The After-School Enrichment (ASE) program at Beach by the Bay offers fun classes that build kids’ confidence and encourage their creativity and self-expression. Our teachers are professionals with in-depth experience teaching children. Sponsored by the Beach Parent Organization (BPO), this program is separate from Schoolmates and regular daily classes. Due to our bussing schedule, we only will offer classes on Mondays, following the early dismissal time. Classes will end in time for students to take the 3:10 bus to Piedmont.
Class Offerings!
- Adventures
- Chefs Around the World
- Computer Game Design
- Hip-Hop/Dance
- Magical, Mythical Creatures & Places
- Martial Arts with Studio Naga
- Sewing & Knitting
Download the brochure for class descriptions and details.
Online Registration!
- Register for ASE classes on-line at www.sportability.com/bpo. It’s fast, easy and green, and lets you know immediately whether your child got into the class you selected. All prices are the same regardless of how you register.
- While BPO strongly prefers that everyone register on-line, if you are unable (because, for example, you have no internet access or no credit card), you can still register off-line. Just complete a registration form and submit it along with a check made payable to “BPO” for all tuition and materials fees. Completed forms and checks must be received by BPO before registration ends. Please drop them in the ASE box in the Beach by the Bay School Office, or mail them to Beach Elementary School, Attn. ASE, 1275 61st Street, Emeryville, CA 94608.
- Registration begins Tuesday, January 17th and ends Friday, January 27th.
Financial Assistance Scholarships
- Financial assistance scholarships are available for families in need. Please contact Beach Principal Dan Bonnin for more information.
- Procedure: Scholarship recipients cannot register on-line. Please submit a completed registration form to the ASE box in the Beach by the Bay School office (or mail to the address above), indicating on the form that you are requesting a scholarship. Your request will be submitted to Principal Bonnin for determination. If the class you requested is not yet full, a space will be held for your child pending a decision on your scholarship request.
- Donations to the ASE scholarship fund are welcome and greatly appreciated! You can donate on-line during registration or by submitting a check payable to “BPO.” Please indicate that your check is for the “ASE scholarship fund.”
Enrollment and Confirmation
- Students will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. All the more reason to register early and on-line!
- Classes with enrollment below the specified minimum may be cancelled. You will be notified if your child’s class is cancelled.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
- To cancel a registration, request a refund or transfer classes, you must contact Valerie Villanueva at valerievillanueva@yahoo.com or 415/279-3475. You cannot cancel a registration, request a refund or transfer classes through our on-line registration provider.
- All cancellations must be received at least 2 school days before the first day of class. After this time no refunds will be given.
- All requests for refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee except requests for refund made because BPO cancelled a class. If BPO cancels a class, enrolled students will receive a full refund.
Class Information
- Each class meets every Monday from February 6th through May 21st.
- No classes will be held 2/20, 4/9, 4/30 due to school holidays and the 2012 Piedmont Relays.
- Cancelled sessions will be made up on Monday, June 4th.
- All classes will be held from 1:50 – 3:00 pm, to reflect the early school dismissal time and to allow students to ride the 3:10 school bus back to Piedmont.
- Students will be released to their designated school bus following class. Note: If you choose to pick up your child, you must be present before the school bus departs or your child will be placed on the school bus to Piedmont. You must also notify Pear Michaels, our onsite supervisor, either by phone, at 510/517-2974, or in person.
Snacks
- Snacks are not provided in ASE classes except for the Chefs Around the World classes. If your child needs a snack during the time of their ASE class, please pack it.
Absences
- If for any reason your child was at school but will not attend his/her ASE class, please notify Pear Michaels at 510/517-2974.
- If your child was absent from school or left school sick, you do not need to inform the school office or Pear Michaels that your child also will miss ASE.
Questions?
Contact Valerie Villanueva at 415/279-3475 or valerievillanueva@yahoo.com. Please do not contact the Beach School Office with questions about ASE. You can also download the brochure.
Posted by Len Gilbert 
