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
Bond Mill E.S. parent, Laurel, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, April 2014
Thank you, My son was very excited about what he learned. Keep up the good work.
June 11, 2014
Metropolitan Nursery School parent, Washington D.C. Class: Early Engineers, October 2015
Thanks for the email last night; [My daughter] loves the class and we are looking forward to the next few classes.
November 3, 2015
Chevy Chase E.S. parent, Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, December 2014
My daughter C. had an absolute blast with this. She cannot wait for the next session. She loved every minute of it. Thanks so much.
December 17, 2014
Viers Mill E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, November 2014
[My sons] LOVE the class! Wish all of their classes were as fun and instructional as yours.December 17, 2014
Garrett Park E.S. Parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, April 2014
A. LOVED class yesterday! He was so proud of the work – talked about the ‘baby’ type of legos ( now I wish I hadn’t given away all my Duplos) – that they were actually great to work with. Thank you!
June 11, 2014
Rosemary Hills E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
Thanks again for this fantastic program. Nicky said yesterday’s was the best yet session–and he has loved every one! I have been raving about your program to everyone who will listen in this area.
June 9, 2013
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2014
[My sons] love it. We found the Scratch website at home this afternoon and they are excited to “get to work”. Thank you for making the class such an enjoyable learning experience.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
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
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
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Electronics, February 2013
Thank you for your updates — it is so impressive what you’re doing and J. is loving it.
June 10, 2013
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
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, East Silver Spring E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Intro to Robotics, February 2016
My son was thrilled about this class before it started and was even more excited after class today. He had a great time, had lots of information to share with me and my husband afterwards and he is excited about next week and what you will all do.
March 19, 2016
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2014
[My son] is very excited about the class.October 23, 2014
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
Both my daughters did the class and they loved goingeach week! I feel it opens them up to different paths for girls then what are normally offered to them!
December 9, 2010
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
Thank you so much for making this a wonderful class for J.! He is really enjoying it!
October 23, 2014
Our Lady of Mercy parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2015
Thank you so much! Thank you for the pictures, also, and for letting my son B. join the last class. He enjoyed it and P. did, too!”
May 1, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, March 2015
This is great – thanks! Our son R. really loves the class.
May 1, 2015
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2012
These emails are great! I really appreciate your taking the time to inform us of the class activities. My son really enjoys this class and your professional management and execution has really impressed me too. Thanks for setting a high bar for how after school activities should be run.
October 9, 2012
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
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
Thanks for the detailed description of the class and the fun pictures. I really appreciate the time you took to write. It will be fun to talk to our son about the different types of gears. At the same time, we (the parents) learn, too. He had a great time and is looking forward to Continue Reading
November 3, 2015
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
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
Parent, East Silver Spring E.S., Silver Spring, Md. February 2016
I don’t think any of the previous [afterschool] instructors have sent emails about the classes so this is extremely helpful! I really appreciate it. My daughter B. loved the first robotics class! Thanks again.
March 19, 2016
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
Montgomery Housing Partnership, club coordinator. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2013
“Thanks so much. The kids really enjoyed themselves We are grateful for the program and you giving the kids so much to look forward too.”
November 9, 2013
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
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
Ritchie Park E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Storybook Science, February 2015
J. really enjoys this class and I love the approach you take to teaching science. It really brings it to life and gets them to think differently about the world around them. Have a great weekend!
May 1, 2015
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
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
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
Fields Road E.S. parent, Gaithersburg, Md., Class: Lego Robotics, December 2014
[My son] A. has been thoroughly enjoying the Lego Robotics class. Thank you.December 17, 2014
Private class parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Mindstorms, March 2015
I cannot describe to you how much fun P. had in the class.
May 1, 2015
Fields Road E.S. parent, Gaithersburg, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
[My son] H. had only positive things to say. These sorts of activities are empowering to kids and give them confidence to learn anything …December 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
Forest Knolls E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2014
Class went great. I got to stop in a few times to see the Lego Robotics class myself and the kids were so happy and engaged. I loved it.”
June 11, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Class: 3-D design, November 2014
[My son] G. is really excited with all the possibilities with the 3d design! … Thanks for all the updates!December 17, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, April 2014
Wanted to let you know that [my son] really enjoyed Lego Engineers. It’s the only after school activity that he’s consistently looked forward to every week. It’s a great program.
June 11, 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
Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, March 2014
E. told me when he got home that he had so much fun building a straw house. So glad to know he had a blast!
March 17, 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
Wonders Child Care [@Somerset E.S.] Club Coordinator Ebony Ellis, Chevy Chase, Md.
Whatever class dates you have are fine with me. You have a great program so it will fill up no matter what day it’s offered. (June 2013)
June 27, 2013
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
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2015
The first thing A. did at pick-up today was to open his backpack so he could show me what he made in class–it was the highlight of our evening at home, too! I look forward to seeing more projects and talking to him about the class in the coming weeks.
November 3, 2015
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Young Engineers, June 2014
[My son] really enjoyed it — he was frustrated when his designs didn’t work but excited to be learning so much about how to make them better!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
Peabody E.S. parent, Washington, D.C., Class: Early Engineers, October 2014
[My daughter] tends to ask about this class mid-week in anticipation. As a parent, I love this. .. [My daughter and son] are both enjoying your class. Thank you for all you do!October 23, 2014
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2014
[My daughter] LOVES the class! She has been really looking forward to it, and I’m happy it went so well.October 23, 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
Dayton Oaks E.S. parent, Dayton, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2014
Wow, those [photos] look great! … Thank you so much for teaching B. He really enjoyed this class!
June 11, 2014
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed this class.
October 23, 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
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
Girls Get Science camp parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
Girls say the pacing was good, instructors were knowledgeable and helpful … You did a great job with everything. I am amazed at the amount of resources you had to manage and according to my girls, you did it very well. Thanks.
July 9, 2014
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
College Gardens E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2015
Thanks for sending these terrific and detailed updates! It helps me understand quite a bit. [My son] is enjoying your class very much.
November 3, 2015
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thank you for these emails. My son is really enjoying this class.
October 23, 2014
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