Department of Human Service Programs Community School Division

Fletcher Maynard Academy

Neighborhood Council and

Community School

• Enrichment Classes for Kids in grades K to 8 • Family Trips • Halloween Community Party! Friday, October 29th • Community School Showcase and Party, December 22nd

Classes Start September 13th

FMA FALL PROGRAMS2004

Classes Start September 13th . To sign up, call Community School Director Annamarie Greco at 617-349-6295!

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Welcome to Fletcher Maynard Academy (FMA) Neighborhood Council and Community School

The Fletcher Maynard Neighborhood Council and Community School provides events and classes for both children and adults in our neighborhood. We offer a wide array of after-school programs, family events, community parties, field trips, adult courses, and semester-end performances. Flyers for individual spring family events, student performances, and field trips will be posted at the school and available to the neighborhood. The Fletcher Maynard Neighborhood Council is made up of community residents and FMA parents who advise the Community School Director on programming for the neighborhood. Look for a flyer announcing the next FMA Neighborhood Council meeting. We welcome new members! You also can find out about a range of city services and programs at the City of Cambridge website: www.cambridgema.gov/~DHSP/cs/ Important Dates for Fall 2004 There will be no classes on: Thursday, September 16 Jewish New Year Thursday, September 30 Early Release Day Monday, October 11 Columbus Day Wednesday, October 20 Early Release Day Thursday, November 11 Veterans’ Day Tuesday, November 16 Early Release Day Wednesday, November 24 Half Day November 25 and 26 Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, December 24 to Friday December 31 Winter Break and Christmas The Community School Showcase will be on Wednesday, December 22nd!

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Fletcher Maynard Community School Fall Classes (Please note class schedule subject to change.)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Grades K to 2

Movement

Bookmaking

Theater Kids Club

Circle Games

Grades 3 to 5

*grades 3 - 6 Circus Arts

Theater Class

Dance Class

Bookmaking

Cooking Class

Junior Art Club

*grades 3-6 *Drumming

*Karate

Grades 6 to 8

Middle School

Art Club

Dance Collaborative Chess Club

Girls Aerobics Boys

Weight Lifting

On Stage Cooking Class

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Table of Contents Family Trips and Events 4

Classes for grades K to 2 5

Classes for grades 3 to 5 6

Classes for grades 6 to 8 7

FMA Neighborhood Council 8

FMA Community School Policies 9 & 10

Class and Trip Registration Forms 11 & 12

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FAMILY EVENTS

NEIGHBORHOOD HALLOWEEN PARTY Come in costume to celebrate the holiday. Enjoy fun Halloween games and sweet treats. Delight in the magic of a very special surprise guest!! FREE !!!! Friday, October 29th, 3:00PM—5:00PM. FMA School Cafeteria

WRENTHAM OUTLETS SHOPPING DAY Just in time for holiday shopping, join us for a day of festive bargain hunting. FREE bus transportation—shopping and eating are on your own. NOTE: You must pre– register for this trip. Sunday, December 5th, 9:30AM.—2:30PM. Registration Deadline: Wed. Dec. 1st

TOPSFIELD FAIR FAMILY TRIP Join us for a fun day in the country. Enjoy live farm animals, prized harvest vegetables, handmade crafts, music, and carnival rides. Note: you must pre-register for this trip. Cost: $12.00 per person includes bus, fair admission, and 5 free rides! Sunday, October 3, 2004 Bus leaves @ 9AM Returns @ 3:30PM.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE : THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH.

Classes Start September 13th . To sign up, call Community School Director Annamarie Greco at 617-349-6295!

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Classes for grades K to 2

Bookmaking/ Crafts Have fun with your friends making a new art project each week. Painting, Drawing, and more!

Creative Movement Play movement games and create your own dance style. Be in the big show!

Theater Kids Club Make up stories and have fun playing theater games. Teacher: Rhea Dunn Thursdays 4:00 –4:45 pm. Sept 13—Dec 22 (Limited to 15)

Computers (Extended Day & OST) Learn new games and play old favorites. Write and draw on the computer.

Gymnastics Balance, tumble, and jump! Enjoy learning basic gymnastics safely.

(Students are grouped with others in their skill level after registration.)

Teacher: Jamnastics Day & Time: TBA

Teacher: Annamarie Greco Mondays, 3:00 to 3:45 pm Sept 13—Dec 22 (Limited to 10)

Teacher: Kristin Thomsen Thursdays, 3:00—4:00 pm. Sept 13—Dec. 22 (Limited to 12)

Teacher: Ms. Mendez Day & Time: TBA Sept 13—Dec 22 (Limited to 15)

Circle Games Skip, Hop, Roll, Jump, and Sing! Have fun with playing games.

Teacher: Kristin Thomsen Day & Time: TBA Sept. 13—Dec. 22

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Junior Art Club Make art with your friends or invent an art project of your own. Exercise your creativity in Art Club!

Dance Class Learn dance styles from all over the world. Create a dance show with your peers.

Cooking Class Learn the basics of cooking. Enjoy making food that is healthy and delicious.

Book Making Bookmaking can be a sculptural method for storing and sharing information. Create unusual bindings and molded cases. Fill your book with your words and images.

Karate Learn basics Soo Bahk Do Karate at your own pace in a safe group environment. This style focuses on self defense, not offense.

Drumming Learn how to play together in a drum circle. Make music that feels and sounds great!

Circus Arts Learn to be a clown, perform magic tricks, juggle scarves, and more! Add your special talents to our show!

Teacher: Barbara Michaels Mondays, 4 to 5:00 pm, Music Room Sept 13 —Dec. 22 (Limited to 10)

Teacher: PJ Steyer Fridays, 3:00 to 4:00 pm Sept. 13—Dec. 22 (Limited to 12)

Teacher: Kristin Thomsen Wednesdays, 3:00 to 4:00 pm Sept 13 — Dec 22 (Limit 12)

Teacher: Ms. Lincoln Day & Time: TBA Sept. 13 Dec 22 (Limited to 15)

Teacher: Kristin Thomsen Thursdays, 3:00 –4:00 pm Sept. 13—Dec. 22 (Limit 8)

Theater Class Create and perform your own play and enjoy theater games. (Limit 12) Teacher: TBA Day & Time: TBA

Classes for grades 3 to 5

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Teacher: Caroline Lahoud Thursdays, 4:15 –5:00 pm. Sept 13—Dec 22 (Limit 12)

Teacher: Jafar Manselle Fridays, 4:00—5:00 pm. Sept 13—Dec 22 (Limit 16)

Classes Start September 13th . To sign up, call Community School Director Annamarie Greco at 617-349-6295!

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Middle School Art Club Join group art projects with friends or follow your own muse. Work in paint, drawing, sculpture, and more!

Classes For grades 6 to 8

Dance Collaborative Learn to choreograph dance as you study dance styles from all over the world and create show routines.

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Weight—Lifting for Boys Gain new perspective. Exercise your mind and body. Teacher: TBA October Start Date TBA (Limited to 15)

On Stage Be a star! Create a masterpiece with your peers. Write the lines –create a character.

Teacher: Rhea Dunn Thursdays: 3:00—4:00 pm Sept. 13 Dec 22 (Limited to 15)

Teacher: Caroline Lahoud Tuesdays, 3:15 to 4:15pm Sept 13 —Dec 22 (Limited to 16)

Teacher: Ms. Lincoln Day & Time : TBA Sept 13—Dec 22 (Limited to 15)

Chess Club

Discover the tactical world of chess. Learn the proper way to set up pieces, the power of a double check and other strategic moves.

Teacher: TBA Day & Time: TBA Sept. 13—Dec. 22 (Limited to 12)

Aerobics for Girls Respect your body. Exercise and healthy habits are were it’s at.

Teacher: TBA October Start Date TBA (Limited to 15)

Cooking Class Gazpacho soup, veggie burrito, peach pancake or how about a deviled egg—Come learn how to make food that is healthy and tastes great!

Teacher: Kristin Thomsen Thursdays, 4:00—5:00 m. Sept. 13—Dec 22 (Limited to 8)

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The FMA Community School Neighborhood Council invites family and neighbors to join and give input into our community’s issues and into planning events. We welcome new members and new voices. Watch for a flyer announcing our next meeting.

FMA Community School Neighborhood Council

FMA Community School Wish List • Volunteer Teachers for once a week classes, share your skills! • Parents and community members to join our Council • CD’s for dance classes * Clothes for theater costumes • Art supplies • Pots & Pans for Cooking Class.

JOIN US FOR THESE FAMILY TRIPS AND EVENTS ! Topsfield Fair Family Trip Sunday, October 3rd. Community Halloween Party on Friday, October 29th. Wrentham Outlets Shopping Trip on Sunday, December 5th. FMA Community School Showcase on Wednesday, December 22nd.

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Classes Start September 13th . To sign up, call Community School Director Annamarie Greco at 617-349-6295!

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FMA COMMUNITY SCHOOL POLICIES

Welcome! The Fletcher Maynard Community School provides quality after-school programming for school-age children. Our classes are innovative, engaging, and designed for hands-on learning. Registration Fall registration takes place on Tuesday, September 7th — Friday, September 10th from 2– 5 pm. You may call to set up an al-ternate time. Classes remain open until filled. Registration forms are on pages 11 and 12 of this brochure. Please fill out a separate form for EACH CHILD you are registering. Please bring or mail your registration form to the Community School Office (Room O18 at FMA).

Cost Please contact the FMA Community School Director for more information regarding class fees. Payment in installment is an option, and must be arranged with the Community School Director. Some financial aid is available.

Refunds and Cancellation Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Classes may change or may be cancelled due to low enrollment after two weeks. Full refunds will be given for can-celled classes. For all other classes, refunds

are given if a child drops the class after the first meeting only.

Access Information The City of Cambridge and Fletcher Maynard Community School do not discriminate on the basis of disability. The Fletcher Maynard Community School will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures upon request to persons with disabilities. TTY/TTD: 617-492-0235

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FMA COMMUNITY SCHOOL POLICIES

Picking Up Your Child Our instructors need to leave after their classes end and cannot be responsible for student supervision once their class is dismissed. Please assist us by picking up your child at the end of his/her class or make other arrangements to have your child picked up on time or to walk home. Children enrolled in FMA Extended Day or FMA Out of School Time (OST) will return to those programs at the end of their classes and do not need to be picked up from a Community School class.

Late Fee Parents/Guardians will be charged a late fee of $10 for every 15 minutes late for pick-up at the end of class. We request late fees to be paid within 48 hours to avoid disrupting your child’s after-school activities.

Holidays and Vacations We do not hold classes on City Holidays, School Vacations, Snow Days, or other days that the Cambridge Public Schools are closed. See a complete list on page 2.

Early Release & Half Days We do not hold classes on early release and half days. Many of our classes are partnerships with the Extended Day Program. If your child is enrolled in FMA Extended Day or FMA Out of School Time (OST), these programs will hold special events or trips on early release days. Fall early release days are: Thursday, September 30 Wednesday, October 20 Tuesday, November 16

Fall Office Hours Mondays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Wednesdays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Community School Information Phone: 617-349-6295 Director: Annamarie Greco Address: 225 Windsor Street Cambridge, MA 02139

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FALL 2004 Class Registration Form STUDENT INFORMATION (Please use a separate form for each child.) Name:___________________________________________ Date of Birth:______________ Address:__________________________________ Zip:___________ Phone:_____________ Teacher:___________________________________________ Room Number:____________ School:_____________________________________________________ Grade:_________

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION Parent/Guardian Name:_____________________________ Home Phone:________________ Place of Employment:_______________________________ Work Phone:________________ Cell Phone/Beeper:__________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:_____________________________ Home Phone:________________ Place of Employment:_______________________________ Work Phone:________________ Cell Phone/Beeper:__________________________

CLASS COST (Please check the line that applies to your child) ____ My child attends FMA Extended Day (Classes are FREE) ____ My child attends FMA Out of School Time (OST) (Classes are FREE) ____ My child attends FMA, but not an FMA after-school program (Classes are $10) ____ My child does not attend FMA or an FMA after-school program (Classes are $20) PICK-UP AND HEALTH INFORMATION ____ I give permission for my child to walk home after class. ____ My child will be picked up by_______________________________________________ Relationship to child:________________________________ Phone:______________ Please list any allergies or special needs:___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

RELEASE AND SIGNATURE I give permission for my child to participate in the Fletcher Maynard Community School program and all program activities including outings. If my child should require medical attention, I give permission for such treatment, including transportation to the nearest hospital in an emergency.

Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________ Date:___________

CLASS SIGN UP: Class Name:___________________________________________________ Cost:_________ Class Name:___________________________________________________ Cost:_________ Class Name:___________________________________________________ Cost:_________ Class Name:___________________________________________________ Cost:_________

Total Cost:_________ REGISTER FOR FAMILY TRIPS ON PAGE 12

Website: www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP2

225 Windsor Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: 617-349-6295

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FAMILY TRIP to Topsfield Fair Sunday, October 3, 9 am. to 3:30pm. Registration Required By: Thursday, September 30, 2004 $12 per person includes bus transportation, fair admission, and 5 free ride tickets!

Number of adults: _____ + Number of children: ____ = ____ X $12 per person = $ _______

Adult’s names: ______________________________________________________

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Children must be accompanied by supervising adult.

Children’s names and ages: ______________________________________________________

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Address: __________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ Cell/Beeper:______________________

FALL 2004 Family Trip Registration Form

FAMILY TRIP to Wrentham Outlets Sunday, December 5, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Registration Required By: Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Free bus transportation – shopping and eating are on your own! Number of adults:____ + Number of children: ____ = ____ Adults’ names: _____________________________________________ Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Children’s names and ages: ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Cell/Beeper: ____________________