GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2016

WINTER PROGRAM FOR KIDS

Young people from grades K-6 are invited to join us on eight SATURDAY mornings for an exciting series of programs to be held at the MIDDLE SCHOOL. Children are encouraged to expand their

imaginations and have fun while learning.

The meeting dates are as follows: January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 27

March 5, 12 (NO CLASS on February 20th)

THERE WILL BE 1 SNOW MAKE-UP DAY– 3/19

REGISTER

By MAIL - IMMEDIATELY **Classes fill quickly, so DO NOT WAIT for in person registration**

In Person - Starting FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016

at the Continuing Education Office

56 Cathedral Avenue 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS !!

KINDER FUNFEST Angela Gallo ABC-9:45-11:50 Middle School Cafeteria The Kinder Funfest is a two-hour session of fun activities for kindergarten children including story-time, arts

and crafts and a variety of games. Through creative play and group interaction, the kindergarten children are

guaranteed two hours of FUN! Children should bring to each class a mid-morning snack and drink labeled with their FULL NAME and they should wear old clothes.

PLEASE SEE SEPARATE KINDERFUNFEST REGISTRATION FORM TWO checks: Materials $20 (Pay to A. Gallo); Reg. Fee $70 (Pay to GC Schools).

ARTS & CRAFTS - 1 Joie Prisco/Alexis Madej 1-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 246

2-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 246

Learn how to make new and exciting art projects. We will use paint, dye, popsicle sticks, and much more to get the full art experience. These will be projects that you will treasure for years to come. Projects can be

given to friends, family or you can hang them in your room to keep for yourself. TWO checks: Materials $20 (Pay to J. Prisco); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

A TASTE OF ITALY - 1 Lisa Marie Calandra 3-A15 Grades 1-5 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 110

Ciao! An improved version of last year’s “A Taste of Italy” class. Learn about the Italian culture and its lan-

guage through fun songs, crafts, stories, and activities. Get a taste of everyday Italian phrases, greetings, and traditions in this interactive class while we have fun playing games, singing songs, and exploring parts of Italy

right in our classroom. You will see how fun, enjoyable, and rewarding a language can be! TWO checks: Materials $18 (Pay to L. Calandra); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). A TASTE OF ITALY - 2 Lisa Marie Calandra

4-B36 Grades 3-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 110 Ciao! This course is for students who have already completed “A Taste of Italy –1” or for those students who are

looking to learn more advanced Italian. This course will teach more about the Italian culture and language. We will learn more vocabulary, verbs, and expressions, as well as, more about Italian traditions, holidays, and re-

gions of Italy. We will have fun learning through Italian songs, stories, playing games, making crafts and taking

a “trip” to Italy right in the classroom. You will see how fun, enjoyable, and rewarding a language can be! TWO checks: Materials $18 (Pay to L. Calandra); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS Valli Puzio

5-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 249 6-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 249

Make special treats! Learn how to dip and mold chocolate. Each week we will make something in chocolate including chocolate pizza, football pops, chocolate covered strawberries and pretzels, bacon and potato chips in

chocolate, 4 leaf clover pops, chocolate crispy cups and smores. TWO checks: Materials $15 (Pay to V. Puzio); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

*REMINDER* MATERIALS FEES ARE PAID TO THE TEACHER AT THE FIRST CLASS

WEAR OLD CLOTHES !!!

CERAMICS FOR FUN Linda Scarcella-Tozzi 7-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 145 Children find natural expression in clay. Using ceramic clay, children are led through a series of creative pro-

jects designed to tap their potential! Ceramic skills and techniques are developed while children touch on

topics appropriate to age and development levels. TWO checks: Materials $18 (Pay to L. Scarcella); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

CERAMICS FOR FUN Linda Scarcella-Tozzi 8-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 145

Children find natural expression in clay. Using ceramic clay, older children tap into their innate creativity

when challenged to solve creative problems using clay. It’s a natural medium which uses fine motor skills and ideas. No screens or technology!

TWO checks: Materials $18 (Pay to L. Scarcella); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

JEWELRY MAKING Shannon Murphy 9-A36 Grades 3-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 250

10-B36 Grades 3-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 250 Students will learn how to create their own jewelry all while having fun! Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and

pins are just a few pieces of jewelry students will learn how to create. Students will also become familiarized on how to use different jewelry tools and techniques to further strengthen their skill and creativity.

TWO checks: Materials $22 (Pay to S. Murphy); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

WOODWORKING Fred Caputo 11-A34 Grades 3-4 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 148

12-B34 Grades 3-4 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 148

Make projects using hand tools. Learn the safe, correct way to work with tools and different materials. TWO checks: Materials $15 (Pay to F. Caputo); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

COMPUTER ADVENTURES Peter Colavito 13-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 142 14-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 142

Students will venture into how the internet and computers work — including searching the web for solutions and answers to problems. The students will learn new and exciting tools on Microsoft Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint — making book covers, learning to create fun presentations, and exploring new ways to use Excel. These tools will allow students to help make their projects and school work look amazing!

TWO checks: Materials $20 (Pay to P. Colavito); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

*REMINDER* MATERIALS FEES ARE PAID TO THE

“TEACHER” AT THE FIRST CLASS

SEWING FUN MaryKate Cleary

15-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 243 16-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 243

The students will be able to create seamless blankets and pillows among other sewing projects while learning

different stitches and their uses. The students will also use math skills for measuring fabric for their different creations. A sewing machine will be used to demonstrate different stitches. The students will also have the

opportunity to use the machine to sew their projects together, with the supervision of the teacher. TWO checks: Materials $35 (Pay to M. Cleary); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). ARTS & CRAFTS –2 Gabrielle Iannucci 17-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 242 18-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 242

Are you looking to have fun and be messy? Then this is the right class for you. We will be making fun and ex-citing art projects that you can take home and use everyday. We will use paint, glue and so much more. If you

love making arts and crafts then this is the class for you.

TWO checks: Materials $25 (Pay to G. Iannucci); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

A STEP INTO BALLET Jessica Stolfi 19-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 116 20-B13 Grades 1-3 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 116

Learn the techniques and moves involved in ballet. Students will work on building their flexibility and strength that

is needed for dancing. All students will have an opportunity to choreograph their own dance with moves learned in the class. Ballet is a graceful form of dance that involves flowing movement. It is also the basic form of all dance styles.

Wear comfortable clothes/dance attire is fine. TWO checks: Materials $15 (Pay to J. Stolfi); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). YOU THE AUTHOR Christine Filardi 21-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 156 22-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 156

Do you love to write and tell stories? Learn the process of writing your own book. Students will learn the difference

between works of fiction, non-fiction, biography, and autobiography. This class will engage students in a creative pro-ject allowing them to organize a story they want to tell. This course is being taught by a published author.

ONE check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). MIXED MEDIA ART Lisa Zachar 23-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45—10:45 Middle School Rm. 144

24-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50—11:50 Middle School Rm. 144 Students will create mixed media artwork that will use paint, collage, cut paper and drawing. We will explore

imaginary worlds, patterned paintings, and more. Join us as we express ourselves through art. Please bring a smock or wear clothes that can get messy. TWO checks: Materials $25 (Pay to L. Zachar); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

*REMINDER* MATERIALS FEES ARE PAID TO THE TEACHER AT THE FIRST CLASS

WEAR OLD CLOTHES !!!

ZUMBA KIDS PARTY Sophia Protopapas 25-A36 Grades 3-6 9:45-10:45 Middle School Rm. 109

Do you love to dance? Then why don’t you give Zumba a chance?

Zumba kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural elements into the class structure.

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

ZUMBA KIDS JR. PARTY Sophia Protopapas 26-B12 Grades 1-2 10:50-11:50 Middle School Rm. 109 Do you love to dance? Then why don’t you give Zumba a chance?

Zumba Kids Jr. classes are rockin’, high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. We break down steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Little feet, huge moves.

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.

ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

TWEEN YOGA Ilana Slavin 27-A46 Grades 4-6 9:45—10:45 Middle School Rm. 108 28-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50—11:50 Middle School Rm. 108

Discover the many ways that yoga can promote a healthy mind and body. Did you know that the rates of stress and

anxiety in youngsters, including students with special needs, are surpassing those of adults? Through yoga and breathing and relaxation techniques, we can reduce those feelings, thus fostering healthier ways of coping.

Join us for a fun way to learn yoga. Students should wear loose fitting clothing and please bring your own yoga mat.

ONE Check FOR Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). CHILDREN’S STORY TIME Marlena Oppedisano/Noelle Vaccaro 29-A24 Grades 2-4 9:45—10:45 Middle School Rm. 147

30-B24 Grades 2-4 10:50—11:50 Middle School Rm. 147

In this class, the children will be afforded the opportunity to hear a series of stories written by renowned chil-dren’s authors such as, Chris Van Allsburg, Tomie dePaola, and Patricia Polacco. The children will engage in

creative and artistic activities in response to what they have been read, in order to foster a love of reading. TWO checks: Materials $5 (Pay to M. Oppedisano); Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools). SPORTS FUN Andrew Licausi 31-A13 Grades 1-3 9:45-10:45 Middle School South Gym 32-B46 Grades 4-6 10:50-11:50 Middle School South Gym

Come out and have some fun while playing some of your favorite sports. We will learn the basic rules and funda-mental skills of many sports. Each class will feature a different sport and will include exercise, drills and scrim-

mages. No prior playing experience is necessary!!

ONE check: Reg. Fee $35 (Pay to GC Schools).

*REMINDER* MATERIALS FEES ARE PAID TO THE

“TEACHER” AT THE FIRST CLASS

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INTRODUCTION TO LEGO ROBOTICS Richard Madden

33-A45 Grades 4-5 9:45-11:50 Middle School Rm. 212 This course, through the use of LEGO Robotics kits, will enable students to design, build and program small scale robots.

Students will learn fundamental engineering and problem solving through challenging robotic projects. Each project will

require participants to plan, collaborate and design their robots in groups of four with the guidance of a teacher and student aide. Parents are invited to the last class where a demonstration of the robot’s capabilities will be shown. This class will be

limited to 20 students. Attendance for each of the 8 classes is extremely important as each group will rely on each of its members for completion of important tasks.

Enrollment limited to 20 children. ONE check: Reg. Fee $220 (Pay to GC Schools) PLEASE SEE AND USE SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM.

REGISTRATION CARD– GARDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS ONLY

9:45-11:50 LEGO ROBOTICS REGISTRATION FORM

1. PLEASE USE THIS REGISTRATION FORM FOR ROBOTICS ONLY. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530

M / F *School Presently Attending: *Grade:

*Must be included Last Name: First Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact:

PLEASE USE THIS FORM FOR THE LEGO ROBOTICS CLASS REGISTRATION FEE - $220.00

ROBOTICS IS LIMITED TO 20 CHILDREN. THEREFORE, IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT GET INTO THE ROBOTICS CLASS AND YOU STILL WANT HER/HIM TO BE IN THE

WINTER PROGRAM FOR KIDS, PLEASE SEND THE OTHER REGISTRATION FORMS TO INDICATE

YOUR SECOND & THIRD CHOICES.

CHECKS FOR REGISTRATION & MATERIALS FEE

Registration cards: A separate registration card is needed for each class. Please be sure to use the 9:45 form for a 9:45 class &

the 10:50 form for a 10:50 class.

Use One Envelope with SEPARATE CHECKS: Mail all registrations & checks for all of your children in the one envelope to us.

Registration checks: Registration checks are made payable to: Garden City Schools

CHECKS FOR MATERIALS FEE: Please make the check payable to the instructor listed in the brochure and bring the check to the

instructor on the first day of class. Do NOT mail the materials fee check with your registration.

Separate checks are required for each class and for each materials fee.

For example, 4 checks are needed if one child is registering for a 9:45 and a 10:50 class and both classes have materials fees.

YOU MUST BRING THE MATERIALS FEE CHECK TO THE FIRST CLASS !

DO NOT FORGET YOUR SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE !! FOR THE CONFIRMATION……

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM STARTS CALL THE

OFFICE – 478-1070

CONFIRMATIONS

In order to receive a confirmation for your child/children, you MUST send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for each child.

Please address the confirmation envelope(s) to each of your children so you will know which child the confirmation is for.

SEND A #10 BUSINESS SIZE (SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE)

WITH SUFFICIENT POSTAGE.

Please do not call the office to find out which class your child is in, unless you do not receive your confirmation by the Thursday before the program starts.

When the confirmations are sent, they are for your information

and do not need to be brought to the class.

REGISTRATION CARD

9:45-11:50 KINDER FUNFEST REGISTRATION FORM

FEE - $ 70.00

1. PLEASE USE THIS REGISTRATION FORM FOR KINDER FUNFEST ONLY. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. MATERIALS fee check payable to the INSTRUCTOR. BRING TO FIRST CLASS. 5. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530

M / F *School Presently Attending: *Grade:

*Must be included Last Name: First Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact:

PLEASE USE THIS FORM FOR THE KINDER FUNFEST CLASS. DO NOT FORGET YOUR SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE.

BRING MATERIALS FEE, PAYABLE TO TEACHER, TO FIRST CLASS.

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PLEASE READ BELOW - IMPORTANT

REGISTRATION CARD

9:45 - 10:45

1. A SEPARATE REGISTRATION CARD and SEPARATE CHECK(S) are required for each session. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. MATERIALS fee check payable to the INSTRUCTOR. BRING TO FIRST CLASS. 5. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530

M / F *School Presently Attending: *Grade:

*Must be included Last Name: First Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact:

1st Choice: Course # Class Title

Alternate #1: Course # Class Title

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Alternate #2: Course # Class Title

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REGISTRATION CARD

10:50-11:50

1. A SEPARATE REGISTRATION CARD and SEPARATE CHECK(S) are required for each session. 2. You must include a self-addressed #10 envelope with sufficient postage for confirmation. 3. REGISTRATION check payable to: Garden City Schools. 4. MATERIALS fee check payable to the INSTRUCTOR. BRING TO FIRST CLASS. 5. Mail to: Winter Program for Kids, 56 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530

M / F *School Presently Attending: *Grade:

*Must be included Last Name: First Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact:

1st Choice: Course # Class Title

Alternate #1: Course # Class Title

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Alternate #2: Course # Class Title

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REMINDER - *SEPARATE CHECKS FOR EACH SESSION

*SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR CONFIRMATION

*BRING MATERIALS FEE CHECK, PAYABLE TO INSTRUCTOR, TO FIRST CLASS

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Enrollment: There are 2 ways to enroll:

1) by mail, starting immediately, or 2) in-person, starting FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016

Enrollment by mail is strongly recommended since the most popular classes

fill up quickly and usually are filled by the time in-person registration starts. All classes have limited enrollments.

Only mail actually postmarked by the United States Postal Service

will be processed prior to the first day of in-person registration. Any registration received other than by postmarked USPS prior to the first day

of in-person registration will be held and processed on or after the first day of in-person registration. Registrations will be processed in order of their receipt.

We cannot be responsible for delays of the mail.

Waiting Lists: We do not maintain waiting lists for oversubscribed classes.

Friends (Or Siblings) In The Same Class:

We cannot guarantee friends being placed in the same class. Since we receive hundreds of registrations, it is not practical for us

to search all of the registrations to put friends together. The best way (but still not guaranteed) to have friends together is to mail your child's registration

and the friend's registration in the same envelope.

Priority: Classes are open to residents and non-residents.

However, Garden City residents have priority for the first week of mail registration.

Class Rosters: Class rosters will be posted outside each class on the first day.

The teachers do not have anything to do with registration. Therefore, please do not ask the teacher to admit your child on the 1st day of class

unless your child's name appears on the roster.

No Refunds: Refunds will not be issued unless a class is canceled or oversubscribed.

Confirmations:

In order to receive a confirmation you MUST send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your child's/children’s registration. Each child needs an envelope of his/her own.

Snow Alert - Snow Make-up Day:

None of the local radio stations announce Saturday school closings. When considering the weather conditions, please rely on your own common sense and keep in mind that, while you may be able to make it the short distance to the school, some of our instructors may be coming from other counties.

Regardless of the number of snow days, there will be only 1 snow make-up day this year.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAP

Dr. Robert Feirsen Superintendent of Schools Doug Sheer Community Programs Director Maureen Monahan Registrar, Winter Program for Kids

Board of Education

Angela Heineman, President Tom Pinou, Vice President Robert Martin, Trustee Laura Hastings, Trustee William C. Holub, Trustee

GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

REGISTERING BY MAIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IS RECOMMENDED !

ONLY MAIL ACTUALLY POSTMARKED BY THE USPS WILL BE PROCESSED PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF IN-PERSON REGISTRATION!

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION STARTS - FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH

WINTER PROGRAM FOR KIDS

REGISTER EARLY!!

Priority: Registrations will be processed in order of their receipt. All classes have limited enrollments.

NO REFUNDS: Refunds will not be issued unless a class is canceled or oversubscribed.

PARENTS MUST PROVIDE ALL TRANSPORTATION

NEW COURSES WANTED!

We are always open to suggestions for new courses! Please contact us if you, or someone you know, may be interested in teaching a course either for the

Winter Program for Kids or Continuing Education. You do not have to be NYS certified. All you need is thorough knowledge of your subject,

the ability to communicate well and enthusiasm for your idea! Call us at 478-1070.