A GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED
1. CREATE AN ULTRACAMP ACCOUNT AT ULTRACAMP.COM.
2. REGISTER FOR THE ACE OFFERINGS OF YOUR CHOOSING ON ULTRACAMP. THE WEBSITE WILL PROMPT YOU TO PAY FOR THE OFFERINGS.
3. ON THE DAY OF, PACK AN AFTER SCHOOL SNACK FOR YOUR CHILD AS WELL AS ANY OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED BY THEIR ENRICHMENT CLASS, AND SEND THEM TO SCHOOL KNOWING THEY WILL ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF FUN!
4. WE OFFER DESIGNATED CARPOOL TIMES PICKUP TIMES AT 4:30, 5:15, OR 5:45 P.M. (THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL 3:00 P.M. CARPOOL TIME ON WEDNESDAYS ONLY.) SIMPLY PULL UP TO THE SAME AREA WHERE YOU DROP OFF IN THE MORNINGS. STAY IN YOUR CAR, AND SOMEONE WILL WALK YOUR CHILD OUT TO YOU.
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TO PICK UP AT ANY OTHER TIME, CALL 901-677-2245.
After School Care provides extended care for students in a nurturing, community-oriented setting. Emphasis is placed on the whole child with opportunities for social, emotional, physical, and academic development.
ACE: After School Care is offered on school days from school dismissal until close (6:00 p.m. on regular school days and 5:30 p.m. on half days). Families may register for full-time care or utilize drop-in care.
Recommended for families who need care an average of 3-5 days per week
LL - 8th Grades
$975/semester
(monthly payment plan of $195 in five installments available) Half-days included in cost
Full-Time Care Policies: Advance registration and a minimum commitment of one semester is required to receive the full-time rate. Unfortunately, we are unable to apply the full-time rate to only select months.
Recommended for families who need care on an as-needed basis
LL - 8th Grades
$20 per day on regular school days
Drop-In Care Policies: Advanced registration is not required for drop-ins; however, it is strongly encouraged that families notify the Auxiliary Programs Office at ace@gslschool.org or 901-677-2245 ahead of time so we can expect the student.
Drop-in charges are automatically applied to the account on file in UltraCamp at the end of the week. (Half-day preschool students may dropin from noon until school dismissal for an additional fee of $25/day).
Packed with engaging programming, ACE @ Play provides students with a safe and fun environment on select days when students are off school.
Open to GSL students only, ACE @ Play offers holiday care with camp-style fun. We provide the same great care you are familiar with - just with all new themes and big activities fit for a spectacular staycation! To ensure ample staffing and materials for maximum fun, spots are limited in each grade.
Games, games, games! Enjoy puzzles, board games, and other engaging activities on this fun-filled day.
Friday, September 22
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $50 per student
Get ready to enjoy Fall books, pumpkin art activities, crafts, Fall songs, and Fall science activities during this fun-filled week.
October 2 - 6
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $50 per day or $225 for the week
Join us for a day of popcorn, puzzles, and PJs on this special ACE @ Play day.
November 6
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $50 per student
ACE @ Play is not included in the registration for After School Care. A separate, advance registration for ACE @ Play is required. There is a $10 late registration fee that begins one week prior to the session. No registrations are possible within three days prior to the start of an ACE @ Play session. Drop-ins are not offered.
Students should bring two snacks and a lunch, as the cafeteria is not open during school breaks. The use of room-temperature items, ice packs, and/or thermoses is recommended as food cannot be microwaved or refrigerated.
Enrichment offers classes after school to encourage students to explore, dive deeper into their interests, and master skills. This year's offerings are listed below with their page number, followed by more detailed descriptions with dates and costs.
To allow Little Lukers ample time to acclimate to school, there are no fall enrichments offered for that age group. Please check back in the spring for Little Luker offerings!
Join Mrs Wright and Ms Canon for a spooky, spectacular Halloween party with your dolls! We will have a sweet treat, decorate pumpkins, learn new hairstyles for our dolls, and play dress up! Bring your dolls and don’t forget to wear your costume.
Grades: SK - 4th
Day of the Week: Friday
Date: October 27
Number of Classes: 1
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Caroline Canon and Abigail Wright
Cost: $25
Join Mrs Wright and Ms Canon for a Cozy Christmas party with your dolls! We will have a sweet, learn new hairstyles for our dolls, and play dress up! Bring your dolls and wear your favorite holiday outfit!
Grades: SK - 4th
Day of the Week: Friday
Date: December 15
Number of Classes: 1
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Caroline Canon and Abigail Wright
Cost: $25
Preschoolers will explore a wide variety of art techniques and mediums through experimentation and play. Each week will focus on a different technique ranging from watercolors, drawing, collage, clay, building, printmaking, and more!
Grades: PK - JK
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Dates: September 12 - November 7 (No class October 3)
Number of Classes: 8
Time: 3:25 - 4:10 p.m.
Instructor: Katherine Riederer of the Art Project
Cost: $185
Building Blocks Soccer (formerly known as HappyFeet Soccer) uses nursery rhymes, songs, stories, and fun games with a soccer ball to maximize motor development. In one Building Blocks class, students get hundreds of touches on the ball, building their confidence in basic techniques while preparing them to be leaders on and off the field. Building Blocks Soccer has adapted their curriculum to make sure soccer is super safe and fun.
Grade: PK
Day of the Week: Thursday
Dates: August 31 - November 16 (No class October 5)
Number of Classes: 11
Time: 3:00 - 3:30 p m
Grade: JK
Day of the Week: Thursday
Dates: August 31 - November 16 (No class October 5)
Number of Classes: 11
Time: 3:45 - 4:15 p m
Instructor: Coach Diamond Cassie
Cost: $200
Chess Club encourages problem-solving, fosters analytical skills, enhances critical thinking, and strengthens memory. Members are taught by active chess players who meet the high standards of MidSouth Chess where “chess is an art, a science, and a sport ” All skill levels welcome!
Grades: 1st - 3rd
Day of the Week: Thursday
Dates: August 31 - December 14 (No class October 5 and November 23)
Number of Classes: 14
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p m
Grades: 4th - 8th
Day of the Week: Thursday
Dates: August 31 - December 14 (No class October 5 and November 23)
Number of Classes: 14
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Arlene Kleiman & Mid-South Chess Staff
Cost: $210
Christmas is coming! Let’s bring in the Christmas spirit by making Christmas-themed slime! Students will participate in slime making while also enjoying some of their favorite Christmas tunes and holiday snacks!
Grades: 1st - 4th
Day of the Week: Friday
Date: December 1
Number of Classes: 1
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p m
Instructor: Aisha Johnson
Cost: $45
Learn to hand-make pottery with Mr. Adam and his team of artists from Seize the Clay! In this series of fun classes, kids will learn all of the excellent tips and tricks to sculpt unique pottery pieces. Kids will sculpt two pieces of pottery in classes 1 and 2 then paint their creations in classes 3 - 4 Past projects include flower pots, ice cream bowls, Picasso-inspired silly portrait plates, animal figurines, and much more!
Grades: PK - JK
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Dates: October 11 - November 1
Number of Classes: 4
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p m
Grades: SK - 1st
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Dates: October 11 - November 1
Number of Classes: 4
Time: 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Instructor: Adam Loeffel of Seize the Clay
Cost: $200
In this class students will learn about the foundation of comics, character design, storytelling and world building. Students will get to create their own comic strips using different mediums as well as create a larger comic using a story they create.
Grades: Ist - 4th
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Dates: September 12 - November 7 (no class on October 3)
Number of Classes: 8
Time: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Instructor: The Art Project
Cost: $195
JoinMs.CanonandMs.Hensleyforanafternoonofcrafts!Experiencebraceletmaking,parlorbeads, makingmagnetsandsomuchmore!Ifyoulovecrafts,fun,andunleashingyourcreativity,thisistheplace foryou
Grades:SK-4th
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:September1
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructors:CarolineCanon&AbbyHensley
Cost:$25
JoinBedtimeMathʼsCrazy8s,atotallynewkindofmathclubwhereyouʼllraceacrossthe country,pretendtobeafirefighter,andmore!Youʼllhaveablastwithmischief-making activitieslikeNinjasontheRun,StuffedAnimalSwingandToiletPaperOlympics.
Grades:SK-2nd
DayoftheWeek:Monday
Dates:October16-December11(NoclassNovember6)
NumberofClasses:8
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:SaraRalston&AnnieChisholm
Cost:$145
Preschoolchildrenexplorenewmovementsandenhancemotorskillsusingintroductorydanceconcepts andrhythms.ClassesarebasedonthecelebratedBrainDancebyAnneGreeneGilbert,aplayfulapproach thatusesnurseryrhymes,freeimprovisation,andmovementsthatalignwithchildren’scognitive development
Thisclassrequiresspecialattire.Girlsshouldwearleggings,comfortableclothing,andpinkballetslippers. Boysshouldwearcomfortableclothingandblackballetslippers
Grades:PK-JK
DayoftheWeek:Thursday
Dates:September7-December14(NoclassonOctober5andNovember23)
NumberofClasses:13
Time:3:30-4:15pm
Instructor:NewBalletEnsemble
Cost:$265
Summerisleavingwithoutadoubt.Let’shaveapartyanddanceitout!Enjoythecelebrationwhile dancingtoKidsBop,eatingsweettreats,playingballtoss,andhavingalotoffun.Bringyourbestmoves, showyourbiggestsmile.Wearyourdancingshoes,it’sworthyourwhile!
Grade:JK
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:September15
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30pm
Instructor:Ms.O'Bannon
Cost:$40
Putyourthinkingskillstotestbysolvingriddles,unlockingpadlocks,andenteringdifferentcodesto escapeamysteryroombeforethetimerunsout.Canyoubeattheclockinthisfunadventureenrichment class.
Grades:SK-4th
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:October27
NumberofClasses:1
Time:4:00-5:00p.m.
Instructor:RobertWard
Cost:$45
ThisclasscontinuestheBrainDanceapproach,introducingmorecomplexmovementsandrhythms. Studentsareintroducedtobasicballetpositionsandfollowthestructureofaballetclass.
Thisclassrequiresspecialattire.Girlsshouldwearapinkleotard,pinktights,andpinkballetslippers.Boys shouldwearawhitet-shirt,blackshorts,andblackballetslippers.
Grades:SK-1st
DayoftheWeek:Thursday
Dates:September7-December14(NoclassonOctober5andNovember23)
NumberofClasses:13
Time:4:30-5:15p.m.
Instructor:NewBalletEnsemble
Cost:$265
BestFriendsForever.ComejoinMissMariaandspendtheafternoonhavingfunwithyourbestfriend.In thisenrichmentstudentswillparticipateinmakingfriendshipbraceletswhilelisteningtosomefunmusic andenjoyingtreats Bringyourbestieandlet’shaveagoodtime
Grades:1st-4th
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:October20
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:MariaPolk
Cost:$45
5,6,7,8…CallingallfutureGSLcheerleaderstoJoinMissMariaforafunafternoonoflearningcoolcheer moves.Inthisenrichmentstudentswilllearntwocheersandonedance.Oncestudentshavelearnedtheir routines,theywillgetthechancetoshowcasetheirgroovymovestotheirfamilyandACEfriends.Students willalsobeprovidedwithpom-pomsandacheerbowonperformanceday,whichtheywillbeableto keep GOSAINTS!
Grades:1st-4th(GirlsOnly)
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Dates:September1-September29(NoclassSeptember22)
NumberofClasses:4
Time:3:30-4:30pm
Instructor:MariaPolk
Cost:$100
IfyourLukerlovestoswing,jump,balanceandflip,thisistheperfectclass!Learnbeginningskills,fun stretches,andaerobicwarm-upsthatareage-appropriateforboysandgirls.
Gymnasticsclassesdonotrequireanyspecialattireexceptcomfortableclothing.
Grades:PK-JK
DayoftheWeek:Tuesday
Dates:August22-December5(NoclassOctober3andNovember21)
NumberofClasses:14
Time:3:00-3:40pm
Instructor:WingsGymnasticsCoaches
Cost:$280
Boysandgirlswilllearnorbuildonbeginninggymnasticsskills.Withafocusonformandexecution,our SKgymnastswilldevelopflexibility,strength,coordination,andconfidenceastheyjump,flip,swing, handstand,andcartwheel!
Gymnasticsclassesdonotrequireanyspecialattireexceptcomfortableclothing.
Grade:SK-1st
DayoftheWeek:Tuesday
Dates:August22-December5(NoclassOctober3andNovember21)
NumberofClasses:14
Time:3:50-4:30p.m.
Instructor:WingsGymnastics
Cost:$280
This1-dayhip-hoplinedanceclasswascreatedtoteachstudentsaboutdifferentdancesthatwerecreated inthesouthandwithinourculture.Studentsinthepasthaveenjoyedlearningthesedancesinaftercare, sothisenrichmentistheperfect opportunitytolearnallthemoves!
Grades:1st-4th
DayoftheWeek:Tuesday
Date:August29
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:AudajaBrown
Cost:$25
Whetherthisisyourfirstclassoryou’vebeenagymnastforawhile,boysandgirlswillbuildtheir gymnasticsskills,learningdrillstoimprovetheirform,strength,andflexibility.
Gymnasticsclassesdonotrequireanyspecialattireexceptcomfortableclothing.
Grades:2nd-4th
DayoftheWeek:Tuesday
Dates:August22-December5(NoclassOctober3andNovember21)
NumberofClasses:14
Time:4:45-5:30p.m.
Instructor:WingsGymnastics
Cost:$280
GSLKarateisamartialartscoursewithinfluencesfromTaekwondo,Kungfu,andKarate.PatrickRegister, betterknownasMr.Dragon,isa6thdegreeblackbeltwhohasbeenteachingatGSLforover25years. Theemphasisisonself-control,self-confidence,andself-defense
Allstudentsmusthaveauniformtoparticipate.Uniformscanbepurchasedfor$45onUltraCamp
Therewillbeakarate“show-off”onNovember13at3:30p.m.Allparentsareinvitedtoattend.
Grades:PK-JK
DayoftheWeek:Monday
Dates:September11-November13(NoclassOctober2andNovember6)
NumberofClasses:8
Time:3:30-4:15p.m.
Instructor:PatRegister
Cost:$150
GSLKarateisamartialartscoursewithinfluencesfromTaekwondo,Kungfu,andKarate.PatrickRegister, betterknownasMr.Dragon,isa6thdegreeblackbeltwhohasbeenteachingatGSLforover25years. Theemphasisisonself-control,self-confidence,andself-defense.
Allstudentsmusthaveauniformtoparticipate.Uniformscanbepurchasedfor$45onUltraCamp
Therewillbeakarate“show-off”onNovember14at3:30pm Allparentsareinvitedtoattend
Grades:SK-4th
DayoftheWeek:Tuesday
Dates:September12-November14(NoclassOctober3)
NumberofClasses:9
Time:3:30-4:15p.m.
SomestudentswillbelttestonNovember14at4:00pm Thetestingfeeis$25tocoverthecostofthe belt Allparentsareinvitedtoattend Evenifyourchildisnotbelttesting,theywillstillshowoffwhatthey havelearned.
Instructor:PatRegister
Cost:$150
Kidokineticsintroducesyourchildtoover20sports(includinglacrosse,golf,basketball,bowling,and more)whilealsohelpingthembuildself-efficacy Yourchildwillfurtherdeveloptheirgrossandfinemotor skills,becomeconfidentintheirownabilities,increasetheirheartrate,andlearnabouttheir musculoskeletalanatomy-allwhilehavingfun!
Grades:PK-JK
DayoftheWeek:Wednesday
Dates:September6-December6(NoclassOctober4andNovember22)
NumberofClasses:12
Time:3:15-4:00p.m.
Instructor:CoachMauriceBoyd
Cost:$250
Ready,set,go!JoinMrs.Wrightinbuildingyourendurancewhilelearningtoloverunning!Participatein relaysandracesallwhilebuildinguptoa5kdistance.
Grade:2nd-4th
DayoftheWeek:Monday
Dates:October9-October30
NumberofClasses:4
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:AbigailWright
Cost:$120
ExtremebuilderseditiontakesLEGOClubtothenextlevel!Completefun,hands-onultimatechallenges andbuildseachweekwhilestrengtheningcriticalthinkingskills,sharpeningcreativity,anddevelopinga loveforallthingsSTEAM(Science,Technology,Engineering,Art,Math).
Grades:SK-4th
DayoftheWeek:Wednesday
Dates:October18-December13(NoclassNovember22)
NumberofClasses:8
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:CreativeEducationServices
Cost:$280
JoinMs CanonandMs Hensleyaswepreparefortheholidayseason Togetherwewilldecorateasweet sugarcookieandcreateaChristmasornament Youwillbeabletohangupthisornamentproudlythis holidayseasonandmanymoretocome!
Grades:SK-4th
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:December8
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructors:CarolineCanon&AbbyHensley
Cost:$35
Amazingartfullofcolor!Makeacu-outtemplatewithacolorfulmagazinebackground Yourchoice,your design Thereisnowayyoucangowrong Everypieceisbeautifulandunique!
Grades:2nd-3rd
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:October20
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:Ms.O'Bannon
Cost:$45
Aprogramdesignedspecificallyforchildrenages5-12thatinvolvessmallersizedcourts,shorternets,kidsizedracketsandsofter,lessbouncyballs Thisallowskidstoplayoncourtsandwithgearthatistailored totheirsizeandstrength,makingthegamealotmoreplayableandfun Ourgoalistointroducekidsto tennisatanearlyageinanon-pressure,funenvironment Manyfungamesarepartofthecurriculumto keepkidsengagedandlearning.
Studentsmustbringtheirownracquets.
Grades:SK-2nd
DayoftheWeek:Wednesday
Dates:August30-December6(NoclassOctober4andNovember22)
NumberofClasses:13
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Grades:3rd-5th
DayoftheWeek:Wednesday
Dates:August30-December6(NoclassOctober4andNovember22)
NumberofClasses:13
Time:4:45-5:45pm
Instructor:Match-PointTennis
Cost:$270
KeepcalmandPajamapartyon!JoinMissMariaforanafternoonslumberparty.Inthisenrichment, studentswillspendtheafternoondoingfunactiveswhilelisteningtojammingmusic Someofthe activitieswillincludedecoratingsugarcookies,playinggames,puttingonfacemasks,andmore!Feelfree tobringyourfavoritestuffanimalaswell.Let’sslumberpartyon!
Grades:SK-3rd
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:November17
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:00-3:40p.m.
Instructor:MariaPolk
Cost:$45
ChannelyourinnerPicasso!Havefunmakingwallartusingfoodcoloring.Similartotie-dyewithoutthe mess.Youwillabsolutelylovethiscraftandbeamazedwiththeendresults!LookoutPicasso,there’sa newartistintown!
Grades:SK-3rd
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:November3
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:Ms.O'Bannon
Cost:$40
Buildyourownsweettreatusingpuddinginsteadoficecream!Experimentwithdifferenttoppings, syrups,andpuddingflavors Goaheadandcreateasignaturesundae Youknowwhatyoulike!
Grades:SK-3rd
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:October13
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:Ms.O'Bannon
Cost:$45
Createaspecialhand-stitchedChristmascrafttohaveforyearstocome
Grades:PK-JK(Sewistswilluseplasticneedles)
DayoftheWeek:Wednesday
Date:December6
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30pm
Grades:SK
DayoftheWeek:Thursday
Dates:December7&14
NumberofClasses:2
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Grades:1st-4th
DayoftheWeek:Tuesday
Dates:December5&12
NumberofClasses:2
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:LilyThompson
Cost:$50(PK-JK)and$65(SK&1st-4th)
There’snothinglikesaying,“Iseweditmyself!”Girlsandboyswilllovestitchingupnewprojectsand buildinguponskillseachweek.Projectsincludebags,stuffies,wearablesandmore!Noneedleexperience isnecessary.
Grade:SK
DayoftheWeek:Thursday
Dates:September14-November2(NoclassOctober5)
NumberofClasses:7
Time:3:30-4:15pm
Instructor:LilyThompson
Cost:$150
Grades:1st-4th
DayoftheWeek:Tuesday
Dates:September12-October31(NoclassOctober3)
NumberofClasses:7
Time:3:30-4:30pm
Instructor:LilyThompson
Cost:$175
Comelearntobetuneful,beautiful,andartfulthroughthis“musicalworkout"Studentswilldeveloptheir musicalitythroughsingingsongs,sayingnurseryrhymes,movingtomusic,andplayingavarietyof instruments.
Grades:PK-JK
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Dates:September1-October27(NoclassSeptember22andOctober6)
NumberofClasses:7
Time:3:35-4:20p.m.
Instructor:BradenJensen
Cost:$120
Makeyourownpendantusingasodacap!Expressyourselfwithapicture,word(s),sign,orwhatever celebratesyou.Itistheperfectconversationpieceandcanbewornforanyoccasion!
Grades:SK-3rd
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:November10
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:Ms.O'Bannon
Cost:$40
DoyouloveSquishmallows?Doyouliketoparty?Ifyes,Squishmallow-paloozasoundslikejusttheplace foryou!BringyourfavoritesquishyfriendanddressinyourPJstoenjoyanafternoonoffunincludinga craftandspecialdrink!
Grades:PK-JK
DayoftheWeek:Thursday
Date:September21
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructors:CarolineCanon&ReemRassoul
Cost:$25
Grades:SK-4th
DayoftheWeek:Friday
Date:September8and/orNovember17
NumberofClasses:2
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructors:CarolineCanon&AbbyHensley
Cost:$25
ForSugarandSpiceThanksgivingEditionwewilllearnhowtobakeanddecoratecupcakestolooklike littleturkeys!Learnhowtobakethistreatjustintimetoshareyournewknowledgewithyour grandparents,friendsandfamilyovertheThanksgivingholiday
Grades:1st-6th
DayoftheWeek:Monday
Date:November20
NumberofClasses:1
Time:3:30-4:30pm
Instructor:AbigailWright
Cost:$35
GrabyourlabcoatandsoarintolearningwithourSuperSTEMafterschoolclub!Scientistswillparticipate inweeklychallengesthatrangefromcodingrobots,programming,andsomuchmore!SuperSonicSTEM classesdevelopaloveforScience,Technology,Engineering,andMathinallofourstudents.
Grades:SK-4th
DayoftheWeek:Wednesday
Date:August23-October11(NoclassOctober4)
NumberofClasses:7
Time:3:30-4:30p.m.
Instructor:CreativeEducationServices
Cost:$280
Joinusasweexploretheworldoftheaterthroughfunadventures,music,andmovement.Wewilllearn theaterskillsandterms,buildaloveofreading,andincreaseourcommunicationskillsandselfexpression!
Grades:PK-JK
DayoftheWeek:Monday
Dates:September11-December11(NoclassOctober2andNovember6)
NumberofClasses:12
Time:3:30-4:15pm
Grades:SK-1st
DayoftheWeek:Monday
Dates:September11-December11(NoclassOctober2andNovember6)
NumberofClasses:12
Time:4:30-5:15p.m.
Instructor:SunFishChildren'sTheatre
Cost:$195
Have you ever wondered how “we’re all the same but different”? Put on your seatbelts and travel the world with Ms. Rassoul! Sail through four countries over 4 weeks, exploring traditions and cultures through fun books and exciting crafts.
Grades: PK - JK
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Date: October 25 - November 15
Number of Classes: 4
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Reem Rassoul and Jenna Bencini
Cost: $100
Boo! Join Ms. Aisha for a fun trick or treat session! Students will participate in a glow in the dark hunt for candy and also enjoy some Halloween treats!
Grades: 1st - 4th
Day of the Week: Monday
Date: October 30
Number of Classes: 1
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Aisha Johnson
Cost: $35
Let’s make dream catchers a little more magical! Students will participate in making a unicorn themed dream catcher! Let’s have some fun and dream on!
Grades: 1st - 4th
Day of the Week: Friday
Dates: November 10
Number of Classes: 1
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Aisha Johnson
Cost: $45
Join Mrs Wright and Mrs Chisholm for some after school Zumba on Mondays! We will learn several dances, traditional Zumba dance steps and make up our own choreography.
Grades: SK - 4th
Day of the Week: Monday
Date: August 28 - September 25 (No class September 4)
Number of Classes: 4
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Abigail Wright & Annie Chisholm
Cost: $120
Have you ever wondered how “we’re all the same but different”? Put on your seatbelts and travel the world with Ms Rassoul! Sail through four countries over 4 weeks, exploring traditions and cultures through fun books and exciting crafts. Don’t forget to bring your favorite travel hats and sunglasses!
Grades: SK - 1st Day of the Week: Thursday
Date: October 26 - November 16
Number of Classes: 4
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Reem Rassoul & Jenna Bencini
Cost: $45
Music instructors offer 30-minute lessons for 14 weeks. In-person lessons available only. Please note returning students receive first priority on lesson days and times. Students will need to bring their own musical instrument to the lesson (with the exception of piano, although they must have access to a piano at home so they can practice)
To register, please contact the instructor directly to ensure you are able to schedule a day and time that works for your child.
1st - 8th Grade Piano Lessons with Ms. Lucy Owens
Contact information: lucy.owens@gmail.com or 901-497-0691
2nd - 8th Grade Piano Lessons with Ms. Patricia Gray
Contact information: pgray@pgray.net or 901-493-0958
5th - 8th Grade Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet or Saxophone Lessons with Mr. Braden Jensen
Contact information: bjensen@gslschool org
Cost: $400
Established in 1988 and based at Grace-St. Luke’s Church since 2021, the Memphis Boy & Girl Choir (MBGC) offers a creative, unique opportunity for children to experience benefits that only choral music can provide. Choristers (training: 1st-2nd grade boys and girls; advanced: boys 3rd grade until voice change and girls 3rd-12th grade) will participate in weekly rehearsals and learn performance skills, music theory, history, and more for singing at seasonal concerts and occasional worship services
For information about 5-minute auditions, Monday and/or Wednesday rehearsals, semester tuition including scholarships, and more, visit www.memphisboyandgirlchoir.org or contact Dr. Patrick Scott, Artistic Director, at pscott@gracestlukes org or 901-252-6323
Training Choir
For students in 1st & 2nd grade
Mondays from 3:30-4 p.m.
To learn basic music skills and to learn how to sing
No audition required
Tuition: $100 per semester
Scholarships and reduced tuition are available for any chorister who may need assistance.
Memphis Boy & Girl Choir
For girls 3rd-12th grade and boys 3rd grade until voice change
Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 4:15-5:15 p.m. (only one rehearsal per week required)
For more advanced musical training and singing (a simple audition is required just to check voice range)
$150 per semester
Scholarships and reduced tuition are available for any chorister who may need assistance
Please Note: The MBGC is not managed by Grace-St Luke's Episcopal School or the school's ACE: Enrichment department While all ACE: Enrichment offerings are exclusively for GSL-enrolled students only, participants in the MBGC include school-aged children from the broader Memphis community Registration for this program is NOT available through UltraCamp
This enrichment program supports academic excellence with individualized help for all types of learners through tailored tutoring services, small-group study sessions, and select workshops designed to hone in on a specific skill or concept.
Tutors are current or former GSL faculty/staff members with expertise in their teaching fields. Each tutoring session is 30 minutes or one hour in length. To register, please contact the tutor directly to ensure you are able to schedule a day, time, and frequency that works for your student or email ACE for a tutor recommendation. Note: Faculty/staff members may only tutor students who are not currently in their class.
Cost: $35 per 30 minutes or $65 per hour
Harmony Swenson
JK - 4th Grades
Reading & Math
hswenson@gslschool.org
Abigail Wright
SK - 5th Grades
All Subjects
awright@gslschool.org
Sara Ralston
1st - 4th Grades
Reading, Language Arts & Math
sralston@gslschool.org
Annie Chisholm
SK - 6th Grades
All Subjects
achisholm@gslschool.org
Lyn Forsyth
5th - 8th Grades Math
lforsyth@gslschool.org
Russ Thompson
5th - 8th Grades
Math & Science
rthompson@gslschool.org
Allyson Campbell 3rd - 8th Grades Math
acampbell@gslschool.org
Charles Umiker
7th & 8th Grades
Latin
mrumiker@gmail.com
Giveyourstudentastructuredtimeandplacetofocusonhomeworkassignments threedaysaweek.EachlearninglabisproctoredbyaGSLfacultymemberand consistsofupto10students.Inthissmall-groupsetting,studentsreceiveample guidancefromteacherswhohaveexpertknowledgeofthecurriculum.
Session 1: First Trimester
Grades: 1st - 4th
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Dates: August 28 - November 9
*No class the week of October 2
Number of Classes: 32
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Katie Searle
Cost: $350 per session
Grades: 5th - 8th
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Dates: August 28 - November 9
*No class the week of October 2
Number of Classes: 32
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Russ Thompson
Cost: $350 per session
Session 2: Second Trimester
Grades: 1st - 4th
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Dates: November 13 - February 22
*No class on November 21, or January 26
Number of Classes: 31
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Katie Searle
Cost: $350 per session
Grades: 5th - 8th
Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Dates: November 13 - February 22
*No class on November 21 or January 26
Number of Classes: 31
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Russ Thompson
Cost: $350 per session
Do you have an 8th grader applying for high school? This one week intensive course will prepare your student for the Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE), an admissions test for private and independent schools that takes place on September 23. Ms. Forsyth has been getting students ready for ISEE tests for more than 15 years and will coach students for what to expect on test day and provide tips to improve scores. Students will become familiar with the test format by taking practice exams, refining essay writing skills, and reviewing important academic concepts that are likely to appear.
Grade: 8th Days of the Week: Monday-Friday
Dates: September 18-22
Number of Classes: 5 Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lyn Forsyth
Cost: $300
In addition to offering a group ISEE Prep Course, Ms. Forsyth offers 1 hour one-on-one sessions to help 8th graders prepare for the Independent Schools Entrance exam. Schedule one session to cover the highlights or book five to do a more comprehensive review before the exam on September 23. Schedule individual sessions early, as these book up quickly. Contact Ms. Forsyth at lforsyth@gslschool.org to schedule sessions. Available on weekends
Instructor: Lyn Forsyth
Cost: $65 per session
If you have an eighth grader taking a high school placement test this year, we are offering a one-week after school review of all the math covered on the exam.
Grade: 8th Days of the Week: Monday-Friday
Dates: November 13-17
Number of Classes: 5
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lyn Forsyth
Cost: $300
In addition to offering a group math prep for the high school placement test, Ms. Forsyth offers 1 hour one-on-one sessions to help 8th graders prepare for the placement test. Contact Ms. Forsyth at lforsyth@gslschool.org to determine how many sessions your student might require. Available on weekends
Instructor: Lyn Forsyth
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Enrichment classes will not meet on school half days or holidays. No credit or refund will be given for students who are registered for more than one program on a particular day or time. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure a student is not registered for overlapping classes. Prorated credits or refunds will not be given for student absences from enrichment classes.
Students attending an enrichment class will attend After School Care for no additional charge prior to the start of their enrichment class. However, students must be picked up immediately after the end of the enrichment class at the next designated carpool time. Otherwise, a $20 drop-in fee will apply to attend After School Care after the class. (See the Dismissal section to view the entire policy.)
Advance registration for enrichment classes is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until three days prior to the start of the class or when spots have been filled. No registrations are possible within 24 hours prior to the start of the class.
In addition to GSL's Technology Acceptable Use Policy*, the following policies apply:
The educational tools used during enrichment courses are chosen at the discretion of the camp instructor/vendor and may not coincide with the tools chosen by Grace-St. Luke’s. We ask that you cooperate with instructors/vendors in supplying your child with the software necessary to attend enrichment services, dependent on the course.
*Available in the 2023-24 Parent/Student Handbook
All policies and procedures in GSL’s parent/student handbooks apply to ACE. The following are additional policies specific to ACE.
GSL uses UltraCamp to manage all ACE registrations and billing activity. An UltraCamp account with a valid credit card on file is required to register for all ACE programs.
Before registering, new families should: 1. 2.
Create an UltraCamp account
Add a credit card
To register: 1. 2.
View upcoming sessions and select the offering your child is interested in attending Proceed to checkout and pay the fee
Program fees must be paid in full three days prior to the start of the program for a student to be enrolled. Registration closes three business days prior to the start of the program. Program dates, times, and locations can be found in UltraCamp or in the ACE brochure.
ACE reserves the right to reschedule, modify, or cancel a program for reasons such as, but not exclusive to, insufficient enrollment or instructor illness In the event of a cancellation by the school, a full credit will be issued to the student’s UltraCamp account.
In the event of a cancellation by a family for After School Care or ACE @ Play, parents must email ace@gslschool.org five days prior to the start of the program in order to receive credit. If not cancelled before this time, no credit will be given. No prorated credits or refunds will be given for student absences from enrichment classes, regardless of advance notice.
Parents are asked to communicate with ACE regarding any change in your child’s attendance in ACE by calling the ACE office at 901-677-2245 or emailing ace@gslschool.org.
If a student did not attend school on a given day, then he or she is not eligible to participate in ACE activities that afternoon. No prorated credits or refunds will be given for student absences.
Students must be supervised on campus at all times. Therefore, an on-campus student not checked into another program will be required to attend After School Care. If not registered for Full-Time After School Care, a drop-in fee will apply.
ACE offers staggered dismissal times that coincide with the end of enrichment classes. Families may pick up in carpool line at these designated times of 4:30, 5:15, or 5:45 p.m. after their child's enrichment ends. On Wednesdays, families have an additional choice to pick up at 3:00 p.m. Parents may pick up outside these hours by calling the ACE office at 901-677-2245. Students may also go back to after care (charges will apply).
At the Preschool, parents should pull up to the red awning in the Miss Lee’s lot. Please be prepared to buckle your child in once he or she is brought to you. In Lower School, parents should pull up to the circle driveway. In Middle School, parents should pull up to the awning next to the middle school building on Lemaster Street. An ACE staff member will check your identification, then bring your child to you. Please be prepared to wait in your vehicle for a few minutes, as your child will need time to gather his or her items. Remain in your vehicle unless your child needs assistance getting into the vehicle and buckling. Parents with children in multiple divisions will need to go through each carpool line separately, so please plan accordingly.
Students will only be released to an adult listed on the approved pick-up list. Parents may make arrangements for someone other than those listed to pick up a child by informing the ACE office in writing at ace@gslschool.org. Anyone picking up may be asked to show valid picture identification until the staff become familiar with them.
Parents with students who walk home independently in After School Care should notify the ACE office in writing in advance and include the time when the student should depart campus.
Program-wide information appears in the weekly eNews. Additionally, any changes to programs will be emailed to the parents of participants.
Unless parents notify the Director of Auxiliary Programs in writing, families consent to the use, publication, and copyright by GSL of any material created by their child and of any photographs, video, and/or audio recordings in which their child may appear in programs or activities of GSL. Parents allow the usage of these materials in any of GSL’s publications and promotional materials, via print, radio, television, outdoor, internet, and social media. The foregoing consent shall extend beyond a child’s registration in this program.
Students have an opportunity to eat a snack in after school care. All students are required to bring a pre-packaged afternoon snack each day. Parents are encouraged to send snacks in easy to open containers that require minimal adult assistance.
During ACE @ Play, students should bring two snacks and a lunch, as the cafeteria is not open during school breaks. No food can be microwaved or refrigerated, so the use of roomtemperature items, ice packs, and/or thermoses is recommended.
It is expected that every student utilizing ACE adhere to the school's procedures and standards of behavior, which are located in the handbook on GSL’s website. ACE reserves the right to dismiss any student from the program.
We strive to develop connections within our ACE community, and to help foster these connections, personal electronics such as cell phones and tablets are not allowed. Students will be allowed to use the office phone to contact a parent if needed, and parents are encouraged to call the office at 901-677-2245 if you need to contact your child. ACE staff may give permission for school-owned tablets or laptops to be used during closely supervised homework times.
Students who are experiencing symptoms of a communicable illness or disease will be separated from the group, and the parent will be contacted immediately and asked to make arrangements to pick up the student. Expedient action to pick up the student within the hour will be required for his or her own personal care. ACE will follow GSL’s protocols for any child who is experiencing symptoms.
A late pick-up fee of $5 per minute will be charged for any student whose parent is not waiting in the last carpool line promptly at closing time. Parents should inform the staff if they will be late by calling the office at 901-677-2245.
