AISA Elementary Activities & athletics

Paid After School Activities (Please note, these activities are provided by outside companies. All communication and payment should be through the company).

Kumon Math (September-May) Grades 1 - 5 Kumon helps children of all ages and levels become eager, independent self-learners. Kumon help children learn on their own and develops strong math skills. Sundays & Tuesdays nancy.m@kumonuae.ae Room 202. 3:00-3:30 Cost: 2,090 AED (Sept-May)

My First Gym Stars Hip Hop KG 1 (limited to 12 students) Exercise and dance to music with friends. Mondays – contact@myfirstgym.com Location: KG1 Clasroom 1:30-2:30 Cost: 647 AED

My First Gym Kids Hip Hop KG 2 – Grade 3 (limited to 12 students) Exercise and dance to music with friends. Mondays – My First Gym Staff Location: Canteen. 3:00-4:00 Cost: 647 AED

Artnook Art Workshop KG2 – G2 (limited to 16 students) Be creative; develop your imagination and build confidence through art. Mondays - daisyartnook@gmail.com Location: Grade 5 classrooms – Room 6 3.00-4.00pm Cost: 1,040 AED for 8 sessions

Artnook Art Workshop KG1 (limited to 16 students) Be creative; develop your imagination and build confidence through art Tuesdays – daisyartnook@gmail.com Location: B2-2; 1:20-2:30pm Cost: 960 AED for 8 sessions.

My First Gym Starts Karate KG1 KG1 (limited to 10 students) Students will focus on building character; developing concentration and listening skills, learning respect for others, and improving self-esteem. Wednesdays– contact@myfirstgym.com KG1 Classroom. 1:15-2:30 Cost: 740 AED

My First Gym Kids Karate KG2-Grade 2 KG2 - Grade 2 (limited to 10 students) Students will focus on building character; developing concentration and listening skills, learning respect for others, and improving self-esteem. Wednesday– – contact@myfirstgym.com Location: Canteen. 3:00-4:00 Cost: 740 AED

Term 3 of the paid AISA After-school Academy 2018-19 is here! Please read the class descriptions for more information. Activities will be 7 weeks long beginning Sunday, March 17th.

Mad Science KG2 - Grade 5 ALL NEW CLASSES! Spark your curiosity through fun and entertaining activities that give you an understanding of what science is really about. Wednesdays – KG2-G2 Girls’ side lab/G3-G5 Boys’ side lab. 3:00-4:00 Cost: 741 AED daryl@madscience.ae

Artnook Art Workshop Grade 3 - 5 (limited to 16 students) Be creative; develop your imagination and build confidence through art Wednesdays – daisyartnook@gmail.com Location: Grade 5 classrooms – Room 6 3.00-4.00pm Cost: 1,040 AED for 8 sessions

Amadeus Music Institute – Ballet KG1 Lessons will introduce students to ballet vocabulary and dance aesthetics, and also will teach them movement sequences which will advance their learning experience and improve their overall coordination. Wednesdays – 1.20 -2.20 KG1 Classrooms Cost: 511 (7 weeks) vmirchev34@gmail.com

Amadeus Music Institute - Ballet KG2-G1 lessons will introduce students to ballet vocabulary and dance aesthetics, and also will teach them movement sequences which will advance their learning experience and improve their overall coordination. Wednesdays – 1.20 -2.20 KG2 Classrooms Cost: 511 (7 weeks) vmirchev34@gmail.com

AISA Clubs & Activities (All activities are provided by AISA staff)

Term 3 – March 17th – May 12th Sign-up will begin Sunday, March 10th @ 5pm until Wednesday 13th . For sign-up after this date please email ebloom@aisa.sch.ae Please note, ALL activities will be cancelled during Ramadan, May 5th – June 4th. ALL activities will re-start, Sunday, June 9th for 2 more weeks. Please sign-up through the following link: https://app.aisa.sch.ae/Login _____________________________________ Homework Help Grades 3 – 5 (limited to 18 students) Need a little extra help with homework? Sundays – Ms. Puchol Room: 104, 3:00-4:00 Junior Chefs Grade 4-5 (limited to 12 students) Students will learn how to prepare some basic Arabic appetizers and desserts. Sundays – Mrs. Silwadi Room – 100, 3:00-4:00. Art Club Grades KG2 – G1 (limited to 18 students) Come learn fun, new creative ways to express yourself. Sundays – Mrs. Shoukri Room 122. 3:00-4:00 Story Club (Arabic) Grade 2-3 (18 Students) Students will learn to create short stories in Arabic. Sundays – Ms. Sihamat Room, B4-204; 3:00-4:00pm

Weaving Club Grade 4-5 (18 Students) Weaving on a simple frame loom to create both functional and decorative works of art. Mondays – Mrs. Eller Elementary Art Room (Boys side), 3:00-4:00 Yoga & Mindfulness Club G4/5 (18 Students) Relax and unwind at Yoga club. Mondays – Ms. Spillane Drama Room (Boys side), 3:00-4:00 The Green Challenge G3/4/5 (18 Students) Calling all artists and environmentalists: Learn about the effects of plastic pollution on our environment and make a design for a school wall to help send a message to others. Mondays – Ms. Duffy Room 101, 3:00-4:00

Emirate Dancing (girls only) G3/4/5 (18 Students) Come learn the traditional dance techniques of the Emirate culture. Mondays – Mrs. Sajeda Room 109, 3:00-4:00 Art Club G2/3 (18 Students) Learn fun, new creative ways to express yourself. Mondays – Mrs. Al Husari Room 124, 3:00-4:00 Dabka Club G3/4/5 (14 students) Learn traditional folk Dance from Arabic countries. Mondays – Mrs. Khadija Room B4-204, 3:00-4:00 Recycling Club G2/3 (18 students) Learn new and creative ways to transform wasted materials in to tools for everyday use. Mondays – Mrs. Abo Katar Room B4-203, 3:00-4:00 Kids Yoga Club Kg2/1 (10 students) Yoga for kids which allows to build confidence body awareness and focus on breathing. Classes integrate yoga poses flowing sequences relaxation and meditation techniques. Mondays – Mrs. Varma Room B2-3, 3:00-4:00 Knitting Club G2/3 (18 students) Come learn some basic stitching patterns. Tuesdays – Mrs. Gharib Room B4-203, 3:00-4:00

Book Club Grade 2 & 3 (limited to 18 students) Interact with books by exploring different genres, discovering new authors, and completing book-related craftivities. Tuesdays –Ms.Edgar Archie’s Library, 3:00-4:00 Crafts Club KG2/G1 (limited to 18 students) Students will learn to make some basic handmade craft. Tuesdays – Mrs. Allaham Room B2-2, 3:00-4:00 Calligraphy Writing Club Grade 2 & 3 (limited to 30 students) Students will learn to write some basic calligraphy techniques. Tuesdays –Mrs. Afaf Room- 100, 3:00-4:00 Junior Choir Grades 1-3 (limited to 18 students) Students will Learn how to sing in harmony as a group, developing perofmance skills and musical ear. Thursdays– Ms. Gillespie & Ms.Marchand Room 120. 3:00-4:00 Sand Painting Grades 2-3 (limited to 18 students) Come learn the art of sand painting. Thursdays– – Ms. Yousef Room B4-203. 3:00-4:00 Tap Dance Club Grade 2/3 (18 Students) Students will be introduced to basic tap dancing and will perform at upcoming school assemblies. Bring TAP SHOES and tapping toes. Club will also be offered T3 to maximize use of new shoes Thursdays– Mrs. Rich Canteen (Girls side), 3:00-4:00

Junior Lions Athletics Program Please note, Athletics runs on a different calendar to After School Activities. Sign-up will be available in the Elementary gym before the start of each season. Information on sign-up will be sent through the weekly bulletin. Season 1 (September – December)

September -November Information/ Practice day location

Time

Grade 4/5 (U12) Boys Football

Football field Sundays & Mondays, 3-4pm

Grade 4/5 (U12) Girls Football

Football field Sundays & Mondays, 3-4pm

K2 & G1 Swim Club Swimming pool – students must be picked-up poolside by a parent/guardian.

Sundays, 3-4pm

G2 – G5 Swim Club Swimming pool – this is an enrichment program. Students must be able to swim 25m in a stroke of their choice.

Mondays & Thursdays, 3-4pm

*Swimmers must wear an AISA swim cap. Season 2 (December – February)

November to January Information/ Practice day location

Time

Grade 2/3 Track Football field Mondays 3-4pm

Grade 4/5 Track & Field

Football field Sundays & Mondays, 3-4pm

G2 – G5 Swim Club Swimming pool – this is an enrichment program. Students must be able to swim 25m in a stroke of their choice.

Mondays & Thursdays, 3-4pm

Season 3 (February – April)

February - May Information/ Practice day location

Time

Grade 4/5 (U12) Girls Basketball

Elementary Gym Sundays & Mondays, 3-4pm

Grade 4/5 (U12) Boys Basketball

Elementary Gym Sundays & Mondays, 3-4pm

G2 – G5 Swim Club Swimming pool – this is an enrichment program. Students must be able to swim 25m in a stroke of their choice.

Mondays & Thursdays, 3-4pm

Please contact Mr.Bloom for more information (ebloom@aisa.sch.ae)