Summer Enrichment Camp Falls Church City Public Schools Thomas Jefferson Elementary School June 21 ‐ July 1, 2011 August 16 – 26, 2011
Dr. Gloria J. Guba Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Steven Knight Summer Enrichment Camp Coordinator
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The 2011 FALLS CHURCH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP Grades 1‐7 – General Information
What is the Summer Enrichment Camp? The Falls Church City Public Schools’ 2011 Summer Enrichment Camp offers FCCPS students in grades 1‐7 the opportunity to pursue individual interests during two sessions of a 9‐day enrichment academy. All instructional activities will be developed and delivered by FCCPS educators. Dates, Times and Location? The summer enrichment camp will run in two sessions, Session 1 runs from Tuesday, June 21 – Friday, July 1, 2011 and Session 2 runs from Tuesday, August 16 – Friday, August 26. The classes will be held at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, 601 S Oak Street and at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, 7130 Leesburg Pike. Classes will be held from 9am‐12pm each day. Tennis Statistics will run from 12‐3 each day. How Do We Apply? Children currently in grades 1‐7 may apply for enrollment in the Summer Enrichment Camp. Class sizes are limited (numbers are indicated after course description). Registration begins on Monday, February 11, 2011 and will close on Friday, May 27th, 2011. Mr. Steven Knight will serve as the coordinator and administrative contact for the 2011 Summer Enrichment Camp, and can be reached via email at
[email protected] or by phone (703) 248‐5668. Parents may register their child by one of two methods: 1. The registration form may be delivered in person to Steven Knight at 601 South Oak Street from 9am‐ 4pm Monday through Friday, during the weeks of February 11 – April 29, 2011. 2. The registration forms may be mailed to Steven Knight (to the address noted on the registration forms) after February 1st. Registration forms are found on pages 6 & 7 of this brochure. Children will not be officially registered unless both page 6 & 7 are completed. What Does It Cost? The nine‐day session will cost $150.00 per child and per session. The checks will be held until the last day of enrollment, April 26th. Tuition fees cannot be pro‐rated. Check should be made payable to Falls Church City Schools. What About Transportation? Bus transportation will not be provided for the Summer Enrichment Camp. Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from the Enrichment Camp site. 2
Is Day Care Available For My Child? Although the Summer Enrichment Camp does not provide daycare, the FCCPS summer daycare program will be available for any student who has completed second grade through those entering eighth grade. Parents/guardians interested in this service may contact Katie Clinton at (703) 248‐5683 or visit the FCCPS Daycare website: http://www.fccps.org/asap/registration.htm What Constitutes A Completed Registration Packet? Summer Enrichment Camp 2011 Registration Packets are complete when the following information has been submitted by mail OR in person: 1. Completed registration form (page 7) 2. Completed permission and authorization form (page 6) 3. Proper payment for the session (checks made payable to Falls Church City Public Schools) 2011 Summer Enrichment Camp Course Offerings Course Name Instructors Maximum Grade Levels Invited Sessions (Grade completed as of 1: June 21 – July 1 Enrollment Summer Drama & Music Lights, camera, action!
Digital Storytelling NI HAO!! Learn Chinese With Me
Mr. Jed Frei & Ms. Marie Harbison Mr. Scott Daugherty Ms. Lisa Allan Ms. Tina Kao
June 18, 2011)
2: August 16‐26
24 students
Grades 3, 4 and 5
1 & 2*
12 students
Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Grades 3, 4 and 5
2 only
12 students
1 & 2*
12 students
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
2 only
Tennis Statistics**
Mr. Matt Sowers
12 students
Grades 5, 6 and 7
1 & 2*
Think Tank – An Exploration
Ms. Heidi Lang
12 students
Grades 3, 4 and 5
1 & 2*
Ms. Maria Shields
12 students
Grades 5, 6 and 7
1 only
Ms. Allison Moriarty
12 students
Grades 5, 6, and 7
2 only
Ms. Pam Wilkie
12 students
Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7
2 only
of Strategic Thought and Logical Reasoning
Manga Madness: How to Draw Anime and Manga
READY, AIM, CLICK!: Creativity through Photography Three, Two, One…Math Contests and Hands on Math Problems
*Class content/topics/activities are repeated for each session.
**Alternative time of 12:00 – 3:00 each day and will be held at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. 3
Description of Summer Enrichment Sessions A child’s placement in any enrichment session is determined by the grade completed as of June 18, 2011.
Session 1 (June 21 – July 1) & Session 2 (August 16 – 26) Summer Drama & Music (Mr. Jed Frei [
[email protected]] & Ms. Marie Harbison [
[email protected]], Instructors) Join Mrs. Harbison and Mr. Frei for a unique dramatic, musical and theatrical experience to rising third through fifth grade students in the City of Falls Church which is designed to promote self‐esteem, foster creativity, enhance individuality and demonstrate the importance of teamwork. The culminating activity of the camp will be a public performance for parents and friends of an original play! Students will work as a team in the production of the play by assisting with script writing, designing and creating sets and costumes, and share the responsibilities necessary for public performances. Grades: 3, 4 and 5 Sessions offered – June 21‐July 1 and August 16‐26
Maximum Enrollment: 24 students
Digital Storytelling (Lisa Allan [
[email protected]], Instructor) Explore storytelling the digital way by combining writing, storytelling and technology. Create original stories by using graphics, video, sound, and images and transform them into short movies.
Grades: 3, 4, and 5 Sessions offered – June 21‐July 1 and August 16‐26
Maximum Enrollment: 12 students
NI HAO!! Learn Chinese With Me (Tina Kao [
[email protected]], Instructor) Would you like to learn more about Chinese culture and learn some simple Mandarin Chinese expressions? This program will include language exposure through a variety of cultural activities, including arts and crafts, making Chinese dumplings, calligraphy, songs, dance, and games. The session will include guest speaker presentations and will culminate in a performance and exhibition. Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 Sessions offered – August 16‐26
Maximum Enrollment: 12 students
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Tennis Statistics*** (Mr. Matt Sowers [
[email protected]], Instructor) Tennis Statistics (Mr. Matt Sowers, Coach/Instructor) Tennis is a game full of strategy, statistics, and skills. As a former math instructor and current George Mason High School head tennis coach, I am always looking to help tennis players improve by understanding the statistics of the game. In this enrichment camp students will practice on the courts and then bring their results into the classroom setting to learn how to calculate and graph high percentage shots. On the court Players will participate in drills, games, and learn how to track statistics on the court Players will learn how to video tape courtside and learn how to review videos for tracking statistics In the classroom Students will learn how to calculate serving percentages Students will learn how to use Microsoft excel to graph performance of themselves, professionals (video clips of best male/female players in the world), and others enrolled into the camp Learn how to calculate shot percentage (errors vs. winners) Learn how to chart their movement/agility results I’m looking forward to seeing you courtside this summer. Don’t forget to bring your racket!!
Grades: 5, 6, and 7 Sessions offered – June 21‐July 1 and August 16‐26
Maximum Enrollment: 12 students
***Alternative time of 12:00 – 3:00 each day and will be held at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School Think Tank – An Exploration of Strategic Thought and Logical Reasoning (Ms. Heidi Lang [
[email protected]], Instructor) Challenging, entertaining, and instructional ‐‐ this class is a great opportunity for your child to practice using his or her reasoning skills. A variety of puzzles, games, and other fun activities will provide hours of fun and learning! Grades: 3, 4, and 5 Maximum Enrollment: 12 students Sessions offered – June 21‐July 1 and August 16‐26
Session 1 (June 21 – July 1) only Manga Madness: How to Draw Anime and Manga (Ms. Maria Shields [
[email protected]], Instructor) Manga, means “comics” in Japanese. This workshop will give students step‐by‐step visual instruction to draw and invent your own comic book characters. After designing your own character we will create them in model magic, you can paint and pose them! Grades: 5, 6, and 7 Maximum Enrollment: 12 students Sessions offered – June 21‐July 1 5
Session 2 (August 16 – 26) only Lights, camera, action! (Mr. Scott Daugherty [
[email protected]], Instructor) Join Mr. “D” for the thrilling re‐launch of Tiger TV. Students will collaboratively create a series of short TV shows that will be shared with the Falls Church Public School community via ACCESS. We need aspiring actors, writers, editors, videographers, directors, sound and lighting specialists to produce fun, yet thoughtful, segments relevant to our community. Join us as we: explore the lives of the individuals who make up our diverse community; inquire about how our community works; create funny, insightful, dramatic, silly works of theater that reflect our world. Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Sessions offered – August 16‐26
Maximum Enrollment: 12 students
READY, AIM, CLICK!: Creativity through Photography (Ms. Allison Moriarty [
[email protected]], Instructor) “You don't take a photograph, you make it” Want to show your creativity but a paper and pencil aren’t the right tools for you? How about a camera? You don’t have to have a fancy camera to take great photographs to express your creativity! In this 9 session class, through the medium of photography, students are encouraged to express themselves and their world‐view. Students will learn the basics of digital photography including shooting in different modes, experimenting with point of view, composing shots. Students will put their photographic techniques into action through hands on practice on photographic excursions of the surrounding Virginia/DC area. This class is available for students currently in grades 5‐7. Digital cameras encouraged but not required. Remember, it’s the photographer that takes a great photo, not the camera! Grades: 5, 6 and 7 Sessions offered – August 16‐26
Maximum Enrollment: 12 students
Three, Two, One…Math Contests and Hands on Math Problems (Ms. Pam Wilkie [
[email protected]], Instructor) Do you love a real math challenge? Or would you just like to keep your math skills sharp as you rise into the next grade? Whichever it is, join us for some math fun. We’ll learn about different math competitions and practice problems that are from contests such as Math Olympiad and Math Counts. We’ll also have a few hands‐on math problems to solve. Grades: 4, 5, 6 and 7 Sessions offered – August 16‐26
Maximum Enrollment: 12 students 6
PERMISSION AND AUTHORIZATION FORM FCCPS SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP 2011 STUDENT NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
PHOTO/GENERAL MEDIA RELEASE (Optional) I give permission for my child to be photographed or videotaped for inclusion in Falls Church City Public Schools’ public information materials, general media coverage, or school‐related materials. ____________________________________________ _______________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date
PICK‐UP AUTHORIZATION The following person(s) have my exclusive permission to pick up my child from the FCCPS 2010 Summer Enrichment Camp 1. Name: _______________________________ Daytime Phone: _____________________________ 2. Name: _______________________________ Daytime Phone: _____________________________ ____________________________________________ _________________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date PERTINENT MEDICAL INFORMATION Please indicate any medical concerns or special needs below. Medication cannot be distributed during the Summer Enrichment Camp session. ____________________________________________ _______________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date
PICK‐UP AUTHORIZATION Please list below emergency contact person(s) other than the parent/guardian: 1. Name: _______________________________ Daytime Phone: _____________________________ 2. Name: _______________________________ Daytime Phone: _____________________________ ____________________________________________ _________________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date 7
Summer Enrichment Camp Registration Form June 21‐July 1 and August 16‐26, 2011 9:00am – 12:00pm** All registration documents by Friday, May 27, 2011 Student Name: _________________________________ Grade Completed as of 6/18/2011: _____________ Home Phone: ______________________________ Parent Work Phone: _______________________________ Complete Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Home Email: ___________________________________ Student’s Date of Birth: ______________________ Please review the “Description of Summer Enrichment Classes” and select the course in which your child wishes to enroll. Place a “1” on the line next to the course that represents your FIRST choice, place a “2” on the line that represents your SECOND choice, and a “3” on the line for your THIRD choice. Repeat this process for each session enrollment. Every possible attempt will be made to honor all FIRST choice selections. However, please be advised that in the event of maximum or below minimum required enrollment in a class, students may receive their SECOND or THIRD choice selection. Please also indicate which session you wish to enroll your child in. Session 1: June 21 – July 1 Session 2: August 16 ‐ 26 Summer Drama & Music (grades 3‐5)
*Summer Drama & Music (grades 3‐5)
*Lights, Camera, Action! (grades 2‐7) Digital Storytelling (grades 3‐5) Manga Madness (grades 5 – 7) Tennis Statistics (grades 5‐7)** Think Tank (grades 3 – 5)
*Digital Storytelling (grades 3‐5) *NI HAO! Learn Chinese with Me (grades K‐7) *Tennis Statistics (grades 5‐7)** *Think Tank (grades 3 – 5)
Ready Aim Click! Creativity through Photography (grades 5 – 7)
Three, Two, One…Math Contest and Hands on Math Problems (grades 4‐7)
*Class content/topics/activities are repeated for each session.
**Alternative time of 12:00 – 3:00 each day and will be held at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School Tuition Costs: The nine‐day session will cost $150.00 per child and per session; the tuition check reserves a students’ place in the summer class. Tuition fees cannot be pro‐rated. Appropriate tuition payment must accompany this form (checks will be held until May 27th). Please make all checks payable to Falls Church City Public Schools. Please be reminded that class spaces are filled on a first‐registered, first‐ served basis with priority given to families who register in person at the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (601 South Oak Street ATTN: Steve Knight) beginning on Monday, February 11, 2011. Please mail or bring (see pages 2 & 3) all registration documents by Friday, May 27, 2011.
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