Post on 20-Sep-2019
APP DEVELOPMENT
Language: German
Teacher: Mr. Matthias Müller Grade: 5 – 10
Day/Time: Wednesdays 3:15 – 4:45 both Quarters
Smartphones conquered our everyday lives and became an indispensable tool for many people. The practical
thing about these "smart" phones are the easy-to-use apps. Surprisingly, it is not hard to program such an app
yourself. In this course, the MIT App Inventor 2 will be used to develop apps for Android devices. We will
look at simple examples such as calculators, a game similar to Flappy Bird, a drawing program like Paint and
others. You will learn all the basics to program your own little apps.
APP-ENTWICKLUNG mit dem MIT APP INVENTOR 2: Smartphones haben unseren Alltag erobert und sind
für viele Menschen ein unverzichtbares Hilfsmittel geworden. Das praktische an diesen "intelligenten"
Telefonen sind die einfach zu bedienenden Apps. Überraschenderweise ist es gar nicht schwer selbst so eine
App zu programmieren. In dem Angebot wird der MIT App Inventor 2 vorgestellt, mit dem man Apps für
Android-Geräte entwickeln kann. Anhand einfacher Beispiele wie der Arbeit an einem Taschenrechner, einem
Flappy-Bird ähnlichem Spiel, einem Zeichenprogramm wie Paint u.a. werden alle Grundlagen erarbeitet, die
man benötigt, um eigene kleine Apps zu programmieren.
Matthias Müller is a math teacher who has been working for some years with students using Lego Mindstorms
and the MIT App Inventor. He offered different kind of course in the after school programs of five schools in
Jena (Thüringen). As an important part of his work, he is employed at the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena
and is involved in educational research projects connected to the ICT use in math classrooms.
Archery Language: English
Teacher: Coaches from On the Mark Archery www.onthemarkarchery.com
Grade: 3 - 8
Day/Time: Mondays 3:15 – 4:15 Quarter 1
Learn the fundamentals, including safety, proper shooting form, range procedures and scoring. Join us for lots
of practice time, camaraderie and fun! All of the equipment is provided; this class is taught by certified USA
Archery instructors. Maximum 16 students per class.
After School Program
First Semester Class Descriptions
Art Studio Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Dineen Farley, GISB Art Teacher
Grade: Grade 3/4 Day/Time: Monday 2:10 – 3:00 Grade 3/4 both quarters
In this art studio we will combine arts & crafts, building, and jewelry making in our art studio by doing a
different activity each class and making something to take home! It will be messy, creative and fun! Students
will additionally be given time to explore their own artistic interests and create freely with the materials
provided. Maximum 12 students
Ballroom Dancing Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Nancy Murphy
Grades: Grade 7-12
Day/Time: Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 Quarter 2
Join the fun in this Ballroom dance class! We'll explore such dances the smooth and flowing Waltz; the jaunty
Foxtrot; the up tempo, high energy Swing; the sultry Rumba and the much loved club dance, Salsa. We'll learn
basic rhythms, body action and partnering techniques for each dance. Students should come prepared to
move, think and work together!
Be Ahead of the Game: Super Sports Language: English
Teacher: Coach from Be Ahead of the Game www.beaheadofthegame.com
Grade: 3/4
Day/Time: Mondays 2:10 – 3:00, Quarter 1
Super Sports will concentrate on introducing a variety of sports and the basic skills needed to play these
sports. Cooperation and teamwork will be the focus, rather than the competition of the games. You will learn
proper warm-up games and stretching before introducing new sports, their rules and tactics. A wide variety of
sports and games will be covered all while having fun! examples are- dodge ball games, basketball, indoor
soccer, handball, tag games, capture the flag and much much more! Children should wear sneakers.
Build Self Confidence in kids via coaching, developing, and practicing new skills Designed to teach kids age appropriate skills while staying active and having fun!
Non-contact , with emphasis on safety
Everyone Plays
Be Ahead of the Game: Soccer Language: English
Teacher: Coach from Be Ahead of the Game www.beaheadofthegame.com
Grade: 1/2 Day/Time: Mondays 2:10 – 3:00 Quarter 2
Boys and girls learn and improve skills by focusing on the fundamentals of passing, catching, running routes and
team play, all in a fun and exciting environment. Players apply their skills during scrimmages and small sided
games.
Build Self Confidence in kids via coaching, developing, and practicing new skills
Designed to teach kids age appropriate skills while staying active and having fun!
Non-contact , with emphasis on safety
Everyone Plays
“Best Beats” Junior Ensemble Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Susan Calkins, GISB Music Teacher
Grade: 3 & 4 (or by invite)
Day/Time: Thursdays 2:10 – 3:00, both Quarters
This group will focus on developing percussion instrument techniques, basic musical skills, and musical
memory. Participants will learn to perform ensemble pieces using marimbas, drums, and hand percussion
instruments.
“Best Beats” Advanced Ensemble Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Susan Calkins, GISB Music Teacher
Grade: 5 +
Day/Time: Mondays 3:00 – 4:00, full semester
Designed for students who are already familiar with basic mallet percussion techniques, possess developed
rhythmic abilities, and are musically independent. The ensemble will practice and perform a repertoire that
includes more advanced musical arrangements with multiple parts.
Building Workshop Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from ImagArena www.imagarena.com
Grade: 1 – 4
Day/Time: Fridays 2:10 – 3:00 Quarter 2
ImagArena® Building Workshop is an exciting and hands-on program where participants explore the power of imagination through open-ended building exercises. More than a typical building workshop, ImagArena®
combines the spirit of an art program, the materials of a building workshop, and the framework of a video
game to provide an experience that engages all types of learners.
Business Sharks Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Cathy Dahill from Right Brain Curriculum rightbraincurriculum.com
Grade: 2 – 5
Day/Time: Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30 Quarter 1
In our Business Sharks class, students play the role of young entrepreneurs as they start with the germ of an idea
for a business and product and take it through the entire entrepreneurial process. Our students develop
prototypes, formulate a business plan and devise a marketing strategy. Meanwhile, students learn through
contextual lessons on concepts such as wages, profits and branding while designing print ads, acting out “TV
commercials,” researching real estate locations and designing their storefronts. The class concludes with our
young executives pitching their ideas to a "Shark Tank" panel of parents. These young entrepreneurs will really
be taking care of business!
Chess Language: English
Teacher: Jake Garbarino, a Master level player
Grade: 1 - 8
Day/Time: Beginner (Grade 1 – 4): Wednesday: 2:10 – 3:00 & Advanced (Grade 3 - 8): Wednesday: 3:00 –
4:00 both Quarters
Students will learn chess strategies and tactics. We will analyze famous chess games, and students will apply
what they are learning in matches against each other.
Students who know the difference between check, checkmate, and stalemate -- and have already checkmated
an opponent -- should be in the advanced group. Students who need instruction in the difference between
check, checkmate and stalemate should be in the beginner group (age, in chess, is not a very good indicator of
experience, and will not be stressed in these classes). BOTH groups will be taught algebraic notation, the
importance of the board, pattern recognition, and tactics.
Chamber Music String Groups Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Susannah Foster
Grade: 1 +
Day/Time: Mondays, exact times TBD
There is nothing like the fantastic experience of making music with your friends! All string players are invited
to join in the fun. Participants will be divided into small groups according to their age and level. Each group will
receive 12 coaching sessions (30-60 minutes depending on age) per semester with violinist and experienced
chamber music coach Susannah Foster. A final concert at the end of the semester will be augmented with
diverse performance opportunities in and around GISB.
Fee: $300-350 per semester, depending on length of session
For details and more information please contact Annette Klein nettaklein@gmail.com
Circuit Makers 101: Create Your Own Electronics
Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from Circuit Lab www.circuit-lab.com
Grade: 1/2
Day/Time: Thursdays 2:15 – 3:45 Quarter 1
Let’s get creative with electricity! In this junior version of our Hands-On Electronics class, students will gain
experience with electronics by designing custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even
musical instruments. Each session consists of a circuitry lesson and a hands-on electronics project, using
components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors. Circuit Lab staff will make sure participants
create a project that they can be proud of each day. Several class days include a take-home project.
Returning students will be presented with new projects and challenges.
Cultural Dance Language: German
Teacher: Sati Karakutuk, GISB Teacher
Grade: 3/4
Day/Time: Fridays 2:10 – 3:00 Quarter 1
Starting with a traditional Turkish folk dance, students will learn a variety of dances from around the world!
Curious Creatures Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from Curious Creatures
Grade: 1 – 4
Day/Time: Tuesdays 2:10 – 300 Quarter 2
Join us for this interactive weekly LIVE animal visit! One of our trained Curious Creatures staff members
will bring a beautiful collection of animals for the program along with many fascinating, fun facts. For a typical
show, we bring a baby alligator, snakes, frogs, lizards, bugs and a few cute and furry creatures as well.
What types of animals will you see at a Curious Creatures Event??**
- Red or Yellow Foot Tortoise from South America – look for the colored spots!
- Domestic Rabbit – usually a hit with the whole crowd!
- Red-Tail Boa Constrictor – from Columbia – do you want to feel it constrict??
- Corn Snake --they have beautiful patterns.
- American Alligator- from Florida – see how many eyelids they have!
- Dumpy Tree Frogs – from Australia – see how good they can stick to the wall!
- Rose Hair Tarantula– from Chili – find out why they need their poison!
- Chinchilla – from the highlands of Peru – find out about their special fur!
- Bearded Dragon from Australia – they look so thorny, but they are so gentle!!
- Leopard Gecko – find out why their tail is so fat!
- Black Emperor Scorpion – learn why they have claws like a lobster. **this is only an example– the collection will vary.
Dance Jr: Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Rebecca Margolin, Dance teacher
Grade1/2
Day/Time: Mondays 2:10 – 3:00 Quarter 2
In this class students will explore rhythm, creative movement and basic dance terminology. They will also learn
a short choreography and perform for their classmates and parents at the end of the semester.
Expert Architects Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Cathy Dahill from Right Brain Curriculum rightbraincurriculum.com
Grade: 2 – 5
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30, Quarter 1
The sky is the limit in Expert Architects! In this math, writing and presentation class, students each serve as
president of a new architectural firm and are tasked with designing and building the city’s next skyscraper.
Students study a kid-friendly history of skyscrapers and create a blueprint of their own stylized tall building.
They then must weigh other considerations including the environment, traffic and surrounding buildings using
Google Earth to find the perfect location for their project. Our expert architects create a three-dimensional
model of the structure and present their work to invited parents.
Fiber Arts Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from Elliot School of Applied and Fine Arts https://eliotschool.org/
Grade: 1 – 4
Day/Time: Mondays 4:00 – 5:00 Grade 1/2 (Quarter 1) and Grade 3/4 (Quarter 2)
Our fiber arts program teaches students the basics of working with fibers such as wool, cotton, thread, yarn,
felt, and more. Students learn about history, other cultures and creativity before making fiber projects
themselves. Projects may include rugs, potholders, ornaments, or simple keepsakes through weaving, sewing,
tying, or glueing.
Film Making Language: English
Teacher: Teacher from Film Makers Collaborative
Grade: 5 - 8
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30, Quarter 2
In this class, students can bring their creative ideas to fruition in a fun, collaborative and exciting environment.
Students will learn skills in scriptwriting, storyboard sketching, character development, improvisation, and
camera skills. Choosing to use either their own iPhones or the camera equipment that will be provided, the
group will write, shoot, and edit a film in a genre of their choosing. Students will learn to edit their films using
professional edit software like Adobe Premiere. Minimum 8 students.
High School Soccer Team
Language: German
Grade 8 – 12
Day/Time: Fridays 3:00 – 4:30 Fall (outside), 4:00 – 5:30 (Winter in the gym)
Join the GISB Soccer Team!
Inventor Mentor Language: English
Teacher: Terry Murray, The Inventor Mentor www.inventormentor.org
Grade: Grade 1 - 6
Day/Time: Thursdays 2:10 – 3:00, 3:00 – 4:00 & 4:00 – 5:00 both Quarters
In this afterschool workshop Terry, the Inventor Mentor, guides students through the entire invention
process, from the initial stages of brainstorming ideas straight through to prototyping and building their
inventions. In past workshops students have designed boats, fishing rods, robotic spiders, rocket launchers and
even hovercrafts!
Jazz Band Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Susan Calkins, GISB Music Teacher
Grade: 5+
Day/Time: Tuesday 4:00 – 5:30, Full Semester
Jazz and improvisation with a focus on creative expression and collaborative performance. This performing
group, directed by our music teacher, Mrs. Calkins, is open to all middle and upper school instrumentalists
and vocalists interested in playing jazz….Check it out!
Junior Choir Language: German immersion through choral experience
Teacher: Ms. Dunja Pechstein
Grade: grade 1/2 (ages 6/7)
Day/Time: Wednesday 3:00 – 3:45 Full Semester
Junior Choir will be conducted by Dunja Pechstein, a professional voice teacher and music educator, who has
worked at GISB for over 10 years. Everyone in grades 1/2 is welcomed to join Junior Choir, no audition is
required. We will do vocal warm ups, breathing exercises and sing fun songs for about 30 minutes. The
remaining 15 minutes will be used for musical discovery, choral games or just to relax and listen to music. The
Junior Choir will perform at school assemblies and possibly at the Christkindlmarkt. Please contact Dunja
Pechstein with any questions: dpechstein@icloud.com Kinderchor and Junior Choir will perform a “Singspiel”
together on December 2nd
Jr Librarians Language: German
Teacher: Ms. Alexandra Seifried
Grade 3 +
Day/Time: Thursdays 3:00 – 3:45, Quarter 2
Become a junior librarian and explore all the secrets behind managing our German library. You will examine
closely all the books/media our library has to offer and how to shelve books. At the same time, you will be
training in our professional library software and learn how to catalog new arriving media.
Kids Newsroom Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Cathy Dahill from Right Brain Curriculum www.rightbraincurriculum.com
Grade: 2 – 5
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30 Quarter 2
Extra! Extra! Read all about it… In the Kids' Newsroom, our students learn the craft of journalism. Our
classroom transforms into a working newsroom, complete with editorial staff, reporters, columnists and
headline writers. Each student plays multiple roles and works together to create an e-newspaper, as well as a
hard copy, with real stories about their local school and community. These reporters learn techniques for
crafting news stories, writing persuasive editorial essays and interviewing news-makers. Students edit each
other’s work, take photographs and publish their newspaper. Have an idea for a news story? Call our
Newsroom Hotline today!
Kinderchor Language: German immersion through choral experience
Teacher: Ms. Dunja Pechtstein Grade: Ages 7 - 11 (or by invite)
Day/Time: Thursday 3:00 – 3:45, Full Semester
Kinderchor Boston was founded in March of 2014 by Dunja Pechstein, a professional voice teacher and singer.
Kinderchor provides a unique opportunity for young children ages 7 - 11 to enhance their German through
choral music. Vocal warm-ups, breathing exercises as well as the repertoire of songs are especially focused on
developing the children's voice. We will be learning to sing in solfege, and will introduce basic music theory.
All rehearsals are conducted in German. Children will receive a music folder for song sheets and theory pages.
Please contact Dunja Pechstein with any questions (dpechstein@icloud.com). Kinderchor and Junior Choir will
perform a “Singspiel” together on December 2nd
LEGO Engineering: Superheroes Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from www.play-well.org
Grade: Grade 1 & 2
Day/Time: Mondays 2:15 – 3:45 Quarter 1
Save the world with LEGO® Super Heroes! Build the hideouts and vehicles of your favorite caped crusaders
and learn what makes them not only Super Heroes, but Super Hero Engineers! An experienced Play-
Well instructor guides young heroes as they design, build, and save a city where ingenuity and imagination can
solve any conflict.
Let’s Build It Robotics Language: English
Teacher: After School Enrichment Solutions (AES)
Grade: 2 - 5 Day/Time: Mondays 3:00 – 4:00, Quarter 2
Enter the fascinating world of robotics! In this exciting STEAM program, students will design, build and test
their very own robots under the guidance of an experienced AES instructor. Projects include remote control
cars, claws, cranes, crawlers and battle bots. Educational components include gear ratios, mechanical design,
electronics and robotics engineering. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun, build and
learn. Each student will receive an award on the last day of the session and have the opportunity to
earn Energy Belts to demonstrate their learned skills!
Middle School Dance Team Language: German
Teacher: Ms. Silvia Hug-Moesinger, GISB Teacher
Grade: 5 - 8
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:00 Full Semester
The students will learn choreographies that lead to school performances. The class is structured into a warm-
up with isolation exercises and stretching, jumping exercises, practicing different turns, small abdominal and
back workouts and a routine at the end. The group will perform at the Christkindlmarkt.
Middle School Basketball Team Language: English
Teacher: Mr. Larry Parnell, GISB parent
Grade: 5 – 8*
*4th and 9th graders also welcome if interested
Day/Time: Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:30 Full Semester
This program will introduce basic basketball skills like dribbling and shooting, but defense will also be
emphasized. There will be plenty of opportunities to showcase talent in scrimmages, either 3-on-3 or 5-on-5.
We will throw in some shooting contests and other fun activities as well. Conditioning will also be an
important part of our sessions. Join us for what is certain to be a fun and energetic time in the gym!
Middle School Soccer Team
Grade: 5 – 7 and students in grade 4 by invite
Day/Time: Thursdays 3:00 – 4:00 start date TBA
Come join the GISB Middle School Soccer Team! All students grade 5 – 7 are welcome!
Middle School Ultimate Frisbee Team *High school Players are also welcome in the practice!
Language: English Coach: Ms. Nora Sullivan, Ultimate Frisbee Player and Coach
Day/Time: Mondays 3:00 – 5:00 Full Semester (Fall- outside, Winter- in the gym)
Who gets more air than a basketball player, more floor than a rugby player and pulls at every tournament? That’s an Ultimate Player
Ultimate is an exciting, non-contact team sport, played by thousands all over the world in Open, Mixed and Women’s
teams. If you’re looking for fun in a Mixed Middle School team, improve your throwing skills or if you want play
tournaments - sign up for Ultimate Frisbee!
Minecraft Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from Empow studios http://empow.me/
Grade: 3 – 5
Day/ Time: Fridays 3:00 – 4:00 Quarter 1
Grab a pickaxe and join your fellow Minecraftians for a class in design challenges. Our instructors teach the
fundamentals of electrical engineering using Redstone, a special kind of element that mimics electricity almost
perfectly. As they master their Redstone skills, we teach key concepts in programming, architecture, and pixel
art, all while using teamwork and social skills. It’s the perfect blend of fun, learning, and creativity. All students
must play in “Creative Mode,” and must follow our rules of respect. Internet access is required.
Model United Nations Language: German & English Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Jana Groh, GISB Teacher
Grade: 9 – 12
Day/Time: Mondays at 3:15
By invite/application only. Please contact Ms. Jana Groh for more information
Multisport Language: English
Teacher: coach from Knucklebones www.knucklebones.us
Grade: 1 - 6
Day/Time: Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:00 Quarter 1 (grade 1 - 4) and Quarter 2 (grade 3 – 6)
This class is not your average sports class! Knucklebones Multi-Sport focuses on Strategy, fiteness and fun,
allowing everyone to get involved and have a good time. Bringing all our own unique equipment, we’ll focus on
skills and touch upon game play for a variety of sports. Throughout the session we’ll play floor hockey, soccer,
basketball, baseball and much more. Everyone will be challenged, learn new skills and have a blast! Proper
clothing and sneakers are required.
“NASA Space Academy” from Mad Science Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from Mad Science https://northboston.madscience.org/
Grade: 2 - 4
Day/Time: Tuesdays 2:10 – 3:00 Quarter 1(9/11 – 11/13)
Explore the Earth, Moon, Mars... and beyond! Mad Science brings you the excitement and wonder of space in
the Academy of Future Space Explorers After-School Program, featuring exciting student activities from the
NASA Langley Center for Distance Learning. With unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and fun
educational take-homes, this is one experience that is truly out of this world!
Obstacle Course Language: English
Teacher: Spartan Jr Coaches from Velocity Martial Arts & Fitness www.myvelocityfitness.com/spartan
Grade: 1 – 4* will be open to Middle School/Upper School if there is interest
Day/Time: Mondays 3:00 – 4:00 Quarter 2 @ Mass Motion – students will be walked over and back by a
Coach
Obstacle course racing or OCR is one of the fastest growing sports of recent year. Students will train in all
types of fitness including strength, endurance, and flexibility through fun activities, games, races, and obstacles
providing them with the tools they’ll need to become an OCR competitor or to just have fun while enhancing
their athletic abilities. Students will learn focus, coordination, timing, and teamwork through the classroom
challenges, activities, and games. This class will be held over a Mass Motion Dance Studio (next to Jump on In,
5 minutes from school) students will be walked over and back by a Coach.
Photo Club Language: German
Teacher: Mr. Ludger Jägersküpper, GISB Teacher
Grade: 8 – 12
Day/Time: Tuesdays 4:10 – 5:40
In our new photo-club we discover how to use modern dslr-cameras and digital picture-editing. We will learn
about shutter-speed, aperture, the use of different lenses, picture compositing and many more aspects of
advanced photography. The class is led by Ludger Jaegerskuepper and assisted by Leonard Fiedler (class 11).
Class fee will depend on enrollment number.
Puddlestompers: Nature Exploration Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from PUDDLESTOMPERS: Nature Exploration www.puddlestompers.com
Grade: Grade 1/2
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:00 both Quarters
Come explore nature after school! Learn how plants grow and look for rainbows after spring showers. Search
for signs of animals and their food sources. Investigate birds building their new nests. Discover worms and other
exciting life in the soil. We will use hands-on exploration activities, active movement and play, crafts, and stories
to investigate the natural world around us. We will be outside and moving as we explore. Come discover the
wonders of new life in the spring with us! Each week, children will bring home a small project and a handout
that includes factual information, additional exploration activities, and suggested books and websites
SAMPLE TOPICS: Worms, Seed Growth, Metamorphosis, Life Under a Log, Spiders, Dandelions, Amphibians,
Soil & Dirt, Animal Homes
ROBOTICS with LEGO MINDSTORMS Language: German
Teacher: Mr. Matthias Müller
Grade: 5 – 10
Day/Time: Fridays 3:15 – 4:45 both Quarters
Robots take on more and more tasks in industry and the service sector. The development of "intelligent"
machines is progressing so that robots will soon support people where we would not think today. In this
course, we will look at the basics of programming robots using LEGO Mindstorms. With start with simple
examples and short programming tasks. Finally, you will be able to build, control and program Mindstorms
robots. There will be a small contest at the end of the 1st semester in which the self-built robots compete
against each other.
ROBOTIK mit LEGO MINDSTORMS: Roboter übernehmen in der Industrie und im Dienstleistungssektor
immer mehr Aufgaben. Die Entwicklung von "intelligenten" Maschinen schreitet voran, sodass Roboter bald
den Menschen unterstützen, wo wir es heute noch nicht denken würden. In dem Angebot werden die
Grundlagen zur Programmierung von Robotern anhand von LEGO Mindstorms vermittelt. Mit einfachen
Beispielen und kurzen Programmieraufgaben wird man in die Lage versetzt, Roboter zu bauen, zu steuern und
zu programmieren. Zum Abschluss wird es einen kleinen Wettbewerb geben, indem die selbst gebauten
Roboter gegeneinander antreten.
Matthias Müller is a math teacher who has been working for some years with students using Lego Mindstorms
and the MIT App Inventor. He offered different kind of course in the after school programs of five schools in
Jena (Thüringen). As an important part of his work, he is employed at the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena
and is involved in educational research projects connected to the ICT use in math classrooms.
Rock Climbing
Language: English
Teacher: Central Rock Gym Watertown
Grade: 4 – 8 (Grade 3/ Upper School students if space available)
Day/Time: Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:00 Quarter 2
Located just outside of Boston, Central Rock Gym Watertown has over 28,000 square feet of climbing, with
walls reaching as high as 50 feet. CRG Watertown is one of the most advanced gyms in New England featuring
the biggest lead structure on the East Coast. We have partnered with Central Rock Gym in Watertown for our Rock Climbing After School Program, which includes transportation from GISB to Central Rock Gym in
Watertown, and back. Beginner? Advanced? Does not matter in this class, because we are going to get into
multiple levels of climbing instruction and education. The students enjoy 1.5 hours of climbing each session.
Song Writing Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Susan Calkins, GISB Music Teacher
Grade: 5 – 10
Day/Time: Thursdays 3:00 – 4:00 both Quarters
Write Your Own Song! Create an original song in Noteflight, a cloud-based software. Students will develop
skills in music composition and literacy while creating an original song which will be saved as an audio file and
printed sheet music.
“Science Everywhere” from Mad Science Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from Mad Science https://northboston.madscience.org/
Grade: 1/2
Day/Time: Thursdays 2:10 – 3:00 Quarter 2
There will be exciting hands-on activities, spectacular demonstrations, inquiry-based discussions, and amazing
projects to make and take home. We’ll explore the world’s most abundant animal - BUGS; investigate the
powerful processes that shape the Earth and form rocks, minerals and gems; try out different types of simple
machines - levers, incline planes, wheels, and pulleys; and discover how hurricanes, tornadoes and
thunderstorms develop and how powerful they can be! We’ll also learn first hand how advances in science
and technology are behind our favorite movie special effects and much more!
Sewing Class with Hipstitch Language: English
Teacher: Sam, Instructor from Hipstitch Sewing www.hipstitchers.com
Grade: 3 – 8
Day/Time: Fridays 3:00 – 4:30 Quarter 2
Children and teens learn the basics of sewing through making fabulous projects in our creative and fun class!
Each week they can build on their repertoire of skills by creating a range of things such as pillows, skirts, tops,
scarves, stuffed animals, bags, and much more.
No experience is necessary, as our knowledgeable staff can teach the basics (hand sewing, threading a
machine, basic machine stitches, seam finishes, etc.) and more involved sewing skills, such as zippers, buttons,
gathering, pattern reading, taking measurements, etc. There is no limit to what you can achieve!
Soccer Shots!
Language: English
Teacher: Soccer Shots www.soccershots.org
Grade: Grade 1 - 6
Day/Time: Fridays 2:10 – 3:00 Grade 1/2 Quarter 1
Fridays 3:00 – 4:00 Grade 3 – 6 Quarter 1
Fridays 3:00 – 4:00 Grade 2 – 5 Quarter 2
Soccer Shots Premier focuses on individual skill, fitness and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for
children to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Students will receive a Soccer Shots T-shirt
as part of the program.
Taekwondo
Language: English
Teacher: Ms. Amy Maillet from CW Taekwondo www.cwtkd.com/press/about/instructors/
Grade: Grade 1 - 6
Day/Time: Grade 1/2 and Beginners: Wednesdays 2:15 – 3:00 both Quarters
Grades 3 - 6 (& invited advanced Grade 2 students): Wednesdays 3:00 – 3:45 both Quarters
The Afterschool Taekwondo program is fun yet challenging, and provides a comprehensive form of physical
education that will build strength, self-confidence, and coordination. The program will also provide a
framework of goal setting and achievement that teaches the virtues of respect, discipline, and the value of hard
work! Uniforms can be ordered and purchased ($25) directly by Amy if desired.
Vegetable Circus
Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from Vegetable Circus vegetablecircus.com/shows-programs/school-enrichment/
Grade: 1 – 4
Day/Time: Fridays 2:10 – 3:00 Quarter 1 and 2, 3:00 – 4:00 Quarter 2
Vegetable Circus Enrichment Programs empower children with life skills, promoting Healthy Eating, Healthy
Movement, and Healthy Relaxation. Vegetable Circus combines experienced and informed teachers who are
inspired by what they do with fun, age appropriate curriculum to provide direct, concrete experiences of
healthy living in Enrichment Programs that benefit the whole child.
In a typical Vegetable Circus Enrichment class, children share fresh fruit and vegetables while discussing and
learning about their nutritional benefits. Vegetable stretches help warm kids up for using their bodies to
develop circus skills and play fun games that build teamwork, coordination, patience, attention, and motor
control. Throughout the session, children exercise their creativity and develop self-confidence, creating end-
of-session performances and artwork to share with their peers and families.
Woodworking Language: English
Teacher: Instructor from Elliot School of Applied and Fine Arts https://eliotschool.org/
Grade: 4 – 6
Day/Time: Mondays 3:00 – 4:00 Quarter 2
Our woodworking program teaches basic woodworking skills using simple hand tools. By making objects out of wood, students learn to measure, sand, saw, hammer, join, glue, work with texture, and more. They learn
to use woodworking tools and terminology, and to follow safety rules. Students apply basic math concepts and
deepen their problem-solving skills. They learn by experience that incremental steps followed in a particular
sequence, result in projects in which they can take pride. Projects may include making a marble maze, treasure
chest, or thumb piano, among others.
Wool & String Language: German
Teacher: Ms. Uta Fuchs, GISB Teacher
Grade: 2- 4
Day/Time: Wednesday 2:10 – 3:00, both Quarters
This class is for any child who enjoys working with their hands. Needlework helps with concentration and fine
motor skills. Traditional crafts such as this have been enjoyed by people of all ages for thousands of years.
Offered will be knitting and crocheting, from beginners to more complicated pieces. We learn how to cast on,
knit and purl and to cast off; possibly also simple patterns and increasing stitches. Own ideas and suggestions
are welcome. Materials for the basic projects will be provided. Students will get to take their projects home to
work on, but must remember to return with them the following week. Limit: 10 students per class. Boys
welcome!
Wool and String: Middle School Knitting and Crocheting Language: German
Teacher: Ms. Uta Fuchs, GISB Teacher
Grade: 5 +
Day/Time: Fridays 3:00 – 4:00 both Quarters
Starting at grade 5 open to all interested in knitting or crocheting. Beginners and advanced knitters are
welcome. Knit a sweater with an intricate pattern or crochet a beautiful scarf, with simple techniques you can
achieve eye-catching results. A little patience and fun working with your hands is all you need.
Yoga Language: German
Teacher: Ms. Beate Frances
Grade: Grade 1 - 4
Day/Time: Tuesday 2:10 – 3:00 Grade 1/2 both Quarters
Tuesday 3:00 – 4:00 Grade 3 – 6 both Quarters
This Yoga class playfully introduces young children to concepts of yoga and mindfulness through movement,
music, yoga poses, games and stories. Students should wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel or blanket, yoga mats will be provided. Limit: 9 students per class.
Zumba Pilates “Zupi” Language: German
Teacher: Ms. Silvia Hug-Moesinger, GISB Sport Teacher
Grade: 9 – 12 and staff/parents
Day/Time: Thursdays 3:00 – 4:00 both Quarters
This class consists of 25 minutes Zumba fitness and 25 minutes classic mat and standing Pilates exercises to strengthen and lengthen all major muscle groups as well as back and abdominal muscles.
The following music instrument and voice lessons are offered at the GISB. The instructors offer private and/or
group lessons. Music Instruments can be rented from music stores etc.
Please fill out a registration form and send it directly to the Music Teacher.
Piano Lessons with Ms. Solmaz Kafi on Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays 2:15 - 6:00. Age 5+
Lessons with Ms. Nicole Ferretti on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 2:15 - 6:00.. Age 5+
contact: Ms. Solmaz Kafi
Recorder (Blockflöte)
Lessons on Tuesdays 3:00 - 6:00. Age 5+
contact: Ms. Jennifer Smith
Voice lessons Lessons on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 2:15 - 6:00. Age 9+ (or by inquiry)
contact: Ms. Nicole Ferretti
Cello Lessons on Mondays
contact: Mr. Jeremiah Barcus for registration
Violin Lessons on Mondays
contact: Ms. Anja von Vacano for registration
For children who enroll ONLY in music lessons, there will be an additional fee charged to cover fixed school
cost.
After School Program
Musical Instrument & Voice Lessons