Enrichment

In order for these programs to succeed, the following guidelines must be followed:

• Enrichment begins at 2:30. Please arrive on time. Instructors will take attendance and record tardiness.
• Each student must sign up for one Independent Study per week. Additional I.S. days or a waiver must be obtained from your advisory teacher.
• Students who wish to change their schedule may do so during the first week of each Enrichment term, dependant on availability of space.Temporary transfers are not permitted. No Exceptions!
• Students must adhere to his/her Enrichment schedule. Any additional work (re-tests, late or missing work, and exhibition projects) must be scheduled during class time, recess or after school.
• Please see the Enrichment board for location of classes and/or substitutions for cancelled classes.

If you have any questions about your child's Enrichment Schedule or you would like to know more about volunteering for the program, please feel free to contact me via email or phone.

Sincerely,
Molly Wright

mwright@marbleheadcharter.com,

781.631.0777,

Enrichment Sign-up Instructions

Student Enrichment Guidelines

Enrichment Schedule / Descriptions

WHAT IS ENRICHMENT?

The MCCPS Enrichment Program is a daily 45-minute period in which parents, community volunteers, and staff work with students on a wide variety of projects and activities. The Enrichment program began in the school’s first year as a means for parents to take an active role in the learning environment of their children and for students to learn from their extended local community. Since then, it has grown to become an integral component of the school’s core commitment to community partnerships.

The Enrichment program creates opportunities that connect the school with local community members.  In addition to the learning gained from working on projects and participating in activities, students learn about themselves, enhance their skills and talents, and meet and work cooperatively with other members of their community. Parents and other community members have an opportunity to enhance the learning of the children. Community partnerships help create and maintain a healthy school community, enhance the engagement of the students, and provide examples of real life applicability for the skills and habits learned throughout the school year.

Anyone with a desire to share what he or she knows with students is invited to join us.

Spring Session 2009

Enrichment Descriptions

Monday	Teacher	Grade	Location
Academic Support	Inclusion Dept	ALL	Assigned
Advanced Jazz Band	Adria Smith	5/6/7/8	Music Room
Babysitting 101	Kellie Keenan	6/7/8	5G
Bananagrams and Scrabble	Molly Dunne	5/6/7/8	6D
Cribbage	Thomas McEnaney& Zackary Mackay **	4/5/6	7M
Crochet	Dominque Dart	ALL	4D
Fantasy Design Crafts	Jane Howell	5/6/7	5M
Fitness Boot Camp	Guillermo Pomales	ALL	Gym
Happy Ducky Store	Kathy Cormier	ALL	8S
Independent Study	Mike Ruth	ALL	Comm. Room
Intro to Fiber Arts	Toni- MacDonald-Fien	ALL	Art
Math Mania (ALEKS)	TBA	7/8	Computer Lab
Tickle Your Brain- Brain Teasers	Bill Sullivan	ALL	6D
Wood Shop III ($)	Peter Haddock	Assigned	SHOP
Tuesday	Teacher	Grade	Location
A CAPPELLA	Nancy Wolinski & Amy Malkoff	7/8	Music
Academic Support	Inclusion Dept	ALL	Assigned
Cooking with Chef Laura	Laura Desantis	ALL	Kitchen
Dungeon and Dragons	Grant Vaucher & Andrew Keenan	4/5	4D
Fun Games	Will Ross, Kris Liti, Nate Fowler	4/5	Gym
Government By the People	James J. Carrigan	5/6/7	7M
Healthy Friendships	Marblehead Counseling Center	4D	4D
Independent Study	Pam Haley	ALL	8S
Saving the World*	Thomas McEnaney	4/5/6	Kitchen
Scrapbooking ($)	TBA	ALL	6C
Student Council	Nina Cullen-Hamzeh	ALL	7G
Student Newspaper	Brian Driscoll & Editors from HCPro	4/5/6	5G/Comp Lab
Sudoko	Avery Russell	ALL	5M
Ultimate Frisbee	Brian Buck	5/6/7/8	gym
Woodshop I ($)	Bill Sullivan	4/5/6	Woodshop
Yoga	Jeanne Noyes (YMCA Staff)	ALL	6D
Wednesday	Teacher	Grade	Location
Academic Support	Inclusion Dept	ALL	Assigned
Beaded Accents ($)	Robin Foudray	ALL	Comm Room
Design & Build	Bob Erbetta	7/8	5G
Draw and Collage	Leah Piepgras	ALL	5M
Independent Study	Jeff Barry	ALL	8S
Korean Culture	Chan Hui Woo	ALL	TBD
Manga III ($)	Wicked Cool for Kids	ALL	7M
Math Mania (ALEKS)	Nina Cullen-Hamzeh	ALL	Computer Lab
Outdoor Games	Kellie Keenan	4/5/6	outside
Trivia Triumph	Brian Buck	ALL	4D
Wicked Gross Anatomy ($)	Wicked Cool for Kids	ALL	art
Thursday	Teacher	Grade	Location
Academic Support	Inclusion Dept	ALL	Assigned
Creative Writing	Alison Shortt	ALL	7G
DARE	Officer Cabot Dodge	5	5G
Dungeon and Dragons	Grant Vaucher & Andrew Keenan	4/5	4D
Independent Study	Bill Sullivan	ALL	Comm. Room
Landscape and Still Life Drawing	Sarah Hitchcock	ALL	5M
Painting and Collage	Jessa Lerman	ALL	art
Picture This	Kay O’Dwyer	4/5/6/7	7M
Saving the World	Justice Wright	4-6	Kitchen
Sax Lessons	Barry Fleischer	Assigned	Music Room
Soccer Clinic	Al Eaton & Emelio Vernon	4/5/6	outside
Street Latin Dance ($$)	Gregory Coles	ALL	Gym/5M
Student Newspaper	Brian Driscoll (HCpro)	7/8	Comp. Lab
Yoga	Tracy Anderson (YMCA staff)	ALL	6C
Friday	Teacher	Grade	Location
Academic Support	Inclusion Dept	ALL	Assigned
ALICE	Matt Cronin & Althea Lutwak	4/5/6	Lab
Beaded Crafts	Andrea Zeren	ALL	5G
Bill Nye Science Experiments	Ivy Connelly	4/5/6	6C
Care of Small Animals	Sallie Mello	ALL	5M
Chess Club-Advanced	Mr. Bazarov	ALL	4M
Cooking w/ Chef Redmond	Ryan Redmond	6/7/8	Kitchen & 8R
Dungeon and Dragons*	Grant Vaucher & Andrew Keenan	4/5	8S
G2 Now	Lori Silva	4/5/6/7	6D
Girl Power	Kellie Keenan & Gina Hartley	5/6	6D
Independent Study	Pam Miller	ALL	Comm. Room
MCCPS IDOL	Adria Smith	ALL	Music
Model Building	Mike Ruth	6/7/8	Art
Suzuki Violin	Julia Sundlie	ALL	Music
Zumba for Kids	Lisa Gillis	ALL	GYM

Enrichment Descriptions

A CAPPELLA!- Instructors: Nancy Wolinski & Amy Malkoff

If you thought a cappella was all barbershop groups and church choirs, think again. In this enrichment, you can be part of a small, fun group that will learn pop tunes, done completely without instruments. This enrichment will be facilitated by two women who have been singing pop and jazz a cappella professionally for more than 15 years. Unleash the power of the voice! Pre-requisite: Must be able to sing on pitch.

Academic Support – Instructors: Inclusion Department

Assigned students only based on IEP Team determination. Curriculum support will be provided in small group instruction for students as determined by grade level Inclusion Specialists and the Special Ed Coordinator.

Advanced Jazz Band- Instructor: Adria Smith

This enrichment is for advanced band members who are looking for challenging pieces and a chance to improvise. They will paly in small ensemble jazz standards like Watermelon Man and blues tunes. Students must be willing to improvise on chord changes and read music.

Alice- Instructors Matt Cronin & Althea Lutwak

Come play in a virtual world, or create your own!

Babysitting 101- Instructor: Kellie Keenan

This is a certification course implemented by the American Safety and Health Institute. Students will learn safety first aid, early childhood development and infant and toddler care.

Bananagrams and Scrabble- Instructor: Molly Dunne

Come play scrabble and bananagrams, both exciting and fun word games.

Beading Accents- Instructor: Robin Foudray

FEE: $20

Each week you will design and make a wearable piece of jewelry. Let your imagination go! You can create a necklace, bracelet, anklet, bookmark, toe ring or your own fabulous creation.

Beaded Crafts- Instructor: Andrea Zeren

FEE: $20

Each week you will design and make a wearable piece of jewelry. Let you imagination go! You can create a necklace, bracelet, anklet, bookmark.. or something else of your own creation.

Bill Nye Science Experiments- Instructors: Ivy Connelly

After watching a Bill Nye video, students will experience a “cool” science experiment. Students will have a chance to explore a variety of science concepts.

Care of Small Animals- Instructor: Sallie Mello

Here is your chance to help care for and learn about the small animals we have living at MCCPS.

Chess Club for Advanced- Instructor: Vladimir Bazarov

For Intermediates to advanced.

If there is a parent or family member, who wishes to participate and assist in this Enrichment, it would be greatly appreciated.

Cooking with Chef Laura– Instructor: Chef DeSantis

Students will help prepare, sample and create a variety of foods. Students will have hand-on instruction in all aspects of culinary art.

Cooking with Chef Redmond – Instructor: Ryan Redomond

We will be cooking different types of seafood, soups and snacks and also learning about the important role that food plays in your life. Come hungry and ready to work!

Creative Writing- Instructor: Alison Shortt

Students will work with a variety of writing styles from poetry to expository. Students wil have a chance to create, edit and publish their work.

Cribbage- Instructors: Zack Mackay and Thomas McEnaney** 8^th Grade Students

Students will learn to play the game of cribbage. Once students know how to play, small tournaments will be set up.

Crochet- Instructor: Dominique Dart

Grades: ALL

Students will make a series of “granny squares” which they can then turn into scarves, blankets and covers.

DARE – Instructor: Officer Cabot Dodge

Any 5^th grader who has not taken DARE, should sign-up for this enrichment.

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a collaborative effort by DARE certified law enforcement officers to offer an educational program in the classroom to prevent or reduce drug abuse and violence among children and youth. The emphasis of this 10-session program is to help students recognize and resist the many direct and subtle pressures that influence them to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, inhalants, or other drugs or to engage in violence.

Design & Build – Instructor Bob Erbetta

Have you ever wanted to learn what NUTSHELL construction is? How to build with Structural PVC Tubing? Students will build various structures to support the schools many storage needs and discover how to design and fabricate (produce) a temporary shelter. Students will also build a selection of unique projects, such as: Recycle carts, sports equipment, furniture, toys, etc. If you want to know more about PVC Tubing – Take a look at the rear parking lot awnings that the 7th & 8th graders built last year in this class.

Draw and Collage- Instructor: Leah Piepgras

Using printed references, ink, pencil, watercolor, copies and photographs we will create crazy dream worlds. Please bring a few images that you would like to cut up, your favorite pencil, ink and ballpoint pens. Come ready to work!

Dungeons and Dragons- Instructors: Grant Vaucher, Zach Mackay & Andrew Keenan **8^th Grade Students***

Players of D&D create characters that embark upon imaginary adventures within a fantasy setting. A Dungeon Master (abbreviated as DM, also known as a Game Master or GM) serves as the game's referee and storyteller, while also maintaining the setting in which the adventures occur.

Fantasy Design Crafts Workshop- Instructor: Jane Howell

Let your imagination run wild in this craft workshop. During this enrichment you’ll design a t-shirt, stained glass candleholder, Plaster of Paris mosaics, create shell and button jewelry and work with block prints.

STUDENTS WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN T-SHIRT AND GLASS JAR.

Fitness Boot Camp- Instructor: Guillermo Pomales

This fitness class is designed for a total body workout. Activities include push-ups, sit-ups, lunges and ways to use your own body weight to develop endurance and strength training. You must bring appropriate sports clothing and shoes. Be prepared to be active and have fun. No experience needed.

French Cooking- Instructor: Qunicy Carpenter

Students will experience the style of French cooking as they prepare to host a MCCPS French Buffet.

Fun Games- Instructors: Will Ross, Kris Liti, Nate Fowler*** 8^th grade instructors**

Students will learn a variety gym and outdoor games in a fun and exciting setting.

G2 Now- Instructor: Lori Silva

The “G2 Now” initiative will help to raise awareness and educate students regarding the importance of environmental health, energy efficiency, conservation and the importance of implementing the actions of “Going Green”. We will be exploring how we as a group and individuals can help improve the health of our environment. Emphasis will be placed on students becoming more eco-minded, informed, responsible, and proactive citizens of tomorrow. Topics will include: the Magic of Saving Energy, Fun Facts, Alternative Energy Sources (especially wind and solar), Water Quality Protection and Restoration, Application to the Radio Disney game show “Energy Pursuit”, exploring how energy gets to our homes and more. Using the Outdoor classroom, Experimentation in measuring wind speed and direction change will be performed. Other topics of discussion will include: Energy Conservation (The Energy Star Challenge), and Sustainable Practices. The benefits of implementing “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Respond” will be examined.

Girl Power – Instructor: Kellie Keenan and Gina Hartley

Girls will discuss age-appropriate "girl stuff" (relationships, goals, body image, role-models, and much more) in a safe environment.

Note: Parents will be required to sign a Permission Letter

Government By the People – Instructor: James J. Carrigan, Attorney at Law

This course will broaden the student’s interest in American Government. Among the topics we will discuss is the role of Marbleheaders in the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States. Students will visit the Marblehead Museum to view the Pirate Exhibit and possibly a polling place in Lynn, Marblehead or Salem.

Students will also learn about the role of media in elections, how an idea becomes a law, the language of government, the election process and letter writing. Role-playing, polling and brainstorming techniques will be used extensively. Students will also learn about campaign techniques and how to get elected to political office.

Jim Carrigan, is a lawyer with a law practice in Lynn. His experience in government includes serving as a State Representative in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1971 and as a Massachusetts State Senator in 1971-72.

Happy Ducky Store – Instructor: Kathy Cormier

The MCCPS Store continues….the second season was extremely successful, with almost $700 in profits. In this enrichment, students will learn the ins and outs of running a retail business, from advertising to merchandising, selling goods which we’ll collect from various Enrichments and ordering insignia items. Our goal is to keep the store running throughout the school year.

Healthy Friendships- Instructors: Staff from the Marblehead Counseling Center

Grades: Ms. Dowdell’s Advisory

This will be a structured environment for students to explore and define what a positive peer relationship should be. Using role-plays, classroom activities, video clips, and guided discussion, students will explore topics such as bullying, popularity, conflict resolution, self-esteem building. Through this interactive effort, students will gain a better understanding of the social climate, as well as the ability to make more conscientious choices regarding friends and friendships. If you have questions about the content or topics to be discussed, please contact Mr. Stoncipher at tstonecipher@marbleheadcharter.com.

Independent Study – Instructor: MCCPS Staff

This will be a quiet environment for you to complete homework.

It is recommended that each student sign up for one Independent Study per week. Students may be required by their advisory teacher to take at least one Independent Study.

Intro to Fiber Arts- Instructor: Toni MacDonald-Fien

This is a class offering an introduction to the processes involved in the making of art forms that are mostly made of fibers. Examples of these are: weaving, quilting, crochet and knitting, embroidery, papermaking and fabric collage. We will look at examples of the art form’s current function and its historical and cultural origins.

Korean Culture- Instructor: ChanHui Woo

Come learn about life in Korea!

Landscape and Still-Life Drawing – Instructor: Sarah Hitchcock

In this activity students explore landscape and still-life drawing indoors and weather permitting, we’ll explore the great outdoors. Sketchbook will be provided.

Manga III – Instructors: from Wicked Cool for Kids

FEE: $55

IT IS BACK!! Wicked Cool for Kids is offereing this enrichment again, for a special discounted price!!! You don’t need to have taken it last term, to sign up now!

If you’ve got a passion for Pokeman, avid for Avatar, or if you’re nuts about Narato, you’ll be mad about manga! Wicked Cool Manga gives the manga maniac eight different human characters to develop and draw using Japanese-style conventions. You’ll get the skills you need to invent and draw your own characters and put them in your own stories.

“Wicked Cool for kids”, Experienced teacher and facilitators offer programs to promote hands-on learning with exciting activities that build confidence and competency in a dynamic and fun way.” All materials included.

Math Mania (ALEKS)- Instructor: MCCPS Staff

Students will improve their math skills by working on ALEKS, our web-based math tutorial. This is a required 1-day Enrichment for identified students. Other may choose to attend on one or both days.

MCCPS IDOL- Instructor: Adria Smith

Plan on singing songs solo or in a small ensemble to help develop your performance skills.

Model Building- Instructor: Mike Ruth

Come and learn the fine art of model building! Students will have a selection of cars, planes, trucks to choose from.

Outdoor Games- Instructor: Kellie Keenan

Come and play a variety of outdoor games.

Picture This- Instructor: Kay O’Dwyer

Don’t know much about history?.....Think picture books are just for little kids?....Think again! There are lots of great picture books that reveal his story, and of course, her story. In this Enrichment we will read and discuss a wide range of picture books that will uncover some familiar and not-so familiar people and events. Here are just two titles that may evoke your curiosity – Where’s Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer? and Baseball Saved Us. If you like a good story, this is the Enrichment for you.

Saving the World, One Plate At a Time – Instructors: Justice Wright & Thomas McEnaney ** 8^th grade Student**

Help support the MCCPS recycling program by washing our beautiful brand new lunch plates and by taking care of the kitchen and school-wide recycling duties.

Students will work as employees of the nutrition department for this important endeavor. As a result, students will earn community service learning credit (CSL), as well as a voucher for each day they work. The voucher can be redeemed at breakfast, lunch or in the café.

Soccer Clinic- Instructors- Al Eaton & Emelio Vernon

Come play soccer. Refine your skills, practice your moves and have some fun. Emelio is a Professional Nationally licensed coach who's coached at Salem State, Aztec soccer and now Impact soccer club.

Scrapbooking- Instructor:

FEE: $10- fee is waived if a student brings their own album/book.

Expand you scrapbooking and creative design skills with this enrichment. Students must provide their own pictures. The school will provide materials and supplies, including album. If a student brings his or her own album to work in, the $10 fee is waived.

Street Latin Dance – Instructor: Gregory Coles

FEE: $70

The Street Latin Dance Enrichment Program has two main components, dancing and drumming. The dancing component may include either Latin dancing or African dancing or both. The drumming component may include either Latin drumming or African drumming or both.

While they are separate programs these dancing and drumming cultures are related. With Street Latin Dance, there is some review of the African dances that are the Latin dance predecessors.

The Latin dances themselves include Salsa (Cuban, Puerto Rican and Colombian) Chachacha (Cuban), Merengue (Dominican) and Bachata (Dominican).

These dances have direct relationships with West African dances we teach (under separate

programs). Over the number of weeks available kids learn the basic footwork and partnering techniques for all four dances. Based on their proficiency - and the time allowed - patterns, combinations, shines and styling can be added.

Student Council- Instructor: Nina Cullen-Hamzeh

Want to tell the principal how to run the school? Want to share your opinions? Here is you chance! This group will review student rules, dress code and other student responsibilities. You will represent your fellow students in advising Ms. Cullen-Hamzeh.

Student Newspaper –Instructors: Brian Driscoll & Employees from HCpro

Tutoring with editors from HCPro (a Marblehead healthcare publishing, education, and training company) offers students the opportunity to improve their writing as well as become acquainted with writing professionals. Each week, students will work on writing and editing articles for a student newspaper. The group will publish a final newspaper at the end of the trimester, which will be available in hard copy and on the school’s web site.

Sudoko –Instructors: Avery Russell

Students will challenge themselves and their fellow classmates with a variety of Sudoko puzzles.

Suzuki Violin- Instructor: Julia Sundlie

This class is open to all ages and abilities. My goal is to inspire a love of music in young people, train the ear, the mind, the fingers while keeping it fun.

Tickle your Brain- Instructor: Bill Sullivan

Student will have a chance to experiment with a variety of brain teasers, logic puzzles and puzzling problems.

Trivia Triumph- Instructor: Brian Buck

Students will have a chance to hone their trivial pursuit skills. Students will learn about a variety of history, philosophy, science, geography, pop-culture and world topics.

Ultimate Frisbee- Instructor: Brian Buck

Want to play Ultimate Frisbee? Learn the skills, strategies and finer-points of this facepaced game.

Wicked Gross Anatomy – Instructors: from Wicked Cool for Kids

FEE: $55

Take a Wicked Cool For Kids' look at the body's systems. We'll learn about human anatomy, and make some fun and gross models to take home. Create fake blood, and learn about snot and earwax. Make 3D skin and squish a brain. Learning about the body can be Wicked Gross.

“Wicked Cool for kids”, Experienced teacher and facilitators offer programs to promote hands-on learning with exciting activities that build confidence and competency in a dynamic and fun way.” All materials included.

Woodshop for Beginners I – Instructor: Bill Sullivan

Cost for supplies: $25

This beginner course is designed to introduce the basic tools and skills of wood working. This class is designed for beginning students that have always wanted to make something out of wood. Students will learn how to use many hand tools. All students will make two items to bring home the night of Exhibition: a note pad holder with working clock and game board!

Woodshop III– Instructor: Peter Haddock

Mr. Haddock is looking for experienced volunteers who could help him run the Wood Shop Enrichments. Please contact Mrs. Wright if you are interested. dgaliel@marbleheadcharter.com

** DUE TO THE SIZE OF THIS PROJECT, THIS CLASS RUNS UNTIL 4PM**

Cost for supplies: $50

This class is designed for students with a strong interest in wood working and is for assigned students. Please see Mr. Haddock if you are interested in this class.

Mr. Haddock began working with wood in his middle school years. This will be his 3rd year at MCCPS teaching students the art and craftsmanship of wood working. He is presently a handyman performing many different trades.

Email: pwhaddock@comcast.net.

Yoga – Instructor: Jeanne Noyes & Tracey Anderson

Grades: ALL

Experience the calming movements of yoga.

Zumba- Instructors: Lisa Gillis

Grades: ALL

ZUMBA is a combination of Latin and International music and dance themes. You don’t have to know how to dance to do ZUMBA! It is like a party fitness class. Who new you could get a workout by dancing?

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