PS 123Q After-school Program: 3rd - 5th Grade (Beginning October 21st, 2025)
Important! After-school will begin October 21st, 2025
PS 123Q Community School and The Child Center of NY team up to bring you awesome academic help and super fun enrichment clubs all week long to help our students learn, grow, and have a blast!
Academic Intervention Program (Grades 3 to 5)
ACADEMIC INTERVENTION RUNS FROM 2:20 - 4:10 pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Parents should speak with their child’s teacher to see if the Academic Intervention Program is a good fit for their child. If it is, the teacher will send home a permission slip for students to join!
REMEMBER!
YOU CANNOT SIGN UP FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY ENRICHMENT CLUBS IF YOU ARE ENROLLED IN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION.
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Enrichment Clubs
Grades 3 – 5
The Child Center of NY at PS 123 has all kinds of cool clubs where students can use their imaginations and try out fun, new adventures!
ALL CLUBS RUN FROM 2:20 - 4:10 pm
Club Schedule
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Mondays |
Tuesdays |
Wednesdays |
Thursdays |
Fridays |
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Game ON! SEL Games with Ms. Bell |
Artistic Alchemy: Art Club |
New Writers Club |
Game On! |
1-2-3-GO! Sports (3rd - 5th) |
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Dollars & Sense: Build it, Earn, and Learn! |
What's the Tea? School Newsletter |
Glitch Squad |
Imagination Station: |
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STEM-tastic Wizards |
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Sign-Up Links are at Bottom of Page
Club Descriptions
Game On! SEL Games with Ms. Bell
Mondays or Thursdays
Game On! SEL Games with Ms. Bell is a fun and engaging after-school activity where 3rd–5th grade students build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills through exciting group games and challenges. Each week, students will play games that encourage positive social interaction, empathy, and creative thinking. With Ms. Bell’s guidance, students will learn how to work together, manage emotions, and build confidence—all while having a blast!
Teacher: Ms. Bell
Artistic Alchemy:
Art Club
(Grades 3 – 5)
Tuesdays
Artistic Alchemy invites young creators to mix imagination with technique, transforming everyday materials into magical masterpieces. Through painting, sculpting, and playful design challenges, students explore self-expression while building artistic confidence. Each session feels like a creative potion—blending color, curiosity, and a touch of wonder.
Teacher: Ms. Rina
Dollars and Sense:
Smart Money Skills for Future Entrepreneurs!
(Grades 3 – 5)
Tuesdays
Welcome to Dollars and Sense, a fun and interactive project-based entrepreneurship/finance club designed for students in grades 3–5! This engaging program helps young learners build a strong foundation in money management through hands-on activities and playful learning.
Students will explore important financial concepts such as:
- Saving: Understanding the value of setting money aside for future goals.
- Investing: Learning how money can grow over time through smart choices.
- Spending Wisely: Making thoughtful decisions about needs vs. Wants.
- Building a Business: Creating a business opportunity around a project of their choice.
Through fun math games, role-playing scenarios, and creative challenges, students will practice budgeting, smart purchasing habits, and planning for the future—all while building confidence and financial literacy.
Dollars and Sense empowers kids to think critically about money and develop habits that will serve them for life!
Teacher: Ms. Sa’ny
STEM-tastic Wizards:
STEM Club
Tuesdays
STEM-tastic Wizards is where imagination meets innovation! Young learners become magical engineers, coding conjurers, and potion-mixing scientists as they explore the wonders of STEM through spellbinding hands-on activities. Each session blends creativity, teamwork, and discovery—igniting a love for learning that feels like pure wizardry.
Teacher: Ms. Kahan
What’s the Tea?
Sharing Stories, Building Skills!
(Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesdays
Step into the spotlight with What’s the Tea, a dynamic social media and communication club designed for students in grades 3–5! This exciting program helps young voices shine by teaching the art of storytelling, reporting, and digital content creation.
Students will learn how to:
- Conduct mock interviews to build confidence and curiosity.
- Write journal-style reports that capture school events and student perspectives.
- Create and post fun, age-appropriate content that informs and entertains.
- Collaborate to produce a school newspaper filled with updates, features, and student highlights.
Along the way, students will strengthen their communication skills, learn how to make meaningful connections, and become thoughtful digital citizens. Whether they dream of being a reporter, influencer, or editor, What’s the Tea is the perfect place to start!
Teacher: Ms. Sa’ny
The New Writers Club:
Creative Writing & Storytelling
Wednesdays
The New Writers Club invites students in grades 3–5 to explore the exciting world of storytelling and self-expression! In this fun and interactive club, young writers will learn how to craft short stories, poems, and other creative pieces while discovering the art of editing and the publishing process. Through imaginative writing prompts, group activities, and peer sharing, students will build confidence in their writing skills and develop their unique voices. Whether they dream of becoming authors or just love to write, The New Writers Club is the perfect space to create, collaborate, and celebrate creativity!
Teacher: Ms. Mohamed
Game On! SEL Games with Ms. Bell
Mondays or Thursdays
Game On! SEL Games with Ms. Bell is a fun and engaging after-school activity where 3rd–5th grade students build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills through exciting group games and challenges. Each week, students will play games that encourage positive social interaction, empathy, and creative thinking. With Ms. Bell’s guidance, students will learn how to work together, manage emotions, and build confidence—all while having a blast!
Teacher: Ms. Bell
Glitch Squad!
Coding Club (Grades 3 – 5)
Thursdays
Glitch Squad is where curious kids become coding superheroes—tackling digital mysteries, fixing bugs, and unleashing their creativity through games and storytelling. Each session blends teamwork, tech skills, and playful challenges designed to build confidence and spark imagination. Parents love seeing their children grow as problem-solvers while having a blast in a safe, supportive environment.
Teacher: Ms. Patterson
1-2-3-GO! Sports
(Grades 3 – 5)
Fridays
1-2-3-GO! Sports is a high-energy after-school program where students build teamwork, confidence, and athletic skills through fun, fast-paced games and challenges. Each week, participants explore a mix of sports like soccer, basketball, and relay races designed to keep everyone moving and engaged. It’s the perfect mix of fitness, friendship, and fun—ready, set, GO!
Teacher: Ms. Paulino
Imagination Station Art Club:
Where Creativity Comes to Life!
(Grades 3 – 5)
Fridays
Welcome to Imagination Station, an exciting and inspiring art club designed especially for students in grades 3–5! This vibrant program invites young artists to explore their creativity and develop hands-on skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Students will dive into a variety of artistic activities, including:
- Drawing & Painting: Learn techniques to bring ideas to life on paper and canvas.
- Costume Jewelry Making: Design and create unique wearable art pieces.
- Sculpture Building: Use different materials to construct imaginative 3D creations.
- Poster Design: Express messages and themes through bold, colorful visuals.
- Vision Boards: Set goals and dreams using collage and mixed media.
Whether your child is a budding artist or just loves to create, Imagination Station is the perfect place to explore new skills, make friends, and let their imagination soar!
Teacher: Ms. Sa’ny
All Clubs have a limit of 15 spots (except)
Game On! SEL Games Club - 10 spots per day
Remember! After-school will begin October 21st, 2025 for the 2025-26 School Year.
Sign-ups for Enrichment Activities will be available online on Friday, 10-10-2025.
Look for a post on Class Dojo!
ALL CLUBS RUN FROM 2:20 - 4:10pm
REMINDER!
YOU CANNOT SIGN UP FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY CLUBS IF YOU ARE ENROLLED IN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION
FAIRNESS RULE: We want to give as many students as possible a chance to join clubs. Most of our clubs happen in three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Students who haven’t joined a club, yet this year will get to sign up first. Students who have already been to a club will go on a waitlist and hear from Mr. Brian before the session begins.
Contact Mr. Brian with any questions: [email protected]
FAIRNESS RULE: We want to give as many students as possible a chance to join clubs. Most of our clubs happen in three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Students who haven’t joined a club, yet this year will get to sign up first. Students who have already been to a club will go on a waitlist and hear from Mr. Brian before the session begins.
Contact Mr. Brian with any questions: [email protected]