Summer at Holy Family School

	SUMMER AT HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

Summer Camp 2010

Magic Carpet Ride 2010 promises new and fun filled adventures ! So complete the attached application and join us this summer for culturally enriching experiences as we explore the countries of the world!

SWITZERLAND JUNE 29, 30 and JULY 1 For Switzerland week we will visit Harbor Sweets Chocolate Factory for a tour and up-close look at the production of handmade chocolates and, of course, some samples. We will enjoy Swiss Fondue and perhaps visit a cheese shop to learn about cheese making first hand. We will possibly include a visit to a goat farm.

FRANCE JULY 13-15 Celebrate Bastille Day at one of the lively street fairs in Boston. Tour the French Library on Marlborough St. and enjoy some crepes for lunch. Get out the kids’ berets and fashionista accessories. This one will be fun!

BOSTON JULY 20-22 Walk the Freedom Trail with a costumed 18th century guide, exploring the alleys, pathways, and docks of the city (pirates and tea parties included). Plans include the Mapparium, Skywalk Observatory and cruising Boston Harbor. Fenway Park revisited if they insist!

JAPAN JULY 27-29 Japanese calligraphy writing and a Japanese Tea Ceremony performed by an authentic tea master at the Kaji Aso Studio in Boston. Cruise out to see the whales and/or seals, picnic in a Japanese Garden and enjoy a Japanese Hibachi Feast.

EGYPT AUGUST 3-5 “5 Wits Tomb” in Boston. This is a live action, interactive adventure in which our group will search the Pharoah’s tomb to find the archeologist lost inside. We will visit the Egyptian exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts with its impressive collection of mummies.

The schedule will be the same as last year – Tuesday and Wednesday 8AM to 3PM(Field Trips) and Thursday 8AM to Noon (Ethnic Celebration and Feast). Fees will remain the same-$120. per child per week (additional children in a family $100 per week and children who attend all five weeks pay $100. per week) Expenses will remain $60 per child per week. We will take the commuter boat and/or train whenever possible. Your kids will love this program! You will love the culture they are assimilating while they are having lots of fun!

REGISTRATION FORM
We are now accepting registrations for our fourth annual Magic Carpet Ride Around the World on a first come first served basis. Groups are limited to 20 children per week. Please submit your registration form and deposit check by April 15 so we can begin to schedule field trips and plan for transportation. It is important that we know the number of children we are planning for as early as possible. Payment in full is due by June 15.

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Please include your check for $50. per child non-refundable deposit with this form. Registration forms and Deposit checks may be returned to school with your child or mailed to Joan Cahalane at Holy Family School, 6 DelPrete Avenue, Rockland, MA 02370.

	Tutoring 2010
	Dear Parent, In response to the requests of many parents, I am very pleased to announce that we will be offering summer tutoring here at Holy Family School. The program will be conducted from Tuesday, June 22 to Thursday, August 5th. (There will be no instruction during the week of July 4th). We are offering this program as an alternative to private tutoring or summer school programs offered by area public schools. Students who are required to attend summer school may fulfill the requirement here at Holy Family. All students who are required to attend summer school will be tested at the end of the program to determine proficiency. Students who are requested to receive tutoring, as well as those who have been recommended for tutoring, may fulfill the requirement here as well. Instruction will run for one-hour sessions between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. (Tuesday – Thursday) Private tutoring and small group instruction will be offered in most subjects. The fee of $60.00 per private session per hour and $25.00 per small group session per hour is to be made by check payable to Holy Family School. Indicate below your interest in attending the summer tutoring/school program. Once we have received your response, the teacher who will be responsible for your child’s instruction will notify you. Please note that if your child is required to attend summer school/receive tutoring, verification of attendance must be sent to HFS by the 13th of August. - - - - - - - - - - - - Name ________________________ Phone number ________________________ Grade in September ___ Subject ________________________ Please check one Summer school ______ Private tutoring ______ Small group instruction ______

	School Supply List 2010
	Kindergarten • 8 jumbo crayons • 8 washable markers • 2 reams of white copy paper • 2 large glue sticks • 2 large rolls of paper towels • 2 large cylinders of Clorox/Lysol wipes • 2 large cylinders of antibacterial hand wipes • 1 two pocket folder • soft lunchbox and large backpack Please do not bring in extra school supplies. Space is limited. Grade 1 • Plastic Container for supplies (4HX6WX12L) • 2 reams of white copy paper • 5 – 6 sharpened pencils • Pencil Sharpener with shaving catcher • 24 count Crayons (in Ziploc freezer baggie) • Washable Markers (in Ziploc freezer baggie) • Desk size cloth (dish cloth size) • 2 plastic/vinyl folders with pockets • 2 glue sticks • 1 small bottle of white glue • 2 marble composition notebooks (9¾X71/2) • 1 pair of 5” steel scissors with round ends • 2 black pencil size dry erase markers (in old sock) • 2 large boxes of Kleenex • 1 cylinder package of antibacterial hand wipes • 1 large cylinder of Clorox/Lysol wipes Grade 2 • Small Plastic Container for supplies • 2 reams of white copy paper • 5 – 6 sharpened pencils • 16 count box of crayons (no larger) • 1 two pocket folder • 2 glue sticks • 1 wooden ruler with centimeters/inches • 1 pair of 5” scissors with blunt ends • 2 marble composition notebook • 1 large cylinder of antibacterial hand wipes • 1 large cylinder of Clorox/Lysol Wipes • 2 large boxes of Kleenex Grade 3 • 1 zippered pencil case • 2 reams of white copy paper • 5 – 6 sharpened pencils • 1 pair of small school size scissors • 1 pencil sharpener • 1 eraser • wide ruled loose leaf paper • 2 folders with pockets • 1 glue stick • 1 small box of crayons (16 or 24 count) • 1 box of colored pencils • 1 wooden ruler • 3 marble composition notebooks • 1 box of Kleenex • 1 cylinder of Clorox/Lysol wipes Grade 4 • 1 zippered pencil case • 2 reams of white copy paper • supply of pencils • supply of erasable pens (blue & black) • 1 small box of crayons • 1 pencil sharpener • 1 glue stick • 1 wooden ruler • 1 school size scissors • 3 folders with pockets • 1 package wide ruled loose leaf paper • 6 marble composition notebooks • 1 pocket size package of Kleenex • 1 large cylinder of Clorox/Lysol Wipes Grade 5 • 1 zippered pencil case • 2 reams of white copy paper • supply of erasable pens (blue & black ink) • supply of pencils • 1 wooden ruler • 1 glue stick • 1 school size scissors • 3 folders with pockets • 5 single subject notebooks • 1 package wide ruled loose leaf paper • 1 box of colored pencils • 1 package of crayons • 2 boxes of Kleenex • 2 large cylinders of antibacterial handwipes • 1 large cylinder of Clorox/Lysol wipes • Prang watercolor paints • 1 package of modeling clay (different colors) Grade 6 • 1 zippered pencil case • 3 reams of white copy paper • supply of pens (red, blue, black) • supply of pencils • highlighters • 1 protractor (clear/no arm) • 1 compass (silver/aluminum – not plastic) • 1 pair school size scissors • 1 metric ruler • scotch tape • glue • 1 glue stick • 6 pack of post its (3x3) • 1 graph paper notebook • 1 package of crayons • 1 package colored pencils • 1 package of markers • white lined paper • supply of 3X5 index cards & box • Prang watercolor paints • 6 pocket folders • 1 marble composition notebook • 6 single subject spiral notebooks • 2 inch binder • 25 3 ring sheet protectors • 2 boxes of Kleenex • 2 large cylinders of Lysol/Clorox wipes • plastic shoe box for art supplies some students benefit by having color coded folders & notebooks for each subject Grade 7 & Grade 8 • New American Bible • 3 reams of white copy paper • 7 spiral notebooks (must have perforated edges) • 1 zippered pencil case • 1 scientific calculator • 1 glue stick • 1 school size scissors • 1 Merriam Webster Dictionary (not pocket size) • 1 protractor • 1 compass • 1 metric/standard ruler • supply of pens (blue, black & red) • supply of #2 pencils • 1 package crayons • 1 package colored pencils • 1 package markers • 2 boxes of Kleenex • 2 large cylinders of Clorox/Lysol wipes • 6 pocket folders • Spanish: pink & blue highlighters, Spanish/English dictionary • NO TRAPPER KEEPERS Paperback reading book of your choice at all times

	Summer Reading Assignments for Grades 5-8 2010
	Grade 5: *The Cay* Theodore Taylor A second book should be chosen from the list that was given out in school. Grade 6: *Call It Courage* Armstrong Perry *Crispin The Cross of Lead* Avi Grade 7: Please choose 2 *The Voyage of the Frog* My Side of the Mountain My Brother Sam is Dead The Bloody Country A Gathering of Days Summer of the Monkeys Nora Ryan's Song The Boy Who Saved Baseball The Music of Dolphins The Witch of Blackbird Pond The Ransom of Mercy Carter The True Confession of Charlotte Doyle The Fighting Ground The Slave Dancer The Cay Grace Hatchet Snowbound The Duplicate Edge Cronicles The FarmTeam Redwall Series Grade 8: Please choose 2 *A Day No Pig Would Die* And Then There Were None Jump Ship to Freedom Children of the River A Wrinkle In Time The Outsiders Nothing But the Truth Moves Make the Man Summer of My German Soldier The Art of Keeping Cool Esperanza Rising A Long Way From Chicago A Year Down Yonder Watership Down The Painted House The Chronicles of Narnia The Hobbit The Wave The Pigman Hoops Scorpions What Hearts? Tangerine Shattered Flipped Out of the Dust Lily's Crossing Dicey's Song Missing May Brian's Song Star Girl Assignments and recommended reading lists were sent home. Please refer to those handouts for requirements.

	Mission Statement
	Holy Family School is a Spirit-filled Catholic community celebrating Christ as the center of our lives, offering our students a comprehensive education as they are learning to make a difference in an ever-changing society.