Cedar Mill Elementary PTC

Programs

At Cedar Mill Elementary, the enrichment programs are a variety of after-school learning activities and classes offered in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Classes usually take place once a week. A packet of informational flyers is sent home with each child before the start of each session.

MONDAY

African Drumming and World Beats

Time: 3:15-4:15pm
Dates: 1/9—3/19 (No Class: 1/16, 2/20)

Price: $108

Children will learn to play African drums and other rhythm instruments as individuals and as part of a drum circle.  The class will culminate with a performance for family and friends.  Drums will be provided for in-class use.

TUESDAY

Chess Odyssey

Time: 3:15-4:45pm
Dates: 1/10—3/20
Price: $132
Join Cedar Mill's Chess Club.  All skill levels welcomed.

WEDNESDAY

Kids Like Languages:  Spanish

Time: 3:15-4:05pm
Dates: 1/11—3/14
Price: $100
Kids Like Languages makes language and culture fun for children by teaching through drama, art, music, games and everyday situations.
Winter Flyer

Bricks 4 Kidz (Legos):  Session 1

Time: 3:15-4:15pm
Dates: 1/4—2/8
Price: $60

Bricks 4 Kidz (Legos):  Session 2

Time: 3:15-4:15pm
Dates: 2/15 –3/21
Price: $60

Bricks 4 Kidz is a hands-on class, where students will design and build motorized machines and buildings out of LEGO bricks. While exploring engineering, architecture and physics, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.

THURSDAY

Young Rembrandts

Time: 3:15-4:05pm
Dates: 1/12—3/14
Price: $100

We present a bountiful selection of drawings that introduce our students to a fascinating world of color, pattern, and design. Works this year will include still life drawings, color usage and composition and historical and cultural themes.

FRIDAY

Yo-Yo University: Session 1

Time: 3:15-4:05pm
Dates: 1/6-2/10 (No class: 1/27)
Price: $55 (yo-yo included)

Yo-Yo University: Session 2

Time: 3:15-4:05pm
Dates: 2/17-3/23 (No class: 3/9)
Price: $55 (yo-yo included)

From beginners to advanced yo-yoers, Yo-Yo U teaches challenging tricks to all levels.  A high-performance beginner yo-yo is included in the cost of the class.

 

Passport Club

Passport Club is an international geography program that Cedar Mill students, grades 1st thru 5th, participate in. Students learn world locations and identify them on a map. This program is run through parent volunteers. Please help out! Help is needed for checking on Wednesdays and prep work. Contact Wendy Bax.

Check in Dates:

Sept 28               Oct 19                Nov 16                Dec 14                Jan 18
Feb 15                Mar 21                Apr 18                May 16

Art Literacy

Art Literacy is a district-wide “artist-in-a-box” program. Five times a year parent volunteers present lessons on an artist, along with a related art project. You don’t have to be an artist or art historian to participate. If you would like to help contact Colleen Lay and Sue Martinez.

Family Activities and Events

In the past the PTC has offered some fun events at the school like: Back to School BBQ, Movie Nights, Sock Hop and the Carnival. We will be offering fun events like this again this year! 

Science Fair

All Cedar Mill students are invited to participate in the Cedar Mill Science Fair, either individually or in groups.  Every student participant will receive a certificate and will automatically become eligible to be a future world renowned scientist! This year the fair will be held April 20. For ideas, check out Science Buddies.

The Student Stop is a non profit School-Age Care Program which has served Cedar Mill Elementary School Since 1992.  The Student Stop offers a  fun and safe environment for your child and, additionally,  offers parents affordable rates and  flexible scheduling.

 

See their website for more information

www.thestudentstop.org

 

Enrichment Programs

The Student Stop

Before and After School Care Program