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AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Winter Session 2022
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLINE REGISTRATION WINTER SESSION
OPENS: CLOSES: CLASSES BEGIN:
Thursday, January 6 Thursday, January 13 Monday, January 24
Programs & Prices
Grade Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Traveling Through Tae Kwon Do Ballet Petite
Food 7 Classes 6 Classes
Kindergarten
6 Classes $315/session $280/session
$210/session
TGA Tennis Tae Kwon Do Hip Hop Dance
6 Classes 7 Classes 6 Classes
Grade 1
$270/session $315/session $270/session
Tee Time Golf Minecraft Yoga & Balance
6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes
Grade 2
$270/session $270/session $210/session
Chess Tee Time Golf Stitch It Fashion
6 Classes 7 Classes 6 Classes
Grade 3
$270/session $315/session $270/session
Floor Hockey Python TGA Volleyball
6 Classes Programming 7 Classes
Grade 4
$270/session 6 Classes $315/session
$210/session
Floor Hockey Scratch
6 Classes Programming
Grade 5
$270/session 6 Classes
$270/session
Yoga & Balance
6 Classes
Grade 6
$210/session
Private music lessons for all grades available Monday-Friday.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6 Classes ($360/session)
Wednesday: 7 Classes ($420/session)
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Policies & Procedures
REGISTRATION
• Registration for Winter After-School Activities opens January 6 and closes January 13. Late
registration begins January 14 and closes January 31. Children may enter a class already
in progress as long as there is space available and with the permission of the instructor.
However, if registering after January 14, a late fee of $25 per class will be applied.
• Registration is available through your Veracross Parent Portal.
• Families with multiple students will need to register each child seperately.
• Once you have completed registration, you will receive an individual email with all of your
chosen activities for each student.
• We make every effort to offer a variety of classes. However, St. Patrick’s reserves the right
to cancel any program due to lack of sufficient enrollment. You will be notified by January
31, if the class will be cancelled.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• Please note that you MUST cancel your registration no later than 24 hours after your first
class has been completed in order to receive a 75% refund. If you DO NOT cancel your
registration within 24 hours of your first class, you will be charged 75% of the program
fee.
• To cancel, please email Eby Okonkwo at okonkwoe@stpatsdc.org and provide your child’s
name, your phone number, and the After-School Activity information.
• Please note that you are not able to cancel your registration online.
MAKE-UP DATE
• In the event an instructor cancels a class or if weather causes a cancellation, a make-up date
will be used as a substitute class, if available.
DISMISSAL
• The timeframe for each After-School Activity is clearly noted in the brochure and will be
provided in your registration confirmation email. In an effort to maintain COVID-19 protocols,
we ask that all students be picked up promptly at the end of their class.
• If your child is not picked up within 15 minutes of the class ending, we will escort your child to
Extended Day and bill you the $50 Extended Day Drop-In fee.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
• All fees for After-School Activities are billed through the Business Office. Please address all
payment-related questions to Minnie Ivery at iverym@stpatsdc.org.
Kindergarten Activities
Traveling Through Food with Mrs. K
Day/Time: Monday, 3:00-4:00 PM
Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 28; March 7 (March 14 make-up date)
Let your child’s curiosity—and appetite—run wild while your child learns how to
make scrumptious delicacies from cultures across the globe. Students will also learn
kitchen vocabulary. Food is one thing that connects people globally. We all eat,
we all have to eat, and we all love to eat. We may not all speak the same language
throughout the world but we all have food in common.
Tae Kwon Do
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3:00-3:45 PM (Note early end-time)
Dates: January 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, March 9 (No make-up date)
This Tae Kwon Do class provides an overview of fundamental principles and techniques
of one of the world’s most popular martial art styles. Students of all levels and physical
abilities are welcome, with no previous experience necessary. The class is taught at
moderate physical intensity so all participants can comfortably train to their own
ability. The class will be taught to improve the body, mind, and spirit, while increasing
strength, balance, and coordination and promoting self-confidence.
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Winter Session 2022
Ballet Petite
Day/Time: Thursday, 3:15-4:15 PM
Dates: January 27; February 3, 10,17, 24; March 3 (Make-up date March 10)
Ballet Petite is an enriching dance and performing arts program that creates an
imaginative and culturally rich environment through the use of movement. Students
will be transformed through literature and classical music, handmade costumes, and
props. They will enjoy new ballet progressions and dance techniques weekly.
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Grade 1 Activities
TGA Tennis
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3:15-4:15 PM
Dates: January 25; February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8 (Make-up date March 15)
The USTA and TGA bring a tennis court to you! We offer an introduction to the sport in
an engaging and supportive environment. While learning the basic foundations and
etiquette of tennis, students will also improve their fine-motor skills and coordination
through games and drills. Coaches use teachable moments during classes to promote
life skills such as honesty and sportsmanship. Tennis racquets are provided.
Tae Kwon Do
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3:45-4:30 PM (Students drop in to Extended Day at no cost; note late end-time)
Dates: January 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, March 9 (No make-up date)
This Tae Kwon Do class provides an overview of fundamental principles and techniques
of one of the world’s most popular martial art styles. Students of all levels and physical
abilities are welcome, with no previous experience necessary. The class is taught at
moderate physical intensity so all participants can comfortably train to their own
ability. The class will be taught to improve the body, mind, and spirit, while increasing
strength, balance, and coordination and promoting self-confidence.
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Winter Session 2022
Hip Hop Dance
Day/Time: Thursday, 3:00-4:00 PM
Dates: January 27; February 3, 10,17, 24; March 3 (Make-up date March 10)
Students will learn hip hop dance techniques including breakdancing, popping and
locking, and freezes, as well as iconic hip hop movements including the moon walk,
the cabbage patch, the kid in play, the snake, and more! Students collaborate and
learn funky routines to some of the best beats around and let their inner star shine
through breakdance battles and more. Additional emphasis on style, contemporary
choreography, movement vocabulary, strengthening and conditioning, rhythm,
personal expression, and having fun! Don’t miss out on this unique class!
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Grade 2 Activities
Tee Time Golf
Day/Time: Monday, 3:15-4:15 PM
Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 28; March 7 (Make-up date March 14)
A beginners golf class designed to help students acquire and hone the skills needed
to play great golf. Activities will include golf skill stations, contests, special events,
and on-course play. During class meetings, participants are taught the fundamentals,
rules, and etiquette of golf along with a curriculum of life skills. All classes are led by a
PGA professional or other qualified golf instructor.
Minecraft
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3:00-4:00 PM
Dates: January 25; February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8 (Make-up date March 15)
We invite you to join the Minecraft Club as we build our own civilizations. Students
will learn how to build blocks and structures using programming and also discover
how to create their own mini-games in Minecraft. Students will learn problem-solving
and practice teamwork and collaboration to accomplish group missions and plan
out their world. Students will explore their creativity by building villages, castles,
monuments, working machines, and countless other possibilities!
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Winter Session 2022
Yoga & Balance with Mr. Castro
Day/Time: Friday, 3:00-4:00 PM
Dates: January 28; February 4, 11,18, 25; March 4 (No make-up date)
This yoga class incorporates character education through games, movement, and yoga
poses. The children will be taught responsibility through listening, compassion, self-
esteem, patience, and kindness. These values inspire children to live better on and off the
yoga mat. Please note that a new yoga mat is included in the class fee.
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Grade 3 Activities
Chess
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3:00-4:00 PM
Dates: January 25; February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8 (Make-up date March 15)
David Paulina has been playing chess for more than 20 years and has taught chess
at several Washington-area independent schools, including St. Patrick’s. In chess,
students learn how to apply different strategies for opening, middle, and end
games. Students learn to analyze their games to see where they did great and how
to improve. Students practice playing a minimum of 30 minutes each class and are
paired with others of the same skill level.
Tee Time Golf
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3:15-4:15 PM
Dates: January 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9 (No make-up date)
A beginners golf class designed to help students acquire and hone the skills needed
to play great golf. Activities will include golf skill stations, contests, special events,
and on-course play. During class meetings, participants are taught the fundamentals,
rules, and etiquette of golf along with a curriculum of life skills. All classes are led by a
PGA professional or other qualified golf instructor.
10Winter Session 2022
Stitch It Fashion
Day/Time: Thursday, 3:15-4:15 PM
Dates: January 27; February 3, 10,17, 24; March 3 (Make-up date March 10)
Are you looking for an engaging and creative way for your children to express
themselves? If you answered yes, Stitch It is just for you—and them! In this class,
students are provided all supplies and a sewing machine. They learn the basics of
hand stitching, the art of clothing construction, and how to properly use the sewing
machine. Students will also learn sewing terminology and create beautiful projects
that will be treasured for a lifetime. We hope to “stitch it” with you soon!
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11Grade 4 Activities
Floor Hockey
Day/Time: Monday, 3:15-4:15 PM
Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 28; March 7 (Make-up date March 14)
Come join in for St. Patrick’s after-school floor hockey! This beginners class combines
skills training, team games and, most importantly, active play! Be sure to eat plenty
of carbs before these practices, as the games are back-and-forth with a lot of running.
We will teach the students how to pass and shoot like the pros. Let’s see if your child
has what it takes to be a Stanley Cup Champion!
Python Programming
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3:00-4:00 PM
Dates: January 25; February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8 (Make Up Date March 15)
Students will have a blast with Mr. Cooke, junior systems administrator at St.
Patrick’s! Students will learn how to code engaging, colorful apps and games in the
programming language Python, which is the most powerful language used at tech
companies and in colleges worldwide. Students will learn via live instruction and by
completing short Chromebook-based projects. The goal by the end of the course is to
develop an understanding of coding and its applications and to create an app of the
participant’s choice by using the applications taught in class.
12Winter Session 2022
TGA Volleyball
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3:00-4:00 PM
Dates: January 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9 (No make-up date)
This course introduces students to basic skills and knowledge associated with volleyball,
including passing, serving, setting, and spiking. By applying these principles through
active participation, students develop the necessary skills and knowledge to play
volleyball. In addition, this course provides students with opportunities to improve
physical fitness, acquire knowledge of fitness concepts, and practice positive personal
and social skills. Students will gain an understanding of how a wellness lifestyle affects
one’s health, fitness, and physical performance.
13Grade 5 Activities
Floor Hockey
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3:15-4:15 PM
Dates: January 25; February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8 (Make-Up Date March 15)
Come join in for St. Patrick’s after-school floor hockey! This beginners class combines
skills training, team games and, most importantly, active play! Be sure to eat plenty
of carbs before these practices, as the games are back-and-forth with a lot of running.
We will teach the students how to pass and shoot like the pros. Let’s see if your child
has what it takes to be a Stanley Cup Champion!
Scratch Programming
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3:00-4:00 PM
Dates: January 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9 (No make-up date)
Whizara’s Scratch programming course offers an engaging way for students to
start thinking like programmers as they explore and develop imaginative stories,
animations, and games using MIT’s Scratch programming interface. Students learn
the block-based programming concepts of motion, looks, sound, events, loops,
conditionals, game mechanics, operators, and variables. Students get creative with
designing, drawing, recording, and storyboarding personalized projects using
the drag- and-drop visual programming interface. The course further reinforces
computational concepts of sequencing, pattern recognition, parallelism, and
algorithmic thinking.
14Grade 6 Activities
Yoga & Balance with Mr. Castro
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3:15-4:00 PM
Dates: January 25; February 1, 8, 15; March 2, 9 (Make-up date March 15)
This yoga class incorporates character education through games, movement, and
yoga poses. The children will be taught responsibility through listening, compassion,
self-esteem, patience, and kindness. These values inspire children to live better on
and off the yoga mat. Please note that a new yoga mat is included in the class fee.
15Private Music Lessons
Private Music Lessons
Day/Time: Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00 PM
Monday Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 28; March 7 (Make-up date March 14)
Tuesday Dates: Dates: January 25; February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8 (Make-up date March 15)
Wednesday Dates: January 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9 (No make-up date)
Thursday Dates: January 27; February 3, 10,17, 24; March 3 (Make-up date March 10)
Friday Dates: January 28; February 4, 11,18, 25; March 4 (No make-up date)
Piano/Keyboard Lessons
Piano/keyboard lessons for beginners focus on piano basics, including learning to
read notes, read rhythms, play scales, play basic chords, and other tools essential to
play any style of music. Introduce your child to the wonderful world of music with
piano lessons. In this piano/keyboard course, students will meet with one of our
skilled piano instructors to learn the fundamentals of playing the piano, including
proper hand position, getting to know the keys, understanding rhythm, and much
more. Students will learn by seeing and doing. Access to a piano or keyboard at home
would be great but is not a requirement. This class is a great way to introduce any young
child to the joy of playing.
Drum & Percussion Lessons
Introduce your child to the wonderful world of music through Drum and Percussion
lessons. This class is based on building a foundation of music reading, performance,
technique, and aural skills as it applies to the drums. Each lesson starts with a warm-up
including various exercises taught and provided to the students. After the warm-up,
the lesson material will be presented to the students in the form of handouts, call-and-
response activities, or from a lesson book.
16Winter Session 2022
Private Music Lessons
Day/Time: Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00 PM
Monday Dates: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 28; March 7 (Make-up date March 14)
Tuesday Dates: Dates: January 25; February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8 (Make-up date March 15)
Wednesday Dates: January 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9 (No make-up date)
Thursday Dates: January 27; February 3, 10,17, 24; March 3 (Make-up date March 10)
Friday Dates: January 28; February 4, 11,18, 25; March 4 (No make-up date)
Guitar Lessons
Guitar players of all skill levels are welcome! Students will explore the fundamentals
of guitar, including how to hold a guitar, the numbering system, each guitar string,
becoming comfortable with the fretboard and other parts of the guitar, and more. As
they improve their skill set, participants will explore how to tune their guitar, scales,
chords, arpeggios, and rhythm. Students will learn everything they need to play their first
guitar song. Please note: This beautiful and complex instrument is best taught to Grade
2 students and above.
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