Spring Enrichment 2020

Solomon Schechter Day School

After 3 p.m. at Schechter

Spring 2020

PreKindergarten -Grade 5 Enrichment Classes Afterschool Hour Music Lessons Extended Day

C E L E B R AT E S P R I N G !

Welcome to the Spring Session of Afterschool!

Schechter’s Afterschool Program is designed to foster student curiosity, exploration and experimentation as an approach to learning. Our goal is to develop confident, curious learners eager to explore their interests.

In the following pages you will find information about all our spring afterschool programs including Enrichment Classes, Afterschool Hour, Music Lessons and Extended Day.

All About Afterschool page one Enrichment Classes at a Glance/Calendar page two Enrichment Class Pricing page three PreKindergarten-Grade 3 Enrichment Class Descriptions pages four, five, six Grades 4-5 Enrichment Class Descriptions page seven Private Music Lessons page eight Extended Day page nine

Participate in HANDS ON STEAM PROGRAMS that promote innovative thinking and creative problem solving. In Lego Mindstorms (4-5) we’ll take you from the basics of building and movement to advanced navigation, sensors and teaching the robot how to make decisions for itself! In All About Robotics students will turn Sphero robots into Harry Potter wands, Magic 8 balls and more with the power of code (Grades 2-3). In Redstone Engineering with Minecraft (4-5) learn how to wire your buildings, create lights, hidden doors, automation and even simple logic through gamified learning.

Come explore nature after school Puddlestompers (PreK-1) class! Spring topics include seed growth, signs of spring, bird nesting, frogs, trees, weather, mud and soil.

Join Mr. Steve’s Science Studio in which you will experiment and test out your ideas in this makerspace environment (K-1).

Get moving! Join one of the many athletic opportunities that help develop coordination, build skills and promote fitness: Running Club (1-3 and 4-5); Baseball (1-3); Basketball (2-3); Flag Football (4-5); Tennis (1-3). Other active choices await including Sports Galore (1-3); Superstar Dancers (K-1); Israeli Dance (2-3) and Hip Hop (4-5).

The choices go on with theater, visual arts and cooking, all of which emphasize creativity and individual expression.

We look forward to another great session with your children.

Penina Magid Director of Innovation and Enrichment penina.magid@ssdsboston.org

ALL ABOUT AFTERSCHOOL • PreKindergarten-Grade 8 Program name Who can participate?

When is it held?

How do I register?

Extended Day PreK-Grade 8

Monday-Friday from school day dismissal until 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.*

Contact greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org

Enrichment Classes PreK-Grade 5

Most classes take place Register by trimester online during the hour following school day dismissal

Afterschool Hour PreK-Grade 8

One hour of Extended Day following school day dismissal

Register by trimester online

Private Music Lessons PreK-Grade 8

Weekly half-hour lessons scheduled after school

Contact johanna.firestone@ssdsboston.org

Drop-In PreK-Grade 8

For occasional use for Afterschool Hour or full Extended Day

Update information in School Dismissal Manager

*Extended Day dismissal time:

Registration for Extended Day will now take place through SchechterHub. For more information contact greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org

PreK-Grade 3: 3:00-6:15 p.m.

Grades 4-8: 3:10-6:30 p.m.

Friday closing times vary. Please see school calendar.

AFTERSCHOOL AT SCHECHTER Extended Day For families who need their children to stay at Schechter at the end of the school day for the full afternoon, the Extended Day program is the best option. This program offers a dynamic array of activities as well as time for free play and socializing. Please email Greg Hampton at greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org for more information.

Afterschool Hour Afterschool Hour is for families who want to have their children stay at Schechter for only one hour after the regular school day ends. Children can join our exciting Extended Day activities, enjoy supervised free play or take the time to socialize with friends. This is a more open alternative to enrichment classes. Afterschool Hour Spring trimester will run on: Mondays

April 27 - June 15

Tuesdays

April 21 - June 16

Wednesdays

April 22 - June 10

Thursdays

April 23 - June 11

Fridays

April 24 - June 12

Drop-In Drop-In is our option for families who only need their student to stay on an occasional basis. Students can stay for one hour or the full afternoon when they are “dropping in.”

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAM CALENDAR

LOWER SCHOOL 3:00-4:00 P.M.

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY

All About Robotics (2-3)

Basketball (2-3)

Hipstitch (1-3)

Karate: Beginners (K-2)

Drama Kids’ Musical Revue (K-1)

Puddlestompers (PreK-1)

Science Studio (K-1)

Running Club (1-3)

Superstar Dancers (K-1)

Afterschool Hour

Young Actors’ Musical Revue (2-3) (3:00-4:30 p.m.)

Private Music Lessons

Young Chefs (1-3) Afterschool Hour Private Music Lessons

Spring 2020

Baseball (1-3) Blooming Artists (PreK-K)

Karate: Newcomers (PreK-K)

Fencing (2-3)

Sculpture and 3D Art (2-3)

Israeli Dance (2-3) 4/30-6/4

Sports Galore (1-3)

Afterschool Hour Private Music Lessons

Tennis (1-3) (3:00-4:00 p.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m.)

Afterschool Hour Private Music Lessons

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY

Afterschool Hour

Redstone Engineering with Minecraft (4-5)

Einstein’s Workshop: Lego Mindstorms (4-5)

Running Club (4-5)

Hipstitch (4-5)

Afterschool Hour

Afterschool Hour

Private Music Lessons

Private Music Lessons

Private Music Lessons

See pages four, five and six for Enrichment Class descriptions

Flag Football (4-5) Hip Hop Dance (4-5) Karate: All levels (3-5) Afterschool Hour

Classes for students in Grades 4-5 except where noted

See pages seven and eight for Enrichment Class descriptions

UPPER SCHOOL 3:15-4:15 P.M.

ENRICHMENT CLASS SCHEDULE Day

Dates

# Classes

Make-Up Class Date

M O N D AY

April 27 - June 1 5 June 8

T U E S D AY

April 21 - June 2 7 June 9

W E D N E S D A Y April 22 - June 3 7 June 10 T H U R S D AY

April 23 - June 4 7 June 11

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AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASS PRICING DAY

GRADE

ENRICHMENT CLASS

MONDAY 5 weeks

Gr. 2-3 Gr. 1-3 PreK-1 Gr. 1-3 PreK-3 Gr. K-3

All About Robotics Circuit Lab $145 Hipstitch $195 Puddlestompers $140 Running Club $110 Monday Afterschool Hour (7 weeks) $126 Private Music Lessons (6 lessons) $270

TUESDAY 7 weeks

Gr. 2-3 Gr. K-2 Gr. K-1 Gr. K-1 Gr. 2-3 Gr. 1-3 PreK-3 Gr. K-3

Basketball $195 Karate: Beginners $175 Science Studio $190 Superstar Dancers $195 Young Actors’ Musical Revue $210 Young Chefs $195 Tuesday Afterschool Hour (9 weeks) $162 Private Music Lessons (8 lessons) $360

CLASS & MATERIAL FEES

WEDNESDAY Gr. K-1 7 weeks PreK-K

Gr. 2-3

Gr. 1-3

Gr. 1-3

PreK-3

Gr. K-3

Drama Kids’ Musical Revue Karate: Newcomers Sculpture and 3D Art Sports Galore Tennis Wednesday Afterschool Hour (8 weeks) Private Music Lessons (7 lessons)

THURSDAY 7 weeks

Gr. 1-3 PreK-K Gr. 2-3 Gr. 2-3 PreK-3 Gr. K-3

Baseball $150 Blooming Artists $175 Fencing $190 Israeli Dance $130 Thursday Afterschool Hour (8 weeks) $144 Private Music Lessons (7 lessons) $315

FRIDAY

PreK-3

Friday Afterschool Hour (8 weeks) $144

DAY

GRADE

ENRICHMENT CLASS

MONDAY

Gr. 4-8 Gr. 4-8

Monday Afterschool Hour (7 weeks) $126 Private Music Lessons (6 lessons) $270

TUESDAY 7 weeks

Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-8 Gr. 4-8

Redstone Engineering with Minecraft Running Club Tuesday Afterschool Hour (9 weeks) Private Music Lessons (8 lessons)

Grades PreK-3

$175 $175 $200 $145 $280 $144 $315

CLASS & MATERIAL FEES

$225 $126 $162 $360

WEDNESDAY Gr. 4-5 7 weeks Gr. 4-5

Gr. 4-8

Gr. 4-8

Einstein’s Workshop: Lego Mindstorms $225 Hipstitch $245 Wednesday Afterschool Hour (8 weeks) $144 Private Music Lessons (7 lessons) $315

THURSDAY 7 weeks

Flag Football Hip Hop Dance Karate: All levels Thursday Afterschool Hour (8 weeks) Private Music Lessons (7 lessons)

Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-5 Gr. 3-5 Gr. 4-8 Gr. 4-8

Spring 2020

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$195 $125 $175 $144 $315

Grades 4-8

Solomon Schechter Day School

Afterschool at Schechter Spring 2020

LOWER SCHOOL: Grades PreK-3

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

ALL ABOUT ROBOTICS: grades 2-3............................. $145 Circuit Lab

BASKETBALL: grades 2-3...............................................$195 Rudy Crichlow

Understanding how computer programs work is a key skill for the STEM jobs of tomorrow. In this class we provide fun-filled, hands-on instruction on how to write, debug and execute computer programs. We will start low-tech, creating and running “human programs,” and work up to programming the popular Sphero robot, SPRK+.

Join Coach Rudy in a season of basketball! This class is geared for the student who loves basketball and wants to improve his or her skills. The class will consist of drills to develop shooting skills and ball handling techniques.

Students will play a game each session! Rudy Crichlow, an elite basketball coach and the owner of Mass Commanders, will teach this class.

We will turn Sphero robots into Magic 8 balls, automated red light/green light games, Harry Potter magic wands and more with the power of code!

KARATE: BEGINNERS: grades K-2.................................$175 Daryl Hinthorne

HIPSTITCH: grades 1-3.....................................................$195 Hip Stitch

Training in the martial arts builds strong bodies and strong values. Children gain flexibility, balance and strength as they learn the elements of martial arts. Focus, concentration, listening and respect are stressed. This class is open to white and yellow belts. Now open to kindergarteners who participated in fall and winter karate!

Let’s get creative together and learn a new life skill. We will teach you how to use a sewing machine and how to hand-sew. New projects for Spring!

PUDDLESTOMPERS: grades PreK-1.............................. $140 Puddlestompers Come explore nature after school! Peek inside animal skulls and feel animal fur! Discover which insects and bugs are crawling underground! Learn bird calls and go on a migration journey! We will use hands-on exploration activities, active movement and play, crafts and stories to investigate the natural world around us. We will be outside and moving as we explore. Spring topics include seed growth, signs of spring, bird nesting, frogs, trees, weather, mud and soil.

RUNNING CLUB: grades 1-3............................................ $110 Matt Baluch Ready, set, go with Coach Matt! Stretch and run as you enjoy this fun, non-competitive sport. Develop speed and stamina while getting fit and strong.

AFTERSCHOOL HOUR MONDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m.........$126 Johanna Firestone April 27-June 15, 7 weeks See page one for description.

SCIENCE STUDIO: grades K-1........................................ $190 Steve Lechner Participate in this open-science studio focused on students I.D.E.A.S. (Inventions, Discoveries, Experiments, Activities, SCIENCE!). This workshop will include Building and Constructing Kits/Toys, Take-Apart Machine Space, Science Kit Center and a Design Center. This is not a traditional led-by-the teacher afterschool class, but a more childdirected program in which the students decide what to do based on their own interests and ideas. Mr. Steve will work as a coach and mentor guiding students through their learning experiences with advice and inspiration. If you are looking for a “makerspace” environment to test out your ideas and inventions, this is the place for you!

SUPERSTAR DANCERS: grades K-1................................$195 Siagel Productions Kids will bust a move with an amazing instructor from The Dance Academy of Siagel Productions as they learn new skills, rhythm, coordination and dance routines each week. Music will vary from pop to high-energy dance songs from around the world. Students will learn to enjoy and appreciate dance as an activity that makes us feel happy, does good for our bodies and helps us connect with others. Now on Tuesdays!

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YOUNG ACTORS’ MUSICAL REVUE: grades 2-3......... $210 Jen Wolf

DRAMA KIDS: MUSICAL REVUE: grades K-1................$175 Jen Wolf

Second- and third-graders are invited to this special young actors’ theater class focused on character development, vocal technique, dance and confidence on stage. Students will prepare a final Musical Revue performing songs from current and classic Broadway shows! This class is limited to 14 students. Final performance will include the Drama Kids and be on Tuesday, June 9.

Warm up your singing voices! In this class we will perform songs and dances from Broadway favorites such as Mary Poppins, Annie, The Lion King and more! A final performance will showcase your talents in an exciting musical revue! Final performance will include the Young Actors’ Troupe and be on Tuesday, June 9.

YOUNG CHEFS: grades 1-3..............................................$195 Sharon Wanunu Have fun in the kitchen while making (and eating!) your favorite foods. Our young chefs will learn to make a dip, shake, main dish, dessert and more while developing kitchen skills such as measuring, pouring, cracking eggs and rolling dough. Students work in pairs so that everyone follows the recipes from start to finish.

AFTERSCHOOL HOUR TUESDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m........$162 Johanna Firestone April 21-June 16, 9 weeks See page one for description.

KARATE: NEWCOMERS: grades PreK-K........................$175 Daryl Hinthorne Training in the martial arts builds strong bodies and strong values. Children gain flexibility, balance and strength as they learn the elements of martial arts. Focus, concentration, listening and respect are stressed.This class is open to newcomers, white and yellow belts. The spring semester is open to PreK! SCULPTURE & 3D ART: grades 2-3.............................. $200 Susan Fusco-Fazio Build, fold, bend, stack, carve, mold and paint or print three-dimensional creations. This class is process oriented, playful, and full of problem solving and inventive thinking.

Artists will use a variety of materials: wood shapes, Styrofoam, paper, cardboard, wire, clay, papier-maché recycled objects. Ideas for the projects will come from the artists and from suggestions by the teacher. We hope to make papier-maché puppets, ceramic wind chimes and clay pottery, imaginary or realistic creations. Students may work individually or together in groups.

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SPORTS GALORE: grades 1-3........................................ $145 Jared Lewis

FENCING: grades 2-3...................................................... $190 Alex Kushkov

Welcome to Sports Galore! This is a great introduction to a variety of different sports such as hockey, soccer, football, kickball and dodgeball. The sport of the week changes every week, and we will not repeat a sport two weeks in a row. Skills of each sport will be learned in a fun-filled, non-competitive atmosphere followed by playing the game of the week! This class will be taught by Valeo Futbol Coach, Jared Lewis.

Fencing, the art of swordsmanship, has been practiced for centuries. Originally geared for combat it is now staged for Olympic gold. The sport of fencing develops quick thinking, discipline, agility and speed. Most importantly, it is safe and enjoyable.

Tennis: grades 1-3............................................................$280 Newton Parks and Recreation Learn tennis basics including forehands, backhands, serves and volleys, proper movement and the rules of the game.

Tennis helps kids develop important motor skills, teaches concepts and strategies involving physical movement and performance and shows children how to live healthy lives through physical activity and fitness. Choose a session: 3:00-4:00pm or 4:00-5:00pm.

AFTERSCHOOL HOUR WEDNESDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m.... $144 Johanna Firestone

ISRAELI DANCE: grades 2-3.......................................... $130 Ellen Berkowitz Learn new and traditional Israeli dances with dynamic dance teacher Ellen Berkowitz. No dance experience is necessary! Class starts April 30.

AFTERSCHOOL HOUR THURSDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m.... $144 Johanna Firestone April 23-June 11, 8 weeks See page one for description.

AFTERSCHOOL HOUR FRIDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m.......... $144 Johanna Firestone April 24-June 12, 8 weeks See page one for description.

April 22-June 10, 8 weeks See page one for description.

T H U R S D AY BASEBALL: grades 1-3.................................................... $150 Matt Baluch Students will take part in defensive drills that will improve infield and outfield skills. Some of the focus areas will be footwork, positioning and throwing to the bases. Students will learn techniques for hitting the ball to all fields and will be working on drills to help improve their overall hitting.

BLOOMING ARTISTS: grades preK-K............................$175 Romy Cohen Spring is blooming and so is the creativity! Come explore spring time through Art! Let’s create and design using all different mediums. We will be creating beautiful fields of colorful tulips with q-tips, designing tissue paper sun-catchers and painting our own rock creatures!

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UPPER SCHOOL: Grades 4-5 T U E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

REDSTONE ENGINEERING WITH MINECRAFT: grades 4-5........................................................................ $225 Einstein’s Workshop

FLAG FOOTBALL: grades 4-5........................................$195 Jared Lewis

Take your Minecraft Engineering to the next level with Redstone. Redstone is a type of circuit used in the Minecraft world to make analogue devices of all kinds.

Learn how to wire your buildings, create lights, hidden doors, automation and even simple logic through gamified learning.

HIP HOP DANCE: grades 4-5..........................................$125 Sherice Grant

RUNNING CLUB: grades 4-5...........................................$126 Jared Lewis Ready, set, go! Stretch and run as you enjoy this fun-filled, non-competitive sport. Develop speed and stamina while getting fit and strong. Parents pay same price as afterschool hour.

W E D N E S D AY EINSTEIN’S WORKSHOP: LEGO MINDSTORMS: grades 4-5........................................................................ $225 Einstein’s Workshop Are you interested in robotics? We’ll take you from the basics of building and movement to advanced navigation, sensors, and teaching the robot how to make decisions for itself! LEGO Mindstorm is a great system to build your robot and then use the drag-and-drop coding software to give it commands. This is a great first step for anyone any child including students interested in competitive robotics.

HIPSTITCH: grades 4-5...................................................$245 Hipstitch Let’s get creative together and learn a new life skill.

We will teach you how to use a sewing machine and how to hand-sew. New projects for spring!

This class is a great way to learn the basics of football, improve skills and enjoy playing the game! Taught by Valeo Futbol Club coach, Jared Lewis.

Hip Hop teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality and choreography. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. Our Hip Hop dancers develop focus, strength and agility while having fun. 5-week class; no Class May 21 and 28.

KARATE: ALL LEVELS: grades 3-5.................................$175 Daryl Hinthorne Training in the martial arts builds strong bodies and strong values. Children gain flexibility, balance and strength as they learn the elements of martial arts. Focus, concentration, listening and respect are stressed with the goal of helping children to develop confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem. All levels welcome to this class.

AFTERSCHOOL HOUR: grades 4-8 Mondays $126, Tuesdays $162, Wednesdays $144 Thursdays $144 (3:15-4:15 p.m.)

Elise Boynton April 21–June 16, Monday-Thursday See page one for description.

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PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS AT SCHECHTER Lessons begin Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Choose private lessons on various instruments including, but not limited to drums, guitar, piano and strings.

Voice lessons available. Please email Johanna Firestone to register or for more information, at johanna.firestone@ssdsboston.org

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Extended Day Fees 2019-2020 Grades PreK-5*

2019-2020 Cost

Grades 6-8

2019-2020 Cost

1 day

$1,750

1 day

$1,400

2 days

$3,450

2 days

$2,500

3 days

$4,750

3 days

$3,500

4 days

$5,800

4 days

$4,250

5 days

$6,250

5 days

$4,900

*Information about PreKindergarten Extended Day fees will be emailed separately.

E X T E N D E D D AY P R O G R A M Extended Day offers students in PreKindergarten through Grade 8 an array of supervised activities as well as time for free play and socializing until 6:15 p.m. (grades PreK-3) or 6:30 p.m. (grades 4-8) each day with earlier dismissal on Fridays based on Shabbat.

Registration for Extended Day takes place through the SchechterHub. Forms for Extended Day registration will be available on your account.

Billing for Extended Day is processed through Smart Tuition together with regular core Day School tuition.

Extended Day families who register their child for an enrichment class (on a day that she/he is registered for Extended Day) will receive a credit for that hour of Extended Day (at your billable rate). Credits will be entered at the end of each term. For questions, email Financial Aid Specialist Greg Hampton (greg.hampton@ ssdsboston.org) or call him at 617-630-4516.

Families with two working parents who receive financial aid for tuition are also eligible to Semester receive financial aid for ExtendedSpring Day tuition.

The discount formula will be presented in Thursdays 3-4:30 p.m. the registration form that you receive through SchechterHub. To have financial aid applied to your Extended Day tuition, you must first receive approval from Greg Hampton. If you have questions or need more information, you can reach Greg at 617-630-4516 or email him at greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org.

To register for Extended Day, please contact Greg Hampton at greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org.

THANK YOU

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To register for Extended Day, please contact Greg Hampton at greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org For questions about enrichment and music registration, please contact Johanna Firestone at johanna.firestone@ssdsboston.org

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