2017 Summer School Program
Elementary Classes
(For students entering grades 1-6)
June 19-July 21
(No classes July 3th and 4th)
Pleasant View Elementary School
4601 W. Marquette Ave
For information:
Summer School Line: (414) 529-8233
Elementary Summer School Principal:
Laura Maier ([email protected])
All online registration is April 10th through April 23rd
Watch your email for directions
Register at ​http://summerps.franklin.k12.wi.us/public/
Summer School Classes are free for Franklin School District residents and students enrolled in the
Franklin Public School.
The Franklin Public School District does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex. race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed,
pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its educational
programs, recreational or activities or operations. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of age. race. color, national
origin, sex, religion, or disability.
Elementary Summer Enrichment Classes
Adventures In Science
A fun-filled, hands on science adventure. Learn science by doing it. As Ms. Fizzle always says, “Get
Messy! Take Chances! Make Connections!” all experiments and activities use common household items
so budding scientists can repeat their experiments at home and demonstrate what they learned.
Returning students are welcome. There are many NEW EXPERIMENTS (and a few returning favorites)
planned for this summer.
Grades 3, 4 (This class runs for 2 consecutive sessions)
All about it: Reading and Writing
Do you like to learn about the things that you love? In this nonfiction reading and writing class students
will learn how to research non-fiction topics that they are interested in and use graphic organizers to
organize their learning. Students will share their research and learn how to communicate their learning
by writing and publishing non-fiction books.
Grades 2, 3
Around The US In 23 Days
Pack your bags for an exciting trip around the country! It’s going to be an action-packed journey
traveling to a different region of the United States each week. Along the way, we will learn about the
history, culture, entertainment, landmarks, and cuisine of each region of our beautiful country.
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Around The World In 23 Days
Explore five exciting cultures from around the world. Weekly, students will discover interesting facts,
create art, try new foods, play games, listen to guest speakers, and celebrate!
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Art Around The World
Students will work with a number of medias including clay, paper mache, yarn, paint, drawing
materials, and paper. They will create 2-D and 3-D projects, which could include animals, masks,
puppets, and paintings. The student should bring in an old shirt or smock because we will get messy.
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Computers 101 - Beginning/Novice
Be a part of the Geek Squad this summer. Learn the basics or get a refresher! We will learn how to do a
slide show, graphic design, spreadsheets, graphs, and explore The World Wide Web. Stretch your brain
and have fun!
Grades 1,2,3,4,5,6
Fiction and Fairy Tales
Let your imagination go wild! Writers will learn how to make their characters come to life while also
using visualization and their imagination to develop settings and additional story elements in this fun
and engaging writer’s workshop class. Every great story starts with an idea- let’s take these ideas and
turn them into published books!
Grades 2, 3
Fitness And Fun
Fitness and fun activities including Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Kickball, and Aerobic exercises
and games are on the schedule for this program! Learning the techniques and procedure for these
sports will be taught along with enjoying and practicing the sport with drills and games to enhance
their skills. Each FUN-filled day will have different activities and workouts
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Fun With Sign Language
Learn how to sign songs and phrases as well as practical signs to help communicate with others. Sign
language is fun to learn and a beautiful language. How would you like to be skilled in this area? Join the
class!
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Mathematics Olympics
Be involved in your own Summer Olympics through sporting events, problem solving, data exploration,
and mathematics. While participating in Olympic events you will be able to work with your class to
find out how mathematics influences the Olympics. Join us for this math enrichment class for a fun and
active learning opportunity!
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Ocean Mania
How would you like to be underwater explorers? If so, here is the chance to be “oceanographers.” In this
class, students will engage in activities in which they will learn and explore our world’s oceans. The students
will gain understandings of the geography, shores, reefs, and deep sea, including the animals, plants in each
region. We will even dive into human interaction, focusing on hazardous that can harm the ocean and our
beaches such as oil spills and littering.
Grades 1, 2, 3
Reading Readasaurus
This dinomite club is the perfect place to come for reading encouragement. Listen for the roar of
enthusiasm and stomp right into the Readasaurus Club before it becomes extinct.
Grades 1 & 2
Spanish
Se ​habla esponal! Yes, Spanish is spoken here! In this dynamic course, the students learn basic Spanish
words and phrases along with some geographical and cultural knowledge. Cooking, crafts, games,
poems, and song are all incorporated into the class. Hop on board to learn about the Spanish culture.
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Super Sleuths
Calling all detectives!!! Your help is needed to solve the many cases in the AIS files (Adventures In
Science). We will use our skills to check out the list of suspects. Help us narrow down the list and catch
the guilty culprits. Some popular activities and experiments from Adventures In Science may also be
conducted with a new twist.
Grades 5, 6 (This class runs for 2 consecutive sessions)
Theatre
(Anyone absent from 2 or more classes will not have a speaking part)
Could you be the next Kate Winslet or Jennifer Lawrence? How ‘bout James Vander beek, Leonardo
DiCaprio, or Ben Stiller? Every actor started somewhere and most started in school plays and summer
theatre. Once again this summer, Franklin is offering a course in summer theatre. You will learn set
design, costume arranging, and how to apply stage make-up. You will get to show off your acting
abilities as a cast member of the play selected for this summer’s show. Two sessions will again be
offered.
Grades 4, 5, 6 (This class runs for 2 consecutive sessions)
Wild About Writing
Do you love to write? Would you like an opportunity to be more descriptive and creative? Here is an
opportunity to develop your poems and short stories as well as a variety of genres. This is a fantastic
opportunity to discover the artist in you as a creative writer.
Grades 4, 5, 6
Registration Information
General Information
CLASSES ​Summer School classes​ ​meet Monday
through Friday, unless otherwise noted.
BUS TRANSPORTATION ​Bussing will be available to
Franklin Public School residents. See Summer School
Transportation on the summer school website for
additional information. Busing is only available if
your child begins the day in Kids Club at Robinwood
or directly to Summer School Session 1 at Pleasant
View. Busing will also be provided from Summer
School home when the day ends at 11:45 PM. Call
525-7634 with questions about transportation.
Registration deadline for bus transportation is May
20th.
Registration
IMPORTANT
Register your child for the grade your son/daughter will be
entering in the Fall of 2017.
Sessions
Session 1:
only
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Session 5:
Session 6:
ONLY)
AM Bus riders to summer school at PV
8:30-9:15
9:20-10:05
10:10-10:55
11:00-11:45
PM Bus riders home (from summer school
​ABSENCES​ ​ ​On the day your child(ren) is absent from
class, please call the school office between 7:30 and
8:15 AM. (Pleasant View Office 423-4650). If you
know in advance that your child(ren) will be absent,
notify the office in writing or by phone. Phone calls
will be made to the parents of students for unexcused
absences.
Online Registration ​All online registrations begin
April 10th
​ ​, 2017. You will receive confirmation on
your classes after all registrations are complete.
Mail-in or walk-in registrations are not accepted.
SUMMER KIDS CAMP​ ​Call 423- 4646 for all
questions about the Summer Kids Camp, early
drop-off, and extended options.
Registration deadlines The registration window
will close on April 23, 2017, and will be enforced. Any
class not meeting the minimum enrollment on April
23rd will be cancelled.
Waitlist If a class is full you can add the child’s name
to the on-line waiting list. If the waiting list is full you
need to choose a different class. Waiting lists are
available on the “Summer School 2017” page on the
district website at www.franklin.k12.wi.us