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   Chess Beginners          Su 12:50-1:35    N. M. Karakashyan      Chess Beginners, 12:50-1:35 (Level 1)

Prerequisites:
- ability to play chess, knowledge of chess moves for all pieces

Description of program for this semester:
The course is focused on:
- Understanding the notation
- Special moves
- Simple checkmating patterns in 1 and 2 moves (\"battery\", \"last rank\" etc.)
- Types of draws
- Methods of defending against an attack
- The basic principles of opening
- Simple tactical elements (pin, fork/double attack, discovered check, etc.)
- The basic principles of endgame (opposition, \"square\" rule)

- Illustration of all above in short study games.
- Solving chess problems and combinations on each topic studied during the lesson.
- Mandatory practical games between students with each other online and with chess programs followed by an analysis of these games during the next lesson
- Separate homework for each student 
   Math 1      1    11:30-12:30 Su    David Ovetsky      In 1st grade class, children with reinforce their knowledge of arithmetic operations (addition and subtraction) over small numbers (within 20), and later move on to larger numbers up to 100, learning place value concept. They will learn number bonds and do a lot of mental math exercises, compare and order numbers, recognize and describe shapes, group similar objects. We supplement each topic with word problems - one-step and later two-step. We also continue to work with patterns and supplement the curriculum with logic questions and word problems. 
   Math 2 A/B      2-3    Su 9:25-10:25    Mikhail Chernobilsky      Math-2 A/B
Math 2 will cover all material covered by the 2nd grade class in a regular school. The focus will be on understanding the concepts and ability to apply them to solve a variety of problems. Students will receive numerous examples of application of learned concepts and have a chance to practice their knowledge while completing homework assignments. Students will also learn to perform many tasks mentally and employ numerous strategies to make those calculations easier.



Major concepts to be covered are Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, using numbers up to 1,000. Students will get familiarity with units of Length and Weight in both, Metric and English systems. They will also be introduced to concepts of Money, Time, Capacity and Fractions.



Class prerequisite: Please complete the following steps:

Print the following assessment test: Singapore Math 2A
Remove the last page of the assessment (it contains answers key)
Have your child complete the assessment (no time restriction and no assistance)
Send us the results of the assessment 
   Math 3      3    1:00-2:15 Su    Mary Marvin      Math-3 A/B

Math 3 will cover all material covered by the 3rd grade class in a regular school. The focus will be on understanding the concepts and ability to apply them to solve a variety of problems. Students will receive numerous examples of application of learned concepts and have a chance to practice their knowledge while completing homework assignments. Students will also learn to perform many tasks mentally and employ numerous strategies to make those calculations easier.



Students will review their knowledge of the Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division concepts, using numbers up to 10,000. Students will gain more comfort using units of Length, Weight and Capacity in both, Metric and English systems. They will solve various problems, which involve concepts of Money, Time, Graphs and Fractions. The unit closes with introduction to Geometry – Area and Perimeter.



Class prerequisite: Please complete the following steps:

Print the following assessment test: Singapore Math 3A
Remove the last page of the assessment (it contains answers key)
https://www.singaporemath.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pl_PM3A.pdf
Have your child complete the assessment (no time restriction and no assistance)
Send us the results of the assessment 
   Russian C      1-2    Su 11:40-12:40    Liliya Brammer      Who may join the class?
Children from Russian-speaking or bilingual families who completely understand Russian and can
speak Russian with different levels of fluency. The students know the Russian alphabet and can read and write words and short sentences.
Program. The teacher conducts the class in Russian. In rare situations, the English language can be used to clarify the meanings of rarely used words.
The priority of the course is to enhance the students’ abilities to use Russian in simple life situations
and to access Russian cultural heritage, such as books, cartoons, movies, etc.
Lesson plans include all major components of the language instruction, such as speech development,
vocabulary extension, storytelling, learning short poems by heart, reading, and writing, listening to the audio, watching videos, discussing famous cartoons and books, and so on.
The teacher uses various textbooks and learning materials, such as “Ëîìîíîñîâñêàÿ øêîëà”,
“Cîñòàâëÿåì ðàññêàç ïî êàðòèíêàì», etc. 
   Chess 1      3-4    11:45-12:45    Roman Kharchuk       
   Chess 2      1-3    12:55-1:55    Roman Kharchuk       
   Math A      2    10:45-11:45    Roman Kharchuk      Essential Math K-A
Primary math 1A textbook and workbook
Process skills level 1
The students are expected to have the following skills upon enrollment:
Add and subtract fluently within 10 and add and subtract numbers under 40 mentally through the use of number lines. Students should also be able to count up to a 100 forward and backward beginning with any number and a given sequence. In addition, students should be able to compose and decompose given numbers from 11 to 19 into ten ones and other ones.
During the year the 1st grade students will learn the following areas of common core curriculum for math:
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
• Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction within 40.
• Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction
Number and operations in base ten
• Compose and decompose numbers from 11 to 39 into ten ones and other ones
Measurement and Data
• Measure lengths indirectly and by repeating length units.
• Tell and write time
• Represent and interpret data
• Geometry
• Distinguish between defining attributes versus non-defining attributes; build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes
• Compose two-dimensional or three-dimensional shapes to create a composite shape and composite new shape
• Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves and fourths. Kindergarten
Students are expected to have the following skills upon enrollment:
• Know number names and count to 100 by ones
• Count forward from any given number under 20 within the known sequence
• Count objects, as many as 20, say the number names in order while pairing each object with one and only one number name 
   Math B      3    9:20-10:35    Roman Kharchuk      Math B
This is a class for students who have thoroughly mastered addition and subtraction of numbers to 40 using vertical algorithm as well as using mental calculation strategies; know multiplication table up to 5 and related division facts; have basic understanding of fractions; can solve simple word problems including problems which involve multiplication and division.
We will continue on with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, paying special attention to mental calculation as well as developing deep understanding of a place value. We will also learn how to find a number given a sum and a difference of two numbers, how to make a whole with fractions with like denominators. We will learn how to solve problems with money, time and time intervals and other units of time.
The teacher of this class is also going to implement some of the successful lessons from Natasha Rozhkovskaya’s book “Math Circles for Elementary School Students”. These enrichment lessons will help students develop deep feeling and understanding of numbers and include the following concepts and ideas: Square and square numbers, Random Maze, Experiments with triangles and quadrilaterals, Magic wheel and secret codes, Pascal’s triangle and many more fun activities. 
   Russian B      2-3    11:40-12:40    Dr. Larisa Tsvetkova      Speech and communication are priorities of the course.

STUDENTS (8-10 y.old)
Children with a beginning level of understanding, knowing how to write and read in the Russian language

PROGRAM
1. Speech
2. Communication, dialogs, monologs, and conversations
3. Reading topics, analyzing and making conclusions
4. Improving vocabulary
5. Describing pictures
6. Learning poems

MAIN TOPICS
People, family, home, school, friends, cloth, sport, animals, etc.

TEXTBOOK
M. Avery Soroka \"Russian for kids\" 
   3D_Modelling_Printing Galina Bun      5-7    12:15 - 1:15    n/a    SHSAT Prep for the 2021 Exam, this course lasts over a year. It is for 8th graders and it was launched on October 31st 2020. The curriculum includes complete topics coverage as well as systematic SHSAT preparation.
The primary goal of the course is to make sure that students have academic knowledge of Math and ELA skills needed to succeed on the exam. Students will both study the curriculum knowledge necessary to succeed on the exam. Still, they will also study and practice critical test-taking strategies that have been proven to increase children\'s scores.
The course also provides (abbreviated) practice exams periodically (5 in total) to assess your child\'s performance and growth. The course also provides a brief introduction to the schools that are available to get into as well as educates students on how the SHSAT scoring works and personally customized ideas on what are the best ways to improve your overall score. It begins on October 31st. The course includes:
• Vital practice questions that cover all tested material
• Proven score-raising strategies with an emphasis on improving math and verbal skills
• 25 important math subjects/concepts covered on the exam
• Practice Reading Comprehension passages (non-fiction, literary, and poetry).
• Full-length practice tests and the most up-to-date information about the test


SHSAT Prep for the 2021 Exam, this course lasts over a year. It is for 8th graders and it was launched on October 31st 2020. The curriculum includes complete topics coverage as well as systematic SHSAT preparation.
The primary goal of the course is to make sure that students have academic knowledge of Math and ELA skills needed to succeed on the exam. Students will both study the curriculum knowledge necessary to succeed on the exam. Still, they will also study and practice critical test-taking strategies that have been proven to increase children\'s scores.
The course also provides (abbreviated) practice exams periodically (5 in total) to assess your child\'s performance and growth. The course also provides a brief introduction to the schools that are available to get into as well as educates students on how the SHSAT scoring works and personally customized ideas on what are the best ways to improve your overall score. It begins on October 31st. The course includes:
• Vital practice questions that cover all tested material
• Proven score-raising strategies with an emphasis on improving math and verbal skills
• 25 important math subjects/concepts covered on the exam
• Practice Reading Comprehension passages (non-fiction, literary, and poetry).
• Full-length practice tests and the most up-to-date information about the test


SHSAT Prep for the 2021 Exam, this course lasts over a year. It is for 8th graders and it was launched on October 31st 2020. The curriculum includes complete topics coverage as well as systematic SHSAT preparation.
The primary goal of the course is to make sure that students have academic knowledge of Math and ELA skills needed to succeed on the exam. Students will both study the curriculum knowledge necessary to succeed on the exam. Still, they will also study and practice critical test-taking strategies that have been proven to increase children\'s scores.
The course also provides (abbreviated) practice exams periodically (5 in total) to assess your child\'s performance and growth. The course also provides a brief introduction to the schools that are available to get into as well as educates students on how the SHSAT scoring works and personally customized ideas on what are the best ways to improve your overall score. It begins on October 31st. The course includes:
• Vital practice questions that cover all tested material
• Proven score-raising strategies with an emphasis on improving math and verbal skills
• 25 important math subjects/concepts covered on the exam
• Practice Reading Comprehension passages (non-fiction, literary, and poetry).
• Full-length practice tests and the most up-to-date information about the test 
   Architecture4Kids 1      1-3    9:50 - 10:35    Greg Gurevich      Spring\'20

This STEM-oriented class introduces students to the basics of architecture and engineering. We will integrate art, math, science, and history to create both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional solutions to various problems. Students will learn basic architectural drafting and model-making. Some materials that will be used include wood, legos, modeling clay, string, craft sticks, among others. Some examples of projects include a tee-pee, pyramid, truss bridge, and designing your own imaginary house. 
   Art 1      ê-1    9:50 - 10:35    Alina Obeeva      Spring\'20

The main premise of this class rests upon the idea that drawing is a technical skill and as such can be acquired and perfected by anyone at any age and regardless of perceived abilities.

This semester we will learn the “drawing alphabet” and will get really good at recognizing that the Five Elements of Drawing (a dot, a circle, a line, a curve, and an angle) are all around us. We will learn how to plan our work, how to concentrate, and how to take our time with our work. We will also talk about perfection and how as far as art is concerned there is no such thing as mistakes. There are, however, steps that can be taken to alter or add to those parts of our drawings that do not make us happy. This will help us talk about the way our creative process makes us feel and how to get the most out of those feelings.

We will draw from graphics and still life. We will use pencils, markers, oil pastels and crayon pastels as mediums to see how each differs from the rest and how certain mediums are more desirable for expressing our creative impulses. There will be an occasional homework assignment which will be emailed ahead of time. Enjoy the class! 
   Art 2      2-4    10:40 - 11:25    Alina Obeeva      Spring\'20

If your child likes to draw, and you would like to develop his/her creative potential, come to this Art studio. Classes in drawing contribute to the development of excellent motor skills, imagination, perseverance, accuracy, ability to bring work to an end.

We will learn:

1. Figure and Painting: pencil, pastel, colored pencils, charcoal, markers, gouache, watercolor
composition, color
light and shadow, perspective
plot works, sketches
still life
landscapes
drawing plants, animals, people
2. Tie from the chenille wire
3. Molding from polymer clay, plasticine, and salted dough
4. Quilling, application, and collage 
   Art 3      1-2    12:20 -- 1:05    Alina Obeeva      Spring\'20 
   Chess A      mixed    9:50 - 10:35    Scott Chaiet      Spring\'20

Chess has been played for thousands of years and is a great way to develop concentration skills.In the beginners class we will study the basics of chess.We will learn the rules. Basic checkmates and tactics will be studied. Opening ideas will be discussed. Lots of practice games will reinforce the principles.We will learn notation so that the students will be ready to start playing in chess tournaments. 
   Chess E      mixed    1:10 - 1:55    Scott Chaiet      Spring\'20

This​ ​intermediate class will review all the principles of classical chess. Hypermodern chess ideas will be looked at. The interaction of strategy and tactics will be considered as this will take the student to the next level. The student will have to bring in their games, and they will be reviewed. This area is most important to analyze their own games critically. 
   Geography/History in Russian      2-4    10:40 -- 11:25    Antonina Lifshits      Spring\'20



In the fall we’ll start learning about various countries around the world, their
geography, people, cultures, myths and history. There were will be plenty of interesting
stories to read and listen to, art to look at, and facts to learn. 
   Math 1B Std      1-2    12:30 - 1:15    Marina Izrailova      Spring\'20


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Primary Math Textbook 1B Std 
   Math 1B-1 Std      k-1    9.00 - 9:45    Marina Izrailova      Spring\'20

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Primary Mathematics Textbook 1B STD 
   Math 2B Std      2-3    9:00 - 9:45    Valentina Bardakov      Spring\'20






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   Math 2B-1 Std      2-3    10:40 - 11:25    Marina Izrailova      Spring\'20

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   Math 2B-2 Std      1-2    12:20- 1:05    Edward Moubarak      Spring\'20


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   Math 3A Std      3    11:30- 12:15    Marina Izrailova      Spring\'20

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   Russian 1      k    9:50 - 10:35    Antonina Lifshits      Spring\'20

Russian 1

The pre-requisite for this class is knowledge of alphabet and ability to read syllables
and three-letter words. It will focus on reading technique, reading comprehension and
speech development. We’ll begin from reading short words and continue on to reading
and writing short sentences. We will learn poems, songs, and play games. 
   Russian 2      1-2    9:00 - 9:45    Nadezhda Zhavoronkina      Spring\'20

In this class​ we will do a lot of reading mainly assigned as homework. In the class, we will discuss what was read at home and work on vocabulary, cultural awareness, and communication strategies.

We continue to study​ ​word-formation​, parts of speech, spelling, and​ ​noun declension. A lot of attention will be paid to grammatical and lexical skills, building up a feel for the language and increasing motivation to use it. Writing skills will be developed through various types of dictations.

Reading includes fragments of I. Krylov, S. Marshak, V. Garshin, A. Usachev, V. Oseeva, A. Kuprin, Charles Perrot,​ ​Grimms Brothers, H. Ch. Andersen. 
   Russian 3/4-1      3-4    11:30-12:15    Nadezhda Zhavoronkina      Spring\'20

This course designed for 8-9 years old children, who were exposed to the Russian Language in their families, but do not speak Russian fluently. It includes reviewing Russian pronunciation and intonation, a systematic review of grammar, increasing vocabulary, and developing fluency in different conversational situations, which will further improve the four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking with an emphasis on communicative competence.


We will concentrate on developing cursory reading skills and building interest in reading.
Students will be assigned appropriate homework, which includes reading short stories, writing, answering questions, learning basic rules, doing simple grammar exercises, listening recorded fairy tales and memorizing pieces of poetry. We also, use of various types of authentic and culturally significant materials, such as proverbs, sayings, tongue-twisters, riddles, and poems. 
   Russian 8      1-4    12:45 -- 1:45    Antonina Lifshits      Spring\'20

Our Russian Drama class is on of the SchoolPlus\'s most exciting and well-nurtured projects. It gives children an opportunity to play, to perform, to learn some classical Russian texts by heart and to practice in spoken Russian.

It is also a big art project, where all children participate in designing costumes, backdrops and other pieces of theatrical scenery.

The teachers come up with some ideas but it is the children who decide in the end which of the suggested ideas they would like to implement. While learning to work together children get to know each other better than in many other classes, and they are always proud to be a part of this team and to be on stage together. Although the work can sometimes be tedious, the result is always original and remarkable, and it is one of the things we hope they will remember as a part of their Russian educational experience. 
   Science 1 New      1-2    1:10 - 1:55    Valentina Bardakov      Spring\'20

This course is designed to encourage students to explore the natural world. It opens the door to the challenging world of scientific discovery and introduces young learners to scientific concepts.

Students will be provided an overview of many different types and aspects of science. The course
includes science units; life science, earth, and physical science.
Through this course students will study:

Plants and Animals
Weather
Matter
Earth
Motion and Forces

The course will have exciting hands-on activities, experiments, and field trip. With the support of
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill resources; Interactive Textbook, Reading and Writing in Science, and Activity
Lab Book, students will develop content and conceptual knowledge across a number of scientific topics.
Students will have great opportunity to participate in the United States Crystal Growing Competition. 
   Science 3      3-4    9:50 - 10:35    Valentina Bardakov      Spring\'20

This science course is designed to encourage students’ natural curiosity, foster their critical thinking skills, and inspire investigation. Students will be introduced to the nature of science. The course includes an introduction to the physics, astronomy and earth science. Students will be encouraged to explore the
relationship between science and everyday life.

Course Content:

Environments
Rocks and Minerals
Our Solar System
Matter
Energy
Light

The course will have exciting hands-on activities, experiments, and field trip. With the support of
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill resources; Interactive Textbook, Reading and Writing in Science, and Activity
Lab Book students will develop content and conceptual knowledge across a number of scientific topics.
Students will have great opportunity to participate in the United States Crystal Growing Competition. 
   MetMuseum I Saturday      K-2    4:00-5:10    Antonina Lifshits       
   MetMuseum III Sun      K-2    1:00pm    Antonina Lifshits       
   Math 1B      1    Wed 3:45 - 4:30    Eugene Skrypkin      Singapore Math
Primary Math Textbook
Primary Math Workbook
Primary Math Intensive Practice 
   Math 2      2    Mon 5:20 - 6:05    Dianela Firpo      Flow of the Math Classes

Review of homework (10 minutes)
Teach new content (30 minutes). This includes:

A. Teach Content (Textbook)
B. Modeling (Workbook)
C. Guided Practice (Workbook)
D. Independent Practice (Workbook)
E. Application of skills in a higher
level (Intensive Practice 10 min.)
Two questions from previous New York State Assessments (Practice -- 10 min.)
Copy homework - 10 minutes 
   Math 3A      3    Mon 4:30-5:15    Dianela Firpo      Primary Math Textbook
Primary Math Workbook
Primary Math Intensive Practice 
   Math Math 2      2    11:20-12:20    Dr. Grigory Portnov      Classes will concentrate on:
Getting to know the world around us. Development of visual and logical thinking. Development of attention and visual memory. Development of imagination
SchoolPlus Wayne offers a math and early logic enrichment class that combines Singapore Math as fundamental concepts to help a child to understand math meaningfully. Gaining a full understanding of a math concept is based on the use of the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach that help a child to feel confident and enjoy math.

The topics in 1A: Counting and Ordinal Numbers from 0-20
Number Bonds and Making Number Stories
Addition and Subtraction with pictorial stories
Shapes, Length, and Weight
The topics in 1B:
Adding Three Numbers
Subtraction. Finding The Missing Numbers
Numbers to 100
Picture Graphs
Introduction in Multiplication and Division
Time and Money
Multiplication and Division by 2 and 3

The revision exercises are provided for cumulative
review of concepts and skills

Fun is a crucial element in the learning experience and your child will experience fun through problem solving and logic games. Color pictures included in all topics

Our program includes challenging, grade-appropriate activities to improve students’ mathematical skills.
The skills are presented in fun and interesting formats to make math enjoyable 
   Math Math 3      3    16:30 - 17:30    Dr. Grigory Portnov      We explore the range of using of Mathematics in real life. We continue using Singapore Primary Mathematics Package for 3 and 4 grades. Topics that are additionally presented for this age level, such as , Set, Logic and Reasoning, and Probability, Express Methods of Computing, Different Numerical System, etc.
The topics for 2nd grade in Fall semester:
Numbers to 1000
Addition and Subtractions Without Renaming and with Renaming
Length and Weight in Metric and English Systems
Multiplication and Division by 2 and 3

Topics included for 3th grade in Fall semester:
Four Basic operations with numbers up to 10000
Long and short division. Lattice Multiplication
Two-steps word problems
Speed Math Strategies
Money
Two-steps word problems

The topics for 2nd grade in Spring semester:
Finding Missing Number
Mental Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division by 4, 5, 10
Addition and Subtraction Money
Introduction into Fractions
Capacity
Flat and Curved Faces
Making Shapes, Area

Topics included for 3th grade in Spring semester
Mental Calculation
Length, Weight, Capacity
Bar Graphs
Equivalent Fractions

Each lesson in this program includes a rigorous arithmetic lesson. Many basic and challenging problems are given in each lesson, to strengthen the understanding of Arithmetic, and to reinforce the school curriculum. Fun and Games formats and computers are used 
   Math Math-1      1    10:10-11:10    Dr. Grigory Portnov       
   Art 1      k-2    Sun 10:30-11:30    Dr. Larisa Tsvetkova      I am positive that each student has creative abilities and can be introduced to the artistic world.
Like in any discipline it just takes time and patience.
In our Art class we use pencils and markers, pastel and charcoal, watercolor and acrylic paint.
We use the Ipod as well to teach how to draw step-by-step.
We learn the important art definitions and styles, study how to draw animals and plants, transportation and people.
We create different types of artworks: still life, portrait and landscape.
Art History is a very important part of our Art class. We study World Art History as well as Russian Art History.
If you child likes to express his feelings he/she can enjoy taking Art class and have fun in a very educational and interesting process! 
   Art 2NB      k    Sun 11:45-12:45    Dr. Larisa Tsvetkova      I am positive that each student has creative abilities and can be introduced to the artistic world.
Like in any discipline it just takes time and patience.
In our Art class we use pencils and markers, pastel and charcoal, watercolor and acrylic paint.
We use the Ipod as well to teach how to draw step-by-step.
We learn the important art definitions and styles, study how to draw animals and plants, transportation and people.
We create different types of artworks: still life, portrait and landscape.
Art History is a very important part of our Art class. We study World Art History as well as Russian Art History.
If you child likes to express his feelings he/she can enjoy taking Art class and have fun in a very educational and interesting process! 
   Chess 1      k-1    Sat 11:45-12:45    Roman Kharchuk       
   Chess 2 Sat          Sat 12:55-1:55    Roman Kharchuk       
   Chess Beginners          Sun 12:50-1:35    N. M. Karakashyan      Chess Beginners, 12:50-1:35 (Level 1)

Prerequisites:
- ability to play chess, knowledge of chess moves for all pieces

Description of program for this semester:
The course is focused on:
- Understanding the notation
- Special moves
- Simple checkmating patterns in 1 and 2 moves (\"battery\", \"last rank\" etc.)
- Types of draws
- Methods of defending against an attack
- The basic principles of opening
- Simple tactical elements (pin, fork/double attack, discovered check, etc.)
- The basic principles of endgame (opposition, \"square\" rule)

- Illustration of all above in short study games.
- Solving chess problems and combinations on each topic studied during the lesson.
- Mandatory practical games between students with each other online and with chess programs followed by an analysis of these games during the next lesson
- Separate homework for each student 
   Math 1      1    Su 11:30-12:30    David Ovetsky      In 1st grade class, children with reinforce their knowledge of arithmetic operations (addition and subtraction) over small numbers (within 20), and later move on to larger numbers up to 100, learning place value concept. They will learn number bonds and do a lot of mental math exercises, compare and order numbers, recognize and describe shapes, group similar objects. We supplement each topic with word problems - one-step and later two-step. We also continue to work with patterns and supplement the curriculum with logic questions and word problems. 
   Math 2 A/B      2-3    Su 11:40-12:40    Mikhail Chernobilsky      Math-2 A/B
Math 2 will cover all material covered by the 2nd grade class in a regular school. The focus will be on understanding the concepts and ability to apply them to solve a variety of problems. Students will receive numerous examples of application of learned concepts and have a chance to practice their knowledge while completing homework assignments. Students will also learn to perform many tasks mentally and employ numerous strategies to make those calculations easier.



Major concepts to be covered are Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, using numbers up to 1,000. Students will get familiarity with units of Length and Weight in both, Metric and English systems. They will also be introduced to concepts of Money, Time, Capacity and Fractions.



Class prerequisite: Please complete the following steps:

Print the following assessment test: Singapore Math 2A
Remove the last page of the assessment (it contains answers key)
Have your child complete the assessment (no time restriction and no assistance)
Send us the results of the assessment 
   Math 3      3-4    Su 12:50-2:05    Mikhail Chernobilsky      Math-3 A/B

Math 3 will cover all material covered by the 3rd grade class in a regular school. The focus will be on understanding the concepts and ability to apply them to solve a variety of problems. Students will receive numerous examples of application of learned concepts and have a chance to practice their knowledge while completing homework assignments. Students will also learn to perform many tasks mentally and employ numerous strategies to make those calculations easier.



Students will review their knowledge of the Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division concepts, using numbers up to 10,000. Students will gain more comfort using units of Length, Weight and Capacity in both, Metric and English systems. They will solve various problems, which involve concepts of Money, Time, Graphs and Fractions. The unit closes with introduction to Geometry – Area and Perimeter.



Class prerequisite: Please complete the following steps:

Print the following assessment test: Singapore Math 3A
Remove the last page of the assessment (it contains answers key)
https://www.singaporemath.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pl_PM3A.pdf
Have your child complete the assessment (no time restriction and no assistance)
Send us the results of the assessment 
   Math B      B    Sa 9:30-10:30    Roman Kharchuk      Math B
This is a class for students who have thoroughly mastered addition and subtraction of numbers to 40 using vertical algorithm as well as using mental calculation strategies; know multiplication table up to 5 and related division facts; have basic understanding of fractions; can solve simple word problems including problems which involve multiplication and division.
We will continue on with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, paying special attention to mental calculation as well as developing deep understanding of a place value. We will also learn how to find a number given a sum and a difference of two numbers, how to make a whole with fractions with like denominators. We will learn how to solve problems with money, time and time intervals and other units of time.
The teacher of this class is also going to implement some of the successful lessons from Natasha Rozhkovskaya’s book “Math Circles for Elementary School Students”. These enrichment lessons will help students develop deep feeling and understanding of numbers and include the following concepts and ideas: Square and square numbers, Random Maze, Experiments with triangles and quadrilaterals, Magic wheel and secret codes, Pascal’s triangle and many more fun activities. 
   Math C      C    Sa 10:20-11:35    Zoya Koza.      This is a class for students who have mastered addition and subtraction of numbers to 100 using mental calculation strategies as well as vertical algorithm. In addition, students are expected to have mastered the multiplication facts and related to them division facts up to 10 x10. We will continue on with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, paying special attention to mental calculation as well as using place value concept (vertical algorithm) for numbers up to 1000.

Students will learn rules for mental (partial) multiplication and division. Students will also learn how to compare fractions by drawing ad dividing bars, circles and other shapes and defining them on the number line. Students will be introduced to several strategies for solving multi-step word problems such as model approach, guess and check, restate and replace strategy and supposition method. Students will compute the perimeters and areas of regular and composite shapes in various measurement units and define various shapes and angles. In addition, the teacher of this class is going to implement some challenging problems from various Math Olympiad level sources. These enrichment lessons will help students develop deep feeling and understanding of numbers. 
   Math VC Math 3          Mon 6:00-7:00    Mary Marvin       
   Russian B      k-1    Su 9:25-10:25    Liliya Brammer      Who may join the class? Children from Russian-speaking or bilingual families who completely understand Russian and can
speak Russian with different levels of fluency. The students know the Russian alphabet and can read and write short words and simple sentences.
PROGRAM
The teacher conducts the class in Russian. In rare situations, the English language can be used
to clarify the meanings of rarely used words.
The priority of the course is to enhance the students’ abilities to use Russian in simple life situations
and to access Russian cultural heritage, such as books, cartoons, movies, etc.
Lesson plans include all major components of the language instruction, such as speech development,
vocabulary extension, storytelling, learning short poems by heart, reading, and writing, listening to the audio, watching videos, discussing famous cartoons and books, and so on.
The teacher uses various textbooks and learning materials, such as “Ëîìîíîñîâñêàÿ øêîëà”,
«×èòàåì ñëîâà è ïðåäëîæåíèÿ», « Ðàçâèâàåì ðå÷ü», etc. 
   Russian Begginers      k-3    Sa 9:20-10:35    Dr. Larisa Tsvetkova      Speech and communication are priorities of the course.

STUDENTS (5-7 y.old)
Children with different levels of speaking and understanding of the Russian language.

PROGRAM
1. Speech development
2. Communication and creating simple conversations
3. Russian Alphabet
4. Reading and writing
5. Hearing, analyzing

MAIN TOPICS
People, food, family, school, cloth, sport, friends, home, animals, etc.

TEXTBOOK
M. Avery Soroka \"Russian for kids\" 
   Russian C Sa      3-4    Sa 11:40-12:40    Dr. Larisa Tsvetkova      Speech and communication are priorities of the course.

STUDENTS (8-10 y.old)
Children with a beginning level of understanding, knowing how to write and read in the Russian language

PROGRAM
1. Speech
2. Communication, dialogs, monologs, and conversations
3. Reading topics, analyzing and making conclusions
4. Improving vocabulary
5. Describing pictures
6. Learning poems

MAIN TOPICS
People, family, home, school, friends, cloth, sport, animals, etc.

TEXTBOOK
M. Avery Soroka \"Russian for kids\" 
   Russian C Su      1-2    SuN11:40-12:40    Liliya Brammer      Who may join the class?
Children from Russian-speaking or bilingual families who completely understand Russian and can
speak Russian with different levels of fluency. The students know the Russian alphabet and can read and write words and short sentences.
Program. The teacher conducts the class in Russian. In rare situations, the English language can be used to clarify the meanings of rarely used words.
The priority of the course is to enhance the students’ abilities to use Russian in simple life situations
and to access Russian cultural heritage, such as books, cartoons, movies, etc.
Lesson plans include all major components of the language instruction, such as speech development,
vocabulary extension, storytelling, learning short poems by heart, reading, and writing, listening to the audio, watching videos, discussing famous cartoons and books, and so on.
The teacher uses various textbooks and learning materials, such as “Ëîìîíîñîâñêàÿ øêîëà”,
“Cîñòàâëÿåì ðàññêàç ïî êàðòèíêàì», etc.