Tuesdays:
Science Tuesdays! (Grades 2-5) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm $175
Join Mr. Freeman in this fun science class! We’ll do interactive experiments, and see examples of science up close! From geology to rocketry – this class gives kids the chance to see science in real life and to have fun while learning, exploring and practicing critical thinking and solving puzzles! New content for return students.
Soccer Pros (Grades K-2/3-5) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm $175
Coach Meghan and Emily of Brit West Soccer offer a developmentally appropriate soccer curriculum that teaches skills through fun games in the context of STEAM topics. Each class highlights a specific skill such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and game development, while also introducing a new STEAM concept. Run, jump, kick lots of goals and smile! With enough enrollees, we’ll be able to have a second coach, and students will be grouped with their peers – encourage your friends to sign up!
Young Doctors (Grades K-3) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm $175
Come join our Jr. Medical School! Learn about CPR, first aid techniques, how to check blood pressure, pulse and respiration, and even how to apply a sling! Observe dissections and experience hands-on activities using all sorts of medical instruments including stethoscopes, thermometers, dissection tools, and more!
Wednesdays:
Coding Workshop (Grades 3-8) 3:15-5:15 pm $ 195 @SPHS
Classes will be held at the SPHS Library. SPEF’s Next Generation Coding Workshop (NGCW) is a coding workshop that gives 3rd – 8th grade students an introduction into the world of computer science. NGCW will focus on exploring basic coding concepts through interactive hands-on activities and programming, inspiring students to use computer science to turn their ideas into a reality. This workshop will also prepare students for the Computer Science classes available at the High School. Beginner students will start with the basics of coding: learning standard computer science concepts, working on Scratch block coding, and exploring computer science through different projects. Advanced students will begin with more advanced coding: gaining a foundation in typing, understanding more computer science concepts, and programming their own projects with JavaScript. NGCW instructors are passionate and knowledgeable SPHS Coding Club members as well as teachers in the field. Class dates are Feb 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29 with no class during Spring Break.
Piper Computers (Grades 3-5) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm $185
Join SPUSD’s own Technology Coach Mr. Bryant as you build your own computer with a blueprint, explore the hardware with Minetown and write code to interact with buttons and LEDs. This is STEAM education at its best as students develop digital fluency while learning to solve problems collaboratively.
Samy’s Camera (Grades 2-5) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm $225
Samy’s Camera Photo Camp is a fun, hands-on after-school photography class that teaches fundamental concepts, like composition, color & perspective, while covering different fields of photography e.g. Fashion, Food, Sports, & Photojournalism. The teacher will provide each student with a digital point & shoot camera to use in class. Students will get a flash drive of all their images at the end of the class, plus have one of their works framed and displayed at the end of the class exhibition.
Thursdays:
Art of Gaudi (Grades 2-5) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm $195
Taught by Ms. Jayme, this spring we will be inspired by the architecture of Antoni Gaudi. This modernist artist saw the world through a very unique perspective. His tiles, mosaics, designs, colors and textures are all iconic. We will travel to Barcelona to study and learn from his art, to create our own pieces.
Basketball (Grades K-3) Thu 2:30 – 3:30 pm $185
Kassirer Basketball is a FUN non-competitive, after-school enrichment class, run by a former professional athlete and taught by world-class basketball coaches. Each week, players will get to work on skills; play group games; and scrimmage! We teach professional quality fundamentals; the importance of teamwork, defense, communication and sportsmanship in a nurturing, safe environment.
Book Club (Grades 3-5) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm $175
During each book club meeting, students will read books they choose from grade level collections. They will then meet in small groups to discuss a book that they have all read or listened to. Through sharing their thinking, each student will build a richer understanding than he or she would gain from independent reading alone. Book Club will give students opportunities to listen to the perspectives of their friends and express their ideas orally in an authentic context. Additional opportunities for recording responses to books they have read will be provided through digital and/or hard-copy reading response journals. Bring your love of reading and a blanket, pillow, or favorite stuffed animal to read with and join Mrs. Martinez every Thursday afternoon!
Lego Robotics (Grades 3-5) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm $195
Build and program your own robots with Mrs. Reddy! Students will build Lego We-Do models with motors and sensors, and program the models. Students will explore various robotics challenges while developing skills in science, technology, and engineering, as well as language and literacy and creativity.
Fridays:
Chess (Grades 2-5) 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm $185
Beginners will learn the pieces and how to read the chess board. More advanced players will continue to build their playing strategies. All students will be challenged, and improve problem-solving and critical thinking!
Tennis (Grades K-2/3-5) 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm $185
Our instructors from Kassirer Tennis will teach your student many skills for playing tennis! We set up portable nets and provide rackets and balls and bring tennis to the playground. The coaches emphasize sportsmanship and teamwork. Whether new to tennis or not, all students will find this class engaging and fun!
Video Game Design (Grades 2-4) 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm $175
Students will learn how to design and modify their own exciting arcade-style video games! They will learn how to control characters, objects, and outcomes in their games as they increase the difficulty level and add more features.
