After the Bell

"We are very pleased with the After the Bell program. From art, drama, legos, Irish dancing to Tae Kwon Do, our children have learned confidence, strength and teamwork."

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The After the Bell program is a series of after school clubs and activities that are educational and fun!  Parents of PJPII students may register their child for any club that is within their child's age group.  After the Bell clubs and activities run from 3:15 - 4:15.  Students will be dismissed to the MPR room at 2:45 for attendance, snack and an opportunity to get started on their homework.  For families that need extended care, we offer late pick up until 6 p.m. Descriptions of each club and the schedule for our 2019 Winter/Spring session are below.  Choose one, two or more!

For more information regarding the After the Bell program, please email  
Mrs. Kathy Vanic at atb@popejohnpaul2sch.org   

***REGISTRATION IS CLOSED***
2019 Winter/Spring Schedule
Registration for each club, unless noted, is at the bottom of this page  
 ***Registration Deadline for ALL programs is  Wednesday, January 9, 2019***

A DESCRIPTION OF EACH CLUB IS BELOW

PICK UP FOR ALL CLUBS IS IN THE MPR ROOM AT 4:15 EXCEPT FOR BATON,  WHICH WILL BE AT 3:45 AT THE OUTSIDE GYM DOOR

PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE LITTLE SAINTS ACADEMY PARKING SPOTS. 
 

Baton - Develop or improve your baton twirling skills, You will learn the fundamentals of twirling in this session taught by the award-winning Russell’s Dance and Baton Studio. Baton twirling classes include:  hand eye coordination; learning to toss, twirls; movements; rolls on the body and marching, all while including dance movements and gymnastics. Baton twirling is a unique sport that is great for all types of performers. If you want to wow the crowd, twirl for your school, and do something truly amazing, come twirl with the Russell’s. Bring sneakers and gym clothes  Hair needs to be in a ponytail. Batons are available for purchase.

Crafting - Come learn the art of crafting!  In this class, you will learn a variety of skills while creating many different crafts! Learn how to put your creative side to work!

Drama - Let that inner actor in you come out! Practice your singing voice! Each practice will lead up to the showcase Play at the end of the session.

Sports - Come and learn how to play a variety of different sports.  Each day, the students will learn the skills and rules of a new sport.  Every class will end with playing that particular sport.

Irish Dance -  Learn the tradition of Irish step and figure dancing in an atmosphere where girls and boys can have fun and strengthen self-esteem.  For class, students will need soft-soled dance shoes. These can be ballet, jazz, or Irish Dance Ghillies. NO bedroom slippers. No one will be permitted to dance in just socks or bare feet. Wear a t-shirt and shorts or your school uniform. NO pants.  Our group has the opportunity to perform in the Springfield, Delaware county St Patrick's day parade!!

Kitchen Wizards - Children will learn new and easy recipes to share with the family, connect classroom learning with life skill, become confident working in the kitchen and have fun!