Noblesville Schools is offering special programs for students in grades 1-8 during Spring Break. Sessions will be offered from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday each week of Spring Break (March 31 through April 3 and April 7 through 10). Sessions are offered for elementary and middle school students.
All programs will be led by certified teachers and all are offered free of charge. No breakfast or lunch will be served. Programs for students in grades 1 through 5, regardless of which school the children regularly attend, will take place at North Elementary School, 440 N. 10th St. Programs for all middle school students who participate will be at East Middle School, 300 N. 17th St. Transportation will be provided at no charge to families who need it.
Online registration is available online at www.noblesvilleschools.org and will continue through Feb. 26. Class sizes are limited and acceptance will be based on the order of registration. Parents will be asked to list more than one choice of classes in case the first choice is not available. Parents will be notified on March 7 which class their children have been enrolled in.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
READ. WRITE. THINK. CREATE! – GRADES 1-2. Second session only. Students will be read to or will read independently each day. The students will respond to the text using various forms of technology including My Big Campus, iPads, iMovie trailers, and other iPad applications that allow for creation. Session is limited to 26 students.
A WALK IN THE PARK – GRADES 1-3. One week session offered both weeks. This session will offer students a chance to unplug and spend time outdoors exploring four of Hamilton County’s most popular parks. We will explore local woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. Along the way, we will learn about some of Hamilton County’s native wildlife and the Native Americans who called Hamilton County home more than 700 years ago. Each session is limited to 15 students.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION – GRADES 3-4. One-week session offered both weeks. Students will work together to design and build a world using household and recycled materials. Each day will feature a different building method to construct buildings, bridges, creatures, or whatever the students can imagine. Students will let their creativity flow and the new world develop. Each session is limited 20 students.
EXPLORE NOBLESVILLE – GRADES 3-5. One-week session offered both weeks. Noblesville has a vibrant local history. Participants in this course will visit many different attractions within our community. Beginning with some simple lessons on composition, students will photograph each of the adventures with iPads and then learn editing skills to make the photographs ready for display. The students will organize an art exhibit at the Noblesville Visitor’s Center in downtown Noblesville. Each session is limited to 16 students.
READ-WRITE-RHYME – GRADES 4-5. First session only. We will introduce students to a variety of poets and styles of poetry, encourage them to experiment with their own writing of poetry, and increase the knowledge of words and figurative language. Class limited to 30 students.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
TEAM MILLER – GRADES 6-8. First session only. Students will have an opportunity to be in the gym and do physical tasks to try to solve a problem. Students will create obstacle courses, participate in games, and work with friends to solve problems together. Session is limited to 20 students.
MOVIES AND MUSIC, GRADES 6-8. First session only. This program will highlight the purpose of music in various movies. While we will be learning some very basic ideas and terms regarding music, the focus of this class will be to expose students to various scenes of movies with different musical backgrounds. We will discuss how these various musical styles affect the mood of the scene. We will close the session by having the students create their own soundtrack to a movie scene using iMovie and Garage Band or a similar program. Session is limited to 20 students.
INTERACTING AND SIMULATING THE HUNGER GAMES EXPERIENCE, GRADES 6-8. Second session only. Students will interact with the Hunger Games series through simulations, creative writing activities, and digital creations. The program is meant for fans of the Hunger Games who want to experience being both players and games keepers in Panem. Session limited to 20 students.