SUMMER Elementary School

For more information check out the Summer Learning website:

http://www.sd33.bc.ca/summer-learning or contact the Acting Vice-Principal (Grades 1-5) Galen Soon

at 604-701-4972 or galen_soon@sd33.bc.ca

Registration Information:

Register 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 completean online registration form and email their proof ofBC residency and student identification to:galen_soon@sd33.bc.ca.

• Students will not need a report card if registeringfor preview courses.

• Please note thatregistration forelementarypreview coursesis first come firstserve. Classes fillup quickly soplease register assoon as possible.

• IMPORTANT-If yourson/daughter has an IEP or receives EducationalAssistance (EA) support during class time pleasecontact your school’s admin or the SummerLearning Acting Vice-Principal Galen Soon at604-701-4972 prior to registering them forSummer 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.

Location:

Chilliwack Secondary School

46361 Yale Road Chilliwack, B.C.

V2P 2P8 604-701-  4972

LEARNING PROGRAM

Summer Learning Program

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 4-5Strengthen 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.

Digital Literacy Grades 4-5This 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.

Coding for Kids (Imagine, Program, Share, Repeat) Grades 4 and 5This 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 real-world 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.

Reading RangersGrades 2-3Reading 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 1: PM Benchmark levels of 16 and lower

Cohort 2: PM Benchmark levels 16 or higher

Elementary School Program

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

Elementary School SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM July 2 -15, 2019 8:30 am -12:30 pm

• Writing Warriors will provide low tech and hightech supports to those students with writtenoutput difficulties using program such as PrintLike a Pro and Clicker for iPad. In addition,students in this program will explore the SocialInclusion Kits which our district received fromSpecial Education Technology (SET-BC).Therewill also be a daily physical activity componentso proper running shoes will be needed.

Outdoor Adventures Grades 2-3, 4-5

Please see the special brochure for additional information.

Writing WarriorsGrades 2-3

SUMMER Middle School

Registration Information:

Register 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 completean online registration form and email their proof ofBC residency and student identification to:Devin_Atkins @sd33.bc.ca.

• Students will not need a report card if registeringfor preview courses.

• Please note thatregistration forcourses is firstcome first serve.Classes fill upquickly soplease registeras soon aspossible.

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.

Location:

Chilliwack Secondary School

46361 Yale Road Chilliwack, B.C.

V2P 2P8 604-701-  4972

LEARNING PROGRAM

Summer Learning Program

For more information check out the Summer Learning website:

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

or contact the Acting Vice-Principal (Grades 6-12), Devin Atkins

at 604-701- 4972 or devin_atkins@sd33.bc.ca

SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM

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.

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

Grade 9 Course Completion: July 2-29 8:00am-10:00, 10:15am-12:15pm

All Grade 9 courses consist of 40 hours of instruction. All Course Completion Students will register 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.

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-12:15pmBand 6July 2 – 29, 2019 10:15am- 12:15pmLocation: Chilliwack SecondaryBand 7-9July 2 – 29, 2019 8:00am- 10:00amLocation: Chilliwack Secondary

Middle School and Secondary School

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.

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.

Secondary School Courses:Independent Directed Studies (IDS) 12(offered to current Grade 8/9/10/11/12 students - 4 credits

• Grade 9studentsmayregister fora maximumof 2 courses

Registration is now open and closes June 28, 2019.

Register    online at:

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

Middle School Summit Courses

Grade 6/7 Micro SummitJuly 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.

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 Sustainable Vegetable Production

July 2 – August 30, 2019 Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 am –2:00 pm

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

Grade 9 Course Completion July 2-29 8:00am-10:00, 10:15am-12:15pm

All Grade 9 courses consist of 40 hours of instruction. All Course Completion Students will

register 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. students may register for a maximum of 2 courses

Digital Literacy & Coding July 2 – 15, 2019 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Middle/Secondary Summer Learning

Program

July- August

• All out of district students

will need to complete an

online registration form

and email their proof of

BC residency and student

identification to:

galen_soon@sd33.bc.ca

• Students will not need a

report card if registering

for preview courses.

• Please note that

registration for

elementary preview

courses is first come first

serve. Classes fill up

quickly so please register

as soon as possible.

• IMPORTANT-If your son/

daughter has an IEP or

receives Educational

Assistance (EA) support

during class time please

contact the Summer

Learning Acting Vice-

Principal of Elementaryprograms (Galen Soon) at

604-701-4972 prior to

registering them for

Summer Learning.

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Outdoor Adventures Summer Learning

2019

Integrating math, science,

and literacy in our

community

Grades 2-3 & 4-5

Registration Information

Register 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.

“Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.”

-William Butler Yeats

Students will learn and apply literacy

and numeracy skills in the community

they live in.

2 cohorts to choose from Cohort Week 1

Park(s)

July 2-5

Week 2&3Park(s)

July 8-12, 15

Indoor

school

days

North Fairfield Island Park

Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday

10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mon/Fri

@ CSS10 a.m. to

2:00 p.m.

South Blue Heron

Reserve

Wednesday,

Friday

10 a.m. to

2:00 p.m.

Sardis

Park Mondays,

Wednesdays,

Fridays

10:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m.

Tues/Thurs

@ CSS10 a.m. to

2:00 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 School46361 Yale Rd., Chilliwack

604-701-4972Website:

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

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.

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May 6, 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 register for SL 2019. Where can I find out more information on the program? Please visit https://sd33.bc.ca/summer-learning and read over our web site or read our Summer Learning 2019 update by clicking here.

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

Summer Learning 2019-Employment Opportunities