SVPP’s Parental Engagement Program (PEP) has a new success to celebrate. Through the initiative of their School Advisory Board, Clark Elementary School students and parents enjoyed an OMSI Science Night on February 19, 2008.
Regarding the success of Science Night, SVPP Partner volunteer Sharon Barthmaier stated:
"It was a great success. The OMSI event involved 352 children and parents. For many of the families at Clark this was their first introduction to OMSI that provided an experience to the children and families of this area that they don't necessarily have. It also brought the parents into the school in a very comfortable format.”This event is part of SVPP’s continuing involvement in both Clark and Kelly Elementary Schools, where the projected value of SVPP volunteer, cash, and in-kind donations as well as projected operational impact totals over $340,000, to date. The Advisory Boards at each school were formed by SVPP to gather support from the business and local community around each school to provide resources and skills not available at these schools.
Christine Aanderud, Principal at Clark Elementary, said about the impact of SVPP Partners, “Our students and parents are so fortunate to have such a committed team. Providing these opportunities to experience what is taken for granted by more affluent communities is commendable. It is a matter of social justice.”
Future SVPP initiatives at Clark include the upcoming Math Event, scheduled for mid April and efforts to promote the successful transition of Clark to Binnsmead Elementary, a K-8 school. SVPP is also involved in the development of sustainable classroom programs, including in-class libraries and a technology program.
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