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Enrichment Classes

Gateways programs allow Lower and Middle School students to discover new activities, take intellectual risks with their ideas, build leadership skills, and cultivate their passions.

Gateways: Winter 2024-2025


Begins the week of January 27th and runs for 6 weeks 
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm(unless otherwise noted)


Registration Opens Beginning of December


 

MONDAY
Chess
Grades: 1-8
Come learn to play chess or refresh your skills with Coach William Morrison. Coach Morrison is an internationally recognized chess master with more than 20 years of experience. All levels are welcome.
 
Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10

Lacrosse
Grades: 1-3
This will be a fun indoor opportunity to learn the basics of lacrosse. We will focus on proper throwing, catching, and ground ball techniques, with some fun games to reinforce what has been taught. Mouthguards and lacrosse goggles are required. Lacrosse sticks and goggles will be provided, or a player can bring their own.
 
Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10

TUESDAY
Spa-tacular
Grades: K-2
Join Ms. Dixon for relaxation and self-care! Each week, indulge in activities like making DIY face masks, scrubs, hand soaps, personalized nail art, and exploring aromatherapy. Discover healthy snacks and hydration tips while enjoying “spa treatments” and relaxation techniques.
 
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4

Be a Linguist
Grades: 3-5
Linguistics is the science of languages and plays a large role in our lives. Learn how linguistics is used daily and explore rules unique to certain languages. Each session includes solving a puzzle using our knowledge. Maybe we’ll even try to solve a mystery!
 
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4

Make Your Own Stamps
Grades: 4 & 5
Have you ever wanted to design your own stamp? Explore creative carving to make custom stamps for various uses with fun shapes and colorful inks.
 
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4

Origami
Grades: 3-5
Join us to learn the Japanese art of folding paper. Create animals and fun images each week with guidance from Middle School art teacher Helen Hardesty.
 
Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4

WEDNESDAY
Animal Fun
Grades: K-2
Step into a world of animal awesomeness! This class is a safari of fun, including games, books, crafts, and world travel centered around animals.
 
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5

Slime Time
Grades: 1-5
Get messy and make different types of slime each week. This class runs until 4:45 pm.
 
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5

Chemical Mix It Up!
Grades: 2-5
Experience interesting chemical reactions, from elephant toothpaste to resin crafting. Get messy while learning!
 
Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5

THURSDAY
Let’s Chill
Grades: 1-5
Relax with crafts, coloring, music, meditation, and more for a calming experience in the middle of the week.
 
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6

Clay Monsters
Grades: 2-5
Learn clay-building techniques and create your own animal or monster. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
 
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6

Fashion Fun Club
Grades: 2-5
Join Ms. Dixon to explore fashion design, create outfits, and accessories, ending with a mini fashion show to showcase your creations.
 
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6

Uke Can Do It!
Grades: 4-5
Start learning the ukulele from scratch and strum along with fun tunes. No experience necessary; ukuleles provided during sessions.
 
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6

NEWS TEAM
Grades: 3-5
Join the news team to record broadcasts covering various topics. Sessions are from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.
 
Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6

FRIDAY
Chess
Grades: 1-8
Join Coach William Morrison to learn or refresh your chess skills. Coach Morrison is an internationally recognized chess master with over 20 years of teaching experience.
 
Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14

Lacrosse
Grades: 4-5
Focus on the basics of lacrosse, including stick skills and defensive techniques, with indoor games. Mouthguards and goggles required; sticks and goggles provided or bring your own.
 
Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14