Oakton School PTA

Archives for January 2018

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Chess Club Updates Jan 2018

From Mike Grossman

A few items for this week:

  • Some help is still needed at the upcoming Oakton Chess Tournament. Please see available volunteer spots at the SignUpGenius page
  • Please contact Mike Grossman if your student is going to participate in the Oakton Chess Tournament. He need to finalize the list by Wednesday, January 24.
  • The Oakton Chess Club is still (always) accepting donations to help keep it afloat. You can submit your donations directly to Mike Grossman on Wednesday during Chess Club or leave them in the PTA mailbox in the front office. Please make checks out to “Oakton Chess Club.”
  • Attached are notes that Coach Shiva wanted to share with the kids – these are some of the points he’s been working on with the newer players in the group.
  • The Illinois State K-8 Chess Championship will be March 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg. See the attached PDF with additional details from Maret Thorpe. Also see http://www.chessweekend.com/2018-illinois-k-8-championships/. Please contact Mike Grossman for more information – sounds like a great time.

Chess Notes Jan 2018

Illinois State K-8 Chess Championship

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Before & After School Activities – Winter 2017/2018

MONDAYS

  • Mad Science
    3:35 – 4:35 p.m., Jan 8th – Mar 19th, 2017 (no class on 1/15 & 2/19)
    Kindergarten: $106, Grades 1-5: $117 (9 classes)
    Please email K.C. if you have any questions. Minimum enrollment for kindergarten: 7 students, 15 openings. Minimum enrollment for grades 1-5: 10 students, 20 openings. Financial assistance, payment plan & scholarship available. Click here to register.

TUESDAYS

  • Taekwondo Martial Art Club
    8 – 8:55 a.m., Jan 9, 2018 – Mar 20, 2018
    Cost: $143 / 11 classes
    Email Anne Mason or register at www.connellysacademy.com
  • Oakton Chorus
    8 – 8:50 a.m., ongoing
    FREE – grades 2 to 5
    Please email Mrs. Blacconeri for more information.
  • D.I.M.E Dance Class
    3:35 – 4:35 p.m., Nov 28th, 2017 – Feb 13th, 2018
    Cost: $80 / 10 classes, grades K to 5
    Please email Marcus Brown for more information.

WEDNESDAYS

  • Chess Club
    8 – 8:50 a.m., ongoing
    FREE – grades K to 5
    Please email Mike Grossman for more information.
  • D.R.U.M.
    3:35 – 4:45 p.m., ongoing
    FREE – grades 3 to 5
    Please email Mrs. Blacconeri for more information.

THURSDAYS

  • Mudlark Theater – Creative Improv Class
    3:35 to 4:45 p.m., Jan 11, 2018 – Mar 22, 2018
    Cost: $132 / 11 classes, grades K to 5
    Scholarships available – no child is turned away for inability to pay.
    Email Darcy Coussens or register at: www.mudlarktheater.org/classes-at-schools
  • Oakton Sewing Club
    3:35 – 4:45 p.m., grades 2 to 5
    Mini session: Nov 30, 2017 – Dec 21, 2017
    Cost: $48 / 4 classes
    Regular session: Jan 11, 2018 – Mar 1, 2018
    Cost: $96 / 8 classes
    Cost includes materials. Minimum enrollment: 5. Contact Courtney Lyons for more information.

FRIDAYS

  • Sticky Fingers – Children’s Cooking Class for grades K to 5
    3:45 – 4:45 p.m., Dec 8, 2017 – Feb 23, 2018 (no class on 12/29, 1/05, 2/16)
    Cost: $153 / 9 classes (minimum enrollment 8 / maximum enrollment 12)
    Families can also request a partial scholarship or a payment plan. Register at stickyfingerscooking.com and request financial assistance by directly emailing our local coordinator Lucy Warenski.