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What is a Flex Day Workshop
What is a Flex Day Workshop
Each workshop is designed as a space for students to advance their learning and socio-emotional well being. The choice each student has in terms of workshops develops agency that honors their curiosity and personal needs in a flexible space and time. We believe that learning can transcend the four walls of a classroom or content area, and in so doing, we deepen the 21st century skills necessary for the future we are creating together.
Workshops provide dynamic learning experiences where students can deepen their knowledge, understanding and practice of our Core Values, with opportunities to showcase their development over time.
N. Gutierrez/M.ROJO
7:25 - 8:30 // 8:35 - 9:40
Food Court
N. Gutierrez
10:15 - 11:20 // 11:25 - 12:30
Room 23
M. Miranda/K. Meléndez
7:25 - 8:30 // 8:35 - 9:40
Room 10
M. Miranda/J. Falbo
10:15 - 11:20 // 11:25 - 12:30
Food Court
MS/HS
ELA Teachers
7:25-8:30 // 8:35-9:40
This is a personalized learning workshop where students will engage in the guided reading and individualized instruction to strengthen their skills as readers.
MS/HS
Math Teachers
10:15-11:20 // 11:25-12:30
This is a personalized learning workshop where students will engage in strategic math instruction and individualized activities to strengthen their skills as problem solvers.
MS/HS
C. TORREZ
8:35-9:40
ROOM 24
This is a dedicated space for language learning where students can foster their language skills and get a better understanding of the target language
MS/HS
C. TORREZ
7:25-8:30
ROOM 24
This is a dedicated space for language learning where students can foster their language skills and get a better understanding of the target language
MS/HS
S. ROMAN
8:35 - 9:40 // 10:15-11:20 // 11:25-12:30
ROOM 27
This is a dedicated space for language learning where students can foster their language skills and get a better understanding of the target language
HS
B. LOPEZ
7:25-8:35 // 8:35-9:40 // 10:15-11:20
ROOM 12
AP students who are struggling or need additional support on Flex Wednesdays. The students will be selected/recommended by their AP teachers.
HS
K. MUNDY
7:25-8:35 - K. MUNDY // 8:35-9:40 - K. MUNDY & L. LIPPAY
ROOM 13
Senior students will practice and develop the skill of writing a college application essay. Students will brainstorm, draft, and edit a polished college application essay by the conclusion of the workshop. Together, we will investigate the central questions of application writing, including:
Who am I? As a student? As a writer?
What do I want out of my time in college?
Which of my experiences have most shaped who I am today, and why?
Where have I witnessed my ability to enact change in my community?
HS
R. ZELEDON
11:25-12:30
ROOM 3O
This workshop is designed to assist Senior students with their college application process. During this time, students have access to meaningful information about the general aspects of college applications. They also have a space to ask question, clarify doubts, and work on their own process with the guidance and support from the College Counselor.
MS/HS
MS: T.BLANDON- Room 3 - 7:25-8:30 // 8:35-9:40/ MS: N. RIVAS - Rm 11 - 10:15-11:20 // 11:25-12:30 /
HS: A. TARGA - Room 11 - 10:15-11:20 // 11:25-12:30 / HS: S. DAVILA - Room 2 - 7:25-8:30 // 8:35-9:40 / HS: D. GONZALEZ - Room 1: 7:25-8:30 // 8:35-9:40
In this space, you will have a quiet, supportive environment to ensure your work is complete. This will feature access to teachers and materials to allow for the completion of all of your work.
MS/HS
Math Teachers
7:25-8:30
The Math Lab will be a productive space for students to advocate for themselves and reach out foar support with their coursework and their personal math goals. Students will receive support from their instructors and math honor society mentors to reinforce and consolidate the learning happening in their classrooms.
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think,” -Albert Einstein-
HS
L. LIPPAY
10:15-11:20 AM
ROOM 16
(ROSTER-BASED)
This workshop will be offered all year and will focus on producing a student-led online school newspaper, “Eye of the Tiger”, our monthly print “Stall News”, and the weekly “Paw Prints Radio”. You’ll learn how to write articles (ranging from all topics) that are appropriate for publication in the school newspaper, and how to interview community members. Some will work with seniors on social media such as “Humans of ANS” and “College Wall”. Students interested in technology have opportunities to partner with our Technology Department. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with others, grow as a writer/communicator, and seek leadership roles that you can continue throughout high school.
MS/HS
BY INVITATION ONLY
J.ARCE
HS: 7:25-8:30
MS: 8:35-940
ROOM 18
The Fine Art Studio is a space for students that are passionate about the different Art Techniques and movements, the studio space is where you can experiment with different media and styles, receive constructive feedback from a mentor and enhance those natural skills
MS/ HS
K.CHICA
MS: 7:25 - 8:30
HS: 8:35 - 9:40
Room 32
In this class, you will learn different techniques to create hand-drawn patterns that could be applied to any surface, for example, wallpaper, wrapping paper, upholstery, fabric, stationery, etc. If you enjoy drawing this class is for you.
MS/HS
J. Casco
MS: 10:15 - 11:20
HS: 11:25 - 12:30
Room 34
Explore the world of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Understand the nature and importance of physical evidence in solving crimes, and how to collect and process that evidence. Learn skills and techniques used by crime scene investigators to diagram and photograph crime scenes, dust and lift fingerprints and make analysis on blood spatter.
MS/HS
R. DIAZ
MS: 10:15 - 11:20
HS: 11:25 - 12:30
Room 36
ONLY for students that have not taken this: Workshop in Cycle 1:Students will be presented with complex building challenges where the only thing they can use is edible materials. They will have to use Science and Engineering to understand the chemical and physical properties of the edible materials to solve the building challenges.
MS
L. CASTELLON
8:35 - 9:40
Room 21
Visitaremos y conoceremos diferentes lugares del mundo a través de la plataforma Google Earth.
MS
T. FLORES
10:15 - 11:20 // 11:25 - 12:30
Room 25
El taller sobre microrrelato pretende proporcionar al alumno herramientas, técnicas y estrategias narrativas para construir desde cero historias fantásticas. Tiene como objetivo enseñar al estudiante a escribir sus propios textos buscando la magia, jugando con la forma y visualizando la música detrás de cada relato.
HS
J. SPIRO
7:25-8:30 AM
Band Room
This is an opportunity for students who sing or play an instrument (probably but not limited to guitar, bass, drums or piano) to work on musical projects together. To be able to participate you need to have enough skills on your instrument to play songs.
MS
J. SPIRO
11:25-12:30 PM
BAND ROOM
An introduction to the basic techniques and skills needed to make music on this instrument.
MS
M. CIESLAK
10:15 - 11:20 AM
Room 9
Can games teach history? When playing Settlers of Catan, Pandemic: Fall of Rome, or Tzolkin: Mayan Calendar, students have an active role to play in history. In each of these games, a focus on choice and consequence is an important element of understanding history. So, students work collaboratively or competitively to understand topics in Ancient World History.
HS
M. CIESLAK
11:25-12:30
Room 9
To prepare students to deal with a constantly changing economy, students will: 1) Learn the importance, and have a basic understanding of, planning techniques; 2) Develop and identify analytical skills, by lecture and class discussion to facilitate effective financial decision-making, including informed decisions regarding budgets, investment, etc. Students will engage in interactive activities in which they will learn the basics of money management.
MS/HS
S.KELLEY
7:25-8:30 //10:15-11:20
MAKERSPACE
This is truly a flex day event. In this time you will work alone or in groups to develop a project, work to develop it and ultimately see if you can present it. The projects are things which you haev always wanted to try but didn't have time to do it. In the past studetns have developed games, cookbooks, movie trailers, and songs. My job is to help you achieve your idea.
MS
E. MORALES
10:15-1120
IT LAB 01
This course is ideal for design-thinkers and problem-solvers who would like to know more about simple circuits, motor connections and ways to program them. Be ready to engage in computational thinking and hands-on projects while designing your models.
MS/HS
K. COREA
MS: 7:25-8:30
HS: 8:35-9:40
MS TEACHERS LOUNGE
Here are cooking classes for young people to discover ingredients, new flavors or share a moment of conviviality while learning French! … In small groups, we learn to make several sweet and savory recipes; the children taste their recipes on the spot or they take them home to share with the family. Student must bring their own Ingredients.
MS/HS
C. YUN
7:25-8:30 // 8:35-9:40
ROOM 26
This is a workshop from understanding Chinese culture to participating in how to hold a Chinese celebration. You may be a performer, planner or executive. You may also have the opportunity to participate in the school's Chinese Year celebrations in 2023. You are welcome to join with curiosity, tolerance and courage.
MS
N. RODRIGUEZ
10:15-11:20 AM
IT LAB 02
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6TH GRADE
N. RODRIGUEZ
11:25-12:30
IT LAB 02
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HS
L. CASTELLON
7:25 - 8:30 AM
Room 21
Practicaremos la técnica del debate aprendiendo y poniendo en práctica diferentes estrategias y técnicas importantes.
MS/HS
E. MORALES
7:25-8:30 AM
IT LAB 01
Photography, as a visual art, uses composition techniques that make outstanding products. The students in this workshop will learn to use basic composition techniques in order to improve their photography skills
MS/HS
E. MORALES
8:35-9:40 AM
IT LAB 01
The students in this workshop will explore creating GIFs and short animations using Google Slides. They'll discover the wonderful things that can be done with this basic tool and foster their creativity in the process! (Computers are required.)
MS/ HS
GO GREEN - GREEN CLUB
GREEN CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
10:15-11:20
11:25-12:30
ROOM 28
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We’ll be cleaning out and organizing the school’s recycling storage in hopes of redecorating and creating a greener and cleaner space! (Mandatory for all club members, unless it interferes with grade workshops) This will count as service hours!
MS/HS
R. CHAVARRIA
MS: 7:25 - 8:30
HS: 8:35 - 9:40
MS/HS: 11:25-12:30
C.A.A
Could it be the case that some forms of physical movement serve as portals for emotional and cognitive change? It is worth noting that many people who engage in aerobic exercise—from jogging to swimming—do so with musical accompaniment. On the other hand, dance becomes a means of connecting to broader and deeper emotional experiences—particularly ones associated with positivity and happiness. Zumba is a fusion of vigorous aerobic exercise and Dance. Try it once and you’ll likely be captivated without realizing it!
MS/HS
S. ORTIZ
MS: 10:15 - 11:20 AM
HS: 11:25 - 12:30 PM
BASKETBALL COURTS
Why has CrossFit become so popular recently? As the human physiology and sports science are progressing at ever faster pace, it has been proven that the movements and actions that you perform in your day-to-day life, like squatting, pulling, pushing etc., are so effective because their emphasis is shifted on the elements of load, distance and speed, (instead of the usual number of sets and repetitions), which help participants develop high levels of power in a shorter time. Try it out for at least one month!
MS/HS
B. ABURTO
MS/HS: 7:25 - 8:30
MS/HS: 8:35 - 9:40
HS: 10:15-11:20
MS: 11:25-12:30
Soccer Field #2
In this workshop you will learn how to coordinate your movements, work in groups, be a leader, take important decisions, collaborate, and the most important of all is that you will share time with new friends, meet new people and HAVE A LOT OF FUN!!!
MS/ HS
A. ELLIS
MS:7:25 - 8:30
MS: 8:35 - 9:40
HS: 10:15-11:20
MS/HS: 11:25-12:30
TIGER SQUARE
Invented in the middle ages, by far the most popular mental game of all times, Chess will fascinate you with the simplicity of its rules, and the incredible variety of ways to achieve a victory. The neuroscientists claim that to reach a level of a Chess International Master Player requires the same mental proficiency as to speak 5 different languages fluently! Submerge into a whole different world of mental power; shrewd, creative strategy, and a truly dramatic battle, played wherever you wish, even virtually!
MS/HS
K. ARGUELLO
7:25 - 8:30 // 8:35 - 9:40
P.E Classroom
No doubt, all of you have heard the term “Yoga” which means something huge in its variations, methods and visions. As most of us know, the term "yoga" (Wikipedia) in the Western world often denotes a modern form of hatha yoga and a posture-based physical fitness, stress-relief, and relaxation technique, consisting largely of the asanas (static poses). Put your mind and body to it once and you will be captivated by the experience of freedom from stress and peace of mind, as well as the bodily lightness and energy.
MS
L. ARBEY
10:15-11:20 // 11:25-12:30
SOCCER FIELD #1
Soccer is the world's game and loved by peolple of all ages and backgrounds. For Flex days our program will be based around playing the game and is a chance to get in the fresh air, in a team environment and get your heart pumping!
MS/HS
G. JARQUIN
11:25-12:30 PM
POOL
Water Polo is a fun pool activity in a competitive, team based environment. Learn more. about this sport from techniques and skills to the physical demands of strenuous activity in the water.
MS/HS
J. SACASA/A. CRUZ
11:25-12:30 PM
CAA
Student Led Workshop This workshop is going to be a ping pong workshop where students will be able to not only play this sport, but also we will teach them how to play the sport and will help them to improve their skills as ping pong players.
MS/HS
S. VARGAS
11:25-12:30 PM
CAA
The objective of this workshop is for students to be able to acquire skills such as assertive communication, decision-making, seeing mistakes an opportunity for growth, teamwork, and respect towards others.
MS
A.HORVILLEUR/ M.CIESLAK
7:25 - 8:30 // 8:35 - 9:40
ROOM 31
Student Led Workshop
Stretching, Conditioning, Choreography and Improvisation. Styles Jazz and Hip Hop.
MS/HS
K.MEYER
7:25 - 8:30 AM
DIRECTOR OF LEARNING OFFICE
Language development is fundamental in our Pathways program and our youngest Tigers would love to have someone to chat with each week! As a Talk Partner, you will encourage kids to discuss their learning and help develop rich vocabulary!
MS
K. MEYER
6th & 7th ONLY (Required all day)
7:25-8:30 // 8:35-9:40 AM
10:15 - 11:20 // 11:25 - 12:30 PM
All day
DIRECTOR OF LEARNING OFFICE
Have you heard of Big ? Day in Primary? Design Thinking is taking over and you can be a part of it! Spend some time as a Studio Assistant and work alongside our Primary students as they develop, research and ponder their Big?s. You can learn more about Big ? here. Students earn service hours for this workshop!
MS/HS
K. MEYER
10:15-11:20 AM
DIRECTOR OF LEARNING OFFICE
Do you want to use your leadership, disposition, collaboration, and lots of energy to engage with our young Tigers? This is your chance to be part of their learning experience as a classroom buddy, and Tiger role model for our younger students!
MS/ HS
K. MEYER
8:35 - 9:40 AM
DIRECTOR OF LEARNING OFFICE
Do you want to use your leadership, disposition, collaboration, and lots of energy to engage with our young Tigers? This is your chance to be part of their learning experience as a classroom buddy, and Tiger role model for our younger students!
MS/HS
MATH TEACHERS
7:25 - 8:30 AM
10:15-11:20 // 11:25-12:30 PM
MATH CLASSROOMS
Math Mentors will support students reinforce and consolidate their mathematics learning.
MS/HS - CREATIVELY CLUB MEMBERS ONLY*
ART TEACHERS
7:25 - 8:30 / 8:35-9:40 AM
Support students that are passionate about the differents Art Techniques and movements, the studio-space is where you can experiment with different media and styles, receive constructive feedback from a mentor and enhance those natural skills.
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