After school programs

 

REGISTER HERE 

Registration for the Fall 2023 is now closed.

 

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. 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

FALL 2023 PROGRAMS

 

 

 

 

FALL SCHEDULE CLASS DATES


Program Class Dates No-class dates
LEGO Structural Engineering 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20  
Sewing 101

10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4

  
LEGO Mechanical Engineering 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21  
Robotics 101 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14  
Acting 101

10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

 11/22
MadScience STEM Odyssey

10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29

 11/22
PUMA Choir 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9

11/9 Veteran's Day Assembly

5/16 PUMA Choir Concert
Spanish 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 2/1 1/25 conference
Chess

10/6, 10/13, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12

  
Art Club

10/6, 10/13*, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12

 *4:45PM End time for Art Club on 10/13

  

 

FALL CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Structural Engineering - Around the World

LEGO® Structural Engineering class offers an integrated STEM class curriculum emphasizing load, balance, architecture as well as history, language arts, and team decision making. Specially designed to teach small motor skills, spatial reasoning, counting, introduction to addition and subtraction. This is a hands-on class where students will build and design with Lego bricks while learning about the world through major iconic buildings like the Taj Mahal and more.

Min/Max - 12/24

Grades - K-1

When - Mondays 3:15pm - 4:15pm Commons

Tuition - $245 for 7 classes (+$1 administrative fee)

 

Sewing 101 - FULL

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, accessories students will develop their skills while unleashing their creativity.

 

Min/Max - 7/9

Grades - 3-5

When - Mondays 3:15pm - 4:15pm Art Room

Tuition - $125 for 10 classes

 

 

Mechanical Engineering - Physics of Weather

LEGO® Mechanical Engineering offers an integrated STEM class as well as history, language arts, and team decision making. This is a hands-on class where students will build working machines with Lego and receive an introduction to levers, gears, pulleys and more using batteries and motors. Emphasis on weather events, climate, and aerodynamics used in climatology including weather vane, tides, hurricanes and more.

Min/Max - 12/24

Grades - 2-3

When - Tuesdays 3:15pm - 4:15pm Commons

Tuition - $245 for 7 classes (+$1 administrative fee)

Robotics 101 - Mastering Motion - CANCELLED

Robotics 101 offers an introduction to programming basics and advanced mechanical engineering using computers, sensors, and block programming software. Learn about levers, pulleys, gears and motion through computer control of your LEGO machines. Build multiple models focusing on a different sensor or area of programming while solving challenges each class.

Min/Max - 12/24

Grades - 4-5

When - Tuesdays 3:15pm - 4:15pm Art Room

Tuition - $325 for 7 classes (+$1 administrative fee)

 

Acting 101 - FULL

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.

Min/Max - 5/12

Grades - 3-5

When - Wednesdays 1:45pm - 2:45pm Commons

Tuition - $195 for 10 classes (+$1 administrative fee)

 

MadScience - STEM Odyssey - FULL

STEM Odyssey - In this STEM program, students explore a variety of topics and learn about the wonders of both the life and physical sciences.  They explore themes and answer questions like “What makes your hair stand up?”, “Is it a magnet or magic?”, and “Just what are carbs anyway?”.  Students who are interested in Life and Physical Sciences will be intrigued in our inquiry and project-based classes.

Min/Max - 12/20

Grades - 1-5

When - Wednesdays 1:45pm - 2:45pm Art Room

Tuition - $230 (+$1 administrative fee)

 

PUMA Choir - FULL

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!

Max - 40

Grades - 4-5

When - Thursdays 3:15pm - 4pm Commons (45 minutes)

Tuition - $125

*Program cost is $125 and includes a t-shirt. Additional fee may apply depending on events and transportation to be determined by the teacher.

 

Spanish - FULL

Come and join us in a bilingual, multicultural education which opens doors and minds to the world. PANW offers language immersion classes for students who wish to get a head-start before high school and have fun while learning a language. The class is taught by an experienced teacher using the curriculum that is carefully designed by language experts in the field.
Min/Max - 7/20
Grades - 1-5 (to be opened for K if there are spots available)
When - Thursdays 3:15pm - 4:15pm Art Room
Tuition: $345 (including material) for 12 classes from Oct 19 '23 - Feb 1 '24 (+$1 administrative fee)
 

Art Club - Acrylic Painting

Introduction to the material and how to use, clean store. This includes information on how to apply paint to the canvas, and create different brushstrokes, blending, and layering and color mixing. Students will experiment with different brush sizes and types to see how they can create different effects. palette knives, and other painting tools.
We'll use the art terminology in each painting by focusing on 2 or 3 at the time. This can include discussing color, line, shape, texture, value, space, and form. While working with acrylic paint, students should be encouraged to look for these elements every project and create their own details while following the guidelines and instruction lesson.

Min/Max - 12/20

Grades - 1-5 UPDATED!

When - Fridays 3:15pm - 4:30pm Art Room (75 minutes)

(4:45PM end time on 10/13)

Tuition - $250 for 10 classes (+$1 administrative fee)

 

Chess Club - FULL

Beginners through advanced players are welcome at Chess Club! Make new friends while learning chess skills and practicing together each session. Chess has been proven to improve focus and critical thinking! In our classroom, chess is also a fun game where we build confidence, socialize, and practice sportsmanship.
We will adjust each Chess Club to the students who attend to make sure all players learn! Beginners will learn chess fundamentals from castling to checkmate. We will learn tactics and checkmate patterns to build confidence finishing a game. We may even learn advanced tournament skills while learning from famous chess games!

Min/Max - 10/50

Grades - K-5

When - Fridays 3:15pm - 4:15pm Commons

Tuition - $200 for 10 classes (+$1 administrative fee)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

The small print

 

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

 

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