Maury Elementary PTA After-School Programs
Late Winter/Spring SESSION 2013
REGISTRATION-Please note that you must come to the school on Dec. 11th to register
· On-site registration will be held Tuesday, December 11th from 5:30-8:00pm in the music room.
· Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. You may have someone submit your completed paperwork and payment for you- limited to two additional families per person.
· Please print and complete one registration form per child found on the PTA website (www.maurypta.org) under After School Program registration. Bring it with you to expedite the registration process. You will be confirmed and pay for your classes at time of registration. This is the only time you will receive confirmation of your class.
· Payment by check or cash only. Make checks payable to "Maury PTA".
· Do NOT send in registration with your child. It will be returned. You may have someone submit your completed paperwork and payment for you- limited to two additional families per person.
SCHOLARSHIPS
· Because we will not be processing scholarship requests until after the on-site registration is complete, we do not require scholarship students to be present at the on-site registration. This will allow us to accurately access the availability of funds and spaces before awarding scholarships.
· To request a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Request Form for EACH child. Send the form in with your child to give to the teacher. Several requests for scholarships were lost last session so please label the envelope: Rebecca Anderson, PTA. Scholarship forms found on PTA website (www.maurypta.org) under After School Program-Scholarships.
· Send the form in with your child to give to the teacher. Forms must be received by Monday, December 10th.
· A student may receive a maximum of 1 scholarship, if space allows.
· Scholarships will be confirmed by Thursday, January 10th- either by a note sent home, a phone call and/or an e-mail.
· Students must attend the classes; if students do not attend most of the class for which they have requested a scholarship, additional scholarships may not be granted in the future.
Parent Volunteers and Priority Registration
Volunteers are vital for these after school programs to be safe and effective. Some activities require assistance in the classroom, while others require assistance with dismissal. Some classes can only be offered if volunteers are available, so please consider volunteering your time to your child's class.
In addition, we will be asking for volunteers to help with dismissal. We will need at least five volunteers to stay at the school until the activity buses arrives, which is usually at 4:00.
If you are able to volunteer during a class or at dismissal please let Rebecca Anderson or Jen van Goethem
Dismissal
· Parent Pick-Up: Parent or caregiver must pick up students in front of the main doors of the school promptly at the completion of their child's after school program.
· Riding the Bus: Children who plan to ride the bus home or to after-school must sign up for the Activity Bus. You must separately sign the Activity Bus permission slip (or the corresponding section on the Scholarship Form). Please make sure that the address for drop-off is clear.
· Walking: Due to safety concerns, children are not permitted to walk home alone.
· Campagna: Your child will be escorted to Campagna Kids (Maury’s after school care) at the completion of her/his after school program. Be sure to notify Campagna that your child has enrolled in After School Programs.
Expected Behavior
Please note that all children are expected to behave according to school rules. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in the student being removed from the program. Please discuss this policy with your child so that everyone can enjoy our programs to the fullest.
Questions? If you have questions please contact Rebecca Anderson at or Jen van Goethem at
MAURY ELEMENTARY PTA
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Winter/Spring 2013
Begins week January 28, 2013
(unless noted otherwise)
MONDAYEnds April 8th.
No class Feb. 18th, March 25th / TUESDAY
No class March 26th. / WEDNESDAY
No class Feb. 13th and March 27th. / THURSDAY
No class Feb. 14th and March 28th. / FRIDAY
No class Feb. 15th or
March 29th
Chess Club
1st- 5th Graders
Beg. and Advanced / Art Club
3rd-5th Graders / Beg. Guitar Club
1st – 2nd Graders
**2:45 – 3:15 / Art Club
1st-2nd Graders / Tae Kwon Do-Adv.
1st -5th graders
Upcycle Kids Workshop 2nd -5th Graders / Tae Kwon Do- Beg.
1st – 5th Graders / Maury Players Musical-Singing & Choreography
2nd -5th Graders / Upcycle Kids Workship
K-1st Graders
** Ends April 12th.
Science Club
K-1st Graders / Environmental Club 1st-5th Graders
Basketball Club
1st-5th Graders
All clubs run from 2:45 – 3:45 unless noted.
No classes on holidays, early release or professional days.
Maury Art Club: Sculpture
Course Description Join Maury mom and art teacher, as well as accomplished artist, Luisa Tio as we explore many ways to make sculptures. Luisa holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Art, has served as a docent at the University of Michigan Art Museum, and has taught the Maury Art Clubs for many years. After School Art Club will have fun
with many different materials as we learn the best way to construct sculptures. We will make mobile
sculptures out of wire, build with wood, get messy with paper maché, use recycled materials, and create with clay. Your child will find their inner Michelangelo or Calder!
Art 3rd - 5th
Teacher Luisa Tio
Enrollment 18 students
Snack Will be provided by ACPS
Date/Time Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45pm (11 classes) No class March 26th.
Cost $135 per student, includes supply fee
Please note Parent volunteer needed to assist with dismissal
Art 1st - 2nd
Teacher Luisa Tio
Enrollment 18 students
Snack Will be provided by ACPS
Date/Time Thursdays, 2:45-3:45 pm (10 classes). No class Feb. 14th and March 28th.
Cost $125 per student, includes supply fee
Please note Parent volunteers needed to assist with dismissal
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Hoop Life Basketball Club
Course Description Does your child like basketball? Well, here is an after-school activity that is guaranteed to keep them smiling. Students will be taught the rules and fundamentals of the game. In addition, they will get an opportunity to demonstrate those learned fundamentals in scrimmages and skill competitions. They will learn about the history of the game and key players past and present. There are prizes, fun and so much more. No previous experience is required.
Basketball 1st - 5th
Teacher The House of Hoops, Kevin Harris and staff
Enrollment 25 students (8 student minimum or class may be cancelled)
Snack Will not be provided due to the schedule of the course.
Date/Time Mondays, 2:45-3:45pm, (9 classes) Ends April 8th. No class Feb. 18th, March 25th.
Cost $127 per student
Please note Parent volunteer needed to assist with dismissal
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Beginning and Advanced Chess
Course Description Sharpen your mind by learning chess! Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of chess, and build upon what they already know to strengthen their skills. For students interested in advanced instruction, a 30 minute class extension is available.* Coach Charles Edelman is a former state champion who has taught lessons in the area for many years.
*Coach Charlie recommends students interested in advance instruction to sign up for the mixed level class and indicate their interest in the extended class time. Students and families will be notified whether enough interest for the advanced half-hour extension has been met or not."
Chess Club grades 1st-5th grade
Teacher Charles Edelman, aka “Coach Charlie”
Enrollment 16 students (9 student minimum or class may be cancelled)
Snack Will be provided by ACPS
Date/Time Mondays, 2:45-3:45pm (9 classes) Ends April 8th. No class Feb. 18th, March 25th.
Cost $110 per student, all supplies provided
Please note Parent volunteer needed to assist with dismissal.
Introduction to Guitar
1st – 2nd Grades
Course Description We are excited to continue this club for basic primary guitar education for 1st - 2nd grades. Program curriculum encompasses basic note reading on the first three strings and several primary chords allowing your child to play several songs by the course’s end. Our talented instructor, Chris Galvan, is on the faculty of Northern Virginia Community College where he teaches guitar and jazz studies.
Teacher Chris Galvan
Enrollment 10 student maximum
Snack Will NOT be provided due to nature of the course
Date/Time Wednesdays 2:45-3:15** pm, (10 classes). No class Feb. 13th and March 27th.
Cost $190, class only, student provides own guitar (we may have loaner guitars if needed)
Please Note Parent volunteer needed to assist with dismissal
**This class is not available to bus riders due to early dismissal time
**Please note: this class is only 30 minutes. This shorter period accommodates the shorter attention span of students in this grade range so that they can get the most out of the class.
Maury Players Musical Theatre
Players Musical Theatre-Drama: 2nd – 5th grade
This class combines the two Players Musical Theatre classes from the fall session and is a continuation of those classes. All students who were enrolled in the fall classes must enroll in this class. In partnership with the Little Theater of Alexandria (LTA), experienced drama instructors Rachel Alberts and Annie Vroom will coordinate with our own talented Maury music teacher Laura Koss to direct the students in a musical play and teach them about every aspect of the production process. Students will memorize dialogue, learn stage direction, hone their acting skills, sing, dance, assist in the technical aspects of the production including costumes, props and scenery and learn about "behind the scenes" action. A musical production will be performed at the end of the winter/spring session. Parent volunteers are needed for dismissal and to assist the instructors and students with costumes, scenery and props.
Teachers Rachel Alberts and Annie Vroom (provided by LTA) and Laura Koss
Enrollment All students from fall session must enroll
Snack Will NOT be provided by due to the nature of the course
Date/Time Thursdays 2:45-3:45 pm, (10 classes). No class Feb. 14th and March 28th.
Cost $152.50 per student, includes one-time supply fee
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Physical Science Club
Objects in Motion: Physical Science Club for K-1st Grades
Course Description Your budding scientist or engineer will explore force and motion in a fun and developmentally appropriate way led by Peggy Ashbrook, preschool science teacher, NSTA The Early Years columnist, and author of“Science is Simple". This class offers dynamic introduction to basic physical science principles. How far will the ball roll? Can I build a ramp to make a marble go faster, turn a corner or bounce and come back? Will my redesigned ramp structure make it "work"? Your child will find out the answers to these questions and more in this fantastic class as they build inclined planes and investigate the movement of objects. Ms. Ashbrook reads a book while children snack. She uses open ended activities to challenge children to understand design limits so they can solve problems, occasionally assigning a problem to solve to focus on a particular concept.
Objects in Motion: Physical Science Club for K- 1st Grades
Teacher Ms. Peggy Ashbrook
Enrollment 12 students maximum (8 minimum or class may be cancelled)
9 students if no parent volunteer
Snack Snack will be provided by ACPS
Date/Time Monday, 2:45-3:45pm, (9 classes). Ends April 8th. No class Feb. 18th, March 25th
Cost $126
Please note Parent volunteer needed to assist in classroom and dismissal because there are no bathrooms in the classroom.
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Tae Kwon Do
Course Description In partnership with Yang’s Tae Kwon Do Academy in Del Ray, Grand Master Yang will teach the students the basics of Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial arts form known for its high-flying kicks. Tae Kwon Do builds strength, discipline, concentration, self-control and confidence. Master Yang has over 35 years experience in the martial arts. He is a master not only in Tae Kwon Do but a variety of other art forms including Hapkido, Gum Do, Kung Fu, Kick-Boxing, Judo and Jujitsu. In consultation with Master Yang, we continue to evolve the classes to accommodate students’ schedule and skill levels. Master Yang also applies practices from the studio by combining grades so that younger students will benefit from the exposure to older students, while older students get a chance to mentor the younger students. Good behavior at home and high academic achievement are also reinforced in class. )
*** Students who want to test for the next belt need to take 10 classes and pay the test feed of $20-$35 (for a new belt, board and certification).
Beginning and Yellow Belt: Grades 1st - 5th
Teacher Master Yang
Enrollment 20 students (10 students minimum or the class may be cancelled)
Snack Will NOT be provided due to nature of the course
Date/Time Wednesdays, 2:45-3:45 pm, (10 classes). No class Feb. 13th and March 27th.
Cost $110 per student.
If you need a replacement uniform, please let Master Yang know the first day of class and pay him directly.
Please note Parent volunteer needed to assist in classroom and dismissal
Advanced Yellow Belt and Higher: Grades 1st - 5th
Teacher Master Yang
Enrollment 20 students (10 students minimum or the class may be cancelled)
Snack Will NOT be provided due to nature of the course
Date/Time Fridays, 2:45-3:15** pm, (10 classes). No class Feb. 15th or March 29th.
Cost $110 per student
If you need a replacement uniform, please let Master Yang know the first day of class and pay him directly.
Please Note Parent volunteers needed to assist in classroom and dismissal
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UpCycle Kids Workshop
K-1st Grades
Course Description Come explore the possibilities of creating and learning with reusable materials! The UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is an organization working to promote and support artistic expression and experiential learning through the collection and redistribution of reusable materials. Both Susan Miranda and Kelley Organek have been working with children for over 15 years; Susan as an artist and art teacher and Kelley as a teacher and an administrator. The UpCycle Kids Workshop offers hands-on opportunities for participants to explore a variety of media that can be used to experiment, create and share ideas. Much of our work this session will be related to Alexandria's Earth Day Celebration, which is on April 20th.