Lois Harrison-Jones After School Enrichment Program

 

This year the PTA is sponsoring a mix of after school enrichment opportunities.

 

These programs are made possible by family and community volunteers, LHJ teachers, and funds from membership dues, fundraising events, and donations.

 

 

*Steps to Register*

View class descriptions on PT Board by going to: 

For most programs (except Girls on the Run and Cheer)--- 

*Register through PT Board by going to: 

  • https://lhjonespta.ptboard.com
  • Go to the Form and Payment tab on the left sidebar
  • Registration for Girls on the Run is handled separately -- see attached flier for how to register.

 

**Funding**

The PTA is sponsoring several school enrichment opportunities.

 

The PTA is covering the cost of the program to ensure all students have the same opportunity regardless of financial need. However, we will have a suggested, voluntary, donation listed on the Forms to help us offset the cost of the program for those who are able to, and choose, to contribute, which will in turn allow us to expand our offerings and expand the programs to more students. Those funds will go directly to the after school enrichment programs. This includes funds we use to pay our teacher sponsors for their time, materials, and outside vendors. 

 

Spring at a Glance:

Programs:

Bird Watching Club (K-2)

  • Run by Mrs. Barnes, this club will explore all things birds!
  • Offered Wednesdays to K-2.
  • Feb 19 - March 26, 3-4

Garden Club is independent of the PTA. It is put on by Fit for Kidz and sponsored by Ms. Caples.

  • Garden Club is offered on Tuesdays to 2nd and 3rd graders.
  • Registration is handled through LHJ and Fit for Kidz. Information will be sent home in folders.

Tennis -- 

  • Coach Rizzi from Parks and Rec offered tennis lessons this Fall to 1st and 2nd grade
  • We plan to have a second offering in April for 3rd - 5th graders on Mondays.
  • Lessons will be one hour, 3-4. Parent volunteers will be needed to walk students from the school to the tennis courts and back. Students can be dismissed to after care. Please contact Virginia if you can volunteer! (Virginia.Bruner@gmail.com / 443-690-3114)
  • Sign-up will be through PTBoard. Stay tuned to your email for a notification for when we open signups.

Richmond Young Writers

  • This Fall we were excited to welcome Richmond Young Writers to work with our 3rd - 5th graders on a four week writing workshop.
  • This Spring, RYW will return for a play writing workshop on Tuesdays in March.
  • Sign-up will be through PTBoard. Stay tuned to your email for a notification for when we open signups.
  • This is a PTA-funded program. We ask for a donation for those who are able to help cover the cost of the program but will cover the cost for all.

Chess 

  • This year we have offered two 4-week sessions of Chess Club with the generous assistance of a community volunteer chess teacher, volunteer parents, and teacher sponsors. 
  • As we determine whether we can offer an additional round in March, we will send out a notification to sign up through PT Board.
  • Open to 1st - 5th graders of all skill levels.

Handbell Choir

  • Handbell choir has started! Choir meets on Wednesdays until 4pm in the Library.
  • Open to 3rd-5th.  Enroll at https://lhjonespta.ptboard.com/ under "Forms and Payments" and see attached flier for more info.

Cheer

  • This year the PTA is thrilled to be able to sponsor the work and time of our Cheer coaches Ms. Gamble and Ms. Elliotte. 

Girls on the Run

  • Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30pm
  • Practices start Monday, February 24.
  • Open to 3rd-5th graders.
  • Registration opens January 15.
  • Please see attached flier for registration information.