MUDDY BROOK PTA
BUILDING COMMUNITY, ENRICHING EDUCATION
PTA After School Program
Dates:
October 9th through November 15th (6 weeks)
Times:
Afternoons 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (children dismissed directly to program – please provide
a snack from home)
Mornings 8:00 am – 8:45 am
Cost:
$35 per student with a limited number of scholarships available to families in need of
assistance. All scholarship requests must be made in writing through the main office.
Contact:
Cara Becker at cozeyup@aol.com or 353-0006
Registration forms and payment due by Friday, September 28th
Class sizes are limited
Ready, Set, Go – Walking ! : Tuesday, Grades 2-4
Stephanie Mason, Science Room if needed
Get outside for some fresh air and fall foliage! Students will take walks and hikes around the school district's campus. Routes
will include cross country trails and the high school track. Indoor activity will be offered during inclement weather.
Hip Hop: Tuesday afternoon, Grades 3-4
Tuan Nguyen, Gym
This class is designed to get kids moving and active through hip hop dancing with today’s music. The children will learn
spacial awareness and body movement in a fun and engaging way so that they don’t realize its exercise.
Acting Around The World: Tuesday afternoon, Grades K-2
Rebecca Honig, Room 206
Each week we'll visit a different country. During each "visit" we'll read a folk tale, do a craft and put on a play. We'll play
acting games, learn how to create characters and discover tales and traditions from across the globe.
Yoga for Kids: Wednesday morning, Grades 1-4
Connie Wilson, Science Room
Yoga increases focus, creativity, concentration and communication. In this class, the children will be guided through a series
of age appropriate yoga postures, creative movement exercises and breathing techniques.
Reading with Eric Carle: Wednesday afternoon, Grades K – 2
Heather Massa, Spanish Room
Children explore the literature of Eric Carle. K-2 students will enjoy listening and reading to his artfully crafted stories and
participate in a variety of related activities and projects. A second session may follow based on enrollment.
Chess: Wednesday afternoon, K-4 (K -with experience)
Gene Kalish, Science Room
Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, you are welcome to come and join the fun!
If you own a chess set, please bring it with you.
Please make note on the registration form if you are a beginner.
Yoga for Kids: Wednesday afternoon, Grades K-2
Connie Wilson, Stage
Yoga increases focus, creativity, concentration and communication. Through the use of imagery from nature, animals, circus
and life, the children will be guided through a series of age appropriate yoga postures, creative movement exercises and
breathing techniques.
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Circus Skills: Wednesday afternoon, Grades 2-4 **Class limited to 8**
Jill Flemming, Gym
Each circus class will begin with a stretching warm up and a short game. Each week we will explore a different component of
circus skills such as balance, tumbling, juggling etc. We will also learn basic juggling/manipulation with scarves, plates, rings,
and beanbags.
Comedy Improv: Wednesday afternoon, Grades 2 – 4
Kristine Waterman, Music Room
Students will play improv games, write short scenes, and do basic acting exercises to learn about working together on stage.
It’s all about cooperation and sharing the spotlight.
Creative Movement: Thursday morning, K & 1st grade:
Kristine Waterman, Gym
The joy of movement is inspired in a nurturing environment. A fun filled class of creative movement and music.
Children will engage in rhythm exercises, movement, sequences, and interaction with a variety of music.
Yoga for Kids: Thursday morning, Grades 1-4
Jill Flemming, Science Room
Each class will begin with a few minutes of centering breath and quieting of the mind, followed by a series of yoga postures
using imagery. We will close with a guided meditation designed to prepare the students for the day ahead.
Taekwondo: Thursday afternoon, Grades K – 4
Master Brown, Gym
The students will have an introduction to the art of Taekwondo, with an emphasis on focus and confidence building, in 6 fun
filled sessions of exercise and learning taekwondo moves. Beginners will be able to use these classes toward getting their
yellow belt. If you were enrolled in the spring program and want to participate, please indicate this program as your second
choice to allow others to participate.
Writers Workshop : Thursday afternoon, Grades 2-4
Joshua Briggs, Room 206
From short stories and poems to plays and movies we'll try out many different types of writing. We'll play writing games, learn
how to create characters, and even get the chance to perform and publish some of our work.
318 Monument Valley Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
www.muddybrookpta.com
Please cut and return the bottom half of this form to your child’s teacher with payment, payable to
the “Muddy Brook PTA”
Student 1
Student 2
Student Name
Teacher/Grade
After School Program (s)
Parent Name(s)
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone Number
Email Address
After-school emergency person
and phone number
_____ I am willing to volunteer (one class or more) to help with my child’s program
_____ Enclosed is the registration fee of $35 per program.
318 Monument Valley Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
www.muddybrookpta.com