Forest Knolls E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2011
Thank you for the email. J. is so excited about the course. He came home raving about moving sprites.
October 9, 2011
Parent, Potomac, Md. Private tutoring: Video Game Programming, January 2015
My son, K. absolutely loves his lessons with Brandi. She is patient, kind, and fantastic with him!!
January 20, 2015
Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2014
Thanks for teaching the class. C. really enjoyed it.
June 11, 2014
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
My child repeatedly has told me…”Mom, I am so glad that you signed me up for this camp. Thank you.” Also, he has said repeatedly…”I cannot wait to go to camp tomorrow. I wonder what we will do.”
July 9, 2014
Beverly Farms E.S. parent, Potomac, Md., Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, December 2014
Our son C. is very much enjoying Let’s Roll Engineers at Beverly Farms.
December 17, 2014
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
Gorman Crossing Afterschool Activities Coordinator, North Laurel, Md.
My daughter is in the class this session. I wanted to let you know that sending out the photos each week from class is a very effective way to get parents to feel good about this class. I am over the After School Activities for Gorman Crossing PTA. I will be recommending this to all Continue Reading
June 11, 2014
Woodlin E.S. club coordinator, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2012
That was simply a wonderful class. Thank you so much for your excellent teaching. And your great communications with families. You have set a high standard for other clubs.
May 9, 2012
Forest Knolls E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, December 2014
Thank you for an awesome enrichment class!
December 17, 2014
Ardmore E.S. parent, Silverdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
My daughter was so impressed that she made me want to sign up my students, at my center, for Lego Robotics program.
December 17, 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
Bond Mill E.S. parent, Laurel, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2014
This class is fantastic! My son comes home every Wednesday just beaming! He’s absolutely loving it! Thank you so much!!!
June 11, 2014
Forcey Christian School parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, April 2015
Thank you for the email – E. had a great time at class 🙂
May 1, 2015
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2011
The programming club was exceptional. The kids were very engaged, very creative and absolutely enjoyed learning to use SCRATCH. … The teacher … eagerly taught the lessons and worked with each student that needed her help.
November 9, 2011
Murch E.S. parent, Washington D.C., Lego Robotics, October 2015
My son, a second-grader at Murch in DC, is loving his Lego Robotics class … He had been reluctant at first to try the class, but now he talks about it all week long and looks forward to every Tuesday. Well done!
November 3, 2015
Maryville E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
This [update] is extremely helpful, and very much appreciated in our house. My son, J, was very excited to tell me about what he learned in class, so clearly you are doing a great job keeping his interest.
May 1, 2015
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2014
B. was so excited about this first class. When he got into the car to go home I asked him, “How was the class?” He looked at me and said “BCE.” “Huh?” I responded. “Best Class Ever!”
October 23, 2014
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, December 2014
[My daughter] E. really enjoyed Storybook Science this past semester. She’s interested in doing it again.December 17, 2014
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2014
Thank you for all of these updates. Our daughter A. really enjoys the class and the little projects. As she says, “Thursday is Storybook Science Day!”
December 17, 2014
Thunder Hill E.S. parent, Columbia, Md. Class: Lego Robotics November 2013
[My son] just loves the class! You are clearly doing a great job with these kids.November 9, 2013
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
A. had a wonderful time – and can’t wait for the next class!!! Thank you!
October 23, 2014
Bannockburn E.S. School Coordinator, Bannockburn, Ill. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
We appreciate your fabulous instruction! Your class is terrific, and the kids are enjoying it immensely.
May 1, 2015
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thank you for teaching kids the basics of programming and electronics in such a fun way.
October 23, 2014
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
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington Park, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thanks again. [My son] A. had another wonderful time in your class!
October 23, 2014
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
My son loved the class, learned a lot and really liked his teacher.
December 17, 2014
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Engineers, June 2014
Thank you. [My son] had a blast! Hope to see you next Fall!
June 11, 2014
Wayside ES parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, January 2014
“Thanks so much. My two girls loved the class ! They couldn’t say enough! Great instructor, great program.”
March 2, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
W. really loves the class, so thank you. [He] tells me he ‘wishes he had robotics every day.’
March 2, 2014
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Space Engineers, October 2015
Thank you for sending these email updates out, it’s great to hear what [my children] are doing each Wednesday. We appreciate your time and enthusiasm.
November 3, 2015
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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, September 2013
Thank you for the weekly reports and pictures. We have enjoyed them immensely and have shared them with M.’s grandparents. M. is having a lot of fun in this class.
October 9, 2013
Ardmore E.S. parent, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, Oct. 2015
I am so impressed by the Lego Robotics class. While on a field trip, [my daughter] pointed to a moving contraption and said, “The gears make the arms move.” I asked, “How to do know that?” She replied, “We learned about gears in Lego class.” Wow! Thanks for making Legos and engineering fun and connecting it Continue Reading
November 3, 2015
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
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
My son J. had a blast – thank you!
October 23, 2014
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
This is a fantastic update. Thank you so much! I can’t get [my son] to tell me a whole lot so this helps me to ask more specific questions versus ‘how was the class?’ He really enjoyed the class a lot.
November 3, 2015
Fields Road E.S. parent, Gaithersburg, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Very impressive! Thanks for sharing your smarts with our little learners. Love the recaps.
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
Cold Spring E.S. parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
I can’t tell you how much [my daughter] S. loves the class! Her only complaint is that the class is too short.
November 3, 2015
Parent, Private Residence, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2016
K. has been loving robotics. Thanks so much for all you do!
March 19, 2016
Parent, Rock View E.S. Class: Space Engineers, March 2016
Thank you for sending the wonderful updates-H. absolutely loves the class. I am sorry it will be over so soon!
March 19, 2016
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming
Thanks for making SCRATCH fun.
June 9, 2013
Oak View E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2015
Thanks for sharing the picture of E.! She really loves Lego robotics.
May 1, 2015
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
Cold Spring E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2013
Thanks so much for a great class. [My daughter] A. came home happy and excited.
October 9, 2013
Murch E.S. parent, Washington D.C. Class: Lego Engineers, May 2014
A. loves the class.
June 11, 2014
Ardmore E.S., Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thank you for doing a great job with Q., I am so excited about this class.
October 23, 2014
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Early Engineers, April 2015
You are so fabulous!!! S. is having the best time in your class! Thank you for your letters and all you are doing!!
May 1, 2015
Kensington Parkwood parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Electronics, March 2013
Thanks a lot for all your hard work with the kids- A. loved it and is still having fun with the [burglar] alarm!
June 10, 2013
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
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
Both of my kids love science so this just kept them going!
July 9, 2014
Ardmore E.S. student, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
I really had fun building the spinning top. It was so fun. I loved building it , but I loved playing with it too. Can’t wait until next class.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
November 7, 2015
Robert Frost M.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Mindstorms, April 2015
I was very impressed with the first class. Your instructors were very professional and did a fantastic job with the kids.
May 1, 2015
Parent, Viers Mill E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2016
Thanks so much for your fun and thought-provoking classes. N. loves them.
March 19, 2016
Cashell E.S. parent, Olney, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2013
Thanks ever so much for the weekly updates of what happens in the classroom! My kids are having a great time, and learning a lot!
June 9, 2013
Oyster Adams Bilingual School parent, Washington D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, taught in Spanish & English, February 2014
“Our son LOVES this class! We’ve never seen him so enthusiastic for any class like he is for yours. Cheers to a great beginning.”
March 2, 2014
Ardmore E.S. student, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
The Lego Robotics class is super fun. I enjoyed making the alligator eat food and chop down on my hand. This was an exciting experience.
October 23, 2014
National Presbyterian parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Storybook Science, February 2015
My kids have had a wonderful time in your class – learned a lot and had a great deal of fun – thank you!
May 1, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
Thank you very much for teaching all these interesting and fun concepts to the children. S. loved your class!
November 3, 2015
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Video Game Programming, June 2013
Thank you so much for all your time and effort. O. LOVED the class.
June 9, 2013
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