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
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2013
Thank you so much for this email. I love hearing about what’s going on, and my daughter T. LOVED building the spinning bird last week.
October 9, 2013
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Space Engineers, November 2015
E. has been sick but hopefully will be able to rejoin the class this week because he is enjoying it so much. Thank you.”
November 3, 2015
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
Sligo Creek E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, September 2013
My husband and i appreciated your email … It is always hard to extract from kids what they did that day, so your detailed overview was a treat. Thank you.
October 9, 2013
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
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, April 2015
This letter meant so much to us—- shows the high quality level of your program. …not to mention the content and art integrated into the sciences. We are very impressed. I am sure [our daughter] told you but we used to live in Hawaii, so having [the volcano] as her first lesson was dynamite! Take care Continue Reading
May 1, 2015
Luxmanor ES parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
“Thank you! A. is really enjoying the experience!”
March 2, 2014
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Mindstorms, September 2013
[My daughter] A. really enjoyed the class and talked all about it when I picked her up later that evening! She complains sometimes that she is the only girl in the class but I didn’t hear any thing about that this time!– all great signs. Both of us look forward to the rest of the Continue ReadingOctober 9, 2013
Forcey Christian School parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, April 2013
Thanks for another fun week! [My daughter] thought it was fun listening to the book laying down, to see the shadows on the ceiling! And she loved making the shadow puppets too! She always looks forward to Wednesdays because it’s science club day! 🙂
June 20, 2013
Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, April 2014
Thanks! … S. is really enjoying the class!
June 11, 2014
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
He loved what he made. He is still using the marshmallow[launcher] and the marker robot … he loves to adjust them and show them off.
July 9, 2014
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
Thank you so very much for your leadership and ability to not only educate but allow the kids to totally enjoy themselves!
March 9, 2011
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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, March 2015
C. is quite enjoying the Let’s Roll Engineers class and looks forward to it every week.
May 1, 2015
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
Ritchie Park E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Storybook Science, March 2015
J. enjoyed your class very much! We will try the canister pop this weekend. We still use the volcano. Many thanks !
May 1, 2015
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2011
My son G. adored this after school program. I have never seen him more excited about anything before. He loves Legos and now, loves programming robots. This is a brilliant program and we will definitely be interested in anything else you have to offer.
October 9, 2011
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
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
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
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
Sligo E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2013
My daughter told me sadly that next week is the last week … She doesn’t want it to end! She obviously has really enjoyed herself. Thanks for all you have done.
November 9, 2013
Pine Crest E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2013
[My son] T. asked me to tell you that he made a game by himself.It’s called Cat’s Game. He’s recommending that you play the game because it is really good! 😉 Thanks for a great [class]!November 9, 2013
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
[My son] said he loved it! … He said the class was awesome (his words!) and that the instructor was very nice and he had a lot of fun. He can’t wait to go back next Tuesday. 🙂November 3, 2015
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2014
Thanks so much for the update! Looks like a lot of fun. R. said it was awesome and he can’t wait until next week’s class. I appreciate how organized you are too 🙂
June 11, 2014
McDonogh School parent, Owings Mills, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2014
Thanks for the updates and photos…I know G. loves the class!
June 11, 2014
National Presbyterian School parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Storybook Science, September 2014
H. has been having an awesome time in Storybook Science … and I enjoy getting more details so I know what was so much fun! Thanks for all you do.
October 23, 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
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
My son J. had a blast – thank you!
October 23, 2014
Beverly Farms E.S. parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
Thank you. My kids are really enjoying your class and would like to continue.
May 1, 2015
Forcey Christian School Parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Young Engineers, November 2013
She enjoyed the class and it sparked her interest each time she went. Comment from Parent Satisfaction Survey.
November 9, 2013
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Crime Science
My daughter loved the class….gender did not make a difference. Both my husband and I are science people so we expect our girl to also be a science person–and she is.It was exciting to solve the crime. She loved the class, and we were thrilled that she wasn’t the only girl.
March 9, 2011
Wood Acres ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Lego Robotics, January 2014
“Thank you for the feedback , great to hear you have had a successful first session! My boys were thrilled and are looking forward to the alligator session next week! Thank you!”
March 2, 2014
Chevy Chase E.S., Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, June 2014
Thanks so much for your class. My son, G., loved it.
June 11, 2014
Mater Dei parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
My son J. had a GREAT time. Thank you! Very excited for this opportunity for him!
November 3, 2015
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Early Engineers, October 2015
Thank you. [My daughter] loved it today!
November 3, 2015
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
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Young Engineers, Spring 2011
Thanks for your emails and the pics!! P. came home beaming and saying it was so fun. He eagerly told me that triangles are the best for construction– a new lesson, learned through experience.
May 9, 2011
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
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2011
Thanks so much for doing such a great job teaching the class. C. really enjoyed it, learned, and is already looking forward to the next one. We appreciate your patience and skill.
October 9, 2011
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
Bannockburn E.S. aide, Bannockburn, Ill. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2015
I want to share what a wonderful job [your instructor] did … I was especially impressed with the manner in which he worked to make the class inclusive and meaningful for a student with special needs.
May 1, 2015
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
Mater Dei parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
Thank you so much for a great day. B. hasn’t stopped talking about his Robotics class since he got home! Excellent work!
November 3, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Mindstorms, September 2013
Thank you again for your work teaching this fun class!
October 9, 2013
St. Patrick’s School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, September 2014
Thank you for the email about today’s class. J. and K. thought class was really fun!
October 23, 2014
Georgian Forest E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
I think it was a great class for [my daughter]. She had fun and learned a lot! What a great introduction to science and engineering!
December 9, 2010
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
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
Ardmore E.S. parent, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
My daughter D. came home excited about .. how they made the robot lion stand, sit, roar, and chew … Thank you for keeping her intrigued and learning.
October 23, 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
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
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
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md., 2014
Your camp is great … My son started out just [morning] camp but liked it so well he wanted to stay for the full day.
July 9, 2014
Thunder Hill E.S. parent, Columbia, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2013
D. has LOVED your class! Thank you for the detailed reports, fun pictures, and for getting the kids so involved!
May 9, 2013
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Mindstorms, May 2014
I think this class was great! THANK YOU for doing such an excellent job.
June 11, 2014
Oak View E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2015
Thanks. She is very happy in this club.
May 1, 2015
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
Keep offering the camps – great summer camp option, will repeat again next year for both my boys!
July 9, 2014
Forcey Christian parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Mindstorms, March 2012
My son R. came home incredibly excited about his first meeting. He’s always loved Legos and has an affinity for science, math and engineering. He said this is the best activity he’s ever done.
March 9, 2012
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