Fall & Spring Classes
Fall & Spring Classes by Grade Level

Classes for 1st Graders

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  • BEE NOTES: Group Singing

    For girls in grades JK-1
    School-year length course

    date/time:     Tuesdays, 3:30-4:00 pm
    September 21-November 30 and February 8-April 19 
    instructor: Hannah Good Crowley (music teacher)  
    cost:  $350
    Learn vocal techniques for performances. Lessons will include group singing and individual instruction. This class gives students a strong foundation for proper use of their vocal talent and the basics of choral singing. Space is limited to 12 students. Bee Notes will perform at the Hutchison music concerts on December 2, 2021 at 5:30 pm and April 21, 2022 at 5:30 pm. 
    Rehearsals for the December 2 concert will be held November 30, December 1, and December 2 after school. Rehearsals for the April 21 concert will be held April 19, 20, and 21 after school.

  • Book Club

    For girls grades K-2

    date/time:     Tuesdays, 3:15-4:00 pm
    instructors: Renee Grinder (kindergarten teacher) and Heather Fontana (kindergarten teacher)
    cost: $200

    SESSIONS_____________________
    FALL>> September 7-November 16
    SPRING>> January 25-April 5

  • Cheerleading PK-1

    For girls in grades PK-1

    date/time:     Fridays, 3:15-4:00 pm
    instructor: Ashlee Marshall (early childhood assistant teacher & former varsity cheerleader)
    cost: $200 per session

    SESSIONS    ________________________
    FALL >> September 3-November 19 (no class 10/22)
    SPRING >> January 21-April 8 (no class 2/18)
    Learn beginning cheers and teamwork. Build confidence as you prepare to share your school spirit at a Parent Observation Day the end of the last day of class.

  • Creative Ballet K-1

    For girls in grades K-1
    School-year length course

    date/time:     Mondays, 3:00-4:00 pm
    September 13-November 22 & January 24-April 11
    instructors: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher and Director of Hutchison Creative Ballet Center) & Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    cost: $400
    Ballet K-1 will reinforce and expand the ballet experience through classical technique, creativity, and dance-making. Plain pink or black leotard with or without skirt, pink or skin-toned ballet tights or black leggings, and pink or skin-toned ballet shoes are required.

    Ballet students will perform in the dance concert on Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 pm.

  • Group Strings

    For girls and boys in grades JK-2
    School-year length course
     
    date/time: Mondays,
    October 11-December 13 & January 24-April 11
      Level I // 3:15-3:45 pm 
      Level II // 4:00-4:30 pm
    instructor: Kenna Chelsoi (viola/violin musician)
    cost: $375
    Outstanding group classes inspire and encourage both experienced and beginning string players. If you do not own a violin then you will need to rent one from Lane Music, Amro Music, or Circle Music.

  • How Does Your Garden Grow?

    For girls in grades JK-2

    date/time:     Thursdays, 3:15-4:15 pm
    instructor: Heather Fontana (kindergarten teacher)
    cost:  $200

    SESSIONS_____________________
    FALL >>  September 2-November 18 (no class 10/21)
    SPRING >> January 20-April 7 (no class 2/17)
    Spend time outside learning the basics of vegetables, fruit, and flower gardening. What zone do we live in? Where should we plant? How much do we water? Paint and plant a flower pot, make garden markers, build a recycled garden on our new and improved farm and greenhouse, and taste some of the yummy fruits of our labor in this action-packed class.

  • Intramural Sports

    For Hutchison girls in grades K-4

    Hutchison offers an intramural program for Hutchison girls in basketball (K-4), soccer (K-3), lacrosse (3-4) and volleyball (1-3) to provide our girls with opportunities to explore athletics. The main goal of our intramural league is to promote growth and enhance skill development. Because of our commitment to foster growth throughout the program, girls are invited to participate regardless of skill level or experience. 
     
    Basketball Grades K-4 (Postponed)
    date/time:     Mondays and Wednesdays, 
    3:15-4:00 pm Mondays & 2:15-3:00 pm Wednesdays
    August 23, 25, 30, and September 1

    Lacrosse Grades 3-4 
    date/time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:00 pm
    November 30, December 2, 7, 9

    Volleyball Grades 1-3 
    date/time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:00 pm
    January 6, 11, 13, 18

    Soccer Grades K-3 
    date/time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:00 pm
    April 12. 14, 19, and 21

  • Pottery

    For girls and boys in grades 1-4 and 5-8
    School-year length course
     
    date/time: Wednesdays, September 8-November 17 & January 26-April 6
      Grades 1-4 // 2:10-3:00 pm
      Grades 5-8 // 3:00-4:00 pm
    instructors: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist & painter)
    cost: $450, includes supplies
    Develop creative concepts in clay. Learn the techniques of throwing on the wheel, hand building, and combining altered forms.

  • Private Music Lessons

    For girls and boys

    All levels and ages are welcome. Homeschooled and adult students may take lessons on campus during the school day. Private lessons for 30 or 45 minutes in one or more instruments offered.

    An email will go out to everyone once school starts with more information, as well as, dates and times available for lessons.

    Space is limited.

  • Quickstart Tennis

    For girls in JK-1

    date/time:     Wednesdays, 2:30-3:15 pm
    instructor: Jay Horne (tennis coach)
    cost: $180 

    SESSIONS    ____________________________________
    FALL I >> Wednesdays, September 8-October 20 (no class on 10/6)
    FALL II >> Wednesdays, November 3-December 15
    SPRING >> Wednesdays, January 12-February 16
    The Quickstart Academy will use the teaching method of Quickstart tennis, a program aimed at helping kids in junior kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade, learn the game of tennis. Using a smaller court, net, racquet, and larger foam tennis balls, the Quickstart method makes the game of tennis easily accessible to the little ones.

  • Robotics and Coding

    For girls in grades 1-4

    date/time:     Thursdays, 3:15-4:00pm
    instructor: Lucy Wesson (lower school science) and Jennifer Stover (lower school technology integrationist)
    cost: $200

    SESSIONS______________________
    FALL >>     September 2-November 18 (no class 10/21)
    SPRING >> January 20-April 7 (no class 2/17)
    Girls will engage in the coding basics with online and "unplugged" non-computer activities which teach computational thinking, problem solving, and programming concepts. Build simple machines and robotic animals while you learn to attach sensors and motors so the robots can react to their environment. 3-D print your creations in our innovation lab.

  • Taekwondo

    For girls and boys in grades JK-6
    School year-length course

    date/time:     Thursdays, September 2-November 18 (no class 10/21) &  January 20-April 7 (no class 2/17)
     Grades JK-1 // 3:15-3:45 pm
     Grades 2-6 // 3:45-4:30 pm
    instructor: Mallory Ivey (instructor for Midtown Taekwondo)
    cost: $400
    Involve yourself in martial arts to learn discipline and skills that will help you in school and beyond. In the final class, students will test for stripes and belts. No uniform is required; however, you may wear your own uniform or purchase one through Midtown Taekwondo.

  • Theater Workshop

    For girls in grades K-2

    date/time: Fridays, 3:00-3:45 pm
    instructor: Corrine Mestamacher (Hutchison alum and actress)
    cost:  $200

    SESSIONS__________________________
    FALL>> September 3-November 19 (no class 10/22)
    SPRING>> January 21-April 8 (no class 2/18)
    Students will play, discover and get creative. Develop theatre skills in a supportive, collaborative, and imaginative environment. Students will work together as an ensemble to explore and expand their body, voice, and imagination. Learn the basics of theater production and what goes into creating a performance. This class will culminate in a parent observation. Space is limited.

  • Tutoring for 1-4

    For girls in grades 1-4
    instructors: Hutchison teachers
    cost:  $60 per hour
    The family and instructor determine a schedule for on campus, private tutoring after school. For more information, contact akillen@hutchisonschool.org.

  • Yoga

    For girls in grades K-4
    School year-length course

    date/time: Thursdays, 3:30-4:00 pm
    September 2-November 18 (no class 10/21) & January 20-April 7 (no class 2/17)
    instructor: Katy Stanfield (yoga and ballet teacher)
    cost: $400
    There is no time like now to introduce your child to yoga. Through individual poses, games, chants, and songs, yoga gets your child interested in both physical and mental fitness. Beginning a yoga practice at this age could set the tone for a more balanced, grounded, and stress-free future.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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    Amanda Killen 

    Center for Excellence Co-Director
    (901) 507-2460
  • Photo of Brianna Lofton

    Brianna Lofton 

    Center for Excellence Co-Director
    (901) 507-2489

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