Enrichments

Join local instructor, Josh Zaslow, for guitar lessons this fall! A guitar will be provided and allowed to travel home with students for weekly practice. Individual lessons are designed for the age of the child.

These enrichment lessons are available for students 4 years old through 6th grade on Mondays. Lesson times are individually scheduled. The cost is $350 for 10 lessons.

Class will be held on: September 19, September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 14, November 28, and December 5

No class will be held on: November 7 and November 21

Kindermusik is about developing skills in the whole child -- language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem, and musicality. We teach children music so they can become better learners! It happens within a nurturing environment- full of energy, imagination, music, dancing, and playful delight. Our curriculum is based on new and proven research in child development. Award-winning books, CDs, games, and instruments nurture skills in the whole child. Each age-appropriate program acts as a stepping stone to the next -- paving the way to a musical journey that can last a lifetime. Families will have access to the music learned in class through the Kindermusik App to continue the learning at home!

This enrichment class is available for Early Childhood students (3-5 year olds) on Tuesdays from 3:00-3:45pm. The cost is $275 for 10 classes.

Class will be held on: September 20, September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25, November 1, November 15, November 29, and December 6

No class will be held on: November 8 and November 22

Join MSD Art Teacher, Janine, in this fun, exciting, and challenging Art Enrichment class. Work with familiar art materials in unique and advanced ways. Lessons will focus on watercolor painting, drawing, 3D paper manipulation, pottery, and more. This is a chance to delve deeper into techniques and processes taught in weekly art classes with ample time for creative exploration. If your child loves to draw, paint, and construct, this is the class for them!

This enrichment class is available for Lower Elementary students (1st-3rd grade) on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. The cost is $400 for 10 classes.

Class will be held on: September 20, September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25, November 1, November 15, November 29, and December 6

No class will be held on: November 8 and November 22

As the next frontier of asteroid mining and space travel unravels, let’s understand what it takes to get off the ground and fly. The program delves into the foundations of aerospace technologies. Participants face off with powerful air; experience its drag and pressure; learn about laws of motion and how they impact flying things. Participants create parachutes, design force rockets, understand air foils, and make keepsake model planes. 

This enrichment class is available for Early Childhood students (3-5 year olds) on Wednesdays from 3:00-3:45pm. The cost is $275 for 10 classes.

Class will be held on: September 21, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 16, November 30, and December 7

No class will be held on: November 9 and November 23

Students will learn and gain confidence in the wonderful world of both machine and hand stitching while working on a variety of projects! A few of the items students will create are: a terrific tote bag decorated with each student’s own design embroidered on the front, delightful hand stitched felt animals, a quilted pillow, and a cool collage made of fabric scraps! They will also have the opportunity to create one item for our school community such as a preschool apron or a set of felt boxes. Pamela is an experienced seamstress and enjoys sharing her love of fabrics and how to sew them with students!

This enrichment class is available for Upper Elementary students (4th-6th grade) on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. The cost is $350 for 10 classes.

Class will be held on: September 21, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 16, November 30, and December 7

No class will be held on: November 9 and November 23

Shihhan Seyfried is offering piano lessons to children ages 4 and up and clarinet lessons to children 3rd grade - 6th grade. Shihhan is an active performer and educator. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance degree from Aletheia University in Taiwan and a Master of Music Performance from UNCG. She is a dynamic teacher who has the ability to teach a wide range of learners with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and goals.  With a commitment to helping each reach their potential, Shihhan has developed a variety of strategies to engage, inspire, and communicate with young musicians. Music books will be recommended based on the child’s level and ability and are not included in the course fee. Clarinets will not be provided, but stores to rent or purchase an instrument will be recommended upon request. Students will also have the chance to participate in a recital at the end of the semester.

These enrichment lessons are available for:

• Piano for 4 year olds through 6th grade
• Clarinet for 3rd through 6th grade

The lessons are individually scheduled on Wednesdays. The cost is $400 for 10 lessons.

Class will be held on: September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 16, November 30, December 7, December 14

No class will be held on: November 9 and November 23

Citizen Naturalists is designed to get students outdoors, exploring the campus’ natural environment and observing the plant and animal species we discover. It is both educational and physical, and will expand students’ understanding of science, nature, and their personal place in the world. We will focus especially on the relationships between living species, how these living things impact their environment and our human relationship with it all. 

Students will join Rachel Woods, owner of Dragonfly Nature Programs LLC, to study the natural environment on campus. Most of our experiences will be outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold. Because nature directs our weekly focus, each semester’s programming will vary while building on past experiences. Former program participants and new students are both welcome!

This enrichment class is available for Lower Elementary students (1st-3rd grade) on Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm. The cost is $350 for 10 classes.

Class will be held on: September 22, September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 17, December 1, and December 8

No class will be held on: November 10 and November 24

Growga with Ariel is designed specifically for the Early Childhood age. In this course, we’ll explore movement and mindfulness in a fun and engaging way! From breath-work techniques and yoga to games, story time, and creative visualization, we will learn more about what it means to live more mindfully: noticing, pausing, and relaxing, all while having fun and working together.

This enrichment class is available for Early Childhood students (3-5 year olds) on Fridays from 3:00-3:45pm. The cost is $275 for 9 classes.

Class will be held on: September 23, October 7, October 14, October 21, November 4, November 18, December 2, December 9, and December 16

No class will be held on: September 30, October 28, November 11, and November 25

This Dance enrichment for Upper Elementary students will consist of an introduction to various dance genres. It will provide opportunities to embody practices in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, African, and movement exploration. This will be a fun class that will allow each child to explore a broad range of movement styles in a welcoming community.

This enrichment class is available for Upper Elementary students (4th-6th grade) on Fridays from 3:00-4:00pm. The cost is $350 for 9 classes.

Class will be held on: September 23, October 7, October 14, October 21, November 4, November 18, December 2, December 9, and December 16

No class will be held on: September 30, October 28, November 11, and November 25

Shihhan Seyfried is offering piano lessons to children ages 4 and up and clarinet lessons to children 3rd grade - 6th grade. Shihhan is an active performer and educator. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance degree from Aletheia University in Taiwan and a Master of Music Performance from UNCG. She is a dynamic teacher who has the ability to teach a wide range of learners with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and goals.  With a commitment to helping each reach their potential, Shihhan has developed a variety of strategies to engage, inspire, and communicate with young musicians. Music books will be recommended based on the child’s level and ability and are not included in the course fee. Clarinets will not be provided, but stores to rent or purchase an instrument will be recommended upon request. Students will also have the chance to participate in a recital at the end of the semester.

These enrichment lessons are available for:

• Piano for 4 year olds through 6th grade
• Clarinet for 3rd through 6th grade

The lessons are individually scheduled on Fridays. The cost is $400 for 10 lessons.

Class will be held on: September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, November 18, December 2, December 9, and December 16

No class will be held on: November 11 and November 25