Extended Classes
Registration for Winter Classes is now open.
*BECAUSE OF THE SNOW DAYS, ENROLLMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN PAST THE JANUARY 19, 2012 DEADLINE*
For enrollment in new classes, please send in a new registration form and the check in an envelope marked Attn: "PTSA Extended Classes". Checks are payable to Audubon PTSA. We are also now offering the option of paying for your class online. Please see Online Payment Instructions below.
Withdrawal policies, and registration and refund information are listed in our policy document.
Most classes begin 10 minutes after the dismissal bell. Students should proceed directly from their classroom to their after-school class location and check in with their instructor. They may bring a small snack to eat before class begins. Please pick up your student promptly at the end of the extended class.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact Extended Classes Co-Chairs Supriya Natu or Yumna Green.
Online payment Instructions:
1. You DO NOT need a PayPal account, though if you have one, you can use it.
2. Enter student's first & last name, grade of the student and the student's teacher's name. This information helps us enter you properly and quickly on class rosters. And, you might end up paying for someone else!!!
3. Click Add to Cart. Your PayPal Shopping cart page opens every time you click Add to Cart.
4. Please pay in one transaction if you are paying for multiple classes or for multiple. Here's how you do that: On the PayPal Shopping cart page, Click Continue Shopping or click the back button in your browser to return to Audubon PTSA's Extended Classes page (http://audubonpta.org/extendedclasses.aspx) to add another class.
5. Please send in your completed Registration Form(s) even when paying online.
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Art: Drawing, Painting and Sculpture
Time: 9 Tuesdays, Grades K-6, 3:10-4:10 PM
Location: Art-Science Room
Instructor: Rachel Muller
Class Dates: 1/24, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 and 3/27
Cost: $170 (50% off tuition for siblings; materials fee not included. Total for two students: $280. Total for three students: $390.)
Rachel Muller is back with her amazing and popular visual arts courses. In this session, students will explore man-made structures around the world. These are landmarks in architecture, culture and art. We will start with Jefferson’s Monticello, an American landmark. We will draw and paint the Red Square, Golden Temple of India, Great Wall of China and the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. In sculpture we will make Easter Island Moai and more as time will allow.
We will integrate one point perspective and disappearing points. We will capture reflections, sky and clouds, water, sunset, shades, and light. We will use pencils, charcoals, soft pastels, oil pastels, watercolor, acrylic on canvas, and 3D sculpture from clay.
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Chess Club
This class is open to all grades, minimum class size is 8 and maximum class size is 14.
This class is full so we are no longer accepting enrollments for it.
Time: 9 Mondays, 3:10-4:10 PM
Location: Library
Instructor: TBD Chess Star Instructor
Class Dates: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26
Cost: $95
The game of chess is known to enhance the development of valuable critical
thinking and problem solving skills in young children that later can be applied in
math and science. Chess is a universal learning tool; it offers a rare combination
of learning and playing. In the chess club, students will play chess games, solve
chess puzzles, learn chess strategies, and get all the tools to be ahead in the game.
The instructors will follow the Chess Academy curriculum developed by WGM Elena Donaldson, Three Time US Women’s Champion. Our goal is to create a fun and challenging environment for developing important academic skills using the game of chess as a tool. We will also help students who want to play in scholastic chess tournaments. WGM Elena will be available to answer questions by email (chess64@comcast.net) or meet with parents at the local scholastic tournaments. Drama – with Studio East
This class is open to grades 3 to 6, minimum class size is 8 and maximum class size is 12.
Time: 12 Mondays, 3:10-4:40 PM
Location: Audubon Gym
Instructor: Studio East instructor
Class Dates: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16 and 4/23
Cost: $ 175
Perform a one act play complete with costumes and props! We will learn basic stage fundamentals and character development through dynamic and fun exercises. Then we will choose a script, rehearse our play and perform it for our family and friends!
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Drama Kids International for grades K – 3
Minimum class size is 8 and maximum class size is 20.
Time: 12 Fridays, 3:10-4:10 PM
Location: Audubon Gym
Instructor: Drama Kids International instructor
Class Dates: 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/11 and 5/18
Cost: $ 185
Introducing a drama class specially designed for our younger budding talents at Audubon! Whether destined for the stage or the boardroom, Drama Kids prepares them for lifelong success.
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Special Note for 3rd graders registering for Drama classes – You have the option to register either for the Drama Kids International or Studio East class.
Fitness
This class is open to all grades, minimum class size is 8 and maximum class size is 25.
Time: 9 Tuesdays, 3:10 – 4:10 PM
Location: Audubon Gym
Instructors: Dave Brinkman and Sara Sargent
Class Dates: 1/24, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 and 3/27
Cost: $100
Instructors Dave Brinkman and Sara Sargent coach students in a positive, uplifting
and energetic atmosphere that promotes strength resistance training, flexibility, agility, mobility and much more. Students learn these concepts through gameplay, running, jumping,fitness drills and calisthenics. Most of all, the participating students have fun and truly receive a workout in their time in class. If the students are willing to move, they will be served by moving their bodies, burning calories, increasing metabolism and gaining knowledge about fitness by experiencing it.
French
This class is open to all grades. Minimum class size is 6 and maximum class size is 15.
Time: 9 Tuesdays 3:10 – 4:00 PM
Location: Classroom 123 (Mrs. Wilhelm’s classroom)
Instructors: Parisa Behzad-Pour
Class Dates: 1/24, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 and 3/27
Cost: $140 (5% discount for siblings. Total for 2 students: $273.25)
This program is new at Audubon but the teacher, Mme Parisa Behzad-Pour, has been teaching French as an Enrichment/extended program in both public and private schools and she is one of the French instructors at B.C.C. She has11+ years of experience teaching French as a Foreign Language (FFL), French Second Language (FSL), French Immersion and French Core, mainly in North America, as well as earned her Master degree in French Studies from York University (Toronto/Canada).
Her lessons are constructed around five elements for elementary: Total Physical Response activities, songs, games, crafts and culture.
- Total physical response is fun! Children learn new vocabulary through action.
- Music triggers memory. Songs are an integral part of the language learning process.
- Games foster excitement and cooperation. A multitude of action-based games reinforce the target vocabulary.
- Crafts and hands-on activities give children a sense of accomplishment. They are also an opportunity to teach new vocabulary relating to the acts of sharing, helping, and creating.
- Traditions, history and customs of another culture are a vital part of language learning. We introduce children to special foods, daily habits, geography and holidays in a manner that is interesting and engaging.
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Class Cancelled due to low enrollment. NEW!
Hindi – Beginner Language Class
This class is open to grades 1 - 4, minimum class size is 6 and maximum class size is 15.
Time: 9 Mondays, 3:10-4:10 PM
Location: Little room inside Library (enter Library and turn to your right)
Instructor: Anu Sharma
Class Dates: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26
Cost: $169
Instructor Anu Sharma has been teaching Hindi in local schools and giving private tuitions. She now brings her expertise in the language to Audubon for the benefit of our students. Students will learn partial list of vowels and vocabulary, basic salutations, greetings, action words in Hindi using songs, rhymes, games and art. The class will include some Indian culture/art work related to festivals of India.
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Japanese
This class is open to all grades, minimum class size is 5 and maximum class size is 8.
Time: 9 Tuesdays, 3:10-4:40 PM
Location: Library
Instructor: Tomiko Ikegami
Class Dates: 1/24, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 and 3/27
Cost: $140
We are privileged to have instructor Tomiko Ikegami returning to Audubon to offer this class. The class will progress from beginner to advanced level through the course of the school year. Class size is restricted to 4-8 students--this is a great opportunity to introduce your student to a new language and culture. Don't miss out--register early!
LEGO Jr. Engineering – Leap4KidzThis class is open to grades 1-4, minimum class size is 10 and maximum class size is 24.
Time: 8 Mondays 3:10 – 4:10 PM
Location: Art – Science Room
Instructors: Leap4Kidz Instructors
Class Dates: 1/23, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26
Cost: $105
The LEAP4Kidz™ Jr. Engineer class offers an integrated curriculum including math,
science, history, language arts, and team decision making to children using LEGO® bricks. This is a hands-on class where students will build and design with Lego and Technic bricks. Student Builders will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills while learning, exploring, creating, and playing together.
Mad Science – Spectacular Science!This class is open to all grades, minimum class size is 15 and maximum class size is 22
Time: 8 Thursdays 3:10 – 4:10 PM
Location: Art – Science Room
Instructors: Mad Science Instructors
Class Dates: 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 and 3/29
Cost: $107
The Mad Science program is a unique and innovative way to continue the learning
process after school! Your child will have so much fun it is hard to believe that they are actually learning at the same time. Lessons for this session will include the following: TBD
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Martial Arts
This class is open to all grades.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 – 8:15 AM
Location: Audubon Gym
Instructor: KBNM Jennifer Berg and BJM Chelsea Wessling
Class Dates: This class runs continuously throughout the school year in 10-week sessions beginning September 27.
Students may join this class at any time, provided there is space available. Ask for
a pro-rated price.
Cost: $125 for the 10-week session
Emphasis is put on discipline, respect, and learning realistic self-defense. Students develop self-confidence by setting goals, striving for excellence and accomplishing what they set out to do. Physically, students get in better shape while improving posture and coordination and many will acquire skills they never thought possible, unlocking their own potential and giving them a positive outlook that can last a lifetime.No martial arts experience is necessary to join the program.
Questions? Late Registration? Contact Instructor Jennifer Berg at 425-747-9313 or
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Piano/Keyboarding
Beginner/Intermediate Level Class
Time: 8 Thursdays, 3:10 - 4:10 PM
Location: Library
Instructor: Sarah McDonald,
Main Stem Music
Class Dates: 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8,
3/15, 3/22, 3/29
Cost: $125
The focus of this class is on learning through performance. From the very first lesson young learners are performing and even learning to perform together. Using songs that kids hear every day engages them quickly in the study of music. By the end of their first program young learners will have mastered the treble clef and be able to play numerous songs. By the end of the second program they will add the bass clef and many more songs.
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NEW!
Scratch Programming
This class is open to grades 4 – 6, minimum class size is 6 and maximum class size is 12.
Time: 10 Wednesdays, 1:40 - 3:10 PM
Location: Computer lab
Instructor: Abhay Joshi
Class Dates: 1/25, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 and 4/11
Cost: $ 205
Using the powerful SCRATCH programming environment we will introduce students to principles of computer-based problem-solving, and show them how to use their thinking skills to create exciting animation.
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Spanish By Lango
This class is open to all grades, minimum class size is 6 and maximum class size is 12.
Time: 9 Wednesdays, 1:40 - 2:40 PM
Location: Art – Science Room
Instructor: Lango instructors
Class Dates: 1/25, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 and 3/28
Cost: $ 113 for returning students; $148 for new students ($148 includes activity book, vocabulary stickers and music CD)
Introducing Spanish language the Lango way! This class combines proven instructional methods with songs, games, crafts, stories and dance; to create an environment in which kids love to learn.
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