2024 Winter After School Activity Offerings
Please complete the After School Registration form by Friday, December 15. Programs will begin the week of January 15. Payment to be made at the time of registration. Confirmation will come through the Auxiliary Programs Office. For questions, please contact the office, ext. 250/908-234-0067 or email Beth Hansen at bhansen@gsbschool.org.
Course Offerings
Mondays
LEGO
Grades: PS - K
Offered by: Michele Coleman
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11
Time: 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. (1/22-2/12), (all, exceptions: 2/26-3/11 3:00 - 4:00 PM)
Place: Cox Buidling
Min/Max enrollment: 5/12
Cost: $275.00
LEGO building brings abstract concepts to life with a fun, hands-on approach that really engages students. LEGO bricks turn numbers, words, and ideas into real models that can be touched, described, and innovated upon. And by making the subjects tangible, they foster collaboration and encourage self-guided learning by creating enthusiasm and giving students the critical 21st-century skills, they need.
World Cultures
Grades: 1-4
Offered By: Hope Napolitan
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11
Time: 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. (1/22-2/12), (all, exceptions: 2/26-3/11 3:00 - 4:00 PM)
Place: Cox Building
Min/Max enrollment: 5/12
Cost: $300.00
Art, cooking, and language come together on this after school journey to learn more about Spanish and French speaking countries around the world. We will create whimsical portraits and collages like those of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and “draw with scissors” like French artist Henri Matisse. With paint, we will transform a shoebox into a colorful “carreta” from Costa Rica, and a simple egg carton will become a mancala game board from Senegal. We will celebrate the festival of “Tomatina”, prepare “tapas”, build our own edible versions of the iconic Eiffel Tower, and blend up some tropical fruit “batidos” and “salsas.” And to round out each day, we will explore the Spanish and French languages with a variety of authentic stories, games, music and activities.
Tuesdays
Musical: Frog and Toad Kids!
Grades: 1-4
Offered By: Amy Southerland
Cost: $515
Details to follow
Cooking Up a Story
Grades: PS-K
Offered By: Beth Hansen
Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Cox Building
Min/Max enrollment: 5/8
Cost: $300.00
In this fun-filled class, your child will have the opportunity to experience the joy of cooking while at the same time hearing some great stories. Each week we will create a cooking project to go along with an exciting story. Please advise of any food allergies when signing up for this course.
Wednesdays
Winter Art
Grades: PS-K
Offered by: Wendy Hanks
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6
Time/Place: 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Cox Building
Min/Max Enrollment: 5/8
Cost: $275
"There is a chill in the air and signs of Winter are everywhere." Let's have fun with Winter as our inspiration to create masterpieces!
Pottery
Grades: 1-2
Offered By: Madison Moreno
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6
Time/Place: 3:00 - 4:00 PM - SBS Pavilion - Pottery Room
Min/Max enrollment: 5/10
Cost: $300.00
In the after-school clay class participants will be able to explore the joy of building art and pottery through the medium of clay and ceramics. The class will incorporate techniques like coil, slab and pinch building through creative projects such as fairy homes, pinch pot monsters and wall tiles. Clay class incorporates material use, creativity, and artistic skill in a fun and relaxed setting.
Art
Grades: 3-4
Offered By: Carly Hyrdusko
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6
Time/Place: 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Art Room
Min/Max enrollment: 5/10
Cost: $275.00
Each week will begin with an art-related story. The art project will reinforce what concepts were introduced in the story. Did you know that art can build self-confidence? When children create with their hands, they learn so much more than just art. They work on their fine motor skills, organizational skills as well as developing their creative side. Come join us for a fun-filled art class where we will use a variety of mediums.
Thursdays
Crochet a Critter
Grades: 3-4
Offered By: Lynn Prosen
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7
Time/Place: 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Cox
Min/Max enrollment: 5/7
Cost: $275
Students will learn the basic crochet techniques needed to create their very own stuffed penguin amigurumi. Everyone will receive a crochet hook, stitch markers, and yard to make our projects. We will start from the very beginning and learn how to read patterns and practice a few basic crochet stitches.
Dino Explorers
Grades: PS-K
Offered By: Mary Healy
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7
Time/Place: 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Mrs. Healy's Room
Min/Max enrollment: 5/15
Cost: $275
Have you ever wondered why dinosaurs were so big or what they ate? Have you ever wanted to know how smart they are or what they looked like? Then this is the class for you! Join us as we become Jr. Paleontologists, and discover the wonderful world of dinosaurs through stories, activities, and art.
Chess
Grades: 1-4
Offered By: Farai Mandizha
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7
Time/Place: 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Librar
Min/Max enrollment: 6/12
Cost: $325
Chess helps develop critical thinking skills, planning, and thinking before acting. By learning chess, children learn to see patterns, solve problems, and become more deliberate. In chess, winning and losing allows children to understand how to handle healthy competition. This is open to all levels. All students will be evaluated in their first class. Then they will learn the basic chess principles, like how to move the pieces, check & checkmate, stalemate, castling promotion and many more. Every class will include a lesson part and supervised play. International Master Farai Mandizha is an internationally renowned chess player, coach and a four-time Chess Olympian.
Fridays
Winter Wonderful Foods
Grades: 2-4
Offered by: Lynn Prosen
Dates: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/1
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM (all, exceptions: 2/9 and 3/1 3:00 - 4:30 PM)
Place: Cox Building
Cost: $300.00
Join Mrs. Prosen in the Discovery Teaching Kitchen creating and cooking foods that will keep us warm and comfortable in the winter. Please advise of any food allergies when signing up for this course.
WOW Lab
Grades: K-2
Offered by: Little Scholars
Dates: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/1
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM (all, exceptions: 2/9 and 3/1 3:00 - 4:30 PM)
Place: Cox Building
Cost: $300.00
Hypothesize, observe, and watch in wonder over the crazy science reactions in our WOW Lab. Each lesson will focus on a scientific experiment and the science behind the experiment. Grow your science knowledge and have a few wow moments along the way. Come join us for this exciting journey into the world of science experiments!