Fall 2024
FAST Class Schedule & Class Descriptions
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MONDAY CLASSES |
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CLASS NAME |
TEACHER(S) |
PRICE |
GRADES OFFERED |
Class MAXIMUM |
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American Girl Doll Club |
Sarah Packer |
$325 |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
25 |
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Beads, Braids & Bands |
Christy Faughn & Carol Anne Shapiro |
$300 |
2, 3, 4, 5 |
28 |
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Pickleball Remix |
Tina Voss & Virginia Shortland |
$330 |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
24 |
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Soccer Stars |
Katie Smith |
$350 |
K, 1, 2, 3 |
28 |
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Volley Stars |
Susan Thompson |
$300 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
20 |
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WEDNESDAY CLASSES |
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CLASS NAME |
TEACHER(S) |
PRICE |
GRADES OFFERED |
Class MAXIMUM |
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Art Smart |
Christy Roberts |
$275 |
K, 1, 2 |
20 |
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Board Game Club |
Abbey Keesee |
$300 |
2, 3, 4, 5 |
24 |
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Cardio Sharp |
Shawn Maloney, James Hunt, & Donna Goldenberg |
$300 |
2, 3, 4, 5 |
60 |
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Hip Hop Homies |
Allison Howard |
$280 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
15 |
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Jewelry Making |
Hannah Yates |
$250 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
15 |
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Keyology |
Luba Eristavi |
$340 |
K, 1, 2 |
10 |
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Minecraft Masters and Makers |
Kerrie Bettes |
$350 |
3, 4, 5 |
28 |
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Slime Scientists |
Sarah Packer |
$325 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
25 |
| Swiftie Society | Emily Rhineheart & Angie Yim | $325 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 30 |
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Top Flight |
Susan Thompson |
$300 |
2, 3, 4, 5 |
16 |
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Typing Club |
Kathryn McDonald & Heather DeFoor |
$305 |
2, 3, 4, 5 |
22 |
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THURSDAY CLASSES |
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CLASS NAME |
TEACHER(S) |
PRICE |
GRADES OFFERED |
Class MAXIMUM |
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Brick Builders |
Heather DeFoor & Kaly McDonald |
$315 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
12 |
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Canvas Kids & Cookies |
Tina Voss & Virginia Shortland |
$350 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
18 |
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Cardio Sharp Jr. |
Shawn Maloney, James Hunt, & Donna Goldenberg |
$300 |
K, 1, 2 |
50 |
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Chopped: ART EDITION |
Abby Keesee |
$325 |
K, 1, 2 |
20 |
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FAST Feet |
Hannah Yates |
$200 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
25 |
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Hip Hop Homies |
Allison Howard |
$280 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
15 |
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iCreate |
Kerrie Bettes |
$350 |
3, 4, 5 |
28 |
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Karate Kids |
Katie Smith |
$350 |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
28 |
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Keyology |
Luba Eristavi |
$340 |
2, 3, 4, 5 |
10 |
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Magical Muggles |
Liza Rogers |
$300 |
2, 3, 4 |
25 |
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Super Science Studio |
Jessica Black & Susan Cramer |
$275 |
1, 2, 3 |
30 |
Students will explore, through dolls, what it was like to be an American Girl in different times and places throughout history. Each week students will participate in an activity/project to take home that reflects the historical theme of the week--and play with American Girl Dolls of course! Students are welcome to bring their own dolls, but dolls and accessories will be provided for play during class as well. Students will have fun playing and creating while discovering the similarities and differences of living in different time periods.
Does your child love art or want to improve their art skills? The purpose of Art Smart is to provide your student an opportunity to explore art through directed drawing and different art mediums. Art Smart helps to develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and has a large impact on their social and emotional growth. It also enhances their creativity and love of art! Weekly artwork will be taken home each week. Each participant will receive an Art Smart bag of supplies.
Do you like to create bracelets for yourself or your friends? Do you like to make different keychains to hang on your backpack? Join Beads, Braids and Bands to create these things and more as we explore different ways to use beads, braids, and rubber bands to make fun art pieces!
It's Game Night every week in Board Game Club! This class celebrates critical thinking and competition by exploring new and familiar game classics. Each week our games will have special themes like card games, classics, or bring your own! If you're ready to play, you're ready to stay with us!
Does your child enjoy building with Legos? In Brick Builders they will have fun with minute to win it challenges and other lessons using Legos. Some benefits from children working with Legos are problem solving skills, learning how to plan, teamwork, as well as spatial awareness. Your child can work on all these skills and many others while having fun and being creative.
The heading says it all! The focus for this class will be creating paintings on canvas inspired by famous artists including, Van Gogh, Picasso, Eric Carle, Claude Monet, and Georges Seurat. This is an all-inclusive class where every child will be inspired to use their creativity. We will learn painting techniques, color palettes, and the principal of design. Each child will produce five colorful canvas paintings they can proudly display at home, as well as paint their very own art apron! During each class, students will be provided a sweet treat to enjoy together. Join us for Canvas Kids and Cookies to take chances, make new friends, and get messy!
Cardio Sharp/Cardio Sharp Jr.
Physically fit students perform better academically, behave better at school and home, and are simply more comfortable in their own skin. While we know the roles diet, homework, and sleep play in ‘powering up’ a student’s ‘network’ for the classroom, the last 20 years of scientific research has revealed a new, major player in the ‘ready‐to‐learn’ domain – cardiovascular fitness. Cardio Sharp is driven by this relationship between enthusiastic, vigorous play and cognitive and behavioral development. Modified games, sports, and challenges equip students with exciting, efficient tools for realizing the promises of cardiovascular conditioning. Happy, comfortable kids with better grades – that’s our business, that’s our mission. Cost includes T-shirt, hat, and water bottle!
Chopped: ART EDITION
“Yes, Chef!” Based on the hit Food Network competition show Chopped and Chopped Junior, students will be flexing their creative problem solving skills in this FAST class. Each week, students will be given a basket of mystery materials and art supplies and a set amount of time to make something magical! At the end of our “cook time” everyone will participate in positive critiques and judging! All completed artwork is able to be taken home! Students will also receive a pouch of basic supplies to keep that will act as their “pantry” throughout our series!
FAST Feet
An active, healthy club for students who like to run, jog, walk, and improve their physical fitness. Your club may also include health education components as you teach members the importance of injury prevention through warming up, stretching, cooling down, staying hydrated, healthy food choices, and healthy habits. We work together to help each other succeed and reach goals
Does your child like to move and groove? Do they have trouble sitting still when music starts to play? If so, Hip Hop Homies is the class for them! In this class students will be learning different hip hop techniques and routines that will culminate in a dance performance to show off their skills! Students will have fun dancing to some of the radio's top (school appropriate) hits and working collaboratively to create a hip hop routine they enjoy. Join us and become one of our homies! Class t-shirt included.
On tap are robot building and coding, Bloxels for creating video games, Little Bits programming and engineering, 3-D printing with Computer-aided Design (CAD), and much more. Students will be encouraged to continue projects week to week. We will also utilize various robots and block coding which will lead to Java and-or Python coding. iCreate will be innovative, creative, and fun. Students will receive their own 3-D created object, laptop stickers, and more.
Jewelry Making
We will create jewelry beads and string. We will learn how to make friendship bracelets with just string, as well as with beads. We will have various types of beads to help with our creations. Possibilities are endless of what you can create in this class.
Through the Karate Kids program, your child will learn the basics of traditional Karate including punches, kicks, blocks, self-defense, cardio training and forms. This program is sure to enhance your students level of focus, discipline, respect and self-confidence. We will also focus on topics such as anti-bullying, building self-esteem, creating a positive mindset, and becoming a lifelong learner. Ms. Smith is a third degree black belt, a World Champion competitor in traditional forms and fighting and has over 25 years experience training in martial arts and teaching children. She has competed in Switzerland, Canada, and across the US in karate tournaments. For a fun afternoon of karate training join Karate Kids today! Karate Kids classes vary from semester to semester. If your student has been enrolled previously, they will continue their training as well as learn new techniques! We will be studying Japanese, Yoshukai Karate. All students should wear comfortable clothing and sneakers for class. Be sure to sign up quickly so you don’t miss out!
Why learn how to play piano? Playing piano improves cognitive development, academic skills and coordination, language skills and literacy. Playing piano is a major stress reducer and makes a big impact on one's health. This course will concentrate on developing student musicality while developing social skills at the same time. As students learn from each other they develop confidence about performing in front of others. They stimulate each other's practice. Students will learn how to read notes, play simple songs, write and create music in connection with music concepts, theory and history of music. *Each student will be provided with an individual keyboard and headphones. Repertoire and Instructions are differentiated based on student performance level and ability. About teacher: Mrs. Eristavi completed masters in music education and is proficient in piano and accordion.
Calling all Harry Potter fans! Are you still waiting for your Hogwarts letter? Are you curious about the Wizarding World? Do you want to know what Hogwarts House you belong to? In this class, you will enjoy learning all about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We will create enchanting crafts, make our own wands, play magical games, enjoy some whimsical treats and so much more! Students will learn about the many themes of Harry Potter including leadership, courage, and empathy. Whether you have read the books or only seen the movies, all are welcome - Muggles too! Send your owl now to sign up for Magical Muggles!
Minecraft Masters & Makers
This exclusive class of Minecraft and Lego exposes students to a variety of digital and hands-on learning to develop 21st century skills. Students will create and digitally build Minecraft Biomes and Worlds that enrich classroom curriculum. Lego bricks along with Lego applications, allow students to create models with motors and sensors to bring their creations to life. This will be an exciting and engaging class that encompasses numerous STEM skills in one course. Students will receive Minecraft related sunglasses, laptop stickers, and more. Some Minecraft experience required.
What do you get when you mix Pickleball and Bouncy Balls? PICKLEBALL REMIX! This class will be a spin off from our previous ‘All Star Pickleball’ class. We will continue to learn all the basics of Pickleball, rules, play of the game, and scoring. In addition, we will incorporate bouncy ball games, such as kickball to emphasis hand-eye coordination, which is key to all sports. This class will provide active drills mixed with friendly competitions Students will be split by grade levels to play with friends in their age group, so everyone will be actively involved. Don’t delay, sign up today or you’ll find yourself in a PICKLE!
Slime Scientists
Slime, Oobleck, Play-Doh, Silly Putty, Flubber and more. Each week a new discovery. Students will be learning about chemistry and physics while we use the scientific process to make and analyze slime and other substances. This class offers hands-on science and sensory play that both boys and girls will love!
Soccer Stars
Soccer Stars is the perfect place for your aspiring soccer player! This beginning level club will focus on all the basics. Dribbling, shooting, trapping, scrimmage games, athletic conditioning and more! Soccer enhances focus, aerobic capacity, team work and cardiovascular health. I am so excited to share this time with your students! Students should wear athletic clothing and closed toed sneakers on class days. Students are invited to bring their own soccer ball on Mondays, which they can leave with Ms. Smith for the semester and then have returned at the end of the course; or students can bring their ball each Monday. Learn a new sport all while enhancing fitness and having fun! If you already play soccer, join the fun for some extra practice. Be sure to sign up early so you don’t miss out!
Come join us for an exciting exploration into the world of STEAM! We will dive into science concepts through experimentation and creativity! Each week the students will investigate different science themes through art projects, science experiments and a themed snack. Be ready for hands on, messy fun as we expand our knowledge of the world around us! We can’t wait to learn with you!
**Price includes all materials and a science apron**
If you're a LOVER of all things Taylor Swift and maybe know her songs ALL TOO WELL, then come join the Swiftie Society where you can celebrate your own unique STYLE. This is THE 1 class you definitely won't want to miss! From sing-alongs to crafting friendship bracelets, designing custom t-shirts, and baking some of Taylor's favorite sweet treats, we know YOU BELONG WITH us. Don't miss out on this ENCHANTED experience that will surpass even your WILDEST DREAMS. Get ready to SHAKE IT OFF with 10 weeks full of music, friendship, and unforgettable memories.
Top Flight
Ready to go full throttle? In this construction class, centered in science and math, students will learn the science of flight by creating and building many types of flighted objects. They will create, design, test, and rebuild each week. Not only will they be able to talk with a real fighter pilot, but they will also compete in flight trials to see which creation could be the next generation of TOP FLIGHT inventions.
Typing Club
Did you know end-of-year state testing in Georgia in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade is on the computer? And students in all grade levels are required to type full essay-type constructed responses? Don’t let typing get in their way! With our Sope Creek students having their own computers, typing basics are a must. Sign up for this class to enjoy an interactive experience full of games, videos, and different typing challenges make to make learning fun. Students will work independently so they can move at their own pace. The program saves their progress from week to week (or day to day if you sign up for both sessions!). They will learn home row keys and correct hand placement. They will even have hand blockers so they are unable to see their fingers to really increase fluency. Students can even use their premium username to sign in at home! They will join the “club” to compete against classmates and reach their own goals. There will be independent typing time, games, and certificates handed out at the end.
Volley Stars
This active class is for young boys and girls who are interested in learning the basics of volleyball. We will practice, hitting, aiming, bumping, setting, serving. teamwork, sportsmanship, with a little athletic training thrown in for strength and speed. Grab a friend and let’s serve up some good times with together!
