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
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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
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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:
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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)
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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: ___________________________________________________________________________