Join us as we tell the story of the beloved friendship between Frog and Toad! The musical is open to all LJCDS Middle School students - no experience required, all students will be cast. Come be part of this sweet story of your favorite characters through the seasons as they navigate adventures, life lessons and celebrate friendship and of course, a lot of eating cookies! Everyone who registers for this class is guaranteed a part in the show. Auditions are held on the third rehearsal to give all students a chance to become familiar with each other, the show, and the audition process. No matter your experience level, Miss Yin, Ms. Hansen, and Mrs. Clemente will prepare all participants to feel confident going through the audition process. Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.: Aug. 26–Oct. 28th Tech Rehearsals: November 3-6th 3:30–5:30pmDress Rehearsals: November 11th and 12th 3:30–5:30pmPerformances: Wednesday, Nov. 13 and Thursday, Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., Four Flowers Theater Special dates August 28th 4:30 -5:15 p.m.: Parent Meeting, Dance Studio September 2nd: Auditions November 3-6 & 11-12: Rehearsals from 3:30-5:30 p.m. November 13 & 14: Performances at 5:30 p.m. Director/Choreographer: Christy Yin (LS/MS dance educator)Music Director: Liesl Hansen (MS music educator)Production Support: Wendy Clemente (LS music educator)

Checkmate! Grab your bishops and knights and join Excelsior Chess for an exciting 10-week chess club session. Trained and experienced coaches bring enthusiasm to each team workout and share their passion and insights into the game. Group participation, playing skills, and sportsmanship are evaluated at each workout, and at the session’s end, every player receives an award acknowledging their achievement. Fall (10 sessions) 3:30–4:30 p.m. Led by Excelsior Chess

This children’s yoga class is designed to support physical and emotional growth by blending movement, breath, and mindfulness in a fun and engaging way. We practice yoga postures and relaxation techniques to help students build strength, flexibility, self awareness, resilience, and confidence, helping children navigate daily stresses with greater ease and well being. Led by Certified Yoga Therapist Kla-Bada Bee

In this mindful hand building ceramics class, we slow down and connect with the tactile joy of clay. Through simple, meditative techniques, you’ll learn to shape functional and sculptural pieces while cultivating presence, patience, and creative flow. No prior experience is needed—just your hands, curiosity, and a willingness to play. Led by LJCDS Visual Arts Educators Sani Vanderspek and Alexis Grinbold

Thank you for your interest in registering. Please contact Aaron Bullard at abullard@villamusica.org to register and select specific lesson times. By signing up for lessons, you are committing to the whole trimester. You will billed for the entire session after you select your lesson times. These after-school lessons are available through a partnership with Villa Musica, a local non-profit community music center. They take place on campus and are designed to be a nurturing environment where students can further develop skills they learn during the day with music classes and ensembles directed by LJCDS music teachers. Parents will be billed through the school for lesson fees. Lesson options include: Private violin lessons (Grades 1–12) Private piano lessons (Grades 1–12) Private voice lessons (Grades 1-12) Private guitar lessons (Grades 3–12) Students with private lessons will meet with their teacher for 30 minutes between 3:30 and 7:00 p.m. one day a week. Dates: Mondays (13 sessions): Sept. 8–Dec. 15 (No class on Nov. 10, 24) Tuesdays (14 sessions): Sept. 9–Dec. 16 (No class on Nov. 25) Wednesdays (14 sessions): Sept. 10–Dec. 17 (No class on Nov. 26) Thursdays (13 sessions): Sept. 11–Dec. 18 (No class on Oct. 2 and Nov. 27) Fridays (8 sessions): Sept. 12–Dec. 12 (No class on Oct. 10, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 21, 28) $54/private lesson Led by Villa Musica instructor

The Pine Tones is LJCDS’ Lower and Middle School choir. It is open to any student who wants to sing; no audition or prior experience is required. The Pine Tones will perform at several school and community events throughout the school year, including a day at Disneyland Resort with a Disney Cast Member choir workshop in March and a final performance on March 7th. This program runs in the fall, winter, and spring sessions from Sept. 8–March 7. There is no class on school holidays plus Jan. 5. Price includes uniforms, All Kids Create festival fees, and Disney workshop transportation and admission. Led by Lower School Music Educator Wendy Clemente, Lower School Performing Arts Educator Kelley Hart, and Middle School Music Educator Liesl Hansen.

Join Seaside Arts Center’s musical theater team for an abbreviated production of Tangled, in a program emphasizing the theatrical principles of play, ensemble, and empathy. This experience not only empowers individual students to speak with full voices, stand confidently in front of others, and lead with a playful imagination, but it also empowers them within a collaborative ensemble. Led by Seaside Arts Center

SuperMoverz is an action-packed, all around sports adventure program for kids who like to play hard, have fun, and power up their many abilities, including: athletic skills, social emotional awareness, and overall fitness. Super Moverz Kids get to go on a wide range of special “missions”, led by Master Commander and his Guardians, allowing them to play different as they move through higher levels and learn what it takes to work together as a team. This program has been in development for more than 20 years, by a team of master PE teachers who have created a program that aims to inspire all kids to activate their movement abilities while having as much fun as possible! Led by LJCDS Coach, Physical Education and Athletics Educator Briana Benso