Enrichments

We welcome all Elementary students (1st-6th graders) to join MSD's Rainbow Club! The Rainbow Club provides students with a safe and supportive place to meet to discuss and explore topics like self identity (including gender identity and expression, race, abilities, and diverse family representation), recognizing similarities and differences, recognizing unfairness, and developing advocacy skills to speak up for themselves, peers, and others. 

The Rainbow Club uses developmentally appropriate and accessible activities to support discussions around justice, intersectionality, and allyship while supporting students sharing their voice, passions, and lived experiences with their communities. 

MSD's Rainbow Club will be guided by MSD staff and Anne Sutkowi-Hemstreet, the founder and director of Rainbow Collective for Change, who also is an MSD parent! This club is available for Elementary students (1st-6th grade) once a month on Mondays from 3:00-4:30pm. There is no cost associated with being in the Rainbow Club.

Rainbow Club will be held on:  September 18, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, and May 13

MSD is excited to offer a new after school Theater Arts program for Upper Elementary students! Hosted by Jeb Brinkley, the MSD Drama Club is open to all interested Upper Elementary students and will culminate in the Spring with a one-act stage production! Meetings will occur once a week on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30pm during the Fall and Spring, with a two-week intensive after school rehearsal process Monday-Fridays 3-5:30pm on April 15th-26th culminating with evening performances for MSD families and friends.

During the Fall, the group will develop their instruments and build an ensemble through the use of vocal and physical warm-ups, improvisational games, character building exercises, and scene work! Students will get the opportunity to explore acting and performing in-depth, but will also dabble in elements of scenic design, costume design, lighting, and sound.  By the end of the semester, students will read the script for the Spring production, and acting/technical roles will be decided based on interest, attendance, and the needs of the show!

Starting in January, weekly meetings will shift toward rehearsing and preparing design elements for the production. Each week, different portions of the play will be staged and rehearsed, and time will be allotted for students to make design choices about the set, props, costumes, lights, and sound. Students will be expected to practice and learn their parts at home. After Spring Break, the group will focus more intensely on preparing for their performances at the end of April! Availability Monday-Friday afternoons for two weeks starting April 15th will be mandatory for all performers.  

There is no cost associated with being in the Drama Club. Also note that siblings of Upper Elementary participants may stay in After School at no charge as well during the class.

Drama Club will be held on:  September 20, September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25, November 1, November 15, November 29, December 6, December 13, January 3, January 10, January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14, February 21, February 28, March 6, March 20, April 3, April 10, Week of April 15-29, 3:00-5:30pm each day, April 22, 23, 24 - 3:00-5:30pm each day, April 27 (strike the set)

Performances on: April 25 and April 26

Drama Club will not be held on: November 8, November 22, March 13, March 27

Soccer Shots is specially designed for young children as it is a high-energy program introducing them to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling, and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs, and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.

This enrichment class is available for Early Childhood students (3 year-olds-Kindergarten) on Mondays from 3:00-4:00pm. The cost is $250 for 10 classes.

Class will be held on:  September 18, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13, November 27, December 4

No class will be held on: September 25, November 20

Make-up date, if needed: December 11

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 Charlotte Saylor 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 class will vary while building on past experiences. Former program participants and new students are both welcome!

This enrichment class is available for Elementary students (1st-6th grade) on Mondays from 3:00-4:30pm. The cost is $280 for 10 classes.

Class will be held on: September 18, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13, November 27, December 4

No class will be held on: September 25, November 20

Make-up date, if needed: December 11

*This class is held on Mondays at the same time as Rainbow Club, which is only once a month.  Elementary students are welcome to register for this enrichment and still take part in Rainbow Club but would miss out on a Citizen Naturalist class once a month.

Discover the joy of music with Jeb's beginning guitar/ukulele lessons for Kindergarten - Elementary students! Half hour lessons will guide students through the basics of the instrument, picking melodies, understanding rhythm, and strumming chords. Jeb's approach involves discovering the songs your child already loves and teaching them how to play those tunes on the instrument that best suits their age. By connecting with their favorite music, learning becomes engaging and exciting.

Through these fun and interactive sessions, students will not only learn the building blocks of music and guitar/ukulele playing, but they will also learn to play the songs that resonate with them. It's the perfect recipe for building a solid musical foundation while nurturing their passion for music.

The individual half-hour lessons will be held between 3:00-5:00PM. The cost is $350 for 10 lessons.

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

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

Tuesday lessons will not be held on: November 7, November 21

Thursday lessons will not be held on: November 9, November 23

Tuesday make-up lesson, if needed will be held on: December 12

Thursday make-up lesson, if needed will be held on: December 14

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 sessions.

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

Class will not be held on: November 7, November 21

Make-up date, if needed: December 12

Participants learn the basics of computer programming and apply it to design robots to complete various challenges. They will design, build and program Lego© WeDo robots. Creations include simple rovers and mechanical contraptions. The program is specifically designed for young students, bundles designing, building, problem-solving, computer programming, critical thinking, collaboration and communication into one exciting program. Robots that may be built: Dancing Birds, Smart Spinner, Drumming Monkey, Airplane Rescue, Goal Kicker, Cheerful Fans, and more. This enrichment class is available for children 4 years-old through Kindergarten on Wednesdays from 3:00-3:45pm. The cost is $250 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, December 6

Class will not be held on: November 8, November 22

Make-up date, if needed: December 13

Shihhan Seyfried is offering piano lessons to children ages 4 years-old-6th grade 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.

The half-hour lessons are individually scheduled on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00-6:00pm. The cost is $400 for 10 lessons.

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

Friday lessons will be held on: September 22, September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27 (*we will have lessons even though it is a Teacher Workday), November 3, November 17, December 1,  December 8

Wednesday lessons will not be held on: November 8, November 22

Friday lessons will not be held on: November 10, November 24

Wednesday make-up lesson, if needed will be held on: December 13

Friday make-up lesson, if needed will be held on: December 15

Kindermusik offers Early Childhood students a magical experience of singing, movement, instrument exploration, and creative play. Our fall class, See What I Saw, will build on the children’s existing experience at the playground. We will take an imaginary journey to Grasshopper Park where we will sail down the slide, swing high and low, picnic at the park and climb up to greet friends in our imaginary tree house. Along the way, children will have an opportunity to take turns, share, lead, and grow in a happy and supportive environment. We will focus on essential skills like listening, problem-solving, confidence, and language and literacy. It is a memorable time as we learn and grow together.

Take the Fun Home:  Parents have the opportunity to extend the learning at home with the free Kindermusik App. The App includes our class stories and music as well as craft, recipe and activity ideas.

This enrichment class is available for Early Childhood students (3-year-olds through Kindergarten) on Thursdays from 3:00-3:45pm. The cost is $250 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, December 7

Class will not be held on: November 9 and 23

Make-up lesson, if needed will be held on: December 14

Come dance the afternoon away with Lead Early Childhood and Kindergarten Teacher, Betsy Evans! Zumba is a cardio and Latin-inspired dance program founded by Colombian dancer Beto Perez. Betsy has been leading Zumba dance sessions in her own classroom for several years, but has recently gotten her certification to offer it at MSD as an after school enrichment. Perfect for our younger Zumba® fans! Kids get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music. Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness.

This enrichment class is for Elementary students (1st grade - 6th grade) on Thursdays, from 3:00-4:00pm. The cost is $280 for 10 classes. There is not drop-in cost from the end of the school day to the start of this enrichment class.

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

Class will not be held on: November 9 and November 23

Make-up lesson, if needed will be held on: December 14

Robots are rising to help us solve engineering problems. In this mechanical engineering adventure, participants will venture into the land of mechanics to discover the laws of motion. They will take their learning, couple it with engineering design to build and program robots to automate routine tasks. Robots that may be built: Bot for Active Reaction Motion, Explorer Bot for Space Rover Discovery, Forklift Bot for Industrial Connections of Robotics, Hammer Bot for Battle Bots, Race Car Bot for Speed Calculation, and more. This enrichment class is available for Elementary students (1st-6th grade) on Fridays from 3:00-4:00pm. The cost is $280 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,  December 8

Class will not be held on: November 10, November 24

Make-up date, if needed: December 15