EXPANDING HORIZONS 2014-2015
SUFFIELD’S AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
FALL SESSION: October 16 – November 24
McALISTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
EXPANDING HORIZONS, Suffield School’s after-school enrichment program, will once
again be offered to McAlister Intermediate School students during the fall of 2014. This
program is intended to provide intermediate students with interesting and challenging
courses in academics, fine arts and technology. Enrolled students will explore new topics of
interest, extend their knowledge in a given area, and actively participate in pursuing
different pathways to learning.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
 This is the first session of
EXPANDING HORIZONS for this
year. It will run from Thurs. Oct.16
through Mon. Nov 24 with courses
occurring on Monday OR Thursday
afternoons.
 Courses for students in Grades 3-5
will be held at McAlister Intermediate
School from 3:20-4:20 p.m.
 Registration forms are due back to
school by Tuesday Oct. 14.
 All participating students will stay in
their classrooms until 3:20 p.m., work
on homework, eat their snack (brought
from home), and be dismissed directly
to their Expanding Horizons location.
SNACK WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY
THE SCHOOL.
 Parents will be responsible for
providing transportation home.
PLEASE NOTE:Children must be picked up
promptly at 4:20 in the gym at McAlister.
PLEASE NOTE:
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It is important that you review and
discuss the course offerings with your
child carefully. Children enjoy and
benefit from enrichment experiences in
which they are truly interested.
Each course description includes specific
days, dates, and fees.
A student may register for up to two
courses, but a separate check for each
course must be included. The course
fee includes all course materials.
Classes will be taught by teachers or
specialists in their fields.
Enrollment in all classes is limited and
class participation will be done on a first
come, first serve basis . If there is
insufficient enrollment, a class may be
cancelled.
If you have any questions, contact Melanie Motter, Expanding Horizons Coordinator,
at 668-3830 or email mmotter@.suffield.org
LEGOMANIA Grades 3, 4, & 5
COURSE FEE: $25
Lego games, Lego structures, and Lego free-build! It’s all about Legos, Legos, and more
Legos! We have the Legos, you have the creativity!
Class Limit: 12
Class Dates: MONDAYS-Oct 20, 27 Nov 3,10, 17,24
Instructor: Mrs. Longo
CARTOONING – Grades 3, 4, & 5
COURSE FEE: $ 25
Come join Mr. Stromoski, nationally renowned cartoonist, and learn how to draw your own
REALLY COOL cartoon characters! You will be amazed at the end of each class how many
things you can draw all by yourself…maybe you too can become a cartoonist!
Class Limit: 15
Class dates: MONDAYS – Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Nov 24
Instructor: Mr. Stromoski
CHESS,CHECKERS, & CARDS
Grades 3, 4, &5
COURSE FEE: $25
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon playing the three Cs – Chess, Checkers, and Cards!
We’ll play some great games like Life and Crazy Eights! Whether you’re a beginner or an
advanced player, we invite you to come enjoy these classic games.
Class Limit: 12
Class Dates: THURSDAYS – Oct 16, 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Mrs. Longo
ACTIVE GAMES FOR BOYS– Grades 3 ,4, and 5
COURSE FEE $25
Cooperative games played for FUN and EXERCISE. Participants must wear sneakers and
activity clothes. Students will be involved in non-competitive games that require teamwork
and problem solving.
Class Limit: 12 students
Class Dates: MONDAYS – Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Instructor: Terry Antrum
YOGA
Grades 3,
4,
and 5
COURSE FEE:$40
A yoga practice class for kids to foster balance, flexibility and fun! Using breathing exercises,
traditional yoga poses and relaxation techniques, we will work on focus, self-respect, and building
community. Yoga mat included in fee.
Class Limit: 12
Class Dates: THURSDAYS – Oct 16, 23, 30 NOV 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Mrs. Little
PHOTOGRAPHY!
Grades 3, 4 & 5
COURSE FEE: $25
In this 6 session class, you will spend 4 sessions learning about and practicing some
photography basics such as: background, shooting from different perspectives, a
photographers rule of thirds, how to avoid camera shake, using zoom and “filling the frame”
points of interest, tilted horizon, and choosing what to photograph. In the final 2 sessions,
the focus will be editing your work and how to take one image and create many looks using an
online tool you can access from home. ** PLEASE NOTE: Students participating in this
class MUST sign a photo permission waiver (see last page of Expanding Horizons
brochure) as well as supply their own digital camera with removable SD card.
Class Limit: 10
Class Dates: THURSDAYS – Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Mrs. Meyer
CREATIVE CRAFTS for Grades 3&4 ONLY
COURSE FEE: $40
We will make at least two fun and useful projects using your imagination and creativity!
Show off your individuality and make some great pieces to share with family and friends!
Bring your best crafting thoughts and ideas. All materials included in course fee.
Boys and girls invited.
Class Limit: 8
Class Dates: MONDAYS -Oct 20, 27 Nov 3, 10,17, 24
Instructor: Mrs. Surmolian
CREATIVE CRAFTS for Grades 5 ONLY
COURSE FEE: $40
We will make at least two fun and useful projects using your imagination and creativity!
Show off your individuality and make some great pieces to share with family and friends!
Bring your best crafting thoughts and ideas. All materials included in course fee.
Boys and girls invited.
Class Limit: 8
Class Dates: THURSDAYS -Oct 16, 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Mrs. Surmolian
FILL OUT FORM BELOW/PLEASE ENCLOSE PAYMENT WITH YOUR FORM
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Expanding Horizons
Registration Form
McAlister Intermediate School
Please mark course choices next to
course title. Indicate 1st and 2nd
choices. Also, please indicate if
you want only one of your choices
or both courses.
It is important that you make out a
separate check for each course
(if registering for more than one).
In the event your child is not able
to participate, checks will be
returned to you.
Make checks payable to McAlister
Intermediate School.
Registration forms are due by
Friday Oct. 14th at 3 pm.
Registration forms not
accompanied by a check will be
returned.
Student’s Name___________________
Grade_____
Teacher_____________
Parent Name_____________________
Phone __________________________
Parent Signature __________________
 __ I want only 1 of the choices below
 __ I want both of the courses checked below
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Creative Crafts gr3-4(Mon.)
Legomania (Mon.)
Active Games for Boys (Mon.)
Cartooning(Mon.)
Creative Crafts gr 5 (Thurs)
Chess,Checkers, & Cards(Thurs.)
Photography(Thurs.)
Yoga (Thurs.)
Emergency Information
(Must be completely filled out for child to
attend Expanding Horizons.)
Emergency number where you can be
reached during Expanding Horizons hours:
_______________________________
Important Medical/Allergy information:
_______________________________
Family Doctor:____________________
Phone:__________________________
Family Dentist:___________________
Phone:__________________________
Hospital Preference:_______________
Please list person readily available to call if
parent is unavailable:
1.______________________________
Phone:__________________________
2.______________________________
Phone:__________________________
I understand that in case of an emergency,
every effort will be made to contact me or
my designated emergency people. In the
event that no one can be reached,
appropriate interventions will be taken in the
best interest of the child.
Parent’s Signature:
______________________________
Date:__________________________
REMINDER: NO SNACK IS PROVIDED.
If you would like your child to have a
snack, please provide one from home.
PHOTO RELEASE
I understand that during the Expanding
Horizons courses, students in the
different activities may be photographed.
I further understand that these
photographs may be shared in the school
on bulleting boards, in school/program
newsletters, or they may be sent to local
newspapers for publication in stories
about Expanding Horizons.
I ___DO/ ___DO NOT give my
permission for my child,
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To be included in any photographs taken
during the Expanding Horizons program.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
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Date:________________