2022 Fall After School Program

THE SONIA SHANKMAN O RT H O G E N I C S C H O O L

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FALL 2O22

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE NEXT SEMESTER OF AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING (ASP)!

If you would like your child to participate in After School Programming (ASP), here are some things to know: 1. There is no additional cost to attend ASP 2. ASP is optional and is open to all students who are showing safe and kind behavior AND are able to stay with the group without 1:1 support. a. Students who want to participate may attend Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 3. ASP will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3:15 pm – 5 pm. a. Each group will meet 1 day/week (Tuesdays or Thursdays) for a semester

i. Besides Shakespeare Slam – which meets both days (see below)

b. Each semester will have 9 and 10 sessions (no ASP on Thanksgiving) i. Fall Tuesdays:

October 11, 18, 25 / November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / December 6, 13

ii. Fall Thursdays:

October 13, 20, 27 / November 3, 10, 18 / December 1, 8, 15

4. Parents must provide transportation home at 5 pm a. Rideshare will only be permitted for students ages 18+ b. Carpool or non-parent pick up will be allowed with signed consent.

5. ASP will be led by O-School staff members 6. ASP is not open to TLC (Transition Classroom) students, who have their own separate activities and programs.

ASP DAILY SCHEDULE: • 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm – Transition/Snack (with ASP group) • 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm – Programming!

• 4:45 pm - 5 pm – Dismissal

A S P FA L L 2 O 2 2 S I G N U P F O R M + C O N S E N T Return completed Sign Up Form to Ellie Badesch (ebadesch@oschool.org) by Tuesday 9/20/22 STUDENT NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: Beginners are welcome in all groups! Some groups have age restrictions – see below.

NOTE: Group size is limited, so students may not get their first choice. If there is no second or third choice, please enter “N/A” – but remember that there are no guarantees.

GROUP DESCRIPTIONS TUESDAYS RUN CLUB – Back for another (awesome) semester! Join Bailey and Joseph for runs around the U of C Midway and campus!

A great opportunity to get outside and get some exercise!

Participants must be staff-approved for off-grounds outings.

GAMER CLUB – Back by popular demand! Hang out with your friends and learn to play a variety of board and card games with Kate and Nate, including (but not limited to) Uno, Clue, Speed, Checkers, and Chess, If the group can meet sportsmanship expectations, every third meeting can be video games!

FABRIC CLUB – Learn the craft of embroidery with Josh! Use loop stretchers, needle, and embroidery floss to create a unique image. Students will select from different design options to create a beautiful embroidery to take home.

THURSDAYS SPANISH CLUB – Spanish Club is back with Roberto! Spend your afternoon learning and reinforcing your Spanish language skills through culture, music, art, cuisine, and traditions! In addition to experiencing a sampling of food, music, dance, movies, and books from Latin American.

MATH CLUB – Do you need a little extra support in math class this year? No worries! Join Carrie after school for some homework help!

OPEN ART STUDIO – Calling all creative kids! Join Kristin M for some time to make art with your peers. Each week will consist of a brief group check in – followed by lots of time to work on group or individual projects (with materials provided).

Staff will provide ideas for projects, if you don’t have something you’re already working on. Let’s make something cool!

MUSIC CLUB – Join Allison S for ASP’s first musical experience! Explore and experience various genres of music.

Work independently, in small groups, and as a whole group to create, compose, and perform music. Activities will include the sharing of music tastes, improvisational music games, using Garage Band software to compose, having group “jam sessions,” and a Battle of the Air Bands! No prior experience required – just come with an open mind and a willingness to collaborate and create. This group is for students in high school and those in 7th and 8th grade only.

SHAKESPEARE SLAM SEPARATE SIGN UP THROUGH ENGLISH DEPT (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY) – Participate in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Shakespeare Slam! Students will work to prepare two scenes from Shakespeare, both of which will be performed in a regional competition. Students will meet both Tuesdays AND Thursdays (starting in September) – and will also participate in two Saturday events (dates TBD). Meetings will consist of drama exercises, line work, and rehearsal.

THE ABOVE STUDENT WOULD LIKE TO PA R T I C I PAT E I N A S P ( FA L L 2 0 2 2 ) O N :

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TUESDAYS

****Rank your choices 1, 2, 3 ____ Run Club – Group Co-Leaders: Bailey Schwartz, Joseph Gray ____ Gamer Club – Group Co-Leaders: Kate Kenny, Nate Herman ____ Fabric Club – Group Leader: Josh Derbas q

THURSDAYS

****Rank your choices 1, 2, 3 ____ Spanish Club – Group Leader: Roberto Rios Carrizales ____ Math Club – Group Leader: Carrie Douglass ____ Open Art Studio – Group Leader: Kristin Moulton ____ Music Club – Group Leader: Allison Stokes

A F T E R

S C H O O L

P R O G R A M

C O N S E N T

I give consent for my child, _______________________,

By signing below, the undersigned on behalf of

to participate in After School Programming (fall 2022)

student, student heirs, successors, assigns, and any other

supervised by staff of the Orthogenic School.

persons or entity claiming through or under any of them, agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the

I understand that this consent does not guarantee a

Orthogenic School, and its administrators, employees,

student’s automatic participation, because participation

agents, board members from and against any and all

may be dependent upon staff members determining

losses, claims, damages, causes of action, liabilities,

that this programming is safe and appropriate for

costs, and expenses which may be asserted, of every

the student.

nature whatsoever, known or unknown, which arise out of or are connected with the student’s participation in

Initials: _____________

the Orthogenic School After School Programming.

Medication

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:

My child will have prescribed medications to be

______________________________________________

administered between 3 pm – 5 pm.

YES q - if so, the RN will follow up to get details and arrange plans.

NO q

Transportation I understand that I am responsible for ensuring my child is picked up promptly at 5 pm (following ASP) and understand that this is a requirement of ASP participation.

Initials: _____________

SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________ DATE: ________________________________________

NEXT STEPS! Groups will be finalized by Monday 9/26 and parents/students will be notified via email.

Any questions or concerns can go to Ellie Badesch (ebadesch@oschool.org / 773.420.2892)

Safe Behavior + Pick Up Policy I understand that, if my child has a behavioral concern either at school (on the day of ASP) or at ASP, it is possible that they will be asked to skip sessions or no longer attend the group. If my child is behaving in a way that is dangerous to self/others, I will be contacted immediately and expected to pick up my child.

Initials: ____________

E S T. 1915 6 2 4 5 S O U T H I N G L E S I D E AV E N U E CHICAGO, IL 60637 • 773-420-2900

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