Frederiksen Elementary School
We are offering a dynamic selection of courses available from TK through to 5th Grade.
Hello Frederiksen 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 TK through to 5th Grade. Below is the list of courses we are offering at Frederiksen Elementary.
Monday Classes
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Tuesday Classes
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Wednesday Classes
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Thursday Classes
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Actors’ Workshop!
Instructor: Professional Actors from Kenn Adams Synergy Theater
Grade Levels: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 13, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 24 | Marc 3
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:12pm
Room: Band Room
Tuition: Early Bird - $200 After November 18 - $210
It’s laughter, learning and limelight with the After School Drama Club’s 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 free workshop presentation of scenes and monologues for an invited audience.
Art Integration-Blending STEM and Creativity - For Grades 1-5
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: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday - Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 3:05 - 4:05pm
Room: F103
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $250 After November 19 - $260
This innovative curriculum seamlessly blends Science, Math, Engineering, and endless Fun with the power of artistic expression, offering students a holistic learning experience that ignites curiosity and fosters innovation. Through hands-on projects, collaborative activities, and creative lessons, students will explore STEM concepts with an artistic twist. Each class features engaging themes, encouraging learning, discussion, and plenty of artistic expression.
From understanding rainforest’s ecology or mountain layers to exploring buoyancy or chemical reactions, our instructors show that everything can be expressed through art. Students will bring concepts to life using paints, markers, 3D structures, playdough and more.
Art Integration: Blending STEM and Creativity will help students:
- Inspire curiosity and bridge the gap between analytical thinking and artistic innovation.
- Cultivate critical thinking through creative problem-solving.
- Gain a holistic understanding of STEM concepts by exploring them through scientific and creative lenses.
Join us for a semester of fun, exploration, and ten exciting projects that will inspire and empower your child!
Calling All Muggles for Challenge Island’s All-New WIZARDRY PARTY Class!
Instructor: Challenge Island Instructor
Grade Levels: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday - Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 Minutes
Time: 2:05pm - 3:20pm
Room: J104
Tuition: Early Bird - $218 After November 21 - $228
Step into a world of magic with our spellbinding STEAM challenges! At Wizardry Party Class, you’ll craft your very own magic wand, navigate the mystical STEAMbots Bank, find a way through enchanted mazes all while sharpening their problem-solving and critical thinking skills!
Next up, it's time for the Chocolate Frog Races—a thrilling dash through the wizarding world that uncovers the magic behind forces and motion. Finally, mix up some mystical fun with the Dragon Toothpaste Activity and unlock the secrets of chemical reactions in this hands-on potion-making adventure.
Each magical challenge will unlock the secrets of science, from bubbling chemical reactions to the forces behind flying broomsticks!
It’s a class full of adventure, hands-on learning, and fantastical fun as we bring the world of Harry Potter to life—STEAM-style! Don’t miss your chance to dive into the enchantment of STEAM-WARTS Class!
Chess Academy for Kids (Thursday)
Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday – Nov 21 | Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05pm - 3:05pm
Room: J101
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $208 After November 7 - $218
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced) this program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends.
Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow and include individual instructions to practice at home. Kids are provided with all necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).
Additional online sessions (two per semester) will help students to improve their skills and become decent chess players in no time. In-person tournaments are organized at the end of each semester- all participants get trophies! Our students can enjoy a FREE application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY, easily downloadable from AppStore, to play against friends or computers, solve puzzles and participate in online tournaments. The Leaderboard allows parents to monitor their children’ progress.
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.
CineCraft Kids For Grades 1-5
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: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday - Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: J101
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $230 After November 20 - $240
In this exciting course, kids in grades 1 through 5 will step into the roles of scriptwriters and screenwriters, honing their storytelling skills while unleashing their creativity. Young filmmakers will embark on an imaginative journey, crafting enchanting tales filled with adventure, humor, and inspiration. Through engaging activities such as storyboards, story outlining, character development, and dialogues, they'll learn the fundamentals of constructing captivating plots.
Once their stories are ready, the fun truly begins! They will play different roles both behind and in front of the camera. Each child will have the opportunity to express their unique artistic vision by getting involved in role-playing and scene-by-scene film development.
Join us for this filmmaking extravaganza where imagination knows no bounds and every child's story takes center stage!
CineCraft Kids will enable your student to:
- Boost Self-Confidence by transforming ideas into real film projects, enhancing self-expression
- Spark Creativity as they explore the enchanting world of filmmaking and storytelling
- Craft Unique Narratives as they step into the roles of scriptwriters and screenwriters.
Clean Technology & Electrical Circuits
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday – Nov 19 | Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 3:05pm - 4:05pm
Room: D103
Tuition: Early Bird - $218 After November 5 - $228
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 - Clay Workshop
Instructor: Creatif Art Instructor
Grade Level: 1- 5
Day/Dates: Monday - Dec 2, 9, 16 | Jan 13, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 24
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:20pm
Room: J101
Tuition: Early Bird - $205 After November 18 - $215
Join the Creatif - Clay Workshop, where imagination meets craftsmanship! In this hands-on class, participants will dive into the versatile world of clay artistry. From sculpting and molding to shaping and detailing, students will create art using clay. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, join us as we explore the endless possibilities of clay and create stunning works of art together!
Game Development - 90 minutes
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday - Nov 21 | Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 90 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: G103
Tuition: Early Bird - $320 After November 7 - $330
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: Students can enroll in this class twice without repeating projects.
Keys to Becoming a Confident Inspirational Presenter & Creative Writer!
Instructor: Gurus Education Certified Teacher
Grade Levels: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday – Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12
Sessions: 9 x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: J104
Tuition: Early Bird - $218 After November 20 - $228
A highly confident speaker is viewed as being more credible & knowledgeable.
Our goal is to help kids overcome public speaking anxiety, voice their opinion confidently, present impressively and write effectively in 6 easy steps. Students will gain an understanding of various writing formats such as persuasive, narrative, descriptive etc. They will also learn to make strong arguments by providing reasoning and evidence on thought provoking debatable topics.
This course will help kids formulate their thoughts with a clear and concise structure and prepare them for SUCCESS with CONFIDENCE!!
LEGO® Robotics
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Levels: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday – Nov 19 | Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11
Sessions: 10 x 1 hour
Time: 3:05 - 4:05pm
Room: D103
Tuition: Early Bird - $218 After November 5 - $228
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.
LEGO Robotics: Beyond the Basics
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: Tuesday - Nov 19 | Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 3:05 - 4:05pm
Room: D103
Tuition: Early Bird - $218 After November 5 - $228
This unit will develop your students' understanding of computer science as they create sequences and loops, decompose problems, and improve programs to meet specific needs. They'll investigate ways of accurately describing the decisions they've made when creating a program, carry out fair tests, and develop their ability to generate and debug multiple solutions. Your students will recount experiences using relevant facts and descriptive details. This will help them to improve their communication skills.
They will build river ferries, swamp boats, cable carts etc. by using LEGO pieces and program these LEGO figures to perform various actions.
Math Marvel: Grade 1
Instructor: Talent Nook Writing Academy
Grade Level: 1
Day/Dates: Thursday - Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: F103
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $230 After November 21 - $240
Grade 1:
In Grade 1, students will explore the basics of math in a fun and interactive environment. This program introduces foundational skills such as simple addition and subtraction, place values, money place values, and exploring numbers in groups of tens Students will engage in hands-on activities that develop their understanding in visual ways using shapes and patterns. Through games and creative problem-solving, first graders will build confidence in working with numbers and develop critical thinking skills that prepare them for more advanced concepts.
Key Focus Areas:
- Counting and number recognition up to 100
- Addition and Subtraction (up to 20)
- Introduction to place value
- Recognizing and creating patterns
- Basic geometric and measurement concepts
Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies: Expository Writing
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 - 5
Day/Dates: Friday – Dec 6, 13 | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 21, 28
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: J104
Tuition: Early Bird - $230 After November 22 - $240
This program aims to enhance students' reading comprehension and writing skills through a focused approach to expository writing. Each week, students will engage with relevant texts such as how-to guides, comparison and descriptive essays, cause-and-effect essays, and problem-solution essays.
Our young learners will be engaged entirely in themes like "The Perfect Ice Cream Sundae," "How to Make a Taco," "Oranges vs. Apples," and "Traditional vs. Digital Books", to name a few. They will learn to identify main ideas, make inferences, and summarize essential information using strategies like organizing their thoughts, articulating ideas clearly, and effectively communicating information to others. Key elements of this process include maintaining an objective tone, ensuring a clear structure, and emphasizing clarity and precision in their writing.
Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies will enable your student to:
- Analyze texts, identify key ideas, and make informed inferences, strengthening overall comprehension skills.
- Express their thoughts through structured expository writing strategies, enhancing writing proficiency.
- Connect reading to writing through interactive themed lessons.
Soccer Stars! K - 2
Soccer Stars is open for repeat enrollment, so students can join again and again and learn different skills at each session!
Instructor: Professional Coaches from Soccer Stars Contra Costa
Grade Level: K - 2
Day/Dates: Wednesday - Nov 20 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: Field
Tuition: Early Bird - $225 After November 6 - $235
At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as the vehicle to help children improve their soccer skills, build self-confidence in the game of soccer and life, and learn what it means to be a good teammate both on and off the field.
Our curriculum was developed by early childhood educators and soccer professionals. Our structured classes teach soccer FUNdamentals through imagination and play--each class has a theme (i.e. the beach, outer space, race track) which makes learning fun! Our coaches are patient and a ton of fun; they not only love working with children, but also enjoy developing these skills in a nurturing and non-competitive environment!
In our K-2nd program, the primary focus is body movement with the ball. Your child will be introduced to juggling, concepts of teammates and teamwork, and other skill-building activities that work on dribbling techniques, shooting, turning with the ball, defending, and other moves that promote confidence with the ball. *Each child will receive a Super Soccer Stars Medal at the end of the season.
Note: If your child is enrolled in EDCC please complete and turn in the required EDCC form allowing them to release your child to the Soccer Stars instructor. Otherwise, parents will need to bring their students back to school to attend this afternoon class.
Soccer Stars! Grades 3 - 5
Soccer Stars is open for repeat enrollment, so students can join again and again and learn different skills at each session!
Instructor: Professional Coaches from Soccer Stars Contra Costa
Grade Level: 3 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday - Nov 20 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: Field
Tuition: Early Bird - $225 After November 6 - $235
At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as the vehicle to help children improve their soccer skills, build self-confidence in the game of soccer and life, and learn what it means to be a good teammate both on and off the field.
Our curriculum was developed by early childhood educators and soccer professionals. Our structured classes teach soccer FUNdamentals through imagination and play--each class has a theme (i.e. the beach, outer space, race track) which makes learning fun! Our coaches are patient and a ton of fun; they not only love working with children, but also enjoy developing these skills in a nurturing and non-competitive environment!
In our 3rd-5th grade program, players will improve their creative capacity through technical skill development and small-sided games. This allows for freedom of expression with the ball—a vital concept is emphasized with the introduction of 1v1 dribbling and defending games. The addition of opponents allows the player to make decisions under pressure. High repetition ball control activities help each player become more proficient with the ball. Each child will receive a Super Soccer Stars Medal at the end of the season.
Questions or Comments
We are here to help. Please contact us with questions or feedback.
Main Office
(925) 587-5610
Angela Clifford
Program & Marketing Director
(925) 587-5614
angela@dpie.org
Lillian Radwan
Office Administrator
(925) 587-5611
lilli@dpie.org
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