Cape Carousel News

Session One Schedule

Tuesdays September 26

October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31

November 7

Wednesdays September 27

October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25

November 1 November 8

COMMUNITY NIGHT: Tuesday,

November 14

Cape Carousel ProgramAfter-School Enrichment for Students in Grades 4 - 8

Join us during Session One for seven weeks of learning, fun, and creativity in the Cape Carousel Program! Please note that our programming times have changed to 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Students interested in attending the Cape Carousel Program must complete an application available from their teacher or the main office in their school. Applications are now also available online at the web address below (Course Offerings link). Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is very important for students to bring home, complete, and turn in their application as soon as possible after receiving this newsletter. Applications for any course which are tied by date and time of day are chosen by lottery. Completed applications should be presented to a student’s teacher for recommendation. The Session One application deadline is Wednesday, September 13, at 3 p.m.

The Cape Carousel Program is held at the CHSD Lewes School (820 Savannah Rd., Lewes) from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Students are transported to the program from their home schools after dismissal. Please see page 4 for more details on transportation arrangements and complete registration information or visit us on the web at www.teachers.cape.k12.de.us/~ccphome.

Cape Carousel Program Dana Long, Coordinator

Lyn Buck, Program AssistantCHSD Lewes School, Lewes

644-7917Dana.Long@cape.k12.de.us

YEAR 20, SESSION ONE: September 26 - November 8, 2017

Issue # 64 September, 2017

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: GRADES 4 - 8Session One: September 26 - November 7, 2017

TUESDAYS 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

FEATHERS, FINS, AND SCALES Students will have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the fascinating creatures that inhabit the Delaware coast. Whales, reptiles, snakes, and owls are just some of the many animals that will be featured in this program on coastal creatures and their habitats. Live animals will be part of the program whenever possible! Instructor: Suzanne Thurman is the Director of the Marine Education, Research, and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute.

BACKYARD GAMES Have you ever heard your parents talking about all those fun neighborhood games they used to play when they were kids? Have you played some yourself and just love them? In this class you’ll play Kick the Can, Capture the Flag, Sardines, Badminton, Croquet, Bocce Ball, Sharks and Minnows, 4 X 4 basketball, and more! Remember to wear your comfy clothes and sneakers, and come prepared to have a great time outside getting exercise in the fresh air!

Instructor: Margo Murphy is a former preschool teacher who has taught a variety of courses for the Cape Carousel Program over the past several years.

INTRO TO SCRAPBOOKING Scrapbooking is a fun way to preserve photos and other keepsakes while creating a book that is uniquely yours. This class will introduce you to all the basics. You will learn how to create a title page for your subject, crop photos, mat and organize photos and decorations on a page, and journal a bit about your subject. You’ll use your creativity along with colorful paper, pens, stickers, photos and more to complete your album. You will also use a die cut machine to create embellishments and letters to make your pages come to life. Scrapbooking is more than filling an album with photos, it’s a hobby! Students must provide their own photos. Instructor: Julie Stevenson has been scrapbooking for many years. She hopes her students will enjoy the hobby as much as she does!

MUSICAL ART In this fun (and sometimes messy!) class, the worlds of art and music collide. Students will explore elements of music and sound as we make several instruments from regular household objects. We'll also use different types of music to inspire a variety of drawing and painting projects. Come ready to learn and create!

Instructor: Nancy Curry is a guitarist and singer/songwriter, with a B.A. in Theater. She teaches music and theater class for kids of all ages, and is co-owner of Create! Studio for the Arts.

TENNIS ANYONE? USTA QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis tailor-made for young beginners to bring kids into the game. In this class, which will be held indoors, you'll learn basic strokes and skills while playing fun games and matches - everything you need to get started in this exciting and super fun life-long sport. All equipment will be provided but don't forget your sneakers! Instructor: Mike Quinn and Hal Dick are seasoned tennis players and enthusiasts of the sport with a variety of experience teaching young players.

STEAM & THE ART OF TIME: CLOCK IT! In this class S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) class you’ll learn an acrylic painting and chemistry technique called a 'dirty pour,' which creates colorful, concentric cells on your framed canvas. Your pop art painting will then become the background for an original clock! You can personalize your clock with geometric designs you create from homespun paper beads. Let's go analog!

Instructor: Jennifer August, a Clinical Art Therapist and free-lance graphic designer, encourages immersive teamwork, good risk-taking, and "cool braininess" through creative expression.

FRENCH AND ITALIAN COOKING Mangiamo and bon appetite! (Let’s eat!) But you’ll have to prepare your yummy meal first! In this class you will create delicious French and Italian recipes including pasta e fagioli, pizza, caponata, polpette (meatballs) and salsiccia (Italian sausage), quiche Lorraine, hors d’oeuves, omelettes, and baguette fondue! You will also learn some French and Italian phrases each week to impress your friends and family with! Instructor: Marti Donohue is a retired foreign language teacher who enjoys preparing recipes she learned while living in Italy and France.

TUESDAY CLASSES FORSTUDENTS IN GRADES 4 - 5

TUESDAY CLASSES FORSTUDENTS IN GRADES 4 - 8

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: GRADES 4 - 8Session One: September 27 - November 8, 2017

WEDNESDAYS 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

PIRATES OF THE DELAWARE BAY Yo ho ho! Arrrrrrggghhh you fit to join Captain Jesse’s pirate crew? Learn the basics of ship speak, navigation, knot-tying, swordsmanship, and other essential pirate skills. You'll travel to the Zwaanendael Museum to learn about local shipwreck and pirate history and lore as well as participate in a fun treasure hunt guided by Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum staff. Lastly, test your new “swashbuckling” skills in the Pirate Olympics! Instructor: Jesse Shetrom, a cultural interpreter for Delaware State Parks, is passionate about sharing his love of history with children in a hands-on, relevant way.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS: ANIMAL EDITION Enter the animal kingdom through creativity and artistic expression in this fun class! You’ll make safari animals sculptures, beaded lizards, animal masks, and lots of other fun, wild works of art using a variety of arts and crafts techniques. Don’t forget to bring your imagination! Instructor: Julie Stevenson is an avid scrapbooker and crafter who has shared her artistic hobbies with children for many years.

RECESS 101: BLACKTOP GAMESEver wanted to learn how to play those classic recess blacktop games? Maybe you already know how, and just love to play them? In this class you’ll play Four Square, Hop Scotch, Sharks and Minnows, Steal the Bacon, Kick Ball, Marshmallow Dodgeball, and more! You’ll also try Chinese jump roping and maybe even attempt Double Dutch. Remember to wear your comfy clothes and sneakers! Instructor: Margo Murphy is a former preschool teacher who has taught a variety of courses for the Cape Carousel Program over the past several years.

BEAD IT! Get in on the beading craze! In this class you’ll make fun beaded projects that you can wear or display. You’ll learn all the tricks to making beautiful jewelry and decorative items for your room or home. Beads, beads, and more beads! Are you up to the challenge? Instructor: Marti Donohue is a retired foreign language teacher who has been in on the beading craze for years! She often wears her beautiful jewelry creations when substitute teaching in Cape Henlopen schools.

LET’S PUT ON A SHOW! In this exciting class, we will put on a short play. Students will work as a team to learn lines, rehearse, put together a set, and make costume pieces for their characters. Come ready to have fun, be creative, and learn new skills with new friends! Instructor: Nancy Curry is a guitarist and singer/songwriter, with a B.A. in Theater. She teaches music and theater class for kids of all ages, and is co-owner of Create! Studio for the Arts.

OH SEW FUN: SEWING 101 If you like to sew or have always wanted to learn how, then this class is “tailored” for you. You will learn how to operate a sewing machine to make simple sewing projects like a pillow case, pillows, bags, and even a stuffed animal! Hand sewing techniques will also be covered. Sewing is a terrific life-long skill to develop so come join us - you’ll be in stitches every week in this oh sew fun class! Instructor: Alayna Aiken, a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Cape Henlopen High School, loves to share her sewing knowledge and passion for the craft with students!

EDIBLE INCREDIBLE SCIENCE In this class you’ll eat your way through science. Did you know that the delicious mayo on your sandwich is a stable mixture called emulsion? Why does jelly jell? Can spaghetti be made into cupcakes? Does all matter dissolve in water? Experiment, make observations, and EAT all along the way! Instructor: Gloria Boyer is a retired teacher who loves to share her enthusiasm for science learning with children.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES FORSTUDENTS IN GRADES 4 - 6

WEDNESDAY CLASSES FORSTUDENTS IN GRADES 4 - 8

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Who can register for the program?The Cape Carousel Program is free and open to any student in grades 4-8 presently registered in the Cape Henlopen School District. Students must, however, meet the eligibility requirements for participation in extracurricular activities that are explained in the student handbook section of each school’s student agenda/handbook.

How do I register for the program?Pick up an application from your homeroom teacher or in the main office at your school. Applications are also available online at:www.teachers.cape.k12.de.us/~ccphome. Completed applications must be turned in to your recommending teacher by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

How do I know when my application is complete?Your application will be accepted when you have filledout the:

• Course Selection Front Page• Permission/Emergency Sheet (on reverse of front

page - parent signature required), and• Turned in the complete application to a teacher

for a recommendation. (Ask one of your current teachers for a recommendation.)

What if I don’t get my first choice of classes?Students should complete the Course Selection Page with their second and third choices of courses in case their first choice course fills quickly. Remember, courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

What if I am hungry after school?A snack will be provided. A $5.00 fee will be collected on the first day to cover the cost of snacks for ALL SEVEN class days.

How will I get to the program?Students are transported to the CHSD Lewes School from their home schools after dismissal. Please see parent information at right for specifics.

How will I know if I got into the program? Students will receive notification by mail confirming their acceptance and which course/day they will attend, along with complete program information, approximately one week prior to session starting date.

Students must attend all sessions unless they are ill or have a written excuse.

Please be sure to review your child’s schedule to make sure he/she will not have conflicts

prior to registering.

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION

Please call 644-7917if you have any questions.

We will be happy to help you.

Students from all schools will be transported to the Lewes School (820 Savannah Rd.) after dismissal. Specific transportation arrangements for each school are detailed in student acceptance letters.

Middle school students will participate in homework help and/or other activities at their home schools after their regular dismissal until the Cape Carousel bus arrives to pick them up.

Parents may provide their own transportation to the program providing they ensure their child arrives no later than 4:25 p.m.

Instructional time begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m. Students from SES, RES, LCE, and BMS are to be picked up at 6:30 p.m. at the Lewes School. MES, HOB, and MMS students will be returned to MES at 6:50 p.m. Parents/Guardians must pick up their children on time. Parents wanting to pick up their student at a location other than the one designated for their home school must provide written permission.