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Before- & After-School Enrichment Activities Guide
2019-20 School Year
Before- & After-School Enrichment Activities Guide
2019-20 School Year
ENRICHMENT @ ORRINGTON Children at Orrington have an abundance of enrichment opportunities inside and outside of school to explore new interests, dig deeper into subjects or sports that they enjoy, and develop stronger friendships with peers.
§ Through our partnership with Right at School, kids can work on their culinary skills, learn to code, play soccer or tennis, perfect their stand-up routines and so much more! (pg 3-4)
§ Budding young writer or journalist? Be part of the new Orator team! (pg 6)
§ Girls Play Sports, as well as city football and basketball leagues, provide great opportunities to try out new sports and bond with Orrington teammates. (pg 7-8)
§ 4th and 5th grade students can take penchants for performing arts to the next level by joining the band, orchestra, or Creative Music & Drama! (p 9-10)
We believe that exploring enrichment opportunities can be an important part of young students’ academic, athletic and social-emotional development, and want to ensure that all students are able to participate. Scholarships are available for all programs – see page 5 for more details.
THIS GUIDE Compiled by the Orrington PTA, this guide aims to help families understand the breadth of opportunities specifically for Orrington students before and after school, and what scholarships are available. While fairly comprehensive, this guide cannot hope to include every opportunity throughout the year, nor does it include the wide variety of sports, classes and so much more available across the city of Evanston. If you have any questions about this guide or general questions about Enrichment @ Orrington, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Email anytime: [email protected]!
Kirsten Vanessa
Kirsten Everspaugh Vanessa Godbolt Zoe (4th), Finn (2nd) William (6th), Isaac (4th)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!* Now! Flag Football Registration Open Girls Play Sports Registration Open RAS Fall Electives Registration Open RAS Fall Scholarship Application Open 4th Grade Band & Orchestra Enrollment Open September 2 RAS Fall Scholarship Application Deadline September 3 Flag Football Registration Deadline September 6 4th-5th Grade Band & Orchestra Enrollment Deadlines September 9 RAS Fall Electives Begin September 21 Flag Football Season Begins (thru Oct 26) September 27 4th & 5th Grade Band Practices Begin November Basketball Registration Opens November 11 RAS Winter Electives Registration Begins RAS Winter Scholarship Application Open December 2 RAS Winter Scholarship Application Deadline December 6 Last Day RAS Fall Electives December 9 RAS Winter Electives Begin
January Basketball Season Begins (thru February)
February Girls on the Run Registration Open February 10 RAS Spring Electives Registration Begins RAS Spring Scholarship Application Open
March 2 RAS Spring Scholarship Application Deadline March 6 Last Day RAS Winter Electives March 9 RAS Spring Electives Begin
April Spring Track & Field Meet
May 22 Last Day RAS Spring Electives * Dates as of publication!
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Orrington PTA has partnered with Right at School, a national
provider of before- and after-school activities, to help offer a great
number of enrichment opportunities. Working with RAS allows us to:
§ Have a single point of registration for the majority of programs
§ Access a wider range of clubs and electives
§ Ensure professional management of the registration process,
background checks and day-to-day operations
§ Offer a greater number of scholarships for Orrington families,
thanks to RAS support.
RAS electives are taught by all sorts of professionals. Some are
teachers here at Orrington; many are from local organizations who
specialize in a certain subject, whether coding, cooking or circus
performance! Before- and after-school electives fall into five major
categories, with some overlap – examples below from Fall 2019
classes:
Art•Junior Art
Club
•Young Rembrandts
•Art & Adventure
•Origami Paper Jam
On Stage•Northlight on
Campus
•Mudlark Improv
•Mudlark Sketch Comedy
•Hip Hop Dance
STEM•Coding
•Micecraft Architecture
•LEGO Engineering
Athletic•Morning
Yoga
•Super Soccer Stars
•Circus Fun
•Martial Arts by Connelly
•Quick Start Tennis
Other•Sticky
Fingers Cooking
•Chess Club
Right at School electives are broken into three trimesters. Detailed
schedules are available online and will come home in Friday folders.
Registration & more info at http://bit.ly/OrringtonRAS.
Wait, doesn’t Right at School offer before- and after-school care too? Yes! For more information about those programs (Early Adventures &
Right Club), or to learn more about the District 65 care program also
offered at Orrington, see the websites below:
RAS: http://bit.ly/OrringtonRAS District 65: http://bit.ly/D65SACC
DROP-IN PUNCH CARD Right at School’s flexible options for before- and after-school care
allow you to select a number of days per week, or you may drop in
when needed. For general use or to drop in after electives as
needed, you may purchase a 10-session punch card at a discounted
rate – punch cards are helpful for families who do not need
consistent care but rather as-needed childcare.
Fall
• September 9 - December 6
• Registration begins August 14
• Scholarship application deadline: September 2
Winter
• December 9 - March 6
• Registration begins November 11
• Scholarship application deadline: December 2
Spring
• March 9 - May 22
• Registration begins February 10
• Scholarship application deadline: March 2
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SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
We do not want any children to miss out on the unique educational
opportunities that before- and after-school enrichment activities can
provide, rounding out the typical school day and helping create
community with fellow Orrington students.
Right at School, the PTA and our class vendors partner to provide
scholarships to ensure that enrichment offerings are available to all
children.
RIGHT AT SCHOOL ELECTIVES
For elective scholarships, students are eligible for 2 per term. Simply
fill out the scholarship request form on the RAS website, no later
than 1 week prior to the start of the session. RAS will reach out and
complete the registration process.
If you also require after-care for those elective days, please inquire
about childcare vouchers available for students receiving
scholarships. Email Sara Thompson, our RAS manager:
SPORTS & PERFORMING ARTS
To indicate your need for a scholarship for any of the non-Right at
School sports or performing arts activities listed in this publication
(pages 7-10), please email [email protected]. Funds are
available!
Calling all 3rd-5th Grade Writers!
The Orator is looking for fresh talent! Published four
times a school year, the Orator showcases the creative
kids, great faculty & staff and fantastic community
that we have at Orrington.
Third to fifth grade Eagles who are interested in
contributing to the Orator can sign up to take on a
quarterly column, cover a beat for the year, or jump in
wherever needed. Parent volunteers will help contributors
understand their assignment and get it ready to be
published.
If you have a budding journalist or a creative kid who
wants to get involved – or if you are a parent who would
loves school papers and would like to help out – please
email Lee Clifford at [email protected]!
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SPORTS Beyond the Right at School sports offerings, opportunities abound – particularly for 4th & 5th grade athletes.
GIRLS PLAY SPORTS 3rd-5th grade girls Wednesdays after school, once a month
GPS After School Clinics bring high school female sports ambassadors directly to Orrington one time per month, where girls learn about and experience all of the different sports options that will be available to them at the high school level. The program is FREE but registration is required. GPS also offers a variety of league and tournament opportunities for girls in 4th grade and up – learn more on their website, below.
Dates: Oct 16, Nov 13, Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 18. Meet in the gym; concludes at 4:45p.
Learn more and register at http://TeamGPS.org
FLAG FOOTBALL 4th-5th grade boys & girls Saturdays, Sept 21-Oct 26 at James (4th grade) or Walker (5th grade)
Register now for Orrington’s 4th or 5th grade flag football teams! Teams are coed and play on Saturdays in a city-wide league, with an emphasis on fun with your Orrington friends and learning the game. We also need some coaching volunteers – please let us know if you can help! Player fees are just $35 and scholarships are available through the PTA so any child can join the team.
Register with the City of Evanston: http://bit.ly/EvanstonRec 4th grade team: 632801-K9. 5th grade team: 632802-K9
To coach, request a scholarship or if you have any questions, email Orrington parent/PTA rep, Vanessa: [email protected]
BASKETBALL 4th-5th grade boys & girls Saturdays, January-March
The winter basketball season provides another opportunity for Eagles to play with your classmates in a city-wide league, representing Orrington! Player fees are just $35 and scholarships are available through the PTA so any child can join the team.
Register in November with the City: http://bit.ly/EvanstonRec
To help coach, request a scholarship or if you have any questions, email Orrington parent Chris Fiegen: [email protected]
SPRING TRACK & FIELD MEET 4th-5th grade boys & girls April 2020 at ETHS – Date TBA
The Spring Meet is a great opportunity for kids to try out track and field events in a fun atmosphere. Districts 65 & 202 combine to compete in events from short sprints to long jumps. J The event is free and more information will come from Orrington PE teachers in the spring, as the meet approaches.
Contact Mr. Allard, Orrington PE, for more information or to volunteer to help out: [email protected]
GIRLS ON THE RUN 3rd-5th grade girls March – mid-May; Mon/Wed, 3:35-5p
Inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that integrates running and culminates in an end-of-season 5K event.
To learn more, contact Phuong Le: [email protected] https://www.gotrchicago.org
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PERFORMING In addition, 4th and 5th grade bring a new variety of performing arts opportunities, beyond Right at School electives.
4th & 5TH GRADE BAND Sept – May
Joining the band means free weekly lessons, in school, taught by Haven Middle School music teachers. Learn wind instruments such as the trumpet, trombone, flute or French horn, or perfect your percussion skills. In early September, Haven teaahers give instrument demonstrations to all 4th grade students. Those interested are asked to submit an online form. Performances are given through the year.
The enrollment fee is $10, and families are responsible for instrument rental. However, Haven has some school-owned instruments for families in need of financial support.
To learn more, visit www.havenband.weebly.com
4TH & 5TH GRADE ORCHESTRA Sept – May
Similarly, the orchestra also offers 4th and 5th grade students the opportunity to learn a new instrument, with weekly lessons at Orrington. The orchestra is focused exclusively on string instruments, from the violin up to the bass, with no prior experience necessary. Haven teachers will give instrument demonstrations to all 4th grade students in early September. Plan to attend an Open House at Haven Middle School in the first week of September, to meet Mr Janossy, learn about the Orchestra program & try out instruments. Those interested are asked to complete a registration form by September 6th. Mr Janossy will contact parents and let them know the orchestra schedule. Group Orchestra lessons will start the week Sept 23rd.
Contact: www.havenorchestra.weebly.com or [email protected] a
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CREATIVE MUSIC & DRAMA CLUB 5th grade boys & girls Wednesday mornings, 8:00-8:50a, mid-Sept to April
Ms Straussman & Ms Bjorklund are joining forces and launching a new creative music & drama club for 5th graders. Members will collaborate to plan, develop, write, rehearse and perform an original performance. They will learn about playwriting, improvisation in rehearsal, and elements of technical theatre and chorale. In mid-April there will be two performances, one during the school day and one in the evening. Students will learn more in early September – stay tuned for details to come home on how to sign up!
For more information, please contact: Ms Straussman, Drama: [email protected] Ms Bjorklund, Music: [email protected]
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SCOUTING OPPORTUNITIES
The Orrington community also includes opportunities to engage in the Girl Scouts or Cub Scouts. For more information, contact: Girl Scouts At Girl Scouts, girls prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls!
Currently, there are Girl Scout troops specific to Orrington for the following grades – contact leaders for more information or to help out! Volunteers needed to form troops for kindergarten & 2nd grades.
§ Daisies (1st Grade): Cydney Crain Post [email protected] § Brownies (3rd grade): Cydney Crain Post [email protected] § GS Juniors (4th grade): Phuong Le [email protected] § GC Juniors (5th grade): Cassie Rodgers [email protected]
Cub Scouts – Pack 903 Pack 903, led by Jill Baker, Drew Alexander & Tim Schmitt, meets at Orrington, and includes Dens for children from kindergarten to 5th grade. Upcoming events at Orrington include a Bottle Rocket Launch (Sept 5), Boat Races (Sept 19) and the New Scout Family Welcome Event at 6:30p on Sept 26. Learn more and register online at www.pack903.org
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about Enrichment @ Orrington, Right at School offerings or scholarships, please reach out!
