Solomon Schechter Day School
After 3 p.m. at Schechter
Winter 2020
PreKindergarten -Grade 5 Enrichment Classes Afterschool Hour Music Lessons Extended Day
B E YO N D T H E C L A S S R O O M AT S C H E C H T E R Welcome to the winter session of Afterschool! We have had a great fall season and look forward to an exciting winter program! Schechter’s Afterschool Program is designed to foster student curiosity, exploration and experimentation as an approach to learning. Our goal is to develop confident, curious learners eager to explore their interests. In the following pages you will find information about all our winter afterschool programs including Enrichment Classes, Afterschool Hour, Music Lessons and Extended Day.
Enrichment Class Tuition and Pricing page three
Sign up for HANDS-ON STEAM PROGRAMS that promote innovative thinking and creative problem solving. Little Coders (K-1) use visual blocks to program Ozobots while in Science Studio (1-3), students test out ideas and inventions in a maker space environment. Lego Simple Machines (2-3) offers an engineering class using Legos. For grades 4-5 we offer Computer Art and Making Things, a class in which students learn to design 2D and 3D art, as well as Minecraft Modding (4-5), a great way for students to learn programming. Students will design custom textures, build amazing structures, give their players new abilities and, depending on experience, even create their own mini-games all while learning JavaScript.
PreKindergarten-Grade 3 Enrichment Class Descriptions pages four, five, six
Get moving and miss the winter blues! Join one of the many athletic opportunities that help develop coordination, skills and fitness. Climb! (1-3), Flag Football (2-3 and 4-5), Little Sports (PreK-K) and other sports choices along with Super Star Dancers (K-1) and Israeli Dance (2-3) are just a few of the energetic classes scheduled.
Grades 4-5 Enrichment Class and Elective Hour Descriptions pages seven, eight
The choices go on with theater, visual arts and cooking, all of which emphasize creativity and individual expression. New for winter: Hipstitch and Amazing Artists (1-3) and Art Studio (4-5).
All About Afterschool page one Enrichment Classes at a Glance/Calendar page two
Extended Day page nine Private Music Lessons page nine
We look forward to another great session with your children. Penina Magid Director of Innovation and Enrichment penina.magid@ssdsboston.org
ALL ABOUT AFTERSCHOOL • PreKindergarten-Grade 8 Program name Who can participate?
When is it held?
How do I register?
Extended Day PreK-Grade 8
Monday-Friday from school day dismissal until 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.*
Contact greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org
Enrichment Classes PreK-Grade 6
Most classes take place Register by trimester online during the hour following school day dismissal
Afterschool Hour PreK-Grade 8
One hour of Extended Day following school day dismissal
Register by trimester online
Private Music Lessons PreK-Grade 8
Weekly half-hour lessons scheduled after school
Contact johanna.firestone@ssdsboston.org
Drop-In PreK-Grade 8
For occasional use for Afterschool Hour or full Extended Day
Update information in School Dismissal Manager
*Extended Day dismissal time:
Registration for extended day will now take place through SchechterHub. For more information contact greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org
PreK-Grade 3: 3:00-6:15 p.m. Grades 4-8: 3:10-6:30 p.m. Friday closing times vary. Please see school calendar.
AFTERSCHOOL AT SCHECHTER Extended Day For families who need their children to stay at Schechter at the end of the school day for the full afternoon, the Extended Day program is the best option. This program offers a dynamic array of activities as well as time for free play and socializing. Please email Greg Hampton at greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org for more information. Afterschool Hour Afterschool Hour is for families who want to have their children stay at Schechter for only one hour after the regular school day ends. Children can join our exciting extended day activities, enjoy supervised free play or take the time to socialize with friends. This is a more open alternative to enrichment classes. Afterschool Hour winter semester will run on: Mondays
January 6-March 30
Tuesdays
January 7-March 31
Wednesdays
January 8-April 1
Thursdays
January 2-April 2
Fridays
January 3-April 3
Drop-In Drop-In is our option for families who only need their student to stay on an occasional basis. Students can stay for one hour or the full afternoon when they are “dropping in.”
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ENRICHMENT PROGRAM CALENDAR
LOWER SCHOOL 3:00-4:00 P.M.
M O N D AY
T U E S D AY
W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY
Climb! (1-3)
Basketball (2-3)
Amazing Artists (1-3)
Israeli Dance (2-3)
Hipstitch: Hand and Machine Sewing (1-3)
Drama Kids: Make Way for Ducklings (K-1)
Chess (K-3)
Puddlestompers (PreK-1)
Karate: Beginners (1-2)
Karate: Advanced Beginners/ Intermediate (2-3)
Afterschool Hour
Science Studio (1-3)
Private Music Lessons
Flag Football (2-3) Karate: Newcomers (K-1) Young Actors Theatre Troupe: Aladdin Kids 3:00-4:30 p.m. (2-3)
Storybook Art (PreK-K) Young Chefs (1-3) Afterschool Hour Private Music Lessons
Winter 2020
Afterschool Hour Private Music Lessons
See pages four, five and six for Enrichment Class descriptions
Lego Simple Machines (2-3) Little Coders: Ozobots (K-1) Little Sports (PreK-K) Superstar Dancers (K-1) Afterschool Hour
M O N D AY
T U E S D AY
W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY
Musical Theater: Aladdin 3:15-5:45 p.m. (4-7)
Chess
Art Studio
Flag Football
Computer Art and Making Things
Computer Programming: Minecraft Modding
Israeli Cooking
Afterschool Hour Private Music Lessons
Afterschool Hour Private Music Lessons
Karate: All levels
Hipstitch: Hand and Machine Sewing
See pages seven and eight for Enrichment Class and Elective Hour descriptions
Afterschool Hour
Classes for students in Grades 4-5 except where noted
Private Music Lessons
UPPER SCHOOL 3:15-4:15 P.M.
ENRICHMENT CLASS SCHEDULE Day
Dates
# Classes
Make-Up Class Date
M O N D AY
January 13-March 23 9 March 30
T U E S D AY
January 14-March 24 9 March 31
W E D N E S D A Y January 15-March 18
9
April 1
T H U R S D AY
January 16-March 26
10
April 2
F R I D AY
January 24-March 27
9
April 3
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AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASS PRICING DAY
GRADE
ENRICHMENT CLASS
MONDAY 9 weeks
Gr. 1-3 Gr. 1-3 PreK-1 PreK-3 Gr. K-3
Climb! $195 Hipstitch: Hand and Machine Sewing $285 Puddlestompers $245 Monday Afterschool Hour (11 weeks) $198 Private Music Lessons (10 lessons) $450
TUESDAY 9 weeks
Gr. 2-3 Gr. K-1 Gr. 1-2 Gr. 1-3 PreK-K Gr. K-1 PreK-3 Gr. K-3
Basketball $250 Drama Kids: Make Way for Ducklings $225 Karate: Beginners $225 Science Studio $245 Storybook Art $210 Young Chefs $250 Tuesday Afterschool Hour (12 weeks) $216 Private Music Lessons (10 lessons) $450
CLASS & MATERIAL FEES
WEDNESDAY Gr. 1-3 9 weeks Gr. K-3 Gr. 2-3 Gr. K-1 Gr. 2-3 PreK-3 PreK-3
Amazing Artists Chess Flag Football Karate: Newcomers Young Actors Theater Troupe: Aladdin Kids Wednesday Afterschool Hour (11 weeks) Private Music Lessons (10 lessons)
THURSDAY 10 weeks
Gr. 2-3 Gr. 2-3 Gr. 2-3 Gr. K-1 PreK-K Gr. K-1 PreK-3 Gr. K-3
Israeli Dance $210 Karate: Advanced Beginners/Intermediate $285 Lego Simple Machines $285 Little Coders: Ozobots $265 Little Sports $210 Superstar Dancers $275 Thursday Afterschool Hour (13 weeks) $234 Private Music Lessons (11 lessons) $495
FRIDAY
PreK-3
Friday Afterschool Hour (12 weeks) $216
DAY
GRADE
ENRICHMENT CLASS
MONDAY 9 weeks
Gr. 4-7 Gr. 4-8 Gr. 4-8
Musical Theater: Aladdin $425 Monday Afterschool Hour (11 weeks) $198 Private Music Lessons (10 lessons) $450
TUESDAY 9 weeks
Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-8 Gr. 4-8
Chess Computer Art and Making Things Tuesday Afterschool Hour (12 weeks) Private Music Lessons (10 lessons)
Grades PreK-3
$245 $245 $195 $235 $295 $198 $450
CLASS & MATERIAL FEES
$250 $285 $216 $450
WEDNESDAY Gr. 4-5 9 weeks Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-8 Gr. 4-8
Art Studio $225 Computer Programming: Minecraft Modding $295 Hipstitch: Hand and Machine Sewing $295 Wednesday Afterschool Hour (11 weeks) $198 Private Music Lessons (10 lessons) $450
THURSDAY 10 weeks
Flag Football Israeli Cooking Karate: All levels Thursday Afterschool Hour (13 weeks) Private Music Lessons (11 lessons)
Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-5 Gr. 4-8 Gr. 4-8
Winter 2020
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$280 $225 $225 $234 $495
Grades 4-8
Solomon Schechter Day School
Afterschool at Schechter Winter 2020
LOWER SCHOOL: Grades PreK-3 M O N D AY CLIMB!: grades 1-3............................................................$195 Matt Baluch
T U E S D AY
Does your child like to climb on the rock wall or challenge himself or herself climbing up the ropes in the gym? If so, Coach Matt is offering a climb class for Grades 1-3 filled with adventure and fun.
BASKETBALL: grades 2-3..............................................$250 Rudy Crichlow Join Coach Rudy in a season of basketball! This class is geared for the student who loves basketball and wants to improve his or her skills. The class will consist of drills to develop shooting skills and ball handling techniques. Each session students will play a game! Rudy Crichlow, an elite basketball coach and the owner of Mass Commanders, will teach this class.
HIPSTITCH: HAND AND MACHINE SEWING: grades 1-3......................................................................... $285 Hipstitch Let’s get creative together and learn a new skill. We will teach you how to use a sewing machine and how to hand-sew. Make a cute pillow, totebag, winter accessories and more. This is an 8-week class which will run from Monday, January 13-March 16.
DRAMA KIDS: MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS: grades K-1......................................................................... $225 Jen Wolf
PUDDLESTOMPERS: grades PreK-1..............................$245 Puddlestompers Come explore nature after school! Peek inside animal skulls and feel animal fur. Discover which insects and bugs are crawling underground. Learn bird calls and go on a migration journey. Winter class will include learning about evergreens, foxes, owls, animal homes, porcupines and active winter animals. We will use hands-on exploration activities, movement and play, crafts and stories to investigate the natural world around us. We will be outside and moving as we explore. Come discover the wonders of winter with us! AFTERSCHOOL HOUR MONDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m.........$198 Johanna Firestone January 6-March 30, 11 weeks See page one for description.
Join us in presenting the iconic Boston story of a pair of mallards who decide to raise their family on an island in the lagoon in Boston Public Garden. Our young actors will learn about story-making, character development and on-stage performance skills (confidence, projection, movement and more). There will be a final performance for friends and family Tuesday, March 24! KARATE: BEGINNERS: grades 1-2................................. $225 Daryl Hinthorne Training in the martial arts builds strong bodies and values. Children gain flexibility, balance and strength as they learn the elements of martial arts. Focus, concentration, listening and respect are stressed. This class is open to newcomers, white and yellow belts. SCIENCE STUDIO: I.D.E.A.s grades 1-3.........................$245 Steve Lechner Participate in this open science studio focused on students, I.D.E.A.s. (Inventions, Discoveries, Experiments, Activities). This workshop will include building and construction kits/ toys, take-apart machine space, a science kit center, movie making and a design center. This is not a traditional led-by-the teacher afterschool class, but a more childdirected program in which the students decide what to do based on their own interests and ideas. In this class, Mr. Steve will work as a coach and mentor guiding students through their learning experiences with advice and ideas. If you are looking for a “maker-space” environment to test out your ideas and inventions, this is the place for you!
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W E D N E S D AY STORYBOOK ART: grades PreK-K................................ $210 Romy Cohen
AMAZING ARTISTS: grades 1-3.....................................$245 Susan Fusco-Fazio
Where else can you curl up with a good story and then bring a piece of it to life with your own hands? Each week reveals a new adventure with a story and an art project featuring Model Magic, paint, stamps, paper creations and much more! All new stories and projects!
Amazing artists are those who like to make art, try out new things, advance in skill and have lots of fun! Small class size means that each student will receive individual guidance and do projects that are beyond what is offered in the Lower School Art Program. Artists will sculpt with clay, paint on a large and small scale, draw with charcoal and more. We will be going on “art safaris� within the Lower School to find and sketch interesting things to paint later. Amazing artists will leave the class with exhibit-worthy artwork and a sense of pride! Students will have an art reception and exhibit in our Lower School Art Gallery on the last day of class.
YOUNG CHEFS: grades 1-3.............................................$250 Sharon Wanunu Have fun in the kitchen while making (and eating!) your favorite foods. Our young chefs will learn to make a dip, a shake, a main dish, a dessert and more while developing kitchen skills such as measuring, pouring, cracking eggs and rolling dough. Students work in pairs so that everyone follows the recipes from start to finish. AFTERSCHOOL HOUR TUESDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m........$216 Johanna Firestone January 7-March 31, 12 weeks See page one for description.
CHESS: grades K-3..........................................................$245 Chess Wizards Chess Wizards returns with their unique educational program offering specifically designed classes that cater to all levels of children with fun games and lessons that are entertaining and mentally stimulating. Chess enhances cognitive development in children and helps strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals and abstract thinking. Students are grouped by level for instruction and games. All levels welcome.
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FLAG FOOTBALL: grades 2-3.........................................$195 Jared Lewis
LITTLE CODERS: OZOBOTS: grades K-1......................$265 Coding With Kids
This class is a great way to learn the basics of football, improve skills and enjoy playing the game! Flag football is taught by Valeo Futbol Club Coach Jared Lewis.
Robotics for Little Coders with Ozobots is an opportunity for young children to develop their computational thinking skills, build their first programs and have fun with new friends! Ozobot’s programming is designed specifically for early readers, taking into account the cognitive abilities and typical attention span of children ages 5-7. Students are introduced to basic coding concepts with simple tasks such as customizing their Ozobot and assigning commands through different colors, then building up to more complex tasks with Ozobot’s simple drag-and-drop language.
NEWCOMER’S KARATE: grades K-1.............................. $235 Daryl Hinthorne Training in the martial arts builds strong bodies and values. Children gain flexibility, balance and strength as they learn the elements of martial arts. Focus, concentration, listening and respect are stressed. This class is open to newcomers, white and yellow belts. YOUNG ACTORS THEATER TROUPE: ALADDIN KIDS: grades 2-3............................................$295 3:00-4:30 p.m. Travel to the city of Agrabah with the street rat who becomes a prince! All of your favorite characters – Aladdin, Jasmine, Iago, Jafar, the Genie and more – are here in a musical adventure filled with magic and mystery. Students will learn singing, dancing and acting techniques alongside teamwork skills and confidence as we work together to create a fantastic performance! Sets, costumes and lights prepare students for a wonderful performance. March 25 (Yom Kef); Time: TBD, Tech Rehearsal March 31 3:00-5:00 p.m. and Performance: April 1; Time: TBD. AFTERSCHOOL HOUR WEDNESDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m.....$198 Johanna Firestone January 8-April 1, 12 weeks
LITTLE SPORTS: grades preK-K.................................... $210 Matt Baluch Join Matt in a variety of games that involve teamwork and skill building. Students will play some of their favorite games including pinball, stations, bowling, soccer and tag games like Fishy Fishy Cross My Ocean, Pac Man Tag and Spiders and Flies. SUPERSTAR DANCERS: grades K-1............................... $275 Siagel Productions Kids will bust a move with a fabulous instructor from The Dance Academy of Siagel Productions learning new skills, rhythm, coordination and dance routines each week. Music will vary from pop to high-energy dance songs from around the world. Students will learn to enjoy and appreciate dance as an activity that makes us feel happy, does good for our bodies and connects with others. AFTERSCHOOL HOUR THURSDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m....$234 Johanna Firestone
See page one for description.
January 2-April 2, 13 weeks
T H U R S D AY
See page one for description.
ISRAELI DANCE: grades 2-3.......................................... $210 Ellen Berkowitz
AFTERSCHOOL HOUR FRIDAY 3:00-4:00 p.m...........$216 Johanna Firestone
Learn new and traditional Israeli dances with dynamic dance teacher Ellen Berkowitz. Students will perform at various events throughout the winter and spring including Children’s Dance Festival at The Rashi School on Sunday, April 26. No dance experience is necessary!
January 3-April 3, 12 weeks See page one for description.
KARATE: ADVANCED BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE: grades 2-3......................................................................... $285 Steve DeMasco’s Martial Arts of Wellesley Training in the martial arts builds strong bodies and values. Children gain flexibility, balance and strength as they learn the elements of martial arts. Focus, concentration, listening and respect are stressed with the goal of helping children develop confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem. Open to students with orange, purple and blue belts. LEGO SIMPLE MACHINES: grades 2-3.......................... $285 Einstein’s Workshop Join us to learn basic mechanics with Legos. Learn how to make a truly fast car, extender claws, cranes and more. Learn how gears and belt drives work and when to use them. This class focuses on mechanics and engineering with human power and does not necessarily use motors or programming.
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UPPER SCHOOL: Grades 4-5 M O N D AY
W E D N E S D AY
MUSICAL THEATER: ALADDIN: grades 4-7.................$425 (January 6-June 2) (Show Dates: June 1 and 2)
ART STUDIO: grades 4-5................................................ $225 Debbi Fernandes
Cassie Seinuk (director of 8th grade play)
This is the perfect class to explore your inner and outer artist. In a fun studio atmosphere students will work with wood to construct a variety of art pieces learning to distress and stain the wood. They will also explore a variety of other art techniques and materials focusing on projects, materials and techniques that most inspire them.
Travel to the city of Agrabah with the street rat who becomes a prince! All of your favorite characters – Aladdin, Jasmine, Iago, Jafar, the Genie and more – are here in a musical adventure filled with magic and mystery. Students will learn singing, dancing and acting techniques alongside teammwork skills and confidence. Sets, costumes and lights prepare students for a fantastic performance! Audition dates: 1/6 and 1/13 Rehearsal dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 Tech week: 5/20-5/31
T U E S D AY CHESS: grades 4-5..........................................................$250 Chess Wizards Chess Wizards returns with their unique educational program offering specifically designed classes that cater to all levels of children with fun games and lessons that are entertaining and mentally stimulating. Chess enhances cognitive development in children and helps strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals and abstract thinking. Students are grouped by level for instruction and games. All levels welcome. COMPUTER ART AND MAKING THINGS: grades 4-5... $285 Einstein’s Workshop Modern making is so much more than just working with our hands. By using computers and technology we can make anything look professional! Learn simple computer art and design programs to make awesome images and 2D art. Students will apply what they have learned to make objects in our laser and vinyl cutters in order to create many cool and useful objects to take home!
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: MINECRAFT MODDING: grades 4-5........................................................................$295 Calling all Minecrafters! Building Minecraft mods is a great way to learn programming, harness creativity and enhance problem-solving skills while making your favorite game even better. Each student will get to run his or her own Minecraft server. Students can customize the game with their own world maps and features. Students will design custom textures, build amazing structures, give their players new abilities and, depending on experience, even create their own mini-games all while learning JavaScript. HIPSTITCH: HAND AND MACHINE SEWING: grades 4-5........................................................................$295 Hipstitch Let’s get creative together and learn a new skill. We will teach you how to use a sewing machine and how to hand-sew. Make a cute pillow, tote bag, stuffies and winter accessories, scarf, hat and pjs! This is an 8-week class which runs from January 15-March 11.
T H U R S D AY FLAG FOOTBALL: grades 4-5.......................................$280 Jared Lewis This class is a great way to learn the basics of football, improve skills and enjoy playing the game! Flag football is taught by Valeo Futbol Club Coach Jared Lewis.
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ISRAELI COOKING: grades 4-5..................................... $225 Yonit Cohen Join Yonit in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious Mediterranean meals and desserts. Treat your family to khachapuri and shakshuka for breakfast. Fry Israeli donuts and burikas for tasty desserts. Set up a dinner with hummus, falafel and tabouleh.
AFTERSCHOOL HOUR: grades 4-5 Mondays $198, Tuesdays $216, Wednesdays $198 Thursdays $234 (3:15-4:15 p.m.) Elise Boynton January 2–April 2, Monday-Thursday See page one for description.
KARATE: grades 4-7........................................................ $225 Daryl Hinthorne Training in the martial arts builds strong bodies and values. Children gain flexibility, balance and strength as they learn the elements of martial arts. Focus, concentration, listening and respect are stressed with the goal of helping children to develop confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem. All levels welcome to this class.
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Extended Day Fees 2019-2020 Grades PreK-5*
2019-2020 Cost
Grades 6-8
2019-2020 Cost
1 day
$1,750
1 day
$1,400
2 days
$3,450
2 days
$2,500
3 days
$4,750
3 days
$3,500
4 days
$5,800
4 days
$4,250
5 days
$6,250
5 days
$4,900
*Information about PreKindergarten Extended Day fees will be emailed separately.
E X T E N D E D D AY P R O G R A M Extended Day offers students in PreKindergarten through Grade 8 an array of supervised activities as well as time for free play and socializing until 6:15 p.m. (grades PreK-3) or 6:30 p.m. (grades 4-8) each day with earlier dismissal on Fridays based on Shabbat. Registration for Extended Day takes place through the SchechterHub. Forms for Extended Day registration will be available on your account. Billing for Extended Day is processed through Smart Tuition together with regular core Day School tuition. Extended Day families who register their child for an enrichment class (on a day that she/he is registered for extended day) will receive a credit for that hour of Extended Day (at your billable rate). Credits will be entered at the end of each term. For questions, email Financial Aid Specialist Greg Hampton (greg.hampton@ ssdsboston.org) or call him at 617-630-4516. Families with two working parents who receive financial aid for tuition are also eligible to Semester receive financial aid for ExtendedSpring Day tuition. The discount formula will be presented in Thursdays 3-4:30 p.m. the registration form that you receive through SchechterHub. To have financial aid applied to your Extended Day tuition, you must first receive approval from Greg Hampton. If you have questions or need more information, you can reach Greg at 617-630-4516 or email him at greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org. THANK YOU
To register for Extended Day, please contact Greg Hampton at greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org.
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS AT SCHECHTER Lessons begin Monday, January 6, 2020. Choose private lessons on various instruments including, but not limited to drums, guitar, piano and strings. Voice lessons available. Please email Johanna Firestone to register or for more information, at johanna.firestone@ssdsboston.org
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To register for Extended Day, please contact Greg Hampton at greg.hampton@ssdsboston.org For questions about enrichment and music registration, please contact Johanna Firestone at johanna.firestone@ssdsboston.org
After 3 p.m. at Schechter