Enrichment
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La Ballona Elementary School has a variety of enrichment programs sponsored by the PTA. These programs offer students the opportunity to learn new skills, practice a sport and more. Most of your favorites, such as Chess, Novel Writing, and Gardening are back for Spring session, as well as some exciting new options like Singing Class — Rhythms and Songs of the Americas.
We’re using a new online registration platform this session called 6Crickets. **Note that when you register for certain classes, you will be entered into a lottery. When registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions. See additional information about how to register here.
Spring session dates: April 10, 2023 - June 2, 2023 (no class May 29th)
Register online by March 26, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
How to Enroll
We’re using a new online registration platform this session called 6Crickets. Register here. Note that when you register for most classes, you will be entered into a lottery. When registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions. See additional information about how to register here. Families will be notified by email at least one week in advance of the class start date about acceptance. Please respond as soon as possible to that email if you are not planning to take the class so that we can offer the spot to another student. We make every effort to assign siblings on the same days/times or in the same class when requested.
Payment
You will be sent an invoice by email when your child is enrolled. You can pay the invoice online, or bring cash or check to the first day of class. (Payment by check is to La Ballona PTA. Tennis check payment is to RhinoCrash sports.)
Waivers
Garden Club, Creative Writing, Spanish Crafts, Bucket Drumming, and Singing Class families must sign the PTA waiver and return it to the teacher on the first day of class. The PTA waiver is part of the online registration process, but a hard copy waiver can be turned in to the enrichment teacher on the first day of class if you prefer. If your child is in OCD, you must fill out BOTH the OCD and PTA waivers. Email OCD waivers to jessicahurston@ccusd.org. If your child is in OCD, you must fill out BOTH the OCD waiver form and PTA waiver form.
Students in after care
After care programs will be given a list of students enrolled in PTA enrichment classes. Office of Child Development (OCD) after care program students will need to sign a waiver form in order to be released from the program. Students enrolled in STAR, OCD or YSE need to quickly check in with their aftercare teacher before going to enrichment class. They will return to after care after the enrichment class is over.
For students not in an after care program
Information on where to meet for each class, as well as where to pick up your student(s), will be included in the acceptance email. Please be on time for pick-up. We do not have staff or volunteers available to wait with students if they are not picked up on time.
Kindergarten students are always escorted to and from class.
Volunteer Opportunities
There is an opportunity to volunteer for some enrichment classes! Please indicate on your registration form if you are interested in volunteering. Before and after school volunteers do not need to be cleared, and are not expected to teach the classes.
Spring session dates: April 10, 2023 - June 2, 2023 (no class May 29th)
Register online by March 26, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.