(For students entering grades 2-7)
July 9-20 (9:00-12:00)
Mrs. Ostertag
Miss Cantillon
$300
Grab the sun block and your beach tote for a beach themed adventure in reading and writing!  This two-week class will focus on improving reading and writing skills while integrating technology. Students will be divided into primary and intermediate groups, and all students will collaborate on an exciting culminating beach themed project! The primary group will continue to practice and develop reading and writing skills.  In the intermediate group, specific focus will be given to the five-paragraph essay, non-fiction reading strategies, and presentation skills.

Study Skills for School Success!
(For students entering grades 4-8)
August 13-17  (9:00-12:00)
Miss Cantillon
$200   
What is your learning style? Do you study actively? How do you take tests? This course will pursue a variety of questions such as these.  Students will learn ways to make information more meaningful, thus more memorable.
They will learn:
•strategies for recalling information more quickly.
•the vital skills of studying and test taking. 
•study guidelines that will enhance home reviewing for tests. 
•note taking strategies.
•questioning techniques to improve review.
•how to create games to make studying fun!
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*Please return to Mrs. Hollis no later than May 11.  Confirmation emails will be sent in mid-May. Class size will be limited, so register early.  Please make checks payable to Stella Maris Academy.

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Child’s Name   ______________________   ____ Fun in the Sun    ____ Study Skills
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