The PTSA is happy to connect you with some outside enrichment classes. These classes are supplied and run by vendors for a fee. We have tried to provide a wide variety of options so there will be something appealing to all. Check out the links below for more information and to register directly with the vendors. Space is limited and registration is on-going so don’t delay!
TechVenture Kids - Online Registration at techventurekids.org
In TechVenture Kids’ Scratch Code Club, kids explore how to design and program their own computer games and animations. Working in MIT's SCRATCH, a visual drag ‘n drop programming environment, students engage in fun coding projects while learning the basics of computer programming. Instruction and projects are provided for all levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced!
Eastside Enrichment - Online Registration at EastsideEnrichment.org
YOGA – Mondays (3rd – 5th grade) Yoga can help improve concentration and focus, strength, and coordination. By being creative, we will relate the story or character to the symbol of a physical posture. Students soon become creative with their images and create their own stories that they attach to postures. We have music and we have fun. There are times we slow down and listen to our breath and just learn to relax, a valuable life skill. Ms Welke and her team have enjoyed many years of practicing yoga and teaching children the skills at their pace in a safe and supportive environment.
YOGA – Friday (K – 3rd grade) Yoga can help improve concentration and focus, strength, and coordination. By being creative, we will relate the story or character to the symbol of a physical posture. Students soon become creative with their images and create their own stories that they attach to postures. We have music and we have fun. There are times we slow down and listen to our breath and just learn to relax a valuable life skill. Ms Welke and her team have enjoyed many years of practicing yoga and teaching children the skills at their pace in a safe and supportive environment.
MUSIC/KEYBOARD - Keiki Music Group Keyboard program – Musicianship development (K-3rd) Through a variety of activities in each class the students become independent musicians. In addition to playing the keyboards, the children will be involved in drumming and dance to nurture their rhythmic development, singing to nurture their tonal development, and echoing patterns to nurture their aural development. This program will prepare student for future piano study as well as other musical adventures the future holds! More information on our website – Eastside Enrichment.org
MANDARIN CHINESE (1st – 5th) In the beginning class, students learn the Mandarin language, Chinese culture, and festivals through songs, picture cards, movements, interactive games and fun origami making. They will learn four basic tones, words, and phrases including numbers, colors, shapes, animals, fruits, time, dates and parts of the body. Children will practice greeting each other, answering simple questions as well as writing basic Chinese characters. Prizes will be given in every class with oral homework signed by the parents to reinforce their speaking skills. Students in the advanced class will continue to build on their language skills as well as conversational Chinese
ART ACADEMY– Drawing and Painting (K – 5th Grade) Students will complete a series of age-appropriate exercises designed to develop and hone their fundamental drawing skills. They'll then learn a variety of techniques specific to watercolor and acrylic painting. With these newly gained skills, they'll explore art elements and utilize design principles to create finished compositions. The class will be taught by the Museo Art Academy. Their goal is to cultivate creative confidence and individual expression in each and every student. Providing knowledgeable and respectful guidance and support.
LEGO® – JR Engineers – Leap4kidz (1st -5th grade) LEGO Jr Engineers class offers an integrated STEM curriculum including science, technology, engineering, math, as well as history, language arts, and team decision making to children using LEGO® bricks and motors. This is a handson class where students will build and design with Legos and receive an introduction to levers, gears, pulleys, and more using batteries and motors to bring their creations to life!
