August 15, 2023
Extended Day Activities Registration is OPEN! Activities start August 21. Registration will take place entirely online through ALMA. As always, slots for each activity are limited. You will be asked to rank the choices for your child. Please be sure to read the details of each activity below to make sure you child is eligible for the activity before signing them up. Questions? Contact Kimberli Wilson at kwilson@cityacademystl.org.
To register for Extended Day Activities, please follow these steps:
- Login to ALMA at cityacademyschool.getalma.com.
- Find your student’s name and locate the tab ALMA Start Forms and Task.
- Click ALMA Start Forms and Task which will take you to your ALMA Start account. On the left-hand side, click the student’s name and then Begin New Process.
- Find the school year 2023-2024 and select the student’s current grade. The form Q1 Extended Day Activities form will populate and you will click SELECT.
- Once the form is complete, don’t forget to SUBMIT!
Activity Offerings
Baking Class
Learn basic baking techniques while making breads, cookies, muffins, scones and cakes from scratch.
Instructor(s): Mrs. Bugnitz
Meeting day/time: Monday, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade Level(s): 5th and 6th
Maximum # of students:10
Space/Room: Art Room
Art Class
Art experiences include painting, working with clay, and pastels.
Instructor(s): Mrs. Bugnitz
Meeting day/time: Tuesday, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade Level(s): 1st & 2nd
Maximum # of students:10
Space/Room: Art Room
Schoolyard Games
In this program, kids will be introduced to all types of playground/backyard games like: Mat ball, Pickleball, Sharks-and-Minnows, Freeze Tag, Boulder Roll, and MANY MORE! It is recess meets PE meets the park meets neighborhood games. Tie those shoes tight because we’ll be moving and shaking every Tuesday!
Instructor(s): Dr. Hollenkamp
Meeting day/time: Tuesday, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade Level(s): K-6th
Maximum # of students: 20
Space/Room: Will rotate between Field, Big Gym, Little Gym, and ECC space
Homework Club
In this structured environment, students will work quietly on homework across all subjects. While this is not a mandatory study hall, if your child is having trouble completing homework, this may be a great opportunity to focus on meeting deadlines and asking for assistance as needed.
Instructor(s): Mrs. Fennoy
Meeting day/time: Monday & Wednesday, 3:45-5:45 p.m.
Grade Level(s): 4th-6th
Maximum # of students:15
Space/Room: Mrs. Fennoy’s classroom
Just Fresh Thursday (Juicing)
Instructor(s): Joshua Reed
Meeting day/time: Thursday, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade Level(s): 3rd-5th
Maximum # of students:15
Space/Room: Cafeteria
STAGES
Join STAGES St. Louis for a fun production-based class performing Disney’s Aristocats the Musical. Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, this musical is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun for all, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.
In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day.
Instructor(s): Jordan Woods/Trish Dannenfeldt
Meeting day/time: Tuesday & Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m.
Grade Level(s): 4th-6th
Maximum # of students: 20
Space/Room: Music Room with adjacent Little Gym space
Karate
Students will receive instruction in Mindful breathing and American Kempo. These evading techniques will help to de-escalate aggression and enhance conflict resolution skills.
Instructor(s): Mr. Ali
Meeting day/time: Friday, 4-5 p.m.
Grade Level(s): K-6th
Maximum # of students: 25
Space/Room: Little Gym
Choir
The purpose of this ensemble is to give students a creative outlet in which to expand their musical knowledge and skills, to connect with others and themselves through music and performance, and to experience what it is like to be part of a formal choir. Students will be expected to attend all rehearsals.
Instructor(s): Mr. Loveless
Meeting day/time: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 7:15-7:55 a.m. (MUST ARRIVE ON TIME)
Grade Level(s): 3rd-6th
Maximum # of students: 25
Space/Room: Music Room
Tennis & Life Skills
Students will have fun while learning the basic fundamentals of tennis. Curriculum focused on developing life, athletic and tennis skills.
Instructor(s): Mr. Chris Smith & Mr. Dominic Marticorena
Meeting day/time: Tuesday & Thursday, 4-5 p.m.
Grade Level(s): 3rd-6th
Maximum # of students: 20
Space/Room: Gym or Mathews-Dickey Tennis Courts
Instructor(s): Mr. Chris Smith & Mr. Dominic Marticorena
Meeting day/time: Wednesday & Friday, 4-5 p.m.
Grade Level(s): K-2nd
Maximum # of students: 20
Space/Room: Gym or Mathews-Dickey Tennis Courts
Girls Scouts
Instructor(s): Ms. Danay
Meeting day/time: 1st and 3rd Monday Only, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Grade Level(s): K-6th
Maximum # of students: 30
Space/Room: Cafeteria
Cooking Class
We are going to learn how to cook some of the most delicious and basic dishes in Hispanic gastronomy. Students with food allergies are not able to participate in this program.
Instructor(s): Profe. Eli
Meeting day/time: Monday, 3:45-4:45p
Grade Level(s): 4th Grade
Maximum # of students: 10
Space/Room: Spanish Classroom
Instructor(s): Profe. Eli
Meeting day/time: Wednesday, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade Level(s): 6th Grade
Maximum # of students: 10
Space/Room: Spanish Classroom
Girl Boss
This program is dedicated to exposing girls to entrepreneurship and financial literacy. They will go through the motions of building a mock business and website if time permits.
Instructor(s): Mena Darre’
Meeting day/time: Wednesday, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Grade Level(s): 4th-6th Grade Girls
Maximum # of students: 15
Space/Room: TBD