COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
MISSION STATEMENT:
Through quality educational experiences, the Norwin School District prepares students to become productive and responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.
What is the Community Connections program?
Giving back to the community is always a goal for Norwin School District. The latest initiative to meet that goal is a program called Community Connections. Through it, Norwin teachers will conduct a series of evening classes, ranging from computer skills, to CPR, drama and ceramics. There will be sessions to teach family board games and if you have ever wanted to learn Zumba or speak Italian, this is your chance. While a majority of the classes are for adults, several will be available for students. The public can sign up for the classes, which vary in length from three to ten sessions. A small fee will be charged. More information, including a registration form, will be sent home with K – 6 students, posted on the District’s website at www.norwinsd.org and will be available in the offices of the Middle and High Schools.
Questions should be directed to the coordinators of the program.
Julie Painter 724-861-3010 x4123, jpainter@norwinsd.org
WINTER 2010 COURSE OPTIONS
Creating a productive learning environment and culture is Goal 6 of the Norwin School District’s Strategic Plan. To emphasize the importance of an enriched and ongoing education, the District is presenting classes through our Community Connections program. Classes are offered in areas ranging from opportunities to renew computer skills to trying a new exercise program with friends and neighbors. Courses are available for both adults and students. We hope you will join us for a class or two this winter. Please direct questions to the program coordinator, Julie Painter, at 724.861.3010 X4123 or send an email to jpainter@norwinsd.org.
Microsoft Excel 2007
Update your computer skills and learn the basic navigation and functions of Excel, including menus, worksheets and workbooks, downloading templates, entering data and formatting cells. Your instructors will guide you through a hands-on experience with the Excel program. Comprehensive handouts will be provided as a resource. Instructors: NSD Technology Trainers Age Range: Adults Dates: March 22, 24, 29 & 31
(Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: H.S. Computer Lab, Rm. 120 Course Cost: $ 55.00
Microsoft Word 2007
Maximize your technology proficiency through learning the basics of Word. Topics will include mouse basics, task and tool bars, creating and saving documents, basic file management, copy-cut-paste functions, clip art, graphic formatting, tables and printing. Your instructors will lead you through hands-on practice with the Word program. Comprehensive handouts will be provided as a resource.
Instructors: NSD Technology Trainers Age Range: Adults Dates: April 13, 15, 20, & 22
(Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: H.S. Computer Lab, Rm. 120 Course Cost: $ 55.00
Zumba Class
Is your New Year’s resolution to get into better shape? Are you looking for ways to include exercise into your routine? This fun class provides an opportunity to improve cardio fitness while learning popular Latin dance styles such as Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Calypso, and Ragaeton. Tone your glutes, abdominals, legs and arms and burn between 500-800 calories per session. Work-out clothing is suggested. As with all exercise programs, interested individuals should consult a doctor prior to participating.
Instructor: Michele Dvorznak
Age range: Adults
Dates: January 19, 26;
February 2, 9, 16, 23;
March 2, 9, 16, & 23
(Tuesdays)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Middle School Cafeteria
Course cost: $ 60.00
Youth Acting Class
Let your drama star shine as you gain appreciation of literature, the fine arts and the theater. An introduction to acting basics and character development is followed with team efforts in staging, costuming and props. Students will develop volume and body language skills and have the opportunity to try-out for parts and learn acting terms and stage direction. The class culminates with a videotaped performance on DVD for students to share and show off their theatrical talents with family and friends. Class size is limited so register soon.
Instructors: Michele Dvorznak/Angela Mazur
Age range: Students in Grades 4-6
Dates: January 25;
February 1, 8, 22;
March 1, 8, 22, & 29*
(Mondays)
*(The 3/29 class will end at 8:00 p.m.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Middle School Cafeteria
and Classrooms
Course cost: $ 57.00
French for Kids
The 7-week course will be communicative in nature and will focus on listening and speaking skills. A French song will be embedded into each lesson, with a vocabulary set, culture point, and focus on a particular French-speaking region. In this context, students will be exposed to basic greetings, including introductions and farewells, likes and dislikes, food and drinks, the days of the week and months of the year, numbers one through 20, colors, and other French phrases.
Instructor: Kelly Ketler
Age range: K-6
Dates: February 17, 24;
March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
(Wednesdays)
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hahntown Library Classroom
Course cost: $ 50.00
Intro to Graphic Design
This course is designed as a basic introduction to Graphic Design and the Corel DRAW and Print Shop Deluxe software. Participants will gain a basic working knowledge of the software and it’s most basic functions, including understanding the principals of balance, unity, rhythm, proportion, and contrast. Knowledge of this program will allow you to use it to create posters, t-shirts, business cards, greeting cards or any other type of design in which you might be interested. Learn to create images, import, modify and export clip art, mirror and rotate objects and utilize font, size and style in graphic design. Participants should bring a white t-shirt on which to apply a created image.
Instructor: Matt Minccuci
Age range: Middle School through Adult
Dates: February 2, 4, 9, & 11
(Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Middle School Tech Computer Lab
Room 522
Course cost: $ 52.00
Guitar for Kids
Does your student “rock” at Guitar Hero and want to give the real instrument a try? This is the class for your child. The participants will learn to read music on the staff, clap and count the whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes, identify the notes, and play the corresponding notes on the guitar. By the end of the ten week course, students will play several basic chords and chord progressions, improvise a jazz/rock solo, read music of their choice, tune the instrument, and play in small ensembles with other guitar players. The sessions culminate with a class recital.
Instructor: Denise Bilott
Age range: 4 - 12
Dates: January 21, 28;
February 4, 11, 18, 25;
March 4, 11, 18, & 25
(Thursdays)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Middle School Band Room 312
Course cost: $ 60.00
Guitar for Adults
Looking for a new hobby? Do you secretly wish that you could play more than just the air guitar? In this class, participants will learn to read music on the staff, clap and count the whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes, identify the notes, and play the corresponding notes on the guitar. By the end of the ten week course, students will play several basic chords and chord progressions, improvise a jazz/rock solo, read music of their choice, tune the instrument, and play in small ensembles with other guitar players. The sessions culminate with a class recital.
Instructor: Denise Bilott
Age range: Adults
Dates: January 21, 28;
February 4, 11, 18, 25
(Thursdays)
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Middle School Band Room 312
Course cost: $ 60.00
Registration Winter 2010
Please click HERE for registration form, complete and send with payment to Norwin School District; the address is listed below. Classes will be held in January through March.
Please note that each description lists specific dates, times, and locations. Complete participant contact information is essential for notification of a cancellation or time-change. Courses have a minimum and maximum number of participants, so please register early. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Painter 724-861-3010, x4123, jpainter@norwinsd.org.
You MUST pre-register BEFORE attending!
Please CALL for class availability!
Click HERE for PDF of Winter 2010 Course Offerings.
Community Connections
Norwin School District
281 McMahon Drive
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
If you have any questions, please contact:
Julie Painter (724) 861-3010, x4123, jpainter@norwinsd.org
Leave a message for Julie, and she will get back to you.
Updated 1/13/2010