Afterschool Program Information

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ESMS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
PROVIDED BY MANHATTAN YOUTH


Fall 2025 starts on Monday, September 15.
DYCD registration is now open. The Fall schedule and class signup information will be emailed later this week.

Please note: There will be no afterschool on Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5.

New ESMS families must complete the DYCD registration before participating in afterschool.

All dismissals will be from the 91st Street school entrance between 5:45–6:00pm.

Fall Sports Tryouts will be held the week of September 8–12 afterschool from 3:20–5:45pm.

  • All students are welcome and will meet in the cafeteria.

  • No signup required, but DYCD registration must be complete.

  • Dismissal from the 91st Street entrance.

Tryout Schedule

  • Mon, Sept 8: Varsity Girls Volleyball (7th & 8th), Varsity Flag Football (7th & 8th), Varsity Girls Flag Football (All Grades)

  • Tue, Sept 9: Varsity Boys Soccer (All Grades)

  • Wed, Sept 10: JV Girls Volleyball (6th & 7th), JV Flag Football (6th & 7th)

  • Thu, Sept 11: Varsity Girls Soccer (All Grades)

  • Fri, Sept 12: Co-ed Cross Country (All Grades)

Fall Afterschool Schedule is here! 
 
Thank you for your patience- the fall schedule is finally here!!
 
Please use the link below to review the schedule and discuss the offerings with your child. Class sign up will open Thursday September 11th at 7:00pm. Please be ready with first and second choices when signing up.
 
The link to sign up on Thursday is also below and will be sent out again later in the week. Please note that while the link is closed until Thursday at 7pm, it will be tested during the week. Any submissions before Thursday will be deleted.
 
 

ESMS Afterschool is provided by Manhattan Youth and is free for all students. Manhattan Youth runs our MSAL sports teams, produces school performances, and fills every afternoon with creative, athletic and academic activity choices that appeal to a wide range of students. There are two sessions per day, ending at 4:35 and 5:45pm, and the offerings change each trimester.

Please reach out to the afterschool program director, Nick Lacativa, if you have any questions regarding programming, attendance, schedules, and all other afterschool-related areas. The cell phone below will reach him during programming hours.

Nick Lacativa
Program Director
ESMS Manhattan Youth Afterschool
nlacativa@manhattanyouth.org
(917) 565-7472

Daily After School Schedule

NO STUDENT IS ALLOWED TO LEAVE AND RE-ENTER THE BUILDING ONCE SCHOOL HAS ENDED DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. STUDENTS SHOULD COME DIRECTLY TO THE CAFETERIA AT 3:20PM FOR AFTERSCHOOL.

  • 3:20PM – 3:30PM – Snack/Check-in (Cafeteria)

  • 3:30PM – 4:45PM – First Session Activities

  • 4:45PM – Dismissal only for students without a 2nd session activity

  • 4:45PM – 5:45PM – Second Session Activities

  • 5:45PM – End of programming / Dismissal

Dismissal

On the registration form you will be asked:
"My child has permission to travel home alone at dismissal."

  • Yes – Your child may sign themselves out at the end of the afterschool day.

  • No – An adult must pick up and sign out your child every day.

All dismissals and pickups happen at the 91st Street entrance.

If you would like your child to leave early at any time, please email or call the program director to give permission.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.