Summer Enrichment Programs

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 2009-10

WATERCOLOR CLASS (GRADES 6-8) -  INSTRUCTOR: MRS. EMILY MORTENSON – JULY 6^TH TO JULY 9^TH

            Come and be introduced to the wonderful world of watercolors!  During this watercolor class, students will set up their paint palettes, learn about tools and materials, be introduced to various watercolor techniques, and will create a landscape or animal portrait of their choice. Students will leave at the end of the week having created a beautiful work of art and having gained vast knowledge of the subject. They will also be sent home with their palettes full of paint and the brushes that they used throughout the week, so that they may continue working on their newly learned skills at home!

            This class will run from July 6^th through July 9^th, from 9:00am until 11:00am, at the Sussex Middle School’s art room.  The cost for this class will be $80 per student. All supplies will be provided, and students will be able to keep their materials.  There will be a limit of 12 students in this class (minimum of 7). Please contact Mrs. Mortenson, at emortenson@swregional.org, with any questions.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (GRADES 3–5) – INSTRUCTOR: MS. KELLY KISTLER – JULY 6^TH TO AUGUST 6^TH

            This program will provide individual instrumental lesson instruction for students currently enrolled in the 2009-2010 Instrumental Music program at Wantage School.  These lessons will provide students with instrumental instruction focusing on the skills needed to continue on an instrument, such as new notes, rhythms, and techniques.  Lessons will be offered on the following instruments: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and percussion.  Students will need to provide an instrument and any supplies necessary (i.e. reeds, valve oil, additional lesson books) to maintain the instrument for this program; no instruments will be provided by the Sussex-Wantage Regional School District.

            The program is offered to any students currently enrolled in the 2009-2010 Instrumental Music Program at Wantage School (4th Grade Band or 5th Grade Band).  Lessons are also offered to any students currently in the 4th grade who wish to begin band during the 2010-2011 school year as part of the 5th Grade Band. Cost is $75.00 for lesson instruction, plus the cost of any supplies (can be purchased from the instructor at the lesson or at a local music store of the family’s choice).  Additional music books will be available for purchase PRIOR to the start of the lesson program (information will go home with students with lesson scheduling paperwork).  Lessons will be 30-minutes in length.  Exact times to be determined when students schedule individual lessons.  Lessons will be on Wednesday and Thursday during the morning/early afternoon hours.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (GRADES 6-8) – INSTRUCTOR: MS. JANELL KALLIMANIS – JULY 6^TH TO AUGUST 6^TH

            The summer music enrichment program will provide individual instrumental lessons for students currently enrolled in the 2009-2010 instrumental music program at Sussex Middle School, in 6^th, 7^th or 8^th grade band.  The focus will be on improving their skills in listening and reading rhythms and pitch.  The Sussex School program is a continuation of the Wantage School summer music enrichment program.  This will allow all instrumental music students in the Sussex-Wantage Regional school system an opportunity for instrumental enrichment.  All woodwind, brass and percussion instruments may take lessons.

• The cost is $75.00 per student for the five weeks of lessons.  Each weekly lesson will be a half an hour.
• Lessons will be offered starting at 9:00 am with the last lesson scheduled for 1:30 pm.
• Lessons will be scheduled on Wednesday or Thursday.  (Tuesday may be added to accommodate a larger number of students if there is sufficient interest).  Two days will allow for a maximum of 20 student lessons, three days will allow for a maximum of 30 student lessons.
• Starting the week of July 6 and ending the week of August 2 (5 weeks).
• Any supplies (reeds, valve oil, cork grease, etc.) will be the responsibility of the student.

MODEL ROCKETRY – INSTRUCTOR: MR. DAVE PASAKE – JULY 12^TH TO JULY 16^TH

Have a Blast this Summer!  Here is your chance to build and fly your own model rocket.  This program will be offered during the week of July 12-16 to students going into fourth grade and above.  There will be two sessions each day from Monday through Thursday at the Wantage School for building the models and learning about them.  On Friday, we will have a group launch at the Wantage School beginning at 11:00.

Monday- Thursday Sessions:

11:00am – 12:15pm Students entering grades 4 or 5.

12:30pm - 1:45pm Students entering grades 6, 7, or 8.

            All three classes will learn the safety issues regarding this hobby and learn the “how tos” for developing this into a rewarding hobby.  The safety and well-being of each student is a priority both in class and during the launch, so students must conduct themselves and behave appropriately.  The cost for each student is $55.00.  There will be a limit of 15 students for each class.  Please send registration form and check made out to SWBOE to Mr. Pasake at the Wantage School.  Any questions, please contact Mr. Pasake at (973) 875-4589.  We welcome all families to attend Friday’s launch.  Bring you lawn chair and sunglasses.

POTTERY CLASS  - INSTRUCTOR: MRS. EMILY MORTENSON – JULY 12^TH TO JULY 16^TH

Don’t be a stick in the mud! Come and play in the mud during this week long workshop with clay. Students will learn how to work with clay and will participate in many projects throughout the week. This class will include demonstrations, discussions, and creative assignments, which will allow students to grow in their knowledge of art, in their use of clay, in their creativity, and as people, as they collaborate and problem solve together.

This class will run one week, July 12^th through the 16^th, from 9:00am-11:45am for grades 6 – 8 and from 1:00-2:45pm for grades 3 – 5.  All classes will be held at the Sussex Middle School’s art room.  The cost for grades 6 – 8 will be $75 per student; $65 per student grades 3 - 5. All supplies will be provided, so just bring your creativity!  There will be a limit of 12 students in this class (minimum of 7). Please contact Mrs. Mortenson, at emortenson@swregional.org, with any questions.

RECYCLED ART CLASS – INSTRUCTOR: MRS. MORTENSON – JULY 19^TH TO JULY 23^RD

            Join us for a fun-filled week of building grand sculptures out of recycled materials! Students will be learning how to create three dimensional sculptures out of everyday recyclables.  We will brainstorm and develop our ideas through sketches and then work to transform them into three dimensional artwork. Creativity is key to this week’s challenge!

            This class will run for one week, July 19^th through the 23^rd , from 9:00am until 10:30am for grades 3-5 and from 10:45am until 12:15pm for grades 6-8, in the Sussex Middle School art room.  The cost for this class will be $55 per student.  Materials will be provided, but please start collecting jars, lids, cans etc. to bring to class as well.  There will be a limit of 12 students in this class (minimum of 7). Please contact Mrs. Mortenson, at emortenson@swregional.org, with any questions. 

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