After School Programs

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1 After School Programs Registration Ends 01/15/16 Classes Begin on 01/25/16* Classes End 3/25/16* *please check specific dates for each individual class, as they vary Winter 2016

2 Please Note: Registration for enrichment classes is on a first come, first served basis. Sign up early to ensure your child s enrollment in the class of their choice. MOST CLASSES CAPPED AT 10 There are no classes on early release days. The exception is Chess which takes place in the morning. Even on early release days there will be Chess in the morning. Each class must have a minimum of 7 students enrolled in order to occur unless otherwise noted on class details. Classes that do not meet the minimum requirement registered by the deadline will be cancelled; therefore please ensure you choose an alternate class for your child. All parents will receive a class confirmation detailing the following: class name, class location, name of the instructor, and any class specific instructions. You will receive an if your class is cancelled. If you chose an alternative class, your child will be placed in that class automatically. Dismissal for classes will be at Door #5 (next to the All Purpose Room) unless the class is held in the portable. In those cases, the classes will be dismissed directly from the portable, on the Norfolk St. side of the school. No child shall be excluded due to inability to pay. Contact Mrs. Hunt for scholarship information at (781) or hunt@swampscott.k12.ma.us REGISTRATION DUE BY 01/15/2016 All communications/notifications are by ! Please ensure you check your s before each class for updates/ communications.

3 Art: Back by demand! Please note start date below Art is expressing and observing. Art is getting something that is inside you to the outside. Classes designed to increase student awareness of the different kinds of art. This class will evolve from free drawing, to guided color exercises, to precise perspective drawing. We will use a lot of materials like coal, watercolor and oil pastels. Instructor: Yulia Fein, Clarke parent and Founder and Executive Director of Fein Academy Class Fee: $75.00 Grades: K - 4 Tuesdays- STARTING FEB. 2 Animation: New! Class size limited to 7! Holy cartoons, Bat Man! These classes combine photography, work with personal computer and digital camera, creative thinking, drawing and FUN. We will learn how to create simple cartoons; all kids can be camera operator, director, animator and music editor at the same time. Every project will be uploaded on YouTube so kids would be able to share their cartoons with family and friends. Instructor: Igor Klimov, Clarke School parent Class Fee: $80.00 Grades: K - 4 Mondays Chess: Come see what s new in the club! Come have fun and learn the game of Chess! Students will study opening principles and theories; middle game strategies and tactics such as pin and forks and end game techniques. New students always welcome! Instructor: Mikhail Perelshteyn (friend of Clarke, and Master Class chess instructor) Class Fee: $70.00 Grades: K - 4 Wednesdays before school

4 Computer Club: Fills fast! Sign up quickly! Students who sign up for the Clarke School Computer Club will be having fun as they develop their computer skills. Some of the planned activities are discovering Microsoft Word, exploring appropriate websites and games, using the new laptops and using the new Ipads- and of course some free time for games! Instructor: Katie Paster, Clarke parent Class fee: $80.00 Grades: 2 4 Fridays German: new! time to learn another language! German can be a difficult language, but with this fun and interactive class children will be introduced to both the spoken language as well as the German culture! Foreign language awareness and listening and speaking skills get playfully developed and supported by books, games and vocabulary materials. Instructor: Manuela Ventur, Clarke parent Class Fee: $65.00 Grades: Tuesdays Sit and Knit: What a great time to stay inside and learn to knit! Winter chill fills the air. It is a great time to stay inside and learn to knit. This class is designed for beginners. We will be knitting winter scarves. It will be a lot of fun and students will have a scarf to keep them warm! Donna Cohen is a Special Ed teacher at Clarke School and also The Middle School Field Hockey Coach. Many years ago, Ms.Donna's neighbor taught her how to knit in order to obtain a Girl Scout badge. She has been enjoying knitting ever since. Ms.Donna is a member of The Clarke School Teachers' Knitting Group and also The Knitting The Marblehead JCC Instructor: Donna Cohen, Clarke School teacher Class Fee: $75.00 Grades: 3-4 Tuesdays

5 Frozen Science: new! a wicked cool class! Love all things Frozen? Go on a Frozen Science expedition! We ll make frozen slime, create six-pointed snowflakes, and make our own magical indoor snow. Grow cold crystals and make a spectacular density-based snow globe. Finally, warm up by making your own homemade hand warmers! *Please note this is a 6 week class and will end on March 11th Instructor: Wicked Cool Science, Class Fee: $90.00 Grades: 2-4 Fridays Sewing: new! join us, it s going to be SEW fun! Join the sewing class and have fun learning a new craft. Students will learn the basics of hand sewing and make an adorable animal pillow. This class is open to those who have had experience sewing as well as kids wanting to learn the art of sewing! Our goal is to have fun, learn to sew, be creative, and have sewing adventures that last a lifetime. Instructor: Lori Lavoie, Clarke School teacher Class Fee: $80.00 Grades: K - 4 Fridays LEGO robotics: oh, yes we did! new! LEGO Robotics introduces kids to robotics programming. Kids create bots with motors and sensors and program them on our own computers. They will follow guideline to build their robots and then write the programs to get their robots working. There are lots of challenges to engage budding techies! *Please note this is a 6 week class that will end on March 10 Instructor: Wicked Cool Science, Class Fee: $90.00 Grades: 2-4 Thursdays

6 LEGOS with Friends: build together! Come build and play with all of your friends! This class is designed to provide members with an enjoyable activity that stimulates and develops spatial intelligence. Students will build vehicles, buildings, gears and whatever leaps into their imaginations! We will offer your child a time to relax, create, innovate and collaborate! Instructor: Cindy Scott, Clarke School teacher Class Fee: $80.00 Grades: K - 2 Mondays Yoga for Kids: relaxing, healthy and fun! Children will learn techniques for self-health, relaxation, and inner fulfillment which helps them navigate life s challenges with more ease. The Kids Yoga program encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a noncompetitive physical activity. It enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. In addition, it improves their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation. Our workouts are self-paced, individually challenging and are a lot of fun! Instructor: Yulia Fein, Clarke parent and Founder and Executive Director of Fein Academy Class Fee: $70.00 Grades: K - 4 *Wednesdays- STARTING FEB. 3 Story and Craft: new! art and literature! Let's jump inside a book! What could be more fun than making a book come to life? In this program, we'll combine two exciting things- reading & crafts. We will read a story together and then use our imagination to retell the story through a craft project. Each week will feature a new story and craft. Join us! Instructor: Jenna Deiulis, Clarke School teacher Class Fee: $80.00 Grades: K - 4 Mondays

7 Important reminders: Ø We will be strictly adhering to the class size capacities, and can t guarantee admission. Please return the form and payment ASAP and WRITE IN AN ALTERNATIVE CHOICE in the event that your first choice class is already full. Ø If your child requires specific accommodations or services, do not forget to indicate that on the registration form that we can be sure that all needs are met. Ø If we are unable to read your , we will not be able to communicate with you. Please write clearly. Overview of Class Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Animation Art Chess (Before School) LEGO Robotics 2-4 Frozen Science Legos with Friends K-2 German Yoga Computer Club 2-4 Story and Crafts Knitting 3-4 Sewing

8 GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS For Parents: If your child is going to be absent from their ASP class but they are not absent from school you must notify the office. The ASP instructor takes attendance to ensure all students are accounted for to ensure safety of all students. Parents should make a note of when their child s ASP class begins and ends and remind their child on the given day. Parents need to be prompt when picking their child up from their ASP class. For Students: All students meet outside the office where their ASP Instructor will meet them and bring them to their ASP classroom. If they attend Extended Day on the day of their ASP class they must first sign in at Extended Day. All students enrolled in an ASP are expected to adhere to the same Code of Conduct that is followed during the school day. If a child should have difficulty following the Code of Conduct Mrs. Hunt will contact the parent, and a resolution will be discussed. Extra curricular activities sponsored by the district are nondiscriminatory in that: 1. The school provides equal opportunity for all students to participate in intramural and interscholastic sports; 2. Extracurricular activities or clubs sponsored by the school do not exclude students on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

9 Winter 2016 Session After School Program Enrollment Form Student Name Student Grade & Teacher Parent/Guardian Name (PLEASE write slowly and carefully!) Parent/Guardian Phone Is your child in extended day on the day of the chosen class? Yes No Please indicate specific accommodafons or services typically provided for your child during the school day Class Selections Class Name Class Days Cost Alternate Class if 1 st Choice is not available Total Amount of Check $ Check # IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE enrichmentatclarke@gmail.com Remember to: Include correct amount of funds (in memo field add child s name) Make check payable to Clarke PTO Put enrollment form & check in envelope marked ASP No child shall be excluded due to inability to pay. Contact Mrs. Hunt for scholarship information at (781) or hunt@swampscott.k12.ma.us