Enrichment Program
Enrichment Classes
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After the academic day is done, Princeton Junior School offers a variety of Enrichment Clubs selected specifically to cater to our students’ interests. These classes allow our students to further explore the arts, science, a variety of sports, and other activities with the help of local professionals in their field. Students are given the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the school day and deepen their understanding in these areas while building their skills and confidence. Enrichment Club offerings are renewed each trimester, ensuring that students can try new activities throughout the school year. Examples of recent clubs offered include coding, game theory, gymnastics, running club, soccer, and messy fun, among many others.
Class Offerings
- Set Design with Ms. Molinelli | K-6 | Dates in Description | 3:00-4:30 | $280
- StoryArt with Ms. Jannell | ECP | Mondays | 3:00-3:45 | $150
- Gardening with Ms. Morris | K-Grade 2 | Tuesdays | 3:15-4:30 | $245
- Frisbee with Coach Palker | Grade 3-Grade 6 | Tuesdays | 3:15-4:15 | $150
- Chess with Coach Farai | K-Grade 6 | Wednesday | 3:15-4:14 | $210
- Soccer Shots | ECP | Thursdays | 3:00-3:30 | $140
- Soccer Shots | K- Grade 2 | Thursdays | 3:30-4:30 | $210
- Gardening with Ms. Morris | Grade 3-Grade 6 | Thursdays | 3:15-4:30 | $245
Set Design with Ms. Molinelli | K-6 | Dates in Description | 3:00-4:30 | $280
Calling all artists! Willy Wonka Jr. needs a set and that means YOU! Ms. Molinelli is back and will be leading the crew to create the set for our Spring Musical. You will use all sorts of materials and art techniques to build Wonka’s amazing factory. Come ready to get creative and messy.
SET DESIGN SCHEDULE
April 1st-4th & April 8th-11th
Can’t join the club but want to help? Ms. Molinelli is looking for plastic water and soda bottles of all sizes and colors! Please add your donations to the collection box in the front of the school.
Please note: If you are a member of the cast, you can still join set design. When you are not needed for rehearsals, you will head to work with Ms. Molinelli. The cost of set design is discounted for cast members, as you may not be able to join in the fun at all times. The discounted fee is $140
StoryArt with Ms. Jannell | ECP | Mondays | 3:00-3:45 | $150
Together we will read stories and create art inspired by what we read. From "This is Not a Stick", "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and "Mix it up" your little one will enjoy these amazing books. Your child will bring home a unique piece of artwork at the end of each class! Please note: This class will only have 6 sessions because of Memorial Day. (Max 7)
Gardening with Ms. Morris | K-Grade 2 | Tuesdays | 3:15-4:30 | $245
Chickens and Gardens and Native Plants, OH MY!
In this spring enrichment session, students will join Ms. Morris (LTL teacher) to learn about our beautiful natural world and help get our school garden growing again! Students will help with planting and plant care, chicken care, and even learn about compost! Students can expect to get hands-on and dirty, and have lots of fun in the process! STEAM opportunities--including engineering useful contraptions and designing beautiful decorations for the garden and chicken coop--can be incorporated based on student interest.
Frisbee with Coach Palker | Grade 3-Grade 6 | Tuesdays | 3:15-4:15 | $150
Whether you're a beginner or know how to play, Coach Palker will work on Frisbee basics and play games building technique and style all while working by the Ultimate Frisbee golden rule: Treat others how you want to be treated. (12 max)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS WILL ONLY RUN FROM APRIL 30th-MAY 28th (5 Tuesdays)
Chess with Coach Farai | K-Grade 6 | Wednesday | 3:15-4:14 | $210
This class will be taught by International Chess Master Farai Mandizha. All kids will be evaluated in their first class. Students will learn the basic chess principles like how to move the pieces, check & checkmate, stalemate, castling, promotion and many more. They will also learn the openings, middegame, engames tactics and strategies. Each student will receive individual recommendations for further study. Every class will include a lesson part and a supervised play. Materials: Chess sets and clocks will be provided
PLEASE NOTE: Students may sign up for 5 weeks so that they can participate after the Spring Musical has ended for the cost of $150
Benefits of Chess: Chess helps develop critical thinking skills, planning ahead, and thinking before acting. Children learn to see patterns, solve problems and become more deliberate. In chess, winning and losing allows children to understand how to handle healthy competition and to learn that having an opponent is OK.
Meet the Teacher: Our chess instructor has immense experience in teaching curriculum and after-school programs for years and will be able to give the right guidance to this budding chess community. International Master Farai Mandizha is an internationally renowned chess player, coach, and a 4 time Chess Olympian
Soccer Shots | ECP | Thursdays | 3:00-3:30 | $140
Soccer Shots | K- Grade 2 | Thursdays | 3:30-4:30 | $210
Gardening with Ms. Morris | Grade 3-Grade 6 | Thursdays | 3:15-4:30 | $245
Chickens and Gardens and Native Plants, OH MY!
In this spring enrichment session, students will join Ms. Morris (LTL teacher) to learn about our beautiful natural world and help get our school garden growing again! Students will help with planting and plant care, chicken care, and even learn about compost! Students can expect to get hands-on and dirty, and have lots of fun in the process! STEAM opportunities--including engineering useful contraptions and designing beautiful decorations for the garden and chicken coop--can be incorporated based on student interest.
Instrumental Lessons
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As part of our after-school enrichment program, we have experienced teachers who can further our students' music education with individual instrumental lessons.
The following private music lessons are offered after school:
Guitar: taught by Larry Anton (Winter & Spring Session)
Ukulele/guitar: taught by Darlene Tirona (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute: taught by Tom Tallitsch
Piano/Voice: taught by Kati Kertesz (Tuesdays/Thursdays) CURRENTLY FULL
Drums/cello: taught by Dan Kassel. (Wednesdays)
Extended Day Program
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The Extended Day Program runs each weekday from 3-6pm and is a time for students to unwind from the academic day. Outdoor play time, special project work and homework support are all offered during this time. Children enrolled in the Extended Day Program will be offered a healthy snack after school before launching in to fun and engaging activities that help them to unwind. The program is open to all PJS students. Families who are not enrolled in the Extended Day Program are offered the option to have their child stay for a drop in fee of $30 per day. An advance notice of 24-hours is requested.
After School Homework Support
Contact Us
If you need to contact the Extended Day Program during after school hours, please call 609-924-9175. For questions or more information regarding the Extended Day Program, contact Keighley Farrell at kfarrell@princetonjuniorschool.org.
We thank you for your partnership in making this a wonderful experience for our students.
If you have any questions regarding Enrichment Clubs or instrumental music lessons, please reach out to Bree Sheppard at BSheppard@princetonjuniorschool.org