Summer 2018

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Entering Gr 6-8 Orchestra
Attention middle school orchestra students! Are you looking for an opportunity to work on your technique while studying
fun music this summer? If you are, please sign up for our Middle School Orchestra Class! We will work on shifting,
bowing styles while playing music together. This is a great way to keep playing your instrument this summer while having
fun with your orchestra friends!
Entering Gr 4-5 Book Club
“So which is it? You going back for your home or for your pet? They’re the same thing, Peter said, the answer sudden
and sure, although a surprise to him.” – Sara Pennypacker from her novel Pax. This is just one of the books we will
be reading and discussing during this summer’s book club. Also, students will have the opportunity to share their own
interest books with peers.
Entering Gr 6 Book Club
“Every person has lots of ingredients to make them into what is always a one-of-a-kind creation.” – Counting by 7s by
Holly Goldberg Sloan. This is just one of the books we will be reading and discussing during this summer’s book club.
Also, students will have the opportunity to share their own interest books with peers.
Entering Gr 7-8 Book Club
“Trouble is, you can’t run away from yourself.” Coach snatched the towel from his shoulder, folded into a perfect square,
and set it in the space between us. “Unfortunately,” he said, “ain’t nobody that fast.” – Jason Reynolds from his new novel
Ghost. This is just one of the books we will be reading and discussing during this summer’s book club. Also, students
will have the opportunity to share their own interest books with peers.
Entering Gr 6-7 ALEKS Summer School Course (Math)
ln this math course, students will engage in a personalized learning experience. With the guidance of the Middle School
Math Specialists, each student will be placed in an appropriate math curriculum through ALEKS. ALEKS is a webbased,
assessment and learning system which uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly
what a student knows and doesn’t know. From that information, the Math Specialist will support the students through a
personalized learning path through ALEKS. The purpose of this class is for students to build upon their math skills so they
can be successful going into the following school year. The class will have a flexible schedule that will allow students to go
at their own pace. Classroom time will be available for students one hour a week to ask questions, work on ALEKS with
support from the Math Specialist, and collaborate with other students on math problems. The rest of the time will be spent
working on ALEKS outside of class. This will allow for more flexibility in completing the program. The Math Specialist will
be available via email to answer any questions or provide additional support.
Entering Gr 4-5 and 6-8 Cooking
ln this fun course, young chefs will practice essential kitchen skills and the fundamentals of cooking. Kids will enjoy
working alongside classmates learning techniques of cooking and baking. From reading menus, recipes and measuring
to taste testing their own creations.
Entering Gr 2-3 Science
ln this course students will become young scientist that learn and uncover facts about space and dinosaurs. This class
will learn through researching topics and sharing with peers, predicting, identifying fact and fiction, videos, and hands on
activities.
Entering Gr 4 Beginning Violin and Viola
This class is for students entering fourth grade who are interested in playing the violin and viola. There will be an
informational parent meeting on April 23rd about how and where to rent or purchase an instrument and more information
about the 4th grade orchestra schedule and expectations. Summer orchestra is not required to participate in fourth grade
orchestra.
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