Winter Date:

1/12,1/19,1/26,2/2,2/9,2/16,3/1,3/8,3/15,3/29( total 10 lessons, no class on 2/23 and 3/22.)

 

Somerset PTSA Creative Art

After-School Program 2023-2024 Spring Session

For questions during registration, please email program Chair Sherry Shyh.

 

The art program is provided by the American Academy of Fine Art.

Creative Arts is an exciting and fun adventure crafted especially for our youngest artists in grades K-5. This program is not just a class but a vibrant journey where students will dive hands-on into diverse artistic styles, mediums, and techniques. From the sheer joy of swirling watercolors to the tactile delight of layering acrylics, kids will experiment on paper and canvas, bringing their wildest imaginations to life.

Through personalized instruction from our experienced art teachers, we aim to make each class vivid and stimulating. We're committed to igniting a lasting enthusiasm for the arts within each student. This well-crafted and imaginative program will bring our young artists a meaningful and delightful experience.

Class Sessions( Spring)

Grades K-5

Date: Friday, Library

Time: 3:35- 5:00pm(with a monitored snack break from 3:35 – 3:45pm)

Friday Art:4/19,4/26,5/3,5/10,5/17,5/24, 5/31, 6/7,6/14 (Total of 9 sessions)

Registration Process

Registration link: 2023-2024 Spring Art Registration

We highly recommend that you maintain an active PTSA membership.

Somerset PTSA member early registration opens at 10am Thursday, March 28. Please purchase a membership prior to starting the registration process. Create/Renew PTSA Membership. (Please note that new memberships may take up to 24 hours to be reflected on the website. )

General registration opens at 10am Friday, March 29. This registration will be opened to all families in Somerset at this time.

Please check and update your child's grade and teacher's name prior to registration through My Account. 

Cost: The tuition rate is $340(with an additional 3% transaction fee that will be added during the checkout)
 
There is a small chance that this needs to be adjusted if the enrollment number is lower than expected.

Effective January 1, 2024, all tuition received will be allocated to the Somerset PTSA After School fund. These funds will be applied towards various purposes, including Club activities, teachers/mentors/coaches cost, materials and equipment, building usage fees, janitorial services, insurance, and other costs related to Club activities.

In the event of any surplus at the end of each session, the excess funds will be redirected to the Somerset PTSA general fund. This general fund will contribute to supporting PTSA's overall activities, including grants for the Somerset GSA, Curriculum enrichment grants, and so on.

Payment Method

Tuition fee of $340 will be collected during registration. You will be redirected to PayPal at the end to submit payment information.

Refunds are on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. You agree that you are registering for this program with no expectation of receiving any refund should you choose to withdraw your child.

Program Enrollment Capacity

Minimum: 18 Maximum:30(2 instructor, 2 groups)  (Please note that one spot will be reserved for the Club Chair, if applicable.)

Parent Participation

Parents must be available to attend at least one sessions during the year for each enrolled student to assist the coaches. This participation is required. Parents will help to run the class and make sure rooms are clean at the end of class. 

Use the following link to reserve your Parent Volunteer spots: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FADAD28A2FEC07-49097684-202324

The SignUp Genius is set up with all the sessions. It is a first-come, first-serve basis so please sign up for the dates that work best for your schedule. After Jan 8th, in order for us to have at least two volunteers per session, we will assign dates to parents who have not signed up.

Parents must complete the Bellevue School District Volunteer background check and check-in at the Somerset Office on their volunteer day. 

Club Chair Sign Up

As the Club Chair, a special arrangement will be made to reserve a spot in the club for your student. We appreciate your commitment and look forward to your active involvement in shaping a positive experience for both your child and the entire club.

If you are interested in signing up as the Club Chair and contributing to PTSA's club organization efforts, please register at  here . For any inquiries about the role of PTSA after-school club chair, please feel free to email somersetptsa.vpp@gmail.c

As a chair, your responsibilities will include:

  1. Managing Parent Volunteers: This involves creating a sign-up sheet for parent volunteers to assist with the class.

  2. Communication with Parents: Sending out emails to parents regarding class information to keep them informed.

  3. Addressing Parent Inquiries: Responding to any questions or concerns that parents may have by email.

Our mission is to support the education, health, and welfare of each and every child at Somerset Elementary School. As part of the Washington State PTA, we are a nonprofit membership association bringing together the home, school, and community on behalf of our children.