At P.S. 207 OST we realize that " it takes a village to raise a child".
As part of that village (community) that has daily contact with
children, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on each
child.
Our program provides each participant with a healthy, nutritious
meal every day upon arrival. We also have one complete
hour of homework assistance during which time the children are divided
into groups by grade. Each day after eating and doing homework, our
children take part in an enrichment activity. We offer many activities such as arts & crafts,
organized sports, character ed, geography, science, junior achievment, TADA!, music & movement,
math-a-thon, kids lit and chess.
Arts& Crafts: The children create, design, color, and draw.
Organized Sports: The children play basketball, baseball, and various
games such as steal the bacon, and relay race.
Character Ed: Grade 4&5 students learn through games and role play
about peer pressure, etiquette, good character, kindness, and respect.
Geography: Children go on an education adventure around the country and
the globe. They learn fun facts and information about the United
States, other countries, and continents.
Science: The students learn about the environment, animals, and nature.
Junior Achievement: An elementary school programs are the foundation of its K-5 curricula. Six sequential themes, ach with five hands-on activities, as well as an after-school and capstone experience, work to change students’ lives by helping them understand business and economics.
TADA!: Music & Theather program that teaches coreography and active skills. The end result is that the children wilil perform in a Broadway style production.
Music & Movement: Children are introduced to rhythm and melody. Grades
2&3 are also introduced to musical techniques through the use of
recorders ( flute-like instruments) and learn simple tunes.
Math-a-thon: Grades 4 & 5 have an opportunity to have their
mathematical skills enhanced in conjunction with what they are learning
during the school day.
Kids Lit: Grades k-1/ 2&3 build essential reading skills. The children
read stories and then answer questions, create art projects, or create
their own alternate ending.
Chess: Grades 4& 5 learn basic skills for playing the game of chess and
will have an opportunity to play in a chess tournament.