This list is intended to give everyone an idea of what's coming next term! Classes are entered in the order they're received. The board will try to balance what is proposed across the periods. Being on this list doesn't indicate board approval, final approval of classes will happen after the proposals due date. If you see a need, please propose something or talk to friends about filling in the gap!
Fall 2025
| Class Name | Description | Ages | Teacher |
| Ballroom Dance Club | Let's learn some social dancing. We'll learn Merengue, Swing, Cha Cha, Rhumba, Foxtrot and Disco. No dance experience required, just try something new and have fun! Students who have taken the class before are welcome to join to practice what they know and have fun dancing. | 12 - 18 | Deborah Denovich, Rachel Meyers |
| Intro to Ballroom Dance: Tweens | Let's learn some social dancing together! We'll learn styles like Merengue, Swing, Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Disco. No dance experience required, just try something new and have fun dancing! | 9 - 12 | Deborah Denovich, Rachel Meyers |
| PALS is Performing a Play! | The PALS Play is back! This class is for anyone interested in being in a full-length production (approximately 60-75 minutes): from those who love to be center stage to new actors who just want to try out a small part. All experience levels are welcome. The play will be performed at Share Fair on December 10. We are looking forward to putting on a great show! | 10 - 18 | Holly Schnur, Abby Kuftic |
| Crochet Creations | In this class we will practice our crochet skills! Eager beginners are welcome, but the focus will be on improving skills and finishing projects. | 8 - 18 | Abby Kuftic |
| Pride and Prejudice | Come and join us to discuss the unabridged classic British novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. For the first 8 weeks, we will discuss the book, with assigned out of class readings of around 40 pages per week. The 9th week, we will compare and contrast the 2005 Keira Knightley film version of Pride and Prejudice with the novel. We will ask students to watch the film at home between the 8th and 9th weeks of class. The final week, we will play the Marrying Mr. Darcy card game. | 13 - 18 | Colleen Wedler and Zoe Weaver |
| Macbeth | Dive into Shakespeare's greatest tragedies with No Fear Shakespeare, a series that includes the bard's original language on one side of the page, and a modernized version on the other. Starting with Macbeth and moving on to Hamlet if time permits, we will read aloud together in class, getting to know some of the most famous characters in literary history, and having fun with costumes along the way. | 12 - 18 | Allison Johnson, Jessica Rudmin |
| Claycraft | Clay all day | 9 - 18 | Sarah Fawaz, Mary crago |
| Accessorize Our Toys Club | Calling all our dolls, stuffies, figurines and beloved creatures. Come accessorize with us! In this hands-on club, we will style our toys with clothing, bling, food, nooks, lounges, homes, blanket-wrapping and anything else our imaginations create. Felt, fabric, beads, air dry clay, cardboard/paperstock. Learn simple hand sewing or just glue/tape everything. | 6 - 10 | Brooke LaGrand |
| Travel Our World | Grab your passports and buckle up! Together, we’ll visit countries in all seven continents, exploring their food, dress, language, flag, music, and customs. | 6 - 10 | Brooke LaGrand, Mai Nguyen |
| Spoken Word Poetry | Experience poetry the way it’s supposed to be experienced, out loud! In this class we will read and listen to spoken word or slam poetry, try our hand at expressing the poems of others, and then work on writing our own poems. Modern spoken word is known for relevance to the current times, interesting topics, and a rhythmic performance art style. | 12 - 18 | Cosette Cornelius-Bates |
| Embroidery and Visible Mending | Come and have fun stitching with us! This class is pretty open ended. We will provide some techniques and stitches and you can either make up your own pattern or bring a pattern/kit from home, or work on beautifying or mending your clothes. | 9 - 18 | Cosette Cornelius-Bates, Mary Crago |
| Mixed Media Art Books | Explore the glorious fun of mixed media in the form of art books. In this class each week we will spend a short time teaching a new technique and then we will play with that technique in our books. Samples of techniques we might cover: packing tape transfers, different sorts of paints, collage, found word poems, cutting windows, adding a page, altered photos. | 12 - 18 | Cosette Cornelius-Bates, Becky Spevak |
| Math Art | The class will be exploring geometry with books about optical illusion, practice drawing 3D shapes and forms, making art using numbers and lines etc. and having fun with numbers. | 7 - 10 | Mai Nguyen |
| Games of Rhyme | This class will be about making haiku style short poems, reading fun books that are very creative in rhyming, rhyme “contest” and drawing/decorating interesting words… | 6 - 10 | Mai Nguyen |
| Improv game shows | Improv Game Show builds active listening, confidence, and humor through improv games. Students learn to think quickly, collaborate, and engage with the audience in unscripted performances, enhancing creativity and spontaneity. | 12 - 18 | Ben Meyers |
| Board games | Meet to play board games with your friends | 10 - 18 | Lotte Bell and Sarah Fawaz |
| Pokémon Club | Come explore all things Pokémon. Bring your cards and we’ll do different activities, play games, and have time at the end of class for trading. | 6 - 18 | Lotte Bell and Sarah Fawaz |
| Table Top Game Managing | So you want to be a Game Master? Come learn to run table top role playing games (including D&D). Create worlds, author engaging narratives, configure puzzles and challenges, and plan epic battles for your party to overcome. | 13 - 18 | Michael Fawaz |
| American girl doll part 2 | This is an extension of American Girl Doll class from last semester. It’s not required for you to have been at that class. Each week we will learn about a doll. We will read a chapter from the book and have an activity or craft to accompany each doll. | 6 - 9 | Toma Martin, Maureen Tighe |
| Random Class | Each week we will be learning random things! Anything from arts and crafts, dancing, board games, improv, history, or science. Students will vote on topics each week to learn for the following week. Ideas are welcome from students as long as they are doable and affordable. | 11 - 13 | Amelia Moya |
| Model United Nations (Model UN) | Model UN is a classroom simulation of the United Nations, where students act as diplomats to address global issues while learning about the principles of the UN and how it functions. Part history lesson, part debate team, this class will include both in-class participation/speaking and out-of-class research and prep. | 13 - 18 | Becky Spevak |
| Introduction to Psychology | Curious about why people do what they do? Want to understand emotions, behavior, personality, and mental health? This fun, hands-on introduction to psychology will explore the science of the mind and behavior through real-life examples, interactive activities, and engaging discussion. You’ll learn how psychologists study topics like memory, learning, emotions, the brain, mental health, relationships, and more. | 13 - 18 | Michael Cadaret |
| Creating Tiny Art | In this art class, we'll scale down our work to a much smaller scale than we usually work - everything we create will be smaller than a postcard! We'll use watercolor, pen and ink, and acrylic paints on a variety of surfaces - paper, canvas, even wood! | 11 - 18 | Jaime Horst |
| In the Neighborhood | What makes a neighborhood? Who decides what a street should be named or where to put a playground? How do small business owners decide where to locate their shop? In this class we'll explore lots of questions about the people and systems that make a neighborhood (or borough or city) work. We'll talk about maps, infrastructure, public transportation... and we'll actually explore the neighborhood that PALS is located in! We'll map the nearby streets, and visit small businesses to learn how they fit into this particular neighborhood. Students should be prepared to walk up to 1.5 miles, should come dressed to go outdoors, and should be able to safely walk on sidewalks and cross streets with moderate adult supervision. | 7 - 11 | Jaime Horst, Ashley Cadaret |
| Coloring Lounge | Hang out and color cool pictures. I have a collection of different artists coloring books to share with class. We will use alcohol markers, acrylic paint pens, and colored pencils. Low key, low pressure art class without having to decide what to draw. We will go over some of the trendy coloring techniques and basic color theory. | 8 - 18 | Kat Mostowy |
| Sewing 2 | We will use a pre-printed fabric (probably a stuffed animal type kit). In this class we will build on skills learned in basic sewing. We will learn how to cut accurately, read patterns, and more advanced construction techniques. Students should be motivated to complete their project. | 10 - 18 | Kat Mostowy, Mellissa Jennings |
| Open Art Studio for Teens | Create with your peers in this open studio format class. We will provide basic drawing supplies each week and add new supplies based on ideas from the students. We also welcome students to use this class as time to work on your own art projects. Feel free to bring your knitting supplies or pencil drawing notebook to class. We would even love to learn from you! Share a crochet idea or discuss your latest cosplay creation! Come create, talk, and share with your peers. | 13 - 18 | Jess Pedersen and Rae Garcia |
| Board Games | This will just be a laid back game hour. There will be a number of different board games provided each week and the kids can choose what they want to play. | 6 - 10 | Becky Ashkettle |
| Peaceful Puzzles | Come and relax in a noise reduced class while working on jigsaw puzzles with your friends and fellow students. Please be mindful if signing up that this will be a class mostly for students with noise sensitivity. | 11 - 18 | Amelia Moya |
| Dungeons and Dragons | Dungeons & Dragons (fifth edition) will be open to both new and experienced players. Practice roleplaying, math, social problem solving, collaborative storytelling, turn taking, listening, and teamwork. Players make characters and go on a collaborative adventure. Addition, reading, and writing skills are helpful. This is a cooperative game, with no player on player fighting or stealing. | 8 - 13 | Andy Medici |
| Studio Ghibli Film Club | In this student led class, join us for a cozy period of tea, treats, and tantalizing discussions about the magical world of Studio Ghibli! In this class we'll sip on teas, savor themed snacks, and dive into the whimsical worlds of beloved films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Kiki's Delivery Service. Share your thoughts, insights, and favorite moments from these iconic movies, and discuss the inspirations and political, economic and historical stories these films draw from or directly tell. Whether you're a longtime Ghibli enthusiast or just discovering the magic, this class is the perfect place to relax and learn something new! | 13 - 18 | Laurel Frey, Deb Denovich, Jessica Rudmin |
| Intro to Architectural Design | We’ll begin with a few lessons & activities exploring design principles and visual communication. Then for one larger project, you will design your own building. You’ll be guided through programming, making bubble diagrams and a scaled representation(s) (Ie, floor plans, massing model or front view). Throughout the course, we’ll look at examples in our built environment along a topic. | 13 - 18 | Theresa Stadt, Maureen Tighe |