Outside School Activities

Winter & Spring 2023 OSA Registration

The PTO is pleased to present the following classes as part of our Winter and Spring outside school enrichment programs, taught by our talented Spring Hill teachers or outside vendors.

Registration begins Friday, January 13th and closes on January 20th  at 10pm. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY REGISTRATION WINDOW FOR BOTH THE WINTER AND SPRING SESSIONS. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. Winter Session begins January 30th. Spring Session begins March 27th.

There will be only ONE registration period for BOTH sessions. This means you may register and submit payment in January for a program that may begin late January (Winter session) OR not begin until March (Spring session). We ask you to please carefully read and review dates and timelines for each class, which will include a code for their corresponding session:

  • W – Winter (Jan. 30 – March 24)
  • S – Spring (March 27 – May 26)
  • W, S – Winter and Spring (requires separate registration for each session)

At the close of registration on January 20th at 10pm, a lottery will occur for any class where the number of registered students exceeds the capacity. All student names will be pooled and then randomly selected until class capacity is reached. Students who are not picked through the lottery will be sequentially added to a waitlist for the class. Refunds will be issued for students not selected via the lottery.

The lottery process will ONLY be utilized for classes where the number of registrations exceeds capacity. Confirmation of all class registrations will be sent via email by Friday, January 27th.

Don’t wait, register early!  Class size is limited. Please read the OSA Policies below prior to registration.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Registration is open to all students, with priority given to active PTO members (2022-23 dues paid). Families can join the PTO by paying $20 annual dues, which applies to all programs for the year. Non-PTO members must pay a $15 fee per class. CLICK HERE to join the PTO today!

For more information on OSA and class details, download the Winter/Spring 2023 OSA Class List and Schedule.

Soccer (W, S)

  • Class Description: Come and play soccer before school. This is for all ability levels. Please wear PE attire/sneakers.
  • Day/Time: Mondays from 7:45 – 8:30 am
  • Location: Gym
  • Open to Grades 3rd – 6th
  • Capacity: 20
  • SHES Teacher: Chris Van Ormer
  • Winter Session (W): January 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20 (7 sessions) – $140 PTO Members / $155 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): March 27; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 (8 sessions) – $160 PTO Members / $175 Non-members

Basketball – 5th-6th (W, S)

  • Class Description: Come and play basketball before school. This is for all ability levels. Please wear PE attire/sneakers.
  • Day/Time: Fridays from 7:45 – 8:30 am
  • Location: Gym
  • Open to Grades 5th – 6th
  • Capacity: 20
  • SHES Teacher: Chris Van Ormer
  • Winter Session (W): February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 10, 17, 24 (7 sessions) – $140 PTO Members / $155 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): March 31; April 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26 (6 sessions) – $120 PTO Members / $135 Non-members

Basketball – 3rd-4th (W, S)

  • Class Description: Come and play basketball before school. This is for all ability levels. Please wear PE attire/sneakers.
  • Day/Time: Thursdays from 7:45 – 8:30 am
  • Location: Gym
  • Open to Grades 3rd – 4th
  • Capacity: 20
  • SHES Teacher: Chris Van Ormer
  • Winter Session (W): February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23 (8 sessions) – $160 PTO Members / $175 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): March 30; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11 ,18, 25 (8 sessions) – $160 PTO Members / $175 Non-members

Engineering Design Club (W, S)

  • Class Description: This club is designed to allow students the opportunity to explore scientific topics through technology and hands-on experience. Students will navigate the engineering design process through STEAM challenges and coding.
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 125
  • Open to Grades 2nd – 3rd
  • Capacity: 18
  • SHES Teachers:  Christie Takacs & Sarah Martinez
  • Winter Session (W): January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21 (8 sessions) – $180 PTO Members / $195 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): CANCELLED due to low enrollment

Fun with Fiction Book Club (W, S)

  • Class Description: Do you love to get lost in a good book? Would you like to talk about fun fiction books and do some cool activities related to books with other students who LOVE to read?  Then this is the club for you!
  • Day/Time: Wednesdays OR Thursdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 107
  • Open to Grades 1st – 2nd
  • Capacity: 12
  • SHES Teacher: Amy DeOrnellas
  • Winter Session (W) – Wednesdays: February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22 (8 sessions) – $175 PTO Members / $190 Non-members
  • Winter Session (W) – Thursdays: February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23 (8 sessions) – $175 PTO Members / $190 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S) – Wednesdays: March 29; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 (8 sessions) – $175 PTO Members / $190 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S) – Thursdays: March 30; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11 ,18, 25 (8 sessions) – $175 PTO Members / $190 Non-members

Sprouting Artists (W, S)

  • Class Description: Students will learn about different artists, art and techniques to create their own artistic masterpieces.
  • Day/Time: Mondays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Art Room
  • Open to Grades K
  • Capacity: 10
  • SHES Teachers: Illy Perotti& Emily Scannell
  • Winter Session (W): January 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20 (7 sessions) – $150 PTO Members / $165 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): March 27; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 (8 sessions) – $170 PTO Members / $185 Non-members

Art Enrichment (W, S)

  • Class Description: We will focus on one artist each week and learn their biography, their works, and create works in that medium.
  • Day/Time: Tuesday from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Art Room
  • Open to Grades 1st – 2nd
  • Capacity: 16
  • SHES Teachers: Illy Perotti& Emily Scannell
  • Winter Session (W): January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21 (8 sessions) – $170 PTO Members / $185 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): CANCELLED due to low enrollment

Art Club (W, S)

  • Class Description: Creative minds want to know!
  • Day/Time: Thursdays from 3:45-4:45pm
  • Location: Art Room
  • Open to Grades 3rd – 6th
  • Capacity: 20
  • SHES Teacher: Nazanin Farchtchi
  • Winter Session (W): February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23 (8 sessions) – $175 PTO Members / $190 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): March 30; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11 ,18, 25 (8 sessions) – $175 PTO Members / $190 Non-members

Chess Club (W, S)

  • Class Description: Chess Club offers something for players of all skill levels. No experience is necessary. Students learn strategies to learn how to plan ahead, to value their material and to distinguish good ideas from bad ones. They learn to see things from more than one point of view.
  • Day/Time: Fridays from 3:45 – 5:30 pm
  • Location: Cafeteria
  • Open to Grades 2nd – 6th
  • Teacher: US Chess Center
  • Combined* Winter/Spring Session (W/S): February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 10, 17, 24, 31; April 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 (14 sessions) – $165 PTO Members / $180 Non-members
  • *ONLY Chess Center will require a single registration for the combined Winter/Spring Session.

STEM Club (W, S)

  • Class Description: Join our talented McLean High School STEM enthusiasts as they engage students in weekly lessons and hands-on projects across science, technology, engineering, and math subjects.
  • Day/Time: Thursdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 207
  • Open to Grades 3rd – 6th
  • Capacity: 24
  • Teacher: McLean High School Science National Honor Society Student Volunteers
  • Winter Session (W): February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23 (8 sessions) – $160 PTO Members / $175 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): March 30; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11 ,18, 25 (8 sessions) – $160 PTO Members / $175 Non-members

Build Your Own Circuits (W)

  • Class Description: Children are fascinated by lights and sounds but know little about the circuits and electronics behind them. We make it easy for children to learn with practical hands-on activities and experiments that introduce them to the field of engineering.
  • Day/Time: Mondays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 104
  • Open to Grades: 1st – 6th
  • Capacity: 20
  • Teacher: Stemtree
  • Winter Session (W): January 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20 (7 sessions) – $190 PTO Members / $205 Non-members

Debate Club (W)

  • Class Description: Students practice their debating skills in a supportive environment, including developing arguments, issuing rebuttals, providing examples, rebuilding their case and summarizing points of view. They learn to think on their feet and enhance their public-speaking skills, gaining self-confidence in the process.
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 207
  • Open to Grades: 3rd – 5th
  • Capacity: 18
  • Teacher: Spark Business Academy
  • Winter Session (W): January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21 (8 sessions) – $200 PTO Members / $215 Non-members

Engineering Planes (W)

  • Class Description: In this workshop, students will be building an airplane and figuring out how to make it fly! As an aerial entrepreneur, it’s up to your child to make sure their business takes off! 
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 104
  • Open to Grades: 3rd – 6th
  • Capacity: 20
  • Teacher: RoboThink
  • Winter Session (W): January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21 (8 sessions) – $196 PTO Members / $211 Non-members

Engineering Tanks (S)

  • Class Description: Students can learn all about tanks – their many uses, origins, and applications. They’ll make their own brand and then design and build them.
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 104
  • Open to Grades: 3rd – 6th
  • Capacity: 20
  • Teacher: RoboThink
  • Spring Session (S): March 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 (8 sessions) – $196 PTO Members / $211 Non-members

Coding with Fun (S)

  • Class Description: sing Scratch programming, students will develop the skills to combine multimedia elements to create and share their own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art. We teach students how to create and develop computer programs (games, stories, etc.) instead of playing them. 
  • Day/Time: Fridays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 104
  • Open to Grades: 1st – 6th
  • Capacity: 20
  • Teacher: Stemtree
  • Spring Session (S): March 31; April 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26 (6 sessions) – $170 PTO Members / $185 Non-members

Robo-fun (W, S)

  • Class Description: Robo-fun uses robots to inspire students to learn engineering, apply basic science, model construction, computer programming, and explore STEM concepts. Hands -on activities will reinforce key concepts and improve problem-solving skills while having fun.
  • Day/Time: Fridays (Winter) or Mondays (Spring) from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 104
  • Open to Grades: 1st – 6th
  • Capacity: 20
  • Teacher: Stemtree
  • Winter Session (W): February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 10, 17, 24 (7 sessions) – $190 PTO Members / 205 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): March 27; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 (8 sessions) – $210 PTO Members / $225 Non-members

Mudskippers Pottery (W, S)

  • Class Description: Come get your hands dirty as we explore the world of pottery with stoneware clay, fired bisqueware and modeling clay. Come on and see how much fun it is to get muddy!
  • Day/Time: Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Art Room
  • Open to Grades: K – 6th
  • Capacity: 20
  • Teacher: Mudskipper Pottery
  • Winter Session (W) – Wednesdays: February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22 (8 sessions) – $190 PTO Members / $205 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S) – Wednesdays: March 29; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 (8 sessions) – $190 PTO Members / $205 Non-members

Spring Hill Running Club (S)

  • Class Description: Come join the fun and run (or walk)! Build your strength and stamina while learning proper techniques for running. Hope to see you there in your finest workout gear!
  • Day/Time: Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Small Pod
  • Open to Grades: 4th – 5th
  • Capacity: 30
  • SHES Teachers: Christie Takacs, Sarah Martinez, Paige White
  • Spring Session (S) – Wednesdays: March 29; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 (8 sessions) – $160 PTO Members / $175 Non-members

My First Piggy Bank (W)

  • Class Description: This program provides a solid foundation on financial literacy for kids in a fun setting. Games and hands-on activities help students internalize key concepts like money, budgeting and saving in an engaging and supportive environment.
  • Day/Time: Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 104
  • Open to Grades: K – 2nd
  • Capacity: 25
  • Teacher: SPARK Business Academy
  • Winter Session (W) – Wednesdays: February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22 (8 sessions) – $190 PTO Members / $205 Non-members

My First Lemonade Stand (S)

  • Class Description: Students become “lemonade entrepreneurs” and learn how to make yummy lemonade and earn money selling it! Design marketing flyers, estimate profits and experiment with recipes for success!
  • Day/Time: Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 104
  • Open to Grades: K – 2nd
  • Capacity: 25
  • Teacher: SPARK Business Academy
  • Spring Session (S) – Wednesdays: March 29; April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 (8 sessions) – $160 PTO Members / $175 Non-members

The Green/Orange Wand Magic Class (W, S)

  • Class Description: The Green and Orange Wand Magic Classes will teach your kids how to read minds, restore broken items, make money appear, predict the future and more! Over $80 worth of materials included. New content in each session.
  • Day/Time: Mondays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 106
  • Open to Grades: 2nd – 6th
  • Capacity: 22
  • Teacher: Ultimate Mag
  • Winter Session (W): January 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20 (7 sessions) – $240 PTO Members / $255 Non-members
  • Spring Session (S): March 27; April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 (8 sessions) – $260 PTO Members / $275 Non-members

Amusement Park (W)

  • Class Description: Throughout the program, you’ll be creating your own amusement park, from the name of the park, the price of admission, the design of the rollercoasters, and even the layout of the park itself! Students learn about gear ratios, potential/kinetic energy, centrifugal force and more.
  • Day/Time: Thursdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 104
  • Open to Grades 1st – 6th
  • Capacity: 24
  • Teacher: RoboThink
  • Winter Session (W): February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23 (8 sessions) – $196 PTO Members / $211 Non-members

Safari Zone (S)

  • Class Description: You’ve always loved animals; now show a bunch of animals some love with your very own robotic zoo! Along with building and managing the animals, you’ll also need to handle the crowds of people that are lining up to see them.
  • Day/Time: Thursdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 104
  • Open to Grades 1st – 6th
  • Capacity: 24
  • Teacher: RoboThink
  • Spring Session (S): March 30; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11 ,18, 25 (8 sessions) – $196 PTO Members / $211 Non-members

RunFit Kidz (S)

  • Class Description: Build an increased knowledge of running and enhanced love for being active. Train for a 5k with our coaches to learn about proper running mechanics and form, nutrition/hydration, pacing and goal setting. Program concludes with a 5k run on May 21st! Program starts one week earlier than other Spring classes.
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 am (NOTE: earlier start time)
  • Location: Gym/Field
  • Open to Grades 2nd – 6th
  • Capacity: 30
  • Teachers:  RunFit Kidz/Coach Kareen
  • Spring Session (S): CANCELLED due to low enrollment

Storytellers (S)

  • Class Description: Students enhance their writing skills and learn to work as a team in a creative setting. They’ll develop original story ideas, complete individual writing assignments, and provide feedback and advice to their peers, promoting social and emotional learning.
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
  • Location: Room 207
  • Open to Grades: 3rd – 5th
  • Capacity: 20
  • Teacher: SPARK Business Academy
  • Spring Session (S): March 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 (8 sessions) – $200 PTO Members / $215 Non-members

OSA Policies

Class Times, Dates, and Locations

1. OSA Winter session starts January 30th and ends March 24th; Spring sessions starts March 27th and ends May 25th, unless otherwise noted. View the class description for a complete list of dates.

2. Classes will be held 7:45-8:30am before school and 3:45–4:45 pm after school (Chess Club runs until 5:30pm).

3. There are no activities on days that school is closed or afternoon classes when there is early dismissal.

4. All aspects of class offerings (locations, fees, dates, times, grade requirements, maximum/minimum enrollment and/or instructors) are subject to change.

Registration and Payment

1. Registration is open to all students, with priority given to active PTO members (2022-23 dues paid). Families can join the PTO by paying $20 annual dues, which applies to all programs for the year. Non-PTO members must pay a $15 fee per class. Please visit www.springhillpto.org/join-the-pto to become a member of the PTO. 

2. OSA registration is online only at the PTO website http://www.springhillpto.org .

3. If your child does not meet the grade requirements listed for a class, you may NOT register for that class. Please be respectful of the teacher’s request on grade level.

4. Children are not permitted to attend class without advance registration and payment. Any unregistered child who arrives for a class will be sent to the school office to wait for their parents.

Lottery and Waitlist

Please note that submitting your registration and payment does not guarantee participation. At the close of registration on January 20th at 10pm, a lottery will occur for any class where the number of registered students exceeds the capacity. All student names will be pooled and then randomly selected until class capacity is reached. Students who are not picked through the lottery will be sequentially added to a waitlist for the class. Refunds will be issued for students not selected via the lottery.

The lottery process will ONLY be utilized for classes where the number of registrations exceeds capacity. Confirmation of all class registrations will be sent by Friday, January 27th.

Withdrawals, Changes and Refunds

1. Please consider class choices carefully as refunds will NOT be given beyond the registration period.

2. Requests to withdraw or change received prior to the close of the registration period (January 20th at 10pm) will be refunded, minus a processing fee of $10. Please email the OSA coordinator to cancel or modify a registration (springhillptoosa@gmail.com).

3. Requests to withdraw received after the close of registration will not be refunded.

Class Cancellation

1. In the event that a class is cancelled for a particular day, we will do our best to offer a make-up class, however, a make-up class is not guaranteed.

2. In the event that your child misses class on a day that the class is held, no make-up class will be offered.

3. No refunds will be given for missed or cancelled classes.

Pick Up/Late Pick Up/Behavior

1. Children will go directly to the OSA class location once released through the school dismissal process. Younger students will be assisted by teachers and school staff to ensure a smooth transition. Please be sure your child knows which day(s) they are participating in OSAs.

2. Children MUST be picked up at the main entrance of school (Door #1) after each class by their parents or other designated adult, unless the class instructors have communicated an alternate pickup location (i.e. exterior gym entrance). Any students participating in SACC should return to the SACC room at the end of the OSA class to be picked up per their usual time and process from SACC.

3. Teachers will receive a full roster of classes and participating students. However, parents must update their dismissal plans using the schools PickUp Patrol system. This system will let their teacher know that they will be following a different dismissal procedure on that day and participating in an OSA program.

4. Parents must park in a legal parking spot while picking up their child(ren) and may not park or stand in the bus circle.

5. Parents are responsible for ensuring their children are picked up on time from OSA each day. If a parent or authorized adult arrives more than 10 minutes late to pick up a student, the OSA instructor will send a note to Spring Hill PTO OSA Lead to notify him or her of the late pick up. The Spring Hill PTO OSA Lead will reach out to the parent to remind them of the policy and alert them that they will have to pay the $25 late pick-up fee at the next class directly to the teacher. If that parent or authorized adult has two late pick-ups, the child will be removed from that OSA and may be denied from participating in future OSAs.

6. Children may be removed from participating in their class(es) and future participation may be denied if they exhibit persistent behavior problems before, during or after their classes.

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