Omro Middle School
June 11 – July 3, 2014
This year the summer school program is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th to Thursday, July 3rd. Daily
attendance is very important, as the duration of summer school is only 3.5 weeks. Summer school at the
middle school has two different types of classes: long and short classes. Long classes will require 90
minutes of time while the short classes will require 45 minutes of time. Use the schedule below to assist
you in selecting classes to fill the morning. Please be aware that this is a tentative schedule. If not enough
students signed up for the classes, then the class will be cancelled and rescheduling will be necessary.
Individual students will be contacted should this occur.
Block A
(8:30 - 10:05)
Staff & Room
Assignments
Block B
(10:10 - 11:45)
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
(8:30 -9:15)
(9:20 - 10:05)
(10:10 - 10:55)
(11:00 - 11:45)
Ms. Hicks
Room 1101
Math
Reading
Ms. Semenas
Room 1102
The Next Teen Chef
The Next Teen Chef
Mrs. King
Room 1306
A New Pianist is Born
A New Pianist is Born
Ms. Pfister
Room 1104
Grill’n and Chill’n
Grill’n and Chill’n
Mr. Koehn
OES Gym
Fun in the Sun
Mr. Goryl
HS Weight Room
Strength, Conditioning, Flexibility
Mr. Klosterman
HS Gym
Basketball Skills and Drills
Basketball Skills and Drills
Mrs. Vlachina
Room
Crafts and Books
Crafts and Books
Mrs. Rank
OES Band Room
Drumming and Strumming
Mr. Levezow
Speed, Agility, and Sports
Fundamentals
Speed, Agility, and Sports
Fundamentals
Middle School Class Offerings
Reading – Short Class
Teacher: Ms. Hicks
Grades: 6-8
Do you want to read more books or write a story? Join the Reading class to not only improve your
reading and writing but also to discover great books and great stories. The class will read at least one
novel during the summer school time. You will get to write a number of stories and take one to a final
draft ready for all to read.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Math – Short Class
Teacher: Ms. Hicks
Grades: 6-8
Math is fun! Join this class to improve your math skills. Math will then be fun and easier for the next year.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A New Pianist is Born – Two Short Classes
Teacher: Mrs. King Grades: 5-12
Each of us has an inborn rhythm and song just waiting to express to the world.
Come and learn how to play the piano, read music, learn rhythms, and impress
your family and friends! Using the piano curriculum, Faber and Faber Series,
you will play many songs and rhythms. Playing games that teach piano skills,
you will have a FORTE! of FUN each day. Piano will be taught in the Omro
Middle School choir room where there are enough pianos for all students.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Grillin’ and Chillin” - Long Class
Teacher: Ms. Pfister
This course will focus on activities centered around cooking on the grill and picnics. This will include
planning menus and budgeting, cooking with a variety of outdoor grill methods (campfires, grills, solar)
and learning some outdoor games. We hope to have some fun, learn some skills and enjoy some yummy
foods.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Next Teen Chef – Long Class
Teacher: Mrs. Semenas
Grades: 6-8
Have you ever looked in your kitchen cupboards or refrigerator and felt like, “there’s nothing to eat”?
This summer you will learn how to turn simple ingredients into tasty, delicious, snacks, entrees, and
desserts! In this course we will learn some basic cooking tips, find some new recipes, and prepare meals
that everyone in your family will enjoy. There will be four-ingredient recipes, microwave recipes, and
maybe even your favorite homemade recipe. Come prepared to learn, share, and enjoy cooking!
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Fun in the Sun – Short Class
Grades: 4 - 6
TEACHER: Mr. Koehn 10:15 – 11:45
Why not start the summer out on a good note? Join us as we play various individual,
team, and fitness oriented games. Some of the activities will be review from the previous school year
while others will be brand new. Stay active – stay healthy – have fun!
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Strength, Conditioning, and Flexibility – Short Class
Grades: 6 - 12
TEACHER: Mr. Goryl 10:15 – 11:45
All students will be taught correct weight lifting techniques, work through conditioning
drills to increase cardiovascular stamina, and use proper stretching techniques to increase
flexibility and speed. Class will be taught in the High School Weight room.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Basketball Skills and Drills – Two Short Classes Available
Grades: 4-8
Teacher: Mr. Klosterman
Section 1: 8:30-10:00
Section 2: 10:15-11:45
This class will develop youth basketball skills – shooting, passing, dribbling,
rebounding and defense through a variety of drills and activities used in both the
middle school and high school programs. Participants will work on individual skills for the first portion
of the class and then engage in a group activity to end each session.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crafts & Books – Two Short Classes Available
Grades: 4-7
Section 1: 8:30 – 10:00
Section 2: 10:15 – 11:45
Teacher: Mrs. Vlachina
Beginner’s course of crocheting, knitting, and making bracelets while listening to books on CD. Learn
something new this summer while listening to a variety of books on CD. We’ll learn the basic stitches or
knots of each new craft and then work on our projects as we listen to and discuss books of all different
genres.
You will need the following materials:
- a size J or K crochet hook and one skein of acrylic yarn (any color)
- size 10 knitting needles and one skein of acrylic yarn (any color)
- hemp (one roll) and beads (any amount or color) that will fit over that thickness of material
- embroidery floss (at least 6 different colors) and beads (any amount or color) that will fit over that
thickness of material. Please come with all supplies the first day.
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Drumming and Strumming – Short Class
Grades 4-8
Teacher: Mrs. Rank
8:30 – 10:00
This course is designed for children with an interest in learning music through
drumming, singing and playing the ukulele. Students will learn songs from around
the world using drums, xylophones, bells, boomwhackers and other percussion
instruments. They will also learn to play melodies and chords on the ukulele and
finally put the drumming and strumming together as an ensemble. Exploring music
through
percussion and ukuleles can build confidence, develop coordination, encourage cooperation, nurture
creativity and most of all, instill a love of music! All instruments will be provided by the school.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Speed, Agility and Sports Fundamentals – Two Short Courses Teacher:
Grades:
5 - 12
Section 1: 8:30 – 10:00
Section 2: 10:15 – 11:45
This course will teach students proper athletic movements for speed and
agility in all sports. Class will include speed and agility training, along
with a fun activity to end each day.
Mr. Levezow
Summer School Bus Schedules 2014
Pick-ups and times subject to change due to ridership
BUS: Dinosaur
Swallow Banks & Leonard Point Rd. @ 8:02
Harbor Village @ 8:04
Omro Town Hall @ 8:12
Huckleberry & Currant @ 8:17
Wintergreen & Jaime Dr. @ 8:18
Lincoln & Emerald @ 8:20
High School @ 8:25
Omro Elementary School @ 8:28
BUS: Alligator
Zion Lutheran Church (on Cty. K) at 8:05
Heise Rd. & 9th St. Rd. @ 8:10
Tori St. & Harrison Ave. @ 8:15
H. B. Patch School @ 8:18
Little Hands Daycare @ 8:19
Diane Laabs Daycare @ 8:21
River & Riverview @ 8:26
High School @ 8:27
Omro Elementary School @ 8:30
BUS: Whale
Whispering Way & Fox Way @ 7:35
Oakhill & Broderick - @ 7:45
Oakhill & Starview @ 7:50
Eureka Town Hall @ 8:00
A.M.I.T. @ 8:15
Spruce & Cherry @ 8:20
Kids Connect Daycare @ 8:21
Elm & Birch @ 8:23
Little Ones Daycare @ 8:24
High School @ 8:25
Omro Elementary School @ 8:28
BUS: Horse
Cty. Rd. M & Meadow Ridge @ 7:45
Waukau Church @ 7:50
Eureka Fish & Bait @ 8:00
Kennedy & Michigan @ 8:17
Omro Community Center @ 8:20
High School @ 8:25
Omro Elementary School @ 8:28
BUS: Bear
Kids Zone @ 8:10
McKinley & Scott @ 8:12
McKinley & Huron @ 8:14
Library @ 8:18
High School @ 8:25
Omro Elementary @ 8:28
OMS SUMMER SCHOOL
REGISTRATION FORM
Please enroll my child in: (one or both)
____ 8:30 – 10:00
COURSE TITLE: ______________________________________________
____10:30 – 11:45
COURSE TITLE: _____________________________________________
STUDENT’S NAME: ___________________________
GRADE Next Year:____________
PHONE: ___________________ADDRESS:_________________________________________
Please list how your child will get home from summer school:
____Will be picked up by:________________________________________________________
____Ride bus to bus stop: ________________________________________________________
(Please see attached bus route information and list the name of the bus, and location of the stop that
your child will go to.)
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY FRIDAY, MAY 16th, 2014