The PTG is pleased to be able to bring another year of the David Lubin After School Academy (DLASA)! The After School Academy offers two 6 week sessions each year with a variety of educational classes at a highly reduced tuition. Everything from sports, to art with Ms. Jane, to music lessons, chess, juggling, dance and even early engineers! We try to have something for everyone.

The spring session will run from May 2 – June 2, 2016.

Download the registration form here. Please sign the contract and complete the registration form on the back of the flyer and return it to your child’s teacher no later than April 22nd. You will be notified of class placement by April 27th.

Here’s a look at classes being offered this session:

KICKBALL 1st-6th Grades: Mondays Instructor: Mr. Blessings
Are you interested in joining your friends playing kickball at recess, looking for a way to improve your skills, or just want to understand the game? Come learn the basics about kickball in a relaxed and fun environment. This is a no-contact class and no equipment required.

YOGA K-3rd Grades: Tuesdays Instructor: Ms. Simone
Learn  the elements of yoga with introductory poses aimed at strengthening the mind and body through movement and activity encouraging participation. No previous experience necessary.

RAP LIKE A PRO 4th-6th Grades: Tuesdays Instructor: Ms. Monica  aka “M”
If you want to learn how to rap, freestyle or improve your rhyming skills, you’ll want to take this new class. We will review what makes a great rap song, learn basic songwriting concepts and song structure, write about topics you love in the form of a rhyme and rap our creations  to simple beats. After this class you may even want to start your own YouTube Channel or form your own group!

RAP & FREESTYLE BASICS 1st-3rd Grades: Thursdays  Instructor: Ms. Monica aka “M”
Want to learn how to rap, freestyle and improve your rhyming skills? Join this creative class where we will learn basic songwriting concepts, write about simple topics in the form of rhyme and rap our creations to simple beats. After this class you will want to rap about everything you see and perform for your friends and family!

COOKING FROM THE GARDEN 2nd-4th Grades: Wednesdays  Instructor: Ms. Edye
Want to impress your friends with yummy new foods and celebrity chef skills? And dig in the dirt to grow your own groceries? Join this class to grow, cook & eat real food, and have fun doing it!

GYMNASTICS 2nd-4th Grades: Wednesdays Instructor: JoAnna’s Kids R It
Come learn the basics of gymnastics in a supportive, non-competitive, environment designed to discover, explore, and develop skill. The class will incorporate proper stretch techniques and basic gymnastics terminology. Students will begin with forward/backward somersaults, hand stands, arches, dive rolls, and cartwheels. Based on individual comfort level, you will move on to a curriculum appropriate to your abilities (walk-overs, arials, and tucks.) Instruction is designed with the belief that success and achievement are an individual accomplishment based on each student’s skill and effort.

MUSIC  4th-6th Grades: Wednesdays Instructor: Ms. Julie
Introduction to music styles, history, and concepts. This class is an extension of some of the elements that Ms. Julie incorporates in her regular classes at David Lubin. Lots of listening to different music and sing-alongs!  If you play an instrument—feel free to bring it to class!

TAKE & BAKE  4th-6th Grades: Wednesdays Instructor: Ms. Katie
Join us in our hands on cooking class exploring how kids can help prepare food for their family. Each week you will learn basic recipe and cooking skills to create a different nutritious and delicious dish to take home to your family!  (That’s a new meal each week!)

TAPIGAMI 3rd-4th Grades: Tuesday/ 5th-6th Grades: Thursdays Instructor: Mr. Danny
TAPIGAMI uses the inexpensive and accessible material of tape to create complex and fantastical sculptures. Students will learn the basic techniques of creating TAPIGAMI sculptures, while turning the strangers around them into friends. This class is designed to be fun, interactive and social!

We are always looking for parent volunteers and new class ideas. Sign up to volunteer here.