Super Star Guitar Music Lessons - (WE NEED A PARENT VOLUNTEER!) Starts March 16th!

Village Center for the Arts comes to Strandwood after school to teach essential guitar fundamentals. First time guitar students will learn to play popular songs, riffs and have fun doing it! Bring your own guitar or you can rent one through Village Center. Click HERE for more details and registration information.

Day:                     Mondays 3-4pm (Dates: 3/16-6/1)

Location:              Music Room

Grades:                2-5 

Cost:                    $144 + $15 lab fee

Game/Media Design - (This class is full! We need a parent volunteer in order for the program to take place.) Starts March 18th!

Digital technology is a growing and demanding field. This class helps students learn computer skills and introduces them to interactive design through creating video games. Students will be problem solvers and are expected to utilize their creativity. Students will leave class with their own 2D video game. Click HERE for the flyer and registration form. Submit forms and check in the school office - PTA basket.

Day:                     Wednesdays 12:40-2:10pm

Location:              Strandwood Computer Lab

Grades:                3-5th  

Cost:                    $200 (6 weeks)

Tai Kwon Do / Self Defense - Starts March 26th!

Your children will gain self-esteem, confidence and self-control while learning self-defense using TKD! Click HERE for more the program flyer and registration information. This program is run by Fit Kids America and is designed for kids to quickly learn self-defense through games.

Day:                     Thursdays 3-4pm

Location:              Strandwood MUR

Grades:                K-5th

Cost:                    $125 (includes uniform)

Chess (The Berkeley School of Chess) - Starts 4/1!

Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily. Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Click HERE for the detailed flyer and registration information.

Grades:             K-5

Day/Time:         Wednesdays, 12:35 - 1:35 pm

Location:           C-1 & P-2 (meet in C-1 the first day)

Cost:                 $117

Golf - Starts April 14!

This golf class is for athletes that want to perfect basic golf skills while playing games, gaining coordination and learning about the Core Values of golf. Click HERE for the flyer and registration information.

Grades:            2-5

Day/Time:        Tuesdays, 3 - 4 PM

Location:          Upper Grade Level blacktop area

Cost:                $55 per participant (all equipment is provided!)

Back by Popular Demand! LEGO ENGINEERING - Starts 4/14

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGOŽ! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, mazes, motorized cars, and the Battletrack! New challenges for returning students. Click HERE to see flyer. 

Grades:             K-5

Day/Time:         Tuesdays, 3pm - 4:30pm

Dates:               April 14 - June 2

Location:           Strandwood MUR (Grades K-1), C7 (Grades 2-5)

Cost:                 $148 

To register for Pre-Engineering (Grades K-1) go to: http://register.play-well.org/registration/new/40799 

To register for Engineering FUNdamentals (Grades 2-5) go to: http://register.play-well.org/registration/new/40746 

For more information contact: Erik Olson erik@play-well.org or 415-446-8384

Flag Football - Starts 4/14!

One on One coaches will teach the fundamentals of passing, catching, offensive and defensive strategies, teamwork skills and sportsmanship. Click HERE for the flyer and registration information.

Grades:            1-5

Day/Time:        Tuesdays, 3 - 4 PM

Location:          Field/Track area

Cost:                $100

4th/5th Grade Stage Play - Starts 4/15

Stage Play Drama Club has a new session for 4th / 5th graders (younger siblings will be considered upon request) starting April 15th. Class runs 12:30pm - 2pm on Wednesdays in the MU Room.  Here is link to register:

http://www.strandwoodpta.org/flyers/Stage_Play_Registration_Form_2015.pdf

Basketball - Starts 4/16!

One on One instructors will conduct a one hour clinic each week to help your child become a better basketball player. Players will have fun going through drills, contests and game competitions. Click here for the flyer and registration information.

• Grades:            K-5
• Day/Time:       Thursdays, 3 - 4 PM
• Location:         Upper Grade Basketball Courts
• Cost:                $100

Drawing Star Wars Characters! - Starts 4/17!

Learn to draw all your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away. Create your own Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda and more, even X-Wings and Tie Fighters! Each class focuses on one or two characters, starting with basic shapes and stick figures, and working our way up to a complete, colored drawing each week. Click HERE for the flyer that includes details and registration information.

Grades:            1-5

Day/Time:        Fridays, 3 - 4 PM

Location:         Classroom C-& (Science Room)

Cost:                $112 + $15 lab fee