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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
Garrett Park ES parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, February 2014
D. is loving the class this time around as much as last time, so thanks for always doing such a wonderful job in there!
March 2, 2014
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
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
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
Parent, Kensington Parkwood E.S., Kensington, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2016
Thanks for a great class this winter! W. has really enjoyed learning Scratch through Great Adventure Lab at KP. W. is psyched to show his game at the KP Science Fair in April!
March 19, 2016
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
National Presbyterian parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Storybook Science, February 2015
My kids have had a wonderful time in your class – learned a lot and had a great deal of fun – thank you!
May 1, 2015
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
Bannockburn E.S. after school activity coordinator, Bannockburn, Ill. Class: Lego Robotics, June 2014
Thank you so much for all your hard work at Bannockburn! Your class got rave reviews and we are excited to offer more classes in the fall.You were terrific!
June 11, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Intro to Robotics, November 2015
M. couldn’t stop talking about the class last night. He is so excited about the new Legos! Thank you for taking the time to send the amazing description below. We are looking forward to hearing more from M. – and you!
November 7, 2015
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
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
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2013
D. LOVES your class!! He spoke about it all night, so thanks so much for making it so fun and interesting!
October 9, 2013
Westbrook E.S. club coordinator, Bethesda, Md. Class: Mindstorms
Thank you for these awesome updates and pictures. … I am a big believer in this type of STEM programming and so pleased to be part of bringing it to Westbrook through the PTA. The kids are learning a lot from you!
May 9, 2013
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
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
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Space Engineers, November 2015
D. … really enjoys the class!”
November 3, 2015
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2013
He loves it! His favorite activities are the volcano, the racing cars, and the telephone. Laura is fantastic and does a great job answering the questions and making science fun for the kids!
June 9, 2013
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
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
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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2013
You have really made this a wonderful class. … C. loves fossils and everything dinosaur and his photo shows him totally engaged.
October 9, 2013
Wyngate ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics February 2014
H. is delighted … He told me this morning he wished it could be Lego Robotics every day! He has never been willing to try it before so I am thrilled that it is such a great experience for him.
March 2, 2014
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
Pine Crest E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, December 2014
[My son] O. has been loving the class. He had a great time with catapults yesterday. We hope to enroll him in future programs. Thanks for sharing the pics and details …
December 17, 2014
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
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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2014
Thank you for the updates! [My daughter] is really enjoying the class so far 🙂
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
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
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
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
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
My son J. had a blast – thank you!
October 23, 2014
Northfield E.S. parent, Ellicott City, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2015
K. was so excited about what he did yesterday he didn’t even realize he was eating a healthy dinner. 🙂 Sounds like things are really coming together.”
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
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
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2014
Thank you for all of these updates. Our daughter A. really enjoys the class and the little projects. As she says, “Thursday is Storybook Science Day!”
December 17, 2014
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
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
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
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 camp parent, Woodlin E.S. venue, Silver Spring, Md., 2014
This was my daughter’s first experience with The Great Adventure Lab and she was only willing to attend because of the girls-only session, and really enjoyed being in a group of all girls.
July 9, 2014
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
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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, April 2014
[My daughter] really enjoyed this whole series, even more than we expected she would. Each Friday she told us in MUCH detail what she learned.June 11, 2014
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
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics A, April 2015
This is fantastic—thank you! … My son really enjoyed the first session and is looking forward to next week. Thank you so much!!!!”
May 1, 2015
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Electronics, March 2015
Z. really enjoyed the electronics class.
May 1, 2015
Cold Spring E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2013
Thanks so much for a great class. [My daughter] A. came home happy and excited.
October 9, 2013
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
Murch E.S. parent, Washington D.C. Class: Space Engineers, October 2015
It was a great pleasure watching you and the kids launch all of the rockets. I loved that squeal of excitement after every launch, which never got old for anyone there, including the parents. Thank you for making science so much fun!
November 3, 2015
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
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
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
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
Robert Frost M.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Mindstorms, April 2015
I was very impressed with the first class. Your instructors were very professional and did a fantastic job with the kids.
May 1, 2015
St. Patrick’s School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
So fun! J. loved building the catapult. Thank you.
October 23, 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
E.L. Haynes Charter School parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
Awesome! My son, A., raved about it!!!
May 1, 2015
