Hello John Green Families!!!!
We are delighted to be offering in-person after school classes again. We have some of your favorite teachers back and some new courses to offer you.
We are offering a dynamic selection of courses available from 1st Grade through to 5th Grade. Below is the list of courses we are offering at John Green Elementary.
Spring Session 2023 - 2024
- Actors Workshop (Monday)
- Advanced LEGO® Robotics (Friday)
- Art Integration for Grades K-5 (Friday)
- Believe It Or Not Island© (Monday)
- Chess Academy for Kids (Tuesday)
- Chess Academy for Kids (Wednesday)
- Clean Technology & Electrical Circuits (Friday)
- Creatif: Exploring Art through Drawing and Painting (Wednesday))
- Creatif: Springtime Kawaii Art (Tuesday)
- Entrepreneurship, Finance & Public Speaking Combo Class! (Thursday)
- Fun With Drawing! (Tuesday)
- Game Development (Thursday)
- LEGO Engineering & Design Thinking Class (2 Hour - Monday)
- LEGO® Robotics (Wednesday)
- Mandarin Immersion Class for K-Grade 3 (Thursday)
- Mindfulness & Yoga (Thursday)
- Noetic Math – Inspire the Mathematician Within Your Student (Thursday)
- Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies - Literary Fiction for Grades 1-2 (Monday)
- Spanish Safari: Sing, Rhyme, Play, and Write! - For Grades K-5 (Wednesday)
- WordSMASH! for Grades 3-5: Reading and Word Fun (Wednesday)
Actors' Workshop! (Monday)
Instructor: Professional Actors from Kenn Adams Synergy Theater
Grade Level: 1- 5
Day/Dates: Monday – March 11, 18, 25 | April 8, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2.05 - 3.12pm
Room: Library
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing -$196 After March 4 - $210
It’s laughter, learning and limelight with the After School Drama Club - The Actor’s Workshop! Through a fun series of theater games, acting exercises and scripted scene work, this introductory acting class teaches the fundamentals of the actor’s craft. Students explore the “three tools of the actor” – voice, body and imagination – as they learn how to create characters, interpret scripts and perform for an audience. The class teaches true theater skills such as stagecraft, emotionally truthful acting, and professional theater etiquette, while encouraging creativity and inspiring the imagination. The class culminates with a workshop presentation of scenes and monologues for an invited audience.
Take it once or take it again and again! Students are encouraged to repeat the program several times. While the overall objectives remain the same, there are always new games, new activities and new performance scenes to keep the program varied and interesting. As students progress through successive iterations of the program, they continue to work on more sophisticated material in order to ensure that their skills continue to grow and that they are being appropriately challenged.
Advanced LEGO® Robotics
Prerequisite: To enroll in this course you MUST have first completed our Lego Robotics, WeDo Lego Robotics for Elementary Students or some other beginning Robotics class so your child is familiar with the basics of block coding. Otherwise, students should enroll in the Lego Robotics class at least once before enrolling in the Advanced Lego Robotics course.
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Friday – March 15, 22 | April 12, 19, 26 | May 3, 10, 17, 24
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 Minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:12pm
Room: E4
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 8 - $210
Do you have a budding engineer in your family and a child who just can’t get enough of building and problem solving? Then the Advanced Lego Robotic course might be just the class you’re looking for. Working in teams, students will participate in an interactive engineering design process and will be challenged to construct more complex and dynamic robot projects that enable them to successfully complete a series of engineering challenges.
Note: For students who enjoy this class you can enroll in it twice without repeating any of the same projects.
Art Integration for Grades K-5
Note: Students may re-enroll in all Talent Nook courses as the themes change from session to session and the students will learn new curriculum each time they enroll in one of their courses.
Instructor: Talent Nook Writing Academy
Grade Level: K - 5
Day/Dates: Friday - March 15, 22 | April 12, 19, 26 | May 3, 10, 17, 24
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:12pm
Room: B9
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After March 8 - $210
Dive into the world of Art Integration for grades K-5, where our curriculum seamlessly blends art with core subjects, fostering enhanced problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Whether your child is in kindergarten or fifth grade, they'll explore captivating themes, cultivating a love for learning beyond textbooks.
With weekly themes like Animals and their habitats, Bilateral Symmetry, and the Solar System, students engage in Science, Math, History, and Language Arts. From creating cartoon characters to crafting 3D models using colors, pencils, or recycled materials, our program ensures a perfect blend of fun and learning.
Art Integration empowers students to:
1) Think innovatively across grade levels.
2) Visualize abstract ideas, linking math symbols to real-world applications.
3) Enhance fine motor skills through activities like drawing and crafting.
Art Integration creates well-rounded individuals with a deep understanding of subjects and an appreciation for the arts.
Believe It Or Not Island©
Instructor: Challenge Island Instructor
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – March 11, 18, 25 | April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: E4
Tuition: Early Bird - $205 After March 4 - $215
Take a deep breath and dive into the most mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, eye-popping island ever! You and a STEAM Team® of friends will take on unbelievable engineering challenges inspired by zany, wacky, wild, 100% true facts! From amazing animals to extreme sports; from epic earthquakes to outer space; from breathtaking rescues to crazy competitions - Believe It Or Not Island is sure to be an all-time record breaker!
Chess Academy for Kids (Tuesday) - 2 classes
Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 2 and 3 - 5 (2 classes)
Day/Dates: Tuesday – March 12, 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: Grades 1-2 in A19 and Grades 3-5 in the Library
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $198 After March 5 - $210
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy!
This program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, and stay focused. Specially designed for young players with various levels of chess experience (Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced) the course offers easy-to-follow instructions, individual recommendations and preparation for chess tournaments. Parents can monitor kids’ progress by using our FREE mobile application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY easily downloadable from AppStore with unlimited chess games, studies, puzzles and tournaments.
Our students learn chess tactics and strategies and quickly become decent players ready for any challenge. We also offer make-up classes in online format (2 per semester) to kids who miss their regular class at school. Our students are provided with all necessary chess equipment for lessons so all they need to bring is a big smile and a willingness to win!
6 Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess
- Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities.
- Enhances reading and math skills.
- Fosters critical-thinking and creativity in young minds.
- Encourages and rewards hard work.
- Develops problem solving skills.
- Exercises both sides of your brain.
Chess Academy for Kids (Wednesday)
Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday – March 13, 20, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: Library
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $198 After March 6 - $210
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy!
This program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, and stay focused. Specially designed for young players with various levels of chess experience (Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced) the course offers easy-to-follow instructions, individual recommendations and preparation for chess tournaments. Parents can monitor kids’ progress by using our FREE mobile application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY easily downloadable from AppStore with unlimited chess games, studies, puzzles and tournaments.
Our students learn chess tactics and strategies and quickly become decent players ready for any challenge. We also offer make-up classes in online format (2 per semester) to kids who miss their regular class at school. Our students are provided with all necessary chess equipment for lessons so all they need to bring is a big smile and a willingness to win!
6 Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess
- Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities.
- Enhances reading and math skills.
- Fosters critical-thinking and creativity in young minds.
- Encourages and rewards hard work.
- Develops problem solving skills.
- Exercises both sides of your brain.
Clean Technology & Electrical Circuits
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Levels: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Friday – March 15, 22 | April 12, 19, 26 | May 3, 10, 17, 24
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 Minutes
Time: 3.05 - 4.12pm
Room: E4
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 8 - $210
Let your student explore the world of engineering, electronics and circuitry in this new and creative course designed to inspire your students’s interest in new forms of technology. This innovative and hands-on course combines electrical engineering and helps your student learn about important concepts like clean energy.
During the class, students will build their own circuits and learn in-depth about electricity, batteries, parallel and series circuits, resistors, switches, transistors and more.
Our instructors will teach basic engineering, electronics and circuitry concepts by building components (musical doorbell, siren, motion detectors, 2 speed fan with lights and many more) using hands-on Snap Circuit kits.
Students will also learn and build clean energy tools such as electric cars, windmills, solar powered car, and hand-generated power in addition to geothermal, hydrogen fuel cells, wind, solar, tidal, hydro, and other technologies. The class is perfect for budding environmentalists and future engineers!
Creatif: Exploring Art through Drawing and Painting
Instructor: Creatif Art Instructor
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Date: Wednesday – March 13, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 2:05 – 3:20pm
Room: B12
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 6 - $210
Join us for an exciting and interactive drawing and painting class tailored specifically for young artists. Through this fun session they will be introduced to basic drawing and painting skills. They'll have the opportunity to express themselves artistically, creating vibrant artworks.
No prior experience required as this class is designed to inspire creativity and foster a love for art. Join us as we embark on a colorful journey of self-expression and creativity! Enroll your child today to ignite their passion for drawing and painting.
Creatif: Springtime Kawaii Art
Instructor: Creatif Art Instructor
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Date: Tuesday – March 12, 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 2:05 – 3:20pm
Room: B7
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 5 - $210
Creatif is excited to invite your child to a delightful spring-themed Kawaii art adventure! Join us for an enchanting session where participants will dive into the world of drawing adorable Kawaii characters. This engaging class will immerse your child in the joyful art of creating cute and vibrant spring-inspired Kawaii art.
Every student will receive an individual sketchbook to nurture their spring-themed Kawaii artistry. They'll explore these newfound skills while crafting treasured mementos like windchimes, bookmarks and canvases adorned with delightful kawaii designs. Our creative journey will traverse through an array of mediums, embracing the use of pencils, sharpies, colorful markers, and other imaginative tools.
Don't miss out on this exciting and highly sought-after class; secure your spot today! We are looking forward to creating art with your child.
Entrepreneurship, Finance & Public Speaking Combo Class!
Instructor: Gurus Education, East Bay
Grade Level: 4 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday - March 14, 21, 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:20pm
Room: C7
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After March 7 - $210
Confident speakers articulate themselves clearly!
This is an excellent combo session to develop the skills of leadership, public speaking, critical thinking & financial independence.
Kids learn to present & write effectively in 6 steps and gain confidence to make strong arguments, provide reasoning and evidence on though provoking impromptu speech topics.
Learning the concepts of Money management will help students better understand the elements of financial literacy, the value of saving wisely and budgeting. They will acquire knowledge of entrepreneurship by creating & presenting a business project!
It will be a fun, effective and invigorating class!
Fun With Drawing!
Instructor: Ms. Jennifer de Oliveira, Dublin Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 3
Day/Dates: Tuesday – March 12, 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14
Sessions: 9 Classes x 67 Minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: B2
Tuition: Early Bird - $190 After March 5 - $200
Kids will kick-start their creativity in this fun, hands-on class that explores a variety of drawing activities. Each session has a special theme, such as: leprechauns, butterflies, and ocean animals! Guided drawing lessons will help students develop their own artistic style. Kids will work together on fun, collaborative drawing games and they will have time to draw independently as they learn the benefits of keeping their own sketchbook. We'll also integrate a read aloud storytime as a way to inspire new ideas. This course celebrates the fun of drawing, and all skill levels are welcome.
*Note: Besides being a Dublin teacher Ms. de Oliveira is the author and artist of her own comic book Reggie: Kid Penguin that was published in the spring of 2023 and your child will receive an autographed copy of that book if they enroll in this class. You will have a lot of fun in this course as you learn techniques for drawing.
Game Development
Instructor: CompuChild
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday – March 14, 21, 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Sessions: 10 x 1 Hour
Time: 3:05 - 4:05pm
Room: B12
Tuition: Early Birdy - $199 After March 7 - $210
This is a beginner’s course in design and building games. Students will be using the roblox game engine to build 3D games and learning the fundamentals of programming doing so. This is a fun way for kids to learn programming while applying their creative side to design games. They will be learning and practicing the concepts of variables, IF ELSE conditions, Loops, timers, functions, checkpoint, and events in this course.
Note: For students who enjoy this class you can enroll in it twice without repeating any of the same projects.
LEGO Engineering & Design Thinking Class - 2 Hours
Instructor: Lando Trained Instructor
Grade Level: 1- 3
Day/Dates: Monday - March 11, 25 | April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 2 hour
Time: 2:05 - 4:05pm
Room: B7
Tuition: Early Bird - $400 After March 4 - $410
Lando classes teach students the skills needed to solve real world engineering problems without relying on step by step instructions. Our unique classes give students the freedom to explore their own solutions to engineering problems, while our expert teachers guide them with tactical hints and suggestions, as well as explanations of core engineering and design concepts. This approach allows them to gain early exposure to complex concepts and ideas, while developing mental toughness and perseverance. In each class students will utilize legos to solve a specific engineering or design challenge (e.g., building a bridge, dome, elevator, catapult, train.) These challenges include distinct levels (bridge holds 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 35+ pounds) to keep students engaged and allow them to progress at their own pace.
LEGO® Robotics
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Levels: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday – March 13, 20, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: B7
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 6 - $210
Kids will have a great time in this hands-on Robotics course while also being introduced to various aspects of mechanical, electrical, and computer science Engineering. Students will be introduced to a block coding language in order to provide an intuitive understanding for programming as well as provide easy to follow instructions to build many simple machines.
In every class session students will use Lego pieces to build figures like airplanes, alligators, a smart spinner, etc., and they will be introduced to mechanical and electrical mechanisms like sensors, gears, pullies. They will then use block programming to help their fit all these pieces together to create their own moving project.
Note: Students can enroll in this class two times without repeating activities.
Mandarin Immersion Class for K-Grade 3
Prerequisite – This classes is designed for student who have some experience listening to daily use of Mandarin in their home. However, speaking, reading and writing skills are not required and English explanations will be used in the classroom as needed to facilitate learning.
Instructor: Ms. Yu Wang, Owner Joyful Thoughts Mandaring Immersion Program
Grade Level: K - 3
Day/Dates: Thursday - March 14, 21, 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 3:05 - 4:05pm
Room: B7
Tuition: Early Bird - $205 After March 7 - $215
Join our dynamic Mandarin Immersion class where language comes to life through explorations, interactive activities, and cultural adventures. Ignite your child’s curiosity, make friends, and embark on a language journey full of fun and discovery! All classes are designed to combine academic and social-emotional learning (SEL) to foster language fluency, vocabulary, grammar and expression, cultural awareness, self-esteem, and respect for diversity through immersive classes.
Learning goals are set up for each class with two reference materials, YCT (Youth Chinese Test) and HSK (Chinese proficiency Test). We also incorporate oral Mandarin expressions and daily used sentences into our lessons.
In our Mandarin Immersion program, students will be actively involved in the whole Mandarin learning process. A unique topic is designed for each class covering real-life problems, culture, community, nature, art, or social-emotional development. Students start thinking, observing, and discussing from a driving question. They also lead the exploration process by asking more questions and participating in group discussions. The class will have abundant hands-on activities that students will have a chance to finish their “work”— a final presentation, a poster, a handcraft, or a questionnaire, etc.
Please join us, enroll now and empower your child with the gift of bilingualism!
Mindfulness & Yoga
Instructor: Rebecca Gutierrez, Green Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday – March 7, 14, 21, 28 | April 11, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 3:05 - 4.05pm
Room: C8
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $190 After March 7 - $200
Mindfulness and yoga will develop a student's whole self by creating positivity within, building self-awareness, gaining confidence and academic achievement through yoga practices and mindful awareness techniques. In this Mindfulness and Yoga course, students will build social emotional skills through mindful, breathing and relaxation activities. We will also incorporate team building activities, which will cultivate and increase confidence in their ability to handle personal problems and deal with emotional challenges calmly. Together we will foster gratitude, resilience, cooperation, self-awareness, kindness and making good choices that your child can apply throughout their lives.
Noetic Math – Inspire the Mathematician Within Your Student
Instructor: Instructor from Math Trek Program
Grade Level: 1 - 3
Day/Dates: Thursday – March 14, 21, 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Sessions: 10 x 1 hour
Time: 3:05pm - 4:05pm
Room: E4
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $192 After March 7 - $205
Help your child discover the “magic” of math by enrolling them in our Noetic Math course. This class is different from a typical math class as it focuses on problem-solving skills that help students discover their own mathematical abilities and learn to appreciate how math can help them in the real world. During the course students will work on problems both individually and in teams to solve complex math problems through a variety of math games that are fun, challenging and inspirational.
Students will not only learn to effectively multiply, divide. they will be introduced to algebraic concepts that help them learn math conceptually. The class takes a gradual approach of exposing students from conceptually easy problems to progressively more complex problems. Not only will their math skills improve but they will be inspired to learn and enjoy math on a level they may not have experienced in the past. During our time together students will have the chance to participate in a variety of math contests that challenge them to apply the skills they are learning. Students who choose, can participate in semi-annual Noetic Learning Math Contests (NLMC) for elementary students which we will let our families know about.
The goal of our program is to help students develop their problem-solving skills, enhance their enjoyment of math and to inspire them to excel in math as time goes on.
Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies - Literary Fiction for Grades 1-2
Note: Students may re-enroll in all Talent Nook Writing & Reading courses as the themes change from session to session and the students will learn new curriculum each time they enroll in one of their courses.
Instructor: Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level: 1- 2
Day/Dates: Monday – March 11, 18, 25 | April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 sessions x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: A19
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After March 4 - $210
Implementing reading comprehension and writing strategies offers a wide array of benefits for students. Exposure to well-written texts contributes to the development of proper grammar and language usage in student’s writing and comprehensive reading methods which enhance vocabulary, thus empowering students with a richer language experience even at a beginning level.
In this course, students will build a more extensive vocabulary through exposure to a variety of texts to understand and implement context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and sound them out. Reinforcement to apply proper grammar, punctuation, and language usage in reading enhances writing. This comprehensive course aims to provide a well-rounded set of literacy skills, preparing students for more advanced reading and writing tasks while fostering a love for literature and practical written and textual communication.
Reading and writing with Comprehension Strategies course will :
- Boost student confidence in translating suspense and tension into their writing
- Create a foundation of understanding the author’s purpose in written material
- Learn to illustrate writing into words and pictures from unknown events.
Spanish Safari: Sing, Rhyme, Play, and Write! - For Grades K-5
Instructor: Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level: K - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday - March 13, 20, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: E5
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 6 - $210
“Spanish Safari” is an enriching language program tailored to captivate young minds early on and deepen their understanding of the Spanish language and culture. In our Spanish course, our dedicated teachers are committed to providing a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that starts from the very basics. Week 1 of the course will be a foundational journey into the world of the Spanish language, beginning with essential elements like greetings, alphabets, numbers, and colors. Subsequent weeks dive into a diverse array of subjects, including personal and relatable topics like my home/family, parts of the body, weather, animals, telling time, hobbies, routines/school, and much more.
Each week offers an immersive and dynamic learning experience, incorporating interactive activities, games, music and discussions to make language acquisition engaging and enjoyable. Students get to showcase what they've learned through exciting projects. These projects focus on Spanish-speaking countries and cultural activities, allowing students to apply their language skills in creative and meaningful ways.
Spanish Safari will enable your student to:
- Cultivate cultural awareness, tolerance, and an appreciation for global perspectives
- Open up global opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.
- Enhance problem solving skills, as learning a new language requires navigating grammar rules, vocabulary, and sentence structures.
WordSMASH! for Grades 3-5: Reading and Word Fun
Note: Students may re-enroll in all Talent Nook Writing & Reading courses as the themes change from session to session and the students will learn new curriculum each time they enroll in one of their courses.
Instructor: Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level: 3 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday – March 13, 20*, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 sessions x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm May 15 & 22 = 2.05pm - 3.15pm
Room: E4
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After March 6 - $210
WordSMASH isn't your typical language course – it's a journey into the wonders of words, cleverly disguised as a thrilling game of language, sounds, scavenger hunts, with the complexities and exceptions of language. Each week provides a theme that creates excitement from Music Makes to Superheroes Save the Word as students explore reading activities, and music to enlighten and inspire.
The course is crafted to combine learning with excitement, making language exploration an exhilarating game. The program incorporates a variety of interactive word games, challenges, and activities that stimulate critical thinking and creative expression. From puzzles to collaborative projects, to “What ifs,” and “This can’t be true,” students actively participate in the learning process all the while entertained with the nuances of language. Students learn with fun and games.
Each week introduces a captivating subject ranging from "Mythical Odyssey" to "Scientific Marvels." These themes serve as a gateway for students to explore diverse aspects of language in a fun and engaging manner.
WORDSMASH will enable students to:
- Develop thinking and word skills by enjoying language
- Read and explore new themes that ignite imagination and word play
- Complete language projects in illustrative ways to build cognitive skills Let the joy of learning words be an ongoing, animated adventure!