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Registration Information: online at: (http://www.sd33.bc.ca/programs/summer-learning) Registration will open on May 21, 2019 and close June 28, 2019. Note: If currently enrolled in a Chilliwack District School, proof of BC residency or Identification is not required. • All out of district students will need to complete an online registration form and email their proof of BC residency and student identification to: [email protected]. • Students will not need a report card if ing for preview courses. • Please note that registration for elementary preview courses is first come first serve. Classes fill up quickly so please as soon as possible. • IMPORTANT-If your son/daughter has an IEP or receives Educational Assistance (EA) during class time please your school’s or the Summer Learning Acting Vice-Principal Galen Soon at 604-701-4972 prior to ing them for Summer Learning.

Cost: ALL courses offered for Summer Learning are FREE for school-aged residents of British Columbia. Non-residents of BC and International elementary students pay $430.00 per course.

Summer Learning Program Location:

Chilliwack Secondary School 46361 Yale Road Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 2P8 604-701-  4972

For more information check out the Summer Learning website: http://www.sd33.bc.ca/summerlearning or the Acting VicePrincipal (Grades 1-5) Galen Soon at 604-701-4972 or [email protected]

Elementary School

SUMMER

LEARNING PROGRAM

Elementary School Program

Elementary School SUMMERLEARNINGPROGRAM

The intent of the Elementary Preview courses is to introduce students to the skills needed to be successful in school, and to develop or maintain an appreciation for learning within 40 hours of instructional time during the month of July

July 2 -15, 2019 8:30 am -12:30 pm The 3 R's on the Move (Reading/Writing/Math & Movement) - Grade 1 This course has been designed to meet the specific needs of students entering or just finishing Grade 1. These courses will focus on developing foundation skills in Mathematics and Literacy, with some physical activity too! Proper running shoes will be needed.

 

Be Fit with Lit -Grades 2-3 Maintain and improve your child's reading and writing level through the summer months and stay active at the same time. This program is designed to improve their abilities and create a love of   books and words. There will be a daily physical activity component so proper running shoes will be needed. Be Fit with Lit -Grades 4-5 Maintain and improve your child's reading and writing level through the summer months and stay active at the same time. This program is designed to improve their abilities and create a love of books and words. There will be a daily physical activity component so proper running shoes will be needed.

Math on the Move Grades 2-3 Strengthen your child’s basic Math and problem-solving skills, helping prepare them for the next grade. Engaging classes to make math fun! There will also be a daily physical activity component so proper running shoes will be needed. Math on the Move Grades 4-5 Strengthen your child’s basic Math and problem-solving skills, helping prepare them for the next grade. Engaging classes to make math fun! There will also be a daily physical activity component so proper running shoes will be needed.

Reading Rangers

Digital Literacy Grades 4-5 This course has been designed for students as they begin to utilize informational technologies at home and in the school system in a safe and responsible manner. Students will learn to use technology to: access, analyze, evaluate and communicate information.

Cohort 1: PM Benchmark levels of 16 and lower

Coding for Kids (Imagine, Program, Share, Repeat) Grades 4 and 5 This course will develop and apply your child's coding and computational thinking skills while staying active at the same time. This course will teach your child the Scratch programming language and how to apply it in a variety of situations (animation, game design and realworld application). Collaboration with peers is built into the course as a fundamental part of the coding process. Your child will also be active in physical activities as a part of each school day.

Grades 2-3 Reading Rangers will provide students with the early reading skills the opportunity to learn and incorporate strategies. Daily Physical Activity (DPA) will be part of this course too. Students in this program must be recommended by their School-Based Team and 2 cohorts will be offered:

Cohort 2: PM Benchmark levels 16 or higher

Outdoor Adventures Grades 2-3, 4-5 Please see the special brochure for additional information.

Writing Warriors Grades 2-3

• Writing Warriors will provide low tech and high tech s to those students with written output difficulties using program such as Print Like a Pro and Clicker for iPad. In addition, students in this program will explore the Social Inclusion Kits which our district received from Special Education Technology (SET-BC).There will also be a daily physical activity component so proper running shoes will be needed.

Registration Information: online at: (http://www.sd33.bc.ca/programs/summer-learning) Registration will open on May 21, 2019 and close June 28, 2019. Note: If currently enrolled in a Chilliwack District School, proof of BC residency or Identification is not required. • All out of district students will need to complete an online registration form and email their proof of BC residency and student identification to: Devin_Atkins @sd33.bc.ca. • Students will not need a report card if ing for preview courses. • Please note that registration for courses is first come first serve. Classes fill up quickly so please as soon as possible.

Cost: ALL courses offered for Summer Learning are FREE for school-aged residents of British Columbia. Non-residents of BC and International elementary students pay $430.00 per course or $846.00 for the Summit Program.

Summer Learning Program Middle School

Location:

Chilliwack Secondary School 46361 Yale Road Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 2P8 604-701-  4972 For more information check out the Summer Learning website: http://www.sd33.bc.ca/programs/ summer-learning or the Acting Vice-Principal (Grades 6-12), Devin Atkins at 604-701- 4972 or [email protected]

SUMMER

LEARNING PROGRAM

Middle School and Secondary School SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM Grade 9 Course Completion: July 2-29 8:00am-10:00, 10:15am-12:15pm

Middle School Summit Courses: Grade 6-7 Micro Summit (40 hours) July 2– 15, 2019 8:00 am – 12:00pm Grade 8 Summit (80 hours) July 2-29, 2019 8:00am-12:00pm The Summer Learning Middle School Summit Courses are delivered in a cross-curricular project based learning format that provides students with an opportunity to develop skills and meet learning outcomes within a 2-week (40 hours) or 4-week (80 hours) period. Students will work with teachers and student mentors on cross-curricular projects or inquiries designed to cover the essential learning objectives in the core academic subjects (Math, Science, English and Social Studies). Project based inquiry will occur for part of the day, and, for the other part of the day; students will be engaged in Daily Physical Activities such as: minor games, field trips, hiking,etc. Along the way, while meeting the learning outcomes, we are aiming to improve student engagement, as well as creating an appreciation of a healthy balanced lifestyle.

All Grade 9 courses consist of 40 hours of instruction. All Course Completion Students will for a course or courses needed and upon completion of the course(s), the home school will determine if sufficient outcomes have been met. A minimum of 35% is required to enroll in a class. Classes offered include: English 9, Science 9, Math 9, and Social Studies 9. • Grade 9 students may for a maximum of 2 courses

Course Completion Students are required to attend Summer Learning in order to obtain credit for courses they were unsuccessful in completing throughout the year.

Specialty Middle School Courses: Each specialty course offered consists of 40 hours of instruction. Credits will not be granted for a specialty course. Digital Literacy & Coding 6-8 July 2-12, 2019 8:00am-10:00am Choir 6-8 July 2-12, 2019 8:00am-10:00am *July 15th performance 10:15am-12:15pm Band 6 July 2 – 29, 2019 10:15am- 12:15pm Location: Chilliwack Secondary Band 7-9 July 2 – 29, 2019 8:00am- 10:00am Location: Chilliwack Secondary

Sustainable Vegetable Production July 2 – August 30, 2019 Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 am – 2:00 pm This unique outdoor course will take place at both the Sardis Secondary School Greenhouse and the Sardis Secondary School Farm (on Richardson Avenue). Students will be taught about food production through practical hands-on experiences. Students will learn skills in land preparation, planting, weed control, pest management, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting, marketing and sales. They will also work alongside community partners who are specialists in the various commodities grown. As a side benefit, students will be consumers of the various foods grown and will be encouraged to prepare the food and eat it with their families. Secondary School Courses: Independent Directed Studies (IDS) 12 (offered to current Grade 8/9/10/11/12 students - 4 credits Attendance: Attendance during the Summer Learning session is a prerequisite to success. Full attendance is required. Absences in excess of 2 days may result in withdrawal from the course.

Middle School

SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM

JULY Digital Literacy & Coding

Middle School Summit Courses:

July 2 – 15, 2019 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Grade 6/7 Micro Summit July 2 – 15, 2019 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Grade 8 Summit July 2-29, 2019 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Summer Learning Middle School Summit Courses are delivered in a cross-curricular project based learning format that provides students with an opportunity to develop skills and meet learning outcomes within 40 hours (2 weeks) or 80 hours (4 weeks) of instruction. Students will work with teachers and student mentors on cross-curricular projects or inquiries designed to cover the essential learning objectives in the core academic subjects (Math, Science, English and Social Studies). Project based inquiry will occur for part of the day, and, for the other part of the day; students will be engaged in Daily Physical Activities such as: minor games, field trips, hiking, etc. Along the way, while meeting the learning outcomes, we are aiming to improve student engagement, as well as creating an appreciation of a healthy balanced lifestyle.

Students will develop and apply coding and computational thinking skills in an engaging and hands on learning environment. Collaboration with peers will be built in to the course as it is a fundamental part of the coding process. Students will also be active in physical activities each day.

Band 7,8,9 July 2 – 29, 2019 8:00 am – 10:15 am Location: Chilliwack Secondary

Intro Band 6

July 2 – 29, 2019 10:15 am – 12:30 pm Location: Chilliwack Secondary

Choir 6-8

July 2-12, 2019 8:00am-10:00am * Performance July 15 10:15-12:15 Location: Chilliwack Secondary

Secondary School Courses (For students in Grade 9/10/11/12) Sustainable Vegetable Production

July 2 – August 30, 2019 Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 am –2:00 pm This unique outdoor course will take place at both the Sardis Secondary School Greenhouse and the new Sardis Secondary School Farm (on Richardson Avenue). Students will be taught about food production through practical hands-on experiences. Students will learn skills in land preparation, planting, weed control, pest management, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting, marketing and sales. They will also work alongside community partners who are specialists in the various commodities grown. As a side benefit, students will be consumers of the various foods grown and will be encouraged to prepare the food and eat it with their families.

Course offerings: Independent Directed Studies (IDS) 12 (Offered to current Grade 8/9/10/11/12 students) - 4 credits

Registration is now open and closes June 28, 2019.

online at:    

http://www.sd33.bc.ca/summer-learning

Students will not need a report card if ing for preview courses.

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Please note that registration for elementary preview courses is first come first serve. Classes fill up quickly so please as soon as possible. IMPORTANT-If your son/ daughter has an IEP or receives Educational Assistance (EA) during class time please the Summer Learning Acting VicePrincipal of Elementary programs (Galen Soon) at 604-701-4972 prior to ing them for Summer Learning.

Summer Learning 2019 Integrating math, science, and literacy in our community

Grades 2-3 & 4-5

46361 Yale Rd., Chilliwack

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Outdoor Adventures

All out of district students will need to complete an online registration form and email their proof of BC residency and student identification to: [email protected]

Chilliwack Summer Learning Program

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“Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.” -William Butler Yeats

Registration Information online at: http://www.sd33.bc.ca/summer-learning

Registration will open on May 21, 2019 and close June 28, 2019. Note: If currently enrolled in a Chilliwack District School, proof of BC residency or Identification is not required.

Students will learn and apply literacy and numeracy skills in the community they live in.

2 cohorts to choose from Cohort

North

South

Week 1 Week 2&3 Park(s) Park(s) July 2-5 July 8-12, 15 Fairfield Island Park Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Blue Heron Sardis Reserve Park Mondays, Wednesday, Wednesdays, Friday Fridays 10 a.m. to 10:00 2:00 p.m. a.m. to

Indoor school days Mon/Fri @ CSS 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs @ CSS 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Please note that for the first and last day of classes will take place at Chilliwack Secondary School from 8:30-12:30 p.m.

Program Overview This course will offer learners in Grades 2-3 & 4-5 a chance to learn outside of the classroom (rain or shine), explore their natural surroundings and develop a deeper appreciation for the great outdoors while integrating numeracy and literacy. This program will predominantly take place outdoors. Twice a week learners will come to the classroom to reflect on their outdoor pursuits. The final day of the adventure students will share their learnings with classmates and parents. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from the locations. A signed permission slip is a requirement as a condition of registration in this program.

Program times & Supervision  10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Supervision will be provided by a teacher and education assistant. Indoor School Location Chilliwack Summer Learning At Chilliwack Secondary School 46361 Yale Rd., Chilliwack 604-701-4972 Website: http://www.sd33.bc.ca/summer-learning

Summer Learning 2019-Employment Opportunities

May 15, 2019 We are pleased to announce that the Chilliwack School District will once again be offering a Summer Learning program for students in Grades 1 through 12. Teacher Job Postings for Summer Learning We will be seeking applications from enthusiastic educators for our programs in the coming weeks. Please stay tuned for more info to follow. Postings will be placed on Make a Future. Elementary postings will be posted first with Middle and Secondary positions to follow. Elementary postings are now live on Make a Future and Middle/Secondary posting will be posted in the next several weeks. Education Assistants for Summer Learning Please direct EAs to complete the C.U.P.E. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT 2019 attachment in the Connect Memo. Selections will be made based on the skill set of applicants and the needs of students who will for SL 2019. Where can I find out more information on the program? Please visit https://sd33.bc.ca/summer-learning for further information. Warm regards, Ms. Devin Atkins and Mr. Galen Soon Acting Vice-Principals-Summer Learning 2019 Chilliwack School District – Partners in Learning 604.701.4972 (message line) Web address: https://sd33.bc.ca/summer-learning

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