Friday, May 22, 2015

1st Grade: Masks

African Masks 

-Symmetry 

-Pattern 

-Multicultural Art 


African masks are worn to:

-Celebrate a wedding

-Welcome a new baby

-Wish good luck to the crops

-Celebrate a child becoming an adult

-Tell a story
  

First grade students carefully cut out geometric shapes to create a face for the mask.

Each mask is symmetrical.

An animal texture pattern was added to the top and bottom of each project.



We enjoyed listening to African music and playing a variety of instruments.


The students also made an African play mask to take home.



We're celebrating Art, Music, and Multicultural learning! 


Monday, May 18, 2015

Summer Art Application

Summer Enrichment 2015
Mr. Giannetto is teaching two courses:
Animals in Art
Art and the Ocean
Burlington Township School District’s Summer Enrichment 2015 Program
The Burlington Township Board of Education is planning to offer a Summer Enrichment Program to children of Township residents currently in grades 1-8.  No credit will be offered for the completion of these courses and the enrichment courses are unrelated to the regular school program.  Enrichment course guide and registration form will be posted on our web page the week of May 11th.
The Summer Enrichment Program will be held July 6th -July 31st and is tentatively scheduled from 8:00am to 11:50am, Monday through Friday at the Burlington Township Middle School at Springside.  Each course will be one hour and fifty minutes in length:
·        Session I     8:00am-9:50am   
·        Session II   10:00am-11:50am  
Transportation will be provided daily for arrival at 8:00am and departure at 11:50am.  NO TRANSPORTATION is provided at 9:50am or 10:00am. If you select ONLY one session you must provide transportation AT LEAST one way.
The tentative fee* for each class will be $225.  Payment in full must be submitted with the application.  Applications received without payment will be returned.  Please make checks payable to the “Burlington Township Board of Education.”  Completed applications and payment must be returned in person or by mail to The Center for Education, Hopkins Building, P. O. Box 428, Burlington, NJ 08016 by Monday, June 1, 2015.
Seats will be filled on a “first come, first served” basis.  Please include a second choice of class for each session for which you wish to register.  Classes with fewer than 8 enrolled students WILL BE CANCELLED and monies returned. If after registering, you find your child is required to attend the Academic Reinforcement, Literacy Academy or Extended School Year Summer Program, your check will be returned in full.
This program is open to children who reside in Burlington Township.  Please share this information with other Township residents whose children do not attend Burlington Township schools.  If you have any questions, please contact The Center for Education, Burlington Township Board of Education, 609-387-3955, ext. 2066 or by emailing Isabel Lynton ilynton@burltwpsch.org.
* A reduction in tuition toward an enrichment course is given based on the following:
Students that qualify for free lunch receive a $10 discount ($215/course).
Students that qualify for reduced lunch receive a $5 discount ($220/course).  


Summer Enrichment Application 2015


Session I     8:00am-9:50am Session II   10:00am-11:50am

Courses with fewer than 8 enrolled students as of June 1st  will be cancelled and fees refunded if no other course options are available.

Course
Teacher
Session
Grades

SESSION I



Animals in Art
Giannetto
I
1-3
Floor Hockey
Caracci
I
1-3
Literacy and Technology
David
I
7-8
Musical Theater Workshop
Ferguson
I
5-8
STEM Exploration
Lex
I
3-5
Summer Mud
Lubrano
I
4-6
Summer Science Explorers
Quinn
I
4-6
Spanish Fun
Ryan
I
4-6
Team Sports and Recreation
Williams
I
6-8

SESSION II



Art and the Ocean
Giannetto
II
1-3
Floor Hockey
Caracci
II
4-7
Literacy and Technology
David
II
7-8
STEM Exploration
Lex
II
6-8
Summer Glee Project
Ferguson
II
5-8
Spanish Fun
Ryan
II
1-3
Summer Science Explorers
Quinn
II
1-3
Super Summer Mud
Lubrano
II
6-8
Team Sports and Recreation
Williams
II
3-5

SUMMER 2015 ENRICHMENT COURSE BY GRADE LEVEL

Grade
Session I
Session II



1 and 2
Animals in Art
Art and the Ocean

Floor Hockey
Spanish Fun


Summer Science Explorers



3
Animals in Art
Art and the Ocean

Floor Hockey
Spanish Fun

STEM Exploration
Team Sports and Recreation


Summer Science Explorers



4  
Summer Mud
Floor Hockey

Spanish Fun
Team Sports and Recreation

STEM Exploration


Summer Science Explorers




5
STEM Exploration
Floor Hockey

Musical Theater
Summer Glee Project

Summer Mud
Team Sports and Recreation

Spanish Fun


Summer Science Explorers




6
Musical Theater
Floor Hockey

Summer Mud
Summer Glee Project

Spanish Fun
Super Summer Mud

Team Sports and Recreation
STEM Exploration

Summer Science Explorers




7  
Musical Theater
Summer Glee Project

Team Sports and Recreation
Super Summer Mud

Literacy and Technology
STEM Exploration


Literacy and Technology


Floor Hockey  



8
Musical Theater
Summer Glee Project

Team Sports and Recreation
Super Summer Mud

Literacy and Technology
STEM Exploration


Literacy and Technology




Summer Enrichment 2015 Course Descriptions
Applications and Registration Fees due June 1st
(visit www.burltwpsch.org or email ilynton@burltwpsch.org for more info)

Animals in Art  (Grades 1-3) Mr. Giannetto  Session I
Explore the animal world through art! Each project is focused on a different animal.  Create clay birds, origami pets, wooden wild animals, zoo paintings, 3-D dinosaurs and more!

Art and the Ocean  (Grades 1-3) Mr. Giannetto  Session II
Explore all the ocean has to offer!  All art projects are focused on the ocean theme.  Create clay fish, 3-D boats, seashell paintings, seahorse mobiles, shark art, tropical fish mosaics, origami whales, and more!

Floor Hockey (Grades 1-3 and 4-7) Mr. Caracci  Sessions I and II
Helmets are required to play.  The students will receive game-ready skills instruction, coordination drills and real-action games.  The students will be exposed to real-game scenarios & tips for successful teamwork.

Literacy and Technology (Grade 7-8)  Mr. David- Sessions I and II
This course is designed to allow  students to transition  away from “pen and paper” literacy and into “technological literacy” in fun and innovative ways.  Students will explore online resources to connect with texts and build 21st century reading skills to prepare them for the rigor they will encounter in high school  

Musical Theater Workshop  (Grades 5-8) Mrs. Ferguson- Session I
Students will learn about the different aspects of musical theater; from auditions, rehearsals, dancing, singing, costumes, to staging.  The course will culminate in a production of Annie Jr. which will be performed for family, friends, and other students attending the summer enrichment courses.
*Exiting grade 8 students are welcome.

Spanish Fun (Grades 4-6 and 1-3) Ms. Ryan Sessions I and II
This course will incorporate literature, music, movement, games and projects to give students an exposure to Spanish language and culture.  Exposure to a second language assists students in many ways including boosting memory and brain power, gaining flexibility and appreciation for cultures, building self confidence and improving primary language skills.

STEM Exploration (Grades 3-5 and 6-8) Mr. Lex  Sessions I and II
The STEM Exploration course will feature many hands-on activities and experiments that involve building, problem solving, creating and tinkering.  Be investigating and creating, we will explore the fields of science, technology, and engineering.

Summer Glee Project (Grades 5-8) Mrs. Ferguson  Session II
The Summer Glee Project is an opportunity to improve your singing skills throughout the summer while singing some of the hit songs from the popular TV show Glee.  We will work on the basics of using your singing voice, reading music, and the fun of making music in a group where everyone is committed to learning and making music together. *Exiting grade 8 students are welcome.

Summer Mud  (Grades 4-6) Mrs. Lubrano  Session I
Turn a lump of clay into a beautiful work of art while having lots of fun!  Be introduced to the magic of clay!  Learn various techniques like pinching, coiling and slab building.

Summer Science Explorers  (Grades 1-3 Session II and 4-6 Session I ) Ms. Quinn
Do you love science and science activities?  If so, Summer Science Explorers is the place you will want to be this summer! Come have fun with us as we explore the wonders of science through discovery and experimentation.  Each summer we offer new and exciting activities!

Super Summer Mud (Grades 6-8) Mrs. Lubrano  Session II
This fun course is for students with some experience in clay.  Students will develop their creativity, and gain confidence all while engaging in the magic of clay.

Team Sports & Recreational Activities (Grades 3-5  Session II and 6-8 Session I) Mr. Williams
This class is designed to challenge students, through physical and organized play and explore the fundamentals and game strategies for activities such as:  Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball/Softball, Golf, and more!  This class offers Wii activities as well as  cooperative learning activities that develop skills to become successful in school and when participating in all sports and activities.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT APPLICATION 2015

Note:  To be eligible for a class, the student must have completed the minimum grade level (listed next to the course title) during the 14-15 school year.  For example, a student completing 2nd grade is not eligible to take a class for students in grades 3-6.  

Payment in full must be submitted with the application.  Applications received without payment will be returned.  Seats will be filled on a “first come, first served” basis. Some classes fill quickly!  You are encouraged to return this form and payment as soon as possible.  Applications will be accepted through  June 1, 2015
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                   Return to Isabel Lynton in Center for Education by June 1, 2015.
In the event the first choice class is full (or canceled due to lack of enrollment), please list a second choice class for each session your child will attend.  Every effort will be made to place students in their first choice.  
Sessions run Monday-Friday from July 6th-July 31st

Session I:  1st Choice:_______________ 2nd Choice:__________________
Session II: 1st Choice:_______________ 2nd Choice: __________________

Child’s Name:_____________________________ Current Grade:_____

What school does your child attend? _______________________________

Parent’s Name:________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________

Home Phone:___________________ Cell Phone:___________________

Parent Email: _________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: (name and number)_____________________________

Transportation is limited to arrivals at 8:00 AM and departures at 11:50 AM.  There is no bus transportation between Session I and Session II. PLEASE NOTE:  If your child takes only a Session I class, you are required to pick him or her up at 9:50 AM.  If your child takes only a Session II class, you must drop him or her off at 10:00 AM.

Please sign next to ALL appropriate statements:
Parent will provide transportation to program. ___________________
Parent will provide transportation from program. ___________________

Bus will provide transportation to program (approx. 7:40am pickup) _______________
Bus will provide transportation from program (approx. 12:15pm drop off)  ___________

Must include payment with application.
Total Included _______
Check or Money Order Number_____________