SJS After School Program 2023-2024
1st Semester
Please note that group classes have limited seats.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
After School Program Registration is closed.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
After School Program Registration is closed.
After Care Registration is closed.
Course Description
Acrylic Painting
Teacher: Dr. Yumiko Furukawa
Grades: 4th to 8th
Through this program, participants are going to complete 3-5 acrylic paintings. Participants will try to paint still life, self-portrait, animal painting (your pet), family painting, abstract painting, etc. Acrylics can be a bit tricky to work with, but Dr. Fu will assist students with expert advice and a well-equipped art studio.
Grades: 4th to 8th
Through this program, participants are going to complete 3-5 acrylic paintings. Participants will try to paint still life, self-portrait, animal painting (your pet), family painting, abstract painting, etc. Acrylics can be a bit tricky to work with, but Dr. Fu will assist students with expert advice and a well-equipped art studio.
PRIVATE VIOLIN OR VIOLA LESSON
Teacher: Molly Olah
Grades: K - 12 (age 5 and up)
Days: M - TH 3:30 - 5:00; one hour or one half hour PER week
Learn to play the violin or viola in preparation for middle/upper school orchestra. Proper posture, technique, music reading and enjoyment are emphasized. Prerequisite: a properly sized instrument including a bow, shoulder rest, case and a music stand for use at home.
Please contact the instructor for more information: Molly Olah - molah@stjohnsguam.com
Grades: K - 12 (age 5 and up)
Days: M - TH 3:30 - 5:00; one hour or one half hour PER week
Learn to play the violin or viola in preparation for middle/upper school orchestra. Proper posture, technique, music reading and enjoyment are emphasized. Prerequisite: a properly sized instrument including a bow, shoulder rest, case and a music stand for use at home.
Please contact the instructor for more information: Molly Olah - molah@stjohnsguam.com
Robotics and animation
Teacher: Jay Renales
Grades: Kinder to 5th
Grades: Kinder to 5th
MUSIC LESSONS
Teacher: Norman Babia
Grades: K - 12 (age 5 and up)
Days: Mon, Tue, Wed; 3:30 - 5:00; one hour or one half hour PER week
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Flute, Drums, Trumpet, Saxophone, French Horn
Norman was born and raised in the Philippines, and has been working at St. John’s School for 6 years. He is the music director and holds the following degrees and awards:
Masters in Education - 2008, Masters in Management -1994, Bachelor in Industrial Education -1991, KUAM Touch Of Class Nominee - 2016, Outstanding American Teacher Nominee - 2005, CitiBank Innovate to Educate Awardee – 2003, Gawad Ulirang Pilipino Awardee (Music, Arts & Entertainment) – 2017
Please contact the instructor for more information: Norman Babia - nbabia@stjohnsguam.com
Grades: K - 12 (age 5 and up)
Days: Mon, Tue, Wed; 3:30 - 5:00; one hour or one half hour PER week
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Flute, Drums, Trumpet, Saxophone, French Horn
Norman was born and raised in the Philippines, and has been working at St. John’s School for 6 years. He is the music director and holds the following degrees and awards:
Masters in Education - 2008, Masters in Management -1994, Bachelor in Industrial Education -1991, KUAM Touch Of Class Nominee - 2016, Outstanding American Teacher Nominee - 2005, CitiBank Innovate to Educate Awardee – 2003, Gawad Ulirang Pilipino Awardee (Music, Arts & Entertainment) – 2017
Please contact the instructor for more information: Norman Babia - nbabia@stjohnsguam.com
JAZZ SESSIONS INCLUDING JAZZ THEORY, JAZZ PERFORMANCE
Teacher: Robert Alvarez
Grades: 3rd grade - 12th grade (individual or small group)
Days: T/W 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Robert Alvarez is from the island of Guam. He is an esteemed musician who has played multiple venues on the island such as Roy's, Hotel Nikko, and The Pacific Islands Club. He attended U.C. Davis with a double major in Chemistry and Music. He started his own production company Boonie Dogs productions and has even written music commercially.
Please contact the instructor for more information: Robert Alvarez - ralvarez@stjohnsguam.com
Grades: 3rd grade - 12th grade (individual or small group)
Days: T/W 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Robert Alvarez is from the island of Guam. He is an esteemed musician who has played multiple venues on the island such as Roy's, Hotel Nikko, and The Pacific Islands Club. He attended U.C. Davis with a double major in Chemistry and Music. He started his own production company Boonie Dogs productions and has even written music commercially.
Please contact the instructor for more information: Robert Alvarez - ralvarez@stjohnsguam.com
Vocal lessons
