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