Session II
Visions Program
Nov. 9 - Dec. 22
Wow, the first session flew by so quickly! During session 1 our students were introduced to lots of games with Mrs. Molesworth in our Monday Games Galore
workshop. We definitely have a few expert players of Sequence, Yahtzee and Rat-a-Tat Cat! Mr. Bell taught several eager students the basics of karate including: how to fall without hurting oneself, blocking, kicking, the cat stance, as well as the importance of stretching before and after physical activity. Our students also had a great art experience with Mr. Doszkocs as they explored pastels, watercolors and sculpture during Visions of Art.
They watched examples of each medium in slideshows and then participated in a handson art experience. It was great fun for all!
We have big plans for session II. We will continue to support your children with homework café and offer enrichment workshops that include Fabric Fun, Indoor/Outdoor Activities and Crafts and Cooking. We hope to see you this session at Visions! The Visions program at Westshire is meant to provide quality afterschool enrichment activities for Kindergarteners- 5th graders. The after school time begins with attendance, a healthy snack, and we talk about what the kids have to look forward to for the day. Every day, we separate in to groups for our Homework Cafe and reading time for an hour or so. The Kindergarteners working on their letters and number along with hands on bulding with legos and assorted games. The first graders work usually on their math skills homework and get assistance with their reading skills with our visiting Dartmouth College students- who come daily- along with our dedicated staff members. Second graders thru fifth graders visit the school library and work on their homework and a required 20 minutes of reading while there. We all gather together after Homework Cafe time for our planned monthy activities time, all subjects are covered (P.E., art, community service, social studies, science, music, dance, reading, math, etc.). The Westshire setting is small and family-like. We work together to accomplish many things. We like to display our arts and crafts for everyone who visits our school to see and appreciate. The Visions program runs year round, except for on school vacations (ask about our summer program), Monday-Wednesday from 3-5:45pm, and on Thursday from 1:45-5:45pm . We have different enrichment activities every day and because of the small setting, we are able to plan monthly themes. Some students come once or twice a week, and some come everyday. The Visions coordinator works hard to enlist community members, teachers, and highschool students to present and their special areas of interest, talent, and expertice to share with the students. Some of the activities that students have enjoyed at the Westshire Visions After School program are; outdoor nature walks, gym games, open art studio, bingo night, cooking projects, scrapbooking, jewelry making, local town library visits, fitness workshops, pot luck dinners with parents, and much more! When possible, we bring students into the community to learn first hand about jobs and activities around the area. The Visions program offers wonderful opportunities for students to grow and learn about so many different things. It provides homework, reading, and social help to students, and assists many families with afterschool supervision. We are very fortunate that we are able to offer these opportunities for the children of our town. Session 2 registration and information packetsWestshire Elementary School For more information please contact Tammy MacQueen , Visions Program Director at 603-353-4321 x108.
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