New Braunfels ISD Comal ISD
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New Braunfels ISD Comal ISD
Comal ISD New Braunfels ISD 1404 IH-35 North New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-221-2000 830-221-2192 (FAX) Website: www.comalisd.org 430 W. Mill Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-643-5700 830-606-1423 (Metro) 830-643-5701 (Fax) www.newbraunfels.txed.net CISD Mission Statement The mission of Comal Independent School District is to provide extensive learning opportunities for all students to ensure they become contributing members of our society. NBISD Mission Statement “New Braunfels Independent School District is committed to providing excellence in education for all students.” Marc Walker, Ed.D. - Superintendent Kari Hutchison - Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Thomas Bloxham - Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Debra Smith - Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Jodi Duron, Ed.D. - Assistant Superintendent for Academics & Student Services Michael T. Smith - Superintendent of Schools Victoria Pursch Ph.D. - Asst. Superintendent of Accountability & Instruction Randy Moczygemba - Asst. Superintendent of Business and Operations Board of School Trustees Comal ISD Board Members Carol Kendall Keller Frank Baker Carolyn Miller Donna Holmes Bill Swint David Spencer David Drastata President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past President Trustee Trustee The Board of Trustees holds monthly meetings which are open to the public. During the audience participation portion of each meeting, the public may address the board on any subject, provided they have followed the proper protocol procedures. Meetings begin at 6:00 PM. A schedule is available at the support services or on the website. Community Education Direct Phone: 830-221-2180 Community Education Staff: Coordinator: Elaine Falkenberg 830-221-2026 Senior Associate Samantha Whitney 830-221-2116 Assistant & Bookkeeper: Cindy Gore 830-221-2104 Assistant & Bookkeeper: Elissa Pluta 830-221-2070 Project Manager Charlotte Muniz 830-221-2177 Project Manager Matt Walker 830-221-2176 Comal Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, or disability in providing education services, activities or programs. It is the intent and policy of this District to conduct its activities in compliance with all Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, or disability. TABLE OF CONTENTS Classes by District: Comal ISD..........................................10-15 The seven-member school board meets regularly on the third Monday of each month. Special meetings may be called when necessary. Notices of meetings are posted at The Education Center, sent to media representatives and found on the district web site www.newbraunfels. txed.net. Meetings are open to the public. Citizens may speak to any item on the board agenda and may speak during the public forum at the regular action meeting. If, after a few minutes, no one addresses the board in public forum, trustees continue with the board agenda. New Braunfels ISD................................4-9 After School Care...................................15 College.......................................................3 Defensive Driving............................6 & 11 English As A Second Language........3 & 9 GED....................................................3 & 9 Online Courses..........................................9 Travel...............................................4 & 13 Registrations...........................................16 This schedule has been carefully prepared to assure that all information is as accurate as possible. However, we reserve the right to make changes that may result in a deviation from the information presented here. Greg Schlather Rigo Montero Sherry G. Harrison Priscilla Segovia James Bettersworth Mae Ruth Meyer Ed Clark President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee Community Education Registration.....................830-643-5729 Adult Education Hot Line....................................830-643-5700 Defensive Driving Hot Line................................830-643-5700 The Education Center 430 W. Mill Street Support Services 566 Butcher Street Transportation Center 2573 Loop 337 North Learning Center 902 W. San Antonio NB High School 2551 Loop 337 North County Line Elementary 11200 County Line Lone Star Elementary 2343 W. San Antonio Klein Road Elemntary 2620 Klein Way NB Middle School 656 S. Guenther Oak Run Middle School 415 Timber Hollow Seele Elementary 540 Howard Carl Schurz Elementary 633 W. Coll Memorial Elementary 1911 W. Walnut Walnut Springs Elementary 1900 S. Walnut Lamar Elementary 240 N. Central Page 3, Community Education, Fall 2009 Free GED and Adult Education Classes Adult Education/GED (General Education Development) (for adults who want to improve their basic skills and/or obtain a GED) ESL (English as a Second Language) (for adults who want to speak, read, or write the English language) All classes are sponsored by the local school districts, Texas Education Agency, and the Literacy Council. Central Texas Technology Center, 830-609-2100 GED Registration/Orientation Dates: (must attend all 3 days) Day Classes Evening Classes October 19, 20, 21 13, 15, 20 January 12, 13, 14 12, 14, 19 Day Classes: 9:00 AM registration time Class Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM -- Monday - Thursday Evening Classes: 6:00 PM registration time Class Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM -- Tuesday & Thursday ESL Registration/Orientation Dates: (must attend all 3 days) Day Classes Evening Classes October 19, 20, 21 12, 14, 19 January 19, 20, 21 21, 25, 27 Day Classes: 9:00 AM registration time Class Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM -- Monday - Thursday Evening Classes: 6:00 PM registration time Class Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM -- Monday & Wednesday Call 830-609-2100 or 830-379-1220, ext.3 West Side Community Center Call NBISD - 830-629-5729 Health Literacy-Based ESL Registration/Orientation Dates: (must attend all 3 days) Oct. 26 - 28 or Jan. 19 - 21 Time: 9:00 AM Class Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM -- Monday - Thursday ESL / Civics Registration/Orientation Dates: (must attend all 3 days) Oct. 27, 29, Nov. 3 or Jan. 19, 21, 26 Time: 6:00 PM Class Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM -- Tuesday & Thursday Canyon Lake High School Call CISD - 830-221-2193 GED Preparation Evening Classes Registration/Orientation Dates: (must attend all 3 days) Oct. 20, 22, 27 or Jan. 12, 14, 19 Registration Time: 6:00 PM Class Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM -- Tuesday & Thursday Communities In Schools of South Central Texas CIS is a non-profit organization that exists to provide school based social services that help students to succeed in school and make positive life choices. For information about Comal County Schools Tune to cable channel 19 or radio stations KNBT AT 92.1 FM KGNB at 1420 AM log on to www.comalisd.org or www.newbraunfels.txed.net CIS helps Comal ISD & New Braunfels ISD students stay in school and prepare for life If you would like to learn more about this organization or how you could help call 830-620-4247 or check their website at www.cisnewbraunfels.org GED Testing Information To register for 2009-10 GED testing: Registration on Tuesday evenings Candidates must bring a valid photo ID (driver’s license & social security) Testing will be limited to 30 people per testing session (English) & 3 people per session (Spanish) Fees: $125 (cash, money order, or certified check) for all tests $25 (cash, money order, or certified check) for each individual test or retest $15 charge per test for “no shows” For test dates and times or more information call 830-401-8625 for english & 830-401-8627 for Spanish Tests are administered at: Seguin GED Test Center 1221 E. Kingsbury St. Seguin, TX 78155 The Adult Education Cooperative for Comal, Guadalupe, and Kendall counties main office is in Seguin ISD. To receive more information contact: Melissa Nitu, Director Adult & Community Education 1221 E. Kingsbury St., Seguin, TX 78155 830-379-1220 ext. 3 --- 830-379-8117 (fax) COLLEGE EDUCATION It’s never too late to get your college degree!! San Antonio College is offering college courses at Central Texas Technology Center 2189 Farm Road 758 New Braunfels Municipal Airport Entrepreneurial Center 1297 Churchill Dr. New Braunfels Registration Information For information on how to enroll for SAC classes in New Braunfels, contact Mike Fitsko, Off-Campus Coordinator, at 830-629-2647 on Tuesdays from 2:30 - 7:00 PM or call the Distance Education Office at SAC at 1-800-944-7575 ext. 2181. Page 10, Community Education, Fall 2009 COMAL ISD Elaine Falkenberg, Coordinator TO REGISTER BY MAIL: Use the registration form on page 16. Mail to Community Education, 1404 IH-35 North, New Braunfels, TX TO REGISTER BY PHONE: Call 830-221-2177 78130 HOLIDAYS Classes held at schools will not meet September 25, 2009 November 23 - 27, 2009 COMPUTER NOTE: All computer classes are handson classes, thus the class size is limited to 20 students, so register early. 100 GETTING STARTED WITH PHOTOSHOP Prerequisite: Participants must be familiar with the basic use of a computer. This is a fun introductory class where students will learn the basic functions and tools for Photoshop. You will learn to make basic photo corrections, manipulate, and prepare images for use as well as the use of layers to combine several photos into one composition. Creatively using Text in photo images will be covered together with creating masks used in selections and the design of vignettes. Date: Oct. 6 - Tuesday - 4 weeks Place: Canyon High School Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Instructor: Cindy Norris Cost: $60 (No discounts) 101 MOVING AHEAD WITH PHOTOSHOP Prerequisite: Participants must have taken a beginning Photoshop course or have equivalent experience in using Adobe Photoshop. Exploration of intermediate tools related to image creation and combining multiple images with Photoshop as well as Adobe Bridge. The use of the painting tools, layer & quick masks, and type, layers, RAW images, and automating actions will be covered. The use of Photoshop with Image Ready in relation to creating images for the web will be covered. Various techniques for different effects utilizing filters, layers, blending modes, and other tools will be covered. Students will combine Photoshop and Image Ready to create a sliced image for web delivery with rollover states and animated gifs. Date: Nov. 10 - Tuesday - 4 weeks Place: Canyon High School Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Instructor: Cindy Norris Cost: $60 (No discounts) When registering............ if the class has a SESSION A, B, C, or D specify in which session you want to be enrolled 102 APPLE FINAL CUT PRO 7 Learn the best film editing software around in our brand new Mac lab! Final Cut Pro is the first choice of professional editors worldwide, and now you can learn it from an Apple Certified instructor. Version 7 is the latest release, complete with all the bells and whistles you’ll need to successfully edit, enhance, and export film projects for iPod, the Web, DVD, and more. Our learning will focus on beginning and intermediate techniques to get you started editing right away. Come and have fun learning this software used by the film and television industry! Date: Sept. 29 - Tuesday - 6 weeks Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Instructor: Chris Nisley Cost: $90 (No discounts) 103 GETTING STARTED WITH PHOTOSHOP - MAC Prerequisite: Participants must be familiar with the basic use of a computer. Mac experience helpful, but not necessary. This is a fun introductory class where students will learn the basic functions and tools for Photoshop CS3. You will learn to make basic photo corrections, manipulate and prepare images for use as well as the use of layers to combine several photos into one composition. Creatively using text in photo images will be covered together with creating masks used in selections and the design of vignettes. No class on Nov. 24. Date: Nov. 10 - Tuesday - 4 weeks Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Instructor: Chris Nisley Cost: $60 (No discounts 104 GETTING STARTED WITH PHOTOSHOP - PC Prerequisite: Participants must be familiar with the basic use of a computer. This is a fun introductory class where students will learn the basic functions and tools for Photoshop CS3. You will learn to make basic photo corrections, manipulate and prepare images for use as well as the use of layers to combine several photos into one composition. Creatively using text in photo images will be covered together with creating masks used in selections and the design of vignettes. Date: Oct. 1 - Thursday - 4 weeks Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Instructor: Chris Nisley Cost: $60 (No discounts) 105 MOVING AHEAD WITH PHOTOSHOP Prerequisite: Participants must have taken a beginning Photoshop course or have equivalent experience in using Adobe Photoshop. This course will explore the use of intermediate tools related to image creation and combining multiple images Photoshop CS3. The use of the painting tools, layer and quick masks, type, layers, RAW images, and automating actions will be covered. The use of Photoshop with Image Ready in relation to creating images for the web is also included. Various techniques for different effects, utilizing filters, layers, blending modes, and other tools will be covered. Students will combine Photoshop and Image Ready to create a sliced image for web delivery with rollover states and animated gifs. No class Nov. 26. Date: Oct. 29 - Thursday - 6 weeks Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Instructor: Chris Nisley Cost: $90 (No discounts) CRAFTS 106 HOME DECOR Discover your personal creativity in this fun filled class. Learn techniques that will help you create your own style. This class will teach you how fun and easy it is to decorate your home without spending a fortune. You will amaze your friends and family with your newly discovered talent. Every participant will take home a 15.5 X 12 inch plaster Cross along with other specially formulated custom decor pieces. These projects were developed so that anyone can succeed, even those with no crafting or decorating experience. SESSION A Date: Sept.29 - Tuesday - 5 weeks Place: Canyon High School SESSION B Date: Oct. 1 - Thursday - 5 weeks Place: Hobby Lobby Stone Oak Time: 6:00 to 7:30 PM Instructor: Liliya Colston Cost: $60 (No discount) $29 Supply fee (paid to instructor at first class) REGISTER EARLY!! You don’t want to miss out on a class because it’s full!! 107 “ART TIME” FOR BOYS & GIRLS Art based educational program that includes art and imagination games, music, and art projects. The program develops creativity, imagination, self-confidence, thinking skills, making choices, & decisions. SESSION A Date: Sept. 14 - Monday - 6 weeks Place: Johnson Ranch Elementary Date: Sept. 15 - Tuesday - 6 weeks Place: Hoffmann Lane Elementary Date: Sept. 16 - Wednesday - 6 weeks Place: Bill Brown Elementary Date: Sept. 17 - Thursday - 6 weeks Place: Timberwood Park Elementary Date: Sept. 11 - Friday - 6 weeks Place: Specht Elementary Date: Sept. 16 - Wednesday - 6 weeks Time: 3:00 to 4:15 PM Place: Hobby Lobby Stone Oak Time: 6:00 to 7:15 PM SESSION B Date: Oct. 26 - Monday - 6 weeks Place: Arlon Seay Elementary Date: Oct. 27 - Tuesday - 6 weeks Place: Hoffmann Lane Elementary Date: Oct. 28 - Wednesday - 6 weeks Place: Bill Brown Elementary Date: Oct 29 - Thursday - 6 weeks Place: Timberwood Park Elementary Date: Oct. 30 - Friday - 6 weeks Place: Specht Elementary Date: Oct. 28 - Wednesday - 6 weeks Time: 3:00 to 4:15 PM Place: Hobby Lobby Stone Oak Time: 3:00 to 4:15 PM Age: 7 - 12 years Instructor: Liliya Colston Cost: $60 (No discount) $24 Supply fee (paid to instructor at first class) 108 GIFT CREATIONS YES! You can create gorgeous gifts for your family, friends, and co-workers using these easy yet striking techniques. We will use a variety of materials including paint and clay. These projects were designed so that anyone can succeed, even those with no crafting experience. No class Nov. 24. SESSION A Date: Nov. 3 - Tuesday - 5 weeks Place: Canyon High School SESSION B Date: Nov. 5 - Thursday - 5 weeks No class on Nov. 26 Place: Hobby Lobby Stone Oak Time: 6:00 to 7:30 PM Instructor: Liliya Colston Cost: $60 (No discount) $29 Supply fee (paid to instructor at first class) Community Education, Fall 2009, Page 11 COMAL ISD, Continued from Page 10 109 FINE ART FOR CHILDREN Join us for creative fun as we draw, paint, and sculpt in this after school fine art program. You will be amazed at what your child can do with our “kid-tested” lessons. Kids have a blast learning about composition, color and texture as they produce a chalk pastel landscape. Students learn painting techniques using watercolors and acrylics. They will create their own unique clay sculpture that will be kiln-fired to last a lifetime. Children will create different art structures in each session. SESSION A Date: Sept. 21 - Monday - 6 weeks Place: Comal Elementary SESSION B Date: Sept. 22 - Tuesday - 6 weeks Place: Morningside Elementary SESSION C Date: Nov. 2 - Monday - 6 weeks Place: Comal Elementary SESSION D Date: Nov. 3 - Tuesday - 6 weeks Place: Morningside Elementary Time: 3:00 - 4:15 PM Instructor: Shelley Fluke Cost: $60 (No discount) $24 Supply fee (paid to instructor at first class) 110 FREELANCE DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS This is the class for those of you who have ever wanted to learn how to draw. Using minimal supplies the course will teach you the basics of freehand drawing and sketching, regardless of your skill level. Each class will focus on different aspects of drawing, teaching you how to draw what you see in front of you. Date: Sept. 22 - Tuesday - 4 weeks Place: Instructors Studio 4875 IH 35 S, New Braunfels Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Instructor: Brigitte Woosley Cost: $125 (No discount) 111 FUSED GLASS Student will learn “hands on” as they make a gorgeous fused dichroic glass “stone”. You will be taught the basics of cutting and grinding and leave the class with a completed and beautiful work of art. You will also learn technical information referencing the do’s, don’ts, and the why’s in the world of fused glass. Date: Oct. 13 - Tuesday - 1 class Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 9:30 PM Instructor: Catherine Touch Cost: $20 (No discount) $15 Supply fee (paid to instructor at first class) 112 FUSED GLASS - THE NEXT STEP Now that you know the basics, let’s play! Learn to enamel (paint) on glass and to fuse inclusions. Technical information and two stones per student. Date: Oct. 20 - Tuesday - 1 class Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 9:30 PM Instructor: Catherine Touch Cost: $20 (No discount) $15 Supply fee (paid to instructor at first class) 113 ONE STROKE PAINTING TECHNIQUES BEGINNER Donna Dewberry is the talented artist behind this painting phenomenon! In this beginner class taught by one of Donna’s One Stroke Certified Instructors, you will learn basic techniques, combination strokes, highlighting, blending and shading all in One Stroke. The One Stroke techniques are easy for everyone from beginners to expert decorative painters. Supplies may be purchased from the instructor or outside source. No need to purchase any items for first class but all supplies must be brought to the second class. You can email the instructor at pcousins@satx.rr.com for a list of supplies for the class. No class Nov. 24 SESSION A Date: Sept. 22 - Tuesday - 6 weeks Price: $60 (No Discount) SESSION B Date: Nov. 3 - Tuesday - 5 weeks Cost: $50 (No Discount) Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Instructor: OSCI Patricia Cousins 114 ONE STROKE PAINTING TECHNIQUES INTERMEDIATE Donna Dewberry is the talented artist behind this painting phenomenon! Taught by the same One Stroke Certified Instructor that you learned the basic techniques, combination strokes, highlighting, blending, and shading in the beginner’s class. You will continue on in this intermediate class to complete your very own creations. This intermediate class is only taught to the students that have had the beginner’s class under this OSCI. Supplies can be purchased from the instructor or outside source. Supplies must be purchased by the first class. You can email the instructor at pcousins0293@att.net for a list of supplies for the class SESSION A Date: Sept. 17 - Thursday - 6 weeks SESSION B Date: Oct. 29 - Thursday - 6 weeks Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Instructor: OSCI Patricia Cousins Cost: $60 (No discount) 115 QUILTING - BEGINNERS Have you always wanted to learn how to make a quilt? Whether for a quick baby gift, an heirloom wedding gift, or a million purposes in between, a handmade quilt is a treasured item! In this class, you’ll learn everything while completing your own lap sized quilt: fabric selection, the latest techniques for cutting & piecing, quilting the layers together, and the finishing touches. Supply list given at first class. Sewing machine required (homework involved). Date: Sept. 17, Oct. 1 & 29, Nov. 5 & 19 Thursdays Place: The Quilt Haus (in the New Braunfels Market Place) Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Dea Heller Cost: $95 (plus supplies) 116 QUILTING MINI-RETREAT BEGINNERS Learn all the basic techniques in quilting while making a quilted table runner. Rotary cutting and piecing, machine applique, quilting, and finishing. You’ll have the chance to try them all with expert instruction. Kit purchased at first class (approximately $25 - $30). Sewing machine required. Bring a sack lunch on first day of class. Place: The Quilt Haus (in the New Braunfels Market Place) Instructor: Dea Heller Cost: $55 (plus kit) SESSION A Date: Sept. 25 - Fri. & Sept. 26 - Sat. Time: Fri. - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Sun. - 12:00 to 4:00 PM SESSION B Date: Dec. 5 - Sat. & Dec. 6 - Sun. Time: Sat. - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Sun. - 1:00 to 5:00 PM DANCE 117 BALLROOM DANCE BEGINNER This class is designed especially for beginners. You will learn how to dance with a partner, and to put the steps to music. This unique system mixes patterns and rhythms, so you can begin to dance quickly and easily, even if you have never danced before. Dances include American Classics: Foxtrot, Waltz, Big-Band Swing, as well as Latin Favorites: Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Salsa. Dates: Sept. 29 - Tuesday - 7 weeks Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Maxine Scott Cost: $95 a couple (No discount) 118 BALLROOM TANGO Ballroom Tango is a fast, easy way to learn one of the most beautiful and romantic of all the ballroom dances. You will learn basic steps and turns, proper stance, attitude, how to lead and follow, and dance the rhythm of the gorgeous music to this once-again popular dance. Couples Only Dates: Oct. 8 - Thursday - 3 weeks Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Maxine Scott Cost: $70 a couple (No discount) CISD DEFENSIVE DRIVING Register for these classes by calling 830-221-2177 This course satisfies penalties for some traffic violation. Insurance companies offer a 10% discount on collision and liability insurance upon completion of the class. Each class is a six hour course. New state requirements mandate that instructors can no longer issue certificates of completion. They will be mailed from the state office in Austin. SMITHSON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 PM $30 (no discount) September 22 & 24 October 27 & 29 November 17 & 19 CANYON HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 PM $30 (no discount) October 6 & 8 November 3 & 5 December 1 & 3 Page 12, Community Education, Fall 2009 COMAL ISD, Continued from Page 11 119 COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE BEGINNER Includes Two Step, Polka, and Western Waltz. Our focus will be on the most important of these -- Two Step -- but we will touch on the other dances so that when you are out dancing at a club, you won’t have to sit out any of the songs unless you want to. Basic footwork, timing, rhythm, and patterns will be covered. Partners necessary but we will keep a wait list of interested singles. Dates: Sept. 22 - Tuesday - 6 weeks Place: Canyon High School Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Valerie Ryan Cost: $75 a couple (No discount) 120 COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE INTERMEDIATE Pre-requisite: beginner country Western or permission of instructor. Intermediate Country Western will focus on Two Step double turn patterns, building on the foundation we established in the beginning Country Western class. The intricate patterns like pretzels, lariats, bow-tie all become clear as we break them down stepby-step. Partners necessary but we will keep a wait list of interested singles. Dates: Nov. 3 - Tuesday - 6 weeks No class on November 24. Place: Canyon High School Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Valerie Ryan Cost: $75 a couple (No discount) 121 FOXTROT & WALTZ DANCE BEGINNER Ballroom Waltz and Foxtrot are the most important dances for social occasions. Learning them provides a terrific foundation for adding the Swing and Latin dances later. We will learn the distinctive characteristics of each dance, the basic steps, and several patterns to give variety to your repertoire. Form, technique and etiquette are all part of the agenda. Join us! Partners necessary but we will keep a wait list of interested singles. Dates: Sept. 24 - Thursday - 6 weeks Place: Canyon High School Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Valerie Ryan Cost: $75 a couple (No discount) 122 EAST COAST SWING & JITTERBUG DANCE Swing dancing is probably the most useful dance to know. From the Big Band sound of the 40’s through the heyday of 50’s and 60’s rock and roll, and the rock-a-billy sound of country music artists, to today’s Top 40, swing dancing is here to stay! Teaching the basic steps, lead and follow responsibilities, turn technique, and the showy moves that make swing so much fun to dance. Don’t miss out on this terrific opportunity! Partners necessary but we will keep a wait list of interested singles. No class November 26 Dates: Nov. 5 - Thursday - 6 weeks Place: Canyon High School Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Valerie Ryan Cost: $75 a couple (No discount) Get all the lastest informatio about Comal ISD on our website www.comalisd.org DRIVER’S EDUCATION 123 DRIVER’S EDUCATION Instruction as required by Texas state laws; students receive 14 hours of in the vehicle instruction and 32 hours of classroom instruction. Information forms will be in the main office at Smithson Valley, Canyon Lake, & Canyon High Schools and the Community Education Office. Classes last four weeks. Class size is limited, so pre-register early or you may not get a spot in the class. Be sure to specify which high school when pre-registering by calling Central Park Driving School at 210344-4351. Dates: 1st Class begins September 8 2nd Class begins October 12 3rd Class begins November 16 (No class - Nov. 23 - 27) Place: Canyon High School Canyon Lake High School Smithson Valley High School Time: Monday through Thursday 4:00 to 6:00 PM Instructor: Central Park Driving School Cost: $328 registration (No discounts) $20 fuel charge (subject to change according to fuel price) EXERCISE & SPORTS 124 GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS & BOYS Beginning gymnastics class increases strength, flexibility, agility, muscular endurance, balance, and sense of rhythm. Improved body awareness will have positive affect on school work and sports. Involves locomotive skills and quick thinking. Boys wear a t-shirt & shorts (athletic type, no zippers). Girls wear leotards or t-shirt with shorts (no zippers). Class size limited to 20. (No class Sept. 25 & Nov. 27 - (AGES 6 - 12) SESSION A Date: September 4 - Friday - 12 weeks Time: 3:00 to 4:00 PM SESSION B Date: September 4 - Friday - 12 weeks Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PM Place: Bill Brown Elementary School Instructor: VIP Gymnastics Cost: $95 (No discount) 125 GOLF - BEGINNER/ADULT Hands on training in all phases of golf. Putting, chipping, iron, woods, trouble shots, game management, rules, & etiquette. Taught by qualified PGA professionals. Limited to 12 students (adults only) per class so register early. Date: Sept. 22 - Tues. & Thurs. - 2 weeks Place: Landa Park Golf Course Time: 5:30 to 7:00 PM Instructor: Adam Stanchos Cost: $75 (No discount) 129 GUITAR LESSONS CONTINUED This is a follow up course for those students who have taken a beginning guitar class. You’ll need basic knowledge of open string chords and notes. Minimum age limit is 15 years old. Class size is limited to 14 students 126 MAKE YOUR OWN TORTILLAS so register early. Tortillas can be served so many ways or used Date: Oct. 1 - Thursday - 6 weeks in making side dishes. Wouldn’t it be great Place: Canyon High School to tell your friends. “I made them” when Time: 7 to 8 PM they ask where you got those tasty tortillas? Instructor: Walter Cheeseman Students will learn how to make tortillas from Cost: $40 a mix and from scratch. This is a hands-on class. Everyone will get the opportunity to 130 BLAST OFF WITH PIANO FOR KIDS make their own tortillas in the class. All Students can reach their potential through materials will be provided. Rolling pins will the power of music. This is a great fun inbe supplied. troduction to taking beginners group piano Date: Nov. 3 - Tuesday - 1 class lessons. This course emphasizes on note Place: Canyon High School reading, consistent counting, and creativity in piano playing. Learning in a stress free, Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM fun environment. Ages 7 and up. Students Instructor: Alicia Parra will be grouped according to age. Cost: $30 (no discount) $15 Supply fee (paid to instructor at first SESSION A Date: Sept. 21 - Monday - 4 weeks class) Time: 5:30 - 6:15 PM 127 MAKE YOUR OWN TAMALES Homemade tamales are always a favorite food at parties and family gatherings. Wouldn’t it be great to make your own then listen to your friends rave about how good they are? Students will learn the entire process on how to make tamales. This is a hands-on class. Everyone will make their own tamales. All materials will be provided. Date: Dec. 8 - Tuesday - 1 class Place: Canyon High School Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Alicia Parra Cost: $30 (no discount) $15 Supply fee (paid to instructor at first class) SESSION B Date: Sept. 22 - Tuesday - 4 weeks Time: 6:15 - 7:00 PM Instructor: Christina Pena Place: 1423 Canyon Edge Canyon Lake Cost: $60 (No Discount) $7 music book (paid to instructor at first class PERSONAL ENRICHMENT 131 REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM Afraid to walk through a deserted parking lot at night? Think someone might be trying to break into your home? What would you do if you suspected someone was tapping into MUSIC your personal phone or computer? Refuse To Be A Victim is a nationally recognized crime prevention program, developed by the National Rifle Association that promotes awareness and prevention of criminal attack. 128 GUITAR LESSONS Topics covered include: home, automobile, BEGINNER Wouldn’t it be fun to play the guitar for sing-a phone, technological, travel, and personal longs at family gatherings or just for your own security. Join us in this seminar and learn how to protect yourself and your family. pleasure? This class uses the “chord method” SESSION A to teach you to play the guitar. Just think, you Date: Nov. 10 - Tues. & Thurs. - 1 week will be able to play six songs after the first class. Place: Smithson Valley High School Music sheets will be furnished. Minimum age limit is 15 years old. Class size is limited to SESSION B Date: Nov. 17 - Tues. & Thurs. - 1 week 14 students so register early. Place: Canyon High School Date: Sept. 29 - Tuesday - 6 weeks Place: Canyon High School Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Time: 7 to 8 PM Instructor: Ken Lewis Instructor: Walter Cheeseman Cost: $40 (No Discount) Cost: $40 Community Education, Fall 2009, Page 13 COMAL ISD, Continued from Page 12 132 HOW TO AUDITION Ever wonder how people get speaking parts in movies and commercials. They know how to audition. Before you can ever play the role, you have to know how to get the role. Most every actor will tell you the audition is the toughest part of acting in film and commercials. You can learn how it’s done from LA to New York. In this class, you will actually go through the auditioning process, including video taping your read and reviewing it so you can see what it takes to make it in the biz. You will start learning to think like an actor. The class is conducted in a positive type approach to learning how to audition. Commercials and film roles will be given to students and within a short period, the camera will “roll”. It’s fun and challenging. Class limit of 14. Date: Oct. 6 - Tuesday - 4 weeks Place: Canyon High School Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Tom Balmos Cost: $60 (No discount) 133 DR. SEARS’ LEAN START PROGRAM Dr. Sears’ LEAN Start Program is for parents that have children 3 - 12 yrs. old Develop a lifetime of achievable healthy habits for the entire family. Improve the mood, learning and behavior of children through proper nutrition. Avoid nutrition related diseases such as type II diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, respiratory problems and cancer. Make nutrition at home easy and fun, while preparing healthy food that tastes great. Keep children and family members physically active. Includes books & snacks. Class size limited to 15. First five paid participants can include spouse at no extra cost. One book per family. Date: Sept. 24 - Thursday - 6 weeks Place: Canyon High School Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM Instructor: Linda Oliver Cost: $75 (No discount) PLEASE NOTE: Comal Independent School District offers classes to the public for purpose of information, instruction, enlightenment, and example ONLY. Such classes are NOT recommendations from the individual instructor, his/her company or Comal School District. 134 VOICE OVERS Getting paid to talk is a single evening class that takes a realistic and entertaining look at the positive and negative components of building success as a voice actor. Our instructor will discuss both the creative and business aspects of our field. In addition to having the opportunity to hear voice acting demos from working professionals, each student will have the opportunity to record a real script under the directions of our producer right there in the class. Date: November 3 - Tuesday - 1 class Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 9:00 PM Instructor: Jenny Marcotte Cost: $35 (No discount) 135 AEROBIC SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE If you currently have or may have in the future an aerobic septic system, you need to attend this class. It will show you how and why it works but most important if yours is working properly. Don’t depend on someone else to tell you, learn to judge for yourself if your system is working right. Not understanding your system could lead to expensive repair that could have been prevented. SESSION A Date: Oct. 6 - Tuesday - 3 weeks Place: Canyon High School SESSION B Date: Oct. 8 - Thursday - 3 weeks Place: Smithson Valley High School Time: 6:30 to 8:00 PM Instructor: Tom Moos Cost: $225 (No discount) 136 “SKAT” THE CARD GAME Skat, pronounced Scot, is the ultimate game incorporating elements of skill and chance. It possesses the challenge of chess, the finesse of bridge, and the excitement of poker. Although it is a game played with cards, the similarities between Skat and other games, be they mental or physical, can quickly be detected as the game is learned and mastered. If you thrive for a challenge, this game can become the most rewarding experience you’ve had in any competitive situation. Date: Oct. 1 - Thursday -6 weeks Place: Canyon High School Time: 6:30 to 9:00 PM Instructor: James C. Stolte Cost: $10 Experience The World Travel America Comal ISD Community Education has joined with Collette Vacations to offer wonderful vacation packages to the community. All trips include: land travel, air from & returning to San Antonio, hotel transfers, cancellation waiver & insurance. Current experiences offered: Discover Tuscany Departure Date: March 18, 2010 Highlights: Rome - Assisi - Basilica of St. Francis Montecatini Terme - Florence Tuscan Feast San Gimignano - Winery Tour - Siena 10 days - 13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners Rates (per person): double $3389, single $3789, triple $3359 Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park Departure Date: July 16, 2010 Highlights: Waterton Lakes National Park - Glacier National Park “Going to the Sun Road” - Banff - Columbia Icefields Athabasca Falls - Jasper - Calgary 9 days - 10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners Rates (per person): double $2839, single $3589, triple $2809 New England Back Roads Departure Date: October 13, 2010 Highlights: Boston - Bennington - Molly Stark Trail Adams Farm - Shelburne Museum - Cold Hollow Cider Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory - Stowe - Lincoln North Conway - Boothbay Harbor - Kennebunkport 8 days - 11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners Rates (per person): double $2339, single $3039, triple $2309 Alpine Christmas THE CISD SENIOR CITIZEN CARD Comal Independent School District offers patrons 55 years and older a “get in free” card. The CISD Senior Citizen Card will admit the senior citizen to a wide variety of CISD sporting events, school plays, band and choir concerts, and other events, all without a charge for admission. To obtain The CISD Senior Citizen Card, all that is required is the person’s name and home address. Those interested in obtaining The CISD Senior Citizen Card can call 830-221-2000 or write the CISD Communications Office at 1404 IH-35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Departure Date: December 2, 2010 Highlights: Innsbruck - Golden Roof - Munich Obrammergau - Salzburg - Christmas Markets 8 days - 10 meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners Rates (per person): double $2599, single $2849, triple $2569 For more information concerning these vacations contact: Elaine Falkenberg at 830-221-2026 (free colorful brochure of complete itinerary available) Call for dates of orientation and slide show of trips Page 14, Community Education, Fall 2009 COMAL ISD, Continued from Page 13 137 BASIC INVESTMENT COURSE This educational course is designed for individuals who want to learn more about setting realistic financial goals, making wise investment decisions, and avoiding unexpected financial risks. The course begins with the very basics of finances, including examining some of the most common reasons why people fail to meet their investment goals, some money management tips that can help make sure you don’t fall into those traps, and rules that every investor should know and follow. We’ll also examine many of the investments available; everything from certificates of deposit to annuities and the advantages of each. This will allow you to determine which investments are best suited to your personal needs and objectives. We’ll finish the course with a look at retirement planning and ways to ensure your older years will indeed be your golden years. SESSION A Dates: Sept. 22 - Tuesday - 6 weeks SESSION B Dates: Nov. 3 - Tuesday - 6 weeks Place: Smithson Valley High School Instructor: Kyle Pringle Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Cost: $10 Teach a Community Education class call Comal ISD Community Education 830-221-2177 Computer Explorers & CISD Community Education have join together to bring you Tech Stars Technology Program for Children TechStars not only teaches computer application skills, but also provides engineering, programming, filmmaking, digital graphics, robotics, and other hands on experiences. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ENGINEERING Combine engineering and alternative energy! Build cars, cranes, drawbridges, etc. From LEGO kits and operate them using alternative energy sources. Students will start with electricity and use a multi meter to measure continuity, resistance, voltage. Adding concrete experiments with wind, water, fuel cells and solar panels produces a high-powered and high-energy course! Leave the fossils in the ground, and go for the green! Ages 9-11 SESSION A Dates: Sept. 14 - Monday - 4 weeks Place: Bill Brown Elementary SESSION B Dates: Sept. 15 - Tuesday - 4 weeks Place: Timberwood Park Elementary SESSION C Dates: Sept. 16 - Wednesday - 4 weeks Place: Rebecca Creek Elementary SESSION D Dates: Oct. 14 - Wednesday - 4 weeks Place: Hoffmann Lane Elementary SESSION E Dates: Oct. 15 - Thursday - 4 weeks Place: Oak Creek Elementary MULTIMEDIA MADNESS Use your creativity to explain the world! Explore the depths of the ocean, the far reaches of outer space, the Egyptian pyramids or even a fantasy world! In this course, your imagination is your only limitation! Tell stories, create images, use animation and add sound effects. By the end of this course, you will have unleashed your creative side! Ages 6-8 SESSION A Dates: Oct. 12 - Monday - 4 weeks Place: Bill Brown Elementary SESSION B Dates: Oct. 13 - Tuesday - 4 weeks Place: Timberwood Park Elementary SESSION C Dates: Oct. 14 - Wednesday - 4 weeks Place: Rebecca Creek Elementary HANDS ON ROBOTICS Our robot, Roamer, can turn, draw, measure, do math, & even make music. Our students learn how robotics & programming go hand-in-hand as they write programs & give commands for Roamer to follow. Age, 6-8 SESSION A Dates: Sept. 16 - Wednesday - 4 weeks Place: Hoffmann Lane Elementary SESSION B Dates: Sept. 17 - Thursday - 4 weeks Place: Oak Creek Elementary ROCKETEERING Design & build your own rocket, then launch it with compressed air! This course demonstrates the basics of aeronautics, including thrust, drag, & ballast. Ages 6-8 SESSION A Dates: Nov. 11 - Wednesday - 4 weeks Place: Hoffmann Lane Elementary TECHNICAL ART & DESIGN The newest in robotics & programming fun is SESSION B the PicoCricket. Design & create your own Dates: Nov. 12 - Thursday - 4 weeks creatures, sculptures or 3-D art, then program Place: Oak Creek Elementary it to purr when someone pets it. Make a birthday cake & program it to play a song Cost: $44 per session when someone blows out the candles. Make Time: 3:00 to 4:00 PM (all classes) a bobble-head with multiple heads that jiggle & jump on command. Your imagination is the main ingredient! Ages 9-11 Get all the lastest information SESSION A about Comal ISD on our website Dates: Nov. 9 - Monday - 4 weeks www.comalisd.org Place: Bill Brown Elementary SESSION B Dates: Nov. 10 - Tuesday - 4 weeks Find a copy of this brochure Place: Timberwood Park Elementary SESSION C on the website under Dates: Nov. 11 - Wednesday - 4 weeks “Community Education” Place: Rebecca Creek Elementary HILL COUNTRY KARATE Hill Country Karate’s certified instructors began teaching American karate in 1983 to people of all ages, utilizing positive instructional methods. All instructors are required to complete extensive certification programs emphasizing safety and positive professional teaching. Karate improves self-discipline, coordination, self-respect, and self-confidence. All white martial arts uniform with elastic waistband required and may be purchased at class for $35. Registration and payment accepted at the first two weeks of class. Family discounts for three or more! Children attending 3:30 classes should go to the gym immediately after school. Permission notes to stay after school are required on the first day of class and should be given to the child’s classroom teacher. For more information contact Nick & Angel Smith, Co-Directors at 830-629-6686. Monday Thursday Thursday 3:30 - 4:30 3:30 - 4:30 3:30 - 4:30 Morningside Elementary (ages 6-12) Rebecca Creek Elementary (ages 6-12) Comal Elementary (ages 6-12) Bill Brown Elementary First Class - Tuesday, September 8 6:30 - 7:30 Jrs. (ages 5-12) 7:30 - 8:45 Ads. (ages 13 & up) Specht Elementary First Class -Thursday, September 10 6:30 - 7:30 Jrs. (ages 5-12) 7:30 - 8:45 Ads. (ages 13 & up) EVENINGS $50 for 11 weeks Hoffmann Elementary First Class -Thursday, September 10 6:00 - 7:00 Jrs. (ages 5-12) 7:00 - 8:00 Ads. (ages 13 & up) $50 for 10 weeks $50 for 11 weeks $50 for 11 weeks First Class - September 14 First Class - September 10 First Class - September 10 Startzville Elementary First Class - Wednesday, September 9 6:30 - 7:30 Jrs. (ages 5-12) 7:30 - 8:30 Ads. (ages 13 & up) Freiheit Elementary First Class - Tuesday, September 8 6:30 - 7:30 Jrs. (ages 5-12) 7:30 - 8:30 Ads. (ages & up) Community Education, Fall 2009, Page 15 COMAL ISD, Continued from Page 8 GOLF FORE KIDS In case of bad weather........ PROFESSIONAL GOLF INSTRUCTION ProSmithGolf brings its after school golf program to Comal ISD. We make learning golf fun and exciting for kids of all ages. We teach kids not only the fundamentals of golf, but the disciplines required for the game of golf, including honesty, integrity, & respect. Our five week programs will introduce the beginnning golfer to the lifelong game of golf & advanced the experienced player’s skills. Community Education classes are cancelled when Comal ISD is closed for inclement weather If you have any questions, call 830-221-2026 You may also tune to local radio stations KNBT AT 92.1 FM KGNB AT 1420 AM WOAI AT 1200AM KTSA AT 520 AM * All equipment provided *Begins right after school *Learn the fundamentals *Safe & Convenient *Beginner thru advanced Location & Day Bill Brown Elementary - Monday Sept. 14 - Oct. 12 Johnson Ranch Elementary - Monday Sept. 14 - Oct. 12 Specht Elementary - Tuesday Sept. 15 - Oct. 13 Freiheit Elementary - Tuesday Sept. 15 - Oct. 13 Timberwood Park Ele - Wednesday Sept. 16 - Oct. 14 Oak Creek Elementary - Wednesday Sept. 16 - Oct. 14 Hoffmann Lane Ele - Thursday Sept. 17 - Oct. 15 Arlon Seay Elementary-Thursday Sept. 17 - Oct. 15 Comal ISD’s School Age Child Care needs staff to work from 2:15 to 6:15 PM Monday - Friday ALL CLASSES ARE FROM 2:50- 4:00 PM Each 5 week session costs $90 - Class Age: K- 5th Class size: 5 minimum - 20 maximum Creative Activities --- Time for Homework Nutritious Snack --- Indoor & Outdoor Recreation Table Games --- Quiet Time For CISD students 5 through 11 years of age and kindergarten through fifth grade Hours: Immediately after school till 6:30 PM Cost: $35 per week (payable weekly regardless of attendance) (paid by the Friday before care is received) Plus annual registration fee of $30 (maximum $45/family) Program is closed on all CISD student holidays For information contact: Cindy Gore at 830-221-2104 Elissa Pluta 830-221-2070 LOCATIONS: Arlon Seay Elementary - (830-885-8702) - 20911 Highway, 46 West, Spring Branch Bill Brown Elementary - (830-885-1402) - 20410 Highway 46 West, Spring Branch Comal Elementary - (830-837-7002) - 6720 FM 482, New Braunfels Freiheit Elementary - (830-221-2702) - 2002 FM 1101, New Braunfels Goodwin/Frazier Elementary - (830-221-2202) - 1441 N Business 35, New Braunfels Hoffmann Lane Elementary - (830-221-2502) - 4600 FM 306, New Braunfels Johnson Ranch Elementary - (830-885-8602) - 30501 Johnson Way, San Antonio Morningside Elementary - (830-837-7102) - 3855 Morningside Dr., New Braunfels M.H. Specht Elementary - (830-885-1502) - 25815 Overlook Parkway, San Antonio Oak Creek Elementary - (830-837-7202) - 3060 Goodwin Lane, New Braunfels Rahe/Bulverde Elementary - (830-885-1602) - 1715 E. Ammann Rd., Bulverde Rebecca Creek Elementary - (830-885-1802) - 125 Quest Ave., Spring Branch Startzville Elementary - (830-885-8002) - 42111 FM 3159, Canyon Lake Timberwood Park Elementary - (830-885-8502) - 26715 S. Glenrose, San Antonio Page 16, Community Education, Fall 2009 Community Education registration is easy! Although Comal ISD and New Braunfels ISD have separate programs, they share the brochure so you can easily find all the classes you need. Please make sure you send your registration information to the right district. Mail In: Check Money Order Walk In: Call In: Cash Check or Money Order For more information or To preregister (must be followed by mail in or walk in registration & payment within five days of preregistration. Payment must be received to ensure class enrollment.) CISD Classes: CISD Community Education 1404 IH-35 North New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Visit Community Education Office 1404 IH-35 North 9 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday NBISD Classes: Visit NBISD’s Main Office NBISD Community Education 9 AM - 4:30 PM 430 W. Mill Street Monday through Thursday New Braunfels TX 78130 Tuition Charges: All fees are payable in advance. Classes are self-supporting with fees financing and sustaining programs. Late Registration: Students may register at the first class if space is available and the class has not been cancelled. Cancellations: Some classes have minimum and/or maximum enrollment limits. Register early to avoid disappointment as classes will be cancelled for lack of registration. Registrants will be notified if a class has been cancelled. (CISD only): Classes cancelled by Community Education will result in refund by mail. Students have option to cancel before second class begins to receive refund unless class only has one session. REMEMBER!! Register Early!! CISD 9 AM - 4:30 PM (830) 221-2177 (830) 221-2192 FAX E-Mail - charlotte.muniz@comalisd.org Some classes have maximum enrollment limits and fill very quickly. NBISD 9 AM - 4:30 PM (830)643-5729 (830)643-5701 FAX (Attn: Community Ed.) E-Mail - cwhetstone@newbraunfels.txed.net Discounts: Senior citizens, age 60 and over, are entitled to a 10% discount on tuition, unless otherwise stated. Full cost of materials will be charged. If immediate family members living in the same household take the same class, a 10% discount on tuition is given to everyone after the first member. Please do not request both a senior citizen discount and a family discount. No discount will be given for class tuition $20 and under. Confirmation of registrations will not be sent. You will be contacted if a class is cancelled or already filled when your registration is received. We encourage you to call prior to your class meeting date to confirm. Comal ISD Community Education New Braunfels ISD Community Education Carmen G. Whetstone • 830-643-5729 Select the classes or workshops you would like to attend. Print the title and number on the registration form below. Mail registration form with check or money order to: NBISD Community Education 430 W. Mill Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 Charlotte Muniz - 830-221-2177 Select the classes or workshops you would like to attend. Print the title and number on the registration form below. Mail registration form with check or money order to: CISD Community Education 1404 IH-35 North New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Name_______________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ Name_____________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________ City Zip _____________ Phone: Home_______________ Work ______________e-mail_______________ Course No. Course Name Tuition Lab Fee Book Fee Supplies Fee Total City Zip ____________ Phone: Home_____________________ Work ______________________________ In and for consideration of my participation in this program, I hereby agree and promise that we will not hold Comal ISD, its employees, or any instructors responsible for any loss, damages, or personal injuries that I may receive as a result of participation. Signature of Participant or Parent/Guardian Course No. Course Name 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. Tuition Lab Fee Book Fee Supplies Fee Total