School Day Enrichment Residencies
School day enrichment residencies are funded by our Parent Teacher Organization. They are partnerships with local community organizations, programmed by our Community Assistant. A visiting instructor from each group works with students for a series of weeks on an in depth, hands on exploration of a specific area of study — art, movement, music, performance, science or technology. Each grade participates in one or two of these residencies each year.
3K & PreK
Lola Tots
winter session
Explore Spanish-speaking cultures through creative activities, music, and language immersion. Each week brings a new cultural adventure as students discover treasures from different nations through imaginative play and hands-on learning experiences.
Kindergarten
Marquis Studio - Percussion
winter session
Discover music-making through collaborative percussion exploration. Students learn rhythm, tempo, and musical notation while exploring drumming styles and instruments from around the world in this multicultural musical journey.
Grade 1
Treasure Trunk - Music Theater
winter session
Create and perform in a themed mini-musical! Students collaborate to develop scripts, learn choreography, and build ensemble skills through singing, dancing, and acting. The program culminates in a showcase performance for families.
Grade 2
Marquis Studio - Architecture and Sculpture
winter session
Learn architectural design by creating scale drawings and building models. Using paper, cardboard, and basic tools, students design floor plans and construct models of buildings and neighborhoods to understand the architectural process.
Grade 3
Rising Tide
Comprehensive water safety education and swimming instruction integrated into the school day. Students learn essential water safety skills and receive professional swimming lessons with all gear provided for half the school year.
Kiddie Science
fall session
Hands-on science workshops focusing on Traits and Inheritance. Students explore genetics through interactive experiments and activities, culminating in creating their own unique species. Programs foster scientific thinking and lifelong curiosity.
Grade 4
Marquis Studio - Latin Dance
fall session
Learn traditional Latin American and Caribbean dances including salsa, merengue, bachata, and cha-cha-cha. Students explore cultural rhythms and movements from Central and South America through energetic dance instruction.
Brooklyn Museum
winter session
Explore art history through Revolutionary War portraits and contemporary works. Students analyze depictions of power, create handmade sketchbooks, and develop their own powerful portraits using artistic techniques. Includes two museum visits.
Grade 5
Service Learning Project (SLP)
fall session
Student-led community service initiative where learners identify social issues, conduct research, and develop solutions. Participants become advocates for change by creating implementation plans and engaging with politicians and community members.
Kiddie Science
winter session
Physics-focused workshops designed to prepare students for the State Science Exam. Interactive, hands-on experiments help students understand fundamental physics concepts while building scientific observation and analysis skills.