ESS Panda Clubs Fall 2024
Classes begin the week of Sept 16th
What are Panda Clubs?
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The Fall session of Panda Clubs includes 9 different 1-hour after school (4-5pm) enrichment programs run by community organizations at ESS. There are several choices for each age group. Each student may sign up for one club.
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Club start dates are below (first day is Jan 8th).
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Registration is now only one step–directly with the club provider. To sign up your child, please go to the link that corresponds with the club you want to sign up for. If you want a scholarship, please email pandaclubs@esspta.org, or text 540.250.5294, and we will send you a coupon code for registration.
Please consider making a donation to the Panda Club Scholarship Fund. We are proud that in the past we have been able to provide a scholarship to every family who requested one. We hope to continue this tradition for each session of Panda Clubs this year and in the future. Donations can be made online or with a check or money order made payable to ESS PTA. Any amount is appreciated and will help support student scholarships. https://www.esspta.org/support-us
FALL 2024 CLUBS
GRADE K-2
Monday
Art Exploration (Create Arts, $138). Starts 9/16. A hands-on, immersive, all encompassing artistic experience. Each week, students will be introduced to new materials and methods to create beautiful 2D and 3D works of art. The materials include pastels, textile, collage, and watercolor. All levels of students will create their own realistic and abstract masterpieces as they journey through the history of art.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/472ALEk
Tuesday
Lego Robotics (Code Advantage, $189). Starts 9/17. Step by step, kids build a variety of cool Lego robots based around a motor and controller. Then, kids will use a block based programming language to make their creation come to life! It’s educational, cool, and FUN!
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/PandaClubRoboticsK-2
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Karate (Kaizen, $152). Starts 9/17. *Grades 2-5 This club is an introduction to the sport. Learn the art of karate while gaining safety and defensive skills in a respectful environment. Basic karate principles of focus, patience, and self- discipline are the focus. First time students will start the belt program, and returning students can work toward new belts.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/PandaClubKarate
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Wednesday
Beginner Spanish (Big Learning, $105). Starts 10/2. Let’s speak Spanish! Children will build practical Spanish language skills in a fun, informal, language immersion setting. Join us for songs, games, and hands-on activities as we begin to learn and practice speaking Spanish with friends. This class is appropriate for beginning students grades K-2.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3ZlT99F
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Thursday
Science - Optrix (Big Learning, $105, starts 10/10). Discover the world of vision, color, and light! ​Make a model of the eye to demonstrate the effect of light on pupils. Use prisms to explore colors and wavelengths. Compare light colors to pigments and explore symmetry and reflection with mirrors and crystals. Test the refractive powers of water and gelatin; make your own fiber optic toy and a projector; explore convex and concave mirrors and magnification; and make spinners.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/4dYXJ1v
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Friday
Soccer, 1-Up-Handles ($80) Starts 9/20, Grades K-5
Panda Club Soccer will be an upbeat, fun class that teaches beginner to intermediate fundamentals such as: proper Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, Defensive Strategy and Field Spacing. Participants will be separated by grade & play mini games each class to enhance learning.
GRADE 3-5
Monday
Art Exploration (Create Arts, $138). Starts 9/16. A hands-on, immersive, all encompassing artistic experience. Each week, students will be introduced to new materials and methods to create beautiful 2D and 3D works of art. The materials include pastels, textile, collage, and watercolor. All levels of students will create their own realistic and abstract masterpieces as they journey through the history of art.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/4dEoFnu
Tuesday
Karate (Kaizen, $152). Starts 9/17. This club is an introduction to the sport. Learn the art of karate while gaining safety and defensive skills in a respectful environment. Basic karate principles of focus, patience, and self- discipline are the focus. First time students will start the belt program, and returning students can work toward new belts.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/PandaClubKarate
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Wednesday
Dreamer Academy (Dare to Dream, $150). Starts 9/18. Dare to Dream equips students with the tools they need to start their entrepreneurial journey, develop critical life skills, and positively impact their communities. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience, personal growth, and community involvement, preparing students to realize their dreams.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3zdiE1V​
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Thursday
Lego Robotics (CodeAdvantage, $189), starts 9/19
Learn valuable concepts in engineering and physics and boost your creativity working on new robotic projects. From an airplane and airplane launchers to a model which simulates orbit around a planet, rocket-avoiding asteroids and more!
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/4g83ifX
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Friday
Soccer, 1-Up-Handles ($80) Starts 9/20, Grades K-5
Panda Club Soccer will be an upbeat, fun class that teaches beginner to intermediate fundamentals such as: proper Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, Defensive Strategy and Field Spacing. Participants will be separated by grade & play mini games each class to enhance learning.
PANDA CLUBS RULES
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Student Cancellations/Refunds: All refunds will be made via the vendor. There will be no refunds offered after the first week of programs.
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Frequent (two times) late pick-ups will result in dismissal from the program without a refund. Vendors may charge a fee for late pickup.
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Student Behavior: In order to keep our club fun and safe for everyone, all students are expected to follow ESS school rules while attending PANDA CLUB after school enrichment classes. Parents will be contacted each time there is a behavioral problem that cannot be remedied in the class. East Silver Spring PTA reserves the right to remove your student from a program.
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Provider Cancellations: While the vendors will make every effort to reschedule classes canceled due to unexpected MCPS or ESS closings, we cannot guarantee that every class can be made up. The vendors cannot offer make-up classes or refunds due to a student’s inability to attend class.
Request help with registration in your language
Most registration forms are only in English. If you would like help registering in your native language, please EITHER go to our online form here:
English online form: bit.ly/3UIoTQ3
Amharic online form: bit.ly/3iHZQiH
Spanish online form: bit.ly/3VBES3E