Class Descriptions

Agnus Dei Cooperative is an "a la carte" style program, which means that you can select the classes that you wish to sign up for in your child's grade level; you can sign up for all available classes or just one class.

Please note: Students must be placed in classes based on their current grade as reported for the school year. Children with special learning needs will be placed where the parents and teachers believe they would be most comfortable and able to participate.

Additional note: We did not have enough students to keep the Kindergarten class for Spring 2025. As an alternative, we have opened up two of the Grades 1/2 classes for Kindergarten students. Prayer & Storytime and Seasonal Crafts are both open for students in grades K-2 to register.

Hands-on-History, Homes in America: Mrs. Nadine Turner (Grades 1-2)

We will learn about some of the types of homes in the history of our country.

Students will make a timeline and build model homes (and play with them!). We will work on planning the projects and use various crafting materials to fit each style.

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 8

Prayer & Storytime: Mrs. Heather Hoffman (Grades K-2)

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything with prayer and petition with thanksgiving make your requests known to God." ~Philippians 4:6-7

Eleven years ago, my friend's children began calling me, "The Book Lady," because I would pass along my collection of more than 2,000 children's books to them. I joke that the one thing I'm good at is praying. So ....  come join the prayerful, fun (and educational 😀) class, Prayer & Storytime with the Book Lady (aka Mrs. Hoffman)! 

We'll pray (please feel free to me to know of your intentions), recite the Pledge of Allegiance, stretch or dance, read, color/draw, and have a snack.  Book suggestions are welcome. 

Please provide: Any allergies; and a folder.

** A list will go out for families to sign up to bring a healthy snack. **

Class Fee:  $75                              
Maximum students: 12

Seasonal Crafts: Mrs. Susan Mietus (Grades K-2)

We will learn about a new subject each week (some may take 2 weeks to complete), and create a different craft to go along with what we learn. 

We will incorporate reading about social studies, nature, and our Catholic faith in an engaging and fun way throughout the year. Bring your imaginations and creativity to learn about things like the first Thanksgiving feast, Advent, and spring flowers in a hands-on class. 

Class Fee: $75                               
Maximum students: 10

My Friends, The Saints: Mrs. Donna Seaman (Grades 1-2)

The Saints are followers of Jesus Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and who now share in eternal life with God in Heaven. The lives of the Saints teach us about true discipleship and are models of how we should live our lives. We will learn about some of these Catholic Saints who can encourage us on our own paths to holiness. We will also learn about the liturgical calendar, liturgical seasons, and some of the monthly devotions.

In class, we may read books aloud or listen to short audio stories, and practice new prayers as we learn about these holy men and women who have come before us. There will also be a craft and feast-inspired snack for each class.

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 10

Meet the Impressionists: Mrs. Donna Seaman (Grades 3-4)

This class is an introduction to appreciating the art of the great Impressionist painters. We will build on what we learned in the Fall session about the Impressionist movement and meet some more well-known Impressionists, including Pierre Auguste-Renoir and Mary Cassatt. We will also move onto the Post-Impressionist period and meet some of those artists, including Vincent Van Gogh.

Through the use of picture books, biographies, and most importantly, the close study of their artwork, we will develop a greater understanding of this "new" style of painting. We will complete some notebooking pages about the artists and the paintings that we study. We will also incorporate a few art projects for hands-on practice of some of the Impressionist techniques.

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 12

Patricia Polacco Book Study: Mrs. Heather Hoffman (Grades 3-4)

"All children have gifts. Some open them at different times." ~Patricia Polacco.

In this class we will read, discuss, reflect and analyze books by the esteemed author and illustrator, Patricia Polacco. We'll begin and end class in prayer, say the Pledge of Allegiance, do some silly stretches, and have a snack. 

Students can volunteer to take turns leading the class in prayer. They will also do a closing presentation on a book, character, or their thoughts on the author. I look forward to seeing what gifts your children have to offer!

Families are asked to bring a snack for the class. Please let me know of any allergies, so I can accommodate. A sign-up sheet with go around. 

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 12

Farm School 3/4: Mrs. Jessica Cain (Grades 3-4)

Farm School class captures thinking about the homestead or farm as a complete ecosystem. It highlights problem solving on the farm by asking the question, "What is God's way to solve this problem?"

This leads us to learning about permaculture and a sustainable approach to animal husbandry, growing food, and managing pests. Sometimes, there are surprise animal visitors in this class!

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 12

Zoology: Mrs. Mary Dunning (Grades 3-4)

Join me as we study the animal world. We will talk about the 5 classes of animals, animal adaptations, invasive species, and zoo life. This class will incorporate a short lesson and then have hands-on activities, games, and experiments to reinforce the lesson. We will also be building our own zoo exhibits and inviting the entire co-op to explore our zoo. 

Supplies needed: folder, pencil and coloring supplies

** I will be supplying all the items needed for the experiments and activities. **

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 12

Weather Science: Mr. Tom O'Brien (Grades 5-6)

Join retired Earth Science teacher, Tom O'Brien, for a weekly lesson on Weather Science. 

We will learn about the Earth's atmosphere and how it relates to weather. Some weather-related topics include temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, clouds, wind, and storms. We will also study climate vs. weather, and the seasons.

Class Fee: $50
Maximum students: 14

Farm Literature: Mrs. Jessica Cain (Grades 5-6)

This class explores literary works that center around agricultural life, rural communities, and the stewardship of land and animals. This course allows students to interact with literature and expand upon what they are reading as a class, through projects and discussions. 

Classics such as Where the Red Fern Grows and Farmer Boy will be read together. Students will need to borrow or purchase a copy of each book.

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 14

Crochet for Beginners: Mrs. Mary Dunning (Grades 5-6)
Please talk to your child about his or her interest in taking this class before registering. 

Crocheting is a fun, relaxing hobby that anyone can do! 

In this beginner class, we will go over the tools you use, learn the 5 most common stitches, and start to read and understand a pattern. Some of our projects will include bracelets, stuffed animals, a hat, and many more things.

Supplies needed: a pair of small scissors, a soft sided pencil case, and a project bag big enough to fit your pencil case and yarn.   
** The yarn, hooks, and stitch markers will be supplied. **

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 6

Playing Music Together - Level 2: Mrs. Nadine Turner (Grades 5-6)
This class is not open to new students. Fall 2024 students will need to register for Spring 2025 if they are continuing.

In this group class, the students from the Fall session will continue playing the recorder, building on what they did last session, learn new notes, read music, play songs together, perform in recitals and have fun playing instruments! Students should have a few short practice sessions at home during the week to help progress.

Class Fee: $50
Maximum students: 3

Marian Apparitions: Mrs. Susan Mietus (Grades 5-6)

We will continue to learn about the 16 Vatican-approved Marian apparitions, and some of the bishop-approved Marian apparitions. We will read aloud, we will write short essays, and we will do some crafts. 

We will also learn some of the Church’s most beautiful prayers to Our Mother and Queen.

Class Fee: $50
Maximum students: 14

Design-a-Business, Food Truck & Food Stand: Mrs. Nadine Turner (Grades 7-9)

Students will design a food truck and food stand business, which will include start-up elements (name, logo, marketing), their menu, and order tracking. They will build a 3D paper model food truck and a tabletop co-op food stand to sell one or more of their menu items at the end of the co-op session. *Students will need to be able to stay later on the food stand day (until approx. 1pm) to sell items and clean-up. 

There will be a homework aspect: the end of session food stand menu item(s) will need to be made at home ahead of time and can be as simple as a beverage or easy snack, something frozen ahead like cookies or cupcakes or more a complex item, while taking into considerations food safety measures for refrigeration/heating, co-op capacity and parental discretion (more information will come later in the session).

Math proficiency needed: students should have proficiency in basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers; addition and subtraction of decimals and currency; calculating sales tax percentage; basic perimeter and area; calculator use. Please contact me with any questions on the math that will be involved.

Supplies needed: students will need to bring in a calculator to use for later in the session and their menu item(s) for the food stand.

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 8

Depression Era Literature Study: Mrs. Donna Seaman (Grades 7-9)

Using the Newbery Honor book, Blue Willow, by Doris Gates, we will dig into the history of America during the Depression Era of the late 1930s. We will learn about the factors leading up to the Great Depression and the effects of the Depression on American families.

Each week, the students will learn about etymology and the origin of words to build better vocabulary skills. We will also complete some fun hands-on enrichment activities. 

Students will be responsible for reading the assigned book pages at home each week so that they are prepared to join in the discussions. There will also be some additional homework assignments.

Class Fee: $75 (includes a copy of the book for each student to keep)
Maximum students: 10

Life Skills: Mrs. Jessica Cain (Grades 7-9)

Life Skills class is not so your pre-teen or teen will act like an adult after a year of this class, but instead cultivates a growth that you'd like to see in a well-rounded adult someday. 

Your students will learn independent basics, hands-on skills, financial awareness, wellness (both physical and emotional), critical thinking skills, cooking skills, and organizational skills. This class may end up being an invaluable investment for parents!

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 12