FALL 2025 AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AT LANDELS

Classes begin Tuesday September 2nd

The PTA has organized outside vendors offering enrichment classes, available after school on each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the week. Details and links are listed below for each program. Classes will be available in the fall, winter, and spring trimesters throughout the school year, with many versions of the classes repeating.

Enrichment purpose: These programs are not intended to be simply extended childcare. Children are encouraged to have fun by participating and learning. PTA volunteers will help, but parents are responsible for ensuring students both understand that they are taking an additional class to learn new things, and that students know where they are going or how they are getting home after the program is over. Supervision is not provided outside of program hours (except for lunch on Thursdays). If a class does not meet the minimum registration size, it will be canceled.

See FAQ information at the bottom of this page to learn more details before enrolling, and for other questions please contact afterschool@landelspta.org

Donations: Please sponsor a student or contribute to helping a student who would otherwise not be able to participate take an after school class. The PTA would like to help all students be able to participate. If you would like to support our efforts to be able to do so, please make a tax-deductible donation and specify that you would like your donation to contribute to helping a lower-income family. (Please note that any donations do not affect your registration or priority for enrollment for this trimester or any future programming.)

Volunteer? Want to help the PTA with after school enrichment programs or student transitions from school to classes? Contact: afterschool@landelspta.org

 

CLASS OFFERINGS [ - NEW ENROLLMENT LINKS SOON; SEE KONSTELLA MESSAGING FOR UPDATES - ]

TUESDAYS:

Play and Learn Spanish with Let’s Play in Spanish (Gr K-2) [ Enroll here coming soon ]

Let’s Play in Spanish is a joyful language program that brings Spanish to life through music, movement, puppetry, storytelling, and play! Our classes are filled with energy, laughter, and unforgettable moments that make learning Spanish feel natural and fun. Through songs, games, and interactive activities, children build vocabulary and phrases in a meaningful, memorable way. Our program gently instills a love for Spanish in young children, creating a joyful foundation that can last a lifetime. Vamos a cantar, jugar y aprender!

Time and dates: Tuesdays 3:00-4:00, 9/2-11/18, no class 10/14, 11/11

Cost and sessions: $[TBD approx. $360 for 9 sessions]

My First Code with Python with Code for Fun (Gr 4-5) [ Enroll here coming soon ]

This course offers an exciting way to bridge the gap between block-based and text-based coding. It combines the logical world of programming with creativity and fun! Using the EduBlocks platform, students will smoothly transition into Python programming, watching their imagination come alive as they create shapes, patterns, and simple games. This course is beginner friendly, but will challenge and engage students of all programming levels. Code For Fun instructors are experts in computer science and strive to make every session fun and engaging for all students.

Time and dates: Tuesdays 3:00-4:00, 9/2-11/18, no class 10/14, 11/11

Cost and sessions: $[TBD approx. $325 for 10 sessions]

Lando Sculpting Clay (Gr 1-3) [ Enroll here coming soon ] Join the Waitlist to be contacted as soon as a spot becomes available**

Unlock artistic passion with our unique sculpting technique class, developed by experts from the Rhode Island School of Design. Students explore fundamental concepts such as color theory and structural supports while learning to simplify complex forms. Each session introduces new and exciting projects from our extensive library of builds, ensuring fresh challenges and creative fun for all skill levels. In addition, students can take home their unique sculptures to showcase their growing skills.

Time and dates: Tuesdays 3:00-5:00, 9/2-12/16, early outdoor class 10/14 12:35-2:35, no class 11/11, 11/25

Cost and sessions: $[TBD] per 2hr session w/snack provided, pay monthly, 14 sessions. **Enrollment for this program runs on a subscription model and, when enrollment is full, new spots open whenever a family discontinues or ages out

WEDNESDAYS:

Hands on Cooking with Nibble n Gobble (Gr K-5) [ Enroll here coming soon ]

Nibble n Gobble makes healthy eating simple and fun. Children make simple, delicious, nutritious and colorful dishes. In this class we will be cooking nut-free vegetarian dishes that are easy enough for kids to recreate at home and are made with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Students will learn about making good food choices in a fun way with activities to engage all of their senses.

Time and dates: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00, 9/3-11/19, no class 10/15

Cost and sessions: $440 for 11 sessions

Tennis & Pickleball with SBA (Gr K-3) [ Enroll here coming soon ]

Students will learn and play both tennis and pickleball (6:3 total alternating days of each, respectively) in a supportive and fun environment. For both portions of this program, portable nets are set up on blacktop, creating a versatile playing surface. The goal is to inspire a love for both sports and encourage students to continue their journeys on real tennis and pickleball courts. Students will develop their skills by utilizing pickleballs and low compression tennis balls, specifically designed to enhance learning for beginners. Through a variety of interactive games and activities, students will improve their hand-eye coordination, footwork, and overall technique while having a blast! All equipment, including rackets and paddles, is provided.

Time and dates: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00, 9/3-11/19, no class 10/15

Cost and sessions: $345 for 11 sessions (alternating often for 7 total tennis and 4 total pickleball)

Amusement Park Adventures Engineering with Snapology (Gr 2-5) Enroll here

In Amusement Park Engineering class, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling! Students will learn basic physics by examining how the concepts of centripetal and centrifugal force, potential and kinetic energy, gravitational force, and angular momentum apply to the engineering of amusement park rides. Students will get to see these concepts come to life in their own models, enhancing their learning and making difficult concepts much easier to understand.

Time and dates: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00, 9/3-11/19, no class 10/15

Cost and sessions: $295 for 11 sessions

THURSDAYS:

Chess with Bay Area Chess (Gr 1-5) [Enroll here coming soon]

Bay Area chess combines fun and learning while promoting a team spirit where everyone helps each other succeed and improve. Our chess program will cover the very basics for students new to the game while also challenging experienced players with more advanced concepts. Students will have the opportunity to learn all the basics of chess and explore deeper strategies, new perspectives on problem solving, tournament preparation and more! Students will also learn valuable life skills through chess, such as winning and losing with grace, sportsmanship, patience and team spirit. Our mission is to transform and enrich the lives of students through chess. (BAC accepts kindergartners if they either already know the basics of the game (can play a complete game), or the Kinder is a sibling of an older enrolled student.)

Time and dates: Thursdays 12:35-1:35, no class 10/9, 10/16

Cost and sessions: $[TBD approx. $380 for 10 sessions]

Basketball with One on One Basketball (Gr K - 5) [Enroll here coming soon]

This one hour per week basketball class will focus on putting FUN into the fundamentals. Coaches will work on fundamental skill development (dribbling, passing, shooting, defending) for the first 40 minutes of class followed by skill-specific games and scrimmages for the final 20 minutes each week. Please note, we will generally have two grade-level groups (K-2nd & 3rd-5th), and we will provide lunchtime supervision at Landels starting at 12:10 before getting on the court for class.

Time and dates: Thursdays 12:35-1:35, 9/4-11/20, no class 10/9, includes lunch supervision by One on One Basketball coaches from 12:10-12:35

Cost and sessions: $[TBD approx. $440 for 11 sessions]

Art Club with CSMA faculty (Gr K-2) [ Requests for registration will be here and open at 9:00am on XXXXXX ]

Art Club is a PTA-sponsored activity and facilitated by the PTA, but with instruction provided by CSMA faculty. Students will paint, draw and build with support and instruction from the same CSMA instructor that teaches regularly at Landels.

Time and dates: Thursdays 12:35-1:35, 9/4-11/20, no class 10/9, 10/16

Cost and sessions: $[TBD approximately $215 for 10 sessions]

Lando LEGO Engineering (Gr 1-3) [ Enroll here coming soon ] Join the Waitlist to be contacted as soon as a spot becomes available**

Students discover an excitement for engineering as they design, prototype, and test solutions to real-world challenges with LEGO bricks — building grittiness and problem-solving skills along the way. Each class features progressively challenging levels of a distinct engineering problem, like building domes that withstand asteroids, designing air cannons to launch circus performers, or creating air filters to remove debris. Plus, we regularly share class learnings and photos of each student’s creations with families after class.

Time and dates: Thursdays 12:35-2:35, 9/4-12/18, no class 10/9, 10/16, 11/27

Cost and sessions: $[TBD] per 2hr session w/snack provided, pay monthly, 18 sessions. **Enrollment for this program runs on a subscription model and, when enrollment is full, new spots open whenever a family discontinues or ages out

FAQs

  • Students line up outside behind the Principal's office for attendance prior to the beginning of their after-school enrichment class. Landels PTA volunteer(s) and staff from vendors will be present at this location to verify attendance before the start of class.

    If your child will also be attending an aftercare program (YMCA, RaS, BtB), they should report to their respective program immediately after school to “check in” and confirm that they will be there later, and you should notify that program that your child will be participating in an enrichment class on a specific day. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to ensure students know which days they are scheduled to attend an after school program.

  • Students are supposed to have a "lunch period" if they remain on campus after school dismissal on Thursdays.

    For children participating in a Thursday after-school class, parents should plan for students to eat lunch before their program starts, as part of showing up ready to participate. Enrichment classes have been scheduled so that they will not begin until 12:35, allowing students time to eat lunch. PTA volunteers will be available around the lunch tables area to assist to...

    (a) encourage kids to eat something before going to an enrichment class,

    (b) make sure the kids in aftercare programs (YMCA, Right at School, BtB) have checked in and know which class they are going to and when they need to get there, and

    (c) make sure that aftercare programs know which children will be returning to them after an enrichment class. (For K-2 students, the PTA will help kids return to their aftercare programs at the end of their enrichment class.)

    Please note that PTA volunteers can provide assistance only as available, and PTA volunteers are not licensed child supervisors.

  • Yes! If your child is in an aftercare program, they should report to their respective program immediately after school to “check in” and let the aftercare program know that they will be attending another class first, and then return to line up for attendance with the enrichment class outside the Principal's office. You should also notify the aftercare program that your child will be participating in an enrichment class on a specific day of the week.

    For Thursday after-school class AND an aftercare program, parents should plan for students to eat lunch before their enrichment class starts, either with their aftercare program or on their own at the Landels' lunch tables. PTA volunteers will be available around the lunch tables area to assist to...

    (a) encourage kids to eat something before going to an enrichment class,

    (b) make sure the kids in aftercare programs (YMCA, Right at School, BtB) have checked in and know which class they are going to and when they need to get there, and

    (c) make sure that aftercare programs know which children will be returning to them after an enrichment class. (For K-2 students, the PTA will help kids return to their aftercare programs at the end of their enrichment class.)

    Please note that PTA volunteers can provide assistance only as available, and PTA volunteers are not licensed child supervisors.

  • Pick up your child directly from the after-school activity classroom, unless otherwise specified. You will be provided with the Landels' classroom number at the time of registration or shortly thereafter.

    If you are late to pick up your child, please collect them from the main office rather than the classroom.

    If your child will also be attending an aftercare program (YMCA, RaS, BtB) on the same day, your child will be dismissed from the enrichment class to the aftercare program and you will pick up your child from the aftercare program.

  • Yes, especially for the young children. While teachers are not responsible for your child attending any after-school enrichment program, it will be very helpful for them to know if your child will be dismissed somewhere differently on a particular day of the week.

  • No, these classes are not taught by Landels teachers and staff.

    These classes are taught by professional vendors not associated with the Landels or MVWSD administration, and parents should not expect to have Landels teachers or staff present during these enrichment classes.

  • No, these classes are taught by professional vendors that operate completely independent of the PTA. PTA volunteers have done their best to organize a helpful and diverse schedule of offerings, to liaise between vendors and the school, and to find reputable programs and vendors to invite onto our Landels community campus.

  • No. PTA volunteers will announce when it is time for class and be available to help students find their classes when assistance is needed. The volunteers are not responsible for providing childcare and are not responsible for ensuring student attendance. PTA volunteers will encourage children to attend their enrichment classes, but will not require nor demand that children attend.

  • Students participating in after school enrichment classes are expected to treat after-school Instructors with as much respect as any of their regular Landels' teachers, and to listen to and follow the directions of those Instructors accordingly. Lack of participation and misbehavior disrupts the quality of the learning environment overall, and it is not fair to other children whose families have also paid to participate.

    Parents will be notified if a child chooses not to participate. This is simply intended to be helpful to the parents and promote a more rewarding experience for all children.

    In the case of misbehavior or class disruption, Instructors will contact parents and/or work with a Landels’ PTA volunteer in order to make sure that a child’s parents are notified and informed about the potential issue as soon as possible. The goal is to get the child back on track to participate and enjoy the activities of the class. After this initial notification, the child will be given another chance. However, misbehavior cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt and hinder the learning environment for everyone else, and a child will be removed from a class without refund if there is not sufficient improvement.

  • Refunds and cancellation policies are determined by individual vendors, and are usually very generous. Some vendors even offer free trial classes. Most vendors offer cancellation policies with opportunities for a full refund if a class must be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Please see the registration information from individual vendors for their respective policies regarding cancellations and refunds.

  • It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to ensure students know which days they are scheduled to attend an after-school program, to ensure that their child is either picked up on time at their end of their class or attends an aftercare program, and, in the case of Thursdays, that their child will be able to eat something before participating in their Thursday class. If any disciplinary requests are needed, parents will be asked to remind their child that instructors and the educational environment should be treated with just as much respect as regular Landels teachers and class.