Enrichment/Clubs

Casis is fortunate to have parents and teachers who offer additional opportunities for growth and learning.

4th & 5th Grade Book Club - Join us for good books and stimulating conversation. All interested 4th and 5th graders are welcome to attend. For more information regarding dates and times, please contact Sharon Hornfischer at sharon@hornfischerlit.com.

Casis Times - The Casis Times is our student newspaper, created, edited and published by 4th and 5th grade students. Opportunities are available for students who want to report, take photos, draw cartoons and learn about layout and editing. For more information, contact Sally Ward at sallyward1@sbcglobal.net.

Chess Club - The Chess Club will meet every Tuesday in the library form 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. beginning September 5th. All 2nd - 5th graders are invited to attend. Parents of interested Kindergarten-1st graders can reach Diana Graves at diana-graves@sbcglobal.net. All ability levels are welcome.

Culture Club - From the Gutenberg Bible to Keep Austin Weird. For interested 5th graders, come join us for a mind expanding, barrier breaking exploration into the concept of culture. From high brow to low brow, old culture to new culture, traditional culture to alternative culture, mainstream culture to sub-culture. Austin has it all. Curious minds and active thinkers wanted. Come have fun while you learn! If you are interested in chairing this position, please contact Liza Layne at liza.layne@sbcglobal.net.

Leadership Casis - All 5th grade students with an interest in community service, school service and school spirit are invited. We always need parent volunteers to help and assist. Parents pick up students at 4:00 p.m. in the circle driveway. We have planned a fun and rewarding year of activities.  Contact Wendy Griessen at wendell@austin.rr.com or Kelly Talbert at ktalbert@austin.rr.com for more information.

StageSong - FALL SEMESTER, GRADES 2-5--A stage performance introduction, Music Portable P-B (Dunn). Wednesdays, 2:45--4:00 p.m., September 10 through October 29, with a dress rehearsal (5:30 p.m.) and short performance (7:00--7:30 p.m.) on Nov. 4, a Tuesday night. Original music and arrangements by Casis music instructor Kevin Dunn are used to create a holiday show in which young performers are taught stage manners, diction, expression, vocal strength, and timing. A colorful t-shirt costume (included in the tuition) is an original screen print which relates to the show's theme. Other costume requirements are minimal (black pants, sweats, or jeans). Students must be able to attend regularly and be present at the dress rehearsal, in order to perform with the group. Announcements and enrollment forms are available in music classes and in Friday folders.

Mad Science® - Mad Science is an after-school program which encourages scientific literacy in children in an age when science is as vital as reading, writing and arithmetic. It's mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children by providing them with fun, interactive and educational programs that instill a clear understanding of what science is really about and how it affects their world. To find out more about this program offered at Casis, please visit their website at www.madscience.com.

Cougar Chorus - Spring - In a voice-class setting, children are taught breathing techniques, diction, expression, and dramatic interpretation of song repertoire which can vary from folk music to light classics to pop tunes. Rehearsals run Wednesdays, from 2:45-4:00pm and children have a small snack for a few minutes before rehearsals begin. A recital, complete with spotlight, stage and microphone is the culminating activity.

Bits, Bytes & Bots - Bringing technology to you with fun, educational classes taught by knowledgeable instructors! Each student has their own laptop and equipment. Small classes with no more than a 10:1 student to teacher ratio. Classes offered after school. Registration: www.bitsbytesbots.com/southaustin.htm or call 512-415-4120. Limited openings - enroll today!

Theatre Enrichment - Theatre Enrichment is an after school program that will teach students the various performance elements of theatre, enriching their academic learning. Each semester will have a different emphasis, and students will have a chance to participate in the production process as well as perform on stage using the Theatre Arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for K – 5th grades. Through perceptual studies, students will increase their understanding of self and others and develop clear ideas about the world. Through a variety of theatrical experiences, students will communicate in a dramatic form, make artistic choices, solve problems, build positive self-concepts, and relate interpersonally. We will be learning Theatrical Warm-Ups & Games, Acting & Voice Building, as well as Movement & Dance. If you have any questions, please contact Annie Dragoo at 297-9015.