Star Lights After School Program

STAR LIGHTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Beginning this fall, we are trialing a new after school program. If successful, we plan to expand the program in the spring. This six-week program will run once a week on Thursdays, starting October 6 and ending on November 10. Class descriptions are listed below and separated by grade level. Given that this is a new program, participation is limited and is first come, first served via the Sign Up Genius links listed below each class. If the classes fill up, we will begin a waiting list, and you will be notified if a spot opens. Once your sign up is completed, we will send you and information sheet to complete and to return with your payment via check (made out to "Cash") or via cash.
Questions, or if you are interested in volunteering for the program or suggesting new class ideas for the future, please reach out to Rose Farley at 310-717-3005 or irose75@me.com.

Creative Movement, preschool - Kindergarten: This fun and active class is a perfect introduction to dance for both boys and girls. Students will have the opportunity to get their wiggles out via games and music, while also learning some basics of ballet and modern dance. For the final class, parents will be invited to observe all the children have learned. Comfortable clothes are required (shorts, t-shirt, gym shoes).
Leader: Patrice Iannace, ‘Miss Patti’ to her many beloved students, is a local dance and community theatre veteran. A longtime teacher at Caseli Dance, Miss Patti also leads the Grosse Pointe Farms Parks and Recs dance program. Her philosophy is to make dance fun while helping children find creative ways to express themselves — we are excited to welcome her energy to our Star Lights program.

45 minutes per week (3:15-4:00 pm) **Class is limited to 15 students.
Cost: $75 per student
Sign Up HERE
 
Intro to American Sign Language (ASL), grade 1 - 3: This engaging class offers students in grades 1-3 an opportunity to learn a new language! Conducted by an ASL Tutor, each session will offer hands-on activities and games to help participants learn basic ASL in a fun and supportive environment. 

By the end of the six weeks, the children will have been introduced to simple greetings, ABCs, 1-10, questions, and colors. They will be able to practice at home with ASL Bloom (an ASL app) and ultimately have an opportunity interact with a Deaf individual.
Leader: A senior at Grosse Pointe South, Anna Trempus is currently working toward completing her certificate of Deaf Studies at Henry Ford College. She will work in conjunction with a program run by her sister Ashlee Trempus, CEO and Founder of SignOn Connect, which connects the hearing and Deaf communities through authentic virtual learning interactions. We welcome Anna and are so glad she and her family will share their expertise with our children.
45 minutes per week (3:15 - 4:00 pm) **Class is limited to 10 students.

Cost: $75 per student (includes ASL Bloom App, SignOn Group Session, SignOn Curriculum & Materials)
Sign Up HERE 
 
Adventures in Reading (Book Club), grade 4 - 8: Ever read a book so good all you want to do is share it with others? Do you find your child wanting to sneak into your own Book Club? Have them join our Adventures in Reading Book Club instead. We will explore new worlds via fun games, role playing and discussion. Our first adventure will be The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart.
Leader: Annie Leech is a strategy specialist and teaching artist at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Child Development and a M.Ed. in Elementary Education. She is an avid reader and a member of two book clubs in Detroit. We welcome Annie and are so happy she will share her love of reading with our students.

60 minutes per week (3:30-4:30 pm) **Class is limited to 10 students.
Cost: $60 per student (includes cost of book and other materials)
Sign Up HERE