Beyond the School Day
After-school activities, Extended Day, Pizza Fridays, and community traditions that add even more to the AIA experience.
The Montessori day may end at dismissal, but opportunities to connect, create, move, and explore continue. AIA’s after-school activities give children more ways to discover their interests and spend time with friends, while traditions like Pizza Fridays bring our community together.
What’s offered beyond the school day.
After-School Activities
AIA’s after-school activities give children opportunities to explore new interests, build skills, and enjoy focused experiences outside the regular school day. Offerings change throughout the year and may include creative, academic, athletic, cultural, wellness, and hands-on programs.
Not offered this session
Ages, dates, cost and registration details
- Who can join: Each activity has its own age range, with fall offerings spanning Kindergarten through Grade 8. Chess and Art begin at Kindergarten, Cross Country at 1st Grade, Coding at 2nd Grade, and Debate is open to Grades 3–6. Yoga for Primary, the one offering for half-day 4 and 5 year olds, is not offered this session.
- When: Fall 2026 activities include 10 class meetings between August 28 and November 19, and all meet from 3:30–4:30 p.m. after dismissal. Exact class dates are listed with each activity below.
- Who leads the activities: Programs are led by a combination of AIA guides, alumni, and experienced community partners, including Code Ninjas Alpharetta, Ivy Bridge Academy, and members of the AIA community.
- Cost: $220–$380 for the full fall session, depending on the activity. Registration is billed through your FACTS account. For non-AIA students, payment can be made by check or cash and should be submitted promptly after registration.
- Class size: Each activity is limited to 16 students and requires a minimum enrollment to take place. Registration is first come, first served, and the office will confirm your child’s place after registration.
- Registration deadline: Registration has reopened and closes Sunday, September 6, 2026. Coding Camp and Debate have a few spots left; Chess, After-School Art and Cross Country are also taking registrations. Yoga for Primary is not offered this session. The fall session is already underway, so a child joining now starts from an activity’s next meeting rather than its first. Fees cover the full session and, once a session has started, are nonrefundable. Questions are always welcome at finance@aiamontessori.com.
Full schedule at a glance
| Day | Time | Activity | Instructor | Ages | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Coding Camp | Code Ninjas | 2nd Grade & up | Spanish Room, Upper Campus (4773) | $350 |
| Tuesday | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Chess | Reece Thompson | Kindergarten & up | Meeting Room, Lower Campus (4772) | $380 |
| Wednesday | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Art | Becky Wilson | Kindergarten & up | Art Room, Lower Campus (4772) | $380 |
| Wednesday | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Yoga for Primary | Joan Phillips | Primary, half-day (4–5) | Spanish Room, Lower Campus (4772) | Not offered |
| Thursday | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Debate | Ivy Bridge Academy | 3rd–6th Grade | Spanish Room, Upper Campus (4773) | $360 |
| Friday | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Cross Country | Porter Hite (AIA Alumnus) and Lauren Hite | 1st Grade & up | Upper Campus (4773) | $250 |
Each fall activity includes 10 class meetings scheduled between August 28 and November 19, 2026, and all meet from 3:30–4:30 p.m. All activities are subject to minimum enrollment and are limited to 16 children. Registration is open through Sunday, September 6, 2026 for every activity except Yoga for Primary, which is not offered this session.
Fall 2026 After-School Activities Registration
Ten weeks, August 28 through November 19, 2026. Activities meet 3:30–4:30 p.m., after dismissal.
Extended Day
Extended Day is our daily care before and after school, for families who need the day to start earlier or finish later. It runs every school day and is separate from the after-school activities above, which meet once a week.
- Available to: Children from age 3, depending on the program. Early Arrival opens at 7:30 a.m. and After School runs until 5:30 p.m.
- When: Every school day through the 2026-2027 year. Choose the full year, individual months, or single drop-in days.
- How to register: Use the Extended Day Registration form. Charges are added to your FACTS account.
- Questions: Email finance@aiamontessori.com.
Pizza Fridays
Pizza Fridays are a weekly AIA tradition. Families order once for the whole school year and pizza is served every Friday, with 1 snack and 1 fruit/veggie. Four varieties are available: Cheese, Gluten Free, Vegan, and Gluten Free & Dairy Free.
- Available to: All AIA students.
- When: 29 Fridays across the 2026-2027 school year.
- How to register: Use the Pizza Friday Registration form. Total is calculated per Friday and billed as one yearly charge via FACTS or by check.
- Deadline: Register by Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 at 2:00 PM to begin Friday, August 7th. Later orders are pro-rated.
- Questions: Email finance@aiamontessori.com.
Registration & Questions
A quick guide to signing up for what happens beyond the school day.
- After-School Activities: Registration has reopened and closes Sunday, September 6, 2026 — use the registration form above. Every activity is open except Yoga for Primary, which is not offered this session. The session runs through November 19. Questions about a current place: finance@aiamontessori.com.
- Extended Day (daily care): Use the Extended Day Registration to choose a full-year bundle, a la carte, or drop-in days. Billing appears on your monthly FACTS invoice.
- Pizza Fridays: Register once for the whole year via the Pizza Friday Registration form. Amount is billed via FACTS or check.
- General questions: Email finance@aiamontessori.com and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Policies
A few program-wide policies apply to after-school activities.
- Registration: Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Cancellations: No refunds are issued once a session has started, and no refunds are given for weather-related cancellations or student absence due to vacation or illness.
- Pick-up: Children must be signed out by an authorized adult. Please notify the office in advance of any changes to your regular pick-up plan.