Fall 2013 The After School Programs

It's been a while since I posted here but we have been pretty busy since school began.  First off, I can't believe it is already November!  I believe the last time I posted here it was 85 degrees outside, and now....brrrrrr... it's chilly out!  We are just heating up here at the After-school Programs at Gregory, Hazel, Washington, and Pleasantdale.

Since we began on September 9th, we have added various special activities and have invited very special visitors.   This is all on top of our basic programming staples which include; homework time (Power Hour), board games, gym activities, sport competitions, and arts & crafts.

As you can see, we were privileged to have the West Orange Fire Department AND West Orange Police Department visit to discuss various safety topics! In acknowledgement of Spanish Heritage month we asked West Orange's "Arts For Kids" to come and run special Latin music/dance workshops.   We are also working with a couple of members of Americorp, and together, we are coordinating community service projects.  Their first project was to plant over 150 flower blubs at Pleasantdale Elementary School and Gregory Elementary School.

Special Thanks to our wonderful associates and friends for helping our programs flourish;
Michele Thompson at Gregory Elementary School, Joanne Pollara at Pleasantdale, Ed Acevedo at Hazel Elementary, and Marie DeMaio at Washington School.

Coming Up:
Thanksgiving Activities and Parties
Late Fall Talent Shows
Holiday Parties
Magic Shows with Great Scott
Robotics with Minds In Motion
Basketball Site vs. Site Competition in March