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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS – Second Semester

 

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MONDAYS: SCIENCE ADVENTURES

Sessions begin January 26 3:15–4:15 p.m. GRADES K-6

Three 5-week sessions, including Astro Adventures, Anatomy Academy, and Slime Time. For further descriptions and to sign up, please visit www.scienceadventures.com. Choose Enroll in Science Club, Club 08-09. Sign up for 1 or all 3 sessions. Flyers for this program will be available soon.

Session 1: Jan. 26 - Mar. 2nd
Session 2: Mar.16th - Apr. 20th
Session 3: May 4th - June 8th

 

TUESDAYS: DOUMBEK DRUMMING

10 weeks starting February 3 3:15–3:45 p.m. ALL GRADES
Material Fee: $70 (Drum)
Fee: $120

Come and join us as we learn the fundamentals of the Middle Eastern Doumbek! This classic drum for Arabic music can be applied in a wide variety of musical styles. Learn traditional rhythms and proper technique.


TUESDAYS: BEGINNING GUITAR

10 weeks starting January 27 3:20–4:20 p.m. GRADES 2-5
Fee: $170

Offered by the Kenan Guitar School. Guitars provided by teacher. Rock & Roll and Folk guitar class. Learn chords, riffs, and all the tools you need to play your favorite songs.

 

WEDNESDAYS: ART EXPLORATION

Starting January 28 and April 1 3:20–4:20 p.m. ALL GRADES
Fee: $100/session

Session 1: January 21 - March 11 (7 weeks) Session 1 will focus on painting with acrylics, printmaking, and creating works of art using recycled materials.

Session 2: April 1 - May 20 (7 weeks) Session 2 will focus on ceramics, experimenting with textiles, and tie-dye.


WEDNESDAYS: BEGINNING GUITAR

10 weeks starting January 28 3:20–4:20 p.m. GRADES 5-8
Fee: $170

See description above.

 

THURSDAYS: DOUMBEK DRUMMING

10 weeks starting February 5 3:15–3:45 p.m. ALL GRADES
Material Fee: $70 (Drum)
Fee: $120

See description above.

 

FRIDAYS: ART STUDIO

10 weeks starting Jan. 30 2:30–3:45 p.m. GRADES 5–8
Fee: $175

Beginning messenger bag / purse making class. Learn how to cut fabric from a pattern, sew, and design a one of a kind bag

 

Chess Club is ongoing every Tuesday after school (no registration needed).

 

 

DAYCARE PROGRAM
The Academy daycare program offers children many exciting opportunities for learning and fun in a safe and loving environment. Led by two daycare supervisors, our dedicated staff is ready to provide homework help, answer general questions or invite children to fun and games. In addition to free play and study hall, children have the opportunity to participate in the "Activity of the Day." These fun and educational endeavors include jump-rope club, chess club, sewing club, art/music, story time, and "Friday Fun" which has a monthly theme and includes exciting contests. The daycare program makes use of our own facilities as well as those in and around our neighborhood. Our daycare staff encourages students to take leadership roles in daycare, whether they wish to serve snacks or read to their peers at story time. Friendships blossom among students across age groups and children gain an extended family in the relationships they build with the students and staff.

 

Daycare students may arrive at the school at 7 a.m. and stay as late as 6 p.m. Each child is provided with an afternoon snack and milk but needs to bring their own morning snack and lunch. For Summer Daycare, please refer to the Summer Program.

 

 

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