Grant Community School Collaborative News

We are wishing returning students, families, teachers and staff a warm welcome back to school. We are also very happy to see so many new faces this year. Together we can make the Grant Language and Arts Magnet School an even more creative place for students, parents and neighbors to learn and grow together.

Upcoming Community Events and Classes
As a note to our neighbors, we’d like to let you know we have after school programming that is open to all who live in the East Hillside community- we have activities for adults, youth and for families. We welcome parents, grandparents, and neighbors to volunteer in any of our youth and family programs as well. Please do not hesitate to call us at 733-2016 if you would like to become involved in the Grant Community School Collaborative programs.

Youth Programs:
“Terrific Tuesdays” and “Thurzday Thrillz” after school enrichment classes are for elementary aged youth in the East Hillside neighborhood (youth do not have to be currently attending Grant Language and Arts Magnet School). We have a variety of classes which meet 3:30-5:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, October, 10th 2006. Children can choose from a slate of classes in the arts, games, dance, outdoor adventures, science, cultural activities and more. If you are interested please contact our office, ask for Kathy Bogen or Jess Blake for more information. Our number is 733-2016.

Grant Extended Day Program
(Before and After School Care)

The YWCA before and after school program in Rm 201 still has some openings. This program is free to families who qualify for free/reduced lunch. For all other family’s the fee is $60/month for am care and $100/month for PM care, $160 for both. We accept Child Care Assistance and can scholarship your co-pay. We welcome all children who are enrolled at Grant. You may sign in as early as 7 a.m. and stay as late as 6 PM. Pick up registration materials and look at our monthly calendar of activities in Room 201. We serve a healthy tasty snack every day and expect the students to bring in their homework. We will keep your child supervised, safe and having fun! If you have questions please call Susan at the YWCA 722-7425.

Family Programs:
We are in the process of planning lots of community events to showcase the many talents of our youth, to celebrate the wonderful diversity of our community and to meet the needs of our community.

Family Event Schedule for Fall Semester 2006-2007 at Grant Language & Arts Magnet School:

Thursday, October 5th, 5:30-7:45 Family Health & Fitness Fair - Healthy eating and
outdoor recreational games (indoors in case of rain)
October 12th, 6:00-8:00 Hispanic Cultural Family Night- Hispanic dinner and
Paraguayan Music and Puppets
Thursday, October 19th, 5:30-7:00 Baroque Music Festival- Dinner, childrens’ activities and a musical performance featuring the Chatham Baroque
Thursday, November 30th 5:30-8:00 Grant School “Steps to the Future” Powwow –
Feast, Dancing, Career Fair
Thursday, December 14th 5:30-7:30 “Enda Semestah Fiesta” Cultural foods, student
exhibits and performances, Latin dancing.

While donations are always appreciated, there is no charge for these events.

For more information, call the Grant Community School Collaborative at 733-2016

Girl Power! Program at the YWCA of Duluth

Girls ages 9 – 15 are welcome to attend our “just for girls” Girl Power! Program. This free program allows girls to participate in non-traditional recreation, self-esteem building activities, community service and explore new careers/vocations. We do things girls love to do! We will pick you up after school Monday, Wednesday and Friday and can in most cases drive you home at 6:00 PM. You choose which days of the week work best for your schedule, all three or maybe just one. Bring your homework and dress for the weather. We usually swim once a week so have a suit and towel handy! Registration materials are available in the main office. Call Susan at the YWCA 722-7425 so we know when you will be with us!