bfccps summer course catalog 2012

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The Benjamin FranklinClassical Charter

Public School

Summer Course CatalogJuly 2, 2012- August 3, 2012

201 Main StreetFranklin, MA. 02038

(508) 541-3434www.bfccps.org


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BFCCPS 2012 Summer Course CatalogThe Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce the2012 Summer Course Offerings! Classes are offered by BFCCPS faculty and staffmembers.Course Descriptions:The classes are divided by grade level and cover a multitude of topics across allcontent areas. All classes are offered at BFCCPS. A class description, date, time,and minimum/maximum enrollment is listed for each class, as well as the per-classfee. Course fees are determined based on an hourly rate of $10.00 per hour per day,not to exceed $100 per student per course.

Registration Information:Registrations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The registration forms can befound on pages 13-16. Please return the registration form and tuition to BFCCPSmain office no later than May 25th. If you are registering for classes from multipleteachers, please make sure to include one check per teacher. Once the registrationform and tuition have been received by the teacher, they will send you a registrationconfirmation via kidMail and/or email. Classes will be canceled if the minimumregistration is not achieved. All classes must be paid for at the time of registration.No refunds for classes will be processed after June 8th.

Please note that the grade levels listed are for the grade the student willbe entering in the Fall.

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Week Page Number

Week of July 9-13 3-5



Week of July 30-Aug 3 10Music Lessons 10-11

Geometry Class 10

Pre-Algebra Review Class 10

Music Registration 12

General Registration 13-15


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BFCCPS 2012 Summer Course Catalog

Week of July 9-July 13

Welcome to Kindergarten 1: Incoming kindergarten students will get a sneakpeak of a day in the life of kindergarten at BFCCPS! Students will be introduced tomany concepts that will be taught in kindergarten while participating in many funactivities. We will enjoy singing, playing games, reading stories, making art pro-jects, completing experiments, and more!Grade Level: entering KDate and Time: (M-Th) July 9-12 9:00-11:00 AMFee: $80/StudentMinimum Students 5Maximum Students: 20

Teacher: T. Tagen

Book Cooks, Crafts, and More!: This fun (and yummy!) class combines some ofmy favorite things...books, cooking, and crafts! Each day, we will share a storyand then make a delicious snack and cute draft connected to that story. We willalso share other theme-related books and do some other fun activities. (Of courseIll sneak in some reading skills and comprehension, but the kids wont even no-tice because of the fun food and crafts!) Please notify me of any food allergieswhen signing up and I will do my best to accommodate all students.*Please include a $5 materials fee to cover the cost of food.Grade Level: K-4

Date and Time: (M-Th) July 9-12 9:00-11:00 AMFee: $80/Student plus $5 materials feeMinimum Students: 8Maximum Students: 20Teacher: K. LaPlaca

Building Character with 2 Characters-Animals: Each day children will engage ina team- building and/or physical activity, complete a craft, and end with a fun andengaging read-aloud based on the following themes: Animals at the Zoo, Animals onthe Farm, and Animals in the Home.Grade Level: K-2Date and Time: (T-Th) July 10-12 9:00-12:00 noon

Fee: $90/StudentMinimum Students 10Maximum Students: 20Teacher: S Weidman/D. Simpson

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Week of July 9July 13, continued

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Creative Writing Using Art: Artists use their art to tell a story or convey a mes-sage or idea. No two stories are alike. Everyone who looks at art interprets theartists meaning differently. During this class, students will have the opportunityto combine the artwork of Grant Wood (American Gothic), Diego Rivera (The FlowerCarrier), and John Biggers (Family of Six) to create imaginative stories and tales

about the artwork. What is the story behind the artwork? Only your words willtell.Grade Level: 5-8Date and Time: (M-F) July 9-13 9:30-11:30 AMFee: $100/StudentMinimum Students: 4Maximum Students: 10Teacher: A. Ahnert

Save Our Earth Science 1: Spend four days rethinking our environment. UsingKNEX building materials, students will build wind, solar, and water-powered ma-chines. Students generate electricity to operate models as they experiment withrenewable energy systems. In addition to building energy systems, students willcreate PowerPoint presentations to demonstrate their understanding of alternativeenergy. Come investigate ways you can help Save the Earth.Grade Level: 3-6

Date and Time: (M-Th) July 9-12 9:00-11:30 AMFee: $100/Student plus $15 materials feeMinimum Students: 8Maximum Students: 15Teacher: K. Urkevic

Morning PUMP UP!: Get ready for another summer filled with great morningworkouts! As someone who is dedicated to good health and wellness, I am eager torun a group that centers on moving the body! This summer, we will increase ourheart rate through running, kickboxing techniques, and relay races. Some begin-ner yoga techniques will be taught to increase flexibility and balance. Playing ac-tive team games will also be a small part of the club. I look forward to teachingparticipants about healthy snacks and keeping them active! All levels welcome!Please wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.Grade Level: 6-8Date and Time: (M-F) July 9-13 9:00-11:00 AMFee: $100/StudentMinimum Students: No MinimumMaximum Students: No MaximumTeacher: J. Sobin


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Week of July 9-July 13, continued

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Simply Fun Scrapbooking: Each day I will demonstrate several scrap bookingand stamping techniques that the students will then use to create unique and per-sonalized photo scrapbooks. By the end of the week, each student will have acomplete, handmade 20-page 12X12 in. scrapbook of memories. It is helpful tobring some photos with you to class, but you can always add your photos later.Grade Level: 2-8Date and Time: (M-Th) July 9-12 11:00 AM-1:00 PMFee: $80 plus $15 materials feeMinimum Students 8Maximum Students: 20Teacher: K. LaPlaca

GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS!: Body Image. Nutrition. Self-esteem. Stress. These topicsand more are challenges girls face on a daily basis. As the school counselor, I lovebeing in the position to teach our girls necessary skills and talk out frustrating sit-uations., but time can be short during the busy school day! This summer, I amexcited to dedicate a full week to our teenage girls! This group will focus on help-ing teenage girls build self-esteem, improve body image, learn healthy eating, prac-tice relaxation techniques, and discuss topics of their interest/concern, such asfriendships, trust, honesty, increasing academic pressures, internest safety andmore. Conversation topics prior to the group beginning are welcome for considera-tion! Please bring your lunch!

Grade Level: Girls 6-8Date and Time: (M-F) July 9-13 12:30-2:30 PMFee: $100/StudentMinimum Students: No MinimumMaximum Students: No MaximumTeacher: J. Sobin

Star Wars: Would you like to play with Star Wars action figures and toys? Wouldyou like to play Star Wars-themed games and do fun activities all centered aroundthese exciting movies and characters? Then this is the class for you and yourfriends!Grade Level: K-5Date and Time: (M-F) July 9-July 13 1:00-3:00 PMFee: $100/StudentMinimum Students: No MinimumMaximum Students: No MaximumTeacher: L. Canning


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Week of July 16July 20

Building Character with 2 Characters-Hygiene: Each day children will engage ina team-building and/or physical activity, complete a craft, and end with a fun andengaging read-aloud based on the following themes: Hooray for Hygieneand Moreand More Manners.Grade Level: K-2

Date and Time: (T-Th) July 17-19 9:00 AM-12:00 PMFee: $90/StudentMinimum Students: 10Maximum Students: 20Teacher: S. Weidman and D. Simpson

Morning PUMP UP, the younger crowd: This morning workout series is only 3days, geared towards upper elementary students. As someone who is dedicated togood health and wellness, I am eager to run a group that centers on moving thebody! This summer, we will increase our heart rates through running, kickboxingtechniques, relay races, and active team games. I look forward to teaching partici-pants about healthy snacks and keeping them active. Al levels welcome! Pleasewear sneakers and bring a water bottle.Grade Level: 3-5Date and Time: (M-W) July 16-18 9:00-11:00 AMFee: $60/StudentMinimum Students: No Minimum

Maximum Students: No MaximumTeacher: Ms. Sobin

Save Our Earth Science 2Alternative/Sustainable Living: Spend four days re-thinking our environment. Students will learn about the many forms of alternativeenergy and sustainable living by conducting experiments and building energy-related models. Investigations will include passive house design, alternative heat-ing/cooling, and energy alternatives. In addition to exploring our environment,students will create PowerPoint presentations which will demonstrate their under-standing of alternative energy. Come investigate ways you can help Save OurEarth.

Grade Level: 3-6Date and Time: (M-Th) July 16-19 9:00-11:30 AMFee: $100/Student plus $15 materials feeMinimum Students: 8Maximum Students: 15 StudentsTeacher: Mrs. Hollis


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5-6 Summer Reading: If reading is not your idea of summer fun, why not join thissummer reading group and get summer reading done in just four short days?Readers will learn note-taking techniques along with innovative ways to use brainframes to help organize characters, setting, and vocabulary, while reading and pre-paring for the book project.Grade Level: 5-6Date and Time: (M-Th) July 16-19 9:30-11:30 AMFee: $80/StudentMinimum Students: 4Maximum Students: 10Teacher: A. Ahnert

GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS, JR.!: Letting things go. Building trust. Inclusion/Exclusion. These topics and more are challenges girls face in elementary schoolon a daily basis. As the school counselor, I love having the opportunity to extendmy work during the school year into the summer! This session will use games,art, books, role-plays, and discussions to help young girls become empowered,problem-solve, and feel stronger and happier. Conversation topics may includefriendships, trust, social pressures, internet safety, and much more. Any othertopics that are pertinent to your daughter are welcome for consideration! Pleasebring your lunch!Grade Level: Girls 3-5

Date and Time: (M-W) July 16-18 12:30-2:30 PMFee: $60/StudentMinimum Students: No MinimumMaximum Students: No MaximumTeacher: J. Sobin

Candy Creations: Do you have a sweet tooth? Come join me for a week of candy-themed games and mouthwatering treats. We will create projects out of candyand you will become the next Willy Wonka! Friends, neighbors, relativesall arewelcome!Grade Level: K-5

Date and Time: (M-F) July 16-20 1:00-3:00 PMFee: $100/StudentMinimum Students: No MinimumMaximum Students: No MaximumTeacher: L. Canning


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Week of July 23-July 27

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Building Character with 2 Characters: Each day children will engage in a team-building and/or physical activity, complete a craft, and end with a fun and engag-ing read-aloud based on the following themes: Amazing A,B,Csand Fantastic1,2,3s. This class will be modified for students based on their age and abilities.Grade Level: K-2Date and Time: (T-Th) July 24- July 26 9:00 AM-12:00 PMFee: $90/StudentMinimum Students: 10Maximum Students: 20Teacher: S. Weidman and D. Simpson

Save Our Earth Science 3-Rethinking Water: Spend four days rethinking ourenvironment. Students will learn and experiment with water pollution and power.Students will test water for different pollutants and investigate ways we can con-serve a natural resource. In addition to exploring our environment, students willcreate PowerPoint presentations which will demonstrate their understanding ofwater pollution and energy. Come investigate ways you can help Save OurEarth.Grade Level: 3-6Date and Time: (M-Th) July 23-26 9:00-11:30 AMFee: $100/Student plus $15 materials feeMinimum Students: 8 StudentsMaximum Students: 15 StudentsTeacher: K. Urkevic

YogaAll Levels:Yoga has become one of the most popular ways to improve onesphysical and mental health. We will be learning poses aimed at increasing flexibil-ity, improving balance, and challenging the body. I will be teaching studentsabout the different types of yoga and students will have the opportunity to use yo-ga equipment including mats, blocks, and straps. All levels welcome! Feel free tobring equipment if you have it at home!Grade Level: 4-adultDate and Time: (M-Th) July 23-26 9:00-10:30 AMFee: $60/StudentMinimum Students: No MinimumMaximum Students: No MaximumTeacher: J. Sobin


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Week of July 23-July 27, continued

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GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS! 2: Same Group, second chance! Body Image. Nutrition.Self-esteem. Stress. These topics and more are challenges girls face on a daily ba-sis. As the school counselor, I love being in the position to teach our girls neces-sary skills and talk out frustrating situations., but time can be short during thebusy school day! This summer, I am excited to dedicate a full week to our teenagegirls! This group will focus on helping teenage girls build self-esteem, improvebody image, learn healthy eating, practice relaxation techniques, and discuss top-ics of their interest/concern, such as friendships, trust, honesty, increasing aca-

demic pressures, internest safety and more. Conversation topics prior to thegroup beginning are welcome for consideration! Please bring your lunch!Grade Level: Girls 6-8Date and Time: (M-F) July 23-27 12:30-2:30 PMFee: $100/StudentMinimum Students: No MinimumMaximum Students: No MaximumTeacher: J. Sobin

7-8 Summer Reading: If reading is not your idea of summer fun, why not join thissummer reading group and get summer reading done in just four short days?Readers will learn note-taking techniques along with innovative ways to use brainframes to help organize characters, setting, and vocabulary, while reading and pre-paring for the book project.Grade Level: 7-8Date and Time: (M-Th) July 23-26 9:30-11:30 AMFee: $80/StudentMinimum Students: 4Maximum Students: 10

Teacher: A. Ahnert


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Week of July 30-Aug. 3

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Welcome to Kindergarten 2! : Incoming kindergarten students will get a sneakpeak of a day in the life of kindergarten at BFCCPS! Students will be introduced tomany concepts that will be taught in kindergarten while participating in many funactivities. We will enjoy singing, playing games, reading stories, making art pro-jects, completing experiments, and more!*This course will be similar to Welcome to Kindergarten 1, but with different activi-ties so students can do one or both classes!Grade Level: incoming KDate and Time: (M-Th) July 30-Aug. 2 9:00-11:00 AMFee: $80/Student

Minimum Students: 5Maximum Students: 20Teacher: T. Tagen

GEOMETRY CLASS: FOR 8TH GRADERSBY INVITATION ONLY*

Dates: Mon.-Fri. from June 25- July 27. No classes July 4th week.Time: 9:00-11:00 AMTeacher: B. Sharistanian*Please contact Ms. Sharistanian for fee and registration information.

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS: FOR GR. 5-9*

Dates and Times: As scheduled between June 25-Aug. 9Teachers: C. Heater and B. Benjamin

*See attached description and separate registration form.

PRE-ALGEBRA REVIEW CLASS*This class is designed to help students prepare for Pre-Algebra in grade 7or Algebra in grade 8, but is not mandatory. Though it would be benefi-cial, students are not required to attend all four weeks of this course.Dates: Tues.-Thurs. from June 26-July 26. No classes July 4th week.Time: 12:00-1:30 PMMinimum: 7 students; Maximum: 20 studentsTeacher: B. Sharistanian*Please contact Ms. Sharistanian for fee and registration info no later thanFriday, April 27, 2012.


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Private Music Lessons

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The success of our band and music program relies on the students continuing instrumentallessons during the summer vacation to continue their personal growth and retention of instru-mental musical skills and performance levels presented during the school year. The privatelesson program being offered here at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public Schoolwill be open to students currently enrolled in the instrumental program and children of thefaculty and staff of BFCCPS.Lessons will be on a private basis (student and teacher) on a 1/2 hour per week basis. Sum-mer lessons will be taught Monday through Thursday at the school between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Schedules will vary with the instrumental faculty members. Please note:Mr. Heater will be available only one day for all of his brass and percussion lessons (Tuesdayor Wednesday, depending on student enrollment). Faculty members will include our ownprofessional teachers and college instrumental performance majors (if needed) with special-ties on their particular instrument..The program will begin on Monday, June 25, 2012 and run for 7 weeks ending August 9,2012. Vacations are not a problem. Notification to the teacher of vacation weeks is all that is

required. Students will benefit with even a few lessons. The cost of the program is $20.00per lesson. This will be payable directly to the teacher on a weekly basis at the lesson time.If interested in registering for the program, simply fill out the form on the next page. Clipand send the form to Mr. Benjamin at school by June 6th. The teachers will contact the indi-vidual students and parents to set up the schedule.


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Private Music Lessons Registration Form

Students First Name__________________________Last Name______________________________

Students Address__________________________ City_____________________ State_____ Zip _________

Students School_____________________________ Grade entering in Fall_________ Gender: M F

Parent/Guardian Name_______________________________________________________________________

Address, if different ________________________ City___________________ State________ Zip _______

Home Phone________________________ Work Phone_____________________ Other_________________

E-Mail ____________________________________ 2nd E-Mail _______________________________________

Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number:________________________________________________

Special Medical Information __________________________________________________________________(please indicate allergies or other conditions, note if child carries or needs an Epi-Pen or other medicalsupplies)

Is Student on an IEP? YES___________ NO___________

Dates of any summer vacations you may be taking: ___________________________________________

Please use one registration form per Student:Please make cash, or checks payable to individual teachers, at the beginning of eachlesson. No advance payment is necessary.

No refunds for classes will be processed after June 8th.

Instrument

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Please use one registration form per Student:

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$____________ Check #s__________________________


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