Fall 2024-2025

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

12 sessions

1st Semester: Aug 26 – Dec 2, 2024

Grades: KK – 8th

Our 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 our 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 $430 (materials included)

FAST TEACHER MS. ZASIO: ROBOTICS

ONE YEAR CLUB: Mondays & Wednesdays

1st Semester: Aug 26 – Dec 4, 2024

Grades: 5th-8th

Ms. Zasio, innovation teacher, has been with FAST over 4 years. She will be helping the scholars get this club started up for competition. Student will be able to do scrimmages, completition, & build robots. Students will also have support from other team members in operating the robots. Students will also go compete against other school in the First Robotics League.

Register: email: tatiane.smith@fastk8.org      https://form.jotform.com/241974609823163

$350

IVY BRIDGE ACADEMY: PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATE

12 sessions

1st Semester: Aug 27 – Dec 3, 2024

Grades: 3rd – 8th

Ivy Bridge Academy’s After-School Public Speaking & Debate program offers a chance for students to learn techniques of public speaking and engage with current events through the activity of debate. Students enhance their research skills, critical thinking, organizational skills, persuasion tactics, and information processing by learning about both sides of an issue and being able to persuasively argue for either side.

The practice of debate helps students improve their ability to form balanced, informed arguments and to use reasoning and evidence. Students who participate in our program will leave with a sense of accomplishment and a skill set that will help them in academics and their future careers.

Register: https://ivydebate.com/product/es-after-school-public-speaking-debate/?school=Fulton%20Academy%20of%20Science%20and%20Technology or call Christy Noll 404-414-0356

$300 (Materials Included)

TUESDAYS

3:45 – 4:45 pm

SPARKS BUSINESS ACADEMY LITTLE INVENTORS CLUB

11 sessions

1ST Semester: AUG 27 – DEC 3, 2024

Grades: K – 2ND

Are you ready to innovate? Get your creative juices flowing in this project based program, where you will identify the need for an invention, think on your feet, and create real structures and solutions. Students also learn about famous inventors and internalize how recent innovations improve our lives.

Register: email: ainsley.green@sparkbusinessacademy.com https://www.6crickets.com/providerDirectory/US/VA/Arlington/SPARK-business-academy-ab7314887865c426/sessions/6421f0039ac7b78e/zcqm-t7ti-gh74?refer&provider=1910

$330

THE LITTLE YOGIS YOGA, MOVEMENT & MINDFULNESS CLUB

11 sessions

1st Semester: Aug 27 – Dec 3, 2024

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. The Little Yogis Program is a fun club where movement and social bonding is a whole mood. It’s a no flex zone, safe space of being your real and authentic self, building self esteem— “it’s giving rizz”, and each student will feel a total “glow up” with their new yogi squad. Come be a vibe with us.

Register: http://www.thelittleyogis.com/ or call Namaste 678-237-9268

$250 (one time registration fee of $65)

FAST TEACHER MS. BATISTA ASTROS CHEER TEAM

25 sessions (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 3:45-5:30

1st Semester: Aug 27 – Dec 5, 2024

Grades: 3RD – 8TH

The Astros Cheer Team/Club will be led by Coach T, who has been cheering for over 10 years from recreational all the way up to collegiate. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 3:45 Pm – 5:30 Pm. This club will consist of cheerleaders learning cheers/chants, tumbling, and proper cheer etiquette for their future endeavors. Cheerleaders will participate in school functions including basketball games. If you have any further questions please email krystina.batista@fastk8.org
Cheerleading meetings will be at 3:45pm-5:30pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Register: https://form.jotform.com/241974609823163 email: tatiane.smith@fastk8.org

$200 for returning students & $450 for new students

WEDNESDAYS

3:45 – 4:45 pm

CHESS ATLANTA CHESS GROUPS BASED ON SKILL LEVEL

12 sessions

1st Semester: Aug 28 – Dec 4, 2024

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

$310

DISCOVER SCIENCE CENTER: DISCOVER MARINE SCIENCE

12 sessions

1st Semester: Aug 28 – Dec 4, 2024

Grades: 1st – 5th

FALL 2024: EXPERIMENTS WITH ELEMENTS
Experiments with Elements is an after-school science enrichment program aimed at children interested in conducting experiments and learning about chemistry. Each class, developed by scientists and educators, includes knowledge development and hands-on learning activities. Every week we cover a new topic, including an introduction to the periodic table (yes, first-graders can learn about the periodic table!), learning how to use scientific tools, experimenting with simple reactions, and understanding the chemistry of slime.

Register: https://www.activityhero.com/biz/discover-science-center/after-school-fast?aht_cam=schedule-widget&aht_src=58353 email: info@discoversciencecenter.com or call Diana Rodriguez 770-641-9336

$264 (10% sibling discount)

SPARK BUSINESS ACADEMY: YOUNG DEBATERS CLUB

12 sessions

1ST Semester: AUG 28 – DEC 4, 2024

Grades: 3RD – 5th

Students learn how to develop persuasive arguments while debating a different topic in every class. Students work in rotating groups and practice their debating skills in a supportive, friendly environment, including:
• Developing arguments
• Issuing rebuttals
• Providing examples
• Rebuilding their case
• Summarizing points of view
Students learn to prepare their arguments, prioritize their ideas and think on their feet, developing their public-speaking skills and gaining self-confidence in the process.

Register: email: ainsley.green@sparkbusinessacademy.com https://www.6crickets.com/providerDirectory/US/VA/Arlington/SPARK-business-academy-ab7314887865c426/sessions/b7a69049292e02bc/s9xu-c98f-i3j7?refer&provider=1910

$360

THURSDAYS

3:4-4:45 pm

KALASHRAMUSA: INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE – KATHAK

14 sessions

1st Semster: Aug 29 – Dec 5, 2024

Grades: 1st – 5th

KalashramUSA School of Kathak Dance & Performing Arts is an institution dedicated to reserve and promote cultural heritage by teaching and performing the North Indian classical dance “Kathak” of Lucknow tradition in a fun and safe learning environment for students of all ages.

Register: https://kalashramusa.org/registration/ email: kalashramusa@gmail.com or call Anurag Sharma at 678-799-1405 Pay via Zelle or Venmo to 612-655-1778 number

$325 plus $40 regristration fee due prior to first class

PURPOSEFUL PLAY: TINKERGARTEN CURRICULUM

12 sessions

1st Semester: Aug 29- Nov 21, 2024

Grades: K – 3RD

PURPOSEFUL PLAY TINKERGARTEN is an after-school enrichment program that gets kids learning through nature exploration. This fall, our lessons help kids develop focus. The curriculum is designed to help kids hone the symphony of skills we use to direct, shift, and sustain our attention, all through playful exploration of nature.

Throughout the series, we’ll leverage the inherently captivating natural world to teach kids building blocks of focus, including: how to feel grounded in the moment; how to zoom in and zoom out; how to wonder; and how to follow our interests.

Register: https://form.jotform.com/tinkergartenlynda/fast-after-school-club-fall-2024 email: purposefulplaytg@gmail.com or call Lynda Sharp 434-989-7695

$240 (10% sibling discount)

SPARK BUSINESS ACADEMY: MY FIRST FOOD TRUCK

14 sessions

1ST Semester: AUG 29 – DEC 5, 2024

Grades: 6 – 8th

Do you have a passion for food and dream of starting your own business? Join My First Food Truck for a creative, hands-on experience where you become a culinary entrepreneur. Students select a food theme, identify their business location and target customer, design appealing menus, and form a comprehensive business plan covering strategy, marketing, operations and finance, including capital-raising needs. Activities include drafting mission statements, setting prices, estimating expenses and learning key financial metrics. This program offers a tasty way to develop business savvy!
Note: This program will not involve actual food/drink.

Register: email: ainsley.green@sparkbusinessacademy.com   https://www.6crickets.com/providerDirectory/US/VA/Arlington/SPARK-business-academy-ab7314887865c426/sessions/3c0a650e70b7eb90/rkxu-tj6n-w2du?refer&provider=1910

$420

FAST TEACHER MS. BATISTA: ASTROS CHEER TEAM

25 sessions (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 3:45-5:30

1st Semester: Aug 29 – Dec 5, 2024

Grades: 3RD – 8TH


The Astros Cheer Team/Club will be led by Coach T, who has been cheering for over 10 years from recreational all the way up to collegiate. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 3:45 Pm – 5:30 Pm. This club will consist of cheerleaders learning cheers/chants, tumbling, and proper cheer etiquette for their future endeavors. Cheerleaders will participate in school functions including basketball games. If you have any further questions please email krystina.batista@fastk8.org
Cheerleading meetings will be at 3:45pm-5:30pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Register: https://form.jotform.com/241974609823163 email: tatiane.smith@fastk8.org

$200 for returning students & $450 for new students