Home School Enrichment Ministry

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Faith Baptist Church invites all home schoolers to participate in enrichment classes!

What classes are being offered?

Art, Physical Education, and Reading/Phonics are available for students in grades PreK-12.  Class times will be increased to 1 hour and 15 minutes each.  Classes will begin at 12:15 p.m. and be dismissed at 2:50pm

When?

Enrichment classes will be held Monday afternoons from 12:15-2:50pm.  The Spring session will start March 31, 2008 and end May 19, 2008. 

What?

Schedule:

 

12:15

1:30

A

PE/Art

Reading

B

PE

Art

C

Art

PE

 Group A: Grades PreK (Must be 4 ½ years old) - 1 

Group B: Grades 2-5

Group C: Grades 6-12

Where?

Faith Baptist Church

350 N. Stephenson Ave.

Peshtigo.   715-582-3655

Cost?

The following tuition reflects cost for one 8-week session for each student: 

One class:                $15.00 

Two Classes:            $30.00

 

 ** A maximum of 15 students allowed per class.

 *** Donations accepted to help with tuition costs.  If you would like to contribute, please make check payable to Faith Baptist Church & designate for “Home School Enrichment.”

Registration deadline is March 24, 2008

Tuition may be paid in 2 installments.  Half of the tuition is due at time of registration.  The remainder of the student’s tuition payment is due by the first day of class.   

Registration forms are available by calling Faith Baptist Church, Amy Biegler (582-4509), or Renee Johnson (582-0447).  You may also download the form from our website, www.fbcpeshtigo.com

Send completed forms to:

Faith Baptist Church

350 N. Stephenson Ave.

Peshtigo, WI  54157.

Confirmation of acceptance will be mailed or emailed.

Supplies

Please provide the following for each student:

Art:                             Sketch book, markers, and pencils. 

PE:                              Comfortable clothing and gym shoes required.

Readers/Phonics:     Crayons, glue stick, pencils, eraser,  scissors, pocket folder. 

 

Registration Form 1

Registration Form 2

Questions?

Contact: Faith Baptist Church, 715-582-3655
  Amy Biegler, 715-582-4509
  Renee Johnson, 715-582-0447

Class Information:

Teacher Biographies

Art: Alissa LaCanne has a B.A. degree in Art History from Iowa State University and spent a summer semester studying commercial art in London.  She has experience working in gift shops and exhibits at art museums in Minneapolis and as a volunteer with the children’s art education classes at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Iowa.  She has taught art for the Enrichment program for the past 2 years.

 PE:  Caleb Johnson will be teaching PE to grades 2-5 this session.  His classes in the Fall session were very well received!  He is a High School Freshmen and has been a sports enthusiast for many years!  He values physical fitness and participates on several sports teams.  He co-taught Soccer skills to 6-11 year olds through the Peshtigo Park and Rec Dept this past summer and enjoyed every minute.    He has attended Enrichment classes from the very beginning and enjoys working with fellow home school students.  Our on-site administrator will be available to assist Caleb as needed.

PE: Donna Leupp will be teaching PE to our older home schoolers.  She is certified in Group Physical Fitness and has been teaching a variety of classes since 1996.  She has taught Pilates, Cardio & Strength training, Aerobics, and Senior Fitness.  She is currently teaching classes at the YMCA.   She loves the energy, fun, and fellowship of group teaching.  She is looking forward to offering that enthusiasm to home schoolers.  Donna is also a homeschooling mom and newly appointed as Director of Children’s Ministries here at Faith Baptist.

Beginning Readers/Developing Readers:  Michelle Campbell is a Wisconsin licensed teacher.  She earned a BA degree in Elementary Education from Judson College.    She has taught Special Education classes for grades 5-6 in Chicago.  Her most recent experience has been teaching grades K-1 at Peshtigo Elementary Learning Center for the past 7 years.  Currently, she is a stay at home mom.

 

Class Descriptions

Art: Students will be creating projects this session using a variety of techniques and materials.  They will learn more about the color wheel, clay sculpture, drawing, painting, and collage still-life, print-making and they will create weather vanes.  Get ready for some fun!

 PE: Children will participate in a variety of games and activities including: soccer, kickball, wiffle ball, stuck-in-the-mud, dodgeball, etc.  Some age-appropriate physical exercises will also be included. 

PE: The goal for the older group is to increase the   student’s fitness level while having fun, utilizing a variety of active games and sport activities such as Bench Ball, Dodge Ball, English Fortress, etc.  They will also have time to increase their skill level in more traditional sports such as basketball and volleyball. 

Reading/Phonics: Students will develop pre-reading strategies through letter/sound recognition, sight word practice, children's literature and poetry, phonics activities, reading games, finger-plays and music.

PE (PreK-1):  Gym time will be a part of this group’s schedule as well.  Mrs. Campbell will incorporate physical fitness in a fun way by having the children participate in different games and sports activities.  

Art (PreK-1): Students will be able to express themselves creatively with a variety of age-appropriate art/craft projects.

 

Student Conduct:

Enrichment class students must be faithful to the following statements while at Faith Baptist Church and be willing to yield to discipline if any of the following standards are broken:

  1. Students will refrain from swearing, using vulgar language, or using the Lord’s name in vain.

  2. Students will explicitly follow the class dress code while at Faith Baptist or representing the Enrichment classes.

  3. Students will respect the authority of the church staff and not talk back or be disrespectful to their directions, decisions, or authority.

  4. Students will respect and uphold the physical and emotional well-being of others. Students will respect the rights of others to learn and will treat others with courteous behavior.

  5. Students will respect the Faith Baptist Church building and the equipment in and around it.

  6. Each student will take responsibility for his/her own actions and decisions.

Dress Code:

  1. Clothing should be modest and appropriate.

  2. Clothing must cover skin and underwear around the midriff when standing or sitting. Dresses and shorts are to be no shorter than approximately 2” above the knee. Clothes may not be tight and form revealing, nor extra baggy to create a sloppy look.

Inclement Weather Policy:

In the event of inclement weather, we will follow the Peshtigo school closure process.  If Peshtigo schools are cancelled due to weather issues, our classes will also be cancelled.

 Note:  Cancelled classes may or may not be made up at a later date.  You will be notified by the Ministry board of any decision.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

A refund of 50% of the total class cost will be offered up to and through the first day of class only for cancellation. No refunds will be issued after the second class day.

Questions?

Contact: Faith Baptist Church, 715-582-3655
  Amy Biegler, 715-582-4509
  Renee Johnson, 715-582-0447

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Last Updated: 05/01/2008 11:19 AM