Before and After School Enrichment Program

In today’s society, more and more, both parents in a household have full time employment.  In order to assure the highest level of care is provided for our children, Undercroft offers a wide range of enriching after school programs.  We also realize the drain extracurricular activities can have on parents and children. So, rather than fill up one’s week with driving to activities scattered in various locations around Tulsa, why not consider enrolling in any one of Undercroft’s wonderful before and/or after school options? Although most programs have already begun, it isn’t too late to join.

Before Care is available for those children whose parents need to drop them off to school prior to 8am.  In Before Care children are allowed to eat their breakfasts and to ease into their mornings.  Primary Before Care is provided by Lori Karmazin in her classroom and Elementary Before Care is provided by Shiloh Oliver in her classroom beginning at 7:30am each morning .

After Care is a favorite among Undercroft children.  To quote one child: “Hey, Dad, can’t you pick me up later so I can go to After Care with my friends?”  After Care begins at 3:15 and ends promptly at 5:30pm. During this time children are allowed to relax after a long, hard-working day in the Montessori classroom.  They are provided a nutritious snack, time with friends, outdoor play time on the playscape (weather permitting) and fun indoor activities.

After Care is organized according to age and grade level.  Primary After Care, led by guides Lynnah Huxall, Mia Guitierrez, Terriann Vandeventer and Assistant Jennifer Ramp, is held in two primary classrooms with easy access to the playscape.  Lower Elementary After Care is led by Senorita Flippo (our Spanish teacher) and DJ Beck (our PE teacher).

Upper Elementary After Care is held in Ms. Amanda room and caters to the specific needs of this age group.  Students in the program are able to complete homework assignments and receive extra individualized lessons in the various subject areas.  Students also have access to outdoor free time with friends as Ms. Amanda provides an “after school in the neighborhood” feel for the students enrolled in her program.

Band
Mr. Justin Kasparek has agreed to offer band class again this year!  Band will be available to students ages 8 and up.  Class will begin on September 9th and will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 – 4:30 pm in the Elementary Music Room.




In Harmony Yoga for Children
These yoga classes are specifically designed for children.  Each class begins with a series of stretching and breathing exercises, proceeds to yoga postures and concludes with a relaxation exercise.  Benefits include increased flexibility, strength, balance, concentration, coordination, stress reduction, a sense of accomplishment and, above all, a sense of well-being and peacefulness.

Classes are led by Lori Karmazin who received her training in the Radiant Child Yoga Program.  Classes for 4-6 year olds (Primary students) will be held on Mondays from 3:15 – 4:00 in the Primary Music Room.  Classes for 6-12 year olds (Elementary students) will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:15 in the Primary Music Room.  Classes will begin September 21st.

Classes fill quickly and are limited to 14 children due to space restrictions.  If you have any questions please contact Lori at 622-2890 ext. 39 or lori.karmazin@undercroft.org.

Piano Lessons
Preslar Music provides piano lessons to UMS students on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Primary Music Room.  Tuition is $100/month for weekly 30-minute lessons.  Contact Amanda Preslar at 697-3793 or info@preslarmusic.com for more information.




Soccer
Undercroft students ages 3-8 are eligible to play.  Each team will be comprised of 6-8 players and includes one volunteer team representative/coach.  Saturday Soccer Events will consist of a 30-minute skills clinic for all participants and a 30-minute 4-on-4 soccer game.  Saturday Soccer Events will be scheduled for 10-11 a.m. on the field directly north of the Undercroft campus. Don’t be surprised if you meet children and parents from other private schools in Tulsa because Undercroft soccer is a very exciting Saturday morning program for many families.

League cost is $40/student.  This fee includes a t-shirt, team pictures and a trophy.

Japanese Lessons
Ms. Maiko Iizuka is offering Japanese lessons!  Young children are in a sensitive period for language, so learning multiple languages usually happens very quickly and easily.  In Ms. Maiko’s class, children will learn how to attach words to real immediate objects, events and actions.  Maiko uses visuals such as puppets, models and pictures as a concrete, multi-sensory approach to language develpment.

The class will meet in the Primary Kitchen on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:15 – 4:00 pm.  Classes begin on September 14th.  If you have any questions please contact Maiko at 269-3771 or maiko.iizuka@undercroft.org.

Guitar Lessons
Mr. Justin Kasparek is offering individualized one hour guitar lessons on a weekly basis.  Every person is different in the way that he/she learns to play, so Mr. Justin develops a lesson plan for each individual student.  “Technique is the first obstacle that students learn because a firm foundation in proper playing is key to later on understanding music theory, and how to read music.  To accomplish this firm foundation, Mr. Justin employ scales, rhythm studies, and songs that the student enjoys (this is purely for fun)!”

Classical Ballet
Karen Roubal, Undercroft’s accounting manager, is offering ballet to UMS students this year.  Karen has an extensive background in dancing.  Her introduction to dance as a child was with Peggy Lanik dance studio (Tulsa) in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and lyrical.  She strengthened her practice when she became a more serious student at Tulsa School of Ballet (Tulsa Ballet Theatre) and studied with Moscelyn Larkin and Roman Jasinski.

Lessons are offered in the Primary Commons on Thursdays from 3:15 – 4:oo pm.  The cost is $45/month.

Boy Scouts
Come join the fun that Cub Scouting has to offer – camping, hiking, fishing, zip-lining, archery, bb-gun shooting, ecology, rocket science, meteorology, and other subjects.

In Cub Scouting, boys and their families have fun and adventure in a program that builds character and instills values. Cub Scouting embraces the values of citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, resourcefulness, respect, and responsibility. These values come to boys in all parts of the Cub Scout program—all while they’re having a great time with their friends and families.

If your son is interested in joining (meetings will not all be on Fridays), please call Deena Smith at 693-4828 or send email to Deena@SixByte.com or Paul Dozier at 344-8943 or pdozier@cox.net

Cub Scouts relies on volunteers for meetings. Each den (grade level) must have a den leader and an assistant, and the pack needs volunteers for various events throughout the year. Many resources are available to help you if you choose to volunteer. You do not need to have been a scout or even have any previous knowledge of scouts to do this job. Please consider whether you would be willing to volunteer for a position, and leadership forms will be available at the meeting.

Violin Lessons
As a part of their school outreach program, Barthelmes Conservatory will offer violin lessons on Undercroft’s campus beginning Friday, October 30, 2009.  Violin lessons will follow the Suzuki method where the instructor, Ms. Connie Defazio will strive to create the “right environment” for learning violin.  The Suzuki music method encourages playing an instrument from a very young age.  In the beginning, learning music by ear  is emphasized over reading sheet music.   The method also encourages, in addition to individual playing, regular playing in groups.  All of these components align perfectly with the Montessori teaching philosophy.

Violin class details:

Days:  Primary students (ages 3-6), Fridays at 3:15-4:15 pm in the Primary Music room

Lower Elementary students (ages 7-9), Mondays at 3:30-4:30 pm in the Fine Arts Building

Cost: $60/class divided by the number of children enrolled in the class

Class size: 6-10 students

Additional costs: $20/month violin rental and the purchase of one violin book

Please note that enrollment space is limited in each Enrichment Class.  Enrollment will be honored on a first come, first served basis.  Most classes are still open to new students. Enrichment classes will be offered only with sufficient enrollment.