Norwood PTO Enrichment Program
Winter 2010
Session 1 (February 2,3,4,9,10,11,23,24,25 March 2,3,4)
Session 2: (march 9,10,11,16,17,18,23,24,25 April 6,7,8)

It is our pleasure to present the winter 2010 session of the Norwood PTO Enrichment Program.  We have added new and different clubs this session while attempting to keep class sizes small, so the children can benefit from individualized attention. We welcome ideas for new classes, and are already planning for the next session. The program starts on Tuesday February 2, 2010 . Classes meet from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm unless otherwise indicated. Please check the class descriptions for exact meeting dates.  Questions? E-mail Stacy Klein at stacy@kleinlegalresearch.com or Karen Simon at karen103@optonline.net.

ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT
Classes are open to all public and private school children in the area.  Children must be in the indicated grade level to be admitted to a class, unless approved by the instructor.  Norwood Public School students receive priority during registration night.  Class size is limited and classes are filled on a first-come, first served basis.  Classes are subject to cancellation or combination due to insufficient enrollment. Classroom assignments will be provided before the first day of class.  Students are expected to maintain behavioral standards consistent with school policy or will be removed from the program with no refund.

REGISTRATION
Registration will take place on Tuesday January 19th at 6:00 pm in the Library of Norwood Public School.  Payment must be paid by check, payable to the Norwood PTO.  No refunds will be made.  Please note that during registration night, spots will be filled on a first come basis for Norwood Public School students only and you must register in person for your own children.  Any spots that remain open at the end of the registration night will be open to all area children on a first come basis by MAIL-IN registration.  Please submit any MAIL-IN registration forms to the PTO box at the front office of the school.  Parents will be notified of class admission, and payment by check will be required prior to the start of the session.

ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATIONS
In keeping with the PTO’s efforts to “go green,” paper confirmations of class enrollment will not be distributed.  Parents can verify that their children are enrolled in after school clubs by logging into their account on the PTO website, www.norwoodpto.com.  Complete class lists will be posted on or about January 31st.            .

WAITLIST
Every attempt is made to include students closed out of classes during the registration night.  If you are interested in a closed class, please ask that your name be put on the waitlist.  Additional spots in existing classes and/or new sections may be opened, subject to instructor approval.  Waitlisted students will be notified by telephone if spots open, and must submit the required form and check to the Norwood PTO.

INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASS CANCELLATIONS
Classes are automatically cancelled if school is either suspended or closed that day.  Weekday classes may also be cancelled, at the instructor's discretion, due to inclement weather or a personal emergency.  Every attempt will be made to announce these ahead of time.  Any last minute cancellations will be announced during school and an attempt will be made to reach the parent at the emergency contact phone number listed on the enrollment form.  It is the parent's responsibility to check for messages regarding cancellations that may be left at this phone number.  Instructors will make every attempt to provide a substitute or make up all cancelled classes.  The instructor will notify you of make-up times.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Please note the starting and ending times of your child's class.  The classrooms are not available before the specified times and there is no supervision before or after class.  Please have your child picked up promptly, at the front door of the school, when class ends.  Children will not be permitted to walk to the public library unattended. Any child picked up late more than once per session will be removed from the program with no refund.

 

 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Meeting days                      Appropriate grade levels              Cost

Beginning Chess (Mr. Kline)
Learn the basics of chess while developing skills in concentration & logical.  Students will learn the purpose of each chess piece while honing their computer skills using tactical chess software.
Thursdays – 1st & 2nd Session           1st - 5th                      $40.00 per session

CRAFT CORNER (Mrs. Giannakas)
Our very own “Martha Stewart” will teach your children a variety of fun crafts including:  friendship bracelets, bottle cap jewelry, book marks, charms to be put on cell phones, ipods, or DS's., cards using rubber stamps and ink, and hair tie backs. A new and unique project each week. 
Thursday - Session 2                         2nd – 8th                    $40.00 per session
                                                                                         $20.00 material fee

Line Dance Party (NEW) (Miss Henshaw)
After sitting in class all day, come move your body and have a blast.  Learn all types of party dances like: Electric Slide, Chicken Dance, Cotton-Eyed-Joe, Macarena, Cha-Cha Slide, Ice Cream Freeze and Hoe Down Throw Down. Shake your grove thing!!!
Tuesday                     session 1         2nd – 5th                    $40.00

Got game? (NEW) (miss digiorgio)
Remember these fun games?  Crazy 8’s, Chute and Ladders, Go Fish?  So many of the good ol’ games will bring our kids together thinking, learning strategies, counting and reading skills.  Good things we never realized we were learning while playing games. Fun for Girls and Boys!!!!  The younger students will play games like musical chairs, while the older students will play more challenging fun games.  This was a big hit last semester for the young students and Mrs. DiGiorgio has revamped the games to suit a more mature audience for session 1. Fun for Girls and Boys!!!!  
Thursday       session 1                      3rd – 6th                    $40.00
Thursday       session 2                       K – 2nd
                       
Food Art (Mrs. Kroning and Mrs. Dercole)
Every week create a different scrumptious, edible masterpiece. Learn basic kitchen safety, measuring, decorating techniques.  Yummy for the tummy!
Wednesday – 1st Session                   3rd-6th                       $40.00 per session
Wednesday – 2nd Session                  K-2nd                         $25.00 materials fee

Debate (NEW) (Mrs. Kline)
Your kids may not win an argument at home….now they can learn to win one in school!!!!  This debate program consist of two four week sessions with the final week of each session being the culminating debate.  The topics will be age appropriate and the emphasis will be on the elements and skills of debate. 
Tuesday  session 1                            5th  – 8th                    $40.00 per session
Tuesday  session 2                            5th  – 8th                                              

Lego Masters (Mrs. Walsh)
Be a little builder of the future.  Explore, create, imagine and learn with “hands-on” creation, fun, togetherness and the sharing of ideas.  Encourages development of math & engineering skills!
Tuesdays – session 1                         K-2nd                         $40.00 per session
              – session 2                         K – 2nd                                                 

Origami (new) (Mrs. Henshaw)
Explore the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.  Your child will enjoy creating beautiful projects while also reaping the educational benefits of working with geometric shapes and angles.
Tuesdays - session 2                          K-3rd                         $40.00                                                                                          $15.00 materials fee

 

Let’s build skyscrapers and bridges (new) (Mrs. Argenti)
How do skyscrapers stand so tall, and what does it take to build a bridge?  Build your own structures using straws, pip cleaners, toothpicks and other materials and test their strength.  Learn about the center of gravity, tension, compression and a little engineering and what it takes to build these structures.  Come on, let’s build!!!!!
Tuesdays - session 1                         2nd  and up                 $40.00            
                                                                                         $15.00 material fee

Bonkers about beads (new) (Mrs. Argenti)
Want to create, make and wear your own jewelry? In this class, students will learn how to make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets using all kinds of beads and different stringing material.  Learn many techniques needed for the creation of so many designs.  Design, create and wear everything you make! Join us and become a bead artist!!!
Tuesdays - session 2                          2nd  and up                $40.00
                                                                                         $20.00 material fee

Amazing tie-dye design (new) (Miss Sarfity)
Tie-dye describes a pattern of color made by preventing the dye from reaching some areas of the fabric by using tight ties of rubber bands and string, while dyeing others. Learn to create wondrous patterns and unique designs to show off to your friends and family. Fun, easy, plus your own colorful expression, you can't beat it!!!
Wednesday - session 1                      3rd  AND up                $40.00 per session 
                                                                                         $25.00 materials fee

Paper Mache (Miss Sarfity)
Let’s get messy! Learn the techniques of paper mache and create your own projects big and small using recycled newspaper! Go green and have fun! This class is always a big hit---sign up early, don’t miss out!!!!!!
Wednesday - session 2                       3rd  and up                $40.00
                                                                                         $20.00 materials fee

Puppetry (Mrs. Rose)
Your child will learn how to become a puppeteer.   This class will explore the creative aspects of puppetry which will allow your child the opportunity to  create and learn to use their own puppet.  A great outlet for creative play, and storytelling.
Thursday - session 1                          K – 2nd                      $40.00
                                                                                         $15.00 materials fee

Tae Kwan Do (45 min class)
Come experience an introduction to this ancient martial art form that encourages discipline, concentration and respect.  Students will be taught basic Tae Kwon Do techniques by black belt certified instructors that teach at Northern Valley Martial Arts in Norwood.  Uniforms will be provided for 1st class compliments of NVMA.  This class meets for 45 minutes, ending at 4pm.
Thursday – 8 weeks                           K and up                    $80.00 

Intro to computer games (new) (Mrs. snyder)
Introducing the children of Norwood Public School to the fun, positive, challenging computer games like: Sudoku puzzle, concentration, challenging crosswords, KenKen, Math Games to name but a few.   Play and Learn!!!!
Wednesday - session 2                      3rd and up                  $40.00

USA Today (Mrs. Johnson)
This land is your land, this land is my land.  Learn about the USA from Coast to Coast.  States, capitals, National Monuments and more. Fun and educational, too!  This class has been a big hit and we are proud and happy to offer it again.  The children love this class and love Mrs. Johnson too!!!!!
Wednesday - Session 1                      1st  - 3rd                    $40.00

Yoga (Mrs. Rodgers)
An introduction to stretching and soothing exercise.  A workout that encourages emotional, social, mental and physical development.  Skills that will improve coordination, develop discipline, and enhance confidence.  Healthy fun!  We are proud to offer this class again. It is always a big hit!!!
Wednesdays - session 1                     K and up                     $40.00
Wednesdays - session 2                     k and up                     $40.00