FreshwaterREGISTRATION INFORMATION
** Enrichment Class registration is now ONLINE via Brightwheel!
ALL COMMUNICATIONS: confirmations, placements and waitlist status, messages/information from instructors will all be on the Brightwheel platform. You will NOT receive emails. Please plan to utilize the app and turn on notifications, or plan to check in frequently through your account on the site directly for updates and information.
*If you do not have online access for the program, hard copies of the registration forms and communication accommodations will be made available.
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Fall classes will run for 6 consecutive weeks beginning
Monday October 5th – Friday November 13th
Wednesday CLASSES will run for 5 weeks ONLY
Registration:
Opens at 10am on Thursday, September 24th
and will close when classes are full.
*Please note: spots fill up quickly!*
When completing the form:
- Please complete ALL information requested in the required sections on the form. *the form will not submit if required sections are left blank – but should highlight missing information for you to input.
- Choose a “first choice” class. If the first class is full, or you would like a second class if there is space, please fill in a second and third choice option.
*If those spaces are left blank, and the first choice class is not available, we will assume you do not want any option except the one class selected.
- PLEASE DO NOT SELECT A CLASS THAT CONFLICTS WITH ANY MATH INTERVENTION SCHEDULES FOR YOUR CHILD.
All classes will begin at either 3:15 or 4:15. (except Monday classes @ 1:45pm)
*For classes with a 3:15 (or Mon @ 1:45) start time: All students attending an enrichment class will check in at ASP prior to the start of their class. ASP staff will take attendance, provide a snack and escort students to their class when it is set to begin. *Students do not need to be registered at ASP for this option, ALL students attending enrichment classes beginning at 3:15 (M @ 1:45) will follow this procedure.*
*For classes with a 4:15 (or Mon later than 1:45) start time: Students who are NOT registered for ASP have the option of registering for the program and utilizing the drop-in option ($8/hr) to have supervision and snack during the time between dismissal from school and the 4:15 start time.
OR getting picked up at dismissal and dropped back off for the start of class.
**Students may not be on school grounds unsupervised during the time between school ending and enrichment classes beginning.**
Students who ARE already registered with ASP will come to the program as usual and then go to their class when it is set to begin.
Billing:
- Billing statements will be generated only for those who get into their requested classes. Please WAIT to submit payment until a statement is produced and sent out.
- We will be accepting online payments through Brightwheel, cash, or check payments. Please make checks payable to Freshwater School District and include “enrichment” and “child’s name” on the check.
If your family is in need of financial assistance in order to participate, please reach out to the Enrichment Coordinators Audrey Hildebrand and Katja Cragun-Rheders at 707-422-3703 ahildebrand@freshwatersd.org and kcragun-rheders@freshwatersd.org Scholarships and or discounts are available for qualifying families.
All confirmations, important class information AND BILLING details will be shared via Brightwheel messaging *Please be sure to check you account*
Attendance:
We will be taking attendance and making sure those students who are present at school show up to their class.
If your child is not attending school on their enrichment class day, please notify the instructors via Brightwheel messaging if you will be absent from the afternoon class.
If you are registering for an enrichment class please be sure you select an option that does not conflict with your student’s sports or homework club/math club schedule. With such limited space in the enrichment program, it is imperative that all students who register are able to attend without conflict. (A student’s academic responsibilities should be prioritized)
Refunds and or discounts will not be issued for students who miss classes they registered for and received confirmed placement in.
If you plan to pick up, please do so at the assigned room in which they are taking the class.
ENRICHMENT CLASS LATE PICK UP POLICY:
*If your student does not already attend the After School Program and you are late picking up, they will be sent to the After School Program, and you will be charged *$1.00/minute late pick up fee* until your arrival.
ENRICHMENT CLASS BEHAVIOR POLICY:
Please discuss with your student the school rules and expectations of being safe, respectful, and responsible during enrichment classes. All of the school rules regarding student conduct apply during this extended course time. With limited space in these special class offerings, it is important to understand that it is a privilege to get to participate, and respectful, attentive behavior is expected at all times. If student behavior becomes disruptive to other participants it is at the discretion of the instructor that a student be asked not to return to the class. You will be contacted by the Enrichment Coordinators if it becomes necessary. No refunds will be issued.
Cancellation Information:
If a class is canceled due to an instructor’s illness or any other circumstance, there will be a make-up class scheduled.
If a class offered does not hit a minimum number of participants in order to run the class, it will be cancelled. Families will be notified and offered another option / second choice if available.
For any questions about the classes or the registration process, please contact Enrichment Coordinators Audrey Hildebrand and Katja Cragun-Rehders at 707-422-3703 ahildebrand@freshwatersd.org and kcragun-rheders@freshwatersd.org
REGISTRATION LINK:
The link will go live when registration
Opens at 10am on Thursday, September 24th
and will close when classes are full.
Enrichment Class Descriptions
Class fee: $65
Monday Classes:
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International Stories and Snacks Instructor: Julie Raich – Freshwater Charter Foreign Language Instructor Location: Cafeteria Description: Come get egg-cited for this berry fun cooking class! We will be making Mexican Chocolate caliente (hot chocolate) and Conchas (Mexican sweet bread), Copas de fruta (fruit cups), Puerto Rican Arroz con leche (rice pudding), Italian pasta or pizza, and French crêpes or tarts. With each meal safely prepared, a story from each culture will be shared. Time fries when we are having fun! Grades & Days: TK – K: Mondays @ 2:00 – 3:00 |
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Cooking FUN-damentals Instructor: Julie Raich – Freshwater Charter Foreign Language Instructor Location: Cafeteria Description: Let’s taco ‘bout some egg-cellent cooking skills! Your tiny chefs will learn the fundamentals of cooking as they prepare fun and tasty international recipes such as Mexican Copas de fruta or fruit cups, Classic French crêpes, Japanese sushi, Vietnamese Pho’, Italian pasta. Get your aprons on, it’s going to be a wonderful thyme! Grades & Days: 1st – 2nd: Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15 |
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Earth Clay Play Instructor: Carita Dooley – Freshwater Art Teacher Location: Cafeteria Description: Get fired up for ceramics! Come enjoy playing with natural clay from the Earth. This class will teach techniques like scoring, coiling, and slabbing. Learn to make pinch pots, animals, and more. Glaze your items and wait for the magic of the kiln! Grades & Days: 3rd – 8th Mondays @ 3:15 – 4:15 Mondays @ 4:15 – 5:15 |
Tuesday Classes:
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LEGO Lab Instructor: Daniel Schaffer – Freshwater ASP Staff Member Location: Library Description: Come expand your imagination and become the master builder! Brick by brick, we will click, build and create anything you put your mind to. Explore your creativity and leave your LEGO-cy with mind-blowing builds. Grade & Days: TK – 2nd: Tuesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15 Things to consider: There will be a prolific amount of LEGO provided. Please keep your special LEGO items at home and safe! |
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Squatching Instructor: James Fay – Freshwater Aide and professional Bigfoot Hunter Location: Meet at Room 22 – Freshwater Forest and Trails Description: Bigfoot loves hide and seek! Come learn how to hunt for Sasquatch, who roams the forests of Humboldt County with James (google him!). This class will teach the history and local sightings of Sasquatch, we will make foot casts, try on night vision goggles, and learn how to track. Come seek Humboldt’s biggest celebrity! Grades & Days: 3rd – 6th: Tuesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15 5th – 8th: Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15 |
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Crochet Club Instructor: Emily Perry – Freshwater Instructional Aide Location: Room 9 Description: Come get hooked on crochet club! In this class we will dive into a new stitch each week (single/double/decrease/increase crochet, magic ring, and slip knots) We will be working on how to start the basic stitches so that you can take these skills and create more. Grades & Days: 2nd – 4th Tuesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15 5th – 8th Tuesdays @ 4:15 – 5:15 |
Wednesday Classes:
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EmpowHER Yoga Instructor: Erica Haynes – Local Yoga Instructor Location: Music Room Description: Twist into happiness and free up tension in the body. With this class we will start to easily access feeling centered and grounded. This will be a safe, body positive space for those wanting to explore feminine energy. Come discover the bliss that comes through self connection, slowing down, and presence. Grades & Days: 3rd – 8th Wednesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15 |
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Movement and Mindfulness Instructor: Erica Haynes – Local Yoga Instructor Location: Music Room Description: Glow with the flow and channel your energy with light stretches, meditation and mindfulness practices. Expand your attention span, increase your vitality, and learn how to get your emotions and energy to work for you! Grades & Days: 4th – 8th Wednesdays @ 4:15 – 5:15 |
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Learning to Ride & Building Endurance on a Bike Instructor: Pam Dubaldi – Freshwater ASP Staff Member Location: Track Description: Let’s get in gear and go for miles! We will be practicing multiple skills for students to work on getting off training wheels and balanced on two wheels. We will be riding around the track working on confidence building, safety and bike mechanics. We are wheel-y excited to get your student around the track one pedal at a time. Grades & Days: TK – 2nd Wednesdays @ 4:15 – 5:15 Thursdays @ 4:15 – 5:15 Things to Consider: Students must have their own bike, appropriate shoes and proper fitting helmet for EACH class. Bikes will need to be dropped off and picked up for each class (can drop off in morning at ASP room) *Risk Acknowledgement Waiver signature required prior to participation. |
Thursday Classes:
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Mountain Biking Instructor: Dan Heffernan – Freshwater ASP Staff Member Location: Track / Kneeland Trail Description: Come climb hills to chase some thrills as we hit ‘off pavement’ in this mountain biking class. Coming with prior knowledge and experience as a down-hill mountain bike racer and instructor, Coach Dan, will show us new lines and techniques as we improve our confidence on and off the bike trail! Grades & Days: 5th – 8th: Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15 Things to Consider: Students should already know how to ride a bike. Students must have their own bike, appropriate shoes and proper fitting helmet for EACH class. Bikes will need to be dropped off and picked up for each class (can drop off in morning at ASP room) *Risk Acknowledgement Waiver signature required prior to participation. |
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Learning to Ride & Building Endurance on a Bike Instructor: Pam Dubaldi – Freshwater ASP Staff Member Location: Track Description: Let’s get in gear and go for miles! We will be practicing multiple skills for students to work towards building their endurance on and off training wheels. We will be riding around the track once a week working on confidence building, safety and bike mechanics. We are wheel-y excited to get your student around the track one pedal at a time. Grades & Days: TK – 2nd Wednesdays @ 4:15 – 5:15 Thursdays @ 4:15 – 5:15 Things to Consider: Students must have their own bike, appropriate shoes and proper fitting helmet for EACH class. Bikes will need to be dropped off and picked up for each class (can drop off in morning at ASP room) *Risk Acknowledgement Waiver signature required prior to participation. |
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Illusions in Art Instructor: Stacy Mintey – Freshwater 1st grade Teacher Location: Room 13 Description: Come explore 3-D art and how to create your own project using a variety of tools and techniques. From city scapes, geometric shapes, holes and cracks, this class will teach you how to turn a two-dimensional art into a three-dimensional work of art that will trick your eyes! Ink-credible things will be happening in this class. Grades & Days: 5th – 8th: Thursdays @ 3:15-4:15 |
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Garden Club Instructor: Emily Perry – Freshwater Instructional Aide Location: Garden Description: Prepare to be a-maized at the growth of our school garden! We will be pollinating plants, watering the crops, braiding corn hair, and pruning. Become one with nature and help maintain our gourd-eous garden throughout the fall and prepare it for the winter! Grades & Days: TK – 3rd: Thursdays @ 3:15 – 4:15 4th – 8th: Thursdays @ 4:15 – 5:15 |
Friday Classes:
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Skills Development for Mountain Biking Instructor: Dan Heffernan – Freshwater ASP Staff Member Location: Track Description: Gear up as we hit the track with tight twists, turns, ramps and terrain to build up biking skills. In this class Coach Dan will be providing various obstacles and training your technique to advance your balance, braking and maneuvers as you work up to riding confidently off the pavement. This will be a spoke-tacular class and you won’t want to miss out! Grades & Days: 3rd – 5th: Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15 Things to Consider: Students must have their own bike, appropriate shoes and proper fitting helmet for EACH class. Bikes will need to be dropped off and picked up for each class (can drop off in morning at ASP room) *Risk Acknowledgement Waiver signature required prior to participation. |
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Squatching Instructor: James Fay – Freshwater Aide and professional Bigfoot Hunter Location: Meet at Room 22 – Freshwater Forest and Trails Description: Bigfoot loves hide and seek! Come learn how to hunt for Sasquatch, who roams the forests of Humboldt County with James (google him!). This class will teach the history and local sightings of Sasquatch, we will make foot casts, try on night vision goggles, and learn how to track. Come seek Humboldt’s biggest celebrity! Grades & Days: 3rd – 6th: Tuesdays @ 3:15 – 4:15 5th – 8th: Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15 |
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Paper Crafting Instructor: Emily Perry – Freshwater Instructional Aide Location: Room 9 Description: Snip-snip hooray, there’s crafting underway! In this class we will be learning techniques with different mediums and working on paper projects such as card making, bookmarks, and collages. We will bond like glue and expand our creativity! Grades & Days: TK – 1st Fridays @ 3:15 – 4:15 2nd – 4th Fridays @ 4:15 – 5:15 |
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