Spring 2012 - Classes and Activities
NEW! CHEMISTRY CLASS - Monday's 3:35 - 5 p.m., room C240. Your child is invited to attend a new and exciting introduction to chemistry class starting today, Monday, April 9 from 3:35 to 5pm. (Sorry for the late notice. It’s ok to join this class one week late.) This middle-school level class is designed as an introduction to the basic principles of chemistry with a heavy dose of hands-on activities. This is a great opportunity to get a leg-up on high school. Class ends on the last Monday of school.
NEW! Baile Folklorico: Mondays and Wednesdays 3:35 to 4:45. Starting 4/18. Auditorium. Every year more students sign up for Baile class than can join. This afterschool class fixes that problem! Ms. Diaz has trained fomer students in the art of baile and they'll be teaching. Come join us.
NEW! Weight Training: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 3:35 to 4:30. Weight Room. This training session is for all you students who want to become better athletes, learn how to lift weights properly, and increase your muscle tone for the summer. Hang out and learn the ins and outs of weight lifting in a relaxed environment. See Luke Lagorin for details.
BolderBoulder Race Club - Wednesdays, 3:45 - 4:45, meet in the Casey Cafe. This coached running club will prepare students to conquer the BolderBoulder 10K race, held this year on Memorial Day, May 28. Racers will meet and work out every Wednesday, beginning March 7, right after school until 4:45 p.m. We'll meet in the Casey cafe. Just show up with running shoes and comfortable running clothes. More information here. Questions? Contact Tara Hawk or Karen Haffnieter.
Morning Reading: Mondays – Fridays, 7:45-8:30am Ms. Singey and Ms. Hawk. Come in, drop in and read. Students will learn to write book reviews and will share their favorite books with the rest of the student body.
Morning Homework Help: Monday- Fridays, 7:45-8:30am Ms. Rivera. A great opportunity for kids new to middle school to get organized and stay caught up on homework and class assignments! Tutoring in Spanish available!
Homework Help: Monday-Thursday 3:30-4:30 Café. Drop-in to get help with homework, class assignment or studying for tests! Tutors and teachers will be available daily. Tutoring in Spanish available!
Entrepreneurs: Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 Ms. Singey. Students will learn “trade secrets” on how to start a successful business. Students will envision a business, make a business plan and come up with marketing strategies. There will also be opportunities to visit and hear from local Boulder businesses. Students will be able to put their skills to work at the school store and the concession stand at home games.
SMART GIRLS LEADERSHIP TRAINING Wednesdays: 8:45-9:45am Ms. Sellergren. Smart Girls is a prevention and enrichment program designed to engage young people in activities that develop their social-emotional skills. A new session begins right after winter break on Wednesday mornings during late start. To learn more and sign up, go here: 
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Art Club: Tuesdays 3:30-4:45pm Ms. Hoverstock. Based on student interest, we will work our way through a variety of mediums and techniques, complete with visits to local studios and with local artists! Only 20 slots available, sign up now!
Bike Club: THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:30 Ms. Powers. Casey Bike Club meets every Thursday to ride, learn new cycling skills and learn basic bike mechanics. Students will also have the chance to race against other middle schools and to attend overnight mountain bike camping trips. Over the winter, we will meet indoors to learn bike mechanics. In the Spring, we focus on mountain biking. Students of all abilities are welcome. You don't even need a bike! We have bikes to lend and students who participate regularly and do not own a bike will be given a bike and helmet after attending 10 Bike Club sessions.
Manga Club: Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm Ms. Pierpont. Come watch anime films and learn more about the culture of japanation. Meet in the library. Movies, discussion, and anime fans!
Cheer Team: Mondays 3:30-5pm. Go Casey Go! Learn cheers, dance moves and have lots of fun supporting the Casey Cubs! Taught by Boulder High School Cheerleaders.
360 Leaders: 1st/3rd Wednesdays of the Month 7:40-8:40 Ms. Wheeler. "360 Leadership" is designed to help develop leadership skills by offering students opportunities to engage in real-life projects that build a stronger Casey community and support a positive school culture. Skills students develop include: mentorship, creative problem-solving, organization, public-speaking, commitment, and teamwork. While this class is designed for Casey360 leaders, all Casey students interested in this opportunity are invited to attend.
Questions? Contact
Leah Taylor or Eric Dutilly
Community Learning Center Liaison
720-561-2750
Leah.taylor@bvsd.org | Eric.dutilly@bvsd.org