Fall 2024 Programs at Whittier

Whittier PTA is excited to partner with local orgs and teachers to offer a variety of fun after-school enrichment clubs for students.

Registration for the fall 2024 session opens on Monday, September 23rd at 3:30 p.m. and closes on Friday, October 4.

Create your account on 6crickets.com before registering.

Fall After-School Program Schedule

• Programs start: 10/7
• Programs end: 12/9
• Skip dates:
  • 11/11 (Veteran’s Day)
  • 11/25 – 11/29 (Thanksgiving break)

Monday

Chess Wizards (Grades 1-5) 

10/7 – 12/9
2:25-3:30 pm

Classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels—from chessling to checkmate artists. Students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, tournaments, variation games, and more!

Introductory Spanish with Jump on Languages (Grades 1-5) 

10/7 – 12/9
2:25-3:30 pm

Students will learn Spanish words and culture while developing motor skills and creativity. Teachers will mostly speak Spanish and guide them through fun activities.

CraftLab – Art with Nature (Grades 1-5) 

10/7 – 12/9
2:25-3:30 pm

This fall we will create art inspired by nature – birds, insects, plants. Students will explore a world of artistic exploration, learning essential techniques and concepts such as texture, collage, and gradients. 

Tuesday

Gamer Group with Mr. Buck (Grades K-2)

10/8 – 12/3
2:25-4:00 pm

Students will learn to play new board games, make new friends, and have tons of fun!

Kong Academy – Movement Games (Grades K-2)

10/8 – 12/3
2:25-3:30 pm

Students will engage in social-emotional learning while playing fun games that get them moving. Students will learn team building, communication, managing emotions, and making responsible decisions. It’s our goal for kids to come together, play together, grow together, and build important life skills in a fun and relevant way.

Stop Motion Animation with BEAM Experiences (Grades 3-5)

10/8 – 12/3
2:25-4:00 pm

Bring your story to life by making stop-motion animated movies! Working in teams, we will build sets and characters using LEGO® bricks, clay, and other materials, then write, direct, and edit unique stories. This program takes a strong social-emotional learning lens and focuses on skills like empathy, giving and receiving feedback, and goal-setting. By the end of the session, kids will complete multiple animation exercises and a final film project to share with the world!

LEGO Robotics Team (Grades 4-5)

10/8 – 12/3
2:25-4:00 pm

Be a part of Whittier’s FIRST Lego Robotics team! FIRST LEGO League introduces (STEM) to children through hands-on learning. Fourth and 5th grade Wildcats will work with parent volunteer coach, Elliot, to design a robot that completes challenges. Students will compete with other schools in a LEGO Robotics competition on 12/14-15. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students build a better future together.

Thursday

Gamer Group with Mr. Buck (Grades 3-5)

10/10-12/5
2:25-4:00 pm

Students will learn to play new board games, make new friends, and have tons of fun!

Brick City Engineers with Bricks 4 Kidz (Grades K-2)

10/10-12/5
2:25-3:30 pm

Join Bricks 4 Kidz to build city themed models using LEGO® bricks. Let’s put our engineering and architecture skills to work! Students will have a blast using custom-built cranes, planes, bulldozers and more to move the people of the city all around town. The sky’s the limit!

How to Register

This year, we are using 6crickets.com to manage registration and classes for all after-school programs. This tool will simplify the registration process and make it easier for families, vendors, and school staff to participate.

YOU MUST SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT before registering for classes on September 23. Once you set up an account, you can learn more about each program and tuition. Please don’t wait until the last minute!

We Need Volunteers!

After-school programs at Whittier can’t happen without your help! Shifts are once a week for eight weeks and are either 60 or 90 minutes. Volunteers help students line up, take attendance, and provide light support to after-school instructors as needed. For information and opportunities to volunteer, please contact Jen at programs@whittierptaseattle.org. Reduced tuition opportunities may be available for families who volunteer.

Scholarships & Additional Support

We strive for equitable opportunities for all students. For scholarship information, please contact programs@whittierptaseattle.org.

If you want to sign your child up for an activity and they need extra support in the classroom, please contact programs@whittierptaseattle.org for options.

Other Considerations

Waitlist

Spots are limited, though families can join the waitlist if classes are full. Waitlisted families get priority enrollment if they are on the waitlist for a class offered the following term. Please email the enrichment providers directly with questions concerning the waitlist, schedule, or class policies.

Fees

A $10 registration fee is included in tuition to support Whittier Elementary PTA after-school enrichment. Registration fees are used to fund scholarships and pay for volunteer background checks.

Behavior Policy

If a student is behaving in a way that is disrupting the class and the teacher(s) is unable to control such behavior, the vendor will reach out to the parent of the student and inform the parent and the Programs Chair of the behavior concern as well as the vendor’s policy regarding next steps.

Roles & Responsibilities

Whittier Elementary and Seattle Public Schools are not affiliated with or connected to the Whittier PTA Programs offerings or individual program vendors. Whittier PTA coordinates building reservations and hosts registration links for independent enrichment providers. Enrichment providers manage registrations and schedules through the 6crickets platform.

Please direct all of your questions to programs@whittierptaseattle.org or the appropriate enrichment provider.