DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIVISION

ELM STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL & COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Spring 2018

Wade Lindhorst – Director 617/349-6307

617/233-9137

Cambridgeport School 89 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02140

www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp/elm

wlindhorst@cambridgema.gov

Neighborhood Council

Diane Griggs Renee Pittman - Williams Monica Velgos

Administrative Staff

Wade Lindhorst - Community School Director Cynthia Figueroa – Administrative Assistant Liz Lewis – Program Manager Roslyn Shoy – Division Head Community Schools

Enrichment Program Staff

Melanie Maz Jafar Manselle Velvet Moore-Owen Taisha Pinales Katie Daley Alden Griggs Valerie Chrisphonte Yu Jin Octavia Jones William Roberts Angelique Smith Whitney VanPraagh Shantelle Gary Mandala Francisco Chris Belloste Gen Kang Chen

Drop in Office Hours

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 - 12:00 a.m. 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. 1 - 5:30 p.m. 9:00 - 12:00

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IMPORTANT DATES

Registration will begin the week of Tuesday, January 24th at 5:00 P.M. in the School Cafeteria. Listed below are the times of registration. Please call 617/349-6307 for more information.

Wednesday, January 24th Registration for currently registered JK & K families at 5:00 to 6:30pm in School Cafeteria

Thursday, January 25th Registration for currently registered 1st – 5th grade families at 5:00pm School Cafeteria

Tuesday, February 6th Registration for New Families for classes with availability Wednesday, January 31st Registration at 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Community School Office Thursday, February 1st Ongoing Registration for classes with availability Monday, February 26th First Day of Winter/Spring Programs Tuesday, March 13th Early Release Day Activities 12:30 – 5:30pm No Regular Scheduled Programs Wednesday, March 7th Camp Information Day/Night @ CRLS Cafeteria

(Wed, Mar. 14th Snow Day) Thursday, April 5th Grand Prix Registration at 6pm School Cafeteria Wednesday, April 11th Family Trip to Boston Celtic vs. Brooklyn Nets Tuesday, April 17th – April Vacation Camp To Friday, April 20th Wednesday, May 16h Early Release Day Activity 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. No Regular Scheduled Programs Thursday, May 17th 15th Annual Grand Prix Derby 6 pm Gymnasium Wednesday, June 6th Early Release Day Activity 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. No regularly scheduled programs Thursday, June 7th End of Year Showcase Celebration Thursday, June 14th Last Day of Community School Programs

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Elm Street Community School

Grades JK & K

2018 Spring Enrichment Feb 26th

to June 11th 14 weeks

Feb 27th to June 12th 14 weeks

Feb 28th to June 13th 13 weeks

March 1st to June 14th 15 weeks

March 2nd to June 8th 13 weeks

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2:30 to 2:45

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

2:45 to 3:45

3:45 to 4:45

Structures Gym Class

Hero’s Lil Ninjas Martial Arts

Creative Ballet

Gymnastics

Model Magic

PUDDLESTOMPERS

Bored? Games

Storybook Action Theater

Under The Hood Slot Car Racing

Hot Wheels Remote Control Cars

4:45 to 5:30

Station Rotation JK – 1st

Co op Games JK – 1st

Station Rotation JK – 1st

Co op Games JK – 1st

Station Rotation JK – 1st

Kindergarten Explorers 2:45 – 3:45

$120.00 per hour

Kindergarten Explorers 3:45 – 4:45

$120.00 per hour

Kindergarten Explorers 4:45 – 5:30 $120.00 per hour

Grades 1st & 2nd 2018 Spring Enrichment

Feb 26th to June 11th

14 weeks

Feb 27th to June 12th 14 weeks

Feb 28th to June 13th 13 weeks

March 1st to June 14th 15 weeks

March 2nd to June 8th 13 weeks

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2:30 to

2:45

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

2:45 to 3:45 Creative Movement

(K – 1)

Happy Feet

Ninjas Basics Martial Arts

Basic Beading

Outdoor Sports

2:45 to 3:45 Mighty Mites Jordan

Jammers K - 1

Inventing and

Robotics

Bored? Games

Spanish

Bionicle

Fun

2:45 to 3:45

Structures

Krazy K’nex

2nd Grade and up

Chess Wizards

Puppeteering

A Place to Create

3:45 to 4:45 Jordan Jammers

Grades 2 - 5

Arts in the Park

Parkour Generations

Floor Hockey

Gymnastics

3:45 to 4:45 African

Drumming

Obstacle Course

Challenge

Trash to Treasure

Stitching and

Weaving

Capture the Flag

3:45 – 4:45

Cut – Paste and Imagination

Pokemon, Magic and more

DIY STEM Play Club

Laughing Yoga

First Grade and under

The Box Score

4:45 to 5:30 Cooperative Gym Games Grades 2 - 5

That’s a Wrap

Cooperative Gym Games Grades 2 - 5

That’s a Wrap

Cooperative Gym Games Grades 2 - 5

Grades 3 – 5 2018 Spring Enrichment

Feb 26th to June 11th

14 weeks

Feb 27th to June 12th 13 weeks

Feb 28th to June 13th 13 weeks

March 1st to June 14th 15 weeks

March 2nd to June 8th 13 weeks

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2:30 to

2:45

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

Snack & Attendance

2:45 to 3:45

Green Power Right Brain Curriculum

Art in the Park

Architectural Building

Dodgeball Hip Hop /

Double Dutch

2:45 to 3:45 Poetry Slam

Obstacle Course Challenge

City Explorers 2:45 – 4:45

SCRATCH

Outdoor Sports

2:45 to 3:45 Structures Krazy K’nex

Parkour Generations

MAD SCIENCE

Cooking Class

3:45 to 4:45 Business Sharks

Right Brain Curriculum

DIY STEM Play Club

Tabletop Games

Minecraft

Model Building

3:45 to 4:45 Jordan Jammers

Pokemon, Magic and more

Chess Wizards

Skateboarding Art

Journal

3:45 – 4:45

A Place to Create

Fabric Art

City Explorers 2:30 – 4:45

Indoor/Outdoor Choice

The Box Score

4:45 to 5:30 Cooperative Gym Games

2nd – 5th

That’s a Wrap

Cooperative Gym Games

2nd – 5th

That’s a Wrap

Cooperative Gym Games

2nd – 5th

Elm Street Neighborhood Council and Community School Spring 2018 Music Program

Music Classes (Grades 1st & up to Adults) Feb 26th

to June 11th 14 weeks

Feb 27th to June 12th 13 weeks

Feb 28th to June 13th 13 weeks

March 1st to June 14th 15 weeks

March 2nd to June 8th 13 weeks

Monday 14 Weeks

Tuesday 14 Weeks

Wednesday 13 Weeks

Thursday 15 Weeks

Friday 13 Weeks

2:30 – 5:30

Individual ½ hr Piano

Lessons (Starting at 2:30)

w/ Yu Jin $350

Piano and or Violin

w/Melanie $325

Individual ½ hr Piano

Lessons (Starting at

2:30) w/ Yu Jin

$325

Elm Street Neighborhood Council and Community School Spring 2018 Early Release Day Activities

DATE ACTIVITY/TRIP WHERE TIME

TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH

BOSTON TEA

PARTY

MUSEUM

BOSTON HARBOR

12:30 TO 5:30

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16TH

MONSTER GOLF

DANVERS, MA

12:30 TO 5:30

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6TH

DE CORDOVA SCULPTURE

PARK AND

MUSEUM

LINCOLN, MA

12:30 TO 5:30

**EARLY RELEASE DAY AND TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES ARE FOR CURRENT REGISTERED COMMUNITY SCHOOL

PARTICIPANTS ONLY AND A PART OF OUR REGULAR PROGRAMMING. EACH ACTIVITY AND TRIP ARE $45 EACH. SEE REGISTRATION FORM TO REGISTER

½ hour Piano Classes are also available for Adults; please indicate what day & ½ hour time slot you

would like between the hours of 6 & 8:30 pm Monday through Thursday.

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION & POLICIES

The Elm Street Community School is a community-based program that focuses on programs/activities and special community events for school-age children to active older adults. We welcome community involvement and suggestions to help provide services to the neighborhood in our efforts to develop a strong community based program. Council meetings will be held regularly for neighborhood residents to attend. For additional information about these meetings contact the Director.

Registration Procedure Our Spring Session will begin on Monday, February 27th and will end on Friday, June 16th. Registration – For Current Program Participants, will begin Wednesday, January 24th for Current JK & K families from 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. in the school’s Cafeteria. When your name is called you will simply drop off the registration forms with payment and you can leave. Registration continues on Thursday, January 25th from 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. in the school’s Cafeteria for current 1st – 5th grade families. New Families Registration will begin on Tuesday, February 6th. After these dates please drop off your child’s registration form in the Community Schools Mail Box in the main office. Class selection will be based on available spaces. For more information call 617/349-6307. If you cannot come to register at the times listed above because of a prior commitment, please contact the Community School Director at 617-349-6307. Our classes must have a minimum of 6 participants or the class will be cancelled. Please Note: An Annual Application Fee of $25.00 per child is required at registration. (This fee is applicable for the School Year only).

PAYMENTS Full payment is due at time of registration, however a payment plan can be arranged with the director. Checks or Money Orders (NO CASH) should be made payable to: Elm Street Community School. If you have an outstanding balance with any Department of Human Service Program, your child’s registration will not be accepted until all payments are made. Class fees are based on the number of weeks a class meets. Returned checks will be charged an additional $25.00. Full payment must be made within 48 hours to avoid disruption in your child’s schedule.

REFUNDS If a class is not fully enrolled, the class may be cancelled. You will be notified and given a refund, or an alternative class may be chosen. We understand that there may be times when a class is not what your child expected. A full refund will be given if we are notified within 24 hours after the first class. Partial refunds will only be given if a child is no longer able to participate due to medical reasons. Refunds are not issued for missed classes.

EARLY RELEASE DAYS Regular scheduled classes are not held on early release days. A special activity or field trip will be planned. Children must be registered in advance to attend any early release day trips.

PROGRAM CLOSINGS Classes are not held on city holidays, snow days or on days the Cambridge Public Schools are closed. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Partial scholarships are available to families who qualify. Please request a financial aid form from the director. Income verification in the form of 4 current pay stubs must be submitted with the application. All information provided will be kept confidential. Deadline for financial assistance is Friday, February 9th .

CHILD PICK UP & ABSENCES Children will only be released to those you have authorized on your child’s registration / emergency card. If there is any change in pick up arrangements the director must be notified in advance. Only children ages 9 & up will be allowed to walk home with parent/guardian permission. Please notify us by phone or email if your child will be absent from the program.

LATE FEE POLICY Instructors are not responsible for children after the class ending time. All children must be promptly picked up at the end of class. There will be a late fee of $1.00 per minute for each minute you are late after the scheduled pick up time. Late fees must be paid within 48 hours to avoid disrupting your child’s participation in the program. Chronic lateness may result in suspension of your child’s participation in the program.

SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE We welcome your contribution to assist us with providing scholarships to families in financial need. You may choose to support a particular program or contribute to our general scholarship fund. We thank you for your support. EQUAL ACCESS The City of Cambridge, Department of Human Service Programs / Community Schools Division does not discriminate in providing services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, cultural heritage, political beliefs, sexual preferences, marital status, or disability. The Department of Human Services will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information call 617-349-2000 (voice) or 617-492-0235.

INCLUSION POLICY Department of Human Service Programs welcomes individuals with disabilities in all of its Out of School Time Programs. DHSP will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who meet the basic eligibility requirements of the OST Programs or who with the provision of reasonable accommodations will be able to the basic eligibility requirements to facilitate equal participation for those individuals in existing OST Programs.

Community Schools Bus Policy The Community School Programs offer afterschool enrichment classes in every elementary school in Cambridge. Most children attend the classes at the Community School located in their school building. Some families prefer to have their children attend classes in the school building located in their neighborhood. If an established bus route exists from a child’s school to the preferred Community School, very often the Cambridge Public Schools are able to transport children to that Community School. Parents/guardians need to make transportation arrangements with the Cambridge Public Schools. In an effort to support families, beginning this year a staff person from Community Schools will be available in front of the school to greet children under the age of 9 arriving by bus and will escort them into the school. Children age 9 and older who have parental permission may enter the school on their own. To avoid disrupting ongoing classes and to support children’s full participation in the enrichment classes, children must arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of Community School Program and no later than 1 hour past the program start time. For a breakdown by school of the times that children may arrive for programs, please refer to the schedule below:

Please note: bus schedule does not apply to Fletcher Maynard and M.L. King Schools due to 4

pm dismissal.

Cambridge Public Schools

Dismissal Times

Community Schools

Community Schools Approved Arrival Times

Amigos 2:55 pm Amigos/Cambridgeport CS 2:45 – 4:00 pm

Cambridgeport 2:25 pm Elm Street CS 2:15 – 3:30 pm

Peabody 2:55 pm Fitzgerald CS 2:45 – 4:00 pm

Haggerty 1:55 pm Haggerty CS 2:00 – 3:00 pm

King Open 2:55 pm Harrington CS 2:45 – 4:00 pm

Graham and Parks 2:25 pm Linnaean CS 2:15 – 3:30 pm

Kennedy-Longfellow 1:55 pm Kennedy CS 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Morse 2:25 pm Morse CS 2:15 – 3:30 pm

Tobin 1:55 pm Tobin CS 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Elm Street Neighborhood Council and Community School April Vacation Week Activities

DATE ACTIVITY/TRIP WHERE TIME / PRICE

TUESDAY, APRIL 17TH

DAVIS

FARMLAND STERLING, MA

8 TO 3:30 $175 WK 8 – 5:00 $200 WK

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH

BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

BOSTON, MA

THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH

MUSEUM OF

SCIENCE CAMBRIDGE, MA

FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH

SOUTHWICK’S

ZOO MENDON, MA

Summer Camp Night

When: March 7, 2018 Time: 6 – 9 p.m.

Where: CRLS School Cafeteria (Snow Date March 14th)

Elm Street

Community School

Summer Camp

Experience

Starts Monday, June 25th

3 two weeks sessions and 1 one week session

With two choices of times

8am – 3:30 8am – 5:30

Community & Family Events

16th Annual Grand Prix Derby Thursday, April 5th

Registration and Pick up rules & Kits at 5:30 in the Cafeteria 16th Annual Grand Prix Derby

Thursday, May 17th in the Gymnasium

Family Trip To The Boston Celtics Wednesday, April 11th

See the Celtics Face the Brooklyn Nets Sign up for our annual city wide family trip to the Boston Celtics.

Buses will be made available for transportation.

Before the game our own Elm Street Community Schools Basketball team will play on the historic parquet court. Come and support our team.

$45

Adult Programs

Men’s Basketball

Thursday Evenings 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Not a drop in program. Registration is required.

Call 617/349-6307

Adult Piano Lessons

See Wade to set up an ongoing ½ hour lesson each week.

$25.00 per ½ hr lesson

Monday Enrichment Programs 14 Weeks February 26th – June 11th No Classes on 04/16/18, 05/28/18

Kindergarten Explorers Grades JK & K Monday thru Friday 2:45 – 3:45 $120.00 3:45 – 4:45 $120.00 4:45 – 5:30 $120.00 $120 for One hour per day $240 for Two Hours per day $360 for Three Hours per day Instructors: Octavia Jones, Mandala Francisco & Enrichment Class Specialists This programs is geared for children in JK & K. The children will remain on the 3rd floor after school and will have snack followed by an enrichment or recreational activity. We are sprucing up this class for the Spring session by adding more activities such as, Art, Sports, Sensory Exploration and building with the use of Lego’s, Lincoln Logs and more. The children will also be exposed to diverse recreational and educational experiences. The programming focuses on promoting positive physical, social and educational development through enrichment activities.

Mighty Mites Jordan Jammers Grades 1st & 2nd

2:45 – 3:45 $90 Instructor: Velvet Moore-Owen Instructional Basketball class. Basic skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting that will be taught in this class.

Model Magic Grades JK & K 3:45 – 4:45 $120 Instructor: Model magic is a super fun molding clay that can be made into just about anything. We will make masks, vases, cars, jewelry and more.

Cut-Paste & Imagination Grades JK - 2 3:45 – 4:45 $120 Instructor: This is a hands on class where the child can create things like collage making and more. Their imagination can take off with what they create.

Station Rotation Grades JK & K 4:45 – 5:30 $120 Instructor: This is an open session with a variety of simple crafts, games, Lego’s K’Nex and more. A great way to end the day with low key activities.

Structures Grades JK - K 2:45 – 3:45 Grades 1 – 5 3:45 – 4:45 $85 Instructors: Why is building structures amazing STEM play? To build a solid structure you need a good design, the right amount of pieces, a solid base, and basic engineering skills. Also, fine motor skills and patience included. We have materials you can use to build amazing structures such as Legos, K’nex, KEVA Planks and more in this class

Poetry Slam Grades 3rd – 5th 3:45 – 4:45 $90 Instructor: Taisha Pinales Students discover the fun and flexibility of poetry through poetry slam examples, studying the elements of poetry, identifying the poetry in song lyrics, and writing their own "odes."

Green Power Grades 3 - 5 2:45 – 3:45 $190 Instructor: Right Brain Curriculum

In this social studies and critical thinking program, students

discover that they have just been named the new Director

of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). As they are

briefed on clean water laws, pollution, car pool lanes,

endangered species, overpopulation and other

environmental issues, students will begin to prepare a

report and presentation to a fictitious president, outlining

the EPA's new policy in each area. Students will design a

city, considering how to best make it "green," in terms of

trash collection, recycling, electrical power and

pollution. Our students will be challenged to think critically

and creatively in this informative and contemporary class.

Jordan Jammers/Elm Street Purple Pandas Grades 2 - 5

3:45 – 4:45 $85 Instructor: Velvet Moore-Owen Instructional Basketball class. Basic skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting that will be taught in this class. As part of Elm Street Pandas, the class will participate in 3 or more games this session against other Community Schools.

Drumming with Jafar Cambridge Performance Project Grades 2 - 5 3:45 – 4:45 $130 Instructor: Jafar Manselle In this class we will learn some African style drumming and students will express themselves through dance

MONDAYS CONTINUED…… Structures Grades 1st – 5th 2:45 – 3:45 $90 Instructors: Taisha Pinalis Why is building structures amazing STEM play? To build a solid structure you need a good design, the right amount of pieces, a solid base, and basic engineering skills. Also, fine motor skills and patience included. We have materials you can use to build amazing structures such as Legos, K’nex, KEVA Planks and more in this class Business Sharks Grades 3 - 5 3:45 – 4:45 $190

Instructor: Right Brain Curriculum inc.

In our Business Sharks class, students play the role

of young entrepreneurs as they start with the

germ of an idea for a business and product and

take it through the entire entrepreneurial

process. Our students develop prototypes,

formulate a business plan and devise a marketing

strategy. Meanwhile, students learn concepts

such as business plans, profits and branding while

designing print ads, acting out “TV commercials,”

researching real estate locations and designing

their storefronts. The class concludes with our

young executives pitching their ideas to a "Shark

Tank" of parents. These students will really be

taking care of business!

A Place to Create Grades 3

rd

– 5th

3:45 – 4:45 $115 Instructor: Octavia Jones In this class, art supplies for kids are available for them to create their own art. A child may start a cardboard sculpture or a drawing of outer space and come back to work on it the next week if they want to. The sky is the limit.

Cooperative Gym Games Grades 1st – 5th Mon, Wed., & Fri. 4:45 – 5:30 $90 Instructor: Velvet Owen-Moore QUESTION: Besides exercise, what benefit do children receive from games? Many games help children learn skills they need to know: • How to solve problems... • How to do things hand and body wise ... • How to follow directions and rules... • How to be fair... •How to wait their turn... It is also a great way to end a long day of school and afterschool.

Tuesday Enrichment Programs 14 Weeks

February 27th – June 12th No Classes on 3/13/18 & 4/17/18 Kindergarten Explorers Grades JK & K Monday thru Friday 2:45 – 3:45 $120.00 3:45 – 4:45 $120.00 4:45 – 5:30 $120.00 $120 for One hour per day $240 for Two Hours per day $360 for Three Hours per day Instructors: Octavia Jones, Mandala Francisco & Enrichment Class Specialists This programs is geared for children in JK & K. The children will remain on the 3rd floor after school and will have snack followed by an enrichment or recreational activity. We are sprucing up this class for the Spring session by adding more activities such as, Art, Sports, Sensory Exploration and building with the use of Lego’s, Lincoln Logs and more. The children will also be exposed to diverse recreational and educational experiences. The programming focuses on promoting positive physical, social and educational development through enrichment activities. Krazy K’nex

Grades 2 – 5

2:45 – 3:45

$90

Instructor:

K'NEX lets the students build replicas of real-world machines to gain an understanding of the principles that make them work. In this class students can engage and build anything from Rollercoasters to vehicles to levers and pulleys. It’s just Krrraaaaazzzy

Inventing and Robotics Grades 1 & 2 2:45 – 3:45 $125 Instructor; Deepti Suchindran Grades 1 & 2 2:45 – 3:45 Children are inventors & creators in this fun class. Students will unleash their imagination to invent & engineer toys, create music & art with technology like Makey Makey, make their own animations & games with Scratch Jr. build & code robots like Ribo. Children will explore materials and tools and develop their creative confidence. During the class, young inventors will have a hands-on introduction to new technologies, so no computer experience needed: only willingness to explore, play and create. Thanks to a generous grant from Lesley University.

Art In The Park Grades 1st-2nd 3:45 – 4:45 $115 Instructor: Mandala Francisco In this class we will work together as a group to create many different art installations that will be displayed in a nearby park! This is an opportunity for the children of Cambridge to express their creativity and their connection to the community.

Pokemon, Magic and more

Grades 2 – 5

3:45 – 4:45

$90

Instructor: Alden Griggs

“Gotta catch ‘em all!” Enter the arena, Pokémon cards and all, and play your friends for an all-out battle. Cards and battle mats will be provided as well as instruction on how to play.

TUESDAYS CONTINUED……… Obstacle Course Challenge Grades 3 – 5 2:45 – 4:45 Grades 1st & 2nd 3:45 – 4:45 $90 Instructor: Velvet Owen – Moore Students encourage their teammates as each student completes a course that incorporates running with a variety of obstacles, developing fitness and fundamental athletic skills that will improve running and general athletic ability.

Art in the Park

Grades 3 – 5

2:45 – 4:45

$115

Instructor: Whitney VanPraagh This two hour class from 2:45-4:45 is for 3rd to 5th graders. Students would alternate from creating art pieces in the classroom and installing them at Elm and Hampshire Plaza Park over the course of the semester. An example of the class would be creating bird houses, studying the artwork of Andy Goldsworthy, printing found materials or designing dioramas. Class would culminate with a gallery show at the park displaying all the artwork and inviting the general public to celebrate the work.

Fabric Art Grades 3 – 5 3:45 – 4:45 $115 Instructor: Shantelle Gary Do you have a flair for creative fashion? Do you love the idea of creating something unique and one of a kind? If the answer is yes, come try your hand at fun with fabrics and let your creative side run wild while using a variety of different fabrics, beads and more.

Happy Feet (Soccer) Grades 1st & 2nd 2:45 – 3:45 $90 Instructor: Alden Griggs Happy Feet is a terrific soccer program for boys and girls. Children will learn the basic fundamentals of soccer through station work. Our goals for this program are to have fun, learn character through sport, and increase soccer skills. DIY STEM Play Club Grades 3rd – 5th 3:45 – 4:45 $100 Instructor: Challenge yourself with the many selected models from all the INVENTOR of Engino series covering a range of themes: aircrafts, motorbikes, cars, industrial vehicles and even cute animals, to robotics, and mechanical machines and much more! Participants make a project using a blueprint of a challenge or they can make their own invention.

That’s a Wrap Grades 2 – 5 4:45 – 5:30 Cost: $90 Instructor : Community School Staff A great way to end a long day by the students having choices of activities to do and to relax.

Wednesday Enrichment Programs 13 Weeks Feb. 28 – June 13th No Classes on 4/18/18, 5/16/18 & 6/6/18 Kindergarten Explorers Grades JK & K Monday thru Friday 2:45 – 3:45 $120.00 3:45 – 4:45 $120.00 4:45 – 5:30 $120.00 $120 for One hour per day $240 for Two Hours per day $360 for Three Hours per day Instructors: Octavia Jones, Mandala Francisco & Enrichment Class Specialists This programs is geared for children in JK & K. The children will remain on the 3rd floor after school and will have snack followed by an enrichment or recreational activity. We are sprucing up this class for the Spring session by adding more activities such as, Art, Sports, Sensory Exploration and building with the use of Lego’s, Lincoln Logs and more. The children will also be exposed to diverse recreational and educational experiences. The programming focuses on promoting positive physical, social and educational development through enrichment activities. Parkour Generations Grades 3 - 5 2:45 – 3:45 Grades 1 & 2 3:45 – 4:45 $130 Instructors: Parkour Staff All kids love to run, jump and climb! If you want your child to discover how to move and explore their potential in a safe environment, then sign them up for Parkour, run by the team of experienced coaches from Parkour Generations.

Ninja Basics Grades 1 & 2 2:45 – 3:45 $110 Instructor: Ninja Xtreme - Medford This program is built around our core values of Effort,

Etiquette, Character, Sincerity, and Self-Control. The class

provides a safe, fun and positive environment for kids to

express themselves and build confidence through the

martial art of American Kenpo Karate.

Board Games Grades 1st & 2nd 2:45 – 3:45 $85 Instructor: Octavia Jones Everyone's favorite games ... when you need them! Games to be played includes Connect Four, Combo Chess/Checkers/Backgammon games, Playing Cards, Monopoly, Sorry, Trouble, UNO, Yahtzee and Jenga.

Chess Grades 1st & 2nd 2:45 – 3:45 Grades 3 – 5 3:45 – 4:45 $145 Instructor: Chess Wizards This class makes learning chess fun! Our curriculum is

designed to impart the many beneficial ways to learn chess

- such as critical thinking, sportsmanship, and learn chess

from our mistakes in a challenging and exciting way. In

addition to lessons and traditional gameplay!

DIY STEM Play Club Grades 1st & 2nd 3:45 – 4:45 $90 Instructor: Challenge yourself with the many selected models from all the INVENTOR of Engino series covering a range of themes: aircrafts, motorbikes, cars, industrial vehicles and even cute animals, to robotics, and mechanical machines and much more! Participants make a project using a blueprint of a challenge or they can make their own invention.

Architectural Building Amusement Rides & Iconic Structures Grades 3rd – 5th 2:45 – 3:45 $90 Instructor: Alden Griggs Using the ENGINO SYSTEM the participants will create complex builds. Such as a 60” Eiffel Tower or the London Eye Ferris Wheel or the Sydney Bridge just to name a few. If you love building this class is for you

City Explorers Grades 3rd – 5th 2:45 – 4:45 (2 hr. Class) $200

Instructor: Shantelle Gary Explore the city where you live. Every week students will have 2 hours to explore our wonderful city and discovery or rediscover the gems of Cambridge. Some of the weekly trips include the HMNH (Harvard Museum of Natural History), MIT Science Museum, Cambridge Public Library, Harvard Art Museums local art galleries and more.

Table Top Games Grades 3rd – 5th 3:45 – 4:45 $85 Instructor: Taisha Pinales Stiga Stanley Cup Hockey, Stiga World Soccer, Pin Ball Baseball, this is just a few of the games that we will play every week. Sportsmanship and fair play will be part of this class.

Cooperative Gym Games Grades 1st – 5th Mon, Wed., & Fri. 4:45 – 5:30 $85 Instructor: Velvet Owen-Moore QUESTION: Besides exercise, what benefit do children receive from games? Many games help children learn skills they need to know: • How to solve problems... • How to do things hand and body wise ... • How to follow directions and rules... • How to be fair... •How to wait their turn... It is also a great way to end a long day of school.

Thursday Enrichment Programs 15 Weeks March 2nd to June 15th No Classes on 4/19/18 Kindergarten Explorers Grades JK & K Monday thru Friday 2:45 – 3:45 $120.00 3:45 – 4:45 $120.00 4:45 – 5:30 $120.00 $120 for One hour per day $240 for Two Hours per day $360 for Three Hours per day Instructors: Octavia Jones, Mandala Fransisco & Enrichment Class Specialists This programs is geared for children in JK & K. The children will remain on the 3rd floor after school and will have snack followed by an enrichment or recreational activity. We are sprucing up this class for the Spring session by adding more activities such as, Art, Sports, Sensory Exploration and building with the use of Lego’s, Lincoln Logs and more. The children will also be exposed to diverse recreational and educational experiences. The programming focuses on promoting positive physical, social and educational development through enrichment activities. Creative Ballet Cambridge Performance Project Grades JK – 1 2:45 – 3:45 $135 Instructors: Mary Teuscher Students will learn choreography and dance techniques with emphasis on modern dance, composition and performance

Thursday cont….. Basic Beading Grades 1 & 2

2:45 - 3:45 $125 Instructor: Alden Griggs This class covers everything beads from bracelets and necklaces to Fusion beads. A great time for classmates to meet chat and make crafts from basic beading skills Storybook Action Theater Cambridge Performance Project Grades JK – 1 3:45 – 4:45 $135 Instructor: Work on theatre games and stories, bring your stories to our stage, enjoy the drama. Laughing Yoga Cambridge Performance Project Grades JK – 1 3:45 – 4:45 $135 Instructor: Jason Jedrusiak Participants have the space and opportunity to explore awareness, mindfulness and the ability to self-soothe when things get rocky. The emphasis is on having fun, moving well, and settling into the body and breath. That’s a Wrap Grades 2 – 5 4:45 – 5:30 Cost: $90 Instructor: Community School Staff A great way to end a long day by the students having choices of activities to do and to relax.

Puppeteering Cambridge Performance Project Grades JK – 1 2:45 – 3:45 $135 Instructor: Jason Jedrusiak Students in this class will mold their creativity by making puppets and giving them life with their unique voice and ideas. Each week a class will consist of a group creative brainstorming warm up, the construction of a puppet with various easy to use materials, and a mini puppet show where students get to move and give voice and emotion to their puppets while interacting with others. The class focuses on allowing students to channel their problem solving skills while they create, allowing their imagination flourish as they begin to build their emotional intelligence, and connecting to their fellow students through listening, teamwork, fun, and play.

Spanish Grades 1st & 2nd 2:45 – 3:45 $130 Instructor: Owen Lewis In this class the instructor will help the children children learn conversational Spanish through music, stories, games and dialogue. Floor Hockey Tuesdays Grades 1st

st

and 2nd

3:45 – 4:45 $90 Instructor: Velvet Moore-Owen We will encourage teamwork and sportsmanship while introducing them the basics skills in this sport, before playing a game.

THURSDAY CONTINUED Trash to Treasure Grades 1st & 2nd 3:45 – 4:45 $120

Instructor: Community School Staff Have fun using "junk" provided by the program to use in our recycling crafts. We will use cardboard boxes, toilet rolls, bottle tops, silver paper and anything else that looks like it might be reused in a crafty project. Together with some paint, white glue, a pair of scissors and some imagination, you can come up with some fantastic creations!

Stitching and Weaving Grades 1st & 2nd 3:45 – 4:45 $120 Instructor: Mandala Francisco If you’re in the mood for some relaxing, cozy crafts, this class is for you! We will be learning many different ways of weaving and knitting with yarn to create our own scarves, tapestries, snazzy pom pom decor, yarn flower bouquets and more!!

Mad Science “There is Science Everywhere” Grades 3

rd

– 5th

Thursdays 2:45 – 3:45 Cost: $200 Instructors: Mad Science of Boston In this program, we’ll have a blast exploring science

and how it affects the world around us. There will be

exciting hands-on activities, spectacular

demonstrations, inquiry-based discussions, and

amazing projects to make and take home. We’ll

explore the world’s most abundant animal -bugs;

investigate the powerful processes that shape the

Earth and form rocks, minerals and gems; try out

different types of simple machines - levers, incline

planes, wheels, and pulleys; and discover how

hurricanes, tornadoes and thunderstorms develop

and how powerful they can be! We’ll also learn first

hand how advances in science and technology are

behind our favorite movie special effects and much

more!

Scratch Grades 2nd – 5th 2:45 – 3:45 $250 Instructors: Enpow Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Mindcraft Grades 2nd – 5th 3:45 – 4:45 $250 Instructors: Enpow Grab a pick axe and join your fellow Minecraftians for a weekly class of game design, world creation, exploration, and modling madness! When it comes to discovery and education within Minecraft, the options are truly limitless. We stress designing, building, and creating as opposed to strictly ‘playing’ the game. We encourage growth and learning through the Minecraft platform.

Skateboarding Grades 2nd – 5th 3:45 – 4:45 $150 Instructor: Knucklebones Designed for beginner skateboarders with little to no experience, this class teaches fundamental skateboarding tricks and skills. Concentrating on balance, turning, accelerating, stopping, transitions, dropping in, Ollies, and a variety of other skills, we not only teach tricks but help participants develop confidence to apply them on their own. Proper safety equipment (helmet, knee and elbow pads, and wrist guards) and skateboards are required. For those that can't bring them, they will be provided but you must let us know upon registration. Participants must keep all safety gear on at all times and wear athletic shoes.

Dodgeball Grades 3 - 5 2:45 - 3:45 $90 Instructor: Valerie Christphonte Dodgeball is a game in which players on two teams try to throw balls at each other while avoiding being hit themselves. Soft Gator Balls are used in this class that also focuses on safety and teamwork.

Friday Enrichment Programs 13 Weeks No Classes on 4/14/18, 4/21/18, 6/16/18

March 3rd – June 9 th Kindergarten Explorers Grades JK & K Monday thru Friday 2:45 – 3:45 $120.00 3:45 – 4:45 $120.00 4:45 – 5:30 $120.00 $120 for One hour per day $240 for Two Hours per day $360 for Three Hours per day Instructors: Octavia Jones, Mandala Fransisco & Enrichment Class Specialists This programs is geared for children in JK & K. The children will remain on the 3rd floor after school and will have snack followed by an enrichment or recreational activity. We are sprucing up this class for the Spring session by adding more activities such as, Art, Sports, Sensory Exploration and building with the use of Lego’s, Lincoln Logs and more. The children will also be exposed to diverse recreational and educational experiences. The programming focuses on promoting positive physical, social and educational development through enrichment activities.

Gymnastics Grades JK – 2 3:45 – 4:45 $130 Instructors: Angelique Smith

Build coordination, strength and balance. Learn safe stretching exercises, gymnastic routines with gymnastic equipment.

A Place to Create Grades 1 & 2 2:45 – 3:45 $105 Instructor: Octavia Jones In this class, art supplies for kids are available for them to create their own art. A child may start a cardboard sculpture or a drawing of outer space and come back to work on it the next week if they want to. The sky is the limit.

Bionical Fun Grades 1 & 2 2:45 – 3:45 $95 Instructor: Alden Griggs Students will have a great time, designing and building their own creatures with the abundant lego parts we have to allow a participant expand their creative thinking using Bionicles.

The Box Score Grades 1 - 5 3:45 – 4:45 $85 Instructor: Wade Lindhorst A box score is a structured summary of the results from a

sport competition. The box score lists the game score as well

as individual and team achievements in the game. Among the

sports in which box scores are common are baseball,

basketball, football and hockey. It is also an excellent way for

kids to learn math and how to apply those skills to other

things than sports. We will look at daily box scores in the

paper or web to start each class which will evolve to the

backside of those sports cards that your child has laying

around.

FRIDAY CONT….. Capture the Flag Grades 1 & 2 3:45 – 4:45 $85 Instructor: Taisha Pinales Capture the flag is a traditional outdoor game where two teams each have a flag (or other marker) and the objective is to capture the other team's flag, located at the team's "base," and bring it safely back to their own base.

Hip Hop & Double Dutch Grades 3rd – 5th 2:45 – 3:45 $130 Instructors: Angelique Smith Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. Double Dutch is a game in which two long jump ropes turning in opposite directions are jumped by one or more players jumping simultaneously. Sign up for this class to learn and perform both.

Cooperative Gym Games Grades 1st – 5th Mon, Wed., & Fri. 4:45 – 5:30 $85 Instructor: Velvet Owen-Moore QUESTION: Besides exercise, what benefit do children receive from games? Many games help children learn skills they need to know: • How to solve problems... • How to do things hand and body wise ... • How to follow directions and rules... • How to be fair...

How to wait your turn and more

Outdoor Sports Grades 2nd – 5th 2:45 – 3:45 $85 Instructor: Velvet Owen-Moore Flag Football, Whiffleball, Soccer, Field Day type activities and more. Great way to end the week. Cooking Class Grades 3rd – 5th 2:45 – 3:45 $130 Instructors: Mandala Francisco If your child enjoys the independence of making their own snacks and simple meals they might have fun with this class! We will be learning how to bake, assemble, measure, mix and create many delicious, healthy snacks and meals. Model Building Grades 3 - 5 3:45 – 4:45 $85 Instructor: Wade Lindhorst Model building is a hobby that involves the creation of models either from kits or from materials and components acquired by the builder. In this class we will be building from kits to assemble plastic cars, airplanes and more. We will starts with simple snap-tite kits and each student will build from there at their own pace moving to harder skill level kits. Art Journal Grades 3 - 5 3:45 – 4:45 $105 Instructor: Mandala Francisco At the beginning of this class each student will be given a blank art journal. This will be there personal invitation to explore themselves through art during each class. They will be be painting, drawing, writing poetry, collaging and sewing in their art journal. At the end of the session they will have a beautiful book of art to take home and hopefully continue to inspire them to express themselves creatively.

(For new families only) Elm Street Community School

2017/18 School Year Registration Form

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2017/18 Class Sign Up Sheet

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Early Release Days MANDATORY – EARLY RELEASE DAYS SIGN UP MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION

March 13th Boston Tea Party Museum 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. FEE: $45

May 16th Monster Golf 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. FEE: $45

June 6th de Cordova Sculpture Park 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. FEE: $45

Individual Music Lessons Type of Lesson (Piano, Guitar, or Violin) Day and ½ hr Time

Slot FEE

MONDAY CLASSES ONLY

Class Title: 2:45 – 3:45 FEE:

Class Title: 3:45 – 4:45 FEE:

Class Title: 4:45 – 5:30 FEE:

TUESDAY CLASSES ONLY

Class Title: 2:45 – 3:45 FEE:

Class Title: 3:45 – 4:45 FEE:

Class Title: 4:45 – 5:30 FEE:

WEDNESDAY CLASSES ONLY

Class Title: 2:45 – 3:45 FEE:

Class Title: 3:45 – 4:45 FEE:

Class Title: 4:45 – 5:30 FEE:

THURSDAY CLASSES ONLY

Class Title: 2:45 – 3:45 FEE:

Class Title: 3:45 – 4:45 FEE:

Class Title: 4:45 – 5:30 FEE:

FRIDAY CLASSES ONLY

Class Title: 2:45 – 3:45 FEE:

Class Title: 3:45 – 4:45 FEE:

Class Title: 4:45 – 5:30 FEE:

TOTAL COST

Total Cost of Spring 2018 Program Session

Sub Total $

Grand Total Checks payable to the Elm Street Community School

$25 Application Fee

Once a school year fee

$