Sunset Elementary Fall After School Enrichment Classes: 9/8/14-12/18/14 Online Enrollment Begins: Wednesday 9/3/14 thru Friday 9/5/14 at Midnight (or when MAX enrollment is met) Qiao Ji Mandarin Language & Chinese Culture MONDAY–THURSDAY Grades K AND Grades 1st–5th Day: Mon-Thurs. (9/8/14-12/18/14). On Fridays there will be a one-hour abacus math and Chinese calligraphy study for all grades. Time: Grades K: 2:40-3:50pm*, room 116. Grades 1st–5th: 2:40-3:50pm*, room A-2 Cost: $660 * Depending on enrollment, a second session from 3:50-5:00 may open up. Description: Our study program incorporates Chinese philosophy, arts and cultural learning. Students will learn approximately 120 Chinese word characters during the first year of study. The program teaches the traditional form of Chinese writing, and the material is equivalent to the Chinese immersion program that the SFUSD uses. We are hoping to develop this program into a six-year K-5 program. This is the first year and each subsequent year we will add a new grade level of study. Enrollment will automatically roll over for spring semester (no need to reenroll). Class limit: 30 students. Enroll in person at Sunset Elementary TU 9/2-FRI 9/5 from 8:30-9:30. Enroll by phone from 10:00am-6:00pm on 9/2-9/5. Registration will close when class is full. Contact for enrollment or class content questions: Wei Liu, ph.: 415-680-5465, Email: longmarch@comcast.net Engineering for Kids TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS, Grades K-2nd on Tuesdays, Grades 3rd – 5th on Thursdays Day: Grades K – 2nd: Tuesdays (9/9/14-12/16/14) Grades 3rd -5th: Thursdays (9/11/14 – 12/18/14) Time: 2:40-3:50pm Cost: $250 Where: Tuesdays: rm. 105, Thursdays: Library Description: Through exciting and educational science, engineering and robotics activities, kids are empowered with hands-on tools to spark their creativity and imagination. Class min. is 10, max is 12. Enroll Online: https://www.engineeringforkids.com/location/sanfrancisco/classes *Make sure to register for the correct grade level. Contact for enrollment questions: Juanita Leung, ph.: 415-994-6587 Email:sanfrancisco@engineeringforkids.net Website: https://engineeringforkids.com Tree Frog Treks WEDNESDAYS, Grades K-1st Day: Wednesdays (9/10/14-12/17/114) Time: 2:40-3:50pm Cost: $210 Where: Room 103 Description: Tree Frog Treks teaches fun interactive after-school science enrichment classes that introduce kids to concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science and natural history while allowing them to meet and hold live rescued reptiles and amphibians. Enroll Online: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/TreeFrogTreksLLC Contact for enrollment questions: Ms. Erin Elizabeth Dal Ferro, Programs Manager, ph.: (415) 876-3764, Email: info@treefrogtreks.com Provider Website: treefrogtreks.com Creative Writing THURSDAYS, Grades 3rd-5th Day: Thursdays (9/11/14 – 12/18/14) Time: 2:40-3:50pm Cost: $260 Where: Room A-1 Description: "Take My Word For It!" is a word incubator--a place where kids can feel safe and supported while they grow as writers. Designed especially for young authors, this program reminds kids that when it comes to their imaginations, the sky's the limit. Class maximum is 15. Enroll Online: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/TakeMyWordForIt Contact for enrollment questions: Emily Phillips, Program Coordinator, ph.: (510) 388-1548, Email: tmwfimaven@gmail.com Provider Website: www.takemywordforit.net OVER FOR MORE CLASSES Chess FRIDAYS, Grades 1st -5th Day: Fridays (8/12/14-12/19/14) Time: 2:40-3:50pm Cost: $195 Where: Library Description: Studies have found that chess improves test results in reading, science, and math, and encourages growth in critical cognitive skills. Students at all levels of skill are welcome! Class includes 20 minutes of instruction and 40 minutes of supervised play. Class maximum is 20. Enroll Online: http://www.berkeleychessschool.org/admin/forms/show/669 Contact: Jamie Nicholson, ph.: (510) 843-0150, Email: programs@berkeleychessschool.org Provider website: www.berkeleychessschool.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------Additional Enrollment Details: Scholarships are available. Please contact individual providers for details. Enrollment for all enrichment classes begins on Wednesday 9/3/14 and ends Friday 9/5/14 at midnight or when MAX enrollment is met, whichever comes first. All enrichment classes begin the week of September 8, 2014. All enrichment classes end the week of December 15, 2014. All enrichment classes have enrollment caps. Enrollment will be closed after max enrollment cap is met. Siblings must be enrolled individually – NO EXCEPTIONS! Enrichment classes have class minimums. If the minimum enrollment for a class is NOT met, the class will be canceled. You will be alerted by the Sunset Program Coordinator (Carrie Davis) and refunded by provider. All enrichment classes have a late pick-up policy. Parents will get specific details from provider. You will be asked for emergency contact information during the enrollment process. If your child/ren are NOT enrolled in the After School Learning Program, they MUST picked up AT 3:50 PM at the designated classroom. Child/ren in the Excel After School Learning Program should be picked up at their usual Excel pick-up location between 5:45 pm and 6:00 pm. At 3:50 pm the Enrichment class providers will escort your child/ren to the Excel After School Learning Program, where program staff will check them in. Enrichment classes follow the school calendar. When school is closed, no enrichment classes take place. enrichment classes will take place the week of parent/teacher conferences No enrichment classes will take place the week of Thanksgiving Break: Week of 11/24/14. No Enrollment is available online and by phone for all enrichment classes. Online enrollment is preferred. Please see details on the reverse side of this flier. Payment for enrichment classes should be made directly to the provider of the class via ONLINE enrollment or in some cases, by email/phone. See reverse side of this flier for details. DO NOT leave payment for enrichment classes with Sunset Elementary teachers, the office, or the PTA. Contact the provider directly! Specific questions about enrichment classes should be directed to the class provider listed on the reverse side of this flier. Sunset Elementary teachers and PTA will not be able to answer specific questions. For general questions about after school enrichment programs at Sunset Elementary School please contact: Samantha Schoech, Enrichment Program Coordinator at: afterschool@sunset-pta.org