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Beginning Checkmate Chess (Gr. K-5)
Progress With Chess is excited to offer two class levels to cater to students’ interests and needs, ranging from Beginner to Intermediate! Students in the Beginner section will be able to complete a legal game of chess by the end of the session. Students will learn how the pieces move, all of the various rules and caveats of chess, as well as basic checkmating patterns and endgames. Please be advised, Progress with Chess may move your child to intermediate if in the child’s best interest. Students attending Moreland Hills Elementary school must update their SDM notes to attend the program. Students without an updated note will not be able to ride the Rec Bus. Any students who will not be attending a class must email knewman@orangecsd.org to confirm their absence. -
Future Scientists: (Gr. K-2)
Session 1: Students will examine daily tools scientists use in “What is Science”, “Tool Time”, learn about “Amazing Atoms & Moving Molecules”, experiment with mixing colors in “Magic of Color”, discover buoyancy in “Floating and Sinking”, discover how science is magical in “Is it Science? Is it Magic”, and learn how seeds spread and the science of leaves changing colors in ”Harvest Time and Colorful Leaves”!Session 2: Students will see how different materials affect how balls bounce in “Magic of Bouncing Balls”, explore “Creative Chemistry” as they are surprised by indicator paper and corn starch, delve in mountains, deserts, caves and prairies in ”Large Landforms”, examine sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks in “Rocking Rocks”, learn how scientists explore ”Terrific Teeth”, and learn about the animal and plants that live in “Proud Ponds”! Students attending Moreland Hills Elementary school must update their SDM notes to attend the program. Students without an updated note will not be able to ride the Rec Bus. Any students who will not be attending a class must email knewman@orangecsd.org to confirm their absence. -
Intermediate Checkmate Chess (Gr. K-5)
Progress With Chess is excited to offer two class levels to cater to students’ interests and needs, ranging from Beginner to Intermediate! Students in the Intermediate section will be focusing on developing their knowledge of chess past the rules. Students will learn more complex checkmating sequences and endgames, and will be introduced to tactics, opening principles, and basic positional strategy. Please be advised, Progress with Chess may move your child to beginner if in the child’s best interest. Students attending Moreland Hills Elementary school must update their SDM notes to attend the program. Students without an updated note will not be able to ride the Rec Bus. Any students who will not be attending a class must email knewman@orangecsd.org to confirm their absence. -
MadScience: Brixology
Hop on board for a wild ride from “here to there”! Join us for the journey through this exciting STEM series that utilizes LEGO® bricks to introduce children to engineering in a fun and engaging way! Each week combines an in-class build created by a LEGO® Certified Designer with a related takehome item that allows the exploration and learning “travel on” after the class is complete! Topics include: carnivals, creatures, machines, towers, aerospace, and bridges
