<p> Dive into the “Ocean Adventures” Summer Program Call 804-780-7795 for July 1- August 1, 2013 more information</p><p>Ocean Adventures is a five-week language and literacy enriched summer program that will assist children transitioning to kindergarten. The daily schedule will blend together classroom routines and learning experiences typically found in kindergarten classrooms. Each week features a different focus on the ocean using quality storybooks with engaging activities that promote vocabulary and comprehension. </p><p>Who: Children who will enter kindergarten in Richmond Public Schools this Fall.</p><p>When: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Breakfast and Lunch provided.</p><p>Where: Carver and Overby Sheppard Elementary Schools.</p><p>Why: To help children prepare for kindergarten.</p><p>How: Classroom teachers will be working to strengthen early language and literacy skills and concepts that your child will take into kindergarten and beyond. A unique feature of this program is the co-teaching team of a kindergarten teacher and a pre-K teacher to support your child’s successful transition to kindergarten. Program teachers and staff will bridge home and school by providing ongoing communication to families, take home materials, an ocean theme book, a rotating book bag system, and other family literacy materials and activities.</p><p>Ocean Adventures is a new and exciting summer program provided through a partnership between Richmond Public Schools, The Partnership for Families Northside, and the Literacy Institute at VCU’s ExCELL program. Interested: If you are interested in the Ocean Adventures program, please complete and submit the form below. Please call 804-780-7795 if you have questions about the program. You may leave this form with the school or FAX it to the VPI Program at 804 780-7605 or mail it to Ron Robertson, VPI Program, Richmond Public Schools, 301 North 9th Street, 12 Floor City Hall, Richmond, VA 23219.</p><p>PLEASE CHECK BOXES if you agree:</p><p>Yes, I am interested in having my child participate in Ocean Adventures.</p><p>Yes, my child can attend all 5 weeks of the Ocean Adventures program.</p><p>Child’s Name: ______</p><p>Parent’s Name: ______</p><p>Phone Number: ______</p><p>Email: ______</p><p>Current Address: ______</p><p>______</p><p>YES Did your child go to preK? (please check only one box)</p><p>NO</p><p>If YES, please provide Preschool name: ______</p>