After School Classes

Here is a description of the Fall 2007-2008 afternoon classes:

Science Adventures: 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th
Make and take home projects every week with "Hands On" curriculum
designed to encompass all of the national science content
standards. Enter anatomy academy with Club Guts, create a rock
collection and display case through Science Rocks, voyage through
the solar system in Planet Zone, explore the science of fun during
Toyology, create hocus pocus with a magic focus in Science Magic
and study the ecosystem with Creepy Crawlies.

Sports 4 Kids: K-2nd
A fun class directed by Jim Heebner. Kids work on sportsmanship,
jumping rope, catching, throwing, dribbling, hitting balls, and playing
lots of games. A place where kids can feel good about themselves
regardless of ability. A great confidence booster.

After School Hoops: K-2nd, 3rd-5th

Italian Language & Culture (taught through IEI): K-2nd, 3rd-5th
The Istitute Educazione Italiana (IEI) is a nonprofit cultural
organization housed on the campus of Menlo College in Atherton. The
group's mission is to disseminate Italian culture and language in the
Bay Area. Oak Knoll classes for children will focus on language, and
will highlight the history, art, and way of life of this wonderful
country.

Lego™ Engineering: 1st-5th (New Students Only)
Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition
derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings and other
constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering,
structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your
favorite creations. This is hands-on, minds-on class suitable for LEGO
Technic novices to "maniacs". Returning students will work on new
challenges and projects.

Kinder Music: K

Drum Circle: 3rd-5th

Afterschool Math: K-5th
Afterschool math is run by Foundations for Education, a non-profit
organization dedicated to improving K-12 education in the United
States. The after-school math program that we run at Oak Knoll is
focused on making math fun. Children work in small groups with
Stanford undergrads.

Know Chess: K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th
Chess teaches critical and abstract thinking, planning, logic and
patience. These chess classes are suited for any student interested
in chess, from utter beginner to the more advanced student. We will
review basic chess rules, and then proceed to chess notation, basic
tactics, and tournament rules. A typical class will include 30 minutes
of instruction and 30 minutes of games.

Choir: 3rd-5th
In this class, your child will learn the basics of healthy
singing-individually and as part of a vocal ensemble-all within a fun
learning environment where they will explore the basics of rhythm
and melody (and peripherally, good citizenship and how to work as a
team). Using a dynamic, positive teaching approach, Karen Carle will
lead students on a musical journey of self-discovery through
classics, folk and show music.

Berlitz Language
Spanish, Beginning: K
Spanish, Beginning & Intermediate: 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th
Mandarin, Beginning: K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th

Film-Making: 3rd-5th

Atherton Lacrosse: 2nd-5th
Try Lacrosse! A new Lacrosse program offers beginners a chance to
learn the hottest new sport in West Coast schools. Come out to
learn to play this fantastic sport (Sports Illustrated calls it the
"fastest growing sport in the U.S.") and have fun with new friends.
Great opportunity to learn more about Lacrosse!! We will cover the
basics of Lacrosse from cradling, passing scooping and shooting. For
boys and girls.