Academics Enrichments

List of 4 items.

• Bright Little Minds: PK4-K, 3:15-4:00 on Thursdays

  Fall 2025: Bright Little Minds
  Instructor: Sandra Flores
  Grades: PK4-K
  Day and Time: Thursday, 3:15-4:00 pm
  Tuition: $370 ASC students, $420 non-ASC
  Location: Mrs. Flores' Classroom (ECC)
  Dismissal: via ECC
   
  Come and have fun! Through sensory bins and Magna tiles, we will create unique creations. Kids will love to see their creations and know they will work on their fine motor skills, fostering independence, sharing, Sensory activities support, developing language, problem-solving, and awareness of their senses. Adding Magna Tiles adds room for more fun and imagination.
  
  
  Instuctor Bio:
  My name is Sandra Flores. I am a pre-K3 teacher in St. Andrew’s Early Childhood Center. I have been an educator for 20 years. I was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and attended the University of Monterrey, N, L CEDIM. I received my accreditation in early childhood education in 2008, and then worked in Catholic Schools in Texas and Mississippi. Since joining the staff of St. Andrew’s in 2015, I have taught students ranging from two-year olds in Foundations to first grade. My true passion is in working with young children. Witnessing their growth and the development of their unique gifts and talents is a source of immense joy and fulfillment for me.

• Bright Little Minds: Pre-K3, 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays

  Fall 2025: Bright Little Minds
  Instructor: Sandra Flores
  Grades: PK3
  Day and Time: Tuesday, 3:15-4:00 pm
  Tuition: $370 ASC students, $420 non-ASC
  Location: Mrs. Flores' Classroom (ECC)
  Dismissal: via ECC
   
  Come and have fun! Through sensory bins and Magna tiles, we will create unique creations. Kids will love to see their creations and know they will work on their fine motor skills, fostering independence, sharing, Sensory activities support, developing language, problem-solving, and awareness of their senses. Adding Magna Tiles adds room for more fun and imagination.
  
  
  Instuctor Bio:
  My name is Sandra Flores. I am a pre-K3 teacher in St. Andrew’s Early Childhood Center. I have been an educator for 20 years. I was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and attended the University of Monterrey, N, L CEDIM. I received my accreditation in early childhood education in 2008, and then worked in Catholic Schools in Texas and Mississippi. Since joining the staff of St. Andrew’s in 2015, I have taught students ranging from two-year olds in Foundations to first grade. My true passion is in working with young children. Witnessing their growth and the development of their unique gifts and talents is a source of immense joy and fulfillment for me.

• Kumon Connect Reading and Math: 1st-4th, 4:00-5:00pm on Tuesdays

  Fall 2025: Kumon Connect Reading and Math

  Instructor: Dana Yoshimura-Johnson & Julie Cheesman

  Grades: 1st-4th

  Day and Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm - two 30 minute classes, once a week. Math will be 4:00-4:30pm and Reading will be 4:30-5:00pm.

  Tuition: $750 for one class, $1350 for both for ASC students; $800 for one, $1450 for both for non-ASC students

  Location: LS Classroom

  Dismissal: LS
  
  
  

  Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading program! Kumon Students progress independently through a carefully crafted, worksheet-based math and reading curriculum.

   

  Kumon is a structured, proven self-learning program that gives your child the critical thinking skills and mindset to learn new materials independently. The key to Kumon Programs is the individualized instruction, carefully planned by an instructor and practiced daily at home, in the center, or at school.

   

  Regardless of academic level, your child will progress through the individualized instruction at his or her own pace advancing step by logical step in just 30 minutes per day, per subject.

   

  The fundamentals instilled by Kumon over time lead to accelerated learning throughout life. Kumon parents find their children performing above grade level, which increases educational opportunities and can open up a new world of advanced and gifted schooling. 

  
  
  Once the classes have been confirmed, parents will need to complete an enrollment application directly with Kumon.
  
  Parents will need to supply a compatible tablet and stylus - their child will need to bring this each week to their Kumon class(es).
  
  Instructor's Bio:
  Mrs. Dana Yoshimura Johnson
  Born in Phoenix, AZ, Dana was first introduced to Kumon as a child 25+ years ago. Though she did not attend Kumon herself, many of her school-aged friends did. Over the years, Dana would watch her peers develop into high-achieving students who would eventually go on to attend top colleges & universities in the nation and become doctors, nurses, engineers, and attorneys. Dana first became involved with Kumon as a Kumon parent, once her children were of age. Through daily devotion to the program, academic success emerged in her children's performance at school (gifted & advanced) and in Kumon. Dana is passionate about helping each student reach their potential, building confidence & work skills, and developing positive study attitudes. Dana is a graduate of Jackson State University (B.S.) and Louisiana State University- Shreveport (MBA).
  
  Mrs. Julie Cheesman
  Julie was born Chicago and raised in southern California. She is a Cal State Northridge graduate with experience working in law, communications, and tutoring children. Extensively trained to serve as a Chief Assistant Instructor at Kumon, Julie is instrumental in developing student lesson plans, providing guidance with new concepts, developing student work skills, and monitoring student progress. She has worked with children 3 years old through high school aged students, including those with disabilities. Julie is passionate about developing students to be structured and independent, further increasing success in their academic performance.
  
  

• Beyond the Bookshelf: 1st-4th, Wednesday, 4:00-5:00

  Fall 2025: Beyond the Bookshelf
  Teacher: Sara Clark
  Grades: 1st-4th
  Day and Time: Wednesdays from 4:00– 5:00 p.m.
  Tuition: $400 for ASC students, $450 for non-ASC students
  Location: LS Library
  
  

  Step into a world where books are just the beginning! In Beyond the Bookshelf, readers in grades 1–4 will explore exciting stories and dive into fun, hands-on activities inspired by the books we read. Each week includes group read-alouds, lively discussions, creative crafts, games, or dramatic play that brings our stories off the page and into the real world. Whether we're building a character’s dream treehouse, acting out silly scenes, or solving mysteries like our favorite book detectives, every session is full of imagination, connection, and cozy bookish fun. Perfect for curious minds and creative hearts—because every great book takes you beyond the bookshelf!
  
  Instructor Bio:
  Hello! My name is Sara Clark, and I am the Lower School Librarian for both the Early Childhood Center (ECC) and Lower School (LS). I also coach Archey at the Middle and High School. This will be my fifth year at St. Andrew's and in Mississippi. I have a passion for reading, crafting, spending time with my family, journaling, traveling, and trying new foods!  In this class, I look forward to sharing my love of reading and using our imagination to bring stories to life!