Winter After-School Programs
The PTA is pleased to announce After-School Programs for winter quarter. Before registering, please note:
-
Parents/guardians MUST chaperone at least one after school class during the session. If you are not able to chaperone at least one week of classes, please DO NOT register!
- Volunteers must be PTA members and LWSD approved volunteers.
-
If you sign up to chaperone a full session, registration will be waived. Email enrichment@normanrockwellpta.org to inquire.
CreART Studio
Grades: K-5
January 17 - March 21 (No Class Jan. 24)
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30PM
Each class focuses on Elements of Art. Students learn the concept of color, pattern, shape, line, texture, space and composition. Children also learn about Art history and Master Artists.
Little Coders: Animations
Grades: K-2
January 11 - February 22
Wednesdays, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Languages: Scratch
Pre-requisites: Basic reading skills, can handle mouse and keyboard comfortable, completion of Little Coders course OR very basic coding knowledge.
Learn how to make your own animations in Scratch using basic coding skills! In this course, students will focus on the arts and animations side of game development. Students will learn how to create their own characters, animate them, and tell their story through art, creativity, and basic coding skills! Projects include animating a walk cycle, a running unicorn, and a funny handshake. Our curriculum focuses on reinforcing concepts in different ways to help students retain new ideas and build a strong foundation for future leaning.
Excel with Chess
Grades: K-5
January 4 - March 8
Wednesdays, 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Class Description:
Welcome back to chess club at Norman Rockwell Elementary! Each class will have check- in, lessons, practice play, and an in-class tournament round. We ensure that all kids are being challenged and learning something new each week. We offer a Fall, Winter, and Spring Chess Session each Wednesday at 2PM, minus school holidays. Our first class we will be assessing all groups. This will also give us an idea shat key chess strategies we will be learning throughout each session. Check-out is at 3PM behind the school in Portable 5.
Snapology
Grades: K-2
January 12 - March 30 (No Class Jan. 26 & Feb 16)
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30PM
Children will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors while building drills and magic wands or discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building helicopters and robotic dogs, your child is sure to have a great time.
*If a parent/guardian signs up to chaperone ALL sessions, your child registers for free!
Introduction to Programming Roblox Adventure
Grade: 3-5
Jan 19 - April 4 (No class Jan. 26 to Feb 16)
Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30PM
Build Roblox Games. Code, test and then publish your own Roblox games. Students will learnhow to make a variety of games using Roblox studio and the Lua programming language. Students will be creating games that they can publish and play with friends.
Course Requirements:
- Roblox Account: Student should come with a Roblox account and passwords. Please create one before they start date so we can save their work onto their account. This will allow the parent an avenue to see the games their young learners are designing, and the students can also play the games with friends.
- Headphones
*If a parent/guardian signs up to chaperone ALL Sessions, your child registers for free!
Registration
Chaperon Sign-Ups: You must sign up to chaperone at least one class if your child is enrolled. Failure to do so will result in a withdrawal from the class.
