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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.

Fall 2022

We are excited about our Fall 2022 Panther Enrichment Programs (P.E.P.). Take some time to explore the options. Registration can be completed using the button provided on this page. 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. * Students will be mixed with different grade levels during PEP classes.*

View descriptions below, or for a full list and description of offerings, view our course catalog. 

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  • Monday

    • Homework Club 3:30-4:00pm
    • The Science of Physics 3:30-4:30pm
    • Art Club 3:30-4:30pm
    • Happy Holiday Gardening 3:30-4:30pm
    • Pantherettes 3:15-4:30pm

  • Tuesday

    • Homework Club 3:30-4:00pm
    • Tippi Toes Ballet and Jazz 3:30-4:30pm
    • Fall Gardening Fun 3:30-4:45pm
    • Kids Love to Run 3:30-4:30pm
    • Robotics 3:30-4:30pm
    • Holiday Baking 3:30-4:30pm

  • Wednesday

  • Thursday

    • Homework Club 3:30-4:00pm
    • Tippi Jam 3:30-4:30pm
    • The Science of Physics 3:30-4:30pm
    • Kids Love to Run 3:30-4:30pm
    • Reading/Game Club 3:30-4:30pm
    • Goos, Brews, and Edible Science 3:30-4:30pm

  • Friday

Program Offerings

  • Art Club

    Teachers: Mrs. Idbeis
    Dates: Oct. 24 - Dec. 12
    Days: M 
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: 1-4 
    Cost: $130 + $25 supply fee 
    Come try new art techniques with Mrs. Idbeis. We will select projects based on group interest, but will be sure to do some painting, printmaking and clay! Let’s get a little messy and a lot creative!

  • Fall Gardening Fun

    Teacher: Mrs. Welicky and Mrs. Fuchs 
    Dates: Sept. 6 - Oct. 25 
    Days: T
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: K - 4 
    Cost: $130 + $35 supply fee 
    In this class we will have some fun with pumpkins and gourds by decorating them, learning about the vegetables, tasting different
    pumpkin goodies, and conducting pumpkin experiments.

  • Goos, Brews and Edible Science

    Teachers: Mrs. Jensen 
    Dates: Nov. 3 - Dec. 8
    Days: Th 
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: K-4 
    Cost: $130 + $20 supply fee 
    In this class we will use a variety of household items to create various chemical reactions. Students will be able to observe reactions of changing solids into liquids or gasses. Plus each class period, students will create an edible science concoction from gummy bear slime to marshmallow play dough.

  • Happy Holiday Gardening

    Teachers: Mrs. Jensen 
    Dates: Nov. 1 - Dec. 6 
    Days: T 
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: K-5 
    Cost: $130 + $30 supply fee 
    Let’s welcome the holiday season with a variety of baked goods. Students will learn how to follow a recipe, how to use certain utensils correctly, and have a delicious baked item to go home with them at the conclusion of class. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated.

  • Holiday Baking

    Teachers: Mrs. Jensen 
    Dates: Nov. 1-Dec. 6 
    Days: T
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School
    Grades: K-5 
    Cost: $130 + $30 supply fee
    Let’s welcome the holiday season with a variety of baked goods. Students will learn how to follow a recipe, how to use certain utensils correctly, and have a delicious baked item to go home with them at the conclusion of class. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated.

  • Homework Club

    Quarter 1
    Teachers:     Mrs. Sanborn and Mrs. Lob (Grades K-2)
    or Mrs. Harter (Grades 3-4)
    Dates: Sept. 6 - Oct. 11 (10 Classes) 
    Days: M, T, Th
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: K-4 
    Cost: $200
    Students will complete homework assignments and review spelling words with teacher supervision.

    Quarter 2
    Teachers:     Mrs. Sanborn and Mrs. Lob (Grades K-2)
    or Mrs. Harter (Grades 3-4)
    Dates: Oct. 17 - Dec. 15 
    Days: M, T, Th
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: K-4 
    Cost: $200
    Students will complete homework assignments and review spelling words with teacher supervision.

  • Kids Love to Run

    Teachers: Mrs. Cathy Jensen 
    Dates: Sept. 13 - Oct. 29 
    Days: T, Th 
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: K - 5 
    Cost: $130 + $20 healthy snack fee 
    Children will learn how to pace themselves as they prepare for a 5K run. They will learn the importance of stretching prior and after running and what types of foods help fuel a body. Class will finish with a 5k Trunk and Treat Run on October 29.

  • Pantherettes and Yell Leaders

    Coaches: Mrs. Lob and Ms. Dougherty Dates: Sept 1-October 20 
    Days: Monday (Practice) and Friday (Games) 
    Time: 3:15-4:30 
    Location: Lower School/Upper School Grades: JK-6th 
    Cost: $70 
    Pantherettes! Come join us for cheer and dance every Monday from 3:15-4:30 from September 1- October 20. We will cheer on Friday nights for all home Upper School football games. If your child went to camp, then you have already paid! If you are new then it’s $25 for the football season and $45 for a uniform. GO PANTHERS!

  • Reading/Games Club

    Teachers: Ms. Riedy 
    Dates: Oct. 6 - Nov. 17 
    Days: Th
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: 4
    Cost: $130 + $5.00 snack fee
    Do you love to read books and play a variety of board games? Join the fourth grade reading/game club!

  • Robotics

    Teachers: Mrs. Couch
    Dates: Sept. 27 - Dec. 6
    Days: T
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School
    Grades: 3 - 4 
    Cost: $130 + $50 supply fee
    Get experience with two types of robots - Lego Mindstorms and Junior Botball. Learn coding skills while programming robots to complete challenges.

  • The Science of PHYSICS

    Quarter 1
    Teacher:     Mr. Stevens 
    Dates: Sept. 6 - Oct. 10 
    Days: M, Th
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School
    Grades: 1-3
    Cost: $130 + $35 Supply Fee (each quarter)

    Quarter 2
    Teacher:     Mr. Stevens 
    Dates: Oct. 17 - Dec. 15 
    Days: M, Th
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School
    Grades: 1-3
    Cost: $130 + $35 Supply Fee (each quarter)
    20 experiments will be completed to learn about the science dealing with the properties of matter and energy. We will use fun and interesting experiments to learn how our world works.

  • Tippi Toes Dance - Ballet & Jazz

    Teachers: Tippi Toes Dance Instructors
    Dates: Sept. 6 - Dec. 6 
    Days: T
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: JK - K
    Cost: $130 
    Ballet & Jazz dance classes incorporate an even mix of dance and creative movement while also encouraging self-expression and creativity. High energy music is used throughout the class to get dancers moving, using their imagination, and having fun!

  • Tippi Toes Dance - Tippi Jam

    Teachers: Tippi Toes Dance Instructors
    Dates: Sept. 6 - Dec. 8 
    Days: Th 
    Time: 3:30 - 4:30 
    Location: Lower School 
    Grades: K-5 
    Cost: $130 
    This is a great class for the growing dancer in your life! It is a class for dancers ready for a bit of a challenge, while still enjoying
    the fun and supportive atmosphere of Tippi Toes. More time is spent in class on technique development in jazz and hip hop exercises but still always in our high energy and encouraging class environment.No previous experience needed! All are welcome!
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