Student Life

After School Programs



Pegasus After School Programs include classes that enrich and support students' passions and interests. A variety of classes are offered during the first and second semesters.

Online registration is now available or for the spring semester. Click here to access the Dismissal Program from your Resource Board and enroll your child in a class. Classes begin January 25.

Listed below are detailed descriptions of each class being offered including full course descriptions, background information about instructors and pricing.

Click here to download the flow chart for all second semester afer school activities.

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  • Art with Mrs. Petralia (K–Grade 2)

    K – Grade 2
    Begins 1/31/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Thursdays, 2:40-3:00 p.m. (Extended Day) 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Class)
    Location: Small Art Room
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 20

    Instructor:  Lindsay Petralia, The Pegasus School, 513-259-1290

    Calling all artists in Kindergarten through Second Grades! Come to the art studio and create your own masterpieces! During this drawing and painting class, explore a variety of media, from paint to pastel. Build both realistic drawing skills as well as imaginative and creative expression. Artwork from master artists such as Picasso, van Gogh and Monet will also be introduced to use as inspiration. Projects will be designed to meet students' unique interests and enhance their art classroom experience.

    Cost $375

    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Lindsay Petralia

  • Basketball (K–Grade 8)

    5-Eleven Hoops

    K – Grade 2
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/3/19
    Mondays, 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
    Location: Basketball Court
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 10*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Grades: 3–5
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/3/19
    Mondays, 3:10 to 4:10 p.m.
    Location: Basketball Court
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Grades: 6–8
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/3/19
    Mondays, 3:20 to 4:20 p.m.
    Location: Basketball Court
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor:  Stacy McAlister Jr., 310-612-5440

    Learn how to play basketball and train like a pro! Here is a fun opportunity for boys and girls of all ages to learn the game of basketball. 5-Eleven Hoops classes are led by top basketball trainers, former collegiate and overseas professional basketball players.

    Players learn appropriate fundamental skills, drills and games to expand on the participant’s love of basketball. Participants will learn to develop their individual skills by working on conditioning and agility drills, along with building on fundamental basketball drills; dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, teamwork and discipline. Many of our drills and techniques can be used for other sports to make them an all around athlete. Class size is limited per age group so please register today! Waitlist will be utilized.

    Cost: $350
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: 5-Eleven Hoops After School Enrichment

  • Beginning & Continuing Violin (Pre-K – K)

    Pacific Shores Music

    Pre-K – K
    Begins 1/31/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Thursdays, 2:40 to 3:20 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students:10*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor:  Adrienne Miller, 424-299-2905

    Students will learn beginning violin through songs, games, and other activities. Violin basics such as bow hold, posture, rhythm patterns and fingering are incorporated into an individualized program designed to meet the needs of this age group. Students will receive conservatory quality instruction introduced in age appropriate levels and pacing.

    This class is open to beginning violin students and students with less than one year experience, as well as K students continuing from last year’s Pre-K–K class at Pegasus.

    Instruments are required to attend this class. Contact the instructor for referral and sizing assistance.

    Cost: $340 (includes a one-time materials fee of $20)
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Payment may be made via Paypal (Pacific Violin Studio) or by dropping off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Adrienne Miller

  • Beginning & Continuing Violin Class (Grades 1–2)

    Pacific Shores Music

    Grades: 1–2
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 2:40 to 3:20 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 12*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor:  Adrienne Miller, 424-299-2905

    Students will learn beginning violin through songs, games, and other activities. Violin basics such as bow hold, posture, rhythm patterns and fingering are incorporated into an individualized program designed to meet the needs of this age group. Students will receive conservatory quality instruction introduced in age appropriate levels and pacing.

    This class is open to beginning violin students and students with less than one year experience, as well as first-grade students continuing from last year’s Pre-K–K class at Pegasus.

    Instruments are required to attend this class. Contact the instructor for referral and sizing assistance.

    Cost: $340 (includes a one-time materials fee of $20)
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Payment may be made via Paypal (Pacific Violin Studio) or by dropping off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Adrienne Miller

  • Beginning String Orchestra (Grades 3-5)

    Pacific Shores Music

    Grades 3-5
    Begins 9/21/18, Ends 1/25/18
    Fridays, 3:10 to 3:55 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 24*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor:  Adrienne Miller, 424-299-2905

    Be a part of an strings orchestra at Pegasus. The fundamentals of string playing will be introduced in this dynamic new class. Students will receive conservatory quality instruction that will be introduced at age-appropriate levels and pacing.  

    This class is open to beginning violin and cello students and students with less than 1 year experience. No experience necessary. An  intermediate orchestra may be designed for more experienced players if the interest is presented. Throughout the school year, the orchestra will be exploring classical, fiddle, and movie music. As our orchestra advances, participation in youth orchestra festivals/competitions will be available to interested students.

    Instruments are required to attend this class. Contact the instructor for referral and sizing assistance.

    Cost: $360 (includes a one-time materials fee of $20)
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Payment may be made via Paypal  (Pacific Violin Studio) or by dropping off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Adrienne Miller

  • Chess (K–Grade 5)

    Academic Chess

    K–Grade 2
    Begins 1/30/19, Ends 6/5/19
    Wednesdays, 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
    Location: CMPR
    Minimum Students: 10
    Maximum Students: 25*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Grades 3–5
    Begins 1/30/19, Ends 6/5/19
    Wednesdays, 3:10 to 4:10 p.m.
    Location: CMPR
    Minimum Students: 10
    Maximum Students: 25*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor: Ken Sands, 714-390-2781

    Superb chess instruction catered to each child's needs at all levels. All students will receive two chess workbooks customized to their skill level as well as chess related prizes for every student. Trophies will be given to the winners of the end of session tournaments. Playing chess can help increase IQ and teaches children to: gain confidence, think deeply, solve problems and develop patience. A minimum of 10 students are required to prevent cancellation.

    Cost: $225
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Ken Sands

  • Cooking Without the Kitchen (K–Grade 5)

    LIFT Enrichment

    K–Grade 5
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 2:40 to 3:00 p.m. (Snack & Setup), 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Class)
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 8
    Maximum Students: 15*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor: LIFT Enrichment Instructor, Contact: info@LIFTenrichment.com, (310) 890-8704

    Cooking Without the Kitchen will take students on a culinary journey through Europe and on an gourmet adventure with 5 Ingredient Feasts!

    First, students will enjoy delicious and healthy foods as they take a culinary journey through Europe! We will learn to make Italian classics like Pasta Marinara & Italian-Style Chocolate Cookie Crumble, Spanish favorites like Veggie Paella and Tortilla Español, Greek staples such as Humus, Greek Salad and Shish Kabobs and we’ll finish in France with a Ratatouille Stew and Sweet Crepes with Fresh Fruit.

    Next, students will learn to make EASY, simple, healthy AND delicious foods in our fun, interactive cooking classic, 5 Ingredient Feasts. This session features tasty meals using ONLY 5 ingredients. 5 Ingredient Feasts include: Chicken Teriyaki with Veggies, Spinach, Shallots and Feta Brown Rice Pilaf, Breakfast Greek Yogurt Parfaits with Fruit and Homemade Granola, Quick Chocolate Mousse and more!

    In each lesson, students will develop their culinary skills while learning about nutrition, culture and even dining etiquette. At the end of the 17-week session, parents are invited to our Kid Restaurant where your children are the servers and chefs! Get hungry to learn the art of cooking.

    Cost: $510
    Additional Registration Requirements: Please click here to register online. 
    Payment: Online payment is available during registration on the LIFT Enrichment website. This is the only method of payment available this time. Thank you!

  • CORE’s Multi-Sport Class (Pre-K–Grade 5)

    Core Athletic Training
    www.coreathletictraining.com

    Pre-K–Grade 2
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/3/19
    Mondays, 2:40 to 4:00 p.m.
    Location: 1st Grade Playground
    Minimum Students: 10
    Maximum Students: 30*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Grades: 3–5
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/3/19
    Mondays, 3:10 to 4:30 p.m.
    Location: 1st Grade Playground
    Minimum Students: 10
    Maximum Students: 30*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor: CORE Upper Management, Contact: info@coreathletictraining.com, Note: If you would like to chat on the phone, then please email us asking to be contacted via phone, and we will be happy to setup a time. In the event of an emergency, you can reach out to Coach Sami at 949.562.9108.

    CORE After-School Programs fine-tune your child’s sports skills in a fun, group setting, while exposing them to important life lessons, such as good sportsmanship, teamwork, fairness, and appropriate peer interaction.

    The goal of CORE’s After-School Programs is to expose your child to the joys and benefits of being physically active while building their confidence in a fun and comfortable learning environment. CORE Programs are designed to individualize your child’s experience and ensure no child gets lost in the shuffle.

    Participation in CORE After-School Programs offers the perfect opportunity for your child to increase self-confidence, improve athletic and social skills, and strengthen essential values.

    Cost: $385
    Additional Registration Requirements: Please click here to register online.
    Payment: Please pay online during registration or by dropping off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: CORE Athletic Training

  • Debate Club with Mr. Conti (Grades 5-6)

    Grades: 5-6
    Begins 2/7/19, Ends 6/7/19
    Thursdays, 3:00 to 4:15 p.m.
    Location: E29
    Minimum Students: 6
    Maximum Students: No Max.
     
    Instructor: Jim Conti, 714-964-1224

    Are you interested in learning debate? Would you like to sharpen your research and public speaking skills in a fun and engaging way? Come to the after school debate class on Thursdays. We will investigate interesting topics, learn how to craft persuasive arguments, and students will debate each other. The class is designed to introduce students to the basics of the Middle School Public Debate Program (MSPDP) style of debating, the same style used by the Pegasus Middle School debate team. Students that attend will build skills that will be useful in debate, but those skills will also help for other classes. And, debate is fun!

    Cost: $400
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Jim Conti

  • Discovering Economics (Grades 4–8)

    Grades: 4-8
    Begins 1/30/19, Ends 6/5/19
    Wednesdays, 3:10 to 4:10 p.m (3:20 p.m. start for grades 6-8)
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 10*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor: Nathalie Kjellström, 949-877-9790

    Children are economists too! Economics is the study of choices people make to be happy. Children do this everyday when they decide which shirt to wear, which TV show to watch and what to eat for lunch. In Discovering Economics, students will learn about major economic principles through games, real-life examples and team discussions. In doing so, students will better understand the world around them, how business is done and how the economy functions. With a solid foundation of how the world works, children can apply the same reasoning skills to make better, more informed choices.

    Cost: $395
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Nathalie Kjellström

  • Engineering with LEGO Bricks – Battle Machines & Renewable Energy (K–Grade 5)

    Brain Builders STEM Education

    K–Grade 2
    Begins 2/1/19, Ends 6/7/19
    Fridays, 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
    Location: Conference Room
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: N/A; 1:15 Ratio

    Grades: 3–5
    Begins 2/1/19, Ends 6/7/19
    Fridays, 3:10 to 4:10 p.m.
    Location: Conference Room
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: N/A; 1:15 Ratio

    Instructor: Brain Builders Instructors; Contact: Stacia Lowe, Area Director, 714-360-1101

    Battle Machines
    Join us as we engineer machines that will go head to head in races and jousting battles! Concepts taught include gear ratios, inertia, and traction. We will be using electronics to make the projects come to life and students will face challenges such as our steep slope challenge on our custom rail track and a jousting battle. Students will also have a chance to earn a medal and receive prizes and awards on the final day!

    Renewable Energy
    After we complete our Battle Machines, we’ll move onto Renewable Energy! In this hands-on class, students will use LEGO bricks to harness energy from the wind and sun! Students will learn about renewable energy and engineer projects using solar, wind, and mechanical energy. Concepts taught include generators, gear ratios, and friction. Projects include building a windmill that creates electricity, a hand-crank generator flashlight, and engineering wind and solar powered vehicles.
    Cost: $221
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Click here to pay online, or drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Brain Builders STEM Education

  • Gaga for Google with Miss Miller (Grades 3–4)

    The Pegasus School

    Grades: 3–4
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 3:10 to 4:10 p.m.
    Location: Room PCC 22
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 20

    Grades: 3–4
    Begins 1/30/19, Ends 6/5/19
    Wednesdays, 3:10 to 4:10 p.m.
    Location: Room PCC 22
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 20

    Instructor:  Carolyn Miller, The Pegasus School, 714-964-1224

    Do you want to feel more confident with technology, particularly with the Google Suite Apps? Parents, are you hoping your child will learn additional valuable skills in tech, writing, and presentations?  Join me as we explore Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Get ready to learn shortcuts to make your time on the computer more efficient. Students will learn keyboarding, keyboard shortcuts, design elements for powerful presentations, and write a “choose your own adventure” story!  

    Cost: $375 (includes all materials)
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check in the Pegasus School office
    Make Checks Payable to: Carolyn Miller

  • Gee I Can Sculpt! (K–Grade 2)

    Please register on the Gee I Can website using class code: TPS101 or go directly to the class registration page by clicking here.

    K–Grade 2
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 8
    Maximum Students: 18

    Instructor: TBD, Gee I Can!, 562-712-1981, admin@geeican.com

    Sculpting with clay is a great way to explore colors, shapes, forms, and textures. Oh… and it’s also tons of fun!  In this class students will hone their fine motor skills and express themselves by making a different handheld sculpture each week. Lots of different things are created — from animals to bugs to rocketships, and beyond. The sculptures go home each week in a small protective box. There, they can be baked at low temperature (by an adult!) to permanent hardness — at which point they become an awesome plaything and a great keepsake.

    Cost: $255 (includes all materials)
    Additional Registration Requirements: Please register on the Gee I Can website using class code: TPS101 or go directly to www.geeican.com/TPS101.
    Payment: Online Payment Only — Payment will be completed online during online registration on the Gee I Can! website. No other forms of payment are accepted at this time.

  • Group Drum & Percussion Class (K–Grade 5)

    K – Grade 2
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/3/19
    Mondays, 2:40 to 3:15 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15

    Grades: 3–5
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/3/19
    Mondays, 3:10 to 4:00 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15

    Instructor:  Michael Karaba, Music Education Specialist, (949) 413-7247

    This Drum & Percussion Class is a wonderfully made introductory percussion oriented music course that is age specific and fun. Children ages 3 to 9 are welcome. When you sign up, your child will participate and enjoy playing rhythm on a digital drum set, acoustic drums, various ethnic drums, expressive singing, music reading, rhythm training, and their own individual drums that we will make in class. The course includes a pair of drumsticks, materials to make a real drum, a drum method book, DVD and CD, (more materials available).

    My name is Michael Karaba, and I have been teaching children of all ages to learn the joy of making music for a lifetime, and I have been teaching for over 37 years. I work with many schools in the Orange County area bringing to each the joy of percussion and rhythm.
    An inexpensive set of drums or single drum can be purchased from such stores as Guitar Center, Radio Shack, Target, Costco, or Best Buy and will help your child but it is not a necessity to purchase one to sign up your child, for we will make our own drum in class. For future reference, I am available to teach your child privately at your home or at my studio.

    Cost: $350
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at the Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Michael Karaba

  • Group Guitar Class (Pre-K–Grade 2)

    Pre-K–Grade 2
    Begins 1/31/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Thursdays, 2:40 to 3:10 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15

    Instructor: Michael Karaba, Music Education Specialist, (949) 413-7247

    This Group Guitar Class is a wonderfully made Introductory Guitar Class Method that is age specific and fun. Children ages 3 to 9 are welcome. When you sign up, your child will participate and enjoy learning to tune the guitar, scales, chords, strumming, expressive singing, music reading, rhythm training, and playing on their own individual guitar as a group and soloist.  The course comes with two books and two CDs, a tuner and other fun songs. These cleverly designed books help your child to interact with the CD's, which reinforces the lessons learned at school.

    My name is Michael Karaba, and I have been teaching children of all ages to learn the joy of making music for a lifetime, and I have been teaching for over 37 years. I work with many schools in the Orange County area bringing to each the joy of guitar and rhythm.

    An electric guitar or acoustic guitar at home from such stores as Guitar Center, Target, Costco, or Best Buy will help your child but it is not a necessity to have one to sign up your child initially. I am available to help you to select the guitar that will be the best fit your child. Class space is limited so please sign up your child today to ensure a place. I look forward to teaching your child. For future reference, I am also available for private lessons after school or in your home.

    Cost: $350
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Michael Karaba

  • Group Piano Class (Pre-K–Grade 5)

    Pre-K–Grade 2
    Begins 1/30/19, Ends 6/5/19
    Wednesdays, 2:40 to 3:15 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15

    Grades: 3–5
    Begins 1/30/19, Ends 6/5/19
    Wednesdays, 3:10 to 4:00 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15

    Instructor: Michael Karaba, Music Education Specialist, (949) 413-7247

    Music For Kids is a wonderfully made Introductory keyboard oriented music course that is age specific and fun. Children ages 3 to 8 are welcome. When you sign up, your child will participate and enjoy expressive singing, solfege, dancing, music reading, rhythm training, and keyboard playing on their own individual keyboard that I provide. The course comes with two books and two CDs (more materials available). These cleverly designed books help your child to interact with the CDs, which reinforces the lessons learned at school, at home. An inexpensive keyboard at home from such stores as Guitar Center, Radio Shack, Target, Costco, or Best Buy will help your child but it is not a necessity to have one to sign up your child. (The Lighted Keyboard at Costco is available for around $100.)

    My name is Michael Karaba, and I have been teaching children of all ages to learn the joy of making music for a lifetime, and I have been teaching for over 37 years. I work with many schools in the Orange County area bringing to each the joy of signing and rhythm.

    Class space is limited so please sign up your child today to ensure a place. I look forward to teaching your child!  For future reference, I am also available for private lessons after school or in your home.

    Cost: $350
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Michael Karaba

  • Gymnastics: Rhythmic, Ribbons, Balls and Hoops (Pre-K – Grade 2)

    Euro Gymnastics OC

    Pre-K– Grade 2
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 2:40 to 3:20 p.m.
    Location: CMPR
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15

    Instructor: Anastasia Cudhea, Contact: BB Ignatova, 949-838-5453

    EuroGymnastics, here grace and elegance create champions. Play together in a positive atmosphere and develop a sense of team spirit, strength, coordination  and flexibility. Learn basic rhythmic gymnastics apparatus skills with beautiful ribbons, balls, ropes and hoops. Put the skills together in beautifully choreographed creative routines to music. Have fun perfecting this fast growing Olympic Sport under the supervision of the world renown coach and Olympic judge, B.B. Ignatova, MHK.

    Cost: $330
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: EuroGymnastics Inc.

  • Hindi Language & Culture Club (K–Grade 6)

    Indus Heritage Center

    K – Grade 2
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 10
    Maximum Students: 20

    Grades: 3–6
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 10
    Maximum Students: 20

    Instructor: Ms. Kamaljeet Kaur, 562-546-3879

    Poems, songs, and stories are utilized to introduce transdisciplinary themes such as counting, colors, animals and family relations to our younger students. Older students learn to ask and respond to basic questions. Hindi alphabets and words will be introduced by utilizing non-traditional teaching methodologies. Communication through group games, songs and role-plays.

    Cost: $320 (includes materials)
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: I Learn Hindi

  • Homework Club (Grades 3–8)

    Grades: 3–5
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Mondays through Thursdays, 3:10 to 4:15 p.m.
    Location: Library

    Grades: 6-8
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Mondays through Thursdays, 3:20 to 4:15 p.m.
    Location: Library

    Instructors: Shannon Vermeeren and Carolyn Miller, The Pegasus School, 714-964-1224

    The Homework Club at Pegasus is designed to help students in the Lower and Middle School (Grades 3–8) begin their assignments, organize their agendas, and study for classroom assessments. The Homework Club supervisors, Carolyn Miller and Shannon Vermeeren, are California credentialed teachers that offer individual attention to any student needing assistance. Students who need reinforcement with a challenging area, or who could simply benefit from the organized homework time, are encouraged to sign-up for this great after-school opportunity.

    Cost:
    1 day per week $250.00
    2 day per week $350.00
    3 day per week $475.00
    4 day per week $575.00
    Drop in rate: $15.00 session

    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please login to your Smart Tuition account (link can be found under "Resources" tab of the Parent Portal) to pay for Homework Club.
    Make Checks Payable to: The Pegasus School

  • Introduction to French (Pre-K – Grade 8)

    Pre-K–Grade 2
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 2:40 to 3:25 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 10*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Grades: 3–5
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 3:10 to 4:25 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 10*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Grades: 6–8
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/3/19
    Mondays, 3:20 to 4:30 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 10*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor:  Mademoiselle Nathalie Kjellström, 949-877-9790

    The benefits of being exposed to a foreign language at a young age are tremendous and long-lasting, reaching beyond linguistics to improvement of cognitive functions, higher academic achievement and cultural enrichment to name just a few.

    Discover French with Mademoiselle Nathalie, a native speaker who will tailor each class to the students’ needs and interests. Expect lots of interactive group games, hands-on creative projects, songs and kinesthetic activities! We will learn French the fun way with material that is specific to each student. Additional take home material will be provided to those who want extra practice.

    Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Merci beaucoup!
     
    Cost
    Pre-K–Grade 2: $345
    Grades 3–5 and 6-8: $475

    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Nathalie Kjellström

  • Introduction to Leadership and Effective Communication (Grades 4–5)

    Grades: 4–5
    Begins 1/30/19, Ends 6/5/19
    Wednesdays, 3:10 to 4:10 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 8*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor: Unnati Patel, 347-244-9293

    Effective communication stems from the ability to influence. In this highly interactive class, students will learn various presentation structures, make sales pitches and practice impromptu speaking. They will also be introduced to effective storytelling, impactful use of props and multimedia and importance of tones and gestures. At the end of the semester, students will be asked to deliver a 5-10 min talk on a subject matter of their interest. The instructor is a passionate, high energy communications coach who brings together her 15 years of leadership experience in Corporate America & Harvard MBA to provide proven techniques and practical insights for effective communications. Course will be limited to 8 participants.

    Cost: $395
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Unnati Patel

  • Leadership and Effective Communication (Grades 6–8)

    Grades: 6–8
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 3:20 to 4:20 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 8*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor: Unnati Patel, 347-244-9293

    Effective communication is the ability to influence. In this highly interactive session, students will participate in a series of small group activities comprised of Harvard style case studies and improv games to help them become more impactful speakers. The course is grounded in our 3-prong communication strategy of building emotional connections, identifying an authentic style, and increasing awareness of external factors.  Students will be provided ample opportunities to practice through role play exercises and will be given individualized feedback. The instructor is a passionate, high energy communications coach who brings together her 15 years of leadership experience in Corporate America with a Harvard MBA to provide proven techniques and practical insights for effective communications. Course will be limited to 8 participants.

    Cost: $395
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Unnati Patel

  • Learn to Fence! (Grades 1–5)

    Gryphon Fencing & Fitness Studio

    Grades: 1–5
    Begins 1/31/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Thursdays, 2:40 to 3:00 p.m. (Snack & Warm-Ups), 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Class)
    Location: CMPR
    Minimum Students: 6
    Maximum Students: 16*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor:  Coach Ati Seifi, 949-419-4169

    Students will learn the basic movements, rules and tactics of this Olympic sport. Fencing develops discipline, concentration and coordination. The emphasis in this class is improving form and technique through games and drills. Students will do more bouts as a way of learning tactics and applying their new skills. The class will conclude with electric fencing tournament.

    Coach Ati Seifi is a nationally highest ranked coach, has a M.A in Physical Education & Sport Science, and over 25 years of competitive fencing training and coaching.
     
    Cost: $290
    Additional Registration Requirements: Students in Grades 1–2 are not required to purchase fencing gear (it is optional). Students in Grades 3–5 need to have their basic fencing gear, which can be purchased from local club, Gryphon Fencing studio (ask for The Pegasus School starter Kit), or call the Fencing Post located in San Diego.
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Atefeh K Seifi

  • Mindfulness in the Morning (Pre-K–Grade 5)

    Let’s Enlighten Together

    Pre-K–Grade 5
    Begins 1/30/19, Ends 6/5/19
    Wednesdays, 8:00 to 8:25 a.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 20

    Instructor: Jessi Moon Conder, 714-928-2520

    Science has proven that practicing mindfulness, meditation and self-awareness improves test scores, learning ability, emotional well-being and intelligence. Pegasus is excited to continue with their Morning Mindfulness Program available to pre-K through fifth-grade students.

    Cost: $275
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Jessi Moon Conder

  • Mrs. Conti’s Garden Class (K–Grade 5)

    K- Grade 5
    Begins 1/31/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Thursdays, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Students meet at Extended Day)
    Location: Kinder Garden
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 20

    *Please pack an after school snack.

    Teacher: Pam Conti, The Pegasus School

    Students will engage in science and nature explorations through hands-on learning in the Kinder Garden and surrounding area. We will make new discoveries of the natural world, study local flora and fauna using field guides, binoculars, microscopes, and more. We will also spend time caring for the Kinder Garden, learning organic gardening techniques and building our science knowledge while laughing, playing, and having fun in nature.

    Cost $375

    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Pam Conti

  • Robot Building Workshop 2 (K– Grade 5)

    Parker Anderson

    K–Grade 5
    Begins 1/28/19, Ends 6/3/19
    Mondays, 2:40 to 3:10 p.m. (Supervision of K-2); 3:10 to 4:10 (Class)
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 6
    Maximum Students: 15

    Instructor: Parker Anderson Enrichment Instructors, 714-292-0023

    Challenge aspects of your creativity and intellect while learning the basics of engineering and alternative energy sources. Build robots you get to take home every other week and participate in group robotics challenges using a variety of non-take home robot kits including Lego Robotic, K'NEX, and wind and solar projects. Hone your fine motor skills as you build intricate robots in every class! Great for new and returning students. (Take home robots will be different from the fall session of classes.)

    Cost: $255
    Additional Registration Requirements: If you have not previously enrolled with Parker Anderson online, please follow these directions to enroll:
    1. Click "Sign Up" to make a user account.
    2. Fill out parent, child, and school information (Type in "Pegasus" for school)
    3. Click on "View Enrichment Programs."
    4. Select "More information and to enroll."
    5. Click on "ENROLL NOW" then "Go to Checkout."
    6. Click on "Go to Checkout" again and enter payment information.
    7. Select "Submit Payment." You will then receive a confirmation email.
    Payment: Please visit www.parker-anderson.org to pay. No other forms of payment are accepted at this time.

  • Serious About Science (K–Grade 3)

    K–Grade 3 (Wednesdays)
    Begins 1/30/19, Ends 6/5/19
    Wednesdays, 2:40-3:00 p.m. (Snack) 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Class)
    Location: Primary Science Lab, Room E32
    Minimum Students: 10
    Maximum Students: 25*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    K–Grade 3 (Thursdays)
    Begins 1/31/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Thursdays, 2:40-3:00 p.m. (Snack) 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Class)
    Location: Primary Science Lab, Room E32
    Minimum Students: 10
    Maximum Students: 25*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor: Johna Bogue, The Pegasus School

    The Serious About Science (SAS) lab with Mrs. Johna Bogue provides hands-on science activities that will instill inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking skills, and capture students’ attention using the scientific method. Students will engage in mesmerizing lessons that will blow their minds and enrich their current classroom experience. With completely original, new, and exciting lessons, be ready to have fun and explore and start to see the world in a whole new light!

    Cost: $415
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Johna Bogue

  • Soccer (Pre-K–Grade 2)

    Super Soccer Stars

    Pre-K–Grade 2
    Begins 1/31/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Thursdays, 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
    Location: 1st Grade Playground
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 20

    Instructor: Super Soccer Stars Coaches; Contact: Anna Audler, 310-998-0010

    At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at his or her own rate while having endless fun.

    Cost: $287 (Includes a T-Shirt)
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Pay online at http://la.supersoccerstars.com/school/USER  with Username: PGU and Password: schoolsoccer, or drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Super Soccer Stars

  • Tabletop Gaming Club (Grades 6–8)

    Grades: 6-8
    Begins 1/31/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Thursdays, 3:15 to 3:30 (Snack) 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Class)
    Location: Snack in the Theater, Class (MS 38)
    Minimum Students: 3
    Maximum Students: 10

    Instructor:  Hope Magee, The Pegasus School, 714-964-1224

    Come join in our quest to bring together storytellers and those wishing for adventure to create a unique tale unlike any other using table top games like Mouse Guard and Dungeons & Dragons. Using imagination, teamwork, decision making skills, and a little bit of luck, this group of students will step inside a fantastic realm where they can be the heroes of their own story. Together, we will spend time exploring the limits of creativity and pushing the boundaries of storytelling while teaching life lessons through the experiences of the characters we create. If you seek interest, or have any questions at all, feel free to contact Miss Hope Magee. Any materials needed will be provided.

    Cost: $175
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Hope Magee

  • Tennis (K– Grade 5)

    K–Grade 2
    Begins 2/15/19, Ends 6/7/19
    Fridays, 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
    Location: Blacktop
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 10*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Grades: 3-5
    Begins 2/15/19, Ends 6/7/19
    Fridays, 3:10 to 4:10 p.m.
    Location: Blacktop
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 10*
    *Waitlist will be utilized

    Instructor: Kevin Springer, USPTA Certified, B.S. Kinesiology, 714-488-5345

    Coach K is back with an all new curriculum! Five weeks of groundstrokes, five weeks of volleys and overheads, and four weeks of serves/returns. Students will learn the fundamentals of the game in an atmosphere of discipline, fun, and competition. Class is  limited to 10 children so please register today! Wait-list is utilized. All tennis equipment will be age appropriate and supplied by Coach Kevin.

    *Please note this class does not begin until Friday, 2/15.

    Cost: $325
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office
    Make Checks Payable to: Kevin Springer

  • Tiny Tigers Karate with Sensei Tyson (Pre-K–Grade 2)

    Fit Defense Martial Arts

    Pre-K–Grade 2
    Begins 1/31/19, Ends 6/6/19
    Thursdays, 2:40 to 3:20 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 6
    Maximum Students: 20

    Instructor: Sensei Tyson (Tyson Gregg), (949)438-7333

    The Fit Defense Tiny Tigers program introduces students to martial arts basics in a fun, non-threatening environment. Students will develop physical skills such as balance, coordination, strength and agility while also developing important social and psychological skills such as respect, discipline, confidence and effort. Special attention is given to positive peer interactions, bully prevention and self-esteem. Keep your Tiger off the couch and away from the screen and help them build healthy social and physical habits with Tiny Tigers Karate.

    Cost: $290 (Includes Karate gi and white belt)
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Fit Defense

  • Vocal Singing Class (Pre-K – Grade 5)

    Pre-K–Grade 2
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 2:40 to 3:30 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15

    Grades: 3–5
    Begins 1/29/19, Ends 6/4/19
    Tuesdays, 3:10 to 4:00 p.m.
    Location: TBD
    Minimum Students: 5
    Maximum Students: 15

    Instructor: Michael Karaba, Music Education Specialist, (949) 413-7247

    The Vocal Singing Class will focus on teaching your child to sing to the music from many best loved songs from Disney as well as other children's favorites. This vocal class will teach your child how to use their diaphragm to sing with proper technique and to sing correctly. During each class, we will practice proper posture, vocal warm ups, solfege, dancing, music reading, rhythm training, and intonation which is the art of learning to sing in tune.

    My name is Michael Karaba, and I have been teaching children of all ages to learn the joy of making music for a lifetime, and I have been teaching for over 37 years.

    I work with many schools in the Orange County area bringing to each the joy of singing musicals and other showtunes together. Your child will learn to sing his or her favorite selections and will help them to build a repertoire towards auditions and solo performances. Your child will receive a a vocal exercise book and CD as well.

    Class space is limited so please sign up your child today to ensure a place. I look forward to teaching your child! For future reference, I am also available for private lessons after school or in your home.

    Cost: $350
    Additional Registration Requirements: None
    Payment: Please drop off a check at The Pegasus School front office.
    Make Checks Payable to: Michael Karaba

Meet the Staff

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  • Stephanie Kyle 

    Auxiliary Services Coordinator
    Bio
The Pegasus School is a coed, non-profit, nonsectarian day school in Huntington Beach, California, that serves students in pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. A Pegasus education equips bright, motivated students to achieve future academic success and make a positive impact on society.