Spring 2009 ASEP Class Descriptions

The Sands ASEP classes are coordinated by the SMPO, with support from the school and in
partnership with the individual ASEP instructors. Each ASEP instructor sets the terms and
conditions for their own classes, therefore classes differ in term length, time, fees, age limits,
etc. It is the parents’ responsibility to note the specific details for the classes for which
your child is enrolled. Please save this document for future reference.

If you have a question about a specific class offering, please contact the instructor listed. If
you have questions pertaining to enrollment, scholarship, or the ASEP program in general,
please contact the ASEP volunteer coordinator, Jennifer Strom, at jrstrom@fuse.net, or 321-
6122.

All Term 2 classes begin on or after January 12, 2009 and end on or before May 15,
2009. Make a note of dates specific to the classes for which you register.

Classes are grouped by the Day of the Week on which they are offered.

The “Cost” amount in parentheses ( ) refers to the Scholarship Co-Payment amount to be paid
by scholarship applicants for any given class. For more info on Scholarships, please see the
Enrollment Form at the end of this packet.

NOTE: If you need to reach an instructor during a class, you may phone the contact
number listed below. The Sands office closes each day at 4:30 pm and will not be able
to relay messages to the instructors.

Bowers, Michelle mdwbowers@fuse.net 254-1365

Davidson, Wes wesdavidson2005@yahoo.com 375-0543
Davis, Terrell ssd@fuse.net 551-8214
Dixon, Vanessa senoradixon@live.com 375-8930
Falcon, Katie arria_11@yahoo.com 375-0554
Healy, Linda lindarhealey@yahoo.com 236-5187
Kingsbury, Lonna meriprnxtr1@aol.com 633-2558.
Roenker, Steve rednose@fuse.net 859-240-5159
Schaeper, Mary Ann schaeperma@gmail.com 368-4019
Sylla, Marianne marianne.sylla@fuse.net 885-6171
Wilford, Kate kwilford123@yahoo.com 349-6791

Important Information
Enrollment form is at the end of this packet.
Deadline for registration is January 16th.
Some classes may fill before the deadline, so register early.
 MONDAY CLASSES:
Art for all Ages (Grades K-6) Mondays 3:45-5:00 pm
Cafeteria January 12 to April 13
Do you love painting, drawing, crafting, sculpting? How about drama? We all communicate through art –find your
favorite way through this fun –never boring class taught by Lonna Kingsbury, Poet Laureate of Miami Township
and award winning visual, dramatic and literary artist.
Cost: $100 ($30) for 10 weeks + $20 materials fee (option to continue after April 13 for $10 per week)
Instructor: Lonna Kingsbury 831-0501

TUESDAY CLASSES:
Little Dragons Karate (Ages 4-6) Tuesdays 3:45-4:20 pm
Gym January 20 – March 10
option to continue Mar 17 to May 12
This 35 minute class is designed for the younger child, ages 4-6 years old. The students will learn basic karate
skills through fun games. Character lessons and safety matters will be taught. Students will earn awards, special
belt system, have parties and be introduced to chanbara (foam sword fighting). Need 10 kids to start, so
encourage your friends to sign up! Students whose past or present behaviors appears to raise safety issues
for themselves, the instructor or other children will be ask to be represented by a parent or adult guardian during
classes. The instructor will notify you of such request to explain the behavior. We appreciate your cooperation.
Cost: $72 ($21.60) for 8 weeks; option to continue for 8 more weeks for add’l $72 (21.60)
Instructor: Sensei Terrell Davis 821-4889

Spanish (Pre-K) Tuesdays 12:00-12:55 pm

3-6 celebration room January 13 – February 3
This class focuses on repetition and physical enactments, pronunciation and meaning of the words. Children will
learn basic commands and vocabulary through fun games and songs. Spanish for Grades K-2 is offered on
Thursday, see page 6 for info.
Cost: $36 ($10.80) for every 4 weeks.
Please make checks payable to World of Spanish LLC.
Instructor: World of Spanish LLC staff to be determined 375-8930 senoradixon@live.com

Creative Writing 101 (Grades K-6) Tuesdays 3:45-5:00 pm

Library January 13 – March 17
Do you like to tell stories? Can you hear the poetry in math? Want to be a part of the second Prose and Poetry
chapbook by Sands Students? This may be your class. Join award-winning Poet Laureate of Miami Township,
Lonna Kingsbury as she helps to open the doors to your own one-of-a-kind creativity. Life is YOUR story - write
well and long… Creative Writing for Adults offered on Monday evenings; see page 7 for info.
Cost: $100 ($30) for 10 weeks (option to continue after Mar 17 for $10 per week)
Instructor: Lonna Kingsbury 831-0501

TUESDAY CLASSES continued…

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Yoga (Grades 4-6) Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 pm
3-6 Celebration Room (between rooms 107 & 109) January 13 – March 17
option to continue Mar 31 – May 5
It’s not your mother’s yoga class!!! Students will learn yoga postures and exercises, but this class is about more
than just that. We incorporate the practice of yoga with an active, playful and scientific exploration of the body,
mind and self through physical movement (postures), games, songs, art, stories, rest and visualization. Yoga
enhances focus, concentration, learning readiness, stress reduction, behavioral skills, physical health and
emotional stability in children. Instructor Linda Healey has a Masters in Sport Science and is a registered yoga
teacher with Yoga Alliance. Her certification for children comes from Yoga Ed and she is also a trained Yoga
Therapist. Students provide their own mat, which may be purchased from instructor. Yoga for Grades 1-3 is
offered on Thursday; see page 5 for info.
Cost: $100 ($30) for 10 weeks; option for 6 more weeks for add’l $60 payable mid-term
Instructor: Linda Healey 236-5187

WEDNESDAY CLASSES:
Introduction to Dance (Preschool ages 3-4) Wednesdays 12:10-1:00 pm
Auditorium January 14 – May 6
This is a combination class of pre-ballet and primary tap skills (25 minutes each). See teacher bio below.
Cost: $135 ($40.50) for 16 weeks Instructor: Mary Anne Schaeper 829-1497

Pre-Ballet/Beginning Tap (Kindergarten and Grade 1) Wednesdays 8:00-9:10 am

Auditorium January 14 – May 6
This is a combination class of 35 minutes of fundamental ballet skills followed by 35 minutes of beginning tap
technique. Students enrolled in this class will be escorted to their classrooms at 9:10. See teacher bio below.
Cost: $145 ($43.50) for 16 weeks Instructor: Mary Anne Schaeper 829-1497

Ballet I/ Tap I (Grades 1-4) Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 pm

meet outside Auditorium January 14 – May 6
This is a combination class of 40 minutes of Ballet Technique and 30 minutes of Tap. See teacher bio below.
Cost: $145 ($43.50) for 16 weeks Instructor: Mary Anne Schaeper 829-1497

Ballet II/ Tap II (Grades 4-6) Wednesdays 5:00-6:10 pm

Auditorium January 14 – May 13
This class is a continuation of Ballet I/Tap I. 4th graders can take either I or II depending on their prior dance
experience. Dancers enrolled in this class may stay with Ms. Schaper’s grade 1-3 class, doing quiet activity
(homework, reading) while waiting for their class; or they may choose to enroll in Introduction to Jazz (see below)
or another Wednesday ASEP class. See teacher bio below.
Cost: $145 ($43.50) for 16 weeks Instructor: Mary Anne Schaeper 829-1497

Mary Anne Schaeper has been teaching dance to all ages for twenty-six years and is returning for her fifth year
at Sands and her 17th year at North Avondale Montessori. Mrs. Schaeper is also currently teaching at the Tina
Marie School of Dance in Finneytown, Ohio, and Schiel Primary School for Arts Enrichment. She received her
BFA and MA as a dance major from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music where she later
served as adjunct faculty of Dance. She continues to teach, for her 17th year, in their preparatory Department,
where she is considered a “specialist in the training of children in dance.”
“Lend-A-Shoe Program”: Students enrolled in Ms. Schaeper’s dance classes have the opportunity to
borrow from a generous supply of children’s ballet and tap shoes for the sessions they are enrolled in, at
no extra cost. Shoes will be distributed on the first day of class depending on size availability.

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Introduction to Jazz Dance (Grades 1-6) Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 pm
Auditorium January 14 – March 4
option for continuation Mar 11 – May 13
no class 4/1 & 4/8; class will meet Tues 5/12
Students will learn basic jazz dance steps and techniques to the popular music they hear on the radio with
possibility for performance at the end of the term. Michele Wallace Bowers teaches marching band and
colorguard at Walnut Hills High School and is returning for a 7th year teaching jazz dance at Sands Montessori.
Once registered in the class, students may opt for continuous enrollment with fees collected each 8 weeks.
Cost: $72 ($21.60) for 8 weeks + $20 Jazz Shoes fee + $20 (maximum) costume fee; option for 8 more
weeks for add’l $72 ($21.60) payable mid-term
Instructor: Michele Wallace Bowers 254-1365

Our World According to Harry (Grades K-6) Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 pm

Library January 14 – March 18
Fun, multi-disciplinary classes based on the teachings of Harry Potter –but always knowing that the magic resides
in YOU! Apply Herbology to your daily life along with Care of Magical Creatures without ever forgetting our
mundane earth-bound friends. Join us for our always favorite Potions, Spells, and Divination as these classes
help us understand the basics of our earthbound sciences and inventions. Local Potterite Lonna Kingsbury’s
teachings around the Cincinnati Area include The Cincinnati Zoo, The Cincinnati Museum Center, The Jewish
Community Center and others. Remember you are the magic
Cost: $100 ($30) for 10 weeks + $20 materials fee. (option to continue after Mar 18 for $10 per week)
Instructor: Lonna Kingsbury 831-0501.

Karate (Grades 1-6) Wednesdays 3:45 -4:50 pm

Gym January 14 – May 6
Sensei Davis has 26 yrs. experience and is in her 9th year at Sands. Karate is taught in a fun, positive, and
supportive way. The program will focus on 6 areas; skills, discipline, character, academics, safety, and fitness.
Students will participate in a show, earn belts & awards, have parties, and participate in fun activities. Please
note: Students whose past or present behaviors appears to raise safety issues for themselves, the instructor or
other children will be asked to be represented by a parent or adult guardian during classes. The instructor will
notify you of such request and explain the problematic behavior. We appreciate your cooperation. Karate for
Adults is offered on Wednesday evenings; see page 7 for info!
Cost: $144 ($43.20) for 15 weeks; option to pay in two $72 ($21.60) payments; 2nd payment due Mar 4th
Instructor: Sensei Terrell Davis 821-4889

Sports Karate (select students, see below) select Wednesdays 4:45-5:15 pm

Gym Dates TBA
Students who have a desire to challenge themselves and learn sports karate should sign up for this class. This
class is offered to Wed. students already enrolled in Sands Karate Program. Students eligible to participate
are Special Team of Role Models, Leadership Students and serious students only. This class will teach skills
needed to participate in sports karate. Students will practice winning kata (forms), Kumite (sparring), and
Weapons Kata (form with bo staff). Students will watch a competition. Efforts will be made to form a Sands
Karate Competition Team.
Cost: $15.00 for 8 classes (must register and pay for Wed Karate class; no scholarships)
Instructor: Sensei Terrell Davis 821-4889

WEDNESDAY CLASSES continued…

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French I & II (Grades K-6) Wednesdays 3:45 -5:15 pm
Cafeteria Annex January 14 – May 6
Would you like to learn another language? You and your child can become bilingual – parents are welcome at
this class. Let me introduce you to basic conversation, colors, numbers, culture and manners. You will realize
how easy it is to break the language barrier. We will end the term with French cuisine. New students are
welcome for Level I. I am happy to pursue French Level 2 with last year's students. The advanced Level for
reading (work on the pronunciation) will be offered. Level 1 students should order “Usborne French Flash cards”
and “Every Day Words Sticker Books”. Level 2 students should order “Usborne Picture Dictionary book”. You can
order and pay on the first day of class through the instructor. Ms. Sylla will be using tapes, a video, and
photocopies to complete the materials you have.
Cost: $80 ($24) for 16 weeks + cost of materials Instructor: Marianne Sylla 885-6171

THURSDAY CLASSES:
Acting I (Grades 1-6) Thursdays 3:45-5:00 pm

Auditorium January 15 – May 7

Acting class is a year-round class (but students may join mid-year) that introduces students to the craft of acting.
It starts with comedy improvisation, continues with the poetry of Shel Silverstein and others as a way to learn
script analysis and video technique. The school year ends with a final play that brings together lessons in
comedy, voice and diction, stage and relaxation techniques, and the joy of creating a work of art as a cooperative
endeavor with like-minded peers.
Cost: $150 ($45) for 16 weeks Instructor: Kate Wilford 349-6791

Yoga for Kids (Grades 1-3) Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pm

Gym January 15 – March 19
option to continue Apr 2 – May 7
It’s not your mother’s yoga class!!! Students will learn yoga postures and exercises, but this class is about more
than just that. We incorporate the practice of yoga with an active, playful and scientific exploration of the body,
mind and self through physical movement (postures), games, songs, art, stories, rest and visualization. Yoga
enhances focus, concentration, learning readiness, stress reduction, behavioral skills, physical health and
emotional stability in children. Instructor Linda Healey has a Masters in Sport Science and is a registered yoga
teacher with Yoga Alliance. Her certification for children comes from Yoga Ed and she is also a trained Yoga
Therapist. Students provide their own mat, which may be purchased from instructor. Yoga for Grades 4-6 is
offered on Tuesdays; see page 3 for info.
Cost: $100 ($30) for 10 weeks; option for 6 more weeks for add’l $60 payable mid-term
Instructor: Linda Healey 236-5187

German I & II (Grades K-6) Thursdays 3:45 -5:15 pm

Cafeteria Annex January 15 – May 7
Would you like to learn another language? You and your child can become bilingual – parents are welcome at
this class. Let me introduce you to basic conversation, colors, numbers, culture and manners. You will realize
how easy it is to break the language barrier. We will end the term with German cuisine. New students are
welcome for Level I. I am happy to pursue German Level 2 with last year's students. The advanced Level for
reading (work on the pronunciation) will be offered. Level 1 students should order “Usborne German Flash cards”
and “Every Day Words Sticker Books”. Level 2 students should order “Usborne Picture Dictionary book”. You can
order and pay on the first day of class through the instructor. Ms. Sylla will be using tapes, a video, and
photocopies to complete the materials you have.
Cost: $80 ($24) for 16 weeks + cost of materials Instructor: Marianne Sylla 885-6171

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Advanced Guitar Group Class (Grades K-6) Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pm
ASEP Music Room January 15 – May 7
Guitar lessons will cover care of the instrument, understanding music and reading music, becoming aware of
different world music styles and genres.
Cost: $160 ($48) for 16 weeks Instructor: Wes Davidson 375-0543.

Spanish (Grades K-2) Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pm

3-6 celebration room February 5 – April 2
option for continuation Apr 9 – May 14
Children will study basic Spanish vocabulary and Hispanic culture through games, songs, activities, etc following
an Elementary Spanish curriculum, learning verbs useful in everyday expressions.. Some cultural activities
include: How to make a Piñata, cooking basic Hispanic recipes and celebration of Hispanic holidays. All class
materials included. Spanish for preschoolers offered on Tuesdays, see page 2.
Cost: $72 ($21.60) for 8 weeks; option for 6 more weeks for add’l $54 ($16.20) payable mid-term.
Please make checks payable to World of Spanish LLC.
Instructor: World of Spanish LLC Vanessa Dixon 375-8930 senoradixon@live.com

FRIDAY CLASSES:
Circus Camp (Grades 1-6) Fridays 3:45-5:30pm
Gym January 23 – April 24
no class Apr 10
Learn to walk on stilts, walk on the rolling globe, balance, be a circus clown and more! Class will conclude with a
performance on Friday, April 24 at 6:00 PM. (We will take a collection and have pizza at 5:00.)Taught by Mr.
Steve Roenker, director of My Nose Turns Red Theatre Company with 28 years experience teaching theater and
circus to children and adults. For safety reasons, this class cannot accommodate Kindergarten or younger.
Cost: $140 ($42) per child; $100 ($30) for siblings for 12 weeks
Please make checks payable to My Nose Turns Red Theater Company.
Instructor: Steve Roenker 859-581-7100 or rednose@fuse.net ; 859-240-5159 cell

Songwriting (Grades K-6) Fridays 3:45-4:45 pm

ASEP Music Room January 16 – May 1
Instruction in chord construction and theory, poetry writing, poetry forms, and types of song writing.
Cost: $150 ($72) for 15 weeks Instructor: Wes Davidson 375-0543

Fiesta Arts & Crafts! (Grades K-6) Fridays 3:45-4:45 pm

Library January 23 to March 20
This class is a great exposure to the Latin Culture! Children will learn typical arts and crafts from Latin America
including: How to make piñatas, Mexican decorative papel picado, cooking basic Hispanic recipes and celebration
of Hispanic holidays. All class materials included.
Cost: $72 ($21.60) for 8 weeks
Please make checks payable to World of Spanish LLC.
Instructor: World of Spanish LLC staff to be determined 375-8930 senoradixon@live.com

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 Lessons During the School Day:
Private Piano Lessons (Grades K-6) Day and Time TBA
ASEP Music Room Term January 12 to May 15
Students will learn to play piano, to read music and practice performance in individual, private 30 minute lessons.
Each month students will build upon what they have learned the previous months. All levels are welcome.
Opportunity for performance at the end of term. After enrollment, you will be contacted by instructor to arrange a
lesson time during your child’s lunch/recess.
Cost: $280 ($84) for 17 lessons; option to pay in two $140 payments; 2nd payment due mid-term
Instructor: Katie Falcon 375-0554

Private Guitar or Drum Lessons (Grades K-6) Day and Time TBA
ASEP Music Room Term January 12 to May 15
Individual, private 30 minute lessons in either guitar or drums. Guitar lessons will cover care of the instrument,
understanding music and reading music, becoming aware of different world music styles and genres. For drum
lessons, we will be working on: complex rhythm structures, note counting, drum care and adjusting to the full
drum set. After enrollment, you will be contacted by instructor to arrange a lesson time during your child’s
lunch/recess.
Cost: $280 ($84) for 17 lessons; option to pay in two $140 payments; 2nd payment due mid-term
Instructor: Wes Davidson 375-0543.

ADULT Classes!!! NEW!!!

***sorry, no scholarships for adult classes***

Creative Writing for Adults Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm

Library January 12 – March 16
option to continue Apr 6 – May 11; no class Jan 19 or Feb 16
Discover the writer within. Would you like to write for the newspapers, magazines, simply keep your journal up to
speed for that someday when . . . then make that someday now. Join award winning writer Lonna Kingsbury as
she helps you overcome your writers block to discover your true gift --the gift to share you words!
Cost: $72 for 8 weeks; option for 6 more weeks for add’l $72 payable mid-term.
Instructor: Lonna Kingsbury 633-2558.

Adult Karate and Self Defense Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm

Gym September 10 to January 9, 2008
no class Nov 26
Learn skills that will earn you rank in traditional, Okinawan, Shuri-Ryu karate. You will have the opportunity to
learn to become a competitor. Training will improve confidence, safety and fitness. Gain awareness to help you
perceive danger and handle threatening situations using verbal and physical skills. Parents taking this class will
learn age appropriate safety strategies to keep their children safe. Sensei Davis will review methods used by
martial arts teachers to instill discipline, respect and focus.
Cost: $142 for 15 weeks; option to pay in two $72 payments with 2nd payment due Oct 29th
Instructor: Sensei Terrell Davis 821-4889