SPRING Session Dates April 17–May 26 (6 weeks)
Please note that while most programs are managed by McKinley PTA, a few are managed directly by the program provider, instead.
For programs managed by McKinley PTA:
- Look for the button below each program description to access that program’s interest form. Interest forms open Monday, March 13.
- Fill out an interest form for each program and student you’d like to enroll.
- The ASE Coordinator will contact you to confirm placement for the program(s) you requested. Placement emails will be sent out on Wednesday, March 22.
- Once enrollment is confirmed, payment is due by April 17 via cash or check (made out to McKinley PTA) at the school office.
- Scholarships are available, and can be requested on the interest form.
Filling out an interest form does not guarantee a spot. Programs will be filled by lottery if requests exceed the available space.
Questions? Contact Julia Blum: ase.mckinleyschool@gmail.com
For programs managed directly by the provider:
(Martial Arts, Friends of the Petaluma River “Flickers”, Chess for Kids)
- Look for the button below each program description to register directly with the program provider.
- Payment is made directly to the program provider and is due at registration.
- Friends of the Petaluma River offers scholarships for their program. Look for a separate button to access the scholarship application.
Arts & Crafts with Ms. Kaydee
Mondays, 2:00–3:00 pm, Room 2, $75
TK-K
Students will explore their creativity and develop their senses while using various mediums and tools to create weekly masterpieces!
Martial Arts with Schafer’s ATA
Wednesdays, 12:00-1PM, Multipurpose Room, $90
TK-K
Six weeks of fun, skills empowerment classes: martial arts sessions, games, and drills. New students get a free belt!
Enroll directly through the Schafer’s ATA website (link below). McKinley PTA does not manage sign-ups for this program.
Flickers Nature Program with Friends of the Petaluma River
Tuesdays, 2:35PM – 5 PM, Outdoors, $220
1st–3rd Grade
Tuesdays, 3:00PM – 5PM, Outdoors, $220
4th–6th grade
Friends’ Flickers gets young students outside, learning about and exploring nature through a place-based, play-focused after school program. Through standards-based lessons, hands-on activities, games, crafts and exploration along the Petaluma River, youth gain a great connection with and understanding of their local environment:
Note: Students will take walking field trips down Holly Lane with the Flickers instructors to spend time by the river.
Enroll directly through the Friends of the River website (link below). McKinley PTA does not manage sign-ups for this program. Financial aid is available, provided by Friends of the Petaluma River.
Cooking & Baking with Ms. Diana
Tuesdays, 2:35–3:35 pm, Room 1, $75
1st-3rd grade
Enjoy learning tools in the kitchen as you create various foods that you get to taste during each class!
Jewelry Making with Ms. Lisa
Wednesdays, 1:05–2:05 pm, Room 8, $75
1st – 3rd Grade
Make beautiful, wearable art pieces using all sorts of materials! Students will make beads out of paper, washers, clay and other materials and learn how to put pieces together and be creative with their designs. Students will have the opportunity to take home a new piece of jewelry that they made after each class. McKinley parent Lisa Baker has been making jewelry for over 25 years. Her main focus has been working with different types of beads, making necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even a few beaded chandeliers.
Jewelry Making with Ms. Lisa (new day and time!)
Thursdays, 2:35–3:35 pm, Room 8, $75
1st – 3rd Grade
Make beautiful, wearable art pieces using all sorts of materials! Students will make beads out of paper, washers, clay and other materials and learn how to put pieces together and be creative with their designs. Students will have the opportunity to take home a new piece of jewelry that they made after each class. McKinley parent Lisa Baker has been making jewelry for over 25 years. Her main focus has been working with different types of beads, making necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even a few beaded chandeliers.
Chess with Novato Chess Club
Wednesdays, 1:05–2:05 PM, Room 7, $75
1st-3rd grade
Learn chess in an interactive environment with your peers! All levels of skill are welcome. So much strategy to use and fun to be had!
Chess with Novato Chess Club
Thursdays, 2:35–3:35 pm, Room 7, $75
1st-3rd grade
Learn chess in an interactive environment with your peers! All levels of skill are welcome. So much strategy to use and fun to be had!
Arts & Crafts with Mrs. Robinson (Alton)
Thursdays, 2:35–3:35 pm, Room 8, $75
1st–3rd grade
Students will explore their creativity and develop their senses while using various mediums and tools to create weekly masterpieces!
Chess with Chess for Kids
Wednesdays, 1:15–2:15 pm, Room 1, $100 (siblings half-price)
4th–6th grade
Learn chess in an interactive environment with your peers! All levels of skill are welcome. So much strategy to use and fun to be had!
Enroll directly through the Chess for Kids website (link below). McKinley PTA does not manage sign-ups for this program.
Yoga with The Yoga Post
Wednesdays, 1:15–2:15 PM, Room 27, $75
4th–6th grade
The Yoga Post is proud to offer Kids Yoga at McKinley! For 4th–6th grade students, this hour-long class will be taught by Ms. Kelly, McKinley parent and The Yoga Post teacher, to tap into movement, meditation and mindfulness.
This is a great class for all levels, including beginners who haven’t made it onto their yoga mats before. Bring your yoga mat or use one of ours, and enjoy some time to relax, restore and move intentionally. Read more about this local company at www.theyogapost.com
Fine Arts with Ms. Daly
Thursdays, 3:00–4:00 PM, Room 18, $75
4th–6th grade
Come and enjoy an afternoon of drawing, painting, collage, origami and all sorts of art as we hone our art skills and learn new techniques.
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