Back by popular demand, the JPC PTO is excited to again offer the following summer enrichment activities to all FRSD students entering grades five through eight September, 2019. All activities are developed to introduce concepts, refine children's understandings, and have FUN in an enjoyable atmosphere with a certified teacher. Each enrichment session has a minimum enrollment of 7 participants. Please also note: SEATS ARE LIMITED and fill quickly on a first come basis. If interested in signing your child up for an enrichment activity, please follow registration link above. If you would like to sign your child up for the Tigers Basketball camp, please download camp's brochure for registration information. For more information, please click on each graphic below.
Information
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
When: Session (1) - July 8-11 (Monday -Thursday)
Session (2) - July 15-18 (Monday -Thursday)
Where: J.P. Case Middle School
Cost: $99 per student for each session.
Please register for only one session per week.
(Open to all FRSD students entering grades five through eight September, 2018)
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Students will be dropped off and picked up in the auditorium.
Contact:
For questions regarding enrichment activities please contact Raymond Tasker: rtasker@frsd.k12.nj.us
For questions regarding payment please contact PTO President, Jen Hill: Jah241@yahoo.com
3D Printing & Digital Design
Explore digital design spaces, coding and utilize 3-D printing to solve a real world problem.
3-D Printing,
Design and Coding
Mr. Borawski
Students will develop problem-solving skills through hands-on, lab-type investigations. Students will use their knowledge of fractions, statistics, number theory, 2-D/3-D figures, and much more, to apply acquired concepts and skills to real-life situations. The instructor will use a variety of methods to keep this program fun and exciting for all students from Grades 5-8.
Real World Math
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Problem Solving
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Ms. Hering/ Mr. Plichta
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All level cheerleading camp. Learn motions, cheers, dances, and stunts. Play team building games and strengthen leadership skills. Parent showcase on final day.
Cheerleading
Clinic
Ms. Sinisgalli / Ms. Mele
Within this course, students will learn about different forms of dance from around the world and learn/practice some of the most common/popular moves of that dance format. Some types of dance that will be included are (but not limited to): salsa, reggaton, hiphop, merengue, bollywood, and cumbia. At the end of the program, all students will participate in a culminating dance fitness class that applies all the newly learned moves.
Mrs. Eckhardt
Dance Fitness
In this session students will learn the basics of musical theater as well as techniques in singing, dancing and acting. Students will learn practical skills to use when auditioning and getting ready for a show. In addition, students will work towards a mini showcase at the end of each week.
Musical Theater
Ms. Baills/Mrs. Nagy
A fun and relaxing experience intended to expand an artist’s developing skills and independence in the art studio. Field trips around campus, *potter’s wheels, painting, drawing, a virtual reality drawing experience, weaving, and digital arts are some of the possibilities for students to explore. *Students interested in doing ceramics MUST sign up for Session 1.
Creative
Art
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Design
Ms. Sewall
Introduction to American Sign Language - students will learn how to sign the alphabet, numbers, emotions, colors, and basic words and phrases to help communicate with those who are hard of hearing or deaf. They will also work to be able to sign basic children's stories and nursery rhymes.
Intro To Sign Language
Mrs. McAnlis
Intro To Sign Language
Mrs. McAnlis
Mrs. McAnlis
Intro To Sign Language
Students will investigate and create devices. They will learn how to harness the sun’s thermal energy to create their own solar cookers, learn how to utilize wind energy for summer enjoyment and finally experience the tasty treat of thermodynamics.
Science
Explorations
Mr. Tasker
A fiber focused art course where students will learn weaving, sewing, embroidery and more. Students will design and pursue their own decroative or wearable projects while building creativity and learning real world skills.
Ms. Hatke
Fiber Arts and Fashion
Do you play fantasy football? Are you in a league with all your friends? Well come join fantasy football club and learn how to dominate the competition. In a simulated 16 week season, we will look past the players name and students will use statistical analyses and quantitative evaluations to get the edge in fantasy football. By looking at data, measuring matchups and making projections, students put their analytic skills to the test in fantasy sports competitions.
Fantasy Football
Mr. Colacicco
Sustainable Energy - Exploring Wind Power Systems: Students will work with a configured table top wind turbine by designing and testing blades to see which design produces the highest DC current. They will experiment with different blade materials, blade sizes, and number of blades. This is an extension from the classroom's Energy lessons to real world applications. This is an emphasis on the "Do" which is a major tenant of inquiry science.
Mr. Blay
Sustainable Energy
Be part of the best sport in town!!!! Field Hockey
Intro to Field Hockey
Mrs. Healey
This camp is designed to introduce beginning players to a variety of skills used in the game of Field Hockey. The skills that will be taught are: dribbling, receiving, passing, shooting, offensive/defensive corners, offensive/defensive skills and small-sided/lead up games.
* All players are required to bring:
– field hockey stick (if they have one, we do have a few to borrow daily)
– mouthguard (required)
– shinguards, any type (if you have them, if not we have a few pairs to borrow)
– refillable water bottle (water jugs will be here to refill)
– sneakers and/or cleats (depending on weather, we could be inside or outside)
– sunblock
Intro to Field Hockey
Mrs. Healey
Intro to Field Hockey
Intro to Field Hockey
This session is designed for students who are passionate about reading and want to express their love for reading in creative ways. While reading will play a role in what we do during summer book club, it is not the primary focus. Students in grades 4-8 are invited to participate as we engage in hands on projects and activities related to our chosen books. Students will use a book (or books) of their choice to discuss, debate, analyze and create extension projects with. Sessions will take place both indoor and outside (weather permitting). The chosen books will inspire activities like writing your own sequel, blackout poetry, communicating with authors, creating a board game, movie trailers, painting, and more. While creating these projects students will learn reading strategies and skills that will help them in all content areas. The summer book club is designed to be choice based and flexible in order to meet the needs and match the interests of students from all grade levels and abilities. Please come to the session with two unread, parent approved books of your choice.