2019
Kindergarten through Grade 8 June 17 - July 19 Students must register at their grade level during the 2018-2019 School Year
SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURES INFORMATION Dates:
Summer School begins on Monday, June 17 and runs through Friday, July 19. There will be no classes held on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.
Times:
BURLEIGH Incoming Kindergarten - Gr. 2 Early Activity Period: 7:30–8:00
BROOKFIELD CENTRAL Gr. 3 - Gr. 8 Early Activity Period: 7:30–8:15
Class Periods: Period 1: 8:00 – 9:15 Period 2: 9:20 – 10:35 Period 3: 10:40-11:55
Class Periods: Period 1: 8:15 – 9:30 Period 2: 9:35 – 10:50 Period 3: 10:55-12:10
Location:
Incoming Kindergarten, and current K, 1st, and 2nd grade classes will be held at Burleigh Elementary, 16185 Burleigh Place, Brookfield (please register your students at their grade level during 2018-2019 School Year) Current 3rd-8th grade classes will be held at Brookfield Central H.S., 16900 W. Gebhardt Road, Brookfield (please register your students at their grade level during 2018-2019 School Year)
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PROCEDURE THIS YEAR: Registration:
• Registration opens on Tuesday, March 5 at 8:00 am via the Infinite Campus Portal. • For current Elmbrook District students you will log into your Infinite Campus Account and select 18-19 Summer School Registration. Follow the prompts to select your summer school courses. • If you are a new family with a child entering kindergarten in 2019-20, or is currently enrolled at a private school, prior to registration please complete the District’s online enrollment form and provide required verification documents at the Central Administrative Office (deadline Thursday, February 28) • Course placement is by lottery, every student has the same priority in course placement. Registration closes on March 22. Your Summer School Schedule will be posted in your student’s Infinite Campus Account on or about April 8, 2019.
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THIS YEAR: No Registration Fees:
All transportation fees still apply and are are payable upon registration. Transportation fees can be paid on MyPaymentsPlus.
Refunds:
NO BUS REFUNDS are issued once the summer school session has begun.
Open House:
You and your child will be able to come navigate the hallways to see where their classrooms are on Wednesday, June 12, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Staff will be available to answer questions.
Transportation:
Due to the number of students enrolled in Summer School, students are strongly encouraged to use the district bus transportation. Bus transportation is available to all K-8 resident students and Chapter 220 students. Students will board buses at their neighborhood school and be transported to summer school locations depending upon the program they are enrolled in. At the end of the summer school day, students will be transported from summer school locations to their neighborhood site. No home-tohome service. Transportation will be provided for Chapter 220 students attending K-8 Summer School provided they are enrolled in Periods 1, 2, and 3. Bus transportation is not available for students attending only one or two periods a day. If your child receives free or reduced lunch at school, you are eligible for free tuition for bus transportation, you must notify the summer school office to have the waiver applied.
Transportation Fee:
$50/child with a two student fee cap.Please notify the summer school coordinator if you have more than 2 students, the system doesn’t automatically acknowledge the discount.
SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURES INFORMATION CONT. Bus Locations for Morning Pick-Up & Afternoon Drop-Off: Busses will pick-up and drop-off students at each of the following buildings in the District: Brookfield Elem., Dixon, Burleigh, Tonawanda, Swanson, Wisconsin Hills, Pilgrim Park and Brookfield Central. • Pick up and drop off times are TBD • Notification will be sent to parents closer to the start of summer school
Parent Drop-Off:
• Please do not park and leave your vehicle unattended in drop off area. This area is utilized for a quick curbside drop-off and pick-up. • All waiting vehicles will be asked to pull forward as other vehicles leave to relieve congestion. • We ask parents who wish to escort their children in and out of school to please park in designated locations.
Burleigh Elementary Drop Off / Pick Up
Brookfield Central Drop Off / Pick Up
YMCA Summer School Wrap Around Camp:
The West Suburban YMCA & the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County will be offering a Summer School Wrap Around Camp for K-8 grade at Burleigh Elementary School from 12:15-6:00 pm. To participate in the YMCA program, the student must be enrolled in a third period class. 3-day and 5-day options are available each week. For more information about this camp visit online at www.gwcymca.org. You can find the registration form for the YMCA on our website, www.elmbrookschools.org/summerschool. If your child is attending summer school at Brookfield Central High School and will use the YMCA Wrap Around Camp, you must sign up for busing and pay for the bussing fees. Please call 414-454-4660 with questions or for more information. Registration can be completed online at www.gwcymca.org/manageaccount. The YMCA Camp is tax deductible child care, accepts state/3rd party child care assistance (Wisconsin Shares), can be used for flexible spending accounts, and provides FREE afternoon snack.
Early Activity Period: There is a One-time Fee of $50 for early activity period. It begins at 7:30 am with a 50 student capacity, and slots for this opportunity fill fast. Early Activity Period provides supervised time before summer school where students can play board games, inside games, or arts and crafts. Students may attend from 1 to 23 days.
Students With Individual Educational Plans (IEPs):
If you feel your child with a disability may need access to the accommodation provided to them during the school year in their IEP to participate in a summer school course, please contact your child’s case manager to set up an IEP meeting.
CLASSES FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN & CURRENT K-2ND GRADE at BURLEIGH Kindergarten Momentum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Periods 1, 2 & 3: 8:00-11:55
• Incoming Kindergarten Keep learning in motion! This class will provide an opportunity for incoming kindergarten students to learn, reinforce, and secure essential concepts and skills, in a fun and energetic atmosphere. This course runs for the entire 23 days of summer school, 8:00-11:55.
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1st Grade Momentum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Periods 1, 2 & 3: 8:00-11:55 • Incoming 1st Graders This class will provide an opportunity for incoming first grade students to learn, reinforce, and secure the essential concepts and skills in reading, writing and math. This course runs for the entire 23 days of summer school, 8:15-11:55. Math Boot Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 This course will focus on developing addition and subtraction strategies and will provide opportunities to apply these strategies to solve word problems.
Math Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 In this course, students will have opportunities to enrich their mathematical thinking as they investigate mathematical relationships.
Reading Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 This workshop will provide the opportunity for students to read, write, think and talk about books. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format to the whole group, to small groups and to individuals in order to target individual student needs and interests.
Writing Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55
• Grades 1-2 In this course, students will be given the opportunity to enhance their skills by writing, editing and publishing their own work. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format to the whole group, to small groups and to individuals in order to target individual student needs and interests. Students will write in a variety of genres and about topics of their own choosing.
Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 Students will have an opportunity to sketch, draw, sculpt and paint, and make crafts out of scraps of material, buttons or Styrofoam. Have fun making jewelry, edible art, and much more during this arts and crafts adventure.
Board Games for Beginners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 If you love games, then this class is for you. You will learn lots of board and card games that encourage creative thinking and problem solving.
Coding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55
• Grades 1-2 This exciting introduction to coding explores digital resources such as ScratchJr., Tynker and Kodable to inspire creativity and expression, enabling children to create their own interactive projects through coding. Students will leave this course with knowledge of a variety of tools they can use to pursue their coding interest throughout the year.
CLASSES FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN & CURRENT K-2ND GRADE at BURLEIGH Creative Dramatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 Learn some basics of acting and learn to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others. A great class for anyone who has acting talent to develop or someone who just wants to get over the “stage fright” of doing a presentation in front of a group. Presentations are all student-invented, so there will be a lot of opportunity to use creativity and imagination too.
Hands-On Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55
• Grades 1-2 Welcome to the world of Experimentation! Students will investigate many areas of the world of Science and be able to roll up their sleeves and get down and dirty. This class will stimulate each child’s natural curiosity and imagination. Children will be able to question, observe, predict, estimate and experiment.
Introduction to Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55
• Grades 1-2 Join us in exploring the excitement of learning a new language! Stories, crafts, games and songs create a fun and friendly learning environment where students can explore meanings and begin to express themselves. Students’ primary focus will be on listening and speaking, accompanied by opportunities to practice newly learned phrases and words. This Spanish course will open up students’ eyes to Spanish speaking countries and cultures. iVAMOS! Let’s work together and dive into this unique language experience!
Outdoor Exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 Students will spend most of the class period outdoors exploring what nature has to offer. They will enjoy studying about different plant life, animals and animal habitats, maps, camping skills and so much more!
Pom Pom Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 Learn some basic dance moves set to fun music. Use of poms and drill choreography will be taught during this class.
Sports and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 Students engage in fitness activities, obstacle courses, parachute games, relay races, bean bag activities, and team sports such as basketball, soccer, etc.
Designing and Building Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 This class will focus on the STEM design process. Students will work on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking as they build towers, bridges, catapults, marble mazes and more. They will plan, explore, design and build together using science, technology, engineering, and math skills.
Kids Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:00-9:15; Period 2: 9:20-10:35; Period 3: 10:40-11:55 • Grades 1-2 This yoga class is for students of varied abilities and needs. Practice breathing techniques to calm, energize, and balance the nervous system. Practice flowing sequences, poses, restorative yoga and deep relaxation.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 3RD-8TH GRADE at BCHS NEW
Math Problem Solving and Games. . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 3-4 In this course, students will have opportunities to engage in a variety of mathematical experiences that will better equip students to utilize strategies and skills. Students will have opportunities to think more deeply as mathematicians as they work collaboratively to solve problems and play games. Multiplication & Division Boot Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grades 3-5 In this course, students will explore the relationship between division and fractions as well as ways to compare fractional amounts in the context of a real world problem.
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Breakout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 6-8 This course is a blend of language arts, mathematics, and logical reasoning that focuses on the skills to build the riddles and the storyline for an escape room or breakout box. Their objective is to create an engaging story that follows a set of challenging puzzles to “break free” from the box. Students will focus on concept mapping in language arts all the while developing their critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in mathematics. Their logical reasoning skills will be heightened with their puzzle designs as they learn to productively work in a team. Be prepared to have fun and challenge your thinking like never before. 6th Grade Math Compacted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grade 5 In this course, students will investigate key 6th grade math concepts that will serve as a foundation for Math 7. These concepts include: whole number operations, fraction operations, decimal operations, algebra expressions, ratios & rates, and equations & inequalities.
6th Grade Math Boot Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grades 6 In this course, students will review key 6th grade math concepts including: whole number operations, fraction operations, decimal operations, algebra expressions, ratios & rates, and equations & inequalities.
7th Grade Math. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 6-7 • Prerequisite: Students in grades 6 or 7 who are currently enrolled in Math 7 can register for this class In this course, students will investigate key 7th grade math concepts that will serve as a foundation for Pre-Algebra. These concepts include: integer operations, rational number operations, expressions, equations, ratios & proportions, and percents.
Math 7 Accelerated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 5 • Prerequisite: This is for current 5th grade students who have received a recommendation to move from Math 6 to Pre-Algebra next year ONLY. This course was developed to prepare incoming, Talent Development- identified 6th graders who have received a recommendation for Pre-Algebra. The course is designed to bridge the gap between Math 6 and Pre-Algebra. Preparation will focus on the following learning targets; Integers, Solving simple equations, Inequalities, and Proportions. *If you register for this class and your student has not been pre identified, the registration will be invalid.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 3RD-8TH GRADE at BCHS Pre-Algebra Grade 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grade 7-8 • Prerequisite: This course is designed for students grades 7 or 8 who are currently enrolled in Pre-Algebra This course is for a student in 7th or 8th grade currently enrolled in Pre-Algebra. This course helps to review skills that are needed for Algebra I. The focus will be on solving algebraic problems and graphing linear equations using rational numbers. Ratios, proportions, percents, and geometry will be integrated throughout.
Math Pre-Algebra Accelerated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grade 7 This course was developed to prepare incoming 8th graders who’ve already registered for Algebra. The course is designed to bridge the gap between Math 7 and Algebra. Preparation will focus on the following learning targets: Applying and demonstrating understanding of the distributive property; solving a multi-step equation with real numbers; writing and solving equations from story problems; graphing functions – slope, triangle. Variation, rate of change, x&y intercept; solving systems of equations; solving linear inequalities by graphing, substitution and elimination; multiplication & division properties of exponents. Students who enroll in this course should feel comfortable with rigor and an accelerated pace.
Readers Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 3-5 This workshop will provide the opportunity for students to read, write, think and talk about books. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format including whole group, small group and individually in order to target individual student needs and interests.
Writers Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grades 3-5 In this course, students will be given the opportunity to enhance their skills by writing, editing and publishing their own work. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format including whole group, small group and individually in order to target individual student needs and interests. Students will write in a variety of genres and about topics of their own choosing.
Reading Comprehension Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 6-8 The focus of this course is to develop students as readers by having them engage with a variety of literary genres. Specific instruction will focus on basic comprehension skills, analysis of text, textual inferences, and literary responses.
Writing Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 6-8 The focus of this course is to develop students as authors by having them engage with a variety of genres, which may include narrative, argumentative, and informational writing. Specific instruction will focus on leads, organization, elaboration, craft techniques, conclusions, and basic conventions.
Writing As an Author. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 5-8 Authors build their writing on life experiences. Mini-lessons will focus on skills and strategies authors use to develop their ideas into a written product. Each student will develop a story for publication in a class anthology.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 3RD-8TH GRADE at BCHS Adventures in Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 5-8 Explore reporting (newspaper and television), social and other medias while keeping the beat on summer school happenings.
Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grades 3-5 This course is open to all those who would like to explore various media. Students will have an opportunity to sketch, draw, sculpt, paint, and make crafts out of scraps of material, string, buttons or beads. Have fun making one-of-kind works of art during this arts and crafts adventure.
STEM and Building Fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 3-5 This class will focus on the STEM design process. Students will work on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking as they build towers, bridges, catapults, marble mazes and more. They will plan, explore, design and build together using science, technology, engineering, and math skills.
Create Your Own Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 5-8 If you’ve ever had an interest in comics (or manga) this is the class for you. Create Your Own Comics is the first chapter towards a lifelong appreciation of comics. Learn drawing tips and techniques to create your own visually interesting characters. Develop your creative writing skills to create exciting settings and stories for your characters! Marvel at the history of comics and how they evolved into a unique form of art.
Creative Acting and Improv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 3-5 Learn some basics of acting and learn to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others. A great class for anyone who has acting talent to develop or someone who just wants to get over the “stage fright” of doing a presentation in front of a group. Presentations are all student-invented, so there will be a lot of opportunity to use creativity and imagination.
Hands-On Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grades 3-5, 6-8 Welcome to the world of Experimentation! Students will investigate many areas of the world of Science and be able to roll up their sleeves and get down and dirty. This course will stimulate each student’s natural curiosity and imagination. Students will be able to question, observe, predict, estimate and experiment.
Healthy Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 8:15-9:300; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 6-8 Wellness of the mind and body. Learn what goes into a nutritional snack while making and tasting them. Also participate in yoga, stretching, and fun activities to keep you healthy and active.
Just Tech It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30 (6-8); Period 2: 8:15-9:30 (6-8); Period 3: 10:55-12:10 (3-5)
• Grades 3-5; 6-8 Come discover the wide world of technology. Students will gain an assortment of skills such as: keyboarding, coding, making avatars, and editing images to make memes. They will also explore websites like Powtoon, Moovly, Smore, Blabberize, Tour Builder, Voki and many more. Students will have fun creating a variety of technology projects on topics of their interest. They will gain knowledge and experience with technology that will help them in school and everyday life.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 3RD-8TH GRADE at BCHS Learn from the Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 6-8 Come create new works of art using pastels, paint, collage techniques and more, based on the work of famous artists. Projects and artists will be new and different each summer.
Mock Trial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grades 5-8 The verdict is in! The defendant is…… In this class students will learn about courtroom trials, legal terms (arrests, defense, guilt, Miranda warning), and our U.S. legal system. Students will read the background of certain legal cases and divide into prosecution and defense teams. The students will act out the trials of accused persons and prosecute or defend the accused. In addition, we will look at the U.S. Constitution and discuss certain amendments. Students who enroll in this course should have interest in working collaboratively and creatively with others. The course requires high-level thinking and problem solving.
Outdoor Survival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 3-5 Students will spend most of the class period outdoors exploring what nature has to offer. They will enjoy studying about different plant life, animals and animal habitats, maps, camping skills and so much more!
Picture This. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grades 5-8 During “Picture This…” students will be exposed to a variety of photography methods. Students will learn many digital photo techniques including how to intentionally blur an image, framing and composition techniques for naturescapes and how to creatively mount their photographs.
Playin’ the Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 8:15-9:300; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 5-8 It’s not whether you win or lose but HOW you play the game. In this course, students will discover strategies using math, logic, and problem-solving skills to become the champion of the class. Games such as Battleship, Othello, Mancala, Knockout, and Blokus will be the primary tools used to develop strategies and higher-level thinking. Join in the fun and see how you match up against other students in our final tournament.
Wonders of the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 5-8 This course is designed to enrich the social studies curriculum by digging deep into ancient and modern places and structures that are considered world wonders. We will explore how these wonders were built, who built them and why they were built. A study of both history and current information will be covered. Students will have a chance to create their own list of wonders and design their own “8th Wonder”.
Dance and Cheer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 3-5 Students will be introduced to the basics of jazz dance technique while synchronized movements and visual effect of working with pom poms. For those students looking towards trying out for cheer and dance teams.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 3RD-8TH GRADE at BCHS Robotic Exploration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 6-8 Students will look at the various aspects of robotic construction and design. Working in small groups, students will design, build and program different robotic machines to solve a variety of problems. Robots will be judged in a series of friendly competitions with classmates.
Scrapbooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 3-5 We will study scrapbook techniques including titling, framing, captioning, and decorating. The scrapbook will tell the story of a certain event/time in the student’s life, i.e. “Middle School Years!”, “My First Pet”, “Our Summer Vacation”, etc. Each student will select 20 or more personal photos to use in the creation of their own unique keepsake. Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to share favorite memories with friends and treasure them forever.
Sports and Fitness Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grades 3-5; 6-8 Campers engage in outdoor fitness activities, obstacle courses, parachute games, relay races, bean bag activities, and team sports such as basketball, soccer, etc.
Fun with Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10
• Grades 5-8 Students will have an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in fitness and healthy behavior that will improve their overall health and wellness. This will include jogging, proper stretching techniques, improve flexibility, strength training, aerobic exercises and games.
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Just Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 3-5 Students will learn the basics of running, and how eating habits, stretching, form and mindset can aid them in a successful cross country or track season. Students will be given the opportunity to apply these skills off and on the outdoor track Coding Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 5-8 Students will explore the endless possibilities of coding using free and available technologies such as Scratch, Python and Day of Code Resources. This course is open to all students regardless of coding experience and will inspire students to create their own game or app while learning the essential building blocks of programming.
Team Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30 (3-5); Period 2: 9:35-10:50 (3-5); Period 3: 10:55-12:10 (6-8)
• Grades 3-5; 6-8 Students will learn the basics and importance of being part of a team, will participate in trust, team building, and cooperation activities that range from academic, physical and discovery-themed simulations and will learn about real world application of the strategies they have practiced.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 3RD-8TH GRADE at BCHS Chorus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 8:15-9:30; Period 2: 9:35-10:50; Period 3: 10:55-12:10 • Grades 3-8 This course is offered to anyone, grades 3-8, who would like to improve their vocal proficiency. This will be a group chorus class.
Summer Band & String Lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four 30 minute sessions between June 17 and July 19
• Grades 3-8 • Lessons are from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (30 minute - 1x a week) • Please visit google survey to request day and time: Elmbrook Summer School Band and Orchestra Registration This course is offered to anyone, grades 3-8, looking to study privately or in a small group on a band or a string instrument. Space is limited to 180 in Band and 45 in Strings. Summer band and orchestra lessons offer students a chance to improve performance on their instruments, review technique in the summer, and play exciting music that will appeal to their ability and personality. Summer lessons offer students a chance to receive small group professional instruction. Each student will be scheduled for four 30 minute sessions between June 17 and July 19. It is strongly recommended that incoming 6th grade students who are first time band or orchestra members consider signing up for this opportunity. For questions and scheduling please contact Mike Rakowiecki via email at rakowiem@elmbrookschools.org. Time of sessions are grade specific but can be flexible.
COURSES OFFERED AT BCHS FOR 8th GRADE P.E. 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 • 0.5 P.E. Credit • Class held at Brookfield Central High School Students completing the 8th grade may register for this class. Please refer to High School Brochure for more information at www.elmbrookschools.org/summerschool.
Transitioning to High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 2: 10:25-12:55 • Grade 8 • 0.5 Elective Credit • Class held at Brookfield Central High School This course is going to be an interactive learning experience that will provide you with the tools to have a smooth and successful transition to high school by reviewing a variety of strategies, resources, and plans with the goal of making your move to high school seamless and successful. This course will focus on the following skills: • Individual Learning Plans for High School per student • Academic Development (Post-secondary education (WISCAREERS); Four year plans • Culture and Environment (layout of schools, who are your resources, how you can get involved) • Social and emotional support for the transition • Learning strategies (RAP, Cornell notes, Literacy TA strategies in reading, writing, speaking and listening