Coordinator: Anne McIntosh Pejovich

Phone: 212-678-2861 ext. 1441

Assistant Principal: Laura Lynch

Phone: 212-678-2861 ext. 1401

Please note that 10 students must register for a class

to start! Parents will be notified if a class is not filled.

*The BTW MS54 After-School Program is designed to

teach our students sportsmanship, responsibility and

tolerance. Please discuss with your child that bad

behavior of any kind is not tolerated. Thank you!*

Students are welcome in the library to read, to do

research and to work on group projects. Students are

required to do their work and not socialize.

Tuesday and Thursday, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.

9/17/19 – 6/11/20

Every morning from 8:00 – 8:40 a.m.

No fee, supported by the PTA

A quiet space is provided for students to do their homework

with the assistance of instructors. WHEN A STUDENT IS

FINISHED WITH THEIR WORK, THEY WILL BE

DISMISSED. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE HOMEWORK

MAY NOT ATTEND.

Tuesday and Thursday, 3:15 – until homework is completed,

but not later than 4:15 p.m. 9/17/19– 5/28/20

No fee, supported by the PTA

ART WITH THE JEWISH MUSUEM –Priority to 8th grade

students. Special focus in this class will be on creating an

advanced portfolio. We will investigate representations of

the human form using images from the Jewish Museum’s

collection using specialized sculpting techniques. The class

will be taught by Jewish Museum educator, Vinny

Stracquadanio.

(Through March 11, 16 students only)

Wednesdays from 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/8/20 – 3/11/20

ART WITH THE JEWISH MUSUEM – Priority to 6th and 7th

grade students. This class is for students who wish to

explore new techniques in 2-D and 3-D materials including

sculpture, drawing, and painting. Students will use work in

Jewish Museum exhibitions, Edith Halpert and the Rise of

American Art and Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone

and works of art in the Jewish Museum collection as

inspiration for their own artwork. The class will be taught by

Jewish Museum educator, Hollie Ecker.

(20 students only)

Thursday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/9/20 – 3/12/20

These classes are made possible by the Jewish Museum and

is supported by Councilmember Mark Levine through public

funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

No fee

Students will rehearse jazz standards and improve their

improvisation skills in the “jazz combo” format. Open to

students with a higher level of proficiency on their

instrument. Wind instruments, percussionists, keyboard

players, guitarists, bassists and vocalists are welcome.

(See Mr. Fagen if unsure if this is the group for you!)

Wednesday, 7:30 – 8:40 a.m. 1/8/20 – 3/18/20

Fee, $100

Students will be discovering and creating their own step-

dancing routines - a form of dance that uses the entire body

as a musical instrument to create sounds and beats using

hand claps, body slaps, and footsteps.

Tuesday, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. 1/7/20 – 3/17/20

Fee, $75

(Don’t know what Step Dance is? Check out this

video!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLYfjbO6RNQ

This club will give you the opportunity to work on your

soccer skills in our gym! Boys and Girls welcome.

Wednesday, 7:30 – 8:40 a.m. 1/8/20 – 3/18/20

Fee, $75

In the Tabletop Games Club, we play a variety of different strategy, competitive, cooperative, and role-playing

games. We have a great selection of new and classic games. Some examples are of our selection are King of

Tokyo, Settlers of Catan, Munchkin, The Resistance, Codenames, Boss Monster, Werewolf, Jenga, Forbidden

Island, Clue, Pandemic, Gloom, and of course, Dungeons & Dragons. Come pull up a chair, grab some snacks, and let's

roll!

Thursday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/9/20 – 3/12/20

Fee, $150

Want to learn famous dances from movies, music videos,

and Broadway musicals? In this club, you’ll learn a new

dance every session along with the technique behind the

moves. Stretch, strengthen, learn, and make new friends! All

dance levels welcome, including beginners. Bring a water

bottle, movement clothing, socks, and sneakers.

Thursday, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. 1/9/20 – 3/12/20

Fee, $115

Join the school journal published three times a year! Create

editorials, articles, poetry, essays, photographs and

cartoons. Get published!

Thursday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/9/20 – 3/12/20

Fee, $150

Members will meet every Wednesday to watch movies on the

big screen. Mr. Holden will introduce old and new movie

classics from Hollywood and around the world. New films

will be shown weekly (if time allows). Students are

encouraged to share their reactions at the end of each film

and to suggest future film for the club. Snacks will be

served.

Wednesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/8/20 – 3/18/20

Fee, $150

This club is open to boys and girls, 12 years or older. Come try a new sport and learn to row at EngineRm Indoor

Rowing Club. Rowing is a lifelong, full body strength building, aerobic exercise, and most importantly, a great opportunity to build new friendships. The growth of the

sport of rowing is exploding with fantastic high school and college opportunities. For more information about rowing,

go to www.RowEngineRm.com. Fill out the “Dismissal Form” and remit with the registration form. Students must have a regular MetroCard for transportation! Ms. Orcher

will chaperone to La Palestra at 11 West 67th and students

will be dismissed on their own at 5:00 p.m. Students must have a regular/non-school MetroCard for the subway.

Tuesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/7/20 – 3/17/20

Enrollment – 15 students will be enrolled on a first come basis.

Fee, $295

Advanced wind/brass/percussion musicians will learn,

rehearse, and listen to both traditional and modern

"Brass Band" music. We will target performances at

the student talent show and basketball games!

Thursday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/9/20 – 3/12/20

Fee, $150

Chess brings all ages together! Chess teaches you how to

win and lose. Chess helps you realize the consequences of

your actions. It develops focus, creativity and is a great

confidence builder. Players of all levels are welcome. The

hope is that we can have a competitive team in the future!

Tuesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/7/20 – 3/17/20

Fee, $150

The math team provides a venue in which students who

enjoy math can participate in a competitive manner with

other mathletes! Outside competitions are held during the

year.

Wednesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/8/20 – 3/18/20

Fee, $150

7th and 8th grade students will create the school yearbook

under teacher supervision. Take photographs, sell

advertisements, create the look and content of the 2019

Booker T. yearbook!

Wednesday and Thursday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m.

1/8/20 – 3/12/20

Fee, $100 for one day $150 for two days

This club will allow students to form rock bands with fellow

students and select music to learn and rehearse. Time will

also be spent listening to and watching rock musicians over

the years. Students will have an opportunity to put a

performance together for the spring talent show. Students

must have at least beginner knowledge of one of the

following instruments: guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard,

or vocals.

Reach out to Mr. Fagen or Mr. Guzman if you are unsure if

this club is right for you.

Tuesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/7/20 – 3/17/20

Fee, $150

This club is under the auspices of the NYC Urban Debate

League, the largest middle school debate league in the

nations. Each month we host a parliamentary forum debate

tournament that students can attend on a Saturday or a

Sunday. Attendance is not required for tournaments to join

this club.

Wednesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/8/20 – 3/18/20

Fee, $175

Priority to 7th& 8th Grade Students

Open to all students playing strings, band or piano for

practice, coaching. This class is for anyone looking to get

extra practice time in for Band or Strings. Students may also

take the opportunity to try a different instrument. We have

one piano for practice shared on a first come, first serve

basis.

Wednesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/8/20 – 3/18/20

Fee, $150

Looking for students who want to explore computer science!

In this club, students will explore data types, variables,

loops, conditionals, and functions. Beginners welcome and

encouraged!

Thursday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/9/20 – 3/12/20

Fee, $150

Do you love playing basketball? Join this club and develop

your skills.

6th Grade Boys & Girls

Friday, 7:30 – 8:40 a.m. 1/10/20 – 3/13/20

7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls

Monday, 7:30 – 8:40 a.m. 1/6//20 – 3/16/20

Fee, $100

Have fun learning more about the world of Anime and Manga. We will read and watch Anime and Manga, both old and new, debate plot lines, and maybe draft our own. This

will be a place for fans of Dragonball, Cowboy Bebop, Detective Conan, and Naruto to share their passions.

Tuesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/7/20 – 3/17/20

Fee, $150

In Ms. Kricorian’s next cycle art class, we will explore

different media including painting, drawing, printmaking,

using found and unconventional objects.

Tuesday, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. 1/7/20 – 3/17/20

Fee, $150

Please return this page with your payment by January 3, 2020

Student Name &

Homeroom__________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name_____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email _____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Cell _______________________________________

Monday Club ___________________________________________

Tuesday Club ___________________________________________

Wednesday Club ________________________________________

Thursday Club __________________________________________

Friday Club _____________________________________________

Cash, money order or check made payable to: PTA of MS 54.

The MS54 after school program strives to be welcoming and

inclusive to all students in our school. If the program fees are

prohibitive to your family, please contact Anne Pejovich to discuss

financial assistance before registering. Thank you!

I give my permission for my child to attend the

Booker T. After School Program.

Signed ________________________________________

*Please note that clubs may be cancelled at the last minute

due to weather conditions or sickness. Students are

welcome to go to the library if this occurs.

Please check for updates to the program at

https://www.ms54.org/afterschool-program.html

Booker T. Washington Afterschool

Program

AUTHORIZATION FOR SELF-DISMISSAL FOR CLUBS,

GAMES AND COMPETITIONS IN A LOCATION OTHER THAN

BTW MS54

As a parent/guardian, I am fully aware that my child may be

dismissed from a location other than BTW MS 54 when the

activity is over. At no time will I hold BTW MS 54 liable for

my child’s whereabouts after the program’s scheduled end.

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

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PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:

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PARENT/GUARDIAN CELL:

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