SPARK!
At Mesa we consider SPARK! to be an extension of the day that not only provides care and supervision but also offers extracurricular options for TK-8 students. Our TK-3 grade levels participate in weekly themes with related activities that range from arts and crafts, outside exploration to team-building projects. Our upper-grade levels are introduced to a recreational style of program that allows students to explore daily offerings and pick the activity of their choice. Our middle school program creates a safe space for students to remain on campus that need services and will have club options introduced throughout the school year such as cooking, STEM, and athletics.
Hello! My name is Ms. Melissa, and I am the ELO-P Site Supervisor for High Tech Mesa. I have been proudly part of the SPARK! team for the past three years, bringing my passion for creating a safe and engaging environment for students. However, my journey with High Tech goes even further back—I’ve been working the Afterschool Program with High Tech for eight years. I look forward to continuing to support our students and families while fostering a positive and enriching experience for everyone involved!
November Newsletter – SPARK Adventures
Hello SPARK Families,
As the autumn leaves fall and the holiday season begins to approach, we are excited to share all the engaging activities and enrichment opportunities planned for your children this November!
This month, we are introducing a wonderful variety of classes designed to inspire creativity, build new skills, and keep the fun going after school. Here's what we have coming up:
Wa-Sho Japanese Cooking Class
Let your child explore the tastes and traditions of Japan! In this hands-on cooking class, children will learn about Japanese culture while preparing simple, delicious dishes. It's a fun and flavorful way to develop culinary confidence and cultural appreciation.
Classes are currently full but be on the look our for more sign-ups!
Kidokinetics
Get ready to move! Kidokinetics offers high-energy physical education through fun games and age-appropriate fitness activities. This class encourages motor skill development, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement.
Kidokinetics will take place from 3:00 - 4:30:
• Monday: Kinder
• Wednesday: 2nd Grade
• Friday: 1st Grade
Expressive Art Class
Our Expressive Art Class gives students the chance to create, explore, and express themselves through a variety of art mediums. From painting to mixed media, this class supports emotional development while nurturing creativity.
3:15 - 4:15 Thursday: 3rd Grade; Friday: 4th/5th Grade
EXPRESSIVE ART CLASS will take place from 3:15 - 4:15:
• Thursday: 3rd Grade
• Friday: 4th / 5th Grade
Spanish Class
¡Hola! Our Spanish Class makes language learning fun and interactive. Through songs, games, and conversation, children will develop beginner vocabulary and a love for learning new languages and cultures.
We are proud to offer a well-rounded program that supports the development of the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
As always, thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our SPARK family!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
- Ms. Melissa and the SPARK Team
Payment
Notifications
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Invoices are sent out monthly at the end of the month
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Families who do not have a card on file must pay the invoice manually
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If a card on file fails families will be sent an invoice that must be paid manually
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Contact Ms. Melissa if your card needs to be updated
Week | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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August 30 - October 3 | -- | -- | Pumpkin Headbands | Flying Bats | Ghosts |
October 6 - October 10 | UFO's | Build-a-Spaceship | Build-a-Astronaut | Straw Rockets or Make-a-Planet | NO SCHOOL |
October 13 - October 17 | NO SCHOOL | Build-a-Dragon | Bubble Wands | Pop-Pom Poppers | Moon Dough |
October 20 - October 24 | Lanterns | Play-Doh | Mummy Run | Witches Brew Toss | Halloween Stress Balls |
October 27 - October 31 | Ghost Busters | Build a Jack-O-Lantern | Eyeball Balance Game | Witches Hat | Halloween Bingo |
Daily Schedule *
2:45 - 3:15
3:15 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:15
4:15 - 5:00
5:00 - 6:00
Recess
Snack
KBAR: Kick Back and Read
Activity
SPARK-E
* (Excluding Half-Days)
Half-Day Schedule
1:00 - 1:40
1:40 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:45
2:45 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:00
4:00 - 5:00
5:00 - 6:00
Recess
Snack
Showtime
Stations
Recess
Activity
SPARK-E
Weekly Theme | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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August 30 - October 3 | -- | -- | Perler Beads | Bracelets | Pony Bead / Keyboard Fidget |
Pumpkin Week: October 6 - October 10 | Four Sided Pumpkin | Beaded Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins | Paper Strip Pumpkin Garland | Pumpkin Paper Lanterns | NO SCHOOL |
Spooky Beings: October 13 - October 17 | NO SCHOOL | Bat "Hats" Headbands | Paper Plate Black Cats | Spider Headbands | Paper Spiral Ghost |
October 20 - October 24 | Paper Bracelets | Foldable haunted Houses | Paper Chain Skeletons | Pumpkin Agamograph | Spooky Paper Masks |
Spooky Week: October 27 - October 31 | Spooky Garlands | Spooky Wind Spinners | Halloween Paper Puppets | Ghost Windsock | Spooky Finger Puppets |
Daily Schedule *
2:45 - 3:15
3:15 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:15
4:15 - 5:00
5:00 - 6:00
Recess
Snack
KBAR: Kick Back and Read
Activity
SPARK-E
* (Excluding Half-Days)
Half-Day Schedule
1:00 - 1:40
1:40 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:45
2:45 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:00
4:00 - 5:00
5:00 - 6:00
Recess
Snack
SPARK Choice
Recess
Activity
Showtime
SPARK-E
Week | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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October 13 - October 17 | NO SCHOOL |
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October 6 - October 10 |
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October 20 - October 24 |
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October 27 - October 31 |
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Daily Schedule *
2:45 - 3:30
3:30 - 3:45
3:45 - 4:00
4:15 - 5:00
5:00 - 6:00
KBAR: Kick Back and Read
Snack
Recess
Activity
SPARK-E
* (Excluding Half-Days)
Half-Day Schedule
1:00 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:45
2:45 - 3:00
3:00 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:00
4:00 - 5:00
5:00 - 6:00
Indoor Recess
SPARK Choice
Recess
Recess
Activity
Showtime
SPARK-E
Weekly Theme | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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October 6 - October 10 | Handprint Witch | Handprint Spider | -- | Q-Tip Skeleton Hands | NO SCHOOL |
October 13 - October 17 | NO SCHOOL | Q-Tip Skeleton | -- | Bat Handprint | Q-Tip Candy Corn Paintings |
October 20 - October 24 | Paper Plate Witch Hats | Paper Plate Eyeballs | -- | Caramel Apple Friends | Yarn Ghosts |
October 27 - October 31 | Acorn Hand Craft | Halloween Stress Balls | -- | Scarecrow Paper Bags | Pumpkin Suncatcher |
Daily Schedule *
2:45 - 3:15
3:15 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:15
5:00 - 6:00
Recess
Snack
KBAR: Kick Back and Read
Activity
SPARK-E
* (Excluding Half-Days)
4:15 - 5:00
Half-Day Schedule
1:00 - 1:40
1:40 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:45
2:45 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:00
4:00 - 5:00
5:00 - 6:00
Recess
Snack
SPARK Choice
Recess
Activity
Showtime
SPARK-E
Weekly Theme | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Animal Week: October 6 - October 10 | Paper Turtles | Cotton Ball Sheep | Spiral Snakes | Build-A-Monkey | NO SCHOOL |
STEAM Week: October 13 - October 17 | NO SCHOOL | Cloud Dough | Marshmallow Towers | Pom Pom Blasters | Paper Chains |
Bug Week: October 20 - October 24 | Coffee Filter Butterflies | Popsicle Stick Dragonflies | iSpy Bugs | Fingerprint Fireflies | Paper Plate Ladybugs |
Fall Week: October 27 - October 31 | Fal l Bingo | Handprint Leaves | Rubbermaid Bracelets | Build-A-Scarecrow | Fingerprint Trees |
4:00 - 5:00
KBAR: Kick Back and Read
Daily Schedule *
2:45 - 3:15
3:15 - 3:30
3:30 - 3:45
3:45 - 4:00
5:00 - 6:00
KBAR: Kick Back and Read
Snack
Recess
Activity
SPARK-E
* (Excluding Half-Days)
Half-Day Schedule
1:00 - 1:40
1:40 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:45
2:45 - 3:30
3:30 - 4:00
4:00 - 5:00
5:00 - 6:00
Recess
Snack
SPARK Choice
Recess
Activity
Showtime
SPARK-E
Weekly Theme | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Nature Week | -- | -- | Bowtie Noodle Sun | Handprint Paint Tree | Build-A-Scarecrow |
Food Week: | Build-an-Ice Cream | Paper Plate Apple Core | Tissue Paper Plate Pizzas | Paper Plate Donuts | NO SCHOOL |
Fall Week | NO SCHOOL | Decorate A Leaf | Pasta Pumpkins | Tissue Paper Apples | Tissue Paper Pumpkin Pies |
Holiday Week | Cotton Ball Ghosts | Paper Plate Jack-O-Lanterns | Paper Plate Monsters | Build-A-Witch | Spider Googley Eye Headbands |
Holiday Week | Tissue Paper Candy Corns | Handprint "Boo!" Signs | Handprint Spiders | Cats with Whiskers | Paper Plate and Yarn Spider Webs |