SEP courses have now CLOSED (2/3/23 @6:15pm) for registration. Questions? Please email us directly at tclaywoodpto@gmail.com.
2023 SEP Winter classes are HERE
REGISTRATION Opens to PTO Members on 1/19/23
We will open to the entire school on Monday January 23rd. Registration closes on Friday, February 3rd.
Courses will run from 2/20-3/31. One Monday course will be made up (due to a Holiday) after Spring Break.
Descriptions of all Classes and Registration See Below
SEP classes are open to PTO members first prior to releasing to the entire community. PTO members are given 48 hours to register before links are open to the school community. SEP programs will follow all school and PWC guidelines related to the current pandemic.
REGISTRATION Opens to PTO Members on 1/19/23
We will open to the entire school on Monday January 23rd. Registration closes on Friday, February 3rd.
Courses will run from 2/20-3/31. One Monday course will be made up (due to a Holiday) after Spring Break.
Descriptions of all Classes and Registration See Below
SEP classes are open to PTO members first prior to releasing to the entire community. PTO members are given 48 hours to register before links are open to the school community. SEP programs will follow all school and PWC guidelines related to the current pandemic.
- SEP classes are $80 per student
- There will be no multi-student discounts
- All school policies will be in place for SEP programs.
- All courses begin on February 21st and will run six weeks. Please see schedule below
- All courses will be held before school from approximately 8:05am-9:05am
- All makeup classes will take place AFTER SPRING BREAK and the week of April 10th.
- Parents are NOT to drop their student off and leave until their student is through the doors when they open at 8:00am.
- SEP courses are taught by T. Clay teachers/staff and are run by the PTO any questions should be directed to PTO at tclaywoodpto@gmail.com.
MONDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Arts & Crafts Club
Ms. Sanford/Ms. Johnson
Grade levels: K- 3rd
Come create with us! Students will be able to use their imagination and have fun creating art or a different craft each
week.
Chess Club
Mrs. Edwards/Mrs. Young
Grade levels: 2nd - 5th
Chess club is available for all levels, beginner to advanced. Students will be matched with opponents of similar ability
levels. At the beginner level, students will learn the basics of chess to build a strong foundation. At the more advance
levels, students will improve their game by learning new strategies. At all levels, good sportsmanship will be nurtured.
TUESDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Breakfast and Books
Ms. Marshall
Grade levels:: K-1st
Each week, we will read a different breakfast themed story and then enjoy a related breakfast treat! Some examples
are: If You Give a Moose a Muffin, Mr. Belinski's Bagels, and Woodpecker Wants a Waffle. After breakfast, students will
enjoy playtime. *Breakfast and Books is NOT allergy-friendly.*
Brain Games: Strategies Based Learning Lab
Mrs. Edwards
Grade levels: 2nd - 5th
Games (including many popular board games) will be played to understand the strategies needed to be successful in the
game. There is much research to support how playing games fosters strong critical thinking skills, problem solving skills,
spatial reasoning skills, math skills, boost IQ, as well as build positive social skills.
Drama Club
Mr. Dove
Grade levels: 2nd-3rd
The 2nd and 3rd Grade Drama Club SEP will be an exciting time where students will learn basic stage presence and play fund drama games! Students will perform poetry and a short play! All students will be required to memorize lines for and be present at the performance on March 28th at 6:00pm!
Kickball
Mrs. Curry/Mrs. Hacherl
Grade levels: K-2nd
Kickball is back!!! Students will not only have fun playing kickball they will learn the rules of kickball and score keeping,
sportsmanship, develop leadership skills, and cooperation skills. Team Captains will be randomly picked. We will have a
tournament and a Championship game the last 2 weeks of the year to determine the 2023 Winter Kickball Champions.
THURSDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Cooking for Kids
Ms. Sanford/Ms. Johnson
Grade levels: 2nd --3rd
Teaching kids how to cook featuring fun exciting food for breakfast. Delicious fun starts here! *Breakfast and Books is NOT allergy-friendly.*
Creative Choice Club
Mrs. Curry/Mrs. Hacherl
Grade Levels: K-5
Students will be able to use their creativity by using the following activities: legos, games, puzzles, stem bins, drawing, writing and or computer games. They may change their activities weekly or use the same one the entire time.
STEM Games, Building and Legos
Ms. Marshall
Grade Levels: K-1st
In this SEP, students will use critical thinking skills to complete STEM based activities with games and blocks. Students will also have the opportunity to create various LEGO challenges that will change weekly.
FRIDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
I-PLAY
Ms. Sanford/ Ms. Johnson
Grade levels: K-1st
Students will develop oral language skills and social skills through play. They will be given a choice of different "play" centers (Legos, art, board games, doll houses, Lincoln logs, playdoh, Perler beads, puppets, blocks) in which to develop these skills.
Kickball
Mrs. Curry/Mrs. Hacherl
Grade levels: 3rd-5th
Kickball is back!!! Students will not only have fun playing kickball they will learn the rules of kickball and score keeping,
sportsmanship, develop leadership skills, and cooperation skills. Team Captains will be randomly picked. We will have a
tournament and a Championship game the last 2 weeks of the year to determine the 2023 Winter Kickball Champions.
Arts & Crafts Club
Ms. Sanford/Ms. Johnson
Grade levels: K- 3rd
Come create with us! Students will be able to use their imagination and have fun creating art or a different craft each
week.
Chess Club
Mrs. Edwards/Mrs. Young
Grade levels: 2nd - 5th
Chess club is available for all levels, beginner to advanced. Students will be matched with opponents of similar ability
levels. At the beginner level, students will learn the basics of chess to build a strong foundation. At the more advance
levels, students will improve their game by learning new strategies. At all levels, good sportsmanship will be nurtured.
TUESDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Breakfast and Books
Ms. Marshall
Grade levels:: K-1st
Each week, we will read a different breakfast themed story and then enjoy a related breakfast treat! Some examples
are: If You Give a Moose a Muffin, Mr. Belinski's Bagels, and Woodpecker Wants a Waffle. After breakfast, students will
enjoy playtime. *Breakfast and Books is NOT allergy-friendly.*
Brain Games: Strategies Based Learning Lab
Mrs. Edwards
Grade levels: 2nd - 5th
Games (including many popular board games) will be played to understand the strategies needed to be successful in the
game. There is much research to support how playing games fosters strong critical thinking skills, problem solving skills,
spatial reasoning skills, math skills, boost IQ, as well as build positive social skills.
Drama Club
Mr. Dove
Grade levels: 2nd-3rd
The 2nd and 3rd Grade Drama Club SEP will be an exciting time where students will learn basic stage presence and play fund drama games! Students will perform poetry and a short play! All students will be required to memorize lines for and be present at the performance on March 28th at 6:00pm!
Kickball
Mrs. Curry/Mrs. Hacherl
Grade levels: K-2nd
Kickball is back!!! Students will not only have fun playing kickball they will learn the rules of kickball and score keeping,
sportsmanship, develop leadership skills, and cooperation skills. Team Captains will be randomly picked. We will have a
tournament and a Championship game the last 2 weeks of the year to determine the 2023 Winter Kickball Champions.
THURSDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Cooking for Kids
Ms. Sanford/Ms. Johnson
Grade levels: 2nd --3rd
Teaching kids how to cook featuring fun exciting food for breakfast. Delicious fun starts here! *Breakfast and Books is NOT allergy-friendly.*
Creative Choice Club
Mrs. Curry/Mrs. Hacherl
Grade Levels: K-5
Students will be able to use their creativity by using the following activities: legos, games, puzzles, stem bins, drawing, writing and or computer games. They may change their activities weekly or use the same one the entire time.
STEM Games, Building and Legos
Ms. Marshall
Grade Levels: K-1st
In this SEP, students will use critical thinking skills to complete STEM based activities with games and blocks. Students will also have the opportunity to create various LEGO challenges that will change weekly.
FRIDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
I-PLAY
Ms. Sanford/ Ms. Johnson
Grade levels: K-1st
Students will develop oral language skills and social skills through play. They will be given a choice of different "play" centers (Legos, art, board games, doll houses, Lincoln logs, playdoh, Perler beads, puppets, blocks) in which to develop these skills.
Kickball
Mrs. Curry/Mrs. Hacherl
Grade levels: 3rd-5th
Kickball is back!!! Students will not only have fun playing kickball they will learn the rules of kickball and score keeping,
sportsmanship, develop leadership skills, and cooperation skills. Team Captains will be randomly picked. We will have a
tournament and a Championship game the last 2 weeks of the year to determine the 2023 Winter Kickball Champions.
SEP Policies and Procedures (Winter 2023)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
- The TCWES teachers hosting an SEP class have a roster of important emergency information for all
students who are enrolled in their SEP class.
- All students enrolled in SEP (and the SEP instructors) are required to follow current PWCS and TCWES
current guidelines.
- Parents should send a note to school (via email to the instructor) ONLY if their child is NOT going to be
attending their SEP class. For all other concerns, please contact the PTO at tclaywoodpto@gmail.com.
- If your child is home sick (to include testing positive for COVID or showing COVID symptoms), he or she
should NOT attend SEP. *Please reach out to the school nurse if your child has COVID and for further
information regarding current guidance.
- These are morning/before school SEP classes- students should be dropped off at school by 8:00 AM,
their SEP instructor will greet them in the lobby. Parents use the car drop off loop to drop your students. Parents may walk them to the doors as well though will not be permitted inside the building. At the end of class, at 9:05 AM, students will be dismissed to their corresponding teachers/classrooms by their SEP instructor. They will be allowed to pick up breakfast at this time (just as they would on any daily arrival to school).
- Children enrolled in SACC will be released/escorted by a SACC instructor to the lobby to meet their SEP
instructor at 8:05 AM.
- If a parent has any concerns with a class, SEP instructor, another parent or student, please email
tclaywoodpto@gmail.com. These programs are run through the PTO and not school administration.
- If a class does not meet the requirement for participation the PTO has the right to cancel and all monies will be refunded. All courses will be 100% confirmed following the close of registration and no later than Feb. 8th. If a session is canceled due to teacher being absent, every effort will be made to reschedule or a substitute teacher/staff will be able to fill in. There are no refunds for SEP classes.
Release of Liability Statement: In consideration of SEP classes at T. Clay Wood Elementary School, parents/guardians understand and agree that the said School, its co-organizers, its officials, teachers, or volunteers, will not be held responsible for any injury or accident sustained by any family member, or, for the loss of any property belonging to any family member or anyone else.