PICK UP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURES FOR SUMMER SCHOOL DROP OFF OPTIONS

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When dropping your child off at school, you may park on Newcomb Avenue or another side street, and walk your child in through the Westerly Drive entrance. Please note there is 15 minute parking on the side streets near Tenafly High School. If you drop your child off directly in front of the High School, please be aware that you may not park your car, but must drop your child off and immediately drive away from the school once they are released to a staff member. All students who will be entering kindergarten in the 20162017 school year must be directly walked to their first class by their parent or guardian. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Tenafly Summer Enrichment 2016 Entering Grades K through 9

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All students who are entering kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year must be picked up directly from their last classroom. These students will not be dismissed unless this occurs. It is advised that parents park and walk to the High School for dismissal. If you choose to park on the side streets at this time, please follow all parking rules posted on the streets. Students who attend the summer recreation program will be escorted there by program staff.

Any concerns about drop off or pick up should be addressed to [email protected]. If there is a change in dismissal directions for any student, the summer school office should be contacted at 201-816-4946. Please note that parents who leave children waiting for excessive periods of time after classes have ended will be removed from the program without a refund. Thank you for your cooperation.

이번 여름에 자녀의 능력을 향상시키십시요!

Science/Technology/Engineering/Math, Reading, Writing, Art, Drama, and more! REGISTER EARLY – CLASS SIZE LIMITED www.tenafly.k12.nj.us (201) 816-4946 [email protected]

Registration Form 2016 Cut this page out for mail-in registration Please Print Clearly

STUDENT: Last Name: _____________________ First Name: ________________________ Grade entering September 2016: ______ Age: _____ Male___ Female___ Street address where student LIVES: ___________________________________ City: ______________________ State: ____________ Zip: _______________ PRIMARY CONTACT: Last Name: _____________________ First Name: ________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________ Primary Phone Number: _____________________________________________ Alternate Phone Number: ____________________________________________ SECONDARY CONTACT: Last Name: _____________________ First Name: ________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________________________________ CLASS SELECTION:

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Student Arrival/Dismissal Parents are encouraged to escort their children to their first class until they have adopted a comfortable and safe routine. Parents are also expected to arrange for student pick-up after dismissal. Parents who leave children waiting for excessive periods of time after classes have ended will be removed from the program without a refund.

Attendance

1st choice

If your child will be absent, please telephone Mrs. Lyons, the school nurse by 9:00 AM at (201) 816-6670.

2nd choice 3rd choice PAYMENT: Tuition Registration Fee Pd. 1-Material Fee Pd. 2-Material Fee Pd. 3-Material Fee Review Class(es) Total Check #: _________ Bank: ___________

$ 65.00

Attending Recky’s Day Camp? YES

NO

We work with Recky’s to bring your students safely to and from their program.

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MEDICAL INFORMATION: Physician’s Name:__________________________________________________ Physician’s Phone Number: __________________________________________ List any serious allergies (food, bee sting, other): _________________________ Epi-Pen necessary? __________ List any daily medication the child is taking _____________________________

Bicycles Students who ride their bicycles to the program should lock them securely in the bicycle rack. Only students entering grade 3 and up may ride their bicycles to school.

Word Power ELL (ELL 어휘와 단어 습득 클래스) E.J. Yoon

Room 111

Period 2

Grades 6-9

This is a vocabulary enrichment workshop for students who have just exited ELL in the Elementary or Middle school. This class is designed to be a bridge to a successful transition into regular Language Arts classes. Learn new words in context by reading great stories and through fun activities. 영어의 어휘력을 흥미있는 스토리를 통해서 자연스럽게 습득하여 정확하게 사용하는 연습을 하는 클래스입니다.

The Tenafly Summer School Program offers a variety of educational opportunities for students entering grades K through 9 and is approved by the New Jersey State Department of

ELL - Reading for Information (논픽션 독해) E.J. Yoon

Room 111

Period 3

Grades 6-9

The ability to grasp non-fiction information effectively is an area often included on state and standardized tests such as PARCC. This class is designed for Int. and Adv. ELL students. It focuses on how students can improve their abilities to comprehend and respond to factual information. Students will be reading selected non-fiction texts and build skills to summarize, make inferences, draw conclusions and analyze the texts. 요즘의 NJASK같은 시험은 소설류보다는 논픽션 (실화나 역사, 사건을 기록한 기사)의 이해와 분석에 중점을 둡니다. 이런 추세에 맞춰 다양한 주제의 논픽션 종류의 기사를 읽고 이해, 분석하며 실습하는 클래스입니다.

Education. A professional staff of certified teachers provides a learning environment that encourages quality performance from each student. A certified nurse is on staff throughout the summer session.

World of Catapults and Trebuchets—NEW! Lisa Bianchi, TMS Discovery Teacher

Room 114

Period 2

Grades 3-6

Launch your summer the right way. Throw yourself into building model catapults and trebuchets, then use them to knock down a series of barricades or hit soft targets. Critique your designs, consider different materials and grow a new level of understanding about the principles of physics, medieval times, and how stuff works. Materials Fee: $50

Writer’s Workshop: Boosting Your Skills Ellie Zerling

Room: 113

Period 3

Grades 6-9

This class is designed for students who want to improve their organization, style, grammar, and mechanics of their writing. The class will be tailored to the needs of the students and will focus on several genres of writing including persuasive and expository essays and memoirs. Students will follow the writing process from brainstorming and pre-writing to editing. The course will conclude with a celebration of the students’ works on the last day of class.

Course descriptions and registration materials are included in this brochure.

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Summer Literary Circles I

Room: 113

Period 1

Grades 4-5

Ellie Zerling

SCHEDULE

Dive into some good books this summer! Class members will receive and then own four award-winning, popular books, and explore them through small-group discussions, games, creative writing assignments, artistic response, and film viewing. We conclude with a theme party celebrating the characters we met in each of the books. Materials (Book) Fee: $50.00

Summer Space Adventures

Room 148

Period 1

Grades 1-3

Meaghan Kistner

First Day for Students: Tuesday, June 28th Last Day for Students: Tuesday, July 26th School Closed: July 4th

An astronomy class for beginners! Have fun learning about the Solar System, including the Sun, planets, moon, and comets. Read books about the planets, the moon landing, and the constellations. Make planet art projects, color the layers of the Earth, design a moon poster, and create your own Solar System book. Hands-on projects and activities will help you to become a Solar System expert! Materials Fee: $20.00

Theatre Improvisation

Room 128 Samuel Ahn-Cooper, THS Drama/Speech Director

Period 2

Grades 4-7

From beginners to advanced actors, all are welcome to sharpen their acting skills by joining in many interesting theatre games and improvisations. Students will have a chance to work individually and with a group. Students will be able to release their full creative potential, use their imaginations, improve their voice and be comfortable creating characters and bringing those characters to the stage.

The Language Arts Workout – NEW! Room: 113

Period 2

Grades 3-4

Ellie Zerling

Daily Schedule

This course will help you to develop your personal strengths when it comes to recognizing the correct parts of speech, site word recognition, decoding, spelling, and correct sentence structure. We’ll even teach you cursive writing!

TV/Video Production Courses Eric Nissenbaum

Period 1: 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Intermediate/Advanced Library Beg/Intermediate Library

Period 2 Period 3

Grades 5-7 Grades 4-6

Beg/Int (period 3)

Period 2: 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM Period 3: 10:55 AM - 11:55 AM

Want to make movies this summer? We will be using iMacs and Apple’s iLife programs including iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, and GarageBand. Students will work individually and in groups to create fun, short video projects, including digital stories and movie trailers! Materials Fee: $20.00 Intermediate/Advanced (period 2)

Using iMacs and Apple's video software, we will be exploring television and news production. Students can research current events, local news stories and even sports and weather to produce TV news features. It’s a great way to be creative and have fun this summer! Some video-making experience required. Materials Fee: $20.00

REGISTRATION Mail-In Registration: Deadline May 27th Instructions: 1. Please complete the Registration Form on inside cover 2. Enclose a check or money order payable to Tenafly Public Schools. 3. Mail Registration Form and payment to:

Storybook/Fairytale Writing Workshop

Room 112

Period 2

Jenna Simon, Registrar Central Office 500 Tenafly Road Tenafly, New Jersey 07670

Grades 2-5

Adrienne Parikos This course explores the exciting world of classic children’s stories and fairy tales! Gathering inspiration from childhood memories and stories, students will learn to produce their own unique, imaginative storybooks. This process will include creative writing, illustrating, and decorating original stories.

Strategy Through Gaming

Room 116

Period 3

Enrollment is limited. Registration will be processed on a firstcome, first-served basis. Registration Forms postmarked after May 27th will not be accepted. Registration after this date must be completed in person on the dates listed below.

Grades 4-6

Anne-Marie Tully Game on! “Play is work and work is play” as you use your imagination, creativity, reading and writing skills to compete with your peers in traditional games like Scrabble, Boggle, Mad Libs, and Scattegories. You’ll also have a chance to exercise your sense of humor and artistic abilities playing Pictionary, while you can show off your knowledge about the world in a round of Taboo, Cranium, or Catch Phrase. All of these games are designed to promote collaboration, strategic thinking, and to invite participants to stretch their minds and bodies.

Stretch Your Imagination

Room 132

Period 3

Grades 3-4

Marilyn Termotto Stretch your imagination by reading together and participating in creative related activities. If you enjoy stories, writing, mini art projects, and cooking, this is the class for you. Bring your imagination and come join the fun! Allergy alert – this class involves food.

After May 27th

In-Person Registration: Held at Tenafly High School Cafeteria Saturday, June 11 8 AM – 11 AM Saturday, June 18 8 AM – 11 AM Please bring EXACT TUITION AMOUNT REQUIRED. Non-Residents: Payment at in-person registration must be made by money order or cash.

TUITION FEES Number of Courses 1 2 3 Review Classes

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Non-Resident

$190 $330 $440 $60 per class

$260 $460 $600 Out-of-town review same as above

An additional $65 per-student registration fee is required at time of registration and is non-refundable. Additional material fees may be required for some Enrichment Classes (see course descriptions) and these too are non-refundable. All fees are payable at time of registration. All non-resident students that register in person must pay by money order (payable to Tenafly Public Schools) or in cash. Exact change is required. No change will be available. No refunds will be issued after June 27th. This includes refund requests due to vacation, withdrawal, absences, or illness. There will be a $60 processing fee for any schedule change initiated by the parent or student.

Quiz Bowl Junior—NEW!

Room 114

Period 1

Grades 2-5

Lisa Bianchi, TMS Discovery Teacher Do you have a knack for remembering details? Love a little competitive fun? Then you’ll have a blast buzzing in and playing quiz bowl! Find your special topics and s-t-r-e-t-c-h your mastery. Have huge amounts of fun while tackling topics no one else will know. From world geography to science trivia, you’ll develop a taste for ideas and topics you never dreamed of. Jump in and join the fun!

Rock Guitar

Room 127 Room 127

Thaddeus MacGregor

Period 1 (max 12) Period 2 (max 12)

Grades 4-9 Grades 2-6

Big Fun! Learn the fundamentals of guitar through FUN rock & roll basics! Learn the “riffs,” chords, lines and runs that make up classic songs by The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and others. Let’s rock! Acoustic, bass, or electric guitars are welcome. There are a limited number of amplifiers available for student use. Each student will have the chance to try the electric guitar. For beginners and intermediate players. Materials Fee: $20.00

Music Recording/Tech and Production Thaddeus MacGregor

Room 127 Period 3 (max 20) Grades 5-9

NEW!

We will work on the basics of song writing/playing, instrument and voice coaching, arranging and recording songs, multi-track overdubbing and mixing. A good recording starts with a good performance! All instruments and singers welcome, all skill levels. We will use digital technology as well as “old school” equipment. Non-players who just want to learn recording/audio engineering are welcome too. We will use Logic Pro X, Garage Band, and similar apps. Work on and record simple arrangements that rock!

Scrapbooking

Room 116

Period 2

Grades 3-6

Anne-Marie Tully Preserve your precious memories and nurture your creative side in this fun and informative scrapbooking class! Students will learn several design elements including collage, rubberstamping, journalizing, and stenciling. Each student will produce a book that showcases various aspects of his or her life. Whether students select from the provided theme page ideas or come up with some of their own themes, they are guaranteed to create a book they will treasure and be proud of!

Little Chefs Stacey Lanni

Room 135 Room 135

Period 1 Period 2

Summer cooking! Perfect for hot days with dozens of no-bake, kid-friendly recipes! Students will enjoy cooking and eating different recipes each day. They will learn kitchen safety basics, how to read recipes, how to measure ingredients while learning other basic cooking skills. Students will prepare tasty dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Please bring a small food storage container to class. Materials Fee: $50.00

Math Explorations – Fun with Numbers Maria Vojack Smith

Room 133 Room 133

Period 1 Period 3

Grades 1-3 Grades K-1

Come join us as we sail into summer on a mathematical adventure! Working with a variety of hands-on games, puzzles, activities, and manipulative materials, students will expand and enrich their mathematical skills. Children in grades 2 – 4 will learn about time, place value, money and all number operations. Our lessons will also include literary connections. Grades K – 1 will focus on counting, odd and even numbers, money, and time through a variety of activities. Their lessons will also include daily math poetry and literary connections.

Playwriting/Drama Production Room 112

Period 3

ENRICHMENT COURSES

Grades 1-3 Grades 2-4

Grades 3-6

Adrienne Parikos Do you enjoy expressing yourself through writing and acting? This course provides both! Have fun learning about acting and playwriting with a variety of drama games and activities. Students will also study a variety of children’s plays and scripts focusing on the writing process and structure of each. Students will become a playwright and have the opportunity to act out their own play. Come shine as an author and an actor!

Name Books & Beyond Little Chefs Summer Space Adventures Math Explorations Fun w/ Numbers STEM Adventures in Science Quiz Bowl Jr. Chess (Beg.) Creative Writing STEM Summer Literary Circle I Astronomy—Up, Up and Really Far Away Digital Photography History of Invention Creative Writing Rock Guitar (Beg) Art Extravaganza II ELL Grammar in Writing Intro to Public Speaking Art in Children’s Literature Alphabet Soup Books & Beyond STEM Adventures in Science Little Chefs Storybook/Fairytale Writing Workshop Rock Guitar (Beg) Language Arts Workout Scrapbooking World of Catapults and Trebuchets! Jump Start 6th Gr. Math Theatre Improvisation Astronomy—Up, Up and Really Far Away TV Production History’s Mysteries STEM (double period) Chess (Int.) (Adv.) Word Power ELL Math Explorations Fun w/ Numbers Art Extravaganza I

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Room

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132 135 148 133 144 143 114 Library 112 145 113

146 Library 108 116 127 131 111 128 131 148 132 144 143 135 112 127 113 116 114 133 128 146 Library 108 145 Library 111 133 131

Big Wide World Chess (Beg.) Busy Bees Jewelry Design Stretch Your Imagination STEM Playwriting /Drama Production Adventures in Science Strategy Through Gaming Astronomy—Up, Up, and Really Far Away TV Production History’s Mysteries Culinary Capers Music Recording: Tech and Production Drama – Intro to Acting ELL- Reading for Information Writer’s Workshop: Boosting Your Skills

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3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

148 Library 114 132 144 112 143 116 146 Library 108 135 127 128

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ELL Grammar in Writing

Room 111 Period 1 Grades 6-9 EJ Yoon Do you hate to write because you lack confidence in your grammar skills? Or do you have trouble expressing your ideas effectively because of poor grammar? In this class ELL students will be learning the conventions of English and practicing from writing a good sentence to a complete essay. Grammar rules and mechanics of English will be presented in various ways. This class is designed for Int. and Adv. ELL students. 영어 문법에 자신이 없어 글쓰기가 두렵습니까? 혹은 문법 실력이 부족하여 자신의 아이디어를 효과적으로 표현하는게 어렵습니까? 이 클래스를 통해 문법을 배우며 문장 쓰기에서 엣세이를 처음부터 끝까지 쓰는 과정을 실습합니다.

History of Invention

Room 108

Period 1

Grades 4-7

Cristina Cutrone This course is designed to investigate inventions throughout history. Students will explore the circumstances leading to the creation of inventions and their immediate and long term impacts. Students will be engaged in independent and group work, will choose topics of their own interest, and prepare and share their findings through multi-media presentations.

History’s Mysteries

Room 108

Cristina Cutrone

Period 2 Period 3

Grades 5-8 Grades 4-7

Come and explore some of the most mystifying events in history. Students will span through thousands of years of history to learn about the greatest unsolved mysteries. Through the use of primary sources, videos, and photographs students will step into the shoes of an historical detective and try to offer their own answers to some of the world’s most intriguing questions. The course will include topics such as the true discoverer of the Americas, the Shroud of Turin, Rasputin of Russia, the Ice Man, the Pharaohs and the pyramids, the Greek's Trojan horse, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Introduction to Public Speaking Room 128

Period 1

Grades 6-8

Samuel Ahn-Cooper, THS Drama/Speech Director This course offers an introduction to the fundamental techniques of voice and speech. Students will explore the techniques necessary to deliver a captivating, confident and vocally powerful speech. Specific goals of the course include: release each student’s full creative potential, acquire fundamental skills necessary for delivering a speech, be able to speak confidently in front of a class, use the voice to enhance the spoken word, and self-reflection and selfevaluation. The last two days of class will be a celebration of students’ work.

Jump Start 6th Grade Math

Room 133

Period 2

Grade 6 ONLY

Maria Vojack Smith This enrichment course is designed to give a jump start into the 6th grade math curriculum, including a review of the more difficult content that was introduced during 5th grade. Students will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies designed to help them develop their skills in fraction and decimal operations, integers, data analysis, geometry, probability, problem solving and the beginning of algebraic concepts. Students will also play math games and solve challenging math mysteries.

Chess

Period 1 Beg Grades 2-5 Period 2 Int/Adv Grades 5-9 Period 3 Beg Grades 2-5 Basic Chess for Beginners: For students who have never played or have had little experience with the game. Students will learn the fundamentals, rules, basic tactics, and strategies. Chess tournaments will be held and prizes distributed. Intermediate/Advanced Chess: Students will further their tactical knowledge of the game and will participate in challenging exercises and competitive play. This class is for students with knowledge of how the pieces move and of basic game technique. Familiarity with the chess clock and use of algebraic notations for recording moves is a helpful prerequisite. Chess tournaments will be held and prizes distributed.

REVIEW COURSES

Room Library

Anthony Zorovich

Creative Writing Adrienne Parikos

Room 112

Period 1

Grades 2-5

This course provides an opportunity to experience the joy of self-expression through a variety of creative writing experiences with an emphasis on writing skills. Students will express themselves in writing as well as read many poems and short stories as inspiration for their own work. Creative Writing Anne Marie Tully

Room 116

Period 1

Grades 6-8

Whether you’re an experienced writer or new to the field, pack up your writing tools and join us in Creative Writing. You will work as a writer every day, choosing your own topics, organizing your ideas, and writing at your own pace. The instructor will guide you through class lessons, one-on-one conferences, and peer response groups to write the stories you’ve always wanted to write with clarity and style. Culinary Capers Stacey Lanni

Room 135

Period 3

Grades 5-7

Summer cooking! An advanced version of “Little Chefs,” this course is perfect for hot days with dozens of no-bake, kid-friendly recipes! Students will learn kitchen safety basics, how to read recipes, how to measure ingredients while learning other cooking skills. Students will prepare tasty dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Please bring a small food storage container to class. Materials Fee: $50.00 Digital Photography Library Period 1(max 20) Grades 4-6 Eric Nissenbaum Learn how to take quality digital pictures, load them to the computer, remove red eye, incorporate pictures into postcards and greeting cards, and to use photo editing to create trick photography. Requirement: Bring your own digital camera please. Drama – Introduction to Acting Room 128 Period 3 Grades 6-9 Samuel Ahn-Cooper, THS Drama/Speech Director This program introduces acting techniques with the major emphasis on body and voice rather than scene study. Through the use of original monologues the students will learn how to write a monologue and create a character from the ground up. Students will share their monologues in a safe and trusting environment and be able to learn from each other’s ideas and feedback. The last two days will be a celebration of the student’s work.

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Reading Review Level A Reading Review Level B Reading Review Level C Math Review Level A Math Review Level B Math Review Level C

Grade Entering

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STEM- New Courses and Grades Available! Brian Cook, TMS STEM Teacher Room 145

Period 1 Grades 3-5 Periods 2&3 (double session) Grades 5-8

And: Melissa Lorenc, TMS Science Teacher Room 144

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3

Grades 2-3 Grades 2-3 Grades 3-5

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The STEM summer enrichment courses will focus on hands-on technology-driven activities that will show students how each of the above subjects are vital in their everyday lives. Students will begin to understand each of these subjects through projects that require experimentation, problemsolving, creativity, and imagination. Single period STEM classes for Grades 2-3 include topics such as buildings and structures, manufacturing and 3D printing, coding, robotics, crystal growth and structure, and more! Materials fee: $25 (Max 12)

Single period STEM classes for Grades 3-5 are single-session classes and will include topics such as: the five senses and the brain, sound and light, electricity and magnetism, Newton’s laws, buildings and structures, manufacturing and 3D printing, coding, robotics, video game design, and more! Materials fee: $25 (Max 12) Periods 2 and 3 (Mr. Cook) are back-to-back sessions, and they must BOTH be taken and they cost the same as two classes. The topics to be explored will include: simple machines, how the world works, designing and fabricating with a 3D printer, coding and robotics, electronics and the Arduino microcontroller, generating alternative energy, video gaming environment and building your own game, health and safety wearables, hydroponics, and the future of food. Materials Fee: $50 (Max 15)

Adventures in Science

Room 143

Period 1 Grades 2-4 Period 2 Grades 2-4 Period 3 Grades 4-6 Ever build a volcano? Know what Goop feels like? Adventures in Science is a hands-on approach developed to teach children specific scientific skills and to ignite a passion for the world of science. Through entertaining demonstrations, simple experiments, and daily projects children learn to observe, measure, classify, compare, predict, communicate, and gather information while developing important critical thinking skills. Topics in grades 1-3 include the magic of colors, kaleidoscopes, crystals, magnets, why the sky is blue, and the wonders of volcanoes. Topics in grades 3-5 include the science of flight, how straws work, the power of pressure, the magic of surface tension, static electricity, and the solar system. Materials Fee $50.00 Kathryn O’Brien

Alphabet Soup

Room 148

Period 2

Grades 1-3

Meaghan Kistner Review the alphabet in this fun-filled class! Each day we will read a book based on the letter of the day, work in our own alphabet book, and make/or taste a special treat beginning with that letter. Practice your listening, reading, writing, and drawing skills while working on letter and sound awareness. A great way to practice literacy skills and have fun at the same time! Materials Fee: $50.00

Art in Children’s Literature

Room 131

Period 2

Grades K-2

Arnold Almaguer A great opportunity for children to learn how some authors are artists and to see how their artwork makes the story come alive! We will read books written by authors/artists and will complete art projects based on those books. Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, Keith Haring, Faith Ringgold and Leo Lionni are just a few of the authors/artists the children will be introduced to. Materials Fee: $25.00

Art Extravaganza I

Room 131

Period 3

Grades 1-3

Arnold Almaguer Children will be introduced to different artists and their works. Each project will be based on an individual artist. The children will use the artist’s work to inspire artwork of their own. Matisse, Monet, Van Gogh, Warhol, Picasso, and Magritte are just a few of the artists we will be studying. The projects will include painting, print making, pastels, chalk and more. Materials Fee: $50.00

Art Extravaganza II

Room 131

Period 1

Grades 6-9

Arnold Almaguer Children will be introduced to different artists and their works. Each project will be based on an individual American artist. The children will use the artist’s work to inspire their own. Alexander Calder, Georgia O’Keefe, Wayne Thiebaud, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Peter Max are just a few of the artists we will be studying. The projects will include painting, print making, pastels, chalk and more. Materials Fee: $50.00

Astronomy—Up, Up and Really Far Away! Brian Sabourin

Room 146

Period 1and 3 Period 2

Grades 4-6 Grades 5-7

This course will introduce students to the wonderful and exciting world of astronomy. We will build and launch our own rockets, discover the unique features of the planets in our solar system, and explore the mysteries of Black Holes, Quasars, Neutron Stars, and much more!

Busy Bees Jewelry Design

Room 114

Period 3

Grades 2-5

Lisa Bianchi Beaders’ delight! Learn the art of jewelry design and develop a craft that will last long after summer is over. Create jewelry for yourself, family, and friends. Combine beading and macramé stiches to craft beautiful bracelets or even plan hangars. Along with your own set of tools, you’ll take home three or more projects a week. Materials Fee: $50

Big Wide World

Room 148

Period 3

Grades 1-3

Meaghan Kistner Welcome to our Big Wide World! Through creative hands-on activities and reading aloud, students will learn about various countries throughout the world. Gain a general overview of each country including maps, flags, symbols, money, language, and famous landmarks. Use your creativity to produce art projects for each country of interest. We will practice our map skills while discovering the cultural similarities and differences throughout our world. Materials Fee: $25.00

Books and Beyond Marilyn Termotto

Room 132 Room 132

Period 1 Period 2

Grades K-1 Grades 1-2

Books can open your mind! Join in the fun with story telling for the younger students and guided reading for the older students. Art projects, writing activities, even cooking will be part of our exploration into literature. Let’s expand our horizons and go beyond just listening to a story or reading aloud – let’s imagine, create, and explore the world of literature. Allergy alert - this class serves food. Materials Fee: $50.00