The Mistral and Castro PTA arranges for a variety of after-school classes and clubs for students at Castro and Mistral, with a goal of having no student turned away for lack of funds. Classes run in three sessions, September-November, December-February and March-May. Information about registration is posted in the school newsletters, online and on posters around campus a few weeks before a session starts.
Want to see a new class offered? Talk with the PTA's Afterschool Program Chair and find out how you can help bring it to Castro and Mistral.
Registration for the Fall session opens Aug 21
Register online before Aug 24 3:00pm
Start of Fall Session
Sept 5
|
Grade |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
K |
Pre-Engineering with Legos |
-- |
Cooking around the World |
Art Club |
Baile Folklorico |
|
1st |
Engineering with Legos |
Yoga |
Chess, |
Art Club, |
Baile Folklorico |
|
2nd |
Engineering with Legos |
Yoga |
Chess, |
Art Club, |
Baile Folklorico |
|
3rd |
Engineering with Legos, |
Escritura Creativa, |
Chess, |
Art Club, |
Baile Folklorico |
|
4th |
Robotics with Legos, |
Escritura Creativa |
Chess |
Art Club, |
Baile Folklorico |
|
5th |
Robotics with Legos, |
Escritura Creativa |
Chess |
Art Club, |
Baile Folklorico |
Year Schedule
| Session | Start | End | Registration | |||
| Init Request | Lottery | Confirmation | Final List | |||
| Fall | Sept 5 | Nov 20 |
Aug 21-24 | Aug 25 | Aug 25-30 | Sept 1 |
| Winter | Nov 27 | Feb 15 | Nov 6-9 | Nov 10 | Nov 13-17 | Nov 21 |
| Spring | Feb 26 | May14 | Feb 5-8 | Feb 9 | Feb 9-14 | Feb 16 |
Session Calendar
Fall Session
- Thursday Aug 24: All pre-registrations due by 3:00pm.
◦ Classes with low enrollment canceled
◦ Lottery as needed. - Friday Aug 25: Class lists posted.
- Sign up for more classes.
- Turn in a green confirmation and donation form.
- Wednesday Aug 30: All confirmations due by 3:30pm.
- Students without confirmation are dropped from class lists.
- Students on waitlists move up.
- Classes with insufficient donations are canceled
- Thursday Aug 31: Updated class lists posted.
- Turn in a green confirmation and donation form (first come first served)
- Friday Sept 1: Classroom assignments posted.
- All donation due by 3:30pm.
- Final class lists posted.
- Sept 5: Classes begin.
Class Schedule
Art Club
K – Thursday – 12:45 p-1:45 p
1st-3rd – Thursday – 12:45 p-1:45 p
4th-5th – Thursday – 12:45 p-1:45 p
Using a variety of mediums students will learn new techniques while they create art drawing from different sources of inspiration.
Offered by: CSMA
Language: English
Suggested donation: $150.00
Baile Folklorico
K – Friday – 2:05 p-3:00 p - MUR
1st-2nd – Friday – 3:15 p-4:15 p - MUR
3rd-5th – Friday – 3:15 p-4:15 p - MUR
Come dance with Castro's Mexican folkloric dance group. Everyone is welcome.
Offered by: Lety Ceja
Language: English/Spanish
Suggested donation: $150.00
Chess
1st-5th – Wednesday – 3:15 p-4:15 p
Our philosophy is that learning to play the game of chess is not about wins and losses. It is about learning how we treat one another in life (sportsmanship), about taking responsibility, making a plan and executing that plan.
Offered by: Academic Chess
Language: English
Suggested donation: $150.00
Cooking around the World
K – Wednesday – 2:05 p-3:05 p
1st-3rd – Wednesday – 3:10 p-4:10 p
Have your child discover the world in more delicious ways! This class will enhance math, science and geography skills through fun cooking activities. Each week your child will discover a new country through a healthy, delicious recipe, while developing a new appreciation for healthy ingredients.
Offered by: Chef Koochooloo
Language: English
Suggested donation: $150.00
Creative Writing
3rd-5th – Tuesday – 3:15 p-4:15 p
Do you like to write your own stories and illustrate them? In this Creative Writing class you would be able to be the author and illustrator of your own fiction or non fiction stories. All students are required to knows how to write in Spanish.
Offered by: Maestro Orrego
Language: Spanish
Suggested donation: $150.00
Engineering with LEGO®
1st-3rd – Monday – 3:10 p-4:40 p
Power up your engineering skills with tens of thousands of LEGO®! Apply real- world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, and the Battletrack! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment.
Offered by: Play-Well TEKnologies
Language: English
Suggested donation: $180.00
Pre-Engineering with LEGO®
K – Monday – 2:05 p-3:35 p
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique design! Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system.
Offered by: Play-Well TEKnologies
Language: English
Suggested donation: $180.00
Robotics with LEGO EV3®
4th-5th – Monday – 3:15 p-4:45 p
Build and program robots using the new LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 system! Learn about mechanical and software design, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Work in small groups, program and build your robot, and rise to the challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds.
Offered by: Play-Well TEKnologies
Language: English
Suggested donation: $180.00
Stay and Play
1st - 5th grades - Thursday - 12:30 - 2:00 - meet at the Oak Tree.
Play picnic-type games at the Castro field and in Rengstorff Park rain or shine (dress appropriately). Meet at the Oak Tree and walk to Castro Field or Rengstorff Park. Games include capture the flag, chaos tag, and other outside games. We will be back at the Oak Tree at 2:00.
Offered by: Sam Connell
Language: Espanol y English
Suggested donation: $100.00
Theater
3rd-5th – Monday – 3:15 p-4:30 p - MUR
Have you ever wanted to act in a play? You will play theatre games, learn basic acting skills, and rehearse a script for a final performance for family and friends. The play will be performed on November 20.
Offered by: PYT
Language: English
Suggested donation: $180.00
Yoga
1st-3rd – Tuesday – 3:15 p-4:15 p
Come have fun getting strong and flexible! You will play yoga games, learn yoga poses and stretch with your friends. Also learn how to de-stress and feel better!
Offered by: Sarah Carruth-Agrella
Language: English
Suggested donation: $150.00