DCMO BOCES
Elementary Summer School 2008 Class Offerings

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Class Schedule

Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 31 (No classes on Fridays)

 

 

Reading Skills

The goal of this class is to develop an individualized program for students who need help with English Language Arts. Classroom activities will enhance reading practice. THIS IS A FOUR-WEEK CLASS.

Math Skills

Basic and higher level math skills will be the focus of this class. Students will be exposed to a variety of materials to reinforce math concepts. THIS IS A FOUR-WEEK CLASS.

 

Two-Week Enrichment Class Offerings

Creating Masks and Puppets

Students will create puppets and masks from a variety of materials. At the end of the session, students will share a short puppet play with parents and students as our audience.

Drawing

Students will draw: items from nature, still life, self portraits, gesture, landscapes, optical illusions, illustrations and more using a variety of mediums (drawing tools).

Explore Technology

Explore the wonders of technology and have FUN while learning Cyberstuff! SMART® Boards, recording and editing with the computer and iPod®, podcasting, Kidspiration® software and much more! Experience the possibilities!

¡Español!

Learn some Spanish this summer! Basic words, numbers, colors, conversation, listening and speaking, etc.will be introduced through songs, games, activities and projects to make.

It's Alive! It's Alive! Story Telling

Want to learn how to make a story come to life?  Who doesn’t! Come on in to this story telling hub and you will find stories that have a pulse, a heartbeat and blood circulating – they come ALIVE!  You will find a story that you love and learn how to use voice, character dialog, facial expressions, repetition and exaggeration to give your story life.  With lots of class practice, you will then perform your story for an audience. Our relaxed atmosphere will teach you to reach your audience with your own version of a childhood favorite.  Guest speakers and virtual field trips. - join us…don’t let the stories die!

Paper Study

This course will explore all aspects of paper in the arts.  Projects will include:  paper making, Origami, box collage, Kirigami, paper airplanes, celluclay, paper weaving, paper sculptures, scratch paper and more!

Poetry Beyond Form!

Poetry writing is an art form.  This class will explore different forms of poetry and poets.  Students will produce their own poems and create a book of poetry.  Poetry writing improves student creativity, imagination and expression.  Students will need to be ready to exercise the creative side of their brain with poetic forms and expressive language.  Students will leave with a notebook of their creations!

Rah, Rah Reptiles

Learn all about reptiles…What is a reptile?  Where do they live?  What do they look like?  What do they eat?  How do they behave?  A “snake hunt” might be fun!  Sign up and let’s find the answers to these questions…

Sensational, Simple Scrapbooking Did you know you can use ordinary objects like paper bags and school folders to create scrapbooks?  Even simple paper folding can be used to make a scrapbook!  Come learn how in this fun class where you can cut, color, fold, stamp and design to help you share and preserve your favorite memories.
Theater for Fun Students will put on a small play, creating props, learning lines, making costumes and scenery.  At the end of each session the group will present the play to parents and the other students.

 

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