Questions? Phone Ext 375

Dear Parents,

Summer’s BEST 2016 has arrived! The Bethel Public Schools will be offering many new and dynamic

programs. We hope to create a summertime adventure of discovery, fun, and learning that will build

knowledge and enrich your child. The goal of the summer program is to encourage children to explore new skills, talents, and interests as well as maintain and sharpen academic skills, boost academic confidence, and reinforce the value of education.

The Enrichment programs are self- funding. The cost of each program is set to cover the cost of the teacher and the materials. You will be sending your child to a fun, safe, educational program.

Save the month of July to enroll your child in a rewarding summer experience! Sincerely,

Linda Anderson

Coordinator of Community Programs

How to Register Enrichment registration is on a first come- first serve basis. Registration is in person, by mail, or through the schools. In-Person At the Bethel Board of Education Office, 3rd floor, Bethel Municipal Center on Monday, April 25, 2016, 8:00 AM- 12:30 PM. Through The School Or By Mail Use the

registration form/ emergency contact form on the back of this brochure and return it with a check or money order to the address on the form or hand it into school with your child in an envelope clearly marked “Summer’s BEST”. Any registrations received before April 25th

will be put onto class lists at noon on April 25th. ***REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 1, 2016 . Anyone wanting to register after June 1 will need to come to Berry School on or after July 5, 2016.

Questions? Phone 203-794-8600 Ext 375

DROP OFF & PICK UP

* Please do not pull into the bus lane/front circle at Berry School.

Pre-Kindergarten: Drop-Off: Students arriving for summer school should arrive through the door located at the far end of the Kindergarten/ Circle of Friends wing. Summer School staff will be

attending to this door on a daily basis. Students arriving late must enter through the front door and sign in at the main office.

Pre-Kindergarten:Parent Pick-up: At the dismissal times (11:30 and 12:00) preschoolers will be picked up from their classrooms. Please enter at the far Circle of Friends door, pick up your child and sign them out in their classroom and exit through the side COF door.

Grades K-3: Drop–Off: Students should be dropped off at the side door of Berry School. There will be signs and staff to direct you to the proper door. Students will be walked to class by high school volunteers.

Grades K-3: Pick-up- At (10:00 and 12:00) Parents must wait outside the designated door for dismissal and should be ready to present a driver’s license or other form of identification.

Grades K-1 pick- up in Gym Grades 2-3 pick- up in Cafeteria.

PLEASE NOTE: parents with children at different pick-up sites will need to walk outside the building to sign-out their children at different doors on first day. Please stop in office on first day to have your children sent to the same location at dismissal time. THANK YOU for your cooperation!

Student Release

Written authorization must be given for a child to be released from the Summer’s BEST program to any person other than the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian.

The Summer’s BEST Calendar

The Summers BEST programs take place Monday- Friday. Programs will begin on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 and extend through Friday July 29, 2016. The programs will generally run from 8:30 AM to10:00 AM, followed by a supervised outdoor break and snack from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. A second session will run from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Pre-K programs take place from 9:00- 11:30. There is also an extended day program from 12:00- 2:30.

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Extended Learning Programs Bethel Public Schools will be offering a four-week summer program for improvement in Reading, Writing, and Math for students in Kindergarten through grade 5, as well as a Pre-Kindergarten Skills program. These programs will meet Monday through Friday, from July 5 – July 29, 2016. These classes will be small and grouped according to grade level and ability. These Extended Learning Programs are offered to students by invitation from their teacher and/or principal and are free of cost. These extended learning programs are offered to students in the Bethel Public Schools only. Students who are invited are strongly urged to attend.

Transportation

Limited bus service to and from the Summer’s BEST programs will be offered. There is a $10.00 fee for the summer, or any part of the summer. Buses will run to school before 8:30 AM and return home at 12:00 PM. There is no bus at 10:00 AM. The busses run limited routes on the main roads in town. Actual stops will be added after registration. There will be no bus service for Pre-K students.Students wanting bus service must register by May 13, 2016.

Grades Listed - Enrichment programs are offered to specific grades. These grades listed in the brochure are the student’s present grade (2015/2016 school year).

Snacks- Students should bring a nut-free snack and a drink from home each day.

Food At School- For safety reasons, the Summer School Nurse has asked that NO FOOD be brought in to share with classes/ other students (ie: NO class parties/ treats).

Park and Recreation Connection- Students in grades 1- 4 may go from the Summer’s BEST programs directly to Bethel Parks and Recreation playground camp. A BEST assistant will escort these students to the Parks and Recreation camp. Students MUST be register through Park and Rec.

NURSE COVERAGE- The Nurse will be available at Berry School during the summer session. Please do not send your child to school sick (ie: fever, rash, earache, nauseated). Students will not be able to receive over the counter medications during the summer. Students needing a doctor’s orders for Medication (ie: Epi pens) need to completely fill out the form on the last page of this brochure.

CONTENTS

Extended Learning Programs Page 2

Summer Sensations – Enrichment Programs K-5 Page 2

Middle School Enrichment Programs Page 8

High School Basketball Page 8 Pre-K Summer Programs Page 9

Summer Sensations – Enrichment Programs K-5

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in this amazing program. Being LEGO smart is more than building with LEGO bricks! It’s having the ability to work in teams, solve

problems, and create solutions. It means understanding key science, technology, engineering, and math concepts, not just on paper, but through immersion. LEGO Smart students don’t just know it, they DO it!

Grades 2-3 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee $75.00 Maximum class size:15 Grades K-1 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 10:30-12:00 Fee $75.00 Maximum class size:15

3 ANIMAL ADVENTURES

How do fireflies glow? Why do dogs see in black and white? Find out the answers to these and other interesting animal facts through literature, science and art.

Grades K-1 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 TOTALLY AMAZING SCIENCE

A seriously fun hands-on science program in which students explore, create and construct! Activities will include chemistry, physics, and earth science.

Grade 2-3 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grade K-1 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 CAMP INVENTION

Are you a student who excels in science, especially when it comes to experiments and engineering inventions? Do you love testing your ideas and bringing them to life? Are you someone who just likes to have fun in a creative, hands-on way? Well, then Camp Invention is where you want to be! Come join Ms. Claridge and transfer everyday household items into unique inventions!

Grade 4-5 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size: 12 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Learn about your Connecticut backyard as we explore the trails, forests and fields of the Bethel Educational Park. Take nature hikes to learn about local insects, plants, and wildlife. Outdoor safety will be stressed as we observe and study our local ecosystem. Learn to read a map, identify native plants and participate in games and nature crafts. Students will create nature journals and use their knowledge of the Educational Park to complete a Mystery Hike at the end of our session. Grades 2-3 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 15 Grades K-1 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 15 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 15 Grades K-1 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 15 CELEBRATE!

Get ready to celebrate and party! Explore geography, traditions, customs, music, and art from different countries around the world while having a party every day!

Grades K-1 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 AN AMERICAN GIRL ADVENTURE

A program based on the American Girl Doll series. Learn the history of each American Girl Doll era while doing fun art, dramatic, and science projects. Bring your dolls along for the journey.

Grades K-1 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 BOOKS ALIVE

Come explore a variety of different children's stories through drama, crafting, song, and dance! Each day we will enter a new world, meet a new character, and inspire excitement and creativity through reading!

Grades K-1 Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 16 Grade 2-3 Date 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 16

4 STORIES ON STAGE

This class will focus on all of the aspects of putting on a show! We will work on bringing one reader's theatre script TO LIFE! We will spend part of each class working on our basic drama skills (learning parts of the stage, vocal projection, telling a story, building a character, etc.) and part of each class working on our script! Students will not only be actors they will also be responsible for making some props, set, and costume pieces.

Grades 2-3 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades K-1 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Paper Crafts

Did you ever wonder how many things you can make from paper? Explore many fun and unusual crafts you can create using paper products. Some of the projects will include scrapbooking, card making, weaving, paper making, and much more.

Grades K-1 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30 –12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 ECO-ART

What a better way to save the planet while having fun making arts and crafts? We will be using recycled materials to make various pieces of art: from musical instruments to animals and everything in between. Bring your love of art and nature.

Grades K-1 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 –10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 15 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 –12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 15 DIGITAL PHOTO GRADES 4-5

Bring your own technology! Whether using a tablet, digital camera and laptop, or a smart phone, you will learn how to set up great compositions, photograph them, and enhance your photos through low-cost or free photo editing apps. Students will experiment and create in class and some mild

"homework" will be necessary (necessary and FUN!!)

Grades 4-5 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size 12 Grades 4-5 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size 12 CULINARY ARTS

Explore your culinary skills! Learn the basics of cooking and baking while creating mouth-watering treats. Organize your new recipes into a take-home cookbook. This class will culminate in the annual “Cupcake Wars”

Grades 4-5 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $100.00 Maximum class size 12 Grades 4-5 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $100.00 Maximum class size 12 COOKING KIDS

Educational and Edible! Join this cooking program that takes you one step beyond the recipe.

Students will learn about food, animals, history, and literature while mixing, measuring, and creating. Students will also do some kitchen crafts and experiments.

Grades K-1 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size 12 Grades K-1 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades K-1 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size: 12 PAINTING

Join Mrs. McCue in a summer painting adventure filled with tempera & watercolors, as wellas mixed media, such as crayons, glue, salt, sharpies. Learn new techniques and creative compositions!

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Students will explore various techniques and create their own individual sculptures using a wide variety of mediums with Mrs. McCue.

Grades: 4-5 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size: 12 JEWELRY DESIGN

Do you ever look at jewelry on someone else or on a manikin, and dream of wearing it? Do you ever wonder if you could even make it yourself? Well, you can! Come learn how to make elegant

necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. We will make a range of jewelry, from traditional friendship bracelets to woven hemp to fashionable beaded accessories.

Grade 4-5 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size: 12 SEWING

Learn how to use a sewing machine and how to follow a pattern while making a great project. Students will complete a pin cushion, string backpack, and locker organizer. Returning students will be making other new projects.

Grades 4-8 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $95.00 Maximum class size: 8 Grades 4-8 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee $95.00 Maximum class size: 8 EMBRIODERY, ARTS, AND CRAFTS

Have fun while learning the decorative art of embroidery, cross-stitch, macramé and other arts and crafts. Create fun projects to wear and display!

Grades 4-8 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size 12 Grades 4-8 Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size 12 PROJECT ADVENTURE

Climb the wall, and experience other high and low element course events! Non-traditional group games as well as trust and problem solving activities will keep the students interested and challenged. Grades 4-5 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 15 WILDERNESS SURVIVAL: The Journey Continues

Throughout this two-week program students will learn skills necessary to survive in the wilderness. Students will actively participate in the following survival games and activities…shelter building, animal tracking, fire building, plant and animal identification, food collecting/water collecting, wilderness games and activities, map and compass reading.

Grades 4-5 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 15 I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT!

Everyday a different activity and game that is sure to get campers up and moving. Campers will participate in team and individual sports, as well as learn new activities from around the globe. Grades 2-3 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 16 Grades K-1 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 16 SURVIVOR: BERRY

Do you have what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast other campers and be recognized as the Sole Survivor? Individual and team challenges will take place on a daily basis that emphasis fair play and sportsmanship. Get ready for fun in an adventure based atmosphere.

Grades 2-3 Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 20 Grades K-1 Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 10:30-12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 20

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What’s more fun than a three ring circus? Carnival Math! Reinforce math concepts and sharpen problem-solving strategies through fun carnival games, puzzles and unique activities.

Grades 1 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 maximum class size: 10 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 maximum class size: 10 BASKETBALL

Join Mrs. Murphy, Dan Garvin and Matt Liquori for a morning of basketball Skills and Scrimmage. Join your friends to learn and practice your skills, and scrimmage every day.

Grades 4-5 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 20 Grades 4-5 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 20 FUN & GAMES: TEAM GAMES/SPORTS

A fun, outdoor, summer program where students play different games that all focus on team work, sportsmanship, and cooperation! A great time will be had by all! Created and taught by recent BHS grad, Cheyenne Clark.

Grades K-1 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30-10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30-12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades K-1 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 Grades 2-3 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 HARRY POTTER: Session One

Get ready to immerse yourself in the fictional world of Harry Potter! This first session will include such fun activities as being sorted into a Harry Potter house, creating your own storefront for Diagon Alley, designing your own spell, and “brewing” a new potion! The course will cover three topics: Diagon Alley (learning about currency in Harry Potter and in our world), Charms (learning Latin roots of spells), and Potions (learning about potions ingredients)!

Grades 4-5 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30-10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 HARRY POTTER : Session Two

A second opportunity to immerse yourself in the fictional world of Harry Potter! Whether you took the first session or not, this second course offers new opportunities to explore Harry Potter while also learning some new information! This session will include such fun activities as Care of Magical Creatures (exploring magical creatures in literature), Ministry of Magic (evaluating the government and leaders in Harry Potter), and Flitwick’s Choir Club (creating your own Hogwarts school song)! Grades 4-5 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $75.00 maximum class size: 10

Enrichment Extended Day Summer School

EXTENDED DAY Grades K-3 at Berry School and Grades 4-8 at BMS

An extended day program of organized games and activities to keep your children entertained, active, and safe. This program will last from 12:00- 2:30. Students will participate in organized activities as well as have free time to play outside. Please send a lunch each day for your child.

Grades K-3 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 12:00- 2:30 Fee: $90.00 maximum class size:20 Grades K-3 Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 12:00- 2:30 Fee: $90.00 maximum class size:20 Grades 4-8 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 12:00- 2:30 Fee: $90.00 maximum class size:20 Grades 4-8 Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 12:00- 2:30 Fee: $90.00 maximum class size:20

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Middle School Mania - Enrichment Programs For Grades 6-8

Throughout this two-week program students will learn skills necessary to survive in the wilderness. Students will actively participate in the following survival games and activities…shelter building, animal tracking, fire building, plant and animal identification, food collecting/water collecting, fishing/crayfish & Minnow trap making, wilderness games and activities, map and compass reading. Grades 6-8 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $75.00 maximum class size: 15 PROJECT ADVENTURE

Climb the wall, and experience other high and low element course events! Non-traditional group games, as well as trust and problem solving activities, will keep the students interested and challenged. Grades 6-8 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 maximum class size: 15 CAMP INVENTION

Are you a student who excels in science, especially when it comes to experiments and engineering inventions? Do you love testing your ideas and bringing them to life? Are you someone who just likes to have fun in a creative, hands-on way? Well then Camp Invention is where you want to be! Come join Ms. Claridge and transfer everyday household items into unique inventions!

Grade 6-8 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size: 12 PAINTING

Join Mrs. McCue in a summer painting adventure filled with tempera & watercolors, as well as mixed media, such as crayons, glue, salt, sharpies. Learn new techniques and creative compositions!

Grades 6-8 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 maximum class size: 15 SCULPTURE

Students will explore various techniques and create their own individual sculptures using a wide variety of mediums.

Grades: 6-8 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30- 10:00 Fee: $85.00 maximum class size: 12 JEWELRY DESIGN

Do you ever look at jewelry on someone else or on a manikin, and dream of wearing it? Do you ever wonder if you could even make it yourself? Well, you can! Come learn how to make elegant

necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. We will make a range of jewelry, from traditional friendship bracelets to woven hemp to fashionable beaded accessories.

Grade 6-8 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $85.00 Maximum class size: 12 SEWING

Learn how to use a sewing machine and how to follow a pattern while making a great project. Students will complete a pin cushion, string backpack, and locker organizer. Returning students will be making other new projects.

Grades 4-8 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $95.00 maximum class size: 10 Grades 4-8 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee $95.00 maximum class size: 10 EMBRIODERY ARTS, AND CRAFTS

Have fun while learning the decorative art of embroidery and cross-stitch. Students will learn the various stitches used to complete a project suitable for framing or turning into a pillow.

Grades 4-8 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $85.00 maximum class size 12 Grades 4-8 Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $85.00 maximum class size 12

8 BASKETBALL

Join Mrs. Murphy, Dan Garvin and Matt Liquori for a morning of basketball Skills and Scrimmage. Play against friends and practice your skills.

Grades 6-8 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30- 12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 16 Grades 6-8 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30- 10:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 16 CULINARY ARTS

Explore your culinary skills! Learn the basics of cooking and baking while creating mouth-watering treats. Organize your new recipes into a take-home cookbook. This class will culminate in the annual “Cupcake Wars”

Grades 6-8 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $100.00 Maximum class size 12 Grades 6-8 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $100.00 Maximum class size 12 PRINTMAKING

Come and learn the exciting art of printmaking! Printmaking allows you to make multiple copies of the same image using techniques like screen-printing, linoleum block printing, collographs, photo transfer, styrofoam relief printing, marbleized paper, and mono-prints. You will even create a design for your own unique t-shirt or tote bag!

Grades 6-8 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $100.00 Maximum class size 12 Grades 6-8 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 8:30 – 10:00 Fee: $100.00 Maximum class size 12 HARRY POTTER: Session One

Get ready to immerse yourself in the fictional world of Harry Potter! This first session will include such fun activities as being sorted into a Harry Potter house, creating your own storefront for Diagon Alley, designing your own spell, and “brewing” a new potion! The course will cover three topics: Diagon Alley (learning about currency in Harry Potter and in our world), Charms (learning Latin roots of spells), and Potions (learning about potions ingredients)!

Grades 6-8 Dates 7/5-7/15 Time 10:30-12:00 Fee: $75.00 Maximum class size: 12 HARRY POTTER : Session Two

A second opportunity to immerse yourself in the fictional world of Harry Potter! Whether you took the first session or not, this second course offers new opportunities to explore Harry Potter while also learning some new information! This session will include such fun activities as Care of Magical Creatures (exploring magical creatures in literature), Ministry of Magic (evaluating the government and leaders in Harry Potter), and Flitwick’s Choir Club (creating your own Hogwarts school song)! Grades 6-8 Dates 7/18-7/29 Time 10:30 – 12:00 Fee: $75.00 maximum class size: 10

High School Basketball

Join Dan Garvin and Matt Liquori for a few hours of mid-day hoops! This program is for students in 8th-10th grade (current grade for 2015/2016).

Grades 8-10 Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 12:00- 2:30 Fee: $100.00 Grades 8-10 Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 12:00- 2:30 Fee: $100.00

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PRE-K SUMMER PROGRAMS

Please see front of brochure for drop off and pick up procedures.

A program designed to develop the skills Kindergarteners need to be successful in school and prepare them for the structure of Kindergarten. Students will work on phonemic awareness, fine and gross motor skills, number sense, and appropriate kindergarten behavior in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. This is an excellent opportunity for children to get acquainted with the school system as well as socialize with other children. Each child may take one session of the program free. There will be no bus service or Park & Rec. connection provided for pre-schoolers. Transportation is the responsibility of the parents. This program is open to those students attending kindergarten in the Fall 2016 and must be a Bethel resident.

Dates: 7/5- 7/15 Time 9:00- 11:30 Fee: Free Location: Berry School

7/18-7/29 Time 9:00- 11:30 Fee: Free Location: Berry School

PRESCHOOL ART AND MUSIC- REDUCED FEE!

A fun filled morning of interactive art, music, story time, math, and science for three and four year olds (must be three years old by Jan.1, 2016). Children will practice fine motor skills through a variety of art media, explore age appropriate science and math concepts, learn new songs and delight in favorite stories. Transportation for this program is the responsibility of the parents. Please have/send a copy of an up-to-date immunization record with registration. Children must be toilet trained. This program is only open to Bethel residents. Each child may only take one session of this program at the reduced rate. Those wishing to attend both sessions must pay the full rate of $90.00 for the second session. Maximum class size 14.

Ages 3 and 4 year olds Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 9:00- 11:30 Fee $45.00 Location: Berry School

Ages 3 and 4 year olds Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 9:00- 11:30 Fee $45.00 Location: Berry School

SUMMER SHORTS

A program of story time, and games which will take place from 8:30- 9:00 and

11:30- 12:00 for preschool students attending Summer Counts, Summer Sparkler’s, Pre-K Skills or Preschool Art and Music. For approximately $4.00 per day, you can have the convenience of your child attending the full morning, 8:30- 12:00. Maximum class size 12. Location: Berry School

Grade: Pre-school Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 8:30- 9:00 and 11:30- 12:00 Fee $40.00 Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 8:30- 9:00 and 11:30- 12:00 Fee $40.00 SUMMER SPARKLERS

For students attending Kindergarten in the fall, this two week program will include story time, art, music, science, games and more. For in-coming kindergarteners who want to enjoy the summer programs the entire month of July, this program may be taken opposite the two weeks of SUMMER COUNTS! Location: Berry School

Ages: Incoming Kindergarteners Dates 7/5- 7/15 Time 9:00- 11:30 Fee $ 90.00 Ages: Incoming Kindergarteners Dates 7/18- 7/29 Time 9:00- 11:30 Fee $ 90.00

The Bethel Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

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Enrichment Programs Grade K-8

See brochure for times and dates of Pre-Kindergarten Enrichment programs

July 5- July 15

8:30- 10:00

Fun & Games

Gr. K-1

Paper Crafts

Gr. K-1

American Girl Adventure Gr. K-1

Cooking Kids

Gr. K-1

Celebrate Gr. K-1

STEM Lego Smart Gr. 2-3

I like to Move it, Move it Gr. 2-3

Outdoor Adventures Gr. 2-3

Stories on Stage Gr. 2-3

Basketball Gr. 4-5

Sculpture

Gr. 4-5

Harry Potter: One Gr. 4-5

Camp Invention Gr. 4-5

Sewing Gr. 4-8

Wilderness Survival

Gr. 6-8

Culinary Arts Gr. 6-8

Print Making Gr. 6-8

10:30- 12:00

Cooking Kids

Gr. K-1

I like to Move it, Move it Gr. K-1

STEM Lego Smart Gr. K-1

Outdoor Adventures Gr. K-1

Stories On Stage

Gr. K-1

Celebrate! Gr. 2-3

Paper Crafts

Gr. 2-3

Fun & Games Gr. 2-3

American Girl Adventure Gr. 2-3

Embroidery, Arts & Crafts Gr. 4-8

Wilderness Survival

Gr. 4-5

Digital Photography Gr. 4-5

Culinary Arts Gr. 4-5

Sculpture Gr. 6-8

Harry Potter: One Gr. 6-8

Basketball Gr. 6-8

Camp Invention Gr. 6-8

July 18- July 29

8:30- 10:00

Eco Art Gr. K-1

Animal Adventures Gr. K-1

Carnival Math

Gr. 1

Fun & Games Gr. K-1

Books Alive! Gr. K-1

Cooking Kids

Gr. 2-3

Totally Amazing Science Gr. 2-3

SURVIVOR: Berry

Gr. 2-3

Outdoor Adventure Gr. 2-3

Painting Gr. 4-5

Culinary Arts Gr. 4-5

Sewing Gr. 4-8

Project Adventure

Gr. 4-5

Harry Potter Gr. 4-5

Print Making Gr. 6-8

Basketball Gr. 6-8

Jewelry Design Gr. 6-8

10:30- 12:00

SURVIVOR: Berry Gr. K-1

Outdoor Adventure Gr. K-1

Totally Amazing Science Gr. K-1

Cooking Kids

Gr. K-1

Carnival Math Gr. 2-3

Fun & Games Gr. 2-3

Animal Adventures Gr. 2-3

Eco Art Gr. 2-3

Books Alive! Gr. 2-3

Basketball Gr.4-5

Digital Photography Gr. 4-5

Jewelry Design Gr. 4-5

Embroidery, Arts& Crafts Gr. 4-8

Project Adventure

Gr. 6-8

Painting

Gr. 6-8

Harry Potter Gr. 6-8

Culinary Arts Gr. 6-8

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Registration/Emergency Contact

This form may be duplicated. Please use a separate form for each child. Please print clearly. Date__________

Student Name_________________________________Current Grade______School_________

Address_________________________________________ Phone___________________

Parent/Guardian Name____________________________Daytime Phone______________

Email ____________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: Persons who may remove your child from school and arrange for medical

treatment, if necessary.

Name

Phone

1._______________________________________________________________________

2._______________________________________________________________________

Current health conditions summer school staff should know (ex. Asthma, diabetes, allergies.

Please see back if your child needs a doctor’s order for medicines IE: Epi Pen)

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Signature Parent/Guardian___________________________________________________

Extended Learning Experience: My child has been invited to participate in:

Please check appropriate subject- ______Reading/Writing _____ Math _____ ELL

Enrichment Program Choices

Program___________________________Dates___________ Time__________ Fee________

Program___________________________Dates___________ Time__________ Fee________

Program___________________________Dates___________ Time__________ Fee________

Program___________________________Dates___________ Time__________ Fee________

Bus Fee $10.00- please add if your child will be riding the bus: ________

Total ________

There is a $10.00 charge per student this summer for Bus service.

Will your child need bus transportation? Yes No

Buses are only available at the times shown, please check appropriate times-  Before 8:30AM programs After programs end at 12:00PM Will you be driving your child to his/her program? Yes No

Will you be picking up your child from his/her program? Yes No If yes, please circle pick-up time- at 10:00 at 11:30 at 12:00 at 2:30

Will your child be going to Park and Rec. Camps after a BEST program (Grades 1-4 Only)?

Children need to be paid and registered through the Park and Rec. office for the Park and Rec. camps. Yes No If yes, please circle- at 10:00 or at 12:00

For publicity reasons, do you allow your child to be photographed for the newspaper? Yes No For enrichment programs, please make checks payable to: Summer’s BEST.

If registering by mail please send check or money order to: Summer BEST c/o Bethel Board of Education PO Box 253 Bethel, CT 06801

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BETHEL PUBLIC SCHOOLS HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL

The Connecticut State Law and Regulations 10-212(a) require a written order from an authorized prescriber (physician,

dentist, advanced practiced registered nurse or physician assistant) and a parent/guardian authorization for a nurse to administer medication. The principal or trained staff may administer medication.

Medications must be in pharmacy prepared containers and appropriately labeled. This law also applies to over-the-counter medications.

MEDICATION ORDER

Name of Child:_________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________Date of Birth:________________________ Condition for which drug is being administered during school hours:_______________________________ Drug Name:___________________ Strength:___________ Dose: ____________ Route:_______________ Time(s) of administration: _____________________________ If PRN, frequency ___________________ Relevant Side Effects: � None Expected � Specify: ______________________________________ ALLERGIES: � NO � YES, specify: ______________________________________________

Medication shall be administered from: ____________________to ______________________________ Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year

Student may self-administer: Inhaler � YES � NO Epi-Pen � YES � NO

Prescriber’s Name/Title: _________________________________________________________________ Prescriber’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ Phone/Fax:

_________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION

I hereby request that the above ordered medication be administered by school personnel. I understand that I must supply the school with no more than a 45 day supply of medication. I understand that this

medication will be destroyed if not picked up within one week following termination of the order or the last day of school, whichever comes first.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________________________ My child may self-administer: Inhaler � YES � NO Epi-Pen � YES � NO

Telephone (home)_________________(work) (cell)

School Nurse authorization for student’s self administration: __________________________________