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Miltie’s Mini Courses

Milltown’s After School Activities Program

Fall 2014 Session 1

Session 1 runs September 16, 2014- October 14, 2014

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN and will close on September 10th!!!!!

For full course descriptions and registration, please see below.

What are Miltie’s Mini Courses?

Activity courses provide fun, challenge, and excitement for new

learning that capitalizes on the different “intelligences” of children.

Instructors are all staff of Milltown School.

When are Mini Courses?

All Mini Courses are held one day per week at Milltown School from

2:50-4:15 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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When does session begin?

All sessions run for 5 consecutive weeks. There are also make-up

weeks built into all sessions.

Where do I pick up my child

Parent pickup takes place at 4:15 at the front door/main entrance.

Parents can drive up and pick up children curbside. No parents are

allowed inside the school.

Fees

All Mini Courses cost $60 per student per session. Ten dollars for

every registration will go to the Milltown PTO. If there are additional

fees required for a Mini Course, they are not included in the PTO

donation and go directly to the teacher.

Minimum/Maximum

Some courses have minimums that must be met in order for the course

to run. Please be sure to register early to ensure that your child gets a

spot and to guarantee that the class runs!

Snacks

You may send your child with a drink and snack. Some teachers will

provide a snack during the class. Please read all descriptions and reach

out to your individual teachers if your child has any food allergies or

restrictions.

How do I register

All registration and payment is completely ONLINE!!

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Please do not send in checks as they cannot be accepted.

To register click on the following link:

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**NOTE: You will only be able to register once with the same email address. If you have a current Paypal

account, be sure to have your login information available before attempting to register. If you decide to

add another course later, you need to use a different email address. It is just a glitch in the system that we

cannot change. If you experience any problems with registration, please send an email to

[email protected].

Late Registration Fee

Any registration submitted late and prior to the start of the course, will

automatically be charged a $20.00 late fee. Also any changes made after original

registration will be subject to $20.00 fee as well. We cannot guarantee that late

registrations will be added.

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Tuesday Courses

1. Lego Robotics with Mr. Lembo & Mrs. Martinez, Room 217 (Grades 1-4) $60

2. Delightful Decorators! with Ms. Tang and Miss Peloso, Room 104 (Grades2-4) $90

3. Summer Camp Favorites with Mr. King and Mrs. Balucha in the Gymnasium/Courtyard (K-4) $60

4. Candy Creations with Mrs. Allen (Hodgdon), Room 203 (K-4) $70

Wednesday Courses

1. Crafts with Mrs. Martinez, Room 207(Grades 1-4) $60 2. Striking Soccer Stars with Ms. Naselli, outside (Grades 3-4) $60 3. Readers Theater with Miss Peloso, Room 209 (Grades 3-4) $65 4. Coach King’s Football Training Camp, Gymnasium/Field (Grades K-4) $60 5. Teamwork Challengers with Miss Boise Gym (Grades 2-4) $60

Thursday Courses

1. Poetry and Art with Mrs. Martinez, Room 207 (Grades 2-4) $60 2. Say Cheese with Mrs. Vitali & Mrs. Kolavitch in the Library (Grades 3-4) $65 *This course has a minimum 3. Music Videos with Mr. King & Ms. Tang, Room 104 (Grade 2-4) $70

Friday Courses

1. Chess with Ms. Tang, Room 104 (Grades 1-4) $60 2. Say “Hola” to Spanish with Mrs. Musso, Room 151 (Grades K-4) $60 3. Crafts with Mrs. Zaborowski, Room 205, (Grades 3-4) $80 *This course has a minimum

4. Championship Sports with Mr. King & Miss Boise in the gym (Grades K-4) $60

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Full Course Descriptions

TUESDAY

Course Title: Lego Robotics

Course Description: Join Mr. Lembo and Mrs. Martinez on Tuesdays to build

various objects out of Legos. The students will use a laptop to program their

creation to perform challenges. This course is a repeat of last session. If you have

already taken this course please do not sign up again.

Teachers: Mrs. Martinez and Mr. Lembo, Room 217

Maximum Number of Students: 20

Grades 1-4

Cost: $60

Course Title: Delightful Decorators! with Ms. Tang and Miss Peloso

Course Description: : Come and spend the afternoon making fun and creative

decorations for Milltown School!!! Throughout the year Delightful Decorators will

snowmen, to gardens and planters, you will help make Milltown School looking

simply delightful!

This course will run ALL FIVE SESSIONS. *Each session will consist of

different decorations and activities, based on school activities and time of the year.

Students are allowed to sign up for as many sessions they are interested in.

Teachers: Ms. Tang & Miss Peloso, Room 104


Grades 2-4

Cost: $60 plus $30 for supplies so total = $90

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Course Title: Summer Camp Favorites

Course Description: Sign up and have a blast doing your favorite summer camp

games and WATER GAMES. Go on the slip and slide or play some of your

favorite camp games such as Around the World, Home run derby, Newcomb,

Capture the flag, and more!

Teachers: Mr. King and Mrs. Balucha in the Gymnasium/Courtyard

Maximum Number of Students: Unlimited

Grades K-4

Cost: $60

Course Title: Candy Creations

Course Description: Sweet treats to build and eat! Come satisfy your sweet tooth

as we make delicious candy creations. Students will learn how to make chocolate

molds, lollipops, taffy, and much, much more!

Teacher Mrs. Allen (Hodgdon), Room 203

Maximum Number of Students 30

Grades K-4

Cost $60 plus $10 for candy supplies = $70

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WEDNESDAY

Course Title: Crafts

Course Description: Join Mrs. Martinez on Wednesdays for an afternoon of arts

and crafts. Students will use a variety of materials such as paint a ceramic pot,

sand art, etc.

Teachers: Mrs. Martinez, Room 207


Grades 1-4

Cost: $60

Course Title: Striking Soccer Stars

Course Description: Learn how to play soccer with Ms. Naselli! We will learn

about the various positions and the importance of each coming together to work as

a team. We will learn strategies to improve skills in specific positions and general

strategies to help when playing the game. Strategies also include learning

teamwork. We will also look at famous soccer players in their specialized positions

to learn strategy and skills. Most of the class will take place outside, but sometimes

we will work in the classroom to be able to view famous players and their

strategies. We may watch some clips from the World Cup!

Teacher: Ms. Lauren Naselli, outside the gym


***Students need to bring sneakers and comfortable clothes.

Grades: 3-4

Cost $60

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Course Title: Reader’s Theater!

Course Description: Reader’s Theater is a great educational activity that enables

students to use their best reading voices to bring characters to life. Students also

get to show off their creativity by working together to create all costumes and

props. Students are invited to read their lines during the play or memorize them as

a challenge if they wish. In the final week of the course, students will put on their

plays and record them to share with families! A portion of the extra cost per child

goes to purchasing flash drives so that each child gets a copy of the play!

Special Requests: Parent permission for students to be recorded putting on

their play.

Teacher: Miss Peloso, Room 209


Grades: 3-4

Cost: $65

Course Title: Coach King’s Football Training Camp

Course Description: Learn drills, skills, and games from 2007 ALL AMERICAN

FOOTBALL PLAYER and NJAC/East Region Defensive Player of the Year…

Joseph King!! At camp we will practice drills for turnovers, agility, and reaction

time. Don’t forget about games like End-Zone Football, Capture the Football, and

two hand touch football. See you at training camp!

Teacher: Mr. King in the Gymnasium or Field outside


Grades: K-4

Cost: $60

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Course Title: Teamwork Challengers!

Course Description: Do you like working together on a team? Do you like

thinking of the most creative and different ways to reach a goal? If this describes

you, then join Miss Boise as we work together and challenge each other in some of

Milltown’s favorite teamwork games like Titanic, Hula Hut Knockdown, the

Parachute, and many new activities including The Amazing Race!

Teacher: Miss Boise , Gymnasium


Grades 2-4

$60

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THURSDAY

Course Title: Poetry and Art

Course Description: The students will learn about a variety of poetry and create

their own. The students will then illustrate and color using a variety of art

supplies.

Teachers: Mrs. Martinez, Room 207


Grades: 2-4

Cost: $60

Course Title: Say Cheese!

Course Description: “Say cheese!” Come and learn all about photography and

the art of taking pictures. Students will take pictures based on a variety of thematic

units and then learn how to edit, crop, and artistically alter their prints with digital

details and computerized drawings. Students will have the opportunity to create

and take home a slide show of their work in addition to their printed final copies.

All participants will need a digital camera and/or an I-pad device to take pictures.

We do have a limited number of extra devices that students will have to share if

they do not have a camera of their own.

Teachers: Mrs. Vitali & Mrs. Kolavitch in the Library

Minimum/Maximum Number of Students: 10/25

Grades: 3-4

Cost: $65

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Course Title: Music Videos

Course Description: Direct and create your own music video!! Kids will work in

groups to show off their dance and acting skills!

*All videos will be recorded on i-Pads using i-Movie. Completed videos will be

saved and sent home on flash drives. Snacks will be provided.

Teachers: Mr. King and Ms. Tang, Room 104


Grades: 2-4

Cost: $60 plus $10 for supplies = $70

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FRIDAY

Course Title: Chess

Course Description: The game of chess is over 1300 years old and is one of the

most popular games in the world!!! Do you want to learn how to play chess?? OR

do you already know how to play, but want to learn a couple new strategies that

can make you a better player? Join us and challenge yourself while playing this

classic game!

Teachers: Ms. Tang, Room 104


Grades: 2-4

NOTE*Chess will begin Friday, September 26th, and will end Friday, October

24th.

Cost: $60

Course Title: Say “Hola” to Spanish with Mrs. Musso

Course Description: ¿Hablas Español? You will after this fun and engaging

course. In this course, students will not only learn vocabulary and conversational

skills, they will also learn all about the Hispanic culture. This course will be loads

of fun! ¡Qué divertido!

This course will be offered all 5 sessions and with each new session you will learn

more and more vocabulary!

Teacher: Mrs. Musso, Room 151


Grades: K-4

Cost: $60

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Course Title: Crafting Up a Storm!

Course Description: Do you love to make crafts? If so, this course is for you!

You will make some beautiful projects using various techniques such as stamping,

crafting markers and paper decoupage. You will leave with gorgeous projects that

you can display and use!

Teacher: Mrs. Zaborowski, Room 205

Minimum/Maximum Number of Students: 6/15

Grades: 3 - 4

Cost: $60 plus $20 for supplies = $80

Course Title: Championship Sports

Course Description: Come to Championship sports where every week focuses on

a different sports championship. Sports include:

-World Series (baseball) - World Cup (soccer)

-Super bowl (football) - Stanley Cup (hockey)

-NBA Finals (basketball)

Are you a champion? Sign up and find out.

Teachers: Mr. King and Ms. Boise, in the gym or outside


Grades K-4

Cost $60

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