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Learning Enrichment Activities Program

Course Schedule WINTER 2020 All classes are held on USR school premises, after school. Classes begin on

Wednesday, January 29th & Thursday, January 30th and end March 25th & March 26th.

There are no classes February 19th & 20th. Make up dates will be April 1st & 2nd (if needed).

Each course runs for eight weeks 2:45 – 3:45pm, pick up at 3:45pm for Reynolds, Bogert & Cavallini

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

6th

- 8th

$ FEE TTL

WEDNESDAY

100 PICASSO JR. X X 130 15 145

101 WACKY SCIENCE X X 130 20 150

102 COME HAVE A BALL X X 130 5 135

103 BAKERS DELIGHT X X X X 130 20 150

104 LITTLEBITS STEM CHALLENGES X X 130 15 145

105 ROCK THE RUNWAY X X X 130 20 150

106 GET READY TO TUMBLE X X X 130 130

107 ACTING UP!! X X X 130 5 135

108 VIVA VAN GOGH X X X 130 15 145

109 GAGASPHERE X X X 180 180

110 RED HOT ROBOTICS X X 180 180

THURSDAY

200 POTTERY BARN JR X X 130 10 140

201 OUTRAGEHISS PETS X X 160 160

202 WACKY SCIENCE X X 130 20 150

203 T.E.A.M. X X 130 130

204 BAKERS DELIGHT X X X X 130 20 150

205 ROCK THE RUNWAY X X X 130 20 150

206 GARAGE BAND X X X X 130 5 135

207 CREATIVE HAND SEWING X X X X 160 160

208 POTTERY BARN X X X 130 10 140

209 ATHLETE CHALLENGE X X X 130 130

210 LITTLEBITS STEM CHALLENGES X X 130 15 145

FOR DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASS FEES PLEASE VISIT THE DISTRICT HOME PAGE UNDER

'DISTRICT INFO/ PROGRAMS & ORGANIZATIONS/LEAP'

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WEDNESDAY COURSES

100 Picasso Jr. Dora Dillman course fee $130

materials fee $15

Are you creative? Do you enjoy painting and drawing? Then join us and learn how to paint and

draw like an artist! During our classes we will be learning about various artists, working with

different mediums ranging from acrylics to watercolors, as well as, learning new painting and

drawing techniques. Several completed projects will be taken home at the end of the session.

Come and join us!

Grades 1 & 2 10 students

101 Wacky Science Susan Deniz course fee $130

materials fee $20

A fun class where creativity and science meet! Participants will learn about crazy chemistry,

environmental science, and have tons of fun doing it. We will make outrageous ooze, rock candy,

slime, and jello play dough among other cool experiments.


102 Come Have A Ball Lisa LeFebvre course fee $130

materials fee $5 Have some fun moving in the gym. We’ll be playing all sorts of ball games: soccer, kickball, spud,

wiffle ball and more!! Be ready to learn some new skills, become physically fit, improve your

motor skills, RELAX and have lots of fun. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers!


103 Bakers Delight Jo Griffith/Edie Carmilani course fee $130

materials fee $20

Come and join us for a delicious time of baking!! We will be following recipes, measuring, mixing

and baking up yummy treats that you can eat and take home! Bring your appetite for learning

while having lots of fun!! A healthy snack is always provided. Each student should bring a small

plastic container/tray (lid not required) to carry home their scrumptious baked goods! Please

note that this class uses products that may contain peanuts and tree nuts***********

(CHILDREN WILL BE GROUPED TOGETHER ACCORDING TO AGE)

Grades 1,2,3, & 4 24 students

104 littleBits STEM Challenges Carey Goralski course fee $130 materials fee $15

Calling all engineers! If you enjoy building, designing, being creative and LOVE working with

littleBits, then this is the class for you! Students will navigate through the engineering design

process as they participate in different challenges. littleBits circuits will be designed and built

in all projects. A love for littleBits is a must!


105 Rock The Runway Tracy Nicholson course fee $130

materials fee $20

Did you ever want the chance to outfit yourself in style? Well in this class you will make fun

accessories you can actually wear using everything from beads, to rubber bands, and even duct

tape! Let’s be creative together using artistic and mathematical skills while having some fun

with fashion! We will put on our very own Red Carpet Runway Show to proudly display our

creations!

Grades 2,3 & 4 8 students

106 Get Ready To Tumble Laurie Guerra course fee $130

Welcome to the fundamentals of gymnastics! Class will begin with a warm up and stretching. We

will focus on bridges, cartwheels, front and back walkovers and handsprings with the help of an

octagon tumbling mat!! Hula hoops and ribbon wands will also be used for rhythmic gymnastics.

(Students should wear athletic attire…sneakers, sweatpants, etc.)

Grades 2, 3 & 4 10 students

107 Acting Up!!! Susan Jarvis course fee $130

materials fee $5

Do you love to act? If you are in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade and love theatre and storytelling, this

class is for you. We will act out short skits and plays. We will work together on a short play.

We will video and critique our work. Join in the fun! New Students Welcome!!


108 Viva Van Gogh Anna Richter course fee $130

materials fee $15

Are you creative? Do you enjoy painting and drawing? Then join us and learn how to paint and

draw like an artist! During our classes we will be learning about various artists, working with

different mediums ranging from acrylics to watercolors, as well as, learning new painting and

drawing techniques. Several completed projects will be taken home at the end of the session.

Come and join us!


109 Gagasphere Gagasphere course fee $180

Gaga is a fast moving and high energy game that keeps all children active and engaged. Known as

the “great equalizer” in playground sports, Gaga requires no special athletic skill or ability and is

enjoyed by children of all ages.


110 Red Hot Robotics Mad Science course fee $180

Explore the basic and complex technology used to design and build robots. Discover how

machines and robots work and how they make our lives easier. Learn about simple machines,

gear structure, battery wiring, motor principles, and electronic circuits. Experiment with

different forms of locomotion – including wheels, legs, and “tracks”. Build your very own robot

and other projects!


THURSDAY COURSES

200 Pottery Barn Jr. Dora Dillman course fee $130

materials fee $10

Join us and learn hand-building techniques for making clay vessels including: slab, coil and pinch.

We will also learn about joining clay pieces together, adding texture, and glazing the surface.

Several completed projects will be taken home at the end of the session.


201 Outragehisss Pets Outragehisss Pets course fee $160

Outragehisss Pets from Chestnut Ridge, NY will be coming to our school every week. Learn

about animals from our area and beyond!! Each week several different animals will visit and

children will be learning about the habitats and habits of the animals that visit. Children will

have a hands on and up-close experience with the animals!


202 Wacky Science Susan Deniz course fee $130

materials fee $20

A fun class where creativity and science meet! Participants will learn about crazy chemistry,

environmental science, and have tons of fun doing it. We will make outrageous ooze, rock candy,

slime, and jello play dough among other cool experiments.


203 T.E.A.M. Carlos Ramirez course fee $130

Together Everybody Achieves More. Do you like the thrill of celebrating with your teammates

after winning a big game? If you do, this course is for you! Come join Mr. Ramirez as he

organizes different team games and activities where students will learn about sportsmanship,

communication and cooperation in order to achieve a common goal. Make sure to bring sneakers

and a water bottle because you will be getting a great workout after school.


204 Bakers Delight Jo Griffith/Edie Carmilani course fee $130

materials fee $20

Come and join us for a delicious time of baking!! We will be following recipes, measuring, mixing

and baking up yummy treats that you can eat and take home! Bring your appetite for learning

while having lots of fun!! A healthy snack is always provided. Each student should bring a small

plastic container/tray (lid not required) to carry home their scrumptious baked goods! Please

note that this class uses products that may contain peanuts and tree nuts***********

(CHILDREN WILL BE GROUPED TOGETHER ACCORDING TO AGE)

Grades 1,2,3 & 4 24 students

205 Rock The Runway Tracy Nicholson course fee $130

materials fee $20

Did you ever want the chance to outfit yourself in style? Well in this class you will make fun

accessories you can actually wear using everything from beads, to rubber bands, and even duct

tape! Let’s be creative together using artistic and mathematical skills while having some fun

with fashion! We will put on our very own Red Carpet Runway Show to proudly display our

creations!


206 Garage Band Sue Jarvis course fee $130

materials fee $5

Come and record on Garage Band. Use real instruments or select from instrument menu. Create

with friends and download for itTunes or ringtones. See you then!


207 Creative Hand Sewing So You course fee $160

In this class students will be taught basic hand sewing stitches as well as how to thread and

knot their needle and sew on buttons. Each student will receive their very own sewing kit to

keep. Each week is a NEW, fun hand sewing project. Projects include bags and purses, toys and

games, doll clothes, pillows and jewelry. The projects never end and the fun never stops... Come

join the fun! All materials are included.


208 Pottery Barn Anna Richter course fee $130

materials fee $10

Join us and learn hand-building techniques for making clay vessels including: slab, coil and pinch.

We will also learn about joining clay pieces together, adding texture, and glazing the surface.

Several completed projects will be taken home at the end of the session.


209 Athlete Challenge Laurie Guerra course fee $130

Great place to let off some steam!! Let’s have a pick up game of basketball, relay races, sit down

volleyball, kickball and many other playground sports. While sweating in the gym you will learn

game rules, teamwork, respect for others and just enjoy being with new and old friends!


210 littleBits STEM Challenges Carey Goralski course fee $130 materials fee $15

Calling all engineers! If you enjoy building, designing, being creative and LOVE working with

littleBits, then this is the class for you! Students will navigate through the engineering design

process as they participate in different challenges. littleBits circuits will be designed and built

in all projects. A love for littleBits is a must!


LEAP Policies and Procedures:

Enrollment Process:

1. Submit your class choice by completing the following between Thursday, January 2nd and Friday,

January 17th. ( Please note forms WILL NOT be accepted before the 2nd).

a. Enrollment Form – attached (Please indicate an alternate course choice)

b. Child Release Form – attached

c. Check payable to “ USR BOE LEAP program” for course fee and material fees if applicable.

2. Drop off completed forms and check to the LEAP mailbox located in the schools’ office.

3. We must have an Email address that you check REGULARLY. We will communicate by Email.

4. There will be a $50 charge for registrations after LEAP has started and the classes will not be prorated.

Late registrants will not be able to start classes until the following week.

NOTES:

LEAP classes are booked on a first come, first serve basis; REGISTER EARLY!

Please indicate an alternate course choice in case your 1st choice course is already full.

Courses with low enrollment may be cancelled.

Notifications of enrollment WILL NOT be sent; if you do not hear from LEAP directors, your child is

enrolled in the course you selected.

If the class is canceled or maximum enrollment is met prior to LEAP receiving your child’s enrollment form,

your child will be placed in your alternate course choice and you will be notified by phone or e-mail prior to

the first day of class.

If the class chosen is canceled or full, you can:

Choose an alternative course

Receive a refund in the mail

A fee will be incurred for bounced checks. If sufficient funds are not met, your child will not be permitted

to enroll in future LEAP programs.

If an instructor needs to reschedule/cancel a class, it will be rescheduled during make-up week (usually the

week following the end of the semester); no refunds will be given if your child cannot make the rescheduled

class.

If a school closing occurs, LEAP will be cancelled and a make-up date scheduled.

ATTENDING CLASS:

LEAP strongly advises parents to remind their child on the day of their LEAP class.

Attendance is taken! LEAP checks the absentee list and list of children sent home sick.

LEAP will attempt to reach parents whose children are absent from LEAP and are not on the school

absentee or sick list.

IMPORTANT

If your child will not attend class, please notify LEAP (not your homeroom

teacher) no later than 1:30pm

On the day of class by calling the LEAP phone

(201) 961-6366 or by email at [email protected]

PICK UP:

mailto:[email protected]

Bogert & Reynolds students must be picked up in front of the REYNOLDS/BOGERT SCHOOLS. For safety

reasons, please DO NOT pull into the kiss & drop lanes in front of Reynolds/Bogert. Please park your

car and meet your child by their teacher.

Only those listed on the Child Release form are authorized to pick up your child. You may authorize

someone not listed on your form to pick up your child by sending a note with your child on class day.

Pick up is at 3:45. Students will be supervised until they are picked up. LEAP is not a substitute for

child-care, you will be billed $10 for each 10 minutes beyond pickup time.

DO NOT block cars parked in parking spaces while waiting at pick up. PLEASE PARK IN A SPACE.

Special Information:

Refund Policy:

Total refunds will be given if there is insufficient class enrollment, or if a child drops out before the

registration deadline.

Prorated refunds will be given if a child drops out of a class between the 1st and 2nd class and the

withdrawal does not impact the minimum enrollment (subject to a $25 service charge)

No refunds will be given after the 2nd class, for missed classes, or if the class is canceled due to reasons

beyond the control of LEAP.

Code of Conduct:

LEAP reserves the right to dismiss any student, without refund, for violating the Reynolds & Bogert schools Code

of Conduct. All students participating in the USR LEAP program are expected to behave in a courteous and

respectful manner at all times.

LOOKING FOR GOOD TALENT!

LEAP is looking for additional course ideas and instructors. The pay is a “nice extra”, but the personal rewards are

unmatched! If you have any ideas for classes or instructors, or are interested in teaching a class yourself, please

contact LEAP at [email protected] or 201-961-6366.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

Contact LEAP Directors Anne Marie Silverman and Mary Levine

[email protected] or 201-961-6366 Please Fill out Registration and Child Release Form on the following page. Return

to the LEAP mailbox in Reynolds or Bogert main office by

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17th.

Parents please note that you will receive an email the week classes

start confirming which class your child is in. If you do not receive

this please call the LEAP OFFICE @201-961-6366



Return to LEAP mailbox in Reynolds or Bogert office before FRI. JANUARY 17th.

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LEAP WINTER 2020 Registration and Emergency Form One student per form/ please do not submit before 1/2/20

Name: __________________________ Grade_____ Teacher: _______________________

Address: ___________________________ Home Phone: ___________________________

Email address ____________________________________________________________

Parent 1’s name: _______________________ Parent 1’s Cell: ________________________

Parent 2’s name: ________________________Parent 2’s Cell: _______________________

Parent 1’s Work phone:___________________ Parent 2’s Work phone:__________________

Emergency contact: _____________________ Phone: ____________________________

Wednesday Course code______ & title: _______________________________________________

Wednesday Alternate course code____& title______________________________________

Thursday Course code_____ & title: __________________________________________________

Thursday Alternate course code_____& title______________________________________ Wednesday course fee:_______ _______________

Wednesday materials fee: __________________

Thursday course fee: _______________________

Thursday materials fee: ____________________

*Course and materials fee vary. Please check course brochure for correct fees.

**PLEASE NOTE $50 LATE FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 1/17

Make checks payable to “USR BOE LEAP” Total: __________________

I acknowledge that I have read and will comply with the Policies & Procedures

of LEAP.

Parent Signature: ____________________________________________ **********************************************************************************

LEAP Child Release Form Please indicate the means of dismissal for your child:

___I will pick up my child. _____MY CHILD ATTENDS THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

___I authorize the following people to pick up my child:

Name:_______________________ Name:_______________________

Phone:_______________________ Phone:_______________________

Relationship:__________________ Relationship:__________________

You must send any changes to this plan in writing to the LEAP directors.

Does your child have any health needs i.e. food allergies etc.? Yes___ No___

Does your child require any special modifications or accommodations?

YES____ NO____

office use only

DATE: __________

CHECK #: ________

AMOUNT:____________

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