Summer School Course Guide 2020

Sun Prairie Area School District

Summer School Course Guide 2020

WELCOME

TO SUMMER SCHOOL 2020 We invite all Sun Prairie Area School District students to participate in Summer School. Students will be engaged in programs and activities that extend and enrich existing curriculum. We are pleased to continue the strong educational programs from the regular school year into Summer School.

The majority of Summer School staff members support students in our District throughout the regular school year.

Their education, expertise, and experience, along with that of educators who join us from other districts, benefit our students. The Sun Prairie Area School District Summer School program supports the vision of offering excellent educational opportunities throughout the entire year. We are focused on fulfilling our mission statement:

“Futures depend on us ... every child, every day!”

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 and Upper Middle School Programs 608.834.6579 jmguyet@sunprairieschools.org Brittany Browning - Coordinator of High School and Prairie Phoenix Academy Programs 608.834.6507 bdbrown@sunprairieschools.org Rita Bogosh - Support for all levels 608.834.6536 rebogos@sunprairieschools.org Shelley Joan 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.

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Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

Website

The Sun Prairie Area School District Summer School website includes a variety of resources. We encourage families to visit https://tinyurl.com/ufofj43.

Contact During Summer School

We ask parents/guardians to contact the appropriate person at the Summer School site with questions once Summer School begins. Please contact your child’s teacher first and if needed, contact the Summer School principal at the Summer School site.

Translations

Families who need Summer School information translated should contact their child’s English Learner (EL) teacher at their school. If needed, families can contact Kristy Thao at kythao@sunprairieschools.org, or call 608.834.6566.

Summer School 2020 Locations

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Creekside (Creekside & Royal Oaks students) Eastside (Eastside & Northside students) Meadow View (Meadow View & Horizon students) Token Springs (Token Springs & C.H. Bird students) Westside (Westside students only) Sun Prairie High School (this includes all students in grades 5-11) Prairie Phoenix Academy (Prairie Phoenix Academy students)

General Information

Session Dates & Times:

Attendance ............................................................................................... 4

June 22 – July 23, 2020, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• There are four periods of classes for K-8 students.

• One time frame for Kickoff to Kindergarten (K2K): 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• One time frame for students at the high school: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Elementary, Middle, and Upper Middle Class Periods 7:00 a.m. - Early arrival class for Elementary Students 7:40 a.m. - 7:50 a.m.: Buses arrive 7:40 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.: Breakfast 8:15 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.: Period 1 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.: Period 2 10:45 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.: Period 3 11:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.: LUNCH 12:20 p.m - 1:30 p.m.: Period 4 1:30 p.m.: Dismissal

Students Who May Participate ............................................... 4 Fees and Refunds ................................................................................ 4

Nursing Services ................................................................................... 4 Nutrition Services ................................................................................ 5 Transportation Services ............................................................... 6 Safety ............................................................................................................. 6

Enrichment Course Guide Current Grades 4K–4 ...........................................................17 – 22 Current Grades 5–9 ............................................................23 – 27 More Summer Learning Opportunities (Grades 5–11) ..........................................................................................27

Sun Prairie High School and Prairie Phoenix Academy 7:40 a.m. - 7:50 a.m.: 7:40 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.: 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: 1:30 p.m.:

Buses arrive Breakfast Classes LUNCH Dismissal

IMPORTANT DATES! March 9, 2020: Infinite Campus Parent Portal for Pre‑K–8 class requests OPENS at 7:00 a.m.

See Page 7 for Registration Information April 15, 2020: Requests for classes and transportation will be closed.

Schedules for Pre-K-8 students will be finalized at this time.

May 8, 2020: All payments due

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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Fees and Refunds

GENERAL INFORMATION

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.

All fees are due after you receive your child’s Summer School schedule and no later than May 8, 2020.

Attendance

The Summer School Course Guide includes information primarily for Pre-K-8 grade levels. Information for students in grades 9-12 was sent directly to students and their parents/guardians and posted online. We hope this is an easy­‑to‑use guide for everything you need to know about our District Summer School program. If you have suggestions on how we can make the guide more user‑friendly, please contact Shelley Joan Weiss at sjweiss@sunprairieschools.org.

Students Who May Participate

All students who reside in the Sun Prairie Area School District or are currently open enrolled in the districts Pre-K-12 programs are eligible to participate in Summer School. All review and credit recovery 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). Some opportunities offered through Summer School are available only to students who qualify. Those programs will be clearly identified in the course information, or the information will be provided to students and their parents/ guardians directly via email or through the teachers (e.g., advanced placement bootcamps).

Non‑resident families may enroll their children on a tuition basis. For non‑resident fee information, please review the information at the link below or on the Summer School website or call a Summer School team member.

Open Enrollment and Tuition

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For course review, credit recovery, or initial high school credit classes, high school students are expected to attend Summer School every day it is in session. Attendance is recorded and reported just as it is during the regular school year. Parents/guardians will be notified by the school if their child is not present. Please be aware that the same state statutes and Board of Education policies on attendance are in effect during Summer School.

If you know your child is going to be absent, please call the school and/or send a written note to the school to inform school administrators of the absence. When your child returns from an absence, we ask that the parents please send a note with the child. This ensures that we know parents/guardians are aware of their child’s absence.

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 and at the high school. School administrators at Prairie Phoenix Academy will be instructed to contact the District Nurse or health care assistant at the high school if needed.

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 608.834.6583 or dlbrown@sunprairieschools.org if you have questions about nursing services during Summer School.

If a child becomes ill or injured while at school, Welcome Center staff will contact parents/guardians to pick up the child or to inform parents/guardians that the child has been transported to a medical facility.

Nutrition Services

Breakfast and/or Lunch

School Nutrition staff will be serving breakfast and lunch at all school levels. Menus will be available on the District’s website: https://sunprairie.nutrislice.com/menus-eula. If your child is currently eligible for free/reduced status will continue throughout Summer School. If you are new to the District, applications for free/reduced meals are at: https://tinyurl.com/rnhmgu7, under FREE AND REDUCED MEAL INFORMATION and at the District Support Center. The costs for meals are available on the website: https://tinyurl.com/rnhmgu7, under SCHOOL MEALS. Student lunch accounts are in Infinite Campus. You can pay for your child’s meals online through the Infinite Campus portal.

Infinite Campus can be accessed in the following way: • From the District Website, www.sunprairieschools.org, click on the Infinite Campus icon on the right.

• Log in to Infinite Campus with your username and password.

• If you need assistance accessing Infinite Campus, please request at: https://tinyurl.com/sp2f8xw.

Balances & Transactions

• Your student’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.

Food Allergies

School Nutrition staff and health assistants are aware of students who have food allergies. Tables are identified for students who have allergies. Please speak with your child if you feel that he or she may be safer eating at a table that is available for those with allergies. Please speak with your child about not sharing food from or with other students, to avoid allergic reactions.

Fruit Bowl Available

Each school has a free fruit bowl available for students.

We strongly encourage students to take fruit as a snack whenever they like. The fruit bowl may be in the cafeteria or office area.

Snacks

We encourage students to bring a nutritious snack to enjoy during breaks. We ask that parents/guardians avoid sending candy or snacks that have little or no nutritious value. Your support of our District wellness policy promoting nutritious eating is appreciated. The class or school does not offer snacks, other than the fruit bowl, on a regular basis.

Payments

• To make a payment into your student’s account, click on the payments tab.

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

Parents/guardians may send in cash or check payments.

A reminder call will be made if your child’s balance falls below $9.00. If you set up recurring payments, consider setting your low balance above $9.00 in order to avoid these reminder calls. If you have any questions about Summer School meals, please contact Julie Wetmore at 608.834.6544 or jrwetmo1@sunprairieschools.org.

Students do not have to eat breakfast or lunch, but if a child goes to the food line, servers are required by Board of Education policy to serve that child a meal. If you do NOT want your child to eat the food that is offered for a fee by the Sun Prairie Area School District, you need to speak with your child and tell them NOT to get in line for breakfast or lunch. Parents/guardians should not rely on the teachers or the nutrition staff members to restrict children from eating food, as this is the responsibility of parents/guardians.

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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Transportation Services

Transportation eligibility is based on your child’s primary home address. To be eligible for transportation, a student must live within the Summer School attendance area and more than one (1) mile (elementary) or one‑and‑a‑half (1.5) miles (middle, upper middle, and high school levels) from the Summer School site. Requests for District‑provided transportation (busing) must be made prior to the deadline during the online Summer School registration process.

Busing is provided for the June/July, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Summer School classes and for the August middle school New Beginnings class.

• Parents/guardians who would like to request busing must complete the request in Infinite Campus (see page 15).

• There will be no requests accepted after April 15, 2020, as the District and bus company will be creating routes at this time.

• Parents/guardians who do not make the request by April 15, 2020, must provide their own transportation to/from summer School.

In order to receive transportation both to and from school, your child must have a full schedule for each class period (8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.). Buses do not run between classes.

Current Pre-K students have one class option that is offered from 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Elementary Transportation

If a student is attending a Summer School site that is different from their home school but lives within walking distance of their home school, the student will need to walk to the home school to be picked up by District transportation.

PLEASE NOTE: The District does not transport students to/from child care centers (Play Haven, Gingerbread House, etc.). Parents/guardians should work with their child care center if transportation is needed.

If you have questions about District bus transportation, please contact: Rhonda Page, Business Services Manager, at 608.834.6512 or rspage@sunprairieshools.org, or Melissa Bautz at 608.834.6699 or mabautz@sunprairieschools.org.

Please note that the bus stop your child is assigned for Summer School might be different than their stop during the school year. Routes and stops are consolidated during Summer School in order to efficiently provide transportation for students from multiple attendance areas. The District will not be able to accommodate requests for changes or additional bus stops.

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

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Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

PREPARING FOR REGISTRATION Sun Prairie High School

Registration is accomplished through a Google Form that was sent to students and parents/guardians via email and is posted on the Summer School website.

Prairie Phoenix Academy

Registration is accomplished through the teachers and administrator at Prairie Phoenix Academy.

Elementary, Middle, and Upper Middle Levels

Students and parents/guardians should review classes available for selection prior to submitting requests for classes.

• Each student will have the opportunity to participate in four classes.

• Once students and parents/guardians have decided on the four (4) classes they would like to request, they should fill out the list on the form included in this guide.

• Students and parents/guardians should select four (4) initial classes they would like to request and two (2) alternate classes.

• Parents/Guardians will NOT select a time for the class. Students will be randomly assigned to available classes.

• The exception to this will be specific music classes that are offered at specific times.

• Although we hope to place all students in the classes on their initial request list of four (4) classes, we want to be prepared with alternate selections if classes fill.

Important note: Transportation will be listed as a request. If a student qualifies for transportation, this class should be selected. Selecting transportation does NOT count against the four class selections.

All classes (reading review, math review, and enrichment) are held for 70 minutes each at the elementary, middle, and upper middle site for five weeks, Monday – Thursday, June 22 – July 23, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

If a teacher has recommended a student for reading and/or math review classes, each of these recommended classes will fill one period for five weeks. Please keep this in mind when requesting classes.

For example: • A student with a recommended reading class would be assigned reading and three (3) initial enrichment classes.

• A student with a recommended reading AND math class would be assigned reading, math, and two (2) initial enrichment classes.

Once class requests have been submitted students will be randomly assigned to classes based on those requests. This ensures everyone has the same access to classes regardless of the date/time they registered.

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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Sample request list

Please identify four (4) initial requests for classes and two (2) alternate choices.

SAMPLE with reading review and enrichment classes for a K-8 student

Choice

Course #

Class Name

First Choice

SS02RDG

Reading

Second Choice

SS300

Under the Sea

Third Choice

SS101

Seusstastic

Fourth Choice

SS835

Just Play 1

Alternate Choices for Classes - Choose (2) Alternate Choice

SS400

American Time Travel

Alternate Choice

SS502

Sculpty Spectacular I

SAMPLE with reading and math review and enrichment classes for a K-8 student

Choice

Course #

Class Name

First Choice

SS02RDG

Reading

Second Choice

SS04MTH

Math

Third Choice

SS207

Oodles and Doodles

Fourth Choice

SS330

The Mad Scientist

Alternate Choices for Classes - Choose (2) Alternate Choice

SS507

Rainbow Looms II

Alternate Choice

SS540

Spanish Fun II

SAMPLE with all enrichment classes for a K-8 student

Choice

Course #

Class Name

First Choice

SS905

Dream It, Create It!

Second Choice

SS512

Digital Storytelling

Third Choice

SS920

Women in Woodworking

Fourth Choice

SS451

History of Sports

Alternate Choices for Classes - Choose (2) Alternate Choice

SS112

Finding Your Voice

Alternate Choice

SS854

Prairie Runners

Download a blank worksheet from the Summer School website: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/academics/summer-school

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Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION Submitting Summer School Class Requests Via the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus Parents/guardians 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/guardians have a parent portal associated with their student’s Infinite Campus account. If you have any issues with your parent portal please contact Pamela Garcia at 608.834.6571 or pcgarci@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/guardians who have 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 on this process contact Pamela Garcia at 608.834.6571 or pcgarci@sunprairieschools.org.

Summer School Course Request Directions Log into the Portal

• Go to www.sunprairieschools.org, click on the Infinite Campus icon on the right side of the page.

• On the portal login screen, enter the Username and Password that have been assigned. If you do not have a username and password, you cannot register for Summer School Classes.

• If you need assistance with the parent portal of Infinite Campus, please contact Pamela Garcia at 608.834.6571 or pcgarci@sunprairieschools.org.

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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Navigation to the Registration Area

• Click the Login button. This will bring you to the main portal page where District and School notices are listed.

Once logged in, click the MORE button on the menu on the left.

• From the MORE menu, choose Course Registration on the right.

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• Once you click Course Registration, you will see the name of your child. If you have more than one child, you will see a drop-down menu on the right, listing your children’s names.

• You must register each student individually. Use the drop-down menu to toggle between children.

• When one child is selected, you will see the Summer School location for that child. Click on that location.

• After you have clicked on the school location, you will see the Add Course screen.

• Click the Add Course button. A search screen will appear.

• IF YOU ARE REQUESTING TRANSPORTATION, please click on the PLUS (+) sign to add the transportation request (top of the list). This will NOT increase the number of requests nor count against your child’s four (4) course requests or two (2) alternates.

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• If your child has been recommended for Summer School reading or math review, you will see those courses

in the registration information. You cannot remove these courses. If you want these removed, you must speak with the teacher who made the recommendation.

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• Click the Add Course button on the bottom left hand side of the screen. A search screen will appear.

• If the course you want to request is on that list, click on the PLUS (+) sign to request the course.

• If the course name does not appear, please continue reading the next section for more information.

• If you want to search for a course, but are unsure of the name, first check the name of the course in the guide.

• You can also type a keyword into the Search Courses search bar under the Add Course section in the program. For example, you may type in “yoga” and any courses with that word in the title will appear.

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• If you want to read a course description before you add a course request, click on the course name. A course description will appear, along with any fee for the course.

• You can add this course to your request list by clicking the Add Request blue button on the bottom left side of the screen.

• When you add the course, a box will appear and ask if you are submitting this course as a Request or an Alternate.

You will be able to select four (4) primary requests and two (2) alternate requests.

• Please remember that these are requests and not a guarantee that your children will be assigned to the four (4) primary requested courses.

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• When you have finished requesting courses, you will see a final screen that indicates you have completed 100% of the process. Please see the completion bar at the top of the page.

• You will also see that some courses are noted as RQD (required), meaning, your child’s teacher believes these

courses are important for your child’s success. If you want a change, you must speak with the teacher who made the recommendation.

• Other courses are noted as REQ (requested). Once the registration period is closed, students will be randomly assigned to requested or alternate courses.

• To receive a summary of the requests you submitted, click the back button at the top left of the confirmation page.

• The information about your child and the requests you submitted will appear. There will be a Print button on the bottom left.

• If the parent/guardian signature and date appear on the screen, please disregard.

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• To prevent others from accessing your parent portal to Infinite Campus and making changes, click on the Log Off button, do not just close the browser.

• This will end the session and bring you to the portal login screen.

Please be aware that fees associated with courses will appear in the parent portal of Infinite Campus after courses have been scheduled for each child.

Paying Summer School Fees

1. Payment for Summer School fees can be made via the Infinite Campus parent portal, or parents/guardians may remit payment by check to the Sun Prairie Area School District. (Checks can be made out to SPASD, Attention Summer School, and mailed or delivered to the District Support Center, 501 South Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.)

2. For step‑by‑step instructions for paying fees online, visit the Making an Online Payment Document.

URL for the printed version is: https://tinyurl.com/rdqbvjf.

3. If any refunds are needed, you have the following options: • request that the amount be transferred to your child’s lunch account (fastest option) • donate the amount to the Summer School program • request that the amount be refunded by check

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Math and Reading Review Classes Math Review Classes

The following classes are for students who are interested in building their math skills or who have been referred by their teacher based on a review of their academic performance. Participation in Summer School supports success and makes the transition to the next school year easier for students and parents.

Students who are referred by their teacher are placed in a math review class before enrichment classes are added. Parents/guardians who would like to have their child in a math review class, even if the child was not referred, may add it to their list of class requests. Please select the class based on the grade your child was in during the 2019-2020 school year.

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 Math – 00MTH • 1st-Grade Math – 01MTH • 2nd-Grade Math – 02MTH • 3rd-Grade Math – 03MTH • 4th-Grade Math – 04MTH

Reading Review Classes

The following classes are for students who are interested in building their reading skills or who have been referred by their teacher based on a review of their academic performance. Participation in Summer School supports success and makes the transition to the next school year easier for students and parents.

4K/Incoming Kindergarten–Grade 4

Elementary Summer School

Students who are referred by their teacher are placed in a reading review class before enrichment classes are added. Parents/guardians who would like to have their child in a reading review class, even if the child was not referred, may add it to their list of class requests. Please select the class based on the grade your child was in during the 2019-2020 school year.

• Kindergarten Reading – 00RDG • 1st-Grade Reading – 01RDG • 2nd-Grade Reading – 02RDG • 3rd-Grade Reading – 03RDG • 4th-Grade Reading – 04RDG

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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4K/Incoming Kindergarten–Grade 4

ENRICHMENT CLASSES The following classes are for kindergarten through grade 2.

K-2 Reading & Literacy Bugs, Birds, and Books

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

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

Fun With Sign Language I

During this introductory course in American Sign Language, students will learn how fun it is to be able to “speak with their hands!” Games, music, and DVDs will help students enjoy this introduction to sign language.

Students will also learn about Deaf culture, hearing loss, and how people hear. Don’t just say it, sign it!

SS070 Course fee: ............................................................................$5

Rise and Shine Yoga I

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: .............................................................................$5

Seusstastic

Take a trip into the world of Dr. Seuss! Students will read books and become transported into the world of Dr. Seuss. They will create a Seuss ocean, explore Oobleck, and have tongue twister contests while learning the meanings of the books.

SS101 Course fee: ..............................................................................$10

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K-2 Science, Math & Discovery

C is for Camping

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

Going on Safari

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

Night Creatures

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 their own night creature book to take home.

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

Under Construction

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

Under the Sea

Splash into summer reading, writing, art, and science!

Daily activities will send imaginations diving down to the bottom of the ocean as students use everyday items to create ocean‑related projects.

SS300 Course fee: ...........................................................................$10

Mary Poppins Carpet Bag Creations

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!

K–2 World Culture

American Time Travel

Travel back in time to the days of colonial America and the pioneer west. Enjoy the pastimes children enjoyed back then. Students will play games, sing songs from colonial times, wear pioneer clothing, and put on a play!

SS503 Course fee: ...........................................................................$10 SS400 Course fee: ..........................................................................$10

Rainbow Looms I

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.

Spanish Fun I

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!

SS516 Course fee: ............................................................................$10 SS401 Course fee: ............................................................................. $5

Sculpty Spectacular I

Students will use spectacular, colorful, oven-baked clay in this popular class. They will make clay creatures, jewelry, games, animals, and beads!

K–2 Fitness & Games

Just Play I

Just Play is an action-oriented course. Physical

SS502 Course fee: ...........................................................................$15 education teachers teach this class with a focus on

The Art of Mindfulness I

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

SS534 Course fee: ............................................................................$5

wellness for the mind and the body. Just Play I 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.

4K/Incoming Kindergarten–Grade 4

K–2 Arts & Exploration

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

K–2 Technology

Computer Explorers

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

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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4K/Incoming Kindergarten–Grade 4

The following classes are for grades 3 and 4.

3–4 Reading & Literacy

Fun With Sign Language II

A,merican Sign Language is great fun! Students will play games, sing songs, and watch DVDs to learn how to communicate using their hands. They will also learn about Deaf culture, hearing loss, and how people hear.

Everyone will get a booklet of the signs they’ve learned.

Don’t just say it, sign it!

SS072 Course fee: ............................................................................ $5

Oodles and Doodles

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. Area cartoonists or comic book enthusiasts may visit and talk about their profession.

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

Rise and Shine Yoga II

Does your child want to become more flexible, improve Their fitness, and train their brain? This is their chance.

They’ll 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.

SS104 Course fee: ............................................................................. $5

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Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

Board Game Strategies

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

Ocean Explorers

This class is an exploration of science. Students will explore the oceans of the world and their wildlife.

Students will research about ocean animals along with the creation of related art. This class will also include experiments involving the scientific process of discovery.

SS336 Course fee: ...........................................................................$10

The Mad Scientist

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

Young Engineers

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

3–4 Arts & Exploration Rainbow Looms II

This class builds on the skills students developed in Rainbow Looms I. Students will be challenged to use more complex directions qnd 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.

SS507 Course fee: ..................................................................$1

Recycled Art / Junk Art

This is a course for students with an artistic flare and a passion for the environment! Students will use creativity to convert used 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

Scrapbooking

Students will learn all of the basics of scrapbooking and will create their own personal scrapbook in class!

In addition to learning the basics of scrapbooking, students will create different paper crafts, including greeting cards, paper bag books, bookmarks, and more!

4K/Incoming Kindergarten–Grade 4

3–4 Science & Math

SS540 Course fee: ..........................................................................$10

Sculpty Spectacular II

Students will use a spectacular, colorful, oven‑baked clay in this popular summer class. They will make clay creatures, jewelry, games, animals, and beads!

SS532 Course fee: ...........................................................................$15

The Art of Mindfulness II

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: ............................................................................ $5

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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4K/Incoming Kindergarten–Grade 4

3–4 World Culture

Around the World

Does your child have interest in travel? Students will take imaginary voyages, visiting countries around the world. They’ll learn about traditions, music, games, and attractions in other countries. They’ll also eat traditional foods and make art while creating a booklet on the countries they visit.

SS430 Course fee: ...........................................................................$10

Spanish Fun II

Hola! This class is for the student who wants to continue learning Spanish. Students will learn more about games, music, and drama. They will learn more about Spanish speaking countries and celebrate with a fiesta!

SS540 Course fee: ........................................................................... $5

3–4 Fitness & Games

Just Play II

Just Play II is an action-oriented course. Physical education teachers lead this class with a focus on wellness for the mind and the body. Just Play II teaches students the importance of being mentally, socially, and physically fit. Students will use 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

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Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

3–4 Technology

Tomorrow’s Tech (TT)

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

Reading Review Classes

Grades 5–9

Middle/ Upper Middle Summer School

The following classes are for students who are interested in building their reading skills or who have been referred by their teacher based on a review of their academic performance. Participation in Summer School supports success and makes the transition to the next school year easier for students and parents.

Students who are referred by their teacher are placed in a reading review class before enrichment classes are added. Parents/guardians who would like to have their child in a reading review class, even if their child was not referred, may add it to their list of class requests. Please select the class based on the grade your child was in during the 2019-2020 school year.

Math Review Classes

The following classes are for students who are interested in building their math skills or who have been referred by their teacher based on a review of their academic performance. Participation in Summer School supports success and makes the transition to the next school year easier for students and parents.

• 5th-Grade Reading – 05RDG • 6th-Grade Literacy –1062 • 7th-Grade Literacy – 1072 • 8th-Grade Reading Resource – 1108RDG

Students who are referred by their teacher are placed in a math review class before enrichment classes are added. Parents/guardians who would like to have their child in a math review class, even if their child was not referred, may add it to their list of class requests.

Please select the class based on the grade your child was in during the 2019-2020 school year.

• 5th-Grade Math – O5MTH • 6th-Grade Math – 2060 • 7th-Grade Math 7 – 2070 • 8th-Grade Math with Algebra – 2080MTH

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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Grades 5–9

Science & Technology

CSI: Sun Prairie (Current Grades 5-8)

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

Digital Storytelling (Current Grades 5-7)

Here is a chance for students to turn their writing into a digital story book. Students will explore their writing and computer talents through their story, displaying personal pictures, computer graphics, or hand-drawn illustrations. Show off your creativity!

Taking Tech to New Heights (Current Grades 6-8)

This class is for students who are eager to explore the fascinating world of possibilities with technology.

Students will learn about new tools and the endless possibilities they open up. Students will expand on their tech interests and needs for the future.

SS906 Course fee: .....................................................................None

Women in Engineering (Current Grades 5-7)

This class will develop and expand engineering and problem-solving skills. Students will use an engineering‑design approach to create individual and team projects.

SS512 Course fee: ............................................................................. $5 SS921 Course fee: ............................................................................$10

Dream It, Create It! (Current Grades 6-8)

Students will explore today’s technology with a hands‑on, dream‑it, create‑­it, and do‑it approach.

Using Google’s CS First, they will explore computer topics such as storytelling, fashion and design, art, social media, music, sports, and game design.

SS905 Course fee: .....................................................................None

Minecrafters (Current Grades 5-8)

In this class, students become Minecrafters, use their imagination to build and collaborate with classmates on how to create a world that is bigger and better than the next. They will be fully interactive in this world.

SS907 Course fee: .....................................................................None

Passion Projects and Design Learning (Current Grades 6-8)

Students will learn how to be design thinkers. They will discover what they want to learn about and do research about their topic. They will then create their project. This course will require some writing, reading, hard work, mistakes, and flexibility.

SS922 Course fee: ...........................................................................$15

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Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

Women in Woodworking (Current Grades 6-8)

Students will build their woodworking skills in this class.

They will learn important safety procedures as they use the lathe to create pen sets and cutting boards.

This course will help students develop confidence and comfort in designing and completing projects using woodworking equipment.

SS920 Course fee: ...........................................................................$15

History of Sports (Current Grades 6-8)

Here is an opportunity for students to learn about how a sport came to be what it is today. Students will analyze memorable sports history moments and discuss times when history and sports have collided to create important cultural events.

SS451 Course fee: ......................................................................None

Mock Trial I (Current Grades 5-7)

This class is designed to give students an overview of the mock trial process. Students will learn about the roles in the courtroom, common courtroom actions, and the steps in a trial.

SS461 Course fee: ......................................................................None

Mock Trial II (Current Grades 5-8)

In Mock Trial II, students will analyze different arguments relating to guilt and innocence. Students will act as lawyers, judges, and other courtroom characters as they build arguments for real‑world‑based mock trials.

SS462 Course fee: .....................................................................None

Night at the Museum (Current Grades 5-7)

This is a course for those who love the “Night at the Museum” movies. Students will conduct research that will support the creation of a presentation and a “museum‑quality” exhibit.

SS452 Course fee: .....................................................................None

English

Finding Your Voice (Current Grades 7-8)

This course will focus on finding the courage and building the skills related to public speaking. Students will practice speaking in many different formats.

They will work on writing and reciting and building conversational skills.

Read, Review, Recommend (The 3 R’s) (Current Grades 7-8)

Students are exposed to the outside world and their inside selves through various activities. They will discuss the future, politics, economics, and how to be good stewards. They will cover introductions and inspirational activities. Students are encouraged to speak their minds without judgment. Students will give a constructive review/evaluation of the class and teacher.

Grades 5–9

Social Studies

SS113 Course fee: ........................................................................None

Family & Consumer Science

Going Green with a Sewing Machine (Current Grades 5-6)

Students will explore ways to reuse and recycle their old clothing items. They will also learn basic sewing skills to create projects.

SS525 Course fee: ......................................................................... $20

Reading in the Kitchen (Current Grades 5-7) This class adds the excitement of cooking delectable treats while incorporating reading skills. Students will learn how to read and write recipes and will create a cookbook.

SS951 Course fee: ............................................................................$15

Snack Shoppe (Current Grades 5-8)

Does starting a restaurant business sound interesting and fun? Students will learn how to apply for a job, develop theme based restaurants, and run a snack shoppe. Students will prepare foods that are ready to sell!

SS950 Course fee: ...........................................................................$15

Fitness

Prairie Runners (Current Grades 5-8)

SS112 Course fee: ........................................................................None This course is based on the physical and mental effects of running. Prairie Runners will focus on the health benefits of regular exercise in the form of running and team building, goal setting, and personal improvement.

Students will use a growth mind-set to build on the knowledge and skills of running.

SS854 Course fee: ....................................................................None

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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Grades 5–9

Fitness

Outdoor Ultimate Sports (Current Grades 5-7)

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

Soccer 101 (Current Grades 5-8)

Students will learn the basics of soccer through instruction, discussion, and practice. They will learn about soccer history, theory, and skills. They’ll also learn and practice skills through a variety of drills.

SS854 Course fee: ....................................................................None

Tennis for Life (Current Grades 5-8)

Students will have a chance to be introduced to tennis as a lifesport. Students will learn about basic tennis rules, techniques, and sportsmanship, setting them up to play tennis throughout their lives.

SS860 Course fee: ..........................................................................$15

Art

Drawing Exploration (Current Grades 5-7)

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

Paper Palooza: Origami (Current Grades 5-7)

Students will explore how to use paper as an art and design medium. They will learn paper making, cutting, folding, and sculpture creation. This class will use both recycled and new materials.

SS562 Course fee: ................................................................ $5

Pinterest Crafts (Current Grades 5-8)

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

Photo Editing (Current Grades 5-8)

Students who love to take digital photographs of themselves, their friends, and other items are going to love this class. Students will be introduced to basic functions of the camera and learn how to take and enhance photos.

SS558 Course fee: ........................................................................... $5

Concert Band

Music

Summer Concert Band is an opportunity for students to continue to learn about and create music through performance in band. This is a class for students who love to play a band instrument and work with others to create music. Students will learn a variety of music and prepare for a performance at the end of each session.

SS665 (Current Grades 6-7) Course fee: ..................$10 Assigned time: 9:20 – 10:40 a.m.

SS669 (Current Grades 8-9) Course fee: ..................$10 Assigned time: 10:45 – 11:55 a.m.

Fiddle Camp I (Current Grade 5)

This class is for students who have completed 5th‑grade orchestra or who have played the violin, viola, cello, or bass for one year. Students will expand on the skills they learned in 5th-grade by playing extra credit songs, learning new fingerings and bow techniques, and playing in an intermediate‑level ensemble.

SS652 Course fee: ...........................................................................$15

Fiddle Camp II (Current Grade 6-8)

This class is for students who have completed 6-8th‑grade orchestra or who have played the violin, viola, cello, or bass for more than one year. Students will explore a variety of fiddle tunes arranged for their grade level and technical ability. Music includes not only American fiddle music but also folk music and fiddle music from other countries.

SS652 Course fee: ...........................................................................$15

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Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

Jazz Ensemble (Current Grade 6-8)

High Energy and loads of fun! That’s what Jazz Ensemble is all about. Students will improve their playing, learn how to improvise or improve their improvisation, perform multiple jazz styles, and dive into jazz history. They will listen to and learn from the jazz legends. This course is open to any middle/upper middle school music student.

Wrestling Class

(held at the Sun Prairie High School wrestling room) For students currently in grades K-8. No district transportation or nutrition services provided.

Wrestling Class Information: https://tinyurl.com/vhbv35c

Grades 5–9

Music

Wrestling Class Registration: SS666 Course fee: ..........................................................................$10 https://tinyurl.com/w8adckf Assigned time: 8:15 - 9:25 a.m.

Summer Saxophone Start–Up (Current Grade 6)

This class is for students switching to the saxophone (with director consent) following their 6th‑grade year in band. Students wanting to join band should contact Chris Gleason at Patrick Marsh (608.834.7625) or Erin Gleason at Prairie View (608.834.7825) about available instrument choices. Students starting the saxophone should have received the list of supplies needed to begin study of the saxophone from their director.

SS660 Course fee: ....................................................................None

More Summer Learning Opportunities

The District offers additional learning opportunities for students outside of the regular dates and times for Summer School. Information and registration for the Fitness and Orientation opportunities are available on the District Summer School website: https://tinyurl.com/ ufofj43. Music educators will distribute information on music classes.

Fitness Opportunities

Strength and Conditioning

(held at the Sun Prairie High School weight training room) For students currently in grades 5-11. No district transportation or nutrition services provided.

Strength and Conditioning Information: https://tinyurl.com/wgeac5l

Strength and Conditioning Registration: https://tinyurl.com/wszs2mc

Orientation Programs New Beginnings

(Held and Both Patrick Marsh and Pairie View Middle Schools) District Transportation and Nutrition Provided This class is for students currently in 5th grade who will begin middle school in the fall. Please contact the individual listed on the flyer if you have questions.

Keys to Success

(Held at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School) No District Transportation or Nutrition Provided This class is for students currently in 7th grade who will begin upper middle school in the fall. Please contact the individual listed on the flyer if you have questions.

Music Opportunities

(Music educators will distribute information)

Orchestra Blast Off, Band Jump Start, Band Starts Now

• Held at both Patrick Marsh and Prairie View Middle Schools.

• For Middle School students currently in or starting orchestra and/or band.

• Please contact the music department at the school for more information.

• No district transportation or nutrition services provided.

Wind Symphony

• Held at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School.

• For Upper Middle School students currently in or starting band.

• Please contact the music department at the school for more information.

• No district transportation or nutrition services provided.

Register online: www.sunprairieschools.org

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THANK YOU

FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM. WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR LEARNING YEAR-ROUND.

501 S. Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Telephone: 608.834.6500 | Fax: 608.834.4113

www.sunprairieschools.org

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 (Updated August 2019)