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SCOPE2013 Summer Explorations ProgramIncluding the Summer Music ProgramLocationBurr Intermediate SchoolProgram DirectorKimberly WeissContact InformationEmail: kweiss@commack.k12.ny.usSCOPE: 631-360-0800 ext 148 or 163DATES & COSTSession I: July 1 st -July 12 th , 2013(excluding July 4 th )9 days of classes1 class=$81.002 classes= $162.003 classes=$243.00Session II: July 15 th - July 26 th , 20131 class=$90.002 classes= $180.003 classes=$270.001 st Period- 8:30-9:452 nd Period- 9:55-11:103 rd Period- 11:20-12:35All printing and copying provided by SCOPE

2013 SCOPE Summer Explorations Program at CommackBurr Intermediate SchoolStudents Entering Grades 1-6Summer Music ProgramStudents Entering Grades 4-8Session I: Monday, July 1 - Friday, July 12, 2013 (excluding July 4)Session II: Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 26, 2013May 2013Dear Parent/Guardian:SCOPE Education Services is pleased to announce the return of the Summer ExplorationsProgram and the Summer Music Program at Commack UFSD. Commack elementary studentsentering grades 1-6 may participate in our innovative Summer Explorations Program. Commackstudents entering grades 4-8 may participate in our highly revered Summer Music Program.SCOPE offers a very unique childhood experience, providing students with a nurturing andfun-filled environment.The Summer Explorations Program and Summer Music Program will be held at BurrIntermediate School. The Summer Explorations Program classes will be conducted as follows:Session I: July 1-July 12, and Session II: July 15-July 26. The program will run from 8:30 A.M.to 12:35 P.M. The day will consist of three class periods, each lasting one hour and fifteenminutes: 1 st Period-8:30-9:45am, 2 nd Period-9:55-11:10am and 3 rd Period-11:20am-12:35pm. Theschool district does not provide transportation. The 4-week Summer Music Program is explainedin further detail on the attached Music Registration Form.All courses require a tuition payment and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.Please see the attached registration information and course selection guide. In order to operate,this program will need a minimum number of students.Please complete the attached registration form or register online by June 14, 2013.Register your child for the grade level he/she is entering in September 2013.To register online, please go to www.scopeonline.us. Go to Child/Student Services.Under subheading Summer Enrichment Programs, click on Commack Summer Explorations andMusic Program.To register by mail, please return the completed registration form and a check/moneyorder made payable to SCOPE or Credit Card Authorization Form (see attached sheet) to:SCOPE Education Services100 Lawrence AvenueSmithtown, New York 11787ATTN: Commack Summer ProgramAn email confirmation will be sent to the email address you provide prior to the start of theprogram. Please print the email confirmation and emergency/medical information and haveyour child bring these documents to the first day of summer classes.If your child has a medical condition or allergies, please email the Nurse, Diana Bishop, atdbishop@commack.k12.ny.us or call 631-858-3621 prior to June 21, 2013.If you have any questions or concerns, please email Kimberly Weiss atkweiss@commack.k12.ny.us. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to anexciting summer!Sincerely,All printing and copying provided by SCOPE Kimberly WeissSummer Program Director

SCOPE 2013 Summer Explorations CoursesRegister your child for the grade he/she is entering in September 2013.***All classes are offered for Session I and II unless otherwise noted***Title: A Minute to Win It- Commack EditionBased on the TV game show, we’ll practice and playindividual and group challenges which give you aminute to try to win it!Course #1: Grades 1-2 (2 nd Period)Course #2: Grades 3-4 (1 st Period)Course #3: Grades 5-6 (1 st Period)Title: Awesome Art ActivitiesCreativity welcomed! Students will dive into glue,sparkles, and many more surprises to createimaginative arts and crafts.Course #4: Grades 1-2 (1 st Period)Course #5: Grades 3-4 (2 nd Period)Course #6: Grades 5-6 (3 rd Period)Title: Commack SurvivorHave you ever wished you could be on the show“Survivor?” Now you can with Commack Survivor! Youwill create your own tribe identity, compete forprizes and learn cool survival techniques withoutbeing voted off the island!Course #7: Grades 1-3 (2 nd Period)Course #8: Grades 4-6 (3 rd Period)Title: Computer ClubStudents will learn how to use various softwareapplications to create computer-generated products.Students will explore different educational sites andnavigate through the World Wide Web.Course #9: Grades 1-3 (2 nd Period)Course #10: Grades 4-6 (3 rd Period)Title: Engineering is ElementaryIf you enjoy building and working with your hands,then this is the course for you. Students willexperiment with the building process, developsystems diagrams, and learn to work within specsand constraints.Course #11: Grades 1-3 (1 st Period)Title: Fabulous FashionDo you love fashion? Students will explore currentfashion trends and bring runway looks to everydaylife.Course #12: Grades 3-6 (3 rd Period)Title: Math MadnessStudents will have fun with numbers, using games,problem solving activities, geometry, and excitingmath activities that will include many interestinghands-on manipulatives.Course #13: Grades 1-2 (2 nd Period)Course #14: Grades 3-4 (3 rd Period)NEW ACTIVITIES THIS YEAR!All printing and copying provided by SCOPETitle: Sports ClubLeave behind the TV and video games and come joinus in the gym and on the field for some healthyathletic fun. Students will have the opportunity toparticipate in a variety of sports such as wiffleball,tug-of-war and more! We will focus on sportsmanshipand teamwork.Course #15: Grades 1-3 (3 rd Period)Course #16: Grades 4-6 (1 st Period)Title: Writer’s WorkshopCalling all writers! Students will work on variouscreative and narrative writing projects. They willpublish a collection of their own pieces including anessay, feature article, and a memoir.Course #17: Grades 1-3 (3 rd Period)Title: Kids’ CuisineDon’t ask “What’s for lunch?” Make it yourself! Getready to dig in, enjoy the food, gain cooking skillsand have fun!Course #18: Grades 1-3 (1 st Period)Title: Philosophy for KidsChildren are natural philosophers. This course willconnect children’s literature and inspire animateddiscussions with questions that concern kids and allof us.Course #19: Grades 4-6 (2 nd Period)Title: Science/Art ConnectionThis course will offer hands-on activities. Studentswill see the wonders that occur when art collideswith science.Course #20: Grades 1-3 (3 rd Period)Title: PhotographyThis course is an introduction to photography forintermediate students. Disposable cameras will beprovided and students can bring digital cameras ifthey have one.Course #21: Session I Grades 4-6 (1 st Period)Title: Old Fashioned GamesLet’s take the kids back in time and learn some ofthe games of the 50’s and 60’s! Students will learnhow to play Jacks, Pixie Sticks, Checkers,Hopscotch, and more!Course #22: Grades 1-3 (2 nd Period)

Title: Habitat WondersCome explore the creatures of the rain forest,ocean ponds, deserts and more. Each day we willmake a beautiful habitat creation!Course #23: Grades 1-3 (1 st Period)Title: Drama KidsDo you crave the spotlight? Are you looking toenhance your theatrical skills? Join Drama Kids!Students will create and act out commercials, bringbooks to life, and perform for peers.Course #24: Session I Grades 4-6 (1 st Period)Course #25: Grades 1-3(3 rd Period)Title: Creativity 1,2,3Let's get creative! How is a number line like arailroad track? How is an ocean like the sky?Students will become producers of knowledge ratherthan just consumers of knowledge. They will beexposed to new ideas and unique problem solving.Come join us for a different type of learningexperience in this project based course.Course #26: Grades 1-3 (1 st Period)LanguagesHave you always wanted to learn a new language?This summer will be your chance. Students will learnsome of the nuts and bolts, including the alphabet,numbers, colors and basic conversational phrases.Course #32: Spanish Grades 3-6 (2 nd Period)Course #33: Spanish Grades 1-2 (3 rd Period)Course #34: French Grades 3-6 (3 rd Period)Course #35: Italian Session I Grades 3-6 (1 st Period)Title: Italian Culture and CookingFor those of you who are taking Italian, this is agreat supplement to the language course! In thiscourse students will explore the Italian culture,create maps of Italy, and create some Italiandishes. Math and fractions will be incorporated asstudents learn how to read recipes and cook.Course #36: Session I Grades 3-6 (2 nd Period)Title: Mad ScientistLet science excite, inspire, and engage you. Thisprogram will provide hands-on science activities andexperiments that will develop problem solving skillsand intrigue curious minds.Course #27: Grades 1-2 (3 rd Period)Course #28: Grades 3-6 (2 nd Period)Title: Literature Art ConnectionDo you love books and art? This course will combineliterature and art. Students will read literature andcreate crafts and art projects.Course #29: Grades 1-3 (1 st Period)Title: Summer SunCalling all writers! Students will participate in anexciting course where they will work together as ateam to create a newspaper. They will write articles,comic strips, editorials and more. Apply now for yourspot with the “Summer Sun”.Course #30: Grades 4-6 (1 st Period)Title: A Tour of Ancient EgyptBecome an Egyptologist in this adventurous coursethat will take you through Ancient Egypt. Studentswill learn about the building of pyramids, themummification process, create three dimensionalmaps of Egypt and more!Course #31:Session I- Part 1 of Tour Grades 3-6 (2 nd Period)Session II-Part 2 of Tour Grades 3-6 (2 nd Period)*Different activities will be covered in the courses.A student can sign up for both tours or just one.All printing and copying provided by SCOPE

2013 SCOPE Summer Explorations Program at CommackBurr Intermediate SchoolSession I: Monday, July 1 - Friday, July 12, 2013 (excluding July 4 th )Session II: Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 26, 2013Classes will be offered in three time-slots/periods for Sessions I and II.1 st Period - 8:30-9:45am 2 nd Period - 9:55-11:10am 3 rd Period - 11:20am-12:35pmRegistration FormChild’s Name______________________________ Parent’s Name_________________________________________Current Grade___________ Current School ___________________Current Teacher________________________Home Address________________________________________ Email_____________________________________Street Town ZipHome Phone ___________________Cell Phone ( ) __________________Work Phone ( ) ________________Local Emergency Contact Name __________________________________ Relationship _____________________Emergency Phone __________________________Emergency Cell Phone () _____________________________Physician’s Name/Phone/Medical Needs/Issues _______________________________________________________*** If your child has a medical condition or allergies, please email the Nurse, Diana Bishop, at dbishop@commack.k12.ny.us orcall 631-858-3621 prior to June 21, 2013.Register your child for the grade he/she is entering in September 2013.Session I: Monday, July 1 -Friday, July 12, 2013 (9 days of classes)Fee for (1) 2-week class=$81.00, (2) 2-week classes=$162.00, (3) 2-week classes=$243.001 st Period8:30-9:45am2 nd Period9:55-11:10am3 rd Period11:20-12:35pmFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceCourse #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Session II: Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 26, 2013 (10 days of classes)Fee for (1) 2-week class=$90.00, (2) 2-week classes=$180.00, (3) 2-week classes=$270.001 st Period8:30-9:45am2 nd Period9:55-11:10am3 rd Period11:20-12:35pmFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceCourse #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Course #__________ Title____________________________Check #_______________Amount___________________*A 10% discount is available to families with more than one child taking (2) or more classes.*Refunds will not be issued after June 21, 2013. All refunds issued prior to June 21 st will incur a $10.00processing fee.*Email confirmations will be sent to the email address you provided prior to the start of the program.*Please print the email confirmation and have your child bring it to the first day of classes.Kindly return the completed Registration Form and a check/money order made payable toSCOPE, or the Credit Card Authorization Form (see attached), no later than June 14, 2013 to:SCOPE Education Services100 Lawrence Ave.Smithtown, New York 11787ATTN: Commack Summer ProgramAll printing and copying provided by SCOPE

2013 SCOPE Summer Music Program at CommackLocation: Burr Intermediate SchoolMonday, July 1 - Friday, July 26, 20131 st Period 8:30–9:45am2 nd Period 9:55–11:10am3 rd Period 11:20am–12:35pmMusic Program Registration Form (Students entering grades 4–8)***Parents are responsible for providing an instrument for their child. ***Child’s Name______________________________________ Parent’s Name_________________________________________Current Grade___________ Current School ___________________________Current Teacher________________________Home Address________________________________________________ Email_____________________________________Street Town ZipHome Phone ___________________Cell Phone ( ) ____________________Work Phone ( ) ______________________Local Emergency Contact Name ______________________________________ Relationship__________________________Emergency Phone __________________________Emergency Cell Phone () ____________________________________Physician’s Name/Phone/Medical Needs/Issues _______________________________________________________________*** If your child has a medical condition or allergies, please email the Nurse, Diana Bishop, at dbishop@commack.k12.ny.us orcall 631-858-3621 prior to June 21, 2013.Fee for 1 Music Class = $180.00Fee for 2 Music Classes = $360.00Check #_______________Amount_________________Please Note: The music program runs for one four week session. Each class is 75 minutes in length. Refunds willnot be issued after June 21, 2013. All refunds issued prior to June 21 st will incur a $10.00 processing fee.Music ProgramInstrumental music lessons will be offered to students entering grades 4–8. Students may participate in Band,Orchestra, and Musical Theater/Chorus. Students in grades 6-8 may participate in Jazz Band.Band (Grades 4-8 ONLY) 1 st Period (8:30 – 9:45am) Instrument_______________________Beginner _____Intermediate_____ Percussion (Intermediate only) _____Jazz Band (Grades 6-8 ONLY) 2 nd Period (9:55 – 11:10am) Instrument_____________________Musical Theater/Chorus (Grades 4-8 ONLY) 2 nd Period (9:55 – 11:10am) Check here to register ______Orchestra (Grades 4-8 ONLY)Beginner _____Intermediate_____3 rd Period (11:20am – 12:35pm) Instrument______________________Kindly return the completed registration form and a check/money order made payable to SCOPE, or theCredit Card Authorization Form (see attached) no later than Friday, June 14, 2013 to:SCOPE Education Services100 Lawrence AvenueSmithtown, New York 11787ATTN: Commack Summer ProgramAll printing and copying provided by SCOPE

SCOPE EDUCATION SERVICESSCOPE IS PLEASED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUICK AND CONVENIENT PAYMENTSERVICE FOR PARENTS WHO WISH TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD.PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ANDRETURN WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FORMI authorize SCOPE Education Services to charge my credit card the program fee for mychild’s participation in the Summer Explorations Program. I understand all payments arenonrefundable after June 21, 2013. All refunds issued prior to June 21 st will incur a$10.00 processing fee.Please indicate amount to be charged to your credit card: $________________Please check form of payment:COMMACK SUMMEREXPLORATIONS PROGRAM________ VISA ________ MC ________ AMEX ________ DISCOVERCredit Card Number: _____________________________________________________Expiration Date: ______________________CSV Code: ___________________Name as it appears on credit card:______________________________________________________________________Billing Address:______________________________________________________________________Cardholder’s Signature: _________________________________________________Child’s Name: ______________________ Home Phone: ______________________Home School: ______________________ Program: __________________________PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:If your credit card is declined you will be charged a $25.00 reprocessing fee.QUESTIONS? Call 631-360-0800, ext. 163 or 148All printing and copying provided by SCOPE