2017-2018 Fall Session - PTSA Student Activities

Classes Start Week of October 2

Registration Instructions
Registration is now closed. Classes start the week of October 2nd.

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 September 24, will receive a full refund
• After September 24, refunds are done at the discretion of the vendor at the vendors rate
• There are no refunds for missed classes. Snow days will 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 9/20/17 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. Parents or guardians can sign up to chaperon all weeks of an activity and receive FREE tuition for one child (some restrictions may apply). 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) 

Class Schedule

Class Descriptions

Cartooniversity

Don’t miss this action-packed, hands-on cartooning workshop. Learn all aspects of cartoon drawing including character development, facial expressions, exaggeration, action and movement, layout, background and perspective. Students will also work on fun-filled weekly projects. The classes emphasize developing each child’s own style in a positive, encouraging environment.

Instructor: Jeff Johnson
Location: Portable
Grades: 2nd-5th
Fee: $125
Dates: Mondays, October 2 – December 4; Total 8 Classes (No classes 10/16 or 11/20)
Time: 3:30-5:00 PM

Magic Chess

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: Gym
Grades: K-5th
Fee: $85; Low Income Fee: $40
Dates: Wednesdays, October 4 – December 6; Total 8 Classes (No classes 10/18 or 11/22)
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM

Introduction to Art: Step by step (Grades K-5)

In this session, students will explore different subjects with different materials. Each project will be done with a different medium. Students will start with a self-portrait using soft pastels, continue with a one-point perspective landscape with watercolors, and other subjects inspired by nature with acrylics, oil pastels and more. Each class will cover a unique topic with a unique material.

Instructor: Rachel Muller
Location: A Wing Hallway
Grades: K-5th
Fees: $130; Two or more Children: $120 per child
Dates: Tuesdays, October 3 – December 5, Total 8 Classes (No classes 10/17 or 11/21)
Time: 3:30-4:40 PM

Engineering - EV3 Robotics

Our curriculum utilizes the LEGO® EV3 robotics system where students will build robots to accomplish a specific tasks and challenges while using their imagination to make their robots better. Students will discover the Engineering Design Process in a real world setting as they test their robots multiple times. The Robot Olympics curriculum will challenge students to build robots that mimic real world athletes and compete in athletic events such as basketball, hockey, wrestling and much more. Join us and immerse yourself in the exciting world of Robotics!

Instructor: Engineering for Kids
Location: Library
Grades: 2nd-5th
Fee: $145
Dates: Fridays, October 6 – December 8; Total 7 Classes (No classes 10/20, 11/10 or 11/24)
Time: 3:30-4:40 PM