SNBC's afterschool program at Francis Scott Key Elementary is the largest afterschool program SNBC operates, serving over 280 students each school day. FS Key's program is unique to the other afterschool programs SNBC offers because it serves all elementary grades, K-5. FS Key's popular elective program includes school-year-long classes in Judo, Soccer, Ping-Pong, Girls Sports, Boys Sports, Cooking, Ribbon Dance, and Origami. Each class meets weekly so that students have the opportunity to learn new skills, practice them, and master the activity over the course of the school year.
The pen pal project is not only a great literacy activity for afterschool students, but also allows them to make new friends and learn about a different culture. Way to go, Electric Eels!
In other class happenings, the 3rd Grade "Godzilla Group" has been hard at work on various art projects. Each Friday afternoon from 4:30-5:30 PM, the third graders have an Art Party, where they create art using free and recycled art materials. Students turn used snack packaging and scraps from local art stores into creative works of art. At the end of each Art Party, students have the opportunity to present their art to their classmates.
The “Godzilla Group” students also had the chance to share their art with parents, siblings, and other relatives at the Art Show they hosted earlier this year. Showing off the artwork they created in their afterschool learning program elective class, students explained their pieces and the creative process to attendees. Student art on display included sculptures, paintings, and drawings. Refreshments and snacks were served, and the event was very well-attended!
To get a sense of what a day in the FS Key afterschool program looks like, let's take a peek into what the 2nd Grade "Electric Eels" class has been up to!
The “Electric Eels” class have 3rd grade pen pals in Taiwan! Students are currently drafting their first letters to introduce themselves to their new international friends in Changhua City, Taiwan. With help from instructors Ms. Lindsay and Ms. Bienn, students drafted a list of things to tell their new pen pals and things they’d like to learn about them. Students asked questions such as, "What kind of food do you eat?" and "What kind of toys and games do you like to play with?" Students' first letters were recently sent out and they're anxiously await a response!
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