S.O.A.R. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT MASON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SUCCESS GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FUN ACTIVITIES AFTER SCHOOL RUSH S.O.A.R. After School At Mason Middle School 2014-2015 General Information Students who participate in SOAR will be able to explore many enrichment activities including the arts, science & engineering, fitness, miscellaneous hobbies, field trips, and S.O.A.R. Schedule vanishing homework. Students will participate in snack and Snack & Social Time social time from 2:35 to 3:00 PM and SOAR activities from 2:35 – 3:00 PM 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For an extra fee of three dollars, students can sign up for Vanishing Homework in the computer lab from Activity Time * 3:00 – 4:00 PM 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Many activities fill up fast so please make Vanishing Homework sure you sign up right away. Please check the activity 4:00 – 5:00 PM descriptions and fees on the activity choice page. To register for SOAR, complete the attached registration form and permission forms and return them to the Mason Middle School Office with payment. Incomplete *Activity dates and end times may vary. Please check the activity descriptions for the upcoming month. packets will not be accepted. Students must turn in a completed registration form, permission slips, and payment, in order to sign up. Parents and students can also find the link to SOAR activity descriptions and the monthly calendar at: http://www.masonk12.net/pages/schools/ms/msindex.html S.O.A.R. Registration See attached form! May Registration Due By May 6th Return registration to the MMS Office Please make checks out to Mason Middle School Find this brochure and other information online at http://www.masonk12.net/pages/schools/ms/msindex.html Join us this May for a field trip to Art Unlimited in Okemos! S.O.A.R After School At Mason Middle School S ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES & FIELD TRIPS **May** Vanishing Homework Magic the Gathering, Card Game Green Acres Retirement Center On Tuesdays and Thursdays after each activity (4 PM – 5:00 PM), students can choose Vanishing Homework and receive assistance with homework and studies in the computer lab. To sign up for Vanishing Homework, students must be in a scheduled activity from 3 pm-4 pm. Limited to the first 25 kids that sign up! 4-5:00 PM, $3 Enter the Multiverse, but beware of what lies ahead. You are a planeswalker and therefore may walk among all planes of existence. The power within may corrupt or awaken a hero. The choice is yours. Team up with fellow planeswalkers or face the perils alone in Magic, the Gathering...Noobs welcome. This activity is open to the first 20 kids that sign up. 3-4 PM, $3 The community needs you and your special gifts. Come and help put a smile on someone's face and have a great time volunteering to lead or participate in games, and activities at the Green Acres Retirement home. Call a Bingo game or help with activities offered. Either way you will be taught everything you need to know and make a real difference in people's lives. This activity is limited to 6 students. Students must have the attached ‘field trip permission form’ on file to participate. 3-4 PM, $3 Gardening Bead Art & Jewelry Making Come and create a beaded art project or create a one of a kind piece of jewelry. Students will have a variety of beads and supplies to design amazing jewelry or art. Feel free to bring ideas you would like to try or try your hand at some of the supplied projects ideas. Limited to 20 kids. 3-4 PM, $4 Chess Explore your inner Bobby Fischer and learn the fundamental skills of the strategic game of chess. You’ll learn how each chess piece moves, strategic opening moves, and the strengths and weaknesses of each piece. The only questions is can you out play your opponent? Play just for fun or play competitively! Limited to the first 20 kids that sign up! 3-4 PM, $2 Bird Watching Students will get the basics on bird watching, where to go, and how to identify birds. We will start on the east side of the school grounds and make our way towards Columbia to see how many species of birds we can identify in one hour. Bring binoculars is you have them. This activity is open to the first 15 kids that sign up. 3-4 PM, $2 Be green this Spring! Enjoy soaking up sunshine while you weed and plant our school garden. This activity is open to the first 15 kids that sign up. 3-4 PM, $2 Bullfrog Dissection Art Unlimited Field Trip Join us for an afternoon of painting pottery. We’ll be taking a bus to Art Unlimited in Okemos where you will get to paint one of their $5 items – a condiment dish, 4” tile or small animal figurine. (If you’d like to bring additional money the day of the event in order to upgrade to a larger item you are more than welcome to.) The school bus will bring us back to the school at 4:30pm. Please have a parent ready to pick you up on time. You must submit the attached field trip form to attend. This activity is open to the first 25 kids that sign up. 3-4 PM, $7 Get a sneak peak of Biology and Anatomy at our high school as you dissect a large bull frog. Students will compare and contrast the anatomy of amphibians and mammals and create diagrams of their dissections. Students will each get to dissect their own specimen. Students will examine the specimen’s musculature and internal organ structure. Limited to the first 15 students who sign up! 2:30-5 PM, $9 Chess Tournament Far East Activity Students that have attended at least one normal chess club activity are eligible to compete in this year’s Chess Tournament & Pizza Party. Pizza, drinks & prizes will be provided. The tournament will run until 5pm. Students must turn in the attached Chess Tournament rules form with their SOAR packet to participate. This activity is open to the first 20 kids that sign up. 3-5 PM, $5 Students will be able to try on and be photographed wearing clothing from the China and Japan. Students will have the opportunity to learn to use chop sticks. They will also be able to learn origami and calligraphy. Join us as we explore the cultures of China and Japan. Limited to the first 20 students who sign up! 3-4PM, $3 _______________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Student’s Name_______________________________________Grade________ Gender_______ Address____________________________ City_____________ Zip Code____________ Parent Signature ______________________________________ Work# ______________ Cell#_____________ Method of Payment: Check#_______________Cash____________ Medical Information Please list major medical information (e.g. food allergies, epi pens, etc) Activity times are from 3-4 PM unless otherwise noted. Snack and Social Time is included with afterschool activities Check the Policies and Information Sheet & contact the MMS Office. Please check the box if you would like us to confirm that your student qualifies for fee assistance. Registration ~ Due May 6th~ Week 1 Tuesday, May 12 Thursday, May 14 ___ Bead Art & Jewelry $4 3-4 PM ___ Bullfrog Dissection $9 2:30-5PM ___ Vanishing HW $3 4-5 PM ___ Gardening $2 3-4 PM ___ Chess Club $2 3-4 PM ___ Vanishing HW $3 4-5 PM ________ Thursday Total ________ Tuesday Total Week 2 Tuesday, May 19 Thursday, May 21 ___ Gardening $2 3-4 PM ___ Chess Club $2 3-4 PM ___ Vanishing HW $3 4-5 PM ___ Magic Card Game $3 3-4 PM ___ Vanishing HW $3 4-5 PM ________ Thursday Total ________ Tuesday Total Week 3 Tuesday, May 26 Thursday, May 28 ___ Gardening $2 3-4 PM ___ Chess Tournament $5 3-5 PM ___ Art Unlimited Trip $7 2:45-4:30 PM Must complete attached rules sheet ___ Green Acres $3 3-4 PM ___ Vanishing HW $3 4-5 PM Must complete attached field trip form ___ Far East Activities $3 3-4 PM ___ Bird Watching $2 3-4 PM ___ Vanishing HW $3 4-5 PM ________ Thursday Total _________ Tuesday Total SOAR May Payment ~ Due May 6th~ Totals Fee Assistance May 2015 S.O.A.R. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Week 1: Tues _____ Thurs _____ = ______ Week 2: Tues _____ Thurs _____ = ______ Week 3: Tues _____ Thurs _____ = ______ May Total _____________ RETURN ENTIRE PAGE WITH PAYMENT TO: Mason Middle School Office 235 Temple St. Phone: (517) 676-6514 Fax: (517) 676-0287 Make checks payable to Mason Middle School MMS SOAR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES • Policies & Information • 2014-2015 Sponsor: Mason Middle School Administration and Staff. Contact: Mason Middle School. Phone 517-676-6514. Office hours are 7:00am-3:45pm. Fee Assistance: Pay a lower fee if you fall within the income guidelines used for FREE or REDUCED lunch. NOTE: No student will be turned away due to inability to pay fees. All inquires must be requested through the middle school office. Equipment, Supplies, Attire: Students should be dressed appropriately for the indoor and outdoor activities. All supplies and equipment will be provided unless noted. Refunds/Credit: Contact MMS at least 3 business days in advance to cancel a session and students will be given credit that can be used for a future after school activity. Weather: If school dismisses early or if school is closed for the day, there will be no after school activities. Cancelled activities may or may not be made up. Credit or refunds will be issued in the event of cancellations. Physicals: are recommended every three years. Parents must sign the form below regarding their child’s health and ability. Health Insurance: Mason Middle School does not provide any type of health or accident insurance for injuries incurred by students at school. The responsibility for insurance lies with the individual families. If you feel that your coverage is inadequate, check with your school office regarding a private insurance that is available for students. Bus Transportation: is provided during activities to off-site locations or field trips. Buses will pick up and return students at the school depending on the activity; no bus to or from home. Regular school bus safety and behavior rules apply. Student’s Responsibility: These activities are intended to provide learning and social experiences for all students. Part of this learning includes each student’s responsibility for their own attendance and behavior. School rules are in effect during these activities, whether they take place at the school site or another location. Discipline will be handled in a manner consistent with what is done during the school day and may include suspension or removal from the activity if necessary. Respect and safety for all participants will be a top priority. Middle School Sports: Students who participate in middle school athletics will have to make a commitment to their team. Students will not be allowed to attend SOAR activities while they are participating on MMS athletic teams without coach permission. Parent/Guardian Permission - SIGN for Registration to be Processed – Good Through June 2015 In consideration of the acceptance of my son or daughter in the programs I have selected, I hereby agree: - to allow Mason Middle School to use my child’s picture and/or name in publications, displays, presentations, newspaper articles, brochures and other related publicity regarding Community Education activities. to allow my son or daughter to participate in supervised off-site walks or outings as a part of the activity for which he/she is registered, including scheduled bus trips to locations both within and outside of Mason Public Schools. to allow my son or daughter to participate in supervised use of the computer and the internet as a part of their chosen activity. I recognize that participation in programs outside of the school day, specifically including athletic or physical education activities, requires an increased level of exercise and physical activity. I, as the parent or guardian, hereby certify that the child specified herein is in satisfactory physical condition, capable of moderate exercise, running, jumping, and other physical activity, which may be included in the activity for which he/she is registered. If I am unsure of the content of the program that I have selected, I will inquire for further information from Mason Middle School prior to participation. If I am unsure of my child’s fitness level or ability to participate, I will seek the advice of a physician or qualified medical professional prior to allowing him/her to participate. I understand that any of the SOAR activities may include some physical activity, not just those classified as ‘sports,’ as a part of the choices available for students participating. I understand that the District cannot be held responsible for unforeseen circumstances or events that may occur during the activity time. I agree that the Mason Middle School staff will use their best judgment and training in providing a safe experience for all of the participating students. I understand that if emergency medical treatment is determined to be necessary by the staff and I am unable to be contacted, the staff will proceed with securing such emergency care, including hospitalization, as may be needed under the circumstances. NOTE: YOU ONLY NEED TO FILL OUT THIS FORM ONCE PER SCHOOL YEAR. Parent/Guardian Name__________________________Signature_____________________________________Date_______________ Parent Emergency Contact Number(s): ____________________________________Cell # ________________________________ Student Expectations Agreement- READ & SIGN I have read the rules and expectations for participation, including the descriptions of Student Responsibility. I will respect the rights and beliefs of others as well as the staff and volunteers of the program and school. I will respect the property of others and agree to behave in a safe manner. I will be fully responsible for my own actions and consequences of my actions. Student Name_______________________________Signature______________________________________Date_______________ S.O.A.R. FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORM _Listed on back of form__________ Teacher/Chaperone __Check all that apply on back__________________ Trip Destinations (see attached list) _____________________________ Student’s Name & Grade ______September 2014 – June 2015______________ Date of Trip This permission form has been signed only after considering and understanding the matters described below. In signing this form, I acknowledge that this trip is part of the educational process and provides a learning experience of educational value. Liability/Insurance IN CONSIDERATION FOR participation in this event by my student, the undersigned, as the parent or legal guardian of the above-named student, does hereby agree as follows: I understand that this is a school sponsored trip/event/activity in which students will individually be chaperoned by an employee and/or volunteer chaperone. I agree to allow my student to be transported to and from school, and school-related activities by methods including but not limited to school bus, or in automobiles that may be owned by the school, or by an employee, student or volunteer. I understand that automobiles owned by the school, its employees or volunteers or other methods of transportation are not school buses, and as such, are not in compliance with all current regulations for school buses. I feel that the additional risk of transporting my student in a car or other means, as opposed to a bus, is acceptable as it allows my student educational enrichment beyond the classroom environment. I will not sue Mason Public Schools, its employees, administrators or board members, for any accident, injury or property damage arising directly or indirectly out of this trip/event/activity. By signing this Trip Permission Form, I acknowledge that I have voluntarily chosen to participate in, or allow the above-named student to participate in, this trip/event/activity. I also understand that I am responsible for providing medical or other liability insurance, if any, for this trip, for my student. Mason Public Schools is not responsible for liability insurance or coverage for this trip/event/activity. If I or my student is volunteering to provide transportation in my vehicle on his/her own, I hereby represent that I know of no defects to the vehicle that would jeopardize its occupants or fail to protect them by working as expected and further that I, my son/daughter, as applicable, am a driver of good experience with no points on my/his/her license. I further agree to defend and indemnify, with counsel of the School District’s choosing, the School District for any and all claims arising out of me or my son/daughter’s providing transportation herein. I, as parent or legal guardian, acknowledge my responsibility for legal liability imposed on me as a result of personal actions taken by me and/or my student during this trip/event/activity. I also release the School District from any accident, injury, or property damage that may occur as a result of my student’s participation during this trip/event/activity. I agree to defend and indemnify the School District, with counsel of the School District’s choosing, against any and all claims arising from, or which may arise from, my son/daughter/ward’s participation in this trip/event/activity, including but not limited to action brought by or on behalf of my son/daughter/ward. This Agreement shall survive the completion of the trip/event/activity and any statute of limitations. I further understand that the Board of Education does not or may not carry any insurance relative to the trip or for student injuries. I understand that, as the parent/guardian of a field trip participant, I am responsible for all emergency or medical fees and/or costs incurred as a result of emergency circumstances. I hereby give permission for my child, __________________________, to travel off school grounds by the method of transportation selected for this trip/event/activity. ______________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Check all that may apply to your student. Once on file you will not need to fill out this form again unless a new activity takes place: Green Acres Retirement Center (Chaperone: SOAR Staff; Transportation: Walking) Art Unlimited (Chaperone: SOAR Staff; Transportation: School Bus) Please read the following rules for the 2015 Chess Tournament & Pizza Party and return signed by both the student & parent with your SOAR registration & payment. Chess Tournament Rules You must sign up for the chess tournament on the May SOAR Brochure & turn in to the main office with your payment to attend. Only those students who have signed up may participate. Only those students who have attended chess club at least once throughout the school year may participate in the tournament. (If you haven’t attended Chess club prior to May just make sure you sign up & attend at least one normal chess club event earlier in May.) If you have any questions concerning the tournament itself please contact Ms. Christman at 676-2535. The decision of the tournament director is final. Touch-Move rule is in effect. Please do not distract your opponent or others by: Talking Humming or Singing Playing with the Captured Chess Pieces Making repetitive noise Making faces Making comments inappropriate to good sportsmanship When your game is finished, raise your hand so that one of the tournament directors can witness your ending game board. Remain quiet while others play their games. Lack of good sportsmanship is cause for losing a game and/or being disqualified from the tournament. If you want to watch someone else’s game, you must first ask the director and then sit at a distance and be very quiet. Parents and guardians are welcome at this event. Student Signature: __________________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________
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