Can my child take the bus to MakerSphere?
Students in kindergarten through grade 4 attend the MakerSphere afterschool art program right at Brookside Primary School. Students will go directly to their afterschool class following dismissal. The classroom is located in the Health Room.
Middle School
Cooking classes for grades 5 - 8 will be held at Crossett Brook Middle School. Students will go directly to the sustainability kitchen for their class after dismissal.
Woodworking for grades 5 - 8 or 9 - 12 will be held at the MakerSphere Wood Shop & Maker Space which is located at 1727 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center. Students should take bus #3 from school and get off at the Keltan Heights stop. The wood shop is the next driveway after Keltan Heights. See below.
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Youth Stained Glass Grades 6-9 will be held at the MakerSphere Seminary Studio at 201 Hollow Road in Waterbury Center. Students should take bus #2 from school and get off at Seminary driveway stop.
Middle school students attending classes at 30 Foundry Street, Waterbury, should take bus #6 and get off at Elm Street (close to Prohibition Pig). Students have a short walk to the 30 Foundry Street building; see map below. Students may walk through the parking lot directly across from Prohibition Pig to Bidwell Lane. The instructor will meet students at the bus stop on the first day to escort them.
Who do I contact if my child will be absent from their afterschool class?
Please report all absences to your instructor directly. Instructors do not have access to the MakerSphere email and may not receive messages sent there in a timely manner. Therefore, please text or email your child's instructor directly to report absence, late pick up, etc. Parents will receive contact information for your child's instructor prior to the start of the session.
Where is my child's class?
Please check your class location! Classes are happening in one of several different locations for middle schoolers; please be sure to check your location in the class listing and on your confirmation.
Class Times & Pickup Times
Kindergarten through grade 4 – all classes run from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm at Brookside Primary School
Pickup time is 5:00 pm.
Middle school cooking classes run from 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm at Crossett Brook Middle School
Pickup time is 5:15 pm. Pickup location - use the service road that runs behind the school. Students exit from the sustainability classroom (beside the chicken coop).
Middle/high school woodworking classes run from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at 1727 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center.
Pickup time is 6:00 pm.
Middle school classes at 30 Foundry Street run from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Late Pickup Policy
Please ensure that your child is picked up on time! There is a fee of $1/minute for late pickup. Repeated late pick ups become an issue for instructors. We understand that situations do occur on occassion resulting in parents arriving late. However, these instances should only occur on rare occassions. It is also appreciated that you notify your instructor if you are going to be late.
Cancellations & Make-up Classes
Children's afterschool classes will not meet on any day that school is not in session (during vacations and holidays, staff days etc.) or has been cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances as determined by the school system.
Children's After School Makeup Classes - If more than one school cancellation occurs during a session, we will make every effort to schedule a makeup class if at all possible.
Children Absences
If your child will be absent from class, please contact the instructor directly. Please do not send an email to MakerSphere's general email, as instructors do not have access and may not receive your message in a timely manner. Knowing about your child’s absence is appreciated and will also avoid instructors having to attempt to reach parents.
Photos
Photos may be taken during classes and events and used for promotional purposes. Names of students and/or any personal information will never be used without explicit consent. If you do not wish for your child's photo to be taken regardless, please contact us.
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MakerSphere Youth Code of Conduct
MakerSphere is committed to providing a safe, fun, educational, and cohesive atmosphere for all students. Children are expected to act in a respectful, cooperative and inclusive manner. Behavior that impedes another child’s emotional or physical well-being will not be tolerated.
If your child has an IEP, 504, or other support plan, please click here to review important information.
Unacceptable conduct includes:
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Verbal abuse and inappropriate language used with instructors or other students
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Physical harm or unwanted physical contact with others
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Consistently engages in disruptive behavior that interferes with other students' learning and enjoyment of the class, as well as the instructor's ability to teach effectively.
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Bullying
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Leaving the group or premises without consent
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Uncooperative / refuses to participate in assigned activities and projects
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Continued intentional abuse of tools/equipment after being advised
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Theft or damage to others’ belongings
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Poses a safety risk to themselves or others.
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Poses a safety risk through improper or unsafe use of tools, equipment or materials in art, woodworking, or cooking classes.
1st offense – behavior will be pointed out to the student and parents will be notified. If severe, parents may be called to pick up child immediately.
2nd offense – based on the severity of the behavior, a short break from the program may be advised.
3rd offense – circumstances will be reviewed to determine whether the student will be allowed to continue in the program.
All incidents are documented and are kept confidential.