MERRITT ACADEMY

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

Spring 2016

REGISTER:

February 1-17

Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
K3 Soccer
3:15-3:50
(Backfield/Gym) / K3/K4 Storybook Dance
3:15-3:50
(Cafeteria) / K3/K4 Beginning Basketball
3:15-3:50
(Gym) / K3/K4 Cooking Club B
3:15-4:00
(Bistro) / K3 Ballet
3:15-3:50
(Cafeteria)
K3/K4 Music & Motion
3:15-3:45
(Library) / K3/K4 Cooking Club A
3:15-4:00
(Bistro) / K3/K4 PlayKids Folktales
3:15-3:45
(Art Room) / K3 Fun with Numbers
3:15-3:45
(Library) / K4 Ballet
4:00-4:35
(Cafeteria)
K-2nd Art Club
3:30-4:30
(Art Room) / K3/K4 Martial Arts
3:30-4:00
(Gym) / K-6thPlayKids Theater
4:00-4:45
(Art Room) / K3/K4 Martial Arts
3:30-4:00
(Gym) / K3/K4 Ballet
4:45-5:20
(Cafeteria)
K3-K Arabic Club
3:30-4:15
(French Room) / K3/K4 Mini Monets
3:15-3:45
(Art Room) / K3/K4 Gym Jam
4:00-4:35
(Gym) / K3/K4 Fun With Words
3:45-4:15
(Art Room)
K-2nd Math Club
3:30-4:00
(Room 22) / K4-1st French Club
3:30-4:15
(French room) / K-2nd Beginning Basketball
4:45-5:20
(Gym) / K4 Fun with Numbers
4:00-4:30
(Library)
K4 Soccer
4:00-4:35
(Backfield/Gym) / K-6 Martial Arts
4:15-5:00
(Gym) / K-6 Martial Arts
4:15-5:00
(Gym)
K-2nd Soccer
4:45-5:20
(Backfield/Gym) / Kindergym K3/K4
4:00-4:35
(Cafeteria) / K-2 Junior Engineering
4:30-5:30
(Art Room)
K3/K4 Yoga
4:00-4:30
(Library) / 3rd-6th Engineering
4:30-5:30
(STEAM Lab)
K-6th Yoga
4:45-5:15
(Library) / K3/K4 Cooking with Math
4:45-5:15
(Bistro)
K-6thPiano Lessons
3:30-6:00
(Music Room) / K-6th Piano Lessons
3:30-6:00
(Music Room) / K-6thPiano Lessons
3:30-6:00
(Music Room) / K-6thPiano Lessons
3:30-6:00
(Music Room)

HowtoEnroll:

1. Clickonlinkfor AfternoonActivitiespostedonMerrittAcademy’s homepage:

2. If youhave previously usedtheonlineregistrationsystem to register your childfor anyafternoonactivities,pleaseloginas aReturningUser. Ifnot, pleaseselectNewUser.

3. Selecttheactivitiesavailablefor your child. All activitiesarefilledonafirstcome,firstservedbasis andtherearelimitednumbers of childrenwho canbeenrolledbasedonthe ageof thechildrenand therequiredratio.If anactivityis atfullenrollment,youcanselecttheWAITLIST.

4. Completethe questionsentirelyto ensureyour childis registered to the proper activitiesandclubs.

*IMPORTANT: Pleaseensure yourchild’sclassroomnumberis

currentfor2015-2016uponregistering!

5. Completepaymentvia creditcardor e-check.

6. Receiveemail confirmationof yourregistration.

*IMPORTANT:Please keep as reference for Child’s Activity/ClubDetails.

7. If spacebecomes availableinawaitlistedactivity,the Special ProgramCoordinator will getintouchwithyou directly.

Reminders

  • WinterActivitiesregistrationopens ONLINE:February 1 @ 12:00 PM
  • WinterActivitiesregistrationcloses ONLINE:February 17 @ 12:00 PM
  • Winter ActivitiesbeginFebruary 22, 2016
  • No clubs will meet on the following dates:
  • March 18-March 25
  • May 5

Questions?

Contact:Melissa Denny at

Policies & Procedures:

1. Registrationsmustbecompleted entirelyonline.

•A registration linkwill bemadeavailableontheMerrittAcademywebsite( theopeningof registrationsfor each season.

•Merritt’sAfternoonActivity seasonsinclude:Fall, Winter, Spring, andSummer.

2. Activitiesand clubs areon a firstcome,first served basis.

3. Registration for activitiesandclubs aresolelyforthe durationof each season.

•Activityandclub registrationmadefor Springregistrations willbeseparatefromthe activitiesfortherestoftheyear,andparentsmustre-registertheir childaccordingly unlessotherwisenoted.

•Pleasecheckthespecifictimes,dates, anddayoftheweekof your child’s activities.

•MerrittAcademyreserves therightto determineproperplacementof childrenin activities.

4. Makeup days:

•Makeup days areonlylimited toactivitiesandclubs thatarecanceled, as awholeclass, due toMerrittAcademyclosingfor inclementweather or instructor/coach cancelation dueto instructor/coachillness or emergencies.

•ActivityandClub makeupdayswill berescheduledby both theSpecial ProgramsCoordinator and theinstructor/coach.

•Makeups cannotbemadeduetoachild’s absencefor illness or other reasons.

5. Refunds:

•Refundswill notbegivennor willthe costof thesession beprorated if thechildis absentor if thechildisregistered pastthestartdateof theactivityand/orclub.

•Studentswill notbeforced toattendactivitiesor clubs;however,theyareencouragedbyour instructors andcoaches. If achildcontinuestorefusetoattendtheactivitiesor clubs, a refund will notbegiven; however,parentsaregiventheoptionof choosinganother activityfortheir child in the seasonthattheirchildisregistered for.

6. FeesPayments:

•Sessions arebilled for theamountindicated ontheregistration.

•Paymentmustbecompleted atthe timeofregistration viacreditcardore-check.

7. Student Behavior:

•A 3-strikeruleisin placeregardingstudent behaviorduringafternoonactivities.

•Misbehavior duringan afternoonactivitywill resultinastrikeand an incident reportwill bewritten.

•Parentswill benotified each timetheirchild receives astrike. After3-strikes,studentswill be removed fromtheactivityfor thedurationof thesession andrefundswill notbemade.

PoliciesProceduresRevised: December 23,2013

Arabic:

TheArabic clubwillfocus onlearningbasic Arabic expressionssuch asgreetings,vocabulary includingdays of the week,months, weather,family members,classroomitems, and of course writing—startingwith thealphabet!Otheractivitieswillincludeasongor twoand an onlineArabicprogramto view Arabic cartoons and games.

Mondays(10x)
Feb. 22-May 2 / 3:30-4:15 / $100.00 / K3-Kg / Mr. ElAyoubi / FrenchRoom

Art:

During Artclub,age-appropriateprojects willbecreated,and children willexploregeneralart and expression throughavarietyof media,suchas drawingand painting.Artappreciation will bestressed throughexperimentationin differentareasof expression.Enrollment is limited to10 studentsper club.

Mondays(10x)
Feb. 22-May 2 / 3:30-4:30 / $100.00 / Kg-2ndGrade / Mrs. Casazza / ArtRoom

Ballet:

  • Dancers will delight in the joy of music and movement as they learn classic ballet positions and steps such as plies, releves, battement and arabesques. Children will grow strong and experience increased balance and poise as they progress through the program; learning to combine arm and leg movements to create precise dance steps and techniques. Choreographed dances are set to age appropriate music and become a point of pride as the dancers accomplish their goals. Simple props such as scarves and wands are used to enhance the imagery of the magic of dance. Ballet shoes are required.

Fridays(10x)
Feb. 26-May 6 / 3:15-3:50 / $182.00 / K3 / Kinderdance / Cafeteria
Fridays(10x)
Feb. 26-May 6 / 4:00-4:30 / $182.00 / K4 / Kinderdance / Cafeteria
Fridays(10x)
Feb. 26-May 6 / 4:45-5:20 / $182.00 / K3/K4 / Kinderdance / Cafeteria

Beginning Basketball:

  • Learn to be a Super Swisher! Join the game and learn the basics of basketball in a low-key, fun environment. Designed to get kids excited about the sport and develop fundamental strength and skills. Players will work on the following: ball handling, offense, defense, passing and shooting while also learning to be a respectful team player. Rims are lowered to age appropriate heights so all players are set up for success!

Wednesday (10x)
Feb. 25- May 4 / 3:15-3:50 / $182.00 / K3/K4 / Lola Ltd. / Gym
Wednesday (10x)
Feb. 25- May 4 / 4:45-5:20 / $182.00 / K-2nd / Lola Ltd. / Gym

Cooking:

A funandfillingtimewillbehad byallof the childrenwhoenrollin thisactivity!Thestudents willexploretheirculinary creativity,alongwithpropernutritionandcookingtechniques. Simplerecipeswill beusedandstudentswill beallowed tosampletheconcoctions

Tuesdays(10x)
Feb. 23-May 3 / 3:15 - 4:00PM / $115.00 / K3-K4 / Club A
Ms. Shelton
Ms. Bhatia / Bistro
Thursdays (10x)
Feb. 25 – May 5 / 3:15 – 4:00 PM / $115.00 / K3-K4 / Club B
Ms. Dominguez
Ms. Hill / Bistro

Cooking with Math:

The programengages students in math and science concepts using elements of creative technology. Learn the math concept involved in increasing a recipe, about measurement, ratios and more. This class is perfect for students that love to express their creativity, and explore how mathematics and scientific concepts influence the Art of Cooking. Students learn organizational and life skills as they prepare healthy snacks and treats

Thursday-(10x)
Feb. 25 – May 5 / 4:45-5:20 / $182.00 / K3/K4 / Passport 2 Enrichment / Bistro

Engineering-Marine Junior:

  • What causes something to sink or float? How can engineers help explore and protect the ocean below? These questions and more are all explored in Junior Marine. In this class, students explore the concepts of marine engineering and mechanics, harnessing the power of water, and discovering designs that help us make the impossible, possible.

Thursday-(10x)
Feb. 25 – May 5 / 4:30-5:30 / $182.00 / K-2nd / Engineering for Kids / Art Room

Engineering- MarineApprentice:

  • During the Marine Engineering classes, students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and refine several types of marine based devices and vehicles. Students construct working prototypes that teach and reinforce the concepts of above water transportation, underwater exploration, and harnessing the power of water. They gain exposure to careers in naval, ocean, and marine engineering as well as naval architecture.

Thursday-(10x)
Feb. 25 – May 5 / 4:30-5:30 / $182.00 / 3rd-6th / Engineering for Kids / STEAM Lab

French:

Students willenrichtheirknowledgeofthelanguagewhilehaving fun learning aboutthe culturesofFrench-speaking countries. Songs, games,art,andotheractivitiesare usedtomake this afun learningexperience.

Tuesdays(10x)
Feb. 23-May 3 / 3:30-4:15 / $100.00 / K4-1stGrade / Mr. ElAyoubi / FrenchRoom

FunwithNumbers:

The program is designed to touch on the base on the standards of the specified grade level through projects and activities that allow children to gain mastery over the critical thinking concept and not just the functionality of doing an mathematical equation. The goal is to connect children with math in a deeper, real life level in a fun engaging way. Projects will include 3-D geometric constructions, measurements and fractions of tangible items, solving puzzles we make and critical thinking of mind melting word problems.

Thursday-(10x)
Feb. 25 – May 5 / 3:15-3:45 / $182.00 / K3 / Passport 2 Enrichment / Library
Thursday-(10x)
Feb. 25 – May 5 / 4:00-4:30 / $182.00 / K4 / Passport 2 Enrichment / Library

FunwithWords:

Thisclubwillbea fun interactiveway touse words. There willberhyming,theuseof descriptivewords,thecreationof storiesand muchmore.Enrollmentlimited to10 students.

Thursday-(10x)
Feb. 25 – May 5 / 3:45-4:15PM / $100.00 / K3-K4 / Ms. Buckley / Art Room

Gym Jam:

  • Run – Jump – Throw – Play ...
  • Kids stay fit the GymJam Way!!
  • Get moving this fall playing kickball, crab ball, soccer, relays and more! The emphasis is on developing gross motor skills, flexibility, hand eye coordination, and strength while establishing a love for physical activity that will last a lifetime. Beginning sportsmanship and teamwork are introduced while the children work together and focus on fun!

Wednesday (10x)
Feb. 25- May 4 / 4:00-4:35 / $182.00 / K3/K4 / Lola Ltd. / Gym

Kindergym:

  • Leap into learning! Young gymnasts will tumble and twist their way through floor exercises, mat skills and motor skill stations as they build flexibility, strength, endurance and self-confidence. Skills such as forward rolls, cartwheels, jumps and partner stunts are introduced as well as exercises and techniques for balance and coordination. Difficulty levels are individually assessed and students are encouraged to progress at their own pace.

Tuesday-(10x)
Feb. 25 – May 5 / 4:00-4:35 / $182.00 / K3/K4 / Kinderdance / Cafeteria

MartialArts:

Theprimary art ordiscipline that will betaught inthisclassisTANG SOO DO.In this class,each child will betaught according to theirindividual learning styleandability.In class,childrenwilllearn from gamesandmemorization.Basic commandsin Korean and corresponding techniqueswillalso be demonstrated.Enrollment islimitedto 10 students forK3/K4 classand20 students in Kg-5thgrade.

Mr. Soon isa registeredFourth DegreeMasterinthe World Tang SooDoAssociation (WTSDA) andhasrun aSchoolin Burke since1999.HiswifeDeborah,also aFourth DegreeMaster,ownsa schoolin Vienna andtogethertheyruntheNorthernVirginia Tang Soo Do group (

Whenyourchildtakes classes at the MerrittAcademy afterschoolprogram, they will automatically be registeredin the WTSDAandtherebybe entitledto theprivileges of one of the largest single discipline organizationsin the world.Thisincludes:regular tests undera professional panel (recognized by the WTSDA),discount equipment purchases from AWMA.com andadmission to sanctionedWTSDAtournaments.Children andparents are also encouragedto visit their schoolsinBurke andViennaformake-up classes,testsor to train asa family.

All testing is included for the lower levels. When a child reaches orange belt level there is an additional registration fee and testing fee which will be explained at the first class. Uniforms are optional and can be purchased for $30 from the instructor.

Tuesdays &Thursday-(20x)
Feb. 23 – May 5 / 3:30-4:00 / $300.00 / K3-K4 / Master Soon / Gym
Tuesdays &Thursday-(20x)
Feb. 23 – May 5 / 4:15-5:00 / $300.00 / Kg-6th / Master Soon / Gym

Math Club:

  • Grade school students inthis clubwillstrengthen theirmathskills throughgames,puzzles,and logic exercisesthat stretchthebrain!Theseactivitiesare a funwaytobuildessentialmathknowledge.

Mondays(10x)
Feb. 22 – May 9 / 3:30-4:15 / $100.00 / Kg-2ndGrade / Mrs. Vargas / Room 22

Mini Monets:

Our Mini Monets will explore all different kinds of art and create one of kind masterpieces!

Tuesdays(10x)
Feb. 23-May 3 / 3:15-3:45 / $100.00 / K3/K4 / Ms. Williams-Brown
Ms. McGraw / Art
Room

Music & Motion:

This program is designed to get the children up and moving to the beat of the music. Children will delight in the variety of genres selected to expose them to a variety of cultures. By combining music and motion children learn language skills, listening skills, concentration, coordination and memory retention all while exerting exorbitant energy.

Tuesdays (10x)
Feb 23- May 3 / 3:15-3:45 / $182.00 / K3/K4 / Passport 2 Enrichment / Library

PlayKids Folktales

  • In each session a different folk tale is told which students will act out with movement, instruments, and props. There will be an informal final performance.

Wednesdays(10x) Feb. 24-May 4 / 3:15 – 3:45 / $150.00 / K3-K4 / Mr. Harry Wilkinson / Art Room

PlayKids Theater

  • Through storytelling and playing, acting games, improvisations and skits children explore their world and discover the art of theater. Students create their own sketches in an informal final performance.

Wednesdays(10x) Feb. 24-May 4 / 4:00 – 4:45 / $150.00 / K-6th / Mr. Harry Wilkinson / Art Room

SoccerStation:

  • Kick into action with this high energy program that introduces children to the basics by learning through play. Each class includes a variety of skill building games and drills that work on dribbling with both feet, passing, and shooting. Group games will incorporate beginning soccer rules and player positions. Children will experience a burst of energy and a love for the sport as they increase their coordination and endurance and experience the positive energy of sportsmanship and teamwork!

Mondays(10x)
Feb. 22-May 9 / 3:15-3:50 / $182.00 / K3 / Lola Ltd / Backfield or Gym
Mondays(10x)
Feb. 22-May 9 / 4:00-4:35 / $182.00 / K4 / Lola Ltd / Backfield or Gym
Mondays(10x)
Feb. 22-May 9 / 4:45-5:20 / $182.00 / K-2nd / Lola Ltd / Backfield or Cafeteria

Storybook Dance:

  • Children are encouraged to express themselves and engage in whimsical storytelling as they act out and dance their way through a different book each week. This class incorporates children' literature, music, creative movement and dance. Favorite childhood books and rhymes are brought to life using simple props and the student’s imaginations!

Tuesdays (10x)
Feb 23- May 3 / 3:15-3:50 / $182.00 / K3/K4 / Kinderdance / Cafeteria

Yoga:

  • This program focuses on basic yoga postures at a beginner level. Children enjoy the challenges of the many different postures (Asana) they will learn and posture flow (Vinyasa.) Learning yoga is fun while contorting your body into forms of the alphabet and land and sea creatures. Yoga is an amazing workout for the mind, body and soul. Yoga is good for endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.

Tuesdays (10x)
Feb 23- May 3 / 4:00-4:30 / $182.00 / K3/K4 / Passport 2 Enrichment / Library
Tuesdays (10x)
Feb 23- May 3 / 4:45-5:15 / $182.00 / K-6th / Passport 2 Enrichment / Library