PHOTO GALLERY: Students, parents take classes at Russell Elementary PTA fundraiser

March 12, 2013 | 8:26 p.m. CDT

Russell Boulevard Elementary School students and some of their parents took university-style classes at "Russell University," a PTA fundraiser on Tuesday evening. The courses were designed to help introduce parents to resources for helping their children with homework.

Kristin Herron takes notes for a class called "Homework Help for Home" on Tuesday at Russell Boulevard Elementary School. The class is instructed by Ed Schumacher. It is one of four programs specifically for adults in the annual Russell University fundraiser. | Sarah Ng

Thalia Montilla, 11, composes music using an iPad on Tuesday evening at Russell Boulevard Elementary School. Jared Smith, the instructor, said the program may not teach children how to play but allows them to experiment with music. | Sarah Ng

Lucy Banks, 6, paints a rock as part of her story stone collection for a class called "Art Rocks!" on Tuesday evening at Russell Boulevard Elementary School. "Art Rocks!" was part of Russell University, a fundraiser for the PTA. | Sarah Ng