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WOODLAND PRIMARY 2008-2009. Project READY! For Kindergarten. School Improvement Goal:. School Mission Statement: To empower every person to become a self-directed, lifelong learner through a positive partnership of family , school, and community.
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WOODLAND PRIMARY 2008-2009 Project READY! For Kindergarten
School Improvement Goal: School Mission Statement:To empower everyperson tobecome a self-directed, lifelong learner through a positive partnership of family, school, and community. • #2 High Level of Family/Community Involvement
Project READY!..... Background • Funded by Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant • This multi-dimensional grant is providing learning and teaching materials, educational tools (toys/games), and parent training over a period of 4 years. (This is Year 1) • Classes Meet three times per year (Fall, Winter, Spring) Families attend all three sessions to extend learning and support.
More Background…….. • Each session’s activities focus on aspects of what children need to know to be ready for Kindergarten. • Sessions Facilitated by WPS Staff and local Pre-School Staff • Families arrive and share a meal – the first of which was prepared/served by a local volunteer group.
“Projecto LISTO!” • First of three sessions was held on October 16th • 33 families attended this session (along with their children, over 75 people present) • English and Spanish families are included – with translation and child care provided. • This program is for EVERY Family!
Family Tool Kits Each Tool Kit comes with: • A notebook that each family brings to a session. • Various Educational Toys • An age-appropriate book.