Mendon Center Elementary School
School Principal: Richard Albano | MCE PTSA Co-Chairs: Chris Delmage & John Pizzutelli
After School Enrichment Programs: Fall/Winter 2024
The mission of Pittsford PTSA's After School Enrichment Program is to provide safe and supervised after-school educational, enriching and/or recreational programs for school-age children in grades K-5. Building PTSA's choose programs based on their individual demographics, interest level, and parent commitment. All programs require the approval of the Pittsford District and the building principal.
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Please note: Programs on this page are for Mendon Center Elementary students only. Before registering your child for any ASE courses, please read the ASE Policies . It is especially important to read and understand policy #12 about parent volunteers.
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If a program is full when you try to register, use the waitlist form to be put on a waiting list for that program.
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This page currently shows information for the Fall/Winter 2024 session.
Registration for this session will begin Sunday, September 22nd at noon and close at midnight on Sunday, September 29th.
REGISTRATION BUTTONS WILL ONLY BE ACTIVE WHEN REGISTRATION IS OPEN
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Use this form to add a student's name to any program that currently has a WAITLIST.
Let's Play Chess! Cost: $55 (12 classes)
Grades 1-2
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Class Size: 12-24
Dates: 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/27 (No Class 10/14, 11/11, & 1/20)
Instructor: Rochester Chess Center Instructors
Join in on the fun of learning chess with the Rochester Chess Center. Chess is designed to build critical-thinking skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes in a challenging and exciting way.
The Rochester Chess Center has been part of the Rochester community for over 30 years and enjoys teaching throughout Monroe County schools.
Let's Play Chess! Cost: $58 (13 classes)
Grades 3-5
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 12-24
Dates: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22
Instructor: Rochester Chess Center Instructors
Join in on the fun of learning chess with the Rochester Chess Center. Chess is designed to build critical-thinking skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes in a challenging and exciting way.
The Rochester Chess Center has been part of the Rochester community for over 30 years and enjoys teaching throughout Monroe County schools.
Cricket Clinic Cost: $196 (13 classes)
Grades 1-5
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:05 - 3:50 PM
Class Size: 10-25
Dates: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22
Instructor: Parent Volunteers: Varun Jain &
Sambit Mohapatra
Learn the fundamentals of cricket! This global game is enjoyed by 2 billion people worldwide and is expanding in the U.S. Batting, bowling, and fielding skills will be taught. Competition match at end of session with a participation prize for all players.
Earth Club Cost: $20 (12 classes)
Grades 3-5
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 6-15
Dates: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 (No class 10/30)
Instructor: Parent Volunteer: Annie Majoka
Loosely based on Earth Rangers, MCE Earth Club focuses on helping students learn about our home on the Earth and ways in which we can support and improve our planet. Students will enjoy learning about the Earth's Magnetic Field, Ecosystems, Pollution, Reducing Waste, Recycling, Energy, and more.
Kidding Around Yoga Cost: $180 (12 classes)
Grades K-5
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 3:50PM
Class Size: 6-20
Dates: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 (No Class 12/5)
Instructor: Julie Van Benthuysen
Kidding Around Yoga is, in essence, stress management for kids. Students in grades K-5 receive creative instruction in meditation, breathing practices, relaxation, and therapeutic poses. KAY incorporates a series of creative games and yoga-based activities that emphasize the "whole child," combined with original music designed for fun, play and active learning.
Rainbow Club Cost: FREE (6 classes)
Grades K-5
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 3-20
Dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13
Instructor: Parent Volunteer: Katie Baker
Rainbow Clubs are an opportunity to promote inclusion whether that is around race, culture, gender, family make up, or neurodiversity. Rainbow Clubs can also be seen as elementary versions of what are often known as GSA's. Rainbow Club supports younger students and their diverse families and is open to all students in the school. Each week will include reading a diverse picture book, a craft and themed activities that promote inclusion.
Drama Kids Cost: $180 (12 classes)
Grades 1-2
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 8-16
Dates: 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31
Instructor: Drama Kids of Rochester
Drama kids know that creative thinkers will be the next generation of learners in America. The Drama Kids International curriculum helps build creative thinking and literacy skills while also teaching children positive social skills. Our dynamic and engaging teachers present effective team interaction, leadership, confidence, and public speaking in an hour of fun, energetic activities each week. Come experience the Drama Kids difference... it's dramatic.
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Drama Kids Cost: $180 (12 classes)
Grades 3-5
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 8-20
Dates: 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31
Instructor: Drama Kids of Rochester
Drama kids know that creative thinkers will be the next generation of learners in America. The Drama Kids International curriculum helps build creative thinking and literacy skills while also teaching children positive social skills. Our dynamic and engaging teachers present effective team interaction, leadership, confidence, and public speaking in an hour of fun, energetic activities each week. Come experience the Drama Kids difference... it's dramatic.
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