Enrichment Programs
Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year
Please note -
- Please check for the deadline to register in each flyer/form. Each program has different deadlines & some programs are first come for first serve. If there are no dates mentioned please consider 9/25/20 to be the deadline.
- For starters, you are welcome to register your child in multiple programs and see if you get in as some are first come first serve and some are placement based. If you get accepted into multiple programs, you will have to choose one program if the programs are wait listed. If the programs don’t have any wait list then you are welcome to get into multiple programs. You will be able to choose two programs if you are a parent lead for any enrichment program.
- We will be performing fingerprinting and background clearance checks on all persons involved in running the programs. For any further questions/concerns, please contact our enrichment directors (Priyanka and Mittal) at FMSPFCenrichment@gmail.com.
Fallon V'Dezi Bolly-Hiphop Dance
It's time to bring the dancer in you to explore various themes and styles! Don't worry that shelter in-place has restricted outdoor movement. You too can dance from the comfort of your home through online dance workshops. Dance is a full body workout that helps improve your physical fitness, emotional uplift and also mental exercise (oh yea! memorizing the steps and counts have been proven through studies to prevent Alzhemers in seniors too!) Now you can join the Fallon V'Dezi Bolly-Hiphop Dance workshops and experience a fun filled environment of learning various styles of dance (Bollywood? Hiphop? Indian Folk? Lyrical Hiphop? we got ya covered!) across multiple languages. Whether you are just beginning to explore your dance skills or an experienced dancer, we are sure everyone will enjoy these sessions alike and most importantly meet new students, make new friends, bond and stay connected through trying times! This program will be run by Ayushman Deb, an eighth grader at Fallon. For more information, click HERE for the flyer. Ayushman’s classes will be monitored by his mother, Shalini Deb. So what are you waiting for? Click HERE to enroll. 
Fallon Scrabble Club
Now into its fourth year, the club aims to introduce students to the world of competitive Scrabble. Students will play many games against each other, learn a bunch of cool and unusual words, and become adept at rack management, board strategy and quick calculations. When they reach a sufficient standard, they can play in outside clubs in the Bay Area against the pros, and perhaps even think about participating in tournaments, leading up to the Scrabble Nationals next Summer! The club will meet once a week after school, on Fridays. Start date will be around the end of September or early October and maximum students to join are 20. Please sign up using the form below if you are interested in being a part of this exciting PFC enrichment program! There will be a fee of around $40 per student to help cover equipment and running costs. In the event that there are more than 20 interested students, we will be choosing the final 20 after a few weeks during which all students will be evaluated on their attendance, motivation, behavior, vocabulary, and of course, demonstrated Scrabble skills! Click HERE for more information and click HERE to register. This program is being offered by Yudith Anil (Freshman at Dublin High) and will be monitored by Anil Vijaypal. Yudith has been a part of the Fallon Scrabble Club for past 3 years and has been a nationally ranked player. He has been playing competitive scrabble since last 2 years and would like to pass on his knowledge to the fellow students by leading this program. 
MATHCOUNTS program is back! You are cordially invited to register for the 2020 Fallon MATHCOUNTS Club placement test. Where – Online
Fee – NO fee for placement test. Click HERE for more information and click HERE to register. This program will be run by a Fallon parent, Ms. Siyu Henningsen. Siyu was the parent lead of the John Green Math Olympiad Team in 2018. The team won the highest team achievement award and was named on the National Math Olympiad Honor Roll. Siyu is knowledgeable about the MATHCOUNTS program and wishes to extend her knowledge to the students. 
Math Olympiads is back at Fallon! Please click HERE to fill out the registration form by September 18th if your child is interested in participating. If we receive completed forms from more than 30 students, a placement test will take place. For information on Math Olympiad please click HERE. Please note that the program will have no weekly classes and will conduct only monthly tests. Interested students must prepare for the Olympiads at home and should be self motivated to do so. Failure to attend two tests in a row will disqualify a student to be on the team.This program will be run by Fallon parents & active PFC volunteers - Priyanka Sharma and Anuradha Gupta for the second year at Fallon Middle School. Fallon Middle School has won a High Achievement Award for Grade 7 in 2019-2020.
Dublin Kids can Code
Coding is for everyone, learning the basics of coding helps children take an idea and use their creativity to experiment and turn it into something that makes them proud.Learn to code by making your own web page using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. We’ll be using CodePen so the students can start coding from the very first class. Students will have small projects every week and a final project. Who should join? Open to students in 6 to 8th grade with interest in learning to code. Space is limited to 10 students per 12 weeks program. Program 1 Fall/Winter starts October 7th. This program is run by Francis Anaya, substitute teacher and an active volunteer at Fallon Middle School and Dublin High School. Click HERE for the flyer and click HERE to register. 
Introduction to Spanish
The goal for the "Introduction to Spanish" program, is to educate students on the Spanish language and culture. We will have engaging activities through Quizlet, Kahoot, and other programs to help students learn basic grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures. We will also get to listen to Spanish musicians and watch videos to facilitate our learning. Above all, we hope to have fun this year and enhance the future minds with the Spanish language! Click HERE to register. This program is being offered by Kaelyn Huang (Junior at Dublin High) and will be monitored by Noralyn Huang. |
Healthy Eating for Tweens and Teens
In this six part educational and fun series, Biochemistry and Nutrition Science, Macro and Micro nutrients, Role of Nutrition in Building and maintaining immunity, reading and understanding food labels, Food Heroes and Bandits and much more will be discussed. Students will maintain a food journal and use this tool and their weekly lessons as their guide to improve their eating habits and become lifelong learners. Having a good foundation and forming healthy habits now, will result in good choices later in life. This program will be run by a Fallon parent, Ramya Ramakrishnan. Ramya is a holistic Nutrition consultant, board certified by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. And is also a Certified NSPA Sports Nutrition Coach. This six week series will be offered again next year - Jan 2021 for a different set of kids. Class limit - 15 students. Weekly prizes will be given out for best submissions Click HERE to register. 
Fallon Science Olympiad
Fallon Science Olympiad is more than just learning about science. It encourages working as a team towards a shared goal with every subgroup contributing their part. It is also like running a marathon and persistence to participate in 23 events (# of events in a day. The topics of study and participation can range from earth sciences to genetics to aeronautical engineering. For more information click HERE to visit the Science Olympiad Website. The club will be student and parent funded. The year 2020-21 is an unusual year for all of us. Bay Area Science Olympiad Committee decided to follow 2 formats: Mini SO Tournament is where each student competes at their own home with tests and instructions provided by the Tournament organizers virtually. Teams will participate as a School team. My SO is something that anyone can participate in as long as the parents or legal guardians agree to it. The material provided is free each month, and there is a small cost (~$10) for the STEM showdown which allows participants to compete with students all over the country. Students participating in a mini tournament as part of a team can concurrently participate in My SO. We are looking to establish teams for Mini SO for 2020-21. Depending upon the response, a written test and or interview may be conducted. The parents will also need to support this program throughout the year. Please click HERE to enroll, if your student is interested in joining mini SO. This program will be run by Fallon's parent, Amarjit Singh. Mr. Singh ran the club last year successfully winning a couple of awards. He has been an enrichment volunteer for more than 5 years at Fallon. 
YCW Coding Workshops
Have you ever considered trying to design or develop your own video game? Or are you more inclined towards graphic design or art and want to expand your horizons? Then YCW (Youth Coding Workshops) is the place for you! We hold workshops teaching a variety of programming languages such as Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and more. No matter your skill or experience in whatever language you are learning, YCW always has something to offer, because we have a collection of problems and projects for students of all types. We also have experienced staff members who can help you with the nuances of any project or challenge you are trying to undertake. If you have any questions, please click HERE to check out our flyer and click HERE to register. This program will be run by Kaif Jeelani who is a Junior at Dublin High School, who has been coding for 4 years and is proficient in a variety of programming languages. He has taught professionally at a tutoring institute based on programming for 2 years and has volunteered at other programming workshops. This program will be monitored by Kaif’s mother, Bushra Anjum. Other tutors who will be teaching are: Nishad C - HTML Tutor: Proficient in HTML/CSS, Javascript, and Scratch (coding for 2 years) Shriya R - Scratch Tutor: Proficient in Python, HTML/CSS, and Scratch (coding for 2 years) Samarth S - Python Tutor: Proficient in Python, C, C++, and Scratch (coding for 4 years) Sai B - Python Tutor: Proficient in Python, HTML/CSS, and Scratch (coding for 3 years). 
Fallon Chess Club
We are excited to open registration for our annual Fall Chess Tournament for 2020 which is also our tryout tournament for enrolling in Fallon Chess Club. What - 5th Annual Fallon/Dublin Scholastic Championship Tournament Where - Virtual Tournament Played Online( please read documents for instructions) When - Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Deadline to register - September 9, 2020 Who - ALL Fallon students are eligible to play/apply(See below for club enrollment details for 2020-21 school year). Yes, even a new chess player is welcome to play in our unrated section. Read the rules and helpful documents we have provided to get started with playing online. Tournament is open to all DUSD K-12 students though club enrollment is ONLY open for Fallon students. Fee - NO registration fee Please read all the documentation carefully and register. We urge all the students/parents new to our club to read all instructions including the tournament rules and participation requirements carefully before registering. Fallon Chess Club Enrollment 2020-21(ONLY for Fallon Middle School Students) Fallon students are invited to Fallon Chess Club (enrichment program) on the basis of existing USCF rating and performance in this tournament. This is a required tournament for new potential players and also for returning players of Fallon Chess. Results will be shared in the week after the tournament. Fallon Chess Club Overview - click HERE. IMPORTANT - Tournament Rules and FAQ - click HERE. Registration for September 12 online tournament - click HERE. Please reach out to us if you have additional questions. This program has been running successfully for 5 years now and is being led by Fallon Parents, Sushmita Sudini and Ganesan Ramu along with the support from many other wonderful parent volunteers. |
Information needed to begin a PFC Sponsored Enrichment Program:
| instructions_to_start_or_renew_pfc_enrichment_program__1_.pdf |
| form_a_-_application_for_pfc_enrichment__1_.pdf |
| form_b_-_budget_for_pfc_enrichment.xlsx |
| guidelines_for_applying_to_start_a_pfc_enrichment_program.pdf |