TUESDAY CLUBS
KINDERGARTEN
Circus Gymnastics (Gr. K-1) Introduction to gymnastics apparatus and techniques such as basic tumbling, as well as games designed to develop strength and flexibility. Instruction is designed to enhance and challenge each child’s individual capabilities, while emphasizing safety. An end-of-term “Big Top” show is planned! Our coaches include dancer/choreographer and PS87 lower-grade teacher Ana Elosegui and circus arts teacher Max Arnaud.
Masters of Invention (Lego/Kapla Builders) A terrific club designed to encourage creative problem solving and critical thinking skills. Children will be involved in engaging projects that will include building Lego models and designing structures with Kapla architectural blocks, magnetic plexiglass tiles, and other materials. Teachers include experienced kindergarten "Chess, Yes!" and KidzMath teacher Gloria Zwick.
Book It! (Gr. K-1) This club will develop a love and respect for books as students participate in storytelling and develop reading and math skills through a variety of activities and individual projects, including creating their own books and journals. With the imagination and enthusiasm of our Library's own Dawnica Conyette, you know kids will have a good time as well!
GRADES 1 TO 2
Circus Gymnastics (K-1), see above.
Book It! (Gr. K-1), see above.
Wizards of Wood Basics of working with wood to create projects such as toy racing cars, banks, treasure boxes, and wood sculpture inventions. Safety and good work habits are emphasized, in an atmosphere of fun. Taught by Brittany Hall, experienced PS87 Afterschool creative arts teacher.
MathMagic (Math Enrichment/iPad) This enrichment class, led by PS87 2nd-grade teacher Lisa Shlansky, uses the acclaimed KidzMath program of cooperative games and storybook-based activities to promote mathematical understanding and social development. Children in KidzMath programs across the country develop math skills, gain confidence in their mathematical abilities, increase their enjoyment of mathematics, and improve their abilities to work with others. Best of all, KidzMath makes math FUN!
Movie Magic Under the creative direction of "Imagination Station" teacher and filmmaker Amey Goerlich, children will learn the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into making a film, including special effects, lighting, and more. From Curious George to King Arthur to Cinderella, familiar stories take on new magic and meaning -- you'll want to be there "opening night" when we screen our young filmmakers' professionally edited DVD! Amey Goerlich has been teaching children's film classes for more than a decade.
Note: A $50 materials fee is charged.
GRADES 2 TO 3
Karate for Girls I (Gr. 2+)/Karate II (Gr. 2+) This class builds self-confidence and develops children's self-awareness and physical fitness. Basic punches, strikes, blocks, and kicks will be covered, with instruction in basic stances, kata, and one-step and three-step drills. There is no physical contact. White Karate uniforms (available from the instructor) are required. Sensei Robin Rosenthal, Black belt in Karate, Judo, Aikido, and Jujutsu, and 7-time US Olympic Training Camp champion, has taught martial arts and self-defense to thousands of children and young women, including at PS87.
Note: For more individual attention, children in Karate for Girls I and Karate II meet in small groups; each group receives 45 minutes of Karate instruction and spends the other 45 minutes with a PS87 coach in activities reinforcing principles taught by Sensei Robin.
Ice Skating/City Adventures A & B (Gr. 2-3; Gr. 4-5); Ice skating in the rink at Rockefeller Center or Bryant Park until April and then -- what’s your pleasure? Boating, bowling, or a home sport in Central Park? Or maybe it's the zoo, the wax museum, or a special adventure designed just for us? There are wonderful opportunities for city adventures all over Manhattan, and we're ready to explore them! Teachers include experienced Afterschool coach Mike Vega and 5th-grade teacher Lauri Posner.
Note: A $50 materials fee is charged for this class. Public transportation will be used and children will return to PS87 around 5:45 PM.
Chess Masters (Gr. 2+), see below.
GRADES 3 TO 6
Karate for Girls I (Gr. 2+); Karate II (Gr. 2+), see above.
Ice Skating/City Adventures A & B (Gr. 2-3; Gr. 4-5), see above.
Chess Masters (Gr. 2+) PS87 chess coach Chris William -- who works with our wildly popular inschool chess program for grades 2-3 -- joins National Chess Master Joe Lux for a challenging master class designed to build skills and strategies for experienced players. Instruction will include an introduction to tournament play opportunities in the New York area as well as resources to use at home. National Chess Master Joe Lux and PS87 chess teacher Chris William have more than 20 years' experience offering school and afterschool chess instruction, private coaching, and tournament direction for players aged 4-adult.
Note: "Chess Masters" is designed for experienced players with AT LEAST one year 87Afterschool chess or inschool instruction, or demonstrated tournament experience. Beginners should take "Chess & Other Strategic Board Games" (Mondays). Placement of players is at the discretion of the instructors.
Shining Star Musical Theatre: “The Music Man” Children will experience the magic of musical theatre, as they work towards a June 2012 production based on the celebrated Broadway classic “The Music Man.” Children will work in small groups as well as full-stage ensemble with theatre professionals skilled in character and scene study, dance and choreography, vocal direction, and other stagecraft skills. Director Jill Ahrold, musical director Robby Stamper, choreographer Tiffany Kraus, and acting coach Sarah Hankins have worked with thousands of young people in all stages of musical theatre production.
Note: Since this club is designed to be a full-year commitment on the part of the cast, no new cast members can be admitted this term. Second-semester classes end at 6:00 PM. There is a per-semester $75 materials fee.
Wok’s Up Doc? (Healthy Cooking) Welcome to our Demo(lition) Kitchen -- we call it that because every week our PS87 chefs will “blow up” preconceived ideas about food that’s good for you. Delicious fruit smoothies, stir fries, grilled kabobs, and other spa cuisine -- we’ll do all this and more. Teachers include experienced Afterschool teacher Arshea Hall.
Robotics Team Challenge Working in small groups, students will explore and apply basic robotic fundamentals using LEGO Mindstorms technology -- featuring powerful NXT bricks, expanded sensor capabilities, wireless Bluetooth technology and new programming software. Instruction may also include Lego WeDo technology and other simple and motorized machine projects developed by Lego and other educational services. Through design, construction, and programming of individually invented projects, students will become active masters of technology. Taught by PS87 teachers including 4th-grade teacher Molly Jahraus.