Thursday Club Enrollment Open Now!
Enrollment is now closed for Fall 2022
We are excited to bring after school enrichment programs back to Thursday afternoons! The Thursday Clubs will replace the ASE (After School Enrichment) programs that the PTC has offered in the past.
A total of four Thursday Clubs will be offered during the fall session. Each Club has different age restrictions, please see specifics below. All Clubs will run from 12:20 to 2:20 pm. Scholarships are available for any student, no qualification necessary. Simply select it as an option when filling out the sign up form.
7-week programs running October 20 through December 8. Cost $165
- Dance
- Garden
- Ceramics
Please fill out an enrollment form to enter your child into the lottery for the Dance, Garden, or Ceramics Thursday Clubs. Space is limited for these clubs. We cannot guarantee that every student interested will get a spot. To provide an equitable way for everyone to enroll, we will run a lottery selection system for the Dance, Garden, and Ceramics Clubs.
14-week program, runs October 20 through February 9. Cost $330
- Musical Theatre Club
There is no maximum capacity for Musical Theatre Club. Selecting this option on the enrollment form is your registration. See below for details and frequently asked questions.
Detailed Club Information
Dance Club, Grades TK-2
Introducing MKD, our first ever McKinley Dance Team with our school dance teacher Ms. Viviana! We will have fun learning dance combinations that will get us ready to perform at any given opportunity. Along the way, we will build on team & performance skills while expressing ourselves through dance.
7 weeks: Oct 20-Dec 8 from 12:20 – 2:20 pm. Club tuition is $165 per student, with scholarship choices available.
Ceramics Club, Grades K-2
Join our school ceramics teacher, Miss Cosimini, in the perfect after-school creative outlet for student artists! We will make lots of exciting clay projects using different building methods, learn about amazing artists, and have fun decorating with pattern and color. We’ll also learn about science and technology via ceramic chemistry, design, and engineering!
7 weeks: Oct 20-Dec 8 from 12:20 – 2:20 pm. Club tuition is $165 per student, with scholarship choices available.
Garden Club, Grades K-5
Our school garden teacher, Ms. Marney, will teach students in the McKinley Octopus Garden. Using the curriculum programming from “Dig Down Deep”, students will gain more gardening knowledge and experience. We will work on fall gardening projects including getting crops going, observing insects, weeding, mulch, compost, and caring for our monarch habitat. We always eat healthy snacks from the garden!
7 weeks: Oct 20-Dec 8 from 12:20 – 2:20 pm. Club tuition is $165 per student, with scholarship choices available.
Musical Theatre Club (MTC), Grades 3-5
We are bringing a comprehensive Musical Theater Education program to McKinley! Mrs. Zavoral, our school music teacher, will be the director of the show. Ms Viviana will be our dance coach and Miss Cosimini will be our stage designer. All students that enroll in this club are automatically in the play, and auditions for specific roles will take place during club classes.
At the end of our club session, we will perform Shrek The Musical, Junior from Feb 9-12, 2023. All students that enroll in this club are automatically in the play, and auditions for specific roles will take place during club classes. 14 weeks: Oct 20 – Feb 9 from 12:20 – 2:20 pm. Club tuition is $330 per student, with scholarship choices available.
Questions about Musical Theatre Club? An additional information session will be held Thursday October 13 from 12:30 to 1:00 pm in the Joint Use Park. Information about tuition, scholarships, auditions, rehearsals, and everything else regarding Shrek The Musical will be answered. We will also post a Q&A sheet on the PTC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does enrollment close?
A: Friday, October 14 at 5:00 pm PT
Q: When will I find out if my child got a spot in the Dance, Garden, or Ceramics clubs?
A: Notices will be distributed by October 16.
Q: I wasn’t able to sign up my child on the day enrollment opened. Do they still have a chance at a spot?
A: Yes! First come isn’t first served. Enrollment is open October 10 – 14 and there is no advantage to signing up early. To provide an equitable way for everyone to enroll, we will run a lottery selection system for Dance, Garden, and Ceramics clubs.
Q: Do I have to pay when I fill out the enrollment form?
A: No. Students will be placed in clubs (Dance, Garden, and Ceramics) based on a lottery system, so filling out the form now does not guarantee enrollment. Payment will be due by October 18.
Q: What if my child doesn’t get in to the club of their choice? Can I indicate a second choice option?
A: This option is not available for the Fall Thursday Clubs.
Q: My child does not want to perform in the musical but wants to be on the crew instead. Do they need to be a part of the Musical Theatre Club to participate?
A: Yes. Students that want to be involved in the play – whether singing, dancing, acting, ensemble or stage crew – must enroll in this club and commit to attending the full session, additional rehearsals during tech week and our performances.
Q: What are the dates for the Musical Theatre Club performances?
A: There are four performances:
- Thurs. Feb 9 during school
- Fri, Feb 10 from 5:00-7:30 pm
- Sat, Feb 11 from 5:00-7:30 pm
- Sun, Feb 12 from 3:00-6:00 pm
Q: What are the requirements for joining the Musical Theatre Club?
A: All levels of experience are welcome! All MTC students are required to attend club rehearsal every Thursday from Oct 20 – Feb 9 from 12:20-2:20 pm. If students miss a club day, they should notify Mrs. Zavoral in advance and touch base to catch up with what they missed.
Students are also expected to attend the following:
Tech/Dress rehearsals:
Jan 30 – Feb 2 (M – F) 3:30 pm-5:30 pm.
Feb 6 – Feb 8 (M – W) 3:30 pm-5:30 pm.
All 4 performances:
Thurs, Feb 9 during school
Fri, Feb 10 from 5:00-7:30 pm
Sat, Feb 11 from 5:00-7:30 pm
Sun, Feb 12 from 3:00-6:00 pm
Families should make arrangements now so that sports, trips, private lessons, etc. don’t conflict with these rehearsals or performance dates. Please understand that students who can’t attend the rehearsals or performances will not be given lead roles in the show.