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After School Programs at Addison – Fall 2015The following is a tentative list and short description of each of the after school programs offered at Addison this fall. For registration, scheduling details and the most up to date and accurate information about each of these programs, please refer directly to each of the program’s websites, listed below.
For specific questions about each program, you may use the contact information listed below.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change before the school year begins. You can find more information about all of the programs offered, as well as new additions or changes to our schedule, on the Addison website at http://www.addison.pausd.org/after_school.
These programs are operated after school on or near the Addison campus, but are run independently by the individual providers listed. Programs often fill up quickly. If you have general questions about the programs offered at Addison, please contact the PTA After School Program coordinators Nishita
Kothary ([email protected]) and Purvi Kapadia ([email protected]).
MONDAYProgram Grade Date/Fee/
TimeClass Description Registration and Contact Information
Art Master Studio
1,2,3 9/14 – 11/302:30 – 4:00
$335
- This fine arts class includes a chance to sketch (where kids learn to draw what they see), free exploration, an opportunity to work with different materials, a short lecture on our artist of the day, and an Instructional Project based on that artist. We’ll create masterpieces with pastel, watercolor, clay, acrylics and much more!- Art Studio staff will wait outside the AKC for students/parents from 2:20. When class begins, we will walk together to the Studio. (11-week session includes one Gift Workshop Nov 30 or Dec 1)
Register: http://artworkspaloalto.net/Art_Works_Studio/forms_files/AWFall15registration.pdf
Contact:Marci Lamb: [email protected]
Starfire Math
4,5 9/14 – 12/142:45-4:15
$605
Starfire Math brings the fun, openness and creativity of mathematics. Learning math is learning to think logically and the ability to answer critical life questions. Students learn to understand their world through mathematical models and see themselves as mathematicians. They learn to take risks and investigate, to analyze their errors and unsuccessful strategies, and to represent, communicate, defend, and support their strategies and solutions with mathematical reasoning.
Register: http://starfireed.com/
Contact: [email protected]
Run for Fun
1,2,3,4,5
9/14 – 12/72:45-3:45
$173
Run for Fun is an outdoor after school program that focuses on play through field games. Kids work on speed, agility and fitness while enjoying games such as Capture the Flag, Chaos Tag, and Dodgeball
Register:https://www.runforfuncamps.com/register-after-school/Contact: [email protected]
Pre-Public Speaking
1,2,3 9/14 – 11/162:25-3:25
$200
Build confidence in students so that they can speak effectively, write clearly and connect with their audience. Our programs enhance students’ reasoning, research, writing, active listening and critical thinking skills.
Register: http://www.guruseducation.comContact: 510 573 2497 [email protected]
Public Speaking & Debate
4,5 9/14 – 11/162:45-3:45
$200
Build confidence in students so that they can speak effectively, write clearly and connect with their audience. Our programs enhance students’ reasoning, research, writing, active listening and critical thinking skills.
Register: http://www.guruseducation.comContact: 510 573 2497 (Tel)/ [email protected]
Art Special Study Studio
Age 7+ 9/14-11/304:45 – 6:00
$335
Each week this smaller class will focus on 20 minutes of drawing skills and will follow-up with an exploration of other materials. (11-week session includes one Gift Workshop Dec 1 or 2)
Register: http://artworkspaloalto.net/Art_Works_Studio/forms_files/AWFall15registration.pdf
Contact:Marci Lamb: [email protected]
TUESDAY
Program Grade Date/Fee/ Time
Class Description Registration and Contact Information
Art Kinder Studio
Kinder 9/8 – 12/1Noon - 1:45
$335
This relaxed and fun fine arts class is designed for Kinders and pre-Kindergarten students. The class includes time for lunch & relaxing, a chance to sketch (where kids learn to draw what they see), free exploration, an opportunity to work with different materials, a short talk about our artist of the day, and an Instructional Project based on the artist of the day. We will meet your little artist outside the Addison Kindergarten classrooms at noon and deliver him/her to the Studio. Your child's art day may be switched in October to accommodate the assignment of- Addison individual early dismissal days. (11-week session includes one Gift Workshop Dec 1 or 3)
Register: http://artworkspaloalto.net/Art_Works_Studio/forms_files/AWFall15registration.pdf
Contact:Marci Lamb: [email protected]
Art Master Studio
1,2,3,4,5
9/8 – 12/12:45 – 4:15
$335
- This fine arts class includes a chance to sketch (where kids learn to draw what they see), free exploration, an opportunity to work with different materials, a short lecture on our artist of the day, and an Instructional Project based on that artist. We’ll create masterpieces with pastel, watercolor, clay, acrylics and much more!- Art Studio staff will wait outside the AKC for students/parents from 2:20. When class begins, we will walk together to the Studio. (11-week session includes one Gift Workshop Nov 30 or Dec 1)
Register: http://artworkspaloalto.net/Art_Works_Studio/forms_files/AWFall15registration.pdf
Contact:Marci Lamb: [email protected]
Design Thinking & Engineerin
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3,4,5 9/8 – 12/152:45-4:15
$645
Play, imagine, create, test, re-Imagine, and share. Students solve engineering challenges with design thinking using household items. Legos and electronics are not part of this program. Building begins with a beam. Build a bridge, tower, Rube Goldberg Machine...There are no limits to what can be done with creativity, persistence, and perseverance.
Register: http://starfireed.com/Contact: Bob [email protected]
Mandarin Basic
1,2,3 9/8 – 12/152:20-3:20
$378
Living Mandarin has designed a creative and effective program for children to learn Mandarin through fun and interactive activities such as games, arts and crafts, songs, stories, and physical movement etc.
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CVNhwqu6M7cEz0n1nwj1WHlBi1OtA_TIo4MKpgyj17U/viewform?c=0&w=1
Contact: [email protected]
WEDNESDAY
Program Grade Date/Fee/ Time
Class Description Registration and Contact Information
PYT School
Play in a box
2,3,4,5 9/9 – 11/181:15-2:30
$225
Students will learn the basics of acting, character development, storytelling and theatre terminology while having fun and rehearsing a short play. Parents will be responsible for providing their child's simple costume and helping with props. There will be final performances for all to enjoy, scheduled for November 18.
2nd and 3rd graders, Register: http://pytaddison2fall2015.eventbrite.com4th and 5th graders, Register: http://pytaddison1fall2015.eventbrite.com
Contact: [email protected] 2,3 9/9 – 12/16 This class offers a fun and challenging way for kids to learn the fundamentals of Register:
1:25-2:55$400
software engineering. Kids learn while "playing" in a variety of online, offline, and outdoor activities. Each day students are challenged to build upon the principles they are learning - and to develop ideas in a collaborative environment.
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/SparkiverseLabs#/selectSessions/957103
Contact: [email protected] 650.231.2048
Running Club
3,4,5 9/9 – 11/41:20-2:20
$200
Join the Addison team to train for a 5K race. Our weekly, coached workouts will teach running form, improve running skills, and build endurance. Over 9 weeks, we'll gradually build strength and endurance to train for a 5K race. Drills and games will teach running form, improve running efficiency, and offer encouragement. This is a supportive, fun class open to young athletes of all skill and experience levels. Coached by certified instructors, the class is sponsored by Stand Up Eight Foundation and Fleet Feet Menlo Park.
Register: http://www.fitvil.com/group/1122-addisonrunclubfall2015/
Contact: [email protected]
Chess 1,2,3,4,5
9/9 – 1/20/2016
1:20 – 2:20$160
Chess increases IQ and teaches children to: Think Deeply, Gain Confidence, Solve Problems, Develop Patience, Evaluate Positions, Compete Well, Visualize Results and Strategize and Plan.
Register at: http://www.academicchess.comContact: D'Lamont [email protected]
THURSDAY
Program Grade Date/Fee/ Time
Class Description Registration and Contact Information
Art Senior Studio
4,5 9/10 – 12/32:45 – 4:15
$335
This fine arts class for older students continues with a closer investigation of drawing, painting & art history and time permitting may include: carving & printmaking, kiln firing hand-built clay, photography and hand-coloring photos and much more! (11-week session includes one Gift Workshop Dec 3)
Register: http://artworkspaloalto.net/Art_Works_Studio/forms_files/AWFall15registration.pdf
Contact:Marci Lamb: [email protected]
Art Kinder Studio
Kinder 9/10 – 12/3Noon - 1:45
$335
This relaxed and fun fine arts class is designed for Kinders and pre-Kindergarten students. The class includes time for lunch & relaxing, a chance to sketch (where kids learn to draw what they see), free exploration, an opportunity to work with different materials, a short talk about our artist of the day, and an Instructional Project based on the artist of the day. We will meet your little artist outside the Addison Kindergarten classrooms at noon and deliver him/her to the Studio. Your child's art day may be switched in October to accommodate the assignment of- Addison individual early dismissal days. (11-week session includes one Gift Workshop Dec 1 or 3)
Register: http://artworkspaloalto.net/Art_Works_Studio/forms_files/AWFall15registration.pdf
Contact:Marci Lamb: [email protected]
Young Inklings:
Chatterboxes
2,3,4,5 9/10 – 12/172:50-3:50
$370
In this creative writing class, young writers will create stories the Society of Young Inklings way-through improvisational games and activities. Writers will act out scenes from their stories, and explore each of their characters’ unique voices, humor and personality. By the end of the class, writers will each have created their own short story or script for a play. This workshop is designed to inspire and challenge young writers based on their unique needs and skill level. During writing time instructors circulate to individualize the learning process for each student. Each writer receives a workbook and writing journal. Young writers will share their masterpieces with family and friends on the last day of class.
Register: http://www.younginklings.org
Contact: [email protected]
Starfire 1,2,3 9/10 - 12/17 Starfire Math brings the fun, openness and creativity of mathematics. Learning Register: http://starfireed.com/
Math 2:20-3:50$605
math is learning to think logically and the ability to answer critical life questions. Students learn to understand their world through mathematical models and see themselves as mathematicians. They learn to take risks and investigate, to analyze their errors and unsuccessful strategies, and to represent, communicate, defend, and support their strategies and solutions with mathematical reasoning.
Contact: [email protected]
Basketball K,1,2,3 9/10 – 12/172:20-3:20
$210
After School Hoops is a fun basketball class where players will become better dribblers, passers and shooters. Meet up with the coach on the outdoor basketball court at 2:20pm on Thursdays.
Register: http://www.1on1basketball.com
Contact: [email protected]
FRIDAY
Program Grade Date/Fee/ Time
Class Description Registration and Contact Information
Minecraft & 3D
Printing
4,5 9/11 – 12/11
2:55-4:25$400
Sparkiverse uses Minecraft Edu - a learning platform that enables instructors to craft specific activities for the class. It’s everything kids love about Minecraft and more. Kids participate in educational activities in Minecraft, such as programming robotic turtles They also learn about 3D modeling and printing as they create their own Minecraft designs to print in our 3D printing lab.
Register: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/SparkiverseLabs#/selectSessions/957103Contact: [email protected] 650.231.2048
Tennis K,1,2,3 9/11 – 12/18
2:20-3:20$286
After School Tennis will help your child develop the techniques and skills needed to keep the ball in play. This program plays with modified equipment to ensure that the students learn at their level. All equipment is provided by the program, including smaller racquets and low compression balls
Register: www.EuroSchoolOfTennis.com/after-school-programs/Contact: [email protected] OR [email protected]