LUTHER BURBANK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Newsletter

April 2013

School Play

Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Little Mermaid. The three performances which took place

on March 15th

through March 17th

were absolutely wonderful. The cast, crew, lighting, sound,

costumes, and directing were highly professional. I would like to thank director, Melissa Briner, and the

parents that worked so hard to make the play a huge success. Unfortunately, Melissa has relocated to

Missoula, Montana and therefore has resigned her position as play director. To say that Melissa will be

missed is a monumental understatement!

Spring Sports

Spring is finally here…I hope! Our baseball, softball and track teams have been practicing in earnest

and are preparing for their first competitions of the season. Please refer to our web page or click here:

http://burbank.nrsd.net/index.php?id=37 for more information about our interscholastic athletic

program and game schedules.

MCAS News

The second round of MCAS testing which focuses on mathematics for all students and science and

engineering for grade eight will take place in May. The schedule for these tests is listed below.

Grade 6 - all sessions start at 8:00 AM

May 16th

Math Session 1

May 17th

Math Session 2

Grade 7 - all sessions start at 8:00 AM

May 14th

Math Session 1

May 15th

Math Session 2

Grade 8 - all sessions start at 8:00 AM

May 7th

Math Session 1

May 8th

Math Session 2

May 10th

Sci./Tech./Eng. Session 1

May 13th

Sci./Tech./Eng. Session 2

Last day for MCAS “Make Ups” for all grades is May 21st

These tests are extremely important and teachers have work hard to ensure that their students are well

prepared for these tests. I’m asking all parents to make a special effort to ensure that students are in

attendance on test days and that students arrive to school on time.

Dress Code…It’s School Policy With warm weather fast approaching, it is expected that students will be wearing lighter, more

comfortable clothing. For a variety of reasons it is important that staff reinforce student compliance as

fashion trends often do not align with school dress codes.

It is commonly accepted that student behavior and the school environment are strongly influenced by

the dress and appearance of students. Students should maintain a clean and neat appearance, and their

clothing should be in good taste at all times. Concerns that we generally encounter once the weather

warms arrives include:

Clothing that does not cover, or reveals underwear

Clothes that reveal the midriff or buttock

Underwear worn as outer wear

Tops that are low cut and/or with straps less than 2 inches in width

Shorts and skirts should be no shorter than mid thigh when seated

I request that parents help to reinforce the school policy as outlined in greater detail in the student

handbook. If a student arrives to school in clothing that does not meet the dress code policy, parents

may be called and requested to bring a change of clothes for their child. If necessary, repeated

violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action being taken for those who do not follow the dress

code policy. I appreciate your support and understanding regarding this matter.

Thank you and be safe!

Patrick Perkins

Hints from the Guidance Office

Steps to Better Research

Your child may think that knowing how to do Google searches

makes him a good researcher. But when he works on a report for school,

there’s more involved than simply choosing search terms. Share these

strategies for better research.

Us trustworthy websites Government and school websites are often more reliable

than pages created by private groups or individuals. Your middle

grader can find these sites by typing site:.gov or site:.edu before his

search term. For any site, he should look to see when it was last

updated to make sure the information is current. Also, he could

check out the credentials of site authors by doing an online search

for their names.

Ask a librarian Suggest that your child tell the librarian about this research topic

and ask where he can find the best information. She might

steer him toward a particular section of the library or show him

how to use a special database. For instance, she could

direct him to an electronic index of magazine and

newspaper articles or a collection of images from art

museums.

Fact-check Encourage your tween to find at least three sources to verify

each fact he’s using for his paper. Help him see that a single

sentence may contain several facts to confirm. In the statement

“Most of the United States’ approximately 300 million people have

one of eight common blood types,” among the things he’d need to

double-check are the U.S. population and the number of blood types.

Adapted from “Middle Years.”

For more information, please feel free to contact the guidance office at

978-368-3309. Judy Karlin

Grade 6 Math MCAS is scheduled for Thursday, May 16,

and Friday, May 17. Attendance prior to the MCAS dates is

essential as critical review and practice is underway.

Math Matters

Mrs. Chase, Math Mrs. Brown, Science

Mrs. Slattery, ELA Ms. Perry, Social Studies

NEWS FROM GRADE 6

APRIL, 2013

Science ROCKS! The geologists in training

have begun their classification of rocks. They

are well versed on minerals and now they will

use what they have learned on how the three

types of rocks have formed. LBMS has an

extensive collection of rocks and minerals that

have aided their study, and resident Geologist/

ELL teacher Mrs. Hills has helped in the

identification process. The students have

expressed interest in rock hunting and there is a

wonderful place in New Hampshire called

Ruggles Mine where they could practice their

rock hunting and identification skills. A cool

cave for a warm summer day.

Topics in Social Studies

Sixth Grade Geologists

Events in ELA

Please join us in honoring the ancient Greek culture. In

the upcoming weeks we will be making and displaying

some of the contributions this ancient Greek civilization

has given us. All students will pick from a variety of

important achievements that the Greeks introduced to the

entire known world at the time.

We will be making pottery and drawing some of the

authentic designs discovered by archaeologist or

designing a theatre mask, worn by the actors in ancient

Greek tragedies and comedies. Students may also choose

to create replicas of inventions, such as the catapult.

Others may decide to present a reenactment of one of the

famous Greek wars.

I look forward to seeing all of their creativity in honor of

the ancient Greeks!

Students are devouring their Literature Circle novels and

animated discussion takes place at our Literature Circle

Meetings. Students are also working on a new personal

narrative on Google Docs.

In May, students will begin reading the 6th

grade district

novel, The Giver by Lois Lowry. The novel prompts deep

questions about how we live as a society. The setting is a

“utopian community where there are no choices”, and

“sameness” is a requirement. We look forward to the

discussions this novel invites.

As always, please contact Mrs. Slattery if you have any

questions or concerns about your child’s work.

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Science – Mrs. Sorrows

Spring brings a great opportunity for scientific observation and appreciation of the natural world around us. We will be finishing up our study of invertebrates with a dissection of a squid, a brief overview of the beautiful starfish and sea urchins, and then an examination of the wide variety of arthropods. As creepy crawlies start appearing in the yard and house, perhaps your child will be able to identify what group they belong to! Our dissections teach the students good laboratory safety techniques and teamwork while enabling them to learn directly about body parts, organs and processes in different types of animals. They provide a valuable hands-one learning experience for most students; however alternatives are possible if your child cannot participate in some of the activity. As we move into the final term of their 7th grade year, students are expected to bring more responsibility to their work. I encourage them all to put their best effort into homework, studying and class work, to end the year on a strong note.

Social Studies – Mr. Dillon

While April is a short month in terms of schools days, it is nevertheless shaping up as a particularly busy time in social studies. Our ambitious unit on Africa continues as we have moved from the physical geography of the continent to Africa's fascinating and often troubled history - a history, by the way, that continues to influence the continent today. During the next couple weeks, students will be introduced to the role of Islam in Northern Africa, former African kingdoms and the importance of the salt and gold trade, the role of European colonialism on the continent, and the more recent concerns of independence and governance. The boys and girls will also be introduced to the remarkable life of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Finally, in case you've missed it, take a few moments to investigate our classroom blog, one that concerns current events and is filled with numerous examples of thoughtful student writing. Simply go to: worldnewsinverse.wordpress.com

ELA – Mrs. Goldstein

Grade 7 ELA students are well into the novel, A Taste of Salt by Francis Temple. The novel is an historical fiction set in Port-au-Prince, Haiti during a very politically troubled time. Jean Aristide has just been elected President by the people of Haiti and Baby Doc Duvalier, the former dictator, is trying to oust him from office. During an attack by Duvalier’s soldiers, the protagonist, a young boy name Djo, is badly hurt. Aristide, fearing Djo’s death, has sent a young girl, Jeremie, to the hospital to record Djo’s story. Through this story, the reader learns much about life in Haiti and how very different it is for a child to grow up there than in the United States. I would like to thank all of you for sending your children to school well rested and fed during the ELA MCAS. These 7th graders took the test very seriously and worked hard through the Long Composition and two sessions of Reading Comprehension. I am confident results will reflect their hard work.

Math – Ms. Macharia

The students have just completed learning about percents and its applications to real life. In the next few days after vacation, the students will review and master concepts in geometry and probability. 7th Grade Math MCAS will be held on May 15th and 16th. Please encourage the students to review concepts of topics that were taught earlier in the year. There are many websites that would be helpful for review, including Khan Academy.

Spanish – Mrs. Sullivan

Spanish class has been very busy since our midterm/placement test. Students made a Pixton comic strip online using Expressions with Tener in Spanish. It was nice to see the creative side of many and they seemed to enjoy using the program.

We have been learning stem changing verbs and house vocabulary. Encourage your child to review grammar and vocabulary on a regular basis for our daily vocabulary quizzes and upcoming tests.

'Cinco de Mayo' is quickly approaching. (May 5th) We will be learning about this important Mexican holiday after vacation in preparation for our celebration. We will be preparing some basic Mexican foods like quesadillas, salsa, guacamole and josefinas. Students will need to have a signed permission slip in order to participate in this fun activity. Don't hesitate to call or email with any questions or concerns. I will send the permission slip home with students the week following vacation and will have students volunteer to bring in the necessary ingredients.

Science – Mrs. Courtois

This is going to be one busy month for us! We will be studying Earth AND Space. This will be exciting as it means that we will be taking an educational trip from the center of the Earth to the outer edges of our Solar System! Whew! We should be exhausted by the end of this month…

We’re going to review the positioning of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during our study of eclipses. We’ll also take a look at the moon each night as we study the Phases of the Moon. We will come to realize that it is the moon that determines when the Earth’s low and high tides occur. Wow! We’ll have to remember that the next time we’re at the beach. We’ll do a quick review about gravity and the planets. I wonder how many students realize that it’s gravity that holds each planet in its orbit and that it also determines just how much each of them would weigh if they were to travel from planet to planet.

We will then review the layers of the Earth, looking at what the core of Earth is made of and then study rock formations and how the Earth’s surface can change slowly or quickly.

Who knew that we are actually atop moving “plates” on an Earth that is a spinning planet that also orbits the sun, which has a moon that is orbiting our planet? This is a LOT of information to retain!

I think we can do it! Actually, I know we can…

Math – Mrs. McBrearty

The MCAS are coming, the MCAS are coming! It is that time of year again when we make sure we are as ready as we can be for the MCAS test. Pre-algebra students have been finishing up their look at solving systems by graphing and performing transformations on the coordinate grid. After vacation students will be learning the Pythagorean Theorem and reviewing the volume formulas. Algebra students are finishing looking at the laws of exponents and scientific notation. We will then review the Pythagorean Theorem, volume formulas, and statistics. The Math MCAS will be May 7th and 8th. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a nutritious breakfast in the morning. I appreciate your help and support.

Social Studies – Mr. Grady

Students have finished their study of the Great Depression. They have also worked on a small mini-unit on the impact of radio during the 1930s and 40s. We have now begun our study of World War II. A special assembly called “Justice At War” is part of their study. This re-enactment depicts a Supreme Court case involving Japanese-Americans that were interned in “relocation” camps during WWII.

Students should also have completed all their research for the Pop Culture Exhibition decade project and should begin to prepare for their exhibit work. Decade groups will meet, prior to vacation, to finalize how each student’s work will become part of the final exhibit in June.

Grade 8 News

Students will also be choosing an icon from their decade that they will research. They will “apply” for the position of “Icon of the Decade” at the end of the month. The “interviews” will be held in the auditorium.

Staff and students will vote on the candidates they feel best embody each of the decades of the 20th century. Watch for the results to be posted in May!

WASHINGTON DC NEWS!

Medical permission and health forms are PAST DUE. If you have not done so, please attend to this as soon as

possible. If you misplaced one, they are available online on the school website under DC news. Please remember, the

medical permission form MUST be signed by a physician whether or not your child takes any medications.

Refund checks will be issued in May to all students who have earned money above and beyond the final cost of

the trip.

Reading Resources

by Sherri Chalke

Below is a link to the Washington Post. Author Fred Bowen writes a weekly sports column for kids. Just search his name on the website. It is worth a look. www.washingtonpost.com

Specialists

Tech Ed – Mrs. Sama 6

th graders are finishing up their magazine ads this week as the last part of

the unit on Corporate Structure (Yes. Believe it or not, that is a Tech/Engineering standard). I will give them an open-response question regarding this unit after April week vacation. A notebook check will also be included. Please refer to the LBMS website, under homework for Mrs. Sama, to see the dates. In 7

th grade, we are taking a break from transportation to work on a

problem-solving activity. In teams of 2 or 3, students will make a table to hold text books. Supplies for this endeavor include: eight sheets of newspaper, one roll of masking tape, and a small piece of cardboard. The students are very enthusiastic about this project and that enthusiasm is reflected in some of the solutions to this challenge. Ask your child about it! 8

th graders are studying Communication Technology. We have reviewed the

five parts of all communication systems. In groups of three, they will be “reverse engineering” a cell phone to see how it works. Once the phone is disassembled, students will glue the parts onto a piece of foam board. Students will identify each part and its function within the communication system. I am still accepting old phones as donations.

Music – Mr. Gilbert The first Central District Music Festival rehearsal was earlier this week on April 8

th. Haein Lee and Evan Lee

participated. The next rehearsal will be held on April 24

th, at Milford High

School followed by the concert on April 26

th, at Groton Dunstable Regional

Middle School. The students and the performing groups were amazing. The Luther Burbank Middle School Bands and Chorus will be performing the annual “Spring Concert” on Thursday, April 25

th, at 7:00PM. It will

be held in the Rowlandson Auditorium. Details will be sent home with the students.

Art – Mrs. O’Malley Sixth grade are working on their charcoal assemblage drawings. Seventh grade are cutting out a 3 color registered stencil. Eighth grade have finished their hand built slab clay piece which will be fired. After vacation they will glaze it to be fired again.

Phys Ed – Mr. Gormley Warm weather has finally arrived, the snow has melted and we will be getting outside at last! When we return from vacation break the classes will begin a new unit in Lacrosse. Students learn the basics in throwing and catching using special oversized lacrosse sticks and softer balls. For those with some background and developed skill, regulation sticks and balls are available. While throwing and catching are the primary focus, students will have the opportunity to play 3 on 3 modified games. Any students that wish to bring their own stick may do so and are required to follow bus safety procedures or risk losing the privilege. Other spring time units will include tennis, softball, golf and a variety of “rainy day” games. Helpful Hints: Please have your child dress appropriately for the day when they have gym, it could be a cold morning or a hot afternoon. They are welcome, and encouraged, to bring a water bottle. They should also have applied sun block and they may wear a hat when we are outside.

Health – Mrs. Hutton Sixth grade continues their exploration of nutrition by learning about food-borne illness and ways in which to prevent it. Students discovered there are many things families can do to prevent the food we eat from being contaminated by germs and learned the art of friendly letter writing to inform you. Be on the look-out for a letter from your child informing you of all the things you are doing correctly (and perhaps a few that can be improved upon!) to prevent food born- illness. Seventh graders are learning about hearing and hearing loss. Many cases of noise induced hearing loss amongst adolescents are caused by listening to iPods and MP3 players at loud volumes with ear buds. Students are encouraged to make sure their listening devices have the sound limit feature activated and are encouraged to adopt the 60/60 rule: listen to music at no more than 60% of the maximum volume for no more than 60 minutes! Eighth graders have been learning about body image and eating disorders. We have been discussing valuing people for their personal characteristics not their physical image (ie: what they look like). Students continue to be encouraged to think about the various influences (both positive and negative) that shape our beliefs about what people should look like. The media, families and friends have been identified as some of those influences.

Jr. Life Skills, Grade 6-8 Program Teacher: Mrs. Cheryl Lonardo

Students in the Jr. Life Skills Program have completed the required evidence for their MCAS-Alternate Assessment portfolios. The students in grades 6 and 7 submitted work samples in ELA and Math, while the 8th grade provided evidence of work in ELA, Math and Science and Technology Engineering. We are happy to have a student teacher from Fitchburg State University join us through May 15th. Colleen Leary has already shown that she is going to be a caring and dedicated teacher, with an excellent work ethic. On April 26th, students from Luther Burbank will be participating in the North Central School Day Special Olympics, to be held at Fitchburg State College. Registration is at 8:15, followed by a 9:00 start time. It is the first year we will be having a team participate in the team relay event. If you are available, feel free to come cheer Team Luther Burbank on to victory!

BEST BUDDIES Advisor: Mrs. Lonardo

Our Best Buddies activity for April was held on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 2:15 in Mrs. Lonardo’s classroom. We had a western theme, including bandanas, country music, a horse craft, and played pin the tail on the horse. The students had a great time. In case you are not aware, April is Autism Awareness Month.

The Evaluation Process & Parent ~ Student Basic Rights

Basic Rights: The TEAM Evaluation Process and Related Questions,

presented by Barbara Rich, M.Ed. will be the topic of SPED PAC meeting on

Monday, April 29th at 7:15 pm, at Nashoba Regional High School. See signs

inside building for room location. The evening will include an overview of the

evaluation and TEAM meeting process, eligibility for special education (or a

504 plan), questions and answers, parents rights and responsibilities under

state and federal laws. Come join us for an informational, yet informal evening. Bring your questions! If you

know others whose son/daughter may be having an evaluation for the first time, please tell them about this

meeting. All are welcome. For more information or to be added to the SPED PAC email distribution, please

contact Joan Finger: Joan@ZooterGroupTutoring.com or (978) 337-5132.

A Look in the Library! by Cindy Erle

I was extremely lucky to attend the Massachusetts Reading Association last

week with our Reading Specialist, Sheri Chalke, and the 8th Grade ELA teacher, Mrs. Bakun. There were so many great offerings that we all chose different sessions to see, and we met and talked with many authors and illustrators. We also came back with lots of ideas and things to share with the teachers and students.

The Movie/Book Club’s trip to the movies to see “The Great and

Powerful Oz” was cancelled due to snow…surprise! Most of us have seen it and we have talked about it informally. We just finished reading and watching the classic Peter Pan, and we are currently reading The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen. We meet after school on Fridays, and students can join at any time.

Game Club continues to meet on Mondays, and we often have

to have more than one game going on at a time. The Craft Club, which meets on Wednesdays till 3:05 has been

doing lots with Duct Tape and we will be doing Tie Dye T-Shirts when we get back from vacation!

Now for the classes! Grade 6 Social Studies classes have been in the library working on various research projects. Most recently, we learned about the Olympian Gods and creating Greek God Wanted Posters based on Greek Mythology. The Grade 6 ELA classes came in to hear genre book talks and chose their new Literature Circle books. In Grade 8, the Science classes will be coming to research Earth Science and doing an internet scavenger hunt and project. Next we will do a ‘Moon Dance’ as part of their unit in Space. The 8th Grade ELA classes were introduced to the Russian Revolution and the Rise of Communism as background before reading Animal Farm. They also came into the library to choose Historical Fiction books to read and research the historical events/time period/people, culminating in a class book talk.

KEEP READING!

THAYER FIELD RECREATION CAMPUS working in support of Lancaster Land Trust Town-wide Clean up Weekend

ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN UP April 13 9AM Accepting all donations of time and equipment

Calling all Lancaster Citizens and interested volunteers – come out and help as we clean up our Town of Lancaster and Thayer Field Recreation Campus, located behind the Lancaster Community Center. Please bring your rakes, gloves, loppers and any other tools that will assist is removing the downed dead wood, overgrowth, brush piles and trash on the site. Coordinating efforts with: **Lancaster Land Trust **Lancaster Little League **Lancaster Recreation **Lancaster Co-ed Adult Softball **Lancaster 4H Group Those that wish to donate their Bobcat, tractor, trucks, chippers, etc., to complete this task will be welcome.

Nashoba Regional High School Swim & Dive Team

Swim Stroke Clinic

The swimmers of the Nashoba Regional High School swim team want to share their expertise in

the pool with their community. The clinic is offered to kids with previous swimming experience.

The clinic will focus on stroke technique to teach the kids how to move efficiently in the water

and inspire them to continue swimming. We will spend each day working on a different stroke,

flip turns, and starts.

Due to limited lane space, sign up is limited to 25 swimmers per session. (We are able to rent 3

lanes, which roughly gives us 8 swimmers per lane)

(Sign up deadline is Wednesday, April 24th)

Who: This is for students interested in swimming from the Nashoba Regional School District in

grades 5-8. Child must have some previous experience with swimming. Child must be able to

swim at least 50 yards free style.

When: Tuesdays, 7pm – 8pm,

4-week session: Starting April 30th

and Ending May 21st

**Depending on interest we will look into running another clinic in the fall**

Where: Atkinson Pool, 40 Fairbanks Rd, Sudbury Ma

Price: $55

Proceeds go directly to Nashoba Regional High School Swim Program

Registration for the Clinic:

Please complete the attached form and return it to this address:

Atkinson Pool

ATTN: Carly White

40 Fairbank RD

Sudbury, MA 01776

Payment may be sent with the registration form. Cash or checks will be accepted. Checks

can be made payable to Nashoba Athletics Booster Club. Space is limited and is first come, first

served, so sign up fast before we fill up! If you have questions, contact Carly White at

cwhite@nrsd.net

We can’t wait to see you all at the pool!

Thank you for your support!

The 2013-2014 Nashoba Regional High School Swim Team

Nashoba Regional High School Swim & Dive Team

Swim Stroke Clinic

Nashoba Swim Stroke Clinic Application

Name: ____________________________________________________________

Grade: ______ DOB: ____________________

Address: _______________________________________ City/Town: ____________________

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): ___________________________________________________________

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Phone Number(s): ____________________________________________

Emergency Contact Person: _______________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Person Phone Number: __________________________________________

_____________________________________________ (Name of participant) is physically fit to participate in the

activities of the Nashoba Swim Stroke Clinic. In the event of any medical emergency where representatives of the

clinic are unable to contact a parent or guardian of the above participant, I authorize the clinic personnel to act in my

child’s best interest and render any necessary treatment, including hospitalization if necessary. I understand that the

Nashoba Swim Stroke Clinic does not provide medical insurance for participants. In consideration for the athlete’s

participation in and enjoyment of the Nashoba Swim Stroke Clinic, instruction and facilities, I waive, release and

forever discharge the clinic, its officers, directors, agents, promoters, and employees, Nashoba Regional HS and the

Atkinson Pool, its officers, directors, agents, promoters, and employees from any responsibility from any and all

liability, claim, loss, rights of action, or for accidents and medical or dental expenses present or future, anticipated or

unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of or in incident to participation in this clinic. I waive and release

Nashoba Swim Stroke Clinic, the Atkinson Pool, the town of Sudbury, and Nashoba Regional HS from any

responsibility for possessions lost or damaged by weather, water, fire, theft or personal negligence or any injury or

illness incurred while at the clinic or traveling to and from any clinic activity.

Insurance Provider: ___________________________________________

Policy #:______________________________

_______________________________________ ___________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian Print Name Parent/Guardian

Nashoba Baseball

11th Annual

Summer Baseball Camp

Two Sessions Available July 8-11, 2010 • July 15-18, 2013

Nashoba Regional High School • Rt. 117, Bolton, MA

Camp Hours are 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Camp for Boys & Girls 6-14 (Age 13-14 kids will be coached by

Chuck Schoolcraft)

Visit camp website for registration form www.NashobaBaseballCamp.com

Schedule will cover position instruction/drills, batting instruction/drills. Our goal is to help in the development of young players, increasing their overall knowledge and skills

in the game of baseball. Quality instruction will be given on all aspects of the game and

emphasis will be on fundamentals and team play. Includes T-shirt!

Players of every ability level are welcome!

STAFF

Chuck Schoolcraft, Camp Director: NRHS Varsity Baseball

Coach, AAU Coach/Co-Owner CBS Baseball Cages

Don Martin, Nashoba Regional HS JV Baseball Coach

Fred McDonald, AAU Baseball Coach/CBS Baseball Cages Hitting Instructor

COST: $209 one session or $378 for both (Save $40)

Checks made payable to Nashoba Baseball Camp

MAIL REGISTRATION BY 7/5/2013 to: Nashoba Baseball, 56 Malburn St, Leominster, MA 01453

Questions call: Coach Schoolcraft at 508-561-4268

For more information visit: www.NashobaBaseballCamp.com

(This Camp is not affiliated with the Nashoba Regional School District)

CHIEFTAIN BASKETBALL CAMP Monday, July 22nd – Thursday, July 25th

Girls and Boys Grades 4-8

at Nashoba Regional HS - 9am-Noon

Cost: Pre-registration: $75 (mailed by July 18th).

First Day of Camp: $80

Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Access additional Forms at http://nrhs.nrsd.net

Check payable to Nashoba Athletic Booster Club. Send check and completed form to Beth

McNamara, Nashoba Regional High School, 12 Green Rd., Bolton, MA 01740

Camp Staff:

Beth McNamara, NRHS Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach

Danny Ortiz, NRHS Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach

Adam Jakola, NRHS Boys’ Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach

Barry Call, NRHS Girls’ Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach

NRHS Varsity Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Players

*Players may arrive and shoot around at 8:30am each day. Clinic starts at 9am and ends at noon*

Name:__________________________________________________ Age:________

Address:______________________________________ Phone:_______________________

City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________________

T-shirt size: Adult sizes only S M L XL (If not pre-registered cannot guarantee correct size t-shirt)

In case of emergency, notify (name/#): ___________________________________________________

_____________________________________________ (Name of participant) is physically fit to participate in the activities of

the Chieftain Basketball Camp. In the event of any medical emergency where representatives of the camp are unable to contact a

parent or guardian of the above participant, I authorize the camp personnel to act in my child’s best interest and render any necessary

treatment, including hospitalization if necessary. I understand that the Chieftain Basketball Camp does not provide medical insurance

for participants. In consideration for the athlete’s participation in and enjoyment of the Chieftain Basketball Camp, instruction and

facilities, I waive, release and forever discharge the camp, its coaches, directors, agents, promoters, and employees, Nashoba Regional

HS and the town of Bolton, its officers, directors, agents, promoters, and employees from any responsibility from any and all liability,

claim, loss, rights of action, or for accidents and medical or dental expenses present or future, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting

from or arising out of or in incident to participation in this clinic. I waive and release Chieftain Basketball Camp and the town of Bolton

and Nashoba Regional HS from any responsibility for possessions lost or damaged by weather, water, fire, theft or personal negligence

or any injury or illness incurred while at the clinic or traveling to and from any clinic activity.

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Insurance Company: ______________________________Policy #:___________________________

Tom Denney Nature Camp

KINDERGARTENERS We want you!

New!!! KINDERGARTENERS are now welcome

to come and have fun at TDNC!

The Bolton Conservation Trust’s summer day camp is a unique camp experience that offers five

weekly sessions of fun and learning in the beautiful natural setting of Bolton's Bower Springs

conservation area. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff supports the Trust’s commitment to

environmental education and to kids. The goal of our camp is to create a safe, enjoyable outdoor

learning experience that provides opportunities for children to learn about themselves and develop

understanding, respect and responsibility for the environment in which they live while making new

friends, taking on new challenges and most of all having fun!

TDNC Program: Campers must be entering the 1st through 8th grades for the 2013/2014 school year. The cost per

session is $250. Activities include swimming, group games in the field and woods, Mystery Animal,

Predator and Prey, The Amazing Race, arts & crafts, songs, stories, tracking, scavenger hunt, hiking,

exploring, campfires, building a shelter & more.

TDNC ECO ADVENTURES Older Campers Program: This program is for campers who are entering middle school (grades 6-8). Campers this age may choose

this program or the original TDNC program. Activities include kayaking with Still River Outfitters, rock

climbing at Central Rock Climbing Gym with harnesses & ropes, an overnight with campfire dinner, sunset

swim & sleeping in the big tent, team building activities, obstacle courses, a conservation project & more.

The cost per session is $370.

TDNC Counselor in Training Program: Applicants for Counselor in Training must be entering 9th grade or above for the 2013/2014 school year.

CITs must attend a mandatory Orientation July 1-3 from 9am-3pm and then work a minimum of 2 weeks.

CITs gain valuable work experience and have fun. Do it with your friends – you’ll have a blast!

2013 Schedule (camp runs from 9am to 3pm):

Session 1: July 8-12 Session 2: July 15-19 Session 3: July 22-26

Session 4: July 29-Aug 2 Session 5: August 5-9

Scholarships are available for any camper in need and no camper will be turned away for financial reasons. Activities vary

between sessions however more than two sessions may be repetitive. Camp fills up fast, so register early. See the website

to register/more details: tdnc.boltonconservationtrust.org. Questions: bcttdnc@gmail.com (best way) or 978-429-3004.