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.
Spring 2024 Programs
| SPRING ENRICHMENT SESSION APR. 8 – JUN. 7* | BEFORE SCHOOL 8:15 – 9:15 AM | AFTER SCHOOL 4:00 – 5:00 PM* |
| Mondays | Group Music Fun! (K-5) | Mudskippers Pottery (K-5) Mad Science: NASA (K-5) |
| Tuesdays | Magnus Chess Academy (K-5) | MSA Basketball (K-5) Hip Hop Dance Class (K-4) |
| Wednesdays | Chinese Enrichment (K-5) | Introductory Spanish (K-2) Beginner Spanish (3-5) Disney Musical Theater (K-4) |
| Thursdays | Young Chefs (K-5) Art: Creative Adventures (K-5) MSA Tennis (K-5) | |
| Fridays | DEILAB: Lego Innovation Robotics (1-5) MSA Soccer (K-5) |
| DAY AND TIME | PROGRAM NAME AND REGISTRATION LINK | SESSION DATES^ | SESSION COST |
| Mondays 8:15-9:15 | Group Music Fun! (K-5) | 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3 (7 weeks) | $156 + $25 shipping for optional free musical instrument rental |
| Mondays 4:00-5:00 | Mudskippers Pottery (K-5) | 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3 (7 weeks) | $203 |
| Mondays 4:00-5:00 | Mad Science: NASA (K-5) | 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3 (7 weeks) | $178 |
| Tuesdays 8:15-9:15 | Magnus Chess Academy (K-5) | 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/21, 5/26, 6/4 (8 weeks) | $162 |
| Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 | MSA Basketball (K-5) | 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/21, 5/28 (7 weeks) | $155 |
| Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 | Hip Hop Dance Class (K-4) | 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4 (8 weeks) | $279 |
| Wednesdays 8:15-9:15 | Chinese Enrichment (K-5) | 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 (11 weeks) | $363 (one-time/year $30 registration fee) |
| Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 | Introductory Spanish (K-2) | 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5 (8 weeks) | $170 |
| Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 | Beginner Spanish (3-5) | 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5 (8 weeks) | $170 |
| Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 | Disney Musical Theater (K-4) | 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5 (8 weeks) | $279 |
| Thursdays 4:00-5:00 | MSA Tennis (K-5) | 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 (8 weeks) | $200 |
| Thursdays 4:00-5:00 | Young Chefs (K-5) | 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 (7 weeks) | $260 ($245 Early Bird) |
| Thursdays 4:00-5:30 | Art: Creative Adventures (K-5) | 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 (6 weeks) | $190 |
| Fridays 4:00-5:00 | DEILAB: Lego Innovation Robotics (1-5) | 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 (7 weeks) | $260 ($245 Early Bird) |
| Fridays 4:00-5:00 | MSA Soccer (K-5) | 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 (8 weeks) | $175 |
Before and After Care
On-Site:
Bar-T
240-205-9202 (main number)
301-820-8409 (Potomac number)
https://registration.bar-t.com
potomac@bar-t.com
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.
Scouting Programs
Girl Scouts:
Service Unit 33 Potomac Area
301-978-3865
www.gscnc.org
Scouts (now open to both genders):
Kimberly King, PES Parent
kimberlynugent@hotmail.com
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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