TriDistrict Community Education

Discover the perfect harmony of mind, body, and creativity in this unique course where yoga meets art. Students will engage in calming yoga practices designed to enhance focus and relaxation—no prior yoga experience needed, and all skill levels are welcome! Alongside yoga, students will explore the five elements of design—line, shape, color, texture, and space—through expressive art projects. This fusion experience encourages mindfulness, self-expression, and a deeper connection to your inner calm as you create beautiful artwork inspired by your yoga journey. Embrace balance, creativity, and tranquility all in one inspiring class! Taught by: Ms. Abigail Beran, Pilot Knob Building Sub

Wizards of Chess, Chess Club! Join us in learning this National Award Winning Program! Learning the game of chess promotes imagination, creativity, develops memory, teaches independence, inspires self-motivation, and develops a logical way of thinking. Students of all levels are welcome. Yes, even if your student does not know how to play, we will teach them! Each session is filled with different material, and all learning is done with encouragement and fun on an individual personal level! All in-class equipment is provided. Instructor: Veronica Harrison--owner of Wizard of Chess ¡Los magos del ajedrez, Club de Ajedrez! (Grados: K-4) ¡Únase a nosotros para aprender este programa ganador de premios nacionales! Aprender el juego de ajedrez promueve la imaginación, la creatividad, desarrolla la memoria, enseña la independencia, inspira la automotivación y desarrolla una forma lógica de pensar. Los estudiantes de todos los niveles son bienvenidos. Sí, incluso si su hijo(a) no sabe jugar, ¡se lo enseñaremos! ¡Cada sesión está llena de material diferente y todo el aprendizaje se realiza con estímulo y diversión a un nivel personal e individual! Se proporciona todo el equipo de la clase. Instructora: Verónica Harrison - propietaria de los magos del ajedrez- "Wizard of Chess"

Jump into an exciting blend of reading and active fun in this energetic course! Students bring the action to life with running activities that get their bodies moving, and then will dive into engaging stories and books. This dynamic combination supports literacy skills while promoting physical fitness and teamwork. Perfect for students who love to read and play, Page-turns and Dash! makes learning active, social, and super fun! Taught by: Ms. Abigail Beran, Pilot Knob Building Sub

In this hands-on coding club, young learners will use the popular Scratch platform to design and build their own animated stories, games, and interactive projects. We'll start with the basics of visual block-based programming, then progress to more advanced projects. Students will develop their creativity and problem-solving skills in a fun, collaborative, and low-pressure environment. No prior coding experience is necessary—just a love for computers and creating! Taught by Pilot Knob STEM Specialist and Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Link-Valenstein

Prepare your child for a global world with a 16 week or 8 week adventure in Spanish! Through Futura’s dynamic and interactive approach, students will practice useful Spanish expressions in fun, real-life contexts. There will be 3 options for this class, register for one that works best for you: 1. 16 week course-both Fall and Winter Session: Topics-- Let’s Travel! & Let's Explore! 2. First 8 weeks- Fall session: Topic: Let's Travel! Hop aboard for an exciting Spanish adventure in ¡Vamos a Viajar! (Let’s Travel!) In this hands-on course, students will learn key travel phrases, order on a plane, use passports, and ask for prices—all in Spanish! With engaging activities and real-world scenarios, they’ll be speaking Spanish in no time. 3. Second 8 weeks-Winter Session: Topic: Let's Explore! Ready to discover places and have a Spanish adventure? This interactive course ¡Vamos a Explorar! (Let’s Explore!), focuses on practical travel vocabulary, like bartering at markets and ordering at restaurants. Through dynamic activities, students will build confidence in speaking Spanish while exploring vibrant traditions. Get ready to explore, connect, and develop a deeper appreciation for the Spanish language in an exciting and supportive environment. ¡Vámonos! Get ready to explore, connect, and develop a deeper appreciation for the Spanish language in an exciting and supportive environment. ¡Vámonos! What is Futura Language Professionals? Futura Language Professionals is a community-based language organization. We have been a leader and a pioneer in Spanish language programming since 2001. We are proud to say that thousands of children have been touched by foreign language instruction because of Futura programming. We partner with local schools in our communities to provide a convenient, onsite and long-term language program at an affordable price. Who instructs the Futura classes? Our teachers come from a wide range of backgrounds from former Spanish teachers with Masters Degrees in Education who are now stay at home moms, to native speakers who want to share their language and culture with us, to juniors and seniors majoring in Education or Spanish in college. All of our teachers have fluency or near fluency in the Spanish language and experience working with children. Additionally, most Futura instructors have lived or studied in Spanish speaking countries.

Jump into an exciting blend of reading and active fun in this energetic course! Students bring the action to life with running activities that get their bodies moving, and then will dive into engaging stories and books. This dynamic combination supports literacy skills while promoting physical fitness and teamwork. Perfect for students who love to read and play, Page-turns and Dash! makes learning active, social, and super fun! Taught by: Ms. Abigail Beran, Pilot Knob Building Sub