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After-School Activities 2017‑2018

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American School of Milan – After-School Activities 2017–2018 Registration and Transportation

Online Registration Registration for Varsity and Middle School Sports begins at 9:00 a.m. Monday the 4th of September. Registration for all other activities begins at 9:00 a.m. Monday, September 18th, and closes at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 29th. Registration is completed online by accessing the ASM Parent Portal and following the After-School Activities registration link. All activities must be paid for at the time of registration in order to reserve a space. Online payments can be made with a credit card or PayPal account.

Varsity and Middle School Sports Leagues begin the week of September 11th and end the week of May 21st. All other activities begin the week of October 16th and end the week of May 14th.

* Participants in Spring Sports Season will need to provide their own transportation in the last week of practices as the late bus service ends May 17th. **All students enrolling in Active Sports will need to provide a certificate of good health.

Behavioral Expectations The ASA programs are viewed as an extension of the curricular day. Students in the ASA programs will need to adhere to ASM behavioral policies and procedures. Students who do not manage their behavior appropriately during sessions will be invited to “not attend” future sessions without a refund.

Transportation Use of the late bus service is available, at no additional cost, to those students who are already subscribed to the full bus service (morning and afternoon) or the one-way afternoon service. Students not subscribed to the full service (morning and afternoon) or the one-way afternoon service may pay an additional fee (noted on the activity listing) to ride the late bus at the time of registration for the after-school activity.

The Late Bus service begins September 11th to accommodate Varsity and Middle School Sports Leagues. Late bus service for other after-school programs will begin October 16, 2017 and end May 17, 2018. The Late bus service is different from the regular bus service. It is designed to get students to areas of the city where they can more easily take public transportation or be picked up by parents. The After-School stops are generally different from the regular day service stops. On the last page there is a list of the Late Bus stops determined by the school.

When registering online be sure to indicate the bus number and precise stop where your son or daughter will get off the bus. To ensure student safety, if there is not an adult at the designated bus stop, the bus monitors will not allow students younger than 12 years of age off the bus and they will be brought back to the school for subsequent collection by a parent. Students older than 12 years will be allowed to get off the buses and go home independently only if a written authorization is received from both of the parents at the beginning of the school year. Students older than 12 years who are already authorized by the parents to get off the bus and go home independently will also be allowed to accompany their younger siblings if a waiver of responsibility is signed by both parents.

If you prefer to pick your child up at ASM, you can do so beginning at 5:20 p.m., and absolutely no later than 5:30 p.m.

Refunds A refund is only given when an activity is canceled due to insufficient numbers. Most activities require a minimum of 8 students. Refunds are not given when a student chooses to drop out of an activity at any time during the year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joseph Leonetti at [email protected]. For urgent matters concerning After-School Activities please call +(39) 02 53000020. Table of Contents

Activities at a Glance 5 For the Active Spirit Swimming 6 Small Group Tennis 7 Beginner Level Gymnastics 8 Artistic Gymnastics 8 Rock Climbing and Bouldering 9 Golf 9 Karate Kyudokan 10 Taekwondo 10 Junior Sports 11 Junior Soccer 12 Yoga in ASM 12 Middle School Sports 14 Bootcamp Fitness 13 Middle School Sports 13 Varsity Sports 14 For the Creative Spirit Elementary Musical 15 Elementary Jr. Musical 15 Glee Club 16 Young Chefs 16 Art Studio 17 Art Club 17 Stop-Motion Animation 18 Harry Potter Club 18 Upper School Musical 19 Violin 20 For the Academically Minded Busy Bees Storytime 21 Coding and Circuitry Fun! 21 Model United Nations (MUN) 22 Chess 23 SAT Math & English Prep 23 Italian Math Prep for Terza Media Exam 23 Small Group Tutoring 24 English Language Learner Club 24 Writing Center 24 Late Bus Service 25 Activities at a Glance

Grade Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Level

EC Swimming (EC) Busy Bees Storytime (EC-K)

Tennis K-2 (Beg.) Swimming (Exp.) Swimming (Intm.) Karate 1-3 Swimming (All) Tennis K-2 (Exp.) Tennis K-2 (Exp.) Gymnastics Beg. K-1 Tennis K-2 (Beg.) Chess 2-10 K-2 Artistic Gym. 2-5 Elem. Jr. Musical 2-3 Young Chefs K-2 Taekwondo 1-6 Junior Sports K-5 Art Studio K-2 Stop-motion Animation 2-3 Art Studio K-2 Young Chefs K-2 Busy Bees Storytime EC-K

Swimming (Intm.) Swimming (All) Tennis 3-5 (Exp.) Swimming (Exp.) Tennis 3-5 (Beg.) Tennis 3-5 (Beg.) Artistic Gym. 2-5 Tennis 3-5 (Exp.) Karate 1-3 Elem. Musical 4-5 Junior Sports K-5 Glee Club 3-6 Violin 4-5 3-5 Art Club 3-6 Golf 3-12 Chess 2-10 Elem. Jr. Musical 2-3 Sm. Group Tutoring 3-5 Rock Climbing and Boulder- Taekwondo 1-6 Jr. Soccer 3-5 Stop-motion Animation 2-3 ing 3-6 Sm. Group Tutoring (3-5) Harry Potter Club 5-8 ELL Club 3-5 Coding & Circuitry 3-5 Yoga at ASM 5-12 Swimming (Exp.) Swimming (Intm.) Swimming (All) Middle School Sports Golf 3-12 Boot Camp Fitness 6-8 Middle School Sports Upper School Musical Rock Climbing and Boulder- Sm. Group Tutoring 6-8 Upper School Musical Glee Club 3-6 6-8 ing 3-6 Harry Potter Club 5-8 Art Club 3-6 Terza Media 7 Terza Media 8 Sm. Group Tutoring (6-8) Sm. Group Tutoring (6-8) Sm. Group Tutoring (6-8) Chess 2-10 Yoga at ASM 5-12 Taekwondo 1-6

Swimming (Exp.) Swimming (All) Swimming (Intm.) Varsity Sports Varsity Sports MUN 9-12 Varsity Sports Upper School Musical Upper School Musical Golf 3-12 Chess 2-10 Writing Center 9-12 Yoga at ASM 5-12 Writing Center 9-12

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Swimming Swimmers meet four times a week depending on experience. ● Monday (Early Childhood) Monday is for early childhood students. Tuesday is open to all ● Tuesday (all levels - K–12) levels of swimmers (from kindergarten to grade 12), including ● Wednesday (intm. K–12) those with no swimming experience. Wednesday is for students ● Thursday (exp. K–12) with intermediate swimming abilities and Thursday is for experienced swimmers. € 380 per year (Grades EC–12) € 520 with late bus ASM has Italian swimming instructors from the Noverasco Max. 30 students per day Pool across the street, therefore, lessons will mainly be in Italian. **Certificate of good health is required and must be submitted the first day of class. ASM staff members will walk students to the pool and pick them up afterwards. Staff members will be present in the changing rooms to ensure safety, but students need to dry and change themselves. Free tokens for the hair dryers will be available. We ask that parents teach the necessary changing skills at home.

Students will be chaperoned back to school by our staff to be picked up by parents or to take the bus home. Parents are not to pick up their children at the pool.

Swimmers must have: ● Swimming suit ● Swimming cap ● Towel / Robe ● Flip-Flops

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Small Group Tennis Lessons are designed to accommodate skill growth related Small group Tennis Grades K-2 to playing ability and experience. Students will work in small groups to learn and practice the basic techniques of tennis ● Monday (Grades K–2 Beginner) or, in the case of experienced players, improve and further ● Tuesday (Grades K–2 Beginner) develop their game. Students will receive skill instruction ● Wednesday (Grades K–2 Experienced) and theory, skill practice and practical application in ● Thursday (Grades K–2 Experienced) match play. €420 per year Students will work in groups to learn and practice the basic €560 with late bus techniques of tennis. Max. 16 students per day

Due to the age of the students, the course will be broken down **Certificate of good health is required into two sections. The first 30 to 45 minutes will be theory and warm-up, while the second portion will be skill practice and Small group Tennis Grades 3-5 practical application. Breaks and rest periods will be given depending on the needs of the students. ● Monday (Grades 3–5 Beginner) ● Tuesday (Grades 3–5 Beginner) Lessons will take place on the ASM tennis courts. During unfavorable weather conditions, lessons will be held at ● Wednesday (Grades 3–5 Experienced) the covered Sporting Mirasole courts opposite the school. ● Thursday (Grades 3–5 Experienced) Students will be escorted to and from lessons by instructors on €490 per year these days. €630 with late bus Max. 8 students per day **Certificate of good health is required

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Beginner Level Gymnastics In this course, young children learn to better know their bodies, ● Monday (Grades K–1) how to use them, to coordinate arms and legs, flexibility, balance, €325 per year and learn the basics of light acrobatic movements (somersaults, €465 with late bus cartwheels, etc.). Max. 10 students Depending on the needs of the children, some time may be **Certificate of good health is required dedicated to resting, reading, or light playing. Required: Lessons are in English and open to both boys and girls. ASM P.E. t-shirt, blue leggings, slipper/gymnastics shoes

Artistic Gymnastics This course teaches students of all levels basic floorgymnastics.

Through the floor exercises, gymnasts will learn body control, reinforce muscle strength and develop coordination.

Lessons are in English and open to both boys and girls.

● Wednesday (Grades 2–5) €325 per year €465 with late bus Max. 10 students **Certificate of good health is required Required: ASM P.E. t-shirt, blue leggings, slipper/gymnastics shoes

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Rock Climbing and Bouldering

People have been climbing for… well, forever. Today, the ● Wednesday (Grades 3–6) difference is we can climb and be completely safe. Technology €325 per year has changed this activity into an amazing sport, which €465 with late bus harmonizes strength, agility, balance and problem-solving skills. It is one of the few sports that demands good control and strong Max. 14 students communication between the body, the mind and emotions. **Certificate of good health is required

The aim of this club is focused on having fun with mental and physical challenges while becoming experts in equipment and safety. You will learn all there is to know about knots, carabiners, quick-draws and ATCs.

ASM will provide the basic equipment (harness, rope, carabiners…) but if you plan on buying your own (advised), we will be more than happy to help you choose a harness, shoes or chalk bag that is right for you.

Come and learn how to: ● Climb on top rope using a harness and a rope ● Belay: insure safe ascent and descent ● Boulder: technical climbing up to 3 meters ● Spot: insure the boulderer’s safety at all time

Golf Fall Season: October 18–February 11 ● Wednesday (Grades 3–12) Spring Season: February 14–May 16 €275 per season €345 with late bus Participants in this activity will work in groups of 4 to 5 students based on age and experience. Each group will be with an Italian **Certificate of good health is required federal certified golf coach who will train them at the golf range and on the greens.

The package includes professional instruction, entrance to the golf course, and the use of golf balls and clubs.

The primary language of instruction is Italian, although some English is spoken.

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Karate Kyudokan

Karate Shorin Ryu Kyudokan style, hailing from Okinawa Island, ● Monday (Grades 1–3) is a traditional martial art known all over the world for its long €350 per year history and experience, handed down from age to age. €490 with late bus Karate Kyudokan is based on the ancient Shorin Art, better known Max. 14 students as Shuritè (Shuri’s hand). (Uniforms can be purchased from the instructor) **Certificate of good health is required Experienced instructors will guide students in the development and use of Kyudokan techniques in this active and fun course. Fee includes final exam, certificate, and new belt.

Taekwondo Taekwondo is a Korean martial art. ‘Tae’ means kicking techniques, ‘kwon’ means fist attacks and ‘do’ means discipline. This discipline is practiced in almost 200 countries around the world, and has been recognized as an official Olympic sport since 1992.

The real purpose for practicing this martial art is not so much to develop the skills and techniques of fighting, but more so to learn how to control and to balance energy and spirit. Students will develope self-control through the practical skills taught in this course.

● Thursday (Grades 1–6) €350 per year €490 with late bus Min. 10 students Max. 16 students (Uniforms can be purchased from the instructor– Approximately €50) **Certificate of good health is required

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Junior Sports ● Wednesday (Grades K–5) Junior Sports are led by CR.E.A., a group of professional Italian €280 per year coaches who also work with Inter’s youth soccer club. Through €420 with late bus their instruction they aim to develop fundamental values through sport, such as: self-discipline, risk-taking, sense of team and **Certificate of good health is required community, fair play and passion. These values, in addition to characterizing the good sportsperson, are universal and can be implemented in all areas of daily life. Fall Season: (October 18 – January 17)

CR.E.A. instructors utilize a multidimensional approach ● Volleyball that combines technical and educational aspects of the game. The technical elements include ball control, bumping, Winter Season: (January 24 – March 21) setting, throwing, catching, passing, batting, running, and ● Mini-Basketball shooting. Educational aspects include mobility, listening skills, cooperation, sportsmanship, and wellness. Typical lessons Spring Season: (March 28 – May 16) include: beginning warm-up, technical skill instruction and skill practice, skill application in match situation and cool down with ● Softball/Athletics coach and player feedback sessions.

Sport Kit: Fall Season: (October 18 – January 17) Students should use their ASM P.E. uniform ● Volleyball Children practicing volleyball for the first year will have an introduction to volleyball fundamentals and basic skills. For students who are more confident with volleyball, the activities will be adapted based onthe technical level of the group, with an increase in difficulty during the training.

Winter Season: (January 24 – March 21) ● Mini-Basketball Children practicing basketball for the first year will have an introduction to basketball fundamentals and basic skills. For students who are more confident with basketball, the activities will be adapted based onthe technical level of the group with an increase in difficulty during the training. Spring Season: (March 28 – May 16) ● Softball/Athletics Children practicing softball for the first year will have an introduction to softball fundamentals and basic skills. For students who are more confident with softball, the activities will be adapted based onthe technical level of the group with an increase in difficulty during the training. Children practicing athletics for the first year will have an introduction to athletics fundamentals and basic skills. For students who are more confident with athletics, the activities will be adapted based on the technical level of the group with an increase in difficulty during the training.

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Junior Soccer ● Monday (Grades 3–5) Jr. Soccer is led by CR. E.A., a group of professional Italian €325 per year coaches who also work with Inter’s youth soccer club. Through €465 with late bus their instruction they aim to develop fundamental values through sport, such as: self-discipline, risk-taking, sense of team and **Certificate of good health is required community, fair-play and passion. These values, in addition to characterizing the good sportsperson, are universal and can be implemented in all areas of daily life. Instruction during the sessions will follow the guidelines of F.I.F.A. and U.E.F.A.

Students will use a “Sports Diary” in which the students compile and organize cards delivered during the lessons. The cards have tips and reminders relating to advice on clothing, nutrition and sport related values.

Typical lessons include: beginning warm-up, technical skill instruction and skill practice, skill application in match situation and cool down with coach and player feedback sessions.

Yoga in ASM ● Wednesday (Grades 5–12) Yoga is an ancient science that helps us develop flexibility and €275 per year strength in our bodies and happiness and peace in our mind. €415 with late bus Yoga is a practice and philosophy that teaches us that **Certificate of good health is required happiness is our natural state. When the body and the mind are out of balance, we do not feel this happiness. With the help of yoga poses, breathing exercises and focusing within, we bring back this harmony to our body and mind, and come back to this natural state of happiness.

Teacher: Ms Alboran - Yoga Teacher Training RYS 200 Giovanni Formisano / Yoga for Kids - Cayetana Rodenas

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Bootcamp Fitness Students will participate in small group training sessions to ● Monday (Grades 6-8) work on strength training and conditioning. Students will rotate €275 per year through various activities offered at ASM such as: climbing, €415 with late bus spinning, weight lifting and other indoor and outdoor activities while focusing on safe training techniques. Areas of focus will include strength, speed, agility, flexibility and injury prevention. **Certificate of good health is required

Middle School Sports

This is an opportunity to play in a middle school competitive ● Tuesday & Thursday (Grades 6-8) sports program, coached by ASM coaches, with the opportunity €180 per season or; to compete in games and tournaments in the Northern €480 for all three seasons (if you sign up before the close International Schools Sports Association (NISSA). Students can of registration); sign up for one, two or all three of the seasonal middle school + €100 (per season) for late bus sports, each of which meets twice a week. **Certificate of good health is required MS jersey and shorts are included in price Fall Season: (Sept. 11– Nov. 18) ● Tennis or Athletics Max. tennis enrollment is 16 students (court/facility capacity)

Winter Season: (November 20– March 10) ● Girls and Boys Basketball ● Girls and Boys Cheerleading

Spring Season: (March 19 – May 26) ● Multi-Sport (Volleyball and Soccer)

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Varsity Sports

The American School of Milan is proud to offer High School ● Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (Grades 9–12) students (Grades 9 –12) the opportunity to participate in Varsity €180 per season (Golf varsity fee: €350 per season) and Junior Varsity sports. Locally, ASM competes in the Northern + €140 per season for late bus International Schools Sports Association (NISSA) playing home and away games against other international schools in Northern **Certificate of good health is required . Internationally, ASM is part of the European Sports Conference (ESC) and participates in tournaments in Spain, France, Switzerland, Portugal, Germany and Italy. Varsity Kit Included (contents vary by sport): ● Home and away jerseys + shorts Practices are held after school and in some cases, in the ● Tracksuit or hoody and sweatpants morning before school, 7:30–8:45. Student-athletes should plan on attending at least two practices a week. ASM offers three ● Warm-up or practice shirt seasons of sport: fall, winter and spring. At the end of each season there is a weekend-long tournament held at one of the Fall Season: (September 11 – November 18) ESC member schools. ● Soccer for boys and girls It is expected that the students who join these teams will ● Volleyball for boys and girls have high academic standing and will demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times. Winter Season: (November 21 – March 10) ● Basketball for boys and girls Sign-ups for fall sports will begin on the very first day of school ● Badminton (co-ed) online via the Online Booking Center found in the Parent Portal. Please note that each student who plans to join a Varsity sport Spring Season: (March 19 – May 26) must provide a medical certificate to our school nurse stating ● Tennis (co-ed), Track and Field (co-ed), Golf (co-ed) that they are eligible to participate in vigorous sport activity. and Boys Lacrosse

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Elementary Musical

The ASM Junior Theater Company has brought to the stage ● Tuesday (Grades 4–5) productions such as Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Aladdin, The Music €275 per year Man, and many others. This activity runs from October to the €415 with late bus middle of May. Max. 30 The ASM Elementary Theater activity will be welcoming all actors, singers, dancers, and anyone who enjoys being part of a musical theater group that meets once a week throughout the year to bring to the school community a full Broadway- style musical production. Interested students from 4th and 5th grade participate in weekly workshops where teachers guide the students in learning the musical score, choreographed dances, and acting techniques as they rehearse for two evening performances in May.

Elementary Junior Musical Students in 2nd and 3rd grade are invited to express themselves ● Monday (Grades 2–3) through music, dance and acting in the Jr. Musical. This theater €250 per year workshop meets once a week to explore working together and €390 with late bus sharing ideas as well as basic performing skills. Students help the directors develop the scenes, create choreography and Max. 30 students have a great time starring in the Jr. Musical.

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Glee Club

Calling all singers, dancers, and actors! If you like being on ● Thursday (Grades 3–6) stage, we welcome you to participate in the ASM Glee Club. €275 per year Students will learn music and choreography to some of €415 with late bus Broadway’s favorite hits, as well as other current pop songs.

The main objective of this course is to improve not only each child’s music and performance skills, but their confidence as well. Students will be focusing on singing independently, blending their voices, and harmonizing, all while performing choreography!

This is a fast-paced club; directors will be introducing new music and dances every few weeks, with the objective to perform for an audience during school events. All students in grades 3-6 are welcome to participate.

Max. 30 students

Young Chefs

Young Chefs will learn about cooking in a safe environment ● Tuesday and Wednesday (Grades K–2) that encourages discovery and creativity. This program is the €380 per year perfect recipe for showing children that cooking is a lifelong skill €520 with late bus that can be artistic, creative and sometimes quite surprising. Our kid-friendly kitchen provides a setting so that the students Price includes a €75 material/supply fee can use what they learn in their own homes.

This entry level cooking class has been designed with creativity and discovery for the learner in mind. Students will be introduced to the kitchen, learn about kitchen etiquette and kitchen safety. Recipes and activities are developed for entry level cooking enthusiasts.

Max. 10 students

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Art Studio

This class is for anyone with an interest in art, regardless of skill ● Monday and Thursday (Grades K–2) level. We will focus on drawing, painting and making simple arts €275 per year and crafts. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with €415 with late bus different media including: watercolor, paint, crayons, different sizes of paintbrushes, construction paper and glitter. It is a fun Price includes €50 art material/supply fee class where students are free to run with their imagination.

Max. 12 students

Art Club

The focus of this club is for children to have fun while they are ● Tuesday (Grades 3–6) engaging in creative activities. Children will be encouraged to €275 per year explore different media and art processes through a journey €415 with late bus that will take them from the art room to the kitchen.

Price includes €50 art material/supply fee

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Stop-Motion Animation

Stop-motion animation is the process of taking multiple pictures ● Tuesday (Grades 2–3) of a still object and then compiling them into a movie sequence €275 per year to see still objects come to life. In this exciting course students €415 with late bus will have the opportunity to push their creativity to the limits by learning how to animate using lego, modeling clay, paper or toys. Students will be able to recreate their favorite scenes from movies like Minions, Frozen and Star Wars.

Not only does this teach the fundamentals of a design process (storyboarding, building characters and backdrops) but also the skills required to create, save and digitally share stop-motion animated movies. Film screening at the end of the course will demonstrate each student's wonderful creations.

All students in grades 2-3 are welcome to participate. No experience necessary.

Harry Potter Club

Harry Potter Club is an after-school activity designed for anyone ● Monday (Grades 5–8) who enjoys one of the most popular children’s series of all time. €275 per year €415 with late bus We’ll spend our time on all things Harry Potter: making our own magic wands, Marauder’s Maps, playing Quidditch, and cooking Hogwarts specialties such as Rock Cakes and Pumpkin Juice!

We’ll also discuss some of the themes present throughout the series, including friendship, making choices, bullying, and bravery.

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Upper School Musical Any Upper School student may participate in the annual Upper ● Tuesday & Thursday (Grades 6–12) School Musical. Past performances include “Grease,” “Legally October 2017 – March 2018 Blonde, “Young Frankenstein,” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Students can be involved on stage, in the orchestra, or be a (students may be expected to purchase parts of their part of the backstage crew. Auditions are in October and costumes or may incur other incidental charges depending rehearsals occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. The on the show) performance happens at the end of March. Late bus fee required (€140)

A critical part of the rehearsal process occurs on some Saturdays. All rehearsal dates are announced in October so that participants can mark their calendars and plan accordingly. Announcement of the show and audition information are released in September. Registration is also in September.

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Violin

ABRSM MUSIC TEST level 1 to 2 ● Monday (Grades 4–5) €420 per year The violin after school program is focused on preparing 4th and €560 with late bus 5th grade students for the prestigious ABRSM test level 1 and Max. 8 students per day per session 2. The course deeply enhances musical and instrumental skills. The lessons are practical (hands-on) and aural (theory of music).

Students achieve consistent instrumental learning and advanced skills in order to successfully take the ABRSM test in June to gain important credits in their school career and professional life.

For those who are interested in piano, cello, percussion and wind instruments please contact Mary Radic to discuss the possibility of scheduling individual lessons.

Violin Professor Mary Radic (ARCM London) Contact email: [email protected]

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Busy Bees Storytime Literacy building activities will be the main focus of Busy Bees ● Thursday (EC–K) Storytime. €325 per year

Students will listen to popular children’s literature, participate Max. 10 students in activities and produce crafts designed to strengthen their interest in books, reading and learning.

Story time and work sessions will run approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Each story time will be followed by a fun project to reinforce themes from the story.

Daily schedule may look like: Playtime outside/inside from 3:45 - 4:00 Story and discussion 4:00 - 4:20 Group activity and free choice 4:20 - 5:00 Story and/or outdoor play 5:00 - 5:20

Sessions run from 3:45 - 5:15. Pick-up from 5:00 pm. It is compulsory for EC participants of this course to be picked-up by parents or guardians.

Coding and Circuitry Fun! Computer Science is right at our fingertips and banging on our doors! Each week we will have a great time while we learn the fundamentals of coding and circuitry. Through technology challenges the students will program and play their own computer games, create interactive stories, work with squishy circuits, Makey-Makey or Little Bits electronics. While doing all of this, students will build their ability to identify and solve problems, think logically and creatively and collaborate with each other.

We will also participate in the Hour of Code. No previous coding or electronics experience is necessary. Come join the fun and program the computers to work for you!

● Thursday (Grades 3–5) €250 per year €390 with late bus Max. 15 students per session

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Model United Nations

The ASM award-winning Model United Nations club offers ● Wednesday (Grades 9-12) students an opportunity to understand global issues, develop €60 per year high-level public speaking and practice real leadership skills. €200 with late bus Students learn about different countries, travel the world and make new social networks, but the program does require some commitment.

The club meets Wednesday afternoons. Students dress in formal business attire for the entire day, fitting the dress code of the United Nations. There are at least four potential travel opportunities for conferences in the 2017-2018 school year, including: Berlin, Paris, Milan, Doha and possibly another conference.

Students generally attend one (or more) of these conferences, in addition to planning a yearly conference hosted locally at ASM. Our students are among the most successful in the world, helping to lead some foreign conferences and being awarded at others. These trips, which are not mandatory, can cost 100- 1000 Euros, and include travel and tuition. Involvement in MUN is very attractive to universities, as it shows leadership, problem solving, academic curiosity, and language skills. To maintain a strong program, attendance and participation at weekly meetings is mandatory.

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Chess

Taught by International Chess Master Matteo Zoldan. These ● Thursday (Grades 2-10) sessions will be interactive and fun, allowing students who have €325 per year no knowledge of the game (this is a beginner’s course) but €465 with late bus the desire to discover and learn how to play one of the oldest games in the world.

Chess, sport par excellence of the mind, is a game, a science, an art and a universal language that can unite the world and different generations, but there is scope for much, much more… chess is a sport in which young players can express their passions within a frame of well-defined rules and limits. Each class will have a theoretical moment where students will learn the game and then a moment to play with friends.

At the end of the course there will be a tournament with medals for the first classified (gold, silver, bronze) and also for all other participants.

Students will be part of the ASM team, which will play in the Milan Students’ Chess Champs finals!

SAT Math & English Prep

Prepare for the Math and English SAT exams. ● Dates TBA (Grades 9-12)

Late bus fee required: €140 Additional Information will be made available from the High School College Counselors in early Spring. (Registration will occur later in the year)

Look for notifications later in the year.

Italian Math Prep for Terza Media Exam

Students focus on algebra and geometry skills not covered in ● Wednesday (Grades 8) the American curriculum, which are necessary for the Terza ● Thursday (Grades 7) media exam. Mock exams are held to prepare for the written Late bus fee required: €140 exam in June.

Contact Daniela Somaruga at [email protected] for more information.

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Small Group Tutoring (only for students with diagnosed learning needs)

● Monday (Middle School: Grades 6-8) (Grades 3-8) ● Tuesday (Elementary School: Grades 3-5) ASM offers after school small group tutoring for students who (Middle School: Grades 6-8) have diagnosed learning needs two times per week. ● Wednesday (Middle School: Grades 6-8) ● Thursday (Elementary School: Grades 3-5) Groups of 5-6 students are formed on the basis of need and grade level and are designed so students can work on homework (Middle School: Grades 6-8) with a specialized teacher. *These activities are provided at no additional cost for school year 2017-18

Late bus fee required: €140

English Language Learner Club (only for students enrolled in ELL)

(Grades 3-5) ● Wednesday (Grades 3-5)

The English Learner Club is a beginning English enrichment Late bus fee required: €140 to support language acquisition development. The English club will focus on age appropriate basic English skills through games and activities, which reinforce overall language learning and development.

Writing Center ● Tuesday (Grades 9-12) (Grades 9-12) Walk-in (no appointment needed)

The Writing Center is offered for any student in grades 9-12 that ● Thursday (Grades 9-12) needs help with his or her writing. Students may bring writing By appointment only: [email protected] assignments that need revision and/or practice essay-writing skills. Language help can be given for any writing assignment. Late bus fee required: €140

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CENTER - MILAN EAST - BUS 1 OPERA - BASIGLIO - MILANO 3 - BUS 3 17.40 Milano - Via Ripamonti / Via Chopin 17.35 Opera - Viale Berlinguer (Crocione) 17.40 Milano - Via Ripamonti / Val di Sole 17.35 Opera - Via Diaz (ATM Golf Hotel) 17.45 Milano - Via Ripamonti 159 / Via Quaranta 17.40 Milano 3 - Via Longobardi / Idra 17.45 Milano - Via Ripamonti / Via Isonzo 17.45 Milano 3 - Via Longobardi / Giotto 17.45 Milano - Via Ripamonti 23 17.45 Milano 3 - Via Longobardi / Solco 17.50 Milano - Via Ripamonti 7 / Via Sabotino 17.50 Basiglio - Cascina Vione 17.55 Milano - Corso di Porta Vigentina 46 (Hotel Crivis) 17:50 Basiglio - Via Don Coira (Bus stop - Cimitero) 17.55 Milano - Largo Crocetta (MM3 Crocetta) 18.00 Milano 3 - Via Romano Visconti (primo ponte) 17.55 Milano - Corso di 49 18.00 Milano 3 - Via Romano Visconti (secondo ponte) 18.00 Milano - Via Francesco Sforza / Laghetto 18.05 Milano 3 - Via Vivaldi 51 (Bus stop) 18.00 Milano - Via F. Sforza / Cso Pta Vittoria (Sormani) 18.05 Milano 3 - Via Vivaldi 30 18.00 Milano - Via Francesco Sforza 5 (ATM 94) 18.05 Milano 3 - Via Vivaldi 19 18.00 Milano - Via Visconti di Modrone / Via Mascagni 18.10 Milano 3 - Via Vivaldi 3 18.05 Milano - Via San Damiano 6 18.15 Tolcinasco - Castello (ingresso laterale) 18.05 Milano - Via Senato / Via S. Andrea 18.05 Milano - Via Senato 36 18.10 Milano - Corso Venezia 44 (MM1 Palestro) 18.10 Milano - Corso Buenos Aires 2 18.10 Milano - Corso Buenos Aires 10 (MM1 ) 18.15 Milano - Piazzale Bacone 10 18.30 Milano - Largo de Benedetti / Via Sassetti

POASCO - SAN GIULIANO - SAN DONATO - CENTER - MILAN WEST - BUS 2 PESCHIERA - MILANO 2 - BUS 4 17.40 Milano - Via Bazzi / Viale Toscana 17.45 San Giuliano - Via Giotto / Via Civesio 17.50 Milano - Via Vettabbia 5 17.45 San Donato - Via Emilia / Via Parigi (ATM) 17.50 Milano - Via Molino delle Armi 27 17.45 San Donato - Via Emilia / Via Strasburgo (ATM) 17.55 Milano - Corso Genova 4 17.50 San Donato - Via Martiri di Cefalonia / Via Europa bis 18.00 Milano - Via Olona 21 17.50 San Donato - Via Europa 7 18.00 Milano - Via Carducci 37 (MM2 S.Ambrogio) 18:00 San Donato - Via De Gasperi / Via Agadir 18:00 Milano - Via Carducci 13 (MM1/MM2 ) 18:00 San Donato - Via De Gasperi / Spilamberto 18.05 Milano - Via Vincenzo Monti 12 18:00 San Donato - Via De Gasperi / Angelo Moro 18.05 Milano - P.za Conciliazione (MM1 Conciliazione) 18:00 San Donato - Via Triulziana 36 18.10 Milano - Via Burchiello (MM1 ) 18:05 San Donato - Via Kennedy 16 18.10 Milano - Piazza (MM1 Buonarroti) 18.05 San Donato - Via Kennedy / Via Rodari 18.10 Milano - Via Monte Rosa 12 18:05 San Donato - Via Rodari / Moro 18.15 Milano - Piazza (MM1 Amendola Fiera) 18.15 Peschiera - Via 1 Maggio 3 18.15 Milano - Via Monte Rosa / Via Tempesta (MM1 ) 18.20 Peschiera - Via Matteotti 55 18.20 Milano - Via Stratico / Via Palatino 18.20 Peschiera - Via Quasimodo 2 18.20 Milano - Via Palatino / Via Ottoboni 18.30 Milano - Via del Futurismo (Primo pedonale) 18.25 Milano - Via Achille / Via Tesio 18.40 Milano 2 - Strada di Spina (Primo Bus Stop) 18.45 Arese - Same as 3:45 Bus Stops 18:40 Milano 2 - Strada di Spina (Primo Ponte) 18:40 Milano 2 - Strada di Spina (Secondo Ponte) 18:40 Milano 2 - Strada di Spina (Terzo Ponte) 18:40 Milano 2 - Strada di Spina (NH Hotel) 18:40 Milano 2 - Strada di Spina (ufficio postale)

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