1. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Non-Profit Organization
College of Education US Postage
Super Saturday for Gifted Children PAID
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO
PERMIT NO. 657
Colorado Springs CO 80918-3733
Super Saturday Application • Spring 2012
Note: This application does not register your child for courses.
For downloadable application form and course descriptions visit: http://www.uccs.edu/coe/specprogs/supsat.html
Mail-in applications must be postmarked March 20, 2012 or until classes fill.
Student Name: ______________ __ __ M F Grade: School: District #:
Parent/Guardian: Address: Email Address:
City: State: Zip Code: Home #: Emergency #: ___________
Educator’s Recommendation (Someone who knows student well)
To ensure application consideration, a completed checklist for all 3 areas listed below is required for each session.
I certify that this student meets all three of the following qualifications:
1. High motivation and task commitment. Educator Signature:
2. Exceptional strength in the topic areas as demonstrated by
either: Title:
CHECK
ONE
• Performance on an appropriate standardized test at the
OR THE 95th percentile or above OR
OTHER • Outstanding school performance Email Address:
Please comment on performance observations of child:
Phone #:
3. High standards of classroom behavior
Scholarships available! Scholarship Applicants - Principal’s Recommendation
A limited number of scholarships worth Only students with free lunch are eligible; documentation from school district must be attached.
half of the full tuition price ($50.00) will
be available on a first-come, first-serve I confirm that this student is highly motivated.
basis.
To apply consult the box to the right. Principal Signature:
Registration information will be emailed to you once application is received. If you cannot access the Internet call Carla Rupprecht to register at
719-255-4134. Please ensure that you have completed all of the above, including enclosing all required financial documentation, before mailing.
Two-Step Enrollment Process:
1. This application form and camp waiver form must be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to UCCS to proceed with registration process.
2. Online registration. Registration information will be sent via email once application is received.
3. Student is not considered fully registered until camp participant waiver is received.

2. SUPER
SATURDAY AT
UCCS!
Super Saturday at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a program of classes for gifted students in the Pikes Peak region. The program is run under
the auspices of the College of Education and classes meet on the UCCS campus. Class sizes range from 12-16 students.
The goal of Super Saturday is to challenge the students’ intellectual and creative abilities.
Students will participate in only one class the entire program or if schedule allows, students may register for 2 classes for the entire program.
Courses Offered: April 7, 2012 - May 12, 2012
REGISTER EARLY! Classes fill on a “first come, first serve” basis until full.
For downloadable application form, course descriptions, instructor information, and class times visit our website.
http://www.uccs.edu/coe/specprogs/supsat.html
Courses for Grades 1 - 2 Courses for Grades 4 - 5
• A Master Painter’s Apprentice - Lori Lusk
We will study master painters such as Cézanne, Van Application • Wildlife Forensics - Elizabeth Wagers
Delve into the world of solving crimes against animals
Gogh, Kandinsky and learn and to create using their
styles and techniques.
deadline using forensic science.
• CSI Adventure - Elizabeth Wagers
• From Seminole to Eskimo: A Native American March 20 Peek into the detective world of forensic science.
Adventure- Carolyn Gardner • Energy Challenge: Exploring the Options
Join the fun of tribal life across North America,
including legends, games, food, language, art and much Tuition: $100.00 -Alyce Dalzell
No refunds after registration Investigate, design and build working models while
more.
collecting and analyzing data for viable alternatives.
• Dissection Discoveries: Invertebrates to has ended!
Vertebrates - Lynn Davis
Courses for Grades 4-5-6
Uncover the anatomy and physiology of selected animal
life on land and sea.
Course • Hao Peng You: A Journey into Chinese
• Chess for Absolute Beginners(1-3) registration closes Language and Culture- Deling Maxon Learn
-Rock Goldberg the beauty of Chinese language, calligraphy, music,
Learn the chess pieces in a unique way, one at a time, March 28 art and more
and then play full games. • Engineering & Design: The “mini”
Courses for Grades 2 - 3 Miniature Golf Park Challenge- Mark Hess
• African Safari: An Animal Adventure A hands-on interdisciplinary project oriented class
- Diane Summers implementing STEM skills along the way.
Explore exotic primate life, vanishing habitats, your • Introduction to Creative
own artistic expression and more from an African Drama: Acting- Alan Earing
perspective. Come ready to participate in the magic of dramatic
• Mind Boosting Math - Melissa Hess play designed for the novice actor.
Expand your math skills through challenging • Behind the Scene: Production,
puzzles, problem solving, literature and more. Direction and Design - Alan Earing
• Open Doors with French: It’s Not a Foreign Make magic with set design, show planning and
Language - Sharon Simpson-Dogon bringing imagination to life.
Do you know you ALREADY know French? Come • “Kite-ology”: The Science of
and learn some more! Kite Flight - Michele Arthur
• Winning Chess Strategies (Grades 2, 3, 4) To Apply Investigate, problem-solve, and create, while
- Rock Goldberg Online: http://www.uccs.edu/coe/specprogs/
delving into kite cultures, kite design and the
Learn opening, middle game and end game tactics to supsat.html aerodynamics of flight.
become a more advanced player. By Mail: Send this application to:
Courses for Grades 3 - 4 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Courses for Grades 5-6-7
Super Saturday for Gifted Children, College of Education
• Around the World in 42 Days - Beth Lewis 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs CO 80918 • Discovering STEM: A Hands-
Join the exploration of selected countries and By Fax: 719-255-4110 on Integration of Science,
participate in a “persuasive” travel fair. By E-mail: supersat@uccs.edu Technology, Engineering and Math
• From Trash to Treasure: Sculptural Poetry Kurt Twining
through Junk Art - John Arthur To Register Design, program, experiment and more as you work
Create art with a poetic touch through imagination, Registration information will be emailed to within the intriguing sphere of STEM.
you once application is received. If you cannot
problem solving, critical thinking, balance and more.
access the Internet or don’t receive registration
• Advanced Chess: Fun with Tactics
information within 3 business days, Jim McKenna
Directors: Judy Oraker & call Carla Rupprecht to register at 719-255-4134 Become an upper-level chess player through
Carla Rupprecht or email her at crupprec@uccs.edu tournament chess strategies, speed chess, and more.
Contact Judy at 719-597-0597 or Class offerings may be subject to change.
Please check the website for updates or contact
oraker@msn.com Carla Rupprecht for changes.