OLR is a 21st Century Community Learning Center site, the after school
enrichment program is funded by CDE 21st Century grant funds and the program is
sponsored by the UCB Graduate School of Education.
January 2012Happy New Year to all of our students, family and collaborative partners. On behalf of the faculty and staff of Our Lady of the Rosary School and the before and after school program, I wish all the best in 2012. January is a busy month as we celebrate Catholic Schools' Week January 29th - February 3rd. Families are invited to attend open house on January 29th following the 8:15 Mass. The school as well as the after school program will be open until 1:00 pm. Applications and financial aid information will be available. Grandparents and/or special persons are invited to join us for tea on Friday, February 3rd following the 8:15 Mass. Students from OLR and Moreau Catholic High School will be entertaining our guests. Parents and siblings are also invited to a magic show at 1:00 pm filled with positive messages that enhance and reinforce education, reading , and self-esteem. We are excited to introduce a new computer program to our after school students. Smarty Ants is a language arts program that will be available to students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The developer of the company will be providing us the program at no charge. Parents can download a free trial version at SmartyAnts.com Please remind your child/children of the rules of the CLC. Students may not leave a classroom without permission; backpacks must be stored neatly on top of and under the benches in the hallway; a parent must sign out students; and students must clean up after themselves. All students are expected to come to the program prepared with pencils, pens, paper, etc. to work quietly on homework assignments. Respect for each other and respect for every staff member is expected at all times. Reminders * Donations are always welcome. Snacks with NO Trans Fat (Pretzels, String Cheese, or Fruit Cups) are required by the state. Boxed juices (50% or more Juice) and Water are also appreciated. * After School Program can be contacted at 510-471-3765 ext. 302 * Calendar Reminders: January 29 9:15 am - 1:00 pm Open House February 3 9:15 am - Grandparents' Tea February 3 Minimum Day CLC Open Magic Dan Show @ 1:00 pm | Class ScheduleOur Lady of the Rosary School After School Enrichment Classes MONDAYS Science/Bill Nye's Lab Tahitian Dance Creative Play Elements of Art Drama TUESDAYS Student Council Mathletics Arts and Crafts School Newspaper Group 3rd Grade Tutoring WEDNESDAYS Faculty Meetings Boy Scouts Hip Hop Dance THURSDAYS Baking Basics Lego Construction Music and Singing FRIDAYS Garage Band Photos courtesy of Mrs. J. Chacon |