Pine Bush Central School District
Continuing Education Course Catalog
Fall 2024

If you would like to be placed on the mailing list, please call the continuing education office at (845) 744-2031 ext. 3051 and leave your name and address.

LOCATION KEY:
PBHS: Pine Bush High School 
CRMS: Crispell Middle School
CVMS: Circleville Middle School
CES: Circleville Elementary School
EJR: E.J. Russell Elementary School
PAK: Pakanasink Elementary School
PBE: Pine Bush Elementary School

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Please include the student’s name and class name with payment. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

Make checks payable to PBCSD. Mail payments to:

Pine Bush Continuing Education
P.O. Box 700
Pine Bush, NY 12566

• When school is in session, Continuing Education classes will not be held if Pine Bush schools are closed or after-school activities are cancelled.
• No transportation is provided for Continuing Education classes.
• Early registration is encouraged to assure placement and to avoid possible class cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. 
• Contact Maria Vanini-Brown, director of Continuing Education, with any questions or concerns, at 845-744-2031, ext. 3051 or maria.vanini-brown@pinebushschools.org.
• Visit us at www.pinebushschools.org (under Departments) or on Facebook at PineBushContEd.

Girls and Boys Youth Basketball

 

Grades 2-8

Instructor: Dustin VanLieu

Learn and improve your basketball skills, including footwork, dribbling, finishing and overall basketball IQ. Sessions will include skills, drills, games and competition.

Equipment needed: basketball, athletic wear, indoor sneakers.

Session I (Grades 2-4)

• EJR Gym
• Mondays, Oct. 7, 21, 28, and Nov. 4
• Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
• Fee: $100

Session II (Grades 5-8)

• EJR Gym
• Mondays, Oct. 7, 21, 28, and Nov. 4
• 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
• Fee: $100

 

Introduction to Boys and Girls Lacrosse

Grades 1-6

Instructor: John Pastormerlo

This class is for students interested in lacrosse but have never played lacrosse and want to try this exciting, fast paced sport. Classes will teach lacrosse fundamentals and teamwork in a fun, relaxed environment. No equipment required! We will supply each registered player with a lacrosse stick that is theirs to keep. (8 weeks)

 

• CVMS Gym
• Wednesdays, Oct. 2 through Nov. 20 
• 6:30 – 7:30 PM
• Fee: $100

Boys and Girls Youth Wrestling

Grades 2-8

Instructor: Patrick Sause

One season of wrestling can help anyone build self-confidence, mental toughness, physical fitness, discipline, body awareness, and coordination. In class, students will learn fundamental moves, advanced techniques, and strategies, along with the importance of sportsmanship. We thoroughly cover the proper rules, positions, procedures and scoring. Varsity and JV wrestlers will assist the coaches.

• PBHS Aux Gym
• Wednesdays, Oct. 2 through Nov. 13
• 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
• Fee: $85

 

LEGO Tinker Club

Grades K-3

Monali Verma (Robotics4U)

Unique theme-focused and STEM-based fun Lego activities each week.
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts to join us for our super engaging six-week Lego Tinker Club. We INSPIRE curious minds to build engineering models; we help you MODEL your idea; we ENABLE you to have an enriching experience; we ENCOURAGE you to practice Lego building and team working skills; we
CHALLENGE you to use your knowledge, cognitive and technical skills while creating and playing with fun LEGO models!

• PAK Library 
• Tuesdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12
• 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
• Fee: $115

S.T.E.M. and Robotics Club

Grades K- 3

Monali Verma (Robotics4U) www.robotics4ucenter.com

 

STEM concepts and creativity are combined together in this action-packed program where kids learn real-life skills while having real-kid FUN! Kids will be engaged in project based learning using STEM activities and DASH & DOT Robots that are smart to respond to voices and sound and can be programmed to sing and dance. Kids will be encouraged to design, build and program their creations embedding creativity, critical thinking, collaboration
and communications! (6 weeks)

• PAK Library
• Thursdays – Oct. 10, 17, 24, and Nov. 7, 14, 21 (no class Oct. 31)
• 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
• Fee: $180

Bill Bartko Fundraiser – Indoor Soccer

Clark Najac

Join us for open gym indoor soccer fun to honor Coach Bill Bartko. All proceeds go to the Bill Bartko Scholarship fund. Call the Continuing Education office for more information.

• PBHS Main Gym
• Friday, Nov. 22
•  6 – 9 p.m.
• Fee: $5 per person

 

Girls and Boys Indoor Soccer

Grades 3-12

Instructors: Clark Najac, Jake Najac

Open gym indoor soccer. Have fun while improving your skills and touch on the ball. Sneakers and shin guards necessary. T- Shirts included.

• CVMS Gym
• Mondays, Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan. 6, 13, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 3.
• Grades 3-6: 5:30 –7 p.m.
• Grades 7-12: 7:30 – 9 p.m.
• Fee: $95

Vocal Music Training

Grades 6 – 12

Cheryl Kain

Calling all singers! Whether you’re a car or shower singer, on stage, in the studio, if you’re a shy singer or professional diva, let me help you discover your authentic voice. This class will teach you breath control, audition tips, how to choose your songs, acting for singers and high note hacks. I will teach you how to practice projection and how to protect your gorgeous voice and magnify your unique sound. Gain confidence and stage presence. 

• PBHS Auditorium
• Wednesdays, Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6 , 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11
• 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Fee: $100

Yoga

Gillian Batchasingh

Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, you will leave this class with a better-feeling body and quieter mind. You will learn deep, effective
stretches (with modifications for all levels) and breathing practices that deeply relax body and mind. Bring a mat and blanket. 

• PBHS Cafeteria, board side
• Wednesdays, Oct. 2 through Dec. 4 (No class on Oct. 23)
• 6 –7 p.m.
• Fee: $80

Chair Dance Exercise

Isabel Gomez

This class is suitable for all ages and all fitness levels, come join us in this low impact form of workout using a chair. Focus on your core without the harsh impact on your knees, exercise using dance movements, by incorporating all parts of your body. (8 weeks)

• PBHS Library
• Wednesdays, Oct. 16 through Dec. 11 (No class on Nov. 27 )
• 6–7 p.m.
• Fee: $80

Pickleball

Margaret Winsper

Pickleball®, America’s fastest growing sport. For advanced players with the skill, knowledge and technique of pickleball; come enjoy a night of competitive games where you will be socializing and having FUN!

• CRMS gym
• Mondays, Oct. 21 – Jan. 13
• Thursdays, Oct. 24 – Jan. 16
• 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• $50 each session

Pickleball for Beginners (Adult)

Laura Betty

Learn how to play pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the country. This class will teach you the rules and basic elements of the game and offer the
opportunity to play games for fitness and fun with others at the same level of experience.

• CRMS gym
• Tuesdays, Oct. 8 – Nov. 26 (8 weeks)
• 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Fee: $60
   

Intermediate Pickleball

Laura Betty

Come out for a fun night of pickleball! Players should demonstrate a basic knowledge of the game including rules, scoring, and possess the ability to serve/return balls consistently. Players will learn the fundamentals of dinking and third shot drops. 

• CRMS Gym
• Wednesdays, Oct. 9 – Dec. 4 (No Class Nov. 27)
• 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Fee: $60

 

Adult Volleyball

Maria Brown

Enjoy a night of fun; looking for competitive players who love a great challenge. Class is limited to 15 players. 

• PBE gym
• Mondays, Sept. 23 – Dec. 9 (10 weeks)
• 7 – 9 p.m.
• Fee: $60

 

Adult Indoor Soccer

Jim Post

Competitive, fast paced friendly games. Class is limited to 20 players.

• PBHS Main Gym
• Wednesdays,  Sept. 25 – Dec. 11 (No class Oct. 9)
• 7 – 9 p.m.
• Fee: $60

 

Creative Writing Class

Grades 9 – Adult

Cheryl Kain

Have you always had an interest in writing but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’re already writing and want to go further…we’ll create a safe place of inspiration for your unique writing voice. This class welcomes all, new writers, poets, novelists, journal keepers…experiment, discover your dreams and new ways of creative expressions.

• PBHS room 147
• Wednesdays, Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6 , 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11
• Grades 9-12:  4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
• Adult: 6 – 7 p.m.
• Fee: $50

 

Defensive Driving Course

Christopher Simmons

Why should you take this class? Your insurance cost is high due to a new driver or you may have incurred points on your Driver’s License. Lower your insurance cost for 3 years.

• PBHS room 147
• Saturday, Nov. 2
• 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Fee: $50

5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

Brian Lynn

The NYS Department of Motor Vehicles mandates this course for all NYS permit holders. Students must pre-register and include a copy of their photo
learner permit with registration. Upon course completion, the MV-278 certificate will be mailed to the address on the permit. This certificate is required to schedule a road test appointment.  This course is a two-day class.

• PBHS room 148
• Wednesday, Nov. 13 and Thursday, Nov. 14
• 5 – 7:30 p.m.
• Fee: $55

Latin Dancing

Isabel Gomez

For Beginners

Do you enjoy dancing?  Come join us in learning the exotic dancing of Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. Learn these fascinating dances and allow yourself to express yourself through your movement. Partner or not, Latin dancing is a great activity to learn at any age, so put on your dancing shoes and come shake your hips.

• EJR Gym
• Fridays, Oct. 18 – Dec. 20 (No class Dec. 6)
• 6 – 7 p.m.
• Fee: $80

Stability Ball Workout

Gillian Batachasingh

This class is customized to help you improve all-over flexibility, core strength, posture, balance, and coordination with the stability ball. Incorporating the hand weights to our routine we develop strength, toning and muscle. A stability ball workout will make things more interesting and effective by engaging different muscles. Equipment needed for this class: inflated 65 cm stability ball, hand weights and mat.

• PBE Gym
• Thursdays. Oct. 10 – Dec. 5 (No class Nov. 28)
• 6 – 7 p.m.
• Fee: $80

Body Sculpting

Gillian Batchasingh

Grab your hand weights, your mat and your focus for this total body workout led by Gillian. This entire routine allows you to burn, tone, firm up or trim down. Work your way, at your pace, and strength, with this 60-minute workout using your bodyweight and dumbbells. Your metabolism will be revved up while you burn major calories! Open to all ages, fitness levels, and genders. 

• PBE Gym
• Tuesdays, Sept. 24 – Dec. 3 (No class Nov. 5)
•  6 – 7 p.m.
• Fee: $125

 

If you would like receive this catalog via email, please call the continuing education office, leave your name, and email address. (845)744-2031 ext. 3051.