2009-2010 Annual Report - Family Network

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ASAP)
WHO WE SERVE/WHAT WE OFFER:
The After School Activity Program (ASAP) program completed its sixth successful year
of providing high quality after school and before school care for District 112 students.
We are grateful to North Shore District 112 for this unique collaboration and for the
district’s continued support for ASAP’s homes, first at Wayne
Thomas, and now at Oak Terrace and Indian Trail
Schools.
ASAP provides a to notch program
with a homelike environment, where caring and
involved staff provide academic help, enrichment
activities, active play and
time for free choice.
As an extension of
the school day, we
expand learning
time for students
by construc-
tively filling the
after school hours
which are often spent
idle, or even unsuper-
vised. High parent and student
satisfaction confirms the program is reaching its goals
– one child at a time.
Afterschool Matters
The daughter of a hard-working single mom who attends school at
night, Emma joined ASAP in third grade.
Emma demonstrated great potential, but her poor behavior present-
ed a challenge for staff and students. Extremely verbal and engaging,
she used her skills to distract and disrupt others. Homework time at
ASAP was particularly difficult.
During her first year, ASAP teachers made a concerted effort to de-
velop strong relationships with Emma. In addition, staff checked her
backpack for homework and established daily communication with her
teacher to make sure her work was completed.
When Emma spoke of not being liked at home, and acted angry with
her absent father, ASAP staff identified another area for help. Emma was
given special jobs to bolster her self esteem and to give her feelings
of accomplishment. Teachers also channeled her power as a leader to
positive outlets to help her set an example for other children.
At the close of fifth grade, Emma had become an ASAP star. Her
teachers reported academic success and homework time had become
productive and focused. She developed friendships and had become a
positive leader for the students and a trusted ally for staff.
The ASAP program provided more than after school care for Emma,
it gave her a home where she developed social and life skills. ASAP is
proud to be a part of this success story.
ASAP STAFF—BOBBIE HINDEN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Oak Terrace: Ralph Brock, Site Coordinator • Elva Garcia, Teacher • Brenda Ramirez, Teacher • Betsy Colon, Teacher •
Kaylee Longest, Teacher • Janine Cangialosi, Teacher Before School, Maria Sorrentino
Indian Trail: Nancy Telling, Site Coordinator • Hilary Johnson, Teacher •Katelin Schrero, Teacher