Enrichment Calendar Fall 2008

MONDAY

Dance, Dance, Dance

Ms. Pizzo, PK – 1st

Come tumble and dance the afternoon away in a class led by a group of very experienced 3rd grade performers! Classes will include basic gymnastic, dance choreography and routines to your favorite songs.

Karate

Chatham Karate Academy, K- 3rd

The Chatham Karate Academy has provided instruction to children in after- school programs for the last 10 years. The program is designed to provide students of different ages the opportunity to participate in a safe, educational, and fun activity. The curriculum consists of a number of activities intended to familiarize the students with an introduction to the Martial Arts in general and Karate specifically. The goals are to strengthen self-discipline, self-respect, self-confidence, and self-defense.

Painting in the Outdoors

Mrs. Grabko, 2nd – 8th 

Spend some time outside enjoying the beauty of our campus and learn how to paint. The students will learn sketching technique and how to paint realistic outdoor scenes in this class.

That's Not in My History Book

Mr. Vogel, 4th – 8th

The class will focus on a compilation of little-known facts and forgotten heroes of the American story.  Students will come away with an exciting view of what history really means.

TUESDAY

Playdough Creations

Mrs. Hidalgo, PK – 3rd

While manipulating Playdough, students will strengthen fine motor skills and muscles.  Students will use different colors and fun tools to create interesting and imaginative expressions of creativity.

Science Creations

Mrs. Stepanian, 3rd – 8th

Let’s experiment! We are lucky to have Mrs. Stepanian, a seasoned science teacher, join us at CDS for enrichment classes. Students will learn more about science through experiments and hands-on fun.

WEDNESDAY

Art Sensory Activities

Ms. Crivellone, PK – 2nd

Come explore different types of paint: foam, glue, watercolors, etc., and experience sensory activities using shaving cream, goop, cooked pasta, and cloud dough.

Cooking Club

Miss Chip, 4th – 8th   

If you love to cook (or just love to eat!) join us in Cooking Club.  Each week we’ll make a delicious dish to eat and learn helpful cooking tips along the way.  Take home a copy of our recipe book at the end of the program. (Supply fee: $25 and class is limited to 12 students)

Games Galore

Ms. Greenberg, PK – 1st 

We will play all different games indoors and out.  Hopscotch, ring toss, hangman, and crosswords are just a quick glimpse of the fun to be had.

Kickball

Ms. Pizzo, 3rd – 4th

Join us for an exciting and fun-filled game of kickball on the tennis courts. Players will kick, catch, run, and cheer the afternoon away.

THURSDAY

Ballet and Creative Movement

Ms. Baumgartner, PK – 2nd

This class is a wonderful way to introduce your little one to the fundamentals of classic ballet technique. It is an introduction to dance arts, mixing dance vocabulary with locomotion development and movement exploration. These thematic classes encourage students to "feel the dance" and use creativity.

Historical Catastrophes II

Mr. Vogel, 4th – 8th

Students will come face to face with some of the more fateful events in history such as “The Trail of Tears,” the assassination of President Lincoln and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the NYC Draft riots.

Wiffleball

Miss Chip, 1st – 4th

Have fun learning the basics of America’s great pastime.  Students will have a blast working together and building useful skills and strategies.

Yoga and Meditation

Ms. Gumm, 3rd – 8th

Students will learn the disciplines that lead towards a calm and balanced mind and also build a strong, flexible body.  Yoga helps improve concentration and focus, as well as stimulating the imagination.  Using interactive games and animated postures, students will learn about animals, nature, and basic anatomy through yoga.

FRIDAY

Newspaper

Mrs. May, 3rd – 8th

Extra!  Extra!  Read all about it!  This is a call for all aspiring journalists and writers to join the student-run newspaper. We will publish the paper on-line for the first time.

Story Stretchers

Ms. Greenberg, PK – 1st

If you never like a great story to end, join us. After reading a book, there will be an activity, such as an art project or a game that will extend the magic of the story.