A Note from the ASAP Coordinator:

Welcome to the Fall Session of the After School Arts Program! The ASAP is a PTO-sponsored enrichment program offering a variety of classes taught by teachers and community members for students at the Page School. The next session starts soon with 5- to 6-week programs. Please send registrations to school before September 26, 2016. Classes may fill quickly. Registration is first come, first served.

Please note that each class has a minimum and maximum enrollment. Classes will only run with the minimum number of registrants. Once classes are filled to capacity, no more registrations can be accepted. You will be notified by email or phone in either case. Please also make note of start and end dates.

You may pay by cash or check made payable to West Newbury PTO. There will be no online payment option this year.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

-Molly Hawkins

Questions may be directed to 617-884-2935 or pageasap@gmail.com

Courses Offered Monday

Fall Sewing Kids Can Cook

Tuesday Cross Country Running (before school)

Magnificent Mosaics BOKS

Wednesday After School Spa with Ms. Dresser

Code to the Future Friday

Cross Country Running (before school) Flag Football

BOKS

Fall Sewing 9/26/16 – 11/7/16

Mrs. Martha Morse, 5th grade teacher at Page Elem. School

Beginning or returning students will learn the proper use of a sewing machine with some hand sewing as well. With the skills learned, students will complete several projects to take home and enjoy for years to come.

Mondays, 3:00 - 4:30 pm Sept 26, Oct 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 Grades: 3 - 6 Meeting Place: Room #328 Class Size: up to 6 Pick Up: In Front of Main Office Duration: 6 weeks Fee: $130 + $35 materials

Kids Can Cook 9/26/16 – 11/7/16

Mrs. Laurie Spielvogel, Page parent, M.Ed. special education

Calling all kids with a zest for flavor! Roll up your sleeves and get your oven mitts ready to begin an adventure in cooking. We will measure, mix, roll, and chop each week, making a delicious oven-baked dish. Come along a cook with me! Parents: first class will be an egg dish, then course is egg & nut free. We will be using child-safe knives to chop and a counter-top convection oven, and each week’s program will incorporate kitchen and food safety. Please bring an apron or smock to protect clothing.

Mondays, 3 - 4:10 pm Sept 26, Oct 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 Grades: 1 - 3 Meeting Place: Teacher’s lounge Class Size: 5 to 10 Pick Up: In Front of Main Office Duration: 6 weeks Fee: $110

Magnificent Mosaics 9/27/16 – 11/1/16

Ms. Cynthia Keefe, instructor for Ways of Color- Leslie Doherty

Come enjoy the fine art of Stained Glass Mosaics. The instructor provides an atmosphere that allows each student the opportunity to enjoy a very creative and fun artistic environment. Each child can complete a sun catcher, large tile trivet, wall plaque, and if time allows, a small mirror or picture frame. Also included is a surprise keepsake item. This class offers a great exposure to an ancient art form and stained glass! This session is for all grades including Kindergarten and 1st graders.

Tuesdays, 3 – 4 pm Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1

Grades: K thru 6 Meeting Place: TBD Class Size: 6 to 10 Pick Up: In Front of Main Office Duration: 6 weeks Fee: $95.00

Page School Cross Country: Classroom to 5K 9/27/16 – 11/8/16

Mr. John Peterson, 6th grade teacher at Page Elem. School

This is a before school program meeting twice a week for students interested in more competitive, goal oriented running. Based on the Couch to 5K program, this program introduces the basics of running for fun and to stay in shape. Students will learn stretching, proper nutrition for running, and in 6 weeks be able to run a 5K race, setting realistic goals: either a time goal or just to finish the race.

Mr. P has run many races, from 5Ks to marathons, and is excited to share his knowledge of and joy for the sport with a younger generation. This program is to get students up and active before they start their school day as well as to find that "love for running” along with all of the health benefits that come with it.

Students will need to have a good pair of running shoes and a water bottle. They will be encouraged to run the Apple Harvest 5K in October, and will have a couple of other local 5K races at the end of October and November as well to focus on.

Tuesdays & Fridays, 7:45 - 8:30 am Sept 27, 30, Oct 4, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, Nov 1, 4, 8

Grades: 3 - 6 Meeting Place: Behind the school Class Size: 20 Pick Up: none - straight to class Duration: 6 weeks (12 sessions) Fee: $105 (includes a T-shirt), students/parents will need to pay for race entry fees (optional)

BOKS: Building Our Kids Success

BOKS, a before school physical activity program, prepares children for a day of learning and is an important step in helping children gain an appreciation of the benefits of exercise and healthy choices that will last a lifetime. Classes are filled with team-oriented games and provide plenty of opportunity for play, since the program focuses on fun! BOKS is taught by parents who have been BOKS-trained by the Reebok team.

Tuesday, October 4 – Friday, December 16 7:20 am (drop-off time) to 8:10 am

BOKS will run every Tuesday and Friday morning, excluding Veterans Day (11/11) and the day after Thanksgiving (11/25).

Cost to participate is $40 for the entire 20 morning session and includes a t-shirt.

Code to the Future 9/28/16 – 10/26/16

Mr. Dillon Pierce, coding and chess instructor with Code to the Future

Code to the Future allows students to transition from being just players to being creators. Our methods integrate programming and game design which gives our students a well-rounded understanding of how to use technology to create.

The skills students gain will help them to think in innovative ways to problem-solve and think critically. Designed to challenge students at any skill level, the program uses block-based coding by Scratch, a program developed by MIT, where students will be creating their own video games!

Wednesdays, 3 - 4 pm Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 9

Grades: 2 thru 6 Meeting Place: Comp Lab Class Size: 15 to 18 Pick Up: In Front of Main Office Duration: 6 weeks Fee: $95.00

After School Spa with Ms. Dresser 9/28/16 – 10/26/16

Ms. Emily Dresser, substitute teacher at Page Elementary School

Come relax with Ms. Dresser after a long day of school. Learn how to take care of your skin while enjoying an afternoon of pampering. We will be painting nails, styling hair, doing facials, and on our last day having a tea party. So take a deep breath and come spend your Wednesday afternoons with Ms. Dresser.

Wednesdays, 3 - 4 pm Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26

Grades: 3 thru 6 Meeting Place: Mrs. Erhardt’s room Class Size: 5 to 20 Pick Up: In Front of Main Office Duration: 5 weeks Fee: $75.00

Flag Football 9/30/16 – 11/4/16

Misters John Benvenuti & John Peterson, 6th Grade teachers at Page Elem. School

Students will learn the fundamentals of offensive and defensive situations. They will spend time warming up each session and the majority of time during this class will be spent playing football! Please make sure that your child wears proper attire to school on Fridays, including sneakers, and has extra water.

Fridays, 3 - 4 pm Sept 30, Oct 14, 21,28, Nov 4

Grades: 4 thru 6 Meeting Place: Gymnasium Class Size: 20-24 Pick Up: In Front of Main Office Duration: 5 weeks Fee: $85

Page School Cross Country (see Tuesday) 9/26/16 – 11/8/16

See description under Tuesdays

Fall 2016 ASAP REGISTRATION FORM

Please print and complete a separate form for EACH class. It is okay to submit ONE check per family payable to West Newbury PTO and labeled with student and class name. Please return registration forms and checks to school in an envelope marked ASAP. Teachers will collect them.

Student’s Name__________________________________ Teacher________________________ Bus #_______

ASAP Class_________________________________________ Day of Week________________________________

Class Fee $_________ payable to West Newbury PTO Paid with check #__________

Parent/Guardian Best Name__________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________

Alternate Work Phone _______________________________ Phone _______________________________

Address________________________________________________________________________________

LOCAL EMERGENCY CONTACT (Someone who has permission to transport your child if you can’t be reached)

Name _______________________________________________________________________________

Best Phone ______________________________ Alternate Phone __________________________________

My child is currently enrolled in the Page School Before and After School Program and will be dismissed to that program after the ASAP class: Yes_____ No_____ _____ Please send confirmation of my child’s class to the following email address:

____________________________________________________________________________________ MEDICAL DISCLOSURE: CHECK ONE

_____ My child has no medical concerns

_____ My child has a medical concern - please describe and list appropriate treatment below

(e.g. peanut allergy or asthma requiring an EpiPen or inhaler which can be found in his/her backpack)

_____________________________________________________________________________________ You will be contacted by the program coordinator if there are any questions.

PLEASE INITIAL:

_____DISMISSAL POLICY: I have read the ASAP Dismissal Policy, noted my child’s class dismissal time, and will be on time to pick up my child.

_____CODE OF CONDUCT: My child and I have read and understood the Classroom Behavior Guidelines.

LIABILITY WAIVER: In consideration of this enrollment being accepted, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive any and all rights and claims for damages or liability I may have against the West Newbury PTO, the Dr. John C. Page School, the Town of West Newbury, and any or all of the instructors and organizers of this program, while my child is enrolled in the After School Arts Program.

Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________________________Date_______________________

Please remember to send a note for your child to be dismissed to ASAP each day class meets.

Registration Policy All registrations must be completed on a Page ASAP Registration Form and returned to school. Fill out one registration form for each class your child is taking. Enclose a separate check labeled with your child’s name and class and make it payable to the West Newbury PTO. Please return checks and registration forms to school in an envelope marked ASAP. Only registrations with completed forms and full payments will be accepted. If there are more children signed up for a particular class than there are spaces available, the enrollment will be randomly selected after the registration deadline. If a class does not reach minimum enrollment, you will be notified by telephone and refunds will be made. If you do not hear from us by phone before the class starts, you should presume your child is all set.

Scholarships

We want every child that wishes to take an ASAP class to be able to! If cost is prohibitive, full or partial scholarships are available from the Page School PTO. Please contact Mr. Dustin Gray through the Page School office (978.363.2671) to request scholarship assistance.

Dismissal from School to ASAP

Please send a note to your child’s teacher each week on the day of the class for dismissal to ASAP. Students will get dismissed and report to the appropriate location beginning the first week of classes and will be told where to meet the instructor on subsequent weeks.

Snacks

Be sure your child brings a NUT-FREE snack and drink to class each week.

Classroom Behavior Guidelines

Students should be respectful and cooperative with classmates and instructors. Parents will be notified of inappropriate behavior. If there is a second report, the child may not be able to participate.

Medical Concerns

Please inform the instructors or directors of the program of any medical concerns regarding your child. Should your child be diagnosed with a life threatening allergy, please make sure that your child has an EpiPen with him or her always and the instructor knows where to access it. ASAP instructors and/or directors are trained in the use of EpiPen if an allergic reaction occurs. There is a site coordinator present during every session to coordinate the emergency response protocol should there be a medical emergency.

ASAP Dismissal Policy

Students must be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the ASAP class. At dismissal time, please use the main entrance. The instructor will lead students to the main entrance at the end of class; the parent or designated guardian should be waiting there for pick up. At this point, the parent or designated guardian is responsible for the child, so it is essential for the children’s safety that the parent/guardian is on time.

Cancellations

If the Page School is closed (holidays, snow, etc.), there will be no ASAP classes. Make-up classes will be held at the instructor’s discretion. On days where the weather is inclement or threatening, please contact the Page School office after 1:30 p.m. for potential cancellation information.

Absences

Please assist us by calling the office or sending in a note if you know your child will not attend class. If a student has been in school, but is not present in the ASAP, an effort will be made to contact the parent to determine the student’s whereabouts. This will help us to be certain of your child’s safety.

Ideas and Instructors

Adults who are interested in sharing a talent, skill, or hobby with Page School students are encouraged to propose new courses for the ASAP. If you have any ideas for classes or instructors, or any general comments, please include them on the form provided below.

Any Questions?

Contact ASAP Coordinator Molly Hawkins

617-884-2935 or email at pageasap@gmail.com

We welcome your ideas and comments...

Ideas for Future Classes

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