Robotics-Smart Robots and Sensors (Unit 2)

Robotics Design and Programming (for grades 5&6)  Learn to different sensors (e.g. ultrasonic, color, light, gyro, touch, etc.) to make a smart robot to sense distance from objects, color of an object, brightness/darkness, rotation, impact.  We will be using Lego EV3 Mindstorms set. 

Instructor:  Krithiga Hari; Avon parent, Avon Robotics Mentor, Computer professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science.
Class minimum of 10, maximum of 24. 

Wednesdays (7:15-8:00 AM): Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1

Cost:  $135.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Krithiga Hari.

~~World Language After-School Program

FUN IN FRENCH!

Wednesdays: 3:15 - 4:15 pm

Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15

· (6) one hour sessions
· Minimum of 7 students per class/ Maximum of 15
· Instructor: Madame Chaise Greenwood
· Cost: $90 per student

Fun in French: In this class, the students will have fun expressing their creativity while learning basic French. Activities include drawing and role playing. Christine Chaise Greenwood is a native Parisian certified teacher and an exhibiting artist. She has been teaching in public and private schools in France and CT for 28 years and is currently teaching art and French at her painting studio located in the Real Art Ways building in Hartford. http://christinechaisegreenwood.weebly.com/

Activity questions – contact Christine Chaise Greenwood at: fans@ntplx.net

~~               TBS LEGO Club!

Discover your inventiveness as you build original LEGO creations!  Every Wednesday will offer students a chance to use their imagination in building challenges, free exploration, and Show-N-Tell.  Mrs. Branch will set up a photo share site for families to view photos of the masterpieces. This is the ideal class for any LEGO-fan.
 
Class minimum of 5, maximum of 15. 

Wednesdays (3:15-4:15pm): Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15

Instructor:  Amy Branch, abranch71@yahoo.com

Cost:  $110, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.  Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper only.

Yoga Tales

Yoga Tales classes have a perfect balance of fun, energetic activities, and calm relaxing practices.  Music, stories, and games help students get familiar with yoga in a supportive and relaxed setting.  Yoga poses and breathing helps with concentration, developing confidence, and calm bodies and minds.  Students should bring a yoga mat or beach towel, water bottle, and wear comfy clothes.

Instructor:  Elizabeth Hill

Contact: ebhillthree@gmail.com

Class minimum of 8, maximum of 15. 

Wednesdays: 3:15-4:15, January 11-March 25

Cost:  $120.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Elizabeth Hill

Advanced Chess

Theatre Tots with Vicki Ross

TBS Red Cross Swim Lessons

Farmington Farms swim lessons are taught using the American Red Cross method of teaching.  Your child will receive his or her Red Cross card upon completion of skills met in the swim levels.  Class size is controlled to insure safety and to maintain quality instruction.  Our instructors are WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certified.

Minimum 6 kids, Maximum 16 kids with 2 instructors depending on registration count.

~~Class:  Red Cross Swim Lessons
Fee: $95 (6 week class)  (10% is donated to the PTO)
Please make checks payable to Farmington Farms. 
Dates:  Weds. Jan. 11 through Feb. 15
Time: 3:30PM-4:30PM
Location: Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic Club
                 94 Brickyard Rd. Farmington, CT     
                               860-677-2489
Please complete your online Eventkeeper registration by Jan. 4th.  Spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.  On the first day of class you will need a signed waiver, payment, bathing suit, towel, and goggles.  All transportation will be done privately and not by TBS or Farmington Farms. 

Cartooning Classroom

Thursday Sports and Fitness Club

Join Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway to burn off some energy and meet new friends.  In this class you participate in activities like football, rhino-ball, basketball, soccer, running, strength training, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, endurance training, and capture the flag.  We will focus on teamwork, health, wellness, and having fun.  

Class minimum of 10, maximum 36

Thursday:  Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16

Time:  3:15-4:15

Cost:  $75.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
All registrations through EventKeeper. 

Registration Due Date: 1/4

Please make check out to Chris Bunel and bring to the first class.

Instructor:  Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway
Contact:  cbunel@avon.k12.ct.us, dconway@avon.k12.ct.us

Acting 1 with Vicki Ross

fitness fun 2017

Polymer Clay Creations with FVAC

Junior Robotics  Animal Safari

~~TBS Before School Enrichment Class for Grades 5 and 6

 
Weekly Chess Workshop 
FEE:  $198.00 (10% is donated to the PTO)
TIME:  7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
DATES: 11 wks; Friday; Jan. 6, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24
Registrations:  Minimum: 10;  Maximum 30
LOCATION:    TBS CAFETERIA
Instructor:  David Aldi
 

Learn to play the game of chess!  This is for players that want to learn new strategies and ways to win as well as other chess “secrets”.  Beginners are also welcome (those that do not know how to play at all).  You will learn all the basic moves of the chess pieces, their values, piece interaction, and how to win (checkmate).  Chess is a fascinating game, which can be played and enjoyed at all levels.  Educational research indicates evidence of a strong positive correlation between chess and student academic performance.  The practical application of the skills learned while playing chess are the same skills necessary for academic excellence and lifelong success:
Instructor Bio:  David Aldi is a professional scholastic chess instructor working with hundreds of children ranging in age from 4 to 17 years old in many CT communities over the past 15 years  including Greenwich, Fairfield, Glastonbury, West Hartford, Ellington, Torrington, Naugatuck, Southbury, Somers, Madison, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield.  He works with children in public, parochial, and private school environments; home school co-ops; private home-based groups, and private one-on-one instruction venues.  He's also ranked in the upper 9% of adult tournament level players and sits on the Board of Directors of the CT State Chess Association as the CT State Scholastic Chess Administrator.

The actual registration must be done through EventKeeper by 1/4 (first come first serve basis), but please cut out and return the form below (with $198.00 check) on or before the first day of class. Make checks payable to: Scholastic Chess Club. For questions contact: Scholastic Chess Club, Shin Thompson at ScholasticChessClub@gmail.com.
Any child exhibiting impolite or disruptive behavior will be dropped from the program.

~~TBS After School Enrichment Class
 

Class:  Fashion Illustration

Fee:  $90 (10% is donated to the PTO)
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Dates:  6 weeks, Friday, Jan. 20-Feb. 24
Location: TBS Classroom
Instructor:   Stefanie Baechler, Farmington Valley Arts Center

If you have a passion for fashion and want to learn how to design and draw beautiful fashion images - this is the class for you!  Students will build a basic art and design foundation including figure and facial proportions, light sources and shading, color theory, style details and fabric textures. Students begin by learning the basics of fashion rendering and illustration, as well as learning fun facts about famous fashion designers and fashion history. Class minimum of 5, maximum of 12.

Instructor Bio: College student and fashionista Stefanie Baechler has been passionate about art since primary school. She has been instructing youth classes and arts adventures programs at the Farmington Valley Arts Center for a year and is pursuing a degree in Art Education. She loves working with pen and ink, as well as clay and watercolor.

The actual registration must be done via eventkeeper, but please return the registration form with a $90 check to the instructor on the first day of class. Make checks payable to: Farmington Valley Arts Center. For questions contact: FVAC, Sandy Buerkler at sandy.buerkler@artsfvac.org, 860.678.1867

Yoga Tales

Kids Corner Presents Winter Crafts

Computer-Adventure Game Programming

Learn to create your own games, simulations, animated stories and art code using  MIT Scratch.

Bring your own laptops.  Laptops brought in by students can be left in the front office during school hours until class.

Instructor:  Krithiga Hari, Avon parent, Avon Robotics Mentor, and Computer professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science.

Contact: krithihari11@gmail.com

Class minimum of 5, maximum of 20. 

Mondays:  3:15-4:00, Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 13 

Cost:  $135.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Krithiga Hari.

Monday Sports and Fitness Club

Join Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway to burn off some energy and meet new friends.  In this class you"ll participate in activities like football, rhino-ball, basketball, soccer, running, strength training, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, endurance training, and capture the flag.  We will focus on teamwork, health, wellness, and having fun.  

Class minimum of 10, maximum 36

Monday:  Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 2, 13, 27

Time:  3:15-4:15

Cost:  $75.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
All registrations through EventKeeper. 

Registration Due Date: 1/4

Please make check out to Chris Bunel and bring to the first class.

Instructor:  Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway
Contact:  cbunel@avon.k12.ct.us, dconway@avon.k12.ct.us

Imagine That Art

It's time to get some of that creative energy down on paper.  This is an art class that will work with a variety of mediums including acrylics, chalk and oil pastels, watercolors and stamping. Students will come away with some fantastic pieces of art.

Instructor:  Kathy Maghini and Pat Bialaski

Contact: katmag32@yahoo.com, pbialaski@avon.k12.ct.us

Class minimum of 6, maximum of 25. 

Mondays: 3:15-4:30, Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27

Cost:  $110.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Pat Bialaski

Avon Kempo and Aikido Academy

Groovy Dance

TBS Tennis Lessons at Farmington  Farms Tennis and Athletic Club

Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic Club offers a comprehensive and progressive junior tennis program for juniors interested in learning tennis.  Our professionals are all certified instructors who enjoy teaching and sharing their knowledge and love of tennis.

The USTA has instituted the red, orange and green ball system for learning on a smaller court progressing to a regular size court.  The benefit of this system is that it allows children to learn and enjoy the game quickly.

Minimum 6 kids, Maximum 16 kids with 2 instructors

Class:  Instructional Tennis (red, orange and green ball)
Fee: $125/class (6 week class)   (10% is donated to the PTO)
Please make checks payable to Farmington Farms.  All transportation is done privately and not through TBS or Farmington Farms.
Dates:  Mondays Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27
Time: 3:30PM-4:30PM
Location: Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic Club
                 94 Brickyard Rd. Farmington, CT     
                               860-677-2489
Please complete your online Eventkeeper registration Jan. 4th.  Spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. 

On the first day of class you will need a registration and waiver form, payment, sneakers, and a tennis racquet if available. 

PGS Lego Club

TBS Math Olympiads

Do you love math? Do you like to solve challenging word problems? Then the Math Olympiad program is for you! We will practice a variety of problems that will build your mathematical flexibility, develop problem-solving strategies, and introduce you to new math concepts!
We will participate in 5 Olympiad Contests, testing our mathematical strength against 6000 teams world-wide!
Sign up now! We have problems to solve!
 

~~When: Tuesday mornings, 7:10-7:55   *In the event of a late opening due to weather we will not meet.
October 18, 25
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21

Where: TBS Room 204
Coaches: Weisbaum, Warren, Gummalla
Cost: $80 Important PTO procedure: Bring checks on the first day of class. No payment should be sent to TBS early. Per PTO policy, make checks payable to: Nicole Weisbaum.

Authors' Adventure II

In this class you will learn to be a stronger writer and learn to use humor to make your writing more interesting.  We will explore writing through a variety of fun activities.  Sessions will include itsy bitsy ideas, outrageous organization, vicious voice, witty words, sassy sentences, and cray cray conventions.

Instructor:  Brendan Lynch

Contact: blynch@avon.k12.ct.us

Class minimum of 10, maximum of 25. 

Tuesdays: 3:10-4:00, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14

Cost:  $75.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Brendan Lynch

Because of error use this event for Cartooning classroom. Shares form with other event. 

Robotics-Smart Robots and Sensors (Unit 2)

Robotics Design and Programming (for grades 5&6)  Learn to different sensors (e.g. ultrasonic, color, light, gyro, touch, etc.) to make a smart robot to sense distance from objects, color of an object, brightness/darkness, rotation, impact.  We will be using Lego EV3 Mindstorms set. 

Instructor:  Krithiga Hari; Avon parent, Avon Robotics Mentor, Computer professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science.
Class minimum of 10, maximum of 24. 

Wednesdays (7:15-8:00 AM): Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1

Cost:  $135.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Krithiga Hari.

~~World Language After-School Program

FUN IN FRENCH!

Wednesdays: 3:15 - 4:15 pm

Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15

· (6) one hour sessions
· Minimum of 7 students per class/ Maximum of 15
· Instructor: Madame Chaise Greenwood
· Cost: $90 per student

Fun in French: In this class, the students will have fun expressing their creativity while learning basic French. Activities include drawing and role playing. Christine Chaise Greenwood is a native Parisian certified teacher and an exhibiting artist. She has been teaching in public and private schools in France and CT for 28 years and is currently teaching art and French at her painting studio located in the Real Art Ways building in Hartford. http://christinechaisegreenwood.weebly.com/

Activity questions – contact Christine Chaise Greenwood at: fans@ntplx.net

~~               TBS LEGO Club!

Discover your inventiveness as you build original LEGO creations!  Every Wednesday will offer students a chance to use their imagination in building challenges, free exploration, and Show-N-Tell.  Mrs. Branch will set up a photo share site for families to view photos of the masterpieces. This is the ideal class for any LEGO-fan.
 
Class minimum of 5, maximum of 15. 

Wednesdays (3:15-4:15pm): Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15

Instructor:  Amy Branch, abranch71@yahoo.com

Cost:  $110, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.  Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper only.

Yoga Tales

Yoga Tales classes have a perfect balance of fun, energetic activities, and calm relaxing practices.  Music, stories, and games help students get familiar with yoga in a supportive and relaxed setting.  Yoga poses and breathing helps with concentration, developing confidence, and calm bodies and minds.  Students should bring a yoga mat or beach towel, water bottle, and wear comfy clothes.

Instructor:  Elizabeth Hill

Contact: ebhillthree@gmail.com

Class minimum of 8, maximum of 15. 

Wednesdays: 3:15-4:15, January 11-March 25

Cost:  $120.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Elizabeth Hill

Advanced Chess

Theatre Tots with Vicki Ross

TBS Red Cross Swim Lessons

Farmington Farms swim lessons are taught using the American Red Cross method of teaching.  Your child will receive his or her Red Cross card upon completion of skills met in the swim levels.  Class size is controlled to insure safety and to maintain quality instruction.  Our instructors are WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certified.

Minimum 6 kids, Maximum 16 kids with 2 instructors depending on registration count.

~~Class:  Red Cross Swim Lessons
Fee: $95 (6 week class)  (10% is donated to the PTO)
Please make checks payable to Farmington Farms. 
Dates:  Weds. Jan. 11 through Feb. 15
Time: 3:30PM-4:30PM
Location: Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic Club
                 94 Brickyard Rd. Farmington, CT     
                               860-677-2489
Please complete your online Eventkeeper registration by Jan. 4th.  Spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.  On the first day of class you will need a signed waiver, payment, bathing suit, towel, and goggles.  All transportation will be done privately and not by TBS or Farmington Farms. 

Cartooning Classroom

Thursday Sports and Fitness Club

Join Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway to burn off some energy and meet new friends.  In this class you participate in activities like football, rhino-ball, basketball, soccer, running, strength training, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, endurance training, and capture the flag.  We will focus on teamwork, health, wellness, and having fun.  

Class minimum of 10, maximum 36

Thursday:  Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16

Time:  3:15-4:15

Cost:  $75.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
All registrations through EventKeeper. 

Registration Due Date: 1/4

Please make check out to Chris Bunel and bring to the first class.

Instructor:  Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway
Contact:  cbunel@avon.k12.ct.us, dconway@avon.k12.ct.us

Acting 1 with Vicki Ross

fitness fun 2017

Polymer Clay Creations with FVAC

Junior Robotics  Animal Safari

~~TBS Before School Enrichment Class for Grades 5 and 6

 
Weekly Chess Workshop 
FEE:  $198.00 (10% is donated to the PTO)
TIME:  7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
DATES: 11 wks; Friday; Jan. 6, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24
Registrations:  Minimum: 10;  Maximum 30
LOCATION:    TBS CAFETERIA
Instructor:  David Aldi
 

Learn to play the game of chess!  This is for players that want to learn new strategies and ways to win as well as other chess “secrets”.  Beginners are also welcome (those that do not know how to play at all).  You will learn all the basic moves of the chess pieces, their values, piece interaction, and how to win (checkmate).  Chess is a fascinating game, which can be played and enjoyed at all levels.  Educational research indicates evidence of a strong positive correlation between chess and student academic performance.  The practical application of the skills learned while playing chess are the same skills necessary for academic excellence and lifelong success:
Instructor Bio:  David Aldi is a professional scholastic chess instructor working with hundreds of children ranging in age from 4 to 17 years old in many CT communities over the past 15 years  including Greenwich, Fairfield, Glastonbury, West Hartford, Ellington, Torrington, Naugatuck, Southbury, Somers, Madison, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield.  He works with children in public, parochial, and private school environments; home school co-ops; private home-based groups, and private one-on-one instruction venues.  He's also ranked in the upper 9% of adult tournament level players and sits on the Board of Directors of the CT State Chess Association as the CT State Scholastic Chess Administrator.

The actual registration must be done through EventKeeper by 1/4 (first come first serve basis), but please cut out and return the form below (with $198.00 check) on or before the first day of class. Make checks payable to: Scholastic Chess Club. For questions contact: Scholastic Chess Club, Shin Thompson at ScholasticChessClub@gmail.com.
Any child exhibiting impolite or disruptive behavior will be dropped from the program.

~~TBS After School Enrichment Class
 

Class:  Fashion Illustration

Fee:  $90 (10% is donated to the PTO)
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Dates:  6 weeks, Friday, Jan. 20-Feb. 24
Location: TBS Classroom
Instructor:   Stefanie Baechler, Farmington Valley Arts Center

If you have a passion for fashion and want to learn how to design and draw beautiful fashion images - this is the class for you!  Students will build a basic art and design foundation including figure and facial proportions, light sources and shading, color theory, style details and fabric textures. Students begin by learning the basics of fashion rendering and illustration, as well as learning fun facts about famous fashion designers and fashion history. Class minimum of 5, maximum of 12.

Instructor Bio: College student and fashionista Stefanie Baechler has been passionate about art since primary school. She has been instructing youth classes and arts adventures programs at the Farmington Valley Arts Center for a year and is pursuing a degree in Art Education. She loves working with pen and ink, as well as clay and watercolor.

The actual registration must be done via eventkeeper, but please return the registration form with a $90 check to the instructor on the first day of class. Make checks payable to: Farmington Valley Arts Center. For questions contact: FVAC, Sandy Buerkler at sandy.buerkler@artsfvac.org, 860.678.1867

Yoga Tales

Kids Corner Presents Winter Crafts

Computer-Adventure Game Programming

Learn to create your own games, simulations, animated stories and art code using  MIT Scratch.

Bring your own laptops.  Laptops brought in by students can be left in the front office during school hours until class.

Instructor:  Krithiga Hari, Avon parent, Avon Robotics Mentor, and Computer professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science.

Contact: krithihari11@gmail.com

Class minimum of 5, maximum of 20. 

Mondays:  3:15-4:00, Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 13 

Cost:  $135.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Krithiga Hari.

Monday Sports and Fitness Club

Join Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway to burn off some energy and meet new friends.  In this class you"ll participate in activities like football, rhino-ball, basketball, soccer, running, strength training, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, endurance training, and capture the flag.  We will focus on teamwork, health, wellness, and having fun.  

Class minimum of 10, maximum 36

Monday:  Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 2, 13, 27

Time:  3:15-4:15

Cost:  $75.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
All registrations through EventKeeper. 

Registration Due Date: 1/4

Please make check out to Chris Bunel and bring to the first class.

Instructor:  Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway
Contact:  cbunel@avon.k12.ct.us, dconway@avon.k12.ct.us

Imagine That Art

It's time to get some of that creative energy down on paper.  This is an art class that will work with a variety of mediums including acrylics, chalk and oil pastels, watercolors and stamping. Students will come away with some fantastic pieces of art.

Instructor:  Kathy Maghini and Pat Bialaski

Contact: katmag32@yahoo.com, pbialaski@avon.k12.ct.us

Class minimum of 6, maximum of 25. 

Mondays: 3:15-4:30, Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27

Cost:  $110.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Pat Bialaski

Avon Kempo and Aikido Academy

Groovy Dance

TBS Tennis Lessons at Farmington  Farms Tennis and Athletic Club

Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic Club offers a comprehensive and progressive junior tennis program for juniors interested in learning tennis.  Our professionals are all certified instructors who enjoy teaching and sharing their knowledge and love of tennis.

The USTA has instituted the red, orange and green ball system for learning on a smaller court progressing to a regular size court.  The benefit of this system is that it allows children to learn and enjoy the game quickly.

Minimum 6 kids, Maximum 16 kids with 2 instructors

Class:  Instructional Tennis (red, orange and green ball)
Fee: $125/class (6 week class)   (10% is donated to the PTO)
Please make checks payable to Farmington Farms.  All transportation is done privately and not through TBS or Farmington Farms.
Dates:  Mondays Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27
Time: 3:30PM-4:30PM
Location: Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic Club
                 94 Brickyard Rd. Farmington, CT     
                               860-677-2489
Please complete your online Eventkeeper registration Jan. 4th.  Spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. 

On the first day of class you will need a registration and waiver form, payment, sneakers, and a tennis racquet if available. 

PGS Lego Club

TBS Math Olympiads

Do you love math? Do you like to solve challenging word problems? Then the Math Olympiad program is for you! We will practice a variety of problems that will build your mathematical flexibility, develop problem-solving strategies, and introduce you to new math concepts!
We will participate in 5 Olympiad Contests, testing our mathematical strength against 6000 teams world-wide!
Sign up now! We have problems to solve!
 

~~When: Tuesday mornings, 7:10-7:55   *In the event of a late opening due to weather we will not meet.
October 18, 25
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21

Where: TBS Room 204
Coaches: Weisbaum, Warren, Gummalla
Cost: $80 Important PTO procedure: Bring checks on the first day of class. No payment should be sent to TBS early. Per PTO policy, make checks payable to: Nicole Weisbaum.

Authors' Adventure II

In this class you will learn to be a stronger writer and learn to use humor to make your writing more interesting.  We will explore writing through a variety of fun activities.  Sessions will include itsy bitsy ideas, outrageous organization, vicious voice, witty words, sassy sentences, and cray cray conventions.

Instructor:  Brendan Lynch

Contact: blynch@avon.k12.ct.us

Class minimum of 10, maximum of 25. 

Tuesdays: 3:10-4:00, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14

Cost:  $75.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Brendan Lynch

Because of error use this event for Cartooning classroom. Shares form with other event. 

Robotics-Smart Robots and Sensors (Unit 2)

Robotics Design and Programming (for grades 5&6)  Learn to different sensors (e.g. ultrasonic, color, light, gyro, touch, etc.) to make a smart robot to sense distance from objects, color of an object, brightness/darkness, rotation, impact.  We will be using Lego EV3 Mindstorms set. 

Instructor:  Krithiga Hari; Avon parent, Avon Robotics Mentor, Computer professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science.
Class minimum of 10, maximum of 24. 

Wednesdays (7:15-8:00 AM): Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1

Cost:  $135.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Krithiga Hari.

~~World Language After-School Program

FUN IN FRENCH!

Wednesdays: 3:15 - 4:15 pm

Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15

· (6) one hour sessions
· Minimum of 7 students per class/ Maximum of 15
· Instructor: Madame Chaise Greenwood
· Cost: $90 per student

Fun in French: In this class, the students will have fun expressing their creativity while learning basic French. Activities include drawing and role playing. Christine Chaise Greenwood is a native Parisian certified teacher and an exhibiting artist. She has been teaching in public and private schools in France and CT for 28 years and is currently teaching art and French at her painting studio located in the Real Art Ways building in Hartford. http://christinechaisegreenwood.weebly.com/

Activity questions – contact Christine Chaise Greenwood at: fans@ntplx.net

~~               TBS LEGO Club!

Discover your inventiveness as you build original LEGO creations!  Every Wednesday will offer students a chance to use their imagination in building challenges, free exploration, and Show-N-Tell.  Mrs. Branch will set up a photo share site for families to view photos of the masterpieces. This is the ideal class for any LEGO-fan.
 
Class minimum of 5, maximum of 15. 

Wednesdays (3:15-4:15pm): Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15

Instructor:  Amy Branch, abranch71@yahoo.com

Cost:  $110, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.  Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper only.

Yoga Tales

Yoga Tales classes have a perfect balance of fun, energetic activities, and calm relaxing practices.  Music, stories, and games help students get familiar with yoga in a supportive and relaxed setting.  Yoga poses and breathing helps with concentration, developing confidence, and calm bodies and minds.  Students should bring a yoga mat or beach towel, water bottle, and wear comfy clothes.

Instructor:  Elizabeth Hill

Contact: ebhillthree@gmail.com

Class minimum of 8, maximum of 15. 

Wednesdays: 3:15-4:15, January 11-March 25

Cost:  $120.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Elizabeth Hill

Advanced Chess

Theatre Tots with Vicki Ross

TBS Red Cross Swim Lessons

Farmington Farms swim lessons are taught using the American Red Cross method of teaching.  Your child will receive his or her Red Cross card upon completion of skills met in the swim levels.  Class size is controlled to insure safety and to maintain quality instruction.  Our instructors are WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certified.

Minimum 6 kids, Maximum 16 kids with 2 instructors depending on registration count.

~~Class:  Red Cross Swim Lessons
Fee: $95 (6 week class)  (10% is donated to the PTO)
Please make checks payable to Farmington Farms. 
Dates:  Weds. Jan. 11 through Feb. 15
Time: 3:30PM-4:30PM
Location: Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic Club
                 94 Brickyard Rd. Farmington, CT     
                               860-677-2489
Please complete your online Eventkeeper registration by Jan. 4th.  Spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.  On the first day of class you will need a signed waiver, payment, bathing suit, towel, and goggles.  All transportation will be done privately and not by TBS or Farmington Farms. 

Cartooning Classroom

Thursday Sports and Fitness Club

Join Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway to burn off some energy and meet new friends.  In this class you participate in activities like football, rhino-ball, basketball, soccer, running, strength training, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, endurance training, and capture the flag.  We will focus on teamwork, health, wellness, and having fun.  

Class minimum of 10, maximum 36

Thursday:  Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16

Time:  3:15-4:15

Cost:  $75.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.
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All registrations through EventKeeper. 

Registration Due Date: 1/4

Please make check out to Chris Bunel and bring to the first class.

Instructor:  Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway
Contact:  cbunel@avon.k12.ct.us, dconway@avon.k12.ct.us

Acting 1 with Vicki Ross

fitness fun 2017

Polymer Clay Creations with FVAC

Junior Robotics  Animal Safari

~~TBS Before School Enrichment Class for Grades 5 and 6

 
Weekly Chess Workshop 
FEE:  $198.00 (10% is donated to the PTO)
TIME:  7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
DATES: 11 wks; Friday; Jan. 6, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24
Registrations:  Minimum: 10;  Maximum 30
LOCATION:    TBS CAFETERIA
Instructor:  David Aldi
 

Learn to play the game of chess!  This is for players that want to learn new strategies and ways to win as well as other chess “secrets”.  Beginners are also welcome (those that do not know how to play at all).  You will learn all the basic moves of the chess pieces, their values, piece interaction, and how to win (checkmate).  Chess is a fascinating game, which can be played and enjoyed at all levels.  Educational research indicates evidence of a strong positive correlation between chess and student academic performance.  The practical application of the skills learned while playing chess are the same skills necessary for academic excellence and lifelong success:
Instructor Bio:  David Aldi is a professional scholastic chess instructor working with hundreds of children ranging in age from 4 to 17 years old in many CT communities over the past 15 years  including Greenwich, Fairfield, Glastonbury, West Hartford, Ellington, Torrington, Naugatuck, Southbury, Somers, Madison, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield.  He works with children in public, parochial, and private school environments; home school co-ops; private home-based groups, and private one-on-one instruction venues.  He's also ranked in the upper 9% of adult tournament level players and sits on the Board of Directors of the CT State Chess Association as the CT State Scholastic Chess Administrator.

The actual registration must be done through EventKeeper by 1/4 (first come first serve basis), but please cut out and return the form below (with $198.00 check) on or before the first day of class. Make checks payable to: Scholastic Chess Club. For questions contact: Scholastic Chess Club, Shin Thompson at ScholasticChessClub@gmail.com.
Any child exhibiting impolite or disruptive behavior will be dropped from the program.

~~TBS After School Enrichment Class
 

Class:  Fashion Illustration

Fee:  $90 (10% is donated to the PTO)
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Dates:  6 weeks, Friday, Jan. 20-Feb. 24
Location: TBS Classroom
Instructor:   Stefanie Baechler, Farmington Valley Arts Center

If you have a passion for fashion and want to learn how to design and draw beautiful fashion images - this is the class for you!  Students will build a basic art and design foundation including figure and facial proportions, light sources and shading, color theory, style details and fabric textures. Students begin by learning the basics of fashion rendering and illustration, as well as learning fun facts about famous fashion designers and fashion history. Class minimum of 5, maximum of 12.

Instructor Bio: College student and fashionista Stefanie Baechler has been passionate about art since primary school. She has been instructing youth classes and arts adventures programs at the Farmington Valley Arts Center for a year and is pursuing a degree in Art Education. She loves working with pen and ink, as well as clay and watercolor.

The actual registration must be done via eventkeeper, but please return the registration form with a $90 check to the instructor on the first day of class. Make checks payable to: Farmington Valley Arts Center. For questions contact: FVAC, Sandy Buerkler at sandy.buerkler@artsfvac.org, 860.678.1867

Yoga Tales

TBS Math Olympiads

Do you love math? Do you like to solve challenging word problems? Then the Math Olympiad program is for you! We will practice a variety of problems that will build your mathematical flexibility, develop problem-solving strategies, and introduce you to new math concepts!
We will participate in 5 Olympiad Contests, testing our mathematical strength against 6000 teams world-wide!
Sign up now! We have problems to solve!
 

~~When: Tuesday mornings, 7:10-7:55   *In the event of a late opening due to weather we will not meet.
October 18, 25
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21

Where: TBS Room 204
Coaches: Weisbaum, Warren, Gummalla
Cost: $80 Important PTO procedure: Bring checks on the first day of class. No payment should be sent to TBS early. Per PTO policy, make checks payable to: Nicole Weisbaum.

Because of error use this event for Cartooning classroom. Shares form with other event. 

Robotics-Smart Robots and Sensors (Unit 2)

Robotics Design and Programming (for grades 5&6)  Learn to different sensors (e.g. ultrasonic, color, light, gyro, touch, etc.) to make a smart robot to sense distance from objects, color of an object, brightness/darkness, rotation, impact.  We will be using Lego EV3 Mindstorms set. 

Instructor:  Krithiga Hari; Avon parent, Avon Robotics Mentor, Computer professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science.
Class minimum of 10, maximum of 24. 

Wednesdays (7:15-8:00 AM): Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1

Cost:  $135.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Krithiga Hari.

~~               TBS LEGO Club!

Discover your inventiveness as you build original LEGO creations!  Every Wednesday will offer students a chance to use their imagination in building challenges, free exploration, and Show-N-Tell.  Mrs. Branch will set up a photo share site for families to view photos of the masterpieces. This is the ideal class for any LEGO-fan.
 
Class minimum of 5, maximum of 15. 

Wednesdays (3:15-4:15pm): Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15

Instructor:  Amy Branch, abranch71@yahoo.com

Cost:  $110, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.  Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper only.

Yoga Tales

Yoga Tales classes have a perfect balance of fun, energetic activities, and calm relaxing practices.  Music, stories, and games help students get familiar with yoga in a supportive and relaxed setting.  Yoga poses and breathing helps with concentration, developing confidence, and calm bodies and minds.  Students should bring a yoga mat or beach towel, water bottle, and wear comfy clothes.

Instructor:  Elizabeth Hill

Contact: ebhillthree@gmail.com

Class minimum of 8, maximum of 15. 

Wednesdays: 3:15-4:15, January 11-March 25

Cost:  $120.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Elizabeth Hill

Advanced Chess

Cartooning Classroom

fitness fun 2017

Polymer Clay Creations with FVAC

Junior Robotics  Animal Safari

~~TBS Before School Enrichment Class for Grades 5 and 6

 
Weekly Chess Workshop 
FEE:  $198.00 (10% is donated to the PTO)
TIME:  7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
DATES: 11 wks; Friday; Jan. 6, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24
Registrations:  Minimum: 10;  Maximum 30
LOCATION:    TBS CAFETERIA
Instructor:  David Aldi
 

Learn to play the game of chess!  This is for players that want to learn new strategies and ways to win as well as other chess “secrets”.  Beginners are also welcome (those that do not know how to play at all).  You will learn all the basic moves of the chess pieces, their values, piece interaction, and how to win (checkmate).  Chess is a fascinating game, which can be played and enjoyed at all levels.  Educational research indicates evidence of a strong positive correlation between chess and student academic performance.  The practical application of the skills learned while playing chess are the same skills necessary for academic excellence and lifelong success:
Instructor Bio:  David Aldi is a professional scholastic chess instructor working with hundreds of children ranging in age from 4 to 17 years old in many CT communities over the past 15 years  including Greenwich, Fairfield, Glastonbury, West Hartford, Ellington, Torrington, Naugatuck, Southbury, Somers, Madison, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield.  He works with children in public, parochial, and private school environments; home school co-ops; private home-based groups, and private one-on-one instruction venues.  He's also ranked in the upper 9% of adult tournament level players and sits on the Board of Directors of the CT State Chess Association as the CT State Scholastic Chess Administrator.

The actual registration must be done through EventKeeper by 1/4 (first come first serve basis), but please cut out and return the form below (with $198.00 check) on or before the first day of class. Make checks payable to: Scholastic Chess Club. For questions contact: Scholastic Chess Club, Shin Thompson at ScholasticChessClub@gmail.com.
Any child exhibiting impolite or disruptive behavior will be dropped from the program.

~~TBS After School Enrichment Class
 

Class:  Fashion Illustration

Fee:  $90 (10% is donated to the PTO)
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Dates:  6 weeks, Friday, Jan. 20-Feb. 24
Location: TBS Classroom
Instructor:   Stefanie Baechler, Farmington Valley Arts Center

If you have a passion for fashion and want to learn how to design and draw beautiful fashion images - this is the class for you!  Students will build a basic art and design foundation including figure and facial proportions, light sources and shading, color theory, style details and fabric textures. Students begin by learning the basics of fashion rendering and illustration, as well as learning fun facts about famous fashion designers and fashion history. Class minimum of 5, maximum of 12.

Instructor Bio: College student and fashionista Stefanie Baechler has been passionate about art since primary school. She has been instructing youth classes and arts adventures programs at the Farmington Valley Arts Center for a year and is pursuing a degree in Art Education. She loves working with pen and ink, as well as clay and watercolor.

The actual registration must be done via eventkeeper, but please return the registration form with a $90 check to the instructor on the first day of class. Make checks payable to: Farmington Valley Arts Center. For questions contact: FVAC, Sandy Buerkler at sandy.buerkler@artsfvac.org, 860.678.1867

Yoga Tales

Kids Corner Presents Winter Crafts

Computer-Adventure Game Programming

Learn to create your own games, simulations, animated stories and art code using  MIT Scratch.

Bring your own laptops.  Laptops brought in by students can be left in the front office during school hours until class.

Instructor:  Krithiga Hari, Avon parent, Avon Robotics Mentor, and Computer professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science.

Contact: krithihari11@gmail.com

Class minimum of 5, maximum of 20. 

Mondays:  3:15-4:00, Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 13 

Cost:  $135.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Krithiga Hari.

Monday Sports and Fitness Club

Join Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway to burn off some energy and meet new friends.  In this class you"ll participate in activities like football, rhino-ball, basketball, soccer, running, strength training, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, endurance training, and capture the flag.  We will focus on teamwork, health, wellness, and having fun.  

Class minimum of 10, maximum 36

Monday:  Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 2, 13, 27

Time:  3:15-4:15

Cost:  $75.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
All registrations through EventKeeper. 

Registration Due Date: 1/4

Please make check out to Chris Bunel and bring to the first class.

Instructor:  Mr. Bunel and Mr. Conway
Contact:  cbunel@avon.k12.ct.us, dconway@avon.k12.ct.us

Imagine That Art

It's time to get some of that creative energy down on paper.  This is an art class that will work with a variety of mediums including acrylics, chalk and oil pastels, watercolors and stamping. Students will come away with some fantastic pieces of art.

Instructor:  Kathy Maghini and Pat Bialaski

Contact: katmag32@yahoo.com, pbialaski@avon.k12.ct.us

Class minimum of 6, maximum of 25. 

Mondays: 3:15-4:30, Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27

Cost:  $110.00, includes a 10% donation to the TBS PTO.

Register by Jan. 4th on Eventkeeper.  Please bring a copy of your registration slip and payment on the first day of class.  All payments should be made to Pat Bialaski

Avon Kempo and Aikido Academy

Groovy Dance

TBS Tennis Lessons at Farmington  Farms Tennis and Athletic Club

Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic Club offers a comprehensive and progressive junior tennis program for juniors interested in learning tennis.  Our professionals are all certified instructors who enjoy teaching and sharing their knowledge and love of tennis.

The USTA has instituted the red, orange and green ball system for learning on a smaller court progressing to a regular size court.  The benefit of this system is that it allows children to learn and enjoy the game quickly.

Minimum 6 kids, Maximum 16 kids with 2 instructors

Class:  Instructional Tennis (red, orange and green ball)
Fee: $125/class (6 week class)   (10% is donated to the PTO)
Please make checks payable to Farmington Farms.  All transportation is done privately and not through TBS or Farmington Farms.
Dates:  Mondays Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27
Time: 3:30PM-4:30PM
Location: Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic Club
                 94 Brickyard Rd. Farmington, CT     
                               860-677-2489
Please complete your online Eventkeeper registration Jan. 4th.  Spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. 

On the first day of class you will need a registration and waiver form, payment, sneakers, and a tennis racquet if available. 

PGS Lego Club

TBS Math Olympiads

Do you love math? Do you like to solve challenging word problems? Then the Math Olympiad program is for you! We will practice a variety of problems that will build your mathematical flexibility, develop problem-solving strategies, and introduce you to new math concepts!
We will participate in 5 Olympiad Contests, testing our mathematical strength against 6000 teams world-wide!
Sign up now! We have problems to solve!
 

~~When: Tuesday mornings, 7:10-7:55   *In the event of a late opening due to weather we will not meet.
October 18, 25
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21

Where: TBS Room 204
Coaches: Weisbaum, Warren, Gummalla
Cost: $80 Important PTO procedure: Bring checks on the first day of class. No payment should be sent to TBS early. Per PTO policy, make checks payable to: Nicole Weisbaum.