Thursday, February 7, 2008

SACRAMENTO START

Inside Look at SACRAMENTO START

The Mission:
START believes that children should be given every opportunity to be successful. START fosters enthusiasm for learning by engaging children in fun literacy-focused activities. In a safe and caring environment, START expands the school day and supports district goals.

The Vision:
Sacramento START is a public/private collaboration that is working to build the capacity of all children to succeed academically and socially while reconnecting families and neighborhoods with their schools.

START‘s 3 ½ Daily Components:

1. Academic Support
Homework Assistant
Daily Math Review
Daily Language Review
Journal Writing
KidzLit
KidzMath
I Station
Math Steps

2. Recreation
Speed Stacking
Dodge Ball
4 Square
Kickball
Soccer
Tennis
Flag Football
Chess& Checkers
Softball
Track and Field
Basketball
SPARKS

½. AmeriCorps
Nutrition
5 A DAY PowerPlay
School Gardens
Fitness Activities
3. Enrichment
Science
Geography
Art
Dance
Drama
Cultures/ Countries
Holidays
Cooking/Baking
Animals/Insects
History
CLUBS

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