WELCOME BACK, Siwanoy Students!
How many books did you read this summer? Please submit your reading total today!
Remember, for every 10 books you read over the summer, Siwanoy will contribute one book to Amazing Afternoons -- an after-school enrichment and academic support program for Mount Vernon's Edward Williams Elementary School.
Thanks for participating in Siwanoy's 2011 Summer Challenge!
How many books did you read this summer? Please submit your reading total today!
Remember, for every 10 books you read over the summer, Siwanoy will contribute one book to Amazing Afternoons -- an after-school enrichment and academic support program for Mount Vernon's Edward Williams Elementary School.
Thanks for participating in Siwanoy's 2011 Summer Challenge!
An Amazing Afternoons moment
What is the Amazing Afternoons Program?
Amazing Afternoons offers kids a safe, fun and nurturing after-school experience. Though the kids who participate in the program live just a few miles away from you, their community is challenged by poverty and disadvantage. Four out of five kids at Mount Vernon's Edward Williams Elementary School live in poverty. A significant number of their families are homeless. Amazing Afternoons currently helps 125 first to fifth grade students.
The kids start their “Amazing Afternoon” with a nutritious snack. Then they break into small groups for homework help and reading support. After that, they move to scheduled gym activities or other fun things, including arts and crafts, visual and graphic arts, dance, games, puzzles, computer games, story-telling and writing. Fridays are reserved for special activities such as sports clinics, arts workshops, performing arts, trips and special group projects such as a talent show, newspaper clubs, and community service activities.
Amazing Afternoons gives these kids many of the things you probably take for granted: healthy food to eat...a safe place to learn, make friends, and have fun...and the confidence and leadership skills needed to be successful grown ups!
The kids start their “Amazing Afternoon” with a nutritious snack. Then they break into small groups for homework help and reading support. After that, they move to scheduled gym activities or other fun things, including arts and crafts, visual and graphic arts, dance, games, puzzles, computer games, story-telling and writing. Fridays are reserved for special activities such as sports clinics, arts workshops, performing arts, trips and special group projects such as a talent show, newspaper clubs, and community service activities.
Amazing Afternoons gives these kids many of the things you probably take for granted: healthy food to eat...a safe place to learn, make friends, and have fun...and the confidence and leadership skills needed to be successful grown ups!
How do I join Siwanoy's 2011
Summer Reading Challenge?
This year's challenge is simple. We're asking you to set your own reading goals, choose your own books, and track your own progress. Print out the challenge form below to help you!
Share your goals with your parents. And share your favorite reads with your friends and classmates on the "Your Friend Recommends" section of this website.
At the end of the summer, beginning on Tuesday, September 6th, log onto SiwanoySummerReading.com and submit your reading total. For every ten books you read, Siwanoy will contribute one book to the Amazing Afternoons program!
At our first Siwanoy Town Meeting in September, we'll celebrate our success and recognize everyone who participated in the 2011 Challenge.
Have a good summer, and happy reading!
Share your goals with your parents. And share your favorite reads with your friends and classmates on the "Your Friend Recommends" section of this website.
At the end of the summer, beginning on Tuesday, September 6th, log onto SiwanoySummerReading.com and submit your reading total. For every ten books you read, Siwanoy will contribute one book to the Amazing Afternoons program!
At our first Siwanoy Town Meeting in September, we'll celebrate our success and recognize everyone who participated in the 2011 Challenge.
Have a good summer, and happy reading!
Welcome back! Hope you had a great summer.
