The Teunis G. Bergen Elementary Public School 9 80 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn NY, 11238 718 638-3260 (phone) | 718 622-2961 (fax) Sandra D'Avilar, Principal Deborah Smith, Assistant Principal
The goal of our after-school program is to provide ongoing academic support and developmentally appropriate enrichment activities for our students. Our offerings include:
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)-run Individual Programs – Fall 2010
Piano school of NYC
Monday and Wednesdays
THE PIANO SCHOOL OF NYC PRESENTS SMALL GROUP PIANO CLASSES at PS 9 IN BROOKLYN
*** Piano Student Recitals are scheduled every Spring ***
All children will be encouraged to learn basic Music & Piano Skills: introduction to Piano, listening, singing, clapping, followed by note reading & writing, Music Theory, Music History, Piano/Keyboard skills, and much more. Our Teachers are highly qualified Music Degree professionals who love children, and are excited to be a part of this program. Our curriculum is age-appropriate, and classes will be formed accordingly. With this program we hope to instill curiosity and love for music, and set a strong foundation for future individual lessons.
Stories come alive when we use our bodies, voices, and imaginations! While learning the fundamentals of theater through games, music and movement, we ignite the imagination while encouraging social, physical and cognitive development.
Elementary Program
1st through 3rd Grade Monday 4:30 – 5:30
Acting Out
Learn basic acting skills while re-creating fairytales and folktales.
Through playful theater games and activities children will learn basic theater terminology explore character development and problem solving. The ensemble-based approach fosters trust, respect, and confidence building.
$10 per class per student
$130 total for fall semester ($10 per lesson ) Lesson duration 45 mins
During this afterschool enrichment cluster, students will learn the basics of digital photography. They will learn to master concepts such as focusing on and framing various subjects. In addition, students will learn about posing by taking pictures of one another. Throughout the course, each student will be photographed. Copies of the photos taken will be given to the students to take home. If you want your child to be your family’s “paparazzi”, then this enrichment opportunity is “picture perfect”!
$130 fall semester ($10 per lesson) Lesson duration 1 hour
The New York Chess & Games
Thursdays
New York Chess & Games welcomes the opportunity to partner with all educational organizations and to participate in enriching student minds through chess instruction and other strategic games.
We teach students of all ages from Pre – K all the way through college. Whether introducing beginner students to the game or enhancing and developing the play of experienced students, our curriculum is taught in a fun and engaging way. Our instructors are patient, friendly and have years of experience teaching chess to children.
We create a magical learning experience through the use of unique methodology and a variety of special teaching aids. Some of the games and activities include Chess, Monopoly, Dominoes, Backgammon and Scrabble.
Students participate in activities and contests to demonstrate what they’ve learned and acquire awards, trophies and other keepsakes as evidence of their accomplishments.
Learning through play is one of the best ways to stimulate, enhance and develop cognitive thinking, practical reasoning and decision making skills.
$110 fall semester ($10 per lesson) lesson duration 1 hour
Guitar
Thursdays
Ezraguitar- an affordable and fun guitar class for ages 4-11
EzraGuitar is a fresh and innovative method which will teach students the basic elements of music making, from reading music to performance. Through creative games and ensemble work, children will leave each lesson with a sense of
accomplishment and musical knowledge that will remain with them as a foundation for any future musical endeavors. Work is done in groups consisting up to six students per group for grades Pre K & K-2 , and up to four students for grades 3-5. More details at: www.EzraGuitar.com
EzraGuitar is now offering Guitars for purchase as well as the option to rent.
To Buy: We are now selling guitars by LUCIDA and STRUNAL; both great first guitars!
To Rent: If you would like to rent, we are renting STRUNAL guitars for $50/semester + a $120 fully refundable deposit. The deposit will be refunded to you in full on the condition that when the guitar is returned it is undamaged. If you decide after renting that you would like to purchase a guitar; we will credit you the amount paid in rent toward the purchase of a new instrument.
* The prices listed are for 1/4 size guitars only. Prices for 1/2 & 3/4 size will vary slightly and for Full size there are many different options for guitars, and thus prices as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 718 434 2103 or email; info@ezraguitar.com
Price: $210 ( $21 per lesson , including all materials) Lesson duration: 40 minutes.
Lango
Lango is happy to offer classes in the three languages that we find are most popular among the families in the communities we serve:
Spanish has been our most requested language since the day we started offering classes. Parents in every Lango community tell us that they feel that Spanish offers practical and cultural relevance for their children. Lango offers Spanish classes in every area we serve.
While not as popular among earlier generations, French remains a favorite among a passionate subgroup of Lango families. Lango teaches French, another romance language, using a very similar teaching approach to our Spanish classes, focusing heavily on accent for its stickier pronunciation elements. Lango offers French in select communities around the country.
The popularity of Mandarin is growing heavily as China’s influence grows in the U.S. and throughout the world. More and more families tell us that they are willing to take on the rigors of learning a language that is wholly unlike English in order to gain the advantage of being able to speak the “language of the future.” Lango has partnered with long-time Mandarin educators and curriculum developers to develop a curriculum that maintains our dynamic, playful approach while respecting the particular challenges of learning this language.
http://www.langokids.com/regions/brooklyn/
-Lessons are now outcome-driven, so that teachers instruct their classes with a clear understanding of exactly what kids should be achieving.
-Lango classes will now be offered for students through fifth grade, with more mature storylines in our books and a wider variety of activities in our classes.
-Our storybooks have become story-driven workbooks, so that younger children can still enjoy the escapades of the Lango Kids characters while older students can engage in simple literacy activities.
13 Spanish, French and Mandarin sessions will be $295 (Fall) Lesson duration 1 hour
LAVA Acrobatics After School Program, Grades 1-4
We are happy to share with you that LAVA, one of our school’s Arts Partners who provides in-school acrobatics instruction for our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students, is once again providing an opportunity for PS9 students to participate in their free Open Workout Session on Wednesdays After School. Their studio is located just walking distance from our school (524 Bergen St, 718 399-3161) and their courses are fun for children and adults!
Please read the following information carefully:
• ONLY students in grades1 through 4 (ages 7 to 10) are eligible to complete an application for the lottery
• ONLY students who CAN be picked up by a parent or caregiver promptly at 4:45pm at the LAVA studio on Bergen Street will be selected
• This program will be provided for six (6) students in grades 1 through 4
• Students will be selected by a Lottery Drawing on Monday, September 13th
• Students will be picked up by 1-2 LAVA personnel every Wednesday at 3:15pm at PS9 and walked to LAVA’s studio
• Open workout classes are held from 3:30-4:45pm
• The Fall program will begin on Wednesday, September 15th and continue until Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 Download the Lava After School Program form, complete the bottom (tear-off) and return it to Ms. Jacob in room 112 no later than, Monday, September 13, 2010 by 9:00am. Thank you.
Kids Orbit After School
Kids Orbit is a non-for-profit organization that runs after school programs throughout Brooklyn. You may find out more about their program at www.kidsorbit.com and register online. For more information about Kids Orbit at PS 9, please contact our parent coordinator, Charmaine Derrell-Jacob.
After-School
The goal of our after-school program is to provide ongoing academic support and developmentally appropriate enrichment activities for our students. Our offerings include:
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)-run Individual Programs – Fall 2010
Piano school of NYC
Monday and Wednesdays
THE PIANO SCHOOL OF NYC PRESENTS SMALL GROUP PIANO CLASSES at PS 9 IN BROOKLYN
*** Piano Student Recitals are scheduled every Spring ***
All children will be encouraged to learn basic Music & Piano Skills: introduction to Piano, listening, singing, clapping, followed by note reading & writing, Music Theory, Music History, Piano/Keyboard skills, and much more. Our Teachers are highly qualified Music Degree professionals who love children, and are excited to be a part of this program. Our curriculum is age-appropriate, and classes will be formed accordingly. With this program we hope to instill curiosity and love for music, and set a strong foundation for future individual lessons.
$150 Fall Semester Lesson duration 30 mins
Download the registration for Piano School of NYC >>
Young Players 2010 Drama
Mondays
After school is offered $10 per class per student
Pre-K/K from 3:30-4:30 on Mondays
Storybook Theater
Stories come alive when we use our bodies, voices, and imaginations! While learning the fundamentals of theater through games, music and movement, we ignite the imagination while encouraging social, physical and cognitive development.
Elementary Program
1st through 3rd Grade Monday 4:30 – 5:30
Acting Out
Learn basic acting skills while re-creating fairytales and folktales.
Through playful theater games and activities children will learn basic theater terminology explore character development and problem solving. The ensemble-based approach fosters trust, respect, and confidence building.
$10 per class per student
$130 total for fall semester ($10 per lesson ) Lesson duration 45 mins
Download the registration for Young Players Drama >>
Shutterbugs Enrichment Photography
Tuesdays
During this afterschool enrichment cluster, students will learn the basics of digital photography. They will learn to master concepts such as focusing on and framing various subjects. In addition, students will learn about posing by taking pictures of one another. Throughout the course, each student will be photographed. Copies of the photos taken will be given to the students to take home. If you want your child to be your family’s “paparazzi”, then this enrichment opportunity is “picture perfect”!
$130 fall semester ($10 per lesson) Lesson duration 1 hour
The New York Chess & Games
Thursdays
New York Chess & Games welcomes the opportunity to partner with all educational organizations and to participate in enriching student minds through chess instruction and other strategic games.
We teach students of all ages from Pre – K all the way through college. Whether introducing beginner students to the game or enhancing and developing the play of experienced students, our curriculum is taught in a fun and engaging way. Our instructors are patient, friendly and have years of experience teaching chess to children.
We create a magical learning experience through the use of unique methodology and a variety of special teaching aids. Some of the games and activities include Chess, Monopoly, Dominoes, Backgammon and Scrabble.
Students participate in activities and contests to demonstrate what they’ve learned and acquire awards, trophies and other keepsakes as evidence of their accomplishments.
Learning through play is one of the best ways to stimulate, enhance and develop cognitive thinking, practical reasoning and decision making skills.
$110 fall semester ($10 per lesson) lesson duration 1 hour
Guitar
Thursdays
Ezraguitar- an affordable and fun guitar class for ages 4-11
EzraGuitar is a fresh and innovative method which will teach students the basic elements of music making, from reading music to performance. Through creative games and ensemble work, children will leave each lesson with a sense of
accomplishment and musical knowledge that will remain with them as a foundation for any future musical endeavors. Work is done in groups consisting up to six students per group for grades Pre K & K-2 , and up to four students for grades 3-5. More details at: www.EzraGuitar.com
EzraGuitar is now offering Guitars for purchase as well as the option to rent.
To Buy: We are now selling guitars by LUCIDA and STRUNAL; both great first guitars!
*Prices: LUCIDA- $100+ tax (includes case), STRUNAL- $180+ tax (includes case)
To Rent: If you would like to rent, we are renting STRUNAL guitars for $50/semester + a $120 fully refundable deposit. The deposit will be refunded to you in full on the condition that when the guitar is returned it is undamaged. If you decide after renting that you would like to purchase a guitar; we will credit you the amount paid in rent toward the purchase of a new instrument.
* The prices listed are for 1/4 size guitars only. Prices for 1/2 & 3/4 size will vary slightly and for Full size there are many different options for guitars, and thus prices as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 718 434 2103 or email; info@ezraguitar.com
Price: $210 ( $21 per lesson , including all materials) Lesson duration: 40 minutes.
Lango
Lango is happy to offer classes in the three languages that we find are most popular among the families in the communities we serve:
Spanish has been our most requested language since the day we started offering classes. Parents in every Lango community tell us that they feel that Spanish offers practical and cultural relevance for their children. Lango offers Spanish classes in every area we serve.
While not as popular among earlier generations, French remains a favorite among a passionate subgroup of Lango families. Lango teaches French, another romance language, using a very similar teaching approach to our Spanish classes, focusing heavily on accent for its stickier pronunciation elements. Lango offers French in select communities around the country.
The popularity of Mandarin is growing heavily as China’s influence grows in the U.S. and throughout the world. More and more families tell us that they are willing to take on the rigors of learning a language that is wholly unlike English in order to gain the advantage of being able to speak the “language of the future.” Lango has partnered with long-time Mandarin educators and curriculum developers to develop a curriculum that maintains our dynamic, playful approach while respecting the particular challenges of learning this language.
http://www.langokids.com/regions/brooklyn/
-Lessons are now outcome-driven, so that teachers instruct their classes with a clear understanding of exactly what kids should be achieving.
-Lango classes will now be offered for students through fifth grade, with more mature storylines in our books and a wider variety of activities in our classes.
-Our storybooks have become story-driven workbooks, so that younger children can still enjoy the escapades of the Lango Kids characters while older students can engage in simple literacy activities.
13 Spanish, French and Mandarin sessions will be $295 (Fall) Lesson duration 1 hour
LAVA Acrobatics After School Program, Grades 1-4
Please read the following information carefully:
• ONLY students in grades1 through 4 (ages 7 to 10) are eligible to complete an application for the lottery
• ONLY students who CAN be picked up by a parent or caregiver promptly at 4:45pm at the LAVA studio on Bergen Street will be selected
• This program will be provided for six (6) students in grades 1 through 4
• Students will be selected by a Lottery Drawing on Monday, September 13th
• Students will be picked up by 1-2 LAVA personnel every Wednesday at 3:15pm at PS9 and walked to LAVA’s studio
• Open workout classes are held from 3:30-4:45pm
• The Fall program will begin on Wednesday, September 15th and continue until Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
Download the Lava After School Program form, complete the bottom (tear-off) and return it to Ms. Jacob in room 112 no later than, Monday, September 13, 2010 by 9:00am. Thank you.
Kids Orbit After School
Kids Orbit is a non-for-profit organization that runs after school programs throughout Brooklyn. You may find out more about their program at www.kidsorbit.com and register online. For more information about Kids Orbit at PS 9, please contact our parent coordinator, Charmaine Derrell-Jacob.