20152016

Early Childhood Education

Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Project Success

StatePreschoolProgram

OurVisionforStudentSuccess

OurpreschoolchildrenwillentertheK12systemreadytomeetorexceedgrade
level standards. Our preschool children will engage in highquality learning
experiences in a positive and caring environment in which diversity (cultural,
linguistic, individual interests and abilities) is respected. Meaningful parent
involvement is actively fostered, as parents play an integral role in their childs
educational experience. Preschool children and families will build positive
relationshipsanddevelopskillsthatwillenablethemtotransitiontokindergarten
withconfidenceandsuccess.

PRESCHOOLPROGRAMLOCATIONSANDSCHEDULES

StatePreschoolProgramLocationsandSchedules
(AllSitesProvidePreschoolMondaythroughFridayfollowingtheNMUSDElementarySchoolCalendar)

CollegeParkPreschool

2380NotreDameRoad

CostaMesa,CA92626

(714)4247960

Principal:JulieMcCormick
OfficeHours:7:30am4:00pm
PreschoolSessions:8:00am11:00am
11:45am2:45pm

PaularinoPreschool

1060Paularino

CostaMesa,CA92626

(714)4247950

Principal:AmyNagy
OfficeHours:7:30am4:00pm
PreschoolSessions:8:00am11:00am
11:45am2:45pm

ReaPreschool

601HamiltonStreet

CostaMesa,CA92627

(949)5156895

Principal:Dr.KalimRayburn

OfficeHours:7:30am4:00pm
PreschoolSessions:8:15am11:15am

12:00pm3:00pm

WhittierPreschool

1800WhittierAvenue

CostaMesa,CA92627

(949)5156819
Principal:ScottWilcox

OfficeHours:7:30am4:00pm
PreschoolSession:8:00am11:00am
11:45am2:45pm

KillybrookePreschool

3155KillybrookeLane

CostaMesa,CA92626

(714)4247945

Principal:LorieHoggard

OfficeHours:7:30am4:00pm
PreschoolSessions:8:15am11:15am

12:00pm3:00pm

PomonaPreschool
2051PomonaAvenue
CostaMesa,CA92627
(949)5156645
Principal:MeganBrown
OfficeHours:7:30am4:00pm
PreschoolSessions:8:00am11:00am

11:45am2:45pm

SonoraPreschool

966SonoraRoad

CostaMesa,CA92626
(714)4247955
Principal:ChristineAnderson
OfficeHours:7:30am4:00pm
PreschoolSessions:8:00am11:00am

11:45am2:45pm

WilsonPreschool

801W.WilsonStreet

CostaMesa,CA92627

(949)5156828
Principal:JuliePerron

OfficeHours:7:30am4:00pm
PreschoolSessions:8:15am11:15am

12:00pm3:00pm

TuitionBased
PreschoolProgram

TUITIONPRESCHOOLPROGRAMLOCATIONANDSCHEDULE
(AllSitesProvidePreschoolMondaythroughFridayfollowingtheNMUSDElementarySchool
Calendar)
InadditiontotheWednesdayEarlyDismissalsindicatedbelow,eachschoolsiteshasEarly
Dismissalsspecifictotheindividualschoolcalendar.Pleasereferto20152016schoolsite
calendarsforadditionalEarlyDismissaldates.

DavisPreschool

1050ArlingtonDrive

CostaMesa,CA92626

(714)4247930

Principal:ChristyFlores

OfficeHours:7:30a.m.4:00p.m.
PreschoolSession:8:00a.m.2:45p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00a.m.1:20p.m.

NewportCoastPreschool

6655RidgeParkRoad

NewportCoast,CA92657

(949)5156975

Principal:Dr.DuaneCox
OfficeHours:7:30a.m.4:00p.m.
PreschoolSession:8:05a.m.2:50p.m.
Wednesday:
8:05a.m.1:20p.m.

HarborViewPreschool
900GoldenrodAvenue

CoronadelMar,CA92625

(949)5156940

Principal:Dr.ToddSchmidt

OfficeHours:7:30a.m.4:00p.m.
PreschoolSession:8:00a.m.2:45p.m.
Wednesday:
8:00a.m.1:20p.m.

NewportElementaryPreschool
1327W.BalboaBlvd.
NewportBeach,CA92660

(949)5156965
Principal:RichRodriguez
OfficeHours:7:30a.m.4:00p.m.
PreschoolSession:8:15a.m.3:00p.m.
Wednesday:
8:15a.m.1:00p.m.

NMUSDPreschoolProgramPhilosophy

Webelievethatahighqualitypreschoolprogramprovideschildrenwithabroadrange
ofexperiencestodevelopageappropriateskillsinsocialemotional,language,literacy,
cognitive,andmotordevelopmentaldomains.

We believe that developmentally appropriate practice is purposeful, playful, and

planned.

We believe that every child should experience preschool as a place with caring adults
whoarefullyengagedwithchildrenslearningthroughouttheinstructionalday.

We believe that families are important in the educational process and we strive to
engageallfamiliesinmeaningfulpartnershipsandrespectfultwowaycommunication.

WerecognizetheCaliforniaPreschoolLearningFoundationsandCurricularFrameworks
(SocialEmotionalDevelopment,LanguageandLiteracy,EnglishLanguageDevelopment,
andMathematics)asourroadmapinplanninginstructiontobuildastrongfoundation
forkindergartenentry.Avarietyofindividual,smallgroup,andwholegroupactivitiesis
usedtobuildthesefoundations.

Werecognizethedynamicnatureofcurriculumdevelopmentandarecommittedto
alignmentwithCommonCoreStateStandardstoensurekindergartenreadiness.

Weutilizeresearchbasedcurriculaandapproaches(HoughtonMifflinPreK,Hampton
Brown Avenues, and the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early
LearningCSEFEL)toplaninstructionalactivitiesthatwillsupportthedevelopmentof
ageappropriateskills,asoutlinedintheCaliforniaPreschoolLearningFoundations.

Webelievethatinformationgainedfromclassroomassessmentsofindividualchildren
shouldbeusedtoplanforinstruction.

We are committed to the inclusion of children with special needs with their typically
developingpeersatourpreschoolsites.

Wearecommittedtocontinualprofessionalgrowthforallpreschoolstaffaswestrive
tolearnandgrowasnewresearchispublishedinthefieldofearlychildhoodeducation.

ProgramGoalsandObjectives

Itisourgoaltoprovidedevelopmentallyappropriateactivitiesandcurriculumthatencourage
optimumdevelopmentoflanguage,literacy,cognitiveskills,socialemotionaldevelopment,and
motorskillsforeverychild.Eachaspectoftheprogramprovideslearningexperiencesforyour
children. We plan the schedule, transitions and activities very carefully. Integrated into the
program is a balance between quiet and active play as well as childinitiated and teacher
directedactivities.Listedbelowareexamplesofhowweaccomplishourgoalsandobjectives.

Insideandoutsideenvironmentsaredesignedtomeetthedevelopmentalneedsofthe
children;theseenvironmentsareinvitingandpromotecreativity,explorationand
growthforthewholechild.
Languagedevelopmentiscontinuallyenhancedasstudentsareexposedtoincreasingly
complexgrammaticalstructuresandexpandedvocabularythroughlanguagerich
interactionswithteachers,staffandstudents.
EnglishlanguageandduellanguagelearnersareprovidedimmersionintotheEnglish
languagethroughoutourdailyactivities,routinesandinteractionswithEnglishspeakers
whoserveaslanguagerolemodels.ThegoalofEnglishLanguageDevelopment
instructionistohelpthechildrenachieveproficiencyinEnglish.
Beginningliteracyskillsaredevelopedthroughavarietyofactivitiesfocusingonthe
developmentofphonologicalawareness,phonemicawarenessandalphabet
knowledge.Theseactivitiesinclude:rhymes,fingerplays,readaloudsandbeginning
writingactivities.
Classroomcurriculumincludesliterature,music,science,math,artandsensory
activities,reflectingthevariousculturesofthechildreninourprogramandthe
developmentalstagesofpreschoolers.
Developmentofselfhelpskills(dressingself,takingcareoftoiletneeds,communicating
needs,likes/dislikesandindependenceatmealtimes)areintegratedthroughoutthe
schoolday.
Socialandemotionalproficiencyisdevelopedthroughactivitieswhichdevelop
increasedattentiontotasks,communicatinginwaysthataresociallyacceptableto
peersandadults,sharingtoysandfollowingschoolrulesandroutines.
Fineandgrossmotorskillsaredevelopedthroughavarietyofactivitiesincluding:
running,jumping,ridingtricycles,hopping,throwingaball,dancing,holdingandusingof
pencils,crayons,scissors,paint,brushes,andpouringofliquidsfromcontainers.

ProfessionalDevelopmentDays20152016

Dates
July2015

August27,
2015

GroupIncluded
ECEDirector
PreschoolTeachers
TeacherAssistants
StudentAssistants
Offeredonmultipledates
toallstaffwhohavenot
participatedinaCLASS
training
ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers
TeacherAssistants
StudentAssistants

August28,
2015

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers
TeacherAssistants
StudentAssistants

August31,
2015

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers
TeacherAssistants
StudentAssistants

Items/TopicsCovered

Cost
Hourlypayfor
participatingPreschool
teachers
TeacherAssistants
StudentAssistants
Upto18ofeach

IntroductiontothePreK
CLASStrainingwill
examinethestructureof
theCLASStool,its
varioususes,andthe
importanceofeffective
teacherchildinteractions.
CaliforniaPreschool
LearningFoundationand
Frameworks
HowtousetheCalifornia
PreschoolLearning
Foundationsand
CurriculumFramework
documentstosupport
curriculumplanningand
intentionalinstruction.
DesiredResults
DevelopmentalProfile

Indepthtrainingon
collectingassessment
evidenceandmeaningful
useofassessmentresults
toinforminstruction.

ProfessionalLearning
Communitiestraining
willintroduceEarly
EducatorstothePLC
process.
howtocollaboratively
analyzedata
targetedlessonsand
instructionalstrategies
howtouse
documentation,
evidenceandcollective
inquirytomeetthe
diverseneedsofour
youngestlearners.

Hourlypayfor:
15TeacherAssistants
15StudentAssistants

Hourlypayfor:
15TeacherAssistants
15StudentAssistants

Hourlypayfor:
15TeacherAssistants
15StudentAssistants

September
16,2015

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers

October21,
2015

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers

Fall2015

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers
TeacherAssistants
StudentAssistants

November
2,
2015

January20,
2016

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers

February24,
2016

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers

CreatingElectronic
PortfoliosusingEvernote

Collectingandorganizing
DRDPevidencein
Electronicportfolios

None
MonthlyProfessional
Developmentwillbe
conductedduringthe
teacherworkday
(3:154:15)
DifferentiatedInstruction
None
inPreschool
MonthlyProfessional
Focuson:
Developmentwillbe
LanguageandLiteracy
conductedduringthe
MathematicConcepts
teacherworkday
(3:154:15)
OCDEECEConference
ConferenceRegistration
Fees
Substitutesforupto18
PreschoolTeachers
Dr.ErnieMendes
3PreschoolTeacher
Focuson:
substitutes
1. Effectiveengagement
Hourlypayfor:
withstudentsto
18TeacherAssistants6
increase
hours
achievement,and
18StudentAssistants
improvebehavior.
6hours
2. Buildingeffective
teams,andmanaging
challenging
personalities.
CSEFELCenteronthe
SocialandEmotional
FoundationsforEarly
Learning
Module1Promoting
ChildrensSuccess
Module2Social
EmotionalTeaching
Strategies

CSEFELCenteronthe
SocialandEmotional
FoundationsforEarly
Learning
Module2Social
EmotionalTeaching
Strategies

None
MonthlyProfessional
Developmentwillbe
conductedduringthe
teacherworkday
(3:154:15)

None
MonthlyProfessional
Developmentwillbe
conductedduringthe
teacherworkday
(3:154:15)

March16,
2015

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers

Spring2016

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers

May18,
2016

Ongoing
1Xper
month
September
2015June
2016

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers
TeacherAssistants
StudentAssistants

Ongoing
1Xper
month
September
2015June
2016

ECEDirector
ECECoordinator
PreschoolTeachers

CSEFELCenteronthe
None
SocialandEmotional
MonthlyProfessional
FoundationsforEarly
Developmentwillbe
Learning
conductedduringthe
Module3aandb
teacherworkday
DeterminingtheMeaning
(3:154:15)
ofChallengingBehavior
anddevelopingsupport
plans
ECESTEMConference
ConferenceRegistration

Fees
18PreschoolTeacher
Substitutes
COMPSAT
None
UsingCOMPSATto
MonthlyProfessional
advanceindependent
Developmentwillbe
professionaldevelopment
conductedduringthe
teacherworkday
(3:154:15)

MonthlyClassroomteam
1hourextrapayfor
PLCMeeting
TeacherAssistants

StudentAssistants

UtilizingthePLCProcess
toincorporate
formal/informal
assessmentstoinform
lessonplanningand
instruction
MonthlyTeacher
CollaborationPLC
Meetings

UtilizingthePLCProcess
toincorporate
formal/informal
assessmentstoinform
lessonplanningand
instruction

18
PreschoolTeacher
Substitutes

NewInitiativesfor20152016

Initiative

Location

1NewFullDay/FullYear
Classroom
2NewFullDay/FullYear
Classrooms
ImplementationofNewTK
Curriculum

Whittier

Cost
NoneCSPPGrantFunded

Pomona

NoneCSPPGrantFunded

Allschoolsites

$65,000.00

TransitionalKindergarten(TK)
TransitionalKindergarten(TK)Goalsfor20152016
TransitionalKindergarten(TK)Departmentwillbe
supporting1TKteacherpersite.

SiteadministratorsarehighlyencouragedtogroupallTK
studentsinto1classroom.Thiswillsupportstaff
developmentandmaterial/supplydistributionatthesite
level.

ATKCurriculumwillbeavailableto1TKteacherareeach
site.

TKteacherswillparticipateinthreestaffdevelopmentdays
focusedonthefollowing:
1. OverviewandAlignmentofTKandcommonCore
2. PreschoolFoundations
3. NewCurriculum
4. Social/EmotionalCurriculum

PotentialopportunityforstandardizedTKmaterialsand
furnishingsfor1classroompersite.

CommitteewillreviewpotentialTKReportCardsandhave
optionofusingsometimein20152016.

Parentliteratureandinformationalitemswillbedeveloped
tosupportcommunicationwithfamilies.

TheinformationontheTKWebpagewillbeupdate.

TKCertificationModuleOptions

ProfessionalDevelopmentDays20152016

Dates
TBD

GroupIncluded
TransitionalKTeachers
ECECoordinator
ECEDirector

BigDayCurriculum
Training

TBD

TransitionalKTeachers
ECECoordinator
ECEDirector

PreschoolFoundations
Social/Emotional
Curriculum

TBD

TransitionalKTeachers
ECECoordinator
ECEDirector

AlignmentofTKand
CommonCoreUnits

TBD

TransitionalKTeachers
ECECoordinator
ECEDirector

Social/Emotional
Curriculum

Items/TopicsCovered

Cost
22subs
$2400.00

22subs
$2400.00

22subs
$2400.00

22subs
$2400.00

ProjectSuccess
AfterSchoolProgram
MissionStatement
Ourmissionistoprovideasafeenvironmentthatencouragesstudents
toachievetheirlearninggoals,helpsthemdevelophealthylifestyles
andenrichestheirunderstandingoftheworldandcommunity.
Program Sites

Site Name

Adams
College Park
Killybrooke
Paularino
Pomona
Rea
Victoria
Whittier
Wilson

Actual
Afterschool Attendance
for
2014-2015
79
130
54
60
153
71
42
109
148

Projected
Afterschool Attendance
for
2015-2016
75
100
50
75
125
75
50
100
125

Target Populations
Project SUCCESS is offered free to 1st - 6th grade elementary students who attend the 9
schools included in our ASES grant. Project SUCCESS offers homework support of
rigorous academics, as well as engaging recreational and enrichment programs
designed to provide support for at-risk youth. Students who are academically underperforming based on testing data are offered priority; however, all students who need
daily after-school care are encouraged to participate in the program. Teachers,
counselors, parents, and administrators are encouraged to recommend students to
Project SUCCESS throughout the year.

Program Plan
I. Program Goals and Requirements
The District assesses the needs of the community through various methods, which
include state and local assessment data (CST, API scores, AYP, District Benchmark
assessments, and the Consolidated Application for Free/Reduced-Lunch data).
Information is also gathered from several sources to provide on-going program
improvement, including:
Survey results from parents/guardians, students, principals, teachers, and
afterschool staff
Regular collaborative meetings with community partners, community liaisons,
and site principals
Program TOSA and administrator observations
Based on the data provided by sources mentioned above, the following are the goals
for the after-school program to address:
Provide a safe environment for students after-school that encourages them to
make healthy choices
Provide enrichment opportunities that widen students scope of experiences
Increase students proficiency in Language Arts and Math
Increase proficiency in English for English language learners
Provide homework support for students
Ensure continuing program effectiveness and improve quality through
periodic evaluations and regular discussions with stakeholders regarding
program design
Enrollment in PROJECT SUCCESS is on a first-come first-serve basis, with priority
given to students who are under-performing academically. Demand for after-school
program services is extremely high in a majority of our schools. Most sites maintain
waiting lists for the entire year. Some steps taken to inform parents and recruit
students are:
Informational presentations at PTA/ELAC meetings
Information tables during Back-to-School Nights, Open House
Registration drive every Spring
Automated call-outs are employed on a site-by-site basis to inform
parents of upcoming events and registration for PROJECT SUCCESS.
The Districts community facilitators are also instrumental in providing
parents with current information on the program, and in providing
assistance for parents who would like their students enrolled in Project
SUCCESS.
Daytime teachers are encouraged to refer students during parent
conferences, Student Study Teams, and academic meetings between
teachers and administrators when data is reviewed and
recommendations for support are made.

Brochures and applications are also readily available at the schools

and district office.

The most effective way to retain students is to provide quality after-school care that
meets their needs in a safe, nurturing environment. To this end, PROJECT
SUCCESS leaders work tirelessly to offer engaging activities, valuable enrichment,
and opportunities to involve students and parents in their schools and communities.
The TOSA and administrators outreach to community and statewide partners to
provide students with recreation, drama, music, fine arts, and science classes, as
well as offering professional development for the after-school instructional aides on
creating ideal learning environments.
Another means of retaining students is in clearly communicating program
expectations on a regular basis to both parents and students. A Parent/Student
Contract and Agreements is given to parents at the beginning of recruitment for the
upcoming year. This includes an explanation of the attendance guidelines, early
release and late arrival policies in the form of a contract that parents and students
are required to initial, sign and return. An emergency card is completed at the
beginning of the program period which denotes all authorized persons who are able
to pick up their children.
A Homework FAQ is also distributed at the beginning of the program that clarifies
the homework policy.
The contract and emergency card must be completed in full, signed, and returned as
the student begins the program. All written correspondence is translated, and
bilingual staffers are present at school and district informational meetings regarding
the after-school program (i.e. registration drives, PTA meetings, information booths,
etc.).
9 of the 9 schools participating in Project SUCCESS are designated Program
Improvement as of 2013. All of the schools have significant populations of socioeconomically disadvantaged students and English Language Learners. After-school
students are also designated in Aeries, the district-wide student database system,
where further information can be obtained regarding students attendance and
truancy rates. Varied sources of information can provide a detailed picture of a
subgroups progress towards academic proficiency and lead to possible strategies
designed to boost their academic performance.
II. Program Content/Quality
There are four basic components to the Project SUCCESS program:
Academic support
Arts & Enrichment
Recreation
Nutrition

Academic Support:
PROJECT SUCCESS leaders work closely with school administrators and
daytime teachers to support the schools curriculum, instruction, and learning
goals with those of the after-school program.
Each site uses a variety of Language Arts enrichment resources, including Lexia,
Accelerated Reader and intervention materials provided by KidzLit. These
materials align with the language arts program during the regular day, and
reinforce the lessons being taught by the daytime teachers.
Daily use of SWUN Math Beyond the Basic Facts supports and reinforces the
daytime instruction of mathematics within the SWUN Math program which is a
district adoption. Online lesson support is available as well as grade level
manuals that IAs can access.
Computer labs at each site are accessed by students daily for skill building in
Typing Club, a district wide initiative that builds keyboarding skills, a necessity in
Common Core Assessments.
At most sites, daytime teachers provide homework packets for after-school staff
to utilize when helping students with their homework.
The Lead Instructional Aides consult district T. A.s and guides to support
curriculum and training for staff.
The Director and TOSA also meet regularly and work closely with the principals
at each site to maintain communications and ensure seamless transitions
between regular day and after-school activities.
In addition to everyday verbal communication, there is email used by after-school
staff, office administrators, and daytime teachers to communicate with each
other. The after school staff and the daytime staff frequently exchange emails
regarding concerns/progress of the students.
Arts & Enrichment:
PROJECT SUCCESS collaboration with school, and community organizations
have led to an wealth of quality opportunities and creation of an enriching and
engaging afterschool environment.
Academic Chess offers chess workshops for students grades 1-3.
South Coast Repertorys Neighborhood Conservatory instructors teach drama
classes to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at several school sites.

juSTEAMagine sessions provide a grade-level appropriate exploration into topics

and projects based in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)
OC Fine Arts work with students in directed art instruction focusing this year on
creating cartoon-like figures from basic shapes incorporating instruction in
perspective, shading and coloring.
ExplorOcean brings engaging hands-on opportunities to increase students
knowledge in ocean literacy and innovation. Hands on labs provide experiences
and resources to design, build, create and test their own creations.
SCRATCH code writing instruction is provided for students using the PROJECT
SUCCESS 20 chrome books. Students write their own code and create their
own presentations.
Master Mindz lets students experience adventure-based, multi-sensory
challenges and activities that teach communication, problem solving as
individuals and as part of a group, goal setting, planning and execution while
reinforcing metacognitive skills through group debriefing at the end of each
session.
Girls, Inc. meets with girls in grades 1-3 at four sites twice a week for the entire
year offering a rich and varied curriculum that includes literacy lessons and
activities centered on self-esteem & leadership, mentoring, self-defense,
economic literacy, and media literacy. They also provide one-on-one tutoring with
for some students in addition to their time in the group.
National League of Young Men prepare and distribute 300 fully stocked pencil
boxes to students at a variety of sites. They are delivered with a special visit that
includes a snack and activities they do with students.
UCI Education 180 students have volunteered over 480 hours of volunteer
assistance with classes, working as an extra set of hands supporting our
students in the afterschool classroom.
At some site, school based music programs have also bolstered students
appreciation for the arts; there are after-school Band programs taught by
certificated teachers currently running in several Project SUCCESS schools.

Certificated teachers have trained instructional aides to utilize the technology

labs with specific instruction in specific programs like Lexia and Typing Club so
students can access much of the same computer activities and websites
available in their daytime classes.

A partnership between Project SUCCESS, the OC STEM Initiative was initiated

in 2013-2014 with the goal of bringing training and STEM based learning projects
to each site for the 2014-2015 school year. The curriculum also emphasizes
hands-on, real-world, problem based learning in the areas of Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Students are also encouraged to participate in science clubs after school when
they enter junior high and high school, with the goal of choosing majors in
science-related fields once they enter higher education.
In the past we have also accessed The Environmental Nature Center docents
that visit the sites and bring hands on lessons to the students. Visits to the ENC
provide students with an outdoor classroom to further their inquiry. Rogers
Gardens had provided supplies for on-site projects.
Recreation
Students receive a session each day of physical education activities and skills for
which IAs have been trained in by district P.E. coaches. Training included a
variety of recreational choices and the use of related resources. In the past
PROJECT SUCCESS has partnered with After-School Hoops, The Orange
County Marathon Foundation and worked together for the Foundations Kids Run
the O.C. program. PROJECT SUCCESS has partnered with several agencies to
provide recreational activities.
Nutrition
Project SUCCESS has worked closely with Nutrition Services to plan an
appetizing and well received daily snack menu for students. Different groups of
students were able to taste test and vote on their favorites that fell within the
state nutritional guidelines. The operations manager for the district Nutrition
Services has also provide Master Chef classes at each site and brought an extra
fun cooking lesson with a nutritional snack for students providing them with all
the supplies needed.

AfterschoolProfessionalDevelopmentDays20152016

Dates
Wednesday,
September2,
2015

Thursday,
September3,
2015

GroupIncluded
4LeadInstructional
Assistants
37InstructionalAssistants
1OfficeAssistant
TOSA
Director

4LeadInstructional
Assistants
37InstructionalAssistants
1OfficeAssistant
TOSA
Director

Wednesday,
4LeadInstructional
November18,
Assistants
2015
37InstructionalAssistants
1OfficeAssistant
TOSA
Director

Wednesday,
4LeadInstructional
March9,
Assistants
2016
37InstructionalAssistants
1OfficeAssistant
TOSA
Director

Items/TopicsCovered

Cost
41X3.5hours
@IAhourlywage

Safe&Supportive
Environment:

*Procedures&Policies
SkillBuilding:
*TraininginFirstDay,First

Week,FirstMonth
Lessons
OnSiteTrainingwithLeads
Safe&Supportive
Environment:

41X3.5hours
@IAhourlywage

*FirstAidProcedures&
Protocols
SkillBuilding:

*OLWEUSBullying
PreventionTraining
OnSitePreparationof
Rooms

SkillBuilding:

*OLWEUSBullying
PreventionTraining
YouthVoice&Leadership:

*CreatingOpportunitiesin
yourclassroom
TeamBuilding

41X3.5hours
@IAhourlywage

CollaborativePartnerships:

*HandsOnexperiencewith
externalstakeholders
TeamBuilding

41X3.5hours
@IAhourlywage

ARTS&ENRICHMENTOPPORTUNITIES
PROPOSEDFOR20152016PROJECTSUCCESS

juSTEAMagine
9495661565
curtisabdouch@gmail.com
CurtAbdouch
2809LaSalleAve.CostaMesa,CA92626
Handsonlearningsessionsfocusedoncurriculartiesbygradelevel.Someofthe
offeringsarefor1hourstandaloneworkshops;otherswouldbea4partseries
offourrelatedlessons.EverclassandeverystudentinProjectSuccesswillhave
theopportunitytoparticipateinatleastoneofthefollowingoptionsthatare
beingscheduledbasedongradelevelrelevancy:

DesignBuildFly
MakeaMuseum
HumanAnatomy
ForensicScience
ScienceBehindtheMovies
Art&Photography
Mummies
MarineScienceWhales&Mammals
NauticalArts
LifeintheLastIceAge

Activitiesincludedinsomewillbetheunwrappingofalifesizemummy,
dissectionofasheepsheart,creatingaphotographyalbumanddisplayshow,
mappingskillsanduseofcoordinates,crimescenewithfingerprints,DNA
samples,andhandwritinganalysis,fossilslabsandexcavations.

MasterChefClasses
GeoffIannellofromNutritionServicewillbeourMasterChefcomingtoavisita
varietyofoursites,providinginstructionandsuppliesfortwoclassesofstudents
toprepareoneofthefollowing.AdditionalIAsfromothersiteswillalsobe
trainedandlaterbeabletoordersuppliesandprovidetheinstructionforall
classesatallsitesunabletoparticipateduringChefGeoffspresentation.All
studentswillhaveanopportunitytobeaMasterChefonedaythisyear.
GiantSaladstudentsprepareavarietyofvegetablesandcreateagiant
salad
YogurtFruitGranolaParfaitsstudentcreatetheirownparfaits
FoodArtPaint(andeat)YourPortraitstudentcreateanedibleself
portraitusingfruitsandveggies
MonkeySandwichesstudentspreparetheirownsandwichusingwhole
grainbread,creamcheeseandslicedbananas
FruitPizza&RollUpsstudentpreparetheirownfruitpizza

OCFineArts
9492906148ShakibaandChrisSkardino
8sessionsthatwillincludedirectedinstructionincreatingcartoonlikeanimal
figuresfrombasicshapesandincorporateinstructioninperspectives,shadingand
coloring.Eachsessionwillbeadifferentprojectbasedinadifferentthemesuch
asanimalsoftheRainForest,mountains,savannah,etc.Studentswillbeableto
progressattheirownspeedwithinstructiontomatchtheirabilitylevel.These
sessionswillbeofferedto8classesof4thgradestudentsat8sites.

ExploreOcean
Dr.WendyMarshall
600EastBayAvenue
NewportBeach,CA92661
9496758915
AllstudentsinProjectSuccessGrades36willbeabletoparticipateinafour
weeksessionof1hourclassesfromthefollowingmenulistedbelow.
ChemicalEngineeringPlantstoPlastic
Thisisengineeringinaction!Studentslearntomakeplasticsoutofplant
basedmaterials,participatinginengineeringchallengesalongtheway!
Robotics
Everythingfromnontraditionalcircuitstocomputerprogrammingself
designedrobots!
OceanLiteracyandSeaLifeEducation
Guidedresearchofcurrentoceanchallengesandprojectstoimproveour
understandingandcareoftheocean.Learntheparts&functionsofsea
creaturesduringhandsondissection!
InnovationShowcase
Studentswillhavealltheresourcestodesign,build,createandtesttheir
owninnovationsunderguidanceandalongwithhavingtheopportunityto
showcasetheircreationstootherstudentsatthesiteandtheirparents!
ForourstudentsinGrades1&2:
Allstudentswillhaveanopportunitytoparticipateinaninteractive1
hoursessionwithagradelevelengineeringprojectrelatedtoOcean
Literacythatwillbegradelevelappropriate.

ScratchComputerProgramWriting
BasedonthedistrictsupportofreplacinggrantfundedNetbookswith23Chrome
books,wewillofferonefourweekclubsessionat6ofoursitesonarotating
basisallowing4,5and6thgradersanopportunitytosignuptolearntoprogram
usingScratch.DistrictETTOSAsupportwithinstructionanduseofChrome
books.

AcademicChess
Instructorsbringchessbooks,prizes,andyearsofexperiencetoeachofour
campuseseachweekforthis1hourchessclub.Kidslearnchessstrategies,chess
openings,solvechessdiagramsandpuzzles.Aonehourchessclasswouldconsists
of30minutesofchesslessonand30minutesofplayingtime.Eachstudentis
giventheirownpersonalchessboardset.

SouthCoastRepertoryNeighborhoodConservatory
TheNeighborhoodConservatorybringsprofessionalactorstosixofoursitesto
provide10weeksoffreeintroductorytheaterclassestogroupsof6thgrade
studentsthatmightnototherwisehaveaccesstothearts.TheSCRactorsare
dedicatedtohelpingchildrendiscovertheiruniquepowersofimaginationand
creativity.Eachcourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsbuildselfconfidenceand
nurturecommunicationskillsandtheabilitytoworkcollaboratively.Classes
incorporatemovementandvocalexercised,pantomime,theatergames,
improvisationandbeginningstorytellingandcharacterexploration.

MasterMindz

formerlyknownasBrainBuilders
CoastalEducationalServices
(814)6625772
Dr.KimPalmiotto

Eightclassesof3rd/4thgradersatoursites,viaexperiential,adventurebased
learningactivities,learnhowtocommunicateeffectively,problemsolveas
individualsandaspartofagroup,setgoals,plan,initiateandexecuteaswellas
reinforcemetacognitiveskillsthroughgroupdebriefingattheendofeachsession.
Studentsparticipateinengaging,FUN,multisensoryactivitiesandchallenges
designedwiththewholebraininmind.Keyskillsaddressedandtobedeveloped
with21stCenturyBrainBasedLearning:Criticalthinking,problemsolving,self
regulation,selfawareness,accountability,respect,socialconflictresolution,
decisionmaking,communication,teambuilding,andleadership.

UCIEducation180Students
WehavebuiltapartnershipwithUCIsEducationDepartmentthatallows
qualifiedcollegestudentsanopportunitytoearnfieldworkhoursforanAfter
SchoolCertificatebyvolunteeringtohelpwithandprovidehomeworkassistance
inanInstructionalAssistanceclass.Wehavecurrently24studentsthathave
volunteeredover480hoursofassistingwithourstudents.

NationalLeagueofYoungMen
25highschoolyoungmencreatedfullyloadedpencilboxesfor300ofour
studentsatRea,AdamsandCollegeParkwhichtheythencameanddeliveredfor
themtokeepduringanafternoonattheendoftheyear.Theseyoungmen
sharedtheireducationaljourneysandfutureplanswithourstudentsbefore
sharingacookieandjuicesnackwiththekidsandthenengaginginanactivityin
eachoftheirclasses.

Girls,Inc
Trainedtutorsprovidestwohoursofextraliteracysupportandenrichmentfor
our1st3rdgradegirlsatRea,Pomona,WhittierandWilsonschooleachweek.
Studentsmeetinsmallgroupsformoreindividualizedandintensehelpwith
readingandrelatedcomprehensionactivities.Parenteveningsarealsoprovided
toencourageparentsandsiblingsintheirgrowinglanguageexperiences.