2017-2018 Winter Session - PTSA Student Activities

Classes Start: January 8, 2018         Classes End: March 23, 2018

Registration Instructions
Registration is now closed. For those that have registered, please scroll down for class schedule, descriptions and class dates. If you have questions, please contact studentactivities@einsteinptsa.org

Policies and Procedures
Please be sure to read through all of our Student Activities Policies and Procedures before registering your child.

Refund Policy
Refunds are based on when the cancellation is received. Cancellations requests received:
• On or before Sunday, December 10, will receive a full refund
• After December 10, refunds are done at the discretion of the vendor at the vendors rate
• There are no refunds for missed classes. Snow days be made up if possible.

Scholarships
The PTSA has a limited need-based scholarships available. One scholarship per student per school year is allowed. To find out how to apply for a scholarship, please email studentactivities@einsteinptsa.org. Applications must be submitted by Friday, December 8, 2017 at 3:30pm. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications will be reviewed in the order that they were received and applicants will be notified through email.

Chaperons
Our PTSA insurance policy states that in order to run our programs, at least one PTSA member, who is approved by the school district to volunteer, must be present in each class. Parents or guardians are asked to fulfill this requirement for a minimum of one class day per session per child. At the end of the registration process, "SignUp Genius" links will be provided to schedule chaperons for each class. Chaperons must:

- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be or become an Einstein PTSA member for the current school year.
- Be or become LWSD background-check approved. (Link opens in new window) 

Chaperons can sign up to chaperon all weeks of an activity and receive FREE tuition for one child (some restrictions may apply). Contact studentactivities@einsteinptsa.org to apply. 

Class Schedule

Class Descriptions

TGA Tennis - FULL

TGA Premier Youth Tennis is bringing the tennis court to Einstein! TGA, in national partnership with the United States Tennis Association, co-designed a tennis enrichment program that focuses on athletic, academic and character development for children. In addition to professional tennis instruction, your child will take part in a combination of physical fitness for health benefits and academics lessons featuring STEM concepts for educational development. TGA’s mission is to empower our students with the tools to be successful on the tennis court and in life.

Instructor: TGA Sports

Location: Gym

Grades: 1-5

Fee: $130; Sibling discount for second child: $115

Dates: Mondays, Jan 8 – Mar 19, Total 7 Classes (No classes 1/15, 1/22, 2/19, 3/12)

Time: 3:40-4:40pm

Intro to STEM – LEGO

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Location: Portable

Grades: K-2

Fee: $110

Dates: Mondays, Jan 29 – Mar 19, Total 6 Classes (No classes 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 2/19, 2/26)

Time: 3:40-5:00p

Magic Chess - FULL

Learn to play chess! Learning the game of chess has been shown to increase students’ critical thinking skills. Beginning players start with the basics and move up from there. Kindergarten age children should have some knowledge or experience playing the game. The more advanced players work on higher-level chess strategies. This class is intended for students who play chess for fun and does not include any tournament competition.

Instructor: Devlin Crose

Location: Portable

Grades: K-5

Fee: $105 per student; Low Income Fee: $55

Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 10 – Mar 21, Total 10 Classes (No class 1/24)

Time: 2:00-3:00p

Skyhawks Basketball

Skyhawks is excited to bring Basketball to Einstein! Their program is designed to teach your child the skills they need for both on and off the court to be a better athlete. Instructors will focus on respect, teamwork and responsibility and teach students the rules and essential skills of the game such as passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding. Participants should bring appropriate clothing and running shoes.

Instructor: Skyhawks

Location: Gym

Grades: 1-5

Fee: $140

Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 10 – Mar 21, Total 9 Classes (No classes 1/24, 3/14)

Time: 2-3p

Hip Hop Dance - FULL

Hip Hop dance uplifts, unites, and empowers children. Musicality, rhythm, and creative movement are key components of this fun, urban/street-style dance class that teaches boys and girls alike to step, stomp, and shake it out.

Instructor: After School Music Academy

Location: B Wing Hallway

Grades: K-3

Fee: $167

Dates: Thursdays, Jan 11 – Mar 22, Total 9 Classes (No classes 1/25, 2/15)

Time: 3:40-4:40pm

Intro to Theatre

Get ready to take the stage and explore the world of drama! Youth Theatre Northwest has been making theatre for kids by kids in Washington for over 30 years and now they’re coming to Einstein! Young actors will learn the basics of theatre, using their body, voice, and imagination to bring characters and stories to life.  Build confidence, work as an ensemble, all while having tons of fun!

Instructor: Youth Theatre Northwest

Location: Music Room

Grades: 2-5

Fee: $135

Dates: Thursdays, Jan 11 - Mar 22, Total 9 Classes (No classes 1/25, 2/15)

Time: 3:40-4:40p

Newspaper Club

Einstein PTSA's Newspaper Club is an extra curricular club that provides an opportunity for students to develop their speaking, listening, and writing skills in a setting that simulates the work of a news reporter. Newspaper Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students who have a particular interest in journalism, writing, editing and publishing. Newspaper Club students will conduct interviews, report on school news, write articles about events, clubs, activities, etc., review books and movies and produce a newspaper which will be published for the school community. This class is a fun and challenging adventure and each participant will be expected to complete most of their reporting and writing outside of class. Articles will be assigned to students and they must be able to work independently outside of class. Thursday classes will largely be an opportunity to edit, peer review and refine already written articles. And yes, there will be an assignment due for the first class - to bring newspaper name ideas and article pitches.

Volunteer Instructor: Neeta Check

Location: Portable

Grades: 4-5

Fee: $25

Dates: Thursdays, Total 6 Classes including 1/18, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, and 3/8

Time: 3:40-4:40p

Spanish Classes

Come and join us in a Spanish enrichment program for students who wish to get a head start before middle or high school and have fun while learning a language. The curriculum has been carefully designed to lay a strong foundation for future. Lessons are constructed around five elements: Total Physical Response activities, songs, games, crafts and culture. Groups are organized by language level and age for better interaction. All ages and levels welcome!

Instructor: Paris Academy Northwest

Location: Portable

Grades: K-5

Fee: $160 per student, Sibling discount for second child: $145

Dates: Fridays, Jan 12 – Mar 23, Total 7 Classes (No classes 1/26, 2/2, 2/16, 3/9)

Time: 8:00am-8:50am

Apprentice Engineering Club

Welcome to Engineering Club where students will discover the fantastic world of engineering! Students will build everything from rockets to super-fast dragsters to lunar landers and so much more. Through open discussion and hands-on building, students will explore different disciplines of engineering through unique challenges and projects each and every week. Join us and change the world through engineering!

Instructor: Engineering for Kids

Location: Portable

Grades: 2-5

Fee: $165

Dates: Fridays, Jan 12 – Mar 23, Total 8 Classes (No classes 1/26, 2/16, 3/9)

Time: 3:30-4:40pm

Art – Wild Animals - FULL

Students will be bringing wild animals to life in the next session of Art Classes. This class will explore wild animals with different art materials including pencils, soft pastels, oil pastels, watercolors, acrylics, and more. Students will also create a big painting of an animal in its natural environment on canvas using acrylics. They will learn to combine various techniques to create their masterpieces including space, composition, light, and depth.

Instructor: Rachel Muller

Location: A Wing Hallway

Grades: K-5

Total Fee: $105; Sibling Discount for second child: $82.50

Dates: Fridays, Jan 19 – Mar 23, Total 7 Classes (No classes 1/12, 1/26, 2/16, 3/9)

Time: 3:30-4:40pm