Arlington Science Focus PTA and Baroody Camps Presents: WINTER 2018 After-School Enrichment Programs

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1 Arlington Science Focus PTA and Baroody Camps Presents: WINTER 2018 After-School Enrichment Programs Welcome all Science Focus students to our fun enrichment session at Arlington Science Focus School! This Fall, the PTA has partnered with Baroody Camps, Inc. ( to provide a limited selection of school enrichment classes for students across all grade levels. In Northern Virginia, Baroody Camps has been providing summer camps since 2003 and after-school enrichment classes since Baroody Cmaps, Inc. will coordinate and administer all classes in partnership with the ASFS PTA. They will also provide a dedicated on-site Enrichment Coordinator, who will oversee all enrichment activities. This will provide the much-needed oversight to our otherwise well-rounded enrichment program. Please read the following pages of the catalog carefully for important dates, policies and procedures, & program descriptions. Additional copies of the registration catalog can be found at Please contact Beth Foreman (Baroody Camps) BaroodyCampsInfo@gmail.com with questions or concerns. Winter Session Program Schedule The winter program will run for eight (8) weeks on Mondays & Fridays and seven (7) weeks on Wednesdays, beginning on January 8th & ending on March 16th. Please note: Wednesday classes begin one week after all other programs. All classes will be held at Arlington Science Focus School on Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays. o All after-school classes will be held from 3:45pm-5:00pm. The Baroody Camps will notify parents in case of changes to the schedule. Registration Process Registration period will begin on Sunday, December 17th at 10:00am & end on Saturday, December 23rd at 9:00 pm. You must complete one (1) registration form per student (online or paper form). You may register online by clicking here or by visiting OR by completing the attached registration form. All completed paper registration forms should be placed in the box in the Arlington Science Focus office by the end of the school day on Thursday, December 21st. Class Placement A LOTTERY SYSTEM will be used if there is more demand for a class than there is space available. If your child is placed in one or more classes or waitlisted, a letter will be ed to you by December 27th (or we will call you if you do not have an address). This acceptance letter will indicate the payment(s) required to secure your child s placement in the related class(es). Payment Payment for all classes must be received by Sunday, December 31st. If payment is not received by this date, your child may be removed from the class. An will be sent for payment and for removal if necessary. Payments may be made online or by check made payable to Baroody Camps, Inc. Please place your check (in the PTA box in the Arlington Science Focus office). Baroody Camps is willing to discuss payment options for those who qualify for Scholarship. Class Withdrawals and Refunds During the registration period (Dec. 17 th to Dec. 23 rd ), you may withdraw your registration request for any reason. To request a withdrawal and/or a refund (if applicable), you must contact Beth Foreman, Director of Operations at Baroody Camps (BaroodyCampsInfo@gmail.com). After December 23 rd, Baroody Camps cannot guarantee a full refund for any class(es). All refunds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis & must be discussed with Baroody Camps directly. The Arlington Science Focus PTA is NOT responsible for issuing credits/cancellations for any of the classes.

2 Dismissal It is imperative that you indicate the dismissal arrangements for your child on the registration form. Please note that it is not permissible to be late for pick-up. If you are late more than two times, your child will no longer be able to participate in the program. Please be aware that school personnel will not be available at this time to supervise your child. Parent Pick-Up: Parents/caregivers must pick up children promptly at their child s Enrichment program classroom location. This will be given to parents in the acceptance s. Parents/caregivers must sign their child out with their program instructor. Extended Day Care: Students attending Extended Day Care after school will be escorted to the appropriate locations following the class. Approved Walkers: Students will be released to leave on their own following class. Changes to dismissal: Baroody Camps will provide each Arlington Science Focus teacher and each after-school programs Instructor with a list of children participating in the various after-school programs along with their dismissal instructions. You are responsible for notifying the Director of Operations (Beth Foreman) of any changes to your child s regular dismissal process from his/her after-school program. On-Site Programs Coordinator To help manage children participating in the before and after-school programs, Baroody Camps will provide an On-Site Programs Coordinator. S/he is responsible for distributing & collecting attendance sheets, assisting program staff with behavior issues, assisting with dismissal, resolving any issues that may arise and quality control during programs. Additionally, the On-Site Coordinator is Medication Administration Trained & CPR/First Aid Certified. Standards of Behavior We want to ensure that all students participating in the after-school enrichment programs enjoy the experience. In order for this to happen, it is expected that all students will conform to regular Arlington Science Focus classroom and school rules and regulations while attending a program. The providers are all experienced Instructors and will use accepted classroom management techniques to allow misbehaving children to adjust. If a child continues to have difficulties, he or she will be removed from the class and be placed with the On-Site Programs Coordinator who will decide if and when to return the child to class that day. The On-Site Programs Coordinator will also inform the parents about the situation. If a child is removed from a class a second time, that child will be withdrawn from that class for the remainder of the session. The School will be informed of this decision. No partial refunds will be given in these situations. We look to all parents to support our class providers so that all children can enjoy the after-school classes. Snacks/Allergies Snacks will NOT be provided by instructors. Snacks will be permitted at the start of programs each day ONLY. Parents who would like their child to have a snack before programs are REQUIRED to provide a NUT-FREE snack. Program providers will be given an allergy list of students participating in their class. Snacks will be monitored by the On-Site Coordinator and the Program Instructors in their classrooms with serious allergy students monitored. If your child has a medical condition and/or allergy, serious or not, a Medical Condition/Allergy Waiver must be completed before the start of programs. *Note: After-School Enrichment Programs do not have access to the health office, however, our On-Site Coordinators are trained to store and administer medication safely.

3 Arlington Science Focus PTA Winter 2018 Program Schedule (There are NO programs on Tuesday OR Thursdays.) MONDAY 1/8/18 3/12/18 *8 weeks* Jr. Robotics 101 ChildTech Grades K-2 $170 WEDNESDAY 1/10/18 3/14/18 *7 weeks* Pop Star Dance Dance Grades K-2 $140 FRIDAY 1/12/18 3/16/18 *8 weeks* Chess Silver Knights Grades K-2 $165 Debate Club SPARK Business Academy Grades 3-5 $185 Coding for Kids Silver Knights Enrichment Grades 3-5 $175 Theatre: Acting for Everyone Encore Stage & Studio Grades 3-5 $165 PROGRAM DATES Mondays: Jan. 8, 22 & 29, Feb. 5, 12 & 26, Mar. 5 & 12 (No class: Jan. 15, Feb. 19. Reserved: Mar. 19 & Apr. 2) Wednesdays: Jan. 17, 24 & 31, Feb. 7, 21 & 28, Mar. 7 (No class: Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14. Reserved: Mar. 21 & Apr. 4) Fridays: Jan. 12 & 19, Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23, Mar. 9 & 16 (No class: Jan. 26, Mar. 2. Reserved: Mar. 23 & Apr. 6) Classes are subject to change, please visit for updates and more information.

4 Class Descriptions (All Classes meet at 3:45 to 5:00 pm.) MONDAY CLASSES Jr. Robotics 101 Grades K-2 Students work with a partner and complete a variety of building and programming projects that aid their understanding of computer hardware and software. Each week, class begins with a group discussion of the critical components of the robot or mechanical model. Students are shown an animated video that brings the robot to life and demonstrates the functionality of the finished robot. After constructing the bot with LEGO pieces, they connect it to a laptop computer and program it with easy-touse touch-and-drag software. After programming the robots, students use the remaining minutes of class to play and share with parents. Time permitting, each class concludes with a group discussion of what was learned. LEGO kits, touchscreen computers, software and all other supplies and materials will be provided. Vendor/Teacher: ChildTech Tuition Cost: $ Debate Club Grades 3-5 Students learn how to develop persuasive arguments while discussing a different topic in every class. Students work in rotating groups and practice their debating skills in a supportive, friendly environment. Teams prepare their arguments during the first half of the class and debate during the second half. Students hone debating skills, including: Developing arguments Issuing rebuttals Providing examples Rebuilding their case Summarizing points of view Vendor/Teacher: SPARK Business Academy Tuition Cost: $ WEDNESDAY CLASSES Pop Star Dance Grades K-2 This exciting one-of-a-kind class takes the great music & dance of Pop stars from yesterday & today. Just to name a few, this class features a variety of music from many music icons which may include: Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus & many more. The class will be set in a creative dance environment where the students will spend the class learning different dances to hit songs incorporating hip-hop, creative movement & jazz dance styles. Each Dance session ends with a presentation to family & friends which gives students a chance to present the different things they have learned during the session. Dance attire is optional. Classes are designed to accommodate a come-as-you-are group, though loose-fitting or athletic attire is best. Vendor/Teacher: Dance Tuition Cost: $ Coding for Kids Grades 3-5 In Silver Knights Coding classes, children create stories, games, and animations using a visual programming language called Scratch. It s as easy to use as snapping together building blocks! Projects like mazes and platform games make learning logic, coding, and anima on fun and creative! Our curriculum teaches new coders the basics while challenging more experienced coders to create increasingly complex programs. We do different projects each every session, so material doesn t repeat. Each child takes home a USB with all their programs on the last day! Vendor/Teacher: Silver Knights Enrichment Tuition Cost: $175.00

5 FRIDAY CLASSES Chess Grades K-2 Learn chess from a Silver Knights Chess coach! We teach more than 4,000 children each week. State and national champions have come from our programs, but most of our students are just looking to have fun! Class time is split between lesson and play. Lessons range from learning the rules to advanced tournament strategies, depending on the children. Each chess club can accommodate players of varying skill levels- students new to chess learn the basics, while students with prior chess experience are challenged with more advanced strategies! Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill. All grades and skill levels are welcome. Silver Knights will supply all the equipment during chess club. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments. Provider: Silver Knights Enrichment Tuition Cost: $ Theatre: Acting for Everyone Grades 3-5 Always wanted to try acting? Already been in a play and eager to learn more? This engaging acting class is great for new actors and experienced performers alike, and focuses on helping students to build an ensemble, work as a team, and hone their performance skills. Throughout the course of each session, students will be encouraged to explore a variety of theatrical styles, including scripted drama and scene work, improv, comedy, and more. Bring your sense of adventure! Vendor/Teacher: Encore Stage & Studio Tuition Cost: $165.00

6 Arlington Science Focus PTA After School Programs Registration Form Winter 2018 Program Dates: January 8 March 16 Registration Dates: December 17 at 10:00am December 23 at 9:00 pm. Online Registration: bc-arl-arlingtonsciencefocus.jumbula.com Note: You must read the program catalog before completing registration, which can be found in this package, the Arlington Science Focus office, at STUDENT INFORMATION (ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER STUDENT): Date Submitted * Last Name * First Name * Grade * Teacher * Gender: Male Female Does your child normally ride the bus after school? Allergies * (list or N/A if none) Treatment * 1ST PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION: Last Name * Phone 1 * H/W/C First Name * Phone 2 H/W/C ** Mailing Address * 2ND PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION: Last Name First Name Phone 1 H/W/C Phone 2 H/W/C EMERGENCY CONTACT (MUST BE DIFFERENT FROM PARENT/GUARDIAN): * Name Cell # Other # PROGRAM DISMISSAL CHOICE (CHECK ONE): * Parent/Caregiver Pick up Name(s) of Adult Picking up Extended Day Care Walk Home Alone (older students only) Other Explain ************************************************************************************************************************************* PHOTO RELEASE Baroody Camp s, Inc. requests permission to use the images of participants collected during programs/camp for newsletters, marketing and camp/class promotion purposes. We plan to use them to promote our future camp and class offerings. By agreeing to allow Baroody Camps to use the images, we recognize that there is no compensation associated with the usage of participant s images. I give permission to Baroody Camps to use the images of my child to market their programs. I do NOT give permission to my childs image to be used by Baroody Camps for marketing purposes. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION AS STATED IN THE PROGRAM CATALOG: Signature Date * Required items to complete registration ** Strongly recommended to provide an to ensure timely program-related communications Office Use Only: Date Received: Date Returned: Reason:

7 After School Programs Registration Form for Fall 2017 (con t) Instructions: 1. Program Fee: Varies depending on the program and the day of the week. 2. You may select a 1 st or 2 nd choice program per day 3. Online registration starts Dec. 17 at 10:00am at: 4. Place paper forms in the PTA box located in the ASFS main office. 5. Make checks payable to Baroody Camps, Inc. & attach to paper form (or list student name and program(s) selected) 6. Paper forms who want to pay via credit card should contact to Beth at BaroodyCampsInfo@gmail.com Student Name (submit one form per student) * Programs Vendor/Teacher Name Eligible Grades Cost Circle 1 to 2 programs indicating 1 st or 2 nd Choice MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY Jr. Robotics 101 ChildTech K 2 $170 1 st 2 nd Debate Club SPARK Business Academy 3 5 $185 1 st 2 nd Pop Star Dance Dance K 2 $140 1 st 2 nd Coding for Kids Silver Knights Enrichment 3 5 $175 1 st 2 nd Chess Silver Knights Enrichment K 2 $165 1 st 2 nd Theatre: Acting for Everyone Encore Stage & Studio 3 5 $165 1 st 2 nd