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
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
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
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
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
Communication was great, thanks. L. LOVED the camp. She couldn’t stop talking about it in the evenings. She had a great time and I expect her to be back next year 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
Dufief E.S. parent, Gaithersburg, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, November 2013
This class was fantastic for my 3rd grade son. He enjoyed the simple introduction to programming and building.
November 9, 2013
Host of private class, D.C. Class: Mindstorms, October 2013
Thanks for working with this group–N. is loving the program.
November 9, 2013
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
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
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
Ardmore E.S. parent, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
[My daughter and son] came home excited about what they learned and explained the entire process in detail.I am looking forward to hearing [more of] my little engineers’ reports.
October 23, 2014
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
My son, A., absolutely loves this class and has asked to continue it. What are the options for after school or weekend classes going forward?
November 7, 2015
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
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 Kaveesh 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
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
Peabody Primary parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, March 2015
Thank you for sending [notes home after class]! By the way, I. LOVED the class!
May 1, 2015
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
Both of my kids love science so this just kept them going!
July 9, 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
Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, June 2015
Every time I picked up my son from class the room was a hive of activity full of the excitement that only comes with implementing newfound knowledge. He was thrilled with every project they made…. Thank you for inspiring my son!
June 18, 2014
Rock View E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
All I have to say is that my son was soooo excited when he came home from this class! It was all he talked about that night.
April 9, 2011
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
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
Bradley Hills parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Young Engineers, November 2013
P. decided to make another egg drop device this weekend. No restrictions on materials but he did it 100% on his own. Just tested it off a six-foot ladder – first him, then me for more height, onto grass and then concrete – and we could NOT get the egg to break. He finally got Continue Reading
November 9, 2013
Oakland Terrace E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2014
M. is having a great time in class! Thanks!
December 17, 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
Peabody E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, October 2014
My son S. is enjoying the Early Engineers class.
October 23, 2014
Dayton Oaks E.S. parent, Dayton Oaks, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2014
“My son is J. … is having a blast!!! Thanks for the pictures and updates!! I greatly appreciate it since I work full time and never get to participate to often with the kids’ school activities.”
March 17, 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
St. Patrick’s Catholic School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, February 2014
Thank you for your excellent communication. … So nice to be able to talk to my son about specifics, and keep up on what’s being done in each session.
March 2, 2014
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming
Thanks for making SCRATCH fun.
June 9, 2013
Murch E.S. Parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, January 2015
Thank you so much. Tuesday is D.’s favorite day and it’s Lego Robotics that he likes most. I appreciate your hard work.
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
Girls Get Science summer camp parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
The hovercraft ride was such a hit that if I ever book a birthday party with you, we must have that for the attendees. The invention lab was fantastic and I loved what my girl made each day. Even I learnt so much – there is actually such a thing as conductive thread. How cool Continue Reading
July 9, 2014
Fulton E.S. parent, Fulton, Md. Class: Storybook Science, September 2014
Thank you! Both J. and L. enjoyed it, and L. even brought his unfinished [project] to before-care today to keep working on it 🙂
October 23, 2014
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
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
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, April 2014
Thank you for this great update-it’s so nice to have parent updates directly from the program (my kids are very vague on details!). Sounds like a great class!
June 11, 2014
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Robo Challenge 1, Oct. 2013
You are doing a great job, and A. can’t wait for weekly meetings! We only wish this class lasted much longer…
October 9, 2013
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Young Engineers
Thank you so much for sending these [photos from class] — they are wonderful! My son was really excited to tell me all about the class.
May 6, 2011
Coordinator, Viers Mill E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2016
It was a great class and I am happy everything went so smoothly on the first day. The kids loved it! -Mary Gregory, after school activities coordinator.
March 19, 2016
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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, February 2015
Thanks!” Sounds like the kids had such a fun time.
May 1, 2015
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
Gorman Crossing E.S. parent, North Laurel, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2014
My daughter R. loves this class. Thanks for the updates!
June 11, 2014
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
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
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thank you! J. had a great time today in 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
Peabody Primary parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Storybook Duplo, March 2015
The class sounds great! I know my son T. is really enjoying it.
May 1, 2015
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
John Hanson French Immersion parent, Oxon Hill, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, May 2014
Brilliant minds at work. THANKS for letting us plug in. H comments: Mom, Mom, I love that Legos class. It’s really fun. I like building. Wish we could do more.
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
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
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
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
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
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
J. is loving this class! Thank you!
May 1, 2015
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2013
Thank you. P. is always so excited and full of ideas after this class. He loves it.
May 9, 2013
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
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