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After School

After School Enrichment Programs
Spring 2024 Schedule:

Monday, January 29 – Friday, June 7, 2024

Check Out Our Expanded Afterschool Program Based on Parent Feedback:
NEW Classes, MORE Classes, and an Extended Day Program!

We are offering an extended day program for parents and caregivers who prefer to pick up at 5:30pm on Mondays-Thursdays. Students must be registered for the full semester.

MONDAY – THURSDAY  3:30-5:00pm  
FRIDAY 2:30-4:00pm (1:30-3:00pm on early Shabbat dismissal)

MONDAY – THURSDAY 5:00-5:30pm Homework Room or Quiet Reading: $150/day for the semester

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All classes require a minimum number of students.
Fees are non-refundable.
No after school when school is closed.

Spring Semester

-   MONDAY

Kindergarten-1st Grade Martial Arts with Johnny Karate, Johnny Karate NYC, $650

Join a high energy and fun class with Sensei John, who encourages students to share his enthusiasm for the martial arts. Johnny Karate NYC is a proud partner of the Hyper Martial Arts system, which includes synchronized training and martial arts tricking. The class features a combination of multiple disciplines, including kickboxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and muay thai. Students will stay active and develop well-rounded athleticism, learn effective self-defense and conflict resolution skills, build confidence in every aspect of life, and master the foundations of martial arts and gymnastics.The class fee includes a uniform for new students. There will be belt promotion at the end of the semester for an additional fee.

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1st – 4th Grade Fabric Arts and Clay with Iviva Olenick, Lower School Art Teacher, $625

Students will explore a range of materials, primarily fabric arts and clay. Projects will include weaving; sewing; experimenting and/or sculpting with fabrics, yarns, markers and paint; and playing, building and sculpting with model magic and air dry clay. The instructor will help students hone skills with these media, and develop projects combining materials beyond what’s listed to match interests and needs. Students will have opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively.

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-   TUESDAY

Kindergarten – 1st Grade AcroDance with Mariel Blatt, $625

Let your kids build strength and stamina while having a blast l! With the guidance, effective spotting, and progression-based teaching of their AcroDance-certified teacher, children will be taught how to safely do forward rolls, cartwheels, increase their flexibility, and more. Allow your child to discover and surprise themself with abilities they never knew they had in a friendly, informed, and encouraging environment. Mariel can’t wait to meet your little future superstar AcroDancers!

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1st – 4th Grade Martial Arts with Johnny Karate, Johnny Karate NYC, $650

Join a high energy and fun class with Sensei John Johnny Karate NYC, who encourages students to share his enthusiasm for the martial arts. Johnny Karate NYC is a proud partner of the Hyper Martial Arts system, which includes synchronized training and martial arts tricking. The class features a combination of multiple disciplines, including kickboxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and muay thai. Students will stay active and develop well-rounded athleticism, learn effective self-defense and conflict resolution skills, build confidence in every aspect of life, and master the foundations of martial arts and gymnastics.The class fee includes a uniform for new students. There will be belt promotion at the end of the semester for an additional fee.

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-   WEDNESDAY

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Just Play with Anne Lilly, Lower School Physical Education Teacher, $625

The heart and soul of childhood is play. “Just Play” is a joyful hour of group play for K-2 grade students based on what it is like when neighborhood children gather casually to play in a backyard after school. Children will be taught sports skills, classic group games that build social connections, and will be given options to play imaginatively or quietly in smaller groups. In addition, they will be given ownership over a democratic group decision-making process, where they select activities for each class from a growing list of options.

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2nd – 4th Grade Paint, Paint, and More Paint with Oliver Perry, Art Educator, $625

In our painting class, we’ll explore the basics of painting in a warm, nurturing environment, where everyone is an artist! Children will explore tempera, acrylic and watercolor paint. We will practice color mixing, paint big and small, and will paint from what we see and from our imaginations.

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3rd – 7th Grade Musical Theater: Willy Wonka with Music Director Stephanie Wells $1250
This class meets twice weekly – Wednesdays and Thursdays

If your child is interested in singing, dancing and acting, please join us for this fun classic musical!  This class meet twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

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6th – 8th Grade: Portfolio Development for High School Applications- Drawing from Observation with Susan Hamburger, Middle School Art Teacher, $350

This spring, we are offering an after school portfolio development class to address the needs of students in grades 7-8 who are applying to specialized high schools. The class will focus on the core requirement of drawing from observation. Projects will yse a range of materials and will include figure drawing, still-life, portraiture, landscape and architecture. Very dedicated 6th grade students are also welcome to join.

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-   THURSDAY

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Theater Builders IMPROV with Mariel Blatt, $625

Join Theater Builders Improv where your child will have the opportunity to explore self expression and discovery. We will play theater games, improvise short skits and jingles, and ultimately perform material created by the children themselves. We will practice working and playing together, listening attentively, and using our imaginations to craft a live performance to be proud of! See you there, Theatre Builders!

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2nd – 4th Grade Earth Science and Gardening with Anne Lilly, Lower School Phys. Ed. Teacher, $650

Cultivate a love of nature and a connection to plants and gardening in your kids by signing up for this class with Gardening teacher Anne Lilly. Students will engage in projects related to trees and plants from around the world and their contribution towards the survival of animals and humans. As the weather warms up we will begin planting, foods, herbs and flowers in our newly built garden boxes following the principles of organic gardening. Together we will grow and tend to our new school garden in our renovated side yard!

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3rd – 7th Grade Musical Theater: Willy Wonka with Music Director Stephanie Wells $1250
This class meets twice weekly – Wednesdays and Thursdays

If your child is interested in singing, dancing and acting, please join us for this fun classic musical!  This class meet twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

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-   FRIDAY

Kindergarten – 4th Grade Strategy Games with Atalya Sternoff, Senesh Alumna and First Grade Associate Teacher, $625

Join us for a fun afternoon of strategy games and an opportunity to work collaboratively to grow logic, deduction, memory, and critical thinking skills. 

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1st – 3rd Grade Maker Space with Oliver Perry, Artist Educator, $625

Join a DIY space for exploration where students will gather together to create, invent, and learn through play. Students will engage with an array of materials that support student design and creation and encourage creativity and problem solving. This class will empower students to see themselves as inventors, builders and creators. Please note this is not a tech maker space.

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