After School Enrichment
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 1-5. Building PTSAs choose programs based on their individual demographics, interest level, and parent commitment. The building principal must approve all programs.
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 Spring 2020 session. Registration is now closed.
Registration for the Spring 2020 session will begin Sunday March 1, 2020 at noon.
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Use this form to add a student's name to any program that currently has a WAITLIST
Exploring Art
Grades: 4 & 5
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, 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.
Time: 3:05 – 4:05
Class Size: 8 – 16
Day: Mondays
Dates: 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 (no class 4/6)
Location: Room 135
Instructor: Joanne Andrews
$95 (7 classes)
Hip Hop
Grades: 1-5
Join us for this fun, upbeat dance class that uses kid-friendly music & moves to help foster rhythm, coordination, strength, and flexibility. Stretchy, comfortable clothing should be worn, as well as clean sneakers. Also, it is recommended that students bring a water bottle. The class will be taught by Elise Gaudino, Director of Visions Dance Studio. She has taught dance in Henrietta for over 25 years and continues to bring passion and energy to all of her classes and students.
Time: 3:05 – 3:50
Class Size: 6 – 15
Day: Mondays
Dates: 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 (no class 4/6)
Location: MCE Gym
Instructor: Elise Gaudino, Visions Dance Director
$84 (7 classes)
Let's Play Chess!
Grades: 1-2
All kids can benefit from chess. In addition to having fun, kids practice analytical and problem-solving skills, learn discipline, concentration, and good sportsmanship.
The chess program will provide instructional materials, chess equipment, and qualified instructors. All skill levels will be accommodated and the class will be divided up according to age and/or ability. The focus of class will be fun.
Time: 3:05 – 4:05
Class Size: 30
Day: Mondays
Dates: 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 (no class 4/6)
Location: Staff Cafeteria
Instructor: Rochester Chess Center Instructors
$41 (7 classes)
Exploring Art
Grades: 1 - 3
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, 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.
Time: 3:05 – 4:05
Class Size: 8 – 16
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 (no class 4/7)
Location: Room 135
Instructor: Joanne Andrews
$95 (7 classes)
Let's Play Legos!
Grades: 1 – 3
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.
Time: 3:05 – 4:05
Class Size: 8 – 16
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 (no class 4/7)
Location: Staff Cafeteria
Instructor: Caroline Kilmer, Steve Kostick
$20 (7 classes)
Let's Play Chess!
Grades: 3-5
All kids can benefit from chess. In addition to having fun, kids practice analytical and problem-solving skills, learn discipline, concentration, and good sportsmanship.
The chess program will provide instructional materials, chess equipment, and qualified instructors. All skill levels will be accommodated and the class will be divided up according to age and/or ability. The focus of class will be fun.
Time: 3:05 – 4:05
Class Size: 30
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 (no class 4/8)
Location: Staff Cafeteria
Instructor: Rochester Chess Center Instructors
$41 (7classes)
Kidding Around Yoga - Now Open to 4th and 5th Graders!
Grades: 1-5
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.
Time: 3:05 – 3:50
Class Size: 6 – 20
Day: Thursdays
Dates: 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 (no class 4/9, 4/30)
Location: MCE Gym
Instructor: Julie Vanbenthuysen
$84 (7 classes)