2016 Enrichment Brochure
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SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2016 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM LOCATION: FLORENCE M. GAUDINEER MIDDLE SCHOOL 75 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081 DATES OF THE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM: Monday, June 27, 2016 – Monday, July 25, 2016 Director: Mr. Matthew Lynch (973) 376-1025 Ext. 1235 [email protected] IMPORTANT INFORMATION Summer School Will be Closed: Monday, July 4, 2016 School Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in one hour time slots Grade Levels: Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Summer School Nurse: To report a student absence or late arrival, please contact: (973) 376-1025 Ext. 1226 SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Steven Wolcott Robin Cornelison Scott Donner Marc Miller Hector Munoz Jacqueline Shanes Scott Silverstein Patricia Venezia Elissa Zylbershlag Mr. Michael A. Davino, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Matthew Clarke, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Registration Procedures ● STUDENT GRADE LEVEL IS DETERMINED BY THE GRADE COMPLETED AS OF JUNE 2016. ● CLASSES WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016. ● FULL TUITION PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IN ORDER FOR ENROLLMENT TO BE PROCESSED. ● PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CHILD’S FIRST CHOICE COURSE AND SECOND CHOICE COURSE SELECTIONS IN THE EVENT THAT YOUR CHILD’S FIRST CHOICE COURSES ARE FILLED. ● MANY COURSES FILL WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF THE BROCHURE PUBLICATION. TO ENSURE ENROLLMENT, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ● ALL COURSE OFFERINGS ARE CONTINGENT UPON SUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT AND STAFFING. ● SUBMITTED CHECKS WILL BE DEPOSITED IMMEDIATELY. Course Procedures ● ALL COURSES WILL RUN FOR 1 HOUR. ● CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED. ONCE MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT HAS BEEN REACHED, A COURSE WILL BE CLOSED OUT AND A WAITING LIST WILL BE STARTED. ● MOST COURSES MINIMALLY REQUIRE 12 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ORDER TO RUN. ● COURSES NOT REACHING MINIMUM ENROLLMENT MAY BE CANCELLED. ● IN PK-8 COURSES, STUDENTS WILL BE GROUPED BASED ON THEIR ABILITY LEVEL. ● DUE TO WEATHER OR LOW ENROLLMENT FOR A PARTICULAR DAY, ATHLETIC COURSES MAY BE COMBINED. ● STAFF ASSIGNMENTS MAY BE CHANGED OR ADJUSTED DUE TO ENROLLMENT. ● CLASS CONFIRMATION LETTERS WILL BE SENT OUT DURING THE SECOND WEEK OF JUNE. Building Procedures ● STANDARD FLORENCE M. GAUDINEER MIDDLE SCHOOL PICK UP/DROP OFF PARKING PROTOCOLS WILL BE ENFORCED. ● SAFETY AND SECURITY PROTOCOLS DISALLOW PARENTS/GUARDIANS FROM ENTERING THE SCHOOL DURING CAMP HOURS. Directions for the Springfield Summer Program Application Dear Parents / Guardians, The application process will be the same as last summer. In order to enroll your child in the Springfield Summer School Program, you will need to complete the online application and also mail in the attached enrichment application. The online application will only take a few minutes to complete. As long as you follow the steps listed below, your child will be enrolled in the courses that he or she chooses (Note: Courses are based on enrollment, which may cause courses to close or be cancelled). Thank you in advance for your cooperation and I look forward to meeting you this summer! Sincerely, Mr. Matthew Lynch Director of the Springfield Summer Program Steps for Applying: 1) Complete the ONLINE APPLICATION and click Submit. 2) Complete the ATTACHED ENRICHMENT APPLICATION. 3) * Mail in your application and check or money order to the address at the bottom of the application. *You have the option of dropping off your application form and tuition payment to Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School in the main office. Please place your materials in an envelope at attention to Mr. Matthew Lynch. ** Please note: All primary communication, announcements and notifications will be via e-mail. If you have questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the Springfield Summer Program, please e-mail Mr. Lynch at [email protected]. Enrichment Application for The Springfield Summer Program 2016 Monday, June 27, 2016 – Monday, July 25, 2016 (Closed on Monday, July 4, 2016) Please Print: Student’s Name Age Street Address Town & Zip Code Home Phone Number School Cell Phone Number Teacher Emergency Phone Number Grade completed on 6/23/16 E-mail Address Please indicate any allergies, health problems, medications or limitations of your child. Parent/Guardian Printed Name Parent/Guardian Signature ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE SECOND CHOICE OPTIONS Springfield Resident: 1 hour course = $125 (2 courses $250, 3 courses $375, 4 courses $500) Out of District: 1 hour course = $145 (2 courses $290, 3 courses $435, 4 courses $580) Tuition must be paid by CHECK or MONEY ORDER or through www.myschoolbucks.com Payable to: SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Total Amount Time First Choice per Course Second Choice 8:30-9:30 $ 9:30-10:30 $ 10:30-11:30 $ 11:30-12:30 $ *** PAYMENT FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT. $ ***REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016*** ***You must complete the online application, submit this application and your tuition payment in order for your child to be enrolled in the Springfield Summer School Program*** Mailing Address: Mr. Matthew Lynch, Director The Springfield Summer School Program Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School 75 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081 2016 Summer School Courses Communication Arts American Girl Adventure Shark Tank Get Creative With Writing Script Writing Extra, Extra, Extra! Read All About It! Summer Fun For Your Little One Harry Potter: Welcome to Hogwarts Travel the World! Geography & Exploration Myths, Folktales and Legends Write Your Heart Out Research Skills for Middle School Math, Science and Technology Building With Legos Math + Art = Fun! Fun With Food Science Model Rocketry Get Connected With K’Nex Myth Busters! S.T.E.M. Intro to Computer Programming Recycle This iLearn iMovie 1: Introduction to iMovie Skills For School Success iLearn iMovie 2: Advanced iMovie Spy Kids Let’s Kahoot It! Strategic Math Games Math Arcade The Magic School Bus Science Explorers The Visual, Performing & Practical Arts Arts & Crafts Music, Games and Dances Cooking Ooh, You Play(lay) Ukulele Cooking For Kids Order in the Court: Mock Trial Workshop Creating Comic Strips Plan, Present, Public Speak – Repeat! Debate Derby Rock Star Guitar Fairy Gardening 101 Philharmonic ‘Orff’estra Fun With Arabic Practical Fun Improvisation Actor’s Workshop Sewing For Fun Jewelry Making The Art of Film Just Off Broadway! – Musical Theater Recreation Backyard Games Party Planning Classy Craft Creations Pickleball Crazy About Coloring and Painting Shooting For The Stars Creative Scrapbooking Summer Olympics 2016 Floor Hockey 2016 Tape It Grounding Yoga Tennis, Badminton and Net Games Flag Football The Best Babysitting Course Ever!! Game Adventures Volleyball Jump Rope and Playground Games Wiffle Ball Pick-Up Outdoor Soccer Yoga and Pilates I. Communication Arts American Girl Adventure K. Schulz NEW Dolls Explored! Are you a fan of the popular American Girl Dolls? Are you interested in exploring the past and present while doing arts & crafts activities? Then this class is for you! We will be exploring the historical American Girls and learn to do things as they did when they lived. We will follow the adventures of the girls of the present day as well. Skills and experience will be developed as we learn about character and use our creativity in learning. Character development skills such as independence, patience, perseverance, individualism, and trust will highlight conversations. I encourage you to bring your American Girls to class and tell us about them - bring your favorite books too! K-6 8:30-9:30 Extra, Extra, Extra! Read All About It! J. Marx Can you believe all that’s happening in 2016? Would you like an opportunity to create an informative, interactive, eye-catching newspaper? Come join this fantastic journalism class to learn about and highlight the Presidential Election, the Summer Olympics, and the PGA Championship that's being held at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ! 3-8 8:30-9:30 Get Creative With Writing A. Mojka Get your “stories” out there! In this creative writing workshop, students will experience the benefits of creative expression through crafting and revising their narratives, poems, and non- fictional essays. Student will fully participate in the writing workshop process, which includes exercises to help them uncover inspiration through the evaluation of published works and to engage with others in the sharing and editing of work in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Students will gain a greater understanding of what it means to be a writer, knowledge of enhanced approaches to revising their work, and a better understanding of their own unique writing style. 4-8 9:30-10:30 Harry Potter: Welcome to Hogwarts J. Lynch You have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Join your professor as you enter into the magical world of Harry Potter. Here you will learn to cast spells and make potions. You will get sorted into a house and earn house points to compete for the house cup. You will even get to defend your house in the Quidditch World cup! 3-8 11:30-12:30 Myths, Folktales and Legends J. Marx Students will analyze world myths, folktales, and legends. They will create arts and crafts based on the different mythical characters from each story. Students will also utilize the program "iMovie" to persuade others to question the existence of certain mysterious characters. 3-8 9:30-10:30 Research Skills for Middle School B. Balletto Research and organization skills are vital to every student's success, especially for Middle School students. Reading comprehension and information organizing abilities can impact not only their skill development, but also their academic performance. In this class, we use a variety of activities including direct textbooks, current events, pop culture, and travel to teach students the variety of ways in which to organize important information. Students will be taught Roman numeral note-taking techniques, amongst other forms of organizational skills.