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  • LANGUAGE ARTS - FUNDATIONS!

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. Phonics and phonemic awareness are essential skills in developing an effective reader. FUNdations, is a research proven program that gives students a large “toolbox” to utilize when decoding and comprehending unknown words and phrases. This year’s course will use games, peer collaboration activities, and videos/songs to keep the class motivated and fun for the summer. (RF.3)
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  • LANGUAGE ARTS - KINDERGARTEN JUMPSTART - READING & WRITING SKILLS

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. Give your kindergartner a head start on the reading and writing skills that they will need for a great year!
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  • LANGUAGE ARTS - READING ADVENTURES

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. These courses are specifically designed for students that are below grade level in reading. These intervention based courses will build foundational reading skills using engaging and hands-on methods. (RL.2, RL.5, RI.2, RI.6)
  • LANGUAGE ARTS - SUPER READERS!

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. These courses are specifically designed for students that are at or above their expected grade levels in reading. These enrichment based courses will challenge students to creatively think while reading engaging text. (RL.2, RL.5, RI.2, RI.6)
  • MATH - KINDERGARTEN JUMPSTART - MATH SKILLS

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. Give your kindergartner a head start on the math skills that they will need for a great year!
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  • MATH BOOTCAMP

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. This class will give your child a boost to help prepare them for the school next year. These classes are for students performing below grade level expectations. Come join us for some fun while working on basic skills. This class will focus on the standard of numbers sense across the grade levels using hands-on and engaging activities.
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  • MATH BRIDGE COURSES FOR TRADITIONAL OR ACCELERATED STUDENTS - 1ST GRADE

    Math Bridge courses are intended for students attending either a traditional or accelerated program at one of the following campus for the 2024-2025 school year: Canyon Rim, Spectrum, Neely (Traditional) Highland Park, Meridian, Playa del Ray, Quartz Hill, Val Vista (Accelerated) In all of the following Math Bridge courses, students will be assessed for individual needs, both ability and program type, and provided small group instruction. Activities and instruction will focus on essential content in order to prepare students to engage in math content at one grade level above during the 2024-2025 school year. Enrichment opportunities will also be provided as needed. *Please read the descriptions carefully in order to make sure your student is registered for the appropriate course. If you have questions regarding which course your student should be registered for, please contact ESS Admin. at gpselementarysummerschool@gilbertschools.net 1st Grade Bridge Math Traditional/Accelerated Math: NEW STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 1st grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did not attend a traditional or accelerated program and will be enrolled in one of these programs for the upcoming school year. 1st Grade Bridge Math for Traditional or Accelerated Math: RETURNING STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 1st grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did attend a traditional or accelerated program, will continue in one of these programs for the upcoming school year, and are in need of some additional support and/or practice.
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  • MATH BRIDGE COURSES FOR TRADITIONAL OR ACCELERATED STUDENTS - 2ND GRADE

    Math Bridge courses are intended for students attending either a traditional or accelerated program at one of the following campus for the 2024-2025 school year: Canyon Rim, Spectrum, Neely (Traditional) Highland Park, Meridian, Playa del Ray, Quartz Hill, Val Vista (Accelerated) In all of the following Math Bridge courses, students will be assessed for individual needs, both ability and program type, and provided small group instruction. Activities and instruction will focus on essential content in order to prepare students to engage in math content at one grade level above during the 2024-2025 school year. Enrichment opportunities will also be provided as needed. *Please read the descriptions carefully in order to make sure your student is registered for the appropriate course. If you have questions regarding which course your student should be registered for, please contact ESS Admin. at gpselementarysummerschool@gilbertschools.net 2nd Grade Bridge Math Traditional/Accelerated Math: NEW STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 2nd grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did not attend a traditional or accelerated program and will be enrolled in one of these programs for the upcoming school year. 2nd Grade Bridge Math for Traditional or Accelerated Math: RETURNING STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 2nd grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did attend a traditional or accelerated program, will continue in one of these programs for the upcoming school year, and are in need of some additional support and/or practice.
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  • MATH BRIDGE COURSES FOR TRADITIONAL OR ACCELERATED STUDENTS - 3RD GRADE

    Math Bridge courses are intended for students attending either a traditional or accelerated program at one of the following campus for the 2024-2025 school year: Canyon Rim, Spectrum, Neely (Traditional) Highland Park, Meridian, Playa del Ray, Quartz Hill, Val Vista (Accelerated) In all of the following Math Bridge courses, students will be assessed for individual needs, both ability and program type, and provided small group instruction. Activities and instruction will focus on essential content in order to prepare students to engage in math content at one grade level above during the 2024-2025 school year. Enrichment opportunities will also be provided as needed. *Please read the descriptions carefully in order to make sure your student is registered for the appropriate course. If you have questions regarding which course your student should be registered for, please contact ESS Admin. at gpselementarysummerschool@gilbertschools.net 3rd Grade Bridge Math Traditional/Accelerated Math: NEW STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 3rd grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did not attend a traditional or accelerated program and will be enrolled in one of these programs for the upcoming school year. 3rd Grade Bridge Math for Traditional or Accelerated Math: RETURNING STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 3rd grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did attend a traditional or accelerated program, will continue in one of these programs for the upcoming school year, and are in need of some additional support and/or practice.
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  • MATH BRIDGE COURSES FOR TRADITIONAL OR ACCELERATED STUDENTS - 4TH GRADE

    Math Bridge courses are intended for students attending either a traditional or accelerated program at one of the following campus for the 2024-2025 school year: Canyon Rim, Spectrum, Neely (Traditional) Highland Park, Meridian, Playa del Ray, Quartz Hill, Val Vista (Accelerated) In all of the following Math Bridge courses, students will be assessed for individual needs, both ability and program type, and provided small group instruction. Activities and instruction will focus on essential content in order to prepare students to engage in math content at one grade level above during the 2024-2025 school year. Enrichment opportunities will also be provided as needed. *Please read the descriptions carefully in order to make sure your student is registered for the appropriate course. If you have questions regarding which course your student should be registered for, please contact ESS Admin. at gpselementarysummerschool@gilbertschools.net 4th Grade Bridge Math Traditional/Accelerated Math: NEW STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 4th grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did not attend a traditional or accelerated program and will be enrolled in one of these programs for the upcoming school year. 4th Grade Bridge Math for Traditional or Accelerated Math: RETURNING STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 4th grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did attend a traditional or accelerated program, will continue in one of these programs for the upcoming school year, and are in need of some additional support and/or practice.
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  • MATH BRIDGE COURSES FOR TRADITIONAL OR ACCELERATED STUDENTS - 5TH GRADE

    Math Bridge courses are intended for students attending either a traditional or accelerated program at one of the following campus for the 2024-2025 school year: Canyon Rim, Spectrum, Neely (Traditional) Highland Park, Meridian, Playa del Ray, Quartz Hill, Val Vista (Accelerated) In all of the following Math Bridge courses, students will be assessed for individual needs, both ability and program type, and provided small group instruction. Activities and instruction will focus on essential content in order to prepare students to engage in math content at one grade level above during the 2024-2025 school year. Enrichment opportunities will also be provided as needed. *Please read the descriptions carefully in order to make sure your student is registered for the appropriate course. If you have questions regarding which course your student should be registered for, please contact ESS Admin. at gpselementarysummerschool@gilbertschools.net 5th Grade Bridge Math Traditional/Accelerated Math: NEW STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 5th grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did not attend a traditional or accelerated program and will be enrolled in one of these programs for the upcoming school year. 5th Grade Bridge Math for Traditional or Accelerated Math: RETURNING STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 5th grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did attend a traditional or accelerated program, will continue in one of these programs for the upcoming school year, and are in need of some additional support and/or practice.
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  • MATH BRIDGE COURSES FOR TRADITIONAL OR ACCELERATED STUDENTS - 6TH GRADE

    Math Bridge courses are intended for students attending either a traditional or accelerated program at one of the following campus for the 2024-2025 school year: Canyon Rim, Spectrum, Neely (Traditional) Highland Park, Meridian, Playa del Ray, Quartz Hill, Val Vista (Accelerated) In all of the following Math Bridge courses, students will be assessed for individual needs, both ability and program type, and provided small group instruction. Activities and instruction will focus on essential content in order to prepare students to engage in math content at one grade level above during the 2024-2025 school year. Enrichment opportunities will also be provided as needed. *Please read the descriptions carefully in order to make sure your student is registered for the appropriate course. If you have questions regarding which course your student should be registered for, please contact ESS Admin. at gpselementarysummerschool@gilbertschools.net 6th Grade Bridge Math Traditional/Accelerated Math: NEW STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did not attend a traditional or accelerated program and will be enrolled in one of these programs for the upcoming school year. 6th Grade Bridge Math for Traditional or Accelerated Math: RETURNING STUDENTS - This course is meant for students entering 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year who did attend a traditional or accelerated program, will continue in one of these programs for the upcoming school year, and are in need of some additional support and/or practice.
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  • MATH FOR ENRICHMENT AND GIFTED

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. This course is meant for students entering 1st through 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year who are at or above grade level. This class will be a fun, but challenging way, to continue your students’ growth in math over the summer. This course is also designed for students for the 2024-2025 school year who are newly qualified gifted students. This course will prepare students for advanced math.
  • MUSIC - BEGINNING BAND

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. This class is for students who have never played a band instrument before. Students will learn the skills needed to perform music on their instrument in a solo or ensemble setting. Daily practice is required. A concert is held on the last day of class. Students are responsible for providing an instrument.
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  • MUSIC - BEGINNING STRINGS

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. This class is for incoming sixth grade students who have never played a strings instrument before. Students will learn the skills needed to perform music on their instrument in a solo or ensemble setting. Daily practice is required. A concert is held on the last day of class. Students are responsible for providing an instrument. Instruments can be rented from any local music store. Instruments allowed are: violin, viola, cello, and bass.
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  • MUSIC - FIDDLE STRINGS

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. This class is for strings students who have played their instrument for at least one year. Students who just finished 5th or 6th grade and will be an incoming 6th or 7th grade student may participate. Students will learn the skills needed to perform music on their instrument in a solo or ensemble setting with an emphasis on fiddle tunes from around the world. Daily practice is required. A concert is held on the last day of class. Students are responsible for providing an instrument. Instruments can be rented from any local music store. Instruments allowed are: violin, viola, cello, and bass.
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  • MUSIC - INTERMEDIATE BAND

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. This class is for students who have played a band instrument for at least one year. Students who just finished 5th or 6th grade and will be an incoming 6th or 7th grade student may participate. It will focus on improving all skills and expanding the quality of performance in both solo and ensemble settings. Daily practice is required. A concert is held on the last day of class. Students are responsible for providing an instrument. Instruments can be rented from any local music store.
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  • MUSIC - INTERMEDIATE SWITCH BAND

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. This class is for students who have played an instrument for at least one year in 5th grade band and are switching to another instrument for 6th or 7th grade band. It will focus on learning the new instrument, improving all instrument skills, and expanding the performance quality in both solo and ensemble settings. Daily practice is required. A concert is held on the last day of class. Students are responsible for providing an instrument. Instruments can be rented from any local music store.
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  • MUSIC - INTERMEDIATE SWITCH STRINGS

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. This class is for incoming sixth grade students who have played an instrument for at least one year in 5th grade strings and are switching to another instrument for 6th grade strings. It will focus on learning the new instrument, improving all instrument skills, and expanding the performance quality in both solo and ensemble settings. Daily practice is required. A concert is held on the last day of class. Students are responsible for providing an instrument. Instruments can be rented from any local music store. Instruments allowed are: violin, viola, cello, and bass.
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  • Magnus Academy Chess Tournament

    Take your chess to the next level! This tournament has different sections for players, depending on their age and skill. Children play only against opponents in their own section. The first round is at 10:00AM. Each participant will play four games. Other things to know: Players should arrive around 9:45AM All sections are non-elimination All players participate in all four rounds Trophies to the top players in each section
  • Myndfulness Matters

    Come and join author Debbie Chamberlain as she introduces her books featuring delightful characters that encourage a growth mindset, foster gratitude, kindness, and self-compassion in children. In our class, children will engage in imaginative craft projects, participate in active movement activities, and embark on captivating story time adventures. Through these experiences, they will develop valuable skills that contribute to lifelong wellness.
  • P.E. - FITNESS AND SPORTS

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. This class is an extension of the Dynamic Physical Education Program which students are involved in during the school year. Students are exposed to a wide range of activities and games where fun is emphasized in a non-competitive environment.
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  • P.E. - INTRO TO DANCE AND MOVEMENT

    Please select the grade level your child will be entering for the 24-25 School Year. Want to get your feet and body moving this summer? Want to have some fun and learn some basic dance steps, moves, and body positions. This fun class will be an introduction to many styles of dance such as ballet, folk, hip-hop, and jazz. Students are exposed to a wide range of activities and movement in a non-competitive environment.
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  • PRE-K ALL THE WAY

    This Course is specially designed for students entering Kindergarten in the 2024-2025 School Year and will follow the district summer school schedule of 8:30-11:30 am. Our teachers will design engaging, hands on, and interactive lessons for your child to participate in each day. Children will follow a preschool routine, which will include: Circle time activities, small group rotations (for math, literacy and writing), science and STEM lessons, social interactions, and gross and fine motor activities. Each three hour class can have up to 20 students, with one teacher and one instructional asst. . Children must be independently toilet trained. NOTE: If you live within the boundaries of Boulder Creek, Burk, Gilbert, Harris or Oak Tree, you may qualify for a 50% discount in the form of a title supplement for this class. Please contact 480-892-9089 x0 for more information BEFORE submitting a registration.