PLEASE COMPLETE… Each spring, 21st CCLC and LEAP funded Extended Learning Programs conduct a Parent/Guardian Survey to check the progress of each of the programs. We will have iPads set up each day for parents to complete the 13-question survey when you pick-up your child(ren). Please be sure to take a moment to complete this to ensure our program continues … Read More

Our February calendar…Please do not forget that the school has a 12:00 dismissal on Friday, February 22nd and there will be no Afterschool Enrichment Program. Source

For the last couple of weeks our students have been making Valentine cards for individuals who receive Meals on Wheels. We feel it important for students participate in community outreach projects to promote goodwill, volunteerism, and empathy. Source

The Mood Meter One thing we are promoting in our enrichment program in Social & Emotional Learning. Tuesday, we discussed The Mood Meter. The Mood Meter is designed to help us learn to recognize emotions, in ourselves and others, with increasing subtlety and to develop strategies for regulating (or managing) those emotions. https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/the-mood-meter-a-tool-for-developing-greater-self-awareness-and-awareness-of-others/ Source

Who knew you could make snow out of baking soda and conditioner? Ms. Patty did! Yes, that is right we made snow Monday during the enrichment program. It was gooey! It was messy! AND, it was AWESOME! Source

Did you know that sewing is one of the top 30 skills needed for survival? Ms. Linda began a series on February 7th that will combine Life Skills (Survival), Codes, and Quilting…have I piqued your interest? The students were very engaged and cannot wait to see what she brings next. Source

The enrichment program created its own charter last fall. Ms. A revisited the charter, asked students what they liked about the charter, where they felt they were doing well, and what they would like to change. Our students are so AMAZING! They are thoughtful, kind, caring, and their answers were wonderful! The new charter is AWESOME! Source

February has been an exciting time for the enrichment program. Ms. Patty kicked the month off with information about “Snowflake Bentley”…comes to find out there are two snowflakes alike. Source

Jamie Lawson, Unicoi County Health Department, holds Run Club each Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Everyone’s weekly goal is to run (or walk) at least one mile each week with a long term goal of running the 5k Fun Run at the end of the school year. Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate with their children. Source

At the end of the day a favorite activity of the students is Magna Tiles…they are only limited by their imagination. Source