Meadowbrook Middle School ASES

Before and After-School Activities

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Lights On! October 16, 2008 After-school Party Information

There is no program on days that are non school days such as professional growth days.  We do have program on all minimum days.  List of non school days.

Beginning of the Year Frequently Asked Questions

School Year 2008-09

The ASES (After School Safety & Education) Program is free and provides a fun, safe, stimulating environment for students whose parents cannot be home when their children return from school.  Studies show that participation in the ASES Program increases students’ attachment to their schools, improves test scores, and keeps kids out of trouble.

We are pleased to offer a free before and after-school program.  In accordance with the intent of the state legislation that provides funding for the Poway Unified School District’s After School and Safety Program (ASESP), it is expected that students attend the after-school program every day for the full range of hours offered (2:25-6:00 PM) or a minimum of 9 hours per week.  We really need your support on the minimum hours; please take it into consideration when planning your pick-up routine.

The California ASES grant that funds this free program requires families to document any late arrival (after 6:00 AM) in the morning, or early release (before 6:00 PM) in the afternoon.  The PUSD policy requires that parents or students document the appropriate reason for late arrival/early release on the daily attendance sheets.  The reasons will be posted near the attendance sheets for easy reference.

Reasons for late arrival/early release:

1 Safety Issue (walk home before dark, transportation arrangements, etc.)

2 Family/Personal (childcare needs, emergencies, etc.)

3 Medical/Dental

4 Outside Commitment (sports, lessons, church, etc.)

School rules.  We enforce the school rules including the Acceptable Use Agreement for the use of computers and the Internet. One exception is that students are allowed to make and receive cell phone calls before and after school. 

Sports.  The sports program does not include any “cuts.”  Each season typically runs for six weeks.  Practices are held M-Th 3:30-4:30.  (We have changed the start time to allow students to access the many academic and enrichment activities scheduled 2:25-3:30.) We ask students to plan to attend at least 75% of the practices to participate in the District events.

What do you need to do to enroll your child in the After-school Program? Fill out the yellow PUSD permission form [included in your Meadowbrook registration packet].  Turn it in to the MBMS office.  You will not be contacted ahead of time.  Students simply attend the program. 

The program is centered in the school library.  This means that the library is open until 6:00 PM nearly every school day (there will be a few exceptions due to faculty meetings and book fairs).  Students may work on their homework at a time that works best with their other interests and their individual needs.  Occasionally, a student may even use the library the entire time in order to complete a large project.  Our goal is to have students go home with their homework completed without sacrificing their involvement in extracurricular activities.

Students who stay after 2:30 must be involved in one of the scheduled activities or with a teacher or staff member.  Students may not leave campus and then return unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

What does your child’s time at the after-school program look like?

• The dismissal bell for school rings at 2:25.  Students have 5 minutes to get to one of the activities.  Students may not loiter around campus.
• The first period of activities is 2:25-3:30. Activity buses leave the front of the school at 3:45 for those students who need it.  Cost is free for those with a valid bus pass and $5.00 for students without a valid bus pass.
• The second period of activities is 3:35-4:30. 
• Snack Time is 4:35-4:50 A free, nutritious snack is served during this time.
• The third period of activities is 4:55-6:00. 

What can parents do to help us be successful?

• After 3:30 please report the library to check out your child.  The staff member in the library will radio for your child to report to the library.  The scheduled activities outside the library require active staff participation; stopping to radio for students disrupts the activities. 
• If someone other than yourself or one of the people you designated on the yellow registration form will be picking up your child, please send in a signed note with the specific information.  Your child gives it to a staff member.  Email is also acceptable.
• Know your child’s friends!  Sometimes a student does not come to our program but goes home after school with a friend and forgets to inform their parent.  If you know the name(s) of their friend(s), we may be able to help you locate your child.
• If possible, send in an extra snack with your child.  At this age, food is always on their mind!  It seems like they just ate, are eating, or are thinking about what they will eat next!

About the coordinator:  This will be my fifth year as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA).  I taught Basic Education at Meadowbrook for nine years before becoming a TOSA. In addition to ASES, I also work with Meadowbrook’s drug awareness program, character education program, and the Student Assistance Team.  I integrate all these facets into the program to create a variety of activities.  Students get to choose their activities; however, you can certainly suggest to your child to attend one or more of the academic support classes!  If you need to contact me, email is preferred.  Please keep in mind that receiving phones calls after school is difficult as I spend as much time with the students as possible.

We look forward to working with your child this year! 

858-748-0802 x2012

[if there is no answer at x2012 between 3:30-6:00, call the library at x2245]

Updated October 6,  2008

Please note that all activities and sports are subject to change or cancellation based on attendance, advisors, or funds.  All updates will be posted on the MBMS website.