Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2013
D. LOVES your class!! He spoke about it all night, so thanks so much for making it so fun and interesting!
October 9, 2013
Burning Tree E.S. Parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2012
[My daughter] LOVES your class and is so excited to share with me her experiments and discoveries from class. Thanks for making class so fun & interesting. I love seeing her enthusiastic face & she has no idea right now that she is learning about science!
May 9, 2013
Parent, Somerset E.S., Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, February 2016
A. is very excited to show me the program next week. He has enjoyed the class!
March 19, 2016
College Gardens E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, Oct. 2015
Thanks for the emails and great interaction ! It’s nice to hear the updates and correlate with their progress! I can tell you that K. is really enjoying the class!
November 3, 2015
John Hanson French Immersion School parent, Oxon Hill, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, December 2014
Thank you so much for the pictures and for sharing what you were doing in class!!
December 17, 2014
Stone Mill ES parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2014
“Thanks for sending out the notes and thanks for the pictures. My son looks forward to this class every week. He loves it.”
March 2, 2014
Mattaponi E.S., Upper Marlboro, Md., Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thank you for the updates … They are very informative and helpful. J. [My child] is having a wonderful time!
October 23, 2014
Al-Huda parent, College Park, Md. Class: Early Engineers, May 2013
You did a marvelous job! Thanks for a wonderful experience. F. enjoyed the sessions so much that he will be signing up for [your] camp over the summer
June 10, 2013
Westbrook E.S. parent, Class: Storybook Science, January 2015
[My son] takes Storybook Science at the after-school program at Westbrook and absolutely loves it.
May 1, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, November 2014
My son …loves the class and I know building a railroad crossing or crane is a passion for him.
December 17, 2014
East Silver Spring ES parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2014
“I just wanted to say that I loved your note. E. was very excited about the launching of the Lego pieces and we now have a couple test catapults at home.”
March 2, 2014
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
According to my child, best after school class he’s taken. E. thought his teacher was very nice and smart. Loved the detailed email synopses …
December 17, 2014
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2014
Thank you for a great program and for taking time to update the parents. I appreciated!
June 11, 2014
Farmland E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2014
“I appreciate your messages about the classes. G. loved the [Lego Robotics] class with you. Thanks so much for being his teacher for the class and giving him this opportunity.”
March 17, 2014
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md., Class: Space Engineers, November 2014
My son C. is super excited about the program. I used to be a NASA engineer. So I am really excited that you are using space tech to encourage young people to learn about engineering, science and most important creativity.
December 17, 2014
E.L. Haynes Charter School parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
Thanks so much for this update – really appreciate it. We got a very enthusiastic report from our son.
May 1, 2015
Oyster Adams E.S. parent, Washington D.C. Class: Lego Engineers, December 2014
I am N.’s dad. He is loving your Lego club.
December 17, 2014
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, March 2014
“Thanks so much for these updates! R. is always so proud to tell his brother and I what he learned and built. This is really putting his “boring” kindergarten lessons into more perspective for him and he’s becoming more excited to learn.”
March 17, 2014
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
My daughter S. absolutely loves this class and we were all very impressed with the professional program, great updates and fun projects the kids worked on. She is eager to sign-up for the next one! Thank you for all the work you did with the kids. Really very inspiring!
November 7, 2015
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bannockburn, Ill. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2014
J. loved it so much! He couldn’t stop talking about it! Thank you.
June 11, 2014
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2014
Thank you so much for your weekly communications. It was very helpful know that the kids learned and did in specific terms. My [daughter and son] enjoyed the program.
December 17, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, October 2014
Our son R. is really enjoying the class. It is great that even the little guys are being exposed to these early lessons in mechanics, even as they have fun building with Legos 🙂
October 23, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, May 2014
W. has been playing around with the program at home and so far he loves the class.
June 11, 2014
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming
Thanks for making SCRATCH fun.
June 9, 2013
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
Both of my kids love science so this just kept them going!
July 9, 2014
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
Both my daughters did the class and they loved going each week! I feel it opens them up to different paths for girls then what are normally offered to them!
December 8, 2010
Wyngate ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
Best after school activity S. has had since he started at Wyngate as a kindergartner.
March 2, 2014
Ardmore E.S. parent, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thanks for the pictures. M. really enjoys the class. Thank you also for the updates each week.
October 23, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2014
Thank you for the updates! [My daughter] is really enjoying the class so far 🙂
June 11, 2014
Murch E.S. parent, Washington D.C. Class: Lego Engineers, May 2014
A. loves the class.
June 11, 2014
Westbrook E.S. club coordinator, Bethesda, Md. Class: Mindstorms
Thank you for these awesome updates and pictures. … I am a big believer in this type of STEM programming and so pleased to be part of bringing it to Westbrook through the PTA. The kids are learning a lot from you!
May 9, 2013
Parent, Murch E.S., Washington, D.C. Class: Young Engineers, February 2016
I just want to thank you for doing such a great job with the young engineers class. C. has come home VERY excited about her activities at young engineers. She says you are a really great teacher, and from her project descriptions, I can tell this is true. She is learning and understanding a great deal Continue Reading
March 19, 2016
Oak View E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics A, April 2015
S. is really enjoying your class. I love to see his huge smile when he talks about what he’s learning. Money well spent!!!! … Also thanks for the informative emails.
May 1, 2015
Parent, National Presbyterian, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2016
Thank you for the pictures of the robotics class just completed at NPS. My son D. absolutely loved it. We hope you will be offering more classes there.
March 19, 2016
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, January 2015
C. is so excited about the class. He had used Scratch at home with us a bit in the past and now he’s been asking to use [Scratch] every day.
January 20, 2015
Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, April 2014
Thanks! … S. is really enjoying the class!
June 11, 2014
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
My son really enjoyed his first Robotics class on Monday!”
October 23, 2014
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, November 2013
Thank you for a well organized and educational class. We look forward to the Part 2 in spring.
November 9, 2013
Greenwood E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Electronics, February 2013
M. is enjoying himself and now wants the fancy snap on sets you use in class for his birthday. The basic kit we picked up second-hand isn’t nearly as captivating at the ones he uses with you all!
June 10, 2013
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics November 2013
Thank you so very much for the WONDERFUL sessions you’ve given to the kids. J. loved every single one.
November 9, 2013
Parent, Rock View E.S., Kensington, Md. Class: Intro to Video Game Programming, February 2016
My son J. loves the class. What an exciting way to learn! In J.’s spare time, he has gone on his iPad and created some projects on his own.
March 19, 2016
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, November 2011
Thank you so much for making Friday after school so much fun for S.! She loves the class and told me you are her favorite teacher! Thanks also for the weekly updates!
November 9, 2011
Concord Hill E.S., Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
Thank you so much! [My daughter] S. LOVED the class and I asked CHS to continue it in the Spring because it’s her favorite after school activity.
December 17, 2014
Pointers Run E.S., Clarksville, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, June 2014
[My daughter] is having a lot of fun with this after-school program. … THANKS for making this class so much fun for my 4th grader.
June 11, 2014
Parent of Camp GrAd Lab camper, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
My child came home excited every day about the inventions, the video game creation, etc. etc. Always ready to go back for more!
July 9, 2014
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, June 2013
E. loved Storybook Science and this last class in particular. He hasn’t taken off the sun beads yet. … I love the bridging of the science with reading and would love for it to continue.
June 7, 2013
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thanks for the updates. My son K. enjoys this class very much!
October 23, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, May 2014
I love your detailed reports! C. is having a great time in the class and looks forward to it every week. Thank you.
June 11, 2014
Burning Tree E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, September 2013
My son Z. loves your class and keep talking about it!
October 9, 2013
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Electronics, March 2015
Z. really enjoyed the electronics class.
May 1, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
Thanks so much! My daughter R. really enjoyed the class!
November 3, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, November 2013
She loved it. There were a lot of other girls in her class, which was great. I don’t think she knows engineering is more popular for boys. 🙂
November 9, 2013
Parent, Stonegate E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Intro to Robotics, March 2016
I just wanted to say how much my boys have both enjoyed this Robotics class, they look forward to it every Thursday, keep up the good work!
March 19, 2016
Host of private class, D.C. Class: Mindstorms, October 2013
Thanks for working with this group–N. is loving the program.
November 9, 2013
Viers Mill E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, January 2016
Thanks for teaching this class! H. came home so excited about it – it was the highlight of her week. She already showed us the Scratch website and helped her sister create a sprite and background. It sounds like a great intro to computer programming.
March 19, 2016
Parent of Camp GrAd Lab camper, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
I think your camp is wonderful, and he will definitely return next year!
July 9, 2014
Oyster Adams E.S., Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Engineers, June 2014
Thanks for a great year of Lego Engineering. … [My son] will be back with you all in the Fall.
June 18, 2014
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, April 2014
Thanks for doing such a wonderful job, D. really loved Robo Challenge!! He will definitely be taking it again next time it’s offered!
June 11, 2014
Oyster Bilingual School, Washington DC. Class: Electronics, October 2015
Thanks for this update. When I got home from a business trip, L. could not wait to tell me that he ‘lit a light bulb with batteries and play dough’… he liked it. Great work.
November 3, 2015
E.L. Haynes Charter School parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Mindstorms, March 2015
Thanks for working with [my daughter] and all the other students in the robotics class. [She] is really enjoying it.
May 1, 2015
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