Before & After School Enrichment at West Mercer

 

 

 

Innovation Learning is onsite Before and After School Program located at West Mercer Elementary.  They offer a flexible format so students can make choices about what and how they learn during their before and after school program.

 

 Learn More and Register HERE!

Chess Club
 

 

 

Mondays at West Mercer Elementary from 8:05am-9:05am
Spring Session: Apr 21 through Jun 16.
No class May 26 (Memorial Day)
Total 8 classes, cost per student: $185

Who should attend Chess Club and why?
Beginners through advanced players are welcome at Chess Club!
Make new friends while learning chess skills and practicing together each week. Chess has been proven to improve focus and critical thinking! In our classroom, chess is also a fun game where we build confidence, socialize, and practice sportsmanship.

What will students learn in Chess Club?
We will adjust each Chess Club to the students who attend to make sure all players learn! Beginners will learn chess fundamentals from castling to checkmate. We will learn tactics and checkmate patterns to build confidence finishing a game. We may even learn advanced tournament skills while learning from famous chess games!

 

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Curiosity Club
 

 Mondays at West Mercer Elementary 3:45 – 5:00pm
Spring session: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16
Total 8 classes $272

Join us in weekly exploration of the curious worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math with fun (and sometimes messy!) projects aligned with grade level academics and common core standards. You will conduct experiments, build, take apart, create and see how art, science and technology are connected.  Having fun with S.T.E.A.M.  subjects fosters lifelong appreciation and curiosity for learning.

 

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Smart with Art!
 

 

Wednesdays at West Mercer Elementary from 2:10pm - 3:10 pm

Spring session: 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
No class Apr 16 (spring break)
Total 8 classes $214

Building Into Art- Spring 2025
Join Smart with Art as we explore art in architecture! Famous American Architect, Frank Lloyd Wright will inspire us to create a 3d sculpture home model. Get creative as we design our very own treehouse, including floor plans and blueprints inspired by local tree house master, Pete Nelson. So many fun adventures as we build our skills in art and discover the wonders of architecture in this innovative and creative session. As always, dress for mess!

 

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Chinese Cultural Class
 

 

Please note that Miss Li's Chinese Language and Culture Class will not have a Spring Session. 

 

 
Girls on the Run
 

Twice a week Mondays and Fridays, 3:50–5:20 PM

From 3/24 to 5/23 (no practices during Spring Break)
Where: West Mercer Elementary—meet in the gym
Regional 5K: May 18 at Renton Memorial Stadium

Total: 16 x 90 minute classes, $260 but up to 100% financial aid available online.

This fantastic program helps girls and nonbinary kids in grades 3-5 build confidence, teamwork, and healthy habits through running and engaging activities. Sessions are held after school twice a week, and no running experience is required—just enthusiasm!

 

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Contact Nicole Wheat at nicolekap@gmail.com if you need more time to decide or if you have any questions.


Piano Class: Bach’s Harmony Keys (NEW!!!)

 

Instructor contact: newbachmusicschool@gmail.com

Thursday | 3:45 - 5:00pm | Grades K-5 | Max: 8 students

Spring session: 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22, 05/29, 06/05, 06/12

Cost: $360 (8 sessions) 

 New Bach Music School is excited to offer a Piano Class designed especially for K-5th graders! As a premier provider of classical music education, we partner with local schools to bring high-quality after-school enrichment programs led by exceptional musicians and experienced educators with advanced degrees and Ph.D.s.

In this class, students will develop essential piano skills, including hand position, note reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm, and music theory. They will also learn and play a variety of fun songs, making their musical journey both engaging and enjoyable!

Keyboards and headphones are provided, and each student will receive a lesson book. At the end of the session, students will be awarded a New Bach Music School Certificate to celebrate their musical achievements.

The class is open to all K-5 graders, new and returning students! Returning students will start from where they left off in the previous session. We look forward to making music together!

 

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