Autumn 2016 Enrichment:
After-School Activities at BF Day are starting soon! Registration runs from Monday 9-12 through Friday morning 9-23. Below are a list of classes offered with links to registration and payment. If the vendor does not offer online registration, please email the parent contact with your interest and they will send a note asking for all of the relevant information.
Most classes will begin the week of 9/26, but please make note of the schedules, as many classes start and finish on different dates and times.
Enjoy!
Most classes will begin the week of 9/26, but please make note of the schedules, as many classes start and finish on different dates and times.
Enjoy!
BF DAY After-School ACTIVITIES
Autumn 2016
*Registration period is Monday 9/12 – Friday 9/23, unless noted otherwise.
*Questions about individual classes, scholarships or general registration can be directed to parent contacts.
*Full or Partial Scholarships are available for classes, depending on demand and order of requests.
*Online registration on the PTSA website will begin next term. For autumn term, sign up at vendor’s website if available or email parent contact/vendor as noted below. A few paper sign-ups will be available outside office to be turned into PTSA box, but electronic is preferred if possible.
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YOGA
Grades K-3 Mondays; 2:05-3:05 Music Room
Let’s get bendy, go upside down and engage the natural enthusiasm of kids in this energy releasing yoga class. Classes aim to enhance your child’s body awareness, balance and coordination, as well as build strength. Mind-body activities help children develop sensory integration skills, self-awareness and self-esteem. Breathing techniques are incorporated that help children self-soothe and regulate their minds. We’ll play games, and take fabulous yoga adventures to Amazon rainforests, Arabian deserts, and outer space. Self-expression is highly encouraged and laughter guaranteed as kids build strength, increase flexibility, and focus and concentrate. Max 12 students. www.fueledbyyoga.com
Cost: $125 for 10 weeks 9/26-12/5 (no class 11/21)
Registration: email below. Payment: bring check to first class or leave in PTSA mailbox
CHESS CLUB
Grades K-5 Mondays 2:05-3:05 Cafeteria
Chess4Life brings an excellent program with a positive learning environment to BF Day. Chess study has shown to increase math skills, concentration, memory, and self-confidence. Classes are tailored to the level of competency exhibited among the students. All students, of any skill level, are welcome.
Cost: $159 for 10 weeks 9/26-12/5 (no class 11/21)
Registration: https://chess4life.configio.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=productlist&txtonly=bf%20day&cid=321&srch=t
THE DRAMA CLUB 3-5
Grades 3-5 Mondays 2:05-3:35 PTSA room
Welcome to the Stage! In our Club, students will learn the fundamentals of performance while gaining skills like creative visualization, breath control, public speaking, teamwork, and improvisational thinking. This club is about jumping in, having fun, playing hard, working together and finding your voice. Each week we will watch, listen and discuss selections from Broadway, classic and new. The students will learn and develop their own original song and basic choreography. We will also work with fun scripts, including William Shakespeare’s “Star Wars; Verily, A New Hope”, and explore some of the Bard’s most famous phrases and, of course, “The Sonnets”. At the end of the session, we will present scenes for family and friends.
Cost: $100 for 10 weeks, 9/26-12/5 (no class 11/21)
Registration: email below.
Parent Contact: Jason Evans jasone47@gmail.com
SPANISH LANGUAGE K-2 (Year-long enrollment)
Grades K-2 Mondays 2:05-3:10 Room 205
Sponge offers a year-long Spanish course at BF Day. The first emphasis is on building aural skills. As the students get older, reading and writing are added. Even big kids learn best, and stay motivated, when they’re having fun. The national language learning standards are taught through games, drama, art and music. Discount available for parent helper.
Cost: $112.50 x 4 payments for the school year, 10/3 – end of year
Registration Open at http://spongeschool.com/sign-up/
Parent Contact: Tania Schriwer taniaschriwer@gmail.com
SOCCER
Grades K-2 Tuesdays 2:05-3:15 Gym
Join One on One Athletics for After School Soccer. Skilled and experienced instructors will conduct an exciting one-hour session each week. We will learn basic fundamentals, rules and strategies of the beautiful game, and have fun scrimmaging while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and FUN!
Cost: $130 for 10 weeks 9/27-12/6 (no class 11/22)
Parent contact: Anna Cortese astanek73@yahoo.com
WOODWORKING (2 Sessions)
Grades 2-5 Tuesdays 2:05-3:05 and 3:10-4:10 Cafeteria foyer
Kids’ Carpentry is a hands-on toy building experience for girls and boys, ages 5-10, teaching practical wood working 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. At the end of the session, each child will go home with at least one, but often 3 or more toys or games they have made and painted by hand. Max 8 students each session. [B+G club students should enroll in later class if possible]
Cost: $144 for 9 weeks 10/4-12/6 (no class 11/22)
Registration: kidscarpentryseattle/registration.com
ART CLUB with Carol Magallanes
Grades 1-5 Tuesdays 2:05-3:05 Art Room
Artist Trading Cards are mini works of art; the size of a baseball card or Pokemon card, created with the intention to be collected, traded, or given away. In this Class we will create a different set of ATCs every week, some for collecting, some for sharing. We will use all different kinds of media to create varied, exciting and completely individual works of art.
Cost: $75 for 8 weeks 9/27-11/15
Registration: email below. Payment: bring check to first class or leave in PTSA mailbox
SPANISH LANGUAGE 3-5 (Year-long enrollment)
Grades 3-5 Tuesdays 2:05-3:10 Room 205
Sponge offers a year-long Spanish course at BF Day. The first emphasis is on building aural skills. As the students get older, reading and writing are added. Even big kids learn best, and stay motivated, when they’re having fun. The national language learning standards are taught through games, drama, art and music. Discount available for parent helper.
Cost: $112.50 x 4 payments for the school year, 10/4 – end of year
Registration Open at http://spongeschool.com/sign-up/
Parent Contact: Tania Schriwer taniaschriwer@gmail.com
Rainy Day DINNER CLUB
Grades 1-5 Wednesdays 2:05-3:45 (12:05-2:05 on early-release days) Room 205
For $35 each week, students will create delicious dishes focusing on the importance of local ingredients, scratch cooking, and natural preservatives while practicing kitchen safety and providing their family with dinner! As students follow recipes, they will learn the science behind the use of different ingredients and the important role herbs, spices and veggies play in flavoring our favorite dishes. Each entrée will serve 4 to 6 and will be packaged in oven ready cookware with baking instructions. Each session adds 5 new recipes! Max: 10 students
Cost: $350 for 10 weeks 10/5-12/14 (earlier classes on 10/26 and 11/16, no class 11/23)
TENNIS
Grades K-5, Wednesdays 2:05-3:05 Gym
TGA Premier Youth Tennis is bringing the tennis court to BF Day! TGA, in national partnership with the United States Tennis Association, co-designed a tennis enrichment program that focuses on athletic, academic and character development for children. In addition to professional tennis instruction, your child will take part in a combination of physical fitness for health benefits and academics such as math, science, language and social studies for educational development. TGA’s mission is to empower our students with the tools to be successful on the tennis court and in life.
Cost: $140 for 8 weeks 10/5-12/14 (no class on 9/28, 10/26, 11/16, 11/23)
THE DRAMA CLUB K-2
Grades K-2 Wednesdays; 2:05-3:05 (12:05-1:05 early-release days) PTSA Room
Welcome to the Stage! In our Club, students will learn the fundamentals of performance while gaining skills like creative visualization, breath control, public speaking, teamwork, and improvisational thinking. This club is about jumping in, having fun, playing hard, working together and finding your voice. Each week we will watch, listen and discuss selections from Broadway, classic and new. The students will learn and develop their own original song and basic choreography. We will also work with fun scripts, including William Shakespeare’s “Star Wars; Verily, A New Hope”, and explore some of the Bard’s most famous phrases and, of course, “The Sonnets”. At the end of the session, we will present scenes for family and friends.
Cost: $100 for 10 weeks 9/28-12/7 (2 hours earlier on 9/28, 10/26 and 11/16, no class 11/23)
Registration: email below.
Parent Contact: Jason Evans jasone47@gmail.com
CREATIVE CODING
Grades 3-5, Wednesdays 2:05-3:35 (12:05-1:35 on early-release days) Computer Lab
Creative Coding teaches your child to code by helping them make their own custom video game. Our project-based, multi-level classes are amazingly fun yet very effective in teaching creative problem-solving and emotional resilience. As your creative child has fun bringing their ideas to life, they iterate through the emotional cycle of Coding (idea->excitement->frustration->more effort->triumph!) with support and positive encouragement. Repeating this cycle builds great coders and develops emotional persistence that will help students take on new challenges in all aspects of their lives. Students new to coding will participate in the Creative Coding core curriculum, learning the fundamental elements of MIT’s Scratch. Students with previous Scratch experience will enjoy the Advanced Curriculum with new techniques and hacks. Class can be repeated infinitely! http://www.creativecoding4kids.com. Max 12 students.
Cost: $299 for 10 weeks, 9/28-12/7 (earlier class on 9/28, 10/26 and 11/16, no class 11/23)
Registration: www.creativecoding4kids.com
Parent contact: Tania Schriwer taniaschriwer@gmail.com
PIANO KEYBOARD CLUB
Grades K-5 Thursdays; 2:05-3:05 Library
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 our participants will be playing them after the very first class! The club is a combination of keyboard piano lessons and music-learning workshop, using a clever visual method to teach the basics of music reading and piano playing. We’ve developed learning games and activities designed to teach kids basic music reading skills and playing techniques, in ways that are fun, engaging, and stimulating. We have music for all tastes, including music from Frozen, Stars Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and lots more. Each participant has his/her own keyboard supplied during the class, including headphones and books.
Cost: $190 for 10 weeks 9/29-12/8 (no class 11/24)
Parent contact: Jason Evans jasone47@gmail.com
WORLD DANCE with Marissa
Grades K-2 Thursdays; 2:05-3:05 Music Room
Come get your worldly groove on! Each seasonal session of World Dance with Marissa will focus on a different area of the world. Participants will learn a variety of cultural dances from the featured area of the world. Students will further learn about each place by creating a booklet of coloring pages illustrating various cultural aspects of each country. Dress up, dance videos, games, stories and instruments from these cultures will also be part of the children’s World Dance experience!
Informal Costumed Performance at the end of the session. Join us!
Cost: $140 for 10 weeks 9/29-12/8 (no class 11/24)
Registration: email marissadancing@gmail.com
FLAG FOOTBALL
Grades 2-5 Thursdays 2:05-3:15 Gym
Join One on One at BF Day Elementary for an awesome session of flag-football. We will spend time each week learning the core fundamentals of passing, catching, rushing and blocking, while introducing team concepts on both sides of the ball. We will also play a game every week during the second part of class. This is a great non-contact activity for kids who love football. See you on the gridiron!
Cost: $110 for 8 weeks 9/29-11/17
Parent contact: Anna Cortese astanek73@yahoo.com
ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE to the BURKE MUSEUM
Grades 1-5, Fridays 2:05-4:05 bus to museum and back
Join us for one-of-a-kind fun with dinosaurs and more! Uncover fossils, examine artifacts, and take a behind-the-scenes peek at the museum. This 6 session class will be facilitated by a Burke Museum educator and take advantage of their extensive in house collections and give students an opportunity to dig deep on a variety of science based subjects, archaeology geology, animal adaptations, and cultural anthropology. Students will travel by public bus to and from the museum and will need to bring bus fare and a snack if they wish. Parents are encouraged to join.
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ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE
Grades 1-5, Fridays 2:05-5:05 bus to museum and back
Join us for one-of-a-kind fun with dinosaurs and more! Uncover fossils, examine artifacts, and take a behind-the-scenes peek at the museum. This 6 session class will be facilitated by a Burke Museum educator and take advantage of their extensive in house collections and give students an opportunity to dig deep on a variety of science based subjects, archaeology geology, animal adaptations, and cultural anthropology. Students will travel by public bus to and from the museum and will need to bring bus fare and a snack if they wish. Parents are encouraged to join. The maximum cost for the class will be $200 but reduced for each student over the minimum number of six attending.
Cost: $200 for 6 weeks 10/7-11/18 (no class 11/11)
Registration: email below
Parent contact: Bruce Parker brucegparker@gmail.com