Fall Clubs! October 7 - December 10

Back and better than ever this fall, the Forest Edge PTA has teamed up with our teachers, parents, and outside providers to bring you after school fun. This year we are excited to offer a new club, American Sign Language! There’s something for every interest so stay after school and try something new! 

  • All fall clubs are on Wednesdays or Thursdays from dismissal until 4:45. No clubs on holiday / early release days.

  • No late buses; students must be picked up at Kiss & Ride, walk home (if authorized) or be released to SACC.  

  • Fees for vendor-provided clubs vary, but most providers offer scholarships upon request.

  • PTA sponsored clubs are free to ensure equal access for all students, but the PTA requests a donation, if you are able, to help us pay our awesome teachers for their hard work. PT Board link to donate.

  • For questions email Kathryn at fees.aspchair@gmail.com. 

Wednesdays

Art Club

Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 in the Art Room with Ms. Sohaila Rubin of Kids and Masters Art, for grades 1-6

(8 sessions 10/7-12/9) Registration required. Cost: $153 ($17 per hour of class, all materials included, non-refundable). 20% discount for PTA members and school staff, 10% discount for siblings. ​For discounts or scholarship requests contact enchantedpath@earthlink.net. Art Club registration & payment   

Sports Skills Club
Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 with Mr. Jackson in the Gym, for grades K-3

Build confidence, coordination, and sports skills in an inclusive, low-pressure environment! Students will practice fundamental skills like throwing, catching, kicking, balance, and movement while developing teamwork and communication.  Focus: Effort • Growth • Cooperation • Fun — Not competition!

8 sessions 10/7-12/9. Registration required. All students are welcome regardless of ability to pay. For those who are able, $25 suggested donation to help cover club costs. Link to donate Link to sign up for Sports Skills Club

Storytelling Club

Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 with Mrs. Zamfir, Students in grades 4-6

Let your imagination take the lead! Students will explore the art of storytelling through creative prompts, character development, writing, and sharing. A fun space to build creativity, confidence, communication, and storytelling skills while bringing original ideas to life.

8 sessions 10/7-12/9. Registration required. All students are welcome regardless of ability to pay. For those who are able, $25 suggested donation to help cover club costs. Link to donate Link to sign up for Storytelling Club

Board Game Club

 ** Note day change ** WEDNESDAYS 3:45-4:45, Students in grades 3-6 

Board Game Club is back! Whether you're rolling dice, moving pieces, or outsmarting rivals, every game offers an opportunity to grow, think, and strategize —all while having a great time! This club is run by PTA parent volunteers - to help out or donate games email fees.aspchair@gmail.com.  

8 sessions. ​Registration required. All students are welcome regardless of ability to pay. For those who are able, $25 suggested donation to help cover club costs. Link to donate Link to sign up for Board Game Club

Thursdays

American Sign Language

Thursdays 3:45-4:45, Students in grades 2-6  

Forest Edge is excited to welcome a new ASL club! Students will learn: Everyday ASL vocabulary; Fingerspelling & the ASL alphabet; Basic conversations; Deaf culture & communication; Fun interactive signing activities

9 sessions (Oct 8 - Dec 10). Fee is $200 per student. Link for Sign Language Club Registration & Payment 

Basketball Club

Thursdays 3:45-4:45 in the Gym with Mr. Jackson, for grades 4-6

Come learn the game of basketball, improve your skills, and grow on and off the court! Our Basketball Club focuses on Leadership Through Athletics, helping students build confidence, teamwork, and strong character.

9 sessions (Oct 8 - Dec 10). Registration required. All students are welcome regardless of ability to pay. For those who are able, $25 suggested donation to help cover club costs. Link to donate Link to sign up for Basketball Club

Chess Club

Thursdays 3:45-4:45, Students in grades 1-6 

Players of any experience level are welcome! Concepts covered will include topics such as general strategy, tactics, opening principles, endgames, and checkmating. Each day involves a 20-30 minute lesson followed by practice time.

9 meetings; no class on 11/26. Fee: $100 ($25 financial need rate available). (Please leave the field for USCF ID blank if you child does not have a USCF ID-a US Chess membership is not required to participate in Chess Club.) Link for Chess Club registration & payment 

 

Fall Afterschool Clubs at Forest Edge - Registration Now Open!
This fall the Forest Edge PTA has teamed up with teachers and external vendors to bring you even more after school offerings! All clubs will be held Wednesday or Thursday from 3:45-4:45, and parents must either pick up, release to SACC, or approve students to walk home after (there are no late buses). Questions or to request scholarship, please email PTA at fees.aspchair@gmail.com or Stephanie Guffain, Dean of Instruction, at Saguffain@fcps.edu.   
🏀 Join Basketball Club! 🏀
Are you in grades 3–6 and ready to take your basketball game to the next level? Come out Wednesdays & Thursdays after school for Basketball Club! Led by our new PE teacher, Mr. Jackson—a former professional player overseas and experienced high school coach—you’ll get the chance to:
  • Sharpen your skills
  • Learn new drills
  • Train like a serious player
This is the perfect club for students who love the game and want to improve while having fun on the court. Don’t miss it—grab your sneakers and join us! Google Form link to register 
🎲✨ After School Math Club ✨🧩
Come Curious, Leave Confident! Does your child love games, challenges, and discovering new strategies? Join Ms. Naz for the After School Math Club, where learning feels like play!  This club is designed for students from Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade and will meet Wednesdays. 
  •  Play exciting math games like Uno, Bingo, and more
  •  Build problem-solving skills for real-life situations
  •  Practice teamwork and collaboration
  •  Grow confidence while having FUN!
Let’s turn math into an adventure—where every student can shine!  Google Form link to register 
🎮 👾 STEM ExCel: Introduction to Game Design 👾 🎮 
Love video games? Learn to make your own! Computer Coding Club is back with Introduction to Game Design, provided by STEM ExCel on Wednesdays; $200 for 10 sessions (scholarships available).
  •  Use your creativity and problem-solving skills! 
  •  Create fun, complete and shareable games! 
  •  Learn game mechanics, player experience, art, story and scope! 
Via discussions, activities and computer work led by our instructors, students will learn how to make games from beginning to end. At the end of the session, students will leave with their own account information, so they may continue developing games at home and sharing them with friends and family! Register with vendor at stemexcel.org/forestedge
🖌️🎨Art Club🎨🖌️
Calling all artists for Art Club on Wednesdays!
  •  Create with media such as acrylic paint, soft pastel, oil pastel, pencil drawings, ink, clay, plaster, and paper!
  •  Draw and paint landscape, still life, and portraits! 
Engage in imaginative and innovative thinking and communication! Cost is $170 (scholarship available), for Grades 1-6, Meets in Art Room. Register with vendor Kids and Masters Art  at https://kids-and-masters-art.square.site/  
📚✨ Collaborative Storytelling Club ✨📚
Hey 3rd–5th graders—are you ready to let your imagination run wild? Join Mrs. Sarah Zamfir, our school counselor, on Thursdays for an after-school adventure where YOU become the storyteller! In this club, you’ll:
  •  Play fun storytelling games
  •  Create original characters and adventures
  •  Work together to build amazing group stories
  •  Grow confidence while sharing your ideas
Every meeting is a new journey filled with creativity, teamwork, and laughter. Don’t just read the story—help WRITE it! Google Form link to register 
🏆♟️ Chess Club ♟️🏆
Players of any experience level are welcome! Longtime favorite Chess Club is returning on Thursdays, provided by DMV Chess. Cost is $112 for 10 week session, $25 financial need rate is available. Concepts covered will include:  
  •  Learn general chess strategy and tactics
  •  Perfect opening principles, endgames, and checkmating
  •  Challenge... manuever... checkmate!  
Each session of chess club typically involves a 20-30 minute lesson followed by practice time. Link to register at DMV Chess. 
 
🌟🎲 Board Games & Pokemon Club 🎲🌟
Elevate your after-school experience! Join the Board Games and Pokemon Club on Thursdays to: 
  •  Hang with friends
  •  Sharpen thinking skills
  •  Foster teamwork 
  •  Become a strategy master
Whether you're rolling dice, moving pieces, or outsmarting rivals, every game offers an opportunity to grow, think, and strategize —all while having a great time! We'll have a collection of new and classic games, and we encourage participants to bring their own games to share, or bring your Pokemon Deck for legendary battles! This club will be run by PTA parent volunteers (Free- suggested PTA donation $25). Google Form link to register 
Game Donations Wanted: Need to clear out your game stash? Board Game Club could use donations of games such as: Dixit, Exploding Kittens, Strike, Pandemic Hot Zone North America, Forbidden Island, Sushi Go, The Chameleon, Just One, Snake Oil, Ticket to Ride NYC (or Ticket to Ride), Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, The Mind, Just One, Tiki Topple, Blokus, Think N’Sync, One Night - Ultimate Werewolf, Ito, Spyfall, Insider, Blokus, Spyfall, Not Alone, Sheriff of Nottingham, Charty Party.
 

Spring 2023 After School Programs

These programs are offered by 3rd party vendors or volunteers and coordinated by the PTA.   Many programs provide opportunities for scholarships or reduced tuition. Please email fees.aspchair@gmail.com or contact the program directly.

Chess Club: THURSDAYS, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm • Apr 20 – Jun 8 • 8 WEEKS • Tuition: $76 • 1 hour per meeting • Grades 2-6 • Classroom: Cafeteria • Send registration form and paypal (or credit card, since paypal accepts credit cards even if you are not a member) or check payment by Apr 17th to: peter@snowschessacademy.com.  See flyer for details.

Fun, low-pressure chess instruction and play in a controlled scholastic environment.  Interactive lessons, taught by U.S. Chess Federation experienced adult chess teacher.  Supplies and services provided by Snow’s Chess Academy. 

 

CANCELED: Go Time Scrimmage and Game Play: FRIDAYS, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm • Apr 28 – Jun 9 • 7 WEEKS • Tuition: $90 • 1 hour per meeting • Grades 3-6 • Classroom: Field (weather permitting) or Gym • Registration:  Scan QR code on flyer.

Play Ball! Come join OTA for our ALL games ALL the time after school program. GOtime’s exclusive game-play format features a variety of sports (Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, etc.) and will be structured as a REAL GAME from start to finish. Loosen up, warm-up, and choose up sides, then get ready to play! Coaches will organize each game to teach kids the rules of competition, team play, and sportsmanship. We have always believed athletes get better the more they play. Here is your chance! This organized scrimmage every week will give players the opportunity to test new skills and get more comfortable in game situations. Come be a part of our TEAM!

Fall 2022 After School Programs

These programs are offered by 3rd party vendors or volunteers and coordinated by the PTA.   Many programs provide opportunities for scholarships or reduced tuition. Please email fees.aspchair@gmail.com or contact the program directly.

Sports Spectacular:

TUESDAYS, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm • Sep 20 – Nov 15 (no class Nov 8) • 8 WEEKS • Tuition: $100 • 1 hour per meeting • Grades K-6 • Classroom: Field (weather permitting) or Gym • Registration:

https://ota-nova.jumbula.com/#/after-school-programs

Let’s Play! Save the best for last by finishing up the school day with Sports Spectacular, a variety athletic program that features different sports throughout the session. Participants will practice skills and play games in both traditional sports and playground favorites. The Sports Spectacular Variety Program features the best “to-do” list ever – Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Wiffle Ball, Bump and Bite, Knights and Dragons, Numbers Game, Tag Games, Safe Base and MORE! OTA covers all the bases with our emphasis on playing, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness. Don’t miss out on the FUN!

Go Long Flag Football:

WEDNESDAYS, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm • Sep 21 – Nov 16 (no class Oct 5) • 8 WEEKS • Tuition: $100 • 1 hour per meeting • Grades 3-6 • Classroom: Field (weather permitting) or Gym • Registration:

https://ota-nova.jumbula.com/#/after-school-programs

Huddle Up and get ready for Flag Football to become an instant classic. Kids are lining up to score touchdowns and get a taste of the most popular game in the country! Players will get a chance to be running backs, wide receivers, defensive ends, and corner backs. Learn to pass, catch, run routes and punt like the pros! We'll practice these skills while playing Button Hook, Down & Out, Pitch & Run and First & Ten. Scrimmages and Red Zone Challenges will test your skills, promote teamwork, and encourage sportsmanship. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FLAG FOOTBALL!? Sign up today and score a touchdown with OTA!

Chess Club:

THURSDAYS, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm • Sep 15 – Dec 8 (no class Nov 24)  • 12 WEEKS • Tuition: $114 • 1 hour per meeting • Grades 2-6 • Classroom: Cafeteria • Send registration form and paypal (or credit card, since paypal accepts credit cards even if you are not a member) or check payment by Sep 12th to: peter@snowschessacademy.com.  See flyer for details.

Fun, low-pressure chess instruction and play in a controlled scholastic environment.  Interactive lessons, taught by U.S. Chess Federation experienced adult chess teacher.  Supplies and services provided by Snow’s Chess Academy.