Mendon Center Elementary School
School Principal: Heather Clayton | MCE PTSA Co-Chairs: Chris Delmage & John Pizzutelli
After School Enrichment Programs: Fall 2023 - Winter 2024
The mission of Pittsford PTSA's After School Enrichment Program is to provide safe and supervised after-school educational, enriching and/or recreational programs for school-age children in grades K-5. Building PTSA's choose programs based on their individual demographics, interest level, and parent commitment. All programs require the approval of the Pittsford District and the building principal.
Please note: Programs on this page are for Mendon Center Elementary students only. Before registering your child for any ASE courses, please read the ASE Policies . It is especially important to read and understand policy #12 about parent volunteers.
If a program is full when you try to register, use the waitlist form to be put on a waiting list for that program.
This page currently shows information for the Fall 2023 - Winter 2024 session.
Registration for this session will begin Sunday, September 17th at noon and close at midnight on Sunday, September 24th.
REGISTRATION BUTTONS WILL ONLY BE ACTIVE WHEN REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Use this form to add a student's name to any program that currently has a WAITLIST.
Let's Play Chess! Cost: $55 (13 classes)
Grades 1-2
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Class Size: 12-24
Dates: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/22, 1/29
(No class 1/1, 1/15)
Instructor: Rochester Chess Center Instructors
Join in on the fun of learning chess with the Rochester Chess Center. Chess is designed to build critical-thinking skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes in a challenging and exciting way.
The Rochester Chess Center has been part of the Rochester community for over 30 years and enjoys teaching throughout Monroe County schools.
Exploring Art Cost: $111 (8 classes)
Grades 1-5
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 8-16
Dates: 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2
(No class 10/17, 10/31, 11/28, 12/5, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30)
Instructor: Joanne Andrews
Explore a wide variety of ways to express yourself through art. Students will have a chance to explore various mediums such as charcoal, pastels, watercolor, tempera, collage, clay, and others. They will be challenged to create visual solutions to creative problems while having fun! Students will also learn some new techniques with each of the mediums.
Let's Play Chess! Cost: $58 (14 classes)
Grades 3-5
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 12-24
Dates: 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31
(No class 11/22, 12/27, 1/3)
Instructor: Rochester Chess Center Instructors
Join in on the fun of learning chess with the Rochester Chess Center. Chess is designed to build critical-thinking skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes in a challenging and exciting way.
The Rochester Chess Center has been part of the Rochester community for over 30 years and enjoys teaching throughout Monroe County schools.
Cricket Clinic *New* Cost: $140 (14 classes)
Grades K-5
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:05 - 3:50 PM
Class Size: 10-25
Dates: 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31
(No class 11/22, 12/27, 1/3)
Instructor: Parent Volunteers: Varun Jain &
Sambit Mohapatra
Learn the fundamentals of cricket! This global game is enjoyed by 2 billion people worldwide and is expanding in the U.S. Batting, bowling, and fielding skills will be taught. Competition match at end of session with a participation prize for all players.
Kidding Around Yoga Cost: $195 (13 classes)
Grades 1-5
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 3:50PM
Class Size: 6-20
Dates: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25
(No class 11/23, 11/30, 12/28)
Instructor: Julie Van Benthuysen
Kidding Around Yoga is, in essence, stress management for kids. Students in grades 1-5 receive creative instruction in meditation, breathing practices, relaxation, and therapeutic poses. KAY incorporates a series of creative games and yoga-based activities that emphasize the "whole child," combined with original music designed for fun, play and active learning.
Rainbow Club Cost: FREE (8 classes)
Grades K-5
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 3:50PM
Class Size: 3-20
Dates: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21
(No class 11/23, 11/30, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25)
Instructor: Parent Volunteer: Katie Baker
Rainbow Clubs are elementary versions of what are often known as GSA's. Rainbow Club supports younger students and their diverse families. It is open to all students- kids who identify as LGBTQ+, kids with families who are LGBTQ+, and allies who support their friends and families. Each week will include reading a diverse picture book, a craft and themed activities that promote inclusion.
Lego Club Cost: $20 (10 classes)
Grades 1-3
Day: Friday
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 8-18
Dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19
(No class 11/10, 11/24, 12/22, 12/29, 1/26)
Instructor: Parent Volunteers: Katie Nelson &
Andrew Smith
Let your imagination run wild as we build and explore with Legos. Weekly themes will jump start ideas for students to build and play together. Instructors will provide students with theme-related models to serve as inspiration. Then play will continue independently or in groups to make Lego creations tied to the theme. Possibilities are endless! Legos will be provided.