Tuesdays & Thursdays:
Mandarin DI Homework Help| Grades 6-8 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | $350
This class with SPEF Tutoring Partner, Hodis Learning, is designed as a helper class for students currently enrolled in the Dual Immersion Mandarin Program at SPMS. The teacher will help students review content and offer students homework help, by practicing Traditional Mandarin reading, writing & conversation skills.
Wednesdays & Fridays:
Musical Theater | Grades 6-8 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | $425 (Spring only)
Musical Theatre is Back at SPMS! Production by San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre (SGVMT). This vocational style program will teach and strengthen each student’s fundamentals for performing in musical theater with coaching in singing, acting, dance, character development, and text analysis. This program culminates with students performing in a public performance of Broadway style musical “TBD”. This course is great for all students with an interest in performing in music theatre.
Wednesdays:
Knitting w/ Mrs. Ryu | Grades 6-8 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | $285
New this Fall! Join SPMS teacher, Mrs. Ryu in this beginner knitting course, but intermediate knitters are welcome to join our knitting bee. Students will learn to cast on, knit, and purl. Projects will include items such as bookmarks, mini scarves, small stuffed toys, bean bags, coasters, washcloths, and envelope purses.
Robotics | Grades 6-8 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | $350
The goal of this class is to have students gain a better understanding of basic engineering and robotics, to participate, and to build teamwork. The class is set up for self-discovery with offers for direct instruction. Content for the class is based on the 2022 First Lego League (FLL) ‘Super-Powered’ Robotics competition.
Thursdays:
Music Theater Thursdays with SGVMT (Thu 3 – 5pm) | Grades 6-8 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | $285 (Fall only)
Music Theater Thursdays! Students will train with music theater professionals from the San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre (SGVMT) led by Artistic Director Bobby Hundley, Ray Rochelle, and Music Director Jon Howie. This program will teach and strengthen each student’s fundamentals for performing in music theater with coaching in acting, singing, improv, character development, and text analysis in a fun and creative environment. In addition to scene study, students will learn auditioning technique, select audition pieces and receive professional coaching on their Broadway song(s). This class is great for both new and experienced music theatre students. Participation in this program does not guarantee a role in SPMS’ Spring 2024 Musical produced by SGVMT. Proposed Class dates are: 09/7 – 12/7. Current SPMS SPUSD students only.