Winter class/club registration is closed
Most classes will run from 3:25-4:25 unless specifically noted and will require a parent volunteer to assist in the class/club. Jan17-March 24 except Friday classes run until March 31. Class registration opened the first week of January after class locations are identified and approved by vendor. Class lists will be created and distributed to teachers. Enrolled students’ parents will be asked to volunteer through Signup Genius.
Free tuition for your student might be available if you volunteer for all days. If you would like to volunteer to be that parent, please email afterschool@benrushpta.org.
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (Ben Rush students only)
Canceled-Homework Club, Tuesday Grades 3-5
If you are looking for a quiet, structured, and safe environment to complete homework and study, Homework club is the place for you! Dedicated homework time helps students to take accountability for their studies and learn time management skills. Instructors are familiar with LWSD teaching techniques and will be supporting students on their journey to becoming lifelong learners. Come join us after school as we hit the books!
If class is full, please contact afterschool@benrushpta.org to get your child put on waitlist.
Tuesdays, 9 weeks, Room: upper portable
9 classes: 17-Jan;31-Jan;7-Feb;14-Feb;21-Feb;28-Feb;7-Mar;14-Mar;21-Mar
No class on Jan 24. Conference week.
Cost for Club: $45. Min 3, max 14 students.
Click here to register
Canceled-Homework Club, Fridays Grades 3-5
If you are looking for a quiet, structured, and safe environment to complete homework and study, Homework club is the place for you! Dedicated homework time helps students to take accountability for their studies and learn time management skills. Instructors are familiar with LWSD teaching techniques and will be supporting students on their journey to becoming lifelong learners. Come join us after school as we hit the books!
If class is full, please contact afterschool@benrushpta.org to get your child put on waitlist.
Fridays, 8 weeks, Room: upper portable
8 Classes: Jan 20; Feb 3; Feb 10; Feb24; March 3; March 17; Mar 24; Mar 31
No classes on Jan 27, Feb 17, March 10. Conferences, Mid-winter break, Leap day (no school).
Cost for Club: $40. Min 3, max 14 students.
Click here to register
Badminton Club, Grades 4-5
Want to learn how to play the world’s fastest racket sport? Join Mr. Wilson and Mr. Overland as students learn how to serve, clear, drop, and smash. Additionally, students will learn sportsmanship, common badminton etiquette, and how to keep score. The class ends with a fun tournament.
Fridays 3:25-4:25pm, Location: gym
8 Classes: Jan 20; Feb 3; Feb 10; Feb24; March 3; March 17; Mar 24; Mar 31
Cost for Class: $105. All supplies provided, no need to purchase any equipment
Min 3, max 20 students.
No classes on Jan 27, Feb 17, March 10. Conferences, Mid-winter break, Leap day (no school).
Click here to register. 20 max students
Contact afterschool@benrushpta.org to get your students name added to waitlist if the class is full. Please do not contact instructors to get added to waitlist. Instructors are instructed to use the afterschool waitlist and sign-up procedures.
Cooking, Grades 1-5
Pass dinner duty to your kid once a week! Each week, students learn basic cooking skills while making dinner for their family! Students will create delicious dishes while focusing on the importance of local ingredients, scratch cooking, and natural preservatives while practicing knife skills and kitchen safety. Each entrée will serve 4 to 6 and will be packaged in oven-ready cookware with baking instructions. All our meals are nut free but may have other allergy ingredients or dietary restrictions. Hosted by Rainy Day Dinner Club.
Fridays 3:30-5:30pm in K/1 Pod
Min 8, Max 12
8 Classes: Jan 20; Feb 3; Feb 10; Feb24; March 3; March 17; Mar 24; Mar 31
No classes on Jan 27, Feb 17, March 10. Conferences, Mid-winter break, Leap day (no school).
Min 3, max 20 students.
Cost for Class: $336 for check, $347 for credit cards. All ingredients and cookware supplies provided.
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** Cooking school will email parents about making payments once registration is finalized.
Special note: You must be on time to pick up your child. There may not be a volunteer to ensure your child gets picked up from this class. School staff is not likely to be at the school. The school, vendor, or PTA is not responsible for waiting for your child to get a ride.
Intro to Roblox Development, Grades 3-5
Familiarizing students with programming fundamentals using block-based coding and Lua programming language to build their own adventure in Roblox Studio.
Requirements: Prior to first day in class, a Roblox development account must be created with a username and password to be used in class.
Students will use the Roblox account to save their work. Parents can view student’s progress at home.
A parent volunteer for every class is required to run this course. A SignUp Genius will be sent to parents of this course. If a volunteer is not found, the class may be canceled. https://www.signupgenius.com/
Free tuition for your student might be available if you volunteer for all days. If you would like to volunteer to be that parent, please email afterschool@benrushpta.org.
Mondays, 9 Weeks, 3:25-4:25pm. Location: library
Jan 23; Jan 30; Feb 6; Feb 13; Feb 27; March 6; March 13; March 20
No class: Feb 20 mid winter break.
Min 10, Max 20
Cost for Class: $235
SignupGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948a4a628a3f9cf8-benrush#/
Intermediate Roblox Development, Grades 3-5
Continuation of Intro to Programming Roblox Adventure from fall. Classes will continue to build on block-based coding and Lua programming language to build their own adventure in Roblox Studio.
Requirements: Prior to first day in class, a Roblox development account must be created with a username and password to be used in class.
Students will use the Roblox account to save their work. Parents can view student’s progress at home.
A parent volunteer for every class is required to run this course. A SignUp Genius will be sent to parents of this course. If a volunteer is not found, the class may be canceled.
Free tuition for your student might be available if you volunteer for all days. If you would like to volunteer to be that parent, please email afterschool@benrushpta.org.
Mondays, 9 Weeks, 3:25-4:25pm, Location: 3rd grade Pod
Jan 23; Jan 30; Feb 6; Feb 13; Feb 27; March 6; March 13; March 20
Min 10, Max 20
Cost for Class: $235
SignupGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948a4a628a3f9cf8-benrush#/
Click here to register, this link will take you right to the vendor. Class must have 10 min, 20 max.
Robotics, Grades K-2
Students design, build, and program robots to explore, interact and learn from the world around them. This class familiarizes students with the skill to program sensors and tools for automating routines and complex tasks. Thus enabling them to hone critical computing and thinking skills needed to succeed in both the 21st century's workforce and in everyday life.
Tuesdays, 9 Weeks, 3:25-4:25pm, Location: Library
Jan 17; Jan 31; Feb 7; Feb 14; Feb 21; Feb 28; March 7; March 14; March 21
No class on Jan 24 conferences.
Min 10, Max 20
Cost: $170
SignupGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948a4a628a3f9cf8-benrush1#/
Robotics, Grades 3-5
Students design, build, and program robots to explore, interact and learn from the world around them. This class familiarizes students with the skill to program sensors and tools for automating routines and complex tasks. Thus enabling them to hone critical computing and thinking skills needed to succeed in both the 21st century's workforce and in everyday life.
Hands on|STEM Fun|Design and Build|Create and Code|Solve Real-World-Challenges.
Tuesdays, 9 Weeks, 3:25-4:25pm, Location: library
Jan 17; Jan 31; Feb 7; Feb 14; Feb 21; Feb 28; March 7; March 14; March 21
No class on Jan 24 conferences.
Min 10, Max 20
Cost: $235
SignupGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948a4a628a3f9cf8-benrush1#/
ChessPlayer, Grades 2-5
Taught by Chessplayer.com. Instructor is Allen. Fall quarter was Georgi. Chess sets are supplied. Tournament in March.
A parent volunteer for every class is required to run this course. A SignUp Genius will be sent to parents of this course. If a volunteer is not found, this class may be canceled.
Free tuition for your student might be available if you volunteer for all days. If you would like to volunteer to be that parent, please email afterschool@benrushpta.org.
Tuesdays, 3:25-4:25
Jan 17; Jan 31; Feb 7; Feb 14; Feb 21; Feb 28; March 7; March 14; March 21
Location: 4th grade POD
No class Jan 24. Conferences.
Cost: $170/Student. All equipment supplied, no need to purchase any other equipment.
SignupGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b49aaad2fa7f94-chessplayer#/
Click here to register, this link will take you to the vendor. 20 students max
Intro to Spanish
Communicate in Spanish and join the billions and several counties who natively speak this versatile language. Learn Spanish basics and test drive your knowledge with other students. Impress your family and friends with his new language skill.
Mondays 8 weeks
Classes: Jan 23; Jan 30; Feb 6; Feb 13; Feb 27; March 6; March 13; March 20
No class Feb 20 mid-winter break
Location: 2-3rd grade POD
Min 8, Max 20
Cost: $184.
SignupGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b49aaad2fa7f94-intro1#/
Click here to register, this link will take you right to the vendor. 20 students max
Drama, Grades K-2
Taught by Drama Kids. There will be a Parent Demonstration in March.
A parent volunteer for every class is required to run this course. A SignUp Genius will be sent to parents of this course. If a volunteer is not found, this class may be canceled.
Free tuition for your student might be available if you volunteer for all days. If you would like to volunteer to be that parent, please email afterschool@benrushpta.org.
Mondays 8 weeks
Classes: Jan 23; Jan 30; Feb 6; Feb 13; Feb 27; March 6; March 13; March 20
No class Feb 20 mid-winter break
Location: K/1st Pod
Min 8, max 22.
Cost for this Class: $160.
SignupGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094badab22a1ffc70-parent/36462454#/
Click here to register, this link will take you to vendor website.
Drama, Grades 3-5
Taught by Drama Kids. There will be a Parent Demonstration in March.
A parent volunteer for every class is required to run this course. A SignUp Genius will be sent to parents of this course. If a volunteer is not found, this class may be canceled.
Free tuition for your student might be available if you volunteer for all days. If you would like to volunteer to be that parent, please email afterschool@benrushpta.org.
Tuesdays 9 weeks, 3:25-4:25
Classes: Jan 17; Jan 31; Feb 7; Feb 14; Feb 21; Feb 28; March 7; March 14; March 21
No class Jan 24. Conferences.
Location: 3rd Pod
Min students 8, max 15 students.
Cost: $180.
SignupGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094badab22a1ffc70-drama/36462454#/
Click here to register, this link will take you right to the vendor.
Smart With Art, Grades K-5
Learn new and exciting art techniques as we explore a variety of materials in this exciting art session!
Wednesdays 1:55-2:55pm; Location: Upper Portables
9 Classes: Jan 18l Feb 1l Feb 8; Feb 15; Feb 22; March 1; March 8; March 15;' March 22
No class Jan 25. Conference week.
Cost: $216
SignupGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B49AAAD2FA7F94-smart
Click here to register, this link will take you to vendor website.
Grand Knights Chess Academy
Gain chess skills and techniques with Sloan and Grand Knights Chess Academy. Students will be divided into groups based on experience level. Each group will have tailored instruction and activities.
Fridays 3:25-4:25pm; Location: 1st-2nd POD
8 Classes: Jan 20; Feb 3; Feb 10; Feb24; March 3; March 17; Mar 24; Mar 31
Cost: $160. All supplies provided, no need to purchase any equipment
No classes on Jan 27, Feb 17, March 10. Conferences, Mid-winter break, Leap day (no school).
SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948a5a72aaaffc25-signin#/
Click here to register, this link will take you to vendor website.