WINTER ENRICHMENT CLASSES

PTSA provides opportunities to enrich your child's education beyond the school day. PTSA partners with local vendors to offer after school classes. In addition, we work closely with the school to share enrichment activities offered by our Wilder Teachers.

Winter 2024-2025 Enrichment Classes-revised

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Robotics

Time: Mondays 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Grades: 3rd- 5th
Where: Commons
Cost: $280/7 classes
Min- Max Enrollment: 18-24 students
Class Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10
No Class Dates: 1/20 (MLK Day), 2/17 (President’s Day)
PTSA Chaperone: TBD
Vendor: https://www.odysseysteminstitute.org/

This educational robotics class uses VEX IQ equipment for students to discover and develop their affinity for robotics. Students will explore digital 3D schematics, observe and manipulate a robot's behavior and utilize block-based and text-based coding. Students will demonstrate their robot to family on the last day of class.

Lego Engineering Junior – Machines

Time: Mondays 3:15pm– 4:15pm
Grades: K-2nd
Where: Art Portable
Cost: $160/8 classes
Min- Max Enrollment: 8-20 students
Class Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
No Class Dates: 1/20 (MLK Day), 2/17 (President’s Day)
PTSA Chaperone: TBD
Vendor: www.snapology.com

Using LEGO® bricks students will work in teams to build go-carts, catapults, merry-go-rounds and more! Classes also include free-building time to promote creativity.

Putting on a Play

Time: Tuesdays 3:15pm– 4:15pm
Grades: 1st-2nd
Where: Portable (TBD)
Cost: $165/8 classes
Min- Max Enrollment: 5-12 students
Class Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
No Class Dates: 1/28 (Conferences)
PTSA Chaperone: TBD
Vendor: https://studio-east.org/

Students will learn how to work with a script, embody an assigned character and learn lines. Students will work on a play and perform it for family on the last day of class.

Lego Engineering – Amusement Parks

Time: Tuesdays 3:15pm– 4:15pm
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Where: Library
Cost: $160/8 classes
Min- Max Enrollment: 8-20 students
Class Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
No Class Dates: 1/28 (Conferences)
PTSA Chaperone: TBD
Vendor: www.snapology.com

Using LEGO® bricks students will work in teams to build their own amusement park rides. Students will also learn the core physics and engineering concepts that make a ride thrilling.

Hip Hop Junior

Time: Wednesdays 1:45-2:45
Grades: K-2nd
Where: Commons
Cost: $200/8 classes
Min- Max Enrollment: 5-15 students
Class Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5
No Class Dates: NA
PTSA Chaperone: TBD
Instructor: Shandie Hensley

Students will learn different hip hop styles, techniques and tricks each week. Students will work on a routine and perform for family on the last day of class.

Karate

Time: Wednesdays 1:45-2:45
Grades: K - 5th
Where: Gym
Cost: $265/9 classes
Min- Max Enrollment: 10-20 students
Class Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12
No Class Dates: NA
PTSA Chaperone: TBD
Vendor: https://www.karate-x.com/

Students will learn and practice Karate skills with blocking drills, kicking targets, breaking boards, and more. Belt rank testing is held at the end of each session. This class is suitable for both beginner and intermediate karate students and emphasizes self- confidence, discipline and fun.

Acting 101

Time: Wednesdays 1:45-2:45
Grades: 3rd-5th
Where: Portable 7
Cost: $165/8 classes
Min- Max Enrollment: 5-12 students
Class Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5
No Class Dates: NA
PTSA Chaperone: TBD
Vendor: https://studio-east.org/

Students will learn to act through character improvisation, theater games, and scene work. Students will work on a play and perform it for family on the last day of class.

Chess

Time: Thursdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Grades K - 5th
Where: Library
Cost: $230/10 classes
Min- Max Enrollment: 10 – 28
Class Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3
No Class Dates: 1/30 (Conferences), 2/13 (Mid-Winter Break)
Vendor: https://excelwithchess.com/

Students will develop chess skills in a fun environment. Beginners through advanced players are welcome and lessons are adjusted based on experience. Students will receive engaging in-class lessons and independent practice resources to use at home. They will also get to play in a chess tournament in the last few weeks of class.

Piano

Time: Thursdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Grades 1st - 5th
Where: Portable (TBD)
Cost: $315/7 classes
Min – Max Enrollment: 5-8 students
Class Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13
No Class Dates: 1/30 (Conferences), 2/13 (Mid-Winter Break)
Vendor: https://www.newbachmusicschool.com/

Students will develop essential piano skills such as hand position, note-reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm, and music theory. They will also have the chance to learn and play various pieces. Keyboards and headphones are provided in class, and each student will receive a lesson book.

Hip Hop

Time: Fridays 3:15 - 4:15
Grades: 3-5
Where: Gym
Cost: $200/8 classes
Min- Max Enrollment: 5-20 students
Class Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28
No Class Dates: 1/31 (Conferences), 2/14 (Mid-Winter Break), 3/7 (LEAP Day)
PTSA Chaperone: TBD
Instructor: Shandie Hensley

Students will learn different hip hop styles, techniques and tricks each week. Students will work on a routine and perform it for family on the last day of class.

PTSA Enrichment Policies

Each PTSA led after-school enrichment class requires a volunteer chaperone to attend EACH class. The volunteer chaperone’s child is offered priority registration and a full discount on the class price (or 50% discount if there are two chaperones). If you are interested in committing to be the volunteer chaperone please email [email protected] ASAP. If a volunteer chaperone is not found for a class, that class will be cancelled.
There are no refunds for before and after school classes. The only exception is if a program does not enroll the minimum number of students, a full refund will be given. Refunds will not be offered for classes within a session that must be canceled due to LWSD closure (weather, etc.), building issues or lack of a chaperone. A teacher or vendor may offer a makeup class if a class is cancelled due to illness or a schedule conflict, however, a makeup class is not guaranteed.
We don't want anyone missing out on enrichment classes. Wilder PTSA offers scholarships based on financial need. If you need a scholarship, please email Mr. Goldberg, Wilder Principal, for help at [email protected]
Wilder PTSA Enrichment Class Policy
Wilder PTSA Volunteer Chaperone Policies

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

This page was last updated on December 12, 2024