Fall 2022-2023

ASPire After-School Enrichment Clubs

For information about extra curricular athletics, please check the Athletics page.

MONDAYS

3:45 – 4:45 pm

ACCELA EDUCATION CANVAS ART

11 sessions
1st Semester: Aug 28 – Nov 27, 2023
Grades: KK – 8th
Accela Art programs act as a wonderful introduction to the creative power of art, and how the children can apply the creative process throughout their life. All their artwork is done on canvas and objects are used to make a collage using mixed media, watercolors, and acrylic paints. The child follows guided instructions while learning to work on the details, developing focus, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills and building confidence and self-esteem.
Register: www.accelaeducation.com email: rama@accelaeducation or call Rama Sharma 404-384-1061
$395 (materials included)

 

FAST PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB w/ FAST TEACHER MR.STARR

11 sessions
1st Semester: Aug 28 – Nov 27, 2023
Grades: 6th – 8th
Student will learn how to write, shoot and edit their own short films. Students will also learn about the history of filmmaking with Mr. Starr. Each session students will get to learn about specific detail about lighting,sound,writing,directing and editing. At the end of the year students will get to show their work to FAST in the school’s first ever film festival! Filmmaking
Screenwriting
Cinematography
Digital Editing
Documentary Filmmaking
Producing
3D Animation & Visual Effects
Photography
Broadcast Journalism
Register: https://form.jotform.com/223404424949155 email: tatiane.smith@fastk8.org
$265 (material/supplies included)

ROBOTICS w/FAST TEACHER MS. ZASIO

ONE YEAR CLUB: Mondays & Wednesdays
1st Semster: Aug 28 – Nov 29, 2023
Grades: 5th-8th
Ms. Zasio, innovation teacher, has been with FAST over 4 years. She will be helping get our scholars ready for competition. Student will have scrimmages, competition, & build robots. Students will have support from other team members in operating the robots. Students will also go compete against other school in the First Robotics League.
Register: https://form.jotform.com/223404424949155 email: tatiane.smith@fastk8.org
$350

TUESDAYS

3:45 – 4:45 pm

MARINE BIOLOGY w/FAST TEACHER MR. MCKINLEY

10 sessions
1st Semester: Aug 29 – Nov 28, 2023
Grades: 3rd – 8th
Mr. McKinley, FAST 6th grade science teacher will provide students with modules from the NOAA Enrichment in Marine Sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) Curriculum. The NEMO program has a curriculum with 23 lessons in marine science, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, technology, and marine policy that can be used to support a club such as mine. Some of the modules he will be using will be: Ocean Exploration, Ocean Layers 1 and 2, Currents, Tides, Waves, Plate Tectonics, Invertebrates, Vertebrates 1 and 2, Marine Ecosystems, Technology, and Marine Policy. Mr. McKinley will also draw on some of the curriculum and activities from his 15+ years as a senior environmental educator/sleepover guide at Georgia Aquarium. Culmination of this club will end with a dissection of a shark pup, guided tour around Georgia Aquarium and its behind-the-scenes areas as well as an animal encounter.
Register: https://form.jotform.com/223404424949155 Email: tatiane.smith@fastk8.org
$385 (2 GA Aquarium tickets included per student)

THE LITTLE YOGIS: YOGA, MOVEMENT & MINDFULNESS CLUB

10 sessions
1st Semester: Aug 29 – Nov 28, 2023
Grades: KK – 5th
Little Yogis of Roswell is much more than a kids yoga class! We encourage self-expression through movement, creativity. We create a social environment that feels like a little home away from home helps kids find their voice, celebrates differences and encourages peer and social connection through yoga activities, breathwork, stretching, poses, etc.
Register: http://www.thelittleyogis.com/ or call Namaste 678-237-9268

ASTROS SPIRIT w/FAST TEACHERS MS. TUPPINCE & MS. CADOGAN

11 sessions
1st Semester: Aug 29 – Nov 28, 2023
Grades: 3RD – 8TH
Coach Cadogan (Coach C) has been an educator for 18 years and a coach on and off for 10 years. She has co-coached track, cheer and was a Coach Mom to her daughter’s HS basketball team. Being a former MS and HS cheerleader, her passion lies with Cheer Squad. Stacia Tuppince been cheering since elementary school all the way up to the collegiate level. Students willbe able to learn the basics of stunting, tumbling, jumps, motions, cheers, chants, and dances. Students will also earn different warm up activities to get them ready for cheers.

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Register: https://form.jotform.com/223404424949155 email: tatiane.smith@fastk8.org
$250 for returning students & $450 for new students

WEDNESDAYS

3:45 – 4:45 pm

CHESS ATLANTA: CHESS GROUPS BASED ON SKILL LEVEL

11 sessions
1st Semester: Aug 30 – Nov 29, 2023
Grades: 1st – 6th
International chess champion, Carlos Perdomo offers students instruction based on individual skill level in a fun, yet structured environment. Students learn effective tactics, how to use a chess clock, how to play against a computer, chess puzzles, etc. Students have the opportunity to play in local tournaments: Standard Chess, Bughouse (team chess), and Blitz (speed chess)! Awards are given for Class Champion, Most Improved, and Sportsmanship. All students build a sense of motivation and accomplishment.
Register: Email: info@chessatlanta.com or call Carlos Perdomo 770-845-0890
$240

DISCOVER SCIENCE CENTER: MINI MED SCHOOL

11 sessions
1st Semester: Aug 30 – Nov 29, 2023
Grades: 1st – 5th
“DISCOVER EARTH & SPACE”

Discover Earth and Space is an after-school science
enrichment program where kids explore the outer
reaches of the universe to the bottom of the
oceans as we investigate processes that affect the
Earth’s surface, explore the celestial bodies in our
solar system, and learn how we study ocean and
space. Each class involves hands-on experiments
and activities developed by scientists and
educators. We investigate characteristics of rocks
and minerals as we crack open geodes, learn how
landforms change over time, make models of our
solar system, explore comets and meteors, learn
how we study space, design and build space
rovers, and more.

Register: https://discoversciencecenter.com/after-school-programs email: info@discoversciencecenter.com or call Diana Rodriguez 770-641-9336
$242 (10% sibling discount)