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Welcome to the third-annual SwansonFest!
This fun-filled day will celebrate the unique skills, talents, and
cultures that make our school community a great place to learn
and grow.
During SwansonFest, students will participate in five enrichment
classes of their choice (with the exception of Kindergarten
students, who will participate in pre-selected enrichment sessions
within their own wing). All students will also participate in a picnic
lunch. Online registration information will be sent home on Monday, May
9th and must be completed by Friday, May 13th. EVERY STUDENT
MUST REGISTER! Class sizes are limited; registration for all classes is
first-come, first-served. Other important info: ●Please ensure that your student is dressed appropriately for
outdoor and/or athletic activities (sneakers or closed-toe sandals
are a must!). All students will receive a complimentary
SwansonFest t-shirt on the day of the event; please indicate your
child’s t-shirt size when registering. ●Students can purchase a picnic-style hot lunch or are welcome
to bring cold lunch. More information can be found at the end of
this booklet. ●If your student has any allergies or medical concerns that may
limit his/her participation in any SwansonFest class, or if they will be
absent for all or part of the day on May 27th, please indicate that
when registering.
Thanks so much for your support and cooperation in helping to
make this a memorable day for our students!
Sincerely,
The Swanson PTO and the 2016 SwansonFest committee
2016 SwansonFest Enrichment Classes
ALL GRADES
Art of Origami – Learn origami with Ms. Delores from The Learning
Shop! How did origami begin? Create your favorite origami
character and participate in the hopping frog race.
The Baseball Experience – Team up with Mr. Wolosek (Riana and
Jack’s dad) to participate in various baseball games and
activities, both indoors and out. Learn about this great sport and
experience why it’s considered America’s Pastime!
Basketball – Practice basketball fundamentals with former BCHS
Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Adams (A.J. Harwood’s
grandfather) and some current BC basketball players. This class will
cover dribbling, ball handling and shooting, plus you’ll play small
competitive games involving different skills.
Be Safe Around Dogs – Get a dogs-eye view of the world with Mrs.
Postotnik from the Elmbrook Humane Society! Learn about the
ways dogs learn and communicate, and the appropriate way to
approach, interact with, and train a dog. The class will conclude
with a visit from some of EBHS’ certified Therapy Dogs! 9:00 & 10:00
SESSIONS ONLY
Cake Pops – Let's make cake pops! You’ll have so much fun
learning the steps and making decorative and delicious creations-
on-a-stick with Mrs. Petersen (Elijah’s mom).
Cartoon Drawing – Are you a fan of Finding Nemo, The Little
Mermaid, or SpongeBob? Mr. Eisenhower of Young Rembrandts
will show you how to have a blast learning how to draw silly sea
creatures and create your own fun cartoons!
Chess Master - Play chess with USCF-Certified Chess Coach Dr.
Zaiser (Aramis’ dad)! Students of all skill levels with an interest in
the game are encouraged to drop in to play some chess and
learn more about this royal game.
Chinese Dragon Boat Festival - Curious about Chinese culture?
Join Mrs. Xu (Cathy Zhang's mom) and Mrs. Hsieh (Amber's mom)
to learn fascinating facts about the ancient Chinese Dragon Boat
Festival, and make a beautiful paper Dragon Boat ornament you
can take home with you! You'll learn a few Chinese words and
enjoy some traditional Chinese music, too. AFTERNOON ONLY
Cookie Bakers – Bake up some fun in this class led by ELL teacher
Mrs. Rebholz! Read a book about how to make cookies, then
measure and mix ingredients for chocolate chip cookies. Bake the
cookies and then sample your work!
Creative Journaling - Journaling isn't just writing what you did
yesterday! Let Mrs. Beug-Hoffman (Sean’s mom) show you how
journals can be a great tool for self-exploration and freedom of
expression. Create your own totally unique journals and decorate
them to make beautiful works of art. AFTERNOON ONLY
Design Can Change the World - Learn how design has shaped the
world around you with Mr. Fuchs (Audrey Ivey’s dad). Explore
drawing, art history, and real world examples of design's influence.
Learn the skills needed to be a designer and why collaboration is
the best way to change the world. 10:00 SESSION ONLY
Drumming – Feel the beat while you make drum mallets and play
fun drumming games with Dr. King (Bobby & Jackson’s mom).
Learn how rhythm exists in our bodies – in our hearts and breath –
and how drumming allows you to set your own rhythm and
change your energy to be calm and alert.
Edible Landfill - Be a “landfill engineer” with Mr. Delwiche (Anna’s
dad)! You'll build your own landfill, learning the function of each
layer and how it helps protect the environment as garbage
decomposes. You'll use edible materials, and once the landfill
passes a final inspection, you'll get to eat your work! All edible
items will be peanut-free.
Fondue It Yourself – Enjoy some cheesy, chocolatey, ooey-gooey
goodness from the fondue pros at The Melting Pot! Learn to make
cheese fondue dipped with apples, bread and veggies, or a
delicious chocolate fondue dipped with fruits, brownies and
marshmallows! 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 & 2:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Gardening - Learn about the growth cycle of plants and discover
different kinds of edible plants and herbs with Mrs. Plier (Lilly’s
mom). All participants will have the opportunity to plant a seed in
an eggshell to bring home with them - then watch it grow! Health and Biomedicine – Explore different biomedical and health-
related topics with members of Brookfield Central's HOSA club.
Interactive stations with fun games will teach you about health
and medicine, and spark interest in some fascinating careers!
Hooked on Fishing – Get hooked on fishing with PE teacher Mr.
Dave! Come learn the basics of a great outdoor activity,
including fish habitat, fish identification of the Midwest, and
casting techniques.
Korean Lucky Bags – Are you feeling lucky? In Korea, families
celebrate the New Year by giving children who show respect to
their elders a colorful paper bag for holding gifts of pocket money.
Ancestors believed these “Lucky Bags” kept away misfortune and
brought good luck. Learn how to make your own Lucky Bag with
Mr. & Mrs. Kim (David's mom and dad) and Mrs. Song (David's
aunt). 10:00 & 11:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Martial Arts –“Kick it” with Mr. Mealy and Karate America
instructors as they teach you a little bit about Martial Arts. Learn
moves that will make you feel stronger and achieve focus. Have a
lot of fun and learn how to make your family, teachers and
community proud!
Math Games with Nepali Elephants - Want to learn about the
beautiful country of Nepal? Mr. Subedi (Eureka's Dad) will share
Nepali music and elephant videos, and show you how to make
your own curvy letters from the Nepali alphabet. Then, he'll amaze
you with tricky math games from his days as a math teacher in
Nepal. 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 & 1:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Meditation - Did you know that meditation is a powerful way to
soothe the mind, improve concentration and memory, and
increase creativity? Come learn how to meditate with Mr. Parakh
(Aarav’s dad), using simple Sahaja Yoga techniques.
Mixed-By-Me Putty – Join Ms. Mary from The Learning Express to
learn about the amazingly shapeable, totally squeezable Crazy
Aaron’s Thinking Putty®, then mix your own stress-relieving, hand-
exercising, mind-expanding, totally fun and addicting putty to
take home with you! AFTERNOON ONLY
Up and Running - Come dressed, come ready, and come with a
smile as you run with 2nd grade teachers Mrs. Leis and Mrs. Buban!
Learn about warm-ups, cool downs, and of course, have a
chance to run a short distance. We are ready to have fun, and to
challenge yourself to make your body even healthier! MORNING
ONLY
Rhythms Of Brazil - Brazil is home to unique rhythms and styles that
influence popular music worldwide. Join musician, composer and
music producer Mr. Negrao (Julia Cracco Santos' dad) to learn
more about samba, bossa nova and other Brazilian rhythms and
music! 9:00 and 2:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Running – Stretch, run, and have fun with Mrs. Griese (Zack &
Xavier's mom) and Mrs. Keup (Josef & Kiley's mom)! Play some
running games and learn about local runs and running programs
that are great for kids.
Sign Language – Do you know which languages are the top three
most widely-used in the Unites States? English, Spanish and
American Sign Language (ASL)! Join Mrs. DePons (Elliot &
Madelyn's Mom) to learn some signs, spell your name, and play a
fun signing game.
Smoothies – What is a smoothie? Join 3rd grade assistant Mrs.
Benslimane (Sabirah & Sariya's mom) to learn about nutrition and
what makes a good, healthy smoothie. Help prepare - and then
sample - different types of delicious, refreshing smoothies! A dairy-
free option will be available. 10:00, 1:00, & 2:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Spanish Fiesta - Just by learning a little Spanish, YOU could make
400 million amigos - that's how many people speak Spanish
worldwide! Join 1st grade assistant Mrs. Dorn (Mason's mom) to
learn about Spanish and Mexican culture, the Spanish alphabet
and basic phrases, plus the many Spanish words you already
know!
Sun Catchers - Do you like crafts? Want to make something fun for
your room or your garden? Sign up with Art Teachers Mrs. Wu and
Ms. Jacobsen to make a sun catcher using recycled material,
wires, and beads!
Swanson’s Biggest Cake - Come and learn the basics of baking
and building a cake from Mrs. Peters, owner of O What a Day
Café (and Stanley & Lydia’s mom). By the end of SwansonFest we
will have built a super big cake and everyone can take a piece
home. The cake will be dairy, gluten, egg and nut free. 9:00,
10:00, 11:00, and 1:00 ONLY
Trip to Brazil – Experience the colorful, musical, and vibrant culture
of Brazil with the help of Mrs. Benadiba (Sara's mom)! She will
share the excitement of Brazil's Carnival - the biggest party in the
world - with videos, music and crafts. You'll make a colorful
Carnival mask to take home and enjoy. Viva Brazil! 10:00, 11:00 &
1:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Yoga For Kids – Be a tree, a cobra, and even a volcano as you
learn yoga poses with 1st grade teacher Mrs. Defnet and 3rd grade
teacher Mrs. Krajewski. Learn about moves for relaxation, strength,
and a healthy lifestyle! 10:00, 11:00, & 1:00 SESSIONS ONLY
GRADES 1-2 ONLY
Art in Numbers - Did you know you can make interesting art out of
numbers? Join Mr. Krishnaiah (Anish Gowda’s dad) and learn how
to draw cool things in simple steps that start with writing a number.
You’ll see that art is hiding everywhere! 2:00 SESSION ONLY
Intro to Coding – How do people create games, apps and
websites? Teaching and Learning Specialist Mrs. Bartels (Wesley &
Mason’s mom) will teach you how to code using various iPad apps
and websites. 9:00 AND 10:00 SESSIONS ONLY.
It’s the Law! – Get a head start on your legal career with business
lawyer and former Swanson student Mr. Widule (Levi’s dad) as he
shares insights into this fascinating profession. Why is the law
important? How do laws shape society? Learn about the sources
of our laws and how they impact our daily lives. 9:00 & 10:00
SESSIONS ONLY
Life-Saving Tools – Join the City of Brookfield Fire Department as
they teach you about the tools used by firefighters and
paramedics, and how those tools help people in need. This class
may include a visit from a Brookfield firetruck and/or ambulance.
PLEASE NOTE: An alternate class will be assigned if there is an
emergency during the class time. 10:00 SESSION ONLY
Making a Difference – Join Mrs. Fraley (Lilly’s mom) as you read the
story Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney and plant lupine seeds just
like the main character does. Brainstorm ways to achieve your
goals while making the world a better and more beautiful place.
MORNING SESSIONS ONLY
Movin' & Groovin' - Come move and groove with 1st grade
teachers Mrs. Jentsch, Mrs. Mattes, and Mrs. Stemper! Enjoy some
guided dance, stretching and breathing techniques. 10:00, 11:00,
& 1:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Poms and Smoothies - Do you LOVE to dance with pom poms? Do
you like to drink healthy smoothies? We have the session for you!
Learn a pom routine to a hit song from 2nd grade teachers Mrs.
Hoffe and Mrs. Wolosek (Riana and Jack’s mom) and recharge
your battery after with a healthy and delicious smoothie that you
can recreate at home.
Protect Your Egghead - Team up with Dr. Thomas (Lila’s dad) to
learn about head injury prevention while you design and test a
helmet for your very own ‘egghead.’ Will your egghead remain
intact, or will it meet a rotten end?
Super Structures – Learn about amazing architecture and
engineering with instructors from Mad Science! Discover how
simple shapes like a triangle and arch strengthen and
reinforce buildings. Our science structure challenge: build an
earthquake-proof structure!
Zumba® – Learn to Zumba® with Mrs. Scharfenberg (Audrey’s
mom)! Zumba® is a whole-body aerobic exercise that uses up a
lot of energy through dancing. Have fun and get fit while you
dance to the beat! AFTERNOON ONLY
GRADES 3-5 ONLY
Basketball Skills & Drills - 'Get your head in the game' as you learn
fun, challenging and unique basketball handling skills and play
some fun, competitive games like Lightning, Around the World,
and Knockout with Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Baumann and Mrs.
Digman (Brooke’s mom)!
BEAST Robotics – Want to meet a real robot? Join the BEAST
Robotics team, composed of students from both Brookfield East
and Central, for this fun-filled robotics class. See the BEAST robot in
action and talk with the team to learn more about the design-
build process and what they enjoy about robotics.
Bridge Building – Enjoy a fun introduction to Civil Engineering with
Mr. Hoffman (Sean Beug-Hoffman's dad) as you learn the basics of
bridge design! Build bridges out of two different types of material
and then test them to see how strong they are. Will your bridge
hold up? MORNING ONLY
Calculating Baseball Stats – Have you ever heard a baseball
announcer or fan talk about the various statistics for each player
and wondered what all those numbers mean? Mr. Schnabl (Ben &
Molly’s dad) will teach you about baseball statistics and how to
calculate them, and lead you in some fun activities to put what
you learn into practice. 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, & 1:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Civil War: Wisconsin Soldier - Join Swanson custodian and Civil War
re-enactor Mr. Schneider and learn about the life of a Wisconsin
soldier circa 1861-1865. Students will learn about the uniforms,
food, and other essential equipment needed for survival in the
field, as well as the responsibilities and hardships faced by soldiers.
PLEASE NOTE: An inoperable Civil War musket will be displayed.
Emergency Response - Have fun learning the hands-on skills and
knowledge of emergency first response with Mr. Kwasny
(Brayden’s dad)! Learn how to calmly assess the safety of the
scene, make decisions and become someone’s hero. Graduates
will get into an ambulance and meet Brookfield Emergency
Response and Fire Teams.
Green Screen Movie Making –Teaching and Learning Specialist
Mrs. Bartels (Wesley & Mason’s mom) will teach you how to
transport yourself anywhere in the world using the magic of green
screen technology! Learn the ins and outs of quick and easy
movie-making using a green screen, background, and the app Do
Ink. 11:00, 1:00 & 2:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Introducing Public Works – Storm sewers and snow plows and street
sweepers – oh my! Join Mr. Hughes, Highway Superintendent for
the City of Brookfield, to learn how the Department of Public Works
keeps our city in good working order, from supplying our drinking
water to maintaining roads to caring for trees. 9:00 AND 10:00
SESSIONS ONLY
Maple Syrup Biology and Math – Join Mr. Dumbauld (Emme’s dad)
and he explains and shows the basics of getting maple sap from
trees and turning it into syrup! Learn why and how sap does what
it does, talk through the math involved in making a batch of
maple syrup, and taste samples of both sap and syrup. MORNING
ONLY
Police Evidence – Learn police evidence techniques with
Waukesha Police Chief Jack (Sean Beug-Hoffman’s uncle)!
Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the police
department’s Criminal Evidence and Forensic Unit (CEFU) through
hands-on activities, and complete a Child Identifier Kit to take
home. MORNING ONLY
Politician for a Day – A career as an elected official is not as easy
as voting yes or no! Explore your ideas for improving Swanson with
Mr. Hekkers (James’ dad) and take on the challenge of selling
your ideas to your constituents. 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 & 1:00 SESSIONS
ONLY
SPUD – Get ready to move with 4th grade teacher Mr. Marinello as
you learn how to play SPUD, a great summertime neighborhood
game. All you need is a playground ball and a sense of fun! In
case of inclement weather, classroom games (Heads Up 7-Up,
Telephone, etc.) will be played during the session instead of SPUD.
Sushi Rolls - Learn how to make your own tasty "Peace Roll" with
Mrs.Olveda (Tyshi's mom) using cooked rice, Nori (seaweed), and
your choice of vegetable, cheese, or deli meat. Eat your creation
with chopsticks at the end! 10:00, 11:00 & 1:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Uke Circle – Explore the ukulele with Mr. Flood of the White House
of Music! Learn to play two or three songs on this fun instrument.
AFTERNOON ONLY
Veterinary Medicine – Learn about dog and cat care, common
procedures pets need, and jobs in veterinary medicine from Mrs.
Yehle (Jamie & Jessica’s mom), a Certified Veterinary Technician
at Elmbrook Veterinary Clinic. PLEASE NOTE: This class will include
an interaction with 1-2 dogs. 10:00 and 11:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Zumba® Kids – Led by district parent and Park & Rec instructor Mrs.
Neylon, this class will feature kid-friendly routines based on original
Zumba® choreography to create the ultimate dance-fitness party
perfect for young Zumba® fans. Jam out to your favorite music
and make fitness fun! MORNING ONLY
GRADES 4-5 ONLY
Construction – Wondering what’s going on in Swanson’s back
parking lot? Mr. Schmidt of CG Schmidt will explain the
construction process and introduce students to opportunities in the
civil engineering and construction fields. You may even get a tour
of Swanson’s new cafeteria in progress! 2:00 SESSION ONLY
Heart Explorers - Explore your heart and circulatory system with Dr.
Rubenstein (Rebecca’s dad). This class features a guided, hands-
on cow heart dissection for each student. Learn about heart
anatomy, physiology, and circulation, hear heart sounds and see
your own heart’s electrical activity on an EKG
(electrocardiogram)! 11:00 and 2:00 SESSIONS ONLY
Sports Broadcaster for a Day - Would you like to learn how to
interview your sports heroes and deliver news stories about their
big games on-camera, on-the-air for thousands of viewers? Mrs.
Sutton (Kate & Will's mom) of WISN Channel 12 will show you how
deliver a sports news story and host an interview, using real
footage from Brewers and Packers games. 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 &
2:00 SESSIONS ONLY
KINDERGARTEN ONLY Each kindergarten class will participate in SwansonFest as a group.
Courses will be selected by the classroom teacher based on time
and availability. Additional courses TBD. African Dance - Back by popular demand, Kindergartners will join
Mr. and Mrs. Nassalang (Ange & Alexi’s parents) of Jam Ak Jam
Afro-Dance Theatre in a session filled with movement and exciting
rhythms.
Eat Right, Be Bright - Join us for fun ways to really get to know your
food! Explore the five food groups and learn why it’s important to
eat all the colors of the rainbow with Ms. Skinner (Brianna’s mom).
You’ll “taste-test” fruits and vegetables and learn how to make
healthier choices when you’re hungry or thirsty. Officer Training - Meet Brookfield Police Chief Tushaus (Mrs.
Hardie’s cousin) and his friend, retired police K9 "Miller." They'll
teach you about safety, share a story, show you a few tricks, and
talk about life as a police officer and police dog.
How to Register for SwansonFest
EVERY STUDENT MUST REGISTER for SwansonFest! Online registration
information will be sent home on Monday, May 9th and must be
completed by Friday, May 13th. Please complete one registration
form per student. The registration form will ask for the following information: ●Student Name ●Teacher/Grade ●Student’s T-Shirt Size ●Lunch Selection ●Enrichment Class Selections (5 selections per student) ●Allergy/Medical Exemption Info ●Absentee Info ●Parent Sign-Off Registration is first-come, first-served, and classes tend to fill
quickly! We are utilizing a new online scheduling system this year;
more details will be sent along with the registration link. Please
note that some classes are limited to certain grade levels only; we
ask that you help your students to make their choices accordingly.
The PTO reserves the right to reschedule students after registration
has been completed due to class cancellation or other
unforeseen circumstances. If you do not complete a registration form, we will select classes
and an age-appropriate t-shirt size for your student. If you have any questions about registration or about SwansonFest
in general, please contact Brian Balfany at
[email protected] or the Swanson PTO at
Thank you for your prompt response, and
happy choosing!
SwansonFest Schedule
8:45 – 9:00 am Arrival and attendance 9:00 – 9:50 am Enrichment Class #1 10:00 – 10:50 am Enrichment Class #2 11:00 – 11:50 am Enrichment Class #3 12:00 – 12:50 am Lunch 1:00 – 1:50 pm Enrichment Class #4 2:00 – 2:50 pm Enrichment Class #5 3:00 – 3:30 pm School picture, classroom time and dismissal
Lunch Information
Students may bring cold lunch or opt to purchase a picnic hot
lunch from food services. The cost of the picnic hot lunch will be
$2.10; if your student does not have a lunch account, please send
in $2.10 (cash or check made payable to ‘Swanson Elementary’)
in an envelope marked “SwansonFest Lunch” by May 13h. The SwansonFest picnic hot lunch menu will be:
Choice of: Hot Dog on a Bun Hamburger on a Bun Grilled Cheese (vegetarian) Bag of chips Baby carrots Apple wedges Rice Krispie Treat Milk