Creative Writing 3-5
Class Details:
Thursdays
2:05 -3:05pm
Teacher: Jasmyne Ogden
Monthly Tuition: $45
One time Class supply fee: $50
Enrollment limit 18
Course Description:
In our Creative Writing class, we’ll spark our imaginations and grow our writing skills in a fun, supportive environment. As a supplemental language arts class, we’ll also spend time each week practicing both print and cursive handwriting to strengthen fine motor skills and writing fluency.
A key part of our curriculum will be the Night Zookeeper program—a fantastic resource that offers creative writing prompts and projects designed to engage young writers. Along the way, students will also build vocabulary and practice spelling in an enjoyable, low-pressure way. Through Night Zookeeper, students will be introduced to a variety of writing genres, including persuasive writing, reports, poetry, and more.
Each class will begin with a focused handwriting lesson, where we’ll learn and practice specific letter forms and techniques. Afterward, we’ll dive into our Night Zookeeper writing adventures, giving students the chance to express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop confidence in their writing voice.
Focus of the class:
Here’s a look at our genre exploration goals:
- Short Stories: Learn about plot, character, setting, and theme.
- Poetry: Explore different forms (acrostic poetry, limericks, haiku, etc.) and use of figurative language.
- Personal Narratives: Practice writing about and sharing personal experiences and reflections.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify different writing genres (short stories, poems, etc.)
- Understand and apply new writing skills to writing projects.
- Demonstrate improved letter formation and legibility in written assignments
Not just any Ordinary Book Clubs for 3-5
Class Details:
Tuesdays
Session 1 2:05-3:05pm
Session 2 4:15-5:15pm
Teacher: Jasmyne Ogden
Monthly Tuition: $45
One time Class supply fee: $40
Enrollment limit 18
Course Description:
Welcome to The Reluctant Readers Book Club!
AND if you LOVE reading PERFECT,
come and share that love with your friends!!
This isn’t your ordinary book club — it’s a reading adventure designed just for kids who don’t
think they like reading (yet)! In this fun, low-pressure club, students will explore exciting, funny,
and high-interest stories through interactive activities, read-alouds, audiobooks, games, and art.
We will have short discussions to talk about what we liked or noticed from the books and
connect those observations to real life.
Each week, we’ll dive into short books that spark imagination and curiosity — with the option to
work up to longer books as we progress throughout the year. We’ll focus on “experiencing the
story” rather than “getting through” a book by connecting to the text through related activities.
Whether it’s building a comic strip, solving a mystery, acting out a silly scene, or comparing a
book to a movie, this club helps students build confidence and enjoy stories in a way that works
for them.
No reading experience or love of books required — just an open mind and a willingness to have
fun!
Learning Objectives:
✨ What to Expect:
Read-alouds and audiobooks, some longer chapter books
Discussion starters and wrap-ups that spark connection
Creative projects tied to characters or themes
A supportive, no-pressure environment that celebrates effort and curiosity
A wonderful opportunity to build reading confidence, comprehension, and connection
�� Our Goals:
Help students see themselves as readers — even if they don’t love reading (yet)
Practice expressing ideas through drawing, storytelling, and discussion
Improve listening comprehension through read-alouds and audiobooks
Show that books can be fun, funny, weird, and exciting
Develop reading comprehension through identifying themes, comparing characters, and
making inferences
Create a positive, judgment-free community where every voice is heard
German Language & Culture 3-8
Class Details:
Tuesday
3:10-4:10pm
Teacher: Jasmyne Ogden
Monthly Tuition: $45
One time Class supply fee: $40
Enrollment limit 18
Course Description:
Guten Tag! Our German Language & Culture class will introduce students to the wonderful language and culture of Germany. Students will focus on learning vocabulary words and developing conversation skills through engaging activities and music. They'll have the opportunity to develop a taste for German culture and ignite a love of linguistics along the way!
Focus of the class:
Students will learn new vocabulary words and phrases related to everyday life. They will further their conversational skills by studying sentence structure and parts of speech. They will continue to practice proper pronunciation skills through conversational activities as well as through reading German texts. Our Intermediate students will also deepen their understanding of German culture by learning about some famous Germans who have made meaningful impacts on the world, such as the Grimm Brothers, Bach, Mozart, and Einstein.
Learning Objectives:
- By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Introduce themselves, including their name, their age, where they are from, and who is in their family.
- Be able to understand and respond to simple German phrases and questions.
- Have a knowledge of fundamental vocabulary including numbers, colors, days and months, basic foods, etc.
- Understand pronunciation rules of the German Language.
- Have an appreciation of German culture through learning about German holidays, traditions, and customs through age-appropriate activities and materials.