FUN WITH ART AND CLAY CLASSES         GRADES 3 - 5

CLAY HAND BELLS  

Create a bell to ring! Students will construct their bell during the first class and glaze during the second class. The instructor will assemble the bell for students.  All materials and supplies included. The instructor will fire the final product in her kiln and projects will be available for pick-up at Alden. 

 DECOUPAGE SHELL DISHES

Duxbury Beach shells will be painted in gold or silver and decoupaged inside with various choices of tissue paper designs.  Students will make 3 shell dishes. So beautiful!  All materials and supplies included. 

COIL BOWLS

Bowls are created by pressing different shapes of clay coils and balls into a bowl. Each one is unique. First class is to create and second class will be to glaze bowls.  All materials and supplies included. The instructor will fire the final product in her kiln and projects will be available for pick-up at Alden. 

WALL POCKETS 

Students will create different sizes and shapes of wall pockets. Perfect for air plants, succulents, or small trinkets.  First class is to create and second class will be to glaze.  All materials and supplies included.  The instructor will fire the final product in her kiln and projects will be available for pick-up at Alden. 

“Home Alone Staying Safe” prepares kids in Grades 4 - 6 for situations that can happen when staying home alone, from the unexpected knock on the door to the 911 emergency phone call. This program, taught by health educator from South Shore Safety, covers safety to and from school, phone and food safety, first aid, choking prevention, Heimlich maneuver and street smarts awareness training, basic self-defense techniques and lots of prevention!  This class is serious made fun!  Min. 10 - Max 25.

                                             6:00 - 7:30 PM                   THURSDAYS                    2 EVENINGS

                                               ALDEN CAF                APRIL 27 & MAY 4                        $60

INSTRUCTOR: BETTE ANTONELLIS is a licensed practical nurse and a health educator for South Shore Safety. She teaches a variety of health education classes throughout the community.

INSTRUCTOR: DENISE LAIOSA owner of Norwell Karate, co-founder of South Shore Safety and 5th degree black belt, has taught self-defense classes for the past fifteen years in medical and corporate settings, schools, neighborhoods, recreation centers and shelters.

COURSE CONFIRMATION - You will receive a course confirmation from Activenet when registering on-line.  When the maximum enrollment is reached, a wait list will be offered. We will contact you directly if a space opens up on the Wait List. If the minimum enrollment is not met, registrants will be notified of the class cancellation and refunded tuition.

DISMISSAL NOTE - Please complete an electronic dismissal form on the Alden School website prior to the start of class for your Alden student indicating the name and dates for the class. 

STUDENTS GO DIRECTLY TO CLASS - At dismissal time, students enrolled in a Before and After Dark class are to walk directly to the classroom/area specified by the course description. 

PICK UP PROCESS - When the class ends, students will be walked to the Alden lobby entrance by their instructor for pick-up outside. Please pick up your child promptly as late fees do apply. If your child is going elsewhere after class (ie. to the library, Extended Day program) or being picked up by someone other than a parent, please send in written permission to the Before and After Dark instructor noting your child's name, the name of the class, and the date(s) permission is granted.  You may also email our office with the information at Duxbeforeandafterdark@gmail.com. 

IF CLASS IS CANCELLED - If an instructor has to cancel an after school class,an announcement is made at Alden telling students that the class is cancelled. A class cancellation email or phone message is also sent to the student’s family. To help avoid confusion, please review (in advance) the contingency plan that your child should follow if an after school class is cancelled.  When Duxbury Public Schools are closed for the day or released early due to poor weather conditions, Before and After Dark classes are cancelled as well.  Families will be notified of arrangements for make-up classes when the schools/Before and After Dark office re-opens.