Programs

After-School Program: Spring 2010 begins on Monday, April 5th. We continue to collaborate with The Jamestown School Department to offer a variety of enriching after school programs for Jamestown students in grades K-8. Some of the Spring offerings include Video 101, Make A Play, Running Club, Animals of the American West, Hip Hop, and Recycled/Reclaimed.

Link: www.jamestownri.com/school/afterschool/enrichment.htm

Spanish: Ms. Onosko introduces Spanish to students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. 6 weeks only! April 6 – May 18

Robotics: This program is for students who enjoy or think they will enjoy robotics. It gives them a chance to connect the virtual world (computers) with the physical world (robots). Parent Pick Up Required. Limited to 12 students.

Writer's Club: Ms. DeSantis meets with students who are interested in writing and publishing their work.

Cooking: Develop your cooking skills as well as your creativity learning to make cheese puffs, bake apple turnovers, cook pasta shells and more with Lori Dale, a culinary expert. April 6 – May 18 ( limited to 10 students-6 weeks only)

Video 101 with Ms. Casey and Ms. Hakki: Learn how to use Flip video cameras and Adobe Premier Elements while making short movies. April 7 – June 2

Recycled / Reclaimed: Join us to make stuffed, soft, sculptured dolls (and other items) from recycled materials.

Karate: Chick Gavitt’s Ichiban Karate Studio. ($20.00 per student) Limited to 25 students. Location: ½ Multi-Purpose Rm. April 5 – May 17

Fitness for Kids: Andrea Brayman, Instructor. Limited to 10 students. Students will explore movement in creative and fun ways. Some examples include: body awareness, balance, and coordination. The main purpose is to provide a safe, fun environment where children can exercise, build relationships and gain nutritional information. A new theme will be introduced each week. Location: ½ Multi-Purpose Rm. April 6 – May 18

Art: Animals of the American West: Large and Small: Judy Hambleton, Newport Art Museum, Instructor. ($20.00 per student). Limited to 12 students. Children will learn about different animals living in the American West, including the great grizzly bear, the scaly armadillo, and the tiny, jumping kangaroo rat. They will learn about where they live (habitat) and what they eat, and make their own clay sculpture of each species. All the clay sculptures will be fired and glazed. The last project will be a painting of their favorite animal studied. Location: Art Room. April 13 – May 18

Strings: Lizzie Gooding, Instructor. Program is limited to 8 students. Students will have to rent violins from Beekman Violins. Location: Music Room. April 7 – May 19

Make A Play: Lisa Kerr, Instructor. Limited to 16 students. Learn the ins and outs of play production from beginning to end. Students will be cast in, rehearse and perform a short one act play. While rehearsing kids will have the chance to develop performance skills such as voice projection, character development and stage confidence, as well as learn about costumes, scenery and the many elements that go into making a successful play! Location: ½ Multi-Purpose Room. April 14 – June 2

Yoga: Limited to 12 students. Yoga movements with an emphasis on breathing and stretching for relaxation and focus. Location: Music Room. April 8 – May 20

Melrose Running Club (MRC): Andrea Brayman, Instructor. “Running with a purpose”. The MRC will focus on participation, encouraging students to embrace running, staying healthy and being the best they can be. Learn basic running terminology, includes tips for staying healthy. Participants will practice various distances, keep a running log to record distances and take notes. The session will end with the “Fun Run/Race” – The Melrose Challenge! April 8 – May 20

Hip-Hop: Matt Rafanelli, Instructor. Students will learn basic hip-hop choreography. Location: ½ Multi-Purpose Rm. Program is limited to 12 students. April 8 – May 20

Contact Lawn Principal Kathy Almanzor, at 423-7010,or Melrose Principal Carrie Melucci at 423-7020 for more information. for more information.