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.