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Summer is in full swing, which means the first day of Summer Prep is just around the corner! If you haven't signed your child up to participate in this amazing program, you'd better hurry before time's runs out and spaces fill!
Research has shown that students who attend summer tutorial programs are better-equipped to meet the academic challenges of the following school year and are more confident in their abilities. The TCDS Summer Preparatory Program is an enhancement and preparation program that will help your child build the knowledge, skills, and confidence that will lead to success. It can even give your child a head start on the upcoming school year!
Our standards-based program is designed to maximize student learning through high-interest thematic units and engaging, hands-on learning. With each week offering a fresh adventure, we're sure to have something for everyone!
We hope you will join us in our exciting and educational journey during the summer of 2009!
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TCDS Summer Prep 2009 Schedule:
Dates: June 22nd to July 17th
Times: 8 AM to 12 Noon, Monday-Friday
Student Eligibility:
Students entering 1st-8th grade in the upcoming school year.
Students attending Tucson Country Day School.
Students atttending Academy of Tucson.
Homeschooled students.
Any student in the Tucson Area.
Enrollment:
$225 per student
This is a first-come first-placed enrollment system
We will try our best to place your child.
WANT TO ENROLL YOUR CHILD?
HAVE A FRIEND THAT WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN THE FUN?
Come by the Tucson Country Day School office and register today!
9239 E. Wrightstown Road
Tucson, Arizona 85715
There are a limited number of openings at ALL grade levels!
Call us at (520)296-0883 to find out more!
*Please keep in mind that our class sizes are limited to 16 students!
*The 2009 brochure and enrollment form are not available through our website. However, you may view the 2008 brochure here.
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Curriculum for Intermediate Grades
Weekly reports will keep you up-to-date with your child’s progress, and a pre and post assessment will give you a clear look at the knowledge and skills your child gained through out the program.
Mathematics
*Review and practice of multiplication and division basic facts. (Timed tests will be given on a regular basis.)
*Review and practice of dividing, multiplying, adding, and subtracting larger numbers
*Geometry- calculating area and perimeter, reflections, translations, and tessellations
*Decimal numbers and operations
*Probability and Statistics- combinations, probability, outcomes, graphing data, mean, median, and mode
*Fractions- adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, and renaming
*Problem solving and algebraic thinking
Language Arts
*Informational Text and Research Skills- strategies for reading expository text, recognizing and using organizational features in expository text, graphic organizers, and note taking skills
*Reading Comprehension- understanding and using antonyms and synonyms, comparing and contrasting, fact vs. opinion, cause and effect, drawing valid conclusions, recognizing and using persuasive vocabulary and techniques
*Figurative Language- understanding figurative vs. literal language, writing and understanding similes and metaphors, use of figurative language in poetry
*Writing Process- prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing
*6 Traits of Writing- Ideas & Content, Organization, Sentence Fluency, Word Choice, Voice, Conventions
*Creating original creative and informative written works
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Curriculum for Primary Grades
Weekly reports will keep you up-to-date with your child’s progress, and a pre and post assessment will give you a clear look at the knowledge and skills your child gained through out the program.
Mathematics
*Graphing: interpreting data, reading graphs, tally graphs, bar graphs, and problem solving.
*Review and practice of addition and subtraction basic facts. (Timed tests will be given on a regular basis.)
*Money- review and practice of money counting skills
*Clock- telling time to the hour, half hour, and quarter hour
**Shapes, Vertices, Symmetry, and Patterns
**Review of basic skills in all areas.
Language Arts
*Reading print concepts and phonics
*Writing process (prewriting, drafting, editing, and revising)
*Development and practice of skills in reading comprehension
*Acquiring and understanding new vocabulary
*Creating fluid sentences
*Practice in the mechanics of writing
*Developing clear and focused written works
*Reading and writing autobiographies
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After all of the activity and fun you've had at Summer Prep, you might find being at home to be b-o-r-i-n-g! So, what's a kid to do? Check out some of the fun websites and activities the teachers have posted for you, of course!
Teacher Recommendations
www.funbrain.com
www.learningplanet.com
http://kids.aol.com/welcome
Students: Remember to always get your parents' permission before you go exploring other websites, even if they have been recommended by a teacher!
Parents: As I'm sure you know, things can change pretty quickly on the world wide web. What is safe and acceptable one day, may change the next. Therefore, it is important that you preview websites before you let your child view them. We will do our best to monitor the websites we recommend, but we need your help in keeping the kids safe on line. Please, contact us immediately if you encounter any problems! Thank you.
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Week one has come to an end, and we think it's safe to say the kids wish it could continue. Primary grade classes did a cool jelly fish (alphabetizing) project and made some awesome wave bottles. Intermediate and middle school students created a class coral reef and designed their own islands. Everyone has had a blast with our Island Adventures theme!
Even more fun is in store for us with our Sports & Health theme, coming up next week. Get ready to get moving and get creative, boys and girls!
Please remember to get those folder signed and bring them back to school with you on Monday! (If you are in fourth or fifth grade, you don't have to worry because we forgot to send your folders home with you this week -- oops!) You may have noticed that folders were not too full this week; teachers are taking an extra close look at this week's work, so that individual needs can be assessed.
However, you may be assured that any work completed this week that was not sent home will be sent home next week.
On a final note, primary grade students will have a new teacher for reading and writing starting Monday. Mrs. McKeown did a great job filling in for Ms. Kelley, but she was not able to stay with us for the entire program. Fortunately, we were able to recruit another fabulous teacher, Ms. Miranda, to take over for the rest of the program. Ms. Miranda is very excited about working with the kids for the next three weeks!
Thanks for a great first week!
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Tucson Country Day School
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