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MORSE
COMMUNITY
SCHOOL
City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs Community School Division
REGISTRATION BEGINS:
February 12th, 2018
ENRICHMENT CLASS DATES:
February 26, 2018 — June 14, 2018
February Vacation Week
February 20-23, 2018
Early Release Days
Tues. March 13, 2018
Wed. May 16, 2018
Wed. June 6, 2018
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The Community School Program is open to all participants of the Morse School and the surrounding neighborhood. The Morse Community School provides:
After school enrichment classes for children, adults and families
Community field trips, special events and family nights
February & April Vacation activities
Summer Camp and year round activities
Community Schools provide a network of neighborhood based services offering educational,
cultural, social and recreational opportunities for all age groups. We work with residents and local
institutions to provide services and activities that enhance learning, creative expression, health, as
well as foster a sense of community.
Operating in every public elementary school, Directors work with their Neighborhood Councils to
assess community needs and design quality, cost effective Out of School Time programs.
Morse Community School 40 Granite Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office Phone Number: (617) 349-6291 Program Cell :
(617) 820-7458
Roslyn Shoy, Division Head
Ellen Thompson, Program Manager
Jose Mendez, Director
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 617-349-6291
City Website: www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp/morse
Contact Us
What are the Community Schools?
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The Morse Neighborhood Council & Community School is a Department of Human Service sponsored program.
We offer after school enrichment classes for children, adults and families. Community field trips, special events and family nights
February & April Vacation activities (in partnership with Amigos CS) Summer Camp and year round activities
Program Information and Policies
Spring Session classes will begin February 26th, 2018 and end June 14th, 2018.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
The registration form attached to the back of this program should be filled out and dropped off during the noted
registration time below.
Additional forms will need to be completed.
There is an annual application fee of $25 per child due at registration for new participants.
Registrations must be returned to the Community School Office.
Registrations are taken on a drop-off basis with the exception of private music lessons.
After these dates registrations will be accepted on a space available basis.
You will be notified only if the class you have chosen is full. If you do not hear from us you may assume your
child is enrolled in the selected class.
REGISTRATION BEGINS
PAYMENTS:
Full payment is due at time of registration, however a payment plan can be arranged with the Director. Checks or
Money Orders (NO CASH) should be made payable to: Morse Community School. If you have an outstanding balance
with any Department of Human Service Program, your child’s registration will not be accepted until all payments are
made. Class fees are based on the number of weeks a class meets. Returned checks will be charged an additional
$25.00. Full payment must be made within 48 hours to avoid disruption in your child’s schedule.
REFUNDS
If a class is not fully enrolled, the class may be cancelled. You will be notified and given a refund, or an alternative
class may be chosen. We understand that there may be times when a class is not what your child expected. A full
refund will be given if we are notified within 24 hours after the first class. Partial refunds will only be given if a child
is no longer able to participate due to medical reasons. Refunds are not issued for missed classes.
EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Regular scheduled classes are not held on early release days. A special activity or field trip will be planned. Children
must be registered in advance to attend any Early Release Day trips.
Monday February 12, 2018
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Partial scholarships are available to families who qualify. Please request a financial aid form from the director. In-
come verification in the form of W-2 or 4 current pay stubs must be submitted with the application.
All information provided will be kept confidential. Deadline for financial assistance is Fri. February 19, 2018.
CHILD PICK UP & ABSENCES
Children will only be released to those you have authorized on your child’s registration / emergency card. If there is
any change in pick up arrangements the director must be notified in advance. Only children ages 9 & up will be al-
lowed to walk home with parent/guardian permission. Please notify us my phone or email if your child will be absent
from the program.
TRANSPORTATION
Community Schools does not provide transportation from school to after school programming. Only children ages 9
& under, with parent permission, may ride the bus from another school and walk into the program.
LATE FEE POLICY
Instructors are not responsible for children after the class ending time. All children must be promptly picked up at
the end of class. There will be a late fee of $1.00 per minute for each minute you are late after the scheduled pick up
time. Late fees must be paid within 48 hours to avoid disrupting your child’s participation in the program. Chronic
lateness may result in suspension of your child’s participation in the program.
PROGRAM CLOSINGS
Classes are not held on city holidays, snow days or on days the Cambridge Public Schools are closed.
SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE
We welcome your contribution to assist us with providing scholarships to families in financial need. You may choose
to support a particular program or contribute to our general scholarship fund. Please stop by the Morse Community
School office to make a donation. We thank you for your support.
EQUAL ACCESS
The City of Cambridge, Department of Human Service Programs / Community Schools Division does not discriminate in providing services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, cultural heritage, political beliefs, sexual prefer-ences, marital status, or disability. The Department of Human Services will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information call 617-349-2000 (voice) or 617-492-0235.
INCLUSION POLICY
Department of Human Service Programs welcomes individuals with disabilities in all of its Out of School Time pro-grams. DHSP will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who meet the basic eligibility requirements of the OST Programs or who with the provision of reasonable accommodations will be able to meet the basic eligibility requirements to facilitate equal participation for those individuals in existing OST Programs.
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Please note: bus schedule does not apply to Fletcher Maynard and M.L. King Schools due to 4:00
pm dismissal time.
Community Schools Bus Policy The Community School Programs offer afterschool enrichment classes in every elementary school in Cambridge. Most children attend the classes at the Community School located in their school build-ing. Some families prefer to have their children attend classes in the school building located in their neighborhood. If an established bus route exists from a child’s school to the preferred Community School, very often the Cambridge Public Schools are able to transport children to that Community School. Parents/guardians need to make transportation arrangements with the Cambridge Public Schools.
In an effort to support families, beginning this year, a staff person from Community Schools will be available in front of the school to greet children under the age of 9 arriving by bus and will escort them into the school. Children age 9 and older who have parental permission may enter the school on their own.
To avoid disrupting ongoing classes and to support children’s full participation in the enrichment classes, children may arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of Community School Pro-gram and no later than 1 hour past the program start time. For a breakdown of the times by school that children may arrive for programs, please refer to the schedule below:
Cambridge Public Schools
Dismissal Times
Community Schools
Community Schools Approved
Arrival Times
Amigos 2:55 pm Amigos/Cambridgeport CS 2:45 – 4:00 pm
Cambridgeport 2:25 pm Elm Street CS 2:15 – 3:30 pm
Peabody 2:55 pm Fitzgerald CS 2:45 – 4:00 pm
Haggerty 1:55 pm Haggerty CS 2:00 – 3:00 pm
King Open 2:55 pm Harrington CS 2:45 – 4:00 pm
Graham and Parks 2:25 pm Linnaean CS 2:15 – 3:30 pm
Kennedy-Longfellow 1:55 pm Kennedy CS 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Morse 2:25 pm Morse CS 2:15 – 3:30 pm
Tobin 1:55 pm Tobin CS 2:00 – 3:00 pm
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2018 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER / PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2018
MON., DEC. 25– JAN. 1, 2018 Winter Break No School No Community School
MON., JAN. 15 Martin Luther King Day No School No Community School
MON., FEB. 19 Presidents Day No School No Community School
MON., FEB. 20-23 February Vacation week Vacation Week Activities @ Morse
WED., MARCH 7 (SNOW DATE MARCH 14)
Camp Info Night CRLS Cafeteria 6-8pm
FRI., MARCH 30 Good Friday No School No Community School
MON., APRIL 16 Patriots Day No School No Community School
TUES., APRIL 17-20 April Vacation Week Vacation Week Activities @ Amigos
MON., MAY 28 Memorial Day No School No Community School
FRI., JUNE 15 Eid al-Fitr No School No Community School
MON., JUNE 18 Last Day of School
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Homework Assistance
Description: Staff will assist
students with their homework
assignments. Once assignments are
completed students will spend the
remaining time with outdoor play,
solving educational games,
completing puzzles, reading, coloring
or drawing independently.
Grades: 1-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $100
Instructor: TBA
Kindergarten Choices
Description: This program offers
carefully planned activities to ensure
language, emerging literacy, cognitive
and physical skill development
combined with outdoor play and
interactive projects. We offer a wide
range of enrichment activities
throughout the week
Farrington Nature Linc
Description: Join Farrington Nature
Linc for an exploration of winter
wonderland in Cambridge. We will
discover how animals, plants, and
humans survive and thrive in winter
through hands-on activities, crafts,
and indoor and outdoor
games. Snow-dependent, we will
also get a chance to try snowshoeing
near the school, practicing floating on
snow! Come spring, we will shift our
focus to plants and flowers as
everything comes back to life after
their quiet winter. Older students will
focus their nature studies on
combining nature and engineering,
building structures and simple
machines out of natural and found
materials.
Grades: 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $140
Instructor: Farrington Nature Linc Staff
Mad Science
Description: “There’s Science
Everywhere!” Join the Mad Science
hands-on science fun - We’re crazy
about science and hope you are
too! In this program, we’ll have a
blast exploring science and how it
affects the world around us. There
will be exciting hands-on activities,
spectacular demonstrations, inquiry-
based discussions, and amazing
projects to make and take
home. We’ll explore the world’s most
abundant animal -bugs; investigate
the powerful processes that shape
the Earth and form rocks, minerals
and gems; try out different types of
simple machines such as levers,
incline planes, wheels, and pulleys;
and discover how hurricanes,
tornadoes and thunderstorms develop
and how powerful they can be! We’ll
also learn first hand how advances in
science and technology are behind
our favorite movie special effects and
much more!
Grades: 1-2 & 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $225
Instructor: Mad Science of North Boston Staff
Kicks and Crafts
Description: Kicks and Crafts will be
a class where your children will be
able to open up their creativity
through crafts and games. (making it
first, of course!) Your child will enjoy
the kicks of playing some games they
have made. But that's not it! Your
child will also express what is going
on in their head through art. The
games and art your child creates will
leave their faces filled with excitement
and enjoyment!
Grades: 3-5 & 1-2 Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00 Fee: $125 Instructor: Bana J.
Mini Market
Description: Has your child ever
wanted to run a store? Come join the
Mini Market! Your child will have the
opportunity to learn what it takes to
run a business, make their own
products, and eventually run their
own store!
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $125
Instructor: Mateo E.
Monday Classes
Grades: JK-K
Time Fee
2:45-3:45 $120 Outdoor Play
4:00-5:00 $120 Regular
Program
5:00-6:00 $120 Choices
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Gym Class Heroes
Description: Gym Class Heroes is
a fun class where children can play in
a safe and structured manner.
Children will learn to work as a team
and get their bodies moving, finding
productive ways to get their energy
out! This semester, Gym Games will
focus on tournament style games like
basketball, football, hockey, relay
races, obstacle courses, team
building exercises, and many more!
Your child will enjoy this fun class
while making friends and learning
about teamwork!
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 4:00-5:00 (Girls Only)
Fee: $125
Instructor: Casey M.
½ hour Piano Lessons
Description: Students will learn
the basics of how to play the piano
and perform at a recital. Students
are encouraged to practice at
home to reinforce instructional
sessions. We will use the school’s
piano for instruction at school.
Families are encouraged to
purchase a keyboard if you do not
have a piano at home. Priority
registration will be given to
parents who currently have
lessons.
Grades: JK-Adults
Time: 2:30-5:30
Fee: $375 (15 lessons)
Instructor: Alla V.
Choices
Description: Complete your
child’s day with a smile as he/she
spends extra time with friends
participating in interactive
structured activities such as play
dough, board games, Legos,
puzzles, coloring and more while
waiting to be picked up by a
parent or guardian. Weather
permitting; we will spend the last
hour outdoors or on the
playground. Check out our
information table in the main lobby
by the cafeteria for program
updates and special activities.
Grades: 1-5 Time: 5:00-6:00 Fee: $120
Instructor: MCS Staff
Monday Classes
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Homework Assistance
Description: Staff will assist
students with their homework
assignments. Once assignments
are completed students will spend
the remaining time with outdoor
play, solving educational games,
completing puzzles, reading,
coloring or drawing independently.
Grades: 1-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $100
Instructor: TBA
Kindergarten Choices
Description: This program
offers carefully planned activities
to ensure language, emerging
literacy, cognitive and physical
skill development combined with
outdoor play and interactive
projects. We offer a wide range of
enrichment activities throughout
the week.
Kids Test Kitchen
Description: Kids’ Test Kitchen is
on a mission to get young aspiring
chefs cooking, tasting, and
thinking about healthy ingredients!
We’ll meet each week and will
work together to prepare fun
snacks, entrées, and side dishes
whose key ingredients are known
to be really good for us! You can
expect us to get cheesy with a
nourishing version of a family
favorite, whip up something sweet,
and explore under-rated greens.
At the end of class your aspiring
chef will receive the main
ingredient, or a sample, so that
they can show off what they’ve
learned! “Kids’ Test Kitchen” is
created by Registered Dietitian
and mom, Emily Seward, who
brings her passion for connecting
with children and food to empower
and inspire the healthy eaters in
all of us.
Grades: 3-5 & 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $200
Instructor: KTK Staff
Wood Craft
Description: Each class will
have the opportunity to learn
about basic design and making a
variety of wood crafts that
accomplish different tasks.
Participants will be exposed to the
use of various power tools and
carpentry techniques.
Grades: 3-5 & 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $125
Instructor: Casey M
Beyond Bollywood
Description: In this class,
focused on providing a fun
learning experience, students will
learn about the technique and art
of performance through Bollywood
film and dance. Children will learn
the movements and choreography
introduced through Bollywood
music in an engaging and exciting
way. In addition, children will learn
about the history behind
Bollywood and the importance it
plays in the representation of
India.
Grades: 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $125
Instructor: Bana J.
Lets Play with Clay
Description: Students will learn
techniques for creating objects
with clay in a relaxed atmosphere
with emphasis on quiet play. We
will be using Model Magic and
Sculpy (non-ceramic clays) to
create beads and other basic
shapes.
Grades: 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45 Fee: $140 Instructor: Tamar E.
Art in the Spring
Description: Students will create artwork on seasonal themes using a variety of mediums. Projects will use painting, drawing, collaging and mixed mediums.
Grades: 3-5
Time: 4:00-5:00 Fee: $150 Instructor: Tamar E.
Tuesday Classes
Grades: JK-K
Time Fee
2:45-3:45 $120 Outdoor Play
4:00-5:00 $120 Regular
Program
5:00-6:00 $120 Choices
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Tuesday Classes
KnuckleBones - Fitness
Description: Knucklebones
Fitness will work to show children
their bodies’ abilities and provide
motivation for the upcoming Track
& Field season. The program will
include dynamic cross training
activities that will improve
participants’ fitness, agility,
stamina, and muscle conditioning.
Each class will include stretching,
game play, track & field and
evaluating participants’ ability in
various areas of fitness. Proper
athletic attire and sneakers are
required.
Grades: 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45
Fee: $140
Instructor: KnuckleBones Staff
Nature Heroes
Description: Protectors of the
Charles River at Magazine Beach.
The Charles River is an important
water source to many plants and
animals, including humans, but it
has a history of having poor water
quality. Come join Mass
Audubon’s naturalists and learn
how to protect the Charles River
by exploring nearby wildlife,
examining water quality, and
teaming up with other
organizations to help restore the
area! We will also play fun water-
related games and do an art
project as we learn what it takes to
become a nature hero.
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $125
Instructor: NH Staff
Knuckle Bones - Intro To Skate
Boarding
Description: Designed for
beginner skateboarders with little
to no experience, this class
teaches fundamental
skateboarding tricks and
skills. Concentrating on balance,
turning, accelerating, stopping,
transitions, dropping in, Ollies, and
a variety of other skills, we not
only teach tricks but help
participants develop the
confidence to apply them on their
own. Proper safety equipment
(helmet, knee and elbow pads,
and wrist guards) and skateboards
are required. For those that can't
bring them, they will be provided
but you must let us know upon
registration. Participants must
keep all safety gear on at all times
and wear athletic shoes.
Grades: 3-5 Time: 4:00-5:00 Fee: $140 Instructor: KnuckleBones Staff
Individual ½ hr Violin Lessons
Description: Students will learn
the basics of how to play the violin
and perform at a recital. Students
are encouraged to practice at
home to reinforce instructional
sessions. All students must have
their own violin for lessons &
practice. Families are encouraged
to rent a violin if you do not have
one at home. Registration is on a
first come first served basis;
however, a special consideration
may be given to students from the
previous semester when deemed
necessary by the director.
Grades: JK-Adults
Time: ½ hour slots 2:30-5:30
Fee: $350 (14 lessons)
Instructor: Ann Chuang
Choices
Description: Complete your
child’s day with a smile as they
spends extra time with friends
participating in interactive
structured activities such as play
dough, board games, Legos,
puzzles, coloring and more while
waiting to be picked up by a
parent or guardian. Weather
permitting; we will spend the last
hour outdoors or on the
playground. Please do not forget
to sign your child out for the day!
Grades: 1-5
Time: 5:00-6:00
Fee: $120
Instructor: MCS Staff
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Wednesday Classes
Homework Assistance Description: Staff will assist students with their homework assignments. Once assignments are completed students will spend the remaining time with outdoor play, solving educational games, completing puzzles, reading, coloring or drawing independently. Grades: 1-5 Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00 Fee: $100 Instructor: Nadia T.
Kindergarten Choices
Description: This program
offers carefully planned activities
to ensure language, emerging
literacy, cognitive and physical
skill development combined with
outdoor play and interactive
projects. We offer a wide range of
enrichment activities throughout
the week.
Science Magic Lab Description: Seeing sound, floating paper clips, and crawling rainbow foam? It’s a mad world out there and we’re going to use science to explore it! With emphasis on the basics of physics and chemistry, we will let little hands create crazy concoctions and wield the forces of nature. From dancing magnets to invisible ink to light paintings, we will experience the laws of nature hands-on. Grades: 1-2 Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00 Fee: $125 Instructor: Krishna S. .
Lego Engineers
When kids open up a
new Lego kit, they go right for the
instruction book. Moving quickly
through the wordless instructions
they can turn a large pile of
random-looking plastic shapes
into a sleek space cruiser or a
scene from a popular movie. After
the tattered instructions have
vanished and the original box has
been whisked away, kids get
creative—a medieval castle
becomes a stone-age helicopter, a
Jedi fighter prowls his beat in a
police car, the elements of a
martial arts dojo are intermingled
with a pirate ship.
Grades: 1-2 & 3-5 Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00 Fee: $150 Instructor: Casey M.
Super Soccer Stars Description: At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun and non-competitive educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement to ensure that each child improves at his or her own rate while having endless fun. Grades: 1-2 & 3-5 Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00 Fee: $105 Instructor: Super Soccer Staff
Young Poets
In the class, your child will learn variations of poetry through writing. Poetry will teach your child to be creative and enjoy writing. Some poetry like alliterations, Haikus, narrative poems, will help your child to indulge in the art of poetry. Writing will give your child the opportunity to use their creative minds and paint a picture with their thoughts. Through the art of poetry, your child will not only start to enjoy writing but also be creative writers.
Grades: 3-5 & 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $125
Instructor: Bana J.
Grades: JK-K
Time Fee
2:45-3:45 $120 Outdoor Play
4:00-5:00 $120 Program
5:00-6:00 $120 Choices
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Wednesday Classes
Morse Makers
Description: The Morse Makers is an afterschool opportunity for students to explore the foundations of computer science. Students will engage in design and engineering challenges, grow their computational thinking strategies and learn to problem solve as a team. Students will come to see themselves as makers of technology and media. Students will be exposed to some basic coding skills, using tools such as Scratch and resources from the Hour of Code. Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45
Fee: $150
Instructor: Jen L.
Girl Talk
Descriptions: A fun and exciting
class in which girls will have the
opportunity to participate in
activities and discussions geared
towards friendship, health &
fitness, beauty & etiquette,
community service and also in a
variety of arts, including
performing, visual, and culinary.
The girls will set a goal on the first
day to work towards throughout
the session. This class is all about
building self-esteem, friendships
and little leaders in our young
girls; but most importantly it is also
about having FUN, of which we
will have plenty!!
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45
Fee: $125
Instructor: Sophie B.
Individual ½ hour Violin or
Piano Lessons
Description: Students will learn the basics of how to play the violin or piano and perform at a recital. Students are encouraged to practice at home to reinforce instructional sessions. We will use the school’s piano for instruction at school. Families are encouraged to rent a violin or keyboard if you do not have one at home. Special consideration may be given to students from the previous semester when deemed necessary by the instructor.
Grades: JK-Adults
Time: 2:30-5:30
Fee: $375 (15 lessons)
Instructor: Ann Chuang
Choices
Description: Complete your child’s day with a smile as they spends extra time with friends participating in interactive structured activities such as play dough, board games, Legos, puzzles, coloring and more while waiting to be picked up by a parent or guardian. Weather permitting; we will spend the last hour outdoors or on the playground. Check out our information table in the main lobby by the cafeteria for program updates and special activities.
Grades: 1-5
Time: 5:00-6:00
Fee: $120.00
Instructor: MCS Staff
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Thursday Classes
Homework Assistance Description: Staff will assist students with their homework assignments. Once assignments are completed students will spend the remaining time with outdoor play, solving educational games, completing puzzles, reading, coloring or drawing independently. Grades: 1-5 Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00 Fee: $100 Instructor: Nadia T.
Kindergarten Choices
Description: This program
offers carefully planned activities
to ensure language, emerging
literacy, cognitive and physical
skill development combined with
outdoor play and interactive
projects. We offer a wide range of
enrichment activities throughout
the week .
Mysterious Nature
The natural world is full of complexity and beauty, and we want to explore it! Watch butterflies grow, see the world as a rattlesnake does, and learn how we discovered that chickens are living dinosaurs. From holding fossils to growing plants, we will introduce the colorful field of biology and delve into nature. Grades: 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $125
Instructor: Krishna S.
Jewelry Making:
Dress up your wardrobe with a little bit of handmade flair. This class will give you a chance to make one of a kind jewelry and accessories that are suited to your taste. You will learn a variety of skills like beading, braiding, sewing and more as you design unique, wearable art. Come and unleash your creative style! Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $135
Instructor: Elin W.
All Star Sports
This class encourages students to workout their bodies and understand the importance of exercising. Through weekly games and a variety of sports, students will work together and learn new ways to enjoy physical activity.
Grades: 1-2 & 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $120
Instructor: Casey M.
Group Guitar
in Group Guitar, students get to learn
how to play their favorite songs.
Students will learn about sound,
music notation, tablature, tempo,
rhythm, technique and chords. Learn
to play any style of music you desire.
Learn to play a musical instrument
with performer, recording artist,
composer and educator, Javier
Rosario.
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45
Fee: $150
Instructor: Javier R.
Cooking with Cara
Description: In this class, students
are beginning to develop their
cooking skills. Cutting, chopping,
stirring and mixing, and teamwork!
Each child works in partnership
others participants to create a
different snack every week.
Grades: 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $150
Instructor: Cara S.
Grades: JK-K
Time Fee
2:45-4:00 $120 Outdoor Play
4:00-5:00 $120 Program
5:00-6:00 $120 Choices
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Thursday Classes
Morse Digital Gamers
Description: Morse Gamers is a class for students who are interested in designing their own video game. Students will work through the process of designing, creating, playing, testing, redesigning and sharing a video game. Students will practice thinking like designers and gamers by considering the answers to questions such as: what makes a game fun to play? How do you find the balance between fun and challenging? Through the act of designing their own video game, students will develop an appreciation for the art, writing and engineering that go into game design. Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45
Fee: $150
Instructor: Jen L.
Individual ½ hour Piano
Lessons
Description: Students will learn the basics of how to play the piano and perform at a recital. Students are encouraged to practice at home to reinforce instructional sessions. We will use the school’s piano for instruction at school. Families are encouraged to rent a keyboard if you do not have a piano at home. Special consideration may be given to students from the previous semester when deemed necessary by the director.
Grades: JK-Adults
Time: 2:30-5:30
Fee: $375 (15 lessons)
Instructor: Ann Chuang
Choices
Description: Complete your child’s day with a smile as he/she spends extra time with friends participating in interactive structured activities such as play dough, board games, Legos, puzzles, coloring and more while waiting to be picked up by a parent or guardian. Weather permitting; we will spend the last hour outdoors or on the playground. Check out our information table in the main lobby by the cafeteria for program updates and special activities.
Grades: 1-5
Time: 5:00-6:00
Fee: $120
Instructor: MCS Staff
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Friday Classes
Homework Assistance Description: Staff will assist students with their homework assignments. Once assignments are completed students will spend the remaining time with outdoor play, solving educational games, completing puzzles, reading, coloring or drawing independently. Grades: 1-5 Time: 2:45-3:45 Fee: $100 Instructor: TBA
Kindergarten Choices
Description: This program
offers carefully planned activities
to ensure language, emerging
literacy, cognitive and physical
skill development outdoor play
and interactive projects. We offer
a wide range of enrichment
activities throughout the week.
Artful Adventures by the MFA
Description: Join an instructor
from the Artful Adventures
program at the Museum of Fine
Arts, Boston in exploring, creating
and learning about fascinating
objects and beautiful artwork from
around the world! Each week
students will learn about some of
the art from the Museum's
encyclopedic collection and have
a chance create their very own.
Lessons and projects will vary
week to week. Topics include
painting on canvas, clay
sculptures, masks, Egyptian art
and fantastic creatures.
Grades: 1-2 & 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $115
Instructor: MFA Staff
Funky Friday Science Edition
Description: Does your child like science experiments? In this class, children will be able to do fun science experiments that they will enjoy. These creative activities, such as making glowing bouncy balls and trying edible slime, will leave your children wanting to make them at home. Funky ‘science’ Friday is a class where your child will start off the weekend with something fun to take home and play with for hours or days!
Grades: 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00 Fee: $125 Instructor: Bana J.
Origami with Maria
Description: The Japanese art of folded paper is more exciting than taking a flat piece of paper and folding it into a small sculpture. We will learn how to fold a butterfly, a six piece modular box and a crane.
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00 Fee: $115 Instructor: Maria D.
Cooking with Cara
Description: In this class
students are beginning to develop
their cooking skills. Cutting,
chopping, stirring and mixing, and
teamwork! Each child works in
partnership with other participants
to create a different snack every
week. This is a two hour program.
The extended time is intended to
enable our participants to gain
more experience by preparing and
cooking more in-depth recipes.
This program will necessitate an
extended amount of patience and
concentration from its participants
over the two hour period.
Grades: 3-5 Time: 2:45-5:00 Fee: $225 Instructor: Cara S.
Dodgeball
Description: Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge! This is a great afternoon activity for all ages! Dodgeball is a fun and interesting game where students of all ages come together and play! Of course, positive behavior and good sportsmanship is a must! This is a safe and fun environment where students learn how to play Dodgeball with soft foam balls.
Grades: 3-5
Time: 2:45-3:45 & 4:00-5:00
Fee: $125
Instructor: Casey M.
Grades: JK-K
Time Fee
2:45-4:00 $120 Outdoor Play
4:00-5:00 $120 Program
5:00-6:00 $120 Choices
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Friday Classes
Theater
Description: In theater, students will engage in the art of storytelling and bringing not only their own stories to life but also the stories of their classmates. Students will become better listeners as they explore their emotions and create short, one minute mini-plays on themes like imagination, family, vacation and learning.
Grades: 1-2
Time: 2:45-3:45
Fee: $135
Instructor: Cambridge Performance Project Staff
Yoga
Description: Kids will test out their balance and go on creative adventures through a myriad of poses, shapes, and sounds. Using yoga props and mats, children will connect and engage with their bodies and minds through breath, movement, and play as they challenge themselves safely with alongside their classmates.
Grades: 1-2
Time: 4:00-5:00
Fee: $135
Instructor: Cambridge Performance Project Staff
Choices
Description: Complete your child’s day with a smile as he/she spends extra time with friends participating in interactive structured activities such as play dough, board games, Legos, puzzles, coloring and more while waiting to be picked up by a parent or guardian. Weather permitting; we will spend the last hour outdoors or on the playground.
Grades: 1-5
Time: 5:00-6:00
Fee: $120
Instructor: MCS Staff
Individual ½ hour Piano
Lessons
Description: Students will learn the basics of how to play the piano and perform at a recital. Students are encouraged to practice at home to reinforce instructional sessions. We will use the school’s piano for instruction at school. Families are encouraged to purchase a keyboard if you do not have a piano at home. Registration is on a first come first serve basis, however a special consideration may be given to students from the previous semester.
Grades: JK-Adults
Time: 2:30-5:30
Fee: $325 (13 lessons)
Instructor: Alla V.
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Schedule: 12:25 - Morse School Release
100 - 5:00 Program
5:30-6:00 Pick-up At Morse
Be sure to bring: Snack
Jacket
Bottled Water
Anything else you might need!
Parents are responsible for pick-up and drop-off to the Morse school if their school release time does not coincide with the trip departure time.
Grades JK – Gr 5 Tues. March 13, 2018 - Metro Rock
69 Norman St #9, Everett, MA 02149
Grades JK – Gr 5 Wed. May 16, 2018 - New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Grades JK – Gr 5 Wed. June 6, 2018 - Community School Fun Day (Weather Permitting)
Early Release Day Sign-ups
Department of Human Service Programs
Morse Community School 40 Granite Street Cambridge MA 02139 617-349-6291
The Morse Community School now allows for sign-ups on all three dates! Trip
location are below.
Department of Human Services
Morse Community School
Community Schools Division
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Early Release Day Registration
Students will be provided with snack and engaging group activities such as art, science,
literacy, gym games, and outdoor activities.
Check the boxes below for the days you would like to sign up:
Grades JK – Gr 5 Tues. March 13, 2018 Cost: $45
Grades JK – Gr 5 Wed. May 16, 2018 Cost: $45
Grades JK – Gr 5 Wed. June 6, 2018 Cost: $45
Total: ____________
Full Payment and registration must be submitted jointly and is due the week before each Early Release Day to the Community School Office.
Child’s Name: _____________________________ Room # _________ Grade:______
Address: _______________________________ Phone: _________________________
Parent / Guardian: ________________________ Cell # ________________________
Emergency Contact: Name ____________________ Phone: _____________________
My child will be picked up by 6:00 by: _______________________________________
My child has an IEP: YES __________ NO ____________
My child has the following allergies / medical condition / Epi-Pen or Inhaler
_______________________________________________________________________
PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: _________________________________________
The City of Cambridge, Community Schools Division does not discriminate in providing services on the basis
of race, religion, national origin, cultural heritage, political beliefs, sexual preference, marital status or
disability. The Community School Program will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in
alternative formats and reasonable modifications in policies to qualified individuals with disabilities upon
request. TTY/TDD: 617-492-0235
PLEASE CALL YOUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFICE AT 617-349-6291 FOR MORE
INFORMATION
City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs / Community Schools Division.
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Morse Community School - Application Form
Monday February 26, 2018 – Friday June 22, 2018
Child’s Name ______________________________ Female _____ Male _____ DOB ______________ Age ____ Teacher ______________________________________ Grade _____________ Room #_________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________ Ethnicity - Please identify my child as: African American_____ Caucasian_____ Hispanic_____ Asian_____ Haitian_____ Other_____ Parent/Guardian Name (1) ____________________________________________ Relationship___________________________ Home Number__________________ Cell Number________________________ Work Number __________________ Email Address __________________________________________ (please print clearly) Parent/Guardian Name (2) ____________________________________________ Relationship___________________________ Home Number___________________ Cell Number______________________ Work Number ___________________ Email Address __________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name (1)___________________________________________ Relationship____________________ Home Number____________________ Cell Number_____________________ Work Number ___________________ Emergency Contact Name (2)___________________________________________ Relationship____________________ Home Number___________________ Cell Number______________________ Work Number ___________________ Does your child have any allergies or medical conditions that we should be aware of? Yes______ No_______ If yes, please describe: __________________________________________________________________________________ Does your child have an Epi Pen? Yes______ No______ Does your child have an inhaler? Yes______ No______ I hereby give permission for my child to participate in all Morse Community School activities and trips. Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ I hereby give permission for my child to walk home when class is dismissed (Age 9+ only). Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ I give my permission to the City of Cambridge/Community Schools to use photographic and video images of my child and family for publicity purposes. I acknowledge that publicity could include the use of our names and images in any slide shows, websites, social media, or articles submitted for publication and distribution. Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
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Youth Centers
o Area IV Pre-teen
o Area IV MSP
o Frisoli Pre-teen
o Frisoli MSP
o Gately Pre-teen
o Gately MSP
o Russell Pre-teen
o Russell MSP
(MSP=Middle School Partnership)
Community Schools (CS)
o Amigos/CPort CS
o Elm Street CS
o Fitzgerald CS
o Fletcher Maynard CS
o Haggerty CS
o Harrington CS
o Kennedy CS
o King CS
o Linnaean CS
o Morse CS
o Tobin CS
I hereby authorize the Department of Human Services (DHSP) to observe my child in his/her school day
classroom or program and to discuss my child’s educational, physical, medical, psychological and/or other
needs with his/her teachers, specialists, therapists, medical providers and other caregivers for the purpose of
evaluating his/her participation in DHSP’s out of school time (OST) and preschool programs.
Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print): __________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________ Date: ______________
I decline authorization: ______________________________________ Date: ______________
PERMISSION TO OBTAIN STUDENT RECORDS
(IEP, 504 Plan, behavior plans)
I hereby authorize my child’s school/program to release my child’s records including his/her Individualized Education
Program (IEP), Behavioral Intervention Plan and/or Section 504 Plan. DHSP will not disclose the content of any such
records to any other party without my written consent, except as DHSP may be required by law to do so. All records
will be used for the purpose of evaluating my child’s participation in DHSP’s out of school time (OST) programs.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________ Date: ______________
I decline authorization: ________________________________ Date: ______________
Afterschool Childcare
o Fletcher Maynard K-3
o King K-2
o King 2-5
o Morse K-2
o Morse 3-5
o Peabody K-2
o Peabody 2-5
o King Open Extended Day (KOED)
Preschool Childcare
o East Cambridge
o Haggerty
o King Open
o M. L. King
o Morse
o Peabody
Recreation
o Camp Rainbow
o The Cambridge Prgm
o War Memorial Prgms
City of Cambridge
Department of Human Service Programs
Information Release Form – Spring 2018
City of Cambridge ∙ 51 Inman Street ∙ Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-1102
Voice: 617-349-6200 ∙ TTY/TDD: 617-492-0235 ∙ Fax: 617-349-6248
I am applying for: (Please check all your program choice(s).)
Please Circle One: NEW STUDENT RETURNING STUDENT
PRINT CHILD”S NAME NAME OF SCHOOL
For Official
Use Only:
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Room E2
2:45-3:45
Homework
Assistance
Grades 1-5
TBA
$100
Homework
Assistance
Grades 1-5
TBA
$100
Homework
Assistance
Grades 1-5
Nadia T.
$100
Homework
Assistance
Grades 1-5
Nadia T.
$100
Homework
Assistance
Grades 1-5
TBA
$100
Cafeteria
2:45-3:45
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Farrington
Nature Linc
Grades 1-2
FNL Staff
Mad Science
Grades 1-2
MS Staff
$120
$140
$225
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Kids Test Kitchen
Grades 3-5
KTK Staff
Wood Craft
Grades 3-5
Casey M.
$120
$200
$125
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Science Magic Lab
Grades 1-2
Krishna S.
$120
$125
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Mysterious Nature
Grades 1-2
Krishna S.
$120
$125
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Artful Adven-tures MFA
Grades 1-2
MFA Staff
Funky Friday: Science Edi-
tion
Grades 1-2
Bana J.
$120
$115
$125
Music
Room D43
2:45-3:45
Kicks and Crafts
Grades 3-5
Bana J.
$125
Beyond Bolly-wood
Grades 1-2
Bana J.
$125
Lego
Engineers
Grades 1-2
Casey M.
$150
Jewelry
Making
Grades 3-5
Elin W.
$135
Origami by Maria
Grades 3-5
Maria D.
$115
Teacher’s
Room D9
2:45-3:45
Mini Market
Grades 3-5
Mateo E.
$125
Lets Play with Clay
Grades 1-2
Tamar E.
$140
Girl Talk
Grades 3-5
Sophie B.
$125
Cooking with Cara
Grades 1-2
Cara S.
$150
Cooking with Cara
Part 1 of 2
Grades 3-5
Cara S.
$225
Gym
2:45-3:45
Gym Class
Heroes
Grades 3-5
Casey M.
$125
Knuckle Bones—Fitness
Grades 1-2
KB Staff
$140
Super
Soccer
Grades 1-2
SS Staff
$105
All Star Sports
Grades 1-2
Casey M.
$120
Dodge Ball
Grades 3-5
Casey M
$125
Audi.
2:45-3:45
Nature Heroes
Grades 3-5
HS Staff
$125
Young Poets
Grades 3-5
Bana J.
$125
Group Guitar
Grades 3-5
Javier R.
$150
Theater
Grades 1-2
CPP Staff
$135
Computer Lab/ Hall-
way
Morse Makers
Grades 3-5
Jen L.
$150
Morse Digital Gamers
Grades 3-5
Jen L.
$150
Session Fee Session Fee Session Fee Session Fee Session Fee
Total Cost
Kinder Choice classes are for 4 and 5 yr olds only.*** To select classes circle cost of each class desired.
MORSE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Spring 2018 REG. FORM
Child's Name:_______________________
Grade:___________
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Room E2
4:00-5:00
Homework
Assistance
Grades 1-5
TBA
$100
Homework
Assistance
Grades 1-5
TBA
$100
Homework
Assistance
Grades 1-5
Nadia T.
$100
Homework
Assistance
Grades 1-5
Nadia T.
$100
Cafeteria
4:00-5:00
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Farrington
Nature Link
Grades 1-2
FNL Staff
Mad Science
Grades 3-5
MS Staff
$120
$140
$225
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Kids Test
Kitchen
Grades 1-2
KTK Staff
Wood Craft
Grades 1-2
Casey M.
$120
$200
$125
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Science Magic Lab
Grades 1-2
Krishna S.
$120
$125
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Mysterious Nature
Grades 1-2
Krishna S.
$120
$125
Kinder Choice
Grades JK-K
MCS Staff
Artful Adven-tures MFA
Grades 3-5
MFA Staff
Funky Friday: Science Edi-
tion
Grades 1-2
Bana J.
$120
$115
.$125
Music
Room D43
4:00-5:00
Kicks and Crafts
Grades 1-2
Bana J.
$125
Beyond Bolly-wood
Grades 1-2
Bana J.
$125
Lego Engineers
Grades 3-5
Casey M.
$150
Jewelry Making
Grades 3-5
Elin W.
$135
Origami by Maria
Grades 3-5
Maria D.
$115
Teacher’s
Room D9
4:00-5:00
Mini Market
Grades 3-5
Mateo E.
$125
Art in The Spring
Grades 3-5
Tamar E.
$150
Cooking with Cara
Grades 1-2
Cara S.
$150
Cooking with Cara
Part 2 of 2
Grades 3-5
Cara S.
Gym 4:00-5:00
Gym Class Heroes
(Girls Only)
Grades 3-5
Casey M.
$125
Knuckle Bones—
Skateboard-ing
Grades 3-5
KB Staff
$140
Super
Soccer
Grades 3-5
SS Staff
$105
All-Star Sports
Grades 3-5
Casey M.
$120
Dodge Ball
Grades 3-5
Casey M
$125
Audi.
4:00-5:00
Nature Heroes
Grades 3-5
HS Staff
$125
Young Poets
Grades 1-2
Bana J.
$125
Yoga
Grades 1-2
CPP Staff
$135
Computer Lab/ Hall-
way
Session Fee Session Fee Session Fee Session Fee Session Fee
Total Cost
K- Choice Classes are for 4 and 5 yr olds
only.*** To select classes circle cost of each class desired. Circle the time for private lessons.
MORSE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Fall 2017 REG. FORM
Child's Name:_______________________
Grade:___________
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Monday Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Ensemble
Room D48
Circle the
desired
lesson
starting
time.
Piano
Lessons (15)
JK- Adults
Alla V.
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
$375
Violin or Piano
Lessons (14)
JK-Adults
Ann Chuang
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
$350
Violin or Piano
Lessons (15)
JK-Adults
Ann Chuang
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
$375
Violin or Piano
Lessons (15)
JK-Adults
Ann Chuang
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
$375
Piano
Lessons (13)
JK-Adults
Alla V.
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
$325
Music
Room
D43
5:00-6:00
Choices
JK-5 $120
Choices
JK-5 $120
Choices
JK-5 $120
Choices
JK-5 $120
Choices
JK-5 $120
Session
Fee
Session
Fee
Session
Fee
Session
Fee
Session
Fee
TOTAL COST
Total Cost per week
(Add all Totals from Prior Pages)
Total 1: $
Registration Fee
(Due once during the school year)
Total 2: $ 25.00 / child
Total fees due + registration fee Total 3: $
Payment Plan Option: The total cost for enrollment can be made in four payments which are
due on the following dates.
Payment 1 Due at Signup or February 16, 2018 $
Payment 2 Due March 16, 2018 $
Payment 3 Due April 13, 2018 $
Payment 4 Due May 18, 2018 $
K-Choice classes are for 4 and 5 yr olds only.*** To select classes circle cost of each class desired.
MORSE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Spring 2018 REG. FORM
Child's Name:________________
Grade:_______