Author Archives: Sieglinde Levery Nicholas

6/7 Seminar (Sieglinde & Bryan)

Note: This class is open to middle school students only.

Students entering 6th and 7th grade will take this Fall Term Seminar on Wednesday mornings. We’ll discuss the PSCS Core Commitments and how to Lead with Empathy. We’ll practice core PSCS skills like speaking up and making presentations; we’ll engage in a process of naming and sharing our Layers of Heritage; and we’ll work through activities in a couple of books including, This Book is Anti-racist by Tiffany Jewel and Do the Work by W. Kamau Bell & Katie Shatz.

You do not need to sticker or register, you will be automatically.

  • Outside work: A small amount (e.g., <30 min) for each session

The Band (Brayden Puchtler)

Hello! This is a beginner-friendly band aimed at focused improvement! It is for anyone. My goal for this term is to connect musical people who like to try and like to have fun. Enthusiasts of any genre and players of any instrument are welcome, although I might have us try new things in both respects. We’ll cover some music and rhythm theory, song writing, and improvisation. Mostly though, we will play songs we love with the intent to perform!

Final disclaimer: This is new to me too. I’ll do my best but we’re all going to have to have patience with each other.

Outside practice is needed and encouraged.

  • Outside work: Occasional throughout the term
  • Sponsor: Brandon

Typography (Eric Menninga)

Typography originally referred to putting text on paper using inked blocks (think Gutenberg using metal bits to make books).  However, in modern usage – partly due to computer’s central role – the term “typography” has expanded to mean pretty much all graphic design that uses text.
In this class we’ll look at Typography from a number of different angles, including:
1) History: metal type, presses, wood type
2) Font design
3) Poster design (short text)
4) Book typography (long text)
5) Marketing / branding with type
  • Outside work: Occasional throughout the term

Yearbook, etc! (Sieglinde)

In this yearlong Yearbook Class, students will edit, design, create, and print a 24-25 PSCS Yearbook. The theme will be decided as a team, likely through community process, and applying it to a really cool archive of the year.

Together we’ll plan the layout, timeline, and create a draft in Canva (easy to share, easy to organize, on the cheap). Folks who join will have the opportunity to write copy, take and organize pictures, and create pages/spreads that capture our community and activities. The final result will be printed and shared with the community in June.

  • Outside work: A small amount (e.g., <30 min) for each session

Club Party! (Maggie Rogers)

Brat summer is over. But Club Party is just beginning! This yearlong course will focus on planning + executing events throughout the year:  Autumn/Halloween, Winter/Holiday, Spring Creative Cafe (all community FUNdraiser), + two prospective new events: Winter Craft Fair and Spring Music Show! We will work together to make work back plans for all events, decide party themes and vibes, + ensure the community raises money and has fun.

About the instructor: Maggie Rogers is the PSCS Events Coordinator, as well as a Plant Professional, and Theater Maven!

  • Outside work: Occasional throughout the term