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

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

Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
J. is loving this class! Thank you!
May 1, 2015

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

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

Peabody E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, October 2014
My son S. is enjoying the Early Engineers class.
October 23, 2014

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

Rock Creek Forest E.S. parent, Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
Thank you … for the great work! This sounds like a fabulous class and L. was glowing with excitement when he came home … They are programming! Amazing!
June 9, 2013

Thunder Hill E.S. parent, Columbia, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2015
I appreciate the measures you take to ensure my son’s, as well as the other children with food allergies, well being.
May 1, 2015

Parent, Somerset E.S., Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, February 2016
A. is very excited to show me the program next week. He has enjoyed the class!
March 19, 2016

Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, January 2015
C. is so excited about the class. He had used Scratch at home with us a bit in the past and now he’s been asking to use [Scratch] every day.
January 20, 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

Wood Acres E.S. After school Coordinator, Bethesda, Md. Event: Space Night
Your tables were highly popular – the kids just wouldn’t leave! You were excellent as a room contributor and educator. Well done!”
June 11, 2014

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

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

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

Bradley Hills ES, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2014
“[My son] loves your class. Thank you!”
March 2, 2014

Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
Thank you for such a thorough email. My daughter had a fantastic time and told me she can’t wait until next week!!! Thank you.
October 23, 2014

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

Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2014
Thanks for teaching the class. C. really enjoyed it.
June 11, 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

Forcey Christian parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2015
Thank you very much. A. enjoyed so much. We hope to retire once he creates the next big app/game.
November 7, 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

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

Sligo Creek E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Crime Science, Spring 2011
I really, really hope your program returns next school year. M. LOVED it. I also enjoyed reading about the adventures.
May 9, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

Bethesda E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, May 2014
Thank you for working with the children at BE. T. absolutely loves his Lego Robotics classes.
June 11, 2014

Parent, Viers Mill E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2016
Thank you for all of the detailed information about each class along with pictures! My child is really enjoying it.
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

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

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

Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
According to my child, best after school class he’s taken. E. thought his teacher was very nice and smart. Loved the detailed email synopses …
December 17, 2014

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

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

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

Burning Tree ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, January 2014
“[My daughter] has been talking about your first class enthusiastically and showed me how to make a paper airplane that flips! … Thank you for including the photos of the kids from class!”
March 2, 2014

Parent of Camp GrAd Lab camper, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
I think your camp is wonderful, and he will definitely return next year!
July 9, 2014

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

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

Host of private class, D.C. Class: Mindstorms, October 2013
Thanks for working with this group–N. is loving the program.
November 9, 2013

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

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 parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2013
My son B. loves the class. It’s his favorite part of the week… Thanks very much.
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, 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

Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Space Engineers, November 2015
Well done! I really appreciate what you are doing. V. is very enthusiastic about this class. He tells me about it every time.
November 7, 2015

Kipling E.S. parent, Deerfield, Ill. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, April 2015
J. is so excited about this class! Thank you for the updates. He now has decided he wants to be a robotics engineer 🙂
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

Parent, Concord Hill, Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Storybook Science, March 2016
Thanks for the recap and the great suggestions on where to go. J. continues to love the class, asking me after each one when he gets to go again. Thanks for your great work!
March 19, 2016

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

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

Westbrook E.S. parent, Class: Storybook Science, January 2015
[My son] takes Storybook Science at the after-school program at Westbrook and absolutely loves it.
May 1, 2015

Luxmanor ES parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
“Thank you! A. is really enjoying the experience!”
March 2, 2014

Forcey Christian School Parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, April 2013
A. absolutely loves the class. And the things he brings home –he will go in detail explaining what he did. I can’t even get him to do that for his regular school work –lol.
June 20, 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

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

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