SLICE 2011 Proves To Be Best Yet

The school year has started and we say goodbye to yet another successful summer of the Claremont Educational Foundation’s SLICE of Summer program. The SLICE committee worked tirelessly to organize the enrichment courses that offered a unique experience for the families of Claremont and neighboring communities. After months of planning, this year’s program was a HUGE success with SLICE enrollment growing by over 200 students from the previous year.

A primary draw to SLICE of Summer was the widening variety of enrichment and academic courses offered by some of CUSD’s finest teachers. At the high school level, SLICE added new classes including Drivers Education, Music Appreciation, Musical Theatre, and French and increased enrollment in all online classes. The middle school program soared to new heights in Model Rocketry and heated things up in Cooking in the Garden.

Elementary SLICE students were offered new classes, including reading, phonics, fine art and sculpture, how to play the drum set/piano/ukulele, stage performance and digital photography. Some of our most popular classes have been offered before, such as Speech & Debate, Stop-Animation Movies, Intro to Spanish, Writing and Geology.  Students, parents and staff were welcomed and felt very comfortable at Vista del Valle Elementary, our summer home.  Thanks Vista!

The SLICE committee is also proud to have offered 206 scholarships to students in the Claremont Unified School District. We also succeeded in employing thirty-one of CUSD’s finest teachers, all of whom are excited to return next summer. In addition, the SLICE of Summer program is expected to provide upwards of $20,000 to the Claremont Educational Foundation!.

The SLICE committee would like to thank the members of the Claremont Educational Foundation, the Claremont Unified School District, our talented staff, the Red Cross team of volunteers, our supportive parents, and all of our amazing students. Thanks for a great summer and see you in 2012!