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After-School Program
In cooperation with the Fonda-Fultonville Central
School District, the Mental Health Association administers the
program at the
Fonda-Fultonville Elementary and Middle Schools!
In an effort to provide the best program and to ensure the
safety of our students, parents must complete an enrollment
packet. The packet is available from the Middle and Elementary
School offices or may be downloaded individually below (note
that all forms are PFD)
ELIGIBILITY
Enrollment is open to any Elementary and Middle School student
living within the school district, with preference given to
students with parents working during these hours, or students
recommended to attend by school personnel.
All submitted paperwork must be complete before a student is
registered. Parents are notified by the AASP of the student’s
start date. Enrollment packets are available in the Elementary
and Middle Schools Offices.
HOURS
The program operates from 2:30 to 5:30 pm every
day that school is in session a full day. Late
fees are charged if a student is not picked up on time.
AASP
is NOT a “drop-in” program.
Students are strongly encouraged to attend five days per week.
LICENSE ~ FUNDING
The program is
licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
and complies with the NYS School-Age Child Care Regulations.
Administered
by the Mental Health Association In Fulton and Montgomery
Counties, the Advantage After School Program
is
funded by means of a grant that extends through September 2014.
There is no fee to attend.
Student SIGN-IN / Parent PICK-UP
Following dismissal, students report to Program to sign-in.
Transportation home is not provided. Students must be
signed-out by a parent or person listed on the enrollment form.
“WRAP AROUND”
Students who participate in other after school activities such
as sports and band may still participate in the Advantage ASP
using “Wrap Around.” At dismissal, students sign in to
program, may have snack and leave to attend their other
activities at the set time. Then, students may return to the
program and work on homework or participate in activities
until they are signed-out to go home. This enables students to
be supervised between after school activities.
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to bring to program all homework materials
including agendas, textbooks and worksheets. Additionally, they
are expected to actively participate in the process of
completing assignments, request assistance as needed, work
quietly and be considerate of others.
Parents are strongly encouraged to check their child’s homework
and agendas nightly for notes or comments from school and
program staff.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Parents are encouraged to participate in the program as well as
provide input and ideas. Families attend our Family Days which
focus on parent-child interactions and a light supper is served.
There
are plenty of ways that parents can become involved:
-
Help plan and
attend our special events, including our Family Days
-
Provide
enrichment activities (in past years, parents have
baked, played sports and offered music activities)
-
Offer
assistance to staff during program time
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Help
students with homework
-
Teach a
skill such as woodworking, knitting or cooking a specialty
food
SCHEDULE
Students are provided a snack and time to complete homework with
staff
assistance before participating in other activities. All
activities take place within the school building or on school
grounds.
The
AASP offers a wide variety of activities to help in the
development of young children and adolescents. Group activities
and presentations aim to improve students’ social, emotional and
academic skills. Topics address body image, nutrition, safety,
interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, use of tobacco, drugs
and alcohol, as well as exploring careers and preventing
violence.
A typical schedule is as follows:
2:30 pm Students Sign In, eat
Snack
2:50 pm Homework begins
3:30 /4 pm
Presentations / Activities / Clubs
5:00 pm Board games, quiet activities
5:30 pm Program closes.
Late fees apply
CONTACT:
Mrs. Joan Draus, Program Coordinator
(518) 365-0041
jdraus@ffcsd.org
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