HATTERDAYS - an academic alternative to SATURDAYS!

In response to the many requests that have been made throughout the years, we are now in our third year of offering HATS ("Hatterdays") during the school year. We will offer an array of classes on Saturday mornings. We look forward to seeing you! Mark your calendar! Click here for a registration form.

Fall 2008 Program dates:

September 20, October 25, November 15, and December 6

* Please note that on November 15th we will be hosting another Hatterdays Family BBQ after classes.

We are proud to announce a full semester of classes offered for the BERETS (Beginning Enrichment Recognizing Emerging Talents) Program for gifted students in grades K-3.

Classes are held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Stetson University campus in DeLand, FL. Cost is $50 per class ($35 for students receiving free or reduced lunch). After attending one Hatterdays course, the cost is $45 for each class thereafter. Also, if you are registering more than one student, we offer a multiple class/sibling discount of $45 per class. Each class is an intense, hands-on academic experience - and fun! Students may register for one Saturday or multiple Saturdays. Classes vary from month to month and there is no requirement to attend more than one. We also offer a concurrent Parent Session during HATTERDAYS classes so that parents can explore issues regarding their gifted and high achieving students. There is no charge for the parent session. However, registration is required.

Space is limited! Register early!

SEPTEMBER 20th Course Descriptions

BER – 101   PIRATES
Aye matey, do you like adventure and solving mysteries?  Then come and enter  the Magic Tree House with Jack and Annie as they venture back to the days of vicious pirates and secret maps. Will you discover buried treasure or have to walk the plank?
(BERETS  Grades K-3; Instructor: Amanda Cosner)

SEPT – 101  IT’S ELECTRICFYING
You’ll get a “real charge” out of this Hatterday’s program.  Students will be flowing with excitement as they learn about series and parallel circuits, switches, lights, electromagnets, and the flow of electrons.  You’ll be shocked to learn about static electricity with a Van de Graaf Generator!   Join us for a fun filled, action packed day of hands-on activities.
(Grades 4-9;  Instructor: Marty Ingoldsby)

SEPT 102 -  FORENSIC SCIENCE - FINGERPRINTING
They are unique! Did you know that no two fingerprints are alike?  In this class you will acquire knowledge of the history, types and classification of fingerprint patterns.  You will learn how to make your own ten-print card and will be able to identify your prints as well as those of a friend.  We will investigate different methods of visualizing, enhancing, collecting, preserving, identifying, and comparing fingerprints found at a crime scene.   
(Grades 4-9; Instructor: Alicia Parker)

SEPT 103 -  WILD WEATHER
In this class we will learn about weather extremes and the effects of global warming and pollution on our weather.  Hear incredible lightning stories, perform some weather related experiments, paint some pictures and design a Storm Safety brochure as we study all aspects of weather.
(Grades 4-6;  Instructor: Sharon Flesch)

 SEPT-PAR - PARENT SESSION
This month we will be discussing Multiple Intelligences and registration for the Belin-Blank BESTS Student Talent Search.  As usual, we will have plenty of "Lion" coffee brewing and a variety of refreshments.  So please plan to join us!