Summer School 2023 Elementary Course Guide

Course Guide 2023

WELCOME

We are inviting all students in grades 4K / Incoming Kindergarten through grade 5 to participate in Summer School Students will be engaged in programs and activities that extend and enrich the existing curriculum Summer School continues the strong educational programs from the regular school year.

Summer School District Team Contacts: The following individuals work throughout the year to provide students with positive experiences in Summer School:

● Kristy Thao – Coordinator of Elementary Programs

608.834.6566 kythao@sunprairieschools.org

● Jo Guyette – Coordinator of Middle School Programs

608.834.6579 jmguyet@sunprairieschools.org

● Whitney Higley – Coordinator of High School Programs

608.834.6507 wmhigle@sunprairieschools.org

● Rita Bogosh – Support for all levels

608.834.6536 rebogos@sunprairieschools.org

● Shelley Weiss – Director of Summer School Programs

608.834.6536 sjweiss@sunprairieschools.org

The team is located at the Sun Prairie Area School District Support Center, 501 South Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI Please feel free to contact the team with questions and suggestions for improvement

Summer School 2023 Locations:

● Creekside (Creekside students)

● Horizon (Horizon students)

● Northside (Eastside & Northside students)

● Royal Oaks (Meadow View & Royal Oaks students)

● Token Springs (CH Bird & Token Springs students)

● Westside (Westside students)

Session Dates & Times:

June 20 – July 20, 2023

Classes are held Monday through Thursday -- No classes on Fridays No School June 19, 2023 & July 3 and 4, 2023

Elementary Class Periods:

Breakfast will be offered prior to Class 1

Class 1 - 8:05-9:05 a.m.

Class 2 - 9:10-10:10 a m

Class 3 - 10:15-11:15 a m

Lunch - 11:15-11:50 a.m.

Class 4 - 11:50 a m -12:50 p m

Dismissal - 12:50 p m

General Information

Students Who May Participate

All students who reside in the Sun Prairie Area School District or are currently open enrolled in the district’s Pre-K-5 programs are eligible to participate in this year’s Summer School Program District residents whose children attend private/parochial schools are eligible to enroll in summer school. All review courses are offered for free to our students. Some enrichment courses have a fee for consumable materials (i.e., items students make and bring home)

Non-resident families may enroll their children on a tuition basis. For non-resident fee information, please review the information on the Summer School website

Fees and Refunds

If your child is unable to attend Summer School after you have enrolled and paid a fee, you may have that amount applied to your child’s lunch account for the upcoming school year or have it refunded to you. Requests for fee refunds must be made before the Summer School session begins, unless there are extenuating circumstances Please contact Jo Guyette at 608 834 6579 or jmguyet@sunprairieschools.org with questions about refunds.

Nursing Services

The Sun Prairie Area School District will have health care assistants, under the supervision of the District Nurse, Debbie Brown, on staff at all elementary schools More information will be available to those who register for Summer School and are in need of ongoing nursing services. Please contact the District Nurse, Debbie Brown at 608 318 8106 or dlbrown@sunprairieschools.org if you have questions during Summer School

Nutrition Services - Breakfast and/or Lunch

More detailed information will be provided prior to the start of Summer School.

School Nutrition staff will be serving breakfast and lunch at all school levels Menus will be available on the School Nutrition & Wellness webpage

If your child is currently eligible for free/reduced status, that status will continue throughout Summer School. If you are new to the District, applications for free/reduced meals are at: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/departments/school-nutrition-wellness

Balances & Transactions

● Your child’s food service account is located on the FOOD SERVICE tab in Infinite Campus.

● From this tab you may view balances and see the transactions for each student

Payments

● To make a payment into your child’s account, click on the payments tab

● Parents/caregivers may set up recurring payments or simply make a one-time payment.

Parents/caregivers may send in cash or check payments. A reminder call will be made if your child’s balance falls below $9 00 If you have any questions about Summer School meals, please contact Julie Wetmore at 608 834 6544 or jrwetmo1@sunprairieschools.org

Transportation Services

District transportation will be available, but we respect and support the decision by parents/caregivers to transport their children. Parents/caregivers may register their children for transportation through the summer school registration process if they qualify for district transportation

Safety

Creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment is our first and most important job here in the Sun Prairie Area School District Fire and severe weather drills are conducted at the Summer School sites in June and July The visitor management procedures are in place throughout Summer School Parents/caregivers and other visitors must check into the main office and provide a photo identification card that will be run through the RAPTOR visitor management system Visitors will get a sticky badge identifying the visitor, who they are visiting, the location they are visiting, and when they will be exiting The sticker badge must be returned to the office at the conclusion of the visit. We appreciate that all parents/caregivers and other visitors meet our expectations for supporting student, staff, and visitor safety

Our youngest learners, in the Kickoff to Kindergarten (K2K) classes will have age-appropriate specialized training in bus safety, traffic safety, following instructions from a crossing guard, fire, severe weather, and active threat procedures.

If students, parents/caregivers, or staff become aware of any potential or real safety issue or threat, they should notify the Summer School principal or teacher immediately. If the threat is urgent, individuals should dial 911.

ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Step-by-Step Instructions

Submitting Summer School Class Requests Via the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus

Parents/caregivers will submit their requests for Summer School classes through Infinite Campus.

All students who are enrolled in the Sun Prairie Area School District have an Infinite Campus account. Parents/caregivers have a parent portal associated with their student’s Infinite Campus account If you have any issues with your parent portal, please contact Caprise Waak at enroll@sunprairieschools.org

You will need to create an Infinite Campus account if:

● You have not enrolled your child in the Sun Prairie Area School District

● Your child is joining us from a parochial, private, or homeschool site

● Your child is an incoming Kindergarten student who did not attend Pre-K through the Sun Prairie Area School District

Parents/caregivers who has not established their child’s Infinite Campus account and do not have a parent portal, should complete the online request for enrollment, at https://www.sunprairieschools.org/district/enrolling-students

If you have any questions, contact Caprise Waak at enroll@sunprairieschools.org

Please go to our webpage for directions on requesting summer school courses: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/academics/summer-school

ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL (GRADES PreK/4K-5)

Is this class grade appropriate for my child?

Parents/caregivers will know a class is grade appropriate for their child by the information listed after the course name

For example, Under Construction Gr 1-2

Under Construction is grade appropriate for students in current grade 1 and grade 2. Please use your child’s CURRENT grade in school during the 2022-2023 school year when requesting classes.

Kickoff to Kindergarten (K2K)

Students will learn Kindergarten routines and expectations while developing social and academic skills Students will build community through exploration, problem solving, and collaborative engagement. Activities include: group time, calendar, literature, numbers, as well as a variety of fun, supportive activities. K2K students will participate in social learning activities, games, songs, art, and movement. Students will also learn bus and safety procedures that are used in the Sun Prairie Area School District The goal of the class is for all students who participate to be better prepared to learn and have fun starting on the first day of Kindergarten The District Nutrition program will offer breakfast when students arrive in the morning and lunch midday for a cost to all students (who do not qualify for free or reduced meal prices).

SS00K2K Course fee: ..................................... $20

Kindergarten Booster Fun (KBF)

Starting in Summer 2023, the Kindergarten Summer School class will be offered as one, stand-alone class Students will remain with their teacher(s) for the entire day (8:05 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.).

● We will work to keep the classes small.

● We want teachers to integrate more fun and creativity into their classes

● We will also have rotating teachers who will come to the classes to provide some movement, music and reading activities for students

We are hoping this will make the Summer School experience inviting and easy for students, parents/caregivers and staff. This class will be more closely aligned with Kickoff to Kindergarten practices and with existing Kindergarten practices

SS01KBF Course fee: ..................................... None

Math and Reading Classes

Teachers who work with students during the regular school year may recommend students for math/reading Parents/caregivers should check Infinite Campus to see if a teacher has recommended their child for math/reading The recommendation(s) is on the student’s most current report card If parents/caregivers have questions on a recommendation, they should contact their child’s regular school year teacher.

Parents/caregivers may register their child for reading and/or math classes. Parents/caregivers should select the class number based on their child’s CURRENT grade in school during the 2022-2023 school year

COURSES:

Math 1 (Grade 1)

Math 2 (Grade 2)

Math 3 (Grade 3)

Math 4 (Grade 4)

Math 5 (Grade 5)

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Reading 1 (Grade 1)

Reading 2 (Grade 2)

Reading 3 (Grade 3)

Reading 4 (Grade 4)

Reading 5 (Grade 5)

Course fee: ……………………..……………. None

The following classes are for CURRENT Grade 1 and Grade 2 (Gr 1-2).

Bugs, Birds, and Books Gr 1-2

Using books such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, and The Very Busy Spider, students learn about the science behind the insects n the books! Students will do fun bird and bug craft projects.

SS100 Course fee: ............................................... $10

C is for Camping Gr 1-2

Pack your bags for the wilderness! Students will learn camp songs, make crafts, play games, and learn about challenges we face in the outdoors They will also learn about Smokey the Bear, Woodsy the Owl, and other critters in the woods

SS305 Course fee: .................................................. $10

Carpet Bag Creations Gr 1-2

Creative students who love crafts and are eager to use commonly found items to create wonderful objects will love this course This class is made for students who can make anything out of gum wrappers or puppets out of socks!

SS503 Course fee: ............................................. $10

Computer Explorers Gr 1-2

Investigate and explore different computer programs and improve technology skills. Students will explore the fun and educational websites that are used in our schools and learn how to better use them.

SS900 Course fee: ................................................ $5

Going on Safari Gr 1-2

Students will take “expeditions” to observe animals in interesting lands They will read a variety of books that will take them away to far-off places by learning about animals in their natural habitat

SS304 Course fee: ................................................. $10

Just Play Gr 1-2

Just Play is an action-oriented course Physical education teachers teach this class with a focus on wellness for the mind and the body Just Play teaches students the importance of being mentally, socially, and physically fit. Students will use of a variety of equipment and will work on tagging, dodging, and ball skills. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in some of their favorite activities that they experienced throughout the school year.

SS835 Course fee: .......................................... None

Night Creatures Gr 1-2

Students will learn about bats, owls, koalas, and other night creatures through books, art activities, and fun projects At the end of the course, students will have a more advanced understanding of night creatures

SS303 Course fee: ............................................... $10

Rainbow Loom Gr 1-2

Students will learn to follow directions, work with patterns, and create a product Students use fine motor skills and collaboration to develop fun and creative projects that they can take home to their families This is a great class to build creativity and confidence.

SS516 Course fee: ............................................. $10

Rise and Shine Yoga Gr 1-2

Does your child want to become more flexible, improve their fitness, and train their brain? This is their chance. Students will learn poses, read stories, and write a book in this interactive class By the time Summer School is over, they’ll be true “yogis”, ready to show off their skills to their family and friends.

SS103 Course fee: ............................................... $10

Spanish Fun Gr 1-2

Hola! This beginning level class is ideal for students who are ready to learn Spanish Games, music, and drama are used to introduce numbers, greetings, foods, and more! Students will learn about Spanish speaking countries and celebrate with a fiesta in class!

SS401 Course fee: ................................................ $5

Under Construction Gr 1-2

This hands-on class uses a variety of materials, such as Legos, Lincoln Logs, and Marble Tracks, to create buildings. Students will create new structures and will build and paint a model to take home at the end of the session.

SS302 Course fee: ................................................. $10

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

The following classes are for CURRENT Grade 3 and Grade 4 (Gr 3-4).

Just Play Gr 3-4

Just Play is an action-oriented course. Physical education teachers teach this class with a focus on wellness for the mind and the body. Just Play teaches students the importance of being mentally, socially, and physically fit Students will use of a variety of equipment and will work on tagging, dodging, and ball skills Students will also have the opportunity to participate in some of their favorite activities that they experienced throughout the school year

SS836 Course fee: .......................................... None

Oodles and Doodles Gr 3-4

Calling all doodlers! Students will draw cartoon characters and simple comic strips. They will also study comic books, comic strips, and online videos to learn a variety of drawing styles.

SS207 Course fee: ............................................... $10

Recycled Art/Junk Art Gr 3-4

This is a course for students with an artistic flare and a passion for the environment! Students will use creativity to convert existing materials into functional pieces of art Students will learn ways to care for the environment, and they will plan an environmentally-friendly project.

SS533 Course fee: ............................................... $10

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

The following classes are for CURRENT Grade 3 and Grade 5 (Gr 3-5).

Art of Mindfulness Gr 3-5

Students will develop mindfulness techniques through yoga and meditation. They will build on their technique and experience and translate both into expressions of visual art. They will create art objects, such as a Zen garden, to help them with their mindfulness practice in the future

SS535 Course fee: .............................................. $10

Board Game Strategies Gr 3-5

Does your child like to play board games? Students will learn the history of some of the most popular games in the world as well as strategies to outwit their opponent They will also create their own board game

SS208 Course fee: ................................................... $5

Mad Scientist Gr 3-5

Students will participate in science experiments including making “gak” trebuchets, volcanoes, fossils, and more! They will explore scientific principles behind their experiments and will receive copies of instructions so they can recreate the experiments at home.

SS330 Course fee: ................................................. $15

Rainbow Loom Gr 3-5

Students will be challenged to use more complex directions and to collaborate and communicate with others to complete a task The workshop approach helps students work together to complete a challenging task Student-produced projects can be taken home to their families

SS517 Course fee: ..............................................

$10

Tomorrow’s Tech (TT) Gr 3-5

Students will have the opportunity to explore, use, and enjoy technology used during the school year. Students will practice effective keyboarding skills, and be introduced to new and exciting learning and gaming experiences.

SS931 Course fee: ................................................ $5

Young Engineers Gr 3-5

Students will learn geometric concepts and design They will explore angles, physics concepts, geometric solids, and more! Students will learn leadership and teamwork skills while they build complex coasters and rides

SS230 Course fee: .................................................. $10

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

The following classes are for CURRENT Grade 5 (Gr 5).

CSI: Sun Prairie Gr 5

What Darin Lodgers, the beloved Green Bay Packers quarterback, has been poisoned! Students will learn how fingerprint analysis, toxicology, blood typing, DNA analysis and other lab techniques can be used to solve crimes while actually solving a mock crime!

SS356 Course fee: .............................................. $10

Drawing Exploration Gr 5

Students will explore a variety of media, tools, and techniques used to create a sketchbook Students will be involved with diverse cultures and methods of creativity while developing their own drawing projects

SS552 Course fee: ........................................... $10

Outdoor Ultimate Sports Gr 5

Students will be active outdoors with their friends and challenge themselves in a team-focused atmosphere They will improve their personal fitness and teamwork skills while participating in ultimate sports! Other activities will include strength and conditioning, speed and agility drills, team building, and relay games.

SS850 Course fee: ........................................ None

Pinterest Crafts Gr 5

Students eager to use both their creative and technological interests and skills will learn how to create “themed” boards and how to transform ideas from Pinterest into real arts and crafts Some crafting topics include Nature, Party Planning, Paper Sculpture Creations, and Sports Fan

SS551 Course fee: ............................................ $15

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

No student may be unlawfully discriminated against in any school programs, activities or in facilities usage because of the student’s sex (gender identity, gender expressions, and non-conformity to gender role stereotypes), color, religion, profession, or demonstration of belief or non-belief, race, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, homelessness status, sexual orientation, age, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Harassment is a form of discrimination and shall not be tolerated in the District. It is the responsibility of administrators, staff members and all students to ensure that student discrimination or harassment does not occur

(SPASD District Policy JB)

If a student or parent/caregiver would prefer to have this information translated into Spanish, please contact us at 608-834-6553. Si un estudiante, padre ó guardian prefiere tener esta información traducida en Español, por favor contactenos en el 608-834-6553.

If a student or parent/caregiver would prefer to have this information translated into Hmong, please contact us at 608-834-7719. Yog tus me nyuam lub xiv los yog niam thiab txiv/tus neeg muaj cai saib xyuas tus me nyuam xav tau qhov ntawv ntawm no ua lus Hmoob, thov hais rau peb paub rau ntawm 608-834-7719.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES ON SEX DISCRIMINATION, THE DISTRICT’S TITLE IX COORDINATOR, AND PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING OR FILING A COMPLAINT OF SEX DISCRIMINATION

The Sun Prairie Area School District (“District”) does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that the District operates. Title IX’s requirement not to discriminate in any education program or activity extends to cover, but is not limited to, District students, certain admissions processes, and District employment. To access the relevant policy and procedures you can go to the District’s website. For inquiries regarding how Title IX and the federal Title IX regulations apply to the District please contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator, (the Director of Student Policy & School Operations, 501 S. Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 608-834-6624 or by email at titleixcoordinator@sunprairieschools.org.)