Quincy Public Schools Winter Institute

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Quincy Public Schools Winter Institute
February 28 April 3, 2004

February 28 April 3, 2004
Winter Institute Coordinator Diane C. OKeeffe
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• Dear Families,
• Youre invited to take part in Quincy Public
  Schools 2ndt Annual Winter Institute. Winter
  Institute is an intense academic enrichment
  program for students of varying interests and
  ability levels.
• This six-week program will run on Saturday
  mornings from 900 a.m. - Noon, beginning
  February 28, 2004 and ending April 3rd (snow
  date April 10th.) A variety of mini-courses
  will be offered to Quincy students currently in
  grades K- 7. Our hope is that your child will be
  interested in one of them!
• We are pleased to announce Writers Workshop,
  Lego Robotics, Advanced Lego Robotics and Amazing
  Art and Keep on Playing, just to name a few. Our
  offerings cover various academic and enrichment
  courses in the hopes of meeting the interests of
  all our motivated students.
• Our goal at Winter Institute is to offer quality
  academic opportunities beyond the regular school
  day. The Saturday Immersion Program has something
  for everyone!
• See you in February!
• Richard DeCristofaro, Ed.D.
• Superintendent

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Winter Institute Course List

• The Arts
• Amazing Art
• Keep on Playing!
• On Stage, Please
• Reading Language Arts
• Book Club
• Writers Workshop
• Advanced Writers Workshop
• Reading Workshop

• Math
• Math Study Skills
• Science
• Sensational Science
• Goo-yuk, Gases Light
• Social Studies
• Historical Battles
• Technology
• Lego Robotics
• Advanced Lego Robotics
• Internet Exploring

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• Dr. Richard DeCristofaro
• Superintendent of Schools
• Dr. Carmen Mariano
• Assistant Superintendent of Schools
• Keith Segalla
• Director of Extension Continuing Education
• Diane OKeeffe
• Coordinator of Winter Institute
• Quincy School Committee
• The Honorable William J. Phelan, Chairman
• Michael E. McFarland, Vice Chairman
• Jo-Ann M. Bragg
• Elaine F. Dwyer
• Ronald J. Mariano
• David F. McCarthy
• Linda K. Stice
• Dr. Richard DeCristofaro, Superintendent of
  Schools and

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• Frequently Asked Questions

When does registration begin and
end?Registration begins January 30, 2004 and
ends on Friday, February 27th How do I
register?First, look through the brochure and
find the program or programs that you wish to
register your child for. Fill out the
registration form at the end of this brochure and
mail to Winter Institute, 107 Woodward Avenue,
Quincy, MA 02169, or bring your completed form to
the Office of Continuing Education between 830
am and 230 pm on any school day. Be sure to
list the program name on your registration
form. What are the dates and times of the
courses?Winter Institute runs from February 28th
until April 3rd. Classes meet on Saturdays from
9am Noon.
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• What is the tuition for Winter Institute?
• The cost of Winter Institute is 142.00
  (includes materials and lab fees)
• How can I pay for the program courses?
• If you are mailing your application, we accept
  Master Card, Visa, checks, and money orders. If
  you are paying in person at our office, you may
  also pay with cash. We can not accept cash for
  mailed registrations.
• I have more than one child registering. Can I
  use the same form to register both of them?
• No, each child needs their own registration
  form. We have included a form on the back of
  this brochure. If you need additional forms,
  either photocopy the form or call the Office of
  Extension and Continuing Education at
  617-984-8888.
• Do I have to pay when I register?
• Yes. Any registrations received without payment
  or credit card information will not be processed.

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• How will I know if my child is accepted?
• We do not send out confirmations. We will not
  contact you unless a program is filled or
  cancelled, or if we have questions about your
  registration. Your cancelled check or credit
  card charge is your receipt for registration
  purposes.
• Are family discounts available?
• Yes. Families paying full price for two
  programs will receive 50 off each additional
  program.
• What grade level should I register my child for?
• Grade level is the one your child is currently
  enrolled.
• Is transportation available?
• Transportation will not be provided for this
  program.

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• Where can I get additional copies of this
  brochure?
• Brochures are available at your childs school,
  the Thomas Crane Public Library, City Hall, or
  the Office of Extension and Continuing Education,
  or by calling 617 -984- 8888.
• Can I get a refund if my child cannot attend
  classes?
• Yes. As long as we receive written notification
  in our office on or before February 27th so that
  we may offer your spot to anyone who might be on
  our waiting list. Refunds take 4-6 weeks to
  process.
• What is expected of students while they attend
  Winter Institute ?
• Students are expected to abide by all the rules
  and guidelines outlined in the Quincy Public
  Schools Students Rights and Responsibilities
  Handbook.
• If I still have questions, whom can I call?
• For questions about a particular program call
  the coordinator of the institute, Diane OKeeffe
  at 617-984-8781. If you have any questions about
  registration or payment issues, please call the
  Office of Extension and Continuing Education at
  617-984-8888 or send an email to program director
  Keith Segalla at ksegalla_at_quincy.k12.ma.us.

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Course Offerings

• Reading Language Arts
• Readers Workshop
• Grades 1 2
• Students will share their favorite stories and
  work on sight words using reading games.
• The students will then write and design their own
  books, which will be presented at the end of the
  institute on April 3rd.
• Book Club
• Grades 3 - 4
• This course is designed with the avid reader in
  mind. Students will be given an opportunity to
  explore characters and plot twists through
  literature circles, book shares, and short skits.
  
• Writers Workshop
• Grades 4 - 6
• Awaken the writer in you! Join us as we explore
  various literary genres -
• poetry, creative writing, short stories. Choose
  one to work on and create a finished
• product to be published in our Winter Institute
  Anthology! Whether you have a knack for rhyme or
  the gift of storytelling, this is the course for
  you!

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• Advanced Writers Workshop
• Grades 4 - 6
• Awaken the writer in you! Join us as we explore
  various literary genres -
• poetry, creative writing, short story. Choose
  one to work on and create a finished product to
  be published in our Winter Institute Anthology!
  Whether you have a knack for rhyme or the gift of
  storytelling, this is the course for you!
• Science
• Sensational Science
• Grades 1 3
• Explore the human body, water, colors and more
  using your sense of touch, taste, smell, sight
  and sound
• Goo-yuk, Gases and Light
• Grades 4 - 6
• Join us on an exciting journey in the physical
  sciences. Explore solids and liquids using
  goo-yuk and other materials. Experiment with
  gases and sound. This course is guaranteed to be
  full of surprises.

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TechnologyLego Robotics Grades 4
7This is a hands-on program which will
incorporate basic computer programming as well as
learning and applying design construction
technologies. Students working in groups will
build and program a working robot using both
RoboLab and Lego Mindstorm software. This class
will conclude with a competition where students
will use their finished robots to compete for
points on a set playing field.

• Internet Exploring
• Grades 4 - 6
• Students will explore a variety of software
  on PCs. They will create projects in class and
  will develop Internet Research skills. They will
  explore software such as Microsoft PowerPoint,
  Excel and Word. Families will be invited to join
  us on April 3rd for our PowerPoint presentations.
  

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• The Arts
• Amazing Art
• Grades 3-6
• Instead of being cooped up during these freezing
  winter Saturdays, join us for an exciting six
  weeks of Amazing Art. Amazing art will consist
  of painting, sculpture design, printmaking,
  beading, origami sculptures and much, much more.
• Keep on Playing!
• Grades 4 7
• Keep on Playing is a six week instrumental
  music program for grades 4 7. Lessons and band
  rehearsal for grades 4 5 will run from 900am
  to 1030am. Lessons and band rehearsal for
  grades 6 7 will run from 1030am to 1200pm.
  It will be a morning of fun and well play some
  great music. The program will end on April 3rd
  with a concert at the Beechwood Knoll School.
  Hope to see you there!
• On Stage, Please!
• Grades 3 7
  
• If you love the stage or have always wanted to
  try getting involved in a play, this is your
  program! Learn about musical theatre, dance, and
  art design. Then participate in a final On
  Stage, Please production!

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• Math
• Math Study Skills
• Grades 3 4
• Students will enjoy learning strategies for
  problem solving and obtain accuracy in
  computation.
• Social Studies
• Historical Battles
• Grades 4 6
• Students will explore and learn all about the
  events leading up to and during the Civil War.
  This exciting course will conclude with a small
  skit on April 3rd the final day of the course.

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Registration Form

• Winter Institute 2004 Registration Form
• Applications must be received by February 27,
  2004
• All registrations will be accepted in order of
  receipt.
• PLEASE PRINT
• Students
• Name__________________________________
• Address________________________________Quincy,MA_
  ______
• Telephone (daytime)______________(cell
  phone)_______________
• Present School_____________________________Grade__
  _______
• In case of emergency contact
• Name_______________________________
  phone____________
• Applying for
• Course Name_______________________________________
  _____

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• To be completed by parent/guardian
• I understand that my child must abide by the same
  rules and regulations during Winter Institute
  that apply during the school year. Failure to
  comply will result in exclusion from the program.
• I understand that program availability is subject
  to enrollment and that I will be contacted if
  there is a conflict.
• I have enclosed __________________ (142.00 per
  child.) Families paying full price for two
  programs will receive 50 off each additional
  program.
• No refunds after February 27, 2004.
• Please make check payable to Quincy Public
  Schools.
• ______________________________________________
• Date Parent/Guardian Signature
• ______________________________________________
• Mail this application with payment to Office of
  Extension Continuing Education,
• 107 Woodward Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169, Attn
  Winter Institute.