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A member of the Magistri, Coach Scott worked at the School from 1968 to 1995, teaching P.E. and coaching cross country and track.
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Enrichment Winter
Pingry offers a variety of enrichment programs for Lower, Middle and Upper School students outside the traditional school day. We have offerings during the school year and the summer to help students gain confidence, develop talent, and perhaps even discover a passion for something they never knew existed. We aim to cultivate each child’s individuality and encourage them to be inspired every day.
Enrichment Offerings
Lower School - Winter 2023
Lower School - Winter 2023
Monday
Monday
Climbing Adventures
Do you enjoy working in small group settings to accomplish specific goals? Do you enjoy learning how reflection and communication can help solve group problems? This enrichment will allow students to set their own parameters for every personal challenge. Students will also work together to solve group/personal challenges through team building activities, experiential education games, reflection and revisiting the challenge.
The traversing wall provides the students the opportunity to build their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills. The cargo net and firecracker ladder will provide the ultimate challenges. Students may choose to climb a quarter, half, or all the way up to the top of these elements. "Challenge by Choice" gives each student control of their goals to build self-confidence through experiential education.
Dates: January 9, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27 and March 6
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Miller & Mr. Patten
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 2 - 5
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $215
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Miller & Mr. Patten
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 2 - 5
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $215
Lego Robotics
Kids will learn to create and command their own robotic LEGO creatures using LEGO Mindstorms EV3. They will create LEGO creatures, vehicles and machines using programmable brick, motors and sensors. They can make their own creature walk, talk, grab, think and almost anything you can imagine! Kids will discover the endless possibilities of LOGO programming to their imagination.
Dates: January 9, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27 and March 6
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor:Mr. Vinod Sahani
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grades: 3 - 5
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $175
NBA Math Hoops
Participants will learn and play a basketball based board game that incorporates a variety of math skills. Throughout the season, students will learn the fundamentals of basketball in a board game format. They will analyze statistics from real player cards from the NBA and WNBA, learn sportsmanship, develop strategy and enjoy gameplay. No prior basketball knowledge is required for this enrichment!
Dates: January 9, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27 and March 6
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor(s):Ms. Ghanta
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 3 - 5
Class Size: 16
Tuition: $175
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor(s):Ms. Ghanta
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 3 - 5
Class Size: 16
Tuition: $175
Soccer
Come out after school and join us in developing your soccer skills at our Soccer Enrichment Class! In addition to scrimmaging, students will perform a variety of drills that will improve their passing, dribbling, shooting, and game awareness. We will also focus on sportsmanship and what it means to be on a team. No equipment is required. We hope to see you on the field!
Dates: January 9, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27 and March 6
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Barnes
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K-2
Class Size: 16
Tuition: $175
Math League
Practice: 4th/5th graders meet Monday Afternoons 3:15 - 4:30 p.m., Beginning 1/9/23 and solve between 5 and 24 practice problems per week from Number Sense, Target, Sprint, and/or Team Section (Sample) Optional: At Least 3 Very Hard, Very Long (128 Problems in 94 Minutes) Competitions per Year, Schedule TBD.
Enrollment:
Note: Math League ends at 4:30 p.m. Please do not enter the carpool line until 4:30 p.m. after all other enrichments have been dismissed.
Check out Math League Website: www.mathleague.org
Dates: January 9, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27 and March 6
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Lange
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 4-5
Class Size: 36
Tuition: $185
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Lange
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 4-5
Class Size: 36
Tuition: $185
To view the offerings that were available in the fall, please click here.
Tuesday
Tuesday
3D Printing
Participants will learn how to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. All participants will receive Tinkercad accounts connected with a teacher account for the purpose of remixing, designing and/or creating files to 3D print. Projects will stem from the group’s interests.
Dates: January 10,17,24,31, February 7,14,21,28
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Tummarello
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 3 - 5
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $195
Red Hot Robotics - Mad Science
Explore the basic and complex technology used to design and build robots. Discover how machines and robots work and how they make our lives easier. Learn about simple machines, gear structure, battery wiring, motor principles, and electronic circuits. Experiment with different forms of locomotion - including wheels, legs, and "tracks". Build your very own robot and other projects to take home!
Dates: January 10,17,24,31, February 7,14,21,28
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Mad Science Instruction
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 1-2
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $260 ($230 + $30 robot supply fee)
Basketball
Don’t miss out on a “shot” to participate in a basketball enrichment class. Children will learn basketball fundamentals including shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, rebounding, and team strategy. They will learn through a variety of age appropriate drills, fun games, and activities.
Students will be separated by age and skill level so please do not hesitate to enroll your child.
See you on the court!
Dates: January 10,17,24,31, February 7,14,21,28
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms.Miller & Mr. Patten
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K-3
Class Size: 24
Tuition: $195
Yoga
Using the art of storytelling combined with a unique series of yoga poses each week to work both our body and mind, improving balance, flexibility and the imagination.
Dates: January 10,17,24,31, February 7,14,21,28
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Denges
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K-3
Class Size: 8
Tuition: $195
WINTER MUSICAL - see page for more information
To view the offerings that were available in the fall, please click here.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Bollywood
Kids will learn traditional to contemporary, eastern to western, jazz to hip hop moves fused with popular and feet tapping Bollywood tunes. No prior dancing experience required. There will be a performance for the parents at the end of the session.
Dates: January 11,18,25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Rina Shah
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 2-5
Class Size: 8
Tuition: $195
Chess
Learn chess with Diplomat Chess! State and national champions have been part of our programs, but the majority of our students are just looking to learn and have fun! This club will have multiple coaches and students will be sorted into groups based on ability and experience.
Club time will be split between an interactive group lesson and playing time. Lessons will depend on the group of children, but can range from learning the rules, to advanced tournament concepts and analysis of famous games. Game time is structured so that children are paired with someone around their own skill level.
Dates: January 11,18,25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Mr. Lazorchak & Diplomat Chess Instructors
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K-5
Class Size: 30
Tuition: $235
Triple Threat Explore
Act, Sing, Dance and have fun while doing it! Goals of this class will be to teach Musical Theater Skills (speaking, singing, acting and dancing) while working together to stage a production number. This process will foster creativity, responsibility, independence and teamwork. It will also strengthen communication skills and self-esteem. Perfect for the student who wants to show off or come out of their shell. (This session does not include a performance.)
Dates: January 11,18,25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Denges
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K-3
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $195
Wild World - Mad Science
Campers explore the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom, discovering nature in a way that inspires empathy, curiosity and creativity. They learn about many different animals and how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. They experiment with a variety of art techniques and use Crayola® art materials to create frog paintings, ink- diffusion jellyfish, polar bear sculptures and more!
Dates: January 11,18,25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Mad Science Instructor
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K-5
Class Size: 16
Tuition: $235
To view the offerings that were available in the fall, please click here.
Thursday
Thursday
Puzzles and Mysteries
Do you love puzzles, games, and mysteries? Do you enjoy working with friends to do "escape rooms" and solve tough challenges? In this club students will embark on a journey along with the characters of the fictional Silverquicken School of Arts, Mysteries, Magics, and Sciences. Explore the story of ten special kids from across the country who, like you, need to decode ciphers, solve puzzles, and win games to help save the school and keep the world safe!
Dates: January 12,19,26, February 2,9,16,23, and March 2
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Silverquicken Instructor
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 3-5
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $235
** Silverquicken Education provides engaging programs for kids in grades 3-8 that awaken curiosity and wonder while fostering the problem-solving and critical thinking skills needed to change the world!
Sports of All Sorts
This fun and innovative class is designed to teach the fundamentals of sports, including; basketball, floor hockey, kickball, flag football, wiffleball, tag games, and dodgeball, while incorporating fun and skill-building activities.
Each week, the children participate in fun drills designed to teach the necessary skills from the selected sports. The group then participates in an organized game; promoting gameplay, rules, and teamwork.
Dates: January 12,19,26, February 2,9,16,23, and March 2
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Miller & Mr. Patten
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K-2
Class Size: 24
Tuition: $195
Lego Robotics
Kids will learn to create and command their own robotic LEGO creatures using LEGO Mindstorms EV3. They will create LEGO creatures, vehicles and machines using programmable brick, motors and sensors. They can make their own creature walk, talk, grab, think and almost anything you can imagine! Kids will discover the endless possibilities of LOGO programming to their imagination.
Dates: January 12,19,26, February 2,9,16,23, and March 2
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Mr. Vinod Sahani
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 3 - 5
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $195
WINTER MUSICAL - see page for more information
To view the offerings that were available in the fall, please click here.
Friday
Climbing Adventures
Do you enjoy working in small group settings to accomplish specific goals? Do you enjoy learning how reflection and communication can help solve group problems? This enrichment will allow students to set their own parameters for every personal challenge. Students will also work together to solve group/personal challenges through team building activities, experiential education games, reflection and revisiting the challenge.
The traversing wall provides the students the opportunity to build their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills. The cargo net and firecracker ladder will provide the ultimate challenges. Students may choose to climb a quarter, half, or all the way up to the top of these elements. "Challenge by Choice" gives each student control of their goals to build self-confidence through experiential education.
Dates: January 13,20,27, February 3,10,24
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Barnes & Mr. Patten
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K - 2
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $200
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Barnes & Mr. Patten
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K - 2
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $200
MAD STEM Mysteries - Mad Science
Explore awesome fun, and hands-on science with a magical twist! Use chemistry to concoct and brew up some exciting science. Examine pressure to understand the air all around us and get down with density. Learn about Magic and take part in creating and cracking some of your favorite magic tricks and fly high as you spread your wings with Fantastic Flyers.
Dates: January 13,20,27, February 3,10,24
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Mad Science Instructors
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): K - 3
Class Size: 16
Tuition: $210
Pickleball
Pickleball is an activity that is introduced to the students during Physical Education class in grades three to five. Pickleball is a lively racquet game for all ages and abilities. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the skills of ping pong, tennis and badminton. Pickleball is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with wooden paddles and the ball is similar to a wiffeball.
This enrichment will provide the opportunity for the enthusiastic students who really enjoyed Pickleball during P.E. to come out and enjoy some extra time on the courts. During this enrichment class we will learn a variety of skills and drills, as well as competing in various singles and doubles competitions.
Come on out and join the fun!
Dates: January 13,20,27, February 3,10,24
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Miller
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 3 - 5
Class Size: 12
Tuition: $165
To view the offerings that were available in the fall, please click here.
Winter Musical
Winter Musical
Pingry Players!
Second and Third Graders will work together as an ensemble to create a theatrical production where they grow as dancers, actors, singers, and artists. Students will have fun exploring the many hats of performing artists from actors to choreographers to costume designers! A performance will be held on the last day, March 2nd. Additional details about the performance to come. A video of the performance will also be provided to families.
Directed by: Ms. Erin Strong
All are welcome!
Performance March 2, 2023
Note: Winter Musical rehearsals end at 4:30 p.m. Please do not enter the carpool line until 4:30 p.m. after all other enrichments have been dismissed.
Dates: January 10,12,17,19,24,26,31, February 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28, and March 2
Time: 3:15-4:30pm
Instructor(s): Ms. Erin Strong
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 2-3
Tuition: $375
Pick Up Procedures
After Care Phone Number
Please store this number 908-295-8647 as it will streamline the pick-up process when you use aftercare.
After Care Pick-Up
- Call the aftercare phone 908-295-8647 to notify the staff that you have arrived on campus
- Park and walk up to front entrance
- Aftercare staff will bring your child out
- Before 5pm, you must park in the parking lot
- After 5pm, the aftercare staff may instruct you to park in the lot or in the front circle
Enrichment Dismissal Procedures
4:15 dismissal - enrichment programs will be dismissed to a carpool line in the front of the school. Please follow the route on the map provided.
4:30 dismissal - If your child's enrichment is being dismissed at 4:30 DO NOT enter the carpool line with the 4:15 group. Please wait until 4:30 to enter the front circle.
*If you arrive late, please call the after care phone number, park and walk to the front entrance. They will be brought out to you.
Private Music Lessons/Tutoring dismissal
Park and walk to front entrance. Students being tutored or getting music lessons should not be picked up in carpool line.
** If your arrival time is after 5pm, you may use the front circle for pick up
Basking Ridge Shuttle
4:45 Pick-Up
Pick up will take place in the front parking lot.
MOEMS
MOEMS
The MOEMS enrichment will be held at the Short Hills campus on Friday mornings (7:30 - 8:15 a.m.) in the Chen Dining Hall for grades 3-5.
Participants will work in small groups to prepare for the MOEMS (www.moems.org) contest series, with emphasis on developing fundamental elegant problem solving strategies.
Please note: MOEMs will operate on a drop-in basis. Registration is not required.
Dates: January 13,20,27, February 3,10,24
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Lange
Location: Short Hills Campus (Chen Dining Hall)
Grade(s): 3-5
Tuition: Free
Grade 6 Math Team
Grade 6 Math Team
Math Team: A Challenging Opportunity for Extreme Math Lovers
6th graders meet Thursday Mornings from 7:30-8:15 a.m., and solve between 5 and 24 practice problems per week from Number Sense, Target, Sprint, and/or Team Section.
Dates: January 12,19,26, February 2,9,16,23, and March 2
Time: 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Lange
Location: Upper School. Room 437
Grade(s): 6
Class Size: 20
Tuition: free
Grade 4 - 5 Math Team
Math League
Practice: 4th/5th graders meet Monday Afternoons 3:15 - 4:30 p.m., Beginning 1/9/23 and solve between 5 and 24 practice problems per week from Number Sense, Target, Sprint, and/or Team Section (Sample) Optional: At Least 3 Very Hard, Very Long (128 Problems in 94 Minutes) Competitions per Year, Schedule TBD.
Enrollment: placement was determined in September.
Note: Math League ends at 4:30 p.m. Please do not enter the carpool line until 4:30 p.m. after all other enrichments have been dismissed.
Check out Math League Website: www.mathleague.org
Dates: January 9,23,30, February 6,13,27, and March 6
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Lange
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 4-5
Class Size: 36
Tuition: $185
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ms. Lange
Location: Short Hills Campus
Grade(s): 4-5
Class Size: 36
Tuition: $185
Placement exams will take place ....
For inquiries regarding Enrichment programs please contact Leslie Miller at lmiller@pingry.org
