GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2015

WINTER PROGRAM FOR KIDS

Young people from grades K-6 are invited to join us on eight SATURDAY mornings for an exciting series of programs to be held at the MIDDLE SCHOOL. Children are encouraged to expand their

imaginations and have fun while learning.

The meeting dates are as follows: January 24, 31

February 7, 14, 28 March 7, 14, 21

(NO CLASS on February 21st)

THERE WILL BE 1 SNOW MAKE-UP DAY– 3/28

REGISTER

By MAIL - IMMEDIATELY **Classes fill quickly, so DO NOT WAIT for in person registration**

In Person - Starting FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015

at the Continuing Education Office

56 Cathedral Avenue 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS !! REGISTRATIONS WILL BE RETURNED IF NOT DONE CORRECTLY!

KINDER FUNFEST Angela Gallo ABC-9:45-11:50 Middle School Cafeteria The KinderFunfest is a two-hour session of fun activities for kindergarten children including story-time, arts and crafts and a variety of games. Through creative play and group interaction, the kindergarten children are guaranteed two hours of FUN! Children should bring to each class a mid-morning snack and drink labeled with their FULL NAME and they should wear old clothes. PLEASE SEE SEPARATE KINDERFUNFEST REGISTRATION FORM… TWO checks: Materials $20 (Pay to A. Gallo); Reg. Fee $70 (Pay to GC Schools). ARTS & CRAFTS Joie Prisco/Alexis Madej 1-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 246 2-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 246 Learn how to make new and exciting art projects. We will use paint, dye, popsicle sticks, and much more to get the full art experience. These will be projects that you will treasure for years to come. Projects can be given to friends, family or you can hang them in your room to keep for yourself. TWO checks: Materials-$20 (Pay to J. Prisco); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). A TASTE OF ITALY - 1 Lisa Marie Calandra 3-A15 Grades 1-5 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 110 A new and improved version of last year’s “A Taste of Italy” class. Learn about the Italian culture and its language through fun songs, crafts, stories, and activities. Get a taste of everyday Italian phrases, greetings, and traditions in this interactive class while we have fun playing games, singing songs, and exploring parts of Italy right in our classroom. You will see how fun, enjoyable and rewarding a language can be! TWO checks: Materials $15 (Pay to L. Calandra); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). A TASTE OF ITALY - 2 Lisa Marie Calandra 4-B36 Grades 3-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 110 This course is for students who have already completed “A Taste of Italy –1” or for those students who are looking to learn more advanced Italian. This course will teach more about the Italian culture and language. We will learn more vocabulary, verbs, and expressions, as well as, more about Italian traditions, holidays, and regions of Italy. We will have fun learning through Italian songs, stories, playing games, making crafts and taking a “trip” to Italy right in the classroom. You will see how fun, enjoyable, and rewarding a language can be! TWO checks: Materials $15 (Pay to L. Calandra); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). CERAMICS FOR FUN Karen Guarnieri 5-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 145 6-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 145 Come join this enjoyable class and create your own ceramics for yourself or for gifts! Projects will include ceramic dogs, cats, little boxes, bunnies and many more items. PLEASE BRING SMOCK TO FIRST CLASS! TWO checks: Materials $40 (Pay to K. Guarnieri); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

*REMINDER* MATERIALS FEES ARE PAID TO THE TEACHER AT THE FIRST CLASS

WEAR OLD CLOTHES !!!

CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS Valli Puzio 7-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 249 8-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 249 Make special treats! Learn how to dip and mold chocolate. Each week we will make something in chocolate including chocolate pizza, football pops, chocolate covered strawberries and pretzels, bacon and potato chips in chocolate, 4 leaf clover pops, chocolate crispy cups and smores. TWO checks: Materials $20 (Pay to V. Puzio); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). JEWELRY MAKING Shannon Murphy 9-A36 Grades 3-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 250 10-B36 Grades 3-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 250 This class will focus on teaching children jewelry making techniques using a variety of beads, wire, string, glass, etc. We will design and create earrings, necklaces and bracelets. TWO checks: Materials-$22 (Pay to S. Murphy); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). WOODWORKING Fred Caputo 11-A34 Grades 3-4 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 148 12-B34 Grades 3-4 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 148 Make projects using hand tools. Learn the safe, correct way to work with tools and different materials. TWO checks: Materials $15 (Pay to F. Caputo); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). COMPUTER FUN! MaryKate Cleary 13-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 212 14-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 212 The students will be able to learn new and exciting tools on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel— making comic strips, learning to create visual effects and exploring ways to use Excel. The students will be able to use these new effects to help make their projects look amazing! ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Amber Paradise 15-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 156 16-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 156 Students will have the opportunity to explore three main forms of creative writing—Poetry, Drama and Prose. Students may be exploring these topics for the first time out of school or be further developing an already discovered interest in creative writing. These lessons are aligned with Common Core curriculum. Please bring a notebook and pencil to class. ONE check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

*REMINDER* MATERIALS FEES ARE PAID TO THE

“TEACHER” AT THE FIRST CLASS

A STEP INTO BALLET Jessica Stolfi 17-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 116 18-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 116 Learn the techniques and moves involved in ballet. Students will work on building their flexibility and strength that is needed for dancing. All students will have an opportunity to choreograph their own dance with moves learned in the class. Ballet is a graceful form of dance that involves flowing movement. It is also the basic form of all dance styles. Wear comfortable clothes/dance attire is fine. TWO checks: Materials-$ 15 (Pay to J. Stolfi); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). SPORTS FUN Jenna Cavuto 19-A34 Grades 3-4 9:45-10:45 Middle School South Gym 20-B56 Grades 5-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School South Gym Come out and have fun while playing some of your favorite sports. We will learn the basic rules and fundamental skills of a new sport each class. Some of the sports will include basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey—to name a few. Class will end in a friendly scrimmage, applying the skills we learned. No prior playing experience is necessary!! ONE check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). ROCKIN’ RECORDERS Joseph Graziano 21-A56 Grades 5-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 101 22-B34 Grades 3-4 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 101 Students will explore the wonders of music through performance on the recorder, as well as other instruments! Repertoire will include a wide variety of styles that everyone can enjoy! A performance will be held at the end of the 8 week program. Who’s ready to rock? TWO checks: Materials-$15 (Pay to J. Graziano); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). LEARN TO CODE James Schementi 23-B56 Grades 5-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 149 Ever wonder how the technology you use every day works? Well, wonder no more, and come learn how to build it! This course will teach the fundamentals of computer programming, along with critical thinking and problem solving, by building games for the iPhone, and making websites. All with code! ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

*REMINDER* MATERIALS FEES ARE PAID TO THE

“TEACHER” AT THE FIRST CLASS

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLASS Michele Butterman 24-A56 Grades 5-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 107 25-B34 Grades 3-4 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 107 Mixed Martial Arts is a program designed to teach students how to improve the fitness of their body, mind and spirit. During class, students will learn basic punches and kicks. Students will learn self-defense, self-discipline and increase their self-confidence, which will help them achieve academic and social success in everyday life. Students should dress comfortably in sweats. ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). ZUMBA KIDS PARTY Sophia Protopapas 26-A36 Grades 3-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 119 Do you love to dance? Then why don’t you give Zumba a chance? Zumba kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural elements into the class structure. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). ZUMBA KIDS JR. PARTY Sophia Protopapas 27-B12 Grades 1-2 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 119 Do you love to dance? Then why don’t you give Zumba a chance? Zumba Kids Jr. classes are rockin’, high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. We break down steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Little feet, huge moves. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). TWEEN YOGA Ilana Slavin/Barbara Cohen 28-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45—10:45 Middle School Rm. 108 29-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50—11:50 Middle School Rm. 108 Discover the many ways that yoga can promote a healthy mind and body. Did you know that the rates of stress and anxiety in youngsters, including students with special needs, are surpassing those of adults? Through yoga and breathing and relaxation techniques, we can reduce those feelings, thus fostering healthier ways of coping. Join us for a fun way to learn yoga. Students should wear loose fitting clothing and please bring your own yoga mat. ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES!

*REMINDER* MATERIALS FEES ARE PAID TO THE TEACHER AT THE FIRST CLASS

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LEGO ROBOTICS Richard Madden 30-A45 Grades 4-5 9:45-11:50 Middle School Rm. 142 This course, through the use of LEGO Robotics kits, will enable students to design, build and program small scale robots. Students will learn fundamental engineering and problem solving through challenging robotic projects. Each project will require participants to plan, collaborate and design their robots in groups of four with the guidance of a teacher and student aide. Parents are invited to the last class where a demonstration of the robot’s capabilities will be shown. This class will be limited to 16 students. Attendance for each of the 8 classes is extremely important as each group will rely on each of its members for completion of important tasks. Enrollment limited to 16 children. ONE check: Reg. fee $220 (Pay to GC Schools) PLEASE SEE AND USE SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM.

REGISTRATION CARD– GARDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS ONLY

9:45-11:50 LEGO ROBOTICS REGISTRATION FORM

1. PLEASE USE THIS REGISTRATION FORM FOR ROBOTICS ONLY. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530

M / F *School Presently Attending: *Grade: *Must be included Last Name: First Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact:

PLEASE USE THIS FORM FOR THE LEGO ROBOTICS CLASS REGISTRATION FEE - $220.00

ROBOTICS IS LIMITED TO 16 CHILDREN. THEREFORE, IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT GET INTO THE ROBOTICS CLASS AND YOU STILL WANT HER/HIM TO BE IN THE

WINTER PROGRAM FOR KIDS, PLEASE SEND THE OTHER REGISTRATION FORMS TO INDICATE

YOUR SECOND & THIRD CHOICES.

CHECKS FOR REGISTRATION & MATERIALS FEE

Registration cards: A separate registration card is needed for each class. Please be sure to use the 9:45 form for a 9:45 class &

the 10:50 form for a 10:50 class.

Use One Envelope with SEPARATE CHECKS: Mail all registrations & checks for all of your children in the one envelope to us.

Registration checks: Registration checks are made payable to: Garden City Schools

CHECKS FOR MATERIALS FEE: Please make the check payable to the instructor listed in the brochure and bring the check to the

instructor on the first day of class. Do NOT mail the materials fee check with your registration.

Separate checks are required for each class and for each materials fee.

For example, 4 checks are needed if one child is registering for a 9:45 and a 10:50 class and both classes have materials fees.

YOU MUST BRING THE MATERIALS FEE CHECK TO THE FIRST CLASS !

DO NOT FORGET YOUR SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE !! FOR THE CONFIRMATION……

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM STARTS CALL THE

OFFICE – 478-1070

CONFIRMATIONS

In order to receive a confirmation for your child/children , you MUST send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for each child.

Please address the confirmation envelope(s) to each of your children

so you will know which child the confirmation is for.

SEND A #10 BUSINESS SIZE (SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE)

WITH SUFFICIENT POSTAGE.

Please do not call the office to find out which class your child is in, unless you do not receive your confirmation by the Thursday before the program starts.

When the confirmations are sent, they are for your information

and do not need to be brought to the class.

REGISTRATION CARD

9:45-11:50 KINDERFUNFEST REGISTRATION FORM

FEE - $ 70.00

1. PLEASE USE THIS REGISTRATION FORM FOR KINDERFUNFEST ONLY. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. MATERIALS fee check payable to the INSTRUCTOR. BRING TO FIRST CLASS. 5. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530

M / F *School Presently Attending: *Grade: *Must be included Last Name: First Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact:

PLEASE USE THIS FORM FOR THE KINDERFUNFEST CLASS. DO NOT FORGET YOUR SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE.

MATERIALS FEE, PAYABLE TO TEACHER, AT FIRST CLASS

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PLEASE READ BELOW - IMPORTANT

REGISTRATION CARD

9:45 - 10:45

1. A SEPARATE REGISTRATION CARD and SEPARATE CHECK(S) are required for each session. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. MATERIALS fee check payable to the INSTRUCTOR. BRING TO FIRST CLASS. 5. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530

M / F *School Presently Attending: *Grade: *Must be included Last Name: First Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact: 1st Choice: Course # Class Title Alternate #1: Course # Class Title _____

Alternate #2: Course # Class Title ______________________________________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION CARD

10:50-11:50

1. A SEPARATE REGISTRATION CARD and SEPARATE CHECK(S) are required for each session. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. MATERIALS fee check payable to the INSTRUCTOR. BRING TO FIRST CLASS. 5. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530

M / F *School Presently Attending: *Grade: *Must be included Last Name: First Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact: 1st Choice: Course # Class Title Alternate #1: Course # Class Title _____

Alternate #2: Course # Class Title ______________________________________________________________________________________________

REMINDER - *SEPARATE CHECKS FOR EACH SESSION

*SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR CONFIRMATION *BRING MATERIALS FEE CHECK,

PAYABLE TO INSTRUCTOR, TO FIRST CLASS

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Enrollment: There are 2 ways to enroll:

1) by mail, starting immediately, or 2) in-person, starting FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015

Enrollment by mail is strongly recommended since the most popular classes

fill up quickly and usually are filled by the time in-person registration starts. All classes have limited enrollments.

Only mail actually postmarked by the United States Postal Service

will be processed prior to the first day of in-person registration. Any registration received other than by postmarked USPS prior to the first day

of in-person registration will be held and processed on or after the first day of in-person registration. Registrations will be processed in order of their receipt.

We cannot be responsible for delays of the mail.

Waiting Lists: We do not maintain waiting lists for oversubscribed classes.

Friends (Or Siblings) In The Same Class:

We cannot guarantee friends being placed in the same class. Since we receive hundreds of registrations, it is not practical for us

to search all of the registrations to put friends together. The best way (but still not guaranteed) to have friends together is to mail your child's registration

and the friend's registration in the same envelope.

Priority: Classes are open to residents and non-residents.

However, Garden City residents have priority for the first week of mail registration.

Class Rosters: Class rosters will be posted outside each class on the first day.

The teachers do not have anything to do with registration. Therefore, please do not ask the teacher to admit your child on the 1st day of class

unless your child's name appears on the roster.

No Refunds: Refunds will not be issued unless a class is canceled or oversubscribed.

Confirmations:

In order to receive a confirmation you MUST send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your child's/children’s registration. Each child needs an envelope of his/her own.

Snow Alert - Snow Make-up Day:

None of the local radio stations announce Saturday school closings. When considering the weather conditions, please rely on your own common sense and keep in mind that, while you may be able to make it the short distance to the school, some of our instructors may be coming from other counties.

Regardless of the number of snow days, there will be only 1 snow make-up day this year.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAP

Dr. Robert Feirsen Superintendent of Schools Doug Sheer Community Programs Director Maureen Monahan Registrar, Winter Program for Kids

Board of Education

Barbara Trapasso, President Angela Heineman, Vice President Tom Pinou, Trustee Robert Martin, Trustee Laura Hastings, Trustee

GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

REGISTERING BY MAIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IS RECOMMENDED !

ONLY MAIL ACTUALLY POSTMARKED BY THE USPS WILL BE PROCESSED PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF IN-PERSON REGISTRATION!

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION STARTS - FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH

WINTER PROGRAM FOR KIDS

REGISTER EARLY!!

Priority: Registrations will be processed in order of their receipt. All classes have limited enrollments.

NO REFUNDS: Refunds will not be issued unless a class is canceled or oversubscribed.

PARENTS MUST PROVIDE ALL TRANSPORTATION

NEW COURSES WANTED!

We are always open to suggestions for new courses! Please contact us if you, or someone you know, may be interested in teaching a course either for the

Winter Program for Kids or Continuing Education. You do not have to be NYS certified. All you need is thorough knowledge of your subject,

the ability to communicate well and enthusiasm for your idea! Call us at 478-1070.