2014-2015TRIMESTERTWO

LOWER SCHOOLDECEMBER 1TO FEBRUARY 27

With all of the exciting activities we offer, you are sure to find one that will thrill your child. Students may participate in as little as one day per week, or as many as five.

Join us for supervised play for Lower School students before school begins. Meet in the Common Room.

4:30–TO–5:30PM

8:00–TO–8:25AM

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3:10–TO–4:30PM

Extended Day forKindergarten–Grade 1

Extended Day is a free-play program which includes a nutritious snack, quiet games, books and arts and crafts.

Homework Help forGrades 2–4Homework Help is a place to complete homework with extra support. Students are guided in organizing work, prioritizing assignments and developing techniques to answer their own questions.

Please see registration page at end of booklet for trimester rates and drop-in rates. Note that some activities have ad-ditional fees listed with the class descriptions.

Mandarin on MondaysChildren will experience China through “real language” classes in Mandarin. Taught by native speaking educators from ABC Languages, the noted language program, students will be introduced to age appropriate themes through authentic vocabulary and learn to speak in simple sentences. They will be engaged through authentic stories, play Chinese games and learn traditional songs. They will also be introduced to Chinese culture and work on related arts and crafts projects. Students will learn in an instructive, supportive environment. They will participate in a large variety of activities which will allow for differentiated instruction and multiple learning styles. We will hold a party with Chinese food at the end of the session. Enroll now for this exciting opportunity!ABC Languages

DAILY FEE + WORKSHOP FEE $225

Journey into French on TuesdaysExperience “real French” as you are introduced to age appropriate themes through authentic jcWUVi`Ufm���gYbhYbWYg"�9b[U[Y�]b�U�Zib!Ñ``YX�program that will allow you to increase your _bck`YX[Y�UbX�Vi]`X�mcif�WcbÑXYbWY�]b�:fYbW\"�Discover French through songs, stories, dance, games and arts & crafts. Learn authentic vocabulary and simple French sentences. Find out about typical French foods (think crepes!), cooking or tasting when possible. Learn about ordering in a restaurant. Learn in instructive and exciting ways in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participate in a large variety of activities which will allow for differentiated instruction and multiple learning styles. Come join the fun and start building a strong foundation in French.ABC Languages

DAILY FEE + WORKSHOP FEE $225

Languages AFTER THREE 3:10 TO 4:30 PM

Spanish on FridaysExperience “real language” as you are introduced to age appropriate themes through authentic vocabulary & sentences. Engage in a Zib!Ñ``YX�dfc[fUa�h\fci[\�cif�bUh]jY�gdYU_]b[�instructors that will allow you to strengthen mcif�YldcgifY�UbX�]adfcjY�mcif�WcbÑXYbWY�]b�Spanish. Build upon your language foundation through songs, stories, dance, games and arts and crafts. Learn in instructive and exciting ways in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participate in a large variety of activities which will allow for differentiated instruction & multiple learning styles. Have fun while learning the Spanish language and begin building the foundation for your core program instruction.ABC Languages

DAILY FEE + WORKSHOP FEE $225

Young EntrepreneursINSTRUCTOR Chuchi Arevalo, CFA, CFE Calling all Entrepreneurs. In this innovative class, you will learn what it takes to launch your own business and how successful entrepreneurs transformed creative ideas into today’s mega-companies. Students select a “business idea,” develop a business plan and “pitch” their venture to a panel. This uniquely formative experience will have a tremendous developmental impact on participants. Open to 3rd and 4th graders.

WORKSHOP FEE $225

Cooking Up a StoryINSTRUCTORS Ashley and NyeshaRoll up those sleeves, fasten those aprons, but wait...we can't forget to read! Children will be able to explore the world of cooking through a single story. This FAT phenomenon brings stories to life; transforming them into tasty, sweet, and yummy eats. Join Nyesha and Ashley for some cooking with a literary twist!MATERIAL FEE $75

CATS TennisBe part of this innovative program that allows us to offer tennis instruction right here at Friends! Perfected by veteran tennis professionals and child education specialists, CATS lessons and exercises are carefully tailored to support children's physical and motor skill development. Children will learn how to swing, volley and use proper footwork. With a focus on fair play and positive attitude, students will play real games each week. Limited enrollment.Open to K–3rd graders. WORKSHOP FEE $350

Fencer's ClubOn guard! Develop speed, total body coordination, mental focus and strategy in the unique sport of fencing. All classes will include warm-ups and games; fencing drills that develop footwork, sword technique and tactical thinking as well as actual fencing bouts. And you might even pick up a few Shakespearean quips! Rental of mask, glove, jacket, and foil included.Open to 2nd–4th graders.

INSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT FEE $420

Xtreme Winter Football BSNYSnowfall and cold December winds would keep other classes indoors, but not so for Xtreme Winter Football. Utilizing “touch-tackle” rules in the Outer Courtyard, this class keeps the game of football safe and exciting. So lace up your boots and grab a pair of gloves because we’re playing through the season just like the pros. Coaches from BSNY will include Division 1 College Players.Open to 2nd–4th graders.

WORKSHOP FEE $275

Rocking Lego Robotics withTEKintellectStudents learn to design and construct original, mechanized models from Lego® components. They receive instruction fY[UfX]b[�h\Y�gW]Ybh]ÑW�df]bW]d`Yg�YaVYXXYX�in the models, and then proceed quickly to a fun, hands-on, multi-sensory experience, in which they construct the models and play with them. Carousels, cranes, dune buggies, conveyer belts, windmills and more will come to life in your child’s hands, through their own effort and ingenuity! At the end of the trimester, students will take home the model they built and can use the components to keep building new creations. Open to K-2nd graders.

WORKSHOP AND MATERIAL FEE $375

4TH Grade Homework HelpFourth Graders can jump start their homework every day of the week. This program will provide students with the help and structure they need to complete their assignments.

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Clay WorldINSTRUCTOR Jorge Cruz, Character SculptorUsing special modeling clay, instructors from Miami Beach’s Clay World will help ghiXYbhg�WfYUhY�Ñ[if]bYg�cZ�Ub]aU`g �dYcd`Y �monsters and more! All creations built during class can be taken home. You must go to clayworld.org to see for yourself some of the creative projects to come! WORKSHOP AND MATERIAL FEE: $285

Art Adventures with NoraINSTRUCTOR Nora Chavooshian,Artist + DesignerStart with a mess and end up with art! In this combination workshop of 2D and 3D projects, you will learn how to build creations such as toys, sculptures, and life-like models, as well as paint and draw with opaque and transparent mediums. By using multiple materials, you'll discover that there are way more than three dimensions to our creativity!MATERIAL FEE $95

Rocking Lego Robotics withTEKintellectStudents learn to design and construct original, mechanized models from Lego® components. They receive instruction fY[UfX]b[�h\Y�gW]Ybh]ÑW�df]bW]d`Yg�YaVYXXYX�in the models, and then proceed quickly to a fun, hands-on, multi-sensory experience, in which they construct the models and play with them. Carousels, cranes, dune buggies, conveyer belts, windmills and more will come to life in your child’s hands, through their own effort and ingenuity! At the end of the trimester students will take home the model they built and can use the components to keep building new creations. Open to 3rd and 4th graders.

WORKSHOP AND MATERIAL FEE $375

FAT FunhouseToo many fun FAT choices? Can’t decide what class to take? Well now you don’t have to! Our new program offering free-choiceactivities in a nurturing, creative and educationally stimulating environment. Everyday choices will include art activities, cooking, Legos, block-building and outdoor play. Expect surprise visits from your favorite FAT teachers. Remember F.A.T is F.U.N!!

Ramp Jams≥OFF-CAMPUS INSTRUCTOR Kevin Banahan, Skate YogiThe NYC skate scene moves indoors for the winter and so does the FAT Skate Club! Hop on the bus as we head to Skate Brooklyn for a private session at their indoor mini half-pipe and skate facility in Park Slope. There's something for everyone whether you're a seasoned thrasher or just starting out--no experience necessary. For beginners, we will cover the basics of skateboarding such as balance, pushing and turning. The more advanced can learn to drop in, pump the transitions and slash the coping. Skateboard, pads and helmet required. Group will return

at 5:30 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION AND PROGRAM FEE $375

Super Soccer StarsGet the ball rolling! Join Super Soccer Stars, NYC’s most popular Soccer-skills program. Students will greatly improve their soccer skills through fun and engaging warm-ups, drills, and games. Dynamic International coaches work with every student to develop gY`Z!WcbÑXYbWY�UbX�hYUakcf_�]b�U�bcb!competitive environment. Open to K-3rd

graders.

WORKSHOP FEE $250

4TH Grade Homework HelpSee Monday.

TUESDAY

BladingINSTRUCTOR Matt Schlee, Hockey FanaticOne of the safest sports around and a proven workout, FATsters have the opportunity to join the blading craze by learning the moves from an "inline" pro! Basic skating instruction will include striding, turning, stopping, crossovers and much more. Blades, helmets, and pads required.

Sit and KnitInstructor: Julie Brush, Knit-WitAn exciting opportunity for beginners to learn the fundamentals of knitting, andadvanced students can hone their skills. Participants will learn everything fromcasting on, knitting, purling and binding off, to cabling, reading patterns and garment shaping. Open to 2nd-4th graders.

MATERIAL FEE $195

WoodworkingINSTRUCTOR Madeleine Stern, Vice PresidentLet’s measure, saw, hammer and drill! Possible projects include: treasure boxes, toys, doll furniture, sculptures, birdhouses, puzzles, etc, etc. Students can follow their passions with technical support from Madeleine. We will never be board!Open to K-2nd graders.

WORKSHOP FEE $95

FAT FunhouseToo many FUN FAT choices? Can’t decide what class to take? Well now you don’t have to! Our new program offering free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative and educationally stimulating environment. Everyday choices will include art activities, cooking, Legos, block-building and outdoor play. Expect surprise visits from your favorite FAT teachers. Remember F.A.T is F.U.N!!

Karma Kids Everything Yoga!All the yoga fun with a focus on our favorite themes for each class! Every week, we’ll have a different theme—Circus Yoga, DUfhbYf�Mc[U �6ihhYfÒm�Mc[U �;fcid�Mc[U �American Doll Yoga, Yoga Games and more! All of our favorite parts of yoga will culminate in an amazing show that we’ll collectively prepare for grownups at the end of the trimester. This is the ultimate yoga experience! Come, Play, Yoga! WORKSHOP FEE $350

Child's Play NY: Acting the MythEver wonder what the snakes on Medusa’s head talk about? Ever seen an infomercial for Arachne’s loom? Do you know what you would do if you came face-to-face with a Minotaur? Well…wonder no more! In this dynamic improv class, classical mythology is our springboard for dramatic play. Kids learn about classical mythology while playing theater games. They invent their own myths and characters based on the heroes, gods, quests that they learn UVcih�Xif]b[�h\Y�gYaYghYf"�H\Y�ÑbU`�g\ck�is a presentation of hilarious and dynamic scenes from the Greek myth cannon.

Open to 2nd-4th graders.

WORKSHOP FEE: $175

CeramicsINSTRUCTOR Nicole Parcher, Visting ArtistPinch, roll, carve, model—explore and push the limits of clay’s structural properties. We will create animals, landscapes, and abstract constructions as well as cups, plates and bowls. All students will take \caY�ÑfYX�UbX�[`UnYX�kcf_"Open to 1st–4th graders.

WORKSHOP FEE $195

4TH Grade Homework HelpSee Monday.

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Basketball Stars of NYBasketball Stars are back at Friends to provide you with the best basketball instruction from the top coaches in the city! Join our after school program and learn how to play the game the right way while participating in weekly games. The program is carefully constructed to teach you the right way to shoot, defend, rebound and much more. Coaches from Basketball Stars include former Division 1 College players. Don’t miss out on the chance to be the next Basketball Star of NY!Open to K–2nd graders.

WORKSHOP FEE $275

Ice Skating at Chelsea Piers≥OFF-CAMPUS Learn all the fundamentals of Ice-skating in a fun and safe environment. Expert coaches will instruct the children on the ice where they will learn forward and backward skating: stops, including snowplow and T-stop: and crossovers. More experienced skaters will be challenged to move to the next level. Ice-skates provided. Group will

return at 5:30.

TRANSPORTATION AND INSTRUCTION FEE $ 450

Comic Book CreationsINSTRUCTOR Nicole Parcher, Visting ArtistCalling all comic book lovers! Make your own comic book, using your imagination to create heroes and villains with untold super powers. Comic book artists will also make a poster, card game, mini movie strip and a T-shirt—all featuring their own character designs.Open to 2nd-4th graders.

WORKSHOP FEE $150

Tie Dye FactoryINSTRUCTOR Nora Chavooshian, Artist + DesignerWorking with textiles, we’ll tie-dye, block print, paint and decorate with appliqué tocreate unique fabrics. We’ll design t-shirts, hats, and even turn our fabric creations into whimsical stuffed toys.WORKSHOP FEE $175

FAT FunhouseToo many fun FAT choices? Can’t decide what class to take? Well now you don’t have to! Our new program offering free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative and educationally stimulating environment. Everyday choices will include art activities, cooking, Legos, block-building and outdoor play. Expect surprise visits from your favorite FAT teachers. Remember F.A.T is F.U.N!!

Dazzling Discoveries Hands-on ScienceLaunch a rocket, erupt a volcano, create a science circus, dig for dinosaur bones, make and reveal invisible ink, design and test cars UbX�Òm]b[�cV^YWhgÄX]gWcjYf�h\Y�d\mg]WU`�world through these and other exciting projects with Dazzling Discoveries’ hands-on science program. Through kid-friendly experiments and projects, students explore magnetism, chemical reactions, air pressure, outer space, animal habitats, the human VcXm �Ò][\h �UbX�ch\Yf�kcbXfcig�fYU`!`]ZY�topics. Each week, children create take-home projects that incorporate the science theme of the class.WORKSHOP AND MATERIAL FEE $300

4TH Grade Homework HelpSee Monday.

THURSDAY

ChorusINSTRUCTOR Joanna Pickett, Choral DirectorCome, sing! This is an opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic singers and vocalists to explore more challenging choral material. With enough participation, part singing will be introduced, along with popular songs and special youth-oriented choral arrangements. Healthy and natural development of the young person's singing voice is the underlying principle of the group.Open to 2nd–4th graders.

WORKSHOP FEE $300

DodgeballINSTRUCTOR Kevin Banahan, Average JoeFinally, a sports game for the masses! Whether you like to charge the line with a CC Sabathia throwing arm or prefer to hide and wait with the sneakiness of a chess master, dodgeball offers fun and excitement to every style of player. We will mix it up by alternating between the three sets of rules—Army, Jailhouse and Elimination.Open to 2nd–4th graders.

Explore Engineering & Robotics + Dazzling DiscoveriesExplore and create using batteries, lights, motors, robotics devices, construction materials (Lego, Knex, etc.) and lots of recyclables (cardboard, bottles, egg cartons, old CDs, etc.). Using the principles of engineering mechanics and physics to understand how and why things work the way they do, students will learn problem solving, basic robotics, simple programming, design process and construction skills. Create unique interactive projects. Open to 3rd and 4th

graders.

WORKSHOP FEE $350

Chess ClubINSTRUCTOR Peter Barkman, Chess MasterOpen to players of all levels. Beginners will be introduced to the fundamentals of the game, basic strategy and tactics. More advanced students will learn and study correct opening strategy, middle

game planning and basic end game theory. Children will also learn how to read and write chess notation.INSTRUCTOR FEE $200

FAT FunhouseToo many fun FAT choices? Can’t decide what class to take? Well now you don’t have to! Our new program offering free-choice activities in a nurturing, creative and educationally stimulating environment. Everyday choices will include art activities, cooking, Legos, block-building and outdoor play. Expect surprise visits from your favorite FAT teachers. Remember F.A.T is F.U.N!!

Art Around the WorldINSTRUCTOR NICOLE PARCHER, VISITING ARTIST

Children will explore the crafts of different cultures and create a different project every week! Projects include Mexican Yarn Painting, Navajo Sand Painting, Eskimo Laughing Masks, Twirling Palm Puppet from India, Vietnamese Dragon Puppet, Central American Worry Dolls, Chippewa Dreamcatchers, Japanese Wind Socks, Kente Paper Weaving and more!WORKSHOP FEE $150

Child's Play NY: Mini Musical: Jungle BookThis session introduces children to the world of the Broadway musical. We "play" with the story and characters from the Rudyard Kipling book and other jungle stories and work on songs from the Disney classic that are appropriate for developing voices and exciting to perform. Creative movement combined with choreography gives the students an artistic physical outlet. Theater games and artwork surrounding Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera and his crew, support the children's understanding of how to create a character. Class culminates in a performance of our character-driven improvisations, songs and dances.

Open to K-2nd graders.

WORKSHOP FEE: $225

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Information and Registration Form

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PARENT NAME

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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RegistrationRegistration form and payment are due November 14, 2014. Any registration received after will be processed only if space remains, and a late registration fee will be assessed.

LATE REGISTRATION FEE $50Registrations will not be processed unless accompanied by payment in full. Please make all checks payable to Friends Seminary, and send to the attention of FAT, not to the Business Office. Phone registrations will not be accepted.

Tuition aid is available. A maximum of 75% financial aid is available to those who receive aid for the academic year. Please call for details.

Children may drop or change a class within the first two weeks of the trimester. If space is available, children may add classes at any time but classes will not be pro-rated.

After December 12, 2014, refunds or credits will not be given for changes to enrollment status.

Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

HolidaysMARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYJanuary 19PRESIDENTS DAYFebruary 16PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYFebruary 17PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCESFebruary 26 & 27

Drop-insInstead of a note, parents are now required to submit a drop-in form on the morning of the drop-in day. Drop-in forms are available in all Lower School classrooms and in the Lower School Office. Please call the FAT office to check on availability.

EARLY BIRD DROP-INS $9

F.A.T. DROP-INS$0–$45 ACTIVITY FEE $68$50+ ACTIVITY FEE $78

Daily drop-in rates are conditional upon the activity's fees.

EXTENDED DAY & HOMEWORK DROP-INS $31

Late PickupIf a child is picked up late more than twice in a trimester, the school has the right to refuse to accept that child in the Extended Day Program.LATE PICKUP FEE $25After 6pm there will be a $1-per-minute late charge.

QuestionsCall the Office of Extended Programs at 212·979·5035 ext. 5065 or email FAT@friendsseminary.org.

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Program Sign-up Please make all checks payable to: Friends Seminary, attn: FAT, 222 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003

EARLY BIRD PROGRAMTRIMESTER [ ] $300 $

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OFF-CAMPUSIf your child is participating in an off-campus activity, please consent to him or her walking or driving to and from school.I allow my child to walk or drive to his or her activity with his or her supervised group.

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Let the FATFUN team plan your next party!We will customize each party based on the age and interest of the child. Popular choices have included Yoga with Karma Kids, Build-a-Bear, Hip Hop Dance, Nora’s Arty Party, our all-new Pajama Party, and the always crowd pleasing BIG Gym Sports. Call us with your ideas.

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