TriDistrict Community Education

Friendly Hills Teacher Class! Unlock the secrets of creativity and problem-solving with our exciting after-school class, Escape Room Architects! Over the course of eight weeks, students will immerse themselves in the captivating world of escape rooms. Each session blends gameplay with hands-on design as participants collaborate to solve puzzles and create their own unique escape room experiences. This class fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and ingenuity. Please bring charged iPads. Taught by FHMS Teacher, Ms. Lombardi Descubra los secretos de la creatividad y la resolución de problemas con nuestra emocionante clase extraescolar, ¡Arquitectos de salas de escape! A lo largo de ocho semanas, los estudiantes se sumergirán en el cautivador mundo de las salas de escape. Cada sesión combina el juego con el diseño práctico a medida que los participantes colaboran para resolver acertijos y crear sus propias experiencias únicas en salas de escape. Esta clase fomenta el pensamiento crítico, el trabajo en equipo y el ingenio. Traiga iPads cargados. Impartida por la profesora de FHMS, Sra. Lombardi

Yoga (Grades: 5-8) This is an introductory course for beginner yogis. Middle school students will learn beginner yoga poses, yoga breathing techniques, and the yoga philosophy. Students will go through an entire yoga sequence designed specifically to be middle school friendly and fun with positive music! Students will need a yoga mat, water bottle, and small towel. Students can wear comfortable clothing-short sleeves work best. Taught by Ms. Harris, Reading Specialist at Heritage & Certified Yoga Instructor

ASL 1: Have fun learning American Sign Language! We will start with the alphabet, basic signs, animals, winter signs, and food. Sentence structures, introductions, and deaf history will be included. Taught by: Suzanne Downs--Parent of a daughter who is deaf and a retired Deaf/Hard of Hearing school teacher. She has taught ASL at the high school, middle school, and community education level. Her belief is that the more people who know sign language, the better! ASL 1: ¡Diviértete aprendiendo lenguaje de señas americano! Comenzaremos con el alfabeto, señas básicas, animales, señas de invierno y comida. Se incluirán estructuras de oraciones, presentaciones e historia de la sordera. Impartido por: Suzanne Downs, madre de una hija sorda y maestra jubilada de escuela para sordos o con problemas de audición. Ha enseñado ASL en la escuela secundaria, la escuela media y el nivel de educación comunitaria. Cree que cuantas más personas sepan lenguaje de señas, mejor.

Wizards of Chess, Chess Club! Join us in learning this National Award Winning Program! Learning the game of chess promotes imagination, creativity, develops memory, teaches independence, inspires self-motivation, and develops a logical way of thinking. Students of all levels are welcome. Yes, even if your student does not know how to play, we will teach them! Each session is filled with different material, and all learning is done with encouragement and fun on an individual personal level! All in-class equipment is provided. Instructor: Veronica Harrison--owner of Wizard of Chess ¡Los magos del ajedrez, Club de Ajedrez! (Grados: 5-8) ¡Únase a nosotros para aprender este programa ganador de premios nacionales! Aprender el juego de ajedrez promueve la imaginación, la creatividad, desarrolla la memoria, enseña la independencia, inspira la automotivación y desarrolla una forma lógica de pensar. Los estudiantes de todos los niveles son bienvenidos. Sí, incluso si su hijo(a) no sabe jugar, ¡se lo enseñaremos! ¡Cada sesión está llena de material diferente y todo el aprendizaje se realiza con estímulo y diversión a un nivel personal e individual! Se proporciona todo el equipo de la clase. Instructora: Verónica Harrison - propietaria de los magos del ajedrez- "Wizard of Chess" Wizards of Chess, Naadiga Chess! Nagu soo biir si aad u barato barnaamijkan Abaalmarinta Qaranka! Barashada ciyaarta shataranjiga waxa ay kor u qaadaa mala-awaalka, hal-abuurka, waxa ay horumarisaa xusuusta, waxa ay barataa madaxbannaanida, waxa ay dhiirigelisaa is-dhiirigelinta, waxaanay horumarisaa hab fikir oo macquul ah. Ardayda heerarka kala duwan waa la soo dhawaynayaa. Haa, xataa haddii aanu ardaygaagu aqoon sida loo ciyaaro, waanu bari doonaa! Kalfadhi kastaa waxa ka buuxa walxo kala duwan, waxbarashada oo dhanna waxa lagu sameeyaa dhiirigelin iyo madadaalo heer shakhsi ah! Dhammaan qalabka fasalka dhexdiisa waa la bixiyaa. Macallinka: Veronica Harrison - milkiilaha Wizard of Chess

Join our Board Game Bonanza! Discover new games, make friends, and sharpen your skills. We'll explore a variety of board games, from classic favorites to the latest trends. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there's a game for everyone. Register today and get ready for a fun-filled adventure! Taught by Heritage Teacher Mr. Schwartz

Come learn a new language! Spanish is one of the fastest growing languages worldwide. Come learn thru books, crafts and more with Ms. Bicanich FHMS Admin Assistant and District Translator.

Develop your creative writing skills and learn the ins and outs of how to create an interesting story whether it be fantasy, sci-fi, nonfiction, or other. Join a group of aspiring young writers to create and share interesting stories and friendships! Taught by Heritage Spanish Teacher: Ms. Haffely

ASL 2: Continue building on your knowledge of American Sign Language with lessons that include spring and summer vocabulary, the use and importance of fingerspelling, and additional groups of themed vocabulary. Taught by: Suzanne Downs--Parent of a daughter who is deaf and a retired Deaf/Hard of Hearing school teacher. She has taught ASL at the high school, middle school, and community education level. Her belief is that the more people who know sign language, the better!