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Welcome to the Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP)!

Spring EXPO Schedules

Evanston            Naperville            Gurnee

 

Important Dates

Spring 2008 Registration begins
Friday, February 8
Spring 2008 Late Registration begins
March 30
Spring 2008 Session begins
April 12
Spring 2008 Session ends
May 17
   

 

Evanston EXPO Schedule

May 17, 2008

 
Course
Room
Teacher
Time
Description
Morning Classes

 Oceans

Ann. G30
L. Maldonado
10:45pm
Jr. Oceanographers in Action

Oceans

Ann. G31
L. Rice
11:00am
One Big Ocean

Fun with literature in Spanish & English

Ann. G01
N. Maldonado
10:30am
Let's Tell a Story

Math Travels

Ann. G28
A. Rubenstein
11:00am
Math Games Around the World

Amazing Animals

Ann. G32
J. Pokres
11:00am
Discussing Animals

Global Adventures III

Ann. G27
D. Mytko
11:00am
Student sharing

Mathematically Ever After

Ann. 101
S. Ruch
10:50am
Read Aloud Plays and Data Sharing

Precious Habitats

Ann. G29
R. Klos
10:45am
Habitat Design

Books That Create

Ann. G08
P. Maldonado
10:45pm
Story Faire

Math Solutions

Tech L158
S. Levine
10:30am
Problem-Solving Jeopardy

Science Seekers III

Tech LG76
J. Hains
11:00am
Pop Quiz

Children Around the World

Tech L160
C. Cheung
10:45am
Songs and Games from Around the World

Chances Are

Tech L150
S. Han-Baral
10:30am
Chances Are Fair

Biome Bonanza

Tech M349
S. Milsk
11:00am
Biome Bonanza

Kings & Queens of the Ancient World

Tech LG62
L. Harris
10:30am
The Great Debate 2008

Ratios and Proportions

Tech L168
D. Waraich
10:45am
Showcase of Ratios and Proportions

Do Genes Fit?

Tech M120
S. Ozawa
10:30am
Mystery Festival-The Case of the Missing Felix

Do Genes Fit?

Tech M128
S. McAdams
11:00am
Felix Mystery

Journey to the Middle Ages

Ann. G02
D. Stone
10:00am
Medieval Faire

Advanced Topics in Math II

Lunt 104
D. Ben Ezra
10:30am
Come see all we've learned!

Wow of Chemistry

Tech LG66
C. Jones
11:00am
Know Your Chemistry Game

Robotics II

Ann. 303
E. Simon
11:00am
Robot Rally

Tech Gaming I

Library B183
B. Myers
11:00am
Game Design Jam

Exploration in Medicine

Tech MG28
L. Westman
11:00am
Grand Rounds

Art History

Ann. 132
C. Kenney-Phillips
11:00am
Student demonstrations

Statistical Research

Tech LG68
E. Wegbreit
10:45am
Statistics Jeopardy!

Persuasion and Debate

Tech L170
J. Miller
9:00am
Final Speeches

Integrated Science Honors: Chemistry

Tech LG52
T. Gatchell
10:45am
Chemical Demonstrations and Poster Session

Creative Writing Honors: Playwriting

Tech M166
K. Greenberger
10:30am
Original play performances

Latin I Honors

Lunt 103
S. Lorenz
11:00am
A Trip Through the Roamn Forum
Afternoon Classes

Oceans

Ann. G31
L. Rice
2:00pm
One Big Ocean

Math Travels

Ann. G28
A. Rubenstein
2:00pm
Math Games from Around the World

Human Body

Ann. G32
K. Cetrone
1:45pm
Health Fair

Precious Habitats

Ann. G29
R. Klos
2:00pm
Habitat Design

Books That Create

Ann. G08
P. Maldonado
1:45pm
Book Faire

Math Solutions

Ann. G01
N. Maldonado
1:30pm
Writing Our Solutions Using Three Methods

Science Seekers III

Tech LG76
J. Hains
2:00pm
Pop Quiz

Looking Closely

Ann. 345
A. Speltz
1:45pm
Activities and displays

It's Not Magic, It's Science

Ann. 101
M. Rotfeld
1:30pm
Abracadabra!

Historic Hoaxes

Tech M166
K. Greenberger
2:00pm
Hoax Sharing

Ratios and Proportions

Tech L168
D. Waraich
1:45pm
Showcase of Ratios and Proportions

Do Genes Fit?

Tech M120
S. Ozawa
1:30pm
Mystery Festival-The Case of the Missing Felix

Advanced Topics in Math II

Lunt 104
D. Ben Ezra
2:00pm
Come see all we've learned!

Robotics I

Ann. 303
E. Simon
2:00pm
Robot Showcase

Vet Science

Ann. G02
M. Howes
2:00pm
Animal Expo

Tech Gaming II

Library B183
B. Myers
2:00pm
Game Design Jam

Statistical Research

Tech LG68
E. Wegbreit
1:45pm
Statistics Jeopardy

Integrated Science Honors: Chemistry

Tech LG52
T. Gatchell
1:45pm
Chemical Demonstrations and Poster Session

 

 

Naperville Expo Schedule

May 17, 2008

 
Course
Room
Teacher
Time
Description

Oceans

G 11
Mirielle Strasser
10:45
Ocean maps & its inhabitants

Math Travels

G 27 Joylin Lane 11:00 Culminating Presentaion 

Global Adventures

G 37 Michelle Minger 11:00 Jeopardy Game of Africa, Australia & Antarctica

Books that Create

G 22 Rene Roth 11:00 Share stories & make butterflies

Math Solutions

G 21 Amy McMillen 11:00 Review of activities done in class

Science Seekers III: Mysteries

G 31 Dawn Watson 11:00 Stations

Biome Bonanza

G 32 Danica Burlingame 10:45 Biome Presentations & "Who Am I?" Biomes

Ratios & Proportions

K 214** Catherine Eck 11:00 Presentation of Created Scale

Do the Genes Fit?

G 33 Liz Simpson 11:00 Mock Crime

Journey to the Middle Ages

G 35 Kristen Cibulka 10:45 Crime Scene Analysis

Robotics II

G 14 Larry Bellendir 10:00 Description Group Presentation
& Portfolio Display
Telling Terrific Tales K 202** Amy Beth Krichman 11:00 Original Production demonstrating their own culture and a common theme to all culture. 

Statistical Research in the Sciences

K 204 Linda Kubic 11:00 Culminating Presentation

G represents Goldspohn Hall and  K represents Kroehler Science Center

**Notes EXPOs that are open to all parents. **

Gurnee EXPO Schedule

May 17, 2008

 
Course Name
Room
Teacher
Time
Activity
Oceans W201 Banks 10:50 The Ever Spectacular Ocean.  Parents and students will solve the mystery of their clue and together draw a picture of an ocean creature and find it in the classroom ocean mural.
Math Travels W227 Babcock 11:00 Travel through time with us as you learn the history of numbers and how they were used.
Amazing Animals W229 Candy 11:00 We are going to dive into our favorite animal habitats.  Your child will be able to share some amazing facts about their favorite creatures.  Come and engulf yourself in the world around us. 
Global Adventures A214 Baughman 10:45 We’re off to see the world!  Come and explore the dark continent and see the two continents that are also islands.  Learn about people, culture and landforms of these fascinating places. 
Books that Create W213 Butera 10:45 Love Literature?  Well, watch it come alive at our lively literative EXPO.  Come put puzzles together, join a parade, play games and much, much more.
Science Seekers III W230 Palinca 10:30 Come join Science Seekers as they face their final mystery.  At Mystery at the Magic Shop they will demonstrate some of the “magic” they’ve discovered through experiments.
Biome Bonanza W205 Laudadio 10:55 Are you smarter than a 3rd grader?  Your child isn’t sure if you are, so they have worked hard studying the biomes and are prepared to put you to the test. 
Do the Genes Fit? W215 Baynes 10:45 CSI: Solve “The Fatal Foursome”
 Your students are the crime scene experts.  With their help you will be able to solve this mystery.
Journey to the Middle Ages W226 Dunmore 10:50 Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Come to the Medieval Festival!  You will find food and entertainment from the Middle Ages
Robotics II W224 Trimble 10:45 See how students applied creativity and engineering skills to make a task easier to do with robotic assistance as students showcase their newly created inventions.
Telling Terrific Tales W223 O’Connor 11:00 Come hear enchanting stories told by the students at our first Tell-a-Bration.  We will also demonstrate some of our storytelling games and techniques. 

 

 

Quick Links

Articles

Saturday Enrichment Program: So Much Fun, and Credit, Too

Research: What Parents like about the Saturday Enrichment Program, by Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, Ph.D., & Seon-Young Lee, Ph.D., Fall 2003


The fall, winter and spring registration fees include a nonrefundable application fee of $50. Some classes may require an additional minimal investment for materials. Full payment is required with the application. A refund is given (minus the $50 application fee) if the chosen class or alternative(s) is canceled or full, or if the student is not accepted into the program. For more information regarding refunds or requests for class transfers, go to Refund and Transfer Policies.

Please make your check or money order payable to the Center for Talent Development with your child's name in the memo line, and mail completed application (including supporting materials) to:

CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
SATURDAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
617 DARTMOUTH PLACE
EVANSTON, IL 60208


Allow 10 working days for your application to be received. If you have any questions, please call CTD at (847) 491-3782.

*Late applications must include a $25 late fee. Faxed applications are accepted only after the application deadline. Faxed application must also include a credit card number (Visa or MasterCard only) and may be faxed to (847) 491-3394.


Helpful Information

Evanston Campus

Morning classes meet from 9:00 to 11:30am, and afternoon classes meet from 12:00 to 2:30pm. If you would like to be part of a car pool, please designate in the appropriate space on the SEP Application (last box under "Applicant Information"). Car pool lists are only distributed to students whose names appear on the list.

In Evanston, SEP classes are located on the Northwestern University campus in the Technological Institute (Tech), and in Annenberg Hall, Lunt Hall, and Swift Hall. (Please see the SEP staff as you enter the Tech Institute from Sheridan Road for directions to classrooms.)

Parking spaces around campus are in high demand during football season. Click here for the Northwestern football schedule so you can plan accordingly.

You will receive confirmation of your class(es) with building and room number in your acceptance packet prior to the first day of class. With the exception of Tech, these buildings are not very visible from Sheridan Road. Click here for driving directions and campus map that also highlights areas to park.

To report your child's absence from class, please call (847) 491-3782 by 5:00pm on Fridays. On Saturdays only, you must call the SEP Saturday-only office phone at (847) 467-3368.

 

Naperville Site

In Naperville, SEP classes are located at:

North Central College
30 N. Brainard Street
Naperville, IL 60540

SEP Saturday-only Naperville site office phone:
(630) 637-5324
no earlier than 8:00 am

Classes meet in the morning only, from 9:00 to 11:30am.

If you would like to be part of a car pool, please designate in the appropriate space on the SEP Application (last box under "Applicant Information"). Carpool lists are only distributed to students whose names appear on the list.

To report your child's absence from class, please call
 (847) 491-3782 ext. 2 during the school week.

On Saturdays only, you may call the SEP Saturday-only office phone at (630) 637-5324 no earlier than 8:00am.

Gurnee Site

In Gurnee, SEP classes are located at:

Woodland Intermediate School West
115 Hunt Club Road
Gurnee, IL 60031

SEP Saturday-only Gurnee site office phone:
(224) 619-2062
no earlier than 8:00 am

If you would like to be part of a car pool, please designate in the appropriate space on the SEP Application (last box under "Applicant Information"). Car pool lists are only distributed to students whose names appear on the list.

To report your child's absence from class, please call (847) 491-3782 by 5:00pm on Fridays. On Saturdays only, you may call the SEP Saturday-only office phone at (224) 619-2062 no earlier than 8:00am.

Directions to Gurnee site:

Although the address is 1115 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, the school is actually just east of Hunt Club.  There are parking lots.

It is accessible as follows:
Exit 94 at Grand Avenue West (132).   At the first light, turn left (south) onto Tri-State Parkway.  At the first stop sign, turn right and then make an immediate right again.  The Intermediate School East will be immediately in front of you. West is attached—just a little further.

Traveling east on Grand (132), turn south (right) at Hunt Club Road.  At the second light, turn left onto Dada.  Make an immediate right turn and then a left at the dead end.  The school is just past the large parking lot on your right.

Things to do:
Warren Newport Library is 5 minutes away
Gurnee Mills is ½ mile away.
Downtown Libertyville, with a quaint shopping area is 15 minutes away.





 

SEP Evanston Site
Northwestern University
Evanston Campus
Go to campus maps, parking map & driving directions. You may also click here to find your room in the Technological Institute (Tech).


SEP Western Site

North Central College
30 N. Brainard St.
Naperville, IL 60540

For Google Maps directions, click here.


SEP Northern Site

Woodland Intermediate School West
1115 North Hunt Club Rd.
Gurnee, IL 60031

For directions, click here.

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