ACE Fall 2024
AfterCare&Enrichment
monday – Friday
What is ACE?
AfterCare & Enrichment (ACE) is an after-school extended day program for Preschool – Grade 5. The program runs daily during the school year from dismissal until 6:15 pm. Students have different Clubhouse Classes, including drama, sports, dance, art, homework help, indoor games, and outdoor play. Upon elective registration, students can join us for Specialty Enrichment Classes such as chess, fencing, Odyssey of the Mind, and Lego robotics courses. Our ACE Team comprises D-E 360° employees, Lower School teachers, outside experts, and a wonderful group of Upper School volunteers who make everyday fun for the children. Note all after-school participants must be registered.
ACE School Calendar
ACE runs for three seasons:
Term 1 – Fall (September – December Break)
Term 2 – Winter (January – March Break)
Term 3 – Spring (April – June Break)
Occasionally, we host Discovery Days, which are off-campus field trips on Professional Development Days. Parents will be notified for registration of Discovery Days, spaces are limited.
Program Costs
Registration fees cover costs of all Clubhouse Classes, snacks, and materials, from the time of dismissal to 6:15 p.m. Families may elect to register for the Term or as a Daily Drop-In. For Specialty Enrichment Classes, it is highly recommended that students be registered by term as there may be limited spaces. Priority for placement in specialty classes will be given to students who are pre-registered for the Term. Specialty classes may not be prorated for the term; rather families will be charged a drop-in rate for each class.
Drop-Ins
Upon classroom dismissal, any students not under the direct supervision of a caretaker or parent, or has pre-registered to attend, must check into Clubhouse. Children are escorted by their classroom teachers to the Lower School Multipurpose room to sign in. Students are brought to Clubhouse when parents are running late or unable to pick up their child directly at dismissal. There is a $75 per day fee for coverage and students can stay until 6:15 pm. There is no prorated fee for this service.
Pick-Up
Late Pick-Up Fees: We strongly urge parents/guardians to be as prompt as possible in picking up their children. There is a substantial late fee ($5 per minute) for those parents/guardians arriving after the 6:30 p.m. pick-up time. If a child is repeatedly picked up late, they will no longer be able to participate in the AfterCare Program. Questions may be directed by Email to marcia@d-e.org or call 201-227-3144.
Questions?
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Learn about our ACE Schedules
Select your child’s grade
Preschool
Our Preschool friends begin their ACE afternoon at 2:30 with a nutritious snack and outdoor fun before their ACE Activities. ACE Activities are child-centered programs led by our ACE Instructors and Guests, including theater, science, art, sports, and robotics. Once programs end, they enjoy child-led free play in our Clubhouse Activities until dismissal starts. Check out their ACE Activity Schedule below and register today!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten friends begin their ACE afternoon at 3:00 with a nutritious snack and Clubhouse fun before their ACE Activities. ACE Activities are child-centered programs led by our ACE Instructors and Guests, including theater, science, art, sports, and robotics. Our programming nurtures your child’s mind and caters to their developmental needs. Check out their ACE Activity Schedule below and register today!
Monday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
Funtastic Food – Cooking Class
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
Real Art – Basic Drawing Techniques
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
Artists Club: Painters & Sculptors
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
LEGO Engineering
First Grade
First Graders begin their ACE afternoon at 3:00 with a nutritious snack and Clubhouse fun before their ACE Activities. ACE Activities are child-centered programs led by our ACE Instructors and Guests, including theater, science, art, sports, and robotics. Our programming nurtures your child’s mind and caters to their developmental needs. Check out their ACE Activity Schedule below and register today!
Note: Specialty Enrichment Classes are indicated with a +
Monday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Funtastic Food – Cooking Class
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Real Art – Basic Drawing Techniques
Tuesday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
K-1 Chess with Coach Mac+
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Study Buddies Craft Time
Wednesday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
Homework Club
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Open Chess Coach Mac +
Games Unlimited with Study Buddies
Thursday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Basketball Basics
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
Homework Club
Friday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
Artists Club: Painters & Sculptors
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Artists Club: Painters & Sculptors
LEGO Engineering+
Second-Third Grade
Second-Third Graders begin their ACE afternoon at 3:00 with a nutritious snack and Clubhouse fun before their ACE Activities. ACE Activities are child-centered programs led by our ACE Instructors and Guests, including theater, science, art, sports, and robotics. Our programming nurtures your child’s mind and caters to their developmental needs. Check out their ACE Activity Schedule below and register today!
Note: Specialty Enrichment Classes are indicated with a +
Monday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Girls’ Basketball
Funtastic Food – Cooking Class
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Funtastic Food – Cooking Class
Boys’ Basketball
Tuesday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Fencing for Beginners with Manhattan Fencing Center+
Fashion Design
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Advanced Fencing with Manhattan Fencing Center+
Wednesday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Real Art – Stop Motion Animation
Grade 2-3 Chess with Coach Mac+
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Open Chess+
Thursday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
First LEGO League+
Boys’ Soccer Clinic
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
LEGO Team Hour Two (Grade 3)+
Girls’ Soccer Clinic
Friday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Coed Basketball Scrimmage
Running Club
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Artists Club: Painters & Sculptors
Coed Basketball Scrimmage
Fourth-Fifth Grade
Fourth-Fifth Graders begin their ACE afternoon at 3:00 with a nutritious snack and Clubhouse fun before their ACE Activities. ACE Activities are child-centered programs led by our ACE Instructors and Guests, including theater, science, art, sports, and robotics. Our programming nurtures your child’s mind and caters to their developmental needs. Check out their ACE Activity Schedule below and register today!
Note: Specialty Enrichment Classes are indicated with a +
Monday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Girls’ Basketball
Odyssey of the Mind+
Funtastic Food – Cooking Class
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Funtastic Food – Cooking Class
Boys’ Basketball
Tuesday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Fencing for Beginners with Manhattan Fencing Center+
Math Club with Mr. King
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Dice Tales: RPG Podcast
Advanced Fencing with Manhattan Fencing Center+
Grade 4-5 Chess with Coach Mac+
Wednesday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Fashion Design
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Open Chess Coach Mac+
Real Art – Stop Motion Animation
Thursday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Woodworking
Boys’ Soccer Clinic
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Homework Club
Woodworking
Girls’ Soccer Clinic
Friday
Activity One | 4:00-5:00
(Choose One Option)
Coed Basketball Scrimmage
Engineering+
Running Club
Activity Two | 5:00-6:00
(Choose One Option)
Artists Club: Painters & Sculptors
Coed Basketball Scrimmage
