registration now open!! The Sherwood Extended Day Program is excited to announce “Beyond the Bell” – a new drop-in program for families who don’t need regular child care. "Beyond the Bell" will allow families to use the ESC program at Sherwood on an as-needed basis, providing Sherwood students with affordable enrichment activities that don’t require a long-term commitment. day to day activities at escOur typical daily schedule looks like this:3:15 - Check-in at ESC in the cafeteria and grab a snack!3:30 - Recess (location weather-dependent)4:00 - Activity Block (includes a movement activity, hands-on activity, homework lab (when applicable), board games and building materials)5:15 - Independent Activity Time (Homework, Reading, Drawing, Board Games) Students are gathered around the craft table at ESC making a valentines day craft. Students are enjoying the sunshine on a special sledding afternoon activity. SNACK Students will be offered an allergy-friendly snack when they check-in at ESC at 3:15 each day. Please refrain from sending your student(s) with food from home. RECESS Students will go outside for recess (weather-permitting) to either the blacktop or the field. Basketball and Four Square are popular recess activities with our students! In inclement weather, students will have access to the gym for some free-play time. MOVEMENT ACTIVITY Every day will have some sort of physical activity offered, ranging from organized gym games (i.e. dodgeball, kickball, soccer) to facilitated small group activities (i.e. ping pong, running/walking on the track, fitness activities). HANDS ON ACTIVITY These activities will range from arts and crafts to STEM activities to the occasional special cooking project. Examples of activities:Sewing ProjectsAcrylic and Watercolor PaintingDIY Slime and Sensory BottlesDiamond PaintingFuse BeadsJewelry Making BOARD GAMES + BUILDING MATERIALS We have a collection of board games for students to access, as well as different building materials (i.e. Legos, Magnatiles, Magnet Blocks, Brain Flakes) that will be rotated out on a daily basis. HOMEWORK LAB Facilitated by ESC staff and assisted by high school volunteers in grades 10-12, Homework Lab is a space for students to work on long term or group projects, as well as get general homework advice from peer mentors in the Shrewsbury school system. There will be 1-3 high school students available during Homework Lab to assist students with their homework by answering questions and providing guidance when needed.*Students are also able to work independently on their homework from 4:00-6:00 daily, regardless of whether Homework Lab is running. SPECIAL EVENTS + EARLY RELEASE DAYSThese are the biggest hit of the year at Sherwood ESC!Special Events: These happen on regular school days in the afternoon from 3:15-6:00, and are made up of a range of activities from pizza parties or cooking projects, to seasonal parties or special movie viewings.Early Release Days: Take advantage of ESC on half-days... we are open all afternoon! From 12:15-6:00, students will be delighted to find a cafeteria transformed for the special theme of the day. Lunch will be served (pizza, chips, fruit, drink), and there will be exciting themed activities, decorations, and even an extra special snack! Join us for a fee of $60 (drop-in contracts) or $50 (recurring ESC contracts). drop in and make some memories with us! 2026/2027 Rates"Beyond the Bell" Drop-In Contract (afternoon session): $35 per day *Discounted rates available for everyone with free/reduced lunch : $14 per dayRecurring "ESC" Contract (afternoon session): $25 per dayMorning Session Drop-In (Recurring or Drop-In Contract): $10 per day_____________________________________________________ *Drop-Ins for ESC and Beyond the Bell will operate on a "first come, first served" basis.**All drop-in requests must be made at least 7 days in advance.RECURRING ESC CONTRACT:2026-2027 After-School Monthly Tuition Schedule Full Fee Reduced Lunch (40% discount) Free Lunch (60% discount) 5 days/week$438/mo$263/mo$175/mo4 days/week$350/mo$210/mo$140/mo3 days/week$260/mo$156/mo$104/mo2 days/week$176/mo$106/mo$71/moNEW!! 1-Day Contracts Now Available at Sherwood : $88 per month2026-2027 Before-School Monthly Tuition Schedule Full fee Reduced Lunch (40% discount) Free Lunch (60% discount)5 days/week$196/mo$118/mo$79/mo4 days/week$156/mo$94/mo$63/mo3 days/week$117/mo$70/mo$47/mo2 days/week$79/mo$47/mo$32/mo REGISTRATION FOR BEYOND THE BELL OR ESC Families may choose any combination of days that meet their needs. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!Click the button below to register for a recurring ESC Contract or a "Beyond the Bell" Drop-In Contract. Register Here october 2026 calendar Thursday, October 1 - Fall Wreath Craft, Homework LabFriday, October 2 - Fuse Beads, Dodgeball in the GymMonday, October 5 - Hand Sewn Tree Stuffy, Homework LabTuesday, October 6 - Popsicle Stick Scarecrows, Homework LabWednesday, October 7 - Acrylic Painting: Fall Landscape, Homework LabThursday, October 8 - Fall Beaded Bag Charms, Homework LabFriday, October 9 - NO SCHOOL!Monday, October 12 - NO SCHOOL!Tuesday, October 13 - Decorate Canvas Bags, Homework LabWednesday, October 14 - Shrinky Dink Keychains, Homework LabThursday, October 15 - Autumn Tree Watercolor, Homework LabFriday, October 16 - Cooking Club: Apple Nachos, "Revenge" in the GymMonday, October 19 - Yarn "Painting", Homework LabTuesday, October 20 - 3D Wood Slice Art, Homework LabWednesday, October 21 - Little Wooden People Craft, Homework LabThursday, October 22 - Magic Potion Sensory Bottle, Homework LabFriday, October 23 - "Halloweentown" Movie + Glowing Pumpkin Lanterns CraftMonday, October 26 - Fall Bean Mosaics: Owls, Homework LabTuesday, October 27 - Creature Slime, Homework LabWednesday, October 28 - Pom Pom Yarn Cat, Homework LabThursday, October 29 - Felt Fox Magnets, Homework LabFriday, October 30 - HARVEST FESTIVAL!
