WINTER SESSION 2025
- The winter session will begin the week of 1/13
- Please note specific class dates as some run for 4 weeks, some 5 weeks and some 6 weeks
- Afternoon classes will be 3:40pm-4:40pm (students will be picked up outside the gym doors promptly at 4:40pm)
- Morning classes will be 7:40am - 8:40am (students will be dismissed to classrooms)
- Registration will be available on the Burr PTA website under the After the Bell tab from Monday 1/6 (9:00am) through Friday 1/10 (5:00pm), and you will receive an email confirmation if you successfully enrolled - if you do not get a confirmation email your order did not go through and your spot is not reserved
- Spots are limited, so don’t delay in signing up
- There will not be refunds offered for missed classes due to student illness or other absence
- In the event of an emergency or weather related cancellation, the teacher will be in touch about scheduling a make-up
- For insurance purposes, you must be a member of the Burr PTA to participate in After the Bell
- If you request to cancel your registration, your refund will be minus a 3% credit card processing fee
- Please remember to update Dismissal Manager each day your child is staying for After the Bell
- Any questions, contact Sarah Henry - sarahannehenry@gmail.com
Monday Afternoon 3:40pm - 4:40pm
Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24 (***5 week session)
no make up date
Kids Baking Championship with Ms. Caruso (Grades K - 5) Cost: $235
Students will work together in partnerships of 2-3 (depending on class size) to mix ingredients, bake, work together to make baking decisions and decorate a sweet treat item (new every week). Once they're done, they will ‘submit it to the ‘judge’!! Students will compete to use all their creative juices to win the trophy of the day…and eat their final product!
Puzzle Mania with Mrs. Da Lan (Grades K - 5) Cost: $150
Do you love puzzles and games that make you have to flex your brain muscles? Join Mrs. Da Lan for a fun class filled with puzzles, brain teasers, crosswords, and games that build your brain power!
Indoor Wiffleball / Dodgeball with Ms. Sherwood (Grades 2 - 5) Cost: $175
Join us for an exciting Wiffleball and Dodgeball class where fun is the focus! Designed for kids in 2nd to 5th grade, this program is all about laughter and friendly competition. Participants will swing for home runs in Wiffleball and dodge their way through fast-paced matches. Each session is packed with creative games and challenges, ensuring an unforgettable adventure filled teamwork!
Slime Science with Mrs. Birtwell (Grades K - 5) Cost: $160
Join Mrs. Birtwell for Slime Science! Slime Science will feature a unique and fun theme each week for our slime, one week may be glow in the dark slime and another might be galaxy slime. Slime Science is perfect for young slime enthusiasts as well as slime novices - get ready for a gooey adventure!
Fairy Tale STEAM Adventures with Mrs. Mackenzie (Grades K - 5) Cost: $175
Each week brings a new fairy tale-inspired STEAM challenge, from rescuing Rapunzel from her tower to building a wolf-proof house for the Three Little Pigs! Combining engineering, problem-solving, and imagination, these young engineers will plan, test, and refine their designs, all while boosting their creativity and enhancing their critical thinking skills.
Cool Crafts Winter Quilling! New Edition with Ms. Kurimai (Grades 2 - 5) Cost: $195
What is quilling anyway? Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper that results in creating a unified, decorative design and has been around for centuries. We will be creating “cool” designs such as a snowglobe quilled necklace, valentine jewelry, Valentine card making. and much more! Students will use many different tools to create this shaped effect. At the end of the class, all students will be taking home their own quilling kit for continued creative fun at home! Join us for this “cool” or should I say, “quill” time!
Wednesday Afternoon 3:40pm - 4:40pm
Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 (***6 week session)
make up date 2/26
Busy Bee Baking with Ms. Caruso (Grades K - 5) Cost: $240
It’s time for us to mix ingredients, bake, learn about baking supplies, decorate and...EAT in the teachers lounge! While students wait for their item to bake, they can make and enjoy yummy treats like the famous rainbow popcorn!! Bakers will make a variety of sweet treats ranging from funfetti cookies, brownies, cupcakes, party pancakes and more!
Multi Mega Sports with Ms. Sherwood (Grades K - 5) Cost: $210
The K-5 Multi-Sports Class is the ultimate after-school adventure for kids who love to play and try new things! Whether it’s soccer, basketball, dodgeball, or another fun sport, this class gives children the chance to explore a variety of games while learning awesome skills like coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Each session is filled with exciting activities and friendly games, helping kids stay active, make new friends, and have a blast while getting better at their favorite sports (and discovering new ones!). K-5 Multi-Sports Class is all about having fun, staying fit, and enjoying the thrill of play—perfect for kids looking to jump, run, and score big after school!
Amazing Art with Mrs. Birtwell (Grades K - 5) Cost: $215
Welcome to Amazing Art! In this SIX WEEK course, young artists can unleash their creativity! In this club, students will explore a variety of exciting art mediums, from clay to painting and drawing. Each week, we'll dive into different techniques, experiment with colors, textures, and materials to create unique masterpieces to share with family and friends.
Thursday Morning 7:40am - 8:40am
Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 (****4 week session)
no make up date
Bakers Breakfast with Ms. Caruso (Grades K - 5) Cost: $175
Wake up and head to the teachers' lounge to whip up some breakfast and drink hot cocoa to warm up your morning! Each week we'll prepare, make, and eat delicious breakfasts like waffles, croissants, cinnamon buns and more! Start your day off right with Ms. C and the other busy breakfast baker bees!
Thursday Afternoon 3:40pm - 4:40pm
Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 (***6 week session)
make up date 2/27
Hoop Academy with Ms. Sherwood (Grades K - 5) Cost: $210
The K-5 Hoop Academy is an exciting after-school program taught by Ms. Sherwood, a college-level basketball player, who brings her expertise and passion for the game to young athletes. Designed for children in kindergarten through 5th grade, our program focuses on developing essential basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and teamwork. Through engaging drills, friendly games, and positive reinforcement, kids will improve their basketball abilities while building confidence, physical fitness, and sportsmanship. Whether they are new to the game or looking to enhance their skills, the K-5 Hoop Academy offers a great opportunity for children to learn, grow, and enjoy the sport of basketball.
Taylor Swift Club with Mrs. Birtwell (Grades K - 5) Cost: $190
Calling all Swifties!! Taylor Swift Club is back and better than ever! In this SIX WEEK SESSION, Taylor Swift Club we will make custom Taylor Swift accessories, create our own music video, and so much more!! Together we will celebrate Taylor’s enchanting world, fostering a love for music and inspiring young minds to shine brightly!
Dance Fitness with Ms. Swenson and Ms. DeCarlo (Grades 2 - 5) Cost: $190
Join Miss Swenson & Miss DeCarlo afterschool to move and groove! We will dance, improvise, and jam to your favorite tunes! Students will be able to create their own dances within groups all while being led by Miss Swenson and Miss DeCarlo.
Jewelry Makers with Ms. Malumphy (Grades K - 5) Cost: $190
Join Ms. Malumphy for Jewelry Makers where kids can get creative and make their own beautiful jewelry! In this club, kids will design and craft necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more using colorful beads, charms, rainbow looms, and more! Whether you're a beginner or already have some crafting skills, this club is the perfect place to express your style and imagination.
Sew Awesome Winter Fashion Edition (7 week class) with Ms. Kuriami (Grades 2 - 5) Cost: $245
For those students who’ve enjoyed a previous sew awesome class, or for those new to sewing, join us for this exciting new edition! In this course we will hand-stitch and machine stitch some winter creations such as sewing a scarf and even making our own hats. We will also use embroidery to add a bit of flair to these creations. Join us for this Sew Awesome time!
Friday Morning 7:40am - 8:40am
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21 (***5 week session)
make up date 2/28
Instrument Petting Zoo with Ms. Swenson (Grades K - 5) Cost: $170
Come learn and play with the instruments of the music room! We will play with hand drums, hand bells, Ukulele's, the piano, xylophones, metalophones, glockenspiels, lap harps, boomwhackers and more!
Friday Afternoon 3:40pm - 4:40pm
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21 (***5 week session)
make up date 2/28
Advanced Track and Field with Ms. Walewski (Grades 1 - 5) Cost: $195
Join Coach W for the final Track and Field ATB session this year! This course is appropriate for students who have completed one or more sessions of Intro to Track and Field or who have high interest in running, jumping and throwing. We will revisit all event groups and focus time based on student choice.
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