North Woods International School Archives - School District of La Crosse https://www.lacrosseschools.org/course-location/north-woods/ Dream. Believe. Achieve. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:22:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Games with Friends https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/games-with-friends/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:00:47 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24870 Students will learn strategic and social skills as we play games such as Monopoly Junior, Sequence, and more! Experience a morning of fun with friends and master some games you’ll […]

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]]> Students will learn strategic and social skills as we play games such as Monopoly Junior, Sequence, and more! Experience a morning of fun with friends and master some games you’ll be able to play at home with your family! (for students entering first and second grades). Course will run Monday – Friday. NO Classes will be held on July 4th and 5th.

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]]> COURSE CANCELED – Thoughtful Thinkers – grade KG-2 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/thoughtful-thinkers-grade-kg-2/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:15:35 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24821 Students will explore question & inquiry, ethics, empathy, friendship, observation, and reflection through exciting stories and outdoor explorations. Students curiosity and creativity can be observed at the end of the […]

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]]> Students will explore question & inquiry, ethics, empathy, friendship, observation, and reflection through exciting stories and outdoor explorations. Students curiosity and creativity can be observed at the end of the class with a Philosophy Showcase.

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]]> Storybook STREAM https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/storybook-stream/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:56:35 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24813 There’s nothing better than a good science experiment…except when you add it to your favorite book! We will read about Monarch migration and how to track their migration, we will […]

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]]> There’s nothing better than a good science experiment…except when you add it to your favorite book! We will read about Monarch migration and how to track their migration, we will also raise our own butterfly or monarch and set them free. Boom Chicka Boom, can you build a tree that holds the whole alphabet? Come explore the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) by building and creating straight out of your very favorite picture book! Will the big bad wolf be able to blow your house down? Or will you find the perfect design to hold up to a Magic Treehouse Terrible Twister?! Perhaps recreating Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’s Chess game combining analytical reading while also learning to play the fun game of Chess–then engineer your own chess sets/pieces. Come dive in and fall in love with the world of science as told by your favorite book characters. Course will run Monday – Friday. NO Classes will be held on July 4th and 5th.

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]]> Wonderful World of Hogwarts https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/wonderful-world-of-hogwarts/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:43:53 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24805 Students spend their time creating and compiling the materials necessary to begin their first year at Hogwarts! Items include making wands, spell book, potions, broomsticks, house ties, house scarves, trading […]

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]]> Students spend their time creating and compiling the materials necessary to begin their first year at Hogwarts! Items include making wands, spell book, potions, broomsticks, house ties, house scarves, trading cards, playing trivia, and more. The class incorporates reading excerpts, a day of Quidditch, and concludes with a Hogwarts induction ceremony. Course will run Monday – Friday. NO Classes will be held on July 4th and 5th.

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]]> Legos and Games Galore! https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/legos-and-games-galore/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:33:10 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24803 Learn strategic and social skills as we play games such as Monopoly, Uno, Children’s Apples to Apples, Connect 4, Scrabble, Battleship, and more. There will be additional hands-on activities such […]

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]]> Learn strategic and social skills as we play games such as Monopoly, Uno, Children’s Apples to Apples, Connect 4, Scrabble, Battleship, and more. There will be additional hands-on activities such as Legos. Experience fun with friends and master some games you’ll be able to play at home with your family! This will include Chess as well! Course will run Monday – Friday. NO Classes will be held on July 4th and 5th.

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]]> Harry Potter’s World of Hogwarts https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/harry-potters-world-of-hogwarts/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:56:36 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24799 Close study of varied wands of varied characters, use of how to create student’s personalized wands or replicas. Studying and reading some excerpts while having fun to re-create or innovate. […]

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]]> Close study of varied wands of varied characters, use of how to create student’s personalized wands or replicas. Studying and reading some excerpts while having fun to re-create or innovate. Students spend their time creating and compiling the materials necessary to begin their first year at Hogwarts! Items include making wands, spell book, potions, broomsticks, house ties, house scarves, trading cards, playing trivia, and more. The class incorporates reading excerpts, a day of Quidditch, and concludes with a Hogwarts induction ceremony. Game playing, Lego Building, all included along with wood carving. . . . prototype building and final product building. Course will run Monday – Friday. NO Classes will be held on July 4th and 5th.

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]]> Crafty Crafters https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/crafty-crafters/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:49:20 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24798 Origami Students complete hands-on activities that teach about origami, an Asian paper-folding art form. From frogs to flowers to airplanes, this class will give students an introduction into the art […]

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]]> Origami Students complete hands-on activities that teach about origami, an Asian paper-folding art form. From frogs to flowers to airplanes, this class will give students an introduction into the art of folding paper! Jewelry Design, learning basic jewelry terms and how to design basic jewelry. ‘Shrinky Dink’ designs to incorporate into window hangings, garland and additions to their jewelry—learning how to easily apply these techniques to consumable fast food left over items that can be recycled instead of thrown. Look closely at science of why things reduce down percentages by heating up, reading about paper cranes, etc. Course will run Monday – Friday. NO Classes will be held on July 4th and 5th.

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]]> COURSE CANCELED – Creative Wellness https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/creative-wellness/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:42:53 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24796 Art, Yoga, and Mindfulness: Students KG-5 will learn the connection between art, physical movement, and mental well-being through an hour-long summer class Monday through Thursday. Students will understand balance between […]

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]]> Art, Yoga, and Mindfulness: Students KG-5 will learn the connection between art, physical movement, and mental well-being through an hour-long summer class Monday through Thursday. Students will understand balance between mind, body, and spirit by participating in an overview of mindfulness, yoga, and guided art creations. The class will conclude with mini outdoor art show (weather permitting) and goal-setting for continued integration of these lessons.

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]]> COURSE CANCELED – Thoughtful Thinkers – grade 3-5 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/thoughtful-thinkers/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:06:34 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24785 Students will explore question & inquiry, ethics, empathy, friendship, observation, and reflection through exciting stories and outdoor explorations. Students’ curiosity and creativity can be observed at the end of the […]

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]]> Students will explore question & inquiry, ethics, empathy, friendship, observation, and reflection through exciting stories and outdoor explorations. Students’ curiosity and creativity can be observed at the end of the class with a Philosophy Showcase.

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]]> COURSE CANCELED – Sprouts & Science: An Adventure in Gardening and Plant Science https://www.lacrosseschools.org/summer-school-course/sprouts-science-an-adventure-in-gardening-and-plant-science-2/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:11:37 +0000 https://www.lacrosseschools.org/?post_type=summer_school_course&p=24772 Students will embark on a summer learning journey through gardening and plant life cycles. This hands-on class offers a dynamic exploration of the interconnected web of life within ecosystems. Students […]

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]]> Students will embark on a summer learning journey through gardening and plant life cycles. This hands-on class offers a dynamic exploration of the interconnected web of life within ecosystems. Students will form a deeper understanding and appreciation for the complexity of nature. Topics addressed are botanical exploration, soil science, pollination, and plant cultivation. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and become a budding gardener!

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