F.A.S.T. PROGRAM - FALL 2018 PREVIEW
Foundation After School Time Program
92% of Tritt families strongly agree/agree
their child looks forward to going to F.A.S.T classes.
F.A.S.T. (Foundation After School Time) Program offers over 25 classes every Spring and Fall. There’s something for every student including art, music, science, and physical activity.
Vendors give back 15% of their proceeds to the TTF to assist in funding TTF initiatives.
class descriptions
Advanced Engineering: Mechanics for Grades 4-5 with Mr. Giunta*
Advanced Engineering is 12-week afterschool class offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall semester focuses simple machines, gear ratios and motorized mechanics – all using VEX IQ construction kits. The Spring semester will focus on robotics, where students will work in teams to design, build and drive a robot for a unique game.
Meets on: Thursdays
Length of FAST class: 13 weeks
$300/Semester
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Art Crafts for Grades 2-5 with Mrs. McFerrin*
Fun with all kinds of crafts, camp crafts, seasonal crafts and experimental crafts. Work with a variety of materials and lots of creativity!
Meets on: Mondays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$225/Semester
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Cheer for Grades 1-5 with Ms. Kish*
Tritt Tiger cheer is a cheer program to help teach cheer motions, learn cheers, and create a mini routine. We will cheer on our school at different events such as the Tiger Fest, the Talent Show (if our audition makes it), Veterans Day Parade, and more! More specific details will come later. Pope High School cheerleaders will be volunteering to help in this program, which is amazing to have support from current cheerleaders! The program fee will include a bow and a t-shirt for cheerleaders to wear during the events we cheer/perform at.
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Meets on: Wednesdays
Length of FAST class: 14 weeks
$200/Semester
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Creative Writing for Grades 3-5 with Ms. Levetan*
Join Tritt Teacher, Mrs. Levetan, for some afterschool CREATIVE WRITING fun! No rubrics or grades to worry about - just write about what you enjoy! Poems, silly stories, plays, fan fiction, and so much more! Each week will bring new prompts and playful challenges to spark your imagination. Whether you love creating magical worlds, inventing goofy characters, or writing about your favorite heroes, this club is the perfect place to let your creativity shine. Bring your ideas, your voice, and your wildest imagination – all writers welcome!
Meets on: Fridays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$200/Semester​
DreamWeaver Dance for Grades 1-5
Get ready to groove! Our 12-week dance class at Tritt is packed with high energy fun featuring jazz and hip hop instruction perfect for all skill levels! Dancers will shine in an in-house performance in December and take the big stage in May at our KSU recital (with a full video to remember the moment). Every dancer receives a class t-shirt and an unforgettable experience! Tan jazz shoes and black and white low top Converse are needed each week for class. Let's dance, perform, and build confidence - all while having a blast!
Meets on: Mondays
Length of FAST class: 12 weeks
$275/Fall Semester
Flag Football for Grades 3-5 with Mr. Theriault*
FLAG FOOTBALL SKILLS, GAMES, AND SCRIMMAGES: If your child likes to compete and play football in a safer way, then flag football will help improve throwing, passing, and catching skills. Flag Football is a FAST class that will incorporate football skills in a fun and exciting way through skill development, football games, and team scrimmages. As long as your son or daughter loves to play football, register now!
Meets on: Wednesdays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$210/Semester
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Fun with Art 1-3 with Mrs. McFerrin*
Have fun with drawing, painting, printing, collage, clay and more!
Meets on: Thursdays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$225/Semester
Girls on the Go for Grades 3-5 with Mrs. Anderson*
RUNNING, GAMES, FITNESS ACTIVITIES & FUN! Girls on the Go seeks to encourage, empower and inspire young girls through exercise and other team building activities. Our focus will be to improve all aspects of health (physical, mental, emotional and social) through a variety of fun and engaging activities geared especially for them.
☆ Parent Feedback: My daughter thoroughly enjoyed this class. She liked spending time with friends who were also taking the class, and it built up her confidence in her athleticism and running."
Meets on: Mondays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$210/Semester
Green Paws for Grades 1-2 with Mr. Giunta*
Green Paws is a 12-week academic class offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. Students will meet each week from 2:30pm-3:30pm in the Science Lab to discuss, plan, and share the results of gardening projects, cooking and tasting challenges, garden art, and STEAM environmental studies lessons. We'll also go on hikes and play in the creek!
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☆ Parent Feedback: Mr. Giunta goes above and beyond (just like he does during the day!)
Meets on: Fridays
Length of FAST class: 13 weeks
$300/Semester
Kid Chess for Grades 1-5
Why Join the Tritt Kid Chess Club? Chess helps children succeed in life, and we make chess FUN!
Chess is a gym for your brain:
- Chess Improves - decision making, grades, test scores, patience, and confidence.
- Kids Love It - Kid Chess is the most popular elementary after-school program in Atlanta.
- All Skill Levels - multiple kid friendly instructors facilitate learning at your child's pace.
- Convenient - right after school, and right here, on campus and in person.
Chess Makes You Smart, We Make it Fun!
☆ Parent Feedback: Our son has loved Kid Chess and tells us all about it each week!
Meets on: Fridays
Length of FAST class: 14 weeks
$450/Semester
Kids Coding Solutions for Grades 3-4 with Mrs. Pascual*
KCS or Kids Coding Solutions is a FAST class for 3rd and 4th graders where young minds harness the power of coding to tackle real-world challenges! This innovative class is designed for kids who are passionate about making a difference and eager to learn how technology can be a force for good.
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Meets on: Wednesdays
Length of FAST class: 13 weeks
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$300/Semester
Kidding Around Yoga for Grades 1-5
Kidding Around Yoga provides an amazing curriculum designed to motivate children to be active, build confidence, and manage the spectrum of emotions that they experience in their day-to-day activities. KAY is stress management for kids! Our Program incorporates cardiovascular conditioning, fun and original music, plus all the traditional benefits of yoga; breathing techniques, peace and deep relaxation.
☆ Parent Feedback: My daughter is so happy in yoga. She had learned a lot about it, and she practices at home.
Meets on: Mondays
Length of FAST class: 11 weeks
$215/Semester
Mini Muscles for Grades 1-5
Our program offers one-hour sessions packed with engaging activities that make fitness a fun and playful experience for children. Through our carefully curated activities, we aim to foster teamwork and sportsmanship, social skills alongside physical development. We prioritize emotional growth and motivation, creating a supportive environment where children can build confidence and resilience. We place emphasis on the importance of a healthy diet, encouraging children to make nutritious choices. Each participant receives a complimentary nutritious snack, and each participant receives an exclusive
program T-shirt.
☆ Parent Feedback: Mini Muscles was fantastic! My daughter participated both Fall and Spring and got a lot out of it. My 7-year old can actually do a push-up….with good form. I was amazed. Great offering!!
Meets on: Tuesdays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$240/Semester​​
Mission Minecraft for Grades 1-5 with Mrs. Pascual*
MISSION MINECRAFT is back once again! In this class, students in grades 1-5 use the 4 C's (creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking) to complete weekly challenges with their peers. Digital citizenship and social-emotional learning are always embedded in our builds. Space is limited.
☆ Parent Feedback: We loved this class and appreciated the time Mrs. Pascual put into theming each week.
Meets on: Fridays
Length of FAST class: 12 weeks
$300/Semester​
Musical Theatre for Grades 3-5
Musical Theatre Workshop is thrilled to be returning to Tritt Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year! If you are a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader that loves to sing and be on stage, then come to the swamp with SHREK and his fairytale misfit friends to be in Shrek, Kids! Everyone who signs up is in the show, but space is limited so don't wait! Rehearsals will be on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons starting August 12th. Information will follow after registration closes. We can't wait to have you be a part of the MTW family! Any questions, contact Vicki Chase at 770-313-9906 or go to www.mtwdrama.com.
Meets on: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4pm
Length of FAST class: 10-12 weeks
$310/Semester
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Net Games for Grades 3-5 with Mrs. Anderson*
Net games offer fun and engaging activities where students learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and new skills in a fun and supportive environment. Develop your hand-eye coordination and fitness skills while making new friends and having a blast after school. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore these dynamic net games and discover your passion for something new!
Meets on: Wednesdays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$210/Semester
Play Day for Grades 3-5 with Mr. Theriault* and Mrs. Anderson*
GAMES, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT and FUN! If your child loves all the games we play in P.E. like Pirate Ship, Star Wars, Bonkers, and games we can’t play in P.E. like Dodge Ball, then Play Day is the FAST class your child will LOVE! Play Day is a FAST class that will incorporate throwing, catching, teamwork, sportsmanship and much more! As long as your child loves to play games, register now!
☆ Parent Feedback: My son really looked forward to this class and had lots of fun! Thanks for having classes that give kids a chance to participate in physical activities.
Meets on: Fridays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$210/Semester
Run Boys Run for Grades 3-5 with Mr. Theriault*
RUNNING, TEAMWORK, EXERCISE! Does your son like to run and play games? Run Boys Run is a running club that incorporates teamwork and running/ running games to help get your child fit and at the same time make running fun. As long as your son loves to run, register now!
☆ Parent Feedback: I love that my son has the opportunity to exercise at school, while having fun with other kids.
Meets on: Mondays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$210/Semester
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Science S.T.I.N.K.S. for Grades 2-4 with Mr. Giunta*
A brand-new FAST class, “Science STINKS”, or the Science Society of Tritt for Improving Natural Knowledge, is modeled after the Royal Society of England. Each week we will complete a different science experiment or engineering project as we expand our knowledge of the natural world and share our findings in a journal at the end of the semester.
Meets on: Wednesdays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
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$250/Semester
Skills and Frills for Grades 2-5
Where Kids Stitch, Build, Stir & Create: From sewing to building, we help your crafters unleash their creativity and master essential DIY skills. Through fun, hands-on projects, our young crafters learn everything from operating a drill to sewing on a machine. Each semester, we dive into a fresh lineup of exciting projects, allowing kids to create unique, one-of-a-kind items. With new projects every term, your child can join us again and again, building their crafting skills while having a blast!
Meets on: Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Length of FAST class: 12 weeks
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$325/Semester
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SMart ART Club! for Grades 1-5
Painting, Drawing, Pastels, Murals, and Clay! All Ages and Skill levels love our class! Trophy for every student! Frame worthy art piece every week! All high quality fine art supplies included! Special snack provided at the beginning of the class! We love to celebrate all holidays and seasons with Art! We encourage a positive self-esteem building atmosphere! Art teachers are mature, experienced, degreed AND love kids! Animals, landscapes, beach scenes, and anything your child dreams up!
☆ Parent Feedback: Our son really enjoyed the smART F.A.S.T. Class and looked forward to it each week.
Meets on: Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:45pm
Length of class: 14 weeks
$299/Semester
Spanish Club for Grades 1-5
We are a well-established, Cobb County foreign language enrichment program. Classes are taught by creative and enthusiastic Spanish teachers. We give the children useful vocabulary words in different units, and we help them learn these words by practicing them in different activities and games. The goal is to help children gain an enthusiasm and appreciation for learning Spanish as a second language and to provide a strong vocabulary base to prepare them for Spanish in middle school. Children previously enrolled in the program will be introduced to new content and challenged with a new curriculum. We provide needed materials and supplies for all students.
Meets on: Tuesdays
Length of class: 12 weeks
$250/Semester
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Step by Step Drawing and Painting for Grades 2-5 with Mrs. McFerrin*
Step by step drawing and painting with group and individual instruction. The focus is on drawing and painting techniques. Work will be completed on canvas, watercolor paper, cardboard and more. A busy and engaging class for Tritt artists.
Meets on: Wednesdays
Length of class: 12 weeks
$250/Semester
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Stories Come Alive for Grades 1-3 with Mrs. Friend* and Mrs. Smith*
Stories Come Alive is an interactive class where imagination takes center stage! Students bring stories to life through drama, music, movement, and art—creating characters, acting out scenes, and making their own sound effects. Each session builds toward a fun final performance, where students showcase everything they’ve learned. It’s storytelling like you’ve never seen it before!
☆ Parent Feedback: Mrs. Friend and Mrs. Smith’s class has been a great support for our child. It has boosted her confidence and she loves her teachers.
Meets on: Mondays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$200/Semester
Tiger Beats for Grades 3-5 with Mrs. Yunek*
Tiger Beats is a percussion ensemble for 3rd - 5th graders. Students will learn to excel on a variety of percussion instruments including drums, xylophones and even bucket drums! As a group, we will explore, improvise and create through games and activities. The pieces we work on will be performed for parents, students and teachers at events for our school and community. Each semester/year is always a new experience with new music and activities. New and returning members are always welcome!
☆ Parent Feedback: My son learned so much in Tiger Beats and really enjoyed getting to know Mrs. Yunek better.
Meets on: Fridays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$250/Semester
Tiger Beats, Jr. for Grades 1-2 with Mrs. Yunek*
Tiger Beats, Jr. is a percussion class for 1st and 2nd graders. Students will develop skills for a variety of accessory percussion instruments, drums, xylophones and even bucket drums! The class is all about exploring, improvising and creating through games and activities. This all culminates in a performance for parents at the end of the semester and/or a school/community event. Each semester/year is always a new experience with new music and activities. New and returning members are always welcome!
Meets on: Wednesdays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$250/Semester
Tiger Jumpers for Grades 1-2 with Mrs. Rinehart*
This exciting and energetic class is perfect for children who want to learn the basics of jump rope while having tons of fun! Kids will be introduced to single rope and long rope jumping techniques through playful games, group activities, and easy-to-follow instructions. Whether your child is brand new to jump rope or ready to build confidence and skills, this class is a great way to stay active, meet new friends, and develop coordination and rhythm. Let’s get jumping! A minimum of 6 students must be enrolled for this class.
Meets on: Thursdays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$220/Semester
Tiger Photography for Grades 4-5 with Ms. Levetan*
Join Tritt Teacher, Mrs. Levetan, for some afterschool photography fun! During each class students will learn about a photographer, style of photography, and have lots of hands-on practice taking different styles of photos with our Nikon CoolPix Cameras. Camera equipment will be provided for students, including SD memory cards. Students will be able to keep their SD cards at the culmination of the class so they have all of their pictures!
Meets on: Wednesdays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$250/Semester
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Tiger Publishing for Grades 4-5 with Mrs. Pascual*
Tiger Publishing is a FAST class for fourth and fifth graders spanning 24 weeks during the fall and spring semesters. Students will meet each week to take part in learning all aspects of publishing culminating in the creation of Tritt's 2025-2026 yearbook by taking photographs of events, interviewing students for stories, creating quotes and polls, assisting in planning the overall design of the yearbook, marketing, and managing its distribution. This experience will allow for opportunities of leadership, teamwork, and creativity across grade levels. Additionally, students will have opportunities to work with experts in the STEAM fields of photography, graphic design, digital layout, copyrighting, and marketing.
*A yearbook staff t-shirt, badge, and yearbook are provided.
Meets on: Thursdays
Length of FAST class: 13 weeks
$250/Semester
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Tiger Soccer for Grades 1-5 with Mrs. Anderson* and Mr. Theriault*
Tiger Soccer is where fun meets skill-building! Students will learn key soccer techniques such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through engaging drills, mini challenges, and friendly games. Each session combines structured skill development with fun, fast-paced scrimmages to keep kids active and learning while having a blast on the field!
Meets on: Thursdays
Length of FAST class: 10 weeks
$210/Semester
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Additional Information
Please note schedules and pricing are subject to change. All FAST classes commence after school dismissal and are in session until 3:30pm, with the exception of SmART (ends at 3:45pm) and Musical Theatre/Drama (ends at 4:00pm). Students must be registered for ASP and present for the school day to attend a FAST class. Kindergarteners are not eligible for FAST classes until Spring semester.
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* This class is taught by a Tritt Teacher.
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☆ Feedback comes from end-of-class surveys completed by participants' parents. Not all classes provide feedback, and some do not have any yet as they are new to Tritt students.
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FAST classes are organized and supported by the Tritt Tiger Foundation. Please direct any questions or concerns about FAST classes directly to the vendor or to the Tritt Tiger Foundation FAST team: fast@trittfoundation.com.