Beyond the Bell | Session 2 | 2025-26

CANNON SCHOOL

BEYOND THE BELL 2025-26 SESSION 2

December 1 - February 20

BEYOND THE BELL

by C A N N O N S C H O O L

CANNON SCHOOL is proud to offer Beyond the Bell (BTB) after-school enrichment programs for students in Junior Kindergarten–Grade 8, as well as private music lessons for students in Kindergarten–Grade 8.

Q: When and how can I sign up for Beyond the Bell classes?

A: Please register through the Veracross Family Portal. Class fees are due at the time of registration. Registration is not complete until payment has been submitted.

Q: What if I want to cancel or change a class after the session begins?

A: You may cancel within the first week of the session. After a student attends the second class, billing cannot be canceled and full payment is required. If you cancel after the first week, you will be billed only for the one class attended at the per-class rate.

Q: How do I pay?

SESSION 2 2025-26

December 1 - February 20

Registration Opens:

November 17 at midnight

Registration Closes:

November 28 at 11:59 p.m.

A: Payment is required at registration. You may pay online by credit card or submit cash, check, or money order to the office.

Q: How many students are accepted in each BTB class?

A: Each class has its own minimum and maximum enrollment. Classes that do not reach the minimum will be canceled (with no charges applied). Classes will close once they reach capacity, so early registration is highly recommended.

Q: What if a class is canceled?

A: If a class is canceled, we will do our best to make it up during the designated make-up week at the end of the 10-week session. Families will receive direct communication with details about the rescheduled class.

Music Lessons

Private music lessons are available for students in Kindergarten–Grade 8. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Please complete the online registration form through your Veracross Family Portal.

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MONDAY JR. BUILDERS & CREATORS Grades JrK - K

Offered By: Smart Educational Art

Day Monday

Time 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Cost $20/class; $140 total

Does your child love to build, design, and create? Then this is the program for them! Each week, your little builder will use teamwork to construct and create all with different mediums such as magnetic blocks and tiles, 3-D puzzles, Legos, and much more! Students will have a blast as they build their fine motor skills, enhance problem solving and critical thinking skills, and build friendships in Jr. Builders and Creators!

MINDFULNESS & MOVEMENT Offered By: Jeanette Milam & Tania Agness Grades JrK-2nd

Day Monday

Time 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Cost $20/class; $140 total

This fun and engaging class introduces children to the basics of mindfulness through yoga and playful activities that spark creativity and movement. Each session blends gentle yoga poses, expressive dancing, and kid-friendly meditation to help children connect with their bodies and emotions in a positive way. Handson crafts will give them a chance to explore mindfulness through art, while movement games encourage teamwork, self-expression, and confidence. This class provides a safe, supportive space where kids can move, create, and discover the joy of being present.

PAWS & POSE: COUGAR YOGA CLUB Offered By: Angela Hernandez Grades

Day

Time

Cost

3rd-7th

Monday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$22/class; $154 total

Cougars, are you ready to flow, focus, and feel fantastic? Join us on an after-school yoga adventure led by a certified yoga instructor. Students will explore playful movement, calming breath-work, and mindful moments that build strength inside and out. Each session blends fun yoga poses with simple techniques to help manage stress, boost focus, and support emotional balance. Whether we’re stretching like cougars or finding stillness like trees, students will discover tools to feel confident, calm, and connected— on and off the mat.

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MONDAY Continued...

THE STORY STUDIO Offered By: Michaella Neal Grades

Day

Time

Cost

3rd-5th

Monday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$20/class; $140 total

Step inside The Story Studio, where imagination takes center stage! Each week, we will dream up and create our own original stories through writing, comics, or short films. Together, we’ll explore how ideas grow from brainstorming to storyboarding, and from sketching to filming. Students will practice planning, teamwork, and creativity while learning the basics of storytelling, illustration, and videography. By the end of the session, students will have a collection of their own creative projects and a chance to share. Whether you write it, draw it, or film it...the story is yours to tell!

YOUNG ATHLETE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM (YAPP) Offered By: Donnie Hayes Grades 2nd-4th

Day Monday

Time 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Cost $18/class; $126 total

Join Coach Donnie Hayes for his young athlete performance program and be a Yapper! Coach Hayes has more than 20 years of experience helping to develop athletes. This program is designed for young athletes to help them begin the journey to reach their full athletic potential. The program will focus on helping young athletes develop one of the most important skills necessary for long-term athletic success. We will work on developing the athlete’s agility, footwork, and body control, and laying the foundation for strength development they will need in the coming years. The sessions will include a dynamic warm-up, a variety of agility drills (ladder and cone drills), and body weight and plyometric exercises. The athletes will find these activities challenging and fun. Join Coach Hayes to begin your journey to achieve your athletic potential.

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TUESDAY COUGAR SPORTS Offered By: Allison Landino Grades

Day

Time

Cost

K-3rd

Tuesday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$20/class; $200 total

Do you have a budding athlete who always seems to want to run, jump, and play?

In this class, students will be exposed to a variety of sports throughout the session. Sports will include kickball, soccer, Gaga ball and more. Students will learn the rules to the games and go over the fundamentals of each sport and have plenty of friendly competitions each week.

DIAMOND PAINTING Offered By: Melissa Fox Grades

Day

Time

Cost

2nd-6th

Tuesday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$25/class; $250 total

Get ready to add some sparkle to your afternoons! In Diamond Painting, students will dive into the colorful world of glittering gems, creating their own dazzling masterpieces. Each week, participants can work on a personal mini project or team up with friends to contribute to a larger collaborative design. This class is all about creativity, focus, and hands-on fun—no two projects are ever the same!

Come join us, place some diamonds, and let your art dazzle!

HOLIDAY BAKING Offered By: Chef Craig Rosekrans Grades

Day

Time

Cost

1st-3rd

Tuesday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$25/class; $250 total

Join Chef Craig for a fun hands on baking class. This session we will be baking a variety of sweet treats from scratch. Such as Christmas cut out cookies, gingerbread man cookies, reindeer cupcakes, red velvet whoopie pies, cherry blossom cookies, and mini apple hand pies. The kids will come home covered in flour with a delicious treat after each class!

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TUESDAY Continued...

MUSIC TECH FOR BEGINNERS Offered By: Brad Davis Grades

Day

Time

Cost

6th-8th

Tuesday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

25/class; $250 total

This class is designed for students who want to explore music performance, but not on a stage. In this class, we will explore all of the fundamental elements of music: rhythm, form, harmony, melody - but all seen through the lens of your Chromebooks. We will employ software that will enable you to create your own music - from original works to cover versions of your favorite hits on the radio. Through studying the music and constructing your own, you will start to listen to music in a new and deeper way. This class combines a lot of hard work, with a whole lot of fun!

WONDER LAB: WHERE ART AND SCIENCE COLLIDE Offered By: Courtney Mayo & Alison Cavicchi Grades

Day

Time

Cost

JrK-1st

Tuesday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$25/class; $250 total

WonderLab combines the creativity of art with the curiosity of science. Each week, students will explore an art project that covers a unique science concept. From chemistry-inspired lava lamps to painting with magnets, children will discover through imagining, building, and creating. Each week’s wonder of science will begin with a read aloud followed by an aligned art project that shows the science in action. Get ready for messy hands, big ideas, and discoveries that will spark excitement long after class ends!

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WEDNESDAY BEGINNER STRING ORCHESTRA Offered By: Anne Marie Samuel Grades

Day

Time

Cost

1st-8th

Wednesday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$30/class; $300 total

Have you ever wondered if you could play the violin? If so, this class is for you! Taught by Cannon’s String Orchestra Director, this beginner class will introduce students to basic note reading, posture, and how to hold, play, and tune their instrument. After one trimester, students are encouraged to continue their growth with a private lesson teacher, allowing them to advance at their own pace. This class is not designed for students currently in strings during the school day. Join us for the joy of music-making! *Students will need to rent a violin, viola, or cello after the first class.

CRAFTY ART Offered By: AR Workshop Concord Grades

Day

Time

Cost

3rd-6th

Wednesday

3:00-4:15 p.m.

$25/class; $250 total

AR Workshop Concord youth workshops offer a hands-on, creative experience where kids explore fun, engaging projects that blend art, design, and STEAM concepts. We have a variety of projects that the children will create over the next 10 weeks. Children are encouraged to buddy up and allow their creativity to flow. Your child will bring at least 5 projects home during the beyond the bell event! We have projects for every athlete, dancer, gymnasts, musician, artist and so much more. Join us for the unique class and have the best experience possible!

GOLF ACADEMY Offered By: Better Golf for Kids Academy Grades

Day

Time

Cost

K-5th

Wednesday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$25/class; $250 total

In this course, we will use fun games to cover all aspects of the golf swing as well as the rules and etiquette of the game. In our program, children will receive expert instructions on grip, set up, the swing, impact and the professional finish! Learn the short game, putting, driving and full swings! Open to all skill levels.

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WEDNESDAY Continued...

JUNIOR SCULPTORS Offered By: Alex Bresalier Grades

Day

Time

Cost

JrK-2nd

Wednesday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$20/class; $200 total

Unleash your inner artist in our after-school Junior Sculptors class! Get ready to roll, sculpt, and glaze your way to pottery perfection. With hands-on guidance, kids explore their creativity while making cool clay creations. We will focus on clay monsters, animals, coil pots, and pinch pots. Join us for messy fun and bring home masterpieces to impress the whole family.

COUGAR TENNIS DEVELOPMENT Offered By: Coach Lonnie White, Cannon Tennis Program Director Grades

Day

Time

Cost

4th-6th

Wednesday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$25/class; $175 total

Hit the court with Coach Lonnie White, Cannon’s Tennis Program Director! This program for 4th–6th graders builds fundamentals, consistency, and smart match play through fast-paced drills and friendly competition. Please bring a racket, water bottle, and tennis shoes/sneakers.

THURSDAY BRAIN BUILDERS CLUB: UNLOCKING YOUR SUPER SKILLS! Offered By: Rhiannon Bresalier Grades

Day

Time

Cost

2nd-4th

Thursday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$20/class; $200 total

Join the Brain Builders Club — an exciting after-school adventure where 2nd–4th graders discover how to use their brain’s “super skills” to stay organized, focused, flexible, and ready to tackle any challenge! Each week, students will dive into hands-on games, creative crafts, storytelling, and videos that bring executive functioning skills to life. This 10-week club builds real-world strategies through fun activities and teamwork — perfect for boosting confidence in school and beyond!

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THURSDAY Continued...

COED LACROSSE SKILLS Offered By: Allison Landino & CANNON SCHOOL Lacrosse Coaches Grades

Day

Time

Cost

1st-4th

Thursday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$20/class; $200 total

This class is taught by coaches and Varsity players of Cannon’s boys and girls lacrosse programs. Participants learn the fundamentals of catching, throwing, cradling, and shooting through a variety of drills and activities, while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment. Sticks and mouth guards are encouraged, but not required.

PLAYTIME LEGO ENGINEERS Offered By: Danielle Lucas & Rachel Spry Grades

Day

Time

Cost

JrK-2nd

Thursday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$25/class; $250 total

Attention all young creators! Step into a world of imagination and innovation with LEGO adventures! Each week, your child will take on fun and engaging building challenges designed to boost problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Students will explore a variety of building techniques, experiment with unique LEGO elements, and work together to bring their ideas to life. Let’s imagine, build, and discover— one brick at a time!

TAEKWONDO Offered By: Concord Taekwondo Inc. Grades

Day

Time

Cost

1st-6th

Thursday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$19/class; $190 total

Give your child an experience that goes beyond homework help and supervision! Our BTB Taekwondo program, offered right at Cannon School, keeps students active, focused, and learning valuable life skills in a fun, structured environment. Kids enjoy exciting martial arts classes, character-building lessons, and positive friendships, while parents love the convenience and peace of mind. Spaces are limited—reserve your child’s spot today!

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THURSDAY Continued...

YOUNG CEO CLUB Offered By: Tisha Drayton Grades

Day

Time

Cost

4th-6th

Thursday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$25/class; $250 total

This course introduces students to the exciting world of entrepreneurship in a fun, hands-on way. Through creative projects, students will learn how to brainstorm business ideas, design a logo, create products or services and practice marketing. This program encourages teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and confidence as students bring their ideas to life. By the end of the course, students will host a Business Showcase, where they present their creations to family and friends--giving them a real world taste of what it’s like to be a young CEO.

FRIDAY CHESS Offered By: Dominique Myers Grades

Day

Time

Cost

K-8th

Friday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$18/class; $126 total

Our chess class curriculum covers a wide age range and meets skill levels from beginner to advanced and is taught by a U.S. Chess Federation rated and certified coach. Analytical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques are emphasized as a tool for learning. Students will be assigned based on their experience/skill level.

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FRIDAY Continued...

COOKING FOR BEGINNERS Offered By: Chef Craig Rosekrans Grades

Day

Time

Cost

4th-6th

Friday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$25/class; $175 total

Join Chef Craig for an introductory cooking class! This is a hands-on cooking class where students will learn some basic knife skills and cooking techniques. Examples of some of the things we will make are Omelets, Fresh pasta, Asian dumplings, chicken lo mein, and Pizza. The kids will have a blast and come home with some delicious food each day, if they don’t eat it all before they get there.

INTRO TO PAINTING Offered By: Alex Bresalier Grades

Day

Time

Cost

1st-4th

Friday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$20/class; $140 total

Embark on a colorful journey in our Intro to Painting class! Budding artists will learn the basics of mixing colors, brush work techniques, glazing, and envisioning their own masterpieces on canvas. We will focus on learning the basics for how to use watercolor and acrylic paint. We will create works such as vibrant landscapes to abstract wonders, unleash your creativity and bring your imagination to life stroke by stroke!

Join us for messy fun and bring home masterpieces to impress the whole family.

SPORTSPLAY Offered By: Kidokinetics of North Charlotte Grades

Day

Time

Cost

JrK-2nd

Friday

3:00-4:00 p.m.

$23/class; $161 total

Kidokinetics is a dynamic enrichment program that introduces children to a wide variety of sports and fitness activities in a fun, non-competitive environment. Designed to boost physical health, confidence, and coordination, each session engages kids with age-appropriate games that promote teamwork, motor skill development, and a lifelong love of movement. Our mission is simple: to get kids moving and make fitness fun. Whether it’s basketball, jai alai, obstacle courses, or parachute play, Kidokinetics turns exercise into an exciting opportunity to help children grow, develop, and gain confidence through play. Come PLAY with us!

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Private Music Lessons

Please log in to your Family Portal to register for private music lessons.

Cello

Voice

Upper School Student Teacher Mon. /Wed. $25/class

Piano

Daniel Poissant Mon./Tues./Thurs. $30/class Monday

Guitar

Kevin Beyer Tues./Thurs. $30/class

Tuesday

Upper School Student Teacher Wed. /Fri.

Violin/Viola

$25/class

Anne Marie Samuel Tues./Thurs. $30/class Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

December 1

December 2

December 3

December 4

December 5

Jr. Builders & Creators

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

SportsPlay

Mindfulness & Movement

Cougar Sports

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Chess

Week 1 Young Athlete Performance

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

Intro to Painting

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Cooking for Beginners

Program (YAPP) The Story Studio

Paws & Pose: Cougar Yoga Club

December 8 Jr. Builders & Creators Mindfulness & Movement

Week 2 Young Athlete Performance Program (YAPP) The Story Studio Paws & Pose: Cougar Yoga Club

Music Tech for Beginners Cougar Tennis Development

December 9

Young CEO Club

December 10

December 11

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide Cougar Sports

Music Tech for Beginners Cougar Tennis Development CANNON SCHOOL

Young CEO Club

December 12

No BTB

Monday

Thursday

December 17

December 18

Jr. Builders & Creators

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

Mindfulness & Movement

Cougar Sports

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Program (YAPP) The Story Studio

Paws & Pose: Cougar Yoga Club

Week 5

Wednesday

December 16

Week 3 Young Athlete Performance

Week 4

Tuesday

December 15

December 22

Music Tech for Beginners Cougar Tennis Development

December 23

December 24

Friday

December 19

No BTB

Young CEO Club

December 25

December 26

January 1

January 2

No BTB

December 29

December 30

December 31 No BTB

January 5

January 6

January 7

January 8

January 9

Jr. Builders & Creators

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

SportsPlay

Mindfulness & Movement

Cougar Sports

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Chess

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

Intro to Painting

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Cooking for Beginners

Week 6 Young Athlete Performance Program (YAPP) The Story Studio Paws & Pose: Cougar Yoga Club

Music Tech for Beginners Cougar Tennis Development

Young CEO Club

January 12

January 13

January 14

January 15

January 16

Jr. Builders & Creators

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

SportsPlay

Mindfulness & Movement

Cougar Sports

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Chess

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

Intro to Painting

The Story Studio

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Cooking for Beginners

Paws & Pose: Cougar Yoga Club

Music Tech for Beginners

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Cougar Tennis Development

Young CEO Club

Week 7 Young Athlete Performance Program (YAPP)

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Monday January 19

Tuesday January 20

Wednesday January 21

Thursday January 22

Friday January 23

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

SportsPlay

Cougar Sports

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Chess

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

Intro to Painting

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Cooking for Beginners

Music Tech for Beginners

Cougar Tennis Development

Young CEO Club

January 26

January 27

January 28

January 29

January 30

Jr. Builders & Creators

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

SportsPlay

Mindfulness & Movement

Cougar Sports

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Chess

Week 9 Young Athlete Performance

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

Intro to Painting

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Cooking for Beginners

Week 8

No BTB

Program (YAPP) The Story Studio

Paws & Pose: Cougar Yoga Club

February 2

Week 10

No BTB

Music Tech for Beginners Cougar Tennis Development

February 3

Young CEO Club

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide

February 4

February 5

February 6

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

SportsPlay

Cougar Sports

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Chess

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

Intro to Painting

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Cooking for Beginners

Music Tech for Beginners

CANNON SCHOOL

Young CEO Club

Monday February 9

Wednesday February 11

Thursday February 12

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

Friday February 13

Jr. Builders & Creators

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide

Mindfulness & Movement

Cougar Sports

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

The Story Studio

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Paws & Pose: Cougar Yoga Club

Music Tech for Beginners

February 16

February 17

February 18

February 19

February20

Wonder Lab: Where Art and Science Collide

Junior Sculptors

Playtime Lego Engineers

SportsPlay

Cougar Sports

Golf Academy

Coed Lacrosse Skills

Chess

Holiday Baking

Beginner String Orchestra

TaeKwonDo

Intro to Painting

Diamond Painting

Crafty Art

Brain Builders Club: Unlocking Your Super Skills!

Cooking for Beginners

Week 11 Young Athlete Performance Program (YAPP)

Week 12

Tuesday February 10

No BTB

Young CEO Club

Music Tech for Beginners

February 23

February 24

No BTB

Young CEO Club

February 25

Week 13 (Make Up Week)

CANNON SCHOOL

February 26

February 27

B EbyY COANNDN O TN HS CEH OBOELL L FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION OR DETAILS:

Please contact Jordan Lauher, Assistant Director of Enrichment Programs jlauher@cannonschool.org

FOR PORTAL OR REGISTRATION ACCESS ISSUES:

Email support@cannonschool.org if you cannot access the Veracross Family Portal or the Beyond the Bell Veracross registration.

FOR PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS:

Please complete the online registration form through your Veracross Family Portal/Beyond the Bell registration.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

Any changes to your child’s dismissal must be submitted through the Attendance/Dismissal Change Request form in Veracross by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the change.

This ensures accurate records and a safe dismissal process for all students.

Thank you for your partnership and support — we can’t wait for Beyond the Bell!

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