ES After School Activities

Gr 3-5

Ms. Sanita Surrao

Join the After-School Cooking Club! Calling all future chefs in grades 3-5! 🍳 Get ready for fun and flavor as we explore delicious recipes, learn essential kitchen skills, and master table setting and dining etiquette. Each week, students will create tasty dishes to share while discovering how to mix, bake, and dine with friends in style. Let’s cook up some fun together! Don’t miss out—spaces are limited, so sign up today and let the culinary adventure begin! 🌟

Gr 1-3

Mr. Doug Brittain

Roll the dice on a new adventure! Board Games for Grades 1–3 will feature timeless classics to thrilling new discoveries. Your child will embark on a weekly journey of strategy, teamwork, and laughter. More than just play, we’re building critical thinking and social-emotional skills—one move at a time. Young Thinkers and Communicators can shine in a fun, supportive environment. Let the games begin!

Gr 1&2

Ms. Aki Fukuda

Discover the Japanese art of flower arrangement! In this class, you will learn to connect with nature, improve your concentration, and create beautiful living art to take home. We will invite teachers from ' Ikebana Interntional ' who teach globally.  Sashiko is a special way of stitching that creates beautiful white patterns on blue fabric, you will use aizome (indigo) fabric. If you are familiar with sashiko already, you will make traditional stitches on own bag which we will provide you.                                                    

The lesson curriculum is split equally: half for Ikebana and half for Sashiko (embroidery). Join us for a peaceful and creative afternoon.

Gr 5

Mr. Jeff Lewis/Mr. Cesar Golindano

Do you play an instrument like drums, bass, guitar, ukulele, piano, violin, or anything else? Do you enjoy practicing and making music with other people? Then this is the SASA for you. It's a long way to the top, if you wanna rock and roll. For those about to rock, we salute you!

Gr 3-5 

Mr. Musashi Ogasawara

Important Note: Students signing up for FLL Bootcamp will need to join on both Monday and Tuesday. However, you will only pay the fee for one SASA.The FIRST Lego League Bootcamp is a hands-on experience in coding and innovative problem-solving. Students will be working together to design, build, and program robots to overcome challenges, as well as preparing them for the FIRST Lego League Competition. Students will learn the value of teamwork, innovation, and resilience while having fun. Students will also learn the basic elements of the FIRST Lego League competition. Participation in the bootcamp will also serve as a selection process, and a group of students will be chosen to represent Seisen in the FIRST LEGO League next season (2026-2027).

Gr 1-3

Mr. Edy Poveda

Let us continue exploring the Spanish language through engaging activities! You will learn or review essentials like greetings, the alphabet, numbers, and colors, alongside vocabulary for family, hobbies, animals, and school. You'll also learn useful idioms and expressions while gaining a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture.

Gr 3-5

Seisen High School Students

Due to strong requests by our students, we have recruited high school students who will offer our first K-pop SASA. We will start with warm ups and an introduction to basic K-pop dances. When students are up for the challenge, we can try intermediate or advanced songs. We will also introduce other aspects of K-pop culture, including fashion, language, history, and music.

Gr 1&2

Ms. Lara Magtalas

Join us for a fun and creative Jewelry Making Club. In this hands-on after-school program, students in Grades 1 to 2 will design and create their own colorful jewelry and accessories using beads, string, and simple tools. Children will make bracelets, necklaces, rings, headbands, keychains, and other fun accessories while building fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence. No experience is needed, just imagination and excitement to create! Each session is playful, welcoming, and focused on having fun while making special projects to take home.

Gr 4&5

Ms. Katie White

Gr 3-5

Ms. Megan Ofstedal/Dr. Noel Jett

The Elementary School Choir is a perfect way to explore your singing voice and shine as a performer! The ES Choir will be featured at the inter-school Choral Festival held in May, as well as other smaller performances throughout the semester. We will sing many styles of music, You will sing with others while you work to be expressive and sing with beautiful tone. No solo singing is required, no previous training is required, all are welcome! If you have an interest in singing, this is for you! 

Gr 3-5

Ms. Aiko Yamakita

Do you like to draw or doodle? Do you like patterns and designs? Or maybe you want to find an activity to help you relax? If so, zentangle art is a just for you! Learn different pattern designs or get creative and make your own. This is a great activity that will help you work on concentration, hand-eye coordination, and even help you relax!

Gr 1&2

Ms. Regina Ekaputri

Do you enjoy making, designing, and building things? Come join this SASA and learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through fun, hands-on projects. Students will learn the engineering design process and solve different kinds of problems. From building boats that float to designing a landmark, students will get to practice their creative problem solving and collaborative skills.

Gr 1-5

Gr 3-5

Mrs. Tamari

Learn the basics of sewing and embroidery. Design and make your own bags, dolls and other items. Sewing equipment and materials will be provided in class. Absolute beginners are welcome. If you have sewn before, you can make your own project and learn new techniques. All student projects will be displayed in the cafeteria until the end of the session, then you can take your work home to keep! New students will be given a sewing box kit in the first class. Students who have taken this course before are asked to bring their sewing boxes to the class, and new materials will be given.

Gr 3-5

Ms. Aki Fukuda

Discover the Japanese art of flower arrangement! In this class, you will learn to connect with nature, improve your concentration, and create beautiful living art to take home. We will invite teachers from ' Ikebana Interntional ' who teach globally.  Sashiko is a special way of              stitching that creates beautiful white patterns on aizome (indigo) fabric. No experience needed! All material are provided. The lesson curriculum is split equally: half for Ikebana and half for Sashiko (embroidery). Join us for a peaceful and creative afternoon.

Gr 3&4

Mr. Jeff Lewis

Are you ready to learn a new instrument? In this SASA, we will start with ukulele, learning chords and strumming patterns through playing and singing songs. Those who have mastered ukulele (playing and strumming 10+ chords) will be ready to try acoustic, electric, or bass guitar. We have ukuleles and guitars at Seisen, but those with their own instruments at home will be able to practice even more. We will focus on having fun, developing our musical skills, and working towards a special performance at the end!

Gr 4&5

Mr. Matthew Bloomer

Gr 1&2

Ms. Serrin Smyth

Gr 1&2

Ms. Megan Ofsedal

Have you ever wondered how to play the many instruments you see in the music classrooms? This is your chance to learn how to play the Orff instruments including the xylophones, metallophones, glockenspiels, and many unpitched instruments. Each week we'll learn new mallet techniques and learn how to play different parts together, along with a short song. Join us for this exciting instrumental ensemble experience!

Gr 1-5

Ms. Kotomi Blair

Let’s calm our minds at the end of the week through the quiet practice of Japanese calligraphy. We will make sumi (ink), write with a fude (brush), and experience the spirit and tradition behind each stroke. As we explore a variety of characters, we will challenge ourselves, discover beauty, and express ourselves!

Gr 3-5

Mr. Guy Dormer

Step into a world of strategy, fun, and connection at our weekly Board Games Club! Each session, we explore engaging games that challenge your thinking and develop problem-solving skills, while also having a great time with friends. Sharpen your skills, meet new friends, and enjoy great laughs - no experience needed. Game on!

Gr 4&5

Ms. Aiko Yamakita

Gr 3-5

Ms. Serrin Smyth

Gr 2-5

Ms. Qing Zhou

Join Chinese Culture to explore everyday life in different Chinese cities through food, crafts, and creative activities. Students will experience how wisdom and beauty are part of daily life, while building curiosity and cultural understanding through relaxed, hands-on experiences.

Gr 1-5