After School Activities
Astor's current calendar of on-site, after school classes. For links to more information, see the class descriptions below. Interested in a scholarship? See information below this calendar.
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Guidelines
Any Astor student is eligible for one 50% scholarship per term (after school/extracurricular programs tend to have three terms per year).
Each class/ program can receive up to 4 scholarships.
Students that qualify for SNAP or other programs that support low income families can receive scholarships that cover 100% of costs
This policy can be revised at any time due to budget limitations or other reasons. If this occurs the PTSO will notify Astor staff immediately.
To request a scholarship, contact the Astor front office or Ms. Theresa: tscottmerrion@pps.net
Program Descriptions
Chess Club
All experience levels are welcome! Learn basics & advanced strategy, enjoy chess exercises & compete in tournaments. Participants will receive a club T-Shirt & a new chess set at the end of the season. Thanks to the support from Chess for Success, Chess Club is FREE for all this year!
Questions? Contact Coach Matsen: jmatsen@pps.net
Drama Club
Each semester the Astor Drama Club creates a new performance experience, from classic plays with a modern twist, to improvised, individual skits. Not just for actors! Students also work on sets, costumes, and other aspects of putting on a performance.
Fall 2024: Exploring the works of Edgar Allen Poe. More information and registration here.
For more information, contact Jenni Miller: jenni789and1@comcast.net.
OBOB Practice - Oregon Battle of the Books
Every year, elementary, middle school & high school students all over Oregon form teams & read a set of books to compete in OBOB. This program fosters a lifelong love of reading, as well as building team work & expanding students exposure to different genres of literature. This after school program is a weekly, all teams practice with Andrea Swanson, an experienced & fun OBOB coach. For the best experience, students are encouraged to sign up before winter break.
Questions? contact Andrea Swanson (andreasoule@gmail.com) or Emily King (eking@pps.net)
More information about OBOB can be found here: https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/
Parkour
Parkour classes are high-energy, interactive experiences. Every session includes a warm-up and cool-down, falling safety (ukemi), skill practice, movement games, and obstacle courses.
Want to learn more? Read the Parkour Visions Orientation Packet or you can register your child here.
Ukulele Project
After school ukulele group classes are designed to foster a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere of creativity, curiosity and exploration. The Ukulele Project empowers students to connect through the universal language of music. Led by experienced instructors, each session offers a harmonious blend of musical education and social enrichment based on our development focused curriculum. As ideas and melodies come to life, students learn not only the art of playing the ukulele but also the value of collaboration, respect, and mutual appreciation.
For more info check out: www.theukuleleproject.com
Yarn Works
Learn how to knit! More information here soon.
Yoga Playgrounds
Our classes combine individual and group poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities and creative relaxation to promote strength, resiliency, awareness, self regulation and positivity. We keep our classes fun, engaging and age appropriate by weaving in games, stories, music and props. Classes are offered during and after the school day in daycares, preschools and elementary schools. Due to small class sizes, classes often fill quickly and we highly recommend registering early.
Fall registration is closed. For winter registration, visit the Yoga Playgrounds website.