The AfterSchool programs are developed and operated by the PS 9 PTO for families who need care beyond the regular school day. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children within the PS 9 community. Students must be registered to attend. We have paid staff, but we also need parent volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering your time to share an interest, talent, hobby or skill, please let us know. Your time will be greatly appreciated and helps us to keep costs low. Volunteers may participate for as little as one hour per week (knitting, music, dance, robots).
PLEASE NOTE: Children cannot participate until their completed forms have been received. Online form is below. Be sure to press the “submit” button after entering your information!
For more information, or to schedule emergency care, contact AfterSchool at:
ps9ase@gmail.com 347-853-5993
Schedule
The Program is conducted in two sessions: Fall and Spring. Programming is available on Half Days for an additional fee of $40 and must be arranged separately. Half Days scheduled for Spring 2012 are: March 13 (parent-teacher conferences), June 5 and June 11. We are closed on the Student Non-Attendance Days, School Holidays, Vacation Days or days when school is closed due to inclement weather, etc.
AfterKare
Pickup and care from 2:40 pm to 3:20 pm, for those days in which your child is dismissed at 2:40 but you are unable to pick them up until 3:20. (If you are registered for Afterschool, you do not need to sign up for AfterKare.) Snack and supervised activities provided.
AfterSchool
Pickup and care from the time your child is dismissed from school (whether at 2:40 or 3:30) until 6 pm.
Our AfterSchool program offers a variety of activities for students in grades Pre-K through 5th. Students are in the continuous care of PS 9 parents, as well as PS 9 teachers and other qualified professional staff. Students are grouped in three sections, by age: Pre-K and K, 1st and 2nd grades, and 3rd-5th grades.
Pre-K and K are picked up at 2:40 and given snack and story time. They then transfer to the pre-K room where they do an arts & craft activity. From 4:30 to 5 they have gym time. At 5, another art activity. 5:30 to 6, quiet time for coloring or stories.
1st and 2nd grade are picked up at 3:20. They have snack, then homework time until 5 pm. 5-6 is gym time. Teachers are available for homework help and to play games or provide enrichment activities for those who have finished their homework.
3rd-5th grades are picked up at 3:20. They have snack, then homework time until 5:30 pm. 5:30-6 is gym time. Teachers are available for homework help and to play games or provide enrichment activities for those who have finished their homework.
Emergency AfterSchool Care
If you anticipate needing Emergency Afterschool Care (a good indication is if you’ve used this service in the past!), please fill out an Afterschool registration and check off Emergency Care. If you are unexpectedly delayed or unable to pick up your child after school, let us know, and he or she will have snack, homework help and fun!
AfterSchool Enrichment Classes
Special classes offered by our organizational partners begin in early October and run through June, in 10-class sessions (Fall, Winter and Spring). Offerings include piano, guitar, soccer, drama, aviation, songwriting, hip-hop, photography, chess, violin. Additional fees apply. Classes are open to PS 9 students who do not use the Afterschool on a regular basis, but all Enrichment students must fill out an Afterschool enrollment form.
For complete Winter 2012 Enrichment Session course descriptions, click here.
To pay online using your PayPal account or a credit or debit card, click the link below. You will need to calculate what you owe, so please add it all up carefully!
Also, please look for where it says, “add special instructions to seller.” Please click that and write your child’s name and the service(s)/class(es) you are paying for in the box. Thanks!
If you prefer not to pay online, please make checks and money orders payable to PS 9 PTOwith your child’s name printed on the reference line. Contributions are due upon registration, and on the first day of the month thereafter. Contributions for Emergency Care, and Returned Check Fees are due by the end of the week of occurrence. Please place payment in the PTO drop box in the main office.
