Drop off and Pick Up Procedures
- All entrance doors will need to remain locked for safety reasons.
- Never leave your car unattended in the parent pick up and drop off lane.
- Before School Programs: Please arrive between 8:05-8:10 am for the 8:15 am program time. Students will be admitted by their program instructor from the side entrance at the front of the carpool lane by Ms. Borra’s office. Do not leave your child unattended outside of the school. If you arrive after 8:15 am, you will need to check in at the main office at the front of the school and escort your child to their program location. Please ensure that your child has connected with their program instructor before leaving the school campus.
- Change of Dismissal Form: Please fill out a change of dismissal form for your child’s afterschool activities. The change of dismissal form can be found on the PES homepage. It should be completed each day your child has an afterschool activity.
- After School Programs: Please utilize the pick-up lane indicated in gray below for regular after-school programs pick-up. If you plan on walking into the school to pick up your child, please do not block the pick-up lane. Instead, park in the designated parking area. Programs which require a signature for pick-up will utilize the bus lane indicated in blue below.
Fall 2023 Programs
| Fall Enrichment Session oct. 2-dec. 22* | Before School 8:15 – 9:15 am | After School 4:00 – 5:00 pm* |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | LEGO Club: Exploring Space (K-5) | Mudskippers Pottery (K-5) |
| Tuesdays | Magnus Chess Academy (K-5) | MSA Basketball (K-5) |
| Wednesdays | Chinese Enrichment and Homework Help (K-5) | Introductory Spanish (K-1) Beginner Spanish (2-5) Mad Science (K-5) |
| Thursdays | Beginner French (2-5) Intermediate French (3-5) | Hip Hop Dance Class (K-4) MSA Tennis (K-5) Young Chefs (1-5) |
| Fridays | Curious Minds: LEGO Robotics (1-5) MSA Soccer (K-5) |
| Day and Time | Program name and Registration Link | session dates^ | session cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays 8:15-9:15 | LEGO Club: Exploring Space (K-5) | 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (11 weeks) | $172 |
| Mondays 4:00-5:00 | Mudskippers Pottery (K-5) | 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/27 (8 weeks) | $180 |
| Tuesdays 8:15-9:15 | Magnus Chess Academy (K-5) | 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (11 weeks) | $223 |
| Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 | MSA Basketball (K-5) | 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (10 weeks) | $225 |
4:00-5:30 | Check back for Winter session! | ||
| Wednesdays 8:15-9:15 | Chinese Enrichment and Homework Help (K-5) | 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 (10 weeks) | $363 |
| Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 | Introductory Spanish (K-1) | 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 (10 weeks) | $261 |
| Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 | Beginner Spanish (2-5) | 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 (8 weeks) | $235 |
| Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 | Mad Science (K-5) | 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 (10 weeks) | $281 |
| Thursdays 8:15-9:15 | Beginner French (2-5) | 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 (11 weeks) | $235 |
| Thursdays 8:15-9:15 | Intermediate French (3-5) | 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 (11 weeks) | $261 |
| Thursdays 4:00-5:00 | Hip Hop Dance Class (K-4) | 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 (10 weeks) | $310 |
| Thursdays 4:00-5:00 | MSA Tennis (K-5) | 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 (8 weeks) | $225 |
| Thursdays 4:00-5:00 | Young Chefs (1-5) | 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 (11 weeks) | $375 (early bird $360) |
| Fridays 4:00-5:00 | Curious Minds: LEGO Robotics (1-5) | 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 (10 weeks) | $350 (early bird $335) |
4:00-5:00 | Check back for Winter session! | ||
| Fridays 4:00-5:00 | MSA Soccer (K-5) | 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 (10 weeks) | $225 |
Before & After Care
On-Site:
Bar-T (Now registering for Fall 2023)
240-205-9202 (main number)
301-820-8409 (Potomac number)
https://registration.bar-t.com
The Kids Club Program:
BAR-T Kids Club provides on-site before care beginning at 7:00 am and after care until 6:30 pm every day. In addition to homework time, children are able to choose from different clubs each month, including sports, STEM activities, cooking, and creative arts. Programming is available for MCPS early release days, Winter/Spring breaks, and in-service days. Drop-in care is also available for registered students.
More information is available at https://www.bar-t.com/school-programs/kids-club-curriculum/.
Off-Site:
East West Tae Kwon Do, 301-869-7072, eastwesttkd@verizon.net
East West Tae Kwon Do offers an afterschool shuttle service from PES to their Potomac Village location. The program runs until 6:30 pm every day after school and includes homework period, snack, playtime, and Tae Kwon Do lessons.
Georgetown Hill Early School, 301-284-8144, potomacvillage@georgetownhill.com
Georgetown Hill before and after school program beginning at 7:00 am and after care until 6:00 pm. Their Potomac Village location allows for daily MCPS bus transportation to and from PES. They offer programs on most MCPS early release days, Winter/Spring breaks, and in-service days as well. Drop-in is available for registered students.
Girl Scouts:
Service Unit 33 Potomac Area
301-978-3865
Boy (Cub) Scouts:
Kimberly King, PES Parent
Important Note: The PES PTA is committed to providing parents with information on opportunities available for children. Unless otherwise specified, the programs outlined on this page are not endorsed by the school, PTA, or MCPS. Parents must contact vendors directly with questions and for registration information. We encourage parents to research any and all programs before signing up their children. We also welcome feedback and suggestions from parents as we curate this list.
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