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Check Out the 2023 Spring Schedule of After-School Classes — Flag Football, Garden Club, Homework Club, and More

A new “Costume Design Workshop” for 4th-12th grade students and “Intro to Sign Language” for 1st-5th grade students kicked off this week — the first offerings in our action-packed and enriching schedule of Spring After-School Classes.  A number of other new classes have been added to the schedule that will open in the next several weeks, including Flag Football, the Garden Club, and the Homework Club.

The spring schedule, with the description of the classes, start dates, and fees, was sent home the week of March 6 with students from PreK2 to 6th grade, along with registration forms, and was emailed to 7th-12th grade parents.

A weekly “Chess Club” on Fridays for 4th-6th grade students, which got underway in mid-winter, has been a popular new addition. The winter class, taught by faculty member Samuel Gottschall, will conclude on March 31, but will be open to new members after spring break on April 21.

“Flag Football” on Mondays starting April 17 is being led for the third year by ACS parent Dennis Gibson and is open to students in the 2nd-5th grades.

Faculty members Ashley Brossman and Eric Tardif will be leading the Garden Club on Thursday afternoons, open to students in the 1st to 8th grades. Students will work in the school garden and will create their own herb garden in a planter to take home. It is also planned to sell vegetables and herbs grown in the school garden at a Summer Farmers Market at ACS.

High school science teacher Celine Melody is leading the Homework Club for students in the 1st-5th grades and proceeds will benefit the 10th grade class. Melody, who is the class advisor, will provide individualized attention to students to assist them with their homework assignments in various subjects.

Staff member Jessica Martin is in her 5th year teaching the “Intro to Sign Language” class for 1st to 5th grade students and is offering two Wednesday sessions — one from March 15- April 26 and the second from May 3-June 7. Students will learn to sign to a worship song and will have the opportunity to perform at an upcoming spring concert or year-end event.

Technology teacher Rhapsody Hahn-Chaney, who has a degree in fashion design, is leading the Costume Design Workshop on Tuesday afternoons. Hahn-Chaney also designed and sewed many of the whimsical costumes for last fall’s Seussical, JR. musical. Students in the workshop will design and create costumes for students performing in the K-3 Spring Concert.

The schedule and registration forms are on the school’s website under the “Programs” tab and are available in the school office. Please send payment with the registration form to the school office or bring to the first class.

CLICK HERE to view and download the schedule and registration forms.

Check Out Our Winter 2022 After-School Classes

The winter 2022 schedule of After-School Classes is finalized and there is something for everyone. To promote the benefits of health and exercise, there are basketball and gymnastics classes, and to develop creative and musical talents there are classes in art, band, and worship team. There is also a new Drama Club for 6th-12th graders that will meet on Thursdays starting February 2, with a showcase on April 21, and a new Group Vocal Lessons class for 3rd-8th graders.

The After-School program will continue to offer the Robotics Club for 3rd-6th graders and the year-long Servant’s Heart Club, led by ACS parent Jennifer DiMaio, where 2nd to 5th grade students will do hands-on projects to bless individuals and organizations in our community.

Faculty members and Varsity Basketball Team coaches Kaylee Breunig and Drew Carney are looking forward to leading Intramural Basketball sessions on six Saturdays for boys and girls in the 2nd-8th grades, starting on January 7, 2023. Registration for these intramurals is $75 per student, which includes a T-shirt, and can done online or by returning the registration flyer with payment that was sent home with students the week of December 19. CLICK HERE for the registration form.

Please check the schedule for the start dates and any class fees. The class schedule, class descriptions, and registration flyers were sent home with elementary students the week of December 19 and can also be downloaded from the ACS Website located under the “Programs” tab and on the ACS Family App using the “After School” icon.

CLICK HERE to see the winter schedule of after-school classes.

Check Out Our Fall 2022 After-School Classes

The fall 2022 schedule of After-School Classes is finalized and there is something for everyone. To promote the benefits of health and exercise, there are classes for gymnastics and soccer and to develop creative and musical talents there are classes in art, band, and worship team. There is also a new Robotics Club for 2nd-8th graders that will meet on Mondays starting September 26.

The After-School program is continuing to offer the year-long Servant’s Heart Club, led by ACS parent Jennifer DiMaio, where 2nd to 5th grade students will do hands-on projects to bless individuals and organizations in our community. Past projects have included making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless served by the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, making flower pot gifts for Mother’s Day, and creating Valentine’s Day gift bags for residents at local nursing homes.  Staff member Jessica Martin is once again leading the Spelling Club, where students will become Super Spellers as they prepare for upcoming school spelling bees.

Coach Morgan Gibson, head of the school’s nationally-acclaimed cheer team, will be leading a six-week intramural cheer class for students in the 1st to 5th grades, and the cheerleaders will have the opportunity to cheer at ACS home basketball games.

Please check the schedule for the start dates and any class fees. The class schedule, class descriptions, and registration flyers were sent home with elementary students the week of September 19  and can also be downloaded from the ACS Website located under the “Programs” tab and on the ACS Family App using the “After School” icon.

CLICK HERE to see the fall schedule of after-school classes and to download the registration forms.

Check Out Our Winter 2022 After-School Classes

The winter 2022 schedule of After-School Classes is finalized and there is something for everyone. To promote the benefits of health and exercise, there are classes for karate and gymnastics which start during the third week of January. There is also a new Mock Trial Team for high school students that will be preparing for February competition.

The After-School program will continue to offer Art Studio for 1st-5th graders, Beginning and Intermediate Band for 4th-5th graders, Worship Team for 5th graders, and the Servant’s Heart Club for 2nd-5th graders.

Coach Kaylee Breunig and the Varsity Girls’ basketball players will be leading an intramural basketball clinic for boys and girls from the 2nd-8th grades on Saturdays, starting January 8. The last day to register for intramural basketball is January 7, 2022.

Please check the schedule for the start dates and any class fees.  The class schedule, class descriptions, and registration flyers were sent home with elementary students on December 23 and can also be downloaded from the ACS Website located under the “Programs” tab.

CLICK HERE to see the winter schedule of after-school classes and to download the registration forms.

2021 Spring After-School Program

Check the schedule below for the start dates and fees for the classes being offered this spring. Registration flyers were sent home this week.

Band – 4th-12th
Tim Rosie, ACS Music Director
Improve your band skills! This free class offeres two levels: beginner (meets on Mondays) and intermediate (meets on Tuesdays). Approval from Mr. Rosie is needed to join the intermediate class.

Crochet for Beginners – 3rd-8th
Rebecca Stonelake, ACS Faculty
Our beginning crochet class will introduce you to the basic crochet stitches and their chart symbols providing you with a good foundation for future projects.

Flag Football – 2nd-5th
Mr. Dennis Gibson, Former State Championship Athlete
Learn the fundamentals of flag football. Participation promotes an active lifestyle and friendly competition in a fun, safe environment. Register now and help your player build solid fundamentals, improve skill levels, and make our first season the best ever!

Garden Club – 1st-8th
Mrs. Jackson & Mr. Tardif , ACS Faculty
Come work in the new greenhouse and raised bed garden. Build your own planter for your own herb garden to take home.

Gymnastics – PreK-PreK4 and K-4th
Blake’s Gymnastics
Learn the basics of gymnastics and build your skills each week. This 6-session class is designed to enhance your love for movement and make fitness a fun activity.

Integrity Creative Program for Girls – 4th-5th
Sherri Lynn Asea, Christian Life Coach
Integrity’s Creative Program was designed to inspire girls to use their gifts and talents for a godly purpose. The program is led by Ms. Sherri Lynn Asea, whose practice is part of Janice Picking’s Nutrition and Functional Medicine Center in Somers Point. Certified as a Life Coach and in Psychology, Ms. Asea’s passion is to direct girls to know their value in the Lord. Each week the girls will get to be mentored in their gifting/talent (no skill required), will learn a thriving life skill, and grow closer in their walk with Jesus, all in a positive and creative atmosphere!

Origami – 3rd-8th
Tori Flath, Faculty
Learn the ancient Eastern art of Origami, paper folding! Students will learn how to fold and help create something beautiful and unique out of a piece of paper.

Photo Editing for Beginners – 3rd-8th
Rhapsody Hahn-Chaney, Faculty
5-session introductory course on photo editing using software to modify images, remove backgrounds, and create a photo montage on a chosen theme. Final projects will be featured in an article for the Cougar Current and we will submit an artwork for printing in the 2021 ACS Yearbook.

Private Lessons – Voice and Band
Tim Rosie, ACS Music Director
Receive one-on-one instruction in music, voice, piano, or band instruments from ACS Music Director Tim Rosie.

Sign Language – 1st-5th
Mrs. Jessica Martin, ACS Staff
Get started learning sign language with the alphabet and common words used in everyday life. You will also learn to sign along with a simple worship song.

Servant’s Heart Club – 2nd-5th
Jennifer DiMaio, ACS Parent
Develop a love for serving God and blessing others in our community by working cooperatively on creative, hands-on projects at meetings on the first Tuesday of each month in the Multi-Purpose Room. Masks must be worn.

Soccer — PK3-5th
Prestige Soccer
Age-based curriculum and skills training provided by professional coaches in a fun-filled, positive environment.

Worship Team – 4th and 5th Grade Students
Teresa Bird, ACS Faculty
The 4th and 5th Grade Worship Teams, led by Mrs. Teresa Bird, rehearse once or twice a week. The teams lead worship at the weekly Elementary and Early Education chapels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Out Our 2021 Winter Schedule of After-School Classes

Check the schedule below for the start dates and  fees for the classes being offered this winter. Registration flyers will be sent home with students this week.   

Art Workshop – 1st-5th 
Sherry Mirakian, ACS Art Teacher

This class begins with mixing color and then using it to create all kinds of special projects! Teacher will work with color printing inks, paint, pastels, and color papers. This class is open to students from 1st grade thru 5th grades. Parents should pick up their children at 4 pm in the Art Classroom trailer or any time after their child will be in After Care trailer.

Band – 4th-12th
Tim Rosie, ACS Music Director

Improve your band skills! This free class offeres two levels: beginner (meets on Mondays) and intermediate (meets on Tuesdays). Approval from Mr. Rosie is needed to join the intermediate class.

Gymnastics – K-5th
Blake’s Gymnastics

Learn the basics of gymnastics and build your skills each week. This 6-session class is designed to enhance your love for movement and make fitness a fun activity.

Intramural Basketball – 2nd-8th
Kaylee Breunig

This program, led by Varsity Girls Coach Kaylee Breunig, will feature 5 weekly sessions of skills development and game play. Young players will be mentored by experienced Varsity Girls’ team members.

Elementary Servant’s Heart Club – 2nd-5th
Jennifer DiMaio

Develop a love for serving God and blessing others in our community by working cooperatively on creative, hands-on projects at meetings on the first Tuesday of each month in the Multi-Purpose Room. Masks must be worn.

Snapology Workshops – PK3-K & 1st-5th
Snapology

Due to COVID restrictions, Snapology has decided to continue offering classes during the 2021 Winter Season. To view the list of classes, please go Virtual.Snapology.com.

Video Production for Beginners
Rhapsody Hahn-Chaney, K-12 Computer Teacher/Library Media Specialist

5-week introductory course on video recording, editing, and screencasting from Google Slides. Will work in the Computer Lab to design and develop videos including one that can be submitted for Bowls of Hope Video Contest. Includes learning how to organize media content.

Worship Team – 4th and 5th Grade Students
Teresa Bird, ACS Faculty

The 4th and 5th Grade Worship Teams, led by Mrs. Teresa Bird, rehearse once or twice a week. The teams lead worship at the weekly Elementary and Early Education chapels.

CLICK HERE to download a copy of the schedule and registration forms. 

New After-School Classes Starting Next Week

There are new After-School Classes starting next week! Intramural Baseball, Art Studio and Art Workshop, and virtual Snapology classes are being offered.  Please see the list of programs being offered for the fall season below.  

CLICK HERE to see to download the registration forms.  Printed copies will also go home with elementary students this week.

 

 

 

New After-School Classes Starting Next Week

There are new after-school programs starting next week! New sessions of Karate, Gymnastics, Snapology and Drama Club for 9th-12th grade students are being offered.

CLICK HERE to see the winter schedule of after-school classes and to download the registration forms.

Check Out Our Winter Schedule of After-School Classes

The winter schedule of After-School Classes is finalized and there is something for everyone. To promote the benefits of health and exercise, there are new sessions for gymnastics and karate starting the last week of January. There’s also a new Snapology class, “Escape Room,” starting on January 31 for 2nd-6th grade students that will encourage them to use their S.T.E.A.M. skills to discover clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles, and manipulate contraptions to complete assigned tasks. Drama Club is also being offered by Miss Amy Culleny for 9th-12th grade students that will start on January 28.

Check the schedule for the start dates and any fees for the other classes being offered this winter. Registration flyers will be sent home with students next week.

CLICK HERE to see the winter schedule of after-school classes and to download the registration forms.

New After-School Ping-Pong Club Begins Monday, February 4

A new after-school Ping-Pong Club will begin on Monday, February 4, meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Led by faculty member Eric Tardif, this club will be a great place for fellowship and fun as well as learning the rules and skills needed to play and win the exciting game of ping-pong.

Servant’s Heart Club Begins Monthly Meetings, Helps Students Bless Others

The 2018-19 Servant’s Heart Club met for the first time after school on Tuesday, October 2. Nearly 20 students in 2nd to 5th grades gathered with volunteer leader and ACS parent Jennifer DiMaio to begin another season of blessing others in creative ways. This year’s first project included making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to be distributed by the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Club members assembled the sandwiches and then packaged them in plastic bags decorated with hand-colored Bible verse cards.

The Servant’s Heart Club is just one of many offerings in the ACS After School Program. Students can participate in a variety of activities and classes like art, band, gymnastics, karate, and more.

CLICK HERE FOR PROGRAM LIST AND DESCRIPTIONS

 

More After School Classes Starting – Servant’s Heart Club & Tumblewheels

Servant’s Heart Club – 2nd-5th Grade – $25

Meets first Tuesday of each month – 3:15-4:00 pm

Develop a love for serving God and blessing others in our community by working cooperatively on creative, hands-on projects. Club is open to ACS and non-ACS students.

 

 

Tumblewheels – PK2-K – $48/month

Thursdays, beginning Oct. 4 – 3:15-4:00pm

Tumble Wheels is a non-competitive mobile gym facility program that travels to ACS in a full-size school bus that has been converted into a gymnasium. Children will learn safe activities on the equipment while developing their self-image through tumbling, music, physical education, motor/movement, social skills, safety, personal care, and encouragement. Class is open to ACS and non-ACS students.  Click Here to register online.

 

CLICK HERE FOR PROGRAM LIST AND DESCRIPTIONS

More After-School Classes Available — Gymnastics Starts Friday, Sept. 28

After-School Band — 4th-12th Grade — Free
M-F, 3:15-4 pm (beginners); Tu-Th, 3:15-4 pm (intermediate)

Improve your band skills! This class includes two levels: beginner (Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00 pm) and intermediate (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:15-4:00 pm). Approval from Mr. Beadle is needed to join the intermediate class.

 

Gymnastics – 1st-5th Grade – $80 – 6 sessions
Fridays, Sept. 28; Oct. 5, 12, 26; Nov. 2 & 30 – 3:15-4:00 pm

Learn the basics of gymnastics and build your skills each week. This 6-session class led by Blake’s Gymnastics is designed to enhance your love for movement and make fitness a fun activity.