After School - Major Programs/Events:

Academic:

• STEM/STEAM
• PAL (athletics)
• Robotics/techJOYnt
• Chess/tabletop soccer
• Customized railroad adventure

 Transitional activities:

• LAPS-participating in physical activity
• SNACKS—having something to eat and drink
• RAPS—socializing with friends and staff members
• NAPS—relaxing and enjoying quiet time (meditations)

Both Academic and Culture:

• Local museum and zoo
• Bowling
• Local festival and community events
• Local government body in sessions
• Volunteer activity from a charitable organization

Major Responsibilities of Department:  Our main goal is to provide extended learning opportunities to students to support and meet the unique needs of ALL students. I focus on two major areas which are: 1) increase academic achievement; 2) decrease at-risk students by offering extended-day learning at school, and 3) increase parents' knowledge of before/after school program safe and learning-filled environment (raising awareness).