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DALTON AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Digital Class Catalog
Winter 2022Welcome to the Dalton Virtual After School Programs Winter 2022 Brochure! This winter, After School programming will be live and in person! We continue to offer an eclectic range of class options in Dance, Comedy, Art, Music, Language, Chess, STEAM, and much more! The winter brochure includes all After School Program classes for grades K-6. In addition, there will be a select number of classes offered remotely for the upper middle school grades. You’ll find First Program classes at the beginning of the brochure and Middle School offerings located midway through the catalog.. The winter trimester runs from Monday, January 3-Friday, March 11. Classes typically meet once a week unless otherwise noted, for a total of 7-10 sessions depending on the day class is offered. Class times will vary depending on grade and are listed in the class descriptions. End times will reflect a natural staggered dismissal. Extended Care hours are available until 5:30 PM daily at First Program, Dalton East and Big Dalton. Registration begins on Saturday, November 20 at 11:00 AM and will take place on Dalton’s Campbrain system: https://dalton.myschoolapp.com/app/sso/auth/campbrain. All financial credits from previous terms will be reflected in your shopping cart upon registering. Spaces in classes will be extremely limited and class enrollment must be finalized by Sunday, December 12, so be sure to register early. First Program and Dalton East classes will be grade-specific to maintain grade-level cohorts. Classes at Big Dalton will be more flexible with grade groupings in larger spaces. Financial assistance is available commensurate with a family’s tuition assistance plan except where noted (see General Information Page). If you have any questions, please feel free to email Sue at sgn@dalton.org and Jennifer Beasmoney at jbeasmoney@dalton.org. Registration is an extremely busy time for us, but we will respond to your questions and concerns as soon as possible. We are looking toward another great trimester in Winter 2022! We look forward to seeing your children in After School! Sue Jennifer Sue Grossman Nieves Jennifer Beasmoney Director, After School Programs Associate Director, After School Programs
General Information 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • First Program Calendars 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Digital Class Offerings - First Program 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Class Descriptions - First Program 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Middle School Calendars 20 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Digital Class Offerings - Middle School 21 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Class Descriptions - Middle School 22 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Staff Bios 28
General Information
Winter 2022
Emergency Phone Numbers and Email
After School Programs Director After School Programs Associate Director
Susan Grossman Nieves Jennifer Beasmoney
Office: 212-423-5480 Office: 212-423-5348
Email: sgn@dalton.org Email: jbeasmoney@dalton.org
STEAM and Robotics After School Chess
Hope Donovan Beatriz Marinello
Email: hdonovan@dalton.org Email: bmarinello@dalton.org
Registration
Registration opens Saturday, November 20 at 11:00 AM. Register at
https://dalton.campbrainregistration.com. Upon submitting your registration, you will
receive an email confirmation. Registration will close on Sunday, December 12. We
reserve the right to cancel any course if necessary, including but not limited to insuffi-
cient enrollment. If a class is canceled, families will have the first priority to switch into
another available course before late registration opens or receive a full refund or credit.
Billing
Payment is due upon submitting the registration form. Class totals will be reflected
in your “Shopping Cart” and reflect financial aid percentages. All registrations will be
required to pay a $25 registration fee (eligible for tuition assistance). Registration fees
are non-refundable.
Financial Aid Scholarships
There is a maximum scholarship of 50% assistance on Dribbl, Gotham Tennis, Spark
Business Academy, and Private Guitar Lessons. All other classes are eligible for full
tuition assistance percentages assigned by the school. If you have not already received
your Tuition Assistance Code, please contact Jennifer Beasmoney at
jbeasmoney@dalton.org. Payment plans are also available to families on Tuition
assistance.
4General Information
Winter 2022
Refunds:
There are no refunds for enrolled classes after the start of the term. Dropped classes
will receive 75% credit to their After School account after the 1st session. There are no
refunds or credits after the 2nd session of a class has passed. There will be no refund
if there is a substitution of any teacher. There will be no refunds due to weather related
closures or natural occurrences. If the After School Program is advised to stop onsite
programming, or if the school switches to online learning during the school year, After
School classes will also continue to be conducted via Zoom. There are no refunds due
to individual quarantine procedures.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Acceptable forms of payment are ACH (direct debit from bank account) or credit card.
Payment by credit card will be subject to convenience fees of up to 3%. Credit card
fees are non-refundable.
Class Changes:
All changes to enrolled classes must be made by email to jbeasmoney@dalton.org.and
sgn@dalton.org on or before December 12 at no charge. Class withdrawals will be
subject to the refund policy. Due to strict enrollment caps, we will not be able to
accomodate all change requests.
Late Registration:
A non-refundable late registration fee of $25 will be applied on or after December 13.
Late registration runs from December 15-January 14. Families who enroll during late
registration will not be able to join classes until the following week. Fees will not be
prorated due to late enrollment.
5General Information
Winter 2022 Policies: January 3, 2022-March 11, 2022
• Students at First Program, Dalton East, and Big Dalton must be picked-up when their after
school class is dismissed or must be enrolled in the extended day program.
• Students may be picked up at any time during the extended day programs but no later than 5:30.
• Families may be asked to withdraw from the program if pick-up times are not honored.
• Masks must be worn at all times, and students must remain socially distanced regardless of
immunization status.
• Class start and end times vary by grade and are noted to the left of the class descriptions.
• Based on health and safety protocols, spaces in Fun House and Kids Club are strictly limited.
Drop-ins to Fun House/ Kids Club must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance or the Friday before
a Monday request. Drop-in spaces cannot be guaranteed.
• If the School is compelled at any point during the trimester to move to remote learning After
School will likewise conduct specialty classes over zoom.
Kindergarten Instructional Classes and Fun House: Transition/Snack time: 2:45-3:00 PM
Class time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Kids Club from 4:00 -5:30 PM
1st Grade Instructional Classes and Fun House Transition/Snack time: 2:55-3:10
Class time: 3:10- 4:10 PM
Kids Club from 4:10-5:30 PM
2nd Grade Instructional Classes and Fun House Transition/Snack time: 3:05-3:20 PM
Class time: 3:20- 4:20 PM
Kids Club from 4:20-5:30 PM
3rd Grade Instructional Classes and Fun House Transition/Snack time: 3:10-3:25 PM
Class time: 3:25- 4:25 PM
Kids Club from 4:25-5:30 PM
4th Grade Instructional Classes and Fun House Transition/Snack time: 3:20-3:30 PM
Class time: 3:30- 4:30 PM
Extended Afternoon from 4:30-5:30 PM
5th/6th Grade Instructional Classes and Fun House Transition/Snack time: 3:20-4:30 PM
Class time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Extended Afternoon from 4:30-5:30 PM
• Classes will not be prorated for any reason, including quarantine procedures. There will be no make-up
sessions or hybrid options for classes missed by students or due to quarantine guidelines.
• In the event that a teacher is unavoidably absent and no substitute is assigned, class time will be made up in
subsequent classes by adding 15 minutes to four classes or one half hour to two classes.
6First Program Calendar
Winter 2022
HOLIDAYS/ EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS: Classes will not be held on
Holidays, Professional Development Days, Report Writing and Conference
Days, or any days the school is closed.
Key Dates:
Monday, January 3 First Day Fall 2021 Term
Monday, January 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School Closed
Monday, January 31 Report Writing- No Students
Tuesday, February 1 Lunar New Year- School Closed
Monday February 21 President’s Day- School Closed
Tuesday, February 22 Professional Development- No Students
Thursday, March 3 Report/Conference Days- No After School
Friday, March 4 Report/Conference Days- No After School
Friday, March 11 Last Day of Winter 2022 Term
7First Program Quick Reference Page (alphabetical):
*See class timing next to class descriptions in the brochure
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7 Sessions 8 Sessions 10 Sessions 9 Sessions 9 Sessions
Fun House (K-3) Fun House (K-3) Fun House (K-3) Fun House (K-3) Fun House (K-3)
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$155 $175 $215 $195 $195
Kids Club (K-1) Kids Club (K-1) Kids Club (K-1) Kids Club (K-1) Kids Club (K-1)
$140 $160 $200 $180 $180
Kids Club (2-3) Kids Club (2-3) Kids Club (2-3) Kids Club (2-3) Kids Club (2-3)
$105 $120 $150 $135 $135
Acting (2) Bootcamp Boogie (2) Ballet (K) Acrobatics (1) Acrobatics (2)
$365 $415 $515 $465 $465
Art Workshop (1) Broadway Triple Threat Chess (2) Acting (2) Irresistible Improv (3)
$400* (3) $615 $465 $465
$415
Chess (K) Drawing and the World Ballet (1) Little Dalton Choir (1)
$365 Chess (1) of Animation (2) $465 $465
$495 $550*
Fun and Games (K) Bootcamp Boogie (3) Dance Fusion (3)
$365 Dribbl (1) Hip Hop (K) $465 $465
$495** $515
Songwriting (2) Chess (3) Fun Being Me (K)
$365 Mini Musical (1) $555 $590*
Making Masks and $550*
STEAM & Robotics (1) Puppets (K) Little Dalton Inventors Tennis (2)
$450 $450* Songwriting (1) (K) $555*
$515 $590*
Yoga (3) Mini Musical (2) $450* Ukulele (K)
$400* Stop Motion (3) Mini Musical (K) $500*
Private Guitar (1-3) $550 $500*
Zumba/Hip Hop (3) $495** Zumba/Hip Hop (1)
$365 Tap (3) Private Guitar (1-3) $465
STEAM & Robotics(K) $515 $555**
$520
STEAM & Robotics (K)
STEAM & Robotics (3) $585
$520
STEAM & Robotics (2)
$585
* Includes $35 material fee
** Maximum 50% Tuition Assistance available for Private Guitar classes, Dribbl, Tennis and Spark Business Academy classes
8First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Mondays
All classes include 15 minutes of transition/snack time before class begins
MONDAYS
Fun House Relaxed fun after school. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to stories,
draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, do homework, and
Class Times:
have a snack. This exciting, newly minted craft workshop will feature
K- 2:45- 4:00 PM
1: 2:55- 4:10 PM weekly themes to celebrate the seasons, special holidays, family
2: 3:05- 4:20 PM and school life, and other topical motifs! In addition, Story Circle will
3: 3:10- 4:25 PM provide special inspiration for our art projects.
Instructors: Dorota Szczepankowski,
Marvin Matthews, Katie Dieken, and TBA
Fun House will have limited drop-ins. All drop-ins must be requested
two days in advance and are subject to space availability.
Kids Club Relaxed fun after Serendipity. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to
stories, draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, play organized
Class Times:
K- 4:00- 5:30 PM games, do homework, and have a snack.
1: 4:10- 5:30 PM
2: 4:20- 5:30 PM Final pick up is 5:30 PM.
3: 4:25- 5:30 PM
Instructor: Dorota Szczepankowski
Acting Acting is an exciting opportunity to use your voices, body, and
imagination! Gain the comfort and confidence to create and develop
Class Time: 3:05-4:20 PM
Grade: 2
original characters and situations. Improvisation, story
Max 10 students dramatization, and skits will lead up to a lively performance for
Instructor: Cassidy Dermott friends and family!
Art Workshop Wishing you had more art in your life? Eager to explore and express
the world of your own imagination? Choose from clay, paint, collage,
Class Time: 2:55-4:10 PM
Grade: 1
and paper construction to create and design individual works. If you
Max 8 students can dream it, you can make it!
Instructor: Thomas Spackman
Chess This class is for beginners (generally taught to Kindergarteners)! You
will learn the chessboard, how all the pieces move, special moves
Class Time: 2:45- 4:00 PM
Grade: Kindergarten
of castling, pawn promotions and the en passant pawn capture,
Max 56 students the point value of pieces, how to count and evaluate attackers and
Instructors: Nelson Dunn, Nitai Leve, Beatriz defenders, check checkmate and stalemate, including the ladder
Marinello, Akira Nikada checkmate, three ways to escape from check and opening
principles.
9First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Mondays
MONDAYS
*NEW* Fun and Games Let the games begin! Cooperative games and sports designed for
Kindergarten and First graders in a non-competitive environment.
Class Time: 2:45-4:00 PM
Over the course of the season, we will explore new games and play
Grade: K
old favorites, emphasizing teamwork, fair play, and FUN!
Max 12 students
Instructor: Adam Blake-Soden
Songwriting Always wanted to write your own music but don’t know where to
start? In songwriting, you will learn how to get started, what makes
Class Time: 3:05-4:20 PM
a great song, and how to write lyrics that scan to a melody that
Grade: 2 you create! Students will either learn to write and record their own
Max 10 students accompaniment parts or will write lyrics/melody and have a track
Instructor: Sofia Campoamor with extra instruments added to their song. Each student will end the
course with a recording of a brand new, original song they can keep
forever and share with family and friends. All levels of experience are
welcome!
*NEW* STEAM and Robotics STEAM Programming is back, live, and in-person! Hope Donovan, FP Sci-
ence teacher, and Justin Greer, FP Dance and Theater teacher, have collab-
Class Time: 3:15-4:30 PM
orated with many other Dalton teachers to create an engaging and challeng-
Grade: 1
ing experience for your child. Students will expand their understanding of
Max 40 students
programming and work with various coding applications. They will also work
Instructors: Hope Donovan and Justin Greer
through STEAM challenges in a variety of topics, focusing on collaboration,
feedback, and perseverance—three key aspects of the STEAM process.
(See Tuesday for K and 3rd grade STEAM and
*Note: The STEAM and Robotics Program is run through Hope Donovan and
Thursday for K and 2nd grade STEAM)
only taught by Dalton teachers.
Please direct all inquiries to hdonovan@dalton.org
*NEW* Yoga Come and experience all that yoga has to offer – it’s more than just
stretching! In this class, we will work with our breath, minds, and
Class Time: 3:10-4:25 PM
bodies to discover connections to ourselves and to the world around
Grade: 3
us. We will learn the history and basics of yoga practice, incorporate
Max 8 students
breathing and mindfulness techniques, move our bodies in lots of
Instructor: Danielle Storm
different ways, play games, create art, and most of all have fun!
*NEW* Zumba/Hip Hop Come join the party and groove to the latest Hip Hop/Latin beats.
Dance to world rhythms that will MOVE you! No experience
Class Time: 3:10-4:25 PM
necessary! So much fun it won’t feel like a workout at all!
Grade: 3
Max 12 students
Instructor: Hayley Clark
10First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Tuesdays
TUESDAYS
Fun House Relaxed fun after school. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to
stories, draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, do homework
Class Times:
and have a snack. This exciting, newly minted craft workshop will
K: 2:45- 4:00 PM
feature weekly themes to celebrate the seasons, special holidays,
1: 2:55- 4:10 PM
family and school life, and other topical motifs! Story Circle will
2: 3:05- 4:20 PM
provide special inspiration for our art projects.
3: 3:10- 4:25 PM
Instructors: Dorota Szczepankowski, Marvin
Fun House will have limited drop-ins. All drop-ins must be requested
Matthews, Katie Dieken, and TBA
two days in advance and are subject to space availability.
Kids Club Relaxed fun after Serendipity. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to
stories, draw, work on computers, watch a movie, play organized
Class Times:
games, do homework, and have a snack.
K - 4:00- 5:30 PM
1 - 4:10- 5:30 PM
2 - 4:20- 5:30 PM Final pick up is 5:30 PM.
3 - 4:25- 5:30 PM
Instructors: Dorota Szczepankowski
Bootcamp Boogie Join in fun exercises designed to get the heart pumping! Boogie to
tunes from around the world while we work out. Session themes
Class Times: 3:05- 4:20 PM
include superheroes, animals, and video games. Students will
Grade 2
discover an exciting way to enjoy endurance activities, often called
Max 10 students
Instructor:
aerobic or cardio, which keep the heart and lungs healthy.
Adam Blake-Soden
Broadway Triple Threat Do you dream of being on stage? Do you like to sing, dance, and
use your imagination? THIS is the class for you! Have fun and get
Class Time: Class Time: 3:10- 4:25 PM
comfortable with being on stage/performing in front of an audience.
Grade: 3
We’ll sing and dance and act and focus on the familiar jazz dance
Max 10 students
choreography that is used on Broadway. While we thrill at the stage
Instructor: Joi A. Jackson
and the spotlight, confidence will soar as talents develop! Come one,
come all .... Broadway Bound!
Chess This class is for those who have successfully completed Chess
Class Times: 2:55- 4:40 PM
1 or at least one year of classroom chess in Kindergarten. We
Grade: 1 will emphasize opening principles, learn the center fork trick, the
Max 36 students four knights game, and other basic openings. In addition, you
Instructors: Beatriz Marinello, will continue learning pattern recognition and more advanced
Jeremy Scheinbach tactics.
11First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Tuesdays
TUESDAYS
Dribbl Learn fundamental basketball skills in a positive and supportive
environment. Founded by Dalton Athletic Director and Boys
Class Time: 2:55-4:10 PM
Varsity Basketball Coach Teddy Frischling, the Dribbl program aims
Grade: 1
to develop and refine court skills such as shooting, passing,
Max 15 students
footwork, and ball-handling – all with a strong emphasis on
Instructor: Dribbl
sportsmanship.
*Max 50% tuition assistance available
*NEW* Making Masks and This program consists of workshop-format activities in which
recycled materials become art! Students discover their creativity and
Puppets: The Hummingbird the myriad of possibilities inherent in using their own two hands.
Project Opening the world of their own creativity and inspiration, this class
will allow students to realize how simply and beautifully thrown-away
Class Time: 2:45-4:00 PM
objects such as paper towel tubes, plastic bottles, fabric, paper,
Grade: K
Max 8 students
beads, and wire hangers can be transformed into works of art!
Instructor: Vickie Fremont
Mini-Musical Calling all aspiring singers, actors and dancers! Come explore the
wonders of Broadway and Musical Theatre as you learn and perform
Class Time: 3:05-4:20 PM
selections from Mary Poppins as a mini-musical! Students will even
Grade: 2
design and create their own costumes! Students will be working on
Max 10 students
Mary Poppins throughout the semester.
Instructor: Elisabeth Milbank
Private Guitar Lessons One-on-one, 30-minute guitar lessons for beginners through
advanced. Bring your own acoustic guitar and learn the
Class Time: 30-minute individual session to be
fundamentals of guitar playing in a gentle, nurturing atmosphere.
assigned between 2:45-5:30 PM
Students will learn basic melodies and chords, as well as fun guitar
Grades: 1-3
riffs from popular rock and pop bands. Lesson times assigned.
Max 5 students
Students should have their own guitars. Loaners are available.
Instructor: Michael Cioferro
Lessons also available Thursday
*Max 50% tuition assistance available
STEAM and Robotics STEAM and Robotics programming is back, live and in person! Hope
Donovan, FP Science teacher and Justin Greer, FP Dance and
Class Time: 3:15-4:30 PM Theater teacher, have collaborated with many other Dalton teachers
Grades: K and 3 to create an engaging and challenging experience for your child.
Max 40 students Students will expand their understanding of programming and
Instructors: Hope Donovan and Justin Greer working with various coding applications. They will also work through
STEAM and Robotics challenges in a variety of topics, focusing on
(See Monday for 1st grade STEAM and Robotics collaboration, feedback, and perseverance—three key aspects of
and Robotics and Thursday for K and 2nd grade the STEAM and Robotics process. *Note: The STEAM and Robotics
STEAM and Robotics) Program is run through Hope Donovan and only taught by Dalton
teachers. Please direct all inquiries to: hdonovan@dalton.org
12First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Wednesdays
WEDNESDAYS
Fun House Relaxed fun after school. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to stories,
draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, do homework, and
Class Times:
have a snack. This exciting, newly minted craft workshop will feature
K: 2:45- 4:00 PM
weekly themes to celebrate the seasons, special holidays, family and
1: 2:55- 4:10 PM
school life, and other topical motifs! Story Circle will provide special
2: 3:05- 4:20 PM
inspiration for our art projects.
3: 3:10- 4:25 PM
Instructors: Dorota Szczepankowski, Marvin
Fun House will have limited drop-ins. All drop-ins must be requested
Matthews, Katie Dieken, and TBA
two days in advance and are subject to space availability.
Kids Club Relaxed fun after Serendipity. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to
Class Times:
stories, draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, play organized
K: 4:00- 5:30 PM games, do homework, and have a snack.
1: 4:10- 5:30 PM
2: 4:20- 5:30 PM Final pick up is 5:30 PM.
3: 4:25- 5:30 PM
Instructors: Dorota Szczepankowski, Marvin
Matthews, and Katie Dieken
Ballet And a 5, 6, 7, 8, let’s dance! Come and enjoy the fantastical world
of Ballet. Class includes a warm-up for strength and flexibility, a light
Class Time: 2:45-4:00 PM
barre, and learning choreography to encourage self-confidence,
Grade: K
focus, musicality, and a passion for dance for life! Active imagination
Max 8 students
and a love for movement and play will be encouraged in this class.
Instructor: Hayley Clark
Please wear ballet slippers or socks and movement appropriate
clothing. (No jeans)
Chess This class is for those who have completed the Advanced Beginner
(Chess 2)or its equivalent. Intended for 2nd graders but may
Class Time: 2:55-4:40 PM
include 1st or 3rd graders. Learn king and pawn endings, checkmate
Grade: 2
patterns, tactics, middle game strategies, pawn structures, deeper
Max 24 students
explorations of the basic openings.
Instructor: Nitai Leve and Jerald Times
*NEW* Drawing and Motion: Walt Disney animation was once considered a world of magic. Now
the secret of how “the magic is made” is out! With the power of
World of Animation pencil and paper, you will learn the fundamentals of making
Class Time: 3:05-4:20 PM drawings and putting them into motion, using the same techniques
Grade: 2 that industry professionals use to create the amazing features of
Max 8 students today! During this course, students will have made numerous short
Instructor: Adam Blake-Soden flipbook animations, culminating in a larger final project at the end.
13First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Wednesdays
WEDNESDAYS
Hip Hop Develop your creative expression in this energetic dance class!
Each class will consist of an upbeat warm-up, simple stretching,
Class Time: 2:45-4:00 PM
and weekly work on our dance combinations. We will learn exciting
Grade: K
Hip Hop moves in addition to exploring the basics of Jazz and Step
Max 10 students
dance. All these dance styles are fun and exciting forms of
Instructor: Joi Jackson
self-expression. This is the perfect class for those who love popular
music, are feeling extra creative, and are eager to learn to move to
the beat!
Mini-Musical Calling all aspiring singers, actors and dancers! Come explore the
wonders of Broadway and Musical Theatre as you learn and
Class Time: 2:55-4:10 PM
perform selections from Peter Pan as a mini-musical! Students will
Grade: 1
even design and create their own costumes! Students will be
Max 10 students
working on Peter Pan throughout the term.
Instructor: Elisabeth Milbank
Songwriting Always wanted to write your own music but don’t know where to
start? In songwriting, you will learn how to get started, what makes
Class Time: 2:55-4:10 PM
a great song, and how to write lyrics that scan to a melody that you
Grade: 1
create! Students will either learn to write and record their own
Max 10 students
accompaniment parts or will write lyrics/melody and have a track
Instructor: Sofia Campoamor
with extra instruments added to their song—each student will end
the course with a recording of a brand new, original song they can
keep forever and share with family and friends. All levels of
experience are welcome!
*NEW* Stop-Motion Animation This course will introduce students to the art of stop-motion anima-
tion. We will produce short animated films from beginning to end. We
Class Time: 3:10-4:25 PM
are using a variety of materials such as drawing, collage, clay, pipe
Grade: 3
cleaners, painting, and cardboard construction to develop stories,
Max 8 students
characters and sets. We will also focus in part on the collaborative
Instructor: Thomas Spackman
effect that movie making is. Clips will be shot on iPads.
Tap This uniquely fun dance form helps improve balance and timing!
Warm-up exercises, combinations, dance routines and improvisa-
Class Time: 3:05-4:20 PM
tional techniques will be introduced with a variety of music to explore
Grade: 3
Tap Dance styles and rhythms prevalent throughout history. Work at
Max 8 students
your own pace in a joyous and supportive atmosphere!
Instructor: Amanda Egan
Please bring tap shoes!
14First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Thursdays
THURSDAYS
Fun House Relaxed fun after school. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to stories,
draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, do homework, and
Class Times:
have a snack. This exciting, newly minted craft workshop will feature
K: 2:45- 4:00 PM
weekly themes to celebrate the seasons, special holidays, family and
1: 2:55- 4:10 PM
school life, and other topical motifs! Story Circle will provide special
2: 3:05- 4:20 PM
inspiration for our art projects.
3: 3:10- 4:25 PM
Instructors: Dorota Szczepankowski, Marvin
Fun House will have limited drop-ins. All drop-ins must be requested
Matthews, Katie Dieken, and TBA
two days in advance and are subject to space availability.
Kids Club Relaxed fun after Serendipity. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to
stories, draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, play organized
Class Times:
games, do homework, and have a snack.
K: 4:00- 5:30 PM
1: 4:10- 5:30 PM
Final pick up is 5:30 PM.
2: 4:20- 5:30 PM
3: 4:25- 5:30 PM
Max 20 students in each grade
Instructor: Dorota Szczepankowski
Acrobatics Come learn how to bend in every direction and walk on your hands!
This class will teach flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control and
Class Time: 2:55-4:10 PM concentration. We will learn backbends, walkovers, handstands,
Grade: 1 elbow stands, and so much more! No flips involved, but upper body,
Max 8 students back and core strength will be developed in fun and creative ways.
Instructor: Courtney Conner
NOTE: As Simone Biles so succinctly demonstrated during the
Olympics, Acrobatics is a sport where it is better to stop and not
perform a skill if there is any possibility of injury. Students who do not
participate in a safe manner will be removed from the class after 3
warnings, permanently.
Acting Acting is an exciting opportunity to use your voices, body, and
imagination! Gain the comfort and confidence to create and develop
Class Time: 3:05-4:20 PM
original characters and situations. Improvisation, story dramatization,
Grade: 1
and skits will lead up to a lively performance for friends and family!
Max 10 students
Instructors: Cassidy Dermott and
Amy Liszka-Vevera
Ballet And a 5, 6, 7, 8, let’s dance! Come and enjoy the fantastical world
of Ballet. Class includes a warm-up for strength and flexibility, a light
Class Time: 2:55-4:10 PM
barre, and learning choreography to encourage self-confidence,
Grade: 2
focus, musicality, and a passion for dance for life! Active imagination
Max 8 students
and a love for movement and play will be encouraged in this class.
Instructors: Hayley Clark
Please wear ballet slippers or socks and movement appropriate
clothing. (No jeans)
15First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Thursdays
THURSDAYS
Bootcamp Boogie Join in fun exercises designed to get the heart-pumping. Boogie to
tunes from around the world while we workout. Session themes
Class Time: 3:15-4:30 PM
include superheroes, animals, and video games. Students will
Grade: 3
discover an exciting way to enjoy endurance activities, often called
Max 12 students
aerobic or cardio, which keep the heart and lungs healthy.
Instructor: Adam Blake-Soden
Chess If you have completed Chess 3 or are in a bridge group between
Chess 3 and Chess 4, this is the right level for you. You will learn:
Class Time: 3:10-4:55 PM
rook endings, advanced checkmate patterns, advanced middle
Grade: 3
game strategies, grandmaster master games. Engage in deeper
Max 24 students
explorations of your individual opening repertoire.
Instructor: Nitai Leve and Beatriz Marinello
Little Dalton Inventors Come learn the basic fundamentals of STEAM! Enjoy engaging,
hands-on projects. Learn the history and functionality of inventions
Class Time: 2:45-4:00 PM
that we use today in the modern world. Discover how everyday
Grade: K
objects came to be! Skills involve electrical engineering, physical
Max 10 students
engineering, physics, and much more!
Instructor: Katie Dieken and Mark Gordon
Mini-Musical Calling all aspiring singers, actors and dancers! Come explore the
wonders of Broadway and Musical Theatre as you learn and perform
Class Time: 2:45-4:00 PM
selections from Tangled as a mini-musical! Students will even design
Grade: K
and create their own costumes! Students will be working on Tangled
Max 10 students
throughout the term.
Instructor: Erika Anclade
Private Guitar Lessons One-on-one, 30-minute guitar lessons for beginners through
advanced. Learn the fundamentals of guitar playing in a gentle,
Class Time: 30 minutes
nurturing atmosphere. Students will learn basic melodies and
Individual session to be assigned between 3:00
chords, as well as fun guitar riffs from popular rock and pop bands.
and 5:30 PM
Adapted for advanced students accordingly! Lesson times as-
Grade: 1-3
signed. Students should have their own guitars. Loaners are
Max 5 students
available.
Instructor: Michael Cioferro
Max 50 tuition assistance available
Lessons also available Tuesdays
16First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Thursdays
and Fridays
THURSDAYS
STEAM and Robotics STEAM and Robotics programming is back, live and in person! Hope
Donovan, FP Science teacher and Justin Greer, FP Dance and
Class Time: 3:15-4:30 PM Theater teacher, have collaborated with many other Dalton teachers
Grades: K and 2 to create an engaging and challenging experience for your child.
Max 40 students Students will expand their understanding of programming and
Instructors: Hope Donovan and Justin Greer working with various coding applications. They will also work through
STEAM and Robotics challenges in a variety of topics, focusing on
(See Monday for 1st grade STEAM and collaboration, feedback, and perseverance—three key aspects of
Robotics and Tuesday for K and 3rd grade the STEAM and Robotics process. *Note: The STEAM and Robotics
STEAM and Robotics) Program is run through Hope Donovan and only taught by Dalton
teachers. Please direct all inquiries to: hdonovan@dalton.org
FRIDAYS
Fun House Relaxed fun after school. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to stories,
draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, do homework, and
Class Times:
have a snack. This exciting, newly minted craft workshop will feature
K: 2:45- 4:00 PM
weekly themes to celebrate the seasons, special holidays, family and
1: 2:55- 4:10 PM
school life, and other topical motifs! Story Circle will provide special
2: 3:05- 4:20 PM
inspiration for our art projects.
3: 3:10- 4:25 PM
Instructors: Dorota Szczepankowski, Marvin
Fun House will have limited drop-ins. All drop-ins must be requested
Matthews, Katie Dieken, and TBA
two days in advance and are subject to space availability.
Kids Club Relaxed fun after Serendipity. Play outdoors and indoors, listen to
stories, draw, work on the computer, watch a movie, play organized
Class Times:
games, do homework and have a snack.
K: 4:00- 5:30 PM
1: 4:10- 5:30 PM
Final pick up is 5:30 PM.
2: 4:20- 5:30 PM
3: 4:25- 5:30 PM
Instructor: Dorota Szczepankowski
Acrobatics Come learn how to bend in every direction and walk on your hands!
This class will teach flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control and
Class Time: 3:05-4:20 PM concentration. We will learn backbends, walkovers, handstands,
Grade: 2 elbow stands, and so much more! No flips involved, but upper body,
Max 8 students back and core strength will be developed in fun and creative ways.
Instructors: Courtney Conner
Note: As Simone Biles so succinctly demonstrated during the
Olympics, Acrobatics is a sport where it is better to stop and not
perform a skill if there is any possibility of injury. Students who do not
participate in a safe manner will be removed from the class after 3
warnings, permanently.
*NEW* Irresistible Improv This class is a way to work together as a team and make comedy
at the same time. Students will learn how to create an impromptu
Class Time: 3:10-4:25 PM
sketch while having fun. Students will learn many improv games,
Grades: 3
how to think on the spot and collaborate while letting their creative,
Max 10 students
comedy side flow. Lots of laughter is an absolute requirement for this
Instructors: Cassidy Dermott and
class!
Amy Liszka-Vevera
17First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Fridays
FRIDAYS
*NEW* Little Dalton Choir Come join a joyful musical community! In Choir, we will explore the
fundamentals of singing in a group while jamming to our favorite
Class Time: 2:55-4:10 PM
tunes. Taking a multi-genre approach, we will incorporate popular
Grade: 1
music, classical choral selections, and traditional folk and world
Max 10 students
music into our repertoire.
Instructors: June Christian
Dance Fusion Come travel around the world through the magic of dance! You will
acquire appreciation and knowledge of what dance means to
Class Time: 3:10-4:20 PM
different cultures and explore different styles of dance in each class
Grade: 3
session! From Bollywood beats to Hip Hop moves, an
Max 8 students
understanding of where each dance form began in history, and what
Instructors: Joi A. Jackson
musical genre it influenced, will be introduced and applied.
Fun Being Me! Little Dalton Come join us in this confidence building, leadership training, and
team club for kids! A fun, interactive club celebrates each student’s
Leaders unique talents, skills and traits with social play, puppet shows, and
Class Time: 2:45-4:00 PM student created skits, collaborative games, hands-on projects, and
Grade: K other fun activities. Students explore and articulate their individual
Max 10 students talents and gifts, build a portfolio, collaborate to develop missions
Instructors: Lisa Fader to make a difference and to be leaders in their home and school
communities.
*NEW* Tennis Anyone? Tennis Anyone? Gotham Tennis Academy is an innovator in using
cutting edge instructional methods to teach tennis to children in a
Class Time: 3:05-4:20 PM
positive, supportive environment. In fun and friendly classes right
Grade: 2
here at Dalton, Gotham teaches fundamental skill-building
Max 12 students
exercises critical to creating early muscle memory. Gotham utilizes
Instructor: Gotham Tennis Academy
USTA approved low pressure balls, mini-nets, and age and level
appropriate drills. Gotham’s qualified pros are selected very carefully
Maximum 50% tuition assistance available
and understand the importance of younger players having a lot of
fun, while developing confidence and learning the game of tennis.
By the completion of the Gotham program, your child can expect to
realize significant improvement in the areas of eye-hand
coordination, footwork proficiency, basic stroke movements, and a
basic understanding of tennis rules.
Students must supply their own tennis racquets. Please email
info@gothamtennis.com with questions. Up to 50% scholarship
award for qualifying families/ contact ASP for details.
18First Program Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Fridays
FRIDAYS
Ukulele For kids eager to start learning a string instrument, ukulele is a fun
and accessible way to begin. We will learn fingerings of basic chords
Class Time: 2:45-4:00 PM
and strumming patterns. As confidence grows, we will incorporate
Grade: K
sing-alongs of favorite tunes.
Max 8 students
Instructor: Sean Salant
*NEW* Zumba/Hip Hop Come join the party and groove to the latest Hip Hop/Latin beats.
Dance to world rhythms that will MOVE you! No experience
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
necessary! So much fun it won’t feel like a workout at all!
Grade: 1
Max 12 students
Note: Class time is 3:30-4:30 PM
Instructor: Josef Woodson
19Middle School Calendar
Winter 2022
HOLIDAYS/ EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS: Classes will not be held on
Holidays, Professional Development Days, Report Writing and Conference
Days, or any days the school is closed.
Key Dates:
Monday, January 3 First Day Fall 2021 Term
Monday, January 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School Closed
Tuesday, February 1 Lunar New Year- School Closed
Monday, February 21 President’s Day- School Closed
Tuesday, February 22 Professional Development- No Students
Thursday, March 3 Report/Conference Days- No After School
Friday, March 4 Report/Conference Days- No After School
Friday, March 11 Last Day of Winter 2022 Term
20Middle School Quick Reference Page
3:30-4:30 PM unless otherwise noted
*See class timing next to class descriptions in the brochure
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8 Sessions 8 Sessions 10 Sessions 10 Sessions 9 Sessions
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$175* $175* $215* $215* $195*
Extended Afternoon Extended Afternoon Extended Afternoon Extended Afternoon Extended Afternoon
(4-6) (4-6) (4-6) (4-6) (4-6)
$120 $120 $150 $150 $135
Hip Hop (4) Acting (4) Acting for Film- Acting for Film-
$415 $415 QUICKIE^ (5-6) QUICKIE^ (4) 3D Printing (5-6)
$350* $350* $500*
Jr. CEO (5-6) Stop Animation (4) 4:45-6:15 PM Note 3:15-4:15 PM
$495** $450 SNL Comedy (4)
$515 Chess (5-6) Better Faster
Private Guitar Lessons $615 Stronger (4)
(5-6) Yoga (4) $465
$530** $550 Guitar (4)
30-minute lessons $550 Chess (4)
beginning at 3:20 PM $555
Mini-Musical (5-6)
*50% max Tuition Assis- $550 SNL Comedy (5-6)
tance $465
Remixed Sports (4)
$415
**Includes material fee
**Maximum 50% Tuition Assistance available for Spark Business Academy and Private Guitar Lessons
^ Quickie session will begin the week of February 1 for 6 sessions.
21Middle School Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Mondays
Alphabetical by day
MONDAYS
Breakout Space This low-pressure, relaxed option is available to students to unwind
after a long day. Students are encouraged to “disconnect” from their
Class Time: 3:20-4:20 PM
Grades: 4-6
devices and reconnect to each other through fun, games, and explo-
Max 12 students each section ration. Students will participate in activities including Board Games,
Instructors: Caroline Blackett, June Christian, Art Projects, indoor play in open areas at Dalton East, encouraged
Reylyn Roldan, and Kevin Seon to browse the library shelves, and much more! Students enrolled in
private lessons such as After School Private Guitar can also enroll to
wait for their assigned lesson times.
Extended Afternoon The Extended Day option is available for those students who need
to remain in school until 5:30 PM. Students can play games, read,
Class Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Grades: 4-6
continue Homework assignments, or just relax after a long day.
Max 12 students (4th Grade)
Max 20 students (5th and 6th Grades) Final pick up is 5:30 PM
Hip Hop Have you ever wanted to move like your favorite dance artist? Then
this class is for you! You will learn exciting Hip Hop and
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Grades: 4
Contemporary Dance moves to popular music. Whether you have
Max 10 students never taken Hip Hop before or you are an advanced dancer, this
Instructor: Joi A. Jackson class is structured to meet everyone’s individual needs. Come on,
have fun, be cool, and outshine the brightest stars.
Jr. CEO with Spark Business How cool would it be for you to be the boss at Apple or Nike for a
day? In this leadership program, you can! Students act as CEOs for
Academy leading companies and collaborate to make strategic
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM recommendations to address real business issues. Case studies
Grades: 5-6 include popular companies and examine the role of female and
Max 10 students minority CEOs. Students enhance their problem-solving skills,
Instructor: Nusrath Jahan (Spark Business
Academy)
develop business savvy, and cultivate a strategic mindset as future
Maximum 50% tuition assistance available
leaders.
Private Guitar Lessons One-on-one, 30-minute guitar lessons for beginners through ad-
vanced levels. Learn the fundamentals of guitar playing. Play basic
Class Time: 30-minute individual sessions TBA
between 3:30-5:30 PM
melodies and chords, as well as fun guitar riffs from popular rock and
Grades: 5-6 pop bands. Adapted for advanced students accordingly!
Max 4 students
Instructors: Michael Cioferro Classes conducted in 30 minutes intervals beginning at 3:30 PM.
Last lesson is at 5:00 PM. Lesson times assigned
Maximum 50% tuition assistance available
22Middle School Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Mondays
and Tuesdays
MONDAYS
Remixed Sports Put a spin on classic sports and PE games that kids know and love.
We will play remixed versions of basketball, soccer, kickball,
Class Time: 3:30- 4:30 PM
Grade: 4
capture the flag, gaga, etc. For example, a new basketball and
Max 12 students soccer skills challenge, and a capture the flag game, gaga style. Get
Instructor: Evan Thomas fit and healthy! Tap into your creativity and learn that there are
multiple fun strategies to approach these games!
TUESDAYS
Breakout Space This low-pressure, relaxed option is available to students to unwind
after a long day. Students are encouraged to “disconnect” from their
Class Time: 3:20-4:20 PM
Grades: 4-6
devices and reconnect to each other through fun, games and
Max 12 students each section exploration. Students will participate in activities including Board
Instructors: Caroline Blackett, June Christian, Games, Art Projects, indoor play in open areas at Dalton East,
Reylyn Roldan,and Kevin Seon encouraged to browse the library shelves, and much more! Students
enrolled in private lessons such as After School Private Guitar can
also enroll to wait for their assigned lesson times.
Extended Afternoon The Extended Day option is available for those students who need
to remain in school until 5:30 PM. Students can play games, read,
Class Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Grades: 4-6
continue Homework assignments, or just relax after a long day.
Max 12 students (4th Grade)
Max 20 students (5th and 6th Grades) Final pick up is 5:30 PM
Acting Acting is an exciting opportunity to use your voices, body, and
imagination! Gain the comfort and confidence to create and develop
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Grade: 4
original characters and situations. Improvisation, story
Max 10 students dramatization, and skits will lead up to a lively filmed performance for
Instructors: Cassidy Dermott and friends and family!
Amy Liszka-Vevera
Making Waves: Studying and Can we understand the science beneath surf waves? You will
engage in fun lab activities and engineering challenges that will spark
Engineering Surf Waves your innovation, creativity, and enthusiasm. Using hands-on
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM experiments with seawater, wave tanks, 3D printing, and
Grades: 5-6 laboratory techniques, we will explore the formation of ocean waves,
Max 12 students their propagation, and the foundations of surfing (from wave surfing
Instructor: David Lindo
to windsurfing).
23Middle School Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Tuesdays
and Wednesdays
TUESDAYS
Stop-Motion Animation This course will introduce students to the art of stop-motion anima-
tion. We will produce short animated films from beginning to end. We
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Grade: 4
are using a variety of materials such as drawing, collage, clay, pipe
Max 8 students cleaners, painting, and cardboard construction to develop stories,
Instructor: David Spackman characters and sets. We will also focus in part on the collaborative
effect that movie making is. Clips will be shot on iPads.
WEDNESDAYS
Breakout Space This low-pressure, relaxed option is available to students to unwind
after a long day. Students are encouraged to “disconnect” from their
Class Time: 3:20-4:20 PM
Grades: 4-6
devices and reconnect to each other through fun, games and
Max 12 students each section exploration. Students will participate in activities including Board
Instructors: Caroline Blackett, June Christian, Games, Art Projects, indoor play in open areas at Dalton East,
Reylyn Roldan,and Kevin Seon encouraged to browse the library shelves, and much more! Students
enrolled in private lessons such as After School Private Guitar can
also enroll to wait for their assigned lesson times.
Extended Afternoon The Extended Day option is available for those students who need
to remain in school until 5:30 PM. Students can play games, read,
Class Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Grades: 4-6
continue Homework assignments, or just relax after a long day.
Max 12 students (4th Grade)
Max 20 students (5th and 6th Grades) Final pick up is 5:30 PM
*Quickie Course* Acting for Film Note: Session begins the week of February 1 This 6-session
course will introduce the basics of acting for film. Students will
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Grades: 5-6 choose characters and learn to perform monologues of their
Max 12 students choosing. Students will gain skills and confidence in
Instructor: David Lindo communication and presentation. At the end of the term you will
have a copy for your performance on film and learn the art of some
NOTE: This class will begin the week of
basic acting techniques. Enjoy, and find out what character/s you
February 1
play!
Students can enroll in Breakout Space before the start time of the
program if needed.
SNL: Improvisation and Comedy Learn the basics of comedy and improvisation and use those skills to
develop your own SNL-like sketches. Create characters, write, and
Performance film sketches and commercial parodies, and hone comedic skills in a
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM fun and nurturing environment. Silly attitude is encouraged!
Grade: 4
Max 10 students
Instructors: Malachi Nimmons and Jamie
Cummings
24Middle School Winter 2022 Class Descriptions -
Wednesdays and Thursdays
WEDNESDAYS
*NEW* Yoga Come and experience all that yoga has to offer – it’s more than just
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
stretching! In this class we will work with our breath, minds, and
Grade: 4 bodies to discover connections to ourselves and to the world around
Max 8 students us. We will learn the history and basics of yoga practice, incorporate
Instructor: Danielle Storm breathing and mindfulness techniques, move our bodies in lots of
different ways, play games, create art, and most of all have fun!
THURSDAYS
Breakout Space This low-pressure, relaxed option is available to students to unwind
after a long day. Students are encouraged to “disconnect” from their
Class Time: 3:20-4:20 PM
Grades: 4-6
devices and reconnect to each other through fun, games and explo-
Max 12 students each section ration. Students will participate in activities including Board Games,
Instructors: Caroline Blackett, June Christian, Art Projects, indoor play in open areas at Dalton East, encouraged
Reylyn Roldan,and Kevin Seon to browse the library shelves, and much more! Students enrolled in
private lessons such as After School Private Guitar can also enroll to
wait for their assigned lesson times.
Extended Afternoon The Extended Day option is available for those students who need
to remain in school until 5:30 PM. Students can play games, read,
Class Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Grades: 4-6
continue Homework assignments, or just relax after a long day.
Max 12 students (4th Grade)
Max 20 students (5th and 6th Grades) Final pick up is 5:30 PM
*Quickie Course* Acting for Film Note: Session begins the week of February 1 This 6 session
course will introduce the basics of acting for film. Students will
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Grade: 4 choose characters and learn to perform monologues of their
Max 10 students choosing. Students will gain skills and confidence in communication
Instructor: Beth Newbery and presentation. At the end of the term you will have a copy for
your performance on film and learn the art of some basic acting
techniques.Enjoy, and find out what character/s you play!
Students can enroll in Breakout Space before the start date of the
program if needed
Chess This advanced class will focus on opening systems, tactics, endings,
Class Time: 3:30-5:00 PM
mating patterns, pawn structures, understanding and evaluating
Grades: 5-6 positions, planning and analyzing, and defensive ideas at the middle
Max 16 students school and high school levels. We will frequently engage in deep
Instructor: Jerald Times analysis of Grandmaster games from both modern and historically
significant tournaments and matches.
25Middle School Winter 2022 Class Descriptions - Thursdays
and Fridays
THURSDAYS
Group Guitar Learn simple accompaniments to familiar songs, and immediately
start having fun with the guitar! Play with the group and individually,
Class Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Grade: 4
learn basic principles of music and guitar technique in an easygoing
Max 8 students atmosphere.
Instructor: Sean Salant
Mini-Musical Calling all aspiring singers, actors and dancers! Come explore the
wonders of Broadway and Musical Theatre as you learn and perform
Class Time: 3:30- 4:30 PM
Grades 5-6
selections from various Broadway shows in a Musical Revue!
Max 10 students Students will even design and create their own costumes!
Instructor: Eilsabeth Milbank
FRIDAYS
Breakout Space This low-pressure, relaxed option is available to students to unwind
after a long day. Students are encouraged to “disconnect” from their
Class Time: 3:20-4:20 PM
Grades: 4-6
devices and reconnect to each other through fun, games and
Max 12 students each section exploration. Students will participate in activities including Board
Instructors: Caroline Blackett, June Christian, Games, Art Projects, indoor play in open areas at Dalton East,
Reylyn Roldan,and Kevin Seon encouraged to browse the library shelves, and much more! Students
enrolled in private lessons such as After School Private Guitar can
also enroll to wait for their assigned lesson times.
Extended Afternoon The Extended Day option is available for those students who need
to remain in school until 5:30 PM. Students can play games, read,
Class Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Grades: 4-6
continue Homework assignments, or just relax after a long day.
Max 12 students (4th Grade)
Max 20 students (5th and 6th Grades) Final pick up is 5:30 PM
3D Printing Note: Class is 3:15 to 4:15 PM
Class Time: 3:15-4:15 PM
Grade: 5-6 Would you like to design, model, and print physical objects? In this
Max 12 students after school, you will engage in the exciting and fun world of 3D
Instructor: David Lindo designing and printing. We will use Tinkercad and Ultimaker Cura to
prototype and create physical objects. Students will take home their
physical creations: a scientific device, an architecture building, an
artistic sculpture, and their favorite toy!
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