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Lights On Afterschool
Kansas Lights the Trail
Fall 21st CCLC Announcement
New Grant Opportunities
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Topeka-KS, Governor Sam Brownback proclaims
October 18, 2012 as Lights on Afteschool Day in Kansas. l |
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KEN Hosts LOA
Mulvane Art Musuem | |
Topeka-KS, The Kansas Enrichment Network hosted a LOA celebration of the arts in Topeka with an Open House for youth, parents, legislators, and city leaders in the ArtLab at the Washburn Mulvane Art Museum on October 18, 2012. Programs, students, and parents rallied together to raise awareness about the importance of quality Afterschool programs with local civic leaders. Watch a clip from the event as aired on WIBW. |
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Congressman Yoder Attends YMCA
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Crestview Elementary YMCA Afterschool Program
Shawnee Mission, KS
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JCPD: Theater in the Park LOA Event | |
Dino Dig
Overland Park, KS |
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LOA: IPad Night | |
Great Bend, KS
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STEMworks Database | |
Be a Part of STEMworks Database
Change the Equation (CTEq) is inviting any science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning programs including Afterschool and school-based programs to apply for inclusion in the STEMworks database of exemplary programs.
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Listen to the 'Godfather of Afterschool' | |
At the Afterschool for All Challenge, Dr. Terry Peterson, director of the Afterschool and Community Learning Network and the Afterschool Alliance board chair, sat down with Development Without Limits Executive Director Eric Gurna to talk about the vital role Afterschool plays in the larger educational picture. Click here to listen to the podcast of Dr. Peterson.
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Mock Student Elections |
KASB encourages schools to participate in the 2012 My Voice National Student Mock Elections. The purpose of the National Student Mock Election is to educate students about the duties of citizenship and to inspire them to exercise their right to vote. The 2012 My Voice National Student Mock Election will take place on Nov. 1, 2012. Students will be able to start voting on Thurs. Oct. 25, 2012. The mock ballots will include candidates for President, U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as key national topics and social issues. Through combined efforts with the Pearson Foundation My Voice initiative, the classroom curriculum will be supported by a new media project to survey students on issues of national importance leading up to the federal and state 2012 elections, Register Now! |
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Youth Conference Spring 2013 |
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Without Limits
This spring, nearly 2,000 students and practitioners will gather to explore how youth along with educators, policy makers, and community leaders can make a real-world change at Without Limits. This 2013 National Service-Learning ConferenceŽ is hosted by the National Youth Leadership Council in partnership with Earth Force. |
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Professional Development | | |
Webinars:
Every school year one in 10 kindergarten and first grade students will miss a month or more of school.
Integrating Common Core curriculum into English Language programs
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Additional Grants | |
Due to Hurricane Sandy
Deadline Extended Until Nov. 5, 2012
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Education, Social Services, and Healthcare
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Serving the Needs of Children with Disabilities
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Toolbox for Education Grants |
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Dear Afterschool Advocates,
The month of October has been exciting as great partners from across the state have held Lights On Afterschool events. Thank you to all who hosted a program event, to our partners on the Santa Fe Trail who allowed us to promote our "Kansas Afterschool Lights the Trail," and to our many other friends who brought attention in their own way to the importance of afterschool and expanded learning time (ELO). More details of Kansas events will follow in this newsletter and next month's. Thank you for all you do for children and youth! Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our website www.kansasenrichment.net to see pictures and videos.
Afterschool an education issue:
Quality programs accelerate student achievement through the ABCs - Attendance: students are more likely to come to school; Behavior: students behave better; and Coursework: students do better in school. We need Afterschool.
Afterschool is an economic issue:
This is an opportune time to expose students to careers and teach them skills that can unlock doors to future career prospects and prevent dropping out. Afterschool keeps children/youth in school and prevents dropping out. We need Afterschool. Business and industry need afterschool programs.
Afterschool is a family issue:
Children and youth need to be in safe, friendly, engaging environments while caretakers are engaged at work or seeking work. We need Afterschool.
A special thank you to Claudia Conner and Kevyn Gero in my office who worked tirelessly to prepare for Lights On! Your work is genuinely appreciated.
Happy Lights On Afterschool!
Marcia Dvorak, Director
"In today's knowledge economy, America's standard school day and year are simply too short to provide our students with the time and resources they need to earn a well-rounded, world-class education. Afterschool programs can provide a safe and engaging place where children can be productive after the school day ends. ... Lights on Afterschool celebrates schools serving as community centers and shines a spotlight on programs that give kids greater academic and extracurricular opportunities." US Secretary of Education Arny Duncan |
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Lights on Afterschool Events
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Kansas Afterschool Lights the Trail
On October 18, 2012, stakeholders from across Kansas and the nation came together to celebrate Lights on Afterschool. To commemorate Kansas Enrichment Network's tenth anniversary, the Network hosted a special state-wide campaign to celebrate Afterschool across the entire state. This year's event highlighted the impact Afterschool and Expanded Learning has on Kansas children, families, and communities by showcasing programs along the Santa Fe Trail across the entire state of Kansas in an effort to raise awareness about expanded learning and quality afterschool programs.
Follow the trail of Afterschool in Kansas...
Leavenworth-October 18, 2012, Horizon Kids Program located at David Brewer Elementary School participated in a Western Fair. Students wore western attire in celebration of frontier days and participated in games, crafts, music, and face painting by LuLu Bell the Clown. Kim Hund, Director-Horizon Kids, kim.hund@usd453.org,
(913) 240-1638.
Olathe/KS City Metro-Approximately 1,200 students in Johnson County Afterschool programs participated in "The Theatre in the Park" Lights on Afterschool events. Students attending Shawnee Mission Schools participated on October 12, 2012. Afterschool groups from Desoto and Gardner school districts attended October 19, 2012. During the Lights On events, youth were engaged in hands-on exploration such as Dino Dig/Sidewalk Chalk, Nature Bingo, Craft, and Tie-Dye Stations. Students watched live demonstrations using rockets during the Captain of Industries' Rocket Show, and danced in the DJ Dance area. In addition, they ran an obstacle course and uncovered clues in a Scavenger Hunt. KS City Metro area programs participated in a Chinese Cultural event, Fall Bash and Pumpkin Splash. Pam Watkins, Director-KCYMCA, PamWatkins@KansasCityYMCA.org (913) 345-9622 or nickfleeman@kansascityymca.org
McPherson-October 26, 2012, approximately thirty students who participate in the YMCA Afterschool program worked with a local University-level art student to create original pieces of artwork for a Gallery Walk and Open House at the McPherson Public Library. Eddie Reeder, Director-McPherson-YMCA, eddiereeder@ymca-mrc.org, (620) 241-0363
Great Bend-Sept, 2012- Family IPad Computer Night-2nd graders demonstrated how they take Accelerator Reader assessments on IPads during their school day. Parents participated by taking sample 2nd grade AR tests and were taught how to retrieve their child's AR reports. Phil Heeke, Principal-21stCCLC, phil.heeke@usd428.net (620) 793-1500
Hugoton-October 12, 2012, Fall Fun and Football! Seventy-seven students who participate in the ELD (Extended Learning Day) program went to Meile Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Prior to their visit, students spent time during Afterschool studying maize, pumpkins, and baking bread. Students participated in a tailgate party before the Hugoton vs. Pratt football game. During halftime, sixth grade students read a statement about their Afterschool programs and lit-up their LOA glow-in-the-dark bracelets in celebration of Lights on Afterschool. Melissa Norton, Director-ELD Program, mnorton@usd210.org, (620) 544-4376.
Garden City-Hosted an Open House and Site Tour. Chad Knight, Director-YMCA, gckymca.ceo@gmail.com 620-275-1199.
Liberal-Hosted an Open House andSsite Tour. Sheri King- Director, Sheri.king@usd480.net
Elkhart-Oct 18, 2012, Elementary and Middle school students and families shared a fun evening cooking and eating together during an evening of Family Cooking Demonstrations. Peggy Horton-Director, phorton@usd218.org620-697-2193
On behalf of the children and youth of Kansas and the Kansas Enrichment Network, we would like to thank these programs and all others who brought to light the importance of Expanded Learning opportunities. The work you do on a daily basis is making a huge impact on families and strengthening our communiities across Kansas.
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New Grant Opportunities | | |
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Champions for Healthy Kids Grant
Through the Champions for Healthy Kids program, the General Mills Foundation will award 50 grants of $10,000 to organizations working to improve nutrition and physical fitness behaviors for youth (ages 2-18). SPARK is a model program for this grant and can provide the resources you need to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
Eligibility: Schools, Afterschool programs, Daycares, Community-based Organization & Government Agencies
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 3, 2012
Next Steps:
1. Click here for more information and to access the grant application.
2. Contact SPARK at 1-800-SPARK PE or spark@sparkpe.org. A Program Consultant will ask you a few questions, learn about your current program, and listen to your vision for improving nutrition and physical fitness behaviors in your program. Together, we'll create a program that will WORK and LAST.
Good luck!
The SPARK Programs
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21st CCLC Announcement! | | |
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Fall Grant Competition
KSDE will be holding a fall 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC) competition. 21st CCLC grants fund out of school time programs that provide students with opportunities for academic enrichment as well as a broad array of other activities (art, drama, counseling, recreation, technology, etc.).
The Request for Application (RFA) will be posted on the KSDE website by November 1st (http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=349). Qualifying applicants must serve students who attend a school with a 40% or higher free/reduced lunch population. This is a five year grant. The minimum award is for $50,000 per year, with no maximum limit per year. The application will be due by December 13th.
Due to the ESEA Waiver, schools that extend their regular day, week or year may use Kansas 21st CCLC funds to supplement activities during the regular school day.
Applicant webinars will be held on November 8th and November 13th. Specific information regarding the webinars can be found in the RFA. Contact Christine Macy at cmacy@ksde.org or 785-296-3287 with questions. |
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New Grant Opportunities | | |
Road Runners Club of America: Kids Run the Nation Fund
Elmentary & Middle School Running Clubs
$500.00-$1,000.00
Foundation for Rural Education & Development: 2012 Technology Grants
FISKARS: 2013 Project Orange Thumb
Garden Makeovers
$5,000.00 cash & tools
AAUW: Community Action Grants
Whole Foods: School Garden Grants Program
Eligible to any program who did not receive a
grant in Spring 2012
LeadingAge
Expanding the World of Possibilities for Aging
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