Mendon Center Elementary School
School Principal: Richard Albano | MCE PTSA Co-Chairs: Chris Delmage & John Pizzutelli
After School Enrichment Programs: Winter/Spring 2025
The mission of Pittsford PTSA's After School Enrichment Program is to provide safe and supervised after-school educational, enriching and/or recreational programs for school-age children in grades K-5. Building PTSA's choose programs based on their individual demographics, interest level, and parent commitment. All programs require the approval of the Pittsford District and the building principal.
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Please note: Programs on this page are for Mendon Center Elementary students only. Before registering your child for any ASE courses, please read the ASE Policies . It is especially important to read and understand policy #12 about parent volunteers.
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If a program is full when you try to register, use the waitlist form to be put on a waiting list for that program.
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This page currently shows information for the Winter/Spring 2025 session.
Registration for this session will begin Sunday, January 19th at noon and close at midnight on Sunday, January 26th.
REGISTRATION BUTTONS WILL ONLY BE ACTIVE WHEN REGISTRATION IS OPEN
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Disclaimer and refund policy: You may withdraw your child and request a refund up to 7 calendar days prior to the start of
the program; online payment fees will be deducted from all refunds regardless of refund date. Less than 7 days prior to a
program’s start date, or after a program has begun, only medical refunds (with a doctor’s statement) will be granted.
Refunds may be prorated based on the date of notifying the PTSA ASE committee; all expenses incurred by the ASEP or the
instructor will be deducted from any refund. Please keep in mind other after school commitments when registering that may
conflict (band, chorus, newspaper club, etc.).
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Use this form to add a student's name to any program that currently has a WAITLIST.
Let's Play Chess! Cost: $58 (13 classes)
Grades 1-2
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Class Size: 12-24
Dates: 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19
(No Class: 2/17 & 4/14)
Instructor: Rochester Chess Center Instructors
Join in on the fun of learning chess with the Rochester Chess Center. Chess is designed to build critical-thinking skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes in a challenging and exciting way.
The Rochester Chess Center has been part of the Rochester community for over 30 years and enjoys teaching throughout Monroe County schools.
Cricket Clinic Cost: $150 (13 classes)
Grades 1-5
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:05 - 3:50 PM
Class Size: 20 max
Dates: 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19
(No Class: 2/17 & 4/14)
Instructor: Parent Volunteers: Varun Jain & Sambit Mohapatra
Learn the fundamentals of cricket! This global game is enjoyed by 2 billion people worldwide and is expanding in the U.S. Batting, bowling, and fielding skills will be taught. Cricket matches are conducted throughout the season.
Let's Play Chess! Cost: $58 (13 classes)
Grades 3-5
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 12-24
Dates: 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
(No Class: 2/19 & 4/16)
Instructor: Rochester Chess Center Instructors
Join in on the fun of learning chess with the Rochester Chess Center. Chess is designed to build critical-thinking skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes in a challenging and exciting way.
The Rochester Chess Center has been part of the Rochester community for over 30 years and enjoys teaching throughout Monroe County schools.
Kidding Around Yoga Cost: $180 (12 classes)
Grades K-5
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 3:50PM
Class Size: 6-20
Dates: 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/22
(No Class: 2/20, 4/17, & 5/15)
Instructor: Julie Van Benthuysen
Kidding Around Yoga is, in essence, stress management for kids. Students in grades K-5 receive creative instruction in meditation, breathing practices, relaxation, and therapeutic poses. KAY incorporates a series of creative games and yoga-based activities that emphasize the "whole child," combined with original music designed for fun, play and active learning.
Ms. Mason's Art Club Cost: $120 (5 classes)
Grades 2-5
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:25PM
Class Size: 10-15
Dates: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10
Instructor: Concetta Mason
Get creative with Ms. Mason in MCE’s new Art Club! Come explore different mediums such as clay, sculpture, book making and a variety of crafts. All projects are well thought-out and allow for creativity to shine. Ms. Mason knows creating art is tons of fun and she hopes to inspire that spirit! A project will be completed each session. All materials included.
Bilingual Literacy, Enrichment & Fun Learning: Hindi & English
Cost: $120 (12 classes)
Grades 2-5
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 12-14
Dates: 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/22
(No Class: 2/20, 4/17, & 5/15)
Instructor: Parent Volunteer: Namrata Nagar
The goal of this enrichment program is to give ALL MCE students the lifetime gift of language and literature. Each session is designed to experience Indian subcontinent culture through stories, literary elements, Hindi calligraphy, conversation building blocks and STEM discussions. It is a serious attempt to expand students’ linguistic capabilities and enrich growing brains in a holistic manner with lots of happy and joyous learning moments. Join in on the fun of learning Hindi as a foreign language and travel to the other side of the globe right from the MCE library/classroom!
Drama Kids Cost: $180 (12 classes)
Grades 1-2
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 8-16
Dates: 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23
(No Class: 2/21, 3/28 & 4/18)
Instructor: Drama Kids of Rochester
Drama kids know that creative thinkers will be the next generation of learners in America. The Drama Kids International curriculum helps build creative thinking and literacy skills while also teaching children positive social skills. Our dynamic and engaging teachers present effective team interaction, leadership, confidence, and public speaking in an hour of fun, energetic activities each week. Come experience the Drama Kids difference... it's dramatic.
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Drama Kids Cost: $180 (12 classes)
Grades 3-5
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:05 - 4:05PM
Class Size: 8-20
Dates: 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23
(No Class: 2/21, 3/28 & 4/18)
Instructor: Drama Kids of Rochester
Drama kids know that creative thinkers will be the next generation of learners in America. The Drama Kids International curriculum helps build creative thinking and literacy skills while also teaching children positive social skills. Our dynamic and engaging teachers present effective team interaction, leadership, confidence, and public speaking in an hour of fun, energetic activities each week. Come experience the Drama Kids difference... it's dramatic.
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