Albert Einstein Elementary PTSA

Supporting Einstein Elementary in Redmond, WA

Student Activities Schedule

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Class Schedule Fall 2026

Classes begin October 5

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Karate-X Martial Arts

Grades K-5

(Gym)

8:00-9:00am

Soccer Skills

Grades 3-5

(Gym)

4:00-5:00pm

Calligraphy

Grades K-5

(Library)

4:00-5:00pm

 

 

Yoga

Grades 3-5

(Gym)

8:00-9:00am

Sticky Fingers Cooking®
Grades K-5

(Gym)

4:00-5:00pm

Pokémon Engineering using LEGO® Materials

Grades K-2

(Library)

4:00-5:30pm

Basketball

Grades 3-5

(Gym)

2:30-3:30pm

Soccer Skills 

Grades K-2

(Gym)

8:00-9:00 AM

Chess​

Grades K-5​

(Gym)​

4:00-5:00pm​

Piano/ Keyboard

Grades 1-5

(Library)

4:00-5:00pm

Odissi Dance (classical Indian dance)

Grades K-5

(Gym)

4:00-5:00pm

Art

Grades K-5

(A Wing)

4:00-5:00pm

 

 

 

All students are welcome. If you need special accommodations, please email: advocacy@einsteinptsa.org.

The fee mentioned is for the whole semester.

Class Descriptions

silhouette of girl in karate pose

Karate-X Martial Arts

Join Karate-X for awesome classes that are disciplined, challenging, and fun! Students will learn and practice Karate skills by punching bags, blocking drills, kicking targets, and more! Karate-X has been teaching in the Puget Sound for over 25 years, with a martial arts program specifically designed for elementary students. Our professional instructors know how to motivate kids while building self-confidence and discipline. Belt rank testing is held at the end of each session, giving students karate goals to aim for and recognition of their accomplishments. Thousands of kids have enjoyed Karate-X classes and yours will love it too!

Grades K-5

Mondays, 8:00-9:00 am

Location: Gym

Instructor(s): Brendan Requa, Karate-X

Permanent Parent Chaperone: OPEN

Fee $318


soccer ball going into net

Soccer Skills

Pfeifer Soccer Training is committed to providing children with the tools they need to succeed both on and off the soccer field. With a focus on skill development, character building, and a passion for the game, we aim to inspire the next generation of soccer stars while promoting values of teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship.

Grades 3-5

Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Location: Gym

Instructor(s): Ryan Pfeifer, Pfeifer Soccer Training

Parent Permanent Chaperone: Pati Hoyos

Fee: $278


Rainbow calligraphy letters

Calligraphy

Brush Play offers a calm and imaginative space where students explore expressive mark-making with traditional brushes and ink. This class provides an analog, hands-on break from digital screens, supporting creativity that strengthens learning across many academic subjects. Seasonal themes guide each session, and students may write meaningful words in their own native language or learn to form Japanese and Chinese characters through gentle, age‑appropriate instruction.

The program is led by a U.S. government–recognized artist with extraordinary ability in calligraphy, and a certified museum curator and licensed educator (Japan), ensuring a culturally rich, inspiring, and professionally supported experience for all students.

Grades K-5

Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Location: Library

Instructor(s): Shizu Usami, Brush and Being LLC

Permanent Parent Chaperone: OPEN

Fee: $358


children in different yoga poses

Yoga

Get ready to move your body, quiet your mind, and discover your inner strength! Through playful yoga poses, movement games, breathing exercises, mindfulness, and relaxation, students will explore balance, flexibility, focus, and calm. Each class will combine movement and imagination with opportunities to pause, notice, and simply be. Students will build confidence and body awareness while discovering simple tools they can use both on and off the yoga mat, all in a fun, welcoming, and non-competitive environment.

Grades 3-5

Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00 am

Location: Gym

Instructor(s): Munira Salehbhai

Permanent Parent Chaperone: OPEN

Fee: $208


Pokémon Engineering using LEGO® Materials

Calling all Pokémontrainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!

Grades K-2

Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30 pm

Location: Library

Instructor(s): Justin Kaiser, Play Well TEKnologies

Permanent Parent Chaperone: OPEN

Fee: $250


cooking utensils

Sticky Fingers® Cooking

It's THYME to TURNIP the BEET on what kids EAT! Our interactive classes make cooking fun and deliciously educational. Young chefs will enjoy tasty, healthy recipes while exploring global flavors, S.T.E.A.M. concepts, culture, language, and geography! Led by experienced Chef Instructors, our hands-on classes feature a new recipe each week, ensuring students never repeat a recipe. ALL ALLERGIES ARE ACCOMMODATED and our recipes are always 100% NUT FREE. Join us to WHIP up some culinary fun!

Grades K-5

Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Location: Gym

Instructor(s): James Ray, Sticky Fingers®

Permanent Parent Chaperone: Paula Templin

Fee: $328


Basketball hoop with a basketball

 Basketball

Our basketball program focuses on developing fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment. Players will build confidence, improve coordination, and learn the importance of sportsmanship through skill-based drills and gameplay. All skill levels are welcome.

Grades 3-5

Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30 pm

Location: Gym

Instructor(s): Russell Stell, CTB Basketball

Parent Permanent Chaperone: OPEN

Fee: $212

No class: 11/11 (Veterans Day), 11/25 (half day)


soccer ball going into net

Soccer Skills

Pfeifer Soccer Training is committed to providing children with the tools they need to succeed both on and off the soccer field. With a focus on skill development, character building, and a passion for the game, we aim to inspire the next generation of soccer stars while promoting values of teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship.

Grades K-2

Thursdays, 8:00-9:00 am

Location: Gym

Instructor(s): Ryan Pfeifer, Pfeifer Soccer Training

Parent Permanent Chaperone: Pati Hoyos

Fee: $278

No class: 11/26 (Thanksgiving)


Chess boad

Chess

Our chess program helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills in a fun and supportive environment. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game, improve concentration, and practice sportsmanship through guided instruction and friendly matches. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced players.

Grades K-5

Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Location: Gym

Instructor(s): Tim Campbell and Hawani Harper, All About Chess

Parent Permanent Chaperone: OPEN

Fee: $208

No class: 11/26 (Thanksgiving)


illustration of a keyboard with music notes

Piano/Keyboarding

Kids will have the opportunity to learn to play their favorite songs and music on electric keyboards. Radio hits, movie and television themes are made so easy that our participants will be playing them after the very first class! The club is a combination of keyboard piano lessons and a music learning workshop, which uses a clever visual method to teach the basics of music reading and piano playing. We've developed lots of learning games and activities designed to teach kids basic music reading skills and playing techniques, in ways that are fun, engaging, and stimulating. We want our students to stay motivated and continue to want to learn to play music, whether they like Bruno Mars or Beethoven. We have all the music they want. We have music from Stars Wars, Jurassic World, Moana, Wicked, KPOP Demon Hunters and lots more. Each participant has his/her own keyboard supplied during the class, along with headphones, and books and other materials are included.

Grades 1-5

Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Location: Library

Instructor(s): Warren Mendes, Musical Minds

Parent Permanent Chaperone: OPEN

Fee: $308

No class: 11/26 (Thanksgiving)


Paint palette

Art

Get ready for a deliciously creative season full of food-inspired art, storytelling, design, and hands-on making! In this exciting Fall session, young artists will explore watercolor, clay, chalk pastels, collage, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, and more while creating projects inspired by cozy foods, cultural dishes, imaginative cafés, bakeries, and harvest-time creativity. Students will explore creativity through texture, pattern, illustration, and imaginative thinking while building confidence and artistic skills in a fun and playful environment.

Grades K-5

Fridays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Location: A Wing

Instructor(s): Grace White and April Marcuzza, Creart Studioz

Permanent Parent Chaperone: OPEN

Fee: $310

No class: 10/16 (Leap Day), 11/26 (Thanksgiving break)


illustration of 3 Indian dancers

Odissi Dance (Classical Indian Dance)

Step into a living tradition that has flourished for over 2,000 years! Through this playful journey, young artists will train both body and brain, exploring rhythm through grounded footwork and discovering hand gestures that narrate timeless stories. Students will experiment with expressive eye and neck movements, learning how every muscle moves in a graceful pattern. Along with engaging, playful practice, participants will receive a complimentary booklet detailing the rich history of the art form, inspiring them to discover vibrant new ways of moving and creating.

The program is led by a dedicated Odissi dance educator and seasoned performer based in the United States. She brings years of authentic artistic expertise to her teaching. Through the "Tiny Dancers Big Legends" initiative, she is passionate about introducing elementary students to foundational rhythm, footwork, and expressive hand gestures.

Grades K-5

Fridays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Location: Gym

Instructor(s): Sharbani Datta

Permanent Parent Chaperone: OPEN

Fee: $208

No class: 10/16 (Leap Day), 11/26 (Thanksgiving break)