Do you have big plans for the summer? The students of Clay County Schools do! Thanks to funding provided through supplemental grants secured this spring, in addition to the original 21st CCLC grants, students will have the following opportunities:
Energy Express:
The West Virginia University Extension Office included Clay County Schools in a grant offered through the Appalachian Regional Commission, helping make Energy Express possible this summer. Energy Express is an award-winning summer reading and nutrition program that will be offered four days per week for five weeks (June 25th – July 26th) for all elementary students in the county entering Grades 1 – 5 next school year. The program employs graduating high school seniors planning to attend college in the fall, as well as currently enrolled college students; these mentors are trained to work with small groups of students, providing creative literacy instruction through art, drama, reading, and writing. Activity buses will transport students to and from Clay Elementary, where the program where will be held. Thanks to our partners at the local Extension Office, the Clay County Public Library, and Clay County Parks and Recreation, students will also have the opportunity in the afternoons to enjoy STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities, visits to the library and additional reading activities, and swimming lessons and reading support while at the local pool. Every student will receive a free book to take home each week to add to their reading library.
21st CCLC funds are helping employ two reading interventionists who will spend one-on-one time with students needing additional support in the development of their reading skills during the Energy Express program.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., June 25 – July 26, Monday through Thursday. Applications available at Clay Elementary. Contact Michelle Samples at 304-587-4694.
KinderBoost:
Save the Children, a partner of Clay County Schools through the 21st CCLC grant, will be providing funding for a program specifically for those students entering Kindergarten in the fall. Students from around the county will ride activity buses to and from Clay Elementary four days per week for three weeks (July 2nd – July 19th) to participate in the KinderBoost program. KinderBoost allows students to spend time in a Kindergarten classroom, engage in early learning activities, and experience what a day in Kindergarten is like. The program includes the following: Skill-based learning centers focusing on math, literacy, and fine motor skills; an in-school field trip; a family literacy event; resources for families to help their children prepare for success in school, including children’s books, school supplies and a backpack; and a graduation celebration.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Applications available at Clay Elementary. Contact Michelle Samples at 304-587-4694.
Camp Mustang:
A two-day orientation camp will be held at Clay Middle School on July 23-25 to prepare in-coming sixth grade students for the transition from elementary to secondary education. During the camp students will meet teachers, participate in hands-on learning activities, become familiar with the layout of the building, and learn about expectations for students. They will also learn how to master the dreaded locker!
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.., July 23-25. Applications available at Clay Middle. 304-587-2343.
Credit Recovery:
During the same time frame as Energy Express, secondary level students will have the opportunity to recover credits needed for promotion to the next grade level or for graduation. The credit recovery program will be located at Clay Middle for both middle school and high school students. Students will utilize the online Odyssey program to complete assignments and recover credits. Two facilitators will create an assignment schedule for students and monitor student progress. Middle school students will attend two days per week, and high school students will attend the other two days.
Hours: June 25 – July 26, 7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students should report to Clay Middle School on June 25 to enroll.
Breakfast and lunch provided for all programs. Activity buses provided for transportation (see bus schedule).
Funding for this 21st Century Community Learning Center is provided wholly or in part by a grant from the United States Department of Education under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title IV Part B, with grant administration carried out by the West Virginia Department of Education.
