2020 Marshall Public Schools Summer School Course Descriptions Summer School Registration will be open on Infinite Campus beginning Monday, March 30th and run through Friday, April 24th. Step by step directions on how to register will be sent out soon! Session 1 will run from June 10th through July 1st. Session 2 will run from July 6th - July 24th. If you have questions please contact Marshall Public Schools Summer School Director Rich Peters at [email protected]
“Ad Agency” - Teacher - Tara Michalak This is a great class if you love design, creative thinking, and want to be a business leader someday! Mrs. Michalak will help you have fun making up advertisements for products that already exist--and get ready to put your artistic and creative abilities to work making new ones! We will write, design, and present our ads. It is a creative, fun class where you are the star of your ad agency. Session 1: Period 1 Grades: 4-6 Location: C221 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24 Advanced Fitness - Teacher - Dan Denniston HS class offering for students interested in improving their strength and speed through the weight room and cardiovascular workouts. This class is available for HS credit, please speak to Mr. Denniston ahead of time to coordinate that. Session 1: (Periods 1 & 2) or (Periods 3 & 4) Session 2: (Periods 1 & 2) or (Periods 3 & 4) Grades: 9-11 Location: High School Weight Room Maximum Student Capacity: 24 Art, Environment & You! - Teacher - Sara Rosewicz Come explore your creative side while spending lots of time outdoors and getting active in our awesome environment. Practice your drawing and painting skills, while also exploring alternative art forms such as sculpture and temporary art from nature while being active and enjoying/discovering the environment around us! Session 1: Periods 1-2, 3-4 (2 hour classes) Grades: 6-8 Location: Middle School Art Room & MPS Outdoor Campus Maximum Student Capacity: 15
Badminton/Pickleball - Teacher - Erin Young This class will spend half of the session playing each game. Students will learn strokes, rules, and scoring while playing these games with their classmates. Session 1: Period 1 Session 2: Period 1 Grades: 4-8 Location: High School Gym Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Baseball/Softball - Teacher - Erin Young Students will learn the basic skills and rules associated with these sports while playing games with their classmates. Session 1: Period 3 Grades: 3-8 Location: High School Gym Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Basketball - Teacher - Erin Young & Michael Place Students will learn the basic skills and rules associated with basketball while playing games with their classmates. Session 1: Period 4 Session 2: Period 1 (Michael Place - ES Gym) Period 2 / Period 3 Grades: 3-8 Location: High School Gym or ES Gym-Dependent on Teacher Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Beginning Rockets - Teacher - Kellie Kubiak How do things fly? Build them and find out! We will spend one week making paper objects to fly, and then build and fly a model rocket. Session 2: Period 2 Grades: 3-4 Location: B135 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
BFS (Bigger, Faster, Stronger) - Teacher - Joe Schneider This is the perfect introductory fitness class for students who are excited to start building some muscle and endurance. Students will learn the basics in crossfit, weight training, running, and plyometrics! Start your afternoons out with some sweat all while helping you prepare for athletic endeavours down the road or just improving your overall health and well being. Session 1: 12:30 pm - 2:00pm Session 2: 12:30pm - 2:00pm Grades: 6-8 Location: High School Weight Room Maximum Student Capacity: 24 Chess - Teacher - Tara Michalak From beginner to advanced, Mrs. Michalak will help you learn the ins and outs of this classic board game while participating with classmates. If you love competition, we can set up some friendly contests--or, if you just want to enjoy a game with peers, we can just play for fun as well! Session 1: Period 4 Session 2: Period 3 Grades: 3-8 Location: C221 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24 Coding Craze - Teacher - Cynthia Young Learn the basics of computer coding! Session 1: Period 1 Session 2: Period 1 Grades: 3-8 Location: C223 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24 Computer Gaming - Teacher - Danette Espindola / Cynthia Young How many times are you told to put your gaming device away? In this class you may have your device out as you wish! Let’s have some fun while playing and exploring a multitude of computer games and apps. Ones you already know, and new ones you want to learn more about! Learn some techniques and tricks to teach your friends and family. Students should bring a digital device or use a school device to practice each day's lesson. Session 1: Period 2 (Mrs. Espindola) / Period 3 (Cynthia Young) Session 2: Period 2 (Mrs. Espindola) / Period 3 (Cynthia Young) Grades: 3-7 Location: B135 (Periods 2) C223 (Periods 3) - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Comprehend and Click - Teacher - Miss Gilbertson *Can only register by teacher invitation. Let’s take book clubs to the next level! We will be reading online books, articles, magazines, and more! You will get a chance to have conversations, ask/answer questions, and research topics of your choice! There will also be other online reading opportunities to practice different skills to get you ready for next school year! :) Session 1: Period 3 Session 2: Period 3 Grades: 3-6 Location: C151 - Elementary School Maximum Capacity: 15
CSI Marshall - Teacher - Ms. Tester A crime has occurred! It is your job to discover the truth behind the scenes. In this class, students will learn how to use forensic science to help uncover mysteries and learn about how real-life crimes get solved both now and in the past. Session 1: Period 2 Session 2: Period 1 Grades: 4-7 Location: C223 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Digital Dazzlers - Teacher - Danette Espindola The world is becoming more and more advanced with technology. Students are using this technology in their homes, personal lives, and at school. There is so much they know, but still more they can learn! In this class they will practice some tips and tricks on digital photo editing, latest apps, ways to be creative and safe ways to use social media. Students should bring a digital device or use a school device to practice each day's lesson. Session 1: Period 1 Session 2: Period 1 Grades: 3-7 Location: B134 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Drawing and Cartooning - Teacher - Tara Michalak This class will be fun for the beginner to the expert artist. We will be learning drawing strategies with Mrs. Michalak and we will also have time to both learn new strategies and have fun creating drawing methods of our own! Session 1: Period 3 Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 3-7 Location: C221 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24 ECO Art - Teacher - Cynthia Young If you think nature is beautiful and you like to be creative, then this class is for you! We will learn about the environment and create art projects with the materials we find outdoors. Session 1: Period 4 Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 3-7 Location: C223 - Elementary School Max Student Capacity: 24
Escape Room - Teacher - Kellie Kubiak Ever wondered what the latest craze regarding escape rooms is all about? Here is your chance! Students will participate in trivia and problem solving in order to complete escape room tasks. Students will also work to develop and create their own escape rooms for others to try. Session 1: Period 1 Session 2: Period 3 Grades: 3-7 Location: B135 - Elementary School Max Student Capacity: 24
Introduction to Our Esports Team - Teacher - Shane Millin Get started in our Esports program by learning and practicing various competitive team-based video games. We will dig into games such as Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch and Super Smash Brothers. Session 1: Period 2, Period 3 Session 2: Period 2, Period 3 Grades:: 7-12 Location: High School Esports Room next to IMC Maximum Student Capacity: 15
EXCEL - Teacher - Becky Denniston EXCEL is a workout class for girls who want to improve their strength, conditioning and mind set. It's a 2 hour course that starts with dynamic stretching, cardio and core. Then we move into the weight room and we work through a lifting session and finish with a "mini" crossfit challenge. Students who attend both sessions are also eligible for a ½ credit of PE. Session 1: Period 1 & 2 (8 am - 10 am) Period 3 & 4 (10 am - 12 pm) Session 2: Period 1 & 2 (8 am - 10 am) Period 3 & 4 (10 am-12 pm) Grades: 8-11 Location: High School Weight Room and Fitness Room Maximum Student Capacity: 20 Exploratory Spanish 3-4 - Teacher - Mrs. Grossman ¡Bienvenidos, estudiantes! Are you interested in learning a new language? Begin to learn some of the basics of the Spanish language. We will learn greetings, numbers, colors, foods, and animals. We will also explore elements of Latino culture, including food, music, art, and activities. Session 1: Period 4 Grades: 3-4 Location: B-132 Maximum Student Capacity: 24 Exploratory Spanish 5-6 - Teacher - Danette Espindola ¡Bienvenidos, estudiantes! Are you interested in learning a new language? Begin to learn some of the basics of the Spanish language. We will learn greetings, numbers, colors, foods, and animals. We will also explore elements of Latino culture, including food, music, art, and activities. Session 1: Period 3 Session 2: Period 3 Grades: 3-8 Location: B133 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Intro to Fitness - Teacher - James Crockett Sometimes getting into shape can be intimidating. This laid-back class will help students transition into leading a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition. Session 1: Period 3 Session 2: Period 3 Grades: 3-8 Location: B-132 Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Intro to Journalism - Teacher - Michael Place Students will explore the different types of news outlets (print, TV, online) and create news articles to show what we have learned throughout the year. We will practice different types of journalism writing. Quick news events, longer opinion articles, and sports journalism are samples of what you would expect to see and your students to learn more about. Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 3-8 Location: 135 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Exploratory Spanish (Grades 5 & 6) - Teacher - Danette Espindola ¡Bienvenidos, estudiantes! Are you interested in learning (or continuing to learn) a second language? Impress your friends and family with your knowledge of this language and its culture? In this class we will begin to learn some of the basics of the Spanish language. Greetings and common conversation to get around and where you need to be. We will also explore elements of Latino culture, including food, music, art, and activities. Session 1: Period 3 Session 2: Period 3 Grades: 5-6 Location: B134 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Exploring our way into 4K (Incoming 4K Students) - Teachers - Rachel Weaver & Megan Tickner If your child is an incoming 4K student then this is the class for you! Over the course of the two three week sessions we will be learning all about different animal groups, gardening, insect exploration and so much more! During the summer we will learn many pre academics skills to get geared up for 4K, we will practice with scissors, coloring, working on fine motor muscles, learning how to make friends and manage our feelings! Students enrolling will be placed in classes based on 2020-21 class list assignments. Session 1: 8 am - Noon (Includes snack) Session 2: 8 am - Noon (Includes snack) Grades: Incoming 4K Students Location: Rooms 202 & 203 - Early Learning Center Maximum Student Capacity: Unlimited Flag Football - Teacher - Mr. Springer If your son or daughter likes football or has expressed interest in the game, they will love this class! From beginners to the more experienced football player. Whether students want to improve their skills or just have fun this class will be a positive experience all while helping each child become a more inspired football player. Mr. Springer will teach individual flag football skills like passing, receiving, running drills, and strategy but also develop teamwork, build character, and life skills through football. Come join the fun to improve your football skills or just compete, this class is for everyone! Session 1: Period 4 Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 3-7 Location: B132 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24 Games, Games, and More Games - Teacher - Stefanie Steinagel The worst part about summer is being bored. Let’s change that! This class is going to introduce you to a whole variety of different games. From card games to board games and so much more. We will EXPLORE it ALL! Session 1: Period 4 Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 3rd-7th Location: B133 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Gearing Up For Second Grade - Teachers - Debb Lins & Ingrid Timm *Incoming 2nd graders only* This course is designed to help your new 1st grader practice important literacy, math, and STEAM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) which will keep first graders ready for the fall! Get ready for interesting and exciting classes taught by ELC staff members. We will have lots of summer fun art, Leadership (formerly Guidance), cooking with easy to make recipes, science experiments, and days of fun! Students enrolling will be placed in classes based on 2020-21 class list assignments. Session 1: 8 am - Noon Session 2: 8 am - Noon Grades: Incoming 2nd Grade Students Location:Location: ELC rooms 205 (Timm) & 204 (Lins) - Early Learning Center Maximum Student Capacity: Unlimited
Geocaching - Teacher - Cynthia Young There's treasure everywhere! Students will learn about this fun outdoor treasure hunt by strengthening map reading skills and using geographic coordinates to hunt for hidden indoor and outdoor treasures. Students will also visit an actual Geocaching site right here in Marshall! Session 1: Period 2 Session 2: Period 2 Grades: 3-7 Location: C223 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Getting Ready for Kindergarten - Teachers - Lisa Blake, Andrea Showers, Lauren Saxon *Incoming kindergartners only* Welcome to Kindergarten! Students will get to know some of the kindergarten teachers, while exploring summer fun activities connected to literature. We will incorporate art, math, literacy and large motor lessons, social-emotional skills, as well as some of the routines that they will experience once they enter Kindergarten in the fall! Students enrolling will be placed in classes based on 2020-21 class list assignments. Session 1: 8 am - Noon Session 2: 8 am - Noon Grades: Incoming Kindergarten Students Location:Location: ELC rooms 204D (Blake) & 204E (Saxon) 206 (Showers) - Early Learning Center Maximum Student Capacity: Unlimited Gym Class Throwback - Teacher - Rachel Thomas Ever wondered what kind of games your parents played in phy ed? Here is your chance! Session 2: Period 3 Grades: 3-8 Location: Middle School Gym Maximum Student Capacity: 24
HS English Credit Recovery - Teacher - Tena Hartman and Mark Bleifuhs HS students who are in need of English credits have an opportunity to recover those credits through summer school. Session 1: Periods 1-4 Tena Hartman Session 2: Periods 1-4 Mark Bleifuhs Grades: 9-12 Location: HS Classroom 314 Maximum Student Capacity: Unlimited
HS Math Credit Recovery - Teacher - Joe Schneider / Jessie Fritch HS students who are in need of finishing up work in the self-paced math curriculum can attend summer school as they are able to complete their semester course work and receive credit. Session 1: Periods 1-4 Joe Schneider / Jessie Fritch Session 2: Periods 1-4 Joe Schneider / Jessie Fritch Grades: 9-12 Location: HS Classroom 201 Maximum Student Capacity: Unlimited
I’m Hooked - Teacher - Stefanie Steinagel Grab some yarn, a crochet hook, your perseverance and a smile and that is all you need to crochet. From the beginner to someone who has crocheted for years, this class will teach you the basics and/or some advanced stitches to help you create some wonderful works of art. Session 1: Period 3 Session 2: Period 1 Grades: 4-8 Location: B133 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 20
Intro to Middle School PE - Teacher - Laura McCarty Have you ever heard of Tchoukball, Sabakiball, Eclipse Ball, or Nitroball? Do you ever wonder what you will be learning in Physical Education once you get to the Middle School? Come experience the various activities you will participate in when you get to the Middle School. Learn a variety of games for different countries as well as cultures. Session 1: Period 4 Grades: 4-7 Location: Middle School Gym Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Invent, Create, Action - Ms. Tester Have you ever wanted to invent and create something new? In this class, you will get the opportunity to imagine and create some masterpieces out of objects that we typically throw away or ignore! Students will get creative and have fun writing and advertising for their creations. Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 3-7 Location: C223 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24 K'Nex Engineering - Teacher - Kellie Kubiak If you like to build things and have a creative mind, then this class is for you! We will build some basic structures moving on to bridges and amusement park rides. You will get to engineer solutions to unique challenges that do not have one solution. Session 1: Period 2 Grades: 4-7 Location: B135 Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Let’s Get On Stage - Teacher - James Crockett This class features totally fun, sometimes crazy “make up as you go” activities designed to make students think on their feet. Activities will include active games and short skits that activate the imagination! See you Center Stage! Session 1: Period 1 Session 2: Period 2 Grades: 4-8 Location: Center Stage - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Math 24 and More - Teacher - Mr. Springer Polish up those math 24 skills and other fun math games. Session 1: Period 2 Session 2: Period 2 Grades: 3-7 Location: B132 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: Unlimited
Math Mania 3-4 - Teacher - Ms. Tester *Can only register by teacher invitation. Keep your math skills sharp over the summer with some fun with numbers. During this fast-paced class, you will rotate to different learning stations. Stations include Mobymax - a computer program that provides lessons designed to be just right for you. Another station provides challenging problems and puzzles to be solved by you or a team. The last station is designed to boost your fact power, whether it be addition or multiplication. Every week, you’ll have the chance to play fun math games and win prizes! Session 1: Period 3 Session 2: Period 3 Location: C223 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 15
Math Mania 5-6 - Teacher - Mr. Springer *Can only register by teacher invitation. Keep your math skills sharp over the summer with some fun with numbers Session 1: Period 3 Session 2: Period 3 Grades: 5-6 Location: B132 - Elementary School Max Student Capacity: 15
Math Rewind 3rd Grade - Ms Tester & Mrs. Michalak *Can only register by teacher invitation. Get ready to speed back in time! This class will give you the chance to rewind and get extra practice on the math skills you learned in 3rd grade. You will practice addition with regrouping, subtraction with trading, multiplication, division, money, measurement, and much more! Every week, you’ll have the chance to play fun math games and win prizes! Get yourself prepared for a great start to 4th grade math! Session 1: Period 4 - C223 - Ms. Tester Session 2: Period 3 - C221 - Mrs. Michalak Grades: 3 Maximum Student Capacity: 15 Math Rewind 4th Grade - Teacher Mrs. Michalak *Can only register by teacher invitation. This class offers you the opportunity to revisit important math skills you learned last year, giving you a boost for next year! Session 1: Period 2 Session 2: Period 2 Grades: 4 Location: C221 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 15 Math Rewind 5-6 - Teacher - Mr. Springer *Can only register by teacher invitation. This class offers you the opportunity to revisit important math skills you learned last year, giving you a boost for next year! Session 1: Period 1 Session 2: Period 1 Grades: 5-6 Location: B132 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 15
Movie Critic - Teacher - Ms. Tester & Mr. Crocket Lights, Camera, Action! Do you love to watch movies? Then this is the class for you! We will help students go one step further than just watching the movie by helping each of them to become a critic and create a movie review to share. Students will not only get to watch a variety of G and PG rated movies but will think more critically about what they’ve watched and share their thoughts through writing. If you want to have fun and work on your writing through the summer, this is the class for you! Session 1: Period 4 Mr. Crockett Session 2: Period 2 - C223 - Ms. Tester Grades: 3-7 Location: C223 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24 MS L.A. - Teacher - Mr. Jansen Students will work on reading and writing, close-reading skills, and eventually build up toward a full five paragraph essay. Session 1: Periods 3 and 4 Session 2: Periods 3 and 4 Grades: 7-8 Location: B209 - Elementary School Maximum Student capacity: 15
MS Math - Teacher - Mr. Jansen Students will work on pre-algebra and algebra skills during this 2 hour course in session 1 and geometry skills on session 2. Session 1: Periods 1 and 2 Session 2: Periods 1 and 2 Grades: 7-8 Location: B209 - Elementary School Maximum Student capacity: 15
Out For a Stroll Grades 3-7 Teacher - Mrs. Grossman Students will go for walks everyday. A great chance to get outside, see Marshall, explore and get some steps in! Session 1: Period 1 Grades: 3-8th Location: Elementary Gym Max Student Capacity: 20 Paper Crafting - Teacher - Stefanie Steinagel Cards, squash books, scrapbook pages, wrapped chocolate and much, much more. Spend some time making beautiful gifts out of some paper and a little more. Come with your ideas and imagination to take a simple piece of paper, apply some math and a little glue and make it into a beautiful work of art! Session 1: Period 2 Session 2: Period 3 Grades: 3-7 Location: B133 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 20
Quick and Easy Cooking - Teacher - Jen Connelly Have you ever wanted to prepare your own snacks for yourself or your family? Then this class is for you! Mrs. Connelly will teach how to prepare some quick and easy snacks and put the recipes together in a cookbook so you can make them at home! The best part? You get to eat the snacks that you create!!! Try smoothies, chicken quesadillas, orange dreamsicles, and more! Session 1: Period 2,3,4 Session 2: Period 1,2,3 Grades: 3-7 Location: 5th Grade Hallway - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 16 Reading Rocks 3-4 - Teacher - Ms. Tester & Ms. Gilbertson *Can only register by teacher invitation. Do you love to read, but sometimes feel confused about the story or main idea? Then this is the class for you! In this class, you will learn how to determine importance, visualize, synthesize information, and tell the main idea. You will have the opportunity to select from a variety of just right books and read independently. Drawings for free books will be held every week to reward those demonstrating strong reading stamina! Session 1: C223 - Period 1 - Ms. Tester Session 2: C151 - Period 1 - Ms. Gilbertson Grades: 3-4 Location: C223 (Session 1) / C151 (Session 2) - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 15
Reading Rocks 5-6 - Teacher - Danette Espindola *Can only register by teacher invitation. Do you love to read, but sometimes feel confused about the story or main idea? Then this is the class for you! In this class, you will learn how to determine importance, make inferences, synthesize information, and tell the main idea. You will have the opportunity to select from a variety of just right books and read independently. Drawings for free books will be held every week to reward those demonstrating strong reading stamina. Session 1: Period 4 Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 5-6 Location: B134 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 15
Relax and Read 3-4 - Teacher Ms. Gilbertson *Can only register by teacher invitation. Relaxing (inside and outside!), reading, and getting lost in your books! What more could you ask for?! Come join us in the opportunity to read books of your choice! You will even get to confer with the teacher to enhance your reading skills and partner reading! Session 1: Period 1 Session 2: Period 1 Grades: 3-4 Location: C151 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 16 Relax and Read 5-6 - Teacher Ms. Gilbertson *Can only register by teacher invitation. Relaxing (inside and outside!), reading, and getting lost in your books! What more could you ask for?! Come join us in the opportunity to read books of your choice! You will even get to confer with the teacher to enhance your reading skills and partner reading! Session 1: Period 4 Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 5-6 Location: C151 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 16
Remedial High School English - Mrs. Hartman & Mr. Bleifuhs Intended for students who need to make up English credits in order to graduate. First session will be in Mrs. Hartman’s room (periods 1-4); Second session will be in Mr. Bleifuhs’s room (periods 1-4) Session 1: Periods 1-4 (Mrs. Hartman) Session 2: Periods 1-4 (Mr. Bleifuhs) Grades: 9-12 Location: HS. Classrooms Maximum Student Capacity: Unlimited
Rockets - Teacher - Kellie Kubiak How do things fly? Build them and find out! We will spend one week making paper objects to fly, and then build and fly a model rocket. Session 2: Period 1 Grades: 5-7 Location: B135 - Elementary School Max Student Capacity: 24
Sign Language - Teacher - Jen Connelly If you’ve ever wanted to learn a new language ,you will love this class! From beginners to those who know some basic fingerspelling already. Mrs. Connelly will teach you some basic sign language (fingerspelling, creating your name in sign language, food signs, animals, and summer signs) through fun games like Bingo and Jeopardy. You’ll learn how to ask some basic questions and express some basic wants and needs. Come join the fun of learning how to talk with your hands, this class is for everyone! Session 1: Period 1 Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 3-7 Location: 5th Grade Hallway - Elementary School Max Student Capacity: 16 Sports Galore - Teacher - Mrs. Grossman / Ms. Rachel Thomas A multitude of sports will be played throughout the session. Students will play sports such as basketball, baseball, matball, kickball, volleyball and more. Come join the fun! Session 1: Period 3 Session 2: Period 2 Location: Elementary Gym(1st session) / Middle School Gym (2nd session) Grades: 3-8 Max Capacity: 24
Stack Fast - Teacher - Stefanie Steinagel Do you want to become better at your favorite sport? Speed stacking is a fun activity that is done by stacking 12 cups in many different stacks. As you become a faster stacker, your eye-hand coordination (along with many other skills) will improve. It’s a great activity for anyone who just wants to have some fun. Be ready to be challenged by yourself and by others in the class! Ready, set, STACK! Session 1: Period 1 Session 2: Period 2 Grades: 3rd-7th Location: B133 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
STEAM - Teacher - Kellie Kubiak Students will explore real life problems and challenges that adults are working to solve today. They will design creative solutions to these problems using all of the aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Session 1: Period 4 Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 4-7 Location: B135 - Elementary School Max Student Capacity: 24
Stepping Into 1st Grade - Teachers Jen Tranberg, Logan Hennessy, Jensen Dornbos Incoming 1st graders only* Help prepare your child for 1st grade by continuing to work on important academic and social-emotional skills in a fun and engaging way! The best part? We learn these important skills through games, themed units, outdoor learning, large-motor fun, art projects, and so much more. Don’t let your child miss out on this exciting and entertaining way to get them geared up for 1st grade! Students enrolling will be placed in classes based on 2020-21 class list assignments. Session 1: 8 am - Noon Session 2: 8 am - Noon Grades: Incoming First Grade Students Location: Location: ELC rooms 210, 211, 212 - Early Learning Center Maximum Student Capacity: Unlimited
Summer Agriculture - Teacher - Paula Bakken Contact Mrs. Bakken for registration and opportunities. Students in 7th grade and up can explore the ag industry and the outdoors through a variety of tours, outdoor activities, volunteer work, and leadership experiences. Note: this class has it's own calendar; activities are spread out throughout the summer. Calendar provided at the end of the school year. Grades: 7-11
Team Sports - Teacher - Mrs. Grossman / Rachel Thomas This class will explore a variety of sports where it is not just about the individual, it's about the team. We will play games such as basketball, matball, wiffleball, kickball. Come and have some fun playing sports on a team! Session 1: Period 2 Session 2: Period 1 Grade: 3-8 Location: Elementary Gym(1st session) / Middle School Gym (2nd session) Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Transition to 3rd Grade - Teachers - Mr. Connelly, Ms. Kernen, and Mrs. Killerlain Is your 2nd grader ready to make the jump to the new building as a MES 3rd grader? We will help ease the transition to the Elementary School and assist them in feeling prepared for their 3rd grade year at Marshall Elementary! Students will learn all about the school as they prepare for their first year in the new building by revisiting skills in math, reading/writing, participating in engaging physical activities, as well as enjoying some summer fun activities! Session 1: All Periods Session 2: All Periods Grades: **Incoming 3rd graders only!** Location: 3rd Grade Wing - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: Unlimited
Travel the World - Teacher - James Crockett Want to learn about different cultures throughout the world? Then this is your class! We will explore customs, rituals, languages, and history of many different nations. Session 2: Period 4 Grades: 4-7 Location: Center Stage - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Soccer - Teacher - Laura McCarty Students will learn the basic skills and rules associated with soccer while playing games with their classmates. Games such as All Wall Soccer, Four Goal Soccer, Indoor Soccer, and Soccer Outside students will be able to enjoy! Session 1: Period 1 Grades: 3-7 Location: Middle School Gym Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Ultimate Frisbee Teacher: Laura McCarty Students will learn the basic skills and rules associated with ultimate frisbee while playing games with their classmates. Session 1: Period 3 Grades: 4-7 Location: Middle School Gym Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Volleyball Teacher: Laura McCarty Students will learn the basic skills and rules associated with volleyball while playing games with their classmates. Students will get the opportunity to participate in games that use similar skills as volleyball such as: Nitroball, Eclipse Ball, Over-Under, and Big Ball Volleyball. Session 1: Period 2 Grades: 3-7 Location: Middle School Gym Maximum Student Capacity: 24
Wheels for Winners - Teacher - Kellie Kubiak Students will perform community service activities daily. We partnered with the group ‘Wheels for Winners’ and students who perform fifteen hours of community service through this class will be eligible to receive a free bike from ‘Wheels for Winners’. Session 1: Period 3 Grades: 4-7 Location: B135 - Elementary School Maximum Student Capacity: 16
Wonderful Words - Teacher - Ms. Gilbertson *Can only register by teacher invitation. Have you ever wanted to be a part of a team of readers?! In Wonderful Words you will get the chance to work in groups on Reader’s Theater, be a word detective, and read through the eyes of a Poet! You won’t want to miss out! Session 1: Period 2 Session 2: Period 2 Location: C151 Miss Gilbertson’s Room Grades: 3-6 Maximum Class Capacity: 15
Woodcrafting - Teacher - Clark Bliske Here is your opportunity to learn how to make things with your very own hands from wood! This is a basic introductory woodworking class. Students who have completed the entry level class will have the potential to work on some more difficult projects using the lathe and other tools. Session 1: Periods 1,2,3 Session 2: Periods 1,2,3 Location: High School Wood-Working Lab Grades: 5-11 Maximum Student Capacity: 12 students
Yard Games - Teacher - Erin Young It’s time to get outside, enjoy the sun and play some relaxed games like Bocce, bags, ring toss, all of your favorite outdoor yard games. Session 2: Periods 4 Location: High School Gym Grades: 3-7 Maximum Student Capacity: 24 students