Information to consider before online registration opens on August 1st.

Manhattan Youth is, once again, excited to bring to ESMS another year of exciting after-school programming! Welcome back 7th and 8th grade parents and welcome to all of our new 6th grade parents! Please review the following document closely as a few things have changed for the 2015-16 after-school program and registration process. This document is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. YOU CANNOT REGISTER WITH THESE FORMS. I've had many requests this year for an online registration form and I am extremely happy to say that the ESMS after-school registration system will officially launch on AUGUST 1st. On August 1st, you will be able to register your child for ALL after-school activities. Please don't use this document to register your child for after-school. You will receive an e-mail on August 1st containing a link to the new online registration platform. Information to consider before online registration opens on August 1st. This packet contains a sample of what will be offered next year. Please use it to plan for next year's afterschool program. This should put you in the best possible position when registering on August 1st. If your son/daughter is going to be absent from after-school, please send an e-mail to Fraiha@Manhattanyouth.org We consider our after-school program to be an extension of the regular day. In fact, most of our after-school teachers are ESMS teachers. We expect students to follow the same rules and procedures they would during the regular school day. All Activity Selection Sheets will be due no later than September 1st. All essays to be considered for our Mock Trial Team, our Debate Team and our After-School Executive Council will be due September 1st. Information regarding that process can be found on page 11. All important dates (try-outs, auditions etc.) can be found on page 10. You will receive an e-mail detailing your child's after-school selections no later than September 7th. Priority for popular clubs will go to returning 7th and 8th graders. Also, beginning the second week of programming, you will begin to receive semi-monthly after-school newsletters containing all important dates and information! After reviewing this packet, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions! Looking forward to another great year of after-school! GO TIGERS! Alex Fraiha Director of After-School Programming Cell: 917-565-7472 E-mail: Fraiha@Manhattanyouth.org

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS Welcome to Manhattan Youth After School Programs! This program is funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development as a part of the city s Comprehensive After School System (COMPASS) School s Out NYC (SONYC). Manhattan Youth is very excited to bring our free, comprehensive afterschool program to East Side Middle School! This year we will showcase a wide variety of activities, clubs, and sports. STEM LEGO Robotics: Introduces students to real world engineering challenges by building LEGO based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. Teams will also be able to enter the competitive NYC LEGO Robotics league. Programming/Coding: Students will be introduced to several programming languages including, but not limited to, Python, Ruby, SQL, Java, Javascript, C, and C++. Also, students will learn basic web design skills. Math Counts! The popular Math Counts! returns this year with ESMS s own Terry Finch leading the club. Math Counts! brings together lovers of advanced math in a fun and creative setting. Filmmaking Intensive: Students will learn how to use HD cameras, boom mics and stands, tripods, and video editing software such as Final Cut Pro and imovie to develop high quality original movies. Graphic Design: The teacher will introduce students to Adobe Photoshop, a great digital tool for art and photo manipulation. Music Production: The Instructor will bring a wide variety of styles of dance to ESMS including break dance, hip hop, jazz, and The Maker Club: Students will use computer parts to develop their own unique projects. In addition, this is the ONLY group at ESMS that will have access to our brand new 3D Printer! The Arts Theater: Students will perform one play in the Spring and a musical in the Fall. These will be comprehensive theater programs including acting classes, improv games, choreography, and scene study. Students will have the opportunity to participate with professional theater teachers with years of experience to create vivid and inspiring performances. Fashion Art/Costuming: Students will be introduced to the art of fashion. Through intensive workshops, students will design their own clothes, work with the theater department to develop ideas for the play and musicals, put on fashion shows, and reach out to the amazing fashion community throughout NYC. : Students will have the opportunity to pick materials and develop unique projects to support our theater program. In addition, students will be introduced to the basics of lighting and sound design for theatrical performances. : Teachers will help students develop comprehensive art portfolios to prepare for the admissions process into highly competitive art schools throughout NYC. These classes will include drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and digital design. Mural Design & Public Art This group of student artists will be led through a series of large scale art projects including massive murals and paintings that will be displayed prominently around the school! Guitar Lessons: Students will learn how to play rock guitar, cover their favorite songs and perform in front of a live audience at the end of each semester. Rock n Roll History: In this club, students will be introduced to various styles of rock and roll and the bands that influenced this genre of music! This club is hosted by students from Stuyvesant High School. : Students will have the opportunity to complete their homework in the library with the help of two trained counselors. This club will be offered daily except Fridays. Watch A Movie Fridays! Every week, all students will have the opportunity to vote on a movie to watch on Fridays. Counselors will post 5 movies at the front entrance of the school to vote on and on Friday, the school community will come together to watch a movie and eat some popcorn! Alex Fraiha 120 Warren Street New York, NY 10007 Phone: 917 565 7472 Fax: 212.766.3980 Email: Fraiha@manhattanyouth.org ESMS Chorus: Ms. Dragone will lead Chorus this year. Students will learn songs and techniques and perform every trimester. Watercolors Club: Students will learn how to play rock guitar, cover their favorite songs and perform in front of a live audience at the end of each semester. ESMS Dance Team: The ESMS Dance Team will learn 3-5 minute choreographed dances and perform at the end of the winter trimester. Other Yearbook Club: Students will join their teacher in creating the ESMS yearbook! Cooking Club: Students will cook various items such as grilled cheese, chocolate covered strawberries, waffles and they'll even get to make their own ice cream! Community Service Project: Students will participate in various community-driven activities such as bake sales, bagged lunch runs and other projects.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED Welcome to Manhattan Youth After School Programs! This program is funded by the Department of Youth and Community Services as a part of the city s Comprehensive After School System (COMPASS) School s Out NYC (SONYC). Manhattan Youth is very excited to bring our free, comprehensive after-school program to East Side Middle School! This year we will showcase a wide variety of activities, clubs, and sports. SPORTS ESMS JV Basketball Team: Students will learn the basics of basketball and compete in a league against other city middle schools. ESMS Track Team: Students, led my Mr. Deneroff and Mrs. McQuinn, will compete in various track events against other middle schools in the area. Fitness Club: Students will join Mr. Deneroff, during the winter months, and train in ESMS's very own gym! ESMS Baseball/Softball Teams: Students will practice and compete against other baseball/softball teams throughout the city. ESMS Varsity Basketball Team (Boys/Girls): Students will learn the basics of basketball and compete in a league against other city middle schools. Rock Climbing: Students will join our rock climbing instructor, Malcolm Baker, and learn the basics behind bouldering at Steep Rock Bouldering every Friday on 97th and Lexington. ESMS Soccer Team (Boys/Girls): Students will practice and compete against other middle school teams around NYC. ESMS Ultimate Frisbee Team: Our BRAND NEW Ultimate Frisbee Team will practice and compete against other middle school teams around NYC. Yoga: Bent On Learning will join us again to offer yoga classes every Thursday for the winter Trimester! Running Club: In this club, students will be led by Mrs. McQuinn for a casual run around the block in the Spring. ESMS Girls Volleyball Team: The ESMS Girls Volleyball Team will practice and compete against other NYC middle schools. Spring Developmental Volleyball: Students, in the Spring, will learn the basics of volleyball in preparation for the Fall. Cheerleading: Students, in the winter, will learn cheers to support out winter ESMS sports teams! ACADEMIC ESMS Mock Trial The Instructor will introduce students to the basics of trial law. Students assume the role of lawyers and compete against other schools around the city. Entrance Essay Required After-School Executive Council: Students will meet with the After-School Program Director once a week to discuss activities, fundraising projects, after-school policy and generally, ways to make the after-school experience better for everyone! Entrance Essay Required TED Education Club: TED is one of the leading intellectual movements of the 21st century. TED Talks bring the brightest minds together to speak about their areas of expertise in new and exciting ways. TED Education brings these ideas to the middle and high school level. Students will develop 5 10 minute presentations to deliver to an audience of family, friends, and the community. ESMS Debate Team: Students will learn the fundamentals of debate and argumentation and compete against other middle schools across the city. Entrance Essay Required Entrepreneurs Club: Students will learn the fundamentals of starting and operating a small business. They will learn how to fundraise and develop a simple business plan. 6th Grade Math Extra Help: Mrs. Halpen will lead a small group of 6th graders through the 6th grade math curriculum. Alex Fraiha 120 Warren Street New York, NY 10007 Phone: 917 565 7472 Fax: 212.766.3980 Email: Fraiha@manhattanyouth.org

FALL ACTIVITY LISTING SHEET Activity Selection Fall 2015 Track Team@ ESMS Girls Volleyball Team# Mural Design & Public Art Community Service Project FALL AFTER SCHOOL STARTS: Monday, September 9 th # = Students have to attend all days & all sessions: LEGO Robotics, Volleyball, Boys/Girls Soccer, and Theater. @ = Students have to attend both sessions (3:35-4:35 & 4:40-5:50) for that day: Debate Team, Rock Climbing,, Ultimate Frisbee, Chorus, Filmmaking, Entrepreneurs Club and Track. MONDAY 3:35-4:35 TUESDAY 3:35 4:35 ESMS Boys Soccer Team# ESMS Girls Soccer Team# Theater# (Two-Trimester Obligation) Entrepreneurs Club@ After-School Executive Council 6th Grade Math Extra Help WEDNESDAY 3:35 4:35 Track Team@ Basketball Clinic Fashion & Design Mock Trial Rock N Roll History THURSDAY 3:35 4:35 ESMS Girls Soccer Team# ESMS Boys Soccer Team# Programming/Coding Theater# (Two-Trimester Obligation) ESMS Ultimate Frisbee Team@ ESMS Girls Volleyball Team# ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Track Team@ ESMS Girls Volleyball Team# Graphic Design ESMS Boys Soccer Team# ESMS Girls Soccer Team# Theater# (Two-Trimester Obligation) Set Design & Stage Craft Entrepreneurs Club@ Track Team@ Basketball Clinic Fashion & Design TED Ed Club 35-5:50 FRIDAY 3:35 4:35 Chorus@ Music Production Cooking Club Chorus@ Guitar Lessons Cooking Club ESMS Girls Soccer Team# ESMS Boys Soccer Team# The Maker Club Theater# (Two-Trimester Obligation) ESMS Ultimate Frisbee Team@

WINTER ACTIVITY LISTING SHEET Activity Selection Fall 2015 MONDAY 3:35 4:35 Fitness Club@ Mural Design & Public Art Community Service Project TUESDAY 3:35 4:35 ESMS Boys Varsity Basketball Team# ESMS Boys JV Basketball Team# Theater# (Con't from Fall Trimester) Entrepreneurs Club @ After-School Executive Council 6th Grade Math Extra Help WINTER AFTER SCHOOL STARTS: Monday, November 16 th ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE # = Students have to attend all days & all sessions: LEGO Robotics, Varsity Boy's Basketball and Theater. @ = Students have to attend both sessions (3:35-4:35 & 4:40-5:50) for that day: Debate Team, Rock Climbing, Soccer Club, Entrepreneurs Club, Chorus, Filmmaking, Dance, Varsity Girl's Basketball, JV Boy's Basketball, Fitness Club and Cheerleading. Fitness Club@ Graphic Design ESMS Boys Varsity Basketball Team# ESMS Boys JV Basketball Team# Theater# (Con't from Fall Trimester) Entrepreneurs Club @ WEDNESDAY 3:35 4:35 ESMS Girls Varsity Basketball Team@ ESMS Dance Team@ Fashion & Design Club Mock Trial Rock N Roll History ESMS Girls Varsity Basketball Team@ ESMS Dance Team@ Fashion & Design Club TED Ed Club 4:35 5:50 THURSDAY 3:35 4:35 4:35-5:50 ESMS Boys Varsity Basketball Team# Programming/Coding Theater# (Con't from Fall Trimester) Fitness Club@ Yoga ESMS Boys Varsity Basketball Team# The Maker Club Theater# (Con't from Fall Trimester) Fitness Club@ FRIDAY 3:35 4:35 Chorus@ Music Production Cheerleading@ Cooking Club Chorus@ Guitar Lessons Cheerleading@

SPRING ACTIVITY LISTING SHEET Activity Selection Fall 2015 SPRING AFTER SCHOOL STARTS: Monday, March 7th th ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE # = Students have to attend all days & all sessions: Baseball, Softball, Theater, Math Counts!, Model U.N. and Frisbee. @ = Students have to attend both sessions (3:35-4:35 & 4:40-5:50) for that day: Debate Team, Rock Climbing,, Ultimate Frisbee, Filmmaking, Entrepreneurs Club and Dance. MONDAY 3:35 4:35 ESMS Track Team@ Mural Design & Public Art ESMS Ultimate Frisbee Team# Spring Developmental Volleyball Community Service Project ESMS Track Team@ TUESDAY 3:35 4:35 ESMS Varsity Baseball Team# ESMS Varsity Softball Team# Theater# Entrepreneurs Club@ After-School Executive Council Watercolor Club WEDNESDAY 3:35 4:35 THURSDAY ESMS Track Team@ ESMS Dance Team@ Fashion & Design Club Mock Trial Rock N Roll History ESMS Ultimate Frisbee Team# Basketball Clinic ESMS LEGO Robotics Team 3:35 4:35 :35 5:50 4:35-5:50 ESMS Varsity Baseball Team# ESMS Varsity Softball Team# Programming/Coding Theater# Yearbook Club FRIDAY 3:35 4:35 Music Production Cooking Club Graphic Design ESMS Ultimate Frisbee Team# ESMS Varsity Baseball Team# ESMS Varsity Softball Team# Theater# Entrepreneurs Club@ ESMS Track Team@ ESMS Dance Team@ Fashion & Design Club TED Ed Club ESMS Ultimate Frisbee Team#4 Basketball Clinic ESMS Varsity Baseball Team# ESMS Varsity Softball Team# The Maker Club Theater# Guitar Lessons

IMPORTANT DATES FALL Start of Fall After-School Trimester September 9th (First day of school) Sept. 10th Theater Auditions Sept. 10th 7th and 8th Grade ESMS Varsity Soccer Team Tryouts Sept. 11th 6th Grade ESMS Varsity Soccer Team Tryouts Sept. 11th Chorus Tryouts Sept. 16th Start of Wednesday ESMS Track Team Sept. 16th Start of Developmental Basketball Clinic Sept. 17th Start of Boys/Girls Soccer Practice Sept. 17th Theater Auditions (Musical) Sept. 17th ESMS Girls Volleyball Team Tryouts Sept. 18th Start of Sept. 21st First ESMS Girls Volleyball Team Practice Sept. 21st - Start of Monday ESMS Track Team Sept. 22nd Start of Fall Theater Program (Musical) WINTER Start of Winter After-School Trimester - November 16th November 16th Start of Fitness Club (Monday & Wednesdays) November 18th Girls ESMS Basketball Team Tryouts November 19th Boys ESMS Basketball Team Tryouts (Varsity/JV) November 19th Start of Yoga November 24th First Boys Varsity/JV ESMS Basketball Team Practice November 25th First Girls Varsity ESMS Basketball Team Practice February 26th & 27th Winter Theater Performance (Musical) SPRING Start of Spring After-School Trimester - March 7th February 29th Ultimate Frisbee Tryouts March 1st Baseball Tryouts March 2nd Softball Tryouts March 7th - Start of Spring Track March 7th Start of Developmental Volleyball Clinic March 8th First ESMS Baseball/Softball Team Practice March 9th Start of Developmental Basketball Clinic March 10th Spring Theater Auditions (Spring Play) March 15th First Spring Theater Practice (Spring Play) June 10th & 11th Spring Theater Performance (Spring Play) ALL Sports Team Game Schedules will be released as we receive them.

Does your son/daughter want to be a part of the ESMS Mock Trial Team, Debate Team or After-School Executive Council? Have your son/daughter fill out the below essays and submit these essays to Fraiha@Manhattanyouth.org no later than September 1st. Mock Trial (max 15 students): In 200 words or less, why do you want to be part of the Mock Trial Team at ESMS? Debate Team (max 15 students): In 200 words or less, why do you want to be part of the ESMS Debate Team? After-School Executive Council (Max 9 Students - 3 per grade): In 200 words or less, why do you want to be part of the ESMS After-School Executive Council? Feel free to place your answer on this sheet or on a separate sheet of paper and submit with your Activity Selection Sheet. Please submit no later than September 1st to Fraiha@ManhattanYouth.org

AFTER SCHOOL INFORMATION ESMS CHECK IN AND ATTENDANCE POLICIES After School activities begin at 3:20pm. Students have 10 minutes to gather their things or eat the provided snack in the cafeteria. Students who do not check in with an after school staff member by 3:30pm will not be permitted to stay for the program. They will either be asked to leave or a parent will be called to pick up their child. If you know your child will be absent from the program or is absent from the regular school day, please send an email to Fraiha@manhattanyouth.org. Frequent unexcused absences may result in your child being dismissed from the program. If a student wishes to change his/her schedule or drop any or all after school activities, a request must be made by a parent/guardian to the after school site director. Students may not simply stop coming to activities. STUDY LAB POLICIES Our program is a service created for both students and parents. Manhattan Youth employs ESMS teachers and multiple team leaders to oversee homework completion. They are available to assist and answer any questions students may have regarding their homework assignments. Students should come prepared with a book to read as well as all homework assignments. Paper and pencils will be provided to students if needed. Study lab will be offered every day except Fridays. TEAM SPORT POLICIES The athletic program at ESMS is divided into three seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring. All students who play for a team are expected to attend all practices and games with that team. Each student will have to pay an apparel fee for team t-shirts and uniforms. It is the student s responsibility to bring their uniform home for regular washing, have it with them on game days and return it at the end of the season. Students who are unable to attend a practice or game must inform our Athletic Director, Joe Deneroff, with a written note or email from a parent. Students are expected to be prepared for every practice wearing proper attire. Any athlete who is unprepared will not be allowed to participate in the activity that day. Students are expected to adhere to the school s code of conduct, training rules, rules of the game and the ideals of good sportsmanship. When they are playing at home or away they are representing themselves, ESMS and Manhattan Youth. Our coaches' objective is to teach our young athletes to: Play Hard, Play Fair and to Do Well, Win Well and Lose Well. Questions regarding the Athletic Program should be sent to Fraiha@manhattanyouth.org. GO TIGERS! CELL PHONE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICIES The Manhattan Youth after school program adheres to the NYC Department of Education policies regarding cell phone usage as well as other electronic devices. Personal electronic devices (laptops, tablets, cellphones, headphones, e readers, MP3 players, etc.) are not permitted in school. Student devices seen in the program will be confiscated until the end of the day. Manhattan Youth is not responsible for any lost or stolen devices that your child brings to the program. If you need to get in touch with your child during the after school please call our after school cell phone at: 917 565 7472 or send an email. PARENT VOLUNTEERS We do request that parents refrain from attending the after school program while in progress as it can be distracting to the students. However, Manhattan Youth encourages parents to attend and help chaperone sporting events as it builds school spirit and provides extra supervision when traveling as a team. If you are picking up your son/daughter early from the program, we will escort your child to the front of the building (East 91st Street exit) to meet you. PROGRAM SITE East Side Middle School 331 E 91st St, NY, NY 10128 (917) 565 7472 Program Director: Alex Fraiha Fraiha@manhattanyouth.org MANHATTAN YOUTH OFFICE Downtown Community Center 120 Warren Street New York NY 10007 (212) 766 1104 www.manhattanyouth.org