun for all participants. Includes T-shirt Materials: Please bring binder and pencil to first rehearsalFall 2024
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Owl SportsOxbow Elem Empower HourMrs. Page will be offering Owl Sports after school for boys and girls. Each empower hour will have modified rules and equipment depending on age level and amount of students. The program will host a variety of sports and games. The program will be held inside of the Oxbow gymnasium and will run directly after school until 515pm. Email Laura.page@hvs.org if you have any questions.Fall 2024
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PopularOxbow MathletesOxbow Elem Empower HourMath based games developed by the Math Pentathlon program to supplement your child's math curriculum. Division 1 is geared toward Kindergarten-1st grade math. There are 5 different games for each division. Division 2 is geared toward 2nd-3rd grade math. There are 5 different games for each division. Division 3 is geared toward 4th-5th grade math. There are 5 different games for each division.Fall 2024
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Sanchin-Ryu Karate For Kids - Johnson Empower HourJohnson Elem Empower HourThis program combines two crucial courses into one, Sanchin-Ryu Karate & Self-Defense and Project: Secure Child (child safety). Students will be trained with proven, age-appropriate techniques that are necessary for kids to protect themselves from attackers. This program is set in a fun yet structured, environment which will give your child a positive outlook on learning a martial art. Participants will achieve great self confidence and leadership through the physical techniques, mental strategies, drills and exercises they are lead through. Uniforms are available, but not required.Fall 2024
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Skyhawks Basketball Empower HourHeritage Elem Empower HourThis fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Our progression curriculum focuses on the whole player - teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defense through skill-based instruction and small-sided scrimmages.Fall 2024
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Skyhawks Beginning Golf Empower HourCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourStudents will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, and body positioning. Skyhawks has adopted the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) system as its curriculum. SNAG, developed by the PGA, is specifically designed for the entry-level player; SNAG simplifies instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course. All equipment providedFall 2024
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Bob Park (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Skyhawks Lacrosse Empower HourHighland Elem Empower HourLacrosse combines basic skills used in soccer, basketball and hockey into one fast-paced game. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, snack and, water bottle, and sunscreen.Fall 2024
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Skyhawks Soccer Empower HourLakewood Elem Empower HourYour young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Areas of focus are dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their soccer skills. Participants should bring a water bottle, sunscreen (outdoor only) and wear appropriate athletic attire.Fall 2024