After School Recreation, Day Camps, and After School Enrichment

NOTE TO ALL FAMILIES: All families must agree to the Rec Parent Agreements each year even if you do not plan to use the program in case you need to use it on an emergency basis. This agreement is included in the online back-to-school paperwork.

GRACE PERIOD: All students will be signed into Little or Big Rec, and assessed the relevant fees, if any, if they are not picked up and removed from the general rec area within 10 minutes of the end of school. We have done everything we can to make Rec affordable. The 10 minute grace period is not negotiable. Please do not argue with our staff about late pick-ups. Our staff need to get paid for their time and efforts, and your compliance with this policy helps the whole school run more smoothly.
Little Rec for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners
Preschoolers and kindergarteners have the option to participate in Little Rec during these hours:
  • Preschoolers: 12:30-2:45. Run by Stacey Reynolds (M, Tu, Th) and Julia Valle (W, F). All preschoolers not enrolled in TK must be picked up by 2:45. To help facilitate clean-up and allow the staff to leave on time, families with older siblings should pick up their preschooler at 2:40, before picking up their older sibling at 2:45. 
  • Kindergarteners: 12:15-2:45. Run by Kim Sakellis (Tu, W, Th, F), Jason Cowley (M, Tu, Th), and Andrea Rabe (M). Kindergarten students have the option to transition to Big Rec at 2:45. 

Little Rec will focus on outside, screen-free play separated from older students. While Little Rec for preschoolers and kindergarteners may be run separately or combined into a single program, depending on enrollment, space, and staffing considerations. Students should be sent with healthy lunch each day they are participating in Little Rec.
Big Rec for Transitional Kindergarteners through Sixth Graders
Transitional kindergarteners through sixth graders can participate in Big Rec. The program hours are:
  • 2:45-5:15 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
  • 1:10-5:15 Wednesdays
All students must be signed up for the program, and families must sign students out each day. 

Jason Cowley (M-F), Rosie Perez (M, Tu, Th), Jennifer Konicke (W), and Kim Sakellis (F) collaborate to lead Big Rec. The program is an opportunity for students to have supervised, screen-free, outside time.
Fees, Billing, and Late Pick-Ups
COST: If applicable, families will be invoiced monthly by email and should pay promptly. A student attending both little and big rec in the same day must pay both fees. The fees for the recreation program depend on your family's situation:

Rate A - FREE: Thanks to a grant from the state, the little and big rec programs are FREE for the following:
  • Families who meet the federal income qualifications for free or reduced price lunch
  • Families who qualify as homeless or migrant
  • Students who are classified by the school district as English Language Learners
  • Students who are foster youth
It is not necessary to apply to receive Rec Rate A, as this information is automatically collected by the school.
Rate B - Affordable: Recognizing the importance of affordable child care, the board has chosen to offer a middle rate for families that do not qualify for rate A, but whose total family income falls below the thresholds below. ​
To receive Rec Rate B, you need to complete this application and attach a copy of your most recent tax returns (or similar income documentation). Submit your paperwork to the office.

​Little Rec Rate B is $8 per day.

Big Rec Rate B is:
  • $5 for 30 minutes or less OR
  • $8 for more than 30 minutes each day
Rate C - Full Price: Families who do not qualify for Rates A or B must pay Rate C, full price. 

Little Rec Rate C is $20 per day.

Big Rec Rate C is:
  • $5 for 30 minutes or less OR
  • $15 for more than 30 minutes each day

LATE PICK-UP: 
Late fees of $1 per minute may be imposed for any preschooler not picked up by 2:45, regardless of fee category. Kindergarteners not picked up by 2:45 will be automatically enrolled in Big Rec and families will be responsible for any associated fees.

Late fees of $1 per minute may be imposed starting at 5:15 for all families of TK-6th graders, regardless of fee category.

BILLING:
​Billing for Little Rec and Big Rec occurs monthly by email. Please pay by check or cash promptly. 
Staff Schedules:
  • Little Rec (Pre): Stacey Reynolds (MTuTh) & Julia Valle-Erazo (WF)
  • Little Rec (K): Jason Cowley (MTuTh), Andrea Rabe (M), Kim Sakellis (TuWThF)
  • Big Rec: Jason Cowley (M-F), Rosie Perez (MTuTh), Jennifer Konicke (W), Kim Sakellis (F)
  • Rainbow Garden Club: Kris Kifer (Tu)
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Stacey Reynolds leads Little Rec for Preschoolers.
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Julia Valle leads Little Rec for Preschoolers.
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Kim Sakellis leads Little Rec for Kindergarteners
Mission Statement: The mission of Pacific Elementary School's Recreation program is to provide a safe, screen-free, primarily outside, enjoyable environment for students to play, explore, socialize, rest, discover, and develop their interests and abilities.
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Jason Cowley leads Big Rec.
Tutoring/Homework Help
Pacific School works with the Davenport Resource Service Center to offer tutoring/homework help after school to qualified 2nd-6th grade students. Tutors work with students on homework, reading, English language, and other skills as needed. Students are expected to stay for their entire tutoring appointment each week, regardless of whether they have completed their homework. Pacific School is very grateful for efforts of the Davenport Resource Service Center, which make the tutoring program possible.
Vacation Day Camp
Pacific School offers vacation day camp for enrolled students. Camp days during the school year are listed on the school calendar. Vacation camp hours are 8:15 to 3:00 and after-camp rec is available from 3:00-5:15. Camp is free for the same group of students for whom after school rec is free. For other students, vacation day camp costs $20/day (discounted) or $45/day (regular) and after-camp rec costs the usual big rec rates. Like the rec programs, camp will be screen-free and take place primarily outside. Food is not provided on day camp days. Families must provide students with healthy snacks and lunches. 
Summer Day Camp
Due to planned construction projects, Pacific School is collaborating with Bonny Doon Elementary School to provide summer day camp. 

For the summer of 2023, camp was offered by Champions at the Bonny Doon School campus, 1492 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

We will provide details about 2024 summer camp offerings when they become available.
Rainbow Garden Club
​Join Kris Kifer in the Life Lab garden on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 for the Rainbow Garden Club. LGBTQ+ and gender expansive students and allies are invited to join forces to revitalize our flower garden. Club members will work towards creating a diverse plant community to welcome more pollinators to our garden. Gardens, like communities, thrive on diversity!
  
What? A community building garden club 
Who? For LGBTQ+ and gender expansive youth and their allies. Open to 3rd through 6th grade students. Limit of 10 students. 
When? Meets on Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30
Where? In the Pacific Elementary Life Lab Garden
Why? Pacific Elementary School received the Pride Specialty Award from kidsgardening.org to meet some of the needs of the LGBTQ+ youth at our school through garden based learning. If you have questions, or are wondering if it is a good fit for your child, please reach out to Kris, kkifer@pacificesd.org
Chorus
Traditionally, Pacific School offers an after school chorus program. For various reasons, chorus has been on hold, but the Board and Parents' Club hope that the program will be able to return in the future.
Pacific School Federal Tax ID Number: 32-0453360