AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

CHESS CLUB The John Muir Chess Club, run by Muir parent Thea Mercouffer, meets Thursday afternoons after Early Dismissal for four weeks each semester. Dates and location TBA. All students and levels are welcome; no experience required. A fee is sometimes requested to cover the cost of a guest teacher. Parent volunteers needed! Look for information in Wednesday Packets or contact Thea at (310) 399-2568, thea@lalatimes.com.

DREAM STRINGS & DREAM WINDS Free instrumental music tutoring is available after school. For more information call the SMMUSD Fine Arts Department, (310) 450-8338.

ELEMENTAL STRINGS ORCHESTRA Elemental Strings is a beginning strings orchestra program that meets Friday afternoons at Lincoln Middle School. Forty students (mostly 5th graders), chosen by audition from District elementary schools including Muir, receive instruction from a team of specialized educators, and perform three concerts each year.

FAMILY GARDENS Family Gardens Families wishing to cultivate a small plot or container garden to help beautify the campus should contact the PTA, (310) 399-7721 ext. 181.