Afterschool Activities
As we ramp back up after a pandemic hiatus the RoxEl PTA is working to provide students with the opportunity to experience accessible and affordable extracurricular activities that focus on developing the student’s physical, emotional, intellectual and creative selves. We are excited about the initial
offerings for this session and hope to expand the number and variety of options in the future. Stay tuned for more information about a second session this school year (April-May 2023).
- Please sign up online BEFORE you pay
- You can pay directly to the instructor by cash or check and sometimes Venmo and CashApp
- There is limited space in each class
- Siblings in the same program need to be registered separately, but can pay on the same check
- Cash and check payments may be sent in an envelope with your child's name and amount enclosed on the first day of class.
- Classes missed due to school closing will not be rescheduled unless the instructor decides to do so.
Questions? Email roxelpta.afterschool@gmail.com
The PTA has limited scholarship funds for those in need. Contact the PTA at roxelpta.afterschool@gmail.com if you are interested. You may also qualify for the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Program. To learn more, visit https://education.ohio.gov/OhioACE.
Do you have a skill you are interested in sharing with our RoxEl students? We are always looking to grow our programming and would love to hear from you! Parents and community members welcome. Contact Ashley Sparks (roxelpta.afterschool@gmail.com ) to learn more.
2022-2023 Session 1: January 23 – March 17
Programs meet one day a week for an 8-week session, starting right after school dismissal and ending at 4:30pm.
| Monday* | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumming K-2 | Snapology 1-3 | |||
| Dobama 3-5 | Swoosh 3-5 |
6 Classes
Dates: 1/23, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13 (no class 1/30 or 2/20 – schools closed)
*Note Monday programs will only have 6 classes due to scheduled school days off.
Djembe African Drumming
Instructor: Djapo Cultural Arts Institute
Students will build their own drums and participate in traditional communal drumming. Learn the history and rhythms of West African Drumming.
Session Fee: $60
Grades: K-2
Number of Students: max 20
Payment: Please pay by cash, check (payable to Djapo Cultural Arts Institue), CashApp (djapoarts) or Venmo (@djapoarts).
REGISTER: forms.gle/ETMiJhiYXmRHTw6g6
The Young Playwrights Program
Instructor: Dobama Theater
Students will explore the art of playwriting and the many different ways to tell a story. The class will delve into creating characters through vocal and physical transformation, and apply them to different methods of storytelling. Students will learn about narrative structure, improvise, and write and rehearse scenes of their own creation under the guidance of professional theatremakers from Dobama, Cleveland's Off Broadway Theatre.
Session Fee: $42
Grades: 3-5
Number of Students: min 8, max 20
Payment: Please pay by cash, check (payable to: Dobama Theatre), or Venmo (TBD).
REGISTER: forms.gle/X3Vc217gt2rscmgL7
8 Classes
Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
Snapology Engineers
Instructor: Gina Cuffari, Snapology of Cleveland
Students will learn about simple machines and build super-cool models that use gears, axles and pulleys while working in teams. We will explore a different model using LEGO® bricks each week and class time includes free-building to promote creativity.
Session Fee: $96
Grades: 1-3
Number of Students: max 20
Payment: Please pay by cash or Venmo (@Gina-Cuffari-2).
REGISTER: forms.gle/FkJY8ekppMfpLggL7
Swoosh – All Sports
Instructor: Amy Hertz, Swoosh
In this multi-sports program students will learn the fundamentals of various activities, participate in friendly competition and have fun in a positive, nurturing environment. The program provides opportunities to experience traditional and non-traditional activities like soccer, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, and more!
Session Fee: $80
Grades: 3-5
Number of Students: max 20
Payment: Please pay by cash, check (payable to: Sports & Recreation, LLC), or Venmo (@Amy-Hertz-4).
REGISTER: forms.gle/2L15zVv8Rnqtgx6n8