Summer Extravaganza 2014 Revised 05-27-14

The Canton Public Schools are pleased to offer
Summer Extravaganza!

Summer Extravaganza 2014 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 Summer Extravaganza 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 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.
Information
Programs available for students entering Grades K 12:
Session 1 July 7 July 11:
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.*
10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.*
Session 2 July 14 July 18:
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.*
10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.*
*Please check course schedule matrix. There are some courses
offered at different times than those listed above.
Contact Information:

Dr. Jordan E. Grossman,
Assistant Superintendent
(860) 693-7704, ext. 13
jgrossman@cantonschools.org

Lisa Deltano, Co-Coordinator
ldeltano@cantonschools.org

Barbara Silverio, Co-Coordinator
bsilverio@cantonschools.org

Summer Extravaganza Course Schedule Matrix Summer 2014
Jazz Camp Session
June 23 27
Gr. 7 9 Jazz Camp (9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.) (T. Moran)

Session 1
July 7 July 11
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Entering K Getting Ready for Kindergarten (C. Gustafson) Gr. 1 3 Camp Read-A-Lot (B. Silverio)
Gr. 1 3 Art Fantasy World (L. Klusek) Gr. 1 3
Fun with Music Song, Dance and Rhythm
(C. Markkanen)
Gr. 1 3 Little Scientists Laboratory (A. McKay) Gr. 1 3 Spanish (Marina Morus)
Gr. 4 6
Fun with Music Let Your Voice Shine
(C. Markkanen)
Gr. 1 3 Math Wizards (C. Gustafson)
Gr. 4 6 Robotics (L. Deltano) Gr. 4 6 Little Scientists Laboratory (A. McKay)
Gr. 4 6 Spanish (Marina Morus) Gr. 4 6 Medieval History (K. Magarian)
Gr. 4 6 Technology Skills (E. Perotti) Gr. 4 6 School of Rock! Guitar Basics (E. Perotti)
Gr. 4 9 Woodshop (9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.) (J. DuBois)

Session 2
July 14 July 18
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Entering K Getting Ready for Kindergarten (C. Gustafson) Gr. 1 3
Fun with Music Song, Dance and Rhythm
(C. Markkanen)
Gr. 1 3 Robotics (L. Deltano) Gr. K 3 Mother Goose (C. Mutch)
Gr. 1 3 Spanish (Marina Morus) Gr. 1 3 Letterboxing (L. Nanni)
Gr. 4 6 Art Fantasy World (L. Klusek) Gr. 1 3 Ocean Exploration (C. Gustafson)
Gr. 4 6
Fun with Music Let Your Voice Shine
(C. Markkanen)
Gr. 4 6 Camp Read-A-Lot (B. Silverio)
Gr. 4 6 Letterboxing (L. Nanni) Gr. 4 6 Lights Camera Action! (E. Perotti)
Gr. 4 6 Technology Skills (E. Perotti) Gr. 4 6 Spanish (Marina Morus)

Important Information:
Courses are open to both Canton Public School students and to students from other school districts.
These enrichment courses run Monday through Friday.
Grade levels indicated are for the grade your child will be entering in Fall 2014.
For children who are also attending the Canton Parks & Recreation Explorers Camp at Mills Pond, there will be
transportation available (at parents expense) to bring children from Cherry Brook Primary School (leaving at
12:15 p.m.) to Mills Pond Recreation Center. Parents would pick up their child(ren) after camp at Mills Pond.
Registration form and Emergency Contact form can be found at the back of the brochure. Fill out separate
Registration forms and Emergency Contact forms for each of your children that will be attending Summer
Extravaganza.
For questions please contact the office of Dr. Jordan E. Grossman at (860) 693-7704, ext. 13.
Course Offerings (Summer Extravaganza 2014)
Jazz Camp (June 23 June 27)
Cantons Jazz Camp, under the direction of the Canton Public Schools
faculty, will give young students the opportunity to pursue jazz theory
and improvisation appropriate to their level. Students will need to bring
their own instruments. Drums, mallet instruments, and amplifiers will be
provided.

Grades: 7 - 9 Dates: June 23 27: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Maximum class size: None Location: Canton High School
Instructor Tom Moran Fee: $150

Getting Ready for Kindergarten
This is a great class for your child to work on writing, coloring,
socializing, listening and trying out the class. This will be a first
experience with Kindergarten.

Session 1 (J uly 7 J uly 11)
Grades: Entering Kindergarten Dates: July 7 July 11: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Maximum class size: 15 Location: Cherry Brook Primary School
Instructor Chelsea Gustafson Fee: $100.00
Grades: Entering Kindergarten Dates: July 14 July 18: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Art Fantasy World
This class is for the students interested in rolling up their sleeves
and exploring the world of art. Students will work with painting,
drawing, sculpture, and more.

Grades: 1 - 3 Dates: July 7 July 11: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Instructor Linda Klusek Fee: $110.00 (materials included)
Instructor Linda Klusek Fee: $110.00 (materials included)

Little Scientists Laboratory
A lab-based science program with a new, exciting experiment
each day! Join your friends for a summer full of science fun.

Instructor Allison McKay Fee: $100.00
Grades: 4 - 6 Dates: July 7 July 11: 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Instructor Allison McKay Fee: $100.00

Math Wizards
Students will participate in fun and challenging math skills.
Students will play a variety of games to enhance their math
skills.


Ocean Exploration

Students will explore the world through an ocean-themed
program. Students will learn about ocean life through songs,
literature, movements, and arts and crafts.


Fun with Music Song, Dance, and Rhythm (Grades 1-3)
Come be a part of an African drumming circle. Sing and dance
to Native American and Cowboy music from the Western
frontier. Learn folk songs and dances from around the world
and learn about how they came to America.

Grades: 1 3 Dates: July 7 July 11: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Instructor C. Markkanen Fee: $100.00
Grades: 1 3 Dates: July 14 July 18: 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Fun with Music Let Your Voice Shine (Grades 4-6)
Gain confidence singing and harmonizing in small groups,
featuring Broadway, classic and rock style vocals. Sing todays
most popular music from the worlds top performers such as:
Royals by Lorde, Human, Jar of Hearts, and A Thousand
Years, by Christina Perri, "When I'm Gone (Cups)" by Anna
Kendrick, Rolling in the Deep by Adele, and many more that
you can choose from. Sing smash hits from Broadway like
On My Own from Les Miserables, as well as music from
Phantom of the Opera,Cats, Starlight Express, and others.

Grades: 4 6 Dates: July 7 July 11: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Robotics
Learn the basics of Lego NXT programming and participate in
The Great Robot Race!

Instructor Lisa Deltano Fee: $100
Instructor Lisa Deltano Fee: $100.00

Letterboxing
Letterboxing combines hunting for treasure with ink stamping.
We will go to different places in the surrounding local areas.
We will follow the clues together and enjoy some pretty cool
hikes! We will also be making our OWN letterboxes and hiding it
with clues for your friends to find!

Instructor Lisa Nanni Fee: $120
Instructor Lisa Nanni Fee: $120.00

Fun with Mother Goose

We will learn many of the beloved and not so common nursery
rhymes with art, literature, dramatization, math, rhyming and
more! We will make up reasons why Humpty Dumpty was on
the wall and even make some food to go with the nursery rhyme!

Grades: K-3 Dates: July 14 July 18: 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Instructor Cora Mutch Fee: $100.00

Spanish
Learn basic conversational Spanish. There will be seven
fundamental concepts taught. This class is certain to fill up
quickly!

Instructor Marina Morus Fee: $100.00
Grades: 1 3 Dates: July 7 July 11: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Camp Read-A-Lot

Bring your flashlight, sleeping bag, and great books to read.
We will transform the classroom into a campground. Students
will enjoy storytelling by a simulated campfire, sing-alongs,
Smores, read alouds, and recreational reading under the stars.

Instructor Barbara Silverio Fee: $100.00
Instructor Barbara Silverio Fee: $100.00

Medieval History
Sieges, trebuchets, and murder holes, raining cats and dogswhat do these words and
phrases have in common? They are all part of the world of Medieval History. Travel back
in time and design a coat of arms, learn about siege engines, and plan a castle layout that
will withstand an enemy attack.

Grades: 4 - 6 Dates: Session 1 July 7 July 11: 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Instructor Kathy Magarian Fee: $100.00

School of Rock! Guitar Basics
Bring your guitar for a week of learning basic chords and simple
rock songs. Choose from a variety of classic rock songs to
learn. Try out the acoustic, electric and bass guitars.
Learn tablature a simple way to read guitar music.
(This course is for beginners only.)

Instructor Erik Perotti Fee: $100.00

Technology Skills
Parents can join their child in this course designed to build
technology skills. Learn basic word processing skills, navigate
the web, and practice keyboarding skills.

Grades: 4 - 6 Dates: July 7 July 11: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Grades: 4 - 6 Dates: July 14 July 18: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Lights Camera Action!
Spend a week learning the ropes of videography. Students will
work together to create storyboards, film, and edit video to
create a final project to present at the end of the week.


Woodshop
Explore a well-furnished woodshop with many power tools and
various hand tools. Students will learn safe use of some power
tools and hand tools to create small projects of their choice.
Students must bring a bag lunch.

Maximum class size: 15 Location: Canton High School
Instructor Jeff DuBois Fee: $250

Canton Public Schools Summer Extravaganza 2014 Registration Form
Please complete a separate registration form for EACH child. Please print clearly.
Student Last Name

First Name Middle Initial Gender
Current School

Grade Entering in Fall 2014 Birth Date Age
Student Lives With:
Both Parents Mother Father Guardian Other ______________________
Students Home Phone Number

Mothers Cell Fathers Cell
Mothers Name (or Guardian)

Mothers (or Guardians) Work Phone Number

Fathers Name (or Guardian)

Fathers (or Guardians) Work Phone Number

Students Residence Address (Street, City, State, Zip)
Parents/Guardians email address(es):

Emergency Contact / Relationship to Child
(Name of person student may be released to if parent/guardian cannot be reached.)

Student health concerns:
Emergency Contacts Phone Number(s): (Home) (Cell)

Course Registration for Session 1 (July 7 July 11)
Fill in Course Name. Fill in Grade your child will be entering in Fall 2014. Select the course time.
Course Name(s) (write in on lines below) Grade Level Select time course is offered

8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Register for Woodshop on the line below. (Please note different course time for Woodshop)

9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Course Registration for Session 2 (July 14 July 18)
Fill in Course Name. Fill in Grade your child will be entering in Fall 2014. Select the course time.
Course Name(s) (write in on lines below) Grade Level Select time course is offered

8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Course Registration for Jazz Camp Session (June 23 27)
Register for Jazz Camp on the line below. (Please note course time)

9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Payment Information:

$___________ (amount enclosed)

Make check payable to Canton Public Schools.
Mail or Bring payment to:
Canton Board of Education, Summer Extravaganza
Attn: Dr. Jordan E. Grossman
4 Market Street, Suite 100
Canton, CT 06019

Canton Public Schools
Summer Extravaganza 2014 Emergency Information

Name: ____________________________ Age: _____ DOB: _____________

Address:________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ____________________ Cell/Work Phone: ________________

Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________________

Allergies: ________________________________________________________

List emergency medication given in case of reaction: ______________________

________________________________________________________________

Medication (list if taking): ____________________________________________

Health Problems: __________________________________________________

Emergency Contacts (if you are not available):

1. _____________________________ Phone: _______________________

2. _____________________________ Phone: _______________________

*** A registered nurse is not always available during summer school hours.
The parent/guardian will be contacted in case of an injury or illness.
In the event of an emergency, an ambulance will be called.

Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________ Date: __________

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