1. PHELPS LUCK ELEMENTARY BRIDGES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PARENT INFORMATION

2. To accelerate student achievement in grades 2-5 in math. To provide academically enriching activities that extend student learning through creative methods. Teach students to set goals related to academic growth and monitor their progress toward that goal. Provide students with enrichment activities that foster perseverance. Purpose of Bridges

3. D ATES OF P ROGRAM Monday, October 1 st – Wednesday, March 27 th

4. Daily Schedule 3:30Students Transition to Classrooms 3:35-4:15 Academic Instruction/Enrichment 5:00-5:30Homework Assistance/Completion 5:30Dismissal

5. Enrichment Activities 2 nd Grade Karate/Character Education NASA’s Best Lego Robotics 3 rd Grade Karate/Character Education NASA’s Best Lego Robotics 4 th Grade Karate/Character Education Marathon Kids Lego Robotics 5 th Grade Karate/Character Education Marathon Kids Lego Robotics

6. Bus Transportation Available for any after school program student. We will have the route next week. We will communicate it to you via letter home. **Bridges stop may be different then regular stop** Please be patient the first couple of days as the driver gets used to the route We will have a PLES staff member riding the bus on the first day.

7. POINTS TO KNOW… Attendance will be taken every day. It is important for your child to attend EACH day. If you child cannot stay afterschool one day, please send in a note that morning. Snack will be served each day. If you have not filled out the registration form, please do so before leaving tonight. The school nurse will be at school with us from 3:30-5:30. Accommodations in effect for your students during the school day will be shared with your students after school hours teacher.

8. C ONTACT I NFO Coordinators: 410-313-6886 Gretchen Gray and Sarah Stout gretchen_gray@hcpss.org sarah_stout@hcpss.org

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