2015 Summer School Grades PreK 6 Pleasant Hill Intermediate May 26th-June 19th

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1 2015 Summer School Grades PreK 6 Pleasant Hill Intermediate May 26th-June 19th Attendance: Summer school classes bridge the gap that often occurs between the ending of one school year and the start of the next. Consistent, daily attendance will ensure that your child is gaining the full benefit of the program. Please note: The Summer School Program outlined in this flyer is contingent upon the full state funding. Should the state funding be eliminated only courses required by law will be offered and a new enrollment form will be sent home. Pleasant Hill R-III School District Questions may be directed to Vicki Hartsell, Summer School Principal vhartsell@pleasanthillschools.com or (816)

2 Pleasant Hill R-III School District 2015 Summer School Grades Pre-K thru 6th Dates and Times Tuesday, May 26th - Friday, June 19th 8:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Location Pleasant Hill Intermediate School 1204 East 163rd Street Pleasant Hill, MO Transportation Conduct All school conduct codes for the regular school year will be in effect during the summer school session. Dismissal from summer school based on these codes is the decision of the Summer School Administration. Students are expected to behave in a manner that does not disrupt the learning process. Summer school is an optional program; therefore, behavior infractions will not be tolerated. Students engaging in inappropriate conduct will be removed from the summer school program by the administration. The district will provide transportation contingent on state funding. Complete the transportation section of the enrollment form. All transportation requests must be received by Friday, May 1st or district-provided transportation is not guaranteed. Student Dress Class Schedules All classes are either 2 hour or 4 hour sessions. Use this year s (14-15) grade placement to choose classes. Classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Due to enrollment sizes, student s schedules may be adjusted. If classes do not have enough students, other classes will be substituted. You will receive a copy of your student s summer school classes and bus number by the last day of school. The summer school staff will also be contacting you by phone to confirm enrollment and answer any questions you might have. Appropriate dress is required. All school dress codes are in effect for summer school. Shoes must be worn at all times No hats may be worn in the building Tank tops (not undershirts), T-shirts and sweatshirts are acceptable as long as they are neat and clean. All shirts must be buttoned. The length of skirts and shorts must extend below the finger tips. No offensive writing (profanity, obscenity, sexual references, or references to alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN BRINGS HIS/HER SCHEDULE AND BUS NUMBER ON THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER SCHOOL.

3 Summe r 2015 Summer Classes Pre-K thru 6th Pre-K Summer School Children entering kindergarten will learn about letters, sounds and numbers to prepare them for the kindergarten curriculum. Students will enjoy learning to read and write as they experience Reader s/writer s Workshop. This is a 4 hour course. Picture Book Workshop (K-1) Attention: Aspiring authors and illustrators; Come one, come all and join me as we dive into the reading and writing process using newly selected beloved children s picture books!! We will learn about parts of a story and the roles of authors and illustrators. In the practice of our illustrating and writing skills we will use various art supplies as we create our own versions of a few favorite tales and an original masterpiece. Be A Book Cook! (1-4) ½ cup of fun, 1 cup of imagination and a tablespoon of surprises. Come prepared each day to use your imagination as we bake and cook up treats and healthy food to eat and share with family and friends. Be amazed as you make s more pops, edible play dough, monkey bread, muffins, puppy chow (that humans can eat!) and much, much more! Each food item we make will be connected to a children s literature book. At the end of summer school you will have your own Be a Book Cook cookbook to take home! Summer School Play (1-6) Peacocks for dinner and boys in skirts! That s what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren t exactly welcome guest! Come and join in the fun as The Knight at Dawn is performed. There is a place for everyone here, such as building and painting sets, making costumes, stage crew, program designers as well as acting, singing and dancing, if that s for you. Get ready to go on a Magic Tree House ride! Class size will be limited this year, turn your form in right away! This is a 4 hour course. Class is held at the high school from 7:50-12:05 Pleasant Hill Camp Invention (3-6) Students come explore, understand and solve real-world problems through STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Concepts will be taught that enrich each child s education and equip him or her with 21st-century skills that will last a lifetime. We will offer students unique experiences and allow them to use their imagination to solve real-world problems. A Healthy You (K-6) Do you like to play games? Are you curious about things like how muscles work, what blood is made up of. Or how to make healthy snacks? Well, this class is just the place for you. In A Healthy You we will explore the different body systems and how they work together, strategies to stay safe in your home, online, and with your friends, as well as research what a healthy snack looks and tastes like. Come and join the fun and games this summer!this is a 2 hour course Who Let the Dogs Out? (1-3) If you love dogs, join Mrs. Albin in creating art work and crafts related to this wonderful animal. We will make art, have guest speakers, learn facts and information about dogs and enjoy a litter of puppies. Come join the fun and learning!

4 Summe r 2015 Summer Classes Pre-K thru 6th Kidville (3-6) Kidville is going back in time! The town created by kids this year will be based on Ancient Rome. Students will research and create authentic Romaan shops, goods, and services. Have you ever wanted to be in charge? Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an adult? Does running your own business sound like fun? If so, join us this summer and create your Roman Village! Kidville will be a town created for kids, by kids. Students will learn how businesses are run. They will create a town and participate in real world simulations. Attendance is very important the last week of summer school. This is a 2 hour course. Being Socially Acceptable ( ) What s the key to being truly popular? Social Skills! Learn how to communicate with people of all ages, build your confidence, and how to be in control of yourself in new situations. You will learn through kid-friendly skits, real life scenarios, stories, projects, and group discussions. This is a 2 hour course Creative Expressions (K&1, 2&3) Create expressions through a variety of paper crafts using words, pictures and numbers. Problem solving will be utilized to create homemade journals, cards, scrapbook pages and much more. This class integrates, reading, writing, math and creativity! Math Workshop (K) (1-2) (3-4) (5-6) (Teacher Recommendation) Students will take part in hands-on-learning to solve Math problems that they may encounter on a daily basis. Students will problem solve, journal and demonstrate that they understand the concept of solving various math problems. Reading/Writing Workshop (K) (1-2) (3-4) (5-6) Teacher Recommendation Students will utilize Reader s/ Writer s Workshop to build on their reading comprehension and fluency skills by exploring different genres, authors, and texts. Readers will learn how to ask questions, make connections using prior knowledge, and learn to be self-aware during reading. Students will reflect on their reading using journal writing to strengthen their text connections. Life in Medieval Times (4-6) Travel back in time to the Medieval Age-where kings, queens, knights and peasants built spacious castles, explored new worlds, and invented fascinating devices. We will build catapults and castles, create maps and practice medieval math. We will read about the legends of dragons and Robin Hood and learn to talk like William Shakespeare. We will compare the stories of medieval times to the movies of today. Come be a lord or lady in medieval times! The Original Ninja Turtles: Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphel (4-6) Long before TMNT there were four totally awesome dudes known for their art! Learn about the legendary artists which the Turtles were named after. Together their talents including painting, sculpting, metalwork, and inventions, In this class you will do a little of each. Students will each make a sculpture out of plaster, create a metal relief design, paint, draw and recreate a famous Leonardo invention. This is a 2 hour course. Class availability is subject to change due to enrollment. Classes are filled on a first come first serve basis.

5 Pleasant Hill R-III School District Due Friday, 05/01/ Summer School Enrollment Pre-K thru 6th Will your student need bus transportation? YES NO (complete bus form) Name: (First) (Middle) (Last) Date of Birth: Age: Gender: male female Grade for School Year: Parent/ Guardian: Address: Phone: (home) (city) (state) (zip) (work) (cell) Emergency Contact(s) Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Courses: List in order (every effort will be made to place students in their top 2 choices) Course #1: Course #2: Course #3: Course #4: I have read the summer school information and agree to follow all Pleasant Hill R-3 policies and procedures. I further understand that I will be asked to leave Summer School if I choose not to follow these policies and procedures. Student Signature Parent Signature RETURN TO YOUR CHILD S TEACHER -or- PLEASANT HILL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL C/O: Kari Barger 1204 E. 163rd Street Phone: Fax: Pleasant Hill, MO BY FRIDAY, MAY 1ST, 2015 For Office Use Only SIS enrollment Date Received

6 Pleasant Hill R-III School District 2015 Summer School DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES BUS FORM Due: May 1, 2015 Student Name: (first) (middle) (last) Birthdate: Age: Grade: Medical Problems or Allergies: Parent/ Guardian: Address: Phone: (home) (work) (city) (cell) (state) (zip) Place of Employment: Emergency Contact(s) Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Bus # Pick-Up Address Bus # Drop-Off Address ****Any other special instructions or information may be written on the bottom of this page.****