2018/2019 Winter Programs Held at Whittier Elementary
These programs are brought to Whittier by the PTA: programs.whittierpta@gmail.com.Scholarships are available, please contact the office if you are in need of a scholarship.
Comic Design and Gamer Clubs with Mr. Buck
Comic Design Club
All Ages-Come and develop skills in comic design and illustration and learn how to create characters, scenes and comic strips.
Registration:Click here for a registration form or pick one up in the office. Include a check payable to Whittier Elementary.
Grades: All ages
Location: Whittier Elementary School, Art Room 103
Days:Tuesdays
Time: 2:30-3:45pm
Begins: 1/15/19 Ends:3/26/19 (No classes 2/19)
Cost: $40 (10 weeks)
Gamer Club
*All Ages-Bring your favorite board, tabletop, card games to share and play with friends andlearn and play new games with Mr. Buck.*2nd-5th Recommended
Registration:Click here for a registration form or pick one up in the office. Include a check payable to Whittier Elementary.
Grades: All ages
Location: Whittier Elementary School, Art Room 103
Days:Thursday
Time: 2:30-3:45pm
Begins: 1/17/19 Ends:3/29/19 (No classes 2/21)
Cost: $40 (10 weeks)
Ukulele with Ms. Barret
Tuesdays- 3-5th
Registration: Click here for a registration form or pick one up in the office. Include a check payable to Whittier Elementary.
Grades: 3-5th
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 2:30-3:45pm
Begins: 1/15/19 Ends:3/26/19 (No classes 2/19)
Cost: $75 (10 weeks)
Thursdays K-2nd
Registration: Click here for a registration form or pick one up in the office. Include a check payable to Whittier Elementary.
Grades: k-2nd
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:30-3:45pm
Begins: 1/17/19 Ends:3/29/19 (No classes 2/21)
Cost: $75 (10 weeks)
Wildcat Recreation with Mr. Pule
This is an hour’s extension of our physical education program once a week that will build on the variety of activities enjoyed in Whittier’s gym program. Program will include individual skills building, small and larger group activities, etc. We may also include skating, archery, bowling, circus arts and other interests over the 10 classes.
Tuesdays- K-2nd
Registration: Click here for a registration form or pick one up in the office. Include a check payable to Whittier Elementary.
Grades: K-2nd
Location: Whittier Elementary School, gym
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 2:30-3:45pm
Begins: 1/15/19 Ends:3/26/19 (No classes 2/19)
Cost: $35 (10 weeks)
Thursdays 3-5th
Registration: Click here for a registration form or pick one up in the office. Include a check payable to Whittier Elementary.
Grades: 3 to 5th
Location: Whittier Elementary School, gym
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:30-3:45pm
Begins: 1/17/19 Ends:3/29/19 (No classes 2/21)
Cost: $35 (10 weeks)
Yoga After School with Ms. Kemery
Yoga provides an opportunity for students to further their mental and physical capacity through breath exercises, postures, balancing, and meditation. The benefits of yoga can help children concentrate and regulate their emotions, all while being physically active.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat (let us know if you will need to borrow one).
Mondays All Ages
Registration: Click here for a registration form or pick one up in the office. Include a check payable to Whittier Elementary.
Grades: All grades
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Monday
Time: 2:30-3:45pm
Begins: 1/17/19 Ends:4/1/19 (No classes 1/21 and 2/18)
Cost:$45 (10 weeks)
Tuesdays- All Ages
Registration: Click here for a registration form or pick one up in the office. Include a check payable to Whittier Elementary.
Grades: All grades
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 2:30-3:45pm
Begins: 1/15/19 Ends:3/26/19 (No classes 2/19)
Cost:$45 (10 weeks)
Coding with Kids
GAME DEVELOPMENT / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
This course introduces kids to computer programming through the fun and excitement of building video games. Working in Scratch, a drag-and-drop programming tool, students will create everything from animations to multi-level games. Beginner Students will learn the core concepts of programming a game, such as loops, conditionals, and variables. Intermediate Students will level-up to more complex concepts, like nested conditionals and functions with parameters. Projects are updated each session, so returning students will have new challenges to work through and advance their creativity and knowledge to the next level.
Registration: www.codingwithkids.com/session/9624
Grades: 3-5
Location: Whittier Elementary School, library
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 2:30 to 3:30pm
Begins: 1/22/2019 Ends: 4/2/2019 (No classes 2/19)
Cost: $220 (10 weeks)
LITTLE CODERS
Get them started early! The Little Coders class provides young students with the basics of computational thinking skills, such as loops and conditionals, through a fun blend of hands-on activities. The curriculum is built specifically for this age group, with a mix of activities from coding puzzles and board games to easy-to-use, drag-and-drop programming tools. Projects are updated each session, so returning students will have new challenges to work through and advance their knowledge.
Registration: www.codingwithkids.com/session/9736
Grades: K-2
Location: Whittier Elementary School library
Days: Thursdays
Time: 2:30 to 3:30pm
Begins: 1/24/2019 Ends: 4/4/2019 (No classes 2/21)
Cost $220 (10 weeks)
The Language Link - Spanish
Spanish Novice K-2nd Grade
This class is for students in their first year of Spanish study. Session 1 and 2 will both focus on new themes and activities to build on what students have already learned. By the end of this school year, these students will, at minimum, be able to understand familiar words, basic phrases, and commands. They will also be able to use short, practiced phrases to speak about themselves, their families, and their surroundings. New and returning students are welcome!
Registration details:
Class Length: 60 minutes, twice a week
Registration: http://thelanguagelinkllc.com/k-8-school-programs/
Grades: K-2nd
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Mondays and Fridays
Time: 2:30-3:30 PM,
Begins: 1/14/2019, Ends 4/1/2019 (No classes on 1/21 or 2/18, 2/22)
Cost: $235.00, if register by 1/7/19. After the price increases to $250 (20 classes)
Spanish Novice 3-5th Grade
This class is for students in their first or second year of Spanish study. Session 1 and Session 2 will focus on new themes and activities to build on what students have already learned. By the end of this school year, these students will, at minimum, be able to understand familiar words, basic phrases, and commands. They will also be able to use short, practiced phrases to speak about themselves, their families, and their surroundings. New and returning students are welcome!
Registration details:
Class Length: 60 minutes, twice a week
Registration: http://thelanguagelinkllc.com/k-8-school-programs/
Grades: 3-5th
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Mondays and Fridays
Time: 2:30-3:30 PM,
Begins: 1/14/2019, Ends 4/1/2019 (No classes on 1/21 or 2/18, 2/22)
Cost: $235.00, if register by 1/7/19. After the price increases to $250 (20 classes)
Chess 4 Life (Wednesdays)
This class is for any student interested in learning or increasing his or her knowledge of chess. They cover principles of chess, both basic and advanced for players of all levels. The classes are taught by experienced Chess4Life chess coaches. All of the coaches work closely with National Master Elliott Neff and follow the Chess4Life curriculum designed by Elliott.
Register: at https://chess4life.com/
Grades: ALL GRADES
Days:
Wednesdays
Time: 1:15 to 2:15pm
Begins: 1/9/19 Ends: 3/20/19 (No class on 01/30 or 02/20)
Cost: $ 159 (9 sessions)
PLAYWELL TEKnologies (Lego)
Minecraft Engineering with LEGO® Materials
Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer- designed projects such as a motorized Creeper, a portal to the Nether, and a moving Minecart! Create your favorite Minecraft objects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. Whether you are new to Minecraft and the LEGO® building system or a seasoned veteran, you'll be hooked on the endless creative possibilities.
Register: at http://www.play-well.org/
Grades: K-1st
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Friday
Time: 2:25pm – 4:00pm
Begins: 1/11/19 Ends 3/22/19 (No classes 2/22 )
Cost: $180 (10 weeks)
Robotics using the LEGO® WeDo® System
Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the LEGO® WeDo® system. Learn basic programming skills, simple engineering concepts, and the names of robot components. Work in small groups to complete several projects using tilt and motion sensors. This is a great way to prepare young Robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics programs.
Register at http://www.play-well.org/
Grades: 2nd to 5th
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:15pm – 3:15pm
Begins: 1/09/19 Ends 3/20/19 (No classes on 1/30 and 2/20)
Cost: $216 (for 9 sessions)
Outdoor Wilderness at Whittier (Fridays)
Join Seattle Adventure Sports as we run our after school enrichment program: Outdoor Wilderness!
We are excited to spend the winter term exploring the outdoors, learning wilderness survival skills and Leave No Trace principles. We will embrace the winter weather as we practice outdoor living techniques to stay warm and dry - some days in our lavvu- a Scandinavian tipi- and some days in shelters we build ourselves. (We always have a dry backup plan to make sure that everyone is staying warm.)
This term we are offering a K-5th grade program which will always be staffed with at least two of our enthusiastic instructors. The class will be broken up into age appropriate groups and instructors will provide unique experiences for students of all grade levels. Every term is its own new experience so whether this is your first quarter or your fourth, we hope you will join us for some Outdoor Wilderness fun!
Please let us know if you need assistance with warm or waterproof clothing. Seattle Adventure Sports has loaners we can provide.
Registration:
Registration: https://seattleadventuresports.com/program_calendar/whittierk5/
Grades: K-5 All grades
Location: Whittier Elementary School, outside the building
Dates: Mondays from 2:25 to 4 p.m.
Begins: 1/14/19, Ends:4/1/2019 (No Class 1/21 or 2/18)
Cost: $228.75 (10 weeks)
Machine Sewing @Whittier
SPARC Registration:https://class.seattle.gov/parks/Start/Start.asp
Machine Sewing (8-12yrs) - 12595
No experience necessary for students to learn the basics and beyond. New students will learn machine safety and beginner sewing tech- niques, while the more experienced students can expand on skills they already have. The class will begin with a simple project, then students will advance at their own pace to more exciting and chal- lenging projects throughout the session. This class is designed to teach children with both beginning and advanced skills. Projects are constantly rotating during the quarter and include backpacks, phone cases, clothing, accessories, bags, games, stuffed animals and more! *For all new sewers, the first class of the session is mandatory.
Ages 8-12 year old
Instructor: Little Hands Sewing
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Monday 2:30-4 p.m.
Begins: 1/14/2019, Ends 4/1/2019 (No Class 1/21 or 2/18)
Cost: $300 (10 weeks)
Beginner Hand Sewing and Crafts (5-7yrs) - 12596
Learn the basics of hand sewing, knitting, crafting and weaving in this new class, created to introduce our younger students hand sewing and different types of fiber arts! Boys and girls will learn basic hand sewing techniques, from threading needles and tying knots, to several types of stitches. Students will also create fun projects that explore their craft skills. New projects each quarter, ranging from embroidery, hand sewn puppets, accessories, pillows, woven rag rugs and more! This class will build fine motor skills, finger dexterity, and most important, it will give their creative muscles a work out! All supplies included, let’s get creative!
Ages 5-7 year old
Instructor: Little Hands Sewing
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Begins: 1/15/19, Ends: 4/2/2019 ((no class 2/19)
Cost: $330 (10 weeks)
Hip Hop @Whittier
SPARC Registration:https://class.seattle.gov/parks/Start/Start.asp
Whittier - Hip Hop (6-82yrs) - 12597
Learn the creative and energetic dance steps of Hip Hop for fun or fitness. Hip Hop classes are designed for students to learn all facets, foundations and fundamentals of hip hop. Students will leave class refreshed, with confidence and ready to strut their stuff.
Ages 8-12 year old
Instructor: Anna Nagy
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Begins: 01/15/2019 Ends: 04/2/2019 (no class 2/19)
Cost: $165 (11weeks)
Basketball @Whittier
SPARC Registration:https://class.seattle.gov/parks/Start/Start.asp
After School Hoops (5-8yrs) – 12161
Join One on One Basketball this semester for After School Hoops®, an ideal after school activity for aspiring athletes. Bas- ketball is a unique sport that combines upper and lower body motor-skill learning with an intense cardiovascular workout. Our organization has decades of experience teaching this sport in a motivating, inclusive and age-appropriate manor. After School Hoops® makes three guarantees: your child will learn, sweat, and have fun!
Ages 5 to 8 year old
Location: Whittier Elementary School
Days: Mondays
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Begins: 01/14/19 Ends: 04/01/19 (No Class 1/21 or 2/18)
Cost: $234 (10 weeks)
School Musical- Sparkle and Shine with Ms. Steph
Ms. Steph’s production company Sparkle and Shine will create the school musical for 4th and 5th graders, “The Wizard of Oz”. Information will come home in kid mail.
Philosophy for Wildcats
Registration:Click here for a registration form or pick one up in the office. Include a check payable to Whittier Elementary.