Each course has a minimum and maximum number of students listed in the course description. We are going to hold firm to these numbers to help the teachers plan and deliver the best possible program. I encourage you to look at your calendars and sign-up for classes that are interesting to you and your son. Some classes may fill rather quickly — don’t delay.
Questions or Suggestions
If you have a suggestion for a class or a questions about a class, please contact Ross Spain, rspain@pdsmemphis.org, 901-842-4630
Subcategories
Destination Imagination - 4th Grade
For Grades: 4th Grade
Interested in being a part of Destination Imagination? It's time to sign-up!
The Destination Imagination program is a fun, hands-on system of learning that fosters students’ creativity, courage and curiosity through open-ended academic challenges in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), fine arts and service learning. Participants learn patience, flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the collaborative problem solving process. Teams will showcase solutions to open-ended challenges at a regional tournament.
For more information about Destination Imagination, please visit the DI website: https://www.destinationimagination.org
Note
Please note that being a part of this team is a considerable time commitment for students and parents. Additional meetings may be scheduled throughout the school year. Parents will be needed to volunteer at tournaments. Also, due to limited space, we will close registrations once the maximum number of students is reached. A parent meeting will be scheduled once sign-ups are complete.Time Commitment: Weekly Monday meetings from approximately 3:10–4:30; Additional meetings may be necessary during tournament season. Tournament season will involve at least one, possibly two, weekends in the spring.
Destination Imagination - 5th Grade
For Grades: 5th Grade
Interested in being a part of Destination Imagination? It's time to sign-up!
The Destination Imagination program is a fun, hands-on system of learning that fosters students’ creativity, courage and curiosity through open-ended academic challenges in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), fine arts and service learning. Participants learn patience, flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the collaborative problem solving process. Teams will showcase solutions to open-ended challenges at a regional tournament.
For more information about Destination Imagination, please visit the DI website: https://www.destinationimagination.org
Note
Please note that being a part of this team is a considerable time commitment for students and parents. Additional meetings may be scheduled throughout the school year. Parents will be needed to volunteer at tournaments. Also, due to limited space, we will close registrations once the maximum number of students is reached. A parent meeting will be scheduled once sign-ups are complete.Time Commitment: Weekly Monday meetings from approximately 3:10–4:30; Additional meetings may be necessary during tournament season. Tournament season will involve at least one, possibly two, weekends in the spring.
Fine Motor Finger Gym! Session 2
Lets get those finger muscles pumping! In this after school adventure we will focus all things fine motor. Why is fine motor skill development important? Little hands need to develop dexterity and strength. Fine motor skills let kids perform crucial tasks like reaching and grasping, moving objects and using tools like crayons, pencils and scissors. As kids get better at using their hands, their hand-eye coordination improves. They also learn skills they need to succeed in school, such as drawing and writing.
This is a 4 session adventure, sign up for one or sign up for all! Each session will hold different activities. Limited spots available.
Schedule: Tuesdays, 9/18/2018 - 10/9/2018, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Instructors: Ellen Kinney
Minimum: 3
Mad Scientist
For Grades: Senior Kindergarten
We are back for more experiments and explosions! Come join your SK friends at science camp for a crazy good time! We have new experiments this time around that we are sure you will love! All supplies are included in the cost.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, 9/25 & 10/2
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
Instructor: Lydia Butler & Tosha Thomas, PDS Teachers
Minimum: 10
Water Play Day
For Grades: Senior Kindergarten
Who says summer is over? Come splish and splash with Mrs. Lindsey! We will have a “wet” time playing several water games! You don’t want to miss out as we bring in Fall…. wet and all!
Bring a change of clothes and towel. Class will be held rain or shine.
Instructors: Holly Lindsey
Minimum: 10
Legos, Legos, Legos! - October
For Grades: Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade
Come and have fun building with your friends!
Our room will be transformed into a Lego workshop! Hundreds and hundreds of legos….OH MY!
Your imagination is the limit for what you can create!
Let the adventure begin!
Sessions each month!
Instructors: Holly Yarbrough
Minimum: 3
Fortnite with Mr. Rudzena - Session 2
For Grades: 5th Grade 6th Grade
Want to learn how to play video games in a way that glorifies God?
Do you want to play Fornite, practice tactics, learn new tricks, brainstorm ways to build, watch kid friendly youtubers/twitch users? This class is for you!
We will practice, play, and learn how to play Fortnite in an appropriate way with each other and online as we discuss how the Seven Virtues of Manhood can impact all aspects of our lives, even Video Games!!!
Schedule: Mondays 10/1 - 10/29, 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM
Instructors: Mr. Rudzena
Minimum: 20
Fine Motor Finger Gym! Session 3
Lets get those finger muscles pumping! In this after school adventure we will focus all things fine motor. Why is fine motor skill development important? Little hands need to develop dexterity and strength. Fine motor skills let kids perform crucial tasks like reaching and grasping, moving objects and using tools like crayons, pencils and scissors. As kids get better at using their hands, their hand-eye coordination improves. They also learn skills they need to succeed in school, such as drawing and writing.
This is a 4 session adventure, sign up for one or sign up for all! Each session will hold different activities. Limited spots available.
Schedule: Tuesdays, 9/18/2018 - 10/9/2018, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Instructors: Ellen Kinney
Minimum: 3
Fortnite with Fourth - Session 2
For Grades: 4th Grade
Want to learn how to play video games in a way that glorifies God?
Do you want to play Fornite, practice tactics, learn new tricks, brainstorm ways to build, watch kid friendly youtubers/twitch users? This class is for you!
We will practice, play, and learn how to play Fortnite in an appropriate way with each other and online as we discuss how the Seven Virtues of Manhood can impact all aspects of our lives, even Video Games!!!
Schedule: Wednesdays, 10/3 - 10/24, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Instructors: Mr. Rudzena
Minimum: 20
Fine Motor Finger Gym! Session 4
Lets get those finger muscles pumping! In this after school adventure we will focus all things fine motor. Why is fine motor skill development important? Little hands need to develop dexterity and strength. Fine motor skills let kids perform crucial tasks like reaching and grasping, moving objects and using tools like crayons, pencils and scissors. As kids get better at using their hands, their hand-eye coordination improves. They also learn skills they need to succeed in school, such as drawing and writing.
This is a 4 session adventure, sign up for one or sign up for all! Each session will hold different activities. Limited spots available.
Schedule: Tuesdays, 9/18/2018 - 10/9/2018, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Instructors: Ellen Kinney
Minimum: 3
