DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS / COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIVISION TOBIN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

TOBIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

FALL 2011 Enrichment Program

197 Vassal Lane

Cambridge, MA 02138 617-349-6300 / TTY/TDD 617-492-0235 www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP2/tobin.cfm

elewis@cambridgema.gov Liz Lewis (Program Director)

Welcome Back Tobin School Families and Neighborhood Residents;

Welcome to the Tobin Community School / Neighborhood Council’s Fall Session of programming. I hope you had a

wonderful summer and enjoyed some time off with family and friends.

I would like to extend an extra warm welcome to all of our new families. The Community School staff will be

working very closely with school administration to provide your child with programming that will enhance your child’s

school day.

I am looking forward to this new school year as we invite many new families to the Tobin School Community. Please

stop by and visit our office to say hello, and see what our program has to offer. Listed in this brochure are our offerings for

the Fall Session.

Our goal is to serve the Tobin Community the best that we possibly can. In order to do that we are asking your help,

join our Neighborhood Community Council. Our first meeting will be Thursday, October 20th at 6:00PM. Childcare will be

provided.

Sincerely;

Elizabeth Lewis

Director

Mon, Sept. 12th to Fri, Sept. 16th Fall Jump Start Week 1:45 PM – 5:30 PM Fee: $20 per day

Fri, Sept. 9th to Wed, Sept. 14th Registration Sept 9th (12:30-5:30) Sept 12th (8:00am - 12:00)

Sept 13th (12:30-5:30) Sept 14th (12:30 - 5:30)

Monday, Sept. 19th Enrichment Classes Begin 1:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Thursday, Sept. 29th Holiday / Rosh Hashanah School Closed/No Program

Tuesday, Sept. 20th Early Release Day3 - 5 yr olds / Curious Creatures ProgramGr. 1 – 6 / Honey Pot Apple Orchard

Monday, Oct. 10th Holiday / Columbus Day School Closed/No Program

Wednesday, Oct. 19th Early Release Day Trip to Chunky's Cinema

Monday, Oct. 31st Halloween Party No Regular Enrichment Classes

Monday, Nov. 7th Holiday / Eid Al Adha School Closed/No Program

Friday, Nov. 11th Holiday / Veterans Day School Closed/No Program

Thursday, Nov. 17th Early Release Day Trip to New England Aquarium

Wednesday, Nov.23rd Early Dismissal In House Program 11:45 - 3:00pm

Thursday, Nov 24th Thanksgiving Recess School Closed/No Program & Friday, Nov. 25th

Monday, Dec. 12th Holiday Piano Recital 5:30 PM - Auditorium

Friday, Dec. 16th Last Day of Enrichment Classes

Monday, Dec. 19th - Thursday, Dec. 22nd Registered Drop In 1:45 - 5:30 Fee: $20.00 per day

Monday, Dec. 26th – Monday, Jan 2nd Holiday Break School Closed/No Program

Important Dates to Remember / Mark Your Calendar

FALL SESSION DATES Classes will begin September 19th and end December 16th. We are offering a FALL FUN JUMP START WEEK from September 12th

to September 16th.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE • The registration form attached to the back of this program should be

filled out and dropped off during the noted registration times below. • Additional forms will need to be completed. • There is an annual application fee of $20 per child due at registration. • Registrations must be returned to the Community School Office. • Registrations are taken on a first come first serve basis. • After these dates registrations will be accepted on a space available

basis. • Class size limits will be strictly enforced. • You will be notified only if the class you have chosen is full. If you do

not hear from us you may assume your child is enrolled in the selected class.

• Children’s House classes marked with an * (asterisk) are only available to 4 & 5 Year olds.

• Children may only register for classes in their appropriate age group.

REGISTRATION HOURS Friday, September 9th / 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Monday, September 12th / 10:00 am to 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 13th / 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Wednesday, September 14th / 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm All registrations will take place in Room 130 – The Community School Office

PAYMENTS: Full payment is due at registration, however a payment plan can be arranged with the director. Checks or Money Orders (NO CASH) should be made payable to: Tobin Community School. If you have an outstanding balance with any Department of Human Service Program, your child’s registration will not be accepted until all payments are made. Class fee’s are based on the number of weeks a class meets. Early Release Days and holidays are not counted in the number of classes.

REFUNDS If a class is not fully enrolled, the class may be cancelled. You will be notified and given a refund, or you may choose to enroll in another class. We understand that there may be times when a class is not what your child expected. A full refund will be given if we are notified within 24 hours after the first class. Refunds will not be given if a child misses a class. EARLY RELEASE DAYS Regular scheduled classes are not held on early release days. A special activity or field trip will be planned. Flyers will be distributed through the school via backpack express the week before. Children must be registered in advance to attend any early release day trips. FINANCIAL AID Partial scholarships are available. Please request a financial aid form from the director. Income verification in the form of W – 2 or 4 current pay stubs must be submitted with the application. All information provided will be kept confidential. SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE We have many requests for financial aid. So that we may provide assistance to those families, we ask anyone who can to make a donation on their registration form. We thank you for your help. HOLIDAYS or SNOW DAYS Classes are not held on city holidays, snow days or on days the Cambridge Public Schools are closed. LATE FEE POLICY All children must be promptly picked up at the end of class. There will be a late fee of $1.00 per minute for each minute you are late after the scheduled pick up time. Late fees must be paid within 48 hours to avoid disrupting your child’s participation in the program. Chronic lateness may result in suspension of your child’s participation in the program. The office clock will be used to determine the time.

The Tobin Neighborhood Council & Community School is a Department of Human Service Program. This program offers year round activities to all age groups, including school age enrichment courses, out‐of‐school time activities, vacation and summer camps, family events, adult courses, and senior trips and activities. The Tobin Neighborhood Council is always seeking new members to help the Community School identify the needs, concerns, and interests of the community. All meetings begin at 6:00pm. Childcare will be provided. Parent Council Meeting Date

Thursday, October 20, 2011 6:00 PM

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Liz Lewis – Community School Director Katherine Gladfelter – Program Assistant

Roslyn Shoy – Program Manager, Community Schools Eileen Keegan – Division Head, Community Schools

TOBIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL STAFF Julia Rosario – Kelly McLaughlin – Betsy Hepner

Phil Rizutto – Annie Gladfelter – Jasmine Rookard Lynsey Bourquin – Tina Pastos – Stan Duperval

SPECIALIST CLASS STAFF Clara Preciado – Spanish Michelle Roderick ‐ “REVELS” Annie Gladfelter‐ Drama Marco Bonilla – Gymnastics Lisa Muscato ‐ Art Allison Stamris ‐ Drumming Kendra Heithoff ‐ Ballet Armine Karpetian – Piano Annie Gladfelter – Science Henry Parker – Karate

Henoch Spinola – Creative Movement Julie Croston / Nashua Khalil – Fresh Pond Program

Equal Access The City of Cambridge, Department of Human Service Programs / Tobin Community School does not discriminate in providing services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, cultural heritage, political beliefs, sexual preferences, marital status, or disability. The Department of Human Services will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information call 617‐349‐2000 (voice) or 617‐492‐0235. Inclusion Policy Department of Human Service Programs welcomes individuals with disabilities in all of its Out of School Time Programs. DHSP will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who meet the basic eligibility requirements of the OST Programs or who with the provision of reasonable accommodations will be able to meet the basic eligibility requirements to facilitate equal participation for those individuals in existing OST Programs.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS Monday’s 1:00 – 4:00PM

Tuesday’s 10:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00PM Wednesday’s 1:00 – 4:00PM

Thursday’s 1:00 – 6:00 PM & 7:00 – 9:00PM Friday’s 1:00 – 5:00PM

After School Enrichment

Grades CH – 6 1:45 – 5:30 Monday – Friday

Join us for afternoons of fun, learning and friends. Children will have their choice of three enrichment classes each day along with “Laps,

Snacks and Raps” and Homework Help for grades 2 - 6.

Monthly tuition payment plan available to include all Early release days, Jump Start week

and Dec. Drop In.

Monday’s – Friday’s 1:45 – 2:30 PM

Laps, Raps & Snack Fee: $25.00 per day/per session

All classes begin at 2:30 PM. After a long day of being in the structured

environment of a child’s classroom, we provide children with a short period of down time before

beginning the afternoon. During this time children will have the chance to RAP with friends, have LAPS

(playtime) outside, and have a nutritious SNACK.

Homework Help Center 2:30 – 3:25 / 3:25 – 4:20

Fee: $50.00 - $60.00 Instructor: Anne Gladfelter

This designated time period will allow students an opportunity to complete homework assignments with

assistance from our staff. When homework is completed learning games will be provided for the

remainder of the class.

MONDAYS September 19 – December 12

10 Classes No class on Oct 10, Oct 31st & Nov 7th

Fall Explorers Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Fee: $50 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin Enjoy some outdoor fun and explore the beautiful fall season. Children will play some old time favorite games like hopscotch, jump rope, four squares and Squirrels and Nuts along with creating fall crafts with colorful leaves of the season. Spanish / Espanol Grades: CH (Ages 4/5 only) 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 1 – 3 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $70.00 Instructor: Clara Perciado Clara has been with us for a number of years. Her gentle way of teaching makes it easy for children to learn conversational Spanish through music, stories, games and dialogue. Children will also learn Spanish songs to make learning fun. (Class Limit 10)

Yoga Yogi’s Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 1 – 3 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $65 Instructor: Lauren Farenga Professional Yoga Instructor will engage children in exploring playful yoga poses, animated breathing exercises, visual imagery and imaginative relaxation techniques. These skills will convey lessons of self-expression, body image, social skills, positive thinking and environmental awareness. (Class Limit 10)

Ceramics & Sculpture Art

Grades: 1 – 2 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 3 – 6 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $80 Instructor: Lisa Muscato Discover the magical qualities of clay while hand building whimsical sculptures, coil pots, pinch pots and much more using air dry system. Other three dimensional projects will be conducted and explored using recycled materials, and other mediums, all the while learning basic fundamentals of this ancient art form. (Class Limit 12)

Fun With Food Grades: 1 - 2 2:30 – 3:25 Fee: $65 Instructor: Katie Gladfelter In this class it’s O.K. to use food to create art. Children will construct pasta necklaces, build houses with graham crackers, and make potato stamps and other fun projects. We’ll also make quick and simple, healthy snacks including fruit smoothies, trail mix and more. (Class Limit 10)

Science: Exploring Living Things Grades: K (All Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $60 Instructor: Annie Gladfelter While studying the natural world, students will become explorers of science, learning how to question and seek information. Each week students will examine and question the growth of plants and other living things. Students will learn about food sources and habitat needs, as well as their life cycles by collecting live data in each session. (Class Limit 10)

MONDAYS

Cont…. The Art of Collage Grades: K (All Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $60 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin The teacher will guide children in making 3D art forms using various objects. Children will build sculptures and collages combining 2D drawing and painting with 3D materials such as yarn, fabric and an assortment of smaller objects. (Class Limit 12) Let’s Make Music Grades: K 3:25 – 4:20 (Children’s House 3 & 4 yr olds) Fee: $55 Instructor: Lynsey N. Bourquin Children will be introduced to songs, finger plays, chants and movements using a variety of rhythm instruments and play materials, incorporating elements of both traditional and contemporary children's music. (Class Limit 12) Sports Clinic Grades: 3 – 6 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $50.00 Instructor: Stan Duperval A different sport each week. Floor Hockey, Flag football, soccer, volleyball etc… Being a team player, team spirit, and sportsmanship will be stressed. Literacy / Story Art Grades: K (All Children’s House)) 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $50 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin Each week a theme will be selected from a story we’ve read, followed by an art project consisting of short skits, art or music based on the theme. (Class Limit 12)

It’s a Wrap! Grades: 1 – 6 4:25 – 5:15 Fee: $50 Instructor: CS Staff Complete your child’s day with a smile as they spend extra time with friends participating in interactive activities to include arts & crafts, sports & board games. Time to finish up homework assignments too! Computer Lab Workshop Grades: 1 - 6 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $50.00 Instructor: Community School Staff An opportunity for children to practice their key boarding and computer skills along with sharpening educational skills with a wide variety of the schools age appropriate educational and fun software. Gym Games & Outdoor Play Grades: 1 - 6 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $50 Instructor: Stan Duperval A classic mix of simple group games, hoops and time to end the day outside. Non competitive games will be played, with teamwork stressed as the most important goal.

TUESDAYS

September 27 – December 13 12 Classes

No Class on Sept. 20th

Private Piano (1/2 hour lesson) Grades K - 8 2:45 – 5:45 Fee: $200.00 Instructor: Armine Karpetian Armine has been with us for 8 years. She has built a wonderful program with many returning students. She is an excellent teacher for first time students as well as the experienced pianist.

Fall Explorers Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Fee: $50 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin Enjoy some outdoor fun and explore the beautiful fall season. Children will play some old time favorite games like hopscotch, jump rope, four squares and Squirrels and Nuts along with creating fall crafts with colorful leaves of the season.

Ballet Cambridge Performance Project Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 1 – 4 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $90 Instructor: Kendra Heithoff In this class children will learn to nurture creativity in movement. Developing coordination and promoting self-esteem, combined with learning basic positions and terminology. Through weekly themes, and the use of props this class will become a magical dance experience for your child. (Class Limit 10)

Introduction to Soccer Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Fee: $55.00 Instructor: Phil Rizutto Children will focus on conditioning, drills and games. The primary goal will be that children will learn a real sense of how important teamwork is to this game.

(Class Limit 12) Fabric Art Grades: 1 – 3 2:30 – 3:25 Fee: $70 Instructor: Katie Gladfelter Using a variety of materials including fabric, felt and fuzz children will create wearable or usable art.

TUESDAYS

Cont…. African Drumming Cambridge Performance Project Grades: 1 – 4 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: K (Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $90 Instructor: Allison Stamiris Students will learn authentic rhythms from West Africa and the Caribbean. They will play West African drums and other percussion instruments. The class will also give students a fun opportunity to create their own rhythms. (Class Limit 12) Paint, Paper & Paste Grades: K (Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $65.00 Instructor: Lynsey N. Bourquin Does your child like to make a mess when doing art, well here is the chance to do just that. Every week your child would get to use all sorts of art media such as finger paints, play dough, foamy, sculpey clay and more. (Class Limit 10)

Creepy Crawlies Grades: K (Children’s House)) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $60 Instructor: Betsy Hepner Does it crawl, does it creep, and does it fly? Learn all about those creepy, crawly things we call bugs. Through hands on science, art activities and stories we’ll make them a little less creepy. You may even end up liking them! (Class Limit 10)

Calling All Sports Grades: 1 – 2 3:25 - 4:20 Fee: $60 Instructor: Stan Duperval Children will have the opportunity to try many different sports. We will offer Bowling, T – Ball, Soccer and Mini Basketball just to name a few. We’ll stress fair play and team work.

Science: Exploring Living Things Grades: 1 – 3 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $60 Instructor: Annie Gladfelter While studying the natural world, students will become explorers of science, learning how to question and seek information. Each week students will examine and question the growth of plants and other living things. Students will learn about food sources and habitat needs, as well as their life cycles by collecting live data in each session. (Class Limit 10)

Simple Woodworking Grades: 3 – 6 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $70 Instructor: Phil Rizutto Like working with wood? Sand, hammer and paint your creations. Bookshelves, birdhouses and footstools will be some of the projects you can make. (Class Limit 10) Let’s Build It Grades: K (Children’s House) 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $60.00 Instructor: Lynsey N. Bourquin Children love our Lego and Duplo class that provides them with buckets of blocks to create in groups’ huge dino lands to enormous skyscrapers

It’s a Wrap! Fee: $50 Complete your child’s day with a smile as they spend extra time with friends participating in interactive activities to include arts & crafts, sports & board games. Time to finish up homework assignments too

Computer Lab Workshop Grades: 1 - 6 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $50.00 Instructor: Community School Staff An opportunity for children to practice their key boarding and computer skills along with sharpening educational skills with a wide variety of the schools age appropriate educational and fun software. Gym Games & Outdoor Play Grades: 1 - 6 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $50 Instructor: Stan Duperval A classis mix of simple group games, hoops and time to end the day outside. Non competitive games will be played, with teamwork stressed as the most important goal.

WEDNESDAYS September 21 – December 14

11 Classes No class on Oct 19 & Nov 23rd

Fall Explorers Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 1 - 3 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $50 Instructor: Community School Staff Enjoy some outdoor fun and explore the beautiful fall season. Children will play some old time favorite games like hopscotch, jump rope, four squares and Squirrels and Nuts along with creating fall crafts with colorful leaves of the season.

WEDNESDAYS Cont….

The Art of Puppetry Grades: K (Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 1 – 3 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $65.00 Instructor: Professional Artist Lisa Muscato Explore the fun of puppet making and storytelling! Create character puppets, and masks using various materials. Students will be encouraged to write stories for their characters, and create theater sets and backdrops for performances. (Class Limit 10) Ocean Discovery Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Fee: $60 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin A day at the beach right in our classroom! Children will have the opportunity to identify different shells and the animals that lived in them. We will also dive under the sea and study the different species that live there. (Class Limit 12)

Friends of Fresh Pond Grades: 2 - 3 2:30 – 4:20 (Please note this is a 2 hour class) Fee: $110 Instructor: Julie Croston & Asst. Children will explore the animal and botanical residents of Fresh Pond Reservation through field trips to various parts of the Reservation and through interviews with Fresh Pond staff and other experts. They will learn about the reservation's history and its current role in the city and in the municipal water supply. Each participant will document his or her own discoveries and experiences in a personal field journal. Activities may also include a scavenger hunt, playing games at Kingsley Park, making a wall display or mural for the school. (Class Limit 10)

Legomania Grades: 1 – 3 2:30 – 3:25 Fee: $55.00 Instructor: Community School Staff Kids love our Lego class which provides them with buckets and buckets of Lego’s to create in groups’ or individually. You can build anything from huge ships to enormous skyscrapers.

Little Picasso Painting Grades: K (Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $65 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin A great introduction to various types of painting. Using watercolor, tempera & finger paints students will be introduced to a wide range of possibilities, themes and techniques. (Class Limit 10) Group Games Grades: K (Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $55 Instructor: Lynsey N. Bourquin We’ll play all sorts of old fashioned games. Games like Red Rover, Duck, Duck Goose, Hide n’ Seek and more. Lots of fun and running around. On Stage – Drama Pretenders Grades: K (Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $65 Instructor: Annie Gladfelter Using stories, music, games & play-acting, students will learn to express emotions appropriately through verbal communication. Children will participate in role-plays and skits. Music & Drama can lead to strong literacy and group participation skills. (Class Limit 12)

Sports Clinic Grades: 3 – 6 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $50.00 Instructor: Stan Duperval A different sport each week. Floor Hockey, Flag football, soccer, volleyball etc… Being a team player, team spirit, and sportsmanship will be stressed.

Learning Games Grades: K (Children’s House) 4:25 – 5:15 Fee: $55 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin Children will be exposed to literacy and math using fun, educational games. Games will promote reading and math skills will be strengthened using manipulative and more.

Karate Grades: 2 - 6 4:20 - 5:15 Fee: $70.00 Instructor: Henry Parker Henry will blend work and fun together so children will learn Self Confidence, Self Respect & Self Control while learning the disciplines of this martial art. A safe learning experience and an excellent way to let out excess energy. (Class Limit 10)

It’s a Wrap! Grades: 1 – 6 4:25 – 5:15 Fee: $50 Instructor: CS Staff Complete your child’s day with a smile as they spend extra time with friends participating in interactive activities to include arts & crafts, sports & games. Time to finish up homework assignments too!

THURSDAYS

September 22 – December 15 10 Classes

No class on Sept. 29th, Nov 17th, 24th

Fall Explorers Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 1 - 3 Fee: $50 Instructor: Community School Staff Enjoy some outdoor fun and explore the beautiful fall season. Children will play some old time favorite games like hopscotch, jump rope, four squares and Squirrels and Nuts along with creating fall crafts with colorful leaves of the season. Creative Movement Cambridge Performance Project Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 1 – 3 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $80 Instructor: Henoch Spinola Basic dance technique and terminology are complemented by creative and interactive games and activities involving different movement, music and dance styles. (Class Limit 10)

The Art Of Collage Grades: K (All Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $60 Instructor: Lynsey N. Bourquin The teacher will guide children in making 3D art forms using various objects. Children will build sculptures and collages combining 2D drawing and painting with 3D materials such as yarn, fabric and an assortment of smaller objects. (Class Limit 10)

Revels Songs & Games Revels Inc. Grades: 1 – 3 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: K (All Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $65 Instructors: Michelle Roderick “REVELS Inc.” Instructors will introduce traditional songs and singing games from around the world. Children will learn folk songs, dances and games from various cultures. A demonstration for sharing with family and friends will be held in the spring. (Class Limit 12)

Dance Team Grades: 1 – 3 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 3 – 6 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $60 Instructor: Julia Rosario Keep fit, learn some cool dance steps and have fun. This class will explore different types of dance styles. Modern, Hip – hop, & Jazz. Students will have time for warm up and then work as a team to create their own dances. Boys encouraged giving it a try.

Environmental Science By: Green Fox Five Grades: 3 - 6 2:30 - 3:25 Grades: 1 – 3 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $60 Instructor: Kristen Von Hoffmann Through a series of exciting – interactive activities students will learn about our environment. These activities inspire student’s environmental leadership. Using the Green fox Five model each week we will focus on a different topic to include solar power, energy, waste, recycling, green space, food and agriculture . (Class Limit 12)

Model Magic Creations Grades: K (Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $65.00 Instructor: Lynsey Bourgin Model Magic is super soft pliable clay that provides children a wonderful medium for creating sculptures and other projects with ease. Each week children will make a different themed project. (Class Limit 10)

On Stage – Drama Pretenders Grades: 1 – 3 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $65 Instructor: Annie Gladfelter Using stories, music, games & play-acting, students will learn to express emotions appropriately through verbal communication. Children will participate in role-plays and skits. Music & Drama can lead to strong literacy and group participation skills. (Class Limit 10)

Interactive Individuals Grades: K (All Children’s House) 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $50.00 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin Interact in a variety of active & quiet activities and games. Educational enrichment games will be played as well as more active games.

It’s a Wrap! Grades: 1 – 6 4:25 – 5:15 Fee: $50 Instructor: CS Staff Complete your child’s day with a smile as they spend extra time with friends participating in interactive activities to include arts & crafts, sports & board games. Time to finish up homework assignments too!

Computer Lab Workshop Grades: 1 - 6 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $50.00 Instructor: Community School Staff An opportunity for children to practice their key boarding and computer skills along with sharpening educational skills with a wide variety of the schools age appropriate educational and fun software. Gym Games & Outdoor Play Grades: 1 - 6 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $50 Instructor: Stan Duperval A classic mix of simple group games, hoops and time to end the day outside. Non competitive games will be played, with teamwork stressed as the most important goal.

FRIDAYS September 19 – December 16

11 Classes No class on Nov 11 & 25th

Fall Explorers Grades: K (All Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Fee: $55 Instructor: Community School Staff Enjoy some outdoor fun and explore the beautiful fall season. Children will play some old time favorite games like hopscotch, jump rope, four squares and Squirrels and Nuts along with creating fall crafts with colorful leaves of the season. Gymnastics Grades: K (Children’s House) 2:30 – 3:25 Grades: 1 – 6 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $75.00 Instructors: Marco Bonilla Discover gymnastics through obstacle courses, tumbling and stretching. Children build strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination while learning new skills. More advanced students will learn more complicated moves and tricks. (Class Limit 10) Dino Mania Grades: K (Children’s House) Fee: $55 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin Learn what the world was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth. We’ll study what they ate and how they became fossils. Stories & projects will accompany our curriculum. (Class Limit 10)

Simple Woodworking Grades: 1 - 3 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $70 Instructor: Phil Rizutto Like working with wood? Sand, hammer and paint your creations. Bookshelves, birdhouses and footstools will be some of the projects you can make. (Class Limit 10)

It’s Electric Grades: 3 – 6 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $55 Instructor: Katie Gladfelter An afternoon favorite. Using hand held games, and play station 2 battle your friends in sports games and challenge games. Time Travelers Grades: 1 - 2 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $55.00 Instructor: Stan Duperval Come learn about the history of our country through the eyes of some of our past hero’s. Search your imagination. What awesome things happened the year you were born? What was it like when your parents were your age? Let’s Build It Grades: K (Children’s House) 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $55.00 Instructor: Lynsey N. Bourquin Children love our Lego and Duplo class that provides them with buckets of blocks to create in groups’ huge dino lands to enormous skyscrapers Interactive Individuals Grades: K (Children’s House) 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $55.00 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin Interact in a variety of active & quiet activities and games. Educational enrichment games will be played as well as more active games.

Calling All Sports Grades: K (Children’s House) 3:25 - 4:20 Fee: $55 Instructor: Lynsey Bourgin Children will have the opportunity to try many different sports. We will offer Bowling fun, T – Ball, Soccer and Mini Basketball just to name a few. We’ll stress fair play and team work.

Sports Clinic Grades: 3 – 6 3:25 – 4:20 Fee: $55.00 Instructor: Stan Duperval A different sport each week. Floor Hockey, Flag football, soccer, volleyball etc… Being a team player, team spirit, and sportsmanship will be stressed

B * I * N * G * O Grades: K (Children’s House) 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $55 Instructor: Kelly McLaughlin The good old fashioned game of Bingo with a twist! Children will gain literacy and math skills playing educational bingo games. Shhh! Don’t tell them their learning. It’s a secret!

It’s a Wrap! Grades: 1 – 6 4:25 – 5:15 Fee: $55 Instructor: CS Staff Complete your child’s day with a smile as they spend extra time with friends participating in interactive activities to include arts & crafts, sports & board games. Time to finish up homework assignments too! Gym Games & Outdoor Play Grades: 1 - 6 4:20 – 5:15 Fee: $55 Instructor: Stan Duperval A classis mix of simple group games, hoops and time to end the day outside. Non competitive games will be played, with teamwork stressed as the most important goal.

OTHER PROGRAMS

FALL JUMP START WEEK Monday, Sept. 12th to Friday, Sept. 16th

1:45 – 5:30 PM Join us for a week of making new friends, meeting our teachers.

We’ll be doing awesome crafts, playing group games outside, and much, much more.

Cost: $20 per day (Prior Registration Requiered)

DECEMBER ACTIVITY WEEK

Monday, Dec. 19th to Thursday, Dec. 22nd 1:45 – 5:30 PM

After our enrichment program ends, we’ll have four more days of fun! Science, arts & crafts, gym time and more!

Cost: $20.00 per day Prior Registration Required

EARLY RELEASE DAYS

Tuesday, September 20TH

Curious Creatures visits Tobin Alligators, Lizards and Snakes!

Children’s House $25.00 per child

Honey Pot Apple Orchards Apple Picking & Hay Rides

Grades 1st – 6th $25.00 per child

Wednesday, October 19th A Visit to Salem

Visit the Salem Witch Museum and see some Halloween Happenings

Grades 1 – 6th $25.00 per child

Thursday, November 17th New England Aquarium An under the sea visit!

Grades CH – 6th $25.00 per child

Monday, October 31st

Halloween Event

Watch a great magic show and then head to the cafeteria for games with prizes,

yummy snacks and a costume contest! No cost

Grades: CH – 4 and their families

Thursday, December 8th

Gingerbread Workshop 5:30pm – 7:30 pm

Families join us in the cafeteria for a gingerbread house workshop!

Each family will take home their own special house. Pizza and Drinks provided.

$15.00 per family

Tuesday, December 12th

Holiday Piano Recital 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Tobin School Auditorium This session’s talented pianists will share their talents

Refreshments Served

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ADULT PROGRAM

Adult Volleyball Thursday Evenings

7:30 – 9:30 PM $4.00 per person

You don’t have to be a pro to join this great group of Volleyball enthusiasts.

Group consists of young and old!

Adult Yoga Thursday Evenings

7:00 – 8:00 PM $80 for a ten week session Class begins in mid October

At least 8 participants needed to run class.

A restorative flow for every level, this class is open to teachers, parents, and the broader community. It matters not whether you

have practiced yoga before – all are welcome & encouraged to participate in this fully relaxing yet invigorating way to end the day.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Each session we will plan monthly field trip for our Senior Citizens. Please call our office at 617-349-6300 to be placed on our

mailing list for future trips and activities. We welcome your input and suggestions for future trips.

Upcoming Trip

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 Kennebunkport Tour

A scenic trolley tour of Kennebunk! Followed by a luncheon at

Federal Jack’s Shopping in Dock Square!

Cost: $40.00 Includes Tour, Lunch & Transportation

Leave Tobin School at 8:00am

Detailed flyers with times & prices will be mailed to everyone on our mailing list.

CH(Children's House) Ages 3 - 5 TOBIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLFALL 2011 CLASS SCHEDULE CHILD'S NAME ________________________

Children's House Classes with an asteric (*) are only available for 4 5 yr olds.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday10 WEEKS 12 WEEKS 11 WEEKS 10 WEEKS 11 WEEKS

1:45 - 2:30

Laps, Raps & Snack $25 Laps, Raps & Snack $25 Laps, Raps & Snack $25 Laps, Raps & Snack $25 Laps, Raps & Snack $25

2:30 - 3:25

FALL EXPLORERS (CH) $50 FALL EXPLORERS

(CH) $60 FALL EXPLORERS (CH) $55 FALL EXPLORERS

(CH) $50 FALL EXPLORERS (CH) $55

SPANISH* (CH/ 4 & 5) $70 BALLET

(CH) $90 ART OF PUPPETRY(CH -1) $65 CREATIVE

MOVEMENT (CH) $80 GYMNASTICS (CH) $75

YOGA YOGI'S (CH) $65 INTRO TO SOCCER

(CH) $60 OCEAN DISCOVERY (CH) $60 COLLAGE ART

(CH) $60 DINO MANIA (CH) $55

FUN WITH FOOD (1 - 2) $65 FABRIC ART

(1 - 2) $70 FRIENDS OF FRESH POND (2 - 3)

$110 2 hr.

REVELS Songs & Games (1 - 2) $65 WOODWORKING

PROJECTS (1 - 2) $70

CERAMICS & SCULP. ART (1 - 2) $80 AFRICAN

DRUMMMING (1 - 4) $90 LEGO MANIA (1 - 3) $55 DANCE TEAM

(1 - 3) $60 IT'S YOUR MOVE (1 - 2) $55

HOMEWORK CTR. (2 - 6) $50 HOMEWORK CTR.

(2 - 6) $60 HOMEWORK CTR. (2 - 6) $55 ENVIORNMENTAL

SCIENCE ( 3 - 6) $60 ELECTRONIC GAMES ( 3 - 6) $55

3:25 - 4:20

SCIENCE MAGIC (CH) $60 PAINT, PAPER &

PASTE (CH) $65 LITTLE PICASSO'S (CH) $65 REVELS

Songs & Games (CH) $65 BUILD IT (CH) $55

LET'S MAKE MUSIC (CH 3 & 4) $55 AFRICAN

DRUMMMING (CH) $90 GROUP GAMES (CH) $55 MODEL MAGIC

CREATIONS (CH) $65 INTERACTIVE INDIVIDUALS (CH) $55

ART OF COLLAGE (CH) $60 CREEPY CRAWLIES

(CH) $60 DRAMA PRETENDERS (CH) $65 CREATIVE

MOVEMENT (CH / 1)* $80 CALLING ALL SPORTS (CH) $55

YOGA YOGI'S (1 - 3) $65 CALLING ALL

SPORTS (1 - 2) $60 FALL EXPLORERS (CH) $55 DRAMA

PRETENDERS (1 - 3) $65 TIME TRAVELERS (1 - 2) $55

SPANISH (1 - 3) 70 SCIENCE

(1 - 3) $65 FRIENDS OF FRESH POND (2 - 3) cont.. ENVIORNMENTAL

SCIENCE(1 - 3) $60 GYMNASTICS (1 - 6) $75

CERAMICS & SCULPT. ART (3 - 6) $80 BALLET (1 - 4) $90 ART OF PUPPETRY

(1 - 3) $65 DANCE TEAM (3 - 6) $60 SPORTS CLINIC

( 3 - 6) $55

SPORTS CLINIC (3 - 6) $50 WOODWORKING

PROJECTS ( 3 - 6) $70 SPORTS CLINIC ( 3 - 6) $55 HOMEWORK CTR.

(2 - 6) $50

4:20 - 5:15

STORY ART (CH) $50 BUILD IT

(CH) $60 LEARNING GAMES (CH) $55 INTERACTIVE

INDIVIDUALS (CH) $50 B*I*N*G*O (CH) $55

IT'S A WRAP (1 - 6) $50 IT'S A WRAP

(1 - 6) $60 IT'S A WRAP (1 - 6) $55 IT'S A WRAP

(1 - 6) $50 IT'S A WRAP (1 - 6) $55

COMPUTER LAB (1 - 6) $50 COMPUTER LAB

(1 - 6) $60 COMPUTER LAB (1 - 6) $55 COMPUTER LAB

(1 - 6) $50 COMPUTER LAB (1 - 6) $55

GYM GAMES (1 - 6) $50 GYM GAMES

(1 - 6) $60 KARATE (2 - 6) $70 GYM GAMES

(1 - 6) $50 GYM GAMES (1 - 6) $55

2:45 - 5:15

PRVT. PIANO * (CH - 8) $200 PRVT.PIANO

* (CH - 8) $200

SUBTOTAL $ SUBTOTAL $ SUBTOTAL $ SUBTOTAL $ SUBTOTAL $

TOBIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM 2011 / 2012

_________________________________________________________________ ______________ ______ ______________ ___________________ Child’s Last Name First M. Initial School Grade Teacher Date of Birth

Child’s Ethnicity: (optional) African Am. Latino Haitian Caucasian Asian Portuguese Other Does your child have any health issues, allergies, or use an EPI Pen? ____ Is your child presently on an IEP? (Individual Education Plan) _______ _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ ____________________ Home Address City/ State Zip Code Home Phone _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Parent / Guardian 1: Last Name First Parent / Guardian 2: Last Name First _____________________________________ ____________________ _____________________________________ __________________ Home Address Cell Phone Home Address Cell Phone _________________________________________ ______________________ _________________________________________ ____________________ City / State Zip Code Home Phone City / State Zip Code Home Phone _________________________________________ ______________________ ________________________________________ _____________________ Place of Employment Work Phone Place of Employment Work Phone Email: ____________________________________ Email: __________________________________ My child may be picked up by the following people. If someone other than myself or these individuals is to pick up my child I will inform the program in writing. Emergency Contact #1 ________________________________________ Relationship to child: ______________________________________

Phone # _______________________ Cell # _______________________ Address: _________________________________________________

Emergency Contact #1 ________________________________________ Relationship to child: ______________________________________

Phone # _______________________ Cell # _______________________ Address: _________________________________________________ I give my child permission to participate in all the activities and trips sponsored by the Tobin Community School which may include the use of school busses or walking. In case of emergency, I understand every effort will be made to contact either myself or the emergency contact person listed. If for any reason one of these persons cannot be contacted the staff is instructed to seek medical attention at the nearest hospital. PARENT’S SIGNATURE _______________________________________ DATE ________________________

PLEASE REGISTER MY CHILD FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL EVENTS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Fall Fun Week Sept 12th – Sept. 16th _________ $20 per day Total Amount Due For Classes $_________ Early Release Day Sept 20TH- _________ $25 Application Fee $20.00____ Early Release Day Oct. 19th – _________ $25 Total Due for Sp Events $_________ Early Release Day Nov. 17th – _________ $25 Session Total $_________ - Scholarship Amt. $_______ December Drop In Dec 19th – 22nd ________ $20 per day Balance Due __________ Monthly Plan Amt. ________