Afterschool Clubs at Jones Elementary!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Ira B. Jones FTO is proud to invite all Jones Global Scholars to participate in our Afterschool Clubs Program! This program, offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays this fall, features fun, enriching, interest-based sessions on the Ira B. Jones campus, providing an extended-day afterschool option for our students. Clubs are led by a mix of community members and Jones staff members, with topics varying from session to session.
Clubs do not begin until 3:30: before that, they will have time to play and eat a snack. After clubs end at 4:30, students will either be picked up, or go outside for extended outdoor play until 5:15.
Clubs meet once a week, but not on days that students do not have school or are dismissed early. Club pricing is based on a weekly fee that is dependent on club supply needs and club leaders’ fees. All clubs this session dismiss at 4:30, but you can opt for later pickup at 5:15 for an extra $5 fee per week.
Need-based scholarships are available to any families who need it! When registering, select the option to “pay later” or “by cash/check”, and then email Leo at jonesafterschool@gmail.com to request a scholarship!
FALL 2026 Season
Session 1: August 31st - October 22nd
Session 2: October 26th - December 17th
Fall 2026 Session 2 Club Offerings
Monday Clubs
8 Meetings: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, and 12/14
Jewelry Club
Instructor: Ms. Grace (Jones Staff)
Grades: 3-5
Pricing: $16 weekly | $128 session total
Come learn the basics of jewelry making from tools, findings, making your own pendants and charms. Students will learn to make: earrings, bracelets, necklaces, keychains, and charm bracelets/necklaces. Projects will range from one day to multi-day projects.
Pokemon Club
Instructors: Ryan and Kimsey (Afterschool Staff)
Grades: 2-5
Pricing: $14 weekly | $112 session total
Afterschool staff Ryan and Kimsey will teach students how to play the Pokemon card game, and lead other Pokemon-themed activities! Students are welcome to bring their own cards, but we will also have cards available for those who don’t have their own. No supplies or previous experience is required!
Asheville Kids Yoga + Art — Movement, Mindfulness & Making
Hosted by Asheville Kids Yoga and Art!
Grades: K-3
Pricing: $16 weekly | $128 session total
Through creative movement, mindfulness, and self-expression, this series helps children build mind-body awareness, strength, flexibility, focus, and creativity. Kids explore tools for self-regulation and social-emotional growth while practicing accessible breathing, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques they can carry into everyday life.
Cozy Pages Book Club
Instructor: Bee Martinez (Jones Staff)
Grades: K-5
Pricing: $14 weekly | $112 session total
Your afternoon getaway in the library. Get comfortable, play or sketch quietly, and get lost in a fantastic chapter book read aloud.
Yearbook
Instructor: Ari Martinez (Jones Staff)
Grades: 4-5
Pricing: $14 weekly | $112 session total
Are you a 4th or 5th grader with creativity and leadership skills? Join our yearbook club to make decisions that impact the whole school. Help write articles, use a press pass to get behind the scenes content, and create a legacy in our school's history!
Tuesday Clubs
7 Meetings: 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, and 12/15
Zine Club
Instructor: Mr. Leo (Afterschool Staff)
Grades: 3-5
Pricing: $14 weekly | $98 session total
What is a “zine”? Short for “magazine”, zines are an extremely expansive medium used to create booklets that are easy to scan, copy, and share! Students will explore different zine formats, and use a variety of drawings, collage, text, and all sorts of other things to create their own zines and postcards! Plenty of supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own magazines, scraps, and anything else they would like to use in their art!
Ultimate Frisbee
Instructor: Lindsay (Afterschool Staff)
Grades: 3-5
Pricing: $14 weekly | $98 session total
Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact sport where teams go head to head to land the Frisbee in the opponent’s endzone. Combining elements of football, basketball, and soccer, ultimate Frisbee is a great opportunity to get out on the field and develop sportsmanship.
Board Games
Instructors: Estrella and Jo’El (Afterschool Staff)
Grades: K-2
Pricing: $14 weekly | $98 session total
Students will play a variety of board games, card games, and other educational games with afterschool staff Jo’El and Estrella!
Wednesday Clubs
6 Meetings: 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, and 12/16
Knitting Club
Instructor: Ms. Immy (Jones Staff)
Grades: 3-5
Pricing: $14 weekly | $84 session total
Come and learn how to kit with Ms. Immy! Students will earn badges as they learn new skills, and by the end will be able to knit a bookmark or a whole scarf! The changing season is the perfect time to learn such a cozy activity!
Spy School
Hosted by the Asheville Museum of Science!
Grades: K-2
Pricing: $16 weekly | $96 session total
For the 007 in training, Spy School is the key to their future. How does a simple rock turn into one of the world’s most deadly poisons? How can we deduce exactly who entered a room just from the prints on a door handle? How can we listen through walls to get top secret intel? AMOS is training the next generation of spies, and we’ll need science all along the way.
Beginner D&D
Instructor: Bee Martinez (Jones Staff)
Grades: 3-5
Pricing: $18 weekly | $108 session total
Step into a world of magic, mystery, and monster-slaying! Where quiet kids find their voice and loud planners save the day, beginners D&D will introduce 3-5th grade students to the mechanics of the game as they form an adventuring party, create their hero, and work together to beat tricky puzzles, cooperative challenges, and battle frightening forces to save their world.
D&D is currently FULL! Please email us at jonesafterschool@gmail.com to get on the waitlist!
Advanced D&D
Instructor: Ari Martinez (Jones Staff)
Grades: 4-5
Pricing: $18 weekly | $108 session total
For experienced adventurers in 4th/5th grade who are ready to roll dice and solve wild mysteries as a team. Bring your imagination and your previous experiences to the table with Dungeon Master Mrs. Martinez!
D&D is currently FULL! Please email us at jonesafterschool@gmail.com to get on the waitlist!
Thursday Clubs
7 Meetings: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, and 12/17
NOTE: 3-5th grade students participating in Willy Wonka Jr. should NOT register for Thursday clubs!
LEGO Club
Instructor: Ms. Grace (Jones Staff)
Grades: K-5
Pricing: $14 weekly | $98 session total
The ultimate builder's paradise. Participate in challenges and free-build sessions!
Texture Tails: Animal Crafts!
Instructor: Valerie Whitmire (Community Member and Jones Family Member)
Grades: K-2
Pricing: $16 weekly | $112 session total
Get ready to explore animal art through craft making, focusing on all different textures! Each week, we will get to awaken the senses with new materials, play & craft. Soft, bumpy, rough, shiny, scratchy or fluffy- Whatever it may be, these little artists will discover how different textures can bring their favorite critters to life, while also having so much fun!
Experimenting through this very hands on crafting and art class, students can try new & imaginative ways to create, through a variety of textures & materials! We can’t wait to get started & we’ll see you there!
Interested in working with us? Email us at jonesafterschool@gmail.com!
Administrative Coordinator: Leo Ott (he/they)
On-Site Coordinator: Natalie Sweet (she/her)
Frequently Asked Questions
What will the afternoon schedule look like?
Upon dismissal at 2:35 pm, participating students will walk to the school’s cafeteria to eat a snack. They will then either transition to outdoor play or indoor independent reading, depending on what they are sign up for. They will then return to the cafeteria to be picked up by their club leader. Students will then either go out to the car line for pickup at 4:30 when their club ends, or go outside for outdoor play, from which they can be picked up either before or at 5:15.
Do clubs still take place when school is closed?
No. The Jones Afterschool calendar aligns with the Asheville City Schools (ACS) calendar, so we will be closed on holidays, teacher workdays, conference days, snow days, and early release days. Please review the ACS calendar and be sure to make other arrangements for your child as needed.
My student has a schedule conflict that will require them to be absent for one of the scheduled dates. Can they still join?
No problem! Simply email jonesafterschool@gmail.com to let us know of any absence in advance. Note there are no discounts/refunds/credits given nor make-up days available for missed sessions.
My child needs to ride the bus home. How will the bus pick them up?
Unfortunately, there is no ACS bus service available at this time. All participants must be picked up by parents or other designated adults.
How and when should I pick up my child?
Clubs will dismiss through the car line at either 4:30 pm or 5:15 pm, depending on your club selections. Please arrive at the school to pick up your child no later than 4:40 pm if leaving after one club, or 5:25 pm if your child is signed up for two clubs on any given day. Pickups after those times will incur a late fee of $1 per minute, per child, which must be paid before the following week’s session in order to continue with the program.
Please ensure that anyone picking up your child has been added to the approved pickup list. To confirm who is on your list or make changes, you can call the front office at 828-350-6700. Drivers picking up students must have a valid ID on hand and may be asked to present it.
Can I sign up for only one day of the week?
Yes! This program is flexible, and participants have the option of choosing Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or any combination of these days.
How can I pay?
Our registration platform, Jumbula, accepts PayPal for credit card payments (online payment incurs an additional processing fee), or you may drop off a check (payable to “Ira B. Jones PTO”) or cash with front office staff, who will deliver it to the FTO.
IMPORTANT: Please include your child(ren)’s name(s) and the name(s) of the specific club(s) you are paying for either in your check memo or in the notes with your online payment. Please pay promptly before the first session begins, or risk forfeiting your spot.
Scholarships are available for students as needed. If you would like to register for a scholarship, please email us at jonesafterschool@gmail.com.
What if a club I want to register for is full?
Please register them for another club and then email us at jonesafterschool@gmail.com with the subject line Waitlist. In your email please include your child/children's first and last name, grade, and the club they wish to wait for. If a spot opens up, we will email you to let you know. You will have 24 hours to confirm and pay any additional fees, if needed, to ensure your child/children's spot. After 24 hours we will move down the waitlist.
Do I need to send an afternoon snack for my student?
After school ends and before students walk to their club, they’ll have a break and the program will provide snacks (e.g., pretzels, granola bars, popcorn, or similar) at no cost. If you have specific dietary requests, please email in advance and we will make every effort to meet them with what we have on hand. We encourage you to send your own snack if your student has more challenging dietary restrictions, or if students need more to eat than the snack we provide. Please also ensure your student has their own water bottle!
Are materials provided for classes?
Yes – some, but not all, clubs require supplies/materials. Additional costs for needed supplies will be reflected in your registration total.
How can I reach out to program staff or the FTO with questions about Jones Afterschool?
Please email Leo at jonesafterschool@gmail.com, or call the Jones front office (828-350-6700), which staffs its phone lines until 3:45 pm daily.
