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G O G R A F T O N , G O G R E A T !

Course Offerings

for

Grades 5-8

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Summer School Administrator:

Marty Armato Summer School Coordinator:

Shareen Mortag (262) 376-5728

Summer School Principals (262) 376-5800 Nathan Joynt (June 22-July 2) Karen Noel (July 6-July 16) Craig Gunderson (July 20-July 30)

Administrative Assistant: Kara Cain (262) 376-5407 Office Hours:

7:30 am - 4:00 pm (closed on Fridays starting the week of June 15)

LOCATION All enrichment classes and K-8 academic classes will be held at John Long Middle School. Early Childhood , Kindergarten Readiness and Safety Town classes will be held at Woodview Elementary School. All high school classes will be at Grafton High School.

REGISTRATION Registration opens on March 23. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and registrations are entered randomly by date received. Any registration forms received early will be held until March 23 and then entered randomly. Registration forms and payment may be mailed or dropped off in person at the District Office, 1900 Washington Street, Grafton. Registration ends on May 19.

DAILY ROUTINE Parents are asked to bring their pre-K through grade 5 students to the JLMS All Pur-pose Room (cafeteria) for their first class. Pre-K students will then be escorted to and from Woodview Ele-mentary for their classes. When your child’s summer school day is over, please plan on picking up him/her from the JLMS All Purpose Room. If you plan on having your child walk home, please inform the summer school teacher or principal.

TRANSPORTATION/DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP PROCEDURES No transportation is provided for summer learning. Parents must make arrangements for timely drop-off and pick-up. Parents of young stu-dents (pre-K to grades 3) should park in the east lot of JLMS and use door #3 for entrance and exit to and from summer school. Older students may be picked up or dropped off in front of JLMS.

FEES Some courses have a class fee for supplies. Fees indicated in this brochure are for Grafton school district residents. Additional charges apply for non-resident students. For information on non-resident student fees, contact the Summer School office at (262) 376-5407. If a student drops a class after the start of summer school, fees will not be refunded. A $20 fee will be charged for checks returned due to insuffi-cient funds.

REFUNDS Refunds will be given for classes canceled by the district due to staff availability or student enrollment.

CLASS SIZE The district reserves the right to limit the number of students in a class or to cancel any classes in which student enrollment is too low.

NEW THIS YEAR The district is pleased to offer new courses from our RISE (Reaching Individual Student Excellence) program. These courses are academically rigorous and require strong math and critical think-ing skills. They are designated in the course descriptions with the RISE logo. Students already identified for the RISE program will have priority registration for these classes.

Grafton Summer Learning Academy Information

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2015 Summer Learning Academy Calendar

Session A June 22-25, June 29-30, July 1-2

Elementary and middle school academic classes are during Sessions A and B combined. High school academic classes are during Sessions A, B, and C combined.

Session B July 6-9, July 13-16

Session C July 20-23, July 27-30

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Please see course descriptions on the following pages!

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ACADEMIC CLASS FOR GRADES 6-8 (Teacher recommendation is required)

LEVELED LITERACY INTERVENTION (LLI)

Course # ALLI 10:00 - 11:55 Fee: $ 5 Sessions A and B combined. Class will be held Monday through Thursday on the following dates: June 22-25, June 29-July 2, July 6-9, July 13-16 Location: John Long Middle School

GRADES 5-8 ENRICHMENT CLASSES

BEGINNING GUITAR LESSONS Grade 5-8 (currently)

Learn the basics of guitar playing with an exposure to all genres of music. Students are encouraged (but not required)to bring their own guitar to class.

Course # LGUIT Session A OR Session B 8:00 - 8:55 John Long Middle School Fee: $ 8

BEGINNING ACTING - INTRODUCTION TO THE SHOW Grades 5-8 (currently)

Students will role-play and get an introduction to the fall’s mid-dle school musical. Stage direction, movement, and improvisa-tion are key elements in this class of fun and creativity! The skills and techniques taught during the class will instill the con-fidence and positive thinking needed in order to succeed in the world of acting. The course will culminate with performances at local retirement communities to bring the joy of our craft to the community.

Course # LBEAC Session B 10:00 - 10:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

CREATIVE WRITING Grade 5-8 (currently)

Express yourself in fun and creative ways while improving your reading and writing skills. We will be exploring poetry, mem-oirs, biographies, autobiographies, short stories, and other types of creative writing.

Course # LCRWR Session A 11:00 - 11:55 OR Session B 10:00 - 10:55 John Long Middle School Fee: $ 8

Session A June 22 - July 2 ● Session B July 6-16 ● Session C July 20-30

Remember to register according

to student’s current grade

(2014-15 school year)

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Register according to student’s current grade (2014-15 school year)


INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH, SPEED AND CONDITIONING Current grades 5-6 only

This course is designed to introduce young athletes to strength, speed, agility, and conditioning training. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of movement for speed and agility, body weight training, and cardiovascular training.

Course # LINSSC Weeks of June 22-26, June 29-July 2, and July 6-9 10:30 - 12:00 Grafton High School weight room Fee: $ 20

BEGINNING STRENGTH, SPEED AND CONDITIONING Current grades 7-8 only

Designed for student athletes with little or no prior knowledge or experience in the development of strength, speed, agility and flexibility. This course will place emphasis on the introduc-tion of body weight, free weight exercises, Olympic lifts, flexibil-ity and speed/agility training, as well as an introduction to ath-letic nutrition and principles of rest and recovery. Male and female athletes may sign up for this course. Regular attend-ance is required.

Course # LBSSC Sessions A, B and C combined 10:30 - 12:00 Grafton High School weight room Fee: $ 20

DIGITAL MUSIC Grade 5-8 (currently)

Students will use a variety of iPad, Chromebook, and computer apps to create their own music to share online.

Course # LDIGM Session A 9:00 - 9:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

CROSS COUNTRY JUMP START Grades 5-8 (currently)

Get a head start on this year’s cross country season by joining Coach Zellner and Coach Dimmer for preseason training. We’ll start with a warm-up, do some distance or interval training, and finish with a cool-down and stretching.

Course # LCROSS Session C 8:00 - 8:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!


GRAFTON NEWS CHANNEL Grades 5-8 (currently)

This is your chance to write the news and create your own newscast. A variety of news formats may be used (e.g., all news, sports, weather, etc.). Students will upload and edit our news for family and friends to view.

Course # LNEWS Session B 9:00 - 9:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

INTRODUCTION TO CODING Grades 5-8 (currently)

We’ll use resources at hourofcode.org and Scratch from MIT to create our own projects and share!

Course # LCODE Session B 10:00 - 10:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

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IT’S TIME TO GET GOOGLE-Y Grades 5-8 (currently)

Show off your Google skills! Learn from fellow Googlers! Go beyond “docs” and discover lots of great apps that work within Google Chrome. This class will give you the opportunity to ex-plore all that Google has to offer.

Course # LGOOGL Session A 10:00 - 10:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

INTRODUCTION TO GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Grades 5-8 (currently)

Plan out garden spaces, discover different types of plants, and learn how to successfully maintain gardens. You will have the unique opportunity to brighten up the JLMS property with beautiful plants.

Course # LGARD Session C 9:00 - 9:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

INTRODUCTION TO GOLF Current grades 6 -8 only

This class is an introduction to the game of golf. Classes will be at Edgewater Golf Course in Grafton. Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from the course. In-struction will include reviewing the basic fundamentals such as grip, posture, ball position, and short game. Students will play a round (9 holes) at the end of the two week class. The round will cost $5 per student. The class is taught by Mr. Trottier, varsity boys golf coach at Grafton High School. All ability levels are welcome. Class will not be held on days with inclement weather such as rain and thunderstorms.

Course # LGOLF Session B Current 6th and 7th grade students: 9:00 -10:30 Current 8th grade students: 10:30 - 12:00 Edgewater Golf Course Fee: Students will need to pay the $5 fee on the last day of class at Edgewater. Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation to Edgewater.

MINECRAFT: GAMIFY YOUR LEARNING! Grades 5-8 (currently)

Students will use Minecraft and/or other software to create educational games and true-to-life models.

Course # LMINE Session A OR Session B 11:00 - 11:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

MUSICAL SCENERY DESIGN Grades 5-8 (currently)

We will be painting the colorful backdrops and props for the JLMS fall musical.

Course # LMSD Session C 10:00 - 11:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

MUSICAL SET DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Grades 5-8 (currently)

Students will design and then construct scenic elements and set pieces for the JLMS fall musical production. Based on the needs of the show, students will develop designs for the pieces needed. Students in the class will be listed in the actual pro-gram for the show in the fall as the "Set Construction" team.

Course # LMSDC Session B 8:00 - 9:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!


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Remember to register according

to student’s current grade

(2014-15 school year)

POM-PONS Grades 5-8 (currently)

Enjoy dancing to music with pom-pons? In this class, you will meet new friends and be part of a team as you warm-up, create routines, and learn pom techniques. Come join this high spirit-ed class!

Course # LPOMS Session A 10:00 - 10:55 OR Session B 10:00 - 10:55 OR Session C 9:00 - 9:55 John Long Middle School Fee: $ 6


SCRAP IT! Grades 5-8 (currently)

We will learn basic scrapbooking techniques while scrappin’ everything in sight: cards, album pages, picture frames, shad-ow boxes...the ideas are endless!

Course # LSCRAP Session C 10:00 -11:55 John Long Middle School Fee: $ 30

SO THIS IS MIDDLE SCHOOL Current grade 5 only

This is an introductory course for incoming 6th grade students. We will cover many first week concerns like lockers, lunch, the layout of the school, library, and the important people you need to know. Grading, computer usage and applications, ex-pectations, and study skills will all be covered, along with an-swering all your questions about 6th grade!

Course # LSTMS Session A 9:00 - 9:55 OR Session B 9:00 - 9:55 OR Session C 9:00 - 9:55 John Long Middle School Fee: $ 1

OPEN LIBRARY HOUR Grades 5-8 (currently)

The library will be open and supervised for independent read-ing time, computer use, board games and learning activities. Students with gaps in their scheduled classes will be required to enroll; any other students looking for extra reading and learning opportunities are welcome!

Course # LLIB This course is available in Session A, B, or C at all of the following times: 8:00 - 8:55 9:00 - 9:55 10:00 - 10:55 11:00 - 11:55 pm

(See calendar on pg. 3 and indicate desired session(s) and time(s) on registration form)

John Long Middle School Library Fee: $ 2

SAFETY TOWN TEACHING ASSISTANTS Grades 6-8 (currently)

Student volunteers are needed as teaching assistants for the preschool Safety Town classes. Safety Town promotes posi-tive safety skills by providing lessons on topics such as riding on a bus, crossing the street, wearing seat belts, poison awareness and fire safety. Safety Town is presented by the Grafton Police Department in conjunction with the Grafton Summer Learning Academy. As volunteer instructors, students will assist the teacher and police officer and can earn volun-teer hours. Volunteers will be responsible for approximately four students in the class.

Course # LSTTCH Session A 8:00 - 9:55 OR

10:00 - 11:55 Indicate desired time on registration form Woodview Elementary School (meet first at JLMS)

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SUMMER SING Grades 5-8 (currently)

If you love to sing, come explore an array of singing styles in this summer course. Under the guidance of Mr. Arendt (JLMS Choir director), you will develop your skills and knowledge of musical styles, including pop, jazz, gospel, and folk. Students will sing a cappella, in small ensembles, and in a large group. The course will culminate with performances at local retirement communi-ties to bring the joy of our music to the community.

Course # LSUSI Session B 11:00 - 11:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

TABLE TENNIS FEVER Grades 5-8 (currently)

Come and learn the fun and competitive game of table tennis. We will discuss the rules of singles and doubles play and learn not only the basics, but also work on game strategies and differ-ent paddle techniques. While serving in the military, Mr. Arendt spent a year in Korea where table tennis is a national pastime. He will share the techniques that he learned and will have you catching Table Tennis Fever!

Course # LTTNS Session C 9:00 - 9:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!


VOLLEYBALL Grades 5-8 (currently)

Learn or develop your volleyball fundamentals. Both individual and team strategies will be emphasized.

Course # LVLBL Session C 10:00 - 11:55

John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

WRITING CIRCLES Grades 5-8 (currently)

This course is a creative writing approach that comes from writing scholar and author Jim Vopat. Students will build writing skills, foster creativity, and learn how to give and re-ceive feedback through participating in writing circles.

Course # LWRCR Session A OR Session B OR Session C 8:00 - 8:55 John Long Middle School Fee: $ 2

YARD GAME EXPLOSION Grades 5-8 (currently)

How would you like to be a better cornhole (BAGGO) player at your next family gathering? Does your dad always send your ball flying in croquet? Time to get him back! Learn the rules and work on strategies and techniques of these and other yard games in Yard Game Explosion.

Course # LYARD Session C 8:00 - 8:55 John Long Middle School No fee for this class!

GRAFTON SUMMER LEARNING REGISTRATION 2015

Registration opens on March 23. All classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and registrations are entered randomly by date received. Any registration forms received prior to March 23 will be held and then entered randomly on March 23. Submit one registration form per child. Extra forms are available in each school office and at www.grafton.k12.wi.us.

CONFIRMATION: No confirmation letter will be sent. Your child should be considered registered for the classes listed below unless you are informed by the summer school office of a class being filled or canceled.

OFFICE USE ONLY: Paid by cash Paid by check # __________ Received by _________ Date ___________

Student Name: Male Female

Birthdate: Current Grade: (2014-15 school year)

Current School:

Parent/ Guardian Name:

Home Phone: Emergency Phone:

Street/City/Zip:

Email Address: Parent/Guardian signature:

Course Name Course # Session Course Time Fee

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:

Teacher recommends academic course. Teacher signature:

Student’s special needs:

Student’s allergies:

Please return to: Summer Learning Academy, Attn: Kara Cain, 1900 Washington Street, Grafton WI 53024. Registration deadline is May 18, 2015. Make checks payable to Grafton School District. There will be a $20.00 fee for all checks returned to Grafton School District due to insufficient funds.

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