NATURE MAKERS *NEW *
Wednesdays CLASS FULL
(contact us to be added to waiting list wesparklearning@yahoo.com)
8:30-9:30am (In-person class at E.I.E.)
TAUGHT BY: Ani Janbazian, Vendor: We Spark Learning
TARGET: Grades 1st-4th
COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters)
DATES:
Semester 1 runs Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2021
MAX CLASS SIZE: 12
COST PER SEMESTER :
$250 for private pay homeschool families.
$275 for iLead, Epic, Aveson, Compass, Heartland, Mission Vista Academy, Blue Ridge Academy, Pacific Coast Academy, Mission Vista Academy, Cabrillo Point Academy, Granite Mountain, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Golden Valley, and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don't see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

CALLING ALL NATURE LOVERS, ANIMAL LOVERS, AND CRAFT LOVERS TO EXPLORE WILDLIFE WITH WONDER AND WHIMSY.

In this brand new class, students examine the growth and life of living things, enhanced by hands-on crafts and creative activities.  Each week, students will learn about an amazing mammal, bird, amphibian. ,fish, reptile, insect, flower, plant or tree on our fascinating planet.  We will touch on the topics of life cycles, habitats, ecosystems, competition, adaptation, and extinction.

A hands-on craft or creative activity will be featured every week,  to expand or reinforce each lesson, and give student "Makers" a completed handmade project to take home.  Upon registration, you will be provided with a simple materials list of some basic school and household supplies that will be needed for class.

REGISTRATION: Beginning May 1, 2021, simply complete the form and payment on the REGISTRATION PAGE of this site.  Charter School students should request a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as the school begins processing for this period, in order to secure enrollment.
Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

MEDIEVAL CLASS TOWN JOURNAL WRITING
Wednesdays - CLASS FULL
(contact us to join waitlist wesparklearning@yahoo.com)
9:45am-10:45pm (In-person class at E.I.E.)
TAUGHT BY: Ani Janbazian, Vendor: We Spark Learning
TARGET: Grades 1st-5th
COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters)
DATES:
Semester 1 runs Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2021
MAX CLASS SIZE: 12
COST PER SEMESTER :
$250 for private pay homeschool families.
$275 for iLead, Epic, Aveson, Compass, Heartland, Mission Vista Academy, Blue Ridge Academy, Pacific Coast Academy, Mission Vista Academy, Cabrillo Point Academy, Granite Mountain, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Golden Valley, and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don't see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

Students become "neighbors" in a crazy Medieval Town they help create, where they will experience many events through the year including festivals, natural disasters, historic events, unbelievable mishaps and some silly celebrations!  As each town event effects the residents, it will serve as the journal prompt for a creative writing assignment for the week.

"Swarms of bees overtook the town, and I..."
"The highlight of the festival was one daring performer who..."
"The wagon unhitched sending us barreling into the..."

Town residents will start by deciding what to name their town and decorating their own home and property. Each student will choose a historic job that will produce weekly earnings. They can use their income to save and upgrade their home, or buy or barter for additions to the property from the marketplace.  Each student will get a chance to be crowned "Royal of the Day" , and Town residents will talk about and compare stories about the events of the week.  Some drawing, crafts, prize games, and other creative expressions will also be incorporated throughout the year to fit our Medieval theme.

While the class will have some mini lessons on writing techniques, literary devices, figurative language, and poetry, our focus is not on the formal fundamentals of writing.  The main goal of this class is to motivate kids to put pen to paper to write with enthusiasm and express their ideas in written form.    Journal writing is done during class time, and journal expectations can be varied to adapt to different learning levels and abilities.

Upon registration, you will be provided with a simple materials list of some basic school and household supplies that will be needed for class.

REGISTRATION: Beginning May 1, 2021, simply complete the form and payment on the REGISTRATION PAGE of this site.  Charter School students should request a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as the school begins processing for this period, in order to secure enrollment.
Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS NINA PASADENA?
Wednesdays CLASS FULL(Online Class on Mondays still enrolling)
11:00-12:00pm (In-person Class at E.I.E.)
(also available Mondays: see ONLINE info page )
TAUGHT BY: Ani Janbazian, Vendor: We Spark Learning
TARGET: Grades 2nd-6th
COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters)
DATES:
Semester 1 runs Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2021
MAX CLASS SIZE: 12
COST PER SEMESTER :
$250 for private pay homeschool families.
$275 for iLead, Epic, Aveson, Compass, Heartland, Mission Vista Academy, Blue Ridge Academy, Pacific Coast Academy, Mission Vista Academy, Cabrillo Point Academy, Granite Mountain, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Golden Valley, and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don't see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

REQUIRED TEXT: National Geographic Ultimate Globetrotting World Atlas.  This affordable text is available for purchase from many online sources, recently seen for $11 new, or as low as $3 used. (see the cover design attached to this description).  

Join the Acme Detective Agency on the hunt for super spy criminal mastermind, Nina Pasadena.  She and her henchmen are stealing treasures, and monuments from around the world.  You and the other Acme Agents will follow the clues leading you through countries of the world, exploring exotic cultures and locations -- all to deduce and track down the identity of the criminals and return the stolen goods.

As Nina and her gang escape to different parts of the globe, you will give chase by solving clues and fact finding using your student world geography book (more info upon registration). Each case will take you to three continents, three countries, and three cities on your hunt for suspects.

You will be given one Agent Special Assignment during the year (aka- a short research paper, and drawing task to work on at home) about a specific country that is a henchman hide-out. You will present your Special Assignment in front of the Acme team (oral presentation).

Will we catch Nina Pasadena in the end?  Join us to find out!  This crime-solving class is sure to be full of mystery and intrigue!

Upon registration, you will be provided with a simple materials list of some basic school supplies that students will need to have on hand.  Students will also need access to a printer at home to print assignments.

REGISTRATION: Beginning May 1, 2021, simply complete the form and payment on the REGISTRATION PAGE of this site.  Charter School students should request a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as the school begins processing for this period, in order to secure enrollment.

Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

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SECRET SOLVERS SOCIETY
Wednesdays CLASS FULL
Email wesparklearning@yahoo.com to be added to Waitlist
12:15-1:15pm (In-person at E.I.E.)
TAUGHT BY: Ani Janbazian, Vendor: We Spark Learning
TARGET: Grades 2nd-6th
COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters)
DATES:
Semester 1 runs Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2021
CLASS SIZE: 12
COST PER SEMESTER :
$250 for private pay homeschool families.
$275 for iLead, Epic, Aveson, Compass, Heartland, Mission Vista Academy, Blue Ridge Academy, Pacific Coast Academy, Mission Vista Academy, Cabrillo Point Academy, Granite Mountain, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Golden Valley, and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don't see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

You are invited to become a savvy problem solver as a member of our distinguished society where we treasure critical thinking  and out-of-the-box ideas.

Your exclusive S.S.S. membership entitles you to solve exciting weekly challenges, that will stretch your brainpower, flex your reasoning, boot your creativity, and harness the power of teamwork!

Your challenges will include:      
        Perplexing Puzzles
        Detective Mysteries
        S.T.E.M. Challenges (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
        Brain Games
        Treasure Hunts
        Escape Room Adventures
        And more!

Your success could grant you a place in the Secret Solvers Society "Brain Hall of Fame".

Upon registration, you will be provided with a simple materials list of some basic school and household supplies that will be needed for class.  Students will also need access to a printer at home to print assignments.

REGISTRATION: Beginning May 1, 2021, simply complete the form and payment on the REGISTRATION PAGE of this site.  Charter School students should request a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as the school begins processing for this period, in order to secure enrollment.
Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com​

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BUILD-A-MICRONATION
Wednesdays CLASS FULL
(contact us to be added to waiting list wesparklearning@yahoo.com)
1:45pm-2:45pm (In-person at E.I.E.)
TAUGHT BY: Ani Janbazian, Vendor: We Spark Learning
TARGET: Grades 3-7
CLASS SIZE: 12
COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters)
DATES:
Semester 1 runs Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2021
​COST PER SEMESTER:
$250 for private pay homeschool families.
$275 for iLead, Epic, Aveson, Compass, Heartland, Mission Vista Academy, Blue Ridge Academy, Pacific Coast Academy, Mission Vista Academy, Cabrillo Point Academy, Granite Mountain, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Golden Valley, and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don't see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

Imagine...
...an underwater nation where residents live in bio-domes, and use candy for money.
...a rock n' roll republic where music starts each day and the president looks like Elvis.
...a kingdom whose citizens wear shades of purple, and travel by unicorn.
...a gamer state where video game scores translate to real money in the bank.

In this class, students can mastermind, invent, develop, and design their very own nation and culture.  Micronations are imaginary countries that have many of the same things as real ones: laws, customs, culture and history - even their own flags, coins, and stamps.

Step by step, using examples from real nations, other micronations, and fictional lands, students will establish a government, create a language and distinctive clothing, initiate unique holidays, print a currency, write a constitution, and so much more.

Dynamic discussions and hands-on activities will explore:
Government
Political Systems
Language
National Symbols
History
Geology & Resources
Physical Geography
Economy
Currency
Citizenship
Infrastructure:
Transportation & Communication
Cultural Identity:
Food, Art, Music, Clothing, Pastimes, Holidays

Upon registration, you will be provided with a simple materials list of some basic school and household supplies that will be needed for class.

REGISTRATION: Beginning May 1, 2021, simply complete the form and payment on the REGISTRATION PAGE of this site.  Charter School students should request a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as the school begins processing for this period, in order to secure enrollment.
Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

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ROCK THE RENAISSANCE *NEW *
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm
TAUGHT BY: Ani Janbazian, Vendor: We Spark Learning
TARGET: Grades 2-6
CLASS SIZE: 12
COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters)
DATES:
Semester 1 runs Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2021
COST PER SEMESTER:
$250 for private pay homeschool families.
$275 for iLead, Epic, Aveson, Compass, Heartland, Mission Vista Academy, Blue Ridge Academy, Pacific Coast Academy, Mission Vista Academy, Cabrillo Point Academy, Granite Mountain, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Golden Valley, and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don't see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

What makes Michelangelo's artwork so impressive?
Why do we still study Shakespeare's plays today?
How did Galileo change how we view the world?

Students dive in with hands-on learning about this period of cultural riches in art, invention, philosopy, literature, science, exploration and music.  Celebrate with experiential activities, crafts, games, and exploration of the human achievements that propelled the world.

The seeds of the Renaissance in Europe from 14th-17th centuries, planted the foundations of our modern world.  There is so much to discover!
Identifying our solar system
Invention of Gutenberg's printing press
Circumnavigation of the earth
Genius of Shakespeare
Perfection of Michelangelo's David
Daring of Luther and Erasmus
Breathtaking advances in science
Marvelous Mathematics
and much more.

REGISTRATION: Beginning May 1, 2021, simply complete the form and payment on the REGISTRATION PAGE of this site.  Charter School students should request a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as the school begins processing for this period, in order to secure enrollment.
Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

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TRUE HISTORY UNKNOWNS OF INDIANA JONES *NEW *
WEDNESDAYS CLASS FULL
(contact us to be added to waiting list wesparklearning@yahoo.com)
4:30pm-5:45pm (In-person class at E.I.E.)
TAUGHT BY: Ani Janbazian, Vendor: We Spark Learning
TARGET: Grades 8 - 12
Class Size:14
COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters)
DATES:
Semester 1 runs Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2021
COST PER SEMESTER :
$295 for private pay homeschool families.
$320 for iLead, Epic, Aveson, Compass, Heartland, Mission Vista Academy, Blue Ridge Academy, Pacific Coast Academy, Mission Vista Academy, Cabrillo Point Academy, Granite Mountain, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Golden Valley, and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don't see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

Students will learn more about the real history, archeology, locations, relics, people, and cultures, that inspired the adventures of Indiana Jones.  We will follow along with Indy through his epic journies, seeking to know more about the people, places and things that cross his path through each of the films in the franchise:

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
TEMPLE OF DOOM
LAST CRUSADE
KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

Each week we will watch a segment of film, discuss a real-life historical element that is featured in the story, weigh the truth or exaggeration of it's portrayal, expand the lesson using relevant maps, terminology, or timelines, and leave with a bonus Quest Challenge for extra knowledge on the subject. 

We will spend 5-6 classes on each film.  Please note, this class is 1 hour and 15 minutes in length, to accommodate the viewing of a approx. 20 minute segments of film during class time. Students will need to access Google Classroom for assignments.
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What are the Crusades?
Who are the Knights Templar?
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
Where is the real city of Petra?
Is there really a Black Market for Antiquities?
What do we know about the Nazca Lines?
Is a Sankara Stone a real relic?
What is the story behind the Crystal Skulls?
Is there a Hanger 51 in Roswell, Nevada?
Who inspired the character of Indiana Jones?

These are just some of the questions this class will answer!

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS
The minimum grade recommendations for this class has been set partially due to Indiana Jones series being rated PG-13.  They depict gun violence, deaths, gross-out scenes with bugs, snakes, and blood, incinerations, and temple torture scenes that can be quite gruesome.  To read more about the content of this film series, I recommend CommonSenseMedia.org for their age-based reviews.  Parent permission slips for viewing will be required of all students taking this class.

TO REGISTER: Beginning May 1, 2021, simply complete the form and payment on the REGISTRATION PAGE of this site.  Charter School students should request a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as the school begins processing for this period, in order to secure enrollment.
Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

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Class Dates for Semester 2:
January 26th through May 4th
(no class 2 weeks for Spring break April 11-22nd)
*May 11th reserved as possible make-up day in case of emergency cancellation