Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide 2016

Sun Prairie Area School District

Futures depend on us...every child, every day.

Sun Prairie Area School District

Summer School Course Guide

2016

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

Welcome The Sun Prairie Area School District staff welcomes you to Summer School 2016.

Summer School is a valuable opportunity for students to be engaged in programs and activities that extend and enrich the existing curriculum. It is a continuation of the strong educational programming offered by the school district during the regular school year.

We are proud that the majority of our Summer School staff are our own district educators who work successfully with our students throughout the regular school year. We value their experience and expertise. We also have educators from other districts who join us to share their knowledge and skills with students. Offering excellent educational programs throughout the year allows us to fulfill our mission statement, “Futures depend on us…every child, every day.”

Summer School Contacts Throughout the year, our Summer School team works to make sure students have an outstanding experience in our Summer School program. The following individuals coordinate Summer School: • Anne Poe, Coordinator of Elementary Programs (608) 834–6507 • aepoe@sunprairieschools.org • Jo Guyette, Coordinator of Middle School and Upper Middle School Programs (608) 834–6579 • jmguyet@sunprairieschools.org • Kristy Thao, Coordinator of High School and Prairie Phoenix Academy Programs (608) 834–6566 • kythao@sunprairieschools.org • Shelley Joan Weiss, District Director of Summer School Programs (608) 834–6536 • sjweiss@sunprairieschools.org The Summer School team is located at the Sun Prairie Area School District Office, 501 South Bird Street in Sun Prairie. You may contact any of the individuals listed above. We welcome questions and feedback on ways we can improve the overall program.

Once students are involved in their Summer School program, we encourage parents to contact the teacher of the class first and, if needed, the Summer School principal in that building. We encourage all families to visit the district website frequently for information and updates.

In addition to this Course Guide, information is available on the district website at http://www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm, on Facebook, and Twitter.

Translations Families who need information from the Summer School Course Guide or any Summer School forms translated should contact their child’s English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, Virginia Morales, District ESL Coordinator at (608) 834-6541, or vcmoral@sunprairieschools.org, or Kristy Thao at the School District Office. Kristy can be reached at (608) 834–6566 or kythao@sunprairieschools.org.

Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

Important Dates!

Online Registration Monday, April 11th Begins at 6:00 pm for Enrichment Classes

Friday, May 6th Registration Closes at Midnight

Table of Contents General Information Students Who May Participate..................2 Fees and Refunds ........................................2 Food Service ................................................2 Transportation Services .............................3 Nursing Services ..........................................4 Attendance ...................................................4 Registration ..................................................5 Enrichment Course Guide Current Grades 4k–4 ...................................6

Please check the dates and times of summer school classes.

Session 1: June 20 – July 8 Session 2: July 11 – July 28 The majority of the June and July classes will be held Monday through Thursday, June 20 to July 28, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

• There will be NO classes held on Monday, July 4th.

• Classes will be held on Friday, July 8th (to make up for the time off on July 4th).

There are some classes that are held outside of the regularly scheduled times and dates in June and July. There are also some classes held in August.

Current Grades 5–8.................................... 13 Current Grades 6-9 ................................... 20 Current Grades 8–12 .................................. 21 Enrichment Courses Grades 5–11 .............23

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

General Information The Summer School Course Guide includes information for all grade levels. We hope it is an easy–to–use guide to everything you need to know about our district Summer School program.

Students Who May Participate All students who reside in the Sun Prairie Area School District or are open enrolled in the district’s 4K–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 (items students make and bring home). Some opportunities offered through Summer School are only available to students who qualify. Those programs will be clearly identified in the course information.

Non–resident families may enroll their children on a tuition basis. For non–resident fee information, please call a Summer School team member.

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.

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Please call Jo Guyette, Summer School team member, at (608) 834–6579 or email her at jmguyet@ sunprairieschools.org for more information on refunds.

Food Service (Breakfast and Lunch) School Nutrition will be serving breakfast/ brunch and lunch at all levels. Menus will be available on the school district website at http:// www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/ and will be posted at the schools’ cafeterias for your convenience. If your child is currently eligible for free or reduced priced meals, his/ her status will continue throughout Summer School. If you are new to the district, applications are available online or at the District Office. The costs for meals are available on the district website at http://www. sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/school_menu_pricing. cfm. If you have any questions about Summer School breakfast, please contact Michelle Wickus at 608–834– 6544 or via email at mawicku@sunprairieschools.org We encourage students to bring a nutritious snack to enjoy during the mid–morning break or at the end of the morning periods. Please avoid sending candy or treats that have little or no nutritious value. Your support of our district wellness policy that promotes nutritious eating is appreciated.

Transportation Services Transportation is based on your child’s home address.

To be eligible for transportation, a student must live more than one (1) mile (elementary) or one and a half (1.5) miles (middle, upper middle, and high school level) from the Summer School site. Please make your request for bus transportation when completing the online registration.

You must request transportation for your child before registration closes on May 6th. No new requests for transportation will be accepted after this time.

MAY 6, 2016 - DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING FOR DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION District provided transportation (busing) is provided for the June/July, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm summer school classes and for the August middle school New Beginnings classes.

•P arents/guardians who would like to register their children for district sponsored transportation (busing) must complete the registration for busing

by MAY 6, 2016.

•R egistration for busing is available with the online registration for Summer School. Parents MUST complete registration for busing when registering their children for summer school.

•T he May 6, 2016 cutoff date for district transportation registration is required for the district and bus company to create routes.

•P arents/guardians who do not register their children for district transportation by May 6, 2016 must provide their own transportation to/from summer school.

multiple attendance areas. We will not be able to accommodate requests for changes or additional bus stops.

Elementary Transportation: For students attending a Summer School location that is different than their home school.

If a student lives within the walking distance of his/ her home school, he/she will have to walk to the home school and, from there, will receive transportation to the Summer School site.

Transportation is available to students who reside within the busing–eligible area of the Summer School they will be attending. You can check your household's eligibility using this map: http://schools. apl.wisc.edu/sunprairie/public.php. Select the Summer School location where your child will be attending this summer, enter your address, then click "find address". Red parcels indicate busing eligibility; blue parcels are within the walking area and do not qualify for busing.

In order to receive transportation both to and from school, your child must have a full schedule for each session he/she attends (8:00 am – 12:00 pm), otherwise your child will only be transported one way. Buses do not run between classes. Elementary bus students will be picked up early enough to be dropped off at their Summer School location between 7:30 am – 7:40 am. Middle and upper middle school students will be dropped at their site between 7:40 am – 7:45 am.

Bus transportation is provided ONLY for days/times of the June/July summer school and specified courses outside of those timeframes.

If you have questions about district bus transportation, please contact Rhonda Page, Business Services Manager, at (608) 834–6512 or rspage@sunprairieschools.org or Melissa Bautz at (608) 834–6699 or mabautz@sunprairieschools.org

Please note that the stop your child will be assigned to for Summer School might be different than his/ her stop during the school year. Routes and stops are consolidated during Summer School in order to efficiently provide transportation to students from

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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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 Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School. School administrators at Prairie Phoenix Academy and the High School will be instructed to contact the health care assistant at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School if they are in need of nursing services. More information will be available to those who register for Summer School. If you have any questions about nursing services during Summer School, please contact the District Nurse, Debbie Brown at (608) 843–6583 or at dlbrown@sunprairieschools.org

Attendance 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 for every period they are enrolled in. Each day of Summer School for high school students is the equivalent of four (4) days during the regular school year.

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

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

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Online Registration

Important Dates!

Online Registration

Registration is online only.

Registration is a phased process to allow students who require review, credit recovery, and initial credit courses to register before students who are registering only for enrichment classes.

Monday, April 11th Begins at 6:00 pm for Enrichment Classes

Friday, May 6th Registration Closes at Midnight

How to Register Online Go to: http://www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm • Begin by clicking “register” and enter your information (as a parent) • “Add” student (please remember to have your child’s student identification number ready to enter) • Enter your child’s information including his/her birthday

There are five (5) steps to complete: 1 – Parent Info

2 – Student Info

Each time you complete a step, the

3 – Signups

4 – Verify

Bus

5 – Pay

Schedule

will turn to a

After adding your child, you will go to “Sign–ups” and, based on your child’s CURRENT grade, you will see what classes are available. The next step is to verify the classes you have signed your child up for. The last step is to pay for any charges incurred.

To see if you qualify for bus transportation and want your child transported by bus, please go to: http://schools.apl.wisc.edu/sunprairie/public.php. Type in your address and then “select a school” (the school your child will attend during Summer School.)

YOU MUST REQUEST TRANSPORTATION AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Parents/Guardians should print off the final page of their registration and keep the information on classes for their records. Parents/Guardians will receive an e-mail or hard copy confirmation of the classes for which they have registered.

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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This is the link to the district boundary map: http://schools.apl.wisc.edu/sunprairie/public.php.

Please type in an address and click “find address.”

The map will then bring up the parcel, which you can click on to get more information about the elementary and middle school for that area, and busing eligibility for all four levels. Selecting a school will show the busing eligibility areas for each school, as well as the attendance boundaries. If you do not have access to the online map or would like more information, please contact the Welcome Center staff at any elementary school.

Incoming Kindergarteners On Our Way to Kindergarten

Current Grades 4K–4 This section describes Enrichment Courses available to students currently in grades 4K–4. Some classes are only for students in certain grades. The guide lists the classes in order by grade level. Please check the grade listed for each class prior to registering.

Thank you.

Summer School Attendance Areas for Students Currently in Grades 4K–4 Sun Prairie Area School District will offer elementary Summer School programs at C.H. Bird Elementary, Creekside Elementary, Horizon Elementary, and Westside Elementary. Following is information on where elementary students will attend Summer School: • Students living in the C.H. Bird and Northside attendance areas will attend C.H. Bird.

• Students living in the Royal Oaks and Creekside attendance areas will attend Creekside.

• Students living in the Horizon attendance area will attend Horizon.

• Students living in the Eastside and Westside areas will attend Westside.

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This program is designed for children who are entering Kindergarten in the fall. This course introduces students to Kindergarten routines and expectations while further developing students’ social and academic skills. Activities include: group time, calendar, literature, hands–on learning, and a variety of supportive activities. Students participating in this course will be better prepared for their first day of Kindergarten.

Current Grade: 4K Session: 6/20 – 7/28 (Six week course) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10 Movin’ and Groovin’ into Kindergarten This program is designed for children who are entering Kindergarten in the fall. Students will build community through exploration, problem solving, and collaborative engagement. Students will participate in various social learning activities including games, songs, art, and movement.

Current Grade: 4K Session: 6/20 – 7/28 (Six week course) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

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! There will be fun craft projects to go with the birds and bugs in the books.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10 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.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10 Rise and Shine Yoga Do you want to become more flexible, improve your fitness, and your brain? This is your chance. You’ll learn poses, read stories, and write a book in this interactive class. By the time summer school is over you’ll be a true yogi, ready to show off your skills to your family and friends.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

Fun With Sign Language I

Grades 4K-4

K–2 Reading/Literacy

During this introductory course in 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 being introduced to sign language.

We’ll also learn about Deaf culture, hearing loss, and how you hear. Don't just say it, sign it!

Current Grades: K–2 C.H. Bird & Horizon Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm – OR – Creekside & Westside Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: ……………………………………………………..... .$5

K–2 Science, Math & Discovery Exploration of the Human Body I Examine and explore fascinating facts about the human body. Students will participate in experiments and demonstrations using models of skeletons, brain, heart, muscle, lungs, using stethoscopes, heart rate monitors, and microscopes.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: ……………………………………………………..... .$5 Going on Safari Students will take “expeditions” to observe animals in East Africa. They will read a variety of books that will take them away to far–off places by learning about animals in their natural habitat.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm 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.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Grades 4K-4

C is for Camping

The Art of Mindfulness I

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

Learn basic mindfulness techniques through yoga and meditation and translate your experience into visual art expressions. Create art objects such as a zen garden to help you with your mindfulness practice in the future.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee Under Construction This hands-on class uses a variety of materials such as Legos, Lincoln Logs, Marble Tracks, and more to create buildings. Students create new structures and will build and paint a model to take home at the end of the session.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10 Sculpty Spectacular I Do you go wild for clay? Try using this spectacular, colorful, oven–baked clay called Sculpty this summer.

Students will make clay creatures, jewelry, games, animals, and beads!

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$15

Night Creatures

Mary Poppins Carpet Bag Creations

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.

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!

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………..………….....$5

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

K–2 Fine Arts Music Fun This class offers students the opportunity to sing and work on music instrument skills. The class will focus on singing techniques and playing general music instruments. A great way to develop musical skills.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

June 20 – July 8 July 11 – July 28

8:00 am – 9:55 am 10:05 am – 12:00 pm

Special Note There will be NO classes held on Monday, July 4th Classes will be held on Friday, July 8th

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Grades 4K-4

K–2 Fitness & Games Building Better Movers - K-2 This is a class for students to have fun and build their fitness at the same time. Students will learn skills from activities and play games. Students will participate in various activities such as soccer, kickball, tag games, cooperative activities, scooters, and much more!

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

K–2 World Culture

K–2 Technology

American Time Travel

Computer Explorers

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!

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.

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10 Spanish Fun

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

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!

Current Grades: K–2 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Grades 4K-4

3–4 Reading/Literacy

3–4 Science & Math

Rise and Shine Yoga

Exploration of the Human Body II

Do you want to become more flexible, improve your fitness, and your brain? This is your chance. You’ll learn poses, read stories, and write a book in this interactive class. By the time summer school is over you’ll be a true yogi, ready to show off your skills to your family and friends.

Students who love learning about the workings of their own bodies will be fascinated by this class. Students will participate in more advanced demonstrations and experiments using models, such as skeletons, hearts, and lungs, to learn how their bodies work. This is a personalized way to get involved with science and the tools of science.

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee:………………………………………….……….....$10 Oodles and Doodles Calling all Doodlers! Would you like to draw cartoon characters and simple comic strips? If so, this class is for you. Students 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.

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee:…………..……….…………………...………….....$10 Fun With Sign Language II You know that Sign Language is great fun! Students will play games, sing songs, and watch DVDs to learn how to communicate using their hands. Learn about Deaf culture, hearing loss, and how you hear.

Everyone will get a booklet of the signs they've learned. Don't just say it, sign it!

Current Grades 3–4 C.H. Bird & Horizon Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am – OR – Creekside & Westside Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………..………………………….....$5

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Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………..………………………………….....$5 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.

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10 Ocean Explorers This class will be 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.

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

Young Engineers

Grades 4K-4

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.

June 20 – July 8 July 11 – July 28

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: ……………. .……………………………………….....$5

June 22 – July 9 July 13 – July 30

Board Game Strategies Do you like to play board games? Would you like to learn the history of some of the most popular games in the world? Would you like to learn strategies to outwit your opponent? How about creating your own board game? Sign up today for Board Game Strategies!

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

8:00 am – 9:55 am 10:05 am – 12:00 pm

Special Note

8:00 am – 9:55 am 10:05will am 12:00 pm There be– NO classes

held on Monday, July 4th Classes will be held on Friday, July 8th

3–4 Fine Arts Chorus, Keyboards and More

Sculpty Spectacular II

This class offers students the opportunity to sing in an ensemble and work on their keyboard skills.

Students will participate in singing, developing choral techniques, and building keyboard skills. A great time for musical fun.

Do you go wild for clay? Try using this spectacular, colorful, oven–baked clay called Sculpty this summer.

Students will make clay creatures, jewelry, games, animals, and beads!

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$15

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee

Recycled Art/Junk Art

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. Create art objects such as a zen garden to help you with your mindfulness practice in the future.

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

This is the 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 environmentallyfriendly project.

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Grades 4K-4

Scrapbooking

Spanish Culture

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!

Welcome to the wonderful world of Spanish. Learn about the Spanish language and culture with games, music, hands–on activities, and of course a fiesta.

Come learn the important skill of speaking Spanish and join the fun!

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

3–4 Fitness & Games Building Better Movers This fun fitness class will engage students in a wide variety of physical activities that will help them understand the importance of being mentally, socially, and physically fit, and take responsibility for leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee

3–4 World Culture Around the World in 12 Days Would you like to travel around the world in 12 days?

Buckle your seatbelt and get out your passport as we take imaginary voyages, visiting countries around the world. We’ll learn traditions, music, games, cities, and attractions in other countries. Eat traditional foods and make art while creating a booklet on the countries we visit.

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

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Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

3–4 Technology Tech Town Students will have the opportunity to use and enjoy software used during the school year, practice keyboarding, and be introduced to new and exciting learning experiences.

Current Grades: 3–4 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am – OR – Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

This section describes Enrichment Courses available to students currently in grades 5–8. Some classes are only for students in certain grades. Please check the grade listed for each class prior to registering.

Thank you.

Summer School Attendance Areas for Students Currently in Grades 5–8 Current 5th graders entering middle level and current middle level students from Prairie View Middle School, Patrick Marsh Middle School, 8th graders, and non–public schools will attend review and enrichment classes held during the June/July, Monday–Thursday Summer School time frame at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School with the exception of Strength/ Conditioning which is held at Sun Prairie High School.

Science and Technology

Fun With Flight

Grades 5-8

Current Grades 5–8

Help your child fly high in the sky with this great air and flight related enrichment activity. Students will be introduced to flight principles and the forces involved in flying. Activities include: using paper airplanes, kites, gliders, and more to take home. Students will learn about interesting flight related engineering principles, problem solving skills, and science facts.

Current Grades: 6-8 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: ………………..………………………………….....$10 Digital Storytelling Here is your chance to turn your writing into a digital story book. You will explore your writing and computer talents through your story displaying personal pictures, computer graphics, or hand-drawn illustrations. Show off your creativity!

Current Grades: 5-7 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$5 Intro to Robotics

Junkyard Science Do you love experimenting with items you find around your house? In this course, students will be challenged to use common items to conduct “cool” science experiments. Who knows - you may actually create a “safe” explosion or discover something you never thought about!

Current Grades: 6–7 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

Learn the basics of programming and robotics. Dive deep into the world of robotic competitions, work in teams and experience the thrills and chills of robotic field competition.

Current Grades: 7-8 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee Girls Empowered Through Technology (GETT) We will be exploring today’s technology with a handson, dream-it, create-it, and do-it approach. Using Google’s CS First, we will be exploring computer topics such as storytelling, fashion & design, art, social media, music, sports, and game design.

Current Grades: 7-8 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Grades 5-8

Science and Technology Digital Modeling — Minecraft Students will use the game Minecraft to create and build scale models of geographic locations. Students will use real world modeling and construction techniques to convert measurements from the real world into their digital counterparts. The end result will be fully interactive virtual locations.

Current Grades: 5–8 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee The Minecraft Colony – Virtual Manifest Destiny Students in this class will simulate the role of colonists starting a life in a new, untamed wilderness. They will cooperate to create shelter, find and cultivate food, and clean sources of water. Students will explore the hierarchy of needs and use problem solving to set up an operational community.

Current Grades: 5–8 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

Imaginarium Creativity, imagination, innovation, and technology collide in Imaginarium. Students will research and explore robotics, circuitry, art, programming, videography, design, and more. Imaginarium is where ideas become a reality!

Current Grades: 5–8 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee Women in Woodworking You can build your woodworking skills in this class.

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

This course helps students to develop confidence and comfort in designing and completing projects using woodworking equipment.

Current Grades: 6–8 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am –12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$15 Women in Engineering This class will develop and expand engineering and problem-solving skills. Students use an engineeringdesign approach to create individual and team projects. Students work individually and together to create unique projects.

Current Grades: 6–8 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10

Social Studies Fun With Chinese Learn Chinese through story telling, songs and activities. In addition to the fun language learning experience, students will be hands on doing Chinese calligraphy, Chinese folk crafts and arts, and have basic introduction to Chinese food.

Current Grades: 5–6 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Current Grades 7–8 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$5

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Grades 5-8

You Be the Judge!

Students take on the roles of lawyers, witnesses, judges, and juries as they conduct “mock trials” of characters they may have read about in books, or have invented. Students decide if the characters are innocent or guilty. Students will also explore real cases to see if they agree with the outcomes.

Current Grades: 5–6 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm

Special Classes this Summer!

Current Grades: 7-8 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee Mock Trial Students who learned to be a lawyer, judge, or jurist from “You Be the Judge!” can really put their new knowledge and skills to work. Students do the required research to help prepare their clients to appear in court. Students may be prosecuting or defending the “accused.” This is just the course for those who like to “argue” their case!

Current Grades: 7–8 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee

Additional classes will be held this summer at Patrick Marsh, Prairie View and Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School.

The courses are described in the Enrichment Courses Grades 5-11 tab at the end of this guide.

Night at the Museum

Honors World History – How to Succeed!

This course will pre-teach and support the writing and critical thinking skills necessary to be successful in Honors World History. The course is highly recommended for all students planning to take Honors World History in the fall.

This is the 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. This class requires creativity and will develop skill. The conclusion of this course will include a “gallery” walk through the student created museum.

Current Grades: 5–6 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee

Current Grades: 8 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Periods: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

History Comes Alive

History of Sports Here is your opportunity to learn about how a sport came to be what it is today. Students will analyze memorable sports history moments. Join us in discussing times when history and sports have collided to create important cultural events.

Students will choose a historical period and create a multi-genre presentation. Projects can include music, movies, art, and literature that reflect unique cultural happenings. Students will use research and presentation skills when developing a topic of their own choosing.

Current Grades: 7–8 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

Current Grades: 7–8 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Grades 5-8

Family & Consumer Science Reading in the Kitchen This class adds the excitement of cooking delectable treats while incorporating reading skills. Students learn how to read and write recipes and create a cookbook. Students increase confidence and independence through this fun class.

Current Grades: 5–6 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Current Grades: 7–8 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10 Going Green with a Sewing Machine Join us to explore ways to re-use and recycle your old clothing items. Learn basic sewing skills to create projects. Start collecting gently used blue jeans and t-shirts that you will transform into new items!

Current Grades: 5–6 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$15

Going Green with a Sewing Machine II Students who already have a basic knowledge of re-using and recycling their old clothing will love this class. They will learn and use more advanced sewing techniques to create unique projects from their gently used clothing items. Come and build on the skills you learned previously!

Current Grades: 7–8 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$15 Snack Shoppe Does starting a restaurant business sound interesting and fun? 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! Learn the basics of running a restaurant business.

Current Grades: 5–6 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$15

Fitness Soccer 101 Learn the basics of soccer through instruction, discussion, and practice. We will learn about soccer history, theory, and skills. We’ll also learn and practice skills through a variety of drills. This will be FUN!

Current Grades: 5–6 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Current Grades: 7–8 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

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Grades 5-8

Strength and Conditioning (Held at the High School)

No District Transportation Provided Strength and Conditioning classes offer a great opportunity for students currently in grades 5–11 to increase their fitness levels by learning and applying different aspects of weight–lifting and conditioning.

This class is open to all students, males/females and athletes/non–athletes. All classes focus on skill development in weight lifting, speed, and agility.

Students also work on running form, flexibility, and conditioning exercises. Students learn proper techniques to promote physical growth and development while minimizing the risk of injury.

Prairie Runners 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. We’ll use a growth mind-set to build on the knowledge and skills of running.

Current Grades: 5–6 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm

The class for 5–7 grade students is an introductory class that emphasizes form and safety, not the amount of weight being used. Classes for 8–11 grade students are advanced classes in which all students will develop and implement a personal fitness plan based on goals developed collaboratively between the student and teacher.

Current Grades: 5–11 Dates: June 13 – 16 (Monday – Thursday) June 20 – 23 (Monday – Thursday) June 27 – 30 (Monday – Thursday) July 5 – 8 (Tuesday – Friday) Please use current year grade level: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (10 – 11 grades) 9:00 am – 10:00 am (5 – 7 grades) Introductory class 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (8 – 9 grades) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (8 – 11 grades)

Current Grades: 7–8 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee Volleyball Skills & Drills Students interested in developing the skills related to volleyball are going to love this course. Students will learn about and build specific volleyball skills as well as increase their strength, coordination, and fitness levels.

Current Grades: 5–8 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

Time Changes for July Dates: July 11 – 14 (Monday – Thursday) July 18 – 20 (Monday – Wednesday) July 21 (Thursday) Please use current year grade level: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (10 – 11 grades) 9:00 am – 10:00 am (5 – 7 grades) Introductory class 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (8 – 9 grades) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (8 – 11 grades) If times listed for a particular grade level do not fit the student’s schedule, please contact one of the instructors to discuss the possibility of participating in another class.

No Course fee

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Grades 5-8

Art Drawing Exploration Come and 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. A great chance to build your skills.

Current Grades: 5–6 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$15 Maker Madness We will use the “state of the art” makerspace FAB LAB to explore a variety of technologies and mediums to make and create. Legos, claymation, video editing, green screen, spheros, arts, and crafts...the only limit is your imagination!

Current Grades: 5–6 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Current Grades: 7–8 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee Paper Palooza: Creative Design in Paper 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.

Current Grades: 5–6 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Periods: 8:00 am – 9:55 am OR 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$15

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Pinterest Crafts Students eager to use both their creative and technological interests and skills should come to this class. You will learn how to create “themed” boards and how to transform ideas you find on Pinterest into real arts and crafts.

Current Grades: 5–7 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$10 Photography I If you love taking digital photographs of yourself, your friends, and other items, you are going to love this class. Students will be introduced to basic functions of the camera and learn how to take and enhance photos.

Current Grades: 5–6 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee:…………………………………………………….....$5 Photography II Students will learn more advanced methods of using their camera to take more interesting and creative photos. Students will use digital editing software to create unique camera art along with learning more about framing and displaying their photography to make it even more interesting to others.

Current Grades: 7–8 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee:………………………………….....$5

AVID

(for identified 8th grade AVID students)

The following courses are for students who have been identified or enrolled in a class at an earlier date.

To learn more about AVID, please contact Creed Hansen at cbhanse@sunprairieschools.org and visit www.AVID.org.

AVID Summer Kickoff (for identified 7th grade AVID students)

This three–week course is an introduction to the AVID elective class. Students have the opportunity to meet both AVID peers and AVID teachers. During AVID Summer Kickoff, students will participate in team– building activities with classmates, begin to explore the reasons for our shared goal of attending college after high school, and become more familiar with Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School.

Current Grade: 7 – AVID Students Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee

Grades 5-8

AVID Summer Bridge AVID Summer Bridge is a three-week course for students currently participating in the AVID program.

The Summer Bridge course provides students with an opportunity to apply the literacy strategies acquired in Critical Reading to discussion-based activities such as Socratic Seminars.

Current Grade: 8 – AVID Students Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee AVID Critical Reading

(for identified AVID students)

AVID Critical Reading is a three–week course for AVID students. The class focuses on helping students develop strong reading and literacy skills necessary to be successful in secondary education. Through the explicit instruction of reading strategies, students will learn to make meaning of higher–level informational texts across multiple disciplines.

Current Grade: 7 – AVID Students Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee Current Grade: 8 – AVID Students Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee

Music Some of the following courses are for students who have been identified or enrolled in a class at an earlier date. Please contact your home school music teacher if you have questions.

Fiddle Camp Fiddle Camp is open to students who play violin, viola, cello, or bass and have completed a minimum of one school year of playing instruction. The class provides instruction in various fiddling styles and techniques.

Music is arranged for a variety of ability levels.

Each student receives a camp t–shirt and the class concludes with a community performance. There is an evening performance on the last day for parents and friends.

Current Grades: 5–8 Session: Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………………………….....$12

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Grades 6-9

Music Summer Saxophone Start–up 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 (834–7625) or Ann Sederquist at Prairie View (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.

Current Grade: 6 Session: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am No Course Fee

Concert Band (for students currently in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9) Summer Concert Band is an opportunity for students to continue learning about and creating 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.

Current Grades: 6–9 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 10:05 am – 12:00 pm Course Fee: ……………………………………..……………….....$8 The Sound of Sun Prairie No District Transportation Provided Sound of Sun Prairie (SOSP) is a voluntary, co– curricular marching band supported by Sun Prairie Area School District and the Sun Prairie Band Boosters.

Registration in Sound of Sun Prairie also enrolls students as part of Sun Prairie Area School District Summer School Program & Co–Curricular Program.

The group includes 8th–12th grade students who have an interest in performing with percussion, wind instruments, or color guard.

The Sound of Sun Prairie provides students opportunities to learn and work cooperatively toward common goals. Students employ the power of positive attitudes, personal responsibility, and self–motivation for the good of the group, while striving to work to the best of one’s ability at all times. The band’s philosophy is based on the belief that learning to be successful in marching band involves the same process as learning to be successful in other endeavors and that understanding the process for success is the most important part of attaining success. Students interested in enrolling in Sound of Sun Prairie should contact Ian Melrose at ipmelro@sunprairieschools.org.

Jazz Ensemble High Energy and loads of fun! That’s what Jazz Ensemble is all about. Join us for an opportunity to improve your playing, learn how to improvise or improve your improvisation, perform multiple jazz styles, and dive into jazz history. We’ll be listening to and learning from the jazz legends. This course is open to any middle/upper middle school music student.

Current Grades: 6–9 Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 9:55 am Course Fee: ……………………………………..……………….....$8

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Information on location, dates, times, and fees will be provided by the instructors to students who are involved.

Strength and Conditioning

(Held at the High School)

The Sound of Sun Prairie

No District Transportation Provided

No District Transportation Provided

Strength and Conditioning classes offer a great opportunity for students currently in grades 5–11 to increase their fitness levels by learning and applying different aspects of weight–lifting and conditioning.

This class is open to all students, males/females and athletes/non–athletes. All classes focus on skill development in weight lifting, speed, and agility.

Students also work on running form, flexibility, and conditioning exercises. Students learn proper techniques to promote physical growth and development while minimizing the risk of injury.

Sound of Sun Prairie (SOSP) is a voluntary, co– curricular marching band supported by Sun Prairie Area School District and the Sun Prairie Band Boosters. Registration in Sound of Sun Prairie also enrolls students as part of Sun Prairie Area School District Summer School Program & Co–Curricular Program. The group includes 8th–12th grade students who have an interest in performing with percussion, wind instruments, or color guard.

The class for 5–7 grade students is an introductory class that emphasizes form and safety, not the amount of weight being used. Classes for 8–11 grade students are advanced classes in which all students will develop and implement a personal fitness plan based on goals developed collaboratively between the student and teacher.

Current Grades: 5–11 Dates: June 13 – 16 (Monday – Thursday) June 20 – 23 (Monday – Thursday) June 27 – 30 (Monday – Thursday) July 5 – 8 (Tuesday – Friday) Please use current year grade level: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (10 – 11 grades) 9:00 am – 10:00 am (5 – 7 grades) Introductory class 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (8 – 9 grades) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (8 – 11 grades)

Grades 8-12

Current Grades 8–12

The Sound of Sun Prairie provides students opportunities to learn and work cooperatively toward common goals. Students employ the power of positive attitudes, personal responsibility, and self–motivation for the good of the group, while striving to work to the best of one’s ability at all times.

The band’s philosophy is based on the belief that learning to be successful in marching band involves the same process as learning to be successful in other endeavors and that understanding the process for success is the most important part of attaining success. Students interested in enrolling in Sound of Sun Prairie should contact Ian Melrose at ipmelro@sunprairieschools.org.

Information on location, dates, times, and fees will be provided by the instructors to students who are involved.

Time Changes for July Dates: July 11 – 14 (Monday – Thursday) July 18 – 20 (Monday – Wednesday) July 21 (Thursday) Please use current year grade level: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (10 – 11 grades) 9:00 am – 10:00 am (5 – 7 grades) Introductory class 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (8 – 9 grades) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (8 – 11 grades) If times listed for a particular grade level do not fit the student’s schedule, please contact one of the instructors to discuss the possibility of participating in another class.

No Course fee

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Grades 8-12

Traffic Safety Traffic Safety Education Course consists of three (3) weeks of classroom instruction as well as behind– the–wheel instruction. The course is built around the philosophy of defensive driving and fulfills the driver education requirement of the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles for teenagers seeking their first driver’s license. For more information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles website at http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/

Classroom Instruction A student may take the exam as soon as he/she is 15 ½ years old, even if you haven’t completed the classroom portion. Student must be enrolled in the District’s Traffic Safety Education Course in order to take the temporary license exam.

During Summer School, the exam is offered daily (Monday – Thursday.)

Current Grades: 8–12 Credit: .25 (¼) credit Sessions: Session 1 (6/20 – 7/8) Session 2 (7/11 – 7/28) Period: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee for Classroom Instruction Behind–the–Wheel Instruction No District Transportation Provided – Individual times scheduled by the Teacher.

Individual Behind–the–Wheel lessons typically occur after the classroom instruction has been completed.

The fee must be paid prior to receiving a permit application that must be taken to the DMV. The fee also covers the Behind–the–Wheel portion that is set up with Mr. Olson. Make checks payable to SPHS and turn into the office at High School Summer School.

Current Grades: 8–12 Course Fee:…………………………………………………...$200

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Enrichment Courses Grades 5-11

Keys to Success: Orientation to CHUMS No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Summer Courses for Current Grades 5-11 This section describes additional Enrichment Courses to be held outside of standard summer school dates and times for students currently in grades 5-11. Some classes are only for students in certain grades. Please check the grade listed for each class prior to registering.

Thank you.

Keys to Success will help prepare students for success as they enter Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School (CHUMS). Students will learn their way around the building. They will also learn more about the culture and expectations for students at CHUMS. Additionally, students will learn how they can build their leadership skills and study strategies and get involved. Everything students need to know to succeed!

Current Grade: 7 Dates: August 9 – 10 Period: 8:30 am – 11:30 am No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided Musical Theater Workshop and PERFORMANCE! No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Personal Discovery New Beginnings Current 5th Grade Students District Transportation Provided We are excited to continue to offer New Beginnings for incoming 6th grade students to make a smooth, successful transition to Middle School. This class is offered at both Patrick Marsh and Prairie View Middle Schools. Students will be introduced to their middle school building, routines, and expectations. Students will visit different parts of the school, practice using a locker combination, and learn helpful hints to assist them in making a successful transition.

Locations: Students will attend their home middle school — Patrick Marsh or Prairie View Middle Schools Current Grade: 5 Dates: August 2 – 3 (Tuesday – Wednesday) Period: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee District Transportation Provided

Are you interested in auditioning and performing in your school musical? Whether you are new to theater or a "seasoned" performer, this workshop will give you a jump start on your stage performance career.

Participants will increase the skills needed to audition and perform in a musical. We will put on an entire show - JUST ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL! We'll need actors and crew members to help make this happen. Students will connect with others who are interested in theater and collaborate in a supportive environment. The class will culminate with a performance of the show on Friday evening, August 19. This is going to be exciting! Join us!

Registration for this workshop and performance will be capped at 40 participants.

Location: Sun Prairie High School Performing Arts Center Current Grades: 7–11 Dates: August 8 – 19 Evening Performance on August 19 (Time to be announced) Period: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Course Fee: …………………………………..……………….....$20 No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Enrichment Courses Grades 5-11

Introduction to Computer Science

College Essay Workshop

No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Introduction to Computer Science (ICS) is a onesemester course in which students learn some fundamental computer science (CS) concepts using MIT App Inventor and develop computational thinking, build career awareness, and improve cyber hygiene. Students will meet for the first three weeks of the summer school session in the afternoon and during that time will have independent study projects assigned. Students will remain in contact online with the teacher and will return during July 25-28 to meet with the teacher to finalize projects. At the completion of the projects, the teacher will assess them to ensure the students demonstrate proficiency.

This workshop will help rising seniors create quality personal statements/essays that can be used for college applications.

Registration for this workshop and performance will be capped at 25 participants.

Location: Sun Prairie High School, Room 2240 Current Grades: 9–11 Dates: June 20 – 23, June 27 – 30, July 5 – 8 Period: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided Credit: .50 (1/2) credit Academic Decathlon No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided Academic Decathlon provides students with the opportunity to improve their study and communication skills by exploring a wide array of cross curricular topics including: art, music, math, economics, language and literature, science, social sciences, speech, essay and interview. Students who participate in Academic Decathlon during summer school will be well prepared for all classes during the upcoming school year. Participants will also develop the skills needed when applying and interviewing for jobs and college.

Registration for this workshop and performance will be capped at 30 participants.

Location: Sun Prairie High School, Room 3325 Current Grades: 9–11 Dates: August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 – 19 Class dates include two days during the first two weeks (M/W) and five days (M-F) during the final week.

Period: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Course Fee: ………………$9.00 for a book you will take with you No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

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Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

Location: Sun Prairie High School, Room 1320 Current Grade: 11 Dates: June 27, June 29, and July 5 Any additional dates in August will be determined during the July classes Period: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Advanced Placement Human Geography Boot Camp

No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

This “Camp” is designed to prepare and support students who will be participating in the Advanced Placement Human Geography class. Students will have the opportunity to sharpen the skills required to take the more challenging Advanced Placement Classes. This class will help provide important strategies and concepts required for rigorous academic classes.

Please note there are several areas for which you can register students.

General Information: Some of the AP "boot camps" listed below will be run based on student interest. Parents/guardians may register their child for specific classes, but please be aware that not all of the camps are scheduled at this time. Teachers of the camps that are not scheduled at this time will schedule classes at times in July and August when the largest number of interested students are available and when teachers of specific Advanced Placement subjects are available. Interested students will be contacted prior to the classes to inform them of the dates, times, and locations of classes.

Advanced Placement Classes demand academic excellence. Students who enroll in Advanced Placement expect to be challenged. Advanced classes require high levels of critical thinking and analytical skills to prepare for the AP Exam, and future courses students will take throughout college. The Advanced Placement Boot Camp is an opportunity for students to help prepare themselves for the skills required to succeed in Advanced Placement Classes and Exams.

Advanced Placement GENERAL Boot Camp No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided This “Camp” is designed to prepare and support all students who will be participating in Advanced Placement classes. It focuses on general study skills and how to take an AP class.

Location: Sun Prairie High School, Room 1320 Current Grades: 8–11 Dates: July 27 and July 28 Period: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Enrichment Courses Grades 5-11

Advanced Placement Boot Camps

No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Registration for this class is open only to students who are currently registered for AP Human Geography at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School or Sun Prairie High School.

Location: Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School Current Grades: 8–11 Dates: August 1-4 Period: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided Advanced Placement Government Boot Camp No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided This “Camp” is designed to prepare and support students who will be participating in the Advanced Placement Government class.

Please register and teachers will contact interested students with the dates/times/locations of the class.

Location: To be Determined Current Grades: 9–11 Dates: To be Determined Period: To be Determined (students should plan on 2-3 hours for each class) No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Enrichment Courses Grades 5-11

Advanced Placement English Boot Camp No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided This “Camp” is designed to prepare and support students who will be participating in the Advanced Placement English class.

Please register and teachers will contact interested students with the dates/times/locations of the class.

Location: To be Determined Current Grades: 10–11 Dates: To be Determined Period: To be Determined (students should plan on 2-3 hours for each class) No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

The following courses are for students who have been identified or enrolled in a class at an earlier date. Please contact your home school music teacher if you have questions.

Classes will be held at students’ home Middle Schools or Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School. Please read the information carefully and note the location. No District Transportation will be provided. Please also note the afternoon and evening dates/times.

Band Jump Start! (for students currently in 6th grade band)

No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided Band players are invited to participate in our Band Jump Start class. The three–day camp will host a number of fun and engaging activities. We will learn new band music, warm–up exercises, breathing exercises and more advanced rehearsal techniques.

You will need your instrument, band supplies and a pencil for the class.

Locations: Patrick Marsh & Prairie View Middle Schools (Students attend at their home school.)

Current Grade: 6 Dates: August 23, 24, & 25 (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday) Period: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (arrangements within that time frame for various groups) No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Advanced Placement United States History Boot Camp No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided This “Camp” is designed to prepare and support students who will be participating in the Advanced Placement US History class.

Please register and teachers will contact interested students with the dates/times/locations of the class.

Location: To be Determined Current Grades: 9–11 Dates: August 1-4 Period: To be Determined No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

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Music

Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

Wind Symphony Camp

(for students currently in 5th grade)

(for students enrolled in the Cardinal Heights Wind Symphony)

No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Students will meet in like–instrument classes to learn the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to play the instrument. Those who cannot attend this class during the summer will do a similar after school program the first week of school. If you have not attended a fitting, please contact one of the band directors at the school you will attend to arrange a fitting and to sign–up for this course. Please go to http://www.spbb.org and look for the “Join Band” tab at the top of the page.

The primary objective of the camp is to begin the process of ensemble building or “ensembleship” within the band/ensemble through varied forms of rehearsal, musical games, and team building activities.

The first step in building ensembleship is to develop an understanding of the myriad roles each person plays. This lays the groundwork for ultimate goal: improvisatory play and exercise of artistry.

Locations: Patrick Marsh & Prairie View Middle Schools (Students attend at their home school.)

Current Grade: 5 Dates: August 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday) Period: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm (Students should plan for an hour and a half each day.)

Specific times for Band Starts Now classes will be distributed during band instrument fittings on May 17 and 18 at Patrick Marsh.

Please make sure you make a fitting appointment for your child prior to these dates.

No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Enrichment Courses Grades 5-11

Band Starts Now!

Location: Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School Grades: 6–8 Dates: August 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday) Period: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm No Course Fee No District Transportation or Nutrition Services Provided

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Thank you for your support of and involvement in Sun Prairie Summer School programming.

We encourage students to continue their learning year-round.

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Sun Prairie Summer School Course Guide

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION No student may be discriminated against in any school programs, activities or in facilities usage because of the student’s sex, color, religion, profession or demonstration of belief or non–belief, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, homelessness status, sexual orientation 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 Policy JB)

Register online: www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/district/summer_school_2016.cfm

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Sun Prairie Area School District

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501 South Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Telephone: 608-834-6500 • Fax: 608-834-6592

www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us