Reading and Writing

Teacher: Mr. Gibbs

Grade: This group is for students entering grades 3 through 5 who love to read alone and with a buddy, love to hear a good story, and also for those that might be reluctant readers who haven't found their favorite types of books and genres yet.

Max number of students: 12

Date/Time: Three one-week long sessions

Session 1: 7/1-7/5 (no session on 7/4) from 9:30-10:30

Session 2: 7/29-8/2 from 9:30-10:30

Session 3: 8/5-8/9 from 9:30-10:30

Place: Tanglewood Elementary

Contact: Dan Gibbs, grade 5 teacher - gibbsd@sgfcsd.org

Bulldog Buddy Club- Grades 2 & 3

Teachers:  Mrs. Johnson & Ms. Baker

Grade: Any student entering grades 2 & 3 interested in books, science, chess/checkers, nature, and friendships!

Location: Moreau Elementary Library

Max number of students: 10

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. (Please have your child bring a labeled water bottle, snack, and lunch each day)

Dates: Monday-Thursday 7/8-7/25

Place: Moreau Elementary

Contact: Karen Baker, kindergarten - bakerk@sgfcsd.org 

Teachers: Ms. Geniti and Ms. Waghorn

Grade: Students entering grades 4 & 5 will have fun while learning their way around the kitchen. We will discuss safety, hygiene, and of course food! We will learn about portion sizes, food choices, and balancing a healthy diet. Students will follow recipes as they prepare a light meal each day. We will also create a recipe book at the end of the week for students to take home.

Max number of students: 8 students per one-week session

Date/Time: Two one-week sessions

Session 1: 7/8-7/12, 9:00-12:00

Session 2: 7/15-7/19, 9:00-12:00

Place: Ballard Elementary

Contact: Cathy Geniti, grade 3 teacher - genitic@sgfcsd.org

Description: After sharing and listening to a variety of character education books and having circle discussions, students entering grades 3 and 4 will create their own character education book to be printed and shared using Canva and other technology programs. Parents will be invited in to hear the creations from their children as the class culminates on the final day.

Teacher: Ms. Henzel & Mrs. Metivier

Dates: 7/22-26, 7/29-31 (8 days)

Times: Students entering grade 3, 9:00-10:30

Students entering grade 4, 10:30-12:00

Max number of students: 12 per session

Place: Tanglewood Elementary Room 115

Contact: Laura Henzel, reading teacher - henzell@sgfcsd.org and Jamie Meitivier, reading teacher - metivierj@sgfcsd.org

Teachers: Mrs. Frey & Mrs. DeLisle

Grade: Any student currently in grades K through 5

Description: Join us for an exploration of The Olympics. Through center activities, we will discover everything there is to know about these exciting games - the history and traditions behind them, the sports and symbols that are associated with them and this summer's games in Paris, France. Our time together will conclude with our own version of the Olympic games. What a fun way to learn!

Max number of students: 20 students per session/grade level

Day / Time:

• 7/22-7/25 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for students entering second or third grade 

• 7/29-8/1 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for students entering kindergarten or first grade

Place: Harrison Ave. Elementary room K-4

Contact: Renee Frey, kindergarten teacher - freyr@sgfcsd.org

Teacher: Ms. Abrams and Mrs. Whitney

Grade: This two week session for students entering grades 2 through 5 is a fun and engaging class where young writers and artists will embark on daily adventures in creativity! Through exciting writing prompts and hands-on craft projects, students will unleash their imaginations and bring their ideas to life. This class is perfect for budding authors and craft enthusiasts who want to explore the exciting world of storytelling and creativity.

Max number of students: 15

Date / Time: 7/29-8/1 & 8/5-8/8 from 12:30-2:00

Place: Harrison Ave. Elementary Reading Room

Contact: Maria Whitney, grade 3 teacher - whitneym@sgfcsd.org and Kristen Abrams, AIS teacher - abramsk@sgfcsd.org 

Teacher: Mr. Gibbs

Grade: Students entering grades 3 through 5 will learn basic kitchen skills, but also have fun making fun food items using math skills with measurement and reading and writing skills with the recipes. 

Max number of students: 10

Date/Time: Three one-week long sessions

Session 1: 7/1-7/5 (no session on 7/4) from 8:00-9:30

Session 2: 7/29-8/2 from 8:00-9:30

Session 3: 8/5-8/9 from 8:00-9:30

Place: Tanglewood Elementary

Contact: Dan Gibbs, grade 5 teacher - gibbsd@sgfcsd.org

Teacher: Mrs. Sutton & Mr. Porter

Format: This course, for individuals who are interested in exploring their creativity through both English language arts and visual arts, will have two sessions this summer - one for students entering grades 3 through 5 and one for students entering grades 6, 7 & 8.  Over the course of two weeks, students will engage in a variety of activities and projects that will challenge them to think creatively and develop their skills in writing, drawing, and other forms of expression. By the end of the course, students will have created their very own graphic novel! 

Max number of students: 15 per session

Dates: July 16-18, 23-25

Times: Session 1 (grades 3-5) at 9:00 - 10:30/Session 2 (grades 6-8) 11:15-12:45

Place: Oliver W. Winch MS room 109

Contact: Greg Porter, art teacher - porterg@sgfcsd.org and Olivia Sutton, ELA teacher - suttono@sgfcsd.org 

Description: Students entering grade K through 5 will have the opportunity to hear stories, learn interesting facts, and participate in hands-on learning activities from different cultures around the world.

Teacher: Mrs. DeLisle, Mrs. Kiernan, and Mrs. Williams

Dates: 7/29-7/31

Times: Students entering grades K & 1, 9:00-10:00

Students entering grades 2 & 3, 10:00-11:00

Students entering grades 4 & 5, 11:00-12:00

Max number of students: 12 per session

Place: Tanglewood Elementary Library

Contact: Brianna Williams, library media specialist - williamsb@sgfcsd.org