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Elementary Science Olympiad

Elementary Science Olympiad is a competitive science team that offers a variety of team events designed to foster students’ interest in science. After registering for the program, students will have an opportunity to sign-up for an event via Sign-Up Genius and will then practice weekly with their event coach and teammates in a hands-on cooperative learning environment to gain expertise in their event. The program culminates in the Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday May 9th, 2026 at Pioneer High School bringing together students from 40 area schools. Practice times are set by the individual volunteer event coaches and vary depending on the event. An individual event could practice before school, after school or on weeknight evenings. The practice times for each event will be emailed to all registered participants before the event sign-up date. Event sign-up will occur on Sunday January 25th, 2026 via SignUpGenius.com. Event practices will begin on or after the week of February 1st, 2026, at coach’s discretion, and will run approximately an hour per week until the Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday May 9th, 2026 at Pioneer HS. This program relies on parent volunteer coaches and Dexter will only participate in events for which we have a volunteer coach. We are limited to 21 participants per grade with between 1 and 4 students in each event per grade. Coaching is a way to ensure your child can participate in his or her preferred event! Please reach out to chrissy.hladky@gmail.com if you are willing to coach. To learn more, please review this presentation or reach out to chrissy.hladky@gmail.com

3008-W26 2nd Grade

3008-W26 3rd Grade

3008-W26 4th Grade

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Math Kangaroo Team – Grades K–12

Join Dexter’s Math Kangaroo Team! Students in grades K–12 are invited to take part in the international Math Kangaroo competition—a long-running celebration of problem-solving and creative mathematical thinking. REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31 AND SAVE $25! The discount applies automatically at checkout. Math Kangaroo USA is a national non-profit that brings this global contest to students across the country. Dexter will host Saturday afternoon practice sessions in the Creekside Cafeteria, giving kids a chance to build confidence, strengthen their logic and reasoning skills, and get familiar with the contest style. A quick note about the process: Once we meet the minimum number of participants, we’ll reach out with instructions on how to complete your student’s official registration through the Math Kangaroo website. That final step is required for entry into the national contest. Parent Involvement We’ll need a small crew of parent volunteers to help supervise and support the event. Registration Timeline Student registration deadline: December 31, 2025 (Late registration closes February 1, 2026) Fee includes all Dexter practice sessions and the contest fee. About the Competition Contest Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Students take a 75-minute multiple-choice test Grades K–4: 24 questions Grades 5–12: 30 questions Format may be paper or online, depending on national guidelines. Kindergarteners take the Grade 1 test and must be able to read and work independently. Why Participate Sparks excitement and confidence in math Encourages logical, creative, and flexible thinking Every student receives prizes; top scorers earn medals and certificates Families get access to free study materials and practice questions

Thu/Sat, Jan 10 - Mar 19

Pre-K (PK) - 12th

Thu/Sat, Jan 10 - Mar 19

Robotics Coding

Robotics Coding allows students to engage in coding through hands-on experiences with an array of robots (Ozobots, Legos, or Spheros) starting with the user-friendly visual language of Blocky. After students explore beginner coding concepts, they'll transition to more advanced script-based languages like Python. Weekly Progress: Students will show the movement and design of their robot. Minimum Technology Requirements: Chromebook or iPad and robots.

Wed, Jan 14 - Mar 18

Creekside Intermediate School

Power of Drawing - Young Rembrandts

Young Rembrandts students will flex their artistic muscles with an exciting lineup of drawing lessons. We’ll warm up with whimsical Winter Birdhouses and a festive birthday cake—perfect projects to spark imagination. Budding artists will take on dynamic challenges like a bold Palm Tree Scene, adorable penguins full of personality, and a Young Rembrandts take on Grant Wood’s American Gothic. We’ll wrap things up with a blend of elegance and graphic design in imaginative lessons like Trolls at Home and a striking Line Art Owl. Don’t let the winter blues stick around—enroll your artist today and make this season a masterpiece!

Tue, Jan 20 - Mar 10

Wed, Jan 21 - Feb 25

Mon, Jan 26 - Mar 23

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Chess Scholars

Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. Note: Our after-school classes held in school buildings are open to all students. Please note that students will need to navigate to other buildings on their own if their class is not in their home building.

Tue, Jan 20 - Mar 10

Thu, Jan 22 - Mar 12

Mon, Jan 26 - Mar 23

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Creative Writing Club

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” - Albert Einstein The Creative Writing Club, brought to you by Afterschool Enrichment Solutions, is designed to ignite the imaginations of young writers, foster their love for language, and cultivate their creative expression. Through exploration of classic literature, inspiring writing exercises, creative language games and collaboration, students will explore different genres, learn and practice grammatical concepts, develop their writing skills, and build confidence in their ability to communicate effectively. Note: Our after-school classes held in school buildings are open to all students. Please note that students will need to navigate to other buildings on their own if their class is not in their home building.

Tue, Jan 20 - Mar 10

Wed, Jan 21 - Mar 11

Fri, Jan 23 - Mar 20

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Brixology - Mad Science

Our BRIXOLOGY program inspires kids to become engineers. Using LEGO® bricks, kids build different engineering-themed projects in each class. They will use critical thinking, cooperation and creative-problem solving skills to test and improve their projects during each class

Tue, Jan 20 - Feb 24

Thu, Jan 22 - Feb 26

SAT 1600 Test Preparation Classes

Give yourself the Edge. A leader in Midwest test preparation, Excel Edge has meticulously analyzed this College Board SAT to ensure students receive a highly specialized program tailored to the test. We have prepared for the new digital SAT exam coming this spring. You can count on experienced instructors who are certified content specialists to teach you point-producing offensive and defensive strategies to navigate difficult items. Our teaching team will show you exactly what to expect on this test. We will teach you how to eliminate choices, how to answer items quickly, and how to maximize your score. To learn more about our program, please visit our website www.exceledgeinc.com. Timing is everything. We have deliberately scheduled SAT 1600 to wrap up just before the April SAT exam. By spring, students will have mastered junior curriculum, which the exam targets. By completing the program in the weeks just before the SAT, students can master test content and strategy and put these skills to immediate use. **Class will be postponed and we will add an additional week if school is canceled due to inclement weather or other circumstances. **Class will run based on enrollment. If enrollment is low and class is canceled, you will receive a refund. Space is limited. Contact us with any questions. If you have any questions about SAT 1600, please feel free to contact ExcelEdge at info@exceledgeinc.com / 219-838-0740. We look forward to working with you!

Wed, Jan 21 - Mar 4

Dexter High School

NASA Academy - Mad Science

Learning doesn't have to stop after the bell rings! Complement your child’s learning experience with a Mad Science after-school program. Our unique approach gives children a solid scientific foundation that goes beyond the classroom. Children engage in hands-on activities, watch spectacular demos, and an educational science take home every class. NASA Academy: Kids blast off on an adventure through Earth’s atmosphere and into outer space! They explore the sun and stars, learn how rockets launch and astronauts live in space, and discover the science behind sunsets, stardust, and propulsion— while revealing the science that makes space travel possible. MAD SCIENCE REFUND POLICY: cancellation requests must be received at least seven (7) days before the start date of the class. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests received less than seven days before the class begins.

Mon, Jan 26 - Feb 23

Pre-K (PK) - 5th

Tue, Jan 27 - Feb 17

NASA Space Explorers - Mad Science

Learning doesn't have to stop after the bell rings! Complement your child’s learning experience with a Mad Science after-school program. Our unique approach gives children a solid scientific foundation that goes beyond the classroom. Children engage in hands-on activities, watch spectacular demos, and an educational science take home every class. NASA Space Explorers: Kids explore the wonders of our solar system and the technology that makes space exploration possible! They investigate planets, moons, and meteors, experiment with lasers, gravity, and radar, and dive into the forces of flight and rocket design—all while uncovering the science behind how we explore the universe. MAD SCIENCE REFUND POLICY: cancellation requests must be received at least seven (7) days before the start date of the class. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests received less than seven days before the class begins.

Mon, Mar 2 - Mar 23

Tue, Mar 3 - Mar 24