Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
It was a great week, my kid LOVED it. So much so we went back this week. … his counselors have been great…
July 9, 2014
St. Patrick’s Catholic School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, November 2014
Thank you for leading the class. J. really enjoyed going each week. Thanks also for checking about his ride home yesterday.
December 17, 2014
Bannockburn E.S. class coordinator, Bannockburn, Ill. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
What great photos….and how informative are these follow up newsletters from the robotics instructor?…. So happy w/ this after school program 🙂
May 1, 2015
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming Jr., October 2015
Thanks! O. loved the class, and is excited to come back.
November 3, 2015
Kensington Parkwood E.S. Parent, South Kensington, Md. Class: Mindstorms, November 2013
Thanks for doing such a great job with the kids – A. looks forward to it every week- and hasn’t complained once about being the only girl in class.”
November 9, 2013
Lakewood E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, June 2013
[My son] really enjoyed the class! He didn’t have a favorite, but he enjoyed both sessions of Robo Challenge and was sad to see it end.June 9, 2013
Gorman Crossing E.S. parent, Laurel, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
Thank YOU for such a positive experience for my son, S. I appreciate the emails. Much appreciated!
December 17, 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
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
Thunder Hill E.S. parent, Columbia, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2013
The pictures are great! A. was very exited when he got home and told us all about the hungry alligator. … Thanks for doing such a wonderful job with the children!
November 9, 2013
Girls Get Science camp parent, Silver Spring, Md., 2014
She absolutely loves science and this made her love it even more. We will definitely be returning next year.
July 9, 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 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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Lego, October 2015
Thank you for a great class. My son, A., definitely enjoyed himself and gave us a full report each week on the activities of the class. He is sad to see it end and hopes to meet up with you in a future class.
November 3, 2015
Northfield E.S. Parent, Ellicott City, Md. Class: Lego Robotics November 2013
LOVE getting all the fun pictures and stories! My son T. proclaims this is one of the best parts of his week. Wanted you to know how much we appreciate you.
November 9, 2013
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
Viers Mill E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, November 2014
My [kindergarten] daughter [is] always excited to bring home her experiments and her interest in science grows more and more each day… Thanks for all you do!
December 17, 2014
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
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Young Engineers
This was an outstanding experience for [my daughter]. She was extremely enthusiastic about it, enjoyed it tremendously, loved her instructors, and learned a great deal. It has helped reinforce her ambitions to pursue STEM activities. After seeing how excited she was about this club, and after she asked me to come and see it in action, Continue Reading
June 9, 2012
Beverly Farms E.S. parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Early Engineers, October 2013
Thank you for such a great experience. A. had a blast!
November 9, 2013
Bethesda E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, April 2013
C. came home raving about how “awesome” class was — told me all about his plane and how it poised for takeoff and had a moving propeller! He loved the first class and can’t wait for next week. He thinks he might like to be an engineer, so this is a rong>very cool experience for Continue Reading
April 22, 2013
Wood Acres E.S. club coordinator Reid Lewis, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2012
Thanks! You and your team were impressive today! And the children were totally engrossed in their project. Well done.
June 9, 2013
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
Our Lady of Mercy parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, March 2015
Thank you for everything! It was a great program.
May 1, 2015
Montgomery Housing Partnership activity coordinator, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science
I am really impressed with your work thus far. Keep it up.
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
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
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
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
Kensington Parkwood parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Electronics, February 2012
This morning [my son] constructed his radio out of his snap circuits. He especially loved receiving stations with different languages. Obviously, your class left a lasting impression!
June 10, 2013
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
Westover E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, May 2013
He loves the class, and it gives him motivation to go to school on Mondays. He’s really interested in Robotics and loves learning about science. He can’t wait to do another class.
June 9, 2013
Parent, Murch E.S., Washington, D.C. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2016
Thank you for the updates. It’s great to be able to learn more about what’s happening in these sessions. J. was showing us yesterday what he learned on the software we downloaded to one of our iPads – he’s having a great time.
March 19, 2016
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
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
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
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
This camp … was very good. I was very impressed. [My son] went to Camp Invention the next week and it did not compare – The Great Adventure Lab was better. Thank you!
July 9, 2014
National Presbyterian activity coordinator, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, October 2015
I don’t know what else he teaches, but the kids absolutely LOVE him. I’ve had two parents approach me about his class just in the past week.
November 3, 2015
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
Parent, National Presbyterian, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2016
I really enjoy reading about these sessions and I know T. is enjoying the projects. Thanks for bringing this program to the school!
March 19, 2016
Girls Get Science summer camp parent, Silver Spring, Md. July 2014
She was very excited about each of her projects and begged for us to sign her up for the next week.
July 9, 2014
Coordinator, Whetstone E.S., Gaithersburg, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, March 2016
Thanks! The kids had a lot of fun with you! -Activity Coordinator Linda von Wernitz
March 19, 2016
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: Storybook Science, October 2013
This is wonderful! Thank you very much for taking the time to give us details about the class of the week, and even tips on how to continue the lesson with our own field trips to your suggested locations.
October 9, 2013
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, September 2013
Sounds like a fun and challenging time! [My daughter] K. is really enjoying the class. Thanks for keeping us updated!
October 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
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thank you. The boys had so much fun it was a pleasure to watch! Thank you so much!”
October 23, 2014
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dufief E.S. parent, Gaithersburg, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, November 2013
The instructor was excellent, always prepared … engaging, … has great personality to work with kids and understands kids well.
November 9, 2013
Parent, Viers Mill E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2016
Thanks so much! J. is loving your class.
March 19, 2016
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
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
Westover E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Young Engineers, May 2013
[My daughter] has really been loving all of the fun experiments! Her favorites have been the egg drop project, the catapult, and the bridge! She is learning a lot and is very excited about the class each week!May 9, 2013
Maryvale E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2015
Very happy to have passionate people about science and engineering like you teaching our son K. about robotics – he’s a budding engineer and I am sure he will learn a great deal.
November 3, 2015
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
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