After School Program Catalog for Teacher Run Programs

PYLE PANTHER PROGRAMS 2016-2017

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM CATALOG FOR TEACHER RUN PROGRAMS

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EACH PROGRAM RUNS 8 WEEKS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED There are no after school programs on half-days or days off

Questions? Contact the Panther Programs Committee at: [email protected] Class Descriptions

The Writing Club (Level 1) – Alan Prunier ($20) Meets Tuesdays Class limit 30

The Writing Club, sponsored by Mr. Prunier and held on Tuesdays, is an opportunity to be a part of the growing Writing Program at Pyle Middle School. Your writing will be directly contributed to the Pyle Inside online magazine (www.pyleinside.com), “On the Write Track” print magazine, and to various writing contests throughout the year. The Writing Club is a relaxed but exciting place to meet other creative students interested in fiction, screenwriting, poetry, comics, drawing, storytelling, and more! Each class will teach new skills and processes of creating with particular attention to the interests of students. Students can also learn how to manage a website, format a magazine, and advertise to reach an audience. In February, we have a “Coffee House” (like an open mic poetry reading) where students can share their writing and enjoy the accompaniment of the school jazz band. The class has a registration fee of $20 per Panther Program session, which offsets print costs and online domain registration. Students may attend all the classes for each session or drop-in for a few. So, if you are interested in blossoming as a writer or artist and meet other creative minds, then this is a place for you. The club size is limited, so please reserve your spot!

The Writing Club (Level 2) – Alan Prunier ($20) Meets Tuesdays Class limit 10

The Writing Club (Level 2) is a section reserved for previous members of the club. It is the same club and meets at the same time, except it is designed to reserve spots for previous members. So, if you have attended sessions regularly in the past, then please register for this section. DO NOT register for this section, if you have NOT BEEN a regular at the club before. If you have any questions about whether you should register for Level 2, then please contact Mr. Prunier at [email protected].

DEBATE (Beg-Intermediate) – Emily Kaperst and Camille Caldera (Whitman students) ($15) *** Meets Tuesdays Class limit 30

The Debate program focuses on teaching students the skills necessary to be successful in creating well thought out arguments and having disagreements in a civilized manner. The critical thinking encouraged in this program just might help students get a later bedtime (but we aren’t making any promises). There are opportunities throughout the year to compete against students from around the region at local tournaments. TWO SESSIONS OF BEG-INT AND ATTENDANCE AT ONE TOURNAMENT IS A PREREQUSITE FOR ADVANCED DEBATE! ***Fee covers registration, meet fees and DC Urban Debate League tournament participation fee. Panther Program fee for registrants each session.

DEBATE (Advanced) – Emily Kaperst and Camille Caldera (Whitman students) TWO SESSIONS OF BEG-INT IS A PREREQUSITE FOR ADVANCED DEBATE! ($15)*** Meets Thursdays Class limit 30

This program allows students who have already had 2 SESSIONS of Beginner- Intermediate (and attended a tournament during that time) to further hone their skills. There are opportunities throughout the year to compete against students from around the region at local tournaments; much of advanced debate is spent preparing for tournaments and students are highly encouraged to attend. TWO SESSIONS OF BEG-INT IS A PREREQUSITE FOR ADVANCED DEBATE! ***Fee covers registration, meet fees and registration to the DC Urban Debate League. Panther Program fee for registrants each session.

HOMEWORK CLUB (No Charge/Drop-in) Meets Tue/Wed/Thurs No class limit Drop in whenever you need assistance MATH MATTERS- teacher – Stacy Levy ($25.) Meets Wednesdays Class limit 36 Registration Session I only, meets through early March

Math Matters focuses on preparing students for competitive and applied mathematics. Interested students should be excited by higher level math and motivated to work through challenging material. This program is best for students who are already successful with higher levels of math. 6th graders are encouraged to participate in practices and become comfortable with the program, but most likely will not be selected to compete.

Math Matters will meet on SOME Wednesdays of both the fall and winter Panther Programs sessions. Schedule to be decided once the county announces the competition dates. Successful students are expected to continue with the second session of Math Matters through early March.

ROBOTICS: ADVANCED- William Falatko ($45) Meets Thursday Class limit 24 Registration Session II only, but class runs January - May

Like LEGO's? This advanced Robotics club uses concepts from Beginner Robotics to design, build and program LEGO NXT systems to solve a robotics challenge. In this challenge, students will work in teams guided by engineers from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, to build an autonomous robot using engineering concepts. Students will also research a real world engineering problem, develop a possible solution, and present their findings. The challenge culminating event will be held at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division in mid May. FEE covers challenge t-shirts, needed supplies and entry into challenge. Students are expected to have previous experience with robotics. Hip Hop Dance with Mr Chon – Kerry Chon ($25) Meets Thursdays Class limit 20

Learn fun, energetic hip hop dance choreography with Mr. Chon! He has been a hip hop dancer for 17 years and has taught both children and adults. The past two years he has offered a class that focused on break dancing here at Pyle. This year, it will be a class geared more toward general hip hop dance moves and routines with elements of breakdancing incorporated into them. If students are willing, the routines learned may be used for a talent show piece or another end of the year dance video but with bigger, better moves and ideas! See last year’s video through the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkd9DHYlp-A

Social Sports of Pyle (formerly Club Sports and Games) – Corie Stewart ($25) Meets Tuesday Class limit 20

Join Ms. Stewart for indoor and outdoor games like basketball, kickball, soccer, bocce, and more! This group is open to all students but aims to build connections and friendships between students who are differently abled and typical peers at Pyle. We're going to explore the possibilities that exist at the high school level for cooperative sports - Whitman’s athletic department offers three corollary sports in a partnership with the Special Olympics (Corollary Team Hand Ball, Unified bocce, and Allied softball), so we're going to start practicing now! Fee covers registration and equipment.

Library Advisory Board Club – Ms. Knaflec (no fee) Meets Tuesday Class limit – tbd

Library Advisory Board is going to work to promote the media center and help it grow. • Students will meet in its entirety once a month after school. • Students may also stay after school intermittently to work on a project such as: the display case, bulletin boards, the circulation desk blackboard, create READ posters using Photoshop, create book displays, promotions and/or contests, writing book reviews, creating book trailers, or helping to create book order lists. PTSA PANTHER PROGRAM VOLUNTEER CO-CHAIRS: Beth Bautista Alex Hermes Tracy Waldeck

Pyle Staff Contact-Corie Stewart