Thursday, March 31, 2011
Capoeira and Comic Book Hero class!
Heyhey! Another awesome day! Not weather wise though, yuck! It's supposed to rain all afternoon, so I'll be posting up an alternative schedule today to make it easier for everyone! 1st grade will be having Comic book class with Tim in the basement today instead of the cafeteria. All basically any group scheduled to go outside will instead have extended grouptime in those respective classrooms! It maybe a little confusing now, but feel free to call with any questions!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Swimming!
Oh boy, another swim day! For those kids who don't swim with us, they get to hang with Tim our Comic Book teacher, and he's really loving the class! Maybe we can collect all the comics they've been working on and put something out at the end of the semester!
I wanted to take this moment to let all you swim parents out there know something about the pool. As you know, the pool is shared by all the schools in the Julia Richman Building. 3 high schools, and The Ella Baker school. Now, I love this pool, and I love that we get to use it in after school, but I can not control the maintenance of the actual pool/locker rooms. I have asked the custodial staff about some of the benches in the locker room to see if they could be fixed/taken down. When in the locker room, Chipman,myself, and any other staff member swimming, keep an eye out for these things and try our darnedest to keep the kids safe. As some of you know, our kids get a little nutty when preparing for the pool, prek all the way to 7th grade. Today before each group goes swimming I'm going to remind them of the rules and that the locker room is not for playing! I know this sounds elementary, but it seems that our little angels are a little fuzzy on the rules.
Thanks for all your patience and support and let's jump in!
I wanted to take this moment to let all you swim parents out there know something about the pool. As you know, the pool is shared by all the schools in the Julia Richman Building. 3 high schools, and The Ella Baker school. Now, I love this pool, and I love that we get to use it in after school, but I can not control the maintenance of the actual pool/locker rooms. I have asked the custodial staff about some of the benches in the locker room to see if they could be fixed/taken down. When in the locker room, Chipman,myself, and any other staff member swimming, keep an eye out for these things and try our darnedest to keep the kids safe. As some of you know, our kids get a little nutty when preparing for the pool, prek all the way to 7th grade. Today before each group goes swimming I'm going to remind them of the rules and that the locker room is not for playing! I know this sounds elementary, but it seems that our little angels are a little fuzzy on the rules.
Thanks for all your patience and support and let's jump in!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Stretching Out
I love this sunshine, I hope it stays! Today is Yoga and I'm feeling starting to feel the benefits, I know our kids are feeling it too. Prek will enjoy yoga today 3:30-4 and then to the playground 4-4:30. 1st grade will have yoga 4:45-5:15 and then 5:15-6 in the basement. I'll be putting up the changes on all the schedules posted around the building. Be sure to check! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call me anytime!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Chess and new staff!
Another beautiful day! It's still a little chilly, but you'll still our kids playing outside at least for a little bit today. There are no schedule changes so far, but if groups would like to stay out longer they will put a post it on the schedule by the security desk and on the basement door. Be sure to check.
Our newest staff member starts today with the 1st grade group. Her name is Alex Uchniat and she is very excited to be joining the first graders Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. She will also be joining us this summer! Today she will be getting to know her group and her group will get to know her. Alex is going to be a great addition to our Empire Staff, so even if your child is not in 1st grade, she'll probably go out of her way to come and say hi, she is just that cool!
All groups will get some chess time today, but the first graders might have a shorter class today so they can play some get to know you games with Alex.
Our newest staff member starts today with the 1st grade group. Her name is Alex Uchniat and she is very excited to be joining the first graders Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. She will also be joining us this summer! Today she will be getting to know her group and her group will get to know her. Alex is going to be a great addition to our Empire Staff, so even if your child is not in 1st grade, she'll probably go out of her way to come and say hi, she is just that cool!
All groups will get some chess time today, but the first graders might have a shorter class today so they can play some get to know you games with Alex.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Heeeeerrreee's Johnny!
I hope I didn't already make that joke....Anywho, it's beautiful but chilly out. Our kids will spend outside today, but don't be surprised if they have a shortened period outside. There's a Girl Scout meeting, and since a lot of our ladies in green attend, we moved the scheudle around so they can participate in art.
2nd& 3rd grade will have art with Johnny 3:15-4. 4-4:45 outside, 4:45-6 basement
1st grade will be on the playground 3:15-4, and have art with Johnny 4-4:45.
If there are any more changes, be sure to check the schedules posted around the building!
2nd& 3rd grade will have art with Johnny 3:15-4. 4-4:45 outside, 4:45-6 basement
1st grade will be on the playground 3:15-4, and have art with Johnny 4-4:45.
If there are any more changes, be sure to check the schedules posted around the building!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Like the fishes....
What's up with this weather?Last week was glorious, and this week it's........snowing. Totally bananas. Anywho, no outside time today, but Tim is coming for comic book class and swim will go on as usual.
Since it's not summer yet, please please please remember your child's towel!! Even though they started heating the pool correctly, as soon as our kids jump out, it's freezing! So remember their swim caps and towels!
Since it's not summer yet, please please please remember your child's towel!! Even though they started heating the pool correctly, as soon as our kids jump out, it's freezing! So remember their swim caps and towels!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Rainy day!
Rain Rain go away! I can't complain though, rain does make the flowers grow.....
Anywho, since it's raining no one will be outside. Adjustments are being made to the schedule so be sure to check the message board by the security desk.
Chipman is back for chess today and he's really excited to get back in the mix. Chess is a great class and our kids actually give it a chance. Keep up the good work!
Anywho, since it's raining no one will be outside. Adjustments are being made to the schedule so be sure to check the message board by the security desk.
Chipman is back for chess today and he's really excited to get back in the mix. Chess is a great class and our kids actually give it a chance. Keep up the good work!
Friday, March 18, 2011
How the week went
As soon as I got home I sat down at the computer and couldn't wait to tell everyone how awesome our day was! Thank you to everyone who signed up for the half day ahead of time. You have no idea how much it helps! By signing up before the deadline I can get the right amount of staff. Since 80% of my staff are paras of Ella Baker they can not work on half days till the afternoon.By letting us know if your child is attending gives me the chance to ask other Empire staff for their help!
Stars Wars was awesome to watch and it was a beautiful day! I was feeling under the weather this morning because I've been fighting a cold all week, but I had so much that when 6pm came I felt 20 times better. Being around these kids really made a difference to my health! Boy, I never thought I'd say that!
It was a crazy week with conferences, schedule changes, and TWO half days so thank you for your patience during this time. We try to make things as easy a possible but sometimes it doesn't always go right.
I'll try to remember all the crazy things that happened this week and try to add it to the blog asap, but for now I need to take a nap!
Stars Wars was awesome to watch and it was a beautiful day! I was feeling under the weather this morning because I've been fighting a cold all week, but I had so much that when 6pm came I felt 20 times better. Being around these kids really made a difference to my health! Boy, I never thought I'd say that!
It was a crazy week with conferences, schedule changes, and TWO half days so thank you for your patience during this time. We try to make things as easy a possible but sometimes it doesn't always go right.
I'll try to remember all the crazy things that happened this week and try to add it to the blog asap, but for now I need to take a nap!
It's Friday AND a half day!
Hoooooray!It's Friday! During the half day today kids will be outside, playing chess, and watching STAR WARS! Yes, I got the sweet VHS from Tim, our comic book teacher, and we're totally watching it around 2:30. "A New Hope" is a great orginal and I know the kids will dig it.
Tim said the Prek kids were awesome in class yesterday and is really impressed with their artistic talents.Tim will be joining us this summer to continue this great class.
Since it's a half day, there's an alternate schedule. Be sure to look for it around the building or simply call me! I apologize for yesterday being crazy, so much was happening and our staff was trying their darnedest to keep up. Today will be smooth sailing though, so see you soon!
Tim said the Prek kids were awesome in class yesterday and is really impressed with their artistic talents.Tim will be joining us this summer to continue this great class.
Since it's a half day, there's an alternate schedule. Be sure to look for it around the building or simply call me! I apologize for yesterday being crazy, so much was happening and our staff was trying their darnedest to keep up. Today will be smooth sailing though, so see you soon!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
What a beautiful day for after school!
It's finally awesome outside! You will definately find our kids outside today enjoying the weather!
Conferences are still going strong so the schedule is a little different.
Prek and k will have comic book hero class today with Tim. The schedule is different today so make to check the schedules posted around the building.
Capoeira is also today and it's going great! Next week prek amd k will get to try Capoeira. We have to alternate groups for Capoeira because our teacher can only do 3 groups an afternoon. Thanks for your understanding! Have a groovy day!
Conferences are still going strong so the schedule is a little different.
Prek and k will have comic book hero class today with Tim. The schedule is different today so make to check the schedules posted around the building.
Capoeira is also today and it's going great! Next week prek amd k will get to try Capoeira. We have to alternate groups for Capoeira because our teacher can only do 3 groups an afternoon. Thanks for your understanding! Have a groovy day!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Swimming today!
Another great day to jump into the pool! Remember the conferences are still going on so our wednesday schedule has changed a bit. be sure to check the postings around the school. There's a schedule on the message board by the security desk ( book fair), a schedule on door to the basement stairs, a schedule on the basement door, and a schedule on the 2nd floor.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Half day!
Oh man, conferences are in full swing and there's little sign of stopping. With all these conferences going on, all the classrooms we use during normal after school are not available to us at this time. So, with that said, when you're checking out the alternative schedule for the day, please keep this is mind. The half day schedule can be found at all of our posting spots in the school.
Since this is a half day Prek/k and 1st grade will be Group A. 2 grade and up will be Group B.
11:30-12 12-1:30 1:30-3 3-3:30
A Basement art,games playground snack in Caf.
basement
B Basement yard chess,games snack in Caf,
basement
After snack at 3:30, the groups are put back to normal and the schedule goes as follows.
3:30-4:15 4:15-5 5-5:45 5:45-6
prek/k movie in basement rm 318 basement
1st movie in basement art in art room basement
2nd & 3rd homework yoga yard basement
in commons room
4th and up homework yard yoga basement
in teacher's lunch room
Please remember that the commons room, teacher's lunch room, and yoga class are all on the 5th floor.
If your child has a conference, we are not responsible for picking them up or dropping them off.
Thanks!
Since this is a half day Prek/k and 1st grade will be Group A. 2 grade and up will be Group B.
11:30-12 12-1:30 1:30-3 3-3:30
A Basement art,games playground snack in Caf.
basement
B Basement yard chess,games snack in Caf,
basement
After snack at 3:30, the groups are put back to normal and the schedule goes as follows.
3:30-4:15 4:15-5 5-5:45 5:45-6
prek/k movie in basement rm 318 basement
1st movie in basement art in art room basement
2nd & 3rd homework yoga yard basement
in commons room
4th and up homework yard yoga basement
in teacher's lunch room
Please remember that the commons room, teacher's lunch room, and yoga class are all on the 5th floor.
If your child has a conference, we are not responsible for picking them up or dropping them off.
Thanks!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Conferences and it's effect on our schedule
heyhey!
Since there are conferences all week long, our after school schedule has changed for the week since the classrooms we usually use are occupied! Please make sure to check the schedules posted around the building. One at the message by the security desk, one on the stairs towards the basement, one on the basement door, and one on the 2nd floor staircase.
Chipman is at a doctor's appointment today so he will not be in, but all groups will still have chess time and all groups will go outside.
Since the schedule must fit to the conferences, this week we will be using the 5th floor A LOT and rm 318.
3-3:30 3:30-4:15 4:14-5 5-5:45 5:45-6
prek/k snack in basement playground rm 318 basement
1st snack in caf. chess in caf. playground basement
2nd & 3rd snack in caf. homework in chess in caf. rm 318 basement
caf.(common rm)
4th & up snack in caf. homework in yard basement
teacher's lunch rm
(caf.)
Since there are conferences all week long, our after school schedule has changed for the week since the classrooms we usually use are occupied! Please make sure to check the schedules posted around the building. One at the message by the security desk, one on the stairs towards the basement, one on the basement door, and one on the 2nd floor staircase.
Chipman is at a doctor's appointment today so he will not be in, but all groups will still have chess time and all groups will go outside.
Since the schedule must fit to the conferences, this week we will be using the 5th floor A LOT and rm 318.
3-3:30 3:30-4:15 4:14-5 5-5:45 5:45-6
prek/k snack in basement playground rm 318 basement
1st snack in caf. chess in caf. playground basement
2nd & 3rd snack in caf. homework in chess in caf. rm 318 basement
caf.(common rm)
4th & up snack in caf. homework in yard basement
teacher's lunch rm
(caf.)
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Capoeira is here!
Oh boy, it's dreary outside! But no need to fear, our kids will still have a good time.
It will probably be raining all day so no one should be outside today. Here's the alternative schedule for today, be sure to check the message board by the security desk for these changes and any new ones.
3-3:30 3:30-4 4-4:45 4:45-5:15 5:15-6
Prek/k snack rm 239a/239b rm239a/239b kindergarten basement
in basement
1st grade snack 5th floor rm227 rm 227 basement
dance rm
2nd&3rd snack rm 324 5th floor rm 318 rm 318 until 5:45
dance rm
4th&up snack rm 325 rm 325 rm 325 5th floor dance rm
I hope this helps!! be sure to check the message board by the security desk for these changes!
I was soooo pumped about swim yesterday. Our Team Leader Marcus was sick so he missed it, but I know the kids had a great time. Good job to all my little swimmers!
Today is also comic book hero class for the prek/k kids. from 4-4:45 prek will learn to draw their favorite superheros with Tim and kindergarten will have his class at 4:45 in the basement. This is a really popular class for our prek/k kids, so be sure to ask them about it!
It will probably be raining all day so no one should be outside today. Here's the alternative schedule for today, be sure to check the message board by the security desk for these changes and any new ones.
3-3:30 3:30-4 4-4:45 4:45-5:15 5:15-6
Prek/k snack rm 239a/239b rm239a/239b kindergarten basement
in basement
1st grade snack 5th floor rm227 rm 227 basement
dance rm
2nd&3rd snack rm 324 5th floor rm 318 rm 318 until 5:45
dance rm
4th&up snack rm 325 rm 325 rm 325 5th floor dance rm
I hope this helps!! be sure to check the message board by the security desk for these changes!
I was soooo pumped about swim yesterday. Our Team Leader Marcus was sick so he missed it, but I know the kids had a great time. Good job to all my little swimmers!
Today is also comic book hero class for the prek/k kids. from 4-4:45 prek will learn to draw their favorite superheros with Tim and kindergarten will have his class at 4:45 in the basement. This is a really popular class for our prek/k kids, so be sure to ask them about it!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Like a Fish!
Our little fish are coming along nicely! Pretty soon they'll be swimming on their own! Our Lifeguard Zeke is having a lot of fun and is making group B work hard.
There no changes today! Please note if you are picking up your child from swim to give them time to change and make their way back to the classroom or basement. Some of our children take a little longer than others to change their clothes and "get it together".
Want come see your child swim? Sure! Just give me a heads up because I can show where the seating is and let you know the best time to come.
We have two half days next week!!! You must let Valerie know your child is attending the half day by Friday. If you let us know Monday, your child may not be able to join us.
We have these deadlines so we can staff accordingly. If kids just show up, then we may not have enough adults, and that is no good!
I hope all is well and please spread the word about the blog!
There no changes today! Please note if you are picking up your child from swim to give them time to change and make their way back to the classroom or basement. Some of our children take a little longer than others to change their clothes and "get it together".
Want come see your child swim? Sure! Just give me a heads up because I can show where the seating is and let you know the best time to come.
We have two half days next week!!! You must let Valerie know your child is attending the half day by Friday. If you let us know Monday, your child may not be able to join us.
We have these deadlines so we can staff accordingly. If kids just show up, then we may not have enough adults, and that is no good!
I hope all is well and please spread the word about the blog!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Oh the weather outside is delightful!
Yoga today and everyone will get a chance outside!
prek will have yoga 3:30-4 and then will be on the playground from 4-4:30
kindergarten will have yoga 4:45-5:15 and then head to the basement till 6.
I'm so proud of our 2nd and 3rd grade group for winning the pizza party! They earned four stars by being good helpers, working together, and cleaning up after themselves. I hope they keep up the good work and continue being super stars!
Remember March payments are due and the deadline to sign up for the half days is March 11, this Friday.
The newsletter is being sent out today through hard copy and email so be sure to check it out and spread the word about our blog. Also, Johnny really wants to make mancala boards with all our groups but we don't have enough egg cartons! Save your egg cartons and send them to after school, cause we could use them!!!
prek will have yoga 3:30-4 and then will be on the playground from 4-4:30
kindergarten will have yoga 4:45-5:15 and then head to the basement till 6.
I'm so proud of our 2nd and 3rd grade group for winning the pizza party! They earned four stars by being good helpers, working together, and cleaning up after themselves. I hope they keep up the good work and continue being super stars!
Remember March payments are due and the deadline to sign up for the half days is March 11, this Friday.
The newsletter is being sent out today through hard copy and email so be sure to check it out and spread the word about our blog. Also, Johnny really wants to make mancala boards with all our groups but we don't have enough egg cartons! Save your egg cartons and send them to after school, cause we could use them!!!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Checkmate!
Hey there folks! Another great day, even if it's a little windy.
No changes to the schedule today. All groups will spend a little time outside today and if any groups plan to stay outside longer than usual, it will be posted on the message board by the security desk.
Chipman is really having fun teaching chess at Empire and a number of our kids are really starting to get the hang of it. The kindergarten group was at first, not thrilled about learning chess, but for the last 4 or 5 sessions, they've been very excited to learn more. I'm so proud that all of our kids give chess a chance!!!
No changes to the schedule today. All groups will spend a little time outside today and if any groups plan to stay outside longer than usual, it will be posted on the message board by the security desk.
Chipman is really having fun teaching chess at Empire and a number of our kids are really starting to get the hang of it. The kindergarten group was at first, not thrilled about learning chess, but for the last 4 or 5 sessions, they've been very excited to learn more. I'm so proud that all of our kids give chess a chance!!!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Capoeira today!
What a beautiful day! You will see all our groups outside today enoying the weather. Empire is not the only enity in the upper east side area that knows of the fine weather, it seems everyone is out enjoying the playground these days! So, don't be surprised if your child's group is in the yard because the jungle gym is full or vice versa!
No serious changes to the schedule today, only some clarifications on where our groups will be. 1st grade will have Capoeira 3:30-4 in the 5th floor dance room. Prek will have comic book hero class in 239A 4-4:45 and Kindergarten will have comic book hero class 4:45-5:15 in the basement. Everything else is normal!
Some groups may want to take advantage of the fine weather, meaning staying out longer than what it says on the schedule, so please stop by the message board by the security desk to check whether your child's group is outside or not.
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the early bird special for summer camp and March invoices are being sent out today.
Parent conferences are coming up March 15, a Tuesday. That day is a half day and so is March 18th,that Friday. You MUST let us know your child is attending these half days by March 11,Friday.
If you do not let us know if your child is attending either of these half days, they will not be allowed to attend. It's only $10, which I think is pretty cheap, and if you let us know on time I can staff accordingly and that way, everyone is happy!!!
I hope this has been helpful, and if you are friendly with other Empire families or know of families who may be interested please send them to this blog for more info!!
No serious changes to the schedule today, only some clarifications on where our groups will be. 1st grade will have Capoeira 3:30-4 in the 5th floor dance room. Prek will have comic book hero class in 239A 4-4:45 and Kindergarten will have comic book hero class 4:45-5:15 in the basement. Everything else is normal!
Some groups may want to take advantage of the fine weather, meaning staying out longer than what it says on the schedule, so please stop by the message board by the security desk to check whether your child's group is outside or not.
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the early bird special for summer camp and March invoices are being sent out today.
Parent conferences are coming up March 15, a Tuesday. That day is a half day and so is March 18th,that Friday. You MUST let us know your child is attending these half days by March 11,Friday.
If you do not let us know if your child is attending either of these half days, they will not be allowed to attend. It's only $10, which I think is pretty cheap, and if you let us know on time I can staff accordingly and that way, everyone is happy!!!
I hope this has been helpful, and if you are friendly with other Empire families or know of families who may be interested please send them to this blog for more info!!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Whoopise Doodle!
Hey sorry folks about not posting yesterday! It seems that my computer has ceased to be, kicked the bucket, and is bereft of life! I do apologize for staff lateness over the holiday camp week, but please note that next break Matthew Chipman, Empire's regional Director, will be making sure all is well.
Today is Tuesday, so there are a few schedule changes!
Prek will be in Yoga at 3:30-4, then to the playground until 4:30. Kindergarten will be in Yoga 4:45-5:15, and in the basement 5:15-6. Other than that everything is peachy keen!
Have you thought about summer camp yet? If you want your child to have a fun filled summer with familiar faces and a staff full of energy, Empire Camp is the place to be! If you have any questions, let me know!
Today is Tuesday, so there are a few schedule changes!
Prek will be in Yoga at 3:30-4, then to the playground until 4:30. Kindergarten will be in Yoga 4:45-5:15, and in the basement 5:15-6. Other than that everything is peachy keen!
Have you thought about summer camp yet? If you want your child to have a fun filled summer with familiar faces and a staff full of energy, Empire Camp is the place to be! If you have any questions, let me know!
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