PHS Spring 2023 Enrichment Catalog

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 20th

By registering for enrichment classes, you understand and agree to the following guidelines and procedures:

Classes have limited spaces and are filled on a first come, first served basis. If a class you are interested in is full, feel free to sign up for the waitlist and we will let you know if a spot becomes available. You will receive a confirmation and billing email from Katie after the registration deadline, March 20th. Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be given in such cases (See class minimums).

Once classes are confirmed, cancellations, refunds, or transfers are NOT allowed (Make-ups or refunds will only be allowed if a class is cancelled by PHS).

All participants are responsible for keeping track of class dates. If your child will miss a class due to a school related event, arrangements for make-ups or refunds must be made prior to the first class of the session. Otherwise, make-up or refund possibilities will be forfeited.

Late registration after the March 20th deadline will result in decreased likelihood of enrollment.

Families receiving flexible tuition are eligible for one group class per session at a reduced rate (private music lessons do not apply).

Please contact Katie for more information!

Please contact Katie if you have any questions or if you would like more information.

Katie Seitelman, Lead Afterschool Teacher & Coordinator

Grades 3-8

Enrichment At-A-Glance

Clay Play Grades K-4 3:30-4:30pm

LEGORobotics: Explore&Invent Grades2-8 4:30-5:30pm Yoga & Wellness with Chels

Grades TK-2 3:15-4:00pm

4:30-5:30pm

*Private Guitar/Ukulele/Drum Lessons are available Monday through Thursday with Josh Pollock.

*Private Piano/Voice Lessons are available Tuesday through Thursdays with Helen Palma.

Monday

Beginner Gymnastics

Grades: TK-5 ♦ 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $225.00

Min/Max Students: 4-16

8-Class

Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15. 5/22, 6/5

1-No Class

Date: 5/29

Come flip, roll, jump, and tumble with Head Over Heels SF!

This entry-level class will teach safety and basic skills while also challenging students with new skills. We use portable equipment to give your child an introduction to the fundamentals of gymnastics. Skills taught include cartwheels, handstands, rolls, bar skills, and beam skills; other skills developed include confidence, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Skills are always taught in a fun and encouraging environment.

Information

Megan Williams

This class will culminate in an Funtastic Gymnastics Exhibition on the last day of class. This is a fun and exciting opportunity for family and friends to come watch what your tumblers have been learning during the semester (in a low key in environment)! Students will demonstrate their gymnastics skills and accomplishments and finish with an award ceremony and a gold medal for every gymnast! The exhibition will take place during the last 20 minutes of the final class. Our motto is fun, friends, and fitness! Sign up today!

(Megagallaghersf@g mail.com) is the owner of Head Over Heels SF. She has been doing gymnastics her entire life and teaching gymnastics for over 13 years. She is a USA Gymnastics Pro Member, background checked, and Safety Certified. And she loves working with children of all ages and skill levels and sharing her passion for the sport!

Monday

8-Class

Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15. 5/22, 6/5

1-No Class

Date: 5/29

Advanced Gymnastics

Grades TK-5 ♦ 4:30-5:30pm

Cost: $225.00

Min/Max Students: 4-16

Information

From rolls to cartwheels and back handsprings, this class combines gymnastics tumbling skills and circus acrobatics to challenge students toward more intermediate and advanced skills. Students will polish their fundamentals as well as move toward more advanced gymnastics skills, circus acrobatics, and dynamic exercises all through games and fun activities that teach skill dissection and proper progressions. Skills are always taught in a fun and encouraging environment!

Prerequisites for the class: participants must already be able to perform a cartwheel on both sides (right and left) and hold a handstand against a wall for 20 seconds and be able to safely follow directions in a class setting. This class will culminate in an Funtastic Gymnastics Exhibition on the last day of class. This is a fun and exciting opportunity for family and friends to come watch what your tumblers have been learning during the semester (in a low key in environment)! Students will demonstrate their gymnastics skills and accomplishments and finish with an award ceremony and a gold medal for every gymnast! The exhibition will take place during the last 20 minutes of the final class. Our motto is fun, friends, and fitness! Sign up today!

Megan Williams

(Megagallaghersf@g mail.com) is the owner of Head Over Heels SF. She has been doing gymnastics her entire life and teaching gymnastics for over 13 years. She is a USA Gymnastics Pro Member, background checked, and Safety Certified. And she loves working with children of all ages and skill levels and sharing her passion for the sport!

Monday Yoga & Wellness with Chels

Grades: 3-8

Times: 4:00-4:45pm

Cost: $185.00

Teacher Information

8-Class

Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15. 5/22, 6/5

1-No Class

Date: 5/29

Min/Max Students: 4-15

Because Chelsea’s class is for children and adolescents, the moods of the children, levels of yoga experience, and overall vibes of the day will steer the routine of the class. Some classes may practice a more gentle flow, while others might bring out some high energy! Chelsea will aim to get to know each student prior to teaching (if she doesn't know them already!) and all levels are absolutely welcome. Chelsea’s practice typically includes teaching of poses, meditation, and breath practice with a touch of Pilates, Dance and Art! Students will also learn some of the origins of yoga, and become familiar with some Sanskrit terms to name different components of practice (poses, breathwork, etc.) For safety and comfort, she offers modifications and varieties of poses and will typically include themes and imagery to enhance the connection between mind, body and breath!

Chelsea has been a PHS teacher for the past 6 years and has now added a new role to her life as a Kids Yoga Teacher!

In October of 2022, Chelsea completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification, and her SocialEmotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator Certificate from Breathe for Change. While working in Kindergarten at PHS, she has also been teaching Kids Yoga at Casa Om, a studio in Pacifica. Chelsea’s mission is to incorporate Yoga and SEL into the lives of children as a lifelong tool of emotional, physical, and mindful wellness. Chelsea has practiced the magic of Yoga and Pilates for the past 12 years, and intertwines Yoga into her elementary school curriculum as much as possible. Movement has always been a major component in Chelsea’s life, and Yoga has helped incorporate the important and necessary understanding of breath. Using these built skills from her past experiences, Chelsea plans to benefit the PHS community wholeheartedly with the power and access of Yoga for children and adolescents. She has had first hand experience of the difference that Yoga can make for a child inside and outside of a classroom and is beyond excited to have her own official Kid’s Yoga Class at her second home of PHS!

Monday

CodeFu: Tangible Coding Tigers

Grades: K-2

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $225.00

Min/Max Students: 8-12

8-Class

Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15. 5/22, 6/5

In this class, we focus on teaching coding in a tangible and fun way using coding robots, arts and crafts, and boardgames.

Company Information

1-No Class

Date: 5/29

Our coding robots are designed to be interactive and easy for young children to understand. Students will have the opportunity to learn basic programming concepts by controlling the movements of the robots and creating their own programs. We also incorporate arts and crafts into our class. Using a variety of materials, students will create their own unique projects that integrate coding concepts they have learned.

Students will also play interactive board games that require them to use their programming skills to move game pieces and solve puzzles. This fun and engaging approach makes learning coding concepts more exciting for young children.

Our experienced instructors provide a supportive and engaging environment where children can develop their coding skills while having fun. By the end of the course, students will have gained a foundation in coding that they can build upon in the future.

Founded in 2015 in the San Francisco, Bay Area, The Art of CodeFu was created with a unique combination of Teachers with decades of experience in the classroom and top programmers in Silicon Valley integrating coding into subjects from PE to Science. Our programs take coding to the next level by teaching our students about the Yin & Yang of Technology & Nature - the importance of technology, but also its role in the balance with being active and in tune with the outside world. The Art of CodeFu teaches the fundamentals of coding while focusing on Social & Emotional elements of Child & Adolescent Development –incorporating important themes relevant to kids' lives that range from bullying to self-esteem. We recognize that Schools and Parents that bring the Art of CodeFu to their kids are looking to give them the opportunity to learn skills they’ll need for a successful future - whether onscreen or off.

Monday

8-Class

Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15. 5/22, 6/5

1-No Class

Date: 5/29

CodeFu: Web Wizards

Grades: 3-5

Times: 4:30-5:30pm

Cost: $225.00

Min/Max Students: 8-20

Make some magic in an after-school coding class for 3rd - 5th graders that teaches kids the basics of website development using HTML and CSS. This class is designed to be hands-on and interactive, giving students the opportunity to create their own websites and learn the building blocks of web development.

Students will start by learning the basics of HTML, the structure of a website, and how to add content and images to their pages. As they progress through the class, they will learn about CSS, the styling language used to control the layout and design of a website. They will learn how to use CSS to change the color, font, and spacing of their website and how to use CSS selectors and properties to style their pages.

Throughout the class, students will work on group projects and individual assignments, giving them the opportunity to apply what they have learned and create their own websites. They will also have the chance to share their websites with their classmates and receive feedback on their work. The class will be led by an experienced instructor who is passionate about teaching web development to children. They will create a fun and interactive learning environment, where students will be encouraged to ask questions, collaborate with their peers, and express their creativity.

Company Information

By the end of the class, students will have the skills and knowledge to create their own websites to show off to friends and family. They will leave the class with a deeper understanding of web development, and an appreciation for the power of technology. Sign up today and give your child the opportunity to learn valuable skills for the future!

Founded in 2015 in the San Francisco, Bay Area, The Art of CodeFu was created with a unique combination of Teachers with decades of experience in the classroom and top programmers in Silicon Valley integrating coding into subjects from PE to Science. Our programs take coding to the next level by teaching our students about the Yin & Yang of Technology & Nature - the importance of technology, but also its role in the balance with being active and in tune with the outside world. The Art of CodeFu teaches the fundamentals of coding while focusing on Social & Emotional elements of Child & Adolescent Development – incorporating important themes relevant to kids' lives that range from bullying to self-esteem. We recognize that Schools and Parents that bring the Art of CodeFu to their kids are looking to give them the opportunity to learn skills they’ll need for a successful future - whether onscreen or off.

Tuesday Comics & Basic Animation

Grades: TK-5

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $300.00

9-Class

Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6

Min/Max Students: 3-15

Explore the world of your favorite animated character as you go on an adventure with them in your fantasy world through storyboards and narratives. Design and discover their universe, take us on a unique adventurous journey through comics, flipbooks, zoetropes and basic animation skills. Make your first mini comic series, your first gag cartoon strips, web comics and more!

Comic and basic animation classes will focus on engaging each students' creativity individually but also emphasizing on activities that are done collaboratively as a class. Each session will be an hour. The session will open up with a 5-10 minute ice-breaker activity, where students are required to draw still forms from their surroundings with dialogues or character expressions, this allows the class to know how their fellow students are doing and how to be supportive towards their peer group. This activity also sets pace for the main topic of the session, which lasts for 20-30 minutes. The main themes in this class range from understanding and drawing basic comic elements, to character design and personalities, character facial expressions, gestures, the use of emanata lines, sound effects, dialogues and thought bubbles, self-made flip books, basics of animation, to web publishing formats for comics online (The themes are appropriated to class age and size). The last 5-10 minutes of the class are for questions that students may have or an overall class critique on the work done by the students. The critiquing is always constructive, to make the students realize their own potential as artists and storytellers.

Company Information

Inspired by her experiences around the streets of San Francisco and in the alternative culture scene, Christy now uses her animation skills to make caricatural drawings and illustrations that explore both the peculiarity and allure of people. Working in a variety of mediums, from ink and watercolor to digital, she utilizes a jagged gothic aesthetic informed by classic claymation films and contemporary animated shows. She specializes in character design and single-panel comics.

Shuchi Mishra is the Comics and Basic Animation founder and owner. She graduated with a MFA in Comics from California College of the Arts in 2019. Since then she has been teaching comic and basic animation workshops at various schools in the Bay Area. Her curriculum focuses on visual storytelling, personal expression and exploration through images and words. She loves teaching comics and basic animation tools and techniques to kids as she feels that it broadens her students' imagination, improves their language and learning skills and deepens their understanding of complex subject matters such as diversity, culture, science, history, mathematics etc. by the simple use of sequential art. She's currently a comic artist in residence at the Writer's House Pittsburgh, PA and a teaching artist at the Carnegie Museum of Art. When she's not drawing or teaching, she is usually walking or hiking out in the wilderness. To know more about the artist, check out her website: www.shuchitamishra.com.

I encourage students to use a positive tone in their comics as I or the educator help them with their dialogues in the lesson. The class emphasizes on every story being told, heard and respected. Students learn to appreciate and inspire each other through their diverse art styles and storytelling techniques.

9-Class

Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6

Build-A-Bot

Grades: 3-8

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $300.00

Min/Max Students: 8-16

Calling All Engineers and Scientists! Build A Bot Workshop is an inquiry-based, fun and hands-on

STEAM experience designed for 3rd – 8th grade student’s who aspire to build Robots. In this program, students will build a series of Robots each of which operates with a different mechanism and designed for a unique purpose such as: Vacu-Bot, Brush Bot, Drawing-Bot, Crawling Bot, Walking Bot, Spider Bot as well as propeller and Solar Cars. This program is fully aligned with NGSS standards. and on top of all, students get to keep and play with their creations.

Teacher/ Company

Information

Nexplore USA is a nationwide enrichment service provider with a mission to foster the joy of learning and provide upscale enrichment experiences designed to meet every child’s aptitude. We offer over 30 unique STEAM, life skills and fitness solutions. With over 16 years of experience, our programs are offered weekly at over 300 schools across 8 states and growing. To learn more about Nexplore specialty programs please visit us at www.nexploreusa.com

Previous Build-A-Bot students are welcome back with all new and exciting projects to try!

Tuesday Beginner Mandarin

Grades: K-6

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

9-Class

Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6

Cost: $175.00

Min/Max Students: 4-8

Teacher/ Company

Information

Join this class for a safe welcoming environment to start learning Mandarin. This class is for those with no experience speaking Chinese.

CCLC classes foster a mastery of the basics of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Our classes encourage self-discipline and self-confidence for each student to reach their full potential.

The Chinese Cultural Learning Center teaches children of all ages with an emphasis on learning attitude and team work. The CCLC teaches phonetic pronunciation through Zhuyin. Our curriculum emphasizes simultaneous learning in Chinese culture and language.

This beginners class will focus on fun Mandarin Chinese instruction through active learning. Games and stories are incorporated into all lessons, which keep students engaged and relaxed. All teachers are native Taiwanese Mandarin speakers and have specifically developed activities, worksheets, and handouts. These are materials that cannot be found in textbooks or online.

Tuesday Experienced Mandarin

Grades: K-6

Times: 4:30-5:30pm

9-Class

Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6

Cost: $175.00

Min/Max Students: 4-8

Teacher/ Company

Information

Join this class for a safe welcoming environment to explore further in the beautiful Mandarin language. This class is for those with some experience speaking Chinese.

CCLC classes foster a mastery of the basics of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Our classes encourage self-discipline and self-confidence for each student to reach their full potential.

The Chinese Cultural Learning Center teaches children of all ages with an emphasis on learning attitude and team work. The CCLC teaches phonetic pronunciation through Zhuyin. Our curriculum emphasizes simultaneous learning in Chinese culture and language.

This class will focus on fun Mandarin Chinese instruction through active learning. Games and stories are incorporated into all lessons, which keep students engaged and relaxed. All teachers are native Taiwanese Mandarin speakers and have specifically developed activities, worksheets, and handouts. These are materials that cannot be found in textbooks or online.

Wednesday Hapkido

Grades 1-2 ♦ 2:30-3:30pm

Grades 3-8 ♦ 3:30-4:30pm

9-Class

Dates: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7

Grades TK/K ♦ 4:30-5:30pm

Teacher/ Company Information

Cost: $185.00

Min/Max Students: 6-16

In this class, students will learn striking, and self -defense techniques in a safe and controlled environment . The class aims to empower students to develop confidence, body awareness , and coordination that can translate into areas of academics and sports. In the beginning of the class, Coach Maggie will take the class through warm ups and she will explain the technique or concept of the day. Students practice and drill these techniques and concepts with Coach Maggie’s guidance. Students will have the opportunity to go up in ranks ( belts) based on the knowledge of techniques. Due to the nature of the class, Students are encouraged to wear comfortable (athletic) clothing and bring water to class. Uniforms are optional and can be purchased through Coach Maggie or online. If purchasing a uniform online, please be all white, black or blue blank uniforms

The 2:30 session is also open to TK/K students who have already progressed to yellow belts.

Hapkido is taught by Coach Maggie. She has 15 years of Martial arts experience under her belt and holds a black belt in Hapkido and a competitive purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She holds self-defense workshops and classes to colleges and women-led communities. Hapkido is primarily a stand-up martial art that heavily relies on movements, kicking, and punching.

Wednesday

9-Class

Dates: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7

Drawing

Grades: 1-5

Times: 2:30-3:30pm

Cost: $430.00

Min/Max Students: 6-12

Teacher/ Company Information

This course focuses on drawing and its many aspects. Using mainly dry media such as pencil, graphite, charcoal, conte, oil pastels, colored pencils, water-color pencils or the use of fluid solvent or a carrier (pen, markers, ink) we will start with sketching and the use of line, learn about methods used to build tone: texture and shade production, stippling, hatching and blending. We will consider free-hand, figure drawing, cartooning and doodling. Composition and perspective will be introduced. We will study writing as script and calligraphy.

As a foundation course these lessons are designed to sharpen your perceptions, to see “ more ” and improve eye and hand coordination while becoming more skilled.

Earthfire Arts is a drop-in pottery painting studio in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. As children learn the classical principles of art in a relaxed setting, our use of high quality art materials incites creative exploration. The lessons enhance your child’s fine motor skills while improving social and academic skills. Our art lessons are great fun and great learning!

Curriculum approach and objective

As enrichment classes our approach is to allow the student to explore their creativity while building on their skills. We aim to complement the school art curriculum and provide an additional venue to practice in a relaxed environment. We feel after school activities need to have an unstructured feel to them where students can let their hair down, have fun while learning. Our objective is to allow a guided learning space for the student so they can try out their ideas and thoughts in the process.

Returning students will continue to build on their skills by applying repeating concepts in new ways to keep getting better with practice. If you like to draw, this course is for you! pn

Wednesday

9-Class

Dates: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7

Clay Play

Grades: K-4

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $430.00

Min/Max Students: 6-12

Teacher/ Company Information

In this clay hand-building class students will learn pinching, coiling and slab techniques while making fun projects such a musical rattles. The goal is for the student to make their own projects using basic techniques as they develop a feel for clay and explore their creative voice. A few guided projects will be presented using these techniques. Returning students that have gained proficiency with basic concepts are encouraged to move into larger sized more sophisticated projects. Clay carving and sculpting will be introduced once the basic techniques are ingrained. Clay pieces are fired twice: once when they are made and again when they are painted (glazed) before they can be taken home. This requires students to practice forethought in planning pieces

Earthfire Arts is a drop-in pottery painting studio in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. As children learn the classical principles of art in a relaxed setting, our use of high quality art materials incites creative exploration. The lessons enhance your child’s fine motor skills while improving social and academic skills. Our art lessons are great fun and great learning!

Curriculum approach and objective

Hand-building offers a great capacity for free expression and the advantage of an intuitive approach, this class is designed to allow the student to explore their interests in clay while guiding them in basic handling techniques at the level appropriate to them.

As enrichment classes our approach is to allow the student to explore their creativity while building on their skills. We aim to complement the school art curriculum and provide an additional venue to practice in a relaxed environment. We feel after school activities need to have an unstructured feel to them where students can let their hair down, have fun while learning. Our objective is to allow a guided learning space for the student so they can try out their ideas and thoughts in the process.

Tuesday

Thursday

9-Class

LEGO Masters:

Structures & Creative Challenges

Grades: TK-1

Company Information

Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6

Dates: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 6/1, 6/8

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $175.00

Min/Max Students: 10-30

This course presents kids with specific engineering challenges tailored for young minds, such as making and testing a LEGO bridge. Instructors will emphasize the importance of patience, iteration and utilizing feedback, while helping kids improve their fine motor skills.

This is the perfect program to inspire young engineers!

KidzToPros’ mission is to provide meaningful after-school enrichment and seasonal camp programs to children ages 4 to 18 years old across the U.S. In the last 5 years, KidzToPros has partnered with over 500 schools in 15 metropolitan regions to deliver oncampus and online programs to more than 40,000 students. Over 35,000 parents have trusted us to deliver STEM, arts and sports programs that provide engagement, education and inspiration. We continue to expand into new markets to support kids wherever they are located and whatever their interests.

Tuesday

Thursday

LEGO Robotics: Explore & Invent

Grades: 2-8

Company Information

9-Class Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6

Times: 4:30-5:30pm

Dates: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 6/1, 6/8

Cost: $175.00

Min/Max Students: 10-30

Students will invent robotic LEGO masterpieces to solve problems or meet specific needs. Diving deeper into sensors and motors in Level 2, students will practice problem solving, troubleshooting and teamwork. By the end of the course, students will be able to complete robotics challenges independently.

KidzToPros’ mission is to provide meaningful after-school enrichment and seasonal camp programs to children ages 4 to 18 years old across the U.S. In the last 5 years, KidzToPros has partnered with over 500 schools in 15 metropolitan regions to deliver oncampus and online programs to more than 40,000 students. Over 35,000 parents have trusted us to deliver STEM, arts and sports programs that provide engagement, education and inspiration. We continue to expand into new markets to support kids wherever they are located and whatever their interests.

Thursday Hip Hop

Grades TK-2 ♦ 3:15-4:15pm

Grades 3-8 ♦ 4:15-5:15pm

Company Information

9-Class

Dates: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8

Cost: $250.00

Min/Max Students: 8-20

In this live Hip Hop class, students will learn basic fundamentals that make up hip hop dance through technical teachings, creative movement and choreography to hip hop music. In this program, we take a fun-filled dance + fitness journey learning basic hip hop moves to be used on any dance floor! Synced to pop music, students have a blast as they exercise.

Nexplore USA is a nationwide enrichment service provider with a mission to foster the joy of learning and provide upscale enrichment experiences designed to meet every child’s aptitude. We offer over 30 unique STEAM, life skills and fitness solutions. With over 16 years of experience, our programs are offered weekly at over 300 schools across 8 states and growing. To learn more about Nexplore specialty programs please visit us at www.nexploreusa.com

Thursday

9-Class

Dates: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8

Academic Chess Club

Grades TK-8

Times: 3:45-4:45pm

Cost: $175.00

Min/Max Students: 6-30

Company Information

Join us as we share our knowledge and enthusiasm around the ancient game of chess. Following the basics of piece movement, algebraic notation, material value of the pieces, our lessons will cover the principles/rules of the opening game, tactics/strategic planning of the middle game, and common endgame scenarios. We’ll analyze the games of the ‘greats’ as well as analyze the games of our future Chessmasters. This will be done in a supportive environment while stressing patience, sportsmanship, and respect for both the game and the members of our club. Club members will receive our exclusive workbooks and as part of our mission, hopefully a lifelong love for the game of chess. Any questions regarding our club, please call (888)44-CHESS.

Academic Chess has been teaching chess to youth and adults for 25+ years and has started chess clubs in over 60 schools in the City. We combine our love/knowledge of the game with animated/high energy lessons that instill that same love in our students. Former students include the youngest master in U.S history, a national 5th grade champion, and numerous USCF ranked tournament players. 2 things that we are most proud of; our students discover joy around the game of chess and many over the years have returned to us as adults to teach and to spread that joy.

Friday

8-Class

Dates: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9

Exploring Problem Solving Through Art: Textile Arts

Grades: K-4

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $275.00

Min/Max Students: 4-12

Teacher/ Company Information

1-No Class

Date: 5/12

In this course, participants will first gain explorational experience in a variety of textile art materials and processes, including hand sewing, embroidery, pattern making, stuffies, & finger knitting. Students will then use art as a vehicle through which to develop a growth mindset and explore problem solving, choosing the art processes that speak to them the most. This class is designed taking into account developmental expectations for K-2 students, taking advanced concepts and breaking them down to the students’ level and adapting according to students’ interest. Additionally, this course weaves in several creative thinking skills, providing students with practice of tools for their creativity toolbox, empowering them to use creativity in their lives.

A-Z Creativity has come about after 20+ years of learning to be creative. In high school, Keriann was always a good student who was very adept at doing what she was told. She could write the essay as it needed to be written for good marks and follow the steps of the lab. She could not, however, develop an original idea in art class: her ability to deviate from what was in front of her and be creative was lacking. This led Keriann to continue to challenge herself to be creative by choosing to take art classes and study to be an art educator.

Since then, Keriann has spent her adult life seeking out creativity in both formal and informal spaces. Formally, she has studied art education and creativity, majoring in Art Education in undergrad and going on to receive an MA in Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a MS in Creativity & Change Leadership from Buffalo State College. Informally, she has pushed herself as an artist, taking workshops in experimental media and solving visual and technical problems in ceramics, digital media, and printmaking. When it comes to teaching, Keriann has over a decade of experience working with individuals and groups globally to open their creativity, specializing in working with children. Keriann’s experience has qualified her to deliver intentional programming in demystifying and fostering the development of creative habits and life skills through arts programming. Keriann is passionate about creativity and looks forward to working with you to help bring creativity and creative practice into your life.

Friday Culinary Artistas Cooking Class

Grades: TK-5

8-Class

Dates: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9

1-No Class Date: 5/12

Times: 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $240.00

Min/Max Students: 10-15

Teacher/ Company

Information

Culinary Artistas’ cooking program is based on a very simple tenet: food is a language that connects us to each other and the the environment. It serves as a great tool to help kids learn a multitude of disciplines, all while paving their path to health. We cook wholesome and multicultural recipes that expose kids to new flavors, develop motor skills, incorporate various cultures, and ultimately, celebrate our time together around the table.

Chef Alicia is a holistic nutritionist and culinary educator who finds time spent cooking and sharing nourishing meals the best kind of medicine. Inspired by bountiful California produce, she dove head first into the culinary world, working at some of San Francisco's most beloved restaurants. Energized to share her passion for good food, Alicia has been teaching culinary nutrition to children and their families around the Bay Area since 2015. Shes on a mission to make healthy habits come to life by bringing joy back to the family meal.

Monday Yoga & Wellness with Chels

Grades: TK-2

Times: 3:15-4:00pm

Cost: $185.00

Teacher Information

8-Class

Min/Max Students: 4-15

Chelsea has been a PHS teacher for the past 6 years and has now added a new role to her life as a Kids Yoga Teacher!

Dates: 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2,

Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15. 5/22, 6/5

1-No Class

Date: 5/29

Date: 5/12

Because Chelsea’s class is for children and adolescents, the moods of the children, levels of yoga experience, and overall vibes of the day will steer the routine of the class. Some classes may practice a more gentle flow, while others might bring out some high energy! Chelsea will aim to get to know each student prior to teaching (if she doesn't know them already!) and all levels are absolutely welcome. Chelsea’s practice typically includes teaching of poses, meditation, and breath practice with a touch of Pilates, Dance and Art! Students will also learn some of the origins of yoga, and become familiar with some Sanskrit terms to name different components of practice (poses, breathwork, etc.) For safety and comfort, she offers modifications and varieties of poses and will typically include themes and imagery to enhance the connection between mind, body and breath!

In October of 2022, Chelsea completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification, and her SocialEmotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator Certificate from Breathe for Change. While working in Kindergarten at PHS, she has also been teaching Kids Yoga at Casa Om, a studio in Pacifica. Chelsea’s mission is to incorporate Yoga and SEL into the lives of children as a lifelong tool of emotional, physical, and mindful wellness. Chelsea has practiced the magic of Yoga and Pilates for the past 12 years, and intertwines Yoga into her elementary school curriculum as much as possible. Movement has always been a major component in Chelsea’s life, and Yoga has helped incorporate the important and necessary understanding of breath. Using these built skills from her past experiences, Chelsea plans to benefit the PHS community wholeheartedly with the power and access of Yoga for children and adolescents. She has had first hand experience of the difference that Yoga can make for a child inside and outside of a classroom and is beyond excited to have her own official Kid’s Yoga Class at her second home of PHS!

Private Music Lessons

**30-minute lessons

Josh Pollock

Drums, Ukulele, Guitar - TK-8

Monday 3:00-5:00pm♦ $280.00 8-Class

1-No Class Date: 5/29

Tuesday 3:00-5:00pm♦ $315.00

Wednesday 2:00-5:00pm♦ $315.00 9-Class

Thursday 3:00-5:00pm♦ $315.00

Josh Pollock

(joshmcjoshford@gmail.com) is a drummer & guitarist who has performed in London, Tokyo, Sao Paolo, Tel Aviv, and innumerable points in between, with the likes of John Cale, Flea, and Van Dyke Parks, amongst others. He is an award-winning composer for theater and film and his wideranging discography includes over 80 releases. He's been teaching at PHS since before his 5-year-old son Milo was born, and he loves it immensely.

Private Music Lessons

**30-minute lessons

Helen Palma

Piano, Voice - TK-8

Tuesday ♦ $450.00

Wednesday ♦ $450.00

Thursday ♦ $400.00

1-No Class Date: 5/25

Biography: A graduate of San Francisco State University, Helen Palma got her bachelor of fine arts in music with an emphasis on vocal and jazz studies. During her time at SF State, she studied with John Calloway in the Afro Cuban Ensemble and later performed professionally with his latin jazz septet at the Redwood City Salsa Festival in 2017 and 2019. Under Calloway's direction, she was also a part of the 2020 Hispanic Heritage Concert. Her group, The Helen Palma Trio, specializes in Latin, Brazilian jazz, R&B, pop and performs in venues throughout the Bay Area.

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