Creating Community Connection by Reading with Our Elders
Many elders are suffering from increased depression and dementia due to isolation during COVID-19.
News
The August 2020 Community Buzz Newsletter is out now!
In this month’s newsletter: Return to School — Onsite or On-Line? This is the Question “What are we?” “Corona-Free!”; “How do we stay?” “Mask up all day!” STEAM — building skills while having FUN A blessed conversation with the elders Novartis CEO gives a lesson on vaccines Celebrating Our Readers! Read The August 2020 Newsletter
Long Term Impact on Our Children
There is a clear national perspective suggesting that the families in communities like South St. Pete will be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 given the economic demographics. The children/students of the community will likely struggle to overcome long term impacts. These articles provide additional perspective. Learn about how SPPF is dealing with COVID-19 Learn More
Community Response Today
Our community is made of heroic parents and resourceful students. Most are employed but with limited assets and income. We strive to empower families by helping them sort through the barrage of messaging to find relevant services to stay afloat in this time of uncertainty. What SPPF Has Done April 6th – began working with …
The May 2020 Community Buzz Newsletter is out now!
In this month’s newsletter: Gearing-Up for Summer Student Success – Fenton Floyd Teacher Spotlight – Ms. Keisha Snead Welcome JerJuan Green Our Everyday Heroes “Thank You” Notes Download the May 2020 Newsletter
“What does Research Say about After School?” After School Alliance November, 2017
Research shows that out-of-school time programs like M.A.S.T.R. Kids have a positive effect on reading and math achievement! Department of Education funded Research examining the effect of participation in afterschool programs found that “after school programs had positive and significant effects among students at risk of failure in reading or math.” What Does The Research Say …
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6 Ways Summer Day Camps Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Just because summer is a break from school, it doesn’t have to be a break from learning. By signing your child up for a summer day camp, you can give them a chance to immerse themselves in an activity that interests them, while keeping their brain engaged. This blog post on the site of the Whitby School offers great insight as to the importance of academic enrichment during the summer out-of-school time period.
