Wrentham Summer Institute 2018 - wrentham.k12.ma.us Institute 2018.pdf · Wrentham Summer Institute 2018. Wrentham Summer Institute: The Summer Institute is Monday through Friday,

Wrentham Summer Institute 2018 Wrentham Summer Institute: The Summer Institute is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., (except the week of July 4th). At the end of each day, the instructor will accompany your child outside the school and wait with them until a parent or guardian arrives for a prompt pick up. Session Dates: Session I: June 25-29 Session II: July 2, 3-5,6 Session III: July 9-13 Session IV: July 16-20 Session Fee:

• Received by May 31: $100 • As of June 1: $105 • As of July 1: $110

Grade Level: For grade level, please indicate the grade your child will be entering in September, 2018. What to Bring: Children will need a drink, snack and comfortable play clothes. Check the course description for any special equipment or supplies needed for individual courses. Location: The Summer Institute will be held at the Roderick and Vogel School. During inclement weather, the outdoor classes will be assigned an indoor location. Please look for our banners and friendly staff members to guide you on your first day of class

Registration: Complete a separate registration form and medical form for each child. Please indicate a second choice for each session.

You do not have to be a Wrentham resident to register. If you are not a Wrentham resident, please send the two registration forms, PLUS a copy of your child’s physical form including immunizations.

Full payment MUST accompany your registration. Please send to:

Roderick Elementary School ATTN: WSI – Lori DeTrolio 120 Taunton Street Wrentham, MA 02093

A confirmation will be sent in June. Refund requests will be honored prior to June 1, with a $10 processing fee. Refunds may take approximately 4-6 weeks.

Please make checks payable to: Wrentham Public Schools

Questions: Please contact Mrs. DeTrolio 508-384-5430 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Week 1- June 25th-29th

Animal Antics

Grade level: K-6th

Come visit, and play with animals while we learn about them! We will have real animal

visitors like dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and birds. The animals may change. Each day

we will have live animals as our models and friends while we learn interesting facts about the

animal, do crafts, and play games outside based on the animal of the day. We may do some

food crafts too, if the animals don’t get too hungry!

Instructor: Mrs. Foxx

Art Club

Grade level: 1st-4th

Sign up for Art Club to play with your favorite art materials! Each day we will learn a fun new

art technique: printmaking with watercolor and shaving cream; make-your-own scratch art with

oil pastels and paint; weaving with Popsicle sticks and yarn; art-making with things found in

nature! On our last day together, we will have Open Studio time – you can decide how to spend

your art time! We will listen to music, and enjoy making art together!

Instructor: Mrs. Langley-Haner

Card Collecting

Grade level: 2nd-5th

Do you love sports and collecting cards? Join fellow collectors in organizing, watching greatest

sports moments and playing wiffle ball, flag football and soccer! Let’s organize our baseball,

football, hockey, soccer or Pokemon collections. We will look at the greatest sports moments in

Boston history and in the world. Making sure we have time to make some great sports moments

for ourselves with a wiffle ball games, flag football games and soccer games.

Instructor: Mrs. Nolan

Future Stars of Broadway

Grade level: 3rd-6th

Welcome all future stars of Broadway! Do you love to be on stage? Do you dream of acting or

dancing on Broadway one day? For anyone who loves to act, perform, or be creative, this is the

perfect place for you!

This week, you will work together to create and perform your very own play. You will have the

opportunity to be creative, work as a team, and perform your play at the end of the week. You

will also get the chance to create and practice choreography as a group. At the end of the week,

we will take pride in our work by performing our creations for family and friends. Get ready for

a fun-filled week of acting, dancing, and team work!

Instructor: Ms. Sullivan

Insane Science

Grade level: 3rd- 6th

Just as Einstein said “Play is the highest form of research”, so In this class we will be doing fun

and crazy science experiments and having fun at the same time! We will be learning about

chemistry by creating Lava Lamps, and rock crystals. We will explore life science by making

our own fossils. We will even learn about biology by extracting DNA from peas! On the last

day we will do a fascinating experiment that will blow your mind!! So grab a friend and join

this class for some INSANE SCIENCE!

Instructor: Ms. DeTrolio

Introduction to American Sign Language

Grade level: K-6th

Have you ever wanted to learn how to speak with your hands? Well, we have the class for you!

In our class, we will show you how to talk to other people who use American Sign Language.

Each class will be personalized and adjusted to the learning style of each child. Our goal is to

make learning a new language fun and exciting! During the week, you will learn the basics of

Sign Language, play fingerspelling games and even have time at the end of class to go over

anything you would like to learn about Sign Langauge. By the end of the week, you should be

able to have basic conversations using American Sign Language, and there may be a special

surprise! Get those fingers warmed up to have some fun!

Instructors: Miss Melo & Miss Young

Introduction to the Martial Arts and Self Defense

Grade level: K-6th

This course is designed for beginner students interested in learning the early basics of Martial

Arts training. We will be highlighting and discussing the 3 core principals in the Martial Arts;

Self Control, Self-Discipline and Respect.

We will be teaching the importance of focus, control and strength as well as learning basic

techniques designed to build confidence both mentally and physically.

There will be emphasis on the importance of health and fitness with daily drills/games designed

to be challenging and of course lots of fun!!!

Instructor: Miss Brennan

Letterboxing and Water Fun Play


What could be more fun than finding a hidden treasure? Finding a hidden treasure and then

running through a sprinkler, that’s what!! Have fun, stay cool! Letterboxing is an intriguing mix

of hiking, puzzle solving, treasure hunting and rubber stamping. Throughout the week we will

spend time indoors and out. Each child will choose a code name, decorate a letterboxing bag and

create a few unique rubber stamps. All supplies can be taken home at the end of the week! We

will hike the school grounds and Sweatt Hill areas in search of hidden treasures and end each day

by cooling off with lots of water play!! So bring a towel, sunscreen, bug spray, a water bottle and

a snack and get ready for lots of fun!!

Instructor: Mrs. Lynch

On Holiday

Grade level: K-4th

Do you love to celebrate the holidays? If you do, then come join the fun! Each day a different

holiday will be celebrated. Will you be my Valentine on Monday? How about catching a

Leprechaun on Tuesday. Let’s have a cook-out for the Fourth of July. Trick or treat and wear

a costume for Halloween. End the week with the most wonderful time of year, Christmas. We

will be busy decorating for each holiday, creating fun crafts, making and eating yummy snacks,

and playing holiday themed games. This week will be packed with fun filled holiday activities.

Instructor: Mrs. Blake

Scratch

Grade level: 4th-6th

In this program, the student spends the week learning how to create animations and games with

the Scratch software. In addition to class instruction and free time to explore Scratch, the

students will participate in breaks from the computer screen and learn about various computer

science topics. The students will create either a game or animation that they may present on

Friday.

Instructor: Miss Lopez

Stem Design Challenges


Do you love to design? Build? Create? Come join us for a week of design challenges. Each day

we will have a new design challenge. Each challenge will ask you to create something to fix a

problem. You might need to create a table or get a marble from one floor to another. The catch?

The materials that you receive to build with. They will be limited and might not be what you

expect. You will be able to work independently, with partners or with teams to solve each design

problem. Let’s get building!

Instructor: Miss Downing

Summer Reading Jump Start


Do you LOVE to read? If so, this class is perfect for you!

With the library at your fingertips, begin your summer with a great book. Sign up for summer

reading at the Fiske Library and begin the journey to reach summer reading goals. Join with

friends and spend your mornings reading short stories, poems, plays or chapter books. We will

spend time in the shade outside and in the Roderick Library- sharing great stories and reading

together. At the end of the week, we will submit our minutes to the Fiske Library and receive

credit for our reading minutes.

Instructor: Mrs. Lopez

Super STEM Stations

Grade level: 1st-3rd

Calling all future engineers! Do you love to build and create? During Super STEM (Science

Technology Engineering Math) Stations we’ll be using all types of materials like legos, popsicle

sticks, cups and playdough to build different structures. Each day we’ll have different challenges

- like building a boat that can float or creating an awesome water slide design. Throughout the

week we’ll create straw rockets and see who can make a paper airplane that will fly the

farthest. You will work with partners to come up with great designs and then think about how

you can make them even better.

Instructor: Mrs. LaVigne

TEAM SPORTS

Grade level: K-3rd

Have some fun and learn a variety of TEAM SPORTS. Throughout the week, we will play

many sports including soccer, speedball, basketball, Frisbee and many more. We will be inside

the gym and outside on the play area. Come and join the fun and wear your sneakers and bring a

snack and a water bottle.

Instructors: Mrs. Pacheco and Miss Pacheco

Tie Dye

Grade level: K-6

Welcome back to the very popular tie dying bonanza with Miss Brackett! If you love the look of

bright colored tie dye shirts, headbands, sweatshirts or even bandanas than this class is the class

for you! Enjoy the sunny summer days while creating your own masterpieces of tie-dye clothing

and accessories. You can even bring in your own things from home to tie-dye! Do not miss out

on this once a year celebration!

*Please wear clothes you do not mind getting tie-dye on

Instructor: Miss Brackett

Week 2-July 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th

Act it Out


Do you like to perform? Do you enjoy being a part of a play? This is the program for you!

Throughout the week we will work together to create a play! Everyone will have a part in the

play. We will rehearse lines and work on stage performance. On Friday we will perform the

play on stage!

Instructors: Ms. O’Connell

From Junk to Jewelry


Have you ever wanted to turn a broken or unusable item into something else? Do you like

working with tools and creating really cool art? Well, this is the course for you! There will be a

variety of items for you to repurpose into wearable art. Let your imagination soar!


Minute it To Win it!


Do you love fast-paced games? How about competing against friends or yourself to beat a

personal best? In Minute to Win It Challenge, we will use common household and school

supplies to create exciting challenges and games. Impress your friends with the tricks you master

like knocking down a single pencil with a marble, volleying paper balls with clipboards, and

stacking and balancing dice on a popsicle stick in your mouth! On our last day, we hold our final

Minute to Win It competition and the winning team will be crowned the Minute to Win It

Champions!


Pottermania


Harry Potter fans, enter the world of Hogwarts and Harry Potter! Immerse yourself in the

adventures of Harry Potter and his friends. Join us as we read “The Cursed Child,” have Harry

Pottery experiences, such as getting sorted into Hogwarts houses, learn spells and learn to play

Quidditch. We will finish up with a trip to “Hogsmead” and some Butter Beer.



Grade level: K-6th










Jump Start to Kindergarten

Grade level: K

Calling all children entering kindergarten! Come and meet some of your future classmates!

Learn your way around the classroom and school. Parents, your child will have exposure to the

kindergarten word wall words and experience some new math activities. These lessons will be

aligned with the state common core standards. Give your child a JUMP START and help them

KICK OFF a fabulous year in kindergarten. From morning meeting to calendar, we will follow a

typical kindergarten schedule and routine. This class will take place in a Kindergarten classroom.

Children will have an opportunity to tour the school and finally, we will introduce your child to

the awesome Delaney Playground! We cannot wait to meet our future kindergarten students,

please consider joining us!

Instructor: Mrs. Buckley

Scratch ll


In this program, the student spends the week learning how to create animations and games with

the Scratch software. In addition to class instruction and free time to explore Scratch, the

students will participate in breaks from the computer screen and learn about various computer

science topics. The students will create either a game or animation that they may present on

Friday.


Tennis and Pickleball

Grade level: 2nd -6th

Are your rackets ready? We hope so, because this summer we are offering a combined class of

tennis and pickleball! During tennis class we will be teaching all the basics such as forehand,

backhand, volleys and serves. The students will even participate in tournament play.

Pickleball class will be structured similarly, however the court size, racket size, and rules will

change a bit!

Instructors: Mrs. Pitman & Mr. Moon

Week 3- July 9th-13th

American Girl Club

Grade level: 2nd – 4th

Do you love American Girl Dolls? If so, then this class is for you! Come bring your American

Girl doll for a week packed with fun. We will make crafts for you and your doll and end the

week with an American Girl ice cream party! So, grab your doll and come join the American

Girl Cub!


Beach Creations

Grade level: 1st & 2nd

Do you love the summer and going to the beach? Then this is the camp for you! Come decorate

a canvas beach bag, T-shirt and hat! On the last day we will have a beach party!

Instructor: Mrs. Byrne

Bugs, Butterflies & Books

Grade level K-1st

Are you ready for a week of creepy-crawly fun? This week we’ll be learning all about six-

legged creatures and go searching for bugs with jars and nets in hand.

We’ll read bug books, make butterfly & ladybug crafts, create bug fossils and do lots of other

indoor and outdoor activities ~all involving bugs! Our week will conclude with a BUG-abration,

complete with bug juice and edible insects!

Instructor: Mrs. Hickey

Cooking Creations

Grade level: K-6th

Do you like to cook? Do you like sweets? We will be making cupcakes, candy, donuts, bread,

quesadillas, and other yummy treats each day for you to bring home! We even make some non-

edibles like playdough and bubbles! We make up to six items each day and also have outside

play time. Come and be creative with food!


Duct Tape Creations


Duct tape isn’t just for fixing things anymore. In this class, we’ll use the sticky, colorful tape to

create masks, picture frames, pencil cases and even bags - all from duct tape. These are just a

few of the fun crafts we will make from duct tape. Come ready to have fun and be creative.

Instructor: Mrs. LaVigne

I Believe in Fairies

Grade level: K-3rd

Do you believe in fairies? We do! In this class we will explore the world of fairies (and maybe

a gnome or two.) We will read fairy stories and create little fairy dolls. When weather

cooperates, we will spend time outdoors to practice fairy dancing and build natural homes for

our fairies with some teeny tiny materials. Create another fairy house to bring home. Sprinkle

on some pixie dust and join us for a fairy filled week of fun!

Instructors: Mrs. Deb Colella with Miss Charlotte Colella


Grade level: K-6th






anything you would like to learn about Sign Language. By the end of the week, you should be




Introduction to the Martial Arts and Self Defense

Grade level: K-6th

This course is designed for beginner students interested in learning the early basics of Martial

Arts training.

We will be highlighting and discussing the 3 core principals in the Martial Arts; Self Control,

Self-Discipline and Respect.

We will be teaching the importance of focus, control and strength as well as learning basic

techniques designed to build confidence both mentally and physically.

There will be emphasis on the importance of health and fitness with daily drills/games designed

to be challenging and of course lots of fun!!!

Instructor: Miss Brennan

Jump Start to Kindergarten

Grade level: K

Calling all children entering kindergarten! Come and meet some of your future classmates!

Learn your way around the classroom and school. Parents, your child will have exposure to the

kindergarten word wall words and experience some new math activities. These lessons will be

aligned with the state common core standards. Give your child a JUMP START and help them

KICK OFF a fabulous year in kindergarten. From morning meeting to calendar, we will follow a

typical kindergarten schedule and routine. This class will take place in a Kindergarten classroom.

Children will have an opportunity to tour the school and finally, we will introduce your child to

the awesome Delaney Playground! We cannot wait to meet our future kindergarten students,

please consider joining us!

Instructor: Mrs. Buckley

Kick Start to 7th Grade

Grade level: 7th

Set the perfect amount of time aside to prepare for 7th grade. Spread out the beach towel, get the

snacks ready, partner up with some friends and read a great book. We will work on the required

Active Reading Log and math assignments throughout the week in order set a good pace for

completion. By developing a plan, and working with friends you will be on your way to a

successful start to 7th Grade


Summer Safari

Grade level: K-2nd

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If you love the animals of the jungle than this is the class for

you. Join us in creating jungle themed crafts as well as participate in fun activities that keep you

moving! Hope to see you there!

Instructor: Mrs. Marbenas

Summer Science


Get ready for totally hand-on, amazing science experiments. We will be exploding volcanoes,

making marshmallow towers, writing in invisible ink, creating homemade bouncy balls and

much more! We will discover what happens when you combine Diet Coke and Mentos, all while

learning what causes these reactions. Don’t miss out on the fun!


Web Design


Do you ever wonder how your favorite website is made? In this class, students will discover how

to create and design basic webpages. The students will participate in breaks from the computer

screen to learn about various computer science topics. By the end of the week, students will have

their own website design.


Week 4- July 16th-20th

Beachy Keen Fun

Grade level: K-2

Is summer one of your favorite seasons? Do you love the beach? Come have fun learning all

about the beach! We’ll play water games, like Drip, Drip, Drop and Fill My Bucket. Our

projects will include shell paintings, collages, t shirt decorating and photo frames. We’ll read

summer stories and culminate our week with a make your own sundae party! Can you say I

LOVE SUMMER? Please pack a snack, drink and towel daily. Feel free to wear a bathing suit

under your clothes.


Cooking Creations

Grade level: K-6th

Do you like to cook? Do you like sweets? We will be making cupcakes, candy, donuts, bread,

quesadillas, and other yummy treats each day for you to bring home! We even make some non-

edibles like playdough and bubbles! We make up to six items each day and also have outside

play time. Come and be creative with food!


Creativity Unlimited!

Grade level: 1st-6th

Have you heard about Wrentham's Destination Imagination program? Have you wondered,

what's it all about? During this week long program students will engage in similar activities to

those found in the DI program. Each day will start off with fun team building exercises, then

move on to hands-on Instant Challenge activities, like building a bridge with toothpicks and

mini-marshmallows, or building a tower with spaghetti. Students will be grouped together by

grade and will experience the challenge of researching a given topic in history and then rewriting

that historical event in a new and creative way. Two sessions to choose from; July 10 - 14 or July

17 - 21.

Instructor: Mrs. DeVore

Future Stars of Broadway


Welcome all future stars of Broadway! Do you love to be on stage? Do you dream of acting or

dancing on Broadway one day? For anyone who loves to act, perform, or be creative, this is the

perfect place for you!

This week, you will work together to create and perform your very own play. You will have the

opportunity to be creative, work as a team, and perform your play at the end of the week. You

will also get the chance to create and practice choreography as a group. At the end of the week,

we will take pride in our work by performing our creations for family and friends. Get ready for

a fun-filled week of acting, dancing, and team work!

Instructor: Ms. Sullivan

Kick Start to 7th Grade

Grade level: 7th

Set the perfect amount of time aside to prepare for 7th grade. Spread out the beach towel, get the

snacks ready, partner up with some friends and read a great book. We will work on the required

Active Reading Log and math assignments throughout the week in order set a good pace for

completion. By developing a plan, and working with friends you will be on your way to a

successful start to 7th Grade



Grade level: K-6th










PROGRAMMIN' PROS

Grade level: 4th-6th In this introductory class, students will learn basic syntax for the programming language Python.

In addition to creating their own first programs, they will learn how languages like this one are

utilized to build apps and games. After class instruction free time on the computer will allow the

new programmers to discover Python for themselves. The students will participate in periodic

breaks from the computer screen to learn about various computer science topics, participate in

logic games, work with algorithms, and learn about well-known individuals and their

technological breakthroughs. Instructor: Miss Lopez

Seussical Summer

Grade level: K-2nd

It’s only just begun, Come on in and join the fun. We’ll learn about Horton that is for certain.

Sit back and relax, as we read the Lorax. How about some Oobleck? You’ll think it’s so

coolbleck. You’ll surely be beggin’, to taste those green eggins. We’ll make one fish, two fish

swimming in the sea, And after that, we’ll plant a tree! Yes! Dr. Seuss, he is the one, you don’t

want to miss the fun!

Instructor- Miss Downing

Up, Up and Away!

Grade level: K-2

Do you love all things aviation? Join us as we explore planes, helicopters and more through

crafts, books and creative foods.

Instructor- Mrs. Marbenas

Wilderness Survival

Grade level: K-3rd

Calling all junior explorers! Join us as we dig into a week of wilderness skills and fun. We will

make mini survival kits to take home, build outdoor shelters, create bark boats, learn to whistle

with acorns, and hike around Sweatt Hill among other activities. Throughout the week we will

learn to pack a daypack, practice safe hiking, and use a compass. If you like the outdoors, you

will love Wilderness Survival!

Instructor: Eagle Scout Samuel Colella

Wrentham’s Summer Institute 2018 Registration Form

Child’s Name:________________________________________Grade Fall ‘18____________

Street City State Zip

Parent’s Name:_________________________Home Phone:_____________Cell#_________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________

SESSION 1: June 26th-30th

Course Name Extended Day

12:00-4:00

1st Choice

Yes- hours needed

No

2nd Choice

SESSION 2: July 3, 5, 6,7

Yes- hours needed

No

1st Choice

2nd Choice

SESSION 3: July 10th-14th

Yes- hours needed

No

1st Choice

2nd Choice

SESSION 4: July 17th-21st

Yes- hours needed

No

1st Choice

2nd Choice

Total # of sessions_____________________x $100 = Total Payment Due. Beginning June 1st, class fee is $ 105 – Beginning July 1st, class fee is $ 110

Wrentham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity,

religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, homelessness,

or any other category protected by federal or state law.

Please make checks payable to: Wrentham Public Schools

Mail registration form, medical form and payment to:

Wrentham Summer Institute- Roderick School- 120 Taunton Street- Wrentham, MA 02093

Date Received: Check # : Amount:

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Wrentham Summer Institute 2018 - wrentham.k12.ma.us Institute 2018.pdf · Wrentham Summer Institute 2018. Wrentham Summer Institute: The Summer Institute is Monday through Friday,