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Time: After school classes are from 3:45pm to 4:45pm.
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After school dismissal procedure: At school dismissal, teachers/staff bring students enrolled in after school activities on that day to a monitor, who gets each student to his/her after school class. Parents/guardians pick up students at the Gym Entrance at 4:45pm sharp, where the monitor will check students out. Please note you do not need to send a dismissal note - once we finalize registration we share the final roster with Lynne at the school office, who manages daily dismissal. If you do NOT want your child to attend After School on a particular day, please make sure to change the dismissal details in Visitor Aware Dismissal Manager by noon of the day of.
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Tardiness: If parents/caregivers are more than 10 minutes late for pick up more than once, we will cancel the student's participation. Thanks for understanding.
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Make ups: If school closes or an instructor is out sick, we will do our best to schedule make up classes. In some instances, we may not be able to make classes up.
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Nurse: Please note that during after school, we do not have access to the nurse or the nurse's office (for example, for accessing epi pens or asthma pumps.)
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Conduct: If your child continually misbehaves and/or disrupts the class, after two warnings, he/she may be removed from the program. However, we have a zero tolerance policy for behavior that is unsafe or disrespectful, regardless if it’s aimed at a student, an instructor, or themself. In this case, the student will be removed immediately. In both cases, refunds will not be provided.
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Families in need: Please contact Mrs. Barbara Milone for information on financial assistance
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Support for students with special needs: The MPES PTO works very hard to make the After School program as welcoming as possible to all students at The Pond. If your child works with a medical aide during the school day and/or with an aide because of developmental delays or impairments, we would love to try to provide support to your child in an after school class. Please remember that we do not have access to your child’s IEP, and we will need to be informed about your child’s needs. We make every effort to provide nurturing and effective support for all students, but we cannot guarantee this offering. Once we determine that availability of our staff and how it aligns with the class or classes your child wishes to take, we will notify you on whether we can accommodate your child’s registration for the class. Please also note that the teachers in our program may not have experience working with students with special needs. We try to hire monitors for our program who have worked with students with needs in the past, but again, we cannot guarantee their certifications or professional history.
Meadow Pond PTO After School Activities Course Catalog
*Fall 2025*
**All activities are after school unless otherwise indicated**
M O N D A Y S
Yoga & Mindfulness (K-3) (No Yoga November 24th and December 1st)
In this joyful and creative class, children explore yoga through storytelling, singing, and play. Each session includes simple yoga poses woven into imaginative adventures, such as sailing across the sea, exploring the jungle, or embarking on a kindness quest! Along the way, kids practice calming breathwork, mindful games, and relaxation techniques that help them feel centered, focused, and confident. No yoga experience needed, just comfy clothes and an open heart.
Hip-Hop Dance & Fun (K-3)
Get ready to move, groove, and have a blast in our beginner-friendly Hip-Hop dance class! This high-energy class introduces kids to the fundamentals of hip-hop through fun choreography, age-appropriate music, and creative movement games. Dancers will build confidence, coordination, rhythm, and teamwork in a supportive and upbeat environment.
Spanish 4 Kids (K-5)
Students will immerse themselves in the new language through arts and crafts, science, fun games, songs, and engaging activities. The classes are taught by native speakers.
T U E S D A Y S
Italian (K-5)
Italian with Ms Laura is a fun, playful and active class for all grades, where kids will explore and learn the basics of the language and how to use it in small conversations. We will use songs, games, posters and videos to learn some essentials like the alphabet, greetings, colors, numbers, weather words, and the way we can use those words in small interactions like introducing yourself, spell your name, ask/tell your age and much more. Kids will be totally engaged and have both time for movement and activities at the table. While learning about the language, the aim of the class is also to share a little of the Italian culture, the love for food, arts and fun.
Acting for the Stage (2-5)
Through a series of theatre games and improvisations, children learn the fundamentals of acting for the stage. The theatre games and improvisations are designed to encourage confidence in self-expression, spontaneity, trust and respect while collaborating with others. This Acting class with Pamela Stewart had been sold out every season!
Art Exploration (K-2)
Get creative with clay, paint, collage and printmaking! Working with different materials each week, we’ll explore the colors and textures of fall and winter creating woodland animals, sparkly landscapes, and much more.
JJFC Soccer (K-2)
John Jay Futbol Club is a soccer club specializing in the lifelong learning of youth soccer players focused on providing an accessible and engaging soccer program that delivers exceptional training, developing the whole player in a positive environment for young people. In this class the focus is on fundamental movements (Agility, Balance, Coordination) as well as physical literacy with a soccer-ball.
W E D N E S D A Y S
Construction Club (K-2)
From building spooky marble runs in October to penguin toboggan racers in December, we’ll have fun exploring art, science and engineering concepts with seasonal themes.
Golf with TGA (K-2)
We teach kids the game of golf through easy-to-understand concepts & interactive games that are fun and engaging. Using skill-based drills that can be done anywhere (indoors or outdoors, at school, or on the golf course), students develop the fundamentals, explore academic concepts through game play, and practice life skills, such as sportsmanship and respect.
Chess (K-5)
Looking for a fun way to help your child improve critical thinking, patience, sportsmanship, and problem-solving skills? This class is open to players of all levels, from beginners to those with tournament experience. Students will learn the rules and moves of the game, along with basic opening strategies. Players will be grouped by skill level to play supervised matches and sharpen their chess understanding by solving checkmate puzzles tailored to their individual level. They’ll also learn how to use chess clocks and record their moves.
Minecraft: Coding & Architecture (3-5)
In Minecraft: Coding & Architecture, students explore the worlds of design, construction, and computer science. From building animal habitats and futuristic cities to coding random parkour courses and roller coasters, this class blends architecture and programming in a collaborative setting. Along the way, students learn coding with MakeCode, practice architectural thinking, and complete challenges that build logic, teamwork, and digital design skills, all inside the world of Minecraft Education. iPads will be provided.
T H U R S D A Y S
Culinary Arts (K-5)
This program is presented by the CookLearnGrow Culinary Academy. Their hands-on cooking classes are more than just fun, they teach real-life skills, build confidence, and nurture creativity in the kitchen. From knife skills to seasonal recipes and a new curriculum each session, students gain practical experience in small group settings that serve them for life. Focusing on age-appropriate cooking techniques, food origins, and kitchen safety, all while having delicious, hands-on fun! *This class can accommodate nut allergies only.
Little Robotics (K-2)
Inspire curiosity and problem-solving skills through hands-on robotics! Students explore multiple types of robots, encouraging creative, play-based learning as they design mazes, develop coding skills, and tackle robotics challenges. Dive into engineering and coding concepts such as inputs, outputs, loops, and more, nurturing computational thinking in a fun and engaging way. This class builds confidence, fosters creativity, and makes STEAM concepts accessible and exciting for young learners.
F R I D A Y S
Tennis with TGA (3-5)
In partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), TGA has developed a program curriculum designed to develop the next generation of young players’ skills and passion for the game. Following USTA’s “Tennis Sized Right” guidelines, we use equipment and courts tailored to the size and ability of young players making it easier for kids to hold, swing, and connect with the ball.
Karate (K-3)
This program introduces students to the foundations of Kempo Karate, helping them build confidence, discipline, focus, and self-defense skills in an exciting and structured environment, all while keeping them active and engaged! Brought to us by Legacy Martial Arts of Ridgefield, this class will be taught by Headmaster Wolff himself!
Fall 2025 ASA Calendar
