Distance Learning Enrichment Opportunities

In addition to the enrichment opportunities provided in Ms. Bencivengo's weekly newsletter, 'From the Principal's Pen' and the resources on the GPS Digital Learning website, please find below a number of resources accumulated by PTA Council, OGS parents and the PTA. 

 

Various Online Classes

 

STEM

  • STEM at Home from PITSCO Education
  • CT Science Center:
    • Science At Play - on our Blog
    • Animal Encounters - Tuesdays & Thursdays at Noon on Facebook
    • Kahoot! Challenge - on Facebook
    • Field Trip Friday - Fridays on Facebook
    • #MuseumFromHome - Weekends on Facebook
  • MACINSPIRES: MacInspires is offering After School Online Learning via Zoom. TCourse selections will be offered from 3:30-4:30P daily and will run for 6 weeks beginning March 30th. MacInspires can do tailored classrooms by school OR parents can access the link directly and order. Here is the link to order classes via our website https://macinspires.com/after-school-online/. 
  • CRITTER CARAVAN: Six 45-minute virtual safari takes us around the world to meet one or two exotic mammals or reptiles. $45/session or $250/6 session package. Please email crittercaravan@yahoo.com for info and availability. Please put ATTN: VIRTUAL SAFARI in the subject line or text/call KATHRYN at 203 257 4226.
  • CHESS: Chess instructor Alex Eydelman is available to currently offering 30 minute, online chess sessions through ZOOM.  He charges $45 per 30 minute session.  You can email him at:  necachess@gmail.com  or text him at 203-554-7662
  • ZANIAC: K-12 STEAM Online Classes www.zaniaclearning.com/greenwich
  • CODE NINJAS: Code Ninjas is offering online “Instructor Led” classes for game design, Scratch, Roblox, Minecraft, 3-D Printing, STEM and Tynker.  They have small classes and are offering 20 sessions/week.  Private tutoring is available.  Please contact stamford@codeninjas.com or call 203-633-8000.

Field Trips

 

Physical Education

Music

  • Greenwich Music: Online Lessons are available for all levels for piano, guitar, drums, bass, voice, ukulele, violin, cello, trumpet, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. TEXT 203-637-1119 or visit https://www.greenwichmusic.com/request-lesson

Social Emotional Resources

  • The WorryWoos (creative writing and art lessons plans, printable coloring pages)
  • The WorryWoo Facebook Page hosting live readings by Author/Illustrator Andi Green (once a week to address different themes such as Worry, Frustration, Loneliness, Confusion, Innocence, Insecurity and Envy)