After School Electives

List of 8 items.

• Idea Builders - LEGO Club - Mondays

  Idea Builders - LEGO Club - Idea Builders LEGO Club is dedicated to nurturing your child's creative and critical thinking as we work with LEGOS. Our weekly themes contain age-appropriate exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) concepts. Each week, students are introduced to a different STEAM concept through a mini-lesson, followed by LEGO building/creating and sharing.  To register and make a payment directly to Idea Builders, click this link. Class size is limited to 20 students.

  
  

  Teacher: Idea Builders instructors
  Grades: K-4th

  Dates: 1/27-3/10 (Mondays)
  Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.

• American Sign Language - Tuesdays

  This elective is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the deaf community and culture as students are introduced to basic ASL signs such as letters, numbers, animals, and food by using ASL as another form of communication. This elective is $20 per session for a total of $120. Class size is limited to 12 students. 
  
  Please click here to register.

  
  

  Teacher: Jillian Ribakove
  Grades: 1st-4th

  Dates: 1/28-3/11 (Tuesdays)
  Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.

• Yoga - Tuesdays

  Yoga with Miss Jamie is a fun and playful class where our gators will explore yoga through poses, games, and breathing exercises. They’ll build strength, balance, and focus while fostering creativity and relaxation. Perfect for beginners!  **Students are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat. If unable, one will be provided.  This elective is $20 per session for a total of $120.  Class size is limited to 12 students. 
  
  Please click here to register.
  
  

  Teacher: Jamie Saperston
  Grades: 3rd-4th

  Dates: 1/28-3/11 (Tuesdays)
  Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.

• Elementary (+ Montessori Elementary) Ballet - Tuesdays

  Hello Dancers!
  
  I am thrilled to begin the After School Dance Program.
  
  

  Tuesday at the Cleveland Campus Elementary & Elem. Montessori (grades K – 2) from 3-4 p.m.
  
  

  All classes begin after school till 4 p.m.
  
  

  Please Note: Online registration and a one-time, yearly fee of $395.00 will be due November 10, 2024 for one weekly class. Details to follow.
  
  Click Here to Register 
  
  

  The After school Dance Program will follow the Nardin calendar for snow days and/or holidays. Dance classes falling on those days will have a make-up class on an alternate date. The schedule may be changed, due to enrollment, class size and other concerns that may
  come up.
   

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  
  Prior to Class:
  For grades K – 2, Miss Hanna will pick up the dance students from their classroom and walk them to the dance studio.
  
  

  After Dance Class Pick up:
  
  Students will be walked from the Dance studio to the High School Gym Entrance for parent pick. If your child is enrolled in elementary after school supervision they will be walked there. Please keep my cell phone number 716-983-4095.
  
  

  Dance attire grades K-2:
  
  Ladies Grades K-2: Black leggings, black tank and pink ballet slippers. All dance attire can be worn under school uniform.
  
  Gentlemen: A white t-shirt under the school uniform shirt should be worn. Black sweatpants. Black Ballet slippers with name on them.
  
  Please Note: All dance items can be ordered from Bailey Slipper Shop, 8204 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, 634-0314.
  
  

  Please call the store to ensure the correct size, and inquire of other locations that may be more convenient. Please put name on all items.

  
  Please send all inquiries to Cindy Hanna 716-983-4095 channa@nardin.org

• STEM Club - Wednesdays

  Collaboratively design, test, and evaluate solutions to STEM challenges using the engineering design process.  The whole group will go over the challenge. Then, in teams, we'll work to brainstorm, create, and test designs.  Each club will wrap up with a mini presentation of the group's final design.  STEM challenges will be different at each session.  STEM Club is a fun, hands-on way to engage in engineering design, collaboration, critical thinking, and project reflection!  This elective is $20 per session for a total of $120.  Class size is limited to 12 students.
  
  Please click here to register.

  
  

  Teacher:  Anneliese Pyler
  Grades:  2nd-4th

  Dates:  2/5-3/19 (Wednesdays)
  Time:  3:15-4:15 p.m.

• Smile Club - Wednesdays

  The goal of Smile Club is to uphold our school motto this year, "Be the reason someone smiles today." We will do projects throughout the school to bring smiles to our classmates and teachers, as well as out in the community.  This elective is $20 per session for a total of $120.  Class size is limited to 12 students.
  
  Please click here to register.
  
  

  Teacher: Jillian Ribakove
  Grades: 2nd-4th

  Dates: 2/5-3/19 (Wednesdays)
  Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.

  
  
  

• Yoga - Thursdays

  Yoga with Miss Jamie is a fun and playful class where our gators will explore yoga through poses, games, and breathing exercises. They’ll build strength, balance, and focus while fostering creativity and relaxation. Perfect for beginners!  **Students are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat. If unable, one will be provided. This elective is $20 per session for a total of $120.  Class size is limited to 12 students.
  
  Please click here to register.
  
  

  Teacher: Jamie Saperston
  Grades: K-2nd

  Dates: 1/30-3/13 (Thursdays)
  Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.

• Lower/Middle Ballet - Thursdays

  Hello Dancers!
  
  I am thrilled to begin the After School Dance Program.
  
  

  Thursday - Cleveland Campus  from 3 - 4 p.m.
  
  

  Please Note: Online registration and a one-time, yearly fee of $395.00 will be due November 11, 2024 for one weekly class. Details to follow.
  
  Click Here to Register
  
  

  The after school Dance Program will follow the Nardin calendar for snow days and/or holidays. Dance classes falling on those days will have a make-up class on an alternate date. The schedule may be changed, due to enrollment, class size and other concerns that may
  come up.
   

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  
  Prior to Class:

  
  Grades 3 - 8 will walk themselves to the dance studio when dismissed from their homeroom.
  
  

  After Dance Class Pick up:
  
  Students will be walked from the Dance studio to the High School Gym Entrance for parent pick. If your child is enrolled in elementary after school supervision they will be walked there. Please keep my cell phone number 716-983-4095.
  
  

  Dance attire:
  
  Ladies Grades K-8: Black leggings, black tank and pink ballet slippers. All dance attire can be worn under school uniform.
  
  Gentlemen: A white t-shirt under the school uniform shirt should be worn. Black sweatpants. Black Ballet slippers with name on them.
  
  Please Note: All dance items can be ordered from Bailey Slipper Shop, 8204 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221, 634-0314.
  
  

  Please call the store to ensure the correct size, and inquire of other locations that may be more convenient. Please put name on all items.
  
  

  Special Note:

  
  Mrs. Denise Seeley a beautiful dancer will be sharing her talents with the after school ballet dancers, as well as Miss Sana a former Nardin ballerina. Performance dates TBA.

   

  Questions or Concerns: Please feel free to call 716-983-4095, school 716-881-6262 extension
  1390, or email: channa@nardin.org

  
  I am looking forward to a wonderful ballet year!