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3rd and 4th Grade

Enrichment Clusters

Catalog Offerings Fall 2014

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SAR’s Schoolwide Enrichment Program

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Table of Contents

Welcome To Our Enrichment Program 3

How Can I Help My Child Choose? 5

Multiple Intelligences 7

Enrichment Cluster Offerings 13

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the Fall semester of our Enrichment

program of Enrichment Clusters for Grades 3-4, to be-

gin on Wednesday, October 22nd. It will be followed by

a second semester beginning in January. This program

affords every child an opportunity to participate in an

Enrichment slot. This broad enrichment initiative re-

flects our deep commitment to enabling each student to

discover and take pride in the gifts and talents with

which she or he is endowed and in our commitment to

championing a broader conception of giftedness.

Your children will once again have the opportu-

nity to explore an area of interest, talent, or passion in

depth, while in a small multi-age group with other stu-

dents and a facilitator who also share this interest.

Many clusters will engage a visiting speaker, who is a

professional in a related field of study to act as both a

resource for the students’ inquiries as well as to model

what is possible as a 21st Century real world problem-

solver. The challenging learning pursued is grounded in

the production of a product, performance, or service for

an authentic audience.

Our program is based on the Schoolwide Enrich-


“Every child should have the chance to be excep-

tional without exception.” ~Dr. Joseph Renzulli

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ment Model created by educational researcher, Dr. Jo-

seph Renzulli, director of The National Research Cen-

ter on the Gifted & Talented. In this model, Enrichment

Clusters disseminate enrichment pedagogy to every

student and are founded on the belief that everyone

has the potential to demonstrate gifted behavior. Our

Enrichment Cluster Program also aligns with Multiple

Intelligence Theory, and our many varied enrichment

learning offerings address the diverse abilities and

strengths children possess. Our ultimate goal is to help

children develop their interests and talents and under-

stand how they can share their gifts with the world.

Please fill out the Student Selection

Form by Sunday, September 28th, after

which date some Enrichment Clusters will

become filled.

Feel free to be in touch with Sharon Marson at:

[email protected] or at 718-548-1717 x1212 if

you would like to be involved in this program or if you

have any questions.

Enjoy!

Rabbi Binyamin Krauss

Principal

Sharon Marson

Schoolwide Enrichment Program Coordinator


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How Can I Help My Child Choose?

To help your child explore his or her interests

and strengths, you may want to consider the following

Venn Diagram and the list of Multiple Intelligences.

Along with each multiple intelligence description is a

numeric list of the Enrichment Clusters in which that

intelligence is engaged.

We are asking that each child select 3

enrichment learning opportunities in which he or she is

interested.

Please fill out the online Student Selection

Form for each of your children in grades 3-4, by

Sunday, September 28th, after which date some

Enrichment Clusters will become filled.

Every student is guaranteed a place in one of

his or her three selections. If only one selection is

made, we cannot guarantee placement in that

Enrichment Cluster.


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Here is a Venn Diagram that can be used to

consider your child’s strengths and

interests:

Talent Interest

What did you discover?

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Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart)

Using language, spoken or written, to make connec-

tions and derive meaning.

You may like to read, play word games, tell stories, dis-

cuss ideas, or learn foreign languages.

See Enrichment Clusters: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10,

13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence (Logic Smart)

Using numbers and reasoning to make sense of infor-

mation.

You may like to play chess, decipher strategy games,

brainteasers, or logic puzzles.


18, 19, 20, 25

Spatial Intelligence (Picture Smart)

Using mental pictures to learn and remember informa-

tion.

You may like puzzles, mazes, creating art, or building

models.

See Enrichment Clusters: 1, 6, 7, 9, 11, 16, 17,

18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25


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Kinesthetic Intelligence (Body Smart)

Using movement to express thoughts and ideas.

You may like physical activity, sports, dance, role-

playing, acting, or hands-on activities including building

things.

See Enrichment Clusters: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13,

16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26

Interpersonal Intelligence (People Smart)

Understanding and caring about relationships and

people and their moods and feelings.

You may like group games, working cooperatively in a

group, or have the ability to motivate people and

communicate well with them.


15, 16, 21, 22, 25, 26

Intrapersonal Intelligence (Self Smart)

Using thought and reflection to understand information.

You may like to be alone, are self-motivated, enjoy

your independence, and know yourself very well.


23, 24


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Naturalist Intelligence (Nature/Science Smart)

Understanding natural patterns and cycles to explain

how things work in nature and science.

You may like to learn about nature, enjoy being

outside, or appreciate the environment.


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Musical Intelligence (Music Smart)

Using rhythm, musical patterns, tones, sounds, or

melody to understand information.

You may like to sing, play an instrument, compose

songs, remember songs, or are sensitive to noises or

sounds, and typically have strong language skills.

See Enrichment Clusters: 8, 12


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Existential Intelligence (Religious Smart) Some proponents of multiple intelligence theory proposed spiritual or religious intelligence as a possible additional type. It certainly reflects our learning community and environment. You may like to learn Torah, think about G-d, pursue dedication to mitzvot, consider the workings of the universe, and make connections between Torah and life. See Enrichment Clusters: 4, 8, 22

Enrichment Cluster Offerings . . .

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Welcome to our Enrichment Cluster Program!

Semester Dates: October 22nd-

January 7th

Have fun selecting among the

offerings!

Please remember to fill out the

Selection Form by Sunday, September

28th.

Please make 3 selections, not in

priority order.


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1. BIG SHOT ALLIANCE: Engineer Your Own

Digital Camera

Make a camera! A true combination of technology and

the arts! Bigshot, the world’s first D.I.Y. digital

camera built for STEM learning, invented by Shree

Nayar, a Columbia U. Professor of Computer Science,

is a kit for assembly that provides the opportunity to

learn the art of building a camera. In putting the kit

together with a partner, you will experience science

and engineering concepts including optics,

electromagnetism, image processing, mechanics, as

well as consider the history of cameras. You’ll create a

fully functioning digital camera! Then compose and

capture moments from everyday life, while

experimenting with framing, lighting, and motion. At the

end of the Cluster our cameras will be sent to children

in Sderot with the hope they too will find beautiful,

interesting moments in their world.

Facilitator: Melissa Rothwax

Morah Melissa, has always had a passion for taking

pictures. You can count on her to “snap-in!” with her

camera at every photo-op. She is excited to explore Big

Shot with young camera aficionados.

Multiple Intelligences: Logical-Mathematical,

Linguistic, Spatial, Kinesthetic, Interpersonal

Driving Question: How can building a camera

change how we understand design?


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2. RUFFF!!! Dog Lovers Society

Calling all dog lovers!! There is nothing more exciting

than owning a puppy or dog. Dogs are fun, friendly,

and make great companions. They are happy to be

active when you’re full of energy, and sit quietly when

you just need a friend. But owning a dog means taking

responsibility for the health and happiness of another

living being. All dogs need food, water, shelter, and

comfort. Let’s consider what social creatures they are,

their need for companionship, and how they

communicate. You will meet a dog trainer, a

veterinarian, and someone from the Humane Society.

Let’s figure out what we can do to make the lives of

dogs happier. Whether you want to learn how to be the

best dog owner you can be or you just want to learn

how to behave around dogs then this Cluster is for you!

Facilitator: Rachel Jetter

SAR mom, Rachel Jetter has always been a dog lover

and advocate for homeless/abandoned dogs, taking in

and caring for stray dogs. She and her family live in

Riverdale with 4 dogs: Kelvie, a one eyed "pirate"

German shepherd, Mabel, an English bulldog, Daniel

(aka Cuddles) a King Charles Spaniel, and their newest

addition, Carly, a 4 month old Maltese/Yorkie mix; all

adopted from the Humane Society of NY.

Multiple Intelligences: Linguisitic, Kinesthetic,

Naturalistic, Interpersonal

Driving Question: How is a dog like a person?


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3. Snap, Crackle, Pop! Kitchen Chemistry

Lab

Ever wonder what makes soda fizz, candy crystallize,

brownies stay soft, and hot pretzels rise? A kitchen is

one big chemistry lab! Use common kitchen chemicals

and think like a young scientist and kitchen chemist to

problem-solve, probe scientific principles, and think

creatively. Observe. Record. Hypothesize. Experiment.

Consider Results. Create some delicious chemistry

experiments of your own with some dramatic results.

You will explore the “hows,” “whys,” and “what-ifs” of

basic scientific principles by combining kitchen

chemistry, a little bit of magic, and lots of fun!

Facilitators: Marci Kirschner and Rachel Raskas

Marci is a member of the 3rd grade team. She has

Masters degrees in Special Education and Literacy.

She loves to cook and learn about the chemistry of

food.

Morah Rachel is also part of the 3rd grade team. It is

her 6th year at SAR. She loves to cook, bake, and

discover why things work the way they do in the

kitchen. She is excited to find out with her students!


Naturalist, Linguistic

Driving Question: How can our exploration as

kitchen chemists help us organize our knowledge

and understand our world?


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4. EcoDetectives Consortium

Have you ever wanted to observe like a detective?

Well, it takes a detective’s level of observation to make

environments “Eco” friendly. The techniques of

EcoDetectives will be revealed in your quest to solve

eco-crimes. By using your eyes and experimenting with

simple tools, measure and find tire pressure, electricity

over-usage, water waste, and pollution. Observational

skills are needed as you collect and record evidence.

Choices people make every day, impact on the world. If

you care about the environment and want to make a

difference at SAR, then let’s find ways to fix things.

Let’s create a proposal to advocate for change! During

this Shmita year, when all of SAR students will focus

on protecting nature, we will discover Torah’s

perspective on caring for the environment. Using

science to gather clues and your smart thinking to

solve eco-problems is great EcoDetective fun!

Facilitator: Jessica Haller

SAR mom, Jessica Haller is an entrepreneur, a

consultant, a Sustainability Professional, a LEED

Accredited Professional, and a Leader with the Climate

Reality Project. She cares deeply about the welfare of

the environment and is excited to share this passion

with our students.

Multiple Intelligences: Naturalist, Existential,

Interpersonal, Kinesthetic

Driving Question: How can we hone observational

skills to make a difference in the environment?


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5. FOUR STAR DINING FORUM* Yes, we’ll be sampling the food at area restaurants, but we’ll be doing much more than that! Be prepared to learn about nutrition, practice math facts, and explore different parts of the world. Then we’ll be revving up our writing so that our reviews are as tasty and exciting as the food. Restaurant reviewers are well-respected professionals, who take pride in their work. Their reviews can help determine if a restaurant becomes popular or not, and the reviews themselves are sometimes the most widely read column in newspapers and magazines. Facilitator: Kathy Kafer While she has never been a professional restaurant reviewer, Mrs. Kafer has enjoyed dining & writing since she can remember. Before coming to SAR, Mrs. Kafer worked as a newspaper reporter, and she has also written plays and screenplays. She is looking forward to working together with SAR's new restaurant reviewers. Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Intrapersonal, Naturalist Driving Question: In what ways can thinking analytically and creatively hone our “Restaurant Review” writing skills?

*Please be careful in selecting this Enrichment Cluster for children with food allergies as the

establishments visited may not be nut free, etc.


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6. Gears! Gears! Gears! Lights In Action

Academy

Do you like to build things? Are you interested in

creative construction? Would you like to have parts of

what you build light up when your construction is in

motion? Plan a layout for gears on a template using

your mechanical creativity and design a unique

configuration. What are the principles of gears? What

do mechanics and what does physics have to do with

them? We will also have the opportunity to explore

various tools including: screwdrivers, pliers, drills,

hammers, and drill bits and what they do. Come

experiment and be creative with gears and lights, from

the simple to the complex.

Facilitator: Nick Fadda

Nick loves to build and fix things and help all of SAR

work. He is a sports coach for his children’s teams and

a soccer and baseball player himself. Nick is looking

forward to coaching our kids at building things and the

excitement of making them light up in motion.


Spatial, Kinesthetic

Driving Question: How can our understanding of

construction guide our creativity?


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7. Project Runway: Designing A Fashion

Collection

Calling all fashionistas! Budding designers will focus on

fashion, traveling the 20th Century through the

interesting world of fashion. Look at different trends of

each era to sketch similar fashion designs as well as

original ideas for your portfolio, and include swatches.

Understand what a collection is and how to build a

theme. Explore anatomy, color theory, working with a

template, organizing thoughts and ideas into a

collection, exploring other designers to generate ideas,

and create an interest board as your personal

inspiration. Walk on the runway yourself with an outfit

you choose from your wardrobe, applying the theory

you have learned. Hear from someone in the fashion

industry. Then as a group, we will create an outfit to

donate to a worthy organization.

Facilitator: Adina Fand

Adina Fand, SAR mom, studied Fashion Design at FIT

on the graduate level. She has modeled, as well as

worked at Harper’s Bazaar and Mademoiselle. Adina is

presently working as a make-up artist.

Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Spatial,

Interpersonal

Driving Question: How can we design a fashion

forward outfit for donation to an organization?


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8. Window To The Wild Workshop:

Connecting Kids To Wonder

Do you like nature? Are you creative? Do you love to

explore? Then this cluster is for you. Through hands-on

outdoor adventures, science experiments, art, and

music activities we will explore the sounds and sights

of the elements: earth, wind, fire, and water. In creative

exploration of the outdoors, we will hike outside, collect

samples of earth around the school, catch the wind in

kites we design, work with Park Rangers to build a

small campfire, and walk to the Hudson River and paint

there. This cluster will open your eyes, inspire new

thoughts, and warm your heart to the beauty and

wonder of Hashem’s world.

Facilitator: Adiella Shem Tov

Morah Adiella has a BFA in Art Education with a

specialization in Project Based Education. She has

been teaching for 13 years and loves to incorporate

adventure and self-motivated learning into all her

teaching. Adiella is a fine artist, a singer/songwriter,

and a recording artist.

Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-

Mathematical, Musical, Kinesthetic, Naturalist,

Existential, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal

Driving Question: How can connecting with the

elements develop a sense of wonder for creation?


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9. CodeKids: Robotics And Video Game

Programming

Have you ever played a video game and wished you

could build one yourself? Are you a Lego lover who

would love to bring your creations to life? Discover how

to write a program (a series of instructions) to make

your computer or robot follow your commands. (It’s so

cool!) Learn to follow a Lego design blueprint to

construct robots that use interlocking gears.

Remember, your robot will not be able to do your

homework for you!

Facilitator: Rivka Heisler

Rivka Heisler, mother of 4 Lego crazy kids, has built

countless constructions. As SAR’s Technology

Integrator she knows several computing languages:

LegoNxt, Scratch, Enchanting. In an educational cohort

at MIT Rivkah learned more about teaching Scratch to

elementary school students. She wishes she could play

video games as well as she can program them.


Mathematical, Spatial, Kinesthetic

Driving Question: How can we write clear

directions that computers can follow and follow

directions to build a specified construction?


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10. TOP SECRET: Say It With Sign

Can you really speak without using your voice? Come

listen with your eyes & let your fingers do the talking.

Discover how fun & easy it is to learn American Sign

Language. We’ll start with basic vocabulary and

fingerspelling, then develop our conversation skills as

we build fluency. Explore how, when, and why sign

language began. Discover the power of visual

expression and this wonderful and creative way to

communicate with others. Develop the tools necessary

to communicate with the deaf and hard of hearing.

Most of all, empower yourself by learning this visual

language and you can teach others to sign with you.

Facilitator: Lauren Lieberman

Lauren Lieberman holds an M.A. in Cognitive Studies

in Education from Teachers College as well as a B.A.

in Economics & Religion from Columbia University.

She taught at the elementary & high school level in

liberal arts and sciences. Her current interests are in

developing student awareness of the deaf and

disabled population, as well as exploring the benefits

of sign language for the realm of special education.

Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Kinesthetic,

Interpersonal

Driving Question: How can sign language get us

thinking about spoken language, connect us with

others, and develop our communication

skills?


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11. Graphic Design Institute: What If

Picasso Had An iPad? Using Art Apps That

“Real” Artists Use

With iPads we will paint, sketch, and print our artwork

while delving into and exploring art apps like ArtRage.

Did you know that with art apps you can use a virtual

brush and enhance digital images? Imagine what van

Gogh’s Starry Night might have looked like if he used

apps to paint this masterpiece? Let’s explore the work

of various artists and their techniques to imagine what

the design and composition of their art might be if they

were living in the 21st Century and had an iPad. Come

create computer generated masterpieces of your very

own. Perhaps you will choose to put them on gallery-

display!

Facilitator: Debby Schloss

Debby Schloss, a veteran SAR faculty member will be combining her love of art and computers in “What If Picasso Had An iPad?” When Debby isn’t at SAR Academy, she loves spending family time trekking around Manhattan or tiyuling around Israel.

Multiple Intelligences: Spatial, Intrapersonal

Driving Question: How can we as digital artists

transform the way we look at and create art in the

21st Century?


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12. Drumming And The “World” of Percussion Group

What is percussion? What kinds of instruments are considered percussion instruments? What different kinds of percussion are used around the world? This is a hands-on and unique approach to studying rhythm in all its forms. Let’s make music as we explore rhythms and musical instruments from diverse cultures and explore the history of percussion, from ancient times to today. We will play on congas, shakers, cowbells, tambourines, hand drums, keyboards, and more. Let’s apply what we discover to create a percussion instrument of your very own using a variety of materials. Then we’ll record a CD of ourselves playing an original percussion piece that we write together.

Facilitator: David Glazer

David Glazer has a Masters in Educational Admin. from

Fordham U and recently completed a certificate

program in Experiential Jewish Education from YU.

David also studied at Jerusalem School of Cantorial Art

& Music and is a regular Baal Tefillah. David has been

musical director at Camp Moshava for 14 years and

enjoys singing, playing keyboard, guitar, and

harmonica. He is now learning to play the bagpipes.

Multiple Intelligences: Musical, Kinesthetic,

Interpersonal, Intrapersonal

Driving Question: How can drumming and

percussion instruments tell a story?


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13. Improv Theater Arts Ensemble

Do you love theater and improv? Are you creative?

Would you like to know the secrets and tricks of the

improv trade? In this cluster, you will improve your

storytelling skills, develop techniques to think quickly

on your feet, explore the craft of Improv, and become

more creative. This spirited, fun cluster is designed for

anyone who wants to improve teamwork and

communication skills, develop the ability to take risks,

and work at overcoming shyness. You will learn how to

be more spontaneous, trusting, and cooperative, and

how to listen in a fun, creative atmosphere. Come

laugh out loud with this improvisational fun!

Facilitator: Melissa Bulman

Melissa Bulman is the proud mother of SAR children, Ariella and Avishai. For the past two years she has visited our Theater Improv Cluster as a guest expert. With a BA in Theater and an MA in Drama Therapy from N.Y.U., her specialty and love is improvisation, and she is thrilled to be able to lead this year’s Cluster. She is really looking forward to working together to create a fun and supportive space to laugh, learn how to think on your feet, and connect with others!

Multiple Intelligences: Kinesthetic, Linguistic,

Interpersonal, Intrapersonal

Driving Question: How can we work as a group

while still maintaining our individual sense of

humor and creativity?


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14. Augmented Reality Adventure Group

Augmented Reality. What’s that? Augmented

Reality lets you turn ordinary things around you into

triggers to reveal secret treasures of digital information.

Scan an innocent looking picture of a person and watch

the person talk to you. Scan a movie poster and see

the trailer. We will use the app Aurasma and an iPad to

create an Augmented Reality display generated from

our work as roving digital reporters. iMovie will be used

to film our interviewees and create an Augmented

Reality byte (an aura) from the questions we decide to

ask people around the school. Their “live” responses

will be located all around the Academy on

posterboards. Look out SAR! Augmented reality is

changing the way we will view the world. Come join

the adventure!

Facilitator: Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg

Rabbi Rosenberg is an author, congregational rabbi,

and educator who loves technology.


Mathematical, Interpersonal

Driving Question: How can we as digital enquirers

enhance our environment?


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15. Junior MasterChef: Nutritious Snacks

Edition

Are you interested in discovering which ingredients can

be used to create delicious, nutritious snacks? Are you

wondering which vegetable besides potato would make

good chips? Do you want to get creative with food?

Then join Junior MasterChef: Nutritious Snacks Edition

to explore these questions and more. There’s

chemistry and science and nutrition concepts in food

preparation . We’re going to experiment with and

compare and contrast sprouted flour and regular flour

as well as various sweeteners, including palm sugar

and dried fruit paste. Not only will the recipes we follow

and innovate with be nutritious, they will also be

delicious! Come create snacks and treats that kids will

love, including you!

Facilitator: Beth Schwartz

SAR mom Beth Schwartz is interested in finding

delicious and nutritious snacks for kids. She is excited

to share her passion for this with our students and

making discoveries together.


Mathematical, Naturalist, Interpersonal

Driving Question: How can we use and combine

ingredients to create healthy snacks that also are

delicious?


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16. Project Adventure: Team Building

Through Physical Challenges

Individuals are usually more capable (mentally,

emotionally, and physically) than they perceive

themselves to be. When given the opportunity to try

and be challenged in a supportive environment,

students will discover excellence within themselves and

each other. Individuals achieve simply by experiencing

the process of team building. Learn skills like listening,

communication, decision-making, leadership, conflict

resolution, and risk taking and teach others. Work with

your peers to complete tasks and challenges like

Group Juggling, group support activities such as

Partner Pull-Up, and cognitive challenges like Traffic

Jam and Minute Mysteries, all while having fun!

Facilitator: Shoshana Cohen

Shoshana Cohen (aka Ms. C) is a Physical Education

assistant teacher and Sports Team Coordinator at SAR

Academy with a degree in Physical Education. She

was Director of Bnei Akiva, NY and NJ, and held

various administrative roles at Camp Moshava. In

those roles, she ran team building activities for children

of all ages.

Multiple Intelligences: Lingistic, Spatial,

Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal

Driving Question: In what ways does team-building

prepare us to meet challenges?


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17. Paint Your HeART Out: Fine Arts Studio

Would you like to work like a fine artist and paint with

on your own professional canvas? Then roll up your

sleeves and come sketch and then paint a landscape in

a traditional style using watercolor mediums and mixed

media. What landscape lays outside SAR or at Wave

Hill? You will paint in both locations. Explore the work

of great impressionist painters through modern artists

to deepen your visual vocabulary and develop your

skill. Explore elements of arts, composition, color

mixing, and your eye for how you look at nature.

Perhaps you would like to display your artwork at Wave

Hill’s Family Art Studio. Come enjoy expressing

yourself at “Paint Your HeART Out.”

Facilitator: Wave Hill Educator Ivy Garcia

Ivy Garcia joined the staff as Family Art Project

Assistant Leader, fall 2013. Ivy worked as Family

Programs Coordinator/Artist Educator at El Museo del

Barrio, where she planned and organized art-making,

storytelling, musical performances and gallery tours for

families and groups, and at the Lower East Side

Tenement Museum, where she led museum and

neighborhood walking tours.

Multiple Intelligences: Spatial, Intrapersonal,

Naturalist

Driving Question: How can we as landscape artists

deepen our appreciation for our beautiful world?


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18. PC Builders’ Academy How do computers work? What’s inside of them? Are you curious about what makes computers intelligent? Would you like to build a brand new computer? Let’s explore what it takes to actually assemble a personal computer and figure out how to build a working one from scratch. Understand what makes computers connect and have the hands-on experience of building those connections. Discover how to upload software to PCs and then run them. Come have fun and express your passion for computers and technology in PC Builders’ Academy. Warning! Mastering this cluster will keep you busy with family and friends!

Facilitator: Caleb Fitzsimmons

Caleb is part of SAR’s tech team and has worked in the

computer industry for the past 20 years. This career

reflects his passion for technology. Caleb has built

many computers from scratch and enjoys sharing the

excitement and fun of building a PC from the ground up

with our students.


Spatial, Kinesthetic

Driving Question: How can we as computer

technicians build working computers for someone

else’s benefit?


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19. STEM Wonderworks: The Science Of

Toys

Energy, Physics, Chemistry . . . .Toys! Do you love

exploring science and doing experiments? Do you ever

wonder what makes toys work? We will explore how

science is in toys and how toys can be science. Let’s

build or take apart several popular toys and explore the

mechanics inside: forces, motion, density, buoyancy,

and more! Let’s see what’s behind all that piece of fun!

What if you used the results of your experiments to

think of an original plaything? With your recently

acquired knowledge you may want to sketch a design

for a new toy that includes science principles. Spark

your imagination by seeing what happened when one

motivated child built “Cain’s Arcade.” Could your design

be the next big craze in toys?

Facilitator: Jennifer Sokol

Jennifer Sokol is our Program Coordinator and Middle

School Science Teacher with a Masters Degree in

Science Education. She loves hands-on science

experiments and delving into the scientific mysteries

found in all aspects of life.


Linguistic, Naturalist, Spatial

Driving Question: What are toy designers thinking?


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20. BRAINTEASERS Think Tank

Do you like to eat "esgg sgeg gegs gsge" for

breakfast?

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your room?

Let's stretch our brains as we explore, solve, and

create brainteasers! What makes puzzles challenging

and challenges puzzling? We will sharpen our brains

by focusing on “brainteaser skills” such as deductive

reasoning, classification, and perspective. Then, we will

use these skills to create our own puzzles!

Facilitator: Shira Irwin

Shira Irwin is completing a Masters Degree in General

and Special Ed at Bank Street College. She has fond

memories of spending Shabbat meals and long car

rides playing math and word games with her family.


Mathematical, Spatial

Driving Question: Can we discover what makes

brainteasers fun and interesting, and use that

information to create brainteasers for students our

age?


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21. Kilometer Kids Company

Calling young athletes! Come develop your technique

at running with a major focus on fun while at SAR’s

field and on the HS’s oval track! The activities will

inspire a love for running and being active, and

promote a healthy lifestyle. With running, consider the

basics of proper form, stride, stretching, running

etiquette, hydration, and cool-down techniques. From

speed, starts, passing baton in relays, fun running

games, intervals, some longer runs, and simple body

conditioning for core strength (and the importance of

that in running) you will experience this and more in the

world of Kilometer Kids! Develop fitness, confidence,

and build teamwork. Discover inspirational stories of

track stars including the story of Wilma Unlimited.

Maybe even decide with this Cluster to run for a cause.

Bring your running shoes!

Faciltator: Reena Cohen

Reena is part of the 3rd grade team. She has run

competitively and has experience coaching track. She’s

excited to share her passion for running with our kids!

Multiple Intelligences: Kinesthetic, Interpersonal,

Intrapersonal, Spatial, Naturalist

Driving Question: How can we as athletes promote

a healthier lifestyle for ourselves and others?


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22. The Tzahal Project: Making A Difference

One Soldier At A Time

What happens when you go into the Israeli army? Is it cool being a chayal? Is it hot wearing a uniform and boots? How’s the food? What do chayalim use as a pillow? How many push-ups do they need to be able to do? How many can you do? Find out what goes into training a soldier and how a person gets ready to serve in Tzahal. Do you wonder what soldiers miss most from home and how you might be able to help? We will hear from young people who served in Tzahal, from SAR parents of chayalim serving right now, and from someone who runs an organization that helps soldiers. Let’s discover what our chayalim do to keep Israel safe and what we can do to give back to them. We’ll brainstorm thoughtful ways to thank them for protecting our country including baking for them, raising money to supply them with what they need, being creative with technology to be in touch with them, and more.

Facilitator: Tova Gilbert

Tova has joined our 3rd grade team after graduating

from Queens College with a degree in psychology. She

has visited Israel many times and is excited to share

her love of Israel and concern for chayalim with our

students.

Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Interpersonal,

Existential

Driving Question: How can we as thoughtful givers

design a plan to help members of Tzahal?


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23. Multimedia Studio: Monoprints, Photo

Transfer And Paper Design

What do Matisse, Picasso, Jean Arp, Ezra Jack Keats,

and now you, have in common? Multimedia works of

art! Did you know that this technique was first used

when paper was invented in China? Did you know

collage can include monoprints, a form of printmaking

that has images and lines that can only be made once,

a technique used by Rembrandt and Degas? Or that it

can also include photographs that are transferred onto

a canvas? We’ll paint our own paper, create texture in

it, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! Discover

how paper is made. Combine unusual papers,

monoprints, photographs, and words to create

multimedia artworks for display. Think big. Think

surprising. Think fun.

Facilitator: Chani Jaskoll

Morah Chani Jaskoll, a professional artist, has been

SAR’s art teacher for many years. Her personal

passion lies in bringing the beauty of art to all children

through experimenting with different mediums.

Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Spatial,

Kinesthetic, Intrapersonal

Driving Question: How can our work as multimedia

artists impact positively on our world?


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24. i-Book Publishing Company:

Photographs And Memories*

Tell your personal story in a creative way! Do you have

photographs of a time or place or people that you

cherish? Would you like to create a photo book of that

favorite part of your life? Then you will enjoy using an

on-line publishing program to turn your favorite

memories into a custom-made book! Explore various

ways to arrange your photographs in a unique layout,

design and embellish your backgrounds, and add some

text. Come preserve and publish in the Photographs &

Memories Enrichment Cluster!

Facilitators: Beth Pepper & Alana Gelnick

Morah Beth, General Studies Principal, has a passion for stories and books that chronicle people’s lives and record personal as well as collective history. Morah Alana, Bank Street Reading Specialist, looks to capture special moments throughout her life. She found designing photo books makes memories come alive and is a way to revisit them over and over again.

Multiple Intelligences: Spatial, Linguistic,

Intrapersonal

*25-35 personal photographs related to a theme are

required. Photos need to be brought in digitally on

a USB flash drive.

Driving Question: How can pictures tell a story?


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25. Design Detectives: Adventures In

Architecture

Do you ever wonder about the buildings you see?

When were they built? Why do they look a certain way?

What are all of those interesting features called? Have

you ever thought about how you would design a

building of your own? Come discover basic design

elements of building structures and consider the

process of designing a building. We’ll take walks in the

neighborhood to explore the architecture around SAR,

and sketch buildings, explore building materials

through observation and “rubbings.” Perhaps you

would like to create a unique building of your own or

with members of your cluster!

Facilitator: Danny Hammerman

SAR Grandparent, Danny Hammerman, became an

architect after graduating from Cooper Union. He is

president of his own architectural firm and is excited to

share his expertise with our students.


Mathematical, Spatial, Kinesthetic, Interpersonal

Driving Question: How can we as architectural

designers create living spaces to meet various

needs?


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26. Institute For Sports Science: Exploring

Human Movement

Who is your favorite athlete? What makes the top

athlete so much better than others in their sport? Are

you interested in the human body, its muscles and

bones? Have you ever wondered about the physiology

of muscles and how they work and which muscle

groups to concentrate on for specific sports? If you

answered yes to any of the above questions, then join

us for “Sports Science: Exploring Human Movement.”

Analyze outstanding plays by your favorite athletes,

and show your friends how those best in the game

make a difference.

Facilitator: Ken Gleason

Mr. Gleason has been around sports and athletes his

entire life. He is a former Division I baseball player at

Manhattan College and current basketball and baseball

coach on the high school level. He looks forward to

sharing his love of athletics with our students.

Multiple Intelligences: Naturalist, Kinesthetic,

Interpersonal

Driving Question: How can what we discover about

athletes help us understand how to achieve

greatness?


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Student Selection Form For Enrichment Clusters

We are asking the children to think about the 3 Enrichment

Clusters they are most interested in attending. In reading

through our selections with your child, please guide him or

her in recognizing how he/she might be interested in several

different clusters. For example, if your child has logical-

mathematical intelligence (Logic Smart) then “Brainteasers

Think Tank,” “STEM Wonderworks: The Science of Toys,” or

“Augmented Reality Adventure Group” might be exciting

Cluster selections. Or, if their interest lies in the naturalist

arena (Science Smart) then perhaps he or she would be

drawn to “EcoDetectives Consortium,” “Junior Masterchef:

Nutritious Snacks Edition,” or “Kilometer Kids Company.”

It is also OK to explore new disciplines when it is compelling

for your child.

Please make 3 selections on the online form by

Sunday, September 28th, after which date some

Enrichment Clusters will become filled.

Every student is guaranteed a place in one of his or her

three selections. If only one selection is made, we

cannot guarantee placement in that Enrichment Cluster.

Students will receive their cluster registration prior to

the first session.

If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Marson,

our Schoolwide Enrichment Program Coordinator, at

[email protected] or 718-548-1717 x 1212.


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“Every child should have the

chance to be exceptional

without exception.”

~Dr. Joseph Renzulli

Phone: 718-548-1717

Fax: 718-601-0082

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