Hot Stuff!

Oh man, I'm still riding on that showcase high from Thursday! It was great! I'll putting up the video tonight ( I got my very first mac so I'm testing out iMovie)
 Sadly, last week was our last Yoga session with Bent on Learning. They'll be coming back this summer, but until then, the next few Tuesdays will be different classes taught by me, and they'll be awesome. Today, the schedule will go as usual, but starting next week, Tuesday may change so no one will have to go all the way up to the 5th floor.
 Thank you for those who came to the showcase! Please remember to read our emails because they are important! Empire After School only sends you emails concerning, well, the after school! If you missed the show, be sure to watch the videos I'm putting up to see how much your kids enjoy this program!

That was AWESOME!

If you had a chance to come to the showcase yesterday, I think we can all agree, IT TOTALLY ROCKED! Our kids were smart, funny, and totally having a good time. I was blown away by their performances and I know you were too!
We video taped the whole thing and it will soon be available to see on the Empire website, and hopefully this blog!
 Thanks so much for your support and have an awesome weekend!
 P.S. Shayna was so proud of her kids that she is hosting a pizza party for them in the cafeteria today at around 3:45-5, then they'll be outside for the rest of the afternoon. Be sure to check our schedule!

The Showcase is TODAY!

It's finally here! Today at 4:30pm, in room 100, Empire will be having a spring showcase! With plays, dancing, and wonderful art! Please please please come today to watch our kids perform! They've been working so hard and it will be a show not to miss!

Capoeira and Comic Book Hero class!

Another great looking day!
 I'm glad the sun is starting to shine through. The schedule will stay the same today, but if it rains be sure to check the schedules posted around the building.
 There's a half day tomorrow, and it seems that we're all filled up. If you haven't paid yet, be sure to do so, or your child may not be able to come to our glorious half day!
 The showcase is also coming up, May 26th 4:30pm, in room 100. BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

Cloudy and Rainy!

 Those rain clouds don't look too friendly! If this keeps up, we'll have to make sure our kids stay inside, nice and dry!
 So, instead of going outside, our kids will be using the basement and respective classrooms.
Kindergarten in the basement, prek (after yoga) in the basement, first graders in rm 227, 2nd and 3rd in rm 318, and 4th and up in a 3rd floor classroom. All of our groups are practicing for the showcase, so today is a perfect day to rehearse!

rainy day again

heyhey,
 looks like another rainy day! just in case it gets too wet to go outside, we have alternatives to going outside. the day's schedule hasn't really changed, other than going outside, groups will be using the basement, or staying in classrooms to work on their showcase projects....by the way, THE SHOWCASE IS MAY 26TH!4:30PM!ROOM 100!

 It's chess today, and I know it will be awesome!

Ooops!

Sorry about not posting yesterday! So many things were happening I just didn't have time to update! Kinya will be sending a letter to those parents who paid for swim, we have several options to soothe your souls!
 No Capoeira today, our teacher,Lua, is sick! Too bad! She'll be back next week stronger and faster, so no worries. You know what that means, NO 5TH FLOOR DANCE ROOM! So, if you're picking up your child between 3:30 and 6, DON'T GO ALL THE WAY UPSTAIRS!
But this is a blessing in disguise! Our showcase is coming up and all our of kids would like to practice today. 4th and up will be in room 100 around 3:30-4:15ish and then the kindergartners will be in that space until 5. Be sure to check the schedules posted around the building for the schedule changes!

yoga!

heyhey!
 It's another great looking day, so be sure to look for our groups outside during their scheduled time. Yoga will be happening on the 5th floor in the dance room and there are no schedule changes!
 Don't forget about the Spring Showcase happening May 26th at 4:30pm, in rm 100! There will be dancing, singing, and most of all, OUR KIDS! We're so proud of our kids and Empire after school, and we hope you are too, so please come and support us! After the performance, come on down to the basement to view some of our art projects from Johnny class.

Blue skies!

It's great outside! Everyone will outside, and when I say that, I mean EVERYONE. As you know, some of our groups like to go to the jungle gym on the playground, it will most likely be packed so be sure to check out the yard, the area around the playground, or the space between the school and yard for our groups. We don't want to spoil the fun for the other kids out there but we also want to have as much time outside as possible because it's so darned beautiful out!
 Chipman is teaching chess today, but remember the schedule is a little different, so be sure to check it out before going to pick up your child.
 We only have a few spots left for summer camp so if you haven't signed up, you better get on it!

Today's schedule....

 Well, it's beautiful outside so you will definately see all of our groups outside.
 Johnny is out today, but the schedule will stay the same. Our groups are getting ready for the spring showcase on May 26th, so they'll all need time to work on their projects and today is a perfect today to get some of those things moving!
 The spring showcase is getting closer! So be sure to write it in your calender!
 May 26th, 4:30pm, Room 100, be there or be square!

My oh my what a wonderful day!

Finally the weather is nice again...I was getting worried! It's beautiful out so you'll see all of our kids outside. The playground will probably be packed so if you're going outside to find your child's group, be sure to give me or the Team Leaders a call. Since the playground gets so packed during nice weather, the groups may choose to run games in the yard or a different part of the playground.
 First graders will be having a pizza party today, so if your child is in that group ask them how they earned that pizza party. They worked hard!!!

Pool still out of service!

 Pool is still out of order folks! I'm sorry to say, but no swim....no outside time either as I'm sure you've gathered from this glorious weather ( insert sarcasim). There is an alternative schedule posted around the buliding and all staff members have this schedule on hand. Please please please read the schedule before running around the building today. Some kids will be outside and some kids will be in the basement instead of going outside today. I want to make sure all our kids get some run around time even if we can't go outside.

 Summer camp is getting closer! We'll be going to Goveners Island, zoos, Central Park, every single museum you can think of, and last but not least we will be enjoying air conditioning inside the walls of The Ella Baker School. Want more? There will be soccer (taught by a REAL soccer coach, how exciting!) chess, modern dance AND ballet, sculpture, and MORE! There's only a couple spots left so hurry and sign up your child!

Did you check out the new schedule?

Heyhey! So, some bad news and some good news.... The bad news is that the pool is still broken! Valerie sent out an email today to all parents, so I hope you got a chance to read it.I'm very saddened by the broken pool, I love swimming....but we can only hope for the best.
 The good news is that is wonderful outside and there will be no schedule changes today.
 There's yoga on the 5th floor today, so be sure to check out the new schedule before running upstairs to pick up your child.
 Payments for the month of May are due, if you are paying late, be careful because we do charge for lateness!
 See you soon!