More than 30 years ago, Windrush was started by a group of working parents seeking an excellent full-day program. On-site care begins at 7 a.m. until classes begin, and from dismissal to 6 p.m. Care is also offered on many school holidays. The atmosphere is one of a neighborhood recreation center, with kids joyfully engaged in a wide variety of activities ranging from woodworking and cooking to cooperative games and soccer. A nutritious (trans-fat free, often organic) snack is served daily, and support with homework is available. Particular attention is given to welcoming new Kindergartners and providing additional responsibilities and opportunities for 5th graders. All elementary students receive superb care from experienced teachers, many of whom also serve in the school day program. Windrush School safety protocols as well as the Bill of Rights and Conflict Resolution process are an integral part of Afterschool, and the Director of the program attends elementary faculty meetings on a regular basis. With a program this stimulating, “Already?” is not an uncommon response to a parent’s late afternoon arrival for pick-up!
Daily schedule
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2:00-2:30 Staff arrive, prepare snack, set up for projects & activities.
2:30 K-3 dismissal. The kids sign in with Director before entering room. Supervised free play inside and outside.
3:00 4th-5th grade dismissal (3rd-5th in January). Snack is served outside of program room. Homework club continues in library.
By 3:30 Circle inside. Teachers announce activities & projects being offered that day. Homework Club begins in library.
End of Circle to 5:00: Teacher-led activities and free play in supervised areas.
5:00 Activities end. Homework Club ends. Group clean up, weekly jobs; small snack served. Quiet games or free play outside.
5:30 Two staff members leave.
6:00 Program ends. Late fee for parents arriving after 6 p.m. is $1/minute.
STAFFING: 4 teachers (including Director)
A 5th teacher leads the Homework Club for 1.5 hrs. / day, M-Th.
ATTENDANCE: 45-60 kids/day.
Specialist classes
The Fall Afterschool Specialist Classes will start on Monday, September 21, 2009. These classes are separate from the Windrush Afterschool Program, and are taught by individuals who contract with Windrush but may not be employees of the school. Sign-ups are on a first come, first served basis, and classes are limited in size.
Class schedule and information
Click on the classes below to download the registration form:
MONDAY
Grades: 1-4, rate: $60, time 3:10-4:00, teacher: Jeannie Mckenzie, location: Music room.
Grades: 5-8 (advanced), rate: $150, time 3:30-5:00, teachers: Art Rogers and Maer Ben Yisrael, location: Computer lab.
Grades: 6-8, rate:$100, time 3:10-4:00, teacher: Lisa Hensley, location: Multipurpose room.
Grade: 1, rate: $150, time: 3:10-4:00 teacher: Joanne Rubio, location: Hobbits' room
Grades: k-4, rate: $150, time grades K-2 2:40-3:30, grades 3-4 3:10-4:00 teacher: Marisa Palomares, location: field
Grades: K-5, rate: $195, time 3:10-4:00 or 4:10 to 5:00, teacher: Cintra Harbach, location: Art room.
TUESDAY
Grades: K-5, rate: $176 (separate fee of $38 for a fencing mask that your child will keep), time 3:10-4:00, teacher: Karen Ladenheim, location: Multipurpose room.
Grades: 1-6, rate: $400, time: 3:10-4:00 or 4:10-5:00, teacher: Joanne Rubio, location: Hobbits' room
WEDNESDAY
Basic Cooking for Boys and Girls
Grades: K-5, rate: $170, time: grades K-2 2:10-3:00, grades 3-5 3:10-4:00, teacher: Pamela Kamesar, location: main kitchen.
Grades: K-6, rate: $195, times: grades K-2 2:10-3:00, grades 2-5 3:10-4:00, teacher: Cintra Harbach, location: Candelas' Classroom.
Grades: K-8, rate: $240, times: grades K-1 2:10-3:10, grades 2-4 3:10-4:10, teacher: Linna Fang, location: Room next to Pegasus' Classroom. (This class will meet 16 times for this session)
THURSDAY
Grades: 5-8, rate: $150, time 3:30-5:00, teachers: Art Rogers and Maer Ben Yisrael, location: Computer lab.
Grades: 1-6, rate: $400, time: 3:10-4:00 or 4:10-5:00, teacher: Joanne Rubio, location: Hobbits' room
FRIDAY
Grades: 2-5, rate: $115, time 3:10-4:00, teacher: Maimone Attia, location: Kindergarten deck.
Grades: K-1, rate:$115, time 4:10-5:00, teacher: Maimone Attia, location: Kindergarten deck.
Grades: K-6, rate: $205, time grades K-2 3:10-4:00, grades 2-6 4:10-5:00, teacher: Cintra Harbach, location: Library.
