BACK 2 SCHOOL BOOT CAMP 2016

 August 15 - 19 (Monday - Friday)

This  BYOD (bring your own smart device) STEAM-infused

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), 

project-based learning experience will encourage your child to create, collaborate, and communicate in this one-week summer camp designed to help incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th graders dust off their brain cells in the areas of reading, writing, and math, 

while having PHENOMENAL fun!  

·       Students will ...

o    Design and create a roller coaster
(STEAM based project)

o    Become global citizens by using Twitter. Students will practice their communication skills while sharing their designs, challenges, and successes

o    Use games (board & online) to practice their math skills. Your child will be one of the first to play a brand new hot-off-the-presses game, Mad Mad Math Money (practicing skills such as, adding, subtracting, multiplication, and PEMDAS). 

o    Dive into writing by blogging on KIDBLOG about their Imagination Destination Writing Adventures– where students go on an adventure and create a story about it.

o    Rock reading comprehension by reviewing story structure and figurative language while reading a short novel.  In addition, students will be using online resources that will motivate your students to go to the next reading level. 

Register:  Email or call Mrs. McCutcheon
ASAP to reserve your space
 mccutcheon6@gmail.com
 562-547-9314

Dates:      August 15 - 19 (Monday - Friday)
Times:   8 am – 12 noon

Cost:       $125 + $25 nonrefundable
                registration fee

Location:  Contact Mrs. McCutcheon  for the location in Cypress

Students will need to bring their own snack AND one of the following: an iPad, computer tablet, laptop, or smart phone.  Call me if you have any questions about this.

Parents ~ MUST Knows for the 1st Day of Boot Camp

Boot Camp Starts Monday, August 17 @8:45 am

First and foremost, please know that I am BEYOND EXCITED 

about the upcoming Boot Camp!  From the moment they enter the door, 
students will be engaged, having PHENOMENAL fun as they 
dust off their summer brain and get ready for B2Sch!

WHAT TO BRING on the first day
1.  Emergency Medical Release Form - Emailed to you

2.  Social Media Release Form - Emailed to you

3.  Your student's remaining camp balance

• All Day (Sessions 1 & 2) = $175
• One session = $125 (Checks or cash ONLY

4.  Smart Device, such as iPad, tablet, Chrome book, or laptop
*Please understand that your student is completely responsible for its care.
**I will have a few laptops and other smart devices that can be borrowed

5.  Snack - healthy is best because we are going to be active

6.  Water bottle - please no sugary drinks or fruit drinks (spills are inevitable)

7.  Apply sunblock BEFORE arrival and bring the bottle for reapplication.  

8.  Lunch, if your student is staying for Session 2

Here are the Boot Camp Behavior Expectations

Created by @glitterinthird3.blogspot.com

SCHEDULE & ACTIVITIES
During Session 1, the Writing and the Math times will vary depending on the day's activities.

We will be going on Imagination Destination Writing Excursions three (3) times this week, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 

On Tuesday and Friday, your student is going to blog about their Imagination Destination Writing Excursions on Kidblog. This is a safe digital website which was designed with students and their safety in mind.  The only people who will be able to see the blogs are the campers and their parents.  Also, as a parent you will be able to comment positively on blog posts, as well.  Keeping it positive here because the focus is on improvement!

Please have your student go to this link, Kidblog, and follow the directions below:

1.  Go to the above link Kidblog - Back 2 School Boot Camp

2.  Click on Log In in the upper left hand corner - DO NOT create a new account
3.  Find your name in the drop down menu (first name only)
4.  Your registration Code: cji7yac
5.  Your name should now appear where the Log In was
6.  Click the arrow by your name and go to My Profile
7.  Pick an avatar and click SAVE
8.  Read the Welcome to Kidblog Post 

9.  Comment by telling me something that you have loved to do this summer
10. Bookmark this page on the device you will be bringing, so you will have easy access to it.

On Tuesday and Thursday, the Math times will be longer, allowing us time to COOK WITH FRACTIONS, as well as other fun math activities.  

During Session 2, we will be reading Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry.  

This imaginative story will have your student on the edge of their seat and keep them guessing to the end.  The books will be provided to you on the first day and are included in the cost of the camp.

In addition, study skills, such as how to take notes, study for tests, and get your school supplies organized will be covered during the afternoon.

Please feel free to email at mccutcheon6@gmail.com if you have any questions. If you would like to call me, please email me and I'll send you my phone number.

Using Peter & the Starcatchers to Teach Reading & Writing

This is the Read Aloud for B2Sch Boot Camp which begins in 5 weeks!  

Grammar, figurative language, comprehension, writing, story structure (rising action, etc) - SO MUCH can be incorporated into reading this AMAZINGLY IMAGINATIVE read!  Can't wait, campers.

Imagination Destinations Writing Excursions

Back 2 School Boot Camp believes in getting students outside in order to be inspired by the world we live in.

Each day campers will set out on a surprise destination and will use their senses to write exciting insightful narratives.  Destinations are within walking distance and writing will occur all along the way.  

At least one day will be devoted to nonfiction writing inspired by a nature walk.

Students will be able to take pictures to illustrate their stories during the writing process.  

"A Star and a Wish" feedback provided by me, as well as other campers, will take place various times during our writing excursions.

After we return to base camp, students will edit their story and then upload to a Back 2 School Boot Camp blog.  In this way, students will be able to share their writing inspiring other campers, family, and friends.

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Back 2 School Boot Camp - 2015

This ACADEMIC summer camp is designed to help incoming 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th graders dust off their brain cells while having phenomenal fun! Small class size = lots of individual attention.

Back 2 School Boot Camp will give your student an academic boost in the areas of reading, writing,
and math, using lots of active engagement and tons of positive reinforcements.

                                             

DATES : August 17 – 21
 
Times:   9 am – 12 noon       Session 1
                12:30 – 3 pm           Session 2
                (extended day care is available)

Cost:       $125 + $25 nonrefundable
                registration fee for Session 1
                $175 + $25 nonrefundable
                registration fee for Session 1 & 2
                Extended daycare is available for
                a fee of $10 per hour

Location:  Contact Mrs. McCutcheon for location in Cypress

Students will need to bring their own lunch/snack AND one of the following: an iPad, computer tablet, laptop, or smart phone.

To register, email mccutcheon6@gmail.com   

Session 1

Dynamite Math
*Cooking with Fractions
*Sweet Math (lessons involve candy)
*Measurement Madness
*Fast Facts Review

Wow Writing
*Inspiration Destination Writing Excursions - daily writing walks that will inspire students to write
*Tackling those Tricky Topic Sentences
*Perfect Paragraphs

Session 2
Rockin' Reading
*Reading for a purpose using online resources
*Citing Text Evidence
*Comprehension Review

Home Run Homework
*Setting up your study area
*Study Skills
*Test Prep
*Taking Notes