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Juanita Elementary
9635 N.E. 132nd St., Kirkland, WA 98034 | 425 936-2570
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After School Enrichment Classes 
Enrichment classes for students through the Juanita Schools Foundation.

Printable Class Descriptions  and forms to sign up are found below.
 
Classes start in October.
Any questions??? Please contact Linda Paribello; Class Registrar at lparibello@lwsd.org

 Printable PDF Files

Juanita Elementary After School Enrichment Classes
Printable document of the classes held after school beginning in October 2009
Juanita Elementary After School Enrichment Form
Printable and downloadable PDF File that you can type on. Please type, print, and save and send this form to school with your child.

 October Enrichment After School Classes

 

CHECK  OUT  OUR  NEW  CLASSES !!

FOR A CLASS TO TAKE PLACE, WE NEED A MINIMUM OF 5 STUDENTS.

(No refunds after first class)

MONDAY CLASSES OCT. 5, 12, 19, 26, NOV. 2, 9, 16, 30, DEC. 7, 14 (10 CLASSES).

JR. JAZZERCISE  ALL GRADES

The strong exercise habits that kids develop now can go a long way in shaping their future. That is why Jr. Jazzercise teaches things like coordination, strength, endurance, nutrition and the importance of physical fitness.Kids ages 6 thru12 experience the joy of physical movement as they dance their way thru specially choreographed appropriate routines to today’s popular music.

CLASS SIZE: Minimum 6 students                                                                     COST:     $90 FOR 10 CLASSES

LOCATION:  GYM                                                                                                                       TIME:      3:30-4:30 pm

                       

 CHESS CLUB    GRADES 2-6…(1st graders welcome with some experience)

The game of chess is known to enhance the development of valuable critical thinking and creative problem solving skills in children that can later be applied in math and science.  Chess is a universal learning tool that offers a rare combination of learning and playing.  Our goal is to create a fun and challenging environment.  We will play chess games, solve chess puzzles and learn chess strategies. We provide a workbook with chess puzzles for students and provide opportunities for students to participate in local chess tournaments.  The Chess Star Co. is run by a 3 time US Chess Champion.

CLASS SIZE:  Minimum 10 students    

COST:    $90 FOR 10 CLASSES

LOCATION:    Commons                                                                                                                 TIME       3:30-4:30 pm     

                       

 *FINE ARTS CLASS    ALL GRADES

Are you interested in cartooning & animation, sculpting with clay, water color or acrylic painting on canvas, oil pastel drawing & shading, scratch art and more? Come join this new and exciting Fine Arts class and enhance your skills or learn some new ones! This is a wonderful outlet for the more creative Jaguars at Juanita….come join the fun.

CLASS SIZE:         Minimum 8 students   

COST: $75 FOR 6 CLASSES ONLY (which includes All Supplies)

LOCATION:           Art & Science Room       

 TIME:    3:30-4:30

  *PLEASE NOTE:  THIS ART CLASS WILL ONLY BE FOR 6 WEEKS STARTING OCT. 12TH THRU NOV. 16TH

 

TUESDAY CLASSESOCT. 6, 13, 20, 27, NOV. 3, 10, 17, DEC. 1, 8, 15 (10 CLASSES).

AROUND THE WORLD WITH COOKING & CRAFTS    ALL GRADES

Do you like to cook? If you don’t know how to cook, would you like to learn?  Do you like to learn about new places?  Most important, DO YOU LIKE TO EAT?  If this sounds like you, come and join Mrs. Wood for “Cooking Around the World.”Each week we will cook a dish from another country as well as learn something about the place it comes from.  Not only will we be eating and cooking, but we will hear stories, play games, listen to music and get to look at things that actually come from the country we explore.  A cookbook with the recipes is provided at the end of each session. Come Join!

CLASS SIZE:         Maximum 12 students

COST: $105 FOR 10 CLASSES (includes $25 supply fee)

LOCATION:  Arts & Science Rm.                                                                           TIME:      3:30-4:30 pm

                               

 JUANITA JUMPROPE TEAM   ALL GRADES

Come join Michelle Johnson in a very popular class.  She will teach you jumping skills while exercising in a fun atmosphere. We may even get to start an assembly together, or with practice become good enough to travel with a team later on.   If you need a jump rope, bring $4.00 to the first class.  This is a great fun way to get kids exercising.  Come have some fun!

CLASS SIZE:  Maximum 10 students

 COST:     $80 FOR 10 CLASSES

LOCATION:  GYM                                                                        

TIME:      3:30-4:30 pm

              

 TOTAL IMMERSION SPANISH CLASSES     GRADES 1-6

Spanish class is back at Juanita Elementary! This program offers students a total immersion class with focus on learning vocabulary, basic grammar and some reading and writing through games, songs, videos, tapes, skits and fun activities. The instructors have more than 15 years experience and have worked for several elementary schools in the area. They will make it fun and a very rewarding experience for all!  

CLASS SIZE:         Maximum 12 students 

 COST:    $80 FOR 10 CLASSES

LOCATION:   Library 

TIME:      3:30-4:30 pm

 

WEDNESDAY CLASSES (FROM 2-3:00)-OCT. 7, 14, 21, 28, NOV. 4, 18, DEC. 2, 9, 16 (9 CLASSES)

ELITE MARTIAL ARTS!      ALL GRADES

This is ongoing at Juanita Elementary, but a wonderful confidence builder class!!  Martial Arts help students enjoy a great level of fitness, while building self-confidence and self-respect.  Not only do they learn to respect others and themselves, but they learn self-control and how to better direct their energy.  Self-esteem improves and students begin to challenge themselves to excel in school and other activities.  Join this fun and rewarding class to learn how!

CLASS SIZE:         Maximum 12 kids 

COST:   $72 plus $25(FOR UNIFORM, IF NEEDED) FOR 9 CLASSES

LOCATION:   Commons  

TIME:      2:00-3:00 pm

 

 ADVENTURES DRAMA CLUB GRADES 1-4

Be Dramatic with Adventure Children's Theatre! Come join Sarah and/or Chris, co- directors of our school play and put together a show in just 9 classes. Have fun making friends AND learning to act! This will be a fun class!

CLASS SIZE:         Maximum 15 kids                                                                     COST:    $90 FOR 9 CLASSES

LOCATION: Preschool Rm. 

 TIME:      2:00-3:00 pm

NEW  INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL CLUB  GRADES 1-6

Come join our Mrs. Rene Paribello for some fun in the gym playing volleyball against your classmates and friends!  She will teach you some skills to make your game better while getting exercise and having fun.  Come have some fun!!  Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

CLASS SIZE:   Maximum 14 students                                                                   COST:     $72 FOR 9 CLASSES

LOCATION:  Gym       

TIME: 2:00-3:00 pm

 

THURSDAY CLASSES- OCT. 8, 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, 12, 19, DEC. 3, 10, 17 (10 CLASSES)

PIANO KEYBOARD CLUB   GRADES K-6

The Musical Minds Method is a combination of piano keyboard lessons and a music workshop for kids.  It uses cleverly designed visual tools to teach skills.  They can learn to play their favorite songs on electric keyboards.  Whether they like music from High School Musical, Pirates of the Caribbean, Chronicles of Narnia, Cheetah Girls, or Bach & Beethoven, we have the music they want to play!  Each student has a keyboard and headphones.

CLASS SIZE:         Maximum 10 students  

 COST: REDUCED FEE OF $140 FOR 10 CLASSES (Includes Book) 

LOCATION:  Commons    

TIME:     3:30-4:30 pm

JUANITA ART WIZARDS       GRADES 1-6

Every child can learn to draw and paint beautifully.  We show them how.  Whether it’s penguins in the wild or princesses and Pokemon, Mrs. Miera, M.Ed. will teach students how to see as artists do and exactly what and how to practice so their progress continues. She’ll show young artists the best ways to use pens, pencils, chalk and oil pastels and watercolor.  Projects include birds and animals, cartoons and mythical creatures and favorite movie characters.  Art Wizards is to drawing what phonics is to reading.               

CLASS SIZE:         Maximum 10 students   

COST:     $120 FOR 10 CLASSES (Includes all supplies)  

LOCATION:        Rm. 213    

TIME:    3:30-4:30 pm

 NEW!! JUANITA BASKETBALL “FUNdamentals”   GRADES 3-6

Come join Kory Kohlwes, Mrs. Kohlwes’ son to play fun basketball games with your friends and classmates, while at the same

time learning the fundamental skills you need to be a successful basketball player.  This is also a great way to get exercise in a

fun way!  You can also add this to your monthly fitness calendar for Mrs. Kohlwes!

CLASS SIZE:  Maximum 10 students  

COST:  $80 FOR 10 CLASSES

LOCATION:    Gym 

TIME:   3:30-4:30 pm


FRIDAY CLASSES OCT. 9, 16, 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13, DEC. 4, 11, 18 (9 CLASSES)

COMPUTER FUN   ALL GRADES

Come see the new software we just purchased….Do you find that you just never have enough time during Computer Lab class to play all the games that you like?? Would you like to increase your typing skills?  Well, come join us in the computer lab and discover all the great software that Juanita has to offer!

CLASS SIZE:  Maximum 10 students 

 COST:     $72 FOR 9 CLASSES

LOCATION:   Computer Lab

TIME:      3:30-4:30 pm

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE   FUN   GRADES K-6

Looking for a fun and stimulating class? “Visually Speaking” offers lessons in sign for young children through books, games, music and fun activities.  Topics of interest include:  starter signs, alphabet, numbers, emotions, animals, nature and weather, snack and meals, bedtime, colors, family, play time and many others!  These classes are taught by the Deaf community, who provide an educational and cultural experience for kids!

CLASS SIZE:   Maximum 12 students  

COST:    $81 FOR 9 classes

LOCATION:   Library   

TIME:      3:30-4:30 pm

**IF YOU CHOOSE, YOU MAY PAY HALF OF THE COST OF ANY CLASS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH.  FOR INSTANCE….YOU CAN MAKE A PAYMENT OF $40 AT REGISTRATION TIME AND PAY THE REMAINING BALANCE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH.  THANK YOU!