The PTO ASA is a volunteer-run program by parents for the MPES community.
Classes will proceed if minimum enrollment is reached. You will be notified if your chosen
class will not run. An opportunity to enroll in another class will be provided.
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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 e-mail Lynne Licht before noon on 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 my 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.
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 a before or 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
*Winter 2025*
**All activities are after school unless otherwise indicated**
M O N D A Y S
Intro to Tennis (Grades K-2)
This class will introduce the sport of tennis to grades K-2. Tennis coaches will bring in mini tennis nets, racquets and low compression balls to teach the lessons in the gym or the blacktop outside when the weather is nice. Fun games will be incorporated into learning basic strokes with the goal of getting your child to be able to rally and hopefully love the game.
Ukulele (Grades 2-5)
Learn to play the easiest of the string instruments. Learn the basic chords shapes and you will be ready to rock. Ukulele to keep are included in the price of the session.
Hip Hop Dance & Fun (Grades K-5)
This style is performed with upbeat and age appropriate music. This beginning level class teaches students how to coordinate strong movements with popular music.
Challenge Island - Steam Around the World! (Grades K-4)
We’ll be taking the ultimate STEAMTASTIC voyage around the globe starting at Mt. Kilimanjaro, learning about GRAVITY & FRICTION and designing a motor-less train ride that treks through 5 different climate zones and their varied wildlife! Then it’s on to the Sydney Harbor Bridge where we become CIVIL ENGINEERS & use the unique STRENGTH OF THE TRIANGLE in building our model TRUSS BRIDGE! And who can forget Antarctica where we design and build a penguin toboggan ride that improves run times by REDUCING FRICTION & MAXIMIZING VELOCITY & MOMENTUM. Every week is a new adventure, a thrilling STEAM project, great teamwork, tremendous learning & FUN!!!
Spanish Meets Fitness (Grades K-5)
In 'Spanish Meets Fitness' kids learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through fun, interactive games and activities that get them moving while practicing Spanish.
T U E S D A Y S
Acting for the Stage (Grades 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.
Coding Games with Scratch (Grades 3-5)
Welcome to the world of game development with Scratch, a visual programming language. This course is designed to introduce students to programming concepts through the creation of interactive games. In addition to learning programming basics such as sequencing, loops, events, conditionals, variables, functions, students will learn how to design, program, and customize their games while developing essential computational thinking skills in a creative and engaging environment.
JJFC Winter Futsal (Grades K-1)
Futsal quickly develop skills required for soccer: – balance, motor ability, agility and co-ordination, ball mastery, accurate and quick passing and receiving, perception insight and awareness. Children learn through repetition and practice in small areas this occurs naturally. As Futsal is fast and action packed, fitness is improved while learning and having fun. We find children love playing Futsal. It is exciting, many goals are scored and the game is devoid of complex rules such as off side. Children learn so much faster if they enjoy the game and spend a lot of time playing with the ball.
W E D N E S D A Y S
Fun with Mrs. Pritchett (Grades K-2)
Come and play your favorite fun PE games after school. We will play sneaker dodge, 10 pin knockdown and more PE favorites.
Let's Make a Record (Grades 4-5)
Record and produce your own songs, poems, commercials and skits while learning how a recording is made! With the assistance of a professional audio engineer an musician, the students are taken through this very entertaining and highly instructional class. Students are encouraged to bring in their own instruments and every student takes an audio CD of their work home with them.*All recording equipment, post production and CD's included.
Yoga & Mindfulness (Grades K-3)
This engaging series combines movement, breath, and mindfulness to keep kids fully immersed. Through songs, games, and storytelling, young yogis embark on imaginative journeys, exploring animal poses, superhero stretches, and calming techniques. The program helps children build self-regulation, mindfulness, and resilience, teaching them how to handle difficult emotions and reduce stress. It also helps them develop physical balance and strength, all through a playful approach that makes learning these life skills fun and accessible. This program provides a beautiful foundation for kids to explore self-awareness and confidence, helping them shine in and out of class!
T H U R S D A Y S
JJFC Winter Futsal (Grades 2-5)
Futsal quickly develop skills required for soccer: – balance, motor ability, agility and co-ordination, ball mastery, accurate and quick passing and receiving, perception insight and awareness. Children learn through repetition and practice in small areas this occurs naturally. As Futsal is fast and action packed, fitness is improved while learning and having fun. We find children love playing Futsal. It is exciting, many goals are scored and the game is devoid of complex rules such as off side. Children learn so much faster if they enjoy the game and spend a lot of time playing with the ball.
Little Robotics (Grades K-2)
Explore the world of computational thinking and problem-solving through computer science. Engage students' curiosity with the logic of coding, fostering excitement for learning. Introduce abstract reasoning and coding concepts using Cubelets, incorporating SENSE, THINK, and ACT blocks without needing a computer interface. Emphasize the significance of inputs, outputs, weighted averages, and perseverance in rapid redesign, guiding students toward their goals.
Digital Photography (Grades 3-5)
**PLEASE NOTE: NO CLASS ON 1/16, FIRST CLASS WILL BE 1/23
An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of photography that builds students’ vocabulary, creativity, observational, and critical thinking skills through small projects.
F R I D A Y S
Chess (Grades K-5)
Looking for a fun way to help your children improve their critical thinking skills, patience, sportsmanship and problem solving? Register your child for Chess Club! The class is open to players of all levels from beginners to players with tournament experience. Students will learn the rules and moves of the game, and then focus on basic opening theory. Students will also be introduced to middle game ideas and learn numerous checkmate patterns. Players will be paired according to their level to play supervised games during each class and deepen their chess understanding by solving checkmates on diagrams tailored to their individual level. Players will learn to use chess clocks and record their moves. Any students interested in playing tournaments will be invited to do so.
Art Jumble (10 Sessions, Grades K-2)
In this class kids will explore a variety of mediums, with a steady flow of exciting drawing, painting and sculpting projects! This imaginative workshop blends various artistic mediums, allowing young minds to create unique masterpieces. From painting to collage, it's a fun journey into creativity, encouraging self-expression and artistic exploration. Every week kids will go home with a new masterpiece they created!
Winter 2025 ASA Calendar
