After School Activities Program

Rosa Lee Carter Elementary After School Activities Program Fall 2011 Registration Starts Tuesday, September 27 @ 12:00 a.m. Ends Monday, October 3rd @ 10:00 p.m. ONLINE ONLY www.pay4schoolstuffonline.com 1

Course Catalog Dear Parents: Welcome to the Rosa Lee Carter Elementary After School Activities Program! Attached is a list of courses that will be offered in Fall. Registration will take place ONLINE ONLY beginning @ midnight Tuesday, September 27. This means you will have to stay up late Monday. Go to www.pay4schoolstuffonline.com (also available by selecting the PTO link from the Rosa Lee Carter homepage); after creating an account and adding your student s name click the SELECT button next to your child s name and select Special Events. All classes will begin the week of October 10 except for the Monday classes who will begin on October 17. Each activity will take place once per week. Refer to the course description for specific dates. All activities will be held from 2:50 PM to 3:50 PM. Also the CML class does not start until January but you would have to register for it now as the instructor has to register the team for the competitions. NOTE: Children MUST be signed out by a parent or other approved adult. In order to facilitate this process, it will be necessary for parents to rotate the monitoring of sign out responsibilities from week to week. This should take no more than 10-15 minutes of your time, once during the 6, 8 or 10 week session. The coordinator for your child s activity will work with you to schedule your day to handle sign out. VERY IMPORTANT please read through, COMPLETELY, the ASA Program Guidelines on the RLC website. The guidelines are there to make sure our ASA Programs run successfully, and will be adhered to strictly. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please email: After School Activities coordinator: Estele Shooman at e.shooman@yahoo.com PTO President: Anitha Radhakrishnan at anitharlcpto@gmail.com 2

PLEASE NOTE: The Rosa Lee Carter PTO After School Activities Program is not sponsored or endorsed by Rosa Lee Carter Elementary or Loudoun County Public Schools. The ASA program is organized and run by Rosa Lee Carter PTO. Registration Guidelines Registration will be held, ONLINE ONLY @ www.pay4schoolstuffonline.com. All classes will be filled on a First-Come, First-Served basis. Please register your child(ren) for One Class only. Due to the growing number of RLC students this is the only way to fairly give each child a chance to enroll in a class of their choosing If you are interested in enrolling your child in a second class, please email e.shooman@yahoo.com no later than October 2. I will then reply and let you know if there are any available spaces. If you choose to register for a class, please follow these Instructions: 1. Choose ONE class per child. After paying online and receiving a confirmation you must fill out the student information form at the end of this catalog and send in with your child to school as soon as possible. This form contains your child s name, teacher and other pertinent information. No refunds will be issued, unless class is canceled completely at beginning of session due to lack of enrollment. We need volunteers!!! One parent liaison per activity day is required to remain in school from 2:30 until each child has been signed out or taken to CASA. This person will handle the attendance and take care of any issues that may arise during class. In exchange for this service the parent will receive free tuition for their child in the activity of their choosing. If you are interested please email e.shooman@yahoo.com and she will send you a more detailed description of duties. 3

After School Activities Program Guidelines Refunds There are no refunds, so choose classes carefully. Getting to the Activity PTO Liaison (see list under PTO Liaison ) will escort kindergarten students to their activity, after all other students have been dismissed. First through fifth graders will be expected to know the location of their activity and to proceed to their assigned location upon school dismissal. Teachers are not required to remind them of their activity. Class Dismissal Procedures An authorized adult/parent must sign each child out of his/her class. Your child will only be released to a person listed on the Registration Form. If someone other than a parent or previously authorized person is picking up the child, the child must provide the instructor with a written note signed by the parent. Late Pick Up Policy Children must be picked up PROMPTLY when activities end. There is a 5- minute grace period. Time will be gauged by the sign out parent. It is advised that you arrive to pick your child up at least 10 minutes before the session is scheduled to end. After the 5-minute grace period, you will be charged $10 for the first 5 minutes or any part thereof that you are late. After that, you will be charged a late fee of $5 for every 5 minutes or portion thereof. Failure to pay the late pickup fee immediately (before your child s next ASA class) will mean the dismissal of your child from the program for the remainder of the session and no refund will be given. After the third late pick up, the child will be dismissed from the program and no refund will be given. 4

Participant Behavior In the event a child causes a disruption that the teacher feels is inappropriate, the parent will be notified immediately. Should a parent need to be contacted a second time, the child may be dismissed from the program for the remainder of the session and no refund will be given. Health Concerns Please keep cell phones on while your child is participating in the After School Activities Program. During ASA the school clinic is closed. We do not have access to the school nurse or any of your child s health information. If your child is injured or becomes ill, your child s instructor will contact you or the emergency contact designated by you on your registration form. If necessary, the instructor will call 911. CASA Children enrolled in CASA will be dismissed to return to CASA after the activity. Scheduled NO ASA CLASS Dates October 10 Holiday November 7 & 8 Student holiday November 23 25 Holiday Snow Days and Make Up Days Snow days will be made up at the discretion of the instructors. Any make up days will be determined by the instructors on an as needed basis. PTO Liaisons PTO Liaisons are parents who will act as PTO representative during the hours of after school activities. Each Liaison will be on school ground once a week during the hours of 2:30 PM through 4:00 PM. (Mondays) (Tuesdays) (Wednesdays) (Thursdays ) 5

COURSE GRADES CLASS SIZE (minmax) DAY # WKS START DATE LOCATION TUITION Basketball 3-5 10-20 MONDAY 8 10/17 gym $90 Think fun 2-3 10-30 MONDAY 8 10/17 Hallway $90 Math Olympiad 4-5 10-20 MONDAY 16 10/17 Teacher s lounge $160 Kidzart K-2 8-15 MONDAY 8 10/17 Art Room $109 Modified Sports and Activities K-2 15-30 TUESDAY 8 10/11 Gym $90 Entry Level Chinese (Mandarin) K-5 5-15 TUESDAY 6 10/11 Teacher s lounge $85 Mad science K-2 17-20 TUESDAY 8 10/11 Hallway $115 Kidzart 3-5 8-15 WEDNESDAY 8 10/12 Art Room 109 Modified Sports and Activities 3-5 15-30 WEDNESDAY 8 10/12 Gym/stage $90 Chess 3-5 10-25 WEDNESDAY 8 10/12 Teacher s Lounge $80 CML 3 10-20 THURSDAY 10 Jan 2012 Gym/stage $110 Chess 1-2 10-25 THURSDAY 8 10/13 Teacher s Lounge $80 Mad science 2-5 17-20 THURSDAY 8 10/13 Hallway $115 Math blasters 2 6-12 THURSDAY 8 10/13 Gym/stage $90 6

Monday Classes Start Date: 10/17 Kidzart Explore! Ends 12/12 Students in this age group want to see what they are capable of. KidzArt brings them along in this drawing based program by introducing them to a variety of artistic styles, cultural interpretations and mediums. Watch their confidence grow with each class! Grades K-2 nd $109 Math Olympiad Ends 03/12 Math Olympiad club is a wonderful opportunity for children to solve challenging math problems in a team environment and to enter into contests to gauge their math skills. During each class we will discuss problem solving strategies, while reinforcing what we have learned previously. Every month (starting in November) they will participate in one contest. They will be scored individually, but their score will also count toward the team score. We will be participating as a team in Division E of MOEMS. NOTE: Parents will be required to help with sign out duty by rotation. Grade4-5 Shalini Pochiraju $160 BasketBall Ends 12/12 Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing, teamwork, and defense, while having fun, getting some exercise and playing with friends. The students will be engaged in basketball games and activities that are developmentally appropriate for their age. Basketball is a great team sport that teaches young kids to work together and communicate in positive ways! We really want to encourage this because team work and communication are both life long skills. Grade 3-5 Brian Myers $90 7

Thinkfun Strategies Lab Ends 12/12 Have you ever been stuck in "Rush Hour" traffic and needed to figure a way out? Can you "Tipover" tall buildings and find the path to your final destination? Try building a wall so the pieces fit perfectly together "Brick by Brick". Figure out a plan so that you and your friends can safely sit on a raft through some "Raging Rapids". Ignite your mind through the fun of game play. Challenge yourself through creative thinking and problem solving activities. 2 nd -3 rd grade Julie Suh $90 Tuesday classes Start Date: 10/11 Modified Sports and Activities Ends 12/6 An Intramural sports program that teaches skills, strategies, and rules for modified football, soccer, floor hockey, basketball, 4 square, volleyball(3-5th), cooperative games, and scooter games. Along with having fun, our goal is to help the students improve their skills, cooperation, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Grades K- 2 Mr. Myers and Mr. Lettington $90 Entry Level Chinese (Mandarin) Ends 11/22 This class is focused on providing foundational knowledge and experience with the Chinese language. We used a theme-based approach to engaging students in fun, interactive activities. This approach also allows students with slightly varied Chinese exposures to have a positive learning experience. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. Students who have been exposed to basic Chinese language can also join this class. At the end of the program, children will be expected to have increased confidence in conducting daily conversations, use a wider range of vocabulary, recognize words, and have a better understanding of Chinese cultural, societal, and geographical facts. Grades k-5 3 rd Language $85 8

Mad Science Ends 12/6 Funky Forces Through the course of Funky Forces and more, children will play engineer, chemist and stunt pilot! Children will investigate physics fundamentals and bring their scientific minds to basic magic tricks. Your Mad Scientists will be shocked by what they learn about electricity, blown away by their experiments with air pressure, and swept away by the excitement of working with waves! For more flexibility, second graders can take the Tuesday or Wednesday class. Grade K-2 Mad science $115 Wednesday Classes Start Date: 10/12 Chess Ends 12/7 The program will feature 30 minutes of chess instruction, followed by 30 minutes of play to combine chess class with chess club. The lessons are fun and interactive. Chess mini tournaments are held and all levels of play are encouraged. Teaching that all actions have consequences, increasing geospatial focus and great enjoyment of the royal game of chess happens! Chess has been shown to correlate with improved math, writing and problem solving performance. One of the oldest games in the world, it shapes minds by improving and rewarding attention span. Grades 3 rd -5th Snow s Chess Academy $80 Modified Sports and Activities Ends 12/7 An Intramural sports program that teaches skills, strategies, and rules for modified football, soccer, floor hockey, basketball, 4 square, volleyball(3-5th), cooperative games, and scooter games. Along with having fun, our goal is to help the students improve their skills, cooperation, and cardiorespiratory Grades 3-5 Mr. Myers and Mr. Lettington $90 9

Thursday Classes Start Date: 10/13 Math Blasters Ends 12/8 Students will have a blast learning math in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Through games, puzzles, and hands on activities they will learn that math is more than numbers! We will play logical reasoning and strategy games, work on a variety of math puzzles and learn problem solving skills. These activities will enhance our students ability to reason, to be resourceful, and gain confidence to try different ways to solve any problem presented to them. Grades 2 Shalini Pochiraju $90 CML (does not start until January but you would have to register for it now as the instructor has to register the team for the competitions.) Students will be introduced to the art of problem solving in 3 rd grade Continental Math League. They will learn problem solving strategies and application of mathematical concepts they already know. We will participate in three meets over the course of 10 sessions. Students will compete as a team and individually. CML is an excellent introduction to competition math for young mathematicians. NOTE: Parents will be required to help with sign out duty by rotation. Grade 3 rd Shalini Pochiraju $110 Mad science Ends 12/8 Funky forces See description above Grades 2-5 Mad science $115 Chess Ends 12/8 The program will feature 30 minutes of chess instruction, followed by 30 minutes of play to combine chess class with chess club. The lessons are fun and interactive. Chess mini tournaments are held and all levels of play are encouraged. Teaching that all actions have consequences, increasing geospatial focus and great enjoyment of the royal game of chess happens! Chess has been shown to correlate with improved math, writing and problem solving performance. One of the oldest games in the world, it shapes minds by improving and rewarding attention span. Grades 1-2 Snow s Chess Academy $80 10

Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School PTO After School Activities Program STUDENT INFORMATION FORM (For extra copies, please go to PTO Website) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY Student s Name: Sex: M F Grade: K-AM K-PM 1 2 3 4 5 RLC Homeroom Teacher: ASA Class & Day: Check here if your child is in the CASA (after school) program: Parent(s) Name: Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email: Add to PTO Distribution List? Fastest Way to Contact You in Case of Emergency / Cancellations, etc.: Home Phone Cell Phone Email Text Message Alternate Emergency Contact: (Name and Phone Number) Other Person(s) Authorized to Pick-up Child After Class: (Picture ID may be requested) MEDICAL RELEASE STATEMENT: Does you child take any medications or have any medical problems such as food/allergies that would affect them during class? Please specify: As the parent/guardian of the above child, I do hereby grant permission for him/her to participate in the Rosa Lee Carter PTO After School Activities Program. I further grant permission for emergency first aid to be given to this minor and for him/her to be taken to the emergency room of a nearby hospital in the event of medical emergency. Permission is granted to the hospital and its staff to provide any treatment that a physician deems necessary for the well being of this minor. In addition, I understand that the after school activities will be taught in a safe manner, but that accidents do happen. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation, particularly in sports activities, and do hereby release and waive any and all claims or actions for damage or injury of whatever kind against Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School, the Rosa Lee Carter ES PTO, the After School Activities Program administration, vendors, supervisors, instructors, volunteers and/or other participants arising from any activities of these classes. Parent or Guardian Signature: Date: 11