After School Enrichment Fall 2018 Course Descriptions
SEPTEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 1
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Tuesday Classes
Game On!
Grades 1-5
Have you ever wanted to throw a dodgeball at your principal? Of course you have! And now is your chance. Cardinals, if you are ready to compete with your friends in the most amazing mash up games you’ve ever played, then Admin-adventure is the class for you! Join Dr. Austin, Mr. Schatz, and Mrs. Marshall for INSANE combinations such as…Ninja Dodgeball, Battleship Chaos, Sling Shot Kickball and more! Don’t sign up for this class unless you have your “GAME ON!”.
(Outside Classroom: Max 25)
Beginning Golf & Tennis
Grades 1-3
Sportz 4 Life is bringing their fun, engaging golf and tennis classes to Shady Grove ES this fall.
Using kid-friendly equipment, Sportz 4 Life introduces golf and tennis with easy to learn skills
and creative games. Kids will learn swings, grips, putting, chipping, volleys, forehands,
backhands, hand-eye coordination, balance and movement, etiquette, games, and positive
character traits. Our main focus in coaching is to have fun and teach the basics of 2 sports that
can be played for a lifetime.
(Cafeteria: Min 6, Max 25)
Solving Rubik’s Cube
Grades 3-5
Can you “Do the Cube”? If you like to do the Rubik’s Cube, please sign up! We will be
registered for a competition to Do the Cube at Holman Middle School in the spring, so we need
to get ready to compete! I will have Rubik’s Cubes for everyone to use or you can bring your
own! We will do “time trials” to determine our “A” and “B” teams. It’s time to bring trophies
home to SGES this year! Taught by Ms. Koprowski.
(Resource Room: Min 6, Max 15)
Just Crafting Around
Grades 1-5
Let your creativity shine! Join in the fun and be prepared to make and create an awesome new
craft each week to take home and enjoy. Supplies included. Class taught by Mrs. Graves.
(Classroom: Min 5, Max 8)
Introduction to Spanish
Grades 3-5
This is an introductory course to familiarize students with aspects of the Spanish language and culture. Students will learn pronunciation, common greetings, the alphabet and numbers as well as basic vocabulary and expressions. In addition, they will become acquainted with Spanish culture and geography. Class taught by Ms Knotts.
(Classroom: Min 6, Max 20)
Sewing
Grades 2-5
Students will learn beginning sewing techniques. We will learn the basic functions of a sewing
machine and complete simple projects. Class taught by Ms. Lynn.
(Classroom: Min 5, Max 10)
Floor Hockey
Grades 3-5
Do you want to play a fast-paced game that will be loads of fun? Learn how to gain control,
pass, shoot, and score with your friends. All participants will experiment with both a puck and a
ball. Competitive games will be played after skill lessons. (Skills to be covered: puck/ball
control, passing, wrist shot, one-time shot, backhand shot, defense)
(Gym: Min 10, Max 24)
Hollywood Island
Grades 1-5
Roll out the red carpet for the Academy-Award-worthy Hollywood Island! Our STEMtastic
tribes will take on challenges at Star studded destinations including Wicked Witch Twist,
Wizardry Academy, and Dinosaur Park. Hollywood island promises to be a Blockbuster hit, so be
sure to get your seat soon!
(Library: Min 8, Max 25)
THURSDAY CLASSES
Creating with Clay
Grades 3-5
Students will create 3-4 functional ceramic pieces using different hand building techniques.
Taught by Ms. Coleman
(Classroom: Min 5, Max 12)
Paper Art - Quilling for Kids
Grades 3-5
In this class, students will learn the basics of quilling, an art form that involves curling, rolling,
and gluing strips of colorful paper into artistic and fun 3-dimensional designs. Students will
learn the essential tools for this paper art and how to create basic shapes that can be combined
into elaborate crafts. Using simple patterns and their own imaginations, students will create
animal bookmarks, greeting cards, pieces of art, and small gift boxes.
Taught by Ms. Weisenberg
(Classroom: Min 6, Max 10)
Next Level Basketball
Grades 2-5
This program is designed to teach all aspects of basketball while having fun! Work with
Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, passing, and defense. Play 3
on 3 and 5 on 5 with exciting shooting games. Come join us for 6 wonderful days of basketball
(Gym: Min 10, Max 24)
Guitar
Grades 3-5
Description: Learn to play guitar! Newbies and non-newbies welcome! Ideally, students should
be able to bring a guitar to class each week (acoustic or electric with amp and cable), but if you
are unable to access a guitar, please contact SGES, as we may be able to borrow some. We will
focus on the foundations of guitar playing, but lessons will be tailored to each child’s skill level
and musical interests. Classes are taught by Mr. Hein, guitarist, keyboardist, and
singer/songwriter for local bands Lightjars and Lost Satellites.
(Classroom: Min 6, Max 10)
Science Exploratorium
Grades 1-2
Come discover, experiment, and create as we learn about the colliding worlds of art and science
in this STEAM-based clss. We will create simple machines, learn about crystals and minerals,
and dabble in the world of robots. Put on your lab coat and grab your art supplies because this
STEAM class will rock your world.
(STEM lab: Min10, Max 20)
Hip Hop
Grades 1-4
Hip Hop is a high-energy dance form that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B, and pop music,
and is perfect for boys and girls who love to move! This fun-filled class immerses students in all
aspects of motion, developing their balance, coordination and strength, as well as promoting
creativity, teamwork, and self-esteem. We use child-friendly music in all of our Hip Hop classes
(often Kids Bop), and all movement is age-appropriate. Parents are invited to join us on the last
day of class for a Parent’s Day performance.
(Cafeteria Min 12, Max 23)
Jr. Mechanical: Engineering of Toys
Grades 1-2
The Jr. Mechanical Engineering of Toys class introduces our youngest engineers to the
fundamental concepts of energy, materials, and movement. Students explore and construct
various toys throughout this unit including spinning tops, amazing boomerang cans, catapults,
roller coasters, and toy poppers! Children will get to take several of their mechanical toys home
after each class!
(Classroom Min 10, Max 20)
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Tuesday Classes
Game On!
Grades 1-5
Have you ever wanted to throw a dodgeball at your principal? Of course you have! And now is your chance. Cardinals, if you are ready to compete with your friends in the most amazing mash up games you’ve ever played, then Admin-adventure is the class for you! Join Dr. Austin, Mr. Schatz, and Mrs. Marshall for INSANE combinations such as…Ninja Dodgeball, Battleship Chaos, Sling Shot Kickball and more! Don’t sign up for this class unless you have your “GAME ON!”.
(Outside Classroom: Max 25)
Beginning Golf & Tennis
Grades 1-3
Sportz 4 Life is bringing their fun, engaging golf and tennis classes to Shady Grove ES this fall.
Using kid-friendly equipment, Sportz 4 Life introduces golf and tennis with easy to learn skills
and creative games. Kids will learn swings, grips, putting, chipping, volleys, forehands,
backhands, hand-eye coordination, balance and movement, etiquette, games, and positive
character traits. Our main focus in coaching is to have fun and teach the basics of 2 sports that
can be played for a lifetime.
(Cafeteria: Min 6, Max 25)
Solving Rubik’s Cube
Grades 3-5
Can you “Do the Cube”? If you like to do the Rubik’s Cube, please sign up! We will be
registered for a competition to Do the Cube at Holman Middle School in the spring, so we need
to get ready to compete! I will have Rubik’s Cubes for everyone to use or you can bring your
own! We will do “time trials” to determine our “A” and “B” teams. It’s time to bring trophies
home to SGES this year! Taught by Ms. Koprowski.
(Resource Room: Min 6, Max 15)
Just Crafting Around
Grades 1-5
Let your creativity shine! Join in the fun and be prepared to make and create an awesome new
craft each week to take home and enjoy. Supplies included. Class taught by Mrs. Graves.
(Classroom: Min 5, Max 8)
Introduction to Spanish
Grades 3-5
This is an introductory course to familiarize students with aspects of the Spanish language and culture. Students will learn pronunciation, common greetings, the alphabet and numbers as well as basic vocabulary and expressions. In addition, they will become acquainted with Spanish culture and geography. Class taught by Ms Knotts.
(Classroom: Min 6, Max 20)
Sewing
Grades 2-5
Students will learn beginning sewing techniques. We will learn the basic functions of a sewing
machine and complete simple projects. Class taught by Ms. Lynn.
(Classroom: Min 5, Max 10)
Floor Hockey
Grades 3-5
Do you want to play a fast-paced game that will be loads of fun? Learn how to gain control,
pass, shoot, and score with your friends. All participants will experiment with both a puck and a
ball. Competitive games will be played after skill lessons. (Skills to be covered: puck/ball
control, passing, wrist shot, one-time shot, backhand shot, defense)
(Gym: Min 10, Max 24)
Hollywood Island
Grades 1-5
Roll out the red carpet for the Academy-Award-worthy Hollywood Island! Our STEMtastic
tribes will take on challenges at Star studded destinations including Wicked Witch Twist,
Wizardry Academy, and Dinosaur Park. Hollywood island promises to be a Blockbuster hit, so be
sure to get your seat soon!
(Library: Min 8, Max 25)
THURSDAY CLASSES
Creating with Clay
Grades 3-5
Students will create 3-4 functional ceramic pieces using different hand building techniques.
Taught by Ms. Coleman
(Classroom: Min 5, Max 12)
Paper Art - Quilling for Kids
Grades 3-5
In this class, students will learn the basics of quilling, an art form that involves curling, rolling,
and gluing strips of colorful paper into artistic and fun 3-dimensional designs. Students will
learn the essential tools for this paper art and how to create basic shapes that can be combined
into elaborate crafts. Using simple patterns and their own imaginations, students will create
animal bookmarks, greeting cards, pieces of art, and small gift boxes.
Taught by Ms. Weisenberg
(Classroom: Min 6, Max 10)
Next Level Basketball
Grades 2-5
This program is designed to teach all aspects of basketball while having fun! Work with
Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, passing, and defense. Play 3
on 3 and 5 on 5 with exciting shooting games. Come join us for 6 wonderful days of basketball
(Gym: Min 10, Max 24)
Guitar
Grades 3-5
Description: Learn to play guitar! Newbies and non-newbies welcome! Ideally, students should
be able to bring a guitar to class each week (acoustic or electric with amp and cable), but if you
are unable to access a guitar, please contact SGES, as we may be able to borrow some. We will
focus on the foundations of guitar playing, but lessons will be tailored to each child’s skill level
and musical interests. Classes are taught by Mr. Hein, guitarist, keyboardist, and
singer/songwriter for local bands Lightjars and Lost Satellites.
(Classroom: Min 6, Max 10)
Science Exploratorium
Grades 1-2
Come discover, experiment, and create as we learn about the colliding worlds of art and science
in this STEAM-based clss. We will create simple machines, learn about crystals and minerals,
and dabble in the world of robots. Put on your lab coat and grab your art supplies because this
STEAM class will rock your world.
(STEM lab: Min10, Max 20)
Hip Hop
Grades 1-4
Hip Hop is a high-energy dance form that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B, and pop music,
and is perfect for boys and girls who love to move! This fun-filled class immerses students in all
aspects of motion, developing their balance, coordination and strength, as well as promoting
creativity, teamwork, and self-esteem. We use child-friendly music in all of our Hip Hop classes
(often Kids Bop), and all movement is age-appropriate. Parents are invited to join us on the last
day of class for a Parent’s Day performance.
(Cafeteria Min 12, Max 23)
Jr. Mechanical: Engineering of Toys
Grades 1-2
The Jr. Mechanical Engineering of Toys class introduces our youngest engineers to the
fundamental concepts of energy, materials, and movement. Students explore and construct
various toys throughout this unit including spinning tops, amazing boomerang cans, catapults,
roller coasters, and toy poppers! Children will get to take several of their mechanical toys home
after each class!
(Classroom Min 10, Max 20)