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Enrichment Programs
January–May 2015
For Young Children
Ages 3-Kindergarten
Geneva Day School
11931 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD 20854
301.340.7704
11/17/14
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www.genevadayschool.org
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Enrichment Programs
Registration Form
Child’s Name _____________________________________________________
Age_____ Teacher’s Name__________________________________ a.m. /p.m.
CARPOOL NUMBER_______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name______________________________________________
Street Address____________________________________________________
City, State & Zip___________________________________________________
Tel (H) _________________________ Tel (Cell) ________________________
Email____________________________________________________________
Emergency contact name and number(s)
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List any allergies or special needs:
List Classes (in order of preference)
1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________
Total amount enclosed: $__________ Check #__________ Date ____________
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Program Information
Geneva Day School’s Enrichment Program allows children the opportunity to
participate in a variety of fun and exciting classes. The Enrichment Program staff
consists of Geneva Day School teachers and enrichment professionals who have
dedicated themselves to the nurturing and education of young children.
Geneva Day School’s enrichment classes are limited to children
ages three through Kindergarten, who are already potty trained.
Pick-up Information
If your child’s enrichment class is held outside on the field or downstairs in one of
the classrooms, you can pick up your child at the end of the class on the field or
in the School lobby. Outside carpool will not be available. However, carpool
numbers must be presented to the enrichment teacher before your child can be
released.
If your child’s enrichment class is held upstairs in the Founders’ Room, you can
pick up our child at the end of the class upstairs at the church doors. The
enrichment teacher will open the doors when class is finished and you may enter
to help collect items for departure. For safety reasons, these doors are not left
open. Parents may park outside the doors and wait for the class to conclude.
Carpool will not be available; however, carpool numbers must be presented to
the enrichment teacher before your child can be released.
General Information
Registration for enrichment classes will begin upon receipt of this brochure and
should be sent to the School Office. Please make checks payable to “Geneva
Day School.” All classes are taught at Geneva Day School. You will be contacted
by telephone if we are unable to place your child in a class. Geneva Day School
reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. No refunds will
be issued after the start of the first class. If Geneva Day School is closed, no
enrichment classes will be held. If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed
due to weather, or schools close early, no enrichment classes will be held. We
will make every effort to make up cancelled classes.
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MONDAYS
Storytime Adventures
This class is designed to develop pre-reading skills and provide positive
experiences with books and reading. Each week, two
reading professionals (our own Wendy Landres and Julie
Wagman), will share wonderful stories and nursery rhymes
with your child. The class includes engaging crafts projects
and dramatic play activities to reinforce the stories. Tips on
pre-reading skills and fun activities are sent home weekly.
17 weeks Monday 12:15-1:00 p.m. ($280)
Beginning 1/5, ending 5/18 (No class on 1/19, 2/16, 4/6)
Creative Movement, Music and Dramatics with
Mrs. Dobbins
This action-packed, literacy-based class uses
creative arts to experience beloved stories. With lots
of opportunities to use their bodies and their
imaginations, one week children may be princesses
and pirates on a treasure hunt and the next may be the three bears or a
veterinarian. The focus is on interactive play experiences and encouraging
children to explore literature using books, music, movement, simple art projects,
costumes, props and scenery. If your child likes to pretend, likes music, books or
moving creatively, this is the class to take!
17 weeks Monday 3:00-3:45 p.m. ($280)
Beginning 1/5, ending 5/18 (No class on 1/19, 2/16, 4/6)
Cooking for Kids
Is your child a picky eater and lover of junk food OR does
s/he love to help in the kitchen and taste new foods?
Geneva mom and professionally trained chef, Kristen
Phillips of “A Family Kitchen,” will introduce 4- and 5-yearolds to basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and new foods
with child-sized cooking tools, hands-on instruction, and
easy-to-follow recipes. Kids will have fun cooking and eating healthy, delicious
snacks each week. All students receive a child-sized apron and their own
cookbook.
17weeks Monday 3:00-3:45 p.m. ($305)
Beginning 1/5, ending 5/18 (No class on 1/19, 2/16, 4/6)
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TUESDAYS
Little Ballerinas
Local dancer, Ms. Kim Bell, returns to
teach ballet enrichment class. Your
child will be introduced to the basic ballet steps, stretches and movements.
Classical music and props will be incorporated to enhance the dance experience.
This class focuses on fostering creativity, building self-esteem, and enjoying the
beauty of ballet. The children perform a "show" for parents during the last class.
18 weeks Tuesday 12:15-1:00 p.m. ($300)
Beginning 1/6, ending 5/19 (No class 1/20, 4/7)
Fun and Easy Piano for Very Young Children
This class is designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and focuses on
singing, rhythm, movement and relaxed finger playing. All
finger practice pieces used in this course use a natural,
relaxed hand position to prepare for later keyboard activities.
This class is limited to six (6) children.
18 weeks Tuesday 12:15-1:00 p.m. ($300)
Beginning 1/6, ending 5/19 (No class 1/20, 4/7)
My Gym Tumbling
A qualified My Gym instructor will introduce your child to
gymnastic skills using the safest spotting techniques
and communicating through language geared to build
self-esteem and confidence. Relays, more complex
games, and beginning sports skills lead to increased
strength, enhanced manipulative ability, and improved
hand-eye coordination. Each week, your child will arrive in anticipation of the
excitement as activities presented will be different from those at School. This
class requires a minimum of 12 children.
18 weeks Tuesday 3:00-3:45 p.m. ($300)
Beginning 1/6, ending 5/19 (No class 1/20, 4/7)
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WEDNESDAYS
Chinese Language
Does your child enjoy eating Chinese food? Now, your child can enjoy learning
the beautiful Chinese language! In each class, children will sing songs, tell
stories, do art and perform dramatic play. Some topics that will be covered in the
course are: numbers, greeting words, days of the
week, colors, and shapes. Children will also learn
about Chinese culture with native speaker, Mei-Fan
Wang.
19 weeks Wednesday 12:15-1:00 p.m. ($315)
Beginning 1/7, ending 5/20 (No class 4/8)
Creative Movement, Music and Dramatics with
Mrs. Dobbins
This action-packed, literacy-based class uses
creative arts to experience beloved stories. With lots
of opportunities to use their bodies and their
imaginations, one week children may be princesses
and pirates on a treasure hunt and the next may be the three bears or a
veterinarian. The focus is on interactive play experiences and encouraging
children to explore literature using books, music, movement, simple art projects,
costumes, props and scenery. If your child likes to pretend, likes music, books or
moving creatively, this is the class to take!
19 weeks Wednesday 12:15-1:00 p.m. ($315)
Beginning 1/7, ending 5/20 (No class 4/8)
Mud to Magnets: Exploring the World around Us through Science
Mrs. Mondonedo, of the All-Day Class, will conduct this hands-on program for
preschoolers age 3-5. Each session will use everyday objects to explore,
observe, touch and smell…and sometimes taste.
The class will conduct simple experiments and
discover how science helps us better understand our
world.
19 weeks Wednesday 12:15-1:00 p.m. ($315)
Beginning 1/7, ending 5/20 (No class 4/8)
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THURSDAYS
Creative Dramatics
This engaging, upbeat class invites children to explore
the dramatic arts through interactive games, creative
movement, music, and storytelling. The group will act
out their favorite characters and create stories together;
stepping into a whole new world of make believe! Allison
Joseph is a Geneva mom and has been part of touring children’s theatre
company as well as having taught drama for kids. She has an MA in Education
with a focus on teaching through the arts.
18 weeks Thursday 12:15-1:00 p.m. ($300)
Beginning 1/8, ending 5/14 (No class on 4/9, 4/30, 5/21)
Español para NinosSpanish for Kids
Hola! Geneva’s own Ms. Lizama will teach your children
Spanish language basics. This session will include
learning colors, shapes, numbers, the days of the week
and different "greeting words" for the children to use
every day. The children will learn through song, games,
and hands-on projects. Take-home activities will be
sent home to reinforce the class lessons.
18 weeks Thursday 3:00-3:45 p.m. ($300)
Beginning 1/8, ending 5/14 (No class on 4/9, 4/30, 5/21)
JumpBunch
JumpBunch is a fun “physical education”
addition to your child’s day at school that builds
confidence and instills an interest in fitness and
sports at an early age. JumpBunch fosters a positive attitude about fitness and
sports, so children are eager to try new activities and believe in their own
abilities. Guided by a trained coach, the class begins with cardio movement to
music and age-appropriate muscle strengthening. Children participate in the
sport/activity of the week–from tennis, basketball, soccer, football, hockey,
obstacle course, trampoline fun, horseshoes, relays and so much more!
18 weeks Thursday 3:00-3:45 p.m. ($300)
Beginning 1/8, ending 5/14 (No class on 4/9, 4/30, 5/21)
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FRIDAYS
JumpBunch
JumpBunch is a fun “physical education”
addition to your child’s day at school that
builds confidence and instills an interest in
fitness and sports at an early age.
JumpBunch fosters a positive attitude about fitness and sports, so children are
eager to try new activities and believe in their own abilities. Guided by a trained
coach, the class begins with cardio movement to music and age-appropriate
muscle strengthening. Children participate in the sport/activity of the week–from
tennis, basketball, soccer, football, hockey, obstacle course, trampoline fun,
horseshoes, relays and so much more!
14 weeks Friday 12:15-1:00 p.m. ($230)
Beginning 1/9, ending 5/8 (No class 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 5/1, 5/15)
Fun and Easy Piano for Very Young Children
This class is designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and focuses on
singing, rhythm, movement and relaxed finger playing. All
finger practice pieces used in this course use a natural,
relaxed hand position to prepare for later keyboard activities.
This class is limited to six (6) children.
13 weeks Tuesday 2:45-3:30 p.m. ($212)
Beginning 1/9, ending 4/24 (No class 3/27, 4/3, 4/10)
Brit-Am Tots Soccer
Brit-Am Soccer has grown into one of the leading
providers of soccer classes in Maryland for children
ages 2-8. Their professionally trained and highly
motivated staff provides children with games and
activities that will stimulate both their mental and
physical growth while teaching the rules of the great
game of soccer.
13 weeks Tuesday 3:00-3:45 p.m. ($212)
Beginning 1/9, ending 4/24 (No class 3/27, 4/3, 4/10)
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