After School Matters

The After School Matters (ASM) program at St. Paul’s is an after school childcare program for grades PreK-6th. ASM is a structured program with a wide variety of fun, age-appropriate activities. It is available on all regular school days from 2:35-5:30 p.m. ASM staff will aid students in getting to any enrichment classes scheduled after school.

Jackie Jackson, the ASM Director, leads a team of experienced and energetic professionals that will assist her supervising the students and their activities.

ASM students are grouped by location; PreK-2nd grade on the Lower School campus and the 3rd-6th grade group will be stationed on the Dogwood campus.

Full time After School Matters | $2160/year; can be billed semi-annual or monthly. 

ASM Online Registration

Drop-In Days

ASM Drop-In Days are for those hectic days when you need after school supervision for your child. This option will be available from school dismissal until 5:30 p.m. The Drop-In fee is $25 for regular school days. Payment is due upon day of service.

Participation in Drop-In days is a two step process.

1. Complete the After School Matters online registration.
2. You must email asm@stpaulsmobile.net no later than Wednesday, the week before you plan to use a Drop-In day. Include the Drop-In date request and student name. This helps us to ensure adequate staffing. 

Registration Information

Registration must be completed online through the link below or through the link emailed to you. Registration will begin 10am, Tuesday, January 7. Late registration and a $25 late fee begins Tuesday, January 21. Class fees must be paid-- by CHECK-- by January 20. 

Class size is limited and classes are filled based on the order online registration forms are received. Class fees must be Paid in full by Monday, January 20, to secure placement. Please return checks, payable to St. Paul's Episcopal School, to your child's teacher. Contact Emily Arendall with questions: EArendall@stpaulsmobile.net.

Class Information

1st-4th Crafty Kids

Get ready for the winter holidays crafting and making treats with Mrs. Hodges. We will make a variety of crafts and learn to make a special treat to share with the family. Mrs. Hodges will pick up 3rd and 4th grade and walk them to class by 3. Please pick up on the lower school campus.

For Grades: 1 - 4 Taught by: Mrs. Hodges
Meets On: Mondays, January 27 - March 16 (begins 1 week late due to MLK Holiday)
Location: LSM 204, Art Room
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 Cost: $150 includes a $10 non-refundable supply fee

K - 2nd Yoga

This playful yoga class is designed especially for grades K-2. Here children will learn yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation exercises. Through this practice we will cultivate a calm mind, increase strength and flexibility, and improve gross and fine motor skills.

Yoga will also aid in improved concentration and will help children understand how to identify and manage their feelings. Thematic games, stories, and music will be incorporated into this fun, non- competitive class. Each class will end with a period of relaxation. Please let Mrs. Baker know if you have an available yoga mat for your child to use and keep in her classroom for the duration of the quarter. If not, no worries! One will be provided.

For Grades: K - 2 Taught by: Mrs. Baker
Meets On: Mondays, January 27 - March 16 (begins 1 week late due to MLK Holiday)
Location: B205- Upper School Campus (Mrs. Baker will walk students from ASM to her classroom and back again.)
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 Cost: $140

PreK - 1 Master Chef Jr. Camp

Calling all MasterChefs! Join Mrs. Eudy as we cook up all kinds of creations! We are taught to not play with our food, but in this camp we are hands on and having fun! We will learn about all different types of food, as well as kitchen safety! You do not want to miss this! Let’s eat!

For Grades: PreK - 1 Taught by: Mrs. Eudy
Meets On: Mondays, January 27 - March 16 (begins 1 week late due to MLK Holiday)
Location: LS Gym Building, Room 105
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 Cost: $145 includes a $5 non-refundable supply fee

PreK - K Crafty Kinders

Get ready for the winter holidays crafting with Mrs. Hodges. We will make a variety of crafts and make a treat to share with the family.

For Grades: PreK-K Taught by: Mrs. Hodges
Meets On: Tuesdays, January 21-March 10
Location: LSM 204, Art Room
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 Cost: $150 includes a $10 non-refundable supply fee

1st - 2nd Ozobots and Osmos

Full STEAM ahead with Ozobots and Osmos! Ozobot is a fun way to learn coding in an unplugged way. Osmos are cool interactive games! Come join us If you are up for a fun challenge!

For Grades: 1 - 2 Taught by: Mrs. Jackson
Meets On: Tuesdays, January 21-March 10
Location: LSM 201
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 Cost: $145 includes a $5 non-refundable supply fee 

K - 2nd Frozen Science

ASM in the Science Lab will be SNOW much fun this quarter! we will be experimenting with water, snow and ice in FROZEN Science. Come join the fun with our winter science activities.

For Grades: K - 2 Taught by: Mrs. Cotton
Meets On: Thursdays, January 23- March 12
Location: Science Lab Room 108
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 Cost: $150 includes a $10 non-refundable supply fee

PreK - 2nd Incredible Edible Art

Art you can eat? Join Mrs. Sigler for Incredible Edible Art. We will make edible creations and amazing potions! Your creations will be cute, fun and oh so delicious!

For Grades: PreK - 2 Taught by: Mrs. Sigler
Meets On: Thursdays, January 23- March 12
Location: LSM 207
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 Cost: $150 includes a $10 non-refundable supply fee

3rd - 5th Minecraft

Come explore the virtual world of Minecraft. Students will have the opportunity to create simulations of places, events and concepts. It is a great outlet for students to be creative, find multiple solutions and learn cooperation.

For Grades: 3 - 5 Taught by: Barbara Cherniak
Meets On: Thursdays, January 23- March 12
Location: Imagination Station
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 Cost: $145 includes a $5 non-refundable supply fee

Bricks Challenge Program

Gulf Coast Young Engineers (GCYE) is excited to offer e² Young Engineers® Bricks Challenge classes to students at St. Paul’s Episcopal School beginning Wednesday, January 22nd from 3:15-4:45pm in the Student Commons Building. This after- school STEM class will use motorized LEGO® building blocks to introduce children to theoretical and practical aspects in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This class is not a repeat of the first semester curriculum--we are continuing onwards and upwards! This semester will have new science and new models while building upon the curriculum of the first semester. This class provides students with a cost-effective extracurricular space to explore, develop, and refine digital-age competencies. As technology changes the world, we aim to see every student on the Gulf Coast gain the skills needed to be leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing global environment. There are no pre-requisites for joining this class -- new students will catch up quickly.

For Grades: 2 - 4
Meets On: Wednesdays, January 22 - March 11th No classes during Mardi Gras Break
Location: Student Commons Building, 2nd Floor Classroom
Time: 3:15-4:45 Cost: $245
(Please note: This is a great introductory program for 5-6th graders who are interested in building LEGOs but do not have a lot of experience.)

PLEASE CONTACT THE COACH/TEACHER LISTED WITH EACH OPTION FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

1st-6th Grade Youth Development League Soccer

Practices will be on the days listed below by grade level from the dates of January 21 – March 21.
Grades 1-2 (Thursdays) Grades 3-4 (Tuesdays) Grades 5-6 (Mondays)
Games for all groups will be on Saturdays at Cottage Hill Medal of Honor Park. Specific games times TBA.
Questions or how to register? Contact Coach Chad Harrelson, charrelson@stpaulsmobile.net

2nd - 6th Grade Softball Clinic

For Grades: 2 - 6 Meets On: May 27-28 Cost: $50
Questions or how to register? Contact Coach Gerry Strang, gstrang@stpaulsmobile.net

3rd - 4th Grade Volleyball Clinic

For Grades: 3 - 4 Meets On: TBD late April Cost: TBD
Questions or how to register? Contact Lisa Marston, lmarston@stpaulsmobile.net

5th - 8th School Volleyball Clinic

For Grades: 5 - 8 Meets On: TBD late April Cost: TBD
Questions or how to register? Contact Lisa Marston, lmarston@stpaulsmobile.net