PRINTABLE CLASS OFFERINGS AND REGISTRATION FORM
Gold Mine Director - Kris Foster
School-Msg: 717-3268 x 173
kris.foster@prescottschools.com
COST
PAY WEEKLY:
1 class~ $3/week
2 classes~ $5/week
3 classes~ $8/week
4 classes~ $11/week
DISCOUNTED SEMESTER RATE (through Dec. 11):
1 class~ $40
2 classes~ $65
3 classes~ $104
4 classes~ $143
- Please contact Mrs. Foster if you have any questions! 928-925-6619 or 717-3268 ext. 173
Welcome to Miller Valley...
Miller Valley and Goldmine are excited to offer our program to students from other elementary schools in the district. The following is a list of schools and the bus route number that your child needs to take to get to Miller Valley. Please contact Kris Foster prior to your child’s first class so she can wait for them at our Miller Valley bus drop-off. They will be expected to follow the same rules that they have at their own school and Miller Valley’s as well.
Taylor Hicks-Take Rt. 8 (SWAN)
Abia Judd-Take Rt. 7 (OWL)
Lincoln-Take Rt. 26 (CAT)
Washington-Take Rt. 22 (ELK)
Gold Mine After School Activities
Spring 2010
Find a Treasure in the MV GOLD MINE
Goldmine classes are open to all Prescott Unified School District students!
The Miller Valley Goldmine program is a way to extend the school day by offering a collection of classes or "clubs." These classes are designed to help with homework, academic assistance, or to just encourage and stimulate the interest of our students. All classes are taught by current and former educators, as well as licensed professionals. Goldmine classes are open to all Prescott Unified School District students!
This semester's schedule begins Monday, Jan. 25th and goes through May 7th.
Snacks are sold from 2:45-3:00 pm on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. and 2:15-2:30 pm on Wed. ($.25 ea./limit 2) in the school gym.
Classes are held from 3:00-4:00 pm on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. (2:30-3:30 pm on Wed.)
There are NO classes on holidays, half-days, or if school closes early due to a snow day.
Miller Valley students can sign up for 1 homework class FREE of charge!
Please contact me at 925-6619 for more information.
You can pay weekly or for the whole semester at a discounted price.
There are no buses available. Children must be picked up from the south parking lot at 4 pm on Mon., Tues., and Thurs., and 3:30 pm on Wednesdays. They must be picked up at this time! Please contact me immediately on my cell phone if there is a problem. 925-6619
Students from Other Schools...
Welcome to Miller Valley...
Miller Valley and Goldmine are excited to offer our program to students from other elementary schools in the district. The following is a list of
schools and the bus route number that your child needs to take to get to Miller Valley. Please contact me prior to your child’s first class so I can
wait for them at our Miller Valley bus drop-off. They will be expected to follow the same rules that they have at their own school and Miller
Valley’s as well.
Taylor Hicks-Take Route Number 8 (SWAN)
Abia Judd-Take Route Number 7 (OWL)
Lincoln-Take Route Number 26 (CAT)
Washington-Take Route Number 22 (ELK)
Class Offerings
Thursday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Homework, Academic, and AR Assistance
2nd-5th grade / Room 26
Here's your last chance during the week to get help with assignments. Have your work ready to turn in on Friday, help improve your grades and make your teacher smile!
Instructor: Mrs. Schnitzius
Game Club
K-5th graders / Room 20
Have a blast! Play chess, challenge a friend to a board game, or put a puzzle together.
Instructor: Mrs. Bergmann
Creative Cooking for Kids II
3rd-5th grade / Room 22
Love to eat? Learn to cook! Have fun while learning to prepare yummy and nutritious foods and snacks.
***A one-time fee of $8.00 for food is required prior to the first class.
Instructor: Mrs. Breitenstein
Just the Guys
4th-5th grade / Gym
This exciting club is open to boys in the 4th and 5th grades. Enjoy fun, active experiences while building upon the seven
pillars of Character Counts. Activities will include: community service projects, environmental education and building/shaping
positive peer relationships! We will assist with Miller Valley's recycling and gardening programs and also take walking field
trips to learn and give back to our local community. Of course we'll make time for sports, games and more fun!
***Special permission slips MUST be signed by parents/guardians prior to the first class.
Instructor: Mr. Joe Hanzen
Mural Club - Beginning in March
3rd-5th grade / Art Room
Mural club will resume after spring break when warmer weather arrives. The day of the week for this class is yet to be determined. Last semester’s
students will be given first preference in registering, however new students will be welcome to sign up if space allows. Register now to hold your spot.
Instructors: Mrs. Dean
MV Gold Mine Rules
Children in the Goldmine will abide by the same rules they follow throughout the day at school. They will respect their teachers and other children in their classes, and show consideration for Miller Valley property. If a child disrespects a teacher or disrupts others in class, the child’s parent/guardian will be called immediately. The parent/ guardian will be expected to pick up the child immediately.
Monday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Homework, Academic, and AR Assistance
2nd-5th grade / Room 20
Bring in your homework & get it done before you go home! Get help with those touch assignments!
Instructor: Mrs. Bergmann
Let's Get Physical
K-5th grade / Gym
Come on out to the gym! This semester will include basketball, soccer, running, and more.
Instructors: Mr. Pemble and Mr. McCrady
Legos Rock!
K-5th grade / Room 17
Legos is looking for future architects, inventors, and builders! Mrs. Spillman wants you to build a creation worth submitting to LEGOLAND!
Instructor: Mrs. Spillman
Knitting and Yarn Club
2nd-5th grade / Room 35
Learn to do finger knitting, make pompons and friendship bracelets. Learn weaving and needle knitting.
Instructor: Mrs. Helmken
Tuesday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Homework, Academic, and AR Assistance
2nd-5th grade / Room 35
Bring in your homework & get it done before you go home! Get help with those tough assignments!
Instructor: Mrs. Helmken
Theater Troupe
2nd-5th grade / Room 8
Acting is a wonderful way to see the world through the eyes of someone else. Join Ms. Colby to perform skits, pantomime, plays, study scripts, and just have fun.
Instructor: Ms. Colby
Creative Cooking for Kids
For K-2nd only / Room 22
Love to eat? Learn to cook! Have fun while learning to prepare yummy and nutritious foods and snacks.
Instructor: Mrs. Breitenstein
***A one-time fee of $8.00 for food is required prior to the first class
Sign Language
4th-5th grade / Room 26
Learn how to communicate in sign language. Participants of this two-part class will be awarded a certificate of completion. You will learn finger spelling and signing of full words and phrases. This class is taught by a former teacher and superintendent of the Indiana School for the Deaf.
Instructors: Mr. George Stailey and Mrs. Schnitzius
Wednesday 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Homework, Academic, and AR Assistance
1st-5th grade / Room 26
Bring in your homework & get it done before you go home! Get help with assignments. Younger students will receive computer assisted reading practice on the Lexia program using our laptop computers! Older students may catch up on A.R.!
Instructor: Mr. Vaughn
Yearbook Staff
3rd-5th grade / Computer Lab - Limited Enrollment
Be a part of this year's Miller Valley Yearbook team. Learn how to create a yearbook and help with distribution when the book comes in this spring. Limited enrollment, preference will be given to students who participated last semester. Join us!
Instructor: Mrs. Keown
Girl Power II
4th-5th grade / Room 34
This exciting club is open to girls in the fourth and fifth grades. We will explore issues relating to setting personal goals, peer relationships, body image, role playing, the seven pillars of Character Counts, and other exciting topics important to you. You will take part in exciting activities such as babysitting training and learning how to resolve issues with friends. This afterschool class promises to be a fun, moving, and a true bonding experience for all who join us.
***Special permission slips MUST be signed by parents/guardians prior to the first class
Instructor: Mrs. Phelan
Bicycle Club
4th-5th grade / Gym
Learn about bicycle safety, operation and maintenance. Participate in short bicycle rides on campus and on low traffic city
streets in the vicinity of the school. Limited enrollment.
***Special permission slips MUST be signed by parents/guardians prior to the first class
Instructor: Mr. Pemble
Crafty Kids
1st-5th grade / Room TBA
Create some cool arts and craft projects for yourself or to give as gifts! You can make your own jewelry and more!
***A one-time fee of $8.00 for food is required prior to the first class.
Instructor: Mrs. Pogue