The
following are some of the most frequently asked questions
about the Gymnasium Geography assembly programs. If you
have a question that has not been adequately addressed
please send
e-mail to Pres@gymgeography.com or call us :
1-800-
925- 6277
You may wish to print
this page for future use.
Facility needs
and use questions:
Q: What if our
gymnasium is also our lunchroom ( Multi -Purpose Room -
MPR ) ?
Ans: Because of our small group and interactive
format, we do require the use of a gym or MPR. The
majority of the schools we perform at have the MPR . We
have no problem working around your lunch schedule. In
fact, we can remove all of our show equipment in less
than 5 minutes allowing your custodial staff time to set
up for lunch. If we are scheduled for afternoon shows we
can also set up again after lunch in less than 5 minutes.
We
strive for... "Maximum student
inclusion with minimum school day intrusion."
Q: Our gym / MPR has a wall divider
. Do you need the whole area open?
Ans: NO. We only need half the gym area. You may
close the divider and use other half for your school
needs.
Q: What is the minimum open
floor space required?
Ans: At a minimum we require 20 feet wide by 30
feet long open floor area.
Q: Can Gymnasium Geography be set up
and performed on a stage?
Ans: NO. For safety reasons
this program cannot be presented on a stage.
The games and activities are PE related and require
adequate room for running and stopping.
Q: Can Gymnasium Geography be
performed outdoors?
Ans: NO. Our exclusive vinyl floor maps are not
designed for outdoor use. Also impossible with our busy
schedule to factor in rain dates.
Q: Besides a clean open GYM / MPR
what else do you need on assembly day?
Ans: A few chairs for the teachers and for any
guests / parents that may attend. It is NOT necessary to
set up chairs for the students as they will be actively
involved. We provide all of our own props and our own
wireless PA system. We are completely self sufficient in
loading and unloading our equipment as well as setting it
up and breaking it down. Our presenters will also
introduce themselves to your students each show. It is
not necessary for the principal or any member of your
organization to do this.
Content
questions:
Q: Is this program
really appropriate for kindergarten and first grade?
Ans:YES! Not only learning level & skill level
appropriate but also instrumental in planting the seed
on the importance of geography & spatial
awareness at the earliest possible school age .
Q: What about activities for our
diverse special education population?
Ans: When we say "inclusion" we really mean it! Gym Geography
was originally developed & implemented at a school
with a 100% special education population. We will
confidently and successfully work with your special needs
students.
Scheduling
questions:
Q: Can we request more than one map
choice per day?
Ans: We ask that you choose one map show per day.
Our very busy calendar usually means that all of our
available maps are at different schools each day. Two
maps per day at one school, severely restricts our
booking calendar.It is NOT out of the question to
have 2 different maps in one day it does however, require
specific guidelines , pre- approval and sometimes
even extra costs.
Q: Which map program should we
choose- USA - or NJ Map choices (Sorry WORLD map NOT
available for 2008-2009)
Ans: That decision is made at your end and does
NOT need to be determined at time of booking. We can
successfully present our program to all grade levels K- 8
and special education on either one of our maps.
The most popular choice is the USA map.
NOTE:
We do offer a New Jersey State map program for NJ
schools and the 4th grade curriculum.
Q: May we combine grades?
Ans: It is fine to combine grades but we ask that
you keep them within one grade level. EX: K& 1,
2&3, 7&8 etc. because our skill & learning
levels are age appropriate a two grade gap is NOT
recommended.
Q: Our large school requires
additional program days. Must they be consecutive ?
Ans: For lodging purposes if you are NOT a NJ
state school we ask that you book consecutive days. Some
instances and exceptions can be made if this is not
possible at your end. We make every attempt to cater to
our customers.
Q: Who sets up the program schedule?
Ans: Because each school has varying scheduling
needs show scheduling is done by someone at your end. We
do provide you with our "user friendly "
schedule form which has detailed scheduling info
included. We also remain available at our toll free #
should any scheduling questions arise that have not been
addressed in our form.
Day
of the show: We are confident
in our ability to set up smooth running assembly
days.
We know you and
your staff are busy... so we make it easy!
- Students DO NOT need
chairs set up. They will be actively involved in program.
A few chairs for teachers and visitors are all that is
needed.
- We provide ALL necessary equipment including our own
Microphone & PA system.
- Completely self sufficient unloading & loading
equipment, setting up & breaking it down.
- Presenters will introduce themselves each show. It is
not necessary for anyone to do this.
- Presenters take charge allowing teachers to join in the
fun, sit & relax or cheer classes on.
FACILITY
/ SET UP REQUIREMENTS: ( Condensed
from above)
- Use of a Gym or Multi
Purpose Room (cannot be done on a stage or outdoors)
- If your Gym or MPR has a wall divider we only need 1 side
for our use
- Minimum open floor space needed 20 feet wide by
30 feet long
- If GYM is used for LUNCH we can remove all props in less than 5 minutes.
We will be
happy to assist you with any additional questions you
have.
Please Call toll free:
1-
800- 925 -6277
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Alden Place ES- Millbrook
Anne Hutchinson - Eastchester
Austin Rd. ES- Mahopac
Balmville ES- Newburgh
Bardonia ES-Nanuet
Bedford Rd. ES- Pleasantville
Beekman ES- Poughquag
Brookside ES- Yorktown Heights
Buchanan-Verplank ES -Buchanan
Cecil Parker ES- Mt. Vernon
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Claremont ES- Ossining
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Congers ES- Congers
Dina Link ES- New City
Dodson Interm.-Yonkers
East Coldenham ES- Newburgh
Edgewood ES- Scarsdale
Eldorado Int. School- Spring Valley
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Family School- Yonkers
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Frank Lindsay ES- Montrose
Garden Str. ES- Brewster
Garrison ES- Garrison
George Miller ES - Nanuet
Golden Hills ES- Florida
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Greenvale ES- Scarsdale
Hillcrest ES- Peekskill
Hillcrest ES- New City
Holy Family School-New Rochelle
Immaculate Conception - Stony Pt
Increase Miller ES-Golden Bridge
Katonah ES- Katonah
Kings ES- Warwick
Kingston Catholic - Kingston
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Lime Kiln ES- Suffern
Lincoln Ave. ES- Pearl River
Little Britain - New Windsor
Little Tor ES- New City
Longfellow ES Mamaroneck
Marlboro ES- Marlboro
Meadow Hill Magnet Sch-Newburgh
Montessori Sch#11-Yonkers
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Mt. Kisco ES- Mt. Kisco
New City ES- New City
New Windsor ES- New Windsor
North Garnerville ES- Garnerville
North Main Str. ES- Monroe
Ostrander ES-Wallkill
Our Lady of Fatima Sch- Scarsdale
Parsons Memorial ES- Harrison
Patricia DiChiaro ES- Yonkers
Pawling ES- Pawling
Pearls Hawthorne ES-Yonkers
Pennington Grimes ES- Mt. Vernon
Pound Ridge ES- Pound Ridge
PS- 22 - Yonkers
PS 27 Yonkers
Quaker Ridge ES- Scarsdale
Round Hill ES-Washingtonville
S. Preston ES- White Plains
Somers Intermediate Sch- Somers
St. Anthony 's -Yonkers
St. Columbanus Sch- Cortlandt Manor
St. Gregory Barbarigo- Garnerville
St.John & St. Paul-Larchmont
St. Joseph's Sch- Bronxville
St. Joseph's Sch- Croton Falls
St. Mark's - Yonkers
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Taft ES- Washingtonville
Temple Hill Academy- Newburgh
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West Nyack ES- West Nyack
West Patent ES- Bedford Hills
White Sulphur -White Sulpher Spr
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Barnhart ES, Waldorf
Benfield ES- Severna Park
Bollman Bridge ES- Jessup
Bushy Park ES-
GlenwoodWindsor
Carderock Springs
ES-Bethesda
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Ellicott City
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Charles Chipman
ES-Salisbury
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Gunpowder ES- Baltimore
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Hernwood ES- Randallstown
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Holy Redeemer - Kensington
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Longfellow ES- Columbia
Manor Woods ES- Ellicott City
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Middletown ES- Middletown
Monocacy ES- Frederick
New Market MS- New Market
New Midway ES- Keymar
Norrisville ES- White Hall
Northfield ES- Ellicott City
North Forestville ES- Forestville
Oakville ES- Mechanicsville
Padonia International Sch-Cockeysville
Phelps Luck ES- Columbia
Pointers Run ES- Clarksville
Prince Street ES- Salisbury
Reisterstown ES-Reisterstown
Riderwood ES- Towson
Ritchie Park ES-Rockville
Rockburn ES- Baltimore
Rockburn ES- Elkridge
Rogers Forge ES-Baltimore
Running Brook ES- Columbia
Sandy Hill ES- Cambridge
Sandymount ES- Finksburg
St. Augustine Sch- Elkridge
St. Bartholomew Sch- Bethesda
St. Bernadette School- Silver Spring
St. James Academy- Monkton
St. Jane DeChantal School-Bethesda
St. John The Evangelist - Silver Spring
St. Jude's School- Rockville
St. Mary 's - Landover Hills
St. Mary Sch- Rockville
Stevens Forest ES- Columbia
Summit Park ES- Baltimore
Walter Mills - Parole ES- Annapolis
Waterloo ES- Columbia
Watkins Mill ES- Montgomery Village
Waverly ES- Ellicott City
West Annapolis ES- Annapolis
Westside Intermediate- Hebron
Winfield ES- Westminster
Windsor Knolls MS- Ijamsville
Wolfsville ES- Myersville
Woods Academy - Bethesda
Woodridge ES- Hyattsville
Woodsboro ES- Keymar
Worthington ES- Ellicott City
Wynand ES- Baltimore
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