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The 2009 Summer Youth Writing Project

 

 

The Place for Wanna-Be Writers

 

 

The Summer Youth Writing Project is for students who would like to become better writers. Led by professional writers and experienced teacher consultants for the National Writing Project, participants will explore what it is like to be a real writer.

This program is different from “school” writing. Here children are guided through activities that promote creativity and enrich language development. Workshops will emerge from the real needs of writers--through participation, students will develop the tools needed to help readers gain meaning from their words.

 

 

Grades 3-5* July 20-31 9:00am-Noon $90 per student  Sorry, this session is full

 

Grades 6-8* June 22-26 9:00am-Noon $75 per student  Limited space still available

*Incoming Grades for 2009-2010

 

 

The SYWP is held at Clay United Methodist Church’s Firehouse Youth Campus,

at 17646 Cleveland Road in South Bend, Indiana. Space is limited.

 

 

To register, please print and complete the form below and submit with payment.

 

 

For additional information contact

Michiana Writers Center

Kathy Higgs-Coulthard, Director

(574) 220-8798

Or visit our website:

www.michianawriterscenter@pbwiki.com

 

 

 

2009 ITW Summer Youth Writing Project

APPLICATION

 

 

Please Register my child for

___ Intermediate Project (grades 3-5)

July 20-31, payment for $90 is included

___ Middle School Project (grades 6-8)

June 22-26, payment for $75 is included

 

 

Part 1 Student Information

 

 

___________________________ ___________________________

Child’s Full Name                               Birthdate

 

 

___________________________ ____________________________

Home Phone                                         School Name          

 

 

___________________________ ____________________________

Home Address                                    Grade for 2009-2010

 

 

___________________________ ____________________________

City, State, Zip Code                          2008-2009 Homeroom teacher                         

 

 

 

 

Parent/Guardian Information

 

 

___________________________ ___________________________

Parent/ Guardian Name(s)           Cell Phone (for emergencies only)          

 

 

___________________________ ____________________________

Work Phone                                    email               

 

 

Emergency Information

Please list and health issue or special needs that may impact your child’s participation in the SYWP:

_________________________________________________________________

 

 

_________________________________________________________________

 

 

Please list an emergency contact person (other than parent)

 

 

___________________________ ___________________________

Name                                                   Relationship to Child               

 

 

___________________________ ____________________________

Phone                                              Cell Phone

 

 

Part 2 Participation Contract

 

 

Parent Permission

 

 

My child, _________________­­­­_, has my permission to participate in the ITW 2009 Summer Youth Writing Project.

Please initial to indicate agreement with each statement:

 

 

• _____My child will arrive and depart on time each day.

• _____I understand that my child may be dismissed from the project at the discretion of the director should s/he violate the student contract.

• _____I grant permission for my child’s work to be published in the writing project anthology.

• _____I grant permission for my child’s photo to be used in future ITW Writing Project materials.

• _____I grant permission for my child’s comments to be used in future ITW Writing Project materials.

For Middle School Students Only:

• _____I grant permission for my child’s work to appear online as part of a student developed website. No last names or photographs will be included on the website.

 

 

Student Contract

The ITW Summer Youth Writing Project is an opportunity for young writers to explore written and spoken language and express their creativity in these formats. Participants will work both independently and in groups to gain valuable experiences in writing. In order to maximize the benefit of the program for all participants, each child is expected to demonstrate a commitment to the project. All participants are expected to:

 

 

• Arrive at the site ready to write at 9:00 each day.

• Bring an open mind and a willingness to try new things.

• Treat all others with respect; listen when another is speaking, follow directions, and value the opinions and experiences of others.

• Put forth their best efforts on each assignment.

 

 

I understand the above expectations and that I may be asked to leave the project of I do not take my commitment to the project and my fellow writers seriously.

 

 

__________________________________________

Student signature Date

 

 

Please send this form, along with payment to:

Michiana Writers’ Center

c/o Kathy Higgs-Coulthard, Director

2302 Old Post Road

Niles, MI 49120