SUMMER ACADEMY Tonya Cogan, Director Phone:

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1 El Dorado Public Schools SUMMER ACADEMY Tonya Cogan, Director Phone: General Information Academy Overview The Summer Academy is based on a national award-winning program. Courses are intended to engage our students by placing them in small groups and allowing them to develop new skills and interests or improve existing skills through participation. Instructors Under the guidance of Summer School Director, Tonya Cogan, the staff consists of certified and classified teachers from USD 490. Teachers have designed the courses and included activities that support district reading and math standards, as well as other content areas. Location, Dates and Times Classes will be held at Skelly Elementary, June 6-30, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. through 12 p.m. Enrollment, Tuition Payments and Refunds Enrollment begins on March 10 th and continues until May 8 th or the class is full. If there are openings after the enrollment period is closed, limited enrollment may be available depending upon the availability of staff. The enrollment form should be completed and returned to any school office or the district office. Enrollment is exclusive to students currently enrolled in grades K-11 in USD 490. Out of district enrollment is not available. Tuition for each course is $10, regardless of the number of days or hours in session. The maximum cost for a parent of a child attending 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the month of June would be $40. Full payment is due with enrollment. Fees for children who qualify for free and reduced lunches are waived. Fees for grades K-5 students who have been identified as at-risk for academic achievement are also waived. If you have questions about your child meeting one of these criteria, please contact your school principal. Classes are subject to minimum enrollment criteria and may be cancelled following the close of enrollment on May 8 th. Phone calls will be made to the phone number on the enrollment form and a voice mail may be left. In the event of cancellation, you may select any available alternate course or refunds will be given. Withdrawals before June 1 st will be assessed a 20% cancellation fee. If you withdraw on or after June 1 st, no refund will be provided. Course Selection Look for courses in your child s current grade level section. Enter courses in order of preference on the enrollment form. We cannot guarantee every preferred class will be available but will try to develop a schedule as close to your preferences as possible and meet your attendance needs. Optional Programs Course Completion, Credit Recovery and Driver s Education are other summer programs offered during the month of June as part of district summer programs. Your child can participate in Summer Academy and these courses, but we need to know in order to develop a schedule. Please indicate this on the enrollment form. Fees for these optional programs have no waived fees and must be paid in advance. Each Day Students should arrive between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Teachers carrying numbered cards will greet students in the gym. The flags represent grade level sections this will help students quickly locate teachers. In the event your child arrives early, they should take a seat at one of the tables. Attendance will be taken each day, in every class. If your child is ill, late, or not able to attend, please call the school office ( ). Otherwise, to insure they are safe, we will call the numbers listed on the enrollment form to make certain parents are aware of the absence. If you need to pick your child up early or they arrive late, use the main school entrance under the Northeast canopy. Free breakfast and lunch will be served to all students attending Summer Academy as part of the schedule.

2 Supplies Most supplies for activities are provided. In the event a teacher has a special request, they will send a note home with your student. This should be rare and limited to items for personalized projects. Transportation A district shuttle bus will run Monday through Thursday, June 6-30, from each district attendance center to Skelly. The shuttle will pick up students before the first class at 8:00 a.m. and return them after the last class is dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Additionally, shuttles will provide transportation for other youth summer activities in El Dorado. Provide a list of your child s other activities with enrollment to register for shuttle service in addition to Summer Academy. Specific pick-up/drop-off times will be determined and parents will be notified before the first day of classes. Visitors Students may not bring friends or visitors with them to class. However, parents and other adult family members may visit classes by calling Mrs. Cogan at and making arrangements in advance. COURSES GRADES K-2 A Day at the Beach Ocean animals, sea creatures, water safety, and more! Students will join an adventure learning about water and what is found in the oceans. We will also spend time learning how to be safe around water. Creative Discovery Dive into the magical world of art with a fun-filled Pinterest-inspired art class. Explore a variety of media including sketching, painting, clay modeling, and more. Find your inner artist, while creating the coolest art around your own! Dinosaurs Travel through time and visit the dinosaurs! We will learn about the different dinosaurs that roamed the earth, about dinosaur habits, and make our own fossils! The Games We Play Spend some time playing fun games with your friends Chutes & Ladders, Twister, Uno plus more new games you ve never played before! Get Out and Get Moving Practice your skills in cooperation, leadership, fair play, and friendly competition by playing various games such as: kickball, variations of tag, softball/baseball, and exciting water games! Holiday Arts/Crafts Do you love to decorate for holidays make crafts? In this class we ll make holiday crafts for Fourth of July, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine s Day, Veteran s Day, St. Patrick s Day, Thanksgiving, and Memorial Day and learn the history of them! Jungle Animals If you like animals and want to learn exciting facts about your favorite animals this is the course for you. We will investigate habitats and how to care for all different types of jungle animals through virtual safaris from South Africa to the Rain Forest. Mexico! Working together with the Spanish 101 class, we will discover the culture, food, and history of Mexico through pictures, movies, books and crafts. We ll end our studies with a Mexican Fiesta! Natural Disasters Discover Natural Disasters in this hands-on experimental class. You will discuss, develop, and perform experiments related to volcanoes, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes; and examine their lasting effects on the earth and humanity.

3 Poetry Café Join us in finding the fun in learning about, reading, and creating many different types of poems such as Acrostic, Shape, Couplet, Exaggeration, and Rhyming. Seuss-tastic! Suess-tastic s fantastic- we ll have a bombastic good time! There s so much to explore and even more to adore! From Sneetches on beaches to Daisy-head Maisy, you will say, Today was good. Today was fun! And tomorrow is another one! Spanish 101 Hola! Journey through Mexico and learn the basics of Spanish language and Mexican culture. We will learn the Spanish words for colors, numbers, shapes, and animals. We will also dive into crafts and end our course with a fiesta! Surfing The Web Play fun games and explore several kid friendly internet sites. Explore math, reading and problem solving sites. Watch animals on webcam at the National Zoo, see a video of the first man on the moon and travel wherever your imagination takes you. To Infinity And Beyond! In this class, we ll explore our solar system. We will read, listen to songs, and watch short videos about space. Each day will feature a have a different activity or craft for the sun, moon, stars, or planets. United We Stand What are some of our national symbols and what do they mean? The eagle is the symbol for the United States, but what does it mean and why was it chosen? Students will learn about our national symbols and how they contribute to the pride of our country. Critter Creators Tap into your creative side through the imagination of Eric Carle. You ll bring the critters in his books to life by making creations to share with your whole family! COURSES GRADES 3-5 Author In Me Become an author by writing and illustrating your own book that will be published in hard copy to treasure for years! A Day at the Beach Ocean animals, sea creatures, water safety, and more! Students will join an adventure learning about water and what is found in the oceans. We will also spend time learning how to be safe around water. Creative Art Expressions Each week we will focus on a different style of art. Express yourself through various artistic media. Drawing, coloring, painting and sculpting will be explored. Creative Discovery Dive into the magical world of art with a fun-filled Pinterest-inspired art class. Explore a variety of media including sketching, painting, clay modeling, and more. Find your inner artist, while creating the coolest art around your own! Dinosaurs Travel through time and visit the dinosaurs! We will learn about the different dinosaurs that roamed the earth, about dinosaur habits, and make our own fossils! Exploration With Legos Learn fundamental concepts, skills and processes related to physical science with Legos. Experience a variety of problem solving situations to explore and solve while having fun. Fun with Fishing Students will learn and practice the basics of fishing as well as identify types of fish caught at a local pond.

4 Games Galore In this class we will be playing many different kinds of games, discovering new strategies, and thinking our way through to be successful. Come and join the fun!! Get Out and Get Moving Practice your skills in cooperation, leadership, fair play, and friendly competition by playing various games such as: kickball, variations of tag, softball/baseball, and exciting water games! Holiday Arts/Crafts Do you love to decorate for holidays make crafts? In this class we ll make holiday crafts for Fourth of July, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine s Day, Veteran s Day, St. Patrick s Day, Thanksgiving, and Memorial Day and learn the history of them! Lights, Camera, Action! Join us as we bring reading to life! We ll interact with one another doing reader s theatre, poetry and short plays. If you like art, dance, reading and working with friends Lights, Camera, Action! is for YOU!!! A Stitch in Time Make a patchwork pillow using two simple stitches. You will also learn how to sew on buttons and may incorporate needlework to embellish your pillow. This class will be SEW fun! Mexico! Working together with the Spanish 101 class, we will discover the culture, food, and history of Mexico through pictures, movies, books and crafts. We ll end our studies with a Mexican Fiesta! Natural Disasters Discover Natural Disasters in this hands-on experimental class. You will discuss, develop, and perform experiments related to volcanoes, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes; and examine their lasting effects on the earth and humanity. Poetry Café Join us in finding the fun in learning about, reading, and creating many different types of poems such as Acrostic, Shape, Couplet, Exaggeration, and Rhyming. Robotics and Rollercoasters This course is created for aspiring engineers interested in creating, testing and evaluating. Use your imagination to build cars, planes, catapults, slingshots, and rollercoasters. If you are interested in science and inventing, this is the course for you! Seuss-tastic! Suess-tastic s fantastic- we ll have a bombastic good time! There s so much to explore and even more to adore! From Sneetches on beaches to Daisy-head Maisy, you will say, Today was good. Today was fun! And tomorrow is another one! Space Come learn about the solar system and the different planets. Learn about the moon, the sun and the stars. What s in our galaxy? How are the planets the same and how are they different? Read about it, write about it, then create your own solar system. Spanish 101 Hola! Journey through Mexico and learn the basics of Spanish language and Mexican culture. We will learn the Spanish words for colors, numbers, shapes, and animals. We will also dive into crafts and end our course with a fiesta! Surfing The Web Play fun games and explore several kid friendly internet sites. Explore math, reading and problem solving sites. Watch animals on webcam at the National Zoo, see a video of the first man on the moon and travel wherever your imagination takes you. Teeing Up for Golf Learn about the game of golf and be able to learn and practice your skills. We will go to Prairie Trails Golf Course and learn from local experts as we practice on the driving range and putting greens. The Hobbit: A Journey Into Middle Earth Welcome to Middle Earth, full of elves, dwarves, and a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Travel with Bilbo and help the dwarves reclaim their homeland from the dreaded dragon Smaug by making paper mache hobbit holes, sculpting a hobbit, and making hobbit foods.

5 The County Where You Live Learn all about Butler County; the land, the people, and the history of the county we call home. We will hear from guest speakers, complete craft projects, and take a field trip to Stapleton #1 and the history museum. United We Stand What are some of our national symbols and what do they mean? The eagle is the symbol for the United States, but what does it mean and why was it chosen? Students will learn about our national symbols and how they contribute to the pride of our country. Critter Creators Tap into your creative side through the imagination of Eric Carle. You ll bring the critters in his books to life by making creations to share with your whole family! COURSES GRADES 6-8 Author In Me Become an author by writing and illustrating your own book that will be published in hard copy to treasure for years! A Day at the Beach Ocean animals, sea creatures, water safety, and more! Students will join an adventure learning about water and what is found in the oceans. We will also spend time learning how to be safe around water. A Stitch in Time Learn how to do needlework stamped cross-stitch, counted cross-stitch and crewel. Use this class to make inexpensive gifts and heirlooms that can be passed down generation after generation; bookmarks, pictures, ornaments, etc. The list is endless! Creative Art Expressions Each week we will focus on a different style of art. Express yourself through various artistic media. Drawing, coloring, painting and sculpting will be explored. Fun with Fishing Students will learn and practice the basics of fishing as well as identify types of fish caught at a local pond. Get Active! Build skills in sportsmanship and teamwork by participating in outdoor activities through activities such as: kickball, variations of tag, softball/baseball, and exciting water games! Holiday Arts/Crafts Do you love to decorate for holidays make crafts? In this class we ll make holiday crafts for Fourth of July, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine s Day, Veteran s Day, St. Patrick s Day, Thanksgiving, and Memorial Day and learn the history of them! Lights, Camera, Action! Join us as we bring reading to life! We ll interact with one another doing reader s theatre, poetry and short plays. If you like art, dance, reading and working with friends Lights, Camera, Action! is for YOU!!! A Stitch in Time Make a patchwork pillow using two simple stitches. You will also learn how to sew on buttons and may incorporate needlework to embellish your pillow. This class will be SEW fun! Natural Disasters Discover Natural Disasters in this hands-on experimental class. You will discuss, develop, and perform experiments related to volcanoes, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes; and examine their lasting effects on the earth and humanity.

6 Teeing Up for Golf Learn about the game of golf and be able to learn and practice your skills. We will go to Prairie Trails Golf Course and learn from local experts as we practice on the driving range and putting greens. The Hobbit: A Journey Into Middle Earth Welcome to Middle Earth, full of elves, dwarves, and a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Travel with Bilbo and help the dwarves reclaim their homeland from the dreaded dragon Smaug by making paper mache hobbit holes, sculpting a hobbit, and making hobbit foods. United We Stand What are some of our national symbols and what do they mean? The eagle is the symbol for the United States, but what does it mean and why was it chosen? Students will learn about our national symbols and how they contribute to the pride of our country. Extra, Extra! Read All About It - Summer Academy News You will be a reporter for the Summer Academy News, tour the Butler County Times Gazette and Wichita Eagle-Beacon, learn how to get advertisements from local businesses, publish the Summer Academy newsletter and update our Twitter and Facebook pages. COURSES GRADES 9-12 Author In Me Become an author by writing and illustrating your own book that will be published in hard copy to treasure for years! Fun with Fishing Students will learn and practice the basics of fishing as well as identify types of fish caught at a local pond. Lights, Camera, Action! Join us as we bring reading to life! We ll interact with one another doing reader s theatre, poetry and short plays. If you like art, dance, reading and working with friends Lights, Camera, Action! is for YOU!!! Teeing Up for Golf Learn about the game of golf and be able to learn and practice your skills. We will go to Prairie Trails Golf Course and learn from local experts as we practice on the driving range and putting greens. The Hobbit: A Journey Into Middle Earth Welcome to Middle Earth, full of elves, dwarves, and a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Travel with Bilbo and help the dwarves reclaim their homeland from the dreaded dragon Smaug by making paper mache hobbit holes, sculpting a hobbit, and making hobbit foods. Extra, Extra! Read All About It - Summer Academy News You will be a reporter for the Summer Academy News, tour the Butler County Times Gazette and Wichita Eagle-Beacon, learn how to get advertisements from local businesses, publish the Summer Academy newsletter and update our Twitter and Facebook pages.

7 Please Print 2016 SUMMER ACADEMY ENROLLMENT FORM Student Name Parent(s) Name Grade Completed Current School Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Address City Emergency Contact 1 (required) Emergency Contact 2 (required) Phone Cell Phone Phone Cell Phone Schedule Options (Select One) Attend Entire Session (8-12; June 6-30; Monday-Thursday) Attend Partial Session Daily (circle course period(s) below) 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Attend Selected Week(s) Only (circle week(s) below) June 6-9 June June June Attending Other Summer Program (list programs in the space at the left for which you want transportation we will coordinate pick-up/drop-off for City Rec, swim lessons, public pool swimming p.m. drop-off only, BCC, YMCA, Library and History Center Mrs. Cogan will contact to confirm) Shuttle Pick-Up Site (from district schools, but note here to schedule) (Check box ONLY if course was taken last year) Course Selections (list course name in order of preference) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Tuition ($10 per course based upon schedule options and first four course preferences) $ Check all that apply Student Qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunches Student Qualifies for At-Risk (AR) Parent Signature Date RETURN TO SCHOOL OFFICE WITH PAYMENT For Office Use Only DATE REC D