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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
Spring After School Classes
April 4, 2022 to June 10, 2022
WIS After School & Co-Curricular Programs Mission Statement
The WIS Primary School After School Program is a safe and international community for children, with
programs to expand knowledge and build life skills through hands-on learning adventures.
Spring Term 2022
Spring Term After School classes begin on Monday, April 4, 2022, and will run every day school is in session
through Friday, June 10, 2022 (except for the half days on April 8 and May 27).
About this Document
This catalogue is designed to allow families to make selections for after school activities. On any given day, a
student may stay until 6:00 PM in the after school program as long as the student is enrolled in a class, enrolled
in Extended Day Care (EDC), or enrolled in music lessons. The weekly view shows what classes are offered for
each age group on each day. In the pages that follow, detailed descriptions of classes are included. The final
section of this document has a description of the After School Music Program, which features biographical
information for all music instructors.
To select a class, please proceed to the spring online registration form in CampBrain, which also lists additional
Co-Curricular Programs services that will be offered throughout the term. All registrations must be submitted
via CampBrain by 5:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 28, 2022. Enrollment is completed on a first-come, first-
served basis and families will be notified only if there are any changes for the class of their choice. See
registration instructions on Page 3.
Fees listed in this document are for the spring session only and reflect the length and number of classes for
each activity. One of the factors in determining the pricing for each class is the total number of class days.
For clarity, the total number of class days for weekdays in the spring are as follows: Monday: 9; Tuesday:
10; Wednesday: 10; Thursday: 10; and Friday: 8. Additional class supply fees are already calculated, unless
otherwise noted in the class description. Holidays and all planned school closings are already taken into
account.
Note: Based on feedback from our external after school providers and internal reflections on how we can
better manage class lists and billing, we have decided not to offer a trial week for students this term. If needed,
we are more than happy to revisit this decision. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lisa
McNeill, Director of Co-Curricular Programs, at lisa.mcneill@wis.edu.
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 1Program Procedures Note: If you would like your child(ren) to After School Music Lessons for Spring 2022
At the end of the school day, students participate in any part of Extended Day Care, you When students enrolled in a lesson during the
participating in Extended Day Care (EDC), after must register in CampBrain. winter term, the slot for day and time was kept
school enrichment classes, or music lessons for the spring term and there is no need to re-
will remain in their classrooms until dismissal is Extended Day Care Prices: register. If families wish to disenroll or otherwise
finished. At the conclusion of dismissal, students Spring Term: $1,450.00 make a change in instructor, day, and/or time, we
who are registered for after school activities will Drop-in Rate: $45.00/day ask that you send an email message to yannin.
go outside for recess, have their snack (that is garcia@wis.edu with “Spring Term Music Lesson
brought from home), and then will proceed to Change” indicated in the subject header.
their after school class or the Homework Center. Non-WIS Students & After School
Programs Once the term has begun, and a student is
Private music lessons follow different time For the 2021-2022 academic school year, non-WIS registered for a music lesson, it is not possible
formats according to individual student needs students will not be able to attend the WIS after to make any changes. Registration implies that
and instructor availability. For more information, school program. Please contact the Co-Curricular students will continue lessons through the entire
please contact: yannin.garcia@wis.edu. Programs office if you have any questions or term.
concerns.
Extended Day Care (EDC) After School Choir and Band
Extended Day Care will include structured ways Early Arrival Enrichment Program Choir and Band are after school activities that are
for students to work on various skills while staying For families that need to get to work earlier in offered as part of the Primary School program.
after school. For students in Grades 1-5, the the day, Co-Curricular Programs offers the Early Students already enrolled in band will continue
Homework Center (formerly known as study hall) Arrival Enrichment Program starting at 7:00 AM. for the remainder of the year; however,
will provide a quiet place to complete homework. Students enrolled in the Early Arrival Enrichment students interested in continuing with choir
Program will participate in recreational should re-enroll using Camp Brain.
Students in Grades 1-5 will attend the Homework activities such as yoga, pilates, and stretching
Center from 4:00-5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday, to activate their concentration and attention. Since these programs take place during after
under the guidance of WIS teachers, who will Students will learn basic exercise techniques school hours, we ask that students enrolled in
provide homework and language support. The that will strengthen their levels of flexibility and these programs be signed out of the building
Homework Center provides a direct link between equilibrium, help them be more active, and within fifteen minutes of the conclusion of the
the school day and after school time. prepare for classes. By 7:55 AM, the enrichment programs. If a student is signed out after this
program winds down and students are led to fifteen minute pickup grace period, a $45.00 drop-
Following homework time, students will different areas of the building where they join in fee for Extended Day Care will apply.
participate in activities, which includes arts & their classmates arriving at 8:00 AM.
crafts, games, sports, and team building activities.
Community Feedback
In the WIS Club Zone, students will learn good Note: The Early Arrival Enrichment Program does Some of the most popular classes in our after
sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership skills not operate on Professional Days or days when school program began as suggestions from the
while having fun. teacher conferences are scheduled for the Primary WIS community. In fact, many of the classes in
School. In the event of a delay due to inclement this catalogue would not have come to fruition
Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten weather, the school will be open for early arrival at had it not been for dedicated involvement from
students will meet in their respective classrooms 9:00 AM for students who are already registered WIS families. We are open to your suggestions. If
with our EDC supervisors, who will lead reading, for the Early Arrival Enrichment Program. you have an idea for a class, or if you have some
games, and other class activities.
constructive feedback for us, please email Lisa
Early Arrival Program Prices: McNeill, Director of Co-Curricular Programs, at
The typical schedule for EDC is:
Spring Term: $1,075.00 lisa.mcneill@wis.edu.
Early Years: 3:00-6:00 PM; 2:30-6:00 PM on
Wednesdays, due to early release time Drop-in Rate: $45.00/day
Grades 1-5: 3:30-6:00 PM; 3:00-6:00 PM on
Wednesdays, due to early release time
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 2Registration Procedures or shuttle options (listed below the class name) if
To register for spring after school classes, please needed. Review your Cart on the right and then
follow the instructions below. click “Continue.”
LOGGING IN Step 3 (Fill out Forms): Click on your Household
Form. Review your family’s information.
Go to https://wisafterschool. Important: if you make changes that you want
campbrainregistration.com/ reflected in your family’s school record, email
updates@wis.edu. You must enter at least one
You have the option to log in with your WIS emergency contact. Click “Complete this Form.”
onCampus account — click “Login Using Once the form closes, click “Continue.”
onCampus.” Using onCampus has two benefits: 1)
There is no need to create another username and Step 4 (Payment): Your student account will be
password, and 2) Your child’s and household’s billed in January for all After School classes.
information will automatically be filled in on the Please review this page and click “Continue” to
registration forms. confirm you agree to this charge.
If you are new to WIS or do not remember Step 5 (Review and Submit): Review your selections
your onCampus password, click “Login using under “Registration items.” If you need to make
onCampus,” fill in your username (email address) changes, click “Add/remove Sessions” or “Add/
and click “Forgot your login?” Follow the steps and remove People” and then follow the steps
check your email for a link to set your password. outlined above again. When you are ready, click
If you’d prefer not to log in with onCampus, you “Submit Registration.”
may use the alternate sign-in option (you will
already have an account if you signed up for Step 6 (Confirmation page): Confirmation that
summer camp); or fill in the new user sign-up. your registration was submitted and a chance to
see a summary of your selections. You will also
REGISTERING FOR CLASSES receive a confirmation email from Washington
International School (yannin.garcia@wis.edu).
Once logged in, click on “Start Application” under
the Primary School Spring After School Classes
to begin. Then click “Continue” and follow these
steps:
Step 1 (Select Child for Registration): Mark the
checkbox next to the name of the child you
would like to register and select the grade. Click
“Continue.”
Step 2 (Select Sessions): Here, you will see a list
of After School class options. You can click on
‘Filter” to sort the classes by a specific day. Music
classes are listed separately from the rest of the
classes. You can also search for classes by name
in the search box. Select a session, then click
“Add to Cart.” Make sure to select extended day
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 3Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Preschool Ballet & Creative Movement 3:30–4:30 Tiny Number Tumblers 3:30–4:30 Cocinando en Español 1 3:00–3:55 Magic Plasticine 4:00–4:55 Intro to LEGO 4:00–4:55
W
Jewelry Making 1 3:30–4:30 Gymnastics 1 3:00–3:55 Soccer: Tots 1 4:00–4:55
Hip-Hop 3:00–3:55
Science 1 3:30–4:25
e Pre- Ballet & Creative Movement 3:30–4:30 Tiny Number Tumblers 3:30–4:30 Cocinando en Español 1 3:00–3:55 Hooray Hearty Treats 4:00–4:55 Basketball: Early Years 4:00–4:55
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Kindergar- Jewelry Making 1 3:30–4:30 Science en Español 4:00–4:55 Gymnastics 1 3:00–3:55 Magic Plasticine 4:00–4:55 Intro to LEGO 4:00–4:55
ten Soccer: Tots 2 4:00–4:55 Hip-Hop 3:00–3:55 Taekwondo 1 4:00–4:55 Tennis 101 4:00–4:55
Science 1 3:30–4:25
k Kindergar- Chess: Beginner 4:00–4:55 Science en Español 4:00–4:55 Cocinando en Español 1 3:00–3:55 Hooray Hearty Treats 4:00–4:55 Basketball: Early Years 4:00–4:55
ten Jewelry Making 2 4:00–4:55 Soccer: Tots 2 4:00–4:55 Hip-Hop 3:00–3:55 STEAM 4:00–4:55 Latin Dance 4:00–4:55
V
Math All Around Us 4:00–4:55 Gymnastics 2 4:00–4:55 Taekwondo 2 4:00–4:55
My First Lemonade Stand 4:00–4:55 Jazz Dance 4:00–4:55 Tennis 101 4:00–4:55
Yoga en Español 4:00–4:55 Science 2 4:30–5:30
i
Ballet Foundations 4:30–5:30
e Grade 1 Chess: Beginner 4:00–4:55 Art of Recycling 3:45–4:45 Hip-Hop 3:00–3:55 Basketball 1 4:00–4:55 Chess: Intermediate/Adv 4:00–4:55
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Floor Hockey 1 4:00–4:55 Capoeira 4:00–4:55 Science & Engineering 1 3:00–3:55 Hooray Hearty Treats 4:00–4:55 Latin Dance 4:00–4:55
Jewelry Making 2 4:00–4:55 Chess: Beyond Beginner 4:00–4:55 Ceramics 1 3:30–4:25 STEAM 4:00–4:55 Tennis: Intermediate 5:00–5:55
Math All Around Us 4:00–4:55 Fencing 1 4:00–4:55 Cocinando en Español 2 4:00–4:55
My First Lemonade Stand 4:00–4:55 Gymnastics 2 4:00–4:55
Yoga en Español 4:00–4:55 Jazz Dance 4:00–4:55
Ballet Foundations 4:30–5:30 Soccer (Boys & Girls) 1 4:00–4:55
Grade 2 Chess: Beginner 4:00–4:55 Art of Recycling 3:45–4:45 Science & Engineering 1 3:00–3:55 Basketball 1 4:00–4:55 Chess: Intermediate/Adv 4:00–4:55
Floor Hockey 1 4:00–4:55 Capoeira 4:00–4:55 Ceramics 1 3:30–4:25 My First Food Truck 4:00–4:55 Latin Dance 4:00–4:55
Math All Around Us 4:00–4:55 Chess: Beyond Beginner 4:00–4:55 Cocinando en Español 2 4:00–4:55 Wiffle Ball 4:00–4:55
My First Lemonade Stand 4:00–4:55 Fencing 1 4:00–4:55 Gymnastics 2 4:00–4:55 Tennis: Intermediate 5:00–5:55
Yoga en Español 4:00–4:55 Jazz Dance 4:00–4:55
Ballet Foundations 4:30–5:30 Soccer (Boys & Girls) 1 4:00–4:55
Grade 3 Chess: Beginner 4:00–4:55 Capoeira 4:00–4:55 Cocinando en Español 2 4:00–4:55 Math Olympiad 4:00–4:55 Chess: Intermediate/Adv 4:00–4:55
Debate Club 4:00–4:55 Chess: Beyond Beginner 4:00–4:55 Typing Club 4:00–4:55 My First Food Truck 4:00–4:55 Wiffle Ball 4:00–4:55
Floor Hockey 2 5:00–5:55 Money Math 4:00–4:55 Ceramics 2 4:30–5:30 Basketball 2 5:00–5:55 Tennis: Intermediate 5:00–5:55
Volleyball 4:00–4:55 Science & Engineering 3 5:00–5:55
Fencing 2 5:00–5:55 Soccer (Boys & Girls) 2 5:00–5:55
Grades Chess: Beginner 4:00–4:55 Capoeira 4:00–4:55 Cocinando en Español 2 4:00–4:55 Math Olympiad 4:00–4:55 Chess: Intermediate/Adv 4:00–4:55
4&5 Debate Club 4:00–4:55 Chess: Beyond Beginner 4:00–4:55 Science & Engineering 2 4:00–4:55 My First Food Truck 4:00–4:55 Wiffle Ball 4:00–4:55
Floor Hockey 2 5:00–5:55 Money Math 4:00–4:55 Typing Club 4:00–4:55 Basketball 2 5:00–5:55 Tennis: Intermediate 5:00–5:55
Volleyball 4:00–4:55 Ceramics 2 4:30–5:30
Fencing 2 5:00–5:55 Science & Engineering 3 5:00–5:55
Soccer (Boys & Girls) 2 5:00–5:55
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 4Classes
Performing Arts begin to explore their own expressive movement
styles while honing in on important technique.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
In this class, students will learn the vibrant and
energetic movement of Latin dances, such as
Important Note: The Co-Curricular Programs Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue. Students will learn
HIP-HOP
Office will host an in-person end-of-year dance patterns of footwork and partnering and will
DAY(S): Wednesday
performance on June 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM. practice dancing to music.
TIME(S): 3:00–3:55 PM
Additional information will be sent to families
OPEN TO: Preschool–Grade 1
soon.
CLASS PRICE: $650.00
INSTRUCTOR: Salsa with Silvia Sports
BALLET & CREATIVE MOVEMENT
DAY(S): Monday CLASS DESCRIPTION: BASKETBALL FOR EARLY YEARS
TIME(S): 3:30–4:30 PM *note class time Our Hip-Hop classes teach rhythm, coordination, DAY(S): Friday
OPEN TO: Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten musicality, and choreography. Students are TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
CLASS PRICE: $585.00 challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an OPEN TO: Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten
INSTRUCTOR: Salsa with Silvia energetic and fast-paced dance class. Our Hip-Hop CLASS PRICE: $440.00
dancers develop focus, strength, and agility while INSTRUCTOR: Seth Goldman with ActivePlay
CLASS DESCRIPTION: having fun.
Our Ballet and Creative Movement class is a CLASS DESCRIPTION:
joyful way for students to explore movement NEW! JAZZ DANCE This basic intro to basketball allows students to
through music and dance. Students will work on DAY(S): Wednesday get a feel for the sport without too much concern
developing physical skills, channeling energy, TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM with rules! Students in the class will learn to
and stimulating imagination. Using creative OPEN TO: Kindergarten–Grade 2 dribble, shoot, and pass while playing basketball-
movement, students will simultaneously develop CLASS PRICE: $650.00 type games in-between to keep them attentive.
motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, INSTRUCTOR: Salsa with Silvia The balls and hoops we will use will be age-
and balance in a safe environment. appropriate and coaches will be high energy and
CLASS DESCRIPTION: encouraging.
BALLET FOUNDATIONS Students will learn jazz dance skills, terminology,
DAY(S): Monday rhythm, and coordination. These skills are BASKETBALL FOR GRADES 1-5
TIME(S): 4:30–5:30 PM *note class time developed throughout the semester and put DAY(S): Thursday
OPEN TO: Kindergarten–Grade 2 together in a fun choreography that the students TIME(S): Basketball 1: 4:00–4:55 PM; Basketball
CLASS PRICE: $585.00 will present at their recital at the end of the spring 2: 5:00–5:55 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Salsa with Silvia term. OPEN TO: Basketball 1: Grades 1 & 2; Basketball
2: Grades 3–5
CLASS DESCRIPTION: CLASS PRICE: $450.00
As the foundation of all dance forms, ballet LATIN DANCE
DAY(S): Friday INSTRUCTOR: Seth Goldman with ActivePlay
helps develop base dance techniques for any
style. Ballet classes help students with posture, TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
OPEN TO: Kindergarten–Grade 2 CLASS DESCRIPTION:
flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and Students will test their basketball skills as they
self-confidence, and can potentially enhance their CLASS PRICE: $520.00
INSTRUCTOR: Salsa with Silvia compete against one another in various games
motor, listening, and social skills. Dancers will and drills. This class is a fun, high-energy, and
learn basic steps and terminology in ballet and will high-endurance activity. Students will also learn
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 5some pick-and-roll drills and fake-shot-dribble- the rules of chess, including piece movement, FLOOR HOCKEY
to-the-hoop heroics. The class will be interactive check, checkmate, and stalemate, followed by DAY(S): Monday
with a fun balance of playing and practicing drills. basic endgames, checkmates, basic opening TIME(S): Floor Hockey 1: 4:00–4:55 PM; Floor
Students need to bring proper basketball attire, principles, piece values, and more! Class time Hockey 2: 5:00–5:55 PM
most importantly sneakers. is divided between lessons and practice games. OPEN TO: Floor Hockey 1: Grades 1 & 2; Floor
BEYOND BEGINNER: This class is meant for Hockey 2: Grades 3–5
CAPOEIRA students who can confidently play a game of chess CLASS PRICE: $450.00
DAY(S): Tuesday on their own, but don’t have too much experience. INSTRUCTORS: Seth Goldman with ActivePlay
TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM Students will learn (or review) basic endgames,
OPEN TO: Grades 1–5 checkmates, basic opening principles, and piece CLASS DESCRIPTION:
CLASS PRICE: $450.00 values before getting into tactics like forks, pins, Pass, shoot, and score this spring! Students will
INSTRUCTOR: Roberto Tapia/Roda Movements and skewers. Class time is divided between learn hockey skills as they compete against each
lessons and practice games. other in various games and drills. This class is a
CLASS DESCRIPTION: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: This class is meant fun, high-energy, and high-endurance activity that
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian dance mixed with for intermediate and advanced students with will require many water breaks. Sign up to see if
martial arts, acrobatics, and music. In this class, over a year of experience. Students will go deep your child has what it takes to be a Stanley Cup
students will focus on learning basic corporal into tactics like back rank checkmates and pins, Champion.
techniques of Capoeira, including acrobatics, and learn from the games of the great American
defense, and attack movements. Students will master Paul Morphy as they sharpen their chess GYMNASTICS
also learn the rhythms and songs necessary for skills and prepare for tournaments. Class time is DAY(S): Wednesday
Capoeira, including drums, tambourine, and other divided between lessons and practice games. TIME(S): Gymnastics 1: 3:00–3:55 PM;
native Brazilian instruments. Gymnastics 2: 4:00–4:55 PM
FENCING OPEN TO: Gymnastics 1: Preschool & Pre-
CHESS DAY(S): Tuesday Kindergarten; Gymnastics 2: Kindergarten–
DAY(S): Monday, Tuesday, & Friday TIME(S): Fencing 1: 4:00–4:55 PM; Fencing 2: Grade 2
TIME(S): Beginner: Monday, 4:00–4:55 PM; 5:00–5:55 PM CLASS PRICE: $450.00
Beyond Beginnger: Tuesday, 4:00–4:55 PM; OPEN TO: Fencing 1: Grades 1 & 2; Fencing 2: INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Montoya
Intermediate/Advanced: Friday, 4:00–4:55 Grades 3–5
PM CLASS PRICE: $450.00 CLASS DESCRIPTION:
OPEN TO: Beginner: Kindergarten–Grade 5; INSTRUCTOR: Vitali Nazlymov This class will help students learn and acquire
Beyond Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced: gymnastics skills in a fun and fast-paced way.
Grades 1–5 CLASS DESCRIPTION: The class will start and end with exciting and
CLASS PRICE: Beginner: $450.00; Beyond En Garde! Calling all pirates, musketeers, and interactive stretching, using yoga techniques for
Beginner: $450.00; Intermediate/Advanced: jedi – Olympic Fencing is returning to WIS! This students. The students will learn basic gymnastic
$440.00 class will introduce students to this history-rich skills that will strengthen their skills in equilibrium,
INSTRUCTOR: Silver Knights sport in a safe and game-based environment. It’s elasticity, and concentration. Some activities
a unique opportunity for families looking for a fun will include floor gymnastics (handstands,
CLASS DESCRIPTION: activity that combines athleticism and intellect. back walkers, somersaults), yoga, and agility
One of the most popular after school activities at Fencing emphasizes balance, coordination, and movements. By the end of the course, students
WIS, chess is also one of the world’s most popular effective decision-making. Like other martial arts, will be able to perform routines with the above
games, played by millions of people across the the sport is about personal accomplishment, skills.
globe. The Silver Knights have taught over 100,000 creative problem-solving, and self-discipline.
children to play, including 45+ state & national Fencers apply their acquired skills and confidence SOCCER: BOYS & GIRLS
champions. All chess supplies are provided. to other sports, studies, and life. All equipment is DAY(S): Wednesday
BEGINNER: This class is meant for beginners who provided. Students must wear athletic shoes and TIME(S): Soccer 1: 4:00–4:55 PM; Soccer 2:
don’t know how to play chess. Students will learn comfortable clothing. 5:00–5:55 PM
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 6OPEN TO: Soccer 1: Grades 1 & 2; Soccer 2: students of all ages. Taekwondo helps students plus fun games so that students can continue
Grades 3–5 to develop self-control, gymnastic movements, to build their skills, play fun competitive games
CLASS PRICE: $450.00 equilibrium, elasticity, and personal defense. with their friends, and more! Participants who
INSTRUCTOR: Active Play During the course students will learn how to use complete the program will possess intermediate
the Dobok (training uniform) as well as entry level to advanced skills in order to be confident at
CLASS DESCRIPTION: moves and techniques. a competitive level. Note: To sign-up for this
In these classes, students will learn the Note: Uniform cost is NOT included in class price. program, players need prior tennis experience.
fundamentals of soccer, such as first touch and
passing using different parts of the foot. We VOLLEYBALL
strive to give the students a great experience
TENNIS 101: INTRO TO TENNIS
DAY(S): Friday DAY(S): Tuesday
while focusing on the development of the TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
individual. Note: Although the classes are run OPEN TO: Grades 3–5
OPEN TO: Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten
simultaneously, they are not co-ed. CLASS PRICE: $450.00
CLASS PRICE: $440.00
INSTRUCTOR: Next Level Tennis & Education INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Montoya
SOCCER: TOTS
DAY(S): Tuesday & Thursday CLASS DESCRIPTION: CLASS DESCRIPTION:
TIME(S): Tots 1: Thursday, 4:00–4:55 PM; Tots 2: Getting started with any new sport can be Children in this class will learn fundamental
Tuesday, 4:00–4:55 PM challenging, but knowing a few of the basic volleyball skills like underarm pass, jump serve,
OPEN TO: Tots 1: Preschool; Tots 2: Pre- terms and rules will only make the game more block, and overhead pass. The class will start and
Kindergarten & Kindergarten fun! Tennis 101 is designed for the youngest finish with interactive stretching. By the end of
CLASS PRICE: $450.00 players to have fun and learn the sport. Each the course, students will be available to identify
INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Rodriguez class during this program includes engaging and the different phases of the game as well as play in
interactive tennis activities plus fun games so that every position of the team. Athletics or gymnastics
CLASS DESCRIPTION: students can build their skills and learn about apparel is required.
Tots soccer classes are designed for children aged the sport and its rules, but mainly have a great
three through five and focus on developing motor time while discovering a new activity! Participants NEW! WIFFLE BALL
and listening skills, introducing fundamental who complete the program will possess the DAY(S): Friday
ball skills, and exposing participants to a social fundamental skills in order to be confident in TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
environment with other children of similar ages. enjoying tennis. Players do not need any prior OPEN TO: Grades 2–5
tennis experience to enjoy Tennis 101. CLASS PRICE: $440.00
INSTRUCTOR: Active Play
TAEKWONDO
DAY(S): Thursday & Friday TENNIS: INTERMEDIATE CLASS DESCRIPTION:
TIME(S): Taekwondo 1: Thursday, 4:00–4:55 PM; DAY(S): Friday
We’re bringing back a classic: wiffle ball. The goal
Taekwondo 2: Friday, 4:00–4:55 PM TIME(S): 5:00–5:55 PM
is for students to learn the rules of the game and
OPEN TO: Taekwondo 1: Pre-Kindergarten; OPEN TO: Grades 1–5
to have fun! They will become knowledgeable
Taekwondo 2: Kindergarten CLASS PRICE: $440.00
about how to run the bases and tag up from a
CLASS PRICE: Taekwondo 1: $450.00; Taekwondo INSTRUCTOR: Next Level Tennis & Education
pop-out. Students will be hitting a large wiffle ball
2: $440.00
and swinging a plastic easy-to-grip bat.
INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Montoya CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Intermediate Tennis is designed for those players
CLASS DESCRIPTION: with court experience. During the program, YOGA (EN ESPAÑOL)
Originally from Korea, Taekwondo is a martial students will refine basic techniques, court DAY(S): Monday
art recognized as an early form of self-defense, coverage, communication, and winning strategies. TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
known for its use of kicks that makes it different In addition, each class during this program OPEN TO: Kindergarten–Grade 2
from other martial arts. It can be practiced by includes engaging and interactive tennis activities CLASS PRICE: $450.00
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 7INSTRUCTOR: Speak Spanish in DC CERAMICS 1 Each class will feature a recipe from a different
DAY(S): Wednesday Latin culture. Students will create a “page” of their
CLASS DESCRIPTION: TIME(S): 3:30–4:25 PM *note class time own Latin-inspired cookbook every week.
Scientific evidence suggests that mindfulness OPEN TO: Grades 1 & 2 Our native Spanish-speaking teachers will utilize
can improve students’ attention as well as their CLASS PRICE: $500.00 short games, videos, pictures, and interesting
ability to focus their thoughts and regulate their INSTRUCTOR: Nelli Kreidi facts/stories to provide background information
emotions. Cultivating an awareness of their on the designated food and/or country, allowing
thoughts and emotions allows students to more CLASS DESCRIPTION: students to visualize the recipe in a larger cultural
easily understand themselves, others, and the This class aims to teach students the basic tools context. Then teachers will assist students in
world around them. This class seeks to make for self-expression and creativity. Students will listing the ingredients and recipe steps in Spanish
students aware of this mind-body connection finish five projects, some functional and others before students make the food. Each class ends
by imparting mindfulness through the use of more decorative. Pinch pot, coil forming, and slab with students tasting the “fruits” of their labor,
playful yoga stretches, visualization practices, and construction are some of the techniques they will and the session culminates with students’ very
breathing techniques, all conducted in Spanish. learn. They will also be working with under-glazes, own Latin cookbook to share and enjoy with their
Our friendly, native Spanish-speaking yoga which give students the opportunity to learn families at home.
instructors will guide students, helping them to about color harmony and decorative techniques.
stretch their bodies and imagination in order to
enhance their physical, mental, and emotional
HOORAY HEARTY TREATS
CERAMICS 2: THE NEXT LEVEL DAY(S): Thursday
well being in a noncompetitive and relaxed DAY(S): Wednesday TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
environment. TIME(S): 4:30–5:30 PM *note class time OPEN TO: Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 1
OPEN TO: Grades 3–5 CLASS PRICE: $550.00
STEAM CLASS PRICE: $500.00
INSTRUCTOR: Nelli Kreidi
INSTRUCTOR: Chef Nathalie Milfort
(Science, Technology, CLASS DESCRIPTION:
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Engineering, Art, & Mathematics) In this class, students will apply their knowledge of
Cooking with students is a great way to teach
them how to eat healthy. Once they start to
hand-building techniques while working on more distinguish foods, where they come from, and
NEW! ART OF RECYCLING elaborate projects. The emphasis will be on more their characteristics, they are more likely to make
DAY(S): Tuesday sculptural and decorative techniques. better food choices. There is nothing better than
TIME(S): 3:45–4:45 PM *note class time a cooking workshop for students to learn the
OPEN TO: Grades 1 & 2 COCINANDO EN ESPAÑOL importance of teamwork. They can understand
CLASS PRICE: $500.00 DAY(S): Wednesday and share moments together doing activities they
INSTRUCTOR: Nelli Kreidi TIME(S): Cocinando en Español 1: 3:00–3:55 PM; enjoy. The course will help them expand their
Cocinando en Español 2: 4:00–4:55 PM palette and will help them try new recipes with
CLASS DESCRIPTION: OPEN TO: Cocinando en Español 1: Preschool– different ingredients. Along with the feeling of
The purpose of this class is to teach children Kindergarten; Cocinando en Español 2: discovery, it will be a way to try something they
that the creative process does not depend Grades 1–5 wouldn’t otherwise. Each student will make their
on resources that they may not have access CLASS PRICE: $500.00 own cake to enjoy during class and to take home.
to. Instead, by utilizing salvaged and recycled INSTRUCTOR: Speak Spanish in DC All of the materials are included in the class,
materials and demonstrating how to re-purpose including the cake. Note: Classes will be in English
and reuse, we train children to see the potential CLASS DESCRIPTION: and Spanish.
for art all around them in unexpected forms Language and culture are inextricably linked and
that can be recombined into something new. should ideally be taught together. In this hands-on
This rethinking of traditional art supplies allows INTRO TO LEGO
cooking class, students will enjoy learning about
young artists to continue on their creative journey DAY(S): Friday
different Latin cultures through food preparation,
wherever it may lead. TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
all while practicing and applying their Spanish!
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 8OPEN TO: Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten their creativity with pictures and sculptures while • introduce important mathematical concepts
CLASS PRICE: $440.00 exercising their small muscles and developing their • teach major strategies for problem-solving
INSTRUCTOR: Active Play fine motor skills. • develop mathematical flexibility in solving
problems
CLASS DESCRIPTION: • strengthen mathematical intuition
We will incorporate a variety of building
MATH ALL AROUND US • foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity
DAY(S): Monday
techniques and specific instructions to help • provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of
TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
enhance imagination and expand students’ meeting challenges
OPEN TO: Kindergarten–Grade 2
building skills. Students will construct different
CLASS PRICE: $450.00
shapes, forms, and designs using their own ideas SCIENCE
INSTRUCTOR: Ouahiba Akkache
and vision, and will also learn to follow step-by- DAY(S): Wednesday
step directions. Other games include jenga, mini TIME(S): Science 1: 3:30–4:25 PM; Science 2:
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
corn-hole, and dominos. 4:30–5:30 PM *note class times
Take a look around and you are sure to find math
where you least expect it—because this is part of OPEN TO: Science 1: Preschool & Pre-
JEWELRY MAKING what makes our world a wonderful place. Students Kindergarten; Science 2: Kindergarten
DAY(S): Monday in this course will develop a sixth sense to find the CLASS PRICE: $500.00
TIME(S): Jewelry Making 1: 3:30–4:30 PM; Jewelry numbers behind the things that surround them INSTRUCTOR: Ouahiba Akkache
Making 2: 4:00–4:55 PM *note class time in the world, from the sequences and patterns
OPEN TO: Jewelry Making 1: Preschool & in nature, to how we tell time, to observing the CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Pre-Kindergarten; Jewelry Making 2: changing seasons. Students will really get to play Have a blast every Wednesday with WIS Science!
Kindergarten & Grade 1 during this class; they will explore math in the Students will learn science with hands-on projects
CLASS PRICE: $450.00 environment (tree branches and dried leaves), find they can even try at home. Each week, they will
INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Rodriguez & Kayla shapes, identify patterns, play tic-tac-toe and other conduct experiments and activities that combine
Williams board games, play with cards, mancala, dominoes, critical thinking, exploring, and fun.
puzzles, and more. They will also learn about
CLASS DESCRIPTION: measuring by cooking, observing the temperature SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
The jewelry making class is a fun opportunity to fluctuations in the weather, and telling time. The DAY(S): Wednesday
learn a new skill. The students will learn how to group will also play pretend restaurant, shopping, TIME(S): Science & Engineering 1: 3:00–3:55
make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Students store, and planning a budget to spend ...and many PM; Science & Engineering 2: 4:00–4:55 PM;
will learn the basics of jewelry making, which more things along the way. Science & Engineering 3: 5:00–5:55 PM
includes beading, stringing, and weaving. OPEN TO: Science & Engineering 1: Grades 1
MATH OLYMPIAD & 2; Science & Engineering 2: Grades 4 & 5;
NEW! MAGIC PLASTICINE DAY(S): Thursday Science & Engineering 3: Grades 3–5
DAY(S): Thursday TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM CLASS PRICE: $550.00
TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM OPEN TO: Grades 3–5 INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Elena De la Rosa Blanco
OPEN TO: Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten CLASS PRICE: $550.00
CLASS PRICE: $450.00 INSTRUCTOR: WIS Math Team CLASS DESCRIPTION:
INSTRUCTOR: Ramona Delgado Science & Engineering 1 (Grades 1 & 2): In this
CLASS DESCRIPTION: class, students will explore the world of science
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Students will explore math and dive into some and engineering through hands-on activities.
Plasticine fascinates children and adults. It can creative problem-solving activities. In addition, they Every child has a different interest when it comes
be rolled, cut, molded, and shaped. In this class, will explore a variety of mathematical concepts and to science and engineering. Some of them love
children will learn about plasticine and its qualities discuss how they are connected. Math Olympiad robots, others chemistry, others rocks, etc. In the
in order to mix colors, make pictures, add texture, problems are meant to: spring term, the students will decide what they
and use different tools. By spreading, modelling, • stimulate enthusiasm and a love for want to explore during this co-curricular class, as
and adding texture to plasticine, they will explore mathematics long as it is related to science and engineering,
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 9which means basically anything they can imagine!
During the first class, we will learn about different
valuable critical thinking and problem solving skills
that will help them in school and in their everyday Other Classes
science and engineering disciplines and that day, lives. Science in Spanish is thoughtfully designed
as a group, we will decide what topics we will all to cultivate curiosity, reinforce the process of DEBATE CLUB
explore during the spring term. experimentation, and foster global thinkers who DAY(S): Monday
NEW! Science & Engineering 2: Designing can love science in another language. TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
and Building with Arduino (Grades 4 & 5): In OPEN TO: Grades 3–5
this class, students will learn how to code with CLASS PRICE: $470.00
STEAM INSTRUCTOR: SPARK Business Academy
Arduino, an electronic platform with an easy-to- DAY(S): Thursday
use circuit board that can be programmed. We TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
will learn to code while also building the physical CLASS DESCRIPTION:
OPEN TO: Kindergarten & Grade 1 Suitable for new and returning students,
system using Arduino and a 3D printer (when CLASS PRICE: $470.00
required by the design). participants will learn the art of persuasion and
INSTRUCTOR: Ouahiba Akkache help select debate topics they find interesting.
Science & Engineering 3 (Grades 3–5): In this
class, students will explore the world of science Students will work in rotating groups and practice
CLASS DESCRIPTION: their debating skills in a supportive environment,
and engineering through hands-on activities. Students will engage in hands-on maker activities
Every child has a different interest when it comes including developing arguments, issuing rebuttals,
each session as they are exposed to each of providing examples, rebuilding their case, and
to science and engineering. Some of them love the letters of STEAM. Students will understand
robots, others chemistry, others rocks, etc. In the summarizing points of view. Students will learn
how the activities relate to real world careers in to think on their feet and enhance their public-
spring term, the students will decide what they STEAM. They will build, test, observe, create, and
want to explore during this co-curricular class, as speaking skills, gaining self-confidence in the
calculate data. Through song and dance, students process.
long as it is related to science and engineering, will become engaged each day, and then be
which means basically anything they can imagine! challenged with a specific task. The students will
During the first class, we will learn about different end each day with a reflection of their experience NEW! MY FIRST FOOD TRUCK
science and engineering disciplines and that day, and go home with a product they created. DAY(S): Thursday
as a group, we will decide what topics we will all TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
explore during the spring term. OPEN TO: Grades 2–5
TINY NUMBER TUMBLERS
DAY(S): Tuesday CLASS PRICE: $470.00
SCIENCE (EN ESPAÑOL) TIME(S): 3:30–4:30 PM *note class time INSTRUCTOR: SPARK Business Academy
DAY(S): Tuesday OPEN TO: Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten
TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM CLASS PRICE: $470.00 CLASS DESCRIPTION:
OPEN TO: Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten INSTRUCTOR: Ouahiba Akkache Students will select a food theme, choose an
CLASS PRICE: $450.00 ideal location, identify target customers, design
INSTRUCTOR: Ramona Delgado CLASS DESCRIPTION: appealing menus, and form a comprehensive
Students in this class get to play, and numbers business plan covering strategy, marketing,
CLASS DESCRIPTION: make play fun! Students will make geometric operations, and finance, including capital-raising
Students learn best when they are fully engaged shapes and compare them, measure things, create needs. Activities will include drafting mission
and having fun! Science in Spanish helps students patterns with everyday household objects, and statements, setting prices, estimating expenses,
get familiar with the scientific method while soaking let their imaginations run wild with construction and learning key financial metrics while developing
up practical Spanish from native Spanish-speaking blocks. This creative math class helps students get business savvy! Note: no food is handled in class.
teachers. comfortable with quantitative concepts as well
Each class has a theme where students will follow with logical thinking by using games, hands-on MY FIRST LEMONADE STAND
the steps of the scientific method from creating activities, and other creative methods that make DAY(S): Monday
a hipótesis and conducting un experimento to math fun. This class will provide an opportunity TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM
reflecting on los resultados. Students will not for young students to reinforce their knowledge OPEN TO: Kindergarten–Grade 2
only retain and apply Spanish, they will also gain and enhance their math skills through play. CLASS PRICE: $450.00
WIS Co-Curricular Programs | Spring 2022 After School Classes | 10INSTRUCTOR: SPARK Business Academy Students will move from beginner to intermediate Susanna Mendlow
to advanced and earn badges for every level Susanna Mendlow holds a Doctorate of Musical
CLASS DESCRIPTION: conquered! Arts from SUNY Stony Brook, a Master’s in Music
Young students will become “lemonade from Michigan State University, and a Bachelor’s in
entrepreneurs” and learn how to make yummy Psychology and Music from Columbia University.
lemonade and earn money selling it. From Music Lessons Susanna performs and teaches a variety of
styles, including classical, ethnic folk, pop, and
designing marketing flyers, to estimating profits, The Co-Curricular Programs Office will host an in-
to experimenting with recipes, students will improvisation. She has toured extensively
person end of year music performance from June
have fun while developing business savvy. As an throughout the US, Europe, and Central Asia and
6 -8, 2022. Additional information will be sent to
optional showcase event, students will launch their is an active chamber musician in the DC area.
families soon.
lemonade stand to raise money for a charity they
select. Brent Price
Private Music Lesson Pricing (per class): Brent Price is a professional performing violinist
30 minutes: $55.00 and pedagogue in the DC area. He has performed
NEW! MONEY MATH 45 minutes: $82.50 extensively all over North America, South America
DAY(S): Tuesday 60 minutes: $110.00 and Asia, from Carnegie Hall to Shanghai. Mr. Price
TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM has served as Concertmaster of the Savannah
OPEN TO: Grades 3–5
Instructors & Instruction Days: Philharmonic, Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Aspen
CLASS PRICE: $470.00 Festival Orchestra, and the Charleston Symphony
Cello Orchestra.
INSTRUCTOR: SPARK Business Academy
Oscar Somersalo: Monday through Friday
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Oscar Somersalo
Guitar Award-winning guitarist Oscar Somersalo
Designed for our youngest students, this innovative
Oscar Somersalo: Monday through Friday performs as a soloist and chamber musician
foundation on financial literacy also serves as a
practical math lab where students will learn and in America and Europe. His most recent wins
Piano include 1st prize at Philadelphia Classical Guitar
reinforce computational skills, while developing a John Banks: Monday through Friday Competition and the Appalachian GuitarFest Solo
mindset for healthy financial habits. From playing Susanna Mendlow: Monday through Thursday Guitar Competition in 2017. Somersalo has been
money math games to learning about budgeting Mi Kyung Yun: Monday through Friday a guitar instructor at Washington International
through engaging activities, students will have fun
School since 2017 and is passionate to share his
while they enhance their “real life” math skills. Ukelele musical talent with all his students.
Oscar Somersalo: Monday through Friday
NEW! TYPING CLUB Mi Kyung Yun
DAY(S): Wednesday Violin Mi Kyung Yun started playing piano at age five in
TIME(S): 4:00–4:55 PM Brent Price: Monday through Thursday her home country of South Korea. She continued
OPEN TO: Grades 3–5 her music education in the United States and
CLASS PRICE: $470.00 Instructor Bios: graduated with a degree in music from George
INSTRUCTOR: SPARK Business Academy Mason University. She has over 10 years of
John Banks experience teaching piano at WIS to students
John Banks has studied at the Manhattan School of all ages and levels, and more years of giving
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
of Music and the Berklee College of Music. private lessons. She tries to have an individualized
As school work becomes increasingly performed
Through his intensive work at the piano, violin, approach to each student to help them enjoy
on computers, today’s busy students can save
and viola, John has developed a teaching approach learning, and believes that learning piano will help
time by learning to type effectively. Students will that seeks to draw on the individual student’s students feel closer to music and make harmony
use a personalized system that allows them to artistic interests. John is proficient in a wide range in their lives.
progress at their own pace with a mix of typing of musical styles, and brings his knowledge of
lessons, drills, games, and tests. They will get music theory and compositional techniques to his
instant accuracy feedback after every lesson. teaching.
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