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Pottery Studio: Sea Shell Mosaic Heart

For girls in grades 2-6
Date/Time: Tuesday and Thursday, January 5 and 7, from 3:15-4:30 pm
Instructor: Kristi Duckworth
Cost: $105
ACT Prep Fall

For girls and boys in grades 11-12
Date/Time: Monday-Friday, November 30-December 4; 3:40-5:40 PM
Instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
Cost: Math/English/Reading M-TH: $400
Optional Add-on of Science on Friday
Full Week/All Subjects: $475
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This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
ACT Prep Spring 1

For girls and boys in grades 11-12
Date/Time: Monday-Friday, February 22-26; 3:40-5:40 pm
Instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
Cost: Math/English/Reading M-TH: $400
Optional Add-on of Science on Friday
Full Week/All Subjects: $475
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This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
ACT Prep Spring 2

For girls and boys in grades 11-12
Date/Time: Monday-Friday, April 5-9; 3:40-5:40 PM
Instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
Cost: Math/English/Reading M-TH: $400
Optional Add-on of Science on Friday
Full Week/All Subjects: $475
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This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the test's tendencies and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual tests.
Artist Studio

For girls in grades 2-4
Dates/Time: Thursdays, January 14-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:15 pm
Instructor: Martha Berge (lower school art teacher)
Cost: $260
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In this art adventure, young artists will explore multimedia collage, sculpting with Model Magic®, printmaking, and fiber arts weaving & stitching — all while imagining and creating their own unique art.
Bee Notes Choir

For girls in grades K-1
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 14-April 15 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:00 PM
Concert Rehearsal: April 19
Performance: April 20
Instructor: Heather Short
Cost: $300
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Learn vocal techniques for performances. This class gives students a strong foundation for the proper use of their vocal talent and the basics of choral singing. Space is limited.
Bubble, Fizz, and Pop Science Club - SPARK

For Hutchison girls in PK & JK who are registered for SPARK on Thursdays
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 14-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:30-4:00 PM
Instructor: Madison Hollingsworth (early childhood teacher)
Cost: $210

*Please note that PK and JK can only sign up for one CFE class per day
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Students will discover how exciting science can be through hands-on, age-appropriate experiments and playful exploration. Each week, young scientists will mix, observe, predict, and create as they investigate colorful chemical reactions, fizzy concoctions, bubbles, simple engineering challenges, and other fun STEM activities. This class encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking while helping children build confidence in asking questions and making discoveries.
Cheer and Tumbling

For Hutchison girls in JK
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 14-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 2:30-3:10 pm
Instructor: Morgan Lincoln (DC Dragons Cheer Coach)
Cost: $215

*Please note that PK and JK can only sign up for one CFE class per day
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Cheer and Tumbling class is designed to introduce young children to the fundamentals of cheerleading and basic gymnastics in a fun and engaging environment. In this class, JK girls will learn essential skills such as coordination, balance, and strength through age-appropriate tumbling exercises, jumping techniques, and cheer routines. With a focus on teamwork, creativity, and self-confidence, the program encourages social interaction and helps develop listening skills while fostering a love for movement and fitness.
Cheerleading

For girls in grades K-1
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 14-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:15 PM
Instructor: Coach Morgan Lincoln (DC Dragons Cheer Coach) and Coach Lily Reed
Cost: $260
Creative Dance Hive MS-US

For girls in grades 5-12
Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12-March 30 (no class on 3/9) from 3:30-4:30 pm
Rehearsals: April 9 and April 12 (subject to change)
Performance: April 13
Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) & Leila Marten
Cost: $600
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Middle School Dance Company focuses on modern dance and creative ballet with an emphasis on dance-making and ensemble performance.

For more information, email lkoeppel@hutchisonschool.org.
Creative Dance Hive: 3rd & 4th
For girls in grades 3 and 4
Date/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12-March 30 (no class on 3/9) from 3:00-4:00 PM
- Rehearsals: April 9 and 12
- The Performance: April 13
Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) and Leila Marten
Cost: $600
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Students in Ballet 3 continue to gain strength, agility, grace, and camaraderie in their dance and dance-making.
Hutchison Swim Clinic

For Hutchison girls in grades 3-5
Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - February 25 from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Nuber YMCA
Meets: Thursdays, January 28 and February 25
Coaches: Cheryl Parker (Swim Coaches)
Cost: $300* includes YMCA fees

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Swimmers will practice twice weekly at the Ric Nuber YMCA and participate in two swim meets. Swimmers must be “deep water safe” and be able to get across one length of the pool in any way. They will play fun games, learn the four competitive swim team strokes, practice relays, starts, and turns!
Paper Origami Adventures

For girls in grades 2-5
Date/Time: Thursday, January 14-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:15 pm
Instructor: Kelly Wortham (4th Grade Teacher)
Cost: $260
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Unleash your creativity and turn a simple sheet of paper into incredible works of art! In this fun and engaging hands-on course, students will discover the traditional art of Japanese paper folding (Origami). Each week features new themed creations—from leaping frogs and fluttering butterflies to geometric 3D shapes, modular structures, and decorative keepsakes.
Project Pottery: Gingerbread Houses

For girls in grades 2-5
Date/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 1, 3, 8, and 10 from 3:15-4:30 pm
Instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist & painter)
Cost: $205
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Craft works of art that are beautiful and practical. Hand-build projects from clay or mosaics.
SPARK Fall Holiday Camps

For Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade
Holiday Camps run from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Fall Break: October 5-9
Registration Deadline: September 25
EC/LS Conference Day: October 30
Registration Deadline: October 23
Winter Break Week 1: December 21-23
Registration Deadline: December 11
Winter Break Week 2: December 28-30
Registration Deadline: December 11

**These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration cost. ** You must register for them separately.
SPARK Spring Holiday Camps

For Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade
Holiday Camps run from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

LS Conference Day: January 29 (Kindergarten through 4th grade)
Registration Deadline: January 22
Professional Development Day: February 12
Registration Deadline: February 5
President's Day: February 15
Registration Deadline: February 5
Spring Break: March 8-12
Registration Deadline: February 26
Good Friday: March 26
Registration Deadline: March 19
Easter Monday: March 29
Registration Deadline: March 22

**These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration cost. ** You must register for them separately.
Tech Explorers

For girls in grades 1-4
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 14-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:00 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Stover
Cost: $225

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