Answers to your FAQ about summer workshops

How do I register my child?
In short, send us an email. Here's all the details: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9x_RglbiX-FVGRmQjE1Zk52aUE

What workshops are recommended for my child? She's in such and such grade.
Because not all children of the same age read at the same level, choose what works best for your child's reading level and interest.  Our blog post of May 18 provides some guidance as to suggested grades for each workshop.  Specific information as to each workshop can be found on the Summer Calendar, which is available here: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9x_RglbiX-FQlphT2p6UmlDbGs

When do the workshops begin?
June workshops start the first week of June. That's soon! If you are planning to sign up, please register now so we can plan ahead; otherwise, we may not have enough materials for your child. New workshops begin the first week of July.

What specific workshops begin the first week of June?
June 4 - More Than A Book Club - 1st of 4 sessions
June 7 - Sparking Creativity (creative writing) - 1st of 2 sessions; you can attend either or both
June 8 - More Than A Book Club, Shakespeare Style (Magic Treehouse & more) - one 3 hour workshop

I can't get it together by June 4. What specific workshops begin later in June?
June 12 - No Girls Allowed! - 1st of 2 sessions
June 19 - Sparking Creativity - 2nd of 2 sessions; you can attend either or both
Note also that registration is ongoing in June for July workshops.

I cannot get the links to Google docs to work.
Email Jennifer at sparkreadiness@comcast.net and she will send you the two documents as attachments.

What if I want to sign my child up for More Than A Book Club but we are going to be on vacation 1 of the 4 weeks?
Ideally, your child would be able to attend each session. However, in most cases, we can work with your schedule and make some adjustments. Send us an email or call, and we'll figure it out.

Our schedule is too crazy for More Than A Book Club. What options are there for us?
For a creative writing workshop, Sparking Creativity meets twice and you can attend either or both session(s).
Jr. Book Club and Book Club (each for different reading levels/ages) only meets twice in July, but you need to register in June so your child can receive the reading list ahead of time.
If your child likes Magic Treehouse, the Shakespeare Style workshop meets one morning for three hours (June 8).
If you have a son, try No Girls Allowed! which meets twice in June.

When is the 5th Grade TCAP Writing Assessment workshop?
The date is to be determined as Jennifer is trying to work out a location in Bellevue for parents who have requested it. It will likely be in late June or July.

All workshops with the exception of TCAP prep will be held at Firstlight Arts Academy, which is close to Barnes & Noble in Cool Springs.

Register now and see what Spark READiness ignites in your child!

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