ENRICHMENT
PTSA provides opportunities to help enrich your child's education. In addition to the after school opportunities listed here, PTSA also supports (with volunteers and/or through financial support) a variety of school-day enrichment programs including assemblies, author visits, our Art Volunteer program, field trips, service learning, scholastic magazines, a school garden, STEAM activities, and student leadership clubs.
Enrichment Schedule:
Fall Registration: Aug 28th- Sept 12th
Fall Enrichment Classes: Sept 22nd - Nov 21st
Winter Registration: Nov 24th - Dec 12th
Winter Session: Jan 5th - Mar 13th
Spring Registration: Feb 23rd - Mar 13th
Spring Session: Mar 30th - Jun 5th
Enrichment Classes: Winter Season Jan 5th-Mar 13th
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Enrichment Classes: Winter Season Jan 5th-Mar 13th ::
Winter Season: Jan 5th-Mar 13th
Winter Registration (OPEN NOW!)
**Volunteer Chaperones needed (and receive a discount/early registration): Class will be canceled without a chaperone. More Info here
Theatre week returns: Mar 23-28 I School Play- Red Riding Hood with MCT: grades K-5
Winter Schedule 2025-26 (Tentative**)
Note: *Before School Classes are held during Conference week. No classes After school that week (Jan 27-30).
SMART WITH ART: STEAM lab
Grades K-5: Mondays 4-5pm ($280.01): (8 weeks)
Join Smart with Art as we go on an amazing animal adventure! Learn fun animal facts while discovering new drawing skills and techniques throughout this engaging art session. Students will work with a variety of mediums including watercolors, collage, oil pastels, printmaking and more! Don’t forget to dress for mess! Smart with Art Website
CTB BASKETBALL: gym
Grades K-2: Mondays 4-5pm ($238): (8 weeks)
Grades 3-5: Tuesdays 4-5pm ($264.50): (8 weeks)
Lil Ballers: A after-school program for students of ALL SKILL sets in grades K-2. Students will have a blast learning the fundamentals of basketball, sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy habits while practicing skills and having fun. Sessions are designed for students to explore the game in a fun and nurturing environment. Exciting games such as “Fry the bacon” and sharks and minnows” are enjoyed. (8 weeks)
Ballers: A after-school program for students of ALL skill sets in grades 3-5. Sessions are fun filled with exciting games like “poison” and “bump” and also feature fundamental training like ball handling, passing and shooting. CTB Basketball Website
THEATRE WITH SING AND PLAY PRODUCTIONS: commons
Grades K-5: Tuesdays 4-5pm ($295): (9 weeks)
Come sing and play with Ms. Paige as we put on the musical Space Explorers. After crash-landing on Planet Gorp, the Space Explorers expect to meet terrifying aliens. However, once they encounter the Oculi, Tentaloos, and Green Schnorleeps, the Space Explorers discover that the aliens aren’t as scary as they thought! Each week, participants will learn the songs, dances, and lines and then present the show to friends and family during the last class of the session. Sing and Play Website
INTERNATIONAL DANCE WITH ALINA SPEKTOR: gym
Grades K-2: Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm ($317): (10 weeks)
Welcome to International Dance! Students are exposed to create and nurture a world of dance that encourages creative thought and build up self-esteem. Each class studies movement, balance, and a variety of dance styles from around the world. Students develop their flexibility and grow in their artistic ability as we create dance. Ms. Alina Spektor enjoys encouraging dancers of all levels to reach their maximum potential. Dance props are provided throughout class practices. At the end of the session, parents are invited to a mini performance. Building strong and confident high-level dancers has been her passion for over sixteen years.
EXCEL WITH CHESS:
Grades K-5: Tuesdays 8-9am ($264): (10 weeks) gym
Grades K-5: Wednesdays 2:20-3:30pm ($264): (10 weeks) commons
Kids learn chess in a fun, safe environment with encouragement, independent practice resources, and engaging lessons. We strive to ensure every student is learning a new skill in each class! Multiple instructors ensure we can have multiple groups at various levels. Excel with Chess Website
SOCCER SHOTS: gym (starts 1/15)
Grades K-3: Thursdays 8-9am ($259): (8 weeks)
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. Soccer Shots Website
PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATIONS: STEAM lab
Grades 3-5: Thursdays 4-5pm ($242): (8 weeks)
This Persuasive Communication Bootcamp teaches the essentials of compelling communication through games and activities. Taught by the champion of Harvard University's 49th Annual Speech and Debate Tournament, students will learn how to form a thesis, research arguments, and use body language to effectively communicate their points of view. The course culminates in each student presenting the speech they have developed on the topic of their choice to fellow students, coaches, and parents at our showcase. Our camp's personalized instruction is designed to teach the power of persuasion, whether they are beginner or seasoned speakers. Free Speak Website
JUNIOR CHOIR WITH SING AND PLAY PRODUCTIONS: commons
Grades K-3: Fridays 8-9am ($237): (8 weeks)
Come join our K–3 Children’s Choir, where young singers learn fun songs and explore the basics of rhythm, pitch, and musical listening. Through games, movement, and creative activities, students build early music-theory and performance skills while discovering how exciting it is to make music together. No experience is needed—just bring your voice, your imagination, and your enthusiasm! Concert AFTER-school the last day of class. Sing and Play Website
DIGIPEN: CODING FUNDAMENTALS IN PYTHON: commons
Grades 3-5: Thursdays 4-5pm ($327): (8 weeks)
In this Open World by Digipen afterschool program, students will develop a foundation for future programming and software development projects. Over the course of this program, students will be introduced to data types, control statements, and case selection. Students will also develop proper programming practices bearing in mind conventions, syntax notation, and the semantics of the Python programming language (Same Content as Fall Session) Digipen Website
SPANISH WITH PARIS ACADEMY NW: gym
Grades K-3: Thursdays 4-5pm ($323): (8 weeks)
Give your child a head start in Spanish — and have fun while learning! Theme-based vocabulary learning & regular review, Total Physical Response (movement), Songs for memory & pronunciation, Games for active engagement, Crafts to encourage creativity, Cultural lessons to connect language & traditions, Inspired by Montessori – grouped by age & level. Suitable for Beginners & Low-Intermediate learners. Paris Academy NW Website
DIGIPEN: ANIMATION- CREATURES & CHARACTERS: STEAM lab
Grades K-3: Fridays 4-5pm ($327): (7 weeks)
In this Open World after school program, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of character design and animal anatomy to lay the foundations for more realistic artistic depictions. Over the course of the program, students will learn about shape language, silhouette, pose, and appeal, animal anatomy as it applies to character design, and sculpting and drawing basic characters from blackout to detail. Instructors will take students through the process of both sculpting and drawing characters and creatures from start to finish. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply their new understanding of design fundamentals to bring all of their future artwork to life. Digipen Website
ODYSSEY STEM INSTITUTE: VEX ROBOTICS: commons
Grades 3-5: Fridays 4-5pm ($364): (7 weeks)
This educational (non-competitive) robotics class uses VEX IQ equipment in a tactile makerspace for experientially-focused enlightenment appropriate for those seeking to discover, develop and evolve in their affinity for robotics. Our class is an immersive, unconventional experience that challenges individuals to lean into their natural inquisitiveness through mindful strategies and merges S.T.E.M. subject matters with meaningful, engaging recreational activities. We incorporate social-emotional well-being by igniting one's confidence, self-awareness, growth mindset, respect, empathy and agency to make responsible decisions. At Odyssey S.T.E.M. Institute, individuals will explore digital 3D schematics, observe, manipulate and propagate a robot's behavior and utilize block-based and text-based coding. Odyssey STEM Robotics Website
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Policy and FAQs
Each after-school enrichment class requires volunteer chaperones to attend EACH class. A 50% discount on the class price is offered to the volunteer chaperone's child. If you are interested in committing to be the volunteer chaperone, please email enrichment@ellabakerptsa.org BEFORE you register your child for a class. See the Volunteer Chaperone Agreement for responsibilities. If a volunteer chaperone is not found for a class, that class will be cancelled.
We are gauging volunteer availability and interest in a once-weekly “walking bus” during after-school enrichment as a way to help students get home after enrichment classes end. The walking route would be down Eastridge Drive between Ella Baker and the Redmond Ridge Apartments located at 11099 Eastridge Drive (a one mile walk) and would start when classes let out (around 5 PM, depending on the day). In order for this to happen, we would need at least one approved adult volunteer chaperone to accompany the "walking bus.” If you would be interested in volunteering to chaperone a once weekly “walking bus” during after-school Enrichment at Ella Baker, please email enrichment@ellabakerptsa.org
Registration for PTSA enrichment classes is via homeroom.com. For instructions and help with Homeroom, please see https://homeroom.helpscoutdocs.com/category/6-for-parents
The curriculum of each class is suitable for both new and continuing students, as the instructors of each class adapt the curriculum to ensure all students are learning.
To be inclusive of all students in our learning community, scholarships based on financial need are available. If you need a scholarship, please email the school councilor Melissa Foss at mfoss@lwsd.org. Financial need scholarship students will be given priority registration by reserving 10% of class enrollment. If these spots are not claimed, they will be released to the waiting list.
Refunds will ONLY be issued until registration closes. Withdrawing from the class after the first class will result in NO refund. To request a refund & withdraw from class email enrichment@ellabakerptsa.org
Late registration, shortly after registration closes, MIGHT be permitted- at the discretion of the PTSA- with a 25$ late fee.