Fall 2026 Session: After-School Enrichment Programs
We are excited to offer you the Jing Mei 2026 Fall After-School Programs! This session will run from Oct 5 - Dec 11 (8-9 classes depending on day of week). Dec 14 will be a make up week if needed.
We know many parents are eager to enroll their children in these programs. Due to room availability, we only have space to offer four programs this session. We appreciate your understanding and hope to expand our offerings in future sessions.
Rules
- We will follow a first-come, first-served registration principle. Please only sign up for one program as space is limited.
- Please note the grade limitations for each program.
- Please note we are using Google Forms this year to sign up (vs ParentSquare).
- PTSA members will have Early Bird Sign up, and Parent volunteers will receive priority sign up.
- Google Sign Up form will be released on 9/22 for Early Bird (PTSA members) and 9/24 for General Registration. Join the PTSA Now!
Registration Steps
- Please go to the Google Form link and sign up for your SINGLE desired class.
- Sign ups are time stamped. Registration will be on a first come first serve. We will save additional sign-ups for our waitlist.
- Those who also agree to be a volunteer are guaranteed a spot and will jump to the head of the registration list. Max of two volunteers per class.
- Early Bird will be offered to all PTSA members. To qualify, please join the PTSA by Sunday 9/20 to qualify for Early Bird sign up.
- Sign up for the PTSA here
- PTSA membership will be cross-referenced using your email address. Use the same email address to sign up for both the PTSA and Afterschool Program.
- Late enrollment into the PTSA will not be re-visited for Early Bird registration.
- Please note: Google Forms does not allow us to cap registration spots, so signing up on the Google Form does not necessarily mean you are registered. We will be collating the sign ups and will notify you via email no later than Tues, Sept 29 confirming your child’s spot in class. If you do not receive a confirmation email, that means your child did not get a spot in the class.
Payment
- Parents will be paying the PTSA directly and not the vendor. There are two ways to send payment:
- Zelle payment to financial-secretary@bmdl-ptsa.org and make sure to add a memo with your child’s name & class choice so we can track.
- Write a check to “BMDL PTSA” and drop it in the PTSA box in the front office. Please make sure to add a memo with your child’s name & class choice so we can track.
- Payment must be received no later than Friday, 10/2. If you do not pay by this date, you may forfeit to your spot to the next kid on the waitlist.
- Please make sure to write a memo with your child’s name and class choice. If not, we will not be able to track your payments and may need to ask you to pay again.
Chaperone (Parent Volunteer)
As a BSD requirement, we need up to two parent volunteers to participate in each of our after-school classes. This is important because:
- BSD regulations require that each after-school class must have at least one parent volunteer for the entire session. If there are no volunteers, the class will be canceled.
- Volunteers will have a GUARANTEED spot for their children. A 50% discount will be awarded to each volunteer spot, up to two volunteers maximum.
- If a parent volunteer is not present for a single class and there is no coordinated backup, that day’s class will have to be canceled - without refund for all students that day.
- Parent Volunteers are required to submit a Level 3 Background check. Please use the same email for all registration (PTSA, Afterschool Sign up, and Background Check) BSD Volunteer Background Check
- Please find volunteer expectations here.
Important Dates
- Sept 20, Sunday @ 9 pm: Sign up for PTSA to qualify for early bird registration
- Sept 22, Tuesday @ 8 pm: Early Bird Registration Opens (for PTSA members only)
- Sept 24, Thur at 8 pm: General Registration Opens
- Sept 27, Sun @ noon: Registration closed
- Sept 29, Tuesday: Parents are notified of confirmed spot
- Sept 30-Oct 2, Tues-Fri: Submit Payment to PTSA
- Oct 5, Monday: Classes Begin
- Dec 11, Friday: Classes End
- Week of Dec 14: Make up class, if needed
Monday Class 1
Sticky Fingers Cooking Class www.stickyfingerscooking.com
It’s THYME to TURNIP the BEET on what kids EAT! We are thrilled to announce the addition of a Cooking Class in our School!
These interactive cooking classes make learning deliciously fun. Students create tasty, healthy recipes while exploring S.T.E.A.M., culture, geography, and language through food. Each class is hands-on, engaging, and designed to build confidence and creativity in the kitchen, all led by experienced Chef Instructors. Each week features brand-new recipes! All allergies are accommodated, and recipes are always nut-free. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn new skills, explore global cuisines, and have a whole lot of fun in the process.
$265/session (materials included)
- Grades: K - 5
- Min 6, Max 24
- 60 mins, 3:40 - 4:40 PM (3:30 - 3:40 snack time)
- Cafeteria
- 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7
- No class: 10/5 (vendor not available), 11/16 (parent teacher conference early dismissal)
- Make up class, (if needed): 12/14
Tuesday Class 1
Xakary the Magician: Green Wand session SeattleMagicAcademy.com
Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic! Join the Seattle Magic Academy with their very popular magic class! Learn how to cut a person in half, give your friends super-hero powers, make invisible objects appear in a magic pouch, plus many more! This term is the “Green Wand” course. The 4 different wand color courses offered can be taken in any order, and all the magic is different in each course. Students gain communication skills and self-confidence in these magic classes.
$340/session (materials included)
- Grades: 1 - 5
- Min 12, Max 20
- 90 mins, 3:40 - 5:10 PM (3:30 - 3:40 snack time)
- Cafeteria
- 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8
- No class: 11/17 (parent teacher conference early dismissal)
- 12/15 makeup class, if needed
Thursday Class 1
American Academy of Fine Arts - Creative Art aafawa.com
Our Creative Art program is a hands-on, mixed-media art class that encourages creativity, artistic exploration, and self-expression. Students will explore a variety of art materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, collage, 3D construction, and mixed media.
Each project introduces students to different artistic concepts, themes, cultures, or artists while giving them opportunities to develop their own ideas and creative solutions. Our instructors adjust each project’s complexity based on students’ ages and skill levels, so younger and older elementary students can learn and create at an appropriate level.
$280/session (materials included)
- Grades: K - 5
- Min 6, Max 25
- 75 mins, 3:40 - 5:00 PM (3:30 - 3:40 snack time)
- Art classroom
- 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 12/3, 12/10
- No class: November 19 (Parent teacher conference early release) and November 26 (Thanksgiving)
- Make up class (if needed): 12/17
Thursday Class 2
Joyful Abacus - www.joyfulabacus.com
The abacus (soroban/算盤) is a traditional mathematical tool that helps develop number sense, calculation skills, and mental math abilities. This after-school math enrichment program complements the school’s regular math curriculum while helping students strengthen number sense, visualizing large numbers, calculation skills, and mental math abilities.
In class, students practice reading abacus numbers, learn how to move abacus beads using proper finger techniques, and gradually learn 5s and 10s exchanges. Through hands-on practice and fun activities, students build accuracy, focus, and number fluency. As their skills develop, they learn to visualize the abacus in their minds (“Anzan”) and perform calculations mentally.
$220/session
- Grades: K - 2
- Min 3, Max 15
- 50 mins, 3:40 - 4:30 PM (3:30 - 3:40 snack time)
- Cafeteria
- 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 12/3, 12/10
- No class: November 19 (Parent teacher conference early release) and November 26 (Thanksgiving)
- Make up class (if needed): 12/17
If you have any questions, please contact us at after-school-programs@bmdl-ptsa.org
Best,
BMDL PTSA Afterschool Program Directors
Donna & Tracey