After School Brochure 2014

8112019 After School Brochure 2014

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RegistrationRegistration is easy using the link on The Philadelphia School website (tpschoolorg) Because wehave upgraded to ActiveNetworkrsquos newest online registration sof tware a new login and passwordwill be required as part of the enrollment process A con1047297rmation email will be sent to you onceregistration is complete

Start Datesw Thursday September 4 2014mdashthe1047297rst day of ASEP and MSASw Monday September 8 2014mdashthe 1047297rst day of music lessons interscholastic sports and Study Hallw Monday September 15ndashFriday September 19 2014mdashthe 1047297rst week of After School Clubs

Late Pick-up Fees

ASEP and MSAS end at 600 pm The late pick-up charge is $20 from 600 to 615 pm $30 from615 to 630 pm and $40 from 630 to 645 pm Any parent who arrives after 600 pm must initialthe sign-out sheet and note the exact pick-up time Clubs end at the time listed in this brochure Stu-dents must be picked up on time at the end of hisher club session Students who are not picked upwithin ten minutes of the designated end time will be escorted to ASEP or to MSAS and parents willbe charged the daily drop-in fee of $30

Drop-insDrop-in care will be provided at a cost of $30 per day To arrange a drop-in either1047297ll out a Changeof Dismissal sheet or email the Front Office by noon on the selected day so dismissal forms can bemodi1047297ed The fee for drop-ins will be charged weekly to the credit card on 1047297le in ActiveNetworkParents who arrange for drop-ins must have an account with ActiveNetwork

Past-due BalancesStudents with after school or summer camp balances from the 2013ndash2014 school year will not bepermitted to register for any after school programs until the balance is paid

Tuition Assistance is Available TPS off ers tuition assistance for after school programming on a 1047297rst come 1047297rst served basis to families

who qualify for 1047297nancial aid To request aid please contact Frances Hoover at fhoovertpschoolorgon or before August 18 2014

Additional informationAdditional information about ASEP MSAS and Clubs is included in the Enrollment Agreement for e achprogram Please read these Agreements carefully when registering your child

Who Teaches After SchoolOur after school teaching team is made up of a diverse array of experienced and committed profes-sionals including teachers artists coaches ac tors linguists scientists musicians dancers engineersand administrators all of whom have the same goalmdashsharing their love for and knowledge of theirrespective 1047297elds with the next generation of enthusiasts

Does my child have to attend The Philadelphia School in order to participatein after school programmingStudents from other schools are welcome and encouraged to enroll in any of our after schoolclubs Because of space and staffing constraints however our After School Enrichment Program(ASEP) is unable to accommodate non-TPS students

Will my child be given a snack during his or her activityStudents enroll ed in ASEP and MSAS are served healthy snacks each day Children enrolled in clubs thatdo not take place in the Gym the Multipurpose Room or the Garage (where food is not permitted) willbe served a nutritious snack at the beginning of each club meeting Snacks are not provided duringmusic lessons

Can my child switch to a diff erent club or withdraw entirelyALL CLUB SELECTIONS ARE FINAL Students cannot drop out of a club and receive a refund nor canthey switch from one club to another after registering (Refunds will however be made if a club iscancelled due to insufficient enrollment or if the day or time is changed)

Can my child switch days or withdraw entirely from ASEP or MSASw ASEP or MSAS Withdrawals Until October 1 2014 parents can either withdraw their child from ASEP

or MSAS or they can reduce the number of days per wee k for which their child is enrolled To make thesechanges on or before the October 1 2014 deadline Betsy Neiva must be noti 1047297ed in writing at bneivatpschoolorg

w Changing ASEP or MSAS Days Once day(s) of the week have been selected your child can onlyattend ASEP or MSAS on the selected days Any request for a change in the day(s) of the week select-ed must be sent in writing to Betsy Neiva at bneivatpschoolorg

w Adding ASEP or MSAS Days Additional days may be added for a prorated fee If you wish to adddays please contact Betsy Neiva at bneivatpschoolorg in writing Please note that the number ofdays a child attends can be increased but not decreased Prorating will not begin until October 12014 until that date the full ASEP or MSAS fee will be charged

How can I Access my 2013ndash2014 StatementIf you need to access your statement from the 2013ndash2014 school year please visit wwwThriva40comand log in using your former login name and password



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he hallmark of The Philadelphia Schoolrsquos acclaimed After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) is its

fun-focused theme-based experiential learning-centered curriculum The curriculum is designed

not only to off er children the opportunity to ldquolearn while doingrdquobut also to explore a wide range of

engaging topics many of which are connected to the schoolrsquos annual all-school theme This connection

means that projects are completely new each year thus keeping participants excited and interested

year after year Under the supervision of ASEP Director Diane Pepe the programrsquos visual arts- and

science-based activities are closely linked to TPSrsquos mission to foster critical thinkers creative

problem solvers and lifelong learners This means that ASEP project s reinforce the core principles

that are the foundation of all of the learning that takes place at the school

In addition to theme-based projects ASEP off ers children numerous other opportunities to delve

into activities related to their own personal skills and interests Those activities include cooking

and baking model-making drawing and crafts imaginative play music knitting digital arts

outdoor play puzzles and games reading in the library space and homework in the Junior Unit

study hall This year the ASEP team is thrilled to announce the creation of an all-new ultra-modern

space designed speci1047297cally for the exclusive use of ASEPrsquos 4th- and 5th-grade participants

ASEP is available for students in preschool through 5th grade from dismissal until pick up every

afternoon Come for a visit and observe the magic as it unfolds each day

Visual and Experiential ArtsASEPrsquos arts-oriented activities take place in two areas the Main Art Tablewhere theme-based projects are undertaken and the adjacent Free Art

Table where children can express their individual creativity both with artsupplies and with the much anticipated Mystery Material of the Week

Food Preparation Cooking and Second SnackChildren enjoy two snacks each day in ASEP the pick-me-up snack of juice

and crackers which is served when students arrive and the theme-relatedSecond Snack which students prepare under the direction of ASEPrsquos chefusing a variety of healthy fresh tasty ingredients Second Snack is servedeach day at 430 pm

Construction ZoneStudents enjoy free play in the Construction Zone where they can engagein a variety of choice building activities as well as board games puzzlesand crafts New this year is our Lego corner which features a wall of Legobaseplates and big bins of the worldrsquos most popular construction toy

Yard and GymEach day students can choose to spend time outside playing kick ballfour square or a wide variety of other playground games in TPSrsquos playyard When the weather does not cooperate ASEP students head upstairsto the gym

JU Study Hall and reading in the new Library AreaHomework assistance is available for students from 3rd ndash 5th grade in theJU Study Hall A newly designed library area is available for students of allages to enjoy reading much-loved boo ks from ASEPrsquos extensive library

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ecause Middle School is a transformative time when nearly everything in a pe rsonrsquos lifemdashhisher

body emotions relationships and even workloadmdashare changing Middle School After School

(MSAS) is designed to off er students a fun secure and predictable haven where they can go to

w Interact with other Middle Schoolers from the 6th 7th and 8th grades

w Get started on homework and receive homework support

w Watch Neil deGrasse Tysonrsquos series Cosmos on Wednesdays

w See and learn about classic 1047297lms on Fridays

w Listen to compelling guest speakers

w Undertake fun theme-related projects

w Prepare nutritious snacks

w Play games from ping pong and poker to Taboo and Scattergories

w And most importantly enjoy a sense of camaraderie with other Middle Schoolers who are

experiencing many of the same exciting yet complex changes

New this year Students enrolled in MSAS on Tuesdays will have the opportunity to work with

Betsy Neiva TPSrsquos Director of Student Programming from 500 ndash 600 pm to explore two of lifersquos

most provocative questions ldquoWho am Irdquo and ldquoWhat do I want to do with my liferdquo

Study HallMiddle School Study Hall is available to all students free of charge on a drop-in basis Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 320 to 410 pm Study Halloff ers students an opportunity to get started on homework and project workwith the support of a supervising teacher It is also a perfect time to meet witha teacher to organize materials plan the weekrsquos and monthrsquos work and gettogether with peers to work on collaborative projects While many students choose to come to study hall to get a jump on assign-ments some students on the recommendation of teachers parents andoradvisors are required to attend as a consequence for missing assignments oras a remedy for incomplete or poorly done work The goal of required studyhall is to help students become independently pro1047297cient and skilled at

completing work in a timely fashion

After School Music LessonsEach year The Philadelphia School off ers over 6000 music lessons to nearlyone-half of TPSrsquos student body Taught by Philadelphia-area musiciansprivate and group lessons are off ered in cello guitar piano recorder percus-sion violin and voice All students who study music after school regardlessof whether they take music lessons at TPS or elsewhere have the opportunityto perform during one or more of the music recitals held throughout theyear TPS also boasts two renowned string ensembles as well as a numberof vocal ensembles including the sixth grade Treble Choir and Measure forMeasure an a cappella group made up of seventh and eighth graders

Chess at TPSHaving won two national championships and countless state titles in numer-ous divisions TPS is a chess powerhouse In fact each year approximately onein six TPS students plays chess after school under the expert direction of chesscoach Ross Colby Go TPS Chess Tigers

ASEP Special ProgramsASEP off ers nine daylong special programs for students in preschool through5th grade when TPS is closed for teacher conferences in-service days andnational holidays Each year an all-new roster of exciting programs is createdIn the past activities have included trips to such places as the restaurantDistrito for a cooking demonstration from Jose Garces and tours of CitizensBank Park Herrrsquos Snack Factory WXPN radio station and the HelicopterMuseum as well as outings to Hyland Orchard the Philadelphia Zoo and theFranklin Institute Programs take place from 900 to 300 pm with early dropoff (free of charge) and extended day from 300-530 pm for an additional fee





Actorsrsquo Workshop with Katie Croyle

5th ndash 8th graders bull Wednesdays 320 ndash 500 pm

MinimumMaximum number of students 815

Start date October 15 2014 End date December 17 2014

The ActorsrsquoWorkshop is designed for students who love to perform and who wantto learn more about how to create a theatrical production Taught by Philadelphiaactor and performing artist Katie Croyle this club will explore performance tech-

niques and methods including original creation script analysis movement andimprovisation This club will culminate in a performance productionshowing in May (Please note This session

will begin on October 15 and end on December 17 Participation in this club is designed for the full year and students

should plan to re-enroll for this club during both the winter and spring terms)

Amazing ZoomDance Dr Seussrsquos The Lorax

Preschool amp Kindergarten bull Mondays 310 ndash 400 pm in the Garage


Start date S eptember 15 2014 End date December 1 2014

Using Dr Seussrsquos The Lorax as the foundation club members will practice dancingstorytelling and singing as they act out the adventures of this brave little creaturesaving the Truff ula Trees Participants will have a ball singing with the Swomee-Swans dancing with the Brown Bar-ba-loots and keeping an eye out for the

Once-ler The club session will culminate with a performance of The Lorax for parents and friends on MondayDecember 1st Sarah Gladwin Camp ZoomDancersquos creator and director is a professional dancer and choreographerwho brings her love of childrenrsquos dance music and drama to TPS each week for the bene 1047297t of our creative kids

Artsy Arts and Crafts

1st ndash 3rd graders bull Mondays 320 ndash 420 pm



Take a plunge into the history of art with Artsy Arts and Crafts From Da Vinci

to Warhol future art connoisseurs and critics will get the chance to explore theartistic movements that have shaped art history Beginning with the Stone Ageand concluding with Abstract Expressionism participants will learn through inter-

active lessons and will engage with the movements themselves through unique arts and crafts activities Under

the direction of UPenn student Chidera Ufondu students will explore a range of artistic media including paintcharcoal photography collage and more

Ballet Sleeping Beauty

Ballet I Kindergarten ndash 1st graders bull Fridays 300 ndash 355 pm

Ballet II 1st ndash 3rd graders bull Fridays 400 ndash 455 pm


Start date September 19 2014 End date December 5 2014

This fall dancers will learn the story of Tchaikovskyrsquos stunning ballet SleepingBeauty Learn about Princess Aurora Carabosse the Lilac Fairy Puss-in-Boots

and Bluebird and delight in acting out famous scenes from this classic t ale TPSrsquos much beloved ballet instructorFallon Gannon will be returning to share the joy of moving to music in a class focused on enriching childrenrsquoslives with an appreciation for and love of dance (Please note This class is open to both male and female dancers

Newcomers are welcome to join our early class from 300 ndash 355 pm ASEP coverage for students in the later class will

be available from 300 ndash 355 pm for a modest additional fee Students will need their own ballet slippers and leotards

which can be purchased through httpwwwdiscountdancecom)

Basketball with Coach C and Obvious Choice Sports(a ten-session club)

1st ndash 5th graders Wednesdays 405 ndash 505 pm


Start date September 17 2014 End date November 19 2014

Under the expert instruction of Obvious Choice basketball coach Courcy Magnusand the Obvious Choice coaching team Basketball club participants will continueto hone essential skills such as shooting passing dribbling and defense Game

concepts such as identifying opponentsrsquostrengths and weaknesses and understanding basic defensive strategiesalso will be incorporated In addition to developing playersrsquoconditioni ng 1047298exibility and speed club coaches will

work with players to build self-con1047297dence and physical endurance while strengthening teamwork and sportsman-ship skills (Please note Participants who are not already enrolled in ASEP can sign up for coverage from 320 ndash 400 pm

for a modest additional fee Additionally this club will meet for ten sessions and will end on November 19 2014)

Ceramics The Clay Club

Ceramics A ndash 1st - 4th grade bull Wednesdays 320 ndash 420 pmStart date September 17 2014 End date December 3 2014

Ceramics B ndash Kindergarten ndash 3rd grade bull Thursdays 320 ndash 420 pmStart date September 18 2014 End date December 4 2014


This fall the Ceramics The Clay Club will focus on new project ideas using seasonalmotifs leaf bowls cornucopia Halloween-themed objects Diacutea de los Muertos sugar skulls textured mugs vases

and other items to be given as holiday gifts Ceramicists ready for more advanced projects may try slab built box-es bookends and larger pieces There also will be some days for ldquofreerdquoclay play so club participants can ldquodo theirown thingrdquoIn addition students will once again participate in the ldquoEmpty Bowlsrdquoservice project by making anddonating bowls for a fundraising dinner for needy families in Philadelphia (Please note There is no ASEP 5-day or

FacultyStaff discount for these clubs)



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Chess Rookie

Kindergartners - 2nd graders bull Mondays 320 ndash 410 pm



TPSrsquos Rookie Chess Club is designed for students who have recently learned therules of chess (eg how to move the pieces the relative value of each pieceand the meaning of check checkmate and stalemate) These Rookie players will

typically be 1st and 2nd graders although some may be a grade older or younger This group will learn about center control development of knights and bishops and king safety We will focuson the diff erence between ldquotradingrdquopieces and ldquohangingrdquopieces Thinking BEFORE touching is our number onepriority We will ask ourselves ldquoWhat is my opponent trying to dordquoand ldquoWhat is going to happen to my piece if I

go thererdquo The emphasis is not on winning but on having fun while learning one of the worldrsquos oldest and mostpopular games (Please note There is no ASEP 5-day or FacultyStaff discount for this club)

Chess Intermediate

1st ndash 4th graders bull Tuesdays 320 ndash 415 pm



TPSrsquos Intermediate Chess Club is geared toward students who have had at least a full year of chess typically3rd graders We will learn to use the correct terminology in chess including ldquorankrdquoldquo1047297lerdquoldquocenterrdquoa nd ldquodiagonalrdquo

Students will learn about forks pins skewers discovered attacks and removing the defender We will speakabout squares using the rank and 1047297le coordinate system Students also will learn how to record their movesbut will not be required to do so (Please note There is no ASEP 5-day or FacultyStaff discount for this club)

Chess Experienced

1st ndash 6th graders bull Fridays 300 ndash 400 pm



Our Experienced Chess Club is geared toward stud ents who have two or more years of chess experience Record-ing and playing on the clock are encouraged but are not mandat ory We will delve deeper i nto opening and middle

game ideas and traps and all basic endgames will be mastered including 2-Rook (step ladder) checkmate QueenKing and RookKing (boxing) checkmates and kingpawn endgames Concepts such as ldquozugzwangrdquoldquooppositionrdquo

ldquobackwardsrdquoand ldquoisolatedrdquo pawns and ldquoholesrdquowill be introduced Students in this group may or may not have sometournament experience (Please note There is no ASEP 5-day or FacultyStaff discount for this clubs)

Chess Tournament

Tournament I 2nd ndash 8th graders bull Wednesdays 320 ndash 450 pmStart date September 17 2014 End date December 3 2014

Tournament II 2nd ndash 8th graders bull Fridays 300 ndash 415pmStart date September 19 2014 End date December 5 2014


TPSrsquos Tournament Chess Clubs are designed for our most advanced chess play-ers As the name suggests this group is reserved for students who have already played in tournaments Students

will play recorded and timed games at slow tim e controls We will learn about nuances in modern opening theoryelaborate on middle game plans and strengthen our ability to tackle tight and complex endgames Students willbe encouraged to stretch their tactical and positional insights to a point where even the instructor will be chal-lenged (Please note There is no ASEP 5-day or FacultyStaff discount for this club)

Claymation

4th ndash 8th graders bull Mondays 320 ndash 420 pm



Instructor Keith Grabowsky (creator of YAY CLAY) will be teaching this claymationworkshop focused on the art of stop-start clay animation Students will worktogether and learn every aspect of what it takes to create a mini claymation1047297lmusing animating techniques camera tricks set and prop design and of course

lots of clay By the 1047297nal class students will have edited their projects using 1047297lm-editing tools and will be able toshare their 1047297lms with their friends and family

Creative Drawing

3rd ndash 6th graders bull Tuesdays 320 - 420 pm



Under the direction of Lauren Fields who will be a student teacher at TPS this

fall participants in the Creative Drawing Club will learn the essentials of draw-ing and illustration through projects designed to stretch studentsrsquo creativity andimaginations The class will undertake a variety of projects including the creation

of paper pop-up cities featuring miniature bridges skyscrapers and monuments Students also will learn about

speci1047297c artists such as Redmer Hoekstra and Giuseppe Arcimboldo and will create their own illustrationssuch as a surrealistic rhino supporting a two-masted sailing ship and a self-portrait composed entirely offruit Come join Lauren on a colorful and creative adventure during which your child will become a moreskillful and con1047297dent artist



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Drama Club with Liz Fredette

2nd ndash 7th graders bull Thursdays 320 ndash 450 pm



ldquoThe sky is falling the sky is fallingrdquo Join in the TPS Drama Clubrsquos production ofthe musical The Day The Sky Fell in which Chicken Little and her friends embark

on a madcap adventure to warn the King of impending doom This year Drama Club meetings will be run both as rehearsals (starting with

warm-ups followed by blocking running of scenes vocal work and choreography) AND time for creating propssets and costumes Club members will be expected to memorize their lines and work on their songs and cho-

reography outside of rehearsal time Because The Day The Sky Fell is a less complex show than last yearrsquos Frog amp

Toad club participants will play a greater role in the design of this yearrsquos production The club will culminate in aperformance of the musical on Thursday March 12 2015 Liz Fredette is the Company Manager and one of sev-eral directors and teachers for MacGuffin Theatre Company This will be Lizrsquos sixth year teaching Drama Club afterschool at TPS (Please note Drama Club will begin on October 2 and end on December 11 Participants should plan to

enroll for this club again during the winter term)

El Mundo Hispanico

2nd ndash 5th graders bull Thursdays 330 - 420 pm

Minimum Maximum number of students 816


iquestTienes intereacutes en aprender maacutes sobre el mundo Hispanico Have you everwanted to explore the Spanish-speaking world Here is your chance to improveyour Spanish while learning about the cuisines traditions history and culture ofeleven of the twenty-one Spanish-speaking countries Learn to make tradition-

al culturally speci1047297c dishes listen to a diverse sampling of Latin music and learn about each countryrsquos uniquehistory and culture all while augmenting language skills through immersion training UPenn student and nativeSpanish speaker Christabel Lorenzo and UPenn student and 1047298uent Spanish speaker Emily Silberstein will leadthis class At the end of the term you will have your own passport 1047297lled with stamps with which to remember

your adventures in each exciting country It is important to note that this class is not instructional but rather anopportunity for TPSrsquos community of Spanish-speaking students as well as students who have a strong interestin the Spanish language to get to know one another Although the activities for this club will be geared forstudents in the grades listed younger and older students are welcome to enroll as well

Fashion Design with SewPhilly

4th ndash 6th graders bull Fridays 300 ndash 445 pm



Just SEW it Join SewPhillyrsquos Mali Petherbridge on a creative journey through theworld of fashion Students will learn how to prepare a professional portfolio in-

cluding the fundamentals of sketching textiles and the creation of a mood boardas well as how to express their own personal style They will build a foundation in

machine sewing through projects ranging from backpacks to pajama pants while learning how to use and care fora sewing machine Students will also design and print original patterns on fabric using household materials and willparticipate in a repurposing challenge using non-traditional materials Get used to saying ldquoI made it myselfrdquo

Future Engineers




How can sunlight power a microwave Or even more curiously how is it that thechicken nugget we just microwaved enables us to run at top speeds Under the

direction of UPenn Mechanical Engineering major James Lovey (check out hiscool website) the team of intrepid Future Engineers will explore the all-important

subject of Energy Each week James will introduce a fascinating new topic and in so doing will introduce kidsto the scienti1047297c challenges of the future Fun (and often messy) experiments will strengthen participantsrsquocriticalthinking and problem solving skills which will ultimately be tested when the Future Engineers build their own

solar-powered Legocopy cars (Please note If you have Legos you could contribute to the club please drop themoff at the Front Desk on Lombard Street)

Fun with Soccer Shots

Preschool ndash Kindergartners bull Wednesdays 320 ndash 405 pm



Soccer Shots is a positive introduction to soccer for young children Throughquality high-energy soccer programming with principled instruction from highlytrained coaches Soccer Shots combines developing soccer skills with fun age-

appropriate play The programrsquos semester-long approach will take all participantsfrom the most basic understanding of soccer through the ten fundamental skillsthat all soccer players need to know Along the way Soccer Shotsrsquocoaches alsoteach positive life skills that will leave a lasting impact on every participant



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Knitting with Noelle

1st - 6th graders bull Tuesdays 320 ndash 415 pm



As the smell of autumn leaves and crisp winter days approach what better wayis there to spend a breezy afternoon than knitting Under the direction of Junior

Unit teacher and knitting enthusiast Noelle Kellich students will learn how to tie aslipknot cast on and off and knit and purl Participants also will learn how to fol-

low simple patterns While learning to knit students will bene1047297t from having a low-key and comfortable space inwhich to get to know new people (Please note If you have any skeins of yarn or needles you could contribute to the

club please drop them off at the Front Desk on Lombard Street)

Karate with PhillyKarate

Karate I Kindergarteners ndash 2nd graders bull Tuesdays 320 ndash 410 pmKarate II 1st ndash 3rd graders bull Tuesdays 410 ndash 505 pmKarate III 1st ndash 5th graders bull Tuesdays 505 ndash 600 pm



Under the expert direction of martial artists Mr Edgar and Mr Steve Karate stu-dents will learn and practice drills designed to condition their minds and bodies

while also emphasizing fun Philly Karate instructors specialize in teaching children of all ages experiencelevels and backgrounds and they are dedicated to instilling the bene1047297ts of hard work respect compassion anddrive both in and out of class If your Kindergarten through 2nd grade child is new to K arate and is interested in

participating he or she should sign up for Karate I If your child already has had one term of Karate instructionhe or she should also sign up for Karate I If your child already has had two or more terms of Karate please enrollyour child in the class in which you believe your child will feel most comfortable and which will be the best 1047297t foryour familyrsquos schedule (Please note If your child wishes to enroll in Karate II or Karate III and is not already an ASEP

participant he or she may attend ASEP before Karate class for a modest additional fee In addition if your child does

not already own a gi (uniform) please indicate the size on the registration form)

The Mandarin Chinese Program at TPS

The Philadelphia School is the only independent school in the area to off er

Mandarin Chinese instruction after school for students in Kindergarten through8th grade We off er classes at three levels and our bilingual bicultural instruc-tor (Meggie) Yu Zhang is a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese who currently ispursuing a masters in education at UPenn She is deeply committed to teaching

Mandarin to children and to igniting their curiosity about foreign cultures

Mandarin I Little Dragons

Kindergarten ndash 2nd graders bull Thursdays 320 ndash 405 pm



The objective of this fun-focused class is to introduce our youngest language learners to both the Mandarinlanguage and the Chinese culture Learning will take place primarily through art projects songs movements

and 1047298ashcards The goal of this class is to initiate what we hope will be a lifelong interest in learning about andunderstanding foreign cultures

Mandarin II Pandas

1st ndash 4th graders bull Mondays 320 ndash 405 pm



In the Panda group students will continue to follow My First Chinese Words curriculum to learn Chinese toneswords and sentence patterns The Pandas also will continue to learn and practice basic terms and will read sup-plementary Chinese storybooks watch DVDs about Chinese culture do art and crafts about Chinese vocabulary

and have a well-rounded experience learning about the Chinese language

Mandarin III Tigers

3rd ndash 8th graders bull Mondays and Thursdays 410 ndash 505 pm



In the Tiger group students will continue to hone their Chinese skills in speaking listening reading and writing They also will expand their Chinese vocabulary and sentence structures using competitive games and pairedor group tasks Children will also be encouraged to practice their conversational1047298uidity through storytellingand play-acting We also will read dialogues in the books and practice writing the essential Chinese characters(Please note This club meets twice a week and for a modest additional fee students in grades K ndash 5 who are not

already enrolled in ASEP are invited to attend from 320 ndash 410 pm)



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POWER Bootcamp




Imagine if you could work out with your closest friends while training your bodyto hit home runs slam dunk basketballs kick goals score touchdowns and bethe strongest and fastest kid on your team POWER Bootcamp is a high-energycircuit-driven core agility weight and sandbag training program designed to

improve the skills that are crucial to athletic performance balance strength coordination and endurance Asan added bonus Bootcamp participants will develop the con1047297dence and satisfaction that come from meetingchallenging personal 1047297tness goals in a collegial all-male environment Instructor Nate Mcintyre will be back for

his tenth session at TPS guaranteeing our boys stay in tip-top shape before winter sports begin

Science Olympiad with Wendy Furry

6th ndash 8th grade bull Thursdays 320 ndash 420 pm

Minimummaximum number of students 816


Under the enthusiastic direction of 8th-grade science teacher Wendy Furry TPSrsquosScience Olympians will be building mixing 1047298ying testing inventing sleuthingand so much more This club involves teamwork competition and some seriousproblem solving Science Olympiad provides an exciting chance to challenge our-

selves with experiments and projects which explore topics such as crime busters food science rotor egg drop

chemistry labs bottle rockets and spacecraft design If enough students enroll there is even a chance the groupcan begin participating in local regional andmdashwho knowsmdashmaybe even international competitions

Soccer Skills

1st ndash 3rd graders bull Fridays 300 ndash 400 pm



Whether yoursquore already a soccer a1047297cionado or itrsquos your 1047297rst time in a pair of cleats join us for an awesome soccer experience Under the direction of UPenn student

Allie Cohen who has fourteen years of serious soccer experience participantswill focus on disciplined skill work to develop essential fundamentals such as

dribbling footwork passing crossing and shooting Players put their new skills to the test in fun interactive ac-tivities and scrimmages Students will bene1047297t from individualized attention as well as team play as they developboth their soccer skills and their love for the worldrsquos most popular sport

Tennis with MyServe Tennis (an 8-session clubmdashno class on 109)

1st ndash 4th graders bull Thursdays 505 ndash 600 pm



MyServe Inc proudly presents ldquo10 amp UnderrdquoTennis for children This USTA InitiativeProgram enables young children to grasp the fundamentals of tennis while havingfun and playing the game For this club the court size will be smaller nets will beshorter and special balls will be used to enhance the overall learning experience

Kids of all abilities will learn faster and most importantly will have loads of fun My-Serve tennis pro Mr Eddie will be back to teach this rewarding club for another

exciting term (Please note If your child wishes to enroll in MyServe Tennis and is not already an ASEP participant he or

she may attend ASEP before Tennis for a modest additional fee This club will run for EIGHT weeks on the following

dates 918 925 102 1016 1023 1030 116 1113 There will be no class on 109 because of a home volley-

ball game There is no 5-day ASEP or FacultyStaff discount for this club)

You Go Girls Fall Frolic




Back for its sixteenth amazing season is TPS teacher Meg Waldronrsquos ever-popular You

Go Girls a club that supports sisterhood and self-esteem in the context of runningParticipants will run 15 ndash 3 miles each week on the Riverwalk to Penn Park up theArt Museum stairs or down UPennrsquos Locust Walk When the weather isnrsquot suitable for

running YGGirls will work on goal setting yoga and developing a healthy body image Each week the afternoon

will 1047297nish with the closing appreciation circle as well as the traditional fortune cookie exchange It is recommendedthat participants have proper running shoes and layers for crisp breezy autumnal weather Assisting Meg again thisterm will be JU teacher Hilary Hamilton along with UPenn undergraduate Allie Cohen both of whom will serve asexcellent role models for this group of dynamic young women



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2501 Lombard Street | Philadelphia PA 19146 | 215-545-5323 | tpschoolorg





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Claymation






Creative Drawing










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Future Engineers
















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Mandarin II Pandas






Mandarin III Tigers








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POWER Bootcamp














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Chess Rookie







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Chess Experienced







Chess Tournament






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Future Engineers
















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Mandarin II Pandas






Mandarin III Tigers








+

POWER Bootcamp














Soccer Skills



























$$




()











































































$

Chess Rookie







Chess Intermediate






Chess Experienced







Chess Tournament






Claymation






Creative Drawing










amp











El Mundo Hispanico














Future Engineers
















()




























Mandarin II Pandas






Mandarin III Tigers








+

POWER Bootcamp














Soccer Skills



























$$























































$

Chess Rookie







Chess Intermediate






Chess Experienced







Chess Tournament






Claymation






Creative Drawing










amp











El Mundo Hispanico














Future Engineers
















()




























Mandarin II Pandas






Mandarin III Tigers








+

POWER Bootcamp














Soccer Skills



























$$




amp











El Mundo Hispanico














Future Engineers
















()




























Mandarin II Pandas






Mandarin III Tigers








+

POWER Bootcamp














Soccer Skills



























$$




()




























Mandarin II Pandas






Mandarin III Tigers








+

POWER Bootcamp














Soccer Skills



























$$




+

POWER Bootcamp














Soccer Skills



























$$




$$


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