Dear Parents, Session IV Club: HoopEd Basketball - Grades K-1

Dear Parents,
Session IV of Rachel Carson Elementary School’s "Hopping
Heron Clubs" begins the week of April 25. These clubs
offer opportunities to explore new ideas, gain knowledge, and
learn new skills. The program is offered to all students in
grades Kindergarten-Fifth.
Individual clubs are scheduled in six week sessions, unless
otherwise noted. Students are to register for the club they
wish to attend. Each club brochure specifies dates, maximum
number of students, a description and grade levels offered.
Club: HoopEd Basketball - Grades K-1
Description: The one hour instructional classes combine
fundamental skills instruction with organized team
competition, with the goal of providing an enjoyable and
educational after school activity.
Class Size:
30 Students
Location:
Gym
Day of Week: Tuesdays
Grades:
K-1
Sponsor:
Coach TBD
The Hopping Heron Clubs will be offered Monday-Friday from
3:45-4:45 p.m. Parents will need to make plans to pick up
their children.
There is $60 fee for this club that is due on the first day of the
session. Please make the check payable to HoopEd.
Please complete the registration form on our school web site,
as soon as possible. Registration will be on a first come, first
served basis. We will continue to enroll students until the
maximum number of students (class size) is reached.
Registration ends April 21, at 3:00 p.m. There will be a
minimal fee for each club to cover the cost of supplies and
materials (see club description). PAYMENT SHOULD BE
SUBMITTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLUB!
We hope all of our students will participate and enjoy these
programs!
Sincerely,
Club: HoopEd Basketball - Grades 2-5
Description: The one hour instructional classes combine
fundamental skills instruction with organized team
competition, with the goal of providing an enjoyable and
educational after school activity.
Class Size:
30 Students
Location:
Gym
Day of Week: Thursdays
Grades:
2-5
Sponsor:
Coach TBD
There is $60 fee for this club that is due on the first day of the
session. Please make the check payable to HoopEd.
Lawrence D. Chep
Principal
Hoop Education = HoopEd
Club: Creative Crafts- 1-2
Description: Students will explore a variety of hand-made
crafts such as tie pillows, bird houses, picture frames, photo
books, and art pieces. Students will learn the basic tools and
knowledge to help them continue a hobby of craft making.
Class Size: 20 students
Day of Week: Thursdays
Grades:
1-2
Sponsor:
Paula Summerour
There is a $60 fee for this club that is due on the first day of
class. Please make the check payable to Paula Summerour.
Club: Creative Crafts- 3-5
Description: Students will explore a variety of hand-made
crafts such as tie pillows, bird houses, picture frames, photo
books, and art pieces. Students will learn the basic tools and
knowledge to help them continue a hobby of craft making.
Class Size: 20 students
Day of Week: Tuesdays
Grades:
3-5
Sponsor:
Paula Summerour
There is a $60 fee for this club that is due on the first day of
class. Please make the check payable to Paula Summerour.
Club: Poms Club – Grades 2-5
Description: We learn pom drills, technique...we even cheer!
This after school club is for anyone looking to dance, cheer,
and learn poms! Liz Corah is the cheer coach for the
Washington Redskins Jr. Cheerleading team. Let your child get
an NFL cheer experience right from his or her very school
Class Size:
15 students
Day of Week: Thursdays
Grades:
2-5
Sponsor:
Ms. Liz
There is $60 fee for this club due on the first day of the
session. Please make the check payable to Liz Corah.
Club: Avanti Athletics Soccer Club
Description: As parents, we worry that our kids spend too much
time in front of screens instead of developing good exercise and
life habits. We developed Avanti Athletics to get kids excited
about playing sports. The goal of our programs is to make sure
every practice provides fun and interesting activities and exercises
to develop our kids’ creativity and skills. While they are having
fun moving and learning new skills, they also get the added
benefits of practicing teamwork, discipline and respect at every
practice.
Class Size:
24 Students
Location:
Soccer Field/Gym
Day of Week: Fridays
Grades:
K-3
Sponsor:
Avanti Athletics
There is $60 fee for this club that is due on the first day of the
session. Please make the check payable to Avanti Athletics.
Club: Tae Kwon Do Club – Grades K- 5
Description: Students participating in this club will practice
the basic fundamentals of this traditional martial arts form.
Emphasis is placed on developing coordination, balance, selfcontrol and respect. Children will learn the self-defense
techniques of kicking, blocking and punching, as well as basic
patterns and forms. They will also receive the appropriate belt
for their level.
Class Size:
20 students
Day of Week: Wednesdays (8 Weeks) *
Grades:
K-5
Sponsor:
Master Bheesung Choi
There is $90 fee for this club that is due on the first day of the
session. This includes the payment for a belt. Please make the
check payable to Bheesung Choi.
Club: RCES Vegetable Garden Club
Description of Club: As part of the Rachel Carson Garden
Club, children will have the opportunity to plant seedlings and
aid their growth. The spring session will include discussions on
gardening topics such as: Raised bed gardening, composting,
growing strawberries, the importance of bees, and where we
get our local drinking water. Expert speakers on these topics
will visit the club to talk with the children. This is an
opportunity for children to get their hands dirty while learning
about where food comes from! The garden is located in the
courtyard behind the school library. Parents are welcome to
participate in the club with their child, but are not required to
attend.
Class Size:
15
Day of Week: Mondays
Grades:
K-5 (Parents or caregivers are welcome to
participate with their child, if they wish)
Contact:
Nicole Hertvik Fornasiero or Jennifer Allen
([email protected], [email protected])
There is a $60 fee due on the first day of class. Please make
the check payable to “RCES PTA”.
Club: Rachel Carson Tennis Club
Description: Tennis fundamentals, coordination drills and
competitive activities are offered to build a strong foundation
for continued improvement. Players are divided into small
groups according to age and ability. Tennis scoring, tennis
education, and introduction to beginner and advanced topics
are presented.
Class Size:
8 to 18
Day of Week: Mondays, in RCES Gym
Grades:
K-5
Sponsor:
Montgomery TennisPlex coaches, including
Eleni Fotaki and Richard Ehrenreich
Preparation: Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes -tennis equipment is provided for FREE
There is a $90 fee due on the first day of class. Please make the
check payable to "Montgomery TennisPlex"
RACHEL CARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLUB TIMES: 3:45-4:45 P.M.
Day
Dates
Creative Crafts
Tues.
May 3- June 7
Grade
3-5
Creative Crafts
Thurs.
April 28- June 2
1-2
HoopEd Basketball
Tue.
May 3- June 7
K-1
HoopEd Basketball
Thurs.
April 28- June 2
2-5
Poms
Thurs.
April 28- June 2
2-5
Tae Kwon Do*
Wed.
April 27- June 1
K-5
Soccer
Fri.
April 29- June 3
K-3
Tennis
Mon.
April 25- June 6
K-5
Vegetable Garden Club
Mon.
April 25- June 6
K-5
Register for clubs by clicking the link
titled, “Hopping Heron Club Online
Registration” on our school website!
SESSION IV DATES:
Week #
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
April 25
May 3
April 27
April 28
April 29
2
May 2
May 10
May 4
May 5
May 6
3
May 9
May 17
May 11
May 12
May 13
4
May 16
May 24
May 18
May 19
May 20
5
May 23
May 31
May 25
May 26
May 27
6
June 6
June 7
June 1
June 2
June 3
7*
June 8
8*
June 15
*NOTE: The Tae Kwon Do Club – Grades K- 5
meets for 8 weeks and ends on June 15.