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Welcome to the Family YMCA at Tarrytown & CET Program: Nurturing the potential of every child
AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM LOCATED
@ CARRIE E. TOMPKINS (CET) FALL 2018 GRADES K-4
MONDAY-FRIDAY
(Calendar on page 4)
2:25-4:30 PM STARTS WEEK OF OCTOBER 15TH
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Family YMCA at Tarrytown, a not for profit charitable organization, is offering an afterschool enrichment program to the students at Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School on-site from
dismissal until 4:30 pm. It is mandatory that participants remain in the school at dismissal; no exceptions! The first part of the program (2:25 -3:30) will be time for attendance, snack (parents must provide), homework and game time. Students will then be escorted by our staff to
their respective enrichment class in the school. Specialized enrichment classes will be from 3:30-4:30. Parents must come into the school to pick up their children @ 4:30.* You will be
directed to the classroom your child is in by our staff. We will not permit children to be released without a parent or designated adult signing out the child at the end of the enrichment class.
*Students who are enrolled in the Childrenspace program will be escorted to and from the enrichment program by the Childrenspace staff.
Enrichment pricing is based on curriculum, preparatory time for instructors, and the overall program supervision. Materials fees where noted must be paid directly to the instructor during
the first class. Please note that some classes incorporate special snacks into the class. If you have a concern regarding the snacks please speak directly with the instructor.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: Send your child’s registration form and payment in their backpack to school. Please mark all
registration forms to the attention of the “Enrichment Program.” The Site Coordinator, Jean Giordano, will be collecting them on a daily basis. Registration forms will be marked in the order
they are received. Once the registration period is over, Lisa Raguso @ the Family YMCA at Tarrytown will process your selections. Please do not direct any inquiries to the Site Coordinator.
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Contact Lisa Raguso 914-631-4807 ext. 114 for more information. Note: Registration is on a first-come, first serve basis.
PAYMENT
The YMCA accepts the following types of payment: Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, & American Express). Please do not send cash. DATES
Registration: September 17th – September 21st (NOTE: Registration forms will not be accepted until the dates listed above; they will be
processed in the order they are received.)
Change Days: September 27th & 28th Confirmation E-Mail: October 8th – 12th
Please do not call prior to the confirmation dates.
FINANCIAL AID Through the generosity of our donors, the Family YMCA at Tarrytown is pleased to offer financial
aid opportunities to income-qualified families and individuals. For more information, please contact Melissa Weaver at (914) 631-4807, x 106.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS At times instructors cancel classes due to illnesses or an unforeseen event. Every effort will be
made to provide a sub that is competent in the area of the class that is being offered. If a sub cannot be found we will either provide a group games class or place children in an existing class
of their choice. ABSENCES
If your child WILL NOT be attending the After-School Enrichment Program on a particular day, but will be in school, you MUST send in a note addressed to the After-School Program
Coordinator, Jean Giordano. PICK-UP PROCEDURE (4:30pm)
For safety reasons, children will not be excused from the program until their parent or guardian signs them out. There is NO BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE. All children must be picked up
PROMPTLY at 4:30 pm. Please enter the lobby near the Welcome Center at pick-up time, so that you can check the location of your child’s class. Classroom locations are subject to change. Chronic lateness for pick-up time may be grounds for dismissal from the program
and/or you may be subject to a late fee of $1 per minute per child.
IMPORTANT: IF SOMEONE OTHER THAN A PARENT/GUARDIAN/ REGULAR BABYSITTER WILL BE PICKING UP YOUR CHILD FROM THE PROGRAM, YOU MUST SEND
A NOTE STATING THE NAME OF THE PERSON WHO WILL BE PICKING UP YOUR CHILD. FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY, YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL UNLESS YOU HAVE SENT IN A NOTE IN WRITING.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER If the school is closed or there is an early dismissal due to inclement weather, the program will
be canceled. If there is not an early dismissal, but weather conditions are hazardous, the school district may cancel all after-school activities. If this is the case, it is the parent’s responsibility to call the school at 914- 271-5184 to find out if the program is canceled. The school district will not
be able to call each parent individually. If the program has been canceled, all children will be sent home via his/her regular after-school transportation. There will be only one make-up date per class day for inclement weather.
WITHDRAWALS/CHANGES/DISMISSAL
Please note that classes are subject to change. Classes need to meet minimum enrollment figures in order to run. If there is not adequate sign-up for a class, students will be encouraged to try another class. There will be no refunds if you withdraw your child from the class once it
has begun. After registration is complete, your child will not be permitted to switch to another class.
If your child’s behavior is disruptive, you will be contacted early on, so that we can work together to find a solution. Continuous disruptive behavior will be grounds for dismissal from the
program.
REFUNDS Program Fees are refunded for requests made up to one week prior to the first day of classes,
for classes the YMCA cancels, and for documented medical reasons. Except in cases where the YMCA cancels a class, a $10 processing fee is charged for all refunds. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR WEATHER-RELATED SCHOOL CLOSINGS.
SCHOOL NOTIFICATION
It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school that their child will be attending the Y Enrichment Program. Please us the attached notification form for CET.
*****PARENTS: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR CHILD WILL BE PLACED WITH THEIR FRIENDS, CHILDREN OF THE
SAME GENDER OR EVEN WITH THEIR GRADE. REGISTRATION IS BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AND THE CLASS SIZE
AND CONTENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATON IN THIS MATTER.
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FALL 2018 ENRICHMENT CALENDAR
CARRIE E. TOMPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEEK # MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19
2 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26
3 10/29 10/30 11/7 11/1 11/2
4 11/5 11/13 11/14 11/8 11/9
5 11/19 11/20 11/21 11/15 11/16
6 11/26 11/27 11/28 11/29 11/30
7 12/3 12/4 12/5 12/6 12/7
8 12/10 12/11 12/12 12/13 12/14
MAKE UP
CLASSES
12/17 12/18 12/19 12/20 12/21
No Classes: October 31st (Halloween), 11/6, 11/12, 11/22 & 11/23
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MONDAY CLASSES
Fee $190 Limit: 12 students
LET’S WORK AND PLAY WITH CLAY: Grades 1-2
Instructor: Brie Lafuente
Explore clay through patterns and textures using your hands and simple
objects! Students will be introduced to different techniques for shaping the clay
– pinching-coiling-modeling as they create several functional objects and
sculptures out of clay. The clay will be painted or glazed and fired in the kiln,
ready to take home and enjoy
Fee: $220
Materials fee: $20 to be paid directly to instructor
LET'S KNIT! Grades 1-4 Instructor: Lori Cohen Knitting is a great hobby for kids. Students will
learn the basics of knitting as they create several simple accessories of their choice. We
will learn about all kinds of yarns and the tools knitters use. Kids will also decorate their own knitting bag and make their own knitting
needles. They will try a ball winder, knitting machine and more. Students who already have
some knitting experience will learn new skills. Kids will have fun while they learn to love knitting!
Fee: $220.00
Materials fee: $15 to be paid directly to
instructor
CRAZY CHEMISTRY: Grades K-3
Instructor: Mad Science
Come and spark imaginative learning with
some Mad chemistry. Watch as we combine elements and make them fizz, crackle and
change color! We’ll delve into molecules
and chemical reactions that produce light, gas and even slime. Some of the weekly
topics in this session include :Lab Works, Junior Reactors, p.H. Phactor, Slime Time,
The Glow Show, Dry Ice Capades, Icky Sticky Stuff, Chemistry Corner, The Mystery
of Chem and Kitchen Chemistry
Fee: $220.00
DANCE: Grades K-2
Instructor: Y Dance The dance class will be an exciting
introduction to dance! Where the students will be learning all styles which includes ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical and hip hop.
Fee: $220.00
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TUESDAY CLASSES
FUN WITH CLAY Grades 3-4
Instructor: Brie Lafuente Get your hands dirty and your creativity
rolling while you create several functional objects and sculptures out of clay.
Students will learn techniques to create forms including pinching, coil and slab
work as well as using tools to add texture or detail. Add color using glaze and/or
paint. Make textures, make friends, and make art from clay!
Fee: $220
Materials Fee: $20 to be paid directly to instructor
DRAWING AND PAINTING WHAT WE SEE
Grades 2-4 Instructor: Hillary Hostetler
This class will teach observational drawing and painting for kids. We will learn how to
observe closely and record what we see. Using a variety of art materials such as pencil,
oil pastel, pen and ink, watercolor paints, charcoal and more: we will draw leaves, fruit, stuffed animals, toys, people and pets. There
will also be a warm up or wind down and “free time” in each class.
Fee: $220 Material fee: $20 to be paid directly to the
instructor
PRE DESTINATION IMAGINATION: Grades 2-4 Instructor: Nicole Miller
Get prepared to participate in one of Croton
Schools' most exciting programs! DESTINATION IMAGINATION is an International creativity
problem solving competition for students in grades 5-12. Children in 'Pre-DI' will learn team building skills and hone their creative and critical
thinking skills while focusing on ‘Instant Challenges.' An Instant Challenge is a problem or
puzzle that the team must solve immediately without advance preparation. The unrehearsed solutions are judged for their creativity,
teamwork and ingenuity. For example, build a house out of marshmallows and straws or
produce and perform a television commercial about a new grass-flavored soda - in just four minutes!
NOTE: SINCE PRE DI IS A UNIQUE CLASS, WE
ASK THAT IF YOUR CHILD HAS ALREADY TAKEN THIS CLASS THEY TRY SOMETHING ELSE SO
THAT THEY ARE NOT BORED OR INFLUENCE THE
EXPERIENCE FOR THE OTHER PARTICIPANTS. THE NEXT LEVEL PRE DI 2 IS OFFERED ON
THURSDAY!
Fee: $220.00
Materials Fee: $15 to be paid directly to the instructor.
SPANISH: Grades 2-4 Instructor: Lenore Krawczyk
We believe that kids learn best when they truly experience a new language in a fun and
creative way. With this in mind, we've developed a unique curriculum that
incorporates play, singing, movement, and dance, to help kids master Spanish in a
completely natural manner.
Fee:$220
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WEDNESDAY CLASSES
THURSDAY CLASSES
SCRAPBOOKING Grades 3-4
Instructor: Theresa Rossini
Where are all those amazing pictures you have taken? Are they shoved in a box or
stuck on your phone? Don’t you wish you can show them off in a fun, creative way?
Well here is your chance. Come to the Scrapbook class with your photos and go
home with a beautiful 8x8 book of memories that you can enjoy forever!
Fee: $220
Materials fee: $15 to be paid directly to
instructor
FUN WITH ORIGAMI ART: Grades 1-3
Instructor: Kazuko
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding, and it transforms a sheet of
square paper into a fun 3D object. It helps develop hand-eye coordination &
fine motor skills and teaches children to follow directions. In this class students
will learn how to make pet animals and create their habitats or little houses. They
will also make other fun objects like a spinning toy, a haunted house, and a
jumping frog game. It’s almost like magic
when you turn a sheet of paper into fun figures! Come and discover the afternoon
fun of Origami art!!
Fee: $220.00 Materials fee: $10 to be paid directly to
instructor
FUN WITH SCIENCE Grades 2-4
Instructor: Nicole Miller
Fun with Science: Think like a Scientist (grades 2-4)
Science is definitely fun in this class with
exciting experiments like creating “slime” and games designed to help you think like a
scientist. We will use our minds along with our imagination to explore and experiment
while employing scientific methods understand our results.
Fee: $220.00 Materials Fee: $15 to be paid directly to the
instructor.
SOCCER: Grades K-1 Instructor: Lisa Fitzgerald
Teach soccer skills: ball control, dribbling,
passing, shooting, how to be a team player and follow directions. Players learn
best when having fun.
Fee: $220.00
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THURSDAY CLASSES
SOCCER: Grades 3-4 Instructor: Lisa Fitzgerald
Develop coordination, build confidence, soccer
skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, throw-ins, self-discipline, decision making,
Sportsmanship.
Fee: $220
INTRO TO ACTING: Grades 2-4 Instructor: Sione Owen
Just as it sounds: the ideal opportunity to “give it a try” or to reinforce fundamental acting
techniques. This course will introduce you to acting in a supportive and very creative
atmosphere. Through the use of theatre games and improvisation, students will discover that
the art of acting involves the imagination, taking chances, and FUN!
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FRIDAY CLASSES
MAGIC MASTERS: Grades 2-3
Instructor: Hobby Quest
Abracadabra! You will be transformed when you learn to perform all new tricks
this fall. The Disappearing Deck, 3 Magic Wands and Coin Increasing Bag are just a
few of the astounding tricks you will learn during this exciting program. You will
experience amazing fun when you learn the secrets of these jaw-dropping illusions.
Once you’ve transformed into a Magical Master, you’ll get to share your new skills
with friends and family in a real magic
show at your school…and keep all the tricks!
It’s Magical! Learn it! Perform it! Keep it!
Fee: $200
JEWELRY WITH MRS. M: Grades 3-4 Instructor: Lisa Matalavage
Students will explore their creative side using a variety of different
materials. Projects will include necklaces, bracelets and rings.
Fee: $200.00
Materials Fee: $15 to be paid directly to the instructor
AIRPLANE BUILDERS Grades 1-3
Instructor: Hobby Quest
Can you build them? Yes, you can! UFO, Sky
Rocket, and Arrow Quest are just a few of the many airplane models you’ll get to build
in this STEM-focused program. Learn what makes your plane lift off and continue to fly,
and then build some more. But don’t let the physics fool you! You’ll learn a great deal,
while having an amazing time flying all the models.
It’s STEM! Build it! Fly it! Keep it!
Fee: $200
Materials Fee:
FREE PLAY: Grades 3-4
Instructor: Lisa Fitzgerald Provide structure and keep an active
lifestyle by playing various games: Kickball, Sharks & Minnows, Tag, Red
Light Green Light, Simon Says, etc.
Fee: $200
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Croton-Harmon (CET) & the Family YMCA at Tarrytown Enrichment Classes Registration Form
PLEASE PRINT
Child’s Name:
School:
Grade: Teacher:
Bus # Date of Birth: Sex:
Address:
Home Phone Number:
Parent’s/ Guardian’s Name:
Office/Cell Phone #
E-mail Address:
Emergency Contact: person to be notified in case of illness or accident.
Name: Phone #
Doctor: Phone #
Parent Statement of Understanding
I, the undersigned, give permission for my child to participate in all activities planned for the days my child attends the Enrichment Program. In case of an emergency, I understand that every effort will be made to contact parents or guardians of my child. In the event that I cannot be reached, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the YMCA staff to care for my child. I give consent for my child to participate in all aspects of the enrichment program including snack. I understand that some classes may give out snack during the course of the class as part of the class.
I hereby give my consent to the Family YMCA at Tarrytown, and to such other person(s) as the Family YMCA at Tarrytown may designate, to use my name, voice, statements, and portrait or picture (motion or still) for advertising purposes, for purposes of trade, or for any lawful purpose whatever, in any media now known or hereafter developed. I understand that my child will not be able to leave the program with an unauthorized person. Any person authorized to pick up my child other than myself must be pre-arranged separately with the Coordinator of the program. I understand that when contact information changes that I will notify the YMCA of these changes.
I have read and fully understand the statement above. Parent’s Signature Date
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Child’s Name: Grade/Teacher Allergies:
Enrichment Class Choices for Session: NOTE: First come, first served. List two options for your class selection, we will try to accommodate first preferences to the extent possible. In the unlikely event that your first choice selections are full, we will most likely accommodate your second class selections. Your child may take multiple classes in one session, but this only occurs after all students are placed in at least one class. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORMS TO SCHOOL, TO THE ATTENTION OF JEAN GIORDANO.
Monday 1st
Choice
Fee 2nd Choice
Fee
Tuesday 1st
Choice
Fee 2nd Choice
Fee
Wednesday 1st
Choice
Fee 2nd Choice
Fee
Thursday 1st
Choice
Fee 2nd Choice
Fee
Friday 1st
Choice
Fee 2nd Choice
Fee
Payments must be made by Credit Card. The YMCA accepts VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER
and AMERICAN EXPRESS
Credit Card Authorization: PLEASE PRINT Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express (Circle) Name of Credit Card Owner Account Number Expiration Date Security Code_______ I authorize the Family YMCA at Tarrytown to charge my credit card for my child’s participation in the YMCA Enrichment Program. Signature
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NOTE TO SCHOOL * CET/YMCA ENRICHMENT
Date_______________
Student
Teacher Grade
Home Phone Cell
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_____My child will be attending the Y Enrichment Program at CET.
He or She is enrolled_________ from__________ to__________
Class name Start date End date
Parents Signature ______Date
AIRPLANE BUILDERS Grades 1-3
Instructor: Hobby Quest
Can you build them? Yes, you can! UFO, Sky Rocket, and Arrow Quest are just a few of