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Monday November 10, 2025
3:30 AM - 4:30 AM    SCHOOL CONNECTIONS - Poke'mon Club - Monday Afternoons - Poke'mon Club - Monday - School Connections
Catch ‘Em All! Come join Mr. Gianni in the Pokémon Club! Learn how to read your cards, battle friends, and build relationships amongst classmates here at McAlister.Welcome to all level players! Beginners and experts, we have a spot for you! There will be a no tolerance to trading cards at any point in time on school grounds, outside of school grounds is up to solely the adults of the children participating.  NOTE: McAlister School will not be held accountable for trading cards.Parents must indicate in PikMyKid School Connections (McAlister) or individual program (Spaulding), so students can be safely dismissed.Children participating in afternoon courses must be picked up promptly in the FRONT ENTRANCE of the hosting school at the designated time.Dates:  Mondays, September 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10NOTE: No program on October 13.Time:    3:30 - 4:30pmAges:    Gr. 3, 4 & 5Fee:      $40.00Credit card payment only.NOTE: Any Suffield Parks & Recreation account credits may NOT be applied to School Connections registrations.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    SCHOOL CONNECTIONS - Board Games - Board Games - School Connections
Come join us for a board games club this Fall! I love to play board and card games and I especially love to teach them to others. If you're looking to learn new fun games and make new friends, then this is the club for you!Parents must indicate in PikMyKid School Connections (McAlister) or individual program (Spaulding), so students can be safely dismissed. Children participating in afternoon courses must be picked up promptly in the FRONT ENTRANCE of the hosting school at the designated time.Dates:  Mondays, September 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, NOTE: No program on October 13.Time:    3:30 - 4:30pmAges:    Gr. 3, 4 & 5Fee:      $40.00Credit card payment only.NOTE: Any Suffield Parks & Recreation account credits may NOT be applied to School Connections registrations.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    SCHOOL CONNECTIONS - LEGO® Club - LEGO Club - School Connections
Come join us for a fun filled hour of free building with LEGO®  building sets, and playing LEGO® games. If you enjoy playing with LEGO® 'S this is the club for you!Parents must indicate in PikMyKid School Connections (McAlister) or individual program (Spaulding), so students can be safely dismissed.Children participating in afternoon courses must be picked up promptly in the FRONT ENTRANCE of the hosting school at the designated time.Dates:  Mondays, September 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10NOTE: No program on October 13.Time:    3:30 - 4:30pmAges:    Gr. 3, 4 & 5Fee:      $42.00Credit card payment only.NOTE: Any Suffield Parks & Recreation account credits may NOT be applied to School Connections registrations.
 
Wednesday November 12, 2025
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Art Style Exploration and Painting Fun (Grades 3-8) NEW - Art Style Exploration and Painting Fun
Children will have a blast learning to draw and paint using three different styles of art. They will create a room with collage pieces, abstract artwork using lines and shapes, and a fun cupcake pop art piece. Each project will be painted on an 8x10 canvas board. All supplies included. Classes are taught by local artist Nina from Create and Paint Fun. Please bring an apron or some type of cover to protect clothing. Dates:    Wednesdays, November 12, 19, December 3Time:      3:15 - 4:30pmAges:     Grades 3-8Fee:       $75.00 (includes instruction and all supplies)NOTE:  No program on November 26.Pick-up will be from the front of the school. Please be sure to let the school know your child is participating in the program and to be released to Parks and Recreation for children in grades 3-5. If your child is attending the program from the Middle School, they can walk over after school at 3:05pm. and then check in at the front office at McAlister School and proceed to the gym for the pick up for class and meet the instructor, Nina.
 
Monday November 17, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Basketball, Women's Recreational Pick-up - Basketball, Women's Recreational
Recreational Basketball for women 25 yrs. and older.  Participants should bring their own basketball and have proper footwear/clothing.Dates:   Mondays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 10, 17Time:    7:00 - 8:30pmAges:    25 yrs. & OlderFee:      $40.00 Resident  $45.00 Non-resident NOTE: No program on October 13 & November 3
 
Wednesday November 19, 2025
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Art Style Exploration and Painting Fun (Grades 3-8) NEW - Art Style Exploration and Painting Fun
Children will have a blast learning to draw and paint using three different styles of art. They will create a room with collage pieces, abstract artwork using lines and shapes, and a fun cupcake pop art piece. Each project will be painted on an 8x10 canvas board. All supplies included. Classes are taught by local artist Nina from Create and Paint Fun. Please bring an apron or some type of cover to protect clothing. Dates:    Wednesdays, November 12, 19, December 3Time:      3:15 - 4:30pmAges:     Grades 3-8Fee:       $75.00 (includes instruction and all supplies)NOTE:  No program on November 26.Pick-up will be from the front of the school. Please be sure to let the school know your child is participating in the program and to be released to Parks and Recreation for children in grades 3-5. If your child is attending the program from the Middle School, they can walk over after school at 3:05pm. and then check in at the front office at McAlister School and proceed to the gym for the pick up for class and meet the instructor, Nina.
 
Thursday November 20, 2025
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Suffield Botcats – First LEGO® League STEM Robotics (Gr. 4 & 5) - Suffield Botcats – First LEGO® League STEM Robotics
Students will be guided through a series of STEM learning challenges that will help develop their problem solving and critical thinking skills. They will use computer programming and robotics to design and build LEGO® robots as a team, while following the FIRST LEGO® League Challenge curriculum. FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children through fun, exciting hands on learning. Participants gain real world problem-solving experiences through a guided, robotics program.LEGO® experience is a prerequisite for this program. Students should have experience designing and building LEGO® models.Dates:  Thursday, October 16, 23, 30, Thursday, November 6, 20, Monday, November 24, Thursday, December 4, 11, 18  Time:    3:30 - 5:30pmAges:    Grades 4 & 5Fee:      $165.00 Residents   $175.00 Non-residentsNOTE:  No program on November 13 & 27.
 
Monday November 24, 2025
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Suffield Botcats – First LEGO® League STEM Robotics (Gr. 4 & 5) - Suffield Botcats – First LEGO® League STEM Robotics
Students will be guided through a series of STEM learning challenges that will help develop their problem solving and critical thinking skills. They will use computer programming and robotics to design and build LEGO® robots as a team, while following the FIRST LEGO® League Challenge curriculum. FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children through fun, exciting hands on learning. Participants gain real world problem-solving experiences through a guided, robotics program.LEGO® experience is a prerequisite for this program. Students should have experience designing and building LEGO® models.Dates:  Thursday, October 16, 23, 30, Thursday, November 6, 20, Monday, November 24, Thursday, December 4, 11, 18  Time:    3:30 - 5:30pmAges:    Grades 4 & 5Fee:      $165.00 Residents   $175.00 Non-residentsNOTE:  No program on November 13 & 27.
 
Wednesday December 3, 2025
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Art Style Exploration and Painting Fun (Grades 3-8) NEW - Art Style Exploration and Painting Fun
Children will have a blast learning to draw and paint using three different styles of art. They will create a room with collage pieces, abstract artwork using lines and shapes, and a fun cupcake pop art piece. Each project will be painted on an 8x10 canvas board. All supplies included. Classes are taught by local artist Nina from Create and Paint Fun. Please bring an apron or some type of cover to protect clothing. Dates:    Wednesdays, November 12, 19, December 3Time:      3:15 - 4:30pmAges:     Grades 3-8Fee:       $75.00 (includes instruction and all supplies)NOTE:  No program on November 26.Pick-up will be from the front of the school. Please be sure to let the school know your child is participating in the program and to be released to Parks and Recreation for children in grades 3-5. If your child is attending the program from the Middle School, they can walk over after school at 3:05pm. and then check in at the front office at McAlister School and proceed to the gym for the pick up for class and meet the instructor, Nina.
 
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Holiday Present Party (Ages 3-14 yrs.) - Holiday Present Party
Your child will have a fun and festive time while making a variety of quality handmade presents and cards for Winter and the Holidays!  What is better than quality, thoughtful handmade gifts?  To put everyone in the holiday spirit, we will listen to holiday songs and have delicious snacks while having a blast.Please have your child bring or wear an old T-shirt/clothes to class.  A small individualized snack will be provided. Please indicate if your child has any food allergies.Children attending from Spaulding School or the Middle School can enter through the McAlister School Cafeteria entrance (blue door with ramp) for pick up and drop off. Please note, transportation is not provided. Children attending from the Middle School should check in at the main office at McAlister School and proceed to the cafeteria.   Date:     Wednesday, December 3Time:     3:30 - 5:00pmAges:     3-14 yrs.Fee:       $15.00 Residents    $20.00 Non-residents    
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Holiday Card Making, Wrapping and Present Making Party (Bowling Buddies Group and Friends) - Holiday Card Making, Wrapping and Present Making Party
You will  have a terrific evening with the Bowling Buddies outing group friends while we make  a variety of creative presents and cards for the holidays and the Winter.  We will also listen to holiday music while we are making crafts and enjoy delicious snacks and pizza for dinner.All participants must pre-register.  Date:     Wednesday, December 3Time:     5:30 – 7:30pmAges:     10 yrs. & older Fee:        $10.00 Special Partners are encouraged to participate from the Bowling Buddies Program.
 
Thursday December 4, 2025
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Suffield Botcats – First LEGO® League STEM Robotics (Gr. 4 & 5) - Suffield Botcats – First LEGO® League STEM Robotics
Students will be guided through a series of STEM learning challenges that will help develop their problem solving and critical thinking skills. They will use computer programming and robotics to design and build LEGO® robots as a team, while following the FIRST LEGO® League Challenge curriculum. FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children through fun, exciting hands on learning. Participants gain real world problem-solving experiences through a guided, robotics program.LEGO® experience is a prerequisite for this program. Students should have experience designing and building LEGO® models.Dates:  Thursday, October 16, 23, 30, Thursday, November 6, 20, Monday, November 24, Thursday, December 4, 11, 18  Time:    3:30 - 5:30pmAges:    Grades 4 & 5Fee:      $165.00 Residents   $175.00 Non-residentsNOTE:  No program on November 13 & 27.