SPORTS SEASONS FALL Grades 5-8 Coed Cross Country Grades 5-8 Girls' Volleyball Grades 5-8 Coed Flag Football WINTER Grades 4-8 Boys' Basketball Grades 4-8 Girls' Basketball SPRING Grades 5-8 Coed or Boys'/Girls' Soccer Grades 5-8 Coed Tennis

After School Activities

Athletics

Philosophy

The goal of our athletic program is to introduce students to the challenges of the interscholastic athletic competition. We strive to teach the players how to win, how to lose, and most importantly, how to play the game with respect for their opponents and themselves. The corollary effect is the growth of the students' self-esteem as they learn that success is achieved, win or lose, when they have given their best effort. To that end, every student who wishes to join a team is encouraged do so, and all students participate in games.

Participation

Our goal is 100% participation, but we acknowledge that some students choose not participate for physical or personal reasons. In the 2005-2006 school year, 70% of 4th - 8th graders participated in at least one sport. Students are encouraged and welcome to come and cheer on classmates whenever possible.

Coaches

Coaches of our teams are paid coaches or faculty and volunteer parents. In addition to having knowledge of the sport, each coach understands and believes in the philosophy of our program.

League

In most sports we compete in the Small Schools Intermediate League (SSIL) which is comprised of other local small schools. Our 4th and 5th grade basketball teams compete in the Burlingame Parks and Recreation League.

Objectives

1. Emphasize participation and fun.
2. Encourage physical fitness.
3. Offer the opportunity to learn the value of good sportsmanship and fair play in competition.
4. Teach the basic rules, skills and techniques involved in each sport to provide improved and skillful play.
5. Provide friendly competition with other youth of the same age.

Sports Policies

1. All coaches must be cleared through the Athletic Director.
2. It is the responsibility of all coaches to have a team meeting with the Athletic Director and parents to discuss practices, games, etc.
3. Games and practices are limited to a combined total of 3 per week.
4. Due to the size of our school and classes, teams may be mixed by grade or gender to promote play for all interested.

Chess

Chess classes are provided by Know Chess! All chess classes are held on campus one day a week after school for students in Kindergarten-Eighth grades. All levels of chess skill are accepted. The class is divided into groups (such as Standard, Intermediate, and Advanced) based on age and ability.

• Classes are one hour.
• The first 30 minutes are for chess instruction.
• Instruction is organized.
• Specific topics and strategies are covered.
• The last 30 minutes the students play chess games.

The first chess game is a tournament game - students are awarded points towards trophies and prizes based on the results of the game. After the tournament game students can play fun games until class is over.

For more information, please visit the Know Chess! web site: www.knowchess.com

Music

Music classes are provided by From the Heart Music and held on campus one day a week after school for students in First-Eighth grades. Teachers are all performing musicians and highly experienced instructors. Students have the chance to develop and enjoy themselves through musical training and live concerts.

Classes include:

Band: brass, woodwind, drums, percussion, 45-minute session, grades 3-8
Keyboard or Recorder: 30-minute session, grades K-8

Instrumental Instruction: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, 30-minute session, grades 3-8

Middle School Study Hall

Study Hall is offered Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 3:30-4:30pm.

Procedures

• Students will check in and out with the Study Hall monitor.
• Parents will be billed monthly ( the same fee structure as extended care) for the time spent at Study Hall.
• Students will be dismissed directly to Extended Care.

Expectations

• Study Hall is intended to provide students with a quiet place to complete their homework. Some assistance is available, however, it is not intended for consistent one-on-one tutoring.
• If a student becomes distracting to others, the behavior will be addressed in a Responsive Classroom style. If the distraction continues, or if the student is disrespectful to the Study Hall monitor, he/she will be directed to Extended Care for the remainder of the period.Parents will be billed for the time spent in each of the locations.
• Study Hall ends at 4:30. Students will be dismissed directly to Extended Care.

Ways to enroll your child

Sign up for your child to come on consistent days. If not a regularly scheduled time, please send a note, e-mail or call Ms. Fender in the morning to let her know that you would like your child to attend.

Contact information
(650) 342-5436 x 217
kfender@stmatthewsday.org

Summer Activities

Camp Go

Camp Go is open to children ages 8 - 13. The weeklong session is packed with exciting and different activities. Camp begins and ends each day at St. Matthew's.

Directors: Toni Sanburn and Jaemie Robins are Bay Area physical education teachers with over twelve years experience working with children. Both are PE teachers at St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School and have led field study trips, retreats and designed adventure based curriculum.

Hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm and each Thursday is an overnight adventure. Each day is designed to challenge and expose children to new experiences. Campers will develop social skills and learn valuable life lessons.

Camp Go enrollment includes: additional professional instructors, admission to all activities, transportation (train, bus and ferry) and safety and navigation skills.

Sample Daily Schedule

8:00am Drop off at St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School
8:15am Welcome and group activity
8:30am Depart for that day's adventure
5:00pm Return to St. Matthew's

The last Thursday of each session is an overnight adventure and the Friday of each session ends at noon.

For Camp Go information, please contact Toni Sanburn at tsanburn@stmatthewsday.org.