Enrichment is a fun and exciting opportunity to expose your child to something new and challenging! We are pleased to announce our FALL 2024 line up of classes. All classes are held at school from 3:25-4:30pm.

 

Please pick up promptly at 4:30pm in the school lobby - no bus service

                                    

CLASS SCHEDULE

  

MONDAYS

6 Weeks: 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2

 

Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making
Grades 3-5

Calling all Swifties!! Please join us for the Eras Tour (Ridgefield’s Version). During this activity you’ll learn how to make a variety of friendship bracelets while listening and dancing to Taylor Swift classics. Each week you will learn and create a different type of friendship bracelet. And of course, just like the Era’s Tour, you can always choose to trade bracelets with friends at the end! We are working on having a bracelet exchange dance party with other groups from other schools in January as well, to continue the fun! Taught by SRMS teacher, Emily Sherwill.

 

Sports Mix

Grades 1-5

Participate in a variety of athletic activities such as soccer, basketball, kickball and hockey just to name a few. This program will also focus on developing skills to improve performance and enjoy physical activity. Students will be exposed to many different team and individual sports throughout the program. This class is taught by Mr. Truchsess, PE Teacher at SES.

 

Chess

Grades 2-5

Chess is the fun game of thinking. It has been proven to develop memory, concentration, focus, logical thinking and problem solving. Classes will involve a combination of learning and supervised playing. The class will be divided into two sections: Intermediate and Beginners. Intermediate students will focus on “tactics” (captures and checks). Beginning students will learn the basics from starting each game to selecting a move.  Connecticut Kids Play Chess, Inc. (CKPCI), probably the largest scholastic chess teaching organization in the state, will run the program. The owner of CKPCI is Glenn Budzinski, who has had a lifelong involvement with chess as a teacher, Expert-rated player and certified tournament director. Many CKPCI students have gone on to become state champions. Taught by CT Kids Play Chess.

 

Spanish

Grades K-2

Spanish is FUN! Through a myriad of activities, students will learn greetings, talk about how they feel, describe the weather and learn other everyday vocabulary and expressions. The focus will be primarily on speaking. Taught by Mrs. Osher and Mrs. Lavender.

 

Magic 1 - Beginner

Grades K-5

Students will learn three magic tricks per session from Tom O’Brien, a full-time professional magician whose credits include appearances on the Fox 61 Morning Show and WFSB’s Better Connecticut. Tom O’Brien is a master at his craft and an excellent and entertaining teacher.  All students will receive magic kits and a magic wand with the props necessary to perform them at home!  Please register soon before the spaces – alakazam – disappear! Taught by Tom O’Brien.

 

Robot Coding Class

Grades K-2

In our Coding Club, we will learn how to code using Chromebooks and robots! We will create fun games and stories, and even make robots move and dance! Coding helps us think creatively and solve problems, and it's super fun to see our ideas come to life on the screen and with our robots. Let's get started on this exciting adventure in coding together! Taught by Mrs. Gonillo.

 

TUESDAYS

6 weeks: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19

 

Magic 2 - Advanced

Grades K-5

Tom O’Brien’s Wizard’s School of Magic is offering this new “advanced” version of his famous Magic class. By popular demand of Wizard School Graduates, this class will include all new magic tricks! This class is intended for students who have already taken Magic with Tom for enrichment.

 

Mini Musicals Senior Edition

Grades 4-5

Reenact one of SES’ favorite mini-musicals on stage: “Be a Bucket Filler." Based on the book “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids” by Carol McCloud. Lots of opportunities for all actors. There are many fun and funny characters to play. Join us in the retelling of this beloved book with great songs like “When You’re Smiling”; “Together Wherever We Go” and “Be Kind to your Parents”; plus a “Be a Bucket Filler” song by Mr. T. Max.

 

Art Spot 2

Grades 3-5

The Art Spot is bringing a very hands-on class to Scotland’s After School programming. First, you’ll create your very own original character in manga or more traditional cartooning. Then, turn that design into a 3d clay sculpture! Learn how to use armatures for creating your piece, use sculpting tools for precision, understand the properties of the polymer clay you’ll use, and how to creatively make your sculpture stand on a base.

 

Ballroom & Latin Dancing

Grades 2-5

Our Kids Ballroom program is not just about teaching ballroom dancing. The dance is a tool for getting the children to break down social barriers, learn about honor and respect, treat others carefully, improve self-confidence, communicate and cooperate, and accept others even if they are different.

 

Karaoke

Grades 3-5

Karaoke is SO much more than singing along to your favorite song. It is just plain fun and it teaches confidence, public speaking, fluency, collaboration, peer encouragement and stage presence.

 

WEDNESDAYS

6 weeks: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13

 

Mini Musicals Junior Edition

Grades 2-3

Re-enact one of SES’ favorite mini-musicals on stage: “The Recess Queen”. Based on the book by Alexis O’Neill. Lots of opportunities for young actors who are new to acting or have some experience. Join us in the re-telling of this beloved book with music by Mr. T!

 

Karate

Grades K-5

This martial arts class is great for beginners and for those who have tried other martial arts styles. SDSS Martial Arts of Ridgefield has put together a fun, active 6-week course of classes that will introduce you to basic martial arts skills and encourage honesty, patience, respect, self control and self discipline in using those skills!

*Each student that signs up will be provided a white belt and will be invited to attend an additional martial arts class at our studio once a week over the 6 week session, at no additional cost. The studio is located in town at 15 Danbury road, in the same plaza with Mannen Restaurant and Bach to Rock.

**NEW THIS SESSION! Any new student who mentions SES when they sign up for lessons at our studio during the month of October will have $100 donated back to SES PTA to help build the new playground!

 

Art Spot 1

Grades K-2

Do you want art fun?? Do you want your kiddos to use their imagination, and be creative? The Art Spot has all this and more for them, in a supportive learning environment. Drawing Sculpting Painting Collage. Join us for this exciting art extravaganza! We’ll use all sort of materials to create art your kids will be proud of. So will you!

 

Yoga/Mindfulness

Grades K-5

Join us after school to learn how to use yoga to relax your mind and body! Yoga is a fun way to stretch and breathe deeply, helping you feel calm and happy. In our club, you will learn simple poses and breathing techniques that can help you when you feel stressed or busy. Remember to bring a mat or towel to sit on, so you can be comfortable while you practice. Get ready to find your inner peace and have fun with friends! Taught by Mrs. Gonillo.

 

Scotty Cares

Grades K-5

Do you like to throw kindness around like confetti? Do you like to fill other people's buckets? If so, then The Scotty Cares Club is for you! During our time together we will learn about different organizations around town and how we can give back, and support the greater community around us. We hope you will join us in creating these meaningful projects! Join Ms. Donovan and Mrs. Hamann both teachers at SES for an afternoon of helping our local communities.

 

  

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FAQs

 

When will we receive confirmation of enrollment?
Before enrichment begins, you will receive an email to confirm your child’s enrollment.

Enrichment classes are open to students in Grade K-5, but please note some classes do have
grade-level restrictions. No refunds will be available once classes begin.