Tennis Sorry, tennis is full (5/29)
Tennis players scored higher in vigor, optimism and self-esteem while scoring lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and non-athletes according to Dr. Joan Finn and colleagues at Southern Connecticut State University. Since tennis requires alertness and tactical thinking, it may generate new connections between nerves in the brain and thus promote a lifetime of continuing development of the brain, reported scientists at the University of Illinois. Tennis outperforms golf, inline skating and most other sports in developing positive personality characteristics according to Dr. Jim Gavin, author of The Exercise Habit.
June 29-July 2 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructors:
Ms. Karen Matlaga, USTA League Player
Mr. Erik Behrens, Worked the US Open
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Leadership Institute/Global Marketplace
In the Leadership Institute students will learn specific knowledge and skills related to leadership. We will enable our youth to understand the history, and values of their society. They will have the opportunity to develop individual strengths and leadership styles, as well as the development of ethics and ethical reasoning. In the exercises they will expand their awareness, understanding, and tolerance of other people, cultures and societies. They are provided opportunities for leadership as well as, occasions for self-reflection and processing of learning both individually and cooperatively.
August 17-21 1-4 p.m.
Instructors:
Ms. JessicaFuller, an FCPS teacher
Ms. Christine Lyons, Director of the Summer Institutes
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SOAR Sorry, SOAR is closed (6/17)
SOAR offer realistic mock-ups of Mission Control and an orbiting space station at the Challenger Learning Center in Alexandria . Students join teams at computer consoles or onboard the orbiting space lab, rev up their imaginations, and work together toward the mission's goal, whether it is the launching of a probe or the interception of a comet.
The visit to the Challenger Learning Center isn't just a field trip-it is a deeply grounded learning experience that engages students, transforming them into scientists, engineers, or researchers, and placing them in a simulated space mission where they solve real-life challenges.
Regardless of a student's cultural background, economic situation, gender, learning style, or academic level, every Challenger Learning Center simulation provides students with an opportunity to succeed. Every mission is successful! Students leave with a renewed spirit of camaraderie and boosted self-esteem.
August 17-21
Instructors:
Mr. Andrew Kobele, an FCPS teacher
Ms. Christine Lyons, Director of the Summer Institutes
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Are you taking Math 7 in the school year 2009-2010? This is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills and receive assistance on those areas that may need a little more attention.
August 3-14 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Instructors:
Ms. Bonnie Huber, an FCPS tutor
Ms. Poonam Nangarlia, an FCPS tutor
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ALGEBRA I (must be enrolled in Algebra I)
Are you taking Algebra in the school year 2009-2010? This is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills and receive assistance on those areas that may need a little more attention. Remember this will be a high school credit . Let's start off right!
August 3-14 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Instructors:
Ms. Catherine Sousa , an FCPS teacher
Ms. Elizabeth Eby, an FCPS teacher
Ms. Colleen Loomis, an FCPS Teacher
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ALGEBRA I Honors (must be enrolled in Algebra I Honors)
Are you taking Algebra in the school year 2009-2010? This is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills and receive assistance on those areas that may need a little more attention. Remember this will be a high school credit . Let's start off right!
August 24-28 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructors:
Ms. Rae Luck, an FCPS teacher
Ms. Andrea Austin, an FCPS teacher
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This is a MUST session for all rising 7 th grade LJMS students. Learn tricks to getting from class to class. Practice on a locker so it comes easy to you. Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones. Understand the new scheduling and how to use a planner.
PARENTS NIGHT August 27 6-9 p.m., LJMS Cafeteria.
August 24-28 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructors:
Ms. Christine Lyons, Director of the Summer Institutes
Ms. Jessica Fuller, an FCPS teacher
Ms. Shannon O'Malley, an FCPS teacher
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For the 10 th year the Kevin Grevey Foundation offers a well rounded basketball/lifeskills institute at Luther Jackson Middle for Fairfax county students age 11-14. In this session you will learn from pro, college and high school coaches. You will play at all skill levels as well as practice and learn game plans to make a you successful basketball player.
August 24-28 9-3
Instructors:
Kevin Grevey Foundation staff
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For Jackson students, this program will be offered at Poe Middle School, 700 Cindy Lane, Annandale. Parents will be responsible for drop off at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Parents may pick up at Poe at 3:00 p.m. or at the James Lee Center at 6:00pm.
June 29-August 6, 2009 8-4
For more information, please view the attached informational flyer.