Thursday 9/2 Registrat ion for UIL Opens Today!

Fr iday PTA information Meeting - 8 am RSES Click Here to RSVP Parent Subs-R-Us Training @ RSES 9 am

DSHS vs. Hays Hawks - 7:30 pm @ Tiger Stadium -Purchase Tickets Here

Monday Staff and Student Holiday - Labor Day!

Tuesday 9/7 Gifted & Talented Parent Info Night! @DSHS 6 pm

9/3

Up Coming Events

9/6

Class T-shirts are on Sale!

Click here for the online store open Aug. 20-Sept. 19

Coming Soon:

Parent Orientation Night Thurs. 9/16

PTA Free Family Movie Night Fri. 9/17

Subs-R-Us Training #2 Tues. 9/21 @RSE 9:30 a

Check out our NEW Volunteer Onl ine system - Insp ir ing Volunteers

RSES CL&I and Makerspace

PARENT NEWSLETTER

August 30 - September 17

What is the CL&I and what doyour kids do in there?

Dear Rooster Springs Volunteers --

Once again, we would like to thank you for all that you do for our students and ourschool! Your generosity in sharing your time and talents with us is deeplyappreciated.

We are excited to introduce to you our new online volunteer program, InspiringVolunteers. This program will allow you to plan and schedule your volunteeractivities 24/7 from the comfort of your home!

You'll be able to review all volunteer opportunities at our campus or across thedistrict, sign-up and schedule your activities, and independently sign in at adedicated station when you come to campus for your volunteer activity. InspiringVolunteers will become your one-stop-shop for all your volunteer needs -- no morepaper forms or notifications coming from different places!

Let's Get Started!All volunteers, new and returning, first need to go online and register into the newsystem. By registering, all volunteers are agreeing to: 1. The guidelines and expectations as described in Inspiring Volunteers --Guidelines and Expectations. Please click the link and review this publicationbefore completing your registration. 2. Authorized DSISD to conduct a background check required for all volunteers. Thisis the same background clearance process we have completed every year. In the past,the background check was in paper form. Please click dsisd.excommunicator.net to start the registration process. We arehere to help if you have any questions.

Thank you, Steve NovickasPrincipal - Rooster Springs Elementary

Subs R Us Trainings 2021-2022 School Year

Parents may attend any session that fits your schedule and Assistant Principals will share contact information with appropriate school.

Cypress Springs Elementary September 9th @ 9:00 am

(immediately following PTA meeting)

Dripping Springs Elementary September 30th @ 9:30 am

(immediately following PTA meeting)

Rooster Springs Elementary September 3rd @ 9:00 amSeptember 21st @ 9:30 am

(Immediately following the PTA meeting)

Sycamore Springs Elementary September 24th 8:15-9am

Walnut Springs Elementary September 24 @ 9:15 a.m.

(immediately following PTA meeting)

Sign up for a RSES session on the next flyer!

Subs-R-Us Training@ Rooster Springs

Please join us for our annual Subs-R-Us training!

When: Friday, Sept. 3rd @ 9:00amOr

Tuesday, Sept. 21st @ 9:30am after the PTA meeting*please bring your ID to check-in at the front office *

Where: RSES

Please Sign Up Here

Subs-R-Us are volunteers who come to campus to spend up to 3 hours in the classroom, to allow the teacher time to have on-campus meetings, or

planning time. This year, Subs-R-Us volunteers will be asked to help in various classrooms throughout the building. Current DSISD substitutes

will still need to attend the campus Subs-R-Us training.

Please contact kim.taylor@dsisdtx.us with questions.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Families,

It is time to sign up for UIL! What exactly is UIL? The University Interscholastic League (UIL) wascreated by The University of Texas at Austin in 1910 to provide leadership and guidance to publicschools in Texas. It has since grown into the largest inter-school organization of its kind in theworld. It exists to provide educational extracurricular academic, athletic, and music contests.

At DSISD, elementary students have the opportunity to participate and compete in nine events.Descriptions of the events offered are listed below. The culminating event for qualifyingparticipants will be the District Contest that will be held at Sycamore Springs Middle School themorning of Saturday, December 4th.

U.I.L. events will begin on Tuesday, September 28th . Teachers at our school will coach the academicteams 3:15-4:00 on the dates listed below. Participation is open to any interested second throughfifth grade student who is willing to commit to weekly coaching sessions and possibly someoutside study time. None of the events require you to buy anything, and there is no fee toparticipate.

As you consider this opportunity, please be aware of other extracurricular conflicts after school.There are many benefits to participating in a UIL event including improved academic achievement,learning to manage time, setting goals, and learning new skills.

Registration is open from September 2nd-September 17th.Practice Date and Times:

Tuesdays3:15 - 4:00

Students who place 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Alternate at the CampusContest will continue to practice on the following days::

September 28 November 2

October 5 November 9

October 12 November 16

October 19 November 30

Campus ContestOctober 26

District ContestSaturday, December 4 @ 8:00 a.m.

<CLICK HERE TO REGISTER>If you have any questions, please contact our campus UIL coordinators:

Whitnee Dunn Natalie Mahanywhitnee.dunn@dsisdtx.us natalie.mahany@dsisdtx.us

UIL Events Summary***Please note the grade level requirements listed for each event***

Chess Puzzle – Grades 2-5Contestants in the Chess Puzzle event receive a paper-and-pencil test that include a series ofchess boards with pieces in particular positions. The contestant must then determine the fewestmoves to checkmate given that particular board layout. Time is also a factor – contestants arescored based on the most puzzles solved in the least amount of time. IT IS STRONGLYENCOURAGED THAT STUDENTS KNOW HOW TO PLAY CHESS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THISEVENT.

Creative Writing – Grade 2The contest is designed to promote creativity and to encourage writing skills. Through preparationfor the contest, students will be able to evaluate their own writing and the writing of others.Contestants will be given a prompt and several captioned pictures. From these pictures, thestudents will create an original story based on their selection in 30 minutes. The stories mustcontain at least one of the pictured items.

Maps, Graphs, & Charts – Grade 5The maps, graphs, & charts contest is designed to help students learn to get information from avariety of maps, graphs, and charts including world maps, pie charts, bar graphs and local areamaps. The objective test will measure skills such as using a reference book to locate information,making comparisons, estimating and approximating, using scale and interpreting grid systems,legends and keys. Students will be given an objective test containing approximately 75 multiplechoice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions that must be answered in 45 minutes.

Music Memory – Grades 2-5The focus of this event is an in-depth study of fine pieces of music literature taken from a widespectrum of music genres to expose students to great composers, their lives and their music.Students will be given the opportunity to describe and analyze the music, relate the music tohistory, to society and culture, and to evaluate musical performance. During the contest, studentswill listen to approximately 20 seconds of up to 20 musical selections and identify the name ofthe major work, selection and the name of the composer. Memorization of selection and composerand correct spelling are key to success in this event.

Number Sense – Grades 4-5Individuals are called upon every day to use their ability to make quick mental calculations anddecisions. Concepts of this contest include, but are not limited to: addition, subtraction,multiplication, division, proportions, and use of mathematical notation. Students will be given a10-minute, fill-in-the-blank test which they must complete without doing calculations on paper oron a calculator.

Oral Reading – Grades 4-5Reading literature out loud provides opportunities for students to analyze the text, to grow and todevelop as a performer, to communicate a message to an audience and to perform an artisticcreation. Students will read a selection of poetry. Each selection may be one poem, a cutting of apoem, or a combination of poems, from published poets.

Ready Writing – Grades 3-5This event helps students to learn to write clearly and correctly. The paper will also be interestingand original. Contestants are given a choice between two prompts, which defines the audience,and provides the purpose for writing. Students will be encouraged to analyze the prompts for thepurpose of writing, the format, the audience, and the point of view. There is no minimum ormaximum number of words the contestants must write.

Spelling – Grades 3-5The spelling contest is designed to give students exposure to a wide variety of vocabulary words.It is not a contest of memorization. For the most educational value, preparation for this contestwill include instruction in the rules of the English language, meanings and definitions, and rootwords. In addition to learning to spell proficiently, contestants will learn to write clearly and tocapitalize words properly. Students will write down words given by a pronouncer on their paper ata rate of approximately five words per minute.

Storytelling – Grades 2-3To tell a story, the participant must develop skills in listening, thinking, and speaking. This contestalso allows for the development of creative expression. Contestants will listen to a storytellerread a brief story (between 600 and 1100 words long) only once, and then retell that story in theirown words before a judge or judges. There are no time restrictions on the length of the story thestudent creates.

***Accelerated StudentsStudents will participate and test on their current instructional grade level.For example: A 3rd grader taking math acceleration in a 4th grade class will be eligible toparticipate and compete in Number Sense on a 4th grade level.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17

SHIRTS ARE ON SALE FROM AUGUST 20 - SEPTEMBER 19

ORDER ATHTTP://SPIRITWORX.COM/STORE/11736/

NO ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THE DEADLINE,

NO EXCHANGES. NO REFUNDS.

Class shirts are $9 plus tax.

Orders are delivered to the classroom free of charge.

Home delivery available, fees apply.

Go to the Spiritworx online store. Select your grade then select

your teacher. Your assigned class color will auto populate. Select

your size. Complete your order as instructed.

2021-2022 RSES T-SHIRTS

ARE CLASS SHIRTS REQUIRED? Class shirts are not required but encouraged. Your

student may wear any shirt in their class color whenever it's class shirt day,

including assemblies, field trips, and campus events.

CAN I BUY MYSELF ONE? Yes! You don't have to be a volunteer or field trip

chaperone to show your class and house pride. Support your student with your own

shirt!

RED

Thompson

Clark

Chappel

Banks

Apple

Graham

Dunn

ROYAL

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Heape

Pavlinsky

Northrup

Gee

Baucum

Reincke

SAPPHIRE

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Cruz

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CLASS SHIRT FAQSCOLORS. Each class in every grade level has a specific class color. Each color is

grouped together to form a house. The houses compete throughout the school year

to earn points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points wins a prize.

CAN I ORDER AFTER THE STORE CLOSES? No, we are unable to accept late

orders.

QUESTIONS?

EMAIL TSHIRT@RSESPTA.ORG

WHAT IS MY CLASS COLOR AND WHICH HOUSE IS MY CLASS IN? Below are

2021-2022 class colors and house assignment.

LIME

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Maenius

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-

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Doyle

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GREEN

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Wottrich

Galus

Lindig

Herr

Lummus

Gutierrez

PURPLE

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Armatta

Danz

Danaher

Kenton

Hack

Taylor

VIOLET

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-

-

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Pesek

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Najvar

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY SHIRT? Shirts will be delivered to the classroom, or

shipped to you if you choose and pay for that option, approximately one week after

the store closes.

ORANGE

Dishman

Norton

Nall

Cagle

Narayan

Wilson

Meyette

YELLOW

Landry

Larson

Shackleford

Culberson

Mahany

Laws

Oldham

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

ROOSTER SPRINGS PTA PRESENTS:

Friday, September 17th from 7-10 PM

Outdoors on the RSES track

Movie is Sonic The Hedgehog.

RSVP click here: Movie Night

District wide COVID protocols will be in place.

Don’t forget to bring your blanket, camping

chair, flash lights, and bug spray.

Snacks, drinks, and glow sticks will be sold.

Food trucks, TBD. Credit card and cash

accepted.

SESSION I: WED, SEPT 8 - NOV 17SESSION II: WED, JAN 12 - MAR 24SESSION III: WED, MAR 30 - MAY 25

Located at Sycamore Springs Elementary14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd. Austin, TX 78737

• Improves self-esteem and confidence! • Promotes good attitudes! • Encourages good grades! • Provides self-defense skills! • Discourages drug use!

ALL WHITE KARATE UNIFORM WITH ELASTIC WAISTBAND REQUIRED. Optional $60 fee to be paid to DSISD for: NEW STUDENTS - Uniform and first belt promotionRETURNING/ADVANCED STUDENTS - Competition fee for two of the following during the course of the particular session: one tournament, one junior karate camp or one belt promotion.

*Money will not be collected on site.*

Karate for All AgesKarate for All Ages

Ages 5 to 12: 6:30-7:30PMAges 13 & Up: 7:30-8:30PM

DSISD COMMUNITY SERVICES REGISTRATION FORM MAIL TO: DSISD Community Service OfficeP.O. Box 479 510 W. Mercer Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Participant’s Name ________________________________ Age _______ Grade 2021/22 _______ Parents Name _______________________Address _____________________________________________ City _______________________________ State _______ Zip___________Email ______________________________________ Cell Phone ___________________________ Home Phone ______________________Emergency Contact ___________________________________ Relation ___________________ Phone Number ______________________

REFUND POLICY: We will be happy to refund the full amount of tuition, less a $10 processing fee, when you cancel prior to one week before the camp begins. No refunds will be given after this time. Any changes to registrations prior to one week before camp begins will result in a $10 processing fee. No changes will be made after this time. Fees will not be prorated for late enrollment or missed classes. I have read and acknowledge the refund policy.PICTURE/VIDEO RELEASE AGREEMENT: Student and Parent/Guardian release to DSISD the student’s name, picture, art, written work, voice, verbal statements, portraits (video or still) and consent to their use by DSISD. DSISD and the agrees that the student’s name, picture, art, written work, voice, verbal statements, portraits (video or still) shall only be used for honoring students, public relations, public information, school or district promotion, publicity and instruction. Student and Parent/Guardian understand and agree that: No monetary consideration shall be paid; Consent and release have been given with out coercion or duress; This agreement is binding upon heirs and/or future legal representatives: The photo, video, student name, art work, written work, or students statement may be used in subsequent years.WAIVER OF CLAIMS: I authorize the Dripping Springs ISD, its employees and agents to transport me or my child(ren) to the hospital, doctor, or dentist in the event of an injury or accident. I agree to assume all medical costs incurred. I further release Dripping Springs ISD, its employees and agents from all claims and responsibility for physical injury and property loss.

Signature ____________________________________________________Date ____________________________

SESSIONS DAY LOCATION Time New or Returning FeeSEPT 8 - NOV 17 WEDNESDAY SSE (Ages 5-12) 6:30 - 7:30 PM $80SEPT 8 - NOV 17 WEDNESDAY SSE (Ages 13 & Up) 7:30 - 8:30 PM $80JAN 12 - MAR 23 WEDNESDAY SSE (Ages 5-12) 6:30 - 7:30 PM $80JAN 12 - MAR 23 WEDNESDAY SSE (Ages 13 & Up) 7:30 - 8:30 PM $80OPTIONAL $60MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: DSISD TOTAL FEE

Register online at http://drippingspringsisd.revtrak.netDO NOT SEND FORM BACK TO YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL!

Register online at http://drippingspringsisd.revtrak.net or submit the attached form to the Community Service Office. For any questions contact is at (512) 858-3021.

**No confirmation or reminder cards/calls will be given. Please refer to our refund procedure online.**

Dripping Springs ISD Community Services

Hill Country Karate

$80.00 per session

Registration Process:Register & make payment for class at http://drippingspringsisd.revtrak.net

DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD COMMUNITY SERVICES ENROLLMENTMAIL OR DELIVER REGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT TO:

Dripping Springs ISD Community Services510 W. Mercer Street, P. O. Box 479

Dripping Springs, Texas 78620Phone (512) 858-3021 Fax (512) 858-3099

Please Print

Student Name Age Grade Fall 2021 Parent/Guardian Name Contact NumberAddress City State ZipEmergency Contact Number Email Address Special Consideration and Allergies Additional Pick-up Permission NumberHomeroom Teachers Name ____________________________Campus (circle) - CSE DSE RSE SSE WSE

TIGER KIDS COLLEGE - FALL 2021AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

KIDS COLLEGE CLASSES AND CAMPUS F E E

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Dripping Springs Independent School District Community Services

PICTURE/VIDEO RELEASE AGREEMENT: Student and Parent/Guardian release to DSISD the student’s name, picture, art, written work, voice, verbal statements, portraits (video or still) and consent to their use by DSISD.

ASSURANCE: If the Community Services office is unable to reach a family member, emergency contact indicated and my child is in need of emergency medical treatment, I hereby authorize the Community Services staff to obtain emer-gency medical treatment by activating the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the emergency physician to administer medical treatment to my child. I will assume full financial responsibility. I have read the Registration/Refund information.

REFUND POLICY: We will be happy to refund the full amount of tuition, less a $10 processing fee, when you cancel prior to one week before the camp begins. No refunds will be given after this time. Any changes to registrations prior to one week before camp begins will result in a $10 processing fee. No changes will be made after this time. Fees will not be prorated for late enrollment or missed classes. I have read and acknowledge the refund policy.

Register through our webstore: http://drippingspringsisd.revtrak.net

ATX Ballers Basketball (Gr. K-5) ATX Ballers Basketball provides co-ed, skills-intensive lessons and fun games and matches to grades K-5. We welcomeall skill levels and split up the different grades/skill levels on separate courts. Our coaches have several decades worthof coaching and playing experience, and have a passion for teaching kids the incredible game of basketball.Tuesdays RSE Wed Sept 22 – Oct 27 3:15 - 4:30 pm Outside Court SSE Mon Sept 20 - Nov 15 3:15 - 4:30 pm Sport CourtFee: $135 6 Classes Instructor: ATX Ballers Coaches

Camp Drip (Gr. 2-5)What once was PE!PE!PE! is now forever more CAMP DRIP! We kicked off Summer with a bang and have decided to keep the fun going all year long! Join us for all the best PE games like, Big Bubba, Sharks and Minnows, Dragon Tails, Scooters, Relay Races, and more! Also, this year we are adding a great art component to the class. Expect to laugh, play, create, and have fun, all while burning off some energy, exercising, and working those creative brains! This class is led by Coach Diez, SSES PE Teacher and DSISD’s 2019 Elementary Teacher of the Year. Sign up before it’s too late! Class space is limted to 40. SSE Tues Sept 21 – Nov 9 3:15 – 4:30 pm Gym SSE Thurs Sept 23 – Nov 11 3:15 – 4:30 pm GymFee: $75 8 classes Instructor: Shay Diez & Staff

Coach D’s PE Fun (Gr. K-5)Do you love fun? Do you love games? Do you love PE? Well look no further, Coach D’s PE class is where you need tobe this year! WE will be playing YOSHI, TORNADO, MOUSETRAP, SWAMP BALL, and a TON of BRAND NEW GAMES! You don’t want to miss out! I have already had a lot of kids asking when the camp will start, so please sign up quick-ly, spots will go fast! I can’t wait to see you guys!

RSE (K-2) Tues Sept 21 – Nov 9 3:15 – 4:30 pm Gym

RSE (3-5) Thurs Sept 23 – Nov 11 3:15 – 4:30 pm GymFee: $160 8 classes Instructor: Jason Dreher & Staff

MakeCode Arcade with Meowbit (Gr. 3-5)MakeCode video games and bring them to life on a handheld gaming device - a Kittenbot Meowbit! Using MakeCode Ar-cade, ninjas will learn how to combine the power of coding with game design to create their own retro video games and see their games come to life in the physical world on the Meowbit! SSE Wed Sept 22 – Dec 1 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm 2nd Gr Studio Fee: $199 10 Classes Instructor: Code Ninjas Staff

Cooking & Baking (Gr. 2-5)Does your child LOVE to cook? Do you have a picky eater? Join CookLearnGrow in the kitchen for a hands-on cook-ing class. Each week students learn and practice basic cooking skills using a variety of recipes from sweet to savory, dinner to dessert. We teach food literacy, build self confidence, equip life skills and creativity while having fun! Each session brings a different themed syllabus. We can ONLY accommodate nut allergies. Instructors are professionally trained classroom educators, chefs or nutritionist! A minimum of 10 students required. CSE Mon Sept 20 - Nov 15 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm B125 DSE Fri Sept 24 - Oct 29 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm 304 RSE Wed Sept 22 - Oct 27 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm B202 SSE Tues Sept 21 – Oct 26 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm S118 WSE Thurs Sept 23 - Oct 28 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm C203Fee: $195 6 Classes Instructor: Cook, Learn, Grow Staff

A S K A F R I E N D T O R E G I S T E R W I T H Y O U A N D J O I N T H E F U N ! !

F U N F O R K I D S I N K I N D E R - F I F T H G R A D E !

CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 20th! REGISTER EARLY!Kids College classes that do NOT make minimum registration will be

canceled on Monday, SEPTEMBER 13th at 4:00 pm. All other classes will close on Thursday, September 16th at 11:59 pm.

Crazy Action Contraptions (Gr. 1 - 4)Here is your chance to be creative and a little wacky, too! We will be making some very “crazy and bizarre” contraptions that will truly amaze you. Your imagination can go “WILD” with ideas on how to create even more complicated mechan-ical wonders. With motors, gears, pulleys, wheels of various sizes, and tones of other cool LEGO pieces. Enjoy the fun of robotics technology! CSE Wed Sept 22 – Nov 3 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm F107 DSE Tues Sept 21 - Nov 2 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm 304 RSE Mon Sept 20 - Nov 29 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm B101 SSE Thurs Sept 23 - Nov 4 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm PK/K Studio WSE Fri Sept 24 - Nov 5 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm CL&IFee: $195 7 Classes Instructor: American Robotics Academy Staff

Imagine Arts Academy: Crayola® Artblazers (Gr. K-5)History is full of revolutionary artists. Discover the inspiring artworks and artists who have changed the world of art, andthe world as we know it - from Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits to Keith Harings street art. Experiment with art techniques, and use Crayola art supplies to express your ideas. Design a different unique, artis-inspired creation each class. Create the change you want to see in the world! CSE Fri Sept 24 – Nov 12 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm F107 DSE Thurs Sept 23 - Nov 11 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm 303 RSE Tues Sept 21 - Nov 9 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm A203 SSE Mon Sept 20 - Dec 6 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm D102 WSE Wed Sept 22 - Nov 10 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm C203Fee: $190 8 Classes Instructor: Imagine Arts Academy Staff

Brain Chase Escape Room (Gr. 3-5)Whether you’re climbing Mt. Everest, locked in the Smithsonian’s dinosaur exhibit, or searching for Houdini’s skeleton key, you are in for an adventure! Each week, you and your team will open a mysterious letter to kick off your quest, then work together to crack codes, solve puzzles, and advance through a series of themed challenges. Stuck? You can complete phys-ical challenges for hints! Try to unlock the week’s treasure chest before time runs out. Do you have what it takes to escape? CSE Thurs Sept 23 – Nov 11 3:15 – 4:45 pm Rm D108 RSE Tues Sept 21 – Nov 9 3:15 – 4:45 pm Rm B202 SSE Mon Sept 20 – Dec 6 3:15 – 4:45 pm Rm PK/K Studio WSE Wed Sept 22 – Nov 10 3:15 – 4:45 pm Rm CL&IFee: $199 8 Classes Instructor: Brain Chase Staff

Groovy Lab STEM Class (Gr. 3-5)Tutor Doctor’s Groovy Lab STEM class is everything a child needs to learn about and do hands on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiments. Each project activates thinking, questioning, inquiring, and original creation as we guide children through the “SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY & ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS.” Our projects feature all the supplies needed to complete activities, experiments, and design challenges outlined in the custom, subject specific notebook. CSE Tues Sept 21 – Nov 30 3:15 – 5:00 pm Rm F107 DSE Thurs Sept 23 - Dec 2 3:15 - 5:00 pm Rm304 RSE Wed Sept 22 – Dec 1 3:15 – 5:00 pm Rm B101 SSE Mon Sept 20 – Dec 13 3:15 – 5:00 pm Rm 2nd Gr Studio WSE Fri Sept 24 – Dec 3 3:15 – 5:00 pm Rm C110Fee: $325 10 Classes Instructor: Tutor Doctor Staff

ASK A FRIEND TO REGISTER WITH YOU AND JOIN THE FUN!!

FUN FOR KIDS IN PRE-KINDER - FIFTH GRADE!

Virtual Little Coders - Animations (Gr. 1-2)Created specifically for kids in grades 1st & 2nd, this class develops computational thinking skills and fosters creativity in a fun environment! We use a blend of connected and “unplugged” activities designed to keep young campers engaged. Kids will create their own interactive story or computer game! Class will be taught live via ZOOM. CSE Tues Sept 21 – Nov 30 4:45-5:45 pm Virtual DSE Fri Sept 24 - Dec 3 4:45-5:45 pm Virtual RSE Thurs Sept 23 - Dec 2 4:45-5:45 pm Virtual SSE Wed Sept 22 - Dec 1 4:45-5:45 pm Virtual WSE Tues Sept 21 - Nov 30 4:45-5:45 pm VirtualFee: $219 10 Virtual Classes Instructor: Coding with Kids Staff

Virtual Scratch - Intro to Game Development (Gr. 3-5) Do you want to be a master video game maker? Are you excited to learn how to make some of your favorite types of games? Join the Game Developer Basics workshop to get started on your journey to becoming a Game Development Master! In this workshop, students will learn how to build a different type of game each week. Game types may include arcade games, platformer games, PvP games, and more! With each project, students will learn how to implement differ-ent coding concepts to explore the goals and limitations of each game. By the end of the workshop, students will have a foundation for building their own unique games in the future. Class will be taught live via ZOOM. CSE Thurs Sept 23 – Dec 2 4:45-5:45 pm Virtual DSE Wed Sept 22 - Dec 1 4:45-5:45 pm Virtual RSE Fri Sept 24 - Dec 3 4:45-5:45 pm Virtual SSE Tues Sept 21 - Nov 30 4:45-5:45 pm Virtual WSE Thurs Sept 23 - Dec 2 4:45-5:45 pm VirtualFee: $219 10 Virtual Classes Instructor: Coding with Kids Staff

Mad Science: Toying Around with Science (Gr. K-5)Toying Around with Science will have you learning the mechanics of simple machines, discovering the wonders of movie effects, exploring the wonders of earthworks, bugging out over insects, learning how toys work and more! Our approach to science is loads of fun, hands-on and incorporates Texas educational standards. Join the fun and become a “Mad Scien-tist”! CSE Thurs Sept 23 – Nov 11 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm F107 DSE Wed Sept 22 - Nov 10 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm 304 RSE Mon Sept 20 - Dec 6 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm B202 SSE Tues Sept 21 - Nov 9 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm PK/K Studio WSE Fri Sept 24 - Nov 12 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm C203Fee: $190 8 Classes Instructor: Mad Science Austin Staff

TGA Premier Youth Tennis (Gr. K-5) Come serve it up with TGA Premier Youth Tennis at your school! TGA has partnered with the United States Tennis Associ-ation to create a fun and innovative tennis program for your child that takes place after school on campus. TGA’s 5 level elementary school curriculum includes games, drills and physical fitness activities that improve motor skills, agility and hand-eye coordination. Every TGA class focuses on academic concepts developed by educational experts, the rules and etiquette of tennis and skill development. TGA brings all of the equipment, training materials and a 10:1 student to instruc-tor ratio to allow for plenty of individual attention. Our goal is to not only develop our student’s tennis skills, but to give children the building blocks for future achievement on the tennis court and in life. CSE Wed Sept 22 – Dec 1 3:15 – 4:30 pm Gym DSE Tues Sept 21 - Nov 30 3:15 - 4:30 pm Gym RSE Mon Sept 20 - Dec 13 3:15 - 4:30 pm Gym SSE Fri Sept 24 - Dec 3 3:15 - 4:30 pm Tennis Court WSE Thurs Sept 23 - Dec 2 3:15 - 4:30 pm GymFee: $199 9 Classes Instructor: TGA Premier Tennis Staff

Register through our webstore: http://drippingspringsisd.revtrak.net

Tippi Pro Ballet and Lyrical Dance (Gr. Pk-5)Created for children from 6-10 years old, Tippi Pro Beginner level classes focus on Ballet dance fundamentals. Children with an interest in dance will love this non-competitive class that will introduce them to the grace of ballet and the emotion of lyrical dance styles. This class is perfect to really gauge your child’s interest in dance without the pricey studio commitment. Dance attire is required including leotards and ballet shoes. Leotards and shoes can be provided for an additional fee. Dancers will have the option to perform in our Winter recital held in December and for the San Antonio Spurs pregame or halftime show. *Costume fee will apply for optional Fall recital/Spurs performance - Pay-able to Tippi Toes. CSE Fri Sept 24 – Dec 3 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm D108 SSE Wed Sept 22 – Dec 1 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm Hallway by D101Fee: $195 10 classes Instructor: Tippi Toes Dance Staff

Track and Field Class! (Gr. K- 5)All levels of experience are welcome in our fun track class! Athletes are taught the fundamentals and skills of track and field, including running form, breathing, sprints, relays, javelin (foam), shot put (foam), jumping, and much more. The ex-pert coaches provide high-quality, energetic track & field instruction to athletes in their specific grade-level groups. RSE Fri Sept 24 – Oct 29 3:15 - 4:30 pm TrackFee: $135 6 Classes Instructor: ATX Ballers Youth Sports Coaches

Tippi Toes Hip Hop Dance (Gr. K-5)Hip Hop/Jazz dance classes created especially for children in grades 1-5. Using popular and current music, the students start learning dances and choreography quickly. Our version of hip hop/jazz dance is extremely tasteful and clean. Our priority is offering age-appropriate material and having FUN! Students may wear their Tippi Toes t-shirt and shorts or leggings, or other comfortable clothing and tennis shoes to class. No Dance Attire required! Dancers will have the op-tion to perform in our Winter recital held in December and for the San Antonio Spurs halftime show. *Costume fee will apply for optional Winter recital/Spurs performance. CSE Mon Sept 20 – Dec 13 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm D108 RSE Thurs Sept 23 - Dec 2 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm TBD SSE Fri Sept 24 – Dec 3 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm Hallway by D101 WSE Tues Sept 21 - Nov 30 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm TBDFee: $195 10 classes Instructor: Tippi Toes Dance Staff

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Learn to Play the Ukulele (Gr. 2-5)Come learn to play the ukulele fast! You will be playing songs at the end of the first class! Ukuleles are available for purchase. CSE Tues Sept 21 - Nov 9 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm D108 DSE Wed Sept 22 - Nov 10 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm 303 RSE Fri Sept 24 – Nov 12 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm B101 SSE Thurs Sept 23 - Nov 11 3:15 - 4:30 pm Rm 2nd Gr Studio WSE Mon Sept 20 – Dec 6 3:15 – 4:30 pm Rm C203Fee: $200 8 Classes Instructor: Tommy Mojica

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Kids College Guidelines

• VIRTUAL classes for Kids College SPRING 2021.• Classes that do NOT make minimum registration will be canceled on Monday, February 15th at 4:00 pm.

All other classes will close on Thursday, February 18th at 3:00 pm. Space is limited!• Register today to reserve your place for these virtual classes.• Classes are held on regular school days at various times, see class description.• Multiple sessions are available for you to pick the one that fits your schedule.• Classes are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first served basis.• Most Classes begin the week of February 22nd. No Kids College class on March 15-19 or April 2. • Refunds will not be issued after the Monday prior to the first day of class, February 15th. Fees are not

prorated for missed classes.• Classes are subject to cancelation if it does not meet the minimum registration.• Some vendors (not all) provide supplies, see description of class.• Your email will be given to the instructor so they can contact you with all information needed for

set-up of the virtual class.• Students with disruptive behavior may be removed from virtual class without a refund issued.• Verbal abuse, physical abuse, or sexual harassment for students or staff members by students or their

parents are subject to exclusion from the class.

Additional Information

Kids College Classes will NOT be held on the following dates:

Holiday - Sept 27, Oct 11, Nov 1Thanksgiving - Nov 22-26

Holiday Break - Dec 20 - Jan 4

CLASSES START In FEBRUARY! REGISTER EARLY!

Kids College classes that do NOT make minimum registration will be canceled on

Monday, Sept 13 at 4:00pm. All other classes will close on

Thursday, Sept 16th at 11:59pm.

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**Home school and private school students are welcome to register for these classes.**

• Class registrations will close on Tuesday, September 13th at 4:00pm. Only for those that do not make miniu-mum registration requirement.

• Register today to reserve your place for these classes.• Classes are held on regular school days from 3:30 - 4:30pm(unless otherwise noted). Virtual classes will

start at 4:45pm.• Classes are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first served basis.• Classes begin the week of September 20. No Kids College class on Sept 27, Oct 11, Nov 1, Nov 22-26. • Refunds will not be issued after September 13. Fees are not prorated.• Transportation will not be provided to or from classes.• Parents are to send a note to the classroom teacher weekly to serve as a reminder to send your child to a

Kids College class.• Enrolled students are to report to the cafeteria to meet the instructor immediately after school is dis-

missed. (For classes held on their campus).• Pick-up areas: for RSE will be at the bus pad/staff side entrance. CSE, DSE & WSE will be in the front of the

school by the main entrance. SSE will be the same location as morning drop off the back of school. In-structors will bring students out for pick-up.

• If you are a RSE or SSE student and walking home, we MUST have WRITTEN approval.• Students with disruptive behavior may be removed from class without a refund issued.• Students are to be picked up immediately after class. There will be a late fee of $1.00 per minute due for

late pick-ups.• Please, send a snack for students to eat once they get to the cafeteria at 3:15pm while checking atten-

dance and preparing to go to class.• Classes are subject to cancelation if it does not meet the minimum registration.• Virtual classes only - Your email will be given to the instructor so they can contact you with all informa-

tion needed for set-up of the virtual class.• Students with disruptive behavior may be removed from virtual class without a refund issued.• Verbal abuse, physical abuse, or sexual harassment for students or staff members by students or their

parents are subject to exclusion from the class.