ENRICHMENT

Below are the offerings for Wave One, Monday, August 26th - Thursday, November 14th

Explanations of programs:

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY

K-2nd, Pick Up a Book & Play Pick up a Book & Play is an immersive reading program for your K-2 reader designed to spark and maintain your child's interest in reading. In this workshop style setting, your scholar will be introduced to a book and its characters through a read aloud and then encouraged to explore the books concepts through play including art, science and other multi-sensory projects. Beware - things might get a little messy! Instructor: Ms. Pittman

K-3rd, Homework Help, Homework Help is a program that will help minimize homework sent home and teach foundational skills to excel in the classroom. Instructor: Ms. Vicky & Ms. Gayles

*1st-4th, SkyART - SkyART offers quality, collaborative and experimental art experiences in schools through our original SkyWAY methodology. We ask the young people, “what do you want to make?” and engage them in discussion about the expansive possibilities of art. Students will not only have the chance to make meaningful artworks, but also to get up out of their chairs and move, stretch, dance, perform, or just take a few deep breaths. Instructor: External SkyART Employee

2nd-4th, Musical Theater - I started singing at the early age of 5 and I began singing professionally at the age of 12. I have worked with a lot of great gospel artists and I have sung and directed the youth choir and the mass choir of over 50 choir members. I have a love and a passion for theatre. I have written and directed plays for my church, and I have helped bring out that special gift to many children. I have a genuine love and passion for working with the youth and helping them express themselves through the arts. Although, growing up wasn’t always easy for me, the arts helped me in so many ways andI was able to express myself through song, dance and acting. Instructor: Ms. Hearst

4th-6th, Homework Help - Homework Help is a program that will help minimize homework sent home and teach foundational skills to excel in the classroom Instructor: Ms. Angulo

*4th-8th, Goddess Mentoring - Goddess Mentoring empowers young girls to thrive by fostering self-confidence, community service, financial literacy, mental health awareness, mindfulness, holistic health, and mentorship. Join us to help your daughter unlock her limitless potential through group mentoring and a supportive community. Sign up today and watch her grow into a Goal Oriented, Determined Diva who Envisions Superior Successs! Instructor: External Goddess Mentoring Employee

*5th-8th, PTDYA Academy Kids - The Professional Theater and Dance Youth Academy is excited to partner once again with GLA in offering a 12-week Musical Theater After school workshop, which will consist of song, dance, staging and audition techniques for young rising stars! We hope to see you there! Instructor: External PTDYA Employee

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

*K-8th, GLA Karate - PROGRAM FULL Get prepared to join the next wave of champions in our new Karate program! We will focus on self development, physical/mental fitness, anti bullying practices as well as conflict resolution! As our champions grow we will participate in sanctioned karate tournaments and events! Instructor: External Employee

K-2nd, Homework Help - Homework Help is a program that will help minimize homework sent home and teach foundational skills to excel in the classroom. Ms. Silverman

2nd-3rd, GLA Game Designers - Scholars will learn the basics of block coding using Scratch as they modify and customize a variety of video games. Scholars will design custom levels, characters, rules, and controls, bringing their game ideas to life. The course emphasizes creativity and problem-solving, providing students with the skills to create the game of their dreams. - Ms. KA Williams

3rd-5th, Girls on the Run- Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. There is a final culminating run at the end of the trimester. Instructor: Mrs. Ford

4th-8th, Sustainability Club - GLA's Sustainability Club enhances and spreads student awareness of the current environmental issues that our world faces today. Our club's goal will be to support the GREAT work happening at GLA, in our community, and beyond to uplift, sustain, and enhance our environment. Together, we will develop life skills that will help GLA and the environment. Instructor: Ms. V. Alexander

6th-8th, Debate Club - We are thrilled to introduce the Debate Club, designed to enhance your child's argumentative and research skills while preparing them for renowned high school debate teams in Chicago, IL. Our program encourages critical thinking and effective communication, laying a strong foundation for future academic and extracurricular success. We look forward to your child's growth and achievements through this exciting opportunity. Instructor: Ms. Reynolds

If you are no longer interested in programming when notified of acceptance, please let us know as soon as possible, so we can offer the open space to another family.

Please fill out a form for each student that you wish to enroll. These programs will be first come, first serve until programs are full. You will be notified by email and paper copy if accepted into the program. This does not automatically enroll your student into the program.

*Invoices will be sent out upon acceptance and will be due no later than Friday, September 6th* If invoices are not paid, immediate temporary removal will occur form programming. If payment is not made, your child will be temporarily dropped from the programming. If you are having financial hardships, please let us know at your earliest convenience for payment plans.

ATHLETICS

Student-athletes MUST have a Sports/Athletic physical on file to participate in compliance with IESA.

The athletic fee per student is $150/season, to be paid by Friday, September 13th.

Fall sports offered this year include:

Co-ed Flag Football

Girls Volleyball

Season dates: Monday, September 2nd - November 7th (can end before) .

Practices are Monday/Wednesdays for Co-ed Flag Football from 3:30-6:00 pm and Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday for Volleyball from 3:30-5:00 pm