Westonka Community Education and Services

Engineering for Kids Jr. STEM Club Calling new and returning students! The Engineering for Kids STEM Club class introduces students to a new, hands-on, lesson featuring STEM topics. For each lesson, students focus on developing 21st Century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and peer collaboration. These life skills provide students with the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can succeed in almost anything! Session I Tuesdays, January 20 - February 10 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2038-A26W $119 _______________________________________ Thursdays, January 22 - February 12 3:40 - 4:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room #2038-B26W $119 Week Engineering focus 1 Aerospace Engineering | Rocket Blast off into aerospace engineering! Students explore the principles of flight and build a paper cup rocket to launch high into the air. 2 Environmental Engineering | Pinwheel Harness the power of wind! Students learn how moving air can create energy, then design and build a colorful pinwheel using the Engineering Design Process. 3 Mechanical Engineering | Sled Speed into transportation engineering! Students design and test a miniature sled, exploring friction, speed and stability. 4 Civil Engineering | Bird's Nest Think like nature's engineers! Students study how birds build nests, then design and construct a nest sturdy enough to protect a real or model egg. Session II Tuesdays, March 31 - April 21 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2038-C26W $119 _____________________________________________________ Thursdays, April 2 - 23 3:40 - 4:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room #2038-D26W $119 Week Engineering focus 1 Mechanical engineering | Snowball launcher Ready, aim, launch! Students learn how catapults work, then engineer their own snowball launcher for maximum distance and accuracy. 2 Optical Engineering | Kaleidoscope See the world in dazzling patterns! Students discover how mirrors and shapes create symmetrical designs then build their own kaleidoscope. 3 Aerospace engineering | Boomerang It's all about the return flight! Students explore the science of lift and spin before crafting and testing their own paper boomerang. 4 Chemical engineering | Bouncy ball Bounce into chemistry! Students learn about polymers by mixing and molding their own bouncy ball. Session III Tuesdays, April 28 - May 19 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2038-E26W $119 ______________________________________________________________ Thursdays, April 30 - May 21 3:40 - 4:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room #2038-F26W $119 Week Engineering focus 1 Mechanical Engineering | Mini trampoline Spring into action! Students explore elasticity and energy transfer as they build and test a mini trampoline. 2 Marine Engineering | Self-propelled boat Make a splash with engineering! Students learn about buoyancy and propulsion, then create a boat that moves on its own. 3 Mechanical Engineering | Straw Grabber Grab, lift and move like a pro! Students investigate simple machines, then build a straw-based grabber to pick up small objects. 4 Electrical engineering | Constellation Projector Light up the night sky! Students learn about circuits and astronomy while creating a projector that displays constellations on the wall or ceiling.

Everyday Spanish: Your Child's Introduction to Beginner Spanish Grades K - 2 (students will be evaluated to ensure they are in correct learning level) Instructors from Colibri Spanish Services Join our beginner-friendly Spanish classes. We'll cover essential vocabulary and grammar, including greetings, numbers, colors, days of the week, and more. No prior experience needed! *Quizlet is a fun, interactive study tool for all K–7 Colibri Spanish students. With flashcards, games, and practice activities on any device, it reinforces class vocabulary and builds confidence in speaking and comprehension while making practice flexible and engaging. Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3 (no class Feb 17) 8:00 - 8:45 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 102 #2170-A26W $159 ____________________________________________________________ Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4 (no class Feb 18) 8:00 - 8:45 am Shirley Hills Primary School | Room 102 #2170-B26W $159 ___________________________________________________________ Tuesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 8:00 - 8:45 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 102 #2170-C26W $159 ___________________________________________________________ Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 8:00 - 8:45 am Shirley Hills Primary School | Room 102 #2170-D26W $159

Intermediate/Advanced Spanish: Next Steps and Beyond Grades 2 - 4 Instructors from Colibri Spanish Services This class is for students with a strong Spanish foundation who are ready to expand communication skills. Through engaging activities, vocabulary building and grammar practice, including irregular verbs, students will gain confidence expressing themselves in real-world conversations about school, interests and everyday life. Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3 (no class February 17) 8:00 - 8:45 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 111 #2171-A26W $159 ________________________________________________________________ Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4 (no class February 18) 8:00 - 8:45 am Shirley Hills Primary School | Room 217 #2171-B26W $159 ________________________________________________________________ Tuesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 8:00 - 8:45 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 111 #2171-C26W $159 ________________________________________________________________ Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 8:00 - 8:45 am Shirley Hills Primary School | Room 217 #2171-D26W $159