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ELOP STEM Enrichment classes
February 2 - June 5, 2026

2026 Spring Semester Classes
February 2 - June 5, 2026

Get ready—our Elementary ELOP STEM classes are starting soon, and we can’t wait to see our students exploring, creating, and discovering! Here’s a full description of our classes coming up in February! 
 
All Elementary classes are from 3pm-5pm.  6th grade Robotics is from 3:40-4:30 Tues. & Thurs. 
 
All classes begin the week of February 2. Please see each class for specifics. 
K-2 Astronomy

K-2 Astronomy

Mondays from 3pm-5pm with Mrs. Papp in C102
 
Step into a cosmic laboratory and start exploring the universe. In our Astronomy class, students will investigate distant planets, shining stars, and familiar constellations while learning how space works. With hands-on activities and experiments, students will think and work like real astronomers as they explore the night sky.
 
Classes start February 2.  NO CLASS on February 16 and May 25.
3rd-5th EMP Environmental Engineering

3rd-5th EMP Environmental Engineering

Thursdays from 3pm-5pm with Mrs. Papp in C102
 
Get ready to become a water scientist and environmental engineer. Using a hands-on watershed model from the Mojave River Watershed Agency, students will see how water travels and how pollution can end up in our river. We will collect and test water samples from the Mojave River in our Wildlands and from other water sources around the valley. Together, we will discover where pollution comes from and come up with ideas to help keep our river clean and healthy.
 
 
 
Classes start February 5. 
3rd-5th Astronomy

3rd-5th Astronomy

Tuesday from 3pm-5pm with Mrs. Papp in C102
 
Our Astronomy adventure continues as we move beyond our solar system and into deep space. In this next phase of the class, students will explore interstellar objects such as black holes, nebulas, and galaxies, uncovering how these extraordinary phenomena form and shape the universe. 
 
Classes start February 3. 
Kinder-5th ARISS/Artemis

Kinder-5th ARISS/Artemis

Fridays from 3pm-5pm with Mrs. Papp in C102
 
Students will blast off into the exciting world of astronauts as they prepare for LCER's upcoming ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) contact in March. We will learn what it takes to become an astronaut and how astronauts live and work in space. Students will also explore NASA’s Artemis II mission launching this Spring and discover how it will help send humans back to the Moon.
 
 
Classes start February 6.  
6th grade Robotics

6th grade Robotics

Tuesday AND Thursdays with Mr. Riethle
3:40-4:30 in Room F101
 
Sixth graders will dive into the fascinating fields of engineering and technology. Students will learn essential concepts in design, coding, and programming, allowing them to build and control their own robots.  Through hands-on projects, participants will develop problem-solving skills and creativity while preparing for thrilling future robotic competitions.  This program is perfect for those who are curious about how things work and want to explore the endless possibilities of robotics! New classes each quarter with a small group of students.
 
Classes start February 3, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Papp, or Mr. Riethle.
(760)946-5414 ext 276