After School Enrichment
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
St. Paul Lutheran School is proud to offer an After School Enrichment Program that provides a variety of enrichment activities that students can sign up for free or at an additional cost. Please note that this program is in addition to our before and aftercare program. Below is a list of classes for Fall 2019. ALL FAMILIES MUST COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION AND WAIVER FORM, even if you are also registering through the parent organization (e.g., Flipside Art, Arbor Chess).
- Piano Lessons
- Violin Lessons
- Cooking Club - Monday
- Martial Arts - Monday
- Ballet & Jazz - Tuesday
- Arbor Chess - Wednesday
- Wheels in Motion (Bricks 4 Kidz) - Thursday
- Journey Through Time with Art (Flipside) - Friday
- Girl Scouts - Friday
THURSDAY and FRIDAY
Violin Lessons All Grades
My name is Lauren Pulcipher, and I am excited to be teaching Suzuki violin lessons at St. Paul this year. I received my Master’s in violin performance and chamber music at the University of Michigan, and am a registered Suzuki Book 1 teacher. I am excited to teach the Suzuki method because I think it is a wonderful way to be introduced to the violin. Key components of the method include parent involvement and support, the opportunity to begin at a young age, peer learning in addition to individual lessons, and an emphasis on listening and repetition. I grew up a Suzuki student myself and I still use many of the skills I cultivated in my early education including problem solving, collaboration and appreciation for the act of learning.
Days: Thursday or Friday to be arranged with instructor.
Email Lauren at: lpulcipher@gmail.com
Individual Lessons: 30/45 minutes depending on student age and level (parental attendance mandatory for younger students). All beginning violin students should initially enroll in 30 minute lessons.
Fees can be paid in full or in four monthly installments.
30 Minute Lesson: $30 per 30 minute private lesson
45 Minute Lesson: $45 per 45 minute private lesson
MONDAY - FRIDAY
Piano Lessons Grades K - 8
My name is Julie Pierce and I'm excited to be able to offer piano lessons at St Paul this year. I am a long time St Paul parent with my youngest child beginning fifth grade this year and I have an even longer history as a pianist, music teacher, choral director and singer. I received my degree in Music Education, with piano as my principle instrument, from the University of Michigan in 1992 and have been teaching piano, music directing and singing ever since.
I love teaching students to love music through the piano. Rather than teaching piano simply from a set method or curriculum, I prefer to cater to the musical needs of each child. I do like to use a standard method book or series as a guide, but I also draw from a wealth of musical resources outside the method books specific to each student's needs. In addition, I incorporate music theory & history, ear training and sight singing to fully round out the learning experience.
Learning the piano can be a great springboard to a lifetime experience with music! It would be a joy for me to be a part of that musical journey with your child.
Time: ½ hour lessons, time to be arranged with instructor. Email Julie at pierce.julie@gmail.com
Instructor: Julie Pierce
Fees: $30/half hour lesson
MONDAY
Cooking Club
Session 1, Back to School Basics Grades 2 - 8
Learn to cook at St. Paul! Have fun while learning how to make quick, easy and healthy recipes your whole family will love. Love to cook? We will create easy and delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, after school snacks and desserts in this fun hands-on cooking class! We will meet on Mondays, immediately after school until 4:30. For grades 2-8. Come hungry!
*Please contact instructor with food allergy information at racettefamily@aol.com
After school until 4:30 pm
Dates: Mondays 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21
Instructor: Ann Racette
Class limits: Minimum 8 / Maximum 12
Fees: $75 per session
Cooking Club
Session 2, Taste the Season Grades 2 - 8
Learn to cook at St. Paul! Have fun while learning how to make quick, easy and healthy recipes your whole family will love. Love to cook? Explore the holiday season through foods and celebrations that will have everyone in jolly spirits! We will meet on Mondays, immediately after school until 4:30. For grades 2-8. Come hungry!
*Please contact instructor with food allergy information at racettefamily@aol.com
After school until 4:30 pm
Dates: Mondays 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2
Instructor: Ann Racette
Class limits: Minimum 8 / Maximum 12
Fees: $75 per session
MONDAY
Martial Arts / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Self Defense 4 – 9 years
Join us for an exploration of martial arts with a focus on building athleticism, confidence, self defense, and having fun!
Participants in this program will learn both stand up defense & grappling martial arts in a safe, practical, & engaging way. In addition to the martial arts instruction, students will also participate in our renowned 'URSA Powerful Words,' Character Development program & a martial arts demonstration day for families at URSA Academy in Ann Arbor at the end of the program.
Instructor: URSU Academy
Time: 3:14 – 4:00 PM Mondays
Dates: September 16 - November 18 (10 Weeks)
Minimum 6 - Max 15
Grades Pre - K (4yrs) - 9 yrs
Fees: $125
TUESDAY
Ballet/Jazz Combo Grades K – 8
Get the best of both worlds by experiencing the technique and discipline of ballet along with the energy and fun of jazz. This class is great for students exploring what kind of movement and dance they prefer. Students will learn terminology and dances for both ballet and jazz concluding with a performance at the end of the session!
Time: 3:15 - 4:15
Class limits: Minimum 6, Maximum 15
Tuesdays: 3:15-4:15pm
Grade: K-8
Min 6; Max 15
Dates : Sept 17 - Nov 19 (I0 weeks)
Instructor: Kelly - Peachy Fitness
Fees: $125
WEDNESDAY
Arbor Chess Grades PreK (5 years) – 8th
Multi Level Chess! This will be a 9-week session of chess classes. The first class will be October 9, and the last class is December 4 with no class on November 27. The cost per student is $159 for all 8 classes. No previous knowledge of chess is required. New students should add $20 for a workbook. Students will learn basic tactics and checkmating patterns and how to open a chess game. Open to age five and older.
Class Instructor: Mr. Garrison is a US Candidate Master and one of Michigan’s top 50 rated tournament chess players. He is also ranked #1 overall game player at www.littlegolem.net, a leading thinking games website. Mr. Garrison began teaching chess to children in 1996. His teams consistently win state championships. You may contact Mr. Garrison at raygarrison@arborchess.com or 734-945-5951.
Time: 3:20 – 4:20 PM
Class limits: Minimum 5, Maximum 15
Dates: Begins October 2, Ends December 4 (8 weeks) No class November 27
Instructor: Ray Garrison
Fees: $159
Register at: www.arborchess.com or via paper registration in the school office
THURSDAYS
Bricks 4 Kidz Wheels in Motion Grades K - 8
These wheels are ready to roll! Students will use LEGO® Bricks, axles, pulleys, gears, motors and more to build a variety of models on wheels. Some are familiar vehicles, such as a fire engine and delivery truck. Other amazing models, such as the Rescue Robot and K-9 Bot, will give students more to learn. Do you have a need for speed? Put your Speed Bot model to the test as you race against others using remote controls! We’ll explore concepts of speed and force, and gain non-vehicle knowledge from the unconventional Wheels in Motion models as well. Let’s roll!
Time: 3:15 - 4:15
Class limits: Minimum 5, maximum 20
Dates: 9/26/19 – 10/31/19
Instructor: Eugene Blair and Bricks 4 Kidz Staff
Fees: $60
FRIDAY
Journey Through Time With Art – Flipside Art Grades K - 5
This is an art medium jammed packed course where you will discover more go-to tools to create an exciting range of artwork. The more art tools you have the easier it is to find yourself in your work. Over the course of these 8 weeks you will be encouraged to try new things, explore new combinations and experiment with new techniques. This class is built for young curious minds that want to explore and expand their repertoire of knowledge and skills! Cost: $115
Come travel with us through time! Young budding artists explore the different art periods/movements, the artists, works, and events that define some of the major art movements. They take a journey through the ages, each week learning from and mimicking various artists and their historical influences. They will create with a variety of different mediums from painting to sculpture and mixed media all the while learning how art evolved to our present day.
The focus of each class:
Class 1: Stone Age - The Cave Painting
Class 2: Egyptian Art - Sculpture
Class 3: Byzantine - Mosaics
Class 4: Renaissance a Fresco-like painting
Class 5: Impressionism - Working with Light - Watercolors
Class 6: Fauvism - Exploring Color
Class 7: Surrealism - Fantasy Art
Class 8: Abstract Expressionism - cut paper, important design elements.
TO ENROLL: You must fill out the St. Paul waiver form AND register online: http://flipsideartstudio.com/stpaul
Times: 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Dates: 10/5 – 12/7 (8 classes) no class on 10/19 or 11/23
Instructor: Flipside Art
Class limits: Minimum 4, Maximum 20
Fees: $115 per session (all materials included)
FRIDAY
GIRL SCOUTS
Daisy - K & 1st grade, Brownies - 2nd & 3rd grade, Juniors - 4th & 5th grade
Girl Scouts are safe and fun environments where girls can learn and practice value based leadership skills while learning about and serving the world around them. This is done through Girl Scout Programs with actives such as crafts, songs, hiking, service projects, working in the St. Paul school gardens, flag ceremonies, Girl Scout Product sales, and other activities. The particulars of any year depend on the girls group decision making. If you would like more information about our troop please contact Rachel Potts at rpotts@stpaulannarbor.org or ask to join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/1291242657556905/
Daisy & Brownies
Times: 3:15 – 4:45 pm
Dates: Every other Friday starting September 20
Instructor: Rachael Dedinski
Juniors
Times: 3:15 – 4:45 pm
Dates: Every other Friday starting September 20
Instructor: Rachel Potts
Fees for all levels: Fees are payable to the troop. DO NOT make payment to St. Paul School.
National/Council Dues $35, Troop Dues for girls joining a St. Paul GS troop for the first time $45, returning girls $10. Scholarships available.