Spring 2026 Before & After School Classes

Waiver Form

** Registration Opens Sunday, March 29th, 10am and closes April 18th at 7pm, email enrichment chairs with registration questions after that date - some late adds may be available**

Please note Ball Hockey was moved from Wed to Monday after the printed schedule went into folders. Monday is the accurate time for spring.

Enrichment Chaperone Requirement Updates:

First, some policy reminders: PTSA Before and After School Classes are required to have a PTSA member/approved LWSD volunteer at every class. If there is no chaperone, we must cancel classes. This is a requirement as added protection to keep all our kids safe.

This term we have had a lot of challenges finding chaperones for Before and After School classes. Therefore, based on feedback from our community and talking with other schools, we will be changing our registration for Spring Quarter. Before registering, every family will need to sign up to volunteer for one hour of volunteer time per class, either for a chaperone slot, or, if those slots are filled, for one of our other activities such as Art Walk, Fun Run, Field Day, etc.

If someone is willing to chaperone an entire term they will receive a refund for the cost of the class minus the fees. You can also share this with another person and receive 50% of tuition back.

Chaperoning is an excellent way to observe your child in action and get to know some of the other children at the school.

To chaperone for the full Spring 2026 session of an enrichment program, contact Nova and Brendan: enrichment@clarabartonptsa.org and sign up on the volunteer forms that will be linked below on each class.

Student expectations: Students are expected to adhere to the building rules and expectations outlined in the Clara Barton Elementary Parent & Student Handbook and in accordance with LWSD policies. Students who do not follow these expectations may be dropped from enrichment class(es) without refund at the discretion of the instructors and PTSA.

*Please note that all classes incur the PTSA fee of $15 per term that goes to the PTSA fund.

*Need-based scholarships are available. One scholarship per child per year is allowed. Contact School Counselor, Megan Martinson (mmartinson@lwsd.org), to help us hold your spot.

Class Schedule

Morning or Afternoon

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Morning

No classes

Karate (K-5)

Fencing (2-5)

Choir (3-5)

No classes

Afternoon

CreArt (K-5)

Ball Hockey (floorball)

No classes

Class Descriptions

CreArt: Mon PM

https://creartstudioz.com/

Young artists will explore how colors mix, contrast, and express emotion through hands-on creations inspired by artists like Basquiat and Chagall, imaginative shadow rooms, graphic album covers, kite making, and Van Gogh–inspired printmaking. Using pastels, watercolor, clay, printmaking, collage, weaving and mixed media, students will build confidence while discovering how color transforms art and ideas.

Grades K-5

Fee: $217 + $15

Day and dates: Mon 4:00 - 5:00 PM; 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, No class on 5/25 - Memorial long weekend, 6/1, 6/8

Ball Hockey (Floorball) by Emerald City Ball Hockey: Mon PM (printed handout said Wed, but this was moved to Monday for spring)

https://emeraldcityballhockey.com/

No skates, no Ice, no experience, no problem Join Coach Salvatore and Emerald City Ball Hockey / Floorball for another exciting season of the hottest youth sport breaking through Greater Seattle. Fast, fun, safer, and all inclusive. Sponsored by USA Ball Hockey and Supported by the Seattle Kraken Power Play Program. Get moving, have fun and join today. Limited seats available.

Grades 1-5

Fee: $195 + $15

Day and dates: 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, No class on 5/25 - Memorial long weekend, 6/1, 6/8

Karate: Tuesday AM

https://www.karate-x.com/

Students will learn and practice Karate skills with punching bags, breaking boards, blocking drills, kicking targets and more! Karate-X has been teaching in the Puget Sound for 20 years, with a Martial Arts program specifically designed for preschool and elementary students. Belt rank testing is held at the end of each session, giving students goals to aim for and recognition of their accomplishments.

Grades K-5

Fee: $260 + $15

Day and dates: Tue 8:10–9:10 AM; 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, No class on 5/26 - Memorial long weekend, 6/2, 6/9

Coding: Machines and Robots with Micro:bit: Tuesday PM

This course introduces students to real-world programming using micro:bit and MakeCode. Through fun, hands-on projects, they’ll learn the fundamentals of coding—like events, logic, and controls—while working with hardware, controls, and sensors to bring their ideas to life. A perfect blend of robotics, creativity, and coding for tech-savvy learners.

Grades 2-5
Fee: $240 + $15
Day and dates: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, No class on 5/26 - Memorial long weekend, 6/2, 6/9

Fencing: Wed AM

https://olympicepeemasters.com/

Step into the world of fencing and the way it blends movement, focus, and strategy. In this fun and beginner friendly program, students will explore the fundamentals of épée fencing through games, drills, and guided challenges that build confidence, coordination, and critical thinking. Student will learn footwork, blade work, and tactical decision-making in a safe environment led by experienced coaches. No prior experience needed—just curiosity, energy, and a positive attitude!

Grades 2-5

Fee: $240 + $15

Day and dates: Wed 8:10–9:10 AM; 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3

Debate: Wed PM

This 5-week course will help prepare elementary students for higher-level, formal debate. Students will hone the skills of case building, advanced note taking, distilling information and oration that are essential to the Public Forum division of debate through a scenario-based curriculum and friendly competition. 4^th and 5^th graders are welcome to sign up.

Grades 4-5

Fee: $20 + $15

Day and dates: Wed 2:30-3:30 PM; 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20

Choir: Thurs AM

Join the Bobcat choir and sing with your friends every Thursday morning. We will learn new music and songs, improve our singing technique, and have fun singing as an ensemble. Choir is a free enrichment program sponsored by the PTSA, is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at Clara Barton and is taught by music teacher Mrs. Torrey.

Grades 3-5

Fee: $20

Day and dates: Thur 8:10-9:10 AM; 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

Chess: Thurs PM

https://theallaboutschool.org/index.html

In this chess program students will practice learning with games against their peers, have a focused lesson and play fun variant chess games. In advanced classes, a simulated tournament will be organized. Any skill level is welcome.

Grades K-5

Fee: $126 + $15

Day and dates: Thurs 4:00 - 5:00 PM; 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

How to Sign Up

You must have an account set up at clarabartonptsa.org in order to register for classes.

After creating an account, click "My Account" then "My Forms" in the top Menu Bar.

Make sure all "Family Information" and "Directory & Publish Preferences" are filled out and have a green check mark

Consider making a donation and becoming a PTSA member in order to have your banking or credit card information linked in our system for fast registration

Classes go fast, so do try to be prepared if you are counting on one class.

The registration form is called "Spring 2026 Before and After School Classes"

The form will only show up starting at 10 am on the registration date.

Scholarships

Financial need-based scholarships may be available upon request. Please email school counselor, Megan Martinson at mmartinson@lwsd.org.

All student scholarship requests will be made directly to the school counselor, who will determine which students qualify.

By request, one Before or After School Enrichment Class per scholarship eligible student per enrichment semester may be sponsored as the Before/After School Classes budget allows.

A maximum of 1 spot per 10 registration spots available for enrichment classes may be held back for scholarship students.

You can also save by volunteering as a chaperone for all 10 sessions. This is first come first serve. For details reach out to enrichment@clarabartonptsa.org

Important Notes

You must have a PTSA login (available for free) on our website in order to register.
Registration sells out FAST, so be prepared to commit and sign up as soon as possible for the greatest access to courses.
We strongly recommend you consider testing out the system and becoming familiar with it before registration opens.
You'll find the registration link, when it opens under the "My Account" section of our website, but you will need to complete all the directory information first.
Registration will open on 10am on March 29th
All parents/guardians are required to read and abide by the Policies and Procedures.
All parents/guardians must sign and complete the Student Release and Liability Wavier Form and have their child bring this to their first class. If they are in multiple classes we need one for each.
All classes are in person.
Morning classes are from 8:10-9:10. Afternoon classes are from 4:00-5:00. Wednesday afternoon classes are from 2:30-3:30.
Most classes run 7-10 weeks.
Each class session requires at least 1 parent chaperone. Volunteer to chaperone for an entire program and you will receive a tuition refund at the end of the session. This is first come first serve. For details reach out to enrichment@clarabartonptsa.org
In case a class does not have a full time chaperone for all classes, we request every participating family to sign up to chaperone for at least one class.
If there is no chaperone 3 days prior to a class, the class will be cancelled and no refunds will be issued.

Policies, Procedures and Refunds

All students must abide by our Enrichment Program Behavior Contract- which is basically a continuation of the behavior expected during the school day respecting each other and their instructors.

Please read the Enrichment Policies and Procedures Document for details on refund and cancelation policies, chaperoning, and additional terms and conditions. By enrolling in before and after-school activity, you agree to the class policies and procedures.