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After School Craft Club - Highland Elementary Empower HourHighland Elem Empower HourJoin Ms.Sopsich after school on Wednesdays for Craft Club. We will make a new craft each week, have snacks, listen to music and make new friends! This club is for boys and girls K-5th grade.Winter/Spring 2025
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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!Winter/Spring 2025
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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.Winter/Spring 2025
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Board Games w/ Mr. FugateCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourCome have a blast playing a variety of games with Mr. FugateWinter/Spring 2025
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Brugger DodgeballKurtz Elementary Empower HourJoin us in this before school empower hour with Mr. Brugger and let's play some dodgeball! Softer balls will be used and safety precautions will be in place to keep everyone safe and having fun! For more details or if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brugger directly at robert.brugger@hvs.org. Now let's play!!Winter/Spring 2025
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SpecialOCanada (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Brugger Floor HockeyKurtz Elementary Empower HourMr. Brugger will be offering before-school floor hockey for boys and girls. The program will run directly before school 8:05-9:05am. Email Robert.Brugger@hvs.org with any questions.Winter/Spring 2025
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Clay Club with Mr. ShankCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourCome work with clay with Mr Shank! First session: Students will explore various clay hand-building techniques, including pinch pots, slabs, press molds, and coils, to create original vessels. Second Session: Students will utilize creative problem-solving skills and engage in meaningful clay skill-building.Winter/Spring 2025
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Seattle Parks and Recreation (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Crafting, Snacks and FUN! with Ms. KolbHeritage Elem Empower HourCome and join Mrs. Kolb for crafting, snacks, and fun!Winter/Spring 2025
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Creative 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.Winter/Spring 2025
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Cricut Club w/ Mr ShankCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourStudents will learn the basic crafting and artistic techniques using Cricut maker. Projects include but are not limited to making stencils, stickers and a vinyl resist project. Students may bring a water bottle, cup or mug for stickers. The session will create a collaborative sign project that will hang in the hall at Country Oaks Elementary.Winter/Spring 2025
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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 gameWinter/Spring 2025
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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.Winter/Spring 2025
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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.Winter/Spring 2025
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Heritage: Hands-On Science Hour!Heritage Elem Empower HourWorld of Wonder (Grades K-2): This will be an intro course covering a variety of topics using games, projects, and coloring: A basic science course introducing students to a variety of topics through games, projects, and art. We will spend 2 weeks on the senses, one of touch, taste, and smell and one on sight (&light) and hearing (&sound). 1 week we’ll explore Weather and the water cycle, 1 week plants and trees, 1 week water science (sink, float, solutions) and 1 week of forces and motion Kitchen Science (Grades 3-5): exploring science through food – Using everyday kitchen staples, students will measure, make mixtures, solutions & super-saturated solutions, observe the effects of hot and cold, and explore the chemical reactions of leavening agents. We will investigate dairy by making magic milk, butter, cottage cheese and ice cream, and use emulsifiers to examine the interaction of oil and water. Students will use starches to make a fun “gak” and to thicken rice pudding. ***Students must register ONE WEEK before class starts so I can e-mail parents a food allergy questionnaire to complete before Day 1***Winter/Spring 2025
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Johnson: Hands-On Science Hour!Johnson Elem Empower HourWorld of Wonder (Grades K-2): This will be an intro course covering a variety of topics using games, projects, and coloring: A basic science course introducing students to a variety of topics through games, projects, and art. We will spend 2 weeks on the senses, one of touch, taste, and smell and one on sight (&light) and hearing (&sound). 1 week we’ll explore Weather and the water cycle, 1 week plants and trees, 1 week water science (sink, float, solutions) and 1 week of forces and motion Kitchen Science (Grades 3-5): weeks of exploring science through food – Using everyday kitchen staples, students will measure, make mixtures, solutions & super-saturated solutions, observe the effects of hot and cold, and explore the chemical reactions of leavening agents. We will investigate dairy by making magic milk, butter, cottage cheese and ice cream, and use emulsifiers to examine the interaction of oil and water. Students will use starches to make a fun “gak” and to thicken rice pudding. ***Students must register ONE WEEK before calss starts so I can e-mail parents a food allergy questionnaire to complete before Day 1***Winter/Spring 2025
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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: Hands-On Science Hour!Lakewood Elem Empower HourWorld of Wonder (Grades K-2): This will be an intro course covering a variety of topics using games, projects, and coloring: A basic science course introducing students to a variety of topics through games, projects, and art. We will spend 2 weeks on the senses, one of touch, taste, and smell and one on sight (&light) and hearing (&sound). 1 week we’ll explore Weather and the water cycle, 1 week plants and trees, 1 week water science (sink, float, solutions) and 1 week of forces and motion Kitchen Science (Grades 3-5): weeks of exploring science through food – Using everyday kitchen staples, students will measure, make mixtures, solutions & super-saturated solutions, observe the effects of hot and cold, and explore the chemical reactions of leavening agents. We will investigate dairy by making magic milk, butter, cottage cheese and ice cream, and use emulsifiers to examine the interaction of oil and water. Students will use starches to make a fun “gak” and to thicken rice pudding. ***Students must register ONE WEEK before calss starts so I can e-mail parents a food allergy questionnaire to complete before Day 1***Winter/Spring 2025
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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.Winter/Spring 2025
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Oxbow 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.Winter/Spring 2025
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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.Winter/Spring 2025
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Skyhawks BasketballHeritage 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.Winter/Spring 2025
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Skyhawks Floor Hockey - Country Oaks Empower HourCountry Oaks Elem Empower HourThis program is designed to help introduce and develop your child to Floor Hockey in a safe and fun environment. Your child will learn the fundamentals of hockey through fun skill based games. The goals are to teach basic concepts and technique of floor, street, and ice hockey. Classes will emphasize passing, puck/ball handling, shooting, teamwork, and safety (non-checking). All equipment provided.Winter/Spring 2025
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Skyhawks Floor Hockey - Johnson Empower HourJohnson Elem Empower HourThis program is designed to help introduce and develop your child to Floor Hockey in a safe and fun environment. Your child will learn the fundamentals of hockey through fun skill based games. The goals are to teach basic concepts and technique of floor, street, and ice hockey. Classes will emphasize passing, puck/ball handling, shooting, teamwork, and safety (non-checking). All equipment provided.Winter/Spring 2025