El Semanal - Hoboken Dual Language Charter School

El Semanal
31 de enero 2014
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Noticias de la semana:
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Thanks Lynn Danzker, 3 grade parent, for hosting a pizza party for the 3 graders who collected
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the most coats (48 - wow!) during HoLa’s 3 annual coat drive.
Sibling Acceptance Letters: All sibling acceptance letters will be sent home by Monday in older siblings'
backpacks. Please let Jen Sargent know if you do not receive the letter: jsargent@holahoboken.org.
Support HoLa’s Expansion: Only a few weeks are left before the NJ Dept. of Education decides on
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HoLa's expansion to 8 grade. If you know a business owner in town who you think might be willing to sign
their name to a supportive letter, please let David Celiberti know at dacnys@aol.com. The more support we
get, the stronger our case in Trenton!
• Sabor Parent Letter & Auction
Forms
• NJIT STEM Summer Program
Application
Clear the Gym by 3:00pm: Please leave the gym promptly after pick-up. HoLa must be out of the gym by
3:00pm to accommodate the Boys & Girls Club staff and students so they can start their program.
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PTO Meeting: Join the PTO Board on Weds., Feb. 5 , 7pm, (location TBD). As we celebrate the midyear
mark and look forward to a busy winter/spring, we want to say “thank you” to our parents and host a social
meeting. We will share updates on fundraising, upcoming events, and more… Refreshments will be served.
HoLa Space & Science Vacation Camp: We are pleased to offer a fun-filled, educational Space &
Science Camp during winter break (Feb. 17-21). The schedule is packed with field trips and hands-on
science experiments, including NY Hall of Science, Mad Science at HoLa (astronomy and technology),
Liberty Science Center, and Newark Museum Planetarium. For information and registration go to:
http://holahoboken.org/programs/vacationcare or https://campscui.active.com/orgs/HoLaPrograms.
Contact Margarita Garcia at mgarcia@holahoboken.org with questions.
Special Friends Day: Students can invite a special friend (no more than 2) to join them at school on Fri.,
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Feb. 14 , 8-10am. Register online at http://holahoboken.org/parents/specialfriends. We need a few parents
to help with registration, host/guide, Sabor ticket sales, and photography. Email pto@holahoboken.org if
you are available to help during the event.
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HoLa’s Got Talent: The talent show will be held on Fri., Mar. 7 in the Rue gymnasium (301 Garden St.).
Contact the committee with questions talentshow@holahoboken.org.
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• Registration: Register online at http://holahoboken.org/parents/talent - no later than Sat., Feb. 15 .
All students are welcome to perform individually, as a group, or with their Enrichment program.
Individuals are limited to 2 minutes and groups to 3 minutes (shorter performances are welcome).
Additional information will be shared with Enrichment groups shortly.
• DVDs & Flowers: Purchase a professional DVD of the show and flowers for your favorite star(s)
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online. Order by Weds., Mar. 5 for the $10 rate. http://holahoboken.org/?page_id=5381
WANTED! Photos: The yearbook committee is laying out the yearbook and need more photos. Send
pictures from events, field trips, and classrooms to photos@holahoboken.org.
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Sabor de HoLa: Save the date – Weds., Mar., 26 at Boa (92 River St.) http://boaaahhoboken.com.
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• Food & Sponsors: All food/beverage donations and sponsorships are due by Fri., Feb. 7 . Contact
Lexicoen@yahoo.com about food/beverage donations and lori@heidenry.com about sponsorships.
• Raffle Tickets: A booklet of “Loco 50 Cincuenta” raffle tickets will be sent home in your child’s
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backpack on Fri., Feb. 7 . We are asking all families to sell a minimum of 10 tickets.
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• RAFFLE RALLY: To kick-off raffle sales, on Sat., Feb., 8 , HoLa students can work together to sell
tickets – buddy up, have fun, and sell, sell, sell! Contact Lori Heidenry lori@heidenry.com if you
would like to participate.
• Ticket Sales: Invite friends, family and colleagues to attend. Join the event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/HoLaHoboken.org?ref=hl#!/events/573881389371219/. The link to
purchase tickets is coming soon!
• Auction: Consider relationships you have, as well as where you eat, shop, work, exercise, and play
and consider asking for a donation http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45A5A628A57-auction.
Contact Suzanne Heyman with auction questions slheyman@gmail.com.
• Committee Meetings: Join the committee on Tuesdays, 7pm at 130 Park Ave., #2B. Mark your
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calendars: Feb. 4 , Feb 11 , Feb 25 , Mar 4 , Mar. 11 , and Mar. 18 . Bring a friend!
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HoLa Basketball Games: Cheer on HoLa’s basketball teams (5 League Team and HoLa Teal) as they
play other Hoboken schools. All games are played at Wallace School (1100 Willow Ave.); the schedule is
available online http://holahoboken.org/?p=5304.
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4 & 5 Graders! NJIT Academic STEM Summer Program Now Accepting Applications: The New
Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is now accepting applications for its Early College Preparatory
Summer Programs. The application deadline is Mon., Mar. 24th. For more info, contact the Center for PreCollege Programs at NJIT at (973) 596-3550 or www.njit.edu/precollege.edu. Application attached.
Shout Out to Sabor Sponsors & Donors: While you’re out shopping, eating, or walking around town,
please thank and support our generous Sabor sponsors an donor. *New this week* SPONSORS: Jill Biggs
Group and Tom Chartier. FOOD & BEVERAGE: 10th and Willow www.10thandwillow.com, A&P
http://apsupermarket.com, Carmelita's Flan, Clovis Point Vineyard www.clovispointwines.com, The Cuban
thecubannj.com, Delite Market (420 Washington St.), Havana Café & Lounge (32 Newark St.), Luca Brasi's
www.lucabrasisdeli.com, Little Grocery www.littlegrocery.com, Little Town hoboken.littletown.com,
Starbucks www.starbucks.com, Taco Truck www.thetacotruck.com, and Teak www.teakonthehudson.com.
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• Wed, Feb 5 – PTO Meeting
• Wed, Feb 12 – February
Birthday Celebrations
• Fri, Feb 14 – Special Friends
Day (8:00-10:00am)
• Mon, Feb 17 through Fri, Feb
21 – NO SCHOOL/WINTER
BREAK
• Thurs, Feb 27 – Board of
Directors Meeting
• Fri, Feb 28 – Progress Reports
• Tues, Mar 3 – Hola’s Got
Talent REHEARSAL
• Thurs, Mar 6 – Parent/Teacher
Conferences
• Fri, Mar 7 – HoLa’s Got Talent
• Wed, Mar 19 – March Birthday
Celebrations
• Wed, Mar 26 – Sabor de HoLa
• Thurs, Mar 27 – Board of
Directors Meeting
• Fri, Mar 28 – Enrichment II
Ends
• Wed, Apr 2 – PTO Meeting
• Mon, Apr 7 – Enrichment III
Begins
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presents Sabor de HoLa!
The Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa) opened its doors in
September of 2010, and is home to 220 students in grades Kindergarten through
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5 grade. We are excited to announce our fourth annual flagship fundraiser,
Sabor de HoLa, and would like to ask you for your support and partnership with
us in this endeavor.
The Sabor de HoLa will bring both HoLa families and the extended local
community together to enjoy the area’s finest Spanish and Latin American
flavors. The evening will consist of restaurants showcasing sample portions of
their famous dishes and desserts, wine tastings, a silent auction, and live music.
Proceeds raised through Sabor de HoLa will support HoLa's Annual Gift Appeal
which will furnish and equip our classrooms, further develop classroom technology, enhance our art and music
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program, provide professional development for our teachers and curriculum development for the 6 – 8 grade.
Our goal for this year is to raise $150,000! It is sure to be an evening to remember and an excellent opportunity
for individuals and businesses to help the newest of Hoboken’s charter schools.
What you can do to help:
We would graciously accept any gift certificates, products, or services for our silent auction that would appeal to
either adults and/or children.
When: March 26, 2014
Where: Boa Hoboken, 92 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Attendees: Approximately 500 attendees consisting of families of HoLa and community
supporters
We truly appreciate your support ¡Gracias!
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Please mail any donation by February 26 to:
HOLA PTO
Attn: Suzanne Heyman
123 Jefferson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Questions? Please contact Suzanne (201) 232-2216 or slheyman@gmail.com
Tax deduction: HoLa PTO is a non-profit, IRS 501c3 organization. Donations made after our filing date
(September 1, 2010) are retroactively tax deductible. Donations will be acknowledged according to IRS
requirements.
About Us: The Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa) is an exciting new dual language charter school that opened its doors to students
in grades K-2 in September 2010 (a grade will be added each year until the school reaches K-5). HoLa offers a traditional core curriculum through
instruction in both Spanish and English to children of all language backgrounds. The program utilizes the well-established Two-Way Immersion
approach to dual language education with a range of opportunities for creative expression and experiential learning. Students become bilingual
and biliterate in a culturally diverse and nurturing environment.
Sabor de HoLa Auction
123 Jefferson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
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Auction Donation Form
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Detailed Description of Item: (attach an additional sheet if necessary) ________________________________
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Value: $______________________
Reserve (minimum sale price, if applicable): $_____________________
Expiration date of your item (if applicable) ___________________
Size of item (please circle one): Fits in an envelope / Fits in a shoebox / Fits in carry-on suitcase / Oversized
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(please contact Suzanne Heyman at slheyman@gmail.com to arrange a drop off appointment).
DONOR I NFORMATI ON: (The donor is the person/organization who should receive the thank you receipt in
order to claim the charitable contribution deduction on their income tax return.)
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATI ON!
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STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
NJIT AND THE CENTER FOR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Please check the program(s) you are applying to:
One of the nation’s foremost public research technological universities,
WOMEN IN ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES:
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) prepares students to be leaders in the technology
dependent economy of the 21st century.
❏ Environmental Engineering FEMME4 (4th Grade / Female)
Founded in 1881, NJIT has a student enrollment of more than 10,000 on its 45-acre campus
in the University Heights section of Newark, NJ.
❏ Aeronautical Engineering FEMME5 (5th Grade / Female)
❏ Mechanical Engineering FEMME6 (6th Grade / Female)
❏ Chemical Engineering FEMME7 (7th Grade / Female)
❏ Biomedical Engineering FEMME8 (8th Grade / Female)
❏ ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAM ESEP (4th Grade)
❏ AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM AEP (5th Grade)
❏ PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAM PrEP (6th Grade)
❏ EXPLORE CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ExCITE (7th Grade)
❏ CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM CHEM-ENG (7th Grade)
❏ INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY PROGRAM IChIME (7th & 8th Grade)
❏ MEDICAL ROBOTICS MEDIBOTICS (8th Grade)
❏ BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM BIO-MED (8th Grade)
❏ FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE (9th, 10th & 11th Grades)
❏ CHEMISTRY FPS-C
Today, NJIT looks proudly upon its efforts to minimize the United States’ critical shortage
of engineers and scientists by reaching out to qualified young people, especially those
traditionally underrepresented in the technological fields. Achievement is reflected in the
accomplishments of its many pre-college alumni who become teachers showing the way
to youngsters; engineers who create technology that allows astronauts to rendezvous in
space; scientists researching new avenues to control and cure diseases; and financiers
who strive to keep our economy flourishing.
The Center for Pre-College Programs was established in 1978 to increase access to scientific
and technological fields among traditionally underrepresented populations and to
improve the teaching of science and mathematics in elementary and secondary schools.
The Center for Pre-College Programs annually serves more than 3,000 elementary and
secondary students, their teachers, and parents in a variety of programs. NJIT has great
expectations for this century and we have established clearly defined programs to meet
the challenges that lie ahead.
To be considered for admission students must:
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
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Maintain a B or better grade average
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Complete the attached application and
recommendation forms
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Submit a copy of your most recent standardized test
scores, achievement scores, PSAT and/or SAT scores
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Send a $60.00 non-refundable application fee
payable to NJIT
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No. & Street
Apt. or P.O. Box #
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City
State
County
Zip Code
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Home Phone: ( ____ ) — ________ — ___________ Cell: ( ____ ) — ________ — ___________
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Work Phone: ( ____ ) — ________ — ___________
How did you hear about our programs?
❏ School
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CENTER FOR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
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❏ Other:___________________________
Applications should be in our office no later than
Monday, March 24, 2014, to guarantee consideration.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Early College
Preparatory Programs
SUMMER 2014
July 7 - August 7, 2014
The Center for Pre-College Programs offers a series of summer
programs for high achieving students from post-fourth to posteleventh grades. These programs are designed to encourage
and prepare students to succeed in the fields of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics.
• Women in Engineering & Technology (FEMME Programs)
• Environmental Science and Engineering Program (ESEP)
Send all application materials including application fee to:
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CENTER FOR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Central Avenue Building, 2nd Floor
University Heights
Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982
For more information please
Call (973) 596-3550, Email cpcp@njit.edu
or visit our website at www.njit.edu/precollege
The Center for Pre-College Programs at NJIT does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
sexual orientation, race, color, disability, veteran’s status, national or ethnic origin, or age in
the administration of student programs. Campus facilities are accessible to the disabled.
• Aeronautical Engineering Program (AEP)
• Pre-Engineering Program (PrEP)
• Explore Careers In Technology & Engineering Program (ExCITE)
• Chemical Engineering Program (CHEM-ENG)
• Introduction to Chemical Industry in Engineering Program (IChIME)
• Medical Robotics (MEDIBOTICS)
• Biomedical Engineering Program (BIO-MED)
• Fundamentals of Physical Sciences (FPS)
www.njit.edu/precollege
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CENTER FOR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
CENTRAL AVENUE BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, NEWARK, NJ 07102-1982
THE EDGE IN KNOWLEDGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMER 2014 PROGRAMS
Women in Engineering & Technology Initiative (FEMME)
ELIGIBILITY: Female students completing 4th through 8th grade
The Women in Engineering and Technology Initiative – FEMME Program is a five-week program
designed to provide post-4th through post-8th grade girls with opportunities to enhance their
mathematics, science and technological academic achievement, develop problem-solving and
critical thinking skills and promote self-esteem and self-confidence. The program’s goal is to encourage girls to choose careers in scientific and technological fields in which women are traditionally
underrepresented. FEMME provides an intensive five-week summer component for five groups of
female students and includes classroom discussions, laboratory experiments, projects, and field
trips. Engineering themes include:
Environmental – 4th grade
Aeronautical – 5th grade
Chemical
Biomedical
– 7th grade
Mechanical – 6th grade
– 8th grade
Introduction to Chemical Industry
in Engineering Program (IChIME)
ELIGIBILITY: Students completing 7th and 8th grades
The Introduction to Chemical Industry in Engineering (IChIME) program is a five-week program
designed to give post-7th and post-8th grade students an opportunity to increase their understanding,
awareness, and participation in the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering. The program
includes formal classroom work, laboratory activities, projects, and seminar sessions. Participants
learn about chemistry and chemical engineering, environmental science, computer programming,
and applications.
Medical Robotics (Medibotics)
ELIGIBILITY: Students completing 8th grade
Environmental Science And Engineering Program (ESEP)
ELIGIBILITY: Students completing 4th grade
The Environmental Science and Engineering Program (ESEP) is a five-week program designed to
provide post-4th grade students with an introduction to Environmental Science and Engineering. ESEP
will give the students an opportunity to learn the importance of environmental concerns and the
responsibility we all have to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations.
The Medibotics program is a five-week program designed to provide post-8th grade students with
an introduction to real-world Biomedical Engineering problems. Students will learn, use, and apply
robotics, and Information Technology concepts to medical problems through the programming and
design of robots using LEGO® Mindstorms NXT.
Biomedical Engineering Program (BIO-MED)
ELIGIBILITY: Students completing 8th grade
Aeronautical Engineering Program (AEP)
ELIGIBILITY: Students completing 5th grade
The Aeronautical Engineering Program (AEP) is a five-week program designed to provide
post-5th grade students with an introduction to Aeronautical Engineering. Students learn
how aviation improves lives economically, technologically and socially. Through classroom
discussions, hands-on laboratory experimentation, computer activities and field trips participants
are introduced to Aeronautical Engineering concepts and applications to everyday life.
Pre-Engineering Program (PrEP)
ELIGIBILITY: Students completing 6th grade
The Pre-Engineering Program (PrEP) is a five-week program designed to provide post-6th grade
students with an introduction to Mechanical Engineering. Students will learn what engineers do and
what it takes to become a practicing engineer. Through classroom discussions, hands-on laboratory
experimentation, computer activities, and field trips, participants are introduced to Mechanical
Engineering concepts and applications to everyday life.
Explore Careers In Technology & Engineering (ExCITE)
ELIGIBILITY: Students completing 7th grade
Explore Careers in Technology and Engineering (ExCITE) is a five-week program designed to
introduce post-7th grade students to Civil and Industrial Engineering and the Energy Fields.
Students will learn that aspects of everyday life such as power stations that provide electricity, plants
that purify drinking water, the roads we drive along and the airports from which we travel abroad
are Civil and Industrial Engineering projects.
Chemical Engineering Program (CHEM-ENG)
ELIGIBILITY: Students completing 7th grade
The Chemical Engineering Program (CHEM-ENG) is a five-week program designed to introduce post-7th
grade students to the field of Chemical Engineering. This thematic focus allows students to view the world
through the lens of a chemical engineer. Chemical engineers draw upon the vast and powerful science of
chemistry to solve a wide range of problems, and find the best possible way to manufacture products.
The Biomedical Engineering Program (BIO-MED) is a five-week program designed to introduce post-8th
grade students to the field of Biomedical Engineering. This thematic focus complements students’ natural
interest in the fields of health and medicine. Biomedical engineering is a discipline that advances knowledge
in engineering, biology, and medicine and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that
integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical science and clinical practices.
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Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
The Center for Pre-College Programs at NJIT finds recommendations to be a valuable
tool in the final evaluation of an applicant. We appreciate any comments that you can provide
regarding the applicant’s academic ability, attention and interest in classes, general behavior and
interpersonal skills. Any additional comments are welcome.
Mathematics Teacher Recommendation
(Please answer all questions)
1. How long have you taught the applicant?_________________________________
2. Subject(s) _______________________________________________________________________
3. How would you evaluate the applicant in relation to others in class in the following areas
on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest?
A. Problem-solving ability _________
C. Grasp of new concepts _________
B. Attention and interest _________
D. Attention to detail _________
4. Briefly describe the applicant’s behavior in class. _____________________________________
5. Describe the applicant’s interpersonal skills (e.g., does he/she prefer to work alone or with
others, outgoing, shy, etc.). _______________________________________________________
Fundamentals of Physical Sciences (FPS)
ELIGIBILITY: Students completing 9th, 10th and 11th grades
Fundamentals of Physical Sciences (FPS) is a five-week program designed to prepare post-9th,
post-10th, and post-11th grade students for college-level work while they are still in high school.
A terrific start for students preparing for college! Academic themes will include:
FPS in Chemistry — Students ready to enroll in Chemistry in Fall 2014
FPS in Physics — Students ready to enroll in Physics in Fall 2014
Teacher’s Name __________________________ Signature ________________________________
Science Teacher Recommendation
(Please answer all questions)
1. How long have you taught the applicant?_________________________________
2. Subject(s) _______________________________________________________________________
In addition, all students will receive instruction in advanced mathematics,
computer applications, language arts and communications, and develop
problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Academic courses will incorporate modules in standardized test preparation
to prepare participants for the New Jersey State Assessments.
3. How would you evaluate the applicant in relation to others in class in the following areas
on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest?
A. Problem-solving ability _________
C. Grasp of new concepts _________
B. Attention and interest __________
D. Attention to detail _________
4. Briefly describe the applicant’s behavior in class. _____________________________________
PROGRAM DATES & COSTS
ALL PROGRAM DATES:
July 7 - August 7, 2014 – 9:00AM to 3:30PM (Monday-Thursday)
PROGRAM COST:
$60 Non-Refundable Application Fee
$1200 Tuition – Includes Academic Materials
5. Describe the applicant’s interpersonal skills (e.g., does he/she prefer to work alone or
with others, outgoing, shy, etc.).____________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name __________________________ Signature ________________________________