2023 Spring Session
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
March 7th - 15th
Spring Session Begins March 27 - June 16, 2023*
- Classes will run Mon-Thu 2:40-3:40p (unless noted otherwise)
- Note that some classes may begin later and end earlier depending on vendor schedules.
Confirmation emails will be sent out after the initial week of registration.
Stevens PTA is committed to making afterschool enrichment accessible to every student. Financial aid is available.
*No Classes April 10-14 and May 29, 2023
What's New for Spring?
New Classes - In addition to offering our wonderful set of classes established last session, we've added some new ones that will surely excite your students! LEGO, Parkour, Vocal Lessons!
Longer Session - Spring session runs about 11weeks (Winter was 9 weeks) so the additional number of weeks means a higher fee for classes.
Sign up for Multiple Classes - Registration is not limited however enrollment is not guaranteed. We reserve financial aid spots and will also consider participation in winter session to determine equitable enrollment of classes. A lottery system will also be used if a class is over enrolled.
Monday Classes
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Mixed Media Art with Ms. Q - $300
Moved to Monday! Stevens’ very own art teacher extraordinaire, Ms. Quenzer, will guide your students on a artistic journey to use a combination of different materials to create a variety of art projects focused on using recycled materials such has wood pieces, fabric, string with paint to create unique pieces of art! Materials costs included. If you enjoyed this class in winter session and would like to continue, Ms. Q has a new array of projects for this fun medium!
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Magical Creatures Art with Willow - $225
*Note this class will end on June 5th
Draw and paint hybrid animals and magical creatures. Draw a dragon, a mer-kitty, a bunny-bee, a griffin, and other fantastic beasts while hearing Miss Willow's tales of growing up in the Alaskan wilderness. Students will vote as a class on which creature combos to learn. This class will combine step-by-step instruction with creative prompts. Instructed by artist, illustrator, and storyteller Willow Heath. www.willowheath.com. Art with Willow was awarded Parents Choice for best Enrichment program of 2021.
Kindergarten - 1st Grade
Chess: Beginner - $270
This is a great class for absolute beginners who are starting at square one. In this class students will learn how the pieces move and capture and what is a checkmate. Instructor, Michael Adams specializes in working with our youngest students and giving them a great introduction to chess that lasts a lifetime. New students are welcome! No need to have taken winter session.
2nd Grade - 5th Grade
Chess: Intermediate - $270
For students who already know the basics and are ready for the next step. Students with a little chess playing experience are invited to join other developing chess players in fun game play. Students will learn new chess ideas and steadily improve their decision-making skills. Students explore opening ideas, middle game tactics, and end game strategy in class through hands-on play. Students will be introduced to historically important games and given the opportunity to practice these observed strategies in their own games. Students are encouraged to practice their chess and participate in selected chess tournaments throughout the school year.
New students are welcome! No need to have taken winter session.
Tuesday Classes
2nd Grade - 5th Grade
Spanish: Beginner - $255
Sponge language classes are immersion based and designed to instill a love of language and culture while developing language skills. Teachers use communicative approach, with lots of movement, games, music, props and gestures that allow everyone to join in the fun. Young learners are primed for language learning - research shows that students are 70% more likely to gain fluency when they begin in elementary school or younger. Make language and culture a part of your child’s life and watch them embrace a new world! http://spongeschool.com Sponge language instructional approach is designed to incorporate NEW and continuing students!
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
New! Adventures in STEM with LEGO - $220
NOTE: This class runs until 4PM!
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system. www.play-well.org
4th - 5th Grade
New! Sing It Like You Mean It with Mr. Key! - $275
A confidence and skill-building class for students who love singing and want to strengthen and grow their vocal skills. We will explore healthy vocal practices through fun songs and exercises that focus on posture, breath, pitch-matching, ear-training, and blending with other voices. We will explore the many ways we can learn songs, including call-and-response, reading basic music notation, understanding rhythm patterns, simple two-part harmony, and intelligent listening. This class will be useful to students who want to pursue choir membership in middle- and high-school. It will also serve those who just want to sing for the pure fun and joy of it. No previous experience or training is required.
Wednesday Classes
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Parkour Visions (Outdoor Only) - $270
NOTE: *Class Time 1:15PM-2:15PM Starting 4/5 – 6/14. No classes 4/12 – NOTE THE LATER START DATE and Early Dismissal Time!
Parkour classes are high-energy, interactive experiences. Every session includes a warm-up and cool-down, falling safety (ukemi), skill practice, movement games, and obstacle courses. Students will learn the core techniques, philosophy, and practice of Parkour while locking in healthy fitness habits and building a positive relationship with the place they live and learn. Alongside mastering movement, students will explore paths for self-expression, community engagement, and civic participation. Outdoor classes will meet rain or shine. Students are required to bring wear weather-appropriate clothing in order to participate in class activities. Although class will be conducted at Stevens outdoor spaces, on occasion the instructor may take class off campus to Volunteer Park and/or Interlaken Park. On those “excursion” dates, an additional parent volunteer to accompany will be requested. All students must sign a waiver prior to participation via parkourvisions.org/waiver.
3rd Grade to 5th Grade
Dungeons & Dragons Student Club - TBD
During Winter Session, Meany 8th graders and Stevens' alums students brought their Dungeons and Dragons expertise to Stevens and served as campaign guides in an adventure filled game of storytelling, problem solving, and creativity. Currently, our intrepid guides are looking at their very busy middle school schedules to see if they can return and lead another campaign for Stevens! Please indicate your interest in participating should schedules align and we can confirm schedules and times at a later date. Although the previous session met on Thursdays, Wednesday may work better for our guides.
Stevens’ Librarian, Tanya Kamila, serves as Advisor. The DnD guides and Ms. Kamila are volunteering their time to run this club. Key to participating is a flexible schedule and/or Kids Club attendance as the meeting time requires returning to the school. DND club typically meets only for about 6 weeks and so will likely start later in the spring session and end earlier. Because of the timing with middle school, students who would like to participate in the club would need to make arrangements to come back to the school at a later time. This club DOES NOT meet right after school. Kids Club students would be dismissed back to KC at the end of the club meeting.
Thursday Classes
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Spanish: Beginner - $255
Sponge language classes are immersion based and designed to instill a love of language and culture while developing language skills. Teachers use communicative approach, with lots of movement, games, music, props and gestures that allow everyone to join in the fun. Young learners are primed for language learning - research shows that students are 70% more likely to gain fluency when they begin in elementary school or younger. Make language and culture a part of your child’s life and watch them embrace a new world! http://spongeschool.com. Sponge language instructional approach is designed to incorporate NEW and continuing students!
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Pottery and Clay Sculpture - $330
Stevens’ very own art teacher extraordinaire, Ms. Quenzer, will offer an introduction in clay construction, including hand, slab and coil building along with sculpture. Students will create several unique pieces using the various techniques taught in this course. If you enjoyed this class in winter session and would like to continue, Ms. Q has a new array of projects in this fun medium! Special thanks to Seattle Pottery Supply for donating the materials to be used in this class.