GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS...is needed for dancing. All students will have an opportunity to choreograph their own dance with moves learned in the class. Ballet is a graceful form

GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2017

WINTER PROGRAM FOR KIDS

Young people from grades K-6 are invited to join us on eight SATURDAY mornings for an exciting series of programs to be held at the MIDDLE SCHOOL. Children are encouraged to expand their

imaginations and have fun while learning.

The meeting dates are as follows: January 21, 28

February 4, 11, 18 March 4, 11, 18

(NO CLASS on February 25th)

THERE WILL BE 1 SNOW MAKE-UP DAY– 3/25

REGISTER

By MAIL - IMMEDIATELY **Classes fill quickly, so DO NOT WAIT for in person registration**

In Person - Starting FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017

at the Continuing Education Office

56 Cathedral Avenue 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS !!

KINDER FUNFEST Angela Gallo ABC-9:45-11:50 Middle School Cafeteria The Kinder Funfest is a two-hour session of fun activities for kindergarten children including story-time, arts and crafts and a variety of games. Through creative play and group interaction, the kindergarten children are guaranteed two

hours of FUN! Children should bring to each class a mid-morning snack and drink labeled with their FULL NAME and

they should wear old clothes. PLEASE SEE SEPARATE KINDERFUNFEST REGISTRATION FORM TWO checks: Materials $20 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $70 (Pay to GC Schools).

ARTS & CRAFTS - 1 Joie Prisco/Alexis Madej 1-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 246 2-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 246

Learn how to make new and exciting art projects. We will use paint, dye, popsicle sticks, and much more to

get the full art experience. These will be projects that you will treasure for years to come. Projects can be given to friends, family or you can hang them in your room to keep for yourself.

TWO checks: Materials $20 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

A TASTE OF ITALY - 1 Lisa Marie Calandra 3-A15 Grades 1-5 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 110 Ciao! An improved version of last year’s “A Taste of Italy” class. Learn about the Italian culture and its lan-

guage through fun songs, crafts, stories, and activities. Get a taste of everyday Italian phrases, greetings, and

traditions in this interactive class while we have fun playing games, singing songs, and exploring parts of Italy right in our classroom. You will see how fun, enjoyable, and rewarding a language can be!


A TASTE OF ITALY - 2 Lisa Marie Calandra

4-B36 Grades 3-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 110 Ciao! This course is for students who have already completed “A Taste of Italy –1” or for those students who

are looking to learn more advanced Italian. This course will teach more about the Italian culture and language.

We will learn more vocabulary, verbs, and expressions, as well as, more about Italian traditions, holidays, and regions of Italy. We will have fun learning through Italian songs, stories, playing games, making crafts, and tak-

ing a “trip” to Italy right in the classroom. You will see how fun, enjoyable, and rewarding a language can be! TWO checks: Materials $18 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS Valli Puzio 5-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 249

6-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 249

Make special treats! Learn how to dip and mold chocolate. Each week we will make something in chocolate including chocolate pretzels, football pops, chocolate covered strawberries, s’mores on a stick, crunch cups and

so much more. TWO checks: Materials $10 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

JEWELRY MAKING Shannon Murphy 7-A36 Grades 3-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 250 8-B36 Grades 3-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 250

Students will learn how to create their own jewelry all while having fun! Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pins are just a few pieces of jewelry students will learn how to create. Students will also become familiarized on how

to use different jewelry tools and techniques to further strengthen their skill and creativity. TWO checks: Materials $22 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

EXPLORING POWERPOINT Ryan Angela 9-A25 Grades 2-5 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 142 Students will learn more advanced techniques of PowerPoint. They will be taught animation, sound effects and

different media content. These tools will allow students to make their projects and school work look amazing! ONE check: Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

SURVIVING MINECRAFT Ryan Angela 10-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 142

Learn the ins and out of the game Minecraft. Design your own house and buildings. Discover ways to utilize your tools to survive in a dangerous resource filled world of blocks. Become a Minecraft master!

ONE check: Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

CREATE WITH PAINT Lisa Zachar 11-A36 Grades 3-6 9:45—10:45 Middle School Rm. 245

12-B36 Grades 3-6 10:50—11:50 Middle School Rm. 245 Come join us and paint every Saturday. Students will bring home a new painting every week. Students will

have fun exploring different paints, techniques, subjects and being creative with paint. Wear clothes that can get paint on them or bring a smock.


MADE FOR THE STAGE Alyssa Striano/Alicia Massey 13-A34 Grades 3-4 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 111

14-B56 Grades 5-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 111 Do you hear that? It’s the stage calling YOUR name! In this fun filled course, students will learn ways to

improve acting through improvisational games, drama exercises, and class performances. Experienced or not, join us for a grand time of building confidence and making friends.


ARTS & CRAFTS –2 Gabrielle Iannucci 15-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 242

16-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 242 Do you like to get messy? In this arts and crafts class we will use different supplies such as paint, glue and

so much more. We will be making fun and exciting art projects that you can take home to keep and/or give to someone special. If you love making arts and crafts then this is the class for you.


SCRAPBOOKING Carly Dabal 17-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 243

18-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 243 This course will teach students how to scrapbook! The children will be able to explore different tech-

niques of scrapbooking by using various papers, scissors, stickers, stamps and more. Each week will have a new theme to scrapbook. At the end, students will be able to take their completed books home

for memories that will last forever. The first theme will be “All About Me” so please bring in 6-8 printed

photos of YOU. TWO checks: Materials $20 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

DESIGN AND SEW WORKSHOP Rosemary Angela/Kelly Craig 19-A23 Grades 2-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 154


Design and sew your own 18” doll clothing. Students will create fun outfits, sleeping bags and accessories for their favorite dolls. They will learn sewing skills, hem and basic straight stitches. The students will be

using their artistic talents for designing beautiful creations for their doll. TWO checks: Materials $30 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

*REMINDER* BRING MATERIALS FEE, PAYABLE TO

GC SCHOOLS, TO THE FIRST CLASS

LET’S WEAVE, CROCHET AND KNIT! Anita Greenhut 21-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 156

22-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 156 Children will learn how to weave, crochet and knit yarn into fabric to create wearable items. They will weave a

bookmark or wristband and make a pompom to attach; crochet a hat or scarf with pompoms or fringes; and

learn how to knit hand warmers or mittens. For the first class children will need 2 skeins of Red Heart worsted yarn in their favorite color or multicolor. (Yarn is available at AC Moore, Michaels and Walmart.)

Crochet hooks (sizes J and K) will be provided during the class. If children want to have their own hook to practice at home they can buy a size K crochet hook. Children will need to buy knitting needles, size 9 and 10

(12 inches long), metal, plastic or bamboo for use during the last 3 classes. ONE check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS Aida Ricci 23-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 143 Hola! (Hello!) Did you know that learning a new language is like learning to play an instrument? Therefore, this is

the perfect opportunity to get your child interested and excited to learn Spanish. This basic Spanish class will offer hands-on activities allowing your child to express and interact with their classmates, while having fun learning Span-

ish. This creative class will include units on: greetings, family members, colors, numbers, songs, poems, shapes, weather, story time and games.


IMAGINARY TRIP TO SPAIN Aida Ricci 24-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 143

Vamonos! (Let’s go!) Let’s take an imaginary trip to Spain. A traveling experience that will allow your child to compare and contrast the American culture with the Spanish culture. This challenging and fun trip will revolve

around learning Spanish while learning vocuabulary words that relate to the day’s lesson (greetings, family, weather,

clothing and holiday celebrations.) Children will have the opportunity to participate in exciting and varied activities that will allow them to achieve success in learning a second language. No olvide su pasaporte! (Don’t forget your

passport!) TWO checks: Materials $15 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

BECOME A MAD SCIENTIST Kaitlyn O’Connor 25-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 244


Children will explore science concepts while engaging in fun, hands on activities. Children can expect to play with colors, make lava lamps, make oobleck (slime) and much more. Please wear old clothes.


A STEP INTO BALLET Jessica Stolfi 27-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 116 28-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 116

Learn the techniques and moves involved in ballet. Students will work on building their flexibility and strength that

is needed for dancing. All students will have an opportunity to choreograph their own dance with moves learned in the class. Ballet is a graceful form of dance that involves flowing movement. It is also the basic form of all

dance styles. Wear comfortable clothes/dance attire is fine. TWO checks: Materials $15 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

DANCE STYLES Anicia Franco 29-A36 Grades 3-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 119

30-A36 Grades 3-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 119

Do you love to dance or would you like to learn? Different styles of dance, like jazz, ballet and hip hop will be taught. Each session will begin with stretching techniques. After learning all the styles, students will put together

choreography of their favorite style to showcase for friends and family. Wear socks and sneakers and com-fortable clothes/dance attire is fine. ONE check FOR Reg. Fee $35.00 (Pay to GC Schools).

ZUMBA KIDS PARTY Sophia Protopapas 31-A36 Grades 3-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 107

Do you love to dance? Then why don’t you give Zumba a chance? Zumba kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. We break down

the steps, add games, activities and cultural elements into the class structure.

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

ZUMBA KIDS JR. PARTY Sophia Protopapas 32-B12 Grades 1-2 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 107

Do you love to dance? Then why don’t you give Zumba a chance?

Zumba Kids Jr. classes are rockin’, high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. We break down steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Little feet, huge moves.

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

TWEEN YOGA Kathleen Regan 33-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45—10:45 Middle School Rm. 117 34-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50—11:50 Middle School Rm. 117

Discover the many ways that yoga can promote a healthy mind and body and help raise self esteem. Did you know that the rates of stress and anxiety in youngsters, including students with special needs, are surpassing

those of adults? Through yoga, breathing, concentration, and relaxation techniques, we can reduce those feel-

ings, thus fostering healthier ways of coping. Join us for a fun way to learn yoga. Students should wear loose fitting clothing and please bring your own yoga mat and blanket (no comforters).

ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME Marlena Oppedisano 35-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45—10:45 Middle School Rm. 147

36-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50—11:50 Middle School Rm. 147 A lifelong love of reading will be fostered, as children are introduced to a variety of children’s books in this class.

The children will be afforded the opportunity to engage in interactive read-alouds, be introduced to books of var-

ious genres, and partake in creative projects that will allow them to combine their love for reading, imagination and artistic expression. Additionally, the children will be invited to present books of their choice to the class, as

they engage in discussion about some of their favorite children’s books. TWO checks: Materials $5 (Pay to GC Schools); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). SPORTS FUN Pedro de Sousa/Eddie Retta 37-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School South Gym 38-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School South Gym

Come out and have some fun while playing some of your favorite sports. We will learn the basic rules and fun-damental skills of many sports. Each class will feature a different sport and will include exercise, drills and

scrimmages. No prior playing experience is necessary!!


*REMINDER* BRING MATERIALS FEE, PAYABLE TO

GC SCHOOLS, TO THE FIRST CLASS

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INTRODUCTION TO LEGO ROBOTICS Richard Madden 39-A45 Grades 4-5 9:45-11:50 Middle School Rm. 212

This course, through the use of LEGO Robotics kits, will enable students to design, build and program small scale robots. Students will learn fundamental engineering and problem solving through challenging robotic projects. Each project will

require participants to plan, collaborate and design their robots in groups of four with the guidance of a teacher and student

aide. Parents are invited to the last class where a demonstration of the robot’s capabilities will be shown. This class will be limited to 20 students. Attendance for each of the 8 classes is extremely important as each group will rely on each of its

members for completion of important tasks. Enrollment limited to 20 children. ONE check: Reg. Fee $220 (Pay to GC Schools) PLEASE SEE AND USE SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM.

REGISTRATION CARD– GARDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS ONLY

9:45-11:50 LEGO ROBOTICS REGISTRATION FORM

1. PLEASE USE THIS REGISTRATION FORM FOR ROBOTICS ONLY. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530

M / F *School Presently Attending: *Grade:

*Must be included Last Name: First Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact:

PLEASE USE THIS FORM FOR THE LEGO ROBOTICS CLASS REGISTRATION FEE - $220.00

ROBOTICS IS LIMITED TO 20 CHILDREN. THEREFORE, IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT GET INTO THE ROBOTICS CLASS AND YOU STILL WANT HER/HIM TO BE IN THE

WINTER PROGRAM FOR KIDS, PLEASE SEND THE OTHER REGISTRATION FORMS TO INDICATE

YOUR SECOND & THIRD CHOICES.

CHECKS FOR REGISTRATION & MATERIALS FEE

Registration cards: A separate registration card is needed for each class. Please be sure to use the 9:45 form for a 9:45 class &

the 10:50 form for a 10:50 class.

Use One Envelope with SEPARATE CHECKS: Mail all registrations & checks for all of your children in the one envelope to us.

Registration checks: Registration checks are made payable to: Garden City Schools

CHECKS FOR MATERIALS FEE: Please make a separate check payable to Garden City Schools for materials fee if listed and

bring to first class.

Separate checks are required for each class and for each materials fee.

For example, 4 checks are needed if one child is registering for a 9:45 and a 10:50 class and both classes have materials fees.

DO NOT FORGET YOUR SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR THE CONFIRMATION

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM STARTS CALL THE

OFFICE – 478-1070

CONFIRMATIONS

In order to receive a confirmation for your child/children, you MUST send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for each child.

Please address the confirmation envelope(s) to each of your children so you will know which child the confirmation is for.

SEND A #10 BUSINESS SIZE (SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE)

WITH SUFFICIENT POSTAGE.

Please do not call the office to find out which class your child is in, unless you do not receive your confirmation by the Thursday before the program starts.

When the confirmations are sent, they are for your information

and do not need to be brought to the class.

REGISTRATION CARD

9:45-11:50 KINDER FUNFEST REGISTRATION FORM

FEE - $ 70.00

1. PLEASE USE THIS REGISTRATION FORM FOR KINDER FUNFEST ONLY. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. MATERIALS fee check payable to GC Schools. BRING TO FIRST CLASS. 5. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530



PLEASE USE THIS FORM FOR THE KINDER FUNFEST CLASS. DO NOT FORGET YOUR SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE.

BRING MATERIALS FEE, PAYABLE TO GC SCHOOLS, TO FIRST CLASS.

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PLEASE READ BELOW - IMPORTANT

REGISTRATION CARD

9:45 - 10:45

1. A SEPARATE REGISTRATION CARD and SEPARATE CHECK(S) are required for each session. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. MATERIALS fee check payable to GC Schools. BRING TO FIRST CLASS. 5. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530



1st Choice: Course # Class Title

Alternate #1: Course # Class Title

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REGISTRATION CARD

10:50-11:50

1. A SEPARATE REGISTRATION CARD and SEPARATE CHECK(S) are required for each session. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. MATERIALS fee check payable to GC Schools, BRING TO FIRST CLASS. 5. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530



1st Choice: Course # Class Title


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REMINDER - *SEPARATE CHECKS FOR EACH SESSION

*SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR CONFIRMATION

*BRING MATERIALS FEE CHECK, PAYABLE TO GC SCHOOLS, TO FIRST CLASS.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Enrollment: There are 2 ways to enroll:

1) by mail, starting immediately, or 2) in-person, starting FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017

Enrollment by mail is strongly recommended since the most popular classes

fill up quickly and usually are filled by the time in-person registration starts. All classes have limited enrollments.

Only mail actually postmarked by the United States Postal Service will be processed

prior to the first day of in-person registration. Any registration received other than by postmarked USPS prior to the first day of in-person registration will be held and processed on

or after the first day of in-person registration. Registrations will be processed in order of their receipt. We cannot be responsible for delays of the mail.

Waiting Lists:

We do not maintain waiting lists for oversubscribed classes.

Friends (Or Siblings) In The Same Class: We cannot guarantee friends being placed in the same class.

Since we receive hundreds of registrations, it is not practical for us to search all of the registrations to put friends together.

The best way (but still not guaranteed) to have friends together is to mail your child's registration and the friend's registration in the same envelope.

Priority:

Classes are open to residents and non-residents. However, Garden City residents have priority for the first week of mail registration.

Class Rosters:

Class rosters will be posted outside each class on the first day. The teachers do not have anything to do with registration. Therefore, please do not ask the teacher to admit your child on the

1st day of class unless your child's name appears on the roster.

No Refunds: Refunds will not be issued unless a class is canceled or oversubscribed.

Confirmations:

In order to receive a confirmation you MUST send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your child's/children’s registration. Each child needs an envelope of his/her own.

Snow Alert - Snow Make-up Day:

Every effort will be made to communicate Saturday school closings via tweet @GCUFSD on Twitter and via the district website, GARDENCITY.K12.NY.US; District Offices;

Winter Program for Kids. When considering the weather conditions, please rely on your own common sense and keep in mind that, while you may be able to make it the short distance

to the school, some of our instructors may be coming from other counties. Regardless of the number of snow days, there will be only 1 snow make-up day.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAP

Dr. Robert Feirsen Superintendent of Schools Doug Sheer Community Programs Coordinator Maureen Monahan Registrar, Winter Program for Kids

Board of Education

Angela Heineman, President Tom Pinou, Vice President Robert Martin, Trustee Laura Hastings, Trustee William C. Holub, Trustee

GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

REGISTERING BY MAIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IS RECOMMENDED.

ONLY MAIL ACTUALLY POSTMARKED BY THE USPS WILL BE PROCESSED PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF IN-PERSON REGISTRATION.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION STARTS - FRIDAY, JANUARY 6TH

WINTER PROGRAM FOR KIDS

REGISTER EARLY!!

Priority: Registrations will be processed in order of their receipt. All classes have limited enrollments.

NO REFUNDS: Refunds will not be issued unless a class is canceled or oversubscribed.

PARENTS MUST PROVIDE ALL TRANSPORTATION

NEW COURSES WANTED!

We are always open to suggestions for new courses! Please contact us if you, or someone you know, may be interested in teaching a course either for the

Winter Program for Kids or Continuing Education. You do not have to be NYS certified. All you need is thorough knowledge of your subject,

the ability to communicate well and enthusiasm for your idea! Call us at 478-1070.

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GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS...is needed for dancing. All students will have an opportunity to choreograph their own dance with moves learned in the class. Ballet is a graceful form