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Curlew Creek Elementary
3030 Curlew Rd.
Palm Harbor

Lead : Mike Fresia

Class numbers are listed to the left of each week's dates and CFK II listing.
Enrollment Application Fee  Class # 2312

WEEK  ONE:    June 9-June 13, 2008
Class #1958
Karen Hunter Character Building Through Physical Activity
Emphasis on respect, responsibility, honesty and motivation. Commitment to character in P.E. aligns with Pinellas County School commitment to character program.

• Students will demonstrate the 4 character values as they participate in a variety of physical and social activities.

Eric Jarvis

French Alphabet
Explore the French language and learn all about the French alphabet using games, videos and creative activities.

• Children will have a general knowledge of the alphabet and pronunciation of the language.
Travis Short Are You Puzzled
Students will work with a variety of puzzles including tangrams, crosswords, attribute Puzzles and more!

• Students will develop problem solving strategies as they work different types of puzzles and learn the secrets behind optical illusions
Carla March Journey to Ancient Egypt
Experience the culture of Egypt through art, map-making, architecture and cooking activities.

• Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of Egyptian culture.

Dave Bostick

Computer Campus
This introduction week will introduce the students with the computers they will be working with this summer. Students will also have the opportunity to discuss topics of interest in computer literacy. The students input help guide the summer’s curriculum and the computer subjects.
Glenda Mauger Musical Concepts
Learn about music concepts using a variety of games, pictures and listening examples.

• Children will have an understanding of music reading and writing.
Aly Jarvis Sunshine Reading and Book Making Adventure
A Sunshine State Book will be read aloud to the students. Emphasis will be placed on reading strategies taught in all Pinellas County Schools: decoding long words, word relationships, sequencing, summarizing, and compare/contrast, to ensure maximum comprehension.

• The students will hear the stories read aloud and will comprehend and remember the context.

CFK II
Class #1965

CFK II will give the students the opportunity to interact with other students in various educational activities. Activities may include group activities, special events and free time for student use. A minimal amount of outside activity may be included.

Week II : June 16-June 20, 2008
Class # 1966

Karen Hunter P.E and M.E. (Mental Exercise)
Students will develop large muscle groups and improve body control. Students will be introduced to "Brain Gym" activities and learn how to improve mental development.

• Students will improve mental and physical development of their bodies.
 

Eric Jarvis

French Numbers
Explore the French language and learn all about the French numbers using games, videos and creative activities.

• Children will have a general knowledge of he numbers and pronunciation of the language.

Travis Short Line Up for a Picture
A new way of doing dot to dots. Graphing made fun for all ages with neat pictures and lots of learning.

• Students will learn what a coordinate plane is and how to plot points.

Carla March Tour of Italy
Experience the culture of Italy through art, map-making, architecture and cooking activities.

• Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of Italian culture.

Dave Bostick Computer History
Students will take a look back and a peak at the future in computer science.

• Students will discover how computers are changing and evolving in all fields of computer science.
 

Glenda Mauger

Great Composers
Learn about great composers past and present through biographies and listening examples.

• Children will learn musical history and countries from which they came.

Donna Sinicrope Art Adventures
Drawing and painting based on work by the great artists and their styles.

• Students will create original works of art inspired by master artists.

Aly Jarvis Sunshine Reading and Book Making Adventure
A Sunshine State Book will be read aloud to the students. Emphasis will be placed on reading strategies taught in all Pinellas County Schools: decoding long words, word relationships, sequencing, summarizing, and compare/contrast, to ensure maximum comprehension.

• The students will hear the stories read aloud and will comprehend and remember the context.
CFK II
Class # 1965

CFK II will give the students the opportunity to interact with other students in various educational activities. Activities may include group activities, special events and free time for student use. A minimal amount of outside activity may be included.

Week III: June 23-June 27, 2008
Class # 1967

Karen Hunter International Playtime
An invitation for students to celebrate their own culture while learning to integrate into the diversity of the world though play.

• Students will have awareness of the similarities and differences between cultures and respect diversity.

Eric Jarvis

French Greetings
Explore the French language and learn all about the French greetings using games, videos and creative activities.

• Children will have a general knowledge of the basic conversation and pronunciation of the language.
Travis Short Let's Take a Chance
A game of all sorts but with one thing in common, luck or is it really luck. Improve your chances of winning when you know the odds.

• Children get an understanding of odds and probability through games with dice, cards and other chance tools.
Carla March Journey Through Indonesia
Experience the culture of Indonesia through art, map-making, architecture and cooking activities.

• Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of Indonesian culture.

Dave Bostick

Computer Word Processing
Students will learn the ends and outs and common characteristics of word processors. The students will learn how to use special features, such as tool bars, buttons and shortcuts to help them prepare for creating documents.
Glenda Mauger Multicultural Music
Learn about Musical Instruments and the various facts from the countries around the world that use them. Social Studies through music.
Aly Jarvis Sunshine Reading and Book Making Adventure
A Sunshine State Book will be read aloud to the students. Emphasis will be placed on reading strategies taught in all Pinellas County Schools: decoding long words, word relationships, sequencing, summarizing, and compare/contrast, to ensure maximum comprehension.

• The students will hear the stories read aloud and will comprehend and remember the context.
CFK II
Class # 1966
CFK II will give the students the opportunity to interact with other students in various educational activities. Activities may include group activities, special events and free time for student use. A minimal amount of outside activity may be included.

Week IV: June 30-July 3, 2008
Class # 1961

Karen Hunter P.E. Potpouri
Students will participate in a variety of all time favorite games and activities.

• Students will have fun while participating cooperatively and demonstrate good sportsmanship.

Eric Jarvis

French Colors
Explore the French language and learn all about the French colors using games, videos and creative activities.

• Children will have a general knowledge of rainbow colors and pronunciation of the language.
Travis Short All Graphs Bar None
Students love pie but you can’t eat this one. It’s a fun time learning about all types of information presentation though all types of visual graphs.

• Children will learn how to make, read, and interpret graphs and the information they represent.
Carla March Old Mexico
Fiesta in Mexico including art, map-making, architecture and cooking activities.

• Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of Mexican culture.
Dave Bostick The Internet and Stand Alone Programs
The students will learn how the Internet was developed. They will learn how to use browsers and their features. Students will learn about computer safety and safety precautions while surfing the Net.
Glenda Mauger Let's Make a Commercial
Students work in teams to develop a product, props, and a jingle to share. Children use imagination and song writing.
Aly Jarvis Sunshine Reading and Book Making Adventure
A Sunshine State Book will be read aloud to the students. Emphasis will be placed on reading strategies taught in all Pinellas County Schools: decoding long words, word relationships, sequencing, summarizing, and compare/contrast, to ensure maximum comprehension.

• The students will hear the stories read aloud and will comprehend and remember the context.
CFK II
Class # 1968
CFK II will give the students the opportunity to interact with other students in various educational activities. Activities may include group activities, special events and free time for student use. A minimal amount of outside activity may be included.
Week V: July 7-July 11, 2008
Class # 1962
Karen Hunter FCAT and P.E.
Student will participate in games and activities which involve using knowledge and skills from the F.C.A.T. test.

• Students will improve on skills necessary for successful completion of the F.C.A.T. test.

Eric Jarvis

French Holidays
Explore the French language and learn all about the French and traditional holidays using games, videos and creative activities. Children will have a general knowledge of the French culture and pronunciation of the language.

Travis Short

Soduku "Bless You"
Nothing to sneeze at here, it’s time to learn the number puzzles sweeping the country.

• Students will learn logical thinking skills needed to problem solve and systematic solutions.

Carla March

Journey to South Africa
Experience the culture of South Africa through art, map-making, architecture and cooking activities.

• Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of South African culture.

 

Computer Arts and Graphics Week
Students will learn how to use Art programs. They will learn how to create pictures, develop backgrounds, and make signs. They will also learn how graphic designers use the skill to develop feature length films.

Glenda Mauger

Talent Show
The students will share their talents; singing dancing, instruments, with a show on Friday!!!

• Children will share talents and teach others about their talent.
Aly Jarvis Sunshine Reading and Book Making Adventure
A Sunshine State Book will be read aloud to the students. Emphasis will be placed on reading strategies taught in all Pinellas County Schools: decoding long words, word relationships, sequencing, summarizing, and compare/contrast, to ensure maximum comprehension.

• The students will hear the stories read aloud and will comprehend and remember the context.
CFK II
Class # 1969
CFK II will give the students the opportunity to interact with other students in various educational activities. Activities may include group activities, special events and free time for student use. A minimal amount of outside activity may be included.
Week VI: July 14-July 18, 2008
Class # 1963
Karen Hunter International Festival Games
Students will learn new games and activities from a variety of cultures.
Eric Jarvis French Arts & Monuments
Explore the French language and learn all about the French culture using games, videos and creative activities.

• Children will have a general knowledge of the historical France and pronunciation of the language.
Travis Short Can You Tessellate
It’s not a dance but a pattern none the less. Students create and decorate tessellation art. A pattern of figures which creates unique pictures and shapes.

• Children will use repeated geometric shapes and figures to create patterned art.
Kim Jacobs Pack Your Bags! We're Going to Japan or Venezuela!!
Experience their culture’s through music, literature, art, cooking, and map-making activities.

• Children will develop an understanding and appreciation of either cultures and be able to locate Japan on a world map.
  Computer Safety
Students will learn about computer safety and safety precautions while surfing the Net. Students will learn ways to protect themselves while on the net and how to report inappropriate web chats and email.
Glenda Mauger Learn the Instruments
Learn about the instruments in an orchestra and the band. See pictures and listening examples. Children will gain knowledge of the instrument family.
Aly Jarvis Sunshine Reading and Book Making Adventure
A Sunshine State Book will be read aloud to the students. Emphasis will be placed on reading strategies taught in all Pinellas County Schools: decoding long words, word relationships, sequencing, summarizing, and compare/contrast, to ensure maximum comprehension.

• The students will hear the stories read aloud and will comprehend and remember the context.
CFK II
Class # 1970
CFK II will give the students the opportunity to interact with other students in various educational activities. Activities may include group activities, special events and free time for student use. A minimal amount of outside activity may be included.
Week VII: July 21-July 25, 2008
Class # 1964
Karen Hunter P.E. Potpouri
Students will participate in a variety of all time favorite games and activities.

• Students will have fun while participating cooperatively and demonstrate good sportsmanship.
Eric Jarvis French Cooking
“Tu as faim?” “Are you hungry?” Learn about some common foods and beverages in a caf้. Students will learn about how the caf้ plays an important role in the social life of all French. To stimulate a lasting interest in the language and culture of France.
Travis Short Summer Review
The best of the summer all in one week every day a revisit of the best things all year.

• Children will have a chance to review and master most of the concepts done all summer long.
Kim Jacobs Pack Your Bags! We're Going to Germany!!
Description Experience Germany's culture through music, literature, art, cooking, and map-making activities.

• Children will develop an understanding and appreciation of the German culture and be able to locate Germany on a world map.
  Internet Educational Games Part 1
Students will use the internet to find educational games and activities. Students will also learn about stand alone programs and simulators. They will have a chance to discover how exciting a computer can be.
Glenda Mauger Rock, Jazz and Blues
Learn about the various styles of music that started in America. Children will have a knowledge of music history in America.
Aly Jarvis Sunshine Reading and Book Making Adventure
A Sunshine State Book will be read aloud to the students. Emphasis will be placed on reading strategies taught in all Pinellas County Schools: decoding long words, word relationships, sequencing, summarizing, and compare/contrast, to ensure maximum comprehension.

• The students will hear the stories read aloud and will comprehend and remember the context.
CFK II
Class # 1971   
CFK II will give the students the opportunity to interact with other students in various educational activities. Activities may include group activities, special events and free time for student use. A minimal amount of outside activity may be included.

*NOTE: Class schedules may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

 
 
 
   
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