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Extended Day Faculty
The Bush School invites you to take advantage of our Extended Day Program. The program is child-centered and is aligned with the school’s mission and academic program. The K-5 program focuses on the development of social skills, intellectual curiosity, self-esteem, and a sense of responsibility for one’s own actions. There is a younger group and an older group, with ample opportunity for K-5 interaction. Activities include snack time, free play, games, art, science, sports, and homework in a safe, friendly, flexible environment. We also offer co-curricular activities in the afternoon. You may use the program on a regular monthly schedule or on a drop-in basis (provided we have room). We can take care of your childcare needs in a way that is convenient for your family and enriching for your children. You provide the child, we provide the fun!
Drop-In Rates:
“Morning Drop-In”: 7:00 – 8:10am = $10
“Afternoon Drop-In”: 3:20 – 6:00pm = $15
“First Hour Drop-In”: 3:20 up to 4:30pm = $10
“Friday Drop-In”: 2:30 – 6:00pm = $20
“First Hour Friday Drop-In”: 2:30 up to 3:30pm = $10
Monthly Rates*: (discounted rates for schedules of three or more days)
| Daily times | Days per week |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| 7 – 8:10 a.m. | $135 | $120 | $105 |
| 3:20 – 6 p.m. | $220 | $200 | $175 |
| AM and PM | $355 | $320 | $280 |
Full Day Rates:
(non-school days such as In-Service, Parent/Teacher Conference, early dismissal, etc.)
7:00 am – 6:00 pm = $45 (monthly schedules which include the full day pay only $35)
*Regular schedules are billed monthly through student accounts; space is reserved and charged for regardless of actual attendance. If you wish to change your schedule you must notify the Extended Day Program. If you know that your child will be missing a given day, please notify the program in advance. These rates cover daily activities and snacks. Children must bring their own lunch on full days. Some optional field trips and enrichment activities require separate payment to cover costs. Please see the back of this page for additional details.
All children must be registered in the Extended Day Program prior to attendance, even for drop-in care. There is a $25 registration fee. You must have a Bush School Field Trip Form on file prior to attendance.
Regular schedules are billed monthly through student accounts; space is reserved and charged for regardless of actual attendance. If you wish to change your schedule you must notify the Extended Day Program. If you know that your child will be missing a given day, please notify the program in advance.
Our late pick-up policy is that you will be billed $1 per minute past 6 p.m., closing time.
Space is reserved for scheduled children, drop-ins should be scheduled in advance whenever possible (by phone: 326-7759, email: extended.day@Bush.edu, or by hand at the Extended Day sign-in area)
The Bush School Co-Curricular Clubs
The Bush School Co-Curricular Clubs are coordinated as after-school programs through the Extended Day Program. Please direct any questions to Morgan Dicus at 206-326-7759 or morgan.dicus@bush.edu Registration logistics are given in Friday letters and via the Extended Day email contact group (folks registered to use the Lower School Extended Day before-and-after school program.) All clubs carry an additional fee, have limited space, and are filled on a first come first served basis.
Math Club
Math Club is an enrichment program designed for 4th and 5th grade students who enjoy math and want more opportunities to stretch their skills, to further develop and extend their conceptual thinking. In addition, Math Club provides a forum for children, working individually and in teams, to participate in fun and rewarding statewide competitions if they so choose.
Math Club is held Monday afternoons for one hour after school October to May. In January, an optional second hour-long after-school session is added (on Wednesdays) to prepare children for statewide math competitions, should they choose to compete.
Chess Club
The Bush School Chess Club is a K-5 recreational after-school program that fosters a love for the game of chess. We promote a collegial atmosphere where intramural play also prepares interested students for future tournaments. We have fun!!
Chess Club is held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:20 to 4:30 p.m. on regular school days. Chess club runs from October to May in two sessions of eleven meetings each.
Animation Club
New this year! Animation Club is open to 1st – 5th grades and explores the mechanics of stop-action animation using digital cameras. This year we have been animating Lego creations. Each child receives a DVD of their work at the end of the final class. To learn more about the instructor, Lukas Allenbaugh (Mr. A,) check out his website at www.artmra.com You may also view work done by this club on Mr. A’s website.
Climbing Club
Learn the ropes of rock climbing in a safe and fun indoor environment! Climbing Club is held on Fridays for K – 5th grade from 2:30 to 4:30 pm October to May on most regular school days. There are four sessions of six climbs per session. Students are grouped on a first come first served basis with up to 14 students per session. Students are bussed from school to Vertical World and back, or parents may pick-up their children themselves at Vertical World no later than 4:00. Actual climbing time is from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The bus will leave at 2:30 and return by 4:40 p.m. Parents can pick-up their children at 4:40 at the Extended Day room. Any children not picked up by 5:00 will be charged a drop-in fee. Parents intending to pick-up their child at Vertical World must arrive there no later than 4 p.m. and should notify Morgan in advance.