April 8, 2016
Following are this week’s FIDS updates:
Good Character Awards. Congratulations go to our
Good Character Award recipients for the month of
March: Jonathan MacKenzie, Early Learning (lower
school), and Egyptia Green, Grade 3 (upper school).
We are proud of Jonathan and Egyptia for
exemplifying FIDS’s three Rs: Respecting Others,
Respecting Your Community, and Responsibility.
Closure of Mansur Parking Lot. The Mansur Parking
Lot (the parking lot on Terminal Island where we park
the school buses) will be closed for renovation
beginning Monday, April 18, 2016, and will most
likely remain closed throughout the summer. We are
currently working on alternate plans for bus drop-off
and pick-up and will provide you with an update
under separate cover.
FIDS’s STEM Fair Expo. FIDS’s Third Annual STEM Fair Expo will take place in the Neff Family Library on Friday, April 22,
2016. Your child’s classroom teacher will be providing you with additional information, but now is the time to start
planning. Please note the following:
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Grades Early Learning – 1: Each class in grades Early Learning – Grade 1 will complete one group STEM Project.
Grades 2 – 5: Each student in grades 2 – 5 is required to complete his/her own STEM Project.
All projects are due on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Parents may assist their children with their individual STEM projects
(Grades 2 – 5); however, part of the judging will be based on each student’s ability to explain his/her project and discuss
the results. As such, it is essential for every child to be actively involved in all aspects of their STEM projects.
The Sound of Music. Our after-school drama club will be performing the musical The Sound of Music on Friday, May 20,
2016, at Café Tangier. Following is the schedule of performances:
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10:00 a.m. – Performance for FIDS students and faculty/staff.
5:00 p.m. – Performance for parents and special guests.
Out-of-Office. I will be away from FIDS on Monday, April 11, 2016. During this absence, Ms. Nora Eldrageely, Guidance
Counselor, will be in charge.
FIDS Specialty Camps. FIDS is pleased to offer four week-long Specialty Camp Programs this summer. FIDS has partnered
with leading children’s organizations in our community to bring these intimate recreational/learning experiences to our
campus. Specialty Camps are being offered in addition to our regular camp program. Each week, between June 6 – July
1, 2016, we will provide students with immersive experiences in particular areas of interest. Specialty Camp Programs
capitalize on the Maker Movement, where students are inspired to “create” in a collaborative setting with their peers,
learn, and have fun. As a convenience to our families, all Specialty Camp Programs will be held at Fisher Island Day School
in the Neff Family Library.
During the months of April and May, we will be hosting “teaser” presentations for eligible students by each of our specialty
camp partners. The folks from Clay World presented at last week’s morning meeting; individuals from Design Lab
presented today. Representatives from the Nutty Scientist will be at FIDS on May 13th; the date for Moon Amie
Productions is TBD at this time. The 2016 Specialty Camp Program offerings and registration form are appended to this
newsletter.
Best regards,
Michael Bell
Head of School
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Fisher Island Day School
FIDS is pleased to offer four week-long Specialty Camp Programs this summer. FIDS has partnered
with leading children’s organizations in our community to bring these intimate recreational/learning
experiences to our campus. Specialty Camps are being offered in addition to our regular camp
program. Each week will provide students with an immersive experience in a particular area of
interest. Specialty Camp Programs capitalize on the Maker Movement, where students are inspired to
“create” in a collaborative setting with their peers, learn, and have fun. As a convenience to our
families, all Specialty Camp Programs will be held at Fisher Island Day School in the Neff Family
Library. Following are the 2016 Specialty Camp Program offerings:
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Clay World
Clay Modeling and
Character Design Workshop
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Mon., Jun. 6 – Fri., Jun. 10
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $400 Prepaid
Grades: K-5
Nutty Scientist
• Mon., Jun. 13 – Fri., Jun. 17
• 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Cost $400; includes optional daily
Water Park experience from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Grades: K-5
Design Lab
Fashion Design
• Mon., Jun. 20 – Fri., Jun. 24
• 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Cost $400; includes optional daily
Water Park experience from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Ages: 7 and older
MoonAmie
Fine Arts/Theatre Camp
• Mon., Jun. 27 – Fri., Jul. 1
• 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Cost $400; includes optional daily
Water Park experience from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Ages: 4 and older
• explores the art of clay modeling and character design by using
hands as sculpting tools and clay as the media;
• improves student’s fine-motor and artistic capabilities;
• teaches various techniques, including pointillism, spreads, textured
clay, etc.; and
• includes materials and supplies, instructors, and daily snack & lunch.
• See also: http://www.clayworld.org
• engages students in science-related activities, such as experiments
that are enjoyable and educational;
• teaches the scientific method and utilizes inquiry-based instruction;
• develops students' higher-order thinking skills; and
• includes materials and supplies, instructors, and daily snack & lunch.
• See also: https://nuttyscientists.com/miami/
• teaches students to use a sewing machine and other skills needed for
fashion design and creation;
• provides opportunities for students to create small projects
throughout the week, as well as a "unique" garment by the
conclusion of camp;
• offers students a full design-lab experience, including printing,
sketching, textile creation, garment embellishment, etc.;
• includes a small fashion show at week’s end; and
• includes materials and supplies, instructors, and daily snack & lunch.
• See also: http://designlabmiami.com/
• provides an intensive musical theatre experience for students who
are enthusiastic about starting their musical theatre education;
• teaches script, libretto, and choreography using MoonAmie’s
original productions;
• includes a small production at week’s end, including costumes, set
design, and playbills; and
• includes materials and supplies, instructors, and daily snack & lunch.
• See also: http://www.moonamie.com/
Directions: Please complete a separate Registration Form for each child. By completing and signing
this form, you hereby acknowledge the following: (1) payment in full is required at time of
registration; (2) payment is non-refundable unless camp program is cancelled; (3) additional
paperwork may be required for non-FIDS students.
Student Information
Student’s Name
Student’s Current Grade
Parent’s Mobile/Text
Student’s DOB
Parent’s Email
Registration Information
Specialty Camp
Clay World
Clay Modeling and
Character Design Workshop
Nutty Scientist
Design Lab
Fashion Design
MoonAmie
Fine Arts/Theatre Camp
Dates
Cost
Mon., Jun. 6 – Fri., Jun. 10
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$400
Mon., Jun. 13 – Fri., Jun. 17
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$400
Mon., Jun. 20 – Fri., Jun. 24
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$400
Mon., Jun. 27 – Fri., Jul. 1
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$400
Payment Information
Check Enclosed (Please make checks payable to Fisher Island Day School.)
Credit Card (3% service charge added)
Visa
MasterCard
Name on Card
Card Number
Parent’s Signature
Total
American Express
Exp. Date
Security Code
Contact: Mrs. Latour, Office Manager, 305-531-2350 or [email protected]
www.FIDS.org
Please fill in
cost for each
camp selected.