Sandburg Middle School
345 E. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst

January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2012
2:00 to 4:30 PM






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PreK and Kindergarten - Students will enjoy the following two 75-minute courses every Sunday:



Science Spies: Conduct hands-on lab investigations to uncover hidden principles of sundry motions and potions.
Tales Around the World: Ever wonder how the story of The Gingerbread Boy is told in China? In Mexico? Explore folktales, fairy tales, and storytelling around the world.

1st - 8th Grade Courses (as indicated) - Students enrolling in two 75-minute courses choose from the following:

Creative Writing: Compose stories and poetry in- spired by posters, paintings, films, books, etc. Be published in your class magazine. Grades 1-8
Harry Potter-Ology: Immerse yourself in a �Wizarding World.� Be sorted into a house, formulate spells, play quiddich, concoct strange potions, and create your own wand. Try butterbeer and wizard candy! Grades 3-8
Le Francais: A spirited approach to French con- versation and culture a la games, songs, hands-on activities, and cuisine! Grades 1-5
Science Experiments with Toys: Discover mystery eggs, feely balloons, burping bottles, and crushing cans. Explore the science and wonder of toys via hands-on fun and science experiments. Grades 1-2
Introduction to Lego Robotics: Engineer and pro- gram robots to solve challenges using gears, motors, sensors, and computers. ($10 lab fee) Grades 3-8
Lego Robotics Competition: Join with other ad- vanced students to strategize, design, program, and ultimately race your robots. (Prerequisite: at least one Lego Robotics course.) ($10 lab fee) Grades 3-8
Chemistry Lab: Explore chemical properties through hands-on experiments. Investigate molecular struct- ure. Experiment with solutions, solvents, and reactants, but don't blow up the lab! Grades 3-8
Math Games and Puzzles: Discover the power of logical reasoning via math games, puzzles, and brain teasers. Create your own games, experiment with different variations, and puzzle your peers! Grades 1-8
Sculpture Studio: Create, shape, mold, and model your ideas into 3-D masterpieces of such diverse media as clay, fabric, wood, and wire. Grades 1-8
Dynamic Dramatics: Experience the exhilarating world of live theater! Develop different characters as you play theater games, rehearse skits and scenes, and perform for family and friends. Grades 1-8
Computer Game Design: Introduction to Scratch: Learn to program in Scratch as you explore different design options and create your own computer game. Grades 3-8
Advanced Programming in Scratch: Build on earlier programming knowledge to create more sophisticated games using Scratch. (Prerequisite: at least one pro- gramming class in Scratch. ) Grades 3-8


Workshops for Grades 5 - 10 - Students enrolling in a two and one-half hour workshop will enjoy the following class every Sunday:

Electronics and Robotics Lab: Explore electronic components and learn basic circuitry while con- structing various projects, from sirens to dice to robots! Learn to solder, decipher technical instructions, assemble circuit boards, and read schematic diagrams. ($60 lab fee) Grades 5-10



Additional Winter 2012 Opportunities:

Buffalo Grove | Burr Ridge | Chicago/Lakeview | Oak Forest




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