Student Life

Panther Enrichment Program

Panther Enrichment

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  • Beyond the Classroom

From science and technology to cooking and art, students will find many enrichment opportunities through our after-school Panther Enrichment Program.

Spring 2021

We are excited about our Spring 2021 Panther Enrichment Programs (P.E.P.). Take some time to explore the options below. Registration can be completed using the button below. You can see classes on the weekly class schedule and more info regarding each class below.

Lower School students will be sent to classes following dismissal. Please send them with a snack if they usually have one after school. Do not send any foods containing peanut or tree nut ingredients. Students will need to be picked up either under the bell after class or registered to attend Panther Care. Just a reminder that if school is not in session, there will be no after school class that day. *Masks will be required if social distancing cannot be maintained.* Students will also be mixed with different grade levels during PEP classes.*

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  • Monday

    • Lego Building Projects (K-5) Jan. 18-Mar. 15
    • Kids Love to Run...Littles Addition (K-1) Mar. 29-May 9
    • Hip Hop and Jazz Jan. 18-May 13
    • American Idol Jan. 18-Apr. 5

  • Tuesday

    • Kitchen Chemistry and More (K-5) Jan. 19-Mar. 16
    • Kids Love to Run (1-5) Mar. 30-May 13
    • Beginning Guitar Jan. 26-Mar 16

  • Wednesday

    • Reader's Theater (K-5) Jan. 20-Mar. 17
    • Girls on the Run
    • 4/5 Grade Book Club Jan. 27-Mar. 17

  • Thursday

    • Baking and Books (K-5) Jan. 21-Mar. 18
    • Kids Love to Run (1-5) Mar. 30-May 13
    • Some Experience Guitar Jan. 28-Mar 18
    • Among Us in Real Life! Jan. 28-Mar 12 (Once a week, Thurs or Fri depending on # of participants)

  • Friday

    • Girls on the Run
    • Among Us in Real Life! Jan 28-Mar 12 (Once a week, Thurs or Fri depending on # of participants)

Program Offerings

  • 4/5 Grade Book Club

    Do you love to read books anytime and anywhere? Let's relax under a homemade tent or a real tent set up in my classroom on Monday afternoons. Enjoy having a unique setting for your reading pleasure! We will also enjoy snacks like popcorn, rice krispie treats, chex mix, and jello jiggles!
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  • Among Us in Real Life!

    Obsessed with the game Among Us? Now you can play a real life version of this wildly popular game. Roam the space ship (different rooms in the upper west wing) completing tasks trying to avoid imposters and having emergency meetings. Vote out who you think might be an imposter... Or are you the imposter?
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  • Lego Building Projects

    If your kid likes to build with Legos, but you hate the mess, then this is the perfect club for your child. Each week your child will be given a choice of tasks to complete using Legos from marble runs to creating a box with a lock that needs a key to open it. Imagination and grit are the only tools needed to join in this fun!
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  • Kitchen Chemistry and Beyond

    Welcome all scientists! This class will show you how to use household items to create chemical reactions. Each class your budding chemist will be able to conduct 3 to 4 exciting experiments.
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  • Kids Love to Run!

    Here is a club to help your child learn the importance of healthy living. Discussions about choosing the right snacks, proper ways to warm up before and after exercising, and pacing will be done. This club will be working on their endurance to compete in a 5K run. This club is open to both boys and girls. 
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  • Reader's Theater for Kids

    To all the thespians at Independent, I call to you to come and express your inner actor upon our stage. Students will perform short plays initially, and then work their way to a big performance. 
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  • Baking with Books

    What's better than reading a book? Reading a book that has a food theme. Come join us as we read some great books that are tied to food. Then we will bake a delicious treat that corresponds to that book. 
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  • Kids Love to Run ... Littles Addition!

    Here is the perfect way to expose your child to the gift of running. Each week, we will be teaching your child the proper ways to get stretch, pace and cool down after running. The goal is to run 1 mile without stopping at the conclusion of this club. Fun games will be introduced to help students find the love in running too. 
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  • BEGINNING GUITAR (No experience needed)

    This class aims to build on concepts and literature found in your child's music class in such a way that not only sets them on the path of classical musicianship, but also begins to lay foundational support for creativity on the instrument. Lessons are presented in fun and engaging ways that allow children a great deal of "hands on" time with musical and instrumental concepts. Students will need to bring an acoustic guitar, preferably with nylon strings, or rent one for $40/semester. Rental supplies are limited. 
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  • EXPERIENCED GUITAR (some experience)

    For students who have completed Mr. Clement's guitar class or have had lessons before. This class aims to build on concepts and literature found in Mr. Clement's class in such a way that not only sets them on the path of classical musicianship, but also begins to lay foundational support for creativity on the instrument using a mixture of classical and modern songs -- first song will be "Old Town Road". Lessons are presented in fun and engaging ways that allow children a great deal of "hands on" time with musical and instrumental concepts. Students will need to bring an acoustic guitar, preferably with nylon strings, or rent one for $40/semester. Rental supplies are limited. 
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  • American Idol

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  • Hip Hop and Jazz

    Using popular, age-appropriate music students learn choreography in hip hop and jazz technique as well as explore creative elements, rhythm and balance. This version of hip hop/jazz dance is extremely tasteful and kid-friendly. A dance recital is held at the end of the season where dancers showcase all they have learned!
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  • Girls on the Run

    More information to come up for where you need to register and the times for practice on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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