Port Orchard Practicum 2016
Annual Classical Conversations Parent Equipping Event
Thank you for registering for the Port Orchard practicum!
Welcome!
Below you will find all the details for our quickly approaching practicum. Schedules, checklists, reminders... We hope it will help your preparation for practicum go more smoothly. PLEASE read the WHOLE thing so you have all the information you need.
We would greatly appreciate your prayers as many people work to get the final details ironed out.
If you have questions - please contact the practicum coordinator, Alissa Wells at alissawells@gmail.com.
Registration
Wednesday 8:30 AM
- Follow the signs to the registration area. Find the correct table.
- Turn in the Risk Release Waiver if you are bringing children
- Receive name tags & paperwork (lanyards will be returned on Friday)
- There will be adults and teens to help you find your way to the correct camp locations.
Thursday and Friday 8:30 AM
- Check your children directly into their camps when you arrive - go enjoy the morning!
Daily Schedule
8:30 a.m. Registration begins/Bookstore open/Kids camps open for drop off
9:00 a.m. General training session begins/Student camps begin
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch hour/Bookstore open at 12:15
- (**Parents are responsible for their children during this hour**)
1:00-4:00 p.m. Parent training/Tutor training/Student camps
4:00-4:45 p.m. Bookstore open
We will be taking an offering to show our appreciation for the use of the church facilities.
What to Bring Checklist
__ Risk-Release Waiver - print, fill out, and bring with you
__ Lunch
__ Blanket to sit outside
PARENT SESSIONS
__ Clipboard, folder or binder
__ Writing paper & pen for taking notes
__ A snack & drink
__ Donation for the church if you desire
__ Academic Orientation materials (if a tutor/director)
NURSERY
__ Any baby items needed in a marked bag
__ A bottle/cup with name clearly marked
PLAY CAMP
__ A snack for morning and for afternoon
__ A water bottle with name clearly marked
GEO DRAW CAMP
__ 2 pencils
__ 2 good erasers
__ A ruler or straight edge
__ A snack & drink for morning and afternoon
HISTORY CAMP
__ Students will need "PRESCRIPTS® CURSIVE SENTENCES AND ART LESSONS: MEDIEVAL TO MODERN WORLD HISTORY" book. It will be available to purchase on the first day of Practicum from the bookstore. *
__ Pen/Pencil
__ Lined Paper
__ A snack & drink for morning and afternoon
* You can purchase the book outright on Monday morning. You can also pay by check or cash, and the Bookstore Representative will hold your payment, and allow you to pay for the book with the rest of your order later in the week (allowing you to take advantage of bulk purchase discounts.)
Pack a picnic lunch!
There is grassy space for you to eat with your children.
** Pick up your children from camp immediately when the AM session is over.
** Parents are responsible to supervise their children during lunch.
** Please pick up all trash to leave the facility as nice as we found it.
Practicum Set Up
Are you contracted to attend a Program Academic Orientation?
In order to attend training, you must:
1. Have signed a contract and turned it into your director.
2. Print and sign this document and BRING IT WITH YOU to training. The trainers will collect it from you when you arrive.
You will receive a confirmation email and attached materials from your trainer by Monday, July 25th. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Tara Balcom tarabalcom@yahoo.com for Foundations and Kari Wojszczyk kari_woj@yahoo.com for Essentials.