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. Fall Enrichment begins September 23, 2024 and ends November 14, 2024.
Class Offerings
- Gardening with Ms. Morris | Grade 3- Grade 6 | Mondays | 3:15-4:30 | $280
- Robin Hood (Fall Play) | Grades 5 & 6 ONLY | Mondays and Wednesdays | 3:15-5:00 | $350
- Cross Country with Coach Anton & Coach Burd | Grades 4 - 6 | Tuesday/Thursday/Friday | 3:15-4:15 | Free
- Gardening with Ms. Morris | K- Grade 2 | Tuesdays | 3:15-4:30 | $280
- Soccer Shots | ECP | Tuesdays| 3:00-3:30 | $160
- Chess with Coach Farai | K-Grade 6 | Wednesday | 3:15-4:14 | $240
- Vets in Training with HousePaws | K- Grade 3 |Thursdays | 3:15-4:15| $240
- Dance with Ms. Box | ECP | Thursdays | 3:00-3:30| $140
Gardening with Ms. Morris | Grade 3- Grade 6 | Mondays | 3:15-4:30 | $280
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. (3min/10max)
Robin Hood (Fall Play) | Grades 5 & 6 ONLY | Mondays and Wednesdays | 3:15-5:00 | $350
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Calling all 5-6 Suite Students to come audition for the cast of the PJS Fall Production, Robin Hood! This fun, clever and upbeat comedy is crafted for a young audience, with plenty of opportunities for audience participation. Actors will hone their comedic timing and physicality while having a lot of fun with the script! Daytime performances will take place on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th. Please note: this show accommodates a small cast of 8 players. Please hold off on submitting payment for this Enrichment Club until your child has been cast.
Students interested in auditioning will meet on Monday, September 16th during school hours (time TBD). Auditions will take place after school on Tuesday, September 17th. A sign-up will be sent out to students who would like to audition. Rehearsals will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 3-5pm. Directed and Produced by Ms. Pottinger and Ms. Sheppard.
Cross Country with Coach Anton & Coach Burd | Grades 4 - 6 | Tuesday/Thursday/Friday | 3:15-4:15 | Free
Calling all runners! The PJS cross-country team will train and compete with other independent schools at several cross-country meets in the area this Fall. Practices will be held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays after school throughout the Fall. Meets will be held in October, and we will probably join the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Princeton again this year. The team will be open to all children in Grades 4 - 6. Take time to talk it through with your child before signing up. The rewards of competing and being a member of a team are great, but training three days a week is obviously a big commitment. PLEASE NOTE: CROSS COUNTRY WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th.
Gardening with Ms. Morris | K- Grade 2 | Tuesdays | 3:15-4:30 | $280
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. (3min/8max)
Soccer Shots | ECP | Tuesdays| 3:00-3:30 | $160
Chess with Coach Farai | K-Grade 6 | Wednesday | 3:15-4:14 | $240
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
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
Vets in Training with HousePaws | K- Grade 3 |Thursdays | 3:15-4:15| $240
Our mission is to use STEAM based lessons to learn about veterinary care and animal science while encouraging compassion and kindness using live animals. Through these unique, interactive, educational experiences, the Vets In Training Program cultivates the human-animal bond to encourage compassion, empowerment and responsibility. (8min/20max)
Dance with Ms. Box | ECP | Thursdays | 3:00-3:30| $140
Ms. Box believes that dance movement is important for children, especially of the younger ages, as it helps to build each child's self-confidence and memorization skills. This club will give everyone an opportunity to have fun through dancing while keeping active and learning a new skill with friends. (3min/8max)
Register for FALL 2024 Enrichments
This session of Enrichment classes will begin on Monday, September 23rd and will run through Thursday, November 14th. There will be a make-up week during the week of November 18th, only if needed by the instructors. Please note there will only be 7 Monday sessions and 7 Thursday sessions due to school holidays. Registration and payment must be submitted by Wednesday, September 18th. Payments can be made online through the registration form or by check, mailed to Princeton Junior School ℅ Enrichment Program.
Please note: There are no refunds for Enrichment classes once payment is received with the exception of a medical reason.
Please note: Grades K-6 students participating in enrichment programs will have time for a snack before their program begins. Please send in a snack for them to enjoy before going to their program.
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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: Please note that each lesson is once a week for half an hour.
Ukulele/Guitar: taught by Darlene Tirona (Schedule TBA)
Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute/Guitar: taught by Tom Tallitsch
Piano/Voice: taught by Kati Kertesz (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
Drums/cello: taught by Dan Kassel. (Mondays/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 Margot Shimkus at mshimkus@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