Aftercare at Westminster Academy - Available for JK-8th

AFTERCARE & ENRICHMENT

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AfterSchool at Westminster is a fun place of learning and play. Aftercare provides students an opportunity to eat a provided snack, play outdoors, complete homework, and engage friends in a relaxed and caring environment.

Enrichments offer students the chance to dive deep into the fine arts (guitar, handbells, ballet, and dance), athletics (gymnastics, Zumba, tennis skills, and yoga), chess and STEM.

You can reach the Aftercare Director at aftercare@wamemphis.com.

ABOUT AFTERCARE

When is Aftercare?

Aftercare runs from 3:15 p.m.- 5:45 p.m in the CLC school days days from August 14, 2018-May 17, 2019. Aftercare is not available on school holidays (including when the whole school releases for half-days).

How do I enroll my student?

All JK-8^th grade Westminster Academy students are already enrolled in our program! All you need to do is let us know that you’re planning to come.
When you let us know that your child is attending, we are better prepared to serve you and your family.

How do I pay for Aftercare?

There are two options to pay for Aftercare:

Full-time, full-year:
$2,500. This reflects a 20% discount. This may be paid in full at the beginning of the year or payments may be spread out monthly.
Pay as you go:
$6.00/hour. Your FACTS account will be billed on the 25th of the month, due the 5th of the following.

Students who are picked up after closing will be assessed a late fee of $2.00 per minute, per student.

2018-2019 ENRICHMENTS

Learning happens beyond the classroom! Join us in a variety of enrichments this year that will expand your athletic, artistic, musical, and reasoning abilities. Students who enroll in an enrichment that begins after 3:10 p.m. will receive complimentary aftercare until the beginning of the enrichment. Students who remain after any enrichment or sport will enter aftercare and be billed at the hourly rate of $6.00.

Tennis Fundamentals

Alyssa Ivey is a Westminster parent and USPTA certified tennis professional who has seven years’ experience coaching junior tennis. She is also the tennis coach for Westminster Academy. This class will introduce the sport of tennis and will cover six of the basic tennis strokes (forehand groundstroke, backhand groundstroke, forehand volley, backhand volley, serve, and overhead) and tennis-specific movement in a fun atmosphere!
*All equipment will be provided!

Grades: 4th-8th

Dates: October 17th – November 28

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 3:10-4:00 p.m.

Cost: $60 (includes equipment!)

Handbell Choir - PRICE REDUCED

Come and make a joyful noise! Playing together is a beautiful illustration of how the body of Christ is made of many parts and yet has one goal. The handbells will perform under the direction of Mrs. Statom at the Christmas Concert on December 20.

Grades: 5th and up
Dates: October 15 – December 17
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:10-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

Yoga

Emily Smith, a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and mom to four active kids at Westminster, teaches basic yoga poses to stretch and strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and improve balance in a fun environment.
*Please bring a yoga mat and wear athletic clothing that is easy to move in and will accommodate being upside down.

Grades: 2nd-8th Grade
Dates: October 16-December 11
Day: Tuesdays, 3:10-4:15 p.m.
Cost: $100

KidZumba - DATE CHANGE

Come join the dance party! Mrs. Read is the lead dancer and she’s excited to get you movin’ and grovin’! Zumba is a mixture of many dance styles: hip-hop, cha-cha, salsa, and others from Latin America and Africa. No dance experience required!

Grades: 1st and up!
Dates: October 17-December 14 (excluding November 2)
Days: Wednesdays & Fridays
Time:
1st – 6th grades: 4:00-4:30 p.m.
7th and up (Adults, too!): 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Cost: $45 for one day/week, $75 for both

Chess Club

Kindergarten students and up are invited to come play chess! Chess promotes discipline, patience, logical reasoning, planning skills, decision making, analytical thinking, and it’s FUN! Our coach is Dale Flickinger, an advanced mathematics teacher, who also directs a citywide chess program, Memphis Scholastic Chess, with about 1500 players.

Grades: Kindergarten-8th Grade
Dates: August 24-December 14
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:10-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $125 – join us for second quarter for only $65!

Gymnastics

Tumblers welcome! Come learn the fundamentals of gymnastics with Christi Hall.
*Students should wear comfortable tumbling clothing (girls in leotard and shorts).

Grades: Junior Kindergarten-8th Grade
Dates: August 23-December 13
Day: Thursdays
Time:
JK-K: 12:30-1:15 p.m.
1st graders+: 3:10-3:55 p.m.
Cost: $250 – join us for second quarter for only $125!

Dance (Jazz & Tap)

Students will learn the fundamentals of jazz and tap with Christi Hall.

Grades: 1st-6th Grade
Dates: August 23-December 13
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:55-4:40 p.m.
Cost: $250 – Join us second quarter for only $125 + dance clothing (shoes, black leotard, pink tights)!

Ballet - FULL!

Come learn the fundamentals of ballet with Rachel Himebook, the Artistic Director of IPC Ballet, and an accomplished dancer in her own right.
*Students should wear comfortable dance clothing (girls in any color leotard, pink ballet shoes, and hair secured in a bun or ponytail).

Grades: Junior Kindergarten-Kindergarten
Dates: August 29-December 5
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Cost: $225

STEM Club - FULL!

Students will work in small teams with LEGO Mindstorms to build and program robots. In the spring, students will have the opportunity to compete in a local competition sponsored by Medtronic. STEM Club is limited to 12 students, so sign up quickly!

Grades: 4th-8th

Dates: September 10-December 17

Day: Mondays

Time: 3:10-4:00 p.m.

Cost: $50

Strings

The Westminster Strings Program offers beginner through advanced students the opportunity for private and group practice.

Email gstatom@wamemphis.com for more information or to sign up.

Beginner group lessons
Grades: All Grades
Dates: Begins 2nd quarter
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Open free to all students taking lessons at WA. $75/year for students taking with a non-WA teacher.

Intermediate Ensemble

Grades: 5th-9th grades by audition only

Dates: Begins 2nd quarter

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7:10-7:50 a.m.
Cost: $75/semester for students taking with a non-WA teacher.

Advanced Ensemble

Grades: 7th-12th grades by audition only

Dates: Begins 2nd quarter

Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7:10-7:50 a.m.
Cost: $150/semester.

Monday:

3:10-4:00 p.m.
STEM Club, Aerobics Room
Handbells, LS Music Room

Tuesday:

3:10-4:15 p.m.
Yoga, Aerobics Room

4:00-4:45 p.m.
Group Guitar, Fireside Room

Wednesday:

12:30-1:15 p.m.
Ballet, Aerobics Room

3:10-4:00 p.m.
Tennis Skills, Aerobics Room

4:00-4:30 p.m.
KidZumba, Aerobics Room

Thursday:

12:30-1:15 p.m.
Gymnastics, Aerobics Room

3:10-3:55 p.m.
Gymnastics, Aerobics Room

3:55-4:40 p.m.
Dance I (Jazz & Tap), Aerobics Room

Friday:

3:10-4:30 p.m.
Chess Club, Fireside Room