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Phoenix Back To School SectionTeachers Play KidsStudents are not the only ones preparing to resume their education whenschools start in Septem ber. Scienceteachers from District 13 schools, took abreak from their sum m er vacation lastweek to return to the classroom and participate in a two-day workshop to learnsome of the latest techniques inteaching science through a hands-onprocess. Here teachers simulate anddramatize the travel of electricity fromits energy source all the way to the icecube in the refrigerator. After theworkshop, teachers were so pleasedwith the techniques that they agreed tohold yet another workshop for teacherswho missed the first one. Director ofelementary curriculum and instructionMarilyn Lawrence pointed out at theworkshop that the alternative approachto teaching science would make thesubject more accessible to students.%u2014 L.K.Fitness Classes Ready For Action At The YWRegistraton is now underway for the Brooklyn YWCA%u2019s fall schedule of fitness classes, which begin on September 8.The fall schedule for adults starts with a variety of aerobics classes. The newest one, Beginners Exercise, is an ideal class for those who are overweight, says Julia Bryant of the YW. A repeat course is the Lunch-Time aerobics class which is popular with members who work in the downtown area, die says.Swimmers and those who want to learn to swim will be interested in the YW%u2019s variety of swimming classes and the extendedPresident Speaks UpContinued from Page 14wants to insure that parents and students%u201cget what they deserve.%u201d%u201cThere are improvements that can be made. In the district things may have not always been done by the best plan, but they were always done with the bottom line of working for the kids,%u201d she says.Her new blood to the board will complement the experience of the other board members, she believes. %u201cAll of us have strengths and it makes for a very good composition,%u201d she says. Of her own strengths she says: %u201cI am willing to learn ar.d I%u2019m not net or. any particular meld. ! have a very good sense of people and work well with people, and I have new ideas that I think will work well with what has been done already. From my different experiences, I have a lot of ideas I can share.%u201dschedule for lap swims including lunch-time dips. For busy women who want to learn to become strong without having to lift weights the YW has %u201cQuick And Easy Karate.%u201d A multi-leveled tennis instruction is offered plus a Sunday Tennis Club. The %u201cAquatics For Arthritics%u201d will also return this season. It is an exercise class especially aimed to arthritics and is certified by the Arthritis Foundation. Also for seniors is the Senior Shape-Up and Swim course; this class features exercises to music of the 1930%u2019s and 40%u2019s in and out of the water.For children, the YW presents swimming classes for all levels of ability including a Tadpole swimming class, instruction and pool games for 5-6 years olds. A swim team is a new addition to the children%u2019s aquatics program.For children who want to dance, the YW has various levels of ballet and modem dance and even a %u201ccreative rhythms%u201d class which features graceful movements with hoops and ropes. Two new classes this season: Double Dutch jump rope and baton twirling. This season the Brooklyn YWCA will also again sponsor the award-winning Girl%u2019s Gymnastic Team and all of the ground work courses it requires to join.For a family that wants to play together, Sundays will be family recreational time, with swimming, basketball and volleyball. %u201cTeen Time!%u201d is a program that offers a Friday night out with the kids for a pick-up game of basketball, a workout in the weight room or maybe a few quick laps in the pool.For days and times of classes, call the YWCA%u2019s information operator at 797-2726.Theworid%u2019sbest SAT prepcompanygoes on the road.itsalmostSAT time Nervous7 | [)ont be Because SHK, the acclaimed test prep company is now offering limited class-size engagements right here in town Bnnging you the SAT preparation you couldnt get beforeKaplans SAT prep course has helped over 100.000 students for I nearly 40 years. In fact, after taking| Kaplan, thousands of students increase their SAT scores ISO. 200, | 250 points or moreInterested7 Call the hotline number below After you get youSAT score.you'llgiveusastandingl ovationI kaplanI S T A N U Y H K A P tA N fD U C A llO N A t C fN T F R lTDD O N T C O M P E T E W I T H A K A P I . A N S T U D E N T - B E O N EFOR YOURCONVENIENCEwe are now offering classes |limited in size in theBrooklyn Heights area.LOCATION:St. Ann%u2019s School129 Pierrepont St.SESSIONS BEGINNINGWed. Sept. 3 at 5:30 PMFor further informationplease call: 336-5300BDE Afterschool Arts ProgramMonday-Friday %u2022 2:45 pm-6 pm$100.00 per monthDance, Arts & Crafts. Theater. Snorts.Games, Homework TimeSt. Charles Borromeo School(718) 797-1597Congregation / / %u2022Bet(; EC en terMGarfield Place &Eighth AvenuePark Slope, BrooklynNURSERY-KINDERGARTENA very lim ite d nu m be r o f spaces are s till available.TOTS ON THE MOVEPre-nursery program s fo r ch ild re n six m o nths to 2V2 years old, w ith parent or caregiver. Fall se m ester be g in s th ird s w eek in O ctober.For information and registration for allearly childhood programs pleasephone (718)499-6208.Children of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds welcome.THE BROOKLYN YWCA'SMontessori DayschoolAmerican MontessoriFor children:15 months-5 yearsSPECIAL FEATURESThe fully prepared classroom environment features genuine Montessorieducational aids which help developskills essential for reading, writing,and organizing experiences in ameaningful way:red rods sand paper letterspink tower and numeralsbrown prisms rough and smoothbinomial cube boardsspindle box world map puzzlebead stairs movable alphabetdressing framesOur Dayschool children have the advantage of all the facilities that theBrooklyn YWCA has to offer:swimming pool, indoor gymnasium,kitchens, outdoor playgroundsSociety Affiliate (718) 875-1190/1FLEXIBLE SCHEDULESThe year-round Montessori Dayschooloffers a variety of schedules andmoderate fees payable in easy monthly installments.Monday through Friday:Half day-9am to 1pm($215.00 per month)Full day-9am to 3pm($285.00 per month)Extended day-8am to 6pm($360.00 per month)BRQQKLYThe extended day is designed to meetthe needs of working parents.Children enjoy a different special activity each day, such as art, music,Spanish, swimming, or gymnastics. Adaily snack period is also included.30 3rd Ave.Brooklyn, NY 11217875-1190AFTER SCHOOLPROGRAMAges 6-12 %u2022 Mon. thru FrL 3-6 pi Duality Education & Recreation foryour Children while you workAfter school bus service from: PS 20, PS 11 & PS 8%u2022 Saturday Fun Day *1 0 AM-2 PM %u2022Boys & Girls 6-12 %u2022Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, games, and special trips. Bring lunch,sneakers, swimsuit, cap towel, a small padlock and key.YUICAI S30 Third Ave. %u2022 Bklyn %u2022 NY %u2022 11217%u2022 875-1190Keep Up With the Best in Brooklyn's Arts Every Week inSection Two of The A ward- Winning Brooklyn t'hoenix NewspaperAugust 28,1986, THE PHOENIX, Peg# 15