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A Publication from Northview Public Schools | Vol. XXVI Issue 2 | Fall 2021 Follow us on Twitter @NV_Wildcats
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INSPIRING ALL STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL BEST
NORTHVIEW NEXT CAREER
CENTER GIVES BACK TO
THE COMMUNITY
One of the core goals for all students
who attend the Northview Next
Career Center (NNCC) is that they
make a positive difference in their
community—and they are finding
creative ways to do just that.
The NNCC recently “adopted”
the stretch of the East Beltline
between 4 Mile and 5 Mile Roads
through Michigan Department of
Transportation’s Adopt-a-Highway
program. During the first week of
October, 15 students and staff spent a few hours
cleaning up the trash along the road. Several
students commented that it felt good to be a
part of something that was so beneficial for the
environment. While most of the students were
shocked by the amount of trash they collected,
they were also encouraged by quite a few cars
that slowed down to say “thank you.”
Additionally, a group of NNCC students make
a monthly trip to the Kids’ Food Basket (KFB) in
Grand Rapids to offer support. KFB has a small
urban farm where they are able to grow fresh
vegetables for kids in the Grand Rapids program.
Most recently, the NNCC students volunteered
to help pick the ripening vegetables. For some
students, it was their first time picking green
beans from a plant! And while it was hot and
tedious work, each student was proud of their
accomplishment and is looking forward to going back.
While the commitment to volunteering is time intensive, the NNCC staff
is hopeful that it will instill the positive value of contributing to a healthy
and productive community long after these students graduate.
Their next highway clean-up date is in January 2022. Please reach out to
the NNCC if you’re interested in participating.
SCHOOL DIRECTORY
4365 Hunsberger NE Northview High School 363–4857 East Oakview Elementary 361–3460
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Northview Next 361–7396 North Oakview Elementary 361–3450
(616) 363-6861 Crossroads Middle School 361–3430 West Oakview Elementary 361–3470
nvps.net Highlands Middle School 361–3440 Administration Building 363–6861
Transportation Department 361–3480SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
Dear families, community members, staff and students,
Northview’s definition of literacy1 includes the following statement: the opportunity to earn their Northview High School diploma and
For students 12 and older, literacy means understanding, using, reflecting an industry-standard certification through the Smart Automation
on and engaging with written information to achieve one’s goals, to Certification Alliance (SACA). The SACA certification prepares students
develop one’s knowledge and potential, and to participate in society. to fill entry-level positions in Industry 4.0 companies, and to continue
their learning at a postsecondary institution. For example, Grand
A long, long time ago, when I was in high school, “...using, reflecting Rapids Community College is also a member of the Smart Automation
on and engaging with written information…” was narrowly defined Certification Alliance, so we see our graduates continuing to earn higher
as classical literature. The books and poems we read were authored levels of certification through the GRCC program if they so choose.
by writers like Shakespeare, Dickens, Thoreau, Fitzgerald and
Hemingway. While it’s important that we continue to teach classical Education is changing. It has to if we are going to prepare our
literature, the continued expansion of what students are allowed students to be successful. The Northview Board of Education has
to read and then, “use, reflect on and engage with to achieve one’s made this a priority. One goal that I am required to report on every
goals…” is equally important. year, states, “Northview provides a curriculum which is current for
preparing students to be healthy, constructive members of society, for
An example of this is currently in practice at our Northview Next higher education and/or the world of work.” Creating a new pathway
Career Center (NNCC). The NNCC represents a strategic, student- for students to earn their high school diploma and an industry-
focused program for students who like to work with their hands. Our standard certification, is another step in meeting this goal.
Northview Next students prefer reading electronic controller manuals
and about how pneumatic systems work. Both examples clearly fit Please visit nvps.net/northviewnext/career-center
Northview’s definition of literacy. and saca.org to learn more about Northview Next
and SACA certification.
The students who prefer to work with their hands matter. We show
them this in part, because Northview acknowledges that reading To the continued success of our students,
written materials on manufacturing, construction, HVAC and similar
industries, demonstrates that they are literate. Scott Korpak
In addition to using written materials that students see as interesting Scott Korpak, Ed.D.
and necessary, the Northview Next Career Center provides students Superintendent of Northview Public Schools
1
Northview’s complete definition of literacy is in the August 2021 Northview News.
SEVERE WEATHER & NORTHVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION!
The people of Northview benefit every day from the
OTHER EMERGENCIES dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by our
Board of Education. These public servants are elected to
School closing and delay decisions are made by administrative staff serve by our community and receive little recognition for the difficult job
with the safety of your student(s) in mind. In a situation when school that they do. They are dedicated individuals who are committed to the
remains open, parents may choose not to send their student(s) to continuing success of our schools and students. We proudly salute these
school. Adverse weather conditions and other emergencies may make education advocates as they provide vision and leadership for student
it necessary to cancel school, to delay the start of school or to send achievement, academic programs, district funding and school facilities.
students home early or late. Whenever this happens, notice will be Their service ensures that decisions about Northview are made by those
communicated through 1) our InTouch notification system, 2) local radio most familiar with the needs of our community’s children and families.
and television stations and 3) the district website (nvps.net). Whenever They preserve the core of our democracy—public education. Current
possible, event cancellations/reschedules will be posted on the website minutes from the board meetings can be found on the district’s website
throughout the day as they occur. Please arrange for an alternative at nvps.net/board-of-education.
shelter-home where your student(s) can go if you will not be home.
Emphasize that students should stay off the streets once they reach
home. Review your family’s plan with your student(s) on a regular basis. LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT
TWO-HOUR DELAY PROCEDURE: In the case of a two-hour delay, your OPPORTUNITIES AT NORTHVIEW?
child’s bus pick-up time and school start time will be exactly two hours Northview is one of the finest school districts in the nation. It’s small
after the originally scheduled bus pick-up/school start time. enough for staff to know each child and large enough to provide
the best that K-12 education has to offer. If you’re interested in
applying for employment in Northview, we encourage you to check
BOARD DIRECTORY our job openings at nvps.net/employment. Our online system
provides an easy application process for individuals seeking
Email: boardofeducation@nvps.net
employment by reducing paperwork and time, in addition to
Linda LaBerteaux, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 822-4499 providing access to a greater number of job opportunities.
Renee Montgomery, Vice President. . . . . . . . 363-5760
Liz Ensing, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-1619
NEXT NORTHVIEW NEWS DEADLINE
Teresa Ramirez, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-4232
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Friday, January 14 for the Mid-Winter 2022 issue
Michelle Gallery, Legislative Liaison. . . . . . . . 328-7222 (in homes near Saturday, February 12). Send
Doug LaFleur, Trustee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328-1083 items to the Northview Communications Team at
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2COMMUNITY Vol. XXVI Issue 2 | Fall 2021
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO BECOME A MENTOR! SUPPORT OF THE NORTHVIEW
In-person mentoring started again in October. We are in need of many EDUCATION FOUNDATION HELPS
new mentors, as we have a long waiting list of students who are signed
up for a mentor. If you would like to invest 15 minutes per week in the TEACHERS IN EVERY BUILDING!
life of one of our Northview students, please reach out via email. We
The NEF was excited to award 18 grants to Northview teachers
gladly train new mentors and make new mentor matches throughout
across the district this past October. Through the ongoing
the school year. If you have been thinking about mentoring, and waiting
commitment and hard work of the NEF board, along with great
for the right time—that time is now! For more information, please
support from the Northview community, the foundation continues
contact Janine Conway at jconway@nvps.net.
to raise funds that go directly back into support for our teachers
and students.
NORTHVIEW COMMUNITY SHOWS During this funding round, the NEF awarded grants to teachers
OVERWHELMING SUPPORT in ALL buildings. Grants will be used for purchasing books, art
supplies, technology devices, a Spanish curriculum and many other
FOR 2021 BLACK OUT EVENT deserving projects. The NEF continuously encourages teachers
Once again, your support made the statement, “We are Northview,” to apply for grants each semester, to enable the NEF to work for
stronger than ever. Due to your substantial generosity, we were able them. NEF grants help to make Northview a strong district that
to raise $19,400 for the Pediatric Oncology Resource Team (P.O.R.T.). provides awesome learning experiences for its students! To learn
Not only was this the largest year yet for donations, it also marked our more about the Northview Education Foundation, and the many
thirteenth year of donating to P.O.R.T. During that period, the Northview ways you can partner with us, send an email to nef@nvps.net.
community has raised an AMAZING $208,500.
Way to go, Northview! That money has supported many
families on their child’s cancer journey. Northview community, you have
touched MANY lives.
CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you to all of the buildings for selling the t-shirts, those who
purchased t-shirts, those who sponsored football jerseys, those who to the first
Athletic
attended the football games and those who put change in the buckets.
Many thanks to all for coming together to make a difference!
Thank you also to Independent Bank and Straight Line Fence Company Hall of
for their generous support, and Plainfield Citgo for hosting a change
bucket and collecting money for the event.
Fame
Inductees
NORTHVIEW EDUCATION
Inductees included Gene VanDongen, Gary Hoogeboom,
FOUNDATION 27TH ANNUAL GOLF Tom Judson, Kelly Drake-Anglim, Rose Antrim and Steve Moredyk.
OUTING A HUGE SUCCESS! You can watch a video of the indication ceremony at
www.tinyurl.com/WildcatAthletics. Please join us in
On August 5, the course at Boulder Creek Golf Club was congratulating this outstanding class of Wildcats!
filled with 30 foursomes who came out to support the
NEF. The weather was beautiful and the 18-hole scramble
was big fun. Thank you to all of the golfers and the many KUDOS TO NKAT HEAD COACH
Northview staff members who participated. This fundraiser will enable We are excited to announce that the North Kent
the NEF to award several grants this school year. Congratulations to the Aquatic Team’s head coach, Terri Eudy, was
reigning champions, TEAM NORTHVIEW HEALTH SPECIALIST for the WIN!! presented a 2021 Life Member Award for her
A very special thank you to our sponsors & golfers who made this outstanding contribution to Michigan Swimming,
outing such a financial success for the NEF: Dykema Excavators, USA Swimming, club swim teams, the sport of
Rockford Construction, Roersma & Wurn Builders Inc., Brandi Block of swimming and the community. Northview was
Greenridge Realty, Verlin Financial, All Integrated Solutions (AIS), Barton fortunate to have Coach Eudy join their staff as
Malow, Brigade Fire Protection, Materials Testing Consultants, Melton- head coach of the newly created NKAT (North Kent
McFadden Insurance Agency, Northview Public Schools, Northview Aquatic Team) USA swim program in 2020.
Mentoring Program, Northview Health Specialists, River City Mechanical,
Do you love to
TowerPinkster, Lawns of Distinction, McDonald’s, Adventure Credit
Union, Coit Avenue Gravel Co., Vanguard Fire & Security Systems,
Hungerford Nichols, Jet’s Pizza, DWH Corp., Snap-on Incorporated,
Hendrick Tools LLC, Boulder Creek Golf Club, North Oakview Elementary,
Tommy’s Express, Bostwick Bakery of Plainfield, J&H Family Stores,
Christian Brothers Automotive, West Oakview Elementary, Crossroads Would you like to support Northview athletics? Signing up to
Middle, Action Chemical, Herremans Orthodontics, Bruyn Homes, Inc., be a Northview Athletic Booster is a fun and great way to do
Iver Design, Kool Chevrolet, Northeast Business Association (NEBA), both! We meet the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
Tanis Group Realty, West Michigan Community Bank, Print GR, BHS
in the PE classroom. Our next meeting is December 13.
Insurance, Specified Group, Design One, Target Axe Throwing, Pilgrim’s
Email northviewathleticboosters@gmail.com with questions or
Run Golf Club, Serenity Nails, Flo’s Pizzeria, French Connection, Tolman’s
for more information. See you at the concession stand!
Meats, Mines Golf Course, Egypt Valley Country Club.
nvps.net 3COMMUNITY
Join us! In addition to mini-bus outings, lectures, luncheons, classes and day trips, we offer many weekly programs.
Listed below are just a few. Visit www.northviewseniors.org or contact us at 616-365-6150 or northviewseniors@nvps.net with
questions. You can also just drop in and check it out. The Plainfield Senior Center is located at 5255 Grand River Dr. NE (where
the East Beltline and Plainfield merge to become Northland Drive). You will also find us on Facebook @NorthviewSeniorCitizens.
HOLIDAY HISTORIC HOME TOUR BROADWAY GRAND RAPIDS flexibility. Some of these exercises are done
FEATURING EDSEL AND ELEANOR PRESENTS… Ain’t Too Proud: The Life while you’re seated and others from a standing
position.
FORD’S HOME and Times of the Temptations
Friday, December 3 Tuesday, March 29 • Zumba Gold® for Seniors is offered from
(Departs at 7:00 am, back by 6:30 pm) (Depart at 6:30 pm, returns by 10:30 pm) 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Tuesdays and
Limited seats available! Register soon! Limited seats available! Register soon! Thursdays for a $3 drop-in fee. Zumba Gold®
targets the largest growing segment of the
Wander. Wonder. Explore. Whether your love Ain’t Too Proud is the electrifying, new smash-hit population: baby boomers. It takes the Zumba
is nature, art, history or design, you’ll find Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ formula and modifies the moves and pacing to
it here at Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s estate, extraordinary journey from the streets of suit the needs of the active older participant.
located in Grosse Pointe Shores. Come visit Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and
the Ford home, which will be decked out their signature dance moves and silky-smooth most of all, fun.
for the holidays! The Ford Family—Edsel harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts,
and Eleanor Ford—designed their estate at creating an amazing 42 top-ten hits with 14 of • Yoga is offered from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Gaukler Pointe to reflect both their public them reaching number one. Nominated for 12 on Fridays for a $3 drop-in fee. This class is
roles and private values. Their estate is grand Tony Awards®, Ain’t Too Proud tells the thrilling designed for those who wish to lead an active
and gracious, a stately mansion inspired by story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal, and fit lifestyle. The yoga poses are suitable for
cozy cottages. Here, they kept their family as the group’s personal and political conflicts all levels of fitness with modifications using a
safe and surrounded themselves with art and threatened to tear them apart during a decade chair, as an available option.
nature. Both Eleanor and Edsel were raised in of civil unrest in America. The unforgettable • Tai Chi is offered from 11:00 am to noon on
Detroit in families with similar interests and story of this legendary quintet is set to the beat Fridays for a $3 drop-in fee. Tai Chi is a
a strong sense of social responsibility. Edsel of the group’s treasured hits, including My Girl, Chinese system of slow, meditative physical
B. Ford (1893 - 1943) was the only child Just My Imagination, Get Ready, Papa Was a Rolling exercises designed for relaxation, improving
of Henry and Clara Ford, founder of Ford Stone and so many more. Written by three-time flexibility, balance and increased health. The
Motor Company. Eleanor Clay Lowthian Obie Award winner, directed by two-time Tony class is designed to promote a comfortable
(1896 - 1976) was born the same year that Award® winner (Jersey Boys) and featuring the and enjoyable way to learn the very basic
Henry Ford motored around Detroit in his Tony®-winning choreography, Ain’t Too Proud movements.
first experimental car. After Eleanor’s father launches their first national tour to over 50 cities
died, she moved into the art-filled home across America. Cost is $67 for Zone 2 seating, • Mah Jongg takes place at 1:00 pm on Mondays
of her uncle, Joseph L. Hudson, owner of with transportation by school bus and mini-bus. for a $1 drop-in fee. It’s a fascinating gin
Detroit’s premier department store. Although Reservations are required. rummy-like game played with tiles. Tiles and
the couple may have lived less simply than game board are provided.
most Americans, they created a warm, loving Join us for one or more of our • The Crafting Group meets from 9:30 am to
family life that sustained them through the weekly programs. There are several 11:30 am on Tuesdays for a $1 drop-in fee.
years. Eleanor Ford generously requested the options to choose from! This group is working on all sorts of crocheted,
estate be used for the good of the community knitted and quilted projects and enjoys having
• Cardio Drumming is offered from 9:30 am to
after her death. She hoped it might remain as others join them. Whether you are a little bit
10:30 am on Mondays & Wednesdays for a $3
a witness to the past, as part of the history of “crafty” or a lot, come join the fun. This is not
drop-in fee. This class combines the benefits of
the area and as an enrichment in the lives of an instructor-led activity.
a traditional physical fitness program with the
future generations. We will feast our eyes on
benefits of music and rhythm. No experience • Cards and Coffee take place at 12:30 pm
this beautiful home and enjoy lunch, which
necessary. Drumsticks and balls provided, and on Wednesdays for a $1 drop-in fee. Games
is included with the tour. After our visit, we
the class can be done while standing or sitting. include Bridge and Samba.
will stop off at Josef’s European Pastry Shop,
a popular, long-running bakery specializing in • Stretch and Flex Exercise is offered from • The Wood Carving Group meets from 9:00
European pastries, bread and specialty foods. 11:00 am to noon on Mondays and Thursdays am to 11:30 am on Thursdays for a $1 drop-
Cost is $112 and includes transportation by for a $3 drop-in fee. This class is made up of in fee. Novice to experienced wood carvers
motor coach, lunch, all gratuities and tours. gentle stretching and strength exercises to gather to learn, practice and work on their
Reservations are required. maintain and increase strength, balance and projects each week.
PROACTIVE SAFETY & SECURITY Northview Public Schools takes a proactive stance on school safety by
implementing multiple measures. These include the BluePoint Alert
The success of any community in providing a safe, secure environment System, maintaining Emergency Operation Plans for each building,
for its children depends upon everyone working collaboratively— constructing secure vestibules at every building, conducting routine
school staff, teachers, administrators, students, parents/guardians, safety drills, having trained staff who are Medical Emergency Response
business leaders, professionals and all other members of the Team (MERT) members, and using Securly, InTouch, and Student/
community. Despite everyone’s best efforts at crisis prevention, it is a ParentVUE. We are also one of eight districts in Kent County to have
certainty that crises will occur in schools. Good planning will facilitate a a full-time School Resource Officer. Read more about each of these
rapid, coordinated, effective response when a crisis occurs. Being well measures at nvps.net.
prepared involves an investment of time and resources.
4ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Vol. XXVI Issue 2 | Fall 2021
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YEAR, NEW FRIENDS!
OUR NEW West Oakview 4th graders enjoyed
building towers using only dry spaghetti
5TH GRADE noodles and marshmallows. This annual
FIELD SCHOOL team-building activity helps students
create friendships with new classmates
and strengthen bonds with their existing
friends. The teamwork is incredible to see
and the students like challenging each
other to see who can build the tallest
tower!
NATURE WALK
North Oakview 3rd graders enjoyed
walking the trails behind Crossroads
Middle School this fall. Each student
had a partner who they shared a
pair of binoculars with and the staff
and students used this opportunity
to observe animals in their natural
Field School 5th graders traveled to Camp
habitats. It was the first time that
Newaygo for a field trip in October. Although
many students used binoculars to
it was a rainy day, it was not surprising that
see far away animals up close.
their counselor reported that they had the
best rainy-day attitudes of any group he’s
worked with!
NEF GRANT EXPANDS NORTH OAKVIEW’S
LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
An NEF grant—Books in a Series: Keep
Them Reading!—provided the funds
for Ms. Davies to purchase additional
books or new titles in popular series
for the North Oakview library. A
wide variety of books were added,
including picture books, chapter
books, graphic novels, non-fiction
books and transitional chapter books.
These books will be enjoyed by all
North Oakview students and staff, not
only this year, but for years to come.
Thanks, NEF!
GET READY FOR
WINTER BUS SAFETY
Old Man Winter is set to begin his sure and steady
march into the Northview community. Here are some
winter bus safety reminders for our students and families:
❄ Dress in warm winter clothing—a hat, mittens and boots. Bright clothing will ensure your
student is more visible to the bus driver.
Check out the latest and ❄ Winter weather tends to slow both foot and vehicle travel. Please make the necessary plans
to arrive safely at your stop no less than five minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
greatest stories about our ❄ Like all vehicles, buses can slide on the ice and snow. Students at bus stops should remain
well back from the roadway (at least 10 feet) and never approach the bus until it has come
local public schools, including to a complete stop.
NORTHVIEW. ❄ Students should not stand or play on piles of snow near the bus stop, as they could slide
into the street and the path of the bus or other vehicles.
❄ Wintery weather can result in slippery bus stop conditions. Students should make use of
the handrails when getting on and off the bus.
VISIT ❄ Homeowners are asked to keep areas around our bus stops clear of snow and ice.
www.schoolnewsnetwork.org ❄ Drivers need to remain vigilant in their safe driving efforts around bus stops.
❄ Follow the laws regarding flashing bus lights, allow extra distance to stop on slippery roads
and expect the unexpected.
nvps.net 5MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLS
NORTHVIEW COMMUNITY EDUCATION
DELIVERS FUN TIMES THIS FALL! Attention
NHS SENIOR PARENTS!
The NHS yearbook still has space available
for “Parental Display of Affection” ads. “PDA”
samples are below. It's a great way to send
a public congratulatory “shout out” to your
graduating senior! Revenue from these ads
is applied directly to the yearbook publishing
bill. We cannot publish our yearbook without
financial support from parents like you!
The Mountain Cats are off and riding!
NHS teacher, Jack Phillipson led the charge
with some beginner, intermediate and
advanced level rides throughout the fall Students participating in the STEM &
season! Branch enrichment program explored
the ecosystem at Highlands while having
fun times and creating memories!
NEW LANGUAGE-LEARNING ROBOTS TAKE
RESOURCES OVER DIGITAL
Up until this year, students in the Spanish classes TECH STEM
at Crossroads Middle School and Northview
High School were learning the language by
CLASSES We ask for ads to be submitted by January 15.
memorizing vocabulary lists and talking about Robots are taking over the You can create one entirely by yourself online
how grammar fits into to the Spanish language. Digital Tech STEM class at and pay via credit card. Visit www.jostens.com
This year, thanks to a generous grant from the Crossroads! Students are and search Northview High School. Under the
NEF, students are learning Spanish through learning how to program yearbook option, choose “senior tribute ad.”
stories, cultural investigations and interactive new Sphero robots using This will bring you to an editing software where
activities. The switch to these new resources has the JavaScript language. you can upload pictures and type a message for
resulted in a positive change, as we see students publishing. Ad space is limited and sold on a first
laughing as they learn a new language. In the come, first served basis. We (and your graduating
photos, students are creating stories together. senior) appreciate your support!
Thanks, NEF! Technology not your thing? If you'd prefer us to
make your “PDA” for you, we can definitely make
that happen. We simply need three things:
1. Your “message to your senior” text emailed
to mhowe@nvps.net or printed and dropped off
to the NHS Main Office.
2. Your desired picture(s) attached to the text
email in .jpg format (or you can drop off hard
copy picture(s) to the office).
3. Payment for ad, cash or check (payable to
Northview High School), dropped off to
the NHS Main Office.
8TH GRADE VISITS ARTPRIZE Make sure payment/pics/text are in an envelope
marked "Attention: Yearbook PDA" and include
On September your senior's name on the envelope. Once we
30, the whole have all these "ingredients" on hand, we will make
8th grade the PDA for you!
class traveled
PDA Prices:
downtown to
visit ArtPrize! It • Full page: $250 (5-7 pictures + text)
was a gorgeous • 1/2 page: $125 (3-5 pictures + text)
day and they
• 1/4 page: $70 (1-3 pictures + text)
saw so many
really neat • 1/8 page: $50 (1 picture + text)
works of art and
installations!
6HIGH SCHOOLS Vol. XXVI Issue 2 | Fall 2021
HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY
On September 12, the National Honor Society held their induction ceremony at the Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts
Center. In total, 38 new juniors and seniors were welcomed by current NHS members, Mrs. Atchison, Mr. Thomas
and Dr. Korpak. The guest speaker was Jen Schottke, president of the West Michigan Construction Institute. Jen
is passionate about inspiring young people to choose careers in construction and developing exceptional craft,
apprenticeship and leadership training programs. She’s also interested in providing K-12 and postsecondary student
outreach opportunities. As such, she delivered a very inspiring speech to the students and their families. Member of
the honor society look forward to a great year with volunteering and service projects!
NHS STUDENTS:
Get your yearbook today! NHS PARENTS
The 2022 yearbook is currently in production! If you'd like to purchase a book with a
credit card, you can do so at www.jostens.com. If you'd like to pay with check or cash, & SENIORS: CAN
you can print and hand in an order form (see Mr. Howe) to the NHS Main Office along YOU HELP OUT
with payment.
THE YEARBOOK
STUDENTS: DON'T MISS OUT! WITH ANY OF
THE YEARBOOK NEEDS YOUR PHOTOS! THESE ITEMS?
This is YOUR CHANCE to be in the yearbook more than once. Here are the photo themes we’re looking to
create with photo submissions FROM YOU: The yearbook also needs photos
of senior Wildcats and their
• Jobs: A photo of you at your job. • Crushin': Do you have a crush on a classmate friends from their earlier
• Summer/travel: Send in photos of you from and have the guts to publicly profess it? Write us
years in Northview for the
your summer/travel adventures. Include where who your crush is and we will arrange photos of the
"Remember When" page.
you were, what you were doing, and the names of two of you and put you together if you are both okay
people in the photo. with it. Do you have something you
• Pets: Send in photos of YOU + your pet to show off • Concerts: Did you attend a concert with friends want to "hand down" to an
your furry friends! from NHS? Send us your pics of you at the concert! underclassmen? That's what
Please include the concert artist and names of all the "Senior Wills" page is all
• Shout-outs: Do you do something outside of school
students. about. Email us what you would
that is extraordinary/fun that deserves to be given
a shout-out in the yearbook? Send us a photo and • Cars: Have a car you love, or love to hate? Reach out like to hand down and to whom.
explain what it is you do. to us and we'll take a picture of you and your car OR What's your dream college
send us a picture of you with your car!
• Homecoming dance: Send in your pre-dance and/or dream job? What are
pictures or those you took while at the dance. Make • Clubs: If you are in a club and have photos you doing to get there? Email us
sure to name all students included in the pics. of you doing anything for that club, send them to us and we'll put you in the book!
and be in the yearbook! Make sure to include the
• Student section: Send in your photos from football
club name and describe the activity.
tailgates and the "student section!"
HSyearbook@nvps.net
Where to send your photos: Except for senior pictures, send all photos and/or willingness to participate
emails to: HSyearbook@nvps.net.
COUNSELOR’S
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latest academic, career/postsecondary, social/ download the myStudentAid app. If you would
emotional and employment opportunities. like a step-by-step guide, check out the new
Everything from college and job connections, Mavin FAFSA Module or the FAQs from our
to tutoring, scholarships and job opportunities. Class of 2022 Toolbox in Mavin under App Links.
Students can find the updated announcement
ACADEMIC through their Mavin App Links or on the SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL
homepage of Northview High School website. • Help us help you throughout the school year
• Registration for winter semester GRCC Dual
Enrollment (DE) courses is open. All DE students by regularly completing your Mavin Wellness
must complete the Northview Dual Enrollment
COLLEGE/CAREER Tracker. This is a confidential way for students
process each semester of taking DE classes. • Seniors are encouraged to visit their Naviance to communicate with their counselors about how
You can find the updated contact information in Student account to view a list of available they are feeling during their school week. It is a
your Mavin App Links. As always, GRCC classes virtual college representative visits and quick, powerful tool counselors use to support
fill quickly! If you will be a first-time DE student, SCHOLARSHIPS. We add new scholarships the social and emotional wellbeing of Northview
contact your counselor for more information. often, so keep checking! Also, be sure to check students. Please try to check in 2-3 times per
out the Scholarship/Financial Aid web pages of week. It takes about 10-15 seconds! Parents,
• Student Body Announcements and the colleges you are interested in. contact your student's counselor to learn more
Counseling Office Opportunities (COOs) about how the Mavin Wellness Tracker helps up
are available every Monday, Wednesday, • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
support your student.
and Fridays. COOs provide students with the (FAFSA) is now open! Go to studentaid.gov or
nvps.net 7NORTHVIEW COMMUNITY FITNESS & AQUATIC CENTER
CLASSES • PERSONAL TRAINING • LAP SWIM • INDOOR TRACK • STRENGTH & CARDIO EQUIPMENT
Get Healthy & Stay Fit… STOP IN TODAY!
The Northview Fitness Center is located in Northview High School,
at 4451 Hunsberger NE, with access through the athletic entrance
• • • • • FITNESS CENTER HOURS • • • • •
located at the back of the high school. Memberships are open REGULAR HOURS SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS
to the general public and sold at the Fitness Center desk during Monday through Thursday: November 25: CLOSED
regular hours. Information can be found online at nvps.net/ 5:30–7:30 am & 5:00–9:00 pm December 24: 5:30–10:00 am
commnity/fitness-center.
Friday: December 25: CLOSED
5:30–7:30 am & 5:00–7:00 pm December 31: 5:30–10:00 am
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION January 1: 12:00–3:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am–3:00 pm
JoAnne VanSlooten, Fitness Center Suann Foust, Pool
Sunday: Noon–3:00 pm NO CLASSES DECEMBER 20–JANUARY 2
jvanslooten@nvps.net sfoust@nvps.net
MEMBERSHIPS WINTER 2022 CLASSES CYCLE ENDURANCE PROGRAM
Classes meet weekly and can be attended on a Commitment to this program will maximize your training
drop-in basis or you can pre-pay for our 7-week and put you ahead of the game when outdoor biking
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! returns in the spring. Strengthen your legs and core,
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Fit4U program. Winter 2022 classes begin the week
of January 10−13. See pricing and registration while working up to comfortably riding longer distances
DISCOUNT on a bike. It’s fine if your miss a class, as most people
information below.
Our annual membership drive runs take vacations or weekends away. However, you should
FREE Class “Try-it” Week: January 3–6, 2022 be able to commit to at least half of the sessions to attain
from December 18, 2021 through
Registrations for free classes are accepted ONLY the best possible results from the program. Limited
January 13, 2022. Prices are as
through the Mindbody app. Choose Northview Fitness bikes available. Register today!
follows:
Center as your preferred location and reserve your
• $280 Annual Membership spot in the classes you wish to try. Classes have limited • Saturdays, 1/15–3/19 (7:30–9:00 am)
(regularly $340) capacity, so reserve your spot early. • Cost for full program: $190 & includes individualized
threshold testing
• $150 Annual Northview You can register for Winter 2022 classes by:
Community* Discount • Visiting the Fitness Center desk during open hours.
(regularly $180) TRIATHLON OFF-SEASON TRAINING
• Reserve your spot on the Mindbody app and check-
in and pay at the Fitness Center desk before class. Triathletes can incorporate indoor cycle, treadmill
Annual memberships include
and swim training as part of their off-season workout
unlimited use of the indoor track and • Email us at northviewfitness@nvps.net.
routine with our new Winter 2022 program. Participants
all strength and cardio equipment,
will receive coaching on all aspects of the triathlon
free lap and open
swim and discounted rates on Fitness
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES world, as needed. This is a great program for anyone
• HIIT: Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30 am interested in entry into the sport, as well as experienced
Center classes, personal training and
• Boot Camp: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:15 pm triathletes. The program will encompass weekly,
private swim lessons.
• Water Fit AM: Wednesdays at 6:00 am concentrated training in one or more aspects of a
New! We now accept online • Water Fit PM: Mondays & Thursdays at 5:30 pm
triathlon.
payments by credit card for annual
• Yoga: Mondays at 4:15 pm; Wednesdays at 5:30 pm Full Training Program (Swim, Bike, Run):
and monthly memberships at nvps.
• Zumba: Mondays at 5:45 pm • Saturdays/Sundays, 1/15–3/20 (schedule varies)
revtrak.net. Bring your receipt and
a state-issued ID to your first visit to Group Classes can be purchased in one of the Cycle:
finalize your purchase. following ways: • Saturdays, 1/15 (optional testing day), 1/29, 2/12,
• $10 per single class ($8 for annual members) 2/26, 3/12 (7:30–9:00 am)
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS TO • 10-pack at $80/Scan as you use on ANY group fitness Swim:
CONSIDER THROUGHOUT THE classes ($60 for annual members) • Sundays, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20 (12:15–1:00 pm)
YEAR: • Fit4U Group Class Series: $55 (7 consecutive weekly Treadmill/Track:
• Monthly: $35 ($20 for Northview classes, 1/11−2/24)* • Saturdays, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19; 3/5, 3/19 (9:30–10:15 am)
community members*) • Pay for your 10-pack or Fit4U series at nvps.revtrak.net.
• Cost for full program: $200 (includes all dates above)
• Daily: $8 ($5 for Northview
community members*) CYCLE CLASSES • Cost for individual aspect training only: $80 per
• Rip and Ride: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:00 am discipline
• Annual/Track Only: $70
• Classic Cycle: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm A portion of the endurance program bikes will be set
($40 for Northview
Cycle Classes can be purchased in one of the aside every other week for athletes who wish to attend
community members*)
following ways: the treadmill and swim programs on the opposite
Your membership not only gives you weeks.
• $13 per single class ($11 for annual members)
an opportunity to use our amazing
center, but also helps cover some of • 10-pack at $110/Scan as you use on ANY cycle classes
the expenses that keep it up-to-date ($90 for annual members)
for students, athletes and the adult • Fit4U Cycle Class Series: $70 (7 consecutive weekly
community! classes, 1/11−2/24)*
• Pay for your 10-pack or Fit4U series at nvps.revtrak.net.
*Northview community members are
verified by residence, parent of current *See Community Education/Adult Enrichment
student or Northview graduate. Programming section of this issue for details.
8NORTHVIEW COMMUNITY EDUCATION Vol. XXVI Issue 2 | Fall 2021
Northview Community Education offers a variety of activities, workshops and programs for adults and children in and around
the Northview community. We work with the Northview Fitness and Aquatic Center and other partners to provide additional
programing that enhances learning and promotes a healthy mind and body. Like us on Facebook @NVCommunityEnrichment.
2022 VIRTUAL REGISTRATION
Register online for any youth or adult enrichment program at Roster sizes are limited, so early registration is highly recommended.
nvps.revtrak.net. Please preregister when you are able to commit to Additional details and information will be emailed to you prior to the
the classes, and at least five days before the start of the program. start of each program. All questions about community enrichment
Doing so allows our instructors to plan their staffing, supplies and/or programming can be directed to JoAnne at NVComEd@nvps.net or
curricula according to accurate roster sizes. call us at 616-365-6176.
ADULT ENRICHMENT
COOKING CLASSES From the Heart, FOR the Heart Triathlete Off-Season Training Program
Learn to make a romantic, heart-healthy meal Triathletes can incorporate indoor cycle,
Adult Cookie Decorating for two. This class uses hands-on learning, treadmill and swim training as part of their
Karie French from The French Confection will as participants help to prepare a four-course off-season workout routine. This is a great
teach us the secret of creating beautifully- meal that will promote a happy, healthy heart. program for anyone interested in entry into
designed cookies using tools and techniques Participants will taste the meal and take home the sport, as well as experienced triathletes.
for decorating with royal icing. Limited spots recipe cards to make it at home. The program will include weekly, concentrated
available for this “make and take” workshop. AGES: Adults 17+ training in one or more aspects of a triathlon.
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 11/17 (6:00–8:00 pm) DATE/TIME: Thursday, 2/3 (6:00–8:00 pm) Full Training Program (Swim, Bike, Run):
LOCATION: NHS Cafeteria LOCATION: NHS Kitchen Saturdays/Sundays, 1/15–3/20 (schedule varies)
COST: $45 per person COST: $50 per person
Cycle: Saturdays, 1/15 (optional testing day),
1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12 (7:30–9:00 am)
Gingerbread House Workshop
Start your holidays out with this fun “make and WELLNESS & Swim: Sundays, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20
FITNESS CLASSES
(12:15–1:00 pm)
take” workshop as Karie French from The French
Confection prepares everything you need to Treadmill/Track: Saturdays, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19;
build and decorate your own gingerbread house Tai Chi Chuan 3/5, 3/19 (9:30–10:15 am)
and cookies. Each group will receive all the A Chinese system of slow meditative physical • Cost for full program: $200
cookies, icing, sprinkles and tools they need to exercise designed for relaxation and improving (includes all dates above)
create their own masterpieces. Limited space is your balance and health. This class is designed • Cost for individual aspect training only:
available, so register early! for adults of all ages and ability levels, and $80 per discipline
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12/11 (9:00–11:00 am) promotes a comfortable and enjoyable way to
LOCATION: NHS Cafeteria learn the very basic movements.
COST: $85 per family (up to 2 adults & DATES: Winter 1: Mondays, 11/8/21–1/17/22
3 children; larger families purchase Winter 2: Mondays, 1/24/22–3/21/22
2 class spots). TIMES: Beginners: 7:30–8:30 pm
Advanced: 6:15–7:15 pm
Edible Gifts LOCATION: NHS Media Center
Learn to make unique and delicious edible gifts COST: $70 per person
for the holidays! Together we will measure, mix
and make some yummy treats. Each person Endurance Cycle Program
will take home a variety of “giftables” along with
Commitment to this program will maximize your Adult Coed Sports Nights
recipe cards for each selection.
training and put you ahead of the game when Offering three different sport nights for our adult
DATE/TIME: Thursday, 12/9 (6:00–8:00 pm) outdoor biking returns in the spring. Strengthen community members. These fun activities are
(youth class on 12/2) your legs and core, while working up to comfortably a great way to get acquainted with other adults
LOCATION: NHS Kitchen riding longer distances on a bike. All abilities in our community. Teams are loosely formed
COST: $50 per person welcome! Price includes individualized functional each week to play against each other for a fun,
threshold testing to maximize your workouts. active sporting experience. Everyone is welcome;
Cooking for One DATE/TIME: Saturdays, 1/15–3/19 (7:30–9:00 am) singles, couples, empty nesters or busy parents
This class will teach individuals how to cook small LOCATION: Northview Fitness Center who need some adult time away.
meals using carry-over ingredients throughout the COST: $190 per person DATE/TIME: Volleyball: Thursdays,
week, with little to no waste. Learn to plan an entire
1/13−3/24 (8:00-10:00 pm)
weeks’ worth of dinners and set up a plan for future
Pickleball: Mondays,
meals. Participants will taste the meals and take
1/17−3/28 (8:00-10:00 pm)
home recipe cards to make them at home.
Soccer/Futsal: Wednesdays,
AGES: Adults 17+ 1/17−3/29 (8:00-10:00 pm)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, 1/13 (6:00–8:00 pm) LOCATION: Highlands Middle School
LOCATION: NHS Kitchen COST: $35 per person/per sport (11 weeks)
COST: $50 per person
nvps.net 9Fit4U: Group Classes YOGA: This Vinyasa-style flow links breath DATE/TIME: Wednesdays 1/12−2/23 (6:30 pm)
with movement to allow you to flow, align and LOCATION: Northview Fitness Center
In partnership with Northview Fitness Center,
connect with your inner self. ALL levels and COST: $70 per 7-week session
we’re offering this 7-week program to help you
bodies are welcome and encouraged to join in
commit to being fit! Each class series meets
weekly on the same day/time to help you move
this healthy practice! Bring your own yoga mat ADULT ART CLASSES
or reserve one of ours ahead of time (first come,
toward a healthier lifestyle. All classes are 45-55 first served). Needle Felted Snow Folk Wreath
minutes in duration and can accommodate
varying ability levels. DATE/TIME: Mondays, 1/10−2/21 (4:15 pm) Make your own snow family using the art medium
Wednesdays, 1/12−2/23 (5:30 pm) called "needle felting." Add them to a fun and
BOOT CAMP: This circuit training boot camp LOCATION: Northview Fitness Center festive wreath that you can display through the
alternates strength training exercises with aerobic COST: $55 per 7-week session winter months. Learn the art of felting and create
cardio activities to give you two workouts in one. two or more snow folk as time allows.
Classes are varied each day and combine intervals
ZUMBA: A total body workout using a fusion AGES: 5th grade−Adult
of cardio drills and muscle conditioning exercises
to provide you with the ultimate circuit workout. of Latin and international music with dance DATE/TIME: Monday, 12/6 (5:30−7:30 pm)
All abilities welcome! movements to create a dynamic, energetic and LOCATION: Crossroads Art Room
fun workout! Zumba combines all elements of COST: $40 per person
DATE/TIME: Tuesdays, 1/11−2/22 (4:15 pm) fitness (cardio, muscle conditioning, balance,
Thursdays, 1/13−2/24 (4:15 pm) flexibility) and your body won’t even realize
LOCATION: Northview Fitness Center what’s happening.
COST: $55 per 7-week session
DATE/TIME: Mondays, 1/10−2/21 (5:45 pm)
HIIT: A 45-minute, high-intensity, interval training LOCATION: Northview Fitness Center
class that incorporates strength in the five planes COST: $55 per 7-week session
of movement to create a stronger core, balance
and strength. All abilities welcome! Fit4U: Cycle Classes
DATE/TIME: Mondays, 1/10−2/21 (5:30 am) RIP AND RIDE: Where indoor group cycling
Wednesdays, 1/12−2/23 (5:30 am) meets strength training. Get your heart rate
LOCATION: Northview Fitness Center pumping with a fun 30-minute cycling class. Stitching with Susan
COST: $55 per 7-week session We’ll finish with 15-20 minutes of “off bike”
Stitching a heart each month will result in
strength training, using free weights and other
handcrafted, seasonal artwork to display year
WATER FIT: Water Fitness (formerly water equipment. All fitness levels welcome.
after year. Beginner to expert stitchers welcome!
aerobics) is an excellent way to tone and DATE/TIME: Tuesdays, 1/11−2/22 (6:00 am) The program will meet monthly for three months
strengthen your body with little to no impact to Thursdays, 1/13−2/24 (6:00 am) and will start a new monthly
your joints. This popular water workout is a blend LOCATION: Northview Fitness Center heart each session.
of cardio and resistance strength training, and
COST: $70 per 7-week session DATE/TIME: Valentine Heart: Thursday, 1/13
may incorporate water resistance equipment.
(3:00−5:00 pm)
DATE/TIME: Mondays, 1/10−2/21 (5:30 pm) CLASSIC CYCLE: This traditional spin class is Shamrock Heart: Thursday, 2/10
Wednesdays, 1/12−2/23 (6:00 am) available for all fitness and cycling levels. You’ll (3:00−5:00 pm)
Thursdays, 1/13−2/24 (5:30 pm) learn how to get the most out of your bike rides by
LOCATION: Northview Fitness Center Spring Heart: Thursday, 3/10
learning techniques of experienced cyclists while (3:00−5:00 pm)
COST: $55 per 7-week session pedaling through a series of imaginary terrains.
LOCATION: Northview High School (Room TBD)
These fun and motivating classes are set to music
COST: $35 per person/per month
to help you “pump up the volume!”
(all materials included)
YOUTH ENRICHMENT
YOUTH ART CLASSES Needle Felted Snow Folk Wreath Screen Printing Basics
Make your own snow family using the art medium Want to learn how to make your own custom
Jewelry Making called "needle felting." Add them to a fun and t-shirts or logos? This two-day workshop will
festive wreath that you can display through the introduce you to the basics of screen printing and
Want to make a special, handmade gift for the
winter months. Learn the art of felting and create its amazing capabilities! Leave with your very own
holiday season? Learn how to make several
two or more snow folk as time allows. custom designed t-shirt, prints and more!
unique jewelry pieces out of polymer clay using a
variety of modeling techniques. Create earrings, DATE/TIME: Monday, 12/6 AGES: 5th−12th grade
studs, pendants and more! 7th−12th grade (2:45−4:00 pm) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, 2/8 & Thursday, 2/10
5th grade−Adult (5:30−7:30 pm) (4:00−5:30 pm)
AGES/DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS:
LOCATION: Crossroads Art Room LOCATION: Highlands Art Room
• 5th-8th grade, Tuesday, 12/7
COST: $40 per person COST: $40 per person
(3:45−5:00 pm), Highlands Art Room
• 5th-8th grade, Thursday, 12/9 Spray Painting 101
(3:45−5:00 pm), Highlands Art Room Get ready to grab some spray paint and unleash
Babysitter Training
• 9th-12th grade, Wednesday, 12/8 (4:00−5:30 your inner street artist! Learn the basics of spray This course will provide students with the
pm), NHS Art Room painting, the ins and outs of working with stencils knowledge and skills needed to safely and
and have the opportunity to create your very responsibly care for infants and children.
• 9th-12th grade, Monday, 12/13
own original piece. Students will earn Red Cross certification upon
(4:00−5:30 pm), NHS Art Room
completion of the course.
COST: $
35 per person (attend both classes AGES: 5th−12th grade
AGES: 10−15 years
for your age group for only $50) DATE/TIME: Thursday, 1/20 (4:00−5:30 pm)
DATE/TIME: Mondays, 1/17 or 3/14
LOCATION: Highlands Art Room
(9:00 am−3:00 pm)
COST: $35 per person
LOCATION: Northview High School
COST: $60 per person
10Vol. XXVI Issue 2 | Fall 2021
Capoeira BRICKS4 KIDZ (K-5TH GRADE) • SPIDER Robot: Saturday 2/12 (10:30 am),
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that CRANIUM CONTRAPTIONS Amped Virtual Reality (2923 28th St.)
blends martial arts, dance and acrobatics into a Build and explore crazy contraptions that really COST: $25 per person (adult is free with child)
fun and unique style. Students will learn Brazilian work your brain. Students will use LEGO® Bricks,
Portuguese, movements, language and music. axels, pulleys, gears and motors to create fun and EXPLORE SPACE USING VIRTUAL REALITY
interactive models. Use the best virtual reality programs to explore
AGES: 5−10 years
space in a fun way! You can relive mankind's journey
DATE/TIME: Thursdays, 1/20−3/17 (6:15–7:00 pm) DATES/TIME: Tuesdays, 1/11−2/1 (4:15−5:30 PM) to the moon (Apollo 11), go for a spacewalk or
LOCATION: Northview High School LOCATION: Northview High School control the arm on the International Space Station.
COST: $65 per person COST: $70 per participant (4 classes per session) AGES: 9 years−Adult
Junior Kickers: Soccer Clinics DATES/TIMES: Saturday, 1/22 (10:30 am) or
WINTER FUN
Saturday, 2/19 (10:30 am)
Northview Junior Kickers partners with the profes- Don’t get left out in the cold! Bring the winter fun
sional coaches at PASS Soccer Club to bring you a indoors with interactive Bricks 4 Kidz® models of LOCATION: Amped Virtual Reality (2923 28th St.)
skills-based indoor soccer program for beginner, some popular winter activities from the hair-raising COST: $18 per participant
intermediate and advanced players. Individual ball thrill of the luge to the more relaxing pace of
skills and small-group games will help every player the horse and sleigh. We’ll build the all-business AVR: BUILD AN ENGINE IN VIRTUAL REALITY
improve their soccer knowledge and skills. snowplow as well as the all-fun snow mobile. Learn about how engines work, and then build
one virtually. This is a great opportunity if you
DATES/TIMES: Fridays, 1/14−2/18 DATES/TIME: Tuesdays, 3/1−3/22 (4:15−5:30 PM) want to work in the automotive business or
• 2016-2017 birth year (5:30−6:30 pm) LOCATION: Northview High School become a mechanic.
• 2014-2015 birth year (6:30−7:30 pm) COST: $70 per participant/per session AGES: 10 years−Adult
• 2012-2013 birth year (7:30−8:30 pm) (4 classes per session) DATES/TIMES: Saturday, 3/5 (10:30 am)
LOCATION: Highlands Gym
TICKET TO RIDE LOCATION: Amped Virtual Reality (2923 28th St.)
COST: $50 per person
Delve into the history and mechanics of favorite COST: $18 per participant
Rhythm Dance amusement park rides in this imaginative unit.
AVR: INTRO TO ELECTRONICS
RHYTHM ROX 1: This class will teach motor skills, Lessons incorporate principles of physics, described
Be INSIDE the MINECRAFT video game and learn
coordination and about the connection between in a way children can understand, such as “G-force”
about basic electronic concepts.
movement and music through basic ballet inertia and momentum, as well as math concepts
AGES: 9−17 years $18 per person
technique. The class will also include fun songs such as “there are 360 degrees in a circle.”
and guidance on focusing in a classroom setting DATES/TIMES: Saturday, 1/29 (10:30 am) or
DATES/TIME: Tuesdays, 4/12−5/3 (4:15−5:30 PM) Saturday, 2/26 (10:30 am)
as students build confidence while having fun.
LOCATION: Northview High School LOCATION: Amped Virtual Reality (2923 28th St.)
RHYTHM ROX 2: This class will introduce COST: $70 per participant/per session COST: $18 per participant
techniques to build strong posture, balance, (4 classes per session)
and rhythm in ballet, jazz, and hip hop, while
STEM AND BRANCH (SABA)
increasing student confidence. The dancer BRICKS4 KIDZ (3RD-5TH GRADE) Like to play outside and explore our natural world?
will work on mastering the basics, increasing
WALKER BOT CLASS: PARTS 1 & 2 Are you a STEAM-thusiast? Join the STEM and
flexibility and having fun.
These bots are on the move! Some walk, some Branch friends as they mix science, technology,
RHYTHM ROX ‘HIP HOP’: This class will introduce tumble and some prepare to hop. Students will engineering and math (STEM) with awesome
Hip Hop techniques, while teaching connection love finding out how their bot will move once outdoor adventures and field games.
to music. It will assist the dancer in learning fluid
they build it. They will then write a program using AGES: 5−14 years
body movement and rhythm all while having fun.
the WeDo 2.0 software to control their walker DATES/TIMES: All programs are offered on “no
DATE/TIME: Session 1: Saturdays, 1/8−2/12 bots. Challenging questions will engage the school” days.
Session 2: Saturdays, 2/19−3/26 programmers in critical thinking to determine • STEMsational Changes in the Forest:
• 9:30−10:15 am: Rhythm Rox 1 for how they can accomplish their goals. Monday, 1/17 (10:00 am−2:00 pm)
Preschool/DK (3−4 years)
DATE/TIME: Part 1*: Tuesdays, 2/15 & 2/22 • Brrrr it's Free-STEM-ing Outside #1:
• 10:30−11:15 am: Rhythm Rox 2 for
(4:15−5:30 pm) Friday, 2/25 (10:00 am−2:00 pm)
Kindergarten (5−6 years)
• 11:30−12:15 pm: Rhythm Rox ‘Hip Part 2*: Tuesdays, 5/17 & 5/24 • Brrrr it's Free-STEM-ing Outside #2:
Hop’ for Elementary (6−9 years) (4:15−5:30 pm) Monday, 2/28 (10:00 am−2:00 pm)
LOCATION: Northview Fitness Room LOCATION: Northview High School • Putting the STEM in Spring!:
COST: $70 per child/per session COST: $36 per participant/per session Monday, 3/14 (10:00 am−2:00 pm)
Price includes 6 classes with a final (2 classes/session) LOCATION: Highlands Middle
class performance & keepsake. *There are two parts to this class so that students COST: $60 per participant (discounts
can build completely different bots. Part 2 can be when registering for multiple dates)
Edible Gifts taken without having participated in Part 1.
Learn to make unique and delicious edible gifts SABA: MAKING A STEM-TASTIC MESS
for the holidays! Together we will measure, mix AMPED VIRTUAL REALITY Learn the importance of slime and other fabulous
and make some yummy treats. Each person will concoctions in the most mess-tastic way! Join
BUILD A ROBOT & TAKE IT HOME! STEM and Branch for two hours of not-so-clean
take home a variety of "giftables" along with Enjoy building your own robot, decorating it and
recipe cards for each selection. fun. This class will be held outdoors, so dress for
playing with it while you learn about how robots the weather and come prepared to get dirty!
AGES: 10−16 years (adult class on 12/9) work! This class is designed for younger children AGES: 5−14 years old
DATE/TIME: Thursday, 12/2 (6:00−8:00 pm) ages 6-9 and would be a great opportunity to
DATES/TIMES:
LOCATION: NHS Kitchen build a robot with a parent or grandparent
• Making a STEM-tastic Mess #1: 12/4
COST: $50 per person (age 5 allowed with adult helper).
Making a STEM-tastic Mess #2: 12/11
AGES: 5−9 years + Adult • Making a STEM-tastic Mess #3: 12/18
Gingerbread House Workshop DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS: All dates: (10:00 am−Noon)
A fun activity for families! See Adult Enrichment • CRAZY Robot: Saturday, 1/15 (10:30 am), LOCATION: Highlands Middle
section for class description, dates, and pricing options. Amped Virtual Reality (2923 28th St.) COST: $30 per student (or $80 for
• CRAZY Robot: Thursday, 2/10 (4:00−5:30 pm), all three dates)
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