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Andrews Elementary PTA 2006-2007 Winter/Spring Program Guide

Andrews Elementary PTA 2006-2007 Program Guide

Program Rules and Registration Procedures

Rules:PISD rules and regulations apply to all after school program participants. Please review PISD rule booklet for any questions. On bad weather days stayed turned to PISD website for cancellations of After School Programs and check emails for possible cancellations.

Snacks:Please send a snack (no nut or peanut butter snacks please due to some severe allergies) for your student to enjoy before the class/club begins at 3:00pm. Snack time is 2:45–3:00pm.

Pick up:Students participating in the after school programs need to be picked up promptly at 4:00pm on the east side of the building by the kindergarten playground. The person releasing your child is a parent volunteer, so please be prompt to ensure that our volunteers may get home to their families. Excessive lateness will result in your child being withdrawn from the class without refund. Please make all the necessary arrangements. A note must be given directly to the front office to be put in the ASP Monitor folder if your child will be going home with someone other than a parent/guardian.

Volunteers:It is imperative for the quality of programming and safety of our children that we have 2 to 3 adult volunteers present in the classroom during each after school program. If we do not have the volunteers needed, programs will have to be cancelled. Volunteers need to fill out a volunteer application with PISD. Please print out the school portion and return it to the school signed and notarized. If you have any questions regarding after school program volunteering please contact . (See Volunteer Information for more detail)

Refund Policy:Refunds will be given only if a program is cancelled. Cancellations will occur if class minimum isn’t met and/or if minimum number of volunteers are not recruited. Please note that your check will be returned to you if your child is not placed in the program.

Student Absence:There are not any makeup classes for student absences. Please contact the teacher of the class/club missed for any information regarding missed material. If your student was at school the day of their class/club, but cannot stay for the class/club please send a note directly to the front office to be put in the ASP Monitor file. This will allow the ASP attendance monitor to verify the whereabouts of all the ASP students in a timely manner.

PASAR Students:Please notify PASAR of the name of the classes/clubs that your student has been placed in and the list of days the class(es)/club(s) meet. On the day of the After School Program please have your student check-in with PASAR first before going to their class/club.

*New* Registration Procedures:Registration will begin December 18th ending on December 20th at 3:00pm. Please read through the club selections and print out the registration form. Completely fill out both sides of the registration form, or it will be considered invalid and returned to you. This could potentially cause your registration form to miss the deadline. This semester a separate payment for each class choice must accompany the completely filled out registration form to be considered valid. The number of checks sent should match the number of classes listed. Please list courses in order of your child’s preference. Due to class size limitations, not every student will receive all clubs selected. All efforts will be made to put the student in their first choice/s; please mark the maximum number of clubs wanted on the registration form. All final notifications will go out by January 1st via email if there is a good volunteer response for the classes and clubs. Please note that placements will not begin until 3:00pm on December 20th. All forms will be mixed together, shuffled, before placement begins. Checks will not be deposited until the class is made. If your child is not placed in a class the check will be returned to you. Please make checks payable to Andrews PTA. All dates are subject to change due to volunteer response. Please contact with any questions.

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Volunteer Information

Each class/club needs at least one volunteer in the room from 2:45pm to 4:00pm for each time it meets. The volunteer does not need to have any expertise or knowledge of the class/club subject or material, only need to be cleared as a volunteer with PISD with notary form on file in the Andrews office.

The class/club volunteers duties are:

• In the classroom:
  • 1) to be at the school in time to sign in, wear badge, pick up their class’s attendance sheet from ASP bin in the teacher’s lounge and be in the designated classroom at 2:45pm.
  • 2) from 2:45pm to 3:00pm direct the children to eat their snacks and take bathroom break.
  • 3) take attendance, check to see how the children are getting home, and have it ready to give to the attendance monitor when they pass by
  • 4) pass out any information sheets that may have been in the ASP file
  • 5) assist the teacher if necessary
  • 6) dismiss the children appropriately (See dismissal procedures).
• If the volunteer is going to be absent:
  • 1) contact another volunteer or substitute volunteer on the class list to cover the class, please remind the substitute volunteer to call the ASP Volunteer Coordinator to let her know they will be there
  • 2) once a volunteer is found, call the ASP Volunteer Coordinator to let her know of the substitution
  • 3) please try to find your own substitute, but if a substitute cannot be found please call the ASP Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Osborne.
• Dismissal procedures:
  • 1) Everyone should leave the classroom together, please make sure everything is picked up in the classroom before dismissal.
  • 2) Keep everyone together and take the PASAR students to the office to check in to PASAR.
  • 3) Take all students out the East side doors (doors by the Kindergarten playground). Do not prop doors open. Either have another ASP volunteer stay inside to open door after dismissal or walk around to the front to have PASAR let you in, only if necessary.
  • 4) Dismiss the walkers and bikers.
  • 5) Dismiss the students one-by-one to their parents.
• Some classes will need:
  • 1) In some of the classes, the volunteer may want to email the parents letting them know that their student has “homework” in the class. This will all depend on the class.

Volunteer Opportunities for After School Programs (ASP).

• Main volunteer:The main volunteer for a class/club, and will be a point of contact about ASP information.
• Part time volunteer:Volunteers regularly for a class/club, but not as often as the main.
• Sub volunteer:Need to be able to be available on the class/club day in case needed.
• Attendance Monitors:Pick up ASP attendance sheets from volunteers and verify whereabouts of absent students. (2:45 until all students are accounted for.)
• Dismissal volunteer:To report to school no later that 3:45pm to check in and help the ASP volunteer with dismissal procedures. Dismissal should be finished by 4:10pm.
• After School Programs Assistant Coordinator:To work with Audrey Schaper and Lisa Osborne in planning and organizing the After School Programs (ASP).

Andrews Elementary After School Program Guide for Winter/Spring 2007

Class Schedule

Book Clubs

Andrews PTA along with the wonderful staff and parent volunteers have come together to create three exciting book clubs, Nestling Treasures for K–1, Fledgling Treasures for 2nd–3rd grade, and Eagle’s Treasures for 4th–5th grade. These programs will meet once a month on Mondays or Tuesdays in the Library from 2:45–4:00pm.

Bluebonnets: Led by Hilary Heard, Literacy Specialist
This group is for K–1 students. Miss Heard will read a story to the children and then lead them in discussion about the book. Children will also do an activity that relates to the story. This club will meet on the following Mondays:Jan 22, Feb 5, Apr 23, May 14. Fee for this class is $8.00 for PTA members and $18.00 for nonmembers.

Newberrys: Led by Denel Adkins, Librarian, and Renee Munoz, PTA secretary
This group is for 2nd–3rd grade students. During their hour the children will listen to a book, story, or poetry and then discuss. They will also be given a prompt to journal about the reading. This club will meet on the following Tuesdays: Jan 23, Feb 6, Mar 13, Apr 24. Fee for this class is $8.00 for PTA members and $18.00 for nonmembers.

Caldecotts: Led by Tiffany Key, former PTA President and 5th grade teacher
This group is for 4th and 5th graders. The students will independently read two books over the semester picked by the program leader and then the students will discuss the books during the club hour and write on a topic given by the leader. Books and materials will be provided. This club will meet on the following Mondays: Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 30. Fee for this class is $10 for PTA members and $20.00 for nonmembers.

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Chess Club

Mr. Frank Mordente will be teaching the Chess Program this year at Andrews! The Chess Club will meet once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the student skill level. Classes run from September 6–December 14th. Each child will be put into a designated learning group depending on skill level and experience. The fee for the Fall Term will be $258 for PTA members and $268 for nonmembers, which includes a $25 registration fee. There will be no refunds for classes missed by a student due to injury or illness. Checks should be made out to the Andrews Elementary PTA. Chess is open to any Andrews student that is 7 years old or older by January 1st, 2007. Students returning to chess should sign up for Advanced Chess on Thursdays. The Beginning/Intermediate Chess will be on Wednesdays.

Learning chess helps children to develop abstract thought, learn to think with one’s mind and not with one’s hands, react rationally to challenging situations, enhance problem solving ability, build self confidence, learn sportsmanship, and build cognitive short and long term memory functions while having fun! Maximum per class is 22 students. (specify T-shirt size on enrollment form)

Beginning/Intermediate Chess:is held on Wednesday in the Pace room.
Meets: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 21, 28, Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 11, 25, May 2, 16
Fee: $258 for PTA members, $268 for nonmembers

Advanced Chess:is held on Thursdays in the Pace room.
Meets: Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 15, 22, 29, Apr 12, 26, May 3, 17
Fees: $258 for PTA members, $268 for nonmembers

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Drama Club

Plano Children’s Theatre will be coming to our school for an afternoon Drama Club. This is an eight week course with a performance for parents after school on the last day of the 8 weeks. K–2 will be on Tuesdays and 3rd–5th on Thursdays. Fee for the Drama Club is $88 for PTA members and $98 for non members. Maximum number of students per class is 12. (Specify t-shirt size on enrollment form.)

Imagineers:Drama Club for K–2nd grade students. (Meets in Morris’s classroom)
Meets: March 13, 20, 27, April 10, 24, May 1, 8, 15
Fees: $88 for PTA members, $98 for nonmembers

Scene It:Drama Club for 3rd–5th grade students. (Meets in the Music room)
Meets: March 15, 22, 29, April 12, 26, May 3, 10, 17
Fees: $88 for PTA members, $98 for nonmembers

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Environmental Club

Leigh Fabbri and Trisha Soma will lead our Environmental Club. Come explore how our recycled goods can help our environment and wildlife. Hands on projects and earth-friendly crafts will be taught to better our school and homes. Learn how to get your backyard certified as a habitat for wildlife. There will be two environmental clubs, one for K–2nd grade students and the other for 3rd–5th grade students. Both Clubs will meet on different Tuesdays once a month. Fee for the Environmental Club is $10 for PTA members and $20 for nonmembers.

Teenie Greenies:Environmental Club for K–2nd grade. (Meets in Hays’s classroom)
Meets: Jan 9, Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 10

Green Giants:Environmental Club for 3rd–5th grade. (Meets in Hays’s classroom)
Meets: Jan 30, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 15

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Etiquette Class

Kimberly Sterling, Certified Etiquette Consultant, will be coming to Andrews this year to conduct etiquette classes after school from 2:45–4:00pm. This class is one week in length (Monday through Friday — five sessions) with a 6th session on Saturday at a restaurant TBD. The fee for this class is $133 for PTA members and $143 for nonmembers. This class is open to groups of 2nd–3rd and 4th–5th grade. Maximum number of students per class is 10–12.

Classes will include meeting new people, proper introductions, where to walk and when to stand, appropriate voice levels, telephone etiquette and cell phone etiquette, respect and courtesy, table manners, appropriate dinner conversations, thank you notes, and personal development. The children will have the opportunity to practice what they have learned at a restaurant with a 5 course meal during the 6th session, this is included in the price of course. Parents will be responsible for drop off and pick up of their child from the restaurant. (specify T-shirt size on enrollment form) This club meets in the Teachers’ Lounge.

Please choose one of the one week courses for 2nd–3rd grade students from the following:

• February little “e” Club:February 5th–9th
• March little “e” Club:March 26th–30th

Please choose one of the one week courses for 4th–5th grade students from the following:

• January “E” Club:January 8th–12th
• February “E” Club:February 26th–March 2nd
• April “E” Club:April 23rd–27th

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French Club

Madame Gould has previously taught French at Jasper High School in Plano and has tutored elementary students privately after school in her home. She is an experienced teacher that will engage and keep the students excited about learning! She is returning to Andrews this Winter/Spring to teach Beginning French. If any of her students that took last semester are interested in learning more please sign up for the Intermediate class. This class is open to 3rd–5th grade. (specify T-shirt size on enrollment form)

The students will learn greetings, alphabet, numbers 1–100, French names, basic introductions, telling time, family, age, food & beverages, daily activities, clothing, and colors, to name a few. Students will need a spiral notebook for this class. This class will meet in Mrs. Warren’s classroom.

Beginning French:is a semester course with a maximum of 12 students in a class.
Meets on the following Tuesdays: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 20, 27, Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 10, 24.
Fees: $152 for PTA members and $162 for nonmembers.

Intermediate French:is a semester course only for continued students of Mrs. Gould. Maximum number of students is 12.
Meets on the following Thursdays: Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 8, 22, 29, Mar 15, 22, 29, Apr 12, 26, May 3.
Fees: $152 for PTA members and $162 for nonmembers.

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Science Club

Science Adventures will be coming to Andrews for an after school program. There will be two 5 week sessions offered per semester per age grouping. The ages will be grouped K–1, 2–3 and 4–5. Science Club will meet weekly on Fridays after school from 2:45–4:00pm. The projects are designed to expose children to science concepts and experiences outlined in the National Science Education Standards with a “hands on” curriculum. In each lesson the children make and take home a project that demonstrates a practical application of the concept taught. Each session is $74 for PTA members and $84 for nonmembers. (specify T-shirt size on enrollment form)

Please select from the following sessions(Toyology and/or Creepy Crawlies):

Toyology:Science has never been so much fun! Take play to the next level as we explore the science behind some classic toys. Discover the biology of Sea-Monkeys, the physics of tops, and the chemistry of silly putty. Imaginations soar as you explore the science of fun.

• Toyology K–1:for K–1st grade students (Meets in Deibert’s classroom)
• Toyology 2–3:for 2nd–3rd grade students (Meets in Thornton’s classroom)
• Toyology 4–5:for 4th–5th grade students (Meets in Hammond’s classroom)

Toyology Clubs meet: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9

Creepy Crawlies:They out number us 10,000 to 1! They live on every continent and even though they lack a backbone, they can fly, crawl, bite, and sting. Creepy Crawlies, ugly bugs or just misunderstood? Creepy Crawlies will show the amazing world of these amazing creatures and their vital role in our ecosystem.

• SCCCK1: Creepy Crawlies K–1:for K–1st grade students (Meets in Deibert’s classroom)
• SCCC23: Creepy Crawlies 2–3:for 2nd–3rd grade students (Meets in Thornton’s classroom)
• SCCC45: Creepy Crawlies 4–5:for 4th–5th grade students (Meets in Hammond’s classroom)

Creepy Crawlies Clubs meet: Apr 13, 27, May 4, 11, 18

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Spanish Club

Interlingua USA will be coming to Andrews for an after school program. Beginning Spanish is a 12 week program that meets two days a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 2:45–4:00pm. The Spanish Club will be grouped by grades (K–2, 3–5). The fun-filled beginning language class is designed specially for children of elementary school age. The Spanish classes will be delivered through an organized curriculum, which is arranged to build vocabulary and language usage. A workbook is used, allowing the parents to follow along and reinforce the lessons at home. The semester course is $177 for PTA members and $187 for nonmembers. Fee includes the $25 for the workbook. (specify T-shirt size on enrollment form)

Meets: Jan 8, 10, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Feb 5, 7, 21, 26, 28, Mar 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Apr 9, 11, 23, 25, 30, May 2

• Hola Amigos:Spanish Club for K–2nd grade students (Meets in Culwell’s classroom)
• Viva el Esponol:Spanish Club for 3rd–5th grade students (Meets in Horsley’s classroom)

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