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Extreme Exercise
Grades 2-5
Are you looking for fun ways to stay healthy and be active??? Well, come “kick” it into high gear with Mrs. Cunningham and Mr. McNeil as we take you on exercise adventure of a lifetime! We’ll help you learn what not to eat and introduce some great ways to get your body ready to play our EXTREME games. If obstacle courses, relay races, and kickball interest you, then this is the class for you!
Payment Information: Please bring a check payable to 'Adam McNeil' to the first class or put a check in his teacher mailbox.
Class Contact: Contact Ms. Cunningham at ali.cunningham@apsva.us or Mr. McNeil at adam.mcneil@apsva.us if you have any questions.
Fall Dates: October 3rd - December 5th; NO class October 24th or November 21st. 8 classes total.
Value: $80.00
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Cheerleading
Grades PreK-5
Led by Glebe teacher Ms. Halligan, all grades are invited to Cheer for Glebe (boys too!) Students will learn several cheers and chants to incorporate into a dance routine. Students will learn cheer safety and the basics of stunting. At the end of the session, they will perform as a team to showcase their talent. They will also participate in school spirit-building activities. New uniforms are $50 or uniform rental is available for $10.
Payment Information: Please bring a check payable to 'Elizabeth Halligan' to the first class.
Class Contact: Elizabeth Halligan, elizabeth.halligan@apsva.us
Fall Dates: October 3rd - December 5th; NO Class October 24th or November 21st. 8 classes total.
Value: $80.00
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Chess Club
Grades 1-5
Playing chess brings out abilities that often have not been reached by traditional educational means. Chess promotes logical thinking, instills a sense of self-confidence, and improves communication and pattern recognition skills. And it’s fun! Lessons will be conducted using a chess demonstration board, chess boards and pieces for the students to practice with, and worksheets to reinforce the concepts learned. Collaborative discussions and analysis will be encouraged to develop problem solving, decision-making, and team building skills. Students will be divided by age and ability so no one will get bored or feel intimidated. Visit http://www.olympiachess.com or contact info@olympiachess.org for more information.
Payment Information: Please either: (1) bring a check payable to 'Olympia Chess Academy' and bring it to the first class; or (2) mail a check to 6312 Seven Corners Center, Suite 245, Falls Church VA 22044; or (3) visit http://www.olympiachess.org/After-School-Registration.html and look for Glebe tab.
Class Contact: Mary Fair, 703-755-0973, MaryFair@ymail.com
Fall Dates: October 3rd - December 5th; NO Class October 24 or November 21st. 8 classes total.
Value: $120.00
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American Girl Book Club
Grades 1-4
Led by Glebe’s own Cassidy Burton! Come explore American history through the eyes of an American girl! We will read one book in the popular “American Girl” series together. Each week we’ll enjoy a snack and a special activity to go with the story. All reading levels are welcome. Cost includes your own copy of the book. No dolls, please. We want to focus on the literature, not the merchandise. And there will be no homework!
Payment Information: Please bring a check payable to 'Cassidy Burton' to the first day of class. Fee includes the book.
Class Contact: Ms. Cassidy Burton, Cassidy.Burton@apsva.us
Fall Dates: October 3rd - December 5th. NO Class October 24th or November 21st. 8 classes total.
Value: $100.00
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Lego Magic
Grades 1-3
Interactive building and programming models is the newest educational frontier for kids that love building with Legos. Students build a series of models such as an alligator, lion, helicopter and more. Builders work together to build and program their model to move and make sounds. The programming is done on a laptop computer. These beginning engineering classes offer students an introduction to programming, technology, Math, Science and are designed to enhance STEM education as well as creativity when students design and build their own Lego projects.
Payment Information: Please mail a check payable to 'The Renaissance Center' to 115 Park Avenue Falls Church, VA 22046.
Class Contact: Linda Weber, montessorieducate@yahoo.com
Fall Dates: October 3rd - December 5th; NO Class October 24th or November 21st. 8 classes total.
Value: $150.00
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Mad Science: Secret Agent Lab
Grades K-3
Analyze clues and get hot on the trail of a culprit with the Crime Lab program. Connect the dots using science to help solve a crime. Figure out the science of forensics in this hands-on look at crime scenes, evidence collection and puzzle making. Want to know who did it? Test your skills and learn how the pros do it through careful observation! Students will make their own Secret Code Breaker. Learn what it takes to be successful in the spy world. Step into the shoes of a detective - collect and analyze evidence.
Note: There is an opportunity for a Parent Volunteer to assist with this class every week, in exchange for free tuition for their student. Please email Ann Blakey at ablakey5@comcast.net if you are interested in being the Parent Volunteer.
Payment Information: Register with Glebe first. Then pay online at http://register.madscience.org/dc
Class Contact: info@madscienceofdc.com
Fall Dates: October 3rd - December 5th; NO class October 24th orNovember 21st. 8 classes total.
Value: $149.00
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