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Letter from the Coordinator General Information Course Descriptions and Schedules

ART/COLORING CLUB BASKETBALL CLUB COOKING CLUB COLORING CLUB DANCE CLUB ENGINEERING CLUB FLOOR HOCKEY CLUB GAELIC FOOTBALL CLUB GIRLS GYMNASTICS CLUB GUITAR CLUB KINDER BALLET CLUB KINDER DANCE CLUB Lacrosse CLUB LEGO CLUB MINECRAFT CLUB MAD SCIENCE CLUB MODEL MAGIC SCULPTURE CLUB MATH CLUB ORIGAMI CLUB POLKA-DOT-DOOR KID'S Club ROOTS AND SHOOTS CLUB RECORDER CLUB SCRABBLE CLUB STRENGTH TRAINING CLUB SOCCER CLUB WRITING CLUB YOGA CLUB

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Letter from the Coordinator September 13, 2015 Dear Parents, The first session of the AIS Clubs will start from October 4, 2015. Coached by professional staff, these clubs develop student’s creativity, technical ability, and performance skills. Please contact the After School Activities office for registration. For further details contact Coach Abdo Shedyak Tel: 22219310, Ext # 529

We look forward for your participation. Yours faithfully,

AIS Clubs Coordinator

Abdo Shedyak

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General Information Rationale Through participation in AIS after-school activities, students will develop new skills while working collaboratively with their peers in developmentally age-appropriate activities not offered at home or within the context of the regular teaching and learning program. Mission Statement AIS Kuwait inspires students to become critical thinkers and contributing world citizens through rigor and balance in a nurtering educational environment. How to Register * Registration is on a “first come - first served” basis and places are strictly limited. * To register, simply complete the registration form on the last page of this document and bring it into the Activities Office, located beside the business office. * Do not fax or e-mail your application. * Applications will only be processed if accompanied by payment. Confirmation and Payment * Payment can be made in the activities office. * Payment is non-refundable. No credit will be issued for lessons missed. * No confirmation will be sent to you. The office will only contact parents if there is a problem with your application. Cancellation If an AIS activity is cancelled due to teacher illness or school closure (except where closure is due to inclement weather) parents will receive an SMS informing them and the class will be rescheduled. No refund or credit will be issued for students absent from an AIS after school activity for whatever reason. Dismissal All club participants will be escorted to the front lobby for dismissal. Pickup must be arranged promptly at the designated time. No supervision is provided by teachers after drop off in the front lobby. Students will wait with security in the front lobby if their ride has not arrived.

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Course Descriptions and Schedules

ART/COLORING CLUB (Tutors: Adam Reid & Debra Sandberg)

Location: Room 186 Age: Grades 2 - 5 Time: Wednesday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Students will be exposed to a variety of artistic mediums. They will learn about select artist and view their work. They will also produce their own works of art. Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 30

BASKETBALL CLUB (Coach Olena Kologrim) Location: Elementary Gym Age: KG 2 – Grade 1 Time: Saturday (9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) Description: (Free Jersey for new participant) This basketball club is designed to prepare students to better compete in competitive basketball within a fun and exciting environment. Basketball skills will be taught and practiced through drills and game play each week. Students are sure to improve their understanding of the game of Basketball and improve their Basketball skills through this club. Session 1: October 10, 17, 24, 31 / November 7, 14, 21 Fee: KD 45 (Coach Brian Deuth) Location: Elementary Gym

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Age: Grade 2 and 3 Time: Saturday (9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) Description: (Free Jersey for new participant) This basketball club is designed to prepare students to better compete in competitive basketball within a fun and exciting environment. Basketball skills will be taught and practiced through drills and game play each week. Students are sure to improve their understanding of the game of Basketball and improve their Basketball skills through this club. Session 1: October 10, 17, 24, 31 / November 7, 14, 21 Fee: KD 45 (Coach: Michael BondClegg) Location: Elementary Gym Age: Grade 4 and 5 Time: Saturday (9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) Description: (Free Jersey for new participant) This basketball club is designed to prepare students to better compete in competitive basketball within a fun and exciting environment. Basketball skills will be taught and practiced through drills and game play each week. Students are sure to improve their understanding of the game of Basketball and improve their Basketball skills through this club. Session 1: October 10, 17, 24, 31 / November 7, 14, 21 Fee: KD 45 (Coach: Travis Knuston) Location: Elementary Gym Age: Grade 6, 7 and 8 Time: Saturday (9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) Description: (Free Jersey for new participant) This basketball club is designed to prepare students to better compete in competitive basketball within a fun and exciting environment. Basketball skills will be taught and practiced through drills and game play each week. Students are sure to improve their understanding of the game of Basketball and improve their Basketball skills through this club.

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Session 1: October 10, 17, 24, 31 / November 7, 14, 21 Fee: KD 45

COOKING CLUB (Tutors: Moly Hinh, Filis Besir and Malanie Bissessar)

Location: ES 281(in the new multipurpose room) Age: KG (Max 12 Students) Time: Wednesday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to cook? Then the cooking club is just for you! You will be learning how to cook and bake a variety of foods such as cupcakes, pizzas, tacos, cookies and more. The best part is that you get to eat whatever you make. Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 40 Location: ES 281(in the new multipurpose room) Age: Grades 1 – 2 (Max 12 Students) Time: Monday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to cook? Then the cooking club is just for you! You will be learning how to cook and bake a variety of foods such as cupcakes, pizzas, tacos, cookies and more. The best part is that you get to eat whatever you make. Session 1: October 5, 12, 19, 26 / November 2, 9, 16 Fee: KD 40 Location: ES 281(in the new multipurpose room) Age: Grades 3, 4 and 5 (Max 12 students) Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to cook? Then the cooking club is just for you! You will be learning how to cook and bake a variety of foods such as cupcakes, pizzas, tacos, cookies and more. The best part is that you get to eat whatever you make. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15

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Fee: KD 40 Location: ES 281(in the new multipurpose room) Age: Grades 3, 4 and 5 (Max 12 students) Time: Thursday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to cook? Then the cooking club is just for you! You will be learning how to cook and bake a variety of foods such as cupcakes, pizzas, tacos, cookies and more. The best part is that you get to eat whatever you make. Session 1: October 8, 15, 22, 29 / November 5, 12, 19 Fee: KD 40

COLORING CLUB (Tutors: Dana Shuhaibar & Debra Sandberg)

Location: Room 164 Grades: KG1 and KG2 Time: Thursday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m) Description: Learn how to color neatly and in between the lines! Session 1: October 8, 15, 22, 29 / November 5, 12, 19 Fee: KD 30

DANCE CLUB (Tutors: Lauren Hamilton & Stefanie Seguin)

Location: Aerobics Room Age: Grades 3 – 5 (Max 20 students) Time: Wednesday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Let’s get moving! This club will explore different styles of dance. Students will learn different dance moves, full dances and will also learn to choreograph their own! Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 30

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ENGINEERING CLUB (Tutor Karri Thurston)

Location: Room 253 Age: Grades 3 - 5 Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Do you like building things? Do you like challenges? This club will focus around basic engineering ideas. We will do things like the “strongest bridge competition” and the “tallest tower competition”. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 35

FLOOR HOCKEY CLUB (Tutor Adam Reid)

Location: Elementary Small gym Age: Grades 1-2 Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Students will practice skills, have mini competitions, and scrimmage. Students are welcome to bring their own protective gloves if desired. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30

Location: Elementary Small gym Age: Grades 3-5 Time: Thursday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Students will practice skills, have mini competitions, and scrimmage. Students are welcome to bring their own protective gloves if desired. Session 1: October 8, 15, 22, 29 / November 5, 12, 19 Fee: KD 30

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GAELIC FOOTBALL CLUB (Coach Parker Watson)

Location: Elementary Table Top Age: Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 Time: Thursday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Learn how to play the Irish version of rugby football known as Gaelic football. The sport incorporates soccer, basketball, and volleyball as you pass the ball around to your team and soccer in and/over the goal. Session 1: October 8, 15, 22, 29 / November 5, 12, 19 Fee: KD 30

GIRLS GYMNASTICS CLUB (Tutor Anna Gleason & Amy Muir)

Location: Small gym behind ES main gym Age: Girls Only, Grade 1 and 2 (Max of 12 students) Time: Sunday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m) Description: Tumbling, balance, dance, and strength skills; use of tumbling mats, trampoline, and balance beam. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30 Location: Small gym behind ES main gym Age: Girls Only, Grade 3, 4 and 5 (Max of 12 students) Time: Monday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m) Description: Tumbling, balance, dance, and strength skills; use of tumbling mats, trampoline, and balance beam. Session 1: October 5, 12, 19, 26 / November 2, 9, 16 Fee: KD 30

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GUITAR CLUB (Tutor Saleh Afshar)

Students will need to bring an acoustic/classical or an electrical guitar. This course is for the beginner guitarist, and no previous guitar playing experience is necessary. In this class, students learn all aspects of proper technique for playing guitar, including posture, finger-style and plectrum techniques, and also correct left and right hand position and usage. Students learn to play many different chords, which are used to play accompaniments to a variety of songs in different styles. These songs reinforce the skills that are taught in the club. The most important role for the student is to practice what we do in class at least 30 MINUTES A DAY or the more. This insures success for all students. Location: Room 252 Age: Grade 4 - 5 (Maximum 5 students) Time: Sunday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m) Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30 Location: Room 252 Age: Grade 6 - 7 (Maximum 5 students) Time: Monday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m) Session 1: October 5, 12, 19, 26 / November 2, 9, 16 Fee: KD 30 Location: Room 252 Age: Grade 8 (Maximum 5 students) Time: Wednesday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 30

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KINDER BALLET CLUB (Tutor Taryn BondClegg)

Location: Aerobics Room Age: KG1 – KG2 Time: Thursday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m) Description: Come join an introductory class to explore the fundamentals of ballet. Session 1: October 8, 15, 22, 29 / November 5, 12, 19 Fee: KD 30

KINDER DANCE CLUB (Tutors Taryn BondClegg)

Location: Aerobics Room Age: KG1 – KG2 Time: Sunday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m) Description: Come join a fun and lively class to explore movement to music and the fundamentals of dance. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30

Lacrosse CLUB (Tutor Brianna Spencer)

Location: Elementary Open Court Age: Grades 2 - 3 Time: Sunday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m) Description: Join Club Lacrosse! Lacrosse is a game that looks a lot like field hockey and soccer, played on a large rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object is to score goals by getting a small, rubber ball into the goal, and the ball is carried and passed using a stick with a triangular pocket or basket at the end. In this club we will have a lot of fun playing games, while learning about teamwork,

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hand-eye coordination, and how to become a great athlete. Both boys and girls are welcome to join. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30 Location: Elementary Open Court Age: Grades 4 - 5 Time: Wednesday (3:00p.m – 4:00p.m) Description: Join Club Lacrosse! Lacrosse is a game that looks a lot like field hockey and soccer, played on a large rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object is to score goals by getting a small, rubber ball into the goal, and the ball is carried and passed using a stick with a triangular pocket or basket at the end. In this club we will have a lot of fun playing games, while learning about teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and how to become a great athlete. Both boys and girls are welcome to join. Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 30

LEGO CLUB (Tutor Dana Shuhaibar) Location: Room 283 Age: KG2 – Grade 1 Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Bring your OWN Lego and let’s have fun building Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30

(Tutors: Joanna Riffle & Malani Bissessar) Location: Room 267 Age: Grades 2 – 5 (MAX 12 students) Time: Wednesday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Do you love building and creating? Then grab your friends and your legos and join us every week to build fun and new creations. We will have a

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different theme for each week that you can explore and build with your friends and your imagination. Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 30

MINECRAFT CLUB (Tutor Levi Allison & Abby Moore)

Location: Room 149 (Tutor Abby Moore) Age: Grades 1 – 2 (Max 12 students) Time: Thursday (2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Description: Students will build and explore their own worlds, independently or collaboratively. Their creative capacity will grow as they spend time imagining and constructing with this educational game. Students will need to provide their own iPads with the Minecraft app already installed. Session 1: October 8, 15, 22, 29 / November 5, 12, 19 Fee: KD 30 Location: Room 149 (Tutor Levi Allison) Age: Grades 3 – 5 (Max 12 students) Time: Wednesday (2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Description: Students will build and explore their own worlds, independently or collaboratively. Their creative capacity will grow as they spend time imagining and constructing with this educational game. Students will need to provide their own iPads with the Minecraft app already installed. Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 30

MAD SCIENCE CLUB (Tutors: Megan Robar & Connie Hedderson)

Location: Connie Henderson’s science room (HS)

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Age: Grades 3 – 4 and 5 (Max 15 students) Time: Monday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Calling all future Scientist! It’s time to get messy and experiment! This club includes cool experiments, gooey crafts, messy activities and tons of exploring. Session 1: October 5, 12, 19, 26 / November 2, 9, 16 Fee: KD 30

MODEL MAGIC SCULPTURE CLUB (Tutors: Harmony Ritchie & Anna Gleason)

Location: Art Room 266 Age: Grades 3, 4, 5 Time: Wednesday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Do you love clay? In this club, you will be able to experiment with several kinds of clay and model magic to create anything you can think of! If you have an idea, Miss Harmony can help you make it! Bring your iPad and devices to look up ideas and other artists! Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 30

MATH CLUB (Tutor Dana Shuhaibar)

Location: Art Room 283 Age: Grade 1 Time: Monday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Need help in adding and subtracting numbers and knowing the different kinds of shape? This is the club for you! Session 1: October 5, 12, 19, 26 / November 2, 9, 16 Fee: KD 30

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ORIGAMI CLUB (Tutors: Abby Moore and Lissa Layman)

Location: Room 182 Age: Grades 1 - 5 Time: Monday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Origami is the art of folding paper. Students will be learning how to fold paper into fun paper creations that they will be able to take home. Session 1: October 5, 12, 19, 26 / November 2, 9, 16 Fee: KD 30

POLKA-DOT-DOOR KID'S Club (Tutor Lacie & David Rempel)

Location: Room 109 (Behind the back courts) Age: KG1 to KG2 (Max 12 students) Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Movement/Activity songs, storytelling, dance, games, drama. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30

ROOTS AND SHOOTS CLUB (Tutor Melissa Keith)

Location: Room 168 Age: Grade 7 to 12 Time: Wednesday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute’s (JGI) global youth-led community action program, comprised of thousands of young people inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall to make the world a better place. The program builds on the legacy and vision of Dr. Jane Goodall to place the power and

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responsibility for creating practical solutions to big challenges in the hands of the young people. Roots and Shoots is an ideal opportunity for students interested in global issues to organize service projects, take on leadership roles within the community, receive CAS hours and have fun (plus it looks pretty great on a college application). Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 30

RECORDER CLUB (Tutor Levi Allison)

Location: Room 149 Age: Grades 2 – 5 (Max 7 students) Time: Sunday (2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.) Description: These students would be able to work on Recorder Karate and working on Recorder Technique and work on note reading skills and composing their own piece of music. They would need to provide their own recorder. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30

SCRABBLE CLUB (Tutor Kathy Gorecki)

Location: Room 241 Age: Grades 7 - 10 Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Description: Learn how to strategically play the board game Scrabble. Improve your word and spelling power! Students are asked to bring an English Version Scrabble game set with them. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30

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STRENGTH TRAINING CLUB (Coach Cassie Ross)

Location: Weight Room Age: Grades 9 - 12 Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Come to the weight room and learn how to lift weights, or bring your own workout routine in. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30

SOCCER CLUB

(Tutors: Parker Watson and Deb Sandberg) Location: Elementary Gym (small area) Age: KG1 Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: (Free Jersey for new participant) The students will be introduced and practice the fundamentals of soccer in a fun and safe environment. Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 35 (Tutors: Jeff Handley and Jack Bissonette) Location: Elementary Table top Age: KG2 and Grade 1 The students will be introduced and practice the fundamentals of soccer in a fun and safe environment. Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: (Free Jersey for new participant) Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 35

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(Tutors: Jeff Handley and Deb Sandberg) Location: Elementary Table top Age: Grade 2 and 3 Time: Monday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: (Free Jersey for new participant) The students will be practice the fundamentals of soccer in a fun and safe environment. With a focus on skills and team play. Session 1: October 5, 12, 19, 26 / November 2, 9, 16 Fee: KD 35 (Tutors: Jeff Handley and Jack Bissonette) Location: Elementary Tabletop Age: Grade 4 and 5 Time: Wednesday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: (Free Jersey for new participant) The students will focus on intermediate team and individual skills in a safe and fun environment. Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 35

WRITING CLUB (Tutors: Karri Thurston & Dana Shuhaibar)

Location: 253 Age: Grades 1 and 2 Time: Wednesday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Do you like writing? Do want extra practice in writing? Come join us! We will work on our printing and writing strong sentences. We may even write stories if you want to. Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28 / November 4, 11, 18 Fee: KD 30

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YOGA CLUB (Coach Anna Gleason) Location: Aerobics Room Age: Grades 6 - 12 Time: Thursday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Come try yoga classes, learn the pose names and benefits, and even try to lead the group if you chose. We will expand our yoga knowledge, improve our strength, balance, and coordination, and have fun!! Session 1: October 8, 15, 22, 29 / November 5, 12, 19 Fee: KD 30

(Coach Melissa Keith) Location: Aerobics Room Age: KG2 – Grade 1 Time: Sunday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Description: Kids yoga is all about having fun! IN any given kids yoga class we could be pretending to be the plants and animals that live in the jungle, or exploring the ocean blue, making our way through a yoga obstacle course, playing yoga games, coloring a mandala or practicing relaxation techniques. Kids should bring their imaginations, a sense of fun, some comfortable clothes they can play in and a water bottle just in case! Session 1: October 4, 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15 Fee: KD 30

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AIS CLUBS APPLICATION FORM

STUDENT

First Name Family Name

Grade Mobile

Gender Tel

Email

Medical Conditions

CLUB

Code Title Fee (non-refundable)

KD

KD

KD

KD

KD

Parents Signature Date

Signatory Full Name

Please submit this Application Form to AIS Activities Business Office

For further details contact Coach Abdo Chidiac Mob: 50627676

AIS CLUBS

APPLICATION FORM

STUDENT

First Name* Family Name*

Grade*

Teacher Name*

Gender* Mobile*

Email

Medical Conditions*

CLUB*

Day

Title Fee (non-refundable)

KD

KD

KD

KD

KD

Parents Signature*

Date

Signatory Full Name*

Please submit this Application Form to AIS Activities Business Office

For further details contact Coach Abdo Chidiac Tel: 1843247, Ext # 529