Saturday Enrichment Program University of Virginia 2014

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1 Saturday Enrichment Program University of Virginia 2014 Fauquier County Location A Saturday Morning Enrichment Program for Gifted and/or High Ability Students in Kindergarten through Grade Five Located at Highland School January 25th through February 22nd Snow make-up date: March 1st 9:00 11:00 AM Application Deadline: December 1, 2013 Confirmation of Acceptances: December 20, 2013 Payment Deadline for Accepted Students: January 2, 2014 Apply Online! Available on our website: Sponsored by University of Virginia Curry School of Education

2 2014 Saturday Enrichment Program ~Fauquier Location~ Application Information (Note: The Saturday Enrichment Program also offers a program in Charlottesville from January 25-February 22, Please access our website at or contact our office for course descriptions and applications for the Charlottesville location.) What are our program goals? For 30 plus years, the Saturday Enrichment Program has offered unique learning opportunities to over 20,000 highly capable young children. Our instructors develop courses intended to: Expose students to new areas of interest and extend existing understandings Provide intellectual stimulation through interaction with other students with similar interests and abilities Provide learning experiences which challenge the students and target their learning preferences Encourage creative and critical thinking and problem solving Foster skills for independent learning Build collaboration skills Develop habits of mind of the professional in a specific discipline or across disciplines Who should apply? Students in grades K-5 who are currently participating in a gifted program and/or who demonstrate above average abilities and/or achievement in one or more areas should apply. Home school students who exhibit the same characteristics are also welcome to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a desire to learn and the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a classroom setting. Previous application or acceptance to the program has no bearing on the consideration of this application. What is the cost? The cost is $175 for one course. How do we pay? If accepted, we will send you information about how to pay. Payment is due upon notification of acceptance and no later than January 2, Prompt payment prevents forfeiture of your child s placement. We accept credit card payments online (Visa and Mastercard only,) checks online, and check and money orders by mail. No refunds are possible after January 9, Are financial scholarships available? $50 scholarships are available for students who are eligible for their school s free/reduced lunch program; this scholarship reduces the total cost to $ How do students select a class? Students should indicate which classes they would most like to take by prioritizing at least their top 4 choices or more if they wish. Every effort will be made to place qualifying students in one of their top choices of class. How do I apply? Applications are completed online at Parents/Guardians complete the information section and the Parent Evaluation. Your child s teacher completes the Teacher Recommendation. Alternately, you can print a hard copy, fill it out and mail it to us along with the Teacher Recommendation Form in a sealed envelope to: Saturday Enrichment Program Fauquier Program P.O. Box University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA How are applications processed? Applications are processed once all parts have been received either online or by regular mail. All comments furnished by school personnel are strictly confidential. The SEP staff evaluates recommendation forms, student requests, and class space and makes all acceptance decisions. We make every effort to place qualifying students in one of their top four choices. Applications received after the December 1, 2013 deadline are automatically placed on a waitlist. Space permitting, we will invite students from the waitlist to participate. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS DECEMBER 1, 2013 Notification of acceptance will be sent via on or before December 20, 2013

3 Grades K 1 - Warrenton Three Course Choices: Awesome Art: The Masters of Design Building the Space Around Us On the Surface NOTE: Students must be at least five years old by February 1, 2014 and enrolled in kindergarten Awesome Art: The Masters of Design Students will learn basic art elements as they explore various art forms through the works of celebrated artists. They will be introduced to a variety of media as they create their own two-dimensional designs. Students will build their awareness of art principles and develop their own art foundations while learning about the fascinating lives and art works of renowned master artists. Building the Space Around Us Look around you. Buildings are everywhere, but what makes a building Architecture? We will investigate this question as we learn about design. Through a series of interactive building activities, we will explore the archetypal house while investigating what makes interior spaces work. We will collaborate and work individually to create a town of our imaginings. Creativity will reign as we follow our imaginations and build the space around us. On the Surface Get ready to think BIG. Geography is about what happens on the Earth s surface that s a lot of territory. In this class you will learn to think like a geographer. You will use maps, and satellites pictures and stories to find out how people use Earth s many kinds of land, and water, and climates. You will see, for example, that people like river valleys more than mountain tops and warm breezes more than icy winds. Then you will use what you have learned to invent your own country from the ground up. Four Course Choices: Art Exploration Origami Geometry Unique Me! Reader s Theater Grades Warrenton Art Exploration Welcome to Art Exploration! Get ready to embark on a journey into different styles of art. In this course you will learn about several artists from various countries and then have the chance to use their unique style to create art projects of your own. Each week you will learn what influences artists to create their work and then develop your own creative idea to produce a different piece of art. During the final class, you will have a chance to show off your work! Origami Geometry Welcome to Origami Geometry! This class will be an all math, all the time class that will feature Japanese paper folding, Origami, illustrating basic principles of Geometry such as angles, shapes, flips and folds. The protractor will be your friend in this class and so will the Japanese soroban, or abacus. You will learn how to count in Japanese and how to figure out how much yen you will need, depending on the exchange rate, to buy a plane ticket to Japan. You ll use math formulas to figure out how long it will take your plane to get to Tokyo from Virginia. When you get to Tokyo, how will math and science help you climb Mt. Fuji? You want to learn Sumo? There s physics involved here! What is the probability that your Origami Frisbee will win in a paper Frisbee-throwing contest? We ll figure that out. If you re up for the adventure, join this mathematical/scientific journey to Japan.

4 Courses for 2/3 - continued Unique Me! Do you like to write about your favorite things and hobbies? If you do then Unique Me! is the class for you! Join us and learn how to use different writing styles as a means of self-exploration. You will write poetry, autobiographies, self-reflections, and use different art mediums to display the unique you! Reader s Theater How can performing a play make you a better reader? Students become excited and enthusiastic about reading when they are presented with the opportunity to participate in Reader s Theater. Students develop scripts, perform in groups, and practice using their voice to depict characters from texts. Through Reader s Theater, students have the opportunity to develop fluency and further enhance comprehension. Final project includes performing a reader s theater play at the end of the program for parents. Four Course Choices: I Survived! Be an Architect! A Nose for News Playing With Shakespeare Grades Warrenton I survived! Step back in time to the year 1607 to Jamestown, Virginia. In this course you will become a History Detective. As a detective it is your job to uncover the keys to survival at Jamestown using your historical thinking skills. During each class we will focus on a primary source to analyze that will help you understand what it took to survive and make Jamestown the first permanent English settlement. Our learning experiences will include hands on activities like learning how to play 17 th Century games to pass the time on the voyage to Jamestown, create a nautical tool sailors used to measure depth, create a product for trade with the natives, learn how to use natural resources to make tools, and learning the secrets of John Smith s map! Prepare to have a blast in the past! Be an Architect! Greetings, Junior Architect! Your newest client has asked you to design their school library. Over the course of five weeks, you will learn the necessary architectural concepts from a Project Architect and strengthen your design and drawing skills to satisfy your client s needs for that library. You will learn to apply your knowledge of multiple subjects and disciplines to design and produce creative forms of architecture. Also, you will be introduced to architectural concepts such as sustainability and green building, to keep your library environmentally friendly for all who visit it. You will work and learn together with other junior architects but will design your own unique and individual library design. At the end, you will present to your client and fellow junior architects your final design, in drawing and small model forms. Are you up for this design challenge? A Nose for News Get ready to write and publish your work! Students will learn how to write for an authentic purpose, with an end goal (publication) in sight. They will also learn the basics of the newspaper business, to include reporting, interviewing, writing, editing, advertising, photography and page layout design. Playing With Shakespeare Welcome to Playing With Shakespeare! During our five weeks together, we will read a novel and do research about William Shakespeare. We will read Hamlet together, then choose parts, design costumes, and perform the play with our group. Your love of literature, reading, and performing will be the impetus for this course. You will learn about expression, delivery of lines, and staging, and culminate with our performance of Hamlet for your friends and families. This course gives students the opportunity to engage in interpersonal skills with other students in performance and language with the author William Shakespeare. Students will enjoy the thrill of live performance, excellent literature, and working together on a joint project.

5 PART I: To be completed by parent / guardian Please mail with Parts II and III to be considered for acceptance. Application Form 2014 Saturday Enrichment Program Fauquier Location P.O. Box University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Office: Application Deadline: December 1, 2013 You may also apply online at Student & Parent/Guardian Contact Information Student s Name Gender DOB / / First MI Last MM DD YY Mailing Address Street City State Zip Parent/Guardian Name: address Parent/Guardian Name address Please list phones numbers where we can reach you now and during the Saturday morning classes: Parent/Guardian: ( ) - cell/ work/ home Parent/Guardian: ( ) - cell/ work/ home ( ) - cell/ work/ home ( ) - cell/ work/ home What school does the student currently attend? Current Grade (Circle one): K Does your child have any current medical conditions / allergies we should be aware of? Are your child s immunizations / shots current? Yes No How did you hear about SEP? List courses for your grade level in order of preference: (Note: Students may be placed in any of their choices; please do not list any classes you are not willing to take) Are you submitting an application for more than one child? If yes, please list names and grades: Scholarship information: You can be considered for a $50 scholarship if your child is eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch at school. If you wish to be considered, please indicate whether or not they are eligible here:

6 Part II: To be completed by Parent / Guardian Application Deadline: December 1, Please mail completed packet - including Parts I, II, and III (teacher s portion) - to be considered for acceptance. Name of Student: Current Grade (Circle one): K Please draw upon your knowledge of your child and determine the degree to which you agree or disagree with the statements below using the following scale: 4 = Strongly Agree (SA) that the child demonstrates this behavior 3 = Agree (A) that the child demonstrates this behavior 2 = Disagree (D) that the child demonstrates this behavior 1 = Strongly Disagree (SD) that the child demonstrates this behavior SA A D SD 1. The child takes risks when answers may be uncertain or new skills have to be developed The child follows through on a task until completion even if the work is difficult The child demonstrates exceptional understanding of, and insight into, material presented The child demonstrates ability to apply knowledge to practical situations The child learns easily and readily The child notices many things that other children do not notice The child communicates in creative ways: building, drawing, body language, music The child is highly imaginative in artwork, play, or use of materials or ideas The child generates numerous ideas or solutions to problems and questions The child is sensitive to the opinions and ideas of others and listens readily to peers comments. Parent/Guardian Name Date Parent/Guardian Signature

7 Part III: Teacher Recommendation Form 2014 Part III: Sections A & B must be filled out completely by the TEACHER in order for this application to be considered. All comments furnished by school personnel are strictly confidential. Please fold, staple or seal, place the student s name where indicated, and sign where indicated. Return the completed, sealed form to the family for inclusion in the complete application packet. *DO NOT MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM SEPARATELY Name of Student: Current Grade (Circle one): K SECTION A. COMMENTS: Please give specific examples of this student s behavior in the areas of: Social/emotional maturity: Independent learning: Collaborative learning: Task commitment: SECTION B. RATING SCALE: Please draw upon your knowledge of this student s behavior in a classroom situation and determine the degree to which you agree or disagree with the statements below using the following scale: 4 = Strongly Agree (SA) that the child demonstrates this behavior 3 = Agree (A) that the child demonstrates this behavior; 2 = Disagree (D) that the child demonstrates this behavior; 1 = Strongly Disagree (SD) that the child demonstrates this behavior SA A D SD 1. The child takes risks when answers may be uncertain or new skills have to be developed The child follows through on a task until completion even if the work is difficult The child demonstrates exceptional understanding of, and insight into, material presented The child demonstrates ability to apply knowledge to practical situations The child learns easily and readily The child notices many things which other children do not notice The child communicates in creative ways: building, drawing, body language, music The child is highly imaginative in artwork, play, or use of materials or ideas The child generates numerous ideas or solutions to problems and questions The child is sensitive to the opinions and ideas of others and listens readily to peers comments.

8 University of Virginia Curry School of Education Saturday Enrichment Program FOLD HERE STUDENT S NAME GRADE RECOMMENDING TEACHER S SIGNATURE RECOMMENDING TEACHER S PRINTED NAME School Name FOLD HERE NOTE TO RECOMMENDING TEACHER: Please complete this form, fold, staple or seal it, and return it to the student s parent / guardian for inclusion in a complete application packet. You may also place this form in an envelope and sign across the flap of the envelope. DO NOT send this recommendation to SEP separately.

9 2014 Saturday Enrichment Program Application Packet Checklist Information section and Parent Evaluation section completed by parent or guardian Teacher Recommendation Form completed by teacher, folded and sealed with teacher s signature where indicated The best way to apply is online at: though if you prefer to send an application via regular mail, we will gladly accept it. Thank you for your interest in our programs! Summer Opportunities: Please visit our website to find out about our Summer Enrichment Program which is a residential summer camp for students who are rising into grades 5 11, offered on Grounds of the University of Virginia. Dates for this summer are: Session 1: June 15 June 26, 2014 Session 2: June 29 July 10, 2014 Session 3: July 13 July 24, 2014 Saturday and Summer Enrichment Program University of Virginia Curry School of Education P.O. Box Charlottesville, VA