Kindergarten and First Grade - Saint Vincent College

SU 02 Alligator to Zebra: Adventures at the Zoo In this class, students will meet animals from every part of the zoo and several letters of the alphabet. Through various fun activities, we will learn about the first letter of each animal’s name as well as characteristics of the animal such as what it eats, where it lives, and special things it can do. COST: $20 ROOM: Placid 1B

Ms. Bonnie Pratt is a sophomore Elementary Instruction major from Erie, PA. She is the oldest of eight siblings and has enjoyed many experiences working with children, including babysitting, teaching Vacation Bible School at her parish, and assisting in an elementary classroom during high school. Ms. Pratt enjoys singing, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

SU 03 Diving Under the Sea This course will discuss various characteristics of the sea. We will also talk about the kinds of animals (Vertebrates and Invertebrates) and plants that live in the sea. Some of the animals we will discuss include the starfish, seahorse, octopus, dolphins, jellyfish, sea turtles, sharks, whales, manatees, sea coral, and seaweed. There will be an activity that goes along with each animal we discuss. COST: $20 ROOM: Placid 1B

Ms. Laura Marino is a junior at Saint Vincent College. Besides being a twin, she has four other siblings. Ms. Marino enjoys working with children and playing volleyball and basketball. She is volunteer head coach for the Girls’ Basketball team for Latrobe Recreation and the 6^th grade girls’ volleyball team at Aquinas Academy in Greensburg. In addition, she also works as a part-time care giver for a small family in Latrobe. This job requires her to arrive at the family’s house in the morning to get the children ready for school and on the bus. Ms. Marino also works at the Four Points by Sheraton as a banquet server.

SU 04 Time Travel through the Year in 10 days! Students will travel through the calendar year visiting all four seasons in just 10 days. Students will participate in various activities related to the season with arts and crafts, songs, physical activities and an occasional party. COST: $20 ROOM: Placid 1B

Hello time traveler! Your teacher is Mr. Jeff Hite and he invites you to join his mission.
Mr. Hite lives in Greensburg with his wife and boxer named Gigi. After graduating from Greensburg Salem High School in 2002, Mr. Hite attended Duquesne University for two years and then the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where he earned his funeral directors license. Mr. Hite is now completing an elementary teaching certificate at Saint. Vincent College to fulfill his dream of working with kids. He is a member of the Cross Country and Track teams on campus, and enjoys all sports, outdoors, and love the beach.

3:00-4:00PM

SU 05 Geometry in Your World This course will help to encourage creativity with students by thinking outside the box with geometry. Students will learn shapes through hands-on activities and projects. Some classroom activities include looking at pictures, scavenger hunts, sports and games. If weather permits, the students will observe objects outside the classroom - in our environment. COST: $20 ROOM: Placid 1B

Ms. Brenda Hartman is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Mathematics and Secondary Education. She has worked with preschool-aged children and completed one-on-one tutoring with a middle school-aged student for her Senior Class Project. She was also secretary of the German Club, a member of SAAD, and captain of her high school cross country and track teams, on the honor roll and received the scholar athlete award. In addition, she enjoys running, working at a restaurant back at home, and spending time with her family - especially her nephew.

SU 06 What Do You Know about Soccer? This course will teach students the fundamentals of soccer. Throughout the course, students will gain knowledge of the sport, while learning fun games and tricks to perform. The students will learn fun facts and will have the opportunity to go outside, towards the end of the course, and use what they’ve learned. COST: $20 ROOM: Placid 1B

Mr. Alex Lardin is a junior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Secondary Education. He has enjoyed volunteering at the Sylvan Learning Center, where he tutored students of various ages in math. He is a member of the Saint Vincent Bearcats soccer team and enjoys playing all sports. In the summertime, he worked on campus for the events and conferences center. In addition to his activities, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family.

SU 07 You’ve Got the Beat! This introductory dance course will allow students to learn how to express themselves through their movements. A combination of jazz and ballet will be taught. Students will also learn basic dance terminology along with the moves. At the end of the session, a small performance will be held to show what the students have learned in class. Dress for the class must be comfortable clothing that is easy for the student to move in. It would be helpful, but not necessary for students to have a pair of ballet shoes to make movement easier. (These shoes can be purchased at Payless Shoe Stores for approximately $16.) COST: $20 ROOM: Foundations

Miss Abrey Suscovich is a senior at Saint Vincent College majoring in Elementary Instruction with an Early Childhood Certification and Psychology minor. Some of Miss Suscovich’s experiences with children include student teaching two dance classes at the studio in which she had danced for 10 years. Miss Suscovich also helped teach Sunday School classes at her church for a few years and worked at a day care. Miss Suscovich has volunteered at a local elementary school assisting a kindergarten class and is actively involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters. She is currently doing her Pre-Student teaching. In her spare time, Miss Suscovich enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

4:00-5:00PM

SU 08 Are We There Yet? This course will teach students about geography and map-reading. The course will cover a brief overview of the art of map-reading and will help students to understand simple maps. Each student will also have the opportunity to create a map of his/her own. After this course, students will never be in the back seat of the car asking, “Are we there yet?” ever again! Just hand them the map! COST: $20 ROOM: Placid 1B

Mr. Ryan Deglau is a senior at Saint Vincent College majoring in History with a minor in Secondary Education. He has enjoyed working with such groups as the Boy Scouts, Mingo State Park Observatory, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, and various local organizations. He studied abroad at the University of London in London, England while studying Roman History and Greek Archaeology. He has a passion for history, culture, art, and people of all ages.

SU 09 Folk Characters and Legends: This course is designed to introduce folk characters important to the history of the United States. Such characters include Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan, and Daniel Boone, among others. Students will gain knowledge about each person and their contribution to United States history, and will discuss how each person experienced fame beyond their actual abilities.

COST: $ 20 ROOM: Placid 1B

Ms. Lisa King is a senior at Saint Vincent College, majoring in Elementary Education. She has enjoyed working with children in several childcare programs through her church, as well as providing babysitting services to a family with a child with special needs. Ms. King spends her free time traveling and visiting historic sites, and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets!