Fall Session

 

Volunteers receive 100% off tuition and are guaranteed placement!

Chess Club-Volunteers receive Priority Placement

 

Scholarships available through programs and the PTSA. 

Please contact vesupia@mac.com with any questions.

 

The following classes also require volunteers:

Yu Gi Mon ~ Mad Science 

~Tenzan Aikido ~ Go Club ~

Magical Dress Up ~ Trashin Passion

 

Pre-register for Piano/Guitar/Violin TODAY!
To Reserve Your Spot Contact Jeanne: 206.818.4780 or PianoLessons.MLOW@gmail.com

 

Registration: Thursday, Sept. 23 at 9am to

Friday, Oct. 01 at 4pm
(official flyers go out in Wednesday Packet 9/22)
Fall session runs from Oct 4 to Dec 17

Please fill out one official PTSA registration form (available here or in office) per activity and make payment to “JSIS PTSA”  Submit to front office after 9am on 9/23.

 

Gracias & ありがとう!!

 All classes are pending PTSA approval on 9/21; prices subject to change.
Only signed up volunteers receive guaranteed spots.

 Class Titles are linked to their descriptions below.

 

MONDAYS (10 weeks unless otherwise specified; no class 11/22):

TUESDAYS (10 weeks unless otherwise specified; no class 11/23):

WEDNESDAYS (9 weeks unless otherwise specified; no class 10/27, 11/24):

THURSDAYS (9 weeks unless otherwise specified; no class 11/11, 11/25):

FRIDAYS (8 weeks unless otherwise specified; no class 10/08, 11/26, 12/17):

 

 

 ACADEMIC:

Chess Club ~ ChessMates ~ $120/year ~ SIGN UP TODAY & GUARANTEE PLACEMENT!

  • $120 ~ A hugely popular activity (usually reaching capacity quickly, so be sure to inquire and/or register right away if interested), chess club requires more supervision than the standard two adults.  Therefore, this year we ask that the club run as a cooperative effort, with a volunteer sign-up sheet for rotating assistance.  Kindergarten spots are usually limited, and preference is typically given to 1st -5th graders. Our chess club is graciously run through Chess Mates Foundation. The Chess Mates programs focus on chess as a teaching tool; learning and playing chess helps children build future life and work skills. Chess Mates provides all teaching materials, chess equipment and a trained instructor.  Tournaments with other chess players from around the area are another exciting part of Chess Club. General Assistant Volunteers needed. Full and partial scholarships are available, but this class is an exception to the 100% off for all volunteers.  Historically, chess club is our most popular activity and fills up fast!  Volunteers will receive priority placement - click here to sign up!

GO Club ~ Seattle Go Center

  • $63  ~ The Seattle Go Center would like to invite us to play Go, a strategic board game that is played with white and black stones on a grid pattern.  The game is very popular in China, Japan, and Korea, where there are professional leagues for the game, and millions of serious players.  In the U.S., the Go scene is much smaller, but it is growing and diverse. Go is a game of skill; there is no element of chance.  Because it uses math and analysis in a fun way, it is a good choice for an after school program. Go can be handicapped, so that beginning players and slow learners have an even chance of winning against more competent players.  The handicapping system keeps the game fun for all, and it also allows us to track a player's progress in comparison to other players.  "The game (of go) rewards patience and balance over aggression and greed; the balance of influence and territory may shift many times during the course of a game. This shifting promotes a delicate combination of firm resolution and relaxed flexibility. Like the martial arts, Go teaches concentration, balance, and discipline." (Seattle Go Homepage). MAX 15 students.

ART:

Art, Movement, & Music ~ www.kidscreate.org

  • $120 ~ Calling all Creators, Imaginators and Music lovers!  In this mixed media art series, we'll explore ART through MOVEMENT and MUSIC.  First, we’ll build our own 3- dimensional instrument and add a little funk, then we’ll design and create a music house with rooms for every sound, next, we’ll wire a musical sculpture to capture our favorite note, and finally we’ll make and create musical art cards to trade with other schools.   Dance on over and join us on an art meets music adventure! Taught  by professional teaching-artists, Nicole Appell, Alisha Dall’osta and Nadine Smith. (Kindergarten spots available on a case by case basis).

Art Wizards ~ www.artwizards.org 

  • $117 ~ Every child can learn to draw and paint beautifully. Art Wizards is to drawing what phonics is to reading. Whether it’s cartoons, animals, or still life & landscapes, we teach our students how to see the way artists do. We show them exactly what and how to practice so their progress continues, and we show young artists the best ways to use pens, pencils, chalk & oil pastels & watercolor. Lessons are individualized and noncompetitive, based on child’s age, interest & ability. You can see some of our students’ artwork in the galleries at artwizards.org. Contact Art Wizards directly at register@artwizards.org.

CRAFTS

Yu Gi Mon ~ JSIS's official Yu Gi Oh! and Pokemon Collectible Card Games club

  • $70 ~ Get your game on with Yu Gi Mon,  John Stanford's official Yu Gi Oh! and Pokemon Collectible Card Games club!  Get together for trading, matches, and tips on how to play better.  All in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.  For $70.00, your kids will get all they need (starter decks, booster packs, etc.) to get their game rolling. For more information, contact Anna Vellon or Chris Jones.

DANCE

Creative Dance     

  • E$100 ~ xploring the creativity & imagination of childhood, dancers have the opportunity to improvise, engage in creative problem solving & grow in cognitive, social & emotional ways as they interact in class.  Kids naturally explore space making movement choices that please them.  All dance has its foundation in these beginning movement choices.  I believe in preserving kids’ uninhibited enjoyment of movement as I introduce them to the world of dance in an enthusiastic, warm & patient manner. My goal is to instill the joy of movement & motivate self confidence in my students. Contact volunteer Kelly Bradford at 206-432-1821 or kcbradford@gmail.com. 

DRAMA

The Moonpaper Tent ~ www.moonpapertent.org

  • $150 ~ Magical Dress Up Adventures (K-2):  Become a magical troop of explorers traveling through the dream worlds of imagination! Mermaids, Wizards, Superheroes, Fairies, animals and more! Its time to meet in the Magical Forest and create an adventure like no other! Explore dress up, become characters, make props, solve problems, and more! The possibilities are never ending! Creative Drama, improvisational play, problem solving, and emergent arts and crafts at its best! 
  • $150 ~ Trashin Passion (3-5): Design your own line of fashion! Through alternative designing techniques, simple sewing, and the alteration and reconstruction of used clothing and unique recyclable materials, young designers will have fun trying out (and trying on) their one-of-a-kind pieces!  We’ll explore eclectic fashion mediums like duct tape and foil, create a Name Brand, and model our new line on the runway at the Moonpaper Tent Trashion Show! Contact: Sylvan Bourgette at The Moonpaper Tent at 206-708-6741; email us at info@moonpapertent.org.

Stone Soup Theatre ~ www.stonesouptheatre.com 

  • $108 ~ Story Drama (K-2):  Come and bring your favorite stories to life on stage! Channel your imagination to achieve successful story-telling while playing fun theater games with your friends. This class will end in a performance!
  • $108 ~ Creative Drama (3-5):  Have fun creating your own stories with your friends. Create wild characters and new worlds using your body, voice and costumes while learning to use dramatic structure. This class will end in a performance!

Seattle Public Theater's Charlotte's Web ~ www.seattlepublictheater.org

  • $225 ~ Join your favorite directors, Retha Tinker & Charlotte Campbell, in a whirlwind workshop as we explore the world of Charlotte and Wilber. All students will be cast in character roles from the show and will have the opportunity to show off their work for friends and family! Rehearsal may take place off-site on early dismissal Weds 10/27. Attendance mandatory for rehearsals & performances (no sports conflicts). Performances week of 11/15. PTSA Contact: Meg Chadsey (mchadsey@hotmail.com)
     

LANGUAGE

Spanish Tutoring - Hsin-Wei Huang ~ $20/30 minute session; $12/"twinned" (2 students)

  • 30 minute lessons, 1-2 children per lesson - Using flash cards, worksheets, & games, I will create fun ways for the kids to learn Spanish, based on the general subjects: alphabet, numbers, colors, telling time, days & months, conversation, verbs & tense, adjectives, etc. A great way to supplement the classroom curriculum! I have a Master of Arts in Spanish Linguistics from the University of Georgia, as well as teaching a Latino Elementary School Tutoring Program for the Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education. I look forward to helping your child reach maximum success! $20/30 minute session; $12/"twinned" (2 students) 30 minute session; 3:30-4pm; 4-4:30pm; & 4:30-5pm.

The Language Link LLC ~ www.thelanguagelinkllc.com  

  • $105 ~ Auto-retratos de Picasso and games! -   Students will read in Spanish about Picasso's childhood, explore the portrait works of Picasso, then produce their own self portrait using one or more of Picasso's techniques. Along the way, they will learn of the geography of Spain and Malaga, Picasso's birth place, enjoy Spanish music, sample some Spanish treats, and play Spanish children's games.   In the final class, they will present their self-portraits to the class. Students will be encouraged to view the Picasso exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. All classes conducted exclusively in Spanish. 
  • $105 ~ Japanese Manga (漫画) workshop and games!  What could be more fun thancreating comic strips and playing games?   After students create characters typical of this popular Japanese comic style, they will develop and write stories in Japanese for their comic strip.  In the final class, they will present their mangas to the class. As a part of each class, they will learn and play typical Japanese children's games as the closing routine for the session. All classes conducted exclusively in Japanese. 

Sign Language Fun ~ www.visuallyspeaking.info  ~ (8 weeks)

  • $80 ~ Created especially for young children, Sign Language Fun classes keep both the child and adult in mind while taking the difficulty out of learning a new language! We will have fun learning this new language through art, stories, music and games. All classes are taught by members of the Deaf community, providing both an educational and cultural experience.  Research shows that integrating the use of Sign Language enhances literacy skills: reading, vocabulary, and spelling- Fingerspelling helps make memory connection with the sounds and letters of the alphabet; Sign language is fun and self-esteem grows when children realize they can speak with their hands; Gives children with special needs the chance to interact meaningfully with typically developing children; Promotes literacy!

 LITERARY

Tell Your Story ~ www.makaturamurals.com

  • $117 ~ Children will write and illustrate their very own book!  Through creative writing and art exercises, professional Seattle artist Patty Makatura will guide your children to tell their own wonderful stories.  Your little artists will learn how to express themselves, create effective images, storyboards, page layouts, and most importantly, learn to appreciate the magic and beauty of books.   Each child will take home a copy of their very own 12-16 page spiral bound, laminated book.   Questions, please call 206.794.0386 or email at makaturamurals@hotmail.com. Patty Makatura has been a professional artist for nearly two decades through her own business, Makatura Murals, and as a scenic designer/artist for numerous theatres throughout the states and Seattle.  She has illustrated a children’s adventure book, “Little Lala,” teaches art, and mentors with “Girls Rock,” a youth rock climbing program.  Patty also offers a drawing and painting class.

MUSIC

Music Lessons on Wheels ~ www.musiclessonsonwheels.com  ~ $35/30 minute session; $18.75/"twinned"

  • PIANO (Japanese speaking Piano Instructor ~ Aura). Play. Read music. Compose. Music Lessons on Wheels is a fun-packed piano adventure that awaits your child. Whether engaged in traditionally formatted private lessons or participating in our extremely successful beginner’s twinned lessons format (designed to teach 2 children at a time, each with his or her own instrument) our approach delivers  action-packed lessons that will introduce key concepts and develop the musician in your child. Our experienced piano instructors, many of whom are currently active as recording/performing musicians, are especially skilled in getting young beginners off to a great start, and because they are trained both as educators and pianists, we can teach any child at any level of accomplishment.  Lessons will be scheduled for each day of the week throughout the year; two performances  will give everyone the opportunity to share their music.  As we did at other locations last year, we will have 2 instructors on-site, teaching your child the cool basics of music! $35/30 minute session; $18.75/"twinned" (2 students) 30 minute session; 3:30-4pm; 4-4:30pm; & 4:30-5pm.
  • GUITAR - If your child loves music, likes to sing and has shown an interest in playing the guitar, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.  Professionally delivered, right at John Stanford Int’l, your child will have a blast learning the fundamentals of playing the guitar from one of the skilled music instructors at Music Lessons on Wheels.  Lessons are delivered weekly, with no more than 3 students scheduled per 30 minute time slot, thus opening the door to musical collaboration from the very beginning.  If your child has already studied the guitar, private lessons tailored to your child’s skill level can easily be arranged.  Whether it’s chords and vocals, or picking out melodies, your child will learn the cool basics of playing the guitar – and have a great time doing it! $35/30 minute session; $18.75/"twinned" (2 students) 30 minute session; 3:30-4pm; 4-4:30pm; & 4:30-5pm.
  • (We also have the option of violin and/or drums if there is enough interest). We are initially scheduling piano lessons for Monday and Thursday, Guitar lessons for Thursday only and we can add days if enrollment will support it. 

PHYSICAL

JUMP-ROPING ~ www.jumpropenet.com  ~

  • $90 ~ Single Rope Skills - Partner Routines - Double Dutch Jumping - Long Rope Skill - Group Games - Join Ropeworks as we share our “smart sequencing” approach to jumping rope. Our classes help anyone of any skill level learn the steps to basic, intermediate and advanced level jump rope skills. Kids work together in a fun and rewarding environment of goal setting, best effort and team building. Play games, learn skills, and stay fit in our fun-filled high-energy program that really gets you jumpin! An end of the year performance culminates our program. Ropeworks is the creation of athlete entertainer and motivational speaker, Rene Bibaud. Rene is a five-time world champion, ESPN commentator and former artist and coach of Cirque Du Soleil. She is an educator, motivational speaker and entertainer with a special focus on youth fitness and specialty performances. Her highly acclaimed teaching methods are featured at workshops and classes nationwide. 206.313.1757 rene@jumpropenet.com.

Tenzan Aikido ~ www.tenzanaikido.com

  • $200 ~ Confidence - Focus - Respect - Social Skills - Fitness ~ Aikido is a peaceful non-competitive, Japanese martial art that uses graceful movements to neutralize an attack. Aikido training improves physical ability, stamina, sensitivity and centeredness. The basics are practiced in a supportive environment with careful instruction and mutual cooperation. Aikido is fully engaging. Through training, the philosophy, technique, self-awareness and spirit merge.  With regular practice everyone sees progress. The practice of Aikido tempers the spirit and helps you to be more effective in your daily life.

SCIENCE

Mad Science ~ www.MadScienceFun.com

  • $126 ~ At Mad Science, our mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere. We do this by providing them with fun, interactive and educational activities that instill a clearer understanding of science and how it affects the world around us. With over 15 years experience we are the experts in spectacular science. We currently offer activities at schools, community centers, and camps in over 140 locations and 15 countries around the world. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Mad Science Before or After School Program.  Our program is a unique and innovative way to either start your day, or continue the learning process after school, as you “visit the scene of the crime” to explore the fundamentals of forensics.  Take a voyage to the center of the Earth and investigate the powerful processes that shape the planet.  Explore a lab we all have access to – the kitchen!  Lights! Camera! Science! Learn first hand how our eyes make movies possible.  Experiment with examples of the six simple machines and see what happens when we combine multiple simple machines into one cool complex machine.  Become a junior meteorologist and discover how hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms develop, and how powerful they can be.  What's more fun than science?  The science of toys!  Discover how even something as simple as a rubber ball uses scientific principles.  Potential and kinetic energy, angular velocity, and vectors are more fun than you ever expected!  All of this, and much, much more.  Every class also builds awesome take-homes to share the Mad Science experience with family and friends!  Our programs are both age appropriate K- 5 and are a unique and innovative way to expand and enhance the learning process before or after school.  Your child will have so much fun it is hard to believe that they are actually learning at the same time.

Pacific Science Center's Science On Wheels ~ www.pacsci.org - science on wheels ~ (6 weeks)

  • $120 ~ Forensics 101 (3-5): Your mission:  acquire the scientific skills needed to solve crimes.  Focus on fingerprints, crack codes, decipher handwriting, use chromatography to investigate a crime scene, analyze fibers, delve into DNA evidence, and practice your observations skills – can you tell if someone is lying?  How much can you remember about an event?   Then use all your forensic skills to solve the mystery of who stole the butterfly chrysalises!
  • $120 ~ Ooze and Ahs (K-2):  Mix up mysterious goo and create colorful concoctions as you connect with chemistry!   What’s Oobleck?  What do dancing popcorn and a superball have in common?  Make your own slime and S-T-R-E-T-C-H, bounce and plop it, paint a magic picture with mysterious spices, and experiment with liquids, solids and gases.  Measure, mix and pour your way through some extraordinary (and popping!) reactions!