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20394 San Miguel Avenue ∙ Castro Valley, CA 94546 ∙ (510) 728-2110 ∙ www.beebestlearning.com

WORKSHOP Information – Semester 2: February 2016 – May 2016

Bee Best Learning Center is offering another session of fun and educational workshops. Each workshop starts in February and ends in May. Students enrolled last semester must register again for this semester to reserve their seats. Signups are limited, and students are only enrolled once we receive the completed registration form AND accompanying payment. Once workshops reach capacity your child will be added to our waitlist.

Time Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

12:45, 1:20,1:55

Kinder Keyboard K

3:30 Math Champions K Math Champions 6-8 Math Champions 2 Math Champions 4-5

4:30 English Writing 3-4 Drawing Fun K-8

Art Exploration K-8 Math Champions 3

Chess K-8 Math Champions 1

English Writing 1-2

Sessions START: February 8 END: May 9 TOTAL CLASSES: 12 for English & Math 14 for Drawing NO CLASSES: 2/15, 3/28

START: February 2 END: April 12 for Art END: May 10 for Math TOTAL CLASSES: 10 for Art & 14 for Math NO CLASSES: 3/29

START: February 3 END: May 11 TOTAL CLASSES: 14 NO CLASSES: 3/30

START: February 4 END: May 12 TOTAL CLASSES: 13 for Math & 14 for others NO CLASSES: 3/17 & 3/31 for math, 3/31 for others

START: February 5 END: April 22 TOTAL CLASSES: 10 NO CLASSES: 2/12, 4/1

Art Exploration Sessions: Grades K-8 on Tuesdays 4:30-5:25pm Instructor: Aran from Aran’s Art Studio Cost: $15 per class Students will explore their creativity while using several different types of art media. Fun art projects may include glass fusing, raw clay, pottery painting, polymer clay, and more. Everything needed to create these hand-crafted works of art will be supplied. (Minimum 6 students/Maximum 15 students) Chess Session: Grades K-8 all levels on Wednesdays 4:30-5:25pm Instructor: Andrew Strommen Cost: $12 per class Learn all the chess rules in several easy lessons. This multi-level workshop will cover basic tactics, opening principles, and endgame strategies. More experienced students with a foundational understanding of chess play will learn more advanced playing tactics and strategies for controlling the board. Each class includes instruction as well as in-class play and practice. (Minimum 6 students/Maximum 12 students)


Drawing Fun Session: Grades K-8 on Mondays 4:30-5:25pm Instructor: Qiyang Li Cost: $12 per class Enjoy fun and creative drawing projects like cartoon characters, landscapes, animals, and other interesting subjects. Students will explore the use of various media such as drawing pencils, colored pencils, and pastels. Through this class, students will be encouraged to develop a sense of color and style to expand their imagination. (Minimum 4 students/Maximum 12 students) English Writing Sessions: Grades 1-2 on Thursdays 4:30-5:25pm Grades 3-4 on Mondays 4:30-5:25pm Instructor: Lori Moniz Cost: $20 per class Common core objectives for each grade are emphasized in all writing workshops. For grades 1-2, students will practice writing complete sentences containing quality details and correct grammar. The focus will primarily be on strong verbs, quality adjectives and specific nouns. For grades 3-4, students will review different genres of paragraph writing. Students will also practice adding quality details to sentences and varying their sentence openers. For all grades, work will be done in class, but students will be expected to complete assignments outside of class time if necessary. (Minimum 3 students/Maximum 6 students) Kinder Keyboard Session: Grade K on Fridays 12:45-1:15 Grade K on Fridays 1:20-1:50 Grade K on Fridays 1:55-2:25 Instructor: Olga Persits Cost: $15 per class This is a special kindergarten workshop exploring the keyboard, key names, keyboard fingering, music symbols, rhythm exercises, types of notes, and simple melodies. A synthesizer piano keyboard will be provided for each child. This workshop enhances eye/hand coordination, attention, and individual creative abilities. (Minimum 3 students/Maximum 5 students) Math Champions Sessions: Grades K on Mondays 3:30-4:25pm Grades 1 on Wednesdays 4:30-5:25pm Grades 2 on Wednesdays 3:30-4:25pm Grades 3 on Tuesdays 4:30-5:25pm Grades 4-5 on Thursdays 3:30-4:25pm Grades 6-8 on Tuesdays 3:30-4:25pm Instructor: Ron LaTour Cost: $15 per class These workshops are for students with strong math skills who want to pursue excellence in math in fun-filled and interesting ways. Common core objectives for each grade will addressed. MathKangaroo competition test problems and other word problems are the foundation for this workshop. The focus is on methods of analysis, critical thinking, and having fun with math rather than on "math drills". Pre and post testing is included in the curriculum. Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for the International Math Kangaroo exam in March which will be proctored here at our center. (Minimum 4 students/Maximum 8 students)


WORKSHOP Registration – Semester 2: February 2016 through May 2016 Please submit ONE registration form for EACH student:

Child’s Name: _________________________________________ School: _____________________________

Birthday: ____/____/____ Age: _____ Gender: M F Current Grade: ____ BBLC Enrolled Student: Yes No

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Name: ________________________________ Mother’s Cell Phone: __________________________

Father’s Name: ________________________________ Father’s Cell Phone: __________________________

E-mail: _______________________________________ Home Phone: ________________________________

Sign-ups are limited and students are only enrolled once we receive the completed registration form AND accompanying payment. Once the workshop session has begun, no credit/refund will be given for missed classes, student absences, or withdrawals. Once workshops reach capacity your child will be added to our waitlist. Instructors may offer additional workshops if there is sufficient interest. Please check the boxes below to indicate which workshops you are enrolling:

� Art Exploration K-8, Tuesdays 4:30p - $150

� Chess K-8 all levels, Wednesdays 4:30p - $168

� Drawing Fun K-8, Thursdays 4:30p - $168

� English Writing 1-2, Thursdays 4:30p - $280

� English Writing 3-4, Mondays 4:30p - $240

� Kinder Keyboard K, Fridays at assigned time - $150

� Math Champions K, Mondays 3:30p - $180

� Math Champions 1, Wednesdays 4:30p - $210

� Math Champions 2, Wednesdays 3:30p - $210

� Math Champions 3, Tuesdays 4:30p - $210

� Math Champions 4-5, Thursdays 3:30p - $195

� Math Champions 6-8, Tuesdays 3:30p - $210

I give permission for my child to engage in all prescribed program activities. I, in consideration of participation in the programs offered by Bee Best Learning Center (the “Program”), agree to indemnify and release the Program from any and all liabilities, from any injuries which may be suffered by my child, arising out of, or in any way connected with participation in the classes or activities offered by the Program, except to the extent attributable to willful act or active negligence of the Program or its officers, staff, agents or employees. I acknowledge that my child is being enrolled in a program that consists of entertaining and recreational components, and that the Program is an exempt, NOT licensed childcare. I authorize the Program to obtain emergency medical care for my child. Any expenses incurred in obtaining such medical care will be paid by me. I give the Program the absolute rights and permission to publish and/or copyright photographs taken of my child. These photographs may be used for website and other marketing materials. Photos may be used without compensation to me or my child, and I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product..

Parent’s Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: _______________

FOR OFFICE USE PAYMENT METHOD

Enclosed is my cash or check# ________for $_________

Mail or deliver payment to: Bee Best Learning Center 20394 San Miguel Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546

Workshop(s) combined cost of all workshops selected above

$_________

$35 Registration fee (Waived if current BBLC after school student)

+ $_________

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE = $_________


Tutoring & Workshop Fees and Policies Private Tutoring

• Private, one-on-one tutoring sessions are offered in general math, algebra, writing, and language arts. Each session is 55 minutes long. The fee is $40/session for elementary school students, $45/session for middle school students, and $50/session for high school students and adults.

• Tutoring fees are paid monthly and due by the 10th of each month during the school year. (Fees may be paid weekly during the summer.)

• Tutoring schedules and subjects are agreed upon by the instructor and parent(s).

• Minimum commitment is one session per week for one calendar month.

• To cancel or discontinue tutoring, please inform instructor before the end of the calendar month.

• If tutor is informed of absence at least 24 hours in advance of scheduled session then the session fee may be credited to the following month’s invoice. There is no credit given for missed sessions with less than 24 hours notice. No credits, refunds, or make-up sessions will be offered for any absence of classes due to no-shows or with less than 24 hour notice.

• Tutors will wait approximately 15 minutes for students to arrive for the scheduled session. If student does not arrive within that time, the session is considered missed. If you will be arriving later, please phone the tutor so he/she will wait for your arrival.

Workshops

• Rates for workshops vary so please confirm rate by checking the registration form.

• Tuition for the entire workshop session is due before the first meeting.

• Some workshops may have a minimum and maximum student enrollment.

• Once the workshop has started, there are no refunds, no credit, and no makeup sessions for student absences, missed classes, or withdrawals.

General Policies

• A one-time $35 registration fee per family is required for new students.

• No refunds will be issued once workshops or tutoring have started.

• Refunds will only be offered if BBLC or the tutor/instructor cancels the workshop or tutoring session.

• Please phone the tutor/instructor or the office if student will be unable to attend the session.

Payment Methods

• Check or Cash only

• Please mail/deliver payment to: Bee Best Learning Center, 20394 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Reminder for your records:

Instructor Name: Office Number: (510) 728-2110 and Instructor Cell Phone:

Scheduled session time/day & start date:

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