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Dear Parents,

              I am pleased to share with you the exciting clubs and activities we have put together for our Stella Niagara students this year.  The teachers have really outdone themselves!  Every student can find something to do, and most grade levels have an option available each day Monday through Thursday.  There are also daily supervised study halls.  So if you have a child that needs some extra help with their school work or has a very busy home schedule, it may be a good idea to enroll your child in these sessions.

            Please keep in mind those teachers who act as instructors in the after-school program are very aware of the various sports’ teams that practice throughout the school year.  If your child is a member of a sport’s team but still has an interest in joining an after-school club, please enroll your child with a notation to the teacher explaining when the child will begin attending sessions.  Since instructors in the after-school program are responsible for the children in their club, it is necessary for them to know who will be attending their sessions.

            Read the description of each activity carefully. Some activities do not run the entire fall session, others are offered every other week rather than every week.  Grade levels are listed for each activity and while we try to accommodate all children, class sizes are limited.  Prompt registration will give your child the best opportunity to participate in the sessions he/she is interested in joining.

            Teachers will escort their students outdoors, weather permitting, at the end of each session.  If for some reason, someone other than the usual care giver is picking up your child, please inform the instructor in writing of that fact.  Be sure to include the name of the person who will be picking up your child.  If you will be late arriving at the school to pick up your child, call Mrs Hyde in the school office to inform her, she will give the appropriate teacher the message.  Any child not picked up promptly (10 – 15 minutes after the club has ended); will be sent to extended care.  PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.                                          

            I hope that you will enjoy looking through the after-school brochure and that your child will find many interesting activities to join. Thank you for your support of this program; it is one of the many things that makes Stella Niagara Education Park a special place to attend school.

                                                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                                Susan Sinski                                                

                                                                                                                        After-school program coordinator

                                    After-school Clubs Registration Form

Student Name ___________________________________   Grade _________

List all activities in which the student expresses interest.

            ACTIVITY NAME                   INSTRUCTOR                       DAY

1. ______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________________

I give my child permission to participate in “After-school Clubs.”  I will see that my child has all the required materials/equipment for each activity chosen.  I will arrange for my child to be picked up in a timely manner after each activity.  I understand that if I am late my child will be sent to “Extended Care,” and that there is a charge for this service.

______________________________

         Parent/Guardian Signature

In case of emergency please contact me at______________________________

Vision, Mission and Philosophy of SNEP

VISION

Nurturing a child's heart, mind and body for life.

MISSION

The Mission of Stella Niagara Education Park is to instill in our students our Franciscan heritage in an academic atmosphere that nurtures them physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. This heritage is rooted in an understanding of the individual as unique, respected, and cherished. Stella Niagara Education Park is a community sharing a purpose and interest both in individual achievement and social responsibility.

PHILOSOPHY

In the context of a Christian environment, the student is nurtured and supported in the development of individual creative and intellectual abilities and God-given talents. Growth in personal faith, worship and values is integrated with a sense of social responsibility. Academic excellence is a hallmark of Stella Niagara Education Park's educational program. Meeting the needs of the student at each particular stage of growth provides the underlying structure of the educational program upon which the development of the student's academic skills, critical thinking, and decision-making processes and social skills is based. Fostering growth in self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-expression is fundamental to the structure of the program. At Stella Niagara Education Park parents are seen as the primary educators; it is only through this partnership with parents that the educational program is truly successful. Fostering an environment of sharing, caring, and respect among students, parents, faculty, administration, and support staff is of primary importance at Stella Niagara Education Park.

"STELLA PLUS" PROGRAM

The extra-curricular program at Stella Niagara Education Park strives to provide students with opportunities and experiences outside the classroom that develop and encourage individual talents and abilities, as well as offer enriching activities and new experiences that foster growth and development. These opportunities and experiences strive to attain the following:

·        Foster self-esteem and self-confidence

·        Encourage students to explore interests and develop innate talents

·        Motivate students to be the best they can be

·        Provide opportunities to develop leadership skills

·        Nurture the social development of students in multi-age and same-age groupings

·        Promote school spirit and loyalty

·        Encourage team spirit and collaboration among peers

·        Encourage interaction and cooperation between students and adults who moderate the extra-curricular activities

·        Provide a safe and joyful environment for learning.

Other After-school Activities

Music Program

Private music lessons are available in piano, guitar and voice. Interest in other instruments should be expressed to the program coordinator. Except for piano, students are asked to provide their own instruments.

Registration for private lessons is conducted annually and dates for recitals are published in the school calendar.

Chorus is available for interested students, the time and days of rehearsals will be announced each semester.

Each spring Stella Niagara Education Park sponsors a spring production under the direction of the music teacher/coordinator. The main goal of the production is to involve students in all aspects of the event: singing, acting, costumes, props, set design, staging, lighting and sound.

Extended Care Program

Stella Niagara Education Park offers extended care for students from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. daily on days the school is in full session. This program is a semi-structured environment that includes crafts, games, playground/gym activities (weather permitting), and quiet time for reading or homework. Daily snacks are offered to each student. An hourly fee is assessed for the Extended Care Program and is paid weekly to the supervisor of the program.

Guidelines stating the specifics of the Extended Care Program and procedures for registering, student pick-up, payment and emergency information are published in the annual mailing at the beginning of the school year. Parents interested in more information should contact the school office.

General Information

After-school Activities

·        The included Registration Form must be filled out in order for a student to be enrolled in an after-school activity.

·        Due to the limited class size of after-school activities, enrollment will be filled on a first come basis.

·        All activities will meet on the assigned day at the designated time unless the instructor otherwise notifies students.

·        If an activity is going to be cancelled due to instructor illness, weather or other unforeseen circumstances, parents of students in grades Pre-K to grade 3 will be notified by phone of the cancellation. Older students (grades 4-8) will go home on the bus or with their usual ride. If any student in grades 4-8 needs to contact a parent about a schedule change, that student will need to inform the office.

·        Students are expected to report to their designated instructor on time and with all required equipment.  Unprepared students will not be allowed to participate in the activity for that day.

·        Instructors for the After-school Activities are not responsible for the children after the activity has finished for the day.  It is the responsibility of each parent to see that their child is picked up in a timely manner at the designated time.

·        If a child is NOT PICKED UP IN A TIMELY MANNER, that child will be sent to extended care where he/she will remain until a parent/ guardian arrives.  A FEE is assessed for this service.

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After-school Clubs Registration Form

Student Name ___________________________________   Grade _________

List all activities in which the student expresses interest.

            ACTIVITY NAME                   INSTRUCTOR                       DAY

1. ______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________________

I give my child permission to participate in “After-school Clubs.”  I will see that my child has all the required materials/equipment for each activity chosen.  I will arrange for my child to be picked up in a timely manner after each activity.  I understand that if I am late my child will be sent to “Extended Care,” and that there is a charge for this service.

______________________________

         Parent/Guardian Signature

In case of emergency please contact me at______________________________

Dear Parents,

              It’s hard to believe but we’re beginning another new school year.  I am pleased to share with you the exciting clubs and activities we have put together for our Stella Niagara students this year.  The teachers have really outdone themselves!  Every student can find something to do, and most grade levels have an option available each day Monday through Thursday.  There are also daily supervised study halls.  So if you have a child that needs some extra help with their school work or has a very busy home schedule, it may be a good idea to enroll your child in these sessions.

            Please keep in mind those teachers who act as instructors in the after-school program are very aware of the various sports’ teams that practice throughout the school year.  If your child is a member of a sport’s team but still has an interest in joining an after-school club, please enroll your child with a notation to the teacher explaining when the child will begin attending sessions.  Since instructors in the after-school program are responsible for the children in their club, it is necessary for them to know who will be attending their sessions.

            Read the description of each activity carefully. Some activities do not run the entire fall session, others are offered every other week rather than every week.  Grade levels are listed for each activity and while we try to accommodate all children, class sizes are limited.  Prompt registration will give your child the best opportunity to participate in the sessions he/she is interested in joining.

            Teachers will escort their students outdoors, weather permitting, at the end of each session.  If for some reason, someone other than the usual care giver is picking up your child, please inform the instructor in writing of that fact.  Be sure to include the name of the person who will be picking up your child.  If you will be late arriving at the school to pick up your child, call Mrs Hyde in the school office to inform her, she will give the appropriate teacher the message.  Any child not picked up promptly (10 – 15 minutes after the club has ended); will be sent to extended care.  PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.                                          

            I hope that you will enjoy looking through the after-school brochure and that your child will find many interesting activities to join. Thank you for your support of this program; it is one of the many things that makes Stella Niagara Education Park a special place to attend school.

                                                                                                Sincerely,

                                                                                                Susan Sinski

                                          After-school program coordinator

PS – Registration forms are due by September 12^th.           

·        Encourage students to explore interests and develop innate talents

              extra- curricular activities

·   The included Registration Form must be filled out in order for a student to be enrolled in an after-  school activity.

·    Due to the limited class size of after-school activities, enrollment will be filled on a first come basis.