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Winter 2023-2024

HATCH AFTER HOURS

Our Hatch After Hours Winter Session is Here!
Winter Session will run from December 11, 2023 - March 8, 2024

Included are even more exciting opportunities for your Hatch Tigers. Sports, dance, performance, art, legos, cooking... There is something for everyone!

Registration will begin Tuesday, November 28 at 7am
and closes Thursday, November 30 at 11:59pm.

Spots fill quickly so plan ahead!
Winter Class Info Register Today!

If your child will be absent from a HAH program, please send an email with the subject: Attendance - HAH to Ms Winfield at pwinfield@op97.org.

What is Hatch After Hours?

Hatch After Hours (HAH) is a series of enrichment classes and activities to engage our Hatch Tigers,
help them develop new skills, have fun and meet new friends! Classes are offered right after school from 3:10pm to 4:30pm daily (except Wednesdays - 2:40pm-3:40pm). No parent drop off required! The cost of each class varies and some scholarships will be available.

HAH has a great team of parent volunteers who work hard to offer and manage enrollment in great options for the program. Typically, HAH offers 3 sessions a year with a variety of classes. There's something for everyone! Science, sports, drama, music, culinary, dance, games and more! We try hard to make sure that there is access for all students by keeping the prices down and offering scholarships year-round.

Do you have questions? See our HAH FAQ's.

Scholarships

There are scholarships available for families that qualify for free/reduced lunch program. For more information contact us at: hahscholarships@gmail.com
Winter 2023-2024

HAH SCHEDULE

Hatch After Hours Fall Session will run December 11, 2023 through March 8, 2024.

See below for the new schedule, and to download class descriptions.

Registration will open Tuesday, November 28 at 7am
and will close Thursday, November 30 at 11:59pm.

Class schedules and all prices are subject to change until online registration is open. Pricing includes Homeroom, vendor and supplies fees. To ensure you have the latest information on dates, times, and pricing, please confirm in Homeroom.
Download Class Schedule & Descriptions Register Here!

Monday

3:10pm-4:10pm

9 Classes (No class 1/9 and 2/19)
Chess Club — Grades K-5
$135.00
Garden Art — Grades K-5
$135.00
Hatch Hoops — Grades 3-5
$135.00
Arts and Crafts — Grades K-5
$135.00
Sewing and Crafting — Grades 3-5
Sticky Fingers Cooking – Grades K-5
$135.00
$235.00

Tuesday

3:10pm-4:40pm

11 Classes
Steel Band — Grade 5
Slowfire Ceramics Art Club — Grades K-5
$276.00
$373.00
3:10pm-4:25pm

11 Classes
Kuumba Kids Dance — Grades K-5
$0.00*
3:10pm-4:10pm

11 Classes
I'm Hooked: Crochet — Grades 2-5
Little Bits: Crafternoons — Grades 1-5
Little Bits: Knitting Club — Grades 2-5
$165.00
$224.00
$249.00

Wednesday

2:40pm-5:30pm

11 Classes 
Infinity Arts Academy at Hatch (Drama, dance, music)
"Alice @ Wonderland" — Grades K-5
$448.00
2:40pm-5:10pm

11 Classes
Slowfire Ceramics Afterschool — Grades K-5


2:40pm-3:40pm

11 Classes

Make + Move: A Yoga + Art Experience — Grades K-3
Steel Band — Grade 4
Sticky Fingers Cooking — Grades K-5


3:45pm-4:45pm

11 Classes (Class on 12/20 meets at 2:40pm instead.)

Steel Band — Grade 4 
$498.00



$249.00
$220.00
$287.00



$220.00

Thursday

3:10pm-4:40pm

10 Classes (No class 12/21, will meet 12/19 instead. No class 2/8.)
Steel Band — Grade 5
$250.00
3:10pm-4:25pm

10 Classes (No classes 2/8)
Multi-sport Madness — Grades 3-5


3:10pm-4:10pm

10 Classes (No classes 2/8)
$213.00
Calligraphy/Crayoligraphy — Grades 3-5
Pokemon: Gotta Catch Them All — Grades K-5
$150.00
$150.00
Lights, Camera, Action — Grades 3-5
World Building With Lego — Grades K-5
$150.00
$150.00

Friday

3:10pm-4:40pm

9 Classes (No classes 12/22 or 1/9)
Slowfire Ceremics Art Club — Grades K-5
$306.00
3:10pm-4:25pm

9 Classes (No classes 12/22 or 1/9)

Multi-Sport Madness — Grades K-2


3:10pm-4:10pm

9 Classes (No classes 12/22 or 1/9)



$193.00
Sticky Fingers Cooking — Grades K-5
Amusement Park Engineering (with LEGOs) — Grades 2-5
$235.00
$174.00

*Due to a grant, Kuumba is offering their class for free. 
Download Class Schedule & Descriptions Register Today!

Interested in making a donation to the Hatch After Hours Scholarship Fund?

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Do you have an idea for a class, or are you interested in being part of this important volunteer team? Please email us at: hahcatalog@gmail.com

Policies: For more information on HAH policies (and lack of access to medication) click here.

D97 Disclaimer: HAH and its classes are not sponsored by District 97.

HAH reserves the right to change or cancel any classes due to low enrollment or other unforeseeable events. HAH is a fully volunteer-run effort to provide families with extra curricular activities. Your feedback is highly encouraged.

Hatch After Hours FAQ's

Here are a few questions that are asked frequently, if you don't find an answer here please contact us at hahcatalog@gmail.com.

1. What is HAH?

Hatch After Hours, also known as HAH, is a PTO sponsored volunteer-run after school enrichment program for Hatch students. HAH is offered in 3 sessions during the year. There is a wide range of interesting classes offered by well-established vendors and teachers for different age groups. Registration is run 100% by parent volunteers.

2. When can I register for a Session?

We strive to communicate registration dates and class offerings at least a week before the start of a session. Information can be found on this website, and questions can always be directed to hahcatalog@gmail.com.

3. Is registration only offered online?

Yes, registration and payment are only offered online at: www.homeroom.com/sites/hatch-elementary-oak-park/enrichment

4. What if I miss the registration period? Can I register late?

Our goal is to register as many families as our program allows. We want every child to participate if they show interest. However, after registration is closed, we have to make the hard decision of not allowing further registrations. Our volunteers have to process all the financial information, confirm classes, create each class roster and share with vendors, main office, teachers. It's a lot of work and coordination that requires multiple steps. Therefore, the deadline is strictly enforced.

5. How do I know if my child got into the class I wanted?

Our online registration will send an automatic email confirming your registration. 

6. What if I can’t afford to pay for a class?

The PTO will continue to offer a limited amount of need-based scholarships to Hatch After Hours (HAH). All applications will be reviewed by Hatch administration to determine eligibility. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis; however, they will be awarded first to those families that qualify for the free and reduced lunch program, and have not yet received a scholarship during the school year. Please note that requesting a scholarship does not guarantee enrollment.

To apply for a scholarship, your request needs to be submitted by the Early Bird deadline! Simply indicate a first, second and third choice on the online registration form. We do our very best to accommodate everyone, as each family can receive one scholarship per session. The reduced fee of $25 per class, per student, will be paid during class registration. It will be returned to you should your child not receive a scholarship for any reason.

7. Can I cancel my registration?

A full refund will be issued for cancellations prior to the end of the registration window. A full refund will be issued for any classes that are canceled due to low enrollment. Cancellations after the registration period closes are not eligible for a refund.

8. Can I change classes?

We ask that students give the course that they have registered for a try. Please email the team if something is completely amiss.

9. Do I need to pay extra for materials?

No. All prices for classes already include a fee for materials.

10. What happens to my child if they show up without being registered for a class?

Any unregistered student who show up for classes will be directed to the main office, and parents will be contacted to pick them up.

11. What are the logistics after school for my child?

On class days, please send a healthy, NUT-FREE (no peanuts, coconuts or tree nuts) after-school snack for your child. HAH students will be supervised in the auditorium by Apollo After School staff for 15 minutes following the after-school bell. Students are then escorted to their classes.

12. Where do I pick up my child after the class?

You may pick up your child inside the school by the front office when class is finished. Additional information will be emailed with your class confirmation.

13. Who do I contact in case I still have questions?

You may write an email to hahcatalog@gmail.com with additional inquiries or suggestions. Please keep in mind HAH is run by parent volunteers and we might need a couple of days to get back to you.