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 TK through to 5th Grade. Below is the list of courses we are offering at John Green Elementary.
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Tuesday Classes
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Wednesday Classes
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Thursday Classes
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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: TalentNook
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday - Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 20, 27
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: A19
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $230 After November 21 - $240
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 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: A19
Tuition: Early Bird - $218 After November 18 - $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 (Wednesday)
Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday – Nov 20 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: A19
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $208 After November 6 - $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.
Code to Play
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Levels: TK, K - 1
Day/Dates: Wednesday – Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5
Sessions: 8 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: K2
Tuition: Early Bird - $218 After November 20 - $228
Children will explore the wonderful world of coding and logical thinking using physical tiles (no screen time) to make their bot move, sing, dance, and create beautiful artwork. Coding concepts such as; sequences, loops, and subroutines will be introduced through fun projects around treasure hunts and exploration. This fundamental coding course has been designed by CompuChild’s outstanding team members with a Ph.D. in engineering, children’s librarian, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). We are one of the two national children’s education franchises that are ‘STEM Certified’ by Cognia.
Creatif - Science & Art Adventure
Instructor: Creatif Art Instructor
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Date: Friday - Dec 6, 13 | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 21
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 2:05 – 3:20pm
Room: A19
Tuition: Early Bird - $205 After November 22 - $215
This STEAM class blends Science and Art through hands-on projects that engage young learners. Students will explore key science concepts like light and reflection, aerodynamics, shadows and time, electricity, sound waves, chemical reactions etc. Each project encourages creativity while teaching fundamental scientific principles, providing a fun and educational experience that sparks curiosity and fosters problem-solving skills.
Game Development - 90 mins
Instructor: CompuChild
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 - 3:35pm
Room: B12
Tuition: Early Bird - $325 After November 7 - $335
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.
NEW!! Hip Hop & Jazz Jam: Dance Fun for Kids
Instructor: Tippiec Toes Dance Instructor
Grade Levels: 1 - 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: Back of Stage
Tuition: Early Bird - $205 After November 5 - $215
Hip Hop/Jazz dance classes are created especially for children 6-12 years of age. Using popular music the students start learning dances and choreography quickly as well as learning various dance elements. Our version of hip hop/jazz dance is extremely tasteful and clean and our priority is offering age-appropriate material in a fun way!"
LEGO® Robotics
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Levels: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday – Nov 20 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: B7
Tuition: Early Bird - $218 After November 6 - $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 this Advanced Lego Robotics course.
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday - Nov 20 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 12
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: B7
Tuition: Early Bird - $218 After November 6 - $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.
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: Thursday - Nov 21 | Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: Field
Tuition: Early Bird - $225 After November 7 - $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: Thursday - Nov 21 | Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: Field
Tuition: Early Bird - $225 After November 7 - $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.
Winter Fun Learning Chinese: Mandarin Chinese Class for K-5
Instructor: Ms. Yu Wang, Owner Joyful Thoughts Mandaring Immersion Program
Grade Level: K - 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: B7
Tuition: Early Bird - $210 After November 22 - $220
Join us this winter for an exciting journey into Mandarin Chinese! In this dynamic class, you’ll explore engaging topics such as the winter season, falling leaves, temperature changes, ways to enhance your social-emotional skills, and the vibrant celebrations of Chinese New Year.
Our curriculum immerses you in the language through interactive activities that include listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You’ll learn practical phrases and sentence structures that are useful in everyday life.
By integrating these captivating themes, we strive to maintain your interest and facilitate a natural acquisition of Mandarin. Embrace the joy of learning with us this winter as we embark on this exciting journey together!
What you will gain:
- Enhanced Language Skills: Improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Mandarin.
- Practical Communication: Learn useful phrases and sentence structures that will prepare you to communicate confidently with native speakers in real-life situations.
- Engaging Activities: Participate in fun and interactive lessons that keep you motivated and inspired.
- Joyful Learning Experience: Experience a natural approach to language learning that moves beyond boring repetition. Our engaging methodology allows you to acquire Mandarin intuitively and enjoyably, making the process both effective and memorable.