2021-2022 PTO Membership
HILLSIDE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
FALL 2021 SESSION
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9/24 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW WEDNESDAY CLASSES
Dear Hillside Families,
In an effort to meet the unprecedented response to ASEP this session, we have added two more classes to the schedule for Wednesday.
In addition, to avoid website overcrowding we are piloting a new Lottery system where time you enter the lottery has no impact on your chances of getting a spot.
Please note that we do have limited number of spots and that the ASEP program has no means to accommodate all HES students, not this year and not in the past.
Thank you for your continued support!
LEGO Robotics by STEAM-TO-GO | Grades: K-4 | Wednesday 3:20-4:20pm | Tuition: $180 | Class capacity: 16
Combining hands-on LEGO bricks with easy-to-use coding software and inspiring STEM projects, LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 enables kids to explore the building blocks of coding. From simple drag and drop interfaces to developing more complex algorithms, kids explore the world around them and bring their ideas to life with code. LEGO WeDo enables students to develop computational thinking skills and transform them directly into programming solutions that interact with the real world. Kids will learn to use the motion and tilt sensors. As they advance in the course, they will learn to create simple animations on the computers that they control with their robots.
Carnival Skills by Team Makers | Grades: K-4 | Wednesday 3:20-4:20pm | Tuition: $180 | Class capacity: 16
Carnival Skill Games and Activities. During this club, you will get to challenge yourself and the rest of your club in fun, creative games each week. Some games require great hand-eye skill, others good aim, others some smarts, even others just luck. There will be kicking, throwing, tossing, dropping games of all sorts and sizes. AND, best of all, you will win carnival prizes each week as you play your games. For some activities you will participate by yourself, for many others, you will work with your team to get the highest score. Some of the games include, golf, soccer, hockey, frisbee, beanbag games, dice games, tossing games, and target games.
HOW TO SIGN UP: Introducing our Pilot Lottery System
There will be a lottery to get into these two new Wednesday classes. CLICK HERE to see lottery entry item for each class.
- The price is listed as $0 because you are not purchasing a spot in the class, your are only placing yourself in the lottery
- Go through the checkout process to finalize your lottery entry
- Please make sure when you go into My Orders that you see an order that says 'paid' with 0 amount, and when you click on it you should see the name of the class and your child's name
- You may enter each child into each lottery once
Lottery entry is open through Monday, Sept 27th at 8:00 PM.
- There is no rush - there is no limit on how many people can enter the lottery, and your chances are equal whether you signed up on Friday or Monday at 7:45 PM.
- All the names will go into a random drawing on Monday night. Those selected will be contacted by email and advised how to pay.
Once notified, you have 24 hours to pay for the class and secure their spot. If there are unclaimed spots, they will go to the next names on the same randomly generated list.
FAQs:
-- Do I still need to be a PTO member?
Yes. Lottery entry is available for PTO members only. For more information about membership CLICK HERE
-- Is the lottery really random?
Yes. We will place all the interested names in a computer generated spinner to produce the list of those who get into the class, as well as the alternate list in case anyone is no longer interested or does not pay to secure their spot. The computer has no vested interest in nor cares which kids get chosen.
-- Can you squeeze in another kid or two?
No. All of the classes have a maximum number of students. The maximum number of students is provided by the teachers or vendors. This year, the class sizes are capped smaller for Covid compliance, as per the guidelines suggested to the school by the district and the CDC. We cannot exceed the limits.
-- Can you guarantee that my kid can be with their friends or siblings in the class?
No. If your child can only go with their siblings or friends, and they don’t get in, feel free to decline your offered spot and it can go to the next name on the list.
-- I bought the Lottery for $0, is my kid in the class?
No, your kid is in the lottery.
-- I have more questions!
Please email the ASEP Co-Chairs at closterasep@gmail.com - and remember, you are contacting hardworking volunteers, who may be a parent from your kid's class, and who are here to put in place wonderful programs for our community. Now start writing.
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HILLSIDE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
FALL 2021 SESSION: October 5th to December 15th
***Fall Session will be 9 weeks ***
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 13TH @ 10am
The Closter PTO is excited to offer an 9 week IN PERSON afterschool enrichment program at Hillside Elementary School. Classes are held directly after school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:20-4:20pm. We offer a Fall and Winter program each year. Kindergarten through fourth grade Hillside students can choose from a variety of fun, engaging, hands on programs such as Scratch Coding, TaeKwonDo, Cooking, Jewelry Making, Chess, Mural Painting, and many more! We utilize our talented Hillside teachers as well as reputable local vendors such as Challenge Island, Tiger Kim, HealthBarn USA, Code Ninjas, to name just a few. Children will walk from their classroom directly to their afterschool classes. Staff will be available to ensure students arrive at their classroom destination safely.
You MUST be a current Closter PTO member to participate in the Afterschool Enrichment Program (ASEP)
CLICK HERE for the Fall Class Schedule
CLICK HERE for the Fall Class Descriptions
Click HERE for Registration Instructions and Program Guidelines
ASEP FALL 2021 SCHEDULE
Monday Classes
10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13
Tuesday Classes
10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7
Wednesday Classes
10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/8, 12/15
There will be NO ASEP on the following dates:
11/22, 11/23, 11/24 - Thanksgiving Week
12/1 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
PLACING AN ORDER ONLINE:
- Visit www.closterpto.org to access your account by entering your email address and a unique password
- NEW FAMILIES: visit www.closterpto.org and click “create your account” and follow the on-line instructions.
- Click the “Programs: Order” menu, and choose one of the three “Hillside ASEP Fall 2021” days to view offerings for each day and order your class.
REFUNDS/CLASS CANCELLATION:
- Refunds will only be given as a result of insufficient enrollment. If there are not enough students signed up, class will be cancelled and your payment will be returned if you don’t choose a second choice.
- Please have your child choose his/her classes carefully. Once classes start, there will be NO refunds for cancellation due to any personal schedule change. And NO switching classes will be allowed.
***No exceptions will be made and we appreciate your cooperation ***
We look forward to welcoming the students to another fun-filled ASEP Session!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at closterasep@gmail.com
Hillside ASEP Committee
Bruna Spoto, Marnie Alon, Anna Novick
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