K-8 STEM Enrichment Programs Spring 2016

Registration opens March 6 and will run through March 21, 2016.
More general information follows the class descriptions.

Tennis
Grades K 6
STEM Gym
Mar 28, Apr 4, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23
Mondays 4:00 5:00pm
$51/8 classes
With the USTA well-trained coaches, student learn to play tennis, get moving, and have fun. The program promotes life skills,
healthy lifestyles, and teaches students how to serve, rally, and score through a specifically designed curriculum. We will have
two instructors to allow splitting the class by skill level ensuring beginner and intermediate players will be challenged. Size
appropriate tennis equipment will be provided. Please register via the USTA website https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tennisafterschool-zone-stem-k-8-spring-registration-22542013770
Sound of Music with Sing Out Seattle
Grades 2-6
Band Room # 239
Mar 28, 30, Apr 4, 6, 18, 20, 25, 27,
Mondays and Wednesdays
May 2, 4, 9, 11
4:00 5:30pm
$190/12 practices and 2 performances
Become a cast member of the musical Sound of Music while rehearsing with the Sing Out Seattle artistic staff. The 6 week
session ends with a fully staged public performance Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30pm and a school assembly on May 12 at
10:00am. Parent volunteers provide behind-the-scenes support. Please contact afterschool@stemk8pta.org to join the
supporting cast.
Chess
Grades K-6
Ms. Newtons Room #151 and Science Lab #145
Mar 29, Apr 5, 19, 26,
May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14
Tuesdays 8:15 - 9:15am
$143/10 classes
Chess4Life is committed to bringing an excellent program with a positive learning environment to K-8 STEM. Chess study has
shown increase math skills, concentration, memory, and self-confidence. Classes are tailored to the level of competency
exhibited among the students. All students, of any level, are welcome.
Robotic Engineers
Grades 4 - 6
Tech Room #152
Mar 29, Apr 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Tuesdays 8:10 9:15 am
Apr 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Fridays 8:10 9:15 am
$35/16 classes
The Spring session for Robots will be limited to Robotic Engineers in the fourth, fifth, and/or sixth grade AND each Robotic
Engineer has to have competed in a VEX IQ competition this year. Our spring session will meet TWO times a week (Tuesday and
Friday) in preparation for the new course challenge. The tuition increase will help us buy longer axels, more motors, etc.
Drumming 101
Grades 2 - 6
Band Room #239
Mar 29, Apr 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Tuesdays 8:15 9:15 am
$135/8 classes
Have fun learning rhythm and playing the drums! Designed by a music industry professional, this class utilizes innovative tools
and techniques, including exclusive iPad-linked drum sets, to teach kids to rock! Students will learn fundamentals of rhythm and
time keeping, technique, rudiments, beats and much, much more!
Unicycle and Stilts
Grades 2-6
STEM Gym
Mar 29, Apr 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Tuesdays 8:30 9:15am
$25/8 classes
Come join the circus! Ms. Gray will teach unicycle for beginners, as well as, teaching unicycle tricks to advanced students. She
will also introduce stilt walking.
Life Skills 101
Grades 2-5
Teachers Lounge
Mar 29, Apr 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
$135/8 classes
These skills are designed to empower our children to respect, advocate, empathize, mentor, cope with emotions, decision
making, problem solving that will be utilized for their whole life. Each class will begin with snacks and time to practice
introductions and table skills. Miss Patricia has over 50 lesson plans with time and money management, gift giving and receiving,
how to enter group conversations, thinking before we speak, first aid, and assertiveness among many others. More information
can be found at http://linksindependentlivingskills.com/ and Miss Patricia is available to meet with parents who have questions.

Trendy Crafts
Grades K - 6
Science Lab Room #145
Mar 29, Apr 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
$110/8 classes
Explore your creative side in a fun, social setting. In this class we take creative crafting to the next level with all of the latest
supplies and techniques. Join us this Spring to make multi-media canvases, washi-taped accessories, Crafty Cacti, and so much
more. www.trendycrafts.org
After School Sports
Grades 2-5
STEM Gym and Outside
Apr 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7
$110/8 classes
Tuesdays 4:00 5:00pm
Join One on One for After School Sports. Skilled and experienced instructors will conduct an exciting one-hour session each
week. We will focus on teamwork, individual motor-skills, sportsmanship, and having FUN! Have fun playing all of your favorite
sports and games, including: Basketball, Soccer, Kickball, Capture the Flag and Ultimate Frisbee.
Glee Struck with Stage Struck
Grades 2-6
Band Room #238
Apr 19, 21, 26, 28, May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17,
Tuesdays and Thursdays
$175/16 classes + 2 performances
19, 24. 26, 31, Jun 2, 7, 9
4:00 5:30pm
Stage Struck's Glee Struck is back! Our version of the hit show Glee features young people your age who are getting ready for a
big dance competition. Stage Struck will write a short script for the cast and students will be dancing to some of this year's big hits
from the likes of Taylor Swift, John Legend, Demi Lavato, and Macklemore. There will also be a song tribute to Bowie and Earth,
Wind and Fire. Experienced director choreographers, Allison Standley and Maxie Jamal, will lead the students through hip hop
and lyrical movement. Students will be grouped by age for some numbers and full cast for others. Cast members must be able to
work in a focused, collaborative way to contribute to a successful production. The 8 weeks of preparation will culminate in an
evening performance and a school assembly. Slated performance dates: June 6 morning assembly and June 9 at 6:30pm in the
STEM cafeteria. Get your groove on and join us for Glee Struck!
Piano Keyboard Club
Grades K-6
Science Lab #145
Mar 30, Apr 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesdays 8:15 9:15am
$160/8 classes
Kids will have the opportunity to learn to play their favorite songs and music on electric keyboards. Radio hits, movie and
television themes are made so easy, that participants will be playing them after the very first class! The club is a combination of
keyboard piano lessons and a music learning workshop, which uses a clever visual method to teach the basics of music reading
and piano playing. We've developed lots of learning games and activities designed to teach kids basic music reading skills and
playing techniques, in ways that are fun and engaging. We want our students to stay motivated and continue to want to learn to
play music, whether they like Macklemore or Beethoven. Each participant has his/her own keyboard supplied during the class, as
well as, headphones and books. Find out more at www.musicalmindspianokeyboardclub.com
Makey Messy Messes!
Grades K-3
Tech Lab #152
Mar 30, Apr 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesdays 8:10 - 9:15am
$25/8 classes
We will be digging into the gidgets and gadgets boxes in the DARK CLOSET to see if we can:
Make a banana play music
Create pot holders
Control an Ozo
Create a blingy thingies
Program a bee?
Maybe, even go fishing in the Tech Lab
We are going to Makey Messy Messes! This spring in the Tech Lab! Come join the FUN!
Ukulele
Grades 3-6
Band Room #239
Mar 30, Apr 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
$40/8 classes
Wednesdays 8:15 9:15 am
Join Mr. Cheever for this introduction to ukulele. No previous experience necessary. Instruments and the method book will be
provided for class use. The method book is part of the national curriculum that Canada uses in their elementary schools.
Students will be introduced to melodies and chord patterns.
Wednesday Carpentry
Grades K-6
PTA Room of Cafeteria
$140/8 classes
Mar 30, Apr 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesdays 8:15 9:15am
Kids' Carpentry is a hands-on toy building class designed to teach girls and boys, practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on
the safe use of hand tools. While kids construct fun and exciting projects they are also empowered to become independent
thinkers - building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that will last them a lifetime.

Beginning Darkroom Photography

Grades 5 and 6
Science Lab #145
Mar 30, Apr 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesdays 4:00 5:30pm
$150/8 classes
Want to experience the magic of photography? Learn how to use a real black and white darkroom and print your own
photographs! We will be engineering and constructing our very own pinhole cameras. Students will learn a lot about light and the
history of photography. Art and science come together for a most memorable experience! All materials included in the cost of the
class. CAMERAS NOT REQUIRED.
Bricks for Kidz: Ticket to Ride
Grades K-3
Ms. Williamsons Room #177
Mar 30, Apr 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesdays 4:00 5:00pm
$140/8 classes
Delve into the history and mechanics of favorite amusement park rides in this imaginative unit. Students will construct a Carousel
Swing, Tilt a Whirl, Loop de Loop ride, Swing boat ride, and Merry Go Round. Lessons incorporate principles of physics, described
in a way children can understand, such as G-force inertia and momentum, as well as math concepts such as there are 360
degrees in a circle. These engaging lessons will give students an understanding of the physical forces they experience every
day.
Watercolor
Grades K-6
Mr. Des Room #149
Mar 31, Apr 7, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Thursdays 8:15-9:15 am
$135/8 classes
Join High 5 Arts and explore color and learn about basic color theories. Before each painting session, students will learn the basics
of how to draw through the 5 basic shapes. Students will be able to push their limits with projects that are for beginners and
advanced artists. More information at www.high5arts.com
Glee Junior Choir

Grades 2-6

Band Room #238

New Participants $25/8 classes
Mar 31, Apr 7, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Thursdays 8:45 - 9:15 am
Returning Participants $10/8 classes
Come sing and dance to selected popular music with Ms. Nelson and your fellow owls on Thursday mornings. Strengthen your
voice, get your body moving, and have a blast during this morning choral club. 2nd-5th Graders are invited on Tuesdays Mar 29,
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Apr 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 during recess 12:40-1:00pm for extra practice. 2 grade singers can flip lunch and recess on
Tuesdays to participate in the extra practice time.
Zumba
Grades K-5
STEM Gym
$65/8 classes
Mar 31, Apr 7, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Thursdays 4:00 5:00 pm

Kids get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music. Zumba Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on

original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class
structure. These classes help develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children's lives by making
fitness fun. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, team work, confidence, selfesteem, memory, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness.
Friday Carpentry
Grades K-6
PTA Room of Cafeteria
$140/8 classes
Apr 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Fridays 8:15 9:15am
Kids' Carpentry is a hands-on toy building class designed to teach girls and boys, practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on
the safe use of hand tools. While kids construct fun and exciting projects they are also empowered to become independent
thinkers - building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that will last them a lifetime.
Fashion Club: T-Shirt Transformation
Grades 1-6
Science Lab Room #145
$165/8 classes
Apr 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Fridays 8:00 9:15am
Designers will put their creativity to the test as they take on the challenge of turning the iconic T-shirt into an exciting one-of-a
kind garment. Each designer will select 3 different T-shirts which they will deconstruct and the reconstruct in to a new design
that reflects their personal style. Designers will also receive instruction on an array of hand-sewing, embellishment and cutting
techniques to help them achieve their transformation. In addition, designers will be given a fashion sketchbook to develop their
design ideas and participate in a variety of weekly fashion activities. Please contact instructor, Miss Reese at:
maresacogger@gmail.com with any questions.

Introduction to Martial Arts

Grades 1-6
STEM Gym
Apr 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Fridays 8:10 - 9:10am
$72/8 classes
This class will introduce participants to the basic techniques of Kajukenbo, a mixed martial art with the elements of Kung Fu,
Karate, Judo, JuJitsu, boxing, and Filipino martial arts. We will focus on the big 21 basics of hands, kicks, and stances. Our
Instructor, Ms. Restita DeJesus has specialized in teaching martial arts to children and teens since 1982. She holds black belt
instructor ranks in Karate, Kajukenbo/Wun Hop Kuen Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Chinese Wushu, and Tai Chi.
Amelia's Aero Club
Girls only - Grades 5 and 6
Science Lab #145
Apr 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Fridays 4:00 -5:00pm
No charge/8 classes
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Amelias Aero Club (AAC) will provide 5 and 6th grade girls hands-on activities to explore topics related to science, technology,
rocketry, engineering and the fundamentals of flight. From model airplanes to model rockets, ACC participants will get to design
and prototype their own engineering projects. AAC programming at Boren K-8 STEM will be supported by the Museum of Flights
educational staff and will include special guest presenters from a variety of science, technology, engineering, art, aviation and
mathematics (STEAAM) fields. Limited to 18 participants.
Please register online using the Enrichment link from the PTA website stemk8pta.org. If needed, please use a paper form and turn it
into the PTA Enrichment Program mailbox in the front office with your payment during office hours. Participants are selected on a
first come, first serve basis. All programs have minimum and maximum enrollment numbers, so please consider registering in a
timely manner to ensure the programs can run and that your child has a spot in the desired classes.
Volunteers: One volunteer is needed for each class. Volunteers will help with signing students in and out of class, as well as, assist
instructors. Volunteers will receive 50% off tuition for the class and priority enrollment. For more information please email
afterschool@stemk8pta.org
Partial Scholarships are available to families who request them, no questions asked, for one class per child for spring session. Please
note that scholarships are funded through the proceeds of the PTA Enrichment Program itself, i.e. from all of our families. The goal is
to be all-inclusive but also self-sustaining. Please carefully consider the needs of your family when deciding whether to request a
scholarship. Scholarship requests will be kept confidential. If the demand for scholarships is too great, the PTA may need to limit the
number of scholarships awarded. For more information please email afterschool@stemk8pta.org
Rules of Participation

All students must be walked into morning programs and be signed in, unless they walk independently to school. If for some reason
there is no class, students that walk independently must walk back home.

If your child will miss class, please let the enrichment coordinator know in advance by email, phone or text.

For all afternoon classes, children will gather in the courtyard near the gym where attendance will be taken. If a child who is not
absent from school or released prior to the end of school is not at the meeting point, the STEM office, their parent(s) and emergency
contact will be notified by phone.

Students must be picked up promptly when class ends. If there is a problem with pickup, please be in contact with the parent
volunteer by phone or arrange to have another parent pick up your child. Parents that are chronically late may be unable to continue
participating in the current session and may be unable to register for classes in the future.

Students are expected to be respectful and act appropriately during Enrichment Programs. Failure to do so may result in inability for
student to continue in the Enrichment Program. Instructors will determine if a student should continue if behavior is disruptive or
inhibits others experience.

A class may be completely cancelled if the minimum number of students is not reached.

Classes/Clubs are chosen for the needs of community. New classes and clubs are always sought and can apply to the Enrichment
Program for review.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel registration 48 hours before the session begins, you may receive a full refund. If you cancel within the
48 hours, or during the session, we wont guarantee a refund.