ENRICHMENT
PTSA provides opportunities to help enrich your child's education. In addition to the after school opportunities listed here, PTSA also supports (with volunteers and/or through financial support) a variety of school-day enrichment programs including assemblies, author visits, our Art Volunteer program, field trips, service learning, scholastic magazines, a school garden, STEAM activities, and student leadership clubs.
After School Enrichment Classes
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After School Enrichment Classes ::
Spring Season: Mar 31-Jun 6
Registration Open: 2/24 (7pm)-3/9
*No classes on 4/14-4/18, 5/23, 5/26
**Volunteer Chaperones needed (and receive a discount/early registration): More Info here
***Interested in Carpooling, Walking Bus or Registration Reminders? Please Sign-up HERE.
THEATRE WEEK RETURNS MAR 24-29 I SCHOOL PLAY Pinocchio with MCT: grades K-5
LEARN AND PLAY- ACTIVE MINDS (PE GAMES + SEL): gym
Grades K-3: Mondays 8-9AM ($227)
The Active Minds Class is a fusion between Physical Education and Social Emotional Learning; bringing together fast paced and exciting team building challenges while teaching themes such as self-awareness, social awareness, conflict resolution, diversity, the circle of control and many more. (8 weeks) Active Minds Website
SMART WITH ART: commons
Grades K-5: Mondays 4-5pm ($234)
Join Smart with Art as we explore an assortment of art mediums in an education environment. Discover art history and culture content as we expand our creative mind with our imagination. Each session, students will delve into a variety of art materials and methods through our processed oriented exciting lessons. Experience clay, sculpture, metal, printmaking, charcoal, watercolors, acrylic, pastels and more! Each session offers all new and exciting projects, a variety of materials and methods, and stimulating art experiences. Our session includes a sketchbook and concludes with an enriching art show. Dress for mess and join Smart with Art this session for creativity and fun! (8 weeks) Smart with Art Website
CTB BASKETBALL: gym
Grades 1-3: Mondays 4-5pm ($227): (8 weeks)
Grades 4-5: Tuesdays 4-5pm ($250): (9 weeks)
Lil Ballers: A after-school program for students of ALL SKILL sets in the 1st - 3rd grades. Students will have a blast learning the fundamentals of basketball, sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy habits while practicing skills and having fun. Sessions are designed for students to explore the game in a fun and nurturing environment. Exciting games such as “Fry the bacon” and sharks and minnows” are enjoyed.
Ballers: A after-school program for students of ALL skill sets in the 4th & 5th grades. Sessions are fun filled with exciting games like “poison” and “bump” and also feature fundamental training like ball handling, passing and shooting. CTB Basketball Website
SING AND PLAY PRODUCTIONS: commons
Grades K-5: Tuesdays 4-5pm ($295):
Come sing and play with Ms. Paige as we put on the musical Fairy Tale Mystery! In this show, two detectives lead a search across the kingdom to bring back happily-ever-afters when the wishing star goes missing. Each week, students will learn songs, dances, and lines and then present the show to friends and family during the last class of the session. (9 weeks) Sing and Play Website
EXCEL WITH CHESS: gym
Grades K-5: Wednesdays 2:20-3:30pm ($264)
Kids learn chess in a fun, safe environment with encouragement, independent practice resources, and engaging lessons. We strive to ensure every student is learning a new skill in each class! Multiple instructors ensure we can have multiple groups at various levels. (9 weeks) Excel with Chess Website
RAINY DAY DINNER CLUB: commons
Grades 3-5: Wednesdays 2:20-4:30pm ($555)
Each week, students learn basic cooking skills while making dinner for their family! We use the perspective of food, cooking, and nutrition to learn about geography, math skills, science, and culture, while helping kids develop a lifelong love of fresh ingredients. Our hands-on cooking classes are fun and delicious, and are a wonderful way to develop enthusiasm for the kitchen, while practicing knife skills and kitchen safety. Each dish feeds a family of 4-6 and goes home in oven-ready cookware with baking instructions. (9 weeks) Rainy Day Dinner Club Website
Gardening with Little Green Acres: garden/commons
Grades 3-5: Thursdays 4-5pm ($364):
Hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and growing green thumbs! Does your child love to dig in the dirt, explore nature, and create things with their hands? This gardening course is the perfect way to spark their curiosity about plants, science, and sustainability! Each week, young gardeners will experiment, plant, and build while discovering the secrets of soil, seeds, pollinators, hydroponics, and more. Kids will gain real gardening skills through hands-on projects like making seed bombs, setting up a mini hydroponics system, propagating plants, and designing their own garden layouts. What They’ll Learn: The difference between dirt and nutrient-rich soil, How to plant seeds for success, Ways to protect plants from temperature, pests, and poor conditions, How pollinators help plants grow and how to support them, Fun and surprising ways to grow plants without seeds,The magic of companion planting for healthier gardens, What They’ll Do: Create their own mini greenhouse, Grow plants in water-based hydroponic systems, Design and plant a container garden, Craft bee & butterfly feeders and garden markers, Earn a Gardening Course Completion Certificate. With plenty of time for hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and creative projects, this course blends science, nature, and fun—helping kids gain confidence in the garden while growing a lifelong love of plants. (9 weeks) Little Green Acres Website
Persuasive Communications: commons
Grades 3-5: Thursdays 4-5pm ($269):
This Persuasive Communication Bootcamp teaches the essentials of compelling communication through games and activities. Taught by the champion of Harvard University's 49th Annual Speech and Debate Tournament, students will learn how to form a thesis, research arguments, and use body language to effectively communicate their points of view. The course culminates in each student presenting the speech they have developed on the topic of their choice to fellow students, coaches, and parents at our showcase. Our camp's personalized instruction is designed to teach the power of persuasion, whether they are beginner or seasoned speakers. (9 weeks) Free Speak Website
SOCCER SHOTS: gym
Grades K-2: Thursdays 4-4:45pm ($279):
Grades 3-5: Thursdays 5-5:45pm ($279):
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. Soccer Shots focuses on individual skill, fitness, and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for children to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner. (9 weeks) Soccer Shots Website
ODYSSEY STEM INSTITUTE: VEX ROBOTICS
Grades K-2: Fridays 4-4:50pm ($347) gym
Grades 3-5: Fridays 4-4:50pm ($347) commons
This educational (non-competitive) robotics class uses VEX Go (K-2)/VEX IQ (3-5) equipment in a tactile makerspace for experientially-focused enlightenment appropriate for those seeking to discover, develop and evolve in their affinity for robotics. Our class is an immersive, unconventional experience that challenges individuals to lean into their natural inquisitiveness through mindful strategies and merges S.T.E.M. subject matters with meaningful, engaging recreational activities. We incorporate social-emotional well-being by igniting one's confidence, self-awareness, growth mindset, respect, empathy and agency to make responsible decisions. At Odyssey S.T.E.M. Institute, individuals will explore digital 3D schematics, observe, manipulate and propagate a robot's behavior and utilize block-based and text-based coding. (8 weeks) Odyssey STEM Robotics Website
Winter After School Enrichment: classes run Jan 6th-Mar 14th (no class: 1/20, 1/28-1/31, 2/13, 2/14, 2/17, 3/7)
LEARN AND PLAY- ACTIVE MINDS (PE GAMES + SEL): (Grades K-3) 8-9am- 8 weeks ($128 reduced price)
SMART WITH ART: (Grades K-5) Mondays 4-5pm - 8 weeks ($242)
CTB BASKETBALL: (Grades 1-3) Mondays 4-5pm - 8 weeks ($226)
CTB BASKETBALL: (Grades 4-5) Tuesdays 4-5pm - 9 weeks ($250)
EXCEL WITH CHESS: (Grades K-5) Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm - 9 weeks ($264)
RAINY DAY DINNER CLUB: (Grades 3-5) Wednesdays 2:30-4:30pm 9 weeks ($555)
SOCCER SHOTS: (Grades K-2) Thursdays 4-4:45pm - 7 weeks ($216)
SOCCER SHOTS: (Grades 3-5) Thursdays 5-5:45pm - 7 weeks ($216)
ODYSSEY STEM INSTITUTE- VEX ROBOTICS: (Grades K-2) Thursdays 4-4:50pm - 8 weeks ($337)
ODYSSEY STEM INSTITUTE- VEX ROBOTICS: (Grades 3-5) Fridays 4-4:50pm - 8 weeks ($337)
Fall After School Enrichment: classes run Sep 23-Nov 22 (no class: 10/18, 10/31, 11/11)
SMART WITH ART: (Grades K-5) Mondays 4-5pm - 8 weeks ($224)
CTB BASKETBALL: (Grades 1-3) Mondays 4-5pm - 8 weeks ($199)
CTB BASKETBALL: (Grades 4-5) Tuesdays 4-5pm - 9 weeks ($221)
EXCEL WITH CHESS: (Grades K-5) Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm - 9 weeks ($232)
SOCCER SHOTS: (Grades K-2) Wednesdays 2:30-3:15pm - 9 weeks ($259)
SOCCER SHOTS: (Grades 3-5) Wednesdays 3:25-4:10pm - 9 weeks ($259)
ODYSSEY STEM INSTITUTE- VEX ROBOTICS: (Grades K-2) Thursdays 4-4:50pm - 8 weeks ($337)
ODYSSEY STEM INSTITUTE- VEX ROBOTICS: (Grades 3-5) Fridays 4-4:50pm - 8 weeks ($337)
Policy and FAQs
Each after-school enrichment class requires volunteer chaperones to attend EACH class. A 50% discount on the class price is offered to the volunteer chaperone's child. If you are interested in committing to be the volunteer chaperone, please email enrichment@ellabakerptsa.org BEFORE you register your child for a class. See the Volunteer Chaperone Agreement for responsibilities. If a volunteer chaperone is not found for a class, that class will be cancelled.
Registration for PTSA enrichment classes is via homeroom.com. For instructions and help with Homeroom, please see https://homeroom.helpscoutdocs.com/category/6-for-parents
The curriculum of each class is suitable for both new and continuing students, as the instructors of each class adapt the curriculum to ensure all students are learning.
To be inclusive of all students in our learning community, scholarships based on financial need are available. If you need a scholarship, please email the school councilor Melissa Foss at mfoss@lwsd.org. Financial need scholarship students will be given priority registration by reserving 10% of class enrollment. If these spots are not claimed, they will be released to the waiting list.
Refunds will ONLY be issued until registration closes. Withdrawing from the class after the first class will result in NO refund. To request a refund & withdraw from class email enrichment@ellabakerptsa.org
Late registration, shortly after registration closes, MIGHT be permitted- at the discretion of the PTSA- with a 25$ late fee.
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