Winter 2023 Programs at a Glance
| Winter Enrichment Session Jan. 9 – Mar. 30* | Before School 8:15 – 9:15 am | After School 4:00 – 5:00 pm* |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | Hip Hop Dance Class (K-4) Mad Science (K-5) MSA Basketball (K-5) | |
| Tuesdays | Magnus Chess Academy (K-5) | Guitar (2-5) MSA Soccer (K-5) **NEW** LEGO Spike Robotics (3-5) |
| Wednesdays | **NEW DAY** LEGO Club: Amusement Parks (K-5) | Young Chefs (K-5) Chinese Enrichment (K-5) Beginner Spanish (2-5) **NEW** Intro to Spanish (K-1) |
| Thursdays | Beginner French (2-5) Beginner Spanish (2-5) | Creative Drama (K-2) **NEW** Discovering Famous Artist (K-5) |
| Fridays | **NEW** Lacrosse Clinic (K-5) |
Drop off and Pick Up Procedures
- All entrance doors will need to remain locked for safety reasons.
- 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: All after school programs will be dismissed at the side entrance near the gym or at the gym door. Most after school programs end at 5:00 pm. Please check with your program company for exact time of dismissal. Most programs have policies about late pick up procedures and fees so be sure to check with the vendor for more details.
Winter 2023 Enrichment Program Details
| Day and Time | Program name and Registration Link | session dates^ | session cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays 4:00-5:00 | Hip Hop Dance Class (K-4) | 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 (10 weeks) | $250 |
| Mondays 4:00-5:00 | Mad Science (K-5) | 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 (9 weeks) | $216 |
| Mondays 4:00-5:00 | MSA Basketball (K-5) | 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 (10 weeks) | $210 |
| Tuesdays 8:15-9:15 | Magnus Chess Academy (K-5) | 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 (12 weeks) | $216 |
| Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 | Guitar (2-5) | 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 (11 weeks) | $295 |
| Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 | MSA Soccer (K-5) | 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 (12 weeks) | $230 |
| Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 | ***NEW*** LEGO Spike Robotics (3-5) | 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 (12 weeks) | $300 |
| Wednesdays 8:15-9:15 | **NEW DAY** LEGO Club: Amusement Parks (K-5) | 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 (12 weeks) | $187.50 |
| Wednesdays 4:00-500 | Young Chefs (K-5) | 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22 (10 weeks) | $310 |
| Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 | Chinese Enrichment (K-5)** | 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15*, 3/22 (11 weeks) | $363 |
| Wednesdays 4:00-500 | Beginner Spanish (2-5)** | 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29 (11 weeks) | $239 |
| Wednesdays 4:00-500 | ***NEW*** Intro to Spanish (K-1) | 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29 (11 weeks) | $239 |
| Thursdays 8:15-9:15 | Beginner French (2-5)** | 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (12 weeks) | $239 |
| Thursdays 8:15-9:15 | Beginner Spanish (2-5)** | 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (12 weeks) | $239 |
| Thursdays 4:00-5:00 | Creative Drama (K-2) | 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 (11 weeks) | $295 |
| Thursdays 4:00-5:00 | ***NEW*** Discovering Famous Artists (K-5) | 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 (11 weeks) | $310 |
| Fridays 4:00-5:00 | ***NEW*** Bethesda Lacrosse Clinic (K-5) | 1/13, 1/20, 2/10. 2/17, 2/24 (5 weeks) | $175 |
**Please see registration website for additional program opportunities.
Before & After Care
On-Site:
Bar-T (Now registering for Fall 2022)
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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