A commitment to the whole child
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) strives to provide our students with a well-rounded educational experience and offers both after school extended day (late stay) and after school enrichment activities during the school year.
After School Extended Day (Preschool & Kindergarten)
The After School Extended Day program for students in PreNursery through Kindergarten is held Monday—Friday from dismissal until 5:30 PM, in the Afeyan Building. Supervised by our preschool teachers, After School Extended Day provides a quiet, safe space for students to play games, draw, or read a book in the supervising teacher’s classroom.
Afterschool Extended Day is billed through FACTS, see fee schedule below.
Grade Level Until 3:30pm Until 4:30pm Until 5:30pm
Grades: PreNursery – Kindergarten $15 $25 $35
Maximum Monthly Fee TBD TBD TBD
After School Enrichment Activities
Arts & Culture
Arts & Crafts
This class is an opportunity for students to further their art interests and skills while having fun. All supplies are included. This class is offered in two sections: Nursery I & II and Kindergarten – grade 2.
Խաղանք ու խօսինք “Khaghank oo Khoseenk”
This program aims to increase students’ proficiency in conversational Armenian through creative play. In a lively, cheerful environment, students learn new vocabulary and strengthen their Armenian conversational skills through short songs, interactive group games, and role play in simulated real-life situations. This class is for students in Kindergarten – grade 3.
Movement
Yoga Kids
Pretzel Kids Yoga helps children stay physically fit and deal more effectively with the pressures of school and peers. This program incorporates traditional yoga postures with imaginative yoga games and relaxation techniques. Children laugh, learn, exercise, breathe, relax and leave classes with big SMILES on their faces. This class is offered either in one section: Kindergarten – grade 5, or in two sections: Kindergarten – grade 2 and grades 3-5.
Sports
Afterschool Sports
This program is to foster teamwork and fine and gross motor skills along with fun coordination drills and sports games. This class is offered in two sections: Nursery I & II and Kindergarten – grade 2.