Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY PROGRAMS 2006-2007

Arnelle Ullrich, After School Coordinator 462-7236

1. Chess Club! Enter the exciting world of strategy games by joining the Chess Club. Learn and practice chess after school with the help of a chess advisor. If you like games of conquest you may be ready to take on chess. Meet new friends and test your wits all at the same time! Albany City Council PTA. Advisor, start date and room to be announced.

2. G.A.I.N.! (Group Awareness Individual Nourishment) Get involved and help create a positive environment for youth! Join G.A.I.N. and enhance your positive self image, strengthen your life skills, and expand your awareness of life options. Let’s connect! One day per week October through June. Room to be announced. Program Contact and more information: Ms. Lichelle Womack, Coordinator 442-5155.

3. Liberty Partnership Rising Stars Program! Reach your full potential and achieve academic success. Get homework help; tutoring, participate in support groups; career exploration workshops; and other enrichment activities. October-June, Monday-Thursday. Room to be announced. Program Contact and more information: Ms. Kori Robinson, Coordinator 442-3879.

4. Park Playhouse KIDZ! Afterschool theater workshop. Get all the skills needed to understand and participate in a fabulous theater production. Learn acting, dance, vocal and technical training in musical theater from Park Playhouse II. 10 week program starts December, show date to be announced. Room to be announced. Program contact and more information contact Shirley Arensberg, Director 434-2035

5. Survivor! Obtain the tools and resources you need today for success tomorrow. Survive by making good relationships, good decisions, learn about your community, life roles and goals. This program includes seminars with special guest speakers, prizes and other great incentives. Program runs 8 weeks, starting January (date to be announced) Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00-4:30. Program Contact and more information: Mediation Matters, Tyrell Hughes Coordinator 330-1333

6. Teen Choices Program! For Girls Only! Learn to feel good about yourself. Get ready to discuss all the hot issues facing middle school girls today. Learn to be assertive, make good choices and discuss health issues. Participate in many different events like educational field trips, ropes courses, school shadowing, and more. Starts Tuesday September 19th. Room to be announced. Program Contact and more information: Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Amanda Stahl, Program Coordinator 434-5678 ext.138

7. Urban Scholars Program! Expand, enrich and challenge yourself through this unique program designed for middle school youth whose goals include graduating from college. This program recognizes the gifts and talents that participants bring with them to meet academic, civic and moral challenges. Discover your full potential through this special Saturday program at Siena College. Transportation and lunch are provided. The program operates October through May. Please contact us at 782-6725 or email: cue@siena.edu for more information and application process and materials or visit the website at www.siena.edu/cue

8. PAL Marching Band! Designed for participants who already know how to play an instrument. Rehearsals take place at Hackett Middle School at least one day per week, other times and frequencies will be announced by the music instruction coordinators. Wednesday rehearsals. October-May. Program contact and more information: Police Athletic League, Jacqueline Smith 435-0392.

9. Additional PAL Programs! Watch for other exciting PAL programs like Karate, and more coming to your school soon! Additional application and auditions may be required. Programs run October-June. Program contact and more information: PAL, Jacqueline Smith 435-0392.

10. Club NYGEAR UP for 8th Graders! Watch for upcoming activities and special events like special mentoring programs, tutoring programs, and career exploration workshops and college preparation to name just a few. Please contact Lynette Smith, CSDA NYGEAR UP Coordinator, 432-4190 or the Myers Guidance Office for more information.


PLEASE WATCH & LISTEN FOR FUTURE PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Please obtain additional information and program registration forms from Ms. Miriam Maul, Myers ESD Programs Site Coordinator (mailbox in main office) 475-6425 or 6432 (Myers main office numbers).