After school programs

 

REGISTRATION OPENS 9/12 AT 11AM  

 

Registration forms can be found by signing into your PTSA account and going to My Forms/Paperwork. PTSA members will find their desired program registration forms there for each child that qualifies. Complete and submit all program registration forms in which you want to register and for each child that you would like to register. Don't forget to check out at the end! The link to your shopping cart can be found at the top of the page. 

 

Registrations will close on the cut-off date or when a program gets fully booked, whichever comes first. If spots remain in a program after the cutoff date, students may be allowed to enroll at the discretion of VP Programs and Rosa Parks PTSA will automatically add a late fee of $25 for each registration after the cut-off date.

 

 

After School Program registration is available to PTSA members only! 

Become a PTSA member here!  

 

WHAT IS AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT?

 

PTSA volunteers organize afterschool enrichment classes as a service to the parents and students at Rosa Parks Elementary. PTSA partners with local vendors and Rosa Parks teachers to offer before and after-school programs. We do this as a service to the school community. For these local vendor programs, registration fees are paid to our vendors except for $1 which goes to PTSA to cover administrative costs.

 

Here's how it works: Register your child for a class. All classes are held right at Rosa Parks.  After school is dismissed, your student need only walk over to the space (commons, gym, or Art Room) where their enrichment class is offered. The class will be run by a professional instructor in their field. In addition, there will be a parent volunteer chaperoning the class to make sure your student is safe and happy until you pick them up. If your child does not show up to a class for which they are registered, we will contact you immediately by calling the phone number you have provided. Please be aware the call will likely come from a volunteer’s number that is unknown to you.

 

Students will go directly from their classroom to the space where the program will take place, to sign up with the program's chaperone.  Each program has a minimum number of students who must enroll for the program to run. There is also a maximum number of students that may enroll in each program. 

 

There are no refunds for before and after school programs. The only exception is if a program does not enroll the minimum number of students, a full refund will be given. Refunds will not be offered for classes within a session that must be canceled due to LWSD closure (weather, etc.) or lack of a chaperone.

 

Find out more information about After School Programs Policies

 

CLASS CHAPERONES

 

All clubs must have an adult family member as a chaperon who will be on-site throughout the entire session, signing students in (and contacting the office/family if a child is absent), and signing the students out.

 

Chaperones must be Rosa Parks PTSA members and be LWSD-approved volunteers. You can read more on how to register on the Volunteering in LWSD page on the LWSD website.

 

Sign up to chaperone a class and get free tuition. Contact us at programs@rosaparksptsa.org if you would like to chaperone all the dates in the session, and we'll refund the program fees*! 

*Available for select programs

 

If there is no available volunteer for a session, that session will need to be canceled.

 

FINANCIAL AID

 

We don't want anyone missing out on after-school classes. Rosa Parks PTSA offers scholarships as well as membership subsidies to help with these expenses to those that qualify. Funding is limited. Please, contact the school counselor, Euki Hirano, for more information at ehirano@lwsd.org.

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PARENTS

 

 

Please read the After School Programs Policies thoroughly before registering for a program.  Please review and learn about our communication methods regarding last minute program cancellations, late pick up fees, & more in the after school policies page.

 
Every class in every program needs a PTSA member chaperone who is an LWSD-approved chaperone. Each program will either have a dedicated chaperone or parents will take turns and sign-up to chaperone. If you would like to be the dedicated chaperone for a program in which your child is enrolled in exchange for a tuition refund*, contact us at programs@rosaparksptsa.org
*You will receive confirmation from VP Programs if you are selected as the dedicated chaperone. Tuition refund will be given after program ends and chaperoning duties have concluded. Available for select programs only. Without chaperones, a program will be cancelled.
 
All chaperones need to be PTSA members and approved LWSD Volunteers. Please submit your application or renewal application for volunteering as soon as possible so you may be approved before chaperoning. Volunteering in LWSD page on the LWSD website.  

 

FALL 2024 PROGRAMS

 

 

Registration for Fall 2024 after school programs will open Thursday, 9/12 at 11am for PTSA members. Registration will close once classes are full or 9/19 at 11:59pm, whichever occurs first. Registration forms can be found by signing in to your www.rosaparksptsa.org account and going to My Forms/Paperwork.

 

 

 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

 

Bachs’ Harmony Keys: Piano Class - FULL

Location: Art Room

Grades: K - 5

Dates: Mondays (9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9)

(No Class: 11/11 Veteran's Day)

Time:  3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Class Description:
Our Piano Class is thoughtfully designed for K-5th graders who have a passion for exploring classical music with the piano keyboard. Students will develop essential skills such as hand position, note-reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm, and music theory. They will also have the chance to learn and play a diverse selection of enjoyable pieces, enriching their learning experience. Keyboards and headphones are provided in class, and each student will receive a lesson book. A New Bach Music School Certificate of Completion will be awarded by the end of the session.

Price: $399 (+$1 administrative fee)

Minimum Enrollment: 5 / Maximum Enrollment: 16

 

 

Acting 101

Location: Art Room

Grades: 3 - 5

Dates: Tuesdays (10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 - Final Performance)

Time:  3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Class Description:
Learn to act! We’ll explore character creation through improvisation, theater games, and scene work. We will build an encouraging environment in which to play! Then, we'll work on a play to share with our friends and family at the end of class.

Price: $200 (+$1 administrative fee)

Minimum Enrollment: 12 / Maximum Enrollment: 24

 

Sewing 101

Location: Art Room

Grades: 4 – 5 (may open for Grade 3 if there is space)

Dates: Wednesdays (10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4)

(No Class: 11/27 Thanksgiving Break)

Time:  1:45 PM to 2:45 PM

Class Description:
Attention, budding fashionistas and creative minds of our school! We are thrilled to announce the opening of our exciting new after-school program, "Sewing 101," designed especially for elementary students who are eager to learn the art of sewing. This hands-on program will introduce students to the basics of sewing in a fun and interactive environment. From threading needles to stitching patterns, participants will learn step-by-step techniques to master the art of sewing. Through exciting projects, such as creating simple bags, stuffed animals, and accessories, students will develop their skills while unleashing their creativity.

Price: $112.50

Maximum Enrollment: 10

 

Ready, STEM, Go! - FULL

Location: Art Room

Grades: 1-5

Dates: Thursdays (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5)

(No Class: 10/31)

Time:  3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Class Description:
In this program, children learn foundational science and find out how STEM is at work in the world around them! They learn about the animal kingdom, both on land and under the sea. They make mixtures and explore the science of motion and energy. They also discover the technology that powers our modern world.

Price: $241 (+$1 administrative fee)

Minimum Enrollment: 12 / Maximum Enrollment: 20

 

 

Spanish

Location: Art Room

Grades: 1-5

Dates: Fridays (10/4, 10/11, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20)

(No Class: 10/18 LEAP Day, 11/29 Thanksgiving Break)

Time:  3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Class Description:

Our program has been developed for Elementary students who want to learn Spanish by singing, playing, and using their creativity. We cover basic vocabulary (greetings, colors, numbers, weather, feelings) and everyday conversation that help them interact with Spanish speakers. using a TPR (Total Physical Response) and Project-Based Method.

Price: $250 (+$1 administrative fee)

Minimum Enrollment: 10 / Maximum Enrollment: 20

 

 

Foundational Engineering - FULL

Location: Commons

Grades: 1-4

Dates: Mondays (9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9)

(No Class: 11/11 Veteran's Day)

Time:  3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Class Description:
This program gives students the tools they need to understand mechanical movement and the importance of simple machines. They will see these moving parts up-close as they follow instructions to build various machines and contraptions, then use the models to develop new design ideas, test out physics concepts, and even play games with their partners and classmates. Whether they are the creative-constructive type or prefer the inquisitive-deconstructive way of learning, this program is sure to spark your students’ engineering interests.

Price: $200 (+$1 administrative fee)

Minimum Enrollment: 8 / Maximum Enrollment: 20

 

 

Chess Club with Excel With Chess

Location: Commons

Grades: K-5

Dates: Tuesdays (10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3)

Time:  3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Class Description:
We will meet every Tuesday after school in the commons. Our class structure is: 20 minutes of practice play, 20 minutes of lessons split up into groups based on skill, and a 20-minute in-class tournament round.

Price: $220 (+$1 administrative fee)

Minimum Enrollment: 10 / Maximum Enrollment: 60

 

 

Odyssey Robotics: VEX GO (K-2) Robotics & VEX IQ (3-5) Robotics - FULL

Location: Commons

Grades: K-5

Dates: Wednesdays (10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20)

Time:  1:45 PM to 2:45 PM

Class Description:
Our program is a tactile makerspace designed for experientially-focused enlightenment and is appropriate for those seeking to discover, develop and evolve in their affinity for robotics.

Price: $299 (+$1 administrative fee)

Minimum Enrollment: 10 / Maximum Enrollment: 60

 

 

Puma Choir - FULL

Location: Music Room / Commons

Grades: 4-5

Dates: Thursdays (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 - Final Performance in the Evening)

(No Class: 11/28 Thanksgiving Break, 12/26 Winter Break, 1/2 Winter Break, 1/30 Half Day for Conferences, 2/13 Mid-Winter Break, 3/13 Possible Drama Performance, 4/17 Spring Break)

Time:  3:15 PM to 4:00 PM

Class Description:
Puma Choir is open to all 4th and 5th graders who love to sing. Enrollment is limited to 40 students. We will learn how to make music in a group setting that is performance based and with particular emphasis on collaboration and ensemble skills. Students must come with a willingness to sing, focus, participate, learn, encourage one another, and have fun!

Price: $150

Maximum Enrollment: 40

 

 

Dance

Location: Commons

Grades: 1-5

Dates: Fridays (10/4, 10/11, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 - Final Performance)

(No Class: 10/18 LEAP Day, 11/29 Thanksgiving Break)

Time:  3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

Class Description:

Students will learn various styles of dance styles and will perform a dance on the last day.

Price: $250 (+$1 administrative fee)

Minimum Enrollment: 5 / Maximum Enrollment: 30

 

 

Puma Running Club

Location: Rosa Parks Fields

Grades: 4-5

Dates: Mondays (9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/1, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12)

(No Class: 11/11 Veteran's Day, 12/23 Winter Break, 12/30 Winter Break, 1/20 MLK Day, 2/17 Mid-Winter Break)

Time: 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM

Class Description: 

Puma Running Club is open to all 4th and 5th graders who are interested to add a routine to run, jog, or walk and improve their physical fitness. Enrollment is limited to 40 students. It is a 30 minute after school program with the idea to build confidence, build leadership, and learn the basics of running. An optional goal for this club is to commemorate our time together by participating in a local 5k race at the end of the year. This is a rain or shine club, so there will be no weather cancelations. Students must be prepared to have a positive attitude, give their full effort, and most importantly have fun! Runners are expected to be dressed for the weather. Classes will continue if it is a working LWSD full day of school. 

Price: $150

Maximum Enrollment: 40

 


 

The small print

 

Individuals requiring accommodations to attend or participate in these programs, please contact Lakshmi at programs@rosaparksptsa.org

 

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