Fall 2018

Extracurriculars & Athletics

Fliers with full details are online at richmont.org, and registration forms are online and in the lobby.

For questions or more information, contact Darlene Marschak, Director of Montessori Enrichment,

at (804) 741-0040 or dmarschak@richmont.org.

Motion Mom Kid’s Yoga and Meditation NEW!Ages 5-9 (House Lower Level)

In Motion Mom Yoga, we have an overarching goal of teaching children how to recognize and manage difficult emotions through yoga and meditation. We teach emotional intelligence masked by lots of fun and silliness. Be prepared to have your children coming home with lots of yoga and some new tools to handle anger, stress, grief and fear. For children only.Instructor: Marshie BoswellFriday 3:30-4:30; $99; 10/12-11/30 (no class 10/26, 11/23)

Half-Day Primary Lunch Programs Wee Little ArtsAges 3-4 (House)

Elements of Art: Shape, Line, Color and Texture. Award-winning curriculum uses a step-by-step process to develop critical thinking and fine motor skills – reinforced with art history and children’s literature. Has your child taken Wee Little Arts before? Mrs. B always comes with fresh new projects! Bring lunch.Instructor: Marg BucherWednesday 11:45-1; $184; 9/26-11/14

Bricks 4 KidzAges 3-5 (House)

Use DUPLO bricks imaginatively to explore size, shape and color identification; counting, placement and patterning. Create sculptures and projects based on a different theme each week. Bring lunch.Instructor: Whitney WilliamsThursday 11:45-1; $180; 9/27-11/1

Motion Mom Kid’s Yoga and Meditation NEW!Ages 3-4 (House)

In Motion Mom Yoga, we have an overarching goal of teaching children how to recognize and manage difficult emotions through yoga and meditation. We teach emotional intelligence masked by lots of fun and silliness. Be prepared to have your children coming home with lots of yoga and some new tools to handle anger, stress, grief and fear. Bring lunch. For children only.Instructor: Marshie BoswellThursday 11:45-1; $150Session I: 11/08-1/03 (no class 11/22, 12/20, 12/27)Session 2: 1/10-2/14

FridaySports SpectacularAges 3-6 (Parsons Hall) It’s Back!

Try a variety of favorite sports: basketball, soccer, flag football, kickball, wiffle ball and more! Overtime Athletics emphasizes playing, teamwork, sportsmanship and fitness with age and stage appropriate activities. Instructor: Overtime AthleticsFriday 3:30-4:30; $90; 9/28-11/9 (no class 10/26)

Coming next semester: Computer Game Making Lab,

World of Wizards, Whiz Kids, Golf!

Regular Extracurricular ProgramsMondayYogaAges 10-14 (Performing Arts Center)

Your child can join Ms. Parham to learn yoga poses and discover the calm and concentration that comes with yoga. Develop balance, self-awareness, strength and flexibility. Parham is a registered yoga teacher. Instructor: Parham Neal-PishkoMonday 3:30-4:30; $120; 9/24-12/10

Drama Kids InternationalP3-2nd Grade (House lower level)

Students will enjoy 8 weeks of fast-paced lessons on characterizations, speech and movement, improvisation and more. The session concludes with a mini-performance with costumes and props for family and friends.Instructor: Drama KidsMonday 3:30-4:30; $120; 9/24-11/19 (no class 10/8)

JV Soccer TeamAges 7½-11 (RMS Soccer Field)

JV students will practice and develop skills with one-on-one coaching to prepare for competition and eventually join the varsity team! Game schedule distributed at the first practice. Most JV games are played on Thursday. If there is no Thursday game, the team will practice instead.Coach: Gianni Baldini assisted by Coach Peter TurkalyFall Team: First meeting Friday September 7, 3:30-4:30; thereafter:Monday 3:30-5; $150; 9/10-10/29Spring Team: First meeting Friday March 1, 3:30-4:30; thereafter:Monday 3:30-5; $150; 3/4-5/13

Soccer ShotsAges 3-5 (Parsons Hall)

Soccer Shots is an engaging program with a focus on character development that teaches soccer skills in a fast-paced environment. Caring coaches, creative skill games, and developmentally appropriate.Instructor: Soccer ShotsFall Session: Monday 3:30-4:15; $135; 9/17-11/12 (no class 10/8)Spring Session: Monday 3:30-4:15; $165; 2/25-5/13 (no class 3/25, 4/1)

Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams5th-8th Grade (Parsons Hall)

Back this year with a new twist - the boys and girls varsity teams will practice together on Mondays, then have separate practices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Get ready to see your skills skyrocket as you work on shooting mechanics, defensive stance and footwork, dribbling and passing skills, rebounding, and more! Both teams will join a league and have additional scrimmage games.Head Coach: Nilay PatelMonday 3:30-4:45; $175; 12/3-late February

Hitting the Funny Bone – Biomedical Engineering NEW! Ages 5-7 (House Lower Level)

Explore the human organ systems and create innovative models. Students are learning in a fun zone that sparks interest and curiosity to understand how our complex organs work together to create our amazing human form - no bones will be broken! Jumbled skeleton, fix-a-fracture, prosthetic leg and more!Instructor: STEM for kidsMonday 3:30-4:30; $100; 12/3-1/14

ThursdayBricks 4 Kidz: Laws of Motion1st-5th Grade (House Lower Level)

Calling all future physicists! Use the laws of motion with models that illustrate the concepts of inertia, force, mass, and acceleration. We’ll build with awesome motorized LEGO® models and gadgets that are sure to spark imagination. Instructor: Robin Kocen Thursday 3:30-4:30; $145; 9/27-11/15

Art Lab2nd-4th Grade (House lower level)

Learn drawing techniques and study artists and their styles. Do still life and create self-portraits with a variety of media in this relaxed class. The fee includes materials.Instructor: Marg BucherThursday 3:30-4:30; $180; 11/29-1/31 (no class during winter break)

Winter Outdoor Soccer ClinicAges 7½-Middle School (RMS soccer field)

Keep in practice, or get ready to join the spring team with advanced drills, scrimmage, and small group coaching. Dress warmly!Instructor: Coach Gianni BaldiniThursday 3:30-4:30; $150; 11/8-12/6 and continuing 1/17-2/28

Honors Choir4th -8th Grade (Performing Arts Center)

Enjoy singing while you develop your voice skills with the RMS Honors Choir! Interested students will have an opportunity to audition. Returning singers need not audition. Performance opportunities are scheduled. Instructor: Academy of MusicThursday 3:30-4:30; $275 per semester; 9/20- 12/13Second Semester 1/10-5/9

BalletAges 3 ½ - 6 (Parsons Hall)

Dancers jeté over Priscilla the pig, fly like a butterfly, prance like a pony, float like a snowflake…all while learning the fundamentals of classical ballet. Develop poise, strength, flexibility, coordination and more. Taught by a former professional dancer with the American Ballet Theater. Limited space.Instructor: Elizabeth Diaz KrashThursday 3:30-4:30; $576 for the year; 10/18-5/2 (with some skipped weeks)Recital on 5/9

TuesdayHarp Ensemble1st-6th Grade (House)

Learn to play the melodic harp, and have opportunities for performance. No previous experience necessary – beginners and advanced welcome. Harps provided. Space is limited to 6 per class.Instructor: Academy of MusicTuesday: Class I 3:30-4:15 or Class II 4:15-5; $275 per semester; 9/18-12/18Second Semester: 1/8-5/7

Coach Baldini’s Soccer SchoolAges 5½-7½ (Outdoor Practice)

Work with Coach Baldini on the basics of the game. He will offer corrections or point out good technique. Tennis shoes or cleats required; shorts or sweatpants practical. Lots of game practice! The gym will be used in case of rain.Instructor: Coach Gianni BaldiniTuesday 3:30-5; $250 per semesterFirst Semester: 9/18-11/27 Second Semester: 3/5-5/14

Boys Varsity Basketball Team5th-8th Grade (Parsons Hall)

Start the week on Monday with a co-ed practice with the girls team, and then follow up with a boys team only practice on Wednesday. Work on proper shooting mechanics, defensive stance and footwork, dribbling and passing skills and more. Practice will focus on individual and team skills, conditioning, and preparation for real game competition.Head Coach: Nilay PatelMonday and Tuesday 3:30-4:45; $175; 11/27-2/19

HATTheatre EnsembleAges 8 and up (Performing Arts Center)

Be a part of something exciting and fun as we explore all aspects of theatre. Each week will be a bit different: introducing scenes from popular and classic plays, improv comedy and drama, working with props, learning how to direct, music and movement and more! You will make friends, build public speaking skills, and learn to be creative and think quickly in a cooperative atmosphere. Be a part of the theatre community at RMS!On the last day there will be a performance where everyone will have their moment to shine. No additional fees for costumes or props.Instructor: Casey DillonTuesday 3:15-4:30; $130; 9/25-12/11; space is limited for this popular program!

Challenge IslandP3-5th Grade (House Lower Level)

World Tour: Pack your bags to engineer your way around the world. Each challenge brings us to a different iconic geographical destination to explore. Students learn cooperation and creative thinking skills, with an approach that emphasizes STEAM. Hands-on fun!Instructor: Challenge IslandTuesday 3:30-4:30; $105; 9/25-10/30

Championship Chess2nd-5th Grade (House Lower Level)

Championship Chess instructors utilize a complete curriculum introducing chess skills to beginners incrementally and improving players’ skills and strategies in the opening, middle and endgame. Students obtain achievement cards based on their individual accomplishments. Beginning and experienced players welcome!Instructor: Championship ChessTuesday 3:30-4:30; $96.50; Session I: 11/6-12/11; Session II: 1/8-2/12

WednesdayWee Little ArtsAges 5-8 (House Lower Level)

Elements of Art: Shape, Line, Color and Texture. Award-winning curriculum uses a step-by-step process to develop critical thinking and fine motor skills – reinforced with art history and children’s literature. Has your child taken Wee Little Arts before? Mrs. B always comes with fresh new projects! Register early – this popular program fills quickly!Instructor: Marg BucherWednesday 3:30-4:15; $167; 9/26-11/14

Varsity Soccer TeamAges 12-14 (RMS Soccer Field & Fox Hall Field)

Varsity soccer has TWO practice days: one at RMS and one on the full-size field at Fox Hall. Take advantage of more one-on-one with the coaches, and train hard for the fall competition and the spring tournament. The goal for 8th grade students is to prepare you to try out for high school soccer. Game schedule distributed at the first practice. Most varsity games are played on Fridays.Coach: Gianni Baldini assisted by Coach Peter TurkalyFall Team: First meeting Friday September 7, 3:30-4:30; thereafter:Wednesday 3:30-5 AND Saturday 11-12:00; $200; 9/12-10/31Spring Team: First meeting Friday March 1, 3:30-4:30; thereafter:Wednesday 3:30-5 AND Saturday 11 – 12:00; $200; 3/6-5/15

Basketball Co-ed Skills Clinic3rd–5th Grade (Parsons Hall)

Players learn the fundamentals of basketball through creative and exciting basketball drills and games. Come be a part of the basketball program at RMS! All levels of skill welcome.Instructor: Head Coach Nilay PatelWednesday 3:30-4:30; $90; 9/26-11/7 (no class 10/31)

Girls Varsity Basketball Team5th-8th Grade (Parsons Hall)

Start the week on Monday with a co-ed practice with the boys team, and then follow up with a girls team only practice on Wednesday. Work on proper shooting mechanics, defensive stance and footwork, dribbling and passing skills and more. Practice will focus on individual and team skills, conditioning, and preparation for real game competition.Head Coach: Nilay PatelMonday and Wednesday 3:30-4:45; $175; 11/28-2/20