Drum Line

This is a drumline after school class for Middle School Students at Astor. Students will learn rhythm, drumming technique, and playing together as a drumline team. Astor will provide the drum equipment, and students will be outside during this class under the school's overhang. Meeting twice a week, the class will be an hour and students will be working towards performing in the school and beyond. The instructor is Greg Odell. He has been teaching since 1998 and organizes several after-school programs through The Society for Syncopated Drummers for Portland Public Schools, including at Roosevelt High School!  

Winter course runs Jan 6- March 5, Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: $250 

Register here for winter term.

Adventures in Spanish

Welcome to our world of small, play-based, and interactive Spanish classes. Our classes provide children with a fantastic opportunity to learn and practice Spanish in a nurturing environment filled with songs, games, and books. Our teachers are trained to teach diverse skill levels and ages, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. 

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BRAVO Cello Program

BRAVO Youth Orchestras is a highly esteemed and influential non-profit organization that connects diverse students in Northern Portland with world-class music education. Through its rich in-school and after-school programming, BRAVO Youth Orchestras helps boost academic achievement while supporting the development of creative, confident, community-minded artists. Since the program’s inception, BRAVO has helped thousands of students develop their own unique talents while promoting social justice, equity and advancement in the Pacific Northwest. 

This is an offsite program.

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Coding: Intro to Scratch

Elementary students will learn how to write programs using Scratch, in a fun & creative setting.

Registration here

Drama Club

Each semester the Astor Drama Club creates a new performance experience, from classic plays with a modern twist, to improvised, individual skits. Not just for actors! Students also work on sets, costumes, and other aspects of putting on a performance. 

Fall course runs Sept. 22 - Nov. 21, Performance is Nov. 21, 6:30pm.

Register by October 1 here.

For more information, contact Jenni Miller: jenni789and1@comcast.net. 

Lego Robotics Club, basic & advanced

Classic LEGO construction meets robotics. Through 'playful learning,' students explore basic engineering and coding and build creativity, teamwork and STEAM skills.  Each week introduces a fun new project using the LEGO Education Spike Essential kits and curriculum. 

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Ukulele Project

After school ukulele group classes are designed to foster a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere of creativity, curiosity and exploration. The Ukulele Project empowers students to connect through the universal language of music. Led by experienced instructors, each session offers a harmonious blend of musical education and social enrichment based on our development focused curriculum. As ideas and melodies come to life, students learn not only the art of playing the ukulele but also the value of collaboration, respect, and mutual appreciation. 

For more info check out: www.theukuleleproject.com 

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Yoga Playgrounds

Our classes combine individual and group poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities and creative relaxation to promote strength, resiliency, awareness, self regulation and positivity. We keep our classes fun, engaging and age appropriate by weaving in games, stories, music and props. Classes are offered during and after the school day in daycares, preschools and elementary schools. Due to small class sizes, classes often fill quickly and we highly recommend registering early.

Fall registration here