THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY  CLASS LIST FALL 2010
11:30
Drawing 1,2,3 Ages 11+ (Soukup)
Choir 2nd + (Bullock)
Current Events 2nd – 5th (Gregory)
Music Theory 13yrs + (Mikkola)
12:30
Art Fundamentals 9+ (Soukup)
Art Ages 6-9
Recorder/Music History Ages 7 + (Bullock)
Pre-Ballet Ages 3-5/Ballet 1 Ages 5-8  (Miller)
Current Events 5th + (Gregory)
Physical Science 9th + (Berry)
Private Music Lessons (Mikkola)
1:30
Athletic Skills Boys only Ages 8+(Lowe)
Art Fundamentals Ages 5-8 (Soukup)
Art Ages 10 + (Burnett)
Science in Music/General Music K-3rd (Bullock)
History/Geography Geared to 6th – 8th  (Chasteen)
Beginner Band (Mikkola)
2:30
Painting Tech/Style Ages 11+ (Soukup)
Art Ages 10+ (Burnett)
Drama Ages 6-12 (Berry)
General Science 6th + ( Domermuth)
Spanish old enough to read + (Andrews)
Advanced Band (Mikkola)

 
CLASS DESCRIPTION & TEACHER INFORMATION
Andrews, Lily
BEGINNING SPANISH 2:30 for children who can read and write and older, adults included.
This beginning Spanish course will focus on learning basic vocabulary…emphasize comprehension, speaking, grammar, and also conversational Spanish.

I am very enthusiastic about having students speak and understand Spanish. Students will receive homework assignments, and in class expectations. Cost will be $5 per class.

Materials needed: 3 ring binder, lined notebook paper, and pencil.

Thank you,
Lilly Andrews  828-773-1634 lillydavid@bellsouth.net
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Berry, Amy, Addi & Emily

Drama Class

The class will be open to 6-12 year olds. Kids will learn/practice skills by playing theater games and interacting with each other. We will be doing a mini performance at the end of each semester. It will be an adaptation from some piece of classic literature or a classic play. Parts will be distributed and full commitment to class is required once that has taken place. The cost is $5 per class.
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Berry, Chuck

Exploring Creation with Physical Science – by Wile.

This course discusses such topics as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, gravity, etc. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household chemicals and supplies.

In 2-week cycles, students are assigned a physical science module from the text. During week 1, new concepts and vocabulary will be taught and explained. During week 2, unit lab experiments will be done in class together. Students also will learn how to write a well-structured research paper with appropriate documentation.

My role is to serve as a tutor in support of home school parents. I will not be grading papers, or giving tests. These will need to be done by parents at home. I will be creating a syllabus to help divide the work load during the school year.
Completion of this class and text materials fulfills one required HS science credit.

To get on your own:
Format: Wiles 2-volume set: 2nd edition
The first book, hardbound, is the student text, which contains all student material, on-your-own questions and solutions, laboratory exercises, and chapter study guides. Color photos and illustrations.
The second book, softbound, is the solutions and tests manual, which contains answers to chapter study guides, tests, and test solutions. B&W

Cost: $7 per class.

Chuck Berry is a mechanical engineer turned church pastor, serving at CrossPoint Community Church in Boone, NC.

Chuck and Amy have been married for 21 years, and home school their 4 daughters ages 17,15, 12, 5.
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Bullock, Ruth

Choir11:30-12:30

In this class the student will learn proper vocal technique, breathing and diction, and sound placement while singing a variety of songs. The student will learn note reading, have an introduction to part singing and will learn how to follow a conductor. We will also set a goal of performing a mini musical as well as other performances at local nursing homes.

Cost for class $6.00 per class

Age 2nd grade and up.

A one year commitment is preferred.

Up to 25 can attend.

Beginning to Intermediate Recorder Choir and Music History Class12:30-1:30

In this class, the beginning student will learn the notes of the treble clef and play the soprano recorder. The intermediate student will play harmony and harder accompaniment parts on the soprano and alto recorders. Easy arrangements of classical songs, folk songs, hymns, and popular songs will be learned for fun and performance. Students will also learn about various composers from the Baroque Period to the present day. Note reading is not required, but would be helpful. However, consistent practice is required.

Cost of soprano recorder and music book is $7.00-10.00 depending on enrollment.

Alto recorder cost – to be determined.

Class fee $ 6.00 per class. Ages 7 yrs and up. (Younger students may enroll with teacher approval.) Up to 15 students can attend.

Science in Music/General Music Class1:30-2:30

This class will introduce students to basic musical concepts through easy to make scientific projects and/or experiments. The first unit is Hearing sounds. We will explore sound waves, vibrations, pitches and other concepts. The student will also learn basic rhythm, note reading, movement, play rhythm band instruments, drums, Orff instruments, and learn basic vocal technique.

Material Fee of $2 per Month if needed

Cost per class $6.00

Age K-3rd grade. Up to 15 students can attend.

Private Piano, Voice, and Concert Band Instrument Lessons Offered

Special Price for Home Schoolers and Grace Academy students
30 min. lesson, weekly, $60 a month.

If you are interested in private voice, concert band instruments or piano lessons please contact me for scheduling.
Ruth Bullock has a

• BM degree in Music Education
• BM degree in Voice Performance
• MA degree in Music Education/Jr College Teaching
• MA degree in Voice Performance

I have taught private voice, beginning to intermediate piano lessons, concert band instrument lessons for over 25 years.

I have sung professionally in FL, NC, and SC.

I have taught music in the FL and NC public schools.

Please contact me at 828-964-9006 Cell
Email: jer2911momx3@yahoo.com
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Burnett, Rebecca

12:30 – aprox. 6-9 with some 5 yr. olds allowed if they are working very independently and follow directions well;

1:30 and 2:30 – aprox 10 and up, with some allowances made.

Art Classes (please contact Rebecca for adding your name to the waiting list at 828-297-5221)

The focus of this class is to introduce students to numberous masters, study their work and concepts, and create our own pieces using their techniques and ideas! Some examples include Impressionistic landscape paintings in acrylics, animal portraiture and realism studying Audubon, watercolors studying Winslow Homer and Hokusai, Pastels and Portrature studying Mary Cassatt, Pen and Ink, Printmaking, and Scratchboard etchings studying Albrecht Durer, plus others~ including clay modeling and abstract, geometric optical illusions. Some concepts all children learn about include: how to make a foreground advance and a backgound recede, one point perspective, using shapes to develop accurate realism, how to develop an accurate portrait, impasto painting, use of warm and cool colors, symmetry and asymmetry , points to devlop a stong composition, and more. Much of our work focuses on realism and Impressionism, a well as freehand accurate draftsmanship. Drawing is done on all pieces so drawing skills are not neglected!

Class cost: $4 per student plus $5 material fee per semester.
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Chasteen, Kim

History/Geography — Instructor Kim Chasteen. The Story of the World — Volume 4 (Susan Wise Bauer) is the focus of this course. It covers the modern era “From Victoria’s Empire to the End of the USSR.” The class will highlight some of the major people, places and events in world history, from 1850 to 2000. Students will get a “balanced” view of world history, with events from nearly every country in the world – not just Europe and the U.S. The class will offer suggested further reading and literature tie-ins, map activities, and hands-on projects related to the topics covered in the text. Tests will be given at the end of each chapter to ensure students are retaining the information. Geared toward 6-8th grade. Class fee $5, plus $10 materials fee per semester. To register, please contact Kim Chasteen at toddkimfamly@gmail.com. Kim is a home-school mother of four, with children ages 13-17. She has home-schooled for 11 years and has previously taught science courses at Thoughtful Thursdays and other classes from her home.
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Domermuth, Paula

General Science–“is designed to be a student’s first systematic introduction to the sciences, and covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology.” We will be doing lots of hands-on experiments and loosely follow Dr. Jay Wile’s general science curriculum, but will be adding in some other topics and overall general science knowledge. This class is appropriate for ages 10-13 as the last science class before more formal ones.

Instructor: Paula Domermuth. I graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s of science degree in chemical engineering from VA Tech. After working several years in industry, I became a stay-at-home mom and began homeschooling my first son in kindergarten. After 20 years, I finished my personal homeschooling with my 3 children and began private tutoring in math and SAT prep, as well as teaching chemistry, precalculus, and physical science for two years to homeschool high school students. I have also run a successful home-based Creative Memories business for 13 years.
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Gregory, LeAnn

God’s World News- Current events from a Biblical world view

Ages 4th-12th grades

In this class we will be using current events to educate and develop students in a biblical view of the world. It will focus on news stories using practical tools (explainers, maps, charts, graphs, and illustrations) to educate and provide students the knowledge needed truly to understand important issues and events. Students will be encouraged to act upon what they learn and become not only “hearers” of the word but “doers” in the spirit of James1:22

We will be using God’s World News magazine (a publication of World News) which is available at 6 different reading levels.

Each student will receive a copy of the monthly magazine (7 magazines total) at the level they choose.

Cost: $6 per class (7 issue magazine subscription included!)

About me: After graduating from University of Tennessee with a degree in Broadcast Communications in 1990 I joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ where I worked for 4 years at Auburn University teaching Bible study skills to University students and speaking in the Greek system from a Biblical world view. For the next 11 years I taught Bible study methods in Croatia (former Yugoslavia) to students at the University of Zagreb while opening a Campus Crusade ministries around the countries of Croatia and Bosnia. I continue to teach Biblical world view and Bible study methods to students involved in Campus Crusade at ASU in Boone. I love to see students learn to discover the truths of God’s word on their own and develop the ability to use this knowledge to evaluate the world around them from a Biblical perspective.
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Lowe, Brian

Sport’s Technique 1:30 pm

Boys only. Ages 8+

This is a fitness class that will teach and drill the fundamentals of soccer, basketball, baseball, and general fitness. The principles of healthy competition and sportsmanship will be encouraged. This class will be filled with lots of exercise and fun. For more information or to sign up for this class, please call828-264-3074 or e-mail at brian_lowe@bellsouth.net.
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Mikkola, Gary

Mr. Mikkola (BooneMusicProf@gmail.com) 828-773-4725

Music Theory  11:30 to 12:30

This course provides an underrstanding of music theory principles including key, scale construction, types of scales, intervals, and chords.  In addition various rhythms will be used and the student will be expected to compose simple pieces using the information presented in the class.  An introduction to sight-singing using movable DO will be included.  This course is intended for those 13 and up (or mature 12 year olds).  Class is $50 for the entire semester, and students signed up for band can do the course for half-price.

Mr. Mikkola is an Adjunct Professor of Music at Piedmont Baptist College, teaches privately at two Christian schools as well as in Boone, and has been a home-school dad.

Beginner Band: 1:30 to 2:30

This band is for students with little or no instrument experience Instruments taught include flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and drums (note reference to strings below). Minimum age is 10 years old though we sometimes have students as old as 17. Each family is required to provide the instrument as well as accessories such as music and reeds. A Christmas and a spring concert will be performed.

Advanced Band: 2:30 to 3:30

Advanced band is for more experienced players typically age 12 and over. . It features music of different styles that relies on independent parts. String instrument players (like violin) are welcome. A Christmas and a spring concert will be performed.

Private Lessons:12:30 to 1:30 (half hour slots)

In addition to band instruments, Mr Mikkola teaches guitar and beginning piano. If time is not available at TT, Mr. Mikkola also teaches at people’s homes. For band students who want to excel, it is recommended that private lessons are taken in addition to band.

Mr. Mikkola is a home school dad who is an adjunct professor at Piedmont Baptist College. He shares his time teaching both classes and privately between Boone and at the college. He has a Bachelors of Music Education and a Masters of Education, both from Lowell State College in Massachusetts.
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Miller, Rebecca

12:30 – 1:30 Ballet 1 (ages 5 – – intro to technical ballet combined with beginning elements of choreography and dance as worship based on various Psalms

12:30 – 1:30 – Pre-Ballet (ages 3 – 5) – creative movement and the early foundations of ballet taught through stories and music

pirouette_23@yahoo.com
(336) 385-1522
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Schaffner, John

Drum Lessons

Beginner and intermediate drum lessons will be offered for students of all
ages. Lessons will include rudimental studies, hand technique, foot
technique, sight reading, exercises and independence. All the above can be
applied to any style of music! Students *do not* need a snare or drum kit
to take lessons. Practice pads will be used during the lesson to help
student focus on the technique at hand and reduce noise.

Lessons will be 30 minutes for $60 per month.

John Schaffner, a homeschooling dad and professional musician of 20+ years,
teaches drum and bass lessons to all ages at ACME Music in Elizabethton, TN..
He also has lead the drum section for the Homeschool Band in Johnson City.

Email – johnschaffner5@gmail.com or (423)772-4881
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Soukup, Holly

11:30 – 12:25  Drawing Classes: (ages 11-up)

Classic Drawing Techniques 1 Drawing This course is for older students who want to strengthen their drawing skills.  Tips and techniques used by artists throughout history will be explored.. Students will use pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, chalk pastels, conte, etc.

Classic Drawing Techniques 2 This course is for students who previously completed drawing 1. Students will be given topics or ideas that they will develop by  using a combination of drawing tools and students photo references. This course explore drawing skills with an emphasis on creativity.

Drawing 3  This course is for students who previously completed drawing 1 and 2.  Students will use techniques learned from both drawing courses to develop an art series. A continual  theme/idea, subject or color is to be carried throughout a series of drawings. Before each project, students will be asked to bring reference photos or samples of artists and/or styles and ideas that interest them. Students may use one or more drawing medium of their choice.

Drawing Independent Study This study program is for parents in need of artistic guidance, or students who previous completed drawing classes. Under the guidance of Holly, students draw their own subject matters of choice, in any drawing media of choice.

12:30-1:25  Art Fun age 9-up is a course designed for students who like to experiment with a variety of mediums such as paint, watercolor, printing, pencil, clay or paper mache, etc. In this program students learn basic art concepts that involve line, shape, color, composition, etc. While learning these art fundamentals, students explore their own ideas and creativity. Art history or well known artists are discussed with each project.

Art projects usually fall into one of the following categories: Mastering the masters (study styles of famous artists), Learning to see (study of drawing), Play days (creativity explored) Art around the world (multi-cultural art explored)

1:30-2:25  Art Fun ages 5-8  is a course similar to the 12:30 class but taught at a lower level, appropriate for age 5- 8 year old students.

2:30-3:25  Painting Techniques and Styles (age 11-up) is a course offered for students desiring to experiment with painting styles and techniques used by masters of         various schools of art throughout history. Students will experiment in acrylic paints, and also some water color paints. Techniques such as chiaroscuro, glazing,                 impasto, scumbling, etc. may be explored. Different well known artists will be featured and discussed  each school year.

Fee:  $6 per class/$20 yearly supply fee

Ask about discounts

To register: (preferred form of contact is e-mail)  hhsoukup@bellsouth.net/ or call (828) 268-0671

There will be a parent information meeting at Boone United Methodist church with Ronnie Wise on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 4 PM. This meeting will be an opportunity for parents and students to meet Ronnie, hear his plans for the Chorale, and ask any questions they might have.

The first choir rehearsal will be at 4 PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at Boone United Methodist.

This High School Chorale is open all students in 8-12 grades in the High Country. This year there will be no tuition charged for participating in the Chorale. (There will be a $20 registration fee required each semester.)

This is a great opportunity for any students who are interested in singing with a top-notch youth chorale. Please check it out.