Spring 2018 April 2nd - June 14th

Extended Day, Enrichment Classes and Private Music Lessons

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Table of Contents

General Information……………………………………………………. 3

Class Descriptions……………………………………………………….. 5

Weekly Class Schedule………………………………………………... 7

Schedule Planner………………………………………………………... 8

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the office at 760-436-1102, ext. 307 or email Mrs. Price at

dprice@rhoadesschool.com.

Important Dates

Registration begins Wednesday, March 14

Registration ends Friday, March 23

First day of classes/music lessons Monday, April 2

Spring 2018 Enrichment trimester ends Thursday, June 14

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The Rhoades School offers both before and after school care in our Extended Day and Enrichment programs. Students on campus after dismissal must be enrolled in Extended Day or other prescheduled activities such as tutoring, enrichment classes or private music lessons.

Extended Day

A pre-planned, supervised program of social and physical activities, the Extended Day Program is offered on a Monday-Friday basis from 7:30 AM - 8:25 AM and after school until 6:00 PM. There is no charge for students dropped off after 8:00 AM. Students are retrieved by their homeroom teachers from the playground at 8:20 AM. Students are on time if they arrive before 8:25 AM. Late Pickups: Parents who pick up their children more than 15 minutes after their dismissal time will be billed the $30 emergency day rate for each day. Students will automatically be sent to Extended Day after 15 minutes past their dismissal time. Dismissal times are listed below for your

convenience.

Grade Dismissal Kindergarten 2:45 First-Fourth Grade 3:00

Fifth-Eighth Grade 3:35

The Extended Day Program is prepaid and due on the first of each month. The first monthly payment is due in full upon registration. A 30 day notice must be given for any change in schedule. Extended Care - 5 full days $261 Extended Care - 4 full days $235 Extended Care - 3 full days $209 Extended Care - 2 full days $157 Extended Care - 1 full day $105 Extended Care - 2-5 mornings $125 Emergency Day Rate $30

These prescheduled prices are discounted from what you would pay if billed per day. The emergency day rate covers the entire day and will be billed to your account. There is no charge for Extended Day from class dismissal to 3:45 PM for students enrolled in a Rhoades School enrichment class that starts at 3:45 PM, otherwise, students must enroll in Extended Day.

For students currently enrolled in Extended Day for 5 days a week, Extended Day will be available during Parent Conferences between 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM at no charge. All students (including those enrolled in Extended Day for 5 days a week) must register for child care for conference days (March 26 & 27). The sign-up form will be available in the office beginning a week before conferences. For all other students, there is no charge for child care during the length of each family’s conference. The fee for a full day of childcare during Parent Conferences is $55 per day. The $30 emergency rate will be applied to conferences scheduled outside of Parent Conference dates listed above. End of the Day Late Fee Parents who pick up their child(ren) from Extended Day after 6:00 PM will be billed $15 per child for each 15 minute increment, or part thereof. At 6:00 PM, a contact on your child’s emergency card will be notified. Extended Day Sign-in/Sign-out Procedure For the safety and well-being of our students, children must be signed in and out of Extended Day for all classes, private music lessons, tutoring and when students go home. The roster will be with the Extended Day teacher each day. Please ensure all individuals authorized to pick up your child(ren) are listed on each student’s Emergency Card in the office. Miscellaneous A snack of crackers is provided for students in the Extended Day Program. If your child requires more food than this, please pack a more robust snack in their lunch box. Any time your child will be absent from Extended Day or an Enrichment Class, please call the school office at (760) 436-1102. To reach the Extended Day Coordinator after 4:30 PM please dial extension 305. If your child will be missing a music lesson or tutoring session, please call the music or tutoring teacher directly. Please refer to the online music registration form for important private music lesson logistics and phone numbers. Extended Day policies are the same as outlined in the Rhoades School Family Handbook.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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GENERAL INFORMATION Enrichment Classes Enrichment classes are unique after-school classes offered each trimester. Classes will vary each trimester. Enrichment classes are designed to meet the diverse needs of our gifted and talented students. Most enrichment classes are offered from 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM. Enrichment classes begin Monday, April 2 and end Thursday, June 14. Registration for these classes are on a “first come, first served” basis. *Children enrolled in Extended Day 5 days a week will receive a $45 discount per trimester to be applied toward either one enrichment class or one music lesson.

*Enrichment classes are not prorated for late

registration.

**All fees are nonrefundable.

***There is no provision for make-up if a participant

is absent for any reason or if the school is closed due

to an emergency.

****Payment for Chess Club must be made directly to

Joe Prussack.

Registration All students must have a completed registration form on file accompanied by full payment in the office before participation in the Extended Day Program, Enrichment Classes and/or Private Music Lessons. Deadline for enrolling students is Friday, March 23. Enrichment Classes are filled on a “first come, first served basis.” It is advisable to register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

*Classes that do not meet the minimum enrollment

requirement will be cancelled one week prior to

the start of the class.

All outstanding invoices must be paid in full before

the student may register for Enrichment Classes or

Private Music Lessons.

Private Music Lessons

No Extended Day charges will be incurred for music

lessons beginning by 4:00 PM. Music lessons begin in

the fall and are paid for, in advance each trimester.

Lessons arranged in the fall run for the entire year

once days/times are arranged. However, students

must submit a registration form and payment each

trimester to keep their spot. Returning students

with existing music lesson arrangements will receive

priority. Lessons for any open spots are assigned on

a first come, first served basis and payment must be

received before the date and time can be

confirmed.

Parents must notify the music instructor within 24

hours if a student will miss a lesson. If the

instructor is not notified within 24 hours, instructors

are not required to make-up the missed lesson.

Parents are responsible for scheduling a make-up

lesson if a field trip/middle school event conflicts

with the music lesson within 24 hours of the

anticipated lesson conflict.

Private Music Lessons will not occur on the

following day(s):

Friday, May 11 (Early Dismissal Family Fun Day)

Thursday, May 17 (Music Academy Recital)

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Class Descriptions

Advanced Artist Workshop Mondays | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Grades 4 - 8 | Roxanne Hunker Room 106 | $188 Use professional quality art supplies and learn a variety of sophisticated techniques as you produce your own

masterpieces in Prismacolor pencil, pastels, charcoal and watercolors. Students will enjoy a unique synergy with an artistically stimulating peer group. There will be no class on Monday, April 23, 2018 due to the State Science Fair. ………………………………………………………………………………….

Chess Club Wednesdays | 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Grades K - 8 | Joe Prussack Field | $159 (check must be made payable directly to Joe Prussack) Interesting lessons will show you

how to create and defend against forks, pins, and skewers as well as how to properly develop your pieces with a motive. Students should know the basic rules of chess before enrolling. Games will be played frequently. Students will also watch exciting grandmaster games being played from start to finish on the hanging chess board. Parents must pick up children directly from class.

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First Lego League Junior Club Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Grades 2 - 4 | Kathleen Walsh IDEA Lab | $324 This club is geared to expose our students to what it’s like

to be in a robotics league with hopes of inspiring them to compete in the First Lego League Jr. competition of 2019. During our time together we will first, research a real world issue such as: delivering goods more efficiently and sustainably, or mining raw materials. Next, students will design and build a working (prototype) solution using Lego Wedo 2.0. Finally, they will reflect about and share their solution. Come and enjoy some time after school engineering and creating with Ms. Walsh and like-minded friends.

Homework Club Mondays | 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Grades 2 - 8 | Paige Wade Room 205 | $103 Get a jump on your homework for the week in a quiet, supportive environment. Teachers are present

to help with clarifying directions and other questions as needed. Students should come prepared with all homework materials including pencil and eraser.

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Let’s Play Ukulele! Tuesdays | 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Grades 1 - 4 | Kristine Romero Room 402 | $115 If you are looking for a beginner’s

instrument for your child, consider the Ukulele. Not only is it unique and fun, but it’s easier for younger children to get started on the Ukelele. The fun nature of this instrument keeps kids interested and engaged in lessons and in learning more about music. Students will learn basic chords and strumming skills and expand on them while exploring songs from a variety of musical genres. Discover why this versatile, user-friendly little instrument is so wildly popular with people of all ages and abilities. Bring your own soprano or tenor ukulele and prepare to have fun!

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Martial Arts Mondays | 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Grades K - 3 | Craig Joyner Auditorium | $119 (+$40* for a Karate gi and belt) Develop self-discipline, strength, coordination, flexibility, and

positive character traits as you study the Kempo style with Craig Joyner. Mr. Joyner is a 5th degree black belt in the Kempo style and a regular instructor at the United Studios of Self Defense in Encinitas. He has been teaching at The Rhoades School for 12 years. Parents must pick up children directly from class.

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Class Descriptions

Monart™

Wednesdays | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Grades K - 2 | Sandy White Room 105 | $208 This trimester’s theme is “Drawing the Masters”. Each week our drawings

will be inspired by a different master artist. Students will practice the Monart drawing method and will learn fascinating facts about the artist's history and unique techniques. Our non-competitive, non-judgmental environment will encourage artists of all abilities to learn that drawing is a teachable skill at which everyone can be successful and that there are NO MISTAKES in art. Students will be shown how to use various mediums such as watercolor, oil pastels, colored pencils, markers, and more. Fact sheet on the

subject drawn will accompany a completed drawing.

For more information about the Monart drawing method & philosophies, please visit our website@

www.monartsandiego.com.

Parents must pick up children directly from class.

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Private Music Lessons

Mondays - Fridays | 2:45 PM - 5:45 PM Grades K - 8 | Music Academy Instructors Various Classrooms Mon $414, Tue $460, Wed $460,

Thu $414, Fri $368 No extended day charges will be incurred for music lessons beginning by 4:00. Music lessons begin in the fall and are paid for, in advance each trimester. Lessons arranged in the fall run for the entire school year once days/times are arranged. However, students must sign up for each trimester to keep their spots. Lessons for any open spots are assigned on a first come, first served basis and payment must be received before the date and time can be confirmed. After school lessons provide convenient opportunities for enriching our existing music curriculum and allowing those with special interests or talents in this area to pursue their passion even further. We have lessons available for clarinet, flute, guitar, piano, recorder, saxophone, ukulele, viola, violin and voice. There will be a recital on Thursday, December 14 and Thursday, May 17. There are no music lessons on recital days. Please use the Music Registration Form to enroll. Mrs. Sugarman is the Director of the Music Academy

at The Rhoades School. You may contact her at jsugarman@rhoadesschool.com or 760.436.1102, ext. 101 for more information.

*No music lessons on Music Academy Recital day: Thursday, May 17.

*No music lessons on Friday, May 11 (early dismissal for Family Fun Day)

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Team Sports (Co-Ed Cross Country, Co-Ed Track and Field, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball and

Girls Volleyball)

Grades 5-8 *See the Athletic Handbook for more information

and to register.

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Weekly Schedule Day Time Class Grade Location Price

Mondays 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Advanced Artists’ Workshop 4 - 8 Room 106 $188

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Homework Club 2 - 8 Room 205 $103

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Martial Arts K - 3 Auditorium $119

2:45 PM - 5:45 PM Private Music Lessons K - 8 Various Classrooms

$414

Tuesdays 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Girls Basketball (February 20 - May 17) 5-8 Basketball Court $475

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Co-Ed Track & Field (February 27 - Mid-May) 5-8 Field $475

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM First Lego League Junior Club 2-4 IDEA Lab $324

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Let’s Play Ukulele! 1-3 Room 402 $115

2:45 PM - 5:45 PM Private Music Lessons K - 8 Various Classrooms

$460

Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Chess Club K - 8 Field $159

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Monart™ K - 2 Room 105 $208

2:45 PM - 5:45 PM Private Music Lessons K - 8 Various Classrooms

$460

Thursdays 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Co-Ed Track & Field (February 27 - Mid-May) 5-8 Field $475

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Girls Basketball (February 20 - May 17) 5-8 Basketball Court $475

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM First Lego League Junior Club 2-4 IDEA Lab $324

2:45 PM - 5:45 PM Private Music Lessons K - 8 Various Classrooms

$414

Fridays 2:45 PM - 5:45 PM Private Music Lessons K - 8 Various Classrooms

$368

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Enrichment/Music Lesson Schedule Planner

Time Class Cost

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