Llewellyn TAG Program

A place where Llewellyn TAG families can get information about programs and opportunities for their TAG students.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

After School Classes from Saturday Academy at Llewellyn!

Starting in January, we will be offering After School TAG classes taught by Saturday Academy.  The classes will run on Fridays from 2:15-3:45 for 8 weeks from January 31 - March 21, 2014.  Each class is $145 - payment will be made directly via the Saturday Academy website.  Scholarships are available.

Classes are limited to 12 students, per Saturday Academy's request.  Students will be selected via lottery.  Additional classes will be offered in the Spring session of the Llewellyn After School Program.

Please sign up before Saturday, December 14.  To sign up, send an email to Susan Lattimore at lattimor@ohsu.edu with the following information:

Parent's Name
Child's Name
Child's Grade
Child's Teacher
Student's After School plan following class completion (YMCA, parent pickup, home independently)

Classes offered this Winter at Llewellyn:

Lego Physics Intro:  Students become expert Lego builders as they learn the principles of physics and engineering.  They explore concepts such as balance and symmetry, acceleration and inertia, and shape and strength while constructing their Lego projects.  They build bridges and other devices using gears and motors to add movement.  Students learn how simple machines like levers, pulleys, and gears are used in everyday life and in their Lego Projects.

Dates: January 31-March 21

Times: 2:15 - 3:45 PM

Grades: 2-3

Cost: $145

Cryptography:  Creating secret codes, decoding encrypted messages, and understanding why it is safe to type a password on the Internet are all elements of cryptography: the study of making and breaking codes.  Students will learn all about shift ciphers, the Vigenere cipher, and the Enigma machine.  They will also learn about the history of cryptography from the days of Julius Caesar to World War II.  Advanced problem-solving skills are applied to crack codes and for students to create their own codes.

Dates: January 31-March 21

Times: 2:15 - 3:45 PM

Grades: 4-5

Cost: $145

If you have any questions, please email Susan Lattimore (lattimor@ohsu.edu) for more information.

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