Winter Session
2024-25 Winter Session: December 2 – February 7 from 3:15 – 4:30 pm on school days. Some activities will begin earlier and/or end later than these dates. Take note of these differences for activities that you register for and plan accordingly.
Registration will be open November 1-10 for most activities. Some activities, including the Winter Musical, have a different schedule.
Register for activities offered by DaVinci Academy faculty and staff using the School Store in Infinite Campus. (Instructions for Activity Registration) Activity fees are due at the time of registration. Staff is secured and materials are purchased based on registration numbers and fees collected, which means that refunds and/or exchanges are not typically possible.
If an activity becomes full, it will no longer be available to purchase within the school store. To join the waitlist for an activity, contact Julie Kresh.
Activities offered by community partners will need to be registered for and paid for through them. Note: Taekwondo is an OFF-SITE activity.
*NOTE: DaVinci Academy DOES NOT offer bus transportation after activities. All children must be picked up from school promptly after their activity has ended.
The application for Educational Benefits is for more than lunches. By completing the application, students may receive reduced fees for activities and other programs. For families who would like to apply for Educational Benefits, the form is now available online through Infinite Campus. Families will need to complete an application for each school year, as they do not carry over from year to year. Paper copies are also available in the school office.
2024-25 Application for Educational Benefits
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Art Memes (Young Rembrandts) – Grades K-5 : Fridays – $60
Activity: Art Memes
Teacher: Young Rembrandts (community partner)
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Days: Fridays (4 sessions: Jan 10, 17, 24, Feb 7)
Room:
Cost: $60
Description: Unleash your child’s inner comic with Young Rembrandts’ cartoon drawing classes! Watch them master the art of exaggeration and facial expressions in our “Cold Faces” and “Dad Expressions” lessons. They’ll also bring to life cuddly polar bears and craft hilarious stories through sequential art, like our silly shaving series. It’s a fantastic way to nurture their creativity and storytelling skills. Get ready for loads of drawing fun—enroll your child today!
Bullet Journaling – Grades 4-8 : Wednesdays – $72
Activity: Bullet Journaling
Teacher: S. Sweeney
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Days: Wednesdays (8 sessions)
Room: 230
Cost: $72
Description: We will be learning to creatively journal in a bullet journal. Learning to organize and track habits, moods, and books. We will paint with watercolors and scrapbook journal pages while also practicing cursive and nice handwriting. Students will each receive a bullet journal, 2 black felt pens, and 11 highlighter/journal markers to keep!
D&D&D (Dungeons & Dragons & Davinci) – Grades 6-8 : Wednesdays – $72
Activity: D&D&D (Dungeons & Dragons & Davinci)
Teacher: P. Carroll, L. Morse
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Days: Wednesdays (8 sessions)
Room: 319
Cost: $72
Description: Come play Dungeons and Dragons with us! D&D&D is led by two experienced Dungeon Masters – Mr. Phil and Mr. Morse. Whether you’re a veteran player or a first time player, we’re excited to have you at our table.
Design Fundamentals with Canva – Grades 5-8 : Tuesdays – $63
Activity: Design Fundamentals with Canva
Teacher: L. Sourdif
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Days: Tuesdays (7 sessions)
Room: 211
Cost: $63
Description: In this class you will learn the fundamental principles that will elevate your designs using Canva. This is a practical and creative class. You don’t need to be good at art to design well. Here you will learn ways to level up your in class presentations, design posters, and much more. A wireless or USB wired mouse is required for this class.
Drawing Buddies (Young Rembrandts) – Grades K-5 : Tuesdays – $70
Activity: Drawing Buddies
Teacher: Young Rembrandts (community partner)
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Days: Tuesdays (5 sessions: Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 7, 14)
Room:
Cost: $70
Description: Transform afterschool into an adventure of art and discovery with Young Rembrandts! It’s a season filled with creativity and learning—perfect for enhancing your child’s drawing and coloring expertise. Enroll your young creator today!
Flag Football and Soccer Program (i9 Sports) – Grades 3-5 : Mondays – $108
Activity: Flag Football and Soccer Program
Teacher: i9 Sports (community partner)
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Days: Mondays (6 sessions)
Room: DVA Gymnasium
Cost: $108
Description: The i9 Sports Multi-Sport program provides an organized, entertaining, and educational introductory sports experience. This program will include 3 weeks of soccer and 3 weeks of flag football. We believe youth sports should be about more than skills and scores. While teaching kids to play the sport is important, we also develop character by teaching sportsmanship values and celebrating players who demonstrate these values.
Flag Football and Soccer Program (i9 Sports) – Grades K-2 : Fridays – $126
Activity: Flag Football and Soccer Program
Teacher: i9 Sports (community partner)
Grades: K, 1, 2
Days: Fridays (7 sessions)
Room: DVA Gymnasium
Cost: $126
Description: The i9 Sports Multi-Sport program provides an organized, entertaining, and educational introductory sports experience. There will be 4 weeks of soccer and 3 weeks of flag football. We believe youth sports should be about more than skills and scores. While teaching kids to play the sport is important, we also develop character by teaching sportsmanship values and celebrating players who demonstrate these values.
Glee Club (Bach to Rock) – Grades 3-6 : Mondays – $105
Activity: Glee Club
Teacher: Bach to Rock (community partner)
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6
Days: Mondays (6 sessions)
Room: 206
Cost: $105
Description: No experience or guitar necessary. Glee classes give students the chance to perform arrangements of hit songs by artists like Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Idina Menzel, Jason Derulo, and more! Each song is arranged for a cappella performance with matching choreography. These routines give students a unique chance to explore the full range of their voice, while having fun with other students! Limit 8 students.
Guitar 101 (Bach to Rock) – Grades 3-6 : Tuesdays – $118
Activity: Guitar 101
Teacher: Bach to Rock (community partner)
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6
Days: Tuesdays (7 sessions)
Room: 206
Cost: $118
Description: No experience or guitar necessary. Guitar 101 will focus on the group aspect of Guitar performance and takes the student through the basics of their instrument, learning songs, and music theory. Limit 8 students.
Magic: The Gathering Club – Grades 5-8 : Mondays – $54
Activity: Magic: The Gathering Club
Teacher: L. Morse
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Days: Mondays (6 sessions)
Room: 307
Cost: $54
Description: Come play Magic: The Gathering with us! Whether you have never played before or have decks of your own, this after school activity is the place to play the most popular trading card game in the world. Don’t have any cards? No problem- we have plenty for you!
Polymer Clay Pals – Grades 5-8 : Thursdays – $72
Activity: Polymer Clay Pals
Teacher: M. Sticha
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Days: Thursdays (8 sessions)
Room: 311
Cost: $72
Description: Are you ready to unleash your creativity? Join Polymer Clay Pals and dive into a world of color and imagination! Perfect for middle schoolers who love crafting, this club is all about making awesome polymer clay creations.
What to Expect:
✨ Learn cool techniques to sculpt and design unique pieces
✨ Make new friends who share your passion for art
✨ Show off your creations in our monthly showcase
✨ Enjoy a fun, supportive environment where everyone’s ideas matter!
Reading Tutoring – Grades 2-3 : Mondays and Tuesdays – $117
Activity: Reading Tutoring
Teacher: S. Olson, A. White
Grades: 2, 3
Days: Mondays and Tuesdays (13 sessions)
Room: 135, 139
Cost: $117
Description: Join us for our After-School Reading Tutoring Club, where students come together to explore the joy of reading! This is an after-school activity for students who need additional support in reading. In a positive and supportive environment, we’ll work on phonics, fluency, and comprehension through fun activities and engaging stories. Teamwork is at the heart of our sessions, as we encourage each other to grow and celebrate our progress. Let’s discover new worlds through books and build our reading skills together!
Stuffed Animal Adventures! – Grades K-2 : Tuesdays – $63
Activity: Stuffed Animal Adventures!
Teacher: M. Audi
Grades: K, 1, 2
Days: Tuesdays (7 sessions)
Room: 3rd Grade Pod
Cost: $63
Description: Welcome to stuffed animal adventures!! Bring your stuffed animal to class so we can take them on new adventures each week! We will be doing arts and crafts to make things for our pets to enjoy as they go to the doctor, playground, zoo, birthday party, school, and MORE! See you (and your stuffies) there!
Stuffed Animal Adventures! – Grades K-2 : Thursdays – $72
Activity: Stuffed Animal Adventures!
Teacher: M. Audi
Grades: K, 1, 2
Days: Thursdays (8 sessions)
Room: 3rd Grade Pod
Cost: $72
Description: Welcome to stuffed animal adventures!! Bring your stuffed animal to class so we can take them on new adventures each week! We will be doing arts and crafts to make things for our pets to enjoy as they go to the doctor, playground, zoo, birthday party, school, and MORE! See you (and your stuffies) there!
Taekwondo (Kim’s Taekwondo Center) – Grades K-5 : Mondays and Wednesdays – $125 + $40 uniform
Activity: Taekwondo
Teacher: Kim’s Taekwondo Center (community partner)
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Room: Off-site: Kim’s Taekwondo Center, 1425 129th Ave. NE, Blaine
Cost: $125 + $40 uniform
Description: Children will be transported to Kim’s Taekwondo Center after school and must be picked up there at 4:30 pm.
To register, call Master Aaron Kim at (763) 571-5540
Volleyball Skills – Grades 3-5 : Wednesdays – $72
Activity: Volleyball Skills
Teacher: A. White
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Days: Wednesdays (8 sessions)
Room: DVA Gymnasium
Cost: $72
Description: Join us for an exciting volleyball class designed for players of all skill levels! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your game, our program focuses on developing essential volleyball skills while promoting a positive and inclusive environment. Wear your own knee pads. Please bring athletic wear to change into along with tennis shoes. Can’t wait to start!
Winter Musical – Grades 2-5 : Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays – $150
Activity: Winter Musical: We Are Monsters
Teacher: A. Marta, B. Maulik
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Room: DVA Performing Arts Center
Cost: $150 (rehearsal schedule provided to cast and crew)
Description: Come audition for the winter musical, We Are Monsters!
We Are Monsters is a hilarious new musical that follows human kids into a monster cabaret filled with quirky monster characters. The adventurous humans uncover vegetarian vampires and rock n’ roll werewolves, gradually realizing there may be more to these monsters than meets the eye! Most importantly these monsters and kids discover the importance of friendship and celebrating in the attributes that make each of us different and unique.
Auditions for the winter musical will be on Monday, October 28 from 3:15-4:30 pm for grades 2-3 students and on Thursday, October 31 for students in grades 4-5. Interested students must attend the appropriate audition date. Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Friday, November 1 from 3:15-5:00 pm in the PAC.
Rehearsals will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school.
School day performances are scheduled for the week of February 3. Community performances are scheduled for Friday, February 7 at 6:30 pm and Saturday, February 8 at 12:00 pm.
Once the cast list is posted, families of students who receive a role in the winter musical should log into their Infinite Campus parent portal account and pay the associated fee using the Infinite Campus School Store. Fees are to be paid in full by November 20.
