Below is a list of 3rd Quarter Enrichment Classes being offered at Mtn. View. Students will sign up for classes on January 22 with new class beginning February 1.
Basic cooking skills/easy snacks (Mrs. Holden)
Learn basic cooking skills to be successful and safe in the kitchen such as knife safety, meal planning, nutrition, and the science of cooking. We will create tasty and healthy snacks that you can make at home as well.
FEE: $10
3D Printing (Mr. Long)
Ever wondered how things were made with a 3D printer? There are countless hours spent on a computer going over the drafting of a simple image. We can make cubes, spheres, logos, helicopters, flowers....you name we can make it. Sign up if you are interested!
FEE: $10
Harry Potter (Miss Holman)
Are you a Harry Potter fan? Have you always wanted to read the books or watch the movies?! Well, here’s your chance. Please join me in a reading the stories of Harry Potter. I will read the stories aloud in class and when we finish a book, we will watch the movie. If you have a copy of the book you can bring it to follow along, or follow along on the projector as I will project the pages as I read. Let’s see how far into the world of wizardry we can get in nine weeks!
Beginning Guitar (Mr. O’Doherty)
Students will learn the basics of guitar. How to tune and read chord charts and also basic blues. Students will learn some basic music theory and be able to accompany themselves with one or two simple songs. We will get into playing right away. NOTE: Students must bring a guitar to class. This guitar must be the right size for the student and be able to be tuned. Guitars will not be supplied.
Wildcat Pride II (Mr. McLay)
This class will focus on generating flyers and signs that the Wildcat Pride I class needs. Be ready to focus on beautifying the school.
Woodshop (Mr. Rogers)
In this class students will learn how to use tools and build various wood projects. In the 9 weeks we will build 3-4 different projects.
FEE: $10
Puzzles and Board Games (Mrs. Swayne)
Are you so busy you never have time to play Monopoly, Connect Four, Checkers and Chess, Scrabble, Win Lose or Draw, etc.? When was the last time you put together a puzzle? Now is your chance to carve out one period a day to have fun playing those games we all love!
Handmade Crafts (Mrs. Topf and Ms. Buck)
Make your own crafts to take home for yourself or to give to others for gifts. Let out your inner crafter or Pinterest self! Use your artistic abilities to make your own designs! Make Chubby Bears, one of a kind, professional looking cards, Easter crafts, Beautiful hand crafted string art and more! With this class you have the choice to choose what to make and who to give your creations to. Let the fun begin!
FEE: $10
Drawing Basics (Mrs. Wells)
This introductory drawing class will explore the fundamental elements of drawing and introduce students to new forms of media and technique. Symmetry, 3-dimensional drawing, shading, perspective, texture, and color techniques will be the main elements taught through a series of fun projects!
The New You! (Mrs. Brown)
Time to change your life! Join the dance, yoga, and cosmetology class and feel gorgeous after a week! We'll have a blast moving and creating a beautiful you. See Mrs. Brown if you have any questions
School Newspaper/School Blog (Mrs. Jin)
Be the voice of Mountain View school by helping create a student run publication. Explore topics that interest you and the rest of the student body and see your work published online and in print through a school blog and newspaper. Let your voice be heard!
Comics and Graphic Novel Workshop (Mr. Allen)
How do writers and artists mix words and pictures to tell stories? We will look at what makes comics a special form of art, what types of comics are common and not common, and how comics are published. We will learn the basics of comic making and create some of our own. Drawing skills are not required, but creativity is a must-have!
Study Hall (Mrs. Raz)
Do you need time to sit and do your homework? This class is for students who are wanting time during the day to sit quietly and work on school work.
Coloring (Mrs. Fredrickson)
This isn’t your average coloring class. This is the new “in thing”. In this class students will color or paint on intricate, stylish and hip coloring pages.
Intramurals - Basketball/Pickle ball (Mrs. Converse, Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Stockner)
Are you a CHAMPION? Come prove yourself. Intramurals have finally arrived at MVMS. Competitive basketball and pickle ball are your two activities this quarter. Intense, fast paced, and competitive games every day along with tournaments to determine a CHAMPION for each activity. Bring your "A GAME"
Book Club (Mr. Mallory)
Do you love to read? Kids will have the opportunity to choose their own reading books. As they read them, they will give a short weekly or bi-weekly presentation about the book they are reading. Artistic students can chose to present via storyboards and others can present verbally.
Mandarin Chinese (Ms. Zheng)
In this class students will learn some basic Chinese words (including food, drinks, sports, and body parts.) Students will also learn about Chinese culture and some popular Chinese Festivals and do some Chinese art projects. There may be a field trip also.
Cubing (Mr. Alpert)
Do you like solving puzzles? Have you seen your classmates with those colorful cubes and are curious about solving them? Cubing Class will teach you the processes and strategies to solve various types of cubes. This class is primarily for students who are interested, but have not yet unraveled the mysteries of this little device. Come check it out!
FEE: $5
Champions of STEAM (Mrs. Hanson)
Crash cars! Become a human battery! Discover microbes! Tessellations! Spiral graphs! Door prizes for STEAM Stars! All at the MVMS Family Science Night! Become part of the team that plans and puts on the second MVMS Family Science night. During this enrichment class you will be given an opportunity to rediscover some of your favorite: labs, art activities, math projects, or maybe even explore new projects/ideas as they relate to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). In the end you will be sharing your activity/work at the event made for family members of all ages. Come and be part of the team that makes STEAM fun for all!
