Let’s learn Spanish! This class is for students who are ready to be challenged in Spanish. Your student must have previously taken a class with Mrs.Griffin to register. Mrs. Griffin will offer students an experience in a small class size where they will be given the opportunity to practice vocabulary and phrasing in the Spanish language. Students will be given ample opportunity to practice with the teacher and friends. Students will continue to work in small groups and partnerships practicing words, phrases and expressions. Mrs.Griffin will expand the student's understanding of the spanish language. This class is designed for students who really want to learn to read and write in Spanish and take it to the next level.

This Class is only open to students who took Mrs.Griffin's Fall 2024 class. This class is designed for students who really want to learn to read and write in Spanish and take it to the next level. The class will run for 16 weeks and include one or two field trips where students can apply their conversational spanish in a social setting.

Start the morning by tapping into your creativity! We will explore the art and practice of yoga and other exercises as we warm up our bodies at the start of each class. Then, we will engage in creative and fun arts & crafts projects! Students have expressed their creativity through all sorts of crafts in our class such as sand and glitter jars, season-themed portrait globes, nature walks and rock painting, yogi dolls, breathing and meditation tools, stress balls, and more! Come join us for some fun-filled activities and crafts with friends!

Get your little ones started with the fundamentals of basketball with our kindergarten basketball program. Our program is designed for children ages kindergarten to 5th grade and meets every week with games on Saturdays. Our experienced coaches will teach the basics of the game and help your child develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Sign up today!

Get your little ones started with the fundamentals of basketball with our kindergarten basketball program. Our program is designed for children ages kindergarten to 5th grade and meets every week with games on Saturdays. Our experienced coaches will teach the basics of the game and help your child develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Sign up today!

Basketball for 3-5th grade Boys will have practice twice each week on Monday and Tuesday with games on Saturdays. Note that weekday practices are 1 hr 15 mins long, ending at 7:30

Basketball for 3-5th grade Boys will have practice twice each week on Monday and Tuesday with games on Saturdays. Note that weekday practices are 1 hr 15 mins long, ending at 7:30

Get your little ones started with the fundamentals of basketball with our kindergarten basketball program. Our program is designed for children ages kindergarten to 5th grade and meets every week with games on Saturdays. Our experienced coaches will teach the basics of the game and help your child develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Sign up today!

Get your little ones started with the fundamentals of basketball with our kindergarten basketball program. Our program is designed for children ages kindergarten to 5th grade and meets every week with games on Saturdays. Our experienced coaches will teach the basics of the game and help your child develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Sign up today!

Basketball for 3-5th grade Girls will have practice twice each week on Wednesday and Thursday with games on Saturdays. Note that weekday practices are 1 hr 15 mins long, ending at 7:30

Basketball for 3-5th grade Girls will have practice twice each week on Wednesday and Thursday with games on Saturdays. Note that weekday practices are 1 hr 15 mins long, ending at 7:30

Get your little ones started with the fundamentals of basketball with our kindergarten basketball program. Our program is designed for children ages kindergarten to 5th grade and meets every week with games on Saturdays. Our experienced coaches will teach the basics of the game and help your child develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Sign up today!

Get your little ones started with the fundamentals of basketball with our kindergarten basketball program. Our program is designed for children ages kindergarten to 5th grade and meets every week with games on Saturdays. Our experienced coaches will teach the basics of the game and help your child develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Sign up today!

Studies show that physical activity helps kids learn. We would like to bring Boot Camp to students in Kindergarten to 2nd grade at Rowayton School as a way to jump start their brains for learning while encouraging students to find enjoyment in exercise. Activities will include rope climbing, cargo net, monkey bars, pull ups/chin ups, stretching, and activities for balance and coordination. These structured activities will improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. Each session will incorporate elements of individual exercise as well as teamwork and cooperation. Examples of activities include: using scooters to navigate the gym to find hidden bean bags, partner squats using an exercise ball, and obstacle courses. Students will be grouped by age appropriate exercises.

Join Mrs. Malkin and Mrs. Rice for Rowayton Academy’s Chess Club! Students will learn the basics of chess with a new online program called ChessKid.com. The teachers will use a Common Core-aligned curriculum to teach a weekly lesson for beginners to advanced players. Students will have the opportunity to play against each other on physical chess boards and then advance to online puzzles, games and tournaments. Each student will receive a distinct user ID that will track their progress and allow them to complete optional activities at home. The students will be having so much fun learning to play chess they will not realize they are learning patience, strategy, and critical thinking. This class is open to beginners and experienced players.

Join Mrs. Malkin and Mrs. Rice for Rowayton Academy’s Chess Club! Students will learn the basics of chess with a new online program called ChessKid.com. The teachers will use a Common Core-aligned curriculum to teach a weekly lesson for beginners to advanced players. Students will have the opportunity to play against each other on physical chess boards and then advance to online puzzles, games and tournaments. Each student will receive a distinct user ID that will track their progress and allow them to complete optional activities at home. The students will be having so much fun learning to play chess they will not realize they are learning patience, strategy, and critical thinking. This class is open to beginners and experienced players.

Sign up for this fun and fulfilling musical experience to become a part of Rowayton Academy's Show Choir. This season Show Choir has been invited to perform at the New Paradigm Theater’s (NPT) Holiday Show in December at the Stratford High School’s newly renovated theater space. This summer Ms. LaRusso was youth director for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory there and has been invited back. The NPT is a 501c3 non-profit professional theatre promoting social responsibility and fostering creative problem solvers, leaders and global citizens through theatre arts and education programs. This session, we have an exciting opportunity to produce and practice our own holiday number, in addition to songs/choreography provided to us by the artistic director of NPT during our morning sessions. There will be one dress rehearsal and then we get included into the holiday show alongside broadway professionals, regional and local actors, teens from surrounding areas and the artistic director of the theatre herself. We perform two numbers in both shows. This is an experience of a lifetime for students interested in arts and arts education!

More information on NPT can be found here:
https://nptheatre.org/holiday-show-2024/

Students will explore Scratch and code.org. Beginners, novice and advanced coders are all welcome to this class! Scratch is designed to introduce children to the basic steps of coding. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century. Scratch was created at MIT University and has become the standard for introducing children to programming. It teaches kids computer skills as well as emphasizes creativity and problem solving. This class will follow the Harvard Scratch curriculum for kids. As the students progress through the program, they will create interactive games and stories, improve their critical thinking and use independent problem solving skills to grow as "Coders”. More information on the curriculum can be found HERE Advanced students can work on Code.org to create additional interactive games or stories by improving their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students can collaborate on projects for increased creativity while learning repeat-loops, conditionals, algorithms, functions and variables.

Students will explore Scratch and code.org. Beginners, novice and advanced coders are all welcome to this class! Scratch is designed to introduce children to the basic steps of coding. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century. Scratch was created at MIT University and has become the standard for introducing children to programming. It teaches kids computer skills as well as emphasizes creativity and problem solving. This class will follow the Harvard Scratch curriculum for kids. As the students progress through the program, they will create interactive games and stories, improve their critical thinking and use independent problem solving skills to grow as "Coders”. More information on the curriculum can be found HERE Advanced students can work on Code.org to create additional interactive games or stories by improving their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students can collaborate on projects for increased creativity while learning repeat-loops, conditionals, algorithms, functions and variables.

****THIS CLASS IS FOR FOUR WEEKS. A class where the students can explore through their imagination and creativity! The jewelry class will be an excellent space for students to unleash their artistic flair and craft beautiful earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. More than just creating jewelry, students will gain essential skills such as using the tool’s to manipulate small parts for a better grip, twisting wires to make the jewelry, and enhancing their fine motor skills. These skills will empower students to create their unique pieces! With guidance from Ms. Rosa, students will gradually build on their skills and proficiency to make fun jewelry pieces! **PLEASE NOTE: If there is interest, we can extend the class for 6 more weeks.

Explore your creativity while building valuable technology skills in a fun and engaging Canva class. Using Canva, an easy-to-learn digital design tool, students will create their own bookmarks, calendars, posters, notebook covers, journals, books, and more. Along the way, they will gain confidence with technology and learn new ways to express themselves. With access to a printer, laminator, and book binder, your child will bring their designs to life and bring home creations they are proud of throughout the course. This class is a great way to combine learning and creativity in a hands- on rewarding experience!

*THIS CLASS IS FOUR WEEKS. Join our crochet class for grades 3-5 and discover the art of crafting! We’ll start with fun projects like pot holders, trivets, and scarves, perfect for sparking creativity and honing fine motor skills. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to learn. Let’s create something beautiful together! **PLEASE NOTE: If there is interest, we can extend the class for 6 more weeks.

Get ready to combine creativity, teamwork, and sustainability in this exciting class! Students will design and build an obstacle course for Elvis, a playful guinea pig, using only recycled materials. Working in small groups, participants will learn about upcycling, problem-solving, and animal behavior as they create unique and fun challenges for Elvis to navigate. At the end of the class, Elvis will test each course, and the group with the most engaging and guinea-pig-approved design will win! This hands-on activity is perfect for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders who love animals, inventing, and friendly competition.

****THIS CLASS IS FOR SEVEN WEEKS. This is an extension of the current crochet class taught by Ms.Kruse. We had a great response and we are offering a 7 week extension. New and current students are welcome to register. Join our crochet class for grades 3-5 and discover the art of crafting! This session will focus on a Wooble project. https://thewoobles.com/ Each student will choose which project they would like to complete. The cost of the Wobble is included in registration.

****THIS CLASS IS FOR SEVEN WEEKS. This is an extension of the current jewlery class taught by Ms.Carbajal. We had a great response and we are offering a 7 week extension. New and current students are welcome to register. Ms.Carbajal will work with each student at their level of expertise and experience. The jewelry class will be an excellent space for students to unleash their artistic flair and craft beautiful earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. More than just creating jewelry, students will gain essential skills such as using the tool’s to manipulate small parts for a better grip, twisting wires to make the jewelry, and enhancing their fine motor skills. These skills will empower students to create their unique pieces! With guidance from Ms. Rosa, students will gradually build on their skills and proficiency to make fun jewelry pieces!