Mondays (January 27–April 21, 2025)
3:15–4:00 PM
Cost: $325

Instructor: Ms. Srujana Ambadipudi

Nurture the creativity and imagination of your little ones with Creative Hands, a 10-week after-school art and craft enrichment program designed for early childhood students. This program offers an engaging space for young learners to explore their artistic potential through hands-on projects that spark curiosity, enhance fine motor skills, and encourage self-expression. Each week focuses on a fun, age-appropriate theme that introduces children to various materials, techniques, and artistic concepts. Guided by our experienced Art/Makerspace teacher Ms. Srujana Ambadipudi children will create individual masterpieces while building confidence, creativity, and a love for art.

Tuesdays (January 28–April 15, 2025)
3:15–4:00 PM
Cost: $325

Let’s have fun! Early Childhood students will experience specific tumbling and movement lessons each week. Students will gain strength, improve coordination, and enhance self-esteem! Reaching new heights through positive motivation, encouragement, and fun! Time to Rumble & Tumble!

Wednesdays (January 22–April 9, 2025)
3:15–4:00 PM
Cost: $325

Dive into the world of Fantastic Forces, where each class is a thrilling exploration of science's most intriguing principles! Uncover the secrets of chemical reactions in "Che Mystery," electrify your curiosity with "Current Events," and soar to new heights in "Fantastic Fliers." Discover the "Fun-damental Forces" that shape our universe, marvel at the "Science of Magic," and build awe-inspiring creations in "Super Structures." Feel the thrill of "Under Pressure" and make a splash with "Wacky Water." Get ready for an action-packed adventure that will ignite young minds and unleash their inner scientists!

Thursdays (January 23–April 24, 2025 – no class on April 17)
3:15–4:00 PM
Cost: $325

Instructor: Dawn Lau

What to Wear: Comfortable clothes with sneakers. Ballet slippers may also be worn.

5,6,7,8 Dance is a continuation of self-expression through movement, visualization, and audio associations. With the use of props and music, the children will explore the 4 elements of creative dance: body, space, force, and time. This class will explore different genres of music and how expression within each genre differs. Some of the music genres we will explore are swing, jazz, African, and Celtic. This class will also enhance balance; coordination, musicality and future develop motor skills. At the end of the course, we will have a showing of the work we have accomplished.

Mondays (January 27–April 21, 2025)
4:15–5:15 PM
Cost: $350

Stop-motion movies bring your imagination to life. In the 10-week program, we will explore different stop-motion techniques to make movies and animate our ideas. We will try Claymation. We will animate blocks, objects, and toys. We might also make a few movies using ourselves as the characters. We will record our voices to narrate our stories and share our creative ideas as we watch the movies together at the end of the program. This STEAM workshop is for students new to stop-motion animation as well as students who have created movies before and can expand their skills. There are always new stories to tell and bring to life. (In this program, students have fun playing with technology and art making, but don’t tell them that they are also learning executive function skills! As they go through the design process, they use creative brainstorming, plan out their animation movements, collaborate with their peers, and are creative problem-solvers along the entire journey)

Tuesdays (January 28–April 15, 2025)
3:30–4:00 PM
Cost: $250

Instructor: Ms. Melissa Santiago

*Limited to 5 students*

Experience the joy of ukulele in a small group lesson. Enrollment will be limited, allowing each student to thrive in a supportive and engaging environment. Students will learn chords and strumming patterns to accompany themselves on simple songs. They will learn about the ukulele and how to play basic melodies on it. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to share their skills in a Music Share during the final lesson. Each enrolled student will be able to borrow a ukulele for at-home practice. Ukulele lessons will be a wonderful chance to learn new skills or build on existing ones while making music with peers. Open to 5 registrants.

Tuesdays (January 28–April 15, 2025)
4:00–5:00 PM
Cost: $350

Our chess program instructs students on how to think logically and creatively while under the pressure of competition. Students will partake in chess strategy lessons, solve problems to improve their tactical ability and foresight, and hone their skills with supervised practice games. There will also be opportunities for teamwork to emphasize the power and importance of respecting and building upon the ideas of others. Our coaches all have many years of experience in working with kids of all ages and creating a fun and engaging atmosphere in which to teach chess We’ll make you love the game!

If you are a beginner, intermediate, or even advanced chess student, this class will be geared to your level!

Wednesdays (January 22–April 9, 2025)
3:30–4:00 PM
Cost: $250

Instructor: Ms. Melissa Santiago

*Limited to 6 students*

Experience the joy of singing in a small group voice lesson. Enrollment will be limited in order to ensure support and guidance in vocal warm-ups, singing techniques, and mastering simple songs. Students will join together in singing as a group, with chances for individual solo phrases. Additionally, they will learn songs to sing in canon, to begin learning part-singing. The enrichment lessons will end with a Music Share during the final class, where students will have the experience of presenting their hard work. These lessons will provide a supportive atmosphere to sing and create music with peers. Open to 6 registrants.

Thursdays (January 23–April 17, 2025)
3:30–4:00 PM
Cost: $250

Instructor: Ms. Melissa Santiago

*Limited to 4 students*

Learn how to make music on the keyboard, with our small group beginner keyboard class. This lesson will be limited to three students in order to provide focused attention and support in learning beginning keyboard skills. As this group will be focused on beginning skills, it is geared for students who are brand new to piano or have had no more than one year of piano lessons. Dive into the fundamentals of keyboard playing as you learn the names of notes and essential techniques, and play your first melodies with confidence. Keyboards are available for borrowing, ensuring you can practice at home and progress at your own pace. The final lesson will include a Music Share, for students to share their hard work with an audience. These lessons provide a welcoming environment for students to learn about and explore the music they can create with a keyboard.

Thursdays (January 23–April 24, 2025 –no class on April 17)
4:15–5:15 PM
Cost: $350

Instructor: Dawn Ward-Lau

Theatre Dance will focus on the dance portion of the Music Theatre experience. This class will focus on jazz terminology, theatre terminology, coordination, isolation, stretching, and musicality. The students will learn to enhance their dance through characterization. In this class, different styles of Broadway choreography and staging will be touched upon, including shows such as Elf, Annie, Matilda, SchoolHouse Rock, and Seussical.

Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
February 4–April 15, 2025

Instructor: Emily Cannestro

Discover your creativity with the Art Club! This after-school program invites middle school students to explore their artistic passions in a fun and relaxed open-studio environment. Whether you love working with clay, experimenting with paint, or creating mixed-media masterpieces, the Art Club has something for everyone. No matter your skill level, you’ll have the freedom to express yourself, try new techniques, and make unique projects.

Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
Fall Session: October 1–December 19, 2024

Winter Concert: Thursday, December 19, 2024

No auditions and no experience necessary to join the middle school band! Bring a flute, clarinet, or saxophone and work with the ensemble to develop basic playing techniques. Limited availability for other instruments upon request. Returning or advanced members will be challenged with additional material. Fall Band will culminate with a performance at the Winter Concert.

Note: Instruments are not provided, but can be rented through The Music Shop.

Questions? Please email Tim Waters at twaters@redoaksschool.org.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
Tuesday, September 10–Thursday, November 7, 2024

Tournament dates: TBD, late October/early November

Coaches: Rebecca Contant

We are excited to offer our athletes the opportunity to play intramural pickleball and badminton this fall. Weekly practices will focus on developing skills, learning about the rules, strategies, tactics, and gameplay, and competing in singles and doubles matches. Matches against athletes from other schools may be scheduled throughout the season. The season will culminate in a tournament, which will be scheduled for late October/early November.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2024–Thursday, February 6, 2025

Tournament dates: February 2025

Coaches: Abby Martin and Rebecca Contant

This winter, we are offering our athletes the opportunity to play basketball. Weekly practices will focus on developing athletes’ dribbling, passing, and shooting skills, learning about the rules, strategies, tactics, and gameplay, and playing 3v3 and 5v5 basketball games. We will be playing games against other local schools and will provide more information about our game schedule as it becomes available. The season will culminate in a tournament, which will be scheduled for February 2025.

Dates and times to be announced Fall 2024. Stay tuned!

Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. This skill and self-confidence will carry over to all areas of their lives. OM brings the classroom to life as students apply what they learn and combine it with their interests and passions to solve our unique open-ended problems. OM also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, and public speaking. This international program is designed to help students at all learning levels grow as individual learners and as team members.

Musical Theater: Finding Nemo, Jr!
with Dawn Lau Dance Company

PERFORMERS

• Auditions: Monday, 12/2, & Monday, 12/9
• Callbacks (if needed): Friday, 12/13
• Rehearsals: 3:45–5:45 PM
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (1/6–4/16)
  • Daily rehearsals starting Monday, 4/21
• Public Performances: Friday, 5/2, & Saturday, 5/3
• Fee: $150

AUDITION PACKET

All students wishing to be cast in the production must register online and complete the audition process. Please carefully review the audition packet above, as it contains important dates and necessary audition information.

SET DESIGN

• 3:45–5:45 PM
• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (1/6–March TBD)

BACKSTAGE CREW

• 3:45–5:45 PM
• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (starting mid-late March, TBD)
• Public Performances: Friday, 5/2, and Saturday, 5/3

Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
November 7, 2024–February 2025 TBA

Grades 7 & 8 Competitive Math Club with Ms. Stacy:
Calling all mathletes! Have fun and challenge yourself while preparing for the MathCounts competition. The MathCounts Competition Series provides middle school students the opportunity to compete in contests against and alongside their peers. Get ready to explore, collaborate, and compete!

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
Tuesday, February 18–Thursday, April 24, 2025

Tournament dates: TBD, late April

Coaches: Kelly Gardner and Rebecca Contant

This co-ed volleyball team is open to players of all experience levels; however, please note that it is a competitive team that competes against other schools, and playing time may vary for each athlete. Weekly practices will focus on developing skills in serving, passing, setting, and spiking, while also covering the rules, strategies, and tactics of the game. The season will conclude with a tournament scheduled for late April 2025.