Extracurricular Programs

Sports

Students at Rawson-Saunders have opporunities to explore and develop their athletic skills. In addition to the programs listed in this section, please see information on Tennis listed below in the Ater School Programs.

Rawson-Saunders participates in the Austin Private School Association (APSA) sports program. This program brings together students from a number of small private schools in the Austin area, providing a ridicule-free, safe, organized arena for being engaged in physical activities. Join us and don’t miss out on the fun!

Click here for a copy of the information letter sent to parents.

Volleyball, October 2 - November 6

Games will be played at the Odyssey School at the corner of 45th street and Red River in the gym starting Tuesday, September 25 at4:30 PM. This will be a orientation evening where the kids can see the facilities and learn a few things.

3-on-3 Basketball, January 22, 2008 - February 26, 2008

Games will be played at the Odyssey School at the corner of 45th street and Red River in the gym.

Indoor Soccer, March 18, 2008 - April 22, 2008

Games will be played at the Odyssey School at the corner of 45th street and Red River in the gym.

After School Programs

Rawson-Saunders offers students a wide range of after school activities. For more information on the after school programs, click here for the After School Programs flyer.

Destination Imagination

Destination Imagination is an international program for students in grades kindergarten through college. Up to seven team members work together to solve their challenge. Team member must write a script, make all costumes, backdrops and props needed. They also learn to work together to solve mini-challenges in 3-5 minutes. They learn to budget time and money.

Because team members cannot be replaced after work has begun on the challenge, prospective team members may try the program for three weeks before committing to join.

• The Middle School group meets Wednesdays in the fall, and Wednesdays and Fridays in the Spring.
• The Elementary group meets Thursdays in the fall, and Mondays and Thursdays in the Spring.

Dog Training

Students learn the basics of teaching their dog to respond to common commands.

• Dog Training meets Fridays

Introduction to Drama

Introduction to Drama will develop students' knowledge and skills in acting and directing through their own experience and imagination, as well as through our research of literature and history. Students will learn basic acting skills, play theatrical games, learn related vocabulary terms, and perform short plays as a result of acquired skills. Introduction to Drama will promote self-expression, confidence and creativity.

• Introduction to Drama meets Thursdays, 3:00 until 4:30

Journalism

The Journalism Club produces a monthly newsletter that reports on the happenings at Rawson-Saunders. Interested students will be given the opportunity to work on their writing skills in a more relaxed and fun setting. The club's enrollment is limited to those students in grades five and up.

• Journalism Club meets Wednesdays, 3:00 until 4:15

Positively Piano

Weekly piano lessons (aligned with the school calendar) are offered to the students at Rawson-Saunders! These piano lessons are taught using multi-sensory methods such as color-coding, ear training, kinesthetic concept exploration, and musical manipulative exercises. The instructional books used are published by Alfred's and will be paid or by the piano student, as needed.

• Piano lessons are by appointment only. Contact Chere Chancey to arrange a time slot before they're gone!

Robotics

In Robotics, students explore engineering, computer programming, and problem solving using the Lego Mindstorms system. No experience is necessary; all that is required is a curious and creative mind. In May, students participate in Mindstorms Mania, a celebration of Robotics programs in Central Texas schools. The Robotics program has been developed for students through a joint program sponsored by Lego, National Instruments, the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, and Tufts University.

• The Middle School group meets Thursdays, 3:00 until 4:30
• The Elementary group meets Wednesdays, 3:00 until 4:05.

Tennis

Students will learn and practice tennis fundamentals. Class will be held at the O'Henry Middle School tennis courts.

• Tennis meets Mondays

Toy Making

This toy making class will incorporate materials that will ensure a high success rate, not to mention something really cool to bring home to brag about.

• Toy Making meets Mondays, 3:00 until 4:30