Our 2025 Spring Jahn OST Application is now live! Please click on the link for more information and to sign up. You must select an email to sign in and click "next" to proceed.
All Jahn staff-led programs will take place 3-4 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (Each program will be 1 day per week). You may sign up for multiple programs. All programs are free of charge. Programs will dismiss from the main doors. A small snack will be provided by the school each day.
Students with excessive unexcused absences or late pick-ups will not be allowed to continue to participate in the program(s).
Registration will remain open through January 14th. Late registrations will not be accepted. (This sign-up will close on January 14th). Families will be notified of enrollment on January 17th.
Programs need a minimum of 10 students to run. Families will be notified of any program cancellations on January 17th.
Spring programs will begin the week of January 27th. Programs will most likely end the week of May 12th.
Please email Sarah Jacox, OST coordinator, at [email protected] if you have any OST questions or if you need assistance with signing up.
If you have feedback or recommendations on OST programming, or would like to assist in bringing a program to our school, please fill out this quick OST feedback form. We are subject to a decreasing OST budget; if you have any connections for free or low cost programming through CPS vendors or parent-led volunteer programs, please reach out! We would love to offer more extensive programming through tapping into the resources in our school community!
Here are the 2024-2025 OST Program Descriptions:
PreK: PreK Painting and Projects TUESDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Shannon
TUESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 10 students
(full day/ age cycle 4 students)
Let's Create Art Pre-K Style. Enjoy making crafts using different materials. We will use paint, oil pastels, recyclables and more....
(you may sign up for multiple days, please rank your choice of day(s) in sign up section below)
PreK: PreK Painting and Projects WEDNESDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Shannon
WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 10 students
(full day/ age cycle 4 students)
Let's Create Art Pre-K Style. Enjoy making crafts using different materials. We will use paint, oil pastels, recyclables and more....
(you may sign up for multiple days, please rank your choice of day(s) in sign up section below)
PreK: PreK Painting and Projects THURSDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Shannon
THURSDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 10 students
(full day/ age cycle 4 students)
Let's Create Art Pre-K Style. Enjoy making crafts using different materials. We will use paint, oil pastels, recyclables and more....
(you may sign up for multiple days, please rank your choice of day(s) in sign up section below)
Kindergarten: Kindergarten Journaling Club TUESDAYS
Teacher: Mr. Fredy
TUESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 10 students
Students will participate in thoughtful journal entries centered around SEL themes. Students will listen to stories, music, etc.
(you may sign up for multiple days, please rank your choice of day(s) in sign up section below)
Kindergarten: Kindergarten Journaling Club WEDNESDAYS
Teacher: Mr. Fredy
WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 10 students
Students will participate in thoughtful journal entries centered around SEL themes. Students will listen to stories, music, etc.
(you may sign up for multiple days, please rank your choice of day(s) in sign up section below)
1st-2nd grade: Creative with Crafts TUESDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Mavros
TUESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 10 students
Arts and crafts: Students create fun and simple arts and crafts with a variety of different supplies including popsicle sticks, tissue paper, cotton balls, and more!
1st-3rd grade: Reading Tutoring TUESDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Salgado
TUESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 10 students
(students will be prioritized based on teacher recommendation if there is a waiting list)
Reading Tutoring and Support for Grades 1st-3rd
1st-3rd grade: Math Tutoring WEDNESDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Salgado
WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 10 students
(students will be prioritized based on teacher recommendation if there is a waiting list)
Math Tutoring and Support for Grades 1st-3rd
2nd-4th grade: Open Art Studio THURSDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Lynch
THURSDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 20 students
An exploratory space for students to self direct their art experience. Students will have access to all materials in the art room to create art of their choosing while interacting with peers across similar grade bands.
3rd-5th grade: Choir TUESDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Esquivel
TUESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Do you love to sing? Come be part of an awesome group where we make music together, learn cool singing skills, and have tons of fun! Choir is all about helping you become an even better singer while working together as a team. Whether you’ve been singing forever or just love music, you’ll fit right in. Get ready to have fun, learn new songs, and show off your amazing voice at schoolwide performances! Sign up now—we can’t wait to sing with you :)
3rd-5th grade: Girls on the Run THURSDAYS
Coaches: Nancy Rivera, Dana Stamos, Angel Urizar, Grace Mavros
THURSDAYS
Email Nancy Rivera at [email protected] regarding the GOTR program and how to sign up
(*This is not an OST- managed program)
3rd-6th grade: Intro to Robotics WEDNESDAYS (Rookies)
Teacher: Luke Shepard. Room 307 (Mr. Knaus's room)
WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 15 students
Are you curious about our school robotics team? Learn about how to build and program LEGO robots and prepare for the competition. Open to 3rd-6th graders who have not yet participated but who want to join the robotics team next fall.
4th-5th grade: Math Tutoring WEDNESDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Judge
WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 10 students
(students will be prioritized based on teacher recommendation if there is a waiting list)
4th and 5th grade math tutoring with Ms. Judge: I am a teacher who services all students in both their math classes, so I can assist with homework, skill gaps, or reteaching material. I'm eager and excited to keep seeing students flourish in their math classes!
4th-7th grade: Coding Club MONDAYS (Veterans)
Teacher: Luke Shepard. Room 308 (Ms. Lynch's room)
MONDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 15 students
Open to students who want to grow and deepen their computer programming skills. Students will build games, control robots and learn to use the Python language. Open to students who have participated in the FIRST Lego League team or have experience with coding.
5th-8th grade: Open Art Studio TUESDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Lynch
TUESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 20 students
An exploratory space for students to self direct their art experience. Students will have access to all materials in the art room to create art of their choosing while interacting with peers across similar grade bands.
5th-8th grade: Open Gym Volleyball WEDNESDAYS
Teacher: Mr. Knaus
WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:00
Max of 15 students
Is your student interested in improving their volleyball skills? Come join Coach Knaus and members of the Jahn Girls Volleyball team for an open gym period to practice volleyball skills and engage in some friendly competition in a fun/relaxed setting. Teams will be mixed weekly and if we have enough players, games will be conducted in a round-robin tournament setting. Grades 5-8 are invited and any student interested in potentially playing for the Jahn team next season or in the future should try to attend. There may even be the occasional surprise visit from other teachers and staff in the building. I hope to see you all out there!
5th-8th grade: Rock Band THURSDAYS
Teacher: Ms. Esquivel
THURSDAYS 3:00-4:00
Are you a 5th-8th grader who loves music? Whether you’re a budding guitarist, drummer, keyboardist, singer, or any other musician, we want YOU in our rock band! This is a performing ensemble, so get ready to hit the stage, showcase your talent, and rock the crowd. No matter your skill level, this is your chance to jam, make friends, and have a blast!
6th-8th grade: Mentoring THURSDAYS
Teachers: Ms. Rodkey, Ms. Tia, & Ms. Torres
THURSDAYS 3:00-4:00
*Students must have approval from Ms. Rodkey to participate
*Email [email protected] with questions and for sign up
Middle school mentoring program with middle school teachers and teacher assistants.