After School Enrichment Programs

A variety of after school programs are offered to enrich the school curriculum. For more information on the following programs or to sign up, please contact Karen at (847)498-1105.

• Literature
• Language
• Music
• Sports

Literature

Poetry, Robert Louis Stevenson (Primary & Extended Day)
For more than 150 years, the poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson has delighted children and enchanted those of us who remain young at heart. His words capture timeless themes of childhood; his simple, musical rhyme makes reading joyful and fun.

After enjoying a light snack together, Mrs. Rogers will read a poem with all the drama, enthusiasm and joy she continues to discover in Stevenson's work. The children will then complete a craft or art project related to the poem. Click here to read more.

Classical Literature, The American Short Story (Elementary)
Although brief in form, the short story is a powerful literary genre; the message is potent, the story is irresistible, and the language is exquisite. It is quite often how we fall in love with classical literature. Do you recall The Falling of the House of Usher, Rip Van Winkle or A Christmas Memory? These have been the beginnings of many a bookworm.

Work will include the reading of the story, the information about the author and the historical and cultural background, the discussion about the significance of the subject matter, and the appreciation of the language followed by a small writing assignment and fun projects.

Language

Spanish
Taught by Senorita Ordosgoitia. Full immersion Spanish lessons focus on vocabulary, language skills and cultural experience.

Music

Piano (Grades K-6)
See Piano in the Performing Arts section.

Sports

Primary Gymnastics (3-4 yrs)
Children will have lunch together, provided by the school. Gymnastics follows with children working on developing basic motor skills as well as spatial awareness and overall coordination. Tumbling skills, balance beam, turning bar and mini trampoline will be used.

Extended Day Gymnastics (4.5-6yrs)
Fully equipped gymnasium - students learn balance beam, high bar, even bar, tumbling and creative movement.

Extended Day Sports (4.5-6yrs)
Children learn sportsmanship and teamwork while learning the fundamentals of basketball, soccer, baseball, etc.

Elementary Sports (Grades 1-6)
Fundamentals of team sports including, but not limited to, football, baseball, basketball, tennis and soccer. This class will help provide drills and situational strategies that junior athletes need to become competent team players.

Elementary Games (Grades 1-6)
All the favorite playground classics - children enjoy kickball, dodgeball, and other competitive and cooperative group games. The focus is centered around team work and game strategies.