Here we are, on our last week of this current cycle of enrichments! Before we do the sign ups for the cycle that starts next week, please read through the following announcements:
Swimming - Because of our two missed swimming sessions, we will have a make-up session NEXT TUESDAY, Feb 23rd during early dismissal week.
Violin/Cello - As a reminder, Violin/Cello is a full semester commitment.
Computer Coding - Since our trial run of "Hour of Code" last semester was such a success, we are now going to offer coding once a week during ASP! This effort has been led by Josh Brown and is possible through parent volunteers. It is offered Tuesdays @ 4:20-5:20 starting next week.
Tinkering, YMakers - Now that we're getting more sunlight during the ASP hours, TINKERING IS RETURNING! Sign up & experience your child coming home every Wednesday excitedly telling you about his/her handmade engineering creationa! It is offered Wednesdays @ 3:15-5:45 starting next week.
Dance, Hip Hop - We've missed hearing the strong beats of music on our stage. For the new cycle, we are opening up Hip Hop Dance to our younger students (Kinder through 2nd grade). It will be offered Thursdays @ 3:45-4:45 starting next week.
Team Sports, Basketball & Baseball - The 1st & 2nd grade basketball enrichment we tried out this past semester has been an inspiration to watch. Those youngsters are learning some valuable teamwork & sports skills at such a young age--and they're having FUN!!! Because of its success, we will continue to offer a Basketball & Baseball enrichment. It is open for all 1st & 2nd grade students, with a priority going to students who play on the Starr King Basketball &/or Baseball teams. It is offered on Thursdays & Fridays @ 3:30-4:30 (2:30-3:30 during early dismissal week).
and finally...
We need your help in recruitment! - We are already looking at what next year (and this summer) will look like. I know that many of you support our program, but could you please help spread the word about everything we offer?! We would like to gauge the interest for next year, so that we can plan for expansion (if needed). Some quick facts about the program:
*There are 14 enrichments offered in our program! Eleven are self-select (i.e. Chess, Swimming, Mandarin, Violin, Cello, Tinkering, Mandarin Calligraphy/Characters, Green Art, Dance, Coding, & Team Sports), along with 3 enrichments automatically offered (i.e. Music, Nutrition/Cooking Education, and Mindfulness/Yoga).
*When students aren't enrolled in an enrichment, their daily schedules are broken down into Outdoor Play (45 minutes), Academic/HW Time (45min-1hr), and Class Theme Work (30-45 minutes), which culminates in a bi-monthly class showcase.
*150+ Starr King students attend our program, with 10 ASP staff.
*We are tri-lingual! We have Spanish & English speakers on our staff.
*Once you are "IN" the ASP, all our offerings are available to you! This isn't a piece-meal program, where you have to pay extra for extra enrichments. This is what makes us all proud to being a part of the Rising Starrs Community.
*Supper & Snack will be offered to all of our students.
New Cycle of Enrichments - Thanks for reading all of our announcements. Please click here to sign up for new the new cycle, starting next week (Feb 22) and lasting through April 8.
Swimming - Because of our two missed swimming sessions, we will have a make-up session NEXT TUESDAY, Feb 23rd during early dismissal week.
Violin/Cello - As a reminder, Violin/Cello is a full semester commitment.
Computer Coding - Since our trial run of "Hour of Code" last semester was such a success, we are now going to offer coding once a week during ASP! This effort has been led by Josh Brown and is possible through parent volunteers. It is offered Tuesdays @ 4:20-5:20 starting next week.
Tinkering, YMakers - Now that we're getting more sunlight during the ASP hours, TINKERING IS RETURNING! Sign up & experience your child coming home every Wednesday excitedly telling you about his/her handmade engineering creationa! It is offered Wednesdays @ 3:15-5:45 starting next week.
Dance, Hip Hop - We've missed hearing the strong beats of music on our stage. For the new cycle, we are opening up Hip Hop Dance to our younger students (Kinder through 2nd grade). It will be offered Thursdays @ 3:45-4:45 starting next week.
Team Sports, Basketball & Baseball - The 1st & 2nd grade basketball enrichment we tried out this past semester has been an inspiration to watch. Those youngsters are learning some valuable teamwork & sports skills at such a young age--and they're having FUN!!! Because of its success, we will continue to offer a Basketball & Baseball enrichment. It is open for all 1st & 2nd grade students, with a priority going to students who play on the Starr King Basketball &/or Baseball teams. It is offered on Thursdays & Fridays @ 3:30-4:30 (2:30-3:30 during early dismissal week).
and finally...
We need your help in recruitment! - We are already looking at what next year (and this summer) will look like. I know that many of you support our program, but could you please help spread the word about everything we offer?! We would like to gauge the interest for next year, so that we can plan for expansion (if needed). Some quick facts about the program:
*There are 14 enrichments offered in our program! Eleven are self-select (i.e. Chess, Swimming, Mandarin, Violin, Cello, Tinkering, Mandarin Calligraphy/Characters, Green Art, Dance, Coding, & Team Sports), along with 3 enrichments automatically offered (i.e. Music, Nutrition/Cooking Education, and Mindfulness/Yoga).
*When students aren't enrolled in an enrichment, their daily schedules are broken down into Outdoor Play (45 minutes), Academic/HW Time (45min-1hr), and Class Theme Work (30-45 minutes), which culminates in a bi-monthly class showcase.
*150+ Starr King students attend our program, with 10 ASP staff.
*We are tri-lingual! We have Spanish & English speakers on our staff.
*Once you are "IN" the ASP, all our offerings are available to you! This isn't a piece-meal program, where you have to pay extra for extra enrichments. This is what makes us all proud to being a part of the Rising Starrs Community.
*Supper & Snack will be offered to all of our students.
New Cycle of Enrichments - Thanks for reading all of our announcements. Please click here to sign up for new the new cycle, starting next week (Feb 22) and lasting through April 8.