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Archives for August 2019
Howard County Recreation and Parks Before and After School Programs
The county has programs that are held at Clarksville Elementary and there are a lot of fun options. I will try to keep this page updated as I can, but for the most up-to-date information and how to register, please go to this page with all the listings for activities held at our school.
And of course, the PTA is sponsoring great activities, too!
After-School Dodgeball-Session 2
This is a great way for all ability levels to stay active, be a part of a team, and have fun! Learn and play variations of dodgeball. Worried about safety? We use foam balls (gator skin) that are designed for accuracy and minimize the risk of injury.
Notes: Meet coaches in the gym. No class 11/27.
Info: Amy Patton, 410-313-4718 or apatton@howardcountymd.gov
When: 6 sessions – Wednesdays: Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Who: Ages 7 to 10
Cost: $55
After-School Soccer-Session 2
Boys and girls, learn and improve basic skills such as dribbling, trapping, shooting, passing, defense and team play. Coaches use a variety of drills, games and scrimmages to make learning fun and exciting.
Notes: Meet outside school office; coaches escort players to field. No class 11/26.
More info: Amy Patton, 410-313-4718 or apatton@howardcountymd.gov
When: 6 sessions – Tuesdays: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Who: Ages 8 to 10
Cost: $55
Kiddie Basketball-Session 2
FULL
Come learn the sport of basketball in this perfect introductory clinic. Players work on the fundamental skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and overall team play in a fun and encouraging environment.
Notes: Meet in the gym. No class 11/27.
More info: Amy Patton, 410-313-4718 or apatton@howardcountymd.gov
When: 6 sessions – Wednesdays: Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Who: Ages 5-7
Cost: $55
Kiddie Soccer-Session 2
FULL
Are you ready to play the world’s most popular game? Boys and girls, learn basic skills such as dribbling, trapping, passing, shooting, defense and team play, all in a fun and encouraging environment.
Notes: Meet on the field. No class 11/26.
More info: Amy Patton, 410-313-4718 or apatton@howardcountymd.gov
When: 6 sessions – Tuesdays: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Who: Ages 5-7
Cost: $55
Lego Mindstorms Rescue Missions with Club SciKidz
Use Lego EV3 with Mindstorms software to build a rescue bot! Learn how to build a rescue bot and program different sensors to complete different rescue missions! Drive your bot into danger and pick up needed supplies. Add different attachments, motors and sensors to your rescue bot to ensure the missions are completed.
Notes: No class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1
More info: William Banks, 410-313-4721 or wbanks@howardcountymd.gov
When: 6 sessions – Wednesdays: Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Who: Grades 3-5
Cost: $145
Science Club After School with Club SciKidz
The Dough ($) Lab!: We won’t be making money, but we will learn to create all kinds of fun doughs and learn some great science concepts! Experiments include: Properties of Cloud Dough, Fizzy Egg Dough, Outer Space Comic Dough, to name a few. All doughs will be brought home to continue learning and exploration.
Notes: No class 10/18, 11/1
More info: Adam Wienckowski, 410-313-4714 or wienckowski@howardcountymd.gov
When: 6 sessions – Fridays: Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 25, Nov. 8, 15
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Who: Grades K-3
Cost: $99
Science Club After School with Club SciKidz
Elementary Science Olympiad. Ten signature Science Olympiad events including: Aerodynamics, Bottle Music, Don’t Bug Me, Gummi Bear Long Jump, Metric Mastery, Monster Match, Operation Egg Drop, Rock Hound, Straw Tower, and Write It Do It. Your student scientist may even bring home the Gold Medal of Science!
Notes: No class 12/27
More info: Adam Wienckowski, 410-313-4714 or wienckowski@howardcountymd.gov
When: 6 sessions – Fridays: Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 3, 10, 17
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Who: Grades K-3
Cost: $99
TGA Premier Youth Tennis (After School)
FULL
The US Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) proudly presents TGA Premier Youth Tennis, the first and only national tennis enrichment program in the country. Students, develop tennis skills utilizing kid-friendly equipment in a play-to-learn style that gets you rallying and having fun right away. In addition, learn relevant enrichment skills such as sportsmanship, math, science, technology, history, and more as they advance through our five-level program. Parents receive weekly email updates and progress report at the end. Program is taught by USTA-trained coaches inside the school’s gym.
Notes:
We provide all tennis equipment. Loaner racquets are available, but if you would like to purchase a take home racquet, please have your student bring a check for $20 made out to “USTA Mid-Atlantic Section” on the first day of class.
All participants must complete the USTA’s waiver before participation in any program: https://tinyurl.com/USTAMASWAIVER. Fee includes hat, wristband, and student handbook.
No class 11/25
More info: Krista Billingsley, 410-313-4637 or kbillingsley@howardcountymd.gov
When: 8 sessions – Mondays: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Who: Ages 6-11
Cost: $128
Volunteer Opportunity (Aug 22nd and 23rd)
FINISHED! KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES!
We need a few volunteers to help stuff back-to-school folders on Thursday (8/22) or Friday (8/23), anytime between 9 am and 3 pm.
The items to stuff will be set up in a classroom and when you arrive, you will be directed to that classroom. You can come by whenever and for however long you are available.
If you can help, email jennifergsager@gmail.com.
2019 Fall After-School Programs
The PTA has come out with the list of PTA-sponsored programs for after school.
•Registration forms will be available after school begins.
•Registration is LIMITED to a first-come, first-serve basis for all activities.
Check out this fall’s offerings!
2019-2020 School Supply Information
School Supply List: 2019-20 Supply List.docx
The PTA has partnered with School Tool Box as a “one-stop shop” for all your school supply needs.
School Tool Box has CES’s school supply list for each grade. Simply visit their website and select your child’s grade, www.schooltoolbox.com.
Supplies are delivered directly to your house. School Tool Box suggests ordering by August 20 to have your supplies in time for the first day.
