All School Science FairCheck out our first All School Science Fair and Family Night. All families are invited including Stepping Stone families from Arcadia and DPMS on February 7 from 5-7 pm.

All Stepping Stone students and families are invited to our first family night on Tuesday, November 1 from 5-7 pm. Dinner will be served to everyone FREE of charge. Families will then be encouraged to have family pictures taken (free) and enjoy the activities that are planned. Families may play computer games, board games, Chess, the Wii, science projects, arts and crafts, or participate in Open Gym. Everyone is welcome to join us on the day after Halloween, November 1 from 5-7 pm. Middle School Stepping Stone students and families are also invited!

am Arcadia’s Stepping Stone After School Coordinator for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant in Deer Park. This is our fourth year of a five year federal grant. The grant provides an after school opportunity for Arcadia Elementary students to participate in academic and enrichment activities. There are two components to my program. On Mondays and Thursdays, “Stepping Stone” is open to ANY 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade Arcadia student from 3:05-5:30 pm. The students have several choices of clubs and activities to attend, such as board games, outdoor sports, cooking, arts and crafts, computer lab, science projects, community service, Karaoke, Legos, Knex, etc. There is also a Homework Center offered on Mondays and Thursdays if the student chooses. Snacks are provided FREE for all attendees. Transportation is also provided but limited to certain stops. See the attached bus route maps.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are focused on math activities. Students may attend if they are referred by their teacher or parent. We have the students grouped according to grade level, and each student is part of a TEAM. Teams are supervised by para-educators and Whitworth University students majoring in education. There will be pre-teaching math concepts, math games, computer program: MATH WHIZZ, homework time, and team building activities. Enrollment is limited and priority given to those students needing additional math assistance.

Each month, I go into all the classrooms to give students a Stepping Stone Calendar and information concerning family activities. My office is in the Arcadia Library or you can reach me on my cell phone at (509) 710-4229. The attached enrollment form is the only requirement to join the Stepping Stone Program, but enrollment is limited. A ”waiting list” will be implemented if needed. I can always use volunteers who would like to help with an activity or hobby. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or would like to help. My NEW email is “lyla.rapelje@dpsdmail.org”. Also, you may go to the district’s website where all Stepping Stone forms, calendars, and events are displayed under Arcadia’s tab.

TRANSPORTATION: Parents may pick up their student or a district school bus will take students to designated drop-off locations. This bus service is also funded by the 21st Century federal grant. There is a “Town” Bus and a “Country” Bus. See the attached bus information and call Sonja, Transportation Supervisor, at 464-5530 to confirm if your child will be riding and to confirm that you know where your child’s stop will be.

CALENDAR: Monthly calendars are given to each Stepping Stone student. Note that there will be no program on Fridays. This time is needed for staff planning and trainings.

OUR MAIN GOALS:
1. Work in a positive way to help students engage in school, have a voice about activities after school, promote self-improvement, and improve academic achievement.
2. Create an Advisory Board with students, adults, and staff within Arcadia and Deer Park Middle School to make decisions and help guide the program.
3. Develop positive relationships between parents-teachers-students-and community members in the Stepping Stone After School Program that promote student achievement.
4. Establish Family Nights, resources and other activities that will increase parent-student involvement in school to make them feel connected to the school and the community.

Thank you so much and don’t hesitate to call or email me with any questions!
Lyla Rapelje, Arcadia Stepping Stone Coordinator, “lyla.rapelje@dpsdmail.org” or 509 710-4229.

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