FBISD Extended Learning Department

Is your home overflowing with your child’s creative masterpieces? It’s time to take their artistic talent to the next level with Young Rembrandts! Marvel as their pencils fly across the page, bringing to life everything. We’re adding a sprinkle of Van Gogh’s magic too, with vibrant sunflower sketches that burst off the page. Dive into an art-filled journey where colors pop and imaginations soar. Enroll your budding artist today and watch their creativity blossom into stunning works of art! Young Rembrandts instructors are all college educated in the arts, psychology, or related field.

Students will learn how to customize and enhance their Minecraft experience through creativity and coding. They’ll start by getting familiar with Minecraft basics and pixel art before diving into modding with WorldEdit, where they’ll create and edit structures using simple commands. As they progress, they’ll use MCreator to design their own custom items, blocks, ores, recipes, tools, and armor, giving their creations unique abilities. In the final stretch, they’ll bring everything together by building their very own custom biome, which they’ll showcase to parents in a final presentation. Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 Introduction to Minecraft Students learn the basics of Minecraft and controls on the keyboard. 2 Pixel Art Students learn what pixel art is and practice art skills. 3 Introduction to Mods Part 1 Students are introduced to Minecraft modding via WorldEdit, which allows the user to create block brushes. 4 Mods Part 2 Students continue using WordEdit and the selection wand. 5 Introduction to MCreator Students get to make their very first mod with MCreator and own custom “ingot” item. 6 Blocks in MCreator Students learn how to make their own custom block and how to change its properties. 7 Final Project: Biome Students begin work on their final project, which is creating their own biome. 8 Final Project: Biome and Presentation. Students will finish up their biomes, then present their biome and other mod elements to their parents.

Does your child LOVE to cook? Do you have a picky eater? This introductory level food literacy program teaches simple cooking techniques, food origins, seasonal recipes, and kitchen safety while having hands-on fun! Students gain self- confidence and priceless life skills while reinforcing core academics. Each session brings a different themed syllabus. This class can accommodate nut allergies. Instructors are professionally trained classroom educators, chefs, or nutritionists. We will accommodate nut allergies only. To learn more about the program, click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=XPx_jXM8ZjQ Week Recipe Lesson/Skills 1 Herby Green Smash Dip Knife safety skills, mashing 2 S’Mores Cookies Scoop and level, creaming 3 Green Spanakopita Triangles Mixing, shaping 4 Carrot Cake Muffins w/ Cream Cheese Glaze Scoop and level 5 Garden Frittata Egg cracking, skillet safety 6 Mixed Berry Lemon Bars Folding, scoop and level 7 Sushi Rolls w/ Zesty Edamame Knife skills 8 Student’s Choice/Showcase Presentation, serving

Get ready to BUMP, SET & Spike!... with our IAC Volleyball program. Students learn the fundamentals of volleyball through fun exercises and drills! The adrenaline they get to keep the ball in the air during a game is like no other! No prior volleyball experience is required as our coaches focus on the FUN of learning volleyball. Week Skills/Activities 1 (1) Introductions and ice breaker (2) Review rules and expectations (3) Fun warm up to get the body moving (4) Learn how to bump and set the ball 2 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Set hit (4) Learn underhand/overhand service and positions 3 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Practice rotation with serve, set, and hit 4 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn game rules (4) Practice drills and rotation with rules 5 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Practice drills and rotation with rules 6 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Review game rules (4) Practice drills: rules, set, serve, pass, rotations, and positions 7 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Review game rules (4) Practice drills: rules, set, serve, pass, rotations, and positions (5) Practice a real game 8 Parents will be invited to see our Volleyball Showcase

Our basketball class is designed for students interested in learning the fundamental skills and rules of basketball. Instruction will focus on the proper mechanics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding. The class combines skill development drills with game-like situations to improve physical fitness, foster teamwork, and enhance overall game understanding in a fun and educational environment. Students of all experience levels are welcome to participate! Week Lesson/Skills 1 Introductions & Ball Handling Basics ● Introductions & Icebreaker (e.g., name/favorite NBA or WNBA player) ● Skill Block 1: Stationary dribbling (right/left hand, crossover intro) ● Skill Block 2: Cone dribbling relays + zigzag dribbles ● Mini Game: Red light / green light dribbling ● Game Play: 3v3 half-court scrimmage with dribbling focus ● Wrap-Up: Review control and confidence 2 Passing Fundamentals ● Skill Block 1: Partner chest passes + moving targets ● Skill Block 2: Chest, bounce, and overhead passing technique ● Mini Game: Keep-away (3v1 → 4v2) ● Game Play: 4v4 with “3 passes before shooting” rule ● Wrap-Up: Reflection on teamwork 3 Shooting Form ● Skill Block 1: B.E.E.F. shooting technique (Balance, Elbow, Eyes, Follow-through) ● Skill Block 2: Spot shooting + partner rebound/pass ● Mini Game: Knockout shooting ● Game Play: 3v3 half-court, with passing requirement before shot ● Wrap-Up: Free-throw competition 4 Layups & Finishing ● Skill Block 1: Right-hand layup technique ● Skill Block 2: Left-hand layup technique ● Mini Game: “Around the World” layup challenge ● Game Play: 4v4 scrimmage; layups only score ● Wrap-Up: High-five circle & reflections 5 Defense Basics ● Skill Block 1: Defensive stance & footwork ● Skill Block 2: 1v1 defense drills ● Mini Game: Sharks & Minnows with defensive slides ● Game Play: 5v5 half-court; track steals & deflections ● Wrap-Up: Highlight best defensive plays 6 Team Offense Concepts ● Skill Block 1: Give-and-go drill ● Skill Block 2: Intro to pick-and-roll ● Mini Game: 3v3 with screens ● Game Play: 5v5 with offensive concepts focus ● Wrap-Up: Highlight teamwork plays 7 Full Game Prep ● Skill Block 1: Skill stations (shooting, dribbling, defense) ● Skill Block 2: Rotating team challenges ● Mini Game: Shooting contests (Knockout, Around the World) ● Game Play: Full-court referee scrimmage with rotating teams ● Wrap-Up: Sportsmanship circle 8 Championship Game ● Final Game: Championship match with scoreboard and refs ● Celebration: Awards, medals, or certificates

The Knight School is the chess party for the well-rounded kids of America from brand-new beginners to highly advanced chess players. Unlike your typical chess program, our primary focuses are good sportsmanship and fun. That being the case, our students continue to win state championships year after year. Join The Knight School chess party and give your child the gift of undeniable academic confidence, amazing chess friends, a self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their week! Click the link to view the intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2XrRhGFNNE Week Lesson and Band Color Lesson 1 Welcome to TKS and Identifying (rainbow/white) Chess Basics: moves, values and names 2 Backrowing (olive) Smother-mate uses their pieces! 3 Sacrificing (turquoise) Make them chess the “Bunny!” 4 Deflecting (blue) Simply remove the defender! 5 Trapping (plum) Cut off their escape! 6 Discovering (violet) Uncover a surprise attack today! 7 Double Checkmating (brown) Two separate checks, please! 8 Bughouse (sky) Partner chess: The winning team gets the band! Parents for 8-week classes will be welcome to join the last class to watch or jump in and join on the bead-tourney Bonus City-Wide TournaParty! Off-site opportunity to join students from 100 schools across the Greater Houston area for fun and chess! This year-end event is free, included, and exclusive to The Knight School’s chess students!

Begin your rise to the top of the charts with digital music production! Just like today’s top artist, you can design your own beats or remix a mashup of your favorite songs to become a digital composer and sound engineer. In this course, students will learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their own tracks. No prior music experience is necessary. Student-created soundtracks will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Week Lesson/Activity 1 Introduction to Soundtrap, account creation, and exploration of the Soundtrap Studio editor. Students will create a list of favorite sounds and their first looping track. 2 Exploring MIDI samples, patterns, and keys in Soundtrap. Students will create custom loop segments and a themed music track. 3 Adding effects and balancing audio in Soundtrap. Students will export their project tracks as MP3 files. Recording and importing live audio, including sound effects. 4 Recording podcasts, vocals, and SFX. Students will explore copyright and licensing basics for digital audio. 5 Free recording and composing in Soundtrap Studio. Introduction to AudioMass software and interface. 6 Importing Soundtrap audio files into AudioMass and adding/editing filters to refine audio files. 7 Completing and exporting final, remastered audio tracks from AudioMass. 8 Finalizing projects, project upload, and the "Jam Battle" activity. Parent showcase and download instructions.

Our IAC Cheer program will provide your participant with all the spirit, cheers, chants, jumps and dancing they can handle! We also incorporate social emotional learning or SEL activities that focus on team building, problem solving, social awareness and more! Participants will learn new skills each week and at the end of our cheer program; students will have built the confidence to put on an exciting cheerleading showcase with a full routine of the cheers, chants, jumps and dances! Week Skills/Activities 1 (1) Introductions and ice breaker (2) Review rules and expectations (3) Fun warm up to get the body moving (4) Cheer motions (5) Spirit and show facials 2 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Intro chant (4) Practice spirit and show facials (5) Review and reflection 3 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Jump class – work on jumps and technique t-jump, spread eagle and toe touch (4) Review and reflection 4 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach spirit chant 1 (4) Review and reflection 5 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach spirit chant 2 (4) Review and reflection 6 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Dance class – learn 5-8 counts (4) Review and reflection 7 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Dance class continued – learn 5-8 counts (4) Review and reflection 8 Parents will be invited to see our Cheer Showcase – all motions, chants, cheer, jumps and dances