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Activity Guide winter 2019

                                          SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CIVIC BALLET

                                         THE NUTCRACKER
                                                 Fri 12/21 at 7pm
                                         Sat 12/22 at 1pm & 7pm
                                                (More info on back cover)

                                          2018 Year in Review
                                                                   pg. 1

                                          Resident Registration
                                         begins December 3rd!
                                          Register at www.ssf.net
Activity Guide winter 2019 - South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department - City of South San Francisco
welcome
                                                                                    Kimberly Morrison, Assistant           Pre-Schools
 table of contents                                                                    Supervisor Child Care
                                                                                    Mike Mulkerrins, Facilities & Sports
                                                                                                                           Siebecker Center
                                                                                                                           510 Elm Court
                                                                                    Erin O’Brien, Classes                  (650) 875-6979
 Child Care (Licensed Preschool & Afterschool)..............04                      Joshua Richardson, Parks               Westborough Pre-School
                                                                                    Devin Stenhouse, Aquatics              (Westborough & Galway)
 Pre-School Classes........................................................06
                                                                                                                           (650) 875-6980 and
 (Art, School Readiness, Karate, Enrichment, etc.)                                  Coordinators                           (650) 875-6998
 Youth Classes.................................................................08   Kasey Jo Cullinan, Child Care          Little Steps
                                                                                    Danele Dixon, Child Care               520 Tamarack Lane
 (Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Enrichment, etc.)                                       Elisia Espinoza, Child Care            (650) 877-8540
 Music Classes.................................................................12   Laura Gigi, Seniors
 (Guitar, Piano, Ukelele, etc.)                                                     Diana Gonzalez, Child Care             After School Recreation Programs
                                                                                    Austin Navarro, Facilities             Monte Verde Elementary School
 Teen/Adult Classes........................................................16       Brian Noce, Aquatics                   2551 St. Cloud Drive, San Bruno
 (Cooking, Exercise and Fitness, Dance,                                             Cristina Rodriguez, Child Care         (650) 742-0613
 Specialty Classes, etc.)                                                           Francisco Rodriguez, Child Care        Ponderosa Elementary School
                                                                                    Marianna Roman, Adult Day Care         295 Ponderosa Road
 Tennis Facilities & Classes.............................................28         Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts            (650) 873-1096
                                                                                    Bill Stridbeck, Sports                 Spruce Elementary School
 Youth & Adult Sports.....................................................32                                               501 Spruce Avenue
                                                                                    Administrative Support                 (650) 873-0924
 Aquatics: Classes & Programs.......................................34
                                                                                    Susan Filereto, Kari Jung,             Buri Buri Elementary School
 Senior Services: Classes & Programs............................40                  Marie Patea, Cristina Simmons          325 Del Monte Avenue
                                                                                                                           (650) 208-1305
 Parks and Recreation Facilities......................................42            Administrative Offices                 REAL Program - Los Cerritos
                                                                                    Municipal Services Building            Elementary School
 Community Services......................................................43
                                                                                    33 Arroyo Drive                        201 W. Orange Avenue
 Department Information...............................................44            (650) 829-3800                         (650) 875-6906
                                                                                    Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm             REAL Program - Martin
 Facility and Park Guide & Map......................................46                                                     Elementary School
                                                                                    Magnolia Recreation Center             35 School Street
 Registration Form..........................................................48      601 Grand Ave                          (650) 875-6905
 Registration Information................................................49         (650) 829-3820
                                                                                                                           Parks and Facilities Administration
 Special Events..................................................back cover         Terrabay Gymnasium &                   Corporation Yard
                                                                                    Recreation Center                      550 North Canal Street
                                                                                    1121 South San Francisco Drive         (650) 829-3837
Programs January-March 2019                 Brochure Printed November 2018          (650) 829-4680
                                                                                                                           SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
City Council                               Paula Claudine Hobson-Coard,             Westborough Recreation Building        FRIENDS OF PARKS AND
Liza Normandy, Mayor                       Jessica Madrid Nickle,                   2380 Galway Drive                      RECREATION
Karyl Matsumoto,                           Florida Ventura, Amethyst Monce          (650) 875-6981                         Judy Bush, President/
  Mayor Pro Tempore                                                                                                          Co-Treasurer
                                           Meets the third Thursday of each         Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation          Eddie Flores, Vice President
Mark N. Addiego, Councilmember
                                           month at the Municipal Services          Building                               Linda Grassi, Co-Treasurer
Richard A. Garbarino,
                                           Building, Betty Weber Room at            Orange Memorial Park                   Greg Mediati, Ex-Officio
  Councilmember
                                           6:30pm. The public is invited to         781 Tennis Drive                       Marie Patea, Secretary
Pradeep Gupta, Ph.D.,
                                           attend.                                  (650) 875-6900                         Betty Battaglia, Director
  Councilmember
                                                                                    Office Hours: M-F                      Dan DeNardi, Director
                                           Professional Staff                       8:00am - 5:00pm                        Ruth DeNardi, Director
City Manager
                                           Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks                                                Jeannette Holt, Director
Mike Futrell
                                             and Recreation                         Orange Pool                            Richard Holt, Director
                                           Greg Mediati, Parks Manager              1 West Orange Avenue (Corner of        John Sanna, Director
Parks & Recreation Commission
                                           Brian Crume, Facility Manager            Orange Avenue and Tennis Drive)
Sean Garrone, Betty Battaglia,
                                           Angela Duldulao, Recreation              (650) 875-6973                         Brochure Subscription
Richard Holt, Kristy Camacho,
                                             Manager                                Office Hours: M-F                      Would you like to have the
Bill Lock, Eddie Flores, Robert Uy
                                           Jacob Gilchrist, Landscape               8:00am - 5:00pm                        brochure delivered direct to
Meets the third Tuesday of each              Architect                                                                     your home by first-class mail?
month at the Municipal Services            Danielle Sanderson, Business             Community Learning Center              Cost is $5.00/per year. Use
Building in the Community Room               Manager                                520 Tamarack Lane                      registration form, barcode
at 7:00pm. The public is invited                                                    (650) 877-8540                         #ADBS-901
to attend.                                 Parks and Recreation Supervisors
                                           Laura Armanino, Child Care               Senior Center
Cultural Arts Commission                   Kelli Jo Cullinan, Seniors               Magnolia 601 Grand Avenue
Cassandra Woo, Shane Looper,               Brandon Cutajar, Parks                   (650) 829-3820
Lenita Boldenweck,                         Alex Henry, Building Maintenance         Adult Day Care 601 Grand
                                                                                    Avenue (650) 829-3824
Activity Guide winter 2019 - South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department - City of South San Francisco
Parks and Recreation Department
                                                    calendar Year in Review - 2018
Each year in the winter issue of the Activity Guide the Parks and Recreation Department provides the public with
a summary of projects and activities for the calendar year, and reflects upon the extent to which they accomplish
the Department’s core mission:
Provide opportunities for physical, cultural, and social well-being; ensure effective development,
scheduling, use and maintenance of public facilities, parks, and open space; and deliver services
in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

While we are proud of the accomplishments summarized in this            • Easter Egg Hunt                        Office)
issue, we invite you to review and evaluate our performance. We         • Fiestas Patrias (*Sur San           • Senior Health Fair
are accountable to the community, and welcome your feedback,              Francisco Unidos)                    • Senior Pancake Breakfast
                                                                        • Friends of Liberty Park Dedication     (*Police Department)
either directly to staff, or through one of our advisory bodies,
                                                                        • General Art Show/Karaoke Night       • Senior Picnic (*Fire Department)
described below.
                                                                        • Halloween Extravaganza               • Senior Volunteer Recognition
                                                                        • Holiday Boutique                       Luncheon
Advisory Bodies                                                         • India Independence Day             • Sign Hill Tree-Lighting Ceremony
                                                                          Ceremony (*City Manager’s              in honor of Childhood Cancer
                                                                          Office)                                Awareness Month (*City
The Parks and Recreation Department is advised by several legislative
                                                                        • Improving Public Places               Manager’s Office)
and volunteer review boards, including: City Council; Parks and           Volunteer Events                     • Streets Alive/Parks Alive
Recreation Commission; Cultural Arts Commission; Beautification         • Junior Giants First Pitch            • Thanksgiving Fun Run
Committee; Youth Sports Advisory Board; and Senior Advisory Board.      • Karate Tournaments                   • Valentine’s Day Social for Seniors
                                                                        • Memorial Day Celebration             • Wreath Making Workshop
Co-Sponsored Groups/Non-Profit Support                                  • Movie Nights in the Park               (*Improving Public Places)
                                                                        • Middle School Dances                 • Youth Art Show (*SSFUSD)
                                                                        • Nutcracker Ballet                    • Youth Baseball Opening Day
The Department co-sponsors a number of non-profit community             • Paint Night (*Friends of Parks        Parade
organizations that provide thousands of hours of volunteer                & Recreation)                        • Youth Government Day
service to support recreational and enrichment opportunities for        • Photography Exhibit                    (*SSFUSD, City Manager’s Office)
residents. Co-sponsored groups include: Youth Baseball Managers         • Preschool Graduation Ceremony        *Sponsoring or partner department,
                                                                        •S anta Comes to Town (*Chamber        non-profit, or agency
Association, Youth Baseball Shetland/Pinto/Mustang/Pee Wee
                                                                          of Commerce, City Manager’s
League, American Association of Retired People (AARP), Ballet
Folklorico Infantil de South San Francisco, Aquatics Club, United
Youth Soccer Club, the Historical Society, the South San Francisco
                                                                        Special Event and Program Highlights
Mothers Club and Italian American Citizens Club.

The Friends of Parks and Recreation is a special non-profit group       concert in the park
that undertakes membership drives and fundraising efforts to            Concert in the Park, the City’s largest annual event produced by
support city programs. They also serve as volunteers at numerous        the Parks and Recreation Department, took place on Saturday,
Parks and Recreation events. For the past several years the group       September 22 and was enjoyed by over 6,000 individuals. Guests
has funded the purchase of special furnishings and equipment,           were treated to performances by the El Camino High School and
sponsored free drop-in Recreation classes, sponsored scholarships       South San Francisco High School jazz bands. The special addition
to college students, and donated to local schools and community         of a Family Fun Zone provided many family-friendly activities to
groups. We hope you consider being a Friend!                            the community. The event was topped off with a performance by
                                                                        renowned Latin rock band, Malo. This event including all activities
Recreation Events and Programs                                          were provided free of charge to the community!

                                                                        New Art Show Events
The Department offers and provides support for a variety of special     The Cultural Arts Commission successfully hosted two newly-themed
events for the community. Events in 2018 included:                      art shows this year: (1) Karaoke Night in conjunction with the annual
• Arbor Day Celebration             • Civic Ballet Spring Showcase      General Art Show in May, and (2) a Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the
• Alta Loma Park Playground        • Coastal Clean-Up                 Dead) themed art show in October.
  Ribbon Cutting                      (*Beautification Committee)
• Chinese National Day Flag        • Concert in the Park               New Recreation Software - CivicRec
  Raising Ceremony (*City           • Cultural Arts Commission BBQ     The Parks and Recreation Department launched CivicRec, a new online
  Manager’s Office)                   Fundraiser                        tool for program registration and facility scheduling. Approximately
• Chinese New Year Celebration     • Day of the Dead/Dia de los
                                                                        $4 million in revenue is collected annually, and thousands of individual
  for Seniors                         Muertos Art Show
                                                                        transactions are processed. Staff is very enthusiastic about the new

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Parks and Recreation Department
    calendar Year in Review - 2018
    features of the software that will streamline processes and enable       In addition, Bimbo Bakeries staff volunteered their time to assist in
    improved accountability and customer service. CivicRec can be            repainting certain areas of the interior pool facility. Bimbo Bakeries’
    accessed at www.ssf.net/rec-catalog.                                     generosity culminated in a surprise treat to over 100 pool guests
                                                                             with free admission to Family Night Rec Swim, complimentary
    Public Art                                                               snacks, and a visit by the company’s mascot, Osito the bear.

                                                                             Program Fundraisers
    The Cultural Arts Commission installed one tile project and three        Concert in the Park featured the sale of “South City” branded
    sculptures that were accompanied by enhanced landscaping by the          t-shirts and baseball caps for $20 each as a fundraiser to benefit
    Parks Division:                                                          enhancements to the new, co-located Community Center and
    •J
      oy, Fun, Laugh, Share, a children’s ceramic tile project by           Library that will be built as part of the plan for the new community
     the Parks and Recreation Department after school program                civic campus to be located at Chestnut and El Camino Real.
     participants, with support by former Cultural Arts Commissioner         These items continue to be on sale at the Parks and Recreation
     Jackie Pettinari who passed away in 2017. This original artwork is      Department office at 33 Arroyo Drive until supplies last. Read our
     dedicated to her memory.                                                update on the New Community Center/Library to hear more about
    •P
      opsicles and Slices of Heaven by artist Craig Gray from Key West,     this exciting project!
     Florida. Both pieces are located in Orange Memorial Park.
    •W
      indswept by artist Brian F. Russell from Arlington, Tennessee,
                                                                             Awards and Recognition
     located on Westborough Boulevard near Highway 280.
                                                                             CPRS District IV Awards
    Fundraisers/Grants/Donations                                             This year’s California Parks and Recreation Society District IV
                                                                             Award recipients included Joe Hunziker, former Seniors Programs
                                                                             Supervisor, who received the Professional Merit Award for his
    Grant Applications                                                       many years of dedicated service to the City; the Senior Program’s
    The department is fortunate to have several significant sources of
                                                                             Adult Day Care, which received the Award of Excellence for
    grant funding for ongoing programs, including Older American Act
                                                                             Recreation Programming; and Judy Bush, who was recognized as
    funding which supports Adult Day Care and senior transportation
                                                                             the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for her involvement with the
    and nutrition ($37,388); State of California ASES funding for After
                                                                             Friends of Parks and Recreation and Improving Public Places.
    School programs at Los Cerritos and Martin School ($148,525); and
    Big Lift funding for the Little Steps Pre-school at the Community        CPRS Statewide Awards
    Learning Center ($200,000). Applications are submitted for               The Senior Program’s Computer Literacy and Internet Competency
    annual renewal; available funding may be in jeopardy in the future.      for Seniors (CLICS), provided by volunteers from Skyline College’s
    City staff are very aggressive about applying for new grant              honor society Beta Theta Omicron, has been awarded the Community
    opportunities, and Parks and Recreation staff participated in many       Service Award of Excellence – Champion of the Community, a
    grant applications in 2018 in an effort to bring new services and        statewide award granted by the California Parks and Recreation
    leverage the City’s general fund. Several applications are pending,      Society. Volunteers hold technology tutoring sessions at Magnolia
    and will be reported in the 2019 Year in Review Report if received.      Center several times throughout the year, teaching seniors about cell
                                                                             phones, laptops, tablets, computers, and social media.
    Sign Hill Habitat Restoration
    San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine, whose District includes           2017 Pacesetter Award
    Sign Hill, has approved a two-year invasive weed removal program,        The South San Francisco Big Lift collaborative, which includes the
    granting $37,800 per year for two years. The program will hire           City of South San Francisco, South San Francisco Unified School
    a part-time Coordinator/Biologist to oversee and coordinate a            District, Peninsula Family Service, and the Institute for Human
    volunteer program to remove invasive plants that threaten the            and Social Development (Head Start), received a national 2017
    sensitive habitat on Sign Hill, and plant native plants that support     Pacesetter award from the Campaign for Grade Level Reading.
    the ecology of the hill.                                                 Little Steps Preschool, operated by the Recreation Division’s
                                                                             Childcare Program, is funded by a Big Lift grant. As a 2017
    San Bruno Mountain Interpretive Program                                  Pacesetter, the Big Lift collaborative is identified as being a leader
    The Habitat Conservation Fund awarded $9,250 to be used for an           among programs aiming to make an impact on early school success
    interpretive program on San Bruno Mountain for underserved youth.        and demonstrating measurable progress in meeting that goal.
    The program will provide youth with a series of hikes in collaboration
    with San Bruno Mountain Watch, culminating in an overnight               Playful City USA Designation
    camping experience at the campground on San Bruno Mountain.              South San Francisco was once again recognized as a Playful City
                                                                             USA community by KaBOOM!, a recreation advocacy non-profit
    Bimbo Bakeries USA Project Sponsorship                                   organization. The Playful City USA program recognizes parks and
    Bimbo Bakeries USA donated $5,300 to the Aquatics Program,               recreation departments who successfully create more playable
    which was used to purchase new lifeguard chairs and pool supplies.       cities. The City was first awarded this designation in 2015.

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Parks and Recreation Department
                                                     calendar Year in Review - 2018
Capital Improvement Projects                                             our Urban Forest
                                                                         The Parks Division has planted over 250 street and park trees as
                                                                         part of an enhanced effort to replant trees stressed and removed
Parks 11 Campaign - Alta Loma Park                                       during the recent drought. Several additional planting efforts
Playground Improvement                                                   are planned for the coming year. In addition, staff and consulting
An initiative titled “Parks 11” was created in 2017 to brand             arborists Davey Resource Group recently began efforts to create
a collection of 11 highly visible parks projects that will be            a citywide Urban Forest Master Plan. The plan will provide the city
accomplished over the next several years in order to inform              and residents with important information on how to best care and
residents of the projects in queue. The initiative celebrated            manage the city’s urban forest.
the completion of its first project on Saturday, April 21, when
approximately 200 residents attended the Alta Loma Park                  Park and Facility Maintenance
Playground Ribbon Cutting event. The event began with a tree
planting event in observance of Arbor Day, and included children’s
                                                                         A wide range of tasks fall under the Park and Facility Maintenance
activities and refreshments. The new playground features state of
                                                                         Divisions in order to care for 42 City buildings and park restrooms,
the art play equipment and an accessible rubber surface.
                                                                         over 280 acres of parks and open space, as well as maintain the
The Parks 11 program includes the following parks and sports fields:     infrastructure that accompanies them. Much of their work is not
• Orange Memorial Park softball field                                    visible or obvious to the public eye, but staff work throughout the
• Orange Memorial Park baseball field                                    year to refresh the appearance of parks and facilities, and repair or
• Buri Buri Park baseball field and basketball court                     replace items as needed.
• Southwood baseball field
• Alta Loma Park baseball field, tennis courts and playground            New Community Center/Library
• Avalon Park baseball field
• Hillside soccer field
                                                                         Measure W was approved by South San Francisco voters at the
• Sellick Park playground
                                                                         end of 2015, which was a ½ cent local sales tax initiated to provide
• Gardiner Park playground
                                                                         enhanced public services. Since its passage, efforts have been
• Newman and Gibbs Park playground
                                                                         underway to replace the aged police station and 911 dispatch
• Dundee Park playground
                                                                         center at the Municipal Services Building, which also houses Parks
For more updates on this program, visit our Parks 11 webpage at          and Recreation facilities and a fire station, as well as to replace
www.ssf.net/parks11.                                                     the outdated Main Library. The location that has been selected
                                                                         for a new, co-located Community Center and Library, and Police
Friends of Liberty Park                                                  Headquarters, is at the corner of El Camino and Chestnut. Much
The City acquired a 21-acre parcel of open space on the north side
                                                                         work has been done to accomplish preliminary milestones, which
of Sign Hill, now known as Friends of Liberty Park. Sign Hill Park is
                                                                         to date includes significant public outreach and workshops, the
44.7 acres of undeveloped open space owned and maintained by
                                                                         selection of the SmithGroup as the master architects, selection of a
the City of South San Francisco. The acquisition of Friends of Liberty
                                                                         project management consulting team, and completion of schematic
Park brings the total acreage of protected open space to 65.6 acres.
                                                                         designs for the Police Station, Community Center/Library, and
Oyster Point Park                                                        parking and open space on the new campus. In 2019, work will
A significant development at Oyster Point Marina, which is owned         begin on the preparation of construction drawings so that this very
by the City of South San Francisco and operated by the San Mateo         exciting project can be put out for bid.
County Harbor District, was approved in 2011. Construction of the
project stalled at that time, but is now moving forward. There are
several phases planned in the future to include both private and           We want to hear from you!
public improvements. In the first phase, public improvements will          Opt to receive our email newsletter to stay up to date on new
include reconfiguration of streets and utilities; repair/upgrade of        programs and offerings. To be added to the recipient list, email
the clay landfill cap on City-owned property; reconfiguration and          your request to: web-rec@ssf.net. To take our Department
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repair of existing parking areas; grading and construction of an
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open space area, including irrigation and hydro-seeding; demolition
and grading at a potential future hotel site; construction of a beach
area and park, including landscaping and amenities; elevation of
the waterfront to anticipate future sea level rise, and reconstruction
of the Bay Trail; landscaping and construction of a palm promenade
along the reconfigured new entrance roadway. During 2018, Parks
and Recreation has been very involved in planning for the improved
beach and waterfront park. Demolition in Phase 1 has begun,
with construction continuing through 2019. This project will be a
dramatic change for Oyster Point.

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Preschool
                                                                      For more information please email Diana Gonzalez,
     licensed preschools:                                             Preschool Coordinator, at diana.gonzalez@ssf.net or call
                                                                      (650) 875-6900.
    Little Steps Preschool,                                           To schedule a tour you may call the school directly for an
    Siebecker Preschool, and                                          appointment. A waiting list/brochure is available to print
                                                                      online at www.ssf.net/rec. Currently there is a 3-4 year
    Westborough Preschool                                             wait list for our schools. Being on the waiting list does not
                                                                      guarantee a spot in the program.
    The South San Francisco Preschool curriculum provides
    a learning environment and experiences that help young            REGISTRATION FEE:
    children develop socially, intellectually, physically and         A $65.00 non-refundable fee per family is due upon
    emotionally. Our program is play-based and is characterized       orientation into the program.
    by a predictable structure, providing children with a
    dependable routine. We believe that children learn through        WAITING LIST FEE:
    play. What may seem like simple child’s play to us is actually    There is a $30.00 non-refundable fee to place your child on
    a laboratory of work to a child. Through play, children           the waiting list. This is not a guarantee of placement into the
    act out life. They experiment with relationships, learn the       program. The current waiting list is approximately 3-4 years.
    difference between imagination and real life, practice
    communication skills, and begin to build social structures.       BILLING POLICIES:
    Play is an integral part of a child’s life. Play based learning   Siblings with a full time schedule receive a 15% discount on
    does not mean that the children just do what they like all        combined monthly fees.
    day. There will be times when the children come together as
    a group where they will learn to listen to each other, share      FULL DAY FEE: (Over 4 hrs. per day)*
    information, follow rules and partake in group activities.
    Play based activities don’t replace intentional teaching,         # DAYS PER WEEK         RESIDENT               NON-RESIDENT
    rather complement and enhance it! Open ended play based           5 DAYS                  $630.00/month          $704.00/month
    learning focuses on the process not the product. It is the        3 DAYS                  $390.00/month          $436.00/month
    learning that is taking place that is the all important factor.   2 DAYS                  $270.00/month          $302.00/month

    To be eligible for Westborough and Siebecker Preschool,
                                                                      PART-TIME FEE: (Under 4 hrs. per day; half day 8:30am-12:30pm)*
    children must be between 2 ½ and 5 years old and be
    fully toilet trained. To be eligible for Little Steps Preschool   # DAYS PER WEEK         RESIDENT               NON-RESIDENT
    children must be between 3 and 5 years old and be fully           5 DAYS                  $557.00/month          $620.00/month
    toilet trained. Preschool is a year-round licensed program        3 DAYS                  $345.00/month          $384.00/month
    that runs Monday-Friday 7:30am to 6pm. There are three            2 DAYS                  $239.00/month          $266.00/month
    preschools, Siebecker Preschool is located at 510 Elm Court,
                                                                      *Fees subject to change.
    (650) 875-6979, Facility #410509769 and Westborough
                                                                       Little Steps Preschool fees are a sliding scale based on family size
    Preschool is located at 2380 Galway, (650)875-6980,                and gross monthly income.
    Facility #410517397. Little Steps is located at 520 Tamarack
    Lane, (650) 877-8545, Facilty #414004145. Little Steps is a
    Big Lift grant funded preschool. Enrollment is full time only
    and based on family size and gross monthly income.
    Our goal as teachers is to provide a safe, nurturing
    environment with many developmentally appropriate
    activities and opportunities for children to creatively explore
    and learn through play. We are experienced and trained in
    the areas of Early Childhood Education, First Aid and CPR.

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childcare
                                                                  LOCATIONS:
 licensed after school                                            Buri Buri Elementary School (208-1305)
                                                                  325 Del Monte Avenue
 recreation program:                                              License #414002856
 Buri Buri School, Monte Verde                                    Monte Verde Elementary School (742-0613)
 School, Ponderosa School, and                                    2551 St. Cloud Drive
                                                                  License #410518963
 Spruce School
                                                                  Ponderosa Elementary School (873-1096)
The South San Francisco Licensed After School Recreation          295 Ponderosa Road
Program is designed for children actively enrolled in             License #410519011
Kindergarten through 5th Grade in the SSFUSD school
site where the licensed program operates. The After               Spruce Elementary School (873-0924)
School Recreation Programs are licensed through the               501 Spruce Avenue
Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.          License #410519010
Our Programs operate in accordance with the South San
Francisco Unified School District days of operation calendar.     AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
The program is offered Monday through Friday from 7:30am          Days: Monday through Friday
to 6:00pm.                                                        Time:  7:30am – Morning Bell
                                                                         Release Bell – 6:00pm
Each program is designed as an expanded learning program
                                                                  Ages: Kindergarten-5th grade
to meet the academic, emotional, physical, and social needs
and interests of the children enrolled. The program provides
                                                                  REGISTRATION FEE:
some academic support, recreation activities, and cultural
                                                                  A $65.00 non-refundable fee per family is due upon
enrichment through a play-based curriculum. Many of the
                                                                  registration/orientation each year.
activities planned for the children enrolled meet the CORE
curriculum standards as we actively partner with the schools
                                                                  WAITLIST FEE:
to ensure the children are on a pathway to a successful
                                                                  The waitlist for the after school recreation programs is only
academic career.
                                                                  valid for one school year. A new waitlist is established each
Our goal as site coordinators, after school teachers,             May for the upcoming school year. A non-refundable fee of
and recreation leaders is to provide a safe, nurturing            $30.00 is due at the time of registration for the waitlist. This
environment with plenty of academic challenges as children        is not a guarantee of placement into the program.
explore and learn through play. Our goal is to encourage and
develop each child’s self-esteem, social skills and academic      TUITION FEES:
skills so they can continue to grow and meet the challenges       Tuition is based on days of operation divided into ten tuition
of today’s world. The site coordinators, teachers and             payments. The first and last tuition payment is due the first
recreation leaders are experienced and trained in the areas       month of program each year. The last tuition installment is
of recreation, education, child development, supervision,         non-refundable, nor can it be used for your last month of
first aid and CPR, as well as meet the State qualifications for   attendance if you leave the program before the end of the
their positions.                                                  school year.
For more information and an application, call Laura Armanino,     # DAYS       BEFORE SCHOOL&               AFTER SCHOOL
Recreation and Community Services Supervisor at                   PER WEEK     AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM         PROGRAM ONLY
(650) 875-6951 or e-mail laura.armanino@ssf.net                   5 DAYS       $416.00/month                $359.00/month
or Kimberly Morrison, Childcare Assistant Supervisor              3 DAYS       $284.00/month                $246.00/month
kimberly.morrison@ssf.net                                         2 DAYS       $189.00/month                $164.00/month

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Preschool Age Classes
PRESCHOOL AGE CLASSES

                        Art Adventures with Parent & Me                                    Kinder Class
                        Age: 2Y - 4Y                                                       Age: 3Y - 5Y
                        Instructor: Nita Bivona                                            Instructor: Joanne Desmond
                        Location: Terrabay - Iris Room                                     Location: Westborough - Small Activity Room
                        Come explore three art stations where process rather than          Young children will participate in a variety of fun and
                        product is emphasized. Children have the freedom to explore        engaging activities that will help prepare them for
                        age appropriate art materials. Wear your ‘grubbies’, making        kindergarten. Activities will include skill building in number
                        a mess is part of the creative process! Parent/Caregiver           and letter recognition, arts and crafts and circle time.
                        participation is required. Children must be registered to          Children must be 3 years old and potty trained by start date.
                        attend class. A $20.00 supply fee is payable to the instructor     A $15.00 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first
                        on the first day of class. Nita Bivona is an artist and has been   class. Children can only be enrolled for one class session.
                        teaching for 18 years.                                             Joanne has been teaching Early Childhood Education for
                        Classes: 8   Fee: $30.00(R)/$45.00(N)                              over 20 years. Angela Calestrini will assist. Not a parent
                        COURSE #     DAY      DATE               TIME                      participation class.
                        WI2-200      Tue      Jan 08-Feb 26      10:00AM-10:45AM
                                                                                           No Class: 1/21, 2/18
                        WI2-201      Tue      Jan 08-Feb 26      11:30AM-12:15PM           Classes: 14   Fee: $120.00(R)/$135.00(N)
                        WI2-202      Thu      Jan 10-Feb 28      10:00AM-10:45AM           COURSE #      DAY      DATE              TIME
                        WI2-203      Thu      Jan 10-Feb 28      11:30AM-12:15PM           WI2-100       M/W      Jan 14-Mar 06     9:00AM-10:30AM
                                                                                           Session I
                                                                                           WI2-101       M/W      Jan 14-Mar 06       11:00AM-12:30PM
                        Gym Daddy by Monica Ehlers;                                        Session II
                        A Class for Parents, Grandparents,
                        Caregivers & Their Little Ones
                        Age: 2 ½Y – 6Y
                        Instructor: Monica Ehlers
                        Location: Terrabay - Gym
                        When was the last time you played like you did when you
                        were a kid? When was the last time you actually played with
                        your toddler or kindergartner? Remember what it is like to
                        move freely and have fun during this p.e.-style class where
                        the only serious component is the workout. Run, jump, play
                        tag, throw balls and be as loud and crazy as you want with
                        your kids or the kids in your life. We encourage all of it! Play
                        more and live better at Moms’ Gym and Gym Daddy fitness
                        classes. Bring a mat and water for you and each of your kids.
                        Up to two children allowed per adult.
                        Classes: 9   Fee: $57.00(R)/$72.00(N)
                                                                                           Kinder Tots
                                                                                           Age: 3Y - 5Y
                        COURSE #     DAY      DATE               TIME
                                                                                           Instructor: Joanne Desmond
                        WI2-300      Sat      Jan 12-Mar 09      10:00AM-10:50AM
                                                                                           Location: Westborough - Small Activity Room
                                                                                           This is a great class for first time pre-schoolers! Children will
                                                                                           participate in fun and engaging activities including; letters,
                                                                                           numbers, colors and shape recognition, as well as arts &
                                                                                           crafts and games & movement. Not a parent participation
                                                                                           class in order to encourage independence. Children must be
                                                                                           3 years old and potty trained by start date. A $15.00 supply
                                                                                           fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. This is not a
                                                                                           parent participation class. Angela Calestini will assist.
                                                                                           Classes: 16   Fee: $121.00(R)/$136.00(N)
                                                                                           COURSE #      DAY      DATE+TIME         FEE
                                                                                           WI2-102       Tu/Th Jan 15-Mar 07        9:00AM-10:30AM

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Preschool Age Classes

                                                                                                                                        PRESCHOOL AGE CLASSES
Mommy Shuffles;                                                    Music Time with Theresa
A Class for All Caregivers                                         Age: 1M - 4Y
Age: 4M - 3Y                                                       Instructor: Theresa Ames
Instructor: Jenny Baran                                            Location: Terrabay - Poppy Room
Location: MSB - Butterfly Dance Studio                             Come have fun with your child! Parents or caregivers
No need to hire a babysitter! Get a FUN dance workout in           participate in learning fun chants, songs, movement and
while wearing your baby with Mommy Shuffles Babywearing            rhythms. We’ll use scarves, parachute, shakers and more to
Dance Fitness Class! You will be happily guided through            play/learn this movement oriented approach to music. Bang,
stretches and low-impact routines, all while ‘wearing’ your        shake, wiggle and stomp to a variety of music! This is a parent
baby on the front of your body in a secure carrier. This class     participation class. Theresa is a member of the Children’s
is recommended for parents/caregivers who have been                Music Network and is a certified Music Together teacher.
cleared by their doctor that it is safe for them to begin          No class: 1/21, 2/18
exercising. NO prior dance experience is needed. Parent/           Classes: 7    Fee: $27.00(R)/$42.00(N)
Caregiver must have their own Ergobaby, Lillebaby or other         COURSE #      DAY       DATE              TIME
ergonomically safe babywearing front carrier.                      WI2-250       Mon       Jan 07-Mar 04     9:15AM-10:00AM
No class: 1/21, 2/18                                               WI2-251       Mon       Jan 07-Mar 04     10:15AM-11:00AM
Classes: 7   Fee: $53.00(R)/$68.00(N)                              Classes: 9    Fee: $35.00(R)/$50.00(N)
COURSE #     DAY      DATE               TIME                      COURSE #      DAY      DATE               TIME
WI2-311      Mon      Jan 07-Mar 04      10:15AM-11:15AM           WI2-252       Thu      Jan 10-Mar 07      9:15AM-10:00AM
                                                                   WI2-253       Thu      Jan 10-Mar 07      10:15AM-11:00AM
Mom’s Gym by Monica Ehlers;
A Class for Parents, Grandparents,                                 Pre-Kinder Learners
                                                                   Age: 4½Y - 5½Y
Caregivers & Their Little Ones                                     Instructor: Jessi Gutierrez
Age: 1½Y – 4½Y                                                     Location: MSB - Marie Peterson
Instructor: Monica Ehlers                                          Your child will get ready for kinder by participating in a variety
Location: Terrabay - Gym                                           of fun and creative activities geared towards enhancing
When was the last time you played like you did when you            their phonics, large and small motor skills and self-esteem.
were a kid? When was the last time you actually played with        Activities will include: art, games and creative movement
your toddler or kindergartner? Remember what it is like to         with an emphasis in letter recognition, numbers, colors and
move freely and have fun during this p.e.-style class where        shapes. Not a parent participation class. Students must be
the only serious component is the workout. Run, jump, play         entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2019 and be potty trained
tag, throw balls and be as loud and crazy as you want with         prior to start date. A $20.00 supply fee is payable to the
your kids or the kids in your life. We encourage all of it! Play   instructor on the first day of class. We are also a Nut Free
more and live better at Moms’ Gym and Gym Daddy fitness            Zone. Please inform us of any allergies your children may
classes. Bring a mat and water for you and each of your kids.      have on the first day of class. We look forward to meeting your
Up to two children allowed per adult.                              children and helping them prepare for Kindergarten.
No class: 1/21, 2/18                                               No class: 1/21, 1/25, 2/18, 3/8
Classes: 7   Fee: $44.00(R)/$59.00(N)                              Classes: 23   Fee: $391.00(R)/$406.00(N)
COURSE #     DAY      DATE               TIME                      COURSE #      DAY       DATE             TIME
WI2-310      Mon      Jan 07-Mar 04      11:10AM-12:00PM           WI2-110       M/W/F Jan 07-Mar 06        9:00AM-12:00PM
                                                                   Classes: 18   Fee: $306.00(R)/$321.00(N)
                                                                   COURSE #      DAY      DATE              TIME
                                                                   WI2-111       Tu/Th    Jan 08-Mar 07     9:00AM-12:00PM

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Preschool Age Classes
PRESCHOOL AGE CLASSES

                                                                                             youth Classes
                                                                                            Art Adventures
                                                                                            Age: 5Y - 13Y
                                                                                            Instructor: Nita Bivona
                                                                                            Location: Terrabay – Iris Room
                                                                                            Using paints, pastels, clay and many other materials, your
                                                                                            child will experience a comprehensive art program that
                                                                                            includes painting, drawing, and sculpture. Artistic skills,
                                                                                            concepts and art history will be taught in this fun-filled class! A
                                                                                            $20.00 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.
                                                                                            Classes: 8    Fee: $67.00(R)/$82.00(N)
                                                                                            COURSE #      DAY       DATE                TIME
                        Pre-Shinkyu Shotokan Karate -                                       WI3-200       Tue      Jan 08-Feb 26        4:00PM-5:00PM
                                                                                            WI3-202       Thu      Jan 10-Feb 28        4:00PM-5:00PM
                        Level I/Beginners
                        Age: 4Y - 7Y
                        Instructor: Sue Miller                                              Children’s Writing Workshop
                        Location: Westborough - Multi-Use Room                              Age: 8Y - 13Y
                        An introduction to the discipline of karate in a fun and            Instructor: Griselda Huete
                        positive environment. Focus on hand and eye coordination,           Location: MSB - Belloni Room
                        body awareness, following instructions and social interaction.      Through themed writing exercises students will focus on
                        This training, with enough practice, can build confidence and       improving their sentence structure, paragraphs, and editing
                        concentration. Level I students learn commands in Japanese          skills. Students work at their own level to write and edit
                        and get familiar with exercises, kicks and blocks. Students         assignments, and receive peer and teacher feedback. A
                        will be promoted to Level II when ready and promoted by             $5.00 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first
                        instructor (often it takes 3 - 4 sessions). Karate Gi (uniform)     class. Griselda Huete has a Bilingual teaching credential,
                        may be purchased from instructors. Parents are advised to           teaches with SMFCSD, and previously worked with SSFUSD.
                        stay for first and last class only. Sensei Sue Miller has studied   No class: 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1
                        Karate since 1972 and holds the rank of 7th degree black belt       Classes: 5    Fee: $23.00(R)/$38.00(N)
                        with Sensei Leroy Rodrigues (Shinkyu Shotokan).                     COURSE #      DAY      DATE                 TIME
                        Classes: 8    Fee: $36.00(R)/$51.00(N)                              WI3-103       Fri      Jan 11-Mar 08        4:00PM-5:00PM
                        COURSE #      DAY      DATE               TIME
                        WI2-301
                        Session A
                                      Sat      Jan 19-Mar 09      8:30AM-9:15AM             Cooking for Kids with Lisa Chan
                                                                                            Age: 8Y - 14Y
                        WI2-302       Sat     Jan 19-Mar 09       9:30AM-10:15AM
                        Session B                                                           Instructor: Lisa Chan
                                                                                            Location: MSB - Large Kitchen
                                                                                            Under the direction of Chef Lisa Chan, students will learn
                        Pre-Shinkyu Shotokan Karate -                                       about general kitchen safety and class specific techniques.
                        Level II/Colored Belts                                              See class descriptions. Chef Lisa Chan is a graduate of the
                        Age: 4Y - 7Y                                                        California Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu. Cooking for
                        Instructor: Sue Miller                                              many years, she followed her passion and is now the owner
                        Location: Westborough - Multi-Use Room                              of Delights by Lisa. A $15.00 supply fee is payable to the
                        For Karate students with Advanced White Belts and Colored           instructor at the beginning of each class.
                        Belts. Pace of class is much faster than Level I. Need              Kids Cooking
                        instructor approval to enroll.                                      Students will learn about kitchen safety and sanitation and how to
                                                                                            follow a recipe. Menu will change with the season.
                        Classes: 15    Fee: $47.00(R)/$62.00(N)
                                                                                            Classes: 1     Fee: $12.00(R)/$27.00(N)
                        COURSE #       DAY        DATE            TIME
                                                                                            COURSE # DAY            DATE                 TIME
                        WI2-303        Sa/Tu      Jan 19-Dec 09   10:30AM-11:15AM (Sa)
                        Level II: White/Beginners		               6:00PM-6:45PM (Tu)        WI3-501        Tue      Jan 29               4:00PM-6:00PM
                                                                                            WI3-502        Tue      Feb 26               4:00PM-6:00PM
                        Classes: 15     Fee: $87.00(R)/$102.00(N)
                        COURSE #        DAY         DATE          TIME
                        WI2-304         Sa/Tu       Jan 19-Dec 09 10:30AM-12:00PM (Sa)
                        Level II: Color Belts, Yellow & Up        6:00PM-7:15PM (Tu)

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Youth Classes
Cooking for Kids with Lisa Chan (cont.)                                Kenpo-Eskrima for Children
Kids Creative Desserts		                                               Age: 6Y - 12Y
Join us and create molten lava cake. Is your mouth watering?           Instructor: Romeo Agloro
Chocolate. How about now? We will use simple recipes to make this      Location: Westborough - Multi-Use Room
lavish dessert. Bring your sweet tooth.                                Created by the class’ instructor, Kenpo-Eskrima is a mixed
Classes: 1     Fee: $12.00(R)/$27.00(N)                                martial art from the Chinese and Filipino fighting styles

                                                                                                                                         YOUTH CLASSES
COURSE # DAY            DATE                 TIME                      using combat-proven techniques. This complete personal
WI3-503        Tue      Feb 12               4:00PM-6:00PM             defense system uses empty hands, cane, knife or any
Kids Chocolate & Candy Making 		                                       available item as an improvised weapon in a simple, effective
In this class, you will learn the beginning basics to make chocolate   system applicable in today’s situations. The children’s class
candy using piping bags molds and cutters. You will make colored       emphasizes meditation, cardio, strengthening warm-ups,
designs and decorate with chocolate in different shapes and make       and instruction on forms and techniques. Historical and
candy such as rocky road and peppermint bark.                          cultural aspects of the art will also be covered. Jacy Criswell
Classes: 1      Fee: $12.00(R)/$27.00(N)                               will assist. Class uniform and training supplies are required
COURSE # DAY               DATE                TIME                    and may be purchased from instructor on first day of class.
WI3-504         Tue        Mar 05              4:00PM-6:00PM           Class Instructor, Romeo Agloro is ranked as a Grandmaster in
                                                                       Kenpo, Guru in Eskrima and a Sifu in Norther Shaolin.
                                                                       No class: 1/21, 2/18
Drawing & Painting Adventures for Kids
Age: 8Y - 14Y                                                          Classes: 14   Fee: $63.00(R)/$78.00(N)
Instructor: Nita Bivona                                                COURSE #      DAY       DATE             TIME
Location: Terrabay - Iris Room                                         WI3-306       M/W       Jan 14-Mar 07    6:00PM-7:00PM
Your child will have a fun-filled time focused on creativity
while they learn techniques, skills, and tips exploring drawing        Shinkyu Shotokan Karate - Youth
with charcoals and painting with watercolors and acrylics. A           Age: 8Y - 12Y
$20.00 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first         Instructor: Sue Miller
day of class.                                                          Location: Fernekes Building – Multi-Purpose Hall
Classes: 8    Fee: $100.00(R)/$115.00(N)                               Although self-defense may be the primary reason for taking
COURSE #      DAY      DATE              TIME                          up karate, this training has much more to offer. A young child
WI3-101       Tue      Jan 08-Feb 26     5:00PM-6:30PM                 can develop self-confidence, concentration, perseverance,
WI3-102       Thu      Jan 10-Feb 28     5:00PM-6:30PM                 good sportsmanship, a respectful attitude, good health
                                                                       along with techniques of self-defense. Parents can stay for
                                                                       first and last classes only. Students will learn commands
Golf for Juniors                                                       in Japanese, become familiar with exercises, blocks, kicks
Age: 6Y - 17Y                                                          and more. Students will be promoted to Level II when ready
Instructor: Tommy Kim                                                  and promoted by instructor (often it takes 3 - 4 sessions).
Location: Cypress Golf Learning Center                                 Karate Gi (uniform) is required and may be purchased from
This class offers golf instruction for juniors with little or no       instructors. Sensei Sue Miller has studied Karate since 1972
experience. Etiquette, stance, grip, putting, chipping and             and holds the rank of 7th degree black belt.
full swing will be taught. Special junior-size golf clubs will be      No class: 1/21, 2/18
provided. Students will purchase golf balls at the range for
each class ($6.00 or $9.00 bucket). There will be no makeup            Classes: 16   Fee: $55.00(R)/$70.00(N)
classes. It is the student’s responsibility to be present and on       COURSE #      DAY       DATE             TIME
time for class.                                                        WI3-307       M/W       Jan 07-Mar 06    5:00PM-6:00PM
                                                                       Level I Beginners Yellow & Blue 1
Classes: 4    Fee: $160.00(R)/$175.00(N)
                                                                       Classes: 16   Fee: $55.00(R)/$70.00(N)
COURSE #      DAY      DATE              TIME
                                                                       COURSE #      DAY       DATE             TIME
WI3-303       Sat      Jan 05-Jan 26     10:00AM-11:00AM
Session I                                                              WI3-308       M/W       Jan 07-Mar 06    6:00PM-7:00PM
                                                                       Lev II Blue 2nd & Green 1st
WI3-304       Sat       Feb 02-Feb 23        10:00AM-11:00AM
Session II                                                             Classes: 16   Fee: $84.00(R)/$99.00(N)
WI3-305       Sat       Mar 02-Mar 23        10:00AM-11:00AM           COURSE #      DAY       DATE             TIME
Session III                                                            WI3-309       M/W       Jan 07-Mar 06    6:00PM-7:30PM
                                                                       Lev III - Green 2nd & Purple & Up

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Youth Classes
                                                                                         Ballet (Girls and Boys)
                 dance Classes                                                           Instructors: Maria Spremich & Kristen Quok
                                                                                         Location: (see below)
                South San Francisco Civic Ballet                                         Classical ballet technique from beginning (Intro) to
                Maria Spremich, Artistic Director, Instructor                            advanced (9/10) levels. For Girls: Plain black leotard, (no
                Kristen Quok, Instructor                                                 attached skirts) light pink tights and pink leather ballet
YOUTH CLASSES

                                                                                         slippers (‘Capezio’ or ‘Bloch’ brand) are required for all
                Pre-Ballet (Girls and Boys)                                              classes. Shoulder length hair or longer must be tied back and
                Instructors: Maria Spremich & Kristen Quok                               up away from face in a ‘ballet bun.’ For Boys: White T-shirt,
                Location: (see below)                                                    black shorts, white socks and white ballet slippers. Please
                A basic introduction to classical ballet for the very young              note Pre-requisites. New students in Basic thru Level 10,
                student with emphasis on the discovery and development of                please contact instructor for class placement. Parents may
                motor coordination, flexibility, expressiveness and musicality.          observe first and last class of session only.
                Class attire: Girls: Light pink plain leotard, light pink tights
                                                                                         Introduction			                               Instructor: K. Quok
                and pink leather ballet slippers are required for all classes.           Classes: 9  Fee: $55.00(R)/$70.00(N)          Age: 7½Y - 12Y
                No tutus, ruffles, or skirts please! Hair must be tied back              COURSE # DAY          DATE                    TIME
                and secured off face and neck. Boys: White T-shirt, black
                                                                                         WI3-400     Fri       Jan 18-Mar 15           4:00PM-4:50PM
                shorts, white socks and white or black ballet slippers. Maria            MSB – Dance Studio
                Spremich was a professional dancer with the Lines Ballet and
                                                                                         Basic 1			                                    Instructor: M. Spremich
                formerly a staff instructor for the SF Conservatory of Ballet
                                                                                         Classes: 9 Fee: $49.00(R)/$64.00(N)           Age: 5½Y - 7Y
                and has been teaching ballet classes for the Rec Dept. for
                                                                                         COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                over 30 years. Kristen Quok has a Masters in Dance from
                                                                                         WI3-401    Sat       Jan 19-Mar 16            10:45AM-11:30AM
                Stanford Univ. and has been teaching for 20+ years.                      MSB – Butterfly Room
                Pre-Ballet A/B: New & Returning Students       Instructor: K. Quok
                                                                                         Basic 2			                                    Instructor: K. Quok
                Classes: 7    Fee: $38.00(R)/$53.00(N)         Age: 5½Y - 7Y
                                                                                         Classes: 9 Fee: $55.00(R)/$70.00(N)           Age: 5½Y - 7Y
                COURSE # DAY            DATE                   TIME
                                                                                         COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                WI2-403       Mon       Jan 14-Mar 11          3:30PM-4:15PM
                                                                                         WI3-402    Wed       Jan 16-Mar 13            3:45PM-4:35PM
                MSB – Dance Studio      No class: 1/21, 2/18
                                                                                         MSB – Dance Studio
                Pre-Ballet B 			                               Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                                         Basic 3			                                    Instructor: K. Quok
                Classes: 9   Fee: $49.00(R)/$64.00(N)          Age: 5½Y - 7Y
                                                                                         Classes: 7 Fee: $43.00(R)/$58.00(N)           Age: 5½Y - 7Y
                COURSE # DAY           DATE                    TIME
                                                                                         COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                WI2-404      Sat       Jan 19-Mar 16           11:45AM-12:30PM
                                                                                         WI3-403    Mon       Jan 14-Mar 11            4:15PM-5:05PM
                MSB – Butterfly Room
                                                                                         MSB – Dance Studio     No class: 1/21, 2/18
                Pre-Ballet C			                                Instructor: K. Quok
                                                                                         Level 1A			                                   Instructor: M. Spremich
                Classes: 9  Fee: $49.00(R)/$64.00(N)           Age: 5 ½Y - 7Y
                                                                                         Classes: 9 Fee: $55.00(R)/$70.00(N)           Age: 6Y - 10Y
                COURSE # DAY          DATE                     TIME
                                                                                         COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                FA2-403     Thu       Jan 17-Mar 14            3:30PM-4:15PM
                                                                                         WI3-404    Sat       Jan 19-Mar 16            9:45AM-10:35AM
                MSB – Dance Studio
                                                                                         MSB – Butterfly Room
                                                                                         Level 1B			                                   Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                                         Classes: 9 Fee: $60.00(R)/$75.00(N)           Age: 6Y - 10Y
                                                                                         COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                                                                                         WI3-405    Fri       Jan 18-Mar 15            3:45PM-4:40PM
                                                                                         MSB – Butterfly Room
                                                                                         Level 1C			                                   Instructor: K. Quok
                                                                                         Classes: 9 Fee: $60.00(R)/$75.00(N)           Age: 6Y - 12Y
                                                                                         COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                                                                                         WI3-406    Fri       Jan 18-Mar 15            5:00PM-5:55PM
                                                                                         MSB – Dance Studio
                                                                                         Level 2A			                                   Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                                         Classes: 9 Fee: $60.00(R)/$75.00(N)           Age: 7 Y - 12Y
                                                                                         COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                                                                                         WI3-407    Wed       Jan 16-Mar 13            3:30PM-4:25PM
                                                                                         MSB – Butterfly Room

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Youth Classes
Level 2B			                                   Instructor: K. Quok       Level 7/8 B			                                Instructor: M. Spremich
Classes: 9 Fee: $66.00(R)/$81.00(N)           Age: 7 Y - 12Y            Classes: 9  Fee: $82.00(R)/$97.00(N)          Age: 12Y - 18Y
COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME                      COURSE # DAY          DATE                    TIME
WI3-408    Thu       Jan 17-Mar 14            4:15PM-5:15PM             WI3-419     Fri       Jan 18-Mar 15           4:30PM-5:45PM
MSB – Dance Studio                                                      MSB – Butterfly Room
Level 3A			                                   Instructor: M. Spremich   Level 7/8 Combo		                             Instructor: M. Spremich

                                                                                                                                                YOUTH CLASSES
Classes: 7 Fee: $51.00(R)/$66.00(N)           Age: 7 ½Y - 12Y           Classes: 25 Fee: $183.00(R)/$198.00(N)        Age: 12Y - 18Y
COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME                      COURSE # DAY          DATE                    TIME
WI3-409    Mon       Jan 14-Mar 11            3:45PM-4:45PM             WI3-420      Mon      Jan 14-Mar 11           5:45PM-7:00PM
MSB – Butterfly Room   No class: 1/21, 2/18                                          Wed      Jan 16-Mar 13           4:30PM-5:45PM (Lev 7)
Level 3B			                                   Instructor: M. Spremich   			                                           5:45PM-7:00PM (Lev 8)
Classes: 9 Fee: $66.00(R)/$81.00(N)           Age: 7 ½Y - 12Y                        Fri      Jan 16-Mar 15           4:45PM-6:00PM (Lev 7)
                                                                        			                                           6:00PM-7:15PM (Lev 8)
COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                                                                        MSB – Butterfly Room   No Class: 1/21, 2/18
WI3-410    Thu       Jan 17-Mar 14            3:45PM-4:45PM
MSB – Butterfly Room                                                    Level 8/9 - Pointe 3		                        Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                        Classes: 9    Fee: $82.00(R)/$97.00(N)        Age: 12Y - 18Y
Level 4A			                                   Instructor: K. Quok
                                                                        COURSE # DAY            DATE                  TIME
Classes: 9 Fee: $82.00(R)/$97.00(N)           Age: 7 ½Y - 12Y
                                                                        WI3-421       Wed       Jan 16-Mar 13         5:45PM-7:00PM
COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                                                                        MSB – Butterfly Room
WI3-411    Wed       Jan 16-Mar 13            4:45PM-6:00PM
MSB – Dance Studio                                                      Level 9/10 A			                               Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                        Classes: 7  Fee: $77.00(R)/$92.00(N)          Age: 12Y - 18Y
Level 4B			                                   Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                        COURSE # DAY          DATE                    TIME
Classes: 7 Fee: $51.00(R)/$66.00(N)           Age: 7 ½Y - 13Y
                                                                        WI3-422     Mon       Jan 14-Mar 11           7:00PM-9:30PM
COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                                                                        MSB – Butterfly Room   No class: 1/21, 2/18
WI3-412    Mon       Jan 14-Mar 11            4:45PM-5:45PM
MSB – Butterfly Room   No class: 1/21, 2/18                             Level 9/10 B			                               Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                        Classes: 9  Fee: $82.00(R)/$97.00(N)          Age: 12Y - 18Y
Level 5A			                                   Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                        COURSE # DAY          DATE                    TIME
Classes: 9 Fee: $66.00(R)/$81.00(N)           Age: 7Y - 18Y
                                                                        WI3-423     Fri       Jan 18-Mar 15           6:00PM-7:15PM
COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME
                                                                        MSB – Butterfly Room
WI3-413    Fri       Jan 18-Mar 15            7:15PM-8:15PM
MSB – Butterfly Room                                                    Level 9/10 Combo		                            Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                        Classes: 25 Fee: $206.00(R)/$221.00(N)        Age: 12Y - 18Y
Level 5B - Beginning Pointe                   Instructor: M. Spremich
                                                                        COURSE # DAY          DATE                    TIME
Classes: 9    Fee: $82.00(R)/$97.00(N)        Age: 7Y - 18Y
                                                                        FA3-424      Mon      Jan 14-Mar 11           7:00PM-8:30PM
COURSE # DAY            DATE                  TIME
                                                                                     Wed      Jan 16-Mar 13           7:00PM-8:30PM
WI3-414       Tue       Jan 15-Mar 12         4:45PM-6:00PM                          Fri      Jan 18-Mar 15           6:00PM-7:15PM
MSB – Butterfly Room                                                    MSB – Butterfly Room   No Class: 1/21, 2/18
Level 6			                                    Instructor: M. Spremich   Level 10 - Pointe 4		                         Instructor: M. Spremich
Classes: 9 Fee: $77.00(R)/$92.00(N)           Age: 9Y - 18Y             Classes: 9    Fee: $99.00(R)/$114.00(N)       Age: 12Y - 18Y
COURSE # DAY         DATE                     TIME                      COURSE # DAY            DATE                  TIME
WI3-415    Tue       Jan 15-Mar 12            6:00PM-7:10PM             WI3-425       Wed       Jan 16-Mar 13         7:00PM-8:30PM
MSB – Butterfly Room                                                    MSB – Butterfly Room
Level 6 - Pointe 1		                          Instructor: M. Spremich
Classes: 9    Fee: $77.00(R)/$92.00(N)        Age: 9Y - 18Y
COURSE # DAY            DATE                  TIME
WI3-416       Thu       Jan 17-Mar 14         4:45PM-5:55PM
MSB – Butterfly Room
Level 7 - Pointe 2		                          Instructor: M. Spremich
Classes: 9     Fee: $82.00(R)/$97.00(N)       Age: 11Y - 18Y
COURSE # DAY             DATE                 TIME
WI3-417        Wed       Jan 16-Mar 13        4:30PM-5:45PM
MSB – Butterfly Room
Level 7/8 A			                                Instructor: M. Spremich
Classes: 7  Fee: $64.00(R)/$79.00(N)          Age: 12Y - 18Y
COURSE # DAY          DATE                    TIME
WI3-418     Mon       Jan 14-Mar 11           5:45PM-7:00PM
MSB – Butterfly Room   No class: 1/21, 2/18

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Youth Classes
                Irish Step Dance                                                    Mexican Folk Dance (cont.)
                Age: 5Y - 11Y                                                       Classes: -     Fee: $23.00(R)/$38.00(N)
                Instructor: Jennifer Corry                                          COURSE #       DAY      DATE               TIME
                Location: MSB - Marie Peterson Room                                 WI3-468        Tue      Jan 08-Mar 05      7:30PM-8:25PM
                Children of all ethnic backgrounds will enjoy learning Irish        Level VIII
                Step dancing in a fun and healthy environment. Students will        WI3-469        Mon     Jan 07-Mar 04       6:25PM-7:15PM
YOUTH CLASSES

                learn footwork, movements, technique and choreography for           Level IX
                traditional dances all while receiving training on coordination,
                rhythm, flexibility, posture and the structure of Irish music and
                dance. Students will enjoy the liveliness and social atmosphere
                of the class. Please wear dance attire, no jeans or restrictive
                                                                                     music Classes
                clothing. Ballet or jazz shoes are acceptable. Instructor will
                provide information for purchasing Irish dance shoes (not           Mariachi Music Classes
                mandatory). Jennifer Corry has been dancing for 20 years            Age: 8Y and up
                and is a certified instructor.                                      Instructor: Martin Cruz & Eduardo Garcia
                No class: 1/21, 2/18                                                Location: Magnolia - Multi-Use Room (3rd floor)
                                                                                    Would you like to learn how to play Mariachi instruments?
                Classes: 7    Fee: $41.00(R)/$56.00(N)
                                                                                    Children, teens and adults of all ethnic backgrounds will
                COURSE #      DAY      DATE               TIME
                                                                                    enjoy learning a variety of songs. Guitar, Trumpet, Violin,
                WI3-480       Mon      Jan 07-Mar 04      4:15PM-5:15PM             Guitarron and Vihuela instruction will be offered. All skill
                                                                                    levels welcome, however to register in the Intermediate level
                Mexican Folk Dance                                                  a minimum of one year of experience is required. Students
                Age: 3½Y - 18Y                                                      must provide their own instrument.
                Instructors: Martin Cruz & Marianna Roman                           Classes: 9     Fee: $47.00(R)/$62.00(N)
                Location: Terrabay - Poppy Room                                     COURSE #       DAY      DATE               TIME
                Children of all ethnic backgrounds will enjoy learning Mexican      WI5-503        Tue      Jan 08-Mar 05      4:00PM-5:00PM
                Folk Dances. Students may wear any leather soled shoes. See         Beginning
                instructor for costume requirements. Students registering in        WI5-504        Tue     Jan 08-Mar 05       5:00PM-6:00PM
                Level 1B must have had at least 2 sessions of prior experience      Intermediate
                to enroll. Students must have permission from instructors
                to advance from Level 1A - Level IX. Martin Cruz is is the          Private Clarinet & Saxophone Lessons
                folklorico dance teacher at South San Francisco High School         Age: 9Y and up
                in the Performing Arts Department, is the Co-Founder and            Instructor: Wen-Liang Chung
                Artistic Director of Ballet Folklorico Alma de Mexico SSFHS &       Location: (see below)
                Commuity. He has extensive experience in choreography and           Wen-Liang Chung has an M.M. in clarinet performance
                staging performances. He will be teaching levels IV-Level IX.       from San Francisco State University and has been teaching
                Marianna Roman has many years experience in multi-cultural          clarinet and saxophone in the Bay Area for over 15 years.
                dance. She will be teaching Level IA-Level III. Rosa Perez,         His goal is to inspire students so they will enjoy playing and
                Co-Founder of Ballet Folklorico of SSF.                             listening to music. Students must have their own instrument.
                No class: 1/18, 1/21, 2/18                                          Lesson books are required; the instructor will determine
                Classes: -    Fee: $23.00(R)/$38.00(N)                              the proper level of instruction and recommend appropriate
                COURSE #      DAY      DATE               TIME                      lesson books at the first lesson.
                WI3-460       Fri      Jan 11-Mar 08      5:30PM-6:00PM             Location: MSB - Lantos Room
                Level IA - New Students Only                                        Classes: 9   Fee: $167.00(R)/$182.00(N)
                WI3-461       Fri      Jan 11-Mar 08      6:00PM-6:45PM             COURSE # DAY           DATE                TIME
                Level IB - Returning Students Only
                                                                                    WI5-510      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05       5:00PM-5:30PM
                WI3-462       Fri      Jan 11-Mar 08      7:00PM-7:50PM
                Level II		                                                          WI5-511      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05       5:30PM-6:00PM
                WI3-463       Mon      Jan 07-Mar 04      7:20PM-8:10PM             WI5-512      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05       6:00PM-6:30PM
                Level III		                                                         WI5-513      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05       6:30PM-7:00PM
                WI3-464       Thu      Jan 10-Mar 07      6:25PM-7:15PM             Location: Magnolia - 3rd Floor Classroom
                Level IV
                                                                                    Classes: 9   Fee: $167.00(R)/$182.00(N)
                WI3-465       Tue      Jan 08-Mar 05      6:30PM-7:25PM
                Level V
                                                                                    COURSE # DAY            DATE               TIME
                WI3-466       Mon      Jan 07-Mar 08      5:30PM-6:20PM             WI5-516      Thu        Jan 10-Mar 07      6:00PM-6:30PM
                Level VI                                                            WI5-517      Thu        Jan 10-Mar 07      6:30PM-7:00PM
                WI3-467       Thu      Jan 10-Mar 07      5:30PM-6:20PM             WI5-518      Thu        Jan 10-Mar 07      7:00PM-7:30PM
                Level VII			                                                        WI5-519      Thu        Jan 10-Mar 07      7:30PM-8:00PM

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music Classes
Private Guitar Lessons - Beginner
Age: 6Y and up
Instructor: Carl Nickolas
Location: MSB – Betty Weber Room
Learn how to play the guitar! This class is designed for
children, teens and adults alike with little to no experience
playing guitar. Learn all the basics from proper care of the
guitar to open position cords. It is strongly advised that
students have access to a guitar outside of the class for
practice purposes. The instructor will be able to provide you
with suggestions of what to purchase if necessary. Instructor
Carl Nikolas has been teaching music to kids on the Peninsula

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for over 5 years and has been playing guitar, piano and
singing for much longer! A $10.00 supply fee, for the required
music book, is payable to the instructor at the first class.
Classes: 7   Fee: $57.00(R)/$72.00(N)   No class: 1/21, 2/18
COURSE #     DAY       DATE             TIME
WI5-100      Mon       Jan 07-Mar 04    2:00PM-2:30PM            Private Piano Lessons - Theresa Ames
WI5-101      Mon       Jan 07-Mar 04    2:30PM-3:00PM            Age: 7Y and up
WI5-102      Mon       Jan 07-Mar 04    3:00PM-3:30PM            Instructor: Theresa Ames
WI5-103      Mon       Jan 07-Mar 04    3:30PM-4:00PM            Location: Terrabay - Piano Room
                                                                 Please note the new day! Through the piano, we will work
Classes: 9   Fee: $73.00(R)/$88.00(N)
                                                                 on songs and understanding the connections with making
COURSE #     DAY       DATE             TIME
                                                                 music. This holistic approach encompasses: theory, chords,
WI5-110      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05    3:00PM-3:30PM            harmony, technique, memory, listening, focus, and making
WI5-111      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05    3:30PM-4:00PM            music in a way that works best for the student. Students
WI5-112      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05    4:00PM-4:30PM            must have access to a keyboard or piano to practice with.
WI5-113      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05    4:30PM-5:00PM            Please bring any personal piano books and materials you
WI5-114      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05    5:00PM-5:30PM            may already own, Theresa will determine from there if a
WI5-115      Tue       Jan 08-Mar 05    5:30PM-6:00PM            piano lesson book or other materials will be needed. Theresa
Classes: 8   Fee: $65.00(R)/$80.00(N)   No class: 1/23           has a B.A. in music, and over 35 years of experience playing,
COURSE #     DAY       DATE             TIME                     teaching, and directing musical theater in the Bay Area.
WI5-120      Wed       Jan 09-Mar 06    3:00PM-3:30PM            Classes: 9   Fee: $167.00(R)/$182.00(N)
WI5-121      Wed       Jan 09-Mar 06    3:30PM-4:00PM            COURSE #     DAY       DATE               TIME
WI5-122      Wed       Jan 09-Mar 06    4:00PM-4:30PM            WI5-200      Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07      4:00PM-4:30PM
WI5-123      Wed       Jan 09-Mar 06    4:30PM-5:00PM            WI5-201      Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07      4:30PM-5:00PM
WI5-124      Wed       Jan 09-Mar 06    5:00PM-5:30PM            WI5-202      Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07      5:00PM-5:30PM
WI5-125      Wed       Jan 09-Mar 06    5:30PM-6:00PM            WI5-203      Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07      5:30PM-6:00PM
Classes: 8   Fee: $65.00(R)/$80.00(N)   No class: 1/24           WI5-204      Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07      6:00PM-6:30PM
COURSE #     DAY       DATE             TIME                     WI5-205      Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07      6:30PM-7:00PM
166490       Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07    3:00PM-3:30PM            WI5-206      Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07      7:00PM-7:30PM
166491       Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07    3:30PM-4:00PM            WI5-207      Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07      7:30PM-8:00PM
166492       Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07    4:00PM-4:30PM
166493       Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07    4:30PM-5:00PM
166494       Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07    5:00PM-5:30PM
166495       Thu       Jan 10-Mar 07    5:30PM-6:00PM

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