THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS FOR ALLOWING US TO RUN THESE CLASSES THIS QUARTER

Chaperones: Suzanne Ender, Tevfik Karacan, Nia Par, Mina Sauls (Committee member too), Lisa Sheffield (Enrichment VP too), Palani Vairavan, and Tonya Volegova

And, Monique Widjaja (Committee Member) and the many PTSA board members who also volunteer to support this program. 

The program will need volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year email enrichment@mannptsa.org if interested. 

Spring 2019 Enrichment Class Schedule 

Art & Science Room

Spanish (1-5)

Cartooniveristy (2-5) 

Painting and Drawing

(K-5)

Trendy Crafts (K-5) 

No Enrichment Classes

Gym

Game Time

(2-5)

Drama (1-5)

Running Club (2-5)

SEA (Speed, Explosion, and Agility) (2-5) 

CANCELLED 

Room 126 /

Portable 376

 Jr. Robotics (2-5)

Chess (1-5) 

Spanish 

Art, music, drama, games and skits guide our curriculum for our Spanish Classes. We offer after school classes for returning and new students. All grade levels welcome! Grace Kaplan is a seasoned teacher, very dynamic, creative and loves to share her native language. 

When: Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Fee: $105

6-week session

Registration Closed

Game Time 

A program that features all the best backyard Tag & Sports games! Participants will play all the playground favorites that player love – Sharks & Minnows, Capture the Flag, Torpedo, Wall Ball, Numbers Game, Safe Base, Soccer, Kickball, Dodgeball and MORE! OTA covers all the bases with our emphasis on playing, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness. Don’t miss out on the FUN!

When: Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Fee: $81

6-week session

Registration Closed

Jr. Robotics

Welcome to the world of Lego robotics. In this class we will use LEGO Education’s WeDo robotics system for budding engineers. Students will be partnered to explore the different aspects of robotic engineering and programming through several fun and easy builds using WeDo’s simple graphical programming software, motors, and sensors.

Fee: $97

6-week session

Registration Closed

Cartooniversity 

A unique opportunity for kids of all skill levels to explore the art of cartooning with professional cartoonist/illustrator Jeff Johnson. Multiple projects and a positive classroom environment make this one-of-a-kind cartooning class fun, exciting and challenging. Areas of study include: expressions, facial features, action/movement, character development, layout, backgrounds, perspective, lettering and more! The emphasis is on developing each student’s own style. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

Fee: $121; 6-week session 

Registration Closed

Drama 

Adventure Children’s Theatre creates original works for the stage and fosters community by putting “play in the play.” During drama classes, students will learn acting skills and how to memorize lines. Students will play theater games and meet new friends. On the final day, kids will perform their play on the final day. This is a drama club and students will be required to attend all practices and an evening performance on June 11th

When: Tuesdays,3:30-5:00 pm (90 minute class) This class follows a different schedule see below 

Fee: $151; 8-week session 

Registration Closed

Painting and Drawing 

Let’s build creative self-confidence that will last a lifetime! In this fun and welcoming class, students will work with a variety of drawing and painting materials as they explore several fundamental processes and techniques in both disciplines. Through a series of step-by-step lessons, they’ll build an ability to more accurately draw and paint what they observe and also have an opportunity to illustrate concepts and ideas from their imaginations. Working with professional grade products, they’ll practice proper handling of the tools and materials as they learn about the elements of visual art through applied design principles.

When:Wednesdays,2:00-3:00 p.m.

Fee: $159; 7-week session

Registration Closed

 Running Club 

Our After School running club is a parent-led program that will encourage students in 2-5 grades to get moving and run or run/walk in a fun and encouraging setting for 20-30 minutes once a week after school. We will meet behind the stairs and will stretch and warm up before running laps around the soccer field. Parent volunteers will keep track of students’ distances, and students will earn incentives when they reach cumulative distances of 5k, 10k, 13.1 miles (half marathon) and 26.2 miles (marathon) during the quarter. Parents who are approved LWSD volunteers are welcome to come and run with their students.

When:Wednesdays,2:00-2:50 p.m. (50 minute class) 

 Fee: $25; 5-week session

Registration closed

Trendy Crafts Room to Bloom 

Join Trendy Crafts each week and create a unique craft project to decorate your space! Let  your creativity bloom this spring and create new projects each week! This session Trendy Crafts is going all out with glass trinket trays, pom-pom canvas and, a very sweet Mother’s Day surprise!!

Fee: $135; 7-week session

Registration closed

SEA (Speed, Explosion, Agility) CANCELLED 

Calling all athletes! Join One on One for our intense SEA program. We will combine elements of a running program with dynamic lower body, upper body, and explosive movement exercises, stretching and drills. We will combine these techniques with fun games that will focus on agility, reaction, and teamwork. This will be a great class for footwork, strengthening, and speed to get in great shape for sports seasons.

Fee: $108; 7-week session

Chess

Learning and playing chess provides a host of benefits, including improved memory, problem-solving skills, an enhanced ability to think ahead, and potential performance improvement in math and science. The goal is to ensure that all of our students improve at chess, gain valuable life skills, and most importantly, have fun. 

Fee: $124; 7-week session

Registration closed