Mondays (January 22–April 8, 2024)
3:00–3:45 PM
Cost: $325

Instructor: Dawn Ward-Lau, Dawn Lau Dance Company

Creative Dance, is an introduction to dance for Early Childhood students! The class teaches the basics of self expression through movement, visualization and audio associations. With the use of props and music, the children will explore the four elements of creative dance: body, space, force and time. This class will include a series of warm-ups, across the floor and introduction of a movement theme. Creative Dance will also enhance balance, coordination, musicality, and future develop motor skills.

What to wear: comfortable clothes with sneakers. Ballet slippers can also be worn but are not mandatory.

About the Instructor

Tuesdays (January 23–April 2, 2024)
3:00–3:45 PM
Cost: $325

Instructor: Sarah Whitman

The Yoga Adventure class is an enchanting journey of yoga, imagination, and fun, especially geared for kids ages 3-5! Yoga boosts flexibility and strength, encourages mindfulness and relaxation, fosters creativity and self-expression, and builds confidence and social skills. Miss Sarah will guide the children through age-appropriate poses, breathing and mindfulness techniques, and can expect fun games, music, and storytelling. 

Do not miss out on this fun adventure! Reserve your spot today!

Wednesdays (January 24–April 24, 2024, no class on April 3)
3:00–3:45 PM
Cost: $325

Instructors: Tammy, Sharon's Studio of Dance

This Movement & Tumbling class will help your little one enhance their gross motor skills, become more independent, and socially aware. These classes will assist in introducing your child to sharing and following directions in a fun and safe environment. The weekly lesson has exercises, stretches, and circle games. Finally, the children head to the gym mats to focus on rolls, crab walks, cartwheels, and more for a creative and fun-filled 45 minute class!

Thursdays (January 25–April 11, 2024)
*3:15–4:00 PM*
Cost: $325

Instructor: Ms. Srujana Ambadipudi

Welcome to the "Crafty Explorers Club," where the magic of creativity comes alive for our youngest learners! Our after-school craft enrichment program for 3-5 year olds is a delightful adventure into the world of imagination, colors, and hands-on exploration. Designed to spark curiosity and enhance fine motor skills, this program is a haven for budding artists to express themselves through the joy of crafting.

Our program introduces children to a wide array of crafting materials, from colorful papers and glue to recycled materials and natural elements. Each crafting session is a new opportunity for children to transform ordinary objects into extraordinary masterpieces. The craft sessions are carefully curated to align with the imaginative world of preschoolers. From crafting animals from the jungle to creating their own mini galaxies, these themes not only provide a framework for crafting but also inspire storytelling and imaginative play.

The "Crafty Explorers Club" is more than just a craft program; it's a journey of self-expression, exploration, and collaboration. Through the magic of crafting, we aim to inspire a lifelong love for creativity in our young learners, laying the foundation for artistic expression and imaginative thinking that will flourish throughout their educational journey.

Mondays (January 22–April 8, 2024)
4:00–5:00 PM
Cost: $350

Instructor: Diana Tulman

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 were a student in the Fall chess program, your instruction will continue! If you are a beginner, intermediate, or even advanced chess student, this class will be geared to your level!

Tuesdays (January 23–April 2, 2024)
3:30–4:00 PM
Cost: $250

Instructor: Ms. Melissa Santiago

*Limited to 3 students.

Receive ukulele lessons in a small group class. Enrollment will be limited to only three students, in order to allow for personalized attention for each student. Students will learn chords, strumming patterns, as well as simple melodies on the ukulele. They may also borrow a ukulele for at-home practice. The lessons will lead to a performance opportunity for students to showcase their hard work and learning experience.

Tuesdays (January 23–April 2, 2024)
4:00–5:00 PM
Cost: $350

Instructor: Tracy Fox, Memory Vessel Studio

This series of STEAM workshops bring students’ ideas to life with stop-motion animation. We will use iPads, supplied by the instructor and lots of different materials, including paper, clay, objects, and even ourselves. Students will explore basic animation techniques and learn tips to create motion. Starting with brainstorming ideas and learning about the design process, students will see how they can take their ideas and turn them into something that can be shared in a new way! Students will be authors, artists, engineers, and producers working independently as well as in groups. If you can believe it, math plays a role in planning and creating your animation. There will be many opportunities for creative thinking and problem-solving. This workshop encourages students to become creators and not just consumers of digital information.

About the Instructor
Tracy Fox is an artist, teacher, and arts education advocate who teaches kids to believe in their ideas. She gives them a platform to tell stories in their own words and empowers them to become creators, not just consumers of digital media. She is a professional artist who earned her BFA in photography from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MFA in Digital Imaging from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She combines her art education with decades of work creating online training and marketing presentations. She served as a Cultural Arts Representative in the Morris School District for seven years and saw a need for creating an art-making program to bring digital tools into the classroom as a creative medium. Her groundbreaking program checks the box for building 21st-century skills, and her passion inspires & empowers students to turn their words and ideas into something amazing.

Wednesdays (January 24–April 17, 2024)
3:30–4:00 PM
Cost: $250

Instructor: Ms. Melissa Santiago

*Limited to 3 students.

Receive voice lessons in a small group class. Enrollment will be limited to only three students, in order to allow for personalized attention for each student. Students will learn about and experience vocal warms ups, singing techniques, and will sing simple songs using these techniques. The lessons will lead to a performance opportunity for students to showcase their hard work and learning experience.

Wednesdays (January 24–April 17, 2024)
4:00–5:00 PM
Cost: $350

Instructor: Pam Heinrich

This fun, engaging, hands-on class will teach students how to build and program robots to accomplish specific tasks. They also gain valuable skills in working with a partner as a team as they tackle customized challenges to encourage their STEM skills while having FUN.

Thursdays (January 25–April 11, 2024)
3:30–4:00 PM
Cost: $250

Instructor: Ms. Melissa Santiago

*Limited to 3 students.

Receive keyboard lessons in a small group class. Enrollment will be limited to only three students, in order to allow for personalized attention for each student. Students will learn beginner piano skills, including learning to play a song. Keyboards will be available to borrow for at-home practice. The lessons will lead to a performance opportunity for students to showcase their hard work and learning experience.

Thursdays (February 1–April 25, 2024 –no class on April 4)
4:00–5:00 PM
Cost: $350

Instructor: Dawn Ward-Lau, Dawn Lau Dance Company

Children will be introduced to the world of musical theater in this 10 week Enrichment Program! The classes will focus on singing, dancing, and acting. Children will learn the terminology of the theater, character development, vocalization, creative writing, and choreography. For the acting segment of the class, we will focus on improvisation (solo and group) as we free each actor of their inhibitions. Acting is important for children of all ages, as it strengthens their self-esteem. The skills learned in acting classes carry through the students' education and will help with creative writing and public speaking. At the conclusion of the program, there will be an informal showing of all of our accomplishments!

About the Instructor

Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
Fall Session: October 3–December 14, 2023
Winter Concert: Thursday, December 14, 2023

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. 

Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
Winter/Spring Session: January 2–June TBD, 2023

Open to new and returning members! Students will rehearse weekly to perform at the Art Show and Graduation. Bring a flute, clarinet, or saxophone and work with the ensemble to develop basic playing techniques or extend your learning with more challenging material. Limited availability for other instruments upon request. Note: Instruments are not provided, but can be rented through The Music Shop.

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

Mondays, during recess
October 2–December 14, 2023
Winter Concert: Thursday, December 14, 2023

Students will explore a diverse repertoire of songs as they prepare to perform at the Winter Concert. They will practice appropriate vocal technique and develop healthy singing habits. Partsongs, movements, and solo singing will engage and challenge them. This is a great way to prepare for the spring musical!

Wednesdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
September 20–December 13, 2023
Winter Showcase: Thursday, December 14

*Limited to 15 students*

Instructor: Lulu French, of Rocket Improv

The students learn the foundational skills of comedic improvisation, such as agreement (yes, and), expressing emotions, character creation, creating imaginary objects and environments, and scene heightening. The improv students will work on active listening, presentational skills, collaboration, spontaneity, moment-to-moment discovery, stepping outside their comfort zone, and supporting each other both on and off stage. The students will work on these goals by engaging in fun, age-appropriate improv games and exercises. Rocket Improv will endeavor to provide equal stage time for each student to the extent possible.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
Tuesday, September 12–Thursday, October 26, 2023
Tournament dates: TBD, late October

Coaches: Coach Rebecca Contant and Coach Vinny Abbate

We are excited to offer our athletes the opportunity to play intramural pickleball this fall. Weekly practices will focus on developing pickleball 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 2023.

Mondays, 3:45–4:45 PM
September 18–December 4, 2023

*$100 Materials Fee

Through building and programming robots, students will gain valuable "STEM" skills to navigate "robot" challenges throughout the semester. As they learn, they will also build "habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way" while having FUN.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023–Thursday, February 22, 2024
Tournament dates: TBD, late February 2024

Coaches: Coach Abby Martin, Coach Rebecca Contant, and Coach Vinny Abbate

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 late February 2024.

Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
November 2, 2023–February TBD, 2024

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!

Grades 5 & 6: Non-Competitive Math Club with Ms. Kelly:
Do you enjoy puzzles, patterns, and problem-solving? In this fun-filled math after-school club, students in grades 5 and 6 will tackle interesting and challenging problems by collaborating with their peers. Get ready to learn and have fun at the same time!

Musical Theater: Seussical, Jr!
ith Dawn Lau Dance Company

PERFORMERS

• Auditions: Monday, 1/22, & Thursday, 1/25
• Callbacks: Monday, 1/29
• Rehearsals: 3:45–5:45 PM
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (January–April 4)
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (April 8–June)
• Public Performances: Friday, 6/7, & Saturday, 6/8

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, Thursdays (2/1–3/21)
• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (4/1–5/10)

BACKSTAGE CREW

• 3:45–5:45 PM
• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (starting mid-April, TBD)
• Public Performances: Friday, 6/7, and Saturday, 6/8

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 PM
Tuesday, February 27–Thursday, May 16, 2024
Tournament dates: TBD, mid May

Coaches: Coach Kelly Gardner, Coach Rebecca Contant, and Coach Vinny Abbate

This spring we are offering our athletes the opportunity to play volleyball. Weekly practices will focus on developing athletes’ serving, passing, setting and spiking skills, and learning about the rules, strategies, tactics used during gameplay. We will be playing games against other local schools, and will provide more information about this as it becomes available. The season will culminate in a tournament, which will be scheduled for mid-May, 2024.