FSMA will provide a wide selection of enrichment opportunities to enhance the learning experiences of our students. These learning opportunities are outside of the regular school day and the following details apply to all clubs.
Cost: $100 per session
6 – 15 children (depending on club/age level)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – 1 day a week for 8 weeks
Session 1 begins Monday, March 25, 2019
There is no transportation for clubs… Students must be picked up at FSMA at 4:30 p.m.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyServe Tennis (K-5th) | Dance (K-3rd) | Capoeira (K-3rd) | Soccer Shots (K-2nd) |
| Zumba (K-4th) | Spanish (K-3rd) | Rodney Street Tennis (4th-8th) | DIY Crafting (2nd-4th) |
| Chess (3rd-8th) | Sign Language (4th-8th) | Dance (4th-8th) | |
| Yoga (K-4th) | Knitting (1st-4th) | ||
| Drama (K-5th) |
MyServe Tennis Program (K – 5th) Mondays
MyServe will be offering a modified version of the QuickStart Tennis play format developed by the USTA. These classes are for beginners or children who are looking to have fun while learning the basic fundamentals of the game.
Zumba (K – 4th) Mondays
Join Tajsha Bailey, Certified Zumba Fitness Instructor, for high energy fun! Zumba is a Latin inspired, dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements such as Cumbia, hip-hop, Raggaeton and more, creating an exciting, exhilarating, calorie-burning fitness party!
Chess (3rd – 8th) Mondays
Join FSMA’s Meghan Cattermole for Chess Club. Kids have the opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy competition against their peers. New players will be taught the basic rules, the value of pieces, and how to checkmate. More experienced players will learn different opening and defense strategies and various tactics. Our main focus will be on encouraging good sportsmanship and overall fun.
Yoga (K-4th) Mondays
Le Petit Yogi will be offering this program onsite to FSMA students. In this club, children will be introduced to breathing techniques and poses through movements, games and storytelling as well as participate in a physically active program. Classes are designed around engaging and age-appropriate themes.
Drama Kids Club (K – 5th) Mondays
Drama Kids is an international program coming to FSMA this winter. In this afterschool drama education program children will be given opportunities that focus on building self-esteem, speech patterns and creative thinking in each child. Students will learn about theatrical skills in fun ways with a focus on the art rather than on memorization of lines.
Dance – Pieces of a Dream (K – 3rd) Tuesdays
Do you love to dance and express yourself through movement? Join Ashley SK Davis from Pieces of a Dream Academy of Dance as we explore many different dance styles, including jazz, ballet, and modern. Students will learn some introductory dance movement, and participate in creating a dance.
Spanish (K – 3rd) Tuesdays
Si, Espanol is designed to enable children to learn Spanish in a fun way. Our program teaches through songs, games, manipulatives and crafts. The children learn vocabulary words, including days of week, numbers, the calendar, feelings (happy, sad, mad, shy, etc), games (related to the theme), etc. Classes are centered on students interests and abilities and we try to make it the beginning of a fun journey of discovery, exploration and adventure.
Sign Language (4th-8th) Tuesdays
Join FSMA’s Carla Broadway where students will be introduced to American Sign Language (ASL). ASL is acknowledged as the official language of the deaf community. Sign Language is an awesome way for students to develop a sense of self and express their emotions. Students will learn fingerspelling and basic vocabulary. We will play games and learn to sign a song.
Capoeira (K-3rd) Wednesdays
Join Chris Devany, one of our visiting artists from last school year, for Capoeira. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. This high-energy club will not only be great exercise, but full of learning about another culture!
Rodney Street Tennis (4th – 8th) Wednesdays
Rodney Street Tennis association will be offering this program onsite to FSMA students. The RSTTA program is designed for children beginning 4th grade and above. The program introduces children to tennis in a supportive setting through supervised instruction, play and interactive activities.
Soccer Shots (K – 2nd) Thursdays
Soccer Shots is an outside group that is dedicated to teaching soccer skills in a fun, game-like setting. Expert coaches come to FSMA and engage kids in lots of movement designed to increase soccer skills.
DIY Crafting (2nd – 4th) Thursdays
Join FSMA’s Carla Broadway for DIY Crafting. Students will create beautiful crafts. We will make spring crafts, wall art, paper crafts and we will have a few weeks of everybody’s favorite…slime! Each week students will leave with a finished product to play with, display at home or share with a friend or relative.
Dance – Pieces of a Dream (4th – 8th) Thursdays
Do you love to dance and express yourself through movement? Join Ashley SK Davis from Pieces of a Dream Academy of Dance as we explore many different dance styles, including jazz, ballet, and modern. Students will learn some introductory dance movement, and participate in creating a dance.
Knitting Club (1st-4th) Thursdays
Join knitting expert, Lisa Cleveland for knitting club. All ability levels are welcome and all children will be shown new techniques as they build their knitting repertoire. Wait until you see what they create! Plus, learning to knit is a great skill for children to have as it develops concentration, problem-solving and perseverance.