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Basha Elementary Game ClubEnrichment ProgramsBasha Elementary Game Club Come play board games and computer games with your specials teachers. Bring games from home that we can play together. Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): 2nd- 6th Grade Start and End Date Program: August 22nd-September 26th Time and Days of the week: Mondays 3:00-3:45 Location (School and Room/Area): Media Center Cost per Participant: $40 Program Contact Info (Name and Email): Julie Acklam acklam.julie@cusd80.comEnrichment 22-23
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WaitlistBasha Media Production Program at Basha ElementaryEnrichment Programs*******Teacher Approval Needed Prior to Signing Up******* Only students from Basha Elementary can apply and participate. Basha Media Production Program Program Description: Students will be expected to demonstrate all of the 6 pillars of character at all times as a member of the Bobcat Broadcast staff. All technology that is used by the students will be respected and handled with care. Students & Parents are responsible for any damage incurred to the equipment as caused by inappropriate or negligent student behavior. Active attendance of weekly meetings and announcement duties is required to remain a member of the Media Program. Students must arrive on time to all meetings which will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-8:30 am. Academics and professionalism are required in the classroom, during shows, interviews and all program business and functions. 5th & 6th grade students from Basha Elementary must complete an application provided by Mrs. Gutierrez and submit it on time in order to be considered for the program. Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): 5th & 6th grade students from Basha Elementary / MAX: 15 students Start and End Date Program: Session 1: August 09 – December 8, 2022 Time and Days of the week: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00-8:30 am Location (School and Room/Area): Basha Elementary / Media Center & LAB B Cost per Participant: $85.00 per session Holly Gutierrez / gutierrez.holly@cusd80.com Special Instructions: Only students from Basha Elementary can apply and participate.Enrichment 22-23
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PopularCreative Cookies with Ms. HugginsEnrichment ProgramsCreative Cookies Program Description: Cookie decorating club Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): Kinder-6th Start and End Date Program: October 24 – November 21 Time and Days of the week: Mondays; 3:15-4:15 Location (School and Room/Area): Room 16, Blue Hallway Cost per Participant: $65 Registration Min/Max number of Participants: Minimum: 10/Maximum: 30 Program Contact Info (Name and Email): Heidi Huggins; huggins.heidi@cusd80.com Special Instructions: Students will decorate two cookies each week. Please advise Ms. Huggins if student has any allergies to food. Students need to bring crayons to club.Enrichment 22-23
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Starting SoonFriendship Bracelet Club at CarlsonEnrichment ProgramsFriendship Bracelet Club Make two bracelets each week, one for you and one for a friend. All materials are included in the price. Tuesdays from 3-4pm in Room 1 with Mrs. Shuck here at Carlson $120 Tuesday, August 16nd Tuesday, August 23rd No Class on Tuesday, August 30th Tuesday, September 6th Tuesday, September 13th Tuesday, September 20th Tuesday, September 27th Questions please contact: shuck.kim@cusd80.comEnrichment 22-23
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WaitlistGifted Testing CUSD Student - 2nd through 7thEnrichment ProgramsThis test is the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) consisting of three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning. It is a computer based, multiple choice assessment administered by a certified proctor. Register your child according to the grade they are in during the 2022/2023 school year. ALL students first enroll on a waitlist - the waitlist does NOT mean the testing session is full. All testing will take place at Knox Gifted Academy: 700 W. Orchid Lane, Chandler, AZ 85225. Parents are not permitted in the testing room; a classroom for waiting will be available. To maintain a safe testing environment, the following precautions will be put in place: Staggered start times have been established to limit the number of people entering the campus at one time. Only one adult should accompany the student. It is strongly recommended that siblings do not attend. Masks are optional. There will be assigned seating in a designated room for parents to sign-in and wait for the duration of testing. Testing takes approximately 3 hours for grades second through seventh. Parents are welcome to leave the campus and return closer to the end of the test session. Students will have an assigned seat in the testing room that will allow for social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be available. Please bring a water bottle for your student. Please do not attend the session if you or your child are feeling ill or exhibiting any of the following symptoms, please do not attend testing. Instead, please contact me to discuss options for rescheduling. Any person who is visibly exhibiting these symptoms will be asked to leave the facility. Please contact April Dailey for further questions. dailey.april@cusd80.comSchool Year 22-23
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WaitlistGifted Testing CUSD Student - First GradeEnrichment ProgramsThis test is the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) consisting of three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning. It is a computer based (given on an iPad), multiple choice assessment administered by a certified proctor. Register your child according to the grade they are in during the 2022/2023 school year. ALL students first enroll on a waitlist - the waitlist does NOT mean the testing session is full. All testing will take place at Knox Gifted Academy: 700 W. Orchid Lane, Chandler, AZ 85225. Parents are not permitted in the testing room; a classroom for waiting will be available. To maintain a safe testing environment, the following precautions will be put in place: Staggered start times have been established to limit the number of people entering the campus at one time. Only one adult should accompany the student. It is strongly recommended that siblings do not attend. Masks are optional. There will be assigned seating in a designated room for parents to sign-in and wait for the duration of testing. Testing takes approximately 2 hours for first grade. Parents are welcome to leave the campus and return closer to the end of the test session. Students will have an assigned seat in the testing room that will allow for social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be available. Please bring a water bottle for your student. Please do not attend the session if you or your child are feeling ill or exhibiting any of the following symptoms, please do not attend testing. Instead, please contact me to discuss options for rescheduling. Any person who is visibly exhibiting these symptoms will be asked to leave the facility. Please contact April Dailey for further questions. dailey.april@cusd80.comSchool Year 22-23
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WaitlistGifted Testing CUSD Student - KindergartenEnrichment ProgramsThis test is the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) consisting of three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning. It is a paper/pencil, multiple choice assessment administered by a certified proctor. Register your child according to the grade they are in during the 2022/2023 school year. This test is for students who are CURRENTLY enrolled in Kindergarten. ALL students first enroll on a waitlist - the waitlist does NOT mean the testing session is full. All testing will take place at Knox Gifted Academy: 700 W. Orchid Lane, Chandler, AZ 85225. Parents are not permitted in the testing room; a classroom for waiting will be available. To maintain a safe testing environment, the following precautions will be put in place: Staggered start times have been established to limit the number of people entering the campus at one time. Only one adult should accompany the student. It is strongly recommended that siblings do not attend. Masks are optional. There will be assigned seating in a designated room for parents to sign-in and wait for the duration of testing. Testing takes approximately 60-90 minutes for PreK and Kindergarten. Parents are welcome to leave the campus and return closer to the end of the test session. Students will have an assigned seat in the testing room that will allow for social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be available. Please bring a water bottle for your student. Please do not attend the session if you or your child are feeling ill or exhibiting any of the following symptoms, please do not attend testing. Instead, please contact me to discuss options for rescheduling. Any person who is visibly exhibiting these symptoms will be asked to leave the facility. Please contact April Dailey for further questions. dailey.april@cusd80.comSchool Year 22-23
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Gifted Testing CUSD Student - Pre-KEnrichment ProgramsWaitlistThis test is the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) consisting of three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning. It is a paper/pencil, multiple choice assessment administered by a certified proctor. Register your child according to the grade they are in during the 2022/2023 school year. This test is for students who are currently PreK students and plan to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2023/2024 school year. ALL students first enroll on a waitlist - the waitlist does NOT mean the testing session is full. All testing will take place at Knox Gifted Academy: 700 W. Orchid Lane, Chandler, AZ 85225. Parents are not permitted in the testing room; a classroom for waiting will be available. To maintain a safe testing environment, the following precautions will be put in place: Staggered start times have been established to limit the number of people entering the campus at one time. Only one adult should accompany the student. It is strongly recommended that siblings do not attend. Masks are optional. There will be assigned seating in a designated room for parents to sign-in and wait for the duration of testing. Testing takes approximately 60-90 minutes for PreK. Parents are welcome to leave the campus and return closer to the end of the test session. Students will have an assigned seat in the testing room that will allow for social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be available. Please bring a water bottle for your student. Please do not attend the session if you or your child are feeling ill or exhibiting any of the following symptoms, please do not attend testing. Instead, please contact me to discuss options for rescheduling. Any person who is visibly exhibiting these symptoms will be asked to leave the facility. Please contact April Dailey for further questions. dailey.april@cusd80.comSchool Year 22-23
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Starting SoonHaley ChoirEnrichment ProgramsHaley Choir Haley Students Only Program Description: The Haley Choir is open to any 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student who loves to sing and wants to sing with a great group of kids! We will learn proper singing technique, breath support, singing in 2-part harmony, etc. Our weekly rehearsals will culminate with a performance for our annual Veterans Day Celebration. Grades: 4, 5, and 6 Start and End Date Program: Rehearsals are every Tuesday from August 16 through November 8 plus performance on Thursday, Nov. 10. Time and Days of the week: Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 Location (School and Room/Area): Haley Room C15 (Band room) Cost per Participant: $50.00 Program Contact Info (Name and Email): Abrahamson.kimberly@cusd80.comEnrichment 22-23
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Starting SoonHaley News CrewEnrichment ProgramsHaley News Crew Program Description: a writing and leadership club that brings current events to the students and staff at Haley elementary via daily, live, and video taped announcements Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): 5th and 6th grade only Start and End Date Program: August 16, 2022- May 9th, 2023 Time and Days of the week: Weekly on Tuesdays from 3:10-4:00 Location (School and Room/Area): Haley Elementary, Rooms C3 and C4 Cost per Participant: $125.00 Program Contact Info (Name and Email): Betsy Baker baker.betsy@cusd80.com or Bradley Guggisberg Guggisberg.bradley@cusd80.comSchool Year 22-23
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Krazy Kickball Club at CTA IndependenceEnrichment ProgramsKrazy Kickball Club Program Description: Students will learn the rules of kickball, how to play, be put into teams, and the teams will compete with one another. Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): 4th-6th Start and End Date Program: October 21st-December 9th (no club on November 11th & November 25th) Time and Days of the week: 7:30-8:15 AM; Fridays Location (School and Room/Area): Fields Cost per Participant: $70 Program Contact Info (Name and Email): huggins.heidi@cusd80.com & wilkes.hunter@cusd80.com Special Instructions: Students need to come wearing sneakers and have a water bottle. If they want to wear exercise clothes for kickball, they need to bring their school uniform and change before going to class.Enrichment 22-23
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Riggs Kids Nutrition 101Enrichment ProgramsKids Nutrition 101 Instructor Name and Position in the school district: Jess Sorensen, CUSD Volunteer Coach Description: In this 4 week class, kids will learn how to make smart food choices, how to read a food label and explore healthy snack ideas. Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): 2nd grade-6th grade Start and End Date Program: September 6- 27, 2022 Days, Times: Tuesdays, 3:15- 4:30 Location (School and Room/Area): Riggs Elementary, Room C9 Cost per Participant: $100 Program Contact Info (Name and Email): Jessica Sorensen, jessisosubs@gmail.com Special Instructions: Instructor will contact parent or caregiver to inquire about food allergies prior to the first session.Enrichment 22-23
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Story, Snack and Craft ClassEnrichment ProgramsStory, Snack and Craft class Program Description: Students will read a story, create a craft and snack that correlates to the story. Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): K-6 Start and End Date Program: Aug 23, 30. September 6, 13, 20 Time and Days of the week: Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 Location (School and Room/Area): Carlson Elementary Room 2 Cost per Participant: 110.00 Program Contact Info (Name and Email): rivas.angelica@cusd80.comEnrichment 22-23
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PopularTarwater Tear Up Basketball ClubEnrichment ProgramsTarwater Tear Up Basketball Club Program Description: Tear it up at Tarwater with our new basketball club. This 8-week basketball clinic that will be meeting every Monday after school for an hour and a half, 3:15 – 4:45pm. Will be coached and facilitated by Mr. Simpson. Mr. Simpson has 15 years of high school and collegiate experience playing and coaching. He has coached in 3 states, won a state championship, coach of the year awards, 5 years of basketball camps/clinics, and coached many athletes in college and professional rankings. Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): 3rd – 6th Start and End Date Program: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 Time and Days of the week: Monday after school 3:15 – 4:45 Location (School and Room/Area): Tarwater Elementary School, Outdoor Hoops Cost per Participant: $85 Program Contact Info (Name and Email): Matt Simpson, Simpson.matt@cusd80.com Special Instructions: -Lots of water -Proper shoes, no flip flops, slip ons, or anything except court shoes -Please arrive and pick-up on time.Enrichment 22-23
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Starting SoonTyping Club at CarlsonEnrichment ProgramsTyping Club Come learn the skill that will get you through high stakes testing on computers, junior and senior high school reports and beyond! We will start as beginners with the basic row, practice having our hands sit on the keyboard properly and strive to look at the screen (not our hands ) as we learn to type. Mondays from 3-4pm in Room 1 with Mrs. Shuck here at Carlson $100 Monday, August 15th Monday, August 22nd Monday, August 29th No Class Monday, September 5—Labor Day) Monday, September 12th Monday, September 19th Monday, September 26 Questions please contact shuck.kim@cusd80.comEnrichment 22-23
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Starting SoonUkulele Club at CTA LibertyEnrichment ProgramsIt’s ukulele time! CTA Liberty Students Only Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some experience playing, please consider joining ukulele club. The club is finally back at CTA Liberty! Special Instructions: Students need to come with their own ukuleles and a pocket folder with fasteners to put notes in. Who: 3rd to 6th graders with their own instrument are welcome to join Daniel ‘Profe’ Farmer. What: A great musical experience is waiting for you. You will learn simple melodies and chords. Singing is encouraged. If you are more experienced, you will explore more complex chords and strumming patterns. Where: CTA Liberty in room M5 (portable near the Annex) When: Wednesdays from 2:45 to 3:30, August 10th to December 7 (excluding the two weeks of Fall break) Why: Because life is better with music! How much: $100 per student Program Contact Info (Name and Email): Daniel Farmer farmer.daniel@cusd80.comEnrichment 22-23
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Volleyball at CTA Independence with Coach WilkesEnrichment ProgramsVolleyball (6-week Program) CTA INDEPENDENCE STUDENTS ONLY Program Description: Ms. Wilkes will be breaking down volleyball into the fundamental skills, as well as, building upon students’ prior knowledge of the sport. Students will focus on reaction time, control, frame, stance, volleying, and serving the ball. Towards the end of the club, Students will apply their knowledge in a game setting. Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): 4th – 6th Grade Start: August 9th (Tuesday) End: September 13th (Tuesday) Time of the week: Tuesday 7:30am – 8:15am Before school Location (School and Room/Area): Outside on the Volleyball courts, Enter campus through the west side gates Program Contact Info (Name and Email): Hunter Wilkes wilkes.hunter@cusd80.com Special Instructions: a. Safety and sportsmanship will be expected, students who cannot be safe or show sportsmanship, will be unenrolled from the club. b. Please inform Ms. Wilkes of any medical inquires. c. Attire: Athletic shoes (Tennis shoes with laces), no vans. Bring a water bottle. i. Students wear their school uniforms to practice (students do not change out).School Year 22-23
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Starting SoonWGA Choir (3rd - 6th) - Semester 1Enrichment ProgramsWGA Choir (3rd - 6th) - Semester 1 Program Description: to learn elements of choral singing, stage presence and performance. Grades Levels of Students (Min and Max): 3rd - 6th Start and End Date Program: August 16, 2022 - December 20, 2022, NO Meetings during intercession, NO meeting on Oct. 18, 2022 Time and Days of the week: Tuesday, 7:40am - 8:15am Location (School and Room/Area): Weinberg Gifted Academy, Room 46 Cost per Participant: $85 Program Contact Info (Name and Email): Rae Wodarcyk, wodarcyk.rae@cusd80.com Special Instructions: We will be performing in a concert at WGA in DecemberEnrichment 22-23
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Starting SoonWaterstemextravaganzaEnrichment ProgramsRIGGS STUDENTS ONLY WATERSTEMEXTRAVAGANZA ARE YOU READY TO HAVE FUN WITH WATER WHILE DOING STEM ACTIVITIES? Join Waterstemextravaganza and prepare to get wet!!!!! GRADES: 1ST-6TH WHEN: MONDAYS-AUGUST 15,22,29 (NO CLASS LABOR DAY SEP. 5TH) SEPTEMPER 12,19 TIME: 3:15-4:00 PM WHERE: MEET OUTSIDE UNDER THE RAMADA PLEASE BRING A TOWEL AND WEAR CLOTHES THAT CAN GET WET!! NO BATHING SUITS PLEASE QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: TORRESSHER.STACY@CUSD80.COM or ANDERSON.MARKC@CUSD80.COMEnrichment 22-23
